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St. Mark Church in Springfield, MA, will hold its 8th annual Christmas Spectacular Concert on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m., at the church (2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield). Featuring September Girls and David Jermakian on saxophone. A reception will follow. For ticket purchase information, click on the link to view a flyer, or contact (413) 537-7397 or suzieelm@charter.net.

St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will mark its 86th anniversary and Name Day on Sunday, Dec. 17, in Keljik Hall of church’s Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center (465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown). Primate Abp. Khajag Barsamian will preside. Banquet at 12 noon, following Divine Liturgy (starts 10 a.m.). Honorees are Michael Yapchaian; Nishan & Margrit Atinizian. Advance reservations required (by Dec. 13). For information, call (617) 923-8860; click on links to view a flyer and to purchase tickets online.

Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will hold a dinner dance & kef night for “Poon Paregentan” on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Children’s activities start at 5 p.m., with dinner/dancing featuring Jason Naroian Ensemble at 6 p.m. Reserve by Feb. 6. For information on admission, contacts, click to view a flyer.

Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will hold a Christmas concert, “Silent Night, Holy Night,” on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m., in the church’s Egavian Cultural Center (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Presented by parish Cultural Committee, featuring Nazeli Dance Groups, students’ art exhibit, parish Junior Choir. Refreshments following, donations welcome. Click to view a flyer with details.

Soorp Haroutiun Church of Orlando, FL, will hold a New Year’s Eve gathering on (what else?) Sunday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m., at the church facility (9274 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Orlando). Reserve by Dec. 22. For details on admission, attire, and contacts, click to view a flyer.