Cub Scout Registration Night
Harvard Cub Scouts registration night will take place Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Volunteers Hall at the public library. Boys in first through fifth grades are eligible to register for Cub Scouts. Prospective and returning scouts are welcome. The evening will include an informative presentation on the calendar of events. For more information e-mail jon.schoenberg1@verizon.net. (9/3)
Girl Scout Information and Registration
A Girl Scout information and registration session for parents and guardians of girls entering kindergarten through twelfth grade will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Deacon's Hall, 15 Still River Road. Girl Scout representatives will share the benefits of Girl Scouting and offer convenient registration. The registration fee is $12 for the membership year. (9/3)
Casting Call
Fruitlands Museum will host a dramatic reading event Friday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m., based on Ilyon Woo's book, The Great Divorce. The museum is holding an open casting call for actors to read various roles. This free public programming event, which will be preceded by a Shaker-themed dinner fundraiser, calls for two actresses and two actors. One rehearsal will be held on the day of the performance. Interested actors should send a resume or brief list of qualifications and a headshot (cut and pasted into the body of the e-mail)–or a link to these materials–to iw@ilyonwoo.com by Sept. 7. Video clips will be considered as well. A committee will review selections and announce results by Sept. 15. For more information visit http://ilyonwoo.com/casting-call. (9/3)
Republican Town Committee Meeting
The Harvard Republican Town Committee will hold its next monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the old library. (9/3)
Toddler Thursdays at Fruitlands
Toddler Thursdays at Fruitlands Museum will resume Thursday, Sept. 9, from 9 to 10 a.m., with new themes each week. Early childhood educator Larissa Fagundes will explore art, nature, and history at Fruitlands with children and their parent or guardian. Each session begins with a song and continues with a story. During craft time, children will create a new project using different art media. A guided activity will facilitate interaction with peers. Cost is $5 drop-in fee or $30 for seven-week punch card. (9/3)
Fruitlands Artisan Series
Fruitlands' fall Artisan Series will feature a different local artist demonstrating his/her craft every Saturday in September and October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a fair-weather-only event and free to the public. (9/10)
Smokin' Ukuleles
The Ukulele Union of Harvard, the largest ukulele club in Massachusetts, will hold its Saturday, Sept. 11, meeting outdoors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the town beach. While the ukulele is often associated with the songs of Hawaii, the night's song choice will be adapted to the locality and will include, Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," Talking Heads' "Burning Down the House," The Doors' (Come on Baby) "Light my Fire," and Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water." All are welcome to strum along, sing along, or just listen in. Details are available at www.meetup.com/HarvardUke. (9/10)
Run for the Hills 5K
The Harvard Conservation Trust will sponsor its first 5K Trail Run/Walk Sunday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m., rain or shine. The route will begin and end at the McCurdy Track, Harvard Park, and travel through scenic woodlands and open fields. Co-sponsored with the Harvard Road Race Association, the race will be professionally timed. Volunteers will be posted throughout the course and a water station will be provided. Post-race refreshments will be available, and an awards ceremony will acknowledge the overall female and male winners as well as the top three racers in each age category. The youngest category is 14-and-under and the oldest is 70-plus. Registration is $25, $20 for Trust members. To view a course map and to register visit www.runforthehills.org. (9/3)
Old Frog Pond Farm Sculpture Walk
The annual Sculpture Walk at Old Frog Pond Farm will open Sunday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 38 Eldridge Road. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the 20 artists exhibiting their art outdoors and listen to bluegrass music from the local band, Still River. Artists familiar to Harvard include orchardist Linda Hoffman, Joseph Wheelwright, known for his Tree People at Fruitlands Museum, and Still River artist Alicia Dwyer. Taking center stage will be the permanent installation of Blase Provitola's new Medicine Wheel. There is no fee for admission. The sculpture walk will be open every weekend through Columbus Day from 1 to 5 p.m. for self-guided tours. Old Frog Pond Farm, the only certified organic pick-your-own apple orchard in the state, has an orchard and raspberry patch open for picking Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.oldfrogpondfarm.com. (9/10)
Calling all Singers
Harvard Pro Musica, Harvard's very own soprano-alto-tenor-bass classical, community chorus, seeks singers for the 2010-11 season, its 41st season. The first rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Harvard Unitarian Church on the Common. All voice parts welcome; no audition required. Harvard Pro Musica's December concert will feature Vivaldi's "Gloria." For more information visit www.harvardpromusica.org, e-mail info@harvardpromusica.org, or call 978-456-5039. (9/10)
Lions Fall Festival
The Harvard Lions 2010 Fall Festival will take place Sept. 17 to 19 at the Hazel farm, 150 Ayer Road. Friday night will feature a "Battle of the High School Bands" contest, as well as a concert featuring the Springsteen tribute band, Tramps Like Us. Saturday and Sunday events will include live music; a craft fair; live demonstrations, including a real blacksmith and live Alpacas; a lumberjack show; a Kids' Carnival with giant inflatables, pony rides, and more; and a state championship BBQ Cook-Off with more than 40 teams. Admission is $5 per person, all ages, for the Battle of the Bands; $12 for adults and $8 for students for the concert and fireworks; and $5 per day, all ages, on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free. For more information visit www.harvardfallfestival.com. (9/17)
Bluegrass Concert
Harvard Friends of the Arts will present the Bluegrass Gospel Project at Volunteers Hall in the public library Sunday, Sept. 19. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; the show begins at 2 p.m.
BGP features Gene White Jr., master fiddler and veteran of prominent New England bluegrass and country bands; singers and guitar-slingers Paul Miller and Andy Greene; Vermont state banjo contest champ Steve Light; premier singer-songwriter Patti Casey; veteran country/bluegrass vocalist and upright bassist Jim DiSabito; and Northern Lights founder/mandolinist Taylor Armerding. To lend focus to their repertoire for this one-time event, White narrowed their performance to the highly spirited sub-genre of bluegrass gospel. Seating is limited; call the library at 978-456-4114 to reserve seats. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit www.harvardpubliclibrary.org and www.bluegrassgospelproject.com. (9/17)
OUT OF TOWN
Monty Tech Golf Tourney
Monty Tech's 16th annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Sept. 10, at Westminster Country Club, starting at 8:30 a.m. with registration. A continental breakfast at 9 a.m. will precede a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Social hour will be from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner and awards. A fee of $125 per person, or $450 for a foursome, includes breakfast, lunch, golf cart, and dinner. Sponsorships are available to companies and individuals. All players will receive complimentary windbreakers and will qualify for on-course prizes. A silent auction and raffle will also be held. Proceeds will be used to fund student scholarships and provide additional student services. To register or for more information, call 978-345-9200, ext. 5212. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, Sept. 8. (9/3)
Food Preservation Workshop
The Northeast Organic Farming Association/ Massachusetts Chapter (NOFA/Mass) will hold a hands-on workshop on preserving food from the fall harvest Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the home of Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge at 411 Sheldon Road in Barre. The event is part of the Massachusetts Food Preservation Workshop Days. Similar events will be held in 9 other towns and cities throughout the state on September 11 and September 18. Cost is $50; discounts for NOFA/Mass members. For more information visit www.nofamass.org. (9/10)
Family Concerts at Indian Hill Music
Indian Hill Music will present two family concerts with popular children's performer and PBS Kids star Steve Roslonek and his band. Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at 36 King Street in Littleton. Tickets are $15. For more information call 978-486-9524 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org. (9/10)
Indian Hill Music Open House
Indian Hill Music will host its annual Open House Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will feature musical activities for all ages, including instrument demonstrations, and early childhood music classes, as well as opportunities to ask the faculty about music education and performance programs. Admission is free. Learn more at 978-486-9524 or www.indianhillmusic.org. (9/10)