Cross lighting The cross on the Grantham United Methodist Church will be lit for Christmas:
Johanna Webber has made the Dean's List at Keene State College for the Fall 2008 semester. Johanna, who is a sophomore, is the daughter of Sarah and Kenny Barton.
Vacation art camp MyARTery will hold an art camp on Dec. 22 and 23. There are two sessions each day, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:20-3:30 p.m., and cost is $35 per session. E-mail Kristin at helgi@myartery.com for more info.
Holiday library programs and closings The craft planned for after Breakfast with Santa this past Saturday was cancelled due to the power outage. It is rescheduled for 3-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22. Don't forget the special edition Pajama-Time Storytime at 7 p.m. Dec. 29, featuring tales of snow. Wear your PJs so you'll be all ready for bed when you get home. The library staff thanks all the Friends who brought yummy cookies, bread, clementines and juice to the holiday open house. The library will close at noon Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, and will be closed all day Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. It will be open regular hours on Dec. 26-27, and Jan. 2-3.
Christmas Eve service There will be a Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. at Grantham United Methodist Church, featuring a pageant by the church's youth. Everyone is welcome.
A Snowman New Year's Eve! The theme of the New Year's Eve Family Dance Party has changed into a Snowman! No matter what the theme, this is always great fun for everyone. Come to the Grantham Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 31, and for only $5 per person (a maximum of $20 per family) you'll get a noisemaker, party hat or lei, make-your-own ice cream sundae bar, popcorn, beverages, and a balloon drop and ginger ale toast at "midnight" (7:45). There will be dancing, and everyone can put their name in the drawing to be chosen this year's King and Queen of the New Year. For more information about Our Town events, contact Laurie Field at 863-9143. |
Food Sleigh The town of Grantham has set up a "Food Sleigh" in the foyer of Town Hall for donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items for local food banks. Donations will be delivered weekly. Food banks are always remembered at the holidays, but please be generous year-round.
Community gathering Jan. 3 Everyone is welcome to the monthly community potluck, which begins at 6 p.m. the first Saturday each month in the downstairs of the Grantham United Methodist Church. Bring a dish to share. This month, there may be a special activity included.
Power outage Our family was not powerless for long, for which I want to thank PSNH and all the people who came from afar to get people back on the grid. Keep in your prayers the people who are still without power. I also want to thank PSNH for helping me get my fridge cleaned out and for giving our family some game time (my daughter is now addicted to Risk!). Sometimes it takes drastic measurers to make things happen.
No column next week Due to Christmas, I will not be submitting a column next week. I'm going to spend time with family and will probably forget anyway. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, filled with happiness, special family times, good friends, and much love. Stay safe and I'll "see" you in 2009!
Reminders
Selectmen will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. In January, meetings will return to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
Send your news, births, graduations, events, etc. to grantham-news@comcast.net to let your neighbors know what’s going on. |
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