ROCKLAND—The annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Dance for the benefit of the Pope Memorial Humane Society was held at the Rockland American Legion Post on Dec. 6. Said the organizers of the event:

“A HUGE thank you to Southend Grocery, the Rockland American Legion Post, Central Distributors, and Dennis Paper for putting on an awesome Ugly Christmas Sweater Dance to benefit the Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County. Thanks for all who donated auction items, who came out to eat, drink, bid and be merry. What a wonderful night. A community animal shelter is only as strong as the community that supports it and our community ROCKS!!! We at the shelter are so grateful for you support. THANK YOU!”