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Blackstone Valley Art Assn. events & activities posted

The Blackstone Valley Art Association is back in action after the

Pandemic years. Remaining active during the Pandemic with virtual shows and demos. They did so to try to keep everyone motivated to continue their creativity. It was one way to combat depression and hopelessness. Their Spring show had a wonderful turn out of all media types.

The BVAA's next show was a popular series show. Members were challenged to present 3 works of art in similar style, content, size, color ect. Winners of this show were 1st place-Bob Evens a trio of photos depicting abandoned articles. 2nd place Steve Paulson, a trio of watercolors. 3rd place James Hunt for a series of photos depicting the demolition of Draper Mill in Hopedale. Honorable Mention Leslie Breault

for a series of amazing abstracts, Betty Havens for ocean scenes, and Merilyn Rocks for landscapes. BVAA also had 6 amazing teens share their creativity with the community. Their next show is open for participation to the area community. It is titled “4th Annual A Show Of Hands". Deadline for submissions is 9/3, with drop off at Uxbridge Open Skies Gallery at 5 S. Main St. on 9/3 as well. Please see our social media sites for

direction.

Meetings will begin with live demos on, 9/20. They are presently organizing the list of demonstrators. Check web

site frequently for the list. All meetings are open to the public, they start at 6:30, at the Open Skies Gallery in Uxbridge. Featuring an off site shows as well. Valley Cast at the Aldrich Gallery on Douglas Rd. will present. “My Favorite Art Show”. Members of BVAA will

choose their favorite work of art to be

presented at this show. Opening reception will be held 9/16 from 5-7pm. The show will end 10/28. Plenty of time to see what we feel is our best

efforts in creativity. The BVAA has art work showing at Hunter's Tavern in Grafton Center, and at MJ’s in Grafton, and at Milford Local Access TV on S.

Main St. Milford.

Membership begins in September. See our web site at BVAA.ORG for

the form. FMI contact Carol Frieswick

info@bvaa.com Do you love to sing? Join Greater Milford Community Chorus and share your love of singing. Fall/Winter season rehearsals begin Monday, September 12th. Rehearsals are held each

Monday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall Cultural Center, 30 School Street, Milford. Open rehearsals for potential new members are September 12th, 19th and 26th. Sit in on a rehearsal to see if the GMCC is

right for you. Performances will be held in the

Grand Ballroom at Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street, Milford. The 2022 Winter Concert Performance Schedule

is as follows:

GMCC Winter Concert

December 3rd, 2022 (Milford Town Hall – 7:30 p.m.) GMCC Winter Concert

December 4th, 2022 (Milford Town Hall – 1:30 p.m. ) Claflin Hill Symphony/GMCC December 10th, 2022 (Milford Town Hall – 7:30 p.m.)

While they do not require an audition, a fundamental understanding of music and your commitment to work to benefit their sound is required. Attending weekly rehearsals is mandatory. They would like to strengthen their tenor and bass sections and encourage those with lower voices to join! Chorus members come from many towns in the Greater Milford area – everyone is welcome. Questions? Please email info@greatermilfordcommunitychorus.org or FMI: www.greatermilfordcommunitycho-

rus.org.

Community Chorus is calling all singers

Labor Day Breakfast

The First Congregational Church of Sutton will hold it’s 68th Annual

Labor Day Breakfast on Monday, September 5th on Sutton Common from 7 am to 10:30 am (Rain or Shine) Menu: Eggs, Ham, Pancakes, Home Fires, Cornbread, Cereal, Juice and Coffee. Tickets $14.00 Adults / $8.00 ages 5 to 10 years old/ Free 4 and under. Please bring a donation of non-perishables to benefit the Sutton Food Pantry. Labor Day Ball Drop will be held at 10 am on September 5th. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Labor Day Breakfast. $1000.00/$750/ $500 prizes. FMI contact the church office at fccs@suttonfirstchurch.net

Lemire runs Falmouth Road Race as part of Dougie’s Team

Heather Lemire of Uxbridge participated in the 2022 Falmouth Road Race, the race’s 50th running, as a member of Dougie’s Team supporting The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.

Heather raised money to help the Flutie Foundation continue to fund programs that help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest.

The Flutie Foundation provides direct financial support to families to relieve the financial burden of caring for a loved one with autism, and collaborative grant making to autism-serving organizations. The Flutie Foundation works towards creating opportunities for people with autism to lead lives where they are included, respected and engaged in their communities. “I ran the Boston Marathon in 2021

for Dougie's Team for Autism and had such a great experience. I had to do it again on the Cape for such a great Foundation.”

FMI visit: https://racerostercom/ events/2022/56070/the-2022-asics-fal-

mouth-road-race/pledge/team/377448.

FAiRLAWN CHURCH

Coffee Break, a non-denominational community bible study for women will open their fall season with a study of “Genesis (Part 3) – The Story of God’s Blessing” beginning on Thursday morning, September 8th. In Genesis, chapters 25-50. Together, no matter where everyone is in their journey, you will seek answers to the question, “How will I be blessed in my discovery of God’s story and through His promise to bless people from every nation?” The study will be in small groups at Fairlawn Church—and they offer groups for those who feel more comfortable wearing masks, as well as groups for those who prefer not to wear masks. All the study groups are physically distanced in spacious rooms. Refreshments are provided, and child care is available for infants through preschool age. Coffee Break is free and open to anyone in the community and is held each Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Fairlawn Church. Coffee Break

offers women in the Blackstone Valley an opportunity to read and discuss the Bible, share questions and concerns, and develop new friendships. Each lesson is independent, so if you can’t attend every week, you won’t feel “lost.” There’s no “homework”

required, and no previous Bible knowledge is necessary. Study guides are provided free of charge. Fairlawn Church is located at 305 Goldthwaite Road (off Hill Street) in Whitinsville. For directions, questions, or to get more information, call Ginette at 508-234-4806 or visit fairlawncrc.

org/outreach/coffeebreak.cfm.

Whether you are considering Doggie Daycare or Luxury Boarding, P.A.W.S. Bed & Biscuit, in Mendon, is that place. A family environment where your pet is safe and they race you to get through the doors.

PLEASANT ST. CHURCH

Coffee Break, a community Bible study for women, will begin its Fall season with a Meet & Greet on

Tuesday, September 6th. On Tuesday, September 13th, they will begin a study of Revelation: God Speaks to the Church. You’re only allowed to be a newcomer the first week. After that, you are all friends. They look forward to meeting you. Refreshments and childcare are provided—There’s loving care for your babies and toddlers through age five. Coffee Break is held each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and offers

women in the Blackstone Valley an opportunity to read and discuss the Bible, share questions and concerns, and develop new friendships. There’s no “homework” required, and no previous Bible knowledge is necessary. Study guides are provided free of charge. Pleasant St. Church is located at 25

Cross Street in Whitinsville. For direc-

tions, questions, or to get more information, please call Anna 508-2344902, email churchoffice@pscrc.org or visit pscrc.org/adults.