The holidays are coming — and so is Boxborough’s favorite tradition now in year 92! The Merrie Christmas Fair at the United Church of Christ (723 Massachusetts Ave.) returns on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop locally and support your neighbors along the way.
You’ll find something for everyone: handmade gifts and crafts, sparkling jewelry, cozy knits, delicious baked goods, and beautiful holiday greens. Browse Attic Treasures for special finds, let the kids enjoy their own craft and gift area, and stop by the Sugar Plum Café for coffee and treats while holiday music fills the air.
Santa Claus will be mingling with fairgoers young and old  — have your camera ready!
The Silent Auction is back and full of opportunities to delight .  Shop online at https://auctria.events/UCCBSilentAuction2025 from November 12–22. Bid on wonderful donations from local businesses and neighbors.
This year, 10% of proceeds will support the Acton Food Pantry Building Fund, helping expand services for families in need.
It’s a morning full of laughter, community, and holiday cheer — don’t miss it! Questions? Call (978) 263-7387 for more information.

The Nashoba Symphonic Band, under the direction of David Wayne Bailey will open its 10th Anniversary season on Sunday, November 2nd at 3 pm in the auditorium of Nashoba Regional High School, Route 117 in Bolton MA (GPS says Green Road). The concert includes the Overture to Colas Breugnon by Dmitri Kabalevsky, Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance and the Symphonic Songs for Band by the legendary Robert Russell Bennett as well as marches by Karl L. King.

The NSB continues it season on February 7th with Arutunian's Rhapsody for Trumpet and Winds with soloist Joe Cosgrove and the Symphonic Dances from “Fiddler on the Roof.” The May 3rd Tenth Anniversary Concert will feature the brilliant Earles/Fennell transcription for symphonic band of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite (1919 version).
Also look for some new additions this season: On December 7th , April 4th, and May 2nd, NSB Players will be presenting a series of chamber concerts featuring our Chamber Players and Clarinet, Brass, Trombone, and Saxophone ensembles.
For further information, contact David Bailey (baileydavidwayne@gmail.com),
Nashoba Symphonic Band is a program of the Nashoba Regional High School. It is supported in part by grants from Ashby, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster, Lunenberg and Stow Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the MA Cultural Council, a state agency.
All Nashoba Symphonic Band events are free and open to the public. 

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.
When the totally average Agnes loses her sister Tilly in a fatal car crash, Agnes uses Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook to open a gateway into a magical world filled with fantastical creatures.
Armed with a sword, her imagination, and an entourage of badass heroines, Agnes embarks on a quest to save Tilly’s soul by battling homicidal fairies, beastly boyfriends, and demonic cheerleaders along the way.  But when the lines between fantasy and reality start to blur, Agnes doubts she has the courage to slay the mightiest of dragons and say farewell to a sister she never really knew.
Chelmsford resident Ava Enoch portrays Vera Martin – an outspoken and straightforward High School Guidance Counselor who also happens to be Agnes’ best friend, colleague and often serves as the voice of reason.  Ava is thrilled to bring her D&D expertise to the Concord stage especially into the game world of She Kills Monsters where Vera is a tentacled eyeball with shark-like teeth.
Chris Maloney, also of Chelmsford, plays Chuck Biggs – a member of Tillys’ friend group, wisecracking showman, and resident Dungeon Master who introduces Agnes to Tilly’s other real-life friends and whose knowledge and enthusiasm make him an invaluable guide for Agnes on her quest. Balancing goofy innuendo with sincerity, in the game world Chuck appears as an all-knowing wizard, yet demonstrates genuine care for Tilly and her memory. Chris brings his own decade-long experience as Dungeon Master to the Concord stage where he most recently appeared in the February production of Shakespeare In Love.
Costume Designer Tina Zannieri of Concord proclaims “costuming for SKM is both a challenge and a joy. There’s a lot of room for artistic creativity with the D&D theme however the costumes need to be designed to allow the expression of the characters and yet be sturdy enough to withstand the vigorous fighting required.”
“Every play or musical has challenges and this presentation of She Kills Monsters, quite literally, has far more than any show I have worked on in nearly twenty years” said Set Designer Allen Bantly of Carlisle. “Puppetry, revolves, crashing walls and flying demons presented by a very talented cast should provide for an exciting evening of entertainment. You may also learn a little bit about Dungeons and Dragons.”
According to Props Designer Anne Bantly, also of Carlisle “I never thought I would be making guts! Finding and making props for SKM would have been a lot more difficult if it wasn’t so close to Halloween.  The entire cast and crew have been very supportive with specialized props and set dressing for this show, and it’s been an educational and thoroughly enjoyable experience!”
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: concordplayers.org or Email: tickets@concordplayers.org or call the Box Office at 978-369-2990 and leave a detailed message.

Gerri Fowler, a former Vietnam nurse, will speak at the First Church Unitarian, Littleton, MA Women’s Alliance meeting on Saturday, October 11 at 11AM. She will share her experiences as a nurse during the Vietnam war and briefly touch on the book “The Women” by Kristen Hannah.

“In 1965 there was a series of events that took me as brand new Army nurse on a scary adventure with top secret orders. When your boss says “Get your affairs in order”, what would you think?”--Gerri Fowler

All are welcome to this insightful talk, held in the vestry at 19 Foster Street, Littleton, MA. To be followed by a Bring Your Own Lunch. This meeting will be a hybrid meeting; if you can’t make it in person, contact Rochelle Chambless for a link to the online version of the meeting at rochellecham@gmail.com.