PUBLIC VIEWINGS OF TOWN COMMON PROPOSALS
The Bolton Town Common Project Team will be seeking public comment on the results of the recently-held charrette that included representatives from a wide range of stakeholder groups. The charrette will involve two workshops, between which members of the public will be asked to comment on alternative designs. Based on public comment and additional analysis, the preferred alternative will be selected, and a final design and cost estimate will be produced.
Members of the public are invited to view the various proposals in the Program Room at the Bolton Public Library during January and February. The results of the second workshop will be available on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Feb. 24 and 26 from 3 to 8 p.m. For more information visit www.boltontowncommon.org.
EFFECTIVE PARENTING CLASSES
You are invited to participate in the Early Childhood STEP: “Systematic Training for Effective Parenting” Classes (ages 0-8). Classes will be on Monday nights February 23 – April 6 at Florence Sawyer Elementary School Library, 100 Mechanic St., Bolton, from 7pm to 9pm. Topics include: Stages of development, understanding children’s behavior, listening and talking to your children, helping children learn to cooperate, building your child’s self esteem, discipline, and social-emotional IQ. Class size is limited, so please respond early! Email [email protected] or call 978-779-5547×2041. Please respond with the following registration information: Name, Cell/Home Phone #, School/Town, Children’s Names & Ages, Teacher’s Names.
HEALING GARDEN BENEFIT RESCHEDULED
The previously scheduled Healing Garden Benefit has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Nashoba Valley Winery, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Rd. in Bolton.
‘PETER PAN ‘COMING TO NRHS
The students of Nashoba Regional High School Drama Society announce their spring musical, “Peter Pan,” which will have performances March 13-15 at the NRHS auditorium, 12 Green Rd. in Bolton.
Peter Pan is one of the most beloved and frequently performed family favorites of all time—a timeless Broadway classic musical that whisks the audience away to a place where dreams are born and no one ever grows up! The NRHS production will feature real flying by Nashoba Drama cast members, with “Flying by Foy” aerography.
Performances on March 13 and 14 will take place at 7:30 p.m.; the March 15 performance will be at 2 p.m. To order tickets in advance (payable by cash or check only),visit www.NashobaDrama.com or contact Snapdragons Party & Gifts, 117 Great Road in Stow, at 978-637-2680.
CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER EARLY BIRD PRICING
The Nashoba Athletics Booster Club is hosting Casino Night on March 21, 2015 at The International in Bolton. This will be a really fun opportunity to socialize, enjoy great food and try your luck at running the casino tables. Invitation and details including directions on how to purchase tickets is available on the Booster Club website – www.NashobaBoosters.com. We are hoping for a full house so grab your friends and make it a fun night out! Early bird ticket price through February 13th.
BOLTON INDOOR FLEA MARKET
Clean up your clutter and find new treasures at the First Parish of Bolton’s indoor Flea Market Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 673 Main St., the First Parish of Bolton offers easy parking, beautiful exhibition space, and clean restroom facilities. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Nonrefundable table fees are $20 for a 6-foot table and $25 for an 8-foot table. Reserve space by contacting Shirley Sefton at 978-779-2216 or at [email protected].
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HOME BUYER SEMINAR
A panel of experts will take the mystery out of buying a home at the Home buying Seminar Thursday, Feb. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Emma’s Café, 117 Great Rd. (Stow Shopping Plaza) in Stow. In lieu of an admission fee, a donation to the Food Pantry is appreciated.
SQUARE-FOOT GARDENING CLASS IN MAYNARD
The Assabet Village Food Cooperative will hold a Square-Foot Gardening Class on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. in Maynard. Participants can learn to grow all the food they need in just one 4 x 4-foot square garden bed! This gardening method uses 20 percent of the space, 10 percent of the water and 2 percent of the work of conventional gardening. The class is suitable for all levels of gardening experience, from complete beginner to backyard farmer. To learn more and to get tickets, visit www.assabetvillagecoop.com/posts/.
JORDAN RICH TO APPEAR WITH CONCORD BAND
Boston radio personality Jordan Rich of WBZ will join the Concord Band for its Winter Concert at the Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden St. in Concord, on Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m. The theme is Portraits. Rich will narrate Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait and W. Francis McBeth’s Of Sailors and Whales. Other musical portraits chosen by Music Director James O’Dell. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, and can be reserved at [email protected]. More information is available on the Band’s website www.concordband.org.