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1 Overflow Bag Program, Colella's Supermarket & Hopkinton Lumber Co. * Pick Your Lucky Number @ Cornells 7 - 9 PM 10K Draw* Start of Community Covenant Church's Holy Week Observations, St Paul's Church . April 1st - April 4th*
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| 4 | 5 Senator Spilka to Hold Public Forum on the State's IT Sector In Franklin, 9:30 AM - 10:30AM - Tour of EMC Facility, Forum - 10:30AM - 12:30PM, @ EMC Franklin, 50 Constitution Boulevard.* | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
10 Police Association 38th Dance Portuguese Club Milford 6:30 *
Hopkinton Runners Festival Kick-Off Event MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Concert J.P. Keefe High School First Congregational Church of Hopkinton Exhibit Opens*
Springtime Egg Hunt 10am to 2pm at 25 Winter St in Hopkinton *
Marathon Concert Metro West Symphony Orchestra 8 PM Keefe Tech for more info go to www.metrowestsymphony.org |
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11 Step Into Africa until April 17 at the
Congregational Church 146 E Main Street* Haiku and High Tea @ Elmwood School, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM, This event is to raise funds for a Hopkinton performing art center (CAA barn) |
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Hopkinton Runners Festival Hopkinton Welcomes 71 marathoners from Greece* |
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Hopkinton Runners Festival John Hancock Elmwood School Event*
Zio's Bistro Greek Food Specials thru April 19th
Hooray For Books Hopkinton Reading Marathon from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ the Hopkinton Public Library |
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Hopkinton Runners Festival Hopkinton Drug Running Festival Clinic 10 am to 2 pm at Hopkinton Drug, Colella's Supermarket Tasting*
For the Love of Books sponsored by the Friends of the Library April 16, 2010 6:30 Hopkinton Library Nancy and David Haines from Vintage books will discuss various aspects of book collecting. Friends of Upton State Forest, Potluck Dinner. 6 PM @ The United Parish Church.*
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Hopkinton Runners Festival Hopkinton Common - Info Booth, Vendors, Music, Photo ops Colella's Supermarket Food Tasting*
The Rhythm Room Band @ The Common all day this Saturday And Sunday
Boy Scout Troop 4 Pancake Breakfast 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, ST John's Church
Hopkinton Drug Running Festival 10AM - 2PM, Hopkinton Drug
MetroWest YMCA Hopkinton 10 AM - 12:30, Earth Day and Healthy Kids Day, Games, Rock Climbing, Arts/Crafts and more!
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Hopkinton Runners Festival Hopkinton Common - Info Booth, Vendors, Music, Photo ops Colella's Supermarket Food Tasting*
Art In the Gardens @ Weston Nurseries Spring Artisans Day. Local Artisans will exhibit their wares and demonstrate their craft 10AM - 4PM
Specialty Cooking Demonstration @ Ciao Time, 28 Main Street, 2PM
Inaugural Runner's Pasta Dinner, all You can eat. 3PM - 7PM @ The Marathon Restaurant at North Pond
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19 114th Boston Marathon*
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30 Opening Reception For the Hopkinton High School Honors Art Exhibit 6:30 - 7:30PM Hopkinton Middle School Drama Club presents Oklahoma! 7pm @ the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium, tickets $10 for adults, $5 Students/Seniors* |
31 The Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee announces their Green Forum on March 31st |
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April 1 Hopkinton Curbside Collection Overflow Bag Program On January 12, 2010, the Board of Selectmen voted to reduce the number of trash barrels the Town’s curbside collection contractor (E.L. Harvey) can pick up per week per household, from a maximum of four (4) 39–gallon barrels to two (2) 39–gallon barrels. Pursuant to the board’s vote, households who wish to put out more than two (2) barrels of trash can purchase Overflow Bags. These overflow bags are 33-gallons and each household is allowed a maximum allowable weight of 50 pounds per bag. Overflow bags will be available starting Thursday March 11th at the following locations: Colella’s Supermarket 61 Main Street and Hopkinton Lumber Co. 118 Main Street. The cost of the bags is $1.25 each and they are sold in packages of five (5) for $6.25. Sales tax does not apply. The program will take effect April 1st with a grace period of one (1) month for households to transition into the program. Enforcement will begin May 3, 2010.
April 1 Pick your Lucky Number At Cornells. For the 10K Draw Thursday, March 25 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Join us April 1st at Cornell’s from 7 pm to 9 pm for a chance to pick your lucky number for the HLL $10,000 Draw! This will be the one chance to pick your lucky number. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win their $100 back at the end of the evening!! All other tickets will be randomly assigned. Cornell’s will be serving complimentary pizza and other tasty snacks to those attending.
April 1 Maundy Thursday – 7:30 PM Holy Communion served to all Believers in Jesus Christ Scripture Readings, Music & Media point us to the love and passion of Jesus.
Good Friday – 12:00 PM Hopkinton Ecumenical Service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 61 Wood Street Hopkinton
Easter Sunday 8:00 – 9:30 AM Breakfast 9:30 Easter Hymn Sing 10:15 AM Worship Celebration Join us in celebrating the joy and hope given to us by God!
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April 10 The Hopkinton
Police Association presents Hot Acoustics at the 38th Annual Dance at the
Portuguese Club, 119 Prospect St. Milford. Performing vintage songs
by... Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, The Bee Gees, and more.
April 10 The Woodville Trailbusters 4H Club is holding their first ever Annual Springtime Egg Hunt from 10am to 2pm at 25 Winter St. in Hopkinton. Meet costumed characters, enjoy a petting zoo and ride in the hay wagon. The cost to attend is $3 per child under the age of 12; an adult must accompany all children. Families can enjoy popcorn and snow cones for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Woodville Trailbusters 4H Club.
April 10-19 The Hopkinton Runners Festival will celebrate the 2,500th year Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. It's also in recognition of the sister-city relationship between Marathon, Greece and Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
First Congregational Church of Hopkinton is partnering with World Vision to bring an interactive walk-through exhibit to the Metrowest area. This Experience now touring the U.S., will transport you into the heart of Africa and the life of a child affected by the AIDS crisis. The exhibit combines a stirring audio tour with captivating photography to give a whole new perspective.
This museum-quality Experience will be available to tour at First Congregational Church, 146 E. Main St. in Hopkinton April 11-18 and is free to the public.
Visit www.worldvisionexperience.org/metrowest for more information. : http://www.caahopkinton.org/haiku.html
April 16 Friends of Upton State Forest are planning a potluck supper for April 16, 6 PM at the United Parish Church, 1 Central Square, in Upton. After supper, at 7 PM, there will be a program by Todd McLeish, author of the books; Golden Wings and Hairy Toes and Basking with Humpbacks. Mr. McLeish will show slides taken from 6 photos in his books and talk about the experiences he had doing research for the books. Both books will be available to purchase following the program. The public is welcome to attend the supper. Anyone not able to come for supper is invited to come at 7 PM for the program. RSVP for supper to Joan at friends@friendsofuptonstateforest.org or 508-529-3164. Tell us if you are bringing a main dish or dessert and how many will attend. Raffles will be held to support the work of the Friends and their new T-shirts will be available to purchase. There is no charge to attend. Other upcoming events of the Friends will be a hike on April 18 at Peppercorn Hill, Park Serve Day on April 24 at the state forest and the 75th Anniversary celebration of the CCC Camp in Upton on May 15.
April 19 114th Running of the Boston marathon and the celebration of the 2,500 Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, Greece.
April 30 Hopkinton, MA --- The Hopkinton Middle School Drama department is proud to present OKLAHOMA the classic musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The talented cast and crew of over 100 students propels the audience to the Midwest during the time of farmers, cowmen and box socials. From the opening of “Oh What A Beautiful Mornin’” through an enchanting dream sequence featuring the middleschoolers as saloon girls and cowfolk, to the rousing finale featuring the favorite “Oklahoma!” the show will appeal to all ages. Audiences will swoon as Laurey and Curly, played by Catherine Cote and Kyran Schnur, deny their love for one another in “People Will Say We’re In Love.” And laugh along as Paige Guarino as Ado Annie finds that she “Cain’t Say No” to two men; her hometown sweetheart, Will played by Austin Adams, and the intriguing peddler portrayed by Adam Graubart. “This incredibly gifted cast and crew does an amazing job of embodying the spirit and sweetness of the time period” states Ms. Hallyann Gifford, Hopkinton Middle School drama teacher and Director of the show. “Their talent and personalities combined with sets designed by a dedicated crew of parent and student volunteers create a beautiful show reminiscent of days gone by.” OKLAHOMA! Runs Friday April 30 at 7pm, Saturday May 1 at 7pm and Sunday May 2 at 2pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors and can be purchased in advance at the Middle School Office or at the door the evening/day of the performance. |
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April
11 Millions of children today -most of them in Africa -are,
through no fault of their own, caught up in the life-and-death drama of one
of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time.