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For a complete listing of calendar events
in the area, please visit our Website at
www.communityadvocate.com. 4 Friday Last day to register for the Northborough
Senior Center Memory Workshop (to be held Jan. 7, from 1-2:30 p.m.). Cost: $5pp.
For info, call (508) 393-5035. Westborough Players' Club Holds Auditions
The Westborough Players' Club will hold a
second round of auditions for its adult musical theater production, "George M,"
from 7-9 p.m. (also Jan. 5, from 2-4 p.m.) at the Harvey Building, Westborough
Players' Club's headquarters on Phillips Street, Westborough. Roles are
available for male and female actors, ages 20-40. Character descriptions are
available at www.westboroughplayers.com. The Shrewsbury Woman's Club will hold its
first meeting of the new year at the First Congregational Church. Dessert is at
12:15 p.m., followed by a program on the do's and don'ts of Emergency Response
911. Members and their quests are encouraged to come and become better informed.
Also, the art corner will feature members' needlework. Northborough/Southborough Integrated
Pre-school Program Northborough/Southborough Public School's
Integrated Pre-school Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be
three years old by June 15, 2008 for a screening for possible enrollment for the
2008/2009 school year. The screenings will take place Jan. 30 at both the Zeh
and Finn schools. To schedule a screening, contact Mary Anne Bryant at (508)
351-7048 ext. 127 before Jan. 4. To receive a program brochure, call (508)
393-4378 and leave your name and address. 5 Saturday
Introduction to Intercountry Adoption
Adoption Community of New England, Inc.
will sponsor a Hague Compliant Training for Prospective Adoptive Parents from
2-4 p.m. at 45 Lyman St., #2 South Terrace,â028 Westborough. Cost: $15 ACONE
members, $20 non-members. Registration fee includes a certificate of attendance
and printed materials. Contact (508) 366-6812, info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or
www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org for info. Praise-A-Palooza at Join the Higgins Armory Anniversary
Celebration â028 6 Sunday
Tea Time at WPL The Westborough Public Library Board of
Trustees invites the public to an afternoon tea at 1 p.m. in the Reading Room.
The tea will be followed at 2 p.m. by "Tea in Time -- 1908," a one-person
performance, in the Meeting Room at Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St.
Free and open to the public. For info, call the library at (508) 366-3050 or
visit www.westboroughlib.org. St. Michael Open
House The St. Michael School in Hudson invites
all interested families to its annual Open House for New Enrollment from 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Michael Elementary School is a faith-centered kindergarten
one (4-year olds) through grade 8 school. For info. call (978) 562-2917 or visit
www.stmichaelschoolhudson.org. 7 Monday
Artist Guild of The January Artist Guild of Shrewsbury
meeting willâ028be 7-9 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Highâ028School, computer lab B301, 64
Holden St. Guest: Aaron Fox, a graphic artist andâ028photographer, will discuss the
many functions of Adobe Photoshop,â028demonstrate some of the tools and lead a
workshop. No computer experience is necessary. Prospective members are
welcome. Admission: free for paid members/first-time guests, $5 non-members for
lectures or demos, $10 workshop participation. Preschool Pals at
MPL Join Necia for stories, songs and
fingerplays, and a craft from 1:30-2:15 p.m. at Marlborough Public Library,
8 Tuesday
SVT "In a Join Sudbury Valley Trustees and guest
speaker John Hanson Mitchell at 7:30 p.m. at Wolbach Farms, Sudbury, for a
discussion of the garden and its relationship to wild nature, from the Italian
Renaissance gardens to Mitchell's own wild garden in Littleton. Cost: $5
members, $10 nonmembers. Space is limited and registration required. For info,
call (978) 443-5588. Operation Otaku at
MPL The anime and manga fan club at
Marlborough Public Library, College Finances
Workshop The Shrewsbury Public Library,
Evensong for Families Program
Begins The whole family is invited to attend a
free program from 6:30-8 p.m. at the The Shrewsbury SPEDPAC (Special Education
Parent Advisory Council) will be having an evening at Dream Dinners on
Route 20 in 9 Wednesday An American Red Cross blood drive will be
held 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts., 10 Thursday
Cool Art! at
MPL If you like to draw, stop by the
Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., from 3:45-4:30 p.m., for a fun
seasonal craft. The program is designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old and
registration is required. Contact the Children's Department at (508) 624-6902 to
register or for more info. Free Kitchen Design Seminar
Award-winning designer Mariette Barsoum
will host a seminar, "How Much Will My Dream Kitchen Cost?" from 6:30-8 p.m. at Divine Kitchens, 40 Lyman
St., Westborough. The seminar is free, but space is limited, so reservations are
required by calling (508) 366-5670 or visiting www.divinekitchens.com.
Tax Prep Program at
MPL Tax advisor Sheryl Figol will present a
tax preparation program, "Getting Everything You're Entitled To," at 7 p.m. in
Marlborough Public Library's Bigelow Auditorium, 35 W. Main St. The presentation
will cover such topics as home office deductions, energy and vehicle credits,
and mortgages and work related expenses. For info, call the library at (508)
624-6900 Colonial Spirit Chorus Vocal
Lessons The Colonial Spirit Chorus of Sweet
Adelines is offering vocal lessons for women of all ages. They will be held from
7-8 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Newtown Rd. (off Route 17), Acton.
Also Jan. 17 and 24. The lessons are free, but there is a $10 materials and
music fee. It is not necessary to be able to read music. For info, call Norma at
(978) 692-2270 or Noreen at (978) 263-0562. 12 Saturday
"Josh Nelson Project" Coffeehouse,
Concert The "Josh Nelson Project," a five-piece
band, will perform at Congregation B'nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough.
The coffeehouse doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door, $10 for those under 18. Visit
www.eventbrite.com/event/76775638 for info or tickets. Events at MPL Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main
St., will hold a Song and Dance Storytime 10:30-11 a.m. for children ages birth
to 6 years old. To register or for info, call the Children's Department at (508)
624-6902. Also, the Teen Book Club will meet 2:30-4 p.m. Interested teens should
contact Eliza Langhans at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for info. Master Singers Youth Chorus
Rehearsals The Master Singers Youth Chorus begins
rehearsals for its spring semester from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at First Congregational
Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church St. Open rehearsals and auditions will also be
held Jan. 19 and 26. There are openings for new singers (treble voices only)
grades 4 through high school. To schedule an audition, call (508) 842-1349 or
e-mail info@mswma.org. Hudson Baseball Softball
Registration Hudson Youth Spring Baseball Softball will hold a registration from 9 a.m.-noon at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. For info, visit www.Eteamz.com/hybs. Newcomers' Club Welcome Coffee Hour
Join the Northborough Newcomers' Club from 9-11 a.m. for coffee, cocoa and donuts! Newcomers' is hosting a welcome coffee at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, for all residents interested in learning more about the club. Current members will be on hand to greet and answer questions. For info about the club, visit www.northboroughnewcomers.org or e-mail northboroughnewcomers@yahoo.com. 13 Sunday
SYFS Open House
Benefit Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services
will hold "Fast Meals & Easy Entertaining," an open house benefit, from 1-3
p.m. at 3 Tip Pond Rd. Consultants from Pampered Chef and Southern Living at
Home will discuss ways to prepare meals in 29 minutes or less and methods for
easy and elegant entertaining, as well as offer items for
purchase. Proceeds from the sale of Pampered Chef and Southern Living at
Home products will go directly to benefit SYFS. For info, call Kim Long at (508)
842-7335. "Simpler Life" Book Discussion,
Workshop Join Diane Lee Jones at 2 p.m. in a
discussion of "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver at Shrewsbury
Public Library, 609 Main St. A seminar on "Waste Watchers Management" by Missy
Hollenback will follow from 3-4 p.m. For info, call the library at (508)
842-0081. â028 Upcoming
Get Organized Program for Seniors
January is Get Organized Month and
organizing consultant Patty Von Shoppe will present "Organizing Gems for
Seniors" Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at Marlborough Public
Library, 35 W. Main St. The free presentation will cover such topics as weeding
out junk mail, tricks of space planning, and passing along family treasures. For
info, call the library at (508) 624-6900 or, for reservations, call (508)
481-0153. Audition Workshop for Adults and
Teens The Arts Alliance is offering its popular
audition workshop Jan. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Hudson High School, Room F101, 69
Brigham St., Hudson. Both teens and adults will learn how to increase confidence
and improve performance skills when trying out for dramatic and musical
productions, even for a new job. There is a $15 registration fee to participate
in this intensive workshop. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call
978-562-1646. Arts Afterschool Classes
Offered Beginning the week of Jan. 31 and ending
April 9, the Arts Alliance will be offering 12 different classes in various
school buildings throughout Hudson. Taught by experienced, yet, innovative art
educators, artists, and musicians, the 8- and 9-week sessions are geared towards
area students in grades 1 to 12. Registrations are due by Jan. 25. For info,
call the Arts Alliance at (978)-562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org.
Harlem Wizards Exhibition
Game The Harlem Wizards exhibition basketball
team returns to Grafton Jan. 26 for two fun-filled, family entertainment events
at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Watch them play a Grafton team of locals and notables and
put on an incredible show. The event will be held at Grafton High School Gym, 24
Providence Rd. (Route 122). Tickets: $15 advance , $10 students/ seniors
advance, $18 door, $12 students/seniors door. Tickets can be purchased at the
Grafton Recreation Department or www.wizardsingrafton.com.
Ongoing
New Daisy Girl Scout Troop Forming
Daisy Girl Scouts is open to all
Westborough girls in kindergarten. Daisy Girl Scouts meet in small groups with
two or more adult leaders in a nurturing, inclusive environment. They go on
local trips, do crafts, hike and explore Westborough, and work on service
projects that benefit the community. Daisy Girl Scouts also earn patches through
a variety of activities. A new troop is forming that meets Tuesdays from
5:30-6:30. For more info, contact Jill at (508) 836-5495. Art Exhibit Opportunity for
Teachers/Students Area arts educators and high school
students are invited to submit works to a public exhibit planned for this
February at the Citizens Bank in Hudson. "Empowering the Artist: An Exhibit of
Teacher and Student Work" is a chance for the general public to view the
creative work occurring in area schools by talented teens and skillful art
teachers. Deadline to register is Jan. 29. Work must be matted and
ready-to-hang. Since space is limited, not all entries may be accepted. Fee is
$5 per piece. For info, call (978)-562-1646 or visit www.upwitharts.org.
Young at Heart Trips
Planned The Young at Heart group has some day
trips and an overnight trip planned, including Aqua Turf in Connecticut for a
St. Patrick's Day luncheon and entertainment March 13 ($55); April 6-12 is a
7-day trip to Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia and Beaufort, S.C. ($529); the
Newport and Old Colony Railroad April 27 ($45, including lunch); and a trip to
Northshore Music Theatre to see "The Producers" May 14 ($69, including lunch.)
All trips leave from Faith Fellowship Church in Uxbridge and the Westborough
Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. Deposits are due soon for the Savannah trip, so call
Sue at (508) 476-3438 as soon as possible. Parker Road Preschool
Lottery The Parker Road Preschool and the Little
Colonials, both Shrewsbury public school programs, will accept lottery
applications for the September 2008 school year through Jan. 31. For info, call
(508) 841-8646. 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. Agape Café Free weekly dinners every Thursday,
5-6:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The dining
room opens at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage, card games and socializing.
Bring your family, friends and neighbors -- all are welcome. For info, call
Rosanne Roberts at (978) 562-2932. Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling
Center Support groups for caregivers, divorce
and post-divorce are available at the Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center.
For info or to sign up, call Mary Taber at (508) 366-4000. Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning
Prayer Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St.,
Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before
beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the
church office at (508) 393-3481 for info. Whitney Place at
Northborough Offers free support groups for people
with early-stage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet
2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon,
at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other
support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at
(508) 393-5655 ext. 256. Toastmasters Meets every Thursday from 7:45-9 a.m. in the Hanover Insurance Building, 440 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call (508) 756-5677 or visit http://earlyrisers.freetoasthost.org/ for info. The Couples Project for
Women
CPW offers free treatment for women with
alcohol dependence who are married or live with a male partner. Weekly
one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women's recovery. Some
women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve
communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School
and AdCare Hospital. For info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at (800)
345-3552 ext. 4043. Horizons for Homeless
Children Seeking volunteers to help out 22 family
homeless shelters in Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is
required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. For info or to register for a 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. State Rep. Patricia
Walrath
Meets with Hudson seniors from 11 a.m.-1
p.m. the first Friday of each month at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church
St. 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
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