Calendar

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23 Friday Art Students Exhibit in Hudson Artwork created by local students attending various Hudson schools, as well as area students enrolled in the Arts Alliance’s Arts Afterschool classes, will be displayed in the front windows of businesses along Main Street in Hudson through June 1. For more info, contact the Hudson Area Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Saint Vincent Cancer Survivor Day Deadline Deadline to RSVP to the Saint Vincent Hospital National Cancer Survivor Day event (to be held June 1, from 12-3 p.m., in the hospital’s atrium, 123 Summer St., Worcester). Participants will enjoy a picnic lunch, entertainment and information. For info or to RSVP, call (508) 363-7430. Westborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will take place from 2-8 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a Uno’s coupon and be entered into a drawing for Red Sox tickets. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Heart and Music Gala “Heart and Music: a Night of Song for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS” will be presented by Westborough High School's Center Stage at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium, West Main St. The event features medleys and musical numbers from numerous popular Broadway shows, such as “Wicked” and “Hairspray.” A raffle of theatre/Broadway memorabilia and other local business donations will be held. The tickets are free with a suggested donation of $10. 26 Monday First Parish Memorial Day Fair First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, 40 Church St. in Northborough, will hold its annual Memorial Day Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafters and artisans will be exhibiting their wares and flea market tables will be set up. Along with the craft fair there will be plant and book sales, as well as a barbecue and strawberry shortcake. Children’s activities, such as sand art and face painting, will also be offered. Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade The Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. from the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave., and makes stops at the Soldier’s Statue in front of Police Station on Maple Ave., the War Memorial at the Town Center, and concludes at Mountain View Cemetery. 27 Tuesday Diabetic Support Group Meeting The Diabetic Support Group meets at 1 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. All are welcome. For info, call (508) 393-5035. CWE Offers Bank Financing Session The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) will present “How to Obtain Bank Financing” from 12-2 p.m. at 50 Elm St., 2nd floor, Worcester. Participants will learn the pros and cons of various funding options and more. RSVPs are required. For info, call (508) 363-2300. 28 Wednesday *****PHOTO***** Friends MPL Young People’s Concert The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the “ANICK 11th Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert” at 7 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium of the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. The four finalists of the audition will be showcased. Free admission. For info, call (508) 485-0290/(413) 648-9663 or e-mail rajohnson36@verizon.net.    Westborough Wildflower Walk The Westborough Garden Club is sponsoring a Wildflower Walk, 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. “High Powered Immunity” Workshop A workshop on “High Powered Immunity” will be presented from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Northborough Chiropractic, 6 Maple St. Participants will learn how we really get sick and how to prevent it, ways to optimize health and vitality, and more. Space is limited and registration is required. For info, call (508) 393-2513 or visit www.northborochiropractic.com. 29 Thursday WPL Presents Author Adam Pachter The Westborough Public Library, W. Main St., continues its centennial celebration with a presentation by Adam Pachter, author of “Fenway Fiction” and “Further Fenway Fiction,” at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of books will be available for purchase and signing. The program is free and open to the public. 30 Friday Tower Hill Plant Sale Preview Party During Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s Plant Sale Preview Party, Sale & Auction from 5:30-8:30 p.m., guests will have first choice of the multitude of plants that will be on sale to the general public the following day. Also participate in silent and live auctions of choice plant specimens, plant accessories, and other related items. Tickets: $25. Tower Hill is located at 11 French Dr., Boylston, and can be visited at www.towerhillbg.org or called at (508) 869-6111. Salisbury Singers Cabaret Evenings Salisbury Singers will treat audiences to a feast of popular show tunes from the songbooks of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more The Broadway Cabaret takes place two nights, May 30 and 31, at 7:30 p.m., in the Hagan Center at Assumption College, 500 Salisbury St., Worcester. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and children, and may be reserved by calling (508) 799-3848. Visit www.salisburysingers.org for more info. 31 Saturday Hudson Community Fest The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the 22nd annual Hudson Community Fest from 9 am.-3:30 pm at the Hudson Town Hall and throughout the downtown. The event boasts free family entertainment, over 80 vendors, yard sales, a truck zoo, a food court and various children’s activities. For more info, log onto events at www.assabetvalleychamber.org or call (978) 568-0360. FUMC Yard Sale, Car Wash In conjunction with Hudson Community Fest, First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St., invites the community to its Giant Yard Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the church parking lot. In addition to the yard sale, there will be a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and a car wash. Tickets for the barbecue are $8 adults, $6 seniors/children under 12, $30 max per family. More info is available at (978) 562-2932 or www.hudsonfumc.com. The Worcester Chorus Tribute to Gershwin Music Worcester will present the Worcester Chorus in “Fascinatin’ Rhythm – A Salute to Gershwin” at 8 p.m. at Alden Memorial Hall, WPI. Tickets: $25, $18 students. For info or tickets, visit www.musicworcester.org or call (508) 754-3231. Mount Olivet Yard and Bake Sale Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, corner of Prospect and Spring sts., Shrewsbury, will hold a yard sale and bake sale from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Rain or shine. No early birds. For info, call (508) 842-2731. Tower Hill Annual Plant Sale Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston, will hold its 23rd annual Plant Sale starting at 9 a.m. for members and 11 a.m. for the general public. Free admission, with $1 parking fee per car. Includes perennials, herbs and everlastings, shrubs and trees, native plants, houseplants, annuals, vegetables, much more. Visit www.towerhillbg.org or call (508) 869-6111 for info. Hudson Democratic Town Committee The Hudson Democratic Town Committee will have a table at the Hudson Community Fest near Town Hall from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Info about the committee, campaign literature about Democratic candidates, and voter registration forms will be available. "Vote Democratic" canvas tote bags will be for sale. The committee will also be collecting donations of disposable diapers and toddler pull-ups to benefit the Willis House Shelter in Hudson. Contact HDTC Chair Janet Feil at ((978) 562-0993 for info on the committee.. Baby-Sitting Faire The Northborough Free Library is holding a baby-sitting faire for parents looking for a baby-sitter and for teenagers looking for a baby-sitting job. The faire will be held at the Northborough Town Hall gym from 11 a.m.-1 pm. Interested baby-sitters must sign-up in advance to reserve table space. Parents can drop-in any time during the two hours to interview potential baby-sitters. Call the Children's Department at (508) 393-5025 to reserve a space or for info. There is also a 10:30 a.m. mini-workshop on interviewing techniques for interested baby-sitters. Shrewsbury Scouts Bottle Drive Boy Scout Pack 114 of Shrewsbury will hold a bottle drive from 9:30-11 a.m. at Beal School. Unitarian Universalist Spring Yard Sale The Unitarian Universalist Church of Westborough, 64 West Main St., will hold its annual Spring Yard Sale from 8 a.m.-noon. For info, call the church office at (508) 366-2635. North Grafton “Pre-Owned” Sale The North Grafton United Methodist Church, 10 Overlook St. (across form Washington Mills), will host a very special "pre-owned" sales event May 31, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain or shine. In addition to attic treasures, tools, office materials, books, picture frames and other goodies, “pre-owned” furniture will also be available. Cash only (no checks). No early birds. Worcester Children's Chorus Auditions From 1-3 p.m., auditions for Worcester Children's Chorus will be held at First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury on the Green. The new chorus for boys and girls is accepting treble voices, grades 5 through high school, in preparation for its first season. For more info or to schedule an audition, call Worcester Children's Chorus at (508) 767-7077. Shepherd Hill Craft Show Deadline 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. 1 Sunday Kitchen and Garden Tour The Southborough Gardeners have planned a Kitchen and Garden Tour, from 1-5 p.m., that includes eight Southborough locations. Tickets: $20 advance, $25 at the door (the Community House, 28 Main St.). For advance tickets, call (508) 485-8959, e-mail mlaura291@aol.com or stop by the Southborough Library. For info, visit www.gardencentral.org/gcfm/southboroughgardeners. “Brides Through the Ages” Opening Reception The opening reception for “Brides through the Ages,” the new exhibit at the Northborough Historical Society Museum, will be held 1-4 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The exhibit is on display through June and in September and October. The Northborough Historical Society is located at 50 Main St. Upcoming St. Michael Golf Tournament Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Saint Michael Parish Schools Golf Tournament, to be held June 2 at Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Rd., Stow. Registration is at 11 a.m., start time 12 p.m., and dinner begins at 5 p.m. The $160 entrance fee includes the round of golf, golf cart, buffet dinner and prizes. Visit the Saint Michael Parish website at www.stmikes.org or call the Parish Development Office at (978) 562-2552 for info or to register. Habitat for Humanity Info Session Individuals wishing to volunteer at the local level with the Greater Worcester Habitat for Humanity are invited to an information session June 2, at 7 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 111 Park Ave., Worcester. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are needed. For info, call (508) 799-9259 or visit www.gwhfh.org. SPL Presents “Making of Multi-Cultural America” On June 3 at 7 p.m., Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will host  professional historian, author and speaker Edward T. O'Donnell, PhD on a multimedia presentation on the history of American immigration. Professor O’Donnell will exhibit vintage photographs, maps, cartoons and other documents to provide a lively presentation that examines how America became the multicultural society we know today. Free and open to all. For further info, contact the Shrewsbury Public Library at (508) 842-0081 ext. 3. Post Grad Technical Training Info Session The next info session for the Assabet Valley Post Graduate Technical Training program will be June 3, at 9 a.m. at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. There are still some openings for course offerings starting in September. For details, contact Cindy Zomar at (508) 485-9430 ext. 250 or visit www.assabettech.com under the Post Graduate tab. VNA Grief Support Group VNA Care Network & Hospice offers a free grief support group this summer for adults who are coping with the death of a loved one. The group will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. on alternate Wednesdays beginning June 4 for seven meetings continuing through Aug. 27. (New members will be accepted through July 2.) Meetings are held at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. (Route 20). To register or for info, contact Susan Tarantino at (800) 521-5539 ext. 5624 or starantino@vnacarenetwork.org, or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org. Northborough Garden Club Meeting The Northborough Garden Club will meet June 5, at 7 p.m., at the Northborough Senior Center, One Centre Dr. (off Hudson Street). Club member Betty Tetreault will present a slide show program on perennial planting. Guests are welcome to attend for a $3 fee. Further info may be found at http://gardencentral.org/clubs/june. St. Spyridon Grecian Festival 2008 Join the St. Spyridon community as they once again transport you to a Grecian village in the heart of Worcester. The festival will be held at the cathedral, 102 Russell St., June 6, 7 and 8. Opening ceremonies begin June 6 at 4:15 with festivities running to 12 midnight; noon-midnight June 7; and noon-10 p.m. June 8. Admission: $1. For info call (508) 791-7326 or visit www.spyridoncathedral.org. MMS Performs “Twinderella” Marlborough Middle School 7th graders will be performing “Twinderella-The Musical” June 6, at 7 p.m., in the Marlborough Middle School auditorium, 25 Union St. The hilarious musical tells the story of Cinderella and her long lost brother Bob as they fall in love with the prince and princess of Wychwood-under-Ooze. All tickets are $5 and available at the door or by calling (508) 485-7725. ADVISE Tag Sale ADVISE (Against Domestic Violence in Shrewsbury Education Project) will hold its annual Tag Sale June 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the First Congregational Church in Shrewsbury. Donations of household items, seasonal decorations, linens, children's clothing and toys and small furniture are needed. No adult clothing, please. All proceeds of the sale will be used to assist victims of domestic violence. For info on where to bring donations, call (508) 845-9586 or (508) 845-2211. Blessing of the Bikes at First Federated Church On June 8, during the 10:30 a.m. service, the 4th annual Blessing of the Bikes will be held at First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson. At the traditional event, all who attend may bring their bicycles, tricycles, motorcycles and anything on two wheels for a blessing.  After the service, a barbecue (bring a blanket or chairs) will be held in the meadow behind the church. For more info, call (978) 562-9207. Golf Tourney to Benefit Shrewsbury Charities A golf tournament to benefit Shrewsbury charities and community programs will be held June 9 at Blackstone National in Sutton. Tee off time is 8 a.m. and the format is best ball. Cost: $135pp and contests include Longest Drive, Betting Hole, Hole in One. For info, contact April Healey at (508) 841-0566 or abhealey@centralfcu.com. Technical Theater Workshop for Teens An intensive, hands-on workshop for area teens interested in learning technical theater skills will begin June 23 at Hudson High School auditorium, 69 Brigham St., and meet from 1:30-4:30 p.m. through July 17. Through a series of collaborative projects, students entering grades 8-13 will learn about scenic, costume and lighting design, in support of the summer productions of “Anything Goes,” “Disney’s Mulan Jr.,” and/or “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Visit www.upwitharts.org to download a printable registration form or call (978) 562-1646 for info. SonHarvest County Fair Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, invites children ages 4-12 to join its SonHarvest County Fair (to be held June 23-27, from 9 a.m.-noon). Registration fee: $12 per child. For info or a registration form, call (508) 393-8156. Vacation Bible Club at First Federated Church The First Federated Church of Hudson will host its Vacation Bible Club July 29-30, from 6-8 p.m., at the church location at 200 Central St., Hudson. This year’s lighthouse theme is entitled “Let God be the Light of Your Life.” All community children ages 4 and older are invited. To sign up, call (978) 562-9207 and leave your name and phone number and how many will be attending. Pre-Engineering Mini Camp at AVRTHS This July, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School will be offering a Pre-Engineering Mini Camp for interested 11- to 14-year-old area students. There will be two identical sessions offered during the week of July 14-18, one session from 8-11 a.m. and the other from 12-3 p.m., with a cost of only $100 for either session. Interested applicants must register by mail, fax or in person at the school. Class sizes are limited. No phone registrations will be accepted. Contact Alyssia Bisol at (508) 485-9430 ext. 430 or  abisol@assabet.org to have an application mailed, or pick one up at the school at 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Application requests may also be faxed to (508) 303-8493.     Ongoing Hudson Public Library Poetry Contest The Hudson Public Library is accepting entries for the annual Poetry Contest through June 7. Each participant can enter 2 poems and prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Winners will be announced June 24, at 7 p.m., during the annual Poetry Presentation. Entry forms are available at the library’s front desk. For info, call Cora Arsenault at (978) 568-9644. ARHS Spring Art Show Algonquin Regional High School, Bartlett Street in Northborough, will host its annual Spring Art Show through May 30. The show includes paintings, photography, sculpture and multi-media art from students in grades 9-12 at varying levels, and also features a section for advanced students. Post Road Art Center Spring Flower Show The Spring Flower Show at the Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough, can be viewed during regular gallery hours, Mondays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through June 5. For info, visit www.postroadartcenter.com. “Washes of Color” Exhibit at Wayside Inn The paintings and photographs of Alice Shafer will be on display through June 29 at the Wayside Inn Gallery, 72 Wayside Rd., Sudbury. The exhibit, open for viewing 9 a.m.-8 p.m. every day, features watercolor paintings, mixed media paintings and photographs that reflect Shafer’s interest in detail and color. Visit www.wayside.org or call (978) 443-1776 for info. 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. 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. 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 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.