$15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, entry to win $7K gift card for coming to give in June

BOSTON, June 9, 2025 — Atlantic hurricane season began this month. Disasters like hurricanes and severe summer weather can disrupt blood drives for several days and impact the momentum of a growing blood supply. Help the American Red Cross plan for the unexpected by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.

Even when hospitals are fully stocked with blood products, sudden events can cause a rapid drop in the availability of lifesaving transfusions. While many may be engaging in outdoor adventures this month, the Red Cross asks people to continue making and keeping donation appointments a part of their June plans.

Blood has a shelf life of 42 days, which means ongoing donations are key to ensure medical needs are met. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed as the summer season continues.

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, and June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Join the Red Cross in celebrating the spirit of humanity by giving blood or platelets. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to book a time to donate. Those who come to give June 1-30, 2025, will get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/June.
 
Upcoming blood donation opportunities June 16-30

Sudbury
6/18/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Rd
6/26/2025: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Rd

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

Amplify your impact − volunteer!
Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donation experience.

Volunteers can also serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for either position visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
 
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
 

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

Among the items included in the calendar will be celebrations that will be going on all year for our country's 250th Anniversary.

A monthly sponsorship for the calendar is $250.   You can sponsor in your family name, in memory of someone, or your business.
Deadline for this is July 1, 2025
You can send your sponsorship information to
Marlborough Historical Society
P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA. 01752
or
you can contact Linda Rennie at
lrennie5371@gmail.com

 Date squares remembering a birthday, anniversary, etc  can be purchased for $5.00 each.   The deadline for this is July 30, 2025


You can  send your square information and payment to
the Marlborough Historical Society
P.O. Box 513
Marlborough, MA 01752

If you have any questions on any of these items, please contact me
at - lrennie5371@gmail.com 

 

To have a new kitchen installed and ready for Thanksgiving 2025, you'll need to start planning and executing the project well in advance. Here's a general timeline and steps to consider:
1. Initial Planning & Budgeting (Now - June 2025):

• Define Your Needs & Wants: Consider your cooking style, storage needs, and preferred aesthetic. Do you entertain frequently? How much counter space do you require? What appliances are essential?
• Set a Realistic Budget: Kitchen remodels can range widely in price depending on the scope of the project, materials chosen, and whether you DIY or hire professionals. Establish a budget early and stick to it as much as possible.
• Research & Inspiration: Gather ideas from magazines, websites like Houzz, and showrooms. Save photos of kitchens you love to communicate your style to designers or contractors.
• Timeline Considerations: Factor in the time needed for design, material selection, ordering, demolition, construction, and installation. Major renovations (moving walls, altering layouts) take longer than simple replacements. 

2. Design & Material Selection (June - July 2025):

• Consult with a Kitchen Designer: A professional can help you create a functional and beautiful design that meets your needs and budget.
• Choose Cabinets, Countertops, Appliances, and Fixtures: Select materials that fit your style, budget, and durability requirements. Consider lead times for ordering these items.
• Finalize the Design and Obtain Quotes: Get detailed quotes from contractors for the demolition, construction, and installation work based on your finalized design. 

3. Hiring Contractors & Permitting (August 2025):

• Select a Reputable Contractor: Check reviews, ask for references, and ensure they are licensed and insured.
• Obtain Necessary Permits: Your contractor should handle this process, but ensure all permits are in place before work begins. 

4. Demolition & Construction (September - October 2025):

• Demolition: This can be disruptive, so plan accordingly. Ensure proper disposal of old materials.
• Construction: This phase includes plumbing, electrical work, framing, and drywall installation. Ensure these are completed according to code and specifications. 

5. Installation & Finishing (October - November 2025):

• Cabinet Installation: This is a crucial step. Check for proper leveling and alignment.
• Countertop Installation: Ensure the countertops are installed correctly and sealed properly.
• Appliance Installation: Verify that all appliances are installed and functioning correctly.
• Backsplash, Flooring, and Painting: Install these finishing touches to complete the kitchen remodel. 

6. Final Walk-Through & Clean Up (Mid-November 2025):

• Thorough Inspection: Do a final walk-through with your contractor to address any remaining issues.
• Deep Cleaning: Clean the entire kitchen thoroughly to prepare for Thanksgiving cooking. 

7. Enjoy Your New Kitchen for Thanksgiving! (Late November 2025)
Tips for a Successful Project:

• Communicate Regularly: Maintain clear communication with your contractor and designer throughout the project.
• Be Flexible: Expect some unexpected delays or issues. Be prepared to make adjustments as needed.
• Document Everything: Keep records of contracts, permits, invoices, and design plans. 

By starting early, planning diligently, and communicating effectively, you can increase the likelihood of having a beautiful and functional new kitchen ready for your Thanksgiving celebrations in 2025. 

LINCOLN, Mass. – A new outdoor exhibition that explores relationships between the natural world and ideas of home will open Thursday, June 5, at The Trustees’ deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln. Nature Sanctuarywill feature new site-responsive commissions and loans by six contemporary women artists.
The featured artists in Nature Sanctuary are Venetia Dale, Kapwani Kiwanga, Joiri Minaya, Zohra Opoku, Kathy Ruttenberg, and Evelyn Rydz. Dale and Rydz are both Massachusetts-based artists, continuing deCordova’s support of artists from the region.
“Nature Sanctuary offers our public a way to experience deCordova’s art and landscape as deeply interconnected. The artworks respond to and emphasize their ecological surroundings and make us more aware of the ways humans shape and protect the natural environment,” shares Sarah Montross, Museum Director and Chief Curator of deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum.
The exhibition is framed by deCordova’s past as a family home as well as its present-day integration within The Trustees, Massachusetts’ largest and the nation’s first conservation and preservation nonprofit.
Spanning the Sculpture Park’s front lawns and beyond, the new installations express refuge, care, and the shared protective relationships between humans and the natural world. The artists respond to past, present, and future ramifications of ecological change, as well as histories of land use and the movement of people, plants, and animals across homelands. Their projects reveal contradictions inherent to a “nature sanctuary” and expose how protecting the natural world has been used, at times, to justify the exclusion or displacement of living beings.
The exhibition will also broaden ecological awareness of deCordova’s landscape, which is home to diverse flora and fauna, including nesting hawks, snapping turtles, and monarch butterflies. Public programming and interpretation will focus on connections between art and place. Nature Sanctuary will be on view through Fall 2026.

HARVARD, Mass. – Fruitlands Museum in Harvard has reopened for the 2025 with a new exhibition focusing on the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America, drawing from one of the oldest and largest repositories of Shaker archival material which is maintained by The Trustees of Reservations.
“a good many hands” Shaker Communities Woven through Word, Image & Object is now open to the public in the Seasonal Gallery at Fruitlands. Fruitlands sits just four miles from the site of the Harvard Shaker Village, first settled in 1781 and closed in 1918. Fruitlands Museum’s founder Clara Endicott Sears acquired many Shaker objects from the village, opening the first Shaker museum at Fruitlands in 1922. Those objects were entrusted to The Trustees when it acquired Fruitlands in 2016.
Fruitlands Museum is open May 1-Nov. 2 on Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, the museum is open holiday Mondays – Memorial Day, Labor Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day – from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance to the museum buildings is included in the admission to Fruitlands.

June 14, 2025 2:00 P.M. at the Marlborough
Senior Center, 40 New Street

This  event will recognize 15 men from Marlborough who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the service or as a direct result of their service.
This is open to the public

Please join the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable for an important program about the alarming intersection of domestic violence and easy access to guns.
Ruth Zakarin, CEO of the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, will explore what this connection means for survivor safety and the rate of domestic violence homicides, as well as the role domestic violence plays in mass shootings and community-based gun violence. Ruth also will examine how easy access to guns gives people who cause harm additional ways to threaten, coerce, and manipulate their current or former intimate partner without ever firing the weapon. The discussion will end with a call to action — steps we can all take to keep our communities safer from gun violence.

The program will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 7 PM on Zoom. This program is free, but registration is required. Please click here to register.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact the Roundtable at infodvrt@gmail.com.

Kindergarten – 5th graders: Games in the fields and woods! Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Tracking, Hiking, Shelter Building, Animal Adventures, Predator and Prey, Campfires & more!
6th -9th graders – Eco Adventures program with Kayaking, Laser Tag, Water Guns, Thursday Nighttime Games & S'mores.
9th grade or above – Counselor-in-Training program.
Campers welcome from all towns.
Before/After care available.
Mondays–Fridays in July & August from 9–3.
More info or to Register: tomdenneynaturecamp.org

June 23, 2025: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Acton Memorial Library
486 Main Street, Acton, MA


Please join the Acton 250 Committee for its next speaking event featuring historian and author Don N. Hagist on Monday, June 23 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in The Acton Memorial Library’s Meeting Room, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA. Don will share lesser-known narratives from the Revolutionary Era, including the lives of British soldiers who engaged the colonials on April 19, 1775 and maintained the Siege of Boston for the following year.

Don 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 engineering consultant and technical editor, and also writes for several well-known syndicated cartoonists.
Remote Participation: A recording will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250  where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store.

The Missions & Outreach Ministry at ACC is thrilled to announce a new tradition at Acton Congregational Church — our First Annual Handmade Harvest Market @ ACC! Located in the heart of Acton, MA, this event brings together a variety of talented artisans and enthusiastic shoppers for a wonderful day of creativity and community.
What: A juried handmade craft fair celebrating creativity, community, and craftsmanship
Where: Acton Congregational Church, Acton, MA
When: November 1, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Vendor Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
  We're seeking artisans and crafters with high-quality, original handmade goods to apply for a spot at this juried market. The Handmade Harvest Market Committee will thoughtfully review all applications to ensure a vibrant and diverse selection of vendors.
  All proceeds from this market will benefit the outreach programs of Acton Congregational Church. Join us in making the Handmade Harvest Market at ACC a creative, meaningful, and memorable event!
  Applications can be submitted by using the button below or the following URL::
https://tinyurl.com/HHMVendor42025

An intimate support group for grieving mothers ...

Saturday June 21st
10:30am-12:30pm

The Hudson Public Library
Tavares Room
3 Washington St
Hudson, Ma

Navigating the 4th Trimester is a free in-person workshop that offers a supportive place for expecting parents to explore the physical, emotional, and relational challenges that accompany the first 3 months after birth. In this program you will learn evidence-based strategies to support a personal postpartum plan that includes practical strategies for adjusting to life with a newborn, coping with challenges related to sleep and feeding, managing changes in your relationships, and nurturing your own wellbeing during this transformative time. Join First Connections for this interactive session facilitated by lactation counselor and infant sleep consultant, Mary Beilman, who draws from over 20 years supporting new parents; and mental health counselor Emily Fiorini, who specializes in infant and parent mental health and is First Connections' program director. Helpful postpartum community resources are included. Birthing person and a support person are welcome to attend free of charge. This program will take place in Concord on Wednesday, June 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register through Steinberg Wellness Center for Mind and Body by calling 978-287-3777 or going to the http://emersonhealth.org website. 

Julia Hurd, a Speech & Language Pathologist at Clough Family Center for Rehab and Sports Therapies, will present a free, live webinar on Introducing Solid Foods for Infants on Thursday, June 12, 10-11:00 a.m. through First Connections. Starting solids can be such an exciting step as your baby is learning and growing But it can also be stressful when you may not be sure how to begin. The Starting Solid's presentation will be geared towards those with questions on how and when to begin solids to decrease that stress! We will go over the various readiness signs for solids which typically begin to appear around 6 months, but this may differ from baby to baby. We will also dive into which method may be best for you and your baby: baby-led weening or the traditional path. Tips, tricks and tools will be integrated at each part of the conversation to try and make this process as smooth as possible. Each baby and family will be different, but the information given by a licensed speech and language pathologist who works with babies and will help you determine what your baby will need and what you can expect on this new journey with your child! To receive the link to join this program, please email First Connections: lmatthews@jri.org. We are a free parent support and education program funded by the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care, serving all families with children under age 7 in 11 towns.

Hello - Student Ambassador Exchange Hosting is seeking caring families in the US to host foreign exchange high school students for the coming
school year. Our exceptional students come from Spain, Asia, Germany, Italy, and many other countries. If you have a spare bed, can provide
meals when the student is home, and can offer a nurturing and supportive environment, you have what it takes to help these students achieve their dreams while creating a unique, enriching experience for your family.

Sofia is active and friendly. She plays tennis and the oboe in her local orchestra. Sofia brings passion, creativity, and a genuine excitement for connecting with others. Marco is a sociable boy who likes basketball, swimming & soccer. He is excited to share his cultural traditions while embracing new
experiences with his host family!
We can help host families select a student whose personality and interests match what you feel your family and community have to offer.
Check out:  Student Ambassador Exchange and Meet Our Students  Email: info@saeglobal.org. Call 512-323-9595 ext 3040

June 10, 2025-Book Club Event at the Concord Free Public Library, Trustees Room,  Main Library , 129 Main St., Concord, MA. 10 AM. A book discussion about "The Things They Carried"  by Tim O'Brien is a collection of short stories about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War.  Copies of the book are available at the Main Library.

July 20,2025- Worcester Woo Sox Game-1:05PM-"Indebt to a Vet " event.. Tickets are $25/pp Contact 978-618-8525 for ticket info.

November 7, 2025-Lincoln Council on Aging,  Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA. 1:00PM.  "Trench Art and Trinkets: What Did They Bring Home>"  A presentation by Lincoln, MA               Veteran's Services Officer Peter Harvell.  Bring your trench art or militaria piece to be appraised at the event.

November 11, 2025-Vetaran's Day Flag Retirement Ceremony, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, MA.  8:00AM. The ceremony will include a prayer, a cannon salute, Taps being played ,  and the National Anthem followed by the flag retirement ceremony. Meet at 7:45 AM at Prichards's Gate at 34 Bedford Street, Concord, MA to join the MFSG march procession.

For more information about these events or becoming a MFSG member, please contact 978-618-8525. Look for additional military related events in the Boston/Metro West area on our Facebook page.

The Friends of the Hudson Public Library are hosting their 3nd annual YART and Yard Sale on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (rain date will be Sunday, June 22 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm). This event is a fundraiser to raise money for programs and museum passes for the Hudson Public Library, while providing a shopping experience for the community and supporting our local artists and crafters.

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

For more details and registration information, go to huds.pl/YART25 or ask at the Hudson library.

 

• Location: Littleton Middle School (55 Russell Street, Littleton, MA)
• Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Farm tour to follow)

• Action for Healthy Kids Leadership – advancing equity and policy for better school meals
• Chef John C. White – John Stalker Institute, leading a scratch-cooking demo
• Dr. Manasa Mantravadi – Pediatrician and culinary medicine expert
• Local farmers and vendors – providing insight on regional food sourcing
• State and federal legislators – engaging with scalable models for reform

• "The food in Littleton's cafeterias is the best I've experienced in 27+ years," said Lyn Snow, Director of Student Services. "Even students with food selectivity and medical diets are participating with enthusiasm and confidence."
• "My son asked for school pizza for his birthday," a parent shared. "That's how much he loves it."
• "It's like a restaurant—chefs even ask if you'd like more!" said one student.

• 7:45 AM – Registration & Breakfast
• 8:05 AM – Welcome & Roundtable Overview (AFHK)
• 8:10 AM – Remarks from Superintendent Dr. Kelly Clenchy
• 8:15 AM – Guest Introductions & AFHK Mission
• 8:30 AM – "Small Changes, Big Impacts" – Leah Botko, SN Director
• 8:45 AM – Scratch-Cooking Demo – Chef John C. White
• 9:30 AM – Group Discussion: School Nutrition Challenges & Solutions
• 10:45 AM – Break
• 11:00 AM – Workshop: Recognition Award Application Process
• 11:30 AM – Vendor Showcase: Local Food Suppliers & Partners
• 12:00 PM – School Lunch Experience: Build-Your-Own Chipotle Bowl with 8th Grade Class
• 12:30 PM – Depart for Farm Tour
• 12:45 PM – Local Farm Tour -Spring Brook Farm- 591 Great Rd, Littleton, MA 01460
• 1:30 PM – Closing Remarks – Leah Botko & Rob Bisceglie (AFHK)

Native Plant Trust is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lea Johnson as Director of Conservation. Dr. Johnson brings extensive experience in community ecology, ecological restoration, and urban ecosystems, blending foundational scientific research with practical applications for sustainable land management and ecological design. Bringing Dr. Johnson on board marks an important step forward as the organization celebrates its 125th anniversary, prepares to accelerate the rate of rare plant monitoring, and expands native plant seed banking and plant production activities.

 

Sudbury’s Memorial Day Parade and Grinnell Park Ceremonies take place on the last Monday in May. In 2025, the date is May 26. Come, view the parade or march with us as we visit Sudbury’s War Memorials. Honor an outstanding Sudbury citizen serving as Parade Marshal, and hear the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie play and the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute fire musket salutes.    Schedule events is found at: https://sudbury.ma.us/memorialday/2025/05/02/memorialdayparade2025/
The Parade and Ceremonies honor veterans of all wars that involved Sudbury residents, starting with King Philip’s War of 1676 through the 21st Century.  During these Memorial Day events, we especially remember men and women who lost their lives in service of their country. The observance is planned by the Town’s Memorial Day Committee. New members are welcome to join to help plan the 2026 event.  For information, see  https://sudbury.ma.us/selectboardsoffice/application-for-appointment-to-a-town-board-or-committee/
Allan Wallack, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Sudbury resident, will serve as 2025
Parade Marshal.  After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968, Mr. Wallack studied electrical engineering at the City College of New York and obtained a graduate degree in EE from Northeastern. He became an accomplished technology executive and investor with a 3-decade career of extensive leadership in developing startups, leading multiple companies to successful IPOs and acquisitions. His executive roles were complemented by prominent advisory and investment activities.
In retirement, he joined the board of The Tactical Reintegration Project, a non-profit organization run by veterans and Gold Star Family members. The Project aims to assist veterans with the transition to civilian life using sports therapy such as scuba diving, skiing, and others, to create a community of help.
The Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Rugged Bear Plaza, 410 Boston Post Road, where the Parade Marshall, Scouts, and a delegation from the Native American Cultural Center will join members of the Sudbury Military Family Network, and veterans’ organizations, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute, and the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie.  Musket salutes will be fired at each parade stop by the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute.
All veterans are invited to join in the line of march at Rugged Bear Plaza. Uniforms are not required. Civilian clothes which respect the dignity of the occasion (dark slacks, white dress shirt, and hat that identifies your branch of service or veterans’ organization are appropriate). Transportation will be provided for those who wish to participate but feel they are not capable of marching along.
The Parade marches east along Route 20 then north on Concord Road, with stops at the Goodnow Library Civil War Monument, the Wadsworth Monument (King Philip’s War), and the World War II, Korean and Vietnam Memorials at Wadsworth Cemetery.
As the parade continues north on Concord Road, Brownies and Daisies join the marchers at  Ascension Parish.   At about11:00 a.m. the parade reaches Grinnell Park in the town center for   the Memorial Day Program.
Girl Scouts will sing, and the Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie will perform musical selections followed by musket salutes. Saesha Shetiya, a Curtis Middle School student, will sing the National Anthem.  Sudbury’s Thursday Garden Club will dedicate two benches installed near the WWI Memorial and the Blue Star Marker. The United Native American Council will perform a ceremony of peace. The Council has performed this ceremony for over 30 years during the Sudbury Memorial Day observance. Parade Marshall, Allan Wallack, will be recognized and deliver remarks. Finally the names of Sudbury veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day are read aloud. Taps will be played by U.S. Navy Captain (Retired) Paul Mawn.
Memorial Day Activities begin at Heritage Park at noon.  The Hosmer House, Sudbury Center, Old Sudbury Rd., will be open May 28th from 10 am to 2 pm.  The parlor will have a display recognizing school staff and Town employees and committee members who passed away in 2024.The Hosmer House store will offer for sale cup plates, dolls, ornaments, books, and the popular Sudbury throws that feature Sudbury‘s historical buildings. Refreshments will be served, and entrance is free of charge.  The Sudbury Historical Commission welcomes all to visit the Hosmer House.
Parade Route and Approximate Schedule
7:30 Revolutionary War Memorial Salute at Revolutionary War Cemetery
8:30 Commemorative ceremonies at Old North and New North Cemeteries
9:00 Parade assembles at Rugged Bear Plaza
9:30 Parade begins at Rugged Bear Plaza
9:45 Civil War Monument at Goodnow Library
10:00 Colonel Bonazzoli Salute, Wadsworth Monument Salute
10:10 United Native American Cultural Council (UNACC) Ceremony at King Philip Monument and Sudbury Minuteman Musket Salute & TAPS
10:30 Prayer at WW II, Korea, and Vietnam War Monuments, Wadsworth Cemetery. Service Flags are raised from half-staff to full-staff. Flag of the United States raised to full-staff.
11:00 Brownies and Daisies join parade at Ascension Parish
11:20 Sudbury Memorial Day Program begins at Grinnell Park at Sudbury Town Center.
Opening remarks.
Saesha Shetiya sings the National Anthem.
Minuteman Musket Salute.
Steve Milley delivers prayer for Memorial Day Main Event.
Thursday Garden Club dedicates two benches next to WWI Memorial.
Allen Walleck, Parade Marshall, delivers remarks.
Sudbury Fyfe & Drum Companie plays Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Girls Scouts sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”.
UNACC Ceremony of Peace.
Thank you announcements.
Names of veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day are read.
TAPS.

Trail Laying Event Planned for May 21 at 10:00 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) has broken ground on an innovative trail that will make its Wolbach Farm property in Sudbury more accessible to people who rely on wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and crutches. The trail and all amenities will be free and open to the public year-round.
On April 28, the nonprofit conservation organization began installing its first-ever All Persons’ Trail at Wolbach Farm, which also serves as SVT headquarters. When the trail is completed, mobility-impaired visitors and young explorers in strollers will be able to enjoy the meadow and woodland and all the native plants and animals who call this area home.
The All Persons’ Trail will include an ADA-Accessible Farm House Path that leads visitors to a pollinator meadow and an observation terrace with excellent views of the historic barn and meadow along Route 27. A new community picnic grove will feature picnic tables that accommodate those in wheelchairs. Eventually, the trail will expand to an All Persons’ portion that runs 1,000 feet into the woodland landscape so more people can enjoy the serenity of nature.
Davnet Conway, Executive Director of SVT said, “The installation of the All Persons’ Trail means that more people will be able to accept SVT’s invitation to explore, gather, and find their belonging in nature. We are thrilled to break ground on this innovative and welcoming project.”
The trail route and surface were carefully planned to provide a firm, natural-looking surface that is friendly to wheelchairs and strollers and to people using walkers, yet is eco-friendly and porous enough to allow water to permeate into the ground.
A Trail Laying ceremony will be held on May 21 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the launch of the project. Local officials and leaders are anticipated to attend. In July, SVT will also host a public Ribbon Cutting celebration for the ADA-Accessible Farm House Path.
SVT anticipates breaking ground on the woodland section of the All Persons’ Trail in Spring 2026. The grades of this trail will exceed ADA-acceptable limits, but they will comply with standards set by U.S. Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines. The trail will also have the same stabilized surface that is friendly to wheelchairs and strollers.
“The All Persons’ Trail kicks off an exciting future for SVT,” said Director of Conservation Laura Mattei. “This is the first time we have created an accessible path, and we hope the lessons we learn will enable us to install similar trails at other properties in the future. We want to welcome everyone to explore and enjoy our wonderful natural areas.”
SVT is seeking funding for the project through government and foundation grants and through private donations. Naming and dedication opportunities along the trail are available to individuals and businesses. More information is available at svtweb.org/APtrail.

When: Wednesday, May 28, 7:00-8:15pm
Where: Zoom
ACTON: Was Mass Save the main driver behind last winter’s high utility bills? Energy efficiency expert Mark Dyen argues that, rather than being the culprit, Mass Save is actually our path away from high energy bills and fuels that endanger the biosphere. Join us as he explores the mission of Mass Save, its funding, and the actual dynamics behind the winter’s steep bills. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1971.

When: Tuesday, May 20, 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Zoom
ACTON: Bob Zogg, co-founder of the HeatSmart Alliance, will give the audience a clear and comprehensive overview of recent advances in heat pump technology, with time for homeowner experiences and questions. How we use energy matters! Sponsored by MassEnergize, with support from EnergizeActon.org. Info/Sign-Up at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1825

Join us this Sunday 5/18 at Ward Park from 11am-3pm!
Free activies and entertainment for the kids!
Beer Garden and Food Trucks for the adults!

The Military Family Support Group (MFSG) is a volunteer organization whose mission is to provide support to anyone with an active duty service member serving in the military.  Our goal is to help educate members on military life, customs, and traditions as well as provide outreach, benefit awareness, and social networking opportunities.  In addition, MFSG offers support to family members with a active duty service member transitioning to veteran status.  MFSG hosts events throughout the year and is open to individuals, families,  and friends in the Concord/Carlisle and surrounding communities with an active duty member serving in all branches of the military.  Follow us on Facebook or at  milfamilysg@gmail.com

2025 MFSG Schedule of Events
June 10, 2025-Book Club Event at the Concord Free Public Library, Trustees Room,  Main Library , 129 Main St., Concord, MA. 10 AM. A book discussion about “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien is a collection of short stories about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War.  Copies of the book are available at the Main Library.

July 20,2025- Worcester Woo Sox Game-1:05PM-”Indebt to a Vet “ event.. Tickets are $25/pp Contact 978-618-8525 for ticket info.
November 7, 2025-Lincoln Council on Aging,  Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd. Lincoln, MA. 1:00PM.  “Trench Art and Trinkets: What Did They Bring Home>”  A presentation by Lincoln, MA               Veteran’s Services Officer Peter Harvell.  Bring your trench art or militaria piece to be appraised at the event.

November 11, 2025-Vetaran’s Day Flag Retirement Ceremony, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, MA.  8:00AM. The ceremony will include a prayer, a cannon salute, Taps being played ,          and the National Anthem followed by the flag retirement ceremony. Meet at 7:45 AM at Prichards’s Gate at 34 Bedford Street, Concord, MA to join the MFSG march procession.

For more information about these events or becoming a MFSG member, please contact 978-618-8525. Look for additional military related events in the Boston/Metro West area on our Facebook page.

June 12, 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.

Fewer rainy days, flowers starting to bloom, and warmer weather are all signs that May is here. It’s a time to stop and look at your surroundings, appreciate the beauty of nature. Take time this month to also check in on yourself and others. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While progress has been made over the years in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, there is still more work to be done.
It is important to take care of your mental health as it can affect everything you do. If you’re constantly stressed with no outlet to release it, you may find yourself consistently on edge, where even minor issues have major impacts. If all you do is care for others and neglect yourself, you could burnout. You can’t pour your energy into others without also taking time to replenish your own. These are just a few examples of how neglecting our mental health can affect our well-being.
There are multiple things you can do to take care of your mental health. It can be small, like getting 10-15 minutes of sunlight daily to help boost your mood, decreasing your social media consumption, or giving yourself a few minutes to relax instead of going from one task to another whenever possible. Just how the mind affects the body, the body also impacts your mind. Drinking more water, getting the necessary vitamins and nutrients from your food, and moving your body — whether it’s a walk down the street or time at the gym — all help your brain function. There are also bigger things you can do, like planning a getaway, trying something new, or talking to a friend or a mental health professional when needed.
Mental health is often a silent battle; however, the signs that someone is struggling can be loud once you know what to look for. It’s important to look out for others who may be struggling but don’t know how to express what they’re experiencing. We can never know exactly what is going on inside someone else’s mind, so take the time to be prepared for any situation. For instance, someone experiencing suicidal ideation may not openly share the depth of their thoughts. However, there are warning signs for suicide. These may include sudden changes in appearance and eating habits, a loss of interest in things normally loved, increased anger and irritability, giving away prized possessions, and more. For a more extensive list of suicide warning signs, visit www.jasonfoundation.com. There you will find risk factors, additional warning signs, resources, and a list of their locations across the country to find the closest Jason Foundation Affiliate Office to help you or someone you know. The Jason Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to the education and prevention of youth suicide. They offer free trainings and materials to educate the public on youth suicide.
This month, check in on those around you, and on yourself. Everyone can benefit from someone asking how they’re really doing. Give someone the opportunity to recognize the struggle they’re facing, so it can be overcome.

I was so happy to attend the Middlesex and Worcester Senior Conference on April 24th at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough, with 250+ seniors from across the district in attendance. Seniors who attended the conference had access to a multitude of workshops, health screenings, information tables, yoga, Zumba, an art workshop, and of course, our raffle prizes! They also enjoyed a complimentary breakfast and lunch and performances by local Marlborough band “The Romeos Duo.”
I am deeply grateful to the Assabet Valley Superintendent, principal and students for their warm welcome and support to the seniors at the conference. I also want to thank our corporate sponsors: Friends of the Marlborough Seniors, Point32Health, Christopher Heights, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan, Harvey Waste and Recycling Services, Bouvier Pharmacy and Home Medical Solutions, Fallon Health, Boston Scientific, Avidia Bank and Digital Federal Credit Union. I appreciate the incredible vendors who offered valuable information to the attending seniors and the companies and agencies who provided raffle prizes.
Thank you once again for attending this wonderful event. I hope you can join us next year for the 45th Annual Senior Conference. If you have ideas for new sessions, programming, or entertainment, please be in touch with my office at James.Eldridge@MaSenate.gov.
Sincerely,
Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough)
Middlesex and Worcester district

Design a nature-themed T-shirt and send in your entry by Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm. Entries will be voted on by the staff, and if yours is chosen then it will be printed on the T-shirts.
Rules/Notes:
Entries must be sent via regular mail to PO Box 14, Bolton, MA 01740 and be in the post office box by Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm So please either mail it to get there in time or put a stamp on it/pay when you get there and give it to the people at the counter to put in the box. Do not put in the mailbox outside or the slot inside since all mail gets sent out to the distribution center before coming back to Bolton. The Post Office counter closes from 11:00am-12:00pm on weekdays, so don’t go during those times.
Entries must be on a regular 8.5″x11″ white piece of paper that has not been folded.
Entries must be drawn in black pen ink or Sharpie.
Entries must be signed by the artist (write clearly so we can read your name).
Do not write anything else on the design (the printer adds the name of the camp and the year).
Think about the printing and do not make any lines that are too close together and will turn into blobs (e.g. feathers on a bird need to be distinct).
Please review the below list of past designs so there is no recent duplication.
Feel free to scan and email us a sketch of your idea and we will give you feedback (technical only) before you draw your final submission.
DO NOT TRACE. ORIGINAL ARTWORK ONLY.
Ask us if you have any questions.
https://www.tomdenneynaturecamp.org/tee-shirt-design-contest

MARLBOROUGH, MA - The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest is thrilled to announce a reimagined celebration of youth and community leadership with its inaugural Great Futures Night presented by Main Street Bank. This inspiring evening, a fresh take on the traditional Hall of Fame Breakfast, will be held on Thursday, June 5th, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Marlborough, located at 75 Felton Street from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Great Futures Night promises to be an unforgettable occasion, offering guests a unique opportunity to network with youth members and hear firsthand the powerful stories and experiences of BGCMW’s remarkable young members. Event attendees will gain insights into the life-changing programs and initiatives at BGCMW that empower local youth while witnessing the presentation of BGCMW’s highest honors and recognizing individuals who have made a significant impact on the lives of young people and the community.
A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Ron Young Memorial Award to Trish Davidson, for her long-time commitment to the Clubs. New Hall of Fame inductees, Larissa Thurston, Gary Violette, and Jenny Perez, will also be honored for their exceptional contributions to the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest.
Celebrating the remarkable achievements and inspiring journeys of BGCMW’s young members, the 2025 Youth of the Year recipients are Yasmin Mendes Andrade of the Hudson Clubhouse, Arron Pridgeon of the Marlborough Clubhouse and Karlos Seidel, Jr. of the Framingham Clubhouse. These awards emphasize the extraordinary potential of Club members and the vital role the Boys & Girls Clubs play in shaping bright futures, made possible through the generous support of the community.
Tickets for Great Futures Night are now on sale and open to the public. Don’t miss this chance to connect with inspiring young people and dedicated community leaders. Visit www.bgcmetrowest.org/hall-of-fame to purchase your ticket or make a donation in recognition of one of the deserving honorees.

Vacation Bible School in Marlborough: Registration is open for Wonder Junction, the Vacation Bible School offered by Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 472 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.  VBS will be held the week of July 21-25 from 9 am to 2 pm.  It is open to students preK through 8th grade.  The cost is $40 per student; scholarships are available.  Children will grow their knowledge and discover the joy of praising Jesus.  They will explore the Old West through stories, crafts, games, music and other activities, and asking big questions that will help their understanding of who he really is.  For registration information call 508-481-8493 or go to www.holytrinitymarlborough.org.  Class sizes are limited - don’t delay!  Registration deadline is June22nd.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH– 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 3 loops branching off the 5km route. Except for one stretch of the 10km route on 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, and the town center.
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.

May 20, 2025    6:00 P.M. “Marlborough WWII Service and Sacrifice”.
Matt Sargent  at the Marlborough Public Library
“Have you ever wondered who the streets, parks, squares, and schools in the City are named for? Are you interested in learning more of the stories of those from Marlborough who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II? The Marlborough Historical Society will be highlighting the stories of each of these heroes on the 20th of May with never before seen photos, stories on those with a connection to Marlborough who are not on the monument downtown and a night of remembrance for those who gave all for us. Please come join us!”

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

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.

- 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

 

The First United Methodist Church of Marlborough, 52 Church Street, hosts a yard sale Friday, April 25 6-8pm and Saturday, April 26 9am-2pm.  Great deals on furniture, clothes, toys, jewelry and more!

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.