CALENDAR

FRIDAY, SEPT. 7

Center Fire Station Building Committee: 9 a.m., Town Hall.

Farmers Market: 3 to 7 p.m. Williams Barn, 160 Chicopee Row. (Continues Fridays through Oct. 5.)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 9

Ballroom dance: The Groton Country Club's monthly ballroom dance, from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature the "Entertainers." The Country Club has an excellent hardwood floor for dancing and a cash bar. Admission is $10 at the door.

MONDAY, SEPT. 10

Council on Aging: 9 a.m., Senior Center.

Cable Advisory Committee: 7 p.m., High school studio.

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

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

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

Water Commissions: 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 11

Historic District Commission: 6:30 p.m., Legion Hall.

Lost Lake Sewer Advisory Committee: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12

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

Zoning Board of Appeals: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 13

Lost Lake Advisory Committee: 1:30 p.m., Lost Lake Fire Station.

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

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

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15

Public supper: Christian Union beings another year of public suppers from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of roast beef (roasted to perfection), mashed potatoes (real), vegetables, bread and butter and probably the most important

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(at least for me) is dessert, which will be strawberry shortcake. All for the price of $10 for adults, under 12 $5; under 6, free. This meal is served family-style, no reservations required and take-outs available by calling 978 448-3348 (on Sept. 15). The church is located on West Main Street (Route 225) across from the fire station. More information at 978-448-5480. Also available are tickets to the murder, mystery, comedy dinner theatre on Sept. 29 at $25.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 16

Guided Trail Hike: Join members of the Groton Trails Committee on a guided hike at 2 p.m. sharp. We will start out on the trails of Brooks Orchard, then hike to the top of Chestnut Hill, one of the two highest points in Groton, affording nice views. We will continue on to enjoy the trails of the Groton Hills conservation area. Our hike will take about one and one-half hours and is suitable for families with children. Dogs must be well behaved and leashed. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. The hike will be held unless it is very stormy. Meet for the hike at Orchard Lane and park by the side of the road.

BRIEFS

New Town Hall Hours

In an effort to make Town Hall more accessible to residents who work full time and cannot get to Town Hall during normal business hours, the Board of Selectmen has 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.

SAVE THE DATE

Murder, mystery dinner theater at the Christian Union Church

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

The date: Saturday, 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.