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21 Friday
Service of Light at A special service designed for those who
grieve a loss, are in need of healing or are in pain at Christmas time will
start at 7:30 p.m. at SVT Winter Solstice 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 22 Saturday
First United Methodist Friendship
Dinner The First United Santa Visits Central
One Santa Claus will visit the Central One
Federal Credit Union branch location at 23 Sunday 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 St. Stephen's Christmas Services
2007 St. Stephen' Episcopal Church,
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. 24
Monday
Christmas Eve
Alkathon The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) at
110 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, invites all to attend a Christmas Alkathon to
enjoy a safe and sober holiday. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at
5:30 p.m. Dec. 25. Meetings will be held continuously, with 15 minute breaks,
and food will be served. Anyone wishing to donate sandwiches, cookies, etc.
are welcome to do so. Call the ARC at (508) 485-HELP for further
details. Church of the Nativity
Services Christmas Eve services will be held at 4
p.m. (family worship with youth choirs and carols), 8 p.m. (candlelight with
special music and carols) and 10:30 p.m. (midnight worship with adult choir and
carols) at the Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough. Call (508)
393-3146 for info. Good Shepherd
Services Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West
Main St., Westborough, will hold its Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. (family),
7 p.m. (traditional), 9 p.m. (contemporary) and 11 p.m. (festive, full choir, bell choir
& brass, carols, candles and Communion). Handicap accessible. For info,
contact Office@goodshephercares.org, (508) 366-7095 or www.goodshepherdcares.org. Grace Baptist
Services Christmas Eve services will be held at 5
p.m. and 7 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson. Services include
a special Christmas performance by the Worship and Arts Department of the
church. All are welcome. St. Stephen's
Services 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 Services
Join First Church in Marlborough UCC, 37
High St., 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
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. 25 Tuesday
Church of the Nativity
Service The Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard
St., Northborough, will hold a simple worship at 9:30 a.m. For info, call (508)
393-3146. 26 Wednesday
Pumpernickel Puppets Present 'The Frog
Prince' Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St.,
will host the Pumpernickel Puppets in "The Frog Prince" at 2:30 p.m. For ages 3
and over. Space is limited and tickets (free) are required. Call (508) 842-0081
for info. Holiday Blood Drive in
Hudson An American Red Cross holiday blood drive
will be held 2-8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 91 Park St., Hudson. Appointments are
preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will receive a Regal Cinema
movie ticket. Call (800) 448-3543 for info or an
appointment. 27 Thursday
Children's Author
Event Local children's author Lilly Jones
("Spider in the Shower") will visit the Children's Room at Shrewsbury Public
Library, 609 Main St., at 2:30 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and
signing. Call (508) 842-0081 for info. Snowy Stories at MPL
All ages are welcome to stop by the
Children's Department at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., from
10-10:30 a.m. for stories of the snowy variety. No registration is required.
Please contact the Children's Department at (508) 624-6902 for more
info. Holiday Blood Drive in
Westborough An American Red Cross holiday blood drive
will be held 2-8 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd.
Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will
receive a free movie ticket to Regal Cinema and a special limited edition
Patriots T-shirt. Call (800) 448-3543 for info or an
appointment. 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 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. WMPA to "Raise
Dough" The Westborough Music Parents Association
will be "raising some dough" at the Pizzeria Uno Chicago Grill locations on
Route 9 and 135 in Westborough. Uno will donate up to 20 percent of each check,
for take out or eat in, to WMPA. Participants need to present a coupon at
payment of bill. Coupons can be downloaded at
www.westborough.ma.schoolwebpages.com (click on Support Organizations, then
Music Parents. In the front page box, click Pizzeria Uno coupons).
28 Friday
Winter Craft at
MPL Stop by the Children's Department at
Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., from 3-4 p.m. for a winter craft.
All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Please contact the
Children's Department at (508) 624-6902 for more info. Book Signing at Higgins Armory
Museum Matt Tavaras, illustrator of "Iron Hans,"
will be reading and signing his book from 1-2 p.m. at Higgins Armory Museum, 100
Barber Ave., Worcester. Admission: $9, $8 seniors, $7 children ages 6-16, free
to members and children age 5 and under. For more info, visit www.higgins.org. 29 Saturday
Family Movie at
MPL Stop in at Marlborough Public Library, 35
W. Main St., at 2 p.m. for a showing of
"Pete's Dragon" in the Bigelow Auditorium. The program is free and open
to the public. No registration is
required. Please contact the Children's Department at (508) 624-6902 for more
info. Upcoming
New Year's Eve
Alkathon The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) at
110 Pleasant St., Marlborough, invites all to attend a New Year Alkathon to
enjoy a safe and sober holiday. The Alkathon starts at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31
and concludes at 5:30 p.m. New Year's Day. Meetings will be held continuously,
with 15 minute breaks, and food will be served. Anyone wishing to donate
sandwiches, cookies, etc. are welcome to do so. Call the ARC at (508) 485-HELP
for further details. Holiday Blood Drive in
Shrewsbury An American Red Cross holiday blood drive
will be held Dec. 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple
Ave. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. All donors will
receive a lift ticket to Wachusett Mountain (certain restrictions apply) and a
special limited Patriots T-shirt. Call (800) 448-3543 for info or an
appointment. GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's
Club The next meeting of the GFWC Marlborough
Junior Woman's Club will be Jan. 2, at 7:30 p.m., at New Horizons, 400
Hemenway S.t, Marlborough. MJWC has a variety of ongoing projects,
including supporting the Food Pantry, Marlborough Hospital and local schools;
caring for its Adopt-a-Space; sending cooling neck wraps to local
soldiers in Iraq; and much more. New or interested members who would like
to attend or need more info can e-mail join@marlboroughjuniors.org or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org . DivorceCare Program
Starts Those who are separated, going through a divorce or already divorced are invited to attend a DivorceCare Seminar at Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson.â028 â028The 13-week video series will be held every Thursday beginning Jan. 3, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each session is "self-contained," so participants can begin attending on any week. Fee: $20 (aid available). To register or for info, contact Jean Coyne at (978) 562-8550 ext. 114 or jcoyne@gracehudson.org. Marlborough Blood
Drive An American red Cross blood drive will be held Jan. 3, 3-9 p.m., at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club, 80 Broadmeadow Rd., Marlborough. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome, too. All donors will receive a special limited edition Patriots T-shirt and Dunkin' Donuts coupon. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Shrewsbury Woman's Club
Meeting The Shrewsbury Woman's Club will hold its
first meeting of the new year Jan. 4 at the First Congregational Church. Dessert
is at 12:15 p.m., followed by a program on the do's and don'ts of Emergency
Response 911. Members and their quests are encoouraged to come and become better
informed. Also, the art corner will feature members'
needlework 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
Higgins Armory Anniversary
Celebration On Jan. 5, Higgins Armory Museum, 100
Barber Ave., Worcester, will be celebrating its 80th birthday! The occasion will
be commemorated with free admission to the public all day, starting at 10 a.m.
For info on the day's events, visit www.higgins.org or call (508)
853-6015.â028 St. Michael Open
House The St. Michael School in Hudson invites
all interested families to its annual Open House for New Enrollment Jan. 6, from
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Michael Elementary School is a faith-centered
kindergarten one (4-year olds) through grade 8 school. For info. call (978)
562-2917 or visit www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org. Tax Prep Program at
MPL Tax advisor Sheryl Figol will present a
tax preparation program, "Getting Everything You're Entitled To," Jan. 10 at 7
p.m. at Marlborough Public Library's Bigelow Auditorium, 35 W. Main St. The
presentation will cover such topics as home office deductions, energy and
vehicle credits, and mortgages and work related expenses. For info, call the
library at (508) 624-6900 Colonial Spirit Chorus Vocal
Lessons The Colonial Spirit Chorus of Sweet
Adelines is offering vocal lessons for women of all ages. They will be held Jan.
10, 17 and 24, from 7-8 p.m., at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Newtown Rd.
(off Route 17), Acton. The lessons are free, but there is a $10 materials and
music fee. It is not necessary to be able to read music. For info, call Norma at
(978) 692-2270 or Noreen at (978) 263-0562. Get Organized Program for Seniors
January is Get Organized Month and
organizing consultant Patty Von Shoppe will present "Organizing Gems for
Seniors" Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at Marlborough Public
Library, 35 W. Main St. The presentation will cover such topics as weeding out
junk mail, tricks of space planning, and passing along family treasures. For
further info, call the library at (508) 624-6900. Harlem Wizards Exhibition
Game The Harlem Wizards exhibition basketball
team returns to Grafton Jan. 26 for two fun-filled, family entertainment events
at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Watch them play a Grafton team of locals and notables and
put on an incredible show. The event will be held at Grafton High School Gym, 24
Providence Rd. (Route 122). Tickets: $15 advance , $10 students/ seniors
advance, $18 door, $12 students/seniors door. Tickets can be purchased at the
Grafton Recreation Department or www.wizardsingrafton.com.
Ongoing Shrewsbury Public Library Amnesty
An amnesty period will be held through
Jan. 2 at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. During "Start the New Year
with a Clean Slate" no fines will be charged for late items from the Shrewsbury
collection. In lieu of fines, library users are encouraged to make donations to
the library or to St. Anne's Human Services program. Charges for lost or damaged
books and items will not be covered under the amnesty period. For info, call
(508) 842-0081. Northborough/Southborough Integrated
Pre-school Program Northborough/Southborough Public School's
Integrated Pre-school Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be
three years old by June 15, 2008 for a screening for possible enrollment for the
2008/2009 school year. The screenings will take place Jan. 30 at both the Zeh
and Finn schools. To schedule a screening, contact Mary Anne Bryant at (508)
351-7048 ext. 127 before Jan. 4. To receive a program brochure, call (508)
393-4378 and leave your name and address. "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. Call (978) 443-1776 for
info. New Daisy Girl Scout Troop Forming
Daisy Girl Scouts is open to all
Westborough girls in kindergarten. Daisy Girl Scouts meet in small groups with
two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on
local trips, do crafts, hike and explore Westborough, and work on service
projects that benefit the community. Daisy Girl Scouts also earn patches through
a variety of activities. A new troop is forming that meets Tuesdays from
5:30-6:30. For more info, contact Jill at (508) 836-5495. 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.
Young at Heart Trips
Planned The Young at Heart group has some day
trips and an overnite trip planned, including Aqua Turf in Connecticut for a St.
Patrick's Day luncheon and entertainment March 13 ($55); April 6-12 is a 7-day
trip to Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia and Beaufort, S.C. ($529); the
Newport and Old Colony Railroad April 27 ($45, including lunch); and a trip to
Northshore Music Theatre to see "The Producers" May 14 ($69, including lunch.)
All trips leave from Faith Fellowship Church in Uxbridge and the Westborough
Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Deposits are due soon for the Savannah trip, so call
Sue at (508) 476-3438 as soon as possible. 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. 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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