There are a wide variety of clubs and community based organizations in Ashland. If you would like to have your organization listed, please send us an email.
Ashland Community Gardens at Stone Park
was organized and built in the spring of 2009 by the civic group We Love Ashland and many other volunteers. Educational programs are held throughout the summer. Meet your neighbors, teach your kids, grow your community! Contact us: info@ashlandcommunitygardens.org
Ashland Directions
is the Town's newspaper that is delivered monthly to every residence (over 6,500) FREE from September thru July. It contains Town and School news. There are columns by the Town Manager, the Superintendent of Schools, our State Representative and Senator as well as "Stories of Ashland" by Steve Leacu. For placing ads, items for the Community Calendar or general information, please contact Al Porter (Editor and Publisher) by sending an email message to AshlandDirections@verizon.net or call 508.881.4743.
Ashland Emergency Fund
was founded in 1987 to establish a source of money for emergency assistance, to create a permanent fund, to build an organization of citizens ready to respond, and to provide a heightened sense of responsibility for the welfare of others within the Town of Ashland.
Ashland Garden Club
Ashland Historical Society
Ashland Lions Club
Ashland Music Association
http://www.friendsoftheapl.com/ -working to raise funds and increase community involvement in the library. Find out more. Join today! Contact us: president@friendsoftheapl.com
Jewish Family Workshop IV
Founded in 1975, The Jewish Family Workshop IV is a co-operative of Metrowest families whose goal is to educate their children in Jewish traditions and to join in the celebration of the Jewish holidays. Made up of more than 50% interfaith families, our members represent varied religious backgrounds, but all share a common desire to provide their children with a quality Jewish education. For more information please go to www.jewishfamilyworkshop.org
http://metrowesthumanesociety.org/ -an advocate for animal welfare, MWHS focuses on the well-being of cats in the Metrowest Boston area, including finding loving homes or providing life-long care while educating the community and reducing the feral/stray cat population. MWHS is a volunteer-led, non-profit, no-kill shelter dependent on charitable donations. Contact: mwhspaw@yahoo.com
MOM's Club of Ashland
Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. They address mothers' needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do. Events and activities include monthly discussion meetings, guest speakers, mom's night out, book club, playgroups, children's activities, seasoned moms and early stages discussion groups, and more. For more information email membership@metroswestmothersandmore.org
North Star Masonic Lodge, Ashland
Welcomes all musicians without audition who play an instrument. Currently no dues are assessed, members need to commit to concerts and fund raising activities. We generally play music rated at medium and higher levels of difficulty; That translates to a recommended minimum high school level proficiency.
Voices Against Violence
Voices Against Violence
http://www.smoc.org/vav provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic/partner violence and sexual assault/rape in the Metrowest area. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and are available to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, supportive counseling and support groups, information and referrals, and medical, legal and criminal justice advocacy. 24 Hour HOTLINE 800-593-1125 or 508-626-8686
We Love Ashland
http://www.weloveashland.com/ is a newly formed civic group focused on sustainable community.
Find out more. Join today! Contact us: weloveashland@gmail.com
Find out more. Join today! Contact us: weloveashland@gmail.com