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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

• Then Grafton Land Trust will hold its annual dinner meeting at 6 p.m. at the Highfields Golf Club in Grafton. This year’s speaker will be Dr. Stephen Mrozowski, the founding director of the Andrew Fiske Memorial Center for Archeological Research at University of Massachusetts Boston.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

• A Polka Dance featuring Dennis Polisky & Maestro’s Men will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Uxbridge Polish American Social Civil Club, 217 Mendon Street, Uxbridge. Plenty of seating and room for dancing. Full bar, food and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. $15 admission.  For more information, call 508-278-7583.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• Charlotte Wilson will share fascinating facts about Sutton’s citizenry during Revolutionary days at 7 p.m. in the first Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton. Courtesy of the Sutton Historical Society.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14; 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

• Vaillancourt Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show: Friday, November 14, 2025 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 15, 2025 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Celebrate the start of the season with a traditional German Christmas Market in the quintessential New England town of Sutton! This event is rain, snow, or shine. All ticket sales are final and cannot be changed once purchased. Valfa.com/calendar/kris

Yuletide Wine Garden Nov. 28 10 am. – 4 p.m. Nov. 29; Nov. 30; Dec. 6; Dec. 7; Dec. 13; Dec. 14; Dec. 20; Dec. 21

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

• The New England Country Music Club will hold a dance with live classic country music by Rustic Country at the Progressive Club, 18 Whitin Street, Uxbridge. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Music plays from 1-5 p.m. Snacks may be brought in, cash bar for beverages.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

• Annual Church Turkey Raffle at C.F. Minney VFW Post at 16 South Main Street, Millbury. First prize: $500 cash. Second prize: $250 Amazon gift card. Third prize: Case of assorted wines. Fourth prize: Thanksgiving dinner basket with turkey. Also, many items will be on view to be raffled off during the evening.

SAturday, December 6

• 9:30 a.m., Waters Farm Preservation, Sutton. Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Sen. Ryan Fattman and Stephanie. Breakfast, photos, crafts. Free but reservations are required. https://bit.ly/breakfastwithsantatickets

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations, Sutton. Sutton Chain of Lights. Celebrate Christmas in historic Sutton with businesses, churches and organizations in town for the annual Christmas and holiday season celebration. Hop on a free trolley for rides to more than three dozen locations to do shopping, enjoy delicious food, kids’ activities and animals. The Sutton High School Band plays traditional carols and Christmas tunes at 5 p.m. on the Town Common and Santa Claus comes by to light the Town Christmas tree.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10

• “The Fright Before Christmas” with author and television personality Jeff Belanger sharing stories of ghoulies, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night during this darkest time of year. Be delightfully frightened during this multi-media program. Caution: this program is not for young children. Register. Millbury Library.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

•The 2025 Jingle Jaunt 5K will take place on December 13 at 10:30 a.m. It takes place at the First Congregational Church, 307 Boston Rd. Sutton. Info and entry forms at [email protected] or [email protected]. Registration: $23 race day packet pick up. Wear some bells!