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11 Friday
Harvest Café Hosts Harvest Café, 40 Washington St., Hudson,
hosts a benefit for Camp Sunshine with an evening of comedy and music beginning
at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $10â028(to pre-purchase, e-mail etomlin@dcu.org).
Musical Guests: The No Name Band. Harvest Café will be serving dinner 5-9 p.m.,
and there will additional fund-raising activities during the benefit. Visit www.harvestcafeonline.com for
info. 12 Saturday
"Josh Nelson Project" Coffeehouse,
Concert The "Josh Nelson Project," a five-piece
band, will perform at Congregation B'nai Shalom, Hudson Youth Spring Baseball Softball
will hold a registration from 9 a.m.-noon at Events at MPL Marlborough Public Library, 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. 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 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 St. Luke's Community
Supper St. Luke's Church in "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, 14 Monday
Pro Musica Youth Chorus
Registration Registration for singers in grades 3-12
will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Chorus Room at 15 Tuesday
Marketing & Sales Techniques
Seminars The Seminar Committee of the Marlborough
Regional Chamber of Commerce will be offering the first in five seminars to
"Higher Profits throughout 2008." The first session will be held 7:30-9 a.m. in
the Conference Room at the Chamber, Friends of the The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior
Center, Inc. will present an hour of fun, laughter and humor with John and Ann
Murphy at the Education Seriesâ028at Chabad of
Westboro Chabad of Westboro, 54 South St., will be
offering a unique three-part series on Judaism starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission:
$10 for the series or $5 per class. Topics: "Jewish Calendar: Why do we keep
celebrating holidays year after year? Deeper insights into the lunar calendar"
Jan. 15; "Basic Principles in Judaism: Souls, God, reincarnation, free choice
& more" Jan. 22; and "Marriage Mystique: Judaism & intimacy. All you
wanted to know but were afraid to ask" Jan. 29.â028All are welcome, regardless of
background or affiliation.â028For info or to register, contact Dvora Green at
dvora@chabadwestboro.org or (508) 366-0499. Family Movie Night at
MPL Join Marlborough Public Library,
16 Wednesday
Junior Parents Breakfast
Marlborough High School Guidance
Department is offering a Breakfast for Parents of Juniors. The program is aimed
at helping parents of juniors become familiar with the college application
process. Junior class counselors along with the College & Career counselor
will lead the presentation and a continental breakfast will be served. Parents
must sign up in advance to get a personalized information filled packet. The
program starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. Time is allotted for questions at the
end of the PowerPoint presentation. Parents must register in advance by
calling Mrs. Hanson at (508) 460-3500 ext. 7510. Please state if you wish to
attend the Jan. 16 or Jan. 17 presentation Economic Security
Seminar Shrewsbury Public Library, MRCC Distinguished Speaker
Breakfast The Marlborough Regional Chamber of
Commerce will host a Distinguished Speakers Breakfast from 7:45-9 a.m. at the
Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott, corner of Route 20 West and New Passport Rules Program for
Seniors AMC Orientation/Pot Luck
Supper Join the Appalachian Mountain
Club Worcester Chapter for its monthly 3rd Wednesday Social and New Member
Orientation Pot Luck Supper, starting at 7 p.m. at the Northborough Historical
Society, N.E.T.Works
Auditions â028Auditions for the spring production of
Dale Wasserman's "Man of La Mancha" will be held by N.E.T.Works Productions,
Inc. (based in Grafton) at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 17 Thursday
Organizing Gems for Seniors
January is Get Organized Month and
organizing consultant Patty Von Shoppe will present "Organizing Gems for
Seniors" at 2 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium at Marlborough Public Library,
'Medication Safety' at A licensed pharmacist with Mass Medline
will present the first in a 2-part program on "Medication Safety" at 10:45 a.m.
at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St. Register is needed. Call the senior
center at (978) 568-9638 to sign up or for info. Muggle Support Group at
MPL Stop by the Marlborough Public Library,
'Twilight' Book Discussion for
Teens "Twilight," the young adult vampire
romance by Stephanie Meyers, will be discussed from 6-7 p.m. at Marlborough
Public Library, 35 W. Main St. Interested teens should contact Eliza Langhans,
Teen Services Librarian, at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for info. Additional information is also
posted at http://marlboroughteens.wordpress.com. 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, 19 Saturday
SVT Program on
Tracking Join Sudbury Valley Trustee board member
and tracking expert Lydia Rogers from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Song and Dance Storytime at MPL Join the Children's Department staff at
Marlborough Public Library, Upcoming
MLK Day Family
Concert Entertainer Greg Cooney will present a
family concert on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m., at Conversation Café
Meets Conversation Café will hold its monthly
discussion Jan. 21, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the Marlborough Starbucks, corner of
Route 85/Route 20. Everyone is invited to drop in for a lively, open-minded
discussion on a topic to be decided. For info, call David Kimball at (508)
485-4795. Award Day at Celebrate the new Caldecott and Newbery
Award-winning books Jan. 22 during Awards Day at Shrewsbury Public Library,
Operation Otaku Meets at
MPL Marlborough Public Library's anime and
manga fan club will meet Jan. 22, from 2:30-4 p.m. Interested teens should
contact Eliza Langhans, Teen Services Librarian, at (508) 460-3796 or elanghan@cwmars.org for more info. Marlborough Public
Library is located at Audition Workshop for Adults and
Teens The Arts Alliance is offering its popular
audition workshop Jan. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at Raising Financially Responsible Children
Seminar The Shrewsbury Public Library,
Book Bingo at MPL Do you know your books and characters?
Then join the Marlborough Public Library, The January Birthday Lunch at Hudson Public Schools Preschool
Registration The district is currently accepting
applications for the 2008-09 Preschool Lottery (deadline is Jan. 25 at 4 p.m.).
Applications may be obtained at the Hudson Town Hall Clerk's Office, Hudson
Public Library, and the Hudson Public School Administration Building at
Northborough Historical Society
Meeting The Northborough Historical Society
invites the communityâ028to look back at a 19th century political era before
the Civil War â028when Northborough native John Davis served as a U.S.
congressman,â028governor of the Commonwealth, and a U.S. senator.â028The program
begins at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 25, in theâ028Historical Society building, 50 Main
St.â028Thereâ028is no charge to attend and all are welcome. Refreshments will be
served. Beginning the week of Jan. 31 and ending
April 9, the Arts Alliance will be offering 12 different classes in various
school buildings throughout Practical Parenting Seminar at Grace
Baptist Churchâ028 Dave and Phyllis Bennett will host their
annual Practical Parentingâ028Seminar Jan. 26, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at
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,
Song and Dance
Storytime On Jan. 26, from 10:30-11 a.m., join the
Children's Department staff at Marlborough Public Library, Infant Massage at AVA Family
Network The AVA Family Network, River's Edge Players Open
Auditions The Arts Alliance will hold open
auditions for Neil Simon's "Rumors" from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 29 and Jan. 30 at Hudson
High School, 69 Brigham St. Anyone age 17 years and older may try out for the
fun production. For more info, e-mail arts_alliance@upwitharts.org or call (978)
562-1646. Trottier School Talent Show
Try-Outsâ028â028 The Southborough Rotary Club is looking
forâ028talented performers in grades 5 and up for a talent show to be held March 7.
Try-outs will be held Jan. 30 and Feb.â0284, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Visual Arts Action Committee
Meeting An informal group of area artists will
meet Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at Harvest Cafe, 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 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 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 Parker Road Preschool
Lottery The Parker Road Preschool and the Little
Colonials, both 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
Agape Café Free weekly dinners every Thursday,
5-6:30 p.m., at Support groups for caregivers, divorce
and post-divorce are available at the Morning prayer at 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 Toastmasters Meets every Thursday from 7:45-9 a.m. in
the 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 Horizons for Homeless
Children Seeking volunteers to help out 22 family
homeless shelters in 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, 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 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. Now open for adoptions until 7 p.m. on
Thursdays, at
Overeaters Anonymous Now meets at St. Luke the 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,
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
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, 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,
Parents Helping Parents Offers free, confidential and anonymous
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