1. RELIGIOUS: Rosh Hashanah services in the woods

Ma'yan Tikvah will again celebrate the “High Holidays in the Woods” with morning services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur at the Nobscot Scout Reservation. All are welcome, including families with children. 

The services will be led by Rabbi Katy Allen and will be informal, with a combination of traditional and nontraditional elements. Rosh Hashanah morning services will be held under the trees, or if the weather requires it, under a pavilion in the woods.

Participants will leave from the parking lot at 9:30, and the experience of the High Holidays will begin with the short hike to the site.

Suggested donation for non-members: $54 includes all High Holiday services for 2 people. No one is turned away. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.mayantikvah.org or contact Rabbi Katy Allen at rabbikza@verizon.net.

2. ORGANIZATIONS: Backpack and school supply drive

In conjunction with First Parish of Sudbury, HOPEsudbury is collecting new or gently used backpacks plus:

• pens
• pencils
• erasers
• paper
• rulers
• notepads
• markers
• binders
• tape
• scissors
• pencil cases
• calculators.

This is a benefit for Mary's House and the Family Shelters of Middlesex Human Service Agency.

Dropoff locations include:

• Goodnow Library
• First Parish of Sudbury

Contact Carole Ann Baer at 508-498-5095 or caroleannbaer@comcast.net for more information.

3. RELIGIOUS: Chabad Center of Sudbury services

The Chabad Center of Sudbury invites you to join its unique High Holidays services that are enjoyable, meaningful, and relevant. The services are traditional and meaningful and held in a warm and non-judgmental atmosphere where everyone feels at home and welcome.

Services are geared for secular, traditional, undecided or whatever type of Jew you are. No prior experience or background is necessary for the services.

A unique simultaneous children's program and will ensure that the entire family will experience a positive and meaningful High Holiday experience. This service will be held at the White Lodge, 1 Nobscot Road, Sudbury.

4. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: September Art Show

The Sudbury Art Association is having a free month-long member art show displaying the works of 50 artists including paintings, prints, pottery, sculptures, photography, furniture, jewelry, tile works, wearable pieces of art, and mixed media creations.

Working to promote the arts in Sudbury, the SAA welcomes everyone to stop by. The Art Show is being held in the space previously occupied by the Thunder store in Sudbury Plaza. The show is open to the public 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

5. RELIGIOUS: Congregation B'nai Torah services

Congregation B'nai Torah will hold Rosh Hashanah services today from 9 a.m. to noon.