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, APRIL 25

• The museum of the Millbury Historical Society in the Asa Waters Mansion will be open from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Some of the museum’s holdings are: 100 years of Aftermath year books; photos of churches, schools, downtown and sports. Also, scrapbooks, research books, and the histories of Millbury and Sutton going back to colonial times. President Taft photo memorabilia, military uniforms, guns and flags.

SAturday, MAY 2

• Friends of the Auburn Library Annual Book Sale from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn. Cash, check, credit card or PayPal. All proceeds of the book sale will be used to fund and enhance services, expand programs and purchase other extraordinary items not included in the municipal budget.

• Northbridge Fire Dept Annual Spaghetti Supper from 4-8 p.m. Join us for dine-in or takeout featuring spaghetti with homemade meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. All proceeds support our annual fireworks display.

Thursday, May 7

• Valley Chapel invites the community to join in a special time of prayer on from 6-7 p.m. in the church café, as part of the National Day of Prayer. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer, an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, when people across the United States are encouraged to come together in prayer for the nation. Established by Congress in 1952, this day has become a meaningful tradition, uniting individuals, families, churches, and communities in seeking God’s guidance, wisdom, and blessing. The National Day of Prayer has deep roots in American history, dating back to 1775, when the Continental Congress first called for a day of prayer as the nation sought direction and unity. Today, it continues to serve as a reminder of the importance of turning to God in times of both challenge and gratitude. Valley Chapel’s gathering will be a simple and meaningful time set aside to seek God together, lift up our nation, and glorify Him. All are welcome to attend—whether coming individually, with family, or as part of a group.This local observance is part of a nationwide movement, with prayer events taking place from coast to coast, bringing people from all backgrounds together in a spirit of humility, hope, and faith. We warmly invite anyone who would like to join us in prayer as we seek God for renewal, guidance, and blessing for our community and our country.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

• The 11th Annual Family Fun Fishing Day at River Ben Farm, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a rain date on Sunday. Fishing will take place until 1 p.m. with awards at 1:30 p.m. There will be activities for the whole family with food and ice cream available for purchase. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Fishing poles, bail and instruction will be available with pre-registration and participants are welcome to bring their own. Pre-registration will open on April 15 at openskycs.org/fishingday2026. This is a free event, but pre-registration iHosted by Open Sky Community Services and Blackstone River Watershed Association. 

• Calling all Gardeners, Growers & Farmers to the 5th Annual Dudley Grows Together Plant Hop The Dudley Agricultural Advisory Commission is excited to announce the 5th Annual Dudley Grows Together Plant Hop, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — rain or shine. The Plant Hop is a community event that gives local Dudley farmers and gardeners the opportunity to sell vegetable and flower seedlings directly from their homes or growing locations throughout Dudley.  A map of participating locations will be created and distributed by the Commission so visitors from Dudley and surrounding communities can easily travel from stop to stop to shop for locally grown plants. New this year, the Agricultural Advisory Commission seeks Dudley residents who are interested in participating as plant sellers. Gardeners are welcome to sell vegetable or flower seedlings and plants (please note cannabis and hemp plants are not permitted). Residents who would like to participate should sign up by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] so their location can be included on the official event map. The deadline to sign up as a seller is Monday, April 20, 2026.

• Saint Peter’s Parish in Northbridge is having an Italian Chicken Dinner on Saturday, May 16th 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, May 12th. Please call 508-234-2156 or email the parish office: [email protected] for tickets.

Thursday, May 21

• The Metacomet Land Trust will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 starting at 6:30 pm with a business meeting and the presentation of Community Spirit awards at the Sutton High School auditorium at 383 Boston Road in Sutton. This will be followed at 7 pm by our guest speaker, Stefanie Covino. Covino is the Executive Director of the Blackstone Watershed Collaborative and she will discuss the importance of our land and water nexus. She will describe how the work of the Collaborative and Metacomet Land Trust is critical to the overall health of the communities where Metacomet works including Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Franklin, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge and Wrentham in south Central Massachusetts. We will also play a quick round of watershed trivia! Please join us as we all strive to know our watershed better. For more information, go to MetacometLandTrust.org.

• The Douglas Open Space Committee invites Douglas landowners to attend an informational session on how to protect their fields and forests. The event will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at the Douglas Municipal Center at 29 Depot Street in the Resource Room. A MassWoods land preservation webinar will be shown and Lisa Mosczynski, President of the area’s regional Metacomet Land Trust, will provide additional information and answer questions. Excellent permanent protection is available to landowners and can offer property tax reduction or elimination, be tailored to specific needs such as including a building envelope for future generations and offer peace of mind for estate planning. Permanent protection also has great public benefits including watershed protection, habitat preservation for flora and fauna and permanent protection for our farmland through agricultural preservation restrictions. Come find out more! For more information email [email protected].

Saturday, May 23

• FREE Kids Clothing Giveaway + Family Fun Day! 2nd Annual Event! Looking for kids’ clothing and a fun day out for the family? Come join us—you won’t want to miss it!

Valley Chapel is hosting a FREE Kids Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, May 23 from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at our Youth Center (130 Douglas Rd, Uxbridge).

TUESDAY, JUNE 2

• BVT Band & Choir host concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Competition Center at BVT, 5 Pleasant Street, Upton. The music program at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT) Conducted by Dr. Colton Cox, students will showcase their musical talents in a dynamic performance. The ensembles will perform a diverse selection of music spanning genres from folk and classical to pop and movie soundtracks and incorporate singing in multiple languages. This program is funded in part by grants from the Grafton, Northbridge and Upton Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Students, families and community members are invited to attend the free performance, which is open to the public. 

Saturday, JUNE 20

• Dudley's Town-wide Yard Sale! What better time for a yard sale than the end of spring-cleaning season?  Office: 508-949-8030 Mobile: 508-847-2206 The Dudley Recreation Commission has set its annual town-wide yard sale for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 20, with a rain date of June 27. Residents are invited to set up and sell at their home or at the Dudley Town Hall where free 10x10-foot spaces are available in the parking lot on a first-come, first served basis. A site map, prepared by the Recreation Commission, will guide bargain hunters to the sale locations. Participants are encouraged to register for free by June 6 to be included in a map. The maps will be available for a $3 donation at the Dudley Town Hall from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. To register, email [email protected] with your name, address, phone and description of the items for sale, or stop by the Recreation Office at Town hall.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 

• Northbridge Annual Fireworks Show. (Rain date July 19) Gates open at 5 p.m. Celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with an evening of music, activities, food and a spectacular fireworks display at Northbridge Middle School in Whitinsville.