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Shrewsbury Learn to Row Day

Shrewsbury Learn to Row Day

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Quinsigamond Rowing Association and US Rowing present National Learn to Row Day on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Come learn the basics of Rowing. Suitable for those who wish to explore recreational rowing as well as those seeking a path to a competitive rowing experience. · Meet the QRA Membership · Learn [...]

Shrewsbury Students Honored with Scholarship Awards

Shrewsbury Students Honored with Scholarship Awards

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Three amazing students were honored at a ceremony held at Shrewsbury High School, and awarded scholarships and recognition for their contributions to the Shrewsbury community. Sara Tasmine Kaminsky was awarded Shrewsbury Alumni Association Scholarship. This award recognizes recognizes a high school senior who has made positive contributions to SHS through good citizenship [...]

Shrewsbury Equipment Day to benefit Drew’s Dream

Shrewsbury Equipment Day to benefit Drew’s Dream

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On May 18, 2013 the Parker Road Preschool, Parker Road PTO, and the Town of Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation and Highway Departments are hosting “Kids’ Equipment Day, Featuring Drew’s Dream.”  The Kids’ Equipment Day is a free, family oriented event where children will be able to climb on trucks, fire, police, and [...]

Shrewsbury Rise Above Basketball Clinic

Shrewsbury Rise Above Basketball Clinic

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Brendan Carter, founder of Rise Above Basketball, has come together with former collegiate basketball players Robert Walton and Corey Lowe to create a unique basketball program which will cater to student athletes ranging from ages 7-18. Within this program they offer camps, clinics and individual training which will center on taking one’s [...]

Shrewsbury Middle School – Guys and Dolls

Shrewsbury Middle School – Guys and Dolls

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this odd ball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway. Vivid characters such as Sky Masterson the slick, high rolling gambler who woos the uptight ’mission doll’ Sarah Brown and Adelaide the chronically ill night club performer engaged to the same man for [...]

Shrewsbury resident wins innovation competition

Shrewsbury resident wins innovation competition

SHREWSBURY, Massachsuetts – Worcester State University awarded The First Annual Robert K. O’Brien “NEXT BIG IDEA CONTEST” First Prize to Derek Canton, President and Founder of G1G God is Good. G1G God is Good is a for-profit consumer brand that markets and sells high quality apparel and accessories to convey a positive and encouraging message: [...]

Shrewsbury Artists Guild paints murals for Library’s Big Read Project

Shrewsbury Artists Guild paints murals for Library’s Big Read Project

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - Five members of the Artists Guild of Shrewsbury have combined their talents and time to create a set of murals for the Shrewsbury Public Library, in celebration of the community reading project called The Big Read. The four murals, which are currently being painted, depict scenes from the selected book Mark Twain’s The [...]

St. Johns Walks for Marathon Victims

St. Johns Walks for Marathon Victims

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Friday May 3, the St. John’s High School community gathered in support of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The school sponsored a “dress down” day when students could provide a donation to benefit the Boston Marathon One Fund (OneFundBoston.org), which was established to raise money to help the families [...]

Senior Moments – for week of May 6

Senior Moments – for week of May 6

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The older I get the more I realize that I know less and less, though it has nothing to do with the aging process. What I discovered a long time ago is that many of the facts I had accumulated in youth were totally inaccurate at best or just flat out wrong. [...]

Shrewsbury Child Development Committee Bike Race

Shrewsbury Child Development Committee Bike Race

SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - Please join the SCDC (Shrewsbury Child Development Committee) as they host their first children’s bike race and fun run on  Saturday, June 15, 2013 @ 11:00am Lake Street Park, Shrewsbury Bring your favorite bike, scooter, push car, or stroller! Geared towards children ages 2-8, but siblings are always welcome to watch! They will have [...]

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