Our Communities
UPCOMING NORTHERN 50 TRIPS - Brochures are available at your local Northern Bank & Trust Company branch. Contact J. Lawrence Mawn for more information or reservations at (781) 937-5412.
IRELAND - Shades of Ireland departure: October 10, 2008. Limerick, Medieval Castle Banquet, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Farm Visit, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny, Castle Stay and Dublin. Experience medieval Ireland and the ambiance of a real castle during a fun filled banquet featuring music, food and traditional entertainment. Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's most beautiful coastal routes. Overnight in a castle and delight in the pleasures of royalty. Rates: Double $2,699 per person, Single $3,199, Triple $2,679. Includes round trip air from Logan, hotel transfers, air taxes and fees surcharges of $240.00 (subject to increase until paid in full). Not included in price: cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person
ACTON
Town of Acton's web site: http://www.town.acton.ma.us/
The
local newspaper, The Beacon, has a web site at http://www.townonline.com/acton/
Acton/Boxborough Newcomers and Neighbors ... Opening Doors to Friendship
Acton Garden Club P.O. Box 2137, Acton, MA 01720 www.actongardenclub.org
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – check web sites for schedules and shows at:
Acton Jazz Café – 452 Great Rd, Acton, MA 978-263-6161 actonjazzcafe.com
Ichabod’s Café – 166 Great Rd, Acton, MA 978-635-9269 ichabodscafe.com
Savoury Lane – 251 Arlington St, Acton, MA 978-263-8743 savourylane.com
TOWN EVENTS
October 1, 7:00 pm Acton Community Housing Corp meeting, Town Hall
October 4 – Nov 8, 10 am – 2 pm Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market, Pearl St, West Acton, MA
October 3, 10 am – 4 pm Oktoberfest West Acton, MA
October 12, 3:45 Council on Aging Board Meeting, Town Hall
October 14, 7:00 Sidewalk Committee Meeting, Town Hall
ACTON GARDEN CLUB meetings held at Town Hall rm 204 actongardenclub.org
October 6, 9:00 a.m. Just Cook; a lecture, demonstration and lunch; learn about the best herbs to grow in our zone; inter-planting and companion planting along with the many ways of harvesting, preserving and using herbs. After the demonstration you will be invited to the buffet table for lunch.
October 13, 9:15 a.m. Horticulture Study Group; Tour of “Dam House” & Perennial Plant Exchange
October 14, GCFM Designing Principles,
October 15-17, GCFM Landscape Design School, Series 13, Regis College
October 20, 9:15 a.m. Floral Design Study Group; Plaque Design
October 20, GCFM Design Workshop
KITCHEN OUTFITTERS Cooking Classes Thursdays at 6:30 pm, Chef Joe Corso, cost $55; kitchenoutfitters.net; check web for topics and occasional Saturday sessions.
BILLERICA
Town of Billerica's web site: www.town.billerica.ma.us/
The
local newspaper's web site: www.townonline.com/billerica/
Saturday, Oct. 31-
HARVEST FAIR
Parish Hall, 470 Boston Road, Billerica. Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Table rental reservations now being taken for St. Theresa Women’s Club Harvest Fair. $30/table. Call Charlotte, 978-663-2274.
SINGLES DANCE
Irish-American Club, 616 Middlesex Tpke., Billerica, Every Sunday, 7-11 p.m. Door open 6:30 pm. New England Singles Dances for all ages over 40.$10. www.singlesdances-newengland.com
Yearly Seasonal Flu Clinic:
Saturday, October 17, 2009
9am-12noon
Town Hall Auditorium
Billerica Residents, Age 19 and older only
(Age 65 + bring your senior health cards and/or Medicare card)
Clinic is FREE
Billerica Recreation Dept.
248 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: 978-671-0921
BOSTON BRUINS at TD Bank Garden (Trips- price includes transportation)
February 4 vs.Montreal Canadians– Thursday * 7:00 PM Game time ($ 65/ticket)
March 29 vs.Buffalo Sabres Thursday * 7:00 PM Game time ($ 55/ticket)
BOSTON CELTICS at TD Bank Garden (Trips- price includes transportation)
December 18 vs.Philadelphia '76ers – Friday * 7:30 PM Game time ($ 60/ticket)
February 27 vs.NJ Nets – Saturday * 1:00 PM Game time ($ 60/ticket)
March 24 vs. Denver Nuggets – Wednesday * 7:00 PM Game time ($ 90/ticket)
NOV. 14, NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW; NEW!! Saturday. Leave Billerica early and
spend the day in this bustling city. Reserved seats for 4 pm Radio City Christmas Show. Your
escort will assist in suggestions and directions around the city.
Cost $149.00 pp
NOV. 27, NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING; NEW DATE!! Friday. Leave Billerica early and spend
the day shopping and browsing the many shops in this bustling city. Your escort will assist in
suggestions and directions around the city.
Cost: $59.00 pp
DEC. 6; CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT; Sunday - Deluxe motorcoach with beverages and donuts
served en route. Admission to 2 decorated historical mansions; 10-mile scenic drive of Newport;
Brunch at the Atlantic Beach Club; shopping and browsing the Brick Market Place; tour
La Salette Shrine lighting display.
Cost: $89.00 pp
BURLINGTON
Town of Burlington's web site: www.burlington.org/
Burlington
Public Library web site: www.burlingtonpubliclibrary.org/
Burlington
newspaper web site: www2.townonline.com/burlington/
Events at the Library
“Truck Day” photos at the Library
Truck enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy strolling through the first – floor Gallery at the Burlington Library during the month of September, to see martin Grubner’s wonderful exhibit of photos taken at Burlington Truck Days from 2001 to 2008. Whether you’re hopping to catch sight of your self in one of the pictures or just enjoy looking at big vehicles, this exhibit will be a treat for the eyes.
Landlocked Forest Images
Do pause while entering and exiting the library building to enjoy the photographs of Burlington’s landlocked Forest on display in the glass cases in September. The photographs, contributed by members of the Friends of the Landlocked Forest, offer a fascinating look at what is, at present, a pristine nature preserve in our busy suburban town.
Burlington Recreation Department Events
Burlington Municipal Truck day
“Kids” of all ages (infants to grandparents) are invited to enjoy a free fun-filled day at Burlington’s 12th annual Municipal truck day on Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Town Common. Come hear the sirens and horns and get a close up view of a variety of vehicles. Be sure to bring your camera! For further information, please contact the Burlington Recreation Department at 781-270-1695, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Adult tennis lessons
Adult tennis lessons will be offered this fall at Simonds Park Tennis Courts. Adult Tennis is limited to one session per person. The schedule is as follows: Tuesdays, Sept.8- Oct. 6, 6-7 p.m., Beginners, Activity 110113-A; Thursdays, Sept 10-Oct. 8, 6-7 p.m., Beginners, Activity 110113-B; Tuesdays, Sept. 8- Oct. 6, 7-8 p.m. Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Activity 110123-A; and Thursdays, Sept 10-Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m.; Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Activity 110123-B
Bring your own tennis racquet.
Make-ups: If outdoor courts are not playable, classes will be canceled. For cancellation information, call the Recreation department after 4 p.m. on the day of class. We will try to make up all rained-out classes before the end of each session on an alternate day of the week. Your instructor will inform you of dates and times for make-up classes. Instructor: Rob Newton, Location: Simonds Park Tennis Courts (five weeks) $37.
CHELMSFORD
The Town of Chelmsford web site is: http://chelmsfordma.virtualtownhall.net/Home/
The
Town paper's web site: www.townonline.com/Chelmsford
Rhode Island’s Blithewold Mansion, Spring in New England:
Date: April 28, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 AM departure / 4:30 PM return
Everyone Welcome
Fee: $89.00 pp
Travel by luxury motorcoach. You’ll be treated to a guided tour of Blithewold Mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay. Stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens when the daffodils are at their peak. Lunch following at White’s of Westport. All taxes and gratuities are covered excluding gratuities to driver and escort. Please contact Chelmsford Community Education 978-251-5151.
Cruise to the Isles of Shoals from Portsmouth, NH
Date: June 19, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: Approx departure 8:00 AM / approx return 6:00 PM
Everyone Welcome
Fee: $89.00
Round trip deluxe motorcoach with a tour escort. Coach travels to Portsmouth, NH where you will board your excursion boat for a three-hour narrated cruise to the Isles of Shoals, nine small islands straddling the border of Maine and New Hampshire. Enjoy lunch in Hampton, NH at the Old Salt Restaurant. After lunch you’ll travel to famous Hampton Beach. There will be time to browse the shops or take a walk along the beach. Taxes and gratuities for driver and escort are not included.
Library Café for ages 8 through adult:
When: April 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: MacKay Public Library – McCarthy Meeting Room
The Main Library’s Meeting Room will be transformed into a relaxed café. Come sip coffee or juice, have a snack and browse through some specially selected books.
“CSI – Chelmsford”
When: April 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: MacKay Public Library – McCarthy Meeting Room
Crime Scene Investigator Erik Koester from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab in Danvers will deliver the real world picture of Crime Scene Investigations. Using a power point presentation and some hands on tools of the trade he will try to dispel some of the myths created by popular TV shows and show us how the State crime labs use science in solving crimes and convicting criminals.
All are welcome.
LITTLETON
Town of Littleton web site: www.littletonma.org/
Littleton's
newspaper web site: www.littletonindependent.com
Bach’s Lunch Concert
Indian Hill Music School
36 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
12-1 PM
Free Admission
Call 978-486-9524 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org
Sunday, December 21
Messiah Sing
Congregational Church of Littleton
300 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
3 PM
Tickets $5 at the door
For more information email conductor@nashoba-chorale.org
MELROSE
Melrose newspaper web site: www.Melrosefreepress.com
City
of Melrose web site: www.Cityofmelrose.org/
MELROSE ARTS FESTIVAL...APRIL 16-18, 2010
MACA (Melrose Arts and Cultural Association) will hold its annual Arts Festival April 16-18, 2010 at Memorial Hall in Melrose. The three day Festival is a juried show and features original fine art and fine craft by over 40 exhibitors who will display their own works. The Arts Festival presents local Melrose artists as well as artists from surrounding areas.
Show hours are Friday April 16: 7:00-10PM, Saturday April 17: 11AM to 8PM, and Sunday April 18: 11AM to 5PM. The Melrose Arts Festival includes live musical entertainment throughout the weekend, with food and drink available for purchase. Memorial Hall is an extremely attractive historic Melrose Landmark, centrally located and easily accessed by public transportation. Based on past experience, almost 2000 visitors are expected to attend this free public event. The Melrose Arts Festival, now in it 5th year, has become eagerly anticipated in the community and there will be very extensive local and regional advertising, including Boston and Cambridge.
April 10 - Open Registration Day!
Ages: All Ages Date: Sat, April 10 @ Middle School
Cost: FREE! Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
The Melrose Recreation Dept. will be holding an open
registration day on April 10 for anyone interested in
registering for our Summer programs. Our registration
table will be located in the vendor section of the
Melrose Health Fair. Please be sure to stop by to pick
up a brochure, find out information, ask questions, and
register by cash or check if interested.
April 10 - Melrose Health Fair
Ages: All Ages Date: Sat, April 10 @ Middle School
Cost: FREE! Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
May 20- Red Sox Game Night
Ages: All Ages Date: Thu, May 20 @ Fenway Park
Cost: $65 Time: 7:10pm (First Pitch)
Join us for our Melrose Community Night at Fenway
Park. The Recreation Dept has over 40 available spots
for Melrose residents to attend the Boston Red Soxvs. Minnesota Twins Thursday night game. Each
participant will receive one ticket to the game (Section
5, Box 91) and a goody bag that will be delivered to
them by the Red Sox staff at their seats. Goody bags
are typically comprised of programs, media guides, and
special gifts provided by the Red Sox team.
Registration will open on May 6 at 8:30am at the
Recreation Office. Each person will only be allowed to
register for two spots in the event (two tickets & two
goody bags per person). Anyone who registers will
receive their ticket(s) on May 6. All participants are
responsible for their own transportation to the game.
June-Aug
Neighborhood Night Out
Ages: All Ages Dates: *To Be Released*
Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mayor Dolan and your Board of Alderman invite
Melrose to join them for several casual neighborhood
get-together. Come down and meet your neighbors, get
some free slush, and be apart of the free games and
activities provided by the Melrose Recreation
Department. Be sure to check out the Recreation Dept
website in June for the official schedule and park list of
all the Neighborhood Night Out events.
Aug – Mayor’s Night Out
Ages: All Ages Date: Tue @ Pine Banks BB Turf
Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Melrose, come out and celebrate! Mayor Dolan is
excited to hold his annual Mayor’s Night Out event.
Be sure to check out the Recreation Dept website in
August for the official date and time of the event.
This event will have free slush, vendor tables, face
painting, games, activities, and an address
July 3 - 4th of July Celebration
Ages: All Ages Date: Sat, July 3 @ Common Park
Cost: FREE! Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Come join us for our annual bike and carriage parade
around Common Park. Bring your decorated bike,
wagon, carriage, scooter, skateboard, or other custom
ride and take part in the festivities. Registration starts at
9:30am for the parade and will begin at 10:00am, sharp
so be sure to register early! Enjoy hot pizza, drinks, and
lots of snacks while partaking in the festivities. Free
face painting, games, activities, and open bounce house
for all kids in the crowd.
Free Movie Nights @ Melrose Memorial Hall
Presented by: Mayor Dolan & Melrose Recreation Dept.
Wednesday, August 4 6 pm
Wednesday, August 11 6 pm
G & PG movies only.
Admission is free. Popcorn available for purchase
Movie viewings made possible by the generosity of the Victoria McLaughlin Foundation, Inc.
*FREE! Open Parks Program*
Ages: All Ages Dates: Mon – Thu
Cost: FREE! Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Session: June 28 – Aug 12
Locations: Common, Hesseltine, & Foss Park
Melrose Recreation will be staffing three of our
neighborhood parks all summer! Our Park Instructors
will be available to play sports, organize games, run
activities, and setup arts & crafts projects for all who
are interested. Just show up and we will provide the
fun. Bring your friends or come and meet new ones. It
is our mission to get all Melrose kids outside and into
our beautiful parks to play and socialize. Be sure to take
back the summer with us outdoors! *Supervision is
limited. A guardian must accompany any child under
the age of 8, and must remain for the duration
of participation. *
WESTFORD
Town of Westford web site: http://www.westford-ma.gov/
Westford
local newspaper web site: www.townonline.com/westford/
Christmas Tree Pickup- Jan. 10 & 11, call 978-392-0028 or wfa-tree@verizon.net. Donation $10.00
Westford Parent Connection (WPC) – visit www.westford.com/wpc for info on parent enrichment programs.
Westford Regional Art Event- March 27 through 29th. Visit www.westford.com/PCA
WOBURN
City of Woburn web site: http://www.cityofwoburn.com
Woburn
Daily Times Chronicle: http://www.woburnonline.com
Council of Social Concern
Neighbors helping Neighbors
Charity Telethon Sunday March 1, 2009 4:00PM – 8:00PM live on your local cable channels (RCN-13, Comcast-10, Verizon-45) Help support important services in our community by taking part in our first telethon. Call in pledges to (781) 995-4178
21st Annual Auction Saturday April 4, 2009 doors open at 5:30 PM. Silent auction-Cash bar-Dinner-Dessert-Live Auction $40 per person. **Tickets sold in advance/no tickets sold at the door** Great items to bid on!!!
For additional information on any of the Council’s events, please visit their website www.socialconcern.org
Woburn Civic Welcome Wagon
The Woburn Civic Welcome Wagon is still in need of volunteers to help welcome new families for the Holiday Season and the New Year. The Welcome Wagon is made up of current Woburn residents who have volunteered to go out and greet people and families who have recently moved to the Woburn area. New residents are greeted with a booklet of helpful information including local government figure information, helpful Woburn websites, and a calendar of events among other things.
The booklet also includes important numbers such as to city departments, local schools, and local Woburn hospitals and emergency numbers. It also includes detailed information about local organizations and other generally helpful information to have if you are new to Woburn. Along with the booklet new residents get voter registration information, postal service information, a small gift, and most importantly a familiar face to say "hello" to!
New greeters are always welcome and needed! So if any current residents are interested in helping out with the program don't hesitate to contact Morgan Randall at mrandall@sciwoburn.org or by calling the SCI Woburn office at (781) 935-5820.
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