Musical Theater Classes

Let your character thrive as we soar into the themes and scenes of theater! Bring out those creative minds as we put together a small production with singing, acting and movement with scenes from famous broadway shows. Open to students in grades 1-5. Classes will be held Fridays from 4:15-5:15 p.m. from March 3 until April 28, except on March 17, April 7 and April 21. Register online at Register.CommunityPass.net.

ARC Home Alone Safety Training

An In Home Alone Safety training will be held on March 29 from 1:15-2:45 p.m. at the Ashland Recreation Center. Children will learn telephone and door answering techniques, internet safety, accident and fire protection, first aid techniques and how children should manage their time when home alone for short periods. The class, open to anyone aged 8-11, includes a variety of teaching methods, including video and role-playing. Cost is $70. Register online at Register.CommunityPass.net.

12th Annual Pancake Breakfast Super Bowl Sunday

Join the Clocker Club on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 8-11 a.m. at the Ashland High School cafeteria for breakfast, raffles and fun! Individual ticket prices range from $5-12, with a $30 family ticket package available for advanced purchase. Proceeds will help support AHS and AMS sports teams. Visit clockerclub.org/shop to purchase tickets.

Adult volunteers, student volunteers and sponsors are also needed. Learn more at clockerclub.org/pancake-breakfast.

Game Show Night

Join the Ashland High School Student Council on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the AHS auditorium for Game Show Night, an evening of "Minute-to-Win-It" games, Family Feud and SpotIt! Admission is free. All ages welcome. For more info, visit the AHS Student Council website or email STUCO.ashland@ashland.k12.ma.us.

Family and Teen Book Read: "Consent for Kids" by Rachel Brian 

Join Decisions at Every Turn and its community prevention partners on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Ashland Public Library for a parent and kid-friendly book read with author and illustrator Rachel Brian. Kids will learn how to set boundaries and listen to the boundaries of others. They will be introduced to the ideas of consent and bodily autonomy in a fun, relatable and youth-friendly way. Teens are invited to a teen-only discussion with the author about the book’s topics, beginning after the group book read. Registration for the book read here. Visit ashlanddecisions.org/calendar for more information. 

After School Story & Craft Program 

The Ashland Public Library is offering an After School Story & Craft program for ages 4-8 twice weekly. Kids can come either Mondays at 4:30 p.m. or Fridays at 4 p.m. Each week the librarians will read several stories and the kids will make a related craft project. All library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. Call 508-881-0134 to find out what craft will be offered this week. 

Glee Club

Join us for a musical adventure through your favorite hit songs! Learn vocal warm-ups and choreography, and develop your ear while singing top hits from Disney, Broadway and more! Together we will soar through a fun vocal experience while we move and groove to the beat! Classes are open to grades 1-5 students and will be held at the Ashland Recreation Center on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Spring 1 classes run Feb. 28-April 25; no class will be held on March 28 or April 18. Spring 2 classes will be held from May 2-June 13. Register online at Register.CommunityPass.net.

AED & CPR Training

It is never too early to be prepared for the unexpected. On March 29 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Ashland Recreation Center, learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, activate emergency medical services, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator until additional assistance arrives. The course will also cover how to respond to urgent choking situations. Participants will receive a two-year certificate upon successful completion. Open to anyone in Grade 5+. Register online at Register.CommunityPass.net.

MetroWest College and Career Fair

The MetroWest College and Career Fair will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Ashland High School. Over 100 colleges will be represented at this event. If you have a high school student ready to start their college search, this event is for you! Admission is free. Visit mwccf.org for more information.

Kindness Care Packages

The Warren School PTO is hosting a Kindness Day fundraiser. $5 valentine-themed goody bags with special items are available for purchase. Order your package by Friday, February 10. Packages will be delivered to students on February 13. 

Parent and Caregiver Conversation: Anxiety and Adolescents

Join Decisions at Every Turn on Jan. 31 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ashland Community Center for the first in a series of parent and caregiver coffees that address a range of mental health topics. For this first session, Ruth Hanning, MA will provide education and facilitate an informal conversation about teen anxiety. Ruth will take the lead from parents and answer questions that are most important to the group. She will offer supportive tools and strategies for caring for your teen. Space is limited to 15 people, and registration is required. For more information, contact Kristin French at kristin.french@AshlandDecisions.org.

Driver's Education Course

Beginning in October, Teacher’s Driving Academy LLC will offer several sessions of its driver's education course in the Ashland Middle School Activity Room. The course covers the required 30 hours of in-class instruction and costs $122, which includes new RMV fees. Students must be 15 yrs. and 9 mos. by the first class to register. Visit teachersdrivingacademy.com for more information or contact Jeannie Young at jyoung@ashland.k12.ma.us or 508-881-0143.

Save the Date: March 25, 2023

The Ashland Education Foundation’s annual fundraiser is coming back and it will be an in-person event. More details to follow in the new year!

Ashland Youth Baseball & Softball Registration

Registration for Ashland Youth Baseball and Softball is now open! Register before Feb. 24 to avoid a late fee. Visit aybsonline.org to register.