Community Calendar

August

 

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Friday

Ernie Houde Associates, Weichert Realtors will hold a Customer Appreciation Day starting at 5 p.m. at the Hudson Elks, 91 Park St., Hudson. Includes full buffet, hot air balloon rides, exotic bird show, pony rides, games, contests and more.

 

"Fame -- The Musical" will be performed by the River's Edge Players 7:30 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. Also Aug. 4, 10, 11. Tickets: $15, $12, $10. For info, call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org.

 

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Saturday

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough will hold a special Saturday morning admissions event from 9 a.m.-noon. Interested applicants should call (508) 485-9430 ext. 250 for info, to schedule appointment.

 

A yard waste drop-off for Shrewsbury residents will be open 8:30-11:30 at the Municipal Garage, 211 South St. Also Aug. 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.

 

Join Nate's Crew for a Motorcycle Run & Car Show at SAC Park, 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. Motorcycle ride starts at 9 a.m. Car Show registration at 10:30 a.m. at SAC back parking lot. Cost: $20pp. Pre-register by calling Michele at (508) 856-0858 or e-mailing mtgrenache@aol.com.

 

StarFest 2007 will be presented by the Aldrich Astronomical Society 7-10 p.m. at Anna Maria College in Paxton. Free, with space activities for the whole family. For info or directions, visit www.aldrichastro.org.

 

The 148^th Wheeler Family Reunion takes place at Balance Rock Farm, 104 Highland St., Berlin. Set up at 10 a.m. and meeting at 11:30 a.m., with dinner to follow. Bring food and lawn chairs.

 

The Children's Department at Northborough Free Library will host a Kids Workshop ("Catch the Construction Beat") 9-10 a.m. at Home Depot in Shrewsbury. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5025.

 

"Butterflies at Broad Meadow Brook," a program for ages 6 and up, will be held 1-3 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanct., 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Fee: $6 adult members ($8 non-members), $3 child members ($4 non-members). Pre-registration required. To register, for info, call (508) 753-6087 or visit www.massaudubon.org.

 

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Sunday

Deadline for reservations to the Northborough Historical Society's 300^th anniversary remembrance of the death of Mary Goodenow. Events to be held Aug. 11, starting with 11 a.m. gravesite remembrance, followed by luncheon and program. To register or for info, call Hilary Wilson at (508) 393-3869 or e-mail hilarywilson@charter.net.

 

An artist's reception for "Sunrises, Seasons and Sunsets," an exhibit by photographer Thomas Iglesias, will be held 4-6 p.m. at Longfellow's Wayside Inn Gallery, Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. For info, call (978) 440-9630 or (978) 443-1776.

 

The Golden Tones will present "A Concert for the Community" 6:30-8 p.m. at Community Methodist Church, Route 27 (across from Hannah Williams Park), Wayland. Free, with free-will offerings accepted.

 

Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanct., 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, will host a Singles Wilderness Adventure 1-3:30 p.m. Bring hat, sunscreen, water. Fee: $7.50 adults ($10 non-members). Pre-registration is required. Call (508) 753-6087 or visit www.massaudubon.org for info

 

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Monday

The Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough, will hold its Vacation Bible School through Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-noon, for children from pre-K to entering grade 5. Cost: $5, max $15 per family. Program; "Avalanche Ranch." To register or for info, call (508) 393-3146.

 

"Owls of New England," an Animal Ambassadors show, will be presented at 10 a.m. at the New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Cost: $4 members, $5 non-members. For info, visit www.newfs.org or call (508) 877-7630.

 

"The Cat's Pajamas," stories and songs for ages 3-6 with adult, will be held at 7 p.m. at Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St. A drop-in event, no registration needed. Call (508) 366-3053 for info.

 

The Colonials Masters Skating Team invites those interested in synchronized team skating for adults (age 25 and over) to join them at 9:25 p.m. at Nashoba Olympia Rink, Route 111, Boxborough. Also Aug. 10, 17, 24 at 8 p.m. For info, contact Coach Amy Boucher at (978) 502-5786 or amyboucher@gmail.com.

 

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Tuesday

One Book, One Hudson will present a Family Game Night at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St., starting at 7 p.m. For info, call Debbie Backman at (978) 568-9644.

 

A Pajama Story Time starts at 7 p.m. at Southborough Library, 25 Main St. Wear pajamas to the library for a special story time. To be held outdoors weather permitting. For info, call (508) 485-5031.

 

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Wednesday

The Masonic Lodge, corner of Main/Newton sts., Marlborough, will host an American Red Cross blood drive 1-7 p.m. (also Aug. 22). Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins welcome. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543.

 

The Willows of Westborough Summer Concert Series concludes with the Fantasy Big Band at 7:15 p.m. Rain or shine at 1 Lyman St., Westborough. Free parking at Hastings School.

 

Southborough Library, 25 Main St., will hold a children's Drop-In Craft from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No registration necessary, just drop by and make a craft to take home. Call (508) 485-5031 for info.

 

Hudson's Wood Park Summer Concert Series will present the Intel Involved Troubadours at 6:30 p.m. at Wood Park, Park St. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. For info, call the Hudson Rec Department at (978) 568-9642.

 

A Summer Senses Night Hike will be held 7:30-9 p.m. at the New England Wild Flower Society's Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Pre-registration required at registrar@newenglandWILD.org. Cost: $7 members, $9 non-members.

 

Adoption Community of New England, Inc. will meet 6:30-9 p.m. at 45 Lyman St., #2 South Terrace, Westborough. Seminar: Baby Care for Pre-Adoptive First-Time Parents (international adoptions). Also Aug. 9 (domestic adoptions). Space is limited. E-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or call (508) 366-6812 to register, for info.

 

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Thursday

The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library's Concerts on the Common will present Come Together, a Beatles tribute band, starting at 6 p.m. on Shrewsbury Common. Rain date: Aug. 16. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic supper.

 

The Low Vision Support Group (sponsored by MAB Community Services) meets 1-3 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Call Fran Weisse at (800) 852-3029 for info.

 

All area artists are invited to a Visual Arts Action Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson. For info, call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org.

 

Northborough's Summer Concerts Series 2007 at Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Route 135, will host Delhill starting at 6 p.m. Chicken Slacks will perform Aug. 23. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic suppers.

 

The Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. (at Wood Square), will host author P.D. Lafleur at a discussion and book signing from 6:30-8 p.m. For info, call (978) 568-9644.

 

Wayside Racquet & Swim Club, 80 Broadmeadow Rd., Marlborough, will host an American Red Cross blood drive 3-9 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins welcome. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543.

 

"Art to Gogh," an art class for ages 5-8, will start at 11 a.m. at Southborough Library. To register or for info, call (508) 485-5031.

 

The 2007 NJWC Film Festival starts with "Emmanuel's Gift" at 7 p.m. at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Theme of the festival: "Who's a Hero? -- Ordinary People, Uncommon Events." Free and open to all. Films will also be presented Aug. 23, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20.

 

Children ages 6-10 years are invited to join Stephen Lechner of  The Science Works at Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., as he presents a Super Sound Workshop. Workshops at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. Space is limited, registration required. For info, call (508) 366-3053.

 

Prudential Prime Properties' 4^th annual Face-Off for Kids Warehouse Sale and Raffle will run through Aug. 12 at Pure Hockey of Marlborough, 1 Whitney Rd., Berlin. Visit www.purehockey.com or call Tiffany Hearn at (508) 856-1650 for info.

 

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Friday

A Hudson Downtown Roundtable will be hosted by the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at Citizens Bank. The event is free, but reservations are required. Call (978) 568-0360 or e-mail info@assabetvalleychamber.org for info.

 

A free hearing clinic starts at 12:30 p.m. at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Appointments are necessary. Also, a free craft class will meet at 11:15 a.m. (sign up required). For info or to register for either event, call (508) 393-5035.

 

Stage Two presents an original, student-written play by area students entering grades 1-5 at 1 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. Tickets; $5 advance, also available at door for donation. For info or tickets, call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646.

 

Gaudete Academy presents "Much Ado About Nothing" at 7 p.m. (also Aug. 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) at Marlborough Middle School. Tickets (sold only at the door): $10, $7 students/seniors.

 

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Saturday

The 300^th anniversary of the death of Mary Goodenow will be commemorated by the Northborough Historical Society starting with 11 a.m. gravesite remembrance. A 12:30 p.m. luncheon and 2 p.m. program to follow at the Society, 50 Main St. For info or to register, call Hilary Wilson at (508) 393-3869 or e-mail hilarywilson@charter.net.

 

Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson, invites those in need to its Totally Free Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes furniture, clothing, household items, toys, more. Call (978) 562-8550 for info.

 

Snakes Alive! will be presented 1-3 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanct., 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Fee: $6 adult members, ($8 non-members), $3 child members ($4 non-members), families $18 ($24 non-members). To register or for info, call (508) 753-6087 or visit www.massaudubon.org.

 

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Sunday

St. Luke's Church in Hudson, off the rotary, next to Liberty Park,  will serve its monthly free community supper 5-7 p.m. Theme: Mexican (with something to appeal to everyone). All are welcome. For info, call Joan at (978) 568-0172.

 

Upcoming

A Spirit of Shrewsbury community meeting will be held 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.

 

The Second Tuesday Summer Walk in Hudson will be held Aug. 14 starting at Hudson Catholic High School, 198 Main St., and traversing the Assabet River Rail Trail. Start time is between 3-6 p.m. with finish by 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Volkssport Club. For info, call (978) 562-7023 or e-mail ealavio@verizon.net.

 

The Southborough Library, 25 Main St., invites all children to "Mr. DJ's Ultimate Kids Party" Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m. No registration necessary. For info, call (508) 485-5031.

 

Hudson's Wood Park Summer Concert Series wraps up Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m., with the Accidentals. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. Call the Hudson Rec Department at (978) 568-9642 for info.

 

The MAB low vision group will meet Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Community Center, 397 Bolton St., Marlborough. Those experiencing low vision are invited to meet, talk with others dealing with the same problems. For info, call Robert Marcotte at (508) 229-0585.

 

Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough, will host the opening reception of the August Group Juried Landscape Show Aug. 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The show will run through Aug. 31. For info, visit www.postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580.

 

The Marlborough Litter League will sponsor a Community Cleanup at the Grove on Fort Meadow Reservoir Aug. 18. Meet at the Grove parking lot 9-11 a.m. for directions and supplies, with hot dogs, burgers from 11 a.m-noon at the trail's end field. RSVP to Trish Settles at (508) 408-4118 or e-mail postoffice@marlboroughcdc.org.

 

The 4^th annual Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction will be held Sept. 17 at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in Stow. Golfers and sponsors are being sought for the event. For info, call Cathi DeCiero at (781) 861-6363.

 

The Westborough Players' Club will celebrate its 70 years in community theater Sept. 29 at Indian Meadows Country Club. Past members are invited. Party tickets: $20. For info or to reserve a ticket, visit www.westboroughplayers.com.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Ongoing

The Women of Note a cappella chorus will host a "Summer Sing Fling" through Aug. 20, on Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Grace Baptist Church in Hudson. To register or for info, call Karen Schutt at (603) 664-5728.

 

The fine art exhibit "Sunrises, Seasons and Sunsets" will be on display through Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. every day, at Longfellow's Wayside Inn Gallery, Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. Free. For info, call (978) 440-9630 or (978) 443-1776.

 

The Shrewsbury High School Class of 1982 will host its 25^th reunion Sept. 29 at Doubletree in Westborough and is still looking for classmates. Those not yet contacted should call Maureen (Mulcahy) Jarvis at (508) 753-5978.

 

Tickets are now available for the 2^nd annual "Dancing with Celebrities -- Marlborough Style" fund-raiser (to be held Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m., at Best Western Marlborough). Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door. For info or tickets, visit www.dancingwithcelebs.com.

 

Volunteers are needed to hang posters and distribute flyers to promote the 15^th annual Alzheimer's Association Central Massachusetts Memory Walk (to be held Sept. 16 at the Worcester Senior Center). Contact Christine Brown at (508) 799-2386 or christine.brown@alz.org or visit www.memorywalkma.org for info.

 

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 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 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., will hold 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.

 

The Vestibular Disorders Support Group meets first Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m., at Millbury Public Library. For info, call Jan Lewis at (508) 839-1409.

 

A drumming circle is held the first Wednesday of each month at First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist's Parish Hall, 40 Church St., Northborough. Open to all, no experience necessary. For info, contact Debbie Clark at (508) 755-8301.

 

STARS, a free  computer literacy program for Westborough seniors, meets Mondays (while school is in session), 2:15-3:15 p.m., at Westborough High School library. For info or to register, call (508) 366-3000 or Erica Mahoney at (508) 836-2238.

 

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.

 

Northborough Youth & Family Services offers a support group at Town Hall for people living with bipolar disorder. Free. For info, call Jason at (508) 393-5020.