Here comes The Flea
Join thousands of bargain-hunters and browse over 100 booths of antiques, collectibles, and household treasures at the 49th Annual Harvard Flea Market, Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Bromfield School (Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 10). Admission is $3 per person for adults and seniors; $1 per child ages 6-12; and $5 for early birds (7 a.m. to 9 a.m.). For more information, visit www.harvardfleamarket.com.
Acadia and Harvard
The Harvard Historical Society will host a Zoom webinar featuring Joe Theriault, past president of the society and author of two books about his Acadian ancestors, Friday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m.
The presentation will relate the story of Acadia, the first French colony to be settled in North America, and the unwilling role that the Lancaster militia, with some Harvard members, played in Acadian history. He will also talk about the families brought to Lancaster and Harvard after the expulsion of the Acadians by the British and about the descendants of Acadians in Harvard today. For the Zoom link go to harvardhistory.org.
Apple Festival is back
The Congregational Church of Harvard will host its Apple Festival on the Common Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or order online. Pies are apple crumb streusel or traditional, baked or frozen. Cheese, ice cream, harvest soup, and hot cider available. Live music 11-1.
Preorder pies at congregational-church-of-harvard.square.site.
Exhibits, classes, activities at Fivesparks
Fivesparks is located at 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard. Register for all classes via the calendar at fivesparks.org.
- Felting open studio. Guidance on completing or starting a new project. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Ages 10-adult.
- Create a wizard chest: in-person, two-part class with Rachel Benson. Wednesdays, Oct. 13 and 20, 4 p.m. Ages 9-12.
- Fall painting with wool: in-person session, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. Ages 12-adult.
- School early-release class: Sculptural graveyard. In-person class with Rachel Benson, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1:45 p.m. Ages 10-13.
- Exhibit: “in•sight: Together, Apart,” through Friday, Oct. 29.
- Exhibit: “Tiny But Mighty,” in the outside Little Art Gallery, through Friday, Oct. 29.
- Introduction to watercolor painting with Ana Hedberg. Starts Thursday, Nov. 4.
Save time; get more done
The Women’s Business Network will discuss “Save Time and Get More Done in Your Business with Artificial Intelligence (No Tech Skills Needed!)” with Chrissy Carroll, Thursday, Oct, 14, 7:15 p.m. Learn to use AI tools to support a business by using social media, ad copy, blog posts, and more. For more information on whether the meeting will be at St. Theresa’s Church or on Zoom, contact Deb Oliva at dboliva@charter.net or (617) 543-1208.
Crafts, stories, and more at the library
- Capsters: Thursday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m. Transform bottle caps into art.
- Saturday story time, ages 3 to 7: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. Join teen volunteers for fun stories on the library lawn.
- Teen advisory board: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 4 to 5 p.m. This volunteer group of students in grades 6-12 meets virtually once a month to brainstorm and plan teen programs.To join, email jhayes@cwmars.org or call (978) 456-4114.
- Children’s literature book discussion group for grownups: Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. October’s book is “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt. Send an email to childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org to be added to the email list. Membership is limited to grownups with a Harvard/HES connection and will meet outdoors on the library lawn (in case of rain, the group will meet virtually via Zoom).
- Teen book group, grades 7-9: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Meets virtually once a month. To join, email jhayes@cwmars.org or call (978) 456-4114.
- Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m. An hour-long game of watch, chase, and pop the bubbles. Register by sending an email to childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org.
- Pompom monsters: Thursday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m. Turn pompoms into stylish monsters.
Attendance for craft programs is limited to eight children, and children must be 8 or older. To register, email: childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Townwide read
Arm in Arm’s townwide book read takes on “On Juneteenth,” by Annette Gordon-Reed, which considers “the country’s long road to Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the hardships that African-Americans have endured in the century since, from Reconstruction through Jim Crow and beyond.” Discussion on Thursday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. via Zoom. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ehfbev32.
Pumpkin Palooza
Fivesparks’ second annual family-friendly pumpkin-carving event will take place at Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, on the school early-release day, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Register at Fivesparks.org.
Self-guided nature walk
Arm in Arm is offering an opportunity to experience the joy of nature while learning how diverse peoples see their interrelationship with nature on a self-guided trail walk at the conservation land at Horse Meadows Knoll on Sherry Road. The walk will be posted through Sunday, Oct. 31.
Run For The Hills!
Harvard Conservation Trust’s annual Run For The Hills 2021 takes place Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Community Harvest Project Orchard, 115 Prospect Hill Road. 5k trail race, 10 a.m.; 1-mile fun run, 10:45 a.m. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/RFTH2021
OUT OF TOWN
Jazz piano at Indian Hill
Indian Hill Music, 36 King Street, Littleton, presents Grammy-winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner, Saturday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Tickets $25; purchase and learn more at sforce.co/3B54Fah.
5K festival at Schartner Farm
The annual Bolton 5K festival run takes place Saturday, Oct. 9. Run or walk the scenic course starting and ending at Schartner Farm, 279 West Berlin Road, Bolton. Following the 5K at 10:30 a.m. there will be a kids run at 11:30 and then a raffle. All who register will receive a free pass to the corn maze. Preregistration is $30 for the 5K, $10 for the Kids Fun Run, or $40 on the day. To register: www.boltoncommunityfund.org or https://bit.ly/3m7fIcF.
Book sale in Lancaster
The Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library annual book sale continues Saturday Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 10, noon to 4 p.m.at the old Lancaster Town Hall, 695 Main Street, Lancaster. “Fill a bag” is being offered throughout the event.
Fall nature programs
The Sudbury Valley Trustees announce their fall slate of nature-themed outings and programs, including nature walks in Framingham, Littleton, Berlin, Boxborough, Harvard, and Sudbury. Other events include “Stargazing and Dark Skies,” Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. and “Eyes on Owls,” Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. All programs require preregistration at www.svtweb.org/calendar. More information at svtweb.org.
Wine, beer, and spirits tasting
Habitat for Humanity presents “A Toast to Hope 2021,” Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Pkwy., Devens, Thursday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m. Sample offerings from local restaurants, brewers, and distillers while helping to support local building projects and home repairs. Advance tickets $30 at conta.cc/3jsZdrr.
Recycle your old electronics
The First Parish of Bolton, 673 Main Street, will host a recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 in the church parking lot. Electronics, appliances, and items with a plug and/or batteries will be accepted and recycled for a small charge. No charge for cell phones, bikes in any condition, and other items. The event will be held rain or shine and residents from all towns are welcome. For more information, email GreenDayRecyclingMA@gmail.com.
Russian literature book group
The Museum of Russian Icons will present a virtual contemporary Russian literature book group, Sunday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m. This month’s book is “Rock, Paper, Scissors: And Other Stories,” by Maxim Osipov. Free; new members welcome. Contact aconsalvi@museumofrussianicons.org for more information.
Juried exhibit call for submissions
The Lancaster Community Center and the Lancaster Cultural Council seek submissions from painters, sculptors, and photographers for their November art exhibit, “The Beauty Around Us.” All work must be submitted electronically and will be accepted until Wednesday, Oct. 20. For more information and to submit artwork, visit lccfallart2021.squarespace.com.
