RESORT INSIDER

2-week event lineup

The Resort Insider is updated weekly to keep you informed on events, programs, and all that is going on in.
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COMMUNITY NEWS 

Toy Drive
'Tis the season to give back for the holidays. Toad Hall Toys is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children of local families in need. Wendi is offering 20% off any toys or books that are purchased at Toad Hall for donation. Toys purchased elsewhere are also gratefully accepted. All donations will be delivered to the Campton-Thornton Fire Department by Dec. 16 for distribution locally. 603-236-4544

Winter Lights Competition
The Waterville Valley community is invited to participate in the 2024 Winter Lights Competition. It's open to all residents, second-homeowners, condo associations, small business and non-profits. 
SIGN UP by emailing jstearns@waterville.com by Dec. 15.  
VOTE from Dec. 16-22 for your favorites at the Waterville Valley Post Office.
Winners will be announced in the January issue of the Wig Wag.
‘Delicious’ prizes will be awarded for:
- Lodging Establishment – Outside Display
- Lodging Establishment – Inside Display
- Condominium Association
- Business
- Non-Profit & Municipal
- Residential Home

Customer Appreciation Day
Town Square's customer appreciation day is coming right up on Thursday, Dec. 5. Stay tuned to find out what deals are on tap.

Speaker Series
Margo Burns is the guest speaker on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m., at the Recreation Department. Margo will talk about the Salem witchcraft trials and ‘moldy bread’ – a case study in fake news. Margo is the 10th generation great-granddaughter of Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged in Salem in 1692 on charges of witchcraft. The Speaker Series is hosted by The Rey Center. All are welcome and admission is free.

Letters to Santa
Santa's elves have dropped off a North Pole mailbox at the Rec. Dept. The mailbox is open 24 hours a day through Dec. 10. 603-236-4695 for more information.

Retirement Soiree
Long-time Town employee, Sharon Charron, is retiring. The Town is hosting a party in her honor on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 4-6 p.m., at the Freestyle Lounge in the Ski Area base lodge. All are welcome to stop by.

Name the Shuttle Buses
BIG NEWS for Schuss Bus riders – this winter the ski resort is rolling out a shuttle bus tracker, so you'll be able to see where your ride is in real time! Before they launch the online tracker, they need YOUR help naming the five shuttle buses. Check out the Resort’s Facebook post for more details.

Ski Patrol Candidate Day
Interested in joining ski patrol? Waterville Valley Ski Patrol is hosting a prospective new candidate day on Saturday, Dec. 7. You’re invited to join resort ski patrol staffers for a day to ski, learn about patrol, and determine whether ski patrolling is something you are interested in pursuing. For more details and to register, email Director of Ski Patrol, Jeff Hayes, at jhayes@waterville.com.

Young Adult Patrollers
Waterville Valley Resort also offers a YAP program (‘young adult patroller’) for skiers and snowboarders under the age of 18. The program is a fun, informative introduction for future patrollers, including on and off hill training. If interested, contact Lee at bgm125@gmail.com.

Sunday Hike
The Recreation Department is leading a group hike up Three Ponds in Ellsworth on Sunday, Nov. 24. This hike is 5.6 miles, ascending 577 feet. Meet at the Rec. by 8:15 a.m. for transportation to the trailhead. Return to Waterville Valley by 3 p.m. $20 per person; $5 for WVRD members. Pre-registration is required. 603-236-4695

Mahjong
Mahjong is back at the Osceola Library on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 12-2 p.m. – starting on Dec. 4. There’s no mahjong on Nov. 28, Dec. 25 or Jan. 1.

Thanksgiving Weekend
The Saturday following Thanksgiving is the traditional kick-off to winter and the Valley will be hopping. 

Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday - Let's do our part and shop locally and support our Waterville Valley merchants. On Nov. 30, Coyote Grill will be open 4-9:30 p.m. for dinner and will have wild game and fresh seafood specials. Kalki Indian Cuisine is now offering biriyani and will be offering a special promotion on Nov. 30, buy any entree and get free vegetarian or chicken biriyani. 

Also on Saturday, Nov. 30…

  • The ski resort opens for the season.

  • Noon - 12th annual Cold Turkey Plunge to benefit Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports.

  • Santa arrives in Town Square at 3:30 p.m. and will settle in at the Adventure Center so he can meet with girls and boys.

  • Kids ages 5-11 are invited to Kids Night Out at the Recreation Department from 6-8 p.m. This is a drop-off event (and a chance for parents to grab a bite to eat or a festive beverage at one of Waterville’s restaurants!)

  • Santa will lead the tree lighting ceremony in Town Square at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks over Corcoran Pond.

Employee Housing
If you have employees looking for housing, Terri Qualters of Roper Real Estate has some options outside of the valley. Email her at terriq@roperre.com or call 603-236-3636.

Employee Recruitment Program
Looking for winter staff? WVRA’s Employee Recruitment Program is ongoing. If you're looking to fill positions at your business, fill out the form on visitwatervillevalley.com/members-only-hotspot (password: WVRAMembersOnly) and submit it to svankralingen@waterville.com. It's FREE to participate. This program will be offered until the budgeted funds are spent. 

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.