Christmas in Amherst village is truly a special event.  The Amherst NH homes are sparkling with their white lights and holiday decorations.   This is a busy time with many wonderful activities centered around the Village Green including Pony Rides, Concerts, Christmas Stories, Santa of course, even Chestnuts Roasting on An Open Fire, and the tree lighting ceremony.  This is celebrated this year Sunday December 14, 2008. Wear your mittens and hats, bring the family, stroll through Amherst and view many Antique NH homes and properties and have a wonderful time in Amherst Village!

Amherst Tree Lighting Festival

7:30-10:00 Amherst Fire Station, community Breakfast by the Amherst Fire Department.

1:00-2:00 Amherst Congregational Church, Concert by the Amherst Town Bank Souhegan High School A Cappella Chorus

1:30-3:30 Amherst Library, Holiday Stories from Around The World

2:00-4:00 Mike’s Auto, Children’s Crafts by the Moms Club of Amherst

2:00-4:00 The First Baptist Church of Amherst, Pony Rides, Hot chocolate and homemade cookies by the First Baptist Church, also Puppet shows and Christmas Skills with Victorian Carolers at 2:00,3:00 and 4:00

2:00-4:00 Amherst Police-Fire Rescue Complex, POLICE: OPEN house by APD, AFD, EMS, PMEC and Lions Club including Meet your Amherst Police Officers, child IDs and fingerprinting, and eye screening; FIRE STATION: Santa Visits FIRE STATION TRAINING: Craft Events by Peabody Mill nature craft PARKING LOT; Muster Truck Rides from the AFD to Amherst Village.

2:00-4:00 The Carriage House, Main and Middle St, Village hayrides by the Knights of Columbus, Dave Tobin and Tom Grella

3:00 Town Hall; Story time and “A 19th Century Christmas in Amherst” with Rich Hart.

3:00-4:30 Congregational Church of Amherst; Holiday concert by the CCA-UCC Church Choirs

3:30-5:00 Brick School, Open House by the SAU

4:00-5:00 Brick School Corner, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, by Boy Scott Troup 22

5:00-5:30 WW1 Common; Tree Lighting Ceremony by the ATLB. Holiday Program of readings, music, Memory Tree and lighting of the town tree.

5:00-7:00 Wilkins School; Spaghetti Supper by Souhegan Congregational Church

7:30-9:00 Souhegan High School Theatre; Winter Concert, “The Merriest Time of the Year” by the Souhegan Valley Chorus