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May 2009

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Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents Grease! 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium*

11th Annual Juried Art Show 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ CAA building

Selectmen Candidates Round Table 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Live on HCAM TV*

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YMCA Camp Open House & Tour Day 10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ YMCA Hopkinton*

CAA Presents Something Special for Mom! 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm @ CAA building*

Lake Whitehall Annual Cleanup 9:00 am - 12:30 pm @ the State Boat Ramp*

Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents Grease! 7:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium*

Hopkinton Greenup Day 8:30 am @ Town Common*

11th Annual Juried Art Show 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ CAA building

Woodville Rod & Gun Club presents Margarita Night 7:00 pm, $10.00 per person

ESL presents Open Mic Night with host Barbara Kessler 7:30 pm @ ESL Studio*

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Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents Grease! 2:00 pm @ Middle School Auditorium*

HPTA's Mini-Marathon 1:00 pm @ High School outdoor track*

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Early Release Day Event at Pinz in Milford for 8th & 9th graders 11:25 am*

Early Release Day Program for 6th, 7th and 8th graders 11:25 am @ First Congregational Church*

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CAA presents Women's Art Forum with Kris Waldman 7:00 pm @ 219 Ash Street

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Opening Reception for Carol Mecagni - Clayscapes In Platters & Vessels 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ The Westborough Gallery

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HPTA presents HopSwap 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School*

Pendragon will be performing an evening of Celtic-inspired music & dance 7:00 pm @ United Parish Church in Upton*

Hopkinton Police Association's 12th Annual Fishing Derby 9:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Hopkinton Sportsman's Club*

Chapel of the Cross Community Yard Sale 8:00 am - 1:00 pm @ 160 Flanders Road, Westborough, All proceeds fund the Youth Mission Trip to West Virginia

ESL presents All Ages Spring Musical 7:30 pm @ Ashland High School*

St. Paul's Spring Rummage Sale 9:00 am - 1:00 pm*

Annual Stamp Out Hunger Day 11:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Project Just Because*

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ESL presents All Ages Spring Musical 2:00 pm @ Ashland High School*

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CAA presents Talent Show Auditions 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ High School Auditorium

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Smoking Cessation Clinic to benefit Multiple Sclerosis led by hypnotist Erika Slater 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Whitin Community Center in Upton*

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Smoking Cessation Clinic to benefit Multiple Sclerosis led by hypnotist Erika Slater 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm @ Whitin Community Center in Upton*

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CAA presents Talent Show Auditions 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ High School Auditorium

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Hopkinton Little League's 5th Annual 10k Draw & Silent Auction 12:30 pm @ the Portuguese Club in Milford*

ESL presents All Ages Spring Musical 7:30 pm @ Ashland High School*

Hopkinton Public Library presents Mind/Body Healing by Needle-free Acupuncture with Eileen Vallatini, RN @ 6:30 pm

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1st Annual St. John's Youth Ministry Auction 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ St. John's Church*

Hopkinton Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale 8:00 am - 11:00 am @ Town Common*

ESL presents All Ages Spring Musical 2:00 pm @ Ashland High School*

Steve Spector with Hot Acoustics perform 8:30 pm @ Cornell's

HPTA presents Hopkinton Day @ the Southborough's Cold Stone Creamery 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Annual Trail Walk in memory of Andy Welzel 9:30 am @ Hopkinton State Park lower beach*

Hopkinton High School Department of Music presents Spring "Pops" Concert 2:00 pm @ HS Athletic Center, tickets: $5 and $20 family maximum

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Hunt for Hopkinton Scavenger Hunt 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm*

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Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Hopkinton Senior Center

Plant Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Hopkinton Senior Center, tomatoes, annuals, geraniums

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Relay For Life Yard Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ 14 Granite Street

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"Rally for Ryan" fundraiser to benefit DebRA of America 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ PlayTown Express*

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Kim Long from Anne-Michelle's Uptown Hair Salon will be offering manicures for a discounted price of $10 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ the Senior Center, call 508-497-9730 for an appointment

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Come register to be part of a Cancer Research Study 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ the High School track*

Relay for Life of Hopkinton starts 6:00 pm - 8:00 am, May 30 @ the Hopkinton High School track*

Plant Sale 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Hopkinton Senior Center, tomatoes, annuals, geraniums

The Musical Group 4Good will be performing 7:30 pm @ ESL Theater

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Plant Sale 9:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Hopkinton Senior Center, tomatoes, annuals, geraniums

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

ESL presents The Cat in the Hat 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm @ ESL Studio, general admission: $5

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CAA presents Making Poems Workshop with Kate Chadbourne & Cheryl Perreault 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm @ CAA building

CAA presents a New Workshop - Making Poems 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

ESL holds Auditions for "Into the Woods" 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ ESL Studio

Purchase Scratch Tickets to help support Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse 10:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Colella's Supermarket*

May 1,2,3

May 1 At 7:00 pm., HopNews will again sponsor on HCAM TV, the live broadcast of a candidate's Roundtable, this time featuring the candidates for the Board of Selectmen, incumbent Mary Pratt and challengers Michelle Gates and Todd Cestari. The format is a relaxed, seated setting with David Hamacher, entrepreneur and former Chairman of the Elementary School Building Committee, as the Moderator. As usual, we ask that HopNews readers send the questions they would like the candidates to ask to David Hamacher at: davidham@comcast.net. The candidates will receive the questions in advance, giving them time to best express themselves to the viewers. David will draw from those questions, but ask follow ups whenever and wherever the spirit leads him.

May 2 Unsure about summer camp?  Join us for our open house and tour day on Saturday May 2 from 10am-12pm. Tour the scenic grounds and facility, meet the director, and get a small taste of what the summer camp program has to offer. For ages 2.9-16 years old. Camp transportation and financial assistance is available. Registration going on now.  Open to everyone.   MetroWest YMCA Summer Day Camp, 45 East Street Hopkinton MA  (508) 435-9345

May 2 CAA Presents Something Special for Mom! 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm @ CAA building. Ages 7-teen. Make mom a special present of a bracelet and earring for Mother.

May 2 Lake Whitehall Annual Cleanup 9:00 am - 12:30 pm @ the State Boat Ramp, Wood Street. Bring: Work gloves, bug spray, boats/optional. We Supply: Water, snacks, trash and recycling bins. Questions: Ken Johnson at kenjj02@hotmail.com.

May 2 Hopkinton Greenup Day 8:30 am @ Town Common. Sponsored by Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee. All ages encouraged to participate as we "greenup" and beautify Hopkinton. Beautification donations accepted. Join HPTA Greenup Team and/or Coordinate Donations by contacting Patty Doshier, pdoshier@comcast.net.

May 2 Mark DiCampo and Lillian White, two local area vocalists who have been performing together since grade school, will be featured at ESL’s Open Mic Night on Saturday, May 2, which will again be hosted by Barbara Kessler. DiCampo and White’s program will be a selection of some of their old favorites featuring original duet arrangements of songs from music theater, opera, pop, and jazz. Singers and musicians can register to perform at 7:00 p.m., and the performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night will be held at Enter Stage Left Theater’s intimate studio setting at 30 Main Street in Hopkinton. Tickets are $5.00 per person to listen or perform. This is the last Open Mic night until the season resumes in the fall.

May 3 While the town prepares for the excitement of the Boston Marathon, the HPTA prepares for another Marathon tradition in town, the HPTA Mini-Marathon. This year’s event will take place Sunday, May 3 at the Hopkinton High School outdoor track -- rain or shine. For over 10 years, the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association has sponsored the Mini-Marathon each year as a way for children and adults to enjoy a Marathon experience and a fantastic family day. "The event has become a family tradition for many, with kids training in anticipation of the big day," said Liz Pomeroy, who is the event chairwoman. "It’s a great way to promote family health and fitness -- and support the Hopkinton Public Schools at the same time." Pre-registration for the race will be open until April 28 (a form can be downloaded at http://www.hptaonline.com/f-minimarathon.html ). Runners can also register on site the day of the race starting at 12:30. Entry fee is $5 per runner with proceeds benefiting the Hopkinton Public Schools. The races will begin at 1:00 with the Toddler Open, a half lap run/walk for ages 2 – 5. A quarter mile race for kindergartners will begin at 1:30, followed by half-mile races for students in grades 1 – 3. The Student Mile will begin at approx. 2:30 p.m. for kids in grades four through twelve. Finally, a Family Fun Relay Mile will end the day with teams of 2 – 4 people. Other fun events will surround the races for the families cheering from the sidelines, including ice cream, face painting, and an awards ceremony for participants. New this year, will be a Frozen Ropes Pitching Cage inviting all to warm up their pitching arm.

May 6 Don’t miss it! at Pinz in Milford. Bowling, Bowling, laser tag, arcade games, pizza and a drink, all for $15 per person! 8^th and 9^th graders only. Busses will leave from the Middle School at 11:25 a.m. to take students to Pinz. The busses will return students to the Middle School at 2:30 p.m.. Parents, please pick up your children at the Middle School promptly at 2:30 p.m. To register online, go to www.activityreg.com and click on “Middle School Early Release” and scroll down to the “Pinz” event. If you prefer, registration forms can be picked up at the Parks and Recreation office in Town Hall. Registration deadline: Received in the Parks and Recreation office no later than Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hopkinton Youth Commission.

May 6 Always so much fun! The Early Release Day Program at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton. Games in the gym, Ga Ga Pit, Crafts, ping pong, pool, foosball, pizza, dessert and a drink, all for $10 per person. Busses will leave from the Middle School at 11:25 a.m. to take students to the First Congregational Church. Parents, please pick up your children at the church promptly at 2:30 p.m. To register online, go to www.activityreg.com and click on “Middle School Early Release”. If you prefer, registration forms can be picked up at the Parks and Recreation office in Town Hall. Registration deadline: Received in the Parks and Recreation office no later than Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Hopkinton Youth Commission, and the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton.

May 9 HopSwap 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm @ Hopkinton Middle School. Hand-Me-Down All Over Town. Recycling at its Best - Community-Wide Event. Accepted Donations: Children's & Maternity Clothing, Toys & Games, Books, DVD's, Baby Gear, Sporting Equipment, Trikes to Bikes, and much more! Donation Drop-Off locations: Hooray For Books, 89 Hayden Rowe Street or 31 Elizabeth Road. Playtown Express, 25 South Street & the Town Hall (Foyer), 18 Main Street. Questions? contact HopSwap@gmail.com or visit www.hptaonline.com.

May 9 Pendragon will be performing an evening of Celtic-inspired music and dance at United Parish Church in Upton, MA. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Advanced tickets are $20.00, $18.00 for Seniors and Children under 10. Children 5 and under are free. All tickets are $25.00 at the door. Please call 508-529-3192 to reserve your tickets now. New England has long had a rich tradition of Celtic-inspired music. Having celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2008, the Rhode Island-based ensemble Pendragon has embraced that tradition and created a timeless sound of its own, performing roots music with an unmistakable contemporary edge. Pendragon’s music celebrates the lives and lore of generations of New Englanders who brought traditions from Ireland, Scotland, French Canada and other distant shores to the banks of the Blackstone River.

May 9 Hopkinton Police Association's 12th Annual Fishing Derby 9:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Hopkinton Sportsman's Club, 95 Lumber Street.  Rain date is Saturday, May 16th. Free to all children, free t-shirt to all children who register. Pre-registration can be made by calling the station at 508-497-3401. The pond will be stocked with trout and bait will be provided. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day with a trophy presentation shortly after 12 noon. Free Food For All. Any questions call Officer Phil Power - donations gratefully accepted. Send to: Hopkinton Police Association, Attn: Officer Phil Powers, 74 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.

May 9 Annual Stamp Out Hunger Day 11:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Project Just Because. It's Easy To Help: 1 Put some non-perishable food items in a bag Saturday May 9th, place it by your mailbox. 2 Your Letter Carrier will pick it up and bring it to Project just Because Food Pantry. Project Just Because will be open Saturday May 9th  11am - Through 5 pm  for all drop off of food for anyone who just wants to come by with the food as in past years come anytime during these hours.  Address 45 South Street, Unit G last door of building. Front and Back doors will be open. The following items are needed for Project Just Because Hopkinton Food Pantry: Canned Fruit • Canned Meats • Rice's • Rice Mixes • Bottled Juice • Juice Boxes for kids • Breakfast Items • Oils • Condiments • Packaged Foods • Baking Powder • Baking Soda • Flour • Sugar • Pancake Mix • All Baking Mixes • Canned Vegetables • Paper Goods • Toiletries • Cleaning Supplies. All Donations are appreciated, this is the last drive before summer and our shelves need filling for all those Hopkinton residents and seniors who need our help. Tax receipts are available everyday we are open year round. Thank you for your support • CherylAnn Lambert Walsh, President, Project Just Because, Inc. 508-435-6511 http://www.projectjustbecause.org calsmith@erols.com.

May 9,10,15,16 ESL presents All Ages Spring Musical May 9 & 15 7:30 pm, May 10 & 16 @ Ashland High School. $15 Adults / $12 Students & Seniors Tickets: (508) 435-2114, esltheater@comcast.net. Featuring famous songs and dances from favorite Broadway
musicals that have been made into blockbuster movies including West Side Story, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, Les Miserables, and Hairspray - just to name a few.

May 9 If you’re seeking big bargains on clothing, toys, and other miscellaneous items, you need look no further than St. Paul’s Spring Rummage Sale 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 household items! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton. 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 on Tuesday, May 5th through Thursday, May 8th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.; and on Friday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

May 12,13 Smokers can take a step towards freeing themselves from tobacco with a special stop smoking by hypnosis program. The program will be led by certified hypnotist Erika Slater, CH, at the Whitin Community Center, Northbridge, MA. Advance registration is required at www.quitsmoking4ms.info or by calling the Whitin Community Center at 508-234-8184. Class size is limited. The program will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 and costs $97 per person. Ms. Slater is offering a special reduced rate for this program and is donating all proceeds from the event to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This June, several local riders known as the “Riders on the Storm” are participating in the Cape Cod Getaway, a two-day bike trek from Boston to Provincetown. Ms. Slater has agreed to donate all profits from this event towards the team’s fundraising goal. Each year, an estimated 443,000 people die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke and another 8.6 million have a serious illness caused by smoking, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Further, the economic burden of tobacco use is the significant — more than $96 billion per year in medical expenditures and another $97 billion per year resulting from lost productivity. For smokers, it’s time to take action now. The Surgeon General concludes that quitting smoking has major and immediate health benefits for men and women of all ages. These benefits apply to people who already have smoking-related diseases and those who don't. Smokers can choose a better future.

May 15 The Hopkinton Little League will be holding its 5^th annual $10,000 Draw and Silent Auction 12:30 pm at the Portuguese Club in Milford. The tickets are $100 each, and each ticket admits two people into the function. The price includes an open bar (beer & wine for 3 hours), an Italian feast catered by Olivas Market, a night of great entertainment and a chance to win $10,000.00. Each of the 300 tickets is assigned a number, your “luck number” for the night.

May 16 Hopkinton Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale 8:00 am - 11:00 am @ Town Common. (Heavy Rain Date May 17th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come early and bring a friend! Member Garden Plants Select Hardy Perennials from Local Wholesaler, and more.  Proceeds support Beautification, Education and Conservation programs of the Hopkinton Garden Club.

May 16 1st Annual St. John's Youth Ministry Auction 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ St. John's Church. Tickets $15 per person. Night Includes: Hors' D'oeuvres, cash bar, live auction, silent auction, raffles, night of fun. All proceeds benefit St. John's Youth Ministry Program including events like the Honduras and Mississippi Mission Trips. Raffle Tickets: Win Cash Prizes. $1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. Tickets sold after Mass and in the Youth Ministry Office (In the parish Offices) or at the door.

May 17 Please join us on Sunday for our annual trail walk in memory of  Andy Welzel, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2006. The walk will take place at the Hopkinton State Park, “Beach” site, the one below the dam, at 9:30 AM. This walk is being held to celebrate Andy and in keeping with his wish for cancer awareness. If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Karpe at Karpes@comcast.net.

May 21 Hunt for Hopkinton Scavenger Hunt 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This year's scavenger hunt is a totally new format from last year, and will be a true test of how well you know Hopkinton. That's your only hint. The event is open to women, ages 21 and over (not necessary to be in HopMoms). All proceeds will go to the children's room of the Hopkinton Public Library. Post-Hunt Party at TJ's, Route 135 at the Hopkinton/Ashland line (complimentary appetizers, cash bar and a 50/50 raffle). Sign up in advance as a team of up to six people, or as an individual and be matched with teammates. The cost is $25 per person. Send team/individual checks (payable to Hopkinton Moms Group) to: Christine Coffman, 10 Bowker Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748. If you sign up as a team, include the names of all members, and a name for your team. For more information, call Christine at 508-497-9948 or email cddcoffman@comcast.net.

May 26 "Rally for Ryan" fundraiser to benefit DebRA of America 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ PlayTown Express. Raffles, Silent Auction, Crafts, Music, Food and Fun!! Cost of admission: $15 per child, with parents of children attending free or $10 per individual. Will accept cash & checks available for $2/ticket. More information at www.happychapryan.com.

May 29 Come register to be part of a Cancer Research Study 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at HHS track, if you are between the ages of 30 and 65 and have never had cancer.  Contact Jennifer Fairbanks at kenzkyle@comcast.net for more information.

May 29 Relay for Life of Hopkinton, an event to raise money for the American Cancer society, and awareness of the disease itself, will take place from Friday, May 29^th at 6 pm until Saturday, May 30^th at 8 am at the Hopkinton High School track. Teams of 8 – 15 people come together to walk around the track throughout the night. It is a night of celebration and hope for our community. We currently have 77 teams with 608 participants that have raised $28,000. Our goal is to raise $150,000. Campsites are set up to allow teams to take a break throughout the night. Each campsite has a team name and a theme. Relay begins at 6 pm with a powerful and touching Opening Lap fir Survivors, who walk around the track and meet their caregivers. It is amazing how the number of survivors grows each year. The survivors are then invited to the gym to enjoy a dinner. How can I help? 1.) Make a team of family and friends to walk through the night. If you are interested, go to www.relayforlife.org/hopkintonma 2.) Make a donation to a team. Go to the above website and donate to a team. 3.) If you are a survivor, come be part of our opening lap and join us for a dinner. If you are interested, contact: Susan at sfeeneythorton@aol.com 4.) Buy a luminaria bag for $10. The public is welcome to come be part of the luminaria ceremony at 10 pm. To buy a bag, email Hanna at hanna2579@verizon.net 5.) Come join the Cancer Study. Come to the track between 6 and 10 pm and become part of this long term study and make cancer a word of the past. For more information, email Jennifer at: kenzkyle@comcast.net 6.) If you own a business, make a donation of food or drink. For more information, email Molly at kessler1319@yahoo.com. Thank you. For more information, contact co-chairs Cecily Boyce and Cameron Fairbanks at: Hopkinton.realyforlife@hotmail.com.

May 31 Purchase Scratch Tickets to help support Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse 10:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Colella's Supermarket. Every ticket gives you two chances to win! 1.Scratch Ticket and Win Instantly - $10, $25, $50, Best Buy Gift Cards, (4) Boston Cannon Tickets, and Golf for (4) at Hopkinton Country Club! 2. Raffle Drawing to be held on June 12th for a week long Next Level Lacrosse summer camp ($400 value), and so much more! Any questions? Contact Cindy Bernardo at cindybernardo@hotmail.com.