This Weekend: Harvest Moon Benefit, Christmas Boutique

Well, like it or not, we’ve officially had a real taste of winter. That cold weather is coming—along with some snowed-in evenings, lots of shoveling and some yummy hot cocoa. So here’s our warning to start using your weekends wisely. We’ve put together a lineup of events, and we fully expect you to get out and attend some! Here’s what’s going on this weekend:

WHERE/WHEN: Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHY GO: Kick start that holiday shopping!

PRICING: Admission is free.

WHERE/WHEN: Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Henry Carter Hull Library.

WHY GO: Wine, beer and good company for a worthy cause!

PRICING: Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Morgan School auditorium.

WHY GO: Loads of music-filled, family fun!

PRICING: Tickets are $10.

WHERE/WHEN: Sale kicks off on Friday at the Guilford Art Center.

WHY GO: Stock up on some unique holiday gifts—and maybe a few treats for you, too!

PRICING: Members save 10 to 15 percent this weekend!

WHERE/WHEN: Two seatings on Saturday—5:30 and 7 p.m.—at the North Madison Congregational Church.

WHY GO: A yummy fall meal and great company—and no pots and pans to wash!

PRICING: Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $7 for kids under 12.

Still need more to keep busy? Here are some more ideas:

: Clinton veterans and one guest are invited to the American Legion on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

: Drop off your donations at the Clinton or Guilford H. Pearce Real Estate Office through Nov. 30.

RJ JULIA EVENTS:

• – Thursday at 7 p.m.
• – Friday at 7 p.m.
• – Saturday at 3 p.m.
• – Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC:

• Thursday – Jim Paradis at Ballou’s from 7 to 9 p.m., Langley Project at  at 8:30 p.m.
• Friday – John Condie at Ballou’s at 8 p.m., Rock Bottom at  at 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday –  at 7 p.m., Marjory at Ballou’s at 8 p.m., Shake Down at  at 9:30 p.m.