2021 Hampstead Town Holiday Newsletter
Don Campbell Band Christmas Concert
Hampstead Middle School Cafe - Tuesday, November 30th, 7pm
Open invitation to attend the annual free Christmas Concert with the Don Campbell Band.
Please note: Attendance will be limited to the first 150 guests
In order to comply with Hampstead School District’s COVID-19 guidelines, seats will be spaced 3 feet apart. In places where the 3 ft. social distancing cannot be met, concert-goers will be required to wear masks. Masks will be provided for those who need them.
Donations will be accepted to benefit HEROPUPS and St. Anne’s Food Pantry.
Tree Lighting
Hampstead Town Hall - Friday, December 3rd, 5:30pm-8pm
Santa will light the tree at 6:30pm! There will be hot chocolate, hot cider, pizza, hot dogs, cookie decorating, hayrides, Christmas ornaments, Christmas carols. Children can also bring a letter to drop off to Santa! Attendees are encouraged to please bring a non-perishable item for St. Anne’s Food Pantry.
Christmas Parade
Mobile around town - Sunday, December 5th, 1pm-2:30pm
Hampstead Police Toys for Tots Donations
Hampstead Police Department - ends Monday December 13th
HPD will be collecting new, unwrapped toys from 11/8/2021 to 12/13/2021. They can be dropped off Mon-Fri between 9am and 4pm at the police department (address below). Donations can also be shipped directly to the Police Station. Last year there were a record number of donations via Amazon.
Hampstead PD has also partnered with Hannaford Supermarket in East Hampstead! You can drop off your donations at the supermarket - ask any associate for the donation area if you are unable to find it.Thank you for your continued support of the Toys for Tots annual toy drive. A special thank you to Hannaford management and Krisi Havlin for supporting this effort.
Police Department Drop-off/Shipping Location
Hampstead Police Department
30 Veterans Way
Hampstead, NH 03841
Hannaford Supermarket Drop-off Location
305 Sandown Road
East Hampstead, NH 03826
Wreaths Across America
Hampstead Town Hall - Saturday, December 18th, 12pm
On December 18th, there will be a Wreaths Across America ceremony held outside of Town Hall at 12pm. Please join us! To learn more about this national program, please visit https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
Hampstead Public Library Events
Polar Express
The Hampstead Public Library has Polar Express events for families planned for Saturday, December 4th with sessions at 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Holiday Centerpiece Program
Come create a beautiful holiday boxwood tree with instructor Kari Allard on Saturday, December 11th from 1:30pm-3:30pm
Please note there is a $18 materials fee to join this program that is (preferably) due shortly after sign up. This will cover the cost of the handled galvanized tin, foam, boxwood tree, and decorations. Capacity is limited to 15 people, please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/y4ZGYWKCei91pqBJ8
Registration is required for all these events. Space is limited, so be sure to sign-up well in advance via the Events Calendar on HampsteadLibrary.org or call 603-329-6411.
Virtual Holiday Light Tour
Send in pictures of your holiday light decorations and they will be printed out to display at the library for all to enjoy. The week of December 20th all of the pictures will be posted on the library’s Facebook page to create a Virtual Holiday Light Tour. This will help those who are unable to drive at night still enjoy the festivities around town!
Send your pictures to circulation@hampsteadlibrary.org
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Read about upcoming committee meetings and events on the town calendar at https://www.hampsteadnh.us/calendar
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