Welcome to St. Patrick’s Day weekend, as well as the final weekend of winter.
Ramadan Storytime
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m., Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Join Amira from Crescent Connections, a local Muslim community group, for a Ramadan story and to learn more about Islamic culture and the month of Ramadan. For families with children age 3 and up. Registration is required.
Information: https://northboroughlibrary.org/
Celtic Music Concert
Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m., Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. Local musicians Deirdre Sweeney and Matt Brench will play a one-hour concert of Celtic music, both traditional folk and more modern tunes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library.
This program will take place in person; please register to attend — https://shrewsburyma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/celtic-music-concert/
Environmental Action Fair
Saturday, March 16, 1 to 4 p.m., Westborough High School, 90 W. Main St. Looking for fun? We have games. Looking for practical knowledge? We have solar, heat pump and EV vendors. Looking to challenge yourself? Visit with our student exhibitors and view their videos. Chat with the Department of Public Works and town representatives. Who will win the Art for Earth poster competition? Join us to find out.
Information: https://www.sustainablewestborough.org/1143/Westborough-Environmental-Action-Fair
Speaker Series
Korea – The Now Remembered War – Saturday, March 16, 1:30 p.m., American Heritage Museum, 568 Main St., Hudson. A special presentation by Major Michael Manougain on the Korean War and how modern military professionals are now studying and learning from it.
Information: https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/
Mother-Son Dance
Helen Hedman, an education coordinator at The New England Center for Children (NECC), is hosting a special mother and son dance to benefit her Boston Marathon fundraising campaign supporting NECC. The event will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St. In addition to dancing, there will be food and raffles. Tickets are required for adults ($25 per person) and a donation of any amount is welcome for kids, which can be given the night of the event. Pizza, cookies, and kids’ crafts are included in the ticket price, and a photographer will be on hand.
For information and to purchase tickets, go to https://donate.necc.org/event/mother-and-son-dance/e568271
Meal Packing Event
Sunday, March 17, Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 W. Main St., following the 10 a.m. service. The goal is to pack 30,000 meals in about four hours. Meals will be sent to the Worcester County Food Bank, which serves food pantries and other food assistance organizations throughout the area. Some of the meals will also be sent to Maui to help residents who lost everything during the fire that destroyed Lahaina.
Information: https://uccwestboro.org/
St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Lunch
Sunday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234, 402 W. Main St., Northborough. Tickets are $17 each, and they are available at the post’s bar.
Information: https://americanlegionpost234.com/
International Festival
Sunday, March 17, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Marlborough Moose Lodge, 67 Fitchburg St. Sponsored by Advanced Math and Science Academy. Taste a sample of foods, explore cultures and customs, and have fun. Free and open to the public.
