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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.