‘The Wall That Heals’
“The Wall That Heals,” a traveling exhibit featuring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be presented Thursday to Sunday, July 25-28, at Rogers Field, 59 Buena Vista St., Devens. Sponsored by Clear Path for Veterans New England and Operation Service, the exhibit includes a three-quarter scale replica of the wall, 375 feet long, and an education and interpretive center. Open and staffed 24 hours per day, free. For further information visit clearpathne.org/the-wall-that-heals-2024.
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.
Children’s programs
- Lego club, grades K-6, Mondays through Aug. 12 (not July 29), 4 p.m.
- Stories for ages 4, 5, and older, Tuesdays, July 16, Aug. 6, and Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.
- Story time, ages 2 and younger, Thursdays through Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m.
- Paws and read, grades K-5, Wednesdays, July 17, July 31, and Aug. 14. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 3:45, 4, 4:15, and 4:30 p.m.
- Acrobat Li Liu, Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. Chinese acrobat performs a 45 minute solo show. For all ages.
- Visit from Boston Bruins mascot Blades, Tuesday, July 23, noon, for all ages.
- Singer and storyteller Davis Bates, Wednesday, July 24, 3 p.m. For all ages.
- Monday afternoon at the movies, Monday, July 29, 1 p.m. A 2023 musical fantasy comedy-drama rated PG.
- Tote bag craft, ages 4 and up, Tuesday, July 30, 4 p.m. Decorate a canvas tote bag.
- Magic show with Ed the Wizard, Thursday, Aug. 1, 4 p.m. Hands-on magic performance.
- Community drum circle with Ammaya Dance & Drum, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4 p.m.
- Little authors writing workshop, grades K-5, Thursday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m.
- Family movie night, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. A 2024 comedy/adventure rated PG.
- Toe Jam Puppet Band, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4 p.m. For all ages.
Teen programs
- Teen cake competition, grades 7-12, Tuesday, July 16, 2 p.m. Decorate a cake in small teams.
- Teen lawn games, grades 7-12, Wednesday, July 31, 2 p.m.
- Decorate a book box, grades 7-12, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2 p.m.
Adult programs
- Cricut iron-on workshop, adults and teens, Wednesday, July 24, 11 a.m., and Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. Create a design and transfer it to a canvas bag.
- Children’s literature discussion for grownups, Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m.
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.
Exhibits
- “Inheritance: The Art of Sebastian Ambrus Kiss and Mercedes Lucia Kiss, Father and Daughter in Dialogue.” Last day to view is Saturday, July 13.
- “In Awe of Nature: Two Artistic Perspectives.” Opens July 20. Artist reception, open to the public, Sunday, July 28, 3 to 5 p.m.
Kids summer felting mini “camp”
- Forest to farm, Tuesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The art of painting with wool, Monday, Aug. 19, and Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Engineering academy
- STEAM Olympics week, grades 3-6, Monday to Friday, July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to noon.
- Maker space summer event, all ages, Monday, July 29, and Monday, Aug. 12, 2 to 5 p.m.
- Survivor island, grades 9-12, Sunday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 17, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Maker space class series, grades K-5, Tuesday to Friday, Aug. 13-16, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
- Catching the wind, designing windmills, grades 3-5, Tuesday to Friday, Aug. 13-16, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Survivor island, grades 6-8, Tuesday to Friday, Aug. 13-16, 2 to 5 p.m.
- First steps in career exploration, grades 7-10, Tuesday to Friday, Aug. 13-16, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Speaker series, engineering careers, grade 10 through first year of college, Tuesday to Friday, Aug. 13-16, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fruitlands summer band concerts
The Concord Band returns to Fruitlands Museum for its summer concert series, Wednesdays, July 3-24, at 102 Prospect Hill Road. Concerts begin at 7:15 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Gather on the lawn for an evening concert with stunning sunset views. Pack a picnic meal and snacks; food or beverages are not available for purchase. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed.
- July 17, music from John Williams and John Philip Sousa
- July 24, retrospective concert
Mindful blueberry harvest
Join certified forest therapy guide Andrea Jaramillo for a mindful blueberry harvest, Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to noon at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio at 38 Eldridge Road. The ritual will include opening and closing ceremonies, sacred incense cleansing, blueberry harvesting, and individual reflection and group sharing. Also enjoy a taste of homemade blueberry sorbet and half pint of blueberries. Register by email to hello@forestnurse.com.
True stories told live
Fugitive Productions will host storytelling Sunday, July 21, at 3 p.m. at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio at 38 Eldridge Road. Featured tellers Mark Modrall, Brendyn Schneider, Meg Stafford, and George Vendura have all been on the storytelling circuit for years and have founded and managed storytelling events and venues. Tickets and information at fugitiveproductions.com/calendar/fugitive-stories-jul2024.
Full moon hike
Staff at Fruitlands Museum will lead a hike under the nearly full moon Sunday, July 21, 7 p.m. at 102 Prospect Hill Road. This easy-to-moderate walk through the historic landscape of Fruitlands offers stunning views of the setting sun and the rising moon. Sturdy shoes are recommended, and walking sticks will be available. Register at thetrustees.org/event/418872.
Yoga on Rogers Field
Dragonfly Wellness will lead yoga for all levels Wednesdays through Aug. 28, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Rogers Field, Devens. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel along with a water bottle. Parking is available at the Bob Eisengrein Community Center at 100 Sherman Ave.
OUT OF TOWN
Open day at colonial herb garden
The Boxborough Garden Club invites visitors to their colonial herb garden Sunday, July 14, 2 to 4 p.m. at 480 Hill Road, Boxborough. This hidden gem has been faithfully maintained since first planted in 1975. Garden club members will be on hand to provide information and serve refreshments. Parking is available at the Boxborough Museum, 575 Middle Road.
NRWA youth eco-adventures
Join the Nashua River Watershed Association for three days of hiking and ecosystem exploration Monday to Wednesday, July 29-31, 9 to 11 a.m. Open to ages 8 to 11, the program will study three ecosystems in the Lunenburg Community Pollinator Habitat. The cost is $80 per child; meetup locations and program information will be provided prior to the first program. Sign up at lunenburgma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_ details.aspx?ProgramID=30013.
Rescue group’s road race, fun run
Advance registrations are now open for the House Rabbit Network 5K road race and half-mile fun run scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, at Craft Food Halls, 500 Beaver Brook Road, Boxborough. International running legend Bill Rodgers will be in attendance. House Rabbit Network works to rescue homeless rabbits and to educate the public. For information visit runsignup.com/Race/MA/Boxboro/HouseRabbitNetworkRace.
