Community Calendar
Tom Denney Nature Camp Register Now!
When:
Where: 44 Flanagan Road, Bolton
Kindergarten – 5th graders: Games in the fields and woods! Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, Shelter Building, Animal Adventures, Predator and Prey, Campfires & more!
6th -9th graders – Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Water Guns, Thursday Nighttime Games & S’mores.
9th grade or above – Counselor-in-Training program.
Campers welcome from all towns.
Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9–3.
After care available.
More info or to Register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org
6th -9th graders – Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Water Guns, Thursday Nighttime Games & S’mores.
9th grade or above – Counselor-in-Training program.
Campers welcome from all towns.
Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9–3.
After care available.
More info or to Register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org
Sculpt This Space – a Call for Art to Massachusetts Sculptors
When:
Where: West Concord
The West Concord Cultural District Committee is launching a new project. After sponsoring murals, sidewalk decals, the Poetry Phone, the painting of signal boxes and Porchfest, we are issuing a Call for Art for our first sculpture project. The winning piece will be on display for one year (with the option to be renewed) at Junction Park, which is near the corner of Main Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Junction Park is steps away from the West Concord MBTA rail stop and beside the path of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. With gardens tended by the local Green Thumbs gardeners and benches that invite walkers and riders to stop and rest, we hope that the sculpture will reflect the love of nature and the peace it brings while also inviting people to enter the park and our cultural district.
The Call for Art is open to all Massachusetts artists aged 18 and over, working individually or in teams. The deadline for applications is April 3, with the intention that installation will be completed by late summer. The artist will receive a $4000 stipend. For project guidelines and application, please go to https://tinyurl.com/West-Concord-Sculpture.
The Call for Art is open to all Massachusetts artists aged 18 and over, working individually or in teams. The deadline for applications is April 3, with the intention that installation will be completed by late summer. The artist will receive a $4000 stipend. For project guidelines and application, please go to https://tinyurl.com/West-Concord-Sculpture.
ABRHS Theater Presents The 39 Steps
When:
Where: 36 Charter Rd, Acton
Join Proscenium Circus, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School's for our 2026 METG Festival Entry, The 39 Steps.
Thursday February 26 and Thursday March 5 at 7 pm. 36 Charter Rd, Acton
Tickets at https://www.abdrama.org/
Thursday February 26 and Thursday March 5 at 7 pm. 36 Charter Rd, Acton
Tickets at https://www.abdrama.org/
Clean Energy Home Tour – Solar Shingles and More
When:
Where: Acton Homeowner, Address sent upon registration.
When: Sunday, March 1st, 11:00am and 1:00pm Tours
Where: Acton Homeowner, Address sent upon registration.
Acton: You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Would they be a good fit for your home? What kind of electricity bill savings could you expect? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. For info and registration, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138 or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.
Where: Acton Homeowner, Address sent upon registration.
Acton: You know about solar panels. What about SOLAR SHINGLES? Come see the many clean energy advances at the home of an Acton Clean Energy Coach and hear about this new technology. How do solar shingles compare with traditional PV rooftop panels? Would they be a good fit for your home? What kind of electricity bill savings could you expect? Plus, you can ask about the homeowner’s experience with air source heat pumps (mini-split and air-to-water system), induction cooking, heat pump hot water heaters, heat pump clothes dryer, and more. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. For info and registration, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2138 or write us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.
Acton-Boxborough Community Compass Hosts First-Ever Community Baby Shower
When:
Where: 15 Charter Road, Acton
On Sunday, March 1, Acton-Boxborough Community Compass will host its first-ever Community Baby Shower at the Acton-Boxborough Resource Center (15 Charter Road, Acton) from 1:00–3:00 PM.
Designed for expecting parents and families with babies under one year old who live in Acton or Boxborough, the event aims to connect families with local resources, build community, and celebrate new beginnings.
The free event will feature local partner organizations sharing information about programs and supports available to families, along with experts on topics such as infant sleep, nutrition, breastfeeding, and postpartum wellness. Families will also be able to browse free maternity and baby clothing, diapers, wipes, and baby gear available through the Resource Center.
The Community Baby Shower is made possible through grant support from Emerson Health, whose partnership helps expand access to both clinical and non-clinical supports for families during the critical first year of a child’s life.
In addition to resource tables and educational sessions, the afternoon will include light refreshments and small touches of celebration and care — reinforcing the event’s focus on connection and community.
Acton-Boxborough Community Compass operates the AB Resource Center, which provides free clothing, essentials, and navigation support to residents of Acton and Boxborough. The organization is funded almost entirely by local donations and business sponsorships — truly “from AB, for AB.”
Register for the Community Baby Shower at: bit.ly/AB-Baby
Designed for expecting parents and families with babies under one year old who live in Acton or Boxborough, the event aims to connect families with local resources, build community, and celebrate new beginnings.
The free event will feature local partner organizations sharing information about programs and supports available to families, along with experts on topics such as infant sleep, nutrition, breastfeeding, and postpartum wellness. Families will also be able to browse free maternity and baby clothing, diapers, wipes, and baby gear available through the Resource Center.
The Community Baby Shower is made possible through grant support from Emerson Health, whose partnership helps expand access to both clinical and non-clinical supports for families during the critical first year of a child’s life.
In addition to resource tables and educational sessions, the afternoon will include light refreshments and small touches of celebration and care — reinforcing the event’s focus on connection and community.
Acton-Boxborough Community Compass operates the AB Resource Center, which provides free clothing, essentials, and navigation support to residents of Acton and Boxborough. The organization is funded almost entirely by local donations and business sponsorships — truly “from AB, for AB.”
Register for the Community Baby Shower at: bit.ly/AB-Baby
Come Chat with Mary Brolin – Sunday, March 1 | 6–8PM
When:
Where: 30 Middle Road, Boxborough
Have questions about the upcoming Town Meeting warrant articles? Join Mary Brolin, Chair of the Fire Station Building Committee, for an informal drop-in conversation on Sunday evening, March 1st from 6–8PM at the Boxborough Community Center, 30 Middle Road.
Learn more about the proposed purchase of 984 Massachusetts Avenue for a new Fire Station and the design funding needed to move the project forward. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get accurate information, and be an informed voter before Town Meeting and the ballot vote.
Refreshments will be provided.
Paid for by Ballot Question Committee: Vote FOR Safety.
Learn more about the proposed purchase of 984 Massachusetts Avenue for a new Fire Station and the design funding needed to move the project forward. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get accurate information, and be an informed voter before Town Meeting and the ballot vote.
Refreshments will be provided.
Paid for by Ballot Question Committee: Vote FOR Safety.
Solas at Groton Hill Music Center
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7pm The Concert Hall
Tickets: $55 - $65 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Seamus Egan, tenor banjo, flute, whistle, Winifred Horan, fiddle, John Williams, accordion, Nuala Kennedy, flute, vocals, Alan Murray, guitar
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” Solas continues to captivate audiences with their spellbinding musicianship and genre-defying creativity.
Tickets: $55 - $65 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Seamus Egan, tenor banjo, flute, whistle, Winifred Horan, fiddle, John Williams, accordion, Nuala Kennedy, flute, vocals, Alan Murray, guitar
Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. Hailed by The Boston Globe as “the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced,” and by The Wall Street Journal as “an Irish traditional band bearing all the marks of greatness,” Solas continues to captivate audiences with their spellbinding musicianship and genre-defying creativity.
Hunger In our Communities - New Date
When:
Where: 75 King Street, Littleton
Hunger In our Communities – New Date
For over 40 years, Loaves and Fishes have been providing food to our neighbors in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. With the help of volunteers and donors, Loaves and Fishes serves the communities of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley. But regardless of what community people may live in, no one is ever turned away. Last year alone, they served over 1,000 households/3,000 individuals with nutritious groceries.
Would you like to learn more about what drives food insecurity in our region?
Would you like to learn more about how you might have a positive impact?
Learn the answers to these questions and more as Patty Stern, Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes, shares more about their mission and how they address this growing societal need.
Monday, March 2, 7:00 PM
St. Anne's Church Hall
75 King Street, Littleton
This event is sponsored by the Blessed Trinity Parish Social Justice Ministry.
RSVP requested but not required to plan for refreshments.
socialjusticeministry@blessedtrinitycatholic.org
For over 40 years, Loaves and Fishes have been providing food to our neighbors in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. With the help of volunteers and donors, Loaves and Fishes serves the communities of Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton and Shirley. But regardless of what community people may live in, no one is ever turned away. Last year alone, they served over 1,000 households/3,000 individuals with nutritious groceries.
Would you like to learn more about what drives food insecurity in our region?
Would you like to learn more about how you might have a positive impact?
Learn the answers to these questions and more as Patty Stern, Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes, shares more about their mission and how they address this growing societal need.
Monday, March 2, 7:00 PM
St. Anne's Church Hall
75 King Street, Littleton
This event is sponsored by the Blessed Trinity Parish Social Justice Ministry.
RSVP requested but not required to plan for refreshments.
socialjusticeministry@blessedtrinitycatholic.org
Acton Garden Club Presents March Program for the Public
When:
Where: Acton Town Hall, 472 Main St, Acton
Date March 3, 2026 10:30am
Location Acton Town Hall
Speaker Kim Smith, Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Topic Beauty on the Wing | Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards! Kim Smith will present her award-winning movie filmed along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from egg to caterpillar to adult and set to the background of sea and forest, sun and wind. Movie runtime is 56 minutes followed by Q&A.
Kim Smith is a documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer.
Kim’s first film in the threatened species film trilogy, Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly, is a narrated documentary that premiered in August 2020. Since its premier, Beauty on the Wing has received a number of honors and awards at environmental and children's film festivals.
The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay, the second film in the trilogy, is a feature-length documentary that premiered in September 2024. At the time of this writing, the documentary has been accepted at twenty-two film festivals and received numerous awards.
One of the greatest hopes for our nature documentaries is that they are inspirational and educational to both adults and children and we are delighted that the films are finding their audiences.
Kim was recently interviewed by the BBC and PBS for her work in documenting the Monarch Butterflies. She worked with the show’s producers in writing and creating the story, providing film footage from her film Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly for the BBC produced show “Autumnwatch: New England.”
Location Acton Town Hall
Speaker Kim Smith, Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Topic Beauty on the Wing | Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Experience the inspirational story of a magnificent species found in our own backyards! Kim Smith will present her award-winning movie filmed along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from egg to caterpillar to adult and set to the background of sea and forest, sun and wind. Movie runtime is 56 minutes followed by Q&A.
Kim Smith is a documentary filmmaker, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photojournalist, author, illustrator, and an award-winning landscape designer.
Kim’s first film in the threatened species film trilogy, Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly, is a narrated documentary that premiered in August 2020. Since its premier, Beauty on the Wing has received a number of honors and awards at environmental and children's film festivals.
The Piping Plovers of Moonlight Bay, the second film in the trilogy, is a feature-length documentary that premiered in September 2024. At the time of this writing, the documentary has been accepted at twenty-two film festivals and received numerous awards.
One of the greatest hopes for our nature documentaries is that they are inspirational and educational to both adults and children and we are delighted that the films are finding their audiences.
Kim was recently interviewed by the BBC and PBS for her work in documenting the Monarch Butterflies. She worked with the show’s producers in writing and creating the story, providing film footage from her film Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly for the BBC produced show “Autumnwatch: New England.”
Intro to Basic Astrophotography
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
Assabet Valley Camera Club Program
When:
Where: 29 Church Street, Hudson
On Wednesday, March 4, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host Temu K. Nana whose passion for astrophotography, from basic nightscapes to deep space imaging, is evident in his photos of the night sky. He shoots with everything from stock cameras and lenses in his New Hampshire backyard to computer-controlled, observatory-class telescopes at a remote site in California. In this presentation, Temu will cover the basics of imaging the night sky, including night landscapes, single-shot Milky Way, and star trail images.
As a professional photographer, Temu’s specialties include wildlife, landscape, and deep-sky astrophotography. In addition to leading trips across all seven continents, he is a sought-after presenter on astrophotography, sharing his knowledge through camera clubs, schools, and online mentorship programs. View his work at https://www.tknanaphoto.com/ .
Intro to Basic Astrophotography is supported in part from a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. The presentation is free to attend and open to the public.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Temu’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
As a professional photographer, Temu’s specialties include wildlife, landscape, and deep-sky astrophotography. In addition to leading trips across all seven continents, he is a sought-after presenter on astrophotography, sharing his knowledge through camera clubs, schools, and online mentorship programs. View his work at https://www.tknanaphoto.com/ .
Intro to Basic Astrophotography is supported in part from a grant from the Hudson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. The presentation is free to attend and open to the public.
Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by Temu’s presentation at 7:30.
AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts. During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.
AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science. Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com//
The Stow Garden Club invites you to learn The Fascinating Story of Where Our Vegetables Came From
When:
Where: 509 Great Rd in Stow
Join Bonnie Power of the MASS Master Gardener Speakers Bureau to learn the origins of the vegetables we eat, what they looked like in the wild, and how people domesticated them for better nutrition, yields, and flavors. The public is welcome at no charge. Residents of Bolton, Stow, and surrounding communities are especially invited. Pompositticut Community Center - 509 Great Rd in Stow, March 4, 2026 at 7PM .
Caitlin Canty
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Tickets: $39 including fees at www.grotonhill.org/tickets
Caitlin Canty, vocals, guitar, Jeremy Moses Curtis, bass, Jeff Berlin, drums, Will Seeders, guitars and banjo.
Acclaimed folk-roots singer-songwriter and regular on the roots festival circuit, Vermont’s Caitlin Canty celebrates the release of Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove –her fifth studio release - and marks a return to her roots, a grittier and more electric Americana sound with echoes of her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, Reckless Skyline.
Caitlin Canty, vocals, guitar, Jeremy Moses Curtis, bass, Jeff Berlin, drums, Will Seeders, guitars and banjo.
Acclaimed folk-roots singer-songwriter and regular on the roots festival circuit, Vermont’s Caitlin Canty celebrates the release of Night Owl Envies the Mourning Dove –her fifth studio release - and marks a return to her roots, a grittier and more electric Americana sound with echoes of her critically-acclaimed 2015 album, Reckless Skyline.
Jacob Jolliff Band with special guest Stash Wyslouch
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8pm Meadow Hall at Groton Hill Music Center
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Tickets: $39 including fees at grotonhill.org/tickets
Jacob Jolliff - mandolin, vocals, Ross Martin – guitar, Myles Sloniker - bass, George Jackson - fiddle
An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart project, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with Bela Fleck, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, Sam Bush, David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, and many others. Special guest Stash Wyslouch is an avant-garde Bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter who has toured and recorded with Jolliff, The Deadly Gentlemen, Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band, and Tony Trischka's Early Roman Kings, among others.
Jacob Jolliff - mandolin, vocals, Ross Martin – guitar, Myles Sloniker - bass, George Jackson - fiddle
An alumnus of celebrated progressive bluegrass bands Joy Kills Sorrow, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Bela Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart project, Jacob Jolliff is one of the genre’s top mandolinists and a sought-after collaborator, sharing the stage with Bela Fleck, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, Sam Bush, David Grisman, Ronnie McCoury, Michael Daves, and many others. Special guest Stash Wyslouch is an avant-garde Bluegrass guitarist, singer and songwriter who has toured and recorded with Jolliff, The Deadly Gentlemen, Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters, The Jacob Jolliff Band, and Tony Trischka's Early Roman Kings, among others.
Crafting, Collage, Calligraphy and Conversation! March 7, 2-4 pm
When:
Where: Acton
Join us for art-making! Bring your own materials or use ours! We have a wonderful workspace and materials to share for collage and practicing/learning cursive writing. Bring your knitting or crocheting! Or just come along for some fun with others... interesting conversation is included! We have lots of magazines, paints, glue and other supplies for collage-ing. We have wonderful chisel point pens for practicing cursive writing and calligraphy. And guess what! we'll have people who have taught these skills in schools! Come along and socialize while making art! Potluck snacks! Bring your own, or eat some of ours!
And we're not doing just that! Ideas for future gatherings/events include the following. Let us know if you're interested!
- Board games: Same day as Crafting! 6-8 pm
- Green Burials
- Local Currencies [a co-founder of Berkshire Bucks is willing to share his story!]
- Flat Bread Cooking workshop
- Spoken Word night
- Calling all Natural Healers! bring your herbs and secrets to share! to spread the word on how to help encourage healing, and to share/trade extra herbs and potions
- Simple every day things you can do to protect your privacy
Thank you for your interest in "24 W". We are an arts-based social justice community which focuses on inclusive gatherings for the purposes of learning and sharing in the hopes of creating a better world.
More info: 24w.org
If you know someone who wants to be on our list, have them subscribe here: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/windsor
And we're not doing just that! Ideas for future gatherings/events include the following. Let us know if you're interested!
- Board games: Same day as Crafting! 6-8 pm
- Green Burials
- Local Currencies [a co-founder of Berkshire Bucks is willing to share his story!]
- Flat Bread Cooking workshop
- Spoken Word night
- Calling all Natural Healers! bring your herbs and secrets to share! to spread the word on how to help encourage healing, and to share/trade extra herbs and potions
- Simple every day things you can do to protect your privacy
Thank you for your interest in "24 W". We are an arts-based social justice community which focuses on inclusive gatherings for the purposes of learning and sharing in the hopes of creating a better world.
More info: 24w.org
If you know someone who wants to be on our list, have them subscribe here: https://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/windsor
Friends of Emerson Health's EmerSong Event
When:
Where: 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord
8th Annual EmerSong A Cappella Festival
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA
The Friends of Emerson Health is proud to announce the return of EmerSong, an a cappella festival.
Gather your family and friends and buy your tickets today for this popular community event. Please consider making a donation or becoming an EmerSong Friend!
All tickets are $35. Proceeds support Behavioral and Mental Health services at Emerson Health.
Performers include:
BroadBand
Take Notes - Concord Carlisle High School
Peanut Butter & Jelly - Lexington High School
Radcliffe Pitches
Up the Octave - Brandeis University
The Works
sQ! - Tufts University
Seating is limited; all tables can seat up to four people. Drinks are available for purchase at the 7:30 PM show.
For more information, visit: www.EmersonHealth.org/EmerSong or email emersonauxiliary@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2 Showtimes: 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA
The Friends of Emerson Health is proud to announce the return of EmerSong, an a cappella festival.
Gather your family and friends and buy your tickets today for this popular community event. Please consider making a donation or becoming an EmerSong Friend!
All tickets are $35. Proceeds support Behavioral and Mental Health services at Emerson Health.
Performers include:
BroadBand
Take Notes - Concord Carlisle High School
Peanut Butter & Jelly - Lexington High School
Radcliffe Pitches
Up the Octave - Brandeis University
The Works
sQ! - Tufts University
Seating is limited; all tables can seat up to four people. Drinks are available for purchase at the 7:30 PM show.
For more information, visit: www.EmersonHealth.org/EmerSong or email emersonauxiliary@gmail.com.
Vista Philharmonic Orchestra: Ravel Revealed
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm The Concert Hall
Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm The Concert Hall
When:
Where: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton
Tickets: $30 - $100 including fees at www.grotonhill.org/tickets
Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra, the resident professional orchestra of Groton Hill Music Center, celebrate the music of Maurice Ravel in his 150th birthday year. Acclaimed pianist Marika Bournaki joins as guest soloist.
Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA. Just 40 miles northwest of Boston, Groton Hill presents award-winning artists in a variety of genres in the center’s world-class 1000 seat and 300 seat performance halls. The center offers ample free parking, exclusive table-to-concert dining for patrons, and more in a stunning setting on 110 acres of protected farmland. Learn more and buy tickets at grotonhill.org/tickets.
Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra, the resident professional orchestra of Groton Hill Music Center, celebrate the music of Maurice Ravel in his 150th birthday year. Acclaimed pianist Marika Bournaki joins as guest soloist.
Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton MA. Just 40 miles northwest of Boston, Groton Hill presents award-winning artists in a variety of genres in the center’s world-class 1000 seat and 300 seat performance halls. The center offers ample free parking, exclusive table-to-concert dining for patrons, and more in a stunning setting on 110 acres of protected farmland. Learn more and buy tickets at grotonhill.org/tickets.
New England Contra Dance on Saturday, March 7
When:
Where: 80 Champney Street, Groton
Groton Grange #7 invites you to our traditional New England Contra Dance on Saturday, March 7,2026 from 7:30 - 10:00 PM , at Historic Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street. This will be an evening of live music and dancing with Groton's own Contra Banditos, along with caller Dudley Laufman, who will teach traditional New England style contra, square, and line dances tothe beat of old time fiddle tunes. Beginners are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary. Suggested donation at the door is $5.00 per person, children under 3 years old are free, and family maximum is $20. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton lecture Funds. Refreshments are provided. Bring your soft soled dancing shoes. Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St.
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 March 8. 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.
Worcester Chamber Music Society
Presents Annual Free Family Concert March 8
Presents Annual Free Family Concert March 8
When:
Where: 321 Main Street, Worcester
Worcester Chamber Music Society (WCMS) is thrilled to present its Annual Free Family Concert on March 8, 2026, with a performance at 3:00pm at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Neighborhood Strings students will perform at the beginning of the concert. Admission is free, but tickets are required.
This year’s Family Concert is brought to you by the letter F. An afternoon of fairy tales, fables, family, friends, and fun is sure to delight the children in your lives (as well as your inner child). Four hands on one piano provide the musical setting for Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. Navok’s Beauty and the Beast is the world premiere of a fantastic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Be sure to reserve your seats early because this one-time-only concert will reach capacity soon.
Sunday, March 8 @3PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
Generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Fidelity Bank, Unibank, and Country Bank. This concert is also funded in part by grants from the Shrewsbury Arts Council and the Worcester Arts Council, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Program
A special performance by Neighborhood Strings Maurice Ravel | Mother Goose Suite
Lior Navok | Beauty and the Beast – world premiere performance
Featuring WCMS musicians:
Peter Sulski, violin
Mark Berger, viola
Ariana Falk, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
With guests:
Lilit Hartunian, violin / Leslie Amper, piano
Venue is handicapped accessible.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve early, since this event typically sells out quickly.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/fairy-tales-and-fables/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624.
This year’s Family Concert is brought to you by the letter F. An afternoon of fairy tales, fables, family, friends, and fun is sure to delight the children in your lives (as well as your inner child). Four hands on one piano provide the musical setting for Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite. Navok’s Beauty and the Beast is the world premiere of a fantastic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. Be sure to reserve your seats early because this one-time-only concert will reach capacity soon.
Sunday, March 8 @3PM
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
Generously sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Fidelity Bank, Unibank, and Country Bank. This concert is also funded in part by grants from the Shrewsbury Arts Council and the Worcester Arts Council, local agencies funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Program
A special performance by Neighborhood Strings Maurice Ravel | Mother Goose Suite
Lior Navok | Beauty and the Beast – world premiere performance
Featuring WCMS musicians:
Peter Sulski, violin
Mark Berger, viola
Ariana Falk, cello
Randall Hodgkinson, piano
With guests:
Lilit Hartunian, violin / Leslie Amper, piano
Venue is handicapped accessible.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Reserve early, since this event typically sells out quickly.
Tickets are available at https://worcesterchambermusic.org/fairy-tales-and-fables/ or by calling the WCMS office at (508) 926-8624.
Please Join the Assabet Valley Mastersingers for Our Second Formal Concert of Our 2025-2026 Season: “Lest We Forget”
When:
Where: 378 Main Street, Shrewsbury
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers (AVM) is thrilled to announce its March
2026 concert in Shrewsbury, which features James Whitbourn’s “Annelies”, a composition
based on Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. This performance will stand as a tribute to
Holocaust survivors honoring voices of resilience, memory, and hope.
Event Date: March 8th, 2026
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center (378 Main Street), Shrewsbury, MA
Artistic Director: Dr. Robert Eaton
Soprano: Jess Huetteman
About the Event
“Annelies” is a 75-minute choral work for soprano soloist, choir and instrumentalists that was
composed by British composer James Whitbourn. The libretto is compiled and translated by
Melanie Challenger from The Diary of Anne Frank. Movements from Annelies were first
performed at the National UK Holocaust Memorial Day in Westminster Hall in London in January
of 2005 and the world premiere of “Annelies” was given on April 5th, 2005 at the Cadogan Hall,
London.
The piece is divided into fourteen movements and there will be no intermission during this
performance. In addition to choral and soprano soloist scoring, the instrumental portion is
scored for both larger full symphony orchestra and a smaller chamber version. AVM will perform
the version scored for a full orchestra which is rare. The last time the work was publicly
performed was in 2022 by Princeton Pro Musica.
James Whitbourn passed away in early 2024 and “Annelies” remains one of his most renowned
compositions. In fact, a recording by the Westminster Williamson Voices in 2014 was nominated
for a Grammy award under the Best Choral Performance category, which was one of four
Grammy nominations for Whitbourn during his lifetime. This performance of “Annelies” is
enriched by remarks from Holocaust survivors, honoring their voices and enduring resilience.
Ticket Information:
● General Admission: $25.00
● Senior/Student Price: $20.00
● Children under 12 are free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets can be purchased online at .https://www.avmsingers.org/events/lest-we-forget.
AVM is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, which grants
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders access to steeply discounted tickets from a variety
of arts, humanities, and science organizations across the Commonwealth. Cardholders may
order up to four tickets online by applying the promo code MASSCTOC and selecting manual
payment type. The same discounted costs, $5.00 for general or $4.00 for senior/student
admission, are payable at the concert for preordered, or onsite-requested CTOC tickets
2026 concert in Shrewsbury, which features James Whitbourn’s “Annelies”, a composition
based on Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. This performance will stand as a tribute to
Holocaust survivors honoring voices of resilience, memory, and hope.
Event Date: March 8th, 2026
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center (378 Main Street), Shrewsbury, MA
Artistic Director: Dr. Robert Eaton
Soprano: Jess Huetteman
About the Event
“Annelies” is a 75-minute choral work for soprano soloist, choir and instrumentalists that was
composed by British composer James Whitbourn. The libretto is compiled and translated by
Melanie Challenger from The Diary of Anne Frank. Movements from Annelies were first
performed at the National UK Holocaust Memorial Day in Westminster Hall in London in January
of 2005 and the world premiere of “Annelies” was given on April 5th, 2005 at the Cadogan Hall,
London.
The piece is divided into fourteen movements and there will be no intermission during this
performance. In addition to choral and soprano soloist scoring, the instrumental portion is
scored for both larger full symphony orchestra and a smaller chamber version. AVM will perform
the version scored for a full orchestra which is rare. The last time the work was publicly
performed was in 2022 by Princeton Pro Musica.
James Whitbourn passed away in early 2024 and “Annelies” remains one of his most renowned
compositions. In fact, a recording by the Westminster Williamson Voices in 2014 was nominated
for a Grammy award under the Best Choral Performance category, which was one of four
Grammy nominations for Whitbourn during his lifetime. This performance of “Annelies” is
enriched by remarks from Holocaust survivors, honoring their voices and enduring resilience.
Ticket Information:
● General Admission: $25.00
● Senior/Student Price: $20.00
● Children under 12 are free with an accompanying adult.
Tickets can be purchased online at .https://www.avmsingers.org/events/lest-we-forget.
AVM is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, which grants
EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders access to steeply discounted tickets from a variety
of arts, humanities, and science organizations across the Commonwealth. Cardholders may
order up to four tickets online by applying the promo code MASSCTOC and selecting manual
payment type. The same discounted costs, $5.00 for general or $4.00 for senior/student
admission, are payable at the concert for preordered, or onsite-requested CTOC tickets
Become a Tutor of English
When:
Where: Zoom
Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about another culture and their greater appreciation of the challenges facing those who are adapting to ours.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on March 9. The class will meet on five consecutive Monday mornings, 9-12. The first four classes will meet virtually, using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $40.
Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they “meet” with their learners and enjoy both success and personal connection.
For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students, and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective tutors for the five-session course that starts on March 9. The class will meet on five consecutive Monday mornings, 9-12. The first four classes will meet virtually, using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to purchase a textbook for about $40.
Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they “meet” with their learners and enjoy both success and personal connection.
For more information or to enroll in the tutor-training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.
Women's Business Network (WBN) hosts Returning to Yourself: Reducing Stress and Anxiety through Somatic Mindfulness
When:
Where: 17 Still River Road in Harvard
The Women’s Business Network (WBN) will meet on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 pm at the church hall at St. Theresa's Church (Holy Trinity Parish), 17 Still River Road in Harvard MA. Guests are welcome. After a brief meeting and introductions, Pamela Dussault, Personal Crisis Coach and Caregiver Advocate, will speak on dealing with stress, sharing that stress is a signal that we have become disconnected from ourselves. Her talk will gently guide women back to their bodies and their inner safety, offering not just a technique but a true return to themselves. 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. Contact dboliva@charter.net for more information.
ARC Comedy Night Benefit is March 13th at Hudson Portuguese Club
When:
Where: 13 Port Street in Hudson
The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) is hosting the fifteenth Annual Comedy Night Benefit, featuring the area’s most popular and talented comedians on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Hudson Portuguese Club, 13 Port Street in Hudson. The event, being held in support of the ARC of Marlborough, will include lots of laughs, food, and raffle prizes. The ARC has been serving the local community for over fifty years, since 1972, and relies on fundraising and donations to provide its services.
Entertainers at the Comedy Night Benefit include popular comedians Mark Riley, Sam Pelletier, and Ethan Cannon. Hosting the evening is Dave Rattigan.
Doors open for the event at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Food is available for purchase. Coffee and desserts are complimentary. For further information on sponsorships, program ads, tickets or table reservations, call the ARC office at 508-485-4357. Tables of 10 ($350) and individual tickets ($35) should be purchased in advance at the ARC. Chairing the planning for the event are Tracey Gustafson, and Christine Sacco.
The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) ranks as one of the most respected and active recovery service resources in Middlesex County. As a nonprofit organization, the ARC provides individualized referral services, Recovery Coach appointments and daily peer-support meetings at no cost to those seeking recovery from substance use disorder. To donate to the ARC or sponsor the 15th Annual Comedy Night Benefit please call the ARC (508-485-4357) or go to the website at www.theaddictionreferralcenter.org/2026-comedy
Entertainers at the Comedy Night Benefit include popular comedians Mark Riley, Sam Pelletier, and Ethan Cannon. Hosting the evening is Dave Rattigan.
Doors open for the event at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. Food is available for purchase. Coffee and desserts are complimentary. For further information on sponsorships, program ads, tickets or table reservations, call the ARC office at 508-485-4357. Tables of 10 ($350) and individual tickets ($35) should be purchased in advance at the ARC. Chairing the planning for the event are Tracey Gustafson, and Christine Sacco.
The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) ranks as one of the most respected and active recovery service resources in Middlesex County. As a nonprofit organization, the ARC provides individualized referral services, Recovery Coach appointments and daily peer-support meetings at no cost to those seeking recovery from substance use disorder. To donate to the ARC or sponsor the 15th Annual Comedy Night Benefit please call the ARC (508-485-4357) or go to the website at www.theaddictionreferralcenter.org/2026-comedy
Free Live Animal Show: Raptors All Around Us
Saturday, March 14, 2026,
TWO SHOWS: 9-10 am and 11 am-12 noon
Saturday, March 14, 2026,
TWO SHOWS: 9-10 am and 11 am-12 noon
When:
Where: 17 Willow St., Westborough
On Saturday, March 14, bring the family and join the Westborough Community Land Trust for a free live bird show, Raptors All Around Us! There will be two shows, starting at 9 am and 11 am. Raptor rehabilitator Tom Ricardi will allow us to meet some fascinating birds of prey up close! This show is always a big hit with the young and the curious of all ages! Plan to arrive early as seating is limited.
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., Westborough MA; parking lot in rear. There is no parking along Willow Street. Overflow parking is in Arturo’s parking lot, 54 East Main St.--Walk behind the Arturo’s building to cross directly into the rear of the KofC parking lot. No reservation required. Free; donations to WCLT gratefully accepted at the door. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St., Westborough MA; parking lot in rear. There is no parking along Willow Street. Overflow parking is in Arturo’s parking lot, 54 East Main St.--Walk behind the Arturo’s building to cross directly into the rear of the KofC parking lot. No reservation required. Free; donations to WCLT gratefully accepted at the door. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Westborough Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
MUSICIANS OF THE OLD POST ROAD
presents
A Hive of Creativity
presents
A Hive of Creativity
When:
Where: 225 Boston Post Rd, Wayland
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 4:00 pm, First Parish, Wayland, MA and live-streamed at www.oldpostroad.org . In-person Audience Tickets $10-$55, kids come free with an adult. Virtual Audience Tickets: $35 individual, $70 family, $10 students. Two-time winner of the Noah Greenberg Award from the American Musicological Society, Musicians of the Old Post Road continues its 37th season in March with A Hive of Creativity. This unique and immersive program features Baroque chamber music for flute, strings, and harpsichord, and has been designed to evoke the atmosphere of Sara Levy's famous Berlin Salon gatherings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Performances will be presented on March 14 at 4 pm at First Parish in Wayland and online, and March 15 at 4 pm at Old South Church in Boston. The weekend’s concerts are the third installment of the ensemble’s “Cross-Pollinations” season, celebrating inspiration among composers and across cultures in four programs exemplifying the ensemble’s signature style of performing musical “rediscoveries” alongside beloved 18th-century works.
Musicians for these concerts, all of whom will play on period instruments, include flutist Suzanne Stumpf, violinist and violist Sarah Darling, violist Marcia Cassidy, cellist Daniel Ryan, and harpsichordist Nicola Canzano.
The Wayland concert is funded, in part, by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is co-presented with the Wayland Museum and Historical Society, whose members receive a discount on tickets to the performance.
Single In-Person Tickets are $55 general admission, $50 seniors, $35 for under 35. Kids 18 and under are free with an adult. Day-Of-Concert Rush Tickets (students and EBT Card holders only) are $10, availability permitting. Virtual single tickets and virtual subscriptions are also available.For more information, visit www.oldpostroad.org, email musicians@oldpostroad.org, or call 781-466-6694.
Performances will be presented on March 14 at 4 pm at First Parish in Wayland and online, and March 15 at 4 pm at Old South Church in Boston. The weekend’s concerts are the third installment of the ensemble’s “Cross-Pollinations” season, celebrating inspiration among composers and across cultures in four programs exemplifying the ensemble’s signature style of performing musical “rediscoveries” alongside beloved 18th-century works.
Musicians for these concerts, all of whom will play on period instruments, include flutist Suzanne Stumpf, violinist and violist Sarah Darling, violist Marcia Cassidy, cellist Daniel Ryan, and harpsichordist Nicola Canzano.
The Wayland concert is funded, in part, by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is co-presented with the Wayland Museum and Historical Society, whose members receive a discount on tickets to the performance.
Single In-Person Tickets are $55 general admission, $50 seniors, $35 for under 35. Kids 18 and under are free with an adult. Day-Of-Concert Rush Tickets (students and EBT Card holders only) are $10, availability permitting. Virtual single tickets and virtual subscriptions are also available.For more information, visit www.oldpostroad.org, email musicians@oldpostroad.org, or call 781-466-6694.
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Holds Quilt Show
When:
Where: 65 Pleasant St, Upton
Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild will hold their biennial quilt show on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School from 10:00-4:00 P.M. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to view the TPQG Raffle Quilt and to purchase raffle tickets to win this beautiful quilt. The quilt measures 74.5" by 74.5" and is named Dresden Bloom. The quilt was created by TPQG members Karen Pierce, Glory Torres, and Rita Partridge. Their focus in creating this quilt was to find a pattern that showcased both applique and piecing techniques. Once the pattern was determined fabrics were selected that were bright and cheerful. The quilt was custom quilted by Kimberly Cloutier of Blooming Quilts.
You are invited to attend the quilt show and view this quilt in person and purchase raffle tickets. Tickets are also available from quilt members before the show and are $2.00 each or six for $10.00.
You are invited to attend the quilt show and view this quilt in person and purchase raffle tickets. Tickets are also available from quilt members before the show and are $2.00 each or six for $10.00.
Concord Women’s Chorus Presents
‘Winning the Vote’ One-Woman Concert
‘Winning the Vote’ One-Woman Concert
When:
Where: 20 Lexington Road, Concord
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents a special Women’s History Month event, “Winning the Vote,” a one-woman concert by performing artist and chorus member Diane Taraz, on Sunday, March 15, 3 pm, at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road.
“Winning the Vote” traces the long, determined, and often overlooked struggle to secure women’s suffrage in the United States, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Through historically rooted storytelling and lively, compelling music, Taraz brings to life the winding path that began as the nation itself was forming, continued through the 1800s, and became deeply intertwined with the movement to abolish enslavement. Though first proposed in 1878, the amendment took 41 years to become law — a journey rich with resilience, conflict, and courage.
A devoted member of Concord Women’s Chorus, Diane Taraz is known for her engaging performance style and deep connection to American musical traditions. In this intimate, educational, and entertaining program, she invites audiences to experience history not only as a narrative, but as a living, breathing expression through song.
Concord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power of women’s voices through song, hailing from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. The ensemble’s spring concert will be performed on Saturday, May 9, 4 pm, at Trinity Church, Concord.
Refreshments will be served following the “Winning the Vote” performance. A suggested donation of $20 supports Concord Women’s Chorus and its mission-driven programming.
For more information, or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
“Winning the Vote” traces the long, determined, and often overlooked struggle to secure women’s suffrage in the United States, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Through historically rooted storytelling and lively, compelling music, Taraz brings to life the winding path that began as the nation itself was forming, continued through the 1800s, and became deeply intertwined with the movement to abolish enslavement. Though first proposed in 1878, the amendment took 41 years to become law — a journey rich with resilience, conflict, and courage.
A devoted member of Concord Women’s Chorus, Diane Taraz is known for her engaging performance style and deep connection to American musical traditions. In this intimate, educational, and entertaining program, she invites audiences to experience history not only as a narrative, but as a living, breathing expression through song.
Concord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power of women’s voices through song, hailing from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. The ensemble’s spring concert will be performed on Saturday, May 9, 4 pm, at Trinity Church, Concord.
Refreshments will be served following the “Winning the Vote” performance. A suggested donation of $20 supports Concord Women’s Chorus and its mission-driven programming.
For more information, or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.
Hudson Historical Society High Tea
When:
Where: The Landing at Hudson Mills, 43 Broad Street, Room B406 on the fourth floor.
Step back in time with us for an unforgettable afternoon at an 18th century tea.
Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 2 PM to 4 PM as we welcome special guests— “Mistress Abigail and Mistress Christine,” bringing to life 18th century life and fashion of an 18th century lady. Come and see what's under those beautiful colonial dresses. Enjoy period charm, lively conversation, and colonial-inspired refreshments. This event celebrates our 250th celebration—perfect for the 250th celebration of our country.
Tickets are $20 per person.
Contact Mistress Christine for more information and tickets.
cwdimare@gmail.com or 978-424-4668
Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 2 PM to 4 PM as we welcome special guests— “Mistress Abigail and Mistress Christine,” bringing to life 18th century life and fashion of an 18th century lady. Come and see what's under those beautiful colonial dresses. Enjoy period charm, lively conversation, and colonial-inspired refreshments. This event celebrates our 250th celebration—perfect for the 250th celebration of our country.
Tickets are $20 per person.
Contact Mistress Christine for more information and tickets.
cwdimare@gmail.com or 978-424-4668
“THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE”
When:
Where: 39 W Main St, Marlborough
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
March 24: 6:00 P.M. Marlborough Public Library
“THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE”
Path to Our Precious Freedoms
Honorable Dennis J. Curran
All these events are free and open to the public
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
March 24: 6:00 P.M. Marlborough Public Library
“THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE”
Path to Our Precious Freedoms
Honorable Dennis J. Curran
All these events are free and open to the public
Concord Conservatory of Music Announces Free Rhythm Mastery Workshop for Young Musicians
When:
Where: 1317 Main St, Concord
The Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to invite student musicians ages 9–13 to a unique, movement-based workshop, "Troubleshooting Your Rhythm," on Tuesday, March 24, from 7:00 – 7:45 pm. This 45-minute session is free and open to the public.
Mastering rhythm is often one of the biggest hurdles for developing musicians. This workshop encourages students to step away from their instruments and "feel" the music through the Dalcroze Eurythmics approach—a method that uses whole-body movement to physically embody rhythm and musicality.
Led by CCM Musicianship and Flute Instructor Weronika Balewski, a certified Dalcroze Eurythmics educator, the workshop will use engaging group activities and games to help students unlock solutions to their most challenging musical passages.
Workshop Details:
These free workshops are available to all community members, and registration details can be found on the Concord Conservatory of Music website. Spaces are limited, and early registration is encouraged.
Mastering rhythm is often one of the biggest hurdles for developing musicians. This workshop encourages students to step away from their instruments and "feel" the music through the Dalcroze Eurythmics approach—a method that uses whole-body movement to physically embody rhythm and musicality.
Led by CCM Musicianship and Flute Instructor Weronika Balewski, a certified Dalcroze Eurythmics educator, the workshop will use engaging group activities and games to help students unlock solutions to their most challenging musical passages.
Workshop Details:
- What: Troubleshooting Your Rhythm: Master Rhythmic Challenges Through Movement
- When: Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 – 7:45 pm
- Where: Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main St, Concord, MA
- Who: Young musicians ages 9–13 (all instruments welcome)
- Cost: Free
- What to Bring: Students should bring their instrument and a piece of sheet music featuring a rhythmic section they find difficult. Pieces do not need to be performance-ready.
These free workshops are available to all community members, and registration details can be found on the Concord Conservatory of Music website. Spaces are limited, and early registration is encouraged.
Bedford Family Connection to Host Annual Spring Egg Hunt
When:
Where: Davis Elementary School, Bedford
The Bedford Family Connection will host its Annual Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM at the Davis Elementary School gymnasium.
This beloved community tradition is open to children ages 0–7 and their families in Bedford and surrounding communities. Due to unpredictable early spring weather, this year’s event will be held indoors to ensure a warm, welcoming experience for all.
Families can enjoy age-grouped egg hunts, festive decorations, and plenty of springtime fun. Weather permitting, families are invited to gather at the playground afterward for additional outdoor play and connection.
Advance registration is required. Event details are available at: https://bfctoday.org/event-6497213
This beloved community tradition is open to children ages 0–7 and their families in Bedford and surrounding communities. Due to unpredictable early spring weather, this year’s event will be held indoors to ensure a warm, welcoming experience for all.
Families can enjoy age-grouped egg hunts, festive decorations, and plenty of springtime fun. Weather permitting, families are invited to gather at the playground afterward for additional outdoor play and connection.
Advance registration is required. Event details are available at: https://bfctoday.org/event-6497213
HOLLISTON, MA WALK
When:
Where: 725 Washington Street, Holliston
The Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club invites walkers to complete a 5km
(3.1 mile) or 10km (6.2 mile) walk route in Holliston, MA. This is a memorial walk for Chuck
Lipson, a long-time walker, volunteer, and club member. This is a walk-at-your-own pace,
just-for-fun event “in your own backyard.”
The start point is the First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, MA
01746. Registration for the 10km walking event is from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. and registration for the
5km walking event is 10:15-11:00 a.m. The walk times are staggered so that wakers will finish
shortly before noon when the soups are served. The participation fee is $4 per person. The 5km
and 10km walk routes are mostly on paved surfaces with a few slight inclines suitable for baby
strollers, but difficult for wheelchairs due to some missing curb cuts..
The 10km distance comprises two 5km loops. The first 5km loop is mostly on flat , paved
surfaces, with a portion on the stone dust path of the Upper Charles River Trail. This loop heads
back to the rail trail, over the 8-arch Bogastow Brook Viaduct, past Blair Square, and under the
1-arch railroad bridge into the Mudville neighborhood. A tribute to Casey at the Bat and Rita’s
Labyrinth will be seen here. Walkers will head to Arch Street, walking under a 1-arch railroad
bridge (listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest railroad bridge in the world).
The second loop of the 10k route passes The Superette in downtown Holliston, historic
homes dating to the early 19th century, and also the Mudville neighborhood before reaching
Pleasure Point Beach on Lake Winthrop.
Walkers are invited to join fellow walkers for the Walk’n Mass’s Soup Social which begins at
noon and kicks off our walking season. If you would like to contribute an appetizer, soup, bread
or dessert please notify the contact person Beate Hait. No nuts please as the facility is nut-free.
Volkssporting events sponsored by Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club promote fun, fitness and
friendship through non-competitive walking and biking to the public. There is also an
achievement awards program through the AVA: America's Walking Club (ava.org). For
further information contact Beate at (774) 292-9098 or beateh1@aol.com. Additional information
at www.walknmass.org for this event and others.
(3.1 mile) or 10km (6.2 mile) walk route in Holliston, MA. This is a memorial walk for Chuck
Lipson, a long-time walker, volunteer, and club member. This is a walk-at-your-own pace,
just-for-fun event “in your own backyard.”
The start point is the First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, MA
01746. Registration for the 10km walking event is from 9:00 -10:00 a.m. and registration for the
5km walking event is 10:15-11:00 a.m. The walk times are staggered so that wakers will finish
shortly before noon when the soups are served. The participation fee is $4 per person. The 5km
and 10km walk routes are mostly on paved surfaces with a few slight inclines suitable for baby
strollers, but difficult for wheelchairs due to some missing curb cuts..
The 10km distance comprises two 5km loops. The first 5km loop is mostly on flat , paved
surfaces, with a portion on the stone dust path of the Upper Charles River Trail. This loop heads
back to the rail trail, over the 8-arch Bogastow Brook Viaduct, past Blair Square, and under the
1-arch railroad bridge into the Mudville neighborhood. A tribute to Casey at the Bat and Rita’s
Labyrinth will be seen here. Walkers will head to Arch Street, walking under a 1-arch railroad
bridge (listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the smallest railroad bridge in the world).
The second loop of the 10k route passes The Superette in downtown Holliston, historic
homes dating to the early 19th century, and also the Mudville neighborhood before reaching
Pleasure Point Beach on Lake Winthrop.
Walkers are invited to join fellow walkers for the Walk’n Mass’s Soup Social which begins at
noon and kicks off our walking season. If you would like to contribute an appetizer, soup, bread
or dessert please notify the contact person Beate Hait. No nuts please as the facility is nut-free.
Volkssporting events sponsored by Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club promote fun, fitness and
friendship through non-competitive walking and biking to the public. There is also an
achievement awards program through the AVA: America's Walking Club (ava.org). For
further information contact Beate at (774) 292-9098 or beateh1@aol.com. Additional information
at www.walknmass.org for this event and others.
“British Soldiers”
When:
Where: 39 W Main St, Marlborough
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
April 28: 6:00 P.M. Marlborough Public Library
“British Soldiers” Don Hagist
All these events are free and open to the public
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
April 28: 6:00 P.M. Marlborough Public Library
“British Soldiers” Don Hagist
All these events are free and open to the public
Bedford Family Connection to Host Annual New Moms Brunch
When:
Where: 16 South Road, Bedford
The Bedford Family Connection will host its Annual New Moms Brunch on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Bedford Old Town Hall, 16 South Road.
This special gathering honors parents who welcomed a baby between May 2025 and May 2026. Whether a first-time parent or growing family, attendees are invited to enjoy a relaxed morning of brunch, connection, and community support.
Babies are welcome, and the event is inclusive of birth and adoptive parents. The goal of the brunch is simple: to ensure that every new parent in Bedford feels welcomed and supported during this meaningful season of life.
Registration is required by April 24th. Event details are available at: https://bfctoday.org/event-6503574
Additionally, local businesses interested in supporting Bedford families are invited to participate as Spring Event Sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are now open and help offset event costs while increasing visibility within the community. Interested businesses may learn more at https://bfctoday.org/SPONSOR or contact bfcdirectors@gmail.com.
This special gathering honors parents who welcomed a baby between May 2025 and May 2026. Whether a first-time parent or growing family, attendees are invited to enjoy a relaxed morning of brunch, connection, and community support.
Babies are welcome, and the event is inclusive of birth and adoptive parents. The goal of the brunch is simple: to ensure that every new parent in Bedford feels welcomed and supported during this meaningful season of life.
Registration is required by April 24th. Event details are available at: https://bfctoday.org/event-6503574
Additionally, local businesses interested in supporting Bedford families are invited to participate as Spring Event Sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are now open and help offset event costs while increasing visibility within the community. Interested businesses may learn more at https://bfctoday.org/SPONSOR or contact bfcdirectors@gmail.com.
Acton Garden Club Plant Sale
When:
Where: 468 Main Street, Acton
The Acton Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm rain or shine at the Red House - 468 Main Street, Acton, MA.
Come early for the best selections of Annuals, Perennials, Native Plants, House Plants and locally grown herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Take advantage of our Master Gardeners for answers to all your gardening questions. Visit our Resource Table for information on topics ranging from Ticks, Garlic Mustard and Managing Invasive to Natives, Gardening Tips and Membership.
Proceeds of the Annual Garden Sale support our community, through scholarships for graduating ABHS seniors, maintenance of town gardens and planters, and educational programs for the community and club members.
Come early for the best selections of Annuals, Perennials, Native Plants, House Plants and locally grown herbs, vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Take advantage of our Master Gardeners for answers to all your gardening questions. Visit our Resource Table for information on topics ranging from Ticks, Garlic Mustard and Managing Invasive to Natives, Gardening Tips and Membership.
Proceeds of the Annual Garden Sale support our community, through scholarships for graduating ABHS seniors, maintenance of town gardens and planters, and educational programs for the community and club members.
“Revolutionary War Casualties”
When:
Where: TBD
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
May 26: “Revolutionary War Casualties”
John Gately, Matt Sargent.
Time and Place to be decided
All these events are free and open to the public
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
May 26: “Revolutionary War Casualties”
John Gately, Matt Sargent.
Time and Place to be decided
All these events are free and open to the public
“LINCOLN; LIFE, LAW AND LEADERSHIP”
When:
Where: 39 W Main St, Marlborough
Marlborough Historical Society
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
June 23: 6:00 P.M. Marlborough Public Library
“LINCOLN; LIFE, LAW AND LEADERSHIP” Honorable Dennis J. Curran
All these events are free and open to the public
377 Elm Street, P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752
www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook
June 23: 6:00 P.M. Marlborough Public Library
“LINCOLN; LIFE, LAW AND LEADERSHIP” Honorable Dennis J. Curran
All these events are free and open to the public