Business briefs
Shrewsbury Coldwell Banker collects cell phones for troops

Pat, an employee of Hudson Family Dental employee, with one of the office's patients, Carlos.

The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Shrewsbury is collecting used cell phones to enable soldiers overseas to call home. All collected cell phones will be donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers, a local non-profit organization. The cell phones are recycled for cash and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards for soldiers serving in the Middle East. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones to help keep troops connected with their families. As a designated "Cell Phone Dropoff Center," the Shrewsbury Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales associates are encouraging friends and neighbors throughout the community to drop-off their used cell phones at 2 Maple Ave. in Shrewsbury Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cingular Wireless now at&t Phone Store

Cingular Wireless of Westborough & Shrewsbury is pleased to announce that they are now the at&t Phone Store, offering the AT&T Nation calling plans. The allover network is the largest digital wireless voice and data network in America. Stop by one of the convenient locations and meet with knowledgeable staff for details and overviews on all their products. The at&t Phone Store is located in Westborough at 135 Turnpike Rd. (Route 9, two miles west of 495 between Dunkin' Donuts and Burger King) and Shrewsbury at 510C Boston Tpke. (Route 9 east, between Borders and Home Depot).

Breast health workshop Oct. 24

Dr. Karen Moriarty and the Northborough Chiropractic Center will host a free workshop presented by Jackie Bell, a natural medicine consultant, on "Optimum Breast Health, Your Greatest Defense Against Breast Cancer" Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn the holistic approach to breast cancer prevention, how breast health is a function of whole body health, how certain lifestyle choices can optimize breast health, and how to holistically examine your breast tissue with Regulation Thermography. Seating is limited and reservations should be made by stopping in or by phone. Northborough Chiropractic Center, is located at 6 Maple St., Northborough. See ad in this week's issue. Serene-Scape hosts 'Daughter of Bride Tarot & Teaching'

Serene-Scape Day Spa and Salon welcomes back Diane Walker Tuesday, Oct. 23, as she presents "Daughter of Bride Tarot & Teaching" starting at 5:30 p.m. Walker will look into the past, present and future of participants, as well as share enlightening personal information in private tarot and palm reading sessions. Those interested in attending should call Serene-Scape to reserve a session. For more information, visit serene-scape.com. Serene- Scape Day Spa and Salon is located at 376 Maple St. in Marlborough. Hudson Family Dental holds annual celebration

Hudson Family Dental celebrated the start of football season with its annual New England Patriots Opening Day Celebration. The office was decorated and the staff came dressed in their finest Patriots gear. In appreciation to all their patients, the celebration kicked off in true Patriots style with a tailgate party that included a variety of food, fun and football give-aways for everyone. Every patient in September had the opportunity to enter a complimentary drawing to win a Ted Bruschi jersey, an Adalius Thomas autographed helmet and a Patriots Sideline hat. The drawing took place Oct. 1 and the winners will be announced at a later date. Post Road Art Center welcomes Tina Marcus

Post Road Art Center is pleased to welcome Tina Marcus to its team. A Hopkinton resident, Marcus has 29 years of framing and art materials experience. She is also a certified picture framer. Also, the art center has announced its next opening "small works" by Molly Hamilton, with the reception Thursday, Nov. 8, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Post Road Art Center is located at 1 Boston Post Rd. East in Marlborough, and can be visited online at www.postroadartcenter.com.