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Advent organ series begins in Huntley

The public is invited to attend the annual Advent Organ Recital Series at the First Congregational Church, Main and Church streets in Huntley.

The first recital will be performed at 12:10 p.m. Friday by Michael Surratt, organist and director of music ministries at the Union Church of Hinsdale. Surratt is past dean of the Fox Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and has played recitals throughout the U.S. and Europe.

The recitals are on a free-will offering basis. Refreshments follow each recital in the fellowship hall.

The second recital at 12:10 p.m. Dec. 14 will be performed by Vernon Studt, the church's organist.

The third recital will be performed by Phyllis Connelly at 12:10 p.m. Dec. 21. Connelly is an organ and piano instructor at McHenry County College and Elgin Community College.

For details, call (847) 669-3691.