Calendar

Calendar

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 Saturday Morning MediterrAsian Jazz Concert The 35th Parallel will perform a concert of MediterrAsian jazz of the Middle East, India and other lands starting at 11 a.m. on Union Common in Marlborough. Free admission. Bring a blanket, iced tea or coffee, snacks and lawn chairs to a pleasant, shady spot at the corner of Main and Bolton (Route 85) Streets in downtown Marlborough. Rain location:  Walker Building, 255 Main St., 3rd floor auditorium. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. Hudson South Street Concert The enjoyable Saturdays at South Street series concludes with the award-winning group Ben Rudnick and Friends starting at 2 p.m. at Cellucci Park, 37 South St., Hudson. Playing mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass guitar and percussion instruments, the gifted performers will sing about bicycle bells, tubas and the virtues of vowels. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St., 2nd floor auditorium. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. 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 Central NE Karate Championships The 4th annual Central New England Karate Championships (CNEKC) will be held at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. This martial arts extravaganza will highlight sport karate martial artists from all over the Northeast, as far north as Canada, and as far south as Delaware. Martial artists of all styles are welcome to come and compete with pre-registrations starting at $50 for one event, $60 for two events, and $65 for three or more events. Spectator fees are just $10 and children 5 and under are free. Applications can be downloaded at www.AlanDallessandroKarate.com/custom4_1.htmlCAL. For info, contact Alan D'Allessandro at (508) 331-4772, fax (508) 797-4178 or Alandall@aol.com. 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. 19 Tuesday WAJCC Ice Cream Social Join the Westborough Area Jewish Community Center, 45 Oak St., Westborough, for an end-of-summer ice cream social from 5-7:30 p.m. Stop in and learn about WAJCC’s preschool programs, adult education, Tapestry of Jewish Life, and the new family and afterschool youth programs being offered this fall. For info, call (508) 366-6121. Pain Management Presentation at MPL Dr. Joseph Barone and Dr. Alison Roberts, family chiropractic physicians, will present an informative talk about how gentle chiropractic care unleashes the body’s natural ability to heal itself, maintaining a lifestyle that is pain free. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Refreshments provided. Please RSVP by calling the office of Dr. Barone and Dr. Roberts at (508) 481-1855. 20 Wednesday Animal Adventures at HPL The Children’s Room at Hudson Public Library, Washington Square, will sponsor “Animal Adventures: an Education Experience” at 2 p.m. Registration is required. For info or to sign up, call the Children’s Room at (978) 568-9645. To learn more about Animal Adventures, visit www.animaladventures.net. MAB Meeting The Massachusetts Association for the Blind's coordinator, Robert Marcotte, invites you to attend a meeting at the Community Center, 397 Bolton St., Marlborough, at 10 a.m. Guest speaker: Karyn Bender, a pharmacist. For info, call Marcotte at (508) 229-0585. Museum of Russian Icons Lecture “The Language and Technique of Iconography,” a lecture with Alexander Gassel, will be presented 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 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. 21 Thursday Congregation B’nai Shalom Open House Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough will hold an Open House for prospective members 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”) 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. Sherwood Middle School Open House An Open House will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury. This is a great opportunity to find your child's Team classrooms and familiarize yourself with the campus through self-directed tours. This event is sponsored by the combined Sherwood and Oak PTO and there will be information and opportunities presented for parents to get involved. UMass Child Passenger Safety Education Child Passenger Safety Seat Education will be held from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the UMass Memorial Health Care EMS Garage, 23 Wells St., Worcester. The program, sponsored by the Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Worcester, educates parents and care givers about child passenger safety. Technicians are available to check car seats and help parents install them. Appointments are required, and the inspections are open to everyone. To schedule an appointment or for info, call Carol Carpenter at (508) 334-0626. 23 Saturday Worcester County 4-H Fair Come spend a day with the family at the Worcester County 4-H Fair, to be held at 4-H Camp Marshall in Spencer. The fair will run through Aug. 24 and features exhibits of all kinds, games, judging contests, food, tractor pull, horse and dog shows, chicken barbecue, and more. Parking and admission is free. For more info, directions and a schedule of events, visit www.worcestercounty4-h.org or call (508) 831-1223. 24 Sunday Goddard School Open House The Goddard School located in Northborough is having an Open House from 1-3 p.m. for fall enrollment. Children of all ages will enjoy refreshments and fun activities at the special event. Families will also receive free registration when they enroll by Aug. 29. Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call (508) 393-0805 for a personal appointment. 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, consisting of ham salad 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 . Upcoming 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. School Days at WPL The Children’s Room at Westborough Public Library, W. Main St., invites boys and girls entering kindergarten this fall to an Aug. 25 story time at 4 p.m. that celebrates going to school. To register or for info, call (508) 366-3053. Oak Middle School Open House An Open House for Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury will be held Aug. 25, 5-6:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to find your child's Team classrooms and familiarize yourself with the campus through self-directed tours. This event is sponsored by the combined Sherwood and Oak PTO and there will be information and opportunities presented for parents to get involved. Hudson Senior Center Ice Cream Party On Aug. 26, at 12 p.m., the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., will hold an ice cream party as part of the introduction of its new Nintendo Wii Sports game system. Interested seniors should call (978) 568-9638 to sign up or for more info. Meininger Family Chiropractic Workshop Meininger Family Chiropractic will be presenting a free Creating Greatness Workshop Aug. 26 from 6-6:45 p.m. at Tatnuck Booksellers, 18 Lyman St. Westborough. Learn how to “live with purpose, on a mission and with vision!” The workshop will help you get your body, your mind and your life back on track so you can live the life you were meant to have. Seating is limited. For info or reservations, call (508) 898-2228. Marlborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Aug. 27, 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton Sts., Marlborough. 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. Street Fair on French Hill The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of family fun Aug. 30, from 12-8 p.m., at the French Hill Neighborhood Street Fair all along Lincoln Street from Broad Street to Cross Street, Marlborough. Includes live music, international barbeque, a dunk tank for local celebrities, children's activities, entertainment and food. Vehicular traffic will be blocked from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Lincoln Street from Broad to Cross Street. Parking is available at Stevens Park in the Martin and Arnold Street lots, as well as along side streets as marked. Free admission and everyone is invited. For info, e-mail frenchhillneighbors@gmail.com. Girl Scouts Recruitment Come join the Northborough Girl Scouts, which is forming new troops and filling existing troops for girls in kindergarten through high school seniors, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the Trinity Church in Northborough. The Girl Scouts is a values-based organization that provides activities in the worlds of arts, out-of-doors, science and technology, cultures, and health and safety. For info, contact Elaine Fite at fitefamily@charter.net or (508) 393-9927. DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids Seminars Are you sSeparated, going through a divorce or already divorced? If so, Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson, invites you to attend a DivorceCare Seminar. The 13-week video series will be held every Thursday beginning Sept. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To register or for info, contact Jean Coyne at (978)-562-8550 ext. 114 or jcoyne@gracehudson.org. Registration fee is $20 (includes workbook and covers all 13 sessions). “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. Abby’s House September Sale Abby’s House annual September Sale will run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 6, at the thrift shop location, 52 High St., Worcester. Includes household items, linens, jewelry, furniture and clothing. For info, call (508) 756-5486 ext. 35 or visit www.abbyshouse.org. Annual Orchid Auction The Massachusetts Orchid Society will hold its annual orchid auction Sept. 9, starting at 7 p.m., at the UMass Suburban Experimental Station (Waltham Field Station), 241 Beaver St., Waltham. For more info or directions, visit www.massorchid.org. 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. 16th Annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk Join the 16th annual Alzheimer’s Association Central Massachusetts Memory Walk Sept. 14, beginning at the Worcester Senior Center. Form a team or walk as an individual. Money raised by Memory Walk helps provide care and support for individuals and families touched by Alzheimer’s. Volunteers are also needed. For more info, contact Christine Brown at (508) 799-2386 or Christine.brown@alz.org or visit www.memorywalkma.org. Falconi Family Golf Tournament The 17th annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Southborough Senior Center will be held Sept. 15 at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough. Cost is $125 per person and the tournament includes prizes, tee gift, raffles, dinner and awards banquet. For more info or to obtain a registration form, call the Senior Center (508) 229-4453. 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 . 8th Annual Harvest Golf Classic The Assabet Valley Chamber’s 8th annual Harvest Golf Classic is scheduled for Oct. 20 at the prestigious Charter Oak Country Club in Hudson. Cost is $225 per golfer or $900 for a foursome. Format is modified best ball and the day boasts a $10,000 putting contest, Gina Cigars, Bacardi USA, Wachusett Brewing Company, Par 3 Poker and fabulous raffles. For more info, visit www.assabetvalleychamber.org or call (978) 568-0360. Ongoing Northborough “Fall-Ball” Registration Registration is now open for Fall Baseball and Softball in Northborough. "Fall-Ball" is a developmental league running from the first week of September to the last week of October that allows youth players to extend their seasons and enhance their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Fall baseball is available for players in age groups 9-11, 12-13 and 14-15, and softball is available for players entering grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9. To register, visit the Northborough Baseball & Softball Association website at www.eteamz.com/northboroughbaseball. 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. Alcohol Dependence Counseling for Women The Couples Project for Women (CPW) offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence that 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 more info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at 1-800-345-3552 extension 4043. 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.