Lalli Book Release Party, Nov. 29

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BROCKTON--Tuesday night, Nov. 29, area realtor Lorraine Lalli will share her experiences as a real estate agent through humorous stories and anecdotes she has compiled into a new book, "The Real Estate Seesaw," a funny and humorous look at more than 35 years in the field.
"I have a guarantee," Lalli said. "If you don't laugh you can get your money back," she said.
The book release party will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tutto Bene, (formerly Pasta Bene), 1040 Pearl St., Brockton.
Tickets for the party cost $25 per person and includes pizza, salad, cash bar, and a copy of her book.
Party goers must RSVP by Friday, Nov. 25.
Anyone wishing to purchase the book only, can do so by contacting Lalli at lorraine@realestateseesaw.com or by calling her at 508-930-6185.
The book costs $12.75, which includes tax.

Santa Hat Day, Sunday, Nov. 20

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BROCKTON--Break out your Christmas or holiday ornaments and don your Santa hat and head to Main Street Sunday, Nov. 20 for the third annual Santa Hat Day to kick-off the holiday season and break Brockton's own semi-official record of the most people wearing a Santa hat in one place at one time.
Streets around Main Street will be blocked off beginning at about 2 p.m and festivities, including music, holiday coupons for local shopping, raffles and give-aways--including an Apple IPad--will go into full swing at 2:30 p.m.
The official count will take place at 3:30 p.m.
All are invited.
Santa hats will be available for a nominal cost while supplies last.
Last year Brockton, with 872 men, women and children wearing bright red Santa hats, topped the record set by Mullingar, Ireland the year before.
John Merian, co-owner of Tuxedos by Merian, with the help of the Downtown Business Association and others, launched the Santa hat drive three years ago as a way to kick off the holiday season and to honor James Edgar, a late 19th Century Brockton department store owner who is considered to have been the first department store Santa--even beating out the more famous Macy's Santa.
It is also a reminder the 25th annual Holiday Parade and holiday bazaar will take place the following Saturday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Charity Guild "Doo Wop" Concert, Dec. 2

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BROCKTON--The Charity Guild’s merry and bright celebration of the season, “A Doo-Wop Holiday,” will be held Friday evening, Dec. 2 at the Martin Institute at Stonehill College.
This concert will include delightful pop tunes of the 50s and 60s as well as yuletide classics.
All proceeds benefit the Guild’s food pantry in its ongoing struggle to feed the hungry and to fight poverty in Brockton.
Featured vocalists will be Lynne Albanese, Nancy Gustafson, Lia Macrina and surprise guests.
Vincent Macrina and the United Brass Quintet will also perform.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. for cocktails followed by a buffet at 7, and the concert from 8 to 10 p.m.
Tickets are $55 for dinner and the concert or $25 for the concert alone.
There are four ways to reserve a spot at this always popular event:
*Phone Barbara Janelli, Guild president, at (508) 583-3117.
*Mail a check payable to The Charity Guild, P.O. Box 2372, Brockton, MA 02305.
*Stop by the Guild at 501 Main Street in Brockton, at the corner of Dover, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
*Easiest of all, go online to www.thecharityguild.org, where you may pay with a credit card or PayPal.
Reservations must be in by Nov. 20.






The Charity Guild, Inc., presents "A Doo Wop Holiday" A concert to benefit TCG Food Pantry
Featuring Vocalists Lynn Albanese, Nancy B. Gustafson, Lia Macrina, Vincent Macrina & The United Brass Quintet, Accompanist: Richard Cesarini,
Friday, December 2, 2011, at The Martin Institute At Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA, Cocktails: 6p, Buffet 7p, Concert 8-10p,
For reservations, return form with check to TCG, POBox 2372, Brockton, MA 02302-2372, or call Barbara at 508 583 3117. Tickets for dinner and concert: $55.00/ Concert only: $25.00
http://www.thecharityguild.org/

Raffles, Prizes At Raising Champions Event

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BROCKTON--Family Self-Sufficiency, a program within Brockton Housing Authority will hold a gathering Thursday, November 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and includes a drawing for a $50 gift certificate and other prizes.
All are invited to the event which is the kickoff for "Raising Champions," a program designed to aid residents in public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program to raise their children as champions.
Family Self-Sufficiency is located at 53 Plymouth St., Brockton.

Garden Club Hosts 2011 Holiday House Tour

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BROCKTON--For the first time in many years Brockton Garden Club will host a holiday house tour. Members of the club are reinventing, redesigning and decorating the Packard Estate, a historic home at 276 Prospect St. in Brockton.
Tours will be held Friday, Dec. 9 from Noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased in advance during business hours at John's Greenhouse, 517 Copeland St. or Alexander's Restaurant, 391 Crescent St.
Advance tickets cost $15. Tickets at the door day of tours are $20.
To send a check, click the brochure above for mailing instructions or for more information contact Ellen at 508-857-5595.
FYI: Heels, smoking and cameras are not allowed. Handicapped access is not available at this event.

Criolo Fashion Show Takes Center Stage Sat.

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BROCKTON--Downtown by Design, New England’s newest hot spot for fashion and design, invites area fashionistas to its first annual fall fashion showcase, Saturday, Nov. 12 at the newly renovated VFW Post in Brockton.
The show will feature an array of clothing specially made by Downtown by Design and Criolo Cultural Clothing, also known as C3.
The evening will also feature soulful sounds by upcoming recording artist from the New England/Tri-state area and some of the most captivating and beautiful models walking the runway in Boston and New York.
The party begins at 7 p.m. and will run until Midnight.
Tickets are $25 for individuals and $75 for a table of four.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST CONTACT WILL BARBOSA FOR RESERVATIONS.
This is a proper dress guest list event, 21+ for males and 18+ for females geared towards upscale clientele, state and local elected officials and leading professionals of Brockton and surrounding communities.
Tickets are available by reservation only in order to assure seating and can be made by calling, 508-580-1900 or 508-942-9265, or by email at guests.criolo@gmail.com, Please respond promptly to ensure proper seating arrangement.
Criolo Cultural Clothing. "Not Just Clothing... It's Culture!"

TRWA Film Festival

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11th 6PM TO 10PM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12th 6PM TO 10PM

BROCKTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
304 MAIN STREET
BROCKTON, MA

$7 ONE NIGHT
$10 BOTH NIGHTS
$20 BOTH NIGHTS PLUS A TRWA MEMBERSHIP


COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS, BEVERAGES & SWEETS

RAFFLES & TRWA GEAR & 2012 CALENDARS FOR SALE

JOIN US FOR THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING AND ENTERTAINING EVENT.

Call 508-828-1101 or click here to buy tickets on line.