Sermons About Famous People in June at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
A sermon about the life of Ruth will be preached by Pastor Tim Knapp on Sunday, June 28th, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Acton. This sermon will wrap up Pastor Knapp’s series entitled “Overcoming the Overwhelming”. Throughout June, Pastor Knapp has led us closer to God through the lives of famous Old Testament people, teaching us how they overcame tremendous problems by God’s grace. If you missed any of the previous sermons, come to the service at 9 a.m. on 472 Mass. Ave. and Prospect Street. The church is handicap accessible at both entrances. For further information please call 978-263-
5156 or visit www.mtcalvatyacton.org.
Classic Trax Band
This groovy concert features music of the Flower Power Days. Street Address: NARA Park Amphitheater, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton. Day of week, date and time of event: Thurs., July 23, 7-9 PM. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact number for more info: Please contact Acton Recreation at 978-264-9608 ext. 0 or visit www.acton-ma.gov for more information.
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Boxboro
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Boxborough Board of Health, announces that a Well Adult Clinic will be held on Wed., July 8th from 11:00–12:00 at the United Church (vestry), 723 Mass Ave. Boxborough. Drop in for Blood Pressure, Pulse Screening and Diet Teaching. No appointment is necessary. For further information, please contact Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice at 978/425-6675 or 1-800-698-3307 or visit us at www.nashoba.org
Acton’s Conservation Lands Focus of Summer Exhibition
As a member of Acton’s Land Stewardship Committee, Philip Keyes has spent a lot of time building trails, clearing brush and working on the general upkeep of the properties owned by the Town. While wandering, looking, enjoying these preserved sites, he has also been photographing them. He will present a small portion of his photographs at the Acton Memorial Library for the months of July and August.
Keyes wants people to follow his footsteps and wander through the unique and varied conservation lands. His photographs capture the beauty of the lands but he also explores the cycles of life and death that is the continuing process of the natural world. He captures an element that the casual walked does not notice but is a vibrant part of any meadows, wetlands or wooded area. There is a wealth of diversity in Acton’s Conservation Lands. Keyes has captured that diversity in such a manner that residents should be proud of what they own.
The photographs are also interesting from an artistic point of view. Keyes has focused on the small and intimate as well as the larger views. Their presence draws the viewer along and hopefully Keyes will accomplish his goal of having others explore the lands.
“Photo Explorations: Acton Conservation Lands”
July – Aug., 2009. Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street. 978-264 9641
Free Library Hours: Mon., Thurs., 9-9; Fri., 9-5; Sat., 9-1 pm.
Two or More Days Summer Program
For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Looking for a flexible, engaging program for your young toddler or preschooler, check out the JCC Early Learning Center Acton’s Summer Fun program June 22- Aug. 21, located at 133 Prospect Street, Acton. Full or part- week options available (minimum 2 days); select the number of weeks you need. We are open 7:30am-6:00pm throughout the summer. We are now enrolling children ages 20 months through 5 years; call us and choose your weeks, days and hours. Each week is a different theme including Beach and Water Science, Insects, Nature, Hikes, Camping, Theater Arts, Sports and Time Capsules. Children will enjoy cooking and special programs such as movement with Catarina. Want to know more, visit us at www.jccearlylearning.org or call Ronit Ben-Shir 978-266-9988 to register. Grab your sunscreen and join us for lots of SUMMER FUN.
Calling All Junior Fire Fighters!
The Maynard Family Association is hosting its annual Fire Truck Wash on Sa.,July 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring your buckets and sponges and join us as we wash Maynard’s fire trucks. Then enjoy some Erickson’s ice cream! This event is free of charge to Family Association Members and $5.00 per family for non-members. For more information, or to help at this event, please contact
Sheila Kelly at events@maynardfam.org
2009 AppleMan Triathlon July 19, 2009 Long Lake Town Beach Littleton, MA
It’s just three weeks to the sixth annual AppleMan Triathlon put on by the Littleton Rotary Club as a fundraiser for various area charities. This sprint distance triathlon (1/2 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run) has sold out its first five years and will soon sell out at this year’s limit of 500 triathletes. The beachfront transition area, challenging and scenic race course, and crowds of spectators have made this race a New England favorite. Also, the hundreds of cowbells distributed to volunteers and for sale to spectators make this one of the noisiest races around!
The 2004 inaugural event attracted over 350 competitors including Rick and Dick Hoyt, the father-son racing team of Boston Marathon fame, and Jeff Larsen of TV’s Channel 5 “SmartRoutes”. ABC’s “Good Morning America” show even sent a film crew to cover the race as part of a special feature being produced on Rick and Dick Hoyt.
The race starts with a GPS measured ? mile swim in Long Lake. The 10-mile bike course has fast flats, challenging hills and exhilarating descents through the rolling countryside of Littleton and Acton as it goes past apple orchards and horse farms. The run starts off through the neighborhoods of Littleton where many residents come out to cheer the participants on. It then goes “off-road” onto the infamous “Two Brothers Trail”. The first part of the trail goes through fields of wild flowers before taking a turn into the uphill forest section. Here roots, rocks and old stonewalls test the triathletes’ running strength. After the trail section, they emerge back onto the roads where the last ? mile is along the shoreline of Long Lake to the beach finish line.
There will be food provided by Ed’s Weenies and many sponsors will have displays and samples available. There’s also a playground on the beach for the kids.
For the first time, the Appleman will be live webcast worldwide for all those unable to attend the event. To watch the race start and finish go to www.applemantriathlon.com and click on the video link.
As with last year we’ll have Saturday eve race bag pick up at Long Lake from 5:00 – 7:00PM on July 18th. While there, participants and fans can enjoy the music and food service provided by the Littleton Rotary Club.
To register got to www.firm-racing.com. See pictures and video of previous years races at www.applemantriathlon.com.
If you have any questions contact F.I.R.M. or send an Email to info@applemantriathlon.com
Bye, Bye, Birdie
The Concord Youth Theatre Teen and Young Adult Performers will present Bye, Bye, Birdie on July 10, 11. 17 and 18 at the air conditioned Middlesex School Theatre, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, MA
Tickets are available on line with a credit card at www.concordyouththeatre.org and the cost is $15.00 per ticket. Show time is 7:30 for all performances. If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please call 978 371-1482 and leave a reservation.
Many of your favorite CYT performers will be in this production, plus many newcomers, from Concord, Lexington, Bedford, Sudbury, Lincoln, Acton, Carlisle and other surrounding towns. Come and enjoy an evening of fun, song and dance.
Optical Illusions and Ultraviolet Light Featured at The Discovery Museums
Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Children’s Discovery programs are designed for toddlers through Pre-K and Science Discovery programs are designed for grades K through 8. The Discovery Museums campus is closed on Sat., July 4., Fri., July 3
Colors of the American Flag 10:00 AM Children’s Discovery What colors are in the American flag? Green, black, and orange? Make an optical illusion of the American flag in honor of our country’s independence day.
Tues., July 7. “Rays” Awareness 10:00 AM Science Discovery. Why should you wear sunscreen when you’re outdoors? Learn about ultraviolet light and do some simple experiments to see how sunscreen protects you by blocking harmful rays. Get ready for summer and make your own UV detector bracelet to take home. Outdoor program, weather permitting.
For more information please visit us at www.discoverymuseums.org
FREE money for your favorite cause!
Last fall the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce partnered with area non-profits to help them raise money. The Chamber created an “Affiliate” program so that charities, PTOs, scout troops, and other non-profits could get their supporters to register for the MWCOC’s Oktoberfest 5K Run/Walk and earn $5 back on each $15 registration they brought to the Chamber in their name. The response for the first year was overwhelming! 28 affiliates signed up and sent the flyer and registration form to their contacts. As a result, 433 race participants raised over $3,000 for their favorite cause.
This year, we want more affiliates, more participants and more money given back to our 8 communities of Acton, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Littleton, Maynard, Stow and Westford – and beyond! This year’s race will be held on Saturday, October 3rd in West Acton, in conjunction with the West Acton Oktoberfest festivities. It’s not too soon to form teams, or talk to your favorite non-profit or cause to make sure they are signed up as a Chamber affiliate! For more information on this incredible fundraising opportunity – we call it FREE money – please give Sarah Fletcher a call at 978.263.0010.
Emerson Hospital launches pain management program with Massachusetts General Hospital
Local residents suffering from pain can now find relief close to home. Emerson Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) are launching the Mass General Pain Medicine Program at Emerson Hospital, offering patients more comprehensive options for the treatment of pain.
Two Mass General pain medicine specialists with expertise in the comprehensive management of chronic and cancer-related pain are offering their services to patients at Emerson Hospital. Both of these pain medicine physicians provide patient consults and perform a range of advanced pain treatment interventions using one of Emerson’s four new operating rooms, which is outfitted with state-of-the-art pain intervention technology.
Diagnosing the source of pain
Chronic pain is associated with many different conditions, and the key to successful treatment often lies in pinpointing the cause. One of the more common types of pain is caused by a herniated disc in either the low back or the neck. “This is the classic pain that radiates down the leg or the arm,” said Chris Gilligan, MD, MBA, a Mass General physician who specializes in pain related to spine disorders. “Most people clearly describe these symptoms, and there may also be clues on the physical exam, like numbness or weakness in the painful arm or leg. In most cases, an MRI can localize the source of the pain, and we can promptly proceed with treatment: a simple injection of medication that combines a local anesthetic with a steroid to speed resolution of pain.”
The injection, which is made into the epidural space of the spine, is safely performed under X-ray guidance. Most people experience relief within a week or so of receiving the pain intervention. But treatment doesn’t stop there. “We follow a comprehensive approach to treating each patient as a whole, and would typically prescribe physical therapy and medication,” said Padma Gulur, MD, a Mass General anesthesiologist. “At times, we incorporate acupuncture or massage therapy—anything that works for the individual patient.” Drs. Gilligan and Gulur are collaborating with Emerson physical therapy staff on programs designed to build core muscle strength and flexibility and to correct posture, approaches that are central to restoring function in many patients with chronic pain.
There are many other causes of chronic neck and low back pain. One of the more common causes occurs when arthritis affects the facet joints—the joints at the back of the spinal column. Here again, listening carefully to each patient describe their symptoms, a physical exam, and use of diagnostic imaging can help to determine the source of the pain. Many patients will gain significant pain reduction with simple measures, like use of a short course of medication together with physical therapy. But some patients will require more advanced treatment, and here radiofrequency treatment involves the precise identification of the painful nerves followed by the application of radiofrequency energy to the nerves. This treatment often provides significant pain reduction for months to years.
Sophisticated treatment options. Some individuals will suffer with pain that persists despite many attempts at treatment, including surgery. Pain medicine specialists are uniquely equipped to offer hope. Many new pain medications and other approaches to treatment have appeared in recent years. Among the most advanced pain treatments is spinal cord stimulation, an approach that often provides relief for patients with persistent pain that has not responded to other therapies. “We place an electrical lead into the epidural space, which releases a carefully programmed electrical impulse,” said Dr. Gilligan. “This produces a pleasant, tingling sensation that ‘covers’ the pain. In the majority of cases, spinal cord stimulation works well, and patients go on to receive a permanent, implanted pacemaker-like device that delivers the pain-relieving impulses for long-term pain control. It’s great to be able to offer this option to patients.”
Dr. Gulur has a special interest and expertise in treating cancer pain. In the majority of those with cancer-related pain, it and other treatment-related unpleasant effects like nausea can be effectively controlled with oral medications. For those whose pain cannot be controlled with oral medications alone, there are also advanced pain treatment options. “We can deliver strong pain medication through a tiny, implantable device that delivers medicine directly to the spine,” she said. “This approach results in fewer side effects and is especially useful for end-of-life care, ensuring the highest quality of life.”Setting treatment goals
Pain specialists are moving away from judging the success or failure of pain treatment by using patient-reported pain scores alone, instead preferring to assess function. “We want to ensure that our treatment means not only pain reduction, but that this also means that you are able to do the things that are important to you, perhaps in a modified way,” said Dr. Gulur. “Maybe you can’t vacuum your home in a half-hour, as you used to, but can you still get it done? We try to set realistic expectations for treatment, and that includes setting goals for restoring function. And we’re here to help our patients with chronic pain to meet those goals.”
For more information on the Massachusetts General Hospital Pain Management Program at Emerson, call 978.287.8523.
Acton Boxborough Rotary Club will be Hosting their 17th Annual Presidents’ Golf Tournament
On Wed., Aug. 19th the Acton Boxborough Rotary Club will be hosting their 17th Annual Presidents’ Golf Tournament. The Tournament will be held at The Woods of Westminster located at 90 Bean Porridge Hill Road, Westminster, MA 01473. Registration begins at 8:00am with Continental Breakfast. Golfers will play scramble scoring with a shotgun start at 9am.
The Acton-Boxborough Rotary club is very pleased to offer you the opportunity to enjoy a great day of golf while supporting a very worthy cause.
All funds raised go to the Acton–Boxborough Charitable Fund which supports many youth activities including Vocational Scholarships & DARE. Other activities include International Relief, Senior Activities, and Community Assistance.
Every dollar raised is distributed without administrative fees. You can be sure that 100% of your contribution is dispersed. We invite you to join us for golf, become a sponsor and or give a donation. Help us help our kids and community.
For more information please contact Lindsay Dean by phone at 978-889-1711 or e-mail ldean@hiboxborough.com. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at this wonderful occasion.
Acton Memorial Library Closes July 3rd to July 5th
The Acton Memorial Library will be closed Fri., July 3rd through Sun., July 5th for Independence Day weekend. Normal library hours during the summer are Mon., through Thurs., 9-9; Fri., 9-5 and Sat., 9-1. The library is closed on Sun., until Sept. Library users are reminded to bring their cards with them in order to check out materials. Lost or stolen library cards should be reported to the library immediately. The circulation desk can be reached at 978-264-9641 x271.
July 4th at NARA Park
Free concert 6-10 pm, Fireworks following concert. Food vendors onsite. Parking at Nagog Park Drive, Street Address: 63 Hayward Road, Acton. Day of week, date and time of event: Sat., July 4, 6:00-10:15 PM. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact number for more info: Please contact Acton Recreation at 978-264-9608 ext. 0 or visit www.acton-ma.gov for more information.
Solar Winds Quintet
Street Address: NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton. Day of week, date and time of event: Thurs., July 2, 6:30 PM. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact number for more info: Please contact Acton Recreation at 978-264-9608 ext. 0 or visit www.acton-ma.gov for more information.
Scooby Snax Band
Celebrate the great music of Motown. Street Address: NARA Park Amphitheater, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton. Day of week, date and time of event: Thurs., July 16, 7-9 PM. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact number for more info: Please contact Acton Recreation at 978-264-9608 ext. 0 or visit www.acton-ma.gov for more information.
Classic Trax Band
This groovy concert features music of the Flower Power Days. Street Address: NARA Park Amphitheater, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton. Day of week, date and time of event: Thurs., July 23, 7-9 PM. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact number for more info: Please contact Acton Recreation at 978-264-9608 ext. 0 or visit www.acton-ma.gov for more information.
In The House Band
Exciting concert featuring selections from the Summer of Love. Street Address: NARA Park Amphitheater, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton. Day of week, date and time of event: Thurs., July 30, 7-9 PM. Cost: Free, donations welcome. Contact number for more info: Please contact Acton Recreation at 978-264-9608 ext. 0 or visit www.acton-ma.gov for more information.
24th Annual N.E. Wolpac Summer Baseball Program
Registration is now underway for the N.E.Wolfpac Baseball Program (formerly the Colonial Baseball Camp) to be conducted by former Merrimack College, Acton–Boxborough Regional and Littleton High School Varsity Coach, Steve Donovan.
The program is open to boys and girls ages 8-12 interested in improving their baseball skills and HAVING FUN. Fundamentals and techniques in fielding, throwing, pitching, catching and hitting will be covered. Positioning and game play will also be covered. The instruction is individualized so that all abilities are welcome.
Session 1 will be held June 29 – July 3 and Session 2 July 6 – July 10. The hours are 8:30am – 4:00pm each day regardless of weather and will be held at Veterans Field, Acton. Each session is $175. To register contact the Acton Recreation Department at 978-264-9608. Program questions can be emailed to Coach Donovan at sdono27@comcast.net
Summer News from Acton Recreation
Summer is now here and if you haven't signed up for your beach pass, it's not too late. Seasonal rates for Acton Household Family is $185 and non-Resident Household Family is $235. Individual, Senior and Couple rates are also available. If you opt, a daily beach rate can be paid onsite to the beach monitor. Daily rate for Acton Resident is $5 per day or $20 per household family per day and non-resident daily rate is $7 per day or $25 per household family per day.
If you are seeking an affordable and fun program for your child, Acton Recreation is still accepting registrations for all session weeks. The program is broken down into weekly themed sessions beginning June 29 for children ages 4-13. The full day program is $205 for youth ages 6-13 and the Mighty Mini program is $125 per 1/2 day session. There is a pre and post care option for parents who may need additional hours. Full day program runs from 8AM-4PM and 1/2 program is 8AM-12 or 12-4PM.
This summer we have a great array of tennis classes being offered both indoors and outdoors,and sports programs for all ages including condition classes, multi-sport clinics, beach volley ball and more!
Visit the Recreation Department page of the Town Website at www.acton-ma.gov for more information on all programs offered. All registrations forms are listed on the site including program details. Concert and special event flyers may also be found on the website. Please check for updates. You may also visit the Recreation Department located at the Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720 or email recreation@acton-ma.gov
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Boxboro
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Boxborough Board of Health, announces that a Well Adult Clinic will be held on Wed., July 8th from 11:00–12:00 at the United Church (vestry), 723 Mass Ave. Boxborough. Drop in for Blood Pressure, Pulse Screening and Diet Teaching. No appointment is necessary. For further information, please contact Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice at 978/425-6675 or 1-800-698-3307 or visit us at www.nashoba.org
Legendary Folk Singer
Legendary folk singer Bill Staines will give a concert on the front lawn of the Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, on July 22 at 7:00 p.m. Bill’s travel oriented songs have entertained listeners for many years. His popular children’s song, All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir, has recently been published and copies of his book will be available for autographing. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy the music of this troubadour. This program is part of the Summer Music On the Lawn series that is sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library. The rain location for this concert is the Hunt Gym, 90 Stow Street, Concord. For more information, please call (978) 318-3358.
Maynard Community Chest raises $8,000 at Community Chest Challenge Triathlon
The Maynard Community Chest sends a huge thank you to Comcast Cable, Leaktite Corporation, the individual donors, the volunteers, and the 8 relay teams who competed for Maynard on June 7th in the 7th Annual Community Chest Challenge, co-sponsored with the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest. Maynard started participating in the Community Chest Challenge 5 years ago, and we have consistently increased our number of Maynard teams and fundraising efforts every year. Donations collected by Maynard teams go to support 18 local charitable organizations that provide a wide range of human services to the Maynard community.
We would not have been able to raise so much money this year without the help of Comcast Cable and Leaktite Corporation. We thank both of these businesses for supporting the Maynard community. This generous corporate sponsorship enables 100% of the donations raised by the 8 Maynard teams to go directly to our 18 supported human service organizations.
The 8 relay teams each consisted of 2-6 people with 2 people competing in each leg of the race: an 11-mile bike, a 3-mile run and a 2-mile canoe. Athletes of all ages and abilities participated on Maynard’s 8 teams: Team O.I.M., Maynard’s Finest, The Milltown Six, Maynard Sisters, Ms. Munch, and Revenge of the ‘Nards I, II, and III!
We thank the 8 people who volunteered for Maynard on race day: Rebecca Bumstead, Joanne Cornetta, Rebecca Eckles, Felicia Reynolds, Patricia Sands, Lauren Tetreault, Meghann Thomas, and Jennifer Ubaldino.
Thank you, too, to Morey's Tavern for hosting our pre-race fundraiser on Sun., afternoon, May 17, with Irish music and a wide variety of raffle prizes donated by Art & Soul, Global Goods, Teresina's, CVS, Dunia Ecostore, 51 Main, Wood By Wood, Kilby Books/Video, Fine Arts Theatre, Shari and Paul Belanger, Laura and Mark Howrey, and Stacey Briggs...this was a truly community-wide effort!
Last, but not least, thank you to Dave Griffin for taking beautiful photos of both our Morey’s Tavern Fundraiser and the Challenge event itself. To see
his photos, go to http://community.dmg-photography.com
To learn more about Maynard Community Chest, visit www.maynardchest.org or send an e-mail to info@maynardchest.org. We hope even more of you will get involved with the Community Chest Challenge in June 2010.
Jah Spirit Reggae
Jah Spirit Reggae will give a concert on the front lawn of the Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street, Concord, on July 8 at 7:00 p.m. The group is a 3-time Boston Music Award Nominee Best Reggae band. They have played Boston First Night and many reggae fests. Bring a picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy the lively music. This program is part of the Summer Music On the Lawn series that is sponsored by the Friends of the Concert Free Public Library. The rain location for this concert is the Hunt Gym, 90 Stow Street, Concord. For more information, please call (978) 318-3358.
A Day of Genealogy
Enjoy a day of genealogy, Sat., July 18, 2009 at Bentley College in Waltham, MA. The Massachusetts Genealogical Council offers a full day of genealogical talks on a wide variety of topics, including an Irish research track. Lunch and a vendor area fill out the 9-4:15 program.The program is suitable for beginners to professional genealogists. See www.massgencouncil.org for registration forms and more details. Questions?
massgenseminar@gmail.com or mbrophy@brophygen.com or call (781) 738-2671 for a brochure. There is a discount for early registrations.
Explore the World of Fashion Design and More at MCC Summer Camps
Middlesex is still accepting enrollments for many of its 2009 Summer Camps. These one-and two-week camps run July 6 to Aug. 13 in Bedford and Lowell. Designed to actively engage students, ages 8 to 15, Middlesex Camps include web design, forensics, computer technology, photography, film production, a two-week fashion design camp in Lowell and many more.
Most camps run Mon.,through Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An optional After Camps Program, for on-campus camps, provides campers with stimulating activities from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
FASHION DESIGN CAMP– In these two-week camps for fashion enthusiasts, campers will learn about clothing style and design. They will explore fashion tools and techniques to develop their own style and express individual creativity. Campers will go on several field trips to Lowell attractions and artists’ lofts and create sketches based upon what they experience. Each girl will receive an original gown to transform into a unique creation which they will model at a fashion show on the final day of camp. The instructor, Eleni Zohdi, is a well-known designer and has taught fashion and art at local high schools and colleges. These camps meet weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 20-30 and again from Aug. 3-13 on the Lowell campus. Register for camp number YTH 614 80 for the July session and for camp number YTH 614 81 for the August session. There is no camp on Fri., July 31 or Friday, Aug. 14. The cost is $399.
For the complete schedule of MCC Summer Camps, visit
our web site: www.middlesex.mass.edu/CareerTraining/youth/summercamps.htm. To register directly for MCC’s Summer Camps, call 1-800-818-3434.
Sermons About Famous People in June at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
A sermon about the life of Ruth will be preached by Pastor Tim Knapp on Sunday, June 28th, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Acton. This sermon will wrap up Pastor Knapp’s series entitled “Overcoming the Overwhelming”. Throughout June, Pastor Knapp has led us closer to God through the lives of famous Old Testament people, teaching us how they overcame tremendous problems by God’s grace. If you missed any of the previous sermons, come to the service at 9 a.m. on 472 Mass. Ave. and Prospect Street. The church is handicap accessible at both entrances. For further information please call 978-263-5156 or visit www.mtcalvatyacton.org.
Thoreau Ramble
Join a Park Interpreter at Walden Pond State Reservation on Sun., June 28th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. for a program about Henry David Thoreau. Visitors will learn about Thoreau’s visit to Walden from 1845-1847. Please meet at the Thoreau House Replica. We will also hike ? mile to the house site where Thoreau once lived. This program is for visitors of all ages.
Park programs are sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Thoreau Society’s Friends of Walden Pond. There is a daily parking fee of $5.00 per vehicle. For more information, please contact the park headquarters at (978) 369-3254. Walden Pond State Reservation is located on 915 Walden Street (Route 126), only ? mile south of Route 2.
Fourth of July at the Concord Museum
Celebrate Independence Day with a visit to the Concord Museum, open 9:00-5:00 on Sat., July 4th. A special exhibition, “Setting the President’s Table: American Presidential China from the McNeil Americana Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art,” is filled with patriotic symbols of the Nation and the White House. The exhibit showcases over 100 pieces of porcelain used by American presidents from Washington to Lincoln and Roosevelt to Reagan as they entertained distinguished gatherings of diplomats, celebrities, and royalty at the national “First Table.” The Presidential china in the McNeil Americana Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is considered to be the finest grouping of its kind outside of the nation’s capital. The collection provides a unique overview of changing styles and forms of ceramics used in a highly visible and unique American household across three centuries. On view in the exhibition are services purchased for official use in the President’s House, as well as family services, that reflect the personal taste, origins, and status of particular presidents and first ladies.
Included in the exhibition are examples from: George Washington’s Chinese export porcelain table and tea service decorated with the eagle emblem of the Society of the Cincinnati; the 1861 state dinner and dessert service with its distinctive solferino purple and gold border selected by Mary Todd Lincoln; a Wedgwood state service for 120 chosen by Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to harmonize with the renovation and redecoration of the White House by McKim, Mead and White during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency; the first American-made porcelain service for the White House ordered by President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson in 1918 and made by Lenox China of Trenton, New Jersey. The exhibition is free with Concord Museum admission; Members Free.
With one of the oldest collections of Americana in the country, the Concord Museum in historic Concord, Massachusetts is renowned for its national treasures: the lantern that hung in the church steeple on the night of Revere’s famous ride; the largest collection of Henry Thoreau’s possessions anywhere, including the desk where he penned Walden and “Civil Disobedience;” Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Study, an important gathering place for the greatest American writers of his day; and outstanding furniture, clocks, silver, and ceramics. The Museum’s “Why Concord?” history galleries are the perfect place to explore the principles of liberty and putting one’s beliefs into action. Explore the Puritan establishment of the privilege of local self-rule, how the Patriots responded to threats to their freedom in 1775, and the influence of Thoreau’s civil disobedience.
MUSEUM ADMISSION: General admission to the Museum is $10 for adults, $8 Seniors (62 & over), $8 Students with valid id, $5 Youth 6-18. Members and children under 6 are free.
SUMMER HOURS: In June, July and Aug., seven days a week, 9:00 – 5:00; Wed., evenings July 23 & August 20, open free from 5:00-8:00.
DIRECTIONS: The Concord Museum is easily accessible from Route 495 or Route 128 and Route 2 and is located at the intersection of Lexington Road and Cambridge Turnpike, ? mile east of Concord Center. The Museum’s entrance is on Cambridge Turnpike; parking is free.
For further information contact the Concord Museum at (978) 369-9609 (Taped information) (978) 369-9763 (Reservations) • cm1@concordmuseum.org • Web site: www.concordmuseum.org. The Concord Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
Rotary and The Science of Giving
The object of Rotary is to focus on the ideal of service and encourage:
1. The development of acquaintances as an opportunity for service.
2. The dignifying of each Rotarian as an opportunity to serve society.
3. The application of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.
4. The advancement of international understanding through a world fellowship united in the ideal of service.
Now, scientists are finding that Rotary’s motto may represent even more: a prescription for good health. Service to others is “as important as exercise and quitting smoking,” says Stephen Post, a director of Stony Brook University. Post has observed mounting evidence that volunteering can benefit both mental and physical health. It was found that volunteering was as beneficial as exercising four times a week in reducing mortality rate. “You might think if people have enough social connections already, volunteering won’t make much of a difference. But it does. It’s amazing to see how many people with major illnesses have really gotten into volunteering.”
On an international level, Rotary has 1.5 million members in 200 countries. It’s largest support has gone to “Polio Plus”, the fight to eradicate polio on a worldwide basis. Close behind is the fight to improve clean water and the awarding of the largest number of international scholarships of any similar organization.
Locally, Rotary supports the distribution of dictionaries to all third grade students, leadership development scholarships for sophomores, scholarships for graduating seniors, a variety of senior citizen events plus donations to our libraries.
If you would be interested in learning more about the Acton-Boxborough Rotary Club, contact Marvin Gould at (978) 263-0374, visit the Club website at <www.actonboxboroughrotary.org> or attend one of the Club’s weekly meetings held each Wednesday at Scupper Jack’s on Route 2A in Acton. The meetings, including a three course lunch, begin at 12:15.
Sudbury’s 4th July Hosmer House Event
The Hosmer House will be open to the public from 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM on Sat., 4 July 2009. While you are waiting for the Town Parade at the Town Center come in and view the art displays. For the first time we will have 2 artists, Cecilia Sharma and Don Soule. Refreshments and entrance are free. Gently used books, cup plates, throws, CDs, history books, and prints will be available for purchase. All funds are used to restore Florence Hosmer’s paintings.
The ballroom contains the works of Cecilia Sharma. She is a graphic artist, painter and designer with years of experience in 2D design, 3D design and graphic art and paintings on silk. Cecilia has worked with watercolors and oil. She has studueied at UCLA; the Center of Media Arts, N.Y. and the National Institute of Design in India. She currently teaches Art at the Wayland Art Center, MA.; The Wellesley Council on Aging and at the Great Meadows in Sudbury MA.
The parlor and Dining room contains the works of Don Souoe, a local artist. Don has for a number of years helped to fund the restoration of paintings by Florence Hosmer, Sudbury’s most famous artist in the early 1900s. He has generously done a watercolor of your home for $100.00 and will sell it to you while donating all of the money to the restoration fund. He has requested people who have taken advantage of the program to loan their painting to him for this display. He will also include his own drawings and watercolors for your enjoyment. Many are done with a sense of humor. Come recognize the people and places in the community done in watercolor.
The Museum of Science Night Sky Program @ the Sargent Memorial Library in Boxborough
Thurs., July 9th. This summer, the Nashoba Valley Olympia Ice Skating Rink is sponsoring the Museum of Science Night Sky Program at the Boxborough Library. Children will explore the stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders using a portable planetarium.
The Night Sky Program is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the solar system and make exciting new discoveries. The program will also provide useful tips on how you can navigate the night sky from your own backyard.
Sign-up is required for this program. Registration begins on Thurs., June 25th. Please contact the Boxborough Library at 978-263-4680 or email Heather Wilkinson, the Youth
Services Librarian at hwilkins@cwmars.org. Due to space restrictions, Boxborough residents are given priority for this program. Patrons from neighboring towns are welcome to put their name on a waiting list.
Please note that children ages 7 and up can participate in the Night Sky Program. The first session is at 5:00 p.m. and the second session is at 5:45 p.m. Please arrive fifteen minutes prior to the event. Please note that children cannot attend both sessions.
For additional information about the Museum of Science, please visit their website: www.mos.org
This program is made possible through the generosity of the Nashoba Valley Olympia Ice Skating Rink, Inc.
Starship Adventures @ Your Library®, the 2009 statewide summer reading program theme, is funded by The Friends of the Sargent Memorial Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Annual Appeal Continues
Please Support the Acton Memorial Library Foundation The Acton Memorial Library Foundation (AMLF) continues its Annual Appeal as summer approaches. Letters were mailed to the homes of area residents in early May, but it’s not too late to make a donation.
The Acton Memorial Library is one of the most heavily used libraries in the state of Massachusetts, with circulation numbers that increase each year. Acton ranks 90th in population in the state of Massachusetts, yet the Library ranks 14th in the state in circulation. The additional support that you provide by donating to AMLF’s Annual Appeal will help sustain this much-appreciated town resource.
Please take the time to consider a tax-deductible donation; you may either respond to your Annual Appeal letter from AMLF, donate online at www.actonmemoriallibraryfoundation.org, or use donation envelopes available at the library.
The Acton Memorial Library Foundation, Inc. (AMLF) was founded in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing additional funding to the Acton Memorial Library. The Foundation provides such funding in two ways. It conducts an Annual Appeal each May to help build the library’s collections and fund new technologies. In addition, it has established a general purpose Endowment Fund to provide the Library with a supplementary yearly income to support and improve the quality of library services while helping meet needs not covered by the Acton town budget. You may make a tax-deductible donation to AMLF by sending a check made out to the Acton Memorial Library Foundation, Inc. to: P.O. Box 2781, Acton, Massachusetts 01720. You may also donate online at www.actonmemoriallibraryfoundation.org. For more information, visit our web site or email info@actonmemoriallibraryfoundation.org.
House of Fear to House of Love
Henri Nouwen, the famous Dutch priest who influenced so many while in this country, used to say that we are moving from “the house of fear into the house of love”. (Let’s hope so, even in this recession!) That is one of the themes of Holy Family’s upcoming summer Bible series to be held Wed., July 15-August 12, 7:30-9, at the Parish Office at 55 Church Street in West Concord. Free and open to all, the series will be led by Mary Taylor. Each evening there will be time devoted to understanding some key themes in Scripture, a time devoted to understanding better the Holy Spirit, and time to talk about the mystics. We will have speakers, too. Boston College Professor , Dennis Taylor, will talk about St. Therese of Lisieux the first evening. Though she did not live past the age of 25, she left us the secret of her “little way”, the vocation of love. Please call the office at 978-369-7442, if you have questions.
Maynard Fest Seeks Vendors
The 17th Annual Maynard Fest is currently accepting vendor applications. The event is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 3rd, from 9 am. to 3:30 pm., throughout downtown Maynard. The Maynard Fest is Metrowest’s largest celebration of community, commerce and culture and typically draws 5000 patrons. Vendor sites are $50 ($30 for nonprofits) and are approximately 10' by 15'. Vendors will be placed in Memorial Park, as well as on Nason and Main Streets. Food and network marketing vendors are limited; therefore, we advise that these types of vendors contact the Chamber before registering. For information call the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce at 978.568.0360. Applications are available under “forms” at www.assabetvalleychamber.org.
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