Calendar

8 Friday
Rabies Clinic in Northborough
VCA Northboro Animal Hospital, 286 West Main St., Northborough, will host a rabies clinic from 6-7 p.m. For dogs and cats only, the cost is $10 per animal.

Parent’s Night Out
Parents are invited to come together to support each other in family life during a “Night Out” with a spaghetti dinner and conversation, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson. Admission is free and child care is provided.

SCDC Valentine Social
Love is in the air… and so is the glitter and glue! It’s the Shrewsbury Child Development Committee’s Valentine Social. Bring your little ones to make valentines, play games, and enjoy refreshments from 9:30-11 a.m., at Mount Olivet Church, 34 Prospect St., Shrewsbury. Free. For more info, visit www.scdc.org, e-mail scdckids@scdc.org or call (508) 841.8300 ext. 1477.

Hudson Youth Baseball Snowball Dance
Hudson Youth Baseball invites you to join them at the SnowBall Dance, featuring Slider with lead singer Scott Lambert, from 7 p.m.-midnight at the Hudson Elks, Park St. Light fare and cash bar available. Tickets: $15pp, $25 couple, $125 for table of 10. For tickets, contact Jim Rivela (978) 562-3270, Maryann Wituskli (978) 621-4188, Corinne Brisbois (978) 562-6269 or Bill Charbonneau (978) 618-5779.

Congregation B’nai Shalom Darfur Awareness
The 7:30 p.m. services at Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St., Westborough, will feature special guest Sifa Nsengimana, co-chair of the Massachusetts Coalition to Save Darfur and the Executive Director of Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village. Call (508) 366-7191 for info.

GFWC Annual Trivia Night
The GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club will be holding their 3rd annual Trivia Night Fund-raiser at Riverview-Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St,†Hudson.† Doors open at†7:30 p.m., trivia starts at 8 p.m. Everyone who brings an item to donate to the†food pantry†will be entered into a raffle.†Cost: $20 advance, $25 door.†For tickets, leave a message at (508) 361-5607 or e-mail requests to tickets@marlboroughjuniors.org.

Northborough La Leche League Meeting
La Leche League of Northboro will meet 9:30-11:15 a.m. at the Unitarian Church, 64 West Main St., Westborough. Topic: “Working and Breastfeeding.” Children welcome at the meeting. For more info, contact Cathleen at (508) 435-4421).


9 Saturday
Saturday Morning Discovery Series
“Henry the Juggler – Defying the Laws of Gravity” will be the performance during the Saturday Morning Discovery Series at 11 a.m. in the Walker Building, 255 Main St. Free. The weekly family friendly entertainment series is designed to delight both the young and young-at-heart. Visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646 for info.

Shrewsbury Can and Bottle Drive
Boy Scout Troop 114 will hold a can and bottle drive from 9 a.m.-noon at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. Proceeds will support the Troop's High Adventure Trip to Northern Maine.

Post Road Art Center Exploration Series
The Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, will be hosting a Saturday Exploration series from 10 a.m. to noon. Jonathan Shulz, an art supply representative from c2f, will have all kinds of paints, mediums, papers, brushes and surprises for people to try out and ask questions. Free and open to the public. To register or for info, e-mail Randi@postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580.

PTO Chair Affair Fund-Raiser
The Shrewsbury Parent Teacher Organization
for the combined Oak and Sherwood middle schools will present the
2nd annual Chair Affair Coffeehouse
from
6-8 p.m. at the
Oak Middle School
gymnasium. Admission:
$5 per family. There will be entertainment and refreshments (coffee, cocoa and cookies), and the main event will be the raffling of  Adirondack Chairs designed and painted by students from each team at Oak Middle School. For ticket info, contact Peg Harbert at (508) 887-2282 or pegsh9@aol.com.

Tara Bean Foundation Valentine’s Gala
The Valentine’s Gala to benefit the Tara Bean Foundation will be held 6 p.m.-midnight at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester. Includes live auction, hors d’oeuvres, music by EYE 2 EYE. Tickets: $125 per person. Seating is limited. For info or to purchase tickets, call (508) 845-1150.

Hastings Winter Carnival
Come celebrate winter with your family and friends at the Hastings Winter Festival from 5-8 p.m. at Hastings Elementary School, 111 East Main St., Westborough. Beginning at 5, there will be food, refreshments and entertainment. There will also be a silent auction and basket raffle. Admission: $5pp, $25 max per family. For info, contact Joanne Scamurra at (508) 366-7645 or Dana Zais at (508) 616-0093.

Fourth Annual Chocolate Spectacular
The fourth annual Chocolate Spectacular will take place 2-4 p.m. at Whitney Place, 238 W. Main St., Northborough. Snow date: Feb. 10. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. For info, call (508) 393-5035.


10 Sunday
Wildlife Tracking Walk
Join the Organization for the Assabet River for a Wildlife Tracking Walk with Lydia Rogers of Keeping Track. Participants will explore for tracks and signs of wildlife in the Assabet Watershed (Stow area) from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The event is free, but space is limited. Call (978) 369-3956 or e-mail oar@assabetriver.org for details and to sign up.

Westboro Area JCC Author Event
Children’s author Heidi Smith Hyde and Klezmer musician Barry Shapiro invite families to “Make Music with Mendel,”  beginning at 2 p.m. at the Westboro Area JCC, 45 Oak St. In the storytime program, families will listen to the award winning story “Mendel’s Accordian,” which is about Mendel the Klezmer musician and his journey form the old country to America. Children will make rhythm sticks, form their own Klezmer band and enjoy hot cocoa and snacks. Reservations can be made online at www.westboroareajcc.org or by calling Joyce at the (508) 366-6121 ext. 22.

Fashion for Charity Open House
Volunteers from Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services have organized an Open House from 1-3 p.m., at 3 Tip Pond Rd., Shrewsbury, that will focus on fashion accessories. Representatives will be on hand from EL Designs Italian handbags, Lia Sophia Jewelry, myAdea Lingerie, and Chilly Jilly’s wrap-in-a-bag. For more info, call Kim Long at (508) 842-7335. †

Community Supper at St. Luke's
St. Luke's Church will host its monthly free community supper from 5-7†p.m. The menu will consist of salmon bisque, vegetarian†chili, salad, desserts, coffee, decaff, tea, soda, etc. Donations are always welcome. St. Luke's is located at the rotary in Hudson. Parking is available behind the fire station or on the street. For info, visit www.stlukeshudson.org or call (978) 562-2701.

Darfur Awareness Movie Screening
“The Devil Came on Horseback” will be shown in the sanctuary of Congregation B'nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St., Westborough, at 6:30 p.m. The film is a riveting, first-hand account of the unfolding tragedy in Darfur, as seen through the eyes of the narrator, former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle. Suggested donation: $5pp. For info, call (508) 366-7191.

St. Stephen’s TaizÈ Service
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, will hold a TaizÈ service at 7 p.m. Call (508) 366-4134 for info.

Calvary Retreat Evening Film Series
The Calvary Retreat Center, 59 South St., Shrewsbury, will present “The Conflict” starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by lively conversation. Suggested donation: $10. Call (508) 842-8821 ext. 313 for info or to register.

Storytelling/Musical at First Church in Marlborough †
A storytelling and musical rendition of The Gospel of Mark will be presented at 3 p.m. by Reverend Bert Marshall, Executive Director of Church World Service in New England, at First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St. Suggested donation of $5. For more info, call (508) 485-6297.


11 Monday
2008 Friends Annual Photography Show
The 2008 Friends Annual Photography Show will be presented through Feb. 17 in the Marlborough Public Library’s Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. A reception and Open House will be held 6-8 p.m. and reservations are requested. For reservations, call Teresa Stefanski at (508) 485-4204.

Preschool Pals at MPL
Join Necia from 1:30-2:15 p.m. at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., for stories, songs and fingerplays, and a craft. Designed for children ages 3_ to 6 years old, registration is required to attend the program. For info or to register, call the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902.


12 Tuesday
Mothers and More Meeting
The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More  will meet at 7 p.m. at National Grid, 55 Bearfoot Rd., Northborough. Topic: "Spousal Relationships.” Visitors welcome for info, refreshments and an evening out. Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, call (508) 936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org.

Toddler Time at MPL
From 10-10:45 a.m., join Debby for toddler perfect stories and songs at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. The program is designed for children ages 1_ to 3_ years old. Registration is required to attend. Call the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902 to register


13 Wednesday
“Food for Life” Educational Class
The third session in “Food for Life,” a series of free educational classes hosted by the Willows at Westborough and developed by The Cancer Project, continues from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Willows, 1 Lyman St. Also Feb. 27. Reservations for each session are required. To register or for info, call Sherry Morin at (508) 898-3490 ext. 2020.

Colonial Garden Club Meeting
The Colonial Garden Club of Marlborough will hold its first meeting of the
new year at 7 p.m. at the Jaworek Elementary School on Hosmer Street. Program: Designing the Romantic Garden with Frederick Rice, a designer, teacher and world traveler with a wide variety of experiences in floral and garden design. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Those interested in becoming a member and would like to attend the meeting should call MaryLou Vanzini at (508) 485-6759.

Weavers Guild of Boston Meets
The February Meeting of the Weavers Guild of Boston will be held at the Evangelical Congregational Church, corner of West Main/Church streets in Westborough. Featured speaker is Edward Maeder, who holds a master’s of Arts History in the History of Dress Department at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. Morning workshops begin at 10 a.m. A brown bag lunch at noon will be followed by the speaker at 1 p.m. Guests are welcome at no charge. Tuition: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. For info or directions, call (508) 870-0468 or visit http://www.weaversguildofboston.org.

Baby Time at MPL
From 10-10:30 a.m., join Debby for stories and songs for babies at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. Designed for children ages birth to 18 months old, registration is required to attend the program. Call the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902 to register or for info.


14 Thursday
Library Lovers’ Day at SPL
Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will be thanking all its patrons during Library Lovers’ Day. Stop by for a cup of coffee and a cookie. There will also be a free “Book Lover” basket raffle (must be age 18 or older).

Sweets for the Sweet Bake Sale
The Marlborough Hospital Auxiliary is having its annual Sweets for the Sweets bake sale and raffle in the hospital cafeteria, Union St., from 9-2. The bake sale will feature special treats for Valentine’s Day and the raffle offers 11 prizes. Public is welcome. Raffle tickets are available in the hospital gift shop or from members of the auxiliary

Valentine’s Day Blood Drive
An American Red Cross Valentine’s Day blood drive will be held 1-7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 20 Boston Post Rd. (Route 30), Southborough. Open to the public, with residents from surrounding communities invited to participate. For info or an appointment (preferred), call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.

Muggle Support Group
The monthly meeting of the Children’s Department Fantasy Book Club at Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St., will discuss Artemis Fowl from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The program is designed for children ages 10 years and up and registration is required. To register or for info, call the Children’s Department at (508) 624-6902.


16 Saturday
Dog Sledding Day at WPL
The centennial celebration continues at Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., with Dog Sledding Day. Events start at 10 a.m. (children’s program, an intro to mushing, more); 12:30 p.m. (dog sledding demo at Hastings School field); and 2 p.m. (adult/young adult, discussion of mushing, more). Free. For info, call (508) 366-3050.

Relay for Life Shrewsbury Valentine’s Dance
The Avidia Bank team for the Relay for Life of Shrewsbury will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance from 7-11 p.m. at the S.A.C. Park, 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. There will be food, fun, music by DJ Dave Cormier and a raffle. Luminaria bags will be available for $10. Tickets are available at the Shrewsbury Avidia Bank branch, 23 Maple Ave., or by contacting Sandy Bucher at (774) 760-1133. Tickets will also be available at the door for $15.

Moonlight on the Marshes
Join Sudbury Valley Trustees Director Bob Anderson from 6:30-9 p.m. for a cross-country ski trip across the marshes of Wayland. For cross-country ski enthusiasts able to ski 2-3 miles at a good pace. Enjoy the beauty of the winter moonlight across the frozen marshes. Join the Andersons for refreshments after skiing. Space is limited and reservations are required. For info or reservations, call (978) 443-5588.

Day of Mindfulness at First Parish Northborough
The Buddhist Meditation group at First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, Northborough will host a Day of Mindfulness workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Each workshop will include a guided sitting meditation, walking meditation, recorded dharma talk, mindful eating and dharma discussion. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to participate, but donations will be accepted. For info or to pre-register, contact Joe Zaia at (508) 351-6699.

Hudson Youth Baseball/Softball Registration, Winter Clinics
Hudson Youth Baseball and Softball Winter Clinics begin and continue through early April at the Hudson High School Gym. The cost is $25 per person and sign-up is through the Hudson Recreation Department. Visit www.eteamz.com/hybs for all the dates, times and ages. Also, registration for the 2008 Spring season is underway. Sign up online at www.eteamz.active.com/HYBS. Spring evaluations are Feb. 28-March 5. Visit the website for specific division evaluation dates.


17 Sunday
Tucson Trunk Show at Tatnuck Bead
Tatnuck Bead Company, 57 E. Main St. (Downtown Crossing), Westborough, will host its Tucson Trunk Show and Sale, with doors opening at 11 a.m. Includes an exciting array of beads handpicked from last month’s Tucson Bead and Gemstone shows. Visit www.tatnuckbead.com for info.

Special Service at St. Luke’s
A special service will start at 4 p.m. (the 10 a.m. service is cancelled) at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson, with a special visit by Bishop Bud Cederholm. Call (978) 562-2701 or visit www.stlukeshudson.org for more info. St. Luke's is located at the rotary in Hudson. Parking is available behind the fire station and on the street.


Upcoming
Dance, Dance Revolution at Hudson Library
Come down to Hudson Public Library, 27 Washington St., Feb. 19, at 9 a.m., to move and groove with PS2 Dance Dance Revolution during February vacation. Also Feb. 20-22. The Children's Room will have DDR for the whole week, so drop in and give it a go! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Also, Family Game Night will be held Feb. 19, from 7-8 p.m. Sign up appreciated, but not necessary for Family Game Night. Call (978) 568-9645 for info.

Wild Birds Program at SPL
Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will host Bob Maher from Wild Birds Unlimited Feb. 19, at 11:30 a.m., in a talk about feeding wild birds. A craft will follow. Program is geared toward grades K-4 and up. Space is limited and registration required. Call (508) 842-0081 for info.

“Mystical Menagerie” Workshop Deadline
Feb. 19 is the registration deadline for a “Mystical Menagerie” workshop at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester. The hands-on, dragon making workshop will be held Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members. Recommended for grades 4 and up. To register, contact Rhonda Houle at (508) 853-6015 ext. 20 or rhoule@higgins.org. Visit www.higgins.org for more info.
†

Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center Ragtime Program
Ragtime piano, anecdotes and accompaniment of classic silent movies will be a very special program of the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m.  The talented Richard Hughes will present a Laurel and Hardy and a Charlie Chaplin film.  All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Cooking With Katie at Northborough Library
The Children’s Department at Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., will host Cooking With Katie, a hands-on cooking class for ages 9-14, from 6:30-8 p.m. Participants will sample and learn how to make tasty treats. Registration is required.
For info or to register, call (508) 393-5025.

Cowboy Performance, Workshop
Real-life cowboy Skip Gorman will perform “Music of the Old West” Feb. 20, at 1 p.m., with a music making workshop to follow at 2:15 p.m. in the Bigelow School gym, 57 Orchard St., Marlborough. While singing authentic cowboy songs, Gorman will play the fiddle, guitar, banjo, harmonica, and mandolin. For all ages. Tickets: $7 advance, $9 door. An in-depth music-making workshop will follow. Cost: $15 per student, free for an adult accompanying a participant 12 years and older. For tickets or to register,
call (978) 562-1646.

“Mr. Raindrop” at Shrewsbury Public Library
The Shrewsbury Water Conversation Project will present “Mr. Raindrop’s Water Cycle Terrarium” Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m., in the Children’s Room at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. For grades K-4. Space is limited and registration is required. For info, call the library at (508) 842-0081.

Rainforest Legends at MPL
From the banks of the Amazon River to the heart of the West African jungle, award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb will bring to life favorite folktales and songs about the animals and plants of these lands Feb. 21, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Bigelow Auditorium at the Marlborough Public Library, 35 W. Main St. For further info, call the Children’s Room at (508) 624-6902.

YMCA Northborough Open House
The YMCA Center for Child Development at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough, will hold an open house for new and returning parents Feb. 21 and 22, from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
The center at Trinity Church is celebrating its 24th year of providing comprehensive child care to Northborough, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities.

Post Road Art Center Juried Show
The Open Group Juried Show (any subject, any medium) is coming up at the Post Road
Art Center in Marlborough. All artists are welcome to enter. Submissions
will be accepted Feb. 22-27. Opening reception is March 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For info or registration forms, visit www.postroadartcenter.com.

Post Grad Technical Training Info Session
The next information session for the Assabet Valley Post Graduate Technical Training program will be held Feb. 26, at 9 a.m., at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough. All applicants must attend an info session prior to applying. Serious applicants will bring proof of high school diploma or GED, medical records indicating two doses of MMR vaccine and a recent tetanus shot, and be prepared to schedule a personal interview with the Admissions rep. For info, contact Cindy Zomar at (508) 485-9430 ext. 250 or visit www.assabettech.com (under the Post Graduate tab).

WMPA 30th Anniversary Gala
The Westborough Music Parents Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary Feb. 29, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, at the Double Tree hotel in Westborough. The adult party (over 21 years) will include carving stations, hors d'oeuvres, pasta station, desserts, coffee and cash bar. Tickets: $70 through Feb. 15. Checks payable to WMPA may be mailed to WMPA, P.O. Box 31, Westborough, MA 01581. Silent auction donations may be made by calling Judy at (508) 870-1895.

CMDART Emergency Animal Sheltering Event
CMDART (Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response
Team) is co-sponsoring an Emergency Animal Sheltering†March 29 and 30 in Worcester. Fee: $60. For info, contact Frances Gaeta at (301) 548-7731 or fgaeta@humanesociety.org, or visit
humanesociety.org/university.†Registration forms can be downloaded at
http://www.cmdart.org/HSU_EAS_WorchesterMAs_12_07.pdf††or†register online at
http://www.humanesocietyu.org/workshops_and_classes/emergency_animal_shelter
ing_6.html††
†

Ongoing
Good Shepherd Lent Services
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 W. Main St., Westborough, will hold Lent services every Wednesday from Feb. 13 to March 12. Call (508) 366-7095 for info.

Donations Sought for Shoebox Raffle, Silent Auction
The parent group at Westborough's Fales Elementary School is currently organizing its annual Silent Auction and Shoebox Raffle, to be held March 15, from 1-4 p.m. at Fales School, 50 Eli Whitney St. The Fales Parent Group is now collecting donated items for the auction. The auction is open to everyone in the community and a free magic show
will be held at 3 p.m. To donate items or for info, contact Cheryl Goebel at (508) 366-0625 or cagoebel@charter.net.

Prize Calendar Tickets Available
The Saint Michael Parish Schools in Hudson is now selling tickets for its February Prize Calendar.†A ticket purchase of $10 gives participants 29 chances to win cash prizes ranging from $100 - $500.†Each day during the month of February one lucky winner will receive the cash prize listed for that day. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stmikes.org (click on February Calendar link) or pick one up at the Parish Center on High Street.†Tickets will be sold through the end of February. For info, contact the Parish Center at (978) 562-2552.

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.

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.

Refuge Fledglings Nature Programs
The Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, 73 Weir Hill Rd., Sudbury, will offer a new nature program series for ages 2-5 years (siblings welcome) the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. Includes crafts, stories, and games or songs that relate to each month’s topics. For info, call (978) 443-4661.

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 CafÈ
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 as group facilitators. For info, call (800) 882-1250.