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* April Fools DayApril Fools Day
* Lunchtime StorytimeLunchtime Storytime April Fool’s Day Bring along lunch and come hear some
April Fools stories and jokes.
Who: All ages welcome.
When: Thursday, April 1st, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room
How: Registration begins March 1st. Please call us at 508-393-5025 ext. 4
* Professional Development dayProfessional Development day ARHS has no school, teachers report in
* Garden Club MeetingGarden Club Meeting at the SENIOR CENTER, workshop on “The Beauty of Wildflowers” with speakers from Mass Audubon Society |
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* Good FridayGood Friday |
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* EasterEaster |
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* Rotary MeetingRotary Meeting 12:15 at Celtic Tavern, rt 9
* Speaker on Chapter 70Speaker on Chapter 70 Guest speaker Roger Hatch, Massachusetts Department of Education School Finance Programs Administrator, will be leading the discussion of Chapter 70 funding and how it’s working and where it’s going. Hatch will explain how Chapter 70 funding affects communities, town leaders and schools.
The regional meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Algonquin Regional High School Auditorium, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough.
* Struggling Reader SpeakerStruggling Reader Speaker Red Flags – How to Identify Early Struggling Readers
A program for parents presented by Dr. Pamela Hook,
President of the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (MABIDA). An informational program on how to identify early signs of reading struggles in your child. Presentation for Parents and caregivers on Tuesday, April 6th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Northborough Free Library Meeting Room
How: Registration begins March 1st. Please call the Children’s Room @ 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Community DinnerCommunity Dinner 6PM at Trinity Church, sponsored by various churches and clubs around town
* Breast Cancer Support GroupBreast Cancer Support Group A Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from7 – 8:30 PM in the Schwartz Conference Room at Marlborough Hospital.
The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the hospital from September through June. New members are always welcome. For more information please contact Sheila Courchaine, RN. at 508-485-3757.
* Sports Author Sports Author Michael King, author of Patriots Passion: 50 Years of Fanatic Fandom Facts, will talk about his book and engage the audience in interactive trivia about our football team. April 7, 7 p.m. |
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* Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School presents Fiddler on the Roof this coming Thursday and Friday, April 8th and 9th. The show will start at 7 PM both evenings, and the price of admission is $5, with students paying $2 and Senior Citizens and children under 12 admitted free of charge.
* Hypnotist ShowHypnotist Show Come see the Hypnotist Show at Algonquin Regional High School (79 Bartlett Street, Northborough) at 7pm on April 8th! Open to the public, students, and families of Northborough and Southborough... a guaranteed night of [appropriate] hysterics and fun! Admission is only $10 ! For more info, check out www.HypnoLorenzo.com
* StorytimeStorytime Mother Goose Asks Why- A story and science program. Listen to a story and then enjoy some science fun!! Recommended for ages 4 and 5. Thursday, April 8th, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. at Northborough Free Library Meeting Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call the Children’s Room @ 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School presents Fiddler on the Roof this coming Thursday and Friday, April 8th and 9th. The show will start at 7 PM both evenings, and the price of admission is $5, with students paying $2 and Senior Citizens and children under 12 admitted free of charge.
* Music in MotionMusic in Motion Come dance and sing along with Lisa!! We will also use some musical shakers. Recommended for ages 18 months and older. Friday, April 9th, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Electronics RecyclingElectronics Recycling Electronics and Appliance Recycling/Collection will be held at Saint Rose of Lima Church Parking Lot, 244 West Main St. (Route 20-Lot Access from Route 20) on Saturday, April 10, 2009 from 9:00am to 1:00pm (rain/snow or shine). See posting or call church for more detail
* Scrabble ClubScrabble Club Come and join some friends for a game or two of Scrabble. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Saturday, April 10th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Run Grill and Chill 4 AutismRun Grill and Chill 4 Autism Time: 7:00 pm 10:30 am Start Time at Romaine's Wood Grill and Bar, Northborough, MA 299 West Main St Northborough, MA Sunday, April 11, 2010, $25.00 Includes t-shirt
Registration Closing Date is Wednesday, April 07, 2010 @ 11:59 PM, Join us for a run/walk as we raise awareness and money for autism. After the race there is an all day barbecue with live music and plenty of activities for the kids, http://www.bbqforautism.org/ to register |
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* Chess ClubChess Club The chess club is growing! Come and be a part of this fun activity and play chess with some new friends. Snacks provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Monday, April 12th, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please contact the Children’s Room at 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Rotary MeetingRotary Meeting 12:15 at Celtic Tavern, rt 9
* Music in MotionMusic in Motion Come dance and sing along with Lisa!! Recommended for ages 18 months and older. Tuesday, April 13th, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st.
Please call us at 508-393-5025 ext. 4.
* Garden Club MeetingGarden Club Meeting The Northborough Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the new Senior Center on 119 Bearfoot Road, Northborough. The program will be presented by Mass Audubon - Broad Meadow Brook and will include a lecture/slide show on “The Beauty of Wildflowers.” Futher information may be found at http://gardencentral.org/clubs/april. |
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* Community DinnerCommunity Dinner 6PM at Trinity Church, sponsored by various churches and clubs around town
* Library FilmLibrary Film Troubled Water. Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m. Jan is a gifted organist who takes a job in a church after being released from prison. 116 mins. Norwegian with subtitles. |
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* StorytimeStorytime We will be celebrating Patriot’s Day by reading stories about flags and America. Wear red, white &blue and bring along a lunch or snack to enjoy. All ages welcome. Thursday, April 15th, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call us at 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Godspell PerformanceGodspell Performance St. Rose of Lima Youth Ministry in Northborough, MA will be performing "Godspell". Performance dates are April 16, 17, and 18, 2010 at 8pm. Contact the church office for tickets
* Brush DaysBrush Days Time: 7:00 pm Grass, leaves and Brush, 8am to noon, DPW Garage 190 Main St |
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* 5th Annual Kids Item Drive5th Annual Kids Item Drive Cradles to Crayons Collection on Saturday April 17 from 9:00am-12:00pm at St. Bernadette Church parking lot 266 Main St. Northborough. All items collected will be donated to Cradles to Crayons and local families in need.
* Godspell PerformanceGodspell Performance St. Rose of Lima Youth Ministry in Northborough, MA will be performing "Godspell". Performance dates are April 16, 17, and 18, 2010 at 8pm. Contact the church office for tickets
* Contra DanceContra Dance held at the Unitarian Church 40 Church St. The dance begins at 8:00PM and goes until 11:00 . New and experienced dancers welcome. Introductory instruction offered at 7.45pm. , No need to bring partner. Live music. $8 pp, $6 student with ID, $18 family |
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* Godspell PerformanceGodspell Performance St. Rose of Lima Youth Ministry in Northborough, MA will be performing "Godspell". Performance dates are April 16, 17, and 18, 2010 at 8pm. Contact the church office for tickets |
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* Patriots dayPatriots day |
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* Rotary MeetingRotary Meeting 12:15 at Celtic Tavern, rt 9
* Kids Flick Kids Flick Join us for an afternoon movie and goodies. Give us a call for the movie title and to register. Families welcome. Tuesday, April 20th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Community DinnerCommunity Dinner 6PM at Trinity Church, sponsored by various churches and clubs around town
* Kids Science ProgramKids Science Program Food Science Experiments We will be mixing and concocting using solids and liquids. Our three experiments will be Cauldron Bubbles, Homemade Butter and Plastic Milk. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Wednesday, April 21st, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Senior ConferenceSenior Conference The Senior Conference (learn about available senior resources) will take place from 9am to 3pm on Thursday, April 23rd at Assabet Valley Regional High School, which is located at 215 Fitchburg St. in Marlborough. Free tickets to the event can be reserved by contacting Senator Eldridge’s District Director, Peggy Ayres at 508-786-3040.
* Earth DayEarth Day |
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* Blood DriveBlood Drive Site: Trinity Church, 23 Main St Northboro, MA 01532
1 to 7pm, https://www.givelife.org/ to make an appointment.
Notes: Free Umbrella for every donor
* Drop in CraftDrop in Craft Mosaics: Come and be inspired by our new and beautiful mosaic pictures in our Children’s Room. We will provided lots of colorful paper tiles for you to use on your own mosaic. Families welcome. Friday, April 23rd, 9:30 – 4:30 Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room No registration required.
* Historical Society MeetingHistorical Society Meeting Topic: Northborough's geology and its effect on early settlement, 7:30pm at 50 Main St, meetings are free and non members are welcome |
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* Town Clean UpTown Clean Up Sponsored by the Community Affairs Committee, pick up route and supplies at Melican Middle School, 8 to noon, rain date 4/25 |
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* Annual Town MeetingAnnual Town Meeting |
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* Rotary MeetingRotary Meeting 12:15 at Celtic Tavern, rt 9
* Art Guild MeetingArt Guild Meeting
* StorytimeStorytime Roar with some dinosaur stories! Bring along your lunch or a snack to enjoy while listening. All ages welcome. Tuesday , April 27th, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.: Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room
Registration begins April 1st. Please call us at 508-393-5025 ext. 4.
* Art Guild MeetingArt Guild Meeting Regular meetings are 7:30 p.m. at the Northborough Historical Society building, 50 Main St, Topic: Storytelling and art with Aili Singer |
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* Community DinnerCommunity Dinner 6PM at Trinity Church, sponsored by various churches and clubs around town
* Wii Dance Dance RevolutionWii Dance Dance Revolution Bring along some friends and come dance, dance, dance!! Recommended for ages 8 and up. Wednesday, April 28th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call us at 508-393-5025 ext. 4.
* Music in MotionMusic in Motion Come dance and sing along with Lisa!! Recommended for ages 18 months and older. Wednesday, April 28th, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room Registration begins April 1st. Please call us at 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Kids Chalk DrawingKids Chalk Drawing “Outside Chalk Drawing” Two Northboro Daisy Scout Troops will be presenting this fun program. In case of inclement weather an indoor activity will be held. Event for 4 & 5 year olds to be held on Thursday, April 29th 4:00 – 4:45 pm at the Northborough Free Library, Registration is limited and begins April 1st.
Please call the Children’s Room @ 508-393-5025 ext. 4. |
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* Drop in CraftDrop in Craft May Day Baskets All the beautiful materials needed to decorate your basket are provided.Families welcome. Friday, April 30th, 9:30 – 4:30 p.m. Northborough Free Library Children’s Program Room No registration required. |
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Confirm events with their organizers for last minute changes.
Ongoing Events:
Northborough Lion’s Club meets on the first & third Tuesdays of each month 6PM – 8PM at A.J. Tomaiolo’s Italian Restuarant
Northborough Rotary Club meetings occur Tuesdays at the Celtic Tavern at 12:15, the community is welcome to attend to learn more about the club.
Youth 7-15: Fall baseball and softball registration will open in mid-August. Spring 2010 registration will open in September and tryouts for the Spring 2010 Major, AAA, and AA baseball assignments will be held in early- to mid-October. Link to site
Mystery book discussion, meets second Wednesday of each month at the Library at 7PM, Coordinated by Sarah Albers, 508-393-5025 , link to site
Friday morning book discussion, meets second Friday of each month at the Library at 11AM, 508-393-5025, link to site
Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group, open and free to the community, held the second Monday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm located in Marlborough. Initial telephone screening is required. Please call Tammy Pozerycki at 508-335-1968 to inquire.
Breast Cancer Support Group Please call Sheila Courchaine, RN at 508-485-3757 or e-mail her at ssus13@yahoo.com to sign up. This ongoing support group provides educational and emotional support for women coping with breast and other forms of cancer. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month at the hospital from September through June.
Diabetes Support Group meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 1 pm in the Senior Center (no meetings July and August)
Northboro Contra Dance: Held at 1st Parish Unitarian Church at 40 Church Street, New and experienced dancers welcome. No need to bring partner. Live music 8 to 11pm, arrive 15 minutes early for instruction. $8 pp, $6 student with ID, $18 family, dates scheduled for 10/17, 11/21, 12/19, 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, check the site for updates: link to site,
Contra Dance Worcester on Saturday, October 10, features Jumpstart with Jeff Petrovich calling. Beginners’ lessons at 7:30, dancing 8-11 pm at Wesley Methodist Church, 114 Main Street, Worcester. Admission $8; students $6; children 12 and under free. Family friendly, alcohol free. Information at link to site or 508-853-4351. The Worcester Contra Dance usually takes place on the second Saturday of every month from September through June. There are exceptions for holidays and other events, so remember to check the schedule! Other dances scheduled on 11/14, 1/9, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12
Moms and More, meetings are held at Whitney Place, 238 W Main st, generally on the second Thursday and the last Tuesday of each month. Meeting time is 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Meetings are without children (exception: non-mobile infants), and childcare is not provided. Visitors are welcome to attend two Chapter Meetings as our guest before deciding to join.
Northborough Area Community Chorus is now in its 38th season and will be presenting a Christmas concert on December 6th and a Spring concert on May 2nd. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30pm at Algonquin Regional, prospective members are welcome to go to a rehearsal to learn more about the chorus. There are no tryouts involved, they are especially in need of basses and tenors. Since NACC is an adult organization, members must be 18+. Membership dues is $10.00 per year with an initial new member registration fee of $10.00. Link to their site Director: Anthony Volpe , Piano Accompaniment by David Rose, email contacts: contacts@nacc.net
Assabet Valley Juggling Club Meets every Tuesday 7-9pm in the Parish Hall at the First Parish Unitarian Church. Our club welcomes anyone of any age or skill level who juggles or would like to learn to juggle. Join us to have some fun, get some exercise, make new friends, and learn or practice the wonderful art of juggling! Link to facebook site Contact: spangreen@gmail.com
13-week DivorceCare Video Seminar at Grace Baptist Church on Thursdays beginning January 7, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Room 213/215. DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K), designed for kids ages 6 – 12, will run simultaneous to the Adult program in Room 111. The DivorceCare Seminar cost is $20 for the adult program and $15 for the kids program. For additional information, contact Louise Hale at (978) 562-8550 (ext 112) or lhale@gracehudson.org. Grace Baptist Church is located at 353 River Road, Hudson and on the web at www.gracehudson.org.
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