By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
Region – Today is Friday, Dec. 7, the 342nd day of 2012.
On this day in 1941, hundreds of Japanese warplanes attacked the American base, Pearl Harbor. A total of 2,400 American troops and civilians were killed; another 1,200 were wounded.
On this day in 1787 Delaware became the nation's first state after ratifying the U.S. Constitution.
And on this day in 1982, Charles Brooks, Jr. became the first person to be executed by lethal injection in the United States.
Happy birthday today to singer??Sara Bareilles (1979); Boston Celtics superstar, Larry Bird (1956); and Boston Bruins great, Gerry Cheevers (1940). ?
Chabad of Westborough will sponsor its annual public Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration Saturday, Dec. 9, in Shrewsbury and Sunday, Dec. 9, in Westborough.
Public menorah lightings this weekend in Shrewsbury, Westborough
St. Mary School, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury, will hold its annual Holly Fair Saturday, ?Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/15/shrewsbury-st-mary-school-holly-fair/
Santa will be making a special guest appearance at Hebert's Candies in weekend. Check here for his schedule –
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/21/shrewsbury-heberts-candies-hosts-santa/
Santa is also fitting a visit to the Treasure Chest Company in Northborough this weekend as well.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/28/northborough-meet-santa-the-treasure-chest/
Hudson High School's 8th and 9th grade play, “The Seussodyssey,” will be performed this weekend. Check here for details –
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/21/hudson-the-seussodyssey-performances/
The holidays can be very difficult for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one in their lives. Here's information on a group that offers help. ?
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/04/vna-care-network-hospice-offers-holiday-bereavement-support/