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Bellingham Police Toy Drive, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walmart, Bellingham

Toy drive will be at Walmart on 11/25, 11/26, 12/2, 12/3, 12/9 and the last day 12/10 from all 10-4

December 2

Bellingham Police Munchkins with Santa, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., includes holiday treats and crafts and an opportunity to meet Santa! Bellingham Police Station, 30 Blackstone Street, Bellingham

Ellis Paul, with special guest Grace Morrison, 8 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, MA, doors open 7:30 p.m., $25, smoke- and alcohol-free, desserts available. www.circlefolk.org

Bellingham Police Toy Drive, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walmart, Bellingham. Toys are given to Bellingham-area children, with excess donated to Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Grinch Story Stroll, First Saturday Family Fun, 11 a.m., Bellingham Town Common, sponsored by Bellingham Public Library

Downtown Franklin (circa 1932) Model Railway Exhibit opens at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, exhibit available to view during museum hours, Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m., through early January. Free admission, please consider bringing donation for Franklin Food Pantry.

Greater Milford Community Chorus Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Milford Town Hall, $12 at the door; children ten and under are welcome for free. There will be exciting raffle baskets to win, and refreshments served. 

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, with special guest Brian Roche, 8 p.m., Niagara Firehouse, 8 Exchange St., Millis, MA, doors open at 7:30 p.m., refreshments available, sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, supported by Millis Cultural Council, local state agency. Tickets at Eventbrite or email [email protected]

December 3

Bellingham Police Toy Drive, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walmart, Bellingham. Toys are given to Bellingham-area children, with excess donated to Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Greater Milford Community Chorus Holiday Concert, 1:30 p.m., Milford Town Hall, $12 at the door; children ten and under are welcome for free. There will be exciting raffle baskets to win, and refreshments served. 

December 8

Polar Express Extravaganza, 6-7:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham

SAFE Coalition Jack Frost Jubilee, 4-8 p.m., Proctor Mansion, 36 Common St., Wrentham, MA, includes Santa, reindeer, stories, sweet treats, $20 adults, kids free, www.safecoalitionma.org/jubilee

December 9

St. Blaise Christmas Country Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 1158 S. Main St., Bellingham, food, handmade items, mulled cider, kids’ activities, Santa, and Mrs. Claus 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bellingham Police Toy Drive, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walmart, Bellingham. Toys are given to Bellingham-area children, with excess donated to Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Exsultet! holiday concert “Listening to the Snow,” 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, MA, tickets $20; students & seniors (65+) $15; children 12 and under free at www.exsultet.us or call Stacey at (508) 395-5600.

Giant Menorah Lighting at Gilly’s House, 6:30 p.m., 1022 West St., Wrentham, Chanukah donuts, hot apple cider, chocolate gelt, lively Chanukah music, free raffle

Holiday Pop, 7:30-10 p.m., presented by the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St., Milford. Come celebrate winter’s magic with the CHSO and Greater Milford Community Chorus where The Grand Ballroom is transformed into a winter wonderland!  The warm sounds of the holidays will fill the hall with festive seasonal favorites, including a holiday sing-along and a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick! https://www.claflinhill.org/symphony-series/symphony 

December 10

Bellingham Police Toy Drive, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Walmart, Bellingham. Toys are given to Bellingham-area children, with excess donated to Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Joy to the World, Celebrations around the Globe, 2 p.m., presented by Charles River Chorale, Medway High School Auditorium, 88 Summer St., Medway, Tickets $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, https://www.charlesriverchorale.com/tickets 

Exsultet! holiday concert “Listening to the Snow,” 2 p.m., Allin Congregational Church, 683 High Street, Dedham, MA, tickets $20; students & seniors (65+) $15; children 12 and under free at www.exsultet.us or call Stacey at (508) 395-5600.

Friends of Franklin Elders and Franklin Senior Center present Winter Wonderland: a Community Holiday Light Event, 4:30-7 p.m., 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, come out for an evening of holiday cheer to see a display of beautifully decorated Holiday Trees and décor while enjoying Live Entertainment, Hot Cocoa & Cookies, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Fun for the whole family! For further details, call (508) 520-4945

December 12

BWOT meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bellingham Police Department’s conference room on Blackstone St. Bellingham. Contact us at [email protected] and visit us on Facebook.

December 14

Gingerbread Mania, 6-7 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Family program. Come and decorate gingerbread people using gingerbread, frosting and an assortment of candies. Please register.

Ladies of St. Anne Christmas Gala, 6 p.m., Empire Buffet, Diamond Hill Rd., Woonsocket, RI.   $27, due by December 3. Checks made payable to St. Blaise, with “LoSA Christmas Gala” on the Memo line, should be put in an envelope marked Attn: Ann-Marie Lavallee-Kell and dropped in the collection basket at any Mass. (508) 488-8528, for more information.

December 15

Holliston Dancing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker, Norwood Theatre. Student matinee tickets available for groups 12/15. For more info. see https://norwoodstage.com/the-nutcracker-2023

Gingerbread Mania, 11:30-12:30., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, for toddlers and preschoolers, Come and decorate gingerbread people using gingerbread, frosting and an assortment of candies. Please register.

December 16

Bellingham Women of Today Muffins with Santa, 9-11:30 a.m., St. Blaise Parish Hall, 1158 S. Main St., Bellingham, $5 per child, $15 family, muffins, bagels, juice, milk, coffee, food items $1-2, plus free crafts, coloring pages, take your own photos with Santa, raffle baskets, 

Holliston Dancing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker, Norwood Theatre. For more info. see https://norwoodstage.com/the-nutcracker-2023

December 17

Holliston Dancing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker, Norwood Theatre. For more info. see https://norwoodstage.com/the-nutcracker-2023

December 22

Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham. Register at redcrossblood.org

December 29

New Year’s Eve Party, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library,100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, family program, please register so we can plan for the craft supplies needed.