CALENDAR

Sunday, Dec. 9

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 25 Great Hill Road, Oxford, presents its 29th Annual Christmas Cantata, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Participating are adults, children, instruments, narrators and congregational singing. There is no admission charge and a reception will follow.

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 203-466-1596.

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, 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 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.

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.

WINTER COLLECTION: The office of D'andrea Dnd Pantera DMD PC is collecting new hats, gloves and scarves to benefit the Hamden Family Resource Center. Drop off is at 2675 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Collection runs until Dec. 20.

FORT NATHAN HALE MEETING: Fort Nathan Hale will hold their annual meeting Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m. at the historic Old Stone church, Main Street, East Haven (across from Town Hall). Speaker is Timothy Chaucer, historian, author and director of the Milford Marine Institute, portraying Joseph Plumb Martin, the most famous Private serving in the Continental Army under George Washington. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 203-466-1596.

TREE LIGHTING: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Allingtown Green Sunday between 6-8 p.m. to light the Allingtown Christmas tree and to visit children. Volunteer firefighters will give rides on the fire engine. There will be caroling around the Christmas tree and free hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Food donations are welcome.

Monday, Dec 10

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. NURTURING CHILDREN: OASIS (Oxford Addictive Substances - Information & Services) and Oxford’s Local Prevention Council are holding “Effectively Nurturing Our Children’s Mental Health: Building A Safer Community” on Monday, Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m. in Oxford High School’s auditorium The evening program is free and all are welcome. For information contact Susan Schiavi 203-232-0213 or schiavis@comcast.net. LOOKING FOR WORK: Over 40 and Looking for Work: Connecticut Department of Labor, Hamden American Job Center, 37 Marne St. Advance registration is encouraged due to space limitations. Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Dec. 20, 1-4 p.m. Call 203-859-3200. 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.

CENTER MEETING: Budrow Senior Center, 189 Pool Road, North Haven, will hold a finance meeting Dec. 10, 9 a.m. all are welcome. Call 203-239-5432 for information.

CHESHIRE SYMPHONY: The Cheshire Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concerts, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 10, Elim Park, 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire; 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, St. Peter’s Church, 59 Main St., Cheshire. Polar Express, holiday music from around the world and many favorites. $12 adults, $8 students, seniors. For information go to https://www.cheshiresymphonyorchestra.org/

LA LECHE MEETING: La Leche League meets, 9:30 a.m., Dec. 10, Grace & St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, lower level, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Call/text Marcella 203-435-8512 or Alyssa, alyssa.d@lllct.org. If snow/ice, check before coming.

WINTER COLLECTION: The office of D'andrea Dnd Pantera DMD PC is collecting new hats, gloves and scarves to benefit the Hamden Family Resource Center. Drop off is at 2675 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Collection runs until Dec. 20.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: The West Haven Italian American Civic Association, Inc, will hold its annual New Year's Eve party on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Cielo/ W.H.I.A. Club Facility located at 85 Chase Lane, West Haven. Tickets $65 per person. Reservations with full payment required by Dec. 28 and may be made by calling Frank Consorte 203-676-6379 or Ellen Marazzi 203-933-7740.

SHEEHAN REUNION: The Mark T. Sheehan Class of 1978 invites all alumni to a “Celebration of Friends ‘78” reunion, Dec. 28, 7 p.m. at Aunt Chilada's Restaurant in Hamden. Friends, spouses and all class years can join the class of 1978 to celebrate 40 years since graduating from the West Side High School. Tickets $35. Reserve at Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/Titans78. Tickets on sale at the discounted rate through Dec. 15 and available until Dec. 25. For more information, contact S. Barnett at woodmontinnervisions@gmail.com or visit the Eventbrite site.

FINANCE MEETING: Finance Meeting will be held Dec. 10, 9 a.m. at the Joyce C. Budrow Senior Center , 189 Pool Road, North Haven. For information call 203-239-5432. All are welcome.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

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.

OPERA TALK: Yale professor Paul Berry discusses Verdi’s opera “La Traviata” 7 p.m. Dec. 11 Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St. RSVP: at reference desk, www.guilfordfreelibrary.org, 203- 453-8282.

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.

SILVERBELLS EXHIBITION: Hamden Art League annual Silverbells Art Exhibition, Sale, Dec. 11-Jan. 2, free; opening reception, 7-9 p.m, Dec. 11, free. Social Hall, Hamden Senior Center, Miller Memorial Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, back entrance. Refreshments, raffle, awards presentation. http://www.hamdenartleague.org, 203-287-1322

GRAND OPENING: Valley Arts Council opens new Main Street Gallery, 260 Main St., Ansonia, 1 p.m., Dec. 11. Hosted by the Arts Council and the City of Ansonia.

PREVENTING A FALL: Gain balance and safety on your feet with the Steady Steps Program, 1 p.m., Dec. 11, free, Milford Senior Center 9 Jepson Drive. Learn how to prevent falls, the building blocks of falling, balance exercise demos, personalized balance assessments, and individualized screenings by their fall prevention team. Call 203 877-5131 for information.

WINTER COLLECTION: The office of D'andrea Dnd Pantera DMD PC is collecting new hats, gloves and scarves to benefit the Hamden Family Resource Center. Drop off is at 2675 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Collection runs until Dec. 20.