Community Calendar
Small Works Holiday Show Now Open at ArtSpace Gallery in Maynard
When:
Where: 15 Main Street in Maynard
Experience the fun of giving one-of-a-kind artworks this holiday season. The Small Works
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Sudbury Historical Society Open House
When:
Where: 288 Old Sudbury Road (next to Town Hall), Sudbury
The Sudbury Historical Society invites everyone to the Sudbury History Center and Museum, 288 Old Sudbury Road (next to Town Hall), on Saturday, December 6th, Sunday, December 7th, and Saturday, December 13th between 11:00am to 3:00pm to learn about town history, buy local items from the 01776 Gift Shop, enjoy free kids activities, and donate common household goods to Gifts of Hope Unlimited! Holiday merchandise such as Sudbury ornaments will be available. Bring a donation for Gifts for Hope and receive 10% off your gift shop purchase! Everything from bags, cleaning supplies, detergent, foil, kitchen items, paper products, soap, sponges, utensils, and wipes will be accepted and appreciated.
Hosmer House Opening in Sudbury
When:
Where: 299 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury
The Sudbury Historical Commission cordially invites you to join us as at the Historic Hosmer House, 299 Old Sudbury Road, for our annual holiday celebrations on Saturday, December 6th, from 11:00am to 3pm, Sunday, December 7th from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Saturday, December 13th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Please bring you friends, family and children to experience the charm of this beautifully preserved Town owned landmark which will be fully decorated for the Holiday season. We want to thank the many Sudbury organizations who have helped to decorate Hosmer House using the theme this year of PEACE. Enjoy guided tours, learn about the house's rich past and connect with fellow community members during this Holiday season. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available behind Town Hall and handicapped parking is available along the driveway.
FREE DRIVE THROUGH LIVING NATIVITY
When:
Where: 14 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton
Trinity Church at 14 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton is having a Drive Through Living Nativity on Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Trinity Church parking lot. Again, we have the opportunity to present the true Christmas story to our neighbors, family and friends at the drive through Live Nativity. Hundreds of people have heard the Christmas message at this event the several years, and we can’t wait to do it again! The sheep are coming and Daisy the donkey!
Holiday Handbells Candlelight Concert
When:
Where: 26 Concord Rd (across from the library) in Sudbury
On Friday December 12 at 7 p.m. The Sudbury Bellringers will present a fun and varied concert of seasonal music at Memorial Congregational Church. Children as well as adults of all ages are invited to come and relax while being inspired by some joyful music. Admission is free and the hour-long concert will be followed by refreshments. A voluntary goodwill donation will be accepted. MCC is located at 26 Concord Rd (across from the library) in Sudbury. For more information call Ann at 978-443-9237.
Stow Holiday Art Fair December 13th, 14th
When:
Where: 509 Great Road, Stow
The 2nd Annual SAGA (Stow Area Guild of Artists) Holiday Artisan Fair is at the Pompo Community Center, 509 Great Road, Stow. About 20 local artists will be offering a wide range of work that includes paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, culinary hand forged blades, handmade dolls, cards and much more.
The fair will be open Saturday, December 13th from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday, December 14th form 12 noon to 4PM. FREE parking and FREE admission
Be delighted and impressed by the incredible talent right here in our own community! Buy from painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, and more — all coming together for one festive holiday shopping experience filled with creativity and cheer.
The fair will be open Saturday, December 13th from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday, December 14th form 12 noon to 4PM. FREE parking and FREE admission
Be delighted and impressed by the incredible talent right here in our own community! Buy from painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, and more — all coming together for one festive holiday shopping experience filled with creativity and cheer.
MUSICIANS OF THE OLD POST ROAD
Presents
Christmas in the Bach Workshop
When:
Where: Multiple locations
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4:00 pm
First Unitarian Church, Worcester, MA
and live-streamed at www.oldpostroad.org
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
Old South Church, Boston, MA
In-person Audience Tickets $10-$55, kids come free with an adult
Virtual Audience Tickets: $35 individual, $70 family, $10 students
Performances will be presented on December 13 at 4 pm at First Unitarian Church in Worcester and online, and December 14 at 4 pm at Old South Church in Boston.
The weekend’s concerts are the second program of the ensemble’s “Cross-Pollinations” season, celebrating inspiration among composers and across cultures in four programs exemplifying the ensemble’s signature programming of musical “rediscoveries” performed alongside beloved 18th-century works.
First Unitarian Church, Worcester, MA
and live-streamed at www.oldpostroad.org
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
Old South Church, Boston, MA
In-person Audience Tickets $10-$55, kids come free with an adult
Virtual Audience Tickets: $35 individual, $70 family, $10 students
Performances will be presented on December 13 at 4 pm at First Unitarian Church in Worcester and online, and December 14 at 4 pm at Old South Church in Boston.
The weekend’s concerts are the second program of the ensemble’s “Cross-Pollinations” season, celebrating inspiration among composers and across cultures in four programs exemplifying the ensemble’s signature programming of musical “rediscoveries” performed alongside beloved 18th-century works.
Guest Table Community Dinner at First Parish Church Friday
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd in Stow
Please join us Friday, December 12 for our next dinner. We offer options made with vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free ingredients. All meals are nut-free. Doors open at 5 PM, dinner is served at 5:30 PM.
Our dinners, in the past and present, are sponsored by the generous donations from the Stow Community Chest. We are also grateful for the consistent support we receive from the Stow Council on Aging and The Stow Food Pantry.
Meals take place in Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd in Stow. Our building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with a meal, please email fpcguesttable@fpc-stow-acton.org.
Our dinners, in the past and present, are sponsored by the generous donations from the Stow Community Chest. We are also grateful for the consistent support we receive from the Stow Council on Aging and The Stow Food Pantry.
Meals take place in Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd in Stow. Our building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with a meal, please email fpcguesttable@fpc-stow-acton.org.
Ethan Robbins & Ariel Bernstein Offer Genre-bending Americana with Cold Chocolate 12/12
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own, and they’re stopping by to the Parish Center for the Arts on December 12 at 7:30pm. Bring your snacks and beverages for this evening of jazz music and more. Tickets range from $20-$25. Cabaret seating. For information about this and all upcoming concerts at the PCA, call (978) 692-6333 or visit pcawestford.org.
Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein (vocals/percussion/banjo), the Boston-based duo released their fifth full-length album in the Fall of 2023. “We're growing as a band, and I think that shows in our songwriting,” says Robbins. “This album was a leaping off point for many more new albums to come, and that's an exciting prospect,” adds Bernstein. Cold Chocolate is currently on tour supporting their latest album, "Now That's What I Call Cold Chocolate, vol. 1."
Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon, David Grisman, and Angelique Kidjo, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal who covered the band’s FreshGrass Festival set noted “there were plenty of magical moments… I will never forget [watching] Cold Chocolate perform.” Kathy Sands-Boehmer of No Depression raved, "[Ethan] feels the music in his heart and soul and it shows when he plays. Ethan becomes the music on stage. There’s an almost mystical connection between his guitar and the notes that flow out of it."
As for the band’s intriguing name and the story behind it, “it came from a childhood memory of mine,” says Robbins. “When my brothers and I used to visit my Grandfather in Wilkes Barre (PA), the whole drive there from DC we'd be in the backseat talking about the frozen Milky Way bars that awaited us in his freezer. I still remember pulling into his driveway after a six-hour drive. He'd come out to meet us--arms wide open for a hug--and the three of us would shoot right past him, headed straight for the freezer, where awaited us the King Size Milky Way Bars. So, in some ways, I dedicate the band name to my Grandfather's memory.”
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-12-25-cold-chocolate/208
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein (vocals/percussion/banjo), the Boston-based duo released their fifth full-length album in the Fall of 2023. “We're growing as a band, and I think that shows in our songwriting,” says Robbins. “This album was a leaping off point for many more new albums to come, and that's an exciting prospect,” adds Bernstein. Cold Chocolate is currently on tour supporting their latest album, "Now That's What I Call Cold Chocolate, vol. 1."
Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon, David Grisman, and Angelique Kidjo, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal who covered the band’s FreshGrass Festival set noted “there were plenty of magical moments… I will never forget [watching] Cold Chocolate perform.” Kathy Sands-Boehmer of No Depression raved, "[Ethan] feels the music in his heart and soul and it shows when he plays. Ethan becomes the music on stage. There’s an almost mystical connection between his guitar and the notes that flow out of it."
As for the band’s intriguing name and the story behind it, “it came from a childhood memory of mine,” says Robbins. “When my brothers and I used to visit my Grandfather in Wilkes Barre (PA), the whole drive there from DC we'd be in the backseat talking about the frozen Milky Way bars that awaited us in his freezer. I still remember pulling into his driveway after a six-hour drive. He'd come out to meet us--arms wide open for a hug--and the three of us would shoot right past him, headed straight for the freezer, where awaited us the King Size Milky Way Bars. So, in some ways, I dedicate the band name to my Grandfather's memory.”
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
For more information about the PCA and their season, visit pcawestford.org, email admin@pcawestford.org or find them on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Direct ticket link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-12-25-cold-chocolate/208
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Santa will visit the neighborhoods of Acton on Saturday, December 13th 2025
From 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.!
When:
Where: Acton
The Jolly fellow will ride in a vintage 1936 REO fire truck, escorted by the Acton Fire Department. Come one, come all! Be sure to bring your wish list. Santa’s helpers will also collect non-perishable food items for the Acton Food Pantry.
Look for us on Facebook @Santaride Santa
Look for us on Facebook @Santaride Santa
- Times are subject to change.
Holiday Pops! With the Concord Band
When:
Where: 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord
The Concord Band presents Holiday Pops! on Saturday, December 13, at 7:00pm at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. Seasonal and contemporary selections featuring ensembles from the Band, including a trumpet trio playing "Bugler's Holiday", woodwind ensemble performing "Suite of Carols", and saxophone quartet welcoming a visit from Santa. Other pieces will include "Russian Christmas Music" by Alfred Reed and selections from the film score for "Home Alone" by John Williams. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby before the concert and during intermission. Traditional and popular music with an audience sing-along.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children under 12. To reserve tickets, please visit: ticketstage.com/concordband
Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children under 12. To reserve tickets, please visit: ticketstage.com/concordband
More Funny at the PCA with Comedy Open Mic Night #2
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The second of the season, the Parish Center for the Arts (PCA) is holding another Comedy Open Mic night on December 13 at 7:30pm! These mic nights are open to the public ($5 suggested donation), and all are welcome. You can bring your funny (if slots are available) and take the stage, or just come to watch (and laugh)! Each night will have different guest host; each night will have special guest comedians; and each night has 12 5-minute slots for local stand-up folks to sign up and present a set. It’ll be fun for all!
On December 13, we're excited to welcome host Julie Wesner. Wesner brings a deeply personal perspective to comedy, shaped by her own experiences with depression. Having navigated difficult chapters in her life, she channels that journey into a comedic style marked by raw honesty and emotional depth. Her willingness to be vulnerable on stage has connected powerfully with audiences who recognize themselves in her stories.
A fixture in the local comedy community, Wesner regularly performs at open mics and showcases, helping to elevate emerging talent and strengthen the scene. Her commitment to the craft shines through in every performance, where humor becomes both an art form and a path to healing.
Wesner's comedy stands as proof that our struggles can fuel creativity and purpose. Through laughter, she transforms pain into connection, offering audiences not just entertainment but a reminder of comedy's redemptive power.
Remaining Comedy Open Mic dates include February 7, 2026 with Wayne Russell; and June 20, 2026 with Jenny Fitz. For more information about the PCA's Comedy Open Mics, be it as an audience member or if you interested in a slot at the mic, email admin@pcawestford.org or visit pcawestford.org and click on Performances; Comedy! You can also find the PCA on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
On December 13, we're excited to welcome host Julie Wesner. Wesner brings a deeply personal perspective to comedy, shaped by her own experiences with depression. Having navigated difficult chapters in her life, she channels that journey into a comedic style marked by raw honesty and emotional depth. Her willingness to be vulnerable on stage has connected powerfully with audiences who recognize themselves in her stories.
A fixture in the local comedy community, Wesner regularly performs at open mics and showcases, helping to elevate emerging talent and strengthen the scene. Her commitment to the craft shines through in every performance, where humor becomes both an art form and a path to healing.
Wesner's comedy stands as proof that our struggles can fuel creativity and purpose. Through laughter, she transforms pain into connection, offering audiences not just entertainment but a reminder of comedy's redemptive power.
Remaining Comedy Open Mic dates include February 7, 2026 with Wayne Russell; and June 20, 2026 with Jenny Fitz. For more information about the PCA's Comedy Open Mics, be it as an audience member or if you interested in a slot at the mic, email admin@pcawestford.org or visit pcawestford.org and click on Performances; Comedy! You can also find the PCA on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram!
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
The Winter Holiday Breakfast Returns to Bedford – December 14, 2025
When:
Where: 9 Mudge Way, Bedford
The Rotary Club of Bedford is delighted to announce the return of a beloved community tradition: the Winter Holiday Breakfast, taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bedford High School.
This festive fundraiser is all about bringing neighbors together to celebrate the season and support the work of the Rotary Club of Bedford Foundation. Proceeds from last year’s breakfast helped make a lasting impact in our community, funding local projects such as:
We also funded several international projects, including a clean water initiative in Kenya and a project supporting medical transportation in rural Ghana.
For just $10, this year's guests will enjoy a hot pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, bagels, and all the fixings. Children can visit with Santa Claus, create seasonal crafts, and experience a celebration that recognizes all winter holidays—from Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, Diwali, and the New Year.
“This event is about more than pancakes—it’s about community spirit,” said Club President Tom Pinney. “We’re excited to bring families and friends together in a way that celebrates our diversity while raising funds to support important causes.”
The Rotary Club of Bedford is also inviting local businesses and organizations to become event sponsors. Sponsorship not only helps strengthen community programs but also offers an opportunity to connect with hundreds of families who attend this cherished holiday tradition.
This year, we’re excited to add a festive entertainment program to make the event even more joyful and memorable. We are seeking community members and local groups who would like to share their talents—whether musical, theatrical, comedic, or otherwise—with the community. Details on how to sign up will be forthcoming.
The Winter Holiday Breakfast promises something for everyone: delicious food, festive entertainment, creative activities, and the chance to kick off the holiday season surrounded by community.
The Rotary Club warmly invites all families, friends, and neighbors to join in this joyful tradition.
For more information, visit https://bedfordmarotary.org/page/winter-holiday-breakfast.
This festive fundraiser is all about bringing neighbors together to celebrate the season and support the work of the Rotary Club of Bedford Foundation. Proceeds from last year’s breakfast helped make a lasting impact in our community, funding local projects such as:
- Youth Scholarships
- Equipment for the Lane School Science Center
- Hope for the Hungry Meal Packing Event
- Alarms for Seniors through the Bedford Fire Department
We also funded several international projects, including a clean water initiative in Kenya and a project supporting medical transportation in rural Ghana.
For just $10, this year's guests will enjoy a hot pancake breakfast with eggs, sausage, bagels, and all the fixings. Children can visit with Santa Claus, create seasonal crafts, and experience a celebration that recognizes all winter holidays—from Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, Diwali, and the New Year.
“This event is about more than pancakes—it’s about community spirit,” said Club President Tom Pinney. “We’re excited to bring families and friends together in a way that celebrates our diversity while raising funds to support important causes.”
The Rotary Club of Bedford is also inviting local businesses and organizations to become event sponsors. Sponsorship not only helps strengthen community programs but also offers an opportunity to connect with hundreds of families who attend this cherished holiday tradition.
This year, we’re excited to add a festive entertainment program to make the event even more joyful and memorable. We are seeking community members and local groups who would like to share their talents—whether musical, theatrical, comedic, or otherwise—with the community. Details on how to sign up will be forthcoming.
The Winter Holiday Breakfast promises something for everyone: delicious food, festive entertainment, creative activities, and the chance to kick off the holiday season surrounded by community.
The Rotary Club warmly invites all families, friends, and neighbors to join in this joyful tradition.
For more information, visit https://bedfordmarotary.org/page/winter-holiday-breakfast.
Littleton Historical Society Holiday Open House
When:
Where: 4 Rogers Street, Littleton
The Littleton Historical Society on 4 Rogers Street will host a Holiday Open House on Sunday,
December 14, from 1-4 pm. A performance by the Congregational Church Handbell Choir will
be featured from 1:30-2:00. Tasty old-fashioned refreshments will be served and there will be a
craft for children.
Come see our building decked out for the holidays, socialize with friends, and check out our
museum displays!
December 14, from 1-4 pm. A performance by the Congregational Church Handbell Choir will
be featured from 1:30-2:00. Tasty old-fashioned refreshments will be served and there will be a
craft for children.
Come see our building decked out for the holidays, socialize with friends, and check out our
museum displays!
Chelmsford Community Concert Band Annual Holiday Concert
When:
Where: McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Community Concert Band will be ringing in the season at their annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 14th, at 2pm at McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford. This year’s program includes a musical accompaniment to the beloved poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Dawson’s soaring arrangement of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” a medley of tunes from the Overture to The Muppet Christmas Carol, and everyone’s favorite can’t-miss tunes.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families. There will also be a fundraising raffle of fun seasonal items and baked goods available for an additional donation.
The Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council and your donations. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSky, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
Admission to the concert is free, but donations are always very gratefully accepted so that the band can continue to operate. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $20 for families. There will also be a fundraising raffle of fun seasonal items and baked goods available for an additional donation.
The Chelmsford Community Band has a 70-piece concert band and a 20-piece jazz ensemble made of dedicated volunteer musicians with a proud tradition of bringing live musical performances to this community since 1972. They are supported by grants from the Chelmsford Cultural Council and your donations. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSky, and find them online at www.chelmsfordcommunityband.com.
The Friends of the Goodnow Library Present Sleeping Beauty
When:
Where: 21 Concord Rd, Sudbury
The Friends of the Goodnow Library cordially invite you to a free presentation of Sleeping Beauty performed by the Tanglewood Marionettes. The program will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3 PM at the Curtis Middle School Auditorium, 22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury MA. Seating will be first come, first served. Free parking is available at the school. This program is another in a series of programs made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library.
Tanglewood Marionette’s production of Sleeping Beauty begins with a brief demonstration of the art of puppetry. Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about the various forms of puppets, from the simple glove puppet to the sophisticated marionette. Following the presentation of the story, there will be a question and answer session.
A classic tale which appeals to children of all ages, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall with the celebration of Princess Aurora’s birth. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will learn the answers when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this well-loved tale.
In the retelling of the tale, a painted storybook opens to reveal each scene. Beautiful hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
This program is recommended primarily for children from Pre-kindergarten through grade 2. Teens and adults will also enjoy not only the story, but also the artistry and technical elements of the program. Please join us for this very special family event.
Founded in 1993 by Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer, Tanglewood Marionettes is a marionette theater based in New England. Their repertoire consists primarily of classic tales performed by skilled puppeteers who have spent many years perfecting their art. They have toured throughout the United States.
In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates at the Friends of the Goodnow Library website: https://www.friendsofgoodnow.org/
Tanglewood Marionette’s production of Sleeping Beauty begins with a brief demonstration of the art of puppetry. Through humorous interplay, the audience will learn about the various forms of puppets, from the simple glove puppet to the sophisticated marionette. Following the presentation of the story, there will be a question and answer session.
A classic tale which appeals to children of all ages, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall with the celebration of Princess Aurora’s birth. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will learn the answers when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this well-loved tale.
In the retelling of the tale, a painted storybook opens to reveal each scene. Beautiful hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
This program is recommended primarily for children from Pre-kindergarten through grade 2. Teens and adults will also enjoy not only the story, but also the artistry and technical elements of the program. Please join us for this very special family event.
Founded in 1993 by Anne Ware and Peter Schaefer, Tanglewood Marionettes is a marionette theater based in New England. Their repertoire consists primarily of classic tales performed by skilled puppeteers who have spent many years perfecting their art. They have toured throughout the United States.
In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates at the Friends of the Goodnow Library website: https://www.friendsofgoodnow.org/
Blessed Trinity Parish Invites Community to Annual “Lessons & Carols”
— An Evening of Scripture, Prayer, and Song
When:
Where: 75 King Street, Littleton
Blessed Trinity Parish warmly invites the community to a reflective and inspiring evening at its annual Lessons & Carols celebration on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM at St. Anne Church, 75 King Street, Littleton, MA.
Lessons & Carols is a cherished Advent tradition that weaves together Sacred Scripture, prayer, and seasonal music to prepare hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Through a series of nine scripture readings—“lessons”—paired with choral music, carols, and prayer, participants are invited to journey through the story of salvation and the anticipation of Christ’s birth.
This year’s service will feature music from the talented choirs and musicians of Blessed Trinity Parish, offering a beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary Advent carols designed to engage all ages.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: St. Anne Church, 75 King Street, Littleton, MA
A free will offering will be accepted at the door to benefit Blessed Trinity Parish. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors/students.
“Lessons & Carols is a chance to pause during the busyness of the season and reconnect with the true meaning of Advent,” said organizers of the event. “We eagerly welcome parishioners, families, neighbors, and guests from across the region to share in this prayerful and joy-filled evening.”
All are welcome; no tickets are required.
For more information, please contact KiKi Donahue, Communications, Blessed Trinity Parish at 978-320-4212 or KristenD@BlessedTrinityCatholic.org
Lessons & Carols is a cherished Advent tradition that weaves together Sacred Scripture, prayer, and seasonal music to prepare hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Through a series of nine scripture readings—“lessons”—paired with choral music, carols, and prayer, participants are invited to journey through the story of salvation and the anticipation of Christ’s birth.
This year’s service will feature music from the talented choirs and musicians of Blessed Trinity Parish, offering a beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary Advent carols designed to engage all ages.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: St. Anne Church, 75 King Street, Littleton, MA
A free will offering will be accepted at the door to benefit Blessed Trinity Parish. Suggested donations are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors/students.
“Lessons & Carols is a chance to pause during the busyness of the season and reconnect with the true meaning of Advent,” said organizers of the event. “We eagerly welcome parishioners, families, neighbors, and guests from across the region to share in this prayerful and joy-filled evening.”
All are welcome; no tickets are required.
For more information, please contact KiKi Donahue, Communications, Blessed Trinity Parish at 978-320-4212 or KristenD@BlessedTrinityCatholic.org
Dona Nobis Pacem: A Solstice Celebration
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
Sunday, December 14, 5 p.m: First Parish Church of Stow and Acton presents a solstice celebration. Music Director Chris Hossfeld conducts the FPC Choir with accompanist Trevor Berens and soprano Jessica Tunick Berens. This is a multi-faith concert with seasonal music, including Bach’s "Dona Nobis Pacem" and "Ubi Caritas" by Ola Gjeilo, whose compositional style is often described as cinematic and evocative, with a lush, harmonious sound. The service begins at 5 p.m. at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Rd, Stow MA 01775.
Boxborough to Hold Menorah Lighting Celebration on Sunday December 14, Seeks Volunteer Families for Subsequent Nights
When:
Where: 502 Mass Ave., Boxborough
The Boxborough Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee invites all to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. at the town menorah in front the Boxborough Fire Station, 502 Mass Ave.
This year, the town will host a larger first night celebration to light the menorah with music, complimentary refreshments, and a craft table for kids.
The menorah lighting will continue at 6 p.m. on each subsequent night, December 15-21. The town invites Boxborough families to volunteer to lead the lighting. Interested in participating? Sign up by emailing the PCCC at pccc@boxborough-ma.gov and then invite your friends and neighbors to join you!
It is the town’s second year hosting a menorah lighting in addition to the annual tree lighting. The town’s menorah was designed, built, and donated to the town last year by the Kollmann-Klein family.
Parking for the menorah lighting will be available across Massachusetts Avenue at the Blanchard Memorial School.
This year, the town will host a larger first night celebration to light the menorah with music, complimentary refreshments, and a craft table for kids.
The menorah lighting will continue at 6 p.m. on each subsequent night, December 15-21. The town invites Boxborough families to volunteer to lead the lighting. Interested in participating? Sign up by emailing the PCCC at pccc@boxborough-ma.gov and then invite your friends and neighbors to join you!
It is the town’s second year hosting a menorah lighting in addition to the annual tree lighting. The town’s menorah was designed, built, and donated to the town last year by the Kollmann-Klein family.
Parking for the menorah lighting will be available across Massachusetts Avenue at the Blanchard Memorial School.
"Angels in the Light"
A candlelight ceremony in the loss of a child.....
When:
Where: 675 Old Post Rd N. Attleboro
Sunday December 14th - 6:30pm
First Congregational Church
675 Old Post Rd
N. Attleboro, MA
Music, vocalist, readings, speaking your child's name, fellowship
Please bring a 5x7 photo of your child........
www.mylesabove.org
First Congregational Church
675 Old Post Rd
N. Attleboro, MA
Music, vocalist, readings, speaking your child's name, fellowship
Please bring a 5x7 photo of your child........
www.mylesabove.org
Live Nativity at United Methodist Church of Westford December 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm
When:
Where: 10 Church Street in Westford
A Live Nativity will be performed outside at the United Methodist Church of Westford, 10 Church Street in Westford. Come celebrate Christ’s birth with a recreation of that special Bethlehem night – a tradition for our church and the community proudly offered by our Youth Group. Join us to sing carols, warm ourselves by a roaring bonfire and witness that special night so long ago that changed our lives and changed the world. Enjoy delicious hot cocoa and light snacks. Special thanks to the Chelmsford Community Band for providing music for this event! In case of inclement weather, we will move our performance inside the church in the sanctuary, followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome! Parking is available at the church, and our building is accessible for people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.umcw.org or Facebook.com/UMCWestford.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHORUS PRESENTS
ANNUAL CONCERT TO BENEFIT FOOD PANTRY
When:
Where: 84 Main St., at Westford Common
Community Christmas Chorus will present its annual concert to raise money and collect food for the Westford Food Pantry on Sun., Dec. 14, at 7:00 p.m., at First Parish Church, 84 Main St., at Westford Common. Thirty-one singers from several area towns, directed by René Minalga-Rheault, will perform sacred songs dating from high renaissance to the 21st century, plus a lively arrangement of “Jingle Bells.” The women’s ensemble, Elements, will perform “Tundra,” a piece by the contemporary composer Ola Gjeilo. Donna Olson, a Westford native and voice teacher, who has had leading roles in opera and oratorio throughout the country, will also perform. The program also includes an audience carol sing-a-long.
Suggested donation for admission is $5 a person, $15 a family, plus 2 non-perishable food items for the food pantry. All money collected at the door will be donated to the pantry. For further information, please call 978-692-8416.
Suggested donation for admission is $5 a person, $15 a family, plus 2 non-perishable food items for the food pantry. All money collected at the door will be donated to the pantry. For further information, please call 978-692-8416.
SFCOA Charzie Jewelry Fundraiser
When:
Where: 509 Great Road, Stow
Still looking for a special gift? The Stow Friends of the Council on Aging (SFCOA) and Charzie Jewelry can help! Charzie Jewelry will be popping up at the Pompo Community Center (509 Great Road, Stow) on Monday 12/15 from 11am to 2pm! Charzie will donate 20% of sales to the SFCOA. Charzie Jewelry, a Stow women-owned small business offers custom boutique jewelry. Select a classic design or create something unique. Choose gold filled or silver plated.
Visit www.charziejewelry.com for inspiration and ideas so you are ready to do some holiday shopping while also supporting Stow’s senior residents! . Funds raised by the SFCOA benefit Stow's senior residents through the Stow Council on Aging.
Visit www.charziejewelry.com for inspiration and ideas so you are ready to do some holiday shopping while also supporting Stow’s senior residents! . Funds raised by the SFCOA benefit Stow's senior residents through the Stow Council on Aging.
Longest Night Service at Acton Congregational Church
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Each year, Acton Congregational Church conducts a Longest Night worship service in recognition that the holiday season can be challenging for those dealing with loss and loneliness. This contemplative service invites us to slow down, breathe, and gently enter the presence of God. Through music, poetry, and scripture, we will explore the places of ache and tenderness in the human spirit.
Come as you are. Come with what you carry. Here, there is space for grief, healing, and sacred rest.
We hope you will join us on Wednesday, December 17th, as we gather for this gentle, restorative time together.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Come as you are. Come with what you carry. Here, there is space for grief, healing, and sacred rest.
We hope you will join us on Wednesday, December 17th, as we gather for this gentle, restorative time together.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Concord COA Now Offering a LGBTQ+ Social Group
When:
Where: 1276 Main St, Concord
Monthly LGBTQ+ Social Group Thursday, December 18th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The Concord COA is now offering a LGBTQ+ Social Group. The group regularly meets at the COA on the last Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. However, due to the Christmas holidays, it will meet on the third Thursday this month – on December 18th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Open to Concord older adults, friends, and allies, this welcoming space offers food, entertainment, and engaging activities, all made possible through a special grant. Please call to sign up at 978-318-3020.
Community Public Menorah Lighting
When:
Where: Littleton Town Common
Come and join for a Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Littleton Town Common on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the town common throughout the Chanukah festival.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the town common throughout the Chanukah festival.
MULTIGENERATIONAL GAME NIGHT AT FPC FRIDAY, DEC 19
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
All are welcome to the monthly Multigenerational Game Night at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy free parking, free snacks, and free fun! (Please do not bring snacks with nuts.)
The next Game Night will take place on Friday, Jan 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.
The next Game Night will take place on Friday, Jan 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.
PCA’s Annual “Charlie Brown” Jazz Concert December 20
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts will be presenting its annual jazz presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in two performances on December 20, 4pm and 7pm! Multi-talented Aidan Scrimgeour leads a jazz trio in a performance of Vince Guaraldi’s Grammy award-winning quadruple-platinum soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Come out for some evening holiday fun! Enjoy a compact program of holiday cheer and nostalgia with a live performance of an all-time classic. Kids of all ages are welcome to come and dance along with the music. Tickets are $20 for Members; $25 for non-Members; and $10 for youth under 12. Lap-sitters and carrier kids are free. Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to show start time. This event will sell out. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Visit www.pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
This event is sponsored by Alan Bell, AAMS™, Financial Advisor - (978) 486-1059 Office \ (617) 799-8680 Mobile; www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/alan-bell
Aidan Scrimgeour is a musician, composer, and educator from Salem, MA now based in Brooklyn (NY). Inspired by the energy and talent of the local North Shore music scene, he started performing in restaurants and venues as a teenager. After spending a couple years in the Contemporary Improvisation Program at New England Conservatory studying piano performance with Hankus Netsky and Ran Blake, he graduated with a B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University with a focus in Performance and Representation. He has performed at venues throughout the East Coast. Inspired by the Irish music scene in Boston, he co-founded and composed music for Celtic/Americana group Pumpkin Bread. The band has been featured on Brian O’Donovan’s Backroom Series and "A Celtic Sojourn" on WGBH. Aidan has been the piano faculty member at the Northeast Jazz Program led by Tom Palance for the past several years. He has been a regularly featured teaching artist at the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival. He is currently a teacher for the Jazz Passengers’ 5pm Porch Concert Program with Roy Nathanson. Aidan currently plays with several NYC based projects including his own jazz trio, country band Lissy & the Jacks and collaborations with several poets and dancers.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-20-25-a-charlie-brown-christmas-family-jazz-concert/229
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
This event is sponsored by Alan Bell, AAMS™, Financial Advisor - (978) 486-1059 Office \ (617) 799-8680 Mobile; www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/alan-bell
Aidan Scrimgeour is a musician, composer, and educator from Salem, MA now based in Brooklyn (NY). Inspired by the energy and talent of the local North Shore music scene, he started performing in restaurants and venues as a teenager. After spending a couple years in the Contemporary Improvisation Program at New England Conservatory studying piano performance with Hankus Netsky and Ran Blake, he graduated with a B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University with a focus in Performance and Representation. He has performed at venues throughout the East Coast. Inspired by the Irish music scene in Boston, he co-founded and composed music for Celtic/Americana group Pumpkin Bread. The band has been featured on Brian O’Donovan’s Backroom Series and "A Celtic Sojourn" on WGBH. Aidan has been the piano faculty member at the Northeast Jazz Program led by Tom Palance for the past several years. He has been a regularly featured teaching artist at the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival. He is currently a teacher for the Jazz Passengers’ 5pm Porch Concert Program with Roy Nathanson. Aidan currently plays with several NYC based projects including his own jazz trio, country band Lissy & the Jacks and collaborations with several poets and dancers.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-20-25-a-charlie-brown-christmas-family-jazz-concert/229
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Presents Messiah Sing In Dec. 21, 4 p.m.
When:
Where: 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard
Join us on Sunday, December 21st at 4:00 pm for the 61st Annual Community Sing-In of the MESSIAH ORATORIO here in our church, open to the wider community. The Music Director for this event is the renowned Leon Burke. This is a marvelous opportunity for singers and listeners to join professional soloists and orchestra to share this treasured tradition. No experience required! Bring a friend!
Bring your own music score or buy one at the door. There is a suggested donation of $25 to help pay our professional musicians, but of course no one is turned away! Harvard UU Church is located at 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard.
Bring your own music score or buy one at the door. There is a suggested donation of $25 to help pay our professional musicians, but of course no one is turned away! Harvard UU Church is located at 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard.
“The Longest Night”
When:
Where: 5 High Street, Acton
Sunday, December 21, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
5 High Street, Acton
Come join us at the Faulkner House Sunday December 21 from 4 to 6 PM to celebrate the longest night of the year. We will share our holiday traditions and trace the history of the importance of the winter solstice throughout Europe and the colonies, and how it has been revived in recent years. There will be hot chocolate, eggnog and traditional English plum pudding treats served while we read the "Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore and sing song songs of cheer to celebrate the season.
5 High Street, Acton
Come join us at the Faulkner House Sunday December 21 from 4 to 6 PM to celebrate the longest night of the year. We will share our holiday traditions and trace the history of the importance of the winter solstice throughout Europe and the colonies, and how it has been revived in recent years. There will be hot chocolate, eggnog and traditional English plum pudding treats served while we read the "Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore and sing song songs of cheer to celebrate the season.
Low Lily Celebrates the Winter Solstice December 21
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Come celebrate winter’s light with a night of soul-stirring music, powerful harmonies, and the joyful energy of the season! The Parish Center for the Arts is welcoming back audience favorites Low Lily for a special Sunday afternoon event on December 21 at 4pm! This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to honor the season. Tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
American Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Winter Solstice with a concert featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitars, banjo, and soaring three-part harmonies. Low Lily blends the energy of fiddle tunes, the intimacy of folk, and the drive of Americana into a rich soundscape. With award-winning recordings and songs embraced by audiences worldwide, Low Lily delivers a high-spirited and heartfelt celebration of winter’s light and community.
Led by the talents of Liz Simmons (vocals, guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, mandolin), and Natalie Padilla (vocals, fiddle, banjo) Low Lily has captivated audiences across North America and the UK with their with their signature blend of tradition and innovation. Their distinctive sound has earned them two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Awards, affirming their place as a powerful voice in today’s acoustic music scene.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-21-25-low-lily-s-winter-solstice-celebration/HJ74SFDSSSDBX6LG4EESKMTG
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
American Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Winter Solstice with a concert featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitars, banjo, and soaring three-part harmonies. Low Lily blends the energy of fiddle tunes, the intimacy of folk, and the drive of Americana into a rich soundscape. With award-winning recordings and songs embraced by audiences worldwide, Low Lily delivers a high-spirited and heartfelt celebration of winter’s light and community.
Led by the talents of Liz Simmons (vocals, guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, mandolin), and Natalie Padilla (vocals, fiddle, banjo) Low Lily has captivated audiences across North America and the UK with their with their signature blend of tradition and innovation. Their distinctive sound has earned them two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Awards, affirming their place as a powerful voice in today’s acoustic music scene.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-21-25-low-lily-s-winter-solstice-celebration/HJ74SFDSSSDBX6LG4EESKMTG
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Community Public Menorah Lighting
When:
Where: Stow Lower Common
Come and join for a Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Stow Lower Common on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the lower common throughout the Chanukah festival.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the lower common throughout the Chanukah festival.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company Wants You!
When:
Where: 30 Middle Road, Boxborough
The Boxborough Company of Minutemen will hold a Company meeting on Sunday December 21 at the Boxborough Community Center at 30 Middle Road starting at 8 p.m. For information please contact Captain Rich Grady at captain@boxboroughminutemen.org or Lieutenant Tim Blankenship at lieutenant@boxboroughminutemen.org.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775. You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.
Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades and town celebrations, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to the FreeBee Market, community supper, and other service organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.
All are welcome to come and make new connections with others.
For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775. You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.
Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades and town celebrations, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to the FreeBee Market, community supper, and other service organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.
All are welcome to come and make new connections with others.
For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.
Family Christmas Eve Worship Service at Acton Congregational Church, Featuring Musical Guest Nino & Friends
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Join us for a special family-friendly Christmas Eve lessons and carols worship service. This music-filled service will also feature Nino & Friends, a lively ensemble bringing energizing music to our celebrations.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Christmas Eve Services at United Methodist Church of Westford December 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm
When:
Where: 10 Church Street, Westford
Join us as we celebrate our Savior’s birth! Our 5:30 pm Family Service will include “Silent Night” by candlelight (with glow sticks for the children). Our 10:00 pm Traditional Service will include Holy Communion, music from our Adult Choir, and “Silent Night” by candlelight. All are welcome! A pre-recorded Christmas Eve service will also be available on our website. Parking is available at the church, and our building is accessible for people with disabilities. Weekly worship is offered Sunday mornings in-person at 9:30 am, or you may view our worship service on our website each Sunday. For more information, visit www.umcw.org or Facebook.com/UMCWestford.
Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service
When:
Where: 327 Concord Road, Sudbury
Join First Parish of Sudbury for a Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 6 pm in the center of historic Sudbury.
We gather to light candles of hope and joy in the quiet dark, to sing the familiar carols, and to find modern meaning in this ancient and profoundly relevant story.
All are welcome!
First Parish is located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury. Accessible parking is on site, and additional free parking is available across the street behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury).
For additional information: See www.fpsudbury.org email office@fpsudbury.org, or call 978-443-2043.
We gather to light candles of hope and joy in the quiet dark, to sing the familiar carols, and to find modern meaning in this ancient and profoundly relevant story.
All are welcome!
First Parish is located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury. Accessible parking is on site, and additional free parking is available across the street behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury).
For additional information: See www.fpsudbury.org email office@fpsudbury.org, or call 978-443-2043.
Christmas Eve Concert-Prelude at Acton Congregational Church
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Each year, we have an extended 30-minute concert-prelude to our traditional Christmas Eve lessons & carols worship service. Enjoy many wonderful Christmas favorites as well as some unexpected gems performed by several of our own ACC musical arts and accompanied by our talented organist, Liz Carley.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Christmas Eve Evening Candlelight Worship Service at Acton Congregational Church
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Join us for a special traditional Christmas Eve lessons and carols worship service. Come early and enjoy a full 30-minute Concert prelude.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Boxborough Minutemen Christmas Tree Pickup January 3
When:
Where: 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111), Boxborough
The Boxborough Minutemen, with help from the Boxborough DPW, will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees from Boxborough residents this year on Saturday, January 3 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Beginning December 20, look for the sign-up forms on the Boxborough Minuteman website: https://boxboroughminutemen.org. The cost for pickup is $20; deadline for all payments is December 31.
For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org
For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org
Lost in Fog – Photographing the Foggy Landscape
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
When:
Where: 29 Church Street, Hudson
On Wednesday, January 7, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Ed McGuirk, an award-winning landscape and nature photographer, who will show how to craft interesting landscape images using the element of fog. He will discuss how fog can create moods that add drama and emotion to one’s images. The program will cover the technical, creative and post-processing aspects of photographing foggy landscapes. You will learn about what causes fog and how to predict its appearance.
Ed, whose work concentrates on the wilderness landscapes of New England, has earned numerous photographic honors. His images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer and other publications. Visit Ed’s website www.edmcguirkphoto.com to check out his numerous “Image Galleries”.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Ed’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Ed, whose work concentrates on the wilderness landscapes of New England, has earned numerous photographic honors. His images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer and other publications. Visit Ed’s website www.edmcguirkphoto.com to check out his numerous “Image Galleries”.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Ed’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Always Truthful, Cormac McCarthy Speaks Through His Art and Performance
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts’ stage becomes folk singer/songwriter Cormac McCarthy’s palette on January 9 at 7:30pm, part of the PCA’s Coffeehouse Series! Tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
“A distinctive songwriter with a warm, powerful, inherently melodic baritone, a fine guitarist and a devastating wit … enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face…” Jeff McLaughlin, The Boston Globe
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-9-26-cormac-mccarthy/7YXHVX7FHNNHIHQAALBAN2AN
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
“A distinctive songwriter with a warm, powerful, inherently melodic baritone, a fine guitarist and a devastating wit … enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face…” Jeff McLaughlin, The Boston Globe
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-9-26-cormac-mccarthy/7YXHVX7FHNNHIHQAALBAN2AN
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
Bluegrass Fan Favorites The Hosmer Mountain Boys Play Westford 1/10/26
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
On 1/10/26, Bluegrass fan favorites The Hosmer Mountain Boys take the stage at Parish Center for the Arts at 7:30pm! Tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene (while having a lot of fun in the process). They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick (ME), as Connecticut’s best kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb picking style of Lester Flatt. Mandolinist Red Day is the newest, having been a semi-regular guest with the band of late. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-10-26-hosmer-mountain-boys/218
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene (while having a lot of fun in the process). They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick (ME), as Connecticut’s best kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb picking style of Lester Flatt. Mandolinist Red Day is the newest, having been a semi-regular guest with the band of late. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
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Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Town of Acton, in Collaboration with 3x3 and ACBC, is Hosting a Series of Community Focus Group Sessions
When:
Where: Online
The Town of Acton wants to hear people’s stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fairer for everyone. These small group talks are part of a larger project aimed at understanding what people need and helping everyone feel healthy, included, and supported.
Why Join?
✔ Share your experience on Acton.
✔ Help find out what is going well and what we can make better.
✔Meet neighbors and share your ideas about how our town should grow
What to Expect
✔ A group talk that lasts 60–90 minutes and is held online.
✔ Anyone who lives or works in Acton can join.
✔ We can help with language or accessibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please register here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDT52PX). Our sessions are planned to be conducted digitally on January 13 and 15. If these dates don’t work for you, we are happy to share the times for other sessions. The registration form offers an option for you to express interest outside of the specified dates.
Why Join?
✔ Share your experience on Acton.
✔ Help find out what is going well and what we can make better.
✔Meet neighbors and share your ideas about how our town should grow
What to Expect
✔ A group talk that lasts 60–90 minutes and is held online.
✔ Anyone who lives or works in Acton can join.
✔ We can help with language or accessibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please register here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDT52PX). Our sessions are planned to be conducted digitally on January 13 and 15. If these dates don’t work for you, we are happy to share the times for other sessions. The registration form offers an option for you to express interest outside of the specified dates.
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
When:
Where: 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus is beginning its second season and starting to prepare for its winter concert.
Event Information:
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Join us for our winter concert at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Featuring our K-2 and 3-7 choirs!
We are excited to perform the world premier of We Are Change, a piece composed by CCC Singers & Jim Papoulis.
Doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
Event Information:
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Join us for our winter concert at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Featuring our K-2 and 3-7 choirs!
We are excited to perform the world premier of We Are Change, a piece composed by CCC Singers & Jim Papoulis.
Doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.