Tuesday, Nov. 27

New Haven Philatelic Society Fourth Sunday Stamp and Coin Show, 9 a.m., Nov. 25, Annex Club, 554 Woodward Av., New Haven. Free admission and parking. More information, 203-627-6874

TREE, WREATH SALE: St. Mary School Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale begins Nov. 24, 5:30-9 p.m. weekdays, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the school. 72 Gulf St., Milford. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School. www.saintmaryschoolmilford.org.

BACKYARD THEATER: Backyard Theater Ensemble presents “The Good Doctor,” based on the short stories of Anton Chekhov, Nov. 30, 8 p.m., Dec. 1, 2 and 8 p.m. at Whitneyville Cultural Commons is located at 1253 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Tickets available; go to www.backyardtheater.org or follow on Facebook @backyardtheaterensemble

TRAIN EXHIBIT: The Whitney Workshop at Eli Whitney Museum, Holiday Exhibition, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays, 12-5 p.m., through December. Holiday hours, Dec. 24, 26-28, 31, “Mr. Gilbert’s Railroad” and American Flyer Trains. 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, 203-777-1833.

Monday, Nov. 26

CHOCOLATE HOUSES: Chocolatier Debbie Volain shows how to make chocolate houses, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 26, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

NEW CAR TECHNOLOGY: “New Car Technology; How to Use it Effectively,” will be presented at 1 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, by AAA’s Public Affairs Manager, Fran Mayko. During this discussion, learn about these new high-tech car features and their limitations. Call 203 877-5131 for details.

RETIRED EMPLOYEES PARTY:The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 257, will hold its annual holiday party and installation of elected officers, 1 p.m., Dec. 3, at Brazi's Restaurant, Long Wharf, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. Reservations are required ;RSVP by Nov. 28. For reservation information, contact Linda at 203-287-8673.

SUCCESSFUL JOB SEARCH: Strategies on telephone skills, networking, hidden job market, interviewing, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 26, free, State Labor Department American Job Center, 37 Marne St., Hamden. RSVP: 203-859-3200.

EVENING BOOK CLUB: “Woman in the Dark” by Dashiell Hammett, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., 203-734-1492.

LEADERSHIP SESSION: Neighborhood Leadership Program, an eight-month training and grant program for community leaders in New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden are eligible to apply. Starts Nov. 26 at Mitchell Branch Library, Westville, 37 Harrison St., New Haven. For information, call 203-7772386.

TREE, WREATH SALE: St. Mary School Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale begins Nov. 24, 5:30-9 p.m. weekdays, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the school. 72 Gulf St., Milford. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School. www.saintmaryschoolmilford.org. LEGAL TIPS: Talk on rights, advocating for child with disability, special need, navigating school special education, with Amy Vatner of Pellegrino Law Firm and Yale Child Study Center Development Disabilities Clinic, adults only, 7-8 p.m. Nov. 27, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

VETERANS’ COFFEE HOUSE: Veterans, Gold Star parents Ray, Leesa Philippon of West Hartford, describe their service, loss of son, refreshments, 10 a.m. Nov. 27, Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St., www.assistedlivingct.com, 203-634-8668.

TREE, WREATH SALE: St. Mary School Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale begins Nov. 24, 5:30-9 p.m. weekdays, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the school. 72 Gulf St., Milford. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School. www.saintmaryschoolmilford.org.

BACKYARD THEATER: Backyard Theater Ensemble presents “The Good Doctor,” based on the short stories of Anton Chekhov, Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2 , 8 p.m. at Whitneyville Cultural Commons is located at 1253 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Tickets available; go to www.backyardtheater.org or follow on Facebook @backyardtheaterensemble

CAREER OPEN HOUSE: On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 3pm to 7pm, Marrakech will hold a Career Open House, Nov. 27, 3-7 p.m., a6 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge. Meet with the recruitment team for on-the-spot interviews. Bring 2 letters recommendation, employment evaluation. Current openings and the online application can be found at https://usr54.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/marrakech. Learn more at www.marrakechinc.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

ARMCHAIR TRAVELER: Israel, Jordan, Egypt with photographer Louis Norton 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, North Haven Memorial Library. RSVP: 203-239-5803.

SEAN SPICER: Former White House press secretary speaks, signs book, “The Briefing,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Sacred Heart University Martire Business & Communications Center atrium, Fairfield.

FREE MOVIE: “Second Hand Lions” will be shown at the North Haven Senior Center, Nov. 28. Snacks will be sold.

HOLIDAY SEASON EVENT: The Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven, invites the community to the library at 6:30 p.m., Nov 28, for samplings, healthful recipes, and a cheeseboard primer, with easy entertaining ideas from Kim Larkin, who has been teaching fun, creative programs to students ages 5-75+ for 20 years. Learn more at https://klassickreations.weebly.com/.

RETIRED EMPLOYEES PARTY:The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 257, will hold its annual holiday party and installation of elected officers, 1 p.m., Dec. 3, at Brazi's Restaurant, Long Wharf, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven. Reservations are required ;RSVP by Nov. 28. For reservation information, contact Linda at 203-287-8673.

TREE, WREATH SALE: St. Mary School Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale begins Nov. 24, 5:30-9 p.m. weekdays, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the school. 72 Gulf St., Milford. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School. www.saintmaryschoolmilford.org.

COLLEGE, CAREER FAIR: ERACE is hosting a College and Career Fair, Nov. 28, 5-7 p.m. at Branford High School in the library. All are welcome to attend. For the full list of schools and post-secondary programs, go to www.erace-adulted.org. or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EastShoreERACE/

MILLER ASSOCIATION: Hamden Miller Association of Seniors will meet Nov. 28, 1 p.m. in the Thornton Wilder Hall of the Miller Library Complex at 2901 Dixwell Avenue. Entertainment by photographer Roger Hart, “Remember When.” Stay for coffee and donuts in the Social Hall. Guests welcome for $5.

TROLLEY MUSEUM: Santa will be at the Shore Line Trolley Museum on Friday, Nov. 23 and on weekends through Dec.. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Rides on vintage trolleys, visit the North Pole Trolley Yard; face painting, hot cocoa and cookies, decorated cars, photos with Santa. Dress warmly; $10 per person at the door or www.shorelinetrolley.org. All activities are included in this price.