1) 2012 Marlborough Heritage Festival. On Sunday, September 30, Main Street in downtown Marlborough will transform into the 17th Annual Marlborough Heritage Festival. Starting at 10:00 am and continuing until 3:00 pm, enjoy live entertainment, children's activities, vendor booths and more. Main Street will be blocked to vehicles between Florence and Bolton Streets so you can enjoy the day. Admission and parking are free. There are two special Festival events that you don't want to miss: The Main Street Mile road race will begin at 9:45 am at the corner of Broad and Lincoln Streets. This …

1) Summer special at Wooden Toys and Crafts:  1) for all kits priced $10 and under: first kit full price, second kit ½ price, third kit free.  2) for kits priced over $10: if you purchase two kits at full price, get a kit priced $10 or under free. This deal allows you to bring all your kids and their friends too! Spend the afternoon and your kids can create their own wooden toy and learn about woodworking. Visit their Facebook page to see photos of the various projects you can make at this business, located at 655 Farm Rd., Marlborough. Thanks to Cindy for telling me about this great deal!  2…

With the Massachusetts Tax-Free Holiday this weekend, Aug. 11 and 12, now is a great time to save on home furnishings by not paying Massachusetts sales tax on purchases under $2,500. Many retailers are offering customers a chance to make selections in advance, and there are many items on sale, too! 1) Jordan’s Furniture, Natick: Shop for furniture before the weekend, get your order and payment set up, and then call on the weekend to place your order. Shop at your own pace and avoid the crowds.  2) Bernie and Phyl’s Furniture, Westborough: Massachusetts residents can shop online now and use …

1) Dog Days of Summer Yoga Special at Earthsong Yoga. Four classes for $35.  Vinyasa with Tory, Saturdays at 9-10:15 a.m. on Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25. This is a time-sensitive deal and six registrants are needed by Aug. 4, for the deal to happen. Regular drop-in rates apply. Click here to register. Earthsong Yoga is located at 186 Main St. in Marlborough. 2) Backpack Deal at OfficeMax: Want to get a backpack for a penny? Well, this deal is almost like that. MaxPerks reward members who purchase up to two backpacks this week will get back most of the cost of the backpacks in bonus rewards in …

1) Free kids haircut in August at the JC Penney Salon. Children ages 6-12 can get a free haircut during the month of August. It is highly recommended that you call the salon directly to make an appointment at 508-624-6049. The JC Penney Salon is a full service salon that provides hair, nail, and skincare services and sells a variety salon products. Located inside JC Penney in the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough. Thank you, Carolyn for letting me know about this great deal.  2) Free Canoeing at Green Hill Park in Worcester. Enjoy an afternoon of paddling and nature on Fridays from 2-5 p.m. at…

As the city of Marlborough transitions to the new curbside trash and recycling system, residents  need to rethink how they use and dispose of everyday items. If you have items that are still useful, you don’t need to throw them out in your curbside container. The following are links to places where you can donate or recycle your items. Many of these resources are free. 1) Freecycle: Freecycle is an online community of people who are interested in giving or obtaining usable items. If you have something that you don’t need but is clean and in working condition, post it on Freecycle and often …

  1) Youth Program Deals at Wayside Racquet and Swim Club: For the week of July 2-6, save 10 percent on Stepping Stones, Tennis and Swim Combo, and Play and Learn (P.A.L) program.  Use the following coupon code for a full week or daily drop-in  Stepping Stones is SSSUM12, Tennis and Swim is TSCSUM12, and P.A.L. is PALSUM12.  If you sign up online at www.wayside.net you can save an additional 5%.  Wayside Racquet & Swim Club is located at 80 Broadmeadow Street in Marlborough. 2) Saturday Morning Discovery Series. Enjoy family entertainment for free on Saturday mornings.  On Saturday July 7th …

1) Summer Camp and Lesson Deal at A Stones Throw Tack Shop:  Marlborough has its very own tack shop. A Stone's Throw Tack Shop, located in the Laser Zone parking lot, at 416 Boston Post Rd., has a bit of everything for riders and horses, including riding apparel for schooling and show, as well as tack and horse care items. There is even a small dog supply section, so you can pick up some treats for your pup while you shop for your horse! For a limited time, take advantage of the following summer camp and lesson package deal:  Choose any helmet, breeches, and boots and take 10 percent off …

Mary Kay Product Deal:  Take advantage of two great Mary Kay Product deals that are being offered by a local Marlborough Mary Kay sales unit through Thursday, June 21. Offer #1 is a Timewise Miracle Set, which is Mary Kay’s age-fighting skin care line, plus a Microdermabrasion set, and Eye Firming Cream: $175 worth of product for $99. Offer #2 is a Summer Color Bundle, which includes the fabulous Mary Kay Custom Color Compact with your choice of three eye colors, cheek color, lipstick, lip gloss, plus eyeliner, lip liner, mascara, plus a complete brush set or a travel rollup bag: $165 worth …

Camp and Lessons Specials at Horseman’s Exchange, Littleton, MA.  Do you have a young equestrian heading to riding camp, or are you learning to ride this summer? The Horseman’s Exchange in Littleton is a great place to get outfitted for camp or riding lessons at a great price. Horseman’s Exchange carries a variety of used and new casual and show riding attire, saddles, tack, and other riding equipment. Their camp and lessons packages are as follows:  For kids, the package cost is $89.50 and includes new jods or half chaps, laced paddock boots, safety helmet, and a pair of gloves (package …

1) 14th Annual Marlborough Hospital Safe Summer Fun Day.  Saturday June 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn at Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union St. You and your family can enjoy this fun and free event. Get your child fitted for a free bicycle helmet, available while supplies last. Every child should wear a helmet while biking, skateboarding, or riding a scooter. There will be lots of booths with entertainment, demonstrations, giveaways, and information, all emphasizing good health to help your family have a safe summer vacation. 2)  Strand Theater Summer Pass. The summer pass is now on …

1) Discounted tickets for Taste of Marlborough. The 5th Annual Taste of Marlborough and Brewfest will take place on June 11, 2012, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. in Downtown Marlborough. Sample food and beer from many local restaurants and microbreweries and enjoy entertainment at 14 locations. From now until June 10th purchase tickets in advance and save. Advanced ticket prices include: Taste only: $ 20; ($15 for those over 62 or under 12); Taste & Brewfest: $ 30. Click here for a list of locations where you can purchase advance tickets. You can also order them online through Eventbrite, but keep in …

1) Deb's Walk-In Closet, Marlborough. Frugal Moms love consignment shops. You can put together an outfit for a night out, build a work wardrobe if you've started a new job, or get some new clothes for your fast-growing children, all at a low cost. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Deb's Walk-In Closet, our area's newest consignment shop. Debbie Scannell's shop is located at 286 West Main Street, next to D'Angelos. Inside this nicely organized shop you will find something for everyone in your family, including clothing for infants, children, juniors, misses, plus-size, and men, as well …

1) Free Yoga Class: Come to a free Kripalu Yoga Class with Lynn Alimo on Saturday, May 19th from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Earthsong Yoga Center. If you've thought about doing yoga, here is a great chance to try a class for free. The class begins with warm-up movements and breath awareness to prepare for yoga postures. The heart of the class is a sequence of postures that stretch, strengthen, and balance your body. The class will end with deep relaxation and meditation. Please register by contacting Earthsong Yoga at 508-480-8884, register online at www.earthsongyoga.com or email lynn@…

1. The 4th Annual Mom's Night Out at the Solomon Pond Mall will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 10. This mall-wide event will be full of great activities and freebies that moms will love! Starting at 5, the first 75 moms who register at guest services will get a "canvas swag bag" filled with great samples, such as shampoos, makeup color samples, and chocolates. Starting at 4 p.m. near JC Penny, register to win great prizes. Each hour a gift basket will be given away, such as a basket with a variety of products from Yankee Candle. There will be fitness demonstrations, shopping …

1. There are currently grand opening specials at The Seasons Nail & Spa, now at their new location at 193B Boston Post Rd., in the RK Plaza in Marlborough, next to Hannaford Supermarket and TD Bank. Come in and see this beautiful new salon and take advantage of grand opening specials: 1. A free manicure with purchase of Seasons Spa pedicure ($40); 2. A free gel shellac/acrylic full set with purchase of Hot Stone pedicure ($50); 3. A free acrylic fill with purchase of Seasons deluxe spa pedicure ($47); 4. A free classic pedicure with purchase of pink and white full set ($50); 5. A free express…

My friends and I love to talk about the books we are reading. If you have an e-reader, you already know how convenient they are for downloading and reading books. But if you find you are spending too much on e-books, here are some ways to read for free. 1. Borrow e-books from the CW/MARS digital catalog. This collection of free e-books and audio books that is shared among all of the libraries in the C/W MARS network. If you have a library card from the Marlborough Public Library, you can download books that you can read on many different e-readers and electronic devices, including the Kindle …

1. March to Concord with the Sudbury Militia on April 19: Take your family back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Join the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute as they march to the Old North Bridge Thursday, April 19. The minutemen will gather promptly at 5:30 a.m. at the Sudbury Town Hall, which is at the corner of Rt. 27 and Concord Road. The Company will “step off to Concord” at 5:45 a.m. and proceed on a route that begins on Concord Road, takes you through the Sudbury/Concord line, and finishes with a musket salute at the North Bridge in Concord at 10:30 a.m. It is …

1. Free April school vacation activities at the Marlborough Public Library: "A Titanic Evening" Tuesday, April 17 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a showing of "Titanic," sample foods like those served on board the ship, have your picture taken on the Titanic, and dress in costume (1912 era) to win a prize. "Teen Trivia Night" will take place Thursday, April 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Compete against other teens for a chance to win prizes, such as gift cards to Amazon, Gamestop, Hot Topic and Barnes & Noble. Registration for both activities is required, sign up at the Circulation Desk or email jbacon…

Marlborough families are talking about summer camp. If your kids wish to attend a fun camp with a variety of activities, either half or full day, take a look at the recreation department camps in Marlborough, Northborough, and Southborough.   The programs are affordable camp options with great activities and counselors.  Northborough and Southborough don’t charge fees for out-of-town campers, so that is a plus. Some also have openings for April spring vacation programs. Below are the camp programs, the hours covered, and the fees for the camps. 1. Marlborough: Marlborough Recreation has a …