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, FEBRUARY 15

• The New England Country Music Club will hold a live music country dance on Sunday, Feb. 15 featuring “Borrowed Time” at the Progressive Club, 18 Whitin Street, North Uxbridge. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Music 1-5 p.m.

Starting WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

• Back by popular demand, St. Patrick's Church, 7 East Street, Whitinsville will be offering delicious Fish & Chips Dinners again this year during Lent on Ash Wednesday (Feb 18th) & Fridays (Feb 20- Mar 27) from 4:30pm to 7pm.

Dinner options are baked fish/baked potato & coleslaw or fried fish/fries & coleslaw dinners for $18. Vegetable Soup or Clam Chowder for $8/bowl. In-house dining includes drink/dessert.

Place orders to go by calling 508-234-5656 after 4pm. Payment by Venmo or Cash. Thank you for supporting the Youth in Action Summer Service Trip to Bowling Green, KY

Starting FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

• St. Denis Church will offer fish dinners on Fridays during Lent – Feb. 20 & 27 and Mar. 20 and 27. Dinners will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. at the church, 23 Manchaug Road, Douglas. Includes baked fish, cole salw, tartar sauce and your choice of baked potato or rice. Cost is $15 adults and $5 children aged 11 and older. Age 10 and younger are free. A Chef’s Special will be announed one week prior and available while supplies last. Clam chowder, $5/ cup and $8/bowl.  Mac & cheese for kids age 11 and up, $5.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22

• Annual Maple Sugaring Weekend at River Bend Farm will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb.22. Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is recommended at bit.ly/blstsugaring26. Limited spots will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours will include outdoor activities. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center, unless stated otherwise. For the most up-to-date programming information, call 508-278-7604 or visit bit.ly/blstupdates. Call 617-645-0358 for accessibility information. 

The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park is located at 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

• Come to the first ever Active Agers health Fair for Older Adults at Plummer Place, 20 Highland Street, Whitinsville. The event is packed with fun and engaging activities, screening and wellness tips to keep you thriving. The first 20 people will receive a free reflective drawstring backpack. Free door prizes and grab and go snacks will be available as well as bone density tests and blood pressure screenings. There is a $5 attendance fee, payable in cash at the door. Featured vendors and Organizations: Agria Draper Place, Azza Law, Alzheimer’s Association, BrightStarCare, Cornerstone, Fallon Health, HearJoy Audiology, Lifeline, Salmon Home Care, SHINE and TriValley, Inc.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

• St. Peter’s Parish in Northbridge is having a Meatloaf Dinner on Saturday, February 28th starting at 5:30 pm in the parish hall. Bring you family and friends for a wonderful meal and meet some new friends. Tickets are $17 per dinner and include salad and dessert. To go meals will be available for pick up at 5:00pm. All orders must be purchased in advance by Tuesday, February 24th. Please call 508-234-2156 or email the parish office: [email protected] for tickets.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

• Worcester Model Railroaders, Inc. Annual Show & Sale, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Auburn Elks Club, 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn. Adm: $6, children under 12 are free. The show has approximately 25 model railroad dealers offering items for sale as well as HO & N scale operating layouts available for viewing. Raffle tickets for a complete 4’x8’ model railroad layout (on display) will be available at the show. The 60’x 40’ Worcester Model Railroad Club layout will be open and operating using Digital Command Control and is only 15 minutes from the show in Webster, MA. For directions go to www.wmrr.org. Info: Ralph Kimball, 508-868-5189, [email protected] and www.wmrr.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

• Shamrock & Roll St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon and Concert at Plummer Place. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Event is 12:30 -2 p.m. Snow date is Thursday, March 12.  Local musician and singer Russ Pimental will play a Celtic mix of songs along with some oldies and goodies, as well as cover tunes by the Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash and Church Berry. A themed corned beef sandwich luncheon is included. Sponsored by State Rep. David Muradian and the Friends of Northbridge Elders (F.I.N.E.) $10 per ticket. Limit two per person. Northbridge residents have priority. Tickets go on sale  February 9 at the Plummer Place main office, 20 Highland Street, Whitinsville.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

• The 26th Annual Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville. Register early and save on your booth. Save room to taste the goods at the Best of the Valley Chowderfest and vote for 2026 People’s Choice. Judges will award a separate prize.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 & SUNDAY, MARCH 15

• Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild will hold their biennial quilt show on Saturday and Sunday, March 14th and 15th at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School from 10:00-4:00 P.M. Visitors to the show will have the opportunity to view the TPQG Raffle Quilt and to purchase raffle tickets to win this beautiful quilt. The quilt measures 74.5" by 74.5" and is named Dresden Bloom. The quilt was created by TPQG members Karen Pierce, Glory Torres, and Rita Partridge. Their focus in creating this quilt was to find a pattern that showcased both applique and piecing techniques. Once the pattern was determined fabrics were selected that were bright and cheerful. The quilt was custom quilted by Kimberly Cloutier of Blooming Quilts.