Join us for the Fabulous 48th Season of the Sounds of Stow!
When:
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow
Selections focus on “Connections”, both musical and thematic, promoting visions of hope and shared humanity.
Sounds of Stow Chorus welcomes all area singers to our Open Rehearsals, Monday evenings August 31, September 7, and September 14 at the First Parish Church in Stow Center (353 Great Road), from 7-9:15. Come as early as 6:30 to meet and greet your fellow singers.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, our season opens with Maurice Durufle's much beloved "Requiem". Stylistic traditions and techniques spanning centuries are evident in this piece, composed in 1947, which is mainly contemplative, but breaks into memorable dramatic renderings of appropriate texts. Barbara Jones directs the chorus, accompanied by organ, strings, trumpets, harp and timpani, in the beautiful Salem Covenant Church just east of Worcester.
Building on the great success of Christopher Tin’s “To Shiver The Sky” (April, 2026), we eagerly anticipate performing his “The Drop that Contained the Sea” on April 11, 2027.
The Sounds of Stow Chorus is a friendly and welcoming group whose singers hail from 20+ towns in the Metrowest area and beyond. Membership is open to anyone who can match pitch, learn the music, and blend with the other voices. We particularly encourage Tenor voices to join our group for the upcoming year. Artistic Director Barbara Jones and Assistant Director Christina Kennedy promote serious musicianship at weekly rehearsals that are lively, challenging, educational, and always fun! We hope to see you this month!
For further information, please visit www.soundsofstow.org or email
soundsofstow@gmail.com
Sounds of Stow Chorus welcomes all area singers to our Open Rehearsals, Monday evenings August 31, September 7, and September 14 at the First Parish Church in Stow Center (353 Great Road), from 7-9:15. Come as early as 6:30 to meet and greet your fellow singers.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, our season opens with Maurice Durufle's much beloved "Requiem". Stylistic traditions and techniques spanning centuries are evident in this piece, composed in 1947, which is mainly contemplative, but breaks into memorable dramatic renderings of appropriate texts. Barbara Jones directs the chorus, accompanied by organ, strings, trumpets, harp and timpani, in the beautiful Salem Covenant Church just east of Worcester.
Building on the great success of Christopher Tin’s “To Shiver The Sky” (April, 2026), we eagerly anticipate performing his “The Drop that Contained the Sea” on April 11, 2027.
The Sounds of Stow Chorus is a friendly and welcoming group whose singers hail from 20+ towns in the Metrowest area and beyond. Membership is open to anyone who can match pitch, learn the music, and blend with the other voices. We particularly encourage Tenor voices to join our group for the upcoming year. Artistic Director Barbara Jones and Assistant Director Christina Kennedy promote serious musicianship at weekly rehearsals that are lively, challenging, educational, and always fun! We hope to see you this month!
For further information, please visit www.soundsofstow.org or email
soundsofstow@gmail.com
Volunteer Archaeology Digs at the Faulkner House, Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 27
When:
Where: 5 High Street, Acton
Examination of the "tailings" from the Iron Work Farm's driveway construction project continues at the Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street, Acton.
Archaeologist Kimberley Connors will lead volunteers in a search for artifacts from the last 300+ years on the oldest colonial property in Acton. The work continues on Mondays Sept. 7, 14, and 21 (9-1:00 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 5:00 p.m. To participate, sign up at https://forms.gle/GvmDAWE9afDvoXD7A. For information, email Kimberley at dig@archeducation.org.
Archaeologist Kimberley Connors will lead volunteers in a search for artifacts from the last 300+ years on the oldest colonial property in Acton. The work continues on Mondays Sept. 7, 14, and 21 (9-1:00 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 3 to 5:00 p.m. To participate, sign up at https://forms.gle/GvmDAWE9afDvoXD7A. For information, email Kimberley at dig@archeducation.org.
Heritage Chorale Open Rehearsals and Auditions
When:
Where: 24 Vernon Street, Framingham
Sing with Us!
Announcing Open Rehearsals for the Chorale's 90th season on two Tuesdays, September 8 and 15. Open Rehearsals give potential new members a chance to sing with us and audition after the rehearsal if they are interested in chorale membership. You can experience the energy, talent and dedication of Heritage Chorale singers, our inspired music director Steven Lipsitt, and expert accompanist Leona Cheung. We are proud to uphold the tradition of choral excellence established so many years ago in Framingham, MA.
We rehearse at Scott Hall, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham on Tuesday evenings from 7:15-9:45pm. Performing three concerts a season (September through May), we often include a professional orchestra and soloists. Our November concert will feature Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass.
For more information about rehearsals, auditions, membership, and Covid precautions, please see www.heritagechorale.org and click on "Sing With Us."
Announcing Open Rehearsals for the Chorale's 90th season on two Tuesdays, September 8 and 15. Open Rehearsals give potential new members a chance to sing with us and audition after the rehearsal if they are interested in chorale membership. You can experience the energy, talent and dedication of Heritage Chorale singers, our inspired music director Steven Lipsitt, and expert accompanist Leona Cheung. We are proud to uphold the tradition of choral excellence established so many years ago in Framingham, MA.
We rehearse at Scott Hall, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham on Tuesday evenings from 7:15-9:45pm. Performing three concerts a season (September through May), we often include a professional orchestra and soloists. Our November concert will feature Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass.
For more information about rehearsals, auditions, membership, and Covid precautions, please see www.heritagechorale.org and click on "Sing With Us."
Concord Youth Theatre Announcing Auditions for Shrek the Musical!
When:
Where: 53 Church St, Concord
Mainstage Company is for students in grades 5-12
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Auditions: Wednesday, September 9 OR Thursday, September 10 from 3:45-6:00. You only need to attend one rehearsal date but plan to stay the full time. Please be prompt, we do not accept late auditioners.
Rehearsals: Mainstage rehearses Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00
First Rehearsal: Monday, September 14
Tech Rehearsals: November 1-5
Performances: November 6 & 13 @ 7:00; November 7 & 14 @ 4:00; November 8 & 15 @ 2:00
For more information, visit https://concordyouththeatre.org/
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Auditions: Wednesday, September 9 OR Thursday, September 10 from 3:45-6:00. You only need to attend one rehearsal date but plan to stay the full time. Please be prompt, we do not accept late auditioners.
Rehearsals: Mainstage rehearses Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:45-6:00
First Rehearsal: Monday, September 14
Tech Rehearsals: November 1-5
Performances: November 6 & 13 @ 7:00; November 7 & 14 @ 4:00; November 8 & 15 @ 2:00
For more information, visit https://concordyouththeatre.org/
The Women's Business Network (WBN) Hosts Best Practices for Use of AI in Your Business
When:
Where: 15 Still River Road in Harvard
The Women's Business Network (WBN) will meet on Thursday, September 10 at 6:30 pm at Holy Trinity Parish (St. Theresa Church) church hall, 15 Still River Road in Harvard MA. We will have a presentation by Leia Owen, Marketing and Business Consultant, who will break down some of the most common AI tools and features available to businesses, as to what they’re actually good for, and where you still need a human in the driver’s seat. WBN is a local, volunteer-run networking group of women in small businesses, professional practices, non-profits and the arts who meet monthly for mutual support, education & networking. Guests welcome.
Eastern Mass Hawk Watch 2026 Annual Meeting
When:
Where: 591 Springs Road, Bedford
When: Friday September 11th at 7pm
Where: Middlesex Community College, Bedford MA Campus. 591 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
The 2026 Eastern Mass Hawk Watch annual meeting will be Friday, September 11th at 7pm. We will gather at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, MA. The meeting will take place in the Cafe East section of the Campus Center. Please find a detailed campus map and driving directions on our website here: https://massbird.org/emhw/annual-meeting/
2026 marks 50 years of Eastern Mass Hawk Watch. We'd like to extend the invitation to our meeting to the public and welcome all who are interested in learning more about hawkwatching and our organization. The annual meeting is the traditional kick-off to the Fall hawkwatching season in Massachusetts - it won't be long before the first kettles of Broad-wings gather over the skies of New England!
Our keynote speaker this year is Mark Wilson, Wildlife Photojournalist and Teacher Naturalist, presenting his Ten Wild Photos, Ten Wild Stories talk: a unique slide program that explores some of Mark’s best wildlife photos taken over 30 years in some surprising places. Mark will present ten select images. Each image will be discussed in-depth as to how and why it was made. Supporting photos will help explain. Topics of discussion will include photo techniques, equipment, ethics and natural history, and staying comfortable and healthy in harsh environments. Aspiring beginner photographers and traveled veterans alike will find inspiration to assess and improve their own work. Non-photographers get to peek under the lens cap and see how a pro comes up with knock-out photos.
Mark Wilson was a staff photographer for the Boston Globe for 23 years. During those years he also wrote regular columns on photography and birds for the Globe. His wildlife photos have appeared in a wide variety of publications including National Geographic (Oct. 1992 cover, bullfrog). Mark and Marcia Wilson work as a team in the field, exploring remote areas that few people get to visit. In 2001 they completed a 19-day canoe trip down a North Slope River in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge. That trip is the basis for a chapter Mark wrote for the book Arctic Wings.
The meeting is free and open to the public (donations appreciated). A social hour with beverages, appetizers and snacks starts at 6pm, followed at 7pm by a brief business meeting and the keynote presentation. The business meeting will review EMHW Watch Sites and how you can visit or participate this upcoming migration season! We’ll also have the return of our famous raffle, including many raptor-related and birding items and some fantastic photography. Join us for a great evening!
If you are interested in contributing raffle items, refreshments, or helping EMHW with the meeting, please let us know at e.masshawkwatch@comcast.net and we'll be in contact!
For complete information, including directions to the location in Bedford (plenty of free parking), visit the Eastern Mass Hawk Watch web site at massbird.org/EMHW.
Where: Middlesex Community College, Bedford MA Campus. 591 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730.
The 2026 Eastern Mass Hawk Watch annual meeting will be Friday, September 11th at 7pm. We will gather at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, MA. The meeting will take place in the Cafe East section of the Campus Center. Please find a detailed campus map and driving directions on our website here: https://massbird.org/emhw/annual-meeting/
2026 marks 50 years of Eastern Mass Hawk Watch. We'd like to extend the invitation to our meeting to the public and welcome all who are interested in learning more about hawkwatching and our organization. The annual meeting is the traditional kick-off to the Fall hawkwatching season in Massachusetts - it won't be long before the first kettles of Broad-wings gather over the skies of New England!
Our keynote speaker this year is Mark Wilson, Wildlife Photojournalist and Teacher Naturalist, presenting his Ten Wild Photos, Ten Wild Stories talk: a unique slide program that explores some of Mark’s best wildlife photos taken over 30 years in some surprising places. Mark will present ten select images. Each image will be discussed in-depth as to how and why it was made. Supporting photos will help explain. Topics of discussion will include photo techniques, equipment, ethics and natural history, and staying comfortable and healthy in harsh environments. Aspiring beginner photographers and traveled veterans alike will find inspiration to assess and improve their own work. Non-photographers get to peek under the lens cap and see how a pro comes up with knock-out photos.
Mark Wilson was a staff photographer for the Boston Globe for 23 years. During those years he also wrote regular columns on photography and birds for the Globe. His wildlife photos have appeared in a wide variety of publications including National Geographic (Oct. 1992 cover, bullfrog). Mark and Marcia Wilson work as a team in the field, exploring remote areas that few people get to visit. In 2001 they completed a 19-day canoe trip down a North Slope River in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge. That trip is the basis for a chapter Mark wrote for the book Arctic Wings.
The meeting is free and open to the public (donations appreciated). A social hour with beverages, appetizers and snacks starts at 6pm, followed at 7pm by a brief business meeting and the keynote presentation. The business meeting will review EMHW Watch Sites and how you can visit or participate this upcoming migration season! We’ll also have the return of our famous raffle, including many raptor-related and birding items and some fantastic photography. Join us for a great evening!
If you are interested in contributing raffle items, refreshments, or helping EMHW with the meeting, please let us know at e.masshawkwatch@comcast.net and we'll be in contact!
For complete information, including directions to the location in Bedford (plenty of free parking), visit the Eastern Mass Hawk Watch web site at massbird.org/EMHW.
Fall Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding
When:
Where: 26 Concord Road, just across from Goodnow Library in Sudbury
On Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9 – 1, Memorial Congregational Church is hosting its Fall 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.
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.
Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp for U.S. Coast Guard Academy Milestone
When:
Where: Custom House Pier at Waterfront Park,1 Waterfront Park St., New London, CT
The U.S. Postal Service will release a new commemorative stamp celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. This special issue continues the long-standing postal tradition of honoring the nation's premier military service institutions.
The first-day-of-issue unveiling ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #USCoastGuardStamp.
Saturday September 12, 2026 at 10AM at the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival, Custom House Pier at Waterfront Park,1 Waterfront Park St., New London, CT 06320. Attendees are encouraged to register at: https://www.usps.com/uscoastguardstamp/
The stamp art features photographs of the USCGC Eagle, the Coast Guard Academy’s primary training vessel since 1946, and USCGC Bertholf, a Legend-class national security cutter whose missions include maritime drug interdiction and securing the maritime border. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed this stamp with photographs courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The first-day-of-issue unveiling ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Forever stamp is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtag #USCoastGuardStamp.
Saturday September 12, 2026 at 10AM at the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival, Custom House Pier at Waterfront Park,1 Waterfront Park St., New London, CT 06320. Attendees are encouraged to register at: https://www.usps.com/uscoastguardstamp/
The stamp art features photographs of the USCGC Eagle, the Coast Guard Academy’s primary training vessel since 1946, and USCGC Bertholf, a Legend-class national security cutter whose missions include maritime drug interdiction and securing the maritime border. Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed this stamp with photographs courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Wide Open Doors: A Free Community Event
When:
Where: Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Rd, Acton
Saturday, September 12th – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Join us for Wide Open Doors: a free community event at Acton Congregational Church.
There will be an open mic for music, poetry, and readings, along with barbeque and children’s activities.
We also welcome our local community exhibits: AB Compass/Resource Room, Acton Food Pantry, and more!
All are welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, inspiration, and community.
Questions? Email the office at office@actonc.org.
Saturday, September 12: Life Drawing, 5-7 pm
When:
Where: The Windsor Institute, Acton
For the first time at 24W, we will have a real live model who will pose for us while we draw him! The model for our first Life Drawing session will be a clothed model. We'll have a meet and greet from 5-6 and the group assembled will be deciding where he will pose. We may chose a couple of different locations for him to pose, based on what we want to draw. Perhaps draping on a couch? Sitting and reading? We'll see what we all want! We have a big pad of sketch paper and pencils and erasers available to share. Or you can bring your own. NO CHARCOAL or CHALK for this session. Only pencils or crayons. Free. All artistic abilities welcome. Light refreshments/potluck. More info: www.24W.org
Funded by a grant from the "(R)Evolutionaries Among Us" program dedicated to educating about how small as well as large acts can help us evolve as a society. The Windsor Institute is a non-profit dedicated to helping us all learn and share. More info, and physical location at the website: 24w.org. If you want to be on our announcement email list, please go to the website for the link to sign up.
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Thank you for your interest in "24W". We are an arts-based social justice community which focuses on inclusive gatherings and health and wellness for the purposes of learning and sharing in the hopes of creating a better
world. www.24w.org
Funded by a grant from the "(R)Evolutionaries Among Us" program dedicated to educating about how small as well as large acts can help us evolve as a society. The Windsor Institute is a non-profit dedicated to helping us all learn and share. More info, and physical location at the website: 24w.org. If you want to be on our announcement email list, please go to the website for the link to sign up.
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Thank you for your interest in "24W". We are an arts-based social justice community which focuses on inclusive gatherings and health and wellness for the purposes of learning and sharing in the hopes of creating a better
world. www.24w.org
Rally Day at Aldersgate UMC September 13
When:
Where: 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chelmsford invites you to join us for Rally Day as we return to our regular schedule on Sunday, September 13, with worship services at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. The 10:45 service is livestreamed and also recorded for later viewing.
Church School classes for children and youth run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:15 (go to www.aldersgatechelmsford.com/sunday-school/ to pre-register). At the same time, we will also offer a coffee and fellowship hour, and at noon we will have a potluck lunch.
Aldersgate UMC is an intergenerational church family with diverse programs and opportunities. We strive to live our faith as we worship, learn, and serve together. All are welcome to this congregation that affirms and supports everyone.
The church is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information, contact the office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms. We hope you to see you!
Church School classes for children and youth run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:15 (go to www.aldersgatechelmsford.com/sunday-school/ to pre-register). At the same time, we will also offer a coffee and fellowship hour, and at noon we will have a potluck lunch.
Aldersgate UMC is an intergenerational church family with diverse programs and opportunities. We strive to live our faith as we worship, learn, and serve together. All are welcome to this congregation that affirms and supports everyone.
The church is located at 242 Boston Road (Rt. 4) in Chelmsford. For more information, contact the office at (978)256-9400 or aldersgatechelmsford@verizon.net, or visit us online at www.aldersgatechelmsford.com or www.facebook.com/aldersgateumc.chelms. We hope you to see you!
MAYNARD ASSABET RIVER COALITION: RAIL TRAIL INVASIVE PLANTS REMOVAL
Ice House Landing
Sunday, September 13, 9–11 am
(Rain date: September 20, 9–11 am)
When:
Where: Ice House Landing
Invasive plants crowd out local species, making it harder for wildlife to find food and
shelter and harming the landscapes we love. Join us to help remove some of these
plants! Walk-ups are welcome, but we encourage you to RSVP at
begreenmaynard@gmail.com.
What to Bring:
shelter and harming the landscapes we love. Join us to help remove some of these
plants! Walk-ups are welcome, but we encourage you to RSVP at
begreenmaynard@gmail.com.
What to Bring:
- Gardening shears and/or loppers
- Work gloves
- Bug/tick repellent spray and sunscreen
- To protect from ticks, wear long, light-colored sleeves and pants (with socks you
- can tuck pants into) and closed shoes.
- Drinking water
WELCOME WORSHIP SERVICE AND CHURCH PICNIC
When:
Where: 10 Church Street, Westford
United Methodist Church of Westford
10 Church Street, Westford, MA:
“A New Season Offers New Beginnings: Come As You Are”
Wherever you are in your faith and life journey, we welcome you!
The United Methodist Church of Westford looks forward to welcoming visitors and people who may be seeking a church home, as well as members and friends! Join us at 9:30 am for a special Welcome Worship Service in the sanctuary. Enjoy the spiritual presence and preaching of Pastor Jinyong, be moved by music from our Youth Choir, Praise Band, and Bell Choir, and delight in joyous congregational hymn singing! Stay afterward for our Annual Church Picnic outside by the picturesque Mill Pond—great food, meaningful fellowship, and fun games for all ages.
Each week on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am, we offer a welcoming environment, inspiring messages, and beautiful music. "The Ark" will be open and staffed during our Sunday morning Worship Services beginning September 13 to welcome infants and young children. Sunday School will begin September 20 during worship for kids and youth through grade 12. Parking is available at the church, and our building is accessible for people with disabilities. Please visit www.umcw.org for more information or to watch our online worship service each Sunday.
10 Church Street, Westford, MA:
“A New Season Offers New Beginnings: Come As You Are”
Wherever you are in your faith and life journey, we welcome you!
The United Methodist Church of Westford looks forward to welcoming visitors and people who may be seeking a church home, as well as members and friends! Join us at 9:30 am for a special Welcome Worship Service in the sanctuary. Enjoy the spiritual presence and preaching of Pastor Jinyong, be moved by music from our Youth Choir, Praise Band, and Bell Choir, and delight in joyous congregational hymn singing! Stay afterward for our Annual Church Picnic outside by the picturesque Mill Pond—great food, meaningful fellowship, and fun games for all ages.
Each week on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am, we offer a welcoming environment, inspiring messages, and beautiful music. "The Ark" will be open and staffed during our Sunday morning Worship Services beginning September 13 to welcome infants and young children. Sunday School will begin September 20 during worship for kids and youth through grade 12. Parking is available at the church, and our building is accessible for people with disabilities. Please visit www.umcw.org for more information or to watch our online worship service each Sunday.
UCC Boxborough Invites You to Welcome Sunday!
When:
Where: 723 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough
On Sunday, September 13th at 9:30AM, the United Church of Christ in Boxborough invites you to Welcome Sunday! We’ll worship outdoors on the lawn (weather permitting) and then enjoy good food, fun games, and great music. It will be great to see old faces and new!
We are the big white church in the center of town. 723 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough. www.boxboroughucc.org
We are the big white church in the center of town. 723 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough. www.boxboroughucc.org
Ingathering and Water Communion – UUCAV Intergenerational Sunday Service
When:
Where: 353 Great Rd., Stow
On September 13, 2026 at 10 a.m., the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV, formerly First Parish Church of Stow and Acton) begins its 2026-2027 worship season with an intergenerational worship service led by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum.
The Unitarian Universalist Association is debuting a new theme curriculum program for worship, religious education, and small group ministries called “Woven Faith.” September’s theme is “Interdependence” and we’ll explore it throughout this month. Our worship year begins in our new community with a service that reflects our interdependence through the metaphor of living water. You are invited to bring a small container of water from someplace that you connected to this summer or this past year – a place that represents for you a joy or a sorrow, a moment of peace, or a place centered in love.
This service will also include our “Backpack Blessing,” blessing our children and youth as they begin their school year.
An Ice Cream Social will be held following the service.
The service takes place both in person in the Sanctuary and virtually. Masking is optional. Child
care for the service only is available for ages 3 and under.
UUCAV warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit
www.uucav.org.
The Unitarian Universalist Association is debuting a new theme curriculum program for worship, religious education, and small group ministries called “Woven Faith.” September’s theme is “Interdependence” and we’ll explore it throughout this month. Our worship year begins in our new community with a service that reflects our interdependence through the metaphor of living water. You are invited to bring a small container of water from someplace that you connected to this summer or this past year – a place that represents for you a joy or a sorrow, a moment of peace, or a place centered in love.
This service will also include our “Backpack Blessing,” blessing our children and youth as they begin their school year.
An Ice Cream Social will be held following the service.
The service takes place both in person in the Sanctuary and virtually. Masking is optional. Child
care for the service only is available for ages 3 and under.
UUCAV warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. The church is located at 353 Great Rd., Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit
www.uucav.org.
Kristen’s Ride Returns September 13: A Community Tradition of Riding, Remembering and Giving Back
When:
Where: O’Neil Cinemas, 1208 Constitution Ave., Littleton
The Hoenshell family invites the community to join the 16th Annual Kristen’s Ride on Sunday, September 13, 2026, a day of motorcycles, family, friendship and giving back. Whether you ride, attend the cookout, sponsor the event or simply want to support a great cause, everyone is welcome.
The day begins at O’Neil Cinemas, 1208 Constitution Ave., Littleton, with registration at 9:00 a.m. and kickstands up at 10:00 a.m. Riders will take part in a 75-mile police-escorted ride through Littleton and surrounding communities, with a midway bathroom stop in Westminster, before finishing in Ayer. The ride concludes at the Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club, 255 Snake Hill Road in Ayer where riders, families and community members will gather from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a cookout featuring food, music, raffles, a cash bar, face painting and a bounce house for children.
The cost is $25 per rider, including a T-shirt while supplies last and admission to the cookout. Non-riders can attend the cookout for a $25 donation, and children under 12 are free.
What began with one family’s difficult journey has grown into an opportunity to help others.
The Hoenshell family hopes the community will join them on September 13 to ride, remember, celebrate and give back. Motorcycle riders, families, friends and community members are all invited.
For registration, donations, the complete ride route and additional information, visit www.KristensRide.com
The day begins at O’Neil Cinemas, 1208 Constitution Ave., Littleton, with registration at 9:00 a.m. and kickstands up at 10:00 a.m. Riders will take part in a 75-mile police-escorted ride through Littleton and surrounding communities, with a midway bathroom stop in Westminster, before finishing in Ayer. The ride concludes at the Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club, 255 Snake Hill Road in Ayer where riders, families and community members will gather from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a cookout featuring food, music, raffles, a cash bar, face painting and a bounce house for children.
The cost is $25 per rider, including a T-shirt while supplies last and admission to the cookout. Non-riders can attend the cookout for a $25 donation, and children under 12 are free.
What began with one family’s difficult journey has grown into an opportunity to help others.
The Hoenshell family hopes the community will join them on September 13 to ride, remember, celebrate and give back. Motorcycle riders, families, friends and community members are all invited.
For registration, donations, the complete ride route and additional information, visit www.KristensRide.com
1st ANNUAL
“HOMECOMING SUNDAY”
at First United Methodist Church, Hudson
When:
Where: 34 Felton Street, Hudson
Come one, come all! Sunday, September 13th from 11:00am – 4:00pm “Homecoming Sunday” (formerly our Block Party), marks the beginning of our Fall worship season as we welcome our neighbors from the Hudson community and surrounding towns to celebrate this ALL FREE fun afternoon.
Our choir is returning and we are planning a new “event” which will begin with our worship service at 11:00am. The afternoon is FREE for everything which includes food, Animal Adventures (with some very interesting creatures). We’re delighted to have a return guest appearance from Tony Funches, great singer from one of the most successful vocal groups of the early Rock ’n Roll era “The Platters”.
You’ll enjoy listening to his singing old standards and newer tunes. Then stay to “make your own” ice cream sundaes with popular toppings and as the day winds down you’ll listen to a most talented vocalist from our church, Chris Jordan, singing popular songs (he may take requests too!) Invite your friends and neighbors to come by for a relaxing time of song, fun, food, and entertainment.
Our choir is returning and we are planning a new “event” which will begin with our worship service at 11:00am. The afternoon is FREE for everything which includes food, Animal Adventures (with some very interesting creatures). We’re delighted to have a return guest appearance from Tony Funches, great singer from one of the most successful vocal groups of the early Rock ’n Roll era “The Platters”.
You’ll enjoy listening to his singing old standards and newer tunes. Then stay to “make your own” ice cream sundaes with popular toppings and as the day winds down you’ll listen to a most talented vocalist from our church, Chris Jordan, singing popular songs (he may take requests too!) Invite your friends and neighbors to come by for a relaxing time of song, fun, food, and entertainment.
First United Methodist Church is located over the hill off the Hudson Rotary at 34 Felton Street.
More information is available at 978-562-2932 or at our website http://www.hudsonfumc@gmail.com
Come See Boxborough’s Treasures
When:
Where: 575 Middle Road, Boxborough
The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday September 13. Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or if anyone wishes to arrange a private tour for a small group at a different time please call John Fallon at 978-264-0069.
LOVE TO SING? JOIN THE ACTON COMMUNITY CHORUS
When:
Where: 54 Hosmer St. Acton
Come give us a try at our "Open Sings" on September 14th and 21st, 2026 from 7:30 to 9:15 at the Faith Free Evangelical Church (54 Hosmer St. Acton). No audition necessary! We will be rehearsing for our January concert called "I Am Wild: Songs of Joy, Beauty, and Taking Flight." The program features modern composers, from Gwenyth Walker and Sarah Quartel to Mark Hayes and Jacob Narverud. We will also celebrate the 200th year since Beethoven's passing with choral arrangements from his Ninth Symphony.
More information at www.actoncommunitychorus.org/join
Questions? Email accinformation9@gmail.com.
More information at www.actoncommunitychorus.org/join
Questions? Email accinformation9@gmail.com.
Concord Women’s Chorus Hosts Open Rehearsals and Auditions
Choral ensemble invites women singers to join for fall season
When:
Where: 81 Elm Street, Concord
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, invites new singers to join its ensemble at “Open Rehearsals” on Tuesdays, September 15 and 22, 9:30 am, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord. Artistic Director and Conductor Jane Ring Frank welcomes newcomers to join rehearsal, learn more about the fall season, and to audition after the rehearsals held on Tuesdays, September 22 or 29. Rehearsals continue through 2026-27 at Trinity Episcopal Church on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 12 noon.
CWC welcomes singers with prior choral experience including good sight-reading skills, solid intonation and vocal quality, responsiveness to direction and the ability to blend within an ensemble. For auditions, prospective members may be asked to sight-read a short passage and/or sing a familiar tune, arriving with a prepared solo is not necessary.
An information form is available to be printed in advance and brought to the audition at concordwomenschorus.org/wp/sing-with-us. Chorus members are expected to attend rehearsals and to participate in performing scheduled concerts. The ensemble holds weekly rehearsals in preparation for its “Sing We Noel: Songs of Peace and Joy” winter concert on December 5, 4 pm, and for other 2027 performances. Complete information for this season’s concerts is available at www.concordwomenschorus.org/wp/concerts.
Concord Women's Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble draws singers from Concord and the greater Boston area. The ensemble performs a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. CWC will soon be releasing a professional recording of its commissioned works, produced by Grammy Award-winning studio SoundMirror.
For more information, performance details or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, or follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
CWC welcomes singers with prior choral experience including good sight-reading skills, solid intonation and vocal quality, responsiveness to direction and the ability to blend within an ensemble. For auditions, prospective members may be asked to sight-read a short passage and/or sing a familiar tune, arriving with a prepared solo is not necessary.
An information form is available to be printed in advance and brought to the audition at concordwomenschorus.org/wp/sing-with-us. Chorus members are expected to attend rehearsals and to participate in performing scheduled concerts. The ensemble holds weekly rehearsals in preparation for its “Sing We Noel: Songs of Peace and Joy” winter concert on December 5, 4 pm, and for other 2027 performances. Complete information for this season’s concerts is available at www.concordwomenschorus.org/wp/concerts.
Concord Women's Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble draws singers from Concord and the greater Boston area. The ensemble performs a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. CWC will soon be releasing a professional recording of its commissioned works, produced by Grammy Award-winning studio SoundMirror.
For more information, performance details or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, or follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
Acton Garden Club Event - September 15, 2026
When:
Where: Acton Town Hall Room 204
Time 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall Room 204, Acton MA
Speaker Tia Pinney, Mass Audubon Senior Naturalist
Event: Intro to Birdwatching for Gardeners Do you enjoy birds visiting your gardens, enjoying your flowers. Find out what makes birds unique within the animal kingdom, where and how to locate birds in different settings, and basic bird biology and behavior. Join us for Birdwatching for Gardeners with Tia Pinney from the Mass Audubon.
Location Acton Town Hall Room 204, Acton MA
Speaker Tia Pinney, Mass Audubon Senior Naturalist
Event: Intro to Birdwatching for Gardeners Do you enjoy birds visiting your gardens, enjoying your flowers. Find out what makes birds unique within the animal kingdom, where and how to locate birds in different settings, and basic bird biology and behavior. Join us for Birdwatching for Gardeners with Tia Pinney from the Mass Audubon.
FBCOA Board Meeting and ICE CREAM Social
When:
Where: 12 Mudge Way, Bedford
You’re invited to join us for a yummy Ice Cream Social filled with sweet treats, laughter, and good company!
Come enjoy ice cream with all the fixings — your favorite toppings, plenty of smiles, and a chance to connect with friends and neighbors in our Bedford community. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon together!
Before the fun begins, we’ll hold our Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging Board Meeting at 1:15 PM, followed by the Ice Cream Social at 2:00 PM.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Bedford Council on Aging
12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
Everyone is welcome — we can’t wait to see you for an afternoon of friendship, fun, and ice cream!
Hosted by the Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging (FBCOA)
“Come for the meeting… stay for the sprinkles!”
Come enjoy ice cream with all the fixings — your favorite toppings, plenty of smiles, and a chance to connect with friends and neighbors in our Bedford community. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon together!
Before the fun begins, we’ll hold our Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging Board Meeting at 1:15 PM, followed by the Ice Cream Social at 2:00 PM.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Bedford Council on Aging
12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
Everyone is welcome — we can’t wait to see you for an afternoon of friendship, fun, and ice cream!
Hosted by the Friends of the Bedford Council on Aging (FBCOA)
“Come for the meeting… stay for the sprinkles!”
Clean Energy Mini-Fair! EVs, Home Efficiency, and More
When:
Where: NARA Park Upper Parking Lot, Acton, MA
Acton: All are invited to participate in the Energy Efficiency Experience! Find out how EVs can help with fuel efficiency and lower-cost maintenance. Learn about new programs from the utilities, such as “Connected Solutions,” the “Heat Pump Winter Discount,” and “Managed Charging” that make electrification more affordable. See actual vehicles and clean energy equipment, plus talk with staff of the Sustainability Office and with EV drivers. (Do you have a new EV? Come and show us!) Enjoy nibbles, resources, and the latest on state incentives. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org and the Acton Sustainability Office. Info at https://energizeacton.org/event/clean-energy-mini-fair/
Help Support People Affected by Domestic Violence in Our Communities
When:
Where: Lexington Police department
Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is pleased to announce a FREE Volunteer Advocate Training program for interested community members. DVSN advocates provide emotional support, risk assessment and safety planning for victims of domestic violence in our 13 partner communities.
The 40-hour, 3-week training is designed to familiarize volunteers with the many aspects of domestic
violence and give them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, DVSN’s volunteer Advocates provide direct service over the phone, at Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.
The September/October 2026 training will be held at the Lexington Police department starting on
September 28 through October 16.
Week 1: Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Week 2: Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Week 3: Tuesday* and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
*Due to the Monday, Oct. 12, holiday.
For those who decide to activate as volunteer advocates, there is an additional 10 to 12 hours of supervised field training at the completion of the classroom segment.
The training is provided at no cost to attendees. All necessary materials will be provided. For more
information about the training or to request an application, call (978) 318-3421 or send an e-mail to
training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
To learn more about DVSN and its programs, services, and events, visit DVSN.org.
DVSN member communities: Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston and Hanscom Security Forces.
The 40-hour, 3-week training is designed to familiarize volunteers with the many aspects of domestic
violence and give them the skills necessary to provide confidential and appropriate services to DVSN’s clients. Once trained, DVSN’s volunteer Advocates provide direct service over the phone, at Concord District Court, and at Emerson Hospital to people affected by domestic violence.
The September/October 2026 training will be held at the Lexington Police department starting on
September 28 through October 16.
Week 1: Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Week 2: Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Week 3: Tuesday* and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:15 PM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
*Due to the Monday, Oct. 12, holiday.
For those who decide to activate as volunteer advocates, there is an additional 10 to 12 hours of supervised field training at the completion of the classroom segment.
The training is provided at no cost to attendees. All necessary materials will be provided. For more
information about the training or to request an application, call (978) 318-3421 or send an e-mail to
training@dvsn.org. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
To learn more about DVSN and its programs, services, and events, visit DVSN.org.
DVSN member communities: Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, Wayland, Weston and Hanscom Security Forces.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
When:
Where: Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd, North Chelmsford
A “FUN-Raising” event sponsored by the Friends of the Chelmsford Senior Center, Thursday, September 17th, from 1:00 - 4:30pm in Brigham Hall at the Chelmsford Senior Center
75 Groton Rd, North Chelmsford, MA
Come join us for an afternoon of fun and games! Kevin Richman, our game show emcee, will once again be hosting a game day at the center. This year, Kevin will be hosting Music Bingo and Trivia for Seniors. Prizes will be awarded for the winning teams. Tickets are $10 each and will be available for purchase starting on Thursday, August 20th, in the Chelmsford Senior Center Treasure Shop, open daily from 9am - 2pm.
Tickets are limited, so do not wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets. The Hall doors will open to the public at 1:00pm and the games will begin at 1:30pm. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. There will be 3 - $100 raffle money trees and a 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets will be offered on the day of the event. Drawings will begin at 4:15 pm. Winners must be present to claim their prize.
This promises to be a fun-filled event to offer our seniors another day to interact with one another in a positive and engaging way! Hope to see you there!
75 Groton Rd, North Chelmsford, MA
Come join us for an afternoon of fun and games! Kevin Richman, our game show emcee, will once again be hosting a game day at the center. This year, Kevin will be hosting Music Bingo and Trivia for Seniors. Prizes will be awarded for the winning teams. Tickets are $10 each and will be available for purchase starting on Thursday, August 20th, in the Chelmsford Senior Center Treasure Shop, open daily from 9am - 2pm.
Tickets are limited, so do not wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets. The Hall doors will open to the public at 1:00pm and the games will begin at 1:30pm. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. There will be 3 - $100 raffle money trees and a 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets will be offered on the day of the event. Drawings will begin at 4:15 pm. Winners must be present to claim their prize.
This promises to be a fun-filled event to offer our seniors another day to interact with one another in a positive and engaging way! Hope to see you there!
Littleton Historical Society Shaker Program
When:
Where: Congregational Church of Littleton on 330 King Street
The Littleton Historical Society will bring back Harvard Shaker expert Ned Quist to discuss his new book, “The Harvard Shakers and Their Cultural Landscape” on Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 pm at the Congregational Church of Littleton on 330 King Street.
For 8 years, Mr. Quist, a retired academic librarian, has been studying the Shakers’ imprint on the Harvard area, beginning with when they arrived in 1781 and continuing for over 137 years. He has utilized records, maps, blueprints, photographs, and charts, as well as actual cellar holes and the buildings themselves. He also interviewed local people, many of whom currently live in Shaker houses.
He has solved some mysteries and created a few more. He is also an excellent speaker.
Please join us for a fascinating evening. Light refreshments will be served.
For 8 years, Mr. Quist, a retired academic librarian, has been studying the Shakers’ imprint on the Harvard area, beginning with when they arrived in 1781 and continuing for over 137 years. He has utilized records, maps, blueprints, photographs, and charts, as well as actual cellar holes and the buildings themselves. He also interviewed local people, many of whom currently live in Shaker houses.
He has solved some mysteries and created a few more. He is also an excellent speaker.
Please join us for a fascinating evening. Light refreshments will be served.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Hosts 19th Annual Dream Builders Gala to Raise $150,000 for Affordable Housing
When:
Where: Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell will host its 19th Annual Dream Builders Gala on Friday, September 18, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA. This signature fundraising event aims to raise over $150,000 in support of affordable housing initiatives across 16 towns in Greater Lowell.
Guests will enjoy a formal evening featuring a seated dinner, music, and silent and live auctions. Beyond a memorable night out, it’s also an opportunity to connect with community leaders, business professionals, and neighbors who share a passion for making a difference. Funds raised will directly support Habitat’s mission to build, rehabilitate, and repair safe, affordable homes for low-income families in the region.
“Our community is facing a real housing crisis,” said Sheilagh Carlisle, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell. “This Gala isn’t just a night out—it’s a way to come together and do something meaningful. Every ticket, every donation helps a local family build a stable home and a better future. When we invest in our neighbors, we strengthen the entire community.”
This year’s Gala comes at a pivotal moment for the organization. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell has expanded its building efforts from one home per year to four, with projects underway in Westford, and Concord. In Concord, HFHGL has been progressing on a new development called Assabet River Homes in partnership with the Concord Housing Development Corporation and with $1 million committed from the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The project will create three new homeownership opportunities, with foundations currently being installed. The total project cost is estimated at $2.1 million, and the organization is actively seeking $1 million in additional funding to support these early stages, making the Gala critical to advancing the project.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.lowellhabitat.org/gala.
Guests will enjoy a formal evening featuring a seated dinner, music, and silent and live auctions. Beyond a memorable night out, it’s also an opportunity to connect with community leaders, business professionals, and neighbors who share a passion for making a difference. Funds raised will directly support Habitat’s mission to build, rehabilitate, and repair safe, affordable homes for low-income families in the region.
“Our community is facing a real housing crisis,” said Sheilagh Carlisle, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell. “This Gala isn’t just a night out—it’s a way to come together and do something meaningful. Every ticket, every donation helps a local family build a stable home and a better future. When we invest in our neighbors, we strengthen the entire community.”
This year’s Gala comes at a pivotal moment for the organization. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell has expanded its building efforts from one home per year to four, with projects underway in Westford, and Concord. In Concord, HFHGL has been progressing on a new development called Assabet River Homes in partnership with the Concord Housing Development Corporation and with $1 million committed from the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. The project will create three new homeownership opportunities, with foundations currently being installed. The total project cost is estimated at $2.1 million, and the organization is actively seeking $1 million in additional funding to support these early stages, making the Gala critical to advancing the project.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.lowellhabitat.org/gala.
Author Michael Tougias at Littleton Lyceum
When:
Where: Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King Street
The Littleton Lyceum opens its 2026-2027 season on Friday, September 18th, at 7:30pm with the New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias discussing his latest book, “In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage.” Tougias will describe the hour-by-hour terrifying true story of a fight for survival lasting 28 hours in shark-infested waters.
The event will be held in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King Street. Season tickets to the Lyceum are available for families or individuals for $40, and single tickets may be purchased at the door or online for $12, $5 for seniors and students.
Check out our website for more information at littletonlyceum.org, or follow us on Facebook or X.
The event will be held in Littleton High School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King Street. Season tickets to the Lyceum are available for families or individuals for $40, and single tickets may be purchased at the door or online for $12, $5 for seniors and students.
Check out our website for more information at littletonlyceum.org, or follow us on Facebook or X.
Apple Pie Sale Returns to UUCAV
When:
Where: 353 Great Road in Stow, on Route 117 near the Route 62 intersection.
Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s apple pie season at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV, formerly First Parish Church of Stow and Acton)! Our volunteers will soon be hard at work picking, prepping, and baking our famous homemade apple pies.
Sales begin September 19 and will run every Saturday and Sunday through October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon – or until we’re sold out, so be sure to come early!
Each 3 lb. pie is $20, and mini pies are $10. You’ll find the apple pie stand right out front at 353 Great Road in Stow, on Route 117 near the Route 62 intersection.
Special thanks to Shelburne Farm of Stow for generously donating the apples for the pies.
Sales begin September 19 and will run every Saturday and Sunday through October 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon – or until we’re sold out, so be sure to come early!
Each 3 lb. pie is $20, and mini pies are $10. You’ll find the apple pie stand right out front at 353 Great Road in Stow, on Route 117 near the Route 62 intersection.
Special thanks to Shelburne Farm of Stow for generously donating the apples for the pies.
Community Yard Sale at UUCAV
When:
Where: 353 Great Road, Stow
Looking for new treasures? On Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a community yard sale will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV). With multiple sellers and tables, you’ll find a wider variety and number of items in one place than you’d find at a typical household yard sale. Items are likely to include household wares, artwork, ceramics, toys, sports equipment, and one-of-a-kind items. You’ll also find apple pies, since it happens to also be the first day of UUCAV’s annual homemade apple pie sale – the pie sale starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until noon or until all the day’s pies are sold. The yard sale will be held in the church parking lot, unless it rains, in which case it will be held indoors. UUCAV is located at 353 Great Road, Stow.
Minute Man Arc to Host Walk Event to Raise Awareness and Funds for Children and Adults with Disabilities
When:
Where: 93 Laurel Street in Concord
Minute Man Arc is hosting its 22nd annual Minute Man March on Saturday, September 19 at 93 Laurel Street in Concord. The one-mile, inclusive walk through Concord center raises funds and awareness each year for the nonprofit’s life-changing programs supporting over 1,400 adults and children with disabilities in Middlesex County. An outdoor celebration will have food, music, and silent auction prizes, and activities for all ages. Every person who attends, fundraises, donates, or marches, will help individuals right in their community to access vital services.
Registration for the March ($30) begins at 9 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The celebration (free to attend) will start at 11 a.m.
To register, donate, or learn more visit: minutemanarc.networkforgood.com/projects/301134-22nd-annual-minute-man-march. Questions? Contact Deirdre Bellevue at dbellevue@minutemanarc.org or 978-287-7940.
Registration for the March ($30) begins at 9 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The celebration (free to attend) will start at 11 a.m.
To register, donate, or learn more visit: minutemanarc.networkforgood.com/projects/301134-22nd-annual-minute-man-march. Questions? Contact Deirdre Bellevue at dbellevue@minutemanarc.org or 978-287-7940.
STUFF A POLICE CRUISER FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE MAYNARD FOOD PANTRY
When:
Where: Maynard Market Basket parking lot, 129 Parker Street
Please participate in the Stuff a Cruiser Food Drive to benefit the Maynard Food Pantry on Saturday, September 19, 2026 between 10 AM – 1 PM at the Maynard Market Basket parking lot, 129 Parker Street, Maynard! This wonderful food drive is being sponsored by the Maynard Police Department, Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley and the Maynard Public Schools.
Whether you are shopping at the Maynard Market Basket or just want to drop a food donation off on that Saturday, September 19th, there will be police cruisers in the parking lot to accept your food donations. Please do not donate perishable food items (refrigerated or frozen) or glass items. It will be a great way for everyone (young and older) to do good at a fun event!
Maynard Food Pantry most needed items include: beef stew, Progresso soups (specifically Italian Wedding, Split Pea, Chicken Noodle, Chicken & Rice, Lentil, Minestrone), Sloppy Joe or Corned Beef cans, cereal bars/granola bars, individual juice boxes, individual cereal boxes.
The Maynard Food Pantry is very grateful for the support of the Maynard Police Department, Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, the Maynard Public Schools and the Maynard Market Basket for coordinating this effort!
Whether you are shopping at the Maynard Market Basket or just want to drop a food donation off on that Saturday, September 19th, there will be police cruisers in the parking lot to accept your food donations. Please do not donate perishable food items (refrigerated or frozen) or glass items. It will be a great way for everyone (young and older) to do good at a fun event!
Maynard Food Pantry most needed items include: beef stew, Progresso soups (specifically Italian Wedding, Split Pea, Chicken Noodle, Chicken & Rice, Lentil, Minestrone), Sloppy Joe or Corned Beef cans, cereal bars/granola bars, individual juice boxes, individual cereal boxes.
The Maynard Food Pantry is very grateful for the support of the Maynard Police Department, Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, the Maynard Public Schools and the Maynard Market Basket for coordinating this effort!
Chelmsford Historical Society Annual Farm Fair
When:
Where: 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford
The Chelmsford Historical Society will hold one of our most popular events, the Annual Farm Fair, on Saturday, September 19th from 12-4pm at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford, MA.
Bring your family, enjoy the festivities, and meet friends old and new. Join us for this free event, which will have farm animals, hay rides, live music, local farms and vendors, tours of the homestead, food and drinks for sale, and more!
http://www.chelmhist.org/
Bring your family, enjoy the festivities, and meet friends old and new. Join us for this free event, which will have farm animals, hay rides, live music, local farms and vendors, tours of the homestead, food and drinks for sale, and more!
http://www.chelmhist.org/
The Plight of Loyalists Program at Fort Devens Museum September 19
When:
Where: 3rd floor of 94 Jackson Road, Devens
Join us at the Fort Devens Museum at 1:00 PM on September 19th to learn about a different aspect of Revolutionary America with “I Have Scarcely a Mouthful of Bread for Myself or My Children”: The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence. This lecture, presented by historian Alexander Cain, examines the often-overlooked experiences of American Loyalists from New England and New York during the Revolutionary War. It examines how unwavering loyalty to the Crown led to the loss of homes, freedom, and security for numerous families. Drawing on original petitions and firsthand accounts, the presentation traces the harrowing flight of Loyalists from so-called "patriot" mobs and Committees of Safety. The discussion further explores the severe hardships endured by Loyalist families, including those from Massachusetts, who sought refuge with the British army in Canada, facing starvation, violations of civil liberties, and exile. The lecture also highlights the resilience that enabled these individuals to persevere in the face of such adversity.
Alexander Cain, JD, has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution, including the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, the Siege of Boston, and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently, he is in the process of writing his upcoming book, “For God’s Sake, Fire!” - The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which is anticipated to be released in 2027. Alex is also the Executive Director of Apprenticeship Pathways at North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts. He leads an educational initiative that introduces high school students and incumbent workers to apprenticeship opportunities in Allied Health.
The Fort Devens Museum is open from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday September 19th with the program at 1:00 PM. The museum is located on the 3rd floor of 94 Jackson Road, Devens, MA and is wheelchair accessible. This program is free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Thank you to the Ayer Cultural Council, part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information email info@fortdevensmuseum.org.
Alexander Cain, JD, has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution, including the Battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill, the Siege of Boston, and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently, he is in the process of writing his upcoming book, “For God’s Sake, Fire!” - The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which is anticipated to be released in 2027. Alex is also the Executive Director of Apprenticeship Pathways at North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts. He leads an educational initiative that introduces high school students and incumbent workers to apprenticeship opportunities in Allied Health.
The Fort Devens Museum is open from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday September 19th with the program at 1:00 PM. The museum is located on the 3rd floor of 94 Jackson Road, Devens, MA and is wheelchair accessible. This program is free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Thank you to the Ayer Cultural Council, part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information email info@fortdevensmuseum.org.
Get Ready for the Second Annual Maynard Country Musicfest on Saturday, September 19, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Memorial Park.
When:
Where: Maynard Memorial Park
This year's headliner is Houston Bernard, the 2024 Country Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards. We are also excited to welcome special guest Whitney Doucet, who has performed a duet with Keith Urban, opened for several country music stars, and performed with her band on the side stage before Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Dan + Shay.
The day will be filled with fun activities, including blacksmith and roping demonstrations, line dancing lessons with Miss Tricia and her dancers, and a Best Dressed Contest. Food trucks will be on-site, and adult beverages will be available from Barrells & Vines and Amory’s Tomb Brewery. You can also browse several craft vendors lined up on Summer Street.
Thank you to the Maynard Cultural District and our generous business sponsors for making this event possible: Smith & Finley Homes, MacDonald Development, Summer Street Properties, The Capital Group, and Middlesex Savings Bank.
A special thank you also goes to our Country Musicfest Committee for all their hard work in putting this event together.
We hope to see you on September 19 at Maynard Memorial Park!
The day will be filled with fun activities, including blacksmith and roping demonstrations, line dancing lessons with Miss Tricia and her dancers, and a Best Dressed Contest. Food trucks will be on-site, and adult beverages will be available from Barrells & Vines and Amory’s Tomb Brewery. You can also browse several craft vendors lined up on Summer Street.
Thank you to the Maynard Cultural District and our generous business sponsors for making this event possible: Smith & Finley Homes, MacDonald Development, Summer Street Properties, The Capital Group, and Middlesex Savings Bank.
A special thank you also goes to our Country Musicfest Committee for all their hard work in putting this event together.
We hope to see you on September 19 at Maynard Memorial Park!
The Marlborough Historical Society Presents
The Underground History at Blackstone National Park
When:
Where: 377 Elm Street, Marlborough
This event will be held on September 22, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm Street (parking across the street in the lot)
The presenter, Susan Franz, holds a master’s degree from Clark University and has taught at several local colleges. She played a key role in gaining National Park Service recognition for Underground Railroad locations in the Blackstone River Valley and designed an exhibit on the Underground Railroad for state parks in Massachusetts.
Susan also teaches courses on the abolition and Underground Railroad periods for the WISE program at Assumption College.
This event is free and refreshments will be served.
The presenter, Susan Franz, holds a master’s degree from Clark University and has taught at several local colleges. She played a key role in gaining National Park Service recognition for Underground Railroad locations in the Blackstone River Valley and designed an exhibit on the Underground Railroad for state parks in Massachusetts.
Susan also teaches courses on the abolition and Underground Railroad periods for the WISE program at Assumption College.
This event is free and refreshments will be served.
Thrifting Market at Memorial Church in Sudbury Sept. 24-26
When:
Where: 26 Concord Rd (across from Goodnow Library) in Sudbury.
On Thursday Sept 24 from 5-8, Sept 25 from 9-5 and Saturday Sept 26 from 9-1 Memorial Congregational Church is holding its semi-annual Thrifting Market where we sell gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and linens. There will be lots of clothing for people of all ages. All items are carefully organized making shopping very easy. Good quality clothing at rock bottom prices! Pay with cash, check or Venmo!
On Saturday you will find even more bargains as all items will sell at half price!
Good quality clothing will be gratefully accepted and may be donated during the following dates: Aug 23-30 and Sept 12-20 by leaving plastic bags of clothing under the overhang outside Ames Hal. Sept 20 is the absolute last day we can accept donations.
Memorial Church is located at 26 Concord Rd (across from Goodnow Library) in Sudbury. For questions or additional information, please call 978-443-3885.
On Saturday you will find even more bargains as all items will sell at half price!
Good quality clothing will be gratefully accepted and may be donated during the following dates: Aug 23-30 and Sept 12-20 by leaving plastic bags of clothing under the overhang outside Ames Hal. Sept 20 is the absolute last day we can accept donations.
Memorial Church is located at 26 Concord Rd (across from Goodnow Library) in Sudbury. For questions or additional information, please call 978-443-3885.
Sudbury Valley Trustees to Host 3rd Annual Beer in the Barn Fundraiser
When:
Where: The Barn at Wolbach Farm, Sudbury
Friday, September 25, 2026
6:30-9:00 pm
The Barn at Wolbach Farm
Purchase Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/beer-in-the-barn
Join SVT for our third annual Beer in the Barn fundraiser! We'll serve craft beer from Amory’s Tomb Brewing Company, assorted non-alcoholic drinks, and classic hot dogs from Ye’ Olde Farm Stand with picnic side salads. The Red Horse Old Time Duo will play live fiddle and mandolin music for some good old toe-tapping fun!
A Beer in the Barn Ticket includes: One beer or one flight trio. Not a beer fan? There will be plenty of other non-alcoholic beverage options offered;
Two hotdogs with all the fixin's. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available; Generous appetizers and snacks; and
Live music by the Red Horse Old-time Duo.
Additional drink tickets and hot dogs are available for purchase at the door.
And, for the second year in a row SVT will once again host the exciting Masskrugstemmen, or Steinholding Competition, popular in Bavaria, Germany. This activity was a huge hit last year! The U.S. Steinholding Association has designated SVT’s Beer in the Barn event as an official qualifying competition location for the Massachusetts Steinholding State Championships to be held in Boston later this fall. Feeling strong? Grab a partner for some friendly competition and hold your beer stein high for a good cause! Each attempt is $10/try. Proceeds benefit SVT. The top two winners receive prizes and will be entered into the State Championships. Who will win this endurance challenge?
Purchase your tickets today at https://events.humanitix.com/beer-in-the-barn! A portion of every Beer in the Barn ticket sold helps support SVT's mission to protect natural areas and farmland in the 36 communities that surround the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.
6:30-9:00 pm
The Barn at Wolbach Farm
Purchase Tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/beer-in-the-barn
Join SVT for our third annual Beer in the Barn fundraiser! We'll serve craft beer from Amory’s Tomb Brewing Company, assorted non-alcoholic drinks, and classic hot dogs from Ye’ Olde Farm Stand with picnic side salads. The Red Horse Old Time Duo will play live fiddle and mandolin music for some good old toe-tapping fun!
A Beer in the Barn Ticket includes: One beer or one flight trio. Not a beer fan? There will be plenty of other non-alcoholic beverage options offered;
Two hotdogs with all the fixin's. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available; Generous appetizers and snacks; and
Live music by the Red Horse Old-time Duo.
Additional drink tickets and hot dogs are available for purchase at the door.
And, for the second year in a row SVT will once again host the exciting Masskrugstemmen, or Steinholding Competition, popular in Bavaria, Germany. This activity was a huge hit last year! The U.S. Steinholding Association has designated SVT’s Beer in the Barn event as an official qualifying competition location for the Massachusetts Steinholding State Championships to be held in Boston later this fall. Feeling strong? Grab a partner for some friendly competition and hold your beer stein high for a good cause! Each attempt is $10/try. Proceeds benefit SVT. The top two winners receive prizes and will be entered into the State Championships. Who will win this endurance challenge?
Purchase your tickets today at https://events.humanitix.com/beer-in-the-barn! A portion of every Beer in the Barn ticket sold helps support SVT's mission to protect natural areas and farmland in the 36 communities that surround the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.
Worcester Chamber Music Society Presents “Autumn Winds”
September 25 in Harvard and September 26 in Worcester
When:
Where: Worcester & Harvard
Worcester Chamber Music Society begins its 21st Season with a concert titled “Autumn Winds” at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Harvard on September 25 and at Assumption University in Worcester on September 26. A reception will follow each concert.
The chamber music ensemble opens the season with three pieces written in three centuries. Mozart and Brahms each composed works in their masterful styles that display the virtuosity of the hornist and clarinetist for whom they were written. In 1782 shortly after his marriage, Mozart composed his Horn Quintet for friend Joseph Leutgeb; Leutgeb played a natural horn which, unlike modern French horns, lacked valves, relying instead on a variety of crooks and hand-stopping techniques to play the instrument’s full range. In 1891, Brahms wrote his Clarinet Trio for Richard Mühlfeld, whose fine musicianship inspired Brahms to begin composing again after an intentional retirement. Dohnányi’s Sextet showcases both instruments in a work that nods to Brahms while delighting in its own eccentricity and sass. In 1935, Dohnányi wrote this piece during a long illness.
Friday, September 25 @7:30PM Saturday, September 26 @7:30PM
Unitarian Universalist Church Jeanne Y. Curtis Hall, Assumption University
9 Ayer Road, Harvard 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester
Pre-concert talk @7 PM Pre-concert talk @7 PM
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Horn Quintet in E-flat major, K.407/386c
Johannes Brahms | Clarinet Trio, Op. 114
Ernő Dohnányi | Sextet, Op. 37
Worcester Chamber Music Society Musicians:
Krista Buckland Reisner and Rohan Gregory, violin
Mark Berger, viola
Peter Sulski, viola
David Russell, cello
Joshua Gordon, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
With guests Gary Gorczyca, clarinet; Clark Matthews, French horn
All venues are handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/autumn-winds/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624
The chamber music ensemble opens the season with three pieces written in three centuries. Mozart and Brahms each composed works in their masterful styles that display the virtuosity of the hornist and clarinetist for whom they were written. In 1782 shortly after his marriage, Mozart composed his Horn Quintet for friend Joseph Leutgeb; Leutgeb played a natural horn which, unlike modern French horns, lacked valves, relying instead on a variety of crooks and hand-stopping techniques to play the instrument’s full range. In 1891, Brahms wrote his Clarinet Trio for Richard Mühlfeld, whose fine musicianship inspired Brahms to begin composing again after an intentional retirement. Dohnányi’s Sextet showcases both instruments in a work that nods to Brahms while delighting in its own eccentricity and sass. In 1935, Dohnányi wrote this piece during a long illness.
Friday, September 25 @7:30PM Saturday, September 26 @7:30PM
Unitarian Universalist Church Jeanne Y. Curtis Hall, Assumption University
9 Ayer Road, Harvard 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester
Pre-concert talk @7 PM Pre-concert talk @7 PM
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Horn Quintet in E-flat major, K.407/386c
Johannes Brahms | Clarinet Trio, Op. 114
Ernő Dohnányi | Sextet, Op. 37
Worcester Chamber Music Society Musicians:
Krista Buckland Reisner and Rohan Gregory, violin
Mark Berger, viola
Peter Sulski, viola
David Russell, cello
Joshua Gordon, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
With guests Gary Gorczyca, clarinet; Clark Matthews, French horn
All venues are handicapped accessible.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/autumn-winds/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624
Wayside Quilters Guild Biennial Quilt Show:The Art of the Quilt
When:
Where: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury
‘The Art of the Quilt’, Wayside Quilters Guild biennial quilt show, will be held on Saturday September 26th (10am-5pm) and Sunday September 27th (10am-4pm) at the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA. Enjoy a feast of visual delight with about 100 quilts on display, and learn the stories of each quilt. Shop the boutique of handmade quilts and crafts, attend quilting demonstrations, buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a beautiful queen size quilt ‘Sea Breeze’ and several small quilts. Winners will be drawn on Sunday September 27th. There will also be a quilt scavenger hunt for children. Admission is $10, and free for children under 12 years old. The quilt show supports the guild’s local community outreach quilt donations, speakers and workshops. The Wayside Quilters Guild website is www.waysidequilters.org and email address is info@waysidequilters.org.
Singer’s Tune-Up Workshop at UUCAV
When:
Where: 353 Great Road in Stow
Come be re-energized, refresh your singing skills, and add a few new tools to your singing tool kit. Soprano Jessica Tunick-Berens will lead a Singer’s Tune-Up Workshop at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV) on Saturday, September 26. The focus is on learning to care for your voice, avoiding over-tiring vocal practices, breathing well and effectively to support pitch, and creating uniform vowel production.
Jessica brings a broad range of musical experience, performing music including Medieval chant, experimental music, standards, folk, Balkan, musical theater, and opera. She has performed at many varied venues such as the Greek Theater, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Christchurch in Dublin, UMass Boston, and Helmut List Halle in Graz, Austria. Jessica is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in vocal performance, and is a Transformational Voice Institute certified voice teacher.
All are welcome to attend! Suggested donation is $20. Visit https://tinyurl.com/uucavsing to register and reserve your spot!
The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV), located at 353 Great Road in Stow, Massachusetts. The building at UUCAV is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking.
Jessica brings a broad range of musical experience, performing music including Medieval chant, experimental music, standards, folk, Balkan, musical theater, and opera. She has performed at many varied venues such as the Greek Theater, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Christchurch in Dublin, UMass Boston, and Helmut List Halle in Graz, Austria. Jessica is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in vocal performance, and is a Transformational Voice Institute certified voice teacher.
All are welcome to attend! Suggested donation is $20. Visit https://tinyurl.com/uucavsing to register and reserve your spot!
The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the Assabet Valley (UUCAV), located at 353 Great Road in Stow, Massachusetts. The building at UUCAV is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking.
Mary Fahl to Open New Song’s Third Season
When:
Where: 99 McMahon Road, Bedford
New Song opens its third season with the extraordinary voice of Mary Fahl—former lead singer and co-founder of October Project—on Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m.
Praised by The Boston Globe for “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms,” Fahl is known for her rich, powerful contralto. Her acclaimed career spans October Project, film and classical music, an album-length reimagining of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and distinctive interpretations of classic songs.
Watch her perform “Going Home”, theme song to the Civil War epic Gods and Generals: https://bit.ly/4r4wmeg, and buy tickets at https://newsongbedford.org/.
Because of planned construction in Bedford Town Hall, this concert will be held at the John Glenn Middle School auditorium, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford. The auditorium is a comfortable, air-conditioned venue with theater-style seating.
Praised by The Boston Globe for “a voice for the gods that can transport listeners to other realms,” Fahl is known for her rich, powerful contralto. Her acclaimed career spans October Project, film and classical music, an album-length reimagining of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, and distinctive interpretations of classic songs.
Watch her perform “Going Home”, theme song to the Civil War epic Gods and Generals: https://bit.ly/4r4wmeg, and buy tickets at https://newsongbedford.org/.
Because of planned construction in Bedford Town Hall, this concert will be held at the John Glenn Middle School auditorium, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford. The auditorium is a comfortable, air-conditioned venue with theater-style seating.
Building Culturally Safe Communities Together
When:
Where: Zoom
Join The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable for our KICKOFF program, joined by the Massachusetts Women of Color Network. We will explore how race, gender, class, immigration status, disability, sexuality, and community reputation can affect a survivor’s experience of domestic and sexual violence and their ability to seek safety and support.This program will take place on Monday,September 28,2026 at 7PM on Zoom.
Participants will consider how community leaders, service providers, organizations, and residents can create more culturally responsive and survivor-supportive communities—and how all of us can better respond when someone discloses abuse.
This presentation will be led by Kishana Osei, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Women of Color Network (MAWOCN), and the Overnight Residential Counselor at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. With a profound commitment to the field of anti-violence work, she brings over 15 years of experience in advocacy, direct services for survivors, housing advocacy, program development, and a Bachelor’s’ degree in business management. Kishana openly identifies as a survivor of domestic violence and other injustices, and states that her personal experiences led her to this work, where she has found joy, healing, and purpose.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vALjt4TOQ0GjFvOE2X_K1g#/registration
Participants will consider how community leaders, service providers, organizations, and residents can create more culturally responsive and survivor-supportive communities—and how all of us can better respond when someone discloses abuse.
This presentation will be led by Kishana Osei, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Women of Color Network (MAWOCN), and the Overnight Residential Counselor at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence. With a profound commitment to the field of anti-violence work, she brings over 15 years of experience in advocacy, direct services for survivors, housing advocacy, program development, and a Bachelor’s’ degree in business management. Kishana openly identifies as a survivor of domestic violence and other injustices, and states that her personal experiences led her to this work, where she has found joy, healing, and purpose.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vALjt4TOQ0GjFvOE2X_K1g#/registration
GREEN MAYNARD: ASSABET RIVER CLEANUP
September 26, 9–11 am
When:
Where: The Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard
Help clean the Assabet by boat or pick up trash along the Blue-Green Trail!
Location for boats: The Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. Bring your own
canoe or kayak. If you have a larger boat or difficulty with a steep put-in, please
let us know in advance at maynardassbet@gmail.com.
Location for boats: The Elks, 34 Powder Mill Road, Maynard. Bring your own
canoe or kayak. If you have a larger boat or difficulty with a steep put-in, please
let us know in advance at maynardassbet@gmail.com.
- Location for walkers: End of Colbert Street, Maynard, to enter the Blue-Green
- Trail.
- Prepare for poison ivy, wet feet, and brambles. Gloves and trash bags will be
- available.
- Walk-ups are welcome, but please register if you can at
- maynardassabet@gmail.com.
FROM PAGE TO STAGE
A Day of Songwriting, Storytelling & Musical Theatre with Brian Feinstein
When:
Where: 14 Mountain Road, Princeton
Princeton: Princeton Arts’ 35th anniversary celebration continues as Broadway comes to Princeton.
Princeton Arts invites you to join award winning musical theater composer and educator Brian Feinstein for From Page to Stage, a celebration of the creative process behind musical theater, at the First Congregational Church of Princeton, 14 Mountain Road, on Saturday, September 26.
The day begins with an interactive afternoon workshop for young people in grades 4-8. The group will work alongside Brian to build an original song from scratch. Advance registration required for interested young people. Email contact@princetonarts.org and ask for the From Page to Stage grades 4-8 workshop registration information that includes the participation fee.
Everyone, young and old, parents and children, friends and families are invited to continue our Broadway journey in the evening at 7 p.m. at the Church. The dynamic concert, Songs and Stories: The Mess and Magic of Making Musicals, will feature selections from Feinstein’s musical theater work, classics from the American Musical Songbook, and selections from the developing musical adaptation of The Bad News Bears. Among the evening highlights will be performances by special guest artist Ava Briglia, and the premiere performance by our own homegrown stars, the young people singing their original song! A $10 donation is suggested – thank you.
This program is made possible by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Barre Savings Charitable Foundation.
Questions: contact@princetonarts.org or go to princetonarts.org.
Princeton Arts invites you to join award winning musical theater composer and educator Brian Feinstein for From Page to Stage, a celebration of the creative process behind musical theater, at the First Congregational Church of Princeton, 14 Mountain Road, on Saturday, September 26.
The day begins with an interactive afternoon workshop for young people in grades 4-8. The group will work alongside Brian to build an original song from scratch. Advance registration required for interested young people. Email contact@princetonarts.org and ask for the From Page to Stage grades 4-8 workshop registration information that includes the participation fee.
Everyone, young and old, parents and children, friends and families are invited to continue our Broadway journey in the evening at 7 p.m. at the Church. The dynamic concert, Songs and Stories: The Mess and Magic of Making Musicals, will feature selections from Feinstein’s musical theater work, classics from the American Musical Songbook, and selections from the developing musical adaptation of The Bad News Bears. Among the evening highlights will be performances by special guest artist Ava Briglia, and the premiere performance by our own homegrown stars, the young people singing their original song! A $10 donation is suggested – thank you.
This program is made possible by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Barre Savings Charitable Foundation.
Questions: contact@princetonarts.org or go to princetonarts.org.
Free Nature Program September 27, Westborough
When:
Where: 19 Quick Farm Rd. Westborough
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 1:30-3:00 pm
Gilmore Pond Sensory Trail Grand Opening
Join the Westborough Community Land Trust on Sunday, September 27 at 1:30 to celebrate the completion of the All-Persons Sensory Nature Trail at the Gilmore Pond Woodland Park. We have undertaken a multiyear project to make the trail around Gilmore Pond accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Come see the result of that effort: A trail that can be enjoyed by the visually impaired as well as those with limited mobility, which now includes multiple stations with audio content dedicated to the history and nature of the surroundings. Local and State officials are expected for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided tours of the trail showcasing its features and discussing the local flora and fauna. Meet at the Gilmore Pond Trail Entrance, GPS address approximately 19 Quick Farm Rd. Westborough. Please park on only one side of the road, and respect the neighbors. Free and open to the public.
Trail map: https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/UJ
Before leaving check https://westboroughlandtrust.org/ for cancellations.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Gilmore Pond Sensory Trail Grand Opening
Join the Westborough Community Land Trust on Sunday, September 27 at 1:30 to celebrate the completion of the All-Persons Sensory Nature Trail at the Gilmore Pond Woodland Park. We have undertaken a multiyear project to make the trail around Gilmore Pond accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. Come see the result of that effort: A trail that can be enjoyed by the visually impaired as well as those with limited mobility, which now includes multiple stations with audio content dedicated to the history and nature of the surroundings. Local and State officials are expected for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by guided tours of the trail showcasing its features and discussing the local flora and fauna. Meet at the Gilmore Pond Trail Entrance, GPS address approximately 19 Quick Farm Rd. Westborough. Please park on only one side of the road, and respect the neighbors. Free and open to the public.
Trail map: https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/UJ
Before leaving check https://westboroughlandtrust.org/ for cancellations.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Power of the Practice, an Immersive Exhibition by Artists Margie Breault and Mickey Lee Voas
When:
Where: Marlborough Public Library
Coming to the Marlborough Public Library, with a public reception on Tuesday, September 29 from 5–7 PM. The exhibition combines photography, poetry, sound and meditation to explore what becomes visible when people intentionally return to themselves through practice.
The project began with participants being photographed before and after a bioscalar energy activation. Their reflections from the experience were then transformed into individual poems, creating a body of work that holds both the visible and internal sides of transformation.
The exhibition was first installed at Worcester's Jean McDonough Arts Center, where hundreds of people have already moved through and experienced the work, and it has since been featured by Artscope Magazine on its social media channels.
You can see photographs of the JMAC installation here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XvXKGW4-L4h2PsAVZXQIJ9BUxgfFG7dH?usp=sharing
The Marlborough reception will include a live reading of the poetry supported by sound beginning at 5:30 PM, along with the full exhibition and recorded meditation experience.
Event details and registration:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-power-of-the-practice-reception-marlborough-public-library
The project began with participants being photographed before and after a bioscalar energy activation. Their reflections from the experience were then transformed into individual poems, creating a body of work that holds both the visible and internal sides of transformation.
The exhibition was first installed at Worcester's Jean McDonough Arts Center, where hundreds of people have already moved through and experienced the work, and it has since been featured by Artscope Magazine on its social media channels.
You can see photographs of the JMAC installation here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XvXKGW4-L4h2PsAVZXQIJ9BUxgfFG7dH?usp=sharing
The Marlborough reception will include a live reading of the poetry supported by sound beginning at 5:30 PM, along with the full exhibition and recorded meditation experience.
Event details and registration:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-power-of-the-practice-reception-marlborough-public-library
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHORUS INVITES SINGERS TO JOIN THIS SEASON
When:
Where: 48 Main St., Westford
Since 2006, singers from Westford and surrounding towns have joined together to present a Christmas concert at First Parish Church United, 48 Main St., Westford, to benefit the Westford Food Pantry. Registration and music distribution will take place this year at the home of Nancy Eberiel, accompanist and co-founder of the chorus, 4 Depot Rd., on Sat., Sept. 26, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Dues are $35.00 a person, $55 a couple. The group welcomes teens and adults. No auditions are required. Ladies who join the chorus have the option of also participating in the women’s ensemble, Elements.
Rehearsals will be held Sundays at 7:30 at First Parish Church United, beginning Oct. 4. The concert will take place on Sun., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. For further information, please call Jeanne Masterman, at 978-692-8416.
Rehearsals will be held Sundays at 7:30 at First Parish Church United, beginning Oct. 4. The concert will take place on Sun., Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. For further information, please call Jeanne Masterman, at 978-692-8416.
Biosphere Book Club – Wild Dark Shore, by Charlotte McConaghy
When:
Where: Acton Home
Acton: The Biosphere Book Club tackles the intersection between climate and the health of human and ecological communities. For September, we are reading the novel, Wild Dark Shore. Part mystery, part nature writing, part an exploration of human love, this award-winning title looks directly at the impacts of our changing climate. The Kirkus starred review states that McConaghy “writes about both nature and human frailty with eloquent generosity.” Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org, the host’s address will be sent upon registration. As always, you are invited to read the book (the Acton Memorial Library is holding copies) but it is not required. A reflection guide will be sent beforehand. Info and registration at https://energizeacton.org/event/biosphere-book-club-sept-26-wild-dark-shore/