business briefs
Stephanie G holds Thanksgiving sale Stephanie G Jewelers, offering fine jewelry, custom designs and appraisals, will hold a Thanksgiving Weekend Sale Nov. 23 and 24. Stop in to take advantage of the sale and Stephanie G Jewelers will pay the tax. Located at 77 Main St. in Hopkinton, Stephanie G. Jewelers can also be visited online at www.stephaniegjewelers. com.

Stephanie Goldberg

Barsoum wins Contractor of the Year award A rising star in the world of kitchen and bath design, Mariette Barsoum, CKD, owner of Divine Kitchens, accepted two awards at the National Association of Remodeling Industries (NARI) COTY Awards in Boston this month. Divine Kitchens received first place for Kitchen Design Under $50K (a Shrewsbury project) and another for a Marlborough kitchen project in the $50-100K category. Divine Kitchens is located at 40 Lyman St. in Westborough and can be visited online at www. divinekitchens.com.

Marlborough Courtyard Marriott celebrates customer appreciation day Marlborough Courtyard Marriott recently held a customer appreciation party to thank everyone for a great first year. According to Sandra Miller, area director of sales, the event was meant to provide fun with the holidays coming soon, and attendees had an opportunity to learn how to fold napkins and create simple centerpieces for their tables, as well as learn recipes for fun appetizers, cup cake decorating and how to make the perfect apple martini. The party drew about 125 people from the business community and some of the Marlborough Courtyard Marriott's social catering customers, who are planning their wedding, bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday parties.

Mariette Barsoum

SAT prep classes announced

SAT prep classes will be held January/February and March/ April by Mary Ellen Wolfe of Math Smart and Don McMillan, verbal and writing instructor. Participants can raise their math scores, conquer the essay and raise verbal scores. The classes will be held at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough and enrollment is limited. Visit www.mathsmart.biz for more information.

Key Home Mortgage opens new facility Doug Richards of Key Home Mortgage is proud to announce the opening of his new facility at 204 Turnpike Rd. in Westborough. Richards along with his wife, Ann, and staff members hosted an Open House at their new location, as they also celebrated their 15th year in business. Many friends, family and clients joined in the celebration. Watch for Key Home Mortgage's free seminars in the Community Advocate or visit their website at www.keyhomemortgage. com.

Frank Buffoli, an active member of the Marlborough community, and Sandra Miller, area director of sales.

Escape Salon reopens after flood damage Adam Sidman, owner of Escape Hair & Color Studio, is pleased to announce that the salon is now open and newly renovated after an extensive flood this past August. Sidman extends his thanks to the Westborough Fire Department, which promptly answered the alarm in the early hours to come to and deal with the unfortunate flood. According to Sidman, "the excellence of the fire department was beyond words... they defi- nitely went 'above and beyond.'" Escape Salon is conveniently located at 75 Otis St., Westborough. For more information on the salon, visit www.escapehairandcolorstudio. com or preview their ad in this week's Community Advocate

(l-r) Lori White, Doug Massad, Anne Richards, Ed Caisse, Sue Rauscher, Rob Mildish, Judy Andreoli, Doug Richards and Mark Alley.

Santa Claus is coming to Cyprian Keyes

Cyprian Keyes Golf Club will be welcoming Jolly St. Nick for a Santa Brunch Sunday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. And, don't forget to bring your camera for a photo with Santa. Brunch cost is $24.95, $21.95 for seniors, $14.95 for ages 10 and under, and free for ages 5 and under. Reservations are required. Cyprian Keyes is located at 284 East Temple St. in Boylston and can be visited online at www.cypriankeyes.com.

'New Ground' opens at Post Road Art Center The opening reception of "New Ground," art by Randi Isaacson, will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough. "New Ground" is a series of paintings of Provincetown depicting the harbor and lush dunes of the Cape Cod town. Isaacson, owner of the Post Road Art Center, is a certified picture framer and holds a B.A. in fine art from Colorado College. "New Ground" can be viewed during regular gallery hours, Mondays through Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., until Jan. 5. For more information, visit www. postroadartcenter.com.

Adam Sidman "New Ground" depicts scenes of Provincetown.