Volunteers Needed
Details: Hopedale Community Network has started Hopedale's first Winter Valet Service. Volunteers can help 16 seniors at the Hopedale Housing Authority (HHA) by cleaning snow off of their cars, moving the cars out of their parking spots, and replacing the cars once the driveways have been plowed (HHA takes care of plowing). If you can wipe snow off of a car and/or move the car to a cleaned space, please volunteer to help by contacting Kai at (508) 954-2792 or visit Hopedale Community Network’s Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/hopedalecommunitynetwork
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS TO THE MACC HOME & BUSINESS EXPO!
Details: Register today and grow your business now! This is a great opportunity for you to promote your business to thousands of potential buyers! If you are interested in renting a space or being a sponsor, just give us a call at the MACC office 508-473-6700. You may also contact Laura at chamber@milfordchamber.org to register.
Early Childhood Playgroup
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am -11:00am
Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 23 Pine St., Milford
Details: Free play, snack, stories, songs, large motor activities and stickers. Donation, $1 optional to help defray the cost of snacks and supplies. Donations of art supplies, snacks, and other items welcome. The playgroup is age appropriate for babies though preschool. Older siblings are welcome as helpers. Visit www.milforduu.org for more details or call 508-473-3589 or e-mail. fuumilford@conversent.net
Coin Show
Date: Wednesday February 8th
Time: 3:00pm -8:00pm
Location: Brians Restaurant, 91 Providence Rd., Northbridge
The BSU Observatory Viewing Program
Date: Wednesday, February 8th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Bridgewater State University Observatory, 24 Park Avenue, Bridgewater
Details: Public nights will take place each clear Wednesday starting January 25th. To see event dates and time please click here to view BSU's calendar, or click here to visit their Facebook page for up to date information, or call the observatory hotline (508-531-DARK) to check if the weather will allow viewing.
Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast
Date: Saturday February 11th
Time: 8:00am -11:00am
Location: Bellingham High School, 60 Blackstone St., Bellingham
Details: Bellingham High School Class of 2012 Operation Grad Committee pancake breakfast. Cost, $5 adults, $3 students, children under 5 free. Proceeds benefit the 2012 senior class overnight graduation party. For information, contact Charlene Cox at charlcox@comcast.net or at 508-966-0679.
Free Children's Art Class
Date: Saturday February 11th -Saturday April 28th
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Blessing House, 85 Bow St., Milford
Details: Offered by Compassion New England. Children 7 to 12 years old are invited to participate in classes for 12 Saturdays. Each week will have a new art project, snacks and fun. For more information call 508-482-0010 or email compassionne@bccma.org
Annual Chestnut Street Revue Fundraiser
Date: Saturday February 11th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: First Universalist Society, Franklin Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin
Details: Presented by the First Universalist Society in Franklin. Local musicians showcase their talents for a good cause. EMCEE Jeremy Wardle. Evening includes rock folk, classical, and other music selections for all tastes, refreshments will be available at intermission. Tickets are $12 per person (cash only) at the door. To reserve a group of tickets in advance contact Vicki Coates at vickicoates@comcast.net. All tickets are general seating.
Show at RAD Skatepark
Date: Saturday February 11th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: RAD Skatepark, 49 Uxbridge Rd, Mendon
ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Date: Sunday February 12th
Time: 7:30am -11:00am
Location: Charles River Lodge Hall, 37 Cottage St., Medway
Details: Includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, tea, juice or milk. Cost: adults $6; children 12 and under $3. Proceeds benefit the Charles River Lodge of Masons and Quinnobequin Chapter of Eastern Star charitable giving. For information, call 508-533-8971.
Preschool Story Time
Date: Tuesdays starting February 14th
Time: 10:00am
Location: Blessing House, 85 Bow St., Milford
Details: Join us for stories, snacks, crafts and fun. Children ages 2-5. Brought to you by Compassion New England. Off street parking available. Call 508-482-0010 with questions.
Ballroom Dancing
Date: Friday February 17th
Time: 7:15pm -11:00pm
Location: Medway VFW, 123 Holliston St., Medway
Details: Enjoy ballroom dancing to the music of the Boots Russo Band. Learn the tango starting at 7:15 p.m.; dance from 8-11 p.m. Snacks provided, cash bar. Tickets $12.00. For more information call 781-444-5963 or e-mail dancerbettyboop@aol.com
Victorian Tea
Date: Sunday February 19th
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Bancroft Memorial Library, 50 Hopedale St, Hopedale
Details: Step into the past at our Victorian Tea. Children grades 4th to 6th with adult. Students 7th and up and interested adults. Registration required limit 30 guests. Appropriate dress requested, please call for more information.
Call Mrs. Kraimer at 508-634-2209. or email ekraimer@cwmars.org.
U.S. Navy Band Northeast Woodwind Quintet
Date: Monday February 20th
Time: 10:00am
Location: Atria Draper Place, 25 Hopedale St., Hopedale
Details: We will be hosting the U.S. Navy Band Northeast Woodwind Quintet on President’s Day in the Community Room at Atria Draper Place. This is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by Friday, February 17th to 508-482-5995.
Rhode Island Flower Show
Date: Friday February 24th
Time: 10:00am -3:00pm
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence, RI
Details: Take the chill off this winter and breathe in the fresh air at the 19th Annual Rhode Island Flower Show. Reduced prices are available through the Mendon Senior Center. The theme of this imaginative exhibit is Simple Pleasures. Group rate tickets are $13 per person for parties of 15 or more. Regular ticket prices are: $16/seniors, $18/non-seniors, $7/children 6-12.
Several dining alternatives are available on site for lunch at indoor cafes and a cafeteria at an additional cost or pack a brown bag lunch. Carpooling is encouraged from the Mendon Senior Center. Van transportation is available on a first come basis for seniors without others means and persons with disabilities. All others will be considered on a space available basis. Please stop by or call the center at 508-478-6175 to register.
Let’s Laugh Today Meeting
Date: Monday February 27th
Time: 7:15pm –8:30pm
Location: First Universalist Society, Franklin Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin
Details: Beat the winter doldrums. Laughter yoga is a body-mind approach to health and wellness that any level of physical ability can do! When you pretend to laugh or act happy, your body produces the same happiness chemicals. Come and try this internationally acclaimed form of exercise that lifts your physical, emotional and mental health. There is a $5 donation per person with a maximum of $10 per family. Since laughter is dehydrating, bring a water bottle. Let’s Laugh Today is a monthly event open to the community, Linda and Bill Hamaker are Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers. For information call 608-660-2223 or visit www.letslaughtoday.com
Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Group
Date: Thursdays, January 26-March 1
Time: 6:30pm -8:00pm
Location: Hopedale Unitarian Parish, 65 Hopedale St., Hopedale
Details: Voluntary Simplicity is a six session discussion group. The members may continue to meet, if the participants wish, as a support group to help each other integrate simplicity into their lives.
Topics Covered:
1. The Meaning of Simplicity: The concept of simplicity, as a religious practice or philosophy of life, has a long history. How is simplicity connected to personal happiness and well-being?
2. Living More with Less: Accumulating material possessions is part of the American Dream. For some, the dream has become a nightmare. When do material possessions add meaning and when do they detract?
3. Making a Living: A growing number of people wish to resolve the cycle of making and spending so much money. They desire a simpler life. Why is that so difficult in our culture?
Price $22.00 (the cost of the workbook) For More information or to sign up contact Hopedale Unitarian Parish, 65 Hopedale St., Hopedale MA 01747 Phone : 508-473-0745 E-mail: hopedaleunitarian@verizon.net
19th annual Hopedale Police and Firefighters Ball
Date: Saturday March 3rd
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Heights, Milford
Details: Tickets are on sale now for the 19th annual Hopedale Police and Firefighters Ball on March 3, 2012 at the Portuguese Club, Prospect Heights, Milford.
The ball is a non-profit, community event designed as a night of fun for all. The evening begins with a cocktail hour from 6 to 6:45 p.m. A brief opening ceremony will follow. Dinner is a five-course meal provided by Oliva's Catering of Milford.
The band for the evening is Steve Anthony and Persuasion playing dance music from the '50s to today. During the night there will be a live auction, raffles and a drawing for a door prize.
Tickets are $30 a person or a table of 10 can be reserved for $300. Tickets are available from any ball committee member. For ticket info call 508-634-2227.
MACC HOME & BUSINESS EXPO
Date: Saturday March 31st
Time: 10:00am -4:00pm
Location: Blackstone Valley Tech, 65 Pleasant St., Upton
Details: The EXPO has been such a tremendous success, we have decided to expand! We will now have 2 gymnasiums at Blackstone Valley Tech in Upton full of local businesses, crafters, food vendors, children’s entertainment and more! Come on down and see all of the exciting things our community has to offer!
Hopedale Public Library Digital Video Collection expanded to include over 400 new titles
Details: C/W MARS has added a Maximum Access subscription of A&E, Biography Channel, and History Channel videos to our digital collection. The 412 “always available” titles include episodes from many popular series, among them Biography, American Justice, Haunted History, Criss Angel: Mindfreak, Food Tech, and more..there's something for everyone in this collection!
The new videos may be accessed by going to the digital books website (http://digitalbooks.cwmars.org), checking them out like any other digital item, and downloading them to your computer. They may be transferred to compatible portable devices (sorry, no Apple products) and, like all our digital items, check in automatically on their expiration date. No late fees! We will have access to this collection until December 30, 2012.
