New Year’s Day walk
The Harvard Conservation Trust will host a New Year’s Day walk on the Rathore property, the trust’s newest trail, at 11 a.m. The trailhead is on the circle of Mettacomet Path, off of East Bare Hill Road.
The walk will offer both long (1.2 miles) and short (eight-tenths of a mile) options. Note that there is one steep section on the trail, so moderate hiking skills are necessary; wear warm boots, gloves and other appropriate clothing. In case of icy weather or heavy rain, the event will be rescheduled.
Park along the circle of Mettacomet Path.
At the library
The library is at 4 Pond Road. Visit harvardpubliclibrary.org/services/events for a full calendar of events. Register for all children’s programs at eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=Harvard.
Children’s program
- Write Stuff, grades 4 to 6, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 4 p.m. Supportive writing group.
Adult programs
- All About Tea, Saturday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. Tea-tasting and informational session. Registration required at eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=Harvard#7426574.
- Cookbook Club: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Browse a cookbook featuring the cuisine of a specific region or culture and bring a dish to a potluck meeting.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Closed Monday; open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. through Jan. 6. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule and more information.
- Art exhibit, “Destination: Nature 2023.” Through Jan. 6. Check the website for holiday hours.
- Artists in Residence: Jan. 9 to Feb. 10. Schedule coming soon.
- An afternoon of Irish and old-time music with Sarah Collins and Jonathan Vocke, Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 to 4 p.m.
- “An Italian in America,” featuring the music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco with classical guitar and piano. Sunday, Jan. 28, 4 to 5 p.m.
- Free women’s health and wellness series. Saturdays, 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 27: vinyasa yoga; Feb. 3: group sound bath and intro to reiki; Feb. 10: women’s health speakers; Feb. 17: chair yoga. RSVP.
Bromfield alumni basketball game
The boys varsity basketball team invites all former players to come “home” for an afternoon of fun. Burn some calories, share some memories, and play ball. Monday, Jan. 1, 1 to 3 p.m. in the Bromfield gym.
Pop-up book sale at library
From now until the end of the year, the Friends of the Harvard Public Library will offer a pop-up sale in the lobby of the Harvard Public Library during regular library hours. The nearly new books include children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction selections; and CDs, DVDs, and puzzles. Library patrons will find low prices, easy holiday shopping, and will be supporting the friends, a nonprofit volunteer group that sponsors programs at the library.
Fun run
The PTO winter 1-mile fun run and 5K road race will take place Sunday, Jan. 7, at noon at the Bromfield School, 14 Mass. Ave. Cost is $30 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run. After the race there will be hot chocolate and awards. Register and learn more at tinyurl.com/3pbfr97j.
Gardening talk
On Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., Warner Free Lecture and the Garden Club of Harvard will present John Hanson Mitchell discussing “Gardening in the Age of Climate Change” at Volunteers Hall at the public library, 4 Pond Road.
Mitchell founded the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s journal “Sanctuary” and has written 10 books including “Ceremonial Times: Fifteen Thousand Years on One Square Mile.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; refreshments will follow the talk. For more details visit warnerfreelecture.org.
OUT OF TOWN
At Groton Hill Music
On Sunday, Jan. 7, at 3 p.m., the Concord Chamber Music Society will present “Britten, Shostakovich, and the Music of Memory” at Groton Hill Music, 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton. On the program will be String Quartet No. 2, Op. 36 by Benjamin Britten and String Quartet No. 3, Op. 73 by Dmitri Shostakovich, with spoken narration and a presentation on the composers’ lives and friendship. To purchase tickets, go to https://grotonhill.org/tickets/.
Chamber of Commerce breakfast
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce’s “Good Morning North Central” breakfast will be held Friday, Jan. 12, from 6:45 to 8:30 a.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg. The speaker will be Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. The event is for executives, senior managers, professionals, and business owners.
The cost is $30 for chamber members, $45 for nonmembers. For required registration, contact Kat Deal at 978-353-7600, ext. 235, kdeal@northcentralmass.com, or visit www.northcentralmass.com.
Outdoor exploration for children
The Nashua River Watershed Association will host a free program, “Animals of the Forest Tracks and Signs,” Saturday, Jan. 13, at Greeley Park, Nashua, New Hampshire, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program is suitable for children ages 6 to 13 and their families. To sign up, go to nashuariverwatershed.org and click on “Programs and Events. For more information, send email to registration@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
