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Veterans honored by Douglas DAR

The Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) of Douglas, recently held a ceremony for four local United States Veterans and presented them with Veteran Honor Quilts. The quilts were handmade by chapter member Louise Zygmuntowicz of Douglas and given to (pictured at right) Maurice W. Bill Healy, Army, Dudley, Alan B. Kent, Air Force, Sutton, Stephen Hutnak, Air Force, Douglas, and Jack Alexander, Army, Whitinsville.

They also received a DAR Certificate of Appreciation for their service to the United States of America. The presentation concluded with a benediction by Pastor Anthony Mattscheck of the First Congregation Church of Douglas and a reception for all in attendance.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. It is a nonprofit, non-political, volunteer women’s service organization. Any woman who has an ancestor who

fought in or rendered aid in the American Revolution may be eligible for membership in DAR. For information, contact Chapter Regent Noveline Beltram at noveline@verizon.net.

Handel’s Messiah Sing Along

The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus invites one and all to their

upcoming holiday concert! The concert will be a Sing-In (or Listen-In) of the choral works of Handel’s Messiah.

The BVCC invites audience members

to bring their Messiah scores and sing with the chorus during any song of their choosing. Audience members are also invited to simply come and listen and not participate vocally. Every concert-goer should come and feel welcome to experience the concert in a way that makes them feel comfortable and full of the holiday spirit!

Handel’s Messiah Sing-In with the BVCC will take place on Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 pm at Valley Chapel (14 Hunter Road Uxbridge, MA.) Admission is free, although donations are gratefully accepted.

The Blackstone Valley Community Chorus is composed of singers from throughout Central Massachusetts and has been bringing music to the Valley since 2004 under the direction of

Diane Pollard of Douglas. The BVCC will also be found singing this holiday season at Uxbridge First Holiday Night. Visit the BVCC on Facebook or at www.bvcchorus.org for more information.

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Christmas Brass Concert

The Birch Alley Brass Ensemble will present a concert at Valley Chapel in Uxbridge on Friday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. The brass ensemble, directed by William Moffett, is made up of 35 student and professional musicians from area towns including Uxbridge, Upton, Hopedale, Mendon, & Milford. This concert will feature Christmas

music from around the world and is

free and open to the public. This will be the 11th annual performance. The concert is funded in part by the Mendon, Milford and Hopedale Cultural Councils.

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St. Mary Parish plans Devotion

St. Mary Parish in Uxbridge announces they will be holding 40 Hours of Devotion in Advent beginning Sunday, December 4th through Tuesday, December 6th. 40 Hours is an extended opportunity for prayer in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. This honored tradition seeks to nurture the

love of the faithful for Jesus who is

really, truly, and substantially present in the Eucharist. While the Mass is the

main form of worship for Catholics, all people are encouraged to spend time adoring Jesus in the Eucharist outside of Mass as well.

40 Hours will begin with Mass celebrated by the Fr. Nicholas Desimone, Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 4th. Adoration of the Eucharist will begin following the Mass and will conclude with solemn benediction at 9:30 p.m. that evening. Monday, December 5th, Adoration will continue until 10:00 p.m.. On Tuesday, December 6, 40 Hours will conclude with Mass at 7:00

p.m.

St. Mary Parish has over 40 ministries that reach out in love to others in serv-

ice of the Gospel. Each hour of the 40 Hours will be hosted by one of the ministries of the parish and will include meditations, Scripture readings, the Divine Office, praise and worship music, the rosary, or the opportunity for silent prayer. Different presenters throughout the 40 Hours include, musician Liz Cotrupi Pfunder, Rev. Jose Carvajal, and Rev. Donato Infante.

All are welcome to come and be with

the Lord during these 40 Hours. A hospitality area will be available for those wishing to worship for an extended period of time. St. Mary Parish is located at 77 Mendon Street in Uxbridge. FMI visit https://stmary- uxbridge.org/ 40-hours-devotion or call the office for

more information: 508-278-2226.

Holiday Night Celebration at the library

Uxbridge Free Public Library and The Friends of the Free Public Library welcome the public to join them after the Holiday Parade for some festive music provided by the Uxbridge Community Band. There will be a treat for the chil-

dren and a fun bag for each to take home.

Their yearly, beautiful raffle basket will be on display and tickets will be available for purchase. The chances are 1 for a $1.00 and 6 for $5.00. You may purchase as many tickets as you like. The raffle tickets will be available until

December 10th. All funds collected

will support the Uxbridge Library passes and special programs.

A gorgeous wreath will also be raffled off. It has been hand crafted and donat-

ed by a local artisan. This stunning wreath contains fresh locally foraged Uxbridge greens. With a Friends of the Free Public Library membership renewal or a new membership, you will be automatically entered into this drawing.

Please also note that Uxbridge Library card registrations will be available that evening, as well. They look forward to seeing you.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

The annual Blackstone Valley Crop Hunger Walk was held on Oct.22nd. The three mile walk was easy for the near 50 Walkers due to the beautiful weather. The WCS Girls Volleyball team joined in the walk, along with a young boy, Max Shen, (pictured above) who gleefully offered change from his piggy bank. Donations are still being collected at www.crophungerwalk. org/northbridgema.

What’s happening at Uxbridge Library?

The following events are hosted by the Uxbridge Free Public Library located at 15 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA www.uxbridgelibrary.org TAKE OUR LIBRARY

BUILDING SURVEY

We need your help! The Uxbridge Free Public Library is developing a Building Program that will evaluate the evolving needs of library patrons and local residents.

This report will articulate the library’s vision of its future by honing in on current building space needs and projecting how these needs will change over the next 20-30 years. Your input is essential as we plan for the future.

Our building survey can be accessed from the Library website or by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/uxb bp. It is comprehensive and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. For those who prefer to fill out a hard copy of the survey, stop by in-person at the Library during our regular business hours.

HOTSPOTS ARE BACK —

PLACE A HOLD NOW!

Our popular mobile hotspots are back... and now they can be placed on hold, just like a book or DVD! Our hotspots provide on-the-go wireless internet access using the T-Mobile network. Hotspots can be checked out for two weeks, and borrowers must be ages 18+. Visit our website or call us at 508-

278-8624 for more information. ADULT PROGRAMS: Register Now GENTLE FLOW YOGA

Mondays, Dec. 5, 12, and 19 at 7 p.m. PopUp Library at the Senior Center Dec. 8th and 22nd at 11:30 a.m.

CARDMAKING

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Dec. 8th at 6:15 p.m. POSITIVE & GENTLE

PARENTING WORKSHOPS

Dec. 7th and 14th at 4:00 p.m. ZENTANGLE: Gnome Art at the

Senior Center - Dec. 15th at 6 p.m. BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN

Need help downloading e-books and using other library digital resources? Contact the library to book a 30-minute appointment with a librarian for handson tech assistance. Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p .m. JOIN A BOOK CLUB:

Uxbridge Senior Center Book Club Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini, Dec. 13th at 1 p.m. HISTORICAL FICTION

BOOK CLUB

Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva, Dec. 20th at 3:30 p.m. YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS: Register Now TEEN BOOK-IN-A-BAG (ages 13+) Pick up your themed book-in-a-bag choice between Dec. 1st-15th

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

with Deb Hudgins (all ages) - Dec. 1st and 22nd at 11 a.m. INTRO TO ASL FOR FAMILIES

Dec. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 4

p.m. LITTLE LOTUS YOGA

(ages 6+) - Dec. 5th, 12th, 19th, and 27th at 4 p.m. WOOD DISC SNOWMAN CRAFT

(ages 8-12) - Dec. 6th at 3:30 p.m. LEGO CLUB CHALLENGE BUILD

Dec. 13th and 27th at 4 p.m. SNOWY MASON JAR CRAFTS

(ages 8-12) - Dec. 20th at 3 p.m. TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

Dec. 22nd at 5:30 p.m. FAMILY CANDY BAR BINGO

(ages 8+) - Dec. 28th at 6 p.m. VIRTUAL FORTNITE TOURNAMENT

Dec. 29th at 6 p.m. TEEN HENNA NIGHT

Dec. 29th at 6 p.m. STORYTIMES (registration required): Baby Storytime (0-2 years) - Mondays, Dec. 5th and 12th at 11 a.m.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime (2-3 years) - Wednesdays, Dec. 7th and 14th at 11 a.m.

DROP-IN PROGRAMS: CRAFTY WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday mornings and afternoons

Please visit the Library’s website at uxbridgelibrary.org or call us at 508278-8624 to inquire about our upcoming programs or to register to attend! Many of our programs are supported by the Uxbridge Board of Library Trustees and the Friends of the Uxbridge Free Public Library.