October 1 Hopkinton Police Local 254 Fundraiser Golf Tournament @ Hopkinton Country Club. 10:00 a.m. Check-in 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. $135/person includes 18 holes of golf, cart, box lunch, dinner, and more. MAXIMUM limit 144 Playters (36 foursomes) 1st come basis. Scramble format. Longest Drive and closest to the pin contests. Door prizes / Raffle prizes. See Hopkinton Police Website for application.

October 3 ESL Presents Auntie Goose Puppet Show 10:00 am - 1:30 pm @ ESL Studio. This show, which is sponsored in part from a grant from Target, is geared to preschoolers and is presented by Rosalita’s Puppets, featuring puppeteer Charlotte Dore. Admission is $3.00 per child, $5.00 per adult, with a $15.00 per family cap.

October 6 The MacMillans perform @ ESL Studios. In January, 2006, brothers Fenwick & Dan Macmillan accidentally found
themselves on stage with Fenwick’s wife Ursula in a Boston-area coffeehouse. Together, they played songs from their occasional holiday jam sessions and took turns chiming in on each others familiar original tunes. The result of this serendipitous union is three individuals, with a unique bond, who create harmonies only a family can. The Macmillans are a contemporary, original, acoustic,  vocal group who sing songs of love, loss, longing, struggle and hope. Visit their website at www.themacmillans.homestead.com

October 6 10th Annual Michael's Run & BBQ 5k Run/Walk @ Hopkinton Common. Registration starts at 10:00 am and the race starts at 12:00 pm.  $20/person, pre-registered barbeque and awards following the race.  $5/person for the barbeque only. $25/person day of the race.  Awards: Top 3 males and top 3 females in the following categories will receive an award: 6 and under, 7-13, 14-19, 20-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-59, 60+. For more information on the Respite Center please visit our website at www.hopkintonrespite.com or call (508)435-1222.

October 7 Please join the Hopkinton Veteran’s Celebration Committee on Sunday October 2, 2007 as we join thousands of communities across America for a remembrance ceremony at the Gazebo at the town common in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The Committee is hosting a “Sunday Taps Vigil” starting at 7pm. The ceremony will consist of a short tribute to American soldiers, veterans and their families and is expected to last 15 minutes. The ceremony will include the sounding of the 24 hauntingly beautiful notes of “Taps”. “Taps” traditionally serves two important purposes. At military outposts around the world it is played in the evening to signal the time for quiet, rest and reflection after a day of duty. It is also mandated by the Department of Defense to be sounded live by a bugler, if possible, at the funeral of each and every American veteran as a final tribute to that individual veteran’s honorable time of service to his or her country. An average of over 1,600 American veterans are laid to rest each day.Hopkinton has held this ceremony, on the first Sunday each month, since it was initiated in March 2004 by the national non-profit organization Bugles Across America. Since the ceremony was first proposed over 1,500 communities across America as well as in Canada and several other countries now participate.

October 10 Hopkinton Basketball Association Skills Clinics for Girls and Boys in 4th and 5th Grades.  These clinics are optional and will help prepare players for the upcoming Travel Team Tryouts. Please visit www.hopkintonbasketball.org for clinic details and locations.

October 12 The MOMS Club of Hopkinton is hosting a ladies BUNCO Night to benefit the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center.  The center provides emotional and physical support for families of children with disabilities.  Please join us in supporting this extraordinary community resource. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Hopkinton Country Club.  We have a fun evening planned:  BUNCO (no experience necessary), a brief live auction, raffles and prizes, appetizers and desserts, and lots of socializing!  Tickets are $30, half of which will go directly to the Respite Center.  Space is limited.  Please send a check for $30 (payable to the MOMS Club of Hopkinton) to Christine Coffman at 10 Bowker Road, Hopkinton MA 01748.  Please call 508 497-9948 or email cddcoffman@comcast.net with any questions.

October 12,13,19 Plenty of good seats are still available for the comedy show ESL Live!, which is being produced by Enter Stage Left Theater at 8:00 p.m. at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club on Friday, October 12; Saturday, October 13; and Saturday, October 19.  Tickets for the show are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door, and are available by calling 508-435-2114.  The Woodville Rod and Gun Club is located at 252 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton.  For more information call 508-435-2114 or visit www.enterstagelefttheater.com .

October 13 The Hopkinton Senior Center will be holding a Craft Fair on Saturday, October 13th from 9 AM - 3 PM.  There will be knitted sweaters, hats and mittens, jewelry, ornaments, dolls, Christmas Stockings and pajamas, as well as a bake table.  This Fair is to kick off the celebration of our first anniversary at the new Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA.  We will serve lunch from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM consisting of Turkey Sandwich, drink and dessert for $4.00.  At 1:30 PM there will be a Magic Act and from 1-3 PM free ice cream and cake will be served.

October 14 Hopkinton Basketball Association Travel Team Tryouts for Girls and Boys in Grades 4, 5, and 6.  Please visit www.hopkintonbasketball.org for program details, tryout locations and to pre-register. Pre-registration is required to attend tryouts. Players in Grades 6 must attend tryouts on both September 30th and October 14th.

October 15 Join the American Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer at its 15th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5 mile walk on Sunday, October 14, 2007 starting at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. Registration and rolling start are set for 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. This inspiring event unites the entire community to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs to further the progress against this disease. To register or for more information, visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline, or call 1-800-ACS-2345

October 15 The Hopkinton Women’s Club will meet at 9:30am at the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center.  An overview of the Respite Center mission, services, and needs will be presented.  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.

October 16 SPEAC hosts Districts Attorney's Office presents "Bullying" 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School Lecture Hall. This evening, done in conjunction with the HPTA, will discuss who is a target for bullying and how to help as a parent or student.

October 18 Health Care Options for Seniors 9:30 am @ Senior Center. Susan Flanagan from Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be at the Senior Center to discuss Medicare, Medicare supplements and prescription drug coverage.  Are you sure that you are getting the most for your health care money? Do you understand all the options that are available to you? Are there any changes in your plans? We are now entering the open enrollment period when Medicare beneficiaries must decide whether to make changes in health insurance. This program will help you to better understand your options.

October 20 Jean Gough performs @ ESL Studios. Jean Gough has studied jazz with veteran singer Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton at the Vermont Jazz Center and classical voice most recently with Ruth Cooper. Holding both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Voice Performance and Music Education, Jean is a versatile and knowledgeable singer who easily transitions between classical and jazz idioms. Accompanying Jean will be Tom Phelan on vibes and Mike Caruso on bass.  Please visit Jean at www.jeangough.com.

October 20 St. John the Evangelist Church hosts a fundraising auction @ 7:00 pm. This event will benefit WINGS and TESTAMENT, the parish's women's and men's spiritual groups. A social hour and art preview is planned for 7 p.m., followed by the art auction at 8 p.m. sharp. Approximately 160 pieces of art, including watercolors, oils, lithographs, and serigraphs will be on display and priced at 1/2 to 1/3 below gallery prices. The artwork will be presented, explained, and auctioned in a professional manner that will be appreciated by both gallery collectors and art novices. Tickets are $10 per person. Refreshments will be served, and there will also be a silent auction. This will be a fun, social event that you won't want to miss. All are invited. For more information and tickets, please call St. John's parish office at 435-3313  x203.

October 20 If you’re seeking big bargains on clothing, toys, and other miscellaneous items, you need look no further than St. Paul’s Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  There you’ll find some great deals 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 19.  To schedule pickup of large items, call 508-435-4536 or 508-344-9127. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton.  The mission of the church is to minister unconditionally to all in the name of Christ through shared worship, teaching, healing, and service.  For more information or to donate any items call 508-435-4536 or visit St. Paul’s website at www.stpaulhopkinton.org.

October 21 A Concert for Colin 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Cornell's Field. Starring James Montgomery Bluesband. Also Playing GrooveStone, Triple Threat & Seymore Willie. Tickets are donations: $20 advance, $25 at door. All proceeds go to the Colin McKenzie Support Trust. http://colinmckenzie.wordpress.com. Get tickets at Cornell's or email Tovahc@yahoo.com.

 

October 24 Auditions for Annie 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ ESL Studio. Open to 2nd-8th graders. Performance Dates January 11th, 12th 13th 18th and 19th. Auditions consist of singing a short song and reading/improvisation from the script. A $150 participation fee is required if cast. Financial aid is available for those in need. Call backs Oct 29th. Rehearsal schedule Monday and Wed. evenings 6-8pm some Sundays 2-4pm.

October 25 The Hopkinton Garden Club presents Home Grown for the Holidays with Mary Howard of Sunnyside Gardens, Carrie Hurley-White of Garden Gate Florist and gardener extraordinaire, Henry Schmidt Also featuring delectable hors d’oeuvres, desserts and Red Barn coffee and the infamous, giant raffle including “pot of gold” items! Special music provided by Betty Wyckoff and Gretchen Pinkava 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm @ High School Auditorium. Admission: $10, For information: 435-6618 or 435-2487

October 26 YMCA Halloween Spooktacular 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm @ YMCA Hopkinton. Come for a night of fun and frightful entertainment. Activities include the torch-lit zip line, haunted hay rides, and games crafts, candy, food and prizes.

$10 Member Family / $15 Potential-Member Family. Contact the Hopkinton branch at (508) 435-9345 for questions or more details.

 

October 26 & 27 Acts Two Player Mystery Theatre 7:00 pm @ First Congregational Church. Ages 13 and up. $15 Admission. Hors D'eovers and dessert served. Tickets: 508-435-5900. www.fhhc.org.

 

October 26 Hopkinton Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Halloween Party on Friday, October 26th 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 26 ESL presents  "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" half hour performances at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm @ Weston Nurseries. Tickets on sale at Weston Nurseries, $5.00 students and seniors, $7.00 adults. Wear your Halloween costume and join the parade with the Charlie Brown characters after the show! All proceeds go to Enter Stage Left Theater Group, a Hopkinton non-profit organization.

 

October 27 MCFC Jazz Quartet performs @ ESL Studios. FEATURING: PATRICK MOTTAZ (GUITAR), PHILIPPE CRETTIEN (SAX), JOHN FUNKHOUSER (BASS) and MIKE CONNORS (DRUMS). This internationally known group promises to take things to a new level with their unique interpretations of jazz standards and originals. Jazz Hot magazine has described their music as "… strong and captivating jazz … as passionate as it is fiery. The jazz of today!"

October 27 Bazaar 2007 9:00 am - 3:00 pm @ Albanian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 37 Washington Street in Natick.  Raffle, bake table, ethnic pastries, baklava, kadaif, crafts, new table, homemade knit items, & more!  Luncheon will be served at 11:00 am. Come try out famous lobster salad rolls. For more information call: Flora (508)435-4221 or Karen (508)877-6926.

October 27 Spirits will rise in the old Main St. Burial Ground, as those long gone return to tell their tales on October 27 from 7-9pm. It will be an evening of haunted history, as the real and the surreal mingle, at the Hopkinton Historical Society's first ever Cemetery Tour. Find out who lies beneath the dust - hear their stories, learn of their lives - and get ready for a spooky time. It's an event for the whole family, and though no one will jump out and say "Boo," under a full moon amid the ancient stones, it will be a memorable evening as the spirits stir, and the graveyard comes alive. The Historical Society will be hosting a Hopkinton Historical Cemetery Tour, to be held Sat. Oct. 27 7-9pm at the Main St. Cemetery. Parking, tickets & refreshments at John Warren Lodge, behind Town Hall. Adults $10, Children $5 Family maximum $30.

October 26 ESL presents  "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" half hour performances at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm @ Weston Nurseries. Tickets on sale at Weston Nurseries, $5.00 students and seniors, $7.00 adults. Wear your Halloween costume and join the parade with the Charlie Brown characters after the show! All proceeds go to Enter Stage Left Theater Group, a Hopkinton non-profit organization.

October 28 “Pottery, Tapestry, Watercolor: Three Mediums, One Artist”, works by Hopkinton artist Carol Mecagni, Oct. 28 – Jan. 31, 2008 at Tatnuck Bookseller and Gallery. Opening reception: 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday Oct. 28, including a pottery demonstration by the artist at 3 pm. Tatnuck is at 18 Lyman St., Westboro. Open daily 9 to 9, Sunday 10 to 6. Tel # (508) 366-4959 for Tatnuck.

 

October 29 Hopkinton High Class of 2009 presents Hypnotist Dan LaRosa 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ the High School Auditorium.

Tickets - $7. Dan Larosa’s comedy hypnosis show is an adventure in imagination! In less than 3 seconds, he hypnotizes willing volunteers and then makes "stars" out of them. Watch your friends fly on magic carpets, land on a mysterious planet, and speak a "foreign" language. Listen to a concert by participants who actually think they're famous rock stars - even though they can't sing a note! Sound impossible? Then don't miss the opportunity to witness people right next to you fall asleep at the snap of a finger - and maybe even become hypnotized yourself! Dan has appeared at some of America's best resorts including Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods and Caesar's Pocono Resorts.