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Boat Parade features sound of music on Lake Quinsigamond
Region – With this year’s theme of music, melodic sounds of various genres accompanied the traditionally creative sights Sept. 9 when the annual Lake Quinsigamond Boat Parade began and ended at Regatta Point in Worcester.
Algonquin to induct hall of fame athletes
Northborough/Southborough - Algonquin Regional High School will be inducting its eighth class into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Nov. 30. The ceremony...
Motorcycle ride memorializes Spc. Brian K. Arsenault
Northborough – This year, 280 motorcyclists and many passengers travelled approximately 45 miles through six towns Sept. 23 for the second annual Spc. Brian K. Arsenault Memorial Ride, beginning and ending at the Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 in Northborough. A Bronze Star recipient and 2004 Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) graduate, Spc. Arsenault was killed in action in Afghanistan at age 28 in 2014.
New respite program at Hudson Senior Center
Hudson - The Hudson Senior Center is partnering with Pleasantries Adult Day Services, Aging Well Adult Day Health, Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center and Comfort...
Help wanted for Shrewsbury fall festival
Shrewsbury - The Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival will be held the weekend of Sept. 27-29 at Oak Middle School. Organizers are seeking volunteers...
Westborough prepares for 300th anniversary ‘Grande’ Parade
Westborough – As the town of Westborough gets ready to celebrate its 300th anniversary with a 'grande’ parade on Sunday, Sept. 10, the parade committee is working nonstop to finalize the last-minute details. In a meeting held Aug. 27 for participants, the committee went over the details that they have been diligently working on over the past year to ensure the parade goes off without a hitch.
Marlborough Chamber to hold annual Business and Consumer Expo Oct. 25
Marlborough - Continuing to expand opportunities for member and area businesses, the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business & Consumer Expo Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 4-8 p.m. at the Marlborough Courtyard Marriott, 75 Felton St.
Santa coming to Marlborough this weekend
MARLBOROUGH – Santa is coming to town this weekend.
With assistance from the Fire Department, the big guy will be making the rounds Dec. 16,...
Westborough Senior Center Supporters to host Oct. 20 event
Westborough – The Westborough Senior Center Supporters (WSCS) will be holding a baked stuffed chicken dinner at the center’s 4 Rogers Rd. location, Friday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 p.m. The entertainment will be a presentation by Par Perry on the "History of the Oldest Profession”.
Free screenings, flu shots at Shrewsbury Senior Center
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Lions Club is sponsoring a free vision and hearing screening Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. Optometrists from Reliant Medical and Mass. College of Pharmacy and Health Services will be performing screenings. In addition, Walmart of West Boylston will be on site providing flu immunizations Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
Harlem Wizards to face Borough Breakers in fundraiser for Northborough schools
Northborough - Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough, will host the Harlem Wizards Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. The Harlem Wizards...
Halpert to exhibit at The Gallery at Briarwood
Worcester - The Gallery at Briarwood is pleased to announce the second public art exhibit in a series of six for 2018. Stephen Halpert’s...
Shrewsbury’s seniors celebrate at annual party
By Melanie Petrucci, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury – Residents gathered Dec. 19 at the Shrewsbury Senior Center for the annual Holiday Party. The event was sponsored...
Westborough Women’s Club meeting Jan. 9
Westborough – The next meeting of the Westborough Women’s Club will be held Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 12 p.m. at the First United Methodist...
B'sai Shalom open house
Westborough – Congregation B'sai Shalom, 117 W. Main St., will hold a prospective member open house Thursday, Aug. 15, 6-8 p.m. Prospective members are...
Paws & Claws race to benefit humane society
Hopkinton - The fourth annual Paws & Claws 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton will be held Sunday, Oct. 20,...
Towne & Country Jewelers to host open house
Westborough - Towne & Country Jewelers will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17 all day long!...
Learn about the basics of LGBTQ+
The Grafton Public Library will present OUT MetroWest's “LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond” on Thursday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Shrewsbury groups collect items for veterans
Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury’s Rotary and Lions clubs teamed up for the second year to collect toiletries for Veterans, Inc. This year, they were stationed at Price Chopper in Shrewsbury Nov. 4 and collected well over four grocery carts full of soap, hand cream, shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, hair brushes and socks.
“Comics Unite” to benefit food banks
Region – Local comics will come together an evening to raise awareness and funds for the United Way of Tri-County's Food Security Initiative.
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