Sunday, December 18th Events

"Messiah Sing"

Time: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Place: United Church of Christ
Price: Free
Ages: All

The United Church of Christ in Keene hosts its annual “Messiah Sing” at 7 pm, Dec. 18, at the church, 23 Central Square, Keene, NH. You can be the chorus for the Christmas section (Part I) and “Hallelujah Chorus” of Handel’s “Messiah.” Director of Music Renea Waligora will conduct a chamber orchestra, organ, soloists, and choral ensemble. Scores are available to borrow. Audience members are also cordially invited. A reception in the church parlor follows. The concert is free, but a suggested donation.

Nelson Town Band Holiday Concert

Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Place: Nelson Town Hall, Nelson, NH (about 11 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All

Join the Nelson Town Band at the Nelson Town Hall for an hour of Holiday music and cookies. No charge. For more information: David Morse 603-283-2697 dmorse@ne.rr.com

Winter Solstice Pageant

 

Time: 10:15 AM
Place: Unitarian Universalist Church, Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)

Price: Free
Ages: All

Celebration with dance, music, choir and some elements of surprise, and symbolic characters.

Solstice Celebration

Time: 4:00 PM
Place: Unitarian Universalist Church, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All

A service to celebrate the coming of the light. Please join us!

Santa's Workshop
 
Time: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Place: Monadnock's Crafters Guild, Peterborough, NH (about 19 miles from Keene)
Price: Free, craft workshops offered $10 or less (call for info)
Ages: All

Crafts, cookie luminaries, make your own items, bring camera for Santa pictures. Book signing from 1-4 with Cindy Davis. 603-784-5154.
 

What's special about today?

Bake cookies day

Slavery was abolished with the ratification of the 13th amendment to the constitution, 1865
Steven Spielberg's birthday, 1946