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Through Saturday, October 31

• Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church will host its annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser from Oct. 17 through Oct. 31 at the church, 3 Pleasant Street, Sutton. The pumpkin patch will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Holy Spirit ministries and outreach programs in the community. Visitors can stop by to choose a pumpkin while supporting the church’s work throughout the community. For more information, contact Holy Spirit Episcopal Church at 508-865-3103 or visit the church during the fundraiser.

Saturday, October 24

• The Blackstone Valley Crop Hunger Walk will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The walk will start at 9 am at the Village Congregational Church in Whitinsville with registration at 8:30 am. For more information, contact Barbara Fortin at 508-234-2137.

• Home Baked Ham & Bean Supper, October 24th, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Community House, 8 Court St, Uxbridge located behind the Uxbridge Town Common. Sponsored by the Uxbridge Congregational Church. Menu includes baked ham, home baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, brown bread, beverages & dessert. Donation of $15.00 per adult, children under 6 free. Raffles will also be available. For reservations call 818-430-3732. Limited tickets will be sold at door. Come enjoy great food and fellowship.

Sunday, October 25

• Pawtoberfest: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Uxbridge Dog Park, 375 Sutton St, Uxbridge

Saturday, November 7

• Our popular, annual Harvest Fair fundraiser to benefit Our Lady of Hope Parish will be held at St. James Church Hall, 89 Main Street, S. Grafton on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 9AM - 3PM. There will be something for everyone. We’ve increased our top Money Raffle prize to $1,000 and the White Elephant area, plus our expanded ‘Kids Zone’ this year as well! Come browse, buy, have breakfast or lunch, meet friends, and have fun!

• St. Peter’s Parish will hold its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the parish hall at 39 Church Avenue, Northbridge.

The community is invited to come out with family and friends for a fun-filled day featuring tables, raffles, food, and holiday shopping. Visitors can browse the popular White Elephant, Baked Goods, Holiday, and Craft Tables, with the Craft Table featuring beautiful handmade items and quilts. The fair will also offer numerous opportunities to try your luck, including raffle tables, a scratch ticket raffle, a quilt raffle, and a gift basket raffle. With a wide selection of raffle items, attendees never know what they might discover. Food will also be available throughout the day. St. Peter’s Parish welcomes everyone from the Northbridge community and surrounding area to come enjoy the Annual Holiday Fair and help support the parish. For more information, contact the St. Peter’s Parish Office at 508-234-2156 or email [email protected].

Friday, November 13

• Ladies Night Out. The Millbury Women’s Club will hold its annual fundraiser, “Ladies Night Out,” on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m.

This year’s event will feature the Delvena Theater Company and actress Lynne Moulton in the one-woman play “Thirteen Things About Ed Carpolotti.” The play follows Virginia Carpolotti, a devoted wife whose husband has died, leaving her with extensive debts that must be repaid immediately. Tickets are $45 per person, and space is limited. For reservations, contact Mary Lou Mulhane at 508-865-9831.

Saturday, November 14

• Pasta and Meatball Dinner & Music Concert: Join us at Saint Peter’s Parish in Northbridge for a wonderful evening of delicious food and music. A Pasta & Meatball Dinner & Music Concert on Saturday, November 14th, starting at 5:30 pm in the parish hall. Tickets are $20 per person for the dinner & concert.  All orders must be purchased in advance by Tuesday, November 10th. Come enjoy a great evening while supporting the care and maintenance of our parish organ! Please call 508-234-2156 or email the parish office: [email protected] for tickets.

Saturday, november 21

• The Armenian Church of Whitinsville, Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church, will celebrate the season with its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, November 21, bringing together friends, families and members of the community for a day of Armenian food, shopping, fellowship and fun. The festival will be held at the Christian Reformed Church Hall on Cross Street in Whitinsville. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., with food service beginning at 11 a.m.

Visitors will find something for everyone, including: Ladies Guild Food Table featuring homemade Armenian specialties; Dessert Table with an assortment of sweet treats;

Armenian Vendor offering Armenian-inspired gifts and merchandise; Craft Table featuring handmade items; Silent Auction with a variety of items to bid on; White Elephant Table with gently used treasures and surprises; Post Office: purchase a shipping box filled with surprise items.

The Fall Festival offers an opportunity to experience Armenian culture and hospitality while supporting the Armenian Church of Whitinsville's activities and programs.

The public is warmly invited to attend. Come hungry, browse the tables, discover something special, and enjoy a day of community and Armenian hospitality.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6

• Holiday Fun at Unitarian Universalist Church 3 Grafton Common -  December 6, 12-3 p.m. Warm apple crisp, cocoa, and coffee; specialty items for sale; s’mores kits and fire pit in the churchyard; free kids’ crafts. 

1 p.m. Festive Handbell Choir and Community Sing-a-long with dramatic reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”. 

All are welcome.