Been meaning to check out one of the many fabulous restaurants in Westford? Curious about the businesses and nonprofits that call Westford home? You’re in luck. Join the Town of Westford, the Westford Business Association, and the Economic Development Committee as they join forces to host the first-annual Westford Restaurant Week and Taste Of Westford.

Westford Restaurant Week will take place Friday, May 15, through Wednesday, May 20, at participating establishments here in town. The week will culminate with the Taste Of Westford on Thursday, May 21, at The Orchard, 130 Littleton Road. Restaurant Week will enable local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and breweries to showcase delectable appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages, some with special offers throughout the week. The Taste Of Westford will highlight some of these establishments, as well as exhibits from local businesses and nonprofits that operate in town. There will be live music and plenty of opportunities to relax, socialize, and network.

To add to the fun, attendees can cast their votes for the People’s Choice Awards. Categories include Best Breakfast, Best Appetizer, Best Entree, Best Dessert, Best Beverage, and Best Overall Presentation. Participants will have their chance to crown the culinary champions of Westford in this first-annual celebration at the Taste Of Westford event, as well as get to know what businesses and nonprofits have to offer.

A list of participating restaurants, businesses, and nonprofits will be available as the date gets closer. Do you own a restaurant or business and want to be involved? Would you be interested in being a sponsor? Contact Mary McCauley at 978-496-6739 or marymccauley@kw.com or Danielle Ducharme at 978-808-7770 or danielle.ducharme@crestlinehotes.com for more information. Be sure to check out the Westford Business Association website at Westford Business Association for more details. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and celebrate Westford Restaurant Week and Taste Of Westford with us.

 

Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. Entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals from companies including SolidWorks, Draper Labs, Eversource, Analog Devices, and more will be on hand to meet students and provide insight into their career paths and advice.

Students can:

• Meet engineers, technologists, and educators from technology industries who have built companies, products, and teams based on their skills in science, mathematics, and engineering. 
• Engage in discussions about different STEM majors, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities that can enhance the college experience. 
• Gain insight into the diverse career paths within STEM fields and what it takes to succeed.

The event will be held at the Discovery Museum, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA, on Thursday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. The event is free. Registration is requested at https://bit.ly/DM_STEMNightMay2026
This event is offered by members of Discovery Museum’s Science and Technology Advisory Council.
https://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/stem-career-night-2026

On Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 pm, the Littleton Historical Society will present “The Whitcomb
House Lives On” at the Congregational Church of Littleton on 330 King St.

Sandy Martin Murray, PhD., is a retired cell biologist, current genetic genealogist, and member
of the Littleton Historical Society. She also wishes to restart the DNA and Genealogy Special
Interest Group at the Reuben Hoar Library. She and her husband David Murray, also a retired
scientist and currently astronomer/astrophotographer, always wanted to live in an “old” house
and were fortunate to buy the original Whitcomb estate in Littleton, one of the few remaining
“colonials.” They feel they are temporary stewards of this historic property and planned on
restoring as much of the structural integrity of the house as possible. Sandy will speak on the
history of the house (including the Whitcomb family genealogy) and the ongoing process of
sensitively renovating the 316 year old house.

Identified as a rising star by the Boston Globe, Amy Tee is one of the busiest comedians on the New England comedy circuit today, and she’s making a stop at Parish Center for the Arts (10 Lincoln Street on May 23 at 7:30pm with guests Patty Gould and Jeanne DeRosa. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance for Members, $22 for Non-Members, and $25 at the door (if available). Cabaret seating, so pack your snacks and beverages and arrive early to claim your favorite table. Visit pcawestford.org for tickets and more information.

Amy Tee offers a rare blend of wit and honesty, a winning combination that's made her a popular comedian on the national comedy touring circuit. Tee brings boyish charm and dry wit to her experiences with alcoholism, bi-polar disorder and, on the road to recovery, delivers comedy with stigma-busting honesty. Amy happily uses her comedic act to serve as a mental wellness advocate as an 'approoved' IOOV (In Our Own Voice) Presenter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).  Amy Tee is a regular performer at the Boston Comedy Festival, and has been featured on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and the LOGO television network.  She was named one of the "funniest lesbians in America" by Curve Magazine.

As a special guest, meet Patty Gould, the grandmother of comedy! By day, Patty cares for Alzheimer's patients with love, patience, and a healthy dose of humor. By night, she's late, loud and laughing her way through life. When she's not making her patients giggle, Patty's got her sights set on the stage, bringing her unique brand of comedy to the masses. Don't miss her hilarious take on aging, caregiving, and the art of being fashionably late – every time!

By day, comic host Jeanne DeRosa has been a math teacher for 30 years, but outside school, she's a stand-up comedian known as "MAD (Middle-Aged Divorced) Barbie." DeRosa's hilarious sets focus on her life as (you guessed it) a middle-aged, divorced woman and her experiences with dating (online or otherwise), life in general...and occasionally a few squirrels.

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When: May 23-30, 2026
Show Floor Hours: 10AM to 6PM (Sat-Fri) & 10AM to 3PM (Sat 5/30)
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer
Street, Boston, MA 02210 in the Seaport District
Price: Free

Explore global and US history, one tiny painting at a time! Boston 2026 World Expo brings the global stamp community to Boston for eight days from May 23-30th, 2026. Held once every ten years, the event showcases world-class exhibits, dealers, presentations, and first day of issue ceremonies, all part of America’s 250th anniversary in the heart of one of America's most historic cities.

Spanning 352,000 contiguous square feet and sponsored by the US Postal Service, the exhibition will feature a comprehensive international experience, including a large dealer marketplace, an extensive array of foreign post offices, and a chance to talk with philatelic societies from around the world. At the heart of the expo will be a prestigious competitive exhibition with approximately 4,000 frames of exhibits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP), complemented by a special Court of Honor exhibition and a major literature competition.

Beyond exhibits, Boston 2026 will host hundreds of meetings, roundtable discussions, and presentations across 40 meeting rooms supporting education, collaboration, and international exchange. Signature events, including a large opening ceremony and a closing awards dinner, will create a unique and memorable experience for exhibitors, delegates, and visitors. History buffs, art lovers, ephemera and mail artists, scout troops, and youth groups are all welcome free of charge.

See https://Boston2026.org website for information on attending dealers and post offices, exhibit and event listings, volunteer opportunities, scout merit badge workshops, and much more.

On Monday, May 25, the Town of Boxborough will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade to honor soldiers who died in service and all veterans buried in Boxborough cemeteries. 
 
The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Hill Road and Wetherbee Lane, proceed on Hill Road to North Cemetery, turn left down Middle Road to Town Hall, proceed from Town Hall across Route 111 (Mass Ave), and continue down Stow Road to South Cemetery.  As participants march, they will pause for ceremonies at North Cemetery, Town Hall, and South Cemetery. The Boxborough Minutemen will conduct a musket salute at both cemeteries after the names of veterans buried in the cemeteries are read. 
 
Parking for the parade is available across from Town Hall on Middle Road and near South Cemetery on Burroughs and Stow Roads. There is no parking at North Cemetery, so those not in the parade who want to watch North Cemetery ceremonies should park at Town Hall, the UCC church, or on Burroughs Road east of South Cemetery.
  
All are welcome to watch or follow behind the parade and attend the three ceremonies. All town veterans are most cordially invited to join the parade by either marching or riding in a car. For more information or questions, please contact the Boxborough Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee at pccc@boxborough-ma.gov. Veterans needing parade transportation should contact the PCCC by May 18.
 

Stow will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2026 beginning at 1:40 p.m. (parade departs at 2 PM).   Email the Veterans Outreach volunteer at veterans@stow-ma.gov or visit https://www.facebook.com/StowVeteransServices.
 

www.historicmarlborough.org and on Facebook

Presented by John Gately at the Marlborough Historical Society, 377 Elm Street, Marlborough.

May 26, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.

Available parking across the street. This event is free and open to the public.
 

New England Music Award Winners, Sugar Kings, are a Boston-based, Afro-Cuban Roots, R&B, Rock & Reggae outfit who write, record and perform across the North-East United States and internationally. On May 29, they will be returning to 10 Lincoln Street where they’ve taken the stage at Parish Center for the Arts, and returning for a 7:30pm show by popular demand! Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 in advance for Members, $22 for Non-Members, and $25 at the door (if available). Cabaret seating. Visit pcawestford.org for tickets and more information.

Pack your snacks and beverages, arrive early to claim your favorite table, and get ready to move if the mood takes you.  You’re also welcome to sit back and thoroughly enjoy the Roots-Rock-Reggae repertoire. The Sugar Kings (named after a Cuban baseball team) is a Boston-based quartet known for their dynamic live performances, rich harmonies, intense musicianship and ability to transcend genres with an authenticity rarely heard. In their world, respect is paid to the forefathers of Afro-Cuban Son, Salsa, and Rumba-Flamenca. But that's only part of their story. Sugar Kings also actively draw on influences from nearly every continent. All are highly accomplished on their instruments, however the true magic of Sugar Kings is how these four individuals come together to put on a high-caliber performance, including intimate, spontaneous and joyous dialogue between the band members and their audience.
 
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The Friends of the Hudson Public Library are hosting their 4th annual YART and Yard Sale on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (rain date will be Sunday, May 31 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm). This event is a fundraiser to raise money for programs and museum passes for the Hudson Public Library, while providing a shopping experience for the community and supporting our local artists and crafters.

Artists and craftspeople can sell their handmade arts and crafts in their yard or driveway. Townspeople can sell their secondhand goods in their driveway or yard. Sellers keep 100% of their sales.

For more details and registration information, go to huds.pl/YART26 or ask at the Hudson library.
 

In honor of its 85th anniversary, Camp Middlesex in Ashby, MA will hold a celebration on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1031 Erickson Road, Ashby.

Since 1941, Camp Middlesex has offered a traditional camping experience where laughter, singing, and camp cheers are the priceless sounds of happy youth on a summer night.

A range of program offerings that include archery, crafts, theater, outdoor living skills, low ropes, cooking lessons, rocketry, woodworking, sports, horseback riding and much more, give campers the opportunity to have fun and gain new skills.

Outings on the weekends, Wednesday night Band Concert, Thursday night dances, bonfires, and different themes for every week, all add to the camping experience.

To commemorate the 85th anniversary, a celebration will be held on camp grounds from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Activities will include crafts, live music, lawn games, tours, lunch, and time with friends! Pre-registration is required by May 23, 2026, and found on-line at
https://www.campmiddlesex.com/events/85th-celebration/

For interested campers, an Open House is scheduled for Sunday, May 31,2026, from 12:00 – 3:00 PM.
 

Groton Grange #7 invites you to a concert with Trusting Fate. It's in their DNA, going on twenty years,
hundreds of tunes both original and cover, multiple instruments apiece, three lead vocals with effortless
harmony, versatile bass, always a switch up parade through the genres, and more fun playing together
for our loyal followers than the law should allow - all meld into a tasty combination. This will be on
Saturday night May 30 at 7:00 till 10 pm at Historic Grange Hall, 80 Champney Street.

Suggested donation at the door is $10.00 per person. Made possible by a grant from Town of Groton
Trust Funds. Parking allowed only on the Grange side of Champney St.

WESTFORD, MA: Join local musician and Open Mic Night host John Ferullo and guests to celebrate his CD Release on May 30 at Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street. The intimate evening with the long-time PCA personality starts at 7:30pm, with doors opening at 7pm. So arrive early, bring any snacks and beverages of your choice, and get ready for a fun night with Ferullo and friends such as The Lied To's, Two Cat Folk, and Daisy Flowerchild (and the LeftOvers). Tickets are $20 in advance for Members, $22 for Non-Members, and $25 at the door (if available). Cabaret seating. Visit pcawestford.org for tickets and more information.

Influenced by Woody Guthrie, Bill Morrissey, Steve Goodman, Greg Brown, John Hurt and others, John Ferullo has been playing his own songs and others’ folk and acoustic music in coffeehouses, restaurants, festivals, bars and anywhere else for about over a decade. He started playing guitar when he was about 14. His neighborhood friends were mostly into rock and roll and heavy metal, so John went with that until I heard Steve Goodman's first album. He knew then that he wanted to learn songs that had content and melody - like the songs Steve played.  From there, John discovered John Prine and Tom Rush. In the early ‘80s, John went to a Tom Rush showcase at a local theater. Part way through the show a man got up on stage, looking like a kid in his father's oversized coat. He was a fairly young man with the voice of someone much older. The man sang a song about a hobo camp in Barstow... Bill Morrissey. The stories and characters in Morrissey’s songs made John want to write songs, so he started learning how, and later in the ‘90s, John ventured into performing at open mics, starting one of his own in 2001 (and currently running PCA’s every 2nd and 4th Sunday during the season). Since then, he has developed his own following, and followed his own path making his own music that has been described as being “about important things, in stories about seemingly small things.” With a life of experience, John’s music tells stories about characters… regular people, captivating listeners and touching souls.

The Folk/Acoustic Concert Series is sponsored by Marshall-Ben Tisdale, CEPA®, AAMS®, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 270 Littleton Rd Suite 17, Westford - 978-692-5665; edwardjones.com/marshall-ben-tisdale
 
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On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM, the Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra (LSCO) concludes its 53rd season of five concerts with the spring program “An American Musical Experience” at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.

Featured soloists for the program are graduating seniors at LSRHS: cellist Andrew Xia and flutist Maria Huang take the solo position for performances of Cello Concerto in D Minor by Eduardo Lalo, and the Poem for Flute and Orchestra by Charles Griffes.

Celebrating the 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Maestro Alfonso Piacentini conducts the program also featuring works by American composers Leonard Bernstein, Ferde Grofe, John Williams, Edward MacDowell, Scott Joplin, and a new work by Sudbury resident and LSCO Managing Director William J. Nicholson, Jr.

The orchestra will perform “West Side Story Selections” by Leonard Bernstein, a tribute to composer John Williams including excerpts from Jaws, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Superman, Harry Potter, and ET. Edward MacDowells “Hamlet and Ophelia” and the last movement of Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite “Cloudburst” are featured.

Two works by Sudbury resident William J. Nicholson, Jr appear on the program: Nicholson’s arrangement of Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag”, and his “American Heritage Suite”, celebrating great American songs “Wayfarin’ Stranger”, “John Henry”, “Comin’ Round The Mountain”, Shenandoah”, and “American the Beautiful”.

Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $25 per adult. Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is located at 390 Lincoln Rd in Sudbury. The concert will also be livestreamed on Sudbury TV. Go to sudburytv.org, Scroll down on the Main page to the Live Stream section and click on Watch Now for the Educational Channel.

Harry Chapin was so much more than just a songwriter. He was a storyteller, filmmaker, off-Broadway playwright, and philanthropist. Local favorite Lou Antonucci brings Chapin back to life in an intimate and engaging evening of songs and stories on June 5, 7:30pm at Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street. Doors open at 7pm. Pack up some snacks and beverages and order your tickets at pcawestford.org.  Tickets are $20 in advance for Members, $22 for Non-Members, and $25 at the door (if available). Cabaret seating.

Most people will say that Harry Chapin wrote 'attitude' songs, but what Harry really did was write about the situations that caused the attitude. It is these everyday relatable situations that come to life in his story-songs that have endeared his many fans to him over the years. Lou Antonucci's "You, Me, & Harry" is an interpretation of Chapin's storytelling. Coupled with backstories and little known anecdotes, this solo stage performance captures the audience from the get-go, and doesn't loosen its grasp until the final note - which is usually a note everyone is singing! All of the fan favorites are there - "Taxi," "Cat's in the Cradle," "WOLD," "Mr. Tanner," "Corey's Coming," "Sequel," "If Mary Were Here," "Flowers are Red," and so many more! Said Songwriter and Author Vincent J. Kelly of Antonucci's performance, "I WROTE with Harry Chapin the last two years of his life and you my friend just did an excellent / and I mean superb job of making Harry proud... I most of all loved how you weaved the lyrics and the music so that it had that feel of a Harry Chapin song. Good job my friend, good job." Harry Chapin fan or not, you won't want to miss this show!

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Country Lane Garden Club in Chelmsford will hold the 2026 Plant Sale on Saturday June 6 at the Unitarian Church in Chelmsford Center. Doors open at 8:30. As usual the Sale will feature plants grown and dug by Club members. Perennials, vegetables, herbs, and shrubs will be available at bargain prices.
Usually the sale is held in early May. The Club decided to postpone the event because of the extreme cold weather to insure that the plants are at their prime condition. For further information contact us at Countrylane824@gmail.com.

Local jazz pianist and composer Elliot Steger is bringing his Trio back to the Parish Center for the Arts on June 6 at 7:30pm for an evening with a "swing" feel, blue notes, and a conversational "give-and-take" between musicians. Doors open at the PCA (10 Lincoln Street) at 7pm. Food and drink are welcome. Tickets are $20 in advance for Members, $22 for Non-Members, and $25 at the door (if available). Cabaret seating. For tickets and more information, visit pcawestford.org.

Elliot Steger started playing piano as soon as he could sit on the piano bench. He started formal classical lessons at age 4 and continued from that point forward. When it was time to decide whether to pursue a career in music or in the sciences, his thought was that he could always play music, so he chose a "day job" as a physician. Fast forward to about 30, and Steger began 20 years of lessons from a Berklee College of Music professor. He started composing and performing more, and is now credited with multiple CDs and over 100 song compositions. He was the featured artist on radio station WICN’s Jazz New England program and was a finalist for best jazz instrumental song of the year. You can now find his music on Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.

For this performance, Steger will be joined by Jon Hazilla on drums, a professor at the Berklee College of Music, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, and performer at numerous International Jazz festivals. David Landoni on acoustic bass is a music professor at UMass Boston and has toured internationally including performing with the Artie Shaw Orchestra.

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 Presenting a sixth summer of outdoor music, 19 Carter will offer eight fabulous
concerts taking place Saturday evenings from 7 - 9 pm from June 20th to August 15th
(excluding July 4th) at 19 Carter Street, Berlin, MA. Tickets are available now at
19Carter.org – $175 for a Summer Pass; individual tickets $25 in advance or $30 at
the door, $5 for students and FREE for kids.

The concert series offers an array of marvelous musicians presenting a range of genres
spanning from bluegrass to jazz to African music & dance and more! See the full
lineup below:

June 20th – Southern Rail (Bluegrass)
June 27th – Swing 440 (Gypsy Jazz)
July 11th – Crocodile River Music (African Music & Dance)
July 18th – Moe Dixon w/ Seth Asser & Gary Brown (Folk/Blues/Country)
July 25th – Nolan Slate Sextet (Jazz)
August 1st – Mark Russell & Friends (Rock/Pop/Blues/Jazz)
August 8th – Rioflow Trio (Latin-infused Jazz/Salsa)
August 15th – Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli with special guest Anelise (Folk/Gospel/Soul)

19 Carter is partnering with local breweries and wineries for select concerts. These
onsite partners include Clover Road Brewing Company of Hudson; Dirigible Brewing
Company of Littleton; and IEMMALLO Wine of Ashland.

This year’s summer concert series is sponsored by Clinton Savings Bank, North
Brook Alpaca Farm, Cordelia’s Farm, Golden Skep Farm, the Berlin and Bolton
Cultural Councils (local agencies funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency)
and S. Elaine McDonald from REMAX Executive Realty.

For more information, check out our website at 19Carter.org or email us directly at
info@19carter.org. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @19CarterCommunity

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) invites you to participate in the 2026 Against the Tide Swim, Run, Walk to support breast cancer prevention!

The 34th Annual Hopkinton event will take place at DCR’s Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, MA on June 20th, 2026. The following week, the 27th Annual Cape event will be held at DCR’s Nickerson State Park in Brewster, MA on June 27th, 2026.  

In-person events include USATF-Course-Certified 5K and 10K runs, USMS-Sanctioned 1-mile swim, 1-mile recreational and competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, and a 3-mile fitness walk.

If you are unable to join us in person, participate from wherever you are in virtual Against the Tide between June 20th and June 27th. 

In-person participants will receive an event t-shirt and goodie bag. Prizes will be awarded for the in-person top swim and run finishers, as well as for the highest fundraising team and the three highest fundraising individuals.

“I’m excited to see the incredible energy that participants bring to the 2026 Against the Tide events,” said Cheryl Osimo, MBCC’s Executive Director. “Each year, this event reminds us how powerful our community can be when we come together for prevention. Whether you join us in Hopkinton, on Cape Cod, or virtually, please know that your participation truly makes an impact.”

Against the Tide can be enjoyed by adults and children of all ages and abilities. To register, create or join a team, and to donate, go to mbcc.org/against-the-tide. You can also register in person the morning of the event.
The in-person registration fee is $40 per participant per event.  The virtual registration fee is $20 per person for one or multiple events.  

Against the Tide is a major fundraising event for MBCC, whose mission has been dedicated to preventing environmental causes of breast cancer through community education, research, advocacy, and changes to public policy since its founding in 1991. MBCC’s free online educational materials and webinars are made possible through fundraising events and the generosity of donors. 

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