Summer Guide 2011 by Newsroom

May 20, 2011

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Gearing up for summer fun

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Nothing says summer like an evening of entertaining and grilling at home.

Summer is the perfect time of year for outdoor entertaining. But before you start planning the menus and guest lists, make sure your house and yard are ready to take on the fun. “Your grill, outdoor power equipment and appliances play a big part in your summer routines,” said Jamie Breneman, contributor to TheSavvyShopperBlog.com. “So you want to make sure everything is in good working order to avoid any unnecessary hassles that may get in the way of your fun-packed summer. A few simple steps can guarantee that your entertaining space is a welcoming place for guests.” Before You Fire Up the Grill - If you have a gas grill, check for leaks. Mix a small amount of dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle. Spray the hose and all connections then, with the hose connected to the propane tank, open the gas. If bubbles appear, you have a leak and need to replace the hose or fix a loose connection. - Also, check the flame on gas grills - it should be blue. A yellow flame means there are either clogged air jets or burners that need adjustment. - Clean the grill, inside and out. Scrub burners and grates with a wire brush, then cut the grease build-up with a vinegar and water solution. Rinse clean and let dry thoroughly. A good, allpurpose cleaner can take care of the outside of the grill.

Keep Your Cool “Food safety is vital,” said Breneman. “Make sure your refrigerator and freezer are in tip-top shape so they can keep prepped ingredients and leftovers at the right temperatures.” - Make sure the interior cooling vents are not blocked. The air needs to circulate to ensure safe food preservation. - Keep the refrigerator temperature at 36 degrees F to 38 degrees F and the freezer at no colder than 0 degrees F to 5 degrees F. You can buy inexpensive refrigerator and freezer thermometers to help you maintain the right temperature. - Keep gaskets on the refrigerator and freezer doors clean with mild detergent and water, not bleach. This will ensure a good seal and prevent wasted energy. Tidy Up Outside - Check the deck and stairways for any loose boards or railings. Now’s a good time to get out the power tools and make the yard safer as well as neater. - If you haven’t done so already, give your lawn mower a checkup. Make sure it’s functioning at its best so that you can mow eﬃciently and safely. - After mowing the lawn, break out the trimmer and edger to give your yard a neat-as-a-pin appearance.

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Seven ways to stay calm, cool, hydrated this summer By Meghan Francis Co-owner of Breathe Wellness, Marlborough

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Those too-hot-to-move-days will be here before we know it. Why not plan ahead for some relief. Here are just a few helpful and fun ways to keep your family from experiencing the heat-induced stress of the summer months. 1. Drink Cool Peppermint Tea Lots of us love the warm weather just so we can trade in our hot coffee for iced coffee…you know, the big 32 ouncers? But caffeine can dehydrate our bodies. Why not switch to decaffeinated iced peppermint tea? It will calm your mind and take away the nauseous feeling brought on by hotter temperatures. 2. Store Fruit in Your Freezer Sure, sucking on an ice cube can cool you off and even hydrate you a little. Wouldn’t it taste better to pop a few frozen grapes, blueberries or raspberries though? They will not only hydrate, but also add some much needed antioxidants to your diet. Plus, fresh

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fruit lasts longer in the freezer so you do not have to worry about throwing them away when no one eats them in time. 3. Herbal Foot Soaks You know the saying, “Cool hands; warm heart.” What about, “Cool feet; calm mind”? We all know how refreshing it is to walk along the beach while the waves splash up on our feet; or sitting by a pool while our feet dangle in the

water to cool oﬀ. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the time to get to the beach, and not all of us have pools. Kick back and relax instead while dipping your feet into a rejuvenating cucumber melon herbal footbath. Many salons are adding these to their “menus” because the herbs help to calm the mind, while the temperature of the water can be adjusted.

4. Add electrolytes to your water We all know we need to stay hydrated, especially in warmer months. We are usually pretty good about packing extra water on beach days, but tend to forget about it on “regular” days, like on trips to the grocery store, or getting kids oﬀ to camp. Natural electrolyte mixes can be purchased in powder form and will

add flavor to your water, so kids will feel like they are drinking lemonade. 5. Meditate Meditation has positive effects on both the body and the mind. It can reduce blood pressure, which helps to cool the body from the inside out. It also helps to reduce the “crankies” that come on when kids get too hot. Check local wellness centers to see which ones offer adult, as well as children’s meditation classes. 6. Restorative Yoga Although getting your body moving may not be one of your greatest desires once the mercury hits 90, gentle yog-a can help strengthen and stretch muscles in ways that can bring relief. Regular practice can help strengthen your immune system as well help keep those summer allergies at bay. 7. Plan Trees and Shrubs This one may be more of a long term plan, but planting three good-sized trees in the right places around your home can save money on heating in the winter, and cooling in the summer. All that shade will also give you a nice place to sit and relax, while sipping your peppermint iced tea.

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Be a hometown tourist

Key decisions for creating a great summer “staycation” If you don’t have the time or the money to get away this summer, there’s no reason you can’t have a memorable vacation. Everything you need is right in your hometown. Sticking close to home means you not only save money, but you avoid the hassles of travel and help support the local economy. What’s not to like?

- Schedule it. Decide on a beginning and an ending date, then put them on the calendar. Clear those days of anything that smells of work or regularly scheduled events. You’re on vacation, remember? - Let local deals help you decide. These days, there are hundreds and even thousands of deals available close to home for dining, spas, attractions, museums and more. In fact, according to a survey from Bing.com, 6 out of 10 adults will search 2 to 10 diﬀerent deal sources every week. - Establish a “No Chore Zone.” This is not the time to clean out the closets, re-landscape the yard or tackle that home-improvement project. This is time for fun and family activities only. - Plan activities for every day. You wouldn’t go to Orlando and stay in the hotel room the whole time, so don’t just sit around the house. Find interesting places to go and fun things to do every day. Get the kids involved in planning, too - let them choose a place to go or a theme for the day. - Act like a tourist. Take photos and videos to document your local adventures. Pick up postcards and souvenirs from the museums or amusement parks you visit, just like you would if you had gone out of town. Fun Staycation Ideas Here are just a few ideas for some hometown adventures: - Use great deals to eat out affordably. Use the Internet to find great local deals at that restaurant you’ve always wanted to try. This approach will let you eat out with the whole family, or even on a date night, and

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The Basics The trick to having a great stay-at-home vacation is to create the environment of a traditional vacation. That means getting out of your normal routine and treating your time as true vacation time. Travel expert and creator of TravelingMamas.com, Shannon Hurst Lane, has some tips to help you plan:

Families can have plenty of fun just by staying at home.

still not break your vacation budget.

favorite local eatery and have an indoor picnic.

- Science and nature. Visit an arboretum or nature center. Bike the trails in a local or state park. Go horseback riding. Have fun in a local science center, or spend the day at the zoo or aquarium. Some zoos have overnight camping adventures available, too. Live near a lake or river? Try boating, water skiing or tubing for a day.

- Local highlights. You know all those places that out-of-town guests want to go to when they visit but you’ve never gotten around to seeing? Well, now’s your chance. Look for walking tours of historic districts; tag along on guided tours of famous landmarks; or take that scenic drive everyone talks about.

- Amusement parks. You may not live near one of the big theme parks, but there are more options around town than you might realize. Check out regional theme parks, water parks, and even local community centers. Family fun centers that have mini golf, laser tag, go karts and bowling are a fun option, too. - Family food fun. Explore the local farmers markets and pick up fresh produce and local goods. Visit a U-Pick farm and gather things like fresh blueberries right oﬀ the bushes. Treat the family to a night out at a fancy restaurant, and have everyone dress in their best outﬁts. Or, order in from your

- Take some time. Any vacation can be exhausting so make sure to take some “me time.” “Your hometown is a treasure-trove of fun and interesting things to do,” according to Lane. “And you can make it even more fun by finding money-saving deals.” Get Local Deals No Matter Where You Are Nearly 80 percent of respondents in a recent survey said they were likely to pick their summer vacation destination based on whether or not they could ﬁnd a deal or redeem a coupon to save money. Look for deals from Groupon, Living Social, Tippr and more.

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Plants that offer lasting interest By Michael Arnum Marketing Director at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston While it may be relatively easy to select plants with spring ﬂowers, what about after the tulips have faded and the last dogwoods have bloomed? Beyond bedding annuals, can there be hope for the “dog days” of summer? At Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, the answer to that question is an emphatic “Yes!” Here are ﬁve trees and shrubs with lateseason interest for the home landscape.

False Camellia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) Despite the name, there’s nothing false about this lovely small tree. A contributor to every season, the Clethra is a popular, hardy and striking selection for False Camellia has the backyard. beautiful, smooth, they open in succession over a mottled bark, remimulti-week period in June and niscent of a tortoise shell in its July. False Camellia trees can patches of diﬀerent shades of also have striking fall color - a brown and beige. Its camelliamix of yellow, orange and tints like ﬂowers (hence the name) of red. 20 to 40 feet in height. are white with a bunch of yellow stamens in the center, and

Seven-Sons Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) Few trees garner as much attention as the Seven-Sons Flower when it is in bloom in September. A large shrub or small tree up to 20 feet in height, its many white, lightly fragrant, daisy-like flowers open in late August through September - they are magnets to bees and butterﬂies that are anxious for that last bit of nectar before summer’s end. The show continues into October after the white petals drop and showy red sepals become apparent. This is also a Cary Award winner. PHOTO/SUBMITTED

Sweet Pepper Bush (Clethra alnifolia) The common name of this native shrub is derived from its persistent seed pods which are reminiscent of peppercorns, and it gets the description “sweet” because of the delightful fragrance of its white, bottle-brush like ﬂowers that are born in the heat of July and August. These plants can grow along a streambed, yet they are very adaptable to average garden conditions as well. A

striking pink ﬂowered variety called “Ruby Spice” was selected for the prestigious Cary Award. Impatient gardeners should beware that these plants are slow to “leaf-out” in the spring, so don’t worry if it appears that nothing’s happening after other plants have started to grow.

Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) Lilacs do indeed come in a variety of shapes and forms, and this one is a small tree that sends up plumes of white ﬂowers in July that do not have the perfumy fragrance of the common lilac, but smell more like privet ﬂowers. A valuable street tree or accent for the home garden, the Japanese Tree Lilac has shiny bark that resembles that of cherry trees.

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It is very adaptable and could be successfully used as a patio tree. Its leaves are dark green in summer, and can have yellow to purple fall color. It ultimately reaches a height of about 30 to 40 feet, with a 12 to 25 foot spread. Autumn-flowering Cherry (Prunus subhirtella autumnalis) Now here’s a tree that doubles your money because it blooms not just once in the spring, but again in the fall. The ﬂowers are rose pink, semi-double and quite showy. Considered to be the most cold-, heat-, and stress-tolerant of all the cherries, this moderate to rapidly growing tree is easy to transplant. It ultimately reaches a height of 20 to 40 feet, with a spread of about 15 to 30 feet. Michael Arnum is the Marketing Director at Tower Hill Botanic Garden at 11 French Dr. in Boylston. All of the plants mentioned may be seen at the Garden; more information is available at www.towerhillbg.org, or by calling 508-869-6111.

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Parks & Playgrounds Region – Looking for a beautiful spot to spend a summer day outdoors? Why not gather the kids or your favorite companions, pack up beach gear or hiking shoes, along with the makings of a picnic, and visit one of our local parks or preserves? Want to have some outdoor fun in a splash pad, skate park or climbing on monkey bars? Why not visit one of our local playgrounds? For more information about any of the town-owned destinations, including parking or use fees and hours of operation, contact the town’s Recreation Department (see Recreation Departments in our Destinations Directory). For more information about nearby state parks, visit the websites indicated.

Hudson Apsley Park, 65 Park St. Assabet River Rail Trail, visit www.arrtinc.org Boutwell Fields, 119 Chapin Rd. Cellucci Park Splash Pad, 37 South St. Centennial Beach, 89 Fort Meadow Dr. Season Passes can be purchased at the Recreation Ofﬁce in the Town Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town Oﬃces: 78 Main Street, Hudson. Cherry Street Field and Playground, 61 Cherry St. Farina Field, 72 Cox St. Farley School, 201 Manning St. Forest Avenue School, 138 Forest Ave. Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St.

Hudson Skate Park, 39 South St. JFK Middle School, 201 Manning St. Lamson Park/Tripps Pond, 89 River St. Liberty Park, 5 Washington St. Morgan Bowl, 120 Chapin Rd. Moultons Field and Playground, 21 Marion St. Mulready School, 306 Cox St. Riverside Park and Fields, 122 Chapin Rd. Sauta Fields and Playground, 539 Main St. Wood Park, 65 Park St.

Marlborough Byrne Field, Hawkins Lane Colaianni Playground, First Road Duca Playground, corner of Rice and Bolton streets Farrell Field at Hildreth School, Sawin Street

Ghiloni Park, Concord Road The Grove, Route 85 - Bolton Street Holt’s Grove, Stevens Street Jaworek School, Hosmer Street Jericho Hill, Brigham Street John Street Playground, John Street Kane School, Farm Road Kelleher Field, Jeﬀerson Street Korean Veterans Field, Milham Street Marlborough Boat Ramp, Reservoir Street For schedule & hours contact the Recreation Department Marlborough High School, Bolton Street Marlborough Middle School, Union Street Memorial Beach, Hosmer Street Richer School, Foley Road Simpson Playground, SimpContinued on following page

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son Road Stevens Park, Martin Street Union Common, Main Street Ward Park, Orchard Street Williams Street Baseball Fields, Williams Street

Northborough Assabet Park, including Splash Pad, South St. Ellsworth-McAfee Park, South St. Hiking trails, including Algonquin, Carlstrom Forest, Carney Park, Edmund Hill, Mt. Pisgah, Watson Park and Yellick Conservation Area, visit www.town. northborough.ma.us/ntrails/ index.php Howard Street Park, Howard St. Memorial and Casey Fields, East Main St. Lake Chauncy, see Westborough listing Lincoln Street School, Lincoln St. Melican Middle School, Lincoln St. Peaslee School, Maple St. Proctor School, Jeﬀerson Rd. Zeh School, Howard St.

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Lake Street Park, Lake St. Maple Avenue Fields, Maple Avenue Melody Lane, Melody Lane, off Route 140 South Municipal Fields, Municipal Drive, near Paton School Northshore Field, Parker Road, off North Quinsigamond Oak Middle School, Oak St. Paton School, Grafton St. Prospect Park, Prospect St. Rotary Park, Pond View Dr., off Old Mill Rd. Sherwood Middle School, Sherwood Ave. Shrewsbury High School, Holden St. Spring Street School, Spring St. Ternberry, Audubon, off Old Mill Rd. Toblin Hills, Toblin Hill, off Walnut St. Town Common, corner of Main St. and Route 140

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Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Facilities information is available at: www.shrewsbury-ma. gov/department/division. php?fDD=4-5. Arrowwood Park, Arrowwood

Ave. Beal School, Maple Ave. Coolidge School, May/Florence St. Dean Park, Main Street Edgemere Park, Edgemere Blvd. Floral Street School, Floral St. Gauch Park, corner of North Quinsigamond and Main St.

Greylock Park, Avon Ave., off Phillips Ave. Hillando Park, Hillando Dr., off Walnut St. Hills Farm, corner of Stoney Hill and Deer Run Ireta Road Park, Ireta Rd., off West Main St. Jordan Pond, Florence St, behind Coolidge School

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Nearby State Parks

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Southborough 9-11 Memorial Field, Acre Bridge Rd. Breakneck Hill Conservation Area, Breakneck Hill Rd. Choate Field at Woodward School, 28 Cordaville Rd. (Route 85) Harold E. Fay Memorial Field and Playground, Central St. Finn School, Richards Rd. Kallander Field, Kallander Dr. Lundblad Field, 53 Parkerville Rd. Neary School, 53 Parkerville Rd. DePietri Field, 53 Parkerville Rd. Liberty Estates Field, Liberty Rd. Mooney Fields, Parkerville Rd. Trottier Middle School, Parkerville Rd. Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat (Sudbury Valley Trustees), oﬀ Walnut Dr. Sudbury Reservoir Trail, runs East Main to Parkerville Rd. Sudbury Reservoir Trail Extension, run from Parkerville Rd. to Northborough

Ashland State Park Route 135, Ashland, 508-881-4092 Nearly 500 acres, including the 150-acre Ashland Reservoir, that can be used for swimming, boating, ﬁshing, picnicking, bicycling and hiking. Wheelchair access to the boathouse and the pond. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/ northeast/ashl.htm for more info.

Westborough Armstrong School, 18 Fisher St. Armstrong Tennis Courts, West Street Bowman Conservation Area/ Sandra Pond, Bowman St. Fales School, 50 Eli Whitney St. Forbes Gym, West Main St. Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St. Haskell Fields, Haskell St.

Hastings School, 111 East Main St. Hennessy Fields, corner of Upton and Hopkinton roads Hyder Park, Hyder Street Lake Chauncy Beach, Lyman St. Open to Westborough and Northborough residents and their guests. Hours of operation: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact either town’s Recreation Department for information about day passes, season passes or lessons.

Mill Pond School, 6 Olde Hickory Path Minuteman Park/Sandra Pond, Upton Road Rogers Field, Rogers Road Upton Road Fields, Upton Road Westborough Community Land Trust, visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org/index. php Westborough High School, 90 West Main St.

Callahan State Park Millwood Street, Framingham, 508-653-9641 Mix of forested and farmed 820 acres with seven miles of marked trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/ parks/northeast/call.htm for more info. Douglas State Forest 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, 508-476-7872 Forested 4,640 acres, including Wallum Lake, for swimming, boating and ﬁshing, along with hiking, horseback Continued on following page

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riding and picnicking. Two boat ramps, boardwalk trail through ﬁve-acre swamp. Part of the Midstate Trail, a hiking trail through central Massachusetts. Visit www.mass.gov/ dcr/parks/central/doug.htm for more info. Great Brook Farm State Park 984 Lowell St., Carlisle, 978-369-6312 1,000 acres of farmland, pasture, with remnants of 17th-century dwellings and mills, and 20 miles of trails. Present day farming includes Holsteins. Public barn tours available on weekends. Hopkinton State Park Route 85, Hopkinton, 508-435-4303 Contains 1,500 acres of summer fun, including swimming, boating, bicycling, hiking and picnicking. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/ northeast/hpsp.htm for more info.

mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/ quin.htm for more info. Upton State Forest Westborough Road, Upton, 508-278-6486 Forested 2,600 acres for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Visit www.mass.gov/ dcr/parks/northeast/uptn.htm for more info. Wachusett Mountain State Reservation Mountain Road, Princeton, 978-464-2987 Encompasses 3,000 acres around 2,006-foot Mount Wachusett and 17 miles of hiking trails, including nearly four miles of the Midstate Trail, a hiking trail through central Massachusetts. Scenic vistas, birdwatching, picnicking. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/ parks/central/wach.htm for more info.

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation Purgatory Road (oﬀ Route 146), Sutton, 508-234-3733 Features deep chasm with granite walls and unique rock formations, for hiking, exploring and picnicking. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm for more info.

Walden Pond State Reservation Route 126, Concord, 978-369-3254 Wooded 462 acres of protected open space, with 102foot deep glacial kettle-hole Walden Pond. Swimming, hiking, ﬁshing, picnicking, visiting replica of Henry David Thoreau’s one-room cabin. Visit www.mass.gov/ dcr/parks/walden/index.htm for more info.

Quinsigamond State Park 10 North Lake Avenue, Worcester, 508-755-6880 Consists of Regatta Point and Lake Park on west side of Lake Quinsigamond, with swimming, sailing, boating, picnicking, tennis and ﬁshing. Boating includes 2,000-meter rowing course. Visit www.

Whitehall State Park Route 135, Hopkinton, 508-435-4303 Dominated by 600-acre Whitehall Reservoir, with boating, ﬁshing, hiking, and picnicking on the small islands. Boat ramp. Visit www. mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/ whit.htm for more info.

With Summer 2011 right around the corner, parents are busy signing their children up for all different activities. Some enroll their kids in full-day theme camps. Other parents look for half-day programs to fill up their c h i l d r e n’s s u m mer days. American Red Cross swim lessons are a valuable summer activity. Learning to swim is a lifelong skill that is fun, healthy and potentially, lifesaving. Swimmers can take part in many fun activities. They can go to the beach, ride the waves, surf, sail, fish, water ski, or enjoy tubing. Learning to swim and to be safe around water is invaluable. Many families register their children for swim lessons at

the Gymnastics Learning Center where the pools are designed to take the fear out of learning to swim. Utilizing specially designed and shallow teaching pools, even

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The Gymnastics Learning Center pools are designed to help kids feel comfortable and safe in the water.

young children can gain confidence in the water because they have the security of being able to comfortably stand up in the pool. The

American Red Cross swim classes range from infant/ toddler programs to stroke refinement, to life guarding and to water safety skills. According to Michele Syslo, “I learned to swim at a very young age. My mom taught swim lessons at a swim club in Worcester. Every day I would go to work with her, and practice in their huge pool. My m o m told me she watched me with great pride and amazement as I walked to the end of the long diving board and jumped in. I surfaced and swam to the ladder to do it over and over. I was 2 years old.” Learning to swim is an important skill that offers lifelong health and safety benefits. Summer is the perfect time for children to be enrolled in American Red Cross swim lessons.

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Destinations

Region – Looking for a new adventure to try with your family or friends? The following list contains lots of fun destinations, where just about anyone can find something interesting to see or do. Whether your summer plans include hitting every museum in the area, perfecting your golf swing, or practicing your backstroke, you’ll ﬁnd lots of places to explore.

Bay State Cheer & Dance Training Center 224 Cherry St., Shrewsbury 508-845-5678 www.baystateallstars.com Boating Is Fun Camp Hopkinton State Park 617-299-3392 www.BoatingCamp.com Central Rock Gym 299 Barber Avenue, Worcester 508-852-ROCK www.centralrockgym.com

Bowling AMF Bowling Center 405 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-754-7050 www.amf.com/ townandcountrylanesma/ centerHomepage.htm Sawyer’s Bowladrome 13 Blake Street,

Northborough 508-393-8032

Camps

Acton Bowladrome & Arcade 257 Main Street, Acton 978-263-7638 www.actonbowladrome.com

Bancroft School Camp 110 Shore Drive, Worcester 508-853-2640, x209 www.bancroftschool.org/ summer

Charlotte Klein Dance Centers 1122 Pleasant Street, Worcester 508-753-6110 Westmeadow Plaza, Westborough 508-366-8961 www.ckdance.com Claytime Pottery Studio

124 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-798-9950 www.ClaytimeStudio.com Cornerstone Academy 5 Oak Street, Northborough, MA 508-351-9976 www. cornerstoneacademy.com Golf Teaching Center Inc. 142 School Street, Northborough 508-351-9500 www.juniperhillgc.com Hebert Candies 575 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-845-8051 www.hebertcandies.com The Hit Quarters 3 Tennis Drive, Shrewsbury 508-842-5002 www.thehitquarters.com Continued on following page

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Hudson Recreation Department 78 Main Street, Hudson 978-568-9642 www.townofhudson. org/Public_Documents/ HudsonMA_Recreation/ index Laurene Aldorisio’s Academy of Dance Expressions 45 East Main Street, Westborough 508-836-3608 www.laurenedanceexpressions. com Marlborough Recreation Department 239 Concord Road, Marlborough 508-624-6925 www.marlborough-ma. gov/NIT/recreation/ MarlboroughMA_Recreation/ index Northborough Recreation Department 63 Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5034 www.myrecdept.com/ma/ northborough/default2.asp Regatta Point Sailing 10 Lake Avenue North, Worcester,

508-757-2140 www.regattapoint.org Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury 508-841-8503 www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/ department/?fDD=4-0 Southborough Recreation Department 21 Highland Street, Southborough 508-229-4452 southboroughtown.com/ recreation/recreation.htm Teamworks Centers 185 Otis Street, Northborough 508-351-9800 www.teamworksnorthboro. com//home/index.php Westborough Tennis & Swim Club 35 Chauncy Street, Westborough 508-366-1222 www. westborotennisandswimclub. com/ Westborough Recreation Department 34 W Main Street, Westborough 508-366-3066

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www.town.westborough. ma.us/Public_Documents/ WestboroughMA_Recreation/ index Worcester Academy 81 Providence Street, Worcester 508-754-5302 www.worcesteracademy.org/ campus/summer Summer camps: sports, soccer, girls ﬁeld hockey, girls volleyball, football, basketball, lacrosse, science and arts camps Worcester JCC 633 Salisbury Street Worcester 508-756-7109 www.worcesterjcc.org YMCA 4 Valente Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320 www.ymcaofcm.org

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Southborough Public Library 25 Main Street, Southborough 508-485-5031 www.southboroughtown. com/library.htm

Golden Skep Farm 264 Linden Street, Berlin www.goldenskepfarm.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden 11 French Drive, Boylston 508-869-6111 www.towerhillbg.org

Westborough Public Library 55 West Main Street, Westborough 508-366-3050 www.westboroughlib.org

Ice cream Dippin Dots 601 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 508-303-3687 www.dippindots.com Green Thumb & Thumbs Up Creamery 187 Turnpike Road (Rte 9 West), Westborough 508-366-7487 www.thegreenthumbinc.com Ice cream, Kids Playland, petting zoo and mini golf Hebert Candies Inc. 575 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-845-8051 www.hebertcandies.com Trombetta’s Creamery Indoor 655 Farm Road, Marlborough 508-485-6429

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Uhlman’s Ice Cream 228 East Main Street, Westborough 508-366-2411

Marlborough Public Library 35 West Main Street, Marlborough 508-624-6900 www.marlborough-ma.gov/ Gen/MarlboroughMA_ PubLibrary/index

Trombetta’s Creamery Indoor Mini-golf, ice cream and garden center 655 Farm Road, Marlborough 508-485-6429 www.trombettasfarm.com

Libraries

Northborough Free Library 34 Main Street, Northborough 508-393-5025 www.northboroughlibrary. org/northborough

Hudson Public Library 3 Washington Street at the Rotary, Hudson Circulation Desk: 978-568-

Shrewsbury Public Library 609 Main Street, Shrewsbury 508-842-0081 www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/

Movies Cinema 320 at Clark University

950 Main Street, Worcester 508-793-7477 www.cinema320.com Elm Draughthouse Cinema 35 Elm Street, Millbury 508-865-2850 Regal Cinemas Westborough 12 231 Turnpike Road, Westborough 508-366-3877 Regal Cinemas Solomon Pond Mall 15 591 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 508-303-2488 Continued on following page

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Strand Theatre 58 High Street, Clinton 978-365-5500 www.strandtheatre.com West Boylston Cinema 101 W. Boylston Street Route 12 (Wal-Mart Plaza), West Boylston www.westboylstoncinema. com

Museums Artemas Ward Homestead 786 Main Street, Shrewsbury 508-842-8900 DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln 781-259-8355 www.decordova.org Higgins Armory Museum 100 Barber Avenue, Worcester 508-853-6015 www.higgins.org

Marlborough Historical Society Peter Rice Museum 377 Elm Street, Marlborough historicmarlborough.org Massachusetts National Guard Military Museum and Archives 44 Salisbury Street, Worcester 508-797-0334 Museum of Russian Icons 203 Union Street, Clinton 978-598-5000 www.museumofrussianicons. org Northborough Historical Society Museum 50 Main Street, Northborough 508-393-6298 www.northboroughhistsoc. org Shrewsbury Historical Society Museum On the Common,

Shrewsbury 508-842-5239 Southborough Historical Society Museum 25 Common Street, Southborough 508-229-8055 www.southboroughhistory. org/Museum/Museum.htm Westborough Historical Society 13 Parkman Street, Westborough 508-898-0975

Willard House and Clock Museum 11 Willard Street, North Grafton 508-839-3500 www.willardhouse.org Worcester Historical Museum 30 Elm Street, Worcester 508-753-8278 www.worcesterhistory.org Danforth Museum of Art 123 Union Avenue, Framingham 508-620-0050 www.danforthmuseum.org

Garden in the Woods: New England Wild Flower Society 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham 508-877-7630 www.newfs.org/visit/Gardenin-the-Woods

Music Assabet Valley Mastersingers P.O. Box 911, Northborough 978-562-9838 www.avmsingers.org DCU Center

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50 Foster Street, Worcester 508-755-6800 www.dcucenter.com Hanover Theatre 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester 877-571-SHOW www.thehanovertheatre.org The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra 10 Tuckerman Street, Worcester 508-754-1234 www.masymphony.org Continued on following page

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Mulligan’s Taverne Open Mike Night Sundays, 5-7:30 p.m. 121 West Main Street, Westborough 508-366-0207 Northborough Area Community Chorus www.nacc.net/index.htm Tatnuck Bookseller, Gift Gallery and Café Live Music Series, Fridays, 6:30 p.m. Westborough Shopping Center Lyman Street, Westborough 508-366-4959 www.tatnuck.com Speakers Night Club 19 Weed Street, Marlborough 508-480-8222 www.speakersnightclub.net The Willows at Westborough Summer Concerts Lyman Street, Westborough

Outdoor fun East Coast Golf Academy and Practice Center 333 Southwest Cutoﬀ, Northborough 508-842-3311 www.ecoastgolf.com Golf Teaching Center 142 School Street,

Northborough 508-351-9500 www.juniperhillgc.com Green Thumb Route 9 West Westborough Highﬁelds Golf & Country Club 42 Magil Drive, Grafton 508-839-1945 www.highﬁeldsgolfcc.com Juniper Hill Golf Course 202 Brigham Street, Northborough 508-393-2444 www.juniperhillgc.com/golf/ proto/juniperhillgc/ Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester 508-753-6087 Outdoor Recreation Hopkinton State Park 617-299-3392 www.BoatingInBoston.com Regatta Point Sailing 10 Lake Avenue North, Worcester 508-757-2140 www.regattapoint.org Tougas Family Farm 234 Ball Street, Northborough 508-393-6406 www.tougasfarm.com

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How to start composting for your garden

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Composted soil is great for your garden.

Ecological experts have proposed countless ways to improve the environment, but something as simple as changing the way you dispose of your trash could have a signiﬁcant impact on the future of our planet. By composting biodegradable materials, such as yard trimmings, food waste and disposable paper products in a pile or bin, a nutrient-rich soil is created that can be used for gardening. This soil reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, is better for the environment and will save you money. It also promotes healthy foliage and growth - a boon to gardeners everywhere. “Few Americans realize that nearly 50 percent of the waste from their home is compostable,” says Eric Happell, Director of Fiber Business Unit at Huhtamaki. “If every American household composted, we could reduce our solid waste stream by more than 60 percent.” Here’s a step-by-step guide

to starting a composting pile at home: - Select a convenient spot for composting. This spot can either be indoors in a compost bin or outdoors in a semi-shaded and well-drained area. Don’t put your compost pile under acid producing trees like pines. - Combine organic wastes such as yard trimmings, food scraps and biodegradable products into a pile, then add bulking agents such as wood chips to accelerate the breakdown of organic materials. - Let nature take its course. Typical compost will turn into rich soil in two to ﬁve weeks. A properly managed compost bin or pile will not attract pests or rodents and will not smell bad. Therefore, make sure you know what you can and cannot add to a compost pile. Many everyday items can be used, including fruits and vegetables, yard trimmings, egg-

shells, coffee grounds, teabags and certain paper products. You can also add dryer and vacuum cleaner lint, pet fur and fireplace ashes. Other biodegradable materials, like hay, straw, grass clippings, saw dust and leaves can also be added to compost piles, with the exception of black walnut leaves, which release chemicals that are harmful to plants. Also, don’t include diseased or insect-ridden plants, or plants treated with chemicals or pesticides; these, too, will make the compost harmful or toxic. Be sure to avoid adding food and organic matter that will make the compost pile smell, such as dairy products, egg yolks (whites are okay), fats, grease, lard and oils. Meat and fish scraps are compostable, but make sure they do not contain parasites or bacteria. “The average American produces four pounds of landfill waste daily,” says Happell. “Composting is a simple solution to reducing your family’s ecological footprint.”

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Preparing for the dog days of summer

Courtesy of Gibson Kennels

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Summer is a great time to spend with your dog. The weather is perfect for hiking, swimming, jogging and biking. All of which are good ways for you and your dog to stay in shape and be healthy. But there are summer dangers for your pet as well. Overheating, ﬂeas and ticks, and Giardia, just to name a few. Overheating can be extremely dangerous to any dog. Dogs can overheat on normal walks or even faster, if left in the car. To prevent overheating, take along lots of water on walks, avoid the hottest hours of the day, take shorter strolls, and NEVER leave a dog in a car alone, even with the windows open. A car can heat up to a lethal temperature in minutes. Fleas and ticks are around all year but thrive in the summer. They have many life stages and need a meal of blood to move through their development. Ticks climb up grass and plants and seek out their prey. Tick’s spread Lyme Disease. Flea bites can cause skin disorders,

Two “friends” relax while enjoying each other’s company.

infections and allergies. Fleas also spread diseases such as Tapeworms, Tularemia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Q fever. Bite prevention is the key to staying healthy. There are many products on the market ranging in price and protection levels. Ask your vet what is best for your dog. Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal illness known as giardiasis.

Giardia is found in soil, food or water that has been contaminated with feces from infected humans or animals. That’s why it’s important to pick up after dogs and to have them play in clean well-kept areas. Giardia infections can interfere with the absorption of food and produce feces that are soft, light-colored and greasy. Since diarrhea is a common symptom of intestinal infection, causes such as Salmonella and Campylobacter

are generally ruled out before testing for Giardia is done. Because Giardia crosses species and can also infect people, sanitation is important when caring for dogs. Kennel workers and pet owners alike should be sure to wash hands after cleaning dog runs or removing feces from yards. Babies and toddlers should be kept away from dogs with diarrhea. When traveling, owners should prevent pets from drinking

potentially infected water in streams, ponds or swamps and, if possible, avoid public areas polluted with feces. Picking up and disposing of dog feces in the proper receptacle will cut down on the spread of these illnesses. Antifreeze poisoning is one of the most common forms of poisoning in small animals because it is so commonly found in households. Antifreeze poisoning typically occurs when antifreeze drips from a car’s radiator, where it is licked off the ground and ingested by a pet. It does not take a significant amount of ethylene glycol to cause fatal damage; less than three ounces of antifreeze is sufficient to poison a medium-sized dog. Antifreeze poisoning affects the brain, liver and kidneys. Chocolate is another item that can be fatal to dogs. The good news is that it takes on average, a fairly large amount of theobromine 100-150 mg/ kg to cause a toxic reaction. So while enjoying the dog days of summer, make sure to keep your dog safe.

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Get your home ready for summer

- Set the thermostat to 80 F when you’ll be out of the house

In summer, blades should turn counterclockwise, pushing air downward to create a cool breeze. - Keeping windows closed and curtains drawn during the day can reduce cooling costs by 30 percent.

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From yard work and pest control to cleaning and taking care of home systems, there’s a lot that goes into maintaining a house. The dog days of summer can really put the heat on electricity bills and put even the best air conditioning systems to the test. Dave Quandt, Senior VP of Field Services for American Home Shield explains, “The Department of Energy says that almost 45 percent of a homeowner’s utility costs come from heating and cooling the house. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to help lower those costs, keep your system working as it should, and beat the summer heat.” Here are a few tips to keep in mind when summer temperatures start to sizzle: - An air conditioner set at 70 F can cost twice as much to operate as one set at 78 F. Raise the thermostat by 2 degrees above its normal setting. You’ll still be comfortable, and your pocketbook will thank you.

To work efficiently, air conditioning units must be cleaned and free of clogging debris.

for several hours and lower it when you return. But don’t shut the air conditioner oﬀ; it’s less eﬃcient to cool the house back down than to leave it set

at a higher temperature. - A ceiling fan uses about as much energy as a 100-watt bulb, but it can make a room feel up to eight degrees cooler.

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Find out the manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance on your type of unit. You can usually ﬁnd it online and in your owner’s manual. In addition:

- Lights, computers and televisions all generate heat. Turn them oﬀ when they’re not in use.

- Create shade for the unit, but keep the area around the exterior condensing unit clear of leaves, bushes and other obstructions to ensure adequate airﬂow.

Quandt believes your best protection, however, lies in preventative maintenance. “It’s important to have your air conditioning system professionally inspected and cleaned a least a month before you’ll need to start using it,” he says. “At a minimum, turn it on and make sure it’s still running like it should. “Last summer, we responded to more than 550,000 requests for air conditioning repairs during the record-breaking heat wave. You don’t want to ﬁnd out that your air conditioner needs repair or replacing just when you need it most. Now’s the time to be sure everything’s in good working order.”

- Clean or replace the air ﬁlter. Clean or replace the air conditioner filter monthly. Clogged, dirty filters block air ﬂow and make a unit work much harder. A clean filter can save up to 10 percent on your bill. If your air conditioning system and/or components break down, a home warranty can help protect you from unexpected repair costs. “A home warranty,” said Quandt, “is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most common home system breakdowns. It also covers appliances not usually covered by homeowner’s insurance.”

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Friday

Marlborough/Hudson Relay For Life

Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the 2011 American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Marlborough/Hudson gets underway at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough. Registration for the event begins at 3 p.m. for participants and the event begins for all at the Opening Ceremony with the Cancer Survivor/Caregiver Lap at 6 p.m. There will be entertainment and basket raﬄes throughout the event. Relay For Life’s Luminaria Ceremony takes place after sundown, honoring the community’s cancer survivors

and remembering those lost to the disease. Participants will circle a track that is surrounded with glowing Luminaria that bear the name of someone who has battled cancer. Luminaria may be purchased for $5 by visiting www.relayforlife.org/ marlborohudsonma. Northborough’s Ultimate Birthday Cake Contest

The community is invited to Northborough’s Ultimate Birthday Contest from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St. in Northborough. Northborough elementary students were asked to design their ultimate birthday cake, one ﬁnalist from each school has been chosen and now they need your vote to become the ultimate winner. In addition to the contest, enjoy a fun family event featuring Mr. DJ’s Ultimate Dance party, free

Calendar pony rides by Whip-O-Will Stables, cupcake decorating with A Cake to Remember, and games, crafts, raﬄes and fun! The event will beneﬁt Birthday Wishes. Admission is free. “The Plays the Thing” at the Willows

“The Play’s the Thing: An Evening of One Acts” will be performed by young actors at 8 p.m. at the Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. Also May 21. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $5 for seniors and students (with valid student ID). “End of the Year Show” at Bay State Cheer & Dance

Starting at 6 p.m., the 4th annual “End of the Year Show” will be held at Bay State Cheer & Dance, 224 Cherry St., Shrewsbury. The public is invited to the free show, which

includes cheer teams and a special appearance by “The Dream Makers.” For more info, call 508-845-5678 or visit www. baystateallstars.com.

Pierce and Cindy Atwood. Free and all are welcome.

Northborough Historical Society Last Meeting of the Season

Children of all ages are welcome to a “Start Your Garden” drop-in craft from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Stop by and plant some seeds, take them home and watch them grow! Participants are welcome to bring in their own small container. No registration is necessary. For more info, call 1-508-393-5025.

The Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St., will hold its last monthly meeting of the season beginning with a Pot Luck Supper at 6:30 p.m. Members and the public are invited to bring their favorite dish and gather for an old-fashioned supper. The society’s meeting will begin following the supper at 7:30 p.m., followed by the evening’s program, “Between the Wars: Three Eventful Eras in Northborough History: a look back at a trio of signiﬁcant periods in town and national history,” presented by Ellen Racine (Museum Curator), Kathy

“Start Your Garden” Drop-In Craft at Northborough Free Library

“Harvey” Performed by N.E.T. Works Productions

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3 p.m. May 22. The performances will take place at the Southgate Retirement Community Theater, 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury. Admission: $13 general, $10 seniors/students, $8 matinee. For tickets and info, call 508-842-0867 or 508-832-7150.

Saturday

Plantapalooza! At Brigham Hill Community Farm

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Plantapalooza! will be held at Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton. Free admission. The plant sale fund-raiser includes a huge selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants; a cookie walk, take home a bucket of cookies for a very low price; free tomato plants, 6 bare-root tomato plants to the ﬁrst 1,000 attendees; and a craft sale and great food. Preorder forms and more info are available at www.communityharvest.org. Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton Holds Yard Sale

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no early birds, please), Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, 5 Raﬀerty Rd., will be holding a huge yard sale with hundreds of items for sale. All proceeds go directly to support the shelter and its animals. Donations to the yard sale can be dropped oﬀ May 8-19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, visit www. baypathhumane.org. Dental Associates of Marlborough Hosts Free Dental Clinic

Dental Associates of Marlborough, 222 Bolton St., Marlborough, will be hosting

a free dental clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic has been organized to assist children in the area who have NO dental insurance and are NOT able to afford a visit to the dentist. If the schedule is not completely filled with children, the service will be made available to adults in the community as well. Contact the office to verify eligibility. Appointments will be given priority over walk-ins. Contact the office at 508-485-1800 and speak with the Front Desk to schedule an appointment. KidzFest 2011 at Zeh Elementary School

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Zeh Elementary School, 33 Howard St., will be holding KidzFest 2011. Enjoy games, prizes, food, make-your-own funﬂavored slush, and a silent auction (Red Sox tickets, museum passes, Duck Tour passes, restaurant and spa certiﬁcates and more). For more info or a copy of the silent auction catalogue, e-mail zehpto@gmail.com. Tatnuck Author Event: Anne Easter Smith – “Queen by Right”

Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will host author Anne Easter Smith from 12 to 1:30 p.m., as she discusses and signs her new book, “Queen by Right.” From the award-winning author of “A Rose for the Crown,” “Daughter of York” and “The King’s Grace” comes another masterful historical novel - the story of Cecily of York, mother of two kings and the heroine of one of history’s greatest love stories. All are welcome to attend. Open House at Fitness Together Westborough

Fitness Together, oﬀering oneon-one personal training for men, women and youth, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and the public is invited to an

Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fitness Together Westborough, 57 East Main St. For more info, call 508-366-0099 or visit www.FTWestborough. com. The Marlborough Historical Society Yard Sale

Donate, sell or buy, but mark your calendars for May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., when the Marlborough Historical Society, 377 Elm St., will host a yard sale to beneﬁt historic preservation. Contact Peggy Schwarz Ayres at Peggy@historicmarlborough.org or call 508-481-7118 to reserve your space or to donate items. Rain or shine. Eat Dessert First Day in Celebration of Grandmother Birthdays

Celebrate a beautiful grandmother’s birthday with facepainting, hula hoop contest and, of course, dessert from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Breathe Wellness, 162 Cook Ln., Marlborough. At 3 p.m., a toast to grandmothers everywhere will be held. All grandmothers will go home with a gift. Desserts will be served all day long at the free event. Call 508-251-9355 or stop by for more info. Westborough Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale

Rain or shine, join the Westborough Garden Club for their annual plant sale at Tufts Machine Parking Lot, 49 East Main St. The sale runs from 9-11 a.m. Locally grown perennial plants from the gardens of members and friends of the garden club, herbs and vegetable seedlings will be available, as well as beautiful raﬄe baskets. MetroWest Humane Society’s Walk for Animals

Help the MetroWest Humane Society (MWHS) feed, shelter and care for homeless cats at the annual Walk for Animals,

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along a three-mile, handicapped accessible paved route in the Split Rock Group Area of Hopkinton State Park. Rain or shine. Dogs are welcome to join the fun. Walkers are asked to gather pledges to support the Humane Society. Contests, free refreshments, games, face painting and animal massages will be part of the festivities. For more info and a pledge sheet, visit MetroWestHumaneSociety. org. An advocate for animal welfare, the MetroWest Humane Society is a volunteer-led,

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nonproﬁt, no-kill shelter that focuses on the wellbeing of cats in the MetroWest Boston area. Tatnuck Author Event – Five Fantasy Authors

From 2:30-4 p.m., Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, will present an author event featuring five fantasy authors: Dawn Metcalf (“Luminous”), Deva Fagan (The Magical Misadventures of Prunella Bogthistle”), Marissa Doyle (“Betraying Season”), Continued on following page

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Kate Milford (“The Boneshaker”) and Ellen Booraem (“Small Persons with Wings”). All are welcome to attend and meet with the authors. The Hanover Theatre Presents Barney Live in Concert - “Birthday Bash!”

At 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., join the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester, for Barney’s Birthday Bash. Celebrate with Barney on his birthday at this “super-dee-duper” live stage concert featuring more than 25 fun and upbeat singalong tunes. Full price tickets are $17, $22 or $32; $62 Dino Seats available. Discounts available for members, military and groups of 15 or more. Call the box oﬃce at 877-571-7469 or visit www.thehanovertheatre. org for more info.

dessert and beverage. Musical entertainment. Cost: $15pp or $40 per family (2 adults, 2 children under 12). Tickets are available at the Westborough Youth & Family Services, 45 West Main St., Room 21; from members of Central Community Grange; or by calling 508-366-3090, 508-869-3146 or 508-366-2853. Diane Cournoyer Dance Center Holds Recital

Diane Cournoyer Dance Center of Northborough will be presenting their annual recital at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. They will also be holding an Open House June 8, from 4-6 p.m. For more info, call 508-393-9697 or visit www.northborodance.com.

WYFS Hot Summer Nights Program Benefit

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Marlborough

Chicken dinner and entertainment will start at 3 p.m. at Congregational Church of Westborough, West Main Street, to beneﬁt the Westborough Youth & Family Services Hot Summer Nights Program. Meal includes half chicken with potatoes, corn on the cob,

The City of Marlborough will be holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m.-noon at the Easterly Water Pollution Control Facility, 860 Boston Post Rd. East. For a full list of what will and will not be accepted, visit www.marlborough-ma.

gov/gen/MarlboroughMA_ Announcemt/0170DA90000F8513 or call 508-4811933. Shrewsbury Trinity Episcopal Church Thrift Sale

The Shrewsbury Trinity Episcopal Church, 440 Main St, Shrewsbury, invites everyone to a Thrift Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale include household items, furniture, sports equipment, kitchen items, games, books, jewelry, CDs, linens, and gently used clothing. Northborough Contra Dance

Everyone is welcome - from beginners to the experienced – to Contra Dance Northborough. Live music will be provided by the Caribou and Reed Band and Alice Morris will be calling. The dance is from 8-11 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian, 40 Church St., Northborough. All dances are taught, and Alice will provide pre-dance instruction for beginners on the basic steps at 7:30 p.m. Come with or without a partner. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Admission is $6 students, $8 adults, $18 family, free for ages 12 and under. For additional info, call 508-393-2828 or check www.northborocontra.com/.

St. Matthias 7th Annual Spring Fling – Win an iPad 2

St. Matthias Parish, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough, is holding its annual Spring Fling fund-raiser starting at 5:15 p.m. Join St. Matthias for dinner and entertainment by its nationally acclaimed liturgical composer Fr. Francis P. O’Brien and choir members. Raffle grand prize: iPad 2. Silent auction prizes include: Lobster Cruise for 60 people, Vin Bin Wine basket, Invidia Spa certificate, Dino’s Trattoria and Maggiano’s Little Italy gift cards, plus so much more. Dinner tickets: $35 adults, $25 seniors age 60-plus. (Grand prize raffle tickets are $5 each; 50/50 tickets are 5 for $5 and 12 for $10). Call 508-4609255 for more info. Tatnuck Live Music Series – Rowan & Fox

The Live Music Series at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, continues at 6:30 p.m. with Rowan & Fox. Adrienne Fawkes and Carrie Rowan create a dynamic display of original music infusing classical piano style with ﬁnger picked guitar, smothered with lyrical ﬁnesse, served up with a splash of indie, adult contemporary and modern folk with a

pinch of funk. All are welcome to attend. Tennis Social to Benefit Tenacity, Inc. of Worcester

From 7-10 p.m., Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, 35 Chauncy St., will host the 2nd annual Mixed Doubles Tennis Social to benefit Tenacity, Inc. of Worcester. Tenacity, Inc. oﬀers free, after-school and summer youth development programs to kids ages 5-13 years. To ﬁnd out more, call 508-366-1222 or visit www.thewestboroclub.com or www.tenacity.org. Community Covenant Church Plant Sale

Community Covenant Church, 2 Elm St., Hopkinton (495 Exit 21B), is holding a Plant Sale from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Rain or shine. Mostly perennials, some annuals, dahlias and glads. Low prices. Free coﬀee and donuts. Jimmy Fund Baseball Conference at Harvard University

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team stat guru Tom Tippett, and bestselling author Jonah Keri. All proceeds for the event will beneﬁt the Jimmy Fund. To ﬁnd out more, visit www. saberseminar.com/. Blackstone River Watershed Canoe and Kayak Race

The Blackstone River Watershed Association is sponsoring its 35th Canoe and Kayak Race, with the 12-mile race starting at 53 Main St. (Route 122A), South Grafton, and ﬁnishing at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge. The race is not for the faint of heart or those without river experience. There are 4 portages and lots of twist and turns. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. the day of the race at the starting line in South Grafton. Food and beverage will be available at the start and ﬁnish. Awards will be given for the top 3 in each division. Equipment not provided. For more info, go to www.thebrwa.org or e-mail roseisarose@hotmail.com Spring Walk at Garfield Woods in Berlin

From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Sudbury Valley Trustees will be holding a spring walk at Garﬁeld Woods in Berlin. North Brook,

a cold water trout stream, provides audible accompaniment as you follow the trail along its banks, which lead to the Assabet River. Dramatic rock outcroppings and boulders dropped by passing glaciers punctuate the woods. Evergreen ferns grace the rock ledges and boulders. In mid-May, expect to see blooms of wood anemone, marsh marigold and bellwort. Discussion will touch on these natural characteristics as well as stewardship activities in the woods, including deer management and youth conservation steward projects. Free, but registration is required. For more info, call 978-443-5588 or visit www. sudburyvalleytrustees.org.

Sunday

Tatnuck Author Event: Howie Carr – “Hit Man”

Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, presents radio talk-show personality, crime reporter and Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr at 12 p.m. as he discusses and signs his new book, “Hit Man, the untold

story of Johnny Martorano: Whitey Bulger’s Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld.” For two decades, Martorano struck fear into anyone even remotely connected to his world. His partnership with Whitey Bulger and the infamous Winter Hill Gang led to 20 murders... for which Johnny would serve 12 years in prison. Carr also looks at the politicians and FBI agents who aided Johnny and Whitey, and at the ﬂamboyant city of Boston, which Martorano so ruthlessly ruled. All are welcome to attend. St. Rose YNIA Fund-Raiser: Pancake Breakfast & Raffle Baskets

From 8:30-11:30 a.m., the St. Rose high school service group, Young Neighbors in Action, is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast in the Parish Hall at St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main St., Northborough. Guests can enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Ticket prices are $4/person with a $12 family max. You can also try your luck on YNIA’s six different and uniquely themed raffle baskets, including Garden, Outdoor Fun, Bread & Wine, Crayola, Lucky You and

Ladies Day. Raﬄe tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds from the pancake breakfast and raﬄe will go towards this summer’s service trips for the teen group. Edwardian Summertime Tea at FUMC Marlborough

Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions will be hostess for a Summertime Tea from 2-4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 52 Church St., Marlborough. At the turn of the last century, people would spend much of their summers enjoying popular beachside resorts. There they would stroll along the promenades, and enjoy amusements such as ballroom dancing, vaudeville, bandstand music, circuses and moving pictures. Parisi, as the character of Mrs. Gordon, will give you a ﬁrsthand account of what it was like to spend a day at the beach in 1908. Free, but reservations are required. To reserve seating, contact Alyson Cox at 508-303-5014. The American Picnic Basket at Culinary Underground

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Southborough, will present a workshop on the American picnic. Cost: $75. Space is limited and registration is ﬁrstcome, ﬁrst-served. To register or for more info, visit www. culinaryunderground.com or call 508-904-6589. WCLT Spring Foraging Walk with Arthur Haines

With the arrival of spring, do you wonder what wild shoots and young leaves you might gather for soups and greens? In response to popular demand, the Westborough Community Land Trust (WCLT) brings Arthur Haines back to Westborough to lead a spring foraging walk from 1:30-3:30 p.m. An avid forager and the New England Wild Flower Society’s research botanist, Haines is the author of the newly published “Ancestral Plants: A Primitive Skills Guide to Important Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Plants of the Northeast.” Meet at the parking lot at Mass Fish & Wildlife headquarters at the end of North Drive oﬀ Milk Street/Route135. For more info, e-mail events@westboroughlandtrust.org or call Annie Reid at 508-366-8429. Continued on following page

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Central One Federal Credit Union Holds Family Day

Family Day returns from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Central One Federal Credit Union’s main oﬃce, located at 714 Main St., Shrewsbury. The day features lunch from 12-2 p.m. (free for members, small charge for nonmembers), pony rides, magic shows, music and more. Visit www.centralfcu.com for more info. Summer Camp Open House at Westboro Tennis & Swim Club

Westboro Tennis & Swim Club, 35 Chauncy St., is hosting a Summer Camp Open House from 1:30-4 p.m. in their Kids Club facility (across from the main club). Special one day discounts will be offered to all and a free gift will be given to those who sign up for camp this day only. Camp begins June 20 and is oﬀered to children ages 2-15 years old. Visit www.thewestboroclub. com for more info. Northborough Horse and Hound 4-H Club Holds Pancake Breakfast

The Northborough Horse and Hound 4-H Club is sponsoring

its 2nd annual Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion - Vincent F. Picard Post 234, 402 West Main St., Northborough. Tickets are on sale for $5 each or $20 per family. They can be purchased in advance by calling Sarah at 774-2580862 or at the door. Breakfast will be served from 7-11 a.m. Members of the horse and hound dog projects will also be collecting donations of dog and cat food, as well as new or gently used pet items for area animal shelters. Free Gluten Free Seminar/ Celiac Disease Information Session

A free workshop on how to enjoy a gluten-free lifestyle and successfully cope with Celiac Disease and other issues with gluten will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Better Living Center of the Worcester Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2 Airport Dr., Worcester. Attendees will learn to recognize when they should ask to be tested for Celiac Disease, and what would be involved in going gluten free. Information on websites and local support groups will be provided. Materials for further study will be available, as well as lists of local restaurants and

stores that offer gluten-free options, and some samples of gluten free food. Follow up sessions will be available for those seeking further help in changing to a more healthful diet and lifestyle. For more info, call Marilyn or Paul at 508-892-4736, between 4-6 p.m. or from 7-9 p.m. PMC Westborough Kids Ride for the Pan-Mass Challenge

The 3rd annual Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Westborough Kids Ride will be one of 35 PMC Kids Rides held in neighborhoods throughout New England and beyond. The PMC Westborough Kids Ride was started in honor of seven-year-old Westborough resident and Pedal Partner Kayleigh McCabe. McCabe was an oncology patient at DanaFarber Cancer Institute and is currently receiving follow-up care at the Jimmy Fund Clinic. The PMC Westborough Kids Ride will be held from 9 a.m.12 p.m., at Westborough High School, 90 West Main St. There is a $10 registration fee. To register, visit www.kids.pmc. org. A party will be held after the ride, which will include refreshments, face painting, music, raﬄes and more. For

more info, contact Corinne McCabe at 508-330-0580 or cmccabe12@aol.com or call 800-WE-CYCLE. Julio’s Liquors Annual Spring Beer Fest

Ju l i o’s L i quors, 140 Tu r n p i k e Rd., Westborough, will present its annual Spring Beer Fest from 1-4 p.m. Stop in for the best beer fest in New England. Free. For more info, visit www. juliosliquors.com or call 508366-1942. “Wooly Ways in Olden Days” at Wayside Inn

From 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., “Wooly Ways in Olden Days” will be held at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury. The free sheep shearing and old-fashioned textile demonstration event also includes a special performance by the Colonial Minstrels at 1:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.wayside.org/events. Malia Crushes Cancer Benefit Yard Sale

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Crushes Cancer Beneﬁt Yard Sale will be held at the Liberty Heights parking lot, 1151 Grafton Rd., Millbury. Threeyear-old Malia was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer that attacks infants and children. All proceeds from the yard sale will go to help Malia and her family. Metrowest Mitzvah Day Teddy Bear Brigade

From 10-11:30 a.m. at Heritage Assisted Living Facility, 747 Water St., Framingham, families with children ages 3-6 are invited to the Teddy Bear Brigade event as part of Metrowest Mitvah Day. Join a teddy bear brigade! Stuff special teddy bears along with Heritage residents to donate to a local fire department. The program will emphasize acts of giving and performing good deeds (mitzvot) in terms little ones can relate to. Expect a visit from a local fire department and a local police department (barring any fire emergencies). Cost: $10 per teddy bear. For more info or to register, visit www.jccgb.org/metrowest, call 508-879-3300 or e-mail metrowest@jccgb.org. Continued on following page

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“You’re the Top” Musical Program at Southborough Senior Center

The Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd., will host musician Corinne Walker and young singers from Southborough, Marlborough and Northborough at 4 p.m. The singers will be performing your favorite toe-tapping tunes in this enjoyable concert. No charge, but registration required. For more info, call 508-229-4453. “The Angel of the Battlefield” presentation at The Willows in Westborough

Join re-enactor Lynne McKinney Lydick as she brings “The Angel of the Battlefield” to life in a 7 p.m. presentation at The Willows of Westborough, 1 Lyman St. Clara Barton’s courage and unquenchable spirit, combined with her organizational skills, brought healing and comfort to soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, earning the respect of battlefield surgeons, generals and politicians. She went on to found the Red Cross, which perpetuates her determination to be of use in the cause of relieving human suffering. This event is the fifth in an ongoing series of programs by the Westborough Historical Society to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Nutritional Wellness Series at Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson

From 7-8:30 p.m., the Unitarian Church of Marlborough & Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, presents its Nutritional Wellness Series. On a diet again? Perhaps it’s time to try a new

approach, in which you give yourself permission to fully enjoy food without guilt, fear or shame, and still lose weight. Sound too good to be true? Come find out for yourself! Leader: Lisa Mair. Cost: $10 per workshop, $15 per couple. For more info or to register, visit www.ucmh.org, e-mail administrator@ucmh.org or call 978-562-9180.

Tuesday

Meininger Family Chiropractic Presents “Increase Your Energy” Workshop

Dr. Daniel J. Meininger will be presenting a free “Increase Your Energy” workshop at 6 p.m. at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough. Come learn six natural ways to increase your energy. Seating is limited, so call Meininger Family Chiropractic at 508-898-2228 to register. Pasta Master Workshop at Culinary Underground

Join the chefs at Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Rd. (Brickyard Square on Route 9), Southborough, for a Pasta Master workshop from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Participants will work with a basic recipe to prepare ﬂavor variations with pureed vegetables and innovative ﬁllings. Cost: $75. To register or for more info, visit www. culinaryunderground.com or call 508-904-6589. Employment Workshop Series Begins at Shrewsbury Public Library

A series of six workshops titled, Resume your Career, begins at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., by Gark Gekow,

Senior Employment Specialist. The workshops will be held Tuesday nights through June 28, from 6-8 p.m. May 24 workshop: Resume Writing Review (round table group format where resume writing in general will be discussed). Participants are encouraged to bring their existing resume for conﬁdential one-on-one analysis. Registration is required at the circulation desk or by calling 508-842-0081 ext. 3. “Ghost Stories and Graveyards” at Marlborough Historical Society

At 7 p.m. at the Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm St., the Marlborough Historical Society will host “Ghost Stories and Graveyards” with local author and historian Susan Alatalo, who researched and wrote the very popular Images of America - Marlborough book. She will present the history of graveyards, highlighting the symbols, grave cutting craft, changes in burial grounds, and the use of local stones. There will also be a showing of a program from the Marlborough Cable Company about the night they spent in the Peter Rice Homestead in search of evidence of ghosts. For more info, visit www.historicmarlborough.org. Bay Path Elder Services’ “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” Class

Bay Path Elder Services’ “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a six-week class designed to provide you, the family caregiver, with the skills you need to take care of yourself, begins. The classes will run through June 28, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Pleasantries Adult Day Services, 195 Reservoir St., Marlborough. Attendance is free, but $25 covers the cost of the course manual. Any contribution will be gratefully accepted; however, no one Continued on following page

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will be denied attendance if unable to pay. To register, call Bay Path Elder Services at 508753-7200 or Tammy Pozerycki at 508-481-0809. Worcester Seven Hills Tea Party Hosts Trivia Contest

Come to the Worcester Senior Center, 129 Providence Rd., immediately after lunch at 12:30 p.m. for free whoopie pies and for a fun trivia contest about Worcester and general facts about the constitution and our government. Participants will be in teams around tables and each table will compete together against the other tables for prizes. Join the Worcester Seven Hills Tea Party for this fun event. For more info, call Bonnie at 508-335-5273 with any questions.

Wednesday

Shrewsbury Historical Society Annual Meeting

All members of the Shrewsbury Historical Society are invited to the Annual Meeting at Mt. Ol-

ivet Lutheran Church on Prospect Street. Elections will be held 6:30-7 p.m., followed by the meeting. Refreshments will be served. For more info, contact Erik at 774-230-5826. Science Experiments - Messy Science at Northborough Free Library

Children ages 8 and up are invited to Science Experiments - Messy Science from 7-8 p.m. at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Messy science involves goo, slime and bubble bombs…come and have some messy fun! To register or for more info, call 508-393-5025 ext. 4. Marlborough Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 2:30-7:30 p.m. at the Marlborough Masonic Hall, Main/ Newton streets. All donors will receive a coupon good for a free Whopper Value Meal at Burger King, as well as be registered for a chance to win Red Sox tickets as Blood Donor of the Game. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. For more info or an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood. org.

Westborough High School Madrigal Dinner

The 28th Annual Westborough High School Madrigal Dinner will be hosted at 6:30 p.m. by the WHS Chamber Singers in the Westborough High School main lobby. The dinner concert, catered by Chef du Jour, is $16 per person. RSVP with dinner order (London broil, chicken piccata, vegetarian lasagna) by May 22 to biancos@ westborough.k12.ma.us. The Anick 14th Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert at MPL

At 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library will present the 3rd concert of the 2010-2011 Yacyshyn Concert Series featuring the Anick 14th Young People’s Performing Arts Festival Concert. The concert will feature the ﬁve ﬁnalists of the March 5 auditions, Lucy Song, Vivian Fang, Alex Mayhew, Alex Lam and Missy Previte, who will be performing in the Bigelow Auditorium of the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Free and open to the public. For further info, call 413-648-9663 or 617-5243775 or e-mail rajohnson76@ gmail.com.

Westborough Garden Club Presents “Creativity with Color”

The Westborough Garden Club’s May program, “Creativity with Color,” will be at Harvey’s Farm, 120 South St., Westborough. Emily Harvey will suggest ways to create attractive combinations of plant material, decor items and unusual accessories, in traditional and trend-setting colors. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. New England Amputee Association Meeting

The New England Amputee Association, formerly known as Central Mass Limb Loss Support Group, will meet from 4-6 p.m., at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Flanders Rd., Westborough. Representatives from the Central Mass Safety Council will provide information on their programs, which include evaluations and training to enable the mobility challenge for individuals to regain their driving ability. These meeting are free and open to all amputees, their families, spouses, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Refreshments will be provided and informational material is available. For more info, visit www.newenglandamputeeassociation.com or call 978-3652580. Whitney Place at Natick Hosts “Best of Both Worlds” Program

From 4:45-6 p.m., “The Best of Both Worlds: Combining home & community care for adults” will be presented by Natasha Heimrath at Whitney Place Adult Day Health Center at Natick, 3 Vision Dr. Discover how services and ﬁnancial relief are available through a statefunded program and how to combine that with an outstanding day program. Learn what’s provided, who’s a candidate and the beneﬁts the programs can provide. Light refreshments will be served. To register or for more info, call Jessica Giguere at 508-655-9767. Kundalini Energy Workshop Begins at Breathe Wellness

A 6-week Kundalini Energy Workshop, to be held Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m., starts at Breathe Wellness, 162 Cook Ln., Marlborough. Learn how to take in and process energy, how the mind works in meditation, how the subtle energy system works and how the law of attraction works. Cost: $125. For more info, call 508251-9355.

Thursday

Knife Skills Workshop at Culinary Underground

Sharpen your knives and your skills during a Knife Skills workshop from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Rd. (Brickyard Square on Route 9), Southborough. Students will learn to slice, dice, and chop fruit, vegetables, herbs, meat, and poultry safely and eﬃciently. The school has many knives, but feel free to bring one to class and the chefs will show you how to sharpen it. Cost: $75. To register or for more info, visit www.culinaryunderground.com or call 508-904-6589. Lunchtime Stories Frogs, Frogs, Frogs at Northborough Free Library

Children of all ages are invited to Lunchtime Stories - Frogs, Frogs, Frogs from 12:30-1 p.m. at Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. No registration is necessary. For more info, call 508-393-5025.

Friday

“Plaza Suite” Performance at St. John’s High School

Saint John’s High School senior Sean Keeley will be directing the school’s Memorial Day weekend production of Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite.” The play presents three comedic vignettes, all set at different times, with diﬀerent characters, in the same room at New York’s Plaza Hotel. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. (also May 28) in the Black Box Theater of the Ryken Center building, Saint John’s High School, 378 Main St., Shrewsbury. Tickets are $8 at the door or in advance at the school’s bookstore. For more info, visit www.stjohnshigh.org. Rummage Sale at FUMC Westborough

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Westborough. Also May 28, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For more info, contact the church oﬃce at 508-366-4910 or admin@ ﬁrstumchurch.com. Breathe Wellness’ Festive Friday

From 7-10 p.m., express your creativity with food, fun and friends during a Festive Friday at Breathe Wellness, 162 Cook Ln., Marlborough. Call 508251-9355 or stop by for more information.

Saturday

Tatnuck Author Series: Sen. Scott Brown – “Against All Odds”

Join Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, as they host Sen. Scott Brown from 1-2:30 p.m. “Against All Odds” is the extraordinary personal journey of a man who, against all odds, has risen to become one of America’s most surprising and promising political ﬁgures. All are welcome to attend. Visit www. tatnuck.com for more info. Balloons All Over Holds Open House

Stop by Balloons All Over, 19 Blake St., Northborough, for an Open House at their new location. Includes free balloons, snacks and raffle. For more info on the Open House, call 508-366-6307. To ﬁnd out more about Balloons All Over, visit www.balloonsallover.com. Local Musicians to Perform at Cello Festival

The 11th annual concert of the Vivaldi Cello Festival Orchestra will take place in the Gibbons Middle School

auditorium, 20 Fisher St., Westborough at 7 p.m. The purpose of the event is to give local young cellists an opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra as a soloist in a formal, concert setting. The featured soloists are accompanied by Boston musicians who come together each year as the Vivaldi Festival Orchestra. The concert is free, but donations are encouraged and gratefully received. Friends of the Northborough Library Annual Spring Basket Raffle

The Friends of the Northborough Library Annual Spring Basket Raffle will be held through May 28 (ﬁnal drawings will be held at noon at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St.). Raﬄe tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased at the library during regular hours. For more info, visit www.northboroughlibrary.org/northborough. Do-It-Yourself Seminar at Landscape Depot: Walkways & Fire Pits

Join Landscape Depot in Westborough, 217 Turnpike Rd. (Route 9 west), for a do-ityourself seminar on Walkways & Fire Pits from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For more info, call 508366-9400 or visit www.landscapedepotsupply.com. Intro to EFT with the Wellness Nurse

Tina Marian, the Wellness Nurse, will be holding Intro to EFT from 1-5 p.m. at the Center at Westwoods, 590 Gay St., Westwood. Also June 25. The Emotional Freedom Technique is a powerful self-help application based on Traditional Chinese Medicine that can be an invaluable tool for releasing negative emotions, eliminating limiting beliefs, and managing daily stress. Also

known as “meridian tapping,” EFT works like emotional acupressure to quickly, gently and easily remove the negative emotions and beliefs that are at the root of our problems and pain. Cost is $50 (prior attendees can come and pay half price). Space is limited and those interested in attending should RSVP one week prior to workshop to Tina Marian at 508-523-7132 or tmarian@ aol.com. Visit www.tinamarian.com or www.EFTina.com for more info.

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Employment Workshop Series Continues at Shrewsbury Public Library

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Crafters Application Deadline for Shepherd Hill’s Festival of Crafts

Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley will be holding its 20th Annual Festival of Crafts Nov. 19. Applications from crafters are now being accepted (due by May 31). For more info or to download an application, visit www.shmpa. org and click on the “craft fair” link. Continued on following page

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Southborough Senior Center Hosts Fukushima Presentation

June 1, at 12 p.m. (luncheon at 11:30 a.m.), the Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd., will host a presentation that introduces some basic concepts on the nuclear ﬁssion process that occurs in nuclear power plants to produce electricity. In addition, essential concepts on radiation exposure and radiation protection will be covered. The second half of the presentation focuses on the evolution of the Fukushima accident and what actions are now being taken. To sign up for the program or for more info, call 508-229-4453. Open House at St. Mary School

An Open House will be held June 1, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., at St. Mary School, 16 Summer St., Shrewsbury. The school has limited enrollment space available for fall 2011 in grades 4, 5, 6 and 7. Faculty, staﬀ and school parents will be on hand for registration, campus tours and to answer questions. For more info, call 508-842-1601 or visit www.stmarysparish. org.

Pops Night at Algonquin Regional High School

Worcester Multiple Sclerosis Fund-Raiser

June 1, at 7:30 p.m., Pops Night, a year-end musical explosion, will be held in the gymnasium at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough. Pops Night is the annual musical extravaganza in which all the Algonquin choral and instrumental ensembles perform. Refreshments will be available. Admission is $10, free for NSMA members.

June 3, from 7-10 p.m., a multiple sclerosis fund-raiser will be held at Dzian Gallery, 65 Water St., Worcester. Includes cash bar, food, raﬄes and spa treatments. Come and join the Spin Sisters of Shrewsbury for this great evening out. The Spin Sisters will be biking in the Cape Cod Getaway 150 mile bike ride to support MS. All proceeds will go to this great cause. Suggested donation is $10 and guests may purchase tickets at the door.

Call to Artists for Signs of Summer Exhibit – Registration Deadline

The Arts Alliance invites area artists wishing to exhibit to participate in an exhibit which will be on display all summer long at Citizens Bank in Hudson. “Signs of Summer” will be on view June 9 to Sep. 24. Artists interested in registering for the exhibit should do so by June 2. Works can be in any media, including photography and 3-D. Registration forms are available by calling the Arts Alliance at 978-562-1646 or visiting www. upwitharts.org. Also, the public is invited to a reception June 9, from 5:30-7 p.m. There is no admission fee. The exhibit is wheelchair-accessible and is located behind Hudson Town Hall.

“The Southern Cross” Performance at First Unitarian Church of Worcester

“The Southern Cross,” a concert celebrating the great southern constellation of stars, will be performed June 3, at 8 p.m., at the First Unitarian Church of Worcester. To close the choral concert season, the 100-plus voices of the Worcester Chorus ring out in a remarkable oﬀering celebrating that great constellation of stars visible from the southern hemisphere. Works from that half of the globe will be performed - music from South Africa, Argentina and Australia, as well as several American premieres

of Australian choral works and new works commissioned especially for the Worcester Chorus. Tickets: $25, students $18 - $15 at door. For more info or to order tickets, visit www.musicworcester.org or call 508-754-3231.

Tickets: $10 (advance) $12 (day of ) adults, $5 children ages 5-12, free for ages under 5. To attend, RSVP by May 23. For more info or sponsorship opportunities, visit www. gmpinc.org or call Dave at 508-485-4227 ext. 103.

Hudson Community Fest

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The 25th Annual Hudson Community Fest has been scheduled for June 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on South Street in downtown Hudson. The event features free family entertainment, over 100 vendors, crafts, food court and more! Rain or shine. For more info as the date approaches, call the Assabet Valley Chamber at 978-568-0360 or visit www. assabetvalleychamber.org/hudsonfest.shtm. Sprouts! Tower Hill’s Annual Plant Sale for Members

June 4, from 9-11 a.m., members of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston, are invited to the Sprouts! Annual Plant Sale for Members Only. Tower Hill’s annual plant sale features rare and unusual plants of all kinds - woody trees and shrubs, groundcovers, perennials, annuals, natives, vegetables, Cary Award plants, tender subtropicals and more. This year, the sale will also feature specialty nurseries and purveyors of garden ornaments and accessories. The sale takes place in the overﬂow parking lot at Tower Hill, rain or shine. Free for Tower Hill members. No parking fee. For more info, visit www.towerhillbg.org or call 508-869-6111. Couples Night: Rustic Italian at Culinary Underground

Looking for a creative and delicious idea for date night? Check out Couples Night: Rustic Italian June 4, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Rd. (Brickyard Square on Route 9), Southborough. This is the latest in an ongoing series of the School’s popular cooking classes for couples, this time with an Italian ﬂair. Cost: $75 per individual. Visit www. culinaryunderground.com or call 508-904-6589 to register or for info. GMPI Holds Annual Friends & Family Outing

June 4, Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. will be holding its 5th annual Friends & Family Outing at the Hudson Elks, 99 Park St., from 1-5 p.m. Rain or shine. The event includes food, music, entertainment for kids and adults, raﬄes, and more.

Join Landscape Depot in Milford, 57 ½ Dilla St., for a doit-yourself seminar on Walls & Fire Pits June 4, from 10 a.m.12 p.m. For more info, call 508-478-9100 or visit www. landscapedepotsupply.com. Friends of Mel Foundation’s “THE ART OF LIVING: Life Beyond Cancer”

June 4, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., “THE ART OF LIVING: Life Beyond Cancer” will be presented at Marriott Quincy Hotel, 1000 Marriott Dr., Quincy. An opportunity to learn and hear ﬁrsthand about life after cancer treatment, the conference will feature keynote presentations, professionally led workshops, skill-building seminars, networking opportunities and panel discussions to address the many issues that cancer survivors confront. Cost: $25. For more info, call 617-482-3044, visit www. friendsofmel.org/the-art-ofliving-conference or e-mail life.beyond.cancer@green-associates.com. Car Show on Main Street, Marlborough

The United Brethren Masonic Lodge in Marlborough and the Push Rods Car Club of Waltham will host the 3rd annual car show on historic Main Street June 5, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Rain date is June 26. The entire family will enjoy the free, fun event, featuring live music, DJ trivia contests, raﬄe, hot dogs, ice cream, detailing demonstrations, Herbie the Love Bug, and more than 100 classics, muscle cars and hot rods. While Main Street will be closed to traﬃc after 9 a.m., downtown business will be open and participating in the festivities. Show car owners interested in participating may register onsite starting at 9 a.m. at Main and Newton streets for a $10 suggested donation. For more info, visit unitedbrethrenlodge.org/carshow.html or call 508-328-2875. 25th Annual APDA MA Chapter Parkinson Walkathon

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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. 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. 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

$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:

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. 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.

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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.

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