Here’s your chance to help us prepare for the 2025 Annual Chelmsford Holiday Prelude & Tree Lighting Celebration being held on December 7, 2025.

Calendar Raffle Cards are $10.00 each, and are available for pickup at the Treasurer/Collector’s Office at Chelmsford Town Offices, 50 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford. This year we have a wide variety of prizes, including gift cards and themed baskets. Our donors include Arrow Auto Glass, Stop & Shop, Market Basket, Princess House, Riman, Brickhouse Blooms, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, a propane tank & fill from County Energy, a propane fire pit assembly, and many other things!

Can’t make it to the Town Offices but still want a raffle card? Contact Vivian Merrill at squekers601@yahoo.com to make arrangements.

All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales and vendor space reservations will benefit the Annual Chelmsford Holiday Prelude & Tree Lighting Celebration. Thank you!

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.

Sounds of Stow Chorus welcomes all area singers to our Open Rehearsals on Monday evenings August 25, September 1 and September 8 at the First Parish Church in Stow Center (35 Great Road) from 7-9:15 pm. Come as early as 6:30 to meet and greet your fellow singers.

On Sunday November 23, 2025 our season opens with "Timeless Tidings." The Chorus, accompanied by full orchestra, and under the direction of Barbara Jones, will perform John Rutter's Gloria! In celebration of his 80th birthday, as well as seasonal works by Vaughan Williams, Faure, Bernstein and Britten. Other concerts in this season will be Sunday April 19, 2026 and Sunday June 7, 2026.

The Sounds of Stow Chorus is a friendly and welcoming group whose singers hail from 20+ towns in the Metrowest area and beyond. Membership is open to anyone who can match pitch, learn the music, and blend with the other voices. We particularly need some strong Tenors and Basses to balance our sound this upcoming year. Artistic Director Barbara Jones and Assistant Director Christina Kennedy promote serious musicianship at weekly rehearsals that are lively, challenging, educational, and always fun! We hope to see you at the open rehearsals (and beyond)!

Honoring the Bud Flannery tradition, all Acton and Boxborough Senior Citizens are invited, as  guests, to a luncheon on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 12:00 pm in the Courtyard of the Boxborough Regency in Boxborough, MA.  Gary Morin, strolling accordionist, will provide entertainment.  Menu and sign up sheets (by August 27, 2025) can be found at each COA.  The event is hosted and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Acton-Boxborough and the Boxborough Regency Hotel.  Guests must sign up.

 

A community event open to the public weekly on Thursdays from 7-10pm (year-round). Bring your instrument &/or voice and join the Sing & Jam fun! $5 suggested cover. Future Dates: 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 …
 

The Nashoba Symphonic Band, under the direction of David Wayne Bailey, is pleased to announce it's Tenth Anniversary Season, opening on Sunday November 2nd at 3 p,m., featuring Kabalevsky's Colas Breugnon Overture, Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance, and Robert Russell Bennett's classic, Symphonic Songs for Band, as well as marches and galops. On Saturday, February 7th at 2 pm., the NSB will perform The Solitary Dancer by Warren Benson, the ballet music from Gounod's Faust, and Symphonic Dances from “Fiddler on the Roof.” The Tenth Anniversary Concert on Sunday May 3rd will showcase a performance of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, together with Dancing at Stonehenge by Anthony Suter and Polka from The Age of Gold by Dmitri Shostakovitch with marches and lighter fare. The Graduation Concert on Thursday June 11th will feature Clifton Williams's Symphonic Dance No.2 “Fiesta” and solos by graduation members of the band.

All concerts are performed at Nashoba Regional High School. Rte 117 (GPS says Green Road), Bolton MA. And are FREE and open to one and all. Facilities are wheelchair accessible.

The Nashoba Symphonic Band welcomes new members at the beginning of each season and at the Thursday rehearsal immediately following each concert. The first fall rehearsal is on Thursday August 28th at 7 pm. With registration beginning at 6 pm.
There are no auditions, but players should be comfortable working on advanced level music. Students, grade 8 and above are also welcome, with recommendation from high school instrumental director or private instructor.

This fall we are seeking two trumpets, two french horns, bass trombone and one or two tubas. All other instruments, ask first. For those interested or any questions, please contact David Bailey baileydavidwayne@gmail.com.

Nashoba Symphonic Band is a program of the Nashoba Regional High School Friends of Music and supported, in part, by the kind grants of cultural councils in Bolton, Lancaster, Stow, Clinton, Ashby and Lunenberg, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Looking for a fun way to spend Labor Day weekend? Come to Stow on Saturday, August 30 (12–4 PM) for the 4th Annual Assabet Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival!
Enjoy craft beer from five local brewers, eats from six food trucks, and live music from Sugar High. Kids will love the Carnival Games area—playground, face painting, and 25+ games to keep them busy all afternoon.
General admission is $10 donation per person; kids 12 and under are free. Beer/hard cider drink tickets are $6. Rain or shine, we’ll be at 353 Great Road, Stow, MA, at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (wheelchair accessible with accessible parking).
More info: craftbeerfest@fpc-stow-acton.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AssabetCraftBeer.

Opens for another season,September 2!!
 
Imagine having a skilled repair expert just a phone call away—someone who offers high-quality service at incredibly low prices and earns your trust with every fix. That service is available right here in Bedford through the FBCOA Fix-It Shop.
 
What We Do
The FBCOA Fix-It Shop is a volunteer-run service that repairs almost everything (with the exception of electronics). Open to anyone—whether you’re from Bedford or a neighboring town, young or old—the shop prides itself on unbeatable prices and expert craftsmanship.
They have restored a variety of mechanical items, such as:
•             Watch Batteries: Only $5.
•             Clocks: Including wall, mantel, and anniversary models.
•             Sewing Machine, vacuums and roombas
•             Household Items: Lamps, tables, etc.
•             Small Appliances: Coffee makers, blenders, toasters, fans, and humidifiers.
•             Stubborn Switches: Such as those on microwave doors.
•             Sharpening Services: Knives, scissors, and garden tools.
•             Repairs: Re-gluing tables, chairs, and broken ceramic items.
•             Restorations: Returning sound and lights to children’s toys.
No Job Too Small
 
Not sure if your item is repairable? Bring it in!
With a minimum charge of only $4.  you can be confident that most standard parts are on hand. For repairs requiring extra labor or special parts, work will proceed only after you give your approval.
 
Support a Great Cause
Every dollar earned supports the Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging. The shop operates on:
 
 •             Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Visit Us
You can find the Fix-It Shop upstairs at Town Center (the yellow building behind Town Hall) located at:
12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
For more information, call 781-275-6825.
 
Discover the convenience of having a reliable repair service right in your community!

Auditions will be held September 3 for students in grades 9-12 for Fall 2025 Teen Company Production.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Auditions: Wednesday, September 3 from 6:00-8:00. Plan to stay the full time.
Callbacks: If called, callbacks are Friday, September 5 from 6:00-8:00.
All auditions will be held at 53 Church Street, Concord, MA. If you have any questions, please call 978-371-1482 or send an email to concord_youth_theatre@concordyouththeatre.org.

Join the Maynard Assabet River Coalition for an Assabet River Garden Tour! See firsthand how Maynard residents living on or near the Assabet blend beauty with biodiversity to support wildlife and a healthier river. Explore wild spaces and tidy flower beds, learn about no-mow and reduced-mow landscaping, and discover how native plants and strategies for wet areas can make a positive difference for our river and community.

When: Saturday, September 6, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Multiple locations, Maynard

Please RSVP to maynardassabet@gmail.com by August 25, as space is limited. We will provide more details and a map of locations when you RSVP.

It's fun for the whole family at CYT! On Saturday, September 6, come to CYT for fun "minute to win it" games with prizes, bouncy house, face painting, concessions, raffles, and more! See your friends from CYT classes and companies and have a great time with us from 1:00-4:00PM.

Tickets are available here and are $15/person (includes one raffle ticket) OR $30/family - meaning your immediate family/household (includes two raffle tickets). We'll be celebrating the new season, rain or shine!

Concord Youth Theatre · 53 Church Street · Concord