Church of the Nativity

Know What to Say When Someone is Struggling. QPR training is the CPR training of mental health: Question, Persuade, and Refer - the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. It only takes 90 minutes to learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Please join us for this FREE training on Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-8 PM at Church of the Nativity (45 Howard Street). <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrbdm0ka7HfvWgZoUMB1pqKiK4Vc9TKLj6iT8mV_kDBYzS9g/viewform?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkMjBrY3dtUDlVQ1pEMFl5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqS6iaHRngSB3Ixej5uot-yuP04wNK-QrdebX_yrm-xC5vv1YIoBMqI8GoPy_aem_EnFJys7WqvOJlboDrRn0cg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Please register</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/QPRNativitySept?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkMjBrY3dtUDlVQ1pEMFl5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqS6iaHRngSB3Ixej5uot-yuP04wNK-QrdebX_yrm-xC5vv1YIoBMqI8GoPy_aem_EnFJys7WqvOJlboDrRn0cg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>The training will be led by Northborough HHS Social Worker Caitlin Mitchell, LCSW.It's a great opportunity for parents, educators, coaches, and any community member who wants to be better prepared to support others. Every person trained in QPR helps build a stronger, healthier Northborough!

Local Event: Know What to Say When Someone is Struggling:  Free QPR Training

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Know What to Say When Someone is Struggling: ...

Know What to Say When Someone is Struggling. QPR training is the CPR training of mental health: Question, Persuade, and Refer -...

Know What to Say When Someone is Struggling:  Free QPR Training

Algonquin Regional High School

Northborough HHS and Greater Boroughs&nbsp;Partnership for Health are hosting their&nbsp;annual Northborough drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday, October 3 from 9 am - 12 pm. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/drivethru2026?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2bUxCOHlsaVpLT0lDWGdNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkRCtm0IEYFU1Qs7jOa6ii3lumLYBDwK_XQJI6vt25uxl_wszX9aR54G_DTR_aem__3n3MRGlCigjDnw1Gr11lg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/drivethru2026</a>

Local Event: Northborough Annual Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic

Northborough Annual Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic

Northborough HHS and Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health are hosting their annual Northborough drive-thru flu clinic on...

Northborough Free Library

Planning for the future isn’t just for older adults—it’s also for family members, caregivers, and anyone supporting aging loved ones. Whether you’re looking ahead for yourself, beginning to think about what’s next, or helping a parent navigate important decisions, this presentation will provide practical guidance and peace of mind. 
Join Springwell, Inc’s Outreach Manager Larry Poirier, who brings over 25 years of experience with older adults, for this free, 90 minute presentation. The event is being held at the Northborough Free Library on October 7, 6:30-8 PM. The library is located at 34 Main Street, but the parking lot is accessible via Patty Lane. Please register: <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YdCBPtXyGEKN1iFiO28hESPHykc7arpPkfe4NN2dWHlUM1RXVDJOQUpXMjA2SEJJRFNSWFhPUEtZQi4u&amp;route=shorturl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/Springwell2026</a>
<a href="https://bit.ly/Springwell2026?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCclNWc2Q1S204RFZpYlM5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsQo_lCKhf8Yk05QmE3e3aRqBDG6RbbygnmbXs9s9Nble9HAWHN1iL_SUvlF_aem_SuepIQwW_4TRM-AF18URKw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Larry will share the keys to both healthy aging and establishing a realistic life plan for your later years. He will cover -successful lifestyle habits -advance directives -estate planning basics -housing options -how to begin preparing a plan for the next stage of your lifeOpen to all, but please register for planning purposes.Springwell is an independent, non-profit organization designated by the Commonwealth to serve the towns of Ashland, Belmont, Brookline, Dover, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, Needham, Newton, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Waltham, Watertown, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough, and Weston with specific services related to aging and caregiving. Visit <a href="https://www.springwell.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.springwell.com</a> for more information.&nbsp;

Local Event: Planning Ahead: Life Planning For Your Later Years

Planning Ahead: Life Planning For Your Later Years

Planning for the future isn’t just for older adults—it’s also for family members, caregivers, and anyone supporting aging loved...

Northborough Town Hall

Northborough HHS and Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health are hosting a flu vaccine clinic on Tues., Oct. 13, 2-6 PM at Northborough Town Hall, ground floor in the public nurse's office. Please register at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FNorthborough2026%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2bUxCOHlsaVpLT0lDWGdNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvu9H7rNmUgaQplFU7JLZkCNRbXEUbb2e18IqXtATi9XTULaCREcNq0BYAsg_aem_lvrTOqbaC_kRFJg-KnRf4w&amp;h=AUARruLJwF0EDiIyci6Xg0jM1lIa5do6KZWcHPex1N3b8Awm75sU95ithP4zxvIkKFkzNZEWvnbQKDBBeA2s6T7BgKySxgYRMgVDzPmavbW-OhaJAKOpHsbpLds-t4jzNtASZGYKoqqxYAFg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUAXBkZafuqXDa2zisWqe0wbWVDYQN-FN_1Re3p-IuNNTL-B4D3UjVk8uOONRoSxyFjQWqHQ-FgEdeeP2MsR4x_oOahCy8heo2EhhSALNw34SPVRGr27OjGCYZEkklJD5a7pUzMzCQ1-Jx07bfx0u-P_bhHyxoWHLJM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/Northborough2026. </a>

Local Event: Northborough Flu Vaccine Clinic

Northborough Flu Vaccine Clinic

Northborough HHS and Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health are hosting a flu vaccine clinic on Tues., Oct. 13, 2-6 PM at...

Donate Blood &amp; Save a Life: The Kraft Family Blood Donor Van with Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham &amp; Women's Hospital is coming to town on Wed., October 21, 12 pm-6:30 pm. Register: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/NHHS1026?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCclNWc2Q1S204RFZpYlM5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlMwzJtp8yNUWgRuaiPDTa--Zvj1nS_rBbNV1P64g53MUX8YECmap4jSB8oR_aem_9-8YsS8QFibcwcwbATJZdw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tinyurl.com/NHHS1026</a> There are 50 spots that will fill quickly. Each donor will receive a Crucial Catch sweatshirt as a thank you! It will be parked at the Northborough Free Library, 34 Main Street (parking access is from Patty Lane). Questions can be directed to 617-632-3206.Walk-ins are welcome as time allows. All donors must bring a photo ID.

Local Event: Kraft Family Blood Van is Back in Town on 10/21

Kraft Family Blood Van is Back in Town on 10/21

Donate Blood & Save a Life: The Kraft Family Blood Donor Van with Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham & Women's Hospital...

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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Join us for a celebration of beautiful plants featuring a begonia exhibition, a judged gesneriad competition, and a plant sale. Included with general garden admission, this exciting event also features a special lecture by renowned begonia hybridizer Don Miller.

Local Event: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale

Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale

Join us for a celebration of beautiful plants featuring a begonia exhibition, a judged gesneriad competition, and a plant sale....

Leominster-Fitchburg Lodge of Elks

Join us for an exciting card show featuring over 60 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and One Piece collectibles. Enjoy a day filled with great finds and the chance to win door prizes, all for a low $3 admission fee while kids under 10 get in free!

Local Event: Pay It Forward Card Show

Leominster

Pay It Forward Card Show

Join us for an exciting card show featuring over 60 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and One Piece...

Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Green Meadows Cannabis Dispensary to celebrate... You!&nbsp;We'll have exclusive menu offerings, free food, partner pop-ups all day long, AWESOME raffle prizes, and a free gift for the first 100 customers of the day. We'll be grooving from the time we open at 9am until we close at 10pm, so stop by any time and check out what we've got going on in celebration of you - the guests and patients that we're honored to welcome each and every day!&nbsp;Check out our socials or sign up on our website for the Green Meadows Harvest Club to gain exclusive access and information. Must be 21+ or have a valid medical marijuana card to enter.&nbsp;

Local Event: Customer Appreciation Day at Green Meadows Dispensary

Customer Appreciation Day at Green Meadows...

Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Green Meadows Cannabis Dispensary to celebrate... You! We'll have exclusive menu...

Customer Appreciation Day at Green Meadows Dispensary

Westborough High School

A biennial Community Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair featuring an Exhibit Hall, Active Sessions, Mini-Courses, Refreshments, &amp; Community! All are welcome to this free community event!<ul><li>More than 40 community resources exhibiting</li><li>Active sessions</li><li>Brief info sessions</li><li>Community training sessions</li><li>Art activities</li><li>Raffle prizes</li></ul>
BONUS! Be one of the first 50 attendees &amp; $20 will be donated on your behalf to <a href="https://advocates.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Advocates</a>. Thank you Dolan &amp; Maloney Insurance Agency and Thomas Financial Associates!

The Westborough Garden Club is offering free tulip bulbs to each attendee in honor of the <a href="https://theyellowtulipproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yellow Tulip Project</a>, a youth driven campaign to end stigma around mental illness.For additional details, visit <a href="https://www.westboroughconnects.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">westboroughconnects.org</a>.This event is presented by the Square One Collaboration: Westborough Connects, Westborough Public Schools, Westborough Public Library, Westborough Youth &amp; Family Services and Rotary Club of Westborough. It is made possible through generous support from Reliant Foundation, Central One Federal Credit Union, Grossman Development Group, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Westborough, WASA, Ancient Wisdom Healing Arts, &amp; Castlebrook Counseling

Local Event: Square One Presents: Fall for Wellness

Square One Presents: Fall for Wellness

A biennial Community Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair featuring an Exhibit Hall, Active Sessions, Mini-Courses,...

Shrewsbury Public Library

This educational discussion is open to the public. We will talk about the changing Medicare landscape as we head into the Fall Annual Enrollment Period. We will discuss the basics of Medicare and the Extra Help programs that are available to help people cover costs associated with Prescription Refills and Medical copayments and premiums. Medicare is difficult, nobody should have to navigate it on their own.
 Erica Beaudry is a Certified Senior Advisor, an independent licensed insurance agent and a Registered Social Security Analyst who provides free educational seminars throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This program does not represent the views or opinions of the Shrewsbury Public Library or the Board of Library Trustees. This program is sponsored by EA Financial Solutions, LLC.For more information email: info@eafinancialsolutions.com

Local Event: Medicare Need to Know 2027

Medicare Need to Know 2027

This educational discussion is open to the public. We will talk about the changing Medicare landscape as we head into the Fall...

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine invites the community to join us for a day of family fun and learning on our picturesque campus in Grafton, MA.
RAIN or SHINE.
<ul><li>Go on a tractor ride through the fields around the campus.</li><li>Go inside our state-of-the-art anatomy lab to see plastination samples and large animal skeletons. </li><li>Visit the Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Lab to view and touch simulation animal models.</li><li>Participate in hands-on learning activities, including horseshoe painting, pinecone bird feeders, and more about the Cummings School programs.</li><li>Bring your stuffies to get their boo-boos bandaged at our teddy bear clinic.</li><li>Stop by the SAVMA store table to pick up some merch.</li><li>Learn about Tufts PAWS for People program, a therapy animal program that provides education, evaluation and mentorship for individuals looking to do visits with their pet. </li><li>Grab food at Elm's Cafe.</li></ul>
For the safety of the demonstration animals and all visitors, pets are not allowed on campus during the event. Service animals will continue to be welcome.
Tufts Wildlife Clinic, Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals, and Hospital for Large Animal will only be open for scheduled appointments and emergencies and not part of the Open House event.

Local Event: Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary...

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine invites the community to join us for a day of family fun and learning on our picturesque...

Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Bancroft School

Join the Bancroft School community for one of our two Fall Open Houses! Spend the morning on campus connecting with admissions, taking a tour, meeting current parents and faculty, and exploring our beautiful campus.

Local Event: Fall Open House

Fall Open House

Join the Bancroft School community for one of our two Fall Open Houses! Spend the morning on campus connecting with admissions,...

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Know What to Say When Someone is Struggling: Free QPR Training

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Church of the Nativity, 45 Howard St, Northborough, MA

Northborough Annual Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinic

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Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St, Northborough, MA