Broad selection of holiday events set this weekend; Towns offer Chain of Lights.The holiday season will kick off in the Blackstone Valley this weekend with crafts fairs, bazaars, and trolley tours, all offering something for everyone. SUTTON Sutton's Chain of Lights will be held tomorrow, and will feature special events such as a wreath decorating contest sponsored by the Sutton Garden Club at the First Congregational Church First Congregational Church may refer to:
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Trolley 2 is the connector shuttle between the First Congregational Church and St. Anne's Parish. Trolley Route 3 will include stops at the National Gallery for holiday activities, gifts and collectibles; Oldies Oldies is a generic term commonly used to describe a radio format that usually concentrates on Top 40 music from the '50s, '60s and '70s. Oldies are typically from R&B, pop and rock music genres. 98.9 North Pole North Pole, northern end of the earth's axis, lat. 90°N. It is distinguished from the north magnetic pole. U.S. explorer Robert E. Peary is traditionally credited as being the first to reach (1909) the North Pole. In 1926, Richard E. at Manchaug Fire Station for music and skating on the old-fashioned skate park; Rebecca LeCouteur Interiors for decorations and other designs and pastries; St. Anne's Parish for a Christmas fair and model train display; Vaillancourt Folk Art for collectibles and studio tours; Sleighbell Christmas Tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Farm and Gift Barn for a visit with Santa, wagon rides and refreshments; and the Sutton Senior Center for caroling, baked goods and gifts. For more information on these events, visit www.suttonchainoflight.com DOUGLAS The annual lighting at the Old Douglas Common will take place tomorrow at 6 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Douglas Junior-Senior High School Chorus and an appearance by Santa. All are invited. There will be no parking on Route 16, but parking is available at the VFW See Video for Windows. . UXBRIDGE Santa Claus will arrive for the 10th Annual First Holiday Night and Santa Parade tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. The celebration will include a scenic light display; horse and carriage rides at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park, sponsored by Ironshoe Farm; transportation by Old Town Trolleys from the town center to the Blackstone River & Canal State Park; strolling singers from the Blackstone Carillons
The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m., stepping off from Elm Street in North Uxbridge. The Douglas High School Douglas High School (DHS) is a public secondary school in Minden, Nevada that is a part of the Douglas County School District. The school mascot is the Tiger, and the school's colors are orange and black. Their teams are known as the "Douglas Tigers. Marching Band will lead the parade and stop at the Town Common, where Santa will light the Christmas Tree. Santa will then proceed to the Center Fire Station, where he will greet children and hand out presents until 8 p.m. Other events in Uxbridge include: The Blackstone Valley Community Band at the Town Hall; a Jungle Encounter and refreshments at the Masonic Hall; The Point and Swing Big Band at the American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. ; the Post Road Singers and Worcester Men of Song performing at the Community House at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.; bell ringers at the Uxbridge Congregational Church and the Unitarian Church; The Vocal Guys barbershop quartet at UniBank for Savings; Buxton Fife & Drum and Christmas decorations at the Deborah Wheelock House; the Uxbridge High School Band and Chorus from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Uxbridge Senior Center, followed by the Honky Tonk Piano Man from 6:30-8p.m.; Art Gallery Tours at Alternatives Unlimited; and meet Diego and Boots from 5-8 p.m. at Books & Books. For more information, visit www.uxbridgeholidaynight.org MILLBURY The holiday events continue Sunday with Millbury's Chain of Lights and "Grafton Celebrates the Holidays." Millbury's Chain of Lights will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with stops highlighting the best of the community known as "The Gateway to the Blackstone Valley" has to offer, from sweet treats to church luncheons and a Victorian tea to church fairs, a tree lighting, visits with Santa and a live Nativity. Transportation around town will be provided by free trolley rides, or self-guided map tours on foot or by car. Maps will be available on Sunday. Parking will be at the Millbury Federated Connected and treated as one. See federated database and federated directories. Church, First Congregational Church, Millbury Federal Credit Union, Elm Draught House Cinema, and the municipal parking lot, located between Elm Street and Grove Street, across the from the post office. Local businesses and groups hosting Chain of Light events include: The Asa Waters Mansion, Millbury Senior Center, Elm Draught Cinema, Pearson's Elmhurst Dairy, Michael Graves Art Gallery, Paul's Center Bakery, Millbury Federated Church, Millbury Fire Ladies Auxiliary; Millbury Youth Camp, Vintage Victorian Treasures, Radius Healthcare Millbury, First Congregational Church, Robert and Company Antiques, Assumption Parent/Teacher Bazaar, Country Candle, Earth Songs, Millbury Health Center, Isabelle's Dream, Millbury Public Library, Grass Hill School, Millbury Baptist Church, Millbury Towne Florist, The Floral Boutique, The Candy Shoppe, Millbury Credit Union, Millbury Women's Club and Bossenele's Pizza. For information, call (508) 865-5831. GRAFTON "Grafton Celebrates the Holidays" will be held Sunday and feature special offerings from town businesses and organizations marked with the snow bear logo. Places around town participating in the event include: the Willard House and Clock Museum The Willard House and Clock Museum, located in North Grafton, Massachusetts, USA, is the former farm homestead of the Willard brothers (Benjamin, Simon, Ephraim, and Aaron), who made clocks there in the late 18th century, before they moved the business to Roxbury, where they became with the Annual Christmas tea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and clock making demonstrations; North Grafton United Methodist Church United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). with a craft fair; Our Glass Studio, where guests can meet local artists and enjoy some refreshments; Dance it Up! Dance Center and Sugarplums with "The Nutcracker's" Clara signing autographs from 12 to 2 p.m.; businesses at 2000-2004 Worcester Street, Country Plaza, and Commonwealth Plaza with special offers during the day; Brigham Hill Community Farm will have horse-drawn wagon rides, music and refreshments; Grafton Suburban Credit Union will have photos with Santa from noon to 3:30 p.m.; the Municipal Center will have a craft fair; the Grafton Police Department will have tours of the new station and refreshments; and the Unitarian Universalist Church on Grafton Common will have a "Fair Trade" fair in the fellowship hall, as well as other activities. For a full listing of events and times, visit www.graftoncelebratestheholidays.com ART: PHOTOS PHOTOG pho·tog n. Informal A person who takes photographs, especially as a profession; a photographer. : T&G Staff/PAUL KAPTEYN CUTLINE: (PHOTO 1) Millbury Senior Center Site Manager Mary Clark decorates the center yesterday in preparation for the weekend's local Chain of Lights celebration. (PHOTO 2) Paul O'Connor, owner of Sleighbell Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop in Sutton, hangs a banner to promote that town's Chain of Lights celebration. |
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