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March 2009

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Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble presents The Antigone by Sophocles 4:00 pm @ High School Auditorium, $8 adults, $5 students & senior citizens

Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble presents The Antigone by Sophocles 7:00 pm @ High School Auditorium, $8 adults, $5 students & senior citizens

Adult Improv Night hosted by Lori Robak 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio*

HPTA presents the 26th Annual Silent Auction 7:00 pm @ Doubletree Hotel in Westborough, Children's Gallery Preview - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm*

Hopkinton Wine & Spirits presents Mid-Winter Grand Tasting 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open Mic Night hosted by Barbara Kessler 7:00 pm @ ESL Studio*

Hopkins School Concert featuring Chorus, String, Band & Recorder Club 7:00 pm @ High School Athletic Center

Hopkinton Public Library presents Celebrate Hopkinton Women of Words 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rabbi Larry Milder will teach a course on Judaism 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Congregation B'nai Shalom*

The Hopkinton Artists Guild meeting will be held 7:00 pm at William Moser's house, 4 Wescott Drive*

Join ESL's Boston Marathon Runners for a fun night of Karaoke 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ ESL Studio*

Barnstormers play Live @ Maria's Caffe Italiano Lounge 9:00 pm until closing

The film Is He Real or Not? will be premiering @ 7:00 pm in St. John's Parish Hall*

Family Fun Day - Health & Wellness Fair 10:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School*

MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Family Concert 3:00 pm @ High School Auditorium*

Middle School 6th Grade Concert featuring Strings, Band & Chorus 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium

Meeting of Parents of the Senior Class 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ the High School, in Room A219

Middle School 7th Grade Concert featuring Strings, Band & Chorus 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium

Cornell's Offers Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage Lunch & Dinner with Music by Greg Brady starting early evening

St. Patrick's Day Lunch & Dinner @ Golden Spoon until 8:00 pm - Corned Beef & Cabbage, Lamb Stew, Soda Bread & Traditional Irish Favorites

The Senior Center Holds a St. Patrick's Day Party with entertainment by the Angeline Children's Choir & John Guido @ 12:00 pm, Cost: $5.00

SPEAC presents Students with Food Allergies and/or Intolerances 7:00 pm @ Middle School Lecture Hall*

Middle School 8th Grade Concert featuring Strings, Band & Chorus 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium

Rabbi Larry Milder will teach a course on Judaism 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Congregation B'nai Shalom*

Hopkinton High School Honors Art Exhibit Opening Reception 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm @ CAA Building

ESL presents Moliere's Tartuffe The Imposter 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio*

The Hopkinton Women's Club presents

The Hopkinton Community "Go Green Event" 10:00 am - 2:00 pm @ St. John the Evangelist Church*

HPTA Presents Steve Wronker's Funny Business, Comedy Hypnosis Shows, 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School, Tickets: $5 children, $10 adults, $20 family max

3rd Annual basketball game between the Hopkinton Police & the Special Olympics 12:00 pm @ Middle School Gym

ESL presents Moliere's Tartuffe The Imposter 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio*

Resurrection - Cantata/Music Drama is coming to St. John's Evangelist Church @ 7:30 pm*

Open House @ Cornerstone Academy in Northborough 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Grace United Methodist Church presents "The Keynotes" a free musical program @ 2:00 pm*

Hopkinton Public Library presents Celtic Bells with Jeremy & Nancy Bell @ 7:00 pm

High School Concert featuring Strings, Band & Chorus 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium

Rabbi Larry Milder will teach a course on Judaism 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Congregation B'nai Shalom*

Pick Your Number Night for the HLL 10k Draw 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Cornell's*

High School Students from the National Honor Society invite all to their Senior Tea 2:30 pm @ the High School

YMCA of Hopkinton hosts a workshop - Taking Better Pictures Outdoors 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ the Hayes Lodge*

World-Renowned Anita Diamant to speak 7:30 pm @ Congregation B'nai Shalom's in Westborough

ESL presents Moliere's Tartuffe The Imposter 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio*

Hopkinton Wine & Spirits presents HRM Rex Goliath Wines 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hopkinton Police Association's 37th Annual Dinner Dance 6:30 pm - 12:30 am @ Portuguese Club in Milford*

Join Best Buddies Massachusetts for the 1st ever Friendship Relay 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Field House*

Hot Acoustics featuring Steve Spector, Tim Leavitt & Carter Berking will be appearing live 8:30 pm - 12:00 am @ Cornell's

First Congregational Church of Hopkinton Women's Annual Retreat featuring Anita Carmon of inspirewomen.org 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

ESL presents Moliere's Tartuffe The Imposter 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio*

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

Woodville Rod & Gun Club holds a Blood Drive 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, call 508-364-3550 to sign up

March 6 How about a "Cheap Date" this weekend? Friday, March 6, is our monthly Adult Improv Night hosted by Lori Robak. Join in the play or just watch and laugh as ESL veterans and newcomers alike try their hand at improv games. $5 to play or to be a part of the audience. Pay at the door at our 30 Main Street Studio. The fun starts at 7:30 pm.

March 7 Open Mic Night hosted by Barbara Kessler. Sign up at 7:00 pm to sing or play your song, or just be part of the audience and enjoy the music! $5 to play at the door at our 30 Main Street Studio.

March 7 HPTA presents the 26th Annual Silent Auction 7:00 pm @ Doubletree Hotel in Westborough. Volunteers needed, Volunteer Timeframe: 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm, $10 off Auction Ticket and there will be a special raffle for volunteers! Contact Michelle Weilding mweilding@comcast.net or Jean Bertschmann jeanber65@hotmail.ocm. Visit www.hptaonline.com.

March 12, 19, 26 Rabbi Larry Milder will teach a course on Judaism 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Congregation B'nai Shalom. Called A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?, the course, which is free and open to the public, is a three-session program sponsored and prepared by the Reform Jewish Outreach of the Union　for Reform Judaism. According to Joyce Schwartz, Outreach Program Coordinator for the UJF, “As is indicated by the name, the course is designed to show people what is ‘delicious’ about Judaism; our faith, our customs and our community, adding that the course is geared for adults who would like to explore Reform Judaism's relevance in today's world. “In addition,” she continued, “the course is also good for students who would like to learn about Jewish perspectives on topics of spirituality, ethics and community.” Rabbi Milder, who is teaching the course as part of the congregation's 2009 Adult Educational Series, pointed out, that course content is not dependent upon any previous knowledge of Judaism. He added, “Unaffiliated Jews, interfaith couples, in-laws of Jews, as well as individuals from other religious backgrounds, will find this course a good beginning. “In the class, free and lively discussion of Judaism’s approach to living in our rapidly changing society is encouraged,” he concluded. Although there is no enrollment fee to take the course, registration is necessary by contacting Congregation B’nai Shalom at 508-366-7191.

March 12 The March Meeting of the Hopkinton Artists guild will be held at the home of William Moser at 4 Wescott Drive, Hopkinton MA at 7:00 PM. The meeting will consist of an open discussion of the artistry of Michelangelo Buonarroti centered on DVDs of lectures by Professor William Wallace of The Teaching Company. In this session, Mr. Wallace presents a critical analysis of the "Pieta", "Davide", and the "Sistine Chapel". Members and the public are invited; however, to ensure space, all participants must send an email to wmoser@wpi.edu by Monday, March 9, 2009 or call at 508.435.5773.

March 13 Join Enter Stage Left's Boston Marathon Runners for a fun night of Karaoke from 7-10! All the money raised will go to support Enter Stage Left's Student Scholarship Fund to give children the opportunity to participate in the arts. Haven't you always wanted to sing your favorite song to an audience? Well here's your chance! A night of excitement, showing off, and most importantly FUNdraising. That is right, we are putting the FUN back in FUNdraising. Music and lyrics will be provided by Hopkinton Running Club member Andy Harris! Requests for certain music can be sent in advance to: SusanBushe@yahoo.com. It promises to be a very silly night! SEE YOU THERE! Suggested donation/fee is five dollars

March 14 The film Is He Real or Not? will be premiering @ 7:00 pm in St. John's Parish Hall. Is He Real or Not?, a short narrative film, focuses on one little girl’s thought processes after hearing that Santa’s not real, and makes us question our beliefs in Santa and in life. After witnessing an argument between the neighborhood bully and another child on the school bus, nine-year-old Erin starts to wonder if what she heard was true. Could her parents have been lying to her all this time? What about the Easter Bunny, Cupid, Leprechauns, and the Tooth Fairy? After investigating and thinking about it, Erin makes her decision. Is He Real or Not?was filmed in December 2008/January 2009 in Hopkinton, MA, and Shrewsbury, MA, with local actors from Hopkinton and the surrounding area. The film contains original music from Hopkinton resident, Barbara Kessler. The completed film is planned to be entered into multiple U.S. and international film festivals in 2009. This film was made in conjunction with Enter Stage Left Theater in Hopkinton, MA, our non-profit 501c3 fiscal sponsor. – www.enterstagelefttheater.com and with special thanks to AA Transportation in Shrewsbury, MA.

March 14 Back by popular demand! Join us at Hopkinton High School for the seventh annual Family Fun Day and Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The event offers over 30 groups, organizations and businesses that support and promote health, safety, and fitness in a variety of ways. Visit the many wonderful booths, participate in exciting activities, and get your health and fitness questions answered. There is something for everyone, no matter what your age. Try to “walk the line” wearing fatal vision goggles. Blood pressure checks, chair massage, and moon bouncing are just a few of the exciting activities. Protecting your skin from sun damage, nutrition, relaxation, and more... If you have children, we’re offering child safety photo IDs and fingerprints for your home files. Remember to set aside some time to join us and you’ll walk away with a multitude of information! Questions? Please contact jleach@hopkinton.k12.ma.us

March 15 MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Family Concert 3:00 pm @ High School Auditorium. Peter L. Cokkinias, Music Director. MSO Young Artist Competition Winner violinist Jaclyn Freshman performs Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole. Pre-concert instrument "petting zoo" Ravel's Bolero, Shostakovich, Offenbach, Whitacre's Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! Information and tickets at www.metrowestsymphony.org, 508-686-3100, tickets also available at the door - $15, $10 seniors & students, children under 12 free. Concert sponsored by Target.

March 18 Hopkinton’s Special Education Advisory Council (SPEAC), in conjunction with the HPTA, will be presenting Students with Food Allergies and/or Intolerances at 7:00 p.m. at Hopkinton Middle School Lecture Hall. Panelists will include: Dr. Mary Colombo (File photo), Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Town of Hopkinton; Kathy Bain, Nurse Leader of the Hopkinton Public School nurses; two parent panelists; and a Registered Dietitian. Discussion will cover topics such as safety, inclusion and health plans for these students. The event is free and open to the public. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, SPEAC is made up of parents and guardians working to ensure all children with special needs are educated effectively. For more information, please contact Karen Weiskerger at 508-497-3959 or 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/. To find out if the event has been postponed due to snow, call Karen Weiskerger at 508-497-3959

March 20, 21, 27, 28 ESL presents Moliere's Tartuffe The Imposter 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio. An Ageless Comedy featuring Tyler Hirsch, Erin Anderson, Perry Meldon, Rachel Curtis, Nick Mosher, Aiden Connelly, Tyler Mikulis, Alice Gillin, Eric Byrnes and Tommy Karner, as Tartuffe. Tickets $10 www.enterstageleft.com or 508-435-2114.

March 21 The Hopkinton community "Go Green Event" will be held from 10am to 2pm at St. John the Evangelist's Hall, 20 Church Street in Hopkinton. Individuals, town organizations and committees alike have come together to offer fun and inspiring ways to help us rethink how we can reduce, reuse and recycle. Besides an array of informative and educational presentations, there will also be hands on activity tables set up for children and a creative runway of trash/fashion designs (all made from recycled goods of course!). Recycle the books your children have already read; simply bring them along and swap for others. Got old sneakers? Bring them to toss in our collection bin. From there we will deliver them to Nike, where they will be ground up and made into running fields. Eyeglasses, cell phones and ink cartridges are also being collected and recycled for donation to the needy. If you have any questions or would like to be a part of our "Go Green" community event hosted by the Hopkinton Women's Club, contact Renee Martin at rjmar13@yahoo.com or call 508-435-1271. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you there!

March 22 St. Patrick’s Family Players of Watertown, a multi-denominational musical group, featuring over 100 performers, ages 4-75, directed by Judy Johanson and created by Bryan Jeffrey Leech, will present this uplifting musical cantata on Sunday, March 22, 7:30 PM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton. Resurrection, the inspirational story of Simon Peter and the forgiveness of Jesus Christ, leads the audience on an unforgettable spiritual journey with St. Peter as he faces his martyrdom. Peter recalls his own experiences with Christ as well as those he shared with the other disciples as they followed Jesus. In moving song, Peter shows the anguish for his denial of Christ and the joy that comes from Resurrection and his forgiveness. The cantata runs for 1 hour and 10 minutes, and always leaves the audience feeling renewed in their faith. Everyone is invited to the reception in the parish center afterward. The performance is free. Donations will be accepted.

March 22 Grace United Methodist Church presents "The Keynotes", two local musicians and music educators, Barbara Paquette of Uxbridge, and Kris Graham of Grafton at 2:00 pm. Barbara has taught piano, strings, brass, reeds, percussion and voice at her studio, The Music Room, for over 30 years. She currently serves as Music Director and organist at Grace United Methodist Church in Hopkinton. Kris has taught piano and flute in her home for over 20 years. Their program features a diverse repertoire of duets including: flute and piano, flute and marimba, marimba and piano. Featured composers include Bach, Beethoven, Telemann, Faure, and Handel, among others. Baroque, Classical, Jazz, and Ragtime musical styles are all included. Please join us for this delightful musical celebration. A free will offering will be collected to benefit Grace United Methodist Church.

March 22 Come to Cornell's from 7-9 PM and pick your lucky number for the 10K Draw. This will be the only time that you will have an opportunity to request a certain number. After this date ALL REMAINING NUMBERS will be assigned. At the end of the evening all the ticket numbers purchased that night will be placed in a hat. One number will be drawn out and that person will get their money back.

March 26 YMCA of Hopkinton hosts a workshop - Taking Better Pictures Outdoors 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ the Hayes Lodge. Join Mass Audubon naturalist and photographer Bob Speare for this evening workshop designed to help you make the most of your digital camera. Topics covered will include white balance, exposure, depth of field, and compositional elements, all with the aim of helping you enhance your nature photography skills. A working knowledge of your digital camera is all that’s required to attend. Please bring your digital camera along with a fully charged battery and your user’s manual. Recommended for ages 15 and up. Pre-registration required. $5 per person for Y members; $7 per non-member. For more info or to register, call 508-435-9345 x12; or email: cmenard@metrowestymca.org.

March 27 Anita Diamant, Congregation B’nai Shalom’s Scholar-in-Residence, and world-noted author of a number of books, will speak at the Congregation’s March 27th Sabbath services at 7:30 p.m. According to Rabbi Laurence E. Milder, “To say that she is famous doesn’t quite express the impact that Ms. Diamant has had on Jewish life." Describing her as a “champion of egalitarian values and a shaper of contemporary Jewish practice,” he said she will be speaking on the topic of “American Judaism: What has Changed, and Where We are Going.” She is best known for her best seller, “The Red Tent,” a novel that tells the story of the Biblical Dinah as it might have been told had Genesis been a matriarchal narrative. A prolific writer, she is a former columnist for the Boston Globe and has written about a number of areas of contemporary Jewish practice. She turned to writing about “how to live Judaism without the assumptions of Orthodoxy,” and created an entirely new genre: guidebooks to Jewish life that spoke the language of a creative encounter with tradition.

March 28 Hopkinton Police Association's 37th Annual Dinner Dance 6:30 pm - 12:30 am @ Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect Street in Milford. Social Hour: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Dinner by Tina Marie's: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Dancing, with music by Tailspin: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased from a Hopkinton Police Officer or call the Hopkinton Police Station @ 508-497-3401.

March 28 Join Best Buddies Massachusetts for the 1st ever Friendship Relay 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Hopkinton High School Field House. Create a team with your Best Buddies Chapter and dress as your favorite superhero as you trade off walking on the track throughout the entire event. A pizza party will be awarded to the top fundraising team and a restaurant gift certificate will be awared to the top fundraising individual. All the money raised will be used to fuel Best Buddies programs throughout Massachusetts. www.bustbuddiesmassachusetts.org/fr. Visit us online to sign up today. $5 Registration fee. Event Contact: Kali Small @ 1-866-33-BUDDY or KaliSmall@bestbuddies.org.