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8 Friday Landscape Show 2008 Last day to submit artwork for Landscape Show 2008 at Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough. 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. The opening reception is Aug. 14, from 5:30-8:30. For more info or registration forms, visit www.postroadartcenter.com. Hearing Clinic at NSC A free hearing clinic starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Appointments are necessary and interested seniors should call (508) 393-5035 to register. Peter Lee of Professional Hearing Healthcare will conduct the clinic. Southborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will run from 1-7 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Post Rd. (Route 30), Southborough. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. All donors will receive a Red Sox T-shirt and be entered into a Red Sox ticket raffle. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Stage Two Theater Presentation A new work by Stage Two Theater will be presented at 1 p.m. in the air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible Hudson High School Auditorium, 69 Brigham St. The public is invited to attend the original play written and performed by area children. Advance seats cost $5. To order tickets, call (978) 562-1646. Tickets will also be available at the door. 9 Saturday Hot Air Balloon Festival The Hudson Elks Club, in association with the Hudson Public Library, will host the annual hot air balloon festival at 99 Park St., Hudson. Also Aug. 10. On Saturday and Sunday morning, the balloons are scheduled to ascend at 6 a.m., weather permitting. Also on Saturday afternoon, some of the balloons will offer tethered rides to the public, and there will be a “balloon glow” on the field at dusk. The field will reopen at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of festivities for the entire family. Shrewsbury Post Office Passport Day A Passport Day will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shrewsbury Post Office, 43 Maple Ave. For info on fees or to download an application, visit www.usps.com/passport. South Street Saturday Concert The Wholesale Klezmer Band will play a repertoire of vibrant songs about the repair of the world, comic vaudeville songs, instrumental pieces, liturgical music, love songs, wedding songs and other celebrations of Jewish life beginning at 2 p.m. at Cellucci Park, 37 South St., Hudson. Free. Bring a blanket, iced tea or coffee, snacks, lawn chairs, and family and friends to enjoy an entertaining and educational hour. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St., 2nd floor auditorium. To learn more, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. “Lego Exploration” at NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will present “Lego Exploration – Simple Machines” from 1-3 p.m. For ages 3-6 with prior Lego Exploration program experience. Call the Children’s Room at (508) 393-5025 or stop by the library to register.   Starfest 2008 The Aldrich Astronomical Society presents Starfest 2008 starting at 7 p.m. in the Science Building at Anna Maria College, Paxton. Rain or shine. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For directions, visit www.annamaria.edu. For info, visit www.aldrichastro.org. 10 Sunday St. Luke's Free Community Supper St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson will be hosting a Community Supper from 5-7 p.m. The menu of salads and casseroles will feature fresh produce from local gardens and farms. 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 . 11 Monday Pawtucket Red Sox Trip The Friends of The Marlborough Seniors is sponsoring a trip to the Pawtucket Red Sox at 12:05 p.m. Pawtucket will be facing off against the Charlotte Knights. The coach bus will leave the Marlborough Senior Center between 10:15-10:30 a.m. and return immediately after the game. Tickets are $15pp (includes bus transportation and a general admission ticket) and may be purchased at the senior center. All ages are welcome. For info, call (508) 485-6492. Open Art Studio at MPL Join area art enthusiasts from 9 a.m.-noon at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., in an open and supportive creative atmosphere designed to help you find your inner artist. Participants must bring their own art supplies and projects. Artists of all skills and abilities are welcome to participate. No registration is required to attend. For more info, contact Sal Genovese at (508) 624-6901. Synchronized Team Skating Classes The Colonials Masters Synchronized Skating Team is offering a synchronized skating class from 9:25-10:25 p.m. (also Aug.18 and 25) at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, Route 111, Boxboro. Men and women over age 25 are welcome and should have basic skating skills of forward and backward cross-overs, and have mastered or are working on mohawks and three turns. Classes are $25/week and skaters need to join USFSA or ISI when they sign up. For more info, contact Coach Amy Boucher at (978) 502-5786 or amylboucher@gmail.com or team member Ellen Racine at (508) 393-2343. 13 Wednesday “Magical Moments” at NFL “Magical Moments with Ed Popielarczyk” will be presented at 7 p.m. at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., as the finale of Northborough Free Library’s “Wild” Reads Summer. All families are welcome to enjoy the professional magic and balloon twisting sculptures with Ed Pop. Registration is required. Call (508) 393-5025 or stop by the Children’s Room for info. Intro to the Transcendental Meditation Technique A free lecture, “Introduction to the Transcendental Meditation Technique,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Maharishi Enlightenment Center, Health and Wholeness Store, 286 Boston Tpke. (Route 9 east), Shrewsbury. Also Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m. For info, call (508) 635-1569 or visit www.Shrewsbury.GlobalCountry.net. Marlborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton Sts., Marlborough. Also Aug. 27. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins welcome. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s ice cream. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Preservation Worcester Bus Tour “Set Your Sights on Worcester” Bus Tour will be held at 11:30 a.m. Also Aug. 20 and 27. The hour-long tour is specifically designed to showcase Worcester, its architecture and history, and its future. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Preservation Worcester at (508) 754-8760. Cost: $25. 14 Thursday Friends Concert on the Common The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library invite everyone to a free family concert on Shrewsbury Common at 6 p.m. Enjoy the music of the Beatles tribute band “Beatles For Sale” (formerly “Come Together”). Brings blankets, lawn chairs, a picnic and friends for an enjoyable summer night. Rain location: Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. “Animal Invaders” at NFL The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will host “Animal Invaders” with the Museum of Science at 3 p.m. Recommended for ages 7 and up, the program will introduce three species of “wild” animal invaders. To register, call (508) 393-5025 or stop by the Children’s Room. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will meet at 7 p.m. at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Topic: “Bullying.” The member-led meeting will discuss what today’s kids are dealing with and how to empower victims of bullies. Visitors welcome for information, refreshments and an evening out. For more info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. Low Vision Group Meeting The Low Vision Group, sponsored by MAB Community Service, will meet 1-3 p.m. at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. The group is for individuals who are losing their vision and would like to learn from and listen to the experiences of others. For info, call Fran Weisse at (800) 852-3029. 15 Friday Mt. Ward Nature Walk  The Marlborough Conservation Office invites the community to discover one of Marl borough’s high points, starting at 2 p.m., during a guided nature walk of Mt. Ward. The trail will bring participants up a hill that rises 200 feet, following old windy cart paths leading to the top, which is filled with trees estimated to be over 100 years old. Meet at the end of Langelier Lane near the kiosk. For directions and trail maps, visit http://www.marlborough-ma.gov/Gen/MarlboroughMA_ConCommisn/index or call (508) 460-3768 for info. 16 Saturday Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival Celebrate the 78 species of butterflies found at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., during the Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 17. Admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and above), with a max fee of $20 per family. For a complete schedule, visit www.massaudubon.org or call (508) 753-6087. 17 Sunday Nashua River Chestnut Pull From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., volunteers are invited to help scout and pull water chestnuts, an invasive exotic weed, from the Pepperell Pond section of the Nashua River. A limited number of canoes will be provided by Nashoba Paddler. Gathering baskets and maps will be provided. Volunteers should wear old clothes, bring gloves, sunscreen, water to drink, and bug spray. Put-in will be at Nashoba Stables, 120 River Rd., Pepperell. Advance registration is required. Call Nashoba Paddler at (978) 448-8699 for info. Upcoming Chiropractic Presentation at MPL Dr. Joseph Barone and Dr. Alison Roberts, family chiropractic physicians, will present an informative talk Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m., on gentle chiropractic care in the Bigelow Auditorium at the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. A Q&A session will follow the presentation and pizza and refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Please RSVP to (508) 481-1855. Museum of Russian Icons Lecture “The Language and Technique of Iconography,” a lecture with Alexander Gassel, will be presented Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., at the Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton. Gassel will present a short history of iconography focusing on the role of icons in the life of an Orthodox Christian. Admission: adults $5, seniors (59 and over) voluntary donation; students 16 and under free. Visit museumofrussianicons.org for info. Tufts Summer Lecture Series Summer Sunset Lecture Series 2008 concludes Aug. 20 with “Reading Your Dog Like a Book: Behavioral Signals” at TCSVM in North Grafton. Open to the Public. For info, contact the Continuing Education Department at (508) 887-4723 and vetCEinfo@tufts.edu or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/continedu. Congregation B’nai Shalom Open House Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough will hold an Open House for prospective members Aug. 21, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will receive a tour of the facility, and will meet the Rabbi, staff, and members to learn about the Temple’s many programs and activities. The Reform congregation has more than 400 households from diverse backgrounds who live in some 25 towns in the Boroughs and surrounding area. For more info, visit www.cbnaishalom.org. NAC Summer Concert The Northborough Community Affairs Committee will present “big shot humble” (formerly “Del Hill”) Aug. 21, at 6 p.m., at Ellsworth-McAffee Park, Route 135, Northborough.  Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic supper. Visit http://northboroughcac.tripod.com/ for info. Southborough Summer Nights Festival The 5th annual celebration of Southborough Summer Nights will take place Aug. 25 at the Neary School field, Parkerville Road. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end with a fireworks display set off at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Includes pony rides, a moon walk, obstacle course, face painting, tattoos, bubble romp and slide, a rock climbing wall, a dunk tank and more. Schedule changes due to rain will be posted on the Recreation Department Hotline at (508) 229-4452 after 9 p.m. Aug. 24. “Dancing With Friends” Benefit The 3rd annual “Dancing With Friends” to benefit for the Walk to Cure Cancer will be held Sept. 5 at Maironis Park, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. Afternoon dance sessions are from 2-6 p.m. and the evening event starts at 7:15 p.m. For schedule of events and dance session costs, call (508) 856-2293 or (508) 517-8720. Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary Flea Market The Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 13th annual Flea Market Sept. 13 on the grounds of Marlborough Hospital, Union St. There still is some vendor space, and interested vendors should contact Peg Gilroy at (978) 562-7682 or Susan Weber at (508) 486-9565. 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. Central Mass PCC Golf Tournament The Central Mass Postal Customer Council will hold its 4th annual golf tournament Sept. 26 at Juniper Golf Course in Northborough. For info or to register, call (978) 664-7605 or visit http://cma.newenglandpcc.com and follow the links. 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. “Deal or No Deal” Fund-Raiser 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,” Oct. 17 at the Marriott Courtyard. Mark your calendars now to be sure you won't miss this exciting evening. Businesses interested in sponsoring a "Prize Case" are encouraged to contact Theresa Frias or Elizabeth Young at dond@marlboroughjuniors.org. For more information, visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org . Ongoing Photography Exhibit at Wayside Inn The nature photographs of Steve McGrath and Roseann McGregor will be on display through Aug. 31 at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. The gallery is open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. everyday. For info, visit www.wayside.org. 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. 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. Women For Sobriety Self-Help Group Women For Sobriety, Inc announces a new self-help group for women with substance abuse issues. This group will practice the “New Life” Program that teaches women ways to cope with life's problems and live a life free from substances of abuse. Meetings are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden St., Worcester, weekly on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. Call Becky at (508) 853-3413 for info and to receive free program literature. 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.