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14 Friday Silver The Silver Buffalo Gallery, Westborough Players' Club Auditions The Westborough Players' Club will hold
auditions for its adult musical theater production of "George M" from 6-9 p.m.
Also Dec. 15, 12-4 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Parents Night
Out Join other parents for a Parents Night
Out with food and conversation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at SCDC Winter
Wonderland The Shrewsbury Child Development
Committee invites the community to a Winter Wonderland celebration from 9:30-11
a.m. at 15 Saturday MPL Teen Book Club
Meeting Stop by Marlborough Public Library,
Adoption Stress Management
Workshop "Stress Management During the Adoption
Journey" will be sponsored by Adoption Community of New England, Inc. from 1-3
p.m. at the ACONE office, 45 Lyman St., #2 South Terrace, Westborough. Cost: $15
ACONE members, $20 non-members. For info or to register, contact (508) 366-6812,
info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.orgâ028or
www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org Living Nativity at Church of the
Nativity A living nativity will be held at 6 p.m.
on the front lawn of the Church of the Nativity, â028 16 Sunday St. Stephen's Christmas Services
2007 St. Stephen' Episcopal Church,
Home for the The Shrewsbury Historical Society and
Shrewsbury Garden Clubâ028will present its "Home for the Holiday Open House"â028from
2-4 p.m. at theâ0281830 Schoolhouse on the Common. Stop in for refreshments and
community spirit and view the doors entered in the "Home for the Holiday Door
Contest" on the large screen. Winners will be announced during the afternoon
(contest participants do not have to be present to win). â028 Santa Brunch at Cyprian
Keyes Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Blue Christmas
Service First United Methodist in Westborough,
140 West Main St., will hold its annual Blue Christmas Service at 5:30 p.m. All
those feeling "blue" or dealing with sadness, grief or depression are welcome to
attend the service, which includes scripture, song, prayer and the lighting of
candles. Assabet Valley
Mastersingers Messiah Sing The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will
hold a Messiah Sing with audience participation at 3:30 p.m. at Trinity Church,
23 Main St., Northborough. Suggested donation of $5. For info, call (978)
562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org. 17 Monday Conversation
Café Conversation café will hold its monthly
discussion from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Marlborough Starbucks, corner of Routes
85/20. Everyone is invited to drop in for lively, open-minded discussion. For
info, call David Kimball at (508) 485-4795. Family Winter
Workshop The Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main
St., will host a Family Winter Workshop at 6:30 p.m. Stop in for a family night
of crafts, refreshments (please bring a dessert to share) and fun. Recommended
for grades K-4 and their families. Space is limited and reservations are
required. For info, call (508) 842-0081. 18 Tuesday Family Game
Night Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St.
on the rotary, will hold a Family Game Night 7-8 p.m. Bring the family and come
play your favorite board game. Sign up is appreciated, but not necessary.
Contact the Children's Room at (978) 568-9645 for
info. Shrewsbury Senior Center
Celebration The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior
Center invites the community to a Holiday Celebration at 1 p.m. at the
Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. The Shrewsbury High School A Cappella
Choir will present a concert of seasonal music and refreshments will be served.
Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer. Hudson Senior Center Christmas
Luncheon Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., will
hold its Christmas Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5.50 and everyone attending
is asked to bring a small gift (spending no more than $5). Reservations are
needed. For info or to reserve your space, call (978)
568-9638. Diabetic Support Group
Meeting The Diabetic Support Group will meet at 1
p.m. at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. For info, call (508)
393-5035. 19 Wednesday Longest Night Worship
Service The First United Methodist Church of
Hudson, 34 Felton St., will offer a holiday worship service at 7 p.m. for people
experiencing loneliness or sadness at Christmas time. The Longest Night
service will feature quiet music, opportunities for prayer and candle lighting,
and a short message of hope from the pastor. All community members are
welcome. For info, call (978) 562-2932 or visit
www.hudsonfumc.com. Music Together at Hudson Public
Library Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St.
on the rotary, will host Music Together of Assabet Valley at 10:30 a.m. in a fun
interactive sing-a-long for children ages 0-4/5 years. No sign up
necessary. Contact the Children's Room at (978) 568-9645 for
info. 20 Thursday Adoptive Families
Together The Marlborough area parent group,
Adoptive Families Together, will meet 9:30-11 a.m. at Assabet Valley Family
Network, 169 Pleasant St., 2nd flr, Marlborough. Contact Karen
McCarthy at kmcport@comcast.com or Jane Parker at Bpauhana@aol.com for
info. 21 Friday SVT Winter Solstice
Sunrise The Sudbury Valley Trustees will
celebrate the winter solstice sunrise from 7-8 a.m. at Half Moon Meadow Brook in
Boxborough. Join SVT member George Krusen and view the winter solstice sunrise
through the stone structures (allegedly Native American ceremonial stone
structures) at Half Moon Meadow Brook. Registration required. Cost: free for
members, $5 non-members. For info or to register, call (508)
443-5588. Blue Christmas Service and
Meal Wellspring United Methodist Church
announces a Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. at the Matthew John Whittall Lodge,
353 Boston Tpke. (Route 9 west), Shrewsbury. The special worship service will
feature prayers, Scriptures and music, followed by a time of fellowship and a
free meal of bread and soup. For info, call (508)
842-4665. 22 Saturday First United Methodist Friendship
Dinner The First United Methodist Church of
Hudson. 34 Felton St., will be observing its monthly, free Friendship Dinner
from 5-7 p.m. The "All You Can Eat" spaghetti dinner includes Italian bread,
salad, dessert, cold drinks, coffee and tea. First United Methodist Church can
be reached at (978) 562-2932 or visited at
www.hudsonfumc.com. Santa Visits Central
One Santa Claus will visit the Central One
Federal Credit Union branch location at 148 Main St., Northborough. Also Dec. 22
at 714 Main St., Shrewsbury. Children are invited to visit with Santa. Each
child can have a free picture taken with Santa and receive a gift. Refreshments
will also be available. For info, contact Central One Federal Credit Union at
(508) 842-7400. 23 Sunday Holiday Service with Musician Jim
Scott Jim Scott, an exciting acoustic
guitarist, singer, poet and composer of powerful music, will join the Unitarian
Church of Marlborough & Hudson's Rev. Stephen Shick and Rev. Alice
Anacheka-Nasemann for a multicultural, intergenerational service entitled "Dark
Time--Story Time." Everyone is welcome at the 10:30 a.m. service at 80 Main St.,
downtown Hudson. Burncoat Baptist Church Christmas
Service The community is invited to join Burncoat
Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat St., Worcester, for a morning worship service beginning
at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The day will also be the church's 5th annual
Friends Sunday, with special music performed by the Burncoat Baptist Church's
choir. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. For info, call
(508) 853-6240. Upcoming St. Stephen's Christmas Eve
Service St. Stephen' Episcopal Church, 3 John
St., Westborough, will hold Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. (Rite Two Holy
Eucharist with a pageant in place of a sermon), 9:30 p.m. (Carol Sing - come and request your
favorite Christmas carol) and 10 p.m. (Rite Two Holy Eucharist with choir music
and sermon). For info, call (508) 366-4134. First Church Christmas Services
Join First Church in Marlborough UCC, 37
High St., Dec. 24 for a special Christmas Eve Family Service with children's
pageant, carols and glowsticks at 6 p.m.â028Also, a Candlelight Christmas Eve
Service with scripture, poems, carols and candlelight will be held at 11 p.m.
For info, contact b_waters@firstchurchnet.com. Starlight and Candlelight
Worship All are welcome to the Starlight and
Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service sponsored by Wellspring United
Methodist Church. Worship begins at 5:30 p.m. at the bandstand in Dean Park,
Shrewsbury. Choral music, Christmas carols and special candle lighting will be a
part of the worship service that has become a Shrewsbury
tradition. For info, call (508)
842-4665. Burncoat Baptist Church Christmas Eve
Services Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat
St., Worcester, will hold its Christmas Eve Services at 5 p.m. with a
traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion. The community
is welcome. For info, (508) 853-6240. Gerwick Puppets Perform "Aladdin and the
Magic Lamp" "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," the classic
fairy tale from the Arabian Nights, will be performed by the Gerwick Puppets
Dec. 27, at 1 p.m., at Bigelow School, 57 Orchard St., Marlborough. Professional
puppeteers Len Gerwick and Deborah Costine will teach a puppet-making workshop
beginning at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $7 advance, $9 door, $15 per student for the
workshop, or $20 for show and workshop. For tickets or to register for the
workshop, call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Praise-A-Palooza at First
Church Join the First Church in Marlborough UCC,
37 High St., for a "Praise-A-Palooza" Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. The exciting event will
include multi-age music groups from MACUCC churches, "high-octane" praise in
different styles, and stories of music in faith journeys. Free-will offerings
will be accepted. For info, contact b_waters@firstchurchnet.com.â028
Ongoing 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. "Art in the Hall"
Exhibit Hudson resident Jordan Kessler is
exhibiting his photography throughout the first floor of Hudson Town Hall, 78
Main St., Dec. 24 through Feb. 29. The "Art in the Hall" exhibit can be viewed
during regular Town Hall hours: 8 a.m.--4:30 p.m. weekdays. There is no admission
fee. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978)
562-1646. "Symphony of Colors"
Exhibit "Symphony of Colors," the photography of
Oded Burger, will be on view through Dec. 30 at the Wayside Inn Gallery,
Longfellow's Wayside Inn, Sudbury.The gallery is open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Call (978) 443-1776 for info. 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. Art Exhibit Opportunity for
Teachers/Students Area arts educators and high school
students are invited to submit works to a public exhibit planned for this
February at the Citizens Bank in Hudson. "Empowering the Artist: An Exhibit of
Teacher and Student Work" is a chance for the general public to view the
creative work occurring in area schools by talented teens and skillful art
teachers. Deadline to register is Jan. 29. Work must be matted and
ready-to-hang. Since space is limited, not all entries may be accepted. Fee is
$5 per piece. For info, call (978)-562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org.
Parker Road Preschool
Lottery The Parker Road Preschool and the Little
Colonials, both Shrewsbury public school programs, will accept lottery
applications for the September 2008 school year through Jan. 31. For info, call
(508) 841-8646. 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. 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. 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
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