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23 Friday AVRTHS 1977/1978 Class The MHS 1982 Class The Marlborough High School Class of 1982 willâ028celebrate its 25th reunion at the Marlboroughâ028Country Club at 7 p.m. Friends of the Class ofâ0281982 who graduated from private schools, vocationalâ028schools or other classes are welcome to join, too. ARHS 2002 Class The 24 Saturday St. Rose of 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. A Holiday Toy Collection to benefit needy local families will be held through Dec. 17. New, non-violent toys can be dropped off at ARHS 1992 Class 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 Free Friendship Dinner The First United Methodist Church of Hudson, NHS 1982 Class The 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. 26 Monday Marlborough Public Library Programs Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., will present Storycraft, for ages 4-6, from 10-10:30 a.m.; Preschool Pals, ages 3-1/2 to 6, from 1:30-2:15 p.m.; and Mad Science, for ages 6-12, from 3:45-4:30 p.m. Registration required for programs. Call (508) 624-6902 for info or to register. American Red Cross Blood Drive A Shrewsbury community blood drive will sponsored by the American Red Cross from 2-8 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to donate, too. The first 100 donors will receive a lift ticket to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Walk-ins also welcome. 27 Tuesday Internet Safety Night An Internet Safety Night will be held 6:30-8 p.m. at Mill Pond School in Westborough. Topics and discussion include: school resources, personal safety, cyber bullying, cyber ethics and social networking. For info, contact Kathy Martin, Director of Technology, at (508) 836-7724 or kmartin@westborough.k12.ma.us. Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Life Line Screening will hold stroke and osteoporosis screenings 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 at 7:30 p.m. in 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" from 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 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. Northborough Art Guild Meeting The Northborough Art Guild will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 50 Main St., Northborough. Program: "From Image to Frame," a 2-part demonstration of acrylic painting and picture framing. 28 Wednesday Hadassah Boutique Night The Greater Boroughs Chapter of Hadassah will host a Boutique Night from 5-9 p.m. at the Marks residence, 7 Nathan Stone Ln., Southborough. Vendors include Pampered Chef, Arbonne Cosmetics, El Design Handbags. Includes light refreshments and raffles. For info, call Lauren at (508) 303-6784. Marlborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 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, 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. Ma.L.T.Z. Monthly Meeting Stop in from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and join Teen Services Librarian Eliza Langhans for the monthly meeting of the Teen Planning and Advisory Group at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. Interested teens should call (508) 460-3796 or e-mail elanghan@cwmars.org for info. Westborough Flu Clinic The Westborough Board of Health will hold a free flu vaccination clinic from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. For residents age 18 and over (ages 65 and over should bring their Medicare and/or HMO card). For info, call (508) 366-3045. Shrewsbury Historical Societyâ028Program "Journey Down Memory Lane"â028will be presented 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 a 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. 29 Thursday Annual Madrigal Dinner Relax after the holiday with a dinner concert 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). Readalong/Cartooning at Marlborough Public Library A Preschool Readalong, with stories, songs, and a craft for ages 3½-6 years, will be held 10-10:45 a.m., and Cool Art: Cartooning!, for ages 6-12, will run from 3:45-4:30 p.m. at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. Registration required for programs. Call (508) 624-6902 to register or for info. Spring Street Coffee House & Crafts Fair The Spring Street School PTO in Shrewsbury will present a coffee house and craft fair 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. ******PHOTO******** Bone Density Screening VNA Care Network will be at Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., 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. Music Parents to Raise Dough The Westborough Music Parents Association will be "raising some dough" at the Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill, with Uno donating up to 20 percent of your check, for take out or eat in, to WMPA. Valid at the Westborough location on Route 9 and 135 only. Participants need to present a coupon (available at westborough.ma.schoolwebpages.com. Click on Support Organizations, then Music Parents) at payment of bill. Sudbury Valley Trustees Lecture Series Join Sudbury Valley Trustees and guest speakers Paul Rezendes and Daniel Kilpatrick 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 from 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. Holy Cross presents "Beyond Therapy" The College of the Holy Cross Alternate College Theater (ACT) presents Christopher Durang's "Beyond Therapy" at 8 p.m. in Fenwick Theater, 2nd floor of O'Kane Hall. Also Nov. 30; Dec. 1 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $7 for members of the Holy Cross community, $10 general public. Call (508) 793-3536 or visit www.zaptix.com/browse/ma to purchase tickets. Aging Parents Care Panel Three area elder care experts will speak on many issues of concern to MetroWest residents with elderly relatives at "Our Aging Parents: A Panel Presentation" at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation B'nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury. Free to members of Congregation B'nai Torah and $10 for non-members. To pre-register or for info, call the temple office at (978) 443-2082 or visit www.bnaitorah.com. 30 Friday Getting the Message Out! Seminar The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Avidia Bank, will present "Getting the Message Out: Be Heard, Understood and Remembered" from 8:15- 9:30 a.m. at Avidia Bank in Hudson. Presenter and Hudson resident Susan Getgood is among the pioneers in introducing families to the Internet. Cost: $15 members, $25 nonmembers. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. To reserve a spot, contact (978) 568-0360 or info@assabetvalleychamber.org. Easter Seals Assistive Technology Presentation Easter Seals will be coming to Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., 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, 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 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. DDR/Guitar Hero Program Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., will present "DDR/Guitar Hero: Get ready to rock!" from 2:30-4 p.m. All teens are welcome. Snacks provided. Contact Eliza Langhans, Teen Services Librarian, at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for info. Wingate at Sudbury Craft Fair Wingate at Sudbury, 136 Boston Post Rd. (Route 20), Sudbury will host its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 12-4 p.m. Also Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Call (978) 443-2722 ext. 2243 for info. ******PHOTO (2 to choose from)********** "Day of 100 Bowls" In conjunction with its 5th annual Holiday Open Studio and Sale, the Fire Works Clay Studio will present "Day of 100 Bowls" from 5-8 p.m. to benefit Worcester Interfaith. Also Dec. 1 and 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will be held at The Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester. Visit www.thefireworksinc.net or call (508) 752-0444 for info. First United Methodist Church Holiday Fair First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St., will hold its annual Holiday Fair 7-9 p.m. Also Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes silent auction, crafts, Country Store, more. For info, call (978) 562-2932 or visit www.hudsonfumc.com. 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 from 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. Barre Players Present "A Christmas Story" "A Christmas Story" will be performed through December 9 at the Barre Players Theater, Common Street, Barre. Ticket: $14, $12 seniors, $10 full-time students, $7 children. For reservations, call (800) 733-2096 or (978) 355-2096 or visit www.barreplayers.homestead.com for info. 1 Saturday *****PHOTO***** New England Ringers Concert The New England Ringers will perform 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. Kindergroup Hosts Santa Day Southborough Kindergroup will kick off the holiday season with their 13th annual "Santa Day." Santa will make his debut, arriving via helicopter on the front field at St. Mark's School in Southborough (on the corner of Route 85 and Main Street) at 12:00 on Saturday, December 1. Accompanied by his elves, Santa will head to the Southborough Community House where children can have their picture taken with Santa. The cost for the photo is $5.00 and includes crafts while waiting in line. Raffle tickets for many great prizes will also be sold. Southborough Kindergroup is a non-profit play group for preschool children and their parents. For more information regarding membership, contact Jan Henderson at 508-787-0969. Pear Tree Boutique 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. Troop 92 Annual Holiday Kids' Shop Southborough Troop 92's Annual Holiday Kids' Shop will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Woodward School cafeteria, 28 Cordaville Rd. (Route 85). The event provides children a safe and affordable place to buy gifts for their parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, and even their pets. All gifts will be wrapped for free. Doughnuts, coffee, and tea will be sold in the morning, followed by a hotdog or chili lunch. Parents are welcome to shop as well. Free admission. For info, call (508) 485-1461. St. Matthias Christmas Bazaar St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, will hold its 30th annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes crafts, baked goods, greens, quilt and basket raffle, more. Free admission. For info, call (508) 460-9255. Treasure and Talents Winter Auction Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main St., Shrewsbury, will host a Treasures and Talents Winter Auction from 7-10 p.m. Live auction items include a Dustin Pedroia signed baseball, golf for 4 w/carts at the International Club, bass fishing trip for 2, much more! All are welcome. Admission: $5. Light appetizers and desserts are provided. For info, contact Dina Nichols at (508) 842-2911 or Elizabeth Deastlov at (508) 845-8923 or visit www.trinityshrewsbury.org. Worcester Jolly Jaunt Special Olympics Massachusetts will hold its Worcester Jolly Jaunt, a 5K and 1 mile fun walk, 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, 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 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 from 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 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. Saturday Morning Bird Walk Casual and novice birders alike are invited to explore the grounds at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester from 8-10 a.m. If possible, bring binoculars and field guides. Wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle. For adults only. Free for members, $5 non-members. For info or to register, call (508) 753-6087. Santa Pet Photos at Sterling Animal Shelter The Animal Center in Sterling, 17 Laurelwood Rd., will host its first ever pet pictures with Santa. Prices start from $25, with proceeds benefiting the shelter. To schedule a photo sitting or for info, contact Melissa at (978) 422-8585 ext. 114 or Melissa@sterlingshelter.org. Spellman Stamp Museum Open House Make gifts and decorations using postage stamps, from 12-4 p.m., at the Holiday Open House at Spellman Stamp Museum, 235 Wellesley St. at Regis College, Weston. Event includes many more activities for all ages. Free admission. Visit www.spellman.org or call (781) 768-8367 for info. 2 Sunday "Pastelandscapes" Opening Reception The opening reception for "Pastelandscapes: Paintings by Nancy E. von Hone" will be 2-5 p.m. at the Westboro Gallery, 8 W. Main St., Westborough. Visit www.westborogallery.com or call (508) 870-0110 for info. Calvary Musicians Winter Concert "An Evening of Winter Reflections & Melodies" will be presented 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. The Story of the Nutcracker Suite Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., will present "The Nutcracker Suite: the Music and the Story," performed by Alfred Watson, at 2 p.m. The concert-lecture will last an hour without intermission. Free and open to the public. For info, call (508) 366-3050. Upcoming 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. The next meeting of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be Tuesday December 4, 2007 at the home of a member at 7:00pm. MJWC is a group of vibrant women of all ages who raise funds for and volunteer in many areas of our community, including education, the arts, the food pantry, conservation, and much more. If you are a new or interested member who would like to attend or need more information, email join@marlboroughjuniors.org. 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 includes 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. Northborough Garden Club Meeting The Northborough Garden Club will meet Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Amy Graham, Garden Club member, will present a workshop on Holiday Swags. Cost is $7 for guests. Please RSVP via e-mail at northboroughgardenclub@yahoo.com or by phone at (508) 393-8008. Bay leaves, dried fruit, gingerbread people and string for the garland will be provided. Bring a long sewing needle and additional accents for the garland if desired. 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. Hudson Downtown Stroll The 5th annual Downtown Hudson Holiday Stroll starts at 4 p.m., Dec. 7, in downtown Hudson. For info on participating, call Nancy Fredrickson of Edward Jones at (978) 567-9729 or visit www.hudsonstroll.com. "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. Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation will open Winter Registration on Saturday, December 8th from 8-10 am at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury. Brochures are available at Town Hall, Senior Center, and Public Library as well as on line at http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/parkrec/index.asp For more information contact 508-841-8503. 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. MANN Children's Holiday Party The Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbors (MANN) children's Holiday Party will be held Dec. 8, at 1:30 p.m. The family event will offer children's activities and refreshments. Please bring an unwrapped toy as a donation for the Toys for Tots campaign. To RSVP, e-mail monicajdell@yahoo.com. For info, visit www.MarlboroughNewcomers.com. 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. Breakfast With Santa Hudson Emblem Club presents Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8, from 9-11 a.m., at the Hudson Lodge of Elks, 99 Park St. Come and enjoy doughnuts, juice and hot chocolate. Every child receives a gift from Santa. Admission: donation of a canned good (to be used to fill Christmas baskets or the Food Pantry). Bring your camera and get pictures of your child with Santa or Mrs. Claus or just sit and listen to Christmas stories. For info, call Barbara Sawyer at (978) 568-9291 or Dorothy Barreira at (978) 562-5276. Westborough Woman's Club Holiday House Tour A great way to start off the holiday season is by spending an afternoon with family and friends at the Westborough Woman's Club Holiday House tour Dec. 8, from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments for all ticket holders will be available at the vestry of the Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main St., from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. To order tickets, call Judy Wilchynski at (508) 870-1895, Ruth Roberts (508) 836-4263 or Nancy Walker at (508) 898-9476. Holiday Nature Crafts Open House Drop by the visitor center Dec. 8 at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester to view its tree decorated with ornaments handcrafted from all-natural materials before making your own in the Program Room. Volunteers will guide you through the process of creating several ornaments or create your own design. Drop in anytime from 1-4 p.m. Fee: Mass Audubon adult members $4, adult non-members $5, child members $3, child non-members $4. Snow date: Dec. 9. For info or to register, call (508) 753-6087. Shrewsbury Public Library Open House The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., proudly present the annual Holiday Open House Dec. 8, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Includes crafts, music, games, refreshments, more. The Sweet Adelines will perform at 12 p.m. and a collection for Toys for Tots will be held. 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. *****PHOTO******12/7 issue? Holiday Handbell Concert December 9th The handbell choirs of the First United Methodist Church 120 W. Main Street, Westborough will present a Holiday Handbell Concert on Dec. 9th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm. The four Handbell Choirs of the church will be performing arrangements of familiar Christmas music, under the direction of Cynthia Hamburger. Concerts will be held at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Good News Ringers and the Praise Ringers, the adult choirs and the Joyful Sound, a youth choir, will be playing selections of popular carols and original handbell scores at both concerts. The Joyful Sound, a childrens' group will play at the 4pm concert only. Our group of Mother and Daughter ringers has become an annual Xmas treat and this year we have a group of 6 to play a selection. Our groups ring on a 5 octave set of Malmark handbells and a 3 octave set of hand chimes. The art of ringing started in this country in Boston in 1902 but has grown rapidly in the last 50 years. The Good News Ringers is an experienced handbell choir and has hosted this event for 23 years. Enjoy the sights and sounds of familiar Christmas music played on these unique instruments. The First United Methodist Church is located at 120 West Main Street, Westborough and is handicapped accessible and listening devices are available. There is no charge for admission, although a free will offering will be accepted to support the music programs of the church. For further information please contact the church office at 508-366-4910 between 9:00am and 3:00pm weekdays. Join us for an evening of holiday music. First Federated Church Christmas Pageant On Dec. 9, during the 10:30 a.m. service of First Federated Church in Hudson, 200 Central St., the children of the congregation will present their Christmas message: "Messages from the Manger." Everyone is invited to attend the service. Breakfast With St. Nick The St. Michael Home & School Association will host aâ028Pancake Breakfast with St. Nicholasâ028Dec. 9, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in theâ028Hudson Catholic High School gym. Includesâ028crafts for kids, fun raffles, and photos with St. Nicholas and elves!â028Cost: $4pp, $10 families, $3 seniors.â028Contact Margaret Sullivan at sullivan183@verizon.net for tickets or info. Santa Brunch at Cyprian Keyes Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple St., Boylston, will host a Santa Brunch Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. Cost: $24.95, $21.95 seniors, $14.95 kids 10 and under, free for ages under 5. Reservations are required. Call (508) 869-9900 ext. 17 for info. Also, guests are asked to bring an unwrapped gift to be donated to a local charity. 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 Through 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. Rotary Club Citrus Sale A variety of citrus products will be offered during 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. Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group The Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group welcomes new members at its Tuesday get-togethers, held 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. For info, call (508) 366-3000. 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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