By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
Region – Today is Friday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2012.
On this day in 1982, the album “Thriller” was released by Michael Jackson.
On this day in 2004, Jeopardy!'s all-time champion, Ken Jennings, finally lost, after a record 74 wins.
And on this day in 1995, Operation Desert Storm officially was declared ended.
Today's birthdays – Mark Twain (1835); Dick Clark (1929); and Billy Idol (1955).
Here are six tips for the day –
1. The Assabet Valley Athletic Booster Club is sponsoring its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/12/marlborough-av-booster-club-holiday-craft-fair/
2. The Congregational Church of Westborough will be holding a Holiday Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/27/congregational-church-of-westborough-to-hold-fair-dec-1/
3. The 10th annual Hudson Downtown Stroll will be held Dec.1, from 2 to 8 p.m., and features fun family activities and great holiday deals in Hudson's downtown area.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/09/hudson-2012-downtown-stroll/
4. Santa is taking some time out of his busy schedule to visit Hebert's Candies in Shrewsbury this Saturday, Dec. 1.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/20/shrewsbury-santa-visits-heberts-candies/
5.? On Sunday, Dec. 2 the Westborough Merchants Holiday Stroll will be held from 12 to 6 p.m. Most of the merchants are located in the downtown/rotary area. For more information go to –
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/15/westborough-merchants-holiday-stroll/
6. The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) presents Tea with Clara, a family-friendly holiday event, Sunday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the school's new satellite facility in downtown Hudson.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/09/hudson-tea-with-clara-holiday-event/