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SULLIVAN: School shows holiday spirit

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Here we go with some holiday hodgepodge:· Lori Davis from the Tobin Schools on Cottage Street sent over the “results” of the schools’ third annual Volunteer Fair on Nov. 15:Two shows by Kristen Arnold and her Rhythm River Percussion (the number of instruments she brought — too many to count);Nine soft little baby caps knitted for newborns at MetroWest Medical Center;11 big boxes and bags of assorted coats, snowsuits, boots, hats, mittens and scarves for Cradles to Crayons;20 pizzas donated by Sojourn Transportation (the schools’ bus company);50 beautiful acheter cialis centerpieces made for the Natick Senior Center holiday party;58 incredible Thanksgiving-themed placemats for the Natick Service Council Thanksgiving Baskets;68 personalized coloring and activity books for patients at Children’s Hospital Boston;130 decorated and filled Snack Bags for A Place to Turn;170 attendees at this year’s Volunteer Fair;205 pairs of children’s socks donated for Cradles to Crayons;$254.24 earned at our Alex’s Lemonade Stand for children’s cancer research;Way too many dog biscuits to even begin to count for the Buddy Dog Humane Society shelter, with some to be sold at Pampered Pets with proceeds to go to Buddy Dog.And this is where you chime in, “And a partridge in a pear tree…”Anyway, the Tobin sends along lots of appreciation to those who stopped by and help make the holidays a little brighter.· As we careen into December, which begins on Monday, here are some holiday events to keep in mind:Storyteller Diane Edgecomb, along with Celtic harpist Margot Chamberlain and instrumentalist Tom Megan, will present “The Winter Solstice: Myth, Music and Song to Celebrate the Season,” on Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. This one-hour performance is geared for age 12 and up. Edgecomb will draw from Celtic, Nordic, Native American and British sources to bring new meaning to ancient holiday traditions. Pieces include the poignant “Legend of the Mistletoe,” classic evergreen lore and humorous Wassail traditions as well as early music songs on harp, guitar and recorder. Songs and sing-along moments evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies on Celtic harp and synthesizer round out the event.The Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home on Union Street will conduct its annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.At the Bacon Free Library in South Natick, the Giving Tree will be erected Dec. 1; visitors may leave new, unwrapped hats, gloves and other winter gear to help the less fortunate. Also, Santa will be visiting on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-noon. If I know Santa, he’ll be bringing a little something for all the good children, and there will be cookies as well as a chance to have a photo taken with him (that costs $5; everything else is free). The visit is sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library.The Natick Center Associates and the Recreation and Parks Department, with assistance from Middlesex Savings Bank, Children First Natick, Staples and the NHS Boosters Club, will sponsor the annual Holiday on the Common on Dec. 7 from 3-5 p.m. Rain site will be the Morse Institute Library.There will be free hot chocolate and cookies, as well as entertainment and music. Kids can make ornaments and hang on the tree (the nice, permanent one by the Civil War monument). Santa will arrive by fire truck just before 3 p.m., and kids can sit with the big guy until 4:30 p.m. (pictures $2). The lighting ceremony will occur at dusk (about 4:45 p.m., but figure about five-seven minutes later).If you have nonperishable food donations, the Natick Service Council will have a box; toy donations are being collected by the Charles River Rotary.Across the street, the First Congregational Church will conduct its annual Alternative Holiday Fair from 3-5 p.m., featuring books, crafts, coffee, toys, baked goods and, in general, a place to get warmed up. There may also be a living crèche featuring members of the church, so keep an eye out for the three wise men, angels and more on the church steps.If you want to cram in a little holiday shopping, several downtown locations will be open.    The Center for Arts in Natick will stage its second annual “Messiah” sing on Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Jon Ceander Mitchell, conductor of the UMass-Boston and Boston Neopolitan Chamber Orchestras, will once again take the baton as he leads you, as part of the chorus, along with featured soloists and an instrumental ensemble. So, get your vo …

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