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COMMUNITY NEWS
Vote!
Take a drive, walk or stroll around Waterville Valley and enjoy the beautiful holiday light displays. Choose your favorite decorated home, condo association, lodge and business and VOTE at the Waterville Valley Post Office by Dec. 22. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Winners announced in January Wig Wag.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Waterville Valley Community Church is hosting a candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, from 6-7 p.m. The non-denominational service will take place outdoors under the twinkling holiday lights of Town Square. Dress for the weather. Following the service, the WVCC will host a Christmas Eve Gathering starting at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Place (next to the Post Office) in Town Square. Bring something to share or just swing by. Everyone is welcome. There will be food, drink and karaoke.
Ski Resort News
At Tuesday’s community forum, Tim Smith reported that the whole North Side and Lower Meadows are currently open. During the last cold spell, they loaded up snowmaking on Oblivion and Valley Run areas, so there is a lot of snow ready to push out when the temps cool down. Tonight (Thursday) temps will be conducive for snowmaking on Fun Run, Rock Island, South Street, Stillness, Lower Stillness and Bourbon Street. The plan is to keep snowmaking low during the upcoming cold snap, especially since we’ll have a lower intermediate crowd over Christmas week. Plans are snowmaking on Lower Tippy creating another exit off North Side. They plan to run the North Side lift during the vacation week to help alleviate some traffic coming down Old T until Lower Tippy is up and running. Then, they’ll move on to Utter Abandon and probably Gema or Ciao. If you want to get mountain and community updates straight from the horse’s mouth, join in the community forum Zoom call every other Tuesday at 10 a.m. Email tsmith@waterville.com to be added to the invite list.
Upcoming Town Meetings:
Special Meeting – Selectboard – Jan. 3, 9 a.m.
Special Meeting – Planning Board – Jan. 6, 6 p.m.
Regular Meeting – Selectboard – Jan. 8, 3 p.m.
Regular Meeting – Planning Board – Jan. 9, 8 a.m.
USFS Pemigewasset Ranger Discussion – Jan. 15, time TBD
School Board Joint Meeting – Jan. 16, 3 p.m.
New Year’s Eve at the Chop House
Ring in the New Year at the Valley Chop House on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Reservations required! Doors open at 7 p.m. with a variety of appetizers. Dinner will be served at 9 p.m. with a choice of Chilean Sea Bass or Slow Roasted Prime Rib (vegetarian option upon request), followed by a decadent dessert. At 11:59 p.m. it’s time for the New Year countdown and champagne toast. $125 per person (includes gratuity). Cash bar available. Buy tickets at bit.ly/chop-house or call 603-960-9007.
Christmas Trees & Wreaths
Last I checked Dreams & Visions gift shop in Town Square still has some Christmas trees and wreaths for sale. All proceeds benefit the Waterville Valley Elementary School PTO.
Need Wrapping Paper?
Save yourself a trip to the big box stores in Campton or Plymouth. Dreams & Visions has an assortment of wrapping paper and related paraphernalia (as well as an awesome selection of gift items!). Another friendly reminder to support our Waterville Valley merchants this holiday season and throughout the year. Our shops, restaurants and services help keep our community vibrant!
The Clubhouse – Breakfast
The Clubhouse on 3 Lost Pass Road serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7 a.m. with the last seating at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Call or text 603-236-4805.
Tubing
The snow tubing hill will open on Christmas day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 12-6 p.m. See the business hours report for holiday hours. No reservations required. The hill is a walk-up with no lift access. 603-236-4805.
Après Ski Entertainment
Enjoy family-friendly après with live music from Dec. 26-30, 3-6 p.m., in the Freestyle Lounge at the Ski Resort Base Lodge.
Master’s Nordic Program
WVBBTS is offering a new introductory Master’s Program in Nordic Skiing starting Saturday, Dec. 28 through Feb. 1, 2025. Sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each Saturday. Participants will receive six weeks of instruction in both Classic and Skate skiing. This is not a competitive program, but an opportunity to meet, learn and ski with others. Bill Brox will run the program. Passes and equipment are available at the Nordic Center in Town Square. bit.ly/bbts-nordic-masters or call Rebecca at 603-236-4246.
Waterville Valley Academy Open House
Learn what WVA has to offer, including the academic programs, campus, and meet the staff and admissions personnel at an upcoming open house. WVA is hosting two open houses on campus, Sunday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Feb. 22, and two virtual open houses on Wednesdays, March 12 & April 16. Visit wvbbts.org for more information or RSVP at https://bit.ly/3ZT7UAC.
Fireworks
Start the new year with a bang! There will be a fireworks show on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, starting at 7 p.m. You will find the best views from Town Square.
Hall of Fame
It’s coming right up on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Waterville Valley Conference Center. Buy tickets online at bit.ly/hall-of-fame-25. This year’s honorees are Bruce “Bear” Andrew, the Dunfey brothers (Bob, Walter, Jack, Bud & Jerry), and WVTV-6.
Blood Drive
Saturday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recreation Department. Call to schedule an appointment 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter waterville.
Roper Winter Wear Drive & Open House
On Monday, Dec. 30, from 4-6 p.m., bring your gently used winter/ski wear to Roper Real Estate (at Village Condominium, 8 Davos Way) and enjoy some holiday merriment. Everyone who donates items of clothing or cash will receive a raffle ticket to win fabulous Waterville Valley area prizes.
PRIZES NEEDED! If you'd like to donate a raffle prize, email chiproper@gmail.com.
Support WVAIA
‘Tis the season for fundraising. The Waterville Valley Athletic & Improvement Association is seeking our support so the nonprofit can continue to enhance the outdoor experiences that we all cherish. You can donate online at bit.ly/3ZuQyZo … or send a check to WVAIA, PO Box 412, Waterville Valley, NH 03215.
Private Bookings at Legends Arcade
If you have hockey teams, school groups or ski teams looking for some off-ice/off-mountain fun, Legends Arcade (lower level of Town Square) offers private bookings.
Email sarah.iwuc@peircefarm.com or call 401-793-6264.
Event Bookings at Valley Chop House
Valley Chop House is available for group/event bookings.
Email sarah.iwuc@peircefarm.com or call 401-793-6264
OR email kyle.ward@peircefarm.com or call 603-960-9007
Please remember that all information contained herein is subject to change, error or omission. Events, activities, and hours of operation can also be influenced by weather and staffing challenges. It's a good idea to call ahead or check websites and/or social media.