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SCARECROW CONTEST IN ACTON

When: Oct. 1, 12:00AM
Where: Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton

Description

Enter the annual “Stand Up to Stigma” Scarecrow Contest to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central Middlesex. Bring your $25 donation to Cucurbit Farm at 32 Parker St. in Acton and pick up your scarecrow starter frame. Then drop off your family friendly scarecrow at the farm stand. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate. The scarecrows will be on display for the month of October, and the public is invited to cast their vote for the winning entry. Our goal is 100 scarecrows along the fence and many conversations about mental health! It’s the 10th anniversary of the event! Additional info a namicentralmiddlesex.org/newsletter/scarecrow-contest2025.

Concord Festival of Authors Showcases Outstanding Line-up of Books, Speakers and Stories for All in October 2025

When: Oct. 18, 8:30AM
Where: Various locations, Concord

Description

The annual Concord Festival of Authors (CFA), managed by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, celebrates the written and spoken word this fall with two weeks of literary events throughout town from October 18-November 1.
The 2025 CFA kicks off with a jam-packed day featuring the ever-popular Authors Breakfast moderated by Suzanne Koven at the Colonial Inn at 8:30 am on Saturday, October 18.  Ticket information will be available on the CFA website by October 1.  Following it, Barefoot Books opens its doors and shelves for families with story time and crafts; Barrow Bookstore hosts a live and online event examining the Concord Free Public Library’s Special Collections; and wrapping up that evening at 8 pm at Umbrella Arts Center with From Page to Stage, a special post-show conversation following Tick…Tick, Boom! exploring the unique art of writing for the theater.
The Concord Free Public Library hosts multiple events including a Poetry Panel, the Robbins House presenting Tara Roberts; the Debut Authors Panel; renowned middle-grade author Marcella Pixley; and Karen Kirsten, author of Irena’s Gift, in conversation with author Jennifer S. Brown.
Additional programs are offered by local organizations including the Concord Museum, the Thoreau Society, the Transcendental Council of First Parish, and Walden Woods Project.
This year’s capstone event on November 1 spotlights innovative thinker and international economic policy advisor, Cass Sunstein, drawing from the ideas in his forthcoming book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom.
Most events are free with registration, unless noted on the website. For more information on this year’s CFA, visit https://www.concordfestivalofauthors.org.

“Grain Elevators” Art Exhibit opens at 6 Bridges Gallery on October 15, 2025

When: Oct. 18, 5:00PM
Where: 77 Main Street, Maynard

Description

6 Bridges Gallery presents “Grain Elevators” , an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Joyce McJilton Dwyer.

The exhibit will be on view at 6 Bridges Gallery, 77 Main Street, Maynard, from October 15 to November 15, 2025.  It will also be hosted online at 6Bridges.gallery. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 5:00–7:00 PM.

In this exhibit, watercolorist Joyce McJilton Dwyer turns her focus to grain elevators, a prominent fixture of the farmland in the Midwest. She writes:

“Grain Elevators are a piece of agricultural architecture scattered across the midwestern landscape from the Great Lakes to the Northwest Upper Peninsula into Canada, often sticking up into the sky from tiny towns on the open prairie where one can see unobstructed across the landscape.

I grew up in Michigan on a family farm and our harvest went to our local grain elevator—to be dried, recorded and transported from there after my father decided, from the morning crop price report on the radio, that it was time to sell part of that crop. It was always a guess if the price would later go up or retreat. We’ve grown corn, navy beans, pinto beans, black beans, soybeans, wheat, oats and sugar beets. We also grew alfalfa when we had a dairy herd.

The elevators were busy at harvest time because all the farmers were trying to get their crops harvested when the weather was dry and the crops were dry and ripe. My grandfather would take a slow ride with a tractor and wagon full of the crop and wait in a long line for his turn to dump his load and return for another load. My father would stay at our farm to continue harvesting, sometimes into the night, to take other loads to the elevator or to back them into our large shed so no rain or dew would add to their moisture—or to put the wheat and oats into our own bins in our shed. We would put our corn harvest into long, tall, thin corncribs to dry out from the wind for animal food. It was always a relief to get all the crops harvested in September and October, securing our crop income for the year. 

These structures have a lot of meaning for me, as I have traveled locally and further west. In preparation for this show, I started to look at them more closely and learn more about the progression of crop storage in the US and the changes in storage architecture over time—as well as the changes in agriculture with small farms disappearing and giving way to huge industrial agriculture, not the best answer for small farmers.

My question is, where do we think our food comes from?”
 
For more information, please visit 6 Bridges.Gallery, Facebook, and Instagram.

Women In Jeopardy!

When: Oct. 18, 7:30PM
Where: Theatre III, 250 Central Street, Acton

Description

Greetings from Theatre III! Tickets for our fall production of Women In Jeopardy! are now available!
Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club in this fun and flirtatious comedy. Divorcées Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He’s not just a weirdo; he may be a serial killer! After all, his hygienist just disappeared. Trading their wine glasses for spy glasses, imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth and save their friend in a hilarious off-road adventure. Saturday, October 18; Friday, October 24; & Saturday, October 25 (7:30pm);
Sunday, October 19 & Sunday, October 26 (2pm). https://www.theatre3.org/upcoming/WomenInJeopardy2025

THE CANNON THEATRE Proudly Presents “Wait Until Dark”

When: Oct. 24, 7:30PM
Where: 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens

Description

The Cannon Theatre is proud to present Wait Until Dark. This production, directed by Ali Coes, is the second in The Cannon Theatre’s 2025-26 season line-up, which also includes upcoming productions Something Rotten Jr (February), Don’t Tell Mother (March/April) and featuring a radio performance of It’s a Wonderful Life in December.  

Wait Until Dark is adapted from the 1966 movie of the same name. Susan Hendrix, newly blind, seems like an easy mark when three ruthless criminals invade her Greenwich Village apartment. When the lights go out, survival comes down to nerve, instinct, and the element of surprise.

The show runs for 3 weekends. Show times are October 24, 25, 31st, and November 1, 7, and 8th at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are taking place on November 2 and 9th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at www.thecannontheatre.org, and are $25 for adults, and $20 for students/seniors.
The cast and crew comes from the following towns: Fitchburg, Groton, Littleton, Lunenburg, Roslindale, and Tyngsboro.

The Production Team includes:
Directed by Ali Coes
Produced by Maren Caulfield
Stage Management by Mary Beth Fletcher
Tech Director and Set Build by Brett Bahe
Costume, Hair and Makeup by Shawn Cannon

The Friends of the Acton Libraries To Host Used Book Sale October 25-26, 2025

When: Oct. 25, 9:00AM
Where: 486 Main St, Acton

Description

The Friends have been collecting and sorting a lot of books since the last sale! Now is your chance to come to stock up on good books in good condition to prepare for cozy fall reading by the fire!

The Friends of the Acton Libraries will hold a live and in person used book sale on Saturday October 25 at the Acton Memorial Library from 9 am until 4 pm. Members of the Friends are invited to a preview of the sale on Friday, October 24 from 7 pm until 9 pm. Sunday October 26 will be half price day for all, from 1 pm to 4 pm. While not required, face coverings while inside at the sale are encouraged.

Both cash and credit cards are accepted!

Be sure your membership is up to date before the big Friends Used Book Sale so you can have first crack at the great selection of used books at the sale preview. If you aren’t yet a member, you can join on Friday night.

But why wait? Go to the Friends of the Acton Libraries website and pay online! https://friends-of-the-acton-libraries.square.site/

The Friends of the Acton Libraries is a 100% volunteer organization that has a unique remit; we donate funds to Acton's 8 elementary middle-school and high-school libraries, as well as the 2 town libraries. Our book sales and other activities raise money which we then distribute to these 10 entities. The funds we give to the elementary school libraries represent almost 50% of their book buying budget.

For more information, contact The Friends at friendsofactonlibraries@gmail.com
Join us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/friendsactonlib. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/friendsactonlib or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/friendsactonlib

Acton-Boxborough Open Studios

When: Oct. 25, 12:00PM
Where: Various locations in Acton-Boxborough

Description

Acton-Boxborough Open Studios: Local Artist Mike Quigley Opens His Studio
Event: Acton-Boxborough Open Studios
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 25–26 | 12:00-5:00 PM
Location: Acton and Boxborough artist studios (full map at https://www.actonopenstudios.org)
Details: Local Boxborough artist Mike Quigley will participate in this year’s Open Studios, welcoming visitors to view his oil paintings and creative process. The event features multiple artists opening their workspaces across Acton and Boxborough.
More information: https://www.actonopenstudios.org

Nashoba Valley Neighbors Club, Celebrating 60 Years – Welcomes you to our Halloween Potluck Fall Game Night

When: Oct. 25, 5:30PM
Where: 102 Nonset Path, Acton

Description

Looking for friendship and good conversation?  The Nashoba Valley Neighbors Club would like to invite you to connect with our members on Saturday October 25th at our Halloween Potluck Fall Game Night in Acton.  We will meet at the Village of Nagog Woods Clubhouse, 102 Nonset Path, Acton from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM to enjoy friends, games, food, and beverages.  Everyone is bringing a favorite appetizer, meal, or dessert to share. Costumes are encouraged.  If you would like more information, or to join us, please RSVP to info@nashobavalleyneighbors.org.

Our ongoing public events are Lunch Bunch, Movie Night, Book Club, Dinner Group, Trivia Nights, Summer Picnic, Wine Tastings, as well as Men's and Ladies Night events. 

The Nashoba Valley Neighbors Club is a non-profit social organization open to new and established residents from Acton, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, Westford, Maynard, and Harvard.  Originally called the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club of Acton, and then the Acton-Boxborough Newcomers & Neighbors Club, in 2014, we became the Nashoba Valley Neighbors Club to reflect our current members and their interests.  Our club welcomes any residents in the surrounding communities that are looking to explore new interests and to make connections with new friends.

SAS Star Gazing Event October 25

When: Oct. 25, 6:00PM
Where: 302 Boxboro Rd, Stow

Description

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
(rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26)
Stargazing begins at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm

SAS members will set up their telescopes for guest viewing. This Star Watch has a wonderful show, featuring glorious Saturn with near edge-on rings, a thin sliver Moon, Mercury and Mars if you come early, and galaxies if you stay late! See the galaxies of Pegasus and Andromeda, the Ring Nebula in Lyra and, with dark skies, the Veil Nebula in Cygnus! In conjunction with visual scopes, check out our newest digital imaging system, a Seestar 50, which may even let us see a real live supernova!

If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone ill, we ask that you refrain from attending.

Parking and Location:
SAS members will have telescopes setup to the left. Look for signs and glow sticks to direct the way. Please try to minimize the use of headlights when possible.
For more detailed info: https://skylight.kantbelievemyeyes.com/star-night-minute-man-airfield/
 

Concord Band Presents Fall Concert with Music of the Macabre and Mysterious

When: Oct. 25, 7:00PM
Where: 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord

Description

The Concord Band will perform its Fall Concert on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7pm, at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord MA.  The Fall program features the world premiere of POEtic Justice by noted composer Roger Cichy, inspired by the dark, sinister tales of Boston-born author Edgar Allan Poe.

The composition was recently commissioned by one of the Band’s French horn players, Jean Patterson, along with her daughter, Alexandra Mattor.  Both worked closely with Cichy, pitching their ideas for subtle, and not so subtle, musical themes for three of Poe’s classic short stories,  “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” and “The Masque of the Red Death.” On listening, one can “hear” and actually visualize the servant who is haunted by the incriminating heartbeat of his murdered master buried under the floorboards, or a drunken Fortunado wandering from the carnival down to the crypt only to be walled in brick by brick, or the chimes that ring out during a masked ball as Prince Prospero is pursued and hunted throughout the castle, room by room, by the Red Death.

To round out its seasonal program of eerie and beguiling musical themes, the Concord Band will perform several additional works. Dance of the Witches, a piece John Williams wrote for the 1987 film “The Witches of Eastwick,” involves three women who unintentionally form a coven and conjure a dashingly handsome man, whom they must then inescapably deal with. In composer John Barnes Chance’s Incantation and Dance, low and muted incanted rituals of magic bring forth wild and frenzied dancing, while Unquiet Spirits by John Mackey evokes unsettled and unsettling moods from the restless, to an ominous off-kilter, waltz-like dance, to a fiendish yet sparkling “moto perpetuo” (perpetual motion) finish.  The Concord Band will perform two timeless masterpieces, Charles Gounod’s witty and ironically humorous Funeral March of a Marionette, and Johann Sebastian Bach’s powerfully majestic and rhythmically driven Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.  The Fall concert program will close with Halloween by composer Morton Gould, which summons all the creatures and objects of darkness – ghosts, goblins, pumpkins and brooms – to spring to life to celebrate an unholy sabbath.

Admission is free and open to the public.  A $20 per person donation is requested.  Complimentary light refreshments will be served at a reception following the concert.  To learn more about the Concord Band, visit www.concordband.org and on Facebook.
 

A Cuba Benefit Concert with Sol Y CantoA fundraiser for desperately needed aid for the Cuban people

When: Oct. 25, 7:30PM
Where: 723 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough

Description

The United Church of Christ in Boxborough, https://boxboroughucc.org/,
will be hosting a Cuba Benefit Concert featuring Boston-based Pan-Latin Band, Sol y Canto, on Saturday, October 25th, at 7:30 PM at the United Church of Christ in Boxborough, 723 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough, MA.
Tickets are $25 per person ($30 at the door), $15 for students. To make a donation or to purchase tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-cuba-benefit-concert-with-sol-y-canto-tickets-1611092764829?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The COVID Pandemic forced Cuba to close its doors to tourism for several years, which severely impacted the economy. Additionally, the main power plant experienced a breakdown last fall, resulting in widespread power outages across the island for several weeks. Since then, electricity has been rationed, and families can expect to have power for only a few hours each day. Food and water are also rationed. The people are struggling to survive.

In an effort to support the Cuban people, the United Church of Christ in Boxborough, MA, will host a benefit concert at UCCB on October 25th, featuring the Boston-based band Sol Y Canto, an award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble known for its vibrant concerts and critically acclaimed music that blends diverse Latin American styles. The Boston Globe and WBUR describe their performances as “exhilarating and moving,” highlighting the duo's poetic lyrics, intricate guitar work, and engaging stage presence. Their music is often described as a "journey" through different rhythms and cultures, making it accessible to both Spanish- and non-Spanish-speaking audiences.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the congregation of the Second Baptist Church in Santiago de Cuba and neighboring communities.

The event organizer is Cuban-born Maricel Lucero. Her father, Oscar Lucero, played a significant role in the Cuban Revolution of 1959. Unfortunately, he was captured and killed by Batista’s officers, only months before the triumph of the Revolution. Today, he is known as “The Martyr of Silence” because he refused to reveal the names of other rebels when he was captured.

Maricel immigrated to the U.S. as a child, leaving behind a significant part of her extended family. She has journeyed back to Cuba many times to learn about her father's legacy and to reunite with loved ones. Over the years, she has guided groups from the U.S. to Cuba, bringing not only visitors but also vital humanitarian aid.

Hymn Festival with PCIS Chancel Choir

When: Oct. 26, 10:30AM
Where: 330 Concord Rd, Sudbury

Description

Free Music Event by Dr. Andrew Marshall and the PCIS Choral Choir on Sunday, October 26 at 330 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
 

Trunk or Treat for Sudbury Community Food Pantry

When: Oct. 26, 11:30AM
Where: 327 Concord Rd, Sudbury

Description

Children ages 10 and under are invited to wear their costumes and take part in First Parish of Sudbury's Fantastic & Fun 4th Annual Trunk or Treat So Others Can Eat! Collect candy, play games, and have lots of Ghoulish Fun!!

There is no fee to attend, but…PLEASE BRING A NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO DONATE to our collection for the Sudbury Community Food Pantry. The Food Pantry will accept donations of all unexpired food.

The event will take place in the First Parish Parking Lot (or inside if the weather is inclement). Free parking is available across the street behind the Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Rd, Sudbury).
 

The American Chestnut Story: An Orchard Tour

When: Oct. 26, 1:00PM
Where: 1 Rabbit Hill Road (off North Drive) in Westborough

Description

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 1:00-3:00 pm

On October 26, 1-3 pm, take a walk to learn about American Chestnut Trees with the Westborough Community Land Trust!

Did you know there is an American Chestnut tree breeding orchard in Westborough? These trees once dominated North American forests. With their huge size and their ability to produce many bushels of tasty nuts per tree each year, they were a cornerstone of ecosystems and livelihoods. Chestnut blight, a fungal disease, killed most of these trees in the decades following its introduction from Asia in 1901, but exciting efforts are being made to bring this tree back to its former glory.
Learn the fascinating story behind the work that is being done on this tour of the American Chestnut orchard and the surrounding property! Led by Bill Davis of the American Chestnut Foundation.

Meet at the Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road (off North Drive) in Westborough. Park at the “P” near the lower left corner of the map linked below.

Free, open to the public, no reservation needed. Less than 1 mile of walking on easy woodland trails with one moderate hill.
Before leaving check https://westboroughlandtrust.org/ for cancellations.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Trail Map: https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/WMA

The Framingham History Center Hosts Annual Haunted Trolley Tour on October 26th

When: Oct. 26, 1:00PM
Where: 2 Oak Street, Framingham

Description

Climb aboard for an unforgettable old-fashioned trolley ride into Framingham’s mysterious past! On this Haunted Trolley Tour, our lively guides and talented reenactors will lead you on a one-hour, multi-stop adventure filled with witches, pirates, highwaymen, and eerie ghosts from local legends.

Along the way, you’ll hear spine-tingling stories and fascinating history that bring the City’s most mysterious characters to life. Be ready for thrills, chills, and just the right dose of fun.

Tours last 1 hour and depart from Village Hall on the Common every hour from 1PM-6PM.
Suitable for ages 8 and up. ADA-accessible trolleys available. Spanish and Portuguese written scripts available upon request.

More information for the event and tickets are on the FHC website website: https://framinghamhistory.org/events/2025-haunted-trolley-tour/

Cameron Senior Center Publicity for October 29 Harvest Faire

When: Oct. 29, 10:00AM
Where: 20 Pleasant St, Westford

Description

The public is invited to an exciting Harvest Fair on Oct. 29 from 10-3 at the Cameron Senior Center on Pleasant Street in Westford. Over 25 outside/local vendors will be displaying their crafts, services, jewelry, plants, and holiday items. Music, coffee and cider refreshments will be available, as well as some delicious homemade bake sale products to take home. Take a chance on one of our many Raffle Baskets and get lucky! Do your holiday shopping early and support local artisans. All proceeds made from this festival, sponsored by the Friends of the Cameron Center help to support Westford Seniors.
 

Halloween Brown Bag Organ ConcertOctober 29th, 2025 – 11:30am

When: Oct. 29, 11:30AM
Where: 12 Concord Road, Acton

Description

Location:  Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Road, Acton, MA 01720
Join the ACC organist, Liz Carley, for a free concert and lecture on some of the spooky music associated with Halloween and All Hallows Day.  Bring a brown bag lunch and have lunch with us after the concert in our fellowship hall.  You bring the interest and the sandwiches, and we'll provide the music.

DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil

When: Oct. 30, 6:00PM
Where: 39 Marret Road, Lexington

Description

Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) will host its annual Light in the Darkness Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marret Road, Lexington.

Held during 
Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October, the Vigil commemorates the lives lost in Massachusetts to domestic violence in the past year. Community members will read each victim's story as their lives are represented by the reader, a rose, and a candle that is lit in their memory. In this year's keynote address, Chief Michael McLean of the Lexington Police Department will speak on the importance of community partnerships in supporting those who experience domestic violence. "While the Vigil is a solemn occasion," says DVSN Executive Director Jacquelin Apsler, "It is also a night of hope. By publicly standing together to witness and commemorate, we build awareness and show the survivors in our communities that we believe their stories and support their journeys."

The public is invited to attend this free event. A light supper will be served following the ceremony. For more information regarding DVSN’s Candlelight Vigil, visit DVSN.org/Vigil or call 978-318-3421.
 

WESTFORD LWV CIVIC SOCIAL TO SHOWCASE DREW FARMHOUSE UPDATE 

When: Oct. 30, 7:30PM
Where: 70 Boston Road, Westford

Description

The League of Women Voters of Westford is hosting Ellen Harde on Thursday, October 30, as she gives residents an update on the Drew Farmhouse project located at 70 Boston Road. The Civic Social will be held at WestfordCAT Studios, 487 Groton Road, at 7:30 p.m. The League’s Civic Socials are open to all. Registration is not required. 

At a Special Town Meeting in October 2023, Westford residents approved funding to support the rehabilitation of the former Coldwell Banker property. Nearly $1.5 million from the Community Preservation Fund was approved for the project, which has transformed the farmhouse into five affordable apartments. The project is being done by The Drew Farmhouse, Inc., a nonprofit created in August 2023. Ellen Harde is the president of the board, which also includes Cheryl Major and Jan Houston Smith.

The Drew Farmhouse, Inc. has partnered with Habitat For Humanity of Greater Lowell, whose volunteers are creating two Habitat homes inside the barn that is attached to the farmhouse. The goal – for both Habitat and The Drew Farmhouse, Inc. – is to provide additional opportunities for low-income residents to live in Westford while retaining the historic charm of the buildings. The League’s October Civic Social gives residents a chance to hear more about the project. 

Civic Socials are the League’s informal monthly get-togethers, open to everyone, where people can learn what’s happening in and around town and about what the League is doing. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, issues-oriented organization – open to all – that encourages informed and active participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any candidate or political party.  For more information about the League, go to lwv.westford.org/.

Annual Holiday Open House &amp; Kitty Angels Weekend

When: Nov. 1, 9:00AM
Where: 106 Ponemah Road in Amherst, NH

Description

Treasures Antiques, Collectables & MORE!, located at 106 Ponemah Road in Amherst, NH will be hosting their 35th Annual Holiday Open House and Kitty Angels Fundraising weekend on November 1st and 2nd. Festivities for the weekend will run both days, rain or shine, from 9AM till 4PM and includes Holiday inspired shopping, raffles and entertainment.

This annual event has been a mainstay in the community since 1991 and features Kitty Angels, Inc., a no-kill cat shelter that is made up of all unpaid volunteers, dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats and furnishing them with treatment for injuries or other health issues. These cats are then placed into life-long, loving “forever homes” with compatible owners. All necessary steps are taken to ensure the wellbeing of the cats, including spaying and neutering and providing rabies, distemper and other necessary vaccinations. They are a non-profit, charitable corporation and all donations are fully tax-deductible with every penny of each donation going directly to the care of these cats.

The weekend will also showcase some artists and artisans, crafters, professionals and specialty food vendors. 

This Holiday and Fundraiser event is pet and kid friendly and will offer exceptional sales for all, inside and out. Along with the food truck "B's Grumman Grub," a petting zoo with horse and pony rides will be provided by "Mapledell Farms" and "Trading Faces, LLC/Central Birch Art Studio" is offering face painting, body art and air brushing and, featuring a ‘paint and take’ activity for kids and adults alike.

Treasures will also be offering a number of fun and exciting raffles, with prizes donated by local and national businesses. These prizes will include a “2 day get-a-way,” from HOMEWOOD SUITES, Nashua, an awesome chainsawed “Bald Eagle” head carving by Aya Blaine of the CHAINSAW CHIX, a “2 tier cat tree” by ARUBACAT as well as many other cat and dog related items, jewelry, specialty food packages, and a variety of extra cool and exciting prizes.

Please join Treasures and Kitty Angels, in friendship and the spirit of giving and sharing at the Holidays. For more information, visit www.TreasuresNH.com and www.KittyAngels.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

Mark Your Calendars to Kick Off Your Holiday Shopping – November 1st!

When: Nov. 1, 10:00AM
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton

Description

Kick off your holiday shopping at our First Annual Handmade Harvest Market! We're bringing together a variety of professional artisans and enthusiastic shoppers for a wonderful day of creativity and community.
Proceeds benefit the local Missions and Outreach activities of ACC.
Date: Saturday, November 1st, 10am-3pm
Where: Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Admission: $3 adults, Free for students and children
 

Maynard Hosts DarkSky Massachusetts’ Annual Meeting

When: Nov. 1, 1:30PM
Where: Maynard Fire House, 30 Sudbury St.

Description

For the past year, Green Maynard has been working on a lighting bylaw that we hope to present at the Spring or Fall 2026 Town Meeting. We have been working with experts from DarkSky Massachusetts—part of DarkSky International, an organization that works to restore the nighttime environment and protect communities from the harmful effects of light pollution. Towns such as Acton, Concord, and Boxborough already have some form of lighting bylaw, and we will propose a bylaw recommended by DarkSky Mass that has been fully implemented in communities such as Becket, Gloucester, Nantucket, Northampton, and Pelham. Other towns, like Chelmsford, are preparing similar proposals for upcoming town meetings. Additionally, two statewide bills on this issue are currently in committee.

Because of the active involvement of Green Maynard in developing Maynard’s lighting bylaw, DarkSky Mass has decided to hold their annual in-person meeting here as a way of offering support and increasing visibility.

Residents are invited to attend the meeting in person or via Zoom. Here are the details:

Place: Maynard Fire House, 30 Sudbury St.
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 1:30PM – 4:30PM (check-in starts at 1PM)
Light refreshments provided
Stargazing (weather permitting) optional after the meeting

Speakers:
  • Debbie Moran is an advocate with DarkSky International who specializes in police education around glare and safety.
  • Vick Mohanka is executive director of Sierra Club Mass and an expert on policy and advocacy.


To register for the event or for more information, visit DarkSkyMass.org. Recordings of the speakers will be available at a later date.

Genesis HR Battlegreen Run Celebrates 30 Years of Community and Charity with New Partnership

When: Nov. 2, 12:15PM
Where: Lexington High School Fieldhouse, Lexington

Description

The Battlegreen Run Foundation today announced details for the 30th annual Genesis HR Battlegreen Run, set for Sunday, November 2. The event, which includes a USATF-certified 10K & 5K road race, a 5K & 2K walk, and a family fun run, anticipates up to 1,500 participants and relies on the support of hundreds of volunteers to support local charitable causes.

The Genesis HR Battlegreen Run is more than just a race; it is a vital fundraising platform for a consortium of local non-profit organizations. Participants can run or walk to directly support these groups, which work tirelessly to address critical needs within the community.

Registration for the 30th annual Genesis HR Battlegreen Run is now open. Community members are encouraged to participate as runners, walkers, volunteers, or donors.

To register, volunteer, or make a donation, please visit: www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org
Event Details:
  • What: 30th Annual Genesis HR Battlegreen Run (10 K & 5K Runs – 5K & 1.2m Walk)
  • When: Sunday, November 2
  • Where: Lexington High School Fieldhouse
  • Website: www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org

About the Battlegreen Run Foundation:
The Battlegreen Run Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and community spirit through its annual road race. The event serves as a primary fundraising vehicle for a select group of local charitable organizations, making a significant positive impact on the community.

Worcester Chamber Music Society Presents “The Joy of Youth”November 7 in Harvard and November 9 in Worcester

When: Nov. 7, 7:30PM
Where: Harvard & Worcester

Description

Worcester Chamber Music Society continues its 20th Season with a concert titled “The Joy of Youth” at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Harvard on November 7 and at Assumption University in Worcester on November 9.  A reception will follow each concert.
Youthful joy and sweetness shine through music written when these composers were still young. The ephemeral nature of youth was heightened for Boulanger, who composed D’un matin de printemps on her deathbed at age twenty-four. Despite chronic illness, Boulanger’s robust musical lineage was noticeably influential from as early on as the age of two, when she learned to read music before learning the alphabet and could sing melodies just by hearing them. Mozart, who died less than ten years after completing the “Spring” Piano Trio, was so renowned for his wunderkind abilities that he toured Europe as a six year old, and continued composing and performing for courts and royalty through his teen years. Brahms wrote the Piano Quartet early in his career, while his course was still being charted. Like Boulanger and Mozart, Brahms was born into a musical family and began composing and learning to play violin, cello, and piano as a young boy, though he published his earliest works under a pseudonym, perhaps due to sharp self-criticism and artistic perfectionism.

Friday, November 7 @7:30PM Sunday, November 9 @4PM
Unitarian Universalist Church Jeanne Y. Curtis Hall, Assumption University
9 Ayer Road, Harvard
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester
Pre-concert talk @7 PM Pre-concert talk @3:30 PM
Program
Lili Boulanger | D’un matins de printemps
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | String Quartet K387 G major
Johannes Brahms | Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 26
Worcester Chamber Music Society Musicians:
Krista Buckland Reisner and Rohan Gregory, violin
Peter Sulski, viola
David Russell, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano

With guest  Tracy Kraus, flute
All venues are handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/the-joy-of-youth/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624

 

The Concord Players Presents She Kills Monsters November 7-22 at The Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA

When: Nov. 7, 8:00PM
Where: 51 Walden Street, Concord

Description

She Kills Monsters is a heartfelt, action-packed adventure about belonging and bonds that never die. Written by Qui Nguyen, this drama-comedy debuted in 2011 and was nominated for two Drama Desk Awards in 2012.

With a cast of 16, portraying over 20 real characters and mythical creatures, She Kills Monsters promises to be one of the most imaginative shows the Players have produced in many years, all under the creative direction of Quinton Kappel, most recently seen in leading roles on the Concord stage in Shakespeare In Love and The Play That Goes Wrong.


No prior knowledge of Dungeons & Dragons is necessary as audiences will be transported along with Agnes on her journey of discovery but please be aware this production does contain some adult language.

Performances are November 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22 at 8:00 pm and November 9 & 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $24.00 and fantastical monster-themed costumes are welcome! For more information and to order tickets please visit: www.concordplayers.org or Email: tickets@concordplayers.org or call the Box Office at 978-369-2990 and leave a detailed message.
 

Boxborough Fall Library Used Book Sale

When: Nov. 8, 9:00AM
Where: 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough

Description

The Friends of the Boxborough Library Fall used book sale will start with a Preview Sale for members on Friday, November 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Memberships will be available at the door).

The main public sale will take place on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Everything Must Go sale will be held on Sunday November 9 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Standard size bags will be provided; pay $5 to fill each bag however you like.

The sale will take place in the meeting room of the Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue. Proceeds from the sale will go toward additional library programs and museum passes. Cash and checks only.
 
Please support this sale by attending and by donating your gently used hard covers, paperbacks, music, and audiovisual items, and also puzzles and board games in complete and as new condition. Donations will be accepted from Monday November 3 through Thursday November 6 at the library during regular library hours. Please no VCR tapes or magazines or any material in really poor condition.

Flavors of Bedford

When: Nov. 12, 5:30PM
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica Bedford, 270 Concord Road, Billerica.

Description

The 25th Flavors of Bedford will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica Bedford, 270 Concord Road, Billerica.
Flavors of Bedford is a festive, fun food sampling event where local restaurants and guests gather for food, spirits, and raffle prizes to help support the local community. All members of the community are invited and encouraged to come and enjoy.
There will be a variety of offerings from local restaurant favorites to be announced in the coming months.
This event is organized by the Bedford Chamber of Commerce with a portion of the proceeds going to the Bedford Food Pantry. 
Earlybird tickets are available until October 15.
To see the evolving and expanding list of the community sponsors, participating restaurants, raffle donors, and to purchase tickets, visit flavorsofbedford.org or contact the Bedford Chamber of Commerce at www.BedfordChamber.org or  bcoc@bedfordchamber.org.

Something for Everyone! - Small Works &amp; Holiday Marketplace

When: Nov. 14, 6:00PM
Where: 206 Worcester Road, Princeton Senior & Community Center, Princeton MA

Description

Come make your holiday shopping more meaningful by supporting local artists! Members of the Princeton Arts Society invite you to come browse, shop, and enjoy hundreds of their fine, artisan-made items. Peruse creative, unique, yet affordable small wall art in many media, as well as tables overflowing with jewelry, cards, prints, ornaments, fabric items, original books, bags, ceramics, woodworking, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this amazing holiday art extravaganza!

Fridays, November 14 & 21,  6-8:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays, November 15 & 16 and 22 & 23,  10 AM-4 PM

Location:  206 Worcester Road, Princeton Senior & Community Center, Princeton MA

The Princeton Arts Society is a nonprofit organization promoting the arts in Central Massachusetts through programs, events, and shows. 

 

New Song of Bedford Music Series

When: Nov. 15, 7:30PM
Where: 10 Mudge Way, Bedford

Description


Tickets are now available for the second season of the New Song Music Series.
  • November 15, 2025 – Deadgrass
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.

Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra Concert

When: Nov. 16, 6:30PM
Where: McCarthy Middle School Auditorium,  250 North 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!)
 

DON’T MISS THE 10th MAYNARD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET &amp; INDUCTION CEREMONY

When: Nov. 29, 6:00PM
Where: Maynard~Clinton Lodge of Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard

Description

The Maynard High School Athletic Hall of Fame (MHSAHOF) Board is excited to announce its 10th Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025, 6 PM to 11 PM at the Maynard~Clinton Lodge of Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard.  The past nine events have been huge successes and have sold out!

We are proud to announce the 10th set of inductees to the Maynard High School Hall of Fame: Amanda Allen (1997), Wihlo Frigard (1930), Kelsee Howes Giorgio (2012), Robert Hastry (2003), Joseph Loynd Jr. (2001), Michael Marshall (2012), Edward Mullin (1959), Sean Peterson (2014) and Nana Yankson (1998)

The team that will also be inducted is the 2009~2010 Boys Basketball Team.

It is always a great evening of celebration and a great opportunity to see friends and classmates of Maynard High School.  The festivities will include a cocktail hour (with cash bar), followed by a buffet dinner from 6:30 PM to 8 PM, followed by the Induction Ceremony and ending with a social.

This Banquet is open to all!  Tickets are available for $50/ea until Friday, November 7th (or until sold out) by calling (978) 764-5279 or by emailing mjtbrannelly@comcast.net, jenerbadams@gmail.com or charlotte.murray4116@gmail.com. Board members of MHSAHOF also have tickets for sale.  Feel free to contact Jennifer Adams, Mary Brannelly, Steve Curry, Ted Donnelly, Tim Lawton, Gail Lucas, Charlotte Murray or Barry McNulty.  Tables of 10 may also be reserved.  Whether you are young or older, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the great achievements of Maynard’s past student athletes! View our website at http://mhsahof.wixsite.com/athletes to see the list of past years’ inductees.

If you know an athlete who you feel deserves to be inducted into the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame at a future Induction Ceremony, please go to the website and complete a nomination form.  Additionally, donations are always greatly appreciated and may be forwarded to the MHSAHOF, PO Box 56, Maynard, MA 01754.