BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WestfordCAT - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WestfordCAT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westfordcat.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WestfordCAT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20230831T192654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T192654Z UID:10000182-1697367600-1697382000@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Fall Farm Days DESCRIPTION:🎃Pumpkin Picking: pay per size\n🚜Wagon Rides: $5\n🐐Petting Zoo/Animal Snuggles: $5\n🐮Pony Rides: $10\nđŸ©Goodies | pay per item URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/fall-farm-days/2023-10-15/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fall-Farm-Days.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231013T172440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T172440Z UID:10000263-1697722200-1697725800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Westford Climate Cafe DESCRIPTION:Please come join us on Thursday\, October 19th at 1:30 pm in the Mary Atwood room of the J.V. Fletcher Library\, when Westford Climate Action will host an informal Climate Cafe: The Climate Crisis: What can we do in our daily lives? \nThis will be the first in a series of informal community conversations based on residents’ questions and concerns on climate and sustainability. \nA representative from the New England Energy Efficiency Company (NEEECO)\, an affiliate of Mass Save\, will be available to discuss money saving ideas to make our homes more energy efficient. All are invited and no signup is necessary. Refreshments will be served. \nCheck our website for more information: https://westfordclimateaction.org/events. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/westford-climate-cafe/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/climate-cafe-flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231002T164847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T164847Z UID:10000223-1697817600-1697828400@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:West Chelmsford UMC Annual Rummage Sale DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 20\, 2023\, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday\, October 21\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at West Chelmsford United Methodist Church\, 242 Main St.\, North Chelmsford\, MA. On Friday\, items are priced as marked\, and on Saturday\, it is $5.00 per bag. We will provide the bags. \nDon’t miss out on this great annual sale! \nFind gently used clothing\, linens\, home decor\, dishes\, small appliances\, books\, toys\, games\, and more. Have fun “rummaging” for your treasure! Please\, no early birds. This year sales are cash or check only. Thank you! \nProceeds benefit church special projects and missions. For more information\, please call 978-251-4834 or send email to office@wcumc.us. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/west-chelmsford-umc-annual-rummage-sale/2023-10-20/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20230926T164142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T164142Z UID:10000220-1697826600-1697835600@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Used Book Sale -- Members' Preview Night DESCRIPTION:Be the first to shop the Friends of the JV Fletcher Library’s huge book sale during the Members-only preview night! Thousands of great books\, DVDs\, and audio to choose from. Most items are $1 or $2. No scanners allowed during the Preview sale. \nMemberships are available online now or at the door\, and are good for a full year. It’s only $10 for students/seniors\, $15 for an individual\, or $30 for a family. \nThis sale is a fundraiser. Your purchase allows the Friends of the JV Fletcher Library to run innovative programs for all ages\, provide museum passes for discounted entrance fees\, supplement the library’s digital and hard copy collections\, and update furnishings and dĂ©cor. Thank you for your support. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/used-book-sale-members-preview-night/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sale-CAT-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231013T170806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T171204Z UID:10000262-1697878800-1697896800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Styrofoam Collection DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, OCTOBER 21\, 2023\, 9 am -2 pm\nWESTFORD HIGHWAY DEPT. 28 NORTH STREET\nACCEPTED:\n#6 (EPS) – pre-formed packing\, insulation board\, and coolers\n#4 (EPS) – spongy foam expanded polystyrene\nNOT ACCEPTED: Styrofoam food containers\, including cups\, meat trays\, and packing peanuts.\nHELPFUL if you can bring items in a large cardboard box (OK if not full) or a large plastic bag to facilitate our transportation.\nHow is it used? After it is compressed into blocks it is used in various forms of construction as well as XPS Insulation wallboard.\nSponsored by the First Parish Church United ($100 donation). Additional donations will be accepted to defray the cost for transporting Styrofoam to Gold Circuit in Ayer. The total cost is around $500. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/styrofoam-collection-october/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231002T164847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T164847Z UID:10000224-1697882400-1697896800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:West Chelmsford UMC Annual Rummage Sale DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 20\, 2023\, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and Saturday\, October 21\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at West Chelmsford United Methodist Church\, 242 Main St.\, North Chelmsford\, MA. On Friday\, items are priced as marked\, and on Saturday\, it is $5.00 per bag. We will provide the bags. \nDon’t miss out on this great annual sale! \nFind gently used clothing\, linens\, home decor\, dishes\, small appliances\, books\, toys\, games\, and more. Have fun “rummaging” for your treasure! Please\, no early birds. This year sales are cash or check only. Thank you! \nProceeds benefit church special projects and missions. For more information\, please call 978-251-4834 or send email to office@wcumc.us. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/west-chelmsford-umc-annual-rummage-sale/2023-10-21/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20230928T032504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T032504Z UID:10000221-1697882400-1697907600@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Used Book Sale DESCRIPTION:There will be thousands of great books\, DVDs\, and audio to choose from at the Friends of the JV Fletcher Library’s Used Book Sale. Most items are $1 or $2. Scanners welcome. \nThis sale is a fundraiser. Your purchase allows the Friends to run innovative programs for all ages\, provide museum passes for discounted entrance fees\, supplement the library’s digital and hard copy collections\, and update furnishings and dĂ©cor. Thank you for your support. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/used-book-sale/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sale-CAT-Slide-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20230831T192654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T192654Z UID:10000183-1697886000-1697900400@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Fall Farm Days DESCRIPTION:🎃Pumpkin Picking: pay per size\n🚜Wagon Rides: $5\n🐐Petting Zoo/Animal Snuggles: $5\n🐮Pony Rides: $10\nđŸ©Goodies | pay per item URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/fall-farm-days/2023-10-21/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fall-Farm-Days.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231012T143207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T143207Z UID:10000259-1697914800-1697923800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Charlie Farren: Guitar & Voice DESCRIPTION:Charlie Farren burst onto the national scene in the early 80s as lead singer of The Joe Perry Project\, teaming up with Aerosmith lead guitarist. With Joe Perry\, Charlie played to sold out theaters across the country and toured arenas and stadium’s around the world with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne\, Rush\, Heart\, ZZ Top and Alice Cooper. Farren subsequently formed FARRENHEIT\, a trio releasing a self-titled debut album on Warner Brothers. Three singles from that album\, “Fool in Love”\, “Bad Habit”\, & “Lost in Loveland”\, as well as video exposure on MTV\, established FARRENHEIT as one of the era’s premier rock acts. More recently\, Charlie has been touring North America as ‘America’s Special Guest’ with Three Dog Night\, REO Speedwagon\, Cheap Trick\, ZZ Top\, Joe Perry\, Pat Benetar & Neil Geraldo\, and many others. His CHARLIE FARREN: GUITAR & VOICE has been rolling out with regular releases of compelling new original music that has been resonating with audiences across the United States. Charlie continues to be one of America’s most original and compelling musical artists. He takes the stage alone\, and leaves with a roomful of new believers! Doors open at 6:30pm; 7pm show. BYO food and drink! \nThis event is sponsored by Bullwinkel Law Group\, LLC\n2 Lan Drive\, Suite 120\, Westford\, MA 01886\, 978-320-3400 URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/charlie-farren-guitar-voice/ LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts\, 10 Lincoln St.\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/102123_CharlieFarren_square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20230831T192654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T192654Z UID:10000184-1697972400-1697986800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Fall Farm Days DESCRIPTION:🎃Pumpkin Picking: pay per size\n🚜Wagon Rides: $5\n🐐Petting Zoo/Animal Snuggles: $5\n🐮Pony Rides: $10\nđŸ©Goodies | pay per item URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/fall-farm-days/2023-10-22/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Fall-Farm-Days.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20230928T032502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T032502Z UID:10000222-1697983200-1697990400@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Used Book Sale -- $10 Bag Day DESCRIPTION:Come get a bargain during our Sunday Bag Sale. Buy a $10 reusable Friends of the JV Fletcher Library bag to enter\, then fill it with your favorite books\, DVDs\, and audio. \nThis sale is a fundraiser. Your purchase allows the Friends to run innovative programs for all ages\, provide museum passes for discounted entrance fees\, supplement the library’s digital and hard copy collections\, and update furnishings and dĂ©cor. Thank you for your support. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/used-book-sale-10-bag-day/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fall-Sale-CAT-Slide-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231012T143149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T143149Z UID:10000260-1697986800-1697995800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Bonnie Anderson: Clara Schumann & Friends (Piano Heritage Series) DESCRIPTION:Concert at 4pm; Pre-concert talk at 3:15pm. Enjoy Bonnie Anderson performing music by female composers and living composers from around the world. Hear stories and music by Clara Schumann\, Fanny Mendelssohn\, Cecile Chaminade\, Margaret Bonds\, Eliza Kats-Chernin\, William Bolcom\, Stephen Wood and Alexis French. All ages welcome! URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/bonnie-anderson-clara-schumann-friends-piano-heritage-series/ LOCATION:Parish Center for the Arts\, 10 Lincoln St.\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/102223_BonnieAndersonPH_square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153918 CREATED:20231002T181007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T181007Z UID:10000225-1698084000-1698089400@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Healthy Relationships DESCRIPTION:Westford Coalition for Non-Violence and the Westford Health Dept: Healthy Relationships presentation\nMONDAY\, OCTOBER 23 6:00—7:30 PM\nMeeting Room J. V. Fletcher Library 50 Main St.\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\n1-1 1/2 hour PowerPoint presentation on Healthy Relationships: Understanding Abuse\, Setting Boundaries\, and Identifying Warning Signs. Education/resources will be provided.\nYou can register by emailing\nmvozzowillis@westfordma.gov\nor by clicking on this link:\nhttps://westfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/westford-health-dept-healthy-relationships/ URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/healthy-relationships/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/healthy-relationships-wcnv.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20230802T171033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T154456Z UID:10000104-1698156000-1698163200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Community Wellness Assistance DESCRIPTION:Community Wellness Coordinator Nicole Laviolette will be available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library Mary Atwood Meeting Room to assist residents. No appointment needed. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/community-wellness-assistance-2/2023-10-24/ LOCATION:J.V. Fletcher Library\, 50 Main St.\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Community-Wellness-Assistance-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231012T172354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T163634Z UID:10000261-1698345000-1698352200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:MBTA Communities Act Compliance Planning DESCRIPTION:Westford is rezoning for multi-family housing to comply with the MBTA Communities Act\, address the need for more diverse housing types\, and revitalize underutilized properties. This interactive Public Workshop will include background information about the MBTA Communities Act\, share work on the project to date\, and explore options for multi-family zoning in Westford. Much of the meeting time will be dedicated to hands-on design stations. Whether you an expert or know nothing about the MBTA Communities Act\, we would love for you to join us. \nThe event will be hosted in the Stony Brook Middle School auditorium on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/mbta-communities-act-compliance-planning/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MBTA-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231012T143131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T143131Z UID:10000237-1698489000-1698494400@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Hope and Healing Adult Grief Support Group DESCRIPTION:THE HOPE AND HEALING AULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP\nLAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH-10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\nSEPTEMBER – MAY\nST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST OLD PARISH HALL\n115 MIDDLESEX STREET\, N. CHELMSFORD\, MA 01863\nWHEN SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE DIES When someone close to you dies everything changes in your family\, in your life\, and your dreams. Often this can turn your life upside down. Know you are not alone in your grief and loneliness. The Hope and Healing Adult Grief Support Group continues to meet on the last Saturday of each month. All are welcome to a safe place to share your story\, find comfort\, hope and encouragement\, as you continue a new path in life. Registration is not required. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/hope-and-healing-adult-grief-support-group/2023-10-28/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20230831T192636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T192636Z UID:10000173-1698573600-1698595200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Not-So Haunted Halloween Family Farm Day DESCRIPTION:No tricks\, just treats! Come have a wicked good time with us on the farm for Halloween. \nPrice is per child – adults and children under 12 months are free.\nAll activities are included in the price:\n🍭Scavenger Hunt for Treats *please bring your own treat bag*\n🍬Treat Hay Rummage\n🐐Petting Zoo with costumes for the animals!\n🏆Prizes\n🚜Spooky Hayride (family-friendly!) \nTickets are for a 1.5-hour time slot on the farm. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes prior to your time slot URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/not-so-haunted-halloween-family-farm-day/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Not-So-Haunted-Halloween.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231016T163356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T163426Z UID:10000264-1698588000-1698595200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Westford Remembers Edgar Allan Poe DESCRIPTION:On October 29 we will celebrate and memorialize Poe’s time in Westford\, the impact he had on the community and the family he became so close to. We will dedicate a new David Christiana sculpture in memorial to Poe’s life in the place called his paradise (Westford) at the Parish Center of the Arts. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/westford-remembers-edgar-allan-poe/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231006T165345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T165345Z UID:10000231-1699084800-1699102800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:27th Annual Sporting Goods & Bake Sale - BSA Troop 159 DESCRIPTION:Westford Troop 159 is back again with its annual Sporting goods sale! \nRecycle your old equipment to someone new\, and find a bargain on your next skis\, hockey gear or a bike! Clean out that gear to free space in your shed\, garage or basement! \nSporting Goods & Bake Sale — Saturday\, November 4th\, 2023\, 8:00am to 1:00pm (First Parish Church\, 48 Main Street\, Westford\, MA). \nDonations Welcome! (Every Thursday night in October) — Support local Scouting by dropping off donations on Thursday nights. The Troop welcomes donations of gently-used equipment from 7:00-8:30 pm at the First Parish Church (town center). \nDonations will also be accepted the night before the sale (7-8:30pm on Friday\, 11/3). \nFor more information\, visit the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/T159wintersale or email wintersale@troop159westford.org URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/27th-annual-sporting-goods-bake-sale-bsa-troop-159/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/T159-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231027T155544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T155544Z UID:10000266-1699185600-1699196400@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Nashoba Valley Technical High School - Open House DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our annual Open House on November 5th from 12 – 3 pm at Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Tour the 18 technical programs\, learn about academic instruction\, athletics\, clubs and more. Application assistance is available. For more information: admissions@nashobatech.net.\nhttps://www.nashobatech.net URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/nashoba-valley-technical-high-school-open-house/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/open-house.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231017T062520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T062520Z UID:10000265-1699471800-1699477200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Honoring Massachusetts Women Past and Present DESCRIPTION:Fredie Kay will present the history of women’s suffrage in both Massachusetts and nationwide\, and show a brief video (“Looking Back and Moving Forward” with the song\, “A Woman’s Voice”) summarizing the events of Suffrage100MA over its 13 year history. Fredie will conclude with Suffrage100MA’s plans to transition to become (virtual at first) the Massachusetts Women’s History Center with its flagship project\, the Massachusetts Women’s Hall of Fame! URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/honoring-massachusetts-women-past-and-present/ LOCATION:Westford Historical Society\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fredie-Kay-Promo-WCAT-002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231004T161533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T161533Z UID:10000227-1699520400-1699531200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid DESCRIPTION:The town of Westford is offering a free Adult Mental Health First Aid training on November 9th and November 16th\, 2023\, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Council on Aging\, 20 Pleasant Street Westford . The Adult Mental Health First Aid training teaches adults how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Please email Nicole Laviolette\, Community Wellness Coordinator for questions and to register @ nlaviolette@westfordma.gov URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-2/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AMHFA-Flyer-11.9-11.16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20230913T154232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T154325Z UID:10000190-1699556400-1699561800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Monthly Parent Support Group DESCRIPTION:Are you experiencing the challenges of parenting a child who may be struggling with their mental health? \nJoin us for our monthly parent support sessions where you will learn new coping skills\, new resources and receive caring support. \nThe group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library Meeting Room. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Community Wellness Coordinator Nicole Laviolette at nlaviolette@westfordma.gov or 978-399-2503. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/parent-support-group/2023-11-09/ LOCATION:J.V. Fletcher Library\, 50 Main St.\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Updated-Parent-Support-Group-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231010T152404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T152404Z UID:10000235-1699556400-1699563600@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Westford built on Stone\, the History of the Westford Quarries with McLaughlin and Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Westford Museum (2 Boston Rd) and discover where the Westford Quarries were located\, who owned them and the people that worked there in an insightful PowerPoint presentation with Geoff Hall and Rich McLaughlin. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/westford-built-on-stone-the-history-of-the-westford-quarries-with-mclaughlin-and-hall/ LOCATION:Westford Historical Society\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Merrell-Quarry-photo-crop-RMcL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231110T065443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T065443Z UID:10000290-1699642800-1699653600@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Little Shop of Horrors @ WA DESCRIPTION:Westford Academy Theater Arts presents\nLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS\n25th Anniversary Production URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/little-shop-of-horrors-wa/2023-11-10/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LHS-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231031T151159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T151159Z UID:10000269-1699687800-1699740000@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Evening Barn Dance DESCRIPTION:On November 11 (7:30-9:30pm)\, the evening dance will be called by veteran Don Veino! Don loves to create opportunities for dancers to have FUN\, no matter the group size or level of experience. He is one of the organizers for the Monday night contra dance series at Concord’s Scout House\, and specializes in highlighting local New England talent\, as well as helping new dancers and performers get their start working with experienced performers and dancers. Don has been writing quite a few contra and other types of dances recently\, and his dances have been called in several venues across North America and overseas! Learn more about Don at veino.com. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/evening-barn-dance/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BarnDance_2023-A.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231110T065443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T065443Z UID:10000291-1699729200-1699740000@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Little Shop of Horrors @ WA DESCRIPTION:Westford Academy Theater Arts presents\nLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS\n25th Anniversary Production URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/little-shop-of-horrors-wa/2023-11-11/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LHS-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231031T150706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T150706Z UID:10000268-1699794000-1699804800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Service dog fundraiser event DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a few hours of fun\, games\, music\, food\, cool items for sale\, over 300 dollars worth of gift cards and items from small local businesses for raffles\, and learn about working dogs while helping me cover the cost of a life-changing service dog \nWhy come and support:\nI am fundraising for a multipurpose service dog\, to help mitigate debilitating symptoms of long-term chronic medical conditions including Dysautonomia\, PTSD\, and more. Some of the many tasks they will be taught include alerting me to high heart rates\, helping me walk and not fall while in extreme dizziness and weakness episodes\, and interrupting flashbacks. These tasks are Life changes\, independence\, and better quality of life. Please support me in making this possible. \nYou can contact me with any questions through my Instagram it.all.matters\, Facebook messenger at Sarah Caiazzo Pyke\, or through email at justbekind2018@gmail.com \nOur GoFundMe and story:\nhttps://gofund.me/6fc790d8 URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/service-dog-fundraiser-event/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0807.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231010T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T152153Z UID:10000236-1699795800-1699801200@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Women’s Roles in the Military: Then and Now DESCRIPTION:Local resident Lynne Stader’s slide presentation Women’s Roles in the Military: Then and Now pays tribute to the contributions of women in service to our nation’s military from the Revolutionary War to the present. The Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/womens-roles-in-the-military-then-and-now/ LOCATION:Westford Historical Society\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WW2-women-Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153919 CREATED:20231031T150614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T150614Z UID:10000270-1699797600-1699804800@westfordcat.org SUMMARY:Family Barn Dance DESCRIPTION:On November 12 (2-4pm)\, the family dance will be called by Alex Cumming! Alex is a folk singer\, accordionist\, pianist\, dance caller and Artistic Director for Revels North. He performs songs and tunes from around the United Kingdom and America with a great depth of knowledge of the tradition. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic dance-able accordion style\, strong voice and his fun and engaging stage presence. Alex is also an experienced teacher and workshop leader. He has run group workshops in Dance\, song and music for many schools and some of the top folk festivals and organizations including CDSS (CountryDance and Song Society of America)\, Sidmouth Folk Week\, EFDSS (English Folk Dance and Song Society)\, Towersey Festival\, Folk Arts Center of New England and Folk South West. Learn more about Alex at alexcummingmusic.com. URL:https://westfordcat.org/event/family-barn-dance/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westfordcat.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BarnDance_2023-B.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR