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he Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit educational institution by Massachusetts industrialist Gordon B. Lankton. Incorporating more than 500 Russian icons and artifacts, the collection is the largest of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia.

Spanning six centuries, the collection includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon “writing” to the present.

The mission of the Museum of Russian Icons is to enhance relations between Russia and the United States through the medium of art.

The museum’s original core building was designed from a refurbished, brick, 150-year-old former mill. A contemporary aluminum clad addition to the mill building accommodating the South Gallery, library and offices, was completed in 2008. The 150-year-old former Clinton courthouse and police station adjacent to the mill build-

The Museum of Russian Icons outdoor terrace and “green” roof is located adjacent to the new West Gallery.

ing was acquired in 2010 and renovated to provide additional gallery space, a terrace and a “green” living roof, a Russian Tea Room, and performance facilities.

The museum facility has now expanded to 16,000 square feet, with additional galler-

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place in the original core. The museum is ADA compliant.

Of the 500-plus icons in the museum’s collection, more than 250 are currently on display. The icons trace the development of this religious art form from the fifteenth century to the present. The

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Icon artists are not expected to interpret works to their own style. Rather, they replicate an “original” image as authentically as they can. Therefore, though it may seem that icons are quite similar, each icon differs subtly. Each generation of iconographers contributes to the steady and refined development of the genre. Each geographical region, each historic period and each monastery or school has a quiet, yet distinctive style.

Icon painters (or writers as they are known) are usually anonymous – the identity of many of the painters is unknown. Rather, icons are categorized by the regional style where they were made, or by the type of image they depict. Over time, Russian icon artists developed many new paintings depicting Russian “regional” saints, local monasteries, and historical Russian religious events in addition to the traditional images that came from the Greek Orthodox origins of icon painting.

Icons were displayed in every Russian household.

From the powerful czars, down to the poor, from local churches to the great Moscow and St. Petersburg cathedrals, the rich and poor all shared veneration for these richly decorated icons.

The Museum of Russian Icons presents a variety of lectures, symposia, concerts, classes, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to general and academic audiences. Intern programs for students have resulted in partnerships with many of the Universities in Massachusetts and New England.

Past collaborations with scholars in Russia and the U.S. have facilitated noteworthy international exhibitions from Moscow’s State Tretyakov Gallery and the Andrey Rublev Museum.

Traveling exhibition of selections from the museum’s collection have been showcased in New York City and across the U.S. The Museum of Russian Icons is located at 203 Union St. in Clinton. For more information, call 978-598-5000 or visit www.museumofrussianicons.org.

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Interested in learning about summer camps, sports programs and new activities for children and adults?

Right next to the South Union Playground is the Southborough Recreation Department. The office is located at 21 Highland St. and is open between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Drop by to learn about the many affordable and enriching recreational activities offered including community education programs, sports and fitness courses for youth and adults

A camper from last year’s Southborough Recreation Summer Camp enjoys splashing in one of the inflatable water slides.

as well as playground camps for children.

Southborough Recreation Summer Playground Camps are scheduled for eight flexible weeks starting Monday, June 25 through Friday, Aug. 17. Camps are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, with an optional extended lunch hour

until 1p.m. The Kid’s Kamp program, for children 2.9 years - entering Grade 1 - is held at the Finn School in Southborough. The Kid’s Klub for children entering Grades 2 to 5, takes place at the Woodward School in Southborough. Contact the Southborough Recreation Office at 508-229-4452, or

visit the website at www. southboroughrecreation. com for details or registration information.

Thinking about ways to save money this summer?

Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department (FOSR), a 501c(3) nonprofit organization with a tax exempt status, is giving back to the community by providing reduced rate passes for families to purchase. These special passes may be used for any Southborough town recreation programs for children or adults. Vouchers will be sold starting Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 1 at the Southborough Recreation Department. $50 vouchers are offered at a cost of $25, one voucher per family.

Looking for ways to give back? The mission and purpose of FOSR is to help promote and support community health, togetherness and spirit through providing recreational activities, facilities and events. FOSR is always looking for vol-

unteers for family friendly community events such as Southborough’s Summer Nights, Heritage Day and the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble - 5K Road Race and Free Children’s Fun Run. FOSR plans fundraisers, acquires grants, awards scholarships and works to fulfill the needs of children and families in our community. Consider signing up to volunteer at www. friendsofsouthboro.com.

FOSR is also working to support Shop & Explore Metrowest: Buy, Dine, Play and Stay! This week of family fun takes place Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, June 3 and will showcase local businesses and nonprofits, including FOSR, in an event aimed at spurring local economic activity and highlighting the rich cultural, dining and shopping options Metrowest has to offer. All proceeds from this endeavor will benefit local food pantries. For more information on the program, visit www. metrowestvisitors.org.

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Sticking close to home means you not only save money, but you avoid the hassles of travel and help support the local economy.

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This is not the time to clean out the closets, re-landscape the yard or tackle that home-

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- 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.

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Key decisions for creating a great summer “staycation” never gotten around to seeing? Well, now’s your chance.

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- 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.

The trick to having a great stay-at-home vacation is to create the environment of a traditional vacation.

- 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.”

- 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 favorite local eatery and have an indoor picnic.

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Parks & P laygrounds 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 Rec-

reation 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.

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Parks & P laygrounds Continued from previous page

Memorial Beach, Hosmer Street Richer School, Foley Road Simpson Playground, Simpson 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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Arrowwood Park, Arrowwood Ave. Beal School, Maple Ave.

Coolidge School, May/Florence St. Dean Park, Main Street Edgemere Park, Edgemere Blvd.

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mond 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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Corazzini Boat Ramp (State), North Quinsigamond Ave. Donahue Rowing Center, North Quinsigamond Ave. Oak Island Boat Ramp Continued on following page

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Parks & P laygrounds 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

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(State), Route 20, across from Edgemere Blvd.

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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Hopkinton State Park Route 85, Hopkinton, 508435-4303 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.

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.

Quinsigamond State Park 10 North Lake Avenue, Worcester, 508-755-6880 Consists of Regatta Point and Lake Park on west side

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of Lake Quinsigamond, with swimming, sailing, boating, picnicking, tennis and fishing. Boating includes 2,000-meter rowing course.

Visit www.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.

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Scenic vistas, birdwatching, picnicking. Visit www.mass. gov/dcr/parks/central/wach. htm for more info.

Walden Pond State Reservation Route 126, Concord, 978-369-3254 Wooded 462 acres of

protected open space, with 102-foot 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.

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Whitehall State Park Route 135, Hopkinton, 508435-4303 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 info.

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- Encourage Bright Spots: Parents and students often associate the summer with remedial classes. But encouraging your children’s

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But summer can also be a prime time for the summer slide - when grade school students forget some of the reading and math skills they learned during the school year, according to the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL). That learning gap forces teachers to play catch-up when school starts again in the fall.

“Parents can play critical roles in ensuring children maintain their academic skills in reading and other subjects over the summer,” says Emily Kirkpatrick, vice president of NCFL. “The key is to associate learning with fun activities.”

Here are some ideas to make learning fun this summer:

It’s easy to find great summer learning activities online.

interests and strengths is a great way to associate fun with learning. Try enrolling them in classes or camps that focus on their strengths and let them develop lifelong hobbies that are fun and good for them.

- Be Creative: A quick search online should yield a lot of great suggestions for creative, fun learning activities both online and off. For example, the nonprofit website Wonderopolis.org encourages children and parents

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- Let Them Run Wild - In the Library: Make a big deal out of getting your children their own library cards. Then make frequent trips where kids can pick out anything they want to read that is age-appropriate. Experts say reading four or five books over a summer will maintain reading skills, so long as the selections are challenging enough.

- Make Travel Fun: Educa-

tional games and workbooks can make long trips fun. But you can also brainstorm new and exciting things to do once you arrive at your destination. For example, a visit to grandparents can prompt a family genealogy project. Or send a message in a bottle and give your kids an experience they’ll never forget.

- Plan Learning Adventures: Take excursions to museums, national parks, zoos or aquariums. Or try a hike that focuses on birds, plants or any special theme. Tie a book or educational program to the adventure (either before or after), so your child will connect real life to learning. Alternatively, you can expose a child to a new piece of music before a concert the whole family can enjoy.

By making learning fun, you can keep your kids ahead of the curve come fall.

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Get your home ready for summer

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rom 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.

- Set the thermostat to 80 F when you’ll be out of the house 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. In summer, blades should turn counterclockwise, pushing air downward to create a cool breeze.

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“Last summer, we responded to more than 550,000 requests for air conditioning repairs during the recordbreaking 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.”

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: - 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.

- 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.

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“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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Mercury is found in products such as:

- Keeping windows closed and curtains drawn during the day can reduce cooling costs by 30 percent.

- Lights, computers and televisions all generate heat.

Turn them off when they’re not in use.

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

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cological 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.”

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- 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, eggshells, 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 reducGLC ing your family’s ecological and you Ha p p y H footprint.”

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ooking 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.

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

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

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 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 Rhythm Dance 57 East Main Suite 119 Westborough, Ma 01581 508-366-1003 Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury Continued on following page

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Destinations Continued from previous page

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

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Street, Westborough 508-366-3066 www.town.westborough. ma.us/Public_Documents/ WestboroughMA_Recreation/index

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

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

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

Worcester JCC 633 Salisbury Street Worcester 508-756-7109 www.worcesterjcc.org

Golf Berlin Country Club 25 Carr Road Berlin, Ma 01503 978-838-2733

YMCA 4 Valente Drive, Westborough 508-870-1320 www.ymcaofcm.org

Golf Teaching Center Inc. 142 School Street,

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508-485-6429 www.trombettasfarm.com Uhlman’s Ice Cream 228 East Main Street, Westborough 508-366-2411

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

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

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Destinations Strand Theatre 58 High Street, Clinton 978-365-5500 www.strandtheatre.com

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West Boylston Cinema 101 W. Boylston Street Route 12 (Wal-Mart Plaza), West Boylston www.westboylstoncinema. com

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Regal Cinemas Westborough 12 231 Turnpike Road, Westborough 508-366-3877

DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln 781-259-8355 www.decordova.org

Regal Cinemas Solomon Pond Mall 15 591 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 508-303-2488

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Shrewsbury - “The kids on our competitive teams are more than just friends. They become almost family,” said Matthew Holdridge, a coach and owner of Bay State Cheer & Dance, describing the closeness that develops, particularly on the program’s full-year teams.

These teams start practicing in June, right after tryouts, which will be held this year Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 and 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the training center.

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school football season. The cheerleaders in this program form teams that participate in local competitions.

A major change on the competitive cheerleading circuit starting this past year, Holdridge noted, is that the half-year programs now compete only with each other, not with full-year program teams which have been together and practicing for as much as

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Bay State’s programs are open to students from 5 to 18, both boys and girls. About 100 students participated this past year. A complete list of the classes and programs is available on the center’s website, www.baystateallstars.com.

“We also plan to start a ‘tiny team’ this year for children ages 3 to 5. We’ve never had a tiny team, but we do have a lot of siblings around and we think there’s interest. There is a competitive division for children that age, but we’ll wait and see how that class develops,” Holdridge said.

Competitive cheerleading demands peak physical conditioning and hours of practice each week, all for a 2-1/2-minute performance, and the students who participate develop a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility,

he said. Most are on more than one team.

“The kids really have to want to do it,” Holdridge said.

But the rewards are more than a trophy.

“They learn a lot more than cheerleading skills. They learn time management, commitment and how to be a team player. They learn to win and to lose graciously. And they stay fit.

“The kids learn to balance a lot. Most are exceptional students as well as exceptional athletes. We just came back from a Worlds competition in Orlando, and the kids were working on school projects and take-home tests while they were there,” Holdridge said.

Information and registration forms for programs are on the center’s website, www. baystateallstars.com, or call 508-845-5678. Bay State is located at 224 Cherry St. off of Rt. 20 in Shrewsbury.

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“Our half-year team this year was undefeated in competitions against other halfyear teams,” he said.

Bay State, which is located on Route 20 right across from the Hebert Candy Mansion, started in 2006. The training facility is outfitted with a spring floor, tumble track, tumble strip and mat area.

There are seven coaches, including Holdridge. One coaches the Dream Makers program, which includes students with and without physical and developmental limitations, teaching them cheerleading fundamentals and fostering friendships and team spirit. Those teams may also compete in local events and participate in Bay State’s annual end-of-the-year show for families, friends and the general public.

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Westborough Community Chorus performance The Westborough Community Chorus will be performing a “Rocking 60s & 70s” show at 8 p.m. at the Sarah Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St., Westborough. Also May 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.westborough. com/communitychorus.

Watson Honanie trunk show at Silver Buffalo Through May 20, award-winning Hopi artist Watson Honanie will be visiting the Silver Buffalo Gallery, 23 Coburn Rd., Berlin, with his collection of handmade overlay jewelry in gold and silver. See the intricate designs grounded in Hopi culture or design your own piece with Watson! For more information, call 978-838-2680 or www.silverbuffalo.com.

Northborough Historical Society meeting The Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St., holds its last monthly meeting of the season.

The evening will begin 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 after the supper at 7:30 p.m., followed by the evening’s program, “What Would You Do for Freedom,” presented by National Park Ranger Chuck Arning. Free, and all are welcome. For more information, see http://www.nps.gov/blac/ contacts.htm.

Inklings: Adult Writing Group meets From 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Inklings, an adult writing group will meet at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Come join the new adult writing group, which meets the third Friday of every month. Writers are encouraged to stop by for a few hours, share their work, critique stories, and have help finding places for publication. If interested in joining, please email Jess Bacon at jbacon@cwmars.org or stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up.

Movie Matinee at Southborough Senior Center “War Horse” will be shown as a movie matinee at Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. Lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by the movie at 12 p.m. The movie is free, but those who wish to enjoy the lunch are requested to pay a donation of $5. To sign up or for more information, call the Southborough Senior Center front desk at 508229-4453.

Women’s Business Network hosts Sacred Song Reiki The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host Priscilla Gale, owner of Sacred Song Reiki, at the Women’s Business Network Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port St., Hudson.

A former opera singer, Gale teaches voice at Wesleyan University (CT) in conjunction with operating Sacred Song Reiki in Stow. The event includes spectacular networking and a buffet lunch, in a relaxing atmosphere. Cost is $16 for members and their guests, and $21 for future members. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call 978-568-0360 or email info@ assabetvalleychamber.org.

Learning Express Toys grand opening New owner Tina Jacobson of the Learning Express Toys is pleased to announce the Grand Opening at her Westborough store. The festivities will run through May 20 with a 20% off sale. May 19’s events will include Elmo visiting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., face painting, raffles, and giveaways. Learning Express Toys is located at 50 East Main St., #5, Westborough.

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Charlie Hamel (WWII Vet) Care Package Drive From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., come support our troops by donating to the Charlie Hamel (WWII Vet) Care Package Drive at the Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. (Route 85), Southborough. Also May 20. Items to donate include deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, gel body wash, Q-tips, baby wipes, razors, tampons (no pads), body lotions, dental floss, travelsize shampoo, Chapstick or Blistex, gum, hard candy (Lifesavers, Jolly Ranchers, etc.), candy (M&Ms, Skittles, Twizzlers, etc.), lollipops (for soldiers and children), Pop Tarts, fruit cups, puzzle books, playing cards, magazines, batteries, travel board games, and much more. No open or used products, bulk-sized items, soap bars, aerosols, or VHS tapes will be accepted. For more information, call Lisa Braccio at 508-481-9939 or Debbie Depp Wilson at 508-481-6326.

Northborough Garden Club plant sale The Northborough Garden Club plant sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ellsworth McAfee Park, Route 135, Northborough.

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For more information on the club, visit http://westboroughgardenclub.org/.

Shrewsbury Garden Club plant sale, garden expo The Shrewsbury Garden Club is busy preparing for this year’s annual plant sale, to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. As in the past, the garden club will be selling annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, geraniums, herbs, vegetables, and, new this year, cemetery baskets. Also new this year is the addition of a garden expo. Those bringing a donation to the St. Anne’s Human Services Food Pantry will receive a free plant. For more information, email Hymedomaid@yahoo.com.

Plantapalooza plant sale fundraiser From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Harvest Project will be hosting Plantapalooza at the Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton. Plantapalooza is a plant sale fundraiser to benefit Community Harvest Project, Inc. Included in the event will be a selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants; the Cookie Walk; four free tomato plants plants to the first 1,000 attendees; a craft sale; and food.

Admission is free. For more information, visit www.communityharvest.org or call 508-839-7402.

How to Boil Water: Boot Camp for Beginners May 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Rd. in Southborough, will host How to Boil Water: Boot Camp for Beginners. In this twoday intensive, culinary newbies will learn the absolute basics. Cost is $250 and registration required.

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Mt. Olivet yard and bake sale From 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will be lots of treasure to find, including sewing and craft materials, toys, jewelry, household items, and much more, at Mt. Olivert Lutheran Church’s yard and bake sale. Delicious baked goods will also be available. No early birds please!

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Rummage sale at First Federated Church From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson, will hold its annual rummage sale, rain or shine. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the world relief organization Heifer International. Come prepared to browse through a large selection of gently used items! To learn more about the church, visit www.thefirstfederatedchurch.org or call the church office at 978562-9207.

Fay Discovery Camp open house Summer will be here before you know it, so join Fay School from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Summer Camp open house and campus tour to learn more about the program for kids ages 3 to 15. It’s all about choice at Fay Discovery, where campers age 6 and older choose each day from a wide range of activities, from arts and athletics to outdoor adventures and academic

enrichment. The event will take place at Fay’s new Primary School on Middle Road, located off Main Street near the intersection of routes 30 & 85 in Southborough. To find out more, visit www.fayschool. org/summer/daycamp.

EAA International Learn to Fly Day The world of flight offers fun, freedom, and experiences unlike anything else in the world. You’re invited to participate as Chapter 196 of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts an International Learn to Fly Day event from 9 a.m. to noon at Minute Man Airfield in Stow. Members of EAA Chapter 196 will offer free introductory airplane rides to all adults. For more information, call 978-2129196 or visit www.eaa196.org.

For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-564-6322 or go to www.eaa.org.

Saturdays at Fay Children ages 2 to 6 years old, along with their parents, are invited to Fay School in Southborough for Move and Explore with Knucklebones from 10 to 11 a.m., as part of its Saturdays at Fay series. Knucklebones offers a creative movement and athletics program for toddlers through kindergarteners. Free, but space is limited and registration should be done as soon as possible at www.fayschool.org/saturdays.

The program will take place at Fay’s new Primary School, located near the intersection of Routes 30 & 85 in Southborough. Please use the East Entrance on Middle Road for access and parking.

Siloam Lodge of Masons free community breakfast From 8 to 11 a.m., Siloam Lodge of Masons, located at 12 Church St. in Westborough, will again be serving an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. This free monthly event is offered as a community service and as an opportunity for those interested to learn about Masonry.

While this event is offered for free, donations will be accepted from anyone wishing to help support

these events and Masonic charities.

Donations of non-perishable food items will also be collected for the Westborough Food Pantry.

Ashland historic walking tour Join the Ashland Historical Commission and Open Space Committee from 1 to 3 p.m. for a second, not-quite-annual Historical Walking Tour. Rain date: May 20. The tour will start at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front St., continue along Concord Street, then head down scenic Fountain Street to learn about Ashland’s oldest homes and the making of the reservoir. The tour will return to downtown Ashland via Front Street and end at Stone’s Public House for refreshments.

Participants can park in the Front Street lot across from the library.

Wear comfortable shoes for this 1.8-mile walk. Open to folks of all ages. For more information, contact Julie Nardone, historical@ashlandmass.com, or Beth Rosenblum, info@ashlandopenspace.org.

Yard, rummage sale at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church A yard and rummage sale will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, (opposite the high school). Along with a grandma’s attic of fabulous finds, treasures available for purchase will include clothing, household goods, books, furniture, costume jewelry, and baby and children’s toys and accessories. For additional information, call the church office at 508-366-4134 or visit www. ststeph.com.

Northboro Contra Dance Everyone is welcome - from beginners to the experienced – to Northboro Contra Dance. Live music and all dances are taught. The dance is from 8 to11 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian, 40 Church St., Northborough. Come with or without a partner, but please wear clean, soft-soled shoes. For more information, visit http://northborocontra.com/.

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Calendar Continued from previous page Gallery in the Pines artists reception Student artists from Gallery in the Pines in Hudson will present an art show at the Westborough Public Library. An artists reception to honor these talented young people will be held at 4 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room, 55 West Main St. The public is welcome and light refreshments will be served.

Artwork will be on display in the Library Meeting Room during regular library hours through June 16. For more information about Gallery in the Pines, visit http:// galleryinthepines.com/.

Fords Summer Round-Up Show Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, will be hosting the 28th Annual Fords Summer Round-Up Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ford Car Club of New England’s summer roundup will feature over 200 cars in the Sears parking lot for viewing pleasure. Trophies will be awarded for a variety of categories, and the event will also feature Fords from 1903 as well as jaw-dropping Ford Mustang restorations. Come and enjoy the show!

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Dinner and auction to benefit Relay For Life The Blues Brothers will present a dinner and auction at the United Brethren Lodge of Marlborough, 8 Newton St., Marlborough, to benefit Relay For Life 2012. The evening starts off with a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner and then silent and brown bag auctions. A donation of $15 per person is requested. To order tickets or for more information, call 978-600-8474.

St. Luke’s free community supper St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington St., Hudson will be hosting a free community supper from 5 to 6 p.m. The meal will be Chef’s Choice. There is always something for vegetarians and dietary restrictions are kept in mind.

St. Luke’s is located at the rotary in Hudson, with additional parking available behind the fire station.

For more information, visit www. stlukeshudson.org/communitysupper.html.

‘Royal Tea Parties’ performance All area women are invited to enjoy tea, treats, and a performance by “Royal Tea Parties” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Marlborough, 20 Church St. Myrtle Mills will bring you up to date on Victorian medical myths and miracles! In addition to tea etiquette, this performance addresses topics such as hygiene, curative concoctions, disease prevention,

pregnancy protocols, motherhood, and Elizabeth Blackwell - just the prescription for a light, entertaining event. Tea and treats provided. The event is free, but advance registration is suggested. Call 508-3035014 to reserve your seat or for more information.

Mass. Horticultural Society holds Gardeners’ Fair The public is invited to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Gardeners’ Fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 900 Washington Stt. (Route 16), Wellesley. Special members hours are 8 to 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.masshort.org/ Gardeners-Fair-at-Elm-Bank.

MSO presents orchestra favorites concert The Metrowest Symphony Orchestra will present at concert of orchestra favorites at 3 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter St. in Framingham.

Tickets prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.metrowestsymphony.org.

Beat Goes On concert

by Voices of MetroWest Join the Voices of MetroWest for their Beat Goes On concert at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2 East Central St., Natick.

Tickets (cash at door is preferred) are $12 for adults and $8 for kids and seniors. Voices of MetroWest T-shirts are also available for purchase for $10. For more information, visit www.voicesofmetrowest.com.

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venture for teenage young women and men (hiking, skiing, kayaking, etc.). Come to a Crew meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Parish Hall, 266 Main St., Northborough, to learn more. Check out Venture Crew 11, part of the BSA, at www.crew11venture.org or email crew11venture@gmail.com to find out more.

‘Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast’ program Join John Root from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., as he helps participants learn to identify and prepare wild plants for food and drink. For more information, call 508-842-0081.

Reading to Dogs! at Northborough Free Library The Northborough Free Library’s furry friend, Christopher, a dog specially trained to listen to young readers, will be back from 5 to 6 p.m. in 15-minute time slots. Kids can practice their out-loud reading skills in a judgment-free environment with Christopher and his owner, Laura. All ages welcome, great for kids beginning to read!

To register or for more information, call 508-393-5025 ext. 4.

Shrewsbury Genealogy Club meets From 7 to 8:45 p.m., the Shrewsbury Genealogy Club will meet at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. The monthly meeting is for anyone (no need to be a Shrewsbury resident) interested in genealogy and family history. Call the Library Reference Desk at 508842-0081 for details.

Voices from the Bluegrass performance The Master Singers of Worcester present Voices from the Bluegrass, conducted by Malcolm Halliday, at 4 p.m. at Salem Covenant Church, 215 East Mountain St., Worcester. Carol Barnett’s “The World Beloved: a Bluegrass Mass” will feature Blackstone Valley Bluegrass in this energetic, eclectic work for chorus and soloists. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 for seniors and students. For more information, call 508-842-1349 or visit www.mswma.org.

Nancy King Memorial Golf Tournament MetroWest legal Services will host its 15th annual charity golf event, the 2012 Nancy King Memorial Golf Tournament, at the Framingham Country Club. The event kicks off with registration at 11 a.m. and a shot gun start at 12:30 p.m. Following the tournament, an awards and recognition dinner will be held, along with a live and silent auction and raffle. To register and for more information, visit www. mwlegal.org.

2012 Bolton 4-H Fair From 12 to 3 p.m., the 2012 Bolton 4-H Fair will be held on the Bolton Fair fairgrounds, 318 7 Bridge Rd. in Lancaster. Includes exhibits, rabbit show, and pony rides. Admission and parking is free.

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Northborough/Southborough Venture Crew 11 meeting Venture Crew 11 is a combined Northborough Southborough group dedicated to outdoor ad-

Beginning June 14, explore the new exhibit of rare icons chronicling the rich “old Russian” style. Characterized by miniature paintings of architecture and landscapes, these treasures showcase quality workmanship and the heightened detail executed with narrative motifs.

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30 Lyman St., Suite 10, Westborough. For more information or to register, call 508-475-0032 or visit www.biama.org.

Hanover Theatre presents ‘Joan Rivers - My Life in Show Business’ At 7 p.m., join the Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester, for “Joan Rivers - My Life in Show Business: 135 Years & Counting.�

Comedian, TV host, and CEO Joan Rivers is an icon of American culture. Don’t miss Joan Rivers when she comes to Worcester this spring! Full price tickets are $34, $44, and $54, depending on seating location. Call the box office at 877-571-7469 or visit www.thehanovertheatre.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

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Wednesday

Shrewsbury Historical Society Annual Meeting The Shrewsbury Historical Society, at 1830 Brick Schoolhouse on the Town Common, presents its Annual Meeting for society members at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 34 Prospect St., Shrewsbury. Elections begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information on the Shrewsbury Historical Society, visit http://www.shrewsburyhistoricalsociety.org.

BIA-MA presents fall prevention workshop “Reducing the Risk: A Hands on Approach to Falls Prevention� will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. by Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA), a private nonprofit association that provides support, prevention, education, and advocacy for individuals with brain injury and their families. The workshop takes place at BIA-MA,

‘Taste of Something BIG’ fundraiser The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Central Mass/Metrowest will host its sixth annual food and wine tasting fundraiser, “A Taste of Something BIG,� at Acacia at

Indian Meadows Country Club in Westborough. WCVB-TV news personality Susan Wornick will once again be conducting a live auction during the program portion of the evening. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://taste2012.kintera.org or contact the BBBS Worcester office at 508-752-7868.

Mini-cooking program at Northborough Free Library Mini-cooking – It’s Cookout Time! will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Children ages 7 to 10 will make mini sliders – choose a burger or chicken salad! Potato salad and a “dirt cake� will also be made. Registration is required.

Call 508-393-5025 ext. 4 for more information or to register.

First Church Men’s Fellowship hosts spaghetti supper A spaghetti supper, put on by the Men’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church, High and Bolton (Route 85) streets, above Union Common. The menu is spaghetti with meatballs, salad, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. Join your neighbors and friends for good food and fellowship. The public is invited to attend.

New England Amputee Association meeting Keith Cornell CP, FAAOP, president, Cornell O & P, will be the guest speaker at the New England Amputee Association’s meeting, which will be held 4 to 6 p.m. at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Flanders Rd., Westborough.

Topic: “What’s new on the horizon for prosthetics.� The meeting is free and open to all amputees, their families, caregivers, and health professionals. For more information, call 978-365-2580 or visit www.NewEnglandAmputeeAssociation.com.

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Marlborough Senior Center hosts musician John Root At 2 p.m., Marlborough Cultural Council and Senior Center will be sponsoring a performance by John Root. A musician of the Gaslight Era (1890-1920), Root offers a diverse repertoire of instrumental and vocal musical styles from the turn of the previous century. Everyone is invited to sing along and to experience the range of feelings evoked by music. Come enjoy an ice cream cone, sing along, and enjoy this gifted performance by Root. The Marlborough Senior Center is located at 250 Main St. Reserve your seat by calling 508485-6492.

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Friday

Catmobile offers low-cost spay/neuter services The Catmobile will be at Petsource, 141 Boston Rd., Marlborough, to offer low-cost spay/neuter services to cat owners. The Catmobile is operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) and is staffed by a licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, treatment for fleas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. The package is available to anyone and there is no qualification process; however reservations are required and can be made online at www. catmobile.org or by calling 978465-1940.

Drop-in craft at Northborough Free Library Children of all ages and their families are invited to a drop-in craft from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Plant a little herb garden of parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and more. No registration is needed.

Call 508-393-5025 ext. 4 for more information.

Family-friendly drumming circle Sponsored by Shrewsbury Arts Alive and First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, a familyfriendly drumming circle will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gifford Hall, 19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury. All ages are welcome, and drums will be available for loan. Pack a light supper. Cost is $5 per drummer or $12 per family.

RSVP by May 24 to Christina White at cwpakmusic@earthlink.net.

Jewelry workshop for senior citizens Southborough senior citizens are invited to participate in a jewelry workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Gardens, 49 Boston Rd., Southborough. Suggested donation: $2. Do you like beads? Do you have old jewelry that could use a new look? Beginners and returning students will explore color, design, and how to put beads together to make finished jewelry.

Bring your own beads. To sign up or for more information, call the Southborough Senior Center front desk at 508-229-4453.

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Saturday

Electronic & Clothing Recycle Day

A fundraising event to benefit Sherwood and Oak Middle Schools, the Electronic & Cloth-

ing Recycle Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the parking lot of the Oak Middle School, 45 Oak St., Shrewsbury. For more information on the event, visit www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/egov/ docs/1335206819_600341.pdf.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wilds of Wile Forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nature hike From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Scott Shumway, professor of Biology at Wheaton College, will lead a nature hike to explore one of the wildest places in Westborough.

The large tract connects with the Libbey Reservation to create an extensive 200-acre wildlife corridor. Hikers will see traces of historic logging and vernal pools, plus abundant ferns as they walk through lush forests of maple, oak, and pine. Meet at end of Carroll Drive (off of West Main/Kendall/Frances Dr./Carroll) for this 1- to 2-mile hike. Visit http://westboroughlandtrust.org/ or email events@westboroughlandtrust. org for more information.

Upcoming Memorial Day Fair in Northborough May 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Northborough, 40 Church St., is hosting a Memorial Day Fair, including a craft fair (open to public vendors), book sale, flea market, and plant sale. BBQ burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs with homemade strawberry shortcake will be served as a fundraiser for the church. There will be childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, such as face painting and sand art. A call for vendors has gone out: for a $20 set-up fee you will be given a generous 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; space. Rain or shine. Contact Linda Clark at 978-422-6288 or lindaandpete@ comcast.net for more vendor information.

Annual Meeting of SOLF The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) will hold their annual meeting May 29, at 7 p.m., at the Southborough Community House, 28 Main St. There will be a short business meeting and the Elaine Bealsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Conservation Award for 2012 will be presented, followed by a discussion of the activities of this past year and a chance to meet other members who are also interested in open space. Refreshments will be served. People who might be interested in joining the organization are welcome to attend to find out more about the efforts to be stewards of SOLF properties.

Check out www.solf.org for more information about SOLF.

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