LITTLETON: Session 3 is Create a Marketing Plan & Marketing Brief. Go to the calendar section of the Library website for more information and to sign up directly for the Zoom link. www.littletonlibrary.org

LITTLETON: In this Story Time, study a letter per week. This week: the letter "Q." Sign up online for a space in this fun story time with a craft. For ages 4 and up. www.littletonlibrary.org

LITTLETON: Anyone who identifies as a mother with a pre-crawling baby is welcome to attend this group facilitated by Early Childhood Educator, Lactation Counselor, Infant Massage Teacher and Pediatric Sleep Consultant Mary Beilman. This open discussion group is a forum for you to share experiences and resources, connect with other new mothers, learn about your baby's development, and seek guidance about any concerns you might have. Email mbeilman@jri.org to RSVP​. www.littletonlibrary.org

STOW: Make small flower arrangements to give to your Valentine or keep for yourself.  Registration requested.  Garden Club members are free and non members are welcome but are asked to pay $10.  There is a limit of 20.  If interested please email Susan Choyce at schoyce@verizon.net.

HUDSON: AVCC is pleased to host Silvana Della Camera, award-winning photographer, judge, and presenter as well as a member of the Professional Photographers Association (PPA). In her hour-long presentation on Color, Contrast, Lighting, and Composition Silvana will discuss how photography is much more than pointing a camera at a scene and clicking the shutter. It involves a process of weighing the assorted components seen within the viewfinder and realizing how they can be used to capture a powerful image. She will guide photographers on how to evaluate and isolate the various graphical elements before them to create an impactful, visual story. AVCC meetings are being held online. If you are interested in attending this program, contact AVCC at info@assabetvalleycc.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event. The club’s Zoom room opens at 7pm with a brief business meeting at 7:15pm. Silvana’s presentation will begin at 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.assabetvalleycc.com.

LITTLETON: Also February 9, 16, March 2, 9 & 16. A program that brings caregivers and babies together for an hour of stimulating experiences intended to nurture the bond between caregiver and child, and to increase the caregiver's awareness of their child's development. Primary focus: the healthy development of infants aged 0-18 months old with an emphasis on language enrichment and pre-literacy skills.  The program includes nursery rhymes and songs, book sharing, parenting information, a developmental craft, and a free-play period when babies play and caregivers can talk. Space is limited to 12 babies every week so please sign up for the classes that you are able to attend. We will have a wait list. www.littletonlibrary.org

LITTLETON: Join Miss Jennifer for an action-packed story exploring a different theme each week with books, songs, movement, and instruments. Most appropriate for children ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration is required. www.littletonlibrary.org

MARLBOROUGH: Hosted by the Northborough Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC). Tee times begin at 4:30pm and continue every 15 minutes. Families can purchase food, participate in our 50/50 raffle, and enjoy camaraderie with other families. Proceeds will go to NSPAC. Cost per golfer is $10. Register at www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aabac23abf85-nspac1#. Families that cannot attend the Fundraiser but would still like to make a donation can do so at www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aabac23abf85-nspac2#.

WESTFORD: Do you love to build with Legos®? Visit each month to create something fun.This program is best for any child who will not eat the Legos and takes place in the Meeting Room. Parents stay and join in the fun or visit with other parents in the room. Drop-in; no registration necessary. westfordlibrary.org

ACTON: Hear from representatives of independent news organizations in neighboring towns about their experience creating and sustaining local journalism. Then we’ll break into smaller groups for guided discussions on various aspects of starting up and sustaining a non-profit and non-partisan news organization. At the end of the day, a group of volunteers will be sought out who are committed and excited about the possibilities who can move an effort forward. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required.  Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/reporting-our-news-how-can-our-community-start-its-own-news-organization-tickets-506680022587

BOLTON: “Unexpected Developments!” features Variations for Wind Band by Ralph Vaughan Williams with Arthur Fracknpohl's Celebration Overture and the Fantasies on a Theme by Haydn by Norman Dello-Joio, plus marches by Kenneth J. Alford and Leon Jessel. Admission is free and open to the public. Info: https://nashobamusic.wordpress.com/nashoba-symphonic-band.

LEXINGTON: The stairway to heavenly political satire originally laid by the Capitol Steps continues upward with DC’s Reflecting Fools—the new musical parody group created by the performers and co-writer from the Capitol Steps.
Tickets are $39-$59 at www.caryhalllexington.com or by calling (617) 531-1257.

CONCORD: Kick off Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion month (JDAIM) with "What Makes Me Tic: Comedy & Storytelling with a Message" with Pamela Rae Schuller. The evening will begin with a Dessert and Cocktail Reception, followed by the performance, with an ASL interpreter. Registration is required for both in-person and online tickets. Register at https://keremshalom.org/current-events/schuller. Tickets are $18 if purchased by January 30; 
$25 if purchased after January 30 or at the door. The deadline for Zoom registration is February 2 at noon. The Zoom link will be sent to online participants on February 3. Contact the Kerem Shalom office at ksadmin@keremshalom.org or (978) 369-1223 with any questions.

STOW: A quartet that expands the gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Tickets are $17 in advance at tiny.cc/440jazz; $20 at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins at 7:30pm. Masks are optional. For information, visit www.jazzyviolinist.com or www.fpc-stow-acton.org/music/coffeehouse. For questions, call (978) 274-2593, or email coffeehouse@fpc-stow-acton.org.

ACTON: Acton’s Pride Committee with the support of the Acton Recreation Department, will be hosting a winter ball fundraising event to support Acton’s Pride Festival in June! Dress to impress and join in for a fun evening of dancing! Refreshments will be served. Cash bar on-site. Guest performance by Ms. Petty! $25/person (18+ event) – advanced tickets required. Purchase tickets at www.actonrec.com. For more information, email the recreation department at: recreation@actonma.gov .

MAYNARD: Maynard Relay for Life's team Lady Bugs is hosting a fundraiser - The Midnight Riders band!! Doors open at 7:30pm; band will play from 8-11pm. The Midnight Riders play music from many eras. Tickets are $15, available at the door or in advance by contacting Kim at (978) 897-9907 or kim.lalli@comcast.net.  If you have a table of 8 payable in advance, reserve a table! There will be light refreshments, raffles and a cash bar!  All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to help fund research, lodging for patients receiving treatment, etc.  A fun night out for a great cause!

HUDSON: "Symphonic Treasures" will be presented by Hudson's Symphony Pro Musica. Ludwig van Beethoven's Violin Concerto will be performed by Maria Ioudenich, soloist. The orchestra will complete the program with Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Alexander Borodin"s Symphony No.3. Tickets are available for February 4 at 7:30pm at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street, and February 5 at 3:30pm at St. Mark's School, 25 Marlborough St., Southborough. at www.symphonypromusica.org (978) 562-0939 (adult $25, senior $20, student $0).

SOUTHBOROUGH: "Symphonic Treasures" will be presented by Hudson's Symphony Pro Musica. Ludwig van Beethoven's Violin Concerto will be performed by Maria Ioudenich, soloist. The orchestra will complete the program with Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Alexander Borodin"s Symphony No.3. Tickets are available for February 4 at 7:30pm at Hudson High School, 69 Brigham Street, and February 5 at 3:30pm at St. Mark's School, 25 Marlborough St., Southborough. at www.symphonypromusica.org (978) 562-0939 (adult $25, senior $20, student $0).

GROTON: Groton Community Trust (GCT) Members attend for free! Mark and Marcia Wilson return for their very popular Eyes on Owls presentation. You can purchase a ticket from the Prescott website. If you are an active GCT member, please contact GCT HERE to get a coupon code for your free ticket.

ACTON: This month’s memorial service will take place promptly at 4pm (NOTE TIME!). This is a short memorial (15-20 min) to those that served and paid the ultimate price for their service to our country defending freedom. The service consists of the Pledge, a few words of reverence and prayer, followed by the live playing of “Taps”. Location is in front of the Station (easy parking in the rear), and across the street from the Acton Monument and gravesite of Abner Hosmer and Isaac Davis.  For more information, contact Dave at (781) 775-9922.