Online opportunities at Fivesparks
Spend a few minutes with artists John Daly and Emily Harris, whose exhibit Human Landscapes/Diverging Roads was on display at Fivesparks, via interviews available for viewing at fivesparks.org.
Other online offerings at Fivesparks:
- Zumba, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
- The Art of Natural Breathing, Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m.
- Gentle Movement & Meditation, Thursdays at 6 p.m.
- Felting for All Ages, Monday and Wednesday, April 27 and 29, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Online Pilates, daily at 10 a.m.
Visit fivesparks.org for fees and other details, including links to join the online workshops/classes.
In addition to the offererings listed above, the Fivesparks website has links to online tours of many famous museums.
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
Experience the deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park from home with virtual visits of current exhibits, live streamed story hours, sculpture park narration, lectures, and more. Go to decordova.org.
Museum of Russian Icons
Visit the museum at museumofrussianicons.org for YouTube videos of the museum’s collections, stories for children, and tutorials for making icons at home. In addition, the museum’s website includes links to the British Museum and PBS’ “Open Studio.”
Nashua River Watershed Association
As part of the Nashua River Watershed Association’s (NRWA) 50th anniversary celebration this year, it is sharing a series of six short videos. Visit nashuariverwatershed.org to see them:
- Chapter 1: The Beginning
- Chapter 2: Protecting Water
- Chapter 3: Protecting Land
- Chapter 4: Providing Education
- Chapter 5: Supporting Recreation
- Chapter 6: Looking Forward
Harvard Public Library programming for children and teens
The Harvard Public Library offers a variety of virtual programs and ideas to keep kids busy. Go to harvardpubliclibrary.org to find current information about virtual (Zoom) storytimes and read-alouds, simple crafts, Lego Club meetings, book groups, lists of authors doing online children’s programs, YouTube videos, details about e-books and audiobooks, and special book ideas for teens.
The library also offers an online spring reading challenge for all ages. Adults, teens, and children can sign up and participate by reading and reviewing books, or exploring the library’s website and eCollections in several activity challenges. https://harvardpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
Fruitlands Museum
Join Fruitlands Museum curator Shana Dumont Garr on a short virtual tour of the “Pastoral Present,” a project in which visual artist Wilhelm Neusser altered the display of the museum’s permanent collection of Hudson River School landscape paintings with new paintings he made specifically for the space. Go to https://bit.ly/3adQb9V.
Indian Hill Music
Indian Hill Music School now offers private lessons for all ages online. An online ukulele club for adults is also available. Visit indianhillmusic.org or call 978-486-9524.
In addition, Indian Hill will hold its annual Performathon fundraiser online. Through Sunday, May 3, musicians are encouraged to create videos of themselves performing (or use a previously recorded video) for Instagram (60-second limit) or Facebook or YouTube (any length). Follow instructions at indianhillmusic.org/perfor mathon for posting the video.
Dragonfly Wellness Center
The practitioners at Dragonfly Wellness Center in Devens have created a collection of videos and resources to support mind, body, and spirit. Now, more than ever, it’s important to care for our health and overall well-being. Go to dragonflywellnesscenter.net to learn about free online classes, a comprehensive wellness bundle, and online interactive private appointments.
Emerson Hospital virtual run/walk
Emerson Hospital’s annual 5K Run/Walk will be virtual this year, taking place over a 15-day period, Friday, May 11, to Monday, May 25. Register at www.emersonhospital.org/5k. Over the 15 days, complete your walk in whatever way works for you—a bike ride, a trail run, a walk with a family member—always observing social distancing. Track your progress on Emerson’s Run/Walk Facebook page and encourage others to join the virtual event.
