The Courthouse Community Orchestra, above, is presenting a series of three free holiday concerts in the community. The series began Wednesday night at Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church. Upcoming concerts are at 6 p.m. Saturday in Newington Baptist Church, Gloucester, and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in Ware Episcopal Church, Gloucester. Directed by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Treg Ancelet, shown at right, and Dr. Elisse Ancelet, the orchestra will perform holiday favorites such as “White Christmas” and “The Polar Express.” The concert will also include a harp solo, contemporary festive tunes by a clarinet ensemble, and a holiday sing-along.

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