Calendar

Calendar

13 Friday Solo & Chamber Music Concert At 7 p.m., members of the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Singers of Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St., will present a Solo & Chamber Music concert. Directed by Jason Caron and Jeannette McLellan, with piano accompaniment by Jeannette McLellan. Admission is free. Westborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will run from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, 35 Chauncy St. All donors will be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Gypsy Moon Dance Company presents Marrakech The Assabet Valley Technical High School auditorium, Fitchburg St, Marlborough, will host a production of “Marrakech” by the Gypsy Moon Company at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets: $5 at the door. For more info, visit www.gypsymoondancecompany.com. 14 Saturday Tatnuck Author Event Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will be holding an author’s event starting with Dr. Nick Trout (“Tell Me Where it Hurts”) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Brunhilde Luken (“My Walk With Christ, A Spiritual Journey”) from 1-3 p.m.; and Elizabeth Golden (“When Life Throws You a Curve”) from 3-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call (508) 366-4959 or visit www.tatnuck.com for info. Shrewsbury Post Office “Passport Day” The Shrewsbury Post Office, 43 Maple Ave., will hold a special “Passport Day” from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Requirements include evidence of citizenship, two passport photos, and current photo ID. Cost: $100 ages 16 and over, $85 for ages under 16 years, $75 for renewals, and $15 for passport photos (if needed). Applications are available at the post office or www.usps.com/passport. AV Area Family Network Vehicle Fair Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Fitchburg Street, Marlborough, will be the site of the AV Area Family Network Vehicle Fair from 9-10:30 a.m. See vehicles of all types, sizes and uses; get close-up looks; and climb aboard. For info, call the Assabet Valley Area Family Network at (508) 485-0085 or visit www.avafn.org. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Marlborough Hospital’s Safe Summer Fun Day Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St., will hold its annual Safe Summer Fun Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Includes music, games, giveaways, bike and fire safety, rock wall climbing, more. Rain date: June 15. Evangelical Congregational Church Craft Fair The Evangelical Congregational Church, corner of Church/West Main sts., Westborough, is sponsoring a Craft & Goods Fair from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes jewelry, stained glass, photography, bath and body products, scrapbooking, home decor, baby clothes, antiques, kid’s corner, art work, cosmetics, silent auction items, face painting, free activities for the kids and more. For info and for interested vendors, call Cathie at (508) 870-0521 or visit www.freewebs.com/craftfairwecc. Big Truck Day Come and see all of the trucks used by the Northborough Public Works Department from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Algonquin Regional High School (upper parking lot), Bartlett St., Northborough. Bring a camera so you can have your picture taken while riding one of the big trucks! T-shirts will be available for $12 in sizes from YS up to AXXL on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free and everyone is welcome. “Field of Flags” Dedication Service The public is warmly invited to an interfaith service to dedicate the Field of Flags on Flag Day at 11 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., downtown Hudson. The service is co-sponsored by both the Marlborough-Hudson Interfaith Association and the Hudson Clergy Association. For info, call the church office at (978) 562-9180. Sports Equipment Drop Off Day As summer is approaching, not only are there many children with outgrown or barely used sports equipment, but also many children in need of this equipment to participate on an athletic team. A drop off day of gently used sports equipment will run from 9 a.m.-noon at the Westborough High School cafeteria, West Main St. items can also be dropped off at the Recreation Dept. at Town Hall during regular business hours. For info, contact Nicole Arsenis at Narsenis@yahoo.com or Mary Anne Bryant at (508) 366-8050. St. Stephens Car Wash and Bake Sale St. Stephen's Youth Group will be hosting a car wash and bake sale in the church parking lot at 3 John St, Westborough, from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Proceeds will go to the group’s summer Mission Trip to Portland, Me. to help inner city families. Beer Garden at Higgins Armory Museum Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester will hold its semi-annual beer tasting starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for non-members, $5 for designated drivers, $45 at the door. Tickets are limited, so call (508) 853-6015 or visit www.higgins.org for info.  Riverfest Celebration: “Walking the Trails of Billerica” Enjoy a leisurely walk from 10 a.m.-noon with Sudbury Valley Trustees at its Ralph Hill Conservation Area within the town of Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park. The walk will begin at the trail head off Treble Cove Road and explore all the trails in the park. No fee and no reservations required. Visit www.svtweb.org or call (978) 443-5588 for additional info. Auditions for River’s Edge Players Musical The Arts Alliance announces open auditions for the musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. Anyone age 17 years and older may try out for this River’s Edge Players production. For more info, e-mail arts_alliance@upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. 15 Sunday Grace Baptist Church Father's Day Breakfast Join Grace Baptist Church of Shrewsbury, 10 Stanley Rd., at 9:30 a.m. for its annual Father’s Day Breakfast. Everyone is welcome, but reservations are encouraged. Visit www.egbc.org, call (508)752-0217 or e-mail pastor@egbc.org for info. Sudbury Valley Trustees Sunset Paddle Sudbury Valley Trustees and Tom Arnold, SVT member and volunteer, will be hosting a sunset paddle along the Sudbury River from 7-9 p.m. Free. The trip will start and end at River Road, just off Route 27 in Sudbury. Participants will take an easy paddle and then raft together under the moon. Feel free to bring a dessert to share, a suitable cold beverage and a camera. Limited canoe rentals are available for $20 and must be reserved in advance. Visit www.svtorg.web for additional info or call (978) 443-5588. St. Stephen’s Summer Services St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, starts its Sunday service schedule of one service at 9 a.m. For info, call (508) 366-4134. 16 Monday WCLT Annual Meeting                      The Westborough Community Land Trust will hold its Annual Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, Ruggles Street. Join members of WCLT to learn about the year’s achievements and to hear Christine Loughlin, O.P., director of Crystal Spring Center for Earth Learning, speak on sustainability and our wider connection to the earth. For info, contact Rosemary Johnson at rosemjohn@verizon.net or visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org. 17 Tuesday Shrewsbury Friends Luncheon The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. will celebrate the end of the year with a luncheon on at Indian Meadows in Westborough. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the front desk of the Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Menu choices are stuffed breast of chicken or baked scallops. Come join in the fellowship as the Shrewsbury Friends close another successful year. Aldorisio Dance Academy Pre-Registration Fall 2008 pre-registration will be held through June 19 at Laurene Aldorisio’s Academy of Dance Expression, 180 Turnpike Rd., Westborough. Call (508) 836-3608 or visit www.laurenedanceexpressions.com for info. Shrewsbury Democratic Candidate Debate The Shrewsbury Democratic Town Committee will host a “Candidates’ Debate” with Doug Belanger and Michael Moore (candidates for the 2nd Worcester Senate District) at 7 p.m. at Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden St. For info, call SDTC Vice Chair Paula Buonomo at (508) 842-8680. 18 Wednesday Annual Yesue Memorial Concert The 11th annual Professor Alfredo N. Yesue Memorial Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at Wood Park in Hudson. The public is invited to enjoy the River’s Edge Community Band, River’s Edge Chorale and the Pro Musica Youth Chorus. Rain location: Hudson High School auditorium, 69 Brigham St. Cost is free with donations accepted. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. “Cooking for Coumadin” Education Program “Cooking for Coumadin: A Recipe for Success” will be presented from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hoagland-Pincus Conference Center, 222 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury. The program will help Coumadin patients learn why certain foods have an impact on warfarin therapy and INR results. Free, but seating is limited. For info or to register, call Keri Lynne Tellez at (407) 563-2411. New Summer Golf League Starts Hudson seniors are invited to sign up for a new summer golf league that’s starting at Twin Springs Golf Course in Bolton. Participating seniors will meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for $12 per week or $19.75 including cart. Call the Hudson Senior Center at (978) 568-9638 for info or to sign up. Willows Summer Concert Series The Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St., will present its 2nd of 9 summer concerts, starting at 7:15 p.m. Performers are the Alethea Grotto Band. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Free parking across the street at Hastings School. For info, call (800) 464-4730. McConnell Author/Celebrity Series Presents Susan Wornick Susan Wornick, WCVB-TV Channel 5 consumer advocate reporter, will be the guest speaker at the “MetroWest Daily News/Marlborough Enterprise 2008 McConnell Author/Celebrity Series NO. 25” at 7 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium, Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend. For questions or info, contact Ray Johnson at (508) 485-0290/(413) 648-9663 or rajohnson36@verizon.net. Greater Marlborough Good Scout Award Dinner The Greater Marlborough Good Scout Award dinner will be held at 6:15 p.m. at the Marlborough Country Club. Reservations and sponsorships for the event can be obtained by contacting The Knox Trail Council at (508) 872-6551. Hudson Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will run from 1-7 p.m. at the Hudson Elks, 91 Park St. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. 19 Thursday John Lebeaux Kick-off for State Senate The Committee to Elect John Lebeaux invites you to join state representatives Polito, Peterson and Frost at Maironis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to kick off Lebeux's race for State Senate. Everyone is welcome! For info, call (508) 842-8684 or visit www.johnlebeaux.com. MSB/Mass Housing Homebuyer Seminar Marlborough Savings Bank and MassHousing will hold a free homebuyers seminar from 6-7:30 p.m. at MSB’s Marlborough Loan Center. Space is limited. To register, contact Shereen Fahey at (978) 618-2587 or sfahey@agreatbank.com (leave your name, phone number and how many people in your party). Westborough Summer Reading Registration The Children’s Department at Westborough Public Library begins registration for its summer reading program. Theme: Wild Reads! For info, call (508) 366-3053 or visit www.westboroughlib.org. “Dollars for Scholars” Annual Scholarship Evening “Dollars for Scholars” Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of Marlborough will hold its annual Scholarship Awards Evening, starting at 7 p.m., at Courtyard by Marriott, 75 Felton St., Marlborough. Please RSVP to Alyson Wood at (508) 485-8517. Book Discussion Group Meeting The Monthly Book Discussion Group at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., will meet 1-3 p.m. to discuss “Tallgrass” by Sandra Dallas. To learn more, call Kerry McGuirl at the Northborough Free Library at (508) 393-5025. Caddisfly Info and Jewelry Workshop Learn all about Caddisflies, how jewelry is made from them, and even make your own at 7 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Fee: $3 members, $5 nonmembers. For info or to register, call (508) 753-6087. Northborough Senior Center Picnic Deadline for reservations to the Northborough Senior Center Annual Picnic. Event will be held June 24, 5-7 p.m., at Marlborough Fish & Game. Cost: $5. Call (508) 393-5035 for info or tickets. 20 Friday Farming Photography Exhibit Opens The opening reception for Berlin photographer Martin Miller will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St. While meeting the exhibiting artist and viewing his recent photographs, the public is welcome to enjoy refreshments and live music. The exhibit “Berlin…on the land” can be viewed during regular Town Hall hours, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays, through mid-September. Free. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Summer River Solstice Celebration Mark your calendars for the River Solstice Celebration from 7-9 p.m. A collaboration between Sudbury Valley Trustees, the Organization for the Assabet River, and Musketaquid Arts and Environment, the evening will start with a musical picnic supper at the Old Manse, followed by a light paddle past drumming and a bonfire at the Old Calf Pasture, and continue up the Assabet and Sudbury Rivers. Bring your candle lantern if you plan to join the flotilla of canoes and kayaks. Event is free. Call SVT at (978) 443-5588 or check www.svtewb.org for info. AV Chamber Business Network Breakfast The Business Network Breakfast is slated for 8-9 a.m. at Citizens Bank’s Community Room, downtown Hudson. Participants will give a two-minute presentation about their organization and distribute materials. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. To attend, contact the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at (978) 568-0360 or info@assabetvalleychamber.org. 21 Saturday PMC Fund-Raising Barbecue Everyone is invited to enjoy music by the band Steppin’ Out and a chicken BBQ from 2-7 p.m. at the Scandinavian Athletic Club, 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. Includes cash bar, raffles for Red Sox tickets and more, dancing, face painting and fun. Tickets: $15, $5 ages 5-12. To order tickets, contact Linda Rioux at (508) 795-0091 or pmcbbq@townisp.com. Donations benefit the Pan Mass Challenge. Saturday Morning Discovery Series Kicks Off Wide Open Spaces, with Marlborough’s own Peter Anick, will perform an hour-long bluegrass concert outdoors, weather-permitting, starting at 11 a.m., on Union Common, corner of Bolton (Route 85) and Main streets, Marlborough. Free. For info, call (978) 562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org. Westborough Library Centennial Birthday Party The Westborough Public Library honors its centennial with a giant birthday party from 2-4 p.m. on the lawn, 55 West Main St. Includes music, face painting, door prizes, refreshments and more. For info, call (508) 366-3050. Sts. Anargyroi Yard Sale Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, corner of Cashman/Central streets, Marlborough, will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m.-noon. Rain date: June 22. All proceeds will benefit the building fund. SVT Summer Solstice Sunrise The Sudbury Valley Trustees summer solstice hike to Half Moon Meadow Brook in Boxborough will be held 5:15-6:30 a.m. Join SVT member George Krusen on the longest day of the year and view the summer solstice sunrise as it shines through stone structures, allegedly Native American ceremonial structures. Registration is required. Cost: free for members, $5 non-members. Call (978) 443-5588 for info and registration. Against the Tide Swim, Kayak, Walk Against the Tide, a 1-mile swim, 2-mile kayak or 3-mile walk to benefit breast cancer research, will be held at Hopkinton State Park. Minimum donation is $150pp to participate. For info, visit www.againstthetidembcc.org or call (800) 649-MBCC. “Cottage Carnivale” Celebration The Cottage Children’s Center, a nonprofit early childhood education center at 197 Union St., Marlborough, is hosting a community event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain date: June 22. Admission is $10 per child, $25 for families of three or more, fee for kids under a year. Includes pony rides from 10 a.m.-noon, balloon sculpting from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., face painting from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and story time from 1-2 p.m. 22 Sunday Southborough Summer Nights Festival Join the fun at Southborough’s 5th annual Summer Nights Festival and fireworks display, an evening of free entertainment for the whole family! Events include a moonwalk, obstacle course, pony rides and Southborough Fire Department’s famous “Bubble Romp,” a special visit by children’s author Dayna Hilton and her fire safety dog Sparkles, food and more! The event starts at 5:30 p.m. (fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.) at Neary School field, Parkerville Rd. Rain date: Aug. 25. For info, call (508) 229-4452. Boxer Buddies Rescue Yard Sale Join Boxer Buddies Rescue Inc. for a huge yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pete’s Bluebird Restaurant, Route 140, Bellingham. Rain date: June 29. Includes toys, books, household items, bake sale, raffle, Christmas items, more. Call (508) 657-8348 for info. Upcoming Knights Templar Lecture “Knights Templar: From the Holy Lands to William Penn’s Holy Experiment” will be presented by Andrew Linnell June 23, starting at 6:15 p.m., at Marlborough Public Library’s Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. For further info, call the library at (508) 624-6900. Vacation Bible Camp at FUMC First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St., invites area kids to attend their Vacation Bible Camp from June 23-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Theme: “Polar Expedition.” Pre-registration is required. For more info, call the church office at (978) 562-2932 or Karen Eadie at (978) 568-9231.   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. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will meet June 24, at 7 p.m. at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Topic: "Home Renovations.” Visitors welcome for information, refreshments and an evening out. For info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Marlborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held June 25, from 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts., Marlborough. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Tufts Summer Sunset Lecture Series “Caring for the Geriatric Dog” will be presented June 25 at TCSVM in North Grafton. Open to the public. For info, contact the Continuing Education Department at (508) 887-4723 or vetCEinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/continedu. Marlborough Friends “Old Fashioned Hoedown” The Friends of Marlborough Seniors will host an “Old Fashioned Hoedown” June 26, from 5-9 p.m., at the Masonic Hall in Marlborough. Enjoy music, dancing, BBQ dinner, door prizes, auction and more. All ages welcome. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the Senior Center. For info, call (508) 485-6492. CSF Youth Golf Tournament Sign up has begun for the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of Marlborough “Dollars for Scholars” 7th annual Youth Golf Tournament, to be held June 26 at St. Mark’s Golf Course in Southborough. Open to children from 5–18 years old. Includes a continental breakfast, nine holes of par 3 golf, a gift bag full of prizes, golf shirts and snacks. For more info, contact Maggie Guardiani at (401) 365-5158 or mguard2802@cox.net. Toe Jam Puppet Band Kickoff Concert Sponsored by the Northborough Cultural Council and the Community Partnership for Children, the summer reading kickoff concert will be held June 26, 7-8 p.m., at Proctor Elementary School, 26 Jefferson Rd., Northborough. All ages welcome. To register, stop by the Children’s Room at Northborough Free Library or call (508) 393-5025. Dismas House Anniversary celebration Dismas House will celebrate the first anniversary of the Father John Brooks House, the second anniversary of the Almost Home Program and the 20th anniversary of its flagship program on Richards Street, on June 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 554 Main St., Worcester. Tickets are $25 and must be paid in advance. Visit www.dismashouse.org for info. Lego Explorations Program The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., invites children in grades 3-6 to “Lego Explorations: Simple Machines” with Michael Strickland June 28, from 1-3 p.m. To register or for info, call (508) 393-5025 or stop by the Children’s Room. Hudson Senior Center Annual Cookout The Friends of the Hudson Senior Center will hold their annual cookout July 1, starting at 11:30 a.m., at the Hudson Elks Pavilion. Free, but reservations are required. For info, call (978) 568-9638. 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. Stage Two Theater Drama Workshops, Productions From July 28 to Aug. 8, children entering grades 1-5 have the opportunity to write, craft and stage their own play under the guidance of three skilled instructors, experienced in theater arts. While sampling many aspects of drama, students will utilize both writing and acting skills. They will work with a group of area children on an exciting, fun collaboration, and then show their families, friends and neighbors their creative production. “New Work by Stage Two Theater” will be presented Aug. 8, at 1 p.m., in Hudson High School auditorium, 69 Brigham St. The public may attend the performance. Advance seats cost $5. To order tickets or for workshop info, call (978) 562-1646. 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. 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. Ongoing “Field of Flags” Exhibit From 4,500 - 5,000 flags will be displayed in downtown Hudson on the front and side lawns of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., through July 4. Not a political statement, the Field of Flags is a silent, patriotic and poignant reminder of the cost of war. For info, call the church office at (978) 562-9180. “Brides Through the Ages” Exhibit “Brides through the Ages,” the new exhibit at the Northborough Historical Society Museum, will be on view through June and in September and October. The Northborough Historical Society is located at 50 Main St. “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. 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.