Neighbors helping neighbors

Northborough/Southborough - Under the direction of math teacher Eileen Palmer and guidance counselor Jason Lessard, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) Community Action Program (CAP) students have spent the last month holding technology seminars for seniors at both the Southborough Senior Center and the Northborough Senior Center. The tech-savvy teens have made great strides in closing any technology generation gaps, showing seniors easy ways to mute their phones, text, change ring tones, take pictures or download a book on a Kindle.

Shrewsbury - The Outreach Committee of First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury and Boy Scout Troop 114 are working together to assist St. Anne's Human...

Marlborough - A missing child is a parent's worst nightmare. But it does sometimes happen. That is why a local dental practice has decided to offer a free event that will help parents if the worst does ever happen.

Marlborough - Bicyclists participate in the ninth annual Pedal to End Cancer (formerly known as Spin for Hope), a three-hour indoor cycling event to...

Franklin – A Bone Marrow Drive/Organ Donation Awareness event will be held Sunday, March 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pour Richards, 14...

Region - When most people think about the American Cancer Society (ACS), they see it as a fundraising organization. The ACS does fundraise, but in addition, they are a tremendous resource for families and caregivers dealing with a cancer diagnosis. In addition to a range of informative literature and services, they also have an array of programs available to cancer patients, including "Look Good?Feel Better (LGFB)."

Northborough- The Northborough Moms and Tots and Northborough Helping Hands Association, Inc. have announced that they are hosting a mini photo shoot fundraiser to...

Worcester, MA – Susan Mitchell, of Shrewsbury, and a team of her family and friends will be sponsoring "We Can! an Evening of Comedy...

Region - Westborough's Boy Scout Troop 100 will hold its 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets...

Northborough - Many area schools celebrate the 100th day of the school year by featuring the number 100 in student activities. For example, students may create a picture using 100 items, or find 100 similar objects to bring into school for show and tell. Third-grade teacher at Peaslee School Melissa Farrell wanted to do something different: she suggested the students participate in a food drive to collect much-needed items for the local food pantry.

Region - To increase awareness and encourage eating disorder treatment, Mass 211, a direct service of the United Way of Tri-County, is offering anonymous...

Westborough – The Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center is again offering new support groups for grief and loss as well as for divorce support....

We know there are so many wonderful non-profit groups in the community that work on behalf of children, senior citizens, cultural programs or those...

Marlborough - On Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m., three of Boston's top comedians, Chris Ziti, Greg Murphy, and Kenny Roberson, will be performing...

Shrewsbury – The public is invited to attend a free seminar at Shrewsbury Crossings on how seniors can protect themselves from identity theft and...

Northborough/Southborough – The 15-40 Connection is a nonprofit organization, based in Westborough, with the mission to raise awareness that the cancer survival rate of teens and young adults hasn's improved for over 35 years. One of the ways the group is promoting the importance of early detection is by helping to form clubs in high schools and colleges. Last school year, Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) in Northborough started a club prompted by a concerned student, Stephanie Madigan, who is now a senior.

Boston - Project Bread's 45th Walk for Hunger is scheduled for Sunday, May 5. The 20-mile route weaves through Boston, Brookline, Newton, Watertown, and...

Region - VNA Care Network & Hospice, a nonprofit home health care, hospice and wellness agency, needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support...

Hudson - Hudson Community Garden needs your help with a winter cleanup of its property on Port Street, across from the Portuguese Club, planned...

Region - The American Cancer Society is celebrating the hope of spring with the launch of its annual Daffodil Days fundraising campaign. Flower and...