St John the Evangelist Parish Hall, 20 Church St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Join the global movement to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia!
How do I become a Dementia Friend?
You become a Dementia Friend by attending a free 90-minute information session to learn the five key messages about living with dementia and the simple things you can do to make your community a safer, supportive, and more inclusive place for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Participants say: 
“This has opened my eyes.” “I wish I knew this five years ago when my family was going through it.” “I will be much more aware at work and out in my community.”
Wednesday December 9 - 7:00 pm, St John the Evangelist Church, 20 Church Street Hopkinton
Presented by the Hopkinton Council on Aging - Call to register: (508) 497-9730
Residents of all towns are welcomed!
Dementia Friends is a global movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in Massachusetts and across the United States. To learn more, contact Sam Docknevich at sdocknevich@gmail.com.

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MILFORD PUMPKIN STROLL Saturday, October 24th, 2026 5:30-7:30 PM 23 Pine Street, Milford, MA 01757 Stroll through creative, silly, and scary pumpkins carve by people in our community. Treats, music, and more available for the whole family! Carved pumpkin submissions can be dropped off at 4:30. Prizes for best creative, silly, and scary pumpkins will be awarded. Though this is a free event. We will be collecting items for Thanks To Yanks to send to our troops overseas such as: travel size toiletries, beef jerky, slim jims, single serve drink mix powders etc. If you are interested in participating in or sponsoring the event with your business, please email alfred.spittler@gmail

Local Event: Milford Annual Pumpkin Stroll

Milford Annual Pumpkin Stroll

MILFORD PUMPKIN STROLL Saturday, October 24th, 2026 5:30-7:30 PM 23 Pine Street, Milford, MA 01757 Stroll through creative,...

MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center

Join us at "Chop’s Diner" - for a Halloween-themed dinner theater experience that benefits the MetroWest YMCA!.
Deep in the heart of the MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, an unforgettable dinner with the undead awaits. You will join a high school reunion like no other...
Catch up with the cheer captain who never stopped cheering, the janitor who never forgot a face and the theater kid who still hasn’t realized he has no talent, just to name a few.
A family-style dinner will be served.
Come dine on the dark side. The food is extraordinary. Nobody asks what’s in it.
Pull up a chair. You’re one of us now.
Grab your tickets while they last!
Dates: Friday, October 23; Saturday, October 24; Friday, October 30; Saturday, October 31
Seatings: 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Location: MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center, 45 East Street, Hopkinton
Benefiting: The MetroWest YMCA; a cause-driven nonprofit creating healthier, more connected communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each year, Y programs help more than 25,000 people grow, learn, and thrive at every stage of life. By reducing financial barriers, the Y ensures everyone has the opportunity to participate and belong.
Adults: $50 | Youth 17 and under: $40 Recommended for ages 12+
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
**Frequently Asked Questions**
What is the menu? A family-style dinner will be served during the show. Full menu details are coming soon!
Is this scary? Not really. **Chop’s Diner is funny with a dark streak.**
The humor is dry, the hospitality is genuine, and nobody in Deadwoodville finds any of it unusual.
Expect something warm, funny, and just slightly wrong in ways you may not be able to name until the drive home.
What ages is this recommended for? We recommend ages 12+, but you know your child best. The show includes dark humor and a slightly spooky atmosphere, so younger guests are welcome at a parent or guardian’s discretion.
How long is the show? The full experience runs approximately **90 minutes**.
Where is Chop’s Diner? You’ll take a short walk along a wooded path to find Chop’s Diner. The "Diner" is the sports pavilion at the Outdoor Center, which will be fully enclosed and covered.
Will it be heated? Yes! Deadwoodville has been around since the early 1700s, and they figured out heat somewhere along the way.
The diner itself will be heated, but bring a jacket for the short walk through the woods to the door.

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Join the Greenleaf Garden Club of Milford for a festive creative demonstration by floral designer Patrice Iacovelli. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and learn holiday decorating designs, with raffles featuring floral arrangements, crafts, and gift baskets. Tickets are available for a $15.00 donation through club members or by email.

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