NORTHBOROUGH: The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) is holding its 13th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser featuring top team prizes, longest drive, hole-in-one and numerous raffle prizes donated by local businesses.  The $125 registration fee includes golf, cart and dinner. For information on how to provide a sponsorship or register to golf in the tournament, please call the ARC at (508) 485-4357 or find more information at www.theaddictionreferralcenter.org.

BOXBOROUGH: Free Bee Market began last year, as a way to share surplus food with the community on Saturdays

GROTON: A selection of quilts, ranging from antique to the early 1990s, each of distinct pattern, palette, and interest, will be on view. Faithfully restored and reopened in 2014, the 1851 Italianate home, built for then Governor George S. Boutwell and his family, is rich in original detail and period décor. Visitors are invited to tour the house, enjoy it’s cool, high-ceilinged rooms filled with exhibits to delight antiquarians and artists alike, and take a stroll in the gardens.  All are invited to tour the Boutwell House and grounds free of charge (donations appreciated) on August 20th.  For more information, visit grotonhistory.org or call 978-448-0092.

CHELMSFORD: Free. This is an inter-generational event—all ages welcome! Paints and rocks will be supplied. Max. 25 and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 978-251-0533 or email ndussault@chelmsfordma.gov to register.

WESTFORD: Women throughout Westford’s history have stood up for what they thought was right, whether it be improving the school system, blocking/advocating undesirable businesses in town, volunteering on a Town board, or improving the lives of individuals in some way. Westford has an abundant history of outstanding and courageous women and we will introduce you to just a few of them.  With visual assistance from the Museum’s Westford Women Dolls, you’ll hear how their lives made a difference in our town and world today, while enjoying samplings of wines from Aaronap Cellars, paired with chocolate, cheese, and sweets (non-alcoholic drinks will be provided). $45 Ticket; $30 Ticket WHS Members. Purchase tickets onlne at www.museum.westford .org.

LITTLETON: A delicious pondside breakfast including a choice of eggs, homefries, bacon or sausage, and toast or pancakes (with or without blueberries), coffee, orange juice and pulla (Finnish coffee bread).  Adults $10, children $6.  Info: Kalevalittleton.org.

SUDBURY: First Parish of Sudbury warmly invites the community to join in-person and online on Sundays at 10am for summer lay-led services. This service continues a long-standing tradition of FPS members and friends coming together at the end of the summer to read poetry aloud to the assembled group. Poems can be whimsical or weighty, contemporary or ancient, written by you or by any other poet. Contact the First Parish Office at office@fpsudbury.org or 978-443-2043 for information on services and programs or see fpsdubury.org for the Zoom link.

CHELMSFORD: Interest in Cub Scouts?  Like Ice Cream? Join Pack 45 for free ice cream and find out what Cub Scouts is all about. Open to boys and girls (K-5).  We include the whole family in our many FUN adventures.Other Pack 45 families and Scout Leaders will be available to answer questions.  More info: joinpack45chelmsford@gmail.com.

WESTBOROUGH: Meet Rabbi Michael Swarttz, President EJ Dotts, Education Coordinator, Cindy Avergon, as well as other members of the board and congregation. You can also take a tour of the sanctuary at 45 Oak Street.  Please RSVP to EJ Dotts at president@bethtikvahsynagogue.org.

SHREWSBURY: Also 9/12. Interested vocalists and potential members are welcomed. Get a sense of how regular rehearsals are run as well as a sense of the group itself. AVM offers a choral experience in a community of welcoming, inclusive, respectful, collegial and talented vocalists who value high artistic standards.  Preparation will begin for the first concert—Celebrate Peace—with orchestra and soloists on November 20, featuring Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams, Dona Nobis Pacem by Pietris Vasks, and Dona Nobis Pacem by Keene Southard. Arrive early to meet the Membership chair and section leaders, and get music for rehearsal. For more information, visit www.avmsingers.org/sing-with-us!

LOWELL: Have you been looking for a great volunteer opportunity? If you would like to make a difference in the life of an adult with limited English or basic literacy skills, Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts at the Pollard Memorial Library offers free, confidential, one-on-one or small group tutoring on a flexible schedule to adults in the greater Lowell area. You do not need prior teaching experience or knowledge of another language. All you need is an open mind, a desire to help an adult improve their skills, and the ability to meet with your student for 2 hours per week! In-person, remote, and hybrid tutoring options are available. Before being matched with a student you also will be required to successfully complete an 18-hour tutor training. To learn more, join them online via Zoom at a Volunteer Information Sessions. For information, contact  contact Literacy Director, Sarah Miller at smiller@lowelllibrary.org, or Literacy Assistant, Mary Hartmann,  mhartmann@lowelllibrary.org, or call (978) 674-1541.

ACTON: Also September 15 & 29. Open to out-of-town seniors. $20 for series. This four-part lecture series presented by Brian O’Connell is a retrospective look at the Broadway musical from the 1920s through the 1950s, often called Broadway’s Golden Age. We will look at the some of the major musicals, discuss composers and lyricists, delve into some historical background, and listen to all types of tunes—from show-stopping ensemble pieces to tender ballads to comedic numbers that leave us grinning, tapping our toes and maybe singing along.  Info: 978-929-6652; seniorcenter@actonma.gov.