Events

Marlborough - The third International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil at the Walker Building in Marlborough ended on Aug. 31 with hundreds of attendees raising memorial candles into the sky as the voice of Godsmack’s Sully Erna echoed down Main Street. This year’s was the biggest event yet for organizer and advocate Kathy Leonard of Marlborough. Several hundred attendees came from across Central Massachusetts to hear more than an hour of speeches and a musical performance by Erna. Leonard organized the event to remember those lost to the opioid epidemic and destigmatize addiction.

Worcester - Saint George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St., Worcester, will be hosting its first Middle Eastern Festival in 25 years. The three-day event...

Shrewsbury – Next month, teams comprised of friends, family members, or coworkers will have the opportunity to compete for prizes in a game show...

On Monday, May 1, there was a bike ride starting at Westborough High School, followed by a bike parade at Hastings Elementary School. About 60 children and adults came with decorated bikes to take a spin or two around the school.

Marlborough – The Friendly’s restaurant, located at the Apex Center, 157 Apex Drive (Route 20), will be celebrating National Large Sundae Week (Monday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov 12).

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Mother Nature provided a picture perfect backdrop for a fun, family friendly evening of pure Beatles enjoyment...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Shrewsbury remembered its veterans on...

Hudson – The Hudson and Maynard Democratic town committees, and the Marlborough Democratic City Committee are sponsoring a candidates’ forum for the Democratic candidates...

Northborough – There weren’t any tricks Oct. 21 when local families got a head start on Halloween. They attended the free Truck or Treat in the parking lot of the open-air shopping center Northborough Crossing. First, the costumed kids were treated to a bag to fill with goodies.

Marlborough - The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Awards Recognition Dinner Wednesday, March 21, from 5-8 p.m. at the Best...

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Westborough – The first snowstorm of the season did not deter participants in area Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) programs...

Westborough – Luanne Crosby, a singer, songwriter and guitarist, will perform at Nourse Farm  in Westborough Sunday, July 30 from 2-4 p.m. Crosby has performed her original music in the community for many years and most recently has been involved with the town of Westborough 300th anniversary celebrations, for which she wrote a song dedicated to the town.

Grafton - Grafton High School theatre will perform “Charlotte’s Web” the weekend of Nov. 17-19 at the school, 69 Brigham St.

Region - Learn how to become a medical coder at one of Assabet After Dark’s information nights: Thursday, Sept. 7, or Tuesday, Sept. 12...

Hudson – On Dec. 9, 2016, John Deane suffered a fall near his family’s Hudson home, which caused brain injuries and left him in a coma. He passed away 10 days later at age 54, leaving his wife, Meg, and their four children. Her close friends and family have organized a memorial 5K run and walk titled John’s Sea of Green to benefit the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.

Westborough - The goal of LIGHT!, a collaborative interfaith event, is to build genuine links of connection among people from diverse backgrounds. Westborough’s Congregation...

Westborough – Residents and town officials will be hosting a retirement party for Police Chief Alan Gordon Thursday, March 29 from 6:30 – 9 p.m....

  By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer Westborough - Veterans and community members enjoyed free food and conversation June 21 at the second quarterly Veterans Lunch at...

By Cindy Zomar, Contributing Writer Marlborough - Teams of fourth- to eighth-grade students, with robots and project boards in hand, converged on the Assabet Valley...

Marlborough – “Peace on Earth” is the theme of the 28th annual Evening of Giving to be held Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Route 20, Marlborough. Tickets for more than 1,000 guests are available for those in support of the event which benefits the Marlborough-Hudson homeless shelter, Roland’s House.