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5 Things You Need to Know a Bit Early This Week

A listing of events we think are worthy of getting on your calendar a bit early.

Being as it is not a weekday, this is our special weekend edition of 5 Things We Think You Need to Know a Bit Early for the upcoming week or two. Hopefully, it will offer you a head start on your planning and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. The 14th annual Michael's 5K Run/Walk will take place on Oct. 22 at the Hopkinton Common, Route 135. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the race starts at noon. All money raised will benefit the Michael J. Lisnow Respite Center. $20 to enter, $ 5 for the barbeque only and $25 the day of the event. For more information visit their website. 2. The Hopkinton Historical Society and The Hopkinton Garden Club are joining together to bring you a night with Isabella Stewart Gardner. The …

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Photo of the Day: Way Up High

Seventh graders learned the ropes at the Hopkinton YMCA's ropes course this week.

The students participated in team building activities throughout the day and finished up with a walk among the tree tops.  

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 26

Student Council bios are due and Hurricane Irene is heading our way.

Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know, will help you get your day started, and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Schools Opening soon and the Student Council Bios are due today in preparation. Hopkinton Public Schools, 89 Hayden Rowe St., wants to remind members that their biographies are due today. Please contact Lee Burns at schoolcouncil@hptaonline.com or 508-497-5174 with any questions. 2. Fresh Vegetables are still in season. Weston Nurseries, 93 E. Main St., will hold the weekly farmer's market from noon to 6 p.m. today. Many local crafters and farmers will be on hand with their wares and fresh produce. Stop by and support a local business. 3. Got a Pooch? The Fifth Annual BayPath Dog Wash will be held …

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Amy Ritterbusch

6:15 pm on Friday, August 26, 2011

For those interested in serving on a school council you can still submit your biography tonight to Lee Burns at schoolcouncil@hptaonline.com. She has not yet received biographies from enough candidates for the following positions: Elmwood Community Representative, Grade 4 Parent Representative, Grade 8 Parent Representative and High School Community Representative. Serving on a School Council is …   more ›

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 23

Freshmen orientation and a St. Paul's prayer group are among today's events.

Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started, and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Got a freshmen? The Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe St., is holding freshmen orientation at 10 a.m. today. All incoming freshmen are welcome. 2. The Bayside Paddlers Club is holding a meet at Hopkinton State Park, 268 Cedar St., at 6 p.m. The event is free and all paddlers are welcome. 3. The Keefe Tech School Committee and the Hopkinton selectmen are holding a joint meeting at 7 p.m. at the Framingham Town Hall, 150 Concord St., Framingham. All are welcome to attend. 4. Wanna dance? The Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center, 77 W. Main St.,  will hold an open house today beginning at 8:30 …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug 15

On this day in 1969 the Woodstock music festival opened, there is a ConCom meeting, and more on tap in town.

Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to plan your day, and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Love to perform? Sing! Dance! Act! 76 Main St., is enrolling for the fall session now. Visit their website for more details. 2. Interested in knowing more about how the town saves resources? The Conservation Commission, 18 Main St., will meet tonight at 7:30. Visit the Town Clerk for an agenda. 3. Struggling with addiction? There will be an AA meeting entitled enough is enough at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton. All are welcome and the event is free. 4. Registration for the first annual Meals on Wheels Mini Golf Tournament and Fundraiser will take place at 4 p.m., 750 …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug 10

Karaoke, a mini golf tournament fundraiser and more on tap today in your area.

  Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to plan your day and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Golden Pond, 50 W. Main St., will be serving communion tomorrow at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Residents will also go on a trip to the Grafton Public Library, 13 W. Main St., at 1 p.m. 2. Meals on Wheels, 70 Concord St., Holliston will hold their first annual mini golf tournament fundraiser from 4 to 9 p.m. on August 20. The group is still looking for players to participate in this event, if you would like more information please call 508-573-7234. Deadline to register as a player is August 15. 3. Having a baby? Absolute Yoga, 77 W. Main St., is offering prenatal yoga from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today. …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug 9

On tap today, bingo, stories from around the world and more.

Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you get your day off on the right foot, and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Hooray For Books, 89 Hayden Rowe St., is offering a mini summer camp beginning this morning at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $100 for the three day camp. Class is for almost 3- year- olds to entering first grade. Choose from morning session 9:30-12:00 or afternoon session 12:30-3:00, both sessions include time for lunch. 2. Got Prayer? There will be a St. Paul's prayer group at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 61 Wood St., at 10 a.m. The event is free. 3. On this day in 1974, Gerald Ford became our 38th President. He took over from Richard Nixon who resigned due to the Watergate Scandal. 4. …

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