Title: J.V. Fletcher Library presents – Two Saturday Programs – Science & Cartooning Programs – see below
Location: J. V. Fletcher Library – 50 Main St.
Description: Potions with the Sciencetellers: Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Discover the secrets of a hidden laboratory, perform narrow escapes, witness surprising discoveries, and reveal an unbelievable ending. Interactive experiments include screaming quarters, jets of gas to taste, popping potions, incredible showers of smoke-filled bubbles, and buckets of fog! Tickets ($2.00) are available in Youth Services. For ages 6 and up.
Teens & Tweens Comic Book Art and Cartooning Club: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. Draw comics and Manga with professional comic book artists Andy Fish and~Veronica Fish. Register now in Youth Services for this crafty adventure.
Date: 2014-10-25
Title: Art on Main St presents Free demonstrations Saturday 10/25 and Sunday 10/26
Location: Art on Main 40 Main St.
Description:
Join Art on Main this weekend for FREE DEMONSTRATIONS
in honor of the gallery’s Fifth Anniversary!
Saturday, October 25, 1 – 2 p.m.
Stop in to make and enjoy FUN FALL TREATS with Marie Doctor!
Sunday, October 26, 1 – 2 p.m.
Wavy Plate Make & Take: Make and decorate your own porcelain “Wavy Plate” with Kimberly Scott. Finished pieces will be glazed, fired and ready to be picked up in 2-3 weeks. Limit 6 adults.
Start Date: 2014-10-25
End Date: 2014-10-26
Title: Art on Main St presents Free demonstrations Saturday and Sunday
Location: 40 Main St. Westford, MA
Description: FREE demonstrations and talks in honor of the Art on Main St gallery’s Fifth Anniversary!
Saturday, October 11, 1 – 2 p.m.
Wet-on-wet Watercolor Painting: Jean Curley will give a watercolor painting demonstration using the wet-on-wet technique. She will also show how to create a watercolor painting without a brush!
Sunday, October 12, 1 – 1:30 p.m.
Living Color: Kim Henry will give a brief introduction to color theory, including the color wheel, complementary colors and color perception, and will discuss these concepts using examples of artwork in the gallery.
Start Date: 2014-10-11
End Date: 2014-10-12
Title: Roudenbush presents Bus Tour of Westford by Ellen Harde -1:00pm
Location: Start at Roudenbush Community Center 65 Main St. Westford, MA 01886
Link out: Click here
Description: BUS TOUR OF WESTFORD hosted by Ellen Harde
Saturday, October 25 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Climb aboard the Roudenbus and as we travel off Westford’s main roads, you will learn about conservation and recreation spots in Westford, as well as the history of the town’s transformation from farm town to mill town to the Westford of today. We will cover as much of the 30 square miles and 285 years of history as we can in an hour and a half. Ellen Harde is a 47 year resident and co-author of the League of Women Votors slide-tape history and book, “Westford – A Sense of Community”.
$5/Students, $7/Westford Adults, $10/Nonresident Adults
Please go to www.roudenbush.org to register
Date: 2014-10-25
Title: St. Catherine’s Church presents Luis Tiant and World Series Trophy 7pm
Location: St. Catherine Church Parish Hall – 107 N. Main St. Westford, MA
Description: Luis Tiant and World Series Trophy Coming to Westford
At Fundraiser To Benefit Cuban Church
Luis Tiant, Jr., a member of the Red Sox Hall of Fame, will make a special appearance at a fundraiser at St. Catherine’s Parish Hall, 107 North Main St., Westford, on Saturday,
November 8, at 7:00 p.m. Also that evening, one of the Red Sox World Series trophies will be on hand for viewing and picture taking. Photographers will be available for pictures of both the trophy and Tiant.
The winning pitcher of two games during the 1975 World Series, Tiant will be present during the first part of the evening. The trophy will be on hand until 9:00, but the fun will continue until 10:00 p.m. with raffles, silent auctions on items donated by local merchants, and refreshments.
The suggested donation for admission is $5.00 per individual, $10.00 per family. All proceeds benefit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Aguacate, Cuba.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. For information, call 978-692-8416.
Date: 2014-11-08
Title: Westford Preschool presents Touch-a-Truck at Kimball Farm
Location: Kimball Farm – Littleton Rd.
Description: Touch-a-Truck at Kimball Farm – Sunday, Oct. 5… Attention: kids of all ages. Come climb aboard and explore diggers, dump trucks, trolleys, bucket trucks, cranes, tractors, emergency response vehicles and more at the Westford Touch-a-Truck being held Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. Admission of $5 per person, $15 maximum per family will benefit Westford Preschool at St. Mark’s.
Date: 2014-10-05
Title: Westford Recreation presents Concerts on the Common 11am FREE
Location: Westford Common Bandstand
Description: As part of the “Celebrate Westford – Historic Center and Beyond ” weekend events, the Westford Recreation presents the Band Point of VU. They will play on the Westford Common from 11am – 1 pm on the Westford Common at the Bandstand. FREE
Date: 2014-10-04
Title: Westford Educational Foundation Halloween Walk Fundraiser 1 pm
Location: Westford Common to Abbot School
Link out: Click here
Description: What are you doing on Sunday, October 26? Join the Westford Education Foundation for the Walk For Education Halloween Parade! Event starts at the Westford Common and ends at Abbot Elementary School for the Party. Check in 12:30pm and Walk starts at 1 pm. Cost $10 per walker. Watch for more details. It’s a fun time for a great cause. Adults can wear a costume, too!
Date: 2014-10-26
Title: J. V. Fletcher Library presents the Fall Book Sale Oct 17-19 -see schedule of times.
Location: J. V. Fletcher Library – 50 Main St.
Description: Find Great Bargains for the Whole Family at the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library Fall Book Sale! October 17 – 19
Thousands of gently used hardcovers and paperbacks, audiobooks, DVDs, videos, CDs, & LPs are for sale at incredibly low prices!
Friday, October 17, 6:30 – 9 pm, Saturday, October 18, 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday, October 19, 2 – 4 pm
Even bigger bargains! Everything is half-price!!! Held in the J.V. Fletcher Library’s downstairs meeting room
The Book Sale starts at 6:30 pm on Friday, October 17. This first night is a members-only preview sale. Not a member yet? You can join at the door. Come on this first night to get your first choice of thousands of fabulous gently used books at amazingly low prices! This year, we are opening a half hour earlier, so there is even more time to shop!
NEW SCANNER POLICY: The Friends of the Library have decided to no longer allow the use of scanners at the Friends Preview Sale on Friday night to ensure a more welcoming, enjoyable and family-friendly experience for everyone who comes to the sale. However, scanners will be welcome on Saturday and Sunday.
The sale will be open on Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Sunday, all materials are half price.
The sale will include thousands of gently used hardcover and paperback books, plus CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and videos. Prices are 50 cents and up for paperbacks and $1 and up for hardcover books.
The Friends of the Library donates 100% of the proceeds from all our book sales directly benefit our library — unlike for-profit organizations which collect books and do not donate all of their proceeds to charitable organizations. Our book sales fund a wide variety of library programs and performers, provide new equipment and furnishings, and supplement the multimedia collections.
The Friends accept hardcover and paperback books in all genres as well as CDs, DVDs, videos and audiobooks.
Date: 2014-10-17
Title: Sustainable Westford – Fundraiser at Chipote 5-8pm
Location: Chipote on Littleton Rd. Westford, MA
Description: Sunday, October 5 – Sustainable Westford Fundraiser at Chipote on Littleton Rd. Westford from 5-8 pm.. 50% goes back to Sustainable Westford for future projects.
Date: 2014-10-05
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Westford Family FunFest
PO Box 134
Westford, MA 01886
funfest@westford.org
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