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, June 13

• Dementia Friendly Charlton Brunch

If you and/or a loved one are living with dementia, join us for a welcoming, low-key social outing. Dementia Friendly Charlton is hosting brunch for those with dementia and their care partners on Saturday, June 13 from 10:30am to 12pm at the Charlton Federated Church, 64 Main St, Charlton. To help us plan, please register your interest in attending before June 8 th . Recognizing that unexpected situations may arise, cancellations can be made up to the morning of the event. To register, cancel or for questions: phone (508-248-5550) or email: [email protected]. Please provide name and number of attendees.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16

• Regional musician and Dan Kirouac will bring his successful and singer Dan Kirouac will bring his program The Music of McCartney: The World’s Most Successful Songwriter to the Oxford Free Public Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. The program, delivered on piano and vocals, will explore the music of Paul McCartney from the Beatles years through Wings and into the 1980s, highlighted by informational commentary. Dan Kirouac is a 40-year veteran of the New England music scene, and has appeared in two long-term Beatles tribute bands from 2000 to 2022. The program is free and open to the public.  For more information, please call the library at (508) 987-6003. This program is sponsored by the Oxford Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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.

•  The 7th Annual Church Street Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m.–2 p.m., rain or shine, on Church Street in Whitinsville, hosted by the Milltown Merchants. The event has grown into a community gathering featuring local shops, vendors selling handmade goods, food, family activities, young entrepreneurs, and opportunities for neighbors to come together and spend time in downtown Whitinsville. It’s something many families now look forward to each summer.

Seven years ago, several local Church Street shop owners came together with the hope of bringing the tradition back to life from its Baker’s Dept. Store roots, not only as a shopping event, but as a true community gathering. Since then, the sale has grown into a yearly celebration focused on supporting local businesses, connecting neighbors, and bringing families and the community together. While guests can certainly enjoy shopping from over 30 local vendors, artisans, makers, and small businesses, the day is about much more than shopping. It is about community spirit, seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, supporting local families, and spending a fun day together in the heart of Whitinsville. This year’s event will feature local vendors, handmade goods, food, kids’ activities, family-friendly entertainment, and a special Youth Entrepreneur Area showcasing talented young business owners from the community.

The Church Street Sidewalk Sale continues to be a reminder of what makes small-town communities so special, neighbors supporting neighbors and local businesses working together to create something meaningful for the community.

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.

• Come and celebrate America's 250th with St. Patrick's Parish, 7 East Street, Whitinsville on Saturday, July 18th from 5pm - 9pm.  They will be serving dynamites and ice-cold beer prior to the Northbridge fireworks!  The menu will also include hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, and treats. Take-out options will also be available.  FMI 508-234-5656 . Payment by cash or VENMO. The rain date for this event is July 19th.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

• The Whitin Community Center (WCC) is excited to invite all automotive enthusiasts and families alike to celebrate the 12th Anniversary of our highly anticipated “Cars In The Park” event. Join us for a day of automotive excellence and community fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the picturesque 7.5 acre Whitin Park, located at 60 Main St., Whitinsville.  This year’s Cars In The Park promises an unforgettable showcase of classic and contemporary cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Participants can vie for the prestigious Best In Show title and 25 other trophy categories, People’s Choice Award, with the first 100 registered vehicles again this year receiving exclusive Show Dash Plaques and Goodie Bags. The event will also feature a selection of food trucks, exhibit vendors, a 50/50 raffle, and live entertainment, ensuring a fun-filled day for the entire family. Entry is complimentary for all spectators, making it the perfect summer outing.  Last year’s event had a turnout of over 300 cars! Vehicle owners are encouraged to register early and take advantage of a special $10 donation fee before July 15th, after which the registration donation will increase to $20. Pre-registration closes on August 12, 2026. Registration for vehicles is available online at www.WhitinCommunityCenter.com, in-person at our Member Services Desk, or on the day of the event. Additionally, we are now welcoming applications from exhibit and food vendors looking to be part of this exciting event. Funds raised during Cars In The Park will directly support the Whitin Community Center’s mission as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the health, well-being, and community spirit of the Blackstone Valley. For more information on vehicle and vendor registration, volunteering, or any other inquiries, please visit our website or contact Tammy Bodwell, Director of Operations, at [email protected] or call 508-234-8184 ext 118.