CALENDAR

Friday, Dec. 7

FREE DOCUMENTARY:

QUEST: A Portrait Of An American Family, will be shown Dec. 7, 7:15 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden. Free. Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Dicussion follows the film, which chronicles the daily struggles and successes of the Raineys, an African-American family living in North Philadelphia.

PEARL HARBOR DAY CEREMONY:

The West Haven Veterans Council will hold an observance of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at the William A. Soderman Memorial Flagpole on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park. All veterans are invited to participate in the annual ceremony, which will commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor.

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.

MEN OVER 60: The Shoreline Men Over Sixty will meet Friday, Dec 7 at Hubley Hall of the First Congregational Church of Madison on the Madison Green. Main presentation is Ron Soja's talented Daniel Hand High School choir, “Encore,” followed by Fred Muzer leading volunteers in holiday singing. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. $12 per person. For reservations, call Hank Petroskey at 203-484-9002 or email a RSVP to: Pete Hughes at ct.smos.ph@gmail.com Reservations are required. Deadline is Tuesday, Dec 4, 5 p.m.

WINTER CONCERT:

“Angels and Challengers” winter concert will be held Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Church of the Redeemer, , 185 Cold Spring Street, New Haven. Tickets are $20, $15 for students and seniors. A festive reception and carol sing-along will follow.

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.

INTERVIEWING STRATEGIES:

Interviewing Strategies & Techniques: Learn interview preparation and techniques, Connecticut Department of Labor, Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St. Advance registration is encouraged due to space limitations. Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m. Call 203859-3200.

CHANUKAH SERVICE:

Celebrate Chanukah at Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven, 150 Derby Avenue, Orange,.Dec. 7, 6 p.m. After the service, have dinner with family and friends. Bring candles, voices to sing, and latkes to share if you wish. Reserve at tegnh.org, or by calling the TE office: 203-397-3000. Dinner is $10 per person or $25 per family.

FALL PREVENTION:

Valley Parish Nurse Fall Prevention Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby. Light breakfast provided. Reservations required; contact Esther at 203-732-1523 or ejones@griffinhealth.org.

NEW HAVEN NIGHT MARKET:

The New Haven Night Market will be held Dec. 7, 6-11 p.m. along Orange Street, between Center Street and George

Street in downtown New Haven. Vendors include over 20 local business and entrepreneur retailers selling goods and gift items, 8 food vendors and trucks, 7 nonprofit organizations, 3 open art galleries, as well as 116 Crown, Garden Catering, Barcade, Amoy’s Cajun, dwell, GANT, Strangeways and others. $5 parking fee.

Saturday, Dec. 8

IRISH MUSIC:

Traditional Irish Music offered by the Irish Heritage Society of Milford, Dec. 8, 4-6 p.m. at the IHSM Clubhouse, 131 Bridgeport Ave., Milford. Free, public welcome. Dec. 8, Caitlin Finley and Will Woodson, performing traditional Irish music. www.milfordirish.org).

HOLIDAY DINNER:

The Precious Blood Ladies Guild will hold its annual Holiday Dinner and Auction, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. in the St. Agnes Church Hall, 400 Merwin Avenue, Milford. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Parish Office, 70 Gulf St., or by calling Diane at 203-8783363, Laury at 203-878-2383 or Tori at 848-333-7150.

BRANFORD FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY:

Jerry Bryant performs traditional, contemporary folk songs, music of sailors, on guitar, concertina, banjo, melodeon, 8 p.m. Dec. 8, First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main St., wheelchair accessible, $20 nonmembers, $17 members, $5 kids 12 and under, 203-488-7715, branfordfolk@gmail.com, http:// branfordfolk.org/.

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.

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.

MARY POPPINS JUNIOR:

“Mary Poppins junior” auditions for youth in grades 5-8 will be held on Dec. 8, 1-4 p.m. for the GY&FS Family Theater Production, at Greene Community Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford. Performances at GHS, April 13-14. Registration required, call 203-453-8047.

FARM OPEN HOUSE, MARKET:

Dudley Farm, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford, will hold its open house and holiday market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8. Learn more at www.dudleyfarm.com, or call 203-4570770. Facebook: Dudley Farm Museum or Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market

CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK:

The Ladies Guild of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish will hold its Christmas Cookie Walk from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 in St. Mary's Church Hall, 212 Elizabeth St. The 6th annual event will offer a variety of homemade, festive cookies for sale, including some seasonal favorites.

SHORE GRASS CONCERT:

ShoreGrass returns to the North Haven Congregational Church, Dec. 8, 7 p.m .for a special holiday program. $10 at the door, free for children. More information is available at www.shoregrass.com or www.facebook.com/shoregrassbluegrass

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA:

The East Haven Rotary Club presents “Breakfast with Santa” Dec 8, 9-11 a.m., East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue. Santa arrives at 9:30 a.m., every child gets a gift. Free ID cards from Amber Alert Connecticut, parent must consent. Free for children, admission $5 or an unwrapped toy for adults.

COOKIE WALK:

6th annual Christmas Cookie Walk, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish, St. Mary’s Church Hall, 212 Elizabeth St. Derby.

CRAFT, VENDOR FAIR:

The Yalesville United Methodist Church will hold a Craft & Vendor Holiday Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec 8, 8 New Place St., Wallingford. Cookie Walk, bake ta ble, craft Items and gift baskets, vendors and crafters. Lunch served including homemade soup and sandwiches. Information, call 203-2699521 or email secretaryyumc@snet.net.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR:

A holiday craft fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m, Dec. 8, at Seymour United Methodist Church, 90 Pearl St., Seymour. Handcrafted items, jewelry, fashion, books, baked goods, lunch to eat in or take out. For information, email Dottie at besdero@yahoo.com.

YOUTH SHABBAT:

Youth Shabbat services will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire.

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.

VISITS WITH SANTA:

Children of all ages invited to Visits with Santa at the Seymour Historical Society, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m, at 59 West St., Seymour. Refreshments, photos, raffles. For information, contact psussman@snet.net or call 203-888-2086.

WALLINGFORD CHORUS:

The Wallingford Chorus holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8, Church of The Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students, free 12 and under, available at the Wallingford Senior Center, chorus members, or at the door. Learn more at www.wallingfordchorus.org

WREATH SALE:

Forgotten Felines Holiday Wreath Sale fundraiser, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 8, 153 Horse Hill Road, Westbrook. Find balsam and mixed green wreaths with bows for sale in various sizes, swags, kissing balls, baskets and logs with greens, centerpieces, stocking stuffers, novelty gift items and holiday hanging baskets. For information, call 860-669-1347.

SHORE GRASS CONCERT:

The ShoreGrass Bluegrass Band performs a holiday concert, 7 p.m., Dec. 8, $10, children free, North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St., North Haven. For information call 203-239-5691

Sunday, Dec. 9

SILK ‘N SOUNDS:

Silk'n Sounds women’s a cappella chorus is welcoming the New Reach and greater New Haven communities to a celebration of 20 years of song in a Holiday Extravaganza, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. at North Haven High School. Hear cappella and holiday swing inspired by Manhattan Transfer, Straight No Chaser, George Gershwin and Harmony Queens.

HOLIDAY MEETING:

Fort Nathan Hale annual holiday meeting, 2 p.m., Dec. 9, Old Stone Church, Main Street, East Haven. Election of officers, wrap up of the year’s events at the Fort and a historic speaker. Information, call 203-4661596.

GOSPEL CHORUS:

The Milford Senior Center Gospel Chorus presents its “Gloria” Christmas concert, 2 p.m, Dec. 9, free, at the center, 9 Jepson Drive. Public is invited. Refreshments available. Call 203 877-5131 for details.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT:

Carols, adult choir, instrumentals, refreshments, 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Saint Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Drive, Killingworth, stlawrencec@yahoo.com, stlawrencechurch.com.

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.