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Dec. 7-23, Santa's House Opens at Mitteague Park. Santa arrives at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 escorted by West Springfield Police and Fire Dept. representatives. Visit him Mon.- Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun.2:30-4 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 14, 21, 27, Music for Christmas XXXIV. Music of Josquin des Pres, Tom s Luis De Victoria, Richard Wm. Donohue, Franz Gr ber Gregorian chant and carols. Dec. 7 at 4 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 183 William St., Portland, Conn. (860-342-2860); Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., Saint Peter Church, 107 East Main St., Torrington, Conn. (860-342-2860); Dec. 21 at 4 p.m., Saint Peter Church, 30 Saint Peter Lane, Higganum, Conn. (directions 860-345-8018); Dec. 27 at 4 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, 15 South Canal St., Plainville, Conn. (860-647-6825). Presented by the New England Chamber Choir, Treble Choir and Chamber Ensemble. Dec. 7-21, Brunch with Santa at the Oliver Wright Tavern, Old Sturbridge Village. Visit with Sata and enjoy brunch on Sundays in Dec. from 10a.m.-2 p.m., $18.95 adults; $16.95 age 65 and up, $5 kids 10 and under, free under age 3. Reservations recommended. Visit www.osv.org. Dec. 8 , Yuletide Open House Tours at Storrowton Village. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Big E. West Springfield. Guided tours by costumed interpreters of Storrowton's beautifully decorated homes, shops and antique buildings. Reservations required for groups of 12 or more. Dec. 10, Yuletide by Lantern Light at Storrowton Village. 6-8 p.m., on the grounds of the Big E, West Springfield. Experience the magic of an old-fashioned winter evening on a self-guided tour of Storrowton's cozy homes and buildings, decorated for the season and illuminated by lanterns and candlelight. Old-fashioned craft demonstrations. Dress warmly. Reservations requested for groups of 12 or more. Dec. 11-24, Santa's Workshop at Look Park. From 4-8 p.m. (Christmas Eve noon-4 p.m.), visitors will be greeted by Mrs. Claus as they come to visit "Santa's Workshop." See elves making toys and snap your own great photo with Santa! Free. Donations accepted. Hayrides offered from the workshop for $2/person. Info: 413-584-5457 Dec. 11, Music In Deerfield welcomes back Anonymous 4 to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Northampton, for The Cherry Tree, a program of Medieval English carols and American Christmas tunes. Advance tickets are $28. Undergraduate student tickets are $10 while children/high school students tickets for the Anonymous 4 concert will be $10. Tickets at the door: $32 adults and $10 for undergraduate students and $5 for children/high school students. Info about the series and tickets may be obtained by calling Music In Deerfield at 774-4200, online at www.musicindeerfield.org, or by mail, Box 736, Greenfield MA 01302. Dec. 11, MSPCA Holiday Tree Lighting. 5 p.m. at Eastfield Mall. For information on purchasing ornaments to honor your pet, visit www.mspca.org/holidaytree.