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23 Saturday Westborough Community Land Trust Trip Join the Westborough Community Land Trust on a field trip to Crystal Spring Earth Learning Center (Plainville), starting at 10:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy a local food fest celebration and explore woodland trails and the educational center. The Center is dedicated to sustainability, ecological spirituality and enhancing human connection with the planet. For more info, visit http://www.crystalspring.org. Meet in front of Westborough Public Library to carpool. For info, visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org or e-mail Rosemary Johnson at rosemjohn@verizon.net. Free Friendship Dinner The First United Methodist Church of Hudson will be observing its free monthly Friendship Dinner from 5-7 p.m. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner includes Italian bread, salad, dessert, cold drinks, coffee and tea. Free-will offerings accepted. First United Methodist Church is located just off the Hudson Rotary at 34 Felton St. More info is available at (978) 562-2932 or www.hudsonfumc.com Saturday Morning Discovery Series People of all ages will be both entertained and touched by professional mime Robert Rivest when he presents “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Relax on Marlborough’s Union Common as the internationally-known artist performs comedy and improvisation from 11 a.m.-noon. Free admission. Rain location: Walker Building, 255 Main St., 3rd floor auditorium. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. NEWFS Butterfly Festival The New England Wild Flower Society will hold a Butterfly Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Also Aug. 24. Butterfly experts will discuss lifecycles, share chrysalis cases and adult forms and guests can explore a butterfly flight cage at the meadow; learn about the monarch lifecycle with caterpillars, chrysalis cases and adult forms; and more. Free with admission. For info, visit www.newenglandwild.org  or call (508) 877-7630. 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 FUMC Westborough Concert At 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Westborough, 120 West Main St., will host a high school youth choir from the Watershed College boarding school in Zimbabwe. All are welcome. Admission is free, and free-will offerings will benefit the United Methodist Church Global AIDS Fund. For more info, contact the church office at (508) 366-4910 or admin@firstumchurch.com. 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. 25 Monday Southborough Summer Nights Festival The 5th annual celebration of Southborough Summer Nights will take place 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 a 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 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. 26 Tuesday Hudson Senior Center Ice Cream Party 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 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. Hudson ESOL Class Registration The Hudson/Maynard Adult Learning Center will be accepting registration for its free ESOL (English as a Second Language) classes from 6-8 p.m. in the Hudson High School cafeteria, 69 Brigham St. Four levels of ESOL classes, from beginning to advanced, will be held from September to June at the Hudson High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Call (978) 897-4203 for info. 27 Wednesday Local Blood Drives American Red Cross blood drives will be held 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton Sts., Marlborough, and 2-8 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. 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. 28 Thursday Hudson GED Class Registration The Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center offers a free GED preparation program in Hudson. Registration will be from 6-8 p.m. in the Hudson High School cafeteria. Three levels of ABE classes leading to a high school equivalency certificate are offered: Basic Skills, pre-GED and GED. Classes, held at Hudson High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-9 p.m., start in September and end in June. For info, call (978) 897-4203. Shrewsbury Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 2-8 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins welcome. All presenting donors will receive a free Red Sox T-shirt and a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s ice cream. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. 30 Saturday Street Fair on French Hill The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of family fun 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. Saturday Morning Discovery Series Popular songs performed in an innovative a cappella style will be sung by a collegiate men’s ensemble from Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 11 a.m.-noon at Union Common, corner of Main and Bolton (Route 85) Sts., downtown Marlborough. Free admission. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. CCC Leominster Yard Sale The Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., Leominster, will holding a yard sale from 8 a.m.-noon. All are welcome. Upcoming Assabet Valley Mastersingers Open Rehearsals The Assabet Valley Mastersingers, under the direction of Dr. Robert Eaton, will hold open rehearsals Sept. 2 and 8, from 7:30-9:45 p.m., at St. Mark’s School, Marlboro Rd. (Route 85) in Southborough. New members are welcome. For info, call (978)-562-9838 or (508) 869-0438 or visit www.avmsingers.org. 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. Digital Television Switch Program Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., will present a program offered by the National Association of Broadcasters Sept. 3, at 7 p.m., to discuss the upcoming switch (February 2009) from analog to digital television. The program is free and open to the public. For info, call the library at (508) 366-3050. DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids Seminars Are you separated, 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. Hudson Senior Center Meat Raffle The Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., will hold its Meat Raffle Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. Tickets are $1 each and must be present to win. Also, the Quilt Gallery will run from 10 a.m.-noon. The Gallery will offer for sale quilts, aprons, table runners, bags or wall hangings, all made by the Silver Threads group. For info, call (978) 568-9638. Tufts Annual Open House Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 200 Westboro Rd., North Grafton, will hold its annual Open House Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop in for self-guided hospital tours, veterinary exhibits, a teddy bear clinic, K-9 rescue leagues, farm animals, canine demos, and information for respective students. For info call (508) 839-5395 ext. 84899 or visit www.tufts.edu/vet/openhouse/. St. Bernadette Community Festival The St. Bernadette 16th Annual Community Festival will be held Sept. 5, 5-10 p.m., and Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., at 266 Main St., Northborough. Family fun for all ages, including games and activities for kids & adults, prizes, sweet treats, flea market, bingo, auctions, $10,000 Mega Cash drawing, sweepstakes, sports raffle, teen dance, food and more. All-access ride passes, dinners and tickets for special events can be purchased in advance by calling (508) 393-2838 or e-mailing stbernadetteparish@charter.net. Visit www.stb-parish.org for a complete schedule of events. Parks and Rec Fall Registration Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation will open fall registration Sept. 6, from 8-10 a.m., at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. A variety of programs are offered and the schedule can be found on the town web site at http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/parkrec/brochure.asp. It will also be sent home through the public schools in September. For more info, contact (508) 841-8503. 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. Historical Society Walk Through History The Shrewsbury Historical Society presents its 4th annual “A Walk through History” Sept. 6, 6:30-9 p.m., at Mountain View Cemetery. Cost is $5. Tours start at the 1830 Schoolhouse on the Town Common, next to the First Congregational Church. Participants should bring a flashlight. Complementary desserts and refreshments will be served. Worcester Chorus Open Rehearsal Worcester Chorus will begin the new season with an open rehearsal Sept. 6, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The rehearsal is open to anyone interested in learning more about the chorus and for singers interested in joining. Music Director Andrew Clark will provide an overview of the music and President Ginger Vaughan will discuss organizational goals. Participants will also sing through some of the repertoire from the upcoming season. To learn more, visit www.worcesterchorus.com. Sudbury Parks & Rec Open House The Sudbury Parks & Recreation Department and the Atkinson Pool will be holding an Open House Sept. 7, 1-4 p.m., at the Fairbank Community Center, Fairbank Rd. The event is an opportunity for residents and prospective members to view the facility. For info, call Sudbury Parks & Rec at (978) 443-1092. Fall Energy Workshop Series The grassroots group Hudson Climate Action Network (HCAN) will offer three energy-saving workshops to citizens of Hudson and surrounding towns Sept. 8, Oct. 27 and Nov. 10, from 7-8:15 p.m., at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. The workshops are designed to help people understand energy and environmental challenges that are driving up fuel costs while also helping them learn ways to save energy dollars. In addition, attendees will learn how conservation helps stabilize our climate by reducing global warming pollution. Donations accepted. For more info, visit www.hudsoncan.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. NACC Open Rehearsals Open rehearsals for the Northborough Area Community Chorus begins Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m., at Algonquin Regional High School, Bartlett Street. The schedule consists of a Christmas concert in early December and a spring concert in May. For more info, call (508) 393-8943 or (774) 249-2497. Marlboro Lions Membership Drive The Marlboro Lions Club kicks off its annual Membership Drive with a free event on Sept. 10 at the Main Street Café. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Lions organization is invited to come join current members for an evening of food and information. Reservations are required for dinner and hors d’oeuvres. To reserve a space at the kick-off dinner, contact Sarah Geraghty at (508) 439-0164 or Charlie Painton at (508) 485-8986. Trout Unlimited Meeting Nationally known fly-fishing writer, editor and publisher Tom Pero will speak at the Sept. 11 meeting of the Central Massachusetts Chapter of Trout Unlimited, held at the Mass. Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook Preserve, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. Non-members are welcome. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free. There will be raffles and door prizes and refreshments. Call Larry Bush at (508) 755-4645 for directions and info. Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary Flea Market On Sept. 13, the Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its 16th annual flea market on the grounds of Marlborough Hospital, Union St. Besides a large range of items and crafts, there will be gently read books, a bake table, attic treasures and a concession stand. The flea market runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come early for the best choices. Russian Language Study Group The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton announces an eight-session Russian Language Study Group for beginners, led on Saturdays, from 9-11 a.m., from Sept. 13-Nov. 1. The course is designed to introduce beginners to conversational Russian, with instruction from Russian native Larissa Dyan. Space is limited and cost is $120 for members or $140 for nonmembers. Call (978) 598-5005 or visit www.museumofrussianicons.org for info, to register. 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 01749. 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 with 8:30 a.m. registration 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 5-mile 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. Colonial Spirit Chorus of Sweet Adelines End your summer singing with the Colonial Spirit Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines! All women who enjoy singing are invited to attend open rehearsals on Thursdays, at 7:15 p.m., at Church of the Good Shepherd, Newtown Rd., Acton. Discover the fun and harmony of four-part a cappella music - barbershop style. Vocal instruction and learning CD's are provided. No experience is necessary. The chorus is preparing for its annual cabaret show Nov. 1. Call Norma at (978) 692-2270 or Noreen at (978) 263-0562 or visit www.colonialspirit.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. 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. 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.