Town Manager Newsletter TEAM FUN Newsletter
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Greetings from TEAM FUN!
We've taken over the Town Manager's newsletter this week to say, "Hello," and invite you to attend our upcoming events and programs. WE ARE BEYOND EXCITED to bring you an event season full of opportunities to engage in the community. Whether it is participating in a camp at the Recreation Center, attending programs at the Senior Center, challenging your neighbors or family members in Summer Reading at Ashland Public Library, visiting the Ashland Farmers Market, attending an event at the Corner Spot, or enjoying a Summer Concert and snack with Ashland Day Committee, there's something for everyone to enjoy right here in your neighborhood!
Continue reading this newsletter for details regarding upcoming programs and events from the Economic Development Team, the Community Center, the Public Library, and more!
We are so grateful for all of you and hope you enjoy these upcoming programs and events.
Sincerely,
Beth, Ashley, Joanne, Ana, Candi, Kelly and the ARC Team, Meena, Lois, & Library Staff
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Visit the Community Events Calendar!
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ASHLAND SENIOR CENTER
Ashland Senior Center has back to hosting in-person classes and programs! Join Joanne, Ana, Candi, and some guests for some fun!
Every month enjoy Monday lunch, art class, Mahjong, exercise, Tai-Chi, Chair Yoga, and more!
Click the picture to download the calendar.
Visit the Senior Center's Webpage HERE
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ASHLAND RECREATION
Summer Camp is in full swing! The kids have a blast every summer with Kelly Rund and her staff.
Visit ARC webpage for future program opportunities for your children HERE
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REMINDER:
The fields, playground, fitness park, pavilion, bathrooms, and lower parking lot area are closed to the public Monday- Friday 8 am- 4:30 pm during July and August to accommodate the children participating in Ashland Recreation Center's Summer Programs.
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The library is open and ready for fun! The library hosts programs for adults, teens, and kids all month long! Check it out! Don't forget to log the minutes you've spent reading. The Annual Summer Reading Program ends on August 14th.
Sign up for directly emailed newsletters from Ashland Public Library HERE
Visit the library's webpage HERE
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MARVEL TRIVIA NIGHT
Monday, July 19th at 7 pm
Raise your hand if you're an MCU fan! Get ready for Marvel Trivia night on Monday, July 19th at 7 pm. All ages are invited to participate in this program.
Here's how it works- each person/team will record their own answers, so no need to race to buzz in before others. At the end of each round, we’ll review the answers and track scores. You can be a team of one or a team of many (please choose teammates in your home, or pick 1 or 2 remote teammates that you can easily confer with over text or phone), or feel free to Zoom in and be a spectator.
This program will be held via a Zoom meeting. Please register HERE to receive the meeting details prior to the event. Each participant will need a team name, so start thinking about that!
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"IN-THE-HEIGHTS" SING-A-LONG
Wednesday, July 21st at 6 pm
The Corner Spot
Love the Broadway Musical and/or movie adaptation?
Join us for a special evening of singing, dancing with Annemarie's Dance Studio, trivia, and general merriment!
Bring your singing voices and dancing shoes because this is going to be an EPIC event!
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Check out what's happening at the #bestspotintown all month long!
The Corner Spot is open for tons of fun this summer! There is a lot happening at this spot all summer, and into the fall, so don't miss a thing!
Click the picture to download the calendar.
Visit the Corner Spot's Website HERE
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SHOPPING and FOOD!
HOLY CRAFTS!
Friday, July 16th from 10 am- 2 pm
Saturday, July 17th from 2 pm- 7 pm
Sunday, July 18th from 10 am- 2 pm
Visit Holy Craft's website HERE
COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER TRUCK & UHLMAN'S ICE CREAM
Saturday, July 17th from 2 - 7 pm
GOLDEN BIRCH
Tuesday, July 20th- Monday, July 26th from 10 am - 6 pm
Visit Golden Birch's website HERE
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The communities of Ashland, Natick, Holliston, and Framingham are proud to announce the MetroWest Solar + Clean Heat Challenge, a regional campaign focused on helping residents and small businesses install solar and clean heat and cooling technologies. We’re connecting home and business owners to high-quality discounted clean energy solutions that reduce utility bills, improve comfort, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The communities have secured competitive pricing from reliable installers for solar panels and clean heating and cooling systems, known as heat pumps.
Discounted program pricing is available to residents and business owners in Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, and Natick through December 2021.
Learn more about this program and talk with the Sustainability Committee, Saturday, July 17th from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at the Corner Spot!
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CULTUREFEST
Saturday, July 24th at 12 pm
Please join us for a great afternoon of music, dance, food, beverages, and more as we celebrate a variety of cultures that make our community fabulous!
Main Stage Entertainment:
12:00pm- 1:00pm: Crocodile River
1:00pm-1:30pm: Drum Nomads
1:30pm-2:00pm: Baseema Dance
2:00pm-2:30pm: Chhandika
3:00pm-3:30pm: Kids time!! Stacey Peasley
3:30pm-4:30pm: Irish Band Calum & Elias sponsored by The Art of Umami
Food and Beverage:
Decanted Wine Truck
Uhlman’s Ice Cream
Kith and Kin Food Truck
The Art of Umami
Vendors and Activities:
Cultural Craft Stations for kids sponsored by Hopkinton Center for the Arts, and MW YMCA! Plus, Henna with Peace Bee and Rainbow.
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ASHLAND FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm!
Every week listen to lively entertainment, shop from vendors and artisans, and stop by the Community Tent to learn about a local organization!
Visit their website for weekly updates for themes and a list of vendors! CLICK HERE to see what you can look forward to!
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THIS SATURDAY, July 17th
This Saturday at AFM, freshly picked corn and blueberries return thanks to Sunshine Farm!
This season’s new vendors include Yamacu, with fresh cold-pressed ginger, lemon and pineapple bottled drinks; Hanson’s Farm with cold squeezed lemonade with fruit from their orchards; Persian Treat with authentic Persian cookies; Grizzly Ventures with spice rubs; and Urban Spice World with “curry in a hurry” Indian food. Cousin’s Maine Lobster Food Truck will be there, too.
In the Community Tent, Ashland Sustainability Committee members, together with Ashland Sustainability Coordinator Frank Nakashian, and a representative of Ace Solar, will be on hand to explain the regional MetroWest Solar + Clean Heat Challenge which is bringing the opportunity for affordable, clean energy to Ashland. Learn your part in reaching NetZero in 2040. HERE
SAVE THE DATE- NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 24th IS PEACH DAY!
Peach pies, peach puffs, peach salsa, peach monkey bread, peach honey straws, peach crisp gelato, grilled peach and basil ravioli, you name it, they'll have it!
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STONE PARK SUMMER CONCERTS
by Ashland Day Committee
Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer!
Save the following dates!
July 27th - Five Play (Adrienne Ghilani Band) at 7 pm
August 10th - Middlesex Concert Band Sponsored by the Ashland Cultural Council starting at 6:30 pm
August 24th - Groove-A-Saurus Rex rock n' roll band at 6:30 pm
Refreshin' Concessions Ice Cream Truck will be at each event!
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ASHLAND DAY COMMITTEE'S SNACK SHACK IS OPEN
Stone Park Pavillion | 85 Summer Street
Nothing says summer like grab a treat from the Snack Shack at the Stone Park Pavillion, next to Kidspot!
All proceeds benefit the Ashland Day Committee and help raise funds for their annual events like the Summer Concerts and Ashland Day.
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TOWN OF ASHLAND PARTNERS WITH
RACIAL EQUITY STEERING GROUP & SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
New Focus Group Dates:
Wednesday, July 28th
Virtually from noon- 1 pm or
6- 7 pm in-person at the Community Center
Saturday, July 31st
9:30 am- 10:30 am in-person at the Community Center
As part of the Ashland racial equity initiative (REI), Suffolk University’s Institute for Public Service is asking community members to share their lived experiences and reflections surrounding race, diversity, and equity. The past year has revealed heightened concerns over racial inequality throughout the United States, and the current COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated these worries. The REI will aid in local government efforts to better understand how these issues are impacting Ashland’s multicultural community, with the goal of fostering and supporting a greater sense of inclusion and belonging for all who work and reside here. Your participation in the project is crucial for moving Ashland toward this goal.
If you are unable to participate in a focus group, there will be a survey available, beginning Monday, July 26th.
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ASHLAND BIZ BUZZ
We have so many great events in Town, but we also have SO MANY GREAT BUSINESSES IN TOWN!
Stay connected with our business community!
Follow Ashland Biz Buzz on Facebook and Instagram to learn about what is happening at our local Ashland Businesses! Check out promotions, deals, and special events to support our local business community.
To follow these pages click the links below!
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