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The Hopkinton Center for the Arts presents the site-responsive staging of the spellbinding play, "An Iliad", produced by award-winning New York producer Brad Learmonth and directed and designed by James Blaszko.

"An Iliad", by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
adapted from Homer’s Iliad,
translated by Robert Fagles
Produced by Brad Learmonth / Brad@Large
Directed and Designed by James Blaszko
Starring Patrick Vincent Curran
Featuring Courtnee Roze

On Tuesday, September 13th, the Xaverian Missionaries will hold the traditional Fatima Day celebration in honor of Our Lady. It is going to be our fifth Fatima Day of 2016. This year’s theme is connected to the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy - Mary Mother of Mercy. The evening begins with a sing-along at 6:30 PM and Mass at 7:00 PM. At 8:00 PM, there will be a Rosary and Candlelight procession followed by refreshments served in the Shrine’s Hall. The main celebrant and homilist will be Fr. Francis Signorelli, sx. Fr. Francis served for many years in the Amazon region of Northern Brazil.

The Planning Board is seeking residents interested in serving on the Zoning Advisory Committee. The Board is looking for residents who will be energized and committed to addressing various zoning related topics in depth, and committed to attending regular evening meetings generally from September through February. The Planning Board is looking forward to appointing a vital, creative and energetic Committee. The work program for the Committee will be developed following a Public Forum in the fall of 2016. Terms are for one year, and no prior experience is necessary.

The Xaverian Missionaries at Fatima Shrine invite you to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy in the spirit of the Beatitudes at Fatima Shrine Hall, 101 Summer Street in Holliston. Our next gathering will be September 11th beginning at 3:30 PM and concluding at 6:00 PM. The Eighth Presentation will be guided by Group of Refugees from Middle East - Massachusetts. The theme will be, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God”.

All are welcome. No charge and no reservations needed.

Donations are welcomed!

Shubhada Wavikar will present a lecture on yoga at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 17 at the Senior Center. Shuba will talk about the origin, types and branches of yoga, the mind - body - soul connection in yoga, and some research supporting yoga's health benefits. She will briefly touch upon postures, some breathing techniques, hand gestures, and meditation and mindfulness.
(Sound familiar? This event has been rescheduled from June 20, when we had to cancel due to illness.)

Single Again, a new support group for people who, though divorce, death, or other circumstances are single again, will be hosting another get-together at St. Paul’s Episcopal church hall on Friday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in exploring Single Again is invited to attend.