Calendar

Calendar

1 Friday WCLT Owl Prowl Join Michele Grzenda, biologist and naturalist, at 7 p.m. at Mill Pond School in Westborough to listen for owls and learn about their special adaptations for silent flight and locating prey. Discover which Massachusetts owl asks “who’s awake?” and which one sounds like a horse. After a brief presentation, participants will venture out to the Headwaters Conservation Area on an owl prowl. Warm clothes, boots and flashlights are required. For info, contact Scott Shumway at sshumway@wheatonma.edu. ‘Love Letters’ Performance At 1 p.m., A.R. Gurney’s play “Love Letters” will be performed at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. The hit play, set in the WWII era, is a poignant and humorous look at life and love as told through the reading of letters. The program is free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, call (508) 841-8640. Prior to the program, starting at 11:30 a.m., a special luncheon will be served in the Senior Center’s Village CafÈ (suggested $2 donation). To make a reservation, call the Village CafÈ at (508) 841-8757. WPL Friends Book Sale The Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., will be holding its Friends Book Sale. Also Feb. 2. Donations can be dropped off Jan. 28-31. For info, call (508) 366-3050. Shrewsbury Woman’s Club Meeting The Shrewsbury Woman’s Club will meet at 12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church. Following the meeting, members will make their own flower arrangements. Please bring container and clippers (flowers will be provided). Also, the art corner will display unusual vases and containers. Guests are welcome. Northborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 1-7 p.m. at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. All donors will receive a special Red Cross T-shirt. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. 2 Saturday Annual Chili Cook Off at Trinity Church The community is cordially invited to the annual Chili Cook Off starting at 6 p.m. at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough. At the evening of food and fun, guests can sample a variety of recipes before donating moneyto their favorite chili recipe, determining the winner. Proceeds will benefit the mission trip to La Romana, Dominican republican. Admission is free. For info, call (508) 393-8156. Texas Hold 'Em Tournament A Texas Hold 'Em Tournament sponsored by the St. Michael Parish Schools will be held at the Riverview Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., Hudson.†Beginners welcome.†Entry fee is $75.†Registration begins at 6 p.m. with the tournament starting at 7 p.m.†To register on-line, visit www.stmikes.org and click on the†“Texas Hold 'Em” link.†For info, call Michelle Chaves at (978) 568-1113. Hudson Democratic Caucus Registered democrats in Hudson will hold their caucus starting at 1:15 p.m. (candidates should arrive by 1 p.m.) at the Hudson Fire Department headquarters, 1 Municipal Dr. For info, contact committee chair Beth Heller at (978) 562-5421. Song and Dance Storytime at MPL From 10:30-11 a.m., join the Children’s Department staff at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., for stories and songs. Designed for children ages birth to 6 years old,  registration is required for program. Call the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902 to register or for info. ******PHOTO****** Saturday Morning Discovery Series Kicks Off Piano playing, nostalgic singing and educational wit by New Bedford resident Jack “Ragtime” Radcliffe will tell the story of early American jazz as the Saturday Morning Discovery Series kicks off a new season at 11 a.m. at the Walker Building, 255 Main St., downtown Marlborough. Free. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. 3 Sunday Jewish Parenting Workshop Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 45 Oak St., Westborough, will host a Jewish Parenting Workshop with Judy Elkin, a Jewish educator and certified personal and professional coach, starting at 10:15 a.m. At the same time, Beyahad - a Jewish Journey for Children ages 3-5 will be held. Admission is free and open to the community. Registration is required. Call Sean at (508) 616-9037 to register. “The Lost Fleet” Author Event Area author Marc Songini will speak about his new book, “The Lost Fleet: A Yankee Whaler’s Struggle against the Confederate Navy and Arctic Disasters,” at 2 p.m. at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Free and open to all. Snow date: Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. For info, call (508) 842-0081. 4 Monday Preschool Pals at MPL  Join Necia for stories, songs and fingerplays, and a craft from 1:30-2:15 p.m. at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. The program is designed for children ages 3_ to 6 years old and registration is required. For info or to register, contact the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902. MANN Hosts SVT presentation† From 7-8:30 p.m., the Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbors will host a slideshow presentation and discussion about local land conservation and area wildlife by speaker Ron McAdow, Executive Director of the Sudbury Valley Trustees, in the first floor auditorium of the Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. The event is part of the Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbors General Meeting, and all members of the pubic and walk-ins are welcome to join. Visit the MANN website at www.MarlboroughNewcomers.com for more info. Habitat for Humanity Information Session Individuals wishing to volunteer at the local level with Greater Worcester Habitat for Humanity are invited to an info session at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 111 Park Ave., Worcester. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are needed for on-site construction and committee work. Call (508) 799-9259 or visit www.gwhfh.org for info. Shrewsbury Artist Guild Meeting The February Artist Guild of Shrewsbury meeting will run from 7-9 p.m. in the community room at Southgate, 35 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury.†Topic: "Elm Park in Winter" with Mark Waitkus doing a watercolor demonstration.†Widely known for his sports illustrations, Waitkus has donated a Red Sox World Series print for a raffle at the meeting. Prospective members are welcome. Admission is free to paid members or $5 for non-members, applicable towards membership dues.† Valentines for Vets Drop in at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., from Feb. 4-8 to make a valentine for a vet. For info, call (508) 842-0081. Trottier School Talent Show Try-Outs The Southborough Rotary Club is looking for talented performers in grades 5 and up for a talent show to be held March 7. Try-outs will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Trottier Middle School auditorium. For info or to schedule an audition, contact Mrs. Lunder or Mrs. Duffy at (508) 485-2400. 5 Tuesday Mardi Gras Party Benefit A Mardi Gras Party will be held at First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., at 6 p.m. There will be pancakes, treats, music from the Sweet Adelines and a shoebox Mardi Gras float contest. Cost is $10/adults and $6/children. The event benefits the New Orleans Mission Trip. For more info, call (508) 485-6297. Shrewsbury SpedPAC Meeting The Shrewsbury SpedPAC (Shrewsbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will meet 7-9 p.m. in the Presentation Room at Shrewsbury High School. The topic, “Adolescence to High School,” is a frank talk about adolescence and how it affects children with special needs. For more info, e-mail shrewspac@yahoo.com. † GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club Meeting The next meeting of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be at New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St, Marlborough, at 7:30 p.m. The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club is a non-profit civic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism. New or interested members who would like to attend or need more info can e-mail join@marlboroughjuniors.org or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org. Operation Otaku at MPL  From 3-4 p.m., the anime and manga fan club at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., will meet. Interested teens can contact Eliza Langhans, Teen Services Librarian, at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for more info. 6 Wednesday St. Stephen’s Ash Wednesday Services St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, will hold its Ash Wednesday services at 12 p.m. (no music), 4:30 p.m. (children) and 7 p.m. (music). For info, call (508) 366-4134. Refuge Fledglings Nature Hour The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, will offer “Winter Wildlife,” a Refuge Fledglings Nature Hour, from 10-11 a.m. The new program series will be held the 1st Wednesday of every month for ages 2-5 years (siblings welcome). For info, call (978) 443-4661. WMPA Monthly Meeting The Westborough Music Parents Association (WMPA) will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Westborough High School library. Parents of music students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to attend. For more info on meetings or WMPA,  contact Judy Wilchynski at (508) 870-1895 or Jwilchynski@aol.com. † Senior Winter Art Workshop A winter art workshop for seniors will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd., exploring the steps in painting a seascape. For info or to register, call the senior center at (508) 229-4453. 7 Thursday Cool Art! at MPL If you like to draw then join the Children’s Department at Marlborough, 35 W. Main St., from 3:45-4:30 p.m., make a fun seasonal craft. The program is designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old and registration is required. Contact the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902 to register or for info. Teacher and Student Art Exhibit Reception A reception for the exhibiting teachers and students of “Empowering the Artist: An Exhibit of Teacher and Student Work” will take place 5-7:30 p.m. at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson. Contact the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org for info. AARP Tax Program The AARP Tax Aide Program at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., starts. Sessions run every Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through March 27. Each person will be allotted 45 minutes to go over and file their return. For an appointment or info, call (508) 393-5035. Those with complex returns should seek professional assistance. ‘Protecting Your Nest Egg’ Program at MPL Financial services professional Julianne Hertel of New York Life Insurance will present a free seminar for seniors, entitled “Protecting Your Nest Egg,” at 10 a.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. The seminar will address issues such as how to be sure you won’t outlive your assets, the best way to pass your assets to your heirs, and financial consequences of long term care. For info or to register, call Sal Genovese at (508) 624-6901. Northborough Garden Club Meeting The Northborough Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, One Centre Dr. (off Hudson Street). Guest speaker Paul Fiske will answer your gardening questions. Guests are welcome to attend for a $3 fee. For further info, visit http://gardencentral.org/clubs/february. 8 Friday SCDC Valentine Social Love is in the air… and so is the glitter and glue! It’s the Shrewsbury Child Development Committee’s Valentine Social. Bring your little ones to make valentines, play games, and enjoy refreshments from 9:30-11 a.m., at Mount Olivet Church, 34 Prospect St., Shrewsbury. Free. For more info, visit www.scdc.org, e-mail scdckids@scdc.org or call (508) 841.8300 ext. 1477. Hudson Youth Baseball Snowball Dance Hudson Youth Baseball invites you to join them at the SnowBall Dance, featuring Slider with lead singer Scott Lambert, from 7 p.m.-midnight at the Hudson Elks, Park St. Light fare and cash bar available. Tickets: $15pp, $25 couple, $125 for table of 10. For tickets, contact Jim Rivela (978) 562-3270, Maryann Wituskli (978) 621-4188, Corinne Brisbois (978) 562-6269 or Bill Charbonneau (978) 618-5779. Congregation B’nai Shalom Darfur Awareness The 7:30 p.m. services at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St., Westborough, will feature special guest Sifa Nsengimana, co-chair of the Massachusetts Coalition to Save Darfur and the Executive Director of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. Call (508) 366-7191 for info. GFWC Annual Trivia Night The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be holding their 3rd annual Trivia Night Fund-raiser at Riverview-Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St,†Hudson.† Doors open at†7:30 p.m., trivia starts at 8 p.m. Everyone who brings an item to donate to the†food pantry†will be entered into a raffle.†Cost: $20 advance, $25 door.†For tickets, leave a message at (508) 361-5607 or e-mail requests to tickets@marlboroughjuniors.org. Northborough La Leche League Meeting La Leche League of Northboro will meet 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Unitarian Church, 64 West Main St., Westborough. Topic: “Working and Breastfeeding.” Children welcome at the meeting. For more info, contact Cathleen at (508) 435-4421). 9 Saturday Saturday Morning Discovery Series “Henry the Juggler – Defying the Laws of Gravity” will be the performance during the Saturday Morning Discovery Series at 11 a.m. in the Walker Building, 255 Main St. Free. The weekly family friendly entertainment series is designed to delight both the young and young-at-heart. Visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 for info. Shrewsbury Can and Bottle Drive Boy Scout Troop 114 will hold a can and bottle drive from 9 a.m.-noon at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. Proceeds will support the Troop's High Adventure Trip to Northern Maine. Post Road Art Center Exploration Series The Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, will be hosting a Saturday Exploration series from 10 a.m. to noon. Jonathan Shulz, an art supply representative from c2f, will have all kinds of paints, mediums, papers, brushes and surprises for people to try out and ask questions. Free and open to the public. To register or for info, e-mail Randi@postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580. PTO Chair Affair Coffeehouse The Shrewsbury Parent Teacher Organization for the combined Oak and Sherwood middle schools will present the 2nd annual Chair Affair Coffeehouse from 6-8 p.m. at the Oak Middle School gymnasium. Admission: $5 per family. There will be entertainment and refreshments (coffee, cocoa and cookies), and the main event will be the raffling of  Adirondack Chairs designed and painted by students from each team at Oak Middle School. For ticket info, contact Peg Harbert at (508) 887-2282 or pegsh9@aol.com. Tara Bean Foundation Valentine’s Gala The Valentine’s Gala to benefit the Tara Bean Foundation will be held 6 p.m.-midnight at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester. Includes live auction, hors d’oeuvres, music by EYE 2 EYE. Tickets: $125 per person. Seating is limited. For info or to purchase tickets, call (508) 845-1150. Hastings Winter Carnival Come celebrate winter with your family and friends at the Hastings Winter Festival from 5-8 p.m. at Hastings Elementary School, 111 East Main St., Westborough. Beginning at 5, there will be food, refreshments and entertainment. There will also be a silent auction and basket raffle. Admission: $5pp, $25 max per family. For info, contact Joanne Scamurra at (508) 366-7645 or Dana Zais at (508) 616-0093. Fourth Annual Chocolate Spectacular The fourth annual Chocolate Spectacular will take place 2-4 p.m. at Whitney Place, 238 W. Main St., Northborough. Snow date: Feb. 10. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. For info, call (508) 393-5035. 10 Sunday Fashion for Charity Open House Volunteers from Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services have organized an Open House from 1-3 p.m., at 3 Tip Pond Rd., Shrewsbury, that will focus on fashion accessories. Representatives will be on hand from EL Designs Italian handbags, Lia Sophia Jewelry, myAdea Lingerie, and Chilly Jilly’s wrap-in-a-bag. For more info, call Kim Long at (508) 842-7335. † Darfur Awareness Movie Screening “The Devil Came on Horseback” will be shown in the sanctuary of Congregation B'nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St., Westborough, at 6:30 p.m. The film is a riveting, first-hand account of the unfolding tragedy in Darfur, as seen through the eyes of the narrator, former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle. Suggested donation: $5pp. For info, call (508) 366-7191. Calvary Retreat Evening Film Series The Calvary Retreat Center, 59 South St., Shrewsbury, will present “The Conflict” starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by lively conversation. Suggested donation: $10. Call (508) 842-8821 ext. 313 for info or to register. Storytelling/Musical at First Church in Marlborough † A storytelling and musical rendition of The Gospel of Mark will be presented 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. Upcoming 2008 Friends Annual Photography Show The 2008 Friends Annual Photography Show will be presented Feb. 11-17 in the Marlborough Public Library’s Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. All interested area photographers are invited to enter. Registration forms are available at area libraries or at avccphoto@comcast.net. For info, call (978) 562-7241/(508) 485-0290/(413) 648-9663 or e-mail rajohnson36@verizon.net. Entry fee: $7 for one or two works. Deadline: Feb. 8 at 5 p.m. A reception and Open House will be held Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m., and reservations are requested. For reservations, call Teresa Stefanski at (508) 485-4204. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More  will meet Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., at National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough. Topic: "Spousal Relationships.” Visitors welcome for info, refreshments and an evening out. Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Colonial Garden Club Meeting The Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough will hold its first meeting of the new year Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., at the Jaworek Elementary School on Hosmer Street. Program: Designing the Romantic Garden with Frederick Rice, a designer, teacher and world traveler with a wide variety of experiences in floral and garden design. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Those interested in becoming a member and would like to attend the meeting should call MaryLou Vanzini at (508) 485-6759. Valentine’s Day Blood Drive An American Red Cross Valentine’s Day blood drive will be held Feb. 14, 1-7 p.m., at St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Post Rd. (Route 30), Southborough. Open to the public, with residents from surrounding communities invited to participate. For info or an appointment (preferred), call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.   Day of Mindfulness at First Parish Northborough On Feb. 16, the Buddhist Meditation group at First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, Northborough will host a Day of Mindfulness workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Each workshop will include a guided sitting meditation, walking meditation, recorded dharma talk, mindful eating and dharma discussion. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to participate, but donations will be accepted. For info or to pre-register, contact Joe Zaia at (508) 351-6699. Hudson Youth Baseball/Softball Registration, Winter Clinics Registration for the 2008 Spring season is underway! Sign up online at www.eteamz.active.com/HYBS. Spring evaluations are Feb. 28-March 5. Visit the website for specific division evaluation dates. Hudson Youth Baseball and Softball Winter Clinics begin Feb. 16 and continue through early April at the Hudson High School Gym. The cost is $25 per person and sign-up is through the Hudson Recreation Department. Visit www.eteamz.com/hybs for all the dates, times and ages. Tucson Trunk Show at Tatnuck Bead Tatnuck Bead Company, 57 E. Main St. (Downtown Crossing), Westborough, will host its Tucson Trunk Show and Sale Feb. 17, starting at 11 a.m. Includes an exciting array of beads handpicked from last month’s Tucson Bead and Gemstone shows. Visit www.tatnuckbead.com for info. Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center Ragtime Program Ragtime piano, anecdotes and accompaniment of classic silent movies will be a very special program of the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m.  The talented Richard Hughes will present a Laurel and Hardy and a Charlie Chaplin film.  All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Cowboy Performance, Workshop Real-life cowboy Skip Gorman will perform “Music of the Old West” Feb. 20, at 1 p.m., with a music making workshop to follow at 2:15 p.m. in the Bigelow School gym, 57 Orchard St., Marlborough. While singing authentic cowboy songs, Gorman will play the fiddle, guitar, banjo, harmonica, and mandolin. For all ages. Tickets: $7 advance, $9 door. An in-depth music-making workshop will follow. Cost: $15 per student, free for an adult accompanying a participant 12 years and older. For tickets or to register, call (978) 562-1646. “Mr. Raindrop” at Shrewsbury Public Library The Shrewsbury Water Conversation Project will present “Mr. Raindrop’s Water Cycle Terrarium” Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m., in the Children’s Room at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. For grades K-4. Space is limited and registration is required. For info, call the library at (508) 842-0081. Post Road Art Center Juried Show The Open Group Juried Show (any subject, any medium) is coming up at the Post Road Art Center in Marlborough. All artists are welcome to enter. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 22-27. Opening reception is March 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info or registration forms, visit www.postroadartcenter.com. WMPA 30th Anniversary Gala The Westborough Music Parents Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary Feb. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, at the Double Tree hotel in Westborough. The adult party (over 21 years) will include carving stations, hors d'oeuvres, pasta station, desserts, coffee and cash bar. Tickets: $70 through Feb. 15. Checks payable to WMPA may be mailed to WMPA, P.O. Box 31, Westborough, MA 01581. Silent auction donations may be made by calling Judy at (508) 870-1895. CMDART Emergency Animal Sheltering Event CMDART (Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Team) is co-sponsoring an Emergency Animal Sheltering†March 29 and 30 in Worcester. Fee: $60. For info, contact Frances Gaeta at (301) 548-7731 or fgaeta@humanesociety.org, or visit humanesociety.org/university.†Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.cmdart.org/HSU_EAS_WorchesterMAs_12_07.pdf††or&... online at http://www.humanesocietyu.org/workshops_and_classes/emergency_animal_she... ing_6.html†† † Ongoing Donations Sought for Shoebox Raffle, Silent Auction The parent group at Westborough's Fales Elementary School is currently organizing its annual Silent Auction and Shoebox Raffle, to be held March 15, from 1-4 p.m. at Fales School, 50 Eli Whitney St. The Fales Parent Group is now collecting donated items for the auction. The auction is open to everyone in the community and a free magic show will be held at 3 p.m. To donate items or for info, contact Cheryl Goebel at (508) 366-0625 or cagoebel@charter.net. Prize Calendar Tickets Available The Saint Michael Parish Schools in Hudson is now selling tickets for its February Prize Calendar.†A ticket purchase of $10 gives participants 29 chances to win cash prizes ranging from $100 - $500.†Each day during the month of February one lucky winner will receive the cash prize listed for that day. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stmikes.org (click on February Calendar link) or pick one up at the Parish Center on High Street.†Tickets will be sold through the end of February. For info, contact the Parish Center at (978) 562-2552. 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. 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. Refuge Fledglings Nature Programs The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, will offer a new nature program series for ages 2-5 years (siblings welcome) the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. Includes crafts, stories, and games or songs that relate to each month’s topics. For info, call (978) 443-4661. 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 CafÈ 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.