Do you have a son in grades 1-5 and are interested in learning more about the benefits of Cub Scouts? Packs 4, 26 and 97 will be hosting a Cub Scout Information Night on Wednesday, October 8th from 7:00-8:30 PM at St. John’s Parish Hall. Representatives from all three Packs will give an overview of scouting in Hopkinton as well as answer any questions you may have.
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The Hopkinton Hiller Volleyball teams will host a DIG PINK match at the
Hopkinton High School Athletic Center on Wednesday, October 1st, to
raise awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against
breast cancer.
The Hillers will be facing the Algonquin Tomahawks on this special
night. The fun begins at 5:30 with the JV match at the High School
Athletic Center and the Freshman match at the Hopkinton Middle
School Brown Gym.
The Varsity match will start at approximately 6:30pm at the Athletic
Center.
Juried Show Exhibits Work By Twenty-Three Regional Artists
(HOPKINTON, Mass. – September 29, 2014) – The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has announced its upcoming Photography Show, featuring artwork by artists from Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Juried by artist and professor Chehalis Hegner, the show runs September 30-October 30, 2014 and kicks off with a public opening reception and prize ceremony on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 pm.
ALL NEW HCAM ORIGINAL SERIES COMING IN OCTOBER
You may know David Ljungberg as Elmwood School's principal.
You may know he's growing a huge pumpkin in the school's garden.
But do you know his thoughts on Chinese education?
Join us for a presentation on his journey to China. Mr. Ljungberg will explain cultural differences, childhood stress, and surprising similarities between eastern and western education.
Stage 3250 is a sharing of unique experiences and viewpoints from local people, before a live studio audience.
(September 26, 2014 – Hopkinton, MA) – The Hopkinton Center for the Arts has announced the return of its annual Paint the Town campaign, a fundraising effort that supports a capital campaign to realize a regional visual and performing arts center in Hopkinton, MA. The Paint the Town campaign runs October 1-December 31, 2014, and all tax-deductible donations directly influence the completion of a renovated and expanded arts center at the historic 98 Hayden Rowe Street property.
On September 19th, the Elementary School Building Committee hosted their first episode of ESBC Update at HCAM studios. Vice-chair Mike Shepard and new Owner's Project Manager Tim Bonfatti spoke with Kelsey Simonson about the OPM selection process and upcoming plans for the committee.
To watch the video, click here .
Please note that the Hopkinton Recycling Center will be open for additional days in October and November to receive your fall cleanup of leaves and grass, as follows:
Sunday October 19, 2014; 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Sunday October 26, 2014; 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Sunday November 2, 2014; 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Sunday November 9, 2014; 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Sunday November 16, 2014; 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Sunday November 23, 2014; 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
Please visit the Town's website for details.
The Hopkinton High School Fitness Center went under renovations this summer, which included a new floor, paint and art work. Wellness Director Bruce Elliot talked to HCAM News about the renovations.
The Hopkinton 4H Clubs are holding their Seventh Annual Haunted Trail Walk on Friday October 24 and Saturday October 25 from 5:30-8:30 PM at 25 Winter Street in Hopkinton, a fundraiser sponsored by the Woodville Trailbusters. Scenes on the walk include Snakes R Us, the Little Shoppe of Horrors flower shop, a Ghostbusters Trailer and an experimental vegetable garden. Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs and the wicked witch will be making an appearance as well.
