Are you doing any shopping this weekend?? This weekend, August 10 & 11, 2013, is tax-free weekend in Massachusetts. The tax-break is on retail items up to $2,500 on a single-priced item, with some exclusions such as vehicles, tobacco, boats, meals, and etc. Happy shopping!
Soccer registration is still open for the MUYSA U6, U7 & U8 age group, you can find out more information and sign up by clicking here: www.muysa.org
Another great event running until August 17 is Worcester Restaurant Week, which is a week when people can sample the food of some of Worcesters restaurants without breaking
the bank. Worcester Restaurant week is offered twice a year; the finest restaurants in the Worcester area lower their prices and offer a special Chef’s Menu. You can find a list of participating restaurants here.
The Bolton Fair is running all weekend. For additional information visit http://www.boltonfair.org/m/index.html
Click on any event highlighted in blue for additional information.
Friday, August 9
TinyTots Story Time – 10:30 a.m. Upton Town Library
Donate Fresh Veggies/Fruits for Upton Seniors – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Upton Senior Center. Many seniors are on a fixed income and fresh fruits and veggies become a rare treat. Meri Borst has organized a drive to collect and distribute fresh produce to Upton seniors. Donations to be dropped off between 9-11 a.m. at the Upton Senior Center.
Milford Performing Arts – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Performing Arts Center studio, 150 Main Street, Milford. All tickets $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Advanced tickets can be reserved by emailing milfordpac@comcast.net or calling 508 478 1684.
Saturday, August 11
Upton VFW Flea Market – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – The George L. Wood Post #5594, VFW will hold a flea market and crafts sale on the post grounds, Route 140, Upton on Saturday. Several tables will feature homemade/handmade crafts. Other tables will offer new and used items at reasonable prices. Coffee, donuts , soda, water and soda will be available for purchase. There is no admission or parking charges.
Story Time at A Little Common Sense – 10:30 a.m. – Join Miss Lisa on the front porch for a fun storytime on Saturday mornings this summer!
American Red Cross Blood Drive – The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Gold’s Gym, in the Stop & Shop Plaza of Milford. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. All donors will receive a coupon for a free case of water from Walgreen’s. Enter to win a pair of Red Sox tickets and be honored at the game. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment.
Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra at Stadium Theater – 7 p.m. – Free for kids 12 and under. Enjoy an evening of patriotic favorites, show tunes, light classical and more with the Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra! This 60-piece community orchestra is Rhode Island’s only pops orchestra. Bring the whole family for a night you won’t soon forget!
Live Music at Red Rock – 7 p.m. Red Rock Upton
Mendon Twin Drive Inn – $25 a car load
Live Music at the Rose Garden – Route 140 Upton
Sunday, August 4
Grafton Flea Market – Route 140 Grafton
Sunday Jazz Brunch V Organic Cafe – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. V organic Cafe will be serving brunch with live jazz, 62 Main Street Upton 508-529-2900.
Mendon Twin Drive Inn – $25 a car load
**image courtesy of Worcester Restaurant week facebook page***
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