Calendar

7 Friday
“The Return of the Glass Slipper” Performance
“The Return of the Glass Slipper” will be performed at 7 p.m. (also March 8) at the Oak Middle School auditorium in Shrewsbury.†Tickets are $5 adults and $3 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door.


“Bye Bye Birdie” Performance 
“Bye Bye Birdie,” one of the most loved musical shows of our time, will be performed through at 7 p.m. (also at 2 p.m. March 8) at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. A light-hearted comedy, “By By Birdie” tells the story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis-like rock and roll singer, who is about to be inducted into the army. Tickets: $8, $5 students/seniors. To reserve tickets, call (978) 567-6250 ext. 0131. 

Shrewsbury Woman’s Club Meeting
The March meeting of the Shrewsbury Woman’s Club will take place at the Congregational Church. As part of Vintage Day, members should wear vintage clothes, accessories or anything old fashioned. Bingo to follow the business meeting.

Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show
The Southborough Rotary Club and the Trottier Middle School will present the eighth annual Talent Show at 7 p.m. Snow date is March 28. The evening will benefit the Trottier Middle School. Tickets purchased at the door (if available) will be $15.


8 Saturday
Westborough Siloam Lodge Open House
In conjunction with the celebration of the 275th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts, Siloam Lodge at 12 Church St., Westborough, will hold an Open House from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Stop in and find out about the fraternal organization.

10th Annual Pasta Dinner Fund-Raiser
The Worcester Center for Crafts’ Ceramics Department, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester, will host its 10th annual Pasta Dinner Fund-Raiser with seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $30, $5 children under 12. For ticket info, call (508) 753-8183.

“Coolhead Luke” Authors Visit WPL
The Westborough Public Library, 55 W. Main St., will host children’s author Jennifer White and her son, illustrator Colin White, creators of “Coolhead Luke and Other Stories” at 10:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Call (508) 366-3050 for info.

Evening of Contemporary Music
First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., will present “An Evening of Contemporary Music” with Nancy Tutunjian Berger at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and light snacks will be served. A worship will precede from 6-6:30 p.m. For info, call (508) 485-6297.

Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society Concert
As part of the Saturday Morning Discovery Series, the Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society will perform a concert of sea shanties and traditional Irish music with a variety of instruments starting at 11 a.m. at the Walker Building, 3rd floor auditorium, 255 Main St., Marlborough. Free admission. For info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646.

Post Office Passport Day
A special Passport Day will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Northborough Post Office, 235 W. Main St.; 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Shrewsbury Post Office, 43 Maple Ave.; and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Marlborough Post Office, 20 Florence St. Requirements: evidence of citizenship, two passport photos and current photo I.D. Cost: $100, $85 ages 16 and under, $75 renewals, $15 for photos (if needed). For info, call (508) 393-8285 (Northborough), (508) 842-0243 (Shrewsbury) or (508) 485-4726 (Marlborough).

Assabet Valley Mastersingers Choral Concert
“Ye Shall Have a Song!” a choral concert featuring an exciting and eclectic program of choral classics, will be held by the Assabet Valley Mastersingers at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Also March 9, at 3:30 p.m., at St. Mark’s School, 25 Marlboro Rd. (Route 85), Southborough. Tickets: $15, $12 students/seniors. For info, call (978) 562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org.

Northborough Library Comedy Night Fund-Raiser
Comedian Jon Lincoln is producing a night for supporters of the Northborough Free Library at Guiseppe’s Grille. An encore to last year's successful Comedy Night, this year's library fund-raising goals have shifted from the expansion/renovation project to furnishing the new space.†Seatings are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and tickets ($30) can be purchased at the Northborough Free Library, 71 Lyman St., and Guiseppe's Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Rd., Northborough. Doors open 45 minutes before each show for hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.†For info, all (508) 393-5025.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the congregation at First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Hudson, 34 Felton St., invites the public to its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with seatings at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets: $8,  $6 seniors,  $5 children under 12, free for children under 4, $30 max per family. For info,  call (978) 562-2932 or visit  www.hudsonfumc.com.

National Wildlife Refuge Program
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge, main entrance on Hudson Road, Sudbury, invites the public to visit the refuge and learn more about it. Open to all ages and includes light walking on paved, gravel or dirt trails. For directions, visit www.fws.gov/northeast/easternmanwrcomplex/.

Shrewsbury Parks & Rec Opens Registration
Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation spring registration opens from 8-10 a.m. at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. Registration continues weekdays during normal business hours. Brochures available online at www.shrewsburyma.gov/parkrec/brochure.asp and at Town Hall, the Senior Center and the Shrewsbury Public Library.


9 Sunday
Westborough Little League Tryouts
Softball tryouts for the spring 2008 Little League season will be held in the Mill Pond School gym. Baseball tryouts will be March 15. For a detailed schedule, visit www.westborolittleleague.com. For questions or a scheduling conflict, contact Michael Stanton (baseball) at (508) 366-4519/stantonway1@aol.com or Dave Collento (softball) at (508) 954-5357/dac3165@verizon.net.

Spring Street School Fun Fair
Spring Street School in Shrewsbury will hold its annual Fun Fair
from noon - 4 p.m. The event will include
inflatables, games, crafts, silent auction, food, basket raffle, student
art show, magic shows, animal adventure shows, and a special
guest, Boston Red Sox Mascot Wally The Green Monster (1-3 p.m.).
Bring your camera! The public is welcome.

Passport Day at Westborough Post Office
Westborough Post Office, 150 East Main St., will hold a Passport Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Requirements: evidence of citizenship, two passport photos and current photo I.D. Cost: $100 ages 16 and over, $85 ages under 16, $75 renewals, $15 photos (if needed). For info, call (508) 366-7803. Applications can be downloaded at www.usps.com/passport.


10 Monday
Knights Templar and the Art of Renaissance Florence
Hudson resident Andrew Linnell will look at Templar motifs as represented in the art of 16th century Florence at 6:15 p.m. in Marlborough Public Library’s Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. Linnell has authored several works including “The Dance of the Elves,” a children’s book published by Mercury Press. For further info, call the library at (508) 624-6900.

Senior Health Information Fair
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – School of Nursing and the Shrewsbury Senior Center will hold a Senior Health Information Fair at the Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Seniors are encouraged to bring their medications or a list of medications as there will be pharmacy students available to answer questions. Call the Center at (508) 841-8640 to sign up to speak with a pharmacy student as time slots are limited. Refreshments and raffle. Rain date: March 11. Free and open to the public. Call (508) 841-8640 for info.

Hudson Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive 1-6 p.m. at Hudson Catholic High School, 198 Main St., Hudson. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.


11 Tuesday
SYFCA Info, Registration Night
Shrewsbury Youth Football & Cheerleading Association will be holding its annual informational and registration night from 6-8 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Church, Main Street, Shrewsbury. Information for the upcoming season and registration material will available at that time. For additional info, call Mike Wilcox at (508) 842-9737.

Westborough Garden Club Fund-Raiser
The Westborough Garden†Club will host a fund-raising event from 6-9 p.m. at Boxwell's Home DÈcor, Gifts and More to support the Scholarship Fund. The evening will be an opportunity to purchase gifts for special occasions†and beautiful home dÈcor items while supporting the Westborough† Garden Club Scholarship Fund.†Boxwell's will donate 20 percent of the evening's sales to the Scholarship† Fund.†Refreshments will be served.
Boxwell's is located at 122†Turnpike Rd. (Route 9 east), Westborough.†

Business Network Breakfast
The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Network Breakfast is slated from 8-9 a.m. at H & R Block in the Stow Shopping Plaza, Route 117. After refreshments, participants will give a two-minute presentation about their organization and distribute materials. Cost is $10 for members. $20 for nonmembers. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. This is the last Business Network Breakfast Meeting until June. To attend, contact the Chamber at (978) 568-0360 or info@assabetvalleychamber.org.


12 Wednesday
Interfaith Series at First Congregational Church
“Islam in Shrewsbury,” last in the free “Interfaith Tolerance & Understanding” seminar series, will be presented 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Route 140/Main St. Public (both youth and adult) is invited. For info, call (508) 845-7286 or e-mail office@fccsm.org.

Friends MPL’s “Jazz In Concert”
The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library present the annual Ezra Cutting Trust Fund Concert (the second concert of the 2007-2008 Yacyshyn Concert Series) at 7 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium, Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. “Jazz In Concert” features the Deanna Witkowski Jazz Trio. The public is invited and admission is free. For further info, call (413) 648-9663 or e-mail rajohnson36@verizon.net.

Marlborough Blood Drive
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall, Main/Newton sts., Marlborough. Also. March 26. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment or info, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org.


13 Thursday
Art Appreciation Talk
Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East, Marlborough, will host an Art Appreciation Talk from 5:30-7 p.m. If you have ever felt in the dark about art and what everyone is looking at, this talk is for you! Guests will be looking at the current show hanging in the gallery and discussing the different mediums, composition style and techniques. To register or for info, e-mail Randi@postroadartcenter.com or call (508) 485-2580.

Holistic Health and Nutrition Discussion
What is a Holistic Health & Nutrition Counselor/Coach? Find out by joining Karen Bender from 6:30-8 p.m. at Tatnuck Booksellers, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Also  learn why some diet regimens don’t work long-term for most people and more. For info or to sign up, e-mail kb@thewellnessaxis.com.

“A Town Divided, Boylston in the Revolutionary War”
The Boylston Historical Society, 7 Central St. (behind the Deli), will present “A Town Divided, Boylston in the Revolutionary War” at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.


14 Friday
Parents Night Out at First Federated Church
Join other parents for a "Night Out" with food and conversation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson. Child care is provided. Topic: single parenting and divorce. Free admission.

Adult Synchro Skating Class
The Colonials Masters Synchronized Skating Team is offering the first of three synchronized skating classes from 8:25- 9:25 p.m. at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, Route 111, Boxboro. Also March 21 and 28. Men and women over age 25 are welcome and should have basic skating skills of forward and backward cross-overs, and have mastered or working on mohawks and three turns. Classes are $25/week and skaters need to join USFSA or ISI when they sign up. For info, contact Coach Amy Boucher at (978) 502-5786/amylboucher@gmail.com or team member Ellen Racine at (508) 393-2343.


15 Saturday
Silhouette Artist at Gastonart
Gastonart and Frame of Shrewsbury, Route 9, Shrewsbury, will host silhouette artist Carol Lebeaux from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (appointments are required). Framing will also be available For info, call (508) 754-3700 or visit www.gastonartandframe.com. F]

Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee
The first annual SEF Spelling Bee starts at 7 p.m. at Trottier Middle School in Southborough. Cheer on your favorite team of Southborough teachers, Algonquin students, Southborough firefighters and local officials. Spectators can win great raffle prizes, including a baseball signed by Tim Wakefield and a Bose radio. Local businesses and individuals are invited to sponsor a team’s entry fee. Admission: $2pp, $5 per family. For info, visit www.southboroughed.org or call Nicki Healey at (508) 460-6977.

WMPA Yard Sale Fund-Raiser
The Westborough Music Parents Association (WMPA) will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon in the Westborough High School cafeteria. Bring any items you wish to donate (no clothing, stuffed animals or large furniture) to the Westborough High School cafeteria March 14, from 5-8 p.m. For info, contact Carol DeMichele at (508) 366-8949 or caroldemichele@verizon.net.

Gaming Night at Shrewsbury Public Library
Due to the success of last January’s event, the SPLAT teen group at Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., will hold another Gaming Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Free of charge and open only to students in grade 5-12. Registration required. For info, call (508) 842-0081.

Southborough Library Hosts “Coolhead Luke” Authors
Jennifer and Colin White, a mother and son author and illustrator team, will be holding a book reading and signing at the Southborough Library, corner of Route 85/Main St., at 11 a.m. Their book, “Coolhead Luke and Other Stories” is a collection of humorous children's poetry. Jennifer White is the author of the poems, and her son, Colin, a seventh-grader at Grafton Middle School, is the illustrator. They will read from their book and have signed copies available for sale. Refreshments will be served. For info, call (508) 485-5031.

SYFS 25th Anniversary Gala

Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services will celebrate a key
milestone in style at its 25th Anniversary Gala. Held at the Salem Commons
Dining Facility on the campus Saint John's High School, the event begins at 6
p.m. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception with live music, silent auction,
a gourmet dinner, outstanding youth service
awards, and a live grand drawing.†For tickets or sponsorship
opportunities, contact SYFS at (508) 845-6932 or visit www.syfs.cfsites.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Benefit
The public is cordially invited to a St. Patrick’s Day Benefit from 7 p.m.-midnight at Maronis Park, 52 S. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. Entertainment provided by Shrewsbury’s own classic rock band, “Tension.” Tickets: $20. The benefit is
sponsored by the Shrewsbury Education Foundation.

Friends MPL Young People’s Concert Auditions
Auditions for The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library’s 11th annual Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert will take place from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the library’s Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. Applications or further info is available by calling (617) 524-3775, (508) 485-0290 or (413) 648-9663 or by e-mailing quintbrass@earthlink.net or rajohnson36@verizon.net. Applications also available at The Friends information table at Marlborough Public Library. Auditions are open to high school age instrumentalists in the greater Marlborough area. 


16 Sunday
Hudson Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast
The 35th annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Hudson Boy Scouts of America
Troops 2, 35 and 77, will be held from 8:30 a.m.- noon at the Hudson Elks Lodge, 91 Park St. Donations: $4pp or $10 per family.

Nature Photography Roundtable
The Westborough Community Land Trust will hold a Nature Photography Roundtable from 3-4 p.m. at Westborough Public Library. Join nature photographers Gary Kessler, Paul Weisbach, Barry Hall and Robin Fleming as they discuss their approaches, share tips and answer questions. For info, visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org.

Temple Emanuel Purim Celebration
Purim will be celebrated at Temple Emanuel, 150 Berlin Rd., Marlborough, starting at 9:30 a.m. with music, games and fun for all ages! A Purim carnival will follow the Megillah reading. Everyone is encouraged to come in costume. Light refreshments will be served and Hamantashen will be available. For more info, contact Marion at (508) 480-8316.   

Palm Sunday at First Church in Marlborough
First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., will celebrate Palm Sunday with a 10 a.m. worship and a 5 p.m. showing of “Jesus Christ Superstar” with pizza and discussion. All ages are welcome. For info, call (508) 485-6297.
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Upcoming
St. Patrick’s Day Talk on Irish Immigration
Dr. John B. Anderson will speak on “The Irish Immigration Experience” March 17, at 7 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Free and open to all. For info, call the library at (508) 842-0081.

Conversation Caf»
Conversation Caf» will hold its monthly discussion March 17, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the Marlborough Starbucks, Routes 85/20. Everyone is invited to drop in for lively, open-minded discussion. Contact David Kimball at (508) 485-4795 for info.

“Understanding Prostate Health” Education Program
Dr. Parulkar will present “Understanding Prostate Health” March 18, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Leahy Conference Center, Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. Free, but registration is required. Call (508) 486-5805 for info or to register.

Shrewsbury Senior Center Hosts Trinity Big Band
Welcome spring with music!†The Trinity Big Band will perform music of
the 1940s March 18, at 1 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Senior
Center, 98 Maple Ave.†Come for an afternoon of musical
entertainment, refreshments, fun and friendship.†The event is sponsored
by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc.

Food/Diet Education Program at Whitney Place
“Making friends with food: How to change a love/hate relationship to a healthy one” will be presented by Ginger Hoffman, RD, LDN March 18, 6-7 p.m., at Whitney Place at Natick, 3 Vision Dr. (Route 9 west). Tours and light refreshments from 5:30-6 p.m. To register or for info, call Sharon Ostiguy at (508) 655-3344 ext. 3952.

Maunday Celebration at First Church in Marlborough
First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., will have communion and a tenebrae March 20, starting at 7:30 p.m. Call (508) 485-6297 for info.

Easter Vigil at Calvary Retreat Center
The Calvary Retreat Center, 59 South St., Shrewsbury, will hold its Holy Saturday Celebration of the Easter Vigil March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public. For info, call (508) 842-8821.

Maurice DePalo Campaign Rally
The Committee to Elect Maurice M. DePalo invites Shrewsbury residents to a Campaign Rally at the Italian American Victory Club on Dewey Road March 26 at 7 p.m.†For more info, contact the Committee to Elect at (508) 842-5453, e-mail mbdepalo@townisp.com, or visit www.mauricedepalo.com.

 
Arthur Lambert Memorial Tournament
The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest Alumni will host the 7th annual Arthur Lambert Memorial 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament March 28, starting at 5 p.m. (Jr. High and High School divisions, Adult divisions start at 6 p.m.) at Marlborough High school. Entry fee: $110. Spaces are filling fast. For info or to register, call Dennis Zilembo at (978) 562-9924.

MS Dance Fund-Raiser
Dancing for MS (Multiple† Sclerosis):†Stepping Out with†Cathy's Crew†fund-raiser will be held March 28, from 7 p.m.-midnight, at the Knights of Columbus Hall,†17 Willow
St.,†Westborough.†Includes DJ,
raffle/auction, and cash bar.†Tickets are $20 each and available in†Northborough
at Lowe's Market, Shattuck's Pharmacy and Strut; by calling (508) 393-1551; or†e-mailing
cathleen_mcauliffe@charter.net.†A limited number will be available at† the door.

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
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.

Post Road Art Center Exhibition
The Group juried "Open Show" at the Post Road Art Center, 1 Boston Post Rd. East,
Marlborough, can be viewed during regular gallery hours through March 29, Mondays through
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
For info, call (508) 485-2580 or visit www.postroadartcenter.com.
 
Group Photography Show Exhibit
The 2008 Photography Exhibit can be viewed through March 28 at Citizens Bank, 17 Pope St., Hudson, during regular banking hours. There is no admission charge and the exhibit is wheelchair-accessible.

Good Shepherd Lent Services
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 183 W. Main St., Westborough, will hold Lent services every Wednesday through 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.

Route 9 Business Builders Membership
Route 9 Business Builders, an established business networking organization, is looking for energetic, like-minded individuals with experience and an interest in growing their business to become members. The organization meets every Thursday at Reliant Mortgage, Route 9 in Westborough. For info, call Mark at (508) 826-7347 or visit www.rte9bb.com.

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.

Conversation Volunteers Wanted
The Conservation Department of New England Wild Flower Society seeks volunteers to join the Society’s award-winning conservation programs including invasive plant mapping, and other critical field projects throughout New England. An important focus is the early detection and response to new invasions. No previous experience is necessary and comprehensive free training will be provided. Volunteers are needed in central and western Massachusetts. For more info, visit www.newenglandwild.org, contact jburns@newenglandwild.org or call (508) 877-7630 ext. 3203

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 Framingham Samaritans Center, 235 Walnut St., Framingham. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at (617) 536-2460.

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.

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.