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Heritage Chorale Spring Concert 2025:
Heaven and Earth

The online box office is open for Heaven and Earth, a wonderful choral concert on Sunday, May 18 at 4pm at the Fuller Middle School, 31 Flagg Drive in Framingham. We hope you’ll join us!
The concert will feature a selection of sacred and secular pieces, including some stunningly beautiful settings of psalms and poetry about the natural world.
One highlight of the concert will honor Alice Parker, a world-renowned champion of choral singing who was born in Boston and spent most of her life in New England. The Parker pieces will include some of her most famous spiritual arrangements, as well as “An American Kedusha,” a setting taken from the Jewish Sabbath morning liturgy.
Another local connection is Dominick Argento’s “Walden Pond,” a song cycle using texts by Henry David Thoreau, accompanied by the unusual instrumentation of three cellos and harp.
Guest performers will be Cantor Vera Broekhuysen, soprano and Cantor David Wolff, tenor.
Please visit https://www.heritagechorale.org for more details and to order tickets online in advance.

“Shop for Free at Trinity:  The Free Sale”

- Trinity Church, 14 Wattaquadock Hill Rd., Bolton, will be hosting an  indoor yard sale on Saturday, June 7th, 9:00AM - Noon.  All items are free. Household goods, toys, books, movies, sporting goods, clothing, more. Enjoy free refreshments as well!  www.trinitybolton.org

Tom Denney Nature Camp Register Now!

The camp in Bolton is for students entering Kindergarten through High School.
Activities include swimming, games in the fields and woods, arts & crafts, songs, tracking, hiking, campfires to roast hot dogs and marshmallows, building shelters, Animal Adventures, Predator and Prey, The Amazing Race & more.
Campers entering grades 6th-9th in the Eco Adventures program will play kayaking games on the pond, laser tag in the woods, nighttime activities on Thursday and dinner and s’mores, water guns, an adventure hike, team building activities & more.
Counselors-in-Training must be entering 9th grade or above and attend Orientation June 24- and then choose two weeks or more to be at camp.
There are 6 weekly sessions that run June 30 – August 8, Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm.
Before/After Care is available!
Campers from all towns are welcome!
See the website for more details and to register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org
Questions: bcttdnc@gmail.com (best means of communication) or 978-429-3004 (voice mail)

Concord Chorus presents Together in the Light - Ernest Bloch: Sacred Service and works of Randall Thompson May 10, 2025

Tickets still available for this beautiful concert! The Concord Chorus, with Music Director Dr. Kevin Leong, presents Together in the Light - Ernest Bloch: Sacred Service and works of Randall Thompson, on Saturday, May 10. This concert is part of the official “Still Heard ‘Round the World” Concord250 celebration of the American Revolution. The setting of the performance in Arlington marks the very route the British soldiers took to march to Lexington and Concord, and near the site of the bloodiest battle of that day in 1775. Join us as we celebrate and reflect on the beginnings of our nation and the power of the music of American composers. Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:00 p.m., St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington MA. Special prices: $25 general, $20 seniors (65+), and $8 children and students. Tickets and information on concordchorus.org.

Acton Garden Club Plant Sale
May 17, 2025!

9 AM to 1 PM
Acton Red House, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
The Acton Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th, 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

History of the White House Gardens and Grounds:   The Garden Club of Concord’s Annual Community Meeting Co - Sponsored with Seeds & Weeds

Each year, the Garden Club of Concord invites the public to join them in their annual community meeting, a gathering eagerly awaited by green thumbs and nature enthusiasts alike. This year, mark your calendars for May 21st at 7:00 PM, as the Club opens its doors at the TriCon Church located at 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA, for an enlightening program on “The History of the White House Gardens and Grounds.”
Led by Dr. Matthew Costello the Chief Education Officer and Director of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.  Dr. Costello holds the Marlyne Sexton Chair in White House History. He joined the Association in 2016 after completing his Ph.D. and M.A. in American history at Marquette University. His first book, The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President was published by University Press of Kansas and was a finalist for the 2020 George Washington Book Prize. He also co-edited and contributed a chapter to the volume Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture published by University of Virginia Press. Matthew has researched a wide variety of White House related topics, including presidential State Funerals and Inaugurations. Dr. Costello’s official website:  https://www.whitehousehistory.org/staff/matthew-costello
In this presentation, Dr. Costello will explore the evolution of the White House Grounds and how first ladies, staff, and others have shaped the landscape around America’s most iconic home. For most of its history, more attention was paid to the interiors of the White House, but certain residents took an interest in beautifying the grounds and gardens. The gradual transformation of the grounds reflects larger changes in how Americans used green spaces, as well as how they viewed the gardens as an extension of the office of the presidency.  :
Join us on May 21st at 7:00 PM at the TriCon Church on 54 Walden Street in Concord, MA, for an evening with Dr. Matthew Costello, as he speaks about the “History of the White House Gardens and Grounds” at The Garden Club of Concord’s annual community meeting.
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National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to Donate Food to Open Table


New West Concord Drop-Off Site Open to Receive Donations
Open Table, the MetroWest charity dedicated to fighting hunger and building healthy communities, will be a recipient of The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, which will take place on Saturday, May 10, in both Concord and Maynard. At the same time, Open Table is announcing that its new drop-off site is open at the Community Center on Church Street in West Concord.
On the second Saturday of May, Concord and Maynard residents can set out non-perishable food before their letter carrier’s normal pick-up time. In addition to collecting food donations, letter carriers will be delivering and collecting mail as usual so that pickup time could be slightly later than usual. Letter carriers also may have helpers. A good rule of thumb is to have donation bags set out by 9 a.m.
The top requested non-perishable food items are: vegetable oil in 24 oz, 32 oz, or 40 oz bottles; ground coffee (no K-Cups); red beans in one- or two-pound bags, black beans in one- or two-pound bags. Also accepted are black tea bags, herbal teas, and almond, oak soy and coconut milk, as well as other perishable products.
Click here to see a list of Open Table’s most wanted items: https://www.opentable.org/donate-groceries/
Please do not donate frozen food, homemade food or home-canned items. Please do not donate items that have expired or are in glass containers. In keeping with good food-handling and food-safety procedures, food that is opened, damaged, out of code or does not have the official ingredients included cannot be accepted by Open Table.
“Open Table relies on community donations to supplement the food we get from the Greater Boston Food Bank, local farms, and grocery stores to ensure we can provide a full range of food for our clients,” said Alexandra DePalo, executive director, Open Table. “We want to take this opportunity to thank the postal workers for lifting heavy bags of food, transporting it, and their support every year.”

West Concord Food Donation Bin
Following the closure of Open Table’s drop-off facility on Beharrell Street in West Concord, the Town of Concord has graciously offered to host a new 24/7 donation bin for nonperishable items on the “porch” of the Human Services building at 55 Church Street, which is across the parking lot from Harvey Wheeler.

Grieving Mother’s Support Group

Myles Above in Heaven
An intimate support group in the loss of child........
Saturday May 17th
10:30am-12:30pm
Hudson Public Library, Hudson, MA

Saturday May 24th
10:30am -12:30pm
Duffy Properties
135 Beaver St, Waltham, MA
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First Church Bedford to Host Annual 2-Day Rummage Sale

Bedford’s First Congregational Church, 25 Great Road, will host its 2025 Rummage Sale on two days:
1 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 2; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3.
Admission is free and a $1 donation at the door will benefit the Bedford Town Food Bank.
This year’s Rummage Sale will feature a wide variety of white elephants, books, puzzles, household goods and small appliances, sports equipment, children’s toys and games, and costume jewelry. (No clothing, shoes, or soft goods will be sold.)
Free parking is available behind the church, and the Rummage Sale is handicapped accessible.
For more information, call 781-275-7951 or visit the First Church website:
FirstChurchBedfordUCC.org
First Church of Christ Congregational, 25 Great Road in Bedford, Mass., is a member congregation of the United Church of Christ. We welcome all, grow in faith, and joyfully serve.

A Special Dramatic Performance for
your 250 Celebrations!

When: Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
Where: First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Rd., Concord
Add a very special program to your 250 celebrations by attending A Revolution of Her Own - Deborah Sampson to be performed by critically acclaimed actor Judith Kalaora, Founder and Artistic Director of History at Play. Deborah Sampson captivates audiences in an immersive living history experience chronicling her life. In the final years of the American War for Independence, Deborah dressed as a man and enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army.  Her life adventures in general were fascinating and this is a performance not to be missed! Tickets: Adults - $15 - Youth- $10. For reservations and information, call 978-369-9602.

THE CANNON THEATRE Proudly Presents “Enchanted April”

Devens, MA: The Cannon Theatre is proud to present A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. This production, directed by Shawn Cannon, is the fifth in The Cannon Theatre’s 2024-25 season line-up, which also includes upcoming productions of Cannon’s 10-Minute Play Festival and featuring performances of Shakespeare: the Eras Tour.
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a comic romp filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs about A distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm... and a dash of murder.
The show runs for 3 weekends. Show times are May 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are taking place on May 18 and 25th at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available at www.thecannontheatre.org, and are $25 for adults, and $20 for students/seniors.
The cast and crew hails from the following towns: Ayer, Arlington, Brookline, Chelmsford, Fitchburg, Lincoln, Londonderry, Pepperell, Waltham, and Worcester.

Acton Woman’s Club Bake Sale!

It’s time! The ovens will be baking soon! The Acton Woman’s Club is looking forward to another successful pie and baked goods sale.
Mark your calendar! Saturday, May 10, starting at 9 am at the Clubhouse! at 504 Main St. Proceeds support high school scholarships. Don’t miss out! It always sells out! And during the sale, you can get a tour of the antique Clubhouse building [ask for Margie or Brenda]. Not only can you experience a gracious living room furnished with antiques, you may want to consider using the building for your next party or private event. And coming by for a visit on a spring day during our bake sale would be a wonderful way for you to see the building from the inside and see how lovely it is...So come along and check out the beautiful space, and buy something scrumptious! for Mothers’ Day or your upcoming dinner party! or just for you!  We have room for more members, especially if you like to bake or organize events! the Club is a great way to make new friends!
More information:www.theactonwomansclub.org
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In-Person New Parent Group in Concord

The next in-person First Year of Life New Parent Group will meet at Emerson Wellness Center, 310 Baker Ave Ext., Suite 165 on Thursday, May 1 from 9:30-11:00. Parking is free of charge. This group is free and open to all, facilitated by First Connections’ Director, Emily Fiorini, who is a mental health counselor specializing in infant-parent mental health. Parents in the postpartum year can join this free weekly group to get support for their own emotional wellbeing, recovery and transition into parenthood; baby’s development; feeding and sleep support, and community resources. This group meets every week, with one week per month meeting in person and the remaining weeks meeting via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, email Emily: efiorini@jri.org. To RSVP for the in-person group, email Linda: lmatthews@jri.org. We will have a guest speaker on “Introducing Solid Foods for Infants” presented by Emerson Speech & Language Pathologist Julia Hurd on June 12, 10-11:00. To receive the link for this free program email Linda: lmatthews@jri.org.

Divorce Support Group by Remote Meeting

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net
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Taking Climate Action, Together and Now! 

All are invited to an interactive discussion at the First Religious Society (FRS) on the Carlisle Common at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. The focus is on climate action that we can take now-–as individuals, as a community, and as engaged citizens who want to protect our democracy and support effective climate policy that benefits all. Dr.Juliette Rooney-Varga, Professor of Environmental Science, Director of the Climate Change Initiative and Co-director of the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy at UMass Lowell will lead the discussion. Her research focuses on the nexus of climate change and sustainability science and decision support. She welcomes our questions and our voices. Please join us.
The event is hosted in person by the FRS Environmental Action Committee and will also be available live and recorded on YouTube at:  https://youtube.com/live/uATC2L0vI8c?feature=share  .  Virtual participants can participate via the chat box. Refreshments served.
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Clean Energy Home Tour: A 1793 Farmhouse Goes Energy Efficient.

When: Saturday, May 10th, Tours at 10am and 1pm
Where: Acton address sent upon registration
ACTON: How we use energy matters. But what if you live in a colonial home? How does one honor historic inheritance and yet create energy upgrades that honor the future? The homeowners of this iconic Acton property are eager to share their efforts—what worked well, what worked less well, and what could easily be adopted by other homeowners. They tackled major insulation updates, installed a cutting-edge heat pump hot water heater, added rooftop solar, air source heat pumps, and more. Address sent upon registration. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1937.

MCC to Welcome Lowell Chamber Orchestra for Second Concert of Spring 2025 “A World of Music”

 
For a second time during the Spring 2025 “A World of Music” concert series, Middlesex Community College will welcome the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO). The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at MCC’s Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, Theatre in Lowell.
“The final concert of the LCO season features works in which composers reach back to their traditions and make them sound new,” said Orlando Cela, MCC music professor and conductor of the LCO. “In the case of Pulcinella, Stravinsky reaches out to our musical past and refurbishes 21 pieces from the Baroque period into a modern style. Hailstork also contributes to the centuries-old genre of the romance – particularly as it applies in the solo orchestral repertoire – as exemplified perfectly by Bruch, hence why we perform both pieces together, one after the other. On the other hand, composer Simon Andrews looks into the New England tradition of communing with nature, and his work ‘Till Voices Wakes Us’ takes the sound of the American toad and makes a beautiful work. We open with Mendelssohn’s homage to the style of Baroque counterpoint, his Symphony for Strings No. 3.”
Entitled Voices Near and Far, this program features music from the past and present. Till Voices Wake Us by Simon Andrews, the winner of the 2024 LCO Call-for-Scores, will be performed, and violist Jeremy Kienbaum, winner of the 2024 LCO Young Artist Competition, will be the soloist in Two Romances by Adolphus Hailstork. The concert will also include works by Felix Mendelssohn, Max Bruch, and Igor Stravinsky.
“A World of Music” will end the season with a second Student Recital at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28 at MCC’s Concert Hall on the Bedford Campus.
Previous performances include a previous concert by the LCO on Saturday, February 1; an Online Saturday Arts Concert featuring MCC faculty, alumni and students on Saturday, March 8; Know Orchestra on Sunday, March 23; a Piano Recital by Anastasia Seifetdinova on Friday, April 4; and Guqin and Viola in Musical Dialogue on Friday, April 11.
All concerts are free and open to the public.
MCC’s Academic Arts Center is located at 240 Central Street in Lowell. With parking not available on site, the nearest public parking facility is the Early Garage on 135 Middlesex St.
Visit https://www.middlesex.edu/events/worldofmusic.html for more information.

Fresh Start Furniture Bank report

www.freshstartfurniturebank.org
I THINK we have seen the last of snow this season!  My wise Dad told us that spring snow is nature’s fertilizer; it pulls nitrogen out of the atmosphere for the lawns.
At Fresh Start we still need couches and loveseats, upholstered chairs, dressers and dining tables.  In the kitchen area we are short on saucepans, food storage containers, and bowls (cereal, mixing and serving). We are running out of microwaves and slow cookers and we can always use silverware.  Our supply of lamps goes up and down; right now it is down so bring them!   For bedrooms we need throws and comforters.  We just partnered with a woman who works for an organization that rescues and rehabs owls and she needs fleece for them.
Please look at our website if you don’t know our location or hours.  We take donations of housewares on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-noon and furniture AND housewares on Saturday mornings from 8:30-10:30.  The website also spells out what we DO and DO not take and there is a place to sign up for a pickup by our truck if you have several large items.
Thank you for helping us to help others!
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New Song Welcomes Singer-Songwriter Vance Gilbert on Saturday,
May 17

The New Song Music Series welcomes beloved singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert on Saturday, May 17. Join us for a memorable evening with one of folk music’s most engaging and celebrated performers.
Known for his genre-defying blend of folk, jazz, and soul—infused with sharp wit and masterful storytelling—Gilbert delivers performances that are equal parts humor, heart, and authenticity.
He has released 13 albums, toured with acclaimed artists such as Shawn Colvin, Arlo Guthrie, and George Carlin, and was even featured on a Grammy-nominated children’s album!
The Chicago Tribune praised his performance, writing, “Gilbert took the stage accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, a whimsical sense of humor, and an astonishingly smooth, pure tenor voice. But that proved to be more than enough.”
The concert will take place in the Reed Room at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA. Doors open at 6:45 PM, and the music begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at newsongbedford.org. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
New Song is a volunteer-led initiative of the Bedford Cultural District, supported by the Mass Cultural Council. The series aims to build community and provide a regional stage for contemporary folk, bluegrass, and Americana artists.
Special thanks to Bedford Florist & Gifts for their beautiful floral arrangements and to Prince Street Café & Bakery for providing delicious desserts and beverages.
New volunteers are always welcome to help coordinate events or provide technical and marketing support, either occasionally or on an ongoing basis. For more information, contact info@newsongbedford.org.

Hearts, Hugs & Hope: A Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Group Offered by Concord Park

May 8, 2025, 12:00 pm, hosted by Concord Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 68 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord. Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. Please contact Amanda Spinale, Compass Memory Care Director, at 978-369-4728 or aspinale@concordpark.org for more information and the Zoom link. This group is free and open to the public.
Concord Park Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support is a project of the nonprofit Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years.
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Special Events and Programs:
Fitchburg Art Museum

 
185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Hidden Treasures
Event Date: Thursday, April 24
Event Time: 1 to 2 pm
Event Details: Contact the Education Department
Champagne Reception
Event Date: Friday, April 25
Event Time: 6 to 8 pm
Event Details:
Join us for a special evening of art, music, and flowers!
Finicky Fork catering, Cash bar with specialty drinks (one complimentary drink ticket for each guest), Kay Previtte prizewinner announced, Emily Mazz Duo providing the entertainment.
Leominster native Emily Mazzarella is a pianist and teacher who regularly performs throughout Central Massachusetts. She will be joined by acoustic bassist Sahil Warsi to perform jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics.
Tickets:
$30 per person/ $25 members
Violinist Stefani Perrett Performs in the Galleries
Event Date: Saturday, April 26
Event Time: 2 to 3:30 pm
Event Details:
2-2:45 pm Contemporary Folk in Stephen DiRado, Better Together: Four Decades of Photographs
2:45-3:30 pm Classical in Evoking Eleanor
Local Violinist, Stefani Perrett started playing violin at age 8, after admiring her mother’s playing over the years. She has performed with numerous orchestras, and in venues from Boston to Europe. After Suzuki teacher training, she began teaching private violin lessons while working toward her violin performance degree at UMass. Now Stefani enjoys playing a variety of genres for all different types of events.
The Art of Bonsai with Michael Levin of Bonsai West
Event Date: Sunday, April 27
Event Time: 2 to 3:30 pm
Event Details:
The program will consist of a display of beautiful bonsai and the talk will include all key points regarding history, care, and a complete demonstration teaching the fundamentals of creating a bonsai from scratch. The talk will touch on all aspects of traditional and contemporary bonsai and will be a fascinating overview of the art.
Event Sponsors include Rose Sponsors: Fitchburg State University and Spinelli CPA; Lily Sponsors: Achla Designs; Daisy Sponsors: King Farm, Manor on the Hill, Rise & Grind, All One Credit Union, Gallery Marquee, and Rollstone Bank.
Art in Bloom Admission:
Tickets:
$15 Adults
$10 Seniors and Students
FAM Members are FREE
View Events Online: https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/art-in-bloom-2025/
Contact Aimee Cotnoir, FAM Membership and Events Manager with questions at acotnoir@fitchburgartmuseum.org or events@fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Town of Concord officials honor resident’s 100th birthday

“Fran Gardella, a celebrated former teacher at the Thoreau, Alcott and Willard Schools and major Red Sox fan, recently became a centenarian! Cameron McKennit, Concord Select Board Member and Fran’s former student, granted her an official citation. State Representatives Simon Cataldo and Jonathan Zlotnik were also in attendance.”

Quilt Show

The Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild is pleased to announce that it’s biennial quilt show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th, 2026 at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical Show in Upton, Massachusetts. The Guild has selected “Creating Comfort’ as their show theme. This theme reflects not only the members’ love of quilting but also reflects the guild’s mission and fundraising efforts. Over 200 member quilts as well as guild challenges and round robins will be on display. Also included at the show will be a special raffle quilt, the quilters’ boutique, raffle baskets, and local area vendors. Any local area vendor wishing to participate in the Guild’s show should contact Deb Hudgins through the website at thimblepleasures.org  or  by contacting her by mail at TPQG, P.O. Box 447, Mendon, MA 01756.
The guild has chosen Home Base as the show’s special fundraiser. All funds raised through the sale of items at the special fundraiser table will be donated directly to Home Base. Home Base is a Red Sox Foundation dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of veterans, service members, and their families through clinical care, wellness, education and research. The 2026 show is being chaired by Gina Brooks, Donna Hopkins, and Val Ogilvie.
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Concord Chorus Presents Together in the Light - Ernest Bloch: Sacred Service and Works of Randall Thompson May 10, 2025

The Concord Chorus, with Music Director Dr. Kevin Leong, presents Together in the Light - Ernest Bloch: Sacred Service and works of Randall Thompson, on Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m., at St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington MA. This moving concert is part of the official Concord250 celebration of the American Revolution, themed “Still Heard ‘Round the World.” The concert features David Kravitz, baritone soloist and John Sullivan on piano. The setting of the performance in Arlington marks the very route the British soldiers took to march to Lexington and Concord, and near the site of the bloodiest battle of that day in 1775. Ernest Bloch immigrated from Switzerland and became a U.S. citizen in 1924. He wrote Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service) while visiting his home country, and then safely settled permanently in the U.S. in 1939 before the start of the second World War. Join us as we celebrate and reflect on the beginnings of our nation and the power of the music of American composers. Saturday, May 10, 2025 8:00 p.m., St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington MA. Special prices: $25 general, $20 seniors (65+), and $8 children and students. Tickets and information on concordchorus.org.
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HUGE Yard Sale

April 26, 8 am to 2 pm, King and Rogers streets at the Historical Society of Littleton. Come early for the best selection of everything but the kitchen sink. You will find gently used household and sporting goods, linens, small appliances and furniture, bikes, tools, toys, books , some baby equipment and vintage goodies, maybe a few CDs and DVDs. Come shopping and be surprised at the bargains to support education in Ghana and Honduras.
Donations from the community will be accepted Friday night, 4-6 pm. No car seats, clothing, shoes, TVs/computer equipment, or just plain junk. Clean out your closets and garage and promote education abroad for people who have many fewer resources than Americans.
For information, email c s j at f c u littleton dot org. Remove the spaces for the right email. Thanks in advance for your support.

World Amateur Radio Day

The Westford Police Amateur Radio Team (http://www.wb1gof.org/) will be conducting an open house in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day (https://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day).
During this event, we will be communicating with other amateur radio operators from across North America and around the world. We will be showcasing multiple live amateur radio stations each using a different radio communication technique. Most of all, one of the stations will permit you to get on the air.
Come join us at the Great Brook Farm State Park (https://www.mass.gov/locations/great-brook-farm-state-park) at 165 North Road, Carlisle, MA on Saturday, April 26 (rain date May 3) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
See you there!

Divorce Support Group by Remote Meeting

Are you thinking of separating or going through the divorce process? The Metro-West Boston Divorce Support Group is a confidential peer-support group with no religious affiliation. Men and women from all towns are welcome. Our group has been meeting in Acton for decades. Now we are continuing weekly on Thursday evenings by remote videoconference. For more information, call Doreen 617-957-0838 or contact paulbaker01@verizon.net

Garden Club of Concord Hosts Annual Plant Sale: A Blooming Event for Mother’s Day

The much-anticipated annual plant sale hosted by the Garden Club of Concord will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, rain or shine, at the Tri-Con Church located at 54 Walden Street in Concord, MA. This cherished event promises a wide array of plants sourced from the flourishing gardens of the club’s members, as well as garden tools for those looking to cultivate their own green spaces.
The Garden Club of Concord, renowned for its commitment to horticultural excellence and community enrichment, has been organizing this beloved plant sale for years.  One of the hallmarks of the Garden Club of Concord’s plant sale is its dual purpose: to provide the community with access to high-quality plants and to raise funds for local projects through its grant program, to provide a college scholarship and to fund outreach projects.  The grants support a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of Concord and fostering environmental stewardship. From beautification projects to conservation efforts, the impact of these grants reverberates throughout the community, leaving a lasting legacy of greenery and sustainability.
In addition to supporting local projects, the Garden Club of Concord also recognizes the importance of investing in the future. To this end, the club offers a $ 1,000 college scholarship to a deserving student with a passion for horticulture or environmental studies.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the plant sale offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate the special women in our lives with a beautiful and meaningful gift. Whether it’s a vibrant flowering plant or a unique shrub, there’s something for every mom to cherish and enjoy.
So, mark your calendars and join the Garden Club of Concord on Saturday, May 10, for a day of blooming beauty and community spirit.
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25th Annual Paws in the Park!
Sunday, May 4, 10 am - 3 pm

Are you a dog lover looking for a day filled with canine and family fun?
Join Save A Dog on Sunday, May 4, rain or shine on the grounds of historic Wayside Inn in Sudbury as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Paws in the Park, one of the largest gatherings of pups and people in New England!
This year’s event features day-long food and music, dog games and contests, an agility course with try-outs, main ring demonstrations, raffles and a silent auction, and 67 vendors and exhibitors including many animal rescue groups. Special highlights include a group dog walk at 11 am led by Anna Meiler, WBZ News Anchor and host of the station’s Sunday morning “Pet Parade,” and Save A Dog’s “Adoptable Dogs Parade” at 12 pm. TRAX, the Worcester Railers mascot pup, will also make a special appearance right after the parade from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for children 5-12. Kids under 5 are free, and strollers are welcome.
Bring your dog—if they enjoy being around people and other dogs—on a 6 foot or shorter leash (no retractable leashes, please).
All proceeds benefit the life-saving rescue and adoption work of Save A Dog, a 501c3 tax exempt humane society. Now entering its 27th year, Save a Dog has found loving forever homes for more than 8,500 pets through its Sudbury shelter and dedicated network of foster homes.
See you on May 4th!

Helping Parents Understand and Manage Challenging Behaviors in Young Children

A free live webinar will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Our speakers will be Lynn St. Germaine, an Infant-Toddler teacher for 37 years, and Patricia Collins, a Preschool teacher for 25 years, from Concord Children’s Center. Young children often act out for various reasons such as hunger, tiredness, frustration, confusion, or difficulty transitioning between activities. At times, they may not have the words to express what they need, leading to outbursts and meltdowns. These behaviors are not random-they signal underlying needs or developmental challenges, like unmet emotional needs, underdeveloped communication skills or lack of self-regulation. By understanding the root causes of challenging behaviors, parents can respond more effectively and support their children’s emotional and social development. By attending this program, you will gain an understanding of why children act out, and learn strategies that might include creating predictable routines, reinforcing positive behaviors, and using calm and consistent responses to guide the children through emotional ups and downs. To receive the Zoom link for this FREE program email First Connections: lmatthews@jri.org.
Top dog calendar

Top Dog Calendar Contest Event!

Saturday, April 19 & 26,
10 am - 1 pm
Could your dog be a picture perfect calendar star?
Here’s your chance to find out when Wag N’ Wash at 444 Great Road in Acton hosts the Top Dog Calendar Contest event Saturday, April 19 and 26, from 10am to 1pm.
Enter a photo of your dog to win a spot (or the cover!) in Acton Community Dog Park’s 2026 Top Dog Calendar, and enjoy the store festivities featuring a photo booth, raffle basket and free samples. Joining in the fun will be dog park mascot Parker, Acton police dog K9 Zane with Officer Stackhouse, and adoptable pups from Save a Dog. A $10 contest entrance fee benefits the Acton Community Dog Park.
More information can be found at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/actoncommunitydogpark
See you Saturday!

Weaving An Address Commemorates Forgotten Black Patriots Of Revolutionary Concord

250th Anniversary Inspires Contemporary Black Artists to Recover, Re-interpret and Re-envision Town’s History in Expansive Indoor/Outdoor Exhibition at The Umbrella Arts Center and Brister’s Hill in Walden Woods
CONCORD, MA— April 3, 2025 – The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod.
For the first time, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods, with an indoor exhibition on view April 14 through June 14 in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture, fiber art, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods.
Featured artists in the exhibition are Ifé Franklin, Stephen Hamilton, Whitney Harris, Ekua Holmes, Perla Mabel, Marla McLeod, Kimberly Love Radcliffe, and Anthony Peyton Young.
Outdoors, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill, named for Brister Freeman, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved. Today, The Walden Woods Project owns and stewards Brister’s Hill with an interpretive trail about Henry David Thoreau and Brister
Freeman. Indoors at The Umbrella, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future.
Supporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14, monthly curator talks, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. (Find details on our website.)
The program is part of a rich season of Umbrella artistic programs that examine the 250th through a lens that amplifies underrepresented voices in Concord’s history. It is presented in partnership with The Walden Woods Project, The Robbins House, Concord250 and Gather, the regional fiber arts symposium.
See https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements, wayfinding, artist bios, and background to the exhibition.

Free Concert on May 4th

Please join us for a free concert by the Grenadilla Gang; a professionally coached ensemble of nine clarinet players.
Date: May 4th
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Saint Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Central St., Acton, MA
The “gang” will perform an eclectic variety of music, including that of Bach, Elgar, Grieg, Vaughn Williams, Lennon/McCartney and others. Oh, and in case you wondered... The group gets its name from Grenadilla, a dark, dense hardwood from Southeast Africa used to make virtually all high-quality clarinets.
The hour-plus performance will be followed by refreshments.
Eggs

Free Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 12th at 1pm

Children are invited to join in an Easter Egg Hunt at the Lutheran Church of the Savior, 426 Davis Road, Bedford, MA.  Rain or Shine.
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The Transylvanians Are Coming!

Choral Concert
Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
First Parish in Concord Sanctuary
20 Lexington Road, Concord, Ma
First Parish will welcome the forty-member Choir of the János Zsigmond Unitarian High School from Kolozsvár, Transylvania (Romania) to Concord from April 24 – 28, the final stop on their concert tour of the eastern United States.
They will perform a concert on Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 pm, which will feature Hungarian folk songs, accompanied by traditional dancers and musical instruments, as well as European and American songs in eleven languages.
Be prepared for a unique cultural experience as they take you on a musical journey! There is a suggested donation of $20 for attende

The Concord Players present “Urinetown” May 2-17, 2025

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players’ production of URINETOWN: The Musical!
It’s a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions – including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil ‘Urine Good Company’, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off a very basic human right: the privilege to pee.
Despite the title, this multiple Tony Award winner is an irreverent satire, whose sharp wit and non-stop humor presents the endlessly comic side of unchecked capitalism, corporate greed and social irresponsibility.
Boxborough resident Martha Warren, having played numerous roles on the Concord Players stage, is making her Musical Director debut for this production.
Carlisle resident Chuck Holleman portrays Joseph “Old Man “Strong, leading character Bobby Strong’s rebellious father, whose refusal to pay the fee sends him off to ‘Urinetown’, ultimately launching the revolution.
Acton residents Crisanto Guadiz plays “Tiny Tom”, a member of the Poor Ensemble who fights for the cause, and Samantha Casale as “Mrs. O’Henry”.
Chris Govang of Ayer plays “Officer Barrel”, a thuggish and aggressive policeman.
Urinetown the Musical takes a modern approach to examine the concept of a revolution on this road to freedom paved with catchy music, flashy dance sequences and witty comedy.
You’ll laugh so hard you’ll…well, you get the idea.
Performances: May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 at 8:00 pm and May 4 & 11 at 2:00 pm at The Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA
For tickets and more information: concordplayers.org

Fresh Start Furniture Bank

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We had another good day at Fresh Start on Tuesday with nice weather for clients to arrive as well as several donors.  One donor, our regular angelic Judy was there with donations when I arrived for my shift at 9AM.  Another donor brought two big boxes containing 8(?) towels sets, brand new from the store - Kohl’s I think.  The details were lost in the excitement!
Our volunteers put together kitchen sets for our clients.  At present we really need measuring cups and measuring spoons, spatulas, and both slotted and non-slotted spoons.  Also pot holders, placemats and kitchen towels.  We are also low on baking pans, platters, serving bowls and both small and medium pans.
In our furniture department we need couches, couches, and couches!  Also dressers and kitchen tables & chairs.
Our linen department needs more comforters, blankets and throws.  It’s getting warmer outside but we need them for our clients.
Finally, to make a home cozy we need lamps and artwork for our clients to choose.
We are open to accept housewares on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9-noon and furniture on Saturday from 8:30-10:30.  We are located at 16 Brent Drive in Hudson, just past Sauta Farms condos on Lower Main St.  Check our website (above) for other information and thank you for helping us to help others

Annual Plant Swap at West Acton Citizens’ Library

Hosted by Acton Garden Club
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM
21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, MA, 01720
Join fellow plant enthusiasts for the West Acton Citizens’ Library 3rd Annual Plant Swap. The Acton Garden Club is hosting and invites everyone to come share and talk about plants!

What is a Plant Swap?
A Plant Swap is an event where houseplant enthusiasts can come together to swap cuttings, propagations, and their own houseplants with other like-minded green fingered people. - Emma Sibley, Founder London Terrariums
Bring one or more healthy, pest-free plants. We will set you up on a table to display your offering(s), providing cards to identify plants and name tags to greet and meet other green fingered people. Make your offer to the owner of that plant you covet and exchange your plants for new acquisitions. Not green-fingered? No matter, come with your questions to learn more about plants, we can’t wait to learn more from you! For more information contact Cathy Fochtman lcfochtman@gmail.com.

Join Us for Holy Week
at St. Irene Parish, Carlisle

Holy Thursday: April 17
7:30 PM, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet, Procession of the Eucharist to the Altar of Reservation
Good Friday: April 18
4:00 PM, A Children’s Service including the Passion and Death of Christ.
7:30 PM, The Solemn Good Friday Liturgy including the Proclamation of the Passion and Death of Christ, sung Prayers of the Faithful, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion
Holy Saturday: April 19
7:30 PM, The Easter Vigil, the first Mass of Easter, including the Lighting of the New Fire (outdoors, weather permitting).
Easter Sunday: April 20
ST. BERNARD CHURCH, Concord - Masses at 8 am, 10 am and 12 pm at 12 Monument Square, Concord
ST. IRENE CHURCH, Carlisle - Mass at 11:00 am at 187 East Street, Carlisle

7 Southern Rail Brings High-Energy Bluegrass to Concord Conservatory of Music

Get ready for an evening of toe-tapping fun! Southern Rail, a beloved bluegrass band celebrating over four decades of musical excellence, will perform at the Concord Conservatory of Music on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Before Southern Rail takes the stage at 7:00 PM, join us for a Bluegrass Band Scramble at 11:00 AM. This exciting event will feature local bluegrass musicians forming impromptu bands and jamming together, creating a lively and spontaneous musical experience.
Then, as the evening begins, Southern Rail will deliver their high-energy performance, riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor, and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work, promising an unforgettable night of bluegrass music. The band features CCM faculty member Rich Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals, Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, and John Tibert on mandolin and harmony vocals. Together, they create rich vocal textures and deliver beautiful, creative bluegrass arrangements that have captivated audiences for years.
This event offers the perfect opportunity to experience the joy and vibrancy of live bluegrass music. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the genre, both the Bluegrass Band Scramble and Southern Rail’s dynamic performance are sure to delight.
Event Details:
● Bluegrass Band Scramble: ○ When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM, 3:00 pm Live Concert with participants
○ Where: Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street Concord, MA 01742
○ Admission: $35 (please reserve your spot and pay in advance)
● Southern Rail Bluegrass Performance:
○ When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM
○ Where: Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street Concord, MA 01742
○ Tickets: $25 General Admission, Free for students 18 and under.
○ Purchase: Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event.

Bedford Garden Club Aprfil Meeting

The Bedford Garden Club of Bedford is holding their next meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Road in Bedford at 6:00 PM: Social period.  6:30 PM:  Meeting and guest speaker is Deb Trickett on The Captured Garden – Chameleon Containers. Visit the website at:
https://thecapturedgarden.com
Container start off with the glorious colors and textures of one season and then “changes its colors” when the next season makes its appearance.
Deb Trickett will speak about container garden designs and techniques and will create some container gardens during her presentation.   She is an award-winning garden container designer, Deb has worked in the gardening industry for over 30 years, starting her first job in a greenhouse at age 13 to her present position as owner of the Captured Garden.
By combining unusual plant material and creative design ideas, she creates gardens and containers that are truly one of a kind.  The public is invited.  Visit the club’s website at: https://www.bedfordgardenclub.org
New england folk frestival

New England Folk Frestival

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 2025 Festival is on April 25-27 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752
The Festival is unique because of the participatory nature of the events. Not only are there concerts and performances, but there are also opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music, dance, and folk arts culture. There is music everywhere!  You will find jam sessions, instrument workshops, group singing, 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, as well as sessions geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers.  It attracts more than 2000 attendees from all over the world and features close to 1000 performers.
This year, NEFFA is offering special reduced rate  “Festival Sampler Tickets” to introduce the festival to a wider audience.
Please spread the word!  The NEFFA Sampler ticket ($10; kids under 8 are free) is 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, storytelling and exhibits at the Ramblin’ Road Show and Homemade Hootenanny. Take the kids to the Family Activities Area, then enjoy a snack at the food trucks while watching traditional Morris dance performances outside. Sampler tickets admission will only be available on Saturday April 26th from 11AM-4PM  More information at  https://www.neffa.org/festival-sampler/

Fresh Start Furniture Bank

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It was another great Saturday at Fresh Start in Hudson!  Clients showed up on time and with trucks.  Our translators arrived in time to help with a Portuguese-speaking client.  Several new volunteers began their shifts.
   Fifteen minutes after our furniture donation time had ended at 10:30, a couple arrived from Uxbridge with a car and trailer full of furniture, including two couches!  They are cleaning out a parent’s home.  At the time, we had three couches available for clients (we typically have more than 10).  After checking with the folks who were loading the trucks for clients we said we would take all the furniture.   There was no way that we were going to turn the donors and their two couches away, even if I had to muscle the couches through the front door by myself (unlikely!!)
     Please take a look at our website to see what we do and do not accept, where we send our truck for pick-ups and the requirements for that.  Keep us in mind when you’re doing spring cleaning or updating your home.   We need more couches and loveseats, chairs and recliners, dining tables & chairs and housewares and linens. And remember - if you wouldn’t give it to a good friend, please don’t give it to us!

Hearts, Hugs & Hope: A Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Group Offered by Concord Park

April 10, 2025, 12:00 pm, hosted by Concord Park Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, 68 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord. Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia isn’t easy, so it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you’re going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. Please contact Amanda Spinale, Compass Memory Care Director, at 978-369-4728 or aspinale@concordpark.org for more information and the Zoom link. This group is free and open to the public.
Concord Park Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support is a project of the nonprofit Volunteers of America Massachusetts, which has supported local seniors with specialized services for over 75 years.
Some of the 120 vendors

“The Power Of Angels!”
30Th Annual Craft And Vendor Fair

Treasures Antiques, Collectables & MORE! will be hosting the annual “Power of Angels” fundraiser to benefit Kitty Angels, Inc. on Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and 4th. The event will take place on the grounds at Treasures from 9AM to 5PM, rain or shine, both days.
   The kitties and 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. We’ll have the ‘603 Smok’n Que BBQ Company’ food truck on site with the best slow smoked BBQ in New Hampshire! Also, the crew from Mapledell Farm will be on hand again, showcasing a petting zoo as well as horse and pony rides. Look for all your favorite vendors, including Artist Lori-Ellen Budenas of Respect the Wood, Cam’s Shop, Monica Gesualdo of Trading Faces and Central Birch Art Studio, Seasonal Creations by Laurianne, The Glass Bottle, The Pearl Shop!, Ink 3-D, Damsel Safety Chick, Threaded Treasures, New Hampshire Board Games/Lime on the Loose, Hearts Design Jewelry, Gabe’s Creations, Wolfpac Studio, All About Honey, Luv Belly Rubs, Dubz Dyes, Nana’s Odds & Ends, Oak Hill Designs, Morel Woodworking, SoGo Metal Art, Happy Cat Creations, Vinyl Revival, Midnight Kitty Creations, Crafts By Sherry, To Bead Or Knot Two Bead, Willey’s Whirleys, Dollar Shy Farm, Color Street, Crystal X Clear Collection, LuLaRoe, Custom Care Designs, 2 Good 2 Be Baked, Tupperware, Krochet Voodoo, Fiber Art By Eve Huston, Eclectic Touches and Just A Bunch Of Knots. Be sure to check the Treasures website as the list continues to grow! 
     The bands and soloists for the event will consist of “9 Strings” with Dick Spencer and Dan Rodd, Roosta Gulla, Sunset Rhythm, Wildwood with Paul & Donna, Jeff Damon, Side Effects and Joey Peavey!
      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. All to benefit Kitty Angels, Inc. 
   Kitty Angels, Inc. is the sole beneficiary of this event. This is the 30th year that the owners of Treasures have been doing fundraisers for this non-profit, an all ‘unpaid’ volunteer organization. They are a no-kill cat shelter, dedicated to rescuing stray and abandoned cats and kittens, furnishing them with treatment for injuries or other health issues and then placing them into new forever homes with compatible owners. They are a 501(C) 3 charitable corporation where all donations are fully tax-deductible and every penny of every donation is used in the caring of cats.
    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 websites at www.TreasuresNH.com and www.kittyangels.org
   Please come, visit, and relax for a while. Consider adopting a new life-long forever-friend as well. Yes, your pets are always welcome, too!

Groton Grange #7 Invites You to Our Traditional New England Contra Dance

on Saturday, April 5,, 2025,  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 Don Heinold,,  who will teach traditional New England style contra, square, and line dances to the 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.