Summer Guide
CommunityAdvocate May 19, 2017
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Trailing through Marlborough By Douglas Maxwell Myer Contributing Writer Marlborough – The city of Marlborough is considered a rather populated area in Middlesex County complete with large retail plazas and numerous residential homes. Despite the city’s busy urban spaces, there are plenty of natural and tranquil places to explore. Lake Williams is a perfect example. Visitors may view this body of water while driving, but can also enjoy walking along the woodland paths surrounding it. When going east on Route 20, you will immediately see Lake Williams right in front of you after crossing over Route 495. The road winds its way around the northern to southeastern part of the lake which delivers some wonderful scenic driving. Once coming toward the traffic light turn right onto Williams Street, where you’ll pass the city courthouse and then ap-
proach the baseball field on the right side. Here you will take a right on Lizotte Drive and see the kiosk for the Lake Williams trail in a gravel parking lot. This area starts you off in the southwestern corner of the lake and you have the choice of venturing off into the trail straight ahead of you or going to the wooded path on your right. Walking toward the right side of the trail has you move along the southern boundaries of Lake Williams. This path takes you a little more inland through the forest but you’re able to see the water through the thin line of trees on your left side. Occasionally this part of the path takes you closer to the shore which has some open gaps in the woods where you can get dazzling views of Lake Williams and Marlborough’s clustered civilization in the distance. The trail then takes you across a couple of bog bridges, past the backend of the city courthouse, and empties out
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View from western part of Lake Williams
onto a nice spacious grass field where Williams Street and Route 20 intersect. To explore the western territory of Lake Williams, hike back to where you first started and take a right on
the trail’s northern stretch. You’ll quickly enter upon an open setting that has the most expansive vista of the water. After looking at this wonderful view, you’ll walk across a small wooden
bridge that goes over a fast flowing stream and travel into a wilderness that slowly inclines upon the hills. Along this elevating stroll there are plenty of spots between Trails page 3
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Trailing through Marlborough Start of the trail to Mount Ward
Free summer programs in Grafton Grafton Recreation will be holding free activities throughout the summer. BIG TRUCK DAY - Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road. Come and climb aboard firetrucks, school buses, and big rigs. First 200 kids get a free hat. MOVIES IN THE PARK - Dusk at local parks in Grafton on the last Friday of the month in June, July and August. Parks and movies to be announced. CONCERTS ON THE COMMON - Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the Grafton Town Common. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. July 12, In the House; July 19, The Buzztones Rhythm Review; July 26, Beatles for Sale; Aug. 2, Blue Light Bandits; Aug. 9, The Twangbusters; Aug. 16 - Drive South; and Aug. 23, Claflin Hill Symphony FARMERS MARKET – Wednesdays, June 28 - Oct. 11, from 2-6 p.m. on the Grafton Town Common. Support your local farmers while shopping for fresh produce, goodies and more.
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the trees where you can stop and gaze at the marvelous settings in front of you, getting a great mix of nature and Marlborough among this section of the trail. Mount Ward is another magnificent natural environment that Marlborough has to offer. The entrance to the trail can be found at the end of Langelier Lane where you can begin a peaceful walk. Look for a trail mark arrow on the left side of the woods that leads to an open walkway with a gas pipeline stretched out along the route. After crossing a log bridge over a small stream a trail sign toward the left side of the woods marks the officially start of Mount Ward. The forests along this pathway are populated with a variety of birds such as blue jays, robins, and chickadees; if you look up into the hills you might even see wild turkeys roaming about You’ll then start ascending higher into Mount Ward with twists and turns in the trail that’ll soon take you to the summit. An immense maple tree with extensive branches, estimated to be over 100 years old, is the most evident landmark on the top of Mount Ward. There are wooden benches to rest and enjoy the view. When you’re ready to leave Mount Ward there is another trail which takes you down the hillside and brings you back to where you started. In the near future Marlborough plans on establishing a new nature pathway called The Panther Trail. It
will extend around the city at an approximate distance of 26.2 miles and will connect with already existing trails in Marlborough, including Lake Williams, Mount Ward, The Cider Knoll Trail, and other local paths. The Panther Trail is also planned to link other areas of the city such as
Marlborough High School and Simarano Drive. The first half of the Panther Trail is expected to be established later this year and the other half into next year. Now is the perfect time to venture out into Marlborough’s trails for some great hiking.
FUN IN THE SUN – Saturday, July 22, Nelson Park, 6 Prentice St., from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Games, waterslides, music, food, fun for all ages. DOGGIE DIP DAY – Sunday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Silver Lake Beach, 245 Upton St. Take your four-legged friend for a swim. Donations accepted of pet supplies. More information about these and other programs may be found at GraftonRec.com.
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Elm Draught House Cinema 35 Elm Court, Millbury 508-865-2850 Regal Cinemas Westborough 12 231 Turnpike Road, Westborough 844-462-7342 ext. 453 Regal Cinemas Solomon Pond Mall 15 591 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 844-462-7342 ext. 448 Strand Theatre 58 High Street, Clinton 978-365-5500 www.strandtheatre.com West Boylston Cinema 101 W. Boylston Street Route 12 (Walmart Plaza), West Boylston 508-835-8888 www.westboylstoncinema.com
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Artemas Ward Homestead 786 Main Street, Shrewsbury 508-842-8900 www.wardhouse.harvard.edu
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln 781-259-8355 www.decordova.org Ecotarium 222 Harrington Way, Worcester 508-929-2700 www.ecotarium.org Marlborough Historical Society Peter Rice Museum 377 Elm Street, Marlborough 508-485-4763 historicmarlborough.org Massachusetts National Guard Military Museum and Archives 44 Salisbury Street, Worcester 508-797-0334 Museum of Russian Icons 203 Union Street, Clinton 978-598-5000 www.museumofrussianicons.org Northborough Historical Society Museum 50 Main Street, Northborough 508-393-6298 www.northboroughhistsoc.org Continued on following page
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SUMMER CAMPS DANCE Charlotte Klein Dance Centers Summer Dance Program Charlotte Klein Dance Centers, 164 Milk St. (Westmeadow Plaza), Westborough, and 1122 Pleasant St., Worcester, will be holding a Summer Dance Programs for ages 2+. Options include Dance Intensives, Summer Dance Camp, Pirates and Princess Camp, Tot Dance and Mini Dance. Programs begin the week of June 20 and run through Aug. 18. Each program has different timing and runs on different days of the week. For more information on costs and other specifics call the Westborough studio at 508-366-7531, the Worcester studio at 508- 753-6110, or visit www.ckdancecenters. com/summer. Diane Cournoyer Dance Center Summer Dance Classes
Diane Cournoyer Dance Center, 329 W. Main St., Northborough, will be holding Summer Dance Camp from July 10 to Aug. 14 for dancers ages 2 to 18. For more information, call 508-8735944 or visit www.northborodance.com. Elite Academy of Dance Summer Dance Programs Elite Academy of Dance, 697 Hartford Turnpike (Rt. 20), Shrewsbury, will hold summer dance programs for all ages and levels ages 2-18. For more information, contact 508-842-5500 or visit www. elitedance-ma.com.
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Washington St., all in Westborough, offer two-week sessions from June 13 - Aug. 18 that are theme-oriented and will include gathering and center time, open-ended art activities, music and lots of outdoor play. Five- and threeday options available. Cost ranges from $140 - $290 per week. For more information, visit www.misstanya.com.
Gymnastics Learning Center, 574 Lake St., Shrewsbury, offers American Red Cross swimming lessons, Gym & Swim, and half- and full-day themed gymnastics programs for boys and girls. Classes will be held July 17-28 and Aug. 7-18. Contact 508-792-1551 or visit www.gymnasticslearningcenter.com for information on costs and other specifics.
Shrewsbury Children’s Center Summer Program Shrewsbury Children’s Center, 138 N. Quinsigamond Ave., offers full- and half-day infant, toddler, and preschool and kindergarten programs. For more information, contact 508-7553922 or www.shrewsburychildrenscenter.com.
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Russian School of Mathematics Enrichment program Russian School of Mathematics -Shrewsbury, 510 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury and Russian School of Mathematics- Metrowest, 5 Auburn St., Framingham, will offer an award winning afterschool Mathematics Enrichment program for students in grades K-12. Designed to help children of all levels build a solid math foundation and develop
critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Classes will be held July 10 – Aug. 18. For costs and other specifics, visit www.summermath.info or contact RSM-Shrewsbury at 508-925-5526 or shrewsbury@russianschool.com or RSM-Metrowest at 508-2831355 or info@metrowestschool.com.
MUSIC AND THEATRE Appletree Arts Summer Programs in Music and Theatre Apple Tree Arts, One Grafton Common, Grafton, is offering a variety of classes this summer including theatre arts programs (all ages); Arts Alive (ages 4-5); Intro to Keyboard (ages 6-7); instrumental and voice (ages 8 to adult); Jam Band (grades 5-8); Arts Alive (ages 1-4); mixed-age Move & Groove (ages 1-4); and Camps page 11
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private music lessons and ensembles (all ages). To register, call 508-839-4286 or visit www.appletreearts.org. Hopkinton Center for the Arts Visual and Performing Arts
Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St., is offering classes in ceramics, dance, film, music, specialty workshops, theatre, and visual arts. Classes are available for every age from Pre-K to 80. For more information on dates and costs, contact
508-435-9333 or email jess@ hopartscenter.org or visit www.hopartscenter.org. Keith’s Music House Summer Rock Music Camp Keith’s Music House, 750 Main St., Boylston, is offering weekly Summer Rock Music Camp sessions from
Grafton Recreation Commission 30 Providence Road • Jen Andersen, director • www.graftonrec.com • 508-839-5335, ext. 1156 Full- and Half-Day Summer Days program Children will enjoy outdoor and indoor activities according to grade. During the day children will be rotated through a variety of activities including soccer, basketball, arts and crafts, science projects, nature and field trips. Ages: 4-13. Location: Millbury Street School, 105 Millbury St. Six sessions July 3 - Aug. 11. Fee: full-day, $150 first session or child ($140 each additional); half-day, $75 first session or child ($65 each additional).
Horse Lovers Learn how to ride and care for horses. No experience necessary. Ages: 6-12. Location: Hillside Meadows, 111 George Hill Road. Seven sessions, July 10-Aug. 24. Fee: $220.
Babysitting Certification Ages: 11 and up. Location: Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road. June 27-28. Fee: $55.
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This program will help participants develop leadership potential and give them an understanding of what is needed to be responsible for a group of children. Ages: 14-15. Five one-week sessions July 10-Aug. 11. Fee: $35.
This class is designed for children who are unattended for short periods of time. Skills include telephone and door-answering techniques, accident and fire prevention and first aid skills. Ages: 9-11. Location: Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road. June 29. Fee: $40.
Swim Lessons All levels and ages (3+). Location: Silver Lake Beach, 245 Upton St. (Route 140). Group lessons: three two-week Monday-to-Thursday sessions July 3 – Aug. 10. Saturday classes June 24 – Aug. 5. Fee: $58; $51. Participants must have a season beach pass.
Multi-sport Program Soccer, basketball, flag football and baseball are taught through skill-based games and scrimmages. Children will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport. Ages: 7-12. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Two sessions: July 17-21; Aug. 7-11. Fee: $104.
Volleyball All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. Ages: 7-14. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. July 31- Aug. 4. Fee: $104.
Golf There will be comprehensive in instruction on all aspects of the game including on-course instruction. Ages: 7 - 13. Location: Highfields Golf & Country Club, 42 Magill Drive. Seven sessions July 11 – Aug. 24. Fee: $175/session.
Tiny Hawks Soccer/Multi Sport The Tiny Hawks program will introduce the essentials of soccer and multi-sports (soccer, basketball and t-ball). Ages: 3-4. Location: Grafton High School fields, 24 Providence Road. July 17-21; Aug. 7-11. Fee: $64.
Outdoor Adventure Activities offered during the week are archery, camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, map reading, using a compass and more. Ages: 6-11. Location: Grafton Lions Club, 68 Brigham Hill Road. Five four- and five-day sessions, July 6 – Aug. 18. Fee: $230; 285.
July 17-28 and Aug. 7-18. Kids of all skill levels will work together in a band setting learning three to four songs weekly. Every Friday at noon family and friends are invited to a performance at the Music House. Sessions will run Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $160 for the first session and $110 for each additional session. For more information, call 508-869-0500 or visit www. keithsmusichouse.com. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester Summer Programs Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, Pakachoag Music School at Pakachoag Church – Education Wing, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn and First Congregational Church of W. Boylston 26 Central St., W. Boylston, will be holding Suzuki Violin Quick Start classes for six weeks, starting July 10 in
Auburn and July 12 in West Boylston, from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Cost is $145. Musical Theater for the Young (Grades 1 to 6) will be held July 24-28 at the Auburn location. Students are invited to enjoy a week of creative fun as they design their own show themed around “Broadway at the Beach.” Parts for novices and veterans, they will plan their own stage design and select songs, participate in developing choreography and story line. Classes will be held from July 24-28, with show time Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Cost is $180. For more information call 508-791-8159 or info@pakmusic.org. River’s Edge Arts Alliance Summer Drama Workshop – Day Camp River’s Edge Arts Alliance, Assabet Valley Regional Vocational High School, 215 Camps page 12
Outdoor High Adventure Children will take part in longer and more involved activities such as kayaking, archery, on-water fishing in canoes and kayaks and learning orienteering. Ages: 12-15. Location: Lions Club, 28 Brigham Hill Road. Five four- and five-day sessions, July 6 - Aug. 18. Fee: $230; $285.
LEGO: Intro to STEM Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, snowmobiles, catapults and merry-go-rounds, then use special pieces to create your own design. Ages: 5-6. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Aug. 7-11. Fee: $135.
LEGO: STEM Challenge Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through projects such as catapults, cranes, bridges and battletracks. Ages: 7-12. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Aug. 7-11. Fee: $135.
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Jedi Engineering Mini Hawks The Mini Hawks program will teach the basics of soccer, basketball, baseball and flag football. Ages: 4-6. Grafton High school fields, 24 Providence Road. Two sessions, July 17-21; Aug. 7-11. Fee: $104.
This introductory course explores engineering principles by designing and building projects such as Lego X-wings, R2 units, and more. Ages: 5-6. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Aug. 14-18. Fee: $135.
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Ages: 4-6. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Two sessions, July 24-28; Aug. 14-18. Fee: $74.
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Discover key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics and eccentric motion Build Lego X-wings, AT-AT walkers, pod racers, and more. Ages: 7-12. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Aug. 14-18. Fee: $135.
Ages: 7-12. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. Two sessions, July 24-28; Aug. 14-18. Fee: $114.
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First Kix Participants are introduced to soccer, learning dribbling, stopping and controlling the ball. Ages: 3-5. Location: Lions Club, 68 Brigham Hill Road. July 24-28. Fee: $95.
Soccer Skilz In this soccer clinic, players will learn the proper way to dribble, pass, control and finish – then transfer these skills to game situations. Half-day: ages 5-14. Full-day: ages 7-14. Location: Lions Club, 68 Brigham Hill Road. July 24-28. Fee: $155; $255.
Make amazing animal models, build big bones and investigate animal intestines from our favorite vertebrates – birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Ages: entering grades 1-5. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. July 10-14. Fee: $185.
Wicked Wacky Lab Week Grow enormous polymer cubes and create your own super stretchy formulas from chemical concoctions. Analyze mysterious liquids and make all kinds of slime. Cultivate colorful crystals and go out with a bang as you experiment with chemical reactions. Ages: entering grades K-5. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. July 17-21. Fee: $185.
Maker Shaker Workshop Nike Lacrosse Clinic This is a complete skills day clinic and includes a specialized speed and agility program in addition to stick skills, position work and scrimmages. Ages: 9-15. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. July 17-20. Fee: $275.
This DIY-based workshop lets you complete challenging building kits and repurpose items using the engineering and design process. Ages: entering grades K-5. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. July 24-28. Fee: $185.
Dig Big! Horse Buddies Students will learn riding and horsemanship skills, including all aspects of handling and care. Ages: 6-12. Location: Autumn Hill Equine at Adams Acres, 100 Brigham Hill Road. June 26-29. Fee: $135.
Unearth the secrets of ancient Egypt to see how pharaohs were buried and make your own mini mummies. Create colossal fossils, learn about dinosaurs and dig up a cool crystal collection to take home. Ages: entering grades K-5. Location: Grafton High School, 24 Providence Road. July 31- Aug. 4. Fee: $185.
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Project Summer Adventure This program offers children the chance to meet new friends while participating in a wide range of activities and events, such as swimming, beach and wading pool activities, arts & crafts, athletics, games and field trips. Ages: 6-13. Location: Jericho Hill Lodge, 496 Brigham St. Seven sessions June 26 – Aug. 11. Fee: $160/190.
Skyhawks Sports Programs Golf. Ages 6-9. Location: Ghiloni Park, 239 Concord Road. July 24-28. Fee: $135. Soccer. Ages: 4-6; 7-12. Location: Ghiloni Park. Aug. 7-11. Fee: $135. Tennis (Green Ball). Ages: 7-12. Location: Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St. Two sessions, June 26-30; July 31-Aug. 3. Fee: $125. Tennis (Red Ball). Ages 4-6. Location: Marlborough High School. Two sessions, June 26-29; July 31-Aug. 3. Fee: $85. Mini-Hawk (soccer, basketball, tee-ball). Ages: 4-6. Location: Ghiloni Park. Two sessions, July 5-7; July 17-21. Fee: $120; $135. Multi-sport (soccer, basketball, baseball). Ages: 7-12. Location: Ghiloni Park. Two sessions, July 5-7; July 17-21. Fee: $120; $135. Pickleball. Ages: 7-12. Location: July 10-14. Location: Ghiloni Park. Fee: $125. Volleyball. Ages: 8-14. Location: Ghiloni Park. July 24-28. Fee: $135.
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NATURE Capen Hill Science and Nature Camp Capen Hill Science and Nature Camp, 56 Capen Road, Charlton, will hold day camp for budding naturalists from ages 4-13 in four week sessions beginning July 10. Kids can enjoy being outdoors and going on adventures exploring
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the woodlands, discovering animal tracks, plants, frogs, insects, rocks, minerals, tadpoles and much more. Sessions will run Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended hours until 5:30 p.m. The cost ranges from $90 to $150 per week. For more information contact Barbara Frederick at 508-248-5516. Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook Nature Camp Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, will hold camps June 19 – Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Connect
with nature and make friends through outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and noncompetitive games. Cost for one week is $250 for Mass Audubon members (m), $350 for non-members (nm); twoweek session is $500 m/$600 nm; three-day mini-session from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for ages 4.5 – 6 at $120 m/$210 nm. Specialty sessions include CIT (Counselor in Training) - $260 m/$360 nm; Teen Adventure - $440 m/$540 nm; Nature Photography $260 m/$360 nm; Creative Nature Photography - $260 Camps page 13
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4’s & 5’s Program Half-day summer socialization program. Ages: 4 and 5. Five weeks, June 26- July 28. Location: TBA. Fee: $240.
Playlot Full-day summer socialization program with field trips throughout the summer. Seven weeks, June 26 – Aug. 11. Ages: grades 1-4. Location: C.A. Farley Elementary School, 119 Cottage St. Fee: $335.
Outdoor Activities Program Full-day summer socialization program with field trips. Ages: Grades 5-8. Seven weeks, June 26-Aug. 11. Location: Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. Fee: $335.
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This full-day socialization program is offered as an alternative option to the other day programs for children with social, physical or developmental needs. Field trips included. Ages 4- grade 8. Six weeks, June 26- Aug. 3. Location: Joseph L. Mulready Elementary School, 306 Cox St. Fee: $100.
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Ages: grades K-9. Six week-long sessions June 26- Aug. 11. Location: Riverside Tennis Courts, Chapin Road. Fee: $40-$60.
Youth Swimming Lessons Ages: 4 through high school. Three two-week sessions June 26-Aug. 4. Location: Centennial Beach, Fort Meadow Drive. Fee: $40-$60. Additional program information will be available in the coming weeks for a free tennis day with high school teams, youth golf lessons, adult tennis lessons, introduction to archery, youth basketball clinics, and high school lifting and conditioning clinics. Registration information for these programs will be posted as program details are finalized.
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m/$360 nm; and Exploring Mass Audubon (a day trip program to other sanctuaries) - $440 m/$540 nm. For more information, contact Camp Director Lisa Carlin at 508-753-6087, ext. 13, or visit www.massaudubon.org/
Nature’s Classroom Summer Camp Residential and Day Camp Natures Classroom, 19 Harrington Road, Charlton, will be offering both residential and day camp programs June 25 – July 22 for kids ages
8-16. Day camp is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campers can choose from one of the following core programs: Physical Science, Natural Science, Performing Arts, Adventure Challenge or Fine Arts. For more information, call 800-433-8375 or 508-248-2741, email information@naturesclassroom.
Northborough Recreation Department 63 Main St. • Allie Lane, director • www.northboroughrecreation.com • 508-393-5034; mlyseth@town.northborough.ma.us
Recreation Summer Camp Campers participate in a variety of fun activities throughout the summer. Every day is a new adventure: sports, games, water play, crafts, science and cooking projects, playground fun, weekly field trips, and more. Ages: 3-5; grades 1-9. Eight sessions: June 26-Aug. 18. Fee: $245 (full day); $125 (half day); addition children discounted.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Camp This program is designed for teens looking or hands-on leadership training experience. Trainees will learn and practice skills necessary to become successful counselors. Ages: entering grades 9-11. Location: Robert E. Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St. Two-week certification program in two sessions June 26 - Aug. 18; extended course July 10 – Aug. 18. Fee: $200; $100 for extended class.
T-Ball League Kids learn the basic skills and rules of t-ball and how to work together as a team. Kids will be coached by parent volunteers. Ages: 4-6. Location: Ellsworth-McAfee Park. June 20-Aug. 1. Fee: $65.
Junior Little Easy Golf The program is designed to introduce the beginner or slightly experienced junior to the basics of the game. Ages: 5-6. Location: Juniper Hill Golf Teaching Center, 142 School St. Five sessions, June 26- Aug. 9. Fee: $120.
Jr. Golf Summer Series Instruction, fun and exciting games and imitation are combined to keep kids’ interest level high. Putting, chipping, full swing, on-course instruction, etiquette and rules will be covered. Ages: 7-14. Location: Juniper Hill, 142 School St. Four sessions, June 26-Aug. 11. Fee: $260.
First Kix with Best Soccer A friendly and fun introduction to dribbling, stopping, and controlling the ball. This non-competitive program introduces players to simple skills with fun games. Ages: 3-5. Location: Ellsworth-McAfee Park; Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St. Two sessions, June 23-30; Aug. 21-25. Fee: $85.
Soccer with Best Soccer Players will work on basic foot skills, passing and shooting. Older participants will get a better understanding of the game. Ages: 5-6; 7 and up. Locations: Ellsworth-McAfee Park, Route 135; Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St. Two sessions, June 26-July 30; Aug. 21-25. Fee: $135 half-day; $200 full-day.
Tennis Squirts A fun-filled learning adventure introducing fundamental skills and tennis strokes in a fun environment. Ages: 3-5. Location: Melican Middle School, 145 Lincoln St. Two sessions, July 17-21; Aug. 7-11. Fee: $89.
First Play Tennis Students will learn the fundamentals of stroke production, court movement, and footwork. Ages: 6-14. Location: Melican Middle School. Two sessions, July 17-Aug. 11. Fee: $129.
Lacrosse Basic skills will include hand positioning, cradling, throwing and catching and defensive movements. These skills will be demonstrated and instructed through drill and game play. Boys’ and girls’ camps available. Ages: grades 1-8. Location: Ellsworth-McAfee Park. July 31-Aug. 3. Fee: $85.
Theatre with Skyrise The children will learn a 35-minute show, singing and dancing in costume and makeup. Ages: 5-14. Location: Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St. Two sessions, July 24-28; Aug. 14-18. Fee: $235.
Lion King Jr., The Musical For more information or to register, go to SkyRise Children’s Theater at skyrisetheater.com. Performance will be Friday, Aug. 11. Ages: 8-17. Location: Algonquin Regional High School. Aug. 7-11. Fee: $300.
Basketball Sessions will include a combination of playing drills and building on basic skills to help kids work on their game. Ages: grades 1-8. Location: Melican
Middle School; Ellsworth-McAfee Park. July 10-Aug. 14. Fee: $55.
Basketball Clinic with Brian Doherty Participants will learn the fundamental skills of basketball while developing skills through competitive games and one-on-one instruction from ARHS Coach Brian Doherty. Ages: grades 1-8. Location: Algonquin Regional High School. Fee: $100.
Field Hockey Developmental Clinic This clinic will teach stick skills, passing and hitting, and other basic fundamentals. Ages: grades 5-9. Location: Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., July 10-14. Fee: $100.
Field Hockey Pre-season Clinic This clinic will help develop the player for tryouts and get a jump start on the field hockey season. Ages: grades 9-12. Location: Algonquin High School. Aug. 20-22. Fee: $80.
MineScratch Video Game Design Campers will dive into the exciting world of computer coding through Scratch, a block-based application. Ages: 7-12. Location: Marion E. Zeh Elementary School, 33 Howard St. Aug. 7-11. Fee: $230.
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Bolton, Westborough, Grafton, Lunenburg and Littleton. (Check www.bestsoccer.org for specifics.) For more information call Paul Mumby at 508-292-6082 or email info@ bestsoccer.org.
SPORTS The All-Star Baseball Camps and Hitting Clinic The All-Star Baseball Camp will be offering two baseball camps and a hitting clinic at Algonquin Regional High School at 79 Bartlett St., Northborough. The hitting clinic will be held July 1013 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, July 1020. Cost is $100. Baseball camp will be held July 17-20 and July 24-275-8 from 9-11 a.m. for $$165 each week. For more information, call 508-596-7949 or visit www. theallstarbaseballcamp.com/
Central Massachusetts Basketball Camp Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden St., Shrewsbury, will hold a basketball camp for girls and boys, ages 8-17. The program encourages all athletes to have fun and enjoy themselves, but most of all, to learn and improve their skills. Cost is $175. July 17-20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call Jim Diamantopoulos at 508-873-7275 or email jdiamonatopoulos@ townisp.com.
BEST Soccer Camps BEST Soccer will hold soccer recreation camps for ages 3-12 and advanced soccer camps for ages 12-18 June 26-Aug. 25 in Northborough,
Clark University Basketball Camp Clark University, Kneller Athletics Center, 57 Downing St., Worcester, will hold basketball Camps page 14
Minecraft Modding Campers will learn how to code in Java by making a mod for Minecraft. Ages: 9-14. Aug. 7-11. Location: Zeh Elementary School. Fee: $230.
Minecraft Mania A blend of virtual learning with companion hands-on activities that explore science and engineering using Minecraft. Ages: grades 1-5. Location: Algonquin Regional High School. July 24-28. Fee: $345.
Minecraft Master Crafters An advanced Minecraft program where educational gaming is offered in conjunction with hands-on science and engineering activities. Ages: grades 2-6. Location: Algonquin Regional High School. Two sessions, July 17-Aug. 4. Fee: $345.
Art Programs at the Painted Pink Cat Studio During the week, participants will try various art techniques, including drawing, painting, clay art, portraits, pottery, sand paintings, monoprints and lino cuts, wood art and more. Ages: 6-12. Location: Painted Pink Cat Studio, 10 SW Cutoff. Four sessions, June 26-Aug. 25. Fee: $230.
Ignite! The Ignite! Prototype Academy offers a fun approach to fitness and learning. The goal is to introduce strategies for learning, improve functional movement and create a well-rounded novel workout. Ages: 3-6; 7-10. Location: CrossFit Prototype, 50 E. Main St., Westborough. Two sessions: June 26-29; Aug. 7-10. Fee: $220.
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Intro to STEM with Lego Ages 5-6 Session 1, June 26-30, “Boats, Catapults, and Merry-Go-Rounds”; Session 2, July 24-28, “Motorcycles, Castles, Airplanes, and Monorails; Session 3, Aug. 14-18, “Trains, Helicopters, Treehouses, and Beam Bridges.” Ages 7-11 Session 1, June 26-30, “Catapults, Pneumatic Cranes, Arch Bridges and Battletracks”; Session 2, July 24-28, “Belt-Drive Cars, Truss Bridges, Rail Racers and Pneumatic Forklifts”; Session 3, Aug. 14-18, “Gear Cars, Gondolas, Merry-Go-Rounds and Scissor Lifts.” Location: Rec Center at Town Hall, 63 Main St. Fee: $166.
Spectacular Science Kids will explore weird and wacky hands-on science experiments and will make projects to take home. Ages: grades 1-5. Location: Town Hall Rec Center. Aug. 21-25. Fee: $105 half-day; $175 full-day.
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camp for girls and boys grades 4-12 on a first-come, firstserved basis. There will be two sets of drill stations each day with competition and league play. Each team will play at least two games a day and every camper will participate in exciting competition. Groups are small, allowing for individual attention. Emphasis is on attitude and importance of teamwork and the role it plays in basketball achievement. Camps will be held July 31Aug. 3 and Aug. 7-10. Hours are Monday - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $230 per week with a discount of $25 for siblings and $20 for second week (discount automatically applied when registering separately for additional week). For more information, contact Roxanne Ball at 508793-7161 or rball@clarku.edu.
Regatta Point Community Sailing Learn to Sail Camp Regatta Point, 10 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, will hold a learn to sail camp for children ages 9-12 who have limited, if any, sailing experience. Must be able to swim 75 yards and treat water for three minutes. Kids lwill learn the basics of sailing including boat parts, rigging/de-rigging, wind direction, points of sail, and water safety. They will also play games, swim, kayak and paddle board. The program runs nine weeks starting June 19. The cost is $329 per week; children may sign up for multiple sessions. For more information call 508- 757-2140 or visit regattapoint.org. Shamrock Performance Field Hockey Camp Shamrock Performance will hold a field hockey camp will be held at Worcester State University, Worcester, from July 31 to Aug. 3 from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m. The camp is for grades K through 12. Staff includes talented college and high school coaches and players. Cost is $250. For more information call Meighan Allison at 508-450-8030 or 509-886-9061 or email guineyallisonrocks@yahoo. com. Teamworks Summer Sports Camps Teamworks, 185 Otis St., Northborough, offers sports, traditional, specialty and Cubs camps for children from June 12 to Sept. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended day options available until 5 or 6 p.m. Costs varies. For more information call 508-351-9800 or visit www.teamworksnorthboro.com. The All-Star Baseball Camp and Hitting Clinic The All-Star Baseball Camp will be offering baseball camp for ages 7-14 at Algonquin
Regional High School at 79 Bartlett St., Northborough. Weekly sessions are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, July 17-27. Cost is $165 for one week or $310 for two weeks. There will also be a hitting clinic Monday through Thursday, July 1013 from 9-11 a.m. for $100. For more information, call 508-596-7949 or visit www. theallstarbaseballcamp.com
OTHER RECREATIONAL Summer Fun Club at Southborough Extended Day Camp
Southborough Extended Day, Margaret A. Neary School, 53 Parkerville Road, Southborough, is offering summer fun and activities for children entering grades K-7, June 26 - Aug. 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours available from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. Participants leave the school for two exciting adventures a week and visit places such as Canobie Lake Park, Breezy Waterslides, Water Wizz and more. Daily rate is $68 - $98. Contact 508-481-9353 or www.southboroughextendedday.com/our-programs/ summer-programs.
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Learn to Row: All skill levels. Swimmers only. Open to non-residents. Ages: grades 8-12. Location: Donahue Rowing Center on N. Quinsigimond Ave. Six sessions: June 21-July 20. Fee: $100; $130.
Swim Lessons: Group lessons in various ability levels for children. Swim lessons are held outside in the Gymnastic Learning Center, 574 Lake St. Three sessions, July 10- Aug. 18. Classes are held rain or shine (exception thunderstorms). Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $105/ two-week session.
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Youth Tennis Beginner and intermediate levels. Ages: Grades 3-12. Location: Dean Park, 805 Main St. Two sessions, June 12-28; July 10-26. Fee: $65; $75 nonresident.
Flag Football Play and learn the game in a fun, exciting and safe environment. Teams practice 20 minutes before each game. Ages: Grades 1-5. Location: Oak Middle School softball field, 45 Oak St. June 28-July 26. Fee: $40.
Basketball League Ages: boys, grades 4-8; girls, grades 5-7. Location: Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden St. Tuesdays, June 27-Aug. 8. Fee: $50.
Youth Golf Lessons The beginner lessons are designed to teach the fundamentals of the game to players new to the sport. Ages: 7-14. Location: Juniper Hill Golf Course, 142 School St., Northborough. Five classes, three sessions, June 20-July 25. Fee: $115.
Babysitter’s Training Course This class is designed for children who are interested in becoming responsible babysitters. Topics include infant and toddler care, safety and first aid including CPR, how to handle emergencies, game playing and more. Ages: grades 6-8. Location: Oak Middle School cafeteria, 45 Oak St. June 21 & 28. Must attend both classes. Fee: $57.
Youth Cricket Clinic Cricket is a bat and ball sport and is the second most popular sport in the world after soccer. The clinic will be divided by skills levels and an onsite evaluation will be provided by the instructors to make sure that the kids are in the appropriate group, beginner or intermediate. Ages: grades 1-8. Location: Municipal Fields (park at Walter J. Paton Elementary School, 58 Grafton St.). June 19-July 31. Fee: $60.
Fresh-water Fishing Instruction MassWildlife Angler Education Program will teach the basics of fishing, from baiting up and casting out to reeling them in. Ages: 7 and up with adult. Location: Dean Park pond, 805 Main St. June 27. Fee: Free for residents.
Playground Program The playground program will offer a variety of fun-filled activities that include daily arts and crafts projects based on a weekly theme. Children will also participate in inclusive games, which include various sports and age-appropriate games. The program can also include Friday Fun Days with field trips to bowling alleys, amusement parks, Museum of Science and Roger Williams Zoo. Ages: grades 1-7. Half- and full-day programs are offered at the Oak Middle School playground, 45 Oak St., and the Coolidge Elementary School playground, 1 Florence St., for seven weeks, June 26 to Aug. 10. Fees vary check recreation department website for details.
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Make Music Part of Your Summer Learning & Summer Fun
SUMMER CAMPS
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Southborough Recreational Summer Camps have something to offer your child, whether they want to refine a sports skill, free play, learn magic, dance and sing, play mind-adventure games or just hang with friends in a safe environment. Ages: 3-7; 7-12. Location: Mary E. Finn Elementary School, 60 Richards Road; Albert S. Woodward Memorial School, 28 Cordaville Road. Seven sessions, June 26- Aug. 11. Fee: $120; $150 ($128; $160 after April 27).
~ Early Childhood Music & Movement
Junior Farmers Camp
Farmers will have a wonderful summer week learning about all of our barnyard animals! They will learn to handle, care for and lead goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, pigs, chickens and more! Collecting eggs is also a special treat, along with daily pony ride and wagon rides throughout the week. Photo album scrapbook is included. Ages: 4-12. Location: Willow Brook Farm, 1070 Washington St., Holliston. Six sessions, July 10- Aug. 18. Fee: $260.
Tiny Trotters Camp
Tiny Trotters will learn to groom, tack, lead and care for ponies through hands-on interaction and fun pony games. Each day riders will have a 30 minute private riding lesson with an instructor. Playing with farm animals is also a highlight! Ages: 4-6. Location: Willow Brook Farm. Six sessions, July 10- Aug. 18. Fee: $360.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program
Through practical experience, CITs learn about behavior management, risk management, safety awareness, decision making, program planning and team building. This program is meant to develop future leaders for camp and all other areas of life. Ages: 13-16. Location: Finn and Woodward schools. Seven sessions, June 26-Aug. 11. Fee: $120; $150.
CIT Farm Camp
CIT’s are provided leadership training to assist them in developing the skills and knowledge needed to teach, guide and provide a role model for younger campers. CIT’s will also be responsible for helping with camper activities and barn responsibilities. CIT Farm Camp deals directly with Junior Farmers. Campers interested in enrolling for this program will need to have the desire to learn the details of caring for animals and working with and guiding younger campers. Ages: Grades 7-9. Location: Willow Brook Farm. Eight sessions, June 26-Aug. 25. Fee: $275.
Summer Riders
This program is perfect for the beginner, intermediate or advanced rider. Students will ride daily with instructors based on their riding level. Campers with prior riding experience receive more advanced instruction to ensure they are challenged in all aspects of their riding education. Students will also work on various horsemanship skills, grooming, braiding, giving the horses baths, feeding, stall maintenance, horse training skills, leading and much more. Advanced riders will work on advance horsemanship skills such as leg wrapping, vet care, care for your horse when jumping and pacing jump course. Ages: 7-16. Location: Willow Brook Farm. Six sessions, July 10 – Aug. 18. Fee: $360.
Architect STEAM Academy
This class will open children’s eyes to the wonderful world of architecture and building design. They will combine creativity and innovation, as they design, plan, and build a structure on their own, while using basic principles in science, technology, engineering & math (STEM). Ages: 5-9. Location: STEM Beginnings, 125 Turnpike Road, Unit #1, Westborough. Aug. 7-11. Fee: $195.
Summer STEAM Adventures
It will be a fun five-day camp that aims to develop creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, communications, self-direction, initiative, and collaboration. All materials and supplies are provided. Summer STEAM Adventures will engage in science, technology, engineering, arts and math welcoming summer with different water, sand, sun and bubble activities. Ages: 5-9. Location: STEM Beginnings. July 10-14. Fee: $195.
Babysitting 101
The course is fun and fast paced with hands-on-activities, roleplay and lively discussions. Topics to be covered are: why babysit, starting your babysitting business, babysitting responsibilities, preventing problems, safety & emergency situations, discipline & behavioral issues and activities for various ages. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. Ages: 12 and up. Location: South Union Building, 21 Highland St. Aug. 28. Fee: $70.
Bubble Soccer Camp (and more!)
Bubble soccer is a crazy new sport where campers will play soccer in a bubble along with other sports and challenges. Other sports include dodgeball, flag football, kickball, team hand ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Wiffle Ball and world cup soccer. The camp will include daily trophies, t-shirts, and Friday pizza lunch. Ages: 4-8. Location: Woodward Memorial School. Aug. 14-18. Fee: $155.
Creative Computing
Participants will explore not just how to use computers, but how to make computers work for them. They will use the latest tools: Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for
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learning about computers and coding) to design hands-on projects ranging from LED lights shows to touchless musical instruments to wearable computers. Ages: 11-14. Location: South Union Building. June 16-30 and Aug. 14-18. Fee: $155.
Green Power!
In this debate and social studies program, students discover that they have just been named the new Director of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)! As they are briefed on clean water laws, pollution, car pool lanes, endangered species, overpopulation and other environmental issues, students will begin to prepare a report and presentation to the President, outlining the EPA’s new policy in each area. Students will debate environmental issues alternating between arguing their own point of view and being asked to represent a given stance. Students will be challenged to think critically and creatively in this informative and contemporary class. Ages: 10-13. Location: South Union Building. July 17-21. Fee: $195.
GTT Basketball Skills Camp (co-ed)
Kids will play in a competitive environment, have a blast with our contests and learn during our skills sessions. A typical day of camp will consist of warm ups, skill-work/stations, learning basic basketball concepts, scrimmage, and contests. Ages: Grades 3-8. Location: P. Brent Trottier Middle School, 49 Parkerville Road. July 5-7. Fee: $115.
Hands on Electronics
Tinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming. The class begins by experimenting with the fundamentals of electronics and circuitry, and steps up to projects to design interactive and programmable devices. Participants use the latest tools including Arduino (for building interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors and programming. Ages: Grades 3-5. Location: South Union Building. June 26-30; Aug. 14-18. Fee: $155.
World According to Google Earth
Put away those old fold up maps and aging school atlases. Technology has revolutionized how students learn about geography and world cultures. In this class, students use Google Earth and online encyclopedias to find answers to six key questions about a country of their choosing. They then design a Powerpoint presentation to inform the class about their chosen nation. In the final part of the class, each pair of students creates a “shoebox” pavilion that represents their country. This pavilion collective knowledge gained by our aspiring world explorers. Students present their World’s Fair to parents in a celebration of countries and cultures. Ages: 8-11. Location: South Union Building. July 31-Aug. 4. Fee: $195.
Kangaroo Field Hockey Clinic
Highly skilled and experienced coaches provide a tailored program to meet the needs of high school teams, as well as individual players. There will be individual skills sessions as well as group skills, set play development and strategy sessions to involve as many skills as possible each day. Goalkeepers will also receive specialized one-on-one instruction on skills and techniques necessary to play vital positions. Location: 9-11 Memorial Field, Acre Bridge Road. Aug. 7-10. Ages: Grades 6-12. Fee: $260.
Youth Tennis Clinics
Players range from beginning to intermediate and will be grouped according to skill level. Players will be taught fundamental technical tennis instruction and supervised match play. There will be variety of games, drills, and practice routines to improve your tennis. Ages: 7-13. Location: Richardson Tennis Courts, Margaret A. Neary Elementary School, 53 Parkerville Road. Intermediate: five sessions, June 26-Aug. 3; Beginners: seven sessions, June 26- Aug. 10. Fee: $90.
Junior Golf Camp
Children will enjoy a fun week of golf to develop correct swing mechanics, and they will become better players. Putting, chipping, full swing, on-course instruction, etiquette and rules of golf will be covered. Program includes individual attention, video analysis, short game instruction, full swing instruction, flexible schedules, fun games and refreshments. Ages: 7 and up. Location: Juniper Hill Golf Course, 202 Brigham St., Northborough. Nine sessions (level 1 and 2), June 19-Aug. 18. Fee: $260.
Junior Little Easy Golf
Introduce your junior golfer to the great game of golf in a fun, safe manner. Program is designed to introduce the beginner or slightly experienced junior to the basics of the game. As they continue to gain experience, their technique and enjoyment for the game will continue to grow. Ages: 5-6. Location: Juniper Hill Course. Five sessions, June 26- Aug. 9. Fee: $120.
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Westborough Recreation Department 34 W. Main St. • Alan Grady, director • www.westbororec.com • 508-366-3066 Adventure Kids This program combines recreational kayaking skills development with adventure education initiatives for a truly unique experience. Participants will learn to overcome challenges individually through paddling and as a team through fun, challenging games. Ages: 8-14. Location: Lake Chauncy Beach. Three sessions, July 12 - Aug. 11. Fee: $140.
Expedition Wachusett Participants should expect to hike between 3-6 miles up, down and around the summit of Wachusett Mountain. Teams will encounter along the way various challenges, both physical and mental, that will require teamwork, problem-solving and strong communication. Ages: Grades 5-6; 7-9. Location: Mount Wachusett. July 27 and Aug. 1. Fees: $100 (individual); $550 (team).
Fin and Feather Outdoor Adventure This adventure-filled program features archery on a 10-15 yard range, hiking, using a map and compass, nature class, fishing, wilderness survival, camping skills, sports/ fitness and more. Ages: 6-15. Location: Chauncy Fields. Aug. 14-18. Fee: $275.
their environment. Fishing poles and bait are provided. Ages: 7-12. Location: Sandra Pond, 71 Upton Road. Wednesday, July 12. Fee: $20 (parents free).
Horseback Riding Each lesson includes daily horse care activities such as grooming, tacking and handling of horses. Ages: 6-16. Five sessions, July 17 – Aug. 17. Fee: $185. Young Riders and their adult will learn how to groom and work around our mini horse “Sneakers.” Children will then get to have a pony ride or horse ride while their adults walks next to them. Children will learn stretching, balancing and gain confidence while riding a horse. Ages: 2.5 - 3. Four sessions, June 19 – Aug. 17. Fee: $50. Pony Pals’ students will participate in grooming of mini horses, a horse craft or story and will have a horse or pony ride each day. Ages: 4-6. Four sessions, June 19- Aug. 17. Fee: $120. Saddle Club members will get hands on experience working with horses as well as learn to ride with their peers. Program includes hands on education program, learning to brush and tack up horses, leading horses, feeding and horse care. Students ride for approximately 30 minutes. Ages: 7-16. Four sessions, June 19 – Aug. 17. Fee: $120. Location for all programs: Achorn Acres, 267 North St., Upton.
Learn to Fish This introductory program teaches freshwater fishing skills including casting, basic safety techniques, outdoor ethics and aquatic ecology. Campers will learn about the relationship between fish and
Horse and Art Program Horses are a popular in art because of their strength, beauty and grace. Learn using a couple of different art mediums to draw and create pieces of horse related art. Use real life horse models and get hands
on horse experiences. Students will also get grooming, petting time of the horses and a short horseback riding lesson if they would like (15 minutes). Ages: 5 and up. Aug. 14-17. Location: Achorn Acres, 267 North St., Upton. Fee: $160.
Ice Skating There will be a 25-minute group class followed by a 25-minute practice. Ages: 4-12. Location: Northstar Ice Sports, 15 Bridle Lane. Wednesdays and Saturdays, July 12- Aug. 26. Fee: $104; $120.
Karate Shaolin Kempo Karate stresses selfcontrol, self-discipline, and respect. This is an introductory white belt class. Students will be eligible to test for yellow belt certification by the end of the program at an additional cost. Classes will also feature a rock wall, monkey bars, cargo net, and climbing ropes combined with the karate program. Ages: 4-13. Location: MetroWest Martial Arts & Wellness, 74 Otis St. Daily (three classes per week included), July 17 – Aug. 20. Fee: $75.
Music Classes Students will use keyboards, percussion instruments and various classroom materials to explore all aspects of music. Classes focus on music form, keyboard discovery, rhythm instruments, singing, pre-music reading activities and for the older classes, music reading activities. Ages: 2-8. June 28- Aug. 9. Location: New England Music Academy, 30 Lyman St., Suite 50, Westborough. Fee: $107; $120.
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STEM Programs
Participants will explore hiking trails, investigate aquatic life around the shore, learn about animals and nature, and discuss human impact on the environment. The week is filled with exploration and games that encourage teamwork. Ages: 6-12. Two sessions, July 31 -Aug. 3; Aug. 7-10. Location: Bowman Conservation Area, 72 Bowman St. Fee: $80.
Through hands-on activities and STEM challenges, children will think, construct, experiment, discover, and develop the desire to learn more. The children will explore the use of different learning tools, STEM toys, and doing experiments using the simplest everyday materials. Ages: 6-9. Location: STEM Beginnings Studio, 125 Turnpike Road. STEM Fun with Circuits: July 24-27. Nature-ology: Aug. 14-17. Fee: $165.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics is an Olympic sport, a combination of acrobatics, dance and juggling with small equipment. Children develop flexibility, strength, coordination, poise and confidence while having fun with balls, hoops, ropes, ribbons and clubs. All classes include stretching and conditioning, elements of dance and ballet and games and routines on music. Elements of acrobatics are introduced when children are ready - rolls, cartwheels, hand stands, walk-overs. At the end of the session the children will participate in a show with full costumes and music, together with other older classes from our program. Ages: 2.55. Two sessions, July 31 – Aug. 11. Location: Boston Rhythmic, 290 Turnpike Road, Suite 100A, Westborough. Fee: $175.
Sailing This program covers the basics of sailing, boat parts, rigging/derigging, trying knots, wind direction, point of sail, and water safety. Participants will get to sail on their own on the very first day supervised by trained instructors. Ages: 8-11. Two sessions, Aug. 2 - 11. Location: Regatta Point, Shrewsbury. Fee: $170.
Tae Kwon Do Children learn to reach their full potential in this confidence-building program. Classes concentrate on skills and the core values of respect and discipline. This six-week program is an introductory course where the students will learn the basic kicks, forms and self-defense. Ages: 4-6; 7-12; 13 and up. Location: Kim’s Tae Kwon Do, 168 Milk St., Suite 8A. July 10 – Aug. 19 (two classes per week). Fee: $96.
Television Production Westborough TV is offering an engaging camp where students will work together to write, shoot, direct and edit their own shows. Hands-on lessons in the studio and control room include story-boarding, filming with professional cameras, and editing with Adobe Premiere. Final product shows will be broadcast on Westborough TV and students will get an on-demand link to their final projects to share with family and friends. Ages: 10-13. Location: Westborough TV, 33 W. Main St. Four sessions, June 26 - Aug. 17. Fee: $140 Westborough Rec page 17
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All Sports Included are soccer, flag football, basketball, baseball & whiffle ball, kickball, capture the flag, tag games and more. Fun, sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play will be emphasized. Ages: 3-6; 6-12. Location: Haskell Recreation Area, 34 W. Main St. Two sessions, June 26-29; July 10-13. Fee: $96; $114. Residents only.
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Baseball Clinic Join the varsity coach and his staff and players as he teaches the fundamentals of baseball, including, techniques of fielding, throwing, catching, base running and hitting. Game competition daily. Ages: 7-12. Location: Rogers Field, 4 Rogers Road. July 10-13 Fee: $90.
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Experience a wide variety of events involved with track and field. Training for jumping, throwing, hurdling and running will be explored as well as games and general fitness activities. Ages: 9-14. Location: Westborough High School track, 90 W. Main St. July 5-7. Fee: $70.
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Rules of the game and skills of dribbling, passing, trapping, heading and shooting will be introduced and practiced. Drills, small-sided games and large-sided games will be played to enhance each player’s development. Fun relaxed environment. Ages: 3-6; 6-12. Location: Haskell Recreation Area, 34 W. Main St. July 10-13. Fee: $96; $114. Residents only.
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Join varsity coaches, staff, and players as they teach the fundamentals of hoops. Ages: Grades 4-9, girls and boys. Location: varies. June 26- Aug. 4. Fee: $160. Mini-hoops. Ages: Grades 2-3, June 26-29. Fee: $70.
This program combines instruction, drills, and fun games to keep your child’s interest level high. Putting, chipping, full swing, on-course instruction, etiquette and the rules of golf will be covered. Video analysis, individual instruction and training aids will be used to develop better players. Ages: 5-6; 7-14. Location: Juniper Hill Golf Teaching Center, 142 School St., Northborough. June 26 - Aug. 18. Fee: $120; $260. Residents only.
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Dancing fountains at Dean Park now open for season Shrewsbury – The popular musical/dancing fountains at Dean Park are now open for the season. During the day, the fountains dance to various types of music. At night, fountains come alive, not only to music, but with a colored lights display. Music to accompany the fountains can be heard on 91.7 FM on car or portable radios. Listen to big band sounds from the ‘40s, Disney songs, classical, patriotic and well-known hits from the past. The schedule for the musical/dancing fountains is as follows: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12-2 p.m. and 4-9:45 p.m. The colored lights can be seen from 8:30-9:45 p.m.
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Chrzan helps local golfers enjoy game to the fullest By John Orrell Contributing Writer
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Northborough - “You don’t have the game you played last year or last week. You only have today’s game. It may be far from your best, but that’s all you’ve got. Harden your heart and make the best of it.” Such a point of view made by the late, great iconic PGA golfer Walter Hagen may have had relevancy back in the early 1900s but today, clearly not so much. As long as there are dedicated and knowledgeable golf teaching professionals like Ken Chrzan, there can be no excuse for simple mediocrity and complacency and not enjoying one of America’s favorite sports to the fullest. Chrzan, head golf professional at Northborough’s Juniper Hill Golf Course, this year celebrates his twentieth anniversary at Juniper teaching people of all ages and abilities to improve and have fun with the game that so many have embraced but at times can become admittedly
Ken Chrzan, head golf professional at Northborough’s Juniper Hill Golf Course, instructs Elizabeth Wisner
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Farmers Market brings Marlborough community together By Joan F. Simoneau Community Reporter Marlborough - Preparation for the annual Summer Farmers Market has begun as vendors, musicians, residents, and youth engage in special projects to be included at the event being held on the Union Common Tuesdays, June 6 – Sept. 26, from 2:30-6 p.m.. “I encourage those that live and work in Marlborough to take this unique opportunity to come down to the market to purchase some fresh vegetables from Harpers Farm, store up on jams and honey from
Peg’s Preserves and discover so many other savory and popular treats,� said Mayor Arthur Vigeant when announcing the event. Leanne Cordischi, the city’s Farmers Market coordinator, stated “The goal for our attendees is to create an array of products. The second goal is that they return each week and for years to come.� With knowledge from past years and suggestions from interested residents and vendors, Cordischi has designed the market to be a total experience. “You can shop, meet up with friends, end enjoy music on
the common,� she said. “The products are amazing – a great variety and the prices are great. I guarantee residents will make it a weekly trip.� Benjamin Ramsey, manager of Balanced Rock Investment Advisors in Marlborough, is sponsoring the market this year. He has had experience with farmers markets in the area and is looking forward to “supporting vendors for bringing beautiful, nourishing New England native foods, products and services to our local communities.� Several children are partici-
Chrzan helps local golfers enjoy game to the fullest Golf Continued from page 22
one and the results have been extraordinary despite a somewhat slow beginning. “Our first couple of years were a little bit rocky,� he admitted. “When Tiger Woods came on tour, we saw a massive growth in our junior programs. When that kind of hit, more people were recognizing us and little by little the numbers went up and up. “One of the things I like most here at Juniper is that we continue to grow the game. We’re getting more and more people getting into the game of golf. We have a very strong junior program and we’re getting younger people involved and more families involved that continue to play the game year in and year out.� Juniper Hill’s junior program is one of the most recognized in the area offering camps as well as weekly and hourly lessons for ages five and up into teenage years. What motivates Chzran over his time at Juniper are the results he sees that can take people who have never played and need the very basics to more experienced players who need a quick-fix or tweak in correcting an element of the game that may have somehow gone awry. He has seen it all in the estimated 1,100 lessons he gives each year. “When you see someone come in who’s very frustrated with golf and all of a sudden you hit that one little moment, that one little tip, that one grip position or setup change that makes a world of difference
for that person that gets their game to where they want it to be, that’s very satisfying.� For more information about the Juniper Hill Golf Teaching Center, visit juniperhillgc.com.
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Five activities for children at Southborough’s Chestnut Hill Farm By Jane Keller Gordon Contributing Writer
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Southborough - Rolling pastures, friendly goats, and even friendlier staff await your children this summer at the Chestnut Hill Farm, located off Route 30 in Southborough. Desiree Roberson-DuBois is the Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) manager. “A farm is an easy avenue to get kids fully engaged, mentally and physically,� she said. “It’s always exciting here.� “Our children’s programs offer unique opportunities to engage in agricultural [events] and with livestock. Children can cuddle a goat, watch chickens chase bugs, and pick a fresh strawberry.� Since 2010, the Trustees of the Reservation, a landconservation nonprofit, has managed this jewel, with great care. Maintaining this environment is the work of Robertson-DuBois; Assistant CSA Manager Cole Trager; Senior Farm Assistant & Assistant Farm Educator Kirsten Kampmeier; Engagement Site Manager Kira LaFosseBaker; and volunteers. This year, 12 acres of land will be actively farmed, generating enough produce for the 300-plus CSA shareholders and the public at large, as well as generous donations to the Southborough Food Pantry. The price of the marketstyle CSA shares is the same as last year: $650 for a full share, and $450 for a half. A meat CSA is also offered as a cooperative endeavor with other Trustees of the Reservation farms. There are abundant opportunities for children and their caregivers at the farm this summer. Early Birds Bird Walks: Mondays, May 15, June 5, and June 19 6:30-7:30 a.m. Members and kids under five: free; nonmembers: $5 Kampmeier has already catalogued 33 species of birds at the farm. About leading the bird walks, she said, “We never know which species we will see, which makes it even more exciting.� Meet the Farmer: Saturdays, June 3, July 8, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Members and kids under five: free; nonmembers: $5 The first Saturday of each
1-4 p.m. Members: $36/adult, $12/kids; non-members: $45/ adult, $15/kids Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a summer evening of food and music. Friday Farm Dinners: Fridays July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8 6:30-8:30 p.m. Members: $36/adult, $12/kids; nonmembers: $45/adult, $15/kids Experience truly unique farmto-table dinners made with the best ingredients available from Chestnut Hill and other
local farms. The farm stand is open for CSA share pickups and the general public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2-6 p.m. It’s also open for sales on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up for a CSA share or for more information about the Chestnut Hill Farm, or to learn about scheduled and additional events, http://www. thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/ csa/chestnut-hill-farm-csa/.
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month, adults and children are welcome to meet the Chestnut Hill farmers. Programs include: Kids and Kids - Baby Goat Cuddle Party ( June 3); We Love Bugs, Beneficial Insect Exploration ( July 8); TBA (Aug. 5), and Tomato Fete (Sept. 2). Chestnut Hill’s Preschool Farm Explorers: 4-week series, Wednesdays in June
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PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Region - Looking for a beautiful spot to spend a summer day outdoors? Why not gather the kids or your favorite companions, pack up beach gear or hiking shoes, along with the makings of a picnic, and visit one of our local parks or preserves? Want to have some outdoor fun in a splash pad, skate park or climbing on monkey bars? Why not visit one
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of our local playgrounds? For more information about any of the town-owned destinations, including parking or use fees and hours of operation, contact the townís Recreation Department (see Recreation Departments in this supplement). For more information about nearby state parks, visit the websites indicated.
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PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Continued from previous page
(l to r): Delaney Walker, Maeve Walker and Carson Laabs having day of fun at a Northborough playground
Kane School, 520 Farm Road Kelleher Field, Jefferson Street Korean Veterans Field, 15 Milham St. Lake Williams trail, adjacent to Marlborough District Court, across from Williams St.
Carlstrom Forest, Carney Park, Edmund Hill, Mt. Pisgah, Watson Park and Yellick Conservation Area, visit www.town. northborough.ma.us/ntrails/ index.php Howard Street Park, 45 Howard St. Memorial and Casey Fields, East Main St.
Marlborough Boat Ramp, Reservoir Street For schedule and hours contact the Recreation Department
Lake Chauncy, see Westborough listing PHOTO/NICOLE LAABS
Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St. Marlborough Middle School, Union Street
Union Common, Main Street
Memorial Beach, Hosmer Street
Ward Park, Orchard Street
Richer School, 80 Foley Road
Williams Street Baseball Fields, Williams Street
Simpson Playground, Simpson Road
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Lincoln Street School, 76 Lincoln St.
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Edgemere Park, Edgemere Blvd.
Peaslee School, 31 Maple St. Proctor School, 26 Jefferson Rd.
Floral Street School, 57 Floral St. Gauch Park, corner of North Quinsigamond and Main St.
Assabet Park, including Splash Pad, South St. (Rt.135)
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Greylock Park, Avon Ave., off Phillips Ave.
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PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Continued from previous page
Rotary Park, Pond View Dr., off Old Mill Rd.
Hills Farm, corner of Stoney Hill and Deer Run
Sherwood Middle School, 30 Sherwood Ave.
Ireta Road Park, Ireta Rd., off West Main St.
Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden St.
Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Florence St, behind Coolidge School
Spring Street School, 123 Spring St.
Lake Street Park, 590 Lake St.
Toblin Hills, Toblin Hill, off Walnut St.
Maple Avenue Fields, 100 Maple Ave.
Town Common, corner of Main St. and Route 140
Melody Lane, off Route 140 South
Other Facilities in Shrewsbury Corazzini Boat Ramp (State), North Quinsigamond Ave. Donahue Rowing Center, North Quinsigamond Ave. Oak Island Boat Ramp (State), Route 20, across from Edgemere Blvd.
Municipal Fields, Maple Ave. Northshore Field, Parker Road, off North Quinsigamond Oak Middle School, 45 Oak St. Paton School, 58 Grafton St. Prospect Park, 65 Prospect St.
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PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Purgatory Chasm State Reservation Purgatory Road (off Route 146), Sutton, 508-234-3733 Features deep chasm with granite walls and unique rock formations, for hiking, exploring and picnicking. Visit www.mass. gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htm for more info.
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boating, fishing, picnicking, bicycling and hiking. Wheelchair access to the boathouse and the pond. Visit www.mass.gov/ dcr/parks/northeast/ashl.htm for more info.
Douglas State Forest 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas, 508-476-7872 Forested 4,640 acres, including Wallum Lake, for swimming, boating and fishing, along with hiking, horseback riding and picnicking. Two boat ramps, boardwalk trail through fiveacre swamp. Part of the Midstate Trail, a hiking trail through central Massachusetts. Visit www.mass. gov/dcr/parks/central/doug.htm for more info.
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Callahan State Park Millwood Street, Framingham, 508-653-9641 Mix of forested and farmed 820 acres with seven miles of marked trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Visit www. mass.gov/dcr/parks/nor theast/ call.htm for more info. Delaney Walker (8), Carson Laabs (3), and Maeve Walker (7), share a swing at the new Peaslee School playground in Northborough.
Great Brook Farm State Park 984 Lowell St., Carlisle, 978-369-6312 1,000 acres of farmland, pasture, with remnants of 17thcentury dwellings and mills, and 20 miles of trails. Present day farming includes Holsteins. Public barn tours available on weekends.
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345 Mountain Road, Princeton, 978-464-2987 Encompasses 3,000 acres around 2,006-foot Mount Wachusett and 17 miles of hiking trails, including nearly four miles of the Midstate Trail, a hiking trail through central Massachusetts. Scenic vistas, birdwatching, picnicking. Visit www. mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wach. htm for more info. Walden Pond State Reservation 915 Walden Street, Concord, 978-369-3254 Wooded 462 acres of protected open space, with 102-foot deep glacial kettle-hole Walden Pond. Swimming, hiking, fishing, picnicking, visiting replica of Henry David Thoreauís one-room cabin. Visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/walden/ index.htm for more info. Whitehall State Park Route 135, Hopkinton, 508-435-4303 Dominated by 600-acre Whitehall Reservoir, with boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking on the small islands. Boat ramp. Visit www.mass.gov/ dcr/parks/nor theast/whit.htm for more info.
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Westborough to celebrate 15th annual Spring Festival June 10 Submitted by Shelby Marshall, Bill Linnane and Paul Reilly Event chairs Westborough – This year marks the 15th annual Westborough Spring Festival (WSF), a family-focused event that will take place on Saturday, June 10. This year’s event is extra special because we are celebrating it as a component of Westborough’s year-long celebration of its 300th anniversary. The Rotary Club of Westborough and the 300th Anniversary Committee worked in partnership over the past year to bring you a very special Family Fun Day – one that’s bigger and better than ever before! The Rotary Club of Westborough would like to thank town officials, schools, nonprofit organizations and individual community members for their hard work in planning and delivering WSF. Further the Rotary Club of Westborough would like to take this opportunity to extend deep gratitude to our sponsors, without whom this fantastic community weekend would not be possible! Their giving
not only supports this event, but also the charitable endeavors of the Rotary Club locally and internationally. This year’s Spring Festival will take place on Saturday, June 10, with a rain date on Sunday, June 11. Events will take place at three primary locations: Lake Chauncy Fields, the Division of Massachusetts Fisheries & Wildlife Headquarters (MassWildlife) on Rabbit Hill Road and Sandra Pond on Upton Road. We’re thrilled to present a schedule of events that offers something for everyone! Lace up your sneakers and join us
at 8am for the 15th Annual 5K, which will start and finish at Lake Chauncy Fields. The fun continues throughout the day at Lake Chauncy with the return of some favorite events - Kids’ Carnival, live music performances, an amateur dog show, antique cars, a military encampment - and the addition of new ones - carnival rides, Massachusetts State Police K9 Demonstration, Roche Bros Grill, food trucks, the 1717 Tavern, “Main Street” businesses, community groups/non-profits, local artisans and so much more! Head to the Open House at MassWildlife, where you
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Sawyer’s Bowladrome continues to offer family fun By John Orrell Contributing Writer
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Northborough - The idea was hatched 65years ago from what was literally no more than a crawlspace in the basement of Northborough’s 13 Blake St. It was pure humble beginnings for sure to what has been a town fixture and loved by many for over six-plus decades. Sawyer’s Bowladrome, Inc. has been a mainstay in town bringing together friends and families who enjoy the sport of candlepin bowling. The six-lane basement facility is relaxed, friendly and appealing to young and old with owner, operator and founder Ernie Sawyer and his son-in-law Bob Reynolds, aka “Bowling Bob,” welcoming bowlers with a warm greeting and a smile. Sawyer and his dad, also named Ernie, bought the building that now houses the bowling facility in 1946. The roof had recently been burned off and the thenowners were eager to sell. The facility housed four pool tables at that time and it wasn’t until 1952 that the pair decided to go into the bowling business and the rest is history. Endless amount of dirt and debris were hauled away from the crawlspace and before long candlepin bowling was alive and well in town although not everyone would be allowed to join in the fun. “Back then, women did not bowl because bowling alleys had the same connotation as a pool room,” said Sawyer. “It wasn’t proper at that time and it took some years before that stigma ended.” The early days featured “pin boys”; men who would sit at the end of the alleys and clear and reset pins by hand for seven cents a string and time at the pool tables. It was not a period that Sawyer remembers with great fondness. “Insurance was steep because they were liable to get hurt. It was a lot of work and you’d get a league in here and there would be three pin boys who would set up moving between the lanes,” he said. “That also took a lot more time to bowl.” 1953 ushered in the era of pin-setting machines and it wasn’t long before the pin boys were dismissed and new equipment was brought on site and installed in all six lanes. The machines at that time cost $3,500 apiece, a small
are really great.” The oldest active candlepins lanes are believed to date back to the late 1800s and to see the sport and its tradition not flourish as it did in Sawyer’s early days is disappointing, but still people come, have family fun and all seem to leave with a smile and express what a good time they had. “It’s hard to predict where things will be in the future,”
Sawyer acknowledged. “How do you know? You just do what you can to prolong the business. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years. It’s been very enjoyable to me. I like to see the kids come in and have a good time, especially, but for sure times have changed.” For more information call 508-393-8032 or visit them on Facebook (Sawyer’s Bowladrome, Inc.).
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fortune back then, but necessary to sustain the business. Sawyer and his dad brought in those very same machines that function on the premises today with only a recentlyconcluded electrical infrastructure overhaul as a means of modernization. Sawyer and/or Reynolds are on site at all times and are primed to do all maintenance and repairs to the equipment. To be successful in this business requires a strong entrepreneurial background as well as even stronger mechanical skills. The machines still churn out the necessary results efficiently with a cacophony of sounds behind the scenes that patrons don’t see or hear but the mechanical skills to fix and repair them are significant. The Bowladrome hosts leagues, birthday and company parties and even those just seeking a place to kick back. There are upstairs party rooms that serve the purpose very well, but bowling itself may have somewhat passed its heyday, according to Sawyer, who admits that it’s hard to point the finger at any one factor as the reason why. “For me it’s a good business
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Assabet River Rail Trail offers opportunities for summer fun By Matthew Mallio Contributing Writer Hudson - If you are thinking of enjoying the summer weather with a walk or a family bike ride, the Assabet River Rail Trail, at six miles and grow-
ing, is a place to do just that. The trail goes through Marlborough and Hudson, is paved and allows users to explore some wilderness, learn about the indigenous life in the area and see artwork by local artists and students.
According to the Assabet River Rail Trail (AART) Inc., website, the idea for the trail started in 1992 with two Hudson residents who “envisioned ”a recreational trail that went through Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard and
Acton. The AART is a nonprofit group that worked with the cooperation of local towns to help increase “the quality of life” in the communities by creating the trail. As of September 2005, the 5.8-mile stretch of paved trail
Boroughs Y offers kids a healthy dose of fun By Ed Karvoski Jr. Contributing Writer
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Westborough – Summerlike temperatures April 29 attracted throngs of families to the annual Healthy Kids Day, a free event open to the public at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough. The morning was packed with a full schedule of family-friendly activities, both inside the facility and outdoors on its grounds. Outside, children played field games, took pony rides, dove into a jumpy house, created their own kites, and petted live chickens and goats. They also learned vegetable
Among several giveaways were children’s bicycle helmets courtesy of the Bostonbased law firm Breakstone, White & Gluck. The helmets were fitted and distributed by Westborough Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee members. Once again serving as event chair was Christie D’Amico, family experience director. For more information about the Boroughs Y, visit ymcaofcm. org and click “locations,” and on Facebook at facebook. com/boroughsfamilyymca. For more photos, visit communityadvocate.com; click “Home,” then “Photo Galleries.”
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was open to the public. While it is now only stretching from Marlborough to Hudson, sections are currently under construction in Maynard and Acton with discussion of adding sections in Stow. The ARRT is built on the former rail bed of the Marlborough Branch Rail Road, which, according to the site, “was active between 1853 and 1980.” “[The trail] is widely used,” said Steve Santos, the recreation director for the town of Hudson, “There’s always people on it, there’s always kids on it.” He added that they Hudson part of the trail is maintained by the Department of Public Works, “and they do a fantastic job.” Aside from the ARRT, Santos said that the Hudson part of the trail was formed by numerous boards and committees, especially, “a lot of staff from the community development department at that time played a huge role in seeing it through as well as the recreation department and park commission.” Santos noted some of the things that a person may find on the Hudson end of the trail, which meets up with the Marlborough part of the trail at a tunnel under the I-290 Connector. He said that the Hudson Parks and Recreation Department along with the Parks Initiative, Hudson Public Schools (HPS), and the Hudson Arts Alliance (now River’s Edge Arts Alliance) teamed up and, with the help of some grant funding, created the Hudson Pathways Project. Part of the Pathways project was a large mural that was painted on the tunnel at the connector site. Local artists as well as students from Hudson and Marlborough public schools helped to paint it. In addition, the project helped create six carved wooden sculptures for trail users to view. These six sculptures are of indigenous animals in the area which are a hawk, a fish, a turtle, a rabbit and a frog and they represent six trails, bearing the animal’s name. Four of these sculptures are out on the trail now and two are going to be placed. “This then evolved into the art department having a very significant involvement in the project as well,” said Santos. Art students from multiple grades in Hudson Rail trail page 35
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This summer, enjoy many of the state’s outdoor and cultural destinations By Bonnie Adams Managing Editor Now that the warmer weather is finally here, it’s time to go out and explore the many parks, gardens and other cultural treasures that Massachusetts has to offer. Although the state’s beaches and wellknown destinations such as the Boston Common are favorites, there are so many lesser-known gems sprinkled across Massachusetts. A great place to start when you want to find that new destination to visit is thetrustees.org, the website for the Trustees of Reservations, a nonprofit organization that oversees 100 places throughout the state. There you will find information about hundreds of things to do this spring, whether you are looking for a place to enjoy active outdoor sports, take a leisurely walk, enjoy a farm to table dinner, or attend a lecture or workshop. As stated on its website, “The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional
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scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.” The Trustees was founded in 1891 by landscape architect Charles Eliot, who aimed to protect open spaces that were rapidly being consumed by the rise of manufacturing. Eliot proposed the creation of a unique statewide nonprofit organization – a corpora-
tion governed by a board of voluntary trustees who would be empowered by the state legislature to hold land free of taxes for the public to enjoy “just as a Public Library holds books and an Art Museum holds pictures.” Since then the organization has become a steward for a variety of types of properties
including historic houses and structures; gardens; gorges and waterfalls; large woodlands (500 acres+); working landscapes; early industrial sites; Native American history; and literary connections. Indeed, something for everyone. Currently the organization oversees 46,000 acres, of which 25,000 are open to the public;
270 miles of trails, 116-plus places, 10 historic homes, eight gardens, seven farms, and two lighthouses. On the website (www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/ map-library/ste.org) there are maps for many of its properties so that visitors can plan their trips ahead of time. Kristen Swanberg, director of public projects for the trustees, said there are a myriad of events planned for the spring. “We have so many things for people of all ages to enjoy, including art classes, festivals, and farm-to-family dinners,” she said. One of the newest things the organization is excited about, she said, is the KITCHEN, a 3,200-square-foot, state-of-theart demonstration kitchen that serves as a community teaching, learning, and gathering place at the Boston Public Market. The trustees will be partnering with the market to host cooking classes, including some for kids; wine tastings; and other events related to wellness, Swanberg noted. Destinations page 35
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The Northborough Historical Society, 52 Main St., will hold its monthly program at 7:30 p.m.The program,“Photo Mysteries: Family Histories,” will be presented by Maureen Taylor. Free and open to the public, and a potluck supper will precede it at 6:30 p.m. www.northboroughhistoricalsociety.org. Trinity Church in Northborough, 23 Main St., invites you to come enjoy talented musicians performing a variety of music from 7-9 p.m. at its coffee house on the third floor. Coffee and refreshments served with a suggested donation. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug). A $5 per person donation accepted at the door ($10 max per family). No charge to performers. thirdfloorcoffeehouse@gmail.com.
20 Saturday John E. Griffin, auu thor of “The Mar-riage Matrix” and “Who, me?”, will be at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman S t., Westborough, from 12-2 p.m. The Marriage Matrix is Griffin’s solid advice that comes from the school of hard knocks. The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club will present the 2017 Kickin’ It Barn Dance and BBQ from 5-10 p.m. at the
Hudson Elks Pavilion, 99 Park St. This 21+, cash bar event will offer a buffet dinner by Firefly’s, line dance lessons, lawn games and a mechanical bull ride. Tickets: $50 per person (www. mjwc.us/barndance/tickets/).
Muddy Ln. Free of charge for all local veterans. Breakfast and lunch will be served. “Catch and keep” and the club will help clean the fish. All equipment provided. Sign-up required. 978-580-1596 ( Jason Grimes).
A Kids’ Equipment Day, sponsored by Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation and Shrewsbury Highway Department, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Municipal Garage, 211 South St. Come see the town’s big trucks up close! Bring your camera to take photos as you climb on town highway trucks, Parks Department equipment, a fire truck, police vehicle and more! www.shrewsburyma. gov/parkrec.
The next Northboro Contra Dance will be taking place at 8 p.m. at First Parish UU, 40 Church St., Northborough. No experience required. The evening includes live music, and all dances are taught. Come with or without a partner. Admission” $10 for adults, $5 for students. http://northborocontra.com
The Westborough Garden Club is holding its annual Plant Sale rain or shine from 9-11 a.m. at Hastings School, 111 East Main St. A large selection of locally grown perennials, herbs, annuals and more available. Come early for the best selection. A Westborough architectural walking tour,“Geography to Somewhere: Westborough’s Place in History,” will begin at 1 p.m. at Vete erans Freedom Park, 169A W Main St. Explore the how W. an why of historic economic and act activity that has taken place in We Westborough throughout history. www.westborough300. com. Marlboro Fish & Game Assoc., Inc. will be hosting its annual Veterans Fishing Derby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1
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Jack Maroney and James Di DiReda, coauthors of “ T he East S Side of Add i c t i o n” (with the late Henry Grosse),w Grosse), will be at Tatnuck Bookseller, 18 Lyman St., Westborough, from 1-3 p.m. The East Side of Addiction tells the story of how drug addiction ravaged a working-class immigrant enclave in Worcester, the close-knit group of young friends who lived there, and how several of the lucky ones managed to survive.
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The Trustees of Reservations own and manage seven working farms in Massachusetts: Appleton Farms, Chestnut Hill Farm, The FARM Institute, Moose Hill Farm, Moraine Farm, Powisset Farm, and Weir River Farm. To encourage people to eat locally, they also have Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs at five of the farms. Some of the farms sell site-grown produce and meat, and Appleton Farms recently launched a boutique dairy operation featuring fresh milk, farmstead cheese, and yogurt. If you already know where you would like to visit, such as Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, in Ipswich, the website lists properties in alphabetical order. Or if you are not sure
where you would like to go, you can put in either your city or zip code and a list of nearby places will pop up. The organization also has a smartphone app (available on iTunes and Google Play) that will help find the perfect spot when you feel like hiking, going for a run, checking out a historical place or just finding a place to relax for an hour or two. In May alone, some of the workshops and events that will be offered include such things as Master Gardener Home Horticulture Class, mindfulness, yoga, cheese-making, nutrition, planned puppyhood and dog obedience; DIY Garden Structures; chainsaw skills for women; and growing mushrooms. On Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests will
be invited to enjoy Home Sweet Home, a special chance to explore 10 historic houses including The Mission House, Stockbridge; Ashley House, Sheffield; Naumkeag, Stockbridge; Field Farm & The Folly, Williamstown; The Old Manse, Concord; Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton; The Stevens-Coolidge Place, North Andover; Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich; Fruitlands Museum, Harvard; William Cullen Bryant; and Homestead, Cummington. No matter what your age or interest, there is something for everyone to enjoy this spring and summer. The nonprofit organization also offers different levels of membership for those who are inspired to help them in their mission to preserve the beautiful and cultural spots in the commonwealth.
Assabet River Rail Trail offers opportunities Rail trail Continued from page 32
Public Schools drew pictures of the indigenous animals, and these pictures are put in kiosks along the trail. The art department coordinated with HPS ELA and writing classes for students to write about the animals along the trail. “So,” said Santos, “we ended up with a neat little product and we could display local students’ art work.” HPS students still draw these pictures which are swapped out, Santos said, “three or four times a year.” Santos said that just last June, another mural was created on the easternmost part
of the trail to commemorate Hudson’s 150th anniversary. Created by a local artist with help of Hudson High School art students, Santos said the 40 x 8-foot mural depicts notable people who were born or lived in Hudson. It also shows the town’s transition from a farming community, to mill town, to “the community it is today.” Santos said the trail is not plowed in the winter, but “not to worry”. He encouraged that a trail user should just exchange his or her bike for snow shoes or cross-country skis. “There are some open areas along Main Street,” said Santos, as well Broad Street
where it “essentially turns into a quiet trail.” He said there are more wooded areas from Cox Street to the Wilson Street parking lot and on the western part of the trail, along to the Connector. Another interesting part of the trail, he said, is at the intersection of Main and Tower Streets where there is an actual train caboose. It is opened a few times of the year for kids and parents who may be walking the trail. For more information on the trail, maps, progress reports of the trail’s construction or volunteering to help keep the trail clean, visit arrtinc. org/.
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