Calendar

Calendar

3 Friday Friends of MPL Super Book Sale The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., will hold its public Super Book Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. On Oct. 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., will be the Super Book and Bake Sale. For info, call (508) 485-0290, (508) 485-4204 or (413) 648-9663 or e-mail rajohnson36@verizon.net. Shrewsbury Woman’s Club Meeting The Shrewsbury Woman’s Club will hold its first meeting of the new club year at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury. Dessert will be served from 12:15-1 p.m. and, following the business meeting, entertainment will be provided by Mel Simons’ (“You Ain’t Heard Nothin Yet!”) anecdotes and songs. Members and guests are encouraged to attend for a great afternoon. Family Fun Night at UCMHS The Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, will hold its first Family Fun Night from 7-9 p.m. Theme: “Sing Out.” Bring your musical instruments, including your voices, and come join to an evening of singing songs from the popular songbook “Rise Up Singing.” All ages and all levels of singing ability/musical talent welcome. For the next three months on the first Friday, families will gather for a variety of simple, healthy, fun activities appropriate for all ages. For more info, visit www.ucmh.org, e-mail administrator@ucmh.org or call (978) 562-9180. Northborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 1-7 p.m. at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. First Parish Church of Berlin Spaghetti Supper The First Parish Church of Berlin, 16 Central St., Route 62, Berlin center, will hold a Spaghetti Supper from 5-7 p.m. Offering spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread and apple crisp, the dinner is eat-in or take-out. Advance tickets are $6 adults, $4 kids 10 and under; tickets at the door are $7 adults and $5 kids 10 and under. Tickets available in advance, call the church office at 978-838-2575. 4 Saturday Fall Craft and Pumpkin Festival at Trinity Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main St., Shrewsbury, will hold a Fall Craft and Pumpkin Festival from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine. Baked goods and gently used books will also be available at the festival. Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop Massachusetts Society of Genealogists’ State President Sandy Goodwin and Worcester Chapter President Pat McGrath will be conducting a Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop at Westborough Public Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. It is free, but registration is required. A brown bag lunch is necessary as there will only be a half hour lunch break and genealogy topics will be addressed during the lunch break. For info, call (508) 366-3050. FUMC Marlborough Rummage Sale Oct 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a rummage sale will be held at First United Methodist Church, 52 Church St., Marlborough. Includes bargains on clothing and household goods. Enjoy coffee and doughnuts while you shop in the morning or hot dogs and soda in the afternoon. Bay State All Stars Open House Bay State All Stars Cheer & Dance will be holding a Dance Open House from 1-4 p.m. at its new location, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave. in Shrewsbury. Visit www.baystateallstars.com for info. Waste Watchers of Shrewsbury Meeting The next meting of Waste Watchers of Shrewsbury will be at 3 p.m. at Green Hill Farm, a Shrewsbury Community Supported Agricultural Farm (CSA) on Green Street, just off of Route 20. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Bring your own chair and there will be a tour of the farm (dress accordingly with appropriate footwear). For more info, contact Missy Hollenback at melisahollenback@hotmail.com. Chiropractic Care for Parents & Children Workshop A Chiropractic Care for Parents & Children Workshop will start at 10:30 a.m. at Mothers & Company, 284 E. Main St., 2nd floor, Boylston. Cost: $10. For info or to register, call (508) 869-6666 or e-mail info@mothersandcompany.com. Last minute registrations welcome. Maynard Fest Maynard Fest will be held Oct. 4 in and around downtown Maynard, starting at 9 a.m. While the Maynard Fest closes at 3:30 p.m., the Maynard Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest opens at 7:45 p.m. at Clock Tower Place and features a beer and wine garden and spectacular fireworks. For more info, call the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at (978) 568-0360 or visit www.assabetvalleychamber.org. Saturday Morning Bird Walk for Adults Explore the sanctuary grounds of Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester, from 7-9:30 a.m. during this program for casual and novice birders alike. For adults. Bring binoculars and field guides, if you have them. Also, please wear appropriate footwear and bring a water bottle. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087. St. George Campers Association Square Dance The St. George Camper’s Association will host its 1st annual Square Dance from 7:30-10 p.m. at Bay Path Barn, 119 Central St., Boylston. Tickets: $10 per person for first 4 family members, $5 each member after that. For advance tickets, call Judy Shaughnessy at (508) 752-7358. The ABC's of Fungi Learn the “ABC’s of Fungi” from 1-4 p.m. at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd., Worcester. For beginners, the program will include a review of field guides and identification tips. Please note: the program does not cover the edibility or collecting of mushrooms. For adults. Cost: $9 members, $12 non-members. To register or for info, call (508) 753-6087. MAS Archaeology Lecture The Massachusetts Archaeological Society (MAS) Central Mass chapter is offering a free archaeology lecture, starting with its 7:30 p.m. meeting, at Zion Lutheran Church, 41 Whitmarsh Ave., Worcester. The speaker will be Ann Marie Mires, PhD Forensic Anthropologist on “What mean these bones?” Refreshments will be available after the talk. For further info, visit www.massarchaeology.org. Chaffin Church Fall Craft Fair Chaffin Congregational Church, 155 Shrewsbury, Holden, will hold its 6th annual Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For info, call (508) 829-2146. 5 Sunday St. Stephen’s Blessing of the Pets A blessing of the pets will be held at 1:30 p.m. on the south lawn at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough. People of all denominations and their pets are welcome. For info, call (508) 366-4134. Church of the Nativity Blessing of the Animals The Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough, will mark the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with its annual blessing of animals beginning at 7 p.m. The service is open to people of all faiths and, at 7:30 p.m., optional healing prayers will be offered. Smaller animals may be brought into the church, while larger ones should be taken to the door at the front of the Nave. For info, visit, www.churchofthenativity.org or call (508) 393-3146. WCLT Gilmore Pond Work Party The Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) invites volunteers from the community to join its members in outdoor work from 1-4 p.m. to remove invasive plants at Gilmore Pond. Also Oct. 18 from 9 a.m.-noon. Participants should meet at Gilmore Pond Road. The work is easy and involves cutting brush and hauling it to a large pile for removal. Volunteers should bring loppers and work gloves if they have them, although WCLT has extra loppers. Rain date: Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. For more info, e-mail stewardship@westboroughlandtrust.org or call (508) 366-6458. Rockstars-R-Wee Kickoff Event Rockstars-R-Wee, a club dance party for families with kids ages 0-7, will hold its kickoff event  2-5 p.m. at Fusion in Worcester. Tickets are limited. For more info, visit www.rockstars-r-wee.com or stop by Rockstars-R-Wee’s booth at the Maynard Fest Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in downtown Maynard. MHS at Heritage Festival Stop by the Marlborough Historical Society’s booth at Marl borough’s 13th annual Heritage Festival to learn more about the many services MHS offers. There will be unique items for sale, including the 2009 Historical Calendar. For info on MHS, visit www.HistoricMarlborough.org, call (508) 485-4763 or e-mail info@HistoricMarlborough.org. Tents of Hope Interfaith Service At 3 p.m., an interfaith service for the blessing and dedication of the three painted tents, created by youth and adults at the below-named religious organizations, for the Tents of Hope national project will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society, 64 W. Main St., Westborough. Officiating will be Rev. Cynthia A. Frado, Unitarian Universalist Society; and co-officiating will be Rabbi Laurence Milder, Congregation B'nai Shalom; Reverend Leigh Dry, First United Methodist Church; and Vicar Sandy D'amico, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. All welcome. For more info, call (508) 366-2635. 6 Monday Artist Guild of Shrewsbury Lecture, Workshop "Botanical Illustration - The Scientific Eye," a lecture and workshop presented by Jeanne Kunze, botanical illustrator, will start at 7 p.m. in the Community room at Southgate, Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. All AGS programs are free to members and open to the public for $5 per slide presentation/demonstration or $10 per workshop. 7 Tuesday GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club Meeting The next meeting of the GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at Applebriar, 20 Applebriar Ln., Marlborough. Join the group for its annual Soup and Salad meeting. Bring your muffin tins to sample all the wonderful dishes the club members have whipped up and hear about the community projects MJWC has planned for the upcoming year. If you are a new or interested member who would like to attend or needs more info, e-mail join@marlboroughjuniors.org. National Premier of “Being Dad” Mothers & Company will host the free national premier of the movie “Being Dad,” a sneak peek into pregnancy from a guy's point of view, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Atwater Kent Building at WPI on Salisbury Street, Worcester. For info or to RSVP, call (508) 869-6666 or e-mail info@mothersandcompany.com. Children’s Playgroup at Hudson Church The Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, begins its weekly “Builders and Dreamers” playgroup, which will run through Dec. 16 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. There is a fee of $10 per family and parents can bring older or younger siblings if necessary. To register or for info, call (978) 562-9180. 8 Wednesday Marlborough Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 2:30-7:30 p.m. at Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts., Marlborough. Also Oct. 22. Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are preferred. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. Digital Television Switch Program Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St., will be hosting a free program from 7-8:15 p.m. on the upcoming switch to digital television. By law, full-powered television stations nationwide must stop using the old method of transmitting TV signals, known as analog, and begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format Feb. 17, 2009. Topics will include why the switch is occurring, who will be affected, how to make sure you’re prepared and how to participate in the federal converter box coupon program. For info, call (978) 568-9644. Temple Emanuel Yom Kippur Services Temple Emanuel of Marlborough, 150 Berlin Rd., will hold services for Yom Kippur at 6 p.m. Also Oct. 9 at 9:30 a.m. For ticket info, contact Penny Letichevsky at (508) 839-1785. October GED Testing Registration                                             Individuals interested in obtaining a Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) should register from 4-7 p.m. at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Bring a photo ID, a money order for $65 made out to Assabet Valley (no cash or check accepted), and, if you are between 16 and 18 years old, a letter from your high school stating the date of withdrawal. The GED test will be given at Assabet Valley on Oct. 21, 22 and 23. For more info, call Andrea Cronin at (508) 485-9430 ext. 216. 9 Thursday Massachusetts Energy Summit 2008 The Massachusetts Energy Summit will be held starting with 7 a.m. registration at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. The 8 a.m.-3 p.m. summit provides a forum to educate business owners, executives, municipal leaders and others interested in learning about the Green Communities Act; the competitive energy marketplace and renewable energy; green building; best practices in energy efficiency, conservation, and energy supply purchasing; innovative energy programs, as well as how energy related jobs impact the Massachusetts economy. Participants will also have the opportunity to visit booth displays from a variety of energy related firms. Cost: $55 (includes networking breakfast and lunch). Register online at wbjournal.com. For info, call (508) 755-8004 ext. 286 or e-mail kprosser@wbjournal.com. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group, sponsored by MAB Community Services, will meet 1-3 p.m. at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. For info, call Fran Weisse at (800) 852-3029. The group is for individuals who are losing their vision and would like to learn from and listen to the experiences of others. 10 Friday MPL Presents “Everywhere a Rhythm” Come explore the world of rhythm through stories, songs, and movement with Kristen Arnold, a percussionist from Womanspirit Drummers, at 10 a.m. at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Kristen will explore sounds from across the room to around the planet, from found sounds to authentic percussion instruments. The program is designed for children 3 to 5 years of age and registration is required. For info or to register, call the Children’s Room at (508) 624-6902. Mothers & Company Workshop A workshop on “Reducing Fear of Childbirth” will be held at Mothers & Company, 284 E. Temple St., 2nd floor, Boylston, starting at 6:30 p.m. For women only. Cost: $45. For info or to register, call (508) 869-6666 or e-mail info@mothersandcompany.com. Southborough Blood Drive An American blood drive will be held from 1-7 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 20 Boston Rd./Route 30, Southborough. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. Archaeology Day at Shrewsbury Public Library Kids in grades K-4 are invited to Archaeology Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Come uncover some “lost civilizations” and participate in activities and crafts. For info or to register, call (508) 842-0081. 11 Saturday Fall Foliage Paddle on the Blackstone Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary from 2-4 p.m. participants will put in at the Tri-River Family Health Center in Uxbridge and paddle upstream into the Blackstone Canal and Rice City Pond, where wildlife abounds. Open to families with children ages 10 and older. For info and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook at (508) 753-6087. Cost: $10 adult members, $12 adult non-members, $7 child members, $9 child non-members. Car Seat Safety Workshop Mothers & Company will hold a Car Seat Safety Workshop starting at 10:30 a.m. at 284 E. Main St., 2nd floor, Boylston. Cost: $10. For info or to register, call (508) 869-6666 or e-mail info@mothersandcompany.com. Last minute registrations welcome. Boylston Historical Society Appraisal Fair, Silent Auction The Boylston Historical Society will host its annual fund-raising event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Boylston Town House, Main Street (next to Fire Station), with an antique appraisal and silent auction. Cost for appraisal: $5 per item. Free refreshments will be available. Bring your antiques for appraisal or simply come and browse the silent auction. 12 Sunday Model Aircraft Demonstration Did you ever wonder what it might be like to fly a radio-controlled model airplane? The Milford Parks Department and the Millis Model Aircraft Club have teamed up for the fifth year in a row to provide a free day of flying, introductory lessons, demonstrations and just “plane” fun from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Plains Park/Route 85 in Milford. For info, call (508) 473-4441 or visit the events link at www.millismodelaircraftclub.com. Upcoming Heritage Day Book Sale Friends of the Southborough Library, Main St./Route 85, will hold its annual Heritage Day Book Sale and Cookie Sale Oct. 13, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., during Southborough’s annual Heritage Day. Rep. Eldridge Meet and Greet State Rep. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, a candidate for state senate, will hold a meet and greet Oct. 13, from 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Westborough Courtyard Marriott, 3 Technology Dr. The open-to-the-public Q&A is an opportunity to discuss issues of concern with Rep. Eldridge. For more info, visit www.jamieeldridge.com or e-mail RSVP@jamieeldridge.com. Singers Invited to Join River’s Edge Chorale The River’s Edge Chorale begins its fall season with Tuesday rehearsals Oct. 14, from 7-9 p.m., at Hudson High School’s Choral Room, C110, 69 Brigham St. Any area adult or high school student interested in group singing is invited to join. The Chorale will rehearse a variety of songs in preparation for its winter holiday concert Dec. 13 in conjunction with the River’s Edge Community Band and Pro Musica Youth Chorus. To learn more, visit www.upwitharts.org, where a registration form can be downloaded. A registration fee helps support the program. For info or to register by phone, call (978) 562-1646. Sen. Augustus Office Hours Sen. Edward M. Augustus Jr. will be holding office hours at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., from 10-11 a.m. Oct. 15. Constituents are encouraged to attend with questions, comments and suggestions regarding state and local matters. Visit www.edaugustus.com or call (617) 722-1485 for info. Irish Genealogy Program at WPL As part of Family History Month at Westborough Public Library, West Main St., Dennis Ahern will present “Using the Internet for Irish Genealogy” Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call (508) 366-3050 for info. Daughters of Isabella Penny Sale The Daughters of Isabella - Shrewsbury Chapter will be having its annual Penny Sale Oct. 16 at the Fr. Smith Center at St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Tpk., Shrewsbury. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the drawing will be at 8 p.m. Coffee and light refreshments will be sold. Proceeds will benefit the organization's charitable works. All are welcome. Mothers and More Open House Come for an evening of great fun and fellowship Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough, and learn what makes Mothers and More different from other area groups. The group welcomes mothers working for pay as well as those staying at home. Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. SVT Low Carbon Diet Workshop Are you one of the many people who want to do something about Global Warming, but are unsure of how to get started? Maybe you need to try the "Low Carbon Diet." Sudbury Valley Trustees will hold the 2nd of a four-part workshop on this subject Oct. 16, from 7-9 p.m., at Wolbach Farm in Sudbury. No charge for program, but all participants are encouraged to buy David Gershon's “Low Carbon Diet: A 30-Day Program to Lose 5,000 Pounds.”. Subsequent meetings will take place Oct. 30 and Nov. 20. Visit www.svtweb.org and click on the calendar section for more info. Mad Science at MPL Are you mad for science? Then come join Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., Oct. 16, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., to discover the wild and sometimes wacky world of science. This month’s topic is composting. Designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old, registration is required for the program. For info, call the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902. Pandora Event at Stephanie G Stephanie G Jewelers, 77 Main St., Hopkinton, will be having a special Pandora Event & Holiday Preview Oct. 17 and 18. Visit www.stephaniegjewelers.com for more info. St. Luke¹s Silent Auction On Oct. 17, from 6:30-11 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Hudson will be holding a silent auction at the Hudson Portuguese Club. The evening will be filled with good food, cocktails, desserts and music with a DJ. Auction items include Patriots tickets, Bruins tickets, New England Revolution tickets, Dustin Pedroia autographed baseball, Kevin Youkilis signed baseball, antiques, collectibles and original artwork. Tickets are on sale now. For more info or tickets, call St. Luke's church at (978) 562-2701. “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. Halloween Hike at Boo Meadow Brook At sundown Oct. 17, Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester will transform into a magical, slightly haunted forest. Encounter old favorites and new characters on your walk as you learn about some of the creatures of New England and their many fascinating habits. Small groups leave about every 10 to 15 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. (times cannot be reserved). Also Oct. 18. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087. Fee: advance registration $5 adult members, $6 adult non-members, $5 child members, $6 child non-members. Admission at the door is $8pp. Genealogy Program at WPL As part of Family History Month at Westborough Public Library, West Main St., David Lambert of the New England Historic Genealogical Society will present “Using the NEHGS Databases” Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call (508) 366-3050 for info. Hudson Pumpkin Fest 2008 The Hudson Park Commission/Recreation has announced that Pumpkin Fest 2008 will take place Oct. 18, from 3:30-8:30 p.m., at the Morgan Bowl/Riverside Park facilities. Events include live music, moon bounces, trackless train ride, pony rides, raffles, clowns and a fireworks display to end the evening. Admission: $3 ages 18-59, $1 for kids under 18 and seniors age 60 and up. A crafter’s café/craft show will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hudson High School cafeteria, 69 Brigham St. Admission: $1. For info, call (978) 568-9642 or visit www.townofhudson.org. Francis Gardens Bazaar A bazaar will be held Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Francis Gardens Community Room, 24 Francis Gardens Ct., Shrewsbury. Includes home baked goods, crafts, jewelry, “elegant junk,” plants, books and raffle prizes. Westborough Police Union 10K Road Race The 1st annual Westborough Police Union 10K Road Race starts at 11 a.m., Oct. 18, at Westborough High School (lower lot). Registration cost: $15 before Oct. 11, $20 after Oct. 11. Awards will be given for top male and female times. Visit www.westboroughpolice.com for info. Northborough Rec Kids’ Night Out Finally, kids get a chance to go out for the night as Northborough Recreation staff hold Kids’ Night Out Oct. 18, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6, from 4-10 p.m., at the Northborough Town Hall gym. Children in grades K-5 will have the chance to play games, including jailbreak, basketball, pillopolo and soccer, along with art projects, movies and more. A pizza dinner is included. Cost: $30/night for one child and $15/night each for siblings. Non-residents welcome for no additional fees. To register or for more info, visit www.northboroughrecreation.com. Northborough Fire Prevention Fair, Open House The Northborough Fire Department will be holding its annual Fire Prevention Fair and Open House Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the 11 Pierce St. fire station. Includes popcorn, balloons and fire hats for kids; Sparky the Fire Dog; sprinkler trailer; fire prevention literature; and fire department apparatus to view and sit on. Bay State All Stars Informational Meeting Bay State All Stars will be holding an informational meeting on cheering for ages 9-14 Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m., at its Worcester gym, 11 McKeon Rd. Visit www.baystateallstars.com or call (508) 754-0632 for info. Shrewsbury Crop Walk Mark your calendars Oct. 19, at 11:30 a.m., for the Shrewsbury Crop Walk. Participants will meet at the First Congregational Church for lunch, with the kick-off at 12:15 p.m. The Crop Walk supports efforts to help the millions of neighbors around the world who have to walk to live as well as the millions served by local food pantries, food banks, and meal sites in the United States. For more info and to sign up, contact Janet Trippi at (508) 845-9586, Barb Van Inwegen at (508) 864-5213 or visit www.cropwalk.org. FUMC Hudson CROP Walk The First United Methodist Church of Hudson will be taking the lead in organizing this year’s CROP Walk (five miles) Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. For more info or to volunteer, contact Rosanne Roberts at Rosanne@hudsonfumc.com or visit www.churchworldservice.org/CROP/. DAV Wine and Cheese Party On Oct. 19, from 6-8 p.m., the Vin Bin, located at 27 South Bolton St. in Marlborough, will host a wine and cheese party on behalf of Chapter 82 Disabled American Veterans. There will be live entertainment, and raffle prizes have been donated by Marlboro Wellness Center, Sandwich Company, Milwaukee Job Site Radio, Big Apple Deli, Ron's Barber Shop, Kraft Tire, Family House of Pizza, as well as Vin Bin. Come prepared for a good time. Raffle tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10. For more info or raffle tickets, call Ron Dalbec at (508) 481-2709 or John Manning at (508) 624-9735 or e-mail davchapter82@yahoo.com. Shrewsbury Woman’s Club Fall Fashion Show The Shrewsbury Woman's Club will present its 2008 fall fashion show, “RED CARPET RUNWAY,” Oct. 19 at the Wachusett Country Club, 187 Prospect St., West Boylston. Fashions will be from Ike's Den. A boutique marketplace will be open from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with luncheon and fashion show to follow. Tickets are $40. Call Carolyn for further ticket info at (508) 842-8733. Cocker Spaniel Rescue Benefit The Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England, Inc. will hold its 11th annual Benefit Live/Silent Auction Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough. Cost: $18 (includes lunch). For info, visit www.csrne.org, e-mail info@csrne.org or call (603) 547-3363. Master Singers of Worcester Mostly Mozart Concert The Master Singers of Worcester will celebrate the opening of the 10th anniversary season of Malcolm Halliday as artistic director with an Oct. 19 concert at First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester. Featuring mostly works of Mozart with orchestra and soloists, the concert starts at 4 p.m. A gala reception will follow. For tickets (adults $20, students/seniors $18), call (508) 842-1349 or visit www.mswma.org. The Walk Against Breast Cancer The Walk Against Breast Cancer ‘08 will take place Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m., starting at Holliston's Congregational Church Green. Adult and youth walkers welcome. The event features a 5-mile walk, refreshments and a raffle (grand prize is a pair of American Airlines tickets). Register by Oct. 5 and receive a raffle ticket for the drawing of a Portable Bose Docking System. Registration fee: adults $100 minimum, youth $50 minimum. For every $25 pledge above the registration fee, one ticket will be entered into a drawing for two American Airline tickets. Register online or download forms at www.hollistonwalks.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. Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center Afternoon of Jazz Everyone is invited to an afternoon of jazz and popular music provided by Ethan and Richard Stone Oct. 21, at 1 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave, as the father and son combo entertains guests with piano and vocal music. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing, entertaining afternoon with music and refreshments. UMass Memorial Osteoporosis Support Group The UMass Memorial Osteoporosis Support Group will meet Oct. 21,  from 1-2 p.m., at the Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence St. The group meets monthly, and is for anyone who is suffering from osteoporosis and their family and friends. A representative from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy will discuss affordability of medications and answer insurance questions. Parking is free and adjacent to the Worcester Senior Center. Registration is not required. For info, call Peggy Hubbard at (508) 334-6138. Pancreatic Cancer Alliance Meeting Oct. 22, the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance will meet 6-8 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Aaron Lazare Medical Research Building, UMMS, Worcester. The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance supports the efforts of the medical and research communities as well as patients and their loved ones in the battle against pancreatic cancer; raises funds for pancreatic cancer research at UMMS; educates patients and medical professionals; and raises public awareness of pancreatic cancer. For info, call (508) 856-5520 or visit www.pancreaticalliance.org. Hudson High School presents “Fools” Hudson High School will be performing the Neil Simon comedy “Fools” Oct. 23-25, at 7 p.m.,  in its Intel Mini Theatre, 69 Brigham St., Hudson. Tickets (available at the door) are $7 and seating is by general admission. FCM Congregational Rummage Sale The huge Fall Rummage Sale sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, will be held Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m., and Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dollar bags will be available on Friday at noon. First Church is located on Bolton Street (Route 85) at High Street, just above Union Common. Shrewsbury Public Library Expansion Event Oct. 25, the community is invited to join Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., at 7 p.m. as the footprint of the proposed expanded library building is filled in. Illumination will be provided by SELCO and excerpts from Henry Longfellow's "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" will be read to mark the event. There will be celebrity readers, musical entertainment, and opportunities to learn more about the services the library and SELCO have to offer. For info, call (508) 842-0081. FCC Shrewsbury Church Fair The First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury will hold a Church Fair Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to the “gems” at the always-popular jewelry table, there will also jams and jellies, baked goods, knit and craft goods and plants for sale, as well as a silent auction, flea market and cookie walk. FCC Shrewsbury is located in the center of Shrewsbury at Main Street and Route 140. 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. 15th Annual IC School Golf Tournament Marlborough Country Club will be the site of  the 15th annual IC School Golf Tournament Oct. 27, starting with 8 a.m. registration (shotgun start at 10 a.m.). Cost: $135/person or $500/foursome. Entry fee includes 18-hole scramble, green fees and cart, coffee and doughnuts, lunch voucher at Snack Shack, chicken dinner, and golfers-only raffle. A registration form and sponsorship information can be downloaded at www.icschool.net. For more info, contact Melissa Sheehy at thesheehys@comcast.net or (508) 485-4815.  George Winston Performance A lovely event is shaping up Oct. 28 in Worcester to benefit Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts with George Winston performing at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St. Tickets are $26 and $32 ($5 of every ticket sold will go to Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.thehanovertheatre.org or by calling (877) 571-7469. Tickets for a pre and post-performance reception (including a meet and greet with George Winston at the post-performance reception) are available for $100. WCLT Charm Bracelet Work Party The Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) invites volunteers to a work party Nov. 1, from 9 a.m.-noon, to extend the Charm Bracelet Trail from the Headwaters Conservation Area to Jasper Street. Meet at Mill Pond School at 9 a.m. to help build a trail from Mill Pond School to Nourse Farm. A variety of volunteers are needed to nail up trail signs, cut brush, haul boards and move rocks. Rain date: Nov. 8. For more info, e-mail stewardship@westboroughlandtrust.org or call (508) 366-6458. Games Night! at UCMH On Nov. 7, from 7-9 p.m. it’s “Games Night!” at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson. Bring your favorite board/card game and join the fun for word challenges, trivia, strategy games and more. For more info, visit www.ucmh.org, e-mail administrator@ucmh.org or call (978) 562-9180. Good Shepherd Harvest Craft/Book Faire Crafters are needed for the annual Harvest Craft/Book Faire at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West Main St., Westborough. The faire will be held Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, contact Claire Paquette at (508) 366-7095. Ongoing Wayside Inn Photo Exhibit “Healing & Resiliency,” an exhibit by artist Madeline Fine will run through Oct. 31 at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. Visit www.wayside.org or call (978) 443-1776 for info. 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. Arts Alliance Fall Art Exhibit The Arts Alliance Fall Juried Art Exhibit will be on view through Oct. 31 at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. 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. Artist Guild of Shrewsbury Meetings The Artist Guild of Shrewsbury meetings are held the first Monday of each month (if a holiday, the meeting will be held the second Monday) at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Southgate, Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Meetings are held September through May and new members are always welcome. Visit www.artistguildshrewsbury.com for more info. ACONE Support Groups Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) offers monthly support groups for all those touched by adoption, including adult adopted persons, birth families, adoptive parents and those waiting to adopt. Groups are free of charge, but RSVP is requested. The meetings are held at ACONE, 45 Lyman St., #2, Westborough. For info, call (508) 366-6812, e-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or visit www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org.