Friday, September 25- Sunday, September 27
Join us for a weekend (or day!) of reading, good food, and good company — all in support of bringing books to the children who need them most. brought to you by the Community Book Nook Initiative, a 501(c)(3) literacy nonprofit serving Worcester and Middlesex counties&nbsp;<a href="https://communitybooknooks.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.communitybooknooks.org</a>
We're thrilled to invite you to the Community Book Nook Initiative's first-ever overnight readers retreat. Whether you&nbsp;join us for&nbsp;the day&nbsp;or stay the whole weekend, you'll find cozy reading nooks, beautiful waterfront views, delicious meals, and the kind of slow, unhurried time that we readers dream about.
Every ticket directly supports CBNI's work placing culturally relevant books into neighborhood spaces across Worcester and Middlesex counties — helping children build at-home libraries and a lifelong love of reading.
The venue:
<ul><li>Peaceful pond waterfront with stunning water views</li><li>Kayaks &amp; rowboats for a jaunt on the water</li><li>Outdoor fire pit for evening conversation</li><li>Three levels of cozy reading spaces</li><li>Fully equipped kitchen for all meals</li><li>~1 hour from Worcester &amp; Boston</li></ul>
All ticket options include:
<ul><li>All meals</li><li>Snacks, coffee, and tea</li><li>Curated reading time</li><li>Activities</li><li>Waterfront access</li><li>The great company of fellow readers</li></ul>
Our main day of programming is Saturday, September 26.&nbsp;Overnight rates cover the full weekend, with guests welcome to arrive Friday evening or Saturday morning. Rooms are limited and assigned first come, first served — reserve early for your preferred option.

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Ace Pickleball Club

<h3>Play Pickleball for a Purpose on September 13</h3>
Grab a paddle and join <a href="https://www.mentalhealthcollaborative.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mental Health Collaborative</a> for the Coast-to-Coast Pickleball Classic on Sunday, September 13, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Ace Pickleball Club in Westborough. Players of all skill levels are welcome for a fun evening of pickleball and light bites while supporting life-saving mental health literacy education. Registration is $100 per player, with a 15% discount for ages 18–25 using code ACE25. Spectator tickets are $25. Participants and spectators must be 18 or older. Proceeds support MHC’s programs for students, educators, coaches, parents and caregivers, and mentors. Register at <a href="https://givebutter.com/MHC-pickleball-players" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://givebutter.com/MHC-pickleball-players</a> or see <a href="https://www.mentalhealthcollaborative.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mentalhealthcollaborative.org</a> for more information.

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The See Me 5K Run, Walk, and Roll is more than an event—it’s a message. &nbsp;
See my strengths. See my full humanity. See me, not just my challenges or diagnosis.
Join Advocates on Saturday, September 19, at Hopkinton State Park to challenge stigma, promote well-being, and spread the message that people experiencing mental health and other life challenges are valued, whole, and vital members of our communities.&nbsp;
Proceeds from this event benefit The Michael Jones Memorial Fund at Advocates.
About The Event
<ul><li>Includes 5K, one-mile walk, and kids fun run options</li><li>Wheelchair accessible event and race course</li><li>Family-friendly atmosphere</li><li>Outdoor games and activities</li><li>Community vendors and resources</li><li>ASL interpreters available</li></ul>
All are welcome—including walkers, runners, wheelchairs, strollers, and families. For safety reasons, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, racing wheelchairs, and racing handcycles are not permitted.<a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2026/127029/advocates-see-me-5k-run-walk-and-roll" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Learn more and register here.</a>
Thank you to our official media sponsor, WCVB.

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Advocates See Me 5K Run, Walk, and Roll

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