24 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508.435.5534

September 2006

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Story Time in Children's Room in Person Registration only begins*

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CAA Women's Art Forum 7:00 pm @ CAA building (98 Hayden Rowe St.)*

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Enter Stage Left Improve games 8:00 pm @ 30 Main Street*

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Hopkinton Historical Society Annual Yard Sale @ 72 East Main Street

Hopkinton YMCA Open House 10:00 am - 12:00 pm*

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Woodville Road & Gun Chicken Barbeque 1:00 pm @ Woodville Road & Gun Club*

St. Paul's Welcome Back Sunday 8:45 am @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church*

Sculptures by Hopkinton resident Michael Alfano 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ the Westboro Gallery*

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Prayer and Remembrance 10:00 am @ the Hopkinton Common*

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Story Time in Children's Room   Phone Registration begins*

Friends of the Library -- Public Library 7:30

Studio Session Live and HCAM-TV presents Guest Artist Liz Carlisle 6:30 pm @ HCAM-TV*

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Classmates of the first High School meet @ the Woodville Road & Gun Club 5:00 pm*

Hopkinton Trails Club - Afternoon hike in Upton State Forest 2:00 pm @ entrance parking lot off of  Spring Street*

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Appreciation Day for Father Jim Degnan 12:00 pm @ St. John Evangelist Church*

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HPTA New Parent Orientation 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ Elwood School Music Room*

Hopkinton High School hosts a Substance Abuse Awareness Presentation mandatory for all High School Athletes 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ HS Athletic Center

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Hopkinton Newcomers Club hosts a Welcome Tea to all Newcomers in town 10:00 am - 11:30 am @ 7 Sylvan Way*

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St. John's Bike Collection 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the very back parking lot @ St. John's Church*

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MOMS Club - Workshop of Preschool Options 7:30 pm*

Hopkinton Senior Center - Donors Reception 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Studio Session Live double program night @ 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm @ HCAM-TV studios at 77 Main Street*

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Hopkinton Senior Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:00 am

Works on Paper: Monotypes by Clara Dennison - Meet the Artist Reception 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Cultural Art Alliance

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 Hopkinton Senior Center Neighbor's Cookout 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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32nd Hopkinton Polyarts Festival 10:00 am - 4:00 pm @ Town Common*

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*

Lions Club Recycling Drive 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Colella's Supermarket*

Soap Box Derby 7:00 am - 4:00 pm on Church Street

September 7 All achievements start as aspirations. It is commitment, perseverance and careful planning that take these aspirations through the distance to accomplishments. Using her children's picture books as a guide, Michele will give participants ideas for pursuing their goals through stress management and positive thinking. By celebrating each step, hill and turn along the way ~ you can enjoy the journey towards the finish line of your goal! Michele Bredice Craemer is the founder of power pack presentations, a company that offers publications and seminars. She has presented seminars on topics relating to motivation, health and fitness for over 15 years. Michele has diverse experience in health and wellness, including corporate fitness center management and corporate account management. She received a degree in Human Development from Boston College and a Masters Degree in Health Science from Springfield College.

Her book “Pellie Runs a Marathon” is a children’s picture book about a duck that runs a marathon and learns lessons along the way that both children and adults can appreciate. The adventures of “Pellie” are based on Michele’s true experiences of training for and running marathons. Her new children's picture book "CoCo Loves to Tri" is about a black lab who demonstrates determination and a willingness to try during a triathlon. Michele’s previous speaking engagements include presenting for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and hosting a Stress Management Presentation on Winthrop Community Access Television. She has also appeared on BNN—Channel 7, Talk Radio WUNR, WDRC, Radio 2490 WCCM and UPN 38 TV. PLEASE RSVP to the CAA (508) 435-9222 or Cheryl Perreault: lip006@comcast.net or Geri Holland: geri@hopkinton.org. The CAA extends this invitation to all women of Hopkinton and surrounding communities.

September 8 Just like Drew Carey~ Enter Stage Left is having some crazy fun where the games are made up and the points don't matter! We will be at the studio every other Friday night this year! oin us for lots of laughs this Friday the 8th at 8:00 pm  at 30 Main Street Hopkinton. You might play improv games, sing a hoe down song or dance a jig like a Rhino in a tutu.  If you don't want to get up there just come by and watch your friends and neighbors play!!  You're sure to have a laugh or two. Cost $5. ~ESL

September 9 The MetroWest YMCA of Hopkinton is hosting an Open House on Saturday Sept. 9^th, from 10am until noon time. Come out and tour our NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Center, Challenge Course, Basketball, Tennis and Volleyball courts, winterized Lodge and the rest of the 116 acre facility at 45 East Street in Hopkinton. For more information call (508) 435-9345 or visit www.metrowestymca.org and click on Hopkinton.

September 10 Woodville Road & Gun Chicken Barbeque 1:00 pm @ Woodville Road & Gun Club. Games for kids, Horseshoe Tournaments and Shooting Competitions. Tickets: Adults - $10.00, Seniors - $6.00, Under 12 - $4.00. For info call 508-435-4148.

September 10 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) will be kicking off its fall schedule with “Welcome Back Sunday,” September 10.  Breakfast will be served at 8:45 a.m., and Church School registration will begin at 9:15.  Church School classes will be offered for children ages three and up, and a Nursery will be provided for infants and toddlers.  Worship will begin at 10:00 a.m., with the children joining their parents in the church at 10:30 for communion.  The service will be followed by fellowship and coffee hour at 11:00 a.m.  Everyone is welcome! Every Sunday at St. Paul’s is family-oriented, with Child Care and Church School at 9:45 a.m. and Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m.  After every service everyone is invited to the Parish Hall for coffee hour and fellowship. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s mission is to minister unconditionally to all in the name of Christ through shared worship, teaching, healing, and service.  For more information call 508-435-4536 or visit St. Paul’s website at www.stpaulhopkinton.org.

September 10 "Mind, Body, Heart", sculptures by featured artist Michael Alfano, Sept. 10 – Nov. 20. Opening reception: 2 – 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10. Concurrently: Autumn exhibition of new works by the gallery’s artists and artisans. Hours: 12 – 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 11 – 2 p.m. Sunday. Just off the rotary, at THE WESTBORO GALLERY 8 West Main St., Westboro. A not-for-profit, artist-run cooperative, handicapped accessible. Tel.: (508) 870-0110.

September 11 On September 11, at 10 AM, a service of prayer and remembrance will be held on the Hopkinton Common. The service is nondenominational, and will be led by local clergy.  At 10:05, the bell in the library will ring to remind us of the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center.  At 10:28 the bell will ring again as we remember the collapse of the North Tower.  Please come to remember the fallen heroes of 9/11, to comfort those who mourn them, and to be comforted.  If there are any questions about the service, please contact Rev. Leigh Dry, 508-625-1189.

September 13 The Children's Room will be accepting registration for story time beginning Tuesday, September 5th. Registration must be made in person for the first week. Phone registration will be accepted beginning Wednesday, September 13th with registration continuing throughout the month. Story time will begin the first week in October with 8 meetings in each session. Two and three year olds meet Monday or Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:15 AM. One and two year olds meet on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 AM. Three, four, and five year olds meet on Thursday from 1:00 to 1:45 PM. Please register for only one story time session per child. Call the Children's Room at 497- 9779 with any questions.  ~ Dinny Potenza

September 13 Studio Session Live is pleased to announce the second show in the new HCAM-TV series, and that Liz Carlisle will be the Guest Artist on Studio Session Live on Wednesday, 9/13, in Hopkinton, at HCAM-TV. Audience seating is at 6:30. Tickets are free, but required, and availability is limited. Tickets available on HCAM.tv. More information at www.StudioSessionLive.com and http://lizcarlisle.com .

September 16 If you went to school at the first High School on Main Street, your classmates would like to have you join them on Saturday, September 16, 2006, at Woodville Rod and Gun Club for cocktails beginning at 5:00 pm and until 6:00 pm with a buffet to follow. Beverages will be available until 11:00 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Mary Harrington at 508-435-3850.

September 16 Hopkinton Trails Club will be hosting an afternoon hike in Upton State Forest at 2:00 pm.  There will be two hikes, one shorter and one longer to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy this late summer trek.  Meet at the entrance parking off of  Spring Street (near the intersection with Westborough Road) in Upton. If the parking lot is full, there is additional parking in the field near the old headquarters building.  Questions call 508-435-6143 or email hopkintontrailsclub@yahoo.com.

September 17 St. John the Evangelist Church will be hosting an appreciation day for its former shepherd of 26 years, Father James Degnan, who retired earlier this season. Fr. Jim will celebrate Mass in the Church at noon on Sunday, September 17, followed by a reception in the Parish Center from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, where refreshments will be provided. Fr. Jim will be the Guest of Honor at an Appreciation Dinner at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, with a Social Hour at 3:00 p.m. and Dinner at 4:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased for $40 by calling Louise Donahue, 508-435-6077 or John Palmer, 508-435-4955 or 508-435-3313, Ext. 207. Or, see Parish Secretary Dorothy Meeske M-F, 9 am - 4 pm.

September 18 Join Us Monday, September 18 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Elmwood School Music Room. You will hear a variety of HPTA and guest speakers representing various school and town offices, such as: The Superintendent of Schools, Hopkinton School Committee, Hopkinton Education Foundation, SPEAC, Hopkinton Newcomer’s Club, the Cultural Arts Alliance, Hopkinton Parks and Recreation, Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton Youth Commission, Hopkinton Music Association and Hopkinton Community Education. Come and learn about our schools and how you can become involved through membership and participation in the HPTA. Then stay for the first HPTA General Meeting of the year immediately following from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Elmwood School cafetorium. For more information, email jdriscoll734@comcast.net .

September 20 Hopkinton Newcomers Club will host a welcome tea for all new (less than 1 year) residents of the town. It will be held on Wednesday, September 20^th from 10 to 11:30 at the home of Lorelei Lotvin, 7 Sylvan Way.  Please RSVP to Lorelei at 508-625-1567.

September 24 St. John’s Church in Hopkinton is collecting bicycles to send to the poor in developing countries, in conjunction with the Bikes-Not-Bombs (BNB) program in Roxbury. Bikes can be remarkably effective in developing countries, improving men’s and women’s ability to haul farm produce or other goods to market and increasing access to health care, jobs and schools. Bike repair shops stimulate local economies as well.  BNB has sent over 22,000 bikes to Central America, the Caribbean and Africa in the last 20 years. Please check your basements and garages for any bikes you no longer use, and bring them to St. John’s.  The bike collection will be Sunday, September 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  However, bikes may also be dropped off at St. John’s Monday through Saturday, September 18-23.  Bikes should be left in the very back parking lot, completely around behind the Parish Center (look for our sign).  For more information about the bike collection call Donna Staton, 508-625-1478.

September 27 Wondering what the best preschool for your child is?  On Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30 pm, the MOMS Club of Hopkinton will offer a workshop of preschool options and how to evaluate them.  Roxy Leeson, an expert in child development with over 20 years of experience, will cover topics like what to think about before looking at preschools and what questions to ask when you call and visit, descriptions of the various types of preschools, and what to consider if your child’s birth date is near the kindergarten cut-off.  Cost is $15.  Pre-registration required (directions will be sent to those who pre-register).  To pre-register, please contact Christine Coffman at cddcoffman@comcast.net or 508 497-9948.

September 27 Wednesday, 27th is the first double program night at Studio Session Live, Produced by Producer Bob Crownfield for HCAM-TV. HCAM-TV will record both programs for broadcast in October.  Both shows will take place in the HCAM-TV studios at 77 Main Street in Hopkinton. Come join us for two great concerts. The tickets are free, but are required, and seating is limited to 40 guests. Its like a concert in your own living room. For more information, check StudioSessionLive.com, and for tickets go to HCAM-TV. Guest artists will be Chip Quinn@ 6:30, and Grace Morrison @ 8:30 seating times.

September 30 The 32nd Polyarts Festival will be held Saturday, September 30th, 10 am-4 pm, rain or shine, on the Hopkinton Town Common (Exit 21A off Rt. 495). Admission is free. This annual juried show and sales features over 75 artists and crafters from the community and across New England. There will also be performing artists throughout the day, a food court and an active children's area.

September 30 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.

September 30 The date of the next Lions Club recycling drive at Colella’s Supermarket on Main St. Cans and bottles can be dropped of between 9 am and 2 pm. This procedure is repeated on the last Saturday of each month throughout the year. The Hopkinton Lions Club is a non-profit service organization. All monies earned are dispensed to those in need. Thanks for your help.