Festival of Cultures at Hildreth Elementary School
The Harvard Schools PTO will hold its annual Festival of Cultures, celebrating the community’s diversity, Friday, March 22, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Hildreth Elementary School. In the HES gymnasium from 6 to 7:15 p.m., attendees can travel the world with “Ambassadors” from roughly 20 countries who will share their cultures in a variety of ways. From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will be short performances in the cafetorium by local children from several different cultures. In addition, students in grades two through four will present the woven Mandalas they crafted during the recent ‘Weaving Together: Threads and Voices’ artist-in-residency program with visiting artist Sarah Haskell.
The school-wide art show opens the same evening. Each grade will display projects with international themes completed in art class.
Rabies Clinic
The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in cooperation with local veterinarians, will provide rabies immunization for dogs and cats Saturday, March 23, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the town garage on Depot Road.
Dogs and cats over six months of age, not previously immunized, and those with a 2010 orange, oval rabies tag must be immunized. The vaccine is effective for three years for dogs and cats more than one year old. Dogs and cats between six and 12 months old and those whose immunization has lapsed must receive a booster within one year of the initial inoculation. Cats must be brought in cages or closed boxes during the last half of any clinic. The charge per immunization is $15. To receive a three-year rabies vaccination for pets, owners must present proof of current vaccination. Otherwise, a pet will receive a one-year vaccination.
Tree Grafting Workshop
Horticulturist Denis Wagner will guide participants through the process of tree grafting at a workshop Sunday, March 24, at 1 p.m. at Fruitlands Museum. Members $40, nonmembers $50. Register at education@fruitlands.org or 978-456-3924, ext. 239.
Concert at the Garden
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden’s next Concert at the Garden Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. will feature The Saturdays, a musical group that blends folk, bluegrass, rock, and the blues. Admission is $10 for Garden members, $15 for nonmembers. The Healing Garden, a nonprofit organization, is located at 145 Bolton Road and offers support, educational, and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. Visit www.healinggarden.net for event updates or cancellations.
Garden Club Meeting
Connie Grabowy, the Garden Club of Harvard’s horticulture chairwoman, will be the speaker at the Garden Club’s monthly meeting Monday, March 25, at Holy Trinity Church. Grabowy, who has a master’s degree in botany and has taken many horticulture courses at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, will speak about growing plants from seeds and cuttings. She will also show some inexpensive ways to build a plant collections. The meeting is open to the public and will begin with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a business meeting before the speaker.
Bromfield Early Release Movie
The Harvard Public Library will host an early release movie, rated PG-13, Wednesday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. for Bromfield students.
SAGE Crossing Foundation Presentation
Harvard SEPAC will host a presentation about the SAGE Crossing Foundation by founding president Linda Davis and SAGE carpenter John Bradford, Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in the Bromfield School library. SAGE Crossing was founded in 2007 to create a green-model farmstead for autistic adults, with a template that could be reproduced on small farms and orchards throughout Massachusetts and the country. It was conceived as a bridge to the community, rather than an island that isolates the disabled. For more information visit sagecrossingfoundation.org.
Good Friday Walk
The 29th annual Good Friday Walk’s effort to raise $29,000 for Loaves & Fishes, the largest food pantry in North Central Massachusetts, and Sharing, Inc., which helps impoverished youth in the rural South, will take place Friday, March 29. The walk begins at the Harvard Congregational Church and follows a five-mile loop. Walkers can register anytime from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and can walk as far as they like. Each walker is asked to raise a minimum of $25. Sponsor sheets are available at the library and churches, and online at www.loavesfishespantry.org.
Walkers are essential, but so are volunteers and sponsors. To volunteer in the kitchen or at the registration desk, contact either Jeanie Colony, 978-456-1239 or jecolony@charter.net, or Becca Day-Newsham, 978-456-8717 or newsha@aol.com.
Procession of the Cross
The annual Procession of the Cross will begin Friday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish and end at Francis Xavier Church in Bolton. Families are invited to participate in the symbolic carrying of the cross to commemorate Good Friday. A simple soup meal will be served after the procession. For more information call Carol Lee Tonge at 978-456-3512.
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
The Harvard Family Association’s annual Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, March 29, will begin with the egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. at the base of the Common. Children can turn in their eggs for a prize. Children should bring their own baskets and are asked to find no more than 10 eggs so there will be enough for everyone. Children two and under will have their own egg hunt area. There will be additional games and crafts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the activity area. The free event is sponsored by the Harvard Family Association and open to all children seven and under. Donations of food for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry are welcomed. In case of rain, the festivities will be in the Unitarian Fellowship Building on Elm St.. More information at harvardfamily@yahoo.com.
Kim and Reggie Concert
Harvard Friends of the Arts will present Kim and Reggie Harris in concert Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Harvard Public Library. Doors open at 7 p.m. Musicians and storytellers Kim and Reggie combine a folk and gospel legacy with classical, rock, jazz, and pop music. To reserve seats call 978-456-4114. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. For more information: www.harvardpubliclibrary.org and www.kimandreggie.com.
‘Living the Life We Imagine’
Consultant and “reinventionist” Irene Buchine will be the Harvard Woman’s Club’s featured speaker at the club’s meeting Monday, April 1, at Holy Trinity Parish. Buchine will offer an opportunity to begin to frame and address questions about desired direction for one’s life and and steps to take to begin the journey. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at 12:15 p.m. For more information call Sue Guswa at 978-456-8550.
Celebration 2013 Online Silent Auction
A silent online auction to support after-prom Celebration 2013 will begin Wednesday, April 3, at www.bromfieldcelebration.com. Prizes include vacations, golf opportunities, Disney park tickets, consulting from Harvard Architectural Associates, spa visits, gift cards and baskets, and more. Bids start at $25. Bidding sheets are available at Annual Town Meeting, the Harvard General Store, and the Celebration website.
Roche Bros. Donation Day for Celebration
Help support Celebration 2013, Harvard’s free after-prom extravaganza, by shopping at Roche Bros. in Acton Friday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., when Roche Bros., a Celebration sponsor, will donate a portion of the total dollar amount of all receipts collected from patrons by Celebration 2013 volunteers. Volunteers interested in helping collect receipts should contact Phyllis Simpson at pasimpson@charter.net.
Family Movie Night
The Harvard Public Library’s Family Movie Night Friday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. will feature a recently released, animated Disney movie about an arcade bad guy who wants to change his life. Preregister so the librarians will know how much popcorn to buy.
‘Aladdin Jr.’
Aladdin will work his way out of several tight spots–sometimes aided by a Genie and a magic carpet—and prevail against evil Jafar to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and her father, the Sultan, in four performances from Superstar Productions: Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at 2 and 7 p.m., and a final matinee Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at the Hildreth Elementary School cafetorium at the school’s side entrance. The show—appropriate for families with children ages 4 and up—features Bromfield sixth graders Phoebe Clark as Jasmine and Kira Houston as Jafar, along with HES third, fourth, and fifth graders. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. For box office questions, call 978-456-8260.
Healing Journey Through Collage
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will offer “Healing Journey through Collage” Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 145 Bolton Road. Karen Beaver will help participants create collages with personal meaning for their journeys. Feel free to bring items from home to add to the materials that will be provided. Call 978-456-3532 to register.
Hands on History
Denis Cormier, Commander of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment, will visit the library to teach about the American Revolution Tuesday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m., just in time for Patriots Day. The program is open to all ages, but best for grades 1 and up. Cormier will bring with him original 18th-century artifacts and reproductions, including uniforms and weapons. Attendees will get to wear the uniforms of George Washington’s Army, the British Army of King George III, and the French Army, and children will get to touch every artifact brought to the performance. Space is limited; preregister in the Children’s Room. For more information: www.Facebook.com/HandsonHistory7thMassRegiment.
OUT OF TOWN
Bull Run Concert Series
Upcoming concerts at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley:
• Friday, March 22 Amy Helm Band
• Saturday, March 23 Amy Black
• Friday, March 29 Jeff Pitchell & Johnny A with Texas Flood
• Saturday, March 30 Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys
• Saturday, March 30 Liz Frame & the Kickers and Chelsea Berry
Tickets and information at bullrunrestaurant.com.
Indian Hill Music School Performathon
Indian Hill Music School students and faculty offer two days of free recitals in many musical styles, from classical to jazz, Friday, March 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 36 King St. in Littleton. Contributions will be accepted to benefit Indian Hill’s scholarship fund, which awa
‘Hello Dolly’
Nashoba Drama Society will present “Hello, Dolly” Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the Nashoba Regional High School auditorium, 12 Green Road in Bolton. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students and may be purchased at the door or in advance at www.NashobaDrama.com.
West Concord Merchants’ Give Back Day
Participating West Concord merchants will donate five percent of their sales to a number of local nonprofit organizations on Give Back Day, Saturday, March 23. For more information call Concord Chamber of Commerce, 978-369-3120, or visit www.westconcordvillage.org/events.
So You Want a Vegetable Garden?
Old Sturbridge Village’s gardening workshop, “So you want to have a vegetable garden?” will cover a range of topics from seeds to harvest in a full-day symposium Saturday, March 23. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Details at 800-733-1830 or www.osv.org.
Community Drum Circle
Indian Hill Music will offer a community drum circle open to adults and teens on Monday nights. The program begins Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at 36 King St. in Littleton. The cost is $10 per person. No musical experience is necessary. Reserve at 978-486-9524, ext. 116.
Welfare of Wild Trout
Russ Cohen from the Department of Fish and Game Riverways Program will give a talk on “The Welfare of the Wild Trout: Why You Should Care” Thursday, March 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road in Sudbury. Free for Sudbury Valley Trust, OARS, or Greater Boston Trout Unlimited members; nonmembers $10. Preregistration is required: svtweb.org, 978-443-5588
Applewild School Open House
The Applewild School, a coeducational, independent day school for grades K through 8 will host a Take-a-Look Morning Open House Thursday, April 4, at 9 a.m. at the Crocker Building, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. 978-342-6053, ext. 110, www.applewild.org
NRWA Training for Water Monitoring
The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will hold an Orientation and Training session for water monitoring and volunteer opportunities Thursday, April 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NRWA Resource Center, 592 Main St. (Rt. 119) in Groton. Monitoring will start Saturday, April 20, and continue on each third Saturday of the month through October at approximately 43 sites. Sign up is requested. Contact Kathryn Nelson, KathrynN@NashuaRiverWatershed.org. More information: www.NashuaRiverWatershed.org
Wilderness Skills
The Nashua River Watershed Association will host a free presentation, “To Build a Fire”, Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lawrence Library, 15 Main St. in Pepperell. Wilderness guide, tracker, and naturalist Walter Korby will teach the ancient science and art of creating fire using a bow and drill, as well as how to create a one-match fire. In his programs on wilderness survival skills, Korby seeks to inspire a meaningful connection to the natural world. The program is most appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and older. Younger children are welcome with an adult. Preregistration is requested. Call 978-448-0299 or email AlF@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
Alzheimer’s Disease Forum
North Worcester County Alzheimer’s Partnership will sponsor a Spring Education Forum, “The Behavior Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease: The Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors,” Wednesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m. with presenter Joanne Fontaine, founder of Pro-Active Eldercare, at Fidelity Bank, 9 Leominster Connector in Leominster. Free to the public. CEUs for social workers and nurses are available. Register at jmcmurray@alz.org or 508-799-2386.
