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].

Saturday, August 23 and 

sunday, august 24

• The Friends of the Grafton Public Library will be holding a Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. and on Sunday August 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Browse a selection of gently used books,

games, puzzles, DVDs and more.

ATTENTION TEACHERS! We are offering you 50% off ALL books so you can stock up on everything your classroom needs for this school year. Please bring your school ID.

We are also again offering a bag sale on Sunday - fill a bag for $5 Prices range from $0.50 - $2.00/book. Special pricing for collections. Cash, credit card, or check.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

• Blackstone Valley Libraries Cribbage Tournament from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common.Come represent your local library at this Cribbage Tournament. Test your cribbage skills against the other towns’ teams, and see if your team can bring home the trophy. Don’t miss out on an evening of strategy, laughter, and great company. Please bring your own cribbage board and cards, as we only have a limited number of sets available. Contact Grafton Public Library to register at graftonlibrary.org

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

• Charlton Old Home Day Festivities open at 11 a.m. with music by “Holdin Back; The 60’s”  including tunes from the Beatles, Box Tops, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more. See feature story for full list of events.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

• Local author, Joel Bohy, who wrote “Bullet Strikes from the First Days of the American Revolution” will share his knowledge of the fight for America’s freedom at 7 p.m. in the first Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton. Courtesy of the Sutton Historical Society.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

• The Knights of Columbus #1562 of St. Mary’s Parish presents the 2025 Annual Car Show & Community Event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Uxbridge High School, 300 Quaker Highway, Uxbridge. Registration of cars begins at 8:30 a.m. 

The event promises a day filled with classic and custom cars, family–friendly activities, local vendors, music, food, raffles and more – all in support of local charitable initiatives such as Camp Sunshine, Our Lady of the Valley Scholarship and Abby’s House.

All makes and models of cars are welcome, whether classic or muscle cars, motorcycles trucks or military vehicles. 

Trophies (popular vote) 1 p.m.; Dash plaques (first 200); Food trucks, door prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawing, DJ, local emergency vehicles, Kids Fun Zone, face painting, balloons, caricatures and more.

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Vehicle entry fees, $10 or donation.

• Grafton Collectibles Fair September 6 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Coins, comics, records, toys, sports and fantasy cards, sports memorabilia at Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Road, Grafton.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

• The New England Country Music Club will hold a dance on Sept. 7 with live classic country music by "Al Carter" and on Sept. 21 with "South County Line" at the Progressive Club,18 Whitin St., Uxbridge. Doors open at 12:15, music 1-5. Snacks may be brought in, cash bar for beverages.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

• The Grafton Land Trust is hosting a “Good Dog Run” at the Lions Club property on Brigham Hill Road, Grafton. It will be a fun run for dogs and owners. Keep an eye on social media (Facebook and Instagram) for more information. If you would like to receive an email about the event, contact admin@graftonlandtrust. org    

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

• Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary Fall Festival 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with local artisan, resellers, music, and delicious food at our annual festival celebrating local talent and community spirit. Family activities, bouncy house, pumpkin painting and visits from the Sanctuary’s animals. 56 Capen Road, Charlton. Rain date: September 21. 

• Open Sky Community Services is pleased to announce that it will host the 11th Annual Valley Bag Toss on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the historic Alternatives’ Whitin Mill in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. This inclusive cornhole tournament serves as both a community celebration and an important fundraiser in support of Open Sky’s health and wellness programs, which benefit nearly 8,000 individuals throughout Central Massachusetts.

The tournament will take place from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA, and is open to participants of all abilities, age 14 and older. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited and the event is expected to sell out. Individuals and teams interested in participating may register online at www.openskycs.org/valleybagtoss.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• 19th Annual Uxbridge Senior Center Golf Outing at the Whitinsville Golf Club. Nine holes, 12 p.m. shotgun start. Teams of four. $100 fee per golfer includes cart and buffet dinner. Dinner only $30. Tee Sponsor $100. Send checks to Uxbridge Elderly Connection, Inc., c/o Russ Rosborough, P.O. Box 215, Uxbridge, MA 01569.  

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 and SUNDAY OCTOBER 19

•Waters Farm Days – see article coming in September 26 issue of Blackstone Valley Xpress

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

• Fall Festival in Nelson Park, North Grafton, 6 Prentice Street from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be music, inflatables, food trucks, and local businesses  joining in on the fun! FREE!! Music, food, games and more ! Decorate a pumpkin and build a scarecrow while supplies last. Presented by Coral Care & Country Bank. 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

• Friendly Trick or Treat from 3 – 4 p.m.at Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road,Grafton.  Hosted by Grafton Rec and sponsored by the Town.  The event is designed for ages 5 and under, though all are welcome. Come visit Town Hall and trick or treat at town offices and tables set up by local businesses. Dress up in your costume and collect goodies in a safely lighted and non-scary environment. Start at the Senior Center Gym tent to collect your bag and a map. Face painting available!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER  25   

• The Historic Sutton Center Walking Tour  begins at 5 p.m. on Sutton Town Common, 4 Uxbridge Road. Re-enactors will guide visitors to multiple stops around the Common sharing the town’s history and some stories befitting the Halloween season                                                              

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

• Then Grafton Land Trust will hold its annual dinner meeting at 6 p.m. at the Highfields Golf Club in Grafton. This year’s speaker will be Dr. Stephen Mrozowski, the founding director of the Andrew Fiske Memorial Center for Archeological Research at University of Massachusetts Boston.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• Charlotte Wilson will share fascinating facts about Sutton’s citizenry during Revolutionary days at 7 p.m. in the first Congregational Church, 307 Boston Road, Sutton. Courtesy of the Sutton Historical Society.