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Chelmsford Market on the Common Brings Community Together

When: Aug. 23, 11:00AM
Where: North Road (Route 4) across from the Chelmsford Center for the Arts

Description

Right in the heart of town, Chelmsford Common has become home to a lively Saturday tradition. From June through October, the Chelmsford Market on the Common welcomes visitors every week, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The season runs until October 11, coinciding with Indigenous People’s Day weekend.

The Common, located on North Road (Route 4) across from the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, offers a perfect setting: a green park with sidewalks, benches, and a touch of history. Families—and even pets—are encouraged to attend and enjoy a relaxed, friendly market atmosphere.

Now in its third year, the market features a wide variety of local vendors. Favorites include Brookside Family Farm with fresh, in-season produce; Mike Brown Woodworking with handcrafted home and garden décor; Whisking the Night Away with baked treats; and L&B’s Treats N Sweets for pets. Shoppers can also find jewelry, crafts, greeting cards, 3D-printed toys, artwork, and much more from vendors such as Beckie Lee’s Bling, One Wild Mango Homemade Crafts, Needle & Design, Waters Bread Company, Alycia Art, Wear Art, Heart to Heart Greeting Cards, and Raspberry Dragon.

The market has also become a gathering space for community events. Local organizations, including the Chelmsford Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Health Department, and Save Chelmsford Wildlife, have hosted special activities tied to Juneteenth, Pride, and The Owl Box Project. Live music, such as a recent performance by the Crouthamel Cello Studio, adds to the festive spirit. The much-anticipated Fall Festival is still to come later this season.

For me, this marks a third year participating as Strung by Stacy, selling handmade seed-bead jewelry. Like many vendors, I’ve found the market to be more than just a place to sell—it’s a chance to be part of a supportive and creative community.

Whether you shop, listen to music, or simply enjoy the atmosphere, the Chelmsford Market on the Common offers a beautiful way to spend a Saturday in the park.

FRESH BAKED APPLE PIES AT FPC

When: Sep. 27, 10:00AM
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow

Description

It’s time again for First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) to sell its homemade apple pies on Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 12. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. and will close when the day’s pies are sold, or at 1 p.m., whichever comes first. FPC’s 3 lb. pies are $20 each and 1 lb. tarts are $10, cash or check preferred. The apple pie stand is located at the front of the church grounds, at 353 Great Road, Stow. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org. Apples for the pies have been generously donated by Shelburne Farm of Stow.

Lobster and Meat ShootFriends of the Hudson Public Library

When: Sep. 27, 7:30PM
Where: VFW Hall, 3 Palmieri Drive, Hudson

Description

The Friends of the Hudson Public Library are pleased to present its 8th Lobster and Meat Shoot fundraiser. This promises to be an entertaining and exciting evening. The game of “shoot” uses playing cards. It is similar to Keno or bingo and you have the opportunity to win prizes of fresh lobster and steak!
The Lobster and Meat Shoot will take place at the VFW Hall, 3 Palmieri Drive, Hudson, on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar, basket drawings, and a 50/50 cash raffle. If you are new to the game of shoot, we welcome you to join us and see what the fun is about! So, gather friends and family and enjoy the night while supporting a great cause – the Hudson Public Library. Funds raised from this event will be used to augment the work of the Friends which support passes to farms, museums, and other venues. The Friends also support the summer reading programs.
Admission to the VFW Hall is free, and card sets for the games will be sold at the door. The lobster and meat prizes are “top shelf.” Remember – you can’t win if you don’t play. See you on September 27th.

New Song of Bedford Music Series

When: Sep. 27, 7:30PM
Where: 10 Mudge Way, Bedford

Description

Tickets are now available for the second season of the New Song Music Series. The series kicks off on September 27 with the acclaimed Pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto, known for bringing audiences to their feet at such venues as the Kennedy Center, Boston’s Symphony Hall, and festivals around the world.
Pre-show conversation and camaraderie embody New Song’s mission to build community among local music lovers, as well as patrons from within a wide radius beyond.
Tickets and details are available at www.newsongbedford.org. Performances take place in the Reed Room at Bedford’s Town Hall—an intimate, 100+-seat venue located at 10 Mudge Way in the heart of historic Bedford, MA. Doors open at 6:45 PM, and the music begins at 7:30 PM.

New Race for the Refuge Supports Local Public Lands

When: Sep. 28, 9:00AM
Where: Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury, Mass

Description

The Highland City Striders, a local non-profit running club, in collaboration with the Friends of Woodlands and Waters, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and protecting the Assabet River. Great Meadows, and Oxbow National Wildlife Refuges, announces a new race, the Race for the Refuge, debuting on Sunday September 28, 2025 at the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge in Sudbury, Mass.

This event aims to raise awareness about the ecological, historical, and recreational value of the Refuge and raise funds to help the staff increase access to and enjoyment of the Refuge for the local community. The race offers a range of events, including a one-mile walk guided by the Friends of Woodlands and Waters, 10K and 30K running races, and 3-hour and 6-hour running events.

The Highland City Striders is dedicated to promoting health and fitness through the sport of running. The club hosts weekly training runs, camaraderie events, and supports local charities. In 2024, over $19,500 and five truckloads of canned items were donated to the Marlborough and Hudson food pantries in an effort to combat food insecurity.

Each registrant will take home a collapsible cup. These are lightweight and easy to pack along on runs and hikes so you can grab a quick drink of water without creating waste. A post race celebration at Clover Road Brewing will include snacks, music, and one free beer ticket for race registrants.

Visit the Race for the Refuge web site (https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Sudbury/RaceForTheRefuge) to learn more and register.

Visit the Assabet National Wildlife Refuge web site (https://www.fws.gov/refuge/assabet-river) to learn more about the refuge.

Combatting Antisemitism in Massachusetts with State Rep. Simon Cataldo

When: Sep. 28, 4:00PM
Where: 133 Prospect St, Acton

Description

Sunday, September 28, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St, Acton

Na’aseh, (We will Act) of Congregation Beth Elohim, is proud to host State Rep. Simon Cataldo.  Rep. Cataldo will speak about the findings and report of the Special Commission Combatting Anti-Semitism.
Rep. Cataldo co-chaired this commission formed in 2024, whose purpose was to investigate and address the rise of antisemitism incidents and hate crimes in the state. Acton-Boxborough Superintendent Peter Light testified, as well as Jeremy Burton of Jewish Community Relations Council, among many others.
In time for the start of school, the commission issued its K-12 recommendations. Read the report HERE.   The final report will be released in November. Rep. Cataldo will speak about the commission’s process and its recommendations for school districts, followed by Q & A.  A short reception will follow. We hope you will join us!
Note that this event will be free and open to the public.  For security reasons, attendees must pre-register below.
Congregation Beth Elohim is an independent Jewish congregation.
http://www.bethelohim.org/event/combatting-antisemitism

Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra

When: Sep. 28, 6:30PM
Where: Music Elements 160 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford

Description

MVACO is a youth & adult string orchestra open to all levels of string players in all towns. The goal of MVACO is to build on a mentorship platform.  The Mentor/Mentee position will go both ways between youth and adults.
Has it been 20 years?  It's ok, dust off the strings, or rent from University Music and let's get playing!

For more information:    https://bit.ly/CCS-MVACO
Rehearsals: 6:30-8pm: 9/28, 10/5,10/19,10/26, 11/2,11/9 @ Music Elements
160 Turnpike Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Concert: 6:30pm  11/16 @ McCarthy Middle School Auditorium,  250 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Program fee: $100 (Only $14/session!)
 

FRESH BAKED APPLE PIES AT FPC

When: Oct. 4, 10:00AM
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow

Description

It’s time again for First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) to sell its homemade apple pies on Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 12. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. and will close when the day’s pies are sold, or at 1 p.m., whichever comes first. FPC’s 3 lb. pies are $20 each and 1 lb. tarts are $10, cash or check preferred. The apple pie stand is located at the front of the church grounds, at 353 Great Road, Stow. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org. Apples for the pies have been generously donated by Shelburne Farm of Stow.

Family Fun at the Country Fair, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 10am-2pm

When: Oct. 4, 10:00AM
Where: 19 Foster St., Littleton

Description

Spend a day not a fortune at the Country Fair at 19 Foster St. in Littleton, Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 am to 2 p.m. Start with fresh homemade scones and coffee. Next, peruse a gigantic yard sale then go across the street for homemade jams, jellies and pickles and tables of gently used gems earrings, necklaces and rings. Inside there’s a huge used bookstore and a cafe with homemade BBQ with the sides along with old-fashioned hot dogs and modern gluten free and vegan entrees. Finish off the meal at the bake table. Ready for a break? Take a peek at your future with an expert Tarot card reader and head to the Reiki table.
Free” is the name of the game for the family activities, face painting, admission and parking according to Susan Tordella, chairperson of the event. “We create an affordable family-friendly event for kids and shoppers of all ages,” she said.
The Country Fair dates back to the late 1800s when Unitarian women started making and selling jam. “Since then, we have embraced our value of reduce-reuse-recycle with our pre-owned books, jewelry and the humongous array of household and kitchen goods, toys, tools, sporting goods, bric-brac, art, small appliances and furniture. We exceed, the promise of ‘spend a day, not a fortune,’” Tordella said.
Come early for the best selections at the yard sale and our famous homemade jams, jellies and pickles and crafts. The jewelry tables have a cluster of people around them from the opening bell and you are sure to find something that appeals to your style.
Yard sale donations from the community will be accepted Friday, Oct. 3 from 4-6 pm, and 8-10 am before the sale on Oct. 4. PLEASE NOTE: TVs, car seats, computer monitors and artificial Christmas trees will NOT be accepted. 
All contributions are tax-deductible, to benefit First Church Unitarian of Littleton, which awards 10 percent of income to a Littleton non-profit. Email questions to fair@fculittle.org. Hope to see you there for a fun, frugal delicious time.

Join the Pack!October 4 “Miles for Mutts” 5K Race/Walk

When: Oct. 4, 10:00AM
Where: Marlborough Moose Lodge in Marlborough

Description

Early Bird Registration Discount!
 Join Save A Dog at our 6th Annual “Miles for Mutts” race/walk on October 4 and make a difference in the lives of animals in need! Sign up to walk or run a scenic 5K course that starts and ends at the Marlborough Moose Lodge in Marlborough and winds through the beautiful Assabet River Valley Rail Trail.

The fun includes medals for the top three finishers overall and by age category, a goody bag for all participants, and a commemorative t-shirt for the first 100 entrants! Dogs are welcome to walk the route, too, and enjoy a yummy pup cup at the finish line!

To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Marlborough/MilesForMutts5KRunWalk.
An “Early Bird Discount” of $35 for Adults ($25 age 18 and under) is available to those who register by September 1.

The race starts at 10 am, with registration open at 8:30 am. All proceeds from the race support the vital rescue work of Save a Dog.

Now in its 27th year, Save A Dog has found loving, forever homes for nearly 9,000 homeless pets through its Sudbury shelter and network of dedicated foster homes. More information about Save A Dog and the rescue’s adoptable dogs (and cats!) can be found at www.saveadog.org

FRESH BAKED APPLE PIES AT FPC

When: Oct. 11, 10:00AM
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow

Description

It’s time again for First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) to sell its homemade apple pies on Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 12. Sales will begin at 10 a.m. and will close when the day’s pies are sold, or at 1 p.m., whichever comes first. FPC’s 3 lb. pies are $20 each and 1 lb. tarts are $10, cash or check preferred. The apple pie stand is located at the front of the church grounds, at 353 Great Road, Stow. For more information, visit www.fpc-stow-acton.org. Apples for the pies have been generously donated by Shelburne Farm of Stow.

New Song of Bedford Music Series

When: Oct. 18, 7:30PM
Where: 10 Mudge Way, Bedford

Description


Tickets are now available for the second season of the New Song Music Series.
October 18, 2025 – Rob Flax and the Boom Chick Trio
Pre-show conversation and camaraderie embody New Song’s mission to build community among local music lovers, as well as patrons from within a wide radius beyond.
Tickets and details are available at www.newsongbedford.org. Performances take place in the Reed Room at Bedford’s Town Hall—an intimate, 100+-seat venue located at 10 Mudge Way in the heart of historic Bedford, MA. Doors open at 6:45 PM, and the music begins at 7:30 PM.

Fall Fellowship Fair

When: Oct. 25, 9:00AM
Where: 1580 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington Center

Description

The First Baptist Church of Lexington will be hosting the 67th annual Fall Fellowship Fair on October 25, 2025 from 9am to 3pm. Breakfast will be served from 9am-11am. Fresh baked muffins made on site will be served.  Lunch served at 1130am.  Many items to choose from including homemade corn chowder.
The fair features the Cookie Walk room, Holiday Corner with homemade Christmas items and silent auction on gift baskets.  Bake Shop with homemade pies and other baked goods.  Jewelry table, Knit Shop, handcrafted Items.  Patchwork and Quilts. Yard Sale rooms with many fun items. Fun vendors as well.
The First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington Center. For additional information, telephone number is 781-862-9050.  fbclexington.org
 

2025 Fall Fair - Sponsored by The Friends of the Hudson Senior Center

When: Nov. 1, 9:00AM
Where: Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson

Description

Friends of the Hudson Senior Center invite families and friends of all ages for a fun
event to get us all in the holiday spirit. Our Annual Fall Fair will take place Saturday,
November 1, 2025, at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson , MA
from 9 AM to 2 PM.

Event Details
Handmade Quilt Raffle $500 Visa Card Raffle Calendar Raffle
Crochet Temperature Afghan Raffle Theme Basket Raffles Gift Card Raffles Baked
Goods Tables Homemade Apple Pies for Sale Lunch being served at 11 AM
Handmade Quilted Items Knit and Crochet Items Adorable Knit & Crochet Critters
7' Christmas Tree Decorated with Handmade Ornaments and so much more.

NEW: We will be accepting Venmo payments, Cash and Checks this year.
Admission is FREE! Parking is FREE & the Building is Wheelchair Accessible.
Gift Shop is OPEN for those of you who can’t stop by during our regular hours.
Raffle Ticket Sales for the Homemade Quilt will begin on Monday, September 1st.

Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM,
Monday through Friday. Mail-in tickets will also be featured in the Hudson Senior
Center September Newsletter.

The handmade quilt will be on display at the Senior Center from the first week of
September, and photos of the quilt will be shared on our Facebook page as well
as the Hudson Senior Center’s Facebook page.

Contact Information:
Email: friendsofhudsonseniorcenter@gmail.com
Facebook: Follow us on Facebook for updates, photos, volunteer opportunities, and
the Fair Flyer for this event.
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofHudsonSeniorCenter/
Phone: 1 (978) 568-9638 / EXT 6