Webelos 1 Den from Westminster Pack 33 recently visited State Representative Kim Ferguson at the State House as part of the requirements toward their Citizens Achievement.  They will also complete a service project by collecting the tabs from soda cans which will be donated to the Shriner's Hospitals in Boston & Springfield.  You can donate your tabs at the Bottle and Can Drive scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at the VFW.
Issue #60 December 1, 2011

Community Calendar Community Calendar List your events on the Vine Community Calendar! Non-profit and community events listings are free~! Non-profit entities and advertisers who purchase the Everything You Need package can list events for free on the Vine Community...Read More >>

Toys for Tots Ashburnham-Westminster Community Partnership for Children serving as a site for Toys for Tots registrations The Ashburnham-Westminster Community Partnership for Children is pleased to be serving as a site for Ashburnham and Westminster parents/guardians to register for the Toys for Tots program!   This program, made possible by the 25th...Read More >>

Portrait Fundraiser Family Portrait PTO fundraiser to be held Tuesday, November 29 and Saturday, December 3 The Westminster Elementary, Meetinghouse School and Overlook Middle School P.T.O.s are offering a great opportunity for families this fall!  Take advantage of this opportunity to have a family portrait photograph taken by O'Connor Studios!  For $19.95, you re...Read More >>

Girls basketball Oakmont 6th Grade and 7th Grade Girls Travel Basketball results   The Oakmont 6th Grade Girls travel basketball team evened their record at 2-2 with a come from behind 24-18 victory over visiting Quabbin on Sunday. Oakmont jumped out to an early 11-2 lead behind solid play from guard Amanda Thompson(1 pt, 4 steals), fo...Read More >>

Sustainability Events Upcoming events at the North Country Sustainability Center Nov. 22 Opening Day at NCSC. “Farmer’s Porch” will be open during Craft Shop hours  (to be determined yet) Special Holiday market 6-9 p.m. Nov. 25 Crafting Class  12-4   Holiday Cards/Mini Scrap book  $5/members $8/non-members Dec. 6,  - In...Read More >>

St. Edward's Feast St. Edward's to hold Holiday Feast Saturday December 3 There will be a Holiday Feast on Saturday, December 3 from 5-7pm at St. Edward the Confessor church Hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. Menu is Roast Beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, mashed carrots and turnips, beets, salad, rolls, beverage and apple crisp for dessert. Cost is 10.00 per adult, $5....Read More >>

Kids Shopping Event St. Edward's Season of Giving Event: Where kids can shop for affordable Christmas gifts Saturday December 10 You are invited to participate in Our Season of Giving Event When:  Saturday December 10  from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. I Made it for You! Any young adult or child is invited to make and dress a stuffed animal, or make a wreath for giving. Modest fee to cover materials for premade, new stuffed...Read More >>

Christmas specials Christmas Specials: complete listing for 2011 season We all have our favorite Christmas specials, the best likely viewed on a TV that picked up very few channels and shown only once each holiday season. From the Daily Stab website, here are your viewing choices for 2011 Christmas specials--although I suspect there are more--not enough A Christmas Story on there.......Read More >>

Pet Portrait Fundraiser Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday, December 4 to benefit NEADS It's that time of year again! Bring your furry family in to Wachusett Animal Hospital and Pet Retreat on Sunday, December 4 from 10am - 2pm to get their picture taken with Santa (families with no furry members are welcome to join as well). We'll also have a raffle with some great prizes, a...Read More >>

Survey Fill out an Ashburnham-Westminster Community Partnership for Children survey and be entered to win a $50 gift card for groceriesWin a $50 gift card for groceries! The Ashburnham-Westminster Community Partnership for Children is conducting a short survey of parents/guardians of children ages birth – 8. If you fill out the survey your name might be chosen as the winner! Only parents/guardians/grandparents from Ashburnham or Westminster are eligible. The survey will be open for 1 month only, starting in early December. Be on the lookout for more information soon! The survey will be available online through survey monkey and in paper format. Contact the CPC office at 978-874-7312 for more information....Read More >>

Pie Bake Off MWCC Fitness & Wellness Center's Annual Pie Bake-Off MWCC Fitness & Wellness Center's Annual Pie Bake-Off The 5th annual Pie Bake-Off was a great success, with over 20 pies donated by SilverSneakers and local members.  Pie tasters were welcome and admission price was a non-perishable food item donated to the food pantry.  The event was a delicious win-win for all, including our judges &...Read More >>

February Vacation Westminster Historical Society to hold Time Travel Adventures program for children during February vacation 2012 What was life like in the mid 1700s in the colony of Massachusetts – before it announced its independence from Great Britain?  Your child can find out during the school vacation in February 2012 at the Westminster Historical Society.  The Time Travel Adventures is a full week program planned especially for children who want to experience...Read More >>

Nuts and Bolts for Entrepreneurs workshop Nuts & Bolts for Entrepreneurs workshop to be held on Wednesday, December 14. Sign up now! Thinking about starting your own business? Do you have a great idea for a product or service but you’re not sure what steps you should take to get started? Then you should register for the Greater Gardner CDC’s upcoming Nuts & Bolts for Entrepreneurs workshop!Even if you’ve had your business for a...Read More >>