CHELMSFORD MARKET on the COMMON
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Where: Chelmsford Common
Free
Farmers and artisans market of local vendors offering fresh local food, handmade crafts, and more at the Chelmsford Market on the Common. Each week brings a different assortment of vendors, so you’ll find something new no matter how many times you visit.
Farmers and artisans market of local vendors offering fresh local food, handmade crafts, and more at the Chelmsford Market on the Common. Each week brings a different assortment of vendors, so you’ll find something new no matter how many times you visit.
The Merry Wives of Windsor coming to Concord
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Where: 10 Lincoln Street Westford, MA 01886
Concord Players’ Shakespeare Troupe, will stage a free production on the lawn. One of Shakespeare’s funniest and most accessible comedies, The Merry Wives of Windsor is, in many ways, a thoroughly modern production.
“Blessing of the Animals” (outside on the FPC grounds)
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow, at 353 Great Rd., Stow
Join Susan Avery with your animal(s) or representations of them (photos, drawings, etc.) as we explore the power they have to lift our spirit. We’ll celebrate by collectively blessing each of them.
Memory Lane Café at the Acton Senior Center
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Where: Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road, Rear, Acton
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with memory impairment and their care partners /caregivers. Cafés are a place to talk with others, enjoy lunch and an activity or entertainment together. We do ask attendees to bring their care partners. Sponsored by the Acton Council on Aging, Concord Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community and Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. An RSVP is not required but appreciated. There is no cost to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please call Sharon Mercurio, Acton Council on Aging director, at 978-929-6652.
Chelmsford Community Band coming this month!
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Where: Chelmsford town green
Spread your blanket or set up your chairs on the grass for fun and lighthearted music as the stars come out.
Mark Your Calendar! Celebrate the End-of-Summer at Bierman Autism Centers!
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Where: Bierman Autism Centers, 23 Crosby Drive, Bedford
Carnival Games: Try your luck with rings to toss, pins to knock down, and prizes to win!
Face Painting: Transform into your favorite animal with our creative face painting!
Sweet Treats: Indulge in delicious delights that will make your taste buds dance!
Our festival is FREE and designed for everyone in the special needs community.
Face Painting: Transform into your favorite animal with our creative face painting!
Sweet Treats: Indulge in delicious delights that will make your taste buds dance!
Our festival is FREE and designed for everyone in the special needs community.
Summer Crafts Fair in Concord
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Where: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA
In case of rain, the fair will be brought indoors on the same date. This juried fair will offer a wide variety of handmade works by fine artists, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, florists, specialty food providers and other artisans.
“Joint Summer Service” (at Littleton and online on Zoom)
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow, at 353 Great Rd., Stow
First Church Unitarian of Littleton will host the 21st annual Joint Summer Service of the Bolton, Fitchburg, Harvard, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Marlborough/Hudson, and Stow/Acton Unitarian Universalist churches. Rev. Lara Hoke will lead the service.
Sermon Rerun: "Starstuff"
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow, at 353 Great Rd., Stow
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum (aka Rev. Cindy) will repeat an earlier popular sermon. This service from November 2018 explores the theology of Carl Sagan, who explained that we are all made of starstuff.
Chelmsford Historical Society Holding Classic Car Show
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Where: 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford, MA
The Chelmsford Historical Society, in collaboration with Goonz Car Club Massachusetts, will be holding a classic car show on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 1-4pm.
All pre-1970 cars and trucks are welcome at the event. The show will feature the 1959 Raven, a custom car designed and built by Arthur Bentas in Chelmsford from 1950-1959. It has won numerous awards and was bought by Joe Germann in 2007 and restored in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary of winning the 1959 NHRA National Championship Custom Car Show Trophy.
The car show will be held rain or shine at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, located at 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford, MA. There will be food for purchase, music, games, a 50/50 raffle, and tours of the house.
All pre-1970 cars and trucks are welcome at the event. The show will feature the 1959 Raven, a custom car designed and built by Arthur Bentas in Chelmsford from 1950-1959. It has won numerous awards and was bought by Joe Germann in 2007 and restored in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary of winning the 1959 NHRA National Championship Custom Car Show Trophy.
The car show will be held rain or shine at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, located at 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford, MA. There will be food for purchase, music, games, a 50/50 raffle, and tours of the house.
ARC 15th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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Where: Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough, MA
The tournament features top team prizes, longest drive, hole-in-one and numerous raffle prizes donated by local businesses. The $150 registration fee includes golf, cart and dinner.
“#realtalkwithrayla!”
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow, at 353 Great Rd., Stow
FPC’s Director of Religious Education Rayla Baldwin-Mattson tries to live as openly and honestly as possible. Rayla does this through storytelling and humor, often tagging things with #realtalkwithrayla! Come join Rayla on a fun journey through Rayla’s learning of some of life’s lessons!
“Eyes on the Prize: Traveling the Long-arcing Road towards Racial Justice”
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow, at 353 Great Rd., Stow
While we live in the hope of one day achieving racial justice in our communities, in our country, and in the world, we know that the work is about an ongoing journey—a journey that we may not see in our lifetime. Through music, meditation, and the spoken word, members of FPC’s Racial Justice Task Force will explore how we keep our “eyes on the prize” while keeping up our courage, compassion, and commitment for the work of racial justice.
Robert H. Hawkins Memorial Golf Tournament
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Where: Stow Acres Country Club, Stow MA
Join us for the 1st Annual Robert H. Hawkins Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, August 26th 2024 at the Stow Acres in Stow, MA. Following a fun round of golf, we’ll host a luncheon for both golfers and non-golfers to finish off the day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the United Golfers Association (UGA).
"Popcorn Theology (Choose Your Topic!)"
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Where: First Parish Church of Stow, at 353 Great Rd., Stow
Come to FPC’s Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival the day before and find where you can vote on what this service will be! Then show up to the service to find out what movie the vote has been cast for. Will Rev. Cindy preach on the very silly Monty Python's "Life of Brian"? Will it be "The Grapes of Wrath," because it's so timely and applicable? Will it be on "Star Wars" because you know the force is with us?