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Calendar 6 Friday
"Bye Bye Birdie" Production Westborough High School's Fine Arts Department and Center Stage Theater group is gearing up for their production of "Bye Bye Birdie" at 7:30 p.m. Also March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. The timeless story of Albert Peterson, Rose Alvarez, Kim MacAfee and Conrad Birdie comes to Westborough High School Stage. Enjoy a fun-filled time as you take a trip back to a time where rock 'n' roll music and sharing "One Last Kiss" was all we had to worry about. Tickets are available for $10. For reservations, call (508) 836-7716.
Why Me's "Ceili for the Kids" Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day a little early this year and join Why Me for "Ceili for the Kids," an elegant evening of traditional Irish music and dancing to benefit local children with cancer and their families at the Hogan Center Ballroom, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester. Individual tickets are $40 per person and $350 for a table of 10. Cocktail hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. with buffet dinner to follow. For tickets, call the Why Me office at (508) 757-7734 or purchase online at www.whyme.org. 7 Saturday Pastel Painting Workshop at HPL The Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. at Wood Square, will host award-winning artist Gregory John Maichack from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for "Monet's Magic Garden: How to Pastel Paint as Impressionists," a pastel painting workshop designed for both sheer beginners to advanced participants. Seats may fill quickly, so please call (978) 568-9644 to pre-register for this class. If you like, bring a photo/image to work from. All supplies provided. A $10 registration fee is required to help offset the cost of the event.
"The Maiden Heist" Benefit Screening The Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will host a benefit screening of "The Maiden Heist" starting at 6 p.m. with a VIP reception, followed by the screening at 7:30 p.m. and a party at the Worcester Art Museum. Tickets can only be purchased by calling (877) 571-7469 or visiting www.thehanovertheatre.org. Cost: $200pp VIP reception, film screening, after party; $75pp film screening with seating in the orchestra, after party; or $30pp film screening with balcony seating. Chuck and Mud Free Concert The Saturday Morning Discovery Series presents original folk music by Chuck and Mud, a talented husband and wife duo, starting at 11 a.m. in the Walker Building, 255 Main St., Marlborough. The concert is free and the public is welcome. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Mass Audubon's 17th Annual Birders Meeting Held from 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Worcester Technical High School, this year's Birders Meeting offers anyone with an interest in birds the opportunity to learn more about the rich resources that comprise the National Wildlife Refuge System. For more info, to view the program schedule or to register, call Linda Cocca at (781) 259-2150 or visit http://massaudubon.org/birdersmeeting. Cost: $48 Mass Audubon members ($58 after March 1), $55 non-members ($65 after March 1). St. Matthias Parish Hosts Speaker Series St. Matthias Parish, located at 409 Hemenway St. in Marlborough, begins its "Being Catholic in a Chaotic World" speaker series from 5-7:30 p.m. with "Catholic Social Teaching: Our Guide to Building a Better World." Tickets are $10 each (including all refreshments) and will be available at the door. Free for children and teens, with complimentary childcare available. For more info, call the parish office at (508) 460-9255. Westborough Girl Scout Cookie Sales Westborough Girl Scout troops will be selling cookies at the Lyman Street Stop & Shop from 9 to 5 (also March 8 from 10 to 5) and Roche Brothers from 9 to 5 (also March 8 from 10 to 5, March 14 from 10 to 2 and March 15 from 9 to 3). Cookies will also be sold March 14 at Lowe's Home Improvement on Route 9 from 9-2. Cost is $3.50 per box. 8 Sunday Stories and Songs with Tom Seston At 11 a.m., Peaslee School, 31 Maple St, Northborough, will host entertainer Tom Seston of "From Page to Play." Seston will delight the audience with original stories and songs for children of all ages. Tickets available at the door, $5 per child and adults free, non-perishable food donations for the food pantry accepted. Bake sale items also available for sale at the event. For info, e-mail northboroughnewcomers@yahoo.com. Stress Management Workshop To learn stress reduction and relaxation techniques, come to a free workshop from 1-3 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson. To register for the free workshop, e-mail administrator@ucmh.org or call the church office at (978) 562-9180. The public is also invited to the morning's worship service at 10:30 a.m. when Dr. Reeves will explore the impact of stress on our spiritual wellbeing and discover spiritual tools for reducing stress in our lives. Following the service, all are welcome to stay for a potluck luncheon which precedes the afternoon workshop. "Open Microphone" at Mulligan's Got Talent? Then share it during Mulligan's "Open Microphone," which will be hosted by blues guitarist JBB and friends from 5-7:30 p.m. All styles are welcome, including acoustic, blues, folk, alternative, country, Celtic and spoken word. Mulligan's is located on Route 30 at the Westborough Country Club. For info, call (508) 361-4111. St. Luke's Free Community Supper St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hudson will be hosting a "Community Supper" from 5-6 p.m. The traditional corned beef dinner will include all the usual accoutrements. St. Luke's is located at the rotary in Hudson, with additional parking available behind the fire station. For more info, visit http://www.stlukeshudson.org/communitysupper.html. Purim Carnival at Temple Beth Am Join the fun as Temple Beth Am of Framingham celebrates Purim with its annual carnival 1-3 p.m. in the Temple social hall, 300 Pleasant St. Includes games for all ages, caricatures, face painting, make-your-own sundaes, prizes, great food and much more. The event is open to the entire community. For additional info, visit www.tempbetham.org or contact the office at (508) 872-8300 or shalom@tempbetham.org. 9 Monday MPL Open Art Studio Join area art enthusiasts from 9 a.m.-noon at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., in an open and supportive creative atmosphere designed to help you find your inner artist. Participants must bring their own art supplies and projects. Artists of all skill and ability welcome. No registration is required to attend this program. For more info, contact Sal Genovese at (508) 624- 6901. Friends MPL Young People's Concert Audition Deadline Audition application deadline for the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library's "12th Anick Annual Young People's Performing Arts Festival Concert." Auditions to be held March 14, from 9:30-12:30, in the Marlborough Public Library's Bigelow Auditorium, 35 West Main St. This is a competition open to high school age instrumentalists in the greater Marlborough area. Applications are available from your music director or from Leslie Havens at (617) 524-3775 or quintbrass@earthlink.net. 10 Tuesday Century 21 Commonwealth Free Buyer Seminar Century 21 Commonwealth will be holding a free First Time Buyer Seminar March 10, beginning at 6:45 p.m., in the conference room of their 33 Lyman St., Westborough office. All those attending will be entered into a drawing for a free month's mortgage or rent payment being offered by Century 21 Commonwealth. They will also become eligible for a grand prize of $21,000 being offered by Century 21 for anyone purchasing a home by June 30. Bacon's Wine & Spirits Saranac Beer and Food Matching Bacon's Wine & Spirits of Northborough will sponsor a Saranac Beer and Food Matching at 7:30 p.m. at Harvest Café in Hudson. Find out how a well-crafted beer pairs with food. Cost is $40 per person, including tax and gratuity. For reservations or info, call (978) 567-0948. Penn State Glee Club at ECC Westborough The Penn State University Glee Club will make its only Boston appearance before heading for a national competition. The concert, hosted by the music committee of the Evangelical Congregational Church, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. A variety of music from church hymns and liturgy to Polynesian music will be included. Tickets are $7 per person and available at the door. ECC is located at the corner of West Main/Church streets, Westborough, and is handicapped accessible from the Church Street side entrance. Central Mass. Limb Loss Support Group Meeting. The Central Mass. Limb Loss Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. at Clinton Hospital, 210 Highland St., Clinton. The open forum meeting is free and open to all amputees, their families, spouses, caregivers and healthcare professionals. For more info, contact Rose Bissonnette at (978) 365-2580 or visit www.centralmalimbloss.org. "Purim Around the World" Party From 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chabad of Westboro will host "Purim Around the World," a Grand Purim Party, at the Westborough Area JCC, 45 Oak St., Westborough. The party will feature themes from around the world, food from five continents, an African Drum Circle and music from Westborough, as well as a multi-media Megilla. Everyone in costume receives a prize. Admission is free. For more info, visit www.chabadwestboro.org. To RSVP, call (508) 366-0499 or e-mail dvora@chabadwestboro.org. College Tuition Seminar Join Tom Higgins, Certified Financial Planner, College Planning Specialist and author of "Pay for College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement" from 6:30-9 p.m. at Woodward School in Southborough, for a college tuition seminar. Tuition has risen at twice the national inflation rate and many parents are forced to sacrifice their own retirement savings to make college a reality. This can be prevented with the proper understanding of the college funding process. Cost: $7/pp. Register at 21 Highland St. or www.southboroughtown.com/recreation/recreation.htm. For info, call the Southborough Recreation Department at (508) 229-4452. Heart Screening Registration Deadline Registration deadline for HeartScreen America heart screenings sponsored by the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club and Marlborough Public Schools. Screenings will take place at Marlborough High School March 12 from 4-8 p.m. Cost is $49. Registrations may be made by calling (866) 722- 8008 or visiting www.HeartScreenAmerica.com. No walk-in appointments will be accepted. 11 Wednesday Friends MPL Annual Ezra Cutting Trust Fund Concert The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the Annual Ezra Cutting Trust Fund Concert - the second concert of the 2008-2009 Yacyshyn Concert Series - at 7 p.m. in the Bigelow Auditorium of Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. The event will feature the Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble with Bonnie Cochran, flutist; Piper Runnion-Bareford, harpist; Kate Marsch, cellist, Peter Cama-Lekx, violinist and Mellisa Bull, violinist. The public is invited and admission is free. For further info, call (413) 648- 9663 or e-mail rajohnson36@verizon.net. Marlborough Blood Drive The Masonic Hall at the corner of Main and Newton streets in Marlborough will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30-7:30 p.m. Also March 25. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For info or an appointment, call (800) 448-3543 or visit www.givelife.org. 12 Thursday St. Mary's Credit Union Home Buyers Seminar St. Mary's Credit Union, 1 Northboro Rd., Marlborough, will present a Home Buyers Seminar starting at 6 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. For more info or to register, call (508) 490-6742 or visit www.stmaryscu.org and click on Calendar of Events. League of Women Voters Award Dinner The League of Women Voters will honor Paul Guzzi, Greater Boston Chamber President & CEO, with its Guardian of Democracy Award at Marriott Copley Plaza in Boston. Tickets are $150 (half of which is tax deductible) and may be ordered by calling the League of Women Voters at (617) 523- 2999 or e-mailing lwvma@lwvma.org. Mothers and More Open House The Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More will be holding a "Recharging Your Batteries" Open House at 7 p.m. at Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough. Join other area mothers for a lively evening out of the house while learning that "recharging your own battery" is actually a gift to your loved ones. Mothers and More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers. For more info, visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org. 13 Friday Everywhere a Rhythm at MPL Join Kristen Arnold and the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St., from 10-11 a.m. in an exploration of the world of rhythm through stories, songs, and movement. The program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and registration is required. Contact the Children's Department at (508) 624-6902 to register or for more info. The Soul Band at Hanover Theatre The Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will present the Soul Band at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a fantastic evening of soul music featuring the Soul Band with Tim Pike and special guest Grammy nominated blues legend James Montgomery. Tickets: $29-$47 (limited VIP tickets available). For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. 14 Saturday Saturday Morning Discovery Series The Saturday Morning Discovery Series continues at 11 a.m. with an enchanting puppet show about fairness and goodness by Deborah Costine, cofounder of the award-winning Gerwick Puppets. The show will be held at the Walker Building, 255 Main St., Marlborough, and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call the Arts Alliance at (978) 562-1646. Tatnuck Bookseller Author Event Join Donna Mirsky Bennett from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, as she discusses and signs her new book, "Petey and the Mean Pirates." Find out how Petey ends up the hero in this fun pirate story complete with hungry sharks and even an ice cream social. For info, visit www.tatnuck.com. SEF St. Patrick's Day Benefit The public is cordially invited to a St. Patrick's Day benefit sponsored by the Shrewsbury Education Foundation. The event will be held 7 p.m.- midnight at Maronis Park, 52 South Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury. "Tension," Shrewsbury's own classic rock band, will be providing entertainment. Tickets are $15 per person. For more info, contact Clint Mills at (508) 842-8689 or Susanna Perkins at (508) 842-0768. Symphony Pro Musica Hudson Concert Symphony Pro Musica will join hands with the Hudson Food Pantry for a concert starting at 7:30 p.m. at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. In collaboration with "Orchestras Feeding America," the League of American Orchestras' national food drive, non-perishable food items and toiletries will be collected and donated to the food pantry. Advance tickets are $18, $16 for seniors, $18-20 at the door, and free for students 12th grade and under. For info, call (978) 562-0939 or e-mail spm@symphonypromusica.org. TJL to Present "Jewish Comic Mind" The "Jewish Comic Mind," a talk about what Jews are really thinking, will be presented by Cantor Jeff Klepper at the Westborough Area Jewish Community Center (WAJCC), 45 Oak St, Westborough. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. with show time at 8 p.m. Tickets are free to TJL members and $20 ($18 advance) for the general public. For more info or to purchase tickets, visit www.westboroareajcc.org Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Be sure to mark your calendar as First United Methodist Church of Hudson holds its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner starting at 5 p.m. The delicious home-made treat is $8 for adults and $6 for children 6 - 12. First United Methodist, located at 34 Felton St. (just off the rotary) in Hudson, is handicapped accessible. For more info, call the church office at (978) 562-2932. 15 Sunday Medieval and Renaissance Art and Falconry Westboro Gallery artist Andy Volpe will present a lecture on Medieval and Renaissance Art and Falconry at Tatnuck Booksellers, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, at 1 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Volpe specializes in pencil drawings and printmaking, and his work focuses on raptors (owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons). Special guest "Rulers of the Wind" Raptor educator Larry Keating will bring some live raptors and discuss the ancient sport of Falconry (hunting with raptors. For more info, contact Andy Volpe at (508) 839-6615, (508) 344-5764 or palusbuteo@hotmail.com. "A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn" The Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will present "A St. Patrick's Day Sojourn" concert at 5 p.m. Each year, WGBH's Brian O'Donovan puts together a compendium of some of the best singers, musicians and dancers from around the world, including Maura O'Connell and the Lóchrann ensemble, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. Tickets are $20-$48. For info or tickets, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. "Open Microphone" at Mulligan's Got Talent? Then share it during Mulligan's "Open Microphone," which will be hosted by blues guitarist JBB and friends from 5-7:30 p.m. All styles are welcome, including acoustic, blues, folk, alternative, country, Celtic and spoken word. Mulligan's is located on Route 30 at the Westborough Country Club. For info, call (508) 361-4111. Symphony Pro Musica Westborough Concert Symphony Pro Musica will join hands with the Westborough Food Pantry for a concert starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Mill Pond School, 6 Olde Hickory Path, Westborough. In collaboration with "Orchestras Feeding America," the League of American Orchestras' national food drive, nonperishable food items and toiletries will be collected and donated to the food pantry. Advance tickets are $18, $16 for seniors, $18-20 at the door, and free for students 12th grade and under. For info, call (978) 562-0939 or e-mail spm@symphonypromusica.org. Upcoming Bacon's Wine & Spirits Sebastiani Wine Dinner Bacon's Wine and Spirits of Northborough will be sponsoring a Sebastiani Wine Dinner March 16, at 6:30 p.m., at Bullfinch's in Sudbury. Donna Hutchinson of Sebastiani Vineyards will present five wines paired with Chef Scott's culinary creations. Cost is $50 per person, excluding tax and tip. For info or reservations, call (978) 443- 4094. MPL Hosts Sparky's Puppets Celebrate the spring as Sparky's Puppets perform "How Does Your Garden Grow?" March 16, at 6:30 p.m., at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Watch Bre'r Rabbit sneak into the vegetable garden, see the Little Red Hen raise a crop of wheat and find out what happens when a pesky goblin tries to outsmart a hard-working farmer. No registration is required to attend this program. For info, contact the Children's Department at (508) 624-6902. Easy Composting for Healthy Landscapes Learn how to reduce household waste by as much as half and create healthy soil by making and using compost, as well as receive materials you can use to promote home composting in your community. Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester, the free March 17 program runs from 7-9 p.m. and is for ages 16 and older. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087. Shrewsbury Senior Center St. Patrick's Day Event Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the Trinity Big Band March 17, at 1 p.m. The 16 seniors who play in the band, under the direction of Lee Bartlett, will help everyone bring out the Irish in them while also saying good-bye to winter. Come and join in an afternoon of musical entertainment, refreshments, fun and friendship. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. Irish Night at First Parish Church of Berlin First Parish Church of Berlin, 16 Central St., will be holding an Irish Night March 17, from 5-7 p.m. Includes traditional boiled supper, homemade breads and desserts (children's meal option available), live music and entertainment. Advance tickets are $8.50 for adults and $5 for kids under 12, while tickets at the door are $9.50/$6. To reserve tickets, call (978) 838-2575. Friends MPL 2nd Program of the 2009 Author/ Celebrity Series The Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will be presenting the second of four programs in the "MetroWest Daily News/Marlborough Enterprise 2009 McConnell Author/Celebrity Series No. 26" March 18, at 12 p.m., in the Bigelow Auditorium, Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Featured guest speaker will be Mary Richardson, co-anchor of Boston's WCVB-TV Channel 5 award winning "Chronicle." Admission is free and the public is invited. For more info, contact Ray Johnson at (413) 648-9663 or rajohnson36@verizon.net Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake The Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will present Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39-$50 (10% discount for groups of 10 or more). For info or tickets, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. St. Mary's Credit Union Small Business Lending Seminar St. Mary's Credit Union, 1 Northboro Rd., Marlborough, will present a Small Business Lending Seminar March 19, starting at 6 p.m. Learn how to use a SBA 504 loan to purchase property or equipment with only 10% owner equity required. For more info or to register, call (508) 490-6742 or visit www.stmaryscu.org and click on Calendar of Events. Chris Mehne Campaign Kick-Off The Committee to Elect Chris Mehne for Shrewsbury Moderator will hold its campaign kickoff March 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Italian American Victory Club, 55 Dewey St., Shrewsbury. The public is invited and suggested donations include, but are not limited to $25, $50 and $125. For more info, e-mail ChrisMehne@townisp.com. Create a Fun Family-friendly Seder March 19, from 7-8:30 p.m., join together with other adults to learn creative ways to make your Passover Seder family-friendly. The interactive workshop will be held at Whimsy's, 686 Worcester Rd., Framingham. Free, but please RSVP to Dianne Wolpert at (508) 879-3300 or dwolpert@jccgb.org. Sponsored by the Jewish Family Network. Murder Mystery/Dinner Theater The River's Edge Players will hold a murder mystery/dinner theater March 20 at Riverview - Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., Hudson and March 28 at the newly-renovated Holiday Inn, 265 Lakeside Ave., Marlborough. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for guests to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, a three-course meal and a very original show. Tickets are only $45. For more info, visit www.upwitharts.org or call (978) 562-1646. The Hanover Theatre Presents the Capitol Steps The Capitol Steps, which began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them, will be performing March 20, at 8 p.m., at the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester. Tickets are $37.50-$47.50. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. "Russian Choral Treasures" Concert March 21, at 8 p.m., "Russian Choral Treasures," a concert with the Assabet Valley Mastersingers, Master Singers of Worcester, and Alden Voices and orchestra of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will be held at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough. The concert includes some of the best Russian choral literature, such as Stravinsky's renowned Symphony of Psalms and Gretchaninoff's cantata Kvalite Boga. Tickets: $20 general, $18 senior/student. For info or tickets, visit www.mswma.org or call (508) 842-1349. Is Anybody Out There? - Early Spring Bird Walk at Burncoat Pond The woods and wetlands are coming alive with migrating birds resting just a bit on their long journey north. Walk the Burncoat Pond trails March 21, from 8-10 a.m., with Alex Dunn to seek out early spring migrants. Meet at the end of Polar Spring Road, located at the Leicester/Spencer town line, adjacent to the Spencer Country Inn. Fee: $6 Mass Audubon adult members, $8 adult non-members. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087. Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. Chuck & Mud 30th Musical Anniversary Join Chuck & Mud March 21, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., as they celebrate their 30th musical anniversary at the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester. Tickets: $10 matinee and $25-$35 evening. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. Southboro Medical Group Open Houses OB/GYN and Pediatrics Open Houses will be held by Southboro Medical March 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 24 Lyman St., Suite 280, Westborough and April 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 24 Newton St., Southborough. Meet and greet the doctors while enjoying refreshments and listening to the physicians discuss various topics from nutrition through birth to adolescence, Gardasil and more. Raffles will also be held. For more info, visit www.southboromedical.com. Robert Pozen to Deliver Abdella Center for Ethics Lecture Chairman of Boston-based MFS Investment Management Robert C. Pozen will deliver the 6th Annual Abdella Center for Ethics lecture at Saint John's High School March 23 at 7 p.m. The event, free and open to the public, will be held in the Coaches Pavilion on the school's campus at 378 Main St., Shrewsbury. To reserve a space, visit www.stjohnshigh.org, e-mail pozen@stjohnshigh.org or call (508) 842-8934 ext. 596. For further info about the lecture, contact David Wentzell at dwentzell@stjohnshigh.org. Hudson Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing The Community Preservation Committee in Hudson is holding its annual public hearing March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town Hall, 78 Main St. The purpose of the meeting is to help the CPC understand the needs and priorities of the town in the areas of open space protection, recreation, affordable housing and historic preservation and to review the draft Community Preservation Plan. A copy of the Plan can be found at www.townofhudson.org under Community Preservation Committee or in the Planning Office during normal business hours. All interested parties are invited to attend. Northborough LEPC Meeting The next meeting of Northborough's Local Emergency Planning Committee will be held March 24, at 10 a.m., at the Northborough Fire Department, 11 Pierce St. The community is invited to attend. Josh Nelson and Band in Concert The Adopt-a-Family program of Temple Israel of Natick will host Josh Nelson and his band in concert March 24, at 7:45 p.m., at the Temple, 145 Hartford St., Natick. Tickets will be sold at $25 general seating and $50 for priority seating with a dessert reception. For info or tickets, call the synagogue office at (508) 650-3521 ext. 100. Marlborough Hospital Education Class - Cosmetic Surgery The free community education classes presented by Marlborough Hospital continue March 25, 7- 8:30 p.m., with "Everything You Wanted to Know About Cosmetic Surgery, but Were Afraid to Ask." The class will be held in the Leahy Conference Center, 157 Union St., Marlborough. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more info, call (508) 486-5805. Burning Off the Winter Insulation Kick off your outdoor exercise program and join Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester for a morning walk March 25, from 7:30-9 a.m., that combines fitness and nature observation. Participants will look for signs of the emerging spring and enjoy the serene beauty of the sanctuary, as well as burn off winter calories. Meet at the visitor center and bring water, dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087. Free for Mass Audubon adult members, $5 adult nonmembers. St. Mary's Credit Union Retirement for Smarties Seminar St. Mary's Credit Union, 1 Northboro Rd., Marlborough, will present a Retirement for Smarties Seminar March 26, starting at 6 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. For more info or to register, call (508) 490-6742 or visit www.stmaryscu.org and click on Calendar of Events. The Rat Pack is Back at Hanover Theatre March 26 and 27, the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester, will be hosting a recreation of one of the famous Summit at the Sands hotel shows of the swingin', ring-a-ding group known as the "Rat Pack." The March 26 performance starts at 7:30 p.m. and the March 27 show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27-$57. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. Marlborough Hospital Education Class - Intimacy and the Heart The free community education classes presented by Marlborough Hospital continue March 26, 7- 8:30 p.m., with "Intimacy and the Heart." The class on ED will be held in the Leahy Conference Center, 157 Union St., Marlborough. Reservations are required and seating is limited. For more info, call (508) 486-5805. All City Art Show The All City Art Show will be held March 27, from 6-8 p.m., at the Marlborough Middle School in Marlborough. Fourth Annual Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival Celebrate creativity at Grafton's Fine Arts and Music Festival March 27 - 29 at the Grafton Municipal Center. In its fourth year, the Festival showcases artwork created by adults, teenagers and children from throughout the Blackstone Valley and Central Mass. Enjoy music throughout the weekend, as well as free workshops, with paid admission. For more info or an artist's application (March 19 deadline), visit www.graftonartsfestival.org. Grafton Girl Scouts "Going Green" Fun Night Join the Grafton Girl Scouts March 27, from 7-8 p.m., at Grafton Elementary School, for a "Going Green" Fun Night fund-raiser. Girls who are involved in Girl Scouts in Grafton will spend the evening showing off their "Going Green" projects, and each troop will show a different perspective of "Going Green." Guests will see everything from simple recycling arts and crafts to intricate conservation projects. For more info on the Annual Giving Campaign or how to make a donation, contact Ann Morgan at (508) 839-9461 or graftongirlscouts@charter.net. Electronic Equipment & Home Appliance Recycling/Collection Day Saint Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St. (lot across from Route 20), Northborough, will be holding an Electronic Equipment & Home Appliance Recycling/Collection Day in its parking lot March 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For info on items that will be accepted and disposal costs, visit www.saintroseoflima.com and click on the Youth Ministry link. Loretta LaRoche: All Stressed Up and No Where to Go Take a hilarious musical romp through our collective absurdity and crazy-making lifestyles March 28, at 8 p.m., with "All Stressed Up! A Musical Comedy," starring Loretta LaRoche, at the Hanover Theatre, 570 Main St., Worcester. The hysterical production features new spins on old musical favorites, dancing, insightful commentary and sketch comedy presented in a variety show format that will be sure to surprise and delight. Tickets are $25-$65. For more info, visit www.thehanovertheatre.org. Grace Baptist Church Hosts Illusionist, Performer Grace Baptist Church, 353 River Rd., Hudson, will host "Illusion & Beyond" with Toby Travis March 28 at 6:30 p.m. and March 29 at 5 p.m. A multitalented performer, Travis blends the arts of illusion, drama, music, humor, and audience participation to present an evening of mindboggling and intriguing entertainment. Tickets: $7 advance, $10 at the door, buy 2 get 1 free. For more info, visit www.gracehudson.org or call (978) 562-8550 ext. 103. U2charist to Help Fight World Wide Poverty All are invited to a special Eucharistic service, "U2charist," March 28, at 5 p.m., at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 3 John St. (opposite the high school), Westborough. The special multi-media service will feature music from the band U2, including such favorites as "Where the Streets Have No Name," "Pride (In the Name of Love)," "Mysterious Ways" and "One." A free-will offering will be collected to benefit PlayPumps Internationals. A small reception will follow the service. Seating is limited and reservations are required by calling (508) 366-4134. Get Your Lawn Off Drugs! March 31, from 7-9 p.m., learn how to have a beautiful yard without using chemicals that may harm children, pets and the environment. Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Worcester, the program covers such topics as soils, nontoxic pest controls, insect control, and turf grass establishment and maintenance. This program is part of the Campaign for a Fishable/Swimmable Blackstone River by 2015. For more info and to register, call (508) 753-6087. Fee: $5 Mass Audubon adult members, $7 adult non-members. Stroke, Osteoporosis Screenings Life Line Screening will be holding screenings for stroke and osteoporosis April 3, starting at 9 a.m., at the Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St., Northborough. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (877) 237-1287. For more info and the cost of screenings, call or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. PCMS Annual Cabaret Fund-Raiser Pakachoag Community Music School, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn, will hold its 21st annual Cabaret Fund-Raiser "This is My Song" with Sue Natoli and special guests "The Hale Sisters" April 3, at 1 p.m., and April 4, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $15 for seniors/students and $25 at the door. Boxed lunches also available for $10 with reservation. For info, call (508) 791- 8159 or visit www.pakmusic.org. Boylston Playground Committee Tag Sale A tag sale to raise funds toward the Phase 2 construction of the Boylston Playground will be held April 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and April 19, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, in front of the new Anytime (Boost) Fitness, Route 140 across from Sewall Street. "You Gotta Have Heart" Auction and Dance The 20th annual "You Gotta Have Heart" premier auction and dance will be held May 9, from 6 p.m.-midnight, at Holiday Inn Marlborough. The event is in benefit of Why Me and includes dinner and dancing to The Continentals." Tickets are $40 or $350 for a table of 10. For more info or to order tickets, visit www.whyme.org or call (508) 757-7734. Hudson's Annual Balloon Festival Hudson's Annual Balloon Festival will be held Aug. 8 at the Elks Pavilion, jointly sponsored by the Hudson Elks and the Friends of the Hudson Library. New and past vendors are being sought to participate in this year's event. Vendors interested in finding out more are invited to contact Cathy Erickson at (978) 562-2947. Ongoing Mothers & Company Breast-Feeding Support Group Mothers & Company announces a free breastfeeding support group every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon. Moms who have any questions about breastfeeding are welcome to attend and have their questions and concerns heard by a lactation consultant and other breastfeeding moms. For more info, visit www.mothersandcompany.com. "Out of the Woods" Exhibition "Out of the Woods," works by local artist Karen Nunley, will be on display through March 27 at ARTSWorcester's Hanover Theatre Gallery in Worcester. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For info, visit www.artworcester.org or call (508) 755-5142. Knitting For Those in Need Join the First United Methodist Church of Hudson's prayer shawl group for some relaxing and pleasant times while doing something to help those who need it. It is open to all crocheters and knitters from beginners to advanced, and participants will make shawls, lap robes, baby caps for the hospital, mittens and scarves to give away whenever or wherever a need arises. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 2-4 p.m. For details, call Becky Berube at (978) 562-1849 or Laurie Brown at (978) 568-9931. Hudson Park/Recreation Summer Applications The Hudson Park Commission/Division of Recreation is now accepting applications for summer 2009 seasonal employment. Applications are available at the Recreation Office, Town Hall, 78 Main St., or at www.townofhudson.org (on Recreation page). The deadline for submitting applications is April 3. For more info, call (978) 568-9642 Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Westborough Girl Scouts Seek GS Books, Supplies The leaders of the Westborough Girl Scout troops are forming a lending library available to girl and adult members in town. If you have any materials that may qualify, please contact Judy Wilchynski at (508) 870-1895. The service unit is looking for handbooks, leader's guidebooks, game and song books, camping information books, and other relevant literature. Sully's Hosts DJ Bobby B Thursday Nights Stop by Sully's, 11B Florence St., Marlborough, every Thursday night for DJ Bobby B's wide variety of music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and your top favorite hits. Also, you can catch Bobby- B at The Speakers Club in downtown Marlborough every Friday night. MWHS Cat Adoption Hours MetroWest Humane Society, 30 Pond St., Ashland, holds adoption hours Saturday and Sunday, from 1-4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, from 6:30-8 p.m. Donations of canned and dry cat and kitten food are welcome. For info on MWHS, visit www.webpaws.com/mwhs or call (508) 375-3776. Mom & Baby Yoga Class Mothers & Company holds a one-hour Mom & Baby Yoga class every Thursday at 10 a.m. Bring your baby and get a workout - classes are different than elsewhere in that they are designed to give mom a workout while baby plays nearby, in your arms or the instructor's arms. For more info, visit www.mothersandcompany.com. FUMC Agape Café Every Thursday evening, guests have the opportunity to enjoy the Agape Café at First United Methodist Church, 34 Felton St., Hudson. The doors to Lamson Hall open at 4 p.m. for coffee, tea, cribbage and visiting with friends or meeting new folks. A hearty three-course dinner is served from 5-6:30 p.m. and the menu varies weekly. Everyone is welcome, from young families to seniors and in-between. All meals are free and guests are encouraged to bring family and friends. For info, call (978) 562-2932. "Open Microphone" at Mulligan's Got Talent? Then share it during Mulligan's "Open Microphone," which will be hosted by blues guitarist JBB and friends from 5-7:30 p.m. on Sundays. All styles are welcome, including acoustic, blues, folk, alternative, country, Celtic and spoken word. Mulligan's is located on Route 30 at the Westborough Country Club. For info, call (508) 361-4111. Young at Heart Club 2009 Trips The Young at Heart Club has already planned some trips for 2009, including a three-day trip to Indianhead Resort in New Hampshire, March 11- 13; a seven-day trip to Mackinac Island, MI, June 14-20; and a few day trips also. For more info, call Sue at (508) 476-3438. Deposits for the trips are now being accepted. Lady's Night at Riverview Lounge Thursdays are Lady's Night at the Riverview Lounge, 13 Port St., Hudson. Includes music with DJ Nilton. For more info, visit www.hudsonportugueseclub.org or call (978) 568- 0561. Mount Olivet Play Group A drop-in play group for children up to grade 1 (accompanied by a parent, guardian or caretaker) is held Fridays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Prospect/Spring Sts., Shrewsbury. The free play group includes light refreshments, toys, games, music and arts & crafts. For info, call (508) 842-2731 or e-mail office_mtolivet@townisp.com. BNI Meetings The local BNI Chapter in Westborough meets at noon every Wednesday at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. BNI is a non-profit business networking group. Artist Guild of Shrewsbury Meetings The Artist Guild of Shrewsbury meetings are held the first Monday of each month (if a holiday, the meeting will be held the second Monday) at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Southgate, Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. Meetings are held September through May and new members are always welcome. Visit www.artistguildshrewsbury.com for more info. ACONE Support Groups Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) offers monthly support groups for all those touched by adoption, including adult adopted persons, birth families, adoptive parents and those waiting to adopt. Groups are free of charge, but RSVP is requested. The meetings are held at ACONE, 45 Lyman St., #2, Westborough. For info, call (508) 366-6812, e-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or visit www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org. Colonial Spirit Chorus Do you like to sing and dance? Are you looking for an educational experience that will stretch your mind and body while having fun? Join the Colonial Spirit Show Chorus each Thursday night from 7- 10 p.m. at the Church of The Good Shepherd on Newtown Road (off Route 27, Acton. For further info, call (978) 692-2270 or (978) 263-0562 or visit www.colonialspirit.org. Women For Sobriety Self-Help Group Women For Sobriety, Inc announces a new selfhelp group for women with substance abuse issues. This group will practice the "New Life" Program that teaches women ways to cope with life's problems and live a life free from substances of abuse. Meetings are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden St., Worcester, weekly on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. Call Becky at (508) 853-3413 for info and to receive free program literature. AV Pastoral Counseling Support Groups Are you looking for support, a listening ear, compassion from someone coping with a similar situation? Join a small group of others who come together to share and receive leadership and perspective. The new spring support groups available at Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center in Westborough include a caregivers group for anyone feeling overwhelmed while taking care of another; a divorce group for anyone considering or going through separation or divorce or have been legally divorced; and a grief and loss group. For info, call Mary Taber at (508) 366- 4000. Alcohol Dependence Counseling for Women The Couples Project for Women (CPW) offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence that are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women's recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For more info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at 1-800-345-3552 extension 4043. Safe Place Support Group Safe Place, a free, confidential support group for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 7- 9 p.m., at the Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham, starting May 14. For info or directions, call Kim Kates at (617) 536-2460. Westborough Fibromyalgia Support Group The ongoing support group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St. (Westborough Plaza), at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome (people with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, as well as family and household members) for discussion, coping tips and understanding. For more info, call Diana at (978) 568-0566. Free GED Classes in Hudson The Hudson Maynard Adult Learning Center offers a free GED preparation program in Hudson, including ABE classes in Basic Skills, pre-GED and GED. Registration is ongoing. Classes run through June at the Hudson High School on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Practice GED testing is also offered year-round. For more info, call (978) 567-6250 ext. 0137. MAB Car Donations MAB Community Services (formerly the Massachusetts Association of the Blind) is accepting the donation of unwanted cars to benefit its services and programs. Free tow and quick pick up. Boats, trailers, campers, motorcycles, jet skis and snowmobiles also accepted. For info, call (888) 613-2777 or (508) 854-0700. Home School Social Held at Hudson Public Library, 3 Washington St. (at Wood Square) on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Come discuss common issues/interest, meet other home school parents, and let the kids play board games together. No sign up is required. For info, contact Children's Librarian Deborah Backman at (978) 568-9645. Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group The Westborough Seniors Cribbage Group welcomes new members at its Tuesday gettogethers, held 9:30 a.m.-noon at the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd. For info, call (508) 366-3000. Rice Memorial Baptist Church Morning Prayer Morning prayer at 85 Lincoln St., Northborough, is held 6:30-7:30 a.m. Spend a few moments of quiet time before beginning the day. Christian/non-denominational, all are welcome. Call the church office at (508) 393-3481 for info. Whitney Place at Northborough Offers free support groups for people with earlystage memory disorders and their care partners. Groups meet 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 10:30 a.m.-noon, at 238 W. Main St., Northborough. All meetings open to the public and other support groups are available. For info or to reserve a space, call Aimee at (508) 393-5655 ext. 256. Toastmasters Meets every Thursday from 7:45-9 a.m. in the Hanover Insurance Building, 440 Lincoln St., Worcester. Call (508) 756-5677 or visit http://earlyrisers.freetoasthost.org/ for info. The Couples Project for Women CPW offers free treatment for women with alcohol dependence who are married or live with a male partner. Weekly one-on-one outpatient therapy for 5 to 6 months promotes women's recovery. Some women also receive couples counseling to promote recovery and improve communication. The study is conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School and AdCare Hospital. For info, call AdCare Hospital of Worcester at (800) 345-3552 ext. 4043. Horizons for Homeless Children Seeking volunteers to help out 22 family homeless shelters in Central Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. For info or to register for training, visit www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or call (508) 755-2615. VNA Care Hospice Grief Support Group Free grief support group for adults coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets from 1- 2:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at Whitney Place Assisted Living at Northborough, 238 West Main St. To register or for info, call Susan Tarantino at (800) 521-5539 ext. 5624, e-mail starantino@vnacarenetwork.org or visit www.vnacarenetwork.org. Road to Recovery Drivers are needed in the greater Westborough area to transport local cancer patients to treatments. For info on volunteering, call the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345. American Lung Association Seeks the donation of unwanted cars to help support its lung health programs. Call (800) 577- LUNG or visit www.donateyourcar.com for info. Worcester Animal Rescue League Now open for adoptions until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, at 139 Holden St., Worcester. Visit www.worcester-arl.org for info. Overeaters Anonymous Now meets at St. Luke the Evangelist Church's Parish Center, 1 Ruggles St., Westborough, at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Boys & Girls Club Car Campaign Seeking the donation of unwanted cars to benefit local clubs. Call (800) 246-0493 for info. No restrictions. S.T.A.R.S. Students Teach and Reach Seniors invites Westborough seniors to learn the computer from high school students every Monday 2:15-3:15 p.m. at the high school library. Free, all levels of experience welcome. For info or to register, call (508) 366-3000. Crossroads FM The fibromyalgia/CFS support group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Tatnuck Booksellers & Cafe, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. For info, e-mail Merle Portnoy at meport@charter.net or call (508) 366-7998. Marlborough Hospital CPR Classes Offered to the community on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Heartsaver CPR classes cost $45 per participant ($55pp for Heartsaver and automatic electronic defibrillation classes). Call Michael Sawtelle at (508) 486-5465 for info or to register. Elder "Keep Well" Clinic The Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., holds an Elder "Keep Well" Clinic the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Call (508) 393-5035 for info. NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support meetings are held 7-9 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 373 Plantation St., 2 Biotech Park, 3rd floor, Worcester. The New Parent Group For first-time parents with a child under 6 months, the group meets at Assabet Valley Area Family Network, 169 Pleasant St., Marlborough. Call (508) 485-0085 for meeting times, dates or other info. Women in Transition A mutual support group for women that meets 2nd Monday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., at the Church of the Nativity in Northborough. For info, call Jenny Church at (508) 393-5447. MetroWest Parent Support Group For parents of kids/adolescents with behavioral, emotional or mental health special needs. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at Wayside Youth & Family Network, 75 Fountain St., Framingham. Free, confidential. For info, call Lois DeRusha at (508) 620-0010 ext. 342. Parents Helping Parents Offers free, confidential and anonymous weekly support groups throughout Massachusetts. Volunteers are also being sought as group facilitators. For info, call (800) 882-1250. |
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