NOTE: Community bulletin board-type items are welcome for inclusion in the Happenings! section of the Xpress newspapers. Please allow enough lead time for publication. Email your calendar or event notice to [email protected]. 

Saturday, November 9

• Charlton City United Methodist Church will once again host Dynamic Cards, Collectibles and Craft Show at 74 Stafford Street, Charlton from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Two full floors of Trading Cards, Collectibles and Crafts of all kinds! The show will be jam-packed with 60+ tables and feature lunch, baked goods, and other goodies for purchase. Add to your collection or begin a new one. In addition to a very large variety of vendors and crafters, we'll also have lunch and baked goods for sale.  Partial proceeds help support many local community causes.  You win with all the sellers, and the world wins when you come to support the show.  Admission is FREE.  There is plenty of parking and the building is handicap accessible. For further information, including vendor inquiries: Joe Dupont.  [email protected]

Sunday, NOVember 10

• Music at the Farm season seven fall concerts continue  Nov. 10   at  2 PM. with artists in residence Yunwen Chen, cello and Xiyu Deng, piano. They will play Bach Suite No. 3 in C Major, Schubert "Arpeggione"Sonata and Brahms Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major. These indoor concerts are at Grace Note Farm 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Rd. Pascoag, RI. . Tickets are $30 , children $15,. call  401-567-0354 for reservation. Weather permitting, audience members are welcome to enjoy visiting the farm animals and walk the farm trails prior to the concert. These concerts are sponsored by Grace Note Farm, Virginia Sindelar, Artistic Director and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. www.gracenotefarmweb.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• A ceremony will be held at the WWII monument at 9:45 a.m. in Webster.Those marching in the Webster Dudley Veterans Day should meet at St. Louis School parking lot at 10:15 a.m. The bus to Dudley will leave at 10:30 a.m. The Court of Honor in Dudley will start at 11 a.m. All Scouting organizations that plan on participating are asked to meet at the Dudley Municipal Complex (Town Hall) at 10:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMEBER 13

• The Auburn Select Board has voted to schedule the fall special town meeting for Wednesday November 13 at 6 p.m. at the Auburn High School Auditorium, with a backup date of Thursday, November 14 at 6 p.m. 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

• Coffee Break, a non-denominational community Bible study for women—will begin a new study on the “The Gift of Christmas” from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Fairlawn Church, 305 Goldthwaite Road, Whitinsville. Held each Thursday, it is free and open to the community. The author writes, “Come face to face with the Christ of Christmas and discover the real meaning of this miraculous story. You’ll not only learn facts that may be unfamiliar and challenge some assumptions, but you’ll also grow in understanding why Jesus came to live among his people.” The study will be in small groups at Fairlawn Church. Refreshments are provided, and child care is available for infants through pre-school age. Each lesson is independent, so if you can’t attend every week, you won’t feel “lost.” There’s no “homework” required, and no previous Bible knowledge is necessary. Study guides and bibles are provided free of charge. For information, visit fairlawncrc.org/outreach/coffeebreak.cfm.

Saturday, November 16

• Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 268 Main St, Oxford, MA will hold a Fall Festival on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9 AM to 2 PM. There will be a huge basket raffle, attic treasures and an incredible bake sale.  Lunch will be available - a choice of chili or corn chowder. All are welcome!

Thursday, November 21

• Auburn Historical Society & Museum’s November meeting: C.E.R.T. in Your Community –This is the local coordinating structure that train volunteers to help emergency responders during disasters. Members of the Auburn Community Emergency Response Team will explain what the team has done and how you might become a member of the team. Auburn Sportsman’s Club at 50 Elm Street at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact the Auburn Historical Society and Museum at [email protected]. All meetings are free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

• Our Lady of the Valley Regional School hosts its 40th Annual Holiday Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 74 Mendon Street, Uxbridge  (behind St. Mary’s Church).

The OLV Holiday Fair, run through the Parents Guild, is one of the school’s largest fundraisers of the year with funds going to support Catholic education and activities for over 230 students in the region. The Fair includes something for attendees of all ages, including over two dozen local vendors selling unique gifts just in time for the holidays. Kids will have a great time participating in various activities, including a video game truck, bounce house, kids’ crafts, inflatable ax throwing, a special kid’s raffle table, a scavenger hunt, and much more. Santa will also be dropping in for free pictures.The Fair will also offer a variety of freshly made meals and baked goods. Pancakes will be served from 9-10 AM. Lunch options include a choice of a chicken parm sub, meatball sub, hot dog, or pizza, with fries also available. Snack options include fresh popcorn, soft pretzels, or chips. Additionally, there will be a wide selection of fresh cookies and baked goods available.The Fair offers multiple opportunities to win great prizes. In addition to the kids’ raffle, participants can try their luck at the grand raffle, super raffle, and basket raffles, which feature over 50 unique baskets.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• Holiday Lighting Celebration on the Douglas Common from 6-7 p.m. Carols by the Very Merry Dicken Carolers and photos with Santa or reindeer.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

• The United Presbyterian Church of Whitinsville invites everyone (kids and adults) to our annual Cookies and Carols event to be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4 PM in the church’s sanctuary (51 Cottage Street in Whitinsville). We will kick off the Advent Season with the singing of Advent and Christmas Carols led by a guest organ player (William Cudmore) and pianist (Eileen Straub). William Cudmore has played for the Woo Sox. Eileen Straub is the church’s Minister of Music. We will have activities for the kids and the singing of seasonal songs. The event will be capped by the eating of cookies and the drinking of punch. All are invited! For more information, please call the church office at 508-234-8220.

Saturday, December 7

• The 2024 Sutton Chain of Lights will Take Place this year from 10 am to 4 pm

Spend a day with your family and friends at the Town of Sutton’s Annual  Holiday Chain of Lights Event. Free trolleys and buses will transport visitors over rolling countryside to participating locations throughout historic Sutton.  Farms, unique specialty stores, church fairs, and area businesses welcome the holidays with musical entertainment, children’s activities, food, fun and Holiday characters.  Route  information, maps, location descriptions and brochures are available at www.suttonlights.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

• Breakfast with Santa at St. Denis Church Parish Hall, 23 Manchaug Road, Douglas. From 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adults $10, Children (6-12) $5

Enjoy Christmas movies and there’s a prize for best Ugly Sweater.

Bring your phone or camera for photos! Santa will be in his workshop, not in the main hall with the breakfast diners. Each family will have the opportunity to meet Santa and pose for pictures in a quiet, comfortable space. Visit saintdenischurch.com/santa

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

• Jingle Jaunt 5K, Sutton Town Common at 10:30 a.m. Registration: $22   Race Day Packet Pick Up 9:15-10 :15  Mail checks to: First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton. No day-of registration. Sign up early, there may be a limit this year.  T-Shirts for registrations received by November 28 or race closure                                                                                                                                          Refreshments available. Wear some bells! 

Sorry, no strollers, roller blades, bicycles, walkers, wheel chairs or pets.                                

Contact: 508-865-0198, [email protected], or [email protected]  

• The Douglas Winter Stroll will take place Saturday, December 14 from 4-7 p.m. with participation of organizations and businesses throughout Douglas. Do some holiday shopping, listen to carolers, explore the Museum and take part in special events and treats at the Library (special guest appearances, too!), visit the Orchard, get your trees and wreaths, grab an app or meal...best of all, take in the holiday lights on Main Street all the way up to the Common! For inquiries, please email Allyssa Gniadek [email protected]

Third Wednesday of each Month

• Coin Show at the VFW Post 1385. 13 Cross Road, Uxbridge. 3-7 p.m. Free Admission, Free Appraisals