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Looking for dedicated drawing time in a supportive studio atmosphere?
Work on your own projects at your own pace—with guidance available when helpful—in an encouraging environment. Led by exhibiting artist and teacher Mara Levin, with respect for each artist’s personal vision.
Give yourself dedicated time to draw.
Fridays 10:00 – 12:30 (May 1, 8, 22, 29) Fivesparks, Harvard MA 01451 $100 for the 4-session series
More information and registration: <a href="https://www.fivesparks.org/event/the-drawing-room-may/2026-05-01/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.fivesparks.org/event/the-drawing-room-may/2026-05-01/</a>
Drawing shown: Spring Bouquet (graphite)

Local Event: Introducing The Drawing Room — an Open Drawing Studio

Bolton

Introducing The Drawing Room — an Open Drawing...

Looking for dedicated drawing time in a supportive studio atmosphere?
Work on your own projects at your own pace—with guidance...

Introducing The Drawing Room — an Open Drawing Studio

Sudbury Historical Society

In celebration of America250, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday, May 2nd!
Experience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code.
The Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772), stood through the American Revolution, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.To reserve your spot and register, visit: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028</a>

Local Event: Sudbury Witness House Tour

Sudbury Witness House Tour

In celebration of America250, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on...

Town of Westborough    

May 3rd through 9thOver 24 events and lots of inspiration throughout the week! Bike parade, Bookin' It to Bay State, Beginner Dance Class, Connect Over Coffee, Teen Game Night, Slow Flow Gentle Yoga &amp; Meditation Class, Unplug and Explore Nourse Farm, and SO much more...Get all the details at <a href="https://www.westboroughconnects.org/westborough-unplugs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">westboroughconnects.org/westborough-unplugs</a>

Local Event: 7th Annual Westborough Unplugs

7th Annual Westborough Unplugs

May 3rd through 9thOver 24 events and lots of inspiration throughout the week! Bike parade, Bookin' It to Bay State, Beginner...

Longfellow's Wayside Inn

Join us for our 26th annual Paws In The Park event! Rain or shine, this is the place to be, where families and dog lovers can come together. Bring your dog and enjoy activities such as doggy water games, main ring games, and an agility try-out ring, plus kids games and face painting, 60+ vendors, food court, bake sale, raffle/silent auction booth, and more! An adoptable dogs parade will happen at 12:00 noon, where you can meet other dogs that are looking for their forever homes from 16 other rescue organizations.

Local Event: Paws In The Park

Paws In The Park

Join us for our 26th annual Paws In The Park event! Rain or shine, this is the place to be, where families and dog lovers can...

First Parish of Sudbury

Join First Parish of Sudbury in dancing around the Maypole!
• The event will run from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm • On the Sudbury Town Common, across from First Parish
All are invited to join Brad Saylor in learning Maypole dances and Tom Kruskal and the Hopbrook Morris dancers! There is no fee to attend this program. Free parking is available behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Rd, Sudbury)
Maypole dancing is a centuries-old tradition celebrated on May Day. It is believed to have started in Roman Britain around 2000 years ago, when soldiers celebrated the arrival of spring by dancing around decorated trees, thanking their goddess Flora. These days, dancers weave ribbons around a pole rather than a tree, celebrating the arrival of spring.

Local Event: Maypole Dancing for ALL on the Sudbury Town Common

Maypole Dancing for ALL on the Sudbury Town Common

Join First Parish of Sudbury in dancing around the Maypole!
• The event will run from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm • On the Sudbury Town...

Westborough Historical Society

Experience Westborough history first hand! Bring your family of all ages to our open house from 2-4:00pm. See artifacts spanning three centuries: Westborough's Revolutionary artifacts, an Eli Whitney rifle, C19th town maps and school items, plus 1920s memorabilia from Lake Chauncy Dance Hall. Come to sleigh-maker William Sibley's 1844 home for this free adventure into the past!

Local Event: Sibley Open House--Westborough Unplugs Week

Sibley Open House--Westborough Unplugs Week

Experience Westborough history first hand! Bring your family of all ages to our open house from 2-4:00pm. See artifacts...

First Congregational Church of Natick

Experience the beauty of choral music at The A Cappella Singers spring concert Stand In Wonder. Featuring captivating works by Holst, Chilcott, Fine and Sondheim, among others. Admission is 'pay what you can' and tickets can be reserved by going to the website www.theacappellasingers.org.

Local Event: The A Cappella Singers Choral Concert-Stand In Wonder

The A Cappella Singers Choral Concert-Stand In...

Experience the beauty of choral music at The A Cappella Singers spring concert Stand In Wonder. Featuring captivating works by...

The A Cappella Singers Choral Concert-Stand In Wonder

Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776

NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias to Speak on Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide presentation on his book Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds. This event will be held at Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury on Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026, at 7 PM. This free program is being presented by the Friends of the Goodnow Library and is made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library. Free parking is available behind Sudbury Town Hall. While the venue is normally handicapped accessible, at this time the elevator has been taken out of service.&nbsp; We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
In his book, Extreme Survival, Tougias shares what he has learned about decision making under pressure and the mindsets and techniques survivors used to channel their energy into proactive decisions that saved their lives. He demonstrates that the same techniques can help anyone be more resilient when feeling overwhelmed or facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge in their personal or professional life. The methods shared can also be used by anyone who has an important goal. They provide inspiration and step by step practices to overcome obstacles and achieve a person’s full potential.
Tougias uses slides from some of the survival events to give the audience an edge-of-your-seat experience that also provides useful techniques that we can all use when faced with adversity or aspire to achieve a difficult goal.
The author has interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, and has researched many historical figures who have achieved the near-impossible. He supplements their stories with a handful of first person accounts from some of the toughest survivors in history. Some of the survivors from history include John McCain, Mary Rowlandson (captive during King Philip’s Indian War), Howard Blackburn, Captain Bligh, Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, mountainman Hugh Glass, Admiral Byrd, Shackleton, WWII pilot James Whittaker, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK (PT109), USS Indianapolis survivors, and many more from mountain climbers to early explorers of the new world.
Tougias has written seven survival and rescue books and Extreme Survival is the culmination of his life’s work of interviewing and researching the toughest survivors over the past three decades. He has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his 30 bestselling non-fiction narratives. Some of his books include The Finest Hours (now a Disney movie), A Storm Too Soon, Overboard and The Waters Between Us. He is also author of books for middle readers in his “True Rescue Series” with MacMillan Publishing. <a href="https://www.michaeltougias.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">michaeltougias.com</a>

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NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias to Speak on Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide...

 Author Michael Tougias:  Extreme Survival                                                     

Be a part of the 79th season! Auditions for the Worcester Youth Orchestras are happening in May!&nbsp; All students grades 3 and up pursuing &nbsp;string, wind, brass, harp, jazz piano, jazz guitar, drum set and percussion are eligible to audition. Multiple days and times to choose from. Visit the link to schedule your audition!<a href="https://www.worcesteryouthorchestras.org/auditions.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Audition Information and Registration</a><h5></h5>

Local Event: Spring 2026 Auditions

Spring 2026 Auditions

Be a part of the 79th season! Auditions for the Worcester Youth Orchestras are happening in May!  All students grades 3 and up...

Bancroft School

It's not too late to join our community. The 2026-2027 school year is open for enrollment. Now is the perfect time to join us for an on campus event, webinar, or to schedule a personal tour or interview.

Local Event: Bancroft School Open House

Worcester

Bancroft School Open House

It's not too late to join our community. The 2026-2027 school year is open for enrollment. Now is the perfect time to join us...

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