It's the last weekend to take in the sites and sounds of the downtown. This weekend also marks one week until Christmas. Local stores will be open with last minute gift ideas at the ready. There are also chances to give back to those in need this holiday season and start 2011 off right.
Classic Christmas -- This holiday favorite is bound to put you in the holiday spirit. A Christmas Story will be showing at theon Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
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Cookies For Cats -- Homemade cookies and hot cocoa will be available for a suggested donation of $1 each at from 1:30 to 3:30 on Sunday. Donations go to the Marblehead Animal Shelter. Three ambitious 4th graders from the Charter School are running this fundraiser, Cookies for Cats.
Play Ball -- Basketball that is. is taking place this Sunday. Stop by and play in honor of the long-time and well -liked coach.
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Toys For Children in Need -- The is collecting toys for Christmas. Please bring new, unwrapped toys, gift certificates, electronics and sporting goods to the Central Fire House this weekend.
Live Music -- Chad Hollister with Jared Johnson will be performing at Saturday at 8 p.m. to midnight.
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