Event Calendar




Fall Family Festival, Whitinsville, MA

West End Creamery 481 Purgatory Rd., Whitinsville MA. This agri- tourism event presented free of charge by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Association. Featuring fun for the whole family. vendors, crafts, petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting, Games, sack races and artist demonstrations and much more! Visit the website www.blackstonerivervalley.com for the complete lineup.
Saturday, October 10th, 11AM-6PM Rain Date, Sunday 12PM-6PM

Canoe or Kayak the Blackstone River!

River Island Park, Woonsocket RI A 4.2 mile paddle through the heart of Woonsocket to Manville, RI, Open to the public, Saturday October 24th from 1-3PM (Rain date Sunday the 25th) Please call Jeff at Fin and Feather sports for more information, 508- 529-3901 or visit www.fnandfeathersports.com

Blackstone Valley Heritage Starlight Celebration & Taste of the Valley, Whitinsville, MA

Enjoy fne food from the Valley's best restaurants and function facilities, wine, beer and artist vendors. Begin your holiday shopping with your choice of unique jewelry, textiles, objects d'art and more created by fne crafts people from the Blackstone Valley and beyond. A masquerade ball (costumes optional) will be held in celebration of the Footsteps in History Program. Don't miss this wonderful event. Friday, October 23rd, 7-10pm at The original Whitin Machine Works, One Main St., Whitinsville, MA $25.00 per person, $40.00 per couple, www.blackstonevalley.org for more information

Blackstone Historical Museum, Blackstone, MA

A tribute to the late American League baseball umpire and native Blackstonian, Bob "Twitter" Stewart. Photos and mementoes on display; All Star Game trophy and World Series rings; as well as World Series player autographed baseballs, all collected over Bob's several years of offciating behind the plate in America's Favorite Pastime. Don't miss it!! Saturday, Oct. 3 Free Admission! 10am to 4-pm 23 Main Street (Across from CVS), Blackstone, MA

Alternatives' Pumpkin Festival, Whitinsville, MA

Celebrate fall by entering a pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkin painting contests will also be open to our younger participants! Live music, face painting, and a variety of "fall" food will be available. Saturday, October 24, 2:00 - 5:30 pm. For more information and registration forms, call Tom Saupe at 508-266-6502.

Asa Waters Mansion, Millbury, MA

Historic Costume Social Friday. November 6, 2009 7:00 p.m. Visit the Mansion dressed as your favorite historical character! The evening includes live music, a buffet dinner (cash bar), grand raffe, costume prizes, and more. Tickets are $35 per guest.

Asa Waters Mansion, Millbury, MA (cont.)

Christmas Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 6. 2009 10:00-AM-5:00 p.m. All of your favorite holiday traditions will be included in this festive open house! Enjoy ballet dancers, Christmas carolers, musicians, refreshments, grand raffe, tree lighting, and Santa Claus. See the Mansion "decorated in splendor" for the holidays. The Mansion's Gift Shoppe will be open for holiday shopping. Free admission.

Annual Christmas Teas
- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Enjoy a festive "Holiday Tea" at the Asa Waters Mansion, select from 2 sittings (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 or 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.). Reservations are recommended.Admission is $10.00 for tea, coffee, pastries, fruit with cheese and crackers, all presented from silver service. Add $3.00 more for a guided tour of the Mansion. Call 508-865-0855 or visit www.asawaters.org for more details.

Whitin Community Center, Whitinsville, MA

Annual Beneft Dance Gala
Friday, October 2, 2009, 6:30 -Midnight Pleasant Valley Country Club Dancing, fne dining and open bar Tickets available by calling the WCC at 508.234.8184
Haunted Roller Skating and Costume Contest
Friday, October 23, 2009, 6;30 at WCC Contest is for children ages 10 and under Price: $2. per child or $ 6. per family
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Whitin Community Center
Friday, November 13, 2009, 6:30-8:30 pm For more information on upcoming events please call 508-234-8184 or visit www. whitincommunitycenter.com

Vaillancourt Folk Art, Sutton, MA

Saturday, November 28, 2009 2:00PM and 7:00 PM
Sunday November 29, 2009 2:00PM and 6:00PM

Charles Dickens' Great-Great Grandson will be appearing at Vaillancourt folk art for a one-man performance! Gerald Charles Dickens is making a special trip to Vaillancourt Folk Art from London to perform his great-great grandfather's classic tale, 'A Christmas Carol. Tickets are 25.00. Please call 508-476-3601 or visit www. valfa.com for more information.

Alternatives' Craft Fair, Whitinsville MA

Just in time for holiday shopping, this Blackstone Valley craft fair will delight you with a variety of high quality, fne crafts. Scheduled for Saturday, November 14th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, at Alternatives, 60 Douglas Road in Whitinsville. To register, call Tom Saupe at 508- 266-6502.

Grafton Celebrates the Holidays,

Sunday, December 6, 12-4 pm
Free family fun all afternoon at businesses and organizations; ice sculptures, petting zoo and crafts fair. Caroling, tree lighting and Santa on the Common at 4:30.Visit www.grafton-ma.gov for more information.