Community

The Ashland/Hopkinton council of the Knights of Columbus is holding its annual free throw competition on Saturday February 6th at Keefe Tech HS in Framingham. Competition registration begins at 1:30 PM and the competition starts at 2:00 PM. The competition is FREE and is open to all Hopkinton/Ashland boys and girls between ages 9-14. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and certificate of participation. Trophies and medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age group for both boys and girls.

The United Way invites you to nominate someone who is an exemplary volunteer. Two volunteers will be recognized at the United Way’s Annual Recognition Breakfast, hosted in April.

Nominations are being accepted through Friday, February 12 and can be submitted online on the United Way’s website.

Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day and check out our new space at 65 South Street with dog-related fun for all ages on Saturday, February 6!

11:00 AM - Meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog

12:30-2:30 PM - While we're waiting for our "Forever Home," you can give one to a new pet! Representatives from Baypath Humane Society and Greyhound Friends will be at the library to talk with anyone who drops in.

1:00 PM - Meet and read to Gracie, everyone's favorite service dog.

The finalists for the position of Elmwood Elementary School Principal will soon be selected.

An integral part of the process involves parent, staff, and community input. The Superintendent, Dr. Cathy MacLeod, invites interested parents, staff, and community members to a public forum to meet the finalists, and ask any questions they may have.

Each finalist will be available for approximately 20-30 minutes. Parents, staff, and community members are invited to attend this forum:

Wednesday, February 3rd, in the Elmwood School Library at 7:00 PM

In support of the restoration, renovation and expansion of Hopkinton Public Library, the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc. (HPLF), will hold its 4th Mother-Daughter Princess Tea on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 1:00-3:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center in Hopkinton. The event will include live performances by Disney®’s Elsa, Anna and Rapunzel, photo opportunities with the princesses, face painting, a sundae bar, delicious treats and light refreshments.