The fifth annual HUGE spring yard sale for education is Saturday, April 11, 8 am to 2 pm. Donations are welcome. Drop off your good stuff 4-6 pm on Friday, April 10, at the Littleton Historical Society at Rogers and King Streets in Littleton.

Come early on Saturday for the best selection of household goods, small appliances, vintage items, collectibles, tools, small furniture, toys, sporting equipment, games, kitchen equipment, dishes, silverware, artwork, linens, bikes, kid stuff and anything in good shape that can be reused. NO clothing, artificial Christmas trees, car seats, TVs or electronics. All donations are tax deductible. Clearance starts at 1 pm with $2/bag. Everything must go!
Proceeds from the sale will benefit a remote school in Ghana to give children access to education they would not other wise have. Visit www.learningupnow.wordpress.com for more information. Email memberreach@fculittle.org for more information. The sale is supported in part by the Littleton Historical Society and First Church Unitarian of Littleton.

March 28th: Elvis: One Night With You at 7:00 pm. In the auditorium. Witness national award-winning tribute artist Dan Fontaine as he performs highlights of the King's musical legacy – including his greatest hits, movie tunes, gospel, deep-cuts, and even your requests! Tickets $25.

March 29th: Transgender Day of Visibility from 2:00 – 5:00 pm In the auditorium. Sponsored by the Chelmsford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

March 30th: Folk Music Open Mic at 7:00 pm Join us in the Cabaret Cafe for an evening of acoustic fun! This monthly event, hosted by Doug Kwartler, is perfect for folk performers and listeners alike. FREE ENTRY! Full bar and snacks available. Donations accepted.

April 2nd: Floral Design Class at 6:00 pm. Back by popular demand, Judy Carven is teaching another floral design class in the Cabaret Cafe! Bring home your very own hand-made floral arrangement. Full bar available. $50.00 per student. Contact Judy, jkcarven@comcast.net, to reserve a spot. Payments can be sent to the instructor via Venmo.

April 3rd: Karaoke Night In the Cabaret Cafe. $5 entry. Doors open at 6:30, full bar available!

April 10th: Sober Karaoke 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Presented by the Chelmsford Health Department. Snacks and soft drinks provided.  

April 12th & 13th: Auditions for the fourth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Presented by the Playground Theatre Co. Performances to take place June 5th - 7th. Stay tuned for audition signups!

April 27th: Folk Music Open Mic at 7:00 pm Join us in the Cabaret Cafe for an evening of acoustic fun! This monthly event, hosted by Doug Kwartler, is perfect for folk performers and listeners alike. FREE ENTRY! Full bar and snacks available. Donations accepted.

May 8th & 9th: An Evening of Nonsense The Playground Theatre Co. presents An Evening of Nonsense – A Side-Splitting Showcase of Original Comedies! May 8th at 7:30 pm, and May 9th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm in the auditorium. Regular tickets $20, $15 for students and seniors.


Visit https://www.chelmsfordarts.org/ for tickets or more information.

Location:  Chelmsford Town Offices' Gym, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford
The book sale will be Friday, May 1 from 9:00 AM -8:00 PM and Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
We'll have plenty of fiction, children's books, biography, history, cookbooks, sciences, social sciences, DVDs and CDs.  All proceeds help support library programs and services.

Skate4Charity founded by two friends James Pijewski and Steve Molloy is hosting its 4th annual charity Ice Hockey tournament April 11th at 11am at the The Edge Sports Center in Bedford, 191 Hartwell Rd. Over three years the charity has raised over $137k and last year alone the charity raised over $60k to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank. This year they have decided to support the Greater Boston Food Bank again, who are the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Last year, they distributed 117 million pounds of nutritious food to people who struggle to have enough to eat in the Eastern Massachusetts area and surrounding communities. Every $1 donated helps to provide 2 healthy meals to neighbors in need.

Event will be held 11am-3pm and there will be food, games, raffles and prizes. Beverages provided by Idle Hands Craft Ales. Watch 4 co-ed teams face off, and help support a great cause, all spectators welcome. Donations are accepted day of and at this link: https://my.gbfb.org/Skate4Charity2026
If you donate after seeing this article please put “action unlimited” in your donation comment.

Shout out to our sponsors for this year's event: Torii Homes, Law Office of Susan E. Zak, Maynard Motors, A&M Roofing, Dynamik Sports and Idle Hands Brewery.
If you would like more information follow us on instagram or Facebook @skate.4.charity

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. We have been continuing weekly on Thursdays by remote videoconference. Our meeting day is currently subject to change. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

Event: Northboro Junior Woman’s Club 49th Annual Harvest Craft Fair

Date: Saturday, November 7,2026

Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM

Place: Robert E. Mexican Middle School,  145 Lincoln Street, Northboro, MA

Jurying Information: This is a juried show requiring that all items are handmade. Please visit NJWC’S website for applications and more show details. www.northborojuniors.org/craft-fair.html

The Northboro Junior Woman’s Club is a non-profit organization that has been active in Northboro for over 40 years. They support community projects in Northboro as well as internationally. The Harvest Fair is the club’s major fundraiser.

 

March 20th - 22nd: From Heartbreak to Hilarity 2026: 7 Short Plays Celebrating our Humanity In the Cabaret Cafe. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Playwrights Collaborative. Regular tickets $20, student and senior tickets $15. All proceeds go to support CCA programming.

March 27th: 2Slick Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 pm In the Cabaret Cafe. Join us for a Friday evening Jazz concert, performed by 2slick – led by the talented Wayne Branco.

March 28th: Elvis: One Night With You at 7:00 pm. In the auditorium. Witness national award-winning tribute artist Dan Fontaine as he performs highlights of the King's musical legacy – including his greatest hits, movie tunes, gospel, deep-cuts, and even your requests! Tickets $25.

March 29th: Transgender Day of Visibility from 2:00 – 5:00 pm In the auditorium. Sponsored by the Chelmsford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

March 30th: Folk Music Open Mic at 7:00 pm Join us in the Cabaret Cafe for an evening of acoustic fun! This monthly event, hosted by Doug Kwartler, is perfect for folk performers and listeners alike. FREE ENTRY! Full bar and snacks available. Donations accepted.

NEW! April 2nd: Floral Design Class at 6:00 pm. Back by popular demand, Judy Carven is teaching another floral design class in the Cabaret Cafe! Bring home your very own hand-made floral arrangement. Full bar available. $50.00 per student. Contact Judy, jkcarven@comcast.net, to reserve a spot. Payments can be sent to the instructor via Venmo.

April 3rd: Karaoke Night In the Cabaret Cafe. $5 entry. Doors open at 6:30, full bar available!

April 10th: Sober Karaoke 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Presented by the Chelmsford Health Department. Snacks and soft drinks provided.  

NEW! April 12th & 13th: Auditions for the fourth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Presented by the Playground Theatre Co. Performances to take place June 5th - 7th. Stay tuned for audition signups!

Visit https://www.chelmsfordarts.org/ for tickets or more information.







 

Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 7:30 - 10:00 PM, at Historic Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street. This will be an evening of live music and dancing with Groton's own Contra  Banditos, along with caller Don Heinold,  who  will teach traditional New England style contra, square, and line dances to the beat of old time fiddle tunes.

Beginners are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary.  Suggested donation at the door is $5.00  per person, children under  3  years old are free, and family maximum is $20.  Made possible by a  grant from the Town of Groton lecture Funds. Refreshments are provided. Bring your soft soled dancing shoes. Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St

 

Maynard – Fire Safety Easter Egg Hunt taking place at the Maynard Fire Department on Saturday, 3/28 from 11:30AM - 1PM. FREE – Reserve a spot on Eventbrite.

Acton/Boxborough – ABFN Spring Fling and Egg Hunt at Boardwalk Campus Playground, 73 Spruce Street, Acton on Saturday, 3/28 from 10 – 11:30AM. Register at www.abfamily.org.

Concord – Annual Concord Rec Egg Hunt at Emerson Park Track, Concord on Friday, 3/27 from 5 – 6PM.

Bedford – Bedford Family Connection Spring Egg Hunt at Davis Elementary School Gymnasium on Saturday 3/28 from 10 – 11AM. Register at bfctoday.org. Free for members, small fee for nonmembers.
-Easter Egg-Stravaganza at The Lutheran Church of the Savior, 426 Davis Road, Bedford on Saturday 3/28 at 10:30AM.

Stow – Stow Lions Easter Bunny Breakfast at Center School in Stow on Sunday, 3/29 from 8AM – to 12:30PM.

Sudbury – Easter Egg Olympics at United Methodist Church, 251 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury on Saturday, 3/28 from 2 – 3PM.

Chelmsford – Easter Egg Hunt at Aldersgate UMC, 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford on Saturday 4/4 from 10 – 11:30AM.



Egg Your House, Relay For Life Fundraiser - Take the pressure off, and order 50 toy filled eggs for $30.  We will bring them to your house the night before Easter - April 4th - and scatter the eggs in your front yard (please note, we will not be hiding them).  You can also order them as a surprise for a neighbor, friend, relative, etc!  We will go to Maynard, Acton, Concord, and Stow.  You must order them by March 25th.  Email kim.lalli@comcast.net, for more information and/or to get an order form.  Checks can be made out to Kim Lalli or Venmo, details will be given at the time of the order.  Help us raise money for the American Cancer Society and help more people have more birthdays.

The Nashoba Symphonic Band Chamber Players and Clarinet Choir will present their Spring Concert on Saturday, April 4th at 2 pm in the auditorium of Nashoba Regional High School, Route 117 (Green Road GPS) in Bolton. Admission is FREE.
The program includes music by Gordon Jacob and a setting of Grieg's Holberg Suite, played by the NSB Clarinet Choir. A Clarinet Choir (by the way) includes a full complement of clarinet varieties: Eb Soprano, the well-known Bb, Eb Alto, Bb Bass, and great-big Bb Contra-bass clarinets
The featured work is Kurt Weill's own setting of music from his Threepenny Opera in a chamber music setting. Performed by the NSB Chamber Players, the suite of 'songs' captures the mood of pre-war Berlin. And, yes folks, it includes what you will recognize as “Mack the Knife.”
Nashoba Symphonic Band will continue its season on May 1 with another small ensemble program and on May 3rd with the full Symphonic Band Concert featuring the classic band work, La Fiesta Mexicana.
Nashoba Symphonic Band is a program of The Nashoba Regional High School Friends of Music and is supported in part by grants from Ashby, Berlin, Bolton, Lancaster, and Stow Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the MA Cultural Council, a state agency.

Program Highlights:
Nashoba Valley Chorale, in collaboration with the Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra, proudly presents Masterwork: Bruckner's Te Deum on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00, conducted by Anne Watson Born, Nashoba Valley Chorale's Music Director, and Jonathan Colby, Artistic Director of the Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra. The Te Deum brings 180 musicians together joined by four guest soloists.
The concert will take place in the beautiful Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Other works will include Brahms' Academic Festival Overture with Sir Malcom Sargent choral finale; Wagner's Elsa's Procession To The Cathedral; Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture; and Bruckner's Os Justi and Locus Iste.

Event Details:
Date:     Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time:     3:00 PM
Place:    Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester, MA
Tickets:  $25 Adults/Seniors if purchased online ($30 if purchased at the door)
               $5 Children under age 18

The Nashoba Valley Chorale is well known through 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 Nashoba Valley Chorale, visit https://nvcsings.org/

 

March 13, 2026   Worcester, MA –  Worcester Chamber Music Society continues its 20th season with performances of a concert titled “La Fête Française” in Fitchburg on April 10 and in Worcester on April 12.
Grab your beret and a warm croissant and get in the spirit of this French-themed program that puts the harp front and center. Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro was commissioned to showcase the innovations by a French harp-making company. Typically a deliberate and decidedly slow composer, Ravel wrote this piece in a mere 3 days.
Delicate, light, and charming, Saint-Saën’s Fantaisie is virtuosic for both harp and violin. The famous composer created this sparkling musical pas-de-deux for 2 sisters, succeeding in crafting a single-movement piece that feels light and improvised.
Chausson’s Piano Quartet is unmistakable in its French Romanticism, lyrical, bouyant, and lush. Remarkably, he never intended to be a composer; he studied and became a lawyer, though with no real interest in it he dabbled in several other occupations and art forms before landing at the Paris Conservatory where he studied music.
Worcester Chamber Music Society Musicians: Krista Buckland Reisner: violin, Rohan Gregory: violin, Peter Sulski: viola, David Russell: cello, Randall Hodgkinson: piano
Friday, April 10 @7:30PM Sunday, April 12 @4PM
Fitchburg Art Museum Shapiro Hall, Joy of Music
185 Elm Street, Fitchburg 1 Gorham Street, Worcester
Pre-concert talk @7 PM Pre-concert talk @3:30 PM

Reception to follow immediately
The April 10 concert is  funded in part by the Gardner  and Lunenburg Cultural Councils, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Venue is handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/la-fete-francaise/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624.

Keep the Blood Supply Stable: Give Blood or Platelets with Red Cross
Free A1C testing on successful donations, $15 Amazon Gift Card by email for coming to give in March

BOSTON, March 9, 2026 — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady headed into spring.

Some parts of the nation are still clearing snow, but the threat of severe spring weather is already growing. Now is the time to book a blood or platelet donation appointment to help prevent any future disruption to patient care.

Help is needed right now ─ and a simple act of donating blood or platelets can be the lifesaving gift people are counting on. Book a time to give blood or platelets now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Red Cross will perform A1C testing on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations made March 1-31, 2026 (one result in 2026). Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2026, will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Details on both offers can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/March.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 14-31:

Chelmsford
3/17/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Elks Lodge, 300 Littleton Road

North Chelmsford
3/25/2026: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Chelmsford American Legion, 90 Groton Road

NEW! March 14th: "Collecting One's Thoughts" – Britton Boughner Gallery Opening Reception from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Installation running now through April 30th.

March 14th: Janelle's Dirty Basement Birthday Show Join Janelle Draper & friends in celebrating her birthday at this hilarious night of comedy! Featuring Gary Bolles, Kindra Lansburg, and Ron Draper! Tickets $25 after March 3rd.

March 20th - 22nd: From Heartbreak to Hilarity 2026: 7 Short Plays Celebrating our Humanity In the Cabaret Cafe. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Playwrights Collaborative. Regular tickets $20, student and senior tickets $15. All proceeds go to support CCA programming.

March 27th: 2Slick Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 pm In the Cabaret Cafe. Join us for a Friday evening Jazz concert, performed by 2slick – led by the talented Wayne Branco.

March 28th: Elvis: One Night With You at 7:00 pm. In the auditorium. Witness national award-winning tribute artist Dan Fontaine as he performs highlights of the King's musical legacy – including his greatest hits, movie tunes, gospel, deep-cuts, and even your requests! Tickets $25.

March 29th: Transgender Day of Visibility from 2:00 – 5:00 pm In the auditorium. Sponsored by the Chelmsford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

March 30th: Folk Music Open Mic at 7:00 pm Join us in the Cabaret Cafe for an evening of acoustic fun! This monthly event, hosted by Doug Kwartler, is perfect for folk performers and listeners alike. FREE ENTRY! Full bar and snacks available. Donations accepted.

April 3rd: Karaoke Night In the Cabaret Cafe. $5 entry. Doors open at 6:30, full bar available!

NEW! April 4th: Janelle's Dirty Basement Comedy Show at 8:00 pm. In the Cabaret Cafe. Join us for yet another evening of raunchy hilarity in the Cabaret Cafe. Along with Janelle, enjoy the comedic stylings of nationally recognized comedians.

April 10th: Sober Karaoke 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Presented by the Chelmsford Health Department. Snacks and soft drinks provided.  

NEW! April 12th & 13th: Auditions for the fourth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Presented by the Playground Theatre Co. Performances to take place June 5th - 7th. Stay tuned for audition signups!

Visit https://www.chelmsfordarts.org/ for tickets or more information.

 

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On Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9 – 1, Memorial Congregational Church is hosting its Spring electronics recycling and document shredding event.

The event is open to all communities and will be held rain or shine.  At the electronics recycling truck, prices vary from $25-50 for a TV, $15 for a laptop computer, $15-25 for a computer monitor, $5-$40 for appliances, and $5 for a box of electric cords.  Workers will remove the items from your vehicle and place them in the recycling truck which is operated by a state-licensed electronic recycling company who will properly dispose of all items. They will accept ANYTHING WITH A CORD OR BATTERY (including washing machines, air conditioners, space heaters, treadmills, etc.) as well as propane tanks, any type of battery, printer ink cartridges, and toner cartridges.

The fee for shredding is just $9 per copy paper box or brown grocery bag.  A volunteer will remove your boxes or bags of documents from your car and your documents will be shredded on-site.  The truck is equipped with closed-circuit TV so you can actually watch the shredding if you wish. Personal and business documents of any type may be shredded.

You may pay by cash, check, or VENMO.

MCC is located at 26 Concord Road, just across from Goodnow Library in Sudbury. For more information, please email recycling@MCCSudbury.org  or call 978-443-3885.

Happy (almost) Spring!  My outdoor thermometer is showing 68 degrees now!
     Please check our website (above) for information about our furniture bank.  There are links to donate $$ through PayPal and Venmo.  You can find our hours of operation, what we take and do not take, information about what we do, and lots more.
     This week we still need:
Queen sheet sets, queen and full-size blankets & comforters, bath mats & shower liners and bath towels.  In the kitchen department we need large skillets and large pots, food storage containers, mixing & serving bowls, pot holders, measuring spoons & cups, non-slotted & slotted spoons, can openers, cutting boards, strainers, baking sheets, and silverware.  We are low on artwork to dress up our clients’ new homes.  We always need box springs and mattresses, and rugs and dining tables.  You can bring non-furniture items to us at 16 Brent Drive, Hudson from 9-noon Tuesday and Thursday and from 8:30-noon on Saturdays with furniture donations from 8:30-10:30 Saturday.
     We help a lot of families, thanks to donations from people like you.  Donations do not have to be new (but that’s great if they are!) but they need to be in good shape for us to give to our clients.
   Thank you

(128 Lowell Road – Westford) Sunday March 29th – 1PM
20 Easter Hams and 20 Turkeys raffled on a spin wheel
*Sirloin Strips, Prime Ribs and others are also being raffled off. Raffle tickets on sale at the event! $1500 Cash drawing as well! (Drawing tickets on sale now – see any Stony Brook member) Open to the public.
Food and beverages will also be available.

 

The Chelmsford Center for the Arts is located at 1A North Road, Chelmsford, MA

March 7th: Ranting Parents Comedy Tour at 7:30 pm If your kids drive you nuts, this show is for you. Share the pain with Boston comedians Paul Nardizzi, Dave Rattigan and Jim Ruberti! In a night of stand-up and more, three hilarious Boston comedians share their best, worst, and weirdest moments as parents. Online regular tickets $27, $25 for students and seniors, and $30 if purchased at the door.

March 13th: Sober Karaoke 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Presented by the Chelmsford Health Department. Snacks and soft drinks provided.

NEW! March 14th: Janelle's Dirty Basement Birthday Show Join Janelle Draper & friends in celebrating her birthday at this hilarious night of comedy! Featuring Gary Bolles, Kindra Lansburg, and Ron Draper! Tickets $25 after March 3rd.

March 20th - 22nd: From Heartbreak to Hilarity 2026: 7 Short Plays Celebrating our Humanity In the Cabaret Cafe. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Presented by the Playwrights Collaborative. Regular tickets $20, student and senior tickets $15. All proceeds go to support CCA programming.

March 27th: 2Slick Jazz Ensemble Concert at 7:30 pm In the Cabaret Cafe. Join us for a Friday evening Jazz concert, performed by 2slick – led by the talented Wayne Branco.

March 28th: Elvis: One Night With You at 7:00 pm. In the auditorium. Witness national award-winning tribute artist Dan Fontaine as he performs highlights of the King's musical legacy – including his greatest hits, movie tunes, gospel, deep-cuts, and even your requests! Tickets $25.

March 29th: Transgender Day of Visibility from 2:00 – 5:00 pm In the auditorium. Sponsored by the Chelmsford Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

March 30th: Folk Music Open Mic at 7:00 pm Join us in the Cabaret Cafe for an evening of acoustic fun! This monthly event, hosted by Doug Kwartler, is perfect for folk performers and listeners alike. FREE ENTRY! Full bar and snacks available. Donations accepted.


Visit https://www.chelmsfordarts.org/ for tickets or more information.
 

Chelmsford, Massachusetts – The community is invited to join a special Transgender Day of Visibility celebration and panel discussion featuring LGBTQ+ speakers on Sunday, March 29th, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts.
Organized by the Welcoming Committee of First Parish Chelmsford in partnership with the Town of Chelmsford Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, additional support for the program was generously provided through a grant from the Chelmsford Cultural Council.
The event will feature a dynamic panel of speakers from Greater Boston PFLAG, a leading organization advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. The panel will share personal experiences, insights, and perspectives in recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility — a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of the challenges they face.
This community-centered event aims to foster understanding, promote inclusion, and affirm the dignity and visibility of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue in a welcoming and supportive environment.
This event is free and open to the public.
 For additional information, please contact the event organizers via email at welcoming@uuchelmsford.org.

The Chelmsford Public Library is hosting a free public screening of the film, Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics on Sunday, March 22nd.
Register at:  https://chelmsfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15898867
This ground-breaking feature documentary investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics -- microscopic particles in the air, our soil and all bodies of water, becoming a permanent part of the environment.
Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong collaborates with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to rethink our relationship with plastic.  They visit leading scientists around the world who have discovered microplastics in our organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact?  Can anything be done about it?

An Italian meal from Bianco’s catering AND a murder mystery performed by Delvena Theatre Company Saturday, April 11, 2026, Doors open at 11:30 Meal served noon to 1pm and the Show starts promptly at 1:30 Followed by Door Prize drawing ALL FOR THE UNBELIEVABLE PRICE OF $15!! Tickets available in the Chelmsford Senior Center Treasure Shop starting Monday, March 2. The Treasure Shop is open 9-2 daily.

The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale on Friday, May 1, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM and Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 AM – 1:00PM at the Minuteman High School. The address is 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421. All items can be pre-ordered through April 24th and picked up on the sale days – we encourage early ordering as all items are sold on a first come, first served basis.

To place an order, you can go to our website at https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/spring-sale-ordering/, go to the Spring Sale page, and order the plants you are interested in online, or email
admin@middlesexconservationdistrict.org to request a paper brochure. The order form is also available to view online. Offerings will include native shrub seedlings, wildflowers, ferns, grasses, and hardgoods such as garden labels. All plants are straight, native species that benefit our native pollinators, wildlife, and local ecosystem. We will also be selling excess first quality stock on the days listed above.

The Middlesex Conservation District is a not-for-profit environmental agency whose purpose is conservation of natural resources of Middlesex County. Proceeds from our biannual plant sales provide educational programs and other activities which aim to protect our soil and water resources. For more information about our sale or programs please visit https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/.

• Early detection isn’t just good for long-term health — it’s also a warning for people’s wallets. As the nation’s largest blood supplier, the Red Cross is uniquely positioned to provide donors with health insights that can help bridge preventative care gaps, such as undiagnosed diabetes and hypertension.
• Visit RedCrossBlood.org now to book a time to give blood or platelets. In March, the Red Cross will provide free A1C testing on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations. Those who come to give March 1-31 will also get a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/March.

Westford Academy’s Asian Culture Club, in conjunction with Chelmsford Chinese Language School, will be bringing back a beloved tradition since 2017: the Lunar New Year Celebration. This year’s celebration, celebrating the Year of the Horse, will be held on February 28, 2026.

The event includes a dinner catered from Sichuan Palace, a local authentic Chinese restaurant. There will also be activities for adults and children of all ages, a traditional Asian show that includes Chinese music played by the Boston Silk and Bamboo Chamber Music ensemble, a traditional Sichuan Changing Face program by renowned artist Mr. Yang Shuwang, and an on-site raffle that includes many goodies.

The Lunar New Year Celebration first started in 2017 by a group of students with the then Mandarin Club and has since flourished. The club, which has since become the Asian Culture Club, continued the tradition every year, with only a brief 3-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. It returned last year to great success.

Tickets start at $25 for adults, which is a combination ticket that includes dinner, show, and activities. There are special discounts for Westford Academy students, Youth K-8th grade, and seniors 65+. Preschoolers are free.

Please visit https://www.ticketsource.us/westford-academy-asian-culture-club to get
your tickets today!

 

BOSTON, Mass. - Known for his speed, determination, and playmaking ability on Sundays, New England Patriots Wide Receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas is taking his impact beyond the gridiron, partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) to help expand access to year-round, one-to-one youth mentoring programs across the region. Through this partnership, Douglas will serve as an ambassador for the organization, engaging with mentoring matches - referred to as Bigs and Littles - and supporting the nonprofit’s recruitment, fundraising, and community engagement efforts throughout the year.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts is the state’s leading one-to-one youth mentoring organization, partnering with families to provide children with caring adult mentors who help them reach their fullest potential. Grounded in research and proven outcomes, BBBSEM creates matches based on shared interests, geography, and personality and provides ongoing professional support to Bigs, Littles, and their families. The organization welcomes youth and volunteers of all races, ethnicities, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and physical abilities, serving as a bridge between communities and helping close opportunity gaps in education and access to resources.
“Having someone in your corner who believes in you and pushes you to be better can change everything,” says Douglas. “Mentorship is about showing up every day, putting in the work, and staying consistent - on and off the field. It’s about letting young people know that their future matters. I’m proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts to help create those opportunities for kids who deserve the same support and guidance that helped shape me.”
Last month, Douglas debuted as a BBBSEM ambassador during a “Mentorship in Action” Flag Football event at Gillette Stadium, where he joined youth, volunteers, and fellow Patriots players as a “Big for a Day.” The experience underscored the power of teamwork and leadership, reinforcing his commitment to using his platform to inspire young people and encourage others to step onto the field as mentors.
As a BBBSEM ambassador, Douglas will participate in agency events, connect with mentoring matches, and help raise awareness about the urgent need for more volunteer mentors across Eastern Massachusetts. His involvement will help build momentum for the organization’s mission to ensure every child has access to a positive, life-changing mentoring relationship.
“Pop embodies what it means to lead with heart, authenticity, and purpose,” says Mark O’Donnell, President & CEO of BBBSEM. “His passion for mentorship and willingness to invest his time and voice in our mission makes him an incredible role model for the young people we serve. We’re thrilled to welcome him into the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts community.”

BBBSEM supports thousands of youth annually through community, school and campus-based  mentoring programs, enrolling new Bigs and Littles and encouraging community members to get involved. In its 76th year, the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate in New England has created and served more than 25,000 mentoring relationships. To learn more, enroll a child, or become a volunteer mentor, visit www.emassbigs.org. 

 

Below are concerts with tickets available at Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA. Just 40 miles northwest of Boston, Groton Hill presents award-winning artists in a variety of genres in the center’s world-class 1000 seat and 300 seat performance halls. The center offers ample free parking, exclusive table-to-concert dining for patrons, and more in a stunning setting on 110 acres of protected farmland. Learn more and buy tickets at grotonhill.org/tickets.

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ON SALE FRIDAY 2/20 AT 10AM - Steve Earle - 51 Years of Songs & Stories
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 8pm in The Concert Hall
Tickets: $55 - $65 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
A solo and acoustic show. American music icon Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. The protege of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark is a multi Grammy-winner, an actor, a composer for stage and screen, and a master storyteller whose songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. He's also the latest inductee to the Grand Ole Opry!

UPCOMING SHOWS
Solas
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7pm The Concert Hall
Tickets: $55 - $65 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Seamus Egan, tenor banjo, flute, whistle, Winifred Horan, fiddle, John Williams, accordion, Nuala Kennedy, flute, vocals, Alan Murray, guitar
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” Solas continues to captivate audiences with their spellbinding musicianship and genre-defying creativity.

Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Ravel Revealed
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm The Concert Hall
Tickets: $30 - $100 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra, the resident professional orchestra of Groton Hill Music Center, celebrate the music of Maurice Ravel in his 150th birthday year. Acclaimed pianist Marika Bournaki joins as guest soloist.

Caitlin Canty
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall
Tickets: $39 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Caitlin Canty, vocals, guitar, Jeremy Moses Curtis, bass, Jeff Berlin, drums, Will Seeders, guitars and banjo.
Acclaimed folk-roots singer-songwriter and regular on the roots festival circuit, Vermont’s Caitlin Canty celebrates the release of Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove –her fifth studio release - and marks a return to her roots, a grittier and more electric Americana sound with echoes of her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, Reckless Skyline.

Jacob Jolliff Band with special guest Stash Wyslouch
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall
Tickets: $39 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Jacob Jolliff - mandolin, vocals, Ross Martin – guitar, Myles Sloniker -  bass, George Jackson - fiddle
An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart project, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with Bela Fleck, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, Sam Bush, David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, and many others. Special guest Stash Wyslouch is an avant-garde Bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter who has toured and recorded with Jolliff, The Deadly Gentlemen, Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band, and Tony Trischka's Early Roman Kings, among others.

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net