Family Movie Night
The Harvard Public Library will host a Family Movie Night for all ages Friday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m.—popcorn included. Preregistration is requested; call the Children’s Room at 978-456-2381. (2/4)
The Healing Garden of Eatin’
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden (VTHG) will host a workshop—Eat Smart, Feel Good, and Look Great at Any Age—Saturday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 145 Bolton Road. Registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist Stephanie Meyers will lead a discussion on why diets don’t work over the long haul, practical tips for success, how simple food choices may significantly reduce the risk for illness, and how you can wear your bathing suit with confidence. Cost is $55 for nonmembers and $45 for members of the VTHG. Advance registration is required. Bring questions or forward them by Feb. 4 to julie@healinggarden.net. More information is available at www.healinggarden.net. (2/4)
WinterFest Weekends at Fruitlands
Fruitlands Museum is holding its third annual WinterFest, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pack up the kids, skates, sleds, cross-country skis, and snowshoes for winter fun on Fruitlands’ 200-acre winter wonderland. Sled the OMG! hill if you dare, ski or snowshoe on three miles of trails, or skate on the rink; then warm up around the bonfire with hot cider and snacks. Admission is $5 per car for museum members; $10 per car for nonmembers. Eastern Mountain Sports will be on hand most weekends with snowshoes to try out. Severe weather cancels the event. For more information visit www.fruitlands.org/calendar for updates and weather cancellations. (2/4)
Winter Wildlife Tracking
The Harvard Conservation Commission will sponsor a tracking program Saturday, Feb. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rescheduled from Jan. 29.) Noted tracker and apprentice of Paul Rezendes, Lydia Rogers of Concord, will lead the program. The group will meet at the Depot Road soccer fields and explore the Prospect Hill conservation area. Snowshoes are needed for off-trail bushwhacking—a few pairs will be available. Dress warmly. The program is designed for adults, but interested youth may attend. Space is limited. For more information and required sign-up call Wendy Sisson at 978-456-2385. (2/4)
Valentine-making at the Old Library
For Art’s Sake will sponsor a free valentine-making event Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old library. Bring the whole family or a friend and indulge in the pleasure of creating valentines for friends and loved ones with a variety of luscious materials supplied by For Art’s Sake. (2/4)
Pre-school, Kindergarten, and Elementary School Open House
Evergreen Garden Play School and the Oxbow Schoolhouse will hold an open house Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 270 Barnum Road in Devens. For more information on Evergreen Garden call 978-772-9595 or visit www.evergreengardenplayschool.org. For more information on the Oxbow Schoolhouse call 978-772-9500 or visit www.xbowschoolhouse.org. (2/4)
Harvard Woman’s Club Meeting
Jen Sundeen, Lisa Frackiewicz, and Rochelle Greayer, founders of the Harvard Farmers’ Market, will be the featured speakers at the Harvard Woman’s Club luncheon meeting Monday, Feb. 7, at St. Theresa’s Parish Hall. They will discuss their passion for local agriculture and how that led to the establishment of the Farmers’ Market in Harvard. Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m.; the program will start at 12:15 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Call Sue Guswa, 978-456-8580, for membership information. (2/4)
Bargains in the Belfry Half-price Sale
Bargains in the Belfry, the resale shop run by the Women’s Alliance of the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church will hold its end-of-season half-price sale Tuesdays, Feb. 8 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the church at the top of the Common. Bargains offers men’s and women’s clothing, as well as books, fluorescent and halogen lights, and knickknacks. The shop will hold a $5-a-bag sale Feb. 22. (2/11)
Parent and Teacher Performance Social
The second annual Parent and Teacher Performance Social will take place Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Hildreth Elementary School cafeteria, featuring a concert for adults and children. This is a chance to hear your very talented neighbors and favorite teachers perform many styles of music, including folk, classical, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and more. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $10, with a $25 family cap. For more information contact David Gilfix at DGilfix@psharvard.org. The event is sponsored by Fanfare!. Funds raised support the music departments in Harvard Public Schools. (2/4)
Bromfield Craft Program
The Harvard Public Library invites students in grades 6 and higher to a craft and valentine-making afternoon, Thursday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. Preregister by calling the library’s reference desk at 978-456-4114. Drop-ins may be accommodated if there is enough space. (2/4)
Republican Town Committee
The Harvard Republican Town Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the fireplace room of the old library. All are welcome. (2/4)
Poetry by Prison Inmates
Poet and sculptor Linda Hoffman will present an evening of poetry written by inmates at MCI Shirley at the next Warner Free Lecture Friday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall at the Harvard Public Library. Hoffman and other volunteers will share their experiences with the creative writing classes they started for inmates and will read some of the best poems created there. For more information on the Warner Free Lecture series or to join the e-mail list, call Rachel Oglesby at 978-456-8865. (2/11)
Harvard Democratic Caucus
Registered Democrats in Harvard will hold a caucus Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. at the old library’s fireplace room to elect delegates to the 2011 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Candidates for delegate and alternate must be present and consent to nomination in writing. Those not elected as delegate or alternate, who meet the qualifications, may apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth, minority, and disabled. For more information contact Dennis Bradley at DbinNE@aol.com or 978-660-5854. (2/11)
Will Patton Quartet at the Library
Harvard Friends of the Arts will sponsor the Will Patton Quartet Saturday, Feb 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall. The concert will include swing, Brazilian choro, French waltzes, and other styles played with violin, mandolin, guitar, and string bass. Seating is limited; call 978-456-4114 to reserve. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. For more information see harvardpubliclibrary.org or wpatton.com. (2/11)
Baroque Concert on the Common
The Worcester Chamber Music Society will perform a concert of baroque composers, including Bach, Telemann, Haydn, and Rameau, Saturday, Feb.12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church on the Common. Tickets are $20 for seniors, $25 for other adults, $10 for high school and college students, and free for children under age 17. More information is available at worcesterchambermusic.org or by calling 978-456-2730. (2/11)
Well Adult Clinic
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Harvard Board of Health, will hold a Well Adult Clinic Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Hildreth House. Drop in for blood pressure and pulse screening and diet instruction. No appointment is necessary. For more information, contact Nashoba Associated Boards of Health at 978-772-3335 or 800-427-9762, ext. 333, or visit www.nashoba.org. (2/11)
OUT OF TOWN
Acoustic Cafe
Indian Hill Music School will present an open mic night for adults (ages 18 and older) hosted by singer/songwriter Nancy Brule Friday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 36 King St. in Littleton. Folk singers, acoustic guitarists, pianists, and others are invited to perform. The cover charge will be $5 at the door. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at 978-486-9524 or www.indianhillmusic.org. (2/4)
PTO Winter Bet and Cash Bash
The Harvard Parent-Teacher Organization will hold its first Winter Bet and Cash Bash Party Saturday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Billiard’s Café in Ayer. Drop in for a bit or stay the whole night. Enjoy friends, music, and dance, play billiards, and see what other excitement the evening may hold. Winners of the on-going 100 Club raffle will be drawn at the party, but the event is free for all. There’s no hitch—just a good reason to come out of hibernation to support the schools and have some fun. For more information visit www.harvardpto.org. (2/4)
Triple Helix
Indian Hill Music will present celebrated piano trio Triple Helix in their only Boston-area appearance this season with an all-Beethoven program Saturday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. at the Kalliroscope Gallery, 264 Main St. in Groton. A wine and cheese reception with the artists will follow the concert. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. For more information call 978-486-9524 ext. 16 or visit www.indianhillmusic.org. (2/4)
Fundraising Breakfast in Ayer
The Ayer Masonic Association will hold its monthly fundraising breakfast Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Ayer Masonic Center, 11 Sculley Road in Ayer. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 10 a.m. The menu includes eggs cooked to order or pancakes, bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast, juice, and coffee. (2/4)
Montessori School Tour
Oak Meadow Montessori School will hold an Admission Parent Group Tour Monday, Feb. 7, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at 2 Old Pickard Lane in Littleton. To register call 978-486-9874 ext. 226, e-mail admissions@oakmeadow.org, or visit www.oakmeadow.org. (2/4)
Indian Hill Music School Registration
Registration for spring classes at Indian Hill Music School will begin the week of February 7. Visit www.indianhillmusic.org for a complete program schedules and registration information or call 978-486-9524. (2/4)
Energy Talk in Groton
The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) and the Groton Local Energy Group will host an energy talk Thursday, Feb. 10, at the NWRA Resource Center at 592 Main St. in Groton. The talk by Chris Christie, “The Future of your Electric Power and the Emerging Smart Grid—coming soon to your nearest outlets!” will give a brief overview of the electric power distribution system, future improvements, major upgrades including renewable resources, and the emerging smart grid. Christie is a Groton Electric Light Commissioner and an active member of Groton Local. For more information, www.grotonlocal.org or call Chris at 978-448-9526. (2/4)
Indian Hill Island Escape
A Caribbean-themed benefit fundraiser to support Indian Hill Music will be held Friday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at 36 King St. in Littleton. The evening will feature a Caribbean buffet, tiki bar, live auction, raffle, dancing, and music by Dell Smart. Tickets are $50 per person. Learn more at 978-486-9524 ext. 114 or www.indianhillmusic.org. (2/11)
Spaghetti Dinner and Movie Night
The Fellowship Committee of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Central St. in Acton, will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and movie night Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. The dinner will consist of spaghetti (plain and wheat), homemade sauces, garden salad, garlic bread, beverages, and sherbet and Italian Ices for dessert. There will be two movies shown after dinner: Mr. Holland’s Opus will be on screen for adults and, for the children, one of the Toy Story movies. Prices for the event are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 978-263-2822 or 978-263-9735. Childcare will be available. (2/11)
Free Backyard Scrapbooking at NRWA
Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) naturalists will lead a free family workshop, “I Love Nature: Backyard Scrapbooking,” Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the NRWA River Resource Center at 592 Main St. in Groton. Using nature as a guide, families can create a backyard journal to add to throughout the year. Participants will explore the winter world looking for animal tracks in the snow, discovering where bugs hide out during the cold, and making rubbings from found textures. NRWA will provide basic materials to build a book and families are welcome to bring along favorite scrapbooking tools and papers. The workshop is designed for all ages. To register or for more information, contact Lauren Parente Noone, NRWA Eco-Adventures Coordinator, at 978-448-0299 or email LaurenP@NashuaRiverWatershed.org. (2/11)
Water for Boston: The History of the Wachusett Reservoir
From 1895 to 1908, one of the largest civil engineering projects in New England history transformed Clinton, Sterling, Boylston, and West Boylston, creating the Wachusett Reservoir and aqueduct, Boston’s first truly modern water supply system. The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will host a free presentation, “Water for Boston: The Nashua River and the History of the Wachusett Reservoir” Thursday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m., at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main St. (Route 119) in Groton. Eamon McCarthy Earls, 17-year-old author of Wachusett: How Boston’s 19th Century Quest for Water Changed Four Towns and a Way of Life, will share the decade-long story of the construction—for a time the largest of reservoir and dam in the world. Registration is requested for planning purposes, but not required. To register or for more information, contact Pam Gill, NRWA development associate, at 978-448-0299, or e-mail PamG@NashuaRiverWatershed.org. (2/11)
