Southborough – “The Ukulele Man,” aka Danno Sullivan (right) sings a Sesame Street favorite, “Rubby Ducky,” Nathan plays with a big rubber duck. Sullivan appeared at the school as part of a free series hosted by the school called “Saturdays at Fay.” Photo/Fallon Keenan
Northborough – For nearly 50 years, Brown’s TV and Appliance was an iconic business in Northborough. When the owners, father Frank Jr. and sons Frank III and David, made the decision to close at the end of January, they, as well as the community at large, felt great sadness. But now the store has re-opened, under new owners who are another father-and-sons team.
Northborough – Cohen Maxwell, 5, completes planting seeds while attending a “Grow into Gardening” workshop, held April 17 in the Children’s Program Room of the Northborough Free Library. Children also heard the story “Eddie’s Garden and How to Make Things Grow” read by Ann Marie Pilch, the education director at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. [...]
Shrewsbury – (l to r) Joe Maguire, Lou Kern, Sheila Bissonnette and Mona Berman test their trivia skill with Mr. DJ’s Hollywood Quiz Show during the ninth annual “Everybody’s Birthday Party,” held April 16 at the Shrewsbury Senior Center to celebrate everyone’s birthday regardless of what date they were born. Sponsored by the Friends of [...]
Shrewsbury- Full Throttle Marine and More, a new boat and marine craft repair service, held its official grand opening April 21. The shop’s owner, Brett Marcimo, assisted by state Rep. Matthew Beaton, R-Shrewsbury, cut a red ribbon to signify the business is now open. “It was a great day today with all my family, friends [...]
Shrewsbury – The Stewardship Ministry at St. Mary’s Parish held the first Day of Service April 20 to allow parishioners to “live out their faith as stewards of God’s many blessings,” according to the day’s organizers. Approximately 300 volunteers worked on service projects for three to four hours at locations in Shrewsbury and Worcester.
Marlborough – The Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough will hold a special meeting Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m., at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston. The topic of the meeting, which is open to the public, is “Oh Deer! Tips for Minimizing Critter Damage in the Garden.” At this time of year, rabbits, [...]
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Marlborough – Auditions for Moonstruck Theater Company’s 2013 summer musical, Cabaret, will be held Saturday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m., at the First Church of Marlborough. Callbacks will be held May 8, from 7 to 10 p.m., with times announced to auditioners who are called back. Anyone wishing to be considered for Sally, the Emcee, [...]
Canton -The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is in high gear as it readies for the 27th Annual Massachusetts Chapter Parkinson Walkathon. The Sunday, June 9 event will be held at the Reebok International Headquarters’ track in Canton, 1895 J.W. Foster Blvd., with a start time of 12 noon. Registration begins [...]
Marlborough—Mother’s Day, graduations and weddings fill the spring and summer calendar, and Joy-Den Jewelers in downtown Marlborough has the perfect gift for each of these special occasions.