Writer-director Greta Gerwig has crafted a film that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. Sponsored by Cordelia's Farm & Berlin’s Council on Aging. Tickets: $15 (includes pizza, popcorn & salad) at 19Carter.org. Reservations required by 3:00 pm on the day of screening.

19 Carter in Berlin
Visit https://19carter.org/  for tickets, registration + more info! 

The Littleton Lyceum will present Eyes on Owls on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 pm in Littleton High
School’s Performing Arts Center at 56 King Street. The ever-popular Marcia and Mark Wilson
will introduce us to several of their feathered friends, letting us see them up close and personal
and teaching us about owl facts. Hooting lessons included. A treat for the whole family!
Family season tickets are available for $40, and individual tickets are $12; $5 for seniors and
students.
For more information, go to littletonlyceum.org or follow us on Facebook or X.

Women’s Fellowship of First Church in Marlborough, Congregational, UCC will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale Friday night, April 17, from 5:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday morning, April 18, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon.
Saturday will be a $5.00 Bag Sale. Fill a paper grocery bag (provided by Women’s Fellowship) and pay just $5.00 for everything in it. There will be clothing for adults and children, shoes, purses, tote bags, kitchenware, bedroom and bathroom linens, home décor, knickknacks, toys, games, puzzles, and miscellaneous items. Stop by and look around. You may find something you sorely need or desperately want.
Have fun shopping for some amazing bargains!!

First Church, 37 High St. (at the corner of Bolton St./Rte. 85 and High St.) above Union Common in downtown Marlborough. Parking is free. There is a small lot on the church property and a municipal lot next to the church.

Let’s team up for our Annual Town-Wide Cleanup! Whether it’s your favorite local park, your own neighborhood, or a nearby recreation area, a little effort goes a long way in keeping our town pristine.
 

• When: Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 26
• Where: Any spot in Chelmsford that needs a little TLC!
• Safety First: Please wear bright colors and stay safe off the roadways.

How to join: Grab your signature yellow bags at the DPW (9 Alpha Road) between April 13–24 during regular hours. Once you’re done, simply leave the bags at your curbside for pickup with your regular trash through May 1.

Ready to make a difference? Register online at https://tinyurl.com/bdfk6my8 or stop by the DPW. Questions? Reach out to our Sustainability Manager, Chris Haley, at 978-250-5203 or chaley@chelmsfordma.gov.

Groton Grange#7 invites you to join us for our annual Town-wide Clean-up, on Saturday, April 18th, 9AM to 3PM, and Sunday, April 19th, 9AM to 1PM. We will have a table at Prescott Community Center on Main Street. You will be given trash bags and gloves there, dumpsters for trash at the rear of Prescott, courtesy of Groton Public Works Department.  (Please do not bring house-hold trash).TLC will be held rain or shine.

A Junk in the Trunk event will take place on April 18 from 10-11 a.m. at a new location, Stony Brook School, 25 Farmers Way, Westford, MA.

People bring their cars, open their trunks, set out unwanted household items, and freely give away goods, and choose items gifted from others. This is not a drop off event as you must remain on site until items are gifted or donated.
Setup time is no earlier than 9:30 a.m. Gifting and Receiving is 10 a.m. Donation time is 11 a.m.
Supported by Sustainable Westford and the Westford Recycling Commission.
More information: email LauraGranato15@gmail.com

In an area full of memorable places, the Old Burying Ground offers a uniquely evocative experience. Add to that a touch of melancholy, with the sense of time passing and fallen heroes honored… One-hundred-and-five Revolutionary War Minutemen from Groton are interred within its intimate grounds, where generations of family names are etched into the lichened, moss-covered stones.

Cemetery Commissioner Don Black, will lead a tour of Groton’s Old Burying Ground on Saturday April 18 (rain date, Sunday; in the event of inclement weather then too, the event moves into the Legion Hall), from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the first of several free public events celebrating the War for Independence, hosted by the Groton History Center.

Refreshments and amenities at the Legion Hall. Look for the Revolutionary War cannon, pride of the Groton Museum, on display out front. Bonnie Carter and her grandson Devin will be on hand to share the cannon’s story – its capture from the British Warship Diana and centuries-long sojourn here.

Groton stands on the threshold of history. Few know this as well as Don Black, who has long served on the Park Commission, and is Chairman of the Commemoration and Celebration Committee for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. A font of knowledge, with a charming low-key delivery, Mr. Black has many stories to tell. When pressed for details about the cemetery tour, though, he smiled and said he likes to keep some things a surprise.

For information about the GHC, visit www.grotonhistory.org. Regular office hours at the Boutwell House, 172 Main Street, are Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with extended hours for drop-in visits and house tours (no appointment necessary) until 4 pm on Fridays. (For questions, email info@grotonhistory.com, or call 978-448-0092.)

Join award-winning author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson for an engaging, family-friendly exploration of the fascinating world of turtles. This free public program on Saturday, April 18, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, at the Arlington Street Community Center, 36 Arlington Street, in Nashua, NH, is presented by the Nashua River Watershed Association.

Drawing from the research behind their highly acclaimed books, Sy and Matt will share what they’ve learned about turtle behavior, habitats, and conservation, as well as the creative process of transforming field research into compelling stories and illustrations. Their 35 minute presentation will feature illustrations and insight into their research, followed by a Q&A session. Signed copies of their books will be available for purchase, with time for personalization and photos after the program. Guests can also explore turtle-themed information tables designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. 

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required; additional information, including parking details, will be provided upon registration. Register at www.nashuariverwatershed.org under Upcoming Programs, where you can also read more about Sy and Matt. For questions, please email chrisf@nashuariverwatershed.org.

Sounds of Stow Chorus and Orchestra continues its 47th season on Sunday April 19, 2026 at
2:00 pm at Littleton High School performing the new England premier of Christopher
Tin's "To Shiver the Sky. " In his words "this is the story of flight: of humanity's quest to break
the bonds of earth, challenge the heavens, and take our rightful place among the stars."

The chorus and orchestra will be performing at the Littleton High School, on Sunday April 19,
2026, at 2:00 PM. This school has plenty of free parking close to the entrance. As this is the
start of school vacation week children under 18 accompanied by an adult will have free
admission! Visit soundsofstow.org for tickets and additional information.

We hope to see you all there for this exciting multimedia performance, as we reach once again
for space flight with the planned Artemis missions for a flyby to the moon with surface landings in the future.

On Monday April 20, the Boxborough Minutemen Company will convene at 6:30 a.m. outside the Boxborough Museum, 575 Middle Road, to commemorate the events of the original Patriots’ Day. The Museum is located at the edge of Boxborough’s Old Town Center Historic District where some of the original Minutemen from what became Boxborough mustered on April 19, 1775.
 
The list of company officers is confirmed by a drumhead election. This is an old tradition whereby minutemen company members indicate their approval by tapping on the company bass drum. The company cannon is fired to announce that the company is ready to meet the enemy. There is a short march to Boxborough North Cemetery for a commemorative musket volley after which the names of men from Boxborough who joined in the battle on April 19, 1775 are read out.  At 7:30 a.m., the Boxborough Minutemen Company will take a bus to Concord where it will march in the anniversary parade.
 
The Boxborough Minutemen Company is open to anyone of least 18 years of age, regardless of gender or town of residence, who is interested in service to the Town and/or perpetuating the memory of the Minutemen of 1775.  You do not need to be a marcher or revolutionary war re-enactor to join the Company. For information please contact Captain Rich Grady at captain@boxboroughminutemen.org or Lieutenant Tim Blankenship at lieutenant@boxboroughminutemen.org
 

Join the Chelmsford Historical Society and the Tsongas Industrial History Center for a special April vacation event that brings the past to life! “From Sheep to Shop: A Hands-On History Adventure” is a family-friendly program that explores the fascinating journey of fiber, tracing the path from raw wool to finished fabric.

This event will take place on Tuesday, April 21 at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford. Drop in anytime between 12-3pm. It is free and open to families and children ages 6 and up, but please RSVP to info@chelmhist.org in advance so we have an approximate count of attendees.

Step back in time as you rotate through interactive stations led by museum teachers:

• The Prep Work: Get hands-on with wool carding and see how raw fleece becomes soft, workable fiber.
• The Spin & Weave: Watch live demonstrations of traditional drop spinning and weaving techniques.
• Be the Maker: Children can "try their hand" at the craft by practicing on table looms.
• Shop: Imagine what the past was like as you visit the Chelmsford Historical Society’s spinning and weaving artifacts and General Store exhibit.

Every young historian will also receive a take-home cardboard loom and materials to continue their weaving journey at home. It’s a perfect blend of local heritage, industrial ingenuity, and creative fun!

https://chelmhist.org/

This Earth Day, join us for a tour of Acton’s award-winning Gates and Douglas School, known as the Boardwalk Campus. Drawing on geothermal power (ground source heat pumps) and utilizing other special technologies, this school has blown past all its energy-saving predictions. In 2024, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District was the only school system in the state to win a Mass Save “Climate Leaders Across Massachusetts” award. The award called out the Boardwalk Campus for demonstrating “excellence in reducing environmental impact and associated costs, fostering the health and well-being of students and staff, and implementing effective interdisciplinary sustainability education that incorporates STEM education, civic skills, and green career paths.” The building has also won six other awards for design and energy innovations. Last year the school district received a $500,000 award from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources for continued clean energy work. Schools Energy Manager Kate Crosby will share all the cool details about the Boardwalk School and how efficient new technology can be. Nibbles, brief talk, and tour, sponsored by EnergizeActon.org and Mothers Out Front Acton. Info and registration at https://energizeacton.org/event/clean-energy-school-tour/

 

On Thursday April 23 from 5-8, Friday April 24 from 9-5 and Saturday April 25 from 9-1 Memorial Congregational Church is holding its semi-annual Thrifting Market where we sell gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and linens. There will be lots of clothing for people of all ages. All items are carefully organized making shopping very easy. Good quality clothing at rock bottom prices! Pay with cash, check or Venmo!

On Saturday you will find even more bargains as all items will sell at half price!

Memorial Church is located at 26 Concord Rd (across from Goodnow Library) in Sudbury. For questions or additional information, please call 978-443-3885.

The New England Folk Festival Association (NEFFA) is a non-profit educational and cultural organization promoting folk arts and traditions in New England and elsewhere. Every April, for 8 decades,  NEFFA runs the New England Folk Festival which blends dance, music, crafts, family activities, and food. The 2026 Festival is on April 24-26 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752 

The Festival is unique because not only are there concerts and performances, but there are also opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage directly with music, dance, and folk arts culture. There is music everywhere!  You will find jam sessions, instrument workshops, group singing (sea shanties!), and  traditional music throughout the Festival. The Festival is also known for its varied social dance program, which includes: Contra and Traditional Square Dance, International Folk Dance, Waltz, English Country, Scandinavian, and more. There are plenty of introductory workshops, and sessions geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers.

NEFFA is offering special reduced rate  “Festival Sampler Tickets” to introduce the festival to a wider audience. 
Please spread the word!  The NEFFA Sampler tickets ($10; kids under 8 are free) are a great way to explore some of what the New England Folk Festival has to offer. Shop at the Festival Marketplace, watch traditional dances from around the world, and experience folk music, relax with your kids in the Family Activities Area, then enjoy a snack from the food vendors while watching traditional Morris dance performances. Sampler tickets admission will be available on Saturday April 26th from 11AM-4PM  and all day Sunday April 26th. More information at  https://www.neffa.org/festival-sampler/

When: April 24th-May 4th, Anytime
Where: Acton/Boxborough yards, parks, and conservation areas

Acton: This is a community science effort through the iNaturalist app where you take photos, post them to iNaturalist, and help document biodiversity in our area. Use this challenge as an excuse to explore some of the 2000 beautiful acres of conservation land in our area. At the same time, you will help scientists better understand the health of local ecosystems. We are trying to break last year’s totals of 26 participants, 1000 observations, and 500 species. This Bioblitz is a collaboration of people from the Acton Conservation Trust, the Boxborough Conservation Trust, Energize Acton, the Town of Acton Sustainability Office, and AB STEAM, along with individuals from Green Acton, Acton Men’s Outdoor Club, Congregation Beth Elohim and the Discovery Museum. See you in the woods or fields! For more information and instructions on how to sign up with iNaturalist, go to
https://energizeacton.org/event/bioblitz-nature-of-acton-and-boxborough-2026/.

Princeton Arts presents “Documentary Filmmaking”, a lecture by Michael Singh, on Friday, April 24, 7-8 p.m. at the Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road, Princeton.

Michael’s presentation will include short clips from some of his award-winning documentary films. Listening to his explanations, viewers will learn how he turns raw footage into storylines. Examples will include excerpts from a "medical reality" episode he produced and wrote for the Discovery Channel; a controversial “essay film” on Islamophobia in Hollywood; and an autobiographical work-in-progress. He will end with five tips on how best to shoot with a smart phone, a tool even Hollywood directors are now using.

Join the Worcester Writers' Collective for an evening of storytelling, short stories, and poetry featuring more than a dozen regional writers and performers! Tickets: $15 - purchase at 19Carter.org

19 Carter in Berlin
Visit https://19carter.org/  for tickets, registration + more info! 

Scout Recycling, Electronics AND Paper Shredding FUNDRAISER events on Saturday, April 25th at Hale School 55 Hartley Road in Stow from 8:30 AM to 1 PM.  PLEASE NOTE:  Paper Shredding truck will only be onsite from 10:30 AM to 1 PM but documents can be dropped off before then.   Please visit our website at http://www.troop1stow.net for pricing structure.  We can also be contacted at 978-212-9175.   Drive up service and payment is by Credit Card only. 100% of net proceeds go to supporting the Scouts of Troop 1 Stow. OPEN to anyone to attend. 

SATURDAY, April 25th– The Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club invites walkers to complete a 5km
or 10km (3.1 or 6.2 mile) walk route in Weston, MA. This is a walk-at-your-own pace, just-for-fun
event “in your own backyard.”

The start point is the Weston Public Library, 87 School Street, Weston, MA 02493. Register
and begin walking between 10:30-12:30. Finish by 4 p.m. There is a $4 participation fee per
person. Donations are accepted. The 5km and 10km routes are on mostly flat and paved
surfaces.The trail would be doable for strollers but difficult for wheelchairs due to the trail
through the woods, a short grassy path, and uneven pavement in some places.

The 10km route consists of the 5km route with 2 loops branching off the 5km route. Except
for one stretch of the 10km route following a trail through some woods and another short, steep
path joining the rail trail, both routes are on sidewalks and the rail trail passing some historic
buildings, residential areas with large homes and tree-filled spaces. Both the 10km and 5km
routes continue and exit onto Concord Rd to complete the route through the center of Weston.

Walkers will pass the fieldstone First Parish Church and the Colonial Revival-style Weston
Town Hall, a fire station built in 1914 the town’s original library built in 1899 and now the home of
Weston Art & Innovation Center as well as the Weston Media Center.

Volkssporting events sponsored by Walk 'n Mass Volkssport Club promote fun, fitness and
friendship through non-competitive walking and biking. There is also an achievement awards
program through the American Volkssport Association (AVA). For further information contact
Marianne at (339)-204-3700. You may also contact www.walknmass.org for this event and
future events.

A casual night of vibing for 20 and 30-yr-olds. Bring your friends and come hang! We’ll have games, couches, some snacks, and live music. Bring your own food and drink. Music starts 8:30pm. Tickets: $10 or pay what you can

19 Carter in Berlin
Visit https://19carter.org/  for tickets, registration + more info! 

A concert and collaborative chamber music guitarist since 1976, Dave McLellan has performed throughout the U.S., South America, Great Britain, and Europe, and will be taking the stage at the Parish Center for the Arts (10 Lincoln Street) on Sunday, April 26 at 4pm (doors open at 3:30pm). Tickets range from $5 to $20 in advance, and will be $25 at the door (if available). Seating will be in recital format. Advance reservations are recommended. Visit pcawestford.org to reserve your seats.

Dave McLellan has appeared in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Wigmore Hall (London). Music Minus One recording artist, NEA grant recipient, Concerts Atlantique competition winner, McLellan has collaborated with Neil Anderson (Anderson-McLellan Guitar Duo), the late guitarist/composers Frank Wallace and Edward Flower, guitarist Peter Clemente, flutist Tracy Kraus (Worcester Chamber Music Society), sopranos Rebecca Grimes and Rebekah Alexander, mezzo Emily Marvosh, violinist Emil Altschuler, cellist Seth MacLeod and with many professional and community choral groups. Dave is a former faculty member of The Hartt School, University of Connecticut, Performing Arts Center MetroWest and the Artist in Residence program in Harvard. He currently maintains a small selective private studio for intermediate and advanced classical guitar students. Learn more about Dave McClellan at davemclellanguitar.com!
 
Direct Ticket Link: https://parisharts.square.site/product/4-26-26-dave-mclellan-classical-guitar-series-/EGEO3FTLSRQEDGPE66UCS4SW

Facebook: facebook.com/ParishCenterfortheArts
Twitter: twitter.com/PCAWestford
Instagram: instagram.com/pcawestford

Parish Center for the Arts
978-692-6333

What do the common British soldier and the American Revolution have in common with the City of Marlborough? Come learn more about the British soldier in the American Revolution by Author Don Hagist, managing editor of the Journal of the American Revolution and the consultant for the PBS Documentary “The American Revolution”.

April 28th at 6PM at the Marlborough Public Library. Hosted by the Marlborough Historical Society.

Don N. Hagist is managing editor of Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com). His historical studies focus on presenting an accurate picture of individual soldiers and their families, especially those of the British army who served in America. This research is done using exclusively primary sources, mostly from archives in North America and Europe. He is a consultant for the PBS documentary The American Revolution produced by Ken Burns, and has written several recent books including Noble Volunteers: the British Soldiers who fought the American Revolution (Westholme, 2020), The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers behind the Photographs (Westholme, 2015) and These Distinguished Corps: British Grenadier and Light Infantry Battalions in the American Revolution (Helion, 2022). Don is an engineer for a major medical device manufacturer, and also writes for several well-known syndicated cartoonists.

There will be a very brief annual meeting before the presentation.

Gerow Pavilion, 369 Commonwealth Ave, Concord MA 01742

Concord MA- Imagine what the prison wall would say?  The legacy of the Concord Prison, hosted by Concord Prison Outreach (https://concordprisonoutreach.org/events/cpo-community-picnic/)

Did you Concord Prison has a nearly 150-year history featuring experimental psychology, notable inmates, and distinctive architecture.
Come celebrate May Day, and have have an opportunity to check out the daffodils we planted at the Concord Prison Cemetery. 

Outdoor & accessible! Bring your chair and favorite food to share.  Ice Cream truck at 2pm!

It’s May - Let’s groove together! On Friday, May 1,from 6:00 -10:00pm, the Rotary Clubs of Acton-Boxborough and Nashoba Valley invite you to their dinner dance fundraiser, Bid for Brighter Futures. Welcome the warm weather with a dining and dancing good time that will help local and national charities. Win-win!

What entertainment? After a sumptuous buffet, you’ll groove to the Dulcetones, a fantastic and popular offshoot of the local group Bare Hill Band. Their blend of 60s-80s rock, folk rock,R&B, and Motown will pull you onto the dance floor and put you into a springtime mood.
What else? Great on-site raffle prizes and silent auction. An online auction that opens on April 17 offering even more treasures. Find it at bidforbrighterfutures.com.

Why come. All of the above, plus the knowledge that you are providing help to Domestic Violence Services Network for troubled families, Danny’s Place for teens, the Special Olympics for special athletes, and more.

Tickets and details? Tix are $60 at bidforbrighterfutures.com. Location is the Boxboro Regency, 242 Adam’s Place, Boxborough MA, 6:00-10:00pm. Questions? Call 617-834-1615.

Location:  Chelmsford Town Offices' Gym, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford
The book sale will be Friday, May 1 from 9:00 AM -8:00 PM and Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM

We'll have plenty of fiction, children's books, biography, history, cookbooks, sciences, social sciences, DVDs and CDs.  All proceeds help support library programs and services. 

We welcome you to our 2026 Spring Plant Sale! We will be selling native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and more! We will also be selling fruits and other edible plants! All plants will come as plugs, tubelings, or bare root. There will be numerous options available to you! Root bags, 6″ Pollinator Pathway signs, and Garden Labels will also be available to purchase.

All of our native plant varieties are straight species, meaning that no cultivars will be sold. It has been found that cultivars often do not have the same benefits to wildlife that straight species do. Our focus on native species will help our native pollinators, increase biodiversity, and conserve our native plants and animals, among other benefits.

The Middlesex Conservation District is a not-for-profit environmental agency whose purpose is conservation of natural resources of Middlesex County.  Proceeds from our biannual plant sales provide educational programs and other activities which aim to protect our soil and water resources. For more information about our sale or programs please visit https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/.

When: May 1, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
When: May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Minuteman High School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421.
Place orders here: https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/2026-spring-plant-sale-shopping/
More information: https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/spring-sale-ordering/
Online Ordering Deadline: April 24, 2025

At Princeton Arts we are celebrating our 35th Anniversary and our Annual Spring Show & Sale will be even better than usual. It’s the perfect opportunity to view inspiring works of art and perhaps add a piece to your personal collection. Princeton Arts is an organization that believes that artists, like the rest of us, need to be acknowledged, supported, seen and heard. Come connect with us.

The Show and Opening Reception are free and open to the public:

Friday, May 1, 6 to 8 PM – Opening Reception & Awards
Saturday, May 2, 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, May 3, 10 AM to 4 PM

Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Rd. (Post Office Place) Princeton MA.

All work is by the Society’s members, many of whom are award winning artists widely recognized in their fields. The show includes works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, and more, including three-dimensional works, with subject matter as varied as our artists.

The Princeton Arts Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization encouraging and supporting area visual, musical, literary and performing artists.

www.princetonarts.org Facebook: Princeton Arts Society

Scout Troop 437’s annual Bike & Sporting Goods Sale is back in 2026!  The sale will be held on the Westford Common, at the corner of Main and Lincoln Streets, on Saturday May 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine.  

Shop gently-used bikes and spring/summer sporting goods, including bikes of all sizes, camping gear, accessories for baseball, lacrosse, tennis, soccer and other sports, exercise equipment, boating gear, canoes, kayaks and much more!  Cash payments are preferred; Venmo is also accepted.  Proceeds will help our Scouts attend summer camp and high adventure trips.

The Troop accepts donations and consignments for the sale. Donate your gently-used bikes and spring/summer sports goods or consign them and earn 75% of the selling price.  Donations/consignments accepted Friday May 1 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the American Legion Post 437, 114 Dunstable Rd, Westford MA 01886 or Saturday May 2 from 7-9 AM on the Westford Common. There is a consignment fee of $1 per item, with a $5 maximum per household.  Unsold consigned items should be picked up on May 2 from 1-2 PM; any unclaimed items will be donated to charity.  We are also accepting donations throughout April -- email bikesale@westfordtroop437.us to coordinate a dropoff or pickup of your items. More information available at https://www.westfordtroop437.us/bikesale

 

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.

Please join us for our 12th Annual Spring ArtWalk on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM.
Come experience an evening of art and music hosted by businesses throughout downtown Maynard. Enjoy activities, exhibits and musical performances as you stroll along the streets in the heart of the Maynard Cultural District.

Follow us on facebook.com/maynardbusinessalliance/or visit maynardbusinessalliance.org for updates!

Please join us at the Chelmsford Historical Society’s Annual Meeting and Dinner on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 5:30-8:00pm.

The highlight of the evening will include the presentation of the Guardian Award, an award given each year by the Society to a person or organization best exemplifying Chelmsford’s motto "Let the Children Guard What the Sires Have Won." This year the award will be presented to Andy Wilson for his preservation of 3 Chelmsford Street in Chelmsford center (previously known as 6 Billerica Road). The house was built circa 1765 and moved to its present site in 1810. Andy’s father purchased the house in 1975, and his family has been responsible for its upkeep since then.

To begin this special night, we will enjoy dinner catered by Mr. Jack’s Catering in the Ralph Parlee Agricultural Center at the Barrett-Byam Homestead, 40 Byam Road, Chelmsford. The menu will be salad, a selection of Italian entrees, and dessert. Non-alcoholic beverages are included. If you would like an alcoholic beverage, like a favorite bottle of wine, please bring it with you.

Seating is limited so please send your name, phone number, number of people attending, and check payable at $30/person to the Chelmsford Historical Society by Monday, April 27, 2026. (Reservation request and annual membership information on separate form.) Tickets can be picked up at the door of the event.

Mail to:
Chelmsford Historical Society
c/o Jerry Sullivan
14 McIntosh Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

Email info@chelmhist.org for questions or to make a reservation to pay at the event. If no email, leave a voicemail at 978-256-2311.
 

This May 2nd and 3rd is the 32nd Annual “Power of Angels,” which is a special fundraiser, hosted by Treasures Antiques, Collectables & MORE! to benefit Kitty Angels, Inc., and the excitement is quickly mounting. This fundraising soirée is from 9AM to 5PM, rain or shine, both that Saturday and Sunday and takes place at Treasures Antiques, located at 106 Ponemah Road in Amherst, NH. Heading into this year’s fundraiser, they have surpassed well over $125,000.00 of much needed support for Kitty Angels. With the funds from these fundraisers, they’ve been able to witness hundreds of success stories from and about the cats and kittens who desperately needed someone’s help. Their goal is to continue this endeavor and keep those happy stories coming…and bringing us even closer to getting all the homeless strays and abandoned cats into their own forever homes. They’re forecasting that this year’s event will be the best and most successful fundraiser yet.
 
The kitties say the vendors are eager to have you get out of the house and visit with them for some tremendous finds, great musical entertainment and most important of all, to help Kitty Angels, Inc.! The weekend festivities are being held at Treasures Antiques, 106 Ponemah Road (Rt. 122) in Amherst. They will have ‘B’s Grumman Grub’ food truck on site which offers a great menu for a unique culinary experience! Also, the crew from Mapledell Farm will be on hand again, showcasing their awesome petting zoo!
 
The musical entertainment of bands and soloists for the event will consist of “9 Strings” with Dick Spencer and Dan Rodd, Ken McAdams, Roosta Gulla, Sunset Rhythm, Wildwood with Paul & Donna, Jeff Damon, and Side Effects!
 
As always, featured throughout the fundraising weekend and into the month of June, is a thrilling and interesting raffle of numerous and diverse prizes, all generously donated by local and national businesses, professional sports teams, private individuals and some of the awesome on-site vendors.
 
Kitty Angels, Inc. is the sole beneficiary of this event. The owners of Treasures have been hosting these fundraisers for this non-profit since 1994. Kitty Angels, Inc. is a community resource, but is not connected with any town or government agency. Although some of their cats come from households which can no longer care for them, the majority of the cats in their care are the very neediest of animals, such as strays or feral (wild) cats, which are in urgent need of medical treatment. Kitty Angels is operated entirely by volunteers who care for the animals, do around-the-clock trapping and field work associated with the control of stray and feral cats, and act as foster care givers for animals that are sick or otherwise in need of special care and attention.  While a few of these animals come into the shelter and go out to homes with nothing more than neutering, vaccinations, testing, and a veterinary exam, others receive many hundreds of dollars of veterinary care.
 
Their adoption program places several hundred cats into new loving homes each year. It also provides them with an opportunity to educate the public about the need for spaying and neutering and caring for their pets. The shelter also supports cats, that due to a variety of reasons, like health issues, can't be adopted out.
 
They have a low cost spay, neuter program that was initiated a little over six years ago, and, it has become one of their most important programs. The clinic is designed for people who otherwise would not be able to afford spay/neuter. Last year they doubled the number of clinics to twice a month and this year they are doing three clinics almost every month. Despite the additional clinics, the request for assistance has grown and they still have a waiting list. So far, they have spayed/neutered almost four thousand cats, for the public, at this clinic.
 
Another important part of their mission is to assist the feral population through Trap, Neuter, Return. ‘TNR’ is a humane alternative to euthanasia for managing and reducing feral cat populations. Cats are trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, ear tipped, and returned to the site where they came from. Each cat trapped is evaluated to see if they are stray or feral. Strays are kept and placed for adoption. They continue to monitor and care for many of these ferals in colonies in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Dedicated volunteers feed and provide water every day, watching for any issues with the cats.  New cats get trapped and evaluated thereby keeping the numbers from growing. Since their inception over thirty years ago, they have seen the stray and feral populations greatly reduced. Kitty Angels, Inc. a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation.

 Interested in becoming a vendor for the event or having your business donate an item for their raffle? Contact Sherry or Rick, at (603) 672-2535 Visit their website at www.TreasuresNH.com
 

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4:00 pm
Museum of Worcester, Worcester, MA
and live-streamed at www.oldpostroad.org 
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 4:00 pm
Shirley-Eustis House, Boston, MA
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 concludes its 37th season in May with Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity. This program explores the founding father’s musical relationships and confluences here in our fledgling Republic and abroad in Paris, where he served as ambassador to France.
Performances will be presented on May 2 at 4 pm at the Museum of Worcester and online, and May 3 at 4 pm at the Shirley-Eustis House in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The weekend’s concerts are the fourth and final 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.  
 

Theatre III presents Nice Work If You Can Get It, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin and book by Joe DiPietro; inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse.

A fun and joyous comedy musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It thrusts us into a light-hearted version of the Prohibition era, complete with bootleggers, socialites, chorus girls, and a vice squad, all set to the amazing songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Highlights from the score include “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Sweet and Low Down,” “Delishious,” and the title song.

Evening Performances: Saturday, May 2; Friday, May 8; Saturday, May 9; Friday, May 15; & Saturday, May 16 (7:30pm). Matinees: Sunday, May 3 & Sunday, May 10 (2pm).
Tickets available at www.theatre3.org - in advance: $28 + online surcharge; at the door: $30. Discounts for senior citizens, students, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Card To Culture program. (See website for details.) Theatre III is located at 250 Central St., Acton, MA.

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com 
 

Registration is now open for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, the organization’s signature community fundraiser and one of Massachusetts’ most enduring anti-hunger events, turning compassion into action. Set for Sunday, May 3 on the Boston Common, the one-day celebration will bring together thousands of walkers for a family-friendly 3-mile loop featuring food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Now in its 58th year, the Walk for Hunger remains a beacon of hope for local families, raising $1 million to support Project Bread’s proven, statewide approach to advancing food security and ensuring access to nutritious food for children and families across Massachusetts.

Like-minded anti-hunger organizations are also invited to participate through Project Bread’s co-fundraising program, The Commonwealth. Participating nonprofits can form teams to raise funds for their own missions while contributing to Project Bread’s broader statewide impact.

Ready to get involved? Register to walk in-person or virtually,  start a personal or team fundraising page, or make a donation at projectbread.org/walk. For more information, email walk@projectbread.org.

Bolton, MA – May 5, 2026 – Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts invites community members, local businesses, and supporters to attend its Annual Spring Breakfast on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at First Parish of Bolton.

This annual gathering brings together community leaders, partners, and advocates for a morning of connection, inspiration, and shared commitment to building safe, affordable housing across North Central Massachusetts.
Guests will enjoy a complimentary breakfast prepared by the talented students of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, highlighting the importance of community partnerships and workforce development.

The event will feature keynote speaker Stacey Phillips-Vear, whose life reflects a deep and enduring commitment to service. Raised as part of an Air Force family and later becoming an Air Force spouse, service has been a defining thread throughout her life. Today, that legacy continues through her family—as the proud mother of a Marine and a daughter who secures major grant funding to support nonprofit missions.

The Spring Breakfast also offers an opportunity to learn more about Habitat NCM’s work, including new home construction and critical home repairs that help local families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations looking to demonstrate their commitment to affordable housing while gaining meaningful visibility within the community. Sponsors receive recognition through event materials, social media, and program acknowledgments, along with reserved seating for guests.

Admission is free, but registration is required due to limited seating.
To register or learn more, visit:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-spring-breakfast
 

Groton Grange #7 Yard Sale
May 9, 2026
9 am - 1 pm
80 Champney Street, Groton
vintage treasures, clothing, used items for upcycling and more!
Vendor spaces available for $15
contact mrmblaze50@gmail.com for more information

Join us for a great event either as a seller or buyer on May 9th, from 9am-3pm. We'll also have some yummy lunch, drinks and baked goods for sale. If you are a crafter or thrift seller, table rentals in or outside of Davis Hall are just $25. Please e-mail hollyventura1@gmail.com if you interested in renting one table by April 27th.

All money raised will be used for the work of our church. Parking is plentiful. Hope to see you there! 673 Main Street, Bolton.

Usher in springtime with celebrated choral music
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents its spring concert “A Light Exists in Spring,” on Saturday, May 9, 4 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St., Concord. The performance is conducted by CWC Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank, accompanied by Simon Andrews, piano, together with guest instrumentalists Jennifer Slowik, oboe, Sandi-Jo Malmon, cello, and Beth Welty, violin.

CWC celebrates the return of the light with Beth Denisch’s “The Tree House,” commissioned in 2017 and set for chorus, oboe, cello, and piano. A work of nuance and utter beauty, Denisch has set three of poet Kathleen Jamie’s works – where landscape meets musical language. This wholehearted program is sure to delight, and honors works by women, including Melissa Dunphy’s “Grown Wild,” Emma Lou Diemer’s “Hope is the Thing,” Tara Traxler’s “Birds of Passage” and more.

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.

Concord Women’s Chorus participates in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a barrier.  CWC offers two discounted $10 tickets per EBT Cardholder.

Tickets to “A Light Exists in Spring” are $30 adults, free for children age 12 and under, available at simpletix.com/e/a-light-exists-in-spring-tickets-256987. Seating is limited; early purchase is recommended. This concert is supported in part by grants from the Concord and Carlisle Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

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.