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Make It Milford For The Holidays!
Holiday Fairs & The Jingle Downtown Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 3

Milford makes merry on Saturday, December 3 with holiday activities taking place all day. Start your holiday shopping with 10 holiday fairs and the Milford Indoor Farmer's Market (locations and times below). Free shuttle buses will stop at each fair and the Milford Indoor Farmer's Market in the Town Hall - park at any location and leave your vehicle.

Many activities will be taking place in the downtown shops.

The Garden Party Floral Boutique on Middle Street (next to the Milford Town Hall) will feature a display of arts and crafts by the Mont Vernon Artists, as well as floral arranging demonstrations and wine tastings. I Do Again Bridal Boutique on South Street will have makeovers by Mary Kay and tuxedo consultations for those planning holiday or New Year weddings. JM Princewell on the Oval will feature Hollis silversmith K&R Designs who will take orders for custom made silver jewelry.

At 3 PM in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium, Project Shakespeare will perform A Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol, directed by Deborah Thurber. Suggested donation $5/person, 12 years and younger free. Proceeds benefit the Souhegan Valley Community Suppers and Project Shakespeare, a youth Shakespeare company.
SVChorus at 2010 Stroll

Gather on the Oval around the bandstand at 5:30 PM for holiday selections by the Souhegan Valley Chorus, followed by the lighting of the town tree and community caroling at 6 PM. DO-IT and The Town of Milford thanks the Bonczar Family of Jennison Road for the donation of the town tree.

While strolling about the downtown, notice the decorated holiday windows and trees located in the downtown shops - Milford's shop owners are having a spirit of the holidays competition and looking for strollers to vote on their top 3 favorite holiday windows! Stop into any shop and ask for a ballot to write down your favorites - winners will be announced at the tree lighting.

Fair Locations:

MHS Music Boosters Shop 'Til You Drop, Jacques School. Crafts, vendors & decorations. Hours: 9:00-2:00 Day care provided by Nellie's Treehouse Daycare.

First Congregational Church Holly Berry Fair, 10 Union St. Christmas Cupboard, gift baskets, greens & wreaths. Hours: 9:00 - 2:00

Unitarian Universalist /Stone Church Holiday Craft Fair, 20 Elm Street. Holiday Café, Ritzy Boutique & Children's Corner. Hours: 8:30 - 2:00

Share Christmas Fair, 1 Columbus Ave. Crafters, Santa Claus, and bake sale. Hours: 9:00 - 2:00

Bridge Church, 65 West St. Bargain Room, crafts, free refreshments & cookies, handbell choir. Hours: 8:00-2:00

Crestwood Care & Rehab. Center, 40 Crosby St. Crafts, Chinese Raffle, centerpieces, bake sale. Hours: 10:00-2:00.

Milford Farmers Market Indoor Market, Milford Town Hall Auditorium. Jams, Homemade Soaps, Baked Goods, Locally Grown Meats, Produce, Cheeses. Hours: 9:00-12:00

Church of Our Saviour Christmas Fair, 10 Amherst St. Luncheon 11-2. Fair Hours: 9:00 - 2:00

Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club Fair. Crafts, food. 56 Mont Vernon Street. 9-2 pm.

Candle Sale to benefit the Souhegan Valley Boys & Girls Club & SHARE. Riverway East Rd (behind Milford House of Pizza on Elm Street). Hours: 9:00-1:00.

United Methodist Church Christmas Fair, 327 N. River Rd. Gifts, bake goods, fudge, & lunch served. Hours: 9:00-2:00

Maps and a schedule of events will be available at each fair and on the shuttle buses.

Santa On The Oval! December 11, 12-2 pm , featuring Santa, his elves and Yukon Jack. A Milford Postal employee will collect letters for Santa. Presented by the Milford Lions Club.

The Souhegan Valley Chorus Holiday Concert, December 11 at 6 PM, Souhegan High School. www.souheganvalleychorus.org

Coffee connections

The Milford Recreation Department sponsors Coffee Connections on the second Wednesday of the month, from 1011:30 a.m. in the Town Hall banquet hall.
Senior citizens are welcome to meet with friends, share some refreshments, and take part in activities. For more information, call 249-0625 or e-mail recreation@milford.nh.gov <mailto:recreation@milford.nh.gov> .

Milford Area Mothers Club

The Milford Area Mothers Club hosts a Tot Drop In (TDI) Monday afternoons from 1 - 3pm and Thursday from 9:30 11:30 a.m. in the Milford Town Hall auditorium. The cost is $2.00 per family if you are a member of our club and $3.00 per family for non-members.

There is an open house on the first Thursday of each month, so visitors can have refreshments and learn more about the club. For information, call Jennifer Hansen at 673-4582.

GOOD MORNING MILFORD PROGRAM

The Milford Police Department is offering a program that gives residents who live alone a sense of security in knowing that someone is in contact with them on a daily basis and could provide them with help if needed.
Participants in the "Good Morning Milford Program" call the police department between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. each morning to "check-in." If the Milford Police Department doesn't receive a response by 10 a.m., they will then call you to see if everything is alright. If you still can't be reached, a policeman will arrive at your home to check on your well being.
Residents who are interested in participating in the program should pick-up a registration form at the Milford Town Hall or at the Milford Police Station. For more information, contact Chief Fred Douglas, Chief of Police or his secretary at 673-7742.

SENIOR BINGO, SENIOR COFFEE, CONTRA DANCES - Click Here

Recreation Department Programs

TRADITIONAL CONTRA DANCES PROVIDE FAMILY FUN

Put on your dancing shoes and head over the Milford Town Hall Auditorium for Traditional Contra Dances on the fourth Friday of every month from 8 to 11 p.m.
Sponsored by the Milford Parks and Recreation Department, the contra dances feature waltzes, square dancing and circle dancing. All the dances are called and there are no complicated dance steps to memorize. The evening is a good way to meet new friends of all ages. Participants do not have to bring a partner and families with children are welcome.
The entertainment for the evening features the Milford Musicians with guest musicians and callers. Participants should bring a pair of soft soled shoes to dance in and to preserve the wood floor. Admission to the dance is $6 for adults and children under the age of 12 are free. For more information, call Rich Hart at 673-5128 or visit the New Hampshire Contra Dance web site at www.ultranet.com/~harts/nhdances. .

SENIOR BINGO

Brunch Bingo is a new, monthly program for senior citizens. Bingo will be held on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 12 to 2 p.m in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium. Seniors should bring a bag lunch and $1.00. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide coffee, tea or a soft drink. Then, it's a Bingo blast for the rest of the afternoon! There will be token prizes for the winners. For more information, call the Milford Parks and Recreation Department at 672-1067. Click Here for details

SENIOR COFFEE HOUR Check out the Program

NO SESSIONS IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY

Senior Coffee Hour is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Milford Town Hall, 3rd. Floor Banquet Room from 10:00 to 11:30 am!

Monthly activities vary and include bingo, cards, and special presentations by guest speakers. The coffee hour is held in the 3rd floor Banquet Room of the Milford Town Hall. To access the Banquet Hall, participants are asked to use the elevator off the entrance facing Middle Street. There is a $1 donation for refreshments. You may park along Middle Street or Public Lot and come in the door marked elevator.

Program is Free! - Bingo * Trips * Prizes
For more information call 672-1067 or Click for Program