Bromfield Art Show
The Bromfield School art department will host an opening reception for its end-of-year art show Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the lower lobby of the Bromfield School. Artwork from grades 6 to 12 will remain on display through June 3. The public is invited.
Pancake Breakfast
The annual Memorial Day pancake breakfast will be held Monday, May 25, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Harvard Unitarian Church Fellowship Building. This year marks the 19th pancake breakfast, a tradition started by Ed Pieters and the Unitarian Church men’s group. Breakfast features pancakes, sausages, and juice and will be prepared by members of the church and served by the church’s Middle School Youth Group. Proceeds will benefit the Loaves & Fishes food pantry. Donations are $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and $20 per family.
Parade, Ceremony, and Wreath Placement
The Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 25, at 10 p.m. starting at the Fire Station.
- 9:45 a.m. Parade units line up at Fire Station, near Town Hall.
- 10:00 a.m. March to Civil War monument for reading of the 1868 General Order #11 and wreath placement.
- 10:20 a.m. March to Center Cemetery to place flowers on veterans’ graves. Taps will be played at the Founders Flagpole.
- 11:00 a.m. March to WWII, Korean, and Vietnam memorial on Common for placement of wreaths and playing of taps.
- 11:20 a.m. March to flagpole on Common for placement of wreath at WWI monument, taps, flag-raising, and keynote address. Names of veterans who have passed away since last Memorial Day will be read.
- 12:05 p.m. Parade units are released.
- 12:15 p.m. Parade reassembles at Still River Post Office to place wreath at the Cpl. Skillings memorial, followed by taps.
- 12:45 p.m. Parade reassembles at Bellevue Cemetery for placement of wreaths and flowers and playing of taps.
Magic Show
The Harvard Public Library and the Harvard Cultural Council will host a magic show by Scott Jameson Wednesday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Magician and juggler Jameson will pluck umbrellas from thin air, bring a drawing to life, spin and juggle basketballs, and travel with the audience through time. Register in the Children’s Room or call 978-456-2381.
Documentary on
Artist Edward Burtynsky
Fruitlands Museum will show the documentary “Manufactured Landscapes,” about artist Edward Burtynsky, Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at 102 Prospect Hill Road. The 90-minute film chronicles the artist’s work in China, capturing the evidence and effects of that country’s massive industrial revolution in photos of Three Gorges Dam, factory floors, and Shanghai’s urban renewal. Suggested donation is $5.
Open house at Volunteers Hall will honor retiring teachers
The public is invited to attend an open house in honor of eight educators who are retiring from Harvard’s schools this year. The event will be held Thursday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Volunteers Hall. Those who would like to sign cards for the teachers may do so at the event or ahead of time. Mr. Besold’s card will be at the Bromfield office; cards for the elementary school retirees will be at the Hildreth Elementary School office.
Retiring at the end of this school year are:
- Stephen Besold, Bromfield Social Studies teacher
- Debbie Carroll, grade 1 teacher
- Maryannn Cheveralls, grade 4 teacher
- Gretchen Henry, HES associate principal
- Kathy Kittredge, grade 4 teacher
- Diane Mendell, kindergarten assistant
- Sharon Mrkovitch, HES learning assistant
- Annie Redford, HES learning assistant
Shakespeare Outdoors
The Bromfield Drama Society will present William Shakespeare’s “A Winter’s Tale” on the grounds of the Harvard Public Library at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. In addition to Shakespeare’s sublime language, the production will feature 1950s and 60s music, songs, and dance. As they did last year, director George Kendall and his students constructed the stage. Members of the audience are advised to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. In case of rain, the performance will be held in Bromfield’s Cronin Auditorium. A Bard Barbecue dinner prepared by Chef Paul Correnty will be offered at 6 p.m. before the Saturday performance. Proceeds from the barbecue will benefit the drama program. Dinner is $10 per person, child or adult. Tickets for the play are $5 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults.
Bruce Marshall Group at Pub Night
The Harvard General Store will host its Pub Night Friday, May 29, upstairs, with music starting at 7:30 p.m. and food available at 6:30 p.m. Bruce Marshall Group with Marty Beecy & The Rogue Loons will perform.
Little League Barbecue and Competition
The Harvard Youth Baseball and Softball Association will host a barbecue and pitch, hit, and run competition on Friday, May 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ryan Land. More than 130 kids and families will participate. Trophies will be awarded for each age group.
Just ’Cause We Can
The “Just ’Cause We Can” 3.5-mile walk in support of the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will take place Saturday, May 30, at 8 a.m. at 145 Bolton Road. Walkers can register on the day starting at 7 a.m. or in advance, online. Participants who come as a team will be eligible to win a pizza party for the team and 10 friends. The Harvard walk is part of the “Just ’Cause Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.” To sponsor local walkers Ann Whitney, Kristen Barrett, and virtual walkers Henley and Heidi Siegrist, go to justcausewalk.org.
Ken Harrod Memorial
Road Race
The Harvard Firefighters Association and Minuteman Road Club will host a bike race in memory of Harvard firefighter Ken Harrod Saturday, May 30. Roll-off and registration is at Hildreth Elementary School. (www.minutemanroad club.com)
LEGO Club
The Harvard Public Library will host LEGO Club for children ages 5 and older Saturday, May 30, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun and assist with supervision. To register, call the Children’s Room at 978-456-2381. LEGO Club will meet again on June 6.
Senior Awards
The Bromfield School will host award ceremonies for their seniors during the first week of June; both events will be held at 7 p.m. at the Cronin Auditorium. Athletic awards will be held Tuesday, June 2. Academic awards will be held Wednesday, June 3.
In-Town Classes
- At the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden. Registration required, 978-456-3532. (www.healinggarden.net)
- Mindfulness Stratgies. Wednesdays, June 3 and 24,
- 1 to 2:30 p.m. $10 per class.
- QiGong. Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25; July 2 and 9, noon to 1 p.m. $10 per class.
- Healthy Eating for Successful Living. Mondays, May 18 to June 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For those with chronic illness, ages 18 and older.
- For programs through Harvard Community Education, go to hes.psharvard.org. Click first on Edline, then on Harvard Community Education. Or call Judy Cavanaugh at 978-456-4118.
In-Town Save the Date
- June 5: Bromfield graduation
- June 6: Hike at Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
- June 7: “Sharing a New Song” concert at Unitarian Church
- June 8: Loaves & Fishes golf tournament
- June 13: “Have a Jessie Day” 5K road race
- June 21: Concert at Healing Garden
- June 23: “Tick Talk” at library
- June 28: Bare Hill Triathlon
- July 11: Dylan Connelly Memorial Bike Ride
Out-of-Town Events
Repair Cafe
The Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, with help from Bolton Local, will host a Repair Café Saturday May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can bring broken items for repair to the First Parish Church, 673 Main St., Bolton. Parking and entrance is at the building’s rear. Volunteers will try to fix small appliances, computers, lamps, bikes, jewelry, clothing, and outdoor power equipment; and they can sharpen knives, scissors, and garden tools. Participants pay only for needed parts. For more information, contact Ray at 978-779-5545 or at ray.pfau@oracle.com, or visit www.nashobarotary.org.
‘Connecting Comunities Along Our Trails’
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Association and the Montachusett Regional Trails Coalition will host a day-long event Sunday, May 31, from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. in various locations in Groton. The event highlights the impact of the glaciers that once covered the region. For a list of activities, go to freedomsway.org. Questions: Paul Funch, 978-448-2813 or pgfunch@verizon.net.
Chamber Music in Worcester
The Worcester Chamber Music Society will host a concert Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Briarwood Retirement Community, 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester. The music of Wapango, Telemann, Mozart, and Glazunov will be performed. Admission is free for senior citizens, $27 for adults, $10 for students. Reservations are recommended at www.worcesterchambermusic.org or 508-217-4450.
Concerts at the Bull Run
- May 22: VanRet
- May 28: The Outlaws
- May 29: Deadbeat
- May 30: Flair
Tickets are available at tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.
Out-of-Town Save the Date
- June 11 – 13: Museum of Russian Icons conference
