By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
Region – Today is Monday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2012.
On this day in 1979, 11 people were killed as fan rushed to get general admission seats?at a Who concert in Cincinnati. ?
On this day in 1947, the play, “A ?Streetcar Named Desire,” written by Tennessee Williams, opened on Broadway.
?And on this day in 1967, in a South African hospital, Lewis Washkansky became the first person to receive a human heart transplant. Sadly he only lived 18 days until he died of pneumonia.
Today's birthdays include Ozzy Osbourne (1948); singer Andy Grammar (1983); and portraitist Gilbert Stuart (1755).
Here are six tips for the day – ?
1. The first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy will be shown at the Northborough Free Library tonight.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/09/northborough-green-fire-screening-at-library/
?2. Tomorrow night, Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Northborough Garden Club will host a December Wreath Workshop at the Northborough Senior Center. ?
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/21/northborough-garden-club-meets-6/
?3. A Breast Cancer Support Group will be meeting at the Marlborough Hospital Wednesday evening, Dec. 5. New members are always welcome. For more information go to –
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/11/28/marlborough-local-breast-cancer-support-group-meets/
?4. Here's a great way to celebrate your love for your pet this holiday season while also helping to raise funds for a new vest for a local police dog.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/02/pictures-with-santa-to-benefit-shrewsburys-police-dog/
?5. The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce continues to make great progress in its annual food drive with the help of many generous companies. ?
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/02/wegmans-donates-750-to-corridor-nine-food-drive/
6. The Hudson Lodge of Elks do fantastic work in the community. Its annual Christmas tree sale got off to a wonderful start this year thanks to the kindness of local one man. ?