Community Advocate • Summer
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Disease Association (APDA) is in high gear as it readies for its 25th Annual Massachusetts Chapter Parkinson Walkathon. The June 5 event will be held at the Reebok International Headquarters’ track, 1895 J.W. Foster Blvd., Canton, with a start time of 12 p.m. (registration at 11:15 a.m.). The location offers a safe environment with plenty of parking and ample facilities for everyone. The walk total is 3 miles (1 lap = 1/4 mile); however, walkers can walk any part of this or choose to enjoy the beautiful day and the many other activities. No pets at the event, please. For further info, contact Walk Coordinator Denyse Turpin at 800-651-8466 or information@apdama.org or visit www.apdama.org or apdaparkinson.donordrive.com/ event/mawalk2011. Donations can be mailed to the APDA Massachusetts Chapter, 72 East Concord St. C3, Boston, MA 02118 (checks made payable to the APDA MA Chapter) or processed online. Employment Workshop Series Continues at Shrewsbury Public Library
Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., continues its “Resume Your Career” employment workshop series June 7, from 6-8 p.m., with “Interview Workshop,” an interactive and informal question and answer session where the participants role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. Registration is required at the circulation desk or by calling 508-842-0081 ext. 3. Weeknight Vegetarian Class at Culinary Underground
It sometimes seems as if vegetarians have to put in more meal prep time than other cooks. Not true! Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks in Southborough has just the thing to help you with their Weeknight Vegetarian class June 7, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The School’s chefs have some terrific weeknight recipes that cook up in less than 30 minutes. Cost: $75. To register or for more info, visit www. culinaryunderground.com or call 508-904-6589. St. Rose of Lima New Bible Study with Fr. Tomasz
A New Bible Study with Fr. Tomasz will be held Tuesday evenings June 7 through July 12, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the St. Rose of Lima Family Life Center, 244 W. Main St. (Route 20), Northborough. The Bible study will focus on Jesus’ sermon on the Mount which includes the
Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Golden Rule among other teachings. Free and open to all, but registration is required by June 2. To register, contact the rectory at 508-393-2413 or e-mail saintrose1@verizon.net. Fresh Air Fund Meeting
June 8, from 7-8 p.m., the Fresh Air Fund will hold a host meeting at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. (parking in rear of building, off Patty Lane). The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit organization, is celebrating its 135th summer of providing free summer vacations to New York inner-city children. Through the generosity of host families who open their home to a child for a week or two during the summer, city children experience the joys of summer in the suburbs. Current and former hosts will share their experiences and answer questions about the program. Refreshments will be served. If you cannot make it, but would like more info, contact Janet Foley at janet.foley@friendlytown. org or 508-460-3473 or Anna Doiron at remianna@verizon. net or 508-393-2021. Tatnuck Author Event: Kelle Groom – “I Wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl”
June 8, Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will host poet and memoirist Kelle Groom, author of “I Wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl,” from 2-3:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.tatnuck.com.
$62. Call Sue at 508-476-3438 for more info. Employment Options Holds Celebrity Roast June 9
WCVB TV Channel 5 Anchor Ed Harding, the master of ceremonies for last year’s Employment Options Celebrity Roast, will now take the hot seat himself at the next Celebrity Roast, to be held June 9 at the Best Western in Marlborough. Harding, a veteran journalist in Boston, will take a barbing from what is expected to be a head table full of Boston-area celebrities and news personalities in this second year of the event. The evening will once again be filled with a variety of humorous videos that will surely leave people laughing long after the event is over. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. with the roast starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.employmentoptions.org/roast. PPAL Family & Professionals Conference
June 10, the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) will hold its 20th Anniversary Family & Professionals Conference at Best Western Marlborough from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Speakers:
Young at Heart Group Trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard
The Young at Heart group will be taking a 3-day trip to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard from June 8-10. Two breakfasts, two dinners (with evening entertainment) and one lunch included along with a tour of Martha’s Vineyard and sightseeing in Provincetown and Hyannis. Cost is $299 (includes insurance). Also, June 22 the group will be going to Essex to take a cruise on the Essex River with lunch at the famous Woodman’s, which claims to have invented the fried clam. Cost is
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Tatnuck Author Event: Rick Beyer – “The Greatest Music Stories Never Told”
June 11, from 1-3 p.m., Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will host Rick Beyer as he discusses and signs his new book, “The Greatest Music Stories Never Told.” For music lovers and history buffs alike, this collection of 100 tantalizing tales explores the hidden corners of classical, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, country, show tunes, standards and much more. All are welcome to attend. Visit www. tatnuck.com for more info.
Shrewsbury Garden Party Hosts Third Garden Party
Save the date of June 11, as the Shrewsbury Garden Party Hosts its Third Garden Party, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Fallon House, the home of Heather and Jason Logrippo, 4 Prospect Rd. (across from First Congregational Church). The event is in support of Shrewsbury public schools. For sponsorship info, auction donation or ticket info, contact Hannah Kane at hkane@townisp.com or Melanie Petrucci at rmpetrucci@ townisp.com.
Summer Programs 2011 JUNE 13 - 17 Strings Camp entering Grades 2- 12 • ½ day mornings
JUNE 13 - 17 Science on the Go.... and Beyond NEW • entering Grades 8 - 9
JUNE 20 - AUG. 5 Day Camp entering Grades K - 8
JUNE 20 - 24 Science on the Go entering Grades 5 - 8
JUNE 20 - JULY 15 Middle School Musical Theater Camp entering Grades 6 - 9
JUNE 27 - JULY 1 Bancroft Arts Creation
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Southborough Senior Center Holds Sam Adams Brewery Tour Trip
June 8, the Southborough Senior Center will be holding a Sam Adams Brewery tour bus trip. Tour the brewery, experience the brewing process and enjoy lunch at Doyle’s Restaurant. The trip leaves at 10:30 a.m. from the senior center and returns at approximately 3:30. Suggested donation: $20. To register or for more info, call 508-229-4453.
Sandra Spencer, Executive Director of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, and Judith Warner, New York Times columnist and bestselling author of “We’ve Got Issues.” PPAL’s 20th Anniversary Family & Professionals Conference will offer exhibit space for organizations across Massachusetts who serve and want to serve PPAL families and professionals. Tickets are $10 for parents and caregivers and $30 for professionals. Scholarships are available. To register or for more info, call Diana at 508-767-9725, visit www. ppal.net or e-mail conference@ ppal.net.
½ day or full day • entering Grades 4 - 7
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JUNE 27 - JULY 8 Foundations in Learning 1 entering grades 6-7 • ½day mornings
Foundations in Learning 2 entering grades 8-9 • ½ day mornings
JULY 11 - 15 History on the Go NEW • entering Grades 5 - 8 JULY 11 - 15 Softball Camp • entering Grades 4 - 9 JULY 11 - 15 Boys Lacrosse Camp entering Grades 3 - 12
JULY 11 - 15, 18 - 22, 25 - 29 Lego /Robotics Sign up for one week, or all 3!
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18 Lyman Street, Westboro, MA • 508-366-5437
JULY 11 - AUG. 5 High School Theater and Speech Experience NEW • entering Gr. 9 - 12 AUG. 1 - 5, AUG. 8 - 12 Rowing Camp ½ days mornings • entering Gr. 8 - 11
JULY 18 - 22 Field Hockey Camp
Diane Cournoyer Dance Center West Main Street, Northboro • -- Classes offered for ages 2 and up… Ballet, Tap, Jazz ,Modern, Irish Step, Hip Hop, Music’n Motion and Pilates
OPEN HOUSE • Wednesday, June 8th • 4-6pm
entering Gr. 3 - 12
JULY 25 - 28 Girls Lacrosse Clinic 5-8pm • entering grades 3- 12
AUG. 8 - 19 Elementary Playmaking NEW • entering Gr. 3- 6 AUG. 8 - 12 USA Chess Video Game Creation Video Game Creation the Sequel
Summer Dance Intensives
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This Camp is designed for children wanting to get started in dance classes offered in…
JULY 25TH-29TH
For more information please visit our website at… at www.bancroftschool.org/summer
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern and Irish Step
Hip Hop, Modern, Pilates/Yoga for Dancers
New Student Camp for ages 2.5 and up
AUGUST 1ST-5TH
for ages 8 and up
Classes offered in…
For more information go to out website… www.northborodance.com
Or contact…
Jane Gerhardt, Director of Summer Programs
Phone: 508-853-2640 ext. 261 email: jgerhardt@bancroftschool.org