What to do around Upton this weekend

quiltshow2014Here are some activities going on around Upton this weekend. Be sure to stop by and take a glimpse of Greenie O’Garden... will he make it until Saint Patrick’s Day?

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Saturday March 8

Thimble Pleasure Quit Show – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Technical School in Upton, MA 65 Pleasant Street (off Rt. 140), Upton, MA Admission: $7 (Under 18 Free).

Kids Gardening Class at Mendon Greenhouse – 10 a.m.  – 1 hour class – Kids design and decorate their own mini gardens and learn the proper care and other elements of terrarium planting.

Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Hopedale – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Mountain Chocolates

A Walk Down Memory Lane – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (drop in at any point) – Oldies and classic music from various familiar eras being played live by Pat and Kathryn Knowlton (two Grafton citizens) with lyrics available at every table for everyone to sing-along to. There will also be breaks between songs for refreshments, dancing is encouraged and a small raffle.   Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, Grafton

Claflin Hill Symphony Presents World Premiere Performance of New Work by CHSO Violinist – The Claflin Hill Symphony
Orchestra’s 2013-14 “Journey” Season continues on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 7:30 PM in The Milford Town Hall Grand Ballroom with “Quests & Legends” Purchase tickets online at www.claflinhill.org Reserved: $39, Student/ senior: $25.

Exsultet presents a Tale of Love and Woe – 7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston. The choral ensemble Exsultet, with actress Linda Gernes, is performing a novel-in-a-concert blending the drama of a lonely woman writing to her diary and wide assortment of international choral music. 508-429-3202. General Admission: $15 Seniors (65+): $12 Youth (13-21): $12 Children (12 and under): free.

The Ten Tenors: Broadway’s Greatest Hits – 7:30 p.m. at Hanover Theaters Worcester.

Live Music at the Rose Garden Upton  16 Milford Street Upton

Sunday March 9

Jazz Brunch at V organic Cafe – 62 Main Street Upton  – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  –  508-529-2900

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