Library hosts virtual storytimes and book groups
All virtual storytimes and book groups take place via Zoom. To learn more or to be added to a storytime or book group, send an email to childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org and indicate your child’s age. There is a unique Zoom link for each meeting. These links are emailed to storytime and book group members the day before each meeting.
- Infant Storytime for infants to 2-year-olds; Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (no Storytime Oct. 12)
- Storytime for 2s and 3s; Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Stories for 4s and 5s; Mondays at 1:30 p.m. (no Storytime Oct. 12)
- Book Group for Third-Graders; Monday, Oct. 5, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
- Book Group for Fourth-Graders; Monday, Oct. 19, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
- Book Group for Fifth-Graders; Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
- Book Group for Sixth-Graders; Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
- Teen Advisory Board; Tuesday, Oct. 13, 4 to 5 p.m.
- Teen Virtual Game Day; Thursday, Oct. 15, 4 to 5 p.m.
- Teen Connections Book Group; Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 to 8 p.m.
Upcoming Fivesparks events
Go to fivesparks.org for more information or to sign up for these programs:
- Guided Sculpture Walk for all ages at Old Frog Pond Farm. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. Preregistration required.
- Yoga in Nature at Carlson Orchards with Sarah Lael. Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20, and 27, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Preregistration required.
- Zoom Felting with Rachel Benson.
– Pumpkin House, Oct. 13;
– Terrarium Graveyard Craft, Oct. 14;
– Skull, Oct. 15;
– Kitty on Pumpkin, Oct. 20;
– Wizard Chest Craft, Oct. 22.
Times and additional classes listed at fivesparks.org. - Pumpkin Palooza carving event in partnership with Carlson Orchards, Sunday, Oct. 25, 4 to 6 p.m. Preregistration required.
- Save the date! You Can Afford College If … Zoom seminar. Nov. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Preregistration required.
Devens Farmers Market
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 dicksmarketgardens.com for more details.
Healing Garden Walk & Ride
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center is hosting its annual Walk & Ride event as a virtual fundraiser through Oct. 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,” raises 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.
‘Pete Seeger and the Blacklist’
On Friday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. the Warner Free Lecture Trust will host musician and author Edward Renehan for a Zoom event. Renehan will present an overview of a dark episode in American history with his book “Pete Seeger vs. the Un-Americans: A Tale of the Blacklist.” Get the Zoom link at www.warner-free-lecture.eventbrite.com.
Annual bazaar at Saint Benedict Center
The annual fall bazaar at Saint Benedict Center will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, with a few changes to keep everyone safe. In order to provide for social distancing, the event will be split into two locations.
The giant yard sale will take place as usual on the front lawn of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 282 Still River Road. The food booths and bakery table with baked and frozen apple pies will be across the road at 271 Still River Road. Please use the assigned entrances at both locations.
COA Story Slam with Sue Reedich
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m., the Council on Aging’s Story Slam will feature Sue Reedich with stories and photos from her experiences as a private pilot. To join this virtual event call the COA at 978-456-4120 to get the Zoom link.
Nothing stops the pies!
The traditional Congregational Church Apple Festival will go forward this year with a few changes. Following tried-and- true recipes and using apples donated by Carlson Orchards, teams of bakers will make traditional and streusel-topped apple pies for $15 each and Tuscan bean soup, vegetarian and gluten-free, for $10 a quart. All pies will be sold frozen. Preparation will be done at the church kitchen, where all health and safety precautions have been followed.
Order online at congregational-church-of-harvard.square.site or mail an order and check to the Harvard Congregational Church, 5 Still River Road, Harvard, MA 01451. Pickup will be in front of the church at scheduled times. For further information contact gretchenhenry23@comcast.net.
Run for the Hills (virtually!)
The Harvard Conservation Trust invites everyone to celebrate and support its mission of preserving Harvard’s natural resources by participating in its annual Run For the Hills (RFTH) event. This year’s event will be virtual. All are invited to participate by running, walking, or riding local trails during the weekend of Oct. 24-25. In lieu of a registration fee, a donation to the Conservation Trust will get you a 2020 RFTH T-shirt. More information, including course suggestions, is available at www.runforthehills.org.
