TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Boys Town New England will hold a Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 58 Flanagan Rd., just across from the entrance to Raytheon Company on West Main Road, Route 114.

The public is invited to help share in this memorable tradition with the children of Boys Town New England., to sing carols around the Christmas tree and establish fond memories with friends and families. Following the tree lighting, visitors can warm up with hot chocolate and desserts, meet Boys Town children and families, and learn about Boys Town New England’s Continuum of Care as they tour the campus’ new Administrative Support and Family Services building.

For more information about Boys Town New England, call (401) 845-2250 or visit www.boystownnewengland.org.

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GIFT GALLERY TABLE SALE: The Portsmouth Arts Guild is holding its second “Gift Gallery Table Sale” Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Center for the Arts, 2679 East Main Rd. Ten local artists will have their handiwork for sale. Items include: photographs, jewelry, note cards, small artworks, silkscreened t-shirts, and more. In addition to the crafts, all the artwork on the gallery walls is available to purchase for under $200 until Dec. 21. Stop by for affordable gift buying and enjoy some refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.

The center is located next to St. Paul’s Church. For information, call (401) 293-5ART or visit www.PortsmouthArtsGuild.org, info@PortsmouthArtsGuild.org. Parking is available across the street at East Main Studios.

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CONCERT: Common Fence Music will present British guitar wizard Adrian Legg Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at the CFM Ticket Desk from 3 to 5 p.m. and during intermission on show days; through Ticket Web anytime; and at the door until sold out. Call Ticket Web’s toll free number (866) 468-7619 or contact them via www.commonfencemusic.org.

Common Fence Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The hall is ramp accessible. For general information including directions to the hall, call (401) 683-5085 or visit the website.

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HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIOS: East Main Studios, 2701 East Main Rd., is holding a craft sale at its “Holiday Open Studios” Dec. 6 and 7 and 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On display will be hand crafted items by award winning resident artists and fine art available for gift giving. Studio artists participating are: Donna Bruton, oil paintings and hand felted pins; Libby Gilpatric, oil and watercolor paintings, note cards, prints, ornaments, fantasy painted boxes and picture frames; Nancy Isherwood, oil and pastel paintings, lithographs, decoupage boxes, note cards, and decoupage hand painted trays. Visiting artist Megan Buchanan will display hand painted scarves. Refreshments will be served. These events are free and open to the public. For information, visit www.eastmainstudios.com.

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STROKE AND OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING: Residents living in and around Portsmouth can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke Dec. 9 at St. Barnabas Church Parish Hall, 1697 East Main Rd. The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening which checks for irregular heartbeat, a major risk factor for stroke.

Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventative health screenings, will conduct the screenings which will begin by appointment at 9 a.m. For information and to make an appointment, call (800) 697-9721 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.

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HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Abbey Singers of the Portsmouth Abbey School, under the direction of Tory Quinn, will present a collaborative holiday concert with the Ponaganset High School Chamber Chorus Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Portsmouth Abbey School, 285 Cory’s Lane.

Members of the United States Coast Guard Band and the United States Navy Band will be accompanying the choirs in an all brass extravaganza not to be missed. Works to be performed include, John Rutter’s “Gloria,” Z. Randall Stroope’s “Homeland” and Palestrina’s “Sicut cervus.” Admission is free and open to the public, refreshments will be provided. Come join in a celebration of song and holiday cheer at the Portsmouth Abbey School.