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November 1, - November 7, 2009 |
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Troop 2784
November 7, 2009 - Girl Scouts from troop 2784 held a
successful bake sale at the transfer station this afternoon. There was even
a raffle to guess how many M & M's went into the huge cookie.
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Choices
November 7, 2009 - Customers search through the snowboards at
ARHS Ski Team's annual Ski Sale this afternoon.
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GRACE FOR VETS
NOV. 11, 2009
8am- 5pm
Veterans visit Choice Car Wash in Southborough 8am-5pm on
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to receive a complimentary car wash.
Choice believes that it is important to remember those who have served our
country. Veterans are asked to visit the Gulf Station next door to the
car wash and inform the attendants verbally that they are veterans in order
to receive their free car wash.
The free washes are given to honor Veteran's Day and to show Choice Car
Wash's support for our armed forces personnel and to reward the Veterans for
their service.
Choice Car Wash is committed to providing the highest quality car wash
experience for our customers.
Choice Car Wash Web
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Sunday
Nov. 8 |
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Cheering-Fall |
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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“Falling for Science” at the Discovery
Museums
The
Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton, is hosting its annual fund-raiser,
“Falling for Science,” from 7-10 p.m. Come with your friends for an
enjoyable fall evening. Make it a night to enjoy with neighbors, colleagues,
friends or a “girl’s night out” – all for a good cause! Explore, play and
have fun with the hands-on exhibits and activities. To purchase tickets or
make a donation for the evening, call 1-978-264-4200 ext. 13, e-mail
aekberg@discoverymuseums.org
or visit
www.discoverymuseums.org.
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Fly the American Flag at Half
Staff from now until Sunset on Wednesday November 11
President Barack Obama
remarks about the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas and the rise in the
unemploymentrate while speaking to the media in the Rose Garden of the White
House. November 6, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy
at Fort Hood, Texas
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By The President of the United States of
America
A Proclamation
Our Nation's thoughts and prayers are
with the service members, civilians, and families
affected by the tragic events at Fort Hood, Texas. The
brave victims, who risked their lives to protect their
fellow countrymen, serve as a constant source of
strength and inspiration to all Americans. We ask God to
watch over the fallen, the wounded, and all those who
are suffering at this difficult hour.
As a mark of respect honoring the victims
of the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas, I hereby order, by
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, that the flag of
the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the
White House and upon all public buildings and grounds,
at all military posts and naval stations, and on all
naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District
of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions until sunset, Tuesday,
November 10, 2009. I also direct that the flag shall be
flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all
United States embassies, legations, consular offices,
and other facilities abroad, including all military
facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand this sixth day of November, in the year of our
Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High
School Updates
Washington DC Trip:
The Assabet Valley History department
together with WorldStrides Tour Company has organized an exciting visit to
Washington DC on April 27-30, 2010 for our students.
Students are fundraising to reduce the cost
of the trip:
On Sale Now: Raffle Tickets! Only $10.00 or 3
for $20.00
Drawing on 11/18/09
Prize:
2 Patriots Tickets
2 Tickets to Celtics game
2 Tickets to "A Christmas Carol"
Gift cards to Stop & Shop, DSW, TGI
Friday's and more...
Purchase raffles tickets from any student
going on trip
or call Social Studies Office at ext 1203
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Fax: (508) 460-3472
Phone: (508) 485-9430
Indoor Craft Fair at AVRTHS
From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, November 7, the
Indoor Craft Fair, sponsored by the AVRTHS Athletic Booster Club of the
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, will be held at AVRTHS, 215
Fitchburg St., Marlborough. Admission is only $2 per person. Besides the
handcrafted jewelry, wooden crafts, photos, wreaths, etc., there will be
blankets, scarves, paintings, and even a snack bar. For further info or to
see if there are vendor tables left for rental, contact the Booster Club at
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DIOCESE OF
WORCESTER DIRECTIVES FOR FLU
SEASON
– Beginning this weekend and until March 2010 the
Diocese of Worcester is suspending the distribution of the
Precious
Blood to the faithful (with the exception of those who
must receive
it, i.e., priests, deacons). The exchange of the Sign of
Peace is to
be offered without any physical contact. You may instead
bow to
the persons nearby. Parishioners are reminded that if you
are ill or
suspect you are ill with a contagious illness, you are not
bound by
the Sunday Mass obligation. Please remain at home and
return to
church when you are will. Please note that hand sanitizer
is
available at both exits of the church for your use.
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Saturday
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Wayside Inn
Sudbury hosts re-enactment
Longfellow's Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, is
hosting a series of mock battles between various militia companies and the
16th Queen's Light Dragoons from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Two different battles
will take place during the day on the east field of the historic Wayside
Inn. Colonial music will be performed at 12:30 p.m. by members of the
Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Company, with seasonal food and drink
available for purchase throughout the afternoon. Free and open to the
public. Rain date: Nov. 8. Visit
www.wayside.org/events,
e-mail
colonel@sudburyminutemen.org
or call 1-978-443-1776 more info.
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Special Announcement
November 5, 2009 - Most residents likely
received the reverse phone call letting us know that Newton Street North of
the Southborough Medical Center will be closed for construction. If you
didn't get the call, it said that the road would be closed between the hours
of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. School bus routes will not be affected.
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Scout Walk
November 5, 2009 - Girl Scout Troop 7105 took a hike at Beals
Preserve with a historic tour from SOLF president Sally Waters and Freddie
Gillespie Monday November 2. (contributed photo) |
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Fiery Sunset
November 5, 2009 - A setting sun seems to set the sky on fire over the
Sudbury Reservoir earlier this week. |
3rd
Annual Gobble Wobble – Nov 26, 2010
5K race – 2Mi walk –
Fun Run for Kids
7:00-8:00am
registration
8:30am 5K Race & 2
Mile Family Walk
9:30am Kids Fun Run
$5/family for
babysitting during race
$25/pre-register and
day of
t-shirt for
pre-registered only (pre-reg closing at 5pm on 11/24)
Location: Trottier
Middle School,
49
Parkerville Rd., Southborough
Call: 508-229-4452 for add’l info
Southborough Recreation
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Today is the
last day to signup on line for RAP. You may still walk your registrations
into the office tomorrow between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30pm. Anything
received after tomorrow will have a $10 late fee ( Please do not leave
registrations in the mailboxes after 4:30 tomorrow as we will not receive
them in time).
Many classes
are still available except for the following:
Ski
Registrations are also underway for WW, Neary and Trottier. Call the office
for details.
Southborough
Recreation
21 Highland St.
Southborough, MA
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CONSERVATION COMMISSIONER NEEDED:
The Conservation Commission has an opening for a Commissioner to complete
the remainder of a 3 year term which will expire in June of 2010. Duties
include: Reviewing technical permit applications and engineering plans to
ensure compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act, the Rivers Protection
Act, the Southborough Wetlands Bylaw, and the Stormwater and Erosion Control
Bylaw. Applicants should have demonstrated expertise, interest and/or
experience in conservation, environmental protection or relevant aspects of
land-use planning. Applicants must be able to attend Thursday evening
meetings that occur at least every 21 days and must be able to perform
on-site field visits. On occasion, the Conservation Commission is required
to meet with other town boards or committees.
Responsibilities of a Conservation Commission require a great deal of study,
learning and thoughtful analysis. Applicants should have a willingness to
attend training sessions, gain the relevant knowledge in a timely fashion,
remain current, and make the necessary time commitment.
If you are interested, please submit a Volunteer Form, resume, and a letter
of interest to the Board of Selectmen’s office at the Southborough Town
House by November 13, 2009. |
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Not to Be Outdone
November 5, 2009 - Cats on parade joined the large crowd of
dressed up dogs at the Healthy Paws first annual Halloween pet parade.
Course handlers and owners took part in the dress up too. "Scooby
Doo", client Amy Trainor and friends. (contributed photo) |
As of November 1, 2009, MA Highway, the MA Turnpike
Authority, The Registry of Motor Vehicles and MBTA into one Department.
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Veterans Day is November 11th
 Veterans
Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the
first anniversary of the end of World War I. Celebrate
and honor the brave men and women both past and present
who have given so much to keep us free.
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Legal
Information Session for Parents at the Southborough Public
Library, Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The Southborough Library
will host a presentation for parents and care givers on child
protection planning and recent changes in Guardianship Law, at the
Library, 25 Main Street, Southborough, on Tuesday, November 17, at
7:00 p.m. Attorney and Southborough resident Tracey Ingle,
whose practice includes estate planning, probate, elder law and
child protection planning, will guide people through changing legal
considerations regarding parenting issues.
This program is free and
open to the public. For more information on this or any other
program at the library, or to register, call the library at
508-485-5031.
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Amnesty Days at the Southborough Library
November 2-14
If you have overdue books at the public library, this is
for you: during the first two weeks of November, the
Southborough Library staff will forgive your overdue fines
on Southborough library books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and
videos in exchange for a donation of paper goods or laundry
soap for the Southborough Food Pantry. Now’s the time to
gather up library items that may have overstayed their
welcome at your house and bring them back to the library.
The program will run from Monday, November 2 – Saturday,
November 14.
For more
information on this or any other program at the library,
call the library at 508-485-5031.
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Gulbankian Farms Garden Center & Florist
Shop
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday &
Sunday
Nov., 21 & 22, 10 am
to 5 pm
We will be sampling our
Stonewall Kitchen products.
Refreshments
including Coffee- Hot Chocolate
will be served.
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You are invited!
Please join us at our 4th annual holiday
open house, where will be showcasing
our unique selection of tasteful and
useful gifts, including:
-Aromatique Scented Candles &
Potpourri
-Stonewall Kitchen Gift Baskets
-Garden Gifts & Stones
-Klutz Educational Toys
-Cozy Sweaters & Stylish T-Shirts
-Colonial Candles and Holders
-Holiday Entertaining Gifts-wine
markers, speaders,etc.
-Teachers' Gifts
-Super Fresh-Cut Flowers & Great
Holiday Plants
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Be sure to mark your calendars, and tell
a friend!
See you on Sat. Nov. 21st or Sun.,
Nov. 22nd.!(and don't forget the 10%
coupon below).
Carolyn
Gulbankian Farms Garden
Center & Florist
40 Mt. Vickery Rd.
Southborough, MA 01772
Tel: 508-485-8979
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Save 10% |
Gulbankian Farms Garden Center & Florist
Shop
Save 10%
off one gift shop item now through
December 24, 2009 with this coupon.
Flowers and plants excluded. Not to be
combined with any other offer.
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Offer Expires: December
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Friday
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Volleyball |
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Crocker Field |
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Friday
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Quabbin Reg. High School
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Sudbury
Valley Trustees
Gray Reservation, Sudbury
GLACIAL FEATURES EXPLORATION
Saturday November 7, 9:00-11:00am
Join us at SVT’s Gray
Reservation and learn about the geophysical events that shaped this
land, and see where the passage of glaciers left its mark on this
landscape. A striking 40-foot-high ice-contact face rises just south of
Hop Brook, eskers wind through these properties, and kettleholes pit the
plain. Learn more about the grand history of this unique SVT
property. Bruce Porter, Volunteer, Physicist, & Science Olympiad coach
for the Glaciers Competition will be our leader.
Registration required.
SVT Members: free, Non-Members: $10
For additional
information and registration, visit
www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588.
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Time for the Holidays
November 4, 2009 - Cub scout Logan uses his sales skills in
selling a Christmas Wreath for the annual town wide Christmas Wreath and
Candle fundraiser for the scouts. |
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 November
4, 2009 - Linda Hubley - Last night selectmen appointed John Cunningham to
the position of dispatcher. Nine candidates had applied for the position.
Four of those candidates did not meet the minimum requirements. A committee
made up of police and fire personnel narrowed the choice down to two to
three candidates that would be furthered interviewed by Police Chief Jane
Moran and Fire Chief John Mauro. The strongest candidate to come out of the
interviews was part time Hopkinton Police dispatcher Mike Cunningham. After
several questions raised by selectmen, Mr. Cunningham was appointed to the
position of full time communications officer. He will be replacing Robert
Fagudes is leaving the police department for the State Police Academy. The
police department dispatches for both the Southborough Police and Fire
Departments.
The
Cordaville Triangle Committee came to selectmen asking for a change order
for the figure of $1280. Contractors ran into problems when they dug the
trenches for the coreten steelwork and ran into ledge and a very large
boulder. Chair of the committee Nancy Vargas said the work is still on
schedule and more supplies have been delivered this week to finish off some
walkways and other work. They still remain on budget. CPA funding was used
for the project.
Selectmen
talked once again about how the town house hours are working. If the town
House employees are keeping track of how many residents come in on Tuesday
nights. Currently the Town House is open M, W, Th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Tuesday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to Noon.. Selectman Bonnie
Phaneuf said if future budget cuts required it, she would rather see the
Town House closed on Fridays altogether. Many town house employees attended
the meeting in support of the current hours. Town administrator Jean Kitchen
said that the electrical savings of $1600 so far.
Selectmen
will be holding budget summits for the department heads but warned several
times last night that the town is in dire straights as far as the budget
that will be brought to town meeting next spring. They are suggesting that
there may be cuts in each department and that they would like to see
department heads find those cuts or the selectmen may have to actually cut
hours across the board including within the schools.
The
Southborough Library Trustees opened their meeting in conjunction with the
Selectmen in order to choose one of four very qualified candidates to fill a
vacancy until the spring elections. Residents Beth Rosen bloom who attends
many of the library’s offerings and whose children and her visit weekly was
named the newest trustee by unanimous vote. All candidates were asked if
they would be willing to run on the upcoming ballot for which all said yes.
The
Southborough Conservation Commission is looking for a candidate to fill a
vacancy on their board. If interested fill out a volunteer form and send an
application into the town administrator before November 13, 2009.
Selectmen
went over the criteria for the upcoming police chief interviews. They have
scheduled a block of time of two hours for interviews of the Southborough
Police Chief candidates. There will be a short public session following the
interviews. The interviews will run from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on November 16th
and will make their decision at the November 17th Selectmen’s
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Southborough Gardeners annual Guest Day will
present "Festive Flowers for the Holidays" with Mary Huntoon on Thursday,
November 12th at 10:00AM at Pilgrim Church, Southborough. Tickets $5.00 in
advance and $10.00 at the door. Adults only please. Holiday boutique,
refreshments and raffles of all the floral designs. This event is a
fundraiser and proceeds will be used for the beautification of Southborough.
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Scouting for Food
November 4, 2009 - Members of the Southborough parishes and food pantry
gather to plan for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Bags will be
left at residences this week and next week they will be going around
collecting the food.
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Governor Patrick is
requesting both the American and Commonwealth flags be lowered to half
staff from sunrise until sunset on November 6, 2009 in honor of Capt.
Kyle R. Van De Giesen killed in action.
Pursuant to
gubernatorial protocol which states,
"The U.S. flag shall
be flown at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until sunset
on the day of interment of any soldier from Massachusetts who is killed
in action in a war zone while on active duty,”
Please be advised that
Governor Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and the
Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from
sunrise until sunset on Friday, November 6, 2009, in honor of
Capt. Kyle R. Van De
Giesen of North Attleboro, Massachusetts who was killed in
action in Afghanistan on October 26, 2009.
This gubernatorial
order applies to:
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The main or administration building of each public
institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2.
Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3.
All state military installations
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Governor
Patrick is requesting both the American and Commonwealth flags be
lowered to half staff from sunrise until sunset on November 7, 2009
in honor of Capt. Eric A. Jones killed in action.
Pursuant to
gubernatorial protocol which states,
"The U.S. flag
shall be flown at half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise
until sunset on the day of interment of any soldier from
Massachusetts who is killed in action in a war zone while on active
duty,”
Please be advised
that Governor Patrick has ordered that the United States flag and
the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state
buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, November 7, 2009,
in honor of Capt.
Eric A. Jones of Westchester, NY and Mashpee, MA who
was killed in action in Afghanistan on October 26, 2009.
This gubernatorial
order applies to:
1.
The main or administration building of each public
institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
2.
Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
3.
All state military installations
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Representative Dykema to Hold Local Office Hours
 Representative
Carolyn C. Dykema will hold office hours in all towns of the 8th Middlesex
District in November.
Any
resident who would like to speak with Representative Dykema and is unable to
attend office hours should contact her office at (617) 722-2210 or email her
aide at
leah.robins@state.ma.us
to set up a personal appointment.
Southborough
Friday, November 6,
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Mauro’s Cafe
2 Main St
Southborough, MA 01772 |
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THE HOLIDAY SHOP,
SOUTHBOROUGH
Saturday, November 14,
10 AM – 4 PM
The Arts Center, 21
Highland Street, Southborough
The Southborough
Crafters Guild and The Arts Center bring you “The Holiday Shop” featuring a
variety of unique and beautiful handmade arts and crafts for holiday gift
giving.
For directions,
www.southborougharts.org.
With the HOLIDAY SHOP
there is no need to spend hours driving around to big box or specialty
stores looking for “just the right gift” for all the special people in your
life.
The Holiday Shop will
feature arts and crafts in a variety of media, including ceramic, metal,
glass and textiles. Whether you are looking for decorative items or
personal accessories, you will find something special here.
The Arts Center has a
long history of bringing beautiful art to our community. The Southborough
Crafters Guild has been presenting unique crafts for holiday gift giving for
many years through it Annual Holiday Shopping Boutique. Now the two have
teamed up to make it easier than ever to enjoy your holiday shopping
experience.
As an added bonus, the
Arts Center’s Annual Juried Art Show will be ongoing in the galleries,
giving you beautiful artwork to view while shopping.
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
No Events Scheduled
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Thursday
Nov. 5 |
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Freshman |
Football |
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Quabbin Reg. High School |
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Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse Association (NSYLA)
Boys Lacrosse – Registration for Spring 2010 Season
Info available at www.NSYLA.org
Have
questions about our program, click on Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
 REGISTRATION:
Open registration on-line at www.nsyla.org 11/12 – 11/25.
Restricted registration for returning players only from 11/8
-11/12.
Returning players are guaranteed participation
if they register in this time period.
In past seasons, we have accommodated all
players who sign up on time. Space is limited by field availability and the
number of volunteer coaches we are able to develop. Please consider the
commitment and requirements prior to signing up. Players registering after
Nov 25th will be placed on a wait list. All players must provide their own
equipment (NSYLA provides goalie equipment). Multi-child family discounts
are calculated at registration. No refunds after submission to US Lacrosse
Membership. There is a change in fees this year as players will be
purchasing their uniforms from Brine Sporting Goods in Sudbury. The
registration fee will be lowered accordingly. Scholarships are available
in confidence.
INFORMATIONAL
MEETING: Thursday, November 12th at Trottier Middle
School Library, Southborough from 7-8 PM. New and returning players
& parents are strongly encouraged to attend. We will review the philosophy
and rules of our league (MBYLL), answer questions, and review required
equipment.
New players
are accepted at ALL age levels!
Grades 7 & 8
(U15) is a full contact sport with practices 3 times per week (2 weeknights
and Saturday morning) starting in March. Sunday games begin in early April.
A full level of commitment to regular and timely attendance at practices and
games is required. Attendance, not skill, is the only factor which
determines playing time. Cost for U15 is $125.
Grades 5 & 6
(U13) is a full contact sport with practices 3 times per week (2 weeknights
and Saturday morning) starting in March. Sunday games begin in early April.
A full level of commitment to regular and timely attendance at practices and
games is required. Attendance, not skill, is the only factor which
determines playing time. Cost for U13 is $125.
Grades 3 & 4
(U11) is non-checking level, with practices twice a week (1 weeknight and
Saturday morning) starting in March, plus a game each Sunday afternoon
starting in April. Cost for U11 is $100.
Grade 2
(U9) is a developmental program. This program is designed to introduce the
fundamentals of the game of lacrosse & teach basic stick handling skills,
with one practice per week for eight weeks, & a few games TBA in May & June.
This program will begin in April when the outdoor fields are available. Cost
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Iced
November 3, 2009 - Cub Scout Pack 921 had Dr. Dick
Williamson, better known as "The Iceman" as their special guest at their
Pack meeting Monday night. Dr. Williamson hails from MIT, and covered lots
of COOL science experiments using liquid nitrogen. Balloons shattering,
frozen flowers, solid soap bubbles and exploding corks made for a very fun
and educational night.
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Hanging out for Halloween
are these friends in the tree.
Photo submitted by
Southborough News
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The Glory of Chinese Civilization--
Chinese Traditional Dye Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony
Presented By:
Wuxi
Chinese Blue Calico Museum, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
Changzhou Herb Dyeing Research Center, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
University of Connecticut American English Language Institute (UCAELI)
University of Connecticut Chinese Students and Scholars
Association (CSSA)
University of Connecticut
Chinese Undergraduate Students Association (CUSA)
Time:
5:00-9:00pm, November 7, 2009
Location: Rome Ballroom,
South Campus, University of Connecticut
Admission: Student $3;
Professor $8; Public $10
The University of Connecticut Chinese
Scholars & Students Association (UCONN CSSA) ，the
University of Connecticut Chinese Undergraduate Students Association (UCONN
CUSA) and the University of Connecticut American English Language Institute
(UCAELI) are pleased to announce the Glory of Chinese Civilization—Chinese
Traditional Dye Art Exhibit Opening Ceremony on November 7, 2009.
We hope you will be able to join us
for this opening ceremony featuring various traditional Chinese arts
including Chinese Calligraphy, a Chinese Tea Ceremony, Paper Cutting,
Instrument Demonstrations, and Martial Arts. The evening’s main event will
be a Dye Art Fashion Show showcasing our students dressed up in all
different styles of Chinese dye art clothing highlighting a variety of
patterns and different dye art skills including painting, printing, tie
dyeing, clamp-resist dyeing and batik dyeing by indigo, herb, and fruit.
After the opening ceremony, we will
host a weeklong Chinese dye art exhibition from November 12th to
November 18th in the Student Union Room 307. We look forward to
seeing you at Rome Ballroom at University of Connecticut on November 7, 2009
and throughout The Glory of Chinese Civilization Exhibit.
Chinese Students and
Scholars Association (CSSA)
Chinese Undergraduate
Students Association (CUSA)
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St. Bernadette
Parish
is holding
its 5th Annual Holiday Magic Craft Fair
Saturday,
Nov. 14, 9:00 – 3:00 PM
266 Main St.
Northboro, MA
All are welcome to
this community event which benefits St. Bernadette School children.
Come and browse our selection of handmade items. Jewelry, doll clothes,
Teddy bears, tole painting, religious articles, & more are available.
Shop for ornaments, wreaths, decorations, quilted items, & other gifts.
Visit our famous Baked Goods Table. Plus, the kitchen is open all day
serving breakfast and lunch. This event is made possible through the
generosity of St. Bernadette parishioners and local families. Call
508-393-2838 for more info.
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Sudbury
Valley Trustees Presents:
Award Winning Children’s Author Melissa Stewart
at
Wolbach Farm, Sudbury
Sunday November 15, 2:00PM – 3:30PM
How
do animals living in fields and forests, ponds and wetlands survive in
the heart of winter? Join Melissa Stewart as she reads and discusses the
process of creating her new picture book,
Under the Snow. Melissa has
published over 100 books for young readers and has written over 70
articles for children and adults. This event is fun for the whole
family! Book sale and signing to follow.
For more information
on Melissa Stewart, visit
www.melissa-wtewart.com.
Registration required.
SVT Members: free, Non-Members: $10, Children under 12 are free.
For additional
information and registration, visit
www.svtweb.org or call 978-443-5588
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Prayer-Rag-Flag Honoring the American
Soldier
through November 30
When artist Elizabeth Cole Sheehan first conceived the
Prayer-Rag-Flag, she sought to acknowledge the American soldier
and to express hope for peace in Iraq and Afghanistan. She was
inspired by Japanese prayer rags and Tibetan prayer flags. Both of
these traditions involve tying fabric outdoors, allowing the prayers
they hold to go out into the world on the wind. In honor of Veterans
Day, and to commemorate the 5,189 soldiers whose names appear on the
flag today. The National Heritage Museum is displaying the
Prayer-Rag-Flag in its lobby throughout the month of November.
Elizabeth Sheehan will be at the Museum on Veterans Day, November
11, from 1-4 pm to answer questions about the flag, its
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National Heritage Museum
33 Marrett Road
Lexington, MA 02421
781-861-6559
To see all we have on view, visit our web
site at
www.nationalheritagemuseum.org
Free admission and parking
Closed Mondays, except for Monday holidays
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday, noon-4:30 pm
Heritage Shop and Courtyard Café on site
The Museum was founded by and is supported by the
Scottish Rite Masons
Be sure to check out our blogs! The
National Heritage Museum Blog is a great
resource for information on American history,
Freemasonry, Fraternalism, and Museum news. Our
Learning Blog facilitates the use of primary
sources to reconstruct the past.
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AVOID INVASIVE PLANTS FOR HOLIDAY DECORATING
As part of
the upcoming holiday season, many people are using plant material to
decorate their houses or businesses. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife
(MassWildlife) highly recommends that people avoid using certain exotic,
invasive plants such as Oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)
and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora) in holiday decorations. Though
these plants are attractive, it is best to refrain from using them. Birds
eat and carry away the fruits from wreaths and garlands and the digested but
still-viable seeds sprout where deposited. Exotic, invasive plants create
severe environmental damage, invading open fields, forests, wetlands,
meadows, and backyards, and crowding out native plants. Bittersweet can even
kill mature trees through strangling. Both plants are extremely difficult to
control: when cut off, the remaining plant segment in the ground will
re-sprout. It is illegal to import or sell bittersweet and multiflora rose
in any form (plants or cuttings) in the state of Massachusetts.
Backyard
gardeners, nursery staff, landscapers and conservationists can learn more
about invasive plants from MassWildlife's Guide To Invasive Plants,
authored by DFW's former State Botanist Paul Somers, Rachel Kramer, and
Karen Lombard of The Nature Conservancy and Bill Brumback of the New England
Wild Flower Society. In the Guide, each invasive plant description
includes a photograph, the plant's regulatory status, key identification
characteristics, habitats where the plant is likely to be found, type of
threat the plant poses to native species and habitats, and its current
distribution and place of origin. Similar plant species are also briefly
described to aid in plant identification. The Guide includes
definitions of three categories of invasiveness, brief explanations of how
invasive plants are introduced and spread, why invasives are a problem, how
to learn more about controlling invasive plants, and the state agricultural
regulations
regarding their importation, sale and propagation.
Useful invasive plant websites are also referenced. The Guide is $5 a copy.
To purchase a guide from MassWildlife, stop in the
Westborough office
during business hours or send a request to “Invasive Plant Guide,”
MassWildlife Field HQ, NHESP, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough, MA, 01581, and
include a check payable to: Comm. of Mass.--NHESP. Sorry, but credit cards
are not accepted. For more information from DFW about invasive plants, visit
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/conservation/invasives/invasive_species.htm
or visit the New England Wild Flower Society website at
http://www.newfs.org/protect/invasive-plants. |
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Wednesday
Nov. 4 |
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Girls |
Varsity |
Field Hockey |
VS
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TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND VS TANTASQUA |
High School |
2:30PM |
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Boys |
Varsity |
Soccer |
VS
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Marlborough High School |
Algonquin |
3:30PM |
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Girls |
Varsity |
Soccer |
VS
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Marlborough High School |
Algonquin |
5:30PM |
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Wednesday
Nov. 4 |
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Girls |
Varsity |
Field Hockey |
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Auburn High School
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2:30PM |
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Birding Cape
Cod
Sponsored by Wellfleet Bay
Fri, Nov 06, 2009 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Outer Cape
Instructor: Dennis Murley - Staff Naturalist
Audience: Adult
Fee: Adults $12.00m/ $14.00nm
Join Mass Audubon
naturalists for a series of birding trips, to birding hot spots. Based on
recent sightings, we will make several different stops to locations that
have featured good birds.
Instructions and
Directions: Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Transportation
provided.
Registration is required.
Register by mail:
program registration form.
(PDF 66K)
Register by phone: with a credit card by calling 508-349-2615.
For your own security, DO NOT send credit
card information via email.
For more information,
contact:
Wellfleet Bay
291 State Highway, Route 6
P.O. Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
wellfleet@massaudubon.org |
Livingston Taylor
Concert Cancelled!
The Concert that was to be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 8:00
p.m. in Algonquin Regional H.S. Auditorium has been cancelled. The
committee hopes that the concert will be rescheduled in early 2010.
Sponsored by
Friends of Southborough Youth Commission, Inc. For more info contact:
Lidia at 508 787-1000 ext. 221 Visit our website at
www.southboroughfriends.org
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The Race is On
November 2, 2009 - More race photos from the Breakneck Hill Cow run
yesterday.
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Fun Times for People and Pets
November 2, 2009 - Lots of winners, lots of fun at the Healthy Paws Vet
clinic.
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All Saints Day
November 2, 2009 - St. Mark's, St. Anne's and Pilgrim churches celebrated
All Saints Day yesterday with their annual Bagpiped led parade.
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Rotary Club Meetings
November 2, 2009 - The Rotary Club sponsors so many wonderful
events around town such as the Domino's Pizza stand at Heritage Day, the
Pumpkin Lighting ceremony on Heritage Day, the Heritage Day race, The
Trottier Talent Show and Earth Day cleanup.
Rotary Club Meetings
The Southborough Rotary Club meets each Tuesday at 7:15A
until approximately 8:30 AM at the St. Marks Episcopal
Church Parish Hall, Southborough, MA. Visitors are
always welcome.
Website click here
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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TOMORROW'S EVENTS - Tuesday
Nov. 3 |
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Boys |
Varsity |
Cross Country |
VS
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Worcester North |
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3:30PM |
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Algonquin Youth Wrestling Clinics
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm
December 7 through February 11 (18
sessions)
At
Algonquin Regional High School Wrestling
Room
Learn the Sport of Wrestling and Have
Fun!
For 5th – 8th Graders
Coach Peter Connery
Clinic Director & Algonquin Wrestling Head
Coach
Program Features (No Previous Experience required):
Through
high energy, fun-filled sessions your child will learn amateur wrestling
techniques as well as develop balance, flexibility, coordination, body
awareness and self-confidence.
Sessions
will be run by the Algonquin High School Coaching Staff
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Clinic Application
Name____________________________________________ M___ F___
Grade_________
Address
__________________________________________ Town______________________
Phone____________________________________________ Age______
Email
(please print clearly) ______________________________________
T-shirt
for each participant! Size: ADULT: Sm Med Lg
I, Parent/Guardian agree, by enrolling my
son/daughter, that he/she is physically and mentally able to participate in
all of the Camp’s activities. In case of medical emergency and I cannot be
reached, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the staff to
hospitalize and secure medical treatment for the child. I understand that
my medical insurance is expected to cover my child for injuries. I agree
not to hold the ARHS Wrestling Camp, its management and staff, and/or ARHS,
its management and staff, responsible for any athletic, dental, or bodily
injury that may occur to my son/daughter while attending Camp. I realize
and acknowledge that ARHS is not sponsoring this Wrestling Camp.
_______________________________________________________________________
(Parent
or Guardian Signature) (Parent or
Guardian Printed Name)
TUITION: $125 registration (Checks payable to ARHS Wrestling Boosters)
MAIL
by November 25th to: Katarina Wrin, Wrestling Boosters Rep.
67 Pine Hill Rd
Southborough, MA 01772
Any
questions, contact Katarina Wrin at
wrinkat6@aol.com or
508-879-0001
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Even Pets Enjoyed Halloween
November 1, 2009 - Healthy Paws of Flanders Road, Westborough MA
celebrated Halloween with a parade, contests, food and fun.
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Breakneck Hill Cow Run
November 1, 2009
- And they are off! A race to benefit the cows went off smoothly this
morning. The cows also ran up the hill on the other side of the fence
chasing the runners to the surprise of everyone. The Cowpie bingo was
next up. It took a little coaxing to get a cow into the marked out
field but once in there, she did her thing. Another surprise.
The pile fell right on the x marks the spot so four winners went home with
the prize. They were: Casey
Family, Dorsey Family, Hillary Woodruff, and the Foreman Family.
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Representative
Dykema Addresses Massachusetts Grange Convention
Boston,
MA
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Representative Carolyn C. Dykema addressed the 137th annual
Massachusetts State Grange Convention on October 23, 2009, speaking of
the need to support the agriculture economy in the Commonwealth.
“Local
farming is part of our history and our future. We need to work for
policy that balances our need for housing and development with our need
to protect a sustainable and safe food supply,” Representative Dykema
told farmers assembled at the Doubletree Hotel in Milford.
“As demand
for locally grown products increases, it’s even more important that the
voice of agriculture is heard at the State House,” said Dykema whose
comments were followed by those of Scott Soares,
Commissioner of the Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources.
Rep.
Dykema is a member of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural
Resources and Agriculture. She recently submitted testimony in
opposition to a bill that would open the door to increased local
regulation of farms and make it more difficult for farms to remain
economically viable.
The National Grange is the nation's oldest general farm and rural public
interest organization. The Massachusetts State Grange was founded in
1873. Grange members provide service to agriculture and rural
communities on a wide variety of issues, including economic development,
education, family endeavors, and legislation.
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Southborough meetings
November 2 - November 6, 2009
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Meeting |
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Agenda |
Nov 3 |
6:30 PM |
Hearing Room Town House |
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YOUTH COMMISSION |
Nov 3 |
7:15 PM |
Conference Room Fayville Hall |
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COUNCIL ON AGING |
Nov 4 |
7:00 PM |
Country Kitchen Cordaville
Hall |
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PLANNING BOARD [joint meeting with Zoning Advisory
Committee] |
Nov 4 |
7:00 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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ZONING ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
Nov 4 |
6:00 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE |
Nov 5 |
7:00 PM |
Upper Hall Cordaville Hall |
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Monday |
3
Tuesday |
4 Wednesday |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
7 Saturday |
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8:30 Health Clinic
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8:30am Walking
Group
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9:30 am Pool
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8:30am Health
Clinic
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9am Unstructured
Activities
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9:30 Cribbage
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9:30 am Tai Chi
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10 AM Creative Writers
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9:30am Mah
Jongg
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9:30 am painting class
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2:00 Fitness
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11am Senior
Singers
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10 am Canasta
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12 PM Pitch |
1:00 PM water aerobics
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12 PM Pitch |
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1:00 PM Bridge |
Click here for
the new Senior Center Website
Saturday November 14th 9:00am to 2:00pm
Baked goods
can be dropped off on Friday, November 13th.
Mark your
calendar’s for the Annual Autumn Fair. Our volunteer’s are working very hard
putting this fair together. We are still accepting donations for the white
elephant table.
Come see what
will be available:
Alice’s Gift
Shop:
Please stop by
and see what Alice has in the gift shop this summer. There are some really
pretty items. If you would like to make a donation, please drop them off at
the front desk.
Computers:
We now have
two computers in the hall before you enter our main room that are now hooked
up to the internet. You will be able to read e-mail and look up information
as well as play some fun card games. Feel free to sit down and use the
computers. Let us know if you would like any help.
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Southborough Library Schedule
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Monday 2 |
Tuesday 3 |
Wednesday 4 |
Thursday 5 |
Friday 6 |
Saturday 7 |
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Amnesty Days at the
Library Nov. 2 –
Nov. 14. Bring in
paper goods
donations for Food
Pantry and have
fines forgiven |
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10:00 Book Review
3:30 Science &
Books, Gr. K-1
6:30 4 th-6th
Grade
Book Group |
11:00 Toddler
Time
Ages 0-2 years
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Library open
on Saturdays
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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Algonquin Regional High School
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
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November 1, 2009 - Friday was homecoming day/night at ARHS. |
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To Benefit
ARHS Ski Team
Saturday November 7, 2008
9:00-2:30
St. Anne’s Church
20 Boston Road
Southborough, MA
$$$$$$---Great
Prices---$$$$$$
Alpine, Cross-Country and Snow Board Packages
Ski
Jackets, Ski Pants, Gloves, Hats, After Ski Boots, and lots more
Strands Whites
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