DERRY — A longstanding youth theater troupe is bringing one of Disney's most beloved shows to a local stage.

Carina is an adult female, gentle girl hoping for a new home.

Claire is a petite tabby needing a new home.

AUBURN — Winter is a season for outdoor activities and also welcoming many birds to the backyard feeder.

Meet Boomer.

Ovation Theatre Company kicks off the 2020 season with a unique production featuring a small cast of youth actors taking on a powerful story.

Tommy is a tiger/white long-haired male cat ready to find a forever home.

Derry News readers were asked to send in a few of their favorite seasonal shots to celebrate winter and family. A favorite feathered pet was even submitted by one local reader.

Patrick is ready to find his forever home.

He wants to be your baby.

As 2020 gets its start, it's time to look back at a few festive holiday times that made this season bright in the area.

DERRY — It was a common occurrence to run errands for his family.

Blaze is 3 years old and a sweetheart.

DERRY — It was a journey of a lifetime for young explorers hoping to find that perfect holiday prize while visiting a famed frosty land.

DERRY — Pizzastock 3.5, a fundraising event held in memory of Derry teen Jason Flood and presented by Tupelo Music Hall, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 29, noon to 4 p.m.

Camille is a sweet girl ready to find that forever home.

Tucker is ready for a forever home.

CONCORD — The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen showcases the personal and professional growth and change of its members and guest artists with two exhibitions at its headquarters in Concord through Dec. 20.

To honor the autumn season with its colors, harvest splendor and cooler temperatures, we asked readers to submit some favorite photos showing off pets enjoying the outdoors and special excursions, colorful scenic shots around the area, and even a solemn owl perched in a tree.

Youth dancers from Derry will join other young performers representing communities all over southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts for New England Dance Ensemble's upcoming holiday performances of "The Nutcracker."

LONDONDERRY — Young dancers from Londonderry will join other dancers on stage for the Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater performances of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" set to take the stage at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1.

He's sweet, orange and white, and ready for a new home.

DERRY — On Nov. 1, The Derry Friendship Center held a celebration fundraiser at Brookstone Park and Event Center, celebrating 40 of service and also posthumously honoring founder Arthur Mills and his surviving family members.

LONDONDERRY — A cool, crisp fall morning drew crowds to run through some of Londonderry's most scenic spots while supporting a local elementary school.

Peaches is a cute, petite dark tortoise-colored kitten, ready to find her forever home.

LONDONDERRY — It's a fall favorite for families and those wanting to find a bit of seasonal adventure amidst rows and rows of cornstalks and paths.

Claire is a petite little Tabby girl, ready for that new, forever home.

Camille is a sweet girl ready to find that forever home.

It’s the town’s big party held every September, joining families, businesses and organizations together for a day of community spirit.

WINDHAM — Pizzastock, the music and fundraising arm of the Jason R. Flood Memorial, hosts free open mic nights on the third Thursday of each month at The Grind Rail Trail Café, 3 Rockingham Road, Windham, starting at 6:30 p.m.

DERRY — It's the month for scary fun, lots of treats and a long list of Halloween activities and family fun to enjoy.

DERRY — It was an afternoon to celebrate all things October and also the community and service provided by local Rotarians.

Duke is a cute little boy ready to find his forever home.