What do these Parties “look like?” They are informative as important skincare and health information is shared, they are interactive and they are fun! The hosts’ will be encouraged to have 6-8 guests which would consist of neighbors, friends, co-workers, family, etc. We want this to be a community effort verses just the parents of the freshman hosting or being present at these Parties. As a thank you to the host, they will receive free products, as well as 50-80% specials. This will help them receive their favorite products that they learned about without effecting the donation amount to the Class.

For those people that are familiar with the high quality of Arbonne’s products and have a large “shopping list,” hosting is a great option to get what they would like as well as help the Freshman Class!

Please contact Heather Toland directly with any questions or should you wish to book a Party to help the Freshman Class! Party with a Purpose-Freshman Class EHS

This surprising new salon Bombshell’s ,  has been the talk of the town.  With a warm, bright and professional salon environment and a budding new loft area spa. Owner Michelle Williams has decided to bring a new level of personal beauty care and “get away” that is right around the corner!

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The Trustees of the Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library are forming a planning committee for the renovation and expansion of the library building. Interested adult Epping residents who can commit to this project for approximately three years should contact director Bradley Green at 679-5944 or harvmitch@gmail.com. The library needs help from those who know it best to grow into all the town needs it to be.

On Friday, December 23rd there will be a special showing of Tom Hanks’ animated Christmas movie about a magical train that travels to the north pole on Christmas Eve. Beginning at 1:00 in the children’s room this might be a good diversion for the kids who are out of school and eagerly awaiting the 25th. The following week, Tuesday – Friday, will feature the library’s vacation movie series, showing a different movie for kids each afternoon at 1:00. The Thursday afternoon Storyhour will be canceled that week. Call, stop by the library or check our website for the movie schedule.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. The library will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. Seasons greetings to all! For more information call 679-5944, or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

Interested in what the Friends do? They are now meeting on the 2nd Tuesday each month to discuss ways to support and enhance the programs offered by the library, including providing pizza and popcorn for movie nights, funding for special programs and much more! This small but enthusiastic group is always open to new members who love the library and want to find a way to give back. Their next meeting is Tuesday, December 13th at 7 pm.

The Magic of Christmas Pajama Night returns to the library Friday, December 9th. Beginning at 6:30 children ages 2-8 and their families are invited to wear their comfiest and most festive pajamas for North Pole-inspired crafts, a library-wide scavenger hunt and songs and stories celebrating the magic of the season. Please bring a snack to share to insure that there will be enough goodies for all. The library will provide egg nog, hot (but not too hot) cocoa, and plenty of good cheer.

On Friday, December 23rd there will be a special showing of Tom Hanks’ animated Christmas movie about a magical train that travels to the north pole on Christmas Eve. Beginning at 1:00 in the children’s room this might be a good diversion for the kids who are out of school and eagerly awaiting the 25th. The following week, Tuesday – Friday, will feature the library’s Vacation Movie Series, showing a different movie for kids each afternoon at 1:00. Call or stop by the library for the movie schedule.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. The library will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. For more information call 679-5944, or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

EnviroVantage, an Epping, NH-based environmental and specialty services contractor, is the recipient of a second place Excellence in Construction Award from the Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

EnviroVantage’s award in the annual statewide competition is in the “Commercial/Institutional/Industrial under $1 million” category for its work on the T.J. McIntyre Federal Office Building in Portsmouth. EnviroVantage is one of only 16 contractors selected as recipients of ABC’s 2011 Excellence in Construction Awards.

“EnviroVantage’s work represents the state-of-the-art in construction,” said Massachusetts ABC President Greg Beeman. “They should be justifiably proud of this achievement. Work of this caliber is helping to raise the standards of excellence throughout the construction industry.”

The company’s work on this project was supposed to last three weeks, but difficulties with site access turned that into six months. Competition judges noted security challenges that required the contractor to maintain the same employee team for the duration of the job.

Project owner Schroeder Construction Management was recognized along with EnviroVantage as part of the project team.

The award winners were determined by an independent panel of expert judges based on execution of design, craftsmanship, attention to detail, safety and other considerations. The judges were: Daniel Carson, Daniel Carson Consulting Engineering, Charles Sacre, Kleinfelder/SEA Consultants, Paul Tyrell, STV Incorporated, Jim Flanagan, FlanaConsulting.

Associated Builders and Contractors is the largest construction trade association in Massachusetts, representing more than 400 construction and construction-related firms, including developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and associates.

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The Friends of the Harvey Mitchell Memorial Library in Epping will be holding a raffle in December to raise money for the many incidentals they provide to the library. In place of their usual silent auction, the F.O.L. will raffle 3 gift baskets and several local restaurant gift certificates between December 1^st and the 16^th.   Interested in what the Friends do?  They are now meeting on the 2^nd Tuesday each month to discuss ways to support and enhance the programs offered by the library, including providing pizza and popcorn for movie nights, funding for special programs and much more!  This small but enthusiastic group is always open to new members who love the library and want to find a way to give back.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2.  The library will be closed Thursday, November 24^th for Thanksgiving.  For more information call 679-5944, or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

EPPING– Director Elaine Gatchell and Leddy Center present two Christmas love stories; Gian-Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” and O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi”, for two weekends and one mid week performance, December 2-11.

Jessica Squier as the Mother and 7 year old Ryan Dever as Amahl

These beautiful love musicals represent the essence of the holiday season. With Menotti’s harmonies and Peter Ekstrom’s simplicity of the classic “Gift”, this is a holiday special you don’t want to miss. Seven year old Ryan Dever of Exeter is the boy, Amahl, singing some of Menotti’s most beautiful masterpieces with Jessica Squire of Portsmouth as the Mother.

Our Kings are Don Latham of Hampstead as Kaspar, Craig Johnson of Epping as Balthasar, and Paul Gustavson of Danville as Melchior. Paul Gustavson just returned from China where he had all three of the Kings’ beautiful silk costumes  tailormade for our Kings while he was there.

Jake Hudgins of Hampstead is the Page, and Shepherds are Christina Vogel, Spencer Gregory, Don LaDuke, Jennifer Latham, Beth Gauthier, Stephanie Johnson, Ruth George, Michaela Kosta, Stephanie Storey, Monique Ricard, Joy Wood, John Seymour, Greg Johnson, Bob Collinge,Bill Burr, Matt Lundergan, and Caitlin Meditz.

Starring in O. Henry’s famous classic story “The Gift of the Magi” is Sheila Allen-Harris as Della and Don LaDuke as Jim in this heartwarming s tory set to beautiful music by Peter Ekstrom. Sponsored by D. F. Richard Energy and Ben Franklin Store/ACE Hardward of Raymond, performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sundays and one Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 2pm. Tickets are $18. and $16., depending upon seating. To reserve your tickets for these two special presentations in one very special show, call the Leddy box office at 603-679-2781, Monday through Friday, from 3pm to 5pm, or go on line, 24/7 at leddycenter.org.

Leddy Center is a non-profit 501c3 NH Arts and Education Organization.

The Dusty Old Mystery Book Group meets this week on Wednesday evening at 7 pm. This month they will be discussing “Death in High Heels” by Christianna Brand. They will not be meeting in December, but will be reading “Gun for Hire” by Graham Greene for their meeting on January 18th. The Eclectic Book Group is reading “Redbird Christmas” by Fannie Flagg in preparation for their discussion on Wednesday, December 7th. New members are always welcome. Copies of the groups’ selections are available at the main desk.

On Thursday, November 10th Dr. Jonathan Couser from Lee will present a timely program for adults examining similarities and differences between the Christian Crusades and Islamic Jihad. He earned his doctorate from the University of Notre Dame and has taught at UNH and Southern New Hampshire University. The program will begin at 7:30 in the children’s room downstairs.

With the library being closed on the 11th for Veteran’s Day, November’s PJ Movie Night has been scheduled instead for Friday, November 18th at 6:30, featuring the sequel to the Disney/Pixar phenomenon starring Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater and friends. All children attending the movie must be accompanied by a responsible big person, and are encouraged to bring a snack to share.

Epping’s public library is open Monday – Friday from 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday 10 to 2. The library will be closed in honor of Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 11th and Thursday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. For more information call 679-5944, or visit www.eppinglibrary.com.

Just call Leddy Center at 603-679-2781, Monday through Friday, from 3pm to 5pm, to sign up for your audition time.  All parts are open and include Penelope Sycamore, Essie, Rheba, Paul, Mr. DePinna, Ed, Donald, Martin, Alice, Henderson, Tony, Boris, Gay, Mr. & Mrs. Kirby, and Olga. Performances of “You Can’t Take It With You” are March 23-April 1, 2012.  Rehearsals begin in February.

Leddy Center is a non-profit 501c3 NH Arts and Educaton Organization.