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19 Friday Dance Party at American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio American Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio will be hosting its next Dance Party from 7:15-11 p.m. at 52 South Quinsigamond Ave. (Maironis Park dance lounge, lower level), Shrewsbury. Singles and couples are welcome. An all-levels West Coast Swing class will start the evening from 7:15-8. Admission: $15pp, includes lesson, general dancing, light refreshments and a cash bar. Visit www.americanballroomlatin.com for more info or class schedules.
“A Chorus Line” at the Hanover Theatre
Symphony Pro Musica Family Concert
Stop in at the Grafton Country Store, 2 Grafton Common, for a Spring Open House. Also March 21. The entire store will be decorated for spring, and flowers, wreaths, garden items, dinnerware, Easter decorations, candy and more will be available for purchase. Grafton Country Store is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be visited online at www.graftoncountrystore.com.
Shrewsbury Pop Warner Football "2010 Pop Warner Players Clinic" From 2-5 p.m. at HitQuarters, 3 Tennis Dr. in Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Pop Warner Football will be holding a "2010 Pop Warner Players Clinic." Are you interested in playing football next fall? If so, the Pop Warner Players Clinic is an excellent opportunity for kids to learn the game of football or brush up on their skills. Free for all levels, ages 5-13. It is not necessary to be registered in Pop Warner to participate. For info or to register, e-mail Traci Smith at tracismith@syfca.com (please indicate your child's name and age in your e-mail). Walk-up registrations available.
2010 Mayor’s Charity Ball Marlborough’s 2010 Mayor’s Charity Ball will be held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough. Tickets are $35 - tables of 10 reserved for $350 – and available at the Mayor’s Office, Walker Building Room 106, Distinctive Realty and Marlborough Savings Bank. In addition to delicious food offerings provided by area restaurants and establishments, there will be dancing and a variety of auction/raffle items available. Ads for placement in the evening’s program books can be purchased as well. All proceeds go to the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund, which helps Marlborough residents in need. For more info, contact the Mayor’s Office at 1-508-460-3770.
“Whooo’s in that Box?” at Tower Hill Botanic Garden
From 7 p.m.-midnight, a charity benefit will be held for Joe DeRosa, a victim of an automobile accident, at the Marlborough Moose Lodge, 67 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Tickets are $10 and the evening includes food, a live band and raffles. For info or tickets, call Lori at 1-508-251-1022.
Armstrong Elementary School Family Fun Day The Armstrong Family Fun Day, an indoor carnival with fun things for the whole family to do, will be held 12-4 p.m. at Armstrong Elementary School, 40 West St., Westborough. Look for old favorites like the magician, games, giant slide, cake walk, face painting, sand art, hair beading, tattoos, food and baskets of goodies to be raffled. This year, there will also be some new games and activities like the money booth, side-by-side soccer kick and much more. Sponsored by the Armstrong Parent Group.
Northborough Contra Dance The next dance Northborough Contra Dance will be held in the Parish Hall of the Unitarian Universalist Church, 40 Church St., Northborough, starting at 8 p.m. Live music will be provided by Get Reel and the caller is Daniel Friedman. All new and experienced dancers are welcome, and there is no need to bring a partner. Beginner’s instruction is offered at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $8, $6 students, $18 family. For more info, visit http://northborocontra.com or call Gary Phillips at 1-508-393-5490.
Federated Church Underground Coffeehouse At 7:30 p.m., Federated Church of Ashland, 118 Main St., will be hosting comedic singer and songwriter Howie Newman during a coffee house event. Tickets, available at the door, are $10, $7 seniors/students. Visit www.federatedchurchofashland.org for more info.
Saturday Morning Discovery Series - De Luna
Marlborough-area children are invited to rev up from 12-2 p.m. for some free, hands-on fun during the “Handy Manny Big Race Pit Stop” event at Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough. Sponsored by Playhouse Disney, the Solomon Pond Mall’s “Handy Manny Big Race Pit Stop” will impart lessons for kids about the value of teamwork and perseverance through hands-on games and fun activities for the entire family. During the event, kids can play Handy Manny’s Pit Stop Hokey Pokey, design their own toolboxes and customize Handy Manny license plates. The event is free of charge and will take place at the JC Penney Court. Families can sign up for the Kidgits Club during regular mall hours at Solomon Pond Mall or www.simonkidgitsclub.com. For more info, call Simon Guest Services at 1-508-303-6255.
Central Mass. Limb Loss Support Group Meeting 10 a.m.-12 p.m., the Central Mass. Limb Loss Support Group will meet at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Flanders Rd., Westborough. Guest speaker: Rose Bissonnette, founder & president of C.M.L.L.S.G, on surviving physical and emotional loss. Meetings are free and open to all amputees, their families, spouses, caregivers and healthcare professionals. For more info, contact Rose Bissonnette at 1-978-365-2580 or visit www.centralmalimbloss.org.
Dress for Success Spring Clothing Sale
From 4-6 p.m., the Congregational Church of Christ, UCC, 583 Main St., Leominster, will be holding a church supper. Buffet includes roast beef, potatoes, vegetables and homemade pies for dessert. Tickets are $8 at the door. For more info, call 1-978-537-7054.
21 Sunday
Deadline to RSVP for the 27th annual Madrigal Dinner hosted by the WHS Chamber Singers March 24, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:10 p.m.), in the Westborough High School main lobby, West Main Street. The Dinner Concert, catered by Chef du Jour, costs $16/adult, $8/child. RSVP with dinner order (London broil, chicken piccata, vegetarian lasagna, kid’s meal - macaroni & cheese and chicken nuggets) to stillitj@westborough.k12.ma.us.
Wayside Inn Bridal and Fashion Show
Federated Church of Ashland Community Supper From 5-7 p.m., the Federated Church of Ashland, 118 Main St., will be holding a community supper. Donation is $5 per person. Walk-ins are welcome, however, reservations are appreciated. Additional parking is available across the street at the Town Hall. For more info, call 1-508-881-1355 or visit www.federatedchurchofashland.org.
Children’s Salamander Celebration at Garden in the Woods From 1:30–3:30 p.m., Garden in the Woods in Framingham will be holding its annual celebration of this shy and beautiful woodland creature. Come to learn about several special kinds of salamanders who live at Garden in the Woods. Instructor Bonnie Drexler will perform a puppet show and give a short slide program, and then walk with the class to a vernal pool to seek out some salamanders and their eggs. Make a salamander craft and a life cycle flip-book to take home. For children with adult companion. Fee: $8 members, $10 nonmember. Pre-registration is required by contacting the registrar at 1-508-877-7630 ext. 3303. For more info, call or visit www.newenglandwild.org/learn.
22 Monday New Photography Exhibit to Open at Hudson Town Hall
Starting with 10:30 a.m. coffee, “Going Green with Marie Stella: An Environmentally Engineered Home and Landscape” will be presented at Garden in the Woods in Framingham. Fee: $15 members, $18 nonmembers. Pre-registration is required by contacting the registrar at 1-508-877-7630 ext. 3303. For more info, visit www.newenglandwild.org/learn.
Lunchtime Storytime – Spring Stories at NFL Join the Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St., for a lunchtime storytime featuring spring stories from 12:30-1 p.m. Spring is on its way, so come and listen to spring stories while enjoying your lunch. All ages welcome. To register or for info, call 1-508-393-5025 ext. 4.
23 Tuesday Free Zumba at Shake Fitness Through March 28, Shake Fitness, 369 West Main St., Northborough, will be offering *free Zumba (*free with a copy of their ad found in this issue). For more info, call 1-774-450-7474 or visit www.ShakeFitness.com.
MPL Author Visit: Alan Armstrong Newbery author Alan Armstrong will visit the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss the art of writing and share highlights from his books for children, including “Whittington,” winner of a Newbery Honor in 2006. “Whittington” is a fascinating story-within-a-story that interweaves animal fantasy and a family story with a retelling of the English folktale, Dick Whittington and His Cat. This program is open to families and children ages 7 and up. No registration necessary. For more info, call 1-508-624-6900 or visit www.marlboroughpubliclibrary.org.
Meininger Family Chiropractic Super Immunity Workshop A free Super Immunity Workshop will be presented at 6 p.m. by Meininger Family Chiropractic at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. The workshop will help participants to understand how the body functions and heals, how to maximize your inner healing and boost your immune system. Seating is limited. Call 1-508-898-2228 to reserve your spot or for more info.
NSPAC Special Education Law Presentation The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) announces a presentation on Special Education Law: Parents’ & Students’ Rights by Attorney Eileen M. Hagerty. The presentation will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Trottier Middle School Library, 49 Parkerville Rd., Southborough. Hagerty will discuss basic rights in special education law, including Evaluations, Eligibility, Development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) and more The event is free and open to the public. For updates or cancellations, visit www.nspac.org.
Paul Revere’s Ride and Marlborough in the Revolutionary War
Northborough Art Guild Monthly Meeting
The Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT is a powerful self-help tool based on Traditional Chinese Medicine for releasing negative emotions and limiting beliefs. A two-part class (second class is March 30) will be taught by Tina Marian from 6-8 p.m. at Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe, St. Cost is $50. To register or for more info, contact Patricia Duarte at 1-508-497-2307 or hopkintoncommunityed@yahoo.com. Registration can also be done at www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us.
24 Wednesday Marlborough Blood Drive
Dream Pillow Workshop at Scentsibilities At 7 p.m., a workshop on “Dream Pillows” will be held at Scentsibilities, 750 Main St., Boylston. Dream pillows combine relaxing herbs with essential oils to tuck under your pillow at night to aid in sleep and relaxation. Participants will discuss different ingredients in pillows and make their own pillow to take home. Registration fee is $20 and all supplies will be provided. To register or for more info, call 1-508-869-3300 or visit www.scentsibilities.com.
TD Bank Hosts March Networking Event The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to attend a Business After Six networking experience from 6-7:30 p.m. at TD Bank on Broad Street in Hudson. Please join the chamber for delicious appetizers and plentiful networking. Additionally, visit Charles Smith at the U.S. Small Business Administration booth to discuss programs to help start, grow and finance your business. Organizations are encouraged to bring brochures for the literature table. Cost is $10 for members and their guests and $20 for future members. Reservations are appreciated. To register, call 1-978-568-0360 or e-mail info@assabetvalleychamber.org.
“Birding By Ear” Classes Start at BMB Wildlife Sanctuary
Shrewsbury Historical Society Presents “Memories of Spag”
First Church in Marlborough Men’s Fellowship Supper A spaghetti supper, put on by the Men’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, will be held from 5-7 p.m., in the Parish Hall of the Church, High and Bolton (Route 85) streets, above Union Common. Join your neighbors and friends for good food and fellowship. The cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family of 4 or more. The public is invited to attend.
Meet the Author Event at Shrewsbury Public Library Author Michael King will be at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., at 7 p.m. to discuss his new book, “The Heartache Years.” The event is free and open to the general public. During a challenging time in his life, King spent countless hours researching and gathering trivia facts about his beloved baseball team, the Red Sox. Now he shares the fruits of his labor with all other Red Sox fanatics. His focus is on the heartache years of 1967, 1975, 1978 and 1986, as the book traces historical facts about the team and its key players. For more info, call the Shrewsbury Public Library at 1-508-842-0081.
25 Thursday Spring Open House at Classique Medical Spa
Scentsibilities in Boylston will be hosting a seminar called “The Happiness Generator,” led by Karen Keefe, PhD from Being-Wise Consulting, at 7 p.m. Based on Marci Shimoff’s New York Times best-selling book “Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out,” the seminar will teach you how to quickly raise your physical, emotional and mental energy, learn about the habits that support the biochemistry of happiness, discover how to trigger a natural state of peace and joy and enhance all your relationships. There will be a free raffle and refreshments. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $20. To register or for more info, call Scentsibilities at 1-508-869-3300 or visit www.scentsibilities.com.
Algonquin Regional High School Presents “Guys & Dolls”
Let Northborough Moms and Tots, a local moms group/playgroup, do your holiday baking for you. The group is currently accepting orders for pre-ordered Easter cookie/treat trays through March 25. All proceeds made from the sale will benefit Spring House in Berlin, a residential shelter for pregnant women. You will receive a beautifully wrapped tray with assorted Easter-themed desserts suitable for serving on Easter or just enjoying with your family. Trays of cookies/treats are available as follows: 2 dozen/$5, 3 dozen/$7.50 or 4 dozen/$10. Trays will be available for pick up April 2. Customers will be contacted with location and time for pick up. Check or Pay Pal payments will be accepted at the time of order. Order form can be found at http://northboroughmoms.bravehost.com/orderformforbakesale.html. If you need a food allergy-specific tray, call Debra McDuffee at 1-508-393-3191 or e-mail any questions about the group or fund-raiser to northboroughmoms@yahoo.com.
26 Friday “Lighten Up!” with Loretta LaRoche at the Hanover Theatre
The Marlborough High School Drama Club proudly presents its 2010 Spring Musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” at the Marlborough Middle School auditorium, starting at 7 p.m.. Also March 27 at 7 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 students/senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased in advance from 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 22-25 in the lobby of the Marlborough Middle School auditorium, 25 Union St. Seating is reserved. You may also purchase tickets at the door before each performance. For further info, contact Christopher Henry, Drama Club advisor, at chenry@mps-edu.org.
Northborough Historical Society Meeting The Northborough Historical Society will hold its next monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 50 Main St. (corner of Main and School streets), Northborough. The evening’s program will be “Massachusetts’ Route 128 – a History of the High-Tech Movement.” Alan R. Earls, journalist and historian, talks about the importance of business development along Route 128 and to the west. Earls is the author of six books on business history. There is no charge to attend. All are welcome. For more info on Alan Earls, visit http://www.alanearls.com/index.html.
New Vienna Coffee House at Westborough U.U. Doors open at 7 p.m. for local songwriter, singer and guitarist Luanne Crosby’s performance at New Vienna Coffee House, Westborough U.U., 64 West Main St. Crosby will share a selection of her original material, which covers a spectrum of styles from folk to jazz to rock and blues. Opening act is David Werlin & Jen Clancy. For info on Crosby, visit http://luannecrosby.com. Cost: $10, $7 seniors/students. Refreshments and free street parking.
Storytimes with Corduroy! at NFL Join the Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St., at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (also March 27 at 10 a.m.) for Storytime with Corduroy! Bring your camera along and get your picture taken with Corduroy. All ages welcome. For info or to register, call 1-508-393-5025 ext. 4.
Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival
Pakachoag Music School Cabaret Fund-Raiser The 22nd Annual Cabaret Fund-Raiser "A Song for You," starring Sue Natoli, with special guests, "The Hale Sisters,” will be held from 1-7:30 p.m. (also March 27) at Pakachoag Music School, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. A VIP Wine Tasting event will be held March 27 at 5 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $15 for seniors/students and $25 at the door. Wine tasting ticket price $20. Performance ticket and wine tasting combination ticket price is $35. For tickets or more info, call 1-508-791-8159 or visit www.pakmusic.org and click on “Cabaret.”
Stageloft Repertory Theater Presents “Meshuggah-Nuns, the Musical” Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, announces the opening of its March production of "Meshuggah-Nuns." The musical will be performed at the theater Fridays March 26, April 2 and 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays April 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. and March 27 and April 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16 adults, $14 seniors 65-plus, $8 students under 14. For info and reservations, call 1-508-347-9005.
Die Fledermaus in Concord Johann Strauss Jr.’s operetta, “Die Fledermaus” (“The Bat”), will be performed at 8 p.m. (also March 27 at 8 p.m. and March 28, at 2 p.m.) at the Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden St., Concord. The semi-staged performance will be entirely in English, with full orchestra, chorus and professional soloists in costume. General admission (reservations advised) is $25, $20 seniors/students. For more info, visit www.51walden.org or call 1-978-369-7911.
27 Saturday Westborough Blood Drive
Chapel of the Cross in Westborough is hosting an Egg Hunt and Fun Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 160 Flanders Rd. To be held rain or shine, the event includes over 2,000 eggs, free hot dogs, moonwalk, games, crafts and more. Everyone is welcome and all events are free. If possible, please bring non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks. For more info, call Tanya at 1-870-0001 ext 102.
St. Matthias Parish Palm Sunday Masses St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, hold Palm Sunday weekend Masses at 4 p.m. and March 28 at 10 a.m. The Palm Sunday Procession will take place at the March 28 Mass. For more info, call the parish office at 1-508-460-9255 or visit www.stmattpar.org.
Proctor School Spring Fair The Proctor School Spring Fair, “The Rally in the Rainforest,” will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Proctor Elementary School is located on Jefferson Road in Northborough. Come and be a part of games, food, auctions, raffles, prizes and more. The fair will feature a Reptile Petting Zoo with animals from the rainforest for children to touch and learn about. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more info, contact Alison Cosgrove at northboroalison@yahoo.com.
Tatnuck Author Event – Nicholas J. Pappas – “Aristocrat” and “The Community”
From 7:30-11:30 p.m., join Cathy’s Crew for a night of fun at Westboro Tennis and Swim Club, 35 Chauncy St., Westborough. The evening will include live tennis matches, Wii tennis, line dancing, chair massages, a silent auction and raffles. BYOB. Tickets are $20 per person and available at Lowe’s Market in Northborough. Proceeds to benefit the Central New England MS Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Call 1-508-963-7929 for more info. If you are unable to attend this event and would like to support the Cathy’s Crew 2 Day Walk, visit www.msnewengland.org to donate or mail a donation to the MS Society, 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 and reference “Cathy’s Crew 2 Day Walk, September 11 and 12, 2010.”
Boy Scout Troop 114 Pasta Supper Shrewsbury Boy Scout Troop 114 will be holding a Pasta Supper from 5-7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury. The menu will include pasta, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and homemade desserts. Tickets cost $5 per person with children under 5 eating free, and are available at the door or by calling 1-508-842-1391. Proceeds of the drive will be used to send scouts to the National Scout Jamboree this summer.
Tatnuck Live Music Series – Susan Levin
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Solomon Pond Mall Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, invites Simon Kidgits Kids Club Members and their parents to a breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8-9:30 a.m. Non-members can sign up to join for only $5 by visiting Simon Guests Services inside the mall or by calling 1-508-303-6255. After breakfast, kids will have the opportunity to get creative while participating in a fun springtime craft event. Simon Kidgits Kids Club Members should RSVP by calling 1-508-303-6255 and then pressing 0 for Guest Service.
28 Sunday Spring Food, Wine & Beer Festival for Haiti From 3-6 p.m., a Spring Food, Wine & Beer Festival for Haiti benefit will be held at the Hudson Elks, 99 Park St., Hudson. Chloe's American Bistro, Harvest Cafe, Horseshoe Pub and Restaurant, Sofia Ristorante, Brad's Gourmet Deli, The Texas BBQ Company, Stone's Public House, Ristorante Via Alto 27 and more will be matching food from their menus with wines/beers from Bacon Spirits and its distributors. There will also be a silent auction, raffles and live music. Tickets are $25 and available at the Hudson Elks and Bacon Spirits in Hudson and Northborough. For more info, call 1-978-562-6650 or 1-508-393-2134. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to help the people of Haiti.
Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents Virtuosi Italiani
American Antiquarian Society’s “Adopt-A-Book” March 30, the general public will have an opportunity to “adopt” selected historic items from the collections of the American Antiquarian Society during its 3rd annual “Adopt-A-Book.” The program will take place 6-8 p.m. at the Antiquarian hall, 185 Salisbruy St., Worcester. Admission: $30 with drinks and hors d’oeuvres included. For more info or to make a reservation, call Ann-Catherine Rapp at 1-508-471-2135 or visit www.americanantiquarian.org.
Stageloft Repertory Theater Open Auditions for “Guys & Dolls” Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, announces open auditions for its June production of "Guys & Dolls." The auditions will be held at the theater March 29, 7-9 p.m., and March 31, 7-9 p.m. No appointment necessary, music will be provided. Twenty-five male and female roles available. For more info, call 1-508-347-9005.
Lunchtime Storytime – Friendly Pets at NFL March 30, join the Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St., for a lunchtime storytime on friendly pets from 12:30-1 p.m. Bring your lunch and come listen to some stories about our favorite friends: our pets. Recommended for all ages. For info or to register, call 1-508-393-5025 ext. 4.
The Westborough Garden Club will be presenting a March 31 program on “Raised Bed Gardening" by Sally McGuire Muspratt, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. The program is designed for both home gardeners and for those who plant in difficult commercial areas. Learn construction techniques, tips on soil mixtures and irrigation as well as a list of flowers and vegetables best suited to this gardening technique. Free and open to the public.
“Figuratively Speaking” Opening Reception at Post Road Art Center
First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., will be holding its Maundy Thursday worship service April 1, at 7 p.m., with Communion and Tenebrae. For more info, call 1-508-485-6297. All are welcome.
St. Matthias Parish Holy Thursday Mass April 1, St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, will hold Holy Thursday Mass with Washing of the Feet at 7 p.m. Following Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be taken, in procession, to the parish hall where it will be placed in the tabernacle for a period of reposition, with an opportunity to spend a few quiet moments in reflection. For more info, call the parish office at 1-508-460-9255 or visit www.stmattpar.org.
Trinity Church Maundy Thursday A Tenebrae service with Communion will be held April 1, at 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough. All are welcome. For more info, visit www.trinitynorthborough.org.
Lunchtime Storytime – April Fool’s Day at NFL April 1, join the Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St., from 12:30-1 p.m. for an April Fool’s Day storytime. Bring along lunch and come hear some April Fool’s stories and jokes. All ages welcome. For more info or to register, call 1-508-393-5025 ext. 4.
Afternoon Adventures at MPL Join the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., for a seasonal craft April 1. This program is designed for children in grades 1 to 3 and will be held from 4-5 p.m. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Department at 1-508-624-6902 to register or for more info.
First Church in Marlborough Good Friday Worship First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., will be holding a Good Friday worship service April 2, at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call 1-508-485-6297. All are welcome.
St. Matthias Parish Good Friday Services On Good Friday, April 2, St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, hold the Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and Veneration of the Cross at 7 p.m. For more info, call the parish office at 1-508-460-9255 or visit www.stmattpar.org.
Trinity Church Good Friday Service A Good Friday service, led by Rev. Maybeck, will be held April 2, at 7:30 p.m., at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough. All are welcome. For more info, visit www.trinitynorthborough.org.
Shrewsbury Woman’s Club Meeting The Shrewsbury Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting April 2 at the First Congregational Church, Church Road, Shrewsbury. Luncheon at 12:15 p.m. will be followed by a business meeting and then an auction with Dolores LaBonte, auctioneer. Members are reminded to bring an item worth at least $5. Guests are welcome.
WHS Giant Yard Sale Westborough High School student council invites all to participate in their Giant Yard Sale Easter weekend April 3. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the high School on Main Street. A 6 x 8 foot space is available for $10 per family/vendor. For info on vendor spaces or to reserve a space, e-mail Dan Sullivan at D717an@yahoo.com. Spots must be reserved by March 31.The student council will also have a table and is asking for donations of gently used items. No clothes, stuffed animals or furniture are allowed. Donations may be dropped off April 2, between 5:30-7 p.m., by the WHS cafeteria or on the morning of the event from 8-11 a.m. For more info, contact Dan Sullivan at 1-774-288-9036.
St. Matthias Parish Easter Vigil Liturgy April 3, at 8:30 p.m., St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, will hold an Easter Vigil Liturgy. For more info, call the parish office at 1-508-460-9255 or visit www.stmattpar.org.
First Church in Marlborough Easter Sunday Worship First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., will be holding its Easter Sunday worship celebration April 4, at 10 a.m., with trumpets, bells, flowers and story telling. Also, an Easter Sunday sunrise worship starts at 6:15 a.m. at the Marlborough Country Club. For more info, call 1-508-485-6297. All are welcome.
St. Matthias Parish Easter Sunday Masses April 4, St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, will celebrate Easter Sunday with two Masses at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. There will be a Children's Easter egg hunt following the 9 a.m. Mass. For more info, call the parish office at 1-508-460-9255 or visit www.stmattpar.org.
Trinity Church Easter Services April 4, Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, will hold an Easter Sunrise Service at 6 a.m. at Tougas Family Farm, 246 Ball St., Northborough. An Easter Sunday Service will be held at 10 a.m. at the church with the hand bell choir and youth and chancel choirs. All are welcome. For more info, visit www.trinitynorthborough.org.
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Easter Brunch On Easter Sunday, April 4, patrons can plan to feast on prime rib, seafood, made to order omelettes, waffles, desserts, and other brunch fare at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School’s Epicurean Room restaurant, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Brunch will be served 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and the prices are $16.95 for adults, $8.95 for children 5-10, free for children 4 and under. Reservations may be made by calling 1-508-263-9870. Leave a message on the Easter voice mail and your call will be returned and reservation confirmed. For more info, Kerri Baltramaitis can be reached at 1-508-485-9430 ext. 2870, but reservations must be made through the Easter brunch number provided.
Artist Guild of Shrewsbury Meeting Sue Swinard, an instructor at the Worcester Art Museum, will be the guest presenter at the Artist Guild of Shrewsbury April 5, at 7 p.m., in the Community Room at Southgate, 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury. The program, "Watercolor Techniques," will include a demonstration and examples of Swinard’s completed works. New members are welcome. The guest fee for non-members is $5. Refreshments will be served.
Stageloft Repertory Theater Summer, Fall Production Auditions Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, announces open auditions for its summer and fall productions. The auditions will be held at the theater April 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., and April 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Appointment is required. More than 25 male and female roles available. An expense stipend is provided. For an appointment or info, call 1-508-347-9005.
Area Singers Invited to Join River’s Edge Chorale The River’s Edge Chorale begins its Tuesday evening rehearsals April 6 and director Paul Johnson invites community singers to join the fun group of area adults and high school students from 7-9 p.m. at Hudson High School’s Choral Room, C110, 69 Brigham St., Hudson. The multi-generational group is now completing its 5th year. It will be preparing songs for a spring concert – the annual Yesue Memorial Concert to be performed June 16 outdoors at Wood Park, Park Street in Hudson, along with the River’s Edge Community Band and Pro Musica Youth Chorus. Registration fee. Learn more by calling 1-978-562-1646 or visiting www.upwitharts.org, where a registration form may be downloaded.
Sleeping Beauty Performed by Moscow Festival Ballet
Local Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting A Breast Cancer Support Group will meet April 7, from 7-8:30 p.m., in the Schwartz Conference Room at Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. The ongoing support group is facilitated by a nurse and provides educational and emotional support for women coping with breast and other forms of cancer. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month from September through June. New members are always welcome. For more info, contact Sheila Courchaine, RN at 1-508-485-3757.
Assabet Valley Chamber Annual Auction The Assabet Valley Chamber’s 15th Annual Auction is slated for April 9, from 6-9:30 p.m., at Stow Acres Country Club. This year’s event boasts of thousands of dollars of products and services - from a plane ride to Block Island to tickets to the Red Sox - to gift cards to local eateries and the movies. The event includes silent and live auctions, live jazz, cash bar, a chicken barbecue and an ice cream sundae buffet. Additionally, the event will feature auctioneer Mark Durrenberger from New England Breezed. Cost: $25pp or $230 for a table of 10. To register or for more info, call 1-978-568-0360 or e-mail info@assabetvalleychamber.org.
Young at Heart Group Trip to Gloucester The Young at Heart group will be going to Gloucester and Rockport April 9 with lunch at the Gloucester House Restaurant and a driving tour for $53. The trip leaves from Faith Fellowship Church, 647 Douglas St., Uxbridge and the Westboro Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd., Westborough. Call Sue at 1-508-476-3438 for more info.
Tatnuck Author Event – Glenn Ickler and “A Deadly Vineyard”
April 10, from 3-5 p.m., an Afternoon Tea Party will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main St., Shrewsbury. All are invited to welcome in spring with tea, tea sandwiches, desserts and fellowship in Lawrence Hall at the church. Tickets, $10 each, are available after the 8 and 10 o'clock services on Sundays or by calling Linda Taylor at 1-508-842-2434.
Tatnuck Live Music Series – Daniel Chauvin
The annual Spring Concert by the River’s Edge Community Band is April 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the wheelchair-accessible Hudson High School Auditorium, 69 Brigham St., Hudson. Although written by well-known composers, the pieces to be performed will be their lesser-known works. The interesting repertoire will feature works that include Frank Ticheli’s “Fortress,” “Sea Songs” by Ralph Vaughan Williams; “A Moorside Suite” by Gustav Holst; “Sound Off,” a John Philip Sousa march set in a minor key; and “Dedicatory Overture” by Clifton Williams. Tickets: $12, $10 for seniors/students. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call 1-978-562-1646. The April 10 Contra Dance Worcester at Wesley Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester, will feature Andrew Grover and Tom Dusseault, with Jeff Petrovitch calling. Beginner’s lessons start at 7:30 p.m., with dancing 8-11 p.m. Admission: $8, students $6, children 12 and under free. Family friendly, alcohol free. Visit www.worcesterdance.org or call 1-508-853-4351 for info.
Shrewsbury Senior Center Friends, SPL Sponsor Wolf Talk
First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., welcomes the community to its Holy Humor Sunday April 11 at 10 a.m. For more info, call 1-508-485-6297. All are welcome.
Shrewsbury 5K Road Race & 1M Fun Run April 11, at 12 noon, the 3rd Annual Shrewsbury Road Scholars 5K & Fun Run will be held in Shrewsbury. The event will start and end at Oak Middle School, 45 Oak St. Pre-registrations received by April 1 are $15 ($10 for students) and include a free T-shirt. Pre-entry family fee cap of $45. Same-day registration opens at 10:30 a.m. and costs $20, $10 students. Registration forms are available online at shrewsburyroadscholars.org or at the Parks & Rec Department in Shrewsbury Town Hall. For more info or to view a course map, visit the web site or contact Race Coordinator Beth McCollum at 1-508-841-8400.
Revels Repertory Company Presents “There’s a Meeting Here Tonight!” The Hutchinson Family Singers are coming to town in a new program presented by Revels Repertory Company. Part of the Arts on the Green Series at the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury, this original musical theatre production will be presented April 11 at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 for adults/$6 for children 16 & under. At the door, tickets cost $15 for adults/$8 for children. A free talk about the program will be offered April 7, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or info, call 1-508-845-7286. For info on Revels Repertory Company, visit http://www.revels.org/revels-repertory-com.
Model Railroad Show & Open House Railroad enthusiasts young and old are invited to Nashua Valley Railroad Association's 45th Annual Model Railroad Show and Open House April 11. The Model Railroad Show will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Shirley Middle School, 1 Hospital Rd, Shirley. The Open House will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the club’s headquarters, Phoenix Park, 2 Shaker Road, Unit# E-205, Shirley. Cost: $5, $3 seniors/teens, free for ages under 12. For more info, visit www.nvrra.com.
Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Pied Piper” Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) April 17 production of “The Pied Piper” will be held April 12, at 4:30 p.m., at Margaret A. Neary Elementary School, 57 Parkerville Rd., Southborough. There are roles for students K-12. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition. This is a group audition – no advance preparation is necessary. Students should just be ready to come and have a good time. All who are cast will be required to pay a $65 participation fee at the conclusion of the auditions.
“A Matter of Balance” Program on Preventing Falls Starting April 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dodge Park Rest Home, 101 Randolph Rd., Worcester, will present “A Matter of Balance” class for eight consecutive weeks. Learn how to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change your environment to reduce fall risk factors, promote exercise to increase strength and balance, and more. For more info and to register, call Theresa Eckstrom of Elder Services of Worcester Area, Inc. at 1-508-756-1545.
Northborough Garden Club Meeting - “The Beauty of Wildflowers” The Northborough Garden Club will meet April 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the new Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough. The program will be presented by Massachusetts Audubon’s Broad Meadowbrook Wildlife Sanctuary and includes a lecture/slide show on “The Beauty of Wildflowers.” Further info may be found at http://gardencentral.org/clubs/april.
PC/TV & Electronics Recycling Drive
The Youth Ministry at St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St., Northborough, is presenting “Godspell” April 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, $8 seniors/children 10 and under. For ticket info, contact the St. Rose of Lima Youth Ministry office at 1-508-393-6444 or visit www.strosegodspell.com. Advance tickets are recommended.
Zara Phillips to Present at ACONE Conference Adoption Community of New England, Inc. (ACONE) has announced that Zara Phillips will present at the 37th annual New England Adoption Conference, Identity in Adoption: Glimpses Beneath the Masks, to be held April 17 at Bellingham High School. Phillips' workshop, a screening of her award-winning film “Roots: Unknown,” will be among the more than 85 workshops presented at this year’s conference. The conference brochure, workshop descriptions and registration materials are available at www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or by calling ACONE’s office at 1-508-366-6812.
Temple Emanuel Luxury Car Raffle Drawing Temple Emanuel of Marlborough is holding a luxury car raffle - Grand Prize is a 2010 Nissan Maxima SV with Premium Package (MSRP $39,330). The proceeds will contribute to the ongoing operation of Temple Emanuel. Tickets are $50 each and a maximum of 1,500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held at Marlboro Nissan April 18 at 5 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. Visit www.templeemanuelma.org/raffle for more details, terms and conditions, and to purchase tickets or call Robbie at 1-508-393-1359. You may also purchase tickets by mailing your check or money order with your mailing address and phone number (made payable to Temple Emanuel) to Temple Emanuel Luxury Car Raffle, PO Box 596, Marlborough, MA 01752.
MasonKnight Dinner Dance April 24, Adelphi Council #4181, Knights of Columbus and the Matthew John Whittall Lodge of Masons will present a MasonKnight Dinner Dance at the Knights Hall, 206 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. The evening starts with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m., and includes music by the Shrewsbury High School Jazz Group. Tickets are $12.50 and available by contacting A.J. DiLeo at 1-508-842-6647 or Ed Pescaro at 1-508-845-3081. For sponsorship info, contact Tom Rooney at 1-508-842-6428 or Dave Chiampa at 1-774-696-4303. Proceeds will benefit Shrewsbury High School athletes and musicians.
Tatnuck Author Event: C.J. West – “Gretchen Greene”
The Rotary Club of Westborough has announced that the 2010 Westborough Spring Festival will be held May 1 and 2. More info will become available as the date approaches.
Tatnuck Author Event – Ric Wasley and “Midnight Blue”
May 15, St. Mary’s Parish Church Hall, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury, will present the uproarious interactive theatre of “Late Nite Catechism” at 8 p.m. Admission: $30, $45 (includes a wine and cheese/meet the caste reception at 7 p.m.). All proceeds benefit the St. Mary School Annual Fund Campaign. For tickets or more info, contact Sira Naras, Advancement Director, at naras@stmarysparish.org or 1-508-845-6341.
Shrewsbury Rotary Club Golf Tournament The Rotary Club of Shrewsbury will be holding its 11th annual Golf Tournament June 7 at the Highfields in Grafton. Cost (when reserved by May 15): $125 individual golfers, $475 foursomes. Includes continental breakfast, golf and a barbecue. For more info or a registration form, contact Derek Grillo at derekgrillo@struckcatering.com.
Ongoing Master Singers of Worcester March Open Rehearsals The Master Singers of Worcester invites singers to attend open rehearsals throughout March. All voice parts are sought, especially basses and tenors, to sing in “Jolly Olde England,” featuring Renaissance to contemporary English choral works May 16 at Salem Covenant Church in Worcester. Interested singers may schedule an audition by phoning 1-508-842-1349 or e-mailing director@mswma.org. The Master Singers of Worcester currently includes about 50 members drawn from Worcester and surrounding communities. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings starting at 7:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury.
Annual Group Photography Show Exhibition The Arts Alliance’s 2010 Photography Exhibit, co-sponsored with the Assabet Valley Camera Club, will be on view through April 9 during regular banking hours at the Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson. For info, call 1-978-562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org
Easter Bunny Makes a “Hop” at Solomon Pond Mall After a long winter, it’s time for spring at Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, with the arrival of the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m. at the Ann Taylor/Abercrombie & Fitch Court to greet area families and celebrate the spirit of the Easter holiday. Guests are invited to purchase professionally produced photos of the Easter Bunny and their family members to create memories that will last a lifetime. The schedule, starting March 12 and ending April 3, is Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays, from 12-6 p.m. The mall will be closed Easter Sunday.
"New Works & New Media" on View at Wayside Inn
Through June 4, Free Play 120, a new Northborough Recreation program for K-8 will provide 120 minutes a day of unstructured, supervised outside play. Free Play 120 will be held Mondays-Thursdays, from 4-6 p.m., outside at Ellsworth-McAfee Park. Cost: $15 per week/first child, $5 per week/siblings. For more info, visit www.northboroughrecreation.com.
Hudson Historical Society Apsley Trunk Exhibit The public is invited to view historic treasures from the trunk of the late L.D. Apsley, former U.S. Congressman and Hudson businessman, now on display at the Hudson Historical Society Museum, Hudson Mill Center, 43 Broad St. Trunk treasures on display include dresses worn by both Mrs. Apsleys, parasols, dresser sets, scarves, glasses, pictures and other memorabilia. The exhibit may be viewed during Museum open hours, Tuesdays, from 2-4 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, visit www.hudsonhistoricalsociety.org.
The Young at Heart Group Trips The Young at Heart Group will be taking two overnight trips this spring: a 9-day trip to Memphis, Nashville and Pigeon Forge (Dollywood), Tenn., is scheduled from April 24 - May 2 and a 4-day trip is planned to Lancaster, Penn., to see the new show "Joseph" at the Sight and Sound Theatre from June 7 - 10. Price: $389. All trips leave from Faith Fellowship Church, 647 Douglas St., Uxbridge and the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd, Westborough. Call Sue at 1-508-476-3438 for more info.
Walk ‘N Mass Volkssport Club A seasonal walk is available in the historic Town of Natick April 1-Dec. 11, offering a 5- or 10-km (3.1-6.2 mile) walk route. The walk is rated easy, suitable for strollers, but not for wheelchairs, and the start point is the Natick Outdoor Store, 38 North Ave., Natick, Start time is Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Finish time is prior to sunset. Ask for the Walk Box at the check-out counter. The walk is sponsored by the Walk ‘n Mass Volkssport Club. For further info, call 1-508-655-5548, e-mail pwihtol@yahoo.com or visit www.ava.org/clubs/walknmass.
UMass Memorial Blood Donor Donation Program The UMass Memorial Blood Donor Center is currently seeking healthy volunteers to donate blood or blood products to provide life-saving blood products and therapeutic services to patients at UMass Memorial Medical Center. All blood types are needed, and appointments are only required for platelet donations. The Blood Donor Center, located on Lakeside Level A of the UMass Memorial Medical Center–University Campus, is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays; from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays; and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. Free valet parking is offered for blood donors. For info or to schedule an appointment, call 1-508-421-1950. Walk-ins are welcome.
Hudson Park/Rec Now Accepting Summer 2010 Employment Applications The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation is now accepting applications for summer 2010 seasonal employment. Available positions include program leaders, water safety instructors, lifeguards, track and field timers, tennis instructors, various program supervisors and program aides. For applications, visit the Recreation Department at Town Hall, 78 Main St., or visit the Recreation page at www.townofhudson.org. For further info, call 1-978-568-9642, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Town of Hudson is an EOE/AA/ADA.
April is Poetry Month at the Southborough Library The month of April will be filled with literary learning and fun for all ages at the Southborough Library, 25 Main St. Plans are underway for a month-long Poetry Festival to celebrate this classic form of expression. Partial funding for this project comes from a grant by the Southborough Local Arts Council. Do you know a local poet who might want to share his or her work with the community? Have you written a poem you’d like to share with everyone? Want to help others learn the fine art of iambic pentameter, or how to craft a fine limerick? To offer your suggestions or your poetic expertise for the Poetry Festival, call the library at 1-508-485-5031 and speak with director Jane Cain.
Operation Otaku at MPL Operation Otaku is a club at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., for all anime and manga fans. Members not only watch anime. but play games (Anime Apples to Apples and We Totally Didn't Play Test This,) eat pizza once a month, and occasionally have cosplay workshops. The group ranges in age from 13-year-olds to high school seniors and meets Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. All teens are welcome. Contact David MacKenzie at 1-508-624-6900 for more info.
Hudson Public Library Chess Club The Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. at Wood Square, started a chess club in January that meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Children's Room. This is a fun, drop-in Chess Club for all skill levels and ages 7 t0 77. Call the Children's Room at 1-978-568-9645 or visit www.hudsonpubliclibrary.com for more details.
Westborough Public Library’s Winter 2010 Storytime Schedule Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., will hold its winter 2010 storytimes as follows: Book Babies, for ages 1-2 years, will be held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Two-Time, for ages 2-3 years, will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; and Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-5 years, will be held on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required. All are invited to attend the weekly programs on a drop-in basis. For more info, call the Children’s Room at 1-508-366-3050.
Evangelical Congregational Church of Westborough Sunday Worship Sunday worship at Evangelical Congregational Church, 8 Church St., Westborough, is at 10:30 a.m. Summer worship starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. For more info on worship times at Evangelical Congregational Church, call 1-508-366-2000 or visit www.uccwestboro.org.
English Conversation Circle at Shrewsbury Public Library English Conversation Circle will be held at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., on Mondays, from 5-6 p.m. The informal sessions are for adult, non-native English speakers to practice speaking English in a safe environment. Please call 1-508-842-0081ext. 3 to register or sign up at the front desk of the library.
Trinity Episcopal Church Healing Services Trinity Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury at 440 Main St. (near St. John’s High School) holds a Healing Service with Eucharist on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend for scripture readings, prayers for those who are ill, Laying on of Hands and Anointing for those who desire it, followed by the Eucharist. All are welcome. Call 1-508-842-6040 for more info.
Westborough Fibromyalgia Support Group The ongoing support group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westborough Plaza), at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome (people with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, as well as family and household members) for discussion, coping tips and understanding. For more info, call Diana at 1-978-568-0566.
Early Stage Dementia or Alzheimer’s Support Group The Early Stage Dementia or Alzheimer’s Patients and Care Partners Support Group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Whitney Place in Natick, 3 Vision Dr. (Route 9 west). The sessions provide support and guidance in a confidential setting, allowing the opportunity to share feelings, ideas, concerns and some laughter. Participants gain greater confidence by learning specific strategies that improve the quality of daily life for everyone involved. Meetings are free and open to the public. For info or to reserve your space, call Kelly Parker at 1-508-655-3344 ext. 3999.
Hurts, Hang-ups & Habits Support Group The no-cost, weekly support group centers on the 8 proven principles from the Celebrate Recovery Curriculum that address issues like anger, resentment, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. The group meets every Monday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. at Crossroads Childcare Center, 1301 Edgell Rd., Framingham. Contact Vinnie Cappetta, PhD, LMHC at 1- 877-7733 ext. 3 or vinnie@crosscommchurch.org for more info. Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church of Framingham.
DivorceCare Support Group DivorceCare is both a weekly support group/seminar for people who are divorced or separated. Talk with people who understand and find a way to heal from the hurt of divorce. The group meets Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Crossroads Childcare Center, 1301 Edgell Rd., Framingham. There is a $15 book fee. Contact David Hartman at 1-508-881-8171 or divorcecare@crosscommchurch.org for schedule & registration. Visit www.meetup.com/DivorceCareFramingham for more info. Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church.
Mom Time & Play Group The Mom Time & Play Group meets every Tuesday morning and focuses on their roles as wives, moms, friends and followers of Christ, bringing their children to have a play date together. To find out more, call Alisha Rivera at 1-508-881-3009 or e-mail Lombardi.alisha@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Crossroads Community Church of Framingham.
FUMC Agape Café Every Thursday evening, guests have the opportunity to enjoy the Agape Café at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The doors to Lamson Hall open at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage and visiting with friends or meeting new folks. A hearty three-course dinner is served from 5-6:30 p.m. and the menu varies weekly. Everyone is welcome, from young families to seniors and in-between. All meals are free and guests are encouraged to bring family and friends. For info, call 1-978-562-2932.
Zumba Classes at Hudson Portuguese Club Riverview at Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., is holding Zumba classes every Tuesday, from 5:45-6:30 p.m. Zumba is a fusion of Latin dance moves and aerobics. A lot of fun, participants hardly even realize they’re working out as they burn up to 500 calories in just one class. There is no registration, just pay a $5 as you go. For more info, contact the Riverview at Hudson Portuguese Club at 1-978-567-1929.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Marlborough Worship Schedule The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, a congregation of the Anglican Church of North America and part of the Anglican Mission in America, worships every Sunday at 9 a.m. at 52 Church St., Marlborough (First United Methodist Church building). Every Sunday begins with traditional Morning Prayer in the downstairs chapel at 8:40 a.m., followed by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist upstairs at 9 a.m. The first Sunday of each month, a Solemn High Mass (with incense) is offered at the 9 a.m. service. Nursery care for younger children is offered most Sundays. Visit www.holytrinitymarlborough.org or call 1-508-481-8493 for more info.
American Legion Post 163 Meetings
MWHS Cat Adoption Hours MetroWest Humane Society, 30 Pond St., Ashland, holds adoption hours Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, from 6:30-8 p.m. There are many cats and kittens looking for a loving home. Donations of canned and dry cat and kitten food are welcome. For info on MWHS, visit www.webpaws.com/mwhs or call 1-508-375-3776.
Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough Meetings Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough meets at 7 p.m. at the Jaworek Elementary School the second Wednesday of each month from September through June. For more info, contact Kim West 1-508-480-0370.
Worcester County Chapter Massachusetts Society of Genealogists Winter Hours The winter meetings (November, December, January, February and March) of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists, Inc. Worcester Chapter will be held on the first Saturday morning of each winter month (except for the month of January, when the meeting will be the 2nd Saturday morning). Each meeting is held at the Auburn Public Library's Merriam Room, located at 369 Southbridge St., Auburn. The meeting room opens at 9:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. For more info, visit www.massachusettssocietyofgenealogists.org.
Samaritans Seek Volunteers for Crisis Line The Samaritans are looking for people to help those who are isolated, in despair, depressed or suicidal by servicing its 24-hour crisis line. Free training and flexible 5-hour shifts, attend a monthly Listening for Life info session. For more info, call the Boston office at 1-617-536-2460, the Framingham office at 1-508-872-1780 or visit www.samaritanshope.org
Marlboro Moose Lodge Open Kitchen The Marlboro Moose Lodge has now opened its kitchen. They will be open on Friday nights for a fish fry, from 4:30-8 p.m., and Sunday mornings for breakfast, from 8-11:30 a.m., and Karaoke night from 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Women for Sobriety, Inc Group Starting Women for Sobriety, Inc announces that groups are starting for women with substance abuse issues. The group will practice the “New Life” Program that teaches women ways in which to cope with life’s problems and live a life free from substances of abuse. Meetings will be held weekly Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Adcare, 95 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call 1-508-842-9158 or 1-508-304-1188 for more info.
Sterling Animal Shelter Donations The Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling, is always in need of supplies, including non-clumping litter, bleach, paper plates, paper towels, litter scoopers and low-sided litter boxes, and much more. To find out more, call 1-978-422-8585 or e-mail Melissa@sterlingshelter.org.
Grief Support Services Samaritans offers free grief support services exclusively for members of the community who have lost a loved one to suicide. Samaritans provides a home visiting program, called Survivor to Survivor Network, as well as a 24-hour helpline and support groups called SafePlace. For more info, call Kim Kates at 1-617-536-2460.
Mothers & Company Breast-Feeding Support Group Mothers & Company announces a free breast-feeding support group every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. Moms who have any questions about breastfeeding are welcome to attend and have their questions and concerns heard by a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding moms. For more info, visit www.mothersandcompany.com.
Knitting For Those in Need Join the First United Methodist Church of Hudson’s prayer shawl group for some relaxing and pleasant times while doing something to help those who need it. It is open to all crocheters and knitters from beginners to advanced, and participants will make shawls, lap robes, baby caps for the hospital, mittens and scarves to give away whenever or wherever a need arises. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 2-4 p.m. For details, call Becky Berube at 1-978-562-1849 or Laurie Brown at 1-978-568-9931.
Westborough Girl Scouts Seek GS Books, Supplies The leaders of the Westborough Girl Scout troops are forming a lending library available to girl and adult members in town. If you have any materials that may qualify, please contact Judy Wilchynski at 1-508-870-1895. The service unit is looking for handbooks, leader's guidebooks, game and song books, camping information books, and other relevant literature.
Mom & Baby Yoga Class Mothers & Company holds a one-hour Mom & Baby Yoga class every Thursday at 10 a.m. Bring your baby and get a workout - classes are different than elsewhere in that they are designed to give mom a workout while baby plays nearby, in your arms or the instructor's arms. For more info, visit www.mothersandcompany.com.
Mount Olivet Play Group A drop-in play group for children up to grade 1 (accompanied by a parent, guardian or caretaker) is held Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Prospect/Spring Sts., Shrewsbury. The free play group includes light refreshments, toys, games, music and arts & crafts. For info, call 1-508-842-2731 or e-mail office_mtolivet@townisp.com.
BNI Meetings The local BNI Chapter in Westborough meets at noon every Wednesday at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. BNI is a non-profit business networking group.
Artist Guild of Shrewsbury Meetings The Artist Guild of Shrewsbury meetings are held the first Monday of each month (if a holiday, the meeting will be held the second Monday) at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Southgate, Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Meetings are held September through May and new members are always welcome. Visit www.artistguildshrewsbury.com for more info.
Mom Time & Play Group A group of moms that meets three times a month in each other’s homes, members of the Mom Time & Play Group focus their discussions on their roles as wives, moms, friends and followers of Christ. Children are also brought along to have a play date together. To find out more, call Alisha Rivera at 1-508-881-3009 or e-mail Lombardi.alisha@gmail.com. The group is sponsored by the Crossroads Community Church of Framingham. Visit www.crosscommchurch.org for more info.
ACONE Support Groups Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) offers monthly support groups for all those touched by adoption, including adult adopted persons, birth families, adoptive parents and those waiting to adopt. Groups are free of charge, but RSVP is requested. The meetings are held at ACONE, 45 Lyman St., #2, Westborough. For info, call 1-508-366-6812, e-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or visit www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org.
AV Pastoral Counseling Support Groups Are you looking for support, a listening ear, compassion from someone coping with a similar situation? Join a small group of others who come together to share and receive leadership and perspective. The new spring support groups available at Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Westborough include a caregivers group for anyone feeling overwhelmed while taking care of another; a divorce group for anyone considering or going through separation or divorce or have been legally divorced; and a grief and loss group. For info, call Mary Taber at 1-508-366-4000.
Alcohol Dependence Counseling for Women The Couples Project for Women (CPW) offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence that are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women’s recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For more info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at 1-800-345-3552 extension 4043.
Safe Place Support Group Safe Place, a free, confidential support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 7-9 p.m., at the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, starting May 14. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at 1-617-536-2460.
MAB Car Donations MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association of the Blind) is accepting the donation of unwanted cars to benefit its services and programs. Free tow and quick pick up. Boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles also accepted. Free tow, quick pick up and donations are tax deductible. For info, call 1-888-613-2777.
Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning Prayer Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St., Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the church office at 1-508-393-3481 for info.
Whitney Place at Northborough Free support groups for people with early-stage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at 1-508-393-5655 ext. 256.
VNA Care Hospice Grief Support Group Free grief support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. To register or for info, call Susan Tarantino at 1-800-521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org.
NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support meetings are held 7-9 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 373 Plantation St., 2 Biotech Park, 3rd floor, Worcester.
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