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04 / 5
Start: 9:30 am
End: 3:30 pm
The Woburn Guild of Artists Saturday April 5, 2008 The Woburn Guild of Artists will be sponsoring an Open Painting Workshop featuring noted artist Caleb Stone. The workshop will be open to non-member artists as well as members. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
The Woburn Public Library Annual Gala and Auction is be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the Café Escadrille in Burlington. This year’s live auction will provide attendees an opportunity to bid on a week long cruise from Boston to Bermuda aboard the Norwegian Dawn, a new ship with ocean view stateroom accommodations, Red Sox/Yankees tickets at Fenway and also at the soon to be defunct Yankee Stadium, several pairs of Red Sox tickets, and a variety of autographed sports memorabilia. Guests can also bid on a variety of sculptures from noted artist, Robert Shure, or a trip to Stowe, VT. Also up for bids are a Dustin Pedroia (Rookie of the Year in ’07) autographed baseball, and a Randy Moss framed photo with autograph. They will also have Woburn historical books and photos which include: History of Woburn by Samuel Sewall; Woburn Records of Births, Deaths, and Marriages: Part X; Marriage Intentions, 1699-1890, by Edward F. Johnson; four 7 x 9” mounted photographs by Baldwin Coolidge of the Woburn Public Library, ca. 1889. In addition to the live auction, this year’s Gala also features many enticing raffles, and the purchase of a “lucky” raffle ticket could win you your own wine cellar or one of several theme-based baskets. The Annual Gala and Auction is always a spectacular celebration, as well as a major fundraising event for the Woburn Public Library. It’s an evening that combines elegance with an enthusiastic show of community support for the Library, and the Café Escadrille is a wonderful venue for this genuinely enjoyable event. Come relax with friends in their lovely function rooms before enjoying a superb dinner. Tickets for the 5th Annual Gala and Auction are $100.00 per person and are available at the Library. To participate in or help to sponsor the event please contact Jim Major (978-229-2202 or james.a.major@comcast.net) | ||
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04 / 7
Start: 4:00 pm
The library now has a book club for high school students, as well. The new High School Book Club meets the first Monday of the month, and the first meeting is Monday, October 1 at 4pm. Bring titles of your favorite books and your thoughts on what we should read. And come hungry because there will be snacks. For any questions about teen services at the library please contact Assistant Reference/Young Adult Librarian Christi Showman Farrar at 781-933-0148 or cfarrar@minlib.net. And check out the library’s MySpace page: www.myspace.com/woburnpubliclibrary | ||
04 / 8
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
The Mishawum Choral Society will hold open rehearsals throughout January, beginning Jan 8, at The First Baptist Church in Woburn center, corner of Main St. (Rte 38) and Winn Streets. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who can read music and have experience in choral singing are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30 PM for spring concert to be performed May 4, 2008. For more information, go to website at http://www.mishawumchoral.org or call 781-932-8240 or 781-438-4379. | ||
04 / 9
Start: 12:00 pm
Social Capital Inc. is very pleased to announce its first annual Social Capitalist Luncheon. The Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, April 9th at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Beacon Hill. Featuring delicious food and drinks, a good time is sure to be had by all. This exciting new event in the heart of Boston will raise awareness of SCI's success by recognizing individuals who exemplify its mission. Please nominate your favorite Social Capitalist today to have them considered for an award on April 9th. Start: 7:00 pm
Middle school students are invited to join the Middle School Book Club which meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm. Each meeting is a chance to talk about a great book, sample tasty snacks and make new friends. The first meeting of the school year is Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm. To join the group, just come to the meeting or contact Christi Showman Farrar at the library. | ||
04 / 10
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:15 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Woburn will be closed on Thursday, April 10, for its Annual Recognition Reception. The event starts at 7 pm and wraps up around 8:15 pm. This is a formal club event. All invitees, please RSVP to the Club at 781-935-3777. | ||
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04 / 15
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:15 pm
April 15, 2008
9:30am – 12:15pm
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
The Mishawum Choral Society will hold open rehearsals throughout January, beginning Jan 8, at The First Baptist Church in Woburn center, corner of Main St. (Rte 38) and Winn Streets. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who can read music and have experience in choral singing are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30 PM for spring concert to be performed May 4, 2008. For more information, go to website at http://www.mishawumchoral.org or call 781-932-8240 or 781-438-4379. | ||
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04 / 17
Start: 7:00 pm
"Watercolor Demonstration by William E. Ternes Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:00 P.M., New Horizons at Choate, Terrace Lounge Start: 7:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
APRIL “OPEN HOUSE” DISCUSSES Managing Public Finances in a Recessionary Economy: A Conversation with Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy Cahill | ||
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04 / 19
Start: 10:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
On Saturday April 19th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM Woburn will be celebrating its annual Earth Day program at the Woburn Mall, 300 Mishawum Road, which is being sponsored by WREN (Woburn Residents Environmental Network) and The Woburn Mall. WREN is looking for applicants wanting to participate, setting up their displays with the tables provided free of charge. This event has grown each year since Woburn began in 1990 and with the community's participation it will continue to do so. | ||
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04 / 22
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 04/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/25/2008 - 11:59am
Schools Closed for April Vacation Start: 6:30 pm
Burbeen Free Lecture Series Presents Two for the Price (free) of One!: SCENES, SONGS, AND STORIES OF OLD WOBURN and THE TORNADO OF 1925 On Tuesday night, April 22nd, singer/narrator Keith Sullivan, Library Director/projectionist Kathy O’Doherty and local historian John McElhiney will present programs at the Joyce Middle School under the auspices of the Burbeen Free Lecture Series. And, as the name indicates, the event is free to the public. The first program starts at 7:00 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
6:30 - 7:30: team captains 7:30 - 8:30: planning committee Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
The Mishawum Choral Society will hold open rehearsals throughout January, beginning Jan 8, at The First Baptist Church in Woburn center, corner of Main St. (Rte 38) and Winn Streets. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who can read music and have experience in choral singing are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30 PM for spring concert to be performed May 4, 2008. For more information, go to website at http://www.mishawumchoral.org or call 781-932-8240 or 781-438-4379. | ||
04 / 23
(all day)
Start: 04/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/25/2008 - 11:59am
Schools Closed for April Vacation Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Woburn CoffeeHouse is an exciting way to bring people together, share ideas, artistic mediums and break bread over a hot mug of coffee or tea! The CoffeeHouse takes place from 7pm - 9pm at the North Suburban YMCA. We look forward to seeing you there! If you or anyone you know is a poet, musician, performance or visual artist, dancer, etc. please feel free to inquire about being a feature performer at the Woburn CoffeeHouse, the hottest thing in town! If you would like to stay informed about upcoming Woburn Arts & Culture Today events click here, enter your email address, and from the list choose “Woburn Arts & Culture Today”! The Woburn CoffeeHouse is made possible by the Woburn Arts/Culture Initiative with Northwest Suburban Health Alliance/CHNA 15 DoN funds from Lahey Clinic. | ||
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Start: 04/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/25/2008 - 11:59am
Schools Closed for April Vacation | ||
04 / 25
End: 11:59 am
Start: 04/22/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/25/2008 - 11:59am
Schools Closed for April Vacation | ||
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04 / 28
Start: 6:35 pm
End: 8:05 pm
Raise money with your workout! | ||
04 / 29
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Illusions Hair Designs & Tranquilities and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage team up with the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn to host "Cuts For Kids" on Tuesday, April 29th. From 4:00-8:00 pm, kids' haircuts will be only $10 and adult haircuts will be $20! All proceeds go directly to the Boys & Girls Club of Woburn. Reservations and Walk-Ins welcomed. For more information call Illusions Hair Designs at (781) 376-4044. Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
The Mishawum Choral Society will hold open rehearsals throughout January, beginning Jan 8, at The First Baptist Church in Woburn center, corner of Main St. (Rte 38) and Winn Streets. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who can read music and have experience in choral singing are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30 PM for spring concert to be performed May 4, 2008. For more information, go to website at http://www.mishawumchoral.org or call 781-932-8240 or 781-438-4379. | ||
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Start: 7:00 pm
The Big Dig at the Woburn Public Library The Boston Globe’s investigative reporter Sean P. Murphy, who has written hundreds of stories on the Big Dig, will give an illustrated presentation on the $15 billion project, at the Woburn Library on Thursday May 1st at 7:00 P.M.. The talk, which will be followed by a question and answer period, is sponsored by the Library and is free to the public. All are welcome. This event is handicap accessible; please contact the Library before the program at 781-937-0405 for further information. | ||
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Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:30 pm
The Honorable Thomas McLaughlin, Mayor of Woburn
The Woburn Council on Aging and The Hearthstone Alzheimer's Foundation Present:
The Third Annual Mayor's Forum
on Alzheimer's Disease Friday, May 2nd at The Woburn Senior Center
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Hear the acoustic sounds of local teen musical artists at the Intrepid Keystone Club’s Coffee House. For $5, teens can hang out, drink coffee and listen to live music in the Club’s Black Box Theatre and Cadillac Café this Friday, May 2, 2008, 7:00-10:00 pm. | ||
