Shir Joy Chorus Spring concert: May 17, 7 pm at Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough. Everyone is welcome, and tickets are available in advance or at the door for $20.

Our theme this time includes songs from the stage and screen written by Jewish composers.

• The repertoire includes:
• Fiddler on the Roof medley
• Tonight from West Side Story
• Little Shop of Horrors
• I Got Rythym
• Over the Rainbow
• and more!

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Motorcycle Ride and Celebration in memory of the life of Office Admin Jen Landry’s nephew Edward. Please join us!

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Artists of all ages are invited to share their creative voices in a celebration of diversity, democracy, and the American spirit. Through art, we can evoke emotion, spark imagination, and inspire meaningful connection across communities.

Contest entry is free and prizes will be awarded. At a time when our country feels deeply divided, this contest aims to highlight our shared values, encourage civic engagement, and create opportunities for our community to find common ground. Selected works will be featured in exhibitions that showcase and support local artists. This contest is proudly supported by  Reclaiming Our Democracy of First Church Unitarian Littleton, League of Women Voters of Westford, Littleton and Westford Cultural Councils. 

Please help us spread the word:

• Forward the press release to your contacts and social media (press release)
• Forward this email to artist friends—especially young and aspiring artists
• Here is a link to our Call to Artists (includes contest guidelines and the entry form)
• Here is a link to our poster to print and share

Questions? Please email ArtforDemocracy@FCUlittle.org

Thank you for helping support creativity, community, and democratic expression.

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Please support me in launching The Estuary: A Network for Grieving Children and Families. We will be launching our first grief support program for children ages 3-18 and their caregivers in March and need help raising money to cover start up costs including supplies, refreshments and administrative support. Please consider checking out our fundraising page at https://gofund.me/59b41e219!

With love and gratitude,

Erin Morrell

Founder, The Estuary: A Network for Grieving Children and Families L.L.C.

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Betty Machete and the Jumping Fleas, an all-women’s ukulele club, will be practicing at the UUCW every other Monday! We welcome UUCW members and friends to join us. Non-binary and trans women are welcome. You do not need prior musical experience, just come and sing along and have fun! See the attached flyer for more information. See the church calendar HERE for dates!

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Join the congregations of the Greendale Ecumenical Group for our Annual Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving, on Sunday, November 23 @ 3 pm at First Congregational Church of Auburn, 128 Central Street, Auburn, MA 01501. This service features readings and reflections for the season as well music from a combined choir from participating congregations.

Following the service, join us for a potluck reception. CLICK HERE to sign up to bring something to the potluck.

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Looking for a well-crafted, beautiful baby grand piano, at an affordable price? Please consider this
rare opportunity:

Stunning mahogany Mason & Hamlin Baby Grand Piano (5’4”) Model B, manufactured in Haverhill
in 1929, at height of high-quality, American-made pianos.
$5,000 or Best Offer

On Nov. 20, I am moving back to Worcester, my hometown, from the Boston area, where I’ve lived
most of my my adult life. I was a classical pianist/educator and long appreciated the sound and
beauty of this M&H. However, I now must find a new home for this special instrument!
If you have any interest or questions. please email borekviv at gmail dot com or call 617 276 6718
asap. The piano is in Quincy, off Rte. 3A, near the Neponset River Bridge to Boston.
I have been checking your wonderful Facebook pages for several months, and look forward to
meeting you at a Sunday service soon!

Vivian Borek

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In 1949 the International Music Council was formed as part of UNESCO. The point was to use music to inspire peace and harmony. Yehudi Menuhin, in my opinion America’s greatest violinist, was President of the council in the 1970’s and wrote an open letter proclaiming an “International Music Day.”

Applying UNESCO’s ideals of peace and friendship, October first is the time for a sharing of life experiences in all cultures through concerts, exhibitions, seminars on creating music, lectures, music conferences, and so on.

So, let’s have a concert!

I’ll endeavor to put together some multicultural examples of songs. with words and a little instrumental music to dance to. I hope you can drop in.

Likely songs:

• Common Ground
• To Be Your Friend
• Afraid to Come to Love
• Somos El Barco
• Let This Be a House of Peace
• The World Needs Your Voice
• Shall We Rejoice?

I will be live streaming and you can tune in at any of the following places Wednesday October 1st at 8PM EDT!

Facebook musician Page

YouTube channel

Facebook personal page

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Please CLICK HERE for more information about the Center for Nonviolent Solutions.

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