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Worcester- The Briarwood Community is pleased to announce the final public art exhibit in a series of six for 2016. “Uncle Sam Wants You! The Propaganda Posters of WWI,” collected by Gordon Lankton, will be on display Sunday, Nov. 6 through Friday, Dec. 30 at The Gallery at Briarwood, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester.

Grafton - The Unitarian Universalist Church, 3 Grafton Common, will celebrate the holidays with a luncheon Sunday, Dec. 4, from 12 to 4 p.m....

Westborough - Four published authors representing a wide variety of genres will be participating in a panel discussion: “Find Out What It’s Like To...

Maynard - Join thousands of others at this year's Maynard Fest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6,? in and around downtown Maynard. This year's events...

Shrewsbury - Annette Rafferty, born in 1930, began her work with Abby's House in 1973, before it even existed. After teaching for 21 years at various Catholic schools, she was asked by the Worcester Urban Ministry Commission to serve on a committee assessing whether there was need for a new homeless shelter in Worcester. Heading the task force, Rafferty took to the streets. It didn't take long to conclude that homelessness was a growing problem. She talked to individuals, neighborhood centers, and even prostitutes.

Hopkinton – When a cat or dog is admitted to a shelter, he already has a lot going against him. The reason for him being surrendered could be for behavioral issues, the family may not be able to take care of him anymore, or he may be a stray. Entering a shelter where there are other cats and dogs also bewildered and stressed can make any animal even more distressed. Their chances of then presenting well and finding their forever home drop substantially.

Region – Although it is still not 100 percent certain how Hurricane Sandy will affect New England, local and government officials are not taking any chances as they set plans in place to deal with what many are calling "Frankenstorm." Last year's two storms – Hurricane Irene in August and the October nor'saster – left much of the state dealing with prolonged power outages, downed trees and wires. Governor Deval Patrick and his administration are doing their best, they said, to ensure that does not happen again this time.

Region - A special night to honor the late Trooper Thomas Clardy and raise money for the Clardy Children’s Fund will be held by the Lowell Spinners Sunday, July 17. Clardy, a resident of Hudson, was killed in the line of duty March 16 while conducting a routine traffic stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Charlton.

Marlborough - For those of you who are already chanting "Let it snow, let it snow," mark Sunday, Oct. 28 on your calendar! The...

Worcester - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and Metro West held their Annual Gala (or as they call it, their “Big Celebration)...

“Our selection of annuals is impressive. We carry everything, including the unique and hard to find varieties. We sell annuals from local growers and Proven Winner, with new varieties such as mini-wave petunias,” said Francine Shear, who has owned Echobrook Nursery with her husband, Howard, for 18 years. They started the garden center after being in the landscape business since 1975.

Westborough - The 3rd annual In Your Shoes Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Lake Chauncy...

Westborough - The For Your Inspiration Youth Choir of First United Methodist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas, will present the musical "Godspell" Wednesday, June 13,...

Ashland - The Ashland Business Association (ABA) recently announced its two scholarship winners, Joe Peine and Amanda Gilbert, for 2013. Each student was awarded...

Northborough - "I thought Christmas was for children … I was not expecting the day to be special for me … I was...

REGION - Area residents were treated to a light show in the sky June 30 as a patch of thunderstorms sparked flashes of lightning...

Region - The Fresh Air Fund will celebrate its 137th summer of serving NYC children this year. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit...

By Matthew Dunn Region - A thumping cadence slowly develops as members of the DopaFit™ boxing class in West Boylston land punches against the boxing...

Region - The River's Edge Community Band welcomes new members playing percussion, wind and brass instruments. Area musicians, including experienced high school students, are encouraged...

Region - The holiday season often reminds people that there are those less fortunate, but few families go to the lengths that the McCabe...