regional calendar
13 Friday

"Technology in Toyland," for ages 5 and up, will be held at 11 a.m. at Southborough Library. To register or for info, call the Children's Room at (508) 485-5031.

The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., will hold a free hearing clinic at 12:30 p.m. Appointments are necessary. For info or an appointment, call (508) 393-5035.

"Simon Kidgits Super Duper Mini Chefs," a free, interactive event with fun cooking activities for kids, will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough. Participating children are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item for the Greater Boston Food Bank.

15 Sunday

Deadline to nominate grand marshals for the Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival. Visit www.spiritofshrewsbury. com or call Linda Dahl at (508) 797-4893 for info.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society, 64 W. Main St., Westborough, will host Kim Hall on "Letting Emotions Flow" during its 10 a.m. service (coffee and conversation at 9:30 a.m.). For info, call (508) 366-2635.

"Take a Hike!" from 1-3 p.m. with volunteers at the Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife

Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. The free program is for all ages. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes. To register or for info, call (508) 753-6087.

17 Tuesday

"Jam-Jam-Boree," stories, music and crafts for pre-schoolers (3-5 years), will be held at 3:30 p.m. (also July 24 & 31) at Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St. No advance registration required. For info, call (508) 366-3050.

The Longfellow's Wayside Inn 2007 Fresh Strawberry concert series will present the Wholesale Klezmer Band at 7:30 p.m. at the Martha-Mary Chapel in Sudbury. Tickets: $12, $29.95 special concert dinner package. Call (978) 443-1776 for info, tickets. 18 Wednesday

The Westwood Swing Band will perform at 7:15 p.m. at the Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. Free, with donations accepted for local charities. Parking across street at Hastings School. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Rain or shine.

19 Thursday

The Book Club at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., will meet 1-3 p.m. Call (508) 393-5035 to sign up and for the title of the book to be discussed.

20 Friday

Celebrate "Moonlight Madness" from 7 p.m.-midnight at the Westborough Shopping Center, 18 Lyman St. Festivities include the Harry Potter Book Release Party at Tatnuck Bookseller starting at 9 p.m. (book goes on sale at midnight). Visit www. tatnuck.com for info on Tatnuck events.

21 Saturday

The Shrewsbury Special Needs program will sponsor the 2nd annual Special 5K Road Race at 8:30 a.m. (registration at 7:30 a.m.) at Floral Street School. Fee: $15 before July 15, $20 after July 15. Applications are available at Parks & Rec Office, Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. For info, contact Peggy Holdash at pholdash@ yahoo.com. A free lecture on Ayurvedanatural health care without side eff ects will be hosted by

Health & Wholeness, 286 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker: Steele Belok, MD. For info, call (508) 635-1316.

A yard waste drop-off for Shrewsbury residents will be open 8:30-11:30 at the Municipal Garage, 211 South St. Also Aug. 4 & 18 and Sept. 1, 15 & 29. No rocks, stones, sod or tree stumps will be accepted. Do not leave yard waste at the site when it is closed.

"Dragonflies at Broad Meadow Brook," a program for ages 8 and up, will be held 1-3 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Cost; $6 adult members, $8 adult non-members, $3 child members, $4 child nonmembers. To register or for info, call (508) 753-6087.

Upcoming

The next info session for the Assabet Valley Post Graduate Technical Training program will be July 24, at 9 a.m., at the high school, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. For info, visit www. assabettech.com and click on "Post Graduate" or call Cindy Zomar at (508) 485- 9430 ext. 250.

The Longfellow's Wayside Inn 2007 Fresh Strawberry concert series will present the Squirrel Hill Old Tyme Band July 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the Martha-Mary Chapel in Sudbury. Tickets: $12, $29.95 special concert dinner package. Call (978) 443-1776 for info, tickets.

"Bubble-Mania" for ages 5 and up (not suitable for toddlers) will be held July 25, at 2 p.m., at Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St. A drop-in event, registration is not necessary. Call (508) 366-3050 for info.

The Shrewsbury Summer Concert Band will perform July 25, at 7 p.m., at the Dean Park Bandstand. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. In case of rain, concert will move to Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave.

The Yankee Brass Band will perform July 25, at 7:15 p.m., at the Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. Free, with donations accepted for local charities. Parking across street at Hastings School. Bring lawn chairs, blankets. Rain or shine.

A Spirit of Shrewsbury community meeting will be held July 25 (also Aug. 14), at 6:30 p.m., at Shrewsbury Town Hall, Maple Ave. For info, contact Maria Smith at (508) 845-9974 or e-mail mmsreal@aol.com.

Children of all ages are invited to listen to "Big Ryan's Tall Tales" July 26, at 11 a.m., at Southborough Library, 25 Main St. No registration is necessary. For info, call (508) 485-5031.

Mariette Barsoum of Divine Kitchens will present a seminar, "How much will my dream kitchen cost," July 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westboro Shopping Center), Westborough. Space is limited. For info or to RSVP, call (508) 366-5670.

The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library continues its Concerts on the Common series with the Atwater Donnelly Trio July 26, at 6 p.m., on Shrewsbury Common. In case of rain, the concert will be held at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Bring blanket, lawn chairs.

The Atlantic Wind Symphony Summer Pops Band will present its annual outdoor concert July 26, at 7 p.m., on the Atlantic Union College Mall (behind Chan Shun Dining Commons Building), 5 Prescott St., South Lancaster. Cost: $5pp, $10 family. Visit www.raneymusic. com or call (888) 374- 2272 for info.