24 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 508.435.5534

November 2007

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6:30-8pm

Hopkinton Public Library - A Journey Through Space

Art Under $150, Original Art That Everyone can Afford 6:30 pm @ CAA building

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HEF & HPTA presents The First Annual Hopkinton Community Spelling Bee 6:00 pm @ Hopkins School Cafeteria*

Inside Job performs 8:00 pm @ ESL Studios*

HHS first annual Powder Puff Football Game 8:15 pm @ HHS Football field*

2nd Annual Sports Gear Swap 10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ High School Cafeteria*

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Women's Art Forum with Karen Webb. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cultural Arts Alliance

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SPEAC hosts ADHD 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School Lecture Hall*

Hopkinton Board of Health hosts Flu Clinic 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Senior Center*

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Hopkinton Newcomers Social Club New Member Welcome Coffee 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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YMCA Spotlight: Community 2nd Annual Auction 6:30 pm @ The Crown Plaza Hotel in Natick*

Veteran's Appreciation Dinner 5:30 pm @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club

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Hopkinton Historical Society 21st Annual Harvest Supper 6:00 pm @ St. John's Parish Center*

CAA Holiday Boutique 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ CAA Building

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A Cappella Night with None of the Above and The Elements 8:00 pm @ ESL Studios*

CAA Holiday Boutique 10:00 am - 4:00 pm @ CAA Building

Yard Sale to benefit Civil Air Patrol Cadets 9:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Golden Spoon

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CAA Holiday Boutique 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ CAA Building

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Hopkinton Women's Club will meet at 6:30 pm @ Hopkinton Country Club*

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Hopkinton Wine and Spirits presents Massive Italian Wines 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm*

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Footloose the Musical 4:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium

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Hopkinton Public Library presents Chris Tatevosian author of Life Interrupted: It's Not All About Me 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Ninth Annual Turkey Drive*

Footloose the Musical 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium

Friday Night Spaghetti Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club, $6 per person*

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Laura Bullock performs 8:00 pm @ ESL Studios*

Third Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair 9:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Ashland High School*

Bedrock performs 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Tom's Gourmet Marketplace in Northborough

Footloose the Musical 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium

Wake Up &  Smell the Poetry w/ host Cheryl Perreault 10:30 am - 12:00 pm @ HCAM Studios

Christmas & Jewelry Sale 9:00 am - 3:00 pm @ Senior Senter

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Footloose the Musical 2:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Auditorium

Steak Shoot Meat Raffle 4:00 pm @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club

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Ninth Annual Turkey Drive*

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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 11:00 am - 3:00 pm @ Woodville Rod & Gun Club, reservations call 508-497-9730

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Recycle with the Lions Club 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Colella's parking lot

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Marjorie Thompson, Andrienne Fawkes, John Gerard & LukeMacNeil perform on Studio Session Live 7:00 @ HCAM Studios

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Hopkinton Board of Health hosts Flu Clinic 10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Senior Center

Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents To Kill A Mockingbird 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium Tickets $5 students/seniors & $8 for adults

CAA Annual Pottery Show 9:00 am - 5:00 pm @ CAA Building

ESL presents "A Christmas Carol" 7:30 pm @ ESL Studios *

November 3 Blues band Inside Job will be at the Enter Stage Left Coffeehouse on November 3.   Veterans of the New England music scene, the members of Inside Job were drawn together by a passion for the blues, and formed the band to create an opportunity for them to play a mixture New Orleans piano-based blues, rock & roll, R&B, and jazz-blues as well as traditional Chicago style blues.  They will perform at 8:00 p.m. at ESL’s intimate studio setting at 30 Main Street in Hopkinton.  Tickets are $10.00

November 3 HHS first annual Powder Puff Football Game 8:15 pm @ HHS Football field. Senior Girls vs. Junior Girls
Accompanied by their classmate and teacher coaches! Special Half-time Show! Tickets $3.00 at gate or during all 3 lunches at school on Nov 1st & 2nd. Come support your school community! All proceeds will benefit the Junior & Senior Class Activities.
 

November 3 2nd Annual Sports Gear Swap 10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ High School Cafeteria. Outgrown boys or girls sporting equipment - such as football, hockey or lacrosse pads, sticks, skates, rollerblades, helmets, baseball/softball bats and gloves, shin guards, skies, golf clubs - or "gently used" cleats, soccer shirts, basketball shoes, etc., may be dropped off in the basement of the Town Hall (go around back and see the drop box inside) or call for the items to be collected. The day of the swap, all attendees will pay $5 to attend and that money will go to the Food Pantry.  Then, families can pick out sports gear items their child can use this year! Families get to clean out their garages and know their outgrown equipment will be put to good use, while other families get a break in the expense of outfitting their children for playing sports. And the Food Pantry is also given assistance - last year $437 was donated to the Food Pantry.  For more information or to arrange a pick up, call Ryan Harrison, HHS 2008, 508-435-6235 or email rharrison11@hotmail.com.

November 6 SPEAC hosts ADHD 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School Lecture Hall. This discussion will cover defining ADHD, medications, strategies for intervention, and organizing for school and homework.

November 6, 30 The Hopkinton Board of Health will be holding a Flu Clinic on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and November 30, 2007 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Senior Center (located at 28 Mayhew Street). This clinic will be open to all town residents who wish to receive the Influenza Vaccine for this flu season, with priority being given to residents aged 50 and older, and those residents with chronic health conditions. Transportation to the flu clinic is available for the town’s senior citizens through the Council on Aging. Please contact Sally Almy in the Senior Center at 497-9730 to arrange for your ride to the clinic.

November 8 YMCA Spotlight: Community 2nd Annual Auction @ The Crown Plaza Hotel in Natick. Silent Auction at 6:30 pm & Live Auction at 8:00 pm. All guests of Spotlight: Community are automatically entered into a putting contest to win a new Acura MDX From Herb Connolly Auto Group. $25 tickets on sale at the member service desk or by calling 508-879-4420 x53. www.metrowestymca.org

November 9 Hopkinton Historical Society 21st Annual Harvest Supper 6:00 pm @ St. John's Parish Center. ham & beans, chicken, salad and home baked desserts, cash beer and wine bar. Donation: Adults: $12, Children (5-10 years old) $6. All proceeds benefit the Hopkinton Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Town's history. Questions: 508-435-0074.

November 10 ESL Coffeehouse will be hosting an a cappella night featuring None of the Above and The Elements on November 10.  None of the Above is a vocal ensemble whose repertoire includes a mix of many genres, including early music and popular jazz.  The Elements is an all-vocal soul group featuring Motown flavored music from the 60s and 70s as well as more recent soul tunes.  Both groups will perform at 8:00 p.m. at ESL’s intimate studio setting at 30 Main Street in Hopkinton.  Tickets are $10.00. Enter Stage Left Theater, Inc. is a non-profit, 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

November 13 The Hopkinton Women’s Club will meet at 6:30pm at The Hopkinton Country Club.  This meeting will focus on attracting women interested in learning more about the Club and membership.  If you would like to be part of one of the most philanthropic organizations in Hopkinton, participate in ongoing projects, explore new opportunities, and make new friends; come join us!  For more information on the club, please visit our website at http://www.hopkintonwc.com.

November 14 Hopkinton Wine and Spirits presents Massive Italian Wines 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. The Quintessa tasting was nothing short of spectacular.  And, our next Tasting Place event promises to be just as interesting. Don Allen from Banville & Jones Wine Merchants will take us through a sampling of huge Italian wines from their extensive portfolio. First among these will be wines from Alto Adige's cooperative wine producer in the village of Terlano.  Then, we will move to Bolgheri's Argentiera.  Then, we will sample wines from two Tuscan producers, Donatella Cinelli Colombini and San Fabiano Calcinaia.  And, to top everything off, we will sample a wine from The Veneto producer Remo Farina.

November 16  For the ninth year in a row, we are organizing a turkey drive in the Hopkinton school district to aid needy families in the Metro West area. The Salvation Army in Framingham has informed us that there is a pressing need for provisions during this Thanksgiving season. This year, we would like to help as many families as we can; so again, we need your assistance. Any donation that you can make will help to alleviate hunger in our area and will be deeply appreciated. Traditionally, this has been a way in which students and faculty together have given back to our community.If you would like to donate a turkey, large or small, you may do so at any of the following times and places: Elmwood School - Friday November 16 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM (front entrance of school), Monday November 19 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM (sign in at office, go to cafeteria). Hopkins School - Friday November 16 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (dining hall kitchen), Monday November 19 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (dining hall kitchen). Middle School - Friday November 16 from 1:50 PM to 4:30 PM (entrance near auditorium and Brown Gym), Monday November 19 from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM (entrance near auditorium and Brown Gym). Please bring fresh or frozen turkeys to the designated places at the above times. Students should not bring turkeys on the bus. The turkeys will be collected and stored in the schools’ freezers. We will deliver them to the Framingham Salvation Army Monday afternoon. Thank you for your consideration.

November 17 Laura Bullock performs 8:00 pm @ ESL Studios. Introduced to the world of folk music at a young age, Laura recounts fond childhood memories of being the little tot in footie pajamas up past her bedtime to hear some good old folk music in the Unitarian church basements and local coffee shops.  In 2004, Laura decided to pursue her music in earnest with the release of her EP, in the everyday. In 2006, she appeared on Club Passim’s Open Mike Compilation CD and released her debut full length CD, Points North. Laura is rapidly developing a loyal fan base in the Boston area and throughout the Northeast. She recognizes that the real stuff of life doesn't necessarily happen in the high peaks or the low valleys, but in that area in between, in the mundane and day-to-day. Her songwriting reflects a longing for redemption and a striving for significance in the very normal moments of daily life. On stage, Laura connects with her audience like two friends over a cup of tea. Her songs combine her sweet and simple voice, beautiful guitar work, and lyrics filled with depth and history. Laura continues to share her music within the folk community, performing in the Northeast and beyond. Laura's Website is www.myspace.com/laurabullock

November 17 Third Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair 9:00 am - 1:00 pm @ Ashland High School. State Senator Karen Spilka Panel of Specialists on Diabetes, Numerous health and wellness exhibitors. The Senior Health and Wellness Fair is FREE and includes continental breakfast and hot lunch. The Senior Health and Wellness Fair provides a forum for seniors from throughout Senator Spilka's district to learn new information, have an opportunity to ask questions, and enjoy a day out. This year's program will include an excellent panel of specialists on diabetes. They'll lead a discussion entitled, "Living with Diabetes." Participants will have the chance to speak about the diagnosis of this disease and strategies for living with it from some of the leading experts on the subject. In addition, more than 30 individual booths will provide information and materials on various topics ranging from recent changes in government health insurance programs to nutrition. Seniors will also have the opportunity to speak to local service providers. Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to participate in wellness activities and health screenings. Anyone interested in attending the fair should contact Pat Vinter in Senator Spilka's office at (617) 722-1640. She will confirm your attendance and discuss transportation options that may be available to you.

November 30 ESL presents "A Christmas Carol" 7:30 pm @ ESL Studios. Come sing along with us and enjoy this hour long version of Dicken's classic tale.  We have transformed the studio to bring this family classic to life.  Will old scrooge learn his lesson in just one night?  After the show join us for caroling, cookies and wassail! Tickets available on line or through our box office.  Call 508 435-2114.  Adults $10, students and seniors $5.