CALENDAR

FRIDAY, AUG. 3

Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Williams Barn, Chicopee Row.

MONDAY, AUG. 6

Council on Aging: 10 a.m., Senior Center.

Board of Health: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

TUESDAY, AUG. 7

Community Preservation Committee: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Finance Committee: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Stormwater Advisory Committee: 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 8

Senator & Representative's BBQ: 11:30 a.m., Senior Center. It is almost time for Sen. Eileen Donoghue and Rep. Sheila Harrington to host their annual cook-out. This is an event that many seniors look forward to. In addition, Donoghue, Harrington, as well as their staffs, find spending time at the senior center very rewarding. This BBQ is the perfect opportunity for seniors and other Groton residents to share their feelings on issues with the legislators that represent them on Beacon Hill. This BBQ is a free event. Sign-up at the Senior Center front desk by calling 978-448-1170.

Lost Lake Advisory Committee PUBLIC HEARING: 2 p.m., Town Hall. Hearing to review town's Environmental Notification Form for the Phase II Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan.

Agricultural Commission: 6:30 p.m., Town Hall.

Center Fire Station Building Committee: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Housing Authority: 7 p.m., 19 Lowell Road.

Park Commission: 7 p.m., Legion Hall.

THURSDAY, AUG. 9

Planning Board: 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.

FRIDAY, AUG. 10

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Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Williams Barn, Chicopee Row.

BRIEFS

Annual Boy Scout Yard Sale

Once again Troop 1 W. Groton will hold a HUGE yard sale on Labor Day, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at H&V Field, Townsend Road (between routes 225 & 119), West Groton, as part of the Firemen's Muster.

Donation dropoff: Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Squannacook Hall, and Sunday, Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (preferred) at H&V field.

If you need a pick-up at your home please contact Natalie Marsh at 978-448-6481 or natmarsh22@yahoo.com).

PLEASE, no gas-powered equipment, text books, mattresses or electronics of any kind (including computers, printers, TVs, clocks, electric coffee pots, etc.).

Thank you for your support! No early birds, please.

New Town Hall Hours

In an effort to make Town Hall more accessible to our residents who work full time and cannot get to Town Hall during normal business hours, the Board of Selectmen have voted, effective Sept. 10, to change the Town Hall Hours as follows:

Monday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Murder, mystery dinner theatre at the Christian Union Church

This comedy entitled "Murder, Mayhem and the Marshmallow Salad" will keep you roaring.

The date: Sat. Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. Come, eat dinner with the actors/actresses. Menu includes appetizers, baked chicken breast dinner, dessert along with laughter (provided by you).

There is also audience participation. See if you can guess who the murderer might be.

Tickets must be purchased in advance for $25 per person. No refunds.

The address: 37 West Main St. (Route 225) in West Groton. For tickets and/or info, call 978-448-5480 or mail your check (made payable to Christian Union Church) to P.O. Box 223, West Groton, 01472.

Tickets will also be available at the renewed West Groton General Store upon its opening and at the public supper at Christian Union Church on Sept. 22.

Space is limited so time is of the essence. This will be a fun-filled evening; you will not be disappointed.

All proceeds will benefit the furnace fund. Won't you help in keeping us warm?

SAVE THE DATE

Open House at Sunshine School

There will be an Open House for preschool and pre-K on Weds., Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. Sunshine School is a theme-based learning program housed in the new addition of the First Parish Church of Groton.

For more information, please call 978-448-6714.