Firstly, all of us here at The Somerville News wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Donald and Patricia Norton, Billy and Marissa Tauro, along with Cam Toner, Bobbie Toner, Jim Clark, Andrew Firestone, and all the writers of The News hope everyone is spending it with their families and friends this special day to give thanks for all our blessings, especially our families.

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This week we are announcing the 2011 winners for the “Best of Somerville” award. This year we had an overflowing amount of ballots submitted by our readers as their choices for “Best of…” We thank everyone for voting and we certainly congratulate all of those who won. The winners demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, value, and professionalism by their fellow ‘Villens here in Somerville.

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This past Tuesday the annual Tri-club meeting was held at the Mt. Vernon Restaurant by the many members of the Somerville Rotary Club and joining them were members of the Somerville Lions Club as well as Somerville Kiwanis Club. Each year all three service clubs raise and donate thousands of dollars back to the community here. The clubs have gotten together for many years now and we salute each one for its work here on behalf of many Somerville residents.

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Get well soon wishes to our good friend and Somerville Lions President Paul Carroll who is back in the hospital. Paul is a great guy and we wish him well for a speedy recovery.

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Get well also out to our good friend Anthony Cataldo who has been in and out of the hospital and is now home recuperating. Also in and out of the hospital is another good friend, Bill Chambers of Spring Hill.

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On Saturday November 26, The Adonal Bible Center Church is hosting a free breakfast to promote their new church from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 9 New Washington Street in Somerville, second floor. Stop in for breakfast and maybe take in a prayer or two while you’re there. All are Welcome. Freewill donations accepted.

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Happy Birthday wishes going out to our good friend Ricky Hefferin here in the ‘Ville.    Also to Dorie Clark here in the ‘Ville who is very  politically active. A Happy Birthday as well to Chris Wright, and to all the ‘Villens here and away.

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There will be no Somerville High Football game this year at Dilboy on Thanksgiving Day, but St. Clements football is playing at 10 a.m. at Tufts University. A pancake breakfast at the school from 7 a.m. to game time will be held.

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Our good friend Bob Publicover is doing excellent these days, even going out for some long walks and has made it to the Armory Café a few times. It’s amazing. He is like a superman. Nothing keeps him down. We wish him and David the best holiday season ever.   We’re so happy that Bob manages to fight and get back for all these years.

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We heard that Alderman Sullivan’s house got broken into within the last year for the second time. We hope this time he went out and bought an alarm system or a big dog!

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Pre-order a holiday wreath!  Proceeds benefit Next Wave and Full Circle Alternative Schools in Somerville. Celebrate the season and contribute to the healthy development of Somerville students by pre-ordering a holiday wreath and/or purchasing a tree at the Foss Park Tree lot. When wreaths arrive in early December.  Members of the community who pre-order wreaths will be asked to pick up their wreaths at Full Circle/Next Wave School. If you have questions about delivery options please contact Agnes Gallant at Full Circle and Next Wave. Net proceeds contribute to field trips and special events for students enrolled at Next Wave and  Full Circle. Explore the school’s web site at http://www.somerville.k12.ma.us/education/components/form/ for more information.

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The Davis Area Resident / Business Initiative (DARBI)  (YourDavisSquare.com) announces its annual December Midnight Madness shopping event, offering exclusive sales until midnight at a collection of Davis Square retail stores and restaurants, on Thursday, December 1, 2011. Between the hours of 6 p.m. and midnight, shoppers will be able to visit such Davis Square favorites as Dave’s Fresh Pasta, Magpie, Artifaktori, Kickass Cupcakes, Davis Squared, When Pigs Fly, The Boston Shaker, Suneri Boutique, Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant and Music Club, Buffalo Exchange, Found, Comicazi, and Sunshine Lucy’s. Zipcar will also have a special booth set up in Statue Park throughout the event.  Many retailers will offer live music, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks to keep the atmosphere lively.  Dave’s Fresh Pasta will offer samples and tastings from several local and regional suppliers of fine food and drink.  Johnny D’s will offer free admission to Midnight Madness shoppers and $1 hot dogs all evening. Thalia Tringo Real Estate will host an art opening, “Elements and Artifacts” featuring photographs by T.L. Litt and food and drink from local eateries.  Some Davis Square restaurants will offer coupons or specials to shoppers during the event.

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Residents are invited to submit their best, their silliest, and their most inspiring photos of their new Zero-Sort toter to the “It’s the Love Tote Photo Contest” by the deadline Thursday, Dec. 1. Enter to win a $50 gift certificate to the Somerville Winter Farmers Market and some unusual bragging rights: Mayor Curtatone will pick up your recycling himself while Somerville’s own Jimmy Del Ponte performs his original song, “The Love Tote,” along with his backup singers, The Trashmen.  Submit a serious documentary shot of toters on the street or get silly and decorate a Zero-Sort toter. Photo-shopped creations and memes are welcome too. See the city’s web site for more details.