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14 Friday Hudson High School Presents “Our Town” “Our Town,” Thornton Wilder’s classic tale of America at the turn of the century will be coming to life at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. The performance starts at 7 p.m. in the Hudson High School theatre. Another performance will be held Nov. 15.  Tickets may be bought early or at the door for $7. For more info, call Kathleen McKenzie at (978) 567-6250 ext. 0131. Renovo MD Open House Renovo MD, a leading-edge medical aesthetics practice, will hold an Open House from 5-9 p.m. at its state-of-the-art facility at 512 Main St., Shrewsbury. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and exclusive offers while learning about Renovo MD. Please RSVP by calling (508) 842-6898 or e-mailing info@renomd.com. Tatnuck Bookseller Author Event Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will host Archer Mayor, author of the “The Catch,” “Chat” and “Open Season,” at 7 p.m. as he discusses and signs his books.  For info, visit www.tatnuck.com. 7th Annual New England Crime Bake Northborough author Cathy Cairns will be on hand, along with international best-selling author Harlan Coban and a line-up of mystery and crime writers, forensic experts, agents and editors, at the 7th Annual New England Crime Bake – “Playbook for Murder” – through Nov. 16 at the Hilton Boston in Dedham. The event is open to the public with pre-registration. For more info on Crime Bake’s program and presenters or to register, visit www.crimebake.org. Grafton Inn Evening of Music and Dance Music returns to the Grafton Inn, 25 Grafton Common, as the Dixie Swing Band performs from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the upstairs ball room. Tickets are $10. For info, call (508) 839-5931. Westborough Blood Drive Westboro Tennis & Swim, 35 Chauncy St., will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. All donors will be entered to win a $50 grocery gift card and Regal Cinema movie tickets. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. Musicians of the Old Post Road Concert Musicians of the Old Post Road will perform “The Humanity and Humor of Mozart and Haydn” at 8 p.m. at First Parish, 327 Concord Rd., Sudbury. Tickets are $25, $20 seniors/students, free for ages 7-17. For advance tickets or info, call (781) 466-6694 or visit www.oldpostroad.org. BMB Hosts MassWildlife Program The Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester will host MassWildlife’s Tom French from 7-8:30 p.m. as he discusses “Wildlife Once Lost, Now Back in Central Mass.” Come hear uplifting conservation success stories from French, who has been integral in the peregrine falcon and bald eagle restoration programs. Free for WOO Card members, $5 for adult Audubon members, $7 adult non-members. For more info and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook at (508) 753-6087. 15 Saturday Southborough Friends Autumn Fair Southborough Friends of the Council on Aging will be holding their “Autumn Fair” from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. Tables will include white elephants, knitted goods (hats, mittens and scarves, and much more) and scrubbies, as well as medallions sold at half price, jewelry, baked goods, raffles, and coffee. Shrewsbury Post Office “Passport Day” Shrewsbury Post Office, 43 Maple Ave., will be holding a special “Passport Day” from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $100 ages 16 and up, $85 ages under 16; $75 renewals; $15 passport photos. Also available will be the passport card, costing $45 for adults or $35 for ages under 16. Applications can be downloaded at www.usps.com/passport. For info, call (508) 842-0243. FUMC Hudson “Amazing Grace” Movie Screening The public is invited to the 6 p.m. screening of “Amazing Grace,” the story of 19th century reformer William Wilberforce, at First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 34 Felton St., off the Hudson rotary. A second screening will be held Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for a 4-week study group. For info, call the church at (978) 562-2932. Author Events at Tatnuck Bookseller Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will host CJ West, author of “A Demon Awaits,” the second book in the Randy Black series, from 1-3 p.m. Also, Amy K. Pearson will discuss and sign her new book, “Coastal Bermuda: 10 Walks and 73 Plants… You’ll See Along the Way,” from 2-4 p.m. For more info, visit www.tatnuck.com. Assabet Valley Mastersingers Concert The Assabet valley Mastersingers and orchestra will present two choral masterpieces at St. Mark’s School, Marlboro Road (Route 85) in Southborough. “Reflections on Innocence and Peace” will take place at 8 p.m. and will feature the choral favorite Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Intimations of Immortality by Gerald Finzi.  Advance sale tickets are discounted $1 from the regular price of $20 and $18 for students and senior citizens. For info, call (978) 562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org.  Post Road Art Center Artist Demo Stop by the Post Road Art Center in Marlborough, 1 Boston Post Rd., to find out why "It's Better In Leather" with Carolyn Joyce of Greco USA leather. PRAC will host Joyce from 10-11:30 a.m. as she teaches techniques for using genuine cowhide leather cord in jewelry design. Materials will be available for sale or bring your own beads or pendants. For info, visit www.postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580. Northborough Garden Club Holiday Enchantment The Northborough Garden Club will present “Holiday Enchantment,” featuring Bill Graham from Beautiful Things in Salem, starting at 12 p.m. at Peaslee School, 31 Maple St., Northborough. One of New England's leading floral design professionals, Graham delights in creating traditional floral expressions and exploring new and innovative designs. Advance tickets are $8 by calling Cessy at (508) 393-8464. Admission at the door is $10. A light luncheon will be served. GMPI Workshop Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. will present a workshop on “Legal Issues and Future Care Planning for your Relative with a Developmental Disability” from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Employment Options, 82 Brigham St., Marlborough. Cost: $15 for GMPI families, $25 non-GMPI families, $35 professionals. For info or to download a registration brochure, visit www.gmpinc.org or call (508) 485-4227. Church of the Nativity Novemberfest The Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough, will hold its annual Novemberfest from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The day’s program includes a silent auction, luncheon, boutique and entertainment by Nativity musical groups. Baked goods, handcrafted items and attic treasures will also be available, as well as a country store, book table and a special area for children to shop. For info, call (508) 393-3146 or visit www.churchofthenativity.org. Ham & Bean Dinner at FUMC Westborough First United Methodist Church of Westborough will host a Ham & Bean Dinner from 5-7 p.m. The meal will include glazed ham, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls and butter, homemade pies, and beverages. The cost is $8 per person with a max of $30 per family. The proceeds of the dinner will benefit MAPA, a mission project of the United Methodist Church in the Dominican Republic. For tickets, contact Jill Pendleton at (508) 839-0571 or pendletonj@charter.net. For more info, contact the church office at (508) 366-4910 or admin@firstumchurch.com. MetroWest Humane Society Auction The MetroWest Humane Society’s Annual Auction will be held at Indian Meadows Country Club, Route 9 in Westborough. The silent auction (and previewing of the live auction items) starts at 5:45 p.m., with the live auction starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 advance or $30 at the door, and include appetizers and a pasta bar. For tickets or info, call Sheryl Merchant at (508) 628-9694. “Christmas in November” Fair The Parish Community of St. Mary in North Grafton (Waterville Street) will be holding its annual "Christmas in November" Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be raffles for everyone, children's activities, attic treasures, and numerous shopping opportunities/gift baskets at affordable prices. Mrs. Claus will be on hand to receive children's letters to Santa. The Children's Shopping Room is back again - a great place for youngsters to shop for their parents, siblings, teachers, and aunts and uncles, with gift wrapping available. High Hopes Gala Joslin Diabetes Center's 9th Annual High Hopes Gala, the Center's signature black-tie event, will be held 6 p.m.-midnight at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. WROR-FM morning favorites Loren and Wally will emcee the evening, featuring gourmet dining, a silent and live auction, and dancing to Flipside. Tickets now available at $400 each. For info or tickets, call (617) 732-2513 or visit www.joslin.org. 16 Sunday Bacon’s Wine & Spirits Grand Wine Tasting Bacon’s Wine & Spirit, 234 Washington St., Hudson, will hold a Grand Wine Tasting from 2-5 p.m. Sample over 80 wines from around the world while enjoying hors d’ouevres from Harvest Café and Brad’s Deli. For more info, visit www.baconspirits.com. Westborough Post Office “Passport Day” Westborough Post Office, 150 East Main St., will be holding a special “Passport Day” from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $100 ages 16 and up, $85 ages under 16; $75 renewals; $15 passport photos. Also available will be the passport card, costing $45 for adults or $35 for ages under 16. Applications can be downloaded at www.usps.com/passport. For info, call (508) 366-7803. WPL Great Depression Lecture Series The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., will present the third session in a four-part video lecture series on the Great Depression at 2 p.m. Last session is Nov. 23. The program includes a 50-minute video with an introduction and lecture by Professor Daniel Breen of Newbury College. Free and open to the public. For info, call (508) 366-3050. 17 Monday Insiders' Tour of the Westborough Public Library Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Westborough Historical Society will present an “Insiders’ Tour of Westborough Public Library.” Discover the hidden nooks and crannies that library patrons never see, including the Old Children’s Room in the basement, the 3rd floor with its special views, as well as architectural details and historical anecdotes. Participants should meet in the WPL Meeting Room, West Main St. Also, at 8:30 p.m., a dessert reception and dedication of rooms will be held by the Westborough Historical Society at the Sibley House, 13 Parkman St. 18 Tuesday Open Auditions for “A Christmas Carol” The Arts Alliance announces open auditions for a special holiday production of “A Christmas Carol” (to be performed Dec. 30 at both Bigelow School in Marlborough and Hudson Town Hall). Anyone interested in trying out should come to Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street, Room G101, from 7-9 p.m. An open audition will also be held Nov. 19. Anyone in grade 8 and older may try out. For more info, e-mail arts_alliance@upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center Performance “Gypsy and Her Exotic Dancers” will perform at 1 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Bring a friend and enjoy an entertaining afternoon with fun, friendship and food, sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. Northborough Art Guild Meeting The Northborough Art Guild will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St. Ed Turner of Ed Turner Illustration Studios will present a program on the Art of Cartooning. The public is cordially invited and refreshments will be served. 20 Thursday Women in Wine Fund-Raiser for Abby’s House The Women in Wine fund-raiser for Abby’s House will run from 6:30-9 p.m. at the College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center ballroom. Tickets, $50 per person or $75 per couple, are available by visiting www.abbyshouse.org or calling (508) 756-5486 ext. 21. Shrewsbury Blood Drive An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 2-8 p.m. at Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. All donors will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt and be entered into a $50 grocery card raffle. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. 22 Saturday Good Shepherd Harvest Craft/Book Faire The annual Celebration of Arts and Crafts at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 West Main St., Westborough, will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Join the church for a day of fun, arts and crafts, a bake sale and more. For info, call the church at (508) 366-7095. B’nai Shalom 2008 Coffee House Dan Nichols, a nationally known entertainer specializing in Jewish-style music, will perform during a coffee house at 8 p.m. at Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m., when desserts will be served. Tickets, which range from $8/10 for children and youth groups to $15 and $20 for adults, can be obtained in advance by calling the temple at (508) 366-7191, visiting www.cbnaishalom.org/news/dannichols.php or at the door.    FUMC Hudson Friendship Dinner First United Methodist Church of Hudson will host a delicious all-you-can-eat pasta dinner from 5-7 p.m. The menu consists of spaghetti with homemade sauce and meatballs, fresh, crispy salad, hot garlic bread and an array of desserts. All are cordially invited, so bring your appetite and a friend or two. Donations are welcome. First United Methodist is located at 34 Felton St., just off the Rotary. Grafton Inn Hosts Musician Chris Reddy The Grafton Inn, located at 25 Grafton Common, will present the music of Chris Reddy at 8 p.m. in the bar area. No charge. For info, call (508) 839-5931. Christopher House Pumpkin Patch Fair The annual Christopher House Pumpkin Patch Fair benefit for resident’s activities will begin at 9 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. There will be crafts, notions, Christmas gift items, home baked goods, fudge, flea market, crocheted items, restaurant and refreshments, as well as free door prizes. The public is welcome and admission is free. Christopher House is located near the entrance to Green Hill Park and Worcester Technical High School, 10 Mary Scano Dr., Worcester. First Parish of Bolton Holiday Bazaar The First Parish of Bolton, 673 Main St., Bolton, will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The bazaar includes a gallery of hand-made items from local artisans, smaller handcrafted gifts and ornaments, a bake shop, a candy shop, and much more. Jewish Women's Circle - Illumination In preparation for the upcoming festival of Chanukah, The Jewish Women's Circle (JWC) is planning its next session at 7:30 p.m. at the home of interior decorator Laureen Edelson, 29 Nash St., Westborough. Guests will enjoy a delicious array of latkes at a latke bar. The group will be enriched with insights into the upcoming Jewish month of light, Kislev. Edelson will enlighten the guests by sharing trade secrets and insider decorating advice. Her work will be seen in the 2008 issues of Spectacular Homes of New England and Boston Design. Question and answer period will follow. Guests should bring any visuals such as floor plans, room photos and paint/fabric swatches Cost is $10 for the event and $50 for a yearly membership. 23 Sunday Holiday Decorations Workshop at St. Anne’s A Holiday Decorations Workshop will be hosted from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St Anne’s Father Smith Center, Route 9, Shrewsbury. All materials will be supplied and participants will be shown how to make wreaths, garlands and kissing balls with mixed greens. Wreath costs are: 12-inch, $10; 16-inch, $25; 24-inch, $45; and 36-inch, $60. Garlands cost $2.50 per foot and kissing balls cost $25. Bows, pinecones, and berries will be available. Reserve your space and supplies by e-mailing gardengirls@artisanwomen.com or calling (508) 925-4600. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations will be taken first. Simon Evening of Giving Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough will be reserved exclusively for a private after-hours shopping event from 7-9:30 p.m. The evening will include special sales at participating stores, holiday festivities and a chance to win numerous door prizes. Cost is $10 per person, with proceeds going to charity. For more info, contact Sheila Hennessy at (508) 303-0204. Upcoming Women of Note Open Rehearsals Starting Nov. 24, Women of Note will be having open rehearsals for a holiday chorus for anyone who would like to sing with them for their holiday season, as well as in any of their performances in December. Come and join the chorus for their holiday season and sing your favorite holiday tunes such as “Jingle Bells,” “Joy to the World,” and more. Visit www.womenofnote.org for more info or stop on by a Monday night rehearsal from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson. Mothers and More Meeting The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will meet Nov. 25, at 7 p.m., at Whitney Place, 238 Main St., Northborough. The topic will be on allowances: How old should a child be when he/she starts getting an allowance? How much should he/she get? Should allowance be tied to completing chores? Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org Gobble Wobble 5K Run The 2nd annual Gobble Wobble 5k Run, a 5K run or two-mile walk and kids fun run, begins at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 27 at the Trottier School in Southborough, with registration from 7-8 a.m.  Pre-registration for run or walk is $20 and includes T-shirt, or $25 day of the race. Kid’s run is free. Register in person at Southborough Recreation, 21 Highland St., or on-line at NRG-BAR.COM. Sponsored by NRG-BAR and Southborough Recreation. For info, call (508) 229-4452. Saint Mary Craft Fair The annual Saint Mary Craft Fair (formerly the Holly Fair) will be held Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Dec. 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the church hall, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury. The fair will feature unique gifts, local crafters, advent supplies and baked goods; all kinds of greenery including natural wreaths, door swags, kissing balls, cemetery boxes, boxwood trees and poinsettias; and photos with St. Nick, a crafters raffle and more. For info, visit www.stmarysparish.org/School/. Westborough Senior Center Breakfast with Santa Have “Breakfast with Santa” Dec. 6, from 8-11:30 a.m., at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd.  The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Tickets are $3 and free for children 3 and under. FUMC Hudson Holiday Craft Fair  Mark Dec. 6 on your calendar for this year's Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hudson, Felton St. off the Hudson rotary. There will be handcrafted seasonal items, an array of tasty baked goods, and a country store with all sorts of gift items, as well as a silent auction, gift baskets, games and special events for children, and photos with Santa. For info, call (978) 562-2932. UCC Westborough Holiday Fair A Holiday Fair will be held Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Unitarian Universalist Church, 64 West Main St., Westborough. The fair will offer a gift boutique, fresh holiday greens, handmade crafts, bake sale, breakfast, lunch, and, especially for children, a cake walk, face painting, shopping for the family, cookie decorating, and a photo opportunity. Tables for crafters are available. For more info, call Lori at (508) 366-2635 or e-mail uuwestboro@yahoo.com. Annual Westborough Ski Swap The 41st annual Westborough Ski Swap will be held Dec. 13, starting at 9 a.m., at its new location: the Hastings Elementary School, East Main Street (Route 30). Equipment will include new and used downhill skis, boots and clothing, skates and some cross country equipment. Used equipment may be dropped off only on Dec. 12, between 7-9 p.m. Used equipment is sold on a consignment basis. Explorer Post 85 will again run and benefit from this year's swap. Boar’s Head Festival The Master Singers of Worcester will present its sixth Boar’s Head Festival Dec. 13, at 4 p.m., at Wesley Methodist Church, 114 Main St., Worcester. The event will highlight the Worcester Children’s Chorus, Shrewsbury Youth Singers, Shrewsbury Ringers, organist Brett Maguire, brass and percussion in songs expressing the joy of Christmas and Hanukkah and the mystery of the winter solstice. Tickets: $20, students/seniors $18, WOO discount. For info or tickets, call (508) 842-1349 or visit www.mswma.org. Snow date: Dec. 14. 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. For info, call Priscilla at (508) 366-4538 or Judy at (508) 870-1895. Tickets for the tour are now available. For info on the club or membership, call (508) 870-1895. Holiday Family Concert On Dec. 14, at 3 p.m., the second annual Family Holiday Concert with folksingers Chuck & Mud will be held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 64 West Main St., Westborough. Tickets: $6 advance, $8 door, free for children. For info or advance tickets, call (508) 366-2635 or visit www.uuwestborough.org. Ongoing “Illuminations” Exhibition "Illuminations," new work by portrait and landscape artists Jeanne Smith, will be on exhibit through Nov. 26 at the Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough. Gallery hours: Mondays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For info, call (508) 485-2580 or visit www.PostRoadArtCenter.com. Anytime Fitness Toys for Tots Drive Anytime Fitness of Hudson and Northborough will again participate in its annual Toys-for-Tots membership drive. Through Dec. 15, local residents and members are encouraged to drop off unwrapped toys that will be distributed to the needy children of the community. The drop-off boxes are located at Anytime Fitness Northborough, 4 West Main St., and Anytime Fitness Hudson, 312 Main St. For more info, call Anytime Fitness at (508) 393-0724 or visit www.anytimenorthboro.com. Westborough Woman's Club to "Keep the Heat On" The Westborough Woman's Club and Westborough schools recently announced a partnership to help with the town's fuel assistance program. "Keep The Heat On'' will involve community members of all ages collecting coins or making donations of any amount to the fuel assistance program in town. Fales Elementary and Mill Pond Intermediate Schools will have coin collection jars in their building for donations. Coins will be collected through Dec. 15. A donation may also be made by check, payable to the Friends of the Senior Center at 4 Rogers Rd., Westborough, MA 01581. For info, call Judy at (508) 870-1895. “Transitive” Exhibit at Hudson Town Hall “Transitive,” an exhibit of very recent work painted by Randi Isaacson of Post Road Art Center in Marlborough is currently on display throughout the first floor of Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main St.. The public is invited to enjoy viewing the Marlborough resident's acrylics and oil pastels weekdays during regular Town Hall hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through November. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Young at Heart Club 2009 Trips The Young at Heart Club has already planned some trips for 2009, including a three-day trip to Indianhead Resort in New Hampshire, March 11-13; a seven-day trip to Mackinac Island, MI, June 14-20; and a few day trips also. For more info, call Sue at (508) 476-3438. Deposits for the trips are now being accepted. Mount Olivet Play Group A drop-in play group for children up to grade 1 (accompanied by a parent, guardian or caretaker) is held Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Prospect/Spring Sts., Shrewsbury. The free play group includes light refreshments, toys, games, music and arts & crafts. For info, call (508) 842-2731 or e-mail office_mtolivet@townisp.com. BNI Meetings The local BNI Chapter in Westborough meets at noon every Wednesday at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. BNI is a non-profit business networking group. 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. Colonial Spirit Chorus Do you like to sing and dance? Are you looking for an educational experience that will stretch your mind and body while having fun? Join the Colonial Spirit Show Chorus each Thursday night from 7-10 p.m. at the Church of The Good Shepherd on Newtown Road (off Route 27, Acton. For further info, call (978) 692-2270 or (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. 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.