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2 Friday Boxwell's home décor, gifts and more, "Advanced Treatments for All Vein Problems" Last day to RSVP for the presentation by Dr. Bergus (to be held during the Nov. 5 Community Forum) at Designer Jewelry Trunk Show Hosted by Peggy's Place, One Grafton Common in Grafton, from 3-7 p.m. Also Nov. 3, 12-5 p.m. Includes such popular designers as Jenlari, Joya Pearl, David Tishbi and Sara Blaina. Shrewsbury Woman's Club The 12:15 p.m. luncheon will be followed by a business meeting at the Congregational Church.. A mystery auction will also be held. Members are asked to bring an auction item valued from $5-$10. Guests are encouraged to attend. "Seussical the Musical" The Westborough Players' Club children's musical theater will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at "Zink: the Myth, the Legend, the Zebra" At 7 p.m. in Christmas Festival Gingerbread House Competition The 21st annual event to benefit Rosie's Place will run through Nov. 4 at "The Importance of Being Ernest" Presented by the Algonkuin Theatre Company every Friday and Saturday, through Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. at Alternative's 3 Saturday MICON Financial Services Seminar "The Importance of Planning Ahead: 'Protect Your Assets' As You Navigate Through the Aging Process" will be presented by MICON Financial Services at 1 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. For info or to register, call (508) 793-8685 or visit www.MICONfs.com. Drop-ins welcome, too. WCLT: Gilmore Pond Invasive Control Come out and help the Westborough Community Land Trust from 9 a.m.-noo, as it turns its 10 acre parcel, located at the headwaters of Jackstraw Brook, into a woodland park. Work gloves recommended. Contact Don Burn at (508) 366-6458 for info. Church of the Nativity Adult Conference An all-day conference for adults will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Super Suppers Thanksgiving Tasting Stop by Super Suppers, Friends Country Store Fair The annual fair will be 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Psychic Fair Sponsored by the Hudson Emblem Club at the Hudson Lodge of Elks, AVRTHS Indoor Craft Fair Sponsored by the Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Athletic Booster Club from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the school hallways and cafeteria, St. Anne's Church Holiday Fair Get a head start on holiday shopping from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Anne's Church, 130 SCDC's annual Toy and Baby Gear Sale If you have toys or baby gear that you no longer use, sell them from 9 a.m.-noon at 30th annualâ028Harvest Craft Fair The Northboro Junior Woman¹s Club event run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Connect to Health "Magic of Barbershop" The Colonial Spirit Chorus presents its annual Cabaret Show at the Tewksbury Elks Club. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7:15 p.m. with show at 8 p.m. Something for everyone, cash bar, refreshments and raffle prizes. For tickets, call (978) 692-2270 or (978) 658-5083. 4 Sunday Informative Immigration Talk An informative talk on the question of immigration will be presented by Harry Richardson at 2 p.m. at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Free and open to the public. For info, call (508) 842-0081. Artic Warming Slide Lecture Author, photographer and adventurer Jonathan Waterman will present an illustrated lecture on Arctic warming at 2 p.m. at Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St. In 2006, Waterman was part of a National Geographic expedition to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Free and open to the public. For info, call (508) 366-3050. Special Memorial Service First Church in Marlborough (Congregational) UCC, Bolton/High sts., is offering a special memorial service at 6:30 p.m., with a time of remembrance and reflection on loved ones. Fellowship time and light refreshments to follow. All are welcome. To ensure inclusion of your loved one's name in the program, call the church office at (508) 485-6297. Suggested donation: $5. Shrewsbury Veterans Memorial 5K Road Race & Walk The event starts at 11 a.m. at Sherwood Middle School, 30 Sherwood Ave., with registration from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $15 day of race, $10 for veterans. Registration forms are available at the Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation Department at Town Hall and at www.massveterans.org. Service on "Spirituality of Food" Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, associate profession of religion at Wheaton College, will be the guest in the pulpit during the 10:30 a.m. service at Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society, 64 West Main St., Westborough. The public is invited. For info, call the church at (508) 366-2635. Adult Wilderness Adventure Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore the nature of the Green property from 1:30-4:30 p.m. by walking the trails that connect to the 140 acres of Burncoat Pond, owned by Massachusetts Audubon since 1965. Fee: $6 members, $8 non-members. For info or to register, call (508) 753-6087. 5 Monday Women's Fellowship at Evangelical Congregational Church Women's Fellowship at Evangelical Congregational Church, corner of W. Main/Church sts., Westborough, starts with a 7 p.m. meeting, followed at 7:40 p.m. by speaker and professional organizer Patty Bareford. Bring along your specific questions for the informative and valuable program. Free with a donation to the Veterans Shelter of Worcester. All women are invited. For info, call Cathie Achorn at (508) 870-0521. MANN General Meeting Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbors (MANN) welcomes the public toâ028enjoy the MetroWest Harmony Chorus, a women's 4-part a-capella chorus,â028during its general meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. in the Breakfast Nook at New Horizons inâ028Marlborough. For directions or info about MANN, callâ028(508) 481-5689. Artist Guild of Shrewsbury The November meetingâ028will be 7-9 p.m. in theâ028community room at Southgate, 35 Julio Dr.,â028Shrewsbury. Topic:â028"Emerging Textures from Layered Media." Prospective membersâ028are welcome. Admission: free to paid members,â028free for first-time guests. Admission for non-membersâ028for lectures or demonstrations is $5 and workshopâ028participation is $10. 6 Tuesday Professional Development Day Roller Skating Hosted by the Marlborough Education Foundation from 1-3 p.m. at Roller Kingdom, Route 62, Hudson. Cost: $4pp, $10 max per family. Skate rental: $3; Lasertag: $3. Proceeds to be used for MEF's program grants next fall. For info, contact Cindy Brown at (508) 460-1967. Holiday Shopping Boutique Presented by the Women's Business Council of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce from 4-8 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 112 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough. Includes EL Designs, Arbonne International, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Avon Products, more. Vendor tables: $35 MRCC members, $50 non-members.â028For info, contact Cathy or Penny at (508) 485-7746. Intermarried Couples Panel Discussion Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 40 Oak St.,â028Westborough, will present "Hear non-Jewish Spouses Speakâ028About Finding Their Place in the Jewish Community - A Panel Discussion withâ028some of Beth Tikvah's Intermarried Couples" at 7:30 p.m. Free, and all areâ028welcome. For info orâ028to register, e-mail ranagrap@charter.net or call (508) 616-9037. GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at New Horizons, 370 Hemenway St., Marlborough. The club is a non-profit civic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism. For info on attending, e-mail join@marlboroughjuniors.org or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org. Scholastic Book Fair/Ice Cream Social Hastings Parent Group in Westborough will host its annual Scholastic Book Fair and Ice Cream Social and Game Night from 6:30-8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Also Nov. 7. For info, contact Kim Keogh at KKEOGH@necc.org. Green Energy, Green Earth Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Learn about alternative energy from the wind, sun, and other sources. What's in store for the future? How will it impact homeowners? How will it impact wildlife? For answers, adults are invited to the talk co-presented by Massachusetts Audubon and National Grid from 7-8:30 p.m. Fee: $4 members, $6 non-members. For info or to register, call (508) 753-6087. 7 Wednesday Akurino Exchange Program Cruise Night The opening event in the Akurino City Cultural Exchange Program fund-raiser will be held 7-9 p.m. at Wayside Racquet Club, 80 Broadmeadow Rd., Marlborough. The evening features videos of the NCL cruise ships and destinations, refreshments, a brief talk by NCL rep Kathy Hall, and the award of a free Bahamas cruise to a lucky guest. Cost: $5pp. For info, call (508) 481-1797. WMPA Monthly Meeting The Westborough Music Parents Association will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Westborough High School library. Parents of music students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to attend. For info on meetings or WMPA, contact Judy Wilchynski at (508) 870-1895 or Jwilchynski@aol.com. 8 Thursday Lunch-Time Fashion Program National fashion gurus Janet Wood and Kathy McFadden of the Fashion Fit Formula are the guest speakers at a free lunch-time seminar from 12-1 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller & Café, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Q&A to follow. Space is limited and pre-registration required. Call (508) 842-7335 or e-mail kim@fashionadvisors.net for info. Inaugural Veteran's Recognition Dinner State Rep. Stephen LeDuc and the Marlborough Veteran's Council have announced that the Courtyard Marriot on Felton Street, Marlborough, will host the sit-down dinner rom 6-10 p.m. For ticket info, call (508) 481-2141 or visit Rep. LeDuc's district office at the Walker Building, 255 Main St. Allure Gallery-Wide Art Sale Allure, a Galleria of Fine Art, 125 Turnpike Rd. (Route 9 W), Westborough, will be hosting a four-day gallery-wide public art sale as it prepares to move to a new location. The sale will be held daily through Nov. 11, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Internet purchases are excluded from the sale. For info, call (508) 366-0055 or visit www.allureartgallery.com. Holiday Shopping Boutique/Scholastic Book Fair The Richer School PTO will be holding its 2nd annual craft and vendor night from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Richer Elementary School, 80 Foley Rd., Marlborough There will be over 30 vendors offering finished artwork, handmade crafts and jewelry, home goods, hand bags, beauty products, a Scholastic Book Fair, baked goods, and raffles. Open to the public and admission is free. Reading Group Evening Representatives from Random House invite book clubs to a Reading Group Evening at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, starting at 7 p.m. Stop in for recommendations and the hottest titles for your book group discussions. Call (508) 366-4959 or visit www.tatnuck.com for info. "Small Works" Opening Reception The opening reception for Molly Hamilton's "Small Works" will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough. Call (508) 485-2580 or visit www.PostRoadArtCenter.com for info. Invisalign Open House Hosted from 4-7 p.m. by Traci Portnoff, DMD, PC, 65 W. Main St., Westborough. Stop in for refreshments and learn about Invisalign. An Invisalign representative will also be on hand to answer questions. Visit www.portnoffdental.com or call (508) 366-3623 for info. Reservations limited to the first 10 people. Pandora Trunk Show Southborough Jewelers, 162 Cordaville Rd., Southborough, will host a Pandora Trunk Show from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Also Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (508) 460-6400 or visit www.southboroughjewelers.com for info. ADHD Parent's Networking Group Connect with other parents of children with ADHD from 7-8:30 p.m. atâ028Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.â028For info, contact Helen Porter, MSW, LICSW at (508) 842-1391 or hvporter@townisp.com.â028 Low Vision Support Group Sponsored by MAB Community Services, the Low Vision Support Group will meet 1-3 p.m. at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Call Fran Weisse at (800) 852-3029 for info. 9 Friday First Federated Church Parents Night Out Join other parents for a "Night Out" for food and conversation from 6:30-8:30 p.m at First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson. Child care is provided. Free admission. Mulready Holiday Shopping Night JL Mulready Elementary School, 306 Cox St., Hudson, will host a shopping night from 6-9 p.m. Includes Usborne Books, Lia Sophia, Affordable Gift Baskets, Russian dolls, Tastefully Simple, Stones by Vera, Wayside Quilters, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Usana Health, Arbonne, Reliv International, The Traveling Vineyard, Furniture Pens, Sitara Doll Fashions, bake items, more. For info, call (508) 651-7454. Workshop on Autism A workshop on autism for teachers, parents and professionals will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (also Nov. 10) at The Friendship Network for Children, 100 Otis St., #4B, Northborough. Cost: $155 for two days, $80 for one day. Call (508) 393-0030 or visit www.networkforchildren.org for info, to register. Lions Club Harvest Dinner Deadline Last day for Northborough seniors to register for the Lions Club Harvest Dinner (to be held Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at Lincoln Street School). Call the Northborough Senior Center at (508) 393-5035 for info. "It's Murder in the Wings!" The Pat Cook comedy will be performed by the River's Edge Players at 7:30 p.m. in Hudson Town Hall auditorium, 78 Main St. Tickets: $12, $9 seniors, $7 students. Also Nov. 10, 16 and 17. Call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org for info. "Maid to Order" Performance N.E.T. Works Productions, Inc., based at the Grafton Municipal Building,â028will present "Maid to Order," a light, humorous farce, at 8 p.m. at St. Roch's Church inâ028Oxford. Also Nov. 10, 16â028and 17. Tickets: $15, $12 seniors/students. Forâ028reservations, directions or info, call (508) 842-0867. 10 Saturday Mount Pisgah Conservation Area Hike Join SVT's Property Steward Volunteer Don Burn from 9 a.m.-noon in a hike of the Mount Pisgah area. The walk will primarily follow the ridgelines with a number of views of the surrounding areas, possibly all the way to Boston. Meet at the Smith Road parking area in Northborough. Registration is required. Rain date: Nov. 11. Fee: free for SVT members, $5 non-members. Call (978) 443-5588 for info, to register. Westborough Newcomers Club Craft Fair The 28th annual fair will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Westborough High School, W. Main St. Includes hand-crafted items from dozens of local artisans, raffle prizes and a bake sale. $4 general admission, $1 seniors, kids under 12 free. Crafters sought. Contact (508) 329-1020 or julie_krugman@yahoo.com for info. Shrewsbury Paint Drop-Off Shrewsbury residents can bring oil-based paints and oil-based stain, turpentine and paint thinner to the Municipal Garage, 211 South St., from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mercury-bearing waste, thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs, mercury switches and barometers will be accepted free of charge. $5 fee for cars bringing in paint and stain. Cars with only mercury items will be free.â028No latex paint will be accepted, as well as no toxic chemicals or cleaners, car batteries, propane tanks. St. Mary Parish Christmas in November St. Mary's Parish, 17 Waterville St., North Grafton, will host its Christmas in November event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Everyone welcome! Includes gift baskets, raffles, holiday shopping, Children's Shopping Room, children's activities. Call (508) 839-3993 ext. 10 for more details. AVM Choral Celebration The Assabet Valley Mastersingers Choral Celebration (30 years), featuring Bach, Haydn and Vivaldi, starts at 8 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Prospect/Washington Sts., Marlborough. Repeat performance: Nov. 11, at 3:30 p.m., at Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main/Church Sts., Westborough. Tickets: $15, $12 students/seniors. For info, call (978) 562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org. ACONE Anniversary Gala Adoption Community of New England, Inc. will be holding its 40th Anniversary Gala in Marlborough, honoring Joan Clark for her 15 years of service as ACONE's first Executive Director and features a silent auction, multi-media presentation, dinner, dancing and entertainment, and a keepsake Celebration Book. For info, call (508) 366-6812 or visit www.AdoptionCommunitofNE. 11 Sunday WCLT Photography Exhibit and Awards Reception The reception for "Westborough's Natural Treasures" opens for the public at 3 p.m. in Westborough Public Library's Community Room, with awards presented at 3:30 p.m. The first town-wide juried photography contest, sponsored by the Westborough Community Land Trust, will be on view through Nov. 17 at the library. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Nov. 13-16; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 17. Visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org or call (508) 366-0312 for info. Marlborough Youth Lacrosse Clinic For grades 2-8, the free clinic will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial Field, Acre Bridge Rd., Southborough. All skill levels welcome, with players grouped according to age and experience. For info, visit www.marlboroughlacrosse.com. Upcoming Matryoshka Painting Workshop Marina Forbes will offer a Matryoshka workshop Nov. 13, 6-8:30 p.m., on the Russian folk tradition of Matryoshka (wooden nested doll) painting at the Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. at the rotary. Open to adults and families with children 6 and up. Cost: $10-$50, with $10 deposit upon registration. For info, contact Marina Forbes at (603) 332-2255 or marina@anylanguage.org. To pre-register, call the library at (978) 568-9645. Irish Travel Seminar Travel Solutions and Brendan Tours invite you to a wonderful evening of Irish music as well as a seminar on touring Ireland Nov. 13, at 6:45 p.m., at Tatnuck Booksellers, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Brendan Tours will familiarize you with Ireland's people, history, culture, folklore, and the rolling countryside. RSVP to Travel Solutions at 508-366-2678 or e-mail Maria@trvlsolutions.com. "Exploring the Poetry of Mary Oliver" As part of the "Traveling Poetry Project," an informal poetry discussion will be held Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Free and open to all those interested. For info, call (508) 842-0081. Mill Pond Ice Cream Social The Mill Pond Ice Cream Social will take place Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m., in the school cafeteria. Come and make sundaes with ice cream and toppings from Cold Stone Creamery. All proceeds benefit programs supported by the Mill Pond Parent Group. While at the school, don't forget to also pick up your Kathryn Beich fund-raiser items. Blogging Ins and Outs Blogs seem to be popping up everywhere. What exactly are they and why would someone want to have a blog? Mothers and More will talk about the ins and outs of blogging Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough. Visitors welcome. For info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Hastings Parent Group Meeting The monthly meeting will start at 7:15 p.m., Nov. 13, in the Hastings School library, Westborough. All are welcome and babysitting is available.
The gala to benefit Roland's House, the Marlborough-Hudson Homeless Shelter, will be held Nov. 15, from 7:30-midnight, at Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough. Tickets: $30 each. For reservations, call Madeline Dupuis at (508) 485-5705 or Paulina Lynch at (508) 485-3741. Epee Fencing Information Night The Marlborough Recreation Department will host the Epeeâ028Fencing info night Nov. 15, 5:30-7 p.m.,â028at the Jericho Hill Lodge. Meet the coaches, seeâ028some video of fencing, examine the equipment, talk to other fencers, andâ028register for the program. Maps and other details available atâ028www.marlborough-ma.gov (Recreation Programs) or www.crossroadsfencing.com. Children's Safety Talk "Talking to our Children about Personal Safety " will be presented by Adoptive Families Together Nov. 15, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Assabet Valley Area Family Network, Boys & Girls Club, 2nd Flr, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Child care available upon request at no charge. To RSVP, call (617) 587-1563 or contact Jane Parker at bpauhana@aol.com or Margaret Curran at margaret.curran@townisp.com. "Me and My Amazing Body" For preschool-age children. Health care consultant Michelle Wiseman presents "Me and My Amazing Body" Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m., at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. No registration required. Call (508) 842-0081 ext. 4 for info. 2nd Annual Craft Faire Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West Main St., Westborough, hosts its annual fair Nov. 17, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Church of the Nativity Novemberfest Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough, holds its annual "Novemberfest" Fair Nov. 17, from 9 a.m.--3 p.m. Includes silent auction table, homemade luncheon, crafts, baked goods, book table, Country Store, more. Fun for the whole family and a good opportunity to do some holiday shopping. Rotary Turkey Shoot On Nov. 17, Marlborough Rotarians will hold the 25th annual Turkey Shoot at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School from 6-10 p.m.â028Event includes a variety of prizes, traditional "Turkey Specials" and separate raffles for a special table of children's prizes. For info, contact any Marlborough Rotarian or visit www.rotary7910.org. Friends Annual Holiday Fair Friends of the Westborough Senior Center is holding its annual Holiday Fairâ028 Nov. 17, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Includes country store, jewelry, afghan raffle, crafts, baked goods, cheeseâ028table, wreaths, quilts, silent auctions, books, much more. Donations for the event will be accepted at the Senior Center, 4 Rogersâ028 Rd., from Nov. 13-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.â028For info, call (508) 366-3000. Traditional Meeting House Fair First Church in Marlborough, Congregational will hold its traditional fair Nov. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Features a Country Store, plant room, bakery room, cookie room, trash to treasures, used books, jewelry, a craft table, a Christmas table, silent auction, more. A ham and bean supper will be held at 6 p.m. First Church is located on Bolton Street (Route 85) at High Street, just above Union Common. Floral Family Fun Fair Floral Street School, 57 Floral St., Shrewsbury, holds its Fun Fair Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes crafts, games and prizes, silent auction, more. Wally the Green Monster will be the special guest from 12-2 p.m. Holiday Magic Craft Fair Crafters are invited to participate at the 3rd annual craft fair (to be held Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) at St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main St., Northborough. Space reservation fee: $60. To reserve a table, call Cathy Porter (508) 485-6764, Jeanette Farreh (508) 481-3512 or St. Bernadette's office (508) 393-2838. Holiday Craft Fair Vendors are needed for the fair, to be held Nov. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Marlborough Senior Center, 250 Main St. Includes large bake sale, handmade crafts, jewelry sale, country store, more. For info or an application, call Judy at (508) 485-0785 or e-mail gran4twins@comcast.net. Annual Women's Christmas Brunch Nov. 18 is the last day to purchase tickets for the annual Women's Christmas Brunch, sponsored by Grace Baptist Church of Hudson. Event to be held Dec. 1 at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough. Guest speaker: author Jan Carlberg. Tickets: $18. For tickets, contact Donna Burkhart at (978) 568-9870. For info, call Sandra Rykbost at (978) 562-9946. Thanksgiving Eve Service Community members are invited to a combined Christ Baptist Church and Burncoat Baptist Church Thanksgiving Eve service Nov. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. at Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat St., Worcester. Call the church office at (508) 853-6240 for info. Senior Center Christmas Party Nov. 21 is the deadline to sign up for the Northborough Senior Center Christmas Party (to be held Dec. 2 at the Manor restaurant in West Boylston). Cost: $33pp. Call (508) 393-5035 for info. AVRTHS 1977/1978 Class Reunion The Assabet Valley High School classes of 1977 and 1978 will be holding a combined 30th reunion at the Best Western Hotel in Marlborough Nov. 23. All those that graduated (or would have graduated) Assabet in the years 1977 and 1978 are welcome. For info on attending, contact Ed Horrigan at (978) 897-6707 or e-mail edhorrigan1@yahoo.com. MHS 1982 Class Reunion The Marlborough High School Class of 1982 willâ028celebrate its 25th reunion at the Marlboroughâ028Country Club Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. Classmates.comâ028has a list of the "missing" classmates. Callâ028Kristen Cappello at (508) 460-0253 if you have contact info about one of the classmatesâ028or if you are a member of the class of 1982 and haveâ028not received your invitation. Friends of the Class ofâ0281982 who graduated from private schools, vocationalâ028schools or other classes are welcome to join, too. ARHS 2002 Class Reunion 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. ARHS 1997 Class Reunion Algonquin High School's class of 1997 10-year reunion will be Nov. 24, at 7:30 p.m., at Sheraton Terra in Framingham. Visit www.algonquin1997.com for more info. RSVPs needed now! NHS 1982 Class Reunion The North High School graduating class of 1982 is holding its 25th class reunion Nov. 24 at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester. Contact Ed Kelly at edjkelly@aol.com for info. Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Life Line Screening will hold stroke and osteoporosis screenings Nov. 27 at the Shrewsbury COA, 98 Maple Ave. Cost: $129 for package of 4 screenings. Appointments start at 9 a.m. and pre-registration is required. Call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com or info. Ongoing Northborough Recreation Offering three days of full day care for children in grades K-5 over the December vacation break. The program will run Dec. 26-28, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Includes games, sports, arts & crafts and more, as well as a field trip to the Strand Theater to see "The Polar Express" and an all-day field trip to the Children's Museum in Boston. Cost: Dec. 26 $30, Dec. 27 and 28 $45, or $100 for all three days. For info and to register online, visit www.northboroughrecreation.com. Home School Social Held at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. (at Wood Square) on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Come discuss common issues/interest, meet other home school parents, and let the kids play board games together. No sign up is required. For info, contact Children's Librarian Deborah Backman at (978) 568-9645. Young at Heart Group Trip Taking a bus trip to Savannah, Ga., Jekyll Island, and Beaufort, NC. from April 6-12, 2008 for 7 days. Most of the meals are included and many tours for a reasonable price of $529. There will be a pick up at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Call Sue at (508) 476-3438 for more info. The Arts Alliance Exhibit From now until mid-December, the public is invited to enjoy a free exhibit at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St., of new monotypes and watercolors by Lori Fryklund. The exhibition is available for viewing 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. There is no admission fee. Visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646 for info. The Genealogy Club Meets at 7:30 p.m., the 4th Wednesday of each month, through June, at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. All meetings are free and open to anyone interested in genealogy. For info, contact George Brown at (508) 841-8531 or gbrown@cwmars.org. Rotary Club Citrus Sale A variety of citrus products will be offered during the months of October and November by The Rotary Club of Westborough. All fresh fruit will be shipped to a Westborough location to be picked up in time for holiday gift giving. Dates and location are to be announced. To order or for info, contact Carol Burtt Borglund at (508) 449-4170 or Carolburttborg@aol.com. Agape Café Free weekly dinners every Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The dining room opens at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage, card games and socializing. Bring your family, friends and neighbors -- all are welcome. For info, call Rosanne Roberts at (978) 562-2932. Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center Support groups for caregivers, divorce and post-divorce are available at the Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center. For info or to sign up, call Mary Taber at (508) 366-4000. Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning Prayer Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St., Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the church office at (508) 393-3481 for info. Whitney Place at Northborough Offers free support groups for people with early-stage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at (508) 393-5655 ext. 256. Toastmasters Meets every Thursday from 7:45-9 a.m. in the Hanover Insurance Building, 440 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call (508) 756-5677 or visit http://earlyrisers.freetoasthost.org/ for info. The Couples Project for Women CPW offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence who are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women's recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at (800) 345-3552 ext. 4043. Horizons for Homeless Children Seeking volunteers to help out 22 family homeless shelters in Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. For info or to register for a training, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or call (508) 755-2615. VNA Care Hospice Grief Support Group Free grief support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. To register or for info, call Susan Tarantino at (800) 521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org. 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. American Lung Association Seeks the donation of unwanted cars to help support its lung health programs. Call (800) 577-LUNG or visit www.donateyourcar.com for info. Worcester Animal Rescue League Now open for adoptions until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at 139 Holden St., Worcester. 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. Boys & Girls Club Car Campaign 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.
Crossroads FM The fibromyalgia/CFS support group 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 CPR Classes Offered 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.
Elder "Keep Well" Clinic The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., holds 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.
The New Parent Group For first-time parents with a child under 6 months, the group meets at Assabet Valley Area Family Network, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Call (508) 485-0085 for meeting times, dates or other info. Women in Transition A mutual support group for women that 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. |
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