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Page 18 Local Town Pages www.hollistontownnews.com October 2016 Holliston Celebrates for 25th Year Celebrate Holliston 2016 took place on a beautiful (and later, hot) day. Over 6,000 attended the festival, which began and ended an hour earlier. Attendees enjoyed great food, cleaning out the chili from the annual chili contest, entertainment, and good company. Take a look at some highlights: Photo by Kathy Shore. Local band My Mother’s Moustache delighted Celebrate Holliston attendees. The Friends of the Holliston Trails featured a bicycle-powered smoothie blender at their table. Smoothies were sold for a suggested donation of $2 apiece. Through the 22nd of October, the group will be holding a raffle for a 165 lb. capacity mobile cabinet with 5 drawers and 49 compartments donated by Lista International. Only 100 tickets will be sold, available for $20 each or 6 for $100 at www.HollistonTrails.org. The Friends of Holliston Trails recently donated $14,000 to the Holliston Rail Trail for trail surfaces, safety improvements and amenities on the trail, including additional dog stations. Shown, from left, Liz Dembitzer, Gretchen Prieve, Edward Daniels and Ed Daniels. Cherry Fenton waves from her fancy golf cart celebrating Holliston in Bloom. Photo by Kathy Shore, co-chair of Holliston in Bloom. The Holliston VFW 8507 presented a check to Children of the American Revolution Massachusetts President Morgan Holmes, to help with her fundraiser for Operation Delta Dog, which helps connect veterans with service dogs. Photo by Jim Holmes. Our Mission: Your Comfort EQUIPMENT REBATES* (up to) Oil $1900 Gas $3500 AC $1150 Great Financing, 0% Interest for 84 months.* Gas, Oil Gas, and Oil AC and Sales AC Sales & & Service 888-818-2028 888-818-2028 • www.coanoil.com www.coanoil.com *Rebates and financing provided by and subject to Mass Save Restrictions and Limitations Live Better Members of the Holliston Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) marched in the Celebrate Holliston parade and eagerly spoke to community members. The group, which meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 310 Woodland Street, Holliston and is looking for veterans of all generations to fill its ranks. From left, Vincent Trunfio, Robert Hopkins, Henry Dellicker and Paul Deschenes. Morgan Holmes, Massachusetts state president of Children of the American Revolution, raised awareness and funds for Operation Delta Dog at Celebrate Holliston 2016. So far, the young woman has raised over $1,300 for the organization. Photo by Cherry Fenton REBATES* (up to) Oil Gas AC $1900 $4000 $1150 Limited Time Offer Great Financing, 0% interest for 84 months* The Holliston High School Robotics Team 2262 featured one of their creations this year. The team has some fundraising to do before the start of its season on the first Saturday in January. They will compete in March and April, but they need to raise a few thousand. Team members explained that this was to cover the cost of the kit competing teams receive. The Holliston Newcomers came out to greet new and old at Celebrate Holliston. The group, which supports several causes in town, will hold a meet and greet, complete with kids’ activities, at the Holliston Historical Society on October 15, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come and learn about the Holliston Newcomers! www. hollistonnewcomers.org From left, Mirembe Reed and Beth O’Dea. The Holliston Masons, shown here at their table on the green of Celebrate Holliston, will hold a Holliston Community Blood Drive on Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Mount Hollis Lodge, 657 Washington Street, Holliston. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (and ask for the Mount Hollis Lodge drive) or visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code mthollis) Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. The Mount Hollis Lodge also holds a monthly breakfast for just $7 per adult and free for kids 8 and under. This month, the breakfast will take place on October 2, from 8-11 a.m. 508-429-2535 Propane Open Sat & Sun Gas Grill Tanks Filled Neil Lazzaro ASE Technician 1292 Washington Street, Holliston Tires & Alignment Suspension & Steering Exhaust & Brake Air Conditioning Factory Scheduled Maintenance Mass. State Inspection Station
October 2016 Local Town Pages www.hollistontownnews.com Page 19 Community Events October 1 St. Michael’s Applefest, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 1162 Highland Street, Holliston, Huge tag sale, homemade jams and jellies, baked goods table, raffles, pumpkin decorating, face painting, food, beverages and much more…including flu shots! For information, call (508) 429-4248. Norfolk Library to Feature Stony Brook Camera Club, October 1-31, with artist’s reception Friday, October 14, from 7-9 p.m., with light refreshments. For more information on the club please visit the website http:// stonybrookcc.com/ October 2 Mount Hollis Lodge Community Breakfast, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Mount Hollis Lodge, 657 Washington Street, Holliston, Adults $7, kids 8 and under free October 8 – UAG Red Cross Blood Mobile, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., sponsored by Mount Hollis Lodge, 657 Washington Street, Holliston, To schedule appointment, 1-800-REDCROSS (ask for Mount Hollis Lodge drive) or visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code mthollis). Walkins welcome but appointments preferable. Middlesex Murder (one night only!), 7 p.m., presented by Washington Street Players as fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, The Glen Country Club, Millis, $50 tickets include dinner and show, cash bar, www.wsplayers.net for tickets and Middlesexmurder@ gmail.com for questions. October 10 Holliston High School Senior Auction, Yard Sale/ Bazaar 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., General admission is $5—or $25 for Early Bird Admission at 8 a.m., Live Auction starts at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day, featuring a selection of the best offerings from among the paintings, musical instruments, antiques, etc. available. Silent Auction bidding is conducted throughout the day, and closes at 1:30 p.m. Concessions available for purchase in HHS cafeteria. For more information, visit the Holliston High School website (http:// hhs.holliston.k12.ma.us/) and look for the Class of 2017 Senior Auction logo. October 15 Holliston in Bloom project, volunteers needed for digging, planting, watering and raking, 9 a.m., Holliston Senior Center, 150 Goulding Street, Holliston, visit www. hollistoninbloom.org Holliston Newcomers Open House/Meet & Greet, Holliston Historical Society on October 15, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come and learn about the Holliston Newcomers! Will have kids’ activities. www. hollistonnewcomers.org October 16 Walk Against Breast Cancer, 1:30 p.m., 5K walk steps off from Congregational Church Green, 725 Washington Street, Support Exsultet through AmazonSmile Now, you can support Holliston’s own group of elite vocalists, Exsultet, with Amazon Smile. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice: Exsultet! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same Amazon Prime benefits, same service. Simply visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3511981 to start shopping and support great music! More questions? Email Jenn@ exsultet.us Exsultet is planning a number of upcoming concerts in town, including Music for the Soul, Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Holliston. Visit www.exsultet.us for more information. $ 50 OFF Your next plumbing or heating repair* PLUMBING & HEATING Holliston, silent auction & gift baskets of chance starting at 11:30 p.m., visit www. hollistonwalks.org October 21 19th Annual Holliston Historical Society Oktoberfest, 7 p.m., 547 Washington Street, Holliston, features Double Eagle Oktoberfest Band, large, soft pretzels, wine, specialty beers, soda or water, a meal of premium knockwurst, rye bread, German potato salad and pickled red cabbage with coffee, tea and homemade apple crisp with whipped cream for dessert. Vegetarians can request Käsespätzle in place of the knockwurst by notifying Bea Hait at (508) 429- 3564 or beateh1@aol.com no later than October 14. Tickets $25, available through PayPal at hollistonhistoricalsociety. org and at Crafted, Fiske’s and Superette. October 22 Holliston in Bloom project, volunteers needed to help remove clumps of sod Clip and save this coupon to make way for extended garden bed along the fence in front of the Congregational Church, 9 a.m., visit www. hollistoninbloom.org Holliston Mill Artists Open Studios, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 24 Water Street, Holliston, free, art, live music, demos, refreshments, www. hollistonmill.com October 23 Holliston Mill Artists Open Studios, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 24 Water Street, Holliston, free, art, live music, demos, refreshments, www. hollistonmill.com October 28 Moon over Buffalo, presented by Washington Street Players, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., Holliston Town Hall, 8 p.m., tickets available $18 in advance or $20 at door for general public, $15 in advance or $17 at door for students and seniors, visit wsplayers.net or call (508) 306- 1442. Visit our website for more coupons and special offers on heating system installations. 800-633-PIPE www.rodenhiser.com *Not valid on trip or diagnostic fees. This offer expires October 31, 2016. Offer code OT-A-50 October 29 Haunted Walk, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., 34 Rogers Road, Holliston, presented by Holliston Lions Club and the Holliston Community Farm and Nature Preserve, 4-6 p.m. friendly for young children, 6-9 p.m. spookier walk, Admission $10 for adults, $5 ages 3-10, 2 and under free, to volunteer or for more information, contact Chris Gaboriault at gaboreo@ verizon.net. Visit www. hollistonlions.org for updates. Find the Holliston Community Farm and Nature Preserve on Facebook. Moon over Buffalo, presented by Washington Street Players, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., Holliston Town Hall, 8 p.m., tickets available $18 in advance or $20 at door for general public, $15 in advance or $17 at door for students and seniors, visit wsplayers.net or call (508) 306- 1442. Andy Rodenhiser Named NE Air Conditioner Association President Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electric is excited to announce that Andy Rodenhiser has recently been voted as the new President of the Air Conditioner Association of New England. Andy Rodenhiser has been involved with the ACA/NE for many years in several positons, including Vice President and is now the President. “I’m honored to be part of a non-profit organization that helps local companies design and install HVAC/R systems,” Andy said of his involvement with the association. ACA/NE is raising the bar in contractor excellence. The organization offers educational opportunities, seminars for small business owners, as well as training for technicians. The goal of the ACA/NE is to promote professional contracting throughout New England. A membership is a unique distinction that highlights its affiliates as being committed to the highest standards and practices. Holliston-based Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric has served the MetroWest area of Massachusetts between 495/128 since 1928 - building a reputation for professional and friendly service throughout the years. For more information, visit www.rodenhiser. com. H
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