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Weekend Planner: Dec. 2-4

Holiday music, Bazaars and Historic open houses on the calendar this weekend.

1. Annual Carol Sing At UCC Medfield

Where/When: , 496 Main St., Medfield; Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: The UCC church invites you to enjoy the sounds of the holiday with the Sanctuary Choir as they sing music like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” as well as the “Ukrainian Bell Carol” being expertly rung by the church handbell ensemble.  Then over two dozen children’s voices will join together as the UCC Treble Choir and special guests from the Blackstone Valley Catholic Youth Choir present some of the pieces they are preparing for the 2012 Choristers Guild Festival, including “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and George Dyson’s “Magnificat.” 

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Another special guest, Michael Mukisa, will be accenting some of the musical selections with African percussion instruments and leading the singing of his rollicking choral arrangement of the Ugandan Advent hymn, “Bin Emmanuel.”  Of course, the best part of all is when everyone in the room bursts into the robust singing of traditional carols like “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” accompanied by brass, choir, and magnificent organ playing by one of New England’s most celebrated organists, Frederick A. MacArthur.

Pricing: Free, Open To All

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2. Sherborn Holiday Gift Bazaar and Gourmet Cookie Sale

Where/When: , 3 Sanger St., Sherborn; Sat., Dec. 3, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Why Go:  The Friends of the Sherborn COA annual features over 34 vendors selling their hand-crafted wares on both floors of the Historic Sherborn Community Center / 1858 Town House, just in time for the holiday gift giving season.  Come shop for the holidays and shop for yourself.   With so much under one roof, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list!

Pricing: Free, Open To All

3. Annual Caryl House Holiday Party

Where/When: , 107 Dedham St, Dover; Sat., Dec. 3, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Why Go: Enjoy the seasons at the historic Caryl House with festive decorations, seasonal music & period refreshments.  This event is sponsored by the Dover Historical Society.

Pricing: Free, Open To All

4. 2011 ANGEL RUN

Where/When: , 17 Elm St., Medfield; Sun., Dec. 4, 2:00 pm.

Why Go: The is a community fun raiser featuring a 5k+ (3.2 miles) fun run/walk that begins and ends at the  Ralph Wheelock Elementary School in Medfield, and traverses a course of level  terrain and modest hills on the surrounding roads. (Roads will be closed to  vehicular traffic while The Angel Run is in progress.) A shorter, one mile loop  will be available for strollers, young children and their adult escorts.  For more information and to download your registration form, visit: www.angelrun.org.

Pricing: $25.00

5. F. Holland Day House Victorian Christmas Tour Open House

Where/When: F. Holland Day House, 93 Day St., Norwood; Sun., Dec. 4, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Why Go: The Norwood Historical Society Victorian Christmas Tour at the F. Holland Day House will feature a performance from Mezzo Soprano Grace Allendorf.

Pricing: $5 per person, free to NHS members.

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