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Happy Holidays from the Merchants and Artisans of Hopkinton and Contoocook Villages!
Join us for our annual weekend of holiday festivities - filled with wonderful shopping, dining, activities and more.
Friday, November 30, 10-8
Saturday, December 1, 10-6
Sunday, December 2, 10-4
Directions: Exit 4 from Rt. 89 North or Exit 6 from Rt. 89 North and South
Starry Starry hours and events may vary by location and are posted in the descriptions below.
Starry Starry hours and events may vary by location and are posted in the descriptions below.
TREE LIGHTINGS AND MUSIC
Contoocook Village Tree Lighting
Sat. Dec. 1 at 5pm – just after the Hopkinton Village Tree Lighting. Enjoy the Hopkinton Town Band performance and join in the caroling in the gazebo behind Train Depot.
Hopkinton Village Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4pm
Watch the tree lighting, listen to the town band and sing along to the caroling.
Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4pm
Watch the tree lighting, listen to the town band and sing along to the caroling.
SHOPPING
3 On Main Mercantile
874 Main St., Contoocook Village
Featuring an eclectic array of goods with vintage flair. Local art, one of a kind items, reaching out to the home cook, gardener, decorator, and lover of nature. "Be Inspired"
Regular Holiday Hours: Tues. Wed. Fri. 1 0- 6, Thur. 10 – 7, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 12 - 4
Special Starry Weekend hours: Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 10 - 4
The Calico Hen, Folk Art for a Happy Heart
371 Burnham Intervale Rd., Contoocook Village
603-746-5659 or www.thecalicohen.com
371 Burnham Intervale Rd., Contoocook Village
603-746-5659 or www.thecalicohen.com
Sometimes the best treasures are found off the beaten path; folk art, holiday décor, ornaments, collectibles, and much, much more. We are alive with holiday spirit! Please join us during the festive season.
Hours: Open House 11/23 – 12/2, 10 – 5, Nov. 30 until 8, Dec. 1 until 6, and then 10 - 5 daily through Christmas Eve.
Christmas Tree Sale
Contoocook Village
The Lion's Club will be selling x-mas trees in the parking lot of the Depot on Saturday and Sunday.
The Lion's Club will be selling x-mas trees in the parking lot of the Depot on Saturday and Sunday.
Covered Bridge Frame Shop & Gallery
916 Main St., Contoocook Village
603-746-4996 or coveredbridgegallery@conknet.com
916 Main St., Contoocook Village
603-746-4996 or coveredbridgegallery@conknet.com
Featuring original art, prints, pottery, blown glass, many antiques, and custom picture framing for all of your treasured items.
Special Weekend Event: Join us for refreshments and 10% off all purchases and new framing orders during the weekend!
Special Starry Weekend hours: Fri. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Special Starry Weekend hours: Fri. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Regular hours: Tues. – Sat., 10 - 5 (often earlier & later)
Cranberry Barn Flower Shop
232 Park Ave., Contoocook Village
603-746-3963
603-746-3963
Fresh Christmas Trees, our own homemade wreaths, many gifts including hand woven scarfs, boiled wool hats and more.
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 10 – 6 and Sun. 10 - 4
Regular Holiday Hours: Mon. – Sat., 9 - 5
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 10 – 6 and Sun. 10 - 4
Regular Holiday Hours: Mon. – Sat., 9 - 5
Indigo Blues & Co.
874 Main St. #1, Contoocook Village
Stylish, casual clothes and artisan accessories for gals. Stockings as well as stuffers to stock them with: beautiful jewelry, fragrant hand creams, luscious lip balms, hip hair ties, warm mittens, stylin' scarves, cute tops and snuggly sweaters (though you'll need a bigger stocking if you are going to stuff a sweater into it!)
Special Starry Weekend Hours Fri. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Regular Hours: Tues. – Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
JulieAnn's Florist & Gift Shoppe
905 Main St., Contoocook Village
905 Main St., Contoocook Village
A full service florist providing long lasting hand selected fresh flowers for all occasions; gifts, jewelry & home décor are featured from “NH Artisans” and “Made in USA”. From Harvest Thyme Dips, Granite State Candy, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Signs, Country Décor and Ornaments to Scarf’s, and so much more!
Special Weekend Events: Taste Testing Of NH Made Dips & Cheesecake! Register To Win A Fresh Flower Christmas Arrangement!
Extended Hours During December: Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 10 – 4
Regular Business Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 - 5, Sat. 9 - 1, Closed Sundays.
The Marketplace at Marklin
28 Riverside Dr., Contoocook Village
603-746-5442
A wonderful Gift Boutique with five rooms to explore. Products from around the world featuring Jewelry, Scarves, Jackets, Socks, Belts, Tomie DePaola Books, Simon Pearce Glass, Candles, Artisanal Cheeses-Crackers-Jams-Vinegars - Mustards, many local artists, eco-friendly and fair traded products. For the Holidays we have unique -German handcrafted Pyramids, Nutcrackers, Ornaments and Painted Pewter -Special handcrafted candles and wax ornaments designed by Tomie DePaola made by Marklin Candle Design. As always, we offer free gift wrapping, ample parking and during Starry Starry Weekend free refreshments.
Special Weekend Event: During Starry Starry Weekend tours of the Marklin Candle Factory will be available on Sat. and Sun. at 2 PM. Please stop by to sign up.
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Regular Holiday Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 12 – 4
Polkadots Gift Boutique
902 Main Street, Contoocook Village
603-746-3687 or www.PolkadotsGiftBoutique.com *Find us on Facebook!
902 Main Street, Contoocook Village
603-746-3687 or www.PolkadotsGiftBoutique.com *Find us on Facebook!
Something Fun for Everyone! Stocking Suffer headquarters! Unique gifts for baby through teen and men and women too. Newly introduced lines include Home Décor, Clothing and Accessories, Toys, Games, Puzzles and More. Enjoy our MONKEY SPOT - a play area for the kiddos while you shop. All credit cards accepted.
Regular Holiday Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 12 – 4 (Extended hours Thur. until 7)
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Regular Holiday Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 12 – 4 (Extended hours Thur. until 7)
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 - 8, Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Rusty's General Store for Animals
8 Maple St., Contoocook Village
603-746-3434
8 Maple St., Contoocook Village
603-746-3434
Toys, treats, nutritious foods and gifts for pets, as well as the people who love them.
Regular Hours: Tues. – Fri. 9:30 – 6, Sat. 9:30 - 1
Regular Hours: Tues. – Fri. 9:30 – 6, Sat. 9:30 - 1
The Whistle Stop Sweet Shop
902 Main St., Contoocook Village
An enchanting candy land filled with chocolate treats and sweet gifts for all of your holiday festivities.
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Regular Hours: Tues. 12 – 5, Wed. – Sat. 10 - 5 (Extended hours Thur. until 7)
Hopkinton Historical Society
300 Main St., Hopkinton Village
603-746-3825, nhas@tds.net or www.hopkintonhistory.org
Featuring great local gifts, Advent calendars, aprons, Cemetary Walk DVDs, Jeff Dearborn and Woody Roberts CDs, local history books, stationary, Tooky T-Shirts and much more. Special Weekend Events:
300 Main St., Hopkinton Village
603-746-3825, nhas@tds.net or www.hopkintonhistory.org
Featuring great local gifts, Advent calendars, aprons, Cemetary Walk DVDs, Jeff Dearborn and Woody Roberts CDs, local history books, stationary, Tooky T-Shirts and much more. Special Weekend Events:
Last Chance Night, Annual Art Show & Sale, Fri. 5 – 7 pm. Featuring 40 regional artisans with works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, handmade prints, fiber art, photography, ceramic, pastel and wood. Light refreshments and free admission.
Book Signing for Local Books, Sat. 10 - 12 pm. Pick up great local books and have them autographed.
- Country Memories, Dolly Boutwell signing for Larry Boutwell
- Dan Dustin Hand Spoonmaker (autographed copies avail.)
- Hopkinton and Contoocook, Mala Duclos Tyler
- Scenes from Hopkinton, Bob LaPree
Book Signing for Local Books, Sat. 10 - 12 pm. Pick up great local books and have them autographed.
- Country Memories, Dolly Boutwell signing for Larry Boutwell
- Dan Dustin Hand Spoonmaker (autographed copies avail.)
- Hopkinton and Contoocook, Mala Duclos Tyler
- Scenes from Hopkinton, Bob LaPree
Special SS Weekend Hours: Fri. 9 – 7, Sat. 9 - 3
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Contoocook Artisans Fair
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
354 Main St., Hopkinton Village
Come join us as The Contoocook Artisans present their 35th annual Craft Fair at St. Andrew’s Parish Hall in the center of Hopkinton village. This juried craft fair is a must see stop on your annual Starry Starry Weekend adventure with over 35 local artisans presenting their finely crafted work in a festive setting. With the addition of several new members and the expansion of offerings from our long time members, this show promises to have those special gifts you’re looking for. Christmas ornaments, fine jewelry, pottery, woodwork, fabric & fine art, clothes, holiday greens, tasty treats and toys are but a few of the items available.
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 9 – 7, Sat. 9 - 6
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
354 Main St., Hopkinton Village
Come join us as The Contoocook Artisans present their 35th annual Craft Fair at St. Andrew’s Parish Hall in the center of Hopkinton village. This juried craft fair is a must see stop on your annual Starry Starry Weekend adventure with over 35 local artisans presenting their finely crafted work in a festive setting. With the addition of several new members and the expansion of offerings from our long time members, this show promises to have those special gifts you’re looking for. Christmas ornaments, fine jewelry, pottery, woodwork, fabric & fine art, clothes, holiday greens, tasty treats and toys are but a few of the items available.
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 9 – 7, Sat. 9 - 6
Christmas at the Depot
Train Depot, Contoocook Village
Located in the historic train depot in the center of Contoocook village and featuring hand-made crafts by local artisans; and "the kitchen," with homemade foods and baked goods, maple syrup, fiber crafts, winter hats and mittens, railroad photography, holiday cards, artwork and much more. Admission is free.
Located in the historic train depot in the center of Contoocook village and featuring hand-made crafts by local artisans; and "the kitchen," with homemade foods and baked goods, maple syrup, fiber crafts, winter hats and mittens, railroad photography, holiday cards, artwork and much more. Admission is free.
Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. 10 – 8, Sat. 10 – 6, Sun. 10 - 4
Contocook Methodist Church
24 Maple Street, Contoocook Village
Creative Angels Cookie Walk, Sat. Dec. 1st, 10a - 2p. Assorted homemade cookies, breads, pies, jams and jellies. Great for gifting or noshing while shopping.
Contocook Methodist Church
24 Maple Street, Contoocook Village
Creative Angels Cookie Walk, Sat. Dec. 1st, 10a - 2p. Assorted homemade cookies, breads, pies, jams and jellies. Great for gifting or noshing while shopping.
First Congregational Church Parish House
1548 Hopkinton Rd., Hopkinton Village
Annual Jewelry and Christmas Decoration Sale from 9 to 3pm. Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 2pm, cost $6.00/$8.00. Coffee and Tea will be served all day! So come, shop and eat.
Gould Hill Farm
656 Gould Hill Road
603-746-3811 or www.gouldhillfarm.com *Find us on Facebook!
656 Gould Hill Road
603-746-3811 or www.gouldhillfarm.com *Find us on Facebook!
Fresh apples, baked goods, NH Christmas trees and wreaths, and plenty of NH made and unique gifts.
Weekend Hours: 10 – 4
Weekend Hours: 10 – 4
Hopkinton Town Library
61 Houston Dr., Contoocook Village
603-746-3363 or www.hopkintontownlibrary.org
Special Weekend Event: An Evening for Children Ages 6 and up. Your children will enjoy making a craft and playing Bingo for Books (prizes are books) while you shop Starry Starry Weekend. Send them with their dinner, if you’d like. We’ll provide beverages and dessert. Fri. 6 - 8:15 pm.
Please call the library to register your child for this program.
61 Houston Dr., Contoocook Village
603-746-3363 or www.hopkintontownlibrary.org
Special Weekend Event: An Evening for Children Ages 6 and up. Your children will enjoy making a craft and playing Bingo for Books (prizes are books) while you shop Starry Starry Weekend. Send them with their dinner, if you’d like. We’ll provide beverages and dessert. Fri. 6 - 8:15 pm.
Please call the library to register your child for this program.
Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department
The Slusser Senior Center, 41 Houston Dr., Contoocook Village
603-746-2916, parkrec@tds.net or www.hopkinton-nh.gov (click on ‘RECREATION’)
Special Weekend Event: GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING WORKSHOP Sat., Dec. 2 at 11am and 1pm. Enjoy quality family time building and decorating a tasty gingerbread house! Space is limited and pre-registration & pre-payment ($20/house) is required. Call or visit our website to register.
The Slusser Senior Center, 41 Houston Dr., Contoocook Village
603-746-2916, parkrec@tds.net or www.hopkinton-nh.gov (click on ‘RECREATION’)
Special Weekend Event: GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING WORKSHOP Sat., Dec. 2 at 11am and 1pm. Enjoy quality family time building and decorating a tasty gingerbread house! Space is limited and pre-registration & pre-payment ($20/house) is required. Call or visit our website to register.
FOOD
Cracker Barrel General Store
Main St., Hopkinton Village
603-746-7777
Main St., Hopkinton Village
603-746-7777
A unique grocery store offering everything from the everyday to gourmet. We carry fresh baked pastries and pizza, local and distant wine & beer, organic meat and anything else you might need. Grab a fresh gourmet meal to bring home with you!
Special Weekend Events:
Friday Nov. 30; Beer Tasting of New Hampshire Distributors Offerings, 4 - 7 pm. Saturday, Dec. 1; Moonlight Meadery Tasting (mead is an alcoholic liquor made by fermenting honey and water) 4 - 7 pm. Regular hours: Mon-Thur. until 7, Fri. and Sat. until 8, Sun. until 6
Special Weekend Events:
Friday Nov. 30; Beer Tasting of New Hampshire Distributors Offerings, 4 - 7 pm. Saturday, Dec. 1; Moonlight Meadery Tasting (mead is an alcoholic liquor made by fermenting honey and water) 4 - 7 pm. Regular hours: Mon-Thur. until 7, Fri. and Sat. until 8, Sun. until 6
Colonial Village Supermarket
54 Park Ave Plaza, Contoocook Village
603-746-5085
Pharmacy, Supermarket, Large wine selection, Cards, Gifts and Everything in between!
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-8 Sat. 8-6 Sun. 8-5
Country Fare Diner
12 Maple Street, Contoocook Village
603-746-4140 *Find us on Facebook
Serving country style meals with homemade soups, chowders, sauces, gravies and honey cornbread. All menu items available for takeout.
Regular Hours: Open 7 days a week from 6a - 2p. Breakfast served all day, lunch beginning at 11a.
Dimitri’s Pizza
Contoocook Village
Country Fare Diner
12 Maple Street, Contoocook Village
603-746-4140 *Find us on Facebook
Serving country style meals with homemade soups, chowders, sauces, gravies and honey cornbread. All menu items available for takeout.
Regular Hours: Open 7 days a week from 6a - 2p. Breakfast served all day, lunch beginning at 11a.
Dimitri’s Pizza
Contoocook Village
Celebrating 25 years of serving the people of Hopkinton and Contoocook mouthwatering pizza pies
Regular Hours: Open 7 days a week, from 11 – 9.
Regular Hours: Open 7 days a week, from 11 – 9.
The Every Day Café
905 Main St., Contoocook Village
603-746-6041 or www.theeverydaycafenh.com
905 Main St., Contoocook Village
603-746-6041 or www.theeverydaycafenh.com
Offering a variety of fresh pastries, muffins and White Mountain Coffee. Breakfast is served all day and wonderful sandwiches that are filling and good for you. A homemade soup is offered each day, plus there’s FREE internet access.
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. and Sat. open until 6.
Regular Hours: Every day from 6:03 until 4:05
Special Starry Weekend Hours: Fri. and Sat. open until 6.
Regular Hours: Every day from 6:03 until 4:05
HEALTH
Acupuncture - Nancy J. Kschinka, Board Certified Acupuncturist
633 Maple St., Contoocook
603-746-4339, nancy@acuworks-nk.com or www.acuworks-nk.com
Treating the whole person for pivotal life changes on physical, mental, and emotional levels. Offering individual acupuncture treatment and energetic coaching for deep personal healing. Please call or email to schedule.
633 Maple St., Contoocook
603-746-4339, nancy@acuworks-nk.com or www.acuworks-nk.com
Treating the whole person for pivotal life changes on physical, mental, and emotional levels. Offering individual acupuncture treatment and energetic coaching for deep personal healing. Please call or email to schedule.
Peaceful Dragonfly Massage & Reiki - Peg Leighton, LMT, Intuitive Energy Healer
633 Maple St., Suite 2, Contoocook or
603-748-2748, sacredness@comcast.net or peacefuldragonfly.massagetherapy.com
Look for us on schedulicity.com for 24/7 scheduling *Find us on Facebook!
633 Maple St., Suite 2, Contoocook or
603-748-2748, sacredness@comcast.net or peacefuldragonfly.massagetherapy.com
Look for us on schedulicity.com for 24/7 scheduling *Find us on Facebook!
Special Event: Free $25 Gift Certificate with purchase of $100 Gift Certificate online at www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/selectpac.php. Peaceful Dragonfly Massage & Reiki offers relaxation massage, Reiki/Shamballa Energy healings, Workshops to Encourage the Journey Within, Metaphysical books, music, Essential Oils and more for your shopping experience.
Ohana Yoga
633 Maple St., Contoocook Village
603-748-1539 *Find us on Facebook!
Offers everything to do with Yoga for every body and every ability.
Special SS Weekend Hours: Open Fri. for events, Sat. and Sun. 8:30a - 8:00p
Special Events: For every purchase of a class pass you get an extra class free!
633 Maple St., Contoocook Village
603-748-1539 *Find us on Facebook!
Offers everything to do with Yoga for every body and every ability.
Special SS Weekend Hours: Open Fri. for events, Sat. and Sun. 8:30a - 8:00p
Special Events: For every purchase of a class pass you get an extra class free!
Friday, November 30th, 2012
8:30-9:30am Mixed Level Yoga - $8
10:30-11:30am Gentle Yoga - $8
3:30-4:15pm Kids Yoga - $5
6:30-8:00pm Yoga and Crystal Bowls - $15
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
8:00-9:15am - Power Yoga - $8
10:30-11:00am - Kids Yoga - $1
12:00-12:45pm - Gentle Yoga - $5
3:00-3:30pm - Pranayam, Your Doorway to Better health w/ Linda - Donation
4:00-4:30pm - A Meditation on Forgiveness w/Linda- Donation
6:30-9:30pm - Yoga Potluck Appreciation
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012
8:00-9:00am - Meditation - $8
9:15-10:15am - Mixed Level Yoga w/Robin - $8
10:30-11:45am - Gentle Yoga w/Robin - $8
1:00-2:30pm - Restorative Yoga w/Reiki - $15
4:00-5:30 - Partner Yoga - $15
Regular Hours: Varies depending on Classes offered.
Storms Fitness
442 Pine St., Contoocook Village
603-746-4572 or www.stormsfitness.com *Find us on Facebook!
Regular Hours: Open 7 days a week. Mon. – Thur. 5:15a - 8:00p, Fri. 5:15a - 7:00p, Sat. 7:30a - 3:00a, Sunday 8:30a - 3:00p and 5:00p - 7:30p
Children's Playroom: Mon. – Thur. 8:30a - 11:00a, Fri. 8:00a - 10:30a, Sat. 8:45a -10:15a442 Pine St., Contoocook Village
603-746-4572 or www.stormsfitness.com *Find us on Facebook!
Regular Hours: Open 7 days a week. Mon. – Thur. 5:15a - 8:00p, Fri. 5:15a - 7:00p, Sat. 7:30a - 3:00a, Sunday 8:30a - 3:00p and 5:00p - 7:30p
Flex Pass Gift Certificates are available during the 2012 holiday season - A GREAT gift idea! 10 visits with a car magnet and choice of coin skirt, towel, t-shirt or yoga mat - only $100.00. 5 visits with a car magnet and choice of coin skirt, towel, t-shirt or yoga mat - only $60.00. Stop in or call today. We welcome teens, adults and seniors. There is something for everybody to do/use and enjoy at Storms Fitness!
SERVICES
HR Clough - AutoBath Car Wash - Muddy Tracks Pet Wash
76 Pine Street, Contoocook Vilage
603-746-3456
Automatic and Self-Service car wash for vehicles of all sizes - Pet wash area for your furry friends.
Regular Hours: Seven days a week, 6a - 10p
Mr. Mikes Convenience Store and Gas Station
891 Main Street, Contoocook Village
