Friday, February 27, 7:30pm | The Jazz Club feat. Mark Russell
Come by for a casual evening at The Jazz Club and be energized with music by the talented violinist and singer Mark Russell! Tickets: $10 at 19Carter.org

Visit www.19Carter.org for tickets, registration + more info!
 

On Saturday, February 28 at 12:00pm, Hudson Democrats will convene at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, Knight Room, 80 Main St., Hudson to elect 11 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Hudson at the 2026 Massachusetts State Democratic Convention, to be held in person at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May 30th. Individuals aged 16 and above who have registered or pre-registered as Democrats in Hudson may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Eligible voters not yet registered as Democrats may register at the caucus.

Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/massdems-convention. Doors and registration opens at 11:30am.

Those with questions or interested in getting involved with the Hudson Democratic Town Committee should contact Ellen Church at  
hudsonmadtc@gmail.com.
 

The League of Women Voters - Acton Area (includes Acton, Boxborough & Maynard) invites you to attend the inaugural event sponsored by the ‘Margaret Kennedy Social Justice Initiative Fund’ to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue on Immigration Policy at this pivotal moment in our nation’s history.   

This timely and non-partisan discussion will be led by immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana, a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law who passed the Massachusetts Bar exam and was sworn in before he became a legal resident.  This forum was born from his passion for service and civil rights, and he invites participants to reflect on the impact of current immigration policies, the ways immigration has shaped our nation, and the constitutional questions that affect both non-citizens and U.S. citizens alike. He will explain the complexities of immigration law, share stories of immigrants’ experiences in coming to the United States, and engage us in an inquiry to explore possible reforms leading to a new system based on our shared values of freedom and justice for all!

The event will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 2 to 3:30 PM EST at the Acton Town Hall, Rm 204.  The event is free and open to the public.  It will be televised on Acton TV or you can participate interactively via Zoom by registering online.

Abraham Lincoln said, “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis.”  Atty Viana will present the facts we need to help us understand the current national conflict on immigration.  Please come, listen, question, learn, participate in this discussion and together let’s wrestle with the question of what immigration policy should look like!

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that encourages informed and active participation in local, state and national government. The League develops positions on issues, but does not support or oppose candidates or political parties.

The League is grateful to former League president, Margaret “Marge” Kennedy, who bequeathed funds to create social justice initiatives that educate voters on pivotal matters, lift others in our community up, and put fairness and dignity into our governmental and institutional policies.

Please visit our website (lwv-actonarea.org) for more information about the League and how to become a member.

 Stow, MA, Saturday February 28th – An afternoon of indoor fun for the whole family will take place in Stow on Saturday February 28th from noon to 4 p.m. First Parish Church of Stow & Acton will offer carnival games, face painting, and snacks and beverages. The carnival games take place from noon to 4pm.

Admission is free, carnival game tickets are $1 each, and the cost to play a game is 1 ticket.

We have over three dozen carnival games. including a life-size "whack-a-mole", pop bottle standup, plinko, life size tetris, and an "impossible" giant slidey puzzle. Many of the games are life size wooden games built by FPC members and youth. There are games with different levels of difficulty for kids from age 2 to adults young at heart. We will have stuffed animal prizes (every child goes home with at least 1 prize). Popcorn, cookies, lemonade and more will be available for purchase.

Parent/guardian supervision is required during the carnival games. Email dre@fpc-stow-acton.org with any questions about the event. FPC is located at 353 Great Road, Stow. Its facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, February 28, 7:30pm til whenever | House Show
A casual night of music for 20- & 30-yr-olds
$10 or pay what you can. Learn more at 19Carter.org

Visit www.19Carter.org for tickets, registration + more info!
 

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

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.”

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
 

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. 

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

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

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

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