🌱 Patch AM: Amherst community mourns the passing of longtime resident Connor M. Chareth

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• Amherst community mourns the passing of longtime resident Connor M. Chareth

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers’ Guild Holiday Shop — Last Weekend! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 29 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 44, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Sunny, windy and colder, with a high of 31 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connor M. Chareth (nashuatelegraph.com) — Amherst is mourning the loss of 31-year-old longtime resident Connor M. Chareth, a Souhegan High School graduate remembered for his leadership, kindness, and love of family, fitness, and Boston sports. He passed away December 15 after a sudden illness, and his final act was organ donation during an Honor Walk at Hartford Hospital. His family requests memorial donations to Share Outreach in Milford.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Amherst

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• The Craftworkers’ Guild Holiday Shop — Last Weekend!
  3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  10:00 am
• Merry Mish-Mash Holiday Concert
  Holiday Concert,
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Pay It Forward Card Shows
  134 N Main St, Leominster
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday December 21

• Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Party (LaBelle Winery- Amherst, NH)
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Roaring 1920's Gatsby Dinner, Dancing & Jazz
  LaBelle Winery Amherst Event Center , 345 State Rte 101 , Amherst
  7:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• ACLS & BLS Renewal
  New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses , 9 Cedarwood Dr #12 , Bedford
  10:00 am
• Milford Winter Farmer’s Market — 603 Perfect Blend
  Milford Town Hall , 1 Union Square , Milford
  10:00 am
• 2025 Jingle Bells Tour Presented by New Hampshire Magazine, Fifteen Wineries- Averill House Vineyard
  Averill House Vineyard , 21 Averill Rd , Brookline
  11:00 am
• Sip Savor: Wine Meets Mochi A Tasting Experience Like No Other!
  Averill House Vineyard , 21 Averill Rd , Brookline
  12:00 pm
• Tumbled Sea Glass Holiday Tree
  The Canvas Roadshow , 25 S River Rd , Bedford
  2:00 pm
• Winter Field Day Station and Portable Antenna Setup and Test at AB1OC
  39 Baldwin Ln , Hollis
  2:00 pm
• Winter Spiral Assembly
  Wilton Community Center , 21 Gregg St , Wilton
  4:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills
  New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses , 9 Cedarwood Dr #12 , Bedford
  9:00 am
• Nashua Coin Show
  Alpine Grove Events Centre , 19 S Depot Rd , Hollis
  9:00 am
• Tumble Sea Glass Holiday Tree
  The Canvas Roadshow , 25 S River Rd , Bedford
  2:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Full Size NH Grown Christmas Trees @ Maggies Munchies Milford
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tory Burch, LLC posted a job opening for Support Supervisor in Merrimack. Apply here.
• Merrimack School District SAU26 posted a job opening for Lunch Room Monitor in Merrimack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Amherst here.

🗞 Nearby News

Merrimack

• The Bottom Line: Nobis Group, BAE Systems and Skillsoft Global Knowledge (nhbr.com)
• The Weekender, Dec. 18-21: Hygge Hangout, Sip & Give, Yule Festival, Solstice Soirée + more » Nashua Ink Link (inklink.news)
• Words on Birds: Christmas counts ring in the holiday season (cnhi.com)

Milford

• The Weekender, Dec. 18-21: Merry Dizmas, Ugly Sweater Party, Hannukings, Solstice Sound Bath + more (inklink.news)
• Last Gift Holiday Shop Artisan Fair Jazz & Java More: Weekend Events In New Hampshire (patch.com)

Nashua

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