SUMMER GUIDE 051812

May 18, 2012

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The Museum of Russian Icons was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit

educational institution by Massachusetts industrial-ist Gordon B. Lankton. In-corporating more than 500 Russian icons and artifacts, the collection is the largest of its kind in North America, and one of the largest private collections outside Russia. Spanning six centuries, the collection includes important historical paintings dating from the earliest periods of icon “writing” to the present. The mission of the Museum of Russian Icons is to enhance relations between Russia and the United States through the medium of art. The museum’s original core building was designed from a refurbished, brick, 150-year-old former mill. A contemporary aluminum clad addition to the mill building accommodating the South Gallery, library and offi ces, was completed in 2008. The 150-year-old former Clinton courthouse and police station adjacent to the mill build-

The Museum of Russian Icons outdoor terrace and “green” roof is located adjacent to the new West Gallery.

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Museum of Russian Icons is summer destination gem

ing was acquired in 2010 and renovated to provide additional gallery space, a terrace and a “green” living roof, a Russian Tea Room, and performance facilities. The museum facility has now expanded to 16,000 square feet, with additional galler-

ies, a research library, archive storage, conservation studio, conference room catering kitchen and offi ces. The three levels are connected by a custom designed, sweeping metal and glass stairway that allows visual access to all three fl oors from virtually any

place in the original core. The museum is ADA compliant. Of the 500-plus icons in the museum’s collection, more than 250 are currently on display. The icons trace the development of this religious art form from the fifteenth century to the present. The

museum is unique in that contemporary icons are dis-played next to historic, older pieces, establishing icons as a living, sacred tradition. Icon artists are not expected to interpret works to their own style. Rather, they replicate an “original” image as authenti-cally as they can. Therefore, though it may seem that icons are quite similar, each icon differs subtly. Each generation of iconographers contributes to the steady and refi ned de-velopment of the genre. Each geographical region, each historic period and each mon-astery or school has a quiet, yet distinctive style. Icon painters (or writers as they are known) are usually anonymous – the identity of many of the painters is un-known. Rather, icons are categorized by the regional style where they were made, or by the type of image they depict. Over time, Russian icon artists developed many new paintings depicting Rus-sian “regional” saints, local monasteries, and historical Russian religious events in addition to the traditional images that came from the Greek Orthodox origins of icon painting. Icons were displayed in every Russian household. From the powerful czars, down to the poor, from local churches to the great Moscow and St. Petersburg cathedrals, the rich and poor all shared veneration for these richly decorated icons. The Museum of Russian Icons presents a variety of lectures, symposia, concerts, classes, demonstrations and workshops that appeal to general and academic audi-ences. Intern programs for students have resulted in partnerships with many of the Universities in Massa-chusetts and New England. Past collaborations with scholars in Russia and the U.S. have facilitated note-worthy international exhibi-tions from Moscow’s State Tretyakov Gallery and the Andrey Rublev Museum. Traveling exhibition of se-lections from the museum’s collection have been show-cased in New York City and across the U.S. The Museum of Russian Icons is located at 203 Union St. in Clinton. For more infor-mation, call 978-598-5000 or visit www.museumofrus-sianicons.org.

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Courtesy of Southborough Recreation

Looking for a new spot to spend a beautiful summer day? Why

not stop by the new South Union Playground in South-borough? The playground is always open and is a perfect place for picnic lunches, outdoor fun for children, playdates with old friends and a place to meet new friends. Indoor restrooms are available on weekdays. Interested in learning about summer camps, sports programs and new activi-ties for children and adults? Right next to the South Union Playground is the Southborough Recreation Department. The offi ce is lo-cated at 21 Highland St. and is open between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Drop by to learn about the many affordable and enriching recreational activities offered includ-ing community education programs, sports and fi tness courses for youth and adults

A camper from last year’s Southborough Recreation Summer Camp enjoys splashing in one of the infl atable water slides.

Jump into summer fun with Southborough Recreation

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as well as playground camps for children. Southborough Recreation Summer Playground Camps are scheduled for eight fl ex-ible weeks starting Monday, June 25 through Friday, Aug. 17. Camps are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, with an op-tional extended lunch hour

until 1p.m. The Kid’s Kamp program, for children 2.9 years - entering Grade 1 - is held at the Finn School in Southborough. The Kid’s Klub for children entering Grades 2 to 5, takes place at the Woodward School in Southborough. Contact the Southborough Recreation Offi ce at 508-229-4452, or

visit the website at www.southboroughrecreation.com for details or registra-tion information. Thinking about ways to save money this summer? Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department (FOSR), a 501c(3) nonprofi t organization with a tax ex-empt status, is giving back to the community by provid-ing reduced rate passes for families to purchase. These special passes may be used for any Southborough town recreation programs for chil-dren or adults. Vouchers will be sold starting Tuesday, May 29 through Friday, June 1 at the Southborough Recreation Department. $50 vouchers are offered at a cost of $25, one voucher per family. Looking for ways to give back? The mission and purpose of FOSR is to help promote and support com-munity health, togetherness and spirit through provid-ing recreational activities, facilities and events. FOSR is always looking for vol-

unteers for family friendly community events such as Southborough’s Summer Nights, Heritage Day and the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble - 5K Road Race and Free Chil-dren’s Fun Run. FOSR plans fundraisers, acquires grants, awards scholarships and works to fulfi ll the needs of children and families in our community. Consider sign-ing up to volunteer at www.friendsofsouthboro.com. FOSR is also working to support Shop & Explore Metrowest: Buy, Dine, Play and Stay! This week of fam-ily fun takes place Saturday, May 26 through Sunday, June 3 and will showcase local businesses and non-profi ts, including FOSR, in an event aimed at spurring local economic activity and highlighting the rich cultural, dining and shopping options Metrowest has to offer. All proceeds from this endeavor will benefi t local food pan-tries. For more information on the program, visit www.metrowestvisitors.org.


If you don’t have the time or the money to get away this summer, there’s no reason

you can’t have a memorable vacation. Everything you need is right in your hometown. Sticking close to home means you not only save money, but you avoid the hassles of travel and help support the local economy. What’s not to like?

The Basics The trick to having a great stay-at-home vacation is to create the environment of a traditional vacation. That means getting out of your nor-mal routine and treating your time as true vacation time. Travel expert and creator of TravelingMamas.com, Shan-non Hurst Lane, has some tips to help you plan:

- Schedule it. Decide on a beginning and an ending date, then put them on the calendar. Clear those days of anything that smells of work or regularly scheduled events. You’re on vacation, remember?

- Let local deals help you decide. These days, there are hundreds and even thousands of deals available close to home for dining, spas, attrac-tions, museums and more. In fact, according to a survey from Bing.com, 6 out of 10 adults will search 2 to 10 different deal sources every week.

- Establish a “No Chore Zone.” This is not the time to clean out the closets, re-landscape the yard or tackle that home-

Be a hometown touristKey decisions for creating a great

summer “staycation”Families can have plenty of fun just by staying at home.

improvement project. This is time for fun and family activi-ties only.

- Plan activities for every day. You wouldn’t go to Orlando and stay in the hotel room the whole time, so don’t just sit around the house. Find interesting places to go and fun things to do every day. Get the kids involved in planning, too - let them choose a place to go or a theme for the day.

- Act like a tourist. Take photos and videos to document your local adventures. Pick up postcards and souvenirs from the museums or amusement parks you visit, just like you would if you had gone out of town.

Fun Staycation Ideas Here are just a few ideas for some hometown adven-tures:

- Use great deals to eat out affordably. Use the Internet to fi nd great local deals at that restaurant you’ve always wanted to try. This approach will let you eat out with the whole family, or even on a date night, and still not break your vacation budget.

- Science and nature. Visit an arboretum or nature center. Bike the trails in a local or state park. Go horseback riding. Have fun in a local science center, or spend the day at the zoo or aquarium. Some zoos have overnight camping adventures avail-able, too. Live near a lake or river? Try boating, water skiing

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Be a hometown touristKey decisions for creating a great summer “staycation”

or tubing for a day.

- Amusement parks. You may not live near one of the big theme parks, but there are more options around town than you might realize. Check out regional theme parks, wa-ter parks, and even local com-munity centers. Family fun centers that have mini golf, laser tag, go karts and bowl-ing are a fun option, too.

- Family food fun. Explore the local farmers markets and pick up fresh produce and local goods. Visit a U-Pick farm and gather things like fresh blueberries right off the bushes. Treat the family to a night out at a fancy restaurant, and have everyone dress in their best outfi ts. Or, order in from your favorite local eatery and have an indoor picnic.

- Local highlights. You know all those places that out-of-town guests want to go to when they visit but you’ve

Continued from previous page never gotten around to see-ing? Well, now’s your chance. Look for walking tours of historic districts; tag along on guided tours of famous landmarks; or take that scenic drive everyone talks about.

- Take some time. Any vaca-tion can be exhausting so make sure to take some “me time.”

“Your hometown is a trea-sure-trove of fun and interest-ing things to do,” according to Lane. “And you can make it even more fun by fi nding money-saving deals.”

Get Local Deals No Matter Where You Are

Nearly 80 percent of re-spondents in a recent survey said they were likely to pick their summer vacation desti-nation based on whether or not they could fi nd a deal or redeem a coupon to save money. Look for deals from Groupon, Living Social, Tippr and more.

The trick to having a great stay-at-home vacation is to create the environment of a traditional vacation.

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Parks & PlaygroundsParks & PlaygroundsRegion – Looking for a beautiful spot to spend a summer day outdoors? Why not gather the kids or your favorite companions, pack up beach gear or hiking shoes, along with the makings of a picnic, and visit one of our local parks or preserves? Want to

have some outdoor fun in a splash pad, skate park or climbing on monkey bars? Why not visit one of our local playgrounds? For more informa-tion about any of the town-owned desti-nations, including

parking or use fees and hours of operation, contact the town’s

Recreation Department (see Rec-

reation Departments in our Destinations Direc-tory). For more information about nearby state parks, visit the websites indicated.

HudsonApsley Park, 65 Park St.Assabet River Rail Trail, visit www.arrtinc.orgBoutwell Fields, 119 Chapin Rd.Cellucci Park Splash Pad, 37 South St. Centennial Beach, 89 Fort Meadow Dr. Season Passes can be purchased at the Recre-ation Offi ce in the Town Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Town Offi ces: 78 Main Street, Hudson.Cherry Street Field and Playground, 61 Cherry St.Farina Field, 72 Cox St.Farley School, 201 Man-ning St.

Forest Avenue School, 138 Forest Ave.Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St.Hudson Skate Park, 39 South St.JFK Middle School, 201 Manning St.Lamson Park/Tripps Pond, 89 River St.Liberty Park, 5 Washington St.Morgan Bowl, 120 Chapin Rd.Moultons Field and Play-ground, 21 Marion St.Mulready School, 306 Cox St.Riverside Park and Fields, 122 Chapin Rd.Sauta Fields and Play-ground, 539 Main St.Wood Park, 65 Park St

Marlborough Byrne Field, Hawkins LaneColaianni Playground, First Road

Duca Playground, corner of Rice and Bolton streetsFarrell Field at Hildreth School, Sawin StreetGhiloni Park, Concord RoadThe Grove, Route 85 - Bol-ton StreetHolt’s Grove, Stevens StreetJaworek School, Hosmer StreetJericho Hill, Brigham StreetJohn Street Playground, John StreetKane School, Farm RoadKelleher Field, Jefferson StreetKorean Veterans Field, Mil-ham StreetMarlborough Boat Ramp, Reservoir Street For schedule & hours contact the Recreation DepartmentMarlborough High School, Bolton StreetMarlborough Middle School, Union Street


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Parks & PlaygroundsParks & PlaygroundsMemorial Beach, Hosmer StreetRicher School, Foley RoadSimpson Playground, Simpson RoadStevens Park, Martin StreetUnion Common, Main StreetWard Park, Orchard Street Williams Street Baseball Fields, Williams Street

Northborough Assabet Park, including Splash Pad, South St.Ellsworth-McAfee Park, South St.Hiking trails, including Algonquin, Carlstrom For-est, Carney Park, Edmund Hill, Mt. Pisgah, Watson Park and Yellick Conser-vation Area, visit www.town.northborough.ma.us/ntrails/index.phpHoward Street Park, How-ard St.

Memorial and Casey Fields, East Main St.Lake Chauncy, see West-borough listingLincoln Street School, Lincoln St.Melican Middle School, Lincoln St.Peaslee School, Maple St.Proctor School, Jefferson Rd.Zeh School, Howard St.

ShrewsburyShrewsbury Parks and Rec-reation Facilities informa-tion is available at:www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/department/division.php?fDD=4-5.Arrowwood Park, Arrow-wood Ave.Beal School, Maple Ave.

Coolidge School, May/Flor-ence St.Dean Park, Main StreetEdgemere Park, Edgemere Blvd.Floral Street School, Floral St.Gauch Park, corner of North Quinsigamond and Main St.Greylock Park, Avon Ave., off Phillips Ave. Hillando Park, Hillando Dr., off Walnut St.Hills Farm, corner of Stoney Hill and Deer Run Ireta Road Park, Ireta Rd., off West Main St.Jordan Pond, Florence St, behind Coolidge SchoolLake Street Park, Lake St.Maple Avenue Fields, Maple AvenueMelody Lane, Melody Lane, off Route 140 SouthMunicipal Fields, Mu-nicipal Drive, near Paton School Northshore Field, Parker Road, off North Quinsiga-

mondOak Middle School, Oak St.Paton School, Grafton St. Prospect Park, Prospect St. Rotary Park, Pond View Dr., off Old Mill Rd.Sherwood Middle School, Sherwood Ave.Shrewsbury High School, Holden St.Spring Street School, Spring St.Ternberry, Audubon, off Old Mill Rd.Toblin Hills, Toblin Hill, off Walnut St.Town Common, corner of Main St. and Route 140

Other Facilities in ShrewsburyCorazzini Boat Ramp (State), North Quinsiga-mond Ave.Donahue Rowing Center, North Quinsigamond Ave.Oak Island Boat Ramp

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(State), Route 20, across from Edgemere Blvd.

Southborough9-11 Memorial Field, Acre Bridge Rd.Breakneck Hill Conserva-tion Area, Breakneck Hill Rd. Choate Field at Woodward School, 28 Cordaville Rd. (Route 85)Harold E. Fay Memorial Field and Playground, Cen-tral St.Finn School, Richards Rd.Kallander Field, Kallander Dr.Lundblad Field, 53 Parker-ville Rd.Neary School, 53 Parker-ville Rd.DePietri Field, 53 Parker-ville Rd.Liberty Estates Field, Lib-erty Rd.Mooney Fields, Parkerville Rd.

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Parks & PlaygroundsParks & PlaygroundsTrottier Middle School, Parkerville Rd.Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat (Sudbury Valley Trustees), off Walnut Dr.Sudbury Reservoir Trail, runs East Main to Parker-ville Rd.Sudbury Reservoir Trail Extension, run from Parker-ville Rd. to Northborough

Westborough Armstrong School, 18 Fisher St.Armstrong Tennis Courts, West StreetBowman Conservation Area/Sandra Pond, Bow-man St.Fales School, 50 Eli Whit-ney St.Forbes Gym, West Main St.Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St.Haskell Fields, Haskell St.Hastings School, 111 East Main St.

Hennessy Fields, corner of Upton and Hopkinton roadsHyder Park, Hyder StreetLake Chauncy Beach, Ly-man St. Open to Westbor-ough and Northborough residents and their guests. Hours of operation: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact either town’s Recreation Department for information about day passes, season passes or lessons.Mill Pond School, 6 Olde Hickory PathMinuteman Park/Sandra Pond, Upton RoadRogers Field, Rogers Road Upton Road Fields, Upton RoadWestborough Commu-nity Land Trust, visit www.westboroughlandtrust.org/index.phpWestborough High School, 90 West Main St.

Nearby State ParksAshland State ParkRoute 135, Ashland, 508-881-4092 Nearly 500 acres, including the 150-acre Ashland Res-ervoir, that can be used for swimming, boating, fi shing, picnicking, bicycling and hiking. Wheelchair access to the boathouse and the pond. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/ashl.htm for more info.

Callahan State ParkMillwood Street, Framing-ham, 508-653-9641Mix of forested and farmed 820 acres with seven miles of marked trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/call.htm for more info.

Douglas State Forest107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, 508-476-7872Forested 4,640 acres, including Wallum Lake, for swimming, boating and fi shing, along with hiking, horseback riding and pic-nicking. Two boat ramps, boardwalk trail through fi ve-acre swamp. Part of the Midstate Trail, a hiking trail through central Massachu-setts. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/doug.htm for more info.

Great Brook Farm State Park984 Lowell St., Carlisle, 978-369-63121,000 acres of farmland, pasture, with remnants of 17th-century dwellings and mills, and 20 miles of trails. Present day farming includes Holsteins. Public barn tours available on weekends.



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Parks & PlaygroundsParks & PlaygroundsHopkinton State ParkRoute 85, Hopkinton, 508-435-4303Contains 1,500 acres of summer fun, including swimming, boating, bicy-cling, hiking and picnicking. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htm for more info.

Purgatory Chasm State ReservationPurgatory Road (off Route 146), Sutton, 508-234-3733Features deep chasm with granite walls and unique rock formations, for hiking, exploring and picnicking. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm for more info.

Quinsigamond State Park 10 North Lake Avenue, Worcester, 508-755-6880Consists of Regatta Point and Lake Park on west side

of Lake Quinsigamond, with swimming, sailing, boat-ing, picnicking, tennis and fi shing. Boating includes 2,000-meter rowing course. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/quin.htm for more info.

Upton State Forest Westborough Road, Upton, 508-278-6486Forested 2,600 acres for hik-ing, bicycling and horseback riding. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/uptn.htm for more info.

Wachusett Mountain State ReservationMountain Road, Princeton, 978-464-2987Encompasses 3,000 acres around 2,006-foot Mount Wachusett and 17 miles of hiking trails, including near-ly four miles of the Midstate Trail, a hiking trail through central Massachusetts.

Scenic vistas, birdwatching, picnicking. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wach.htm for more info.

Walden Pond State ReservationRoute 126, Concord, 978-369-3254Wooded 462 acres of

protected open space, with 102-foot deep glacial kettle-hole Walden Pond. Swimming, hiking, fi shing, picnicking, visiting replica of Henry David Thoreau’s one-room cabin. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/walden/index.htm for more info.

Whitehall State ParkRoute 135, Hopkinton, 508-435-4303Dominated by 600-acre Whitehall Reservoir, with boating, fi shing, hiking, and picnicking on the small islands. Boat ramp. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/whit.htm for info.



There’s nothing kids look forward to more than summer vacation.

But summer can also be a prime time for the summer slide - when grade school students forget some of the reading and math skills they learned during the school year, according to the Na-tional Center for Family Lit-eracy (NCFL). That learning gap forces teachers to play catch-up when school starts again in the fall. “Parents can play critical roles in ensuring children maintain their academic skills in reading and other subjects over the summer,” says Emily Kirkpatrick, vice president of NCFL. “The key is to associate learning with fun activities.” Here are some ideas to make learning fun this summer:

- Encourage Bright Spots: Parents and students often associate the summer with remedial classes. But en-couraging your children’s

It’s easy to fi nd great summer learning activities online.

Keep kids’ minds sharp over summer vacation

interests and strengths is a great way to associate fun with learning. Try enrolling them in classes or camps that focus on their strengths and let them develop life-long hobbies that are fun and good for them.

- Be Creative: A quick search online should yield a lot of great suggestions for cre-ative, fun learning activities both online and off. For ex-ample, the nonprofi t website Wonderopolis.org encour-ages children and parents

to explore the things they wonder about with daily content, like “Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?” or “How Can You Be a Hu-man Compass?” You and your children can also nominate your own “Wonder of the Day” on Wonderopolis.org by submitting your own curi-ous question. You can even create your own video and include the link to it on YouTube or Vimeo in your submission.

- Let Them Run Wild - In the Library: Make a big deal out of getting your children their own library cards. Then make frequent trips where kids can pick out anything they want to read that is age-appropriate. Experts say reading four or fi ve books over a summer will maintain reading skills, so long as the selections are challenging enough.

- Make Travel Fun: Educa-

tional games and workbooks can make long trips fun. But you can also brainstorm new and exciting things to do once you arrive at your destination. For example, a visit to grandparents can prompt a family genealogy project. Or send a message in a bottle and give your kids an experience they’ll never forget.

- Plan Learning Adventures: Take excursions to muse-ums, national parks, zoos or aquariums. Or try a hike that focuses on birds, plants or any special theme. Tie a book or educational pro-gram to the adventure (ei-ther before or after), so your child will connect real life to learning. Alternatively, you can expose a child to a new piece of music before a concert the whole family can enjoy.

By making learning fun, you can keep your kids ahead of the curve come fall.

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Get your home ready for summerFrom yard work and

pest control to clean-ing and taking care of

home systems, there’s a lot that goes into maintaining a house. The dog days of sum-mer can really put the heat on electricity bills and put even the best air condition-ing systems to the test. Dave Quandt, Senior VP of Field Services for Ameri-can Home Shield explains, “The Department of Energy says that almost 45 percent of a homeowner’s utility costs come from heating and cooling the house. For-tunately, there are some simple things you can do to help lower those costs, keep your system working as it should, and beat the summer heat.” Here are a few tips to keep in mind when summer tem-peratures start to sizzle:- An air conditioner set at 70 F can cost twice as much to operate as one set at 78 F. Raise the thermostat by 2 degrees above its normal setting. You’ll still be com-fortable, and your pocket-book will thank you.

- Set the thermostat to 80 F when you’ll be out of the house for several hours and lower it when you return. But don’t shut the air con-ditioner off; it’s less effi cient to cool the house back down than to leave it set at a higher temperature.

- A ceiling fan uses about as much energy as a 100-watt bulb, but it can make a room feel up to eight degrees cooler. In summer, blades should turn counterclock-wise, pushing air downward to create a cool breeze.

- Keeping windows closed and curtains drawn during the day can reduce cooling costs by 30 percent.

- Lights, computers and televisions all generate heat. Turn them off when they’re not in use.

Quandt believes your best protection, however, lies in preventative maintenance. “It’s important to have your air conditioning system professionally inspected and cleaned a least a month be-fore you’ll need to start using it,” he says. “At a minimum, turn it on and make sure it’s

still running like it should. “Last summer, we respond-ed to more than 550,000 requests for air conditioning repairs during the record-breaking heat wave. You don’t want to fi nd out that your air conditioner needs repair or replacing just when you need it most. Now’s the time to be sure everything’s in good working order.”

Find out the manufac-turer’s recommendations for maintenance on your type of unit. You can usually fi nd it online and in your owner’s manual. In addition:

- Create shade for the unit, but keep the area around the exterior condensing unit clear of leaves, bushes and other obstructions to ensure adequate airfl ow.

- Clean or replace the air fi l-ter. Clean or replace the air conditioner fi lter monthly. Clogged, dirty fi lters block air flow and make a unit work much harder. A clean fi lter can save up to 10 per-cent on your bill.

If your air conditioning system and/or components break down, a home war-

ranty can help protect you from unexpected repair costs. “A home warranty,” said Quandt, “is a service con-tract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most common home system breakdowns. It also cov-ers appliances not usually covered by homeowner’s insurance.”


Ecological experts have proposed countless ways to improve the

environment, but something as simple as changing the way you dispose of your trash could have a signifi -cant impact on the future of our planet. By composting biodegrad-able materials, such as yard trimmings, food waste and disposable paper products in a pile or bin, a nutrient-rich soil is created that can be used for gardening. This soil reduces the need for chemi-cal fertilizers and pesticides, is better for the environment and will save you money. It also promotes healthy foli-age and growth - a boon to gardeners everywhere. “Few Americans realize that nearly 50 percent of the waste from their home is compostable,” says Eric Happell, Director of Fiber Business Unit at Huhta-maki. “If every American household composted, we could reduce our solid waste stream by more than 60 percent.” Here’s a step-by-step guide to starting a compost-

Composted soil is great for your garden.

How to start composting for your garden

ing pile at home:

- Select a convenient spot for composting. This spot can either be indoors in a compost bin or outdoors in a semi-shaded and well-drained area. Don’t put your compost pile under acid producing trees like pines.

- Combine organic wastes such as yard trimmings, food scraps and biodegradable products into a pile, then add bulking agents such as wood chips to accelerate the breakdown of organic materials.

- Let nature take its course. Typical compost will turn into rich soil in two to fi ve weeks.

A properly managed compost bin or pile will not attract pests or rodents and will not smell bad. There-fore, make sure you know what you can and cannot add to a compost pile. Many everyday items can be used, including fruits and vegetables, yard trimmings, eggshells, coffee grounds,

teabags and certain paper products. You can also add dryer and vacuum cleaner lint, pet fur and fireplace ashes. Other biodegradable materials, like hay, straw, grass clippings, saw dust and leaves can also be added to compost piles, with the exception of black wal-nut leaves, which release chemicals that are harmful to plants. Also, don’t include diseased or insect-ridden plants, or plants treated with chemicals or pesticides; these, too, will make the compost harmful or toxic. Be sure to avoid adding food and organic matter that will make the compost pile smell, such as dairy prod-ucts, egg yolks (whites are okay), fats, grease, lard and oils. Meat and fi sh scraps are compostable, but make sure they do not contain parasites or bacteria. “The average American produces four pounds of landfill waste daily,” says Happell. “Composting is a simple solution to reduc-ing your family’s ecological footprint.”

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DestinationsDestinationsLooking for a new ad-

venture to try with your family or friends? The

following list contains lots of fun destinations, where just about anyone can fi nd some-thing interesting to see or do. Whether your summer plans include hitting every museum in the area, perfecting your golf swing, or practicing your backstroke, you’ll fi nd lots of places to explore.

Bowling

AMF Bowling Center405 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury508-754-7050 www.amf.com/townand-countrylanesma/center-Homepage.htm

Sawyer’s Bowladrome 13 Blake Street, Northbor-ough508-393-8032

Acton Bowladrome & Arcade257 Main Street, Acton978-263-7638www.actonbowladrome.com

Camps

Bancroft School Camp110 Shore Drive, Worcester508-853-2640, x209 www.bancroftschool.org/summer

Bay State Cheer & Dance Training Center224 Cherry St., Shrewsbury508-845-5678www.baystateallstars.com

Boating Is Fun CampHopkinton State Park617-299-3392www.BoatingCamp.com

Central Rock Gym299 Barber Avenue, Worcester508-852-ROCKwww.centralrockgym.com

Charlotte Klein Dance Centers1122 Pleasant Street, Worcester508-753-6110Westmeadow Plaza, West-borough508-366-8961www.ckdance.com

Claytime Pottery Studio 124 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury508-798-9950www.ClaytimeStudio.com

Cornerstone Academy5 Oak Street, Northborough, MA 508-351-9976 www.corner-stoneacademy.com

Golf Teaching Center Inc.142 School Street, North-borough508-351-9500www.juniperhillgc.com

Hebert Candies

575 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-845-8051www.hebertcandies.com

The Hit Quarters3 Tennis Drive, Shrewsbury 508-842-5002www.thehitquarters.com

Hudson Recreation Depart-ment78 Main Street, Hudson978-568-9642www.townofhudson.org/Public_Documents/Hud-sonMA_Recreation/index

Laurene Aldorisio’s Acad-emy of Dance Expressions45 East Main Street, West-borough508-836-3608www.laurenedanceexpres-sions.com

Marlborough Recreation Department239 Concord Road, Marl-borough

508-624-6925www.marlborough-ma.gov/NIT/recreation/Marlbor-oughMA_Recreation/index

Northborough Recreation Department 63 Main Street, Northbor-ough508-393-5034 www.myrecdept.com/ma/northborough/default2.asp

Regatta Point Sailing10 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, 508-757-2140 www.regattapoint.org

Rhythm Dance57 East Main Suite 119Westborough, Ma 01581508-366-1003

Shrewsbury Parks & Recre-ation 100 Maple Avenue, Shrews-bury


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DestinationsDestinations508-841-8503 www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/department/?fDD=4-0

Southborough Recreation Department21 Highland Street, South-borough508-229-4452southboroughtown.com/rec-reation/recreation.htm

Teamworks Centers 185 Otis Street, Northborough 508-351-9800www.teamworksnorthboro.com//home/index.php

Westborough Tennis & Swim Club 35 Chauncy Street, Westbor-ough 508-366-1222www.westborotennisand-swimclub.com/

Westborough Recreation Department 34 W Main

Street, Westborough508-366-3066 www.town.westborough.ma.us/Public_Documents/WestboroughMA_Recre-ation/index

Worcester Academy81 Providence Street, Worcester508-754-5302 www.worcesteracademy.org/campus/summerSummer camps: sports, soc-cer, girls fi eld hockey, girls volleyball, football, basket-ball, lacrosse, science and arts camps

Worcester JCC633 Salisbury StreetWorcester508-756-7109www.worcesterjcc.org

YMCA4 Valente Drive, Westborough508-870-1320www.ymcaofcm.org

Gardens

Garden in the Woods: New England Wild Flower Society180 Hemenway Road, Framingham508-877-7630www.newfs.org/visit/Gar-den-in-the-Woods

Golden Skep Farm264 Linden Street, Berlin www.goldenskepfarm.com

Tower Hill Botanic Garden11 French Drive, Boylston508-869-6111www.towerhillbg.org

Golf

Berlin Country Club 25 Carr RoadBerlin, Ma 01503978-838-2733

Golf Teaching Center Inc.142 School Street,

Northborough508-351-9500www.juniperhillgc.com

Ice cream

Dippin Dots601 Donald Lynch Boule-vard, Marlborough508-303-3687www.dippindots.com

Green Thumb & Thumbs Up Creamery 187 Turnpike Road (Rte 9 West), Westborough508-366-7487www.thegreenthumbinc.comIce cream, Kids Playland, petting zoo and mini golf

Hebert Candies Inc.575 Hartford Turnpike, Shrewsbury 508-845-8051www.hebertcandies.com

Trombetta’s Creamery Indoor 655 Farm Road, Marlborough

508-485-6429 www.trombettasfarm.com

Uhlman’s Ice Cream228 East Main Street, Westborough508-366-2411

Trombetta’s Creamery Indoor Mini-golf, ice cream and garden center 655 Farm Road, Marlborough508-485-6429www.trombettasfarm.co

Libraries

Hudson Public Library3 Washington Street at the Rotary, HudsonCirculation Desk: 978-568-9644

Marlborough Public Library35 West Main Street, Marlborough




508-624-6900www.marlborough-ma.gov/Gen/MarlboroughMA_Pub-Library/index

Northborough Free Library34 Main Street, Northborough508-393-5025www.northboroughlibrary.org/northborough

Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury508-842-0081www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/department/?fDD=17-0

Southborough Public Library25 Main Street, Southborough508-485-5031www.southboroughtown.com/library.htm

Westborough Public Library55 West Main Street, Westborough508-366-3050www.westboroughlib.org/

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Cinema 320 at Clark University950 Main Street, Worcester508-793-7477www.cinema320.com

Elm Draughthouse Cinema35 Elm Street, Millbury508-865-2850

Regal Cinemas Westborough 12231 Turnpike Road, Westborough508-366-3877

Regal Cinemas Solomon Pond Mall 15591 Donald Lynch Boule-vard, Marlborough508-303-2488

Strand Theatre58 High Street, Clinton978-365-5500www.strandtheatre.com

West Boylston Cinema101 W. Boylston StreetRoute 12 (Wal-Mart Plaza), West Boylstonwww.westboylstoncinema.com

Museums

Artemas Ward Homestead786 Main Street, Shrewsbury508-842-8900

DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln781-259-8355www.decordova.org

Higgins Armory Museum100 Barber Avenue, Worcester508-853-6015www.higgins.org

Marlborough Historical SocietyPeter Rice Museum377 Elm Street, Marlboroughhistoricmarlborough.org

Massachusetts National Guard Military Museum and Archives44 Salisbury Street, Worcester508-797-0334

Museum of Russian Icons203 Union Street, Clinton 978-598-5000 www.museumofrussiani-cons.org

Northborough Historical Society Museum50 Main Street, Northborough508-393-6298www.northboroughhistsoc.orgShrewsbury Historical Society MuseumOn the Common, Shrewsbury




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Southborough Historical Society Museum25 Common Street, Southborough508-229-8055www.southboroughhistory.org/Museum/Museum.htm

Westborough Historical Society13 Parkman Street, Westborough 508-898-0975

Willard House and Clock Museum11 Willard Street, North Grafton508-839-3500 www.willardhouse.org

Worcester Historical Museum30 Elm Street, Worcester508-753-8278 www.worcesterhistory.org

Danforth Museum of Art123 Union Avenue, Framingham508-620-0050www.danforthmuseum.org

Garden in the Woods: New England Wild Flower Society

180 Hemenway Road, Framingham508-877-7630www.newfs.org/visit/Gar-den-in-the-Woods

Music

Assabet Valley MastersingersP.O. Box 911, Northborough 978-562-9838www.avmsingers.org

DCU Center50 Foster Street, Worcester508-755-6800 www.dcucenter.com

Hanover Theatre2 Southbridge Street, Worcester877-571-SHOWwww.thehanovertheatre.org

The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra10 Tuckerman Street, Worcester508-754-1234www.masymphony.org

Northborough Area Community Chorus www.nacc.net/index.htm

Tatnuck Bookseller, Gift Gallery and Café Live Music Series, Fridays, 6:30 p.m.

Westborough Shopping CenterLyman Street, Westborough508-366-4959www.tatnuck.com

Speakers Night Club19 Weed Street, Marlborough 508-480-8222www.speakersnightclub.net

The Willows at Westborough Summer ConcertsLyman Street, Westboroug

Outdoor fun

East Coast Golf Academy and Practice Center333 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough508-842-3311www.ecoastgolf.com

Golf Teaching Center142 School Street, Northborough508-351-9500 www.juniperhillgc.com

Green Thumb Route 9 WestWestborough

Highfi elds Golf & Country Club42 Magil Drive, Grafton508-839-1945www.highfi eldsgolfcc.com

Juniper Hill Golf Course 202 Brigham Street, Northborough508-393-2444www.juniperhillgc.com/golf/proto/juniperhillgc/

Mass AudubonBroad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary414 Massasoit Avenue, Worcester508-753-6087

Outdoor RecreationHopkinton State Park617-299-3392www.BoatingInBoston.com

Regatta Point Sailing10 Lake Avenue North, Worcester508-757-2140www.regattapoint.org

Tougas Family Farm234 Ball Street, Northborough508-393-6406www.tougasfarm.com



Bay State Cheer & DanceCompetitive cheerleading program available for all ages

By Nancy BrumbackContributing Writer

Shrewsbury - “The kids on our competitive teams are more than just friends. They become almost family,” said Matthew Holdridge, a coach and owner of Bay State Cheer & Dance, describing the closeness that develops, par-ticularly on the program’s full-year teams. These teams start practic-ing in June, right after tryouts, which will be held this year Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 and 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the training center. They work all year on their routines, participating in both local and national competi-tions, including for some teams the World Champion-ships, held this past April in Orlando, Fla. But for cheerleader athletes who may not want quite such a demanding schedule, Bay State also offers a half-year program that starts up after the recreational and high

school football season. The cheerleaders in this program form teams that participate in local competitions. A major change on the competitive cheerleading circuit starting this past year, Holdridge noted, is that the half-year programs now com-pete only with each other, not with full-year program teams which have been together and practicing for as much as

six months longer. “Our half-year team this year was undefeated in com-petitions against other half-year teams,” he said. Bay State, which is located on Route 20 right across from the Hebert Candy Mansion, started in 2006. The train-ing facility is outfi tted with a spring fl oor, tumble track, tumble strip and mat area. There are seven coaches, including Holdridge. One coaches the Dream Makers program, which includes students with and without physical and developmental limitations, teaching them cheerleading fundamentals and fostering friendships and team spirit. Those teams may also compete in local events and participate in Bay State’s annual end-of-the-year show for families, friends and the general public. The center’s emphasis is on competitive cheerleading, which mixes cheer, tumbling and dance moves, but it also offers dance classes and com-

petitive dance teams if the students enrolled in any given year want to do that. Many of the cheerleading students also take dance classes. Bay State’s programs are open to students from 5 to 18, both boys and girls. About 100 students participated this past year. A complete list of the classes and programs is available on the center’s website, www.baystateall-stars.com. “We also plan to start a ‘tiny team’ this year for children ages 3 to 5. We’ve never had a tiny team, but we do have a lot of siblings around and we think there’s interest. There is a competitive division for children that age, but we’ll wait and see how that class develops,” Holdridge said. Competitive cheerlead-ing demands peak physical conditioning and hours of practice each week, all for a 2-1/2-minute performance, and the students who partici-pate develop a strong sense of teamwork and responsibility,

he said. Most are on more than one team. “The kids really have to want to do it,” Holdridge said. But the rewards are more than a trophy. “They learn a lot more than cheerleading skills. They learn time management, commit-ment and how to be a team player. They learn to win and to lose graciously. And they stay fi t. “The kids learn to balance a lot. Most are exceptional stu-dents as well as exceptional athletes. We just came back from a Worlds competition in Orlando, and the kids were working on school projects and take-home tests while they were there,” Holdridge said. Information and registration forms for programs are on the center’s website, www.baystateallstars.com, or call 508-845-5678. Bay State is located at 224 Cherry St. off of Rt. 20 in Shrewsbury.

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18Westborough Community Chorus performanceThe Westborough Community Chorus will be performing a “Rocking 60s & 70s” show at 8 p.m. at the Sarah Gibbons Middle School, 20 Fisher St., Westbor-ough. Also May 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m. For more infor-mation, visit www.westborough.com/communitychorus.

Watson Honanie trunk show at Silver Buffalo Through May 20, award-winning Hopi artist Watson Honanie will be visiting the Silver Buffalo Gal-lery, 23 Coburn Rd., Berlin, with his collection of handmade over-lay jewelry in gold and silver. See the intricate designs grounded in Hopi culture or design your own piece with Watson! For more information, call 978-838-2680 or www.silverbuffalo.com.

Northborough Historical Society meetingThe Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St., holds its last monthly meeting of the season. The evening will begin with a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. Members and the public are invited to bring their favorite dish and gather for an old-fashioned supper. The society’s meeting will begin after the supper at 7:30 p.m., followed by the evening’s program, “What Would You Do for Freedom,” pre-sented by National Park Ranger Chuck Arning. Free, and all are welcome. For more information, see http://www.nps.gov/blac/contacts.htm.

Inklings: Adult Writing Group meetsFrom 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., In-klings, an adult writing group will meet at Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. Come join the new adult writing group, which meets the third Friday of every month. Writers are encour-aged to stop by for a few hours, share their work, critique stories, and have help fi nding places for publication. If interested in join-ing, please email Jess Bacon at [email protected] or stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up.

Movie Matinee at Southborough Senior Center“War Horse” will be shown as a movie matinee at Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. Lunch will be held at 11:30 a.m., followed by the movie at 12 p.m. The movie is free, but those who wish to enjoy the lunch are requested to pay a donation of $5. To sign up or for more infor-mation, call the Southborough Senior Center front desk at 508-229-4453.

CalendarCalendarWomen’s Business Network hosts Sacred Song ReikiThe Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host Pris-cilla Gale, owner of Sacred Song Reiki, at the Women’s Business Network Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hudson Por-tuguese Club, 13 Port St., Hudson. A former opera singer, Gale teaches voice at Wesleyan University (CT) in conjunction with operating Sa-cred Song Reiki in Stow. The event includes spectacular networking and a buffet lunch, in a relaxing atmosphere. Cost is $16 for mem-bers and their guests, and $21 for future members. Reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call 978-568-0360 or email [email protected].

Learning Express Toys grand openingNew owner Tina Jacobson of the Learning Express Toys is pleased to announce the Grand Opening at her Westborough store. The festivi-ties will run through May 20 with a 20% off sale. May 19’s events will include Elmo visiting from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., face painting, raffl es, and giveaways. Learning Express Toys is located at 50 East Main St., #5, Westborough.

19Charlie Hamel (WWII Vet) Care Package DriveFrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., come sup-port our troops by donating to the Charlie Hamel (WWII Vet) Care Package Drive at the Southborough Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. (Route 85), Southborough. Also May 20. Items to donate include deodorant, toothbrushes and tooth-paste, gel body wash, Q-tips, baby wipes, razors, tampons (no pads), body lotions, dental fl oss, travel-size shampoo, Chapstick or Blistex, gum, hard candy (Lifesavers, Jolly Ranchers, etc.), candy (M&Ms, Skit-tles, Twizzlers, etc.), lollipops (for soldiers and children), Pop Tarts, fruit cups, puzzle books, playing cards, magazines, batteries, travel board games, and much more. No open or used products, bulk-sized items, soap bars, aerosols, or VHS tapes will be accepted. For more information, call Lisa Braccio at 508-481-9939 or Debbie Depp Wilson at 508-481-6326.

Northborough Garden Club plant sale The Northborough Garden Club plant sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ellsworth McAfee Park, Route 135, Northborough. The sale will feature hardy, sun- and shade-loving perennial plants, herbs, and ground covers, all dug from local gardens. Proceeds will benefi t the annual scholarship fund and town beautifi cation projects. More information may be seen at

http://sites.google.com/site/north-boroughgardenclub/.

Westborough Garden Club plant saleRain or shine, the Westborough Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Tufts Machine Parking Lot, 49 East Main St., Westborough. Proceeds will be used to help plant and maintain the many beautiful com-munity gardens throughout the town. This year, the club is looking for 6” or larger plastic pots and is asking the public tobring their extras to the plant sale. For more information on the club, visit http://westboroughgarden-club.org/.

Shrewsbury Garden Club plant sale, garden expoThe Shrewsbury Garden Club is busy preparing for this year’s an-nual plant sale, to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. As in the past, the garden club will be selling annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, geraniums, herbs, vegetables, and, new this year, cemetery baskets. Also new this year is the addition of a garden expo. Those bringing a donation to the St. Anne’s Human Services Food Pantry will receive a free plant. For more information, email [email protected].

Plantapalooza plant sale fundraiserFrom 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Harvest Project will be hosting Plantapalooza at the Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Rd., North Grafton. Plantapalooza is a plant sale fundraiser to benefi t Community Harvest Project, Inc. Included in the event will be a selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants; the Cookie Walk; four free tomato plants plants to the first 1,000 attendees; a craft sale; and food. Admission is free. For more infor-mation, visit www.community-harvest.org or call 508-839-7402.

How to Boil Water: Boot Camp for BeginnersMay 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, Culinary Under-ground School for Home Cooks, 21 Turnpike Rd. in Southborough, will host How to Boil Water: Boot Camp for Beginners. In this two-day intensive, culinary newbies will learn the absolute basics. Cost is $250 and registration required. Visit www.culinaryunderground.com or call 508-904-6589 for more information.

Dale LePage to perform at Tower HillDale LePage, voted “male enter-tainer of the year” by Worcester Living Magazine readers, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston, in a special concert. LePage will entertain guests with


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his sultry tones for a cabaret-style concert with accomplished friends Bobby Gadoury and Thom-as Spears. Tickets: $23 adults, $20 Tower Hill members, $16 students. A cash bar will be available at 6:30 p.m., and a light selection of snacks will be available for sale. For more information or to order tickets, call

508-869-6111 ext. 135 or visit www.towerhillbg.org.

Youth Group fundraiser in NorthboroughA car wash will be held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Rose of Lima parking lot, 244 Main St., Northborough. Cost is $5 per car. Rain date: June

9. Please help the Young Neigh-bors in Action (YNIA) reach their fi nancial goal by having your car washed. Teens from St. Rose will be participating in different volunteer service trips this summer, includ-ing with Habitat for Humanity; Camp Sunshine, a summer camp for families with children with terminal illness; and local sites in central Massachusetts like Brigham Community Farm, Friendly House, Worcester Food Pantry, and the Little Store, to name a few of the organizations.

Mt. Olivet yard and bake saleFrom 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will be lots of treasure to fi nd, in-cluding sewing and craft materials, toys, jewelry, household items, and much more, at Mt. Olivert Lutheran Church’s yard and bake sale. Deli-cious baked goods will also be available. No early birds please! Rain or shine. Mt Olivet Lutheran Church is located at 34 Prospect St., Shrewsbury. Questions can be directed to the church offi ce at 508-842-2731 or offi [email protected].

Rummage sale at First Federated ChurchFrom 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., First Federated Church, 200 Central St., Hudson, will hold its annual rummage sale, rain or shine. All proceeds from the sale will go to benefi t the world relief organiza-tion Heifer International. Come prepared to browse through a large selection of gently used items! To learn more about the church, visit www.thefi rstfederatedchurch.org or call the church offi ce at 978-562-9207.

Fay Discovery Camp open houseSummer will be here before you know it, so join Fay School from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Summer Camp open house and campus tour to learn more about the program for kids ages 3 to 15. It’s all about choice at Fay Discovery, where campers age 6 and older choose each day from a wide range of activities, from arts and athletics to outdoor adventures and academic

enrichment. The event will take place at Fay’s new Primary School on Middle Road, located off Main Street near the intersection of routes 30 & 85 in Southborough. To fi nd out more, visit www.fayschool.org/summer/daycamp.

EAA International Learn to Fly DayThe world of flight offers fun, freedom, and experiences unlike anything else in the world. You’re invited to participate as Chapter 196 of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts an International Learn to Fly Day event from 9 a.m. to noon at Minute Man Airfi eld in Stow. Members of EAA Chapter 196 will offer free introductory airplane rides to all adults. For more information, call 978-212-9196 or visit www.eaa196.org. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-564-6322 or go to www.eaa.org.

Saturdays at FayChildren ages 2 to 6 years old, along with their parents, are invited to Fay School in Southborough for Move and Explore with Knuckle-bones from 10 to 11 a.m., as part of its Saturdays at Fay series. Knuck-lebones offers a creative movement and athletics program for toddlers through kindergarteners. Free, but space is limited and registration should be done as soon as possible at www.fayschool.org/saturdays. The program will take place at Fay’s new Primary School, located near the intersection of Routes 30 & 85 in Southborough. Please use the East Entrance on Middle Road for access and parking.

Siloam Lodge of Masons free community breakfastFrom 8 to 11 a.m., Siloam Lodge of Masons, located at 12 Church St. in Westborough, will again be serving an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. This free monthly event is offered as a community service and as an opportunity for those interested to learn about Masonry. While this event is offered for free, donations will be accepted from anyone wishing to help support

these events and Masonic charities. Donations of non-perishable food items will also be collected for the Westborough Food Pantry.

Ashland historic walking tourJoin the Ashland Historical Com-mission and Open Space Commit-tee from 1 to 3 p.m. for a second, not-quite-annual Historical Walk-ing Tour. Rain date: May 20. The tour will start at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front St., continue along Concord Street, then head down scenic Fountain Street to learn about Ashland’s oldest homes and the making of the reservoir. The tour will return to downtown Ashland via Front Street and end at Stone’s Public House for refreshments. Participants can park in the Front Street lot across from the library. Wear comfortable shoes for this 1.8-mile walk. Open to folks of all ages. For more information, contact Julie Nardone, [email protected], or Beth Rosenblum, [email protected].

Yard, rummage sale at St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchA yard and rummage sale will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3 John St., Westborough, (opposite the high school). Along with a grandma’s attic of fabulous fi nds, treasures available for purchase will include clothing, household goods, books, furniture, costume jewelry, and baby and children’s toys and accessories. For additional information, call the church offi ce at 508-366-4134 or visit www.ststeph.com.

Northboro Contra Dance Everyone is welcome - from be-ginners to the experienced – to Northboro Contra Dance. Live mu-sic and all dances are taught. The dance is from 8 to11 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian, 40 Church St., Northborough. Come with or without a partner, but please wear clean, soft-soled shoes. For more information, visit http://northboro-contra.com/.



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Gallery in the Pines artists receptionStudent artists from Gallery in the Pines in Hudson will present an art show at the Westborough Public Library. An artists reception to honor these talented young people will be held at 4 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room, 55 West Main St. The public is welcome and light refreshments will be served. Artwork will be on display in the Library Meeting Room during regular library hours through June 16. For more information about Gallery in the Pines, visit http://galleryinthepines.com/.

Fords Summer Round-Up ShowSolomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough, will be hosting the 28th Annual Fords Summer Round-Up Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ford Car Club of New England’s summer round-up will feature over 200 cars in the Sears parking lot for viewing pleasure. Trophies will be awarded for a variety of categories, and the event will also feature Fords from 1903 as well as jaw-dropping Ford Mustang restorations. Come and enjoy the show!

20Dinner and auction to benefi t Relay For LifeThe Blues Brothers will present a dinner and auction at the United Brethren Lodge of Marlborough, 8 Newton St., Marlborough, to benefi t Relay For Life 2012. The evening starts off with a social hour from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by dinner and then silent and brown bag auctions. A donation of $15 per person is requested. To order tickets or for more information, call 978-600-8474.

St. Luke’s free community supperSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5 Washington St., Hudson will be hosting a free community supper from 5 to 6 p.m. The meal will be Chef’s Choice. There is always something for vegetarians and di-etary restrictions are kept in mind. St. Luke’s is located at the rotary in Hudson, with additional parking available behind the fi re station. For more information, visit www.stlukeshudson.org/communitysup-per.html.

‘Royal Tea Parties’ performanceAll area women are invited to en-joy tea, treats, and a performance by “Royal Tea Parties” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Marlborough, 20 Church St. Myrtle Mills will bring you up to date on Victorian medical myths and miracles! In addition to tea eti-quette, this performance addresses topics such as hygiene, curative concoctions, disease prevention,

pregnancy protocols, motherhood, and Elizabeth Blackwell - just the prescription for a light, entertaining event. Tea and treats provided. The event is free, but advance registra-tion is suggested. Call 508-303-5014 to reserve your seat or for more information.

Mass. Horticultural Society holds Gardeners’ FairThe public is invited to the Mas-sachusetts Horticultural Society’s Gardeners’ Fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 900 Washington Stt. (Route 16), Wellesley. Special members hours are 8 to 9 a.m. For more in-formation, visit www.masshort.org/Gardeners-Fair-at-Elm-Bank.

MSO presents orchestra favorites concertThe Metrowest Symphony Orches-tra will present at concert of orches-tra favorites at 3 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter St. in Framingham. Tickets prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.metrowestsymphony.org.

Beat Goes On concert by Voices of MetroWestJoin the Voices of MetroWest for their Beat Goes On concert at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2 East Central St., Natick. Tickets (cash at door is preferred) are $12 for adults and $8 for kids and seniors. Voices of MetroWest T-shirts are also available for purchase for $10. For more information, visit www.voicesofmetrowest.com.

Voices from the Bluegrass performanceThe Master Singers of Worcester present Voices from the Bluegrass, conducted by Malcolm Halliday, at 4 p.m. at Salem Covenant Church, 215 East Mountain St., Worces-ter. Carol Barnett’s “The World Beloved: a Bluegrass Mass” will feature Blackstone Valley Bluegrass in this energetic, eclectic work for chorus and soloists. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 for seniors and students. For more informa-tion, call 508-842-1349 or visit www.mswma.org.

2012 Bolton 4-H FairFrom 12 to 3 p.m., the 2012 Bolton 4-H Fair will be held on the Bolton Fair fairgrounds, 318 7 Bridge Rd. in Lancaster. Includes exhibits, rabbit show, and pony rides. Ad-mission and parking is free.

21Northborough/Southborough Venture Crew 11 meetingVenture Crew 11 is a combined Northborough Southborough group dedicated to outdoor ad-

venture for teenage young women and men (hiking, skiing, kayaking, etc.). Come to a Crew meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Parish Hall, 266 Main St., Northborough, to learn more. Check out Ven-ture Crew 11, part of the BSA, at www.crew11venture.org or email [email protected] to fi nd out more.

‘Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast’ programJoin John Root from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., as he helps participants learn to identify and prepare wild plants for food and drink. For more information, call 508-842-0081.

Reading to Dogs! at Northborough Free LibraryThe Northborough Free Library’s furry friend, Christopher, a dog specially trained to listen to young readers, will be back from 5 to 6 p.m. in 15-minute time slots. Kids can practice their out-loud reading skills in a judgment-free environ-ment with Christopher and his owner, Laura. All ages welcome, great for kids beginning to read! To register or for more information, call 508-393-5025 ext. 4.

Shrewsbury Genealogy Club meetsFrom 7 to 8:45 p.m., the Shrews-bury Genealogy Club will meet at the Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. The monthly meet-ing is for anyone (no need to be a Shrewsbury resident) interested in genealogy and family history. Call the Library Reference Desk at 508-842-0081 for details.

Nancy King Memorial Golf TournamentMetroWest legal Services will host its 15th annual charity golf event, the 2012 Nancy King Memorial Golf Tournament, at the Framing-ham Country Club. The event kicks off with registration at 11 a.m. and a shot gun start at 12:30 p.m. Fol-lowing the tournament, an awards and recognition dinner will be held, along with a live and silent auction and raffl e. To register and for more information, visit www.mwlegal.org.

22 Current Trends in Kitchen & Bath DesignFrom 6:30 to 8 p.m., Francis Harvey Remodeling, LLC Selec-tions Room, 238 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, will host designer Julie White as she discusses tips for getting more “bang for your buck” through smart product selections and review photos of actual kitchen and bath renovations from start to fi nish. Also June 19, from 6:30 to

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Continued from previous page Indian Meadows Country Club in Westborough. WCVB-TV news personality Susan Wornick will once again be conducting a live auction during the program por-tion of the evening. For more in-formation and to purchase tickets, visit http://taste2012.kintera.org or contact the BBBS Worcester offi ce at 508-752-7868.

Mini-cooking program at Northborough Free LibraryMini-cooking – It’s Cookout Time! will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Children ages 7 to 10 will make mini sliders – choose a burger or chicken salad! Potato salad and a “dirt cake” will also be made. Registration is required. Call 508-393-5025 ext. 4 for more information or to register.

First Church Men’s Fellowshiphosts spaghetti supperA spaghetti supper, put on by the Men’s Fellowship of the First Church in Marlborough, Congrega-tional, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the Church, High and Bolton (Route 85) streets, above Union Common. The menu is spaghetti with meatballs, salad, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. Join your neighbors and friends for good food and fel-lowship. The public is invited to attend.

New England Amputee Association meetingKeith Cornell CP, FAAOP, presi-dent, Cornell O & P, will be the guest speaker at the New England Amputee Association’s meeting, which will be held 4 to 6 p.m. at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Flanders Rd., Westborough. Topic: “What’s new on the horizon for prosthetics.” The meeting is free and open to all amputees, their families, caregivers, and health professionals. For more informa-tion, call 978-365-2580 or visit www.NewEnglandAmputeeAs-sociation.com.

24Marlborough Senior Center hosts musician John RootAt 2 p.m., Marlborough Cultural Council and Senior Center will be sponsoring a performance by John Root. A musician of the Gaslight Era (1890-1920), Root offers a diverse repertoire of instrumental and vocal musical styles from the turn of the previous century. Ev-eryone is invited to sing along and to experience the range of feelings evoked by music. Come enjoy an ice cream cone, sing along, and enjoy this gifted performance by Root. The Marlborough Senior Center is located at 250 Main St. Reserve your seat by calling 508-485-6492.

25Catmobile offers low-cost spay/neuter servicesThe Catmobile will be at Petsource, 141 Boston Rd., Marlborough, to offer low-cost spay/neuter services to cat owners. The Catmobile is operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) and is staffed by a licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, treatment for fl eas and ear mites. Spay package costs $100 and neuter package costs $75. The package is available to anyone and there is no qualifi cation process; however reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

Drop-in craft at Northborough Free LibraryChildren of all ages and their families are invited to a drop-in craft from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St. Plant a little herb garden of parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and more. No registration is needed. Call 508-393-5025 ext. 4 for more information.

Family-friendly drumming circleSponsored by Shrewsbury Arts Alive and First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, a family-friendly drumming circle will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the church’s Gifford Hall, 19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury. All ages are wel-come, and drums will be available for loan. Pack a light supper. Cost is $5 per drummer or $12 per family. RSVP by May 24 to Christina White at [email protected].

Jewelry workshop for senior citizensSouthborough senior citizens are invited to participate in a jewelry workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Gardens, 49 Boston Rd., Southborough. Suggested dona-tion: $2. Do you like beads? Do you have old jewelry that could use a new look? Beginners and returning students will explore color, design, and how to put beads together to make fi nished jewelry. Bring your own beads. To sign up or for more information, call the Southborough Senior Center front desk at 508-229-4453.

26Electronic & Clothing Recycle DayA fundraising event to bene-fit Sherwood and Oak Middle Schools, the Electronic & Cloth-

ing Recycle Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the parking lot of the Oak Middle School, 45 Oak St., Shrewsbury. For more information on the event, visit www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/egov/docs/1335206819_600341.pdf.

27 ‘Wilds of Wile Forest’ nature hikeFrom 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Scott Shumway, professor of Biology at Wheaton College, will lead a nature hike to explore one of the wildest places in Westborough. The large tract connects with the Libbey Reservation to create an extensive 200-acre wildlife cor-ridor. Hikers will see traces of historic logging and vernal pools, plus abundant ferns as they walk through lush forests of maple, oak, and pine. Meet at end of Car-roll Drive (off of West Main/Ken-dall/Frances Dr./Carroll) for this 1- to 2-mile hike. Visit http://west-boroughlandtrust.org/ or email [email protected] for more information.

UpcomingMemorial Day Fair in NorthboroughMay 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First Parish Unitarian Universal-ist in Northborough, 40 Church St., is hosting a Memorial Day Fair, including a craft fair (open to public vendors), book sale, fl ea market, and plant sale. BBQ burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs with homemade strawberry shortcake will be served as a fundraiser for the church. There will be children’s activities, such as face painting and sand art. A call for vendors has gone out: for a $20 set-up fee you will be given a generous 12’ x 12’ space. Rain or shine. Contact Linda Clark at 978-422-6288 or [email protected] for more vendor information.

Annual Meeting of SOLFThe Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) will hold their annual meeting May 29, at 7 p.m., at the Southborough Com-munity House, 28 Main St. There will be a short business meeting and the Elaine Beals’ Conser-vation Award for 2012 will be presented, followed by a discus-sion of the activities of this past year and a chance to meet other members who are also interested in open space. Refreshments will be served. People who might be interested in joining the organi-zation are welcome to attend to fi nd out more about the efforts to be stewards of SOLF properties. Check out www.solf.org for more information about SOLF.

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CalendarCalendar8 p.m. For more information, visit www.FrancisHarvey.com or call 508-799-7778.

Hanover Theatre presents ‘Joan Rivers - My Life in Show Business’At 7 p.m., join the Hanover The-atre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester, for “Joan Rivers - My Life in Show Business: 135 Years & Counting.” Comedian, TV host, and CEO Joan Rivers is an icon of American culture. Don’t miss Joan Rivers when she comes to Worcester this spring! Full price tickets are $34, $44, and $54, depending on seat-ing location. Call the box offi ce at 877-571-7469 or visit www.theha-novertheatre.org for more informa-tion or to purchase tickets.

BIA-MA presents fall prevention workshop“Reducing the Risk: A Hands on Approach to Falls Prevention” will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. by Brain Injury Association of Mas-sachusetts (BIA-MA), a private nonprofi t association that provides support, prevention, education, and advocacy for individuals with brain injury and their families. The workshop takes place at BIA-MA,

30 Lyman St., Suite 10, Westbor-ough. For more information or to register, call 508-475-0032 or visit www.biama.org.

23Shrewsbury Historical Society Annual MeetingThe Shrewsbury Historical Society, at 1830 Brick Schoolhouse on the Town Common,presents its Annual Meeting for society members at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, 34 Prospect St., Shrewsbury. Elections begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meet-ing at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information on the Shrewsbury Historical Society, visit http://www.shrewsburyhistori-calsociety.org.

‘Taste of Something BIG’ fundraiserThe Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Central Mass/Metrowest will host its sixth annual food and wine tasting fundraiser, “A Taste of Something BIG,” at Acacia at

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