Five Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 7-9

Looking for something fun to do on the Seacoast this weekend? Here are some ideas (and be sure to tell us about the things you did and show us the pictures you took by e-mailing Editor Kyle Stucker at Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com):

1. Get Your Chowdah Fix: The third annual Soup and Chowder Challenge returns Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church.

The public event, which serves as a benefit for Hobbs House and the Hobbs House Food Pantry, pits locals against each other for bragging rights and highly-coveted soup mug trophies.

Raffles will also be conducted during the challenge, which is still seeking entries, to support Hampton Village Preschool.

Entry forms may be obtained by e-mailing capt.hfd@myfairpoint.net or admin@trinityhampton.org, or by contacting the church office at 926-5688. The deadline for entries is Friday, Dec. 7.

There will be two judging categories during the competition, "Best Soup" and "Best Chowder," categories that will judged by local food service professionals and by those in attendance for first, second and third place prizes and a "People’s Choice" award.

Contact Rusty Bridle at 926-8694 for more information.

2. Have a Festive Weekend: Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts this weekend, while there's also a local holiday shopping event in Hampton on Saturday morning.

3. Cheer on Local Athletes: The Winnacunnet High School Warriors girls' basketball team opens its season under its new coach Friday at home against Londonderry (junior varsity at 5:30 p.m./varsity at 7 p.m.).

Also, the WHS swim team competes at Pinkerton at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and the wrestling team competes at Manchester Central at 10 a.m. Saturday.

4. Eat, Laugh Compete for a Good Cause: The Hampton Parent-Teacher Association is hosting a holiday fundraiser this weekend featuring an Italian dinner buffet and a Texas Hold'em tournament at Ocean Gaming.

The PTA will also raise funds Saturday at Ocean Gaming, which also has a comedy hypnosis show that night and a mentalist on Sunday.

5. Go to the One Movie Marathon that Rules Them All: In celebration of the release of "The Hobbit," Lane Memorial Library is hosting a free, all-day "Lord of the Rings" movie marathon on Saturday.

Also, the Friends of Lane Memorial Library are hosting a doll clothing sale on Saturday,

What else is going on? You tell us! There are plenty of other events, but we want to know what you're going to do. Tell us in the comments!