Science Fair
The Bromfield School will host its annual Science Fair, featuring the work of Bromfield students, Friday, Feb. 7, and will be open to the public from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
‘Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon’
The Parker Charter Theater will perform “The Hamlet Thrill-ma-geddon,” a comedy take on Hamlet, Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Francis W. Parker Charter School, 49 Antietam St., Devens. Tickets are $5 at the door. To reserve a ticket email prparkerplay@gmail.com.
Pub Night
The Harvard General Store will offer music, food, and beverages—including beer and wine for purchase on the first floor—Friday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 11 p.m. For details, visit www.harvardgeneralstore.com.
WinterFest Weekend
Fruitlands Museum will host a WinterFest Weekend, Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9, at noon. Bring sleds, snowshoes, and cross-country skis. Sunday, Feb. 9, a winter sports clinic with staff from Eastern Mountain Sports will help visitors learn the essentials of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Equipment will be available to try. Admission is $5, free for museum members.
Artist Reception
There will be a reception for artists Andrew Tonge, Eyeformation, and Damian Gonzalez Saturday, Feb. 8, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center on the Common. The exhibit for the three artists will continue through February.
Rummage Sale
Harvard’s Highbrow Rummage Sale will take place Sunday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center on the Common. For more information email rachel@centeronthecommon.org.
Preschool Valentine Event
The Evergreen Garden Playschool, a Waldorf preschool and kindergarten, will host a morning of crafts, puppet stories, and play for children up to age 5 Monday, Feb. 10, from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the school, 270 Barnum Road, Devens. For more information, call 978-772-9595. (www.evergreengardenplayschool.org)
Movie and Soup
Fruitlands Museum will continue its “Food for Thought” movie series Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with “We Still Live Here – As Nutayunean,” the story of the revitalization of the Wampanoag language. Soup will be provided by Chef Paul Correnty. Admission is free; soup is $5.
Republican Town Committee
The Harvard Republican Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church.
Valentine Cookie Workshop
The Harvard Public Library will host a cookie-making session for teens, grade 6 and older, Thursday, Feb. 13, at 2:45 p.m. at the library.
Games and Chess
The library will host teen-facilitated chess and other games for students in grades 3 through 6 Thursday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m. Sign-up is not necessary; just drop in.
Women’s Business Network
The Women’s Business Network will host its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:15 p.m. at the Center on the Common. The talk “Okay, I Have Heard of Facebook, Now What?” will include a hands-on demonstration of social media platforms. Participants should bring laptops and be prepared to use Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. (wbn-ma.org)
Dance Party
The Center on the Common will host a dance party, “Dirty Dancing,” Friday, Feb. 14, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the center. Tickets to boogie down are $7 at the door. BYOB.
Robbie O’Connell
The Center on the Common will host an evening with songwriter Robbie O’Connell Saturday, Feb. 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the center. Tickets are $20 at the door. Advance tickets, $18, are available at centeronthecommon.tix.com.
Animal Adventures
Fruitlands Museum will offer an opportunity for people to meet wild animals from New England and beyond Sunday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the museum. Space is limited. Register at 978-456-3924, ext. 291, or programming@fruitlands.org. Tickets are $5 for children under 14 years, $10 for adult members, $15 for non-members.
Oneness Blessing
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will host a meditation and transformative blessing, also known as deeksha, Sunday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road. Open to all; $10 donation is requested.
Save the Date
Feb. 18: Adult Wellness Clinic at Hildreth House
Feb. 19: Brown Bag Book Club, “The Snow Child,” at library
Feb. 22: Winter sports clinic at Fruitlands Museum
Feb. 26: “Eating Alabama” at Fruitlands Museum
Feb. 27: Winter treats workshop for teens at library
March 1: LEGO Exposition at library
March 1: CPR and first-aid training at Devens Dispatch Center
In-Town Courses
Seva Stress Release Acupressure: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road. Cost is $10 for members, $12 for others. Register at 978-456-3532. (www.healinggarden.net)
Mind-Body Sound Therapy: Starting Feb. 13 and continuing on the second Thursday of the month through May 8, 11 a.m. to noon at the Healing Garden. Free to all.
Mindful Movement: Six-week session. Mondays, Feb. 2 through March 24, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Healing Garden. Classes combine the practice of tai chi and qigong. $60 for members, $72 for others.
Pastel classes: Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon and, soon, Thursday evenings. Eight-week sessions at Center on the Common. For information: lineepastels@gmail.com or centeronthecommon.org.
OUT OF TOWN
Concerts at the Bull Run in Shirley
Feb. 8: Charlie Farren with Sarah Blacker
Feb. 8: Christine Lavin and Don White
Feb. 14: Bellevue Cadillac – Valentine’s Day Ball
Feb. 15: Orpheus Reunion
Feb. 21: Johnny Winter
Feb. 22: The Alchemystics
Tickets available at www.bullrunrestaurant.com
Music School Open House
Indian Hill Music School will host a spring term open house Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 36 King St., Littleton. Activities for all ages will be offered, including instrument demonstrations, early childhood music class demonstrations; and opportunities to meet the faculty. Attendees can register for lessons and classes, with registration fees waived. (www.indianhillmusic.org)
NRWA Science Saturday
The Nashua River Watershed Association will host “Changes of State: NRWA Science Saturday” for ages 7 to 11 Saturday, Feb. 8
, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main St., Groton. $20 for NRWA members; $25 for non-members; half price for an additional sibling. To register contact Mary Marro at 978-448-0299 or MaryM@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
Free Jazz Concert
The Indian Hill Music School will present a jazz concert, featuring music of Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., 36 King St., Littleton.
Tracking: Predator or Prey?
The Nashua River Watershed Association will present “Predator or Prey? Tracking animal activity in forest, field, and wetland,” an outdoor wildlife tracking workshop for individuals and families with children ages 10 and up, Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The fees are $8/person or $24/family for NRWA members and $10/person or $30/family for non-members. Meeting location directions will be provided upon registration. Space is limited and preregistration is required by contacting Stacey Chilcoat, 978-448-0299 or StaceyC@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
Dar Williams at Lawrence Academy
Singer/songwriter Dar Williams will perform Monday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Academy’s Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center.
Creating Outdoor Classrooms
The Applewilde School has rescheduled the talk “Our Outdoor Classroom: Creating natural, child-centered spaces to encourage exploration” with Sherri Ebner to Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at Applewild School Alumni Center for Performing Arts, 98 Prospect St., Fitchburg.
Party for Darwin and Lincoln
The Concord Area Humanists will host a birthday party for Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m., at First Parish Hall, 20 Lexington Road, Concord. Dr. Henry Vaillant will share his views on the importance of these two historic figures who so influenced the world. Birthday cake will be served. (ConcordAreaHumanists.org)
Healing Garden Fundraiser
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will host a wine tasting Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nashoba Valley Winery, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton. The evening will include wine and beer tastings paired with food, winery tours, and traditional Irish music. All proceeds will go directly to the Healing Garden’s community of support for patients and families coping with cancer. Tax-deductible tickets are $75 per person; reserve online at www.healinggarden.net. For information contact Margaret at 978-456-3532 or Margaret@healinggarden.net.
African Arts and Music
The Gallery of African Art and Coffeelands Cafe will showcase traditional African music with a talk, demonstration, and performance Thursday, Feb. 13. Demonstration and talk: 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Gallery of African Art, 62 High St., Clinton. Musical performance: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Coffeelands Cafe, 50 High St., Clinton. Admission is free.
‘Chasing Ice’
The Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge will show “Chasing Ice,” a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers captured with time-lapse photography, Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Visitor Center, 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury.
Full Moon Owl Hike
The Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge will host a Full Moon Owl Hike following a talk on owl identification Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Visitor Center, 680 Hudson Road, Sudbury. Limited to 15 participants. RSVP to John by 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at jmilhaven@gmail.com or 978-201-6028. (www.fws.gov/refuge/assabet_river)
Photography Exhibit
The Tower Hill Botanic Garden will exhibit the work of Boston-based landscape photographer Mary Kocol now through Feb. 23 at the garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. (www.towerhillbg.org)
