5 Things You Need To Know Today: Sunday, Dec. 5

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1.)  Sunday Mass Service will be held 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at , 1 Power St., Norton. For more information visit http://stmarysnorton.com/ or e-mail stmarysnorton@verizon.net.

2.)  An Angel Choir performance will take place 10 a.m. at Trinitarian Congregational Church, E. Main St. For more information visit www.trinitariancc.org.

3.)  "Turning the Page: The Evolution of Artists' Books" exhibit will open with a reception 2 to 4 p.m. at Wheaton College, 26 E. Main St. in the Haas Concourse and lobby, Waston Fine Arts. The exhibit will be on display until April 1. For more information visit http://wheatoncollege.edu/news/calendar/, call 508-286-2644 or e-mail bcronin@wheatonma.edu.

4.)  The Festival of Lights will take place 5 p.m., on the town green on the intersection of Mansfield Avenue and W. Main Street. The event will include holiday carols, a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate and more. A new addition this year will be the Santa house. Kids can leave a letter for Santa in the mail slot and Santa will respond with a personalized letter.

5.)  A Holiday Vespers Concert will be held 7:30 p.m. at Wheaton College in the Cole Memorial Chapel. Under the direction of associate professor of music Tim Harbold, the Wheaton Choral presents classic carols and a variety of music from other cultures. The concert is free but donations will be accepted. For more information visit http://wheatoncollege.edu/news/calendar/, call 508-286-3644 e-mail bcronin@wheatonma.edu.