Calendar

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18 Friday Shrewsbury Public Library “Governor’s Tour” Following on the footsteps of Gov. Deval Patrick’s recent tour of the Shrewsbury Public library, 609 Main St., the Trustees and staff invite the public to attend a similar tour of the library building at 2 p.m. Subsequent tours will be July 23 at 5 p.m., July 25 at 3:30 p.m., July 28 at 7 p.m., July 30 at 1 p.m. and Aug.1 at 9 a.m. The tours are open to all and no pre-registration is required. For info, contact the library at (508) 842-0081 ext. 3. Hospice Program Registration Last day to register for a program on Hospice to be held July 21, at 12:30 p.m., at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. For info or to register, call (508) 393-5035. Desert Nature Walk in Marlborough Come and enjoy a special desert area of land in Marlborough starting at 2 p.m. Its sandy soils offer the very uncommon conditions for a pitch pine forest, and with vernal pools, brooks, wetlands, and forests this is a very diverse land to enjoy. Meet at the Concord Road parking area next to Mosher Lane. Dress appropriately and use bug spray. For info, call the Conservation Office at (508) 460-3768. Author Visit at NFL Author Sarah Beth Durst will discuss and sign her new book “Out of the Wild” at 2 p.m. at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Call the Children’s Room at (508) 393-5025 for info. 19 Saturday Acoustic Performance with Hooper & Beckwith Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will host an acoustic performance by Don Hooper and Steve Beckwith from 6-9 p.m. Hooper & Beckwith bring back the 60s coffeehouse vibe with lively guitar picking and rafter-raising harmonies. Free. For info, visit www.tatnuck.com or call (508) 366-4959. NFL Holds "Northborough Idol" "Northborough Idol" for middle schoolers (grades 6-9) will be held 7-9 p.m. at the Northborough Town Hall gym. Friends and family of participants are encouraged to attend. Deadline to register has passed. For info, call the Northborough Free Library at (508) 393-5025. Home Energy Conservation Seminar SimpleHome, located at 69 Milk St., Suite 108, Westborough, will present a seminar on “Energy Conservation through Home Automation” from 10-11:30 a.m. For info or to reserve a space, call (508) 616-0952 or visit www.simplehome.net. Take a Hike! with NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., invites kids ages 7 and up and their parents to Take a Hike! Members of the Northborough Trails Committee will lead a hike on the Little Chauncy Trail from 9:30-11 a.m. For more info or to register, call (508) 393-5025 or stop by the library.  1908 Tea at HPL Go back in time 100 years and join Hudson Public Library, Washington Square, for a 1908 Tea with Rita Parisi at 2 p.m. In 1908, the world was on the cusp of change and the traditions of the Victorians were giving way to a modern way of thinking. Let Rita entertain you during her afternoon tea as she tells you about her trip to Boston. Then engage in an open discussion as she shares with you her latest issue of the Ladies Home Journal. For info, call Cora Arsenault, reference librarian, at (978) 568-9844. Habitat for Humanity Benefit Yard Sale The Local Partner Committee will be holding a huge yard sale with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards the Hudson Habitat for Humanity build effort. The sale will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6 Edgewood Dr. (Old Stow Road to Johnson Avenue), Hudson. Rain date: July 20. The yard sale will include housewares, furniture, clothes and brand new items. Celebrate Mexico with Veronica Robles The Saturday Morning Discovery Series will present the songs, dance, stories and music of Veronica Robles starting at 11 a.m. on Union Common, Marlborough. Rain location: the Walker Building, 3rd floor auditorium, 255 Main St., Marlborough. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org. Good Bug, Bad Bug? Explore the world of bugs from 10 a.m.-noon at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, and discover why some people hate bugs and others love them. Learn which bugs are good for your garden and which ones you should avoid. Everyone will get a chance to make a "lucky" ladybug to take home. For ages 6 and older. Fee: adults $6 members/$8 non-members, children $4 members/$6 non-members. Pre-registration is required. For info and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook at (508) 753-6087. 20 Sunday Deb’s Day Benefit The Friends and Family of Debbie Herrick will hold Deb’s Day, a benefit to help the family as they deal with serious illness, from 1-7 p.m. at the Hudson Elks Pavilion. Includes live music, food, fun for children, horse shoes, raffles and a cash bar. For tickets or info, call Kim Ripley at (978) 223-0468, Alicia Garcia at (774) 249-2164, Denise Collette at (774) 249-9817, Linda MacDonald at (978) 870-5034 or Pat Alving at (978) 562-6668. Tickets may also be purchased at Yours & Mine, Main Street, Hudson; Finnegan’s Pub, South Street, Hudson; and Christopher’s, Powdermill Road, Maynard. Classic Car Show and Flea Market A Classic Car Show and Flea Market to benefit the Walk to Cure Cancer and other local charities will be held in the afternoon at Hebert's Candy Mansion, 575 Hartford Pike (Route 20), Shrewsbury. Event features a DJ, children's activities, flea market, a raffle and refreshments. All classes of vehicles are welcome to register and compete in the car show, and specialty awards will be presented. Participants may register from 8-11 a.m. for $15. Admission is $3 ($2 for seniors; free for children 12 and under). For info or to register, call Dominic Masiello at (508) 839-2952, Len Marrino at (508) 789-3436 or Mike Merzigian at (774) 696-3479. Take a Hike! at BMB Join sanctuary volunteers from 1-3 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, for a family-friendly hike. On the walk, participants will look for anything that is flying, crawling, hopping or flitting nearby. Free with sanctuary admission. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Pre-registration is required. For more info, call Broad Meadow Brook at (508) 753-6087. Dress Swap Donation Drop Off The Women's Ministry of Crossroads Community Church, 1341 Edgell Rd., Framingham, will be having a Dress Swap Aug. 23 from 9 a.m.- noon. Donations of ladies dresses, business suits, gowns and pocketbooks can be dropped off July 20 and 27 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Clothing should be in excellent wearable condition and in style. For info, contact Heather Cappetta at (508) 624-9180 or hcappetta@aol.com. 21 Monday “Wild” Sewing Project at NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will hold the first of the 2-part program on Sewing “Wild” Bags from 6:30-8 p.m. Part B will be held July 28. Create and sew a “wild” and funky bag. Recommended for grades 5 and up and registration is required. For info or to register, call the Children’s Room at (508) 393-5025 or stop by the library. 22 Tuesday Mad Hatter Tea Party Hudson seniors are invited to a Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., starting at 12 p.m. Both men and women are welcome, but they must wear hats. For more info, call (978) 568-9638. Wayside Inn Strawberry Concert Series Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, will present The Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Martha-Mary Chapel. Tickets are $15, with special packages available. For info, call (978) 443-1776 or visit www.wayside.org/events. Scrapbooking at NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will hold a program on Scrapbooking from 6-8 p.m. for kids in grades 3-8. Registration is required. For info, call the Children’s Room at (508) 393-5025. 23 Wednesday Hudson Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. at the Hudson Elks Lodge, 91 Park St. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a free Regal Cinemas Movie ticket and be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Willows Summer Concert Series The Willows at Westborough, 1 Lyman St., continues its summer concert series with the Claflin Hill Summer Winds at 7:15 p.m. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. The concert is free, but donations are accepted for local charities. For info, call (800) 464-4730. HPL Presents Magic with Scott Jameson The Children’s Room at Hudson Public Library, Washington Square, will host “Magic with Scott Jameson” at 3 p.m. For info, call children’s librarian Deborah Backman at (978) 568-9645. Lunch Time “Wild” Stories at NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will present Lunch Time “Wild” Stories for families from 12:30-1 p.m. Picnic indoors while enjoying some “wild” stories. No registration is necessary. For info, call (508) 393-5025. Museum of Russian Icons Collection Tour A collection tour and “Tea with Catherine the Great of Russia” will be held at 3 p.m. at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Join the Empress (portrayed by Norah Kyle) for a tour of the collection, enjoy a cup of tea, and receive a royal proclamation signed by the Empress herself. Cost: $5 per person. Advance registration is not required. For info, call (978) 598-5000 or visit museumofrussianicons.org. Tufts Summer Sunset Lecture Series The lecture series at Tufts will present “First Aid for the Dog Owner” at TCSVM in North Grafton. Open to the public. For info, contact the Continuing Education Department at (508) 887-4723, e-mail vetCEinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/continuedu. 24 Thursday UMMS Walk to Cure Cancer Breakfast The Walk to Cure Cancer Kick-off Breakfast will be held at the Aaron Lazare Medical Research Building, UMMS campus, Worcester. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and speaker's program from 8-9 a.m. The event will be hosted by WCVB-TV Channel 5 news anchor Susan Wornick. Teams will receive all the materials they need for gathering pledges for the Sept. 28 walk on the UMMS campus. Free parking. For more info, call event manager Tamara Hampton at (508) 856-5512 or visit www.walktocurecancer.com. April Prince Jones Author Visit at NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will host April Prince Jones, author of “What Do Wheels Do All Day,” “ Mark Twain” and “Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing,” at 7 p.m. There will be book signings and a “wheely” craft activity. For families with kids ages 3 and older. Registration is required. For info, call (508) 393-5025. Shrewsbury Crossing Hosts Bingo The public is invited to an evening of "Big Bingo," from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Shrewsbury Crossing, 311 Main St., Shrewsbury. The event will feature seven games of bingo and prizes. Space is limited. To RSVP, call Shrewsbury Crossings at (508) 845-2100. 26 Saturday Author Event at Tatnuck Bookseller Dr. Nicholas Dodman will discuss his book, “The Well-Adjusted Dog,” from 4-6 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Free and the public is welcome to attend. For info, call (508) 366-4959. Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song The Saturday Morning Discovery Series invites the public to enjoy songs, stories and music starting at 11 a.m. in “Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song” with Mary King and Friends on Union Common, corner of Bolton (Route 85) and Main streets, Marlborough. Rain location: the Walker Building, 3rd floor auditorium, 255 Main St., Marlborough. To learn more, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Hudson Rec Junior Tennis Tournament The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation has announced it will be sponsoring a Junior Tennis Tournament (also July 27) at Riverside Tennis Courts, Chapin Rd. Divisions: ages 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under. Cost is $30pp. To register, visit www.townofhudson.org and click on the Recreation home page. For info, call (978) 568-9642. 27 Sunday Blessing of the Animals Service Join Rev. Cynthia Maybeck for a Blessing of the Animals at 3 p.m. at the Ellsworth-McAfee Park pavilion, Route 135, Northborough. All pets must be leashed or contained. For info, call the Trinity Church at (508) 393-8156. St. Luke's Free Community Supper St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson will be hosting a Community Supper from 5-7 p.m. Meals are prepared with the season in mind, so come on down and experience what's on the menu for the Community Supper. St. Luke's is located at the rotary in Hudson. Parking is available behind the fire station or on the street. For more info, visit www.stlukeshudson.org. 55th Annual Native American Fair The Nipmuc Nation presents its 55th annual Native American Fair at 80 Brigham Hill Rd., Grafton. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the opening ceremony starts at 2 p.m. Admission: $3, $1 children. For info, contact Chief Natachaman Walter Vickers at (508) 393-8860. Early Morning Fitness Wildlife Walk Adults are invited to join Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, from 7-8:30 a.m. for a brisk walk along the sanctuary trails. Participants will travel three miles at an accelerated pace, but still take time to look for signs of wildlife and natural activity along the way. Fee: $4 members, $5 non-members. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087 or visit www.massaudubon.org. Upcoming “Explore the Night Sky” at HPL The Children’s Room at Hudson Public Library, Wood Square, will hold “Explore the Night Sky” July 28, at 7 p.m. For info or registration, call Deborah Backman, children’s librarian, at (978) 568-9645. 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. Electoral College Program at NSC Join the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., July 28, at 1 p.m., as Dr. Gary Hylander presents “The Electoral College,” why the framers of the Constitution chose the Electoral College over direct election by the people. Ice cream will follow program. Cost: $7. For info or to register, call (508) 393-5035. Museum of Russian Icons Trip The Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., invites town seniors on a July 29 trip to the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton. Cost is $5 for admission. For reservations or info, call the senior center at (978) 568-9638. Mystery Nite for High Schoolers Northborough Free Library, 71 Main St., will hold a Mystery Nite for High Schoolers July 29, from 9-11 p.m. Whodunit? Want to play? Role playing mystery nite after hours at the library. Registration is mandatory. The mystery nite is for teens going into grades 9-12. Call (508) 393-5025 for info. 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. Reception for “You and Me and What Was Missed” On July 29, a reception for “You and Me and What Was Missed,” an exhibit of conceptual photography, will be held at 5 p.m. The exhibit features the photography of Gregory Seward, MSHCA, director of Tobacco-Free Initiative & Tobacco Consultation Service and Tobacco Research coordinator at UMass Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center. The free exhibit will be on display on the first floor of the Lamar Soutter Library, UMass Medical School, 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester, through Sept. 5. For info, contact Nancy Harger at (508) 856-3334 or nancy.harger@umassmed.edu. Wayside Inn Strawberry Concert Series Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, concludes its 2008 Strawberry Concert Series with The Jolly Rogues July 29, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Martha-Mary Chapel. Tickets are $15, with special packages available. For info, call (978) 443-1776 or visit www.wayside.org/events. Worcester Chorus Auditions Worcester Chorus is auditioning for all voice parts. Appointments can be arranged through auditions@worcesterchorus.com to schedule times or for more info. Day and evenings available starting July 29, 30, 31, Aug. 13 and in early September. Worcester chorus in 149th season, performing annual Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, "Water Music" Spring Concert throughout the year in Mechanics Hall and other Worcester venues. Visit www.musicworcester.org for info. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will meet July 29, at 7 p.m., at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Topic: "Cooking Tips." Visitors are welcome for information, refreshments and an evening out. Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Movie Time at HPL Stop by the Children’s Room at Hudson Public Library, Wood Square, July 30, at 2 p.m., for a movie and popcorn. For more info, contact Deborah Backman, children’s librarian, at (978) 568-9645. Willows at Westborough Concert Series The Willows at Westborough, 1 Lyman St., continues its summer concert series July 30, at 7:15 p.m., with Fantasy Big Band. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Parking is available across the street at Hastings School. Free, but donations are accepted for local charities. For info, call (800) 464-4730. Marlborough Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive July 30, from 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Marlborough Masonic Hall, Main/Newton streets. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will be entered into a raffle to win a grill and Red Sox tickets. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Hudson Emblem Club Mystery Ride The Hudson Emblem Club will hold its annual Mystery Ride Sept. 14, with the bus leaving the Elks Lodge at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $50 by July 31, $55 after July 31. Checks should be made payable to Hudson Emblem Club #227 and sent to Barbara Sawyer, 7 Baben Rd., Hudson, MA 01779. Call Sawyer at (978) 568-9291 for info. Go Fishing! With NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library will present Go Fishing!, with Jim Legacy of MassWildlife, July 31, from 1-3 p.m., at Lake Chauncy. Recommended for ages 7+ with parent(s). Registration is required. For info or to register, call the Children’s Room at (508) 393-5025 or stop by. NACC Summer Concert As part of its summer concert series, Northborough Community Affairs Committee will present Chicken Slacks July 31, starting at 6 p.m., at Ellsworth-McAffee Park, Route 135. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic supper. Rain date: August 3, 4-6 p.m. Shrewsbury Blood Drive The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive July 31, from 2-8 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt and be entered into a raffle to win Red Sox tickets. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Felton Conservation Land Walk As part of Nature Walks Summer 2008, a walk of the Felton Conservation Land in Marlborough will start at 6 p.m. Aug. 1. Come and walk at one of the few grass lands in Marlborough. Very diverse land with forests, fields and wetlands, this area is home to many different species of birds and mammal. Participants should meet at the Elm Street parking area just after Muddy Lane. For info, call the Conservation Office at (508) 460-3768. Westborough Players' Club Presents “The Fantasticks” The Westborough Players' Club is presenting “The Fantasticks” Aug. 1-3 at The Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. The Aug. 3 performance will be at 2 p.m., while the others are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved online at westboroughplayers.com or by calling (508) 842-5593. Vampire Party for Teens The Northborough Free Library, 71 Main St., will hold a Vampire Party Aug. 1, from 10 p.m.-12:05 a.m., to celebrate the release of “Breaking Dawn.” Enjoy red velvet cake, cookie decorating, vamp music, vampire transformation and quizzes before checking out the libraries 4 new copies of the book at 12:01 a.m. Registration is required. For info, call (508) 393-5025. Landscape Show 2008 Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, is seeking artists for its Landscape Show 2008, to be held in August. All artists are welcome to enter and prizes will be awarded. Elizabeth Geller, Exhibitions Manager, Corporate Program DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, will be judging. Submissions will be accepted Aug. 4-8 and the opening reception is Aug. 14, 5:30-8:30. For more info or registration forms, visit www.postroadartcenter.com. Red Cross Babysitting Certification Westborough Youth and Family Services will be offering a session of the American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course Aug 5-7, from 12:30-3:30 p.m., at the Forbes Municipal Building. The course, taught by a Red Cross Certified instructor, is open to participants 11 years and older. Students must attend 9 hours of instruction to become certified, and will learn about supervising children, basic first aid and making responsible decisions. Cost: $45. Checks should be made out to Town of Westborough and mailed or dropped off at the WYFS office, Forbes Municipal Building, 45 W. Main St. Enrollment is limited. For registration forms or info, call WYFS at (508) 366-3090. Diane Cournoyer Open House, Registration Diane Cournoyer Dance Center, 329 West Main St., Northborough, will be holding its Open House and fall dance registration Aug. 6, from 4:30-7 p.m., and Sept. 7, 1-4 p.m. For info, call (508) 393-9697 or visit www.dcdancecenter.net. GFWC “Deal or No Deal” Following the success of "Dancing with Celebrities-Marlborough Style," the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be holding their fall fund-raiser, "Deal or No Deal" Sept. 19 at the Marriott Courtyard. Businesses interested in sponsoring a "Prize Case" are encouraged to contact Theresa Frias or Elizabeth Young at dond@marlboroughjuniors.org. The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club is a non-profit civic organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteerism. For more info, visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org . 10th Annual Walk to Cure Cancer The 10th Annual Walk to Cure Cancer will be held Sept. 28 at UMass Medical School in Worcester. The walk starts at the Lazare Research Building at noon and activities end at 3 p.m. Arrive between 10 a.m. and noon for registration and a performance by Michael Damian. For more info, call (508) 856-5512 or visit www.walktocurecancer.com. Ongoing FUMC Agape Café Every Thursday evening, guests have the opportunity to enjoy the Agape Café at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The doors to Lamson Hall open at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage and visiting with friends or meeting new folks. A hearty three-course dinner is served from 5-6:30 p.m. and the menu varies weekly. Everyone is welcome, from young families to seniors and in-between. All meals are free and guests are encouraged to bring family and friends. For info, call (978) 562-2932. Fountains at Dean Park The summer schedule of the fountains at Dean Park in Shrewsbury is Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-2 p.m. and 4-9:45 p.m. Music to accompany the fountains can be heard on 91.7 FM on your car or portable radios. The colored lights can be seen from 9-9:45 p.m. Listen to the classical, patriotic, and popular tunes, watch the movement of the graceful fountains, and see the spectacular colors dance to the music. Young at Heart Group Branson Trip The Young at Heart Group is planning a trip to Branson, Missouri from Sept. 26 – Oct. 5. There will be 11 shows and a day at Silver Dollar City. Pick up will be at Westborough Senior Center and Faith Fellowship Church in Uxbridge. For more info, call Sue at 476-3438. Red Devil Football, Cheering Registration Football and cheering begins Aug. 1. Boys and girls ages 7-15 interested in participating are encouraged to register. Registration forms are available at www.reddevilpopwarnerfootball.com. For info, call Todd Chuma at (508) 366-2721, Mike Freitas at (508) 769-9670 or Brian Heffernan at (508) 287-4517. Northborough Free Library Summer Reading Program “Wild Reads” is the theme of the Summer Reading Club at the Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St. Kids who read by themselves and kids who enjoy having someone read to them are all invited to join! Stop by the library through Aug. 16 to register. For info, stop by or call (508) 393-5025. Many fun programs and activities are planned. Check out the Calendar of Events at www.town.northborough.ma.us/library/library.htm. Sweet Summer Nights Music Concert Series Sweetwilliam Farm, l53 North St, Upton, will hold weekly outdoor concerts featuring fine local and regional performing artists. The series will be held Fridays, from 7-8:30 p.m., through Aug. 29. For info or directions, visit www.sweetwilliamfarm.biz. 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. Colonial Spirit Show Chorus Rehearsals Sing into summer with the Colonial Spirit Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines. All women who enjoy singing are invited to attend the open rehearsals at 7:15 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Newtown Rd. (off Route 27), Acton. Discover the fun and harmony of four-part a cappella music - barbershop style. Vocal instruction and learning CDs are provided and no experience is necessary. For info, call (978) 692-2270 or Noreen at (978) 263-0562 or visit www.colonialspirit.org. 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. 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.