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/> Westborough Post Office, Deadline to RSVP for the 2007 Encore
Party Rentals Sweet Dreams Gala to
benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest. Gala to be held Oct. 11,
6-11 p.m., at Sheraton Framingham Hotel. Tickets: $100. Visit
www.bgcmetrowest.org for info. 22 Saturday A yard sale will be held at Trinity Church, A CSF Scholarship Motorcycle Ride
fund-raiser will start with registration from 9-11 a.m., at the Moose Family
Lodge, A Trail Blazing with Johnâ028Trexler will be
held 9 a.m.-noon at Tower Hill Botanic
Garden, Once again, the First United Methodist Church of
Hudson, A special Passport Day will be held 10
a.m.-2 p.m. at the Northborough Post
Office, The Jo Len Festival will be held 8 a.m.-3
p.m. at Jo Len Village, The Derek Alving Scholarship Committee will
hold a yard sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (also Sept. 23) at The Spot Bookstore,
"Yak Fest," to benefit the ethnically Tibetan
Manjushree Vidyapith Orphanage, starts at 6:30 p.m. at Horizons for Homeless
Children will be holding
a volunteer training session in 23 Sunday The 24th annual Forrest Memorial 5K
Run-Walk starts at 11 a.m. (registration opens at 9 a.m.) at Wayside Racquet
& Swim Club, A special Passport Day will be held 10
a.m.-2 p.m. at the Westborough Post
Office, Newcomers' Club of
Northborough is kicking
off its new membership year with a Community Social from 3-5 p.m. at the
Ellsworth-McAfee Park Pavilion in Northborough. Potential and returning members
welcome. Everyone is invited to "Take a Hike!"
from 1-3 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook
Wildlife Sanctuary, 24 Monday St. Michael Parish
Schools' annual Golf Tournament will start with
10 a.m. registration (11 a.m. start)
at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in The Genealogy Club starts its
7th year at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Meetings are held
4th Wednesday of each month, through June, at 7:30 p.m. All meetings
are free and open to anyone interested in genealogy. For info, contact George
Brown at (508) 841-8531 or gbrown@cwmars.org. The Westborough Historical Society
cordially invites all area residents to its annual Antique Appraisal Night, starting at
7:30 p.m. at the Sibley House, Pro Musica Youth Chorus invites singers in grades 3-12 to
audition and rehearsal nights starting at 6:30 p.m. at 25 Tuesday The Northborough Art Guild will hold its
monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Northborough Historical Society building, 50
Main St. Kathy Copper will present a demo of oil color
painting. "Greening 101 for
Homeowners:â028Training on
Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, and Materials Selection for Your Family's
Home" will be presented 6-8 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at Marlborough Public
Library. The session targets private homeowners, covering what they can do to
reduce their homes' environmental impact, while also lowering energy bills and
improving indoor air quality. Free and open to the public. Book groups looking for titles to discuss
are invited to an informal get-together at 7 p.m. at Westborough Public Library, The Diabetic Support Group at "Music of the Gaslight Era" will be
presented by performer/educator John Root at the meeting of the Hudson Historical Society at 7:30 p.m.
at Post Road Chorus will hold an open enrollment from
7:15-9:30 p.m. at Max Michelson, a Holocaust survivor, will
share his story at 7 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross. Free and
open to the public. Visit www.holycross.edu for info. 26 Wednesday The Shrewsbury Historical Society will host
narrated slide presentation on "Fatal Forecast," a true story of survival at
"Raising Financially Responsible
Children" will be
presented at 7 p.m. in Marlborough Public Library's Bigelow Auditorium.
Participants will learn age-appropriate techniques to help children earn and
appreciate their allowances, develop good saving and investing habits,
understand the difference between wants and needs, view advertising critically,
more. For info or to register, call Sal Genovese at (508)
624-6901. A The Westborough Garden Club presents
"Westborough's Treasures Past & Present," its 2007 Flower Show, at the
Tatnuck Booksellers, Dr. Marc LePain will present a talk on
"Islam and the West: Making Connections" starting at 7 p.m. at Shrewsbury Public Library, Preservation 101: An Historic
Preservation Workshop
will be presented by Preservation Massachusetts 4-6 p.m. at "Raising Boys" will be the topic of the 7
p.m. meeting of the Assabet Valley
Chapter of Mothers and More at National Grid, 27 Thursday Author Phil Posson will visit Shrewsbury Public Library, First United Methodist Church of
Hudson, The next meeting of Northborough's Local Emergency Planning Committee
starts at 10 a.m. at the Northborough Fire Department, The United Way of Tri-County will celebrate
volunteer achievement and honor community members at Employment Options,
Former DEC employees, contractors, customers,
suppliers and their families are invited to a 50th year celebration
of the founding of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) at the Stow Acres Country
Club from 4-8 p.m. A three-course outdoor dinner will be served. Also, an
optional Golf Tourney will begin in the morning. For info, visit www.decedout.org/events or e-mail
Dinner@DECedOut.org The Northborough Senior Center, Deadline for area artists to register for
the annual Fall Juried Art Exhibit
sponsored by the Arts Alliance. The exhibit will be on view Oct. 11 to Nov.
2 at Citizens Bank in A program for adults, "Never Say It's
Just a Dandelion," will be held 10 a.m.-noon at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary,
28 Friday Westborough boys in grades 1-5 (as of
Sept. 2007) are invited to join Westborough Cub Scouting at a sign-up
night from 7-8 p.m. at The Shrewsbury Child Development Committee
is holding its annual Harvest Festival from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Northborough Historical Society will
hold its first monthly meetingâ028of the season at the Historical Society building,
The 2nd annual "Dancing with Celebrities -- A Cub Scouts Roundup will start at 7 p.m.
in the cafeteria at The Shrewsburyâ028Council on Aging will hold a
Senior Center Open House from noon-3 p.m. All ages are welcome! Learn about
programs, enjoy a specialâ028luncheon (pre-registration required, $2 suggested
donation at door).â028Those 60 and older can have theirâ028cholesterol/blood sugar
checked (pre-registration required). For info, call (508) 841-8640 or visit
www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/councilaging/events.asp. A Westborough community blood drive will
run from 2-8 p.m. at the 29 Saturday Last day to donate books, movies and
music for the Friends of the
Southborough Library's October Book Sale. Call (508) 485-5031 for
info. The 11th annual 5K Road Race and Fun
Walk starts at 10 a.m., rain or shine, at Dean Park in The Westborough Players' Club will
celebrate its 70 years in community theater at Indian Meadows Country Club. Past
members are invited. Party tickets: $20. For info or to reserve a ticket, visit
www.westboroughplayers.com. Wagner BMW of Shrewsbury, 752 A Gesneriad & Begoniaâ028Show &
Saleâ028will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (also Sept. 30) at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, The 26th annual multi-family
yard sale will be hosted by Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church of Westborough, PENTA Communications will host its 2007
Make-A-Wish® Black Tie Dinner Gala and
Auction from 6 p.m.-midnight at the Ritz Carlton Boston. To sponsor a table
or to purchase tickets, call (508) 616-9900 ext. 117. Shrewsbury Public Library, The Westborough Community Chorus will hold
its annual Giant Yard, Bake and Book from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the The Find incredible bargains at a yard sale
hosted by the First United Methodist
Church youth group 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Coffee shop and light lunch also available.
The Shining Stars of Marlborough Annual Walk
for Autism will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Marlboro Fish & Game. Events
include food, music and fun! For info and pledge sheets, call Robin at (508)
485-9433. Join the 2nd annual Central
Massachusetts Independent Physician Association "Step Up for Weight Loss 3-Mile Walk &
Health Fair," starting with
registration from 8-8:30 a.m., at St. Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer St.,
Worcester. Visit www.cmipa.com for info or to download a registration form.
The Colonial Faire & Muster of Companies of
Fyfes and Drums will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Longfellow's Wayside Inn,
Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. Admission: $1, kids under 12 free. Rain date: Sept.
30. Visit www.sudburyminutemen.org for info. The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal
History, 235 Wellesley St. (Regis College campus) in Weston, will kick off
its celebration of National Stamp Collecting Month with a free reception of its
membership show from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fund-rasing dinner and trivia contest to
follow from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For info or tickets, call (781) 768-8367 or visit
www.spellman.org. The yard waste drop-off at the Shrewsbury Municipal Garage, 211 South
St., will be open for Shrewsbury residents from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Curbside yard
waste collections will begin the week of Oct. 15-19 and continue every other
week through Nov. 30. 30 Sunday The 12th annual Heritage
Festival will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. throughout
downtown Marlborough. Main Street will be closed from Florence to Bolton sts.
for the celebration. For info on vendor booths, call Sheila at (508) 485-3000
ext. 226 or Nancy at (978) 562-3383. Marlborough Fraternal Order of
Eagles, with Child
Protection Resources, will sponsor a free Child Safety Fingerprinting/Photo I.D.
event at Marlborough Heritage Day. Child Protection Services will be at
Sorrentos Restaurant, 128 Main St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Last day to register for a special
jewelry-making workshop (to be held Oct. 16, 6-8:45 p.m.) at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.
Pre-registration and pre-paid $25 fee is required. Call (508) 841-0082 for
info. The Westborough Historical Society's
September Open House will be 2-4 p.m. at the Sibley House, 13 Parkman St. All
area residents are invited to take a tour, enjoy refreshments and visit the Tin
Room Boutique. Call Carol Dolan at (508) 852-5940 for
info. Children with an adult are invited to
"Look High, Look Low" from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway St.,
Framingham. Explore the Garden's high dry ridges and low swampy spots. Cost:
$8pp. Visit www.newfs.org for info. Upcoming Those interested in obtaining a GED can
register Oct. 2, 4-7 p.m., at Assabet
Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Bring
photo ID and $65 money order (no cash or checks). For info, call Andrea Cronin
at (508) 485-9430 ext. 216. The Westborough Fire Department, 42 Milk
St., will host a Fire Safety Open House Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m., as part of
National Fire Prevention Month. Includes demos, safety tips, educational
materials, free pizza. The community is welcome to attend.
Award-winning designer Mariette Barsoum
will host a free seminar, "How Much Will My Dream Kitchen Cost?," Oct. 4, 6:30-8
p.m., at Divine Kitchens, 40 Lyman
St., Westborough. Free, but space is limited. For info or to register, call
(508) 366-5670 or visit www.divinekitchens.com. Master storyteller, author, ecologist and
musician Michaelâ028Caduto will present a specialâ028performance, "Keepers of the Earth: Completing the
Circles ofâ028Life," for the
community Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m., at Hudson Town Hall, 78â028Main St. Tickets: $10
door; $7 for students/seniors; $8 and $5 advance. Call (978) 562-1646 or visit
www.upwitharts.org for info. A Massachusetts Green
Buildings Open House
will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6. The Northeast Sustainable Energy
Association is welcoming the public to visit local green homes and buildings
throughout Massachusetts to see clean renewable energy at work. Talk with
homeowners and facility managers to learn how you can save by going green. To
find Green Buildings Open House sites nearest you, visit
www.nesea.org/buildings/openhouse. All former Shrewsbury Children's Center students
and parents are invited to an Oct. 7 Open House from 2-4 p.m. at Hoagland-Pincus
Conference Center, 222 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury. RVSP to Kim (Stockhaus) Maguire
at (508) 755-3922 or kim_maguire@shrewsburychildren.com. Oct. 12 is the deadline for crafters to
register for the Autumn Harvest Craft
Show (to be held Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Burncoat Baptist Church, 475
Burncoat St., Worcester. Cost per table: $15. For info, call (508)
867-3012. The Westborough High School class of 1982's
25-year reunion will be held Oct. 13, at Indian Meadows in Westborough. Contact
Kristen Casso Richards at (508) 839-5565 or Kristen.richards@charter.net for
info. A Car Wash/ Bake Sale will be held
by Northborough Girl Scout Troop 157 Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m., at the Eastern Mountain
Sports parking lot, 853 Donald Lynch Blvd. (near Solomon Pond Mall),
Marlborough. The Marlborough High School Girls Soccer
Alumnae is planning a reunion event Oct. 27 at the high school. For info,
e-mail MHS.WSC.Alumni@hotmail.com. Crafters are wanted for the Nov. 3 annual Indoor Craft Fair sponsored by
AVRTHS Athletic Booster Club, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Deadline for
reservations is Oct. 6. For info, call Adelle Blum at (508) 485-9430 ext.
460. The Richer School PTO in Marlborough has
planned its annual Holiday Shopping Boutique for Nov. 8 at the school, Foley Rd.
Vendors with unique handmade items are being sought and should e-mail Michele at
mdcaissie@comcast.net or call (508) 303-0778 for info. Save the date! Westborough's 2007 Good Scout award
recipient will be honored Nov. 14 at Indian Meadows Country Club.
Crafters are invited to participate at
the 3rd annual Holiday Magic Craft Fair (to be held Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3
p.m.) at St. Bernadette Church, 266
Main St., Northborough. Space reservation fee: $60. To reserve a table, call
Cathy Porter (508) 485-6764, Jeanette Farreh (508) 481-3512 or St. Bernadette's
office (508) 393-2838. Vendors are needed for Holiday Craft Fair to be held Nov. 17
at the Marlborough Senior Center, Main St. Includes large bake sale, handmade
crafts, jewelry sale, country store, more. For info or application, call Judy at
(508) 485-0785. The Assabet Valley High School classes of 1977
and
1978 will be holding a combined 30th reunion
at the Best Western Hotel in Marlborough Nov. 23. All those that
graduated (or would have graduated) Assabet in the years 1977 and 1978 are
welcome. For info on attending, contact Ed Horrigan at (978) 897-6707 or
e-mail edhorrigan1@yahoo.com. The Algonquin Regional High School class of
2002 will hold its 5-year reunion Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m., at McFadden's in
Boston. For info on registering, call Molly McDonald at (508) 868-6482, Colleen
Ellsworth at (508) 572-4825 or Caitlin Mackie at (508)
341-1968. The North High School graduating class of
1982 is holding its 25th class reunion Nov. 24 at the Beechwood Hotel, 363
Plantation St., Worcester. Contact Ed Kelly at edjkelly@aol.com for
info. Ongoing Symphony Pro-Musica and music director Mark Churchill will
hold player auditions in Hudson throughout the month of September. To schedule
an appointment, contact Steve Low at (978) 562-0939. Players of all orchestra
instruments are encouraged to audition. Coaches are wanted for Northborough Youth Travel League
Basketball, boys and girls grades 4-8. Northborough parents only, please.
Those interested should e-mail akozica@yahoo.com. "Paradigm: New Work by Bruce Collins"
will be on view at Post Road Art
Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, through Oct. 3 during regular
gallery hours. Visit www.postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580 for
info. Support groups for caregivers, divorce
and post-divorce are available at the Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling
Center. For info or to sign up, call Mary Taber at (508)
366-4000. The Longfellow's Wayside Inn Gallery,
Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, will host its newest fine art exhibition,
"Interpretations" by photographer Roy Hughes, through Oct. 31. The show is
available for viewing free of charge during regular hours, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., seven
days a week. Call (978) 443-1776 or visit www.wayside.org for
info. "Inconsolable -- Reflections on Life, Love
and Loss," mixed media collages by Joanne Russavage, will be on exhibit at the
Westboro Gallery, 8 West Main St.,
through Nov. 11. For info, call (508) 870-0110. Morning prayer at Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 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 (508) 393-3481 for info. Whitney Place at
Northborough, 238 W.
Main St., offers 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. All meetings open to the public
and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call
Aimee at (508) 393-5655 ext. 256. Horizons for Homeless
Children is seeking
volunteers to help out 22 family homeless shelters in Central Massachusetts. A
commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening
hours are available. For info or to
register for a training, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org
or call (508) 755-2615. VNA Care Hospice offers a 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
(800) 521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit
www.vnacarenetwork.org. Colonial Spirit Chorus is offering the chance for mothers and
daughters to sing with them for the summer. The chorus holds open rehearsals
Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Newtown Rd. (off
Route 27), Acton. Women of all ages are welcome. Visit www.colonialspirit.org or
call Norma at (978) 692-2270 or Noreen at (978) 263-0562 for info.
Road to Recovery drivers are needed in the greater
Westborough area to transport local cancer patients to treatments. For info on
volunteering, call the American Cancer Society at (800)
ACS-2345. State Rep. Patricia
Walrath meets with
Hudson seniors from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Friday of each month at the Hudson
Senior Center, 29 Church St. The American Lung Association is seeking
the donation of unwanted cars to help support its lung health programs. Call
(800) 577-LUNG or visit www.donateyourcar.com for info. The Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139
Holden St., is now open for adoptions until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Visit
www.worcester-arl.org for info. Overeaters Anonymous now meets at St. Luke the Evangelist
Church's Parish Center, 1 Ruggles St., Westborough, at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday
evening. The Boys & Girls Club Car Campaign is
seeking the donation of unwanted cars to benefit local clubs. Call (800)
246-0493 for info. No restrictions. S.T.A.R.S. (Students Teach and Reach Seniors)
invites Westborough seniors to learn the computer from high school students
every Monday 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the high school library. Free, all levels of
experience welcome. For info or to register, call (508)
366-3000. The fibromyalgia/CFS support group Crossroads FM meets the 1st Tuesday of
each month at 6:30 p.m. at Tatnuck Booksellers & Cafe, 18 Lyman St.,
Westborough. For info, e-mail Merle Portnoy at meport@charter.net or call (508)
366-7998. Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St., is offering CPR classes
to the community on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Heartsaver CPR
classes cost $45 per participant ($55pp for Heartsaver and automatic electronic
defibrillation classes). Call Michael Sawtelle at (508) 486-5465 for info or to
register. The Brain Injury Association's Westborough
Survivor and Caregiver Support Group meets the 3rd Monday of each month, 6-7:30
p.m., at its office, 30 Lyman St., Suite 10. The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre
Dr., holds an Elder "Keep Well" Clinic the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from
12:30-2:30 p.m. Call (508) 393-5035 for info. 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. Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., offers morning games for
adults (chess, checkers, Scrabble, Chinese checkers) 1st and 3rd Fridays of each
month. The New Parent Group (for first-time
parents with a child under 6 months) meets at Assabet Valley Area Family
Network, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Call (508) 485-0085 for meeting times,
dates or other info. Women in Transition, a mutual support group for women, meets
2nd Monday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Church of the Nativity in
Northborough. For info, call Jenny Church at (508)
393-5447. MetroWest Parent Support
Group for parents of
kids/adolescents with behavioral, emotional or mental health special needs meets
2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Wayside Youth & Family
Network, 75 Fountain St., Framingham. Free, confidential. For info, call Lois
DeRusha at (508) 620-0010 ext. 342. Parents Helping Parents offers free, confidential and anonymous
weekly support groups throughout Massachusetts. Volunteers are also being sought
as group facilitators. For info, call (800) 882-1250.
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