Fivesparks hosts storytelling festival
On Saturday, Aug. 29, storytelling returns to Harvard when Fivesparks hosts a daylong series of online events and workshops.
- 10 a.m. – Stories with Bil Lepp
- 1 p.m. – Stories with Donald Davis
- 3 p.m. – “Chaos Doesn’t Happen on Its Own,” masterclass with Bil Lepp
- 4:30 p.m. – “Playing With Memory” masterclass with Donald Davis
- 7 p.m. – An evening of stories with Donald Davis and Bil Lepp
For more details go to tinyurl.com/FivesparksSTORYfest.
Farmers Market on Devens Common
Stop by the Devens Farmers Market on Devens Common Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. for fresh fruits and vegetables. Place an order online for a produce box ranging from $25 to $40. Orders must be received by 2 p.m. on Tuesday for curbside pickup at that week’s Wednesday market. Visit www.dicksmarketgardens.com for more details.
Fruitlands Museum
Buildings at Fruitlands will remain closed until further notice, but the grounds are open in a controlled manner. Reserved time/day passes are required. Visit fruitlands.org for dates, fees, and other details for a variety of outdoor programs and events, including:
- Little Women Tour, Saturday, Aug. 29
- Transcendental night hike, Wednesday, Sept. 2
In addition, Fruitlands offers virtual tours, story readings, sunset livestreams, and more to bring the museum experience into homes.
Healing Garden Walk & Ride
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center will host its annual Walk & Ride event as a virtual fundraiser Oct. 4 through 18. Community members of all abilities can walk, run, bike, hike, or any other physical activity they choose, anywhere they choose. The event, “QuaranTEAM 2020: Walk, Run, Hike or Bike to Thrive” will raise funds to ensure that integrative therapeutic support programs and services are available to those affected by cancer. New this year is a free scavenger hunt intended to engage families and children. For details and to sign up go to https://bit.ly/2EN5NqT.
Sunday softball
All adults are welcome to participate in pickup softball each Sunday at 9 a.m. at the Ryan land field on Depot Road. Get some exercise and connect with neighbors! Email chrissquire27@gmail.com with any questions.
Yoga on Rogers Field
Dragonfly Wellness Center offers free, outdoor yoga classes every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Rogers Field in Devens. The number of participants is limited; preregistration is required. Learn more at www.dragonflywellnesscenter.net/classes.
Warner Free Lecture: ‘In Our Own Voice’
This year’s season of the Warner Free Lecture series starts Friday, Sept. 11, with “In Our Own Voice,” a 75-minute Zoom presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The program aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. Get the Zoom link at www.warner-free-lecture.eventbrite.com.
Backyard Bolton Farmers Market
More than 20 small growers, official small farms, and backyard growers will offer fresh produce at the next Backyard Bolton Farmers Market, Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Bolton Town Common. For more information email eneyland@townofbolton.biz.
Townwide book read: ‘Just Mercy’
Arm in Arm will host its next townwide book read Thursday, September 24, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The featured book, “Just Mercy” by lawyer and social activist Bryan Stevenson, is a New York Times bestseller and has become a major motion picture.
The book recounts Stevenson’s efforts to reverse glaring mistakes in criminal justice cases. It focuses on the true story of Walter McMillian, whom Stevenson began representing in the late 1980s when McMillian was on death row. Registration is required prior to the event. For the Zoom link go to the upcoming events section at www.arminarmharvard.com.
Apple Festival online this year
In lieu of its traditional Apple Festival, the Congregational Church of Harvard will offer its homemade apple pies and soups online Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9. Frozen pies, soups, and breads will be available also. Details for ordering will be announced soon.
Upcoming programs at Fivesparks
Go to fivesparks.org for more information on these new programs:
- Tai Chi Outdoors with Jeff Coté, at Friendly Crossways – Sept. 5
- Yoga in Nature with Sarah Lael, at Carlson Orchards – Starts Sept. 8
- Outdoor pastel painting classes with Ann Gillespie – Starts Sept. 14.
