HUDSON: On Wednesday, November 5th, the Assabet Valley Camera Club (AVCC) is pleased to host fine art photographer George Fellner. His appreciation of the wonders of the Earth along with highlights from his travels are expressed through a range of photographic genres. You can check out his images at www.gfellnerphotography.com .

The process of focus stacking involves taking a series of photographs at multiple focus points which are then combined into a single photo optimizing depth of field in sharp focus. George will present a step-by-step focus stacking demonstration using Photoshop. This program will also review the photo shoot process and software options.

Currently, AVCC meetings are using a hybrid approach where members can come together either in person or via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the program, contact AVCC at avcc.digital@hotmail.com a few days prior to the meeting to request a link to the event or to let us know you will be attending in person. Guests are welcome to attend up to two consecutive club meetings prior to becoming a member. For membership information, go to https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com/Club/MembershipInfo.aspx .The club’s Zoom room opens at 7:00 PM with a brief business meeting at 7:15 followed by George’s presentation at 7:30.

AVCC in-person meetings are held at the Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church Street, Hudson and are open to the public. The first meeting of the month generally features a program designed to instruct and/or to entertain camera enthusiasts.  During the second monthly meeting, a competition of members’ digital images is judged and critiqued by qualified individuals. Assabet Valley Camera Club, affiliated with both the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC) and the Photographic Society of America (PSA), participates in inter-club competitions on regional, national and international levels.


AVCC welcomes anyone interested in learning more about photography as a visual art and its practical application as a science.  Members benefit from the hands-on experiences, from the knowledge presented in programs, and from having their work critiqued. For more information, check out AVCC's website https://www.assabetvalleycameraclub.com// or click on the QR code.

Featuring Boyd Meets Girl and a unique partnership with Concord Conservatory and Powers Art Gallery Beyond the Notes, Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at 7:30pm EST

ARTISTS: Rupert Boyd (classical guitar), Laura Metcalf (cello), and founder Sarah Whitney (violin)
VENUE: First Parish Church (Parish Hall), Concord MA 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742
TICKETS: $30 General Admission/$35 at door/$15 Students
TICKET SALES AND GENERAL INFO: www.gobeyondthenotes.com

ABOUT THIS CONCERT:
Hailed as "Bold...edgy...totally engaging! Not to be missed!" Now celebrating its eleventh season in Concord, MA, Beyond the Notes breaks down the wall between audience and performers, creating a new experience rich in dialogue about the music and the artists themselves. For this upcoming concert, founder and artistic director Sarah Whitney invites Billboard chart-topping duo Boyd Meets Girl—Australian guitarist Rupert Boyd and American cellist Laura Metcalf—for an eclectic program that blurs and redefines traditional genres. Expect music by Caroline Shaw, Maurice Ravel, Radiohead, and more delightful selections.

Beyond the Notes is supported in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, Bedford Cultural Council, and Concord Local Cultural Council - local agencies that are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, astate agency. Prelude music will feature students from the Concord Conservatory of Music and artwork will be showcased onstage from Powers Gallery.

Children ages 10 and under are invited to wear their costumes and take part in First Parish of Sudbury's Fantastic & Fun 4th Annual Trunk or Treat So Others Can Eat! Collect candy, play games, and have lots of Ghoulish Fun!!

There is no fee to attend, but…PLEASE BRING A NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO DONATE to our collection for the Sudbury Community Food Pantry. The Food Pantry will accept donations of all unexpired food.

The event will take place in the First Parish Parking Lot (or inside if the weather is inclement) at 11:30AM on October 26th. Free parking is available across the street behind the Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Rd, Sudbury)

Looking to add a canine member to your family?
Join Save A Dog on Saturday, October 25, from 10 am to 12 pm at MetroWest Subaru, Route 9 East, Natick, for our “Meet & Greet” adoption event! Meet the adorable dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes and speak directly with staff who can introduce you and tell you more!
Monthly “Meet & Greet” events have been key to the success of hundreds of Save A Dog’s adoptions.
“This is always a fantastic opportunity for so many of our amazing, deserving pups to meet their potential forever person or family in a fun and welcoming setting,” says Julie Bolio, Save A Dog’s Shelter Manager. “Adoptions all over the country have slowed, leading to longer stays in shelters, so we especially appreciate the opportunity to give our pups extra exposure during 'Subaru Loves Pets Month!'
While Save A Dog adopters hail from all over New England and Massachusetts, “Meet & Greet” events are particularly popular with residents from surrounding communities including Acton, Maynard, Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Carlisle, Westford and Littleton.
More information about Save A Dog’s adoptable dogs (and cats) can be found at www.saveadog.org.
Interested adopters are encouraged to complete an online application beforehand (www.saveadog.org/applytoadopt.asp) to help streamline the adoption process and find the best match for their household.
Now celebrating 27 years of rescuing homeless dogs and cats through its Sudbury shelter and network of dedicated foster homes, Save A Dog has found loving families for nearly 9,000 companion animals.
See you Saturday, October 25! 

On October 26, 1-3 pm, take a walk to learn about American Chestnut Trees with the Westborough Community Land Trust!

Did you know there is an American Chestnut tree breeding orchard in Westborough? These trees once dominated North American forests. With their huge size and their ability to produce many bushels of tasty nuts per tree each year, they were a cornerstone of ecosystems and livelihoods. Chestnut blight, a fungal disease, killed most of these trees in the decades following its introduction from Asia in 1901, but exciting efforts are being made to bring this tree back to its former glory.
Learn the fascinating story behind the work that is being done on this tour of the American Chestnut orchard and the surrounding property! Led by Bill Davis of the American Chestnut Foundation.

Meet at the Mass Wildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road (off North Drive) in Westborough. Park at the “P” near the lower left corner of the map linked below.

Free, open to the public, no reservation needed. Less than 1 mile of walking on easy woodland trails with one moderate hill.
Before leaving check https://westboroughlandtrust.org/ for cancellations.
For questions contact: events@westboroughlandtrust.org
Trail Map: https://westboroughlandtrust.org/maps/WMA

Free Music Event by Dr. Andrew Marshall and the PCIS Choral Choir on Sunday, October 26 at 10:30AM at 330 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776

The White Ribbon Group, a subcommittee of the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable, is excited to announce its fall community offering as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
“Who Am I and Why Am I Here” is an interactive and experiential community education event, focused on engaging MetroWest community members in dialogue around our part in reducing domestic violence and how it impacts us all. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m., in the Community Meeting Room aat the Goodnow Public Library, 21 Concord Road in Sudbury.
 “Who Am I and Why Am I Here” will focus on connecting with community members, discussing our roles in addressing domestic violence, masculinity and the threads that bring us together. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in organized breakout groups, conversation prompts and community dialogue, led by public health and community engagement leaders. Through a series of questions and prompts, the group will dig deep into what draws us to this crucial topic and provide support and insight into how we can better address the community’s needs.
 "We are thrilled to be hosting “Who Am I and Why Am I Here” and look forward to rich conversation, the opportunity to connect and learn what draws us all to helping reduce domestic violence,” said J Verhoosky, Director of Youth & Family Services for the Town of Wayland and White Ribbon Group member. "This event provides a valuable platform for community members to discuss a variety of paths that have brought us together, discuss action steps to reduce violence, and identify ways to take action within the region.
“We hope you can join us and be a part of this enriching dialogue!”
 Key Details:
•          Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
•          Time: 7 p.m.
•          Location: Goodnow Public Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury
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The White Ribbon Group is a local initiative focused on engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls. It operates in collaboration with the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable. This aligns with the broader international White Ribbon Campaign, which aims to encourage men to speak out against violence against women and girls and promote healthy, positive attitudes and behaviors.
The White Ribbon Group works to foster a community environment free from violence by educating and empowering individuals of all genders, challenge gender-based violence and embrace healthy masculinity.
For more information on the Domestic Violence Roundtable, visit www.domesticviolenceroundtable.com. For more information on the White Ribbon Group, email whiteribbon.dvrt@gmail.com.