Sunday Concert: Christmas with the Firehouse 6

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Join us this Sunday for a little Dixie! The Firehouse 6 Dixieland Band will be performing at 2pm, for full info click HERE.

This event was extremely popular last year, make sure to come a little early to claim your seat and buy some raffle tickets. We’ll have a lovely reception with cookies after the concert!

RAFFLE

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Following the concert we will be drawing the winners of our raffle. Tickets are $1/ea; 6/$5; 13/$10. You do not need to be present to win, but please come buy some tickets and we’ll do our best to make you win. We really don’t want to call 13 people to arrange pickup times 🙂

However, if you can’t make it, we’ll be happy to call you when you win. Just email us ([email protected]) for instructions on how to pay by paypal, or to co-ordinate pickup of the money. Don’t forget to leave us a list of where you want your tickets placed. Here’s the items to be won, each has it’s own jar:

 

 

1. Plaster horse by sculptor Ernest Montenegro

2. Watercolor of a street in England (print) by Geoffrey Shepherd

3. Girl’s tutu, by Tutu Cutie (red and blue)

4. Holiday Cat table runner, by Ann Richmond

5. Holiday soap shaped like a cupcake by Twin Springs Soap Co.

6. Hand woven hot mat by Pfister Rugs

7. Homemade Applesauce by Rebecca’s Creations

8. Handbuilt ceramic vase by Marthe Dyner

9. Cozy blanket by Max and Ozzie’s

10. Crocheted hats by Carolyn (2 to be drawn)

11. Crocheted rug and star ornaments by Country Rag Rugs

12. Day Lilies photograph, by Carmen Bywater

Baking Competition Winners!

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 Left, Rhonda McFarland (tied for 1st place) with daughter Riley (Judge’s and People’s Choice winner) with President Abe Lincoln (Steve Wood) and historical Claremont resident Mary Partridge (Sharon Wood).

We are pleased to announce the Winner’s of the Arts Center’s 2012 Cookie Competition! We had 11 competition entrants, as well as donated cookies for sale. The competition was fun, with people able to sample the entries and vote for the “People’s Choice Dessert.” All the competitors also provided cookies for the cookie walk. The selection was fantastic, and we nearly sold out of cookies! Thank you for all that participated.

4-way tie for first place in points:
*Danish Jam Cookies with Carrot Cake Jam – Riley McFarland (Judge’s Choice Winner)
Lebanese Baklawa – Rachel Cullen (First place also in 2011)
Christmas Gift Cake – Rhonda McFarland
Red Velvet Cheese Cake – Ann Richmond

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People’s Choice Award
Danish Jam Cookies with Carrot Cake Jam – Riley McFarland

Thank you to Simply Comfort for a Gift Certificate and to Claremont Spice & Dry Goods for a Baker’s gift pack, Riley loved her prizes!

 

And thank you to our awesome judges that had a very tough job! Thank you Abe Lincoln (aka Steve Wood), Sharon Wood, and Ray Gagnon!

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Come meet Lincoln and quench your sweet tooth, Saturday!

The Cookie Walk and Baking Competition are tomorrow, Saturday Dec. 8th, 1-3pm, in the Union Church Hall. The Competition results will be announced at 2:30. For full event info, click HERE.

Here’s a handy FAQ:

What in the world is a cookie walk?

A Cookie Walk is just a bake sale where you get to fill a container with a variety of items that you choose. AND ours isn’t just limited to cookies.

 

How much are the baked goods?

You can choose a small bag for $2.50, medium for $6.00, and large is $12/lb (1 lb = approximately 35 cookies). We’ll also have a variety of beverages for $1 each.

What kind of goodies will there be?

We pride ourselves on having some of the finest bakers participating that you will find anywhere. Just to name a few items, we’ll have: Red Velvet Cheesecake, Baklawa, Oatmeal maple syrup cookies, Apricot bars, Ginger snaps, Holiday gift cake, Danish jam cookies, and lots more.

It’s cool that there will be free samples, but why?

Because you will get to sample all of the competators’ entries, and vote on your favorite. Then, we’ll declare a people’s choice winner.

Who are the judges of the competition?

President Abraham Lincoln (played by Claremont Resident Steve Wood), Sharon Wood, and NH State Rep. Raymond Gagnon.

Can I take a picture with President Lincoln?

We bet that once he is done judging he’ll be happy to talk with you and maybe even take a picture with you.

Will I have to listen to any annoying Christmas music while I’m there?

That depends on what you like, but hopefully the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky will be a pleasant soundtrack for your visit.

Is the Union Church Hall handicapped Accessible?

Yes. Please use the side door. There is a lift that anyone with difficulty managing the stairs can use. Take it to “3.”

Will there be gingerbread houses to decorate?

NO. That event, organized by Union Church, is on Dec 15th. That information can be found  HERE