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N.E.T.Works
Auditions Auditions for the
spring production of Dale Wasserman's "Man of La Mancha" will be held by
N.E.T.Works Productions, Inc. (based in Grafton) at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 19 Saturday
SVT Program on
Tracking Join Sudbury Valley Trustee board member
and tracking expert Lydia Rogers from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Symphony Pro Musica presents 'Celebrating
Italian Art' Symphony Pro Musica will present
"Celebrating Italian Art," the second concert of its 25th anniversary season,
at 7:30 pm at Master Singers Youth Chorus
Rehearsals The Master Singers Youth Chorus begins
rehearsals for its spring semester from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at First Congregational
Church of Shrewsbury, Song and Dance Storytime at
MPL Join the Children's Department staff at
Marlborough Public Library, 20 Sunday
Symphony Pro Musica 'Celebrating Italian
Art' Concert Symphony Pro Musica will present
"Celebrating Italian Art," the second concert of its 25th anniversary season, at
3:30 p.m. at the 21 Monday
MLK Day Family
Concert Entertainer Greg Cooney will present a
family concert on Martin Luther King Day at 10:30 a.m. at Conversation Café
Meets Conversation Café will hold its monthly
discussion from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Marlborough Starbucks, corner of Route
85/Route 20. Everyone is invited to drop in for a lively, open-minded discussion
on a topic to be decided. For info, call David Kimball at (508)
485-4795. 22 Tuesday
WCLT Presents Westborough's
Wildflowers To counter wintry blasts, treat yourself
to a preview of the wildflowers that you can find on warmer days in
Westborough's woods, fields and wetlands. Annie Reid and Garry Kessler of WCLT's
"Nature Notes" column will present a slide presentation of wildflowers found
locally at 7:30 p.m. at Westborough Public Library, Award Day at Celebrate the new Caldecott and Newbery
Award-winning books during Awards Day at Shrewsbury Public Library, Operation Otaku Meets at
MPL Marlborough Public Library's anime and
manga fan club will meet 2:30-4 p.m. Interested teens should contact Eliza
Langhans, Teen Services Librarian, at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for
more info. Marlborough Public Library is located at Education Seriesâ028at Chabad of
Westboro The second in a 3-part series on Judaism
starts at 7:30 p.m. at Chabad of Westboro, 23 Wednesday The kickoff event for Relay For LIfe of
Shrewsbury will be held at 7 p.m. at the Audition Workshop for Adults and
Teens The Arts Alliance is offering its popular
audition workshop from 7-9 p.m. at Raising Financially Responsible Children
Seminar The Shrewsbury Public Library,
24 Thursday
Book Bingo at MPL Do you know your books and characters?
Then join the Marlborough Public Library, 25 Friday An American Red Cross blood drive will
run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westboro Tennis and Swim Club, The January Birthday Lunch at Hudson Public Schools Preschool
Registration Deadline (at 4 p.m.) for applications for
the district's 2008-09 Preschool Lottery. Applications may be obtained at the
Hudson Town Hall Clerk's Office, Hudson Public Library, and the Hudson Public
School Administration Building at Northborough Historical Society
Meeting The Northborough Historical Society
invites the communityâ028to look back at a 19th century political era before
the Civil War â028when Northborough native John Davis served as a U.S.
congressman,â028governor of the Commonwealth, and a U.S. senator.â028The program
begins at 7:30 p.m. in theâ028Historical Society building, 50 Main St.â028Thereâ028is no
charge to attend and all are welcome. Refreshments will be
served. Deadline for registration to the Arts
alliance Ham and Bean Supper
Benefit Chaffin Congregational Church,
26 Saturday Take advantage of the unique opportunity
to walk through forests and wetlands out to Cedar Swamp Pond in Westborough.
Join SVT Board Member Lydia Rogers and SVT Director of Stewardship Laura Mattei
from 1-4 p.m on a walk to observe animal tracks, winter berries and buds. Plan
to wear snowshoes if there is sufficient snow or warm winter boots if not. The
trip will be cancelled if the wetlands are not frozen over. Registration is
required. Cost: free for members, $5 nonmembers. For info and reservations, call
(978) 443-5588. Practical Parenting Seminar at Grace
Baptist Churchâ028 Dave and Phyllis Bennett will host their
annual Practical Parentingâ028Seminar from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at FUMC Friendship
Dinner The First United Methodist Church of
Hudson, The Harlem Wizards exhibition basketball
team returns to Grafton 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,
Song and Dance
Storytime Join the Children's Department staff from
10:30-11 a.m. at Marlborough Public Library, SVT Snowshoe at When the snow is deep, there is no better
way to get around than with snowshoes. If you have your own snowshoes, or even
if you don't, join Sudbury Valley Trustees and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) of
27 Sunday
Family Concert at Westborough
Library Warm up a winter afternoon with singing,
clapping, and finger-snapping! Parents' Choice award-winning artist Roger
Tincknell brings his children's songs and singing games to
a family concert at the Westborough Public
Library, Northborough Democratic
Caucus Registered democrats in Northborough will
hold their caucus at 1 p.m. in the community room at the Northborough Fire
Station, Upcoming
Family Craft at The Children's Room at Hudson Public
Library, 3 Washington St. (on the rotary), will hold a drop-in family craft Jan.
28, from 7-8 p.m. Call the Children's Room at (978) 568-9645 for
info. Friends of MPL 'Introduction to
eBay' The Friends of the Marlborough Public
Library will present a "Special Winter Program -- Introduction to eBay" by Maria
Martin Jan. 29, from 6-8 p.m., in the Bigelow Auditorium, Marlborough Public
Library, Alzheimer's Program at Noted Alzheimer's specialist Dr.
Diabetic Support Group
Meeting The Diabetic Support Group will meet Jan.
29, at 1 p.m., at the River's Edge Players Open
Auditions The Arts Alliance will hold open
auditions for Neil Simon's "Rumors" from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 at Hudson
High School, 69 Brigham St. Anyone age 17 years and older may try out for the
fun production. For more info, e-mail arts_alliance@upwitharts.org or call (978)
562-1646. Mothers and More
Meeting "Ask the Pediatrician" - Are you not sure
how much sleep your child needs? Do you have a picky eater? Do you need some
ideas for keeping your children healthy this season? Bring your questions to the
Jan. 30 meeting of the Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More. Visitors
welcome for information, refreshments, and an evening out. The meeting will
start at 7 p.m. at National Grid, Trottier School Talent Show
Try-Outsâ028â028 The Southborough Rotary Club is looking
forâ028talented performers in grades 5 and up for a talent show to be held March 7.
Try-outs will be held Jan. 30 and Feb.â0284, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the An American Red Cross blood drive will
run from 2-8 p.m., Jan. 30, at the Hudson Elks Lodge, Jan. 31 is the deadline to RSVP for the
Northborough Senior Center Community Forum, to be held Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. (a
Chinese meal will start at 12 p.m.). Cost: $7pp. To register or for info, call
(508) 393-5035. DivorceCare Support Group
The new session of DivorceCare, a weekly
support group/seminar for those divorced or separated, starts Jan. 31. The group
will meet on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Crossroads Childcare Center, 1301
Edgell Rd., Framingham. For info, contact David Hartman at (508) 881-8171 or
D.Hartman1@verizon.net or visit www.crosscommchurch.org. Visual Arts Action Committee
Meeting An informal group of area artists will
meet Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at Harvest Cafe, 40 Washington St., Hudson, in order
to network, brainstorm, share ideas and/or plan projects. Artists of any
discipline are welcome. For info on the Visual Arts Action Committee, call the
Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 or visit
www.upwitharts.org. Storytelling/Musical at First Church in
Marlborough A storytelling and musical rendition of
The Gospel of Mark will be presented Feb. 10, at 3 p.m., by Reverend Bert
Marshall, Executive Director of Church World Service in New England, at First
Church in Marlborough, 37 High St. Suggested donation of $5. For more info, call
(508) 485-6297. Ongoing 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 overnight 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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