Community Calendar
Small Works Holiday Show Now Open at ArtSpace Gallery in Maynard
When:
Where: 15 Main Street in Maynard
Experience the fun of giving one-of-a-kind artworks this holiday season. The Small Works
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Holiday Show features a variety of affordable, small-scale artworks by local and regional artists,
which are perfect for holiday gifting or starting your own collection. From November 14 to
January 10, shoppers may choose between paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, jewelry,
photography, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media works in a variety of styles. Artworks are nolarger than 12” x 12,” making them easy to transport or mail. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a holiday shopper, or simply looking for inspiration, this festive show offers something for everyone.
The ArtSpace Gallery is located at 15 Main Street in Maynard, MA. Hours are:Tue & Wed, 10AM-3PM; Thu & Fri, 12-5PM; Sat & Sun, 12-4PM. We will also be open during the Maynard Holiday Stroll on 12/6.
The Gallery accepts checks, Venmo, cash, and credit cards.
Concord COA Now Offering a LGBTQ+ Social Group
When:
Where: 1276 Main St, Concord
Monthly LGBTQ+ Social Group Thursday, December 18th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The Concord COA is now offering a LGBTQ+ Social Group. The group regularly meets at the COA on the last Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. However, due to the Christmas holidays, it will meet on the third Thursday this month – on December 18th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Open to Concord older adults, friends, and allies, this welcoming space offers food, entertainment, and engaging activities, all made possible through a special grant. Please call to sign up at 978-318-3020.
Community Public Menorah Lighting
When:
Where: Littleton Town Common
Come and join for a Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Littleton Town Common on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the town common throughout the Chanukah festival.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the town common throughout the Chanukah festival.
MULTIGENERATIONAL GAME NIGHT AT FPC FRIDAY, DEC 19
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
All are welcome to the monthly Multigenerational Game Night at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy free parking, free snacks, and free fun! (Please do not bring snacks with nuts.)
The next Game Night will take place on Friday, Jan 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.
The next Game Night will take place on Friday, Jan 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. FPC is located at 353 Great Rd, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Santa is Coming to Donelan's Fresh Market in Acton
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Where: 248 Great Rd, Acton
Gifts will be given till they run out...!!!
PCA’s Annual “Charlie Brown” Jazz Concert December 20
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Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts will be presenting its annual jazz presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in two performances on December 20, 4pm and 7pm! Multi-talented Aidan Scrimgeour leads a jazz trio in a performance of Vince Guaraldi’s Grammy award-winning quadruple-platinum soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Come out for some evening holiday fun! Enjoy a compact program of holiday cheer and nostalgia with a live performance of an all-time classic. Kids of all ages are welcome to come and dance along with the music. Tickets are $20 for Members; $25 for non-Members; and $10 for youth under 12. Lap-sitters and carrier kids are free. Seating will be cabaret-style. BYO food and drink. Doors open one half hour prior to show start time. This event will sell out. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Visit www.pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
This event is sponsored by Alan Bell, AAMS™, Financial Advisor - (978) 486-1059 Office \ (617) 799-8680 Mobile; www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/alan-bell
Aidan Scrimgeour is a musician, composer, and educator from Salem, MA now based in Brooklyn (NY). Inspired by the energy and talent of the local North Shore music scene, he started performing in restaurants and venues as a teenager. After spending a couple years in the Contemporary Improvisation Program at New England Conservatory studying piano performance with Hankus Netsky and Ran Blake, he graduated with a B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University with a focus in Performance and Representation. He has performed at venues throughout the East Coast. Inspired by the Irish music scene in Boston, he co-founded and composed music for Celtic/Americana group Pumpkin Bread. The band has been featured on Brian O’Donovan’s Backroom Series and "A Celtic Sojourn" on WGBH. Aidan has been the piano faculty member at the Northeast Jazz Program led by Tom Palance for the past several years. He has been a regularly featured teaching artist at the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival. He is currently a teacher for the Jazz Passengers’ 5pm Porch Concert Program with Roy Nathanson. Aidan currently plays with several NYC based projects including his own jazz trio, country band Lissy & the Jacks and collaborations with several poets and dancers.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-20-25-a-charlie-brown-christmas-family-jazz-concert/229
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
This event is sponsored by Alan Bell, AAMS™, Financial Advisor - (978) 486-1059 Office \ (617) 799-8680 Mobile; www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/alan-bell
Aidan Scrimgeour is a musician, composer, and educator from Salem, MA now based in Brooklyn (NY). Inspired by the energy and talent of the local North Shore music scene, he started performing in restaurants and venues as a teenager. After spending a couple years in the Contemporary Improvisation Program at New England Conservatory studying piano performance with Hankus Netsky and Ran Blake, he graduated with a B.A. in American Studies from Tufts University with a focus in Performance and Representation. He has performed at venues throughout the East Coast. Inspired by the Irish music scene in Boston, he co-founded and composed music for Celtic/Americana group Pumpkin Bread. The band has been featured on Brian O’Donovan’s Backroom Series and "A Celtic Sojourn" on WGBH. Aidan has been the piano faculty member at the Northeast Jazz Program led by Tom Palance for the past several years. He has been a regularly featured teaching artist at the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival. He is currently a teacher for the Jazz Passengers’ 5pm Porch Concert Program with Roy Nathanson. Aidan currently plays with several NYC based projects including his own jazz trio, country band Lissy & the Jacks and collaborations with several poets and dancers.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-20-25-a-charlie-brown-christmas-family-jazz-concert/229
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Holiday Services at First Parish of Stow and Acton
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
"Find a Stillness"
Sunday, December 21st, 10 AM. Light here, light there, light everywhere all winter long. But what wisdom could we find if we found a stillness in the dark of the longest night? The service will be led by Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister
Sunday, December 21st, 10 AM. Light here, light there, light everywhere all winter long. But what wisdom could we find if we found a stillness in the dark of the longest night? The service will be led by Yaakov Trek Reef, Intern Minister
Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Presents Messiah Sing In Dec. 21, 4 p.m.
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Where: 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard
Join us on Sunday, December 21st at 4:00 pm for the 61st Annual Community Sing-In of the MESSIAH ORATORIO here in our church, open to the wider community. The Music Director for this event is the renowned Leon Burke. This is a marvelous opportunity for singers and listeners to join professional soloists and orchestra to share this treasured tradition. No experience required! Bring a friend!
Bring your own music score or buy one at the door. There is a suggested donation of $25 to help pay our professional musicians, but of course no one is turned away! Harvard UU Church is located at 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard.
Bring your own music score or buy one at the door. There is a suggested donation of $25 to help pay our professional musicians, but of course no one is turned away! Harvard UU Church is located at 9 Ayer Rd, Harvard.
“The Longest Night”
When:
Where: 5 High Street, Acton
Sunday, December 21, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
5 High Street, Acton
Come join us at the Faulkner House Sunday December 21 from 4 to 6 PM to celebrate the longest night of the year. We will share our holiday traditions and trace the history of the importance of the winter solstice throughout Europe and the colonies, and how it has been revived in recent years. There will be hot chocolate, eggnog and traditional English plum pudding treats served while we read the "Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore and sing song songs of cheer to celebrate the season.
5 High Street, Acton
Come join us at the Faulkner House Sunday December 21 from 4 to 6 PM to celebrate the longest night of the year. We will share our holiday traditions and trace the history of the importance of the winter solstice throughout Europe and the colonies, and how it has been revived in recent years. There will be hot chocolate, eggnog and traditional English plum pudding treats served while we read the "Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Moore and sing song songs of cheer to celebrate the season.
Low Lily Celebrates the Winter Solstice December 21
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
Come celebrate winter’s light with a night of soul-stirring music, powerful harmonies, and the joyful energy of the season! The Parish Center for the Arts is welcoming back audience favorites Low Lily for a special Sunday afternoon event on December 21 at 4pm! This high energy show will feature instrumentals alongside impeccably arranged songs to honor the season. 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 show. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.
American Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Winter Solstice with a concert featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitars, banjo, and soaring three-part harmonies. Low Lily blends the energy of fiddle tunes, the intimacy of folk, and the drive of Americana into a rich soundscape. With award-winning recordings and songs embraced by audiences worldwide, Low Lily delivers a high-spirited and heartfelt celebration of winter’s light and community.
Led by the talents of Liz Simmons (vocals, guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, mandolin), and Natalie Padilla (vocals, fiddle, banjo) Low Lily has captivated audiences across North America and the UK with their with their signature blend of tradition and innovation. Their distinctive sound has earned them two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Awards, affirming their place as a powerful voice in today’s acoustic music scene.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-21-25-low-lily-s-winter-solstice-celebration/HJ74SFDSSSDBX6LG4EESKMTG
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
American Roots band Low Lily celebrates the Winter Solstice with a concert featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitars, banjo, and soaring three-part harmonies. Low Lily blends the energy of fiddle tunes, the intimacy of folk, and the drive of Americana into a rich soundscape. With award-winning recordings and songs embraced by audiences worldwide, Low Lily delivers a high-spirited and heartfelt celebration of winter’s light and community.
Led by the talents of Liz Simmons (vocals, guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, mandolin), and Natalie Padilla (vocals, fiddle, banjo) Low Lily has captivated audiences across North America and the UK with their with their signature blend of tradition and innovation. Their distinctive sound has earned them two #1 songs on international folk radio and two Independent Music Awards, affirming their place as a powerful voice in today’s acoustic music scene.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/12-21-25-low-lily-s-winter-solstice-celebration/HJ74SFDSSSDBX6LG4EESKMTG
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Community Public Menorah Lighting
When:
Where: Stow Lower Common
Come and join for a Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Stow Lower Common on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the lower common throughout the Chanukah festival.
Menorah Lighting followed by music, hot latkes, delicious donuts, Chanukah cookies and drinks.
Menorah will stand on the lower common throughout the Chanukah festival.
The Boxborough Minutemen Company Wants You!
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Where: 30 Middle Road, Boxborough
The Boxborough Company of Minutemen will hold a Company meeting on Sunday December 21 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.
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.
Holiday Services at First Parish of Stow and Acton
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY STORY SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24th, 4 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum, Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef, and Director of Religious Education Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson, This family-oriented service features traditional and modern carols, stories, and shares about the meaning of Christmas in our lives.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24th, 9 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum and Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef and featuring our choir and additional music under the direction of our Music Director Chris Hossfeld with our Accompanist Trevor Berens and soloists Jessica Tunick Berens and Margot Law. This service will share the ancient story paired with poetry, readings, and music, and end with a candle-lit congregational signing of O Holy Night.
Wednesday, December 24th, 4 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum, Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef, and Director of Religious Education Rayla D. Baldwin-Mattson, This family-oriented service features traditional and modern carols, stories, and shares about the meaning of Christmas in our lives.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDELIGHT SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24th, 9 PM. Led by our Minister Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum and Intern Minister Yaakov Trek Reef and featuring our choir and additional music under the direction of our Music Director Chris Hossfeld with our Accompanist Trevor Berens and soloists Jessica Tunick Berens and Margot Law. This service will share the ancient story paired with poetry, readings, and music, and end with a candle-lit congregational signing of O Holy Night.
Christmas Eve Services at Aldersgate UMC
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Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford
Aldersgate United Methodist Church invites you to worship with us at the following Christmas Eve services:
Children’s Service at 4:00 p.m. – A shorter service geared toward families with younger children. This service includes the retelling of the Christmas story.
All-Ages Service at 7:00 p.m. – A traditional service of scriptures and carols, including the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” This service will also be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.
Candlelight and Communion Service at 10:00 p.m. – A meditative service of scriptures, carols, and Holy Communion. The service will conclude with the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.”
Aldersgate UMC is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford. For more information, contact the church office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Children’s Service at 4:00 p.m. – A shorter service geared toward families with younger children. This service includes the retelling of the Christmas story.
All-Ages Service at 7:00 p.m. – A traditional service of scriptures and carols, including the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” This service will also be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.
Candlelight and Communion Service at 10:00 p.m. – A meditative service of scriptures, carols, and Holy Communion. The service will conclude with the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.”
Aldersgate UMC is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford. For more information, contact the church office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms.
Family Christmas Eve Worship Service at Acton Congregational Church, Featuring Musical Guest Nino & Friends
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Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Join us for a special family-friendly Christmas Eve lessons and carols worship service. This music-filled service will also feature Nino & Friends, a lively ensemble bringing energizing music to our celebrations.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Christmas Eve Services at United Methodist Church of Westford December 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm
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Where: 10 Church Street, Westford
Join us as we celebrate our Savior’s birth! Our 5:30 pm Family Service will include “Silent Night” by candlelight (with glow sticks for the children). Our 10:00 pm Traditional Service will include Holy Communion, music from our Adult Choir, and “Silent Night” by candlelight. All are welcome! A pre-recorded Christmas Eve service will also be available on our website. Parking is available at the church, and our building is accessible for people with disabilities. Weekly worship is offered Sunday mornings in-person at 9:30 am, or you may view our worship service on our website each Sunday. For more information, visit www.umcw.org or Facebook.com/UMCWestford.
Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service
When:
Where: 327 Concord Road, Sudbury
Join First Parish of Sudbury for a Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 6 pm in the center of historic Sudbury.
We gather to light candles of hope and joy in the quiet dark, to sing the familiar carols, and to find modern meaning in this ancient and profoundly relevant story.
All are welcome!
First Parish is located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury. Accessible parking is on site, and additional free parking is available across the street behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury).
For additional information: See www.fpsudbury.org email office@fpsudbury.org, or call 978-443-2043.
We gather to light candles of hope and joy in the quiet dark, to sing the familiar carols, and to find modern meaning in this ancient and profoundly relevant story.
All are welcome!
First Parish is located at 327 Concord Road, Sudbury. Accessible parking is on site, and additional free parking is available across the street behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury).
For additional information: See www.fpsudbury.org email office@fpsudbury.org, or call 978-443-2043.
Christmas Eve Concert-Prelude at Acton Congregational Church
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Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Each year, we have an extended 30-minute concert-prelude to our traditional Christmas Eve lessons & carols worship service. Enjoy many wonderful Christmas favorites as well as some unexpected gems performed by several of our own ACC musical arts and accompanied by our talented organist, Liz Carley.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Christmas Eve Evening Candlelight Worship Service at Acton Congregational Church
When:
Where: 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Join us for a special traditional Christmas Eve lessons and carols worship service. Come early and enjoy a full 30-minute Concert prelude.
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
For more information, please visit www.actonc.org/events
Blood Drive
When:
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4), Chelmsford
GIVE THE MOST SPECIAL GIFT, without needing to shop!
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chelmsford at 242 Boston Road
is hosting another Blood Drive with the Red Cross on Saturday December 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Interested Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chelmsford at 242 Boston Road
is hosting another Blood Drive with the Red Cross on Saturday December 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Interested Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org
FIRST PARISH CHURCH BURNING BOWL CEREMONY FOR THE NEW YEAR
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd, Stow
Sunday, December 28th, 2025, 10AM. Join Lay Leaders and worship committee members in celebrating the new year through letting go of the past in a burning bowl ceremony.
Note: For those who prefer, a mask-required seating area is available in the back right corner of our sanctuary.
First Parish Church of Acton & Stow is located at 353 Great Rd, Stow.
Boxborough Minutemen Christmas Tree Pickup January 3
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Where: 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111), Boxborough
The Boxborough Minutemen, with help from the Boxborough DPW, will be collecting and chipping Christmas trees from Boxborough residents this year on Saturday, January 3 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Beginning December 20, look for the sign-up forms on the Boxborough Minuteman website: https://boxboroughminutemen.org. The cost for pickup is $20; deadline for all payments is December 31.
For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org
For pickup, please have your tree outside where it can be easily located by the Minutemen and ready for pickup. If you prefer not to sign up for tree pickup, you can also deliver your tree for disposal to the “old” Boxborough DPW facility located at 577 Massachusetts Avenue (Route 111) on Saturday, January 3rd between 10 AM and 2 PM. A disposal fee of $10 will be collected on site when you drop off your tree. For questions email captain@boxboroughminutemen.org
Groton Grange Contra Dance January 3, 2026
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Where: 80 Champney Street, Groton
Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, January 3 ,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.
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.
Lost in Fog – Photographing the Foggy Landscape
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
When:
Where: 29 Church Street, Hudson
On Wednesday, January 7, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Ed McGuirk, an award-winning landscape and nature photographer, who will show how to craft interesting landscape images using the element of fog. He will discuss how fog can create moods that add drama and emotion to one’s images. The program will cover the technical, creative and post-processing aspects of photographing foggy landscapes. You will learn about what causes fog and how to predict its appearance.
Ed, whose work concentrates on the wilderness landscapes of New England, has earned numerous photographic honors. His images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer and other publications. Visit Ed’s website www.edmcguirkphoto.com to check out his numerous “Image Galleries”.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Ed’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Ed, whose work concentrates on the wilderness landscapes of New England, has earned numerous photographic honors. His images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer and other publications. Visit Ed’s website www.edmcguirkphoto.com to check out his numerous “Image Galleries”.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Ed’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
Littleton Lyceum: The Oak Hill Project
When:
Where: 56 King St., Littleton
The Littleton Lyceum will present The Oak Hill Project: From Lady Slippers to Slippery Slopes
on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at The Littleton Lyceum will present The Oak Hill Project: From Lady Slippers to Slippery Slopes on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King St.
Littletonian Bernadette Morey Stockwell will show her vivid slides of the results of a family
challenge during covid to hike the Oak Hill Conservation Land daily for a year. This all-ages
presentation blends visuals and story-telling, celebrating how the experience grew into a shared discovery of place, community, and meaning.
Family season tickets are available for $40.00, and single tickets may be purchased at the door
for $12.00, seniors and students for $5.00.
For more information, check out our website at littletonlyceum.org or follow us on Facebook or X
on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at The Littleton Lyceum will present The Oak Hill Project: From Lady Slippers to Slippery Slopes on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King St.
Littletonian Bernadette Morey Stockwell will show her vivid slides of the results of a family
challenge during covid to hike the Oak Hill Conservation Land daily for a year. This all-ages
presentation blends visuals and story-telling, celebrating how the experience grew into a shared discovery of place, community, and meaning.
Family season tickets are available for $40.00, and single tickets may be purchased at the door
for $12.00, seniors and students for $5.00.
For more information, check out our website at littletonlyceum.org or follow us on Facebook or X
Always Truthful, Cormac McCarthy Speaks Through His Art and Performance
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
The Parish Center for the Arts’ stage becomes folk singer/songwriter Cormac McCarthy’s palette on January 9 at 7:30pm, part of the PCA’s Coffeehouse Series! 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.
“A distinctive songwriter with a warm, powerful, inherently melodic baritone, a fine guitarist and a devastating wit … enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face…” Jeff McLaughlin, The Boston Globe
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-9-26-cormac-mccarthy/7YXHVX7FHNNHIHQAALBAN2AN
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
“A distinctive songwriter with a warm, powerful, inherently melodic baritone, a fine guitarist and a devastating wit … enormous writing gifts, capable of putting chills into your spine or a silly grin on your face…” Jeff McLaughlin, The Boston Globe
The PCA Coffeehouse Series is generously sponsored by Rockland Trust.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-9-26-cormac-mccarthy/7YXHVX7FHNNHIHQAALBAN2AN
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
Bluegrass Fan Favorites The Hosmer Mountain Boys Play Westford 1/10/26
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
On 1/10/26, Bluegrass fan favorites The Hosmer Mountain Boys take the stage at Parish Center for the Arts at 7:30pm! 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.
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene (while having a lot of fun in the process). They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick (ME), as Connecticut’s best kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb picking style of Lester Flatt. Mandolinist Red Day is the newest, having been a semi-regular guest with the band of late. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-10-26-hosmer-mountain-boys/218
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
The Hosmer Mountain Boys are a retro bluegrass band that is quickly rising in the New England Bluegrass scene (while having a lot of fun in the process). They were voted the “Fan Favorite” at the 2023 Podunk Bluegrass Festival, performed in Lexington (KY) on WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and crossed the pond for the 2024 Battlefield Bluegrass Festival in England. Keegan (guitar) and Simon (banjo) met at Mando Camp North in 2018 at age 16 and instantly connected over their passion for Flatt & Scruggs. Cathy Bumgarner Day (fiddle) and Tom Bowman (bass) complete the lineup with decades of regional bluegrass experience. Simon (banjo) has been described by some attendees at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Brunswick (ME), as Connecticut’s best kept secret. You’ll hear that Keegan’s major guitar picking influences include Riley Pucket, Don Reno, and the thumb picking style of Lester Flatt. Mandolinist Red Day is the newest, having been a semi-regular guest with the band of late. Rounding out the band is Cathy Bumgarner Day on fiddle and Tom Bowman on bass, both staples in the New England Bluegrass Music scene for decades.
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/1-10-26-hosmer-mountain-boys/218
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
Lincoln Sudbury Civic Orchestra Presents “Calm and Storm” Concert
When:
Where: 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra (LSCO) presents its first orchestra concert of its 53rd season with its winter concert, “Calm and Storm” at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.
Now in his third season, Alfonso Piacentini, a charismatic, young conductor and percussionist leads the all-volunteer community orchestra. Maestro Piacentini also serves under Benjamin Zander as an Assistant Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth orchestra.
The program includes “William Tell Overture” by Gioacchino Rossini, Camille Saint-Saens’ “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso” for violin and orchestra, and the Symphony #7 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Each work on the program balance serenity and calm against excitement, agitation, and glory.
Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $25 per adult. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is located at 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury. The concert will also be livestreamed on Sudbury TV. Go to sudburytv.org, Scroll down on the Main
page to the Live Stream section and click on Watch Now for the Educational Channel.
The inclement weather date is Friday, January 16 at 7:15 PM at LSRHS.
The LSCO will present its second full orchestra concert on Sunday May 31, 2026, featuring the music of American composers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Now in his third season, Alfonso Piacentini, a charismatic, young conductor and percussionist leads the all-volunteer community orchestra. Maestro Piacentini also serves under Benjamin Zander as an Assistant Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth orchestra.
The program includes “William Tell Overture” by Gioacchino Rossini, Camille Saint-Saens’ “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso” for violin and orchestra, and the Symphony #7 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Each work on the program balance serenity and calm against excitement, agitation, and glory.
Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $25 per adult. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is located at 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury. The concert will also be livestreamed on Sudbury TV. Go to sudburytv.org, Scroll down on the Main
page to the Live Stream section and click on Watch Now for the Educational Channel.
The inclement weather date is Friday, January 16 at 7:15 PM at LSRHS.
The LSCO will present its second full orchestra concert on Sunday May 31, 2026, featuring the music of American composers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Town of Acton, in Collaboration with 3x3 and ACBC, is Hosting a Series of Community Focus Group Sessions
When:
Where: Online
The Town of Acton wants to hear people’s stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fairer for everyone. These small group talks are part of a larger project aimed at understanding what people need and helping everyone feel healthy, included, and supported.
Why Join?
✔ Share your experience on Acton.
✔ Help find out what is going well and what we can make better.
✔Meet neighbors and share your ideas about how our town should grow
What to Expect
✔ A group talk that lasts 60–90 minutes and is held online.
✔ Anyone who lives or works in Acton can join.
✔ We can help with language or accessibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please register here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDT52PX). Our sessions are planned to be conducted digitally on January 13 and 15. If these dates don’t work for you, we are happy to share the times for other sessions. The registration form offers an option for you to express interest outside of the specified dates.
Why Join?
✔ Share your experience on Acton.
✔ Help find out what is going well and what we can make better.
✔Meet neighbors and share your ideas about how our town should grow
What to Expect
✔ A group talk that lasts 60–90 minutes and is held online.
✔ Anyone who lives or works in Acton can join.
✔ We can help with language or accessibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please register here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDT52PX). Our sessions are planned to be conducted digitally on January 13 and 15. If these dates don’t work for you, we are happy to share the times for other sessions. The registration form offers an option for you to express interest outside of the specified dates.
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
When:
Where: 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus is beginning its second season and starting to prepare for its winter concert.
Event Information:
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Join us for our winter concert at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Featuring our K-2 and 3-7 choirs!
We are excited to perform the world premier of We Are Change, a piece composed by CCC Singers & Jim Papoulis.
Doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
Event Information:
The Chelmsford Children's Chorus "We Are Change" Concert
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Chelmsford Center for the Arts
Join us for our winter concert at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 15th, 2026 at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts. Featuring our K-2 and 3-7 choirs!
We are excited to perform the world premier of We Are Change, a piece composed by CCC Singers & Jim Papoulis.
Doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
Sing & Dance at Suzanne Buell’s PCA Gospel Connection 1/17
When:
Where: 10 Lincoln Street, Westford
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
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
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
Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford
Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333
NASHOBA VALLEY CHORALE 50TH ANNIVERSARY WINTER CONCERT
When:
Where: 344 Main St., Groton
Program Highlights:
Ticket Information:
- “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.
- 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
Tickets are now on sale for Miss Holmes at Theatre III
When:
Where: 250 Central Street Acton
Saturday, January 24; Friday, January 30; & Saturday, January 31 (7:30pm) Sunday, January 25 & Sunday, February 1 (2pm)
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 have a habit of turning up dead. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service.
Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction shines a new light on favorite characters from the canon, re-examining the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.
For more information please visit https://www.theatre3.org/home. Theatre III
is located at 250 Central Street Acton, MA 01720.
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 have a habit of turning up dead. In a time and place where gender roles are rigidly defined, these unconventional women dare to challenge societal norms by providing an unusual, but necessary, service.
Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction shines a new light on favorite characters from the canon, re-examining the Victorian world of Holmes and Watson by exploring the added obstacles faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.
For more information please visit https://www.theatre3.org/home. Theatre III
is located at 250 Central Street Acton, MA 01720.