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2 Friday Women of St. Luke’s Club Raffle The Women of St. Luke’s in Westborough will draw their yearly raffle at the Knights of Columbus on Willow St., and all those who purchased a ticket are invited to enjoy appetizers, cash bar and door prizes donated from the local business community. The group is currently selling 200 tickets for $100 each. The main prize is $10,000 along with (2) $500 and (4) $250. To purchase a ticket or for more info, call Susan at (508) 366-7885 or Sharon at (508) 868-5435. 3 Saturday ARC Dance Party The ARC (Addiction Referral Center) Alumni and Friends will hold a Reunion Dance Party starting at 6 p.m. at St. Matthias Church Hall, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. Includes music by “Still in the Cellar," food, fellowship, prizes, refreshments, and a 50-50 raffle. All proceeds will be given to the ARC. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or in advance at the ARC, Corbin Plaza, 110 Pleasant St., Marlborough. G.R.I.P. Golf Demo, Sidewalk Sale Golf Research In Play will hold its annual Demo Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at East Coast Golf Academy, 333 Southwest Cutoff/Route 20 in Northborough. Includes discounts and a sidewalk sale. For info, call (800) 881-5774. St. Matthias Spring Fling St. Matthias Parish’s annual "Spring Fling" Dinner Dance and Silent Auction starts at 6 p.m., at Marlborough Country Club, 200 Concord Rd., Marlborough. Tickets are $35 per person with a special price of $30 for senior citizens. Raffle tickets will also be available, with prizes including Red Sox vs. Yankees tickets, an iPod Shuffle and more. For tickets or info, call the parish office at (508) 460-9255. Autism Benefit Concert The 2nd annual benefit concert for autistic children will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Medway High School auditorium, 88 Summer St., Medway. Concert features Red Sox game singer and Medway native Alexis Ohanian, with special guest performance by Ayla Brown from American Idol. Door prizes include Red Sox memorabilia, gift certificates and gift baskets. Cost: $15. For tickets, visit www.networkforchildren.org or call (508) 393-0030 for info. First Church Marlborough Music Service A special evening of worship and contemporary Christian music will be presented at 6 p.m. at First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., with interactive discussion and First Church's Praise Group. Following the service at 6:30, First Church presents local artist Kirsten Locke as she performs her own contemporary Christian music. There is no admittance charge, but donations will be taken to support the artist. For info, contact the church office at (508) 485-6297. Central One Shred Day Central One Federal Credit Union will host a Community Shred Day from 9-11:30 a.m. at 148 Main St., Northborough, and 63 Southbridge St., Auburn. There is no limit to the amount of material that can be brought to shred. Shred bags are available at the Shrewsbury, Auburn and Northborough branch locations, but are not required. For info, contact Monique Rose at Central One Federal Credit Union at (508) 842-7400 Books & Bites Book Club The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., Northborough, will hold the first meeting of its Books & Bites Book Club from 1:30-2:30 p.m. For grades 4 and 5. For info or to register, call (508) 393-5025. “Bid of Hope” Auction  The 3rd annual “A Bid of Hope” will be held by First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St., starting at 7 p.m. This year, the auction will be held at the church in spacious Lamson Hall. The special event will feature a live and silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and assorted desserts. Tickets: $15. The donation of items or services is welcome. For info, call (978) 562-2932 or visit www.hudsonfumc.com.  Bird Banding Field Trip The Westborough Community Land Trust invites to the community to observe expert Mark Blazis and his team as they catch neotropic migratory birds in a mist net, then examine and band them to collect valuable data on the birds’ health, population trends and migration. Meet at the Westborough BJ’s parking lot at 7 a.m. to carpool if not raining. Rain date: May 4. For info, contact Kris Allen at krisallen@charter.net or visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org. Second Annual Mystery Night The Japanese Student Exchange Program at the Marlborough Middle School announces its 2nd annual Mystery Night Guest Interactive Play, “Murder in the Mission District.” The party starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Employment Options Clubhouse, 82 Brigham St., Marlborough, and includes hors d’ouevres, refreshments, music. Tickets: $25, $35 with cocktail coupons, $10 seniors/students or $20 seniors with cocktail coupons. Contact Valerie Cowan at (508) 481-0008 or vlcowan@comcast.net for tickets, info. Westborough Little League Parade The Westborough Little League kicks off the spring 2008 season with a parade at 10 a.m. All teams, coaches, and helpers will begin the festivities with a food pantry collection and line up at the new Forbes Memorial Park at Bay State Commons. The parade will then march through the rotary to the Westborough High School football field for the opening season ceremonies. Paddle to Cedar Swamp Pond Join with Sudbury Valley Trustees River Lorians, Simon Vos and Dave Dimmock on a paddle to Cedar Swamp Pond, where the Sudbury River begins, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Twist and turn through the narrow stretches of the river, leading you to the breathtaking headwaters. For experienced paddlers only. Canoe rentals are not available for this trip. Registration is required. Cost: members $15, non-members $25. Call (978) 443-5588 for info and registration. Rainbow’s 8th Annual Signature Event Rainbow Child Development Center, Inc. is pleased to invite the Worcester community and beyond to attend its 8th annual Signature Event at 6:30 p.m. at The Manor Restaurant in West Boylston. The premier fund-raiser includes a multi-course dinner, silent auction and entertainment by Dillstar Productions’ “Joey & Maria’s Family reunion,” raffles and other prizes. Event tickets are $75 per person. To make reservations, contact Martha Pardo-Testa at (508) 791-6849. Colonial Figure Skating Club Performance The Colonial Figure Skating Club will present its 2008 performance of Ice Crystals “A little bit Country, A little bit Rock ‘n Roll” at 7 p.m. Also May 4 at 1 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for student/seniors. For info, call (978) 263-3450. 4 Sunday SPL Presents “Too Human” The duo “Too Human” will perform at 3 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Free, all are welcome to attend. For info, call (508) 842-0081. NACC Annual Spring Concert The Northboro Area Community Chorus, under the direction of Anthony Volpe with accompanist David Rose, presents its 36th annual Spring Concert "Music for a Sunday Afternoon," at 3:15 p.m. at Algonquin Regional High School. Robert A. Tremblay, Milford's Superintendent of Schools, will be the featured trumpet soloist in the chorus' presentation of Verdi's Triumphal March from "Aida." Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. For info, call (508) 393-8943. Road Scholars 5K/Fun Run The 1st annual Shrewsbury Road Scholars 5K/Fun Run starts at 12 p.m. at Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury. Same day is registration is from 10:45-11:45 a.m. and costs $20. For info, visit shrewsburyroadscholars.org or call race coordinator Beth McCollum at (508) 841-8400. Worcester Walk To Benefit Scleroderma The 6th annual Worcester Walk-A-Thon to Cure Scleroderma will be held rain or shine from the Bancroft School in Worcester. The 5-K Walk around Indian Lake will be held from the school grounds at 110 Shore Dr. Registration info, personalized web-based pledge pages and other details can be obtained at the Walk’s web site at www.scleroderma.org/chapter/newengland/2008WorcesterWalk.htm. or by calling (888) 525-0658. 5 Monday Massachusetts Boating Basics Course “Boat Massachusetts,” a boating basics course, starts at Oak Street Middle School, 45 Oak St., Shrewsbury, from 6:30-9 p.m. Following classes will be May 6, 13, 14 and 19. Pre-registration is required. For info or to register, call (508) 759-0002. “Living with Heart Failure” Education Program As part of Marlborough Hospital’s spring 2008 Community Education programs, it will present “Living with Heart Failure” from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Leahy Conference Center, 157 Union St., Marlborough Hospital. Cardiologist Eric Nelson, MD will explain what heart failure is and how it can affect your everyday life. Free, but registration is required. For info or to register, call (508) 486-5805. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Children age 8 and older are invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 4-5 p.m. at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St. Includes piñata making, stories and snacks. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5025. 6 Tuesday Driving Seminar For Older Drivers St. Mary's Credit Union, in conjunction with AARP, will hold a Driver Safety Program seminar for older drivers (defined as age 50 and older) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Also May 7. The class will be taught at St. Mary’s 1 Northboro Road branch in Marlborough (2nd floor Directors Room). Cost is $10 per person, free for St. Mary’s members. Also, it is "Bring A Friend" month at AARP, so anyone showing their AARP Membership Card can bring a friend to the seminar free.  Participants will learn defensive driving techniques; how to adjust driving habits for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; and more. GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club The next meeting of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club starts at 7:30 p.m. at New Horizons, 400 Hemenway St., Marlborough. This month, the group will be planning its fall fund-raiser, Deal or No Deal; its Arbor Day tree planting; and several other upcoming events. The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club is a non-profit civic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism. If you are a new or interested member who would like to attend or need more info, e-mail join@marlboroughjuniors.org or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org. Post Grad Technical Training Info Session The next info session for the Assabet Valley Post Graduate Technical Training program starts at 9 a.m. at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. All applicants must attend an info session prior to applying. Serious applicants will bring proof of high school diploma or GED, medical records indicating two doses of MMR vaccine and a recent tetanus shot, and be prepared to schedule a personal interview with the Admissions rep. For info, contact Cindy Zomar, (508) 485-9430 ext. 250 or visit www.assabettech.com, under the Post Graduate tab. 7 Wednesday 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 12th grade are invited to attend. If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a WMPA committee, contact nominating committee member Leslie Drohan at (508) 366-2126 or LDrohan@charter.net. Hudson Senior Center Pie Contest Deadline for entries in the Hudson Senior Center Homemade Pie Contest. Pies must be at the center, 29 Church St., by 12 p.m. Winners will be announced during the Mother’s Day luncheon May 8. To enter the contest or for more info, call the Hudson Senior Center at (978) 568-9638. Pancreatic Cancer Alliance Gala The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance presents a gala evening of food, music and champagne beginning at 6 p.m. in the ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10 Lincoln Square, downtown Worcester. “Happy Birthday, Betty & Friends” will celebrate the life and legend of Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Betty Carter. Performing that evening will be internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist Shawnn Monteiro, backed by the Russ Hoffmann Trio. Tickets: $50 (minimum donation) in advance, $60 at the door. Call (508) 754-7429, contact jazz@pancreaticalliance.org or visit www.pancreaticalliance.org for info. Pastel Painting Workshop Westborough Public Library will host award-winning artist Gregory John Maichack from 6-8 p.m. for a free pastel painting workshop, “The New Art of Pastel Painting II,” designed for both beginners and advanced participants. Pre-registration is required. For info or to register, call the library at (508) 366-3050.   MHS Annual Fashion Show The Marlborough High School Family and Consumer Science Department presents “Cinderella,” its annual fashion show of student work at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater, 413 Bolton St., Marlborough. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For info, call Roberta Collins at (508) 460-3500 ext. 7616. 8 Thursday Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group, sponsored by MAB Community Services, will meet 1-3 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. The group is for individuals who are losing their sight and would like to learn from and listen to the experiences of others. For info, call Fran Wiesse at (800) 852-3029. Post Road Art Center Opening Reception Opening reception for the Spring Flower Show at the Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough, will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info, visit www.postroadartcenter.com.View the show during regular gallery hours through June 5, Mondays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mother’s Day Tea at SPL A Mother’s Day Tea will be held at 4 p.m. at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Appropriate for school-age children grades K-4. While moms relax in the library, participating youth will prepare a special surprise for them. Space is limited and registration is required. Call (508) 842-0081 for info or to register. Southborough Red Cross Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 1-7 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Rd. (Route 30), Southborough. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org for info. Foiled! at Higgins Armory Museum Join Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester at 6 p.m. to watch as its celebrity fencers compete to win the coveted “Higgins Armory Museum Golden Foil.” A group of local celebrities and business people have agreed to come together and fence in order to raise funds for the Higgins Armory Museum. Ticket costs are $50 admission, $100 for a lesson and a bout, and $150 to enter the tournament. Sponsorships: Fencer $50, Marshal $100 and Director $150. Tickets are limited. Visit www.higgins.org or call (508) 853-6015 for info or tickets. 9 Friday Oak Middle School Spring Musical Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury is presenting its spring musical, “The Boy Friend,” at 7 p.m. (also May 10 at 7 p.m. and May 11 at 2 p.m.). Tickets: $7, $5 seniors/student. Contact Donna at (508) 842-9395 for tickets or info. Friends of the Northborough Library Book Sale The Friends of the Northborough Library will be holding their annual Spring Book Preview Sale for Friends members from 1-4 p.m. at Rice Baptist Church, 85 Lincoln St. (off of Route 20), Northborough. The sale opens to the general public May 10, 9-2 p.m. A bag sale of $5 per bag will occur at the end of May 10. Relay For Life “Paint the Town Purple” The public is invited to help “Paint the Town PURPLE” through May 17 in honor of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Shrewsbury, to be held May 16-17 at the Oak Middle School track. To purchase purple bows to hang on your doors and mailboxes, contact Deanna at (508) 845-5341. For Relay info, contact Deb at deb.srfl@yahoo.com. Westborough Players' Club "Not Now, Darling" The Westborough Players' Club is presenting the adult British comedy "Not Now, Darling" at The Willows of Westborough, Lyman Street, Westborough,  at 8 p.m. (also May 10, 11, 16 and 17. The May 11 performance will be a matinee at 2 p.m.; all other performances are at 8 p.m.). Tickets ($12, $10 seniors/students) may be reserved online at www.westboroughplayers.com or by calling (508) 393-4627. Chamber Women’s Business Council Meeting The Assabet Valley Chamber and the Marlborough Regional Chamber are hosting a joint Women’s Business Council Meeting from 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 123 Boston Post Rd. West, Marlborough. Guest speaker: Elizabeth Funk, principal of EFL Consulting and the former CEO of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of MA. Registration is due by May 7. Cost: $20 pp and payable at the door. For info, contact the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at (978) 568-0360 or e-mail info@assabetvalleychamber.org. Spring Connections Luncheon Deadline Deadline to register for the Women's Business Network’s Annual Spring Connections Luncheon (to be held May 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard). The soup and sandwich networking event is open to members and any woman interested in business. For details, visit www.wbn-ma.org. To register ($15 - checks payable to Seasonal Specialties), contact Clare Harlow at (978) 394-1057 or clarehl@juno.com. 10 Saturday AV Mastersingers Choral Concert The Assabet Valley Mastersingers and orchestra will present “A Mass for Peace” at 8 p.m. at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough. Tickets: $15, $12 students/seniors. Advanced sale discount $1. For info, call (978) 562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org Southborough Gardeners Annual Plant Sale The Southborough Gardeners will hold their annual Plant Sale from 8 a.m.-noon, at the Community House, located at the intersection of Routes 30/85. Come early for the best selection of plants shared by the gardeners from their own gardens, as well as local nursery stock. The plant sale will include a wide selection of annuals, perennials and hanging baskets, which are all suitable for spring planting or for Mother’s Day gifts. For info, visit www.gardencentral.org/gcfm/southboroughgardeners. Zeh School Kidzfest 2008 Come and celebrate 10 years of Zebra fun at Marion E. Zeh School, 33 Howard St., Northborough! The event will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and includes moon-bounce, slide, dunk tank, lazer tag, speed pitch, Galaxy Blaster, Plinko, birthday candle ring toss, candy pitch, Zeh Bowladrome, basketball, cakewalk, raffles, food, more. Westborough Storm Drain Stenciling Westborough storm drains will be marked and stenciled starting at 7:30 a.m. Those interested in participating and learning more should e-mail Kris Allen at krisallen@charter.net. Troop 382 Flower Sale Westborough Boy Scout Troop 382 will hold its annual Flower Sale at the Tufts Machine Shop, Main St., Westborough. All profits are used to benefit the Troop. Children’s Silhouette Portraits The Immaculate Conception School (IC) in Marlborough will be offering free-hand portraits of children in silhouette from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sittings take approximately 10 minutes and will be held at IC Upper School in Meehan Hall, located at 119 Washington St., Marlborough. Silhouettes are just $28 for the first cutting. One additional portrait of the same child can be purchased for $10. Frames will also be available for an additional charge. Space is limited. To schedule a sitting, contact Lisa at (508) 251-1600. Annual Cradles to Crayons Collection St. Bernadette Outreach will be joined by Northboro’s Caring Kids Club in hosting the 3rd annual collection for Cradles to Crayons from 9 a.m.-noon at St. Bernadette Church’s parking lot, 266 Main St., Northborough. Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit organization which supplies children in need throughout Massachusetts with basic essentials. For info on acceptable donations, visit www.cradlestocrayons.org or call Julie at (508) 713-1412. Motherless Daughter’s Day at FCC There will be a Motherless Daughter's Day event at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury. Women who have lost their mothers are welcome to attend the breakfast and time of sharing and support. Participants may bring a photograph or memento of their mother to share. Free, everyone in the community is welcome to attend. For further info, contact Carol Geary at (508) 845-6070. 11 Sunday Westborough Red Cross Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St., Westborough. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org for info. Upcoming LBJ Lecture, Discussion at Northborough Senior Center “All the Way with LBJ: The 1964 Election,” an informative and entertaining program with Dr. Gary Hylander, will by presented May 12, at 1 p.m., at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Cost: $5. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5035. Mehndi Demonstration at WPL Experience the traditional art of Mehndi, the art of applying henna onto the skin to make temporary tattoos, May 13, from 4-6 p.m., at Westborough Public Library, West Main St. For grades 5 and up. Permission slips are available at the library. For more info, call (508) 366-3050. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More meets May 13, at 7 p.m., at the 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin. Topic: "Probiotics." Learn what probiotics are and how they help to keep us healthy. Visitors welcome for information, refreshments, and an evening out. For more info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Stem Cell Research Presentation Congregation B'nai Shalom, 117 East Main St. in Westborough, will co-host with the Greater Boroughs Chapter of Hadassah for an educational panel presentation on Stem Cell Research. The event will run May, 14, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., in the sanctuary at B'nai Shalom. The evening will begin with refreshments at 6:30, with the panel at 7 p.m. A Q&A period follows after the panelists’ presentations. AV Chamber After  Five Business Networking The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to attend a Business After Five networking experience. The event is hosted by Serendipity, 63B Main St., Hudson and is slated for May 14, from 5-7 pm. After Five’s feature outstanding networking opportunities, delicious refreshments and complimentary raffles.  Businesses are encouraged to bring brochures for the literature table. Cost is $10 pp ($15 for nonmembers) and reservations are appreciated. To register, contact the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at (978) 568-0360 or info@assabetvalleychamber.org. Marlborough Red Cross Blood Drives Two American Red Cross blood drives will be held May 14 and 28, from 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Marlborough Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org for info. Friends Book and Media Sale The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will hold its Book and Media Sale May 16-17, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and May 18, 1-4 p.m. Donated items (books, audio books, CDs, video games, CD ROMs, DVDs, videos, music cassettes) can be dropped off during regular business hours. Call (508) 842-0081 for info. Northborough Garden Club Plant Sale The annual spring plant sale will be held May 17, from 8 a.m.-noon, at the corner of Blake and Main Streets, Northborough center. The sale will feature hardy sun and shade loving perennials, herbs and ground covers dug from members' and community residents' gardens. Sale proceeds will benefit the annual scholarship fund and town beautification projects. For more info, visit http://gardencentral.org/clubs/plantsale. First Annual Car Show at AVRTHS On May 17, there will be something new in the parking lot at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. The Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Business Technology program, will be hosting a Car Show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with registration only $10 per car. The day promises to be a fun-filled event for car aficionados everywhere, with food provided by Assabet’s Culinary Arts department, music, prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and dash plaques for the first 200 cars. Admission is free. Rain date: May 31. For info, call Joe Dalton at (508) 485-9430 ext. 233 or visit www.assabettech.com. Central One Family Day Event On May 18, Central One Federal Credit Union, 714 Main St., Shrewsbury, will hold its 9th annual Family Day, with festivities from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes games and prizes, music, pony rides, food and more. Visit www.centralfcu.com for info. Westborough Wildflower Walk The Westborough Garden Club is sponsoring a Wildflower Walk May 28, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Bowman Conservation Area. Participants should meet at the Bowman Conservation Area parking lot, Bowman Street. For info, e-mail Annie Reid at anneareid@aol.com. Shepherd Hill Craft Show Deadline May 31 is the deadline for crafters to apply for the Shepherd Hill Regional High School’s “Festival of Crafts” in November. Visit www.shepherdhillchorus.com and click on “forms” for an application or call Robyn at (508) 248-0710 and Barbara at (508) 248-1493 for info. Ongoing Kitchen and Garden Tour The Southborough Gardeners have announced that advance tickets for a Kitchen and Garden Tour (to be held June 1, from 1-5 p.m.) are available for $20. To purchase advance tickets, send a SASE with check to Southborough Gardeners, P.O. Box 184, Southborough, MA 01772; call (508) 485-8959; or e-mail mlaura291@aol.com. Advance tickets are also available at the Southborough Library. On the day of the tour, pick up a map and ticket for $25 at the Community House. For info, visit www.gardencentral.org/gcfm/southboroughgardeners. AV Pastoral Counseling Support Groups Are you looking for support, a listening ear, compassion from someone coping with a similar situation? Join a small group of others who come together to share and receive leadership and perspective. The new spring support groups available at Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Westborough include a caregivers group for anyone feeling overwhelmed while taking care of another; a divorce group for anyone considering or going through separation or divorce or have been legally divorced; and a grief and loss group. For info, call Mary Taber at (508) 366-4000. Ice Hockey Adult Leagues Spring/summer ice hockey adult leagues are starting in May, and players and teams are needed for all levels of play at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough and other metro locations. If interested, call for a brochure at (888) 456-3745 or e-mail adulthockeyneshl@aol.com. Summer Drama Workshop Offerings A variety of theater arts education programs is being offered by the Arts Alliance to area students entering grades 1-13. Each drama workshop concludes with a performance of a popular production. All sessions meet weekdays, with a few Saturday performances. Registration is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition fees are discounted for members of the Arts Alliance. Most programs begin June 23. For info and a downloadable registration form that can be printed and forwarded, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. Young at Heart Upcoming Trips The Young at Heart group will be going to the Northshore Music Theatre May 21 to see the award-winning Broadway musical, "The Producers." An all-you-can eat buffet lunch is included for $69. The bus leaves from the Westborough Senior Center. Call Sue at (508) 476-3438 for more info. Safe Place Support Group Safe Place, a free, confidential support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 7-9 p.m., at the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, starting May 14. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at (617) 536-2460. Westborough Fibromyalgia Support Group The ongoing support group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westborough Plaza), at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome  (people with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, as well as family and household members) for discussion, coping tips and understanding. For more info, call Diana at (978) 568-0566. Free GED Classes in Hudson The Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center offers a free GED preparation program in Hudson, including ABE classes in Basic Skills, pre-GED and GED. Registration is ongoing. Classes run through June at the Hudson High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Practice GED testing is also offered year-round. For more info, call (978) 567-6250 ext. 0137. Route 9 Business Builders Membership Route 9 Business Builders, an established business networking organization, is looking for energetic, like-minded individuals with experience and an interest in growing their business to become members. The organization meets every Thursday at Reliant Mortgage, Route 9 in Westborough. For info, call Mark at (508) 826-7347 or visit www.rte9bb.com. 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. Conservation Volunteers Wanted The Conservation Department of New England Wild Flower Society seeks volunteers to join the Society’s award-winning conservation programs including invasive plant mapping, and other critical field projects throughout New England. An important focus is the early detection and response to new invasions. No previous experience is necessary and comprehensive free training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in central and western Massachusetts. For more info, visit www.newenglandwild.org, contact jburns@newenglandwild.org or call (508) 877-7630 ext. 3203. MAB Car Donations MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association of the Blind) is accepting the donation of unwanted cars to benefit its services and programs. Free tow and quick pick up. Boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles also accepted. For info, call (888) 613-2777 or (508) 854-0700. 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 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. 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.