April 26, 8 am to 2 pm, King and Rogers streets at the Historical Society of Littleton. Come early for the best selection of everything but the kitchen sink. You will find gently used household and sporting goods, linens, small appliances and furniture, bikes, tools, toys, books , some baby equipment and vintage goodies, maybe a few CDs and DVDs. Come shopping and be surprised at the bargains to support education in Ghana and Honduras.
Donations from the community will be accepted Friday night, 4-6 pm. No car seats, clothing, shoes, TVs/computer equipment, or just plain junk. Clean out your closets and garage and promote education abroad for people who have many fewer resources than Americans.
For information, email c s j at f c u littleton dot org. Remove the spaces for the right email. Thanks in advance for your support.

The Middlesex Community College Foundation is proud to announce the Spring 2025 Celebrity Forum, featuring the award-winning, Hall of Fame rock band The Beach Boys. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
“Middlesex is excited to bring the legendary Beach Boys to the Lowell Memorial Auditorium stage this spring,” said Phil Sisson, MCC’s President. “Thank you to the MCC Foundation for their continued work in offering our community inspiring culture and entertainment, as well as our students with the support they need to be successful. We are also grateful to our generous sponsors for donating their time, effort and money to provide our students with experiences and opportunities to help them reach their goals and pursue their dreams. I look forward to another incredible evening of music and celebration while listening to the iconic Beach Boys!”
“Both MCC and the Foundation are honored to welcome The Beach Boys at this year’s Celebrity Forum,” said Judy Burke, MCC’s Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Workforce Development. “The Beach Boys music is interwoven into the culture of America. They are great role models for our students, for they consistently display surreal creativity, hard work, resilience and unification. For over 25 years, the event has recognized the work the college does for students, raised important funds to provide students with educational opportunities, and offered cultural enrichment to the community. Thank you to the Beach Boys for joining us and to Spectacle Live, our partners, and sponsors for helping make this event possible.”
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – are bringing “The Sounds of Summer” tour to cities around the globe.
Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Helps Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”
The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than five decades of touring under their belts, The Beach Boys have performed more concerts than any major rock band in history.
The Beach Boys are led by legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy® winner, New York Times best-selling author, cofounder, lead singer, chief lyricist of The Beach Boys, and 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago and John Wedemeyer continue the legacy of the iconic band.
For over 25 years, MCC has brought well-known personalities to Greater Lowell for the educational and cultural enrichment of area residents, including the 2024 event with Dionne Warwick. The TJX Companies, Inc., proud Presenting Sponsor of MCC’s spring fundraisers since 1999, has returned to support this year’s Celebrity Forum. A donor reception for sponsors will start off the event followed by dinner the performance. Proceeds from the event provide support for MCC students.
Visit https://www.middlesex.edu/celebrityforum/spring_fundraiser.html for more information, including sponsorship opportunities or contact Sherri McCormack, MCC’s Dean of Advancement, at McCormackS@middlesex.edu or call 978-656-3034. To purchase tickets, contact the Lowell Memorial Auditorium Box Office at 800-657-8774.

   The kitties and vendors are eager to have you get out of the house and visit with them for some tremendous finds, great musical entertainment and most important of all, to help Kitty Angels, Inc.! The weekend festivities are being held at Treasures Antiques, 106 Ponemah Road (Rt. 122) in Amherst. We’ll have the ‘603 Smok’n Que BBQ Company’ food truck on site with the best slow smoked BBQ in New Hampshire! Also, the crew from Mapledell Farm will be on hand again, showcasing a petting zoo as well as horse and pony rides. Look for all your favorite vendors, including Artist Lori-Ellen Budenas of Respect the Wood, Cam’s Shop, Monica Gesualdo of Trading Faces and Central Birch Art Studio, Seasonal Creations by Laurianne, The Glass Bottle, The Pearl Shop!, Ink 3-D, Damsel Safety Chick, Threaded Treasures, New Hampshire Board Games/Lime on the Loose, Hearts Design Jewelry, Gabe’s Creations, Wolfpac Studio, All About Honey, Luv Belly Rubs, Dubz Dyes, Nana’s Odds & Ends, Oak Hill Designs, Morel Woodworking, SoGo Metal Art, Happy Cat Creations, Vinyl Revival, Midnight Kitty Creations, Crafts By Sherry, To Bead Or Knot Two Bead, Willey’s Whirleys, Dollar Shy Farm, Color Street, Crystal X Clear Collection, LuLaRoe, Custom Care Designs, 2 Good 2 Be Baked, Tupperware, Krochet Voodoo, Fiber Art By Eve Huston, Eclectic Touches and Just A Bunch Of Knots. Be sure to check the Treasures website as the list continues to grow!   

WESTFORD, MA: Chasing this year’s Westford Regional Art Exhibit, running March 28-April 6 at the Parish Center for the Arts (10 Lincoln Street) will be Artist-of-the-Month Kevin Duggan.  Duggan is a multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for woodcarving, pastel painting and acoustic music.  His work is deeply inspired by nature, blending craftsmanship with creativity to bring intricate designs to life.  Duggan’s artwork will be on display at the PCA from April 7-May 2, 2024, with an Artist’s Reception April 13 from noon-3pm.  Gallery hours are Sundays from noon-2pm.   For more information visit www.pcawestford.org.
In his woodcarving studio, Kevin Duggan transforms blocks of wood into detailed mandalas and mythical figures, each piece reflecting themes of growth and renewal.  His pastel paintings share a similar attention to detail, capturing the essence of the natural world.  Whether through carving, painting or musi, Kevin’s art invites a connection to nature and a deeper appreciation for handmade craftsmanship.