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"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 "Me and My Amazing
Body" For preschool-age children. Health care
consultant Michelle Wiseman presents "Me and My Amazing Body" at 10:30 a.m. at
Shrewsbury Public Library, "Maid to Order"
Performance N.E.T. Works Productions, Inc., based at
the 17 Saturday St. Mary's Bazaar & Food
Fair St. Mary's Church, Chowder & Soup
Fest An all-you-can-eat Chowder & Soup
Fest will be held from 5-8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Whipple House Gifts Open
House Discover the delight of New England
Holidays at the Whipple House Gifts Open House from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Also Nov. 18,
from 12-5 p.m. Stop by the shop at Hudson Senior Center Santa's
Fair The Symphony Pro Musica Opens
Season Symphony Pro Musica opens its Gala 25th
Season with "French Flair" at 7:30 p.m. at
Post Office Passport
Day A special Passport Day will run from 10
a.m.-2 p.m. at Northborough Post Office, 235 West Main St., and from 9 a.m.-1
p.m. at Shrewsbury Post Office, 43 Maple Ave. Fees range from $67-$97, photos
for $15. For info, call (508) 393-8285 (Northborough) or (508) 842-0243
(Shrewsbury). 2nd Annual Craft
Faire Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West
Main St., Westborough, hosts its annual fair 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 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
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. Shrewsbury Bottle and Can
Drive Cub Scout Pack 114 of Shrewsbury will be
holding a Fall Bottle and Can Drive from 9-11:30 a.m. Please drop off your
returnable bottles and cans at Beal School, 1 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury.
Northborough Garden Club Holiday
Enchantment Holiday Enchantment, featuring Bill
Graham from "Beautiful Things" of Salem, will start 12 p.m. at the Peaslee
School, 31 Maple St., Northborough. Advance tickets are $8 ($10 at the door) and
can be purchased by calling Cessy at (508) 393-8464. A light luncheon will be
served. Friends Annual Holiday
Fair Friends of the Westborough Senior Center
is holding its annual Holiday Fairâ028from 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 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. Westborough Can and Bottle
Drive A can and bottle drive to
support Mill Pond School and Gibbons Middle School will run from 9
a.m.-noon at the Tufts Machine lot on Main Street. Please bring all 5 cent
worthy recyclables. Proceeds support the efforts of the schools' parent
groups. Floral Family Fun
Fair Floral Street School, 57 Floral St.,
Shrewsbury, holds its Fun Fair from 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 The 3rd annual craft fair will
be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main St., Northborough. An
Italian dinner will be held 6-8 p.m. For info or to purchase tickets for the
dinner, call (508) 393-2838. Holiday Craft Fair Vendors are needed for the fair, to be
held 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. Days of Mindfulness at First Parish
Northboroughâ028 â028 The Buddhist Meditation group at First
Parish Church Unitarian Universalist in Northborough will host a Days of
Mindfulness workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Also Dec. 15. The workshops are planned
to be a quiet time to restore a sense of calmness and well-being. Free, with
donations accepted. For info or to pre-register, contact Joe Zaia at (508)
351-6699. Saint Catherine Christmas
Bazaar Saint Catherine of Sweden Parish, 3 Wiser
Ave., Worcester, will be holding its annual Christmas bazaar from 3-7 p.m. (ham
dinner at 2 p.m.). Also Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations for the Nov. 17
dinner can be made at (508) 792-5771. Waterfowl in the City of
Worcester Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife
Sanctuary. Join Sheryl Farnam from 9-11 a.m. in an exploration of local ponds in
Worcester, searching for such waterfowl as Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers,
Green-winged Teal, American Widgeon, Northern Pintail and more. For adults. Fee:
$6 Mass. Audubon members, $8 non-members. To register or for info, call (508)
753-6087. First Parish of Bolton Holiday Bazaar
The First Parish of Bolton, 673 Main St., will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes handmade items, bake shop, bazaar offerings, gift basket raffle, much more. For info, visit www.firstparishofbolton.org. Christopher House "Pumpkin
Patch Fair" The annual fair to benefit Christopher House resident activities will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and includes crafts, notions, Christmas gift items, baked goods, door prizes, much more. Admission is free. Christopher House is located at 10 Mary Scano Dr., Worcester. For info, call (508) 754-3800 or visit www.christopherhouse.com. 18 Sunday Thanksgiving Ecumenical
Service The Shrewsbury Clergy Association will
sponsor the service from 7-8 p.m. at Calvary Retreat Center, 59 South St.,
Shrewsbury. Offerings to benefit the St. Anne food pantry will be taken up. For
info, call (508) 842-8821. Simon Evening of Giving The Saint Michael Parish Schools in
Hudson will participate in the Simon Evening ofâ028Giving at Solomon Pond Mall in
Marlborough. Tickets are $10 each and available at St.â028Michael School, Hudson
Catholic High School or the St. Michael Parishâ028Center. Proceeds will
benefitâ028the St. Michael Parish Schools and the Simon Youth Foundation. For
info, call (978) 562-7174 ext. 307.â028â028 Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service The Northborough Clergy Association is
sponsoring its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 4 p.m. at St.
Bernadette Church, 266 Main St. (Route 20), Northborough. Those who attend are asked to bring
non-perishable food items that will be distributed to the Northborough Food
Pantry, and freewill offerings will go to support the Veterans Shelter of
Worcester. All are invited to the Pastoral Center Hall after the service for
fellowship and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Annual Women's Christmas Brunch
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. "Pies on the Lawn" Bake
Sale Unitarian Universalist Congregational
Society, 64 W. Main St., Westborough, will hold a "Pies on the Lawn" bake sale 9
a.m.-noon. For info, call (508) 366-2635. Hanukah Gift and Book
Fair It's time to start Hanukah shopping at
Temple Emanuel's annual gift and book fair from 10 a.m.-noon. A variety of books
for adult and children will be available as well as games, toys, jewelry, Jewish
ritual objects and other gift items. Serendipity of Hudson will feature
hand-crafted gifts. Temple Emanuel is located at 150 Berlin Rd., Marlborough.
For info, call Arlene at (508) 481-2127. Heifer Project Popcorn Sale
The 2nd and 3rd grade class at the
Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society, 64 W. Main St., Westborough, will
be conducting a popcorn sale to benefit Heifer Project International (HPI). The
students will be popping the popcorn from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and selling it by the
bag from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For info, call (508)
366-2635. Worcester State College Chorale
Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat
St., Worcester, invites the community to hear the Worcester State College
Chorale perform holiday music at 1 p.m. Admission is free, with free-will
offerings accepted for future musical events. A worship will be held at 10 a.m.
with a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.burncoatbaptist.com or call (508)
853-6240 for info. 19 Monday Government Study Committee Open
Forum The Westborough Government Study
Committee will hold an open forum on its work at 7:30 p.m. at the Selectmen's
Office, Town hall, 34 W. Main St. The public will have an opportunity to hear an
update on the committee's activities and submit ideas. Marlborough Interfaith Thanksgiving
Celebration Eleven faith communities will be
represented at a Thanksgiving celebration starting at 7:30 p.m. at Immaculate
Conception Church, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough. Includes performances by
musical groups, a talk by Reverend Linda Stetter, readings, prayers and
reflections. For info, contact Ron Brault of the Marlborough Interfaith
Association at (508) 983-4134. 20 Tuesday Westborough Democratic Town Committee
Food Drive The committee will hold a food drive in
conjunction with their November meeting, at 7:30 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18
Lyman St., Westborough. People can drop off a donation anytime from 7:30-8:45
p.m. during the meeting. For info on meeting or the Democratic Party, contact
Kate Donaghue at katedonaghue@yahoo.com. Let's Play Bingo!
At 1 p.m., the Friends of the Shrewsbury
Senior Center, Inc. will host a Bingo Party. Bring a friend and have a
fun-filled afternoon. Refreshments will be served. Shrewsbury Senior Center is
located at 98 Maple Ave. 3rd Annual Band-O-Rama
Concert The Westborough Public Schools fine Arts
Department will be presenting its 3rd annual Band-O-Rama Concert in the
Westborough High School gymnasium. Due to fire codes, there will be two shows,
at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., to accommodate everyone. Visit www.westborough.org and
click on "Fine Arts Dept." to download an order form for free tickets.
21 Wednesday Seniors Christmas Party Sign
Up Deadline to sign up for Northborough
Senior Center's Christmas Party for seniors from Northborough and the
surrounding area. Event to be held Dec. 2 at the Manor Restaurant, Boylston.
Cost: $33pp (due when reservations made). For info, call (508)
393-5035. Hudson Thanksgiving Blood
Drive An American Red Cross Thanksgiving blood
drive will be held 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hudson Elks Lodge, 91 park St.
Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. The first 100 donors will
receive a lift ticket to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. For info or an
appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Thanksgiving Eve
Service Community members are invited to a
combined Christ Baptist Church and Burncoat Baptist Church Thanksgiving Eve
service, beginning at 7 p.m. at Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat St.,
Worcester. Call the church office at (508) 853-6240 for
info. 22 Thursday 1st Annual Gobble
Wobble The 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run fund-raiser for the Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department starts at 8 a.m. (registration at 7 a.m.) at Trottier School, 49 Parkerville Rd. Entry fee: $20 before Nov. 20, $25 day of race. Kids Fun Run is free. Visit www.southboroughtown.com/recreation/recreation.htm for info or sign up online at www.NRG-BAR.com. 23 Friday 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. 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 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 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. 24 Saturday St. Rose of Lima Cookbook
Sale The St. Rose of Lima Women¹s Club
hasâ028published a cookbook called "Fruit of the Spirit," created to celebrate the
20th anniversary of the Women¹s Club. Theâ028cookbooks include recipes for
appetizers, main dishes, desserts and more, and will be available for sale in
the Church Gathering Space afterâ028weekend Masses, as well as at the Advent
Gatheringâ028Nov. 30. Cost: $12. Quantities are limited. To order, call the St.
Rose of Lima Women's Club at (508) 351-9373. Shrewsbury Holiday Toy
Collection A Holiday Toy Collection to benefit needy
local families will be held through Dec. 17. New, non-violent toys can be
dropped off at Gymnastics Learning Center, 574 Lake St., Shrewsbury and
Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., during this time. For info, call
Roderick Geer at (508) 753-6789 or Peter Frongillo at (508)
755-8157. ARHS 1992 Class
Reunion Algonquin Regional High School Class of
1992 will hold its 15-year reunion at 7:30 p.m. at Indian Meadows in
Westborough. RSVP to Raj Seth at (508) 380-5272 or e-mail
arhs1992@gmail.com. ARHS 1997 Class
Reunion Algonquin High School's class of 1997
10-year reunion will start at 7:30 p.m. at Sheraton Terra in Framingham. Visit
www.algonquin1997.com for more info. RSVPs needed now! Free Friendship
Dinner The First United Methodist Church of
Hudson, 34 Felton St., will be observing its monthly free Friendship Dinner. An
"All You Can Eat" Spaghetti Dinner with Italian bread, salad, dessert, cold
drinks, coffee, and tea, will be served from 5-7 p.m. Free and open to all, with
free-will offerings accepted. Call (978) 562-2932 or visit www.hudsonfumc.com
for info. NHS 1982 Class
Reunion The North High School graduating class of
1982 is holding its 25th class reunion at the Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation
St., Worcester. Contact Ed Kelly at edjkelly@aol.com for
info. 25 Sunday 2007 Festival of
Lights The Rotary Club of Westborough will begin
its annual Festival of Lights tree lighting at dusk (about 4:30 p.m.) on the
downtown rotary. For info or to adopt a downtown tree (one-time donation of
$150), call Doug Curving at (508) 366-9898 ext. 27. Saint Michael Parish Holliday
Brunch A Holiday Brunch will be held 10 a.m.-1
p.m. at the Riverview Club, 13 Port St., Hudson.â028Tickets: $15, $5 students 6-14,
free for children under 6. Tickets may beâ028purchased at St. Michael School,
Hudson Catholic High School or the St.â028Michael Parish Center. Call (978)
502-2863 for info.â028â028 Golden Tones
Concert Start your holiday season with beautiful
music and support the program of the Golden Tones at the same time! A concert
will be held at 3 p.m. in the Great Room of Traditions of Wayland, on Green Way
(off Routes 27/126, a mile south of Route 20). Seating is limited. To reserve a
ticket ($20), call the Golden Tones office at (508) 358-0111.
Upcoming 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. Hudson Historical Society
Meeting Hudson resident Thomas Hamilton, owner
of Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home,
will be the guest speaker at the meeting of Hudson Historical Society Nov. 27, 7:30
p.m., at First Federated Church
Hall, 200 Central St. Hamilton will give a short history of the funeral home,
which he bought in 1972 from the late Harold Tighe, and discuss some of the
changes in the mortuary business in the past 20 years. Members are asked to
bring canned goods or paper items for the Hudson Community Food Pantry.
President Barbara Nahoumi will welcome members and guests.
Shop 'Til You Drop
Fund-Raiser The
Shrewsbury Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) will
present "Shop 'til You Drop" Nov. 27, 3-8 p.m., at Oak Middle School, 45 Oak
St., Shrewsbury, For info, e-mail: shrewspac@yahoo.com. Free Financial Aid Seminar for High
Schoolers The annual College Financial Aid Night
sponsored by Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St.,
Marlborough, will take place Nov. 27 from 7-8 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Q&A
to follow from 8-9 p.m. For info, contact Becky Brownstein at (508) 485-9430
ext. 301. Marlborough Blood
Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be
held Nov. 28, 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Mason Hall, Main/Newton sts., Marlborough.
Appointments preferred, but walk-ins also welcome. For info or an appointment,
call (800) 448-3543. "Home for the
Holidays" The Westborough Garden Club will hold its
annual holiday program, "Home for the Holidays," with floral designer Robin
Murphy, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Mill Pond School, Olde Hickory Path,
Westborough. Prior to the presentation, visit the holiday boutique and raffle
table. Everyone is invited to enjoy homemade desserts and beverages at the
"Holiday Café." Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door or in advance at
Faris Farm Flowers, The Plant Bazaar or Mugford's Flowers. Shrewsbury Historical
Societyâ028Program "Journey Down Memory Lane"â028will be
presented Nov. 28, atâ0287 p.m., at theâ0281830 Schoolhouse on the Shrewsbury Town
Common. Historical Society members Lenore White, Mary Laden, Reuben Lebeaux, and
Bruce and Lucy Ward will share their Shrewsbury experiences from the 1920s to
the present. Enjoy an evening of entertainment listening to these recollections
of the "way things were" in way back when! "Nutrition for Women"
Aâ028nutritionist will discuss nutrition for
women, vitaminâ028supplementation, and how to make healthful choices for ourselves
during the Nov. 28 meeting of the Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More,
starting at 7 p.m. at National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd.,
Northborough. Visitors welcome. For info, callâ028(508) 936-6882 or visit
www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Annual Madrigal
Dinner Relax after the holiday with a dinner
concert Nov. 29 at Westborough High School, W. Main St. The annual Madrigal
Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the school's main lobby. Dinner reservations may be made by
calling Joseph Stillitano at (508) 836-7720 ext. 5192 (leave your name and phone
number). Spring Street Coffee House & Crafts
Fair The Spring Street School PTO in
Shrewsbury will present a coffee house and craft fair Nov. 29, 6:30-9 p.m., at
Spring Street School. Browse the crafts fair and enjoy live music and
refreshments in the coffee house. Admission: $1pp. Bone Density
Screening VNA Care Network will be at Hudson Senior
Center, 29 Church St., Nov. 29, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., offering free bone density
screenings. Includes free giveaways and a raffle. Registration is required. Call
(978) 568-9638 to register or for info. Sudbury Valley Trustees Lecture
Series Join Sudbury Valley Trustees and guest
speakers Paul Rezendes and Daniel Kilpatrick Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Wolbach
Farm in Sudbury, as the series "Nature in our Lives and Imaginations" begins. Do
you think human beings are disconnected from the natural world and from each
other? What are the consequences? Examine these questions and explore the
possibility of wholeness in a fragmented world. Cost: $5 members, $10
nonmembers. Space is limited and registration required. Call (978) 443-5588 for
info. Clinton Holiday Stroll and
Festival The United Way of Tri-County has
organized a Holiday Stroll and Festival for Nov. 29, 5-9 p.m., in downtown
Clinton. Activities will be conducted out of Clinton Elementary School, where
"strollers" can register. For info, visit www.unitedwaytri-county.org or call
(508) 872-3291. Easter Seals Assistive Technology
Presentation Easter Seals will be coming to Hudson
Senior Center, 29 Church St., Nov. 30, at 10 a.m., to present the "latest and
greatest high-tech and low-tech assistive technology devices." To RSVP, call the
senior center at (978) 568-9638. Shrewsbury Middle School Sing
Out The Shrewsbury Middle School PTO will
present Sing Out -- "Trouble at the Opry," a fall musical featuring students from
Sherwood Middle School, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., at the Oak Middle School auditorium.
Also Dec. 1; and at 1 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets: $8, $5 students/seniors. Tickets
available at the door or by contacting Deanna Fernacz at dfernacz@townisp.com. Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
A Texas Hold 'Em Tournament sponsored by
the St. Michael Parish Schools will be held Nov. 30 at the Elks in
Hudson. Entry fee is $75.â028Registration begins at 6 p.m., with the
tournament starting at 7 p.m. To registerâ028on-line, visit www.stmikes.org
and click on the "Texas Hold 'Em" link. Wingate at Sudbury Craft
Fair Wingate at Sudbury, 136 Boston Post Rd.
(Route 20), Sudbury will host its annual Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 30, 12-4 p.m.,
and Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Call (978) 443-2722 ext. 2243 for
info. Monthly Ballroom Dance at First Parish
The First Parish Church Unitarian
Universalist of Northborough, 40 Church St., will host its November Ballroom
Dance event in the Parish Hall Nov. 30, 7-10:30 p.m. An informal lesson will be
offered at 7. Beginners, including both leaders and followers, are welcome.
Free, with donations accepted. For info or to pre-register, contact Lee
Ostrander at ostral@earthlink.net, Vicky Guo at guoy@alum.rpi.edu or call (508)
393-0718. New England Ringers
Concert The New England Ringers will perform Dec.
1, at 7:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 W. Main St., Westborough.
Tickets: $10 (available in advance or at door). For info, call (508) 366-7095 or
e-mail office@goodshepherdcares.org. Pear Tree
Boutique Dec. 1, the annual Pear Tree Boutique
will be held by the Colonial Garden Club ofâ028Marlborough at the Marlborough
Elementary Intermediate School cafeteria, Unionâ028Street. Includes unique items
designed by garden club members, fresh greens, a variety of gifts and baskets,
more. Doors open at 11 a.m. and raffle drawings will be held at 1
p.m. Worcester Jolly
Jaunt Special Olympics Massachusetts will hold
its Worcester Jolly Jaunt, a 5K and 1 mile fun walk, Dec. 1 at Union Station in
Worcester. For info or to register, visit
www.jollyjaunt.org. Trinity Church Mistletoe
Mart The annual Mistletoe Mart will be held at
Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes
books, candy, baked goods, jewelry, luncheon, wreaths and swags, much more.
Bring the children for a visit with Santa. Free and open to the
public. Evangelical Congregational Christmas Fair
Evangelical Congregational U.C.C. Church,
corner of W. Main and 8 Church St., Westborough, will hold its 52nd annual
Evergreen Christmas Fair Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes luncheon, white
elephant, wreaths and greens, handmade items, Santa, kid's crafts and Santa's
Workshop. For info, call (508) 366-2000. SVT Open House The Sudbury Valley Trustees will hold a
Holiday Open House Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. If you're looking for that certain
nature-inspired gift for someone special, stop by Sudbury Valley Trustees
headquarters at Wolbach Farm for a cup of hot chocolate and a chance to talk
with artists, authors, and artisans who will be on hand throughout the day. For
info, visit www.sudburyvalleytrustees.org. Unitarian Universalist Holiday
Fair Unitarian Universalist Church, 64 West
Main St., Westborough, will host a holiday fair Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Includes wreaths, swags, elite Grandma's Attic, cookie swap, photo opportunity,
breakfast, lunch, more. For info, call (508) 366-2635. Calvary Musicians Winter
Concert "An Evening of Winter Reflections &
Melodies" will be presented Dec. 2, from 4-5:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m., by the
Calvary Musicians in the chapel at Calvary Retreat Center, 59 South St.,
Shrewsbury. Open to the public, all are welcome. Call (508) 842-8821 for
info. Hanukkah Craft at Shrewsbury Public
Library Drop in anytime Dec. 3 at Shrewsbury
Public Library, 609 Main St., to do a Hanukkah craft. A Hanukkah story will be
read at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. For info, call (508)
842-0081. Woman's Club Christmas
Party Dec. 6 is the last day to sign up for the
Woman's Club of Northborough Christmas Party for senior adults (to be held Dec.
11, at 12:30 p.m., at Northborough Senior Center). Party incldues a $3 gift
exchange. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5035. "White Christmas" in
Boston The Shrewsbury High School Alumni
Association has limited tickets to Irving Berlin's Broadway Musical "White
Christmas" (to be performed Dec. 6 at the Wang Center in Boston). Tickets are
$95 and include bus transportation to/from Boston. For info, contact Mary Rose
Casey at (508) 755-3922 or maryrosecasey@townisp.com. All proceeds benefit the Alumni
Association's Student Grant Program. 7th annual Gold Ribbon Holiday
Reception The Andrew's Helpful Hands Foundation
will present the 7th annual Gold Ribbon Reception Dec. 7, 7
p.m.-midnight, at Embassy Suites Hotel in Marlborough. Tickets: $50pp
(semi-formal attire required). Visit www.andrewshelpfulhands.org for info or
call John (508) 380-1797 or Zee (978) 375-3704 to purchase
table/room. Children's Water Conservation
Program "Save Water With Mr. Raindrop," a fun,
hands-on program for ages 3-4, will be held Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m., at Shrewsbury
Public Library, 609 Main St. Space is limited and registration required. For
info, call (508) 842-0081. "Potpourri of Holiday
Music" Brand-new hand bells and a barbershop
quartet willâ028highlight the Northborough Historical Society's "Holiday Season
Warm-up"â028Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Society¹s building at 50 Mainâ028St.â028The
community is invited to attend the program presented by the Trinityâ028Church Bell
Choir, as well as their Senior Choir and Jubilee Quartet. Free, and all are
welcome. Refreshments will be served. Shrewsbury Woman's Club
Meeting The Shrewsbury Woman's Club will meet
Dec. 7 at the Congregational Church, with dessert from 12:15-1 p.m. Guest: Ida
Zecco to perform music of the season. Guests are welcome. New York City
Sightseeing/Shopping There are still a few spaces open for the
Southborough Recreation Department's trip to New York City (to be held Dec. 8).
Cost: $70pp. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For info, call (508)
229-4452. Holiday Family
Concert A holiday concert featuring folk singers
and songwriters Chuck & Mud will be held Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., at Unitarian
Universalist Church, 64 West Main St., Westborough. Tickets: $5 advance, $6,
free for children. For info, call (508) 366-2635. Westborough Woman's Club Holiday House
Tour The annual Holiday House Tour held by the
Westborough Woman's Club is planned for Dec. 8, with Westborough home owners
opening their homes for viewing in the afternoon and refreshments served at the
Evangelical Congregational Church. For info or to purchase tickets, call (508)
870-1895. Live Nativity at Community Covenant
Church Community Covenant Church in Hopkinton,
West Elm/West Main sts., will be the site of a live nativity scene Dec. 8, from
5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public, with donations accepted. Hot chocolate and
light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall. For info, contact Pastor Bruce Johnson at
(508) 435-3723. 40th annual Westborough Ski
Swap The 40th Annual Westborough Ski Swap will
be held Dec. 8, starting at 9 a.m., in the Westborough High School lobby.
Equipment will include new and used down hill skis, boots and clothing, skates
and some cross country equipment. Used equipment may be dropped off only on Dec.
7, 7-9 p.m. Visit www.explorerpost85.com for details. 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
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