At the library
The library is at 4 Pond Road. For a full calendar of events, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org/services/events. Register for all children’s programs at eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=Harvard.
Story times
- Ages 2 and under: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
- Story time for 2s and 3s, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
- Art and stories for 4s and 5s and older, Mondays, 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday story time, ages 3 to 7: Saturday, April 13, 10:30 a.m.
- Special story time with author and illustrator Marietta Apollonio, all ages: Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m.
Children’s programs
- Circle of songs with Hugh Hanley: ages 6+ and under. Tuesday, April 2, 10:30 a.m.
- Origami with Michael LaFosse, Wednesday, April 3. Ages 6 to 12: 2 p.m. and grades 6 through adult: 3:15 p.m.
- Family movie night, Friday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG.
Teen programs
- Teen maker program, grades 6-12: Thursday, April 2, 3 p.m. Craft projects.
- Teen advisory board, grades 6-12, Tuesday, April 23, 3 p.m. Help the library shape its teen collections and programs.
Adult program
- Cookbook Club, Thursday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. Browse a cookbook featuring a cuisine of a specific region or culture and bring a dish for potluck.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Closed Sunday and Monday; open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule and more information.
- Exhibit: “A Multisensory Experience: Capturing the Essence of the Local Environment.” Art by Lisa Nelson and sound by Christopher Johnson. Through March 30.
- School early release felting: spring duck. Wednesday, April 3, 1:45 p.m.
- Evening felting: baby owls in nests. Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.
- Celebrating poetry: Four-part series to celebrate National Poetry Month. Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
- New art exhibit: “Natural Inspirations,” paintings by Barry Van Dusen. Opens April 6. Reception Sunday, April 14, 3 p.m.
- Piano concert: “Mozart to Mompou,” with town resident Barbara Weiss, Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m.
- Taiwan mahjong, Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 1:30 p.m. Fundraiser for the antique stove.
- School vacation felting, two-day session: “Under the Sea,” Wednesday and Thursday, April 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Open drawing workshop for adults, Friday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Author event: Francie Nolde, “She Looked To the Sky—The Remarkable Life of a Pioneer Aviator.” Sunday, April 21, 4 p.m.
- Drawing and painting nature with Barry Van Dusen. All-day workshop. Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Creative meditations with Nikki Howland. Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
Easter egg hunt
The Harvard Family Association will host an Easter egg hunt on the Common Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. Meet the Easter bunny, take family photos in the photo booth, and play lawn games. Bring your own baskets and a nonperishable item for the Loaves & Fishes food pantry.
‘Coffee with a cop’
Meet with members of the Police Department and Franny, the comfort dog for coffee and doughnuts Monday, April 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Council on Aging Building, 16 Lancaster County Road.
Lizzie Borden play
The Harvard Woman’s Club will present “Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks,” by the Delvena Theatre Company, Monday, April 1, at 12:30 p.m., at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 15 Still River Road. The performance includes a mock trial that invites the audience to question Lizzie and vote on her guilt or innocence. All are welcome. Free admission; donations welcome.
Spring cider hike
Harvard Conservation Trust biologist and naturalist Bob Douglas will lead family-friendly hikes Sunday, April 7, at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The hikes will begin at Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, and travel by peach and apple trees, woodland paths, wildlife meadows, and an active beaver pond. The hike is less than a mile, with doughnuts and cider afterward around an outdoor fire pit. Sign up for one of the two walks at https://bit.ly/CiderHike2024. Hiking shoes are recommended. Cancellation due to weather will be posted on Nextdoor Harvard.
Spring walk
The Harvard Conservation Commission’s Land Stewardship Subcommittee will host a hike Sunday, April 7, meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Littleton Road at its intersection with Cruft Lane.
The walk explores the hilltop Hermann Orchard, which now provides sanctuary for wildlife, including a secluded stretch of river at the base of the wooded north slope. The hike is 1.5 miles at a moderate pace for about two hours with some steep sections. Drizzle ok; rain cancels. No dogs. For more information contact mwsisson4@gmail.com.
‘Soup for the Soul’
To express its thanks to supporters, the Loaves & Fishes food pantry, 234 Barnum Road, Devens, will host an evening of camaraderie and soup and desserts donated by local chefs, Monday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. RSVP by April 1 to Mellissa Richard at office@loavesfishespantry.org or call 978-772-4627, ext. 300. This event is free.
‘Come Together: Abrahamic Cuisine’
On April 11, at 7 p.m. at Volunteers Hall in the public library, 4 Pond Road, Arm In Arm, in partnership with the library, will present a cooking club event celebrating the foods of the three Abrahamic holidays, Passover, Easter, Ramadan, that fall close together this spring. Bring a dish to share and celebrate the richness of our respective cultures. Register at tickettailor.com/events/arminarm/1187345. Space is limited for those not part of the Cooking Club.
Shaker barn presentation
“The Harvard Shakers, Their Barns and the Worst Agricultural Land in Harvard,” an illustrated talk by Ned Quist, will take place on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the Harvard Historical Society, 215 Still River Road, Harvard. Quist will focus on the Shaker barns and the successful farming practices the Shakers used from 1791 to 1918. The remains of two of the barns still exist in the Village. Quist is doing extensive research in the Harvard Shaker journals and historical documents, and will use his collection of historical photographs to illustrate his talk. Donation suggested.
Dancing at the library
On Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. the Warner Free Lecture Trustees will present “Dudley Laufman Celebrating Old-Time New England Country Dance” at Volunteers Hall at the public library. Learn about the music, the dances, and the people who have carried on the tradition of old-time New England country dance, listen to the button accordion, and get up and dance. Learn more at warnerfreelecture.org.
Climate stories
On Saturday, April 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street, Climate Stories Project director and musician Jason Davis will present original music featuring the recorded voices of people from around the world speaking about their responses to climate change. Visit fivesparks.org for reservations and ticketing.
Go to climatemusic.net to hear examples of Davis’ climate narrative music.
Fiddler at Fivesparks
Seven-time National Fiddle Contest winner Luke Bulla will appear at Five-sparks, 7 Fairbank Street, Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by freewill offering; suggested amounts are $20 for adults, $15 for teens and seniors, and $10 for children. Reserve a seat by emailing notloBreservations@gmail.com.
OUT OF TOWN
Robert Frost play
The Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, will present “Robert Frost: Dark & Light,” April 5, at 7 p.m. J.T. Turner will portray Frost, once described as “a good poet, but a bad man,” in this one-man show. For more information, call 978-692-6333 or visit pcawestford.org.
‘Mighty Mozart!’
The Sounds of Stow Chorus and Orchestra will celebrate its 45th season with a “Mighty Mozart!” program April 7, 2 p.m., at the Littleton High School, 56 King Street. The concert will include the C-minor Mass and Piano Concerto No. 20 in D-minor and will feature vocal soloists Logan Trotter, soprano; Aurora Martin, soprano; Ethan Bremner, tenor; and Jason Jordan, baritone. For tickets and further information, visit soundsofstow.org or email info@soundsofstow.org.
