More tree lightings are planned for next weekend as Mayor Wu’s Enchanted Trolley Tour makes stops around the city, including Mattapan Square on Sat., Dec. 2 at 1 p.m.; Codman Square on Sun., Dec. 3 at 12 p.m., followed by Adams Corner that day at 1 p.m. This event includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and more.

All Dorchester Sports and Leadership’s 40th anniversary gala is set for Wed., Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Venezia Restaurant, 20 Ericsson St., Dorchester. Email ADSL@AllDorchesterSports.org.

The BPDA will host a virtual IAG meeting on Wed., Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 135 Morrissey Blvd. project, including the construction of an additional six-story wing connected to the former Boston Globe building by an elevated pedestrian walkway, with associated below-grade parking. Go to bit.ly/135Morrissey-Boulevard for more info.

BPDA Planning Team hosts a conversation on Wed., Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. on important updates to Mattapan’s zoning code. See ad on page 9 for log-in.

The second annual Dorchester Bowls for Equity bowl-a-thon event will take place on Wed., Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at Boston Bowl, 820 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester to benefit the Dorchester YMCA. See page 8 for more info.

The BPDA will host a virtual public meeting on Wed., Dec. 6 to discuss a change to a project planned for 554-562 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. The senior-focused rental complex calls for a two-phase construction, including the renovation of the existing Fox Hall building in Uphams Corner. Contact Stephen Harvey at the BPDA for more info and see page 9 for an advertisement that explains how to join the meeting virtually.

The Nutcracker, staged by the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre company, returns to the Strand Theatre in Uphams Corner from Dec. 9. See story in this week's issue of the Reporter.

A “gratitude you” party organized by Councillor Frank Baker will take place on Thurs., Nov. 30, 7 p.m. at Florian Hall.

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