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.
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.
Current and upcoming events at Fivesparks
Go to fivesparks.org to see these programs:
- Vine Arts: Join Charles Oliver, local wine expert, for tasting notes on selections available at the Harvard General Store.
- Shared Vision: An online exhibit by New England pastel artists, with virtual gallery tour and video introductions.
- Author Events: Harvard’s Rich Marcello and award-winning author Andrew Krivak discuss their latest novels.
- LIVE Storytelling Festival, Aug. 29: A daylong series of entertaining online events and workshops.
- Harvard@HOME | #TheFrontSteps-Project: Harvard photographer Michelle Gendreau shares nearly 100 photos highlighting the beauty that exists in unexpected places, using front-step portraits to bridge physical distance. Exhibit date will coincide with Fivesparks’ reopening.
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:
- The Love Dogs in concert, Thursday, Aug. 13
- Plein air painting with pastels, Saturday, Aug. 15
- Vance Gilbert in concert, Thursday, Aug. 27
- 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.
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.
Backyard Bolton Farmers Market
More than 20 small growers, official small farms, and backyard growers will offer fresh produce at the Backyard Bolton Farmers Market, Saturdays, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, and Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Bolton Town Common. For more information email eneyland@townofbolton.biz.
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!
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.
Military Book Sale
On Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Fort Devens Museum will hold a book sale offering publications covering a broad range of military topics. The event will follow safety protocols laid out by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The museum is location at 94 Jackson Road, in Devens.
