Calendar

Calendar

12 Friday Beth Tikvah Synagogue Fall Open House Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 45 Oak St., Westborough invites the community to its Fall Open House with a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a Shabbat Service at 7:45 p.m. Meet Rabbi Michael Swartzz and the educational staff. Call (508) 616-9037 for more info or visit www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org. PWPWP Meet & Greet People Who Play With Pups, a group dedicated to the creation of off-leash areas in Northborough, will hold a Meet & Greet from 7-9 p.m. at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough. Learn more about PWPWP and sign your dog up for the Sept. 20 Applefest Parade. For info, e-mail pwpwpnb@gmail.com. USPS “eBay Day” The U.S. Postal Service will make it easier for those considering starting their own Internet business by hosting an “eBay Day” from 10 a.m.-noon at the Central Massachusetts Processing and Distribution Center, 192 Main St., Shrewsbury. The presentation will cover the basics of buying and selling on eBay. To register or for info, call the Shrewsbury Post Office at (508) 842-0243. 2008 ARCCM Golf Classic The Autism Resource Center of Central Massachusetts will be teeing up for their 2008 ARCCM Golf Classic for Autism Awareness at the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple St., Boylston. Cost: $150 per player, $500 per foursome, or $30 for lunch only.  Foursomes of men, women or co-ed are welcome. Prizes will be awarded. For more info, visit www.arccm.org or call (508) 835-4278. 13 Saturday ADA Committee of Hudson Benefit The annual benefit to support the ADA Committee of Hudson will be 7-11 p.m. at the Riverside Rod & Gun Club, Route 62/16 Wilkins St., Hudson. Enjoy live music, dancing, food, cash bar and drawings. Admission is $10. For tickets or info, call Nancy at (978) 562-2475 or Margaret at (978) 562-0958. Shrewsbury Historical Society Walk The 4th annual “A Walk Through History” at Mountain View Cemetery (postponed from another date) will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Cost is $5. Tours start at the 1830 Schoolhouse on the Town Common next to the First Congregational Church. Join the Shrewsbury Historical Society on the guided walking tour and meet few of the early townspeople, some better known than others, who once lived here. A completely new set of town notables and characters will be re-enacted and highlighted. Bring your own flashlight. MetroWest Humane Society Craft Fair The MetroWest Humane Society’s 2nd annual Craft Fair will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Framingham Village Green, Edgell Rd. (near the intersection of Route 9), Framingham. Includes over 80 crafters and artists, bake sale, information table, lunch and kettle corn. For info, visit www.webpaws.com/mwhs or call Jeanne at (508) 787-0069. 22nd Annual Assabet River Cleanup The Organization for the Assabet River will hold its 22nd Annual Assabet River Cleanup from 9 a.m.-noon. OAR volunteers will wade into the Assabet River and tributaries to continue the effort to restore the beautiful river. This year, work will take place in Westborough, Marlborough, Northborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard, Acton and Concord, as well as on the Concord River. The cleanup will be followed by a pizza lunch and celebration. For info or to volunteer, visit www.assabetriver.org or contact the OAR office at (978) 369-3956 or oar@assabetriver.org. Grafton Country Store Open House The Grafton Country Store, 2 Grafton Common, will celebrate its Fall Open House from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The event includes an introduction of this year’s Halloween gifts and will be a drop-off site for items for the Grafton Food Bank. For info, call (508) 839-4898. Charles River Sinfonietta Family Concert At 8 p.m., St. Mary's Church, 20 Summer St., Shrewsbury, will host a family concert by the Charles River Sinfonietta. The music will range from pops music by Leroy Anderson, a Tango and Czardas by Michael McLean, and Copland's Hoe Down from Rodeo, to slightly more classical repertoire. Free, with free-will donations accepted. For more info, contact Jacob Litoff at (508) 376-4761 or jlitvlnvla@aol.com. Habitat for Humanity Mum Sale Habitat for Humanity is holding a Mum Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (also Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) in the First Parish of Sudbury parking lot, Sudbury Town Center. The mums are large, locally grown and cost $7 each or 10 for $65. All proceeds will be used to purchase landscape materials for the Habitat for Humanity Sudbury project, a duplex to be built on Dutton Road in Sudbury. Preorder forms may be found at fpsudbury.org. For info, visit the web site or call (978) 443-2043. Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary Flea Market Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary's 13th annual Flea Market will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the grounds of Marlborough Hospital, Union St. With over 15 vendors there will be something for everyone, including unique crafts, bargains and unusual items, bake table, carefully read books, food, attic treasures, more. Westborough American Legion Opens Year The Stowell Parker American Legion Post 163 in Westborough will open the 2008-2009 year at its headquarters, 7 Parkman St., at 2 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Elected officers for the year are Nancy E. Friis-Hansen, Commander; Merrill H. Stratton, Sr. Vice Commander; Donald P. Sundstrom, Finance Officer and Membership Chairman; George A. Perry III, Service Officer; Donald E. Olson, Chaplain. SVT Harvest Moon Paddle Join Sudbury Valley Trustees for a full moon paddle from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the Sudbury River. Weather permitting, participants will launch at the Sherman Bridge Road in Wayland at 6:30 p.m. sharp and paddle north through the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and around Weir Hill. Each person will be required to wear a life jacket (no seat cushions, please), each boat must have at least one flashlight and all paddlers should bring a whistle. Space is limited to 8 boats and prior paddling experience is required. Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members. For info or registration, call (978) 443-5588. Westborough Newcomers Cocktail Party Are you new to Westborough or looking to meet new people? If so, then you should join the local Newcomers Club as it kicks off the year’s events with their annual Open House Cocktail Party at 7 p.m. Cocktails, appetizers and desserts will be served and all Westborough residents are welcome. For info or to RSVP, contact Na-Young Osterweis at (781) 648-5582 or nyosterweis@verizon.net or Valerie Ramey at (508) 836-0221 or vloik@yahoo.com. Cruisin’ For Our Troops Classic Cruise Night The 1st annual Cruisin’ for Our Troops Classic Cruise Night has been scheduled for 4-10 p.m. in Biotech Lots 4 & 5, 381 Plantation St., Worcester. Event proceeds will benefit The Seven Hills Foundation’s proposed Veterans Polytrauma Center and the American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts Service to Military Family Programs. Pre-registration for vehicles is $15, or $20 day of. General admission is $10, with children under 12 free. Additional info is available by contacting Tracy Bissonnette at (508) 451- 6275 or arraymp@aol.com. GLC Celebrates National Gymnastics Day It’s National Gymnastics Day and the Gymnastics Learning Center, 574 Lake St. in Shrewsbury, will celebrate from 2-4 p.m. with an afternoon of fun. Children ages 4 and up are invited to participate in an Open Gym with staff and team members available to assist. There will also be a team exhibition. 100 percent of admission donations will go to the Children's Miracle Network. For info, call (508) 792-1551. Blue Star Mothers Drawing The Blue Star Mothers Massachusetts Chapter 1 will be picking the winner of an authenicated and framed "David Ortiz/Autographed Red Sox jersey during the Johnny Appleseed Arts & Cultural Festival, City Hall in Monument Square Plaza, Leominster. The group will also be selling its famous whoppie pies, lollipops and other assorted items for sale, along with its "buck a duck" game. The festival will also include an international cultural food court; a parking lot party for kids with slides, moonwalks and a petting zoo; and a main stage with live entertainment. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 27. Admission is free. For info on Blue Star Mothers, visit http://www.bluestarmomsmassch1.org/. Russian Language Study Group The Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton starts its eight-session Russian Language Study Group for beginners, from 9-11 a.m., through 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. SVT Glacial Features Exploration Join Sudbury Valley Trustees and leader Bruce Porter at Gray Reservation in Sudbury from 9-11 a.m. and learn about the geophysical events that shaped this land, where the passage of glaciers left its mark on the landscape. Registration is required. Free for SVT members, $10 for non-members. Call SVT at (978) 443-5588 for info or to register. Italian Conversation Circle The West Boylston Italian Conversation Circle will hold its first meeting of the season 10 a.m.-noon at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St., West Boylston. Stop in to practice your heritage or your school, travel or self-taught Italian. Free of charge. For more info, visit www.circoloconversazione.org. 14 Sunday GBC Family & Friend Day Grace Baptist Church of Shrewsbury, 10 Stanley Rd., invites the community to its Family & Friend Day. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 10:45 a.m. After the service, an Italian Dinner will be held downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. For info, call (508) 752-0217 or visit www.egbc.org. Walden Pond Walk All are welcome to join the members and friends of the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, who will gather for a simple walk around Walden Pond from 2:30-5 p.m. Participants may meet at Walden Pond at 2:30 p.m. or gather at the church at 1:45 p.m. to carpool and caravan to the site. For more info, visit www.ucmh.org or call the church office at (978) 562-9180. WCLT Overland Ramble Westborough Community Land Trust will be holding an Overland Ramble starting at 1:30 p.m. Participants will hike to Gilmore Pond via the Bowman West Meadow and the 4-plus mile hike will take you through the reclaimed meadow, farmlands and forests to see progress on Gilmore Pond. Meet at Bowman Conservation Area parking lot. For details, contact Mark Fox at mafox@charter.net. Hudson Emblem Club Mystery Ride The Hudson Emblem Club holds its annual Mystery Ride, with the bus leaving the Elks Lodge at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $55. 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 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. Outdoor Service at St. Luke’s Hudson St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson will be having an outdoor service at 10 a.m. The service will feature lively singing accompanied by a guitarist, as well as great fellowship in the beauty of an outdoor setting. There will be refreshments served in the church after the service. Everyone is welcome. St. Luke's is located at the rotary in Hudson. Additional parking is available behind the fire station. For more info, visit www.stlukeshudson.org. UUCS Presents Darfur Documentary Unitarian Universalist Congregational Society of Westborough, 64 West Main St., will present "The Devil Came on Horseback," an award-winning 90-minute film, at 7 p.m. It is narrated by Marine Capt. Brian Steidle, who in 2004 went to southern Sudan on a peacekeeping mission unrelated to Darfur. The film is considered appropriate for teens 14 and over. Refreshments will be served. Free. For info, call the church office at (508) 366-2635 or Al Selim at (508) 887-8719. First Church Marlborough UCC Special Event First Church in Marlborough (Congregational) UCC, 37 High St., Marlborough, will host Biblical scholar Everett Koller-Fox, formerly an Allen M. Glick Professor of Judaic and Biblical Studies at Clark University, and translator of "The Five Books of Moses," at 1:30 p.m. Koller-Fox will speak on his new work on Saul, David and Solomon. Donations welcome. For info, call (508) 485-6297 or e-mail office@firstchurchnet.com. Preservation Worcester Yard Sale Preservation Worcester, 10 Cedar St., Worcester, will host its Better Than Your Average Yard Sale, a sale of 18th, 19th and early 20th century restoration and home improvement architectural salvage, antiques, reproductions and decorative accessories, from 12-3 p.m. There will be a unique assortment of unusual and hard to find items. A preview ($10 donation) will be held from 11 a.m.-noon. For info, call (508) 754-8760 or visit www.preservationworcester.org. St. Luke's Community Supper St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson will be hosting a Community Supper from 5-6 p.m. The dishes include baked beans, mac & cheese, a meat dish and salad. 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. “Welcome Sunday” at Evangelical Congregational Church The Evangelical Congregational Church, 8 Church St., Westborough, will hold a Service of Worship & Praise on “Welcome Sunday” at 10:30 a.m., featuring the Pleasant Street Junior Choir from the Pleasant Street Seventh Day Adventist Church in Worcester. Musicians, singers and liturgical dancers will offer an uplifting performance. All are welcome to attend. For info, call (508) 366-2000. Hadassah Appreciation Night Held at Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton at 5 p.m., Membership Appreciation Night (MAN) is free of charge and all chapter Hadassah members in good standing are welcome to attend, as well as those joining or renewing membership at the event. For questions or to RSVP, contact MAN co-chairs Linda Skolnik at (978) 264-0888 or Susan Andelman at (978) 263-9395 or e-mail hadassahnashobavalley@gmail.com. 15 Monday Falconi Family Golf Tournament The 17th annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Southborough Senior Center will be held 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. Hudson Garden Club Meeting The Hudson Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. at the Hudson Lodge of Elks, 98 Park St. The speaker will be photographer Cheryl Collins of Mansfield on “How to Photograph Your Garden.” The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Mary Giant, president, at (978) 562-9074. Southborough Library Storytimes Storytime for children age 0 - 5 begins at Southborough Library, Route 85/Main St. The schedule is Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5 years. Each group will run for 6 weeks. To register for info, call (508) 485-5031. Toddler time for children ages 0-24 months will be held Thursdays at 11 a.m. No registration necessary. “Divided We Fall” screening at SPL Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will host a screening of “Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath” at 7 p.m. The documentary follows college student Valerie Kaur as she documents hate violence against Sikhs and Muslims in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. Free and the public is welcome. For info, call (508) 841-8531. 16 Tuesday Meininger Family Chiropractic Workshop Meininger Family Chiropractic will be presenting a free workshop on "Positive Thought For Health” from 6-6:45 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Learn to decrease your stress in three positive ways. For further info and reservations, call (508) 898-2228. All are welcome. Westborough Schools Instrument Rental Night The Westborough Schools will be holding its annual registration and sign up for the both the elementary school string program and band program at the Mill Pond School. Students in the third grade or new to the string program in the fourth grade may attend an info session and lease an instrument starting at 5 p.m. Parents with questions are invited to call the Coordinator of Fine Arts, David Jost, at (508) 836-7716 for further info. Friends of Shrewsbury Seniors Music Back by popular demand, Linda Jean will help the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. kick off the new year at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Her musical presentations will have everyone tapping their toes and singing along. Refreshments will also be served. Bring a friend and come and enjoy a very entertaining afternoon. WPL “Good Books” Get-Together If your book group is looking for titles to discuss or if you’d like to hear about what others have enjoyed reading, then stop by the Westborough Public Library, West Main St., at 7 p.m. for an informal get-together. Bring along a list of your favorite books and the library will compile a recommended list for the reference desk. Free and open to the public. For info, call the library at (508) 366-3050. Osteoporosis Support Group The UMass Memorial Osteoporosis Support Group will meet 1-2 p.m. at the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St. The monthly group is for anyone suffering from osteoporosis and their family and friends. Peggy Hubbard, BSN, MA will be the guest speaker. Parking is free and adjacent to the Worcester Senior Center. Registration is not required. For info, call Peggy Hubbard at (508) 334-6138. Post Grad Technical Training Info Session The next info session for the Assabet Valley Post Grad Technical Training program will be held at 9 a.m. at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. All applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Serious applicants will bring proof of high school diploma or GED, medical records indicating two doses of MMR vaccine and a recent tetanus shot, and be prepared to schedule a personal interview with the Admissions rep. For info, contact Cindy Zomar at (508) 485-9430 ext. 250 or visit www.assabettech.com under the Post Graduate tab. 17 Wednesday Hudson Girl Scout Registration The VFW Hall, 3 Palmieri Dr., will host a Hudson Girl Scout Registration Drive from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy activities, snacks and new friends. All girls ages 5-17 are welcome. Those who can’t attend are invited to e-mail Michelle at mjmjnm@msn.com for more info. WPL ParksPass Presentation The Westborough Public Library, West Main St., will present “Use Nature as Your Library ParksPass” at 7 p.m. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a slide show showcasing the many “treasures” waiting to be explored in the Bay State by using a ParksPass. Free and open to the public. For info, call (508) 366-3050. Nordic Walking Classes in Hudson The Hudson Division of Recreation will start its Fall Session One of Nordic Walking classes from 5-6:15 p.m. No experience is necessary and all ages of adults and fitness levels can participate. Class fees vary and poles are available for purchase. To register, call (978) 568-9642. For info, contact Kathy Ekdahl at (978) 562-0377 or Sheri Rohr at (978) 365-5673. Northborough Fall Cub Scout Round Up Families are invited to the Northborough Fall Cub Scout Round Up from 7-8 p.m. in the Melican Middle School cafeteria. This is an opportunity for boys grade 1-5 to join a Cub Scout Pack. The program is family oriented and boy/parent designed. The packs are organized by elementary school districts. Those interested in learning more should visit www.troop1northboro.org and www.bsatroop101ma.org or the Knox Trail Council website at www.KTC-BSA.org. MAB Meeting The Massachusetts Association for the Blind will meet at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, 397 Bolton St., Marlborough. This month’s speaker is Sue Santosuosso from Verizon. She will demonstrate different items available for the blind and disabled. For info, call Robert Marcotte, MAB coordinator, at (508) 229-0585. After Five Business Networking & Ribbon Cutting The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to attend a Business After Five networking experience and a ribbon cutting celebration at BlueSkies Studios, 43 Broad St., Suite B307, Hudson, from 5 to 7 pm. Businesses are encouraged to bring brochures for the literature table. Cost is $10, $15 for nonmembers and reservations are appreciated. To register, call (978) 568-0360 or e-mail info@assabetvalleychamber.org. Mom to Mom Fall Session The fall session of Mom to Mom begins at Trinity Church, 14 Wattaquadock Hill Rd., Bolton, and will run 9:15-11 a.m. through Nov. 19. Weekly meetings include refreshments and coffee and either a live speaker or a video followed by small group discussion. Planned topics include "Healthy Mom/Healthy Child," "Loving your Husband," "Parenting by Example," and "Parenting by Grace." Child care is provided. For a detailed flyer and registration form, call the church office at (978) 779-5517. Blue Star Mothers of America Meeting The Massachusetts Chapter 1 of the Blue Star Mothers of America (Mothers who currently have or had children serving in the U.S. Military) will be holding its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Veteran's Center, 100 West St. A non-profit service organization, the group welcomes fathers, family and friends of our service members. Visit http://bluestarmomsmassch1.org for more info. 18 Thursday Post Road Art Center Opening Reception The opening reception for the Post Road Art Center’s Abstract Show 2008 will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough. For info, visit www.postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580. PCMS 2008 Annual Meeting Pakachoag Community Music School, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn, winds up its 25th anniversary year from 7:30-9:15 a.m. with a Year in Review during its annual meeting. Breakfast will be served and PCMS students and faculty will perform. Open to the public, but RSVP required. For info, visit www.pakmusic.org or call (508) 791-8159. 19 Friday The Willows Fall Tag Sale The 21st annual Fall Tag Sale, sponsored by the Willows Residents Association, will be held 1-4 p.m. at the Willows, 1 Lyman St., Westborough. Also Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-noon. Includes household goods, collectibles, “Grandma’s Attic,” baked goods, clothing boutique and artwork. No early birds. “Fences of Stone” Book Signing Party The Southborough Historical Society will host a Book Signing Party with Nick Noble, author of “Fences of Stone,” a journey through Southborough's history, from 7-11 p.m. at the Community House. Includes comments by the author, Q&A, food and wine pairings, live music, ongoing slide shows and displays of historical artifacts, followed by coffee, cordials and dessert. Tickets are $35 (includes membership to SHS and 10% discount on purchases) and are on sale at Mauro's Market and Red Barn Coffee. For info, e-mail srushers@mac.com or turnerbc@aol.com or call (508) 481-0424. Intel Community Recycling Event The Intel Community PC/TV and Small Electronics Recycling Event will run from 12-6 p.m. at the Stop & Shop plaza at the corner of Route 85 (Washington Street) and Technology Drive in Hudson. The event will accept computers, VDTs, printers and other computer peripherals, TVs, radios, cell phones, and other electronic devices. Small household appliances will also be accepted. Intel volunteers will be on hand to help to help unload vehicles. A minimum $10 donation per vehicle is requested. The event will also be held Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., at the same location. Fall Fashion Show Reservation Deadline Deadline for reservations to the Friends of the Westborough Senior Center Fall Fashion Show (to be held Sept. 23, starting at 5 p.m., at the Senior Center). The show includes a light dinner and fashions from Dress Barn and Dress Barn Women. Tickets are $7 and available at the Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. St. Mary’s Parish 2008 Family Festival St. Mary’s Parish, 20 Summer St., Shrewsbury, celebrates its 2008 Family Festival through Sept. 21. Events: Sept. 19, from 6-10 p.m., include music, games, arts and crafts, food, rides, silent auction, Italian kitchen; Sept. 20, from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., includes 5K road race, pony rides, tae kwon do show, Mr. Magic, children’s activities, games, food, silent auction, pub quiz, Irish pub, Italian kitchen, the Jesse Fontaine trio; and Sept. 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., includes cartoon characters pancake breakfast, talent show, Mr. Magic, pony rides, games, rides, silent auction, Irish pub. Free admission and parking. Visit www.stmarysparish.org for more info. Apple Baking Contest at NSC The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., will take part in the town’s Applefest celebration with its baking contest, featuring apples as the main ingredient. Bring your entry to the senior center by 11 a.m. to be judged. Prizes will be awarded to the three best entries. For info, call (508) 393-5035. 20 Saturday Author Signings at Tatnuck Booksellers Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will author events from 10 a.m.-noon with TA Barron, “Merlin’s Dragon,” book 1 of a new trilogy, and 1-3 p.m. with Bob Gebelein, author of “The Mental Environment: Mostly About Mind Pollution.” For info, visit www.tatnuck.com. Friends of the Northborough Library Raffle The Friends of the Northboro Library are sponsoring a raffle for a Nintendo Wii and the winner will be drawn at the end of the Applefest Fair on this day. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets. They will be available at the Applefest Streetfair or the library circulation desk. The winner will be notified by phone. For info, call Stacey Incorvaia at (508) 393-8707 or Ellen Church at (508) 361-5484. SELCO 100th Anniversary Celebration Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations 100th Anniversary will be celebrated 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at SELCO Garage on Municipal Drive and the SELCO Cable facility, 15 Parker Rd. Come tour SELCO's electric and cable facilities, trucks, substation, public access studios and more. Includes free gifts, kid’s activities, food and more. A shuttle bus will be available to transport visitors between the two locations. Municipal Drive: please park at Paton School and walk to the garage, the SELCO garage parking lot will be closed to accommodate pedestrian traffic and shuttle buses. Parker Road: there is plenty of parking available at the Parker Road facility. Wolf Talk at HPL Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. on the rotary, will host Wolf Talk, a live wolf presentation, from 2-3 p.m. The event includes displays, a Q&A and a live wolf. For info, visit www.hudsonpubliclibrary.com or call (978) 568-9644. Westborough Scouting Day The first annual Westborough Scouting Day will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Tufts Machine lot on East Main Street. A free event for all, boys and girls grades kindergarten to 12 can participate in any of the activities held all day. Registrations for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will also be held, while Girl Scout registration for grades K-12 will be Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church. Participants are asked to donate canned goods and paper supplies for the Westborough Food Pantry. For info, contact Paul Casello at (508) 898-9576. Woman's Club Apple Pie Cafe The GFWC Northboro Junior Woman's Club will be holding their annual Apple Pie Café at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., during Northborough's Applefest celebration. The café will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, visit www.northborojuniors.org/applefest or e-mail info@northborojuniors.org. Third Annual Intertribal Powwow A truly Native American experience, the 3rd annual Intertribal Powwow will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (also Sept. 21) at Sweetwilliam Farm, 153 North St., Upton. Traditional Native American activities include grand entry (noon), drumming, dancing, singing, regalia, story telling, flute playing, food, genuine native gifts & craft vendors, traders and teepee. Parking is $5. For info, visit www.nativedirections.com or www.sweetwilliamfarm.biz or call (508) 529-2000. 21 Sunday Friends of the Amani Children’s Home Benefit The Friends of the Amani Children’s Home US, Inc. presents Jazz at the Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., from 2-5 p.m., featuring the Studio 2 Quintet. Tickets: $25pp, $60 families. For info and tickets, e-mail info@friendsofamani.com or contact Louise Hale at (978) 568-8078 or louise.foa.us@amanikids.org. Northborough Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Boy Scout Troop 1 of Northborough will host its annual Pancake Breakfast Benefit 7-11 a.m. at American Legion Post 234, 402 West Main St. Cost: $5 per person, $20 family maximum, free for kids under 5. The scouts will be selling tickets the week before the breakfast outside CVS, Rocky's in Northborough and Lyman Street Stop & Shop in Westborough. St. Stephen’s Hosts Rep. McGovern  Rep. James McGovern of the Massachusetts Third Congressional District will be speaking at 4:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough. Topic: Spirituality and Politics. Call St. Stephen’s at (508) 366-4134 for info. FAAN Walk for Food Allergy The Hopkinton 2008 Walk for Food Allergy takes place at Hopkinton State Park, 286 Cedar St., with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m. Post event activities include face painting, free massage and a bouncy house. Registration and info is available online at www.foodallergywalk.org. Upcoming Cactus and Succulent Show The Westborough Public Library, West Main St., will present “Art Scarpa’s Traveling Cactus & Succulent Show” Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Scarpa will bring over 100 live plants from many parts the world to show and pass around, as well as answer any questions. Plants will be available for sale after the program. Free and open to the public. For info, call (508) 366-3050. Worcester Art Museum Classes Classes begin Sept. 22 for adults and Oct. 7 for youth at Worcester Art Museum. Choose from hundreds of opportunities for creativity in WAM’s adult and youth classes and workshops. To register or for the latest classes brochure, call (508) 793-4333/4334 or visit www.worcesterart.org/Education. The Jewish Women's Circle Chabad of Westboro has formed a new group called the Jewish Women's Circle, a bimonthly program for Jewish women. The first event, Challah, A Whole New Twist,” will be held Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Discover methods and techniques for extraordinary challahs just in time for the holidays. Cost is $10 for the event and $50 for a yearly membership. To register or for info, visit www.chabadwestboro.org or contact Dvora Green at (508) 366-0499 or dvora@chabadwestboro.org. Northborough Art Guild Meeting The Northborough Art Guild will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m., at the Historical Society, 50 Main St., Northborough. Richard Drehmer will present a demo of oil painting. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. “Maps and the Stories They tell” The Shrewsbury Historical Society kicks off its fall season with “Maps and the Stories They Tell” Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., at the 1830 Brick Schoolhouse on Shrewsbury Town Common. The guest speaker, Ronald E. Grim, PhD, is the curator of the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library. Memoir Writing Class Write your own story in the upcoming Memoir Writing Class with instructor Cathy Cairns. The class runs six weeks on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 24, from 2-4 p.m., at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Those interested in attending should call the senior center at (508) 393-5035. Marlborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Sept. 24, from 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts., Marlborough. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. All donors will receive a special gift from Panera Bread. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. Abby’s House “Party for a Purpose” “Party for a Purpose,” a benefit for Abby’s House, will be held Sept. 24, from 7-10 p.m., at DZain Gallery, 65 Water St., Worcester. The event includes a silent auction, food, beverages and sweets. Admission: $15. For info or tickets, visit www.abbyshouse.org or call (508) 756-5486. NAMI Sponsors Workshop NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) will sponsor a workshop on “Planning for the Future of your Children with Special Needs” Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m., at Fidelity Co-Operative Bank, 9 Leominster Connector, Leominster. Free admission. To pre-register or for info, call (978) 345-1491. Call to Artists: an Exhibit Opportunity The Arts Alliance invites area artists to exhibit recent work in its month-long Fall Juried Art Exhibit displayed at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson. The deadline to register is Sept. 25. Registration forms can be downloaded and printed from the ‘Visual Arts’ section at www.upwitharts.org and then mailed or delivered to the Arts Alliance, 155 Apsley St., Hudson, MA  01749. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. S&F Concrete 1st Golf Tournament The S&F Concrete 1st Golf Tournament to benefit the Hudson Portuguese Club will be held Sept. 25 at Juniper Hill Golf Course, 202 Brigham St., Northborough. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Foursomes are going fast, so send your application as soon as possible. For more info, contact Lizett Frias at lizett@s-f-concrete.com or (978) 562-3495 ext. 8225. For a flyer or registration form, visit http://www.hudsonportugueseclub.org/golf.pdf. Business Network Breakfast The next Business Network Breakfast is slated for Sept. 26, 8-9 a.m., in the Leahy Conference Room at Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. After a quick muffin and cup of coffee, participants give a two-minute presentation about their organization and distribute materials. Cost is $10 for members and their guests and $15 for nonmembers. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. Contact the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at (978) 568-0360 or e-mail info@assabetvalleychamber.org 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. 5K Road Race and Fun Walk The 12th annual 5K Road Race and Fun Walk will be held Sept. 27, starting at 10 a.m. rain or shine, at Dean Park in Shrewsbury. Entrance forms are available at www.spiritofshrewsbury.com and Shrewsbury Park and Rec, 100 Maple Ave. Fees: $12 pre-event, $15 race day; walkers/under 18 are $6 pre-event or $10 race day. For info, visit the web site or call Tom Ryan at (508) 755-5022. Friends of Shrewsbury Seniors Jail and Bail Once again, the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. are sponsoring its Jail and Bail during the Spirit of Shrewsbury weekend. Look for the "jail" at the Oak Street Expo Sept. 27 and either volunteer to be "jailed" (hoping someone will bail you out) or donate some money to keep you out of "jail." Checks are payable to The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. Author P.D. LaFleur at HPL Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. at the rotary, will host local author P.D. LaFleur as he discusses his new book, “Mill Town,” Sept. 27 from 2-3 p.m. For info, visit www.hudsonpubliclibrary.com or call (978) 568-9644. Multi-Family Church Yard Sale Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West Main St. (Route 30), Westborough, will hold a multi-family yard sale Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Individuals are invited to rent a space for $15 to display and sell their own yard sale items. Tables are available on a first come basis.  Reserve a table now by contacting the church office at office@gs-lc.org or (508) 366-7095. FUMC Marlborough Yard Sale The Youth Group of First United Methodist Church of Marlborough, 52 Church St., will hold a yard sale Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Coffee and light lunch available during the sale. For info, call (508) 485-1980. CSF Scholarship Motorcycle Ride Attention all motorcycle riders, Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of Marlborough, “Dollars for Scholars” is sponsoring a scenic motorcycle ride Sept. 28 to benefit the nonprofit organization. The gathering of motorcycles and passengers can register between 9-10 a.m. at the Moose Family Lodge on Fitchburg St., Marlborough, where the ride will also end. Registration fee: $25 for the driver, $10 for guests. Rain date is Oct. 5. For registration or more info, contact Deb at (508) 481-0056 or e-mail dag1973@aol.com. 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. Recovery Day 2008 Join the Voices for Recovery for Recovery Day 2008 Sept. 28, 1-4 p.m., at AdCare Outpatient Services, 95 Lincoln St., Worcester. Enjoy food, fellowship and info on Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Women for Sobriety, MOAR and more. Special Exercise Program Begins Arthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramSM, a free low-impact class designed specifically for those with arthritis, begins its six-week course Sept. 30 with a kick-off class at 3 p.m. at Shrewsbury Crossings, 311 Main St., Shrewsbury. For additional info or to register, call (508) 845-2100) or visit www.arthritis.org. Arts Alliance Fall Art Exhibit Opening Reception The Arts Alliance Fall Juried Art Exhibit will hold its opening reception Oct. 2, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson. Prizes donated from area businesses will be presented at 6:30 p.m. in the four categories of drawing/prints, photography; painting and three-dimensional/mixed media. Most works may be purchased and the exhibit will be on view through Oct. 31. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call 978-562-1646. “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. 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 Oct. 27, from 7-8:15 p.m., at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. Also  Nov. 10. 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. Ongoing Westborough Woman’s Club Holiday House Tour The Westborough Woman's Club is finalizing plans for their annual Holiday House Tour Dec. 13. Each year 4-5 homes are featured on the tour, and for the second year a local religious building will be included. The house tour committee is looking for another home to feature in December. If you would like your home to be included or need info, call Priscilla at (508) 366-4538 or Judy at (508) 870-1895. Tickets for the tour will be available beginning in mid October. For info on the club or membership, call (508) 870-1895. Hudson Garden Club Print Still Available The Hudson Garden Club still has limited edition prints available of Ferjulian's Farm. The original watercolor was done by Molly Stone, a 2007 graduate of Hudson High School. The prints are $25 for the small and $35 for the large. The proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund for Hudson students and teachers. The prints can be seen and purchased at Ferjulian's, All Occasions Hudson Florist, Apple Valley Flower Shoppe, Serendipity and Harvest Café. St. Stephen’s Children’s Clothes Collection St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, is holding a summer clothing drive for Iraqi children. The new or slightly clothes should be for 3-8 year olds with no political or religious symbols on them. The most requested items are sandals with straps, croc style sandals, shorts and T-shirts. The clothes should be lightweight and for summer as the temperature in Iraq reaches 115 degrees. The clothing will be given to the children by American soldiers who patrol the streets. The clothes drive will stop the end of September. 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. 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. MWHS Adoption Hours The MetroWest Humane Society, 30 Pond St., Ashland, holds regular adoption hours Sundays, 1-4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Visit www.webpaws.com/mwhs or call (508) 375-3776 for info. 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. 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. 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. 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.