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12/18/2021

Action Unlimited updated their info in the about section.

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12/18/2021

10/25/2021

Good Morning! The Town was informed over the weekend, that several downtown businesses WILL be participating in downtown Trick or Treat on Saturday October 30, 2021 from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM. There will be no rain date for this event.

10/07/2021

STOW: To honor Stow-area veterans, for the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley is providing a pre-packaged lunch and the opportunity to meet with town and state officials on Veterans Day, November 11. Lunch will include a sandwich, chips, salad, beverage, dessert, and more, and volunteers will provide the lunches to participants who will remain in their cars.

Veterans and significant others must RSVP in advance and can pick up their meals between 11:30am and 1pm at First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road (Route 117). Participants must pre-register at 978-627-4135 or [email protected]. Please specify your expected time of arrival and a choice of sandwich when registering: Chicken Salad, Turkey Club, Ham and Swiss, or Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil.

This Veterans Day appreciation lunch is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, Stow Friends of the Council on Aging, Worker’s Credit Union, Shaw’s Stow, and Honey Pot Hill Orchards. The Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley is always open to new members. Formed in 1905, Rotary International is the world's first service club organization with over 1.3 million members in 34,000 clubs worldwide. The Nashoba Valley club serves the towns of Lancaster, Bolton, and Stow and beyond, giving life to the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self." For more information about the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, contact [email protected] or visit www.nashobarotary.org. You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nashobarotary.

04/23/2021

Yard Sale at
First United Methodist Church
in Hudson
First United Methodist Church of Hudson invites everyone to their Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 12th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, in the church parking lot. There is no rain date.
There is unlimited space for you to set up as our parking lot is huge and the church has a limited amount of tables, first come, first served, and chairs to the first responders. There is a small $10.00 fee for each vendor.
Now that things are looking a little brighter for outdoor gatherings, we will still maintain distancing and masks if requested by the state.
Call or email now to reserve a table, first come, first served or you can bring your own set-up.
First United Methodist Church is located at 34 Felton Street, just off the rotary at the top of the hill, in Hudson. More information is available at 978-562-2932 or www.hudsonfumc.org

04/21/2021

Commencement 2021

Middlesex CC Planning Virtual Commencement for 2021 Graduates
Inspired by the commitment and dedication students make to earn their degrees and finish their programs, Middlesex Community College is honored to play a part in their academic journeys. Middlesex’s 2021 Commencement will once again be virtual as the pandemic continues to prevent the college from hosting in-person events.
A virtual Commencement ensures each graduate will be recognized, while all students, faculty and staff remain safe. MCC’s 2021 graduation video will premiere live at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 27 on LTC channel 8 or MCC’s YouTube channel.
In learning how to adapt to circumstances presented by the pandemic, the Middlesex class of 2021 has earned “unique skills and grit,” according to Pamela Flaherty, MCC’s Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students. She believes this determination and flexibility will help them be innovative and successful leaders in the future.
“MCC students persevere, and this has never been truer than throughout this past year,” Flaherty said. “At this year’s Commencement, we are excited to celebrate the accomplishments they have made, highlight the strength they have shown, and wish them well as they continue on with their educational and professional pursuits.”
As Middlesex celebrated 50 years on September 24, 2020, the virtual Commencement will feature a photo retrospective of MCC students from the last 50 years, student speakers, and special video messages from faculty, staff and the community.
To help celebrate, all graduates who complete the graduation application process by April 30, 2021, will automatically receive a special graduation box in the mail. The box will include a 2021 tassel, a keepsake graduation cap and an invitation to the Alumni Association among other items.
Eligible MCC graduates will also have the opportunity to have their photographs taken on campus in May 2021. As a gift from the college, students will receive a free 5x7 photo shipped to them along with proofs to purchase additional photos.
To make this year’s Commencement more personal, MCC’s Office of Marketing Communications has created digital ways for graduates and their families to celebrate, including details for how to host virtual watch parties and downloadable social media graphics and posters.
Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/graduation/ for more information about this year’s virtual Commencement, graduation box and complimentary graduation photo session.
Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven leader in online education for more than 20 years. We educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners, offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!

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04/20/2021

Ducky Wucky May 15
The Rotary Club of Ayer, Harvard, Shirley and Devens is pleased to announce the 2021 Ducky Wucky River Race will be held on May 15, 2021. The first lucky duck to cross the finish line will win its sponsor dinner for two anywhere in the world!
The duck race has been the premier fundraiser for the Ayer Rotary Club for over 30 years. To sponsor a duck, purchase a ticket from members of the Rotary Club or online at duckywucky.org.
The race will again be run following pandemic protocols with only race officials and duck wranglers in attendance. The grand-prize winner and runner-up winners will be posted on duckywucky.org. The club’s annual Apple Blossom Festival, held annually prior to the race, is postponed until May 2022.
Last year, National Guardsman Kiernan Cournoyer’s duck was the first to cross the finish line. Newly engaged at the time, Cournoyer planned to use the grand prize for a honeymoon. Due to the pandemic, the winner will have two years from the date of the race to book their travel. Past winners have chosen to travel to Paris, Japan, Rome, Australia, Hawaii, Africa, Bali, and of course, Disney World.
The grand prize includes airfare, two nights hotel accommodations and dinner for two. In addition to the grand prize, there are dozens of runner-up prizes including such items as sunset boat cruises, fly fishing lessons and gift certificates to local restaurants and merchants.
Here’s how the race works: thousands of sponsored ducks paddle down the Nashua River from the starting line off of Still River Road in Harvard, with the winning quacker scoring its sponsor the grand prize. Ducky wranglers and booms ensure the ducks are retrieved for next year’s race.
Each sponsored duck raises funds for the Rotary to support many charitable causes, including local food pantries, high school scholarships, youth sports programs, ramps for housebound individuals, dictionaries for third graders, support for local fire and police departments, and international relief efforts.
Tickets are on sale now at duckywucky.org and from Rotary Club members. Tickets are $5 for a single duck, $20 for a flock, or $40 for 13 quackers, with a 50-cent charge for online orders.
This year’s race sponsors include Alexander Advisors, Ayer Moving and Storage, The Bull Run, Gervais Ford, Main Street Bank, Nikopolous Insurance Agency, Phoenix Park, Reese’s Travel Adventures, Robert C. Alario Certified Public Accountants, PC and Thomas E. Sears Insurance Agency, Inc.

04/19/2021

Town Letter Cleanup
Groton Grange #7 will hold our Townwide Litter Cleanup on Saturday, April 24th from 9am to 3pm, and on Sunday, April 25th, from 10am to 3pm.
Register at the table in front of Prescott School on Main St. Trash bags, gloves, and bottled water will be provided. Trash bags should be returned to the dumpsters provided at the Prescott School Parking lot. Please help to give some TLC back to Groton’s roads, trails, walking paths and parks that have provided so much comfort and relief to us all in this past covid year. For information call 978-448-3715.

04/18/2021

Our War Too: American Women in WWII
WWII has been known as a time of liberation for women, and on the heels of the 100th anniversary of the culmination of the Suffrage Movement, it is the perfect time to remember both the struggles and victories that women faced AFTER 1919. Visit the Fort Devens Museum to see the new exhihit “Our War Too: American Women in WWII.”
This year-2021-celebrates the 140th birthday of Lowell Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers (the “Godmother of Fort Devens)” and the 80th anniversary of the introduction of Rogers’ Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps bill . To honor these events we are planning an exhibit of women in World War II including WAACs/WACs, military Nurses, women in the workforce, voluntary service, and women at home. The exhibit will include uniforms, photographs, equipment, and stories. Many of the women featured are local to Massachusetts and had a tie to Fort Devens.
This exhibit will be on display through the summer of 2021 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10-3. The Fort Devens Museum is located on the 3rd floor of 94 Jackson Road, Devens, MA and is wheelchair accessible. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Thanks to Freedom’s Way Heritage Association and the Ayer & Massachusetts Cultural Council.

04/17/2021

Fitchburg Art Museum’s 85th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! SUBMIT BY MAY 24
The Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft at Fitchburg Art Museum is one of the oldest juried exhibitions in New England, and they are thrilled to be able to continue the tradition in 2021! This annual event strives to spotlight and celebrate the artists and crafters of the region by providing a museum environment for their artwork and connecting them with fellow artists, patrons, and enthusiasts. After the events of the past year, FAM hopes this can be a special way to highlight the importance, resilience, and unique creativity of our artist community.
For the safety of all artists, juror and staff who help to bring the Exhibition to life, they’re moving the registration and jurying process online this year. While artists will pay registration and submit images of their work online, the exhibition of the selected artworks will still be in person at the Museum! The 85th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft will be on view in the FAM galleries from June 26–September 5, 2021.
As always, a solo exhibition of the previous year’s First Prize Winner will also accompany the Regional Exhibition this summer. The work of Nathan C. Bentley, the winner of the 2019 84th Regional Exhibition, will be on view at FAM from June 26–September 5, 2021.
Eligibility
The Regional Exhibition is open to all artists and crafters working in any medium who live or work within 30 miles of Fitchburg, MA. Artists may submit up to 2 artworks that have been created within the last two years. An outside juror will select the work to be featured in the exhibition. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s juror is Jamie Uretsky, the Curator at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! and a practicing performing artist. For questions about eligibility, please consult the list of eligible towns, contact Terrana Assistant Curator Marjorie Rawle at [email protected].
Registration
The registration fee is $30, which includes a year-long FAM individual membership and covers the submission of up to 2 artworks. The deadline to register is May 24. Learn more about the benefits of a FAM membership visit https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/membership. If you are already a member or would like to request hardship pricing, please contact Membership & Events Manager Jessie Olson: [email protected]
The list of artworks selected for the exhibition will be announced on June 7 by 5pm. If your work is chosen, you must be available to drop it off to the Fitchburg Art Museum during the designated drop-off period. You must also be available to retrieve your work from FAM at the close of the exhibition during the designated pick-up times. All artwork not retrieved after 30 days will become Museum property and will be disposed of or donated.
For more information about Fitchburg Art Museum and its 85th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft, visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org.

04/16/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: A Collaboration between the Friends of CFPL and the CCMS.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Two Esteemed Musicians to be Featured
in a Virtual Program
A rare treat unites musicians for a program and live Q&A; music lovers will enjoy the upcoming collaboration between the Concord Chamber Music Society and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.
On Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m., the Friends of the CFPL and the Concord Chamber Music Society (CCMS) will present a video with Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CCMS Founder Wendy Putnam and renowned pianist and composer Yehudi Wyner in a series of brief performances, which will be followed by a “live” question-and-answer session with the two musicians.
The program is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
In an interview with the two musicians, Putnam said, “I love these pieces. They’re so personal. It’s a privilege to play them in front of you.”
Register for the Zoom event here: https://bit.ly/3mjI0k1
The musical segments range from three to 15 minutes each. The hour-long performance includes music composed by Wyner, drawing on his career from 1961 to 2000, a piece by African American composer Florence Price, once a student at the New England Conservatory, and Schubert’s Sonatina No. 1.
Wyner was awarded the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for his “mesmerizing” piano concerto, “Chiavi in Mano,” (Italian for “keys in the hand”), which was commissioned and premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
A reviewer from the Public Broadcasting System called Putnam and Wyner “an ideally suited team - unshowy but full-hearted players” who hold each other in high regard.

Music lovers will enjoy the upcoming collaboration between the Concord Chamber Music Society (CCMS) and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library (CFPL). Join Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CCMS Founder Wendy Putnam and renowned pianist and composer Yehudi Wyner in a series of brief pe...

04/15/2021

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Louisa May Alcott Will (Sort of) Be at FPC’s Saturday Morning Breakfast
Have you ever wished you could meet Louisa May Alcott? On Saturday, April 17, you can – sort of. Jan Turnquist, executive director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, will play Alcott in full costume, live from the Orchard House in Concord, at April’s virtual Saturday Morning Breakfast. There will be a question and answer period after the performance.
Through “meeting” Alcott, you’ll gain insight into important19th century issues such as suffrage, abolition, the underground railroad, and equal education. You’ll hear about Alcott’s friendships with Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Louisa” tells about writing the autobiographical “Little Women” and how writing took her from “rags to riches.” You’ll also hear of the Alcott family’s Utopian community experience at Fruitlands in Harvard, Alcott’s work as a Civil War nurse, and many of her other writings including thriller tales and serious adult works.
Besides being Orchard House’s executive director, Jan Turnquist is an educator, actress, and historian. She holds her teaching certification and degrees in English and Comparative Literature from the University of Wisconsin. She has been featured in television roles on PBS, the Fox Network, and several BBC productions.
Saturday Morning Breakfasts are held monthly by First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC). They begin at 8 a.m. and are preceded by video excerpts of concerts from FPC’s New Revival Coffeehouse, which begin at 7:45 a.m. The link to this month’s virtual event is bit.ly/FPCBreakfastApril. For more information, call 978-897-8149 or visit fpc-stow-acton.org.

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04/15/2021

Becoming Myself - FPC Sunday Service
In her poem “Now I Become Myself,” the poet May Sarton wrote, “O, in this single hour I live / All of myself and do not move.” On Sunday, April 18, First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC), Unitarian Universalist, will offer a service on “Becoming Myself.” In our single hour, we’ll explore what it means to become ourselves. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Landrum will lead the virtual service, which begins at 10 a.m.
FPC’s services can be accessed by computer or phone or by tuning in to 107.7 FM from the FPC parking lot at 353 Great Road in Stow. Access information, as well as a link to the order of service, will be posted along the left column at fpc-stow-acton.org within 24 hours of the service. To prevent disruptive intrusions, the virtual room will be locked about 15 minutes after the service begins. FPC apologizes for any inconvenience this causes. If you access the service via radio, please remain in your car. If you need to get out of your car, you must wear a mask and maintain a distance of 6 feet from others (aside from those in your own car).
FPC warmly welcomes gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. For more information, call 978-897-8149 or visit fpc-stow-acton.org.

04/14/2021

Scout Troop 437, Westford MA | Scout Troop 437 2021 Bicycle & Summer Sporting Equipment Sale

Troop 437 Bicycle & Sporting Goods Sale
Scout Troop 437 is excited to announce our annual 2021 Bike and Sporting Goods Sale. The event will take place on Saturday, May 1 from 9am - 1pm at the Westford Common. Come and shop for used bikes, sports/exercise equipment and camping gear. Every purchase supports the Boys and Girls of Troop 437.
More details on the event, including consignment and donations can be found here - https://www.westfordtroop437.us/node/1370
Please practice safety protocols: Staying home if you’re sick, wearing a mask and social distancing.
We hope to see you at the sale!

We are accepting donations in good condition. They can be coordinated for pickup or dropoff by emailing [email protected]

04/13/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: A Collaboration between the Friends of CFPL and the CCMS.. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Two Esteemed Musicians to be Featured
in a Virtual Program
A rare treat unites musicians for a program and live Q&A; music lovers will enjoy the upcoming collaboration between the Concord Chamber Music Society and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library.
On Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m., the Friends of the CFPL and the Concord Chamber Music Society (CCMS) will present a video with Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CCMS Founder Wendy Putnam and renowned pianist and composer Yehudi Wyner in a series of brief performances, which will be followed by a “live” question-and-answer session with the two musicians.
The program is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
In an interview with the two musicians, Putnam said, “I love these pieces. They’re so personal. It’s a privilege to play them in front of you.”
Register for the Zoom event here: https://bit.ly/3mjI0k1
The musical segments range from three to 15 minutes each. The hour-long performance includes music composed by Wyner, drawing on his career from 1961 to 2000, a piece by African American composer Florence Price, once a student at the New England Conservatory, and Schubert’s Sonatina No. 1.
Wyner was awarded the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for his “mesmerizing” piano concerto, “Chiavi in Mano,” (Italian for “keys in the hand”), which was commissioned and premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
A reviewer from the Public Broadcasting System called Putnam and Wyner “an ideally suited team - unshowy but full-hearted players” who hold each other in high regard.

Music lovers will enjoy the upcoming collaboration between the Concord Chamber Music Society (CCMS) and the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library (CFPL). Join Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist and CCMS Founder Wendy Putnam and renowned pianist and composer Yehudi Wyner in a series of brief pe...