By Bonnie Adams, Government Editor
Region – Today is Tuesday, Aug. 21st, the 234th day of 2012.
On this day in 1959, President Eisenhower signed a bill approving Hawaii as the United State's ?50th state.
On this day in 1961, powerhouse recording studio Motown released its first of many number one hits, “Please Mr. Postman” by The Marvelettes.
And on this day in 1992, the Weaver family, United States Marshals Service and the FBI had a deadly altercation known as “the Ruby Ridge Standoff,” in Idaho, which resulted in three deaths.
Today's birthdays – the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt (1986); country star Kenny Rodgers (1938); and actress Hayden Panettiere (1989).
Here are six tips for the day ?
1. Thursday evening, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m., the Marlborough 2012 Summer Concert Series will feature the “Usual Suspects”. The free, two-hour performance takes place on Union Common, 91 Main St.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/06/22/marlborough-2012-summer-concert-series-6/
2. The VNA Care Network and Hospice now offers a new free bereavement support group in Southborough for adults coping with the loss of a loved one due to death. The group will meet this Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the agency's office located at 333 Turnpike Rd. For more information –
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/08/10/southborough-2/
3. Mayor Arthur Vigeant's office and the Marlborough Council on Aging (COA) will hold an information session about the Senior Property Tax Work-off program Aug. 23, at 1:30 p.m., at the COA? office, 250 Main St. This session is open to all Marlborough seniors. For more information –
4. It's summer and the going is easy but there is still, as always, a need for blood donations. A Red Cross drive will be held Thursday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 8 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. http://communityadvocate.com/2012/08/15/shrewsbury-american-red-cross-blood-drive-9/
5. There's still time for golfers to sign up for a tournament to be held on Friday, Aug. 24 at Juniper Hill in Northborough to benefit an important community organization ?- The Addiction Referral Center.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/07/20/northborough-arc-3rd-annual-golf-tournament/
6. The CEO of the Phantom Gourmet, Inc., Dave Andelman recently shared his thoughts on many diverse subjects with the Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce members.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/08/20/andelman-shares-thoughts-with-corridor-nine-members/