Relay For Life of the Tri Town will join over 5,200 other Relay events across the nation in celebrating the ones that have survived, remembering those that we have lost and fighting back against cancer. The Relay For Life of the Tri-Town will begin the planning stages of this event on November 15 at Old Rochester Regional High School Library on 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. Relay will carry the message to the people of our community on June 8 and 9, 2012 at Old Rochester Regional High School. Help create more birthdays and bring an end to cancer. Last year, the Tri-Town Relay for Life raised a fundraising record of $84,000 and you can help! Everyone in the community is encouraged to take part in fighting the battle against cancer and hear how they can make a difference in what has become the largest single non-profit organization in the world. For more information, please call Heather at 774-634-9301 or email the event at tritownrelay@comcast.net. You can also follow the group on Facebook or Twitter at Tri-Town Relay. Visit www.RelayforLife.org/TriTownMA for more information. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relay For Life is an overnight event that lasts up to 24 hours. One Day, One Night, One Community, Our Fight!

A special town meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Old Rochester Regional High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 pm. There will be a special voter registration session on Friday November 4, 2011. The office will be open until 8:00 pm for that purpose. If you are not a registered voter and wish to participate in the town meeting please register on or before November 4, 2011. If you are already a registered voter you do not need to re-register.

How do you Bee? Pollinators are an important part of cranberry farming. Explore why cranberry farms create great habitats for native pollinators and why cranberry growers need to hire migratory honey bees.
All afterschool programs are held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the museum. For a registration form, visit www.MarionMuseum.org.

A flu clinic for Mattapoisett residents six months of age and older will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. A donation of $5 is suggested for anyone not covered by insurance. Please bring your insurance cards to clinic. In need of a ride? Please call the Council on Aging at 508-758-4110. Home visits are available for residents who are homebound or who have limited mobility. To schedule, please call the Public Health Nursing Office at 508-758-4118. State-supplied flu vaccines (injectable and nasal spray) are available now for the following Mattapoisett residents: • Home-bound residents or residents with limited mobility. • Residents aged 19 years and older who are without health insurance or who are underinsured (health insurance does not cover vaccination or unmet deductible). • All children 6 months through 18 years of age, regardless of insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment, please call the Public Health Nursing Office at 508-758-4118. Leave a message clearly stating your name and telephone number. Your call will be returned in the order it was received. For more information, please call Amanda Stone, R.N. at 508-758-4118 or visit www.Mattapoisett.net.

The annual Rochester Historical Society Thankful Supper will take place on Wednesday, November 16, at 6:00 pm at the North Rochester Congregational Church, North Avenue, Rochester. Election of officers for 2012 will be held following the potluck supper. If you plan on attending, please contact Connie Eshbach, 508-763-4932 and let her know what dish you will bring for supper. Also, please bring an item for the silent auction. The Historical Society has a variety of Rochester items for sale at the Museum including sweatshirts, books, maps, note cards, cranberry labels and more for your Christmas shopping.

The monthly meeting of the American Legion Florence Eastman Post 280 is held on the third Wednesday of each month at the post hall at 3 Depot Street at 7:00 pm. The next meeting will be on November 16. Now that the Holy Ghost Society of Westport, the alleged owners of the Park Street site, have officially put an end to the contract they freely entered into with the Mattapoisett Lions’ Club to assume responsibility for the property, the Post, must turn its attention to how to continue operations and maintain the hall, which is so important to us and the town. All members are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings as their input is more important than ever. As usual, our hall is available for rental and is perfect for Wedding and Baby Showers, as well as, any gathering of up to 75 guests. The meetings are always brief and to the point. Please make every effort to attend. Information on the meetings, programs and hall rentals may be obtained by calling 508-758-9311.

Triangle, will be performed by the Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) Drama Club, November 17 through 20 in the high school auditorium. Triangle, a play by Laurie Brooks, is set against the backdrop of the historic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. This stylistically thrilling play explores the immigrant experience then and now through the tragedy of the “fire that changed America.” The large number of deaths in this fire exposed the hazardous conditions and fire dangers that were synonymous in these high-rise factories. Shortly after the Triangle fire, New York City passed a large number of fire, safety, and building codes and created stiff penalties for non-compliance. Other cities followed New York’s example and this marked the beginning of the safety laws and codes that are still in place today. 75 ORR students take part in the cast and crew of Triangle. The cast includes senior Scotlyn Adler as Rose, senior, Mikayla Florio as Isabel, junior Alex Milde as Max, senior Megan Pierce as Malena, and senior Rachel Vincent as Sophie. The show is directed by Paul Sardinha, with costumes by Helen Blake. Presented in the Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium of ORR, under the auspices of the David S. Hagen Performing Arts Series, Triangle will be on Thursday, November 17 through Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults, and are available at The Pen and Pendulum in Mattapoisett, the Marion General Store and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. Tickets may also be available at the door. ORR is located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. For more ticket information contact Lisa Cardoza at 508-758-6762.

The Marion/Mattapoisett/Rochester League of Women Voters invites the public to hear Robert Unger, Editor and Associate Publisher of The Standard Times on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7:15 pm at St. Gabriel's Parish Hall, Front Street, Marion. Refreshments will be served at 6:45 pm. All are welcome.

Michael LaBossiere, retiring president of the Nasketucket Bird Club, will be the main speaker at the Thursday, November 17 meeting of the Nasketucket Bird Club. A review of the club's history and activities will be given by Mr. LaBossiere. The public is invited to attend the 7:00 pm meeting, held at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. The Library, located on Barstow Street, is handicap accessible. Please use the South entrance. For more information, call Justin Barrett at 774-207-8515.

The Mattapoisett Women's Club presents: "Bringing Your Life In Balance”. Join MWC on Thursday, November 17 at noon and learn more about how the healing arts of yoga and reflexology can reduce stress and bring balance to your life. Speakers will be Lori Howes, a certified Reflexologist, and Donna Wingate, a licensed Physical Therapy assistant and Yoga instructor. There will be opportunity to practice some relaxing yoga movements. Mattapoisett Woman’s Club meetings are held in Reynard Hall, at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Mattapoisett. Be our guest for light sandwiches, dessert, tea and coffee. The program will follow the luncheon.

The Marion Art Center is hosting special events in the next few weeks to start off the holiday season. The first event is the annual Holiday Shop, which will be installed in both galleries at the Art Center beginning November 18. The gala opening of the show will be on Friday, November 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Truman Terrell will entertain on piano. The Holiday Shop show and sale runs through December 21. Shop hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission is free.

Triangle, will be performed by the Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) Drama Club, November 17 through 20 in the high school auditorium. Triangle, a play by Laurie Brooks, is set against the backdrop of the historic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. This stylistically thrilling play explores the immigrant experience then and now through the tragedy of the “fire that changed America.” The large number of deaths in this fire exposed the hazardous conditions and fire dangers that were synonymous in these high-rise factories. Shortly after the Triangle fire, New York City passed a large number of fire, safety, and building codes and created stiff penalties for non-compliance. Other cities followed New York’s example and this marked the beginning of the safety laws and codes that are still in place today. 75 ORR students take part in the cast and crew of Triangle. The cast includes senior Scotlyn Adler as Rose, senior, Mikayla Florio as Isabel, junior Alex Milde as Max, senior Megan Pierce as Malena, and senior Rachel Vincent as Sophie. The show is directed by Paul Sardinha, with costumes by Helen Blake. Presented in the Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium of ORR, under the auspices of the David S. Hagen Performing Arts Series, Triangle will be on Thursday, November 17 through Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults, and are available at The Pen and Pendulum in Mattapoisett, the Marion General Store and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. Tickets may also be available at the door. ORR is located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. For more ticket information contact Lisa Cardoza at 508-758-6762.

The Rochester Country Fair will be hosting a Pajama Dance Party with The Relics on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00 pm. The fundraiser will take place at The Ponderosa, located on the Route 105 Acushnet/Rochester Line. Partygoers are encouraged, but not required, to dress in their most original or unique pajamas. Perhaps you already received some fuzzy slippers at Christmas that you wondered when you would ever wear them. Prizes will be awarded to those wearing the most original pajamas, ugliest pajamas, best slippers and best display of team spirit. Limited Tickets are available for $10 each and must be purchased in advance at The Ponderosa or The Hair and Body Solution located at the Plumb Corner Mall in Rochester. Donations of raffle items are sought. Please email the Country Fair at rochestercountryfair@comcast.net for additional information or support.

On November 19 and 20, the Upper Cape Regional Technical School, would like to invite everyone to their 17th annual American Made Professional Arts and Craft Fair. With over 100 vendors, there is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! You can pick up baked goods for Thanksgiving while grabbing a bite to eat at our own Canalside Café. Festive centerpieces for your holiday table will be available from our Horticulture department, and don’t forget to bring the little ones Santa and Mrs. Claus have agreed to visit us during their vacation here on the Cape. So mark your calendar for a one-stop fun filled experience again it is the weekend before Thanksgiving November 19 and 20 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at Upper Cape Tech in Bourne. Sponsored by the UCT-PTO. All proceeds to benefit the students of Upper Cape Tech.

The First Congregational Church of Rochester's Youth Group is putting on a Gifts to Give drive on November 19 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The group is looking for gently used: clothes (all sizes from newborn to adult, especially jeans/pants), strollers, safety gates, high chairs, books, toys, shoes. The group can only accept the following items if they are new: underwear, socks, toy batteries, dental hygiene supplies, school supplies, arts and crafts supplies, welcome baby items. Items can be dropped off at 11 Constitution Way, Rochester, on November 19. Any questions, please call 508-763-4314.

Area teachers are invited to an open house on Saturday, November 19 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the Mattapoisett Library. Staff from area libraries will be on hand to talk ways the library can support teachers and students toward a more successful school year. Learn about how local libraries can provide reference services, homework help, book availability, technology services, and other resources. Continental breakfast will be available for teachers and their families.

Triangle, will be performed by the Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) Drama Club, November 17 through 20 in the high school auditorium. Triangle, a play by Laurie Brooks, is set against the backdrop of the historic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. This stylistically thrilling play explores the immigrant experience then and now through the tragedy of the “fire that changed America.” The large number of deaths in this fire exposed the hazardous conditions and fire dangers that were synonymous in these high-rise factories. Shortly after the Triangle fire, New York City passed a large number of fire, safety, and building codes and created stiff penalties for non-compliance. Other cities followed New York’s example and this marked the beginning of the safety laws and codes that are still in place today. 75 ORR students take part in the cast and crew of Triangle. The cast includes senior Scotlyn Adler as Rose, senior, Mikayla Florio as Isabel, junior Alex Milde as Max, senior Megan Pierce as Malena, and senior Rachel Vincent as Sophie. The show is directed by Paul Sardinha, with costumes by Helen Blake. Presented in the Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium of ORR, under the auspices of the David S. Hagen Performing Arts Series, Triangle will be on Thursday, November 17 through Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults, and are available at The Pen and Pendulum in Mattapoisett, the Marion General Store and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. Tickets may also be available at the door. ORR is located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. For more ticket information contact Lisa Cardoza at 508-758-6762.

On November 19 and 20, the Upper Cape Regional Technical School, would like to invite everyone to their 17th annual American Made Professional Arts and Craft Fair. With over 100 vendors, there is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! You can pick up baked goods for Thanksgiving while grabbing a bite to eat at our own Canalside Café. Festive centerpieces for your holiday table will be available from our Horticulture department, and don’t forget to bring the little ones Santa and Mrs. Claus have agreed to visit us during their vacation here on the Cape. So mark your calendar for a one-stop fun filled experience again it is the weekend before Thanksgiving November 19 and 20 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm at Upper Cape Tech in Bourne. Sponsored by the UCT-PTO. All proceeds to benefit the students of Upper Cape Tech.

Triangle, will be performed by the Old Rochester Regional High School (ORR) Drama Club, November 17 through 20 in the high school auditorium. Triangle, a play by Laurie Brooks, is set against the backdrop of the historic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. This stylistically thrilling play explores the immigrant experience then and now through the tragedy of the “fire that changed America.” The large number of deaths in this fire exposed the hazardous conditions and fire dangers that were synonymous in these high-rise factories. Shortly after the Triangle fire, New York City passed a large number of fire, safety, and building codes and created stiff penalties for non-compliance. Other cities followed New York’s example and this marked the beginning of the safety laws and codes that are still in place today. 75 ORR students take part in the cast and crew of Triangle. The cast includes senior Scotlyn Adler as Rose, senior, Mikayla Florio as Isabel, junior Alex Milde as Max, senior Megan Pierce as Malena, and senior Rachel Vincent as Sophie. The show is directed by Paul Sardinha, with costumes by Helen Blake. Presented in the Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium of ORR, under the auspices of the David S. Hagen Performing Arts Series, Triangle will be on Thursday, November 17 through Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults, and are available at The Pen and Pendulum in Mattapoisett, the Marion General Store and Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. Tickets may also be available at the door. ORR is located on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. For more ticket information contact Lisa Cardoza at 508-758-6762.

The 21st annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Tri-Town senior citizens, sponsored by the eighth grade class at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School, will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 12:00 pm in the ORRJHS cafeteria. Doors will open at 11:15 am. 300 tickets will be available, 100 per town, to be distributed through the local Councils on Aging. Meals for homebound residents will be available. Please notify your local Councils on Aging with the name and address of the intended recipient. Any individual or local businesses interested in making cash contributions or donating door prizes should call the junior high at 508-758-4928 and speak with Erica Ponte or Hope Perkins.

Get your cravings under control without deprivation, dieting or denial. Learn how your body works and take control of your health, moods, and energy levels. Holistic Health Coach Johanna Voss will present a free workshop on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 pm on managing food habits, just in time for the holidays. Everyone is welcome to attend. At the Mattapoisett Free Public Library

"A Tribute to the Great American Songbook" – A Special Concert to benefit the Tri-County Music Association's Scholarship Fund. "A Tribute to the Great American Songbook" highlights the talented past recipients of the TCMA's Scholarships and Summer Study Grants. Lyndon South Auditorium,Tabor Academy, 85 Spring St., Marion, MA

Last year’s Bulldog Dash held on the ORRHS campus was a tremendous success. Children and adults of all ages came out to run off their Thanksgiving dinners, join in the family fun, compete for prizes, and support the extracurricular activities at the high school. Over $9000 was raised to offset the fees for Old Rochester extracurricular activities. Anticipation is high for this year’s event, and hopes are up for even greater fundraising. This year the excitement and fun for this now annual event continues. The Second Annual Bulldog Dash will be run on Saturday, November 26. Starting time is 9:30 am for the children’s events with the main race to follow at 11:00 am, rain or shine. Starting and finish lines are on the Old Rochester campus, 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett. The course is a two-mile road race through the ORR campus and open to all ages. The preschool race is a 100-yard dash for children ages 3 and 4, and the elementary age race is a .25-mile race on the track for grades K through 6. Students are limited to one race. Cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 will be awarded to each top male and female runners, and all preschool runners will receive a prize. The registration fee is $20 for all walker, runner, and students, with a reduced fee of $15 for those who register in advance online at www.jbrace.com. The day of race entry fee is $25. For mail-in registrations, make checks payable to ORR Drama and put “ORR ROAD RACE” in the memo line. Checks and completed entry forms should be mailed to: ORR Road Race, 135 Marion Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. For further information about the second annual Bulldog Dash, please contact the race director at 508-758-2772 ext. 1422 or at orr-roadrace@orr.mec.edu. Bring the whole family and join the Old Rochester community for a full morning of fun, activity, and prizes.

A special story time will be held to celebrate holiday traditions on Saturday, November 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to read holiday books, listen to stories, and enjoy a sharing of traditions that make holidays such a special family time. Cider and gingerbread cookies will be served. Each person will be invited to create a paper quilt square to be joined in one large quilt to be hung in the library through the New Year. Bring grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins to celebrate family to begin the holiday season. At the Mattapoisett Library.

Do you want to influence your district and country? You are a taxpayer. Your views count. The Mattapoisett Republican Town Committee is energizing. Come out on November 29 at 6:00 pm for the next meeting, which will take place at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. You will receive a warm welcome. For more information, call 508-813-6304.

Come see Old Rochester Regional Junior High School Drama Club's production of Annie Jr. This classic musical has been specifically adapted for the middle school stage and is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Tickets are $7 and are first come, first serve at the door. The show runs both Wednesday, November 30th 2011 at 7pm and Thursday, December 1st at 7pm at the Old Rochester Regional Junior High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:30pm. Any questions please contact the director, Corinne Coates at ccoates@orr.mec.edu.

The Sippican Choral Society will present "Christmas Through the Years" in the first weekend in December. Beginning with the ninth century plainsong version of Veni, Veni Emmanuel and ending with a contemporary jazz style arrangement of Go Tell It On the Mountain, the chorale will take the audience on a journey through the centuries. Directed by Brian Roderick and accompanied by pianist Michelle Gordon, musical selections will feature four-hands piano, organ, woodwind, and percussion. The Sippican Chamber Choir will also perform, and the newly formed Southcoast Children's Chorus will begin its second season by joining the Choral Society for a portion of the program. Be sure to visit www.SippicanChoral.org for more information. Performances are as follows: • Friday, December 2, 8:00 pm – Grace Episcopal Church, County Street, New Bedford. • Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm – Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy, Marion. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for Students. Tickets are available at The Bookstall in Marion, and Baker Books in Dartmouth.

The members of St. Anthony's and St. Rita's parishes will host the 46th annual Christmas Fair at St. Anthony's at 22 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. The event will benefit the parish and the scholarship fund. Stop by for some Christmas cheer, treats and unique gifts for those on your "Nice" list. Santa arrives at 9:30 am for a picture opportunity. Come pick out a hand-painted ornament, get fresh greens, lunch in Edie's Kitchen, participate in the raffle, or shop from the many boutiques – all major credit cards are welcome.

The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen wish to extend an invitation to all residents to attend the town's sixth annual Holiday in the Park under the big tent. The festivities will take place on Saturday, December 3 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at Shipyard Park. Please come and bring your families to enjoy all the activities and fun. All food is free and is provided by local food establishments. Santa and Mrs. Claus and all their friends will be arriving by 4:15 pm. There will be ornament making and face painting for children. Also, stop by the Mattapoisett Library for storytime and candy house craft-making from 10:30 am to noon. Restrooms are open to the public at the library and the Mattapoisett Town Hall. Please bring unwrapped gifts for children in need, and bring a canned good for the table under the tent. Musical performances will include: the Old Hammondtown Concert Band, Old Hammondtown Chorus, the Occasion Singers, the Harpoon Harmonizers, and Rick LeBlanc. Boy Scout Troop 53 will be selling wreaths and poinsettias with free hot chocolate and hot coffee at Town Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The tree lighting will take place at dusk.

The Sippican Choral Society will present "Christmas Through the Years" in the first weekend in December. Beginning with the ninth century plainsong version of Veni, Veni Emmanuel and ending with a contemporary jazz style arrangement of Go Tell It On the Mountain, the chorale will take the audience on a journey through the centuries. Directed by Brian Roderick and accompanied by pianist Michelle Gordon, musical selections will feature four-hands piano, organ, woodwind, and percussion. The Sippican Chamber Choir will also perform, and the newly formed Southcoast Children's Chorus will begin its second season by joining the Choral Society for a portion of the program. Be sure to visit www.SippicanChoral.org for more information. Performances are as follows: • Friday, December 2, 8:00 pm – Grace Episcopal Church, County Street, New Bedford. • Sunday, December 4, 4:00 pm – Wickenden Chapel, Tabor Academy, Marion. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for Students. Tickets are available at The Bookstall in Marion, and Baker Books in Dartmouth.

The Massachusetts Conference for Women The seventh annual Massachusetts Conference for Women presented by State Street Corporation will be Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. The conference will feature life coach and O, The Oprah Magazine columnist Martha Beck, humanitarian and Emmy Award-winning actress from “Ugly Betty” America Ferrera, and WNBA player and former Olympic Athlete Marion Jones. This year’s theme, Live Fearlessly!, encourages women to conquer the challenges of their daily life and boldly transform into the woman they want to become. The Conference features motivational keynote speeches, engaging workshops and panel discussions that cover a vast range of topics specifically designed for women, including healthcare, leadership, managing change, finding work life balance and personal finance. Register online at www.maconferenceforwomen.org. Registration includes access to all keynotes and sessions, Career Pavilion, Health & Wellness Pavilion and Exhibit Hall. Scholarships are available for high school juniors and seniors through the Conference’s Young Women’s Program. Student tickets are also available at a reduced rate.

On Saturday, December 10, Timothy Wade, local sand and ice sculptor and painter, will give an ice carving demonstration starting at 10:00 am in Bicentennial Park across from the Art Center. Visitors are invited to come and watch as he transforms blocks of ice into beautiful sculpture, take a few pictures with the finished product, or stop by on their way along the Sippican Women’s Club House Tour. The Bicentennial Park is located at the corner of Spring and Main Streets in Marion. For more information call 508-748-1266.

"Annual Children's Christmas Concert" – The Annual Children's Christmas Concert, free of charge, is at the Sippican School with the Sippican School Festival Choir under the direction of Patricia Richard and members of choirs from other schools across the region. Multi-Purpose Room, Sippican School, 16 Spring St., Marion, MA

Nature Crafts with the Marion Natural History Museum. Students will work on projects for gift-giving using materials found outside our front doors. Volunteers to help with crafts would be most welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
All afterschool programs are held from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the museum. For a registration form, visit www.MarionMuseum.org.

The Old Rochester Regional School District Holiday Concerts are scheduled for Thursday December 8 at 7:00 pm featuring the Senior High Students and the Junior High Student Concert will be presented on Thursday December 15 at 7:00 pm. Both concerts will be held in the High School Auditorium. The performances will include Chorus, Concert Bands, Jazz Bands and feature the great talent that our tri-town music programs provide. This annual event is sponsored by FORM (Friends of Old Rochester Music) and promises to be a joyful evening. Admission is free and tickets will be available for a Poinsettia Raffle. All are invited.

You are cordially invited to join us for our Second Annual Hymn-Sing at the North Rochester Congregational Church at 247 North Avenue, to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2011. This year’s hymn-sing is presented by music director Nancy Sparklin. You will enjoy singing your favorite hymns of this festive season, and to add a special flavor to the evening, a sprinkling of delightful seasonal pieces will be presented by vocalists Charles and Margaret Chace, Sheila Furtado, and Kimberly and Richard Teves. The story of Jesus’ birth will also be told. The wreaths have been hung high on the two-story historic windows, the candles will be lit and the atmosphere casual, warm and cozy as we enjoy the sounds of the season. The hymn-sing will conclude with the congregation joining together to sing by candlelight “Silent Night” and, as always at North Rochester Congregational Church, the evening will include refreshments provided by the members of our church - maybe even wassail! Take an evening off from the busyness of this season to enjoy the warmth and friendship in the historical North Rochester Congregational Church – it’s that beautiful, white-steepled church on the hill! Everyone is invited and there is no charge. If you have any questions, you may reach Nancy Sparklin at 508-763-2327.

"Suites and Sweets" – Former Music Director Daniel Lasdow will conduct a concert of suites and other pieces for concert band. Current Music Director and euphonium player Philip Sanborn will be the featured soloist. Gilbert D. Bristol Auditorium, Old Rochester Regional High School,135 Marion Rd., Mattapoisett, MA

"German Gems" – Original compositions for band by former Music Director George Dietzler will be framed by transcriptions from the German masters. Violinist Jesse Holstein will be the featured soloist. Fireman Performing Arts Center, Tabor Academy, 235 Front St., Marion, MA

"Three Generations of Disney" – The 10th Annual Benefit Pops Concert will be held at Tabor Academy, in a grand tent, and highlight the three generations of music from the world of Walt Disney. Ice cream, cupcakes and cappuccino will highlight this festive event. The Grand Tent at the Fireman Performing Arts Center, Tabor Academy, 235 Front St., Marion, MA. 2:00 PM - Social Hour & Silent Auction bidding , 3:00 PM - Concert, Cupcakes and Cappuccino