#1. Tonight at the Roudenbush... check out their holiday reception!

#2. Also at the Roudenbush... Hampstead Stage Company presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens  Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 10:00 a.m. in the Roudenbush gym. $9 ages 12 to adult, $7 ages 3 to 11, 2 and under free.

#3. Tonight at the Blanchard School: Get All Shook Up!

#4. Pictured: Nancy Arbeene has another great nature photo, this one a fall flower, posted in our Pics and Clips Gallery.

#5. Half Staff Notice: Governor Patrick has ordered all flags on town and state property be lowered due to the death of State Representative Joyce Speliotis yesterday morning.