CALENDAR

Sunday, Dec. 2

HOLIDAY CONCERTS: Holiday Spectacular Concerts, 7 p.m., Nov. 30, Dec. 1; 2 p.m., Dec. 2, at Shelton Intermediate School. For tickets: go to stvincentdepaulvalley.homested.com or call or visit Carey & Guarrera Real Estate 203-925-0058. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBIT: The Milford Preservation exhibit of Native American cultural items continues Dec. 2, 12-2 p.m. at the Minuteman/John Downs House, 139 North St., Milford. It features a 4-6,000-year-old full grooved axe found on ancestral Downs property, other lithic tools, native American woodsplint baskets, 19th Century Plains arrows, a bows, porcupine, portraits, and beadwork including moccasins and medicine bags. Admission is $5 adults, free for children.

U.S. BUMBLEBEE: Walmart and Hasbro are sponsoring the local interactive events, free, family-friendly tour at Walmart stores. U.S. Bumblebee will sign autographs and take photos with kids. Each store will give out a $5 gift card. Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m., Walmart, 844 N. Colony Road, Wallingford; Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Walmart, 315 Foxon Blvd., New Haven; Dec. 3, 2-4 p.m., Walmart, 150 Barnum Ave. Cutoff, Stratford.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Breakfast with Santa at St. Mary School, 72 Gulf St., Milford will be held 7:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 2, $8, free under 3. Pancake and sausage breakfast with beverages. Santa available for a visit and photo, frame and photo can be purchased; great raffle prizes. Mrs. Claus will be there, too, reading stories.

ORANGE TREE LIGHTING: Events, Tree Lighting on the Green, Orange, 3-6 p.m., Dec. 2, tractor parade and Santa, 4:30 p.m. Visit the Stone-Otis House and Academy for a copy of new travel guide, “The 169 Club” visit a gingerbread display, antique shop, 1830 homestead, hear holiday music at the church. For information call 203 795-3106.

CT CAMERA CLUB: The Connecticut Valley Camera Club will hold a showing of members’ work at Guilford Free Library, Dec. 1-28, opening reception, Dec. 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. All are welcome. There is no admission charge. The library is at 67 Park Street in Guilford. For directions and hours, see https:// guilfordfreelibrary.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.

Holiday Shopping and Dinner at Harugari Christkindl Markt, Dec. 2, 66 Highland St., West Haven. Shopping starts 12 p.m., dinner 2 p.m., open to shoppers 12-5 p.m. Dinner, $18 members, $25 guests. Reservations call Barbara Pokora, 203-640-3656. For information go to Harugari.org.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: The Orange Historical Society will be open on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 3-6 p.m. for the Holiday Tree lighting event. Academy antique shop selling new publications about Orange; author will sign books. Tree-lighting events can be visited around the Green, with Santa arriving at 5:30 p.m. For information, call 203-795-3106.

HANUKKAH STORY HOUR: Hanukkah Pre-school Story Hour at Temple Beth David, 3 Main Street,

Cheshire, Dec. 2, 10-11 a.m. with snacks, stories, songs, and a craft project. All are welcome; for children ages birth through five with their caregivers.

PARK GROUP: Parents Actively Raising Kids (P.A.R.K.) meet for a monthly conversation with Rabbi Micah Ellenson and a licensed family therapist at Temple Beth David, 3 Main Street, Cheshire, Dec. 2, 10-11 a.m.

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.

NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBIT: The Milford Preservation Trust, short term exhibit of native American artifacts including ancient stone tools, Eastern Algonquian woodsplint baskets, 19th century Plains arrows, war clubs, bows, portraits, porcupine and beadwork, Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m, Dec. 2, 12-2 p.m. at Minuteman House, aka John Downs, at 139 North St., Milford. $5 admisssion.

VETERANS TOY DRIVE: The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 484 2018 Christmas Toy Drive, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Haven Beach House at Town Beach, Cosey Beach Avenue. New unwrapped toys or games held in cooperation with East Haven Firefighters Union Local 1205. For information call Dom Onofrio, 203-494-3702 or Annarose Russo, 203-996-7139.

Monday, Dec. 3

FREE MAKEOVER: Free Makeover at the Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, North Haven, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m. Appointments will be every 15 minutes. Few spots remain. Call 203-239-5432 to reserve a spot.

CHAIR YOGA: With Saskia, 1:15 p.m. Dec. 3, Atria Larson Place, 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden, free, 203-248-8880.

RESUME WRITING: Create a professional resume. Connecticut Department of Labor, Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St. Advance registration is encouraged due to space limitations. Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Dec. 13, 1-4 p.m. Call 203-859-3200.

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.

CAMERA CLUB: Connecticut Valley Camera Club (CVCC) welcomes Robert Calafiore, Assistant Dean of the Hartford Art School and professional photographer, presenting “Abstract Photography from the 70s to the Present”, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Lymes’ Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme. All are welcome. There is no admission charge.

STREAMING SERVICES: Cutting the Cord, learn how to use streaming services for your TV, Dec. 3, 6 p.m., Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. Register at 203-734-1492