The First United Methodist Church cordially invites one and all to a free Thanksgiving Day dinner to be held at the church at 34 Felton St., Hudson, on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. at 4:30 pm and is free of charge to everyone who may be alone or not able to be with loved ones. 
As one of the many ways we reach out to others, one of our church members, Bob S., and his family will prepare a traditional holiday feast for people in the Hudson and surrounding communities, free of charge.   Come enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings, as we welcome the holiday spirit of giving, into our hearts.
Please visit us for this celebration of thanks for all our gifts and blessings and feel free to invite a friend or neighbor to join you.
As mentioned, the dinner is free but donations are always welcome.
We are located at 34 Felton Street, just over the hill, off the Hudson Rotary.    

More information is available at 978-562-2932 or at the church’s website: www.hudsonfumc.com.

The Stow Friends of the Council on Aging (SFCOA) will hold a special sale on Wednesday, November 19th, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Pompo Community Center (509 Great Road, Stow) with bargains galore for these wonderful collectibles!

All proceeds benefit Stow senior residents through the Stow COA. Thank you for supporting our event!

First United Methodist Church of Hudson is hosting our sixth annual Soup’s On event, on Saturday, November 8, at 5:00 pm.  We will be serving several different homemade soups, stews, chowders, and chili recipes, plus a variety of delicious desserts!

We will be asking for a free will offering from the attendees.  The funds raised will help pay our Church's heating costs.

We hope that you will join us!  Anyone familiar with the dinners held at FUMC will know that we have some very talented cooks! 

We are located at 34 Felton Street, just over the hill, off the Hudson Rotary. More information is available at 978-562-2932 or at the church’s website:  www.hudsonfumc.com.

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

 

Usher in the season with celebrated choral music
CONCORD, MA Issued October 27, 2025... Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents the holiday season concert “Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” on Saturday, December 6, 4 pm, at a new venue, Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord.  The performance is conducted by CWC Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank, accompanied by Simon Andrews, piano.

“Radiant Light: A Celebration of the Season,” features a glorious program of music, including Dan Forrest’s luminous “Lux: The Dawn from on High,” a multi-movement work scored for women’s chorus, piano, violin, and cello. Other favorites include Ruth Morris Gray’s jazzy, percussion-driven “What Child Is This” and “Siyahamba,” Forrest’s warm and inclusive “Shalom,” and Elaine Hagenberg’s heartfelt “O Come, Emmanuel.” At the conclusion of the concert, the audience will be invited to join a festive, traditional (and really fun!) carol singalong. The program features some of Boston's finest professional instrumentalists, including Anne-Marie Chubet, violin (Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra, Director, Boston College Baroque Ensemble); Andrew Koutroubas, cello (Boston Early Music Festival, Handel & Haydn Society Orchestra); Gary Fieldman, djembe (Portland Symphony, ME, and Springfield Symphony, MA).

Concord Women’s Chorus is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power of women’s voices through song, hailing from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices.  Acclaimed conductor Jane Ring Frank was recently awarded Choral Arts New England’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for her expertise at a ceremony where CWC performs under her direction, and in her honor.

CWC’s commitment to the mastery and performance of a dynamic repertoire for women transforms the act of choral singing into an instrument for collaboration, education, and connection. The ensemble features confident singers who care deeply about creating, through women’s voices, a source of strength and inspiration for themselves, the audience, and the world around us.

Tickets to “Radiant Light” are $30 adults, free for children under 12, available at simpletix.com/e/radiant-light-a-celebration-of-the-season-tickets-240537. Seating is limited; early purchase is recommended.  For more information, or to join Concord Women’s Chorus, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.

About Concord Women’s Chorus
Concord Women's Chorus (CWC), based in Concord, Massachusetts, is a 45-singer ensemble fostering the power in women’s voices through song. Singers hail from Concord and the greater Boston area. Artistic Director Jane Ring Frank conducts the chorus performing a wide variety of choral music, ranging from early music to contemporary repertoire, with an emphasis on works written for women’s voices. The ensemble has commissioned three new choral works to date.
CWC’s commitment to the mastery and performance of a dynamic repertoire for women transforms the act of choral singing into an instrument for collaboration, education, and connection. The ensemble features confident singers who care deeply about creating, through women’s voices, a source of strength and inspiration for themselves, the audience, and the world around us.
The chorus began in 1960 as the Concord Madrigals, a small group of women who expressed, through song, the strength of female community. Over the years the group has increased in size and capacity and greatly expanded its repertoire. In 2005, the Concord Madrigals became Concord Women’s Chorus, a name that reflects not only the evolution of the chorus but the abiding power of women’s voices.
In addition to concerts, CWC often engages in other performances and projects. The ensemble has engaged in several concert tours in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. For more information or to join CWC, email manager@concordwomenschorus.org, visit concordwomenschorus.org, and follow Concord Women’s Chorus on Facebook and Instagram.

Each year, as Thanksgiving approaches, Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks proudly continues its long-standing tradition of giving back through its Annual Turkey Drive supporting the Merrimack Valley Food Bank. What started years ago as a small company initiative has grown into a community effort that helps ensure local families can enjoy a warm and plentiful holiday meal.

The Turkey Drive is a true team effort, with Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks employees, customers, and local partners all pitching in to donate turkeys, canned goods, and other Thanksgiving essentials. The company collects and delivers the donations directly to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, where they're distributed to families across the region in time for the holiday.

"For us, this tradition is about more than just providing food, it's about sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving," said Derek Vacca -General Manager of Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks. "We're incredibly thankful for our customers and our community, and we want to do our part to help ensure everyone can celebrate the season surrounded by good food and good company."

Over the years, the annual Turkey Drive has become one of Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks' most meaningful community initiatives. The team takes pride in knowing their efforts bring comfort to local families-extending the same warmth they provide through their heating and cooling services to those in need.

The Merrimack Valley Food Bank plays a vital role in fighting hunger across the region, and contributions from community partners like Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks help make their mission possible. Each turkey and each donation adds up to hundreds of meals shared, stories told, and memories made.

As this year's holiday season approaches, Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks encourages others to join in - by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word. Together, these small acts of generosity make a lasting impact, helping ensure that no table is left empty on Thanksgiving Day.

For Nashoba Air & BoilerWorks, it's more than just a turkey drive - it's a celebration of community, compassion, and the true spirit of giving.

 

Your extra could be someone’s only.
The public is invited to donate good quality new and used household goods on Saturday, November 1st from 9 am to 1 pm at the Pompositticut Community Center, 509 Great Road,  Stow, MA 01775.
Donations will be collected on-site in a moving truck generously provided by Mark’s Moving & Storage and delivered to Household Goods, Inc. Household Goods provides a full range of donated furniture and household items, free of charge, to help people in need make a home.
The event is organized and sponsored by Mark’s Moving & Storage, the official mover of Household Goods. In addition, Mark’s Moving & Storage is providing a driver, support staff and surplus storage if needed.

The following items will be gratefully accepted:

• Dressers, tables, chairs, couches and bookcases
• Like-new mattresses, box springs and bed frames
• Dishes, flatware, pots and pans, bakeware, sheets, towels, blankets, lamps, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, and vacuum cleaners

Only items that are clean, complete and in good working order will be accepted. We cannot take upholstered items that are stained or torn, food, clothing, toys, books or any items not listed above.

About Household Goods, Inc.
Since 1990, Household Goods has furnished 60,000 homes across Massachusetts. Located at 530 Main Street, Acton, MA, Household Goods furnishes over 3,000 homes with 90,000 household items every year. This is made possible by hundreds of dedicated volunteers who contribute tens of thousands of hours. For more information about Household Goods visit https://householdgoods.org

About Mark's Moving & Storage
Mark’s Moving and Storage’s non-profit division Mark’s Northeastern Furniture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was established to re-purpose discarded furniture and provide for charities and individuals in need. Since 2011, the foundation and its partners have distributed thousands of pieces of re-purposed furniture. More than 1,000,000 pounds of furniture have been given to individuals and local charities, such as the United Way of Tri-County, Welcome Home and Household Goods, Inc.  For more information, visit the firm’s website, www.marksmoving.com.
Mark’s Moving and Storage, 111 Milk St., Westborough, offers a wide range of moving and storage services, including commercial on demand warehouse storage local and long-distance residential and corporate moving, air freight, container shipping, record storage management, disposal, packing and unpacking services, portable storage containers, warehousing and fire and flood remediation.

 

Join us for the Annual Scandinavian Fair 2025 on Saturday, November 8th from 10 AM to 3 PM at Concord Middle School, 923 Old Marlboro Road, Concord, MA.
This community tradition is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
Shop & Explore
Find hand-crafted Scandinavian gifts, jewelry, books, linens, ornaments, and stocking stuffers — perfect for early holiday shopping.
Taste the North
Visit the Nordic Café for open-faced sandwiches, waffles, lefse, and our famous cream cake. Plus, browse gourmet cheeses, baked goods, chocolates, and seafood at great prices.
Enjoy Live Scandinavian Music
Immerse yourself in the sounds and spirit of the Nordic countries while you shop and sample delicious treats.
Bring your family, meet a Viking, and experience the warmth and charm of Nordic holiday traditions!
Admission:
Adults – $5 | Children under 16 – Free
Sponsored by Norumbega Lodge, Sons of Norway.
All proceeds support the Lodge’s fraternal and charitable activities.

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

Are you looking for something rewarding to do? Consider volunteering with the Stow COA and the SFCOA to make a difference in the lives of Stow’s senior residents.  Interested volunteers should submit a completed application (https://www.stow-ma.gov/328/Volunteer), including a CORI form. Once approved, you’ll receive emails with volunteer opportunities that you may choose to accept at your availability.

The Friends of the Hudson Public Library will have their annual Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 19 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Armory garage, 35 Washington Street, Hudson. From timeless classics to thrilling mysteries, popular fiction and children's books, find your next read at unbeatable prices. 

 

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
(rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26)
Stargazing begins at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm

SAS members will set up their telescopes for guest viewing. This Star Watch has a wonderful show, featuring glorious Saturn with near edge-on rings, a thin sliver Moon, Mercury and Mars if you come early, and galaxies if you stay late! See the galaxies of Pegasus and Andromeda, the Ring Nebula in Lyra and, with dark skies, the Veil Nebula in Cygnus! In conjunction with visual scopes, check out our newest digital imaging system, a Seestar 50, which may even let us see a real live supernova!

If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone ill, we ask that you refrain from attending.

Parking and Location:
SAS members will have telescopes setup to the left. Look for signs and glow sticks to direct the way. Visitors can park in the parking lot. Please try to minimize the use of headlights when possible.
For more detailed info: https://skylight.kantbelievemyeyes.com/star-night-minute-man-airfield/

Join us at the Massachusetts National Guard Museum Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 5PM for a fascinating evening with EVP specialist and New England Paranormal lead investigator Joe Rainone. In 2024, Joe led a two-team ghost hunt at the Museum, uncovering intriguing evidence and stories from the Armory. During this one-hour presentation, he will share his findings, personal experiences exploring unexplained phenomena, and some of the evidence captured right here in the historic building.
Following the talk, the Armory will remain open for visitors to explore. This special event is part of a fundraiser to support the Museum’s programs and preservation efforts. The Museum is located at 91 Everett St, Concord, MA 01742. Go to https://friendsmangmuseum.org/events/ to register for the event.

 

The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) has joined No Kings 2 as a national partner this Saturday, October 18. For more than a century, the League has stood firm in defending democracy and confronting threats to freedom and equality.
No Kings 2 offers an opportunity for people across the nation – and in Massachusetts – to come together in solidarity with allies and take a united stand against hate and authoritarianism.
There are several local rallies planned for this Saturday:
Acton, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., 472 Main Street
Chelmsford, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Town Common, corner between North Road and Westford Street
Groton, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Groton Town Hall, 173 Main Street
Littleton, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Littleton Common, Stevens Street
Lowell, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Click on this link for location: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/846848/
Tyngsboro, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tyngsboro Bridge, Middlesex Road and Kendall Road
Those unable to attend a local event can still take part. This map lists hundreds of rallies taking place across the country: https://www.nokings.org/#map
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, issues-oriented organization – open to all – that encourages informed and active participation in government. The League does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. For more information about the organization, go to lwv.westford.org.

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

The Friends of the Hudson Public Library will be hosting its annual meeting and election of officers on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. in theTavares Room of the Hudson Public Library.  All members and Friends are invited to attend.

Songwriter David Dodson will open the 2025–26 season at New Revival Coffeehouse on Saturday, October 11. David writes great songs that run the gamut of American styles—folk, rock, blues, jazz and country. His songs cover a variety of topics and range from poignant to hilarious. He plays a mean guitar, tells a good story, sings like a bird, and he’s got rhythm. For more information about David’s music, visit www.daviddodsonmusic.com.

The New Revival Coffeehouse is located at First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (353 Great Rd, Stow MA). The building is designed to be inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchair users. There is plenty of free parking. Doors open at 7 PM, concert begins at 7:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show, and are available at eventbrite.com. Email questions to coffeehouse@fpc-stow-acton.org.

 

BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2025 — The American Red Cross asks donors to make an appointment now to give blood or platelets to support patients counting on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal. While emergencies often grab headlines, the need for blood is constant. Especially in October, as donation appointments can often drop quickly when people settle into busy fall routines and make plans around upcoming school breaks.

Additionally, the threat of hurricanes persists this month. Because blood has a short shelf life and can only come from volunteer blood donors, any disruptions in the ability to collect lifesaving blood can have serious consequences for those seeking medical care.

Prepare now — Help patients this fall and make an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma Sept. 22-Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. For details, see RedCrossBlood.org/Fall. Those who give Oct. 20-Nov. 16, 2025, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/Harvest for details.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 16-31:

Sudbury
10/16/2025: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Rd
10/24/2025: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Rd

How to donate blood
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.

 

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
(rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26)
Stargazing begins at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm

SAS members will set up their telescopes for guest viewing. This Star Watch has a wonderful show, featuring glorious Saturn with near edge-on rings, a thin sliver Moon, Mercury and Mars if you come early, and galaxies if you stay late! See the galaxies of Pegasus and Andromeda, the Ring Nebula in Lyra and, with dark skies, the Veil Nebula in Cygnus! In conjunction with visual scopes, check out our newest digital imaging system, a Seestar 50, which may even let us see a real live supernova!

If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone ill, we ask that you refrain from attending.

Parking and Location:
SAS members will have telescopes setup to the left. Look for signs and glow sticks to direct the way. Visitors can park in the parking lot. Please try to minimize the use of headlights when possible.
For more detailed info: https://skylight.kantbelievemyeyes.com/star-night-minute-man-airfield/

 

Carmah Cat Rescue, a local non-profit organization, is holding its first annual yard sale on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the front lawn of Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA.  There will be a large selection of treasures including furniture, glassware, holiday items, baskets, toys and games, electronics, collectibles, household decor, books, cat-themed items and much more! All items have been well looked after and are in need of a new home. Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors and come browse and, most importantly, buy!  Yard sales are a great way to stretch your dollar, and it promises to be a fun event.  All proceeds benefit Carmah Cat Rescue. Additional information on Carmah will be available at the yard sale and volunteers will be happy to answer any questions.  On-street parking is available, plus there is a parking lot behind Town Hall accessible from Church Street or Pope Street.

Update! Fall class is full. Sign up for the new winter class!
Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Most people who decide to become
tutors are thinking of the good it can do, helping others become more proficient in English and
better able to cope with employment, landlords, schools or the medical profession. But then they
discover the rewards, the satisfaction that comes as progress is made and a relationship develops
that enriches both learner and tutor. Tutors often speak of their pleasure in learning about
another culture and their greater appreciation of the challenges facing those who are adapting to
ours.

Because of the constant demand for tutoring, all available tutors are now working with students,
and the next tutor-training course has been scheduled. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other
Languages) program directors Ginny Steel and Jane Albert are currently enrolling prospective
tutors for the five-session course that starts on January 7. The class will meet on five
consecutive Wednesday evenings, 6-9, Jan. 7 – Feb. 4. The first four classes will meet virtually,
using Zoom, and the last one will be in person, in the Wayland library.

No prior knowledge of a foreign language is needed, just an openness to other cultures and the
desire to share your knowledge of English. The training is free, although it is necessary to
purchase a textbook for about $40.

Tutors will be prepared to work with their learners either remotely, as we often do now, or in
person, as is sometimes possible. Tutors now are using Microsoft Teams (replacing Skype),
FaceTime, Zoom, telephone and email as they “meet” with their learners and enjoy both success
and personal connection.

For more information or to enroll in the tutor training course, you can phone Ginny Steel at 508-
358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.

The First Federated Church of Hudson, MA.
200 Central Street is hosting its
30th Annual “Church Mouse Craft Fair”
October 25th     9 am – 3 pm
This is one “Fair” you do not want to miss!
We are having Delicious Homemade Food,
Prize Raffles, 50/50 Raffle
And of course, 30+ Unique Crafters & Artists
And the Famous “Joe Frogger Cookies”  will be sold!
Come support Local Crafters & Artists

Stow residents - Mark your calendars!  STOWcase 2025 is happening on October 23, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Center School.  STOWcase is an evening open house to showcase some of what Stow has to offer its residents.  Featuring town employees, local vendors, artisans, and more. If you went last year, you know how much fun we had, and how much information was shared. We have 40 groups, vendors, and Town departments, and ... Trick or Treating! Follow our Facebook page as we begin to add details about this exciting event.

 

www.harvardfleamarket.com
HARVARD, Mass., September 22, 2025 – The League of Women Voters of Harvard and the Harvard Schools Trust are pleased to announce the 53rd Annual Harvard Flea Market, to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Bromfield School (Rain date: Sunday, October 12). Cash admission is $5 per person for adults and seniors; $1 per child ages 6 to 12; and $10 for early birds (7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.).
Bargain hunters will descend upon Harvard for the 53rd year to attend the largest one-day outdoor flea market northwest of Boston. Shoppers come with bags and carts in tow to visit over 180 booths filled with antiques and collectibles – toys, games, jewelry and vintage clothing, seasonal décor, artwork and paintings, pottery and glassware, and so much more.
The Flea Market boasts a popular food court area with both traditional favorites and ethnic cuisines including Thai food and specialty desserts.  The Harvard Lions Club serves up hamburgers, cheeseburgers, samosas, veggie burgers, hotdogs, fries, sweet potato fries, funnel cakes and fresh squeezed lemonade and drinks. The Congregational Church of Harvard will be selling homemade apple pies fresh from local ovens.
There will be parking and restrooms with handicap access.  Please do not block private driveways - parking restrictions will be strictly enforced, including ticketing and towing. Emergency staff will be onsite to assist with any medical emergencies. The Flea Market gatekeepers will accept cash only (no checks or credit/debit cards) for admission. Some booth vendors may accept credit cards via Square® or other apps, but most accept only cash. Dogs are permitted if they are on a leash and owners pick up after them.
The state has declared Harvard at mild Risk for EEE.  Though the risk is greatest from dusk until dawn, it is recommended that you apply EPA-approved mosquito repellant at any time and consider wearing long-sleeved clothing, and socks during the early morning hours.
For more information, including directions, visit www.harvardfleamarket.com.   For questions email: fleamarket@lwvharvard.org.
To learn whether the flea market has been postponed a day due to inclement weather, call the Harvard Schools Trust message line at 978-456-5085. 
About the Harvard Schools Trust:   The Harvard Schools Trust (www.harvardschoolstrust.org) was formed in 1989 as a 501(c)(3) charitable, exclusively educational organization to raise funds to supplement the curriculum and activities of the Harvard Public Schools (www.psharvard.org). The Trust is governed by a board of directors consisting of parents and community leaders. For all the latest news, follow the HST on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/harvardschoolstrust
About the League of Women Voters:  The League of Women Voters of Harvard (http://www.lwvharvard.org/), established in 1950, is a local branch of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and the League of Women Voters of the United States. It is a non-partisan, multi-issue, grassroots organization whose mission is to encourage informed and active participation in local, state, and federal government and to influence public policy through education. 

The Friends of the Bolton Public Library will hold their semiannual book sale on Saturday October 18th, from 8:30am – 4pm. No Rain Date. Location is the Houghton Building, 697 Main Street. There are over 5,000 books sorted and “not picked over.” Puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

The book sale is the Friends' largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale support programs, events, museum passes, and our online newsletter Wowbrary.

Carmah Cat Rescue, a local non-profit organization, is holding its first annual yard sale on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the front lawn of Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street, Hudson, MA.  There will be a large selection of treasures including furniture, glassware, holiday items, baskets, toys and games, electronics, collectibles, household decor, books, cat-themed items and much more! All items have been well looked after and are in need of a new home. Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors and come browse and, most importantly, buy!  Yard sales are a great way to stretch your dollar, and it promises to be a fun event.  All proceeds benefit Carmah Cat Rescue. Additional information on Carmah will be available at the yard sale and volunteers will be happy to answer any questions.  On-street parking is available, plus there is a parking lot behind Town Hall accessible from Church Street or Pope Street.

The Women’s Business Network (WBN) will meet on Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 pm at the church hall at St. Theresa's Church (Holy Trinity Parish), 15 Still River Road in Harvard MA. Guests and nonmembers are welcome. After informal networking, a brief meeting, and introductions, WBN invites members and attendees to take a breather from business and boost their energy with a fun, feel-good Zumba demo led by local instructor Deb Oliva, featuring simple, easy-to-follow moves with no experience required. Sneakers are recommended.
WBN is a local, volunteer run networking group of women in small businesses, professional practices, non-profits and the arts who meet monthly for mutual support, education & networking. Referrals are shared, but usually out of the context of the meeting. Contact dboliva@charter.net for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
(rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26)
Stargazing begins at 6:00pm and ends at 9:00pm

SAS members will set up their telescopes for guest viewing. This Star Watch has a wonderful show, featuring glorious Saturn with near edge-on rings, a thin sliver Moon, Mercury and Mars if you come early, and galaxies if you stay late! See the galaxies of Pegasus and Andromeda, the Ring Nebula in Lyra and, with dark skies, the Veil Nebula in Cygnus! In conjunction with visual scopes, check out our newest digital imaging system, a Seestar 50, which may even let us see a real live supernova!

If you have COVID-like symptoms or have been in contact with someone ill, we ask that you refrain from attending.

Parking and Location:
SAS members with telescopes will be located near the area shown in red in the image on the left side of the image on the website below. Look for signs and glow sticks to direct the way. Visitors can park in the parking lot shown in blue. Please try to minimize the use of headlights when possible.
For more detailed info: https://skylight.kantbelievemyeyes.com/star-night-minute-man-airfield/

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