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Archived Page 79 November 9, 2008 - November 15, 2008 |
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Somber Moments
November 15, 2008 -(above) A family stops to watch the funeral procession of Southborough Police Chief William Webber this morning. (below) The funeral procession stretches out across the Route 85 causeway as it proceeds to St. Marys Church in Milford, MA earlier today.
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 November 15, 2008 - A final Salute. To see more photos click the above picture. |
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Woodward School Ice Cream Social
November 15, 2008 - Which to choose? There was plenty of ice cream and toppings to go around last night at the Annual Woodward School Ice Cream Social.
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A Staunch Supporter of the Senior Center
November 15, 2008 - Emma Colcord assists with the clean up after the Annual Autumn Fair. Monies raised from the event go to the Friends of the Council on Aging which helps to sponsor dozens of activities and events for Southborough Seniors. |
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Raffle Prize
November 15, 2008 - Someone won a pretty dollhouse at the Autumn Fair held at the Southborough Senior center today. |
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 Southborough Police Chief William H. Webber passed away last night November 11, 2008 after over a year fighting pancreatic cancer. Many friends and family were with the Chief until the very end. Chief Webber joined the Southborough police force in 1980 and was appointed Chief of Police on January 2, 2004. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Southborough News sends its condolences to Kathy and all of the Chief's family and friends. More information will be added as we get it.
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A special statement from the Southborough Board of Selectmen The death of Chief of Police William Webber is a tragic loss for his family and the Town of Southborough. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bill's wife Kathy and his family during this difficult time. Throughout a more than twenty five year career with the Southborough Police Department as a Patrolman, Sergeant and Chief, Bill Webber has represented the town with honor and professionalism. Bill was a a highly valued colleague and member of the town's administration. Bill's death will be a difficult loss for his fellow Department Heads and town employees, especially those of us who were honored and proud to call him a friend. Sergeant-In-Charge Jane Moran will assume day-to-day operational and administrative responsibility of the Southborough Police Department for the immediate future. |
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Draped in Black
November 14, 2008 - The Gazebo in front of Peters Park is draped in black in memory of Chief William Webber. |
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Expect Delays around the center of Southborough and Main Street in front of Morris Funeral Home will be closed. Traffic will be routed North and South on Route 85. No west on Rte 30 turn @ 85 intersection. Going East on Route 30from Westborough, traffic will be routed up Common Street to St. Mark's Road to Route 85. There is no parking along St. Marks Road. Parking will be available behind the Southborough Town House, Library and Woodward School (though it is in session and they are having an ice cream social tonight) |
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Editorial November 14, 2008 -Linda Hubley - Yesterday I went up to the nursing home in Billerica where my mom is. As many readers know my mom has struggled dramatically in the last stages of Alzheimer’s for about a year now. She know longer really knows who I and my family are. She can no longer walk and about all she can do is sleep or sit in a wheelchair. I sat with her yesterday and she fell asleep in the chair but I stayed holding her hand for much longer. During that time I was able to reflect back on life for the past year. My husband’s mom is also in a local nursing home. Two moms in nursing homes in two different geographical areas. Besides visiting our moms we have a hustle and bustle home-life and work life making schedules difficult and at times challenging and upping the stress levels. What really makes you stop and think, “What am I doing? Where are we going?” is what has transpired in the last three weeks within our small community. First it was Pat Hanley, a Sudbury Firefighter and resident of Southborough for whom we knew through our church, succumbing to his valiant effort to defeat his disease. He left a wonderful wife and daughter behind. On October 21, my husband’s brother went in for surgery. Although you always hear that surgery is risky, sometimes you shove it to the back and try not to think of the risks. John, a former Fire and Police dispatcher/administrative assistant, did not fare well in the surgery and on November 6th died from complications of the surgery. It was a shock to the family. Although we knew he was sick, he needed the surgery, he was having troubles at the hospital, I don’t think any of the family thought that we would lose John at such an early age. We buried John on Monday November 10th. On Tuesday, I went to the Veteran’s march to the All Wars Monument to take photos for the Southborough News and the special webpage I’d set up for the Veterans when I first started the Southborough News. I try never to miss Veteran’s Day or Memorial Day activities in town as my father-in-law, George Hubley, had been the Veteran’s grave officer and led many of the activities including his favorite reading of the poem In Flanders Field. I only mention this because we lost George in 1996 to pancreatic cancer and knew what the Webber family was going through. When I got home, I had gotten emails and calls about Chief Webber that he may not make the night. Later, we would get the news that Southborough Police Chief William Webber had passed away. I knew Chief Webber, when he first began his career in Southborough. His cousin Maura would work with me up at Hopkinton State Park later on in the 1980’s. When I would walk or ride my horse around town I would often see Bill riding around in the cruiser and he would always share that big grin and wave. As the new patrolman became more familiar with the town and its people and he advanced in rank and added responsibilities he remained Billy Webber. Very approachable, always friendly, always the ultimate professional, always the smile and wave. Being associated with the Southborough Fire Department since 1976, I had many occasions to see Chief Webber in action or officiating at an event such as the Annual Southborough Fire and Police Memorial dinner. His cousin Maura and I had lost touch with each other after we both left the state park system but Bill always with a proud look would tell me all about Maura and what she was up to. He loved his family and extended family. I got to know his wife Kathy better after Bill had made the rank of Southborough Police Chief in town and they moved to their home in Southborough. Bill and Kathy never failed to vote and we’d have a nice conversation as they came to vote often together even right up to this year’s primary. I remember telling him when I met him at that election that a lot of people had sent me the link to his blog. Well Bill’s face dropped thinking I was going to put it on the Southborough News. But I reassured him that it was very personal and I would never do that. But reading his blog daily or when a new entry was made, I was astounded by how eloquent and courageous he was to write of his personal battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was quite the police officer, friend and family guy and he will be surely missed around Southborough. |
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 Get in shape before the holidays. Great specials going on at Fitness Together. Conveniently located at Brickyard Plaza, 21g Turnpike Road, Route 9 westbound or their other location at 300 Eliot Street, Ashland. Check out their specials such as *a three month nutrition only plan for just $45.00 or the Lose it For Less Mid Day special with reduced rates for session packages that are valid on weekdays between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM. Other specials available such as the teen programs and various week/monthly programs. Click here for website. |
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 November 14, 2008 - Southborough Firefighters sport the "Red Shirt". Most fire departments around the country have gone to wearing on Fridays, a red shirt to show non-partisan support of U. S. men and women serving in the armed forces. |
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 The Assabet valley Mastersingers and orchestra will present two choral masterpieces at St. Mark’s School, Marlboro Road (Route 85) in Southborough. “Reflections on Innocence and Peace” will take place at 8 p.m. and will feature the choral favorite Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Intimations of Immortality by Gerald Finzi. Advance sale tickets are discounted $1 from the regular price of $20 and $18 for students and senior citizens. For info, call (978) 562-9838 or visit www.avmsingers.org |
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Saturday Nov 15th 2008 11am
Marionette show " The Enchanted Forest" for the family. For the Southborough arts center. at Pilgrim Church, 15 common street Southborough. |
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NCAHS Annual Craft Fair 400 Main Street Walpole MA |
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For the Town of Southborough Recycle website click here |
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ARHS 11/14/08 Sports
ARHS 11/15/08 Sports
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Assabet Valley RTHS 11/13/08 Sports
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A Town Mourns
November 13, 2008 - A flag at half staff and the Southborough Police Station is draped in black as preparations are carried out for Chief of Police William Webber. |
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Expect Delays and Road Closures
November 13, 2008 - Main Street near the Morris Funeral Home will be closed Friday from 2 - 8 PM as the town pays respect to Police Chief William Webber. Police expect a very large crowd for the wake and funeral procession Friday and Saturday. It is advised to seek alternate routes if possible. |
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Southborough Fire and Police Departments hold Annual Memorial Services Firefighters and Police Officers attended the annual Memorial Services. They annually hold this event starting at Memorial Hall at the Fire Station and then move to St. Mark's Church for services. It is then followed by a dinner at St. Mark's Hall with members and their families. Fire Chief John Mauro started out the services with a prayer for Police Chief William Webber who was home sick. Chief Webber had taken over conducting the police side of the annual ceremony from the late Chief Colleary.
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Letter to the Editor - November 13, 2008 As many of you now know, my brother John Hubley passed away on November 6, 2008. A couple of weeks before John's passing I had reached out to the community and asked for prayers for John's recovery as he was in critical condition at the time. The response was incredible. Our family was flooded with calls and e -mails giving us their love and support. Unfortunately John's time came to pass as he was called home and was laid to rest on November 10, 2008. On behalf of my family, I would like to thank the Southborough Fire Department and the Southborough Police Department for the honorable services that were given at John's calling hours as well as his funeral. John would of been very proud of the send off he received from the departments he dedicated many years of his life to. I also want to thank the many people that kept John in there prayers. As we live our life on this earth we never know when God will call us home or what his plan may be for us. The one thing I know for sure is that while we are living and breathing we must love, laugh, and enjoy life to the fullest as life is short. So hug your brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, children and all the loved ones in your life and let them know how much they mean to you as they could be gone in the blink of an eye. I leave you with this poem, author unknown, “As we grow up we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to let us down probably will, you’ll have your heart broken, probably more than once, and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when someone broke yours. You'll fight with your best friend and maybe fall in love with them, you'll blame a new love for things an old one did, you’ll cry because time is passing too fast and you'll eventually lose someone close to you. So take too many pictures, Laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every 60 seconds you spend angry or upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.” Donna Hubley Harrington Southborough, MA
Friends and family members celebrated John's life by taking a late night ride out to Castle Caves in Sutton. On a beautiful moonlit night everyone in attendance spoke of what John meant to them and why they loved him and said their goodbyes on his new journey. |
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Fire Log
Sunday 11/9/08 |
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Waiting to the Last Minute
November 13, 2008 - A low growing Maple bears the last yellow leaves of the fall earlier this week. |
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The annual Southborough Library Christmas Tree Decorating Party is Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 AM Join us for a morning of making ornaments, decorating the tree, and enjoying refreshments! All children welcome!
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Tatnuck Books Westborough Events
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 November 12, 2008 - Click the above photo to go to the Veteran's page for a gallery of yesterdays photos. |
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Enjoying the Day
November 12, 2008 - Even the little ones needed their photo taken at Veteran's day. |
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New Lights for the Flag
November 12, 2008 - Southborough receives grant for solar lighting of Public Safety flag pole The Town of Southborough is the recipient of a Massachusetts Technology Collaborative grant for solar lighting to light the flag pole in front of the Public Safety Complex. The pole has been without lighting since the conduit was damaged when the fire station floor drain system was repaired. On Saturday, November 8th, four members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 96 of Worcester donated their time to install the equipment in cooperation with the MTC.
Shown in the picture from IBEW local 96 are (L to r) Peter Roy, Steve McCulley and Andrew Chandler. Missing was George Carpenter, Jr. |
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Choice Car Wash is holding a month long fundraiser at Route 30 next to the Gulf Station Enter Discount code 17721 to receive $1.00 off for a car wash and Choice Car Wash will donate $1.00 to the Southborough Scholarship Fund during the entire month of November. So get that dirty car washed. If it isn't dirty wash it anyways to support a great cause. |
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Scouting for Food
November 12, 2008 - Thanks to the Scouts, the Southborough Food pantry has been able to re-stock their shelves. More people in these tough times have turned to the food pantry. The food pantry is always looking for items for the needy.
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Girl Scouts and Brownies March at Veteran's Day
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ARHS 11/12/08 Sports
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Assabet Valley RTHS 11/12/08 Sports no events scheduled |
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Flu Shots
November 12, 2008 - The Southborough Board of Health assisted by the MRC (medical Reserve corp) and CERT team members delivered flu shots to Southborough residents Saturday. Earlier in the week the BOH was assisted by University of Lowell Nursing students at the Senior Center.
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Directions from Southborough: Route 85 south to traffic lights before railroad bridge, take Southville Road west toward Westborough. Southville Road turns into Flanders Road at town line. Left at Fruit Street and another quick left on Old Flanders Road |
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Scenes from Veteran's Day 2008
November 11, 2008 - Above - Southborough Veterans march toward the All Wars Memorial. Below -Rifles sound the salute during Veteran Day activities.
Partial view of the Crowd. Comparing the crowd of today with that of Heritage Day, Commander Steve Whynot asked those in attendance to go back to family and friends and let them know what Veteran's Day stands for and challenged those in attendance to double and maybe triple the crowd next year.
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Letter to the editor Veterans Day 2008 Once again – as has been my tradition, duty and obligation as we approach Veterans Day – Allow me to share my thoughts regarding this special day to those who have served our country. To honor of those I work with, served with and for every Veteran who has worn the uniform in defense of our country - I chose not to work this day. This year – I personally will remember some very special Veterans – of who passed away in recent months. Bob Greening was a World War II Veteran who at 19 years old was aboard the Destroyer USS Balch (DD-363) that pulled into Pearl Harbor on the afternoon of December 8th, 1941. Bob never spoke much about WWII – but he once shared what he experienced that day as the ship pulled in. Bob left this world this past July. Last week – my shipmates joined in paying tribute to his life at the Long Island Veterans Cemetery. Capt. James Hayes was a former Commanding Officer of a ship that is now on display as a memorial. I knew him from the time myself and others would work to keep his ship alive as a museum. He truly appreciated the efforts of those who worked on his ship and would bring coffee and donuts – a simple gesture – because we were part of his extended crew. The Captain has now joined our friend Bob in that big liberty port in the sky. Jim Livziey was a sailor who served aboard a Reserve ship with me and who later worked just a few feet away at one of those past companies. Though we didn’t know each other that well aboard ship or even at work – we did share something in common. We wore the white hat with pride. Jim was lost to us just a few short weeks ago - much to young - he joins my two old friends. These are men I personally know. They are from different generations and different backgrounds. They are my fellow Veterans. Who are your fellow Veterans? Who is that neighbor of yours that is flying a Marine Corp flag? Or that neighbor with the Purple Heart License Plate? Next time you see them - Let them know you appreciate their service to our country before its to late to tell them. As stated before - Politics aside - It doesn’t matter what your point of view is regarding the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan or any other area that our men and women serve. What matters is that you remember and support those who are serving today and pay tribute to those who have fallen before us. Honor their service by attending an observance in your town tomorrow – November 11th. If you’re a fellow Veteran - join your fellow marines, airman, soldiers and sailors as the pay tribute. Come to attention and honor the colors. Understand that the freedoms you enjoy - were earned and are earned every single day - by the sacrifices of others and those freedoms should not be taken lightly. Join me. Honor our Veterans not just this Veterans Day – but everyday. To my fellow Veterans – This is your day. This is our Day. THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!!! Steve Whynot (SK1 USNR-Ret) Commander VFW Post 3276
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The Town of Holliston Remembers
November 11, 2008 - If you haven't been to Holliston the last several years, you've probably missed one of the more emotional displays of military personnel losses. It is a somber reminder why we have Veteran's day.
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St. Bernadette Parish will hold its 4th Annual Holiday Magic Craft Fair 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in the St. Bernadette School Activity Center at 266 Main St/RT 20 in Northborough. Don’t miss it. There’s something for everyone on your list. Gorgeous quilts, holiday decorations, jewelry, doll clothes, painted crafts, fudge, scrumptious baked goods, Quilt Raffle, knitted and crocheted items, ornaments, hand-made bears, even dried flower arrangements and much more. All day food court and an Italian dinner at 6:00. For more information call 508-393-2838 or email stbernadetteparish@charter.net.All proceeds will benefit St. Bernadette School students. The Italian dinner will help pay for the 8th grade class trip to D.C. |
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Don’t Forget!!! This FRIDAY – 6 to 8 PM
The 5th annual Woodward School Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle Friday, November 14th, 2008; 6 - 8 pm
Ice Cream Social: Featuring Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Make Your Own Sundaes for $3.00 each
Basket Raffle: The chance to purchase raffle tickets for over 20 baskets including, Wii Games Gift Cards Galore!! Sports Rule Family Game Night & More All made by the students/families/teachers of the Woodward School
Ticket chances are 1 ticket for $1, 15 tickets for $10, and 35 tickets for $20 ***Special Tip*** Don’t get writer’s cramp filling out the raffle tickets - bring along return address mailing label stickers to attach them to your raffle tickets!! Winners will be chosen and announced on Monday, November 17th
ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY BACK TO OUR STUDENTS Any questions: Basket Raffle- Marybeth Riley paulmarybeth@charter.netIce Cream Social- Robin Martin robinmartin@charter.net |
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 November 11, 2008 - On November 9, 2008 5:58 PM Firefighters responded to a Wildwood Drive home at 5:58 PM on Sunday, November 9th after the resident called reporting the basement was full of smoke. Based upon the call, Box 36 was sounded recalling off-duty and on-call personnel. Additionally, the Aerial Tower from Ashland Fire Department was called as Southborough’s ladder is permanently out-of-service. Arriving firefighters in Engine 22 and 23 found a smoke condition in the basement, which was traced to a fire in a sump pump. The sump pump was removed from the house, and firefighters worked to remove smoke from the basement, which had no exterior openings. No injuries were reported. Damage was confined to the sump pump and some smoke throughout the residence. Firefighters cleared the scene at 6:33 PM.
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Nature in Our Lives and Imaginations Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:30PM-9:30PM Wolbach Farms in Sudbury Sudbury Valley Trustees will be hosting Clare Walker Leslie who will be speaking on the theme “Reconnecting Today’s Families with Nature”. The popularity of Richard Louv’s book Last Child in the Woods is causing parents, educators, teacher naturalists and the rest of us great concern about where the children have gone who once were outside playing. Clare is writing her 11th book as a manual for parents, giving them specific information and exercises for being outdoors WITH their children. Come hear Clare speak about her newest book, her teaching, her journal keeping, and her recent trip to Baffin Island in search of the great White Bear. Clare Walker Leslie is an artist/naturalist/author with ten books, including the popular Keeping a Nature Journal and Drawn to Nature. Her books will be available for purchase after the lecture. SVT Members: $5.00 Non-members: $15.00 Call 978-443-5588 for information and reservations or visit www.svtweb.org. |
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Please join us for our Veterans Day Observance
VETERANS DAY TUESDAY – November 11th
Veterans will meet at 1015 at the Legion/VFW Headquarters.
We will then march to the All Wars Memorial ~1045
The Observance will begin at 1100
Please join us in honoring the men and women who have served and are serving this country.
Please join us in remembering those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom.
John Wilson - Commander American Legion Post 161 Steve Whynot - Commander - VFW Post 3276 |
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Tough Reach
November 10, 2008 - A Southborough Express player tries to knock down the ball but the Winchester Revolutions end up scoring. |
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Announcing the Friends of the Southborough Library Fall Clearance Sale! Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. The Friends of the Southborough Library announce a “fill a bag” clearance sale to be held on Wednesday evening, December 3rd from 6 - 8 p.m. Selections include fiction and non-fiction, hard cover and paperback books, as we make room for new items to feature at our June book sale. Bags are $5.00 to fill and all proceeds go towards library needs and events. Please join us and come away with exceptional bargains and perhaps a few holiday gift selections! Grocery bags will be provided. Your continued donations welcome and appreciated !
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Southborough meetings November 10- November 14, 2008
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Senior Schedule
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Assabet Valley RTHS 11/10/08 Sports
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A Big Thank you
November 10, 2008 - The Scouting for Food program reaches the 3,000 pounds early in the day on the way to a record breaking food collection drive. |
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November
15 is America Recycles Day, a national campaign to raise awareness about
MetroWest
Humane Society Auction
Both workshops will get your hands in
the clay. Learn the basics of hand
building and spend some time making
presents out of stoneware. The pieces
will be fired and ready to take home
before the holidays. Adults from the
first workshop are welcome to stay and
continue working beyond the 12pm end
time if they are so inspired! 
plus
one basket maker, will be exhibiting in
the 6th annual show and sale on Friday,
Nov. 21 (9-5), Saturday, Nov. 22 (9-5)
and Sunday, Nov. 23 (noon -4) at The
Cultural Arts Alliance, 98 Hayden Rowe
Street (Rte.85), Hopkinton.
Classes
for Session III Start January 12th
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