Good morning, Nashua.

This weekend, local holiday cheer takes center stage as Nashua South DECA hosts Jigsaws & Jammies for puzzle fun and community fundraising on Friday, Dec.

12 at Nashua South Cafeteria and People's Pub Night brings neighbors together at the Peddler’s Daughter on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Target at Pheasant Lane Mall is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua to help families in need this holiday season.

Target team members will shop, purchase, wrap and deliver gifts as part of the annual Great Gift-Together program.

The report highlights live music and arts events from today through Sunday across local venues with shows at Tortilla Flats, Rex Theatre, and more; events include a Charlie Brown Christmas tribute and other family-friendly performances.

Two New Hampshire students, Aadi Klukarni of Nashua High School South and Shelby McDonald of Plymouth Regional High, were selected by the Department of Education to join the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

They will study government in Washington, D.C. this March and get a $10,000 college scholarship each.

More than 500 New Hampshire students gathered at Bedford High School on Dec.

6 for the FIRST LEGO League State Championship, where top teams in grades 4–8 showcased robotics + research, and advancing teams will compete in the world festival in Houston from April 29 – May 2 for recognition.

Eleven individuals graduated on Wednesday from the Empowered Futures Program at Granite YMCA in Manchester after completing a 10-week training course for child care careers.

Their apprenticeship aims to ease a local shortage that has cost businesses $56 million a year, with most graduates already securing positions.

Rep. Tony Caplan introduced a bill that would bar the Environmental Services from issuing groundwater permits for plastic bottled water to protect groundwater and reduce waste.

The House Resources, Recreation, and Development Committee will review the proposal in the new year — aiming to conserve groundwater amid erratic weather.

At Rig A’ Tony’s Italian Takeout in Derry, owner Lisa DeSisto shows families how to make silky turkey gravy and vibrant whole-berry cranberry sauce using a classic 50% fat — 50% flour roux and apple cider as a fresh alternative to canned sauce for holiday feasts.

Ugly Sweater 5K

9 AM – 3 PM — Backyard Brewery and Kitchen — 21+ event — Celebrate the holidays with a fun run supporting local animal rescues while sporting your ugliest sweater.

Holly Jolly Craft Fair

9 AM – 3 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua — Free admission — Shop unique American-made holiday gifts from over 75 artisans.

Holiday & Pet Resin Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — All supplies included — Create personalized resin art while enjoying a festive atmosphere.