January 6–February 27, 2026
Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Rd, Stow

The Stow Area Guild of Artists (SAGA) presents Light and Shadow, a winter exhibition exploring contrast, illumination, and atmosphere through a variety of artistic styles and media.

Free reception: Friday, January 23, 5–7 PM.
Featured artists include Sondra Albano, Shirley Beltz, Mary Coombs, Richard Fishman, Helen Rolfe Ham, Anne McKeag, Karen Roop, Kathy Sferra, Charlie Streff, and Anna Vanesyan.
Info: stow-artists.org

Kindergarten – 5th graders: Games in the fields and woods! Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, Shelter Building, Animal Adventures, Predator and Prey, Campfires & more!

6th -9th graders – Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Water Guns, Thursday Nighttime Games & S’mores.

9th grade or above – Counselor-in-Training program.

Campers welcome from all towns.
Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9–3.
After care available.
More info or to Register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org

The Armory on the Assabet is pleased to announce the launch of the The Armory Online Art Auction, a benefit event organized by Hudson Art & Framing to support The Armory’s mission of preserving and growing its programming, events, and restoration efforts.

The auction is now live and will run through January 31, 2026, offering the community an opportunity to bid on an impressive collection of artwork donated by local and regional artists. Featured pieces include paintings, photographs, prints, and mixed media, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to The Armory on the Assabet.

In-Person Viewing and Special Reception
Art enthusiasts are invited to view the auction pieces in person throughout the month of January at Hudson Art & Framing, located at 18 Main Street, Hudson, MA. To celebrate the success of the auction and the artists’ contributions, a special reception will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 4–6 PM at Hudson Art & Framing.

How to Participate
Participants can view the artwork and register to bid online by visiting https://givebutter.com/c/UaVHkm/auction.

Come and view this display and the
Historical information on Henry Knox and his journey

Friday, January 16   11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Advanced Math and Science School, 201 Forest Street

Saturday, January 17 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  The Solomon Pond Mall, lower level

Tuesday, January 20   11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Assabet Regional Vocational School

Thursday, January 22   11:00 A.M.  to 1:00 P.M.  Marlborough High School

Friday, January 23   11:00  A.M to 1:00 P.M. Marlborough Middle School
 

Cornerstone Congregational Church is sponsoring our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on Saturday, January 17 from 9AM to 2PM. Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate. Most donations take about an hour, so book your appointment, roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross.
Thank you!!

Cornerstone Congregational Church
32 Graniteville Road
Westford, MA 01886

For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org
Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
 

Don't miss a stunning musical experience when local favorite Suzanne Buell brings an extraordinary group of singers and musicians in the most recent evolution of her Gospel journey through traditional spirituals and stirring gospel music! To be held at Parish Center for the Arts (10 Lincoln Street) on January 17, 2026 at 7:30pm, this event’s tickets are $20 for Members; $22 for non-Members; and $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.

In The Gospel Connection, not only does Suzanne Buell explore the roots of the traditional spiritual and historic gospel that defined the Civil Rights movement, but also the musical connections that inspire contemporary artists. Buell, a former Stax recording artist and graduate of Boston Conservatory, leads this project with a 7-piece band including David Hunte on keyboard and vocals, Phil Antoniades on drums and percussion, Mike Payette on bass and vocals, Chris Leadbetter on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Vicki Zelski on vocals, Russell Watts on vocals, and Buell on lead vocals. In their repertoire, you’re likely to hear music by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, and Bob Dylan. The concert is a celebration of the musical traditions that is a must-see for fans of gospel music and history. You'll be moved to dance and sing along - both of which are strongly encouraged.

Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-17-26-the-gospel-connection/JYRC47DIWI4Z6V632NFU7NCD
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978-692-6333
 

Acclaimed folk singer-songwriters Erin Ash Sullivan and Rupert Wates will present an intimate evening of authentic storytelling, poetic lyrics, and masterful guitar work on Saturday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way.

Audiences will experience two distinct voices shaped by lived experience and keen observation of the world. Though different in style, Sullivan and Wates are united by thoughtful lyrics and deeply resonant melodies.

New England native Sullivan is celebrated for her clear, expressive, and quietly powerful voice. She previously was one half of the New York–based duo Edith O, performing at iconic venues such as the Bitter End and CBGB’s Gallery. Her 2024 solo album, Signposts and Marks, reached No. 4 on the FAI Folk DJ Chart. Sullivan was also named a “Most Wanted” artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival’s Grassy Hill Emerging Artist Showcase and won the 2025 Al Johnson Songwriter Contest at the Wildflower Arts & Music Festival.

The Oxford-educated Wates blends melodic acoustic folk with elements of jazz, vaudeville, and cabaret. The recipient of more than fifty songwriting and performance awards, he has released twelve albums and toured extensively throughout North America and Europe. His work has been widely covered by other artists, and two full-length tribute albums are dedicated entirely to his songs.
Hear Erin Ash Sullivan’s humorous song inspired by a July 4th eating contest, https://youtu.be/-ARmJCBY0WY?t=123, and Rupert Wates performing “Father to the Man, https://youtu.be/2ASBO5HhCQc?t=37.

Tickets for the New Song concert are available at newsongbedford.org. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments, with the music beginning at 7:30 p.m.

New Song is a volunteer initiative of the Bedford Cultural District and is supported by local sponsors including Red Heat American Tavern, Bedford Florist & Gifts, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Bedford, Prince Street Café & Bakery, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 

Program Highlights:

• “Hallelujah!” The Nashoba Valley Chorale is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season with a concert on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The performance will include music by Bach and Britten and will close with Beethoven’s magnificent Mass in C, featuring four professional vocal soloists and full orchestra. The concert’s repertoire “reflects the different aspects of our history and showcases where we are now,” says Anne Watson Born, the group’s musical director. 

Event Details:

• January 18, 2026, 3pm at the Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center (344 Main St., Groton, MA) 

Ticket Information:

• Pay-what-you-can; available at www.nvcsings.org   

The Nashoba Valley Chorale is well known throughout Central Massachusetts and draws singers from towns in the heart of Nashoba Valley, as well as from all over the metro-west Boston area and southern New Hampshire. For more information about the Nashoba Valley Chorale and our season concerts, visit https://nvcsings.org/
 

The Boxborough Company of Minutemen will hold a Company meeting on Sunday January 18 at the Boxborough Community Center at 30 Middle Road starting at 8 p.m. For information please contact Captain Rich Grady at captain@boxboroughminutemen.org or Lieutenant Tim Blankenship at lieutenant@boxboroughminutemen.org.

The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775.  You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company.

Our members may participate in any number of the Company's activities including marching in parades and town celebrations, organizing the annual Fifer's Day town festival, performing seasonal clean-ups on Route 111, sponsoring the Boy and Cub Scouts, providing volunteers to the FreeBee Market, community supper, and other service organizations, and participating in our various social functions. The Company also provides financial support to a variety of service organizations and sponsors a number of annual scholarships to Boxborough students who are continuing their education after high school.

All are welcome to come and make new connections with others.
  For more information visit www.boxboroughminutemen.org.


 

24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Breakfast ♦ Monday, January 19 ♦ 9:15 AM at Congregation Beth Elohim & Zoom

This year's speaker, William Harlan Dickerson II, is Co-Executive Director of Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN). William Harlan Dickerson II, also known as Brother Will, is a seasoned community organizer and faith-rooted leader with over 14 years of experience advancing justice. He currently serves as Co–Executive Director of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN).

Brother Will’s organizing work spans critical issues including racial and economic justice, mental health services reform, education reform, criminal justice reform, and police accountability. He is nationally recognized as a powerful trainer, strategist, and developer of leaders, with a deep commitment to building people power and cultivating transformative leadership. Brother Will approaches organizing as both a moral and communal practice.

At the core of his work and life is a steadfast belief that Black liberation is essential to the liberation of all people, a principle that guides his leadership, organizing, and vision for a more just and compassionate world.

9:15 AM doors open for breakfast
10:00 AM guest speaker Brother Will (and Zoom session begins)

Congregation Beth Elohim
133 Prospect Street, Acton, MA
You may also attend via Zoom
Please let us know you are coming by signing up   www.bethelohim.org/mlk-2026

This event, a presentation of Na’aseh, the social justice arm of Congregation Beth Elohim, is free and open to all. Donations are welcome and will support Na'aseh's social action work, including next year's breakfast.
 

Acton: Are you worried about winter energy bills? You are not alone! Please join Carrie Katan, of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, as she helps us understand our utility bills, reveals energy saving options from the utilities themselves, and looks at energy efficiency actions to take in our households. Topics include consumer energy rates (e.g. income eligible options and heat pump discounts), significant efficiency savings through Mass Save, and a look at possible future directions in the energy market.  Carrie is a fun speaker who takes a complicated energy landscape and makes it comprehensible! Co-sponsored by MassEnergize.org. Info and registration at
https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2108 or go to EnergizeActon.org and click “Events.”
 

All the rhythm and beats will be happening at Parish Center for the Arts on January 23, 2026 at 7:30pm when they welcome The Drum Nomads to 10 Lincoln Street (on Westford Common). Tickets to this family-friendly performance are $20 for Members; $22 for Non-Members; $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be in cabaret style. BYOB and snacks. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.

The Drum Nomads, led by Creative Director Dave Curry is a performance ensemble that specializes primarily in playing rhythms from many different cultural sources, using a wide variety of drums and percussion instruments. In addition to being drummers, each member of the group is also able to play melodic instruments which augment the rhythms, adding an exciting musical dimension. They love working with dancers and flow artists as a means of adding visual appeal to their exotic sound.  This performance will be one part performance; one part interactive audience Drumming Circle!

PHOTO: Drum Nomads Creative Director Dave Curry

Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-23-26-drum-nomads/Z2UDNM3UVXWZHWZ55QF3WPUP

Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford

Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333

Want to speak with confidence, think on your feet, and express your ideas clearly? Join us for a Toastmasters Open House/Demo Meeting and experience how a supportive, fun environment helps people become better communicators and leaders.

At the demo meeting, you’ll see prepared speeches, impromptu speaking activities, and constructive feedback—all designed to help you grow. No experience is needed, and there’s no pressure to speak unless you want to.
Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply looking to build confidence, this is a great opportunity to see Toastmasters in action.

Come as a guest. Leave inspired.
Saturday, January 24 , 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Open House)
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Speech-a-thon)

371 Main St, Acton, MA 01720

Acton Public Safety Facility, EOC Room
Register for the open house at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/toastmasters-district-31-division-b-open-house
Register for the speech-a-thon: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZZfCwEGIgO0VnV4jpxfmnnevWdfP3cXehJ9sdu25A6I/edit?gid=0#gid=0

 

Looking for a fun evening?

Join the Nashoba Valley Neighbors for a wine tasting and warm winter meal, with lots of fun people interested in an evening out and a nice dinner at a local restaurant. The NVN are joining a wine tasting at The Westford Wine & Spirits in Westford at 5 pm Saturday, January 24, and dinner at the nearby Evviva Trattoria at 6:30. Please feel free to join us for either or both, but we ask that you respond by Thursday, January 22 at noon.

If you would like more information, or to join us, please RSVP to info@nashobavalleyneighbors.org

The Nashoba Valley Neighbors Club is a non-profit social organization open to new and established residents from such town as Acton, Boxborough, Chelmsford, Groton, Littleton, Westford, Maynard, and Harvard, but we welcome any residents in the surrounding communities that are looking to explore new interests and to make connections with new friends.

Find us on Facebook or visit the Club’s website at http://www.nashobavalleyneighbors.org for more
Information. We hope to see you!

Theatre III, 250 Central St., West Acton, continues its 2025-2026 season with the presentation of “Miss Holmes", by Christoper M. Walsh, from January 24th through February 1st.
When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives keep turning up dead. But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice.  

In an era where gender roles are rigidly defined, these women dare to challenge societal norms. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction explores what added obstacles would be faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.
Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $22 for students and seniors, and $10 as part of the MCC Card to Culture Program.

For information, email publicity@theatre3.org, and to buy tickets, visit https://www.theatre3.org. 

 

The Parish Center for the Arts will be filled with harmony and song on January 24, 2026 at 7:30pm when Merrimack Valley A Cappella takes the stage at 10 Lincoln Street (on Westford Common). Tickets to this family-friendly performance are $20 for Members; $22 for Non-Members; $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be cabaret style. BYOB and snacks. Doors open one half hour prior to the show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.

With “50 Years of Changing Lives Through Song,” Merrimack Valley A Cappella (MVA), previously known as Merrimack Valley Chorus, is based in Andover (MA). They are an award-winning chorus that performs throughout greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. MVA is a proud member of Sweet Adelines International, the largest nonprofit women’s singing association in the world, welcoming women from all backgrounds who enjoy high quality vocal harmonies with energetic visual presentation in both the barbershop and contemporary genres. The women of MVA celebrate the joy of singing and achieve musical excellence through continuing education and performance while fostering individual growth. They are the Season 1 Adult Large Group Champions of Sing That Thing!

This event is sponsored by the Don and Patti Mason Community Fund

Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-24-26-merrimack-valley-a-cappella/76LU6GSWP2UGD3SIAHVJGB6H

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Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford

Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333

Many of us can identify common trees by their leaves, but what about when the leaves fall off for the winter? On January 25, 1-3 pm, join the Westborough Community Land Trust to learn what other clues we can look for to tell our native trees apart. We'll look for clues like the tree’s shape, the color and texture of the bark, and the appearance of the buds that are forming for next spring. A walk in the wintry woods becomes more interesting when you can recognize the trees you see around you! Our walk leader will be Kyle Grendell, Westborough’s Tree Warden.
About 1-2 miles on uneven woodland terrain. Traction devices attached to boots are highly recommended.

The walk is free, open to the public, no reservation needed.
The location will be the Libbey-Wile Forest. Park at the end of Carroll Drive in Westborough, on one side of the street only. Trail map: https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/LW
Before leaving check https://westboroughlandtrust.org/ for cancellations.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org

 

On Sunday, January 25th at 4 p.m. organist Katherine Ou will perform an organ concert at The Lutheran Church of the Savior.  Katherine has been serving as the organist for four years. She began her training at the age of 13 in Waco, Texas.

The program will include a seldom-heard but dazzling baroque chorale partita by Georg Dietrich, an inspiring Organ Sonata, a work by living British composer Tom Scott, the stirring “Variations on The Star Spangled Banner" by Dudly Buck and "Yankee Doodle" by New England organist Fred Feibel.
Admission is free. Reservations are not required. There will be a light reception following the concert and a Freewill Offering to help purchase a new organ.

Location: Lutheran Church of the Savior, 426 Davis Road, Bedford, MA

 

"Psychosis Unveiled" is an in-person presentation for people living with symptoms of psychosis and those who love them. Join the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and speakers from the MA Psychosis Access & Triage Hub (M-PATH). Join us on Monday, January 26th, at the Edinburg Center, 205 Burlington Road, Bedford MA, rear entrance. The event kicks off at 6:30 PM with dessert & social time. At 7:00 PM the presentations begin. Learn more about the program and please RSVP here: 
https://www.namicentralmiddlesex.org/newsletter/psychosis
 

Date and Time: Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Rd, Acton, MA 01720

Join the Social Justice Task Force for an engaging and thought-provoking evening with economist and author Jeffrey Fuhrer, who will explore how powerful but false narratives have shaped—and harmed—the U.S. economy. Drawing from his award-winning book The Myth That Made Us, Jeff will examine enduring myths such as the “self-made man,” the singular corporate focus on profits, and the belief that the United States is a “post-racist” nation. He argues that these narratives have denied opportunity to millions, limiting human potential and holding back our shared economic future.

Jeff will discuss how equal access to opportunity—universal pathways that build human and financial capital—can dramatically improve lives and strengthen the economy for everyone. He will also outline concrete changes needed to help the nation reach its full economic potential. The evening will conclude with a lively and inclusive discussion, welcoming questions and reflections from the audience.

About the Speaker:
Jeff works as a Nonresident Fellow for the Brookings Institution and a Foundation Fellow for the Eastern Bank Foundation. He has recently published The Myth That Made Us (MIT Press 2023), which received the Axiom Business Books Award silver medal in economics. The book explores the link between widely held but false narratives about poverty and race and poor outcomes for many in the U.S. economy.

Jeff previously served as director of research, executive vice president and senior policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. He has been an associate economist of the Federal Open Market Committee, and has been active in economic research for more than three decades. He served as an associate editor for the American Economic Review. Married for 44 years Jeff and Mary have three grown children. Fuhrer earned an AB in economics with highest honors from Princeton University. He received his MA and PhD in economics from Harvard University.

All are welcome for this timely conversation at the intersection of faith, justice, and economic opportunity.

For more information, visit https://www.actonc.org/post/2026-mythbookevent
 

When: Wednesday, January 28th, 7:15-8:15pm
Where: Zoom
 
The goal of the Biosphere Book Club is to reflect on climate vis-à-vis the health of human and ecological communities. This month we’ll explore the beautiful 2025 publication, Is a River Alive?While journeying through three different watersheds around the world, the author considers the benefits of healthy waterways, the threats to rivers, and the concept that the natural world may have legal rights. The session will be “text-based,” with quotes, participatory activities, and discussion. You are invited to read the book, but it is not required. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org.
Info/registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2110.

 

A free live webinar presented by pediatric physical therapist Christina Marinelli from Emerson Health, will be held via Zoom on Thursday, January 29, 1-2:00. Babies begin progressing both gross and fine motor skills from birth. They are the building blocks to your baby's ability to explore their environment as they grow. In this webinar, you will learn 1) what typical development looks like, 2) general tips and strategies to support baby's skill acquisition, and 3) helpful resources for continued learning. Time for questions will be allowed. To receive the link, email lmatthews@jri.org at First Connections.