Community Calendar

 

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Friday

A Northborough community blood drive will run from 1-7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 W. Main St. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins also welcome. Visit www.givelife.org or call the American Red Cross at (800) 448-3543 for appointment, info.

 

Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., invites seniors to make their own hot dogs and sundaes starting at 11:30 a.m. Sign up required. For info or to register, call (978) 568-9638.

 

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Saturday

The Marlborough Litter League will sponsor a Community Cleanup at the Grove on Fort Meadow Reservoir. 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.

 

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

 

The Westborough High School National Honors Society will be holding a food drive at Stop & Shop, 32 Lyman St., from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Non-perishable food items along with essential toiletries will be collected for the Westborough Food Pantry.

 

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Sunday

The Hyssongs family gospel trio will present a concert during the 9:30 a.m. worship service at First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St. Visit www.hudsonfumc.com or call (978) 562-2932 for info.

 

Serene-Scape Day Spa & Salon, 376 Maple St., Marlborough, will host certified feng shui practitioner Christine Conway on "Feng Shui for Life," a discussion and Q&A, at 6 p.m. For info or reservations, call (508) 357-2200.

 

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Monday

The Children's Department at Northborough Free Library will present Free Style Frisbee with Todd Brodeur at 7 p.m. at the Proctor School. For families with preschool to teenaged children. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5025.

 

Det. Perry will present a program for seniors about phone scams and safety tips at 10 a.m. at Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St. Call (978) 568-9638 for info.

 

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Wednesday

Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St., will hold its Summer Reading Listeners Closing Party with ice cream at 1:30 p.m. Listeners only. Call the Children's Room at (978) 568-9645 for info.

 

Area newcomers are invited to an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Westboro Area JCC, 45 Oak St. Reps from Beth Tikvah, Chabad of Westborough, Congregation B'nai Shalom and others will be on hand to answer questions. For info, visit www.westboroareajcc.org or call (508) 366-6121 ext. 22.

 

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Thursday

The 2007 NJWC Film Festival will present "Watermarks"  starting at 7 p.m. at Whitney Place's community room, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Free and open to all. Refreshments to be served.

 

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

 

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Friday

Deadline to register for an Ice Cream Social at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Event to be held Aug. 28. Cost: $2. Reservations are required. Call (508) 393-5035 for info, to register.

 

The Summer Reading Finale Party for Readers at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St., will start at 1:30 p.m. Call the Children's Room at (978) 568-9645 for info.

 

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Saturday

4-H Camp Marshall on McCormick Rd., Spencer, will host the Worcester County 4-H Fair from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Also Aug. 26. For info or schedule of events, visit www.worcestercounty4-h.org or call (508) 831-1223.

 

West Boylston Commons, Worcester St., West Boylston, will be the site of "Kickin Cancer on the Common" from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes crafters, Animal Adventures, raffle, activities, more. Donations to benefit families dealing with cancer. Vendor space available at $30 for 10x10 space. For info, call Zee Swenson at (978) 375-3704 or visit www.AndrewsHelpfulHands.org.

 

Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat St., Worcester is hosting a Community Ice Cream Social 6-8 p.m., with proceeds to benefit the church's Handicapped Access Fund. Call (508) 853-6240 for info.

 

The 28^th annual Hendricks House Flea Market will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hendricks House, 1157 Main St., Holden. The event is part of the town-wide celebration of Holden Days. Dealer space: $35 (10'x15'). For applications, call Ross Beales at (508) 736-3887 or e-mail rbeales@comcast.net.

 

Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary invites beginners and experts alike to an overnight Family Camping Trip at Tully Lake Campground in Royalston. Cost: $23 per tent. To pre-register or for info, call (508) 753-6087.

 

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Sunday

Auditions for "Seussical the Musical" will be held by the Westborough Players' Club 4-8 p.m. (also Aug. 27, 6-8 p.m.) at the club's headquarters on Phillips St., Westborough. For info, call (508) 842-5593.

 

The 4^th annual Porketta & Family Festival will be presented by the Marlboro Lions Club 12:30-6 p.m. at the Hudson Elks, Park St., Hudson. Tickets: $15, $5 kids. For tickets, call John Mazza at (508) 480-0001 or stop by the Main St. Café, downtown Marlborough.

 

The New England Wild Flower Society will hold a Meadow Madness Festival 12-4 p.m. at Garden in the Woods, Hemenway St., Framingham. Take a butterfly walk, view honeybee hives, take part in scavenger hunt, more. Free with admission. Visit www.newenglandWILD.org for info.

 

Upcoming

The Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., will host an American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 27,  from 2-8 p.m. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins also welcome. To register or for info, call (800) 448-3543.

 

Boys and girls entering kindergarten this fall are invited by the Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., to listen to stories celebrating going to school. The event will be Aug. 27, at 4 p.m. To register or for info, call the Children's Room at (508) 366-3053.

 

The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will hold open rehearsals Aug. 27, Sept. 4 and Sept. 10, 7:30-9:45 p.m., at St. Mark's School, Marlborough Rd. (Route 85), Southborough. For info, call (508) 481-8164 / (978) 562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org.

 

The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will meet Aug. 29, at 7 p.m., at National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough, for a Trivia Night. Visitors welcome. Call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org for info.

 

Contemporary cubist painter Stephanie Clair will appear Aug. 30, from 4-7 p.m., at Allure, a Galleria of Fine Art, 125 Turnpike Rd. (Route 9 west), Westborough. Free and open to the public. Visit www.allureartgallery.com or call (508) 366-0055 for info.

 

Sept. 1 is the registration deadline for the Spirit of Shrewsbury Craft Fair (to be held Sept. 29 at Oak School). Crafters with unique, distinctive, handmade items can download application forms at www.spiritofshrewsbury.com.

 

Prudential Prime Properties' 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.

 

St. Michael Parish Schools' annual Golf Tournament will start with 10 a.m. registration (11 a.m. start)  Sept. 24 at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in Stow. Entrance fee: $150. Sponsorships available. For info, call (978) 562-7174 or visit www.stmikes.org.

 

The Marlborough Hospital 12^th annual Golf Classic will be held Aug. 28 (9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. tee-off) at Wedgewood Pines Country Club in Stow. For info, call Zella Haesche at (508) 486-5810.

 

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.

 

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 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 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.

 

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.

 

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.