By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
Region – Today is Friday, Oct. 26, the 300th day of 2012.
It was on this day in 1986 when one of the most infamous baseball plays of all time occurred – Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner let what appeared to be an easy ground ball go through his legs in the 10th inning of the sixth game of the World Series against the New York Mets.
Every fan knows what happened next – the Sox lost that game and the seventh and final one of the series.
On this day in 2001 President George W. Bush signed into law the USA Patriot Act.
And on this day in 1984, an American infant, known as “Baby Fae,” received a heart transfer from a baboon. Sadly, she died three weeks later from an infection.
Today's birthdays include: Hillary Clinton (1947); Pat Sajak (1947); and Keith Urban (1967).
Here are six tips for the day –
1. It's October 26 but things are getting as hot as a summer day in July, election-wise! We want to hear what you think about the election – ?please just follow the guidelines outlined in this article ?
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/25/whats-your-opinion-let-us-know/
2. Before that big event occurs, we have another one to contend with – Hurricane Sandy. Check out this article for some links to websites with important information that will help you “weather” the storm.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/25/region-prepares-for-sandy/
3.? Saturday, Oct. 27 the Northborough Art Guild will hold its ?Annual Craft Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Peaslee School, Maple Street, Northborough (Route ?20 across from White Cliffs).? Handmade holiday crafts, jewelry, doll clothes, knitted and quilted items, beeswax products, art work, bake sale and refreshments will be offered.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/09/21/northborough-northborough-art-guild-craft-show/
4. The Westborough Historical Society will hold its annual “Mystery Tour” Sunday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/19/westborough-historical-society-presents-mystery-tour/
5. Sunday, Oct. 28 the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School's Annual Ski and Snowboard Sale is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school's cafeteria at 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/09/21/marlborough-avrths-ski-and-snowboard-sale/
6. Monday, Oct. 29 the Marlborough Historical Society will host a presentation on the “Haunted History of New England” at the Marlborough Senior Center, 250 Main St.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/24/marlborough-haunted-history-of-new-england/