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1 Works on Paper: Monotypes by Clara Dennison - Gallery 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Cultural Art Alliance
Greyhound Friends to Host Its Annual Open House and Reunion 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ 167 Saddle Hill Road*
St. Paul's 15th Annual "Blessing of the Animals" 10:00 am* |
2 Hopkinton Police Local 254 Golf Tournament 10:00 am @ Hopkinton Country Club* |
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5 Women's Art Forum 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ CAA building
Hopkinton Trails Club Meeting 7:00 pm @ Golden Pond, Lower Level* |
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7 Woodville Rod & Gun Club Pig Roast 1:00 pm*
Michael's 9th Annual Walk/Run Respite Center Benefit 12:00 pm @ Hopkinton Town Common |
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9 Colella's 2nd Flea Market/Yard Sale/Craft Fair Extravaganza 8:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Colella's parking lot* |
10 Hopkinton Babe Ruth Annual Meeting 7:00 pm @ the Town Hall in the basement* |
11 HPTA Presents Internet Safety Program 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium* |
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13 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament @ Hopkinton High School*
2nd Annual ESL Live 8:00 pm @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club* |
14 Hopkinton Senior Center Public Open House 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament @ Hopkinton High School*
Hopkinton Youth Soccer Night at the Revolution 5:30 pm @ Gillette Stadium*
2nd Annual ESL Live 8:00 pm @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club*
St. Paul's Church Fall Rummage Sale 9:00 am - 1:00 pm*
2nd Annual Friends of Whitehall Fall Lake Clean Up 9:00 am until completed @ Boat Ramp on Wood Street*
Hopkinton Trails Club Hike at Reservoir Run 1:00 pm @ Hopkinton State Park at access road on Rafferty Road
Hopkinton Wine and Spirits 3rd Anniversary Open House & Grand Tasting 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm*
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton service project - "Checking in with Hopkinton"*
Cub Scout Pack 7 Annual Fall Camp Out 10:00 am @ Hopkinton State Park* |
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15 American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 6 mile walk 8:00 am - 10:00 am @ the MDC Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston*
Hopkinton Community Endowment Telethon 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm *
2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament @ Hopkinton High School*
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton service project - "Checking in with Hopkinton"*
Cub Scout Pack 7 Annual Fall Camp Out 10:00 am @ Hopkinton State Park*
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week" |
16 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 9:30 am - 10:30 am @ Ashland Senior Center*
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week" |
17 Hopkinton Trails Club - Weekday Wanderers hike 9:30 am @ boat launch parking lot on Route 135*
SPEAC Treasures Reading Program Discussion 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School Lecture Hall*
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week" |
18 Drop-In Holiday Crafts - Spinning Pumpkin 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Library Children's Room*
Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 9:00 am - 10:30 am @ Hopkinton Senior Center and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm @ Callahan Senior Center, Framingham*
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week" |
19 The Hopkinton Garden Club - Build a Bird House 1:00 pm @ Hopkinton Senior Center
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week" |
20 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament @ Hopkinton High School*
Last Chance Little League Tryouts 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Carrigan Park*
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week"
ESL Theater presents Teen Improv Night 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm*
HPTA presents Movie Night - Walt Disney's, "The Wild" 5:30 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium* |
21 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament @ Hopkinton High School*
Poetry at HCAM Studio @ 10:30 am*
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton service project - "Checking in with Hopkinton"*
End of the Season Picnic 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Sandy Beach*
Hopkinton Public Library - "Teen Reading Week" |
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22 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament @ Hopkinton High School*
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton service project - "Checking in with Hopkinton"*
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton - Community Fair 10:00 am* |
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24 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Medway Senior Center* |
25 Andrew McKnight & Robin O'Herin 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm @ HCAM-TV 8 Studios |
26 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm @ Morse Institute Library, Natick* |
27 Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Halloween Party from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Center School Gym. Games, crafts, a donut eating contest, and treats for all kids from pre-school to 2nd grade.*
Halloween Spooktacular 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Metro West YMCA in Hopkinton (45 East Street)* |
28 First Congregational Church of Hopkinton - Make a Difference Day 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Also, Salvation Army drop-off.*
Folk Singer Barbara Kessler performs 8:00 pm @ Enter Stage Left Studio*
HPTA & Holliston High School Parent Group - "The Perfect Dress" First Drop off day 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Holliston High School*
Hopkinton Newcomers Social Club - Annual Family Halloween Festival 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm @ EMC park playground*
American Legion Post 202 Commander, Peter MacGregor, Retiring American Flags 10:00 am @ Garner Brothers Sawmill*
Cultural Art Alliance presents a Magic Show by Scott Jameson 1:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium*
Adult Halloween Party @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club, tickets - $10
Hopkinton Special Olympics hosts Halloween Party 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School* |
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29 Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts of Hopkinton Annual "Scouting for Food Drive"* |
30 10th Annual Toys For Tots Open House 10:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Photographic Images (24 Main Street)* |
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October 1 Held on
the kennel grounds at 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton September 30 & October
1, owners of greyhounds young and old are encouraged to come down to this
event with their beloved canines to have them spoiled on location. From
12pm-5pm, activities have been planned for both days including pet pampering
events such as Dog Massage, Pet Photography and the Not Quite Westminster
Dog Show. Four tracks will soon be closing for the season, making this a
busy time for Greyhound Friends in finding placements for retired dogs.
This is the perfect chance for potential dog owners thinking about greyhound
adoption to come visit dogs in of need loving homes. The Open House will
have food available, raffles, a silent auction, and of course, merchandise
for the four-legged companion.
Learn more about The Greyhound Friends at
www.greyhound.org.
October 1 Creatures of all species – including four-legged friends or feathered fowl -- are invited to receive a special blessing at St. Paul’s 15th Annual Blessing of the Animals on October 1. All dogs, cats, and others of God’s creatures – and their human friends – are invited to a special 10:00 a.m. ceremony being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 61 Wood Street (Rte 135) in Hopkinton. The Blessing of the Animals is being done in observance of the feast day of St. Francis, a man known for his love of nature and all of God’s creatures, and will take place during the 10:00 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to attend. “This has become a very popular event at St. Paul’s and I’m pleased to be able to reach out to our animal friends and their humans in this manner,” said Father Mike Billingsley of St. Paul’s. “We often receive quite a varied mix of animals but they are all well loved, and usually, well behaved." October 2 Hopkinton Police Local 254 Golf Tournament at Hopkinton Country Club. 10:00 am check in, 11:00 am shotgun start. $135.00 / person (includes 18 holes of golf, cart, box lunch, dinner and more). MAXIMUM limit 144 Players (36 foursomes) – first come basis. Scramble format, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Contests, Door Prizes and Raffle Prizes. Please register before September 24, 2006 (Click here for signup form). October 5 Hopkinton Trails Club Meeting, Thursday, October 5, 7pm. Golden Pond, 50 Main St, Lower level. Meetings are open to everyone. We will be discussing upcoming hiking and maintenance events and town wide trail related issues. October 7 Woodville Rod & Gun Club Pig Roast 1:00 pm. Public welcome, $15.00 donation, hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. October 9 Colella's 2nd Flea Market/Yard Sale/Craft Fair Extravaganza 8:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Colella's parking lot. Spaces Available: 10'x14' for a $5 donation(to benefit the Daniel E. Colella Scholarship Fund Double or Triple spaces available $10/$15. Contact: jenny@colellas.com -or- call 435-3311 9am-3pm ask for Jenny in the office. October 10 Hopkinton Babe Ruth is having it's annual meeting to elect 2007 officers and plan for the next season. Anyone interested in joining or voicing an opinion on the direction of the baseball league is invited to attend. The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 at 7PM in the basement of Town Hall. For more information about Hopkinton Babe Ruth, go to http://www.hopkintonbaberuth.com. October 11 HPTA Presents Internet Safety Program 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium. for parents and students (middle school age and older) in conjunction with the Middlesex District Attorney’s office. Between email, instant messaging, and chat rooms, how can educators and parents teach children to stay safe online? This workshop is designed to build awareness about the opportunities and dangers that are unique to the Internet. Participants will learn about the crimes that are most frequently perpetrated against juveniles, criminal law and how it can protect us, and how to involve parents in safeguarding their children. This event is the innovative and successful in-service training program provided by Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc. (MPY), in collaboration with the Middlesex District Attorney's Office. For more information, email jdriscoll734@comcast.net October 13 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament. Oct.13-15 and Oct. 20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends. Hopkinton High School Tennis Courts. Match play in beginner, intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older. COST: $15 per person per event. For more information and to register: Go to www.activityreg.com October 13 The second annual performances of ESL Live! will begin at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14. Presented by Enter Stage Left Theater Workshop, Inc., ESL Live! will feature comedy skits, live music, and fake commercials in a format borrowed from the popular Saturday Night Live comedy show. Last year’s ESL Live! show was so successful that the cast was asked to do an encore performance in front of another sold-out crowd. Tickets for the adult show, which also includes dancing after the performance, are $15.00 for Senior Citizens, $18.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. Tickets are available at the ESL Booth at the Polyarts Festival (Hopkinton Common, September 30 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or by calling 508-435-2114. Judging from last year’s success, both shows are expected to sell-out, so people interested in attending are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. The Woodville Rod and Gun Club is located at 252 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton. October 14 Hopkinton Youth Soccer Night at the Revolution. New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew. 5:30pm BBQ Tailgate party (the game starts at 7:30pm) at Gillette Stadium (home of the 2004 SuperBowl Champions!) Event tickets are $20.00 per person BUT all registered Hopkinton Youth Soccer Players pay only $14.00 per person. October 14 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament. Oct.13-15 and Oct. 20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends. Hopkinton High School Tennis Courts. Match play in beginner, intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older. COST: $15 per person per event. For more information and to register: Go to www.activityreg.com October 14 The second annual performances of ESL Live! will begin at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14. Presented by Enter Stage Left Theater Workshop, Inc., ESL Live! will feature comedy skits, live music, and fake commercials in a format borrowed from the popular Saturday Night Live comedy show. Last year’s ESL Live! show was so successful that the cast was asked to do an encore performance in front of another sold-out crowd. Tickets for the adult show, which also includes dancing after the performance, are $15.00 for Senior Citizens, $18.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. Tickets are available at the ESL Booth at the Polyarts Festival (Hopkinton Common, September 30 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or by calling 508-435-2114. Judging from last year’s success, both shows are expected to sell-out, so people interested in attending are encouraged to purchase their tickets early. The Woodville Rod and Gun Club is located at 252 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton. October 14 Looking for some great deals on clothing, toys, and other miscellaneous items? Then come to St. Paul’s Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You’re sure to find some great bargains on adult and children’s apparel and accessories, books, and other items for your household! Anyone wishing to donate items to the Rummage Sale is welcome to drop off items (with the exception of computers, TVs or air conditioners) at the church between 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13. To schedule pickup of large items, call 508-435-4536 or 508-344-9127. October 14 2nd Annual Friends of Whitehall Fall Lake Clean Up 9:00 am until completed @ Boat Ramp on Wood Street. Bring some gloves, some water, a friend and a smile. Any questions? contact Ken Johnson. October 14 Want to taste over 50 great wines? Join your friends at Hopkinton Wine & Spirits at the wine event of the year! Open House & Grand Tasting Saturday, October 14, 1 – 6 PM. Enhance your wine knowledge with some of the region’s leading wine experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste wines from around the world. 77 West Main Street (at Lumber Street). 508-435-1292. October 14 This month, the members of First Congregational Church of Hopkinton (FCCH) will be participating in a community service project called “Checking in with Hopkinton”. In the spring, FCCH leaders asked town officials, “What needs in our community do you see that could be met if we offered a helping hand – or over 600 pairs of helping hands?” The Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments responded enthusiastically asking if those hands came with feet! FCCH will assist them by visiting most of the houses in town to pass along important, life-saving safety information regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and visibility of house numbers for faster emergency response times. Look for us on the weekends of October 14-15 or October 21-22. October 14 Cub Scout Pack 97 will be holding its annual Fall Camp Out! Program at Hopkinton State Park this weekend, Saturday 10/14 – Sunday 10/15. We start at 10 AM Saturday, and expect over 45 families to join us as we sleep over at Split Rock. We will have games, dinner, a camp fire, night hike, and even star gazing with telescopes. October 15 Join the fight against breast cancer by taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 6 mile walk on Sunday, October 15, 2006, starting at the MDC Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. Registration and rolling start are set for 8:00 -10:00 a.m. Boston’s Making Strides is the nation’s oldest and largest one-day walk, raising more than $30 million to fight breast cancer since its inception in 1993. All funds raised support the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research, education, advocacy and patient support programs. To register or for more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or e-mail: strides_boston@cancer.org. October 15 The Hopkinton Community Endowment Telethon, the event that raises money to offset capital projects and will benefitevery resident of Hopkinton, will hold its Annual Telethon on October 15, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. People volunteering are not obligated to the entire time, but may volunteer for a time slot to suit their availability. The program will include musical and comedy acts with feature stories about the town and sponsors throughout the show, which will be broadcast on HCAM, access television for Hopkinton on Channel 8, To volunteer for this worthy effort, contact Chuck Joseph at 508 435 5353 or chuck@REMAXEXEC.com October 15 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament. Oct.13-15 and Oct. 20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends. Hopkinton High School Tennis Courts. Match play in beginner, intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older. COST: $15 per person per event. For more information and to register: Go to www.activityreg.com October 15 This month, the members of First Congregational Church of Hopkinton (FCCH) will be participating in a community service project called “Checking in with Hopkinton”. In the spring, FCCH leaders asked town officials, “What needs in our community do you see that could be met if we offered a helping hand – or over 600 pairs of helping hands?” The Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments responded enthusiastically asking if those hands came with feet! FCCH will assist them by visiting most of the houses in town to pass along important, life-saving safety information regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and visibility of house numbers for faster emergency response times. Look for us on the weekends of October 14-15 or October 21-22. October 15 Cub Scout Pack 97 will be holding its annual Fall Camp Out! Program at Hopkinton State Park this weekend, Saturday 10/14 – Sunday 10/15. We start at 10 AM Saturday, and expect over 45 families to join us as we sleep over at Split Rock. We will have games, dinner, a camp fire, night hike, and even star gazing with telescopes. October 16 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 9:30 am - 10:30 am @ Ashland Senior Center. Senator Spilka encourages all concerned, interested or curious constituents to stop by for a chat! Please note that the office hours will be staffed either by Senator Spilka or by district representatives on the Senator’s staff. Jill VandenBosch (617) 722 – 1640. October 17 The next Weekday Wanderers hike will be Tuesday, October 17th. Gail Clifford, one of the trail originators, will lead us on the new trail at Whitehall State Park. Meet at 9:30am in the boat launch parking lot off Route 135 (Wood Street). Heavy rain cancels. Questions? Call Jane Anderson (508) 544-8246. Hope to see you there!
October 17 Hopkinton’s Special Education Advisory Council (SPEAC) will be hosting a discussion regarding the Treasures reading program for grades K-3 on Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hopkinton Middle School Lecture Hall. This event is free and open to the public.The discussion will be led by Hopkinton's Director of Elementary Education, Sharon DeCarlo, and representatives from Macmillan McGraw-Hill. "Treasures was selected after three years of research, review, and piloting to support a balanced literacy program in the Hopkinton Schools," DeCarlo explained. "Treasures is built upon a foundation of research by the National Reading Panel supporting the requirements of NCLB (No Child Left Behind) phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and word work, and text comprehension. It provides the tools for explicit, systematic instruction and research proven routines." DeCarlo added that Treasures also provides a variety of validated assessment tools to help teachers identify strengths and weaknesses and to meet the needs of all students. These assessments include screening and diagnostic tools, placement and progress monitoring. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, SPEAC is made up of parents and guardians working to ensure all children with special needs are educated effectively. SPEAC believes in the worth and importance of each child’s education and strives to continually enhance the quality of Hopkinton’s special education programs. In addition to hosting workshops and education roundtables, SPEAC also annually awards scholarships to graduating students who have benefited from special education or related services and are pursuing higher education. For more information or to become a member, contact Karen Weiskerger at 508-497-3959, Amy Lincoln at 508 497-0172, or visit the SPEAC Web page listed under Support Organizations on the Hopkinton School District web site www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/.October 18 Drop-In Holiday Crafts - Spinning Pumpkin 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Library Children's Room. These crafts are appropriate for ages 3 and older with an adult friend staying to help younger children. Registration is not necessary. Come in any time between 2:30 and 4:30. Crafts take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Please call the Children's Room at 497-9779 with any questions. October 18 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 9:00 am - 10:30 am @ Hopkinton Senior Center and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm @ Callahan Senior Center, Framingham. Senator Spilka encourages all concerned, interested or curious constituents to stop by for a chat! Please note that the office hours will be staffed either by Senator Spilka or by district representatives on the Senator’s staff. Jill VandenBosch (617) 722 – 1640. October 20 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament. Oct.13-15 and Oct. 20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends. Hopkinton High School Tennis Courts. Match play in beginner, intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older. COST: $15 per person per event. For more information and to register: Go to www.activityreg.com October 20 Last Chance for Little League Tryouts, Friday October 20th from 5pm to 8pm at Carrigan park for both Softball and Baseball players. Visit www.hopkintonlittleleague.com for information. Contact donaldelehman@aol.com with questions. October 20 ESL Theater presents Teen Improve Night 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Ages 12 - 16. Play Improv and theater games, sing a jingle, make a commercial ~ Have fun with your friends. $10 drop in fee. Hint to parents. There is a great restaurant right next door for dinner while the kids are playing! October 20 The HPTA proudly presents Movie Night in Hopkinton, Walt Disney's The Wild. Friday, October 20th 6:00-8:00pm (doors open @ 5:30pm) Hopkinton High School Auditorium. Chips, Candy, Water and Juice Boxes will be sold. Proceeds will benefit Hopkinton Schools. Cost: $ 5.00 per child - adults free ($20.00 family max.) Children must be accompanied by an adult. One lucky movie guest will go home with the movie! Contact Cindy Bernardo at cindybernardo@hotmail.com or (508)-497-9458 to make a reservation with the total number of adults and children in your party that will be attending. Space is limited. Volunteers are needed. If you volunteer you get a free ticket to the movie for yourself. October 21 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament. Oct.13-15 and Oct. 20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends. Hopkinton High School Tennis Courts. Match play in beginner, intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older. COST: $15 per person per event. For more information and to register: Go to www.activityreg.com October 21 Saturday, October 21, 10:30 a.m. Poetry at HCAM Studio. Featuring the poetry of Elizabeth Lund and Susan Richmond. Music by Amanda Maffei. CAM -TV Studio, 77 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA. Free admission/pass the hat for feature. Open mic for poems, stories and song. For information: www.hcam.tv October 21 This month, the members of First Congregational Church of Hopkinton (FCCH) will be participating in a community service project called “Checking in with Hopkinton”. In the spring, FCCH leaders asked town officials, “What needs in our community do you see that could be met if we offered a helping hand – or over 600 pairs of helping hands?” The Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments responded enthusiastically asking if those hands came with feet! FCCH will assist them by visiting most of the houses in town to pass along important, life-saving safety information regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and visibility of house numbers for faster emergency response times. Look for us on the weekends of October 14-15 or October 21-22. October 21 Come join us for an "End of the Season" Picnic from noon to 4:00 pm at Sandy Beach (at the junction of Lakeshore Drive and Hayward Street). Enjoy one big picnic with all your neighbors, get to know new ones and reminisce with old ones and meet the new LMPA Executive Board! Enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, cold drinks and salty snacks! This event will be sponsored by the Lake Maspenock Preservation Association. Please stop by and join in the fun! We would love to see you! October 22 2nd Annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament. Oct.13-15 and Oct. 20-22 Players MUST be available to compete both weekends. Hopkinton High School Tennis Courts. Match play in beginner, intermediate and advanced play for Hopkinton residents 18 and older. COST: $15 per person per event. For more information and to register: Go to www.activityreg.com October 22 This month, the members of First Congregational Church of Hopkinton (FCCH) will be participating in a community service project called “Checking in with Hopkinton”. In the spring, FCCH leaders asked town officials, “What needs in our community do you see that could be met if we offered a helping hand – or over 600 pairs of helping hands?” The Hopkinton Police and Fire Departments responded enthusiastically asking if those hands came with feet! FCCH will assist them by visiting most of the houses in town to pass along important, life-saving safety information regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and visibility of house numbers for faster emergency response times. Look for us on the weekends of October 14-15 or October 21-22. “The importance of the ‘Checking in with Hopkinton’ initiative can’t be overstated. The information that is going to be in the hands of every household in Hopkinton can literally save lives,” explains Hopkinton Police Chief Tom Irvin. “I am very excited about the church community’s willingness to take on this task, I strongly support it and I wish them the very best of luck.” For more information or to schedule an interview with Pastor Mike Laurence and campaign leaders, contact Natalie Crosier at (508) 265-3768 nataliecrosier@hotmail.com. October 22 On October 22nd, FCCH will be hosting a “Community Fair” where local town and church groups will share information and offer volunteer opportunities. Community organizations include: Hopkinton Food Pantry, Project Just Because, Golden Pond, Serenity House, Respite Center and Humane Society. FCCH ministries include: Bridgehouse, Operation Christmas Child, Meals on Wings and many more. We invite everyone to attend to learn how these organizations are working to improve the lives of those in and around our community. For more information or to schedule an interview with Pastor Mike Laurence and campaign leaders, contact Natalie Crosier at (508) 265-3768 nataliecrosier@hotmail.com. October 24 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Medway Senior Center. Senator Spilka encourages all concerned, interested or curious constituents to stop by for a chat! Please note that the office hours will be staffed either by Senator Spilka or by district representatives on the Senator’s staff. Jill VandenBosch (617) 722 – 1640. October 26 Senator Karen Spilka office hours - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm @ Morse Institute Library, Natick. Senator Spilka encourages all concerned, interested or curious constituents to stop by for a chat! Please note that the office hours will be staffed either by Senator Spilka or by district representatives on the Senator’s staff. Jill VandenBosch (617) 722 – 1640. October 27 Hopkinton Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 27th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Center School Gym. There will be games, crafts, a donut eating contest, and treats for all kids from pre-school to 2nd grade. Wear your costume. There is no cost for this event. It is a non-scary party. October 27 Halloween Spooktacular 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Metro West YMCA in Hopkinton (45 East Street). Open to all ages. creepy crafts, spooky walk, campfire sing-a-long, torch lit zip line ( ages 10+). Cost per Family: $8 for members, $15 for non-members. Meet at Hayes Lodge, call 508-435-9345. October 28 In conjunction with this national event, on October 28 from 1-5pm (rain or shine) the Police Department, Fire Department and FCCH invite the community to the church’s campus to participate in a variety of safety-related demonstrations and activities. Bring your family, and your bikes, trikes and helmets, to take part in a bike rodeo, child identification program and moonwalk. Come and see the Middlesex Sheriffs Departments K9 unit demonstration, the Hopkinton Police motorcycle demonstration and tour hands-on displays of Police, Fire and Sheriffs Department equipment and emergency vehicles. Collect materials and ask questions about important issues like home disaster preparedness, automobile safety, car seat installation, 9-1-1 usage, lock safety, Halloween safety and more. There will also be free raffles with great prizes, giveaways, refreshments, and much more. This event is co-sponsored by the Hopkinton Police Department, Hopkinton Fire Department and FCCH with the assistance of Liberty Mutual Insurance, Middlesex Sheriffs Dept, Medical Reserve Corp, WIC Nutrition Program, and others as we try to make a difference in areas that “Make a Difference” to you. For more information or to schedule an interview with Pastor Mike Laurence and campaign leaders, contact Natalie Crosier at (508) 265-3768 nataliecrosier@hotmail.com. October 28 Renowned folk singer Barbara Kessler will be giving a rare performance at the Enter Stage Left (ESL) workshop studio (30 Main Street, Hopkinton) at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28. Hopkinton-based Kessler, whose works include Stranger To This Land, notion, and Barbara Kessler, has been critically acclaimed by music critics and has won awards such as Best Debut Folk/Acoustic Album by the Boston Music Award, and First Prize in the USA Songwriting Competition/Folk Category. Her music has also been featured on television shows and on the Play Station game Rogue Galaxy. Kessler’s performance is the first of ESL’s Coffeehouse Series, which will feature local folk, jazz, spoken word, and cabaret performers. Tickets for the Kessler show are $15.00 and are available by calling 508-435-2114. Enter Stage Left Theater Workshop, Inc. is a performing arts center in Hopkinton offering theater education, training and performances for students of all ages.For more information call 508-435-2114 or visit www.enterstagelefttheater.com. October 28 The Hopkinton Parent/Teacher Association (HPTA) and the Holliston High School Parents Group (HHSPG) announce the premiere of The Perfect Dress. The two groups will be selling current, stylish, gently used dresses and accessories appropriate for all Middle and High School dances and proms, as well as weddings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, recitals, or any other formal or semi-formal occasion at the Hopkinton High School on January 27, 2007, 10am – 2pm. The snow date is February 3, 2007 in the same location. Dresses will be sold at a reasonable price - $20 - $30, as well as accessories like shoes, bags, and jewelry. There will be multiple raffle drawings for prizes like make-up, jewelry, limo service, photography packages, manicures, flowers, etc. Vendors will also be available and offering make-up, jewelry, and accessories. The HPTA and HHSPG are both supported by students from their respective schools. The Hopkinton High School students, led by senior Meg Anderson, are dedicating their efforts, as well as their portion of the proceeds, to the memory of their classmate, Andrea Goncalves. Andrea died tragically in a car accident last spring, just before her junior prom. She was a loving friend and very active in community service, so this project seemed like the perfect way to honor her memory. The Holliston High School students, led by seniors Janna Goldberg and Vicki Mason, are excited to participate in this new venture as well. Janna began working on this project as a joint endeavor with her mom. She was excited by a project which would make the season of special events affordable for all, and asked her friend Vicki to join her. Donations of dresses are currently being accepted. There are several options, including: Drop Off Dates:
The Children’s Orchards in Westboro and Milford have generously offered to serve as ongoing drop off locations. Locations and store hours are:
Donations may also be made by contacting any of the following: Jean Bertschmann, jeanber65@hotmail.com, 508.435.5195; Meg Anderson, megandangie@aol.com, 508.435.2018; Michele Goldberg, MicMaMG@aol.com , 508.429.8486; Karen Mastovsky, mastovsky@verizon.net, 508-429-2236.
October 28 Hopkinton Newcomers
Social Club - Annual Family Halloween Festival 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm @ EMC park
playground. Costume Parade, treats, crafts, snacks. (Raindate
Sun., Oct. 29th). Cost: Members: $5 per family; Non-Members: $7 per family.
RSVP: by October 24, to Lorelei Lotvin, 508-625-1567,
alotvin@comcast.net.
www.hopkintonnewcomers.org October 28 On Saturday, October 28, 2006, at 10:00 am American Legion Post 202 Commander, Peter MacGregor, will be retiring American Flags in a decommissioning ceremony at Garner Bros. Sawmill. For the uninitiated, American Flags must not be thrown away or otherwise discarded, but retired by a burning ceremony dedicated to that purpose. People whose flags may have seen better days, are free to call Legion member Mike Whalen for a no-charge pick up at 508-435-2397. October 28 Cultural Art Alliance presents a Magic Show by Scott Jameson 1:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium. Tickets: $5 at door, Max $20 per Family. October 28 Hopkinton Special Olympics is hosting a Halloween Party Saturday, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Hopkinton Middle School. Admission is free. Games, face painting, storytelling, DJ and dancing, lots of food and fun! (Non-scary) Costumes are optional. A huge thank you to the Hopkinton Police Department and Hopkinton Fire Department for their support in this event. Claudia Vanderpool, Hopkinton Special Olympics Program Director. www.hopkintonspecialolympics.org October 29 The Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts of Hopkinton will be sponsoring their annual “ Scouting for Food Drive” on Saturday October 28th and Saturday November 4th to collect needed food items for the Hopkinton Food Pantry to help our local residents in need. Since the first “Scouting for Food Drive” a few years ago, the number of families who rely on the food pantry in Hopkinton has dramatically risen fro 4 to 60 families with even more families requiring assistance during the winter months, Your assistance is needed now more than ever! The year the scouts would appreciate your assistance, and in addition to the traditional non-perishable items such as canned food, also appreciated would be non-food items such as household cleaning supplies, laundry detergent and general toiletries such as toothpaste and shampoo. On Saturday October 29th, Scouts will distribute collection bags at area residences that detail the types of donations desired. Residents are asked to fill the bags and put them out for collection the following Saturday, November 4th, for collection by the Scouts. If you know anyone in our community in need of assistance, please contact the Council on Aging: Mary McLeod at 508-497-9730 ext.15 or Marlene Troupes at 508-497-9730 ext.16. October 30 10th Annual Toys For Tots Open House 10:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Photographic Images, 24 Main Street. Bring your child in costume with a new toy and get a complimentary keepsake portrait. Must be new and not gift-wrapped. No toy weapons. Complete packages will be available. Photographic Images will remain a Toys for Tots drop-off center until December 15, 2006. The USMC will do their best to have a Marine at the event. Background donated by Angel's Garden Center and Chip Plourde. |
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