NOTE: Community bulletin board-type items are welcome for inclusion in the Happenings! section of the Xpress newspapers. Please allow enough lead time for publication. Email your calendar or event notice to [email protected]. 

SUNDAY, FEBRUAY 16

New England Country Music Club Dances

The New England Country Music Club will sponsor the following dance with live Classic Country Bands at the Progressive Club, 18 Whitin St., N. Uxbridge.

Feb. 16 – “The Farm Hands”

Doors open at 12:15 p.m., music 1-5 p.m.; $11 for non-members. Snacks may be brought in, cash bar for beverages. For more information, visit http://www.Facebook.com/NECountryMusicClub.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

• Author/TV host Ronny LeBlanc of Discovery and Travel Channel will be at the Charlton Senior Center to talk about UFOs in New England. He has appeared on such shows as “Expedition Bigfoot” and “Paranormal: Caught on Camera.”

• Charlton Special Town Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Charlton Middle School, 2 Oxford Road to take action on an article proposing to change the position of Town Clerk from an elected to an appointed position. The single warrant article was brought by a citizen petition.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 and SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

• Maple Sugaring Weekend: The sweet time of year has come around again. Not Valentine’s Day, it’s the annual Maple Sugaring Weekend on Feb. 22 and 23 at River Bend Farm. Guided tours will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and last about 90 minutes. The event takes place at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, 287 Oak Street Uxbridge.  The program meets in the River Bend Farm Visitor Center.

The program is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is recommended at https://www.eventbrite.com./o/massachusetts-dept-of-conservation-and- recreation-104507862751. 

Limited spots will be available at the door on a first come, first serve basis. Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the outdoors. The program will be held rain, snow or sun. For information on accessibility and reasonable accommodations, call 617-645-0358 or email [email protected].

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

• Model Railroad Club Annual Show and Sale: The Worcester Model Railroaders, Inc.is hosting its 32nd Annual Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Auburn Elks Club, 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn. Admission is $6 for adults and children under 12 are free. Approximately 25 model railroad dealers are offering items for sale as well as HO & N scale operating layouts available for viewing. 

Raffle tickets for two, complete 4’x8’ model railroad layouts (on display) will be available at the show. The 60’x 40’ Worcester Model Railroad Club (WMRC) layout will be open and operating using Digital Command Control and is only 15 minutes from the show at the Club, 14 Railroad Ave.,  Webster. For directions, visit www.wmrr.org.

The WMRC is a non-profit club showcasing railroads in the New England area. For more information, contact Ralph Kimball at 508-868-5189, email [email protected] or visit: www.wmrr.org/.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

• The Charlton Senior Center will hold the Rainbow Café  at 4 p.m., a monthly get-together for LGBTQIA+ community to have a safe space to gather. The first meeting was held Feb. 11. Those from other communities are invited to attend. In the Senior Center, 37 Main Street (lower level Town Hall), Charlton. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 508-248-2231.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

• The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 25th Anniversary  Home & Community Expo at the Northbridge High School Field House, 427 Linwood Avenue. This is a unique chance for businesses, non-profits, and community organizations to connect with local residents to showcase their products and services. Register online at blackstonevalley.org/events or contact Liz O’Neil at 508-234-9090 or email [email protected].      

Third Wednesday of each Month

• Coin Show at the VFW Post 1385. 13 Cross Road, Uxbridge. 3-7 p.m. Free Admission, Free Appraisals