Naturally Curious with Mary Holland
Warner Free Lecture and Harvard Conservation Trust will cosponsor Naturally Curious, an evening with naturalist Mary Holland, Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall. Holland is a Vermont naturalist, photographer, columnist, and author. She will share her knowledge, observations, and photographs that won “Naturally Curious: A Photographic Field Guide and Month-by-Month Journey through the Fields, Woods, and Marshes of New England” the 2011 National Outdoor Book Award for best nature guidebook. Holland also writes a popular monthly column for the Harvard Press. The program is appropriate for all ages.
Car Wash for Camp Sunshine
On Saturday April 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harvard’s transfer station, Bromfield students who volunteer at Camp Sunshine, a camp in Casco, Maine, for those with life-threatening conditions will hold a car wash to benefit families who attend the camp. The goal is to endow a family so they can attend camp free of charge year after year.
Bird Walk at Fruitlands
Fruitlands Museum and Brookline Bird Club will host a morning bird walk Saturday, April 27, led by local birder Pat White. Participants will meet in the Fruitlands parking lot at 6:30 a.m. and look for local residents and early arrivals, including flickers, pine warblers, blue-winged warblers, wood thrush, and veerys. For questions, call 978-456-8127.
iPod Mini Raffle
Bromfield French students will sell raffle tickets for an iPod Mini on Election Day, Tuesday, April 30, to support a scholarship fund for the French Department’s 2014 trip to France. Tickets are $10 for 1 or $25 for 3. The winner will be chosen by a drawing Wednesday, May 1. “Merci.”
Library Book Sale Collection
The Friends of the Harvard Public Library (FOHPL) will happily accept book donations Saturday, April 27, and Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at the main entrance of the NEW library. The Friends’ annual Book Sale will be Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, with a Friday evening opening for FOHPL members.
Lego Club
The Harvard Public Library’s Lego Club for ages 5 and up will meet Saturday, April 27, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun and assist with supervision. See the Children’s Librarian for more information and to register.
Jazz Concert at the Garden
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden’s next Concert at the Garden will be a jazz performance Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. by The Unexpected, a group from Boston playing a variety of jazz standards and original arrangements. The Healing Garden, at 145 Bolton Road, offers support, educational, and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Healing Garden services. Visit www.healinggarden.net for updates or cancellations.
Masters of Music at HHS
The Harvard Historical Society will present “Masters of Music” Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at 215 Still River Road. The afternoon of solo and chamber music will feature harpist Maria Rindenello Parker and violist Mary Ferrillo. The two master’s degree candidates at the New England Conservatory will be joined by flutist Alyssa Griggs and pianist Christian Gamboa and will perform music by Debussy, Grant-Still, Hindemith, Schumann, and Tournier. The concert is free, but donations are accepted. A reception with the artists will follow.
Fabric at Bargains in the Belfry
Bargains in the Belfry, the consignment shop in the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church, has lengths of Malden Mills fabric for sale. Bargains is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m, and on the first and third Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Spring clothing in good condition is accepted for consignment.
Life and Time of Tim Hetherington
Fruitlands Museum will show “Which Way Is the Front Line from Here: The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington,” an HBO movie by Sebastian Junger, Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. Shortly after the release of his documentary “Restrepo,” photographer Tim Hetherington was killed in Libya. Colleague and filmmaker Sebastian Junger traces Hetherington’s work across the world’s battlefields to reveal how he transcended the boundaries of image-making to become a luminary in his profession. The event is free. Fruitlands is also exhibiting some of Hetherington’s final work.
HCT Tree-For-All
The Harvard Conservation Trust Tree-For-All, a favorite annual event, will be Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at the transfer station and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the town center. This year’s selection is the American hornbeam, a member of the hazelnut family (Carpinus caroliniana) sometimes called musclewood. It is a small, native tree with a wide-spreading, flat-topped crown that thrives in a very wide range of climates from Nova Scotia to Texas. Trees are free to all HCT members.
Fire-making Workshop
Wilderness guides Rick Wood and Maura Orrell will share wilderness survival skills in a workshop Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Old Frog Pond Farm. Participants will learn how to start a fire with a wooden dowel, a bow, and string. A pocketknife is needed for a small amount of wood carving. The fee is $20 and includes a fire-making kit. Families are welcome. Register by emailing rwood@siteduck.com.
Bromfield Lip ‘Sync
Bromfield Model United Nations will host the first annual Lip ‘Sync Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Cronin Auditorium. See Bromfield students and teachers perform crazy dances and act to classic songs. The night promises many laughs and entertainment for the whole community.
Allegra Regional Girls Choir
The Congregational Church of Harvard will host the Allegra Regional Girls Choir of Conn., New England’s most highly acclaimed girls choral program, Saturday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The choir’s repertoire spans classical to spiritual to pop. The concert is free and open to all. For more information, contact 978-456-8788 or office@harvardmaucc.org.
Fanfare Home Concert
Jazz singer Rebecca Parris, with pianist and composer Brad Hatfield, will perform Sunday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m. in an intimate home setting. The concert is sponsored by Fanfare to raise funds for school music programs. Tickets are $50 and include music, food, and wine. To order tickets: www.eventbrite.com/event/6096331291. For more information email pnchapman@yahoo.com.
Bateman Journals Talk
What was life like in 19th century Still River? Forty recently acquired journals written by Louisa Harrod Bateman, along with extensive Still River materials already in its collection, provide the Harvard Historical Society with more than 50 years of primary source words, objects, and pictures that it will share with the community Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m. at the Still River meetinghouse, 215 Still River Road. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. A reception will follow the presentation.
OUT OF TOWN
Concert Series at the Bull Run
- Friday, April 26 Jay Unger & Molly Mason
- Saturday, April 27 All-Star Comedy
- Friday, May 3 Primo Cubano – Cinco de Mayo Party
- Saturday, May 4 What a Drag!
- Saturday, May 4 Eric Lilljequist, Dean Adrien, and Steve Abdu
- Sunday, May 5 Roger Fluet & Bi-Plane Pinata Party
- Sunday, May 5 Peter Case
Tickets at bullrunrestaurant.com.
Jimmy Tingle, Live in Ayer
Jimmy Tingle, a well-known social and political humorist, will be on stage at Ayer-Shirley Regional High School Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. The audience-interactive performance event is free to Ayer-Shirley Regional students. Tickets for all others are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Recommended for ages 10 and up. For tickets and information, call 978-772-2545, email AyerShirleyDrama@gmail.com, or see www.jacneed.com/ASYD/Tickets.htm.
Atlantic Wind Symphony
Atlantic Wind Symphony will perform a Spring Pops concert Sunday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at Machlan Auditorium on the campus of Atlantic Union College, 338 Main St. in South Lancaster. Admission: $10 adults, $7 seniors/students, $20 family (parents and children under 18). Pre-concert tickets available at discounted prices, call 508-331-4435. (www.awsmusic.org)
SPED Evaluation Process
The topic of the joint meeting of the Nashoba and Harvard SPED PACs/SEPACs Monday, April 29, at 7:15 p.m. will be Basic Rights: The TEAM Evaluation Process and Related Questions. Room 206, Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton. For more information contact Joan Finger, Joan@ZooterGroupTutoring.com or 978-337-5132, or Wendy Feddersen, wfeddersen@gmail.com.
Brigitte Desautels Exhibit
There will be an exhibition reception for Harvard artist Brigitte Livet Desautels Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 43 Bradford St. in Concord.
Indian Hill Recitals
Indian Hill Music School students will present upcoming recitals at 36 King St. in Littleton:
- Voice Soiree with songs from the world of operetta, Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., $5.
- Honors Piano Recital with a select group of piano students, Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., free.
- Honors String Recital with a select group of string students, Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., free.
Harvard Pro Musica
Harvard Pro Musica, under the direction of Dr. Mark Bennett, will present Into the Light, a performance of choral music for our times, Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 435 Central St. in Acton. The program features “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten, “Lux Aeterna” by Morten Lauridsen, and “Tryptych” by Tarik O’Regan. Tickets $20; seniors/students with ID $16; children under 12 free. (www.harvardpromusica.org)
Spring Bird Walk
Mark Archambault of the Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will lead a guided spring bird walk Saturday, May 4, from 7:30 to 10 a.m., beginning at the NRWA center, 592 Main St. in Groton. The walk is appropriate for ages 12 and up. Participants should bring their own bird guides, binoculars, water, and snacks. The rain date is May 5. Limited to 25 people. Reservations are required; contact MarkA@NashuaRiverWatershed.org, or 978-448-0299 with number of people. (www.NashuaRiverWatershed.org)
Town-Wide Yard Sale
Bolton Local will sponsor its popular town-wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with over 60 sellers this year. Location maps are available May 3 at Bolton Orchards, Slater’s, Firewater & Wine, or the Country Cupboard, or online at www.boltonlocal.org. Rain date is May 5. (www.boltonlocal.org)
Sudbury River Paddle
A Sudbury Valley Trustees’ paddle to the headwaters of the Sudbury River on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will begin in Hopkinton and end in Westborough. The paddle is for experienced paddlers, who must bring their own boat and equipment. Rain date is Sunday, May 5. Free for SVT members; nonmembers, $10. Registration required: 978-443-5588 or www.svtweb.org.
Family Health/Wellness Expo
Emerson Hospital will host a health and wellness expo Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the hospital’s main campus in Concord. The event will feature free screenings, health information, conversations with health and wellness experts, demonstrations, family and children’s activities, and more. Registration is required by calling 1-877-936-3776 for these screenings: skin cancer; lipid profile/cholesterol—with a 12-hour fast required; prostate specific antigen (PSA); and thyroid function. No registration is required for chair massage, body fat analysis, or screenings for blood pressure, bone density, diabetes, oral cancer, respiratory or postural issues. (www.emersonhospital.org)
Wayland Bird Walk
Sudbury Valley Trustees’ (SVT) spring bird outing will be Saturday, May 4, from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Heard Farm in Wayland. $10 for non-SVT members. Registration is required: 978-443-5588. (www.svtweb.org)
Plant Sale, Yard Sale
The Bolton Conservation Trust invites people to donate plants or items for sale or to set up their own table at the Bolton town center Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the town-wide yard sale. Sellers must donate 10% of proceeds to the Bolton Conservation Trust. To reserve space, donate plants or other yard sale goods, contact Joan Finger at 978-337-5132 or Joan@ZooterGroupTutoring.com or Cia Ochsenbein, CiaStudio@Comcast.net, 978 779-0377.
Bolton 4-H Fair
The Second Annual Bolton 4-H Fair will be held Saturday, May 4, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Bolton Fair Fairgrounds, 3187 Bridge Road (Route 117) in Lancaster. The family-friendly 4-H event offers a rabbit show, exhibits, pony rides, crafts, food, raffles, face fainting, demonstrations, and an animal costume parade. Free admission and free parking.
Beavers as Engineers
Nashua River Watershed Association invites young scientists, ages 7 to 11, to Science Saturday, “Beavers as Engineers,” Saturday, May 4, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the historic Williams Barn property, 160 Chicopee Row in Groton. Participants will learn how beavers use “tools” to build dams and lodges, practice using human tools that replicate beaver teeth, and hike to an active beaver lodge. The cost is $25; registration is required at 978-448-0299 or MaryM@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
Masonic Breakfast
The Ayer Masonic Association will serve it’s monthly fundraising breakfast Sunday, May 5, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Ayer Masonic Center, 11 Sculley Road in Ayer.
Monty Tech Car Show
Monty Tech’s annual spring “Dust Off” car show will be held rain or shine Sunday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the school grounds, 1050 Westminster St., Route 2A, Fitchburg. All categories of vehicles may be entered, and trophies will be awarded at noon to the best in each class. This year’s car auction will feature a 1969 Chevrolet Caprice and a 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. Admission is free for those with a Monty Tech ID; others are asked to make a $1 donation. Information: Dana L’Ecuyer, 978-345-9200, ext. 3750, or lecuyer_dana@montytech.net.
Oak Meadow Montessori Tour
Oak Meadow Montessori School Take-a-Tour will be Tuesday, May 7, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at 2 Old Pickard Lane in Littleton. For more information, call 978-486-9874, ext. 226 or email admissions@oakmeadow.org. www.oakmeadow.org.
River and Stream Resiliency
Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will host “Saving the Banks: River and Stream Bank Resiliency and Infrastructure in the Face of Climate Change,” Tuesday, May 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main St., Route 119, in Groton. Registration is required; 978-448-0299 or MarkA@NashuaRiverWatershed.org
Indian Hills Business Breakfast
Indian Hills Music will host a Business Breakfast Wednesday, May 8, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. for businesses to learn how partnering with Indian Hills can benefit their business. The morning will include live music, stories from Indian Hills Business Partners, and a complimentary breakfast. www.indianhillmusic.org, 978-486-9524, ext. 107
Russian Basketmaking
The Museum of Russian Icons will host the lecture “From Forest to Home,” Thursday, May 9, and two Birch Bark Basketmaking workshops, Saturday, May 11, with master basketmaker Vladimir Yarish. Information and registration: museumofrussianicons.org
