Marlborough – A missing child is a parent’s worst nightmare. But it does sometimes happen. That is why a local dental practice has decided to offer a free event that will help parents if the worst does ever happen.
Marlborough – Bicyclists participate in the ninth annual Pedal to End Cancer (formerly known as Spin for Hope), a three-hour indoor cycling event to benefit the American Cancer Society, held March 3 at Wayside Racquet & Swim Club (WRSC) and 70 other clubs throughout New England. Denise Howard (front, center) was WRSC’s top fundraiser and [...]
Franklin – A Bone Marrow Drive/Organ Donation Awareness event will be held Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pour Richards, 14 Grove St. Guests are invited to sample beers and wines and enjoy other light refreshments. On hand at the event will be Maria Flannery, a two-time organ transplant recipient and Renee [...]
Region – When most people think about the American Cancer Society (ACS), they see it as a fundraising organization. The ACS does fundraise, but in addition, they are a tremendous resource for families and caregivers dealing with a cancer diagnosis. In addition to a range of informative literature and services, they also have an array of programs available to cancer patients, including “Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB).”
Northborough- The Northborough Moms and Tots and Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc. have announced that they are hosting a mini photo shoot fundraiser to benefit the two organizations’ sixth annual Backpack Drive. Two local photographers will be working with the groups this year. Those interested in participating should contact the individual photographer directly to set [...]
Worcester, MA – Susan Mitchell, of Shrewsbury, and a team of her family and friends will be sponsoring “We Can! an Evening of Comedy and Song” Saturday, March 9, to benefit Easter Seals services for people with disabilities. The event will be held at SAC Park, 438 Lake St., in Shrewsbury, with doors opening at [...]
Region – Westborough’s Boy Scout Troop 100 will hold its 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets ($5 per person, $4 per person for families of four or more, and $4 for seniors) will be available at the door. The event will take place at the Knights of [...]
Northborough – Many area schools celebrate the 100th day of the school year by featuring the number 100 in student activities. For example, students may create a picture using 100 items, or find 100 similar objects to bring into school for show and tell. Third-grade teacher at Peaslee School Melissa Farrell wanted to do something different: she suggested the students participate in a food drive to collect much-needed items for the local food pantry.
Region – To increase awareness and encourage eating disorder treatment, Mass 211, a direct service of the United Way of Tri-County, is offering anonymous online eating disorder screenings through the CommunityResponse® National Eating Disorders Screening Program®. The educational initiative will coincide with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) February 24 to March 2. The eating [...]
Westborough – The Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center is again offering new support groups for grief and loss as well as for divorce support. The small groups run for 10 weeks and are available either in the daytime or evening. For more information, call Mary Taber at the center’s 7 Church St. Westborough location, 508-366-4000.