This gallery includes photos from recent holiday events, including the North Conway Village tree lighting with Santa, the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive, Settlers Green's Holiday Festival, the Conway Village Congregational Church's tree lighting, and the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's winter concert in Jackson.
(See the Conway Village Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in a separate gallery.)
Santa hands a bell to dad and daughter from Massachusetts Adam and Esmeline, who prefered not to give their last name, during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Santa and his friend Gladys the Elf point to the tree after leading kids in a countdown to turn on the lights during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Conway Police Chief Chris Mattei, Patrol Officer James Zimmer, Executive Assistant Lora Labbe, Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott and her son Luke, 4, and Dispatcher Colton Varholak stand on the donation trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott helps her son Luke, 4, load donations into the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott helps her son Luke, 4, load donations into the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott's son Luke, 4, load donations into the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Executive Assistant Lora Labbe, Patrol Officer James Zimmer, Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott's son Luke, 4, and Police Chief Chris Mattei sort donations in the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott's son Luke, 4, helps Executive Assistant Lora Labbe sort donations in the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Officer James Zimmer, Police Chief Chris Mattei, Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott and her son Luke, 4, Executive Assistant Lora Labbe (back) and Dispatcher Paige Hill load donations in the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers enjoy the "Cranmore Mini Tubing Park" during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events also included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers enjoy the "Cranmore Mini Tubing Park" during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events also included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers walk between the stores during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers enjoy the "Cranmore Mini Tubing Park" during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events also included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jill Reynolds (back center) and her parents Alice and Richard Vierus lead the around 20 attendees in the singing of carols at the Conway Village Congregational Church's annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The carols continued inside as hot chocolate and cookies were served in the Brown Church's fellowship hall. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jill Reynolds (center) and her parents Alice and Richard Vierus lead the around 20 attendees in the singing of carols at the Conway Village Congregational Church's annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The carols continued inside as hot chocolate and cookies were served in the Brown Church's fellowship hall. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jill Reynolds (center) and her parents Alice and Richard Vierus lead the around 20 attendees in the singing of carols at the Conway Village Congregational Church's annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The carols continued inside as hot chocolate and cookies were served in the Brown Church's fellowship hall. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Musicians (from left) Jen McCracken, Lauren Weeder and Brenda Burney play one of the many festive tunes at the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Musicians (from left) Ella Comer, Bob Willig (back) Stacy Sand, Steve Crockett and Pam McAfee play one of the many festive tunes at the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Musicians (from left) Kenyan King, Hadley Champlin, Jason Cicero, Alex Smith, Alexis Brochu, George Klein and Noah Smith play one of the many festive tunes at the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Director Therese Davison leads the band and audience through one of the sing-a-long songs during the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Mount Washington Valley Community Band smile together at their holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. From left: (standing in back) guest conductor Jeni Wilder, Hadley Champlin, Alex Smith, Jason Cicero, George Klein, Alexis Brochu, Barbara Luoma, Noah Smith, Sydney Hamalainen, Ella Comer, Stacy Sand, Bob Willig, Steve Crockett, Carolyn Stanhope, James Welsh, (seated at front) Jonathan Goodwin, Claudia Keller, Eileen Grant Szeto, Rachel Sharples, director Therese Davison, Lauren Weeder, and Brenda Burney. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Santa hands a bell to dad and daughter from Massachusetts Adam and Esmeline, who prefered not to give their last name, during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Santa reads "The Night Before Christmas" during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Santa and his friend Gladys the Elf lead kids in counting down to turn on the lights during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Santa and his friend Gladys the Elf point to the tree after leading kids in a countdown to turn on the lights during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids crowd around to meet with Santa during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids crowd around to meet with Santa during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids crowd around to meet with Santa during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids and their families crowd around to meet with Santa during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids and their families crowd around to meet with Santa during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids and their families crowd around to meet with Santa during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kids crowd around to say hello as Santa arrives to take his seat by the tree during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
MWV Chamber of Commerce Director Chris Proulx helps Santa get settled into his chair during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Santa reads "The Night Before Christmas" during the North Conway tree lighting in Schouler Park on Nov. 28, which drew dozens for the short, festive ceremony. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Conway Police Chief Chris Mattei, Patrol Officer James Zimmer, Executive Assistant Lora Labbe, Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott and her son Luke, 4, and Dispatcher Colton Varholak stand on the donation trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott helps her son Luke, 4, load donations into the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott helps her son Luke, 4, load donations into the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott's son Luke, 4, load donations into the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Executive Assistant Lora Labbe, Patrol Officer James Zimmer, Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott's son Luke, 4, and Police Chief Chris Mattei sort donations in the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott's son Luke, 4, helps Executive Assistant Lora Labbe sort donations in the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
From left: Officer James Zimmer, Police Chief Chris Mattei, Lt. Suzanne Kelley-Scott and her son Luke, 4, Executive Assistant Lora Labbe (back) and Dispatcher Paige Hill load donations in the trailer during the Conway Police Department's 12th annual holiday food drive at the North Conway Market Basket on Dec. 6. Food donations were divided between the Vaughan Community Services Food Pantry and the Brown Church Food Pantry, and the department's Facebook stated after the event: "Thanks to your generosity, we collected over $1,500 in cash donations—all of which was used to shop for our local food pantries—along with countless bags and boxes of non-perishable items. Your kindness will help make the holiday season brighter for many local families." (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers enjoy the "Cranmore Mini Tubing Park" during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events also included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers enjoy the "Cranmore Mini Tubing Park" during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events also included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers walk between the stores during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Shoppers enjoy the "Cranmore Mini Tubing Park" during the Settlers Green daylong Holiday Festival at the North Conway outlets on Dec. 6. The day's events also included photos with Santa, live caroling, an ice carving demonstration and more. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jill Reynolds (back center) and her parents Alice and Richard Vierus lead the around 20 attendees in the singing of carols at the Conway Village Congregational Church's annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The carols continued inside as hot chocolate and cookies were served in the Brown Church's fellowship hall. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jill Reynolds (center) and her parents Alice and Richard Vierus lead the around 20 attendees in the singing of carols at the Conway Village Congregational Church's annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The carols continued inside as hot chocolate and cookies were served in the Brown Church's fellowship hall. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jill Reynolds (center) and her parents Alice and Richard Vierus lead the around 20 attendees in the singing of carols at the Conway Village Congregational Church's annual tree lighting on Dec. 6. The carols continued inside as hot chocolate and cookies were served in the Brown Church's fellowship hall. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Musicians (from left) Jen McCracken, Lauren Weeder and Brenda Burney play one of the many festive tunes at the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Musicians (from left) Ella Comer, Bob Willig (back) Stacy Sand, Steve Crockett and Pam McAfee play one of the many festive tunes at the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Musicians (from left) Kenyan King, Hadley Champlin, Jason Cicero, Alex Smith, Alexis Brochu, George Klein and Noah Smith play one of the many festive tunes at the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Director Therese Davison leads the band and audience through one of the sing-a-long songs during the Mount Washington Valley Community Band's holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Members of the Mount Washington Valley Community Band smile together at their holiday concert at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson on Dec. 6. The concert included an assortment of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday favorites as well as an audience sing-a-long. From left: (standing in back) guest conductor Jeni Wilder, Hadley Champlin, Alex Smith, Jason Cicero, George Klein, Alexis Brochu, Barbara Luoma, Noah Smith, Sydney Hamalainen, Ella Comer, Stacy Sand, Bob Willig, Steve Crockett, Carolyn Stanhope, James Welsh, (seated at front) Jonathan Goodwin, Claudia Keller, Eileen Grant Szeto, Rachel Sharples, director Therese Davison, Lauren Weeder, and Brenda Burney. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Lights twinkle around the Schouler Park sign in North Conway Village on Dec. 5. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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