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Dance It Up! starts adult dance, fitness classes Oct. 2

Kitchen design seminar Oct. 4 Mariette Barsoum Award-winning designer Mariette Barsoum will host a free seminar, "How Much Will My Dream Kitchen Cost?," Thursday, Oct. 4, from 6:30 - 8 p.m., at her Divine Kitchens Showroom in Westborough. According to Barsoum, she wants to give people an opportunity to explore what goes into a new kitchen or bath project in a pressure-free setting. More than 90 percent of the guests at Barsoum's August seminar reported the information "very valuable." The seminar is free, but space is limited, so reservations are required. For more information, visit www.divinekitchens.com. See ad in this issue.

Dance It Up! Dance Center, located at 36 North Main St. in North Grafton, starts adult dance and fitness classes Tuesday, Oct. 2. Also, Power Pilates drop-in classes are available through Wednesday, Sept. 26. Reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance for the drop-in classes. New this year, a Ballet Technique session for advanced beginners to adult will run through May 27 on Tuesdays, 6:15- 7:15 p.m. For more information on Dance It Up!, visit www.danceitup.com. Super Suppers announces fall hours

David Mason

Super Suppers Westborough, 57 East Main St., has announced its news fall hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-7, and Fridays and Saturdays, 10-3. Additional assembly times are available by appointment. Visit www. sswestboroughma.com for a list of complete assembly times. Also, don't forget that Monday, Sept. 24 is Family Day, so treat your family to the great-tasting entrées, sides and desserts at Super Suppers. Private parties can also be scheduled or stop in anytime during business hours to check the selections in the Grab and Go freezer. Mason opens Welch House Gems David Mason, GIA Affiliate, owner of Welch House Gems in Westborough, and a lifelong collector of gemstones, turned his interest into an avocation while he and his wife were innkeepers in Maine. He custom set his collected treasures and displayed and sold them to guests. Colored natural gemstones, often combined in unusual ways, are his specialty. After the sale of the inn, Mason enjoyed a successful association with the Black Lion, but always sought the "perfect" venue for his jewelry. Now, his gems have their own "custom setting" on South Street. Stop by 21 South St. in Westborough to browse the estate pieces and other "treasures" at Welch House Gems.

Flooring America opens in Westborough Flooring America has opened at 276 Turnpike Rd., Westborough. Flooring America, off ering one of the largest selections of hardwood, ceramic, cork, laminate, vinyl, carpet and area rugs, including traditional favorites and today's flooring fashions, has opened a second location in Westborough. Though styles change, customers can be certain one thing won't: always receiving the same quality service each and every time they need new flooring. Flooring America was once again awarded the 2007 GOLD Readers Choice Award for "Best of the Best" Flooring Retailer for five years running. Stop by one of the convenient locations at 276 Turnpike Rd. (Rte 9 east) in Westborough or 950 Chestnut St. in Franklin. For more information, visit www. rugsatflooringamerica.com.

New historical maps at Gastonart & Frame

McCarthy's installs outdoor living display McCarthy's Landscaping & Irrigation has just installed its outdoor living display, showcasing ways that clients can take advantage of outdoor living space to add enjoyment to their homes. The display includes a waterfall and pond, surrounded by a paver patio with a fire pit and cooking area. Also included is a refrigerator that has a stone and granite enclosure. Clients will be able to see how a similar outdoor living area can be implemented on their property, as well. To meet with a representative from McCarthy's and receive a personal tour of the outdoor living area, contact the office or visit www.mccarthyslandscaping. com.

Have you ever wondered what your town looked like 100 years ago? Would you like a map of your home town, wherever it may have been, or to see the world the way it used to be? Then stop by Gastonart & Frame as it introduces its new collection of historical maps. The historic maps of over 40,000 cities, towns and landmarks across the United States and from around the world are now available in completely customizable sizes. Gastonart & Frame is located at 257 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, and can be visited online at www.gastonartandframe. com.

Nicolina's has opened its doors at 9 South St., Westborough International boutique "Nicolina's" opened its doors in downtown Westborough at 9 South St. (at the rotary), off ering beautiful and elegant fashions from local artist and designers from around the world. Owner Nicolina Sabatini and her daughter, Daniela, purchased the former 73-year-old landmark "Town Shop" several years ago and slowly transformed the women's clothes, jewelry and accessories shop into a new international boutique, a "gem in the heart of Westborough." Nicolina's periodically off ers special promotions, donating a portion of the proceeds to help with prostate, colon and breast cancer research. Watch for announcements and ads in the Community Advocate.

Northboro Chiropractic hosts seminar Sept. 24

Dr. Karen Moriarty will present a workshop on "High Powered Immunity" Monday, Sept. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Northboro Chiropractic Center. Guests will learn how we really get sick, how to prevent getting sick, how to optimize health and vitality, how to heal from chronic illness, how to improve the immune system and how vaccinations can harm the immune system. Seating is limited and participants should call or visit Northboro Chiropractic Center to register. See ad in this issue.