At the library
The Harvard Public Library is at 4 Pond Road. For the full calendar of events and to register for events, visit harvardpubliclibrary.org/services/events.
Children’s programs
- Animal World Experience: animal variety show. All ages, Tuesday, July 15, 3 p.m.
- Philip Alexander and The WiLD THiNGS, Saturday, July 19, 11:30 a.m. All ages, kid-centric, rootsy rock ’n’ roll show.
- AbraKidabra! magic show, all ages. Tuesday, July 22, 4 p.m.
- Circus Minimus: The One-Man Circus-in-a-Suitcase. All ages, Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 p.m.
- Edible books contest, all ages. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals, ages 3 to 8. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 3:00 p.m.
- Family movie night, Thursday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG.
- Tiny art show, all ages. Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Toe Jam Puppet Band, all ages. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m.
- Outdoor “campfire” storytime and summer reading finale, all ages. Thursday, Aug. 14, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Teen programs
- 3D printing crash course, grades 7 to adult, Monday, July 14, 1 p.m. Use TinkerCad to create a 3D print STL file.
- Teen Dungeons and Dragons, grades 7-12. Thursday, July 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m.
- Teen cake contest, grades 7-12. Tuesday, July 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Teen readers’ group, grades 7-12. Thursday, July 24, 3 p.m.
- Cricut workshop, grades 7 to adult, Thursdays, July 31 and Aug. 7, 2 to 4 p.m.
Adult programs
- Summer sing-alongs, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. July 16, “Dear Evan Hansen.” July 23, “Annie.” July 30, “West Side Story.”
- The Highwaymen: songs and stories with musician and author Matt York. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 6 p.m.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- “4 Voices in Color,” works of Susan Aeschbach, Cathie Brenner, Margo Ezekiel, and Judith Stein. Closes July 12.
- “4 Voices in Color” closing reception, Saturday, July 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Free and open to all.
- Summer felting mini-series for children entering grades 5-8, Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register for two full days or two half-days.
- Evening felting for adults and teens, Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Upcoming exhibit, “Marks of Distinction,” juried show by the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society. Opens Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Apart from scheduled programs, Five-sparks will be closed July 15 to Aug. 23.
Concord Band at Fruitlands
The Concord Band will present its final concert at Fruitlands Museum Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m., at 102 Prospect Hill Road. Gates open at 6 p.m. Pack a picnic meal and snacks; food and beverages will not be available. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed. $30 per carload; $24 per carload for members. Tickets at thetrustees.org/event/440296.
Yoga on Rogers Field
IridESSENCE Community Health Collaborative will lead free outdoor yoga Wednesdays through Aug. 27, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Rogers Field, Devens. Bring a yoga mat, water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Parking is available at the Bob Eisengrein Community Center, 100 Sherman Ave. For information and registration visit dragonflywellnesscenter.net/workshops.
Roomful of Blues at Fruitlands
Fruitlands Museum will host the next in its summer concert series with Roomful of Blues Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m., at 102 Prospect Hill Road. For information and tickets visit thetrustees.org/fruitlandsconcerts. Doors open at 6 p.m. Rain date July 23.
Upcoming: The Love Dogs, Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m.
Ice cream and games with the alpacas
The Harvard Alpaca Ranch will hold a family game night and ice cream social Saturday, July 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at 58 Old Mill Road. Play a variety of alpaca-themed board and card games and enjoy ice cream, all while surrounded by delightful alpacas. $27 per person. Visit harvardalpacaranch.com for tickets.
Reading and book signing in the orchard
Linda Hoffman and Ellen Harasimowicz will read from and sign their book, “Overheard in the Orchard,” Saturday, July 19, 3 and 5 p.m., at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio, 58 Eldridge Road. Go to oldfrogpondfarm.com>>Events for more information.
Loyal Foe Brewing pouring event
Harvard-based microbrewery Loyal Foe Brewing will host a pouring event Sunday, July 20, noon to 5 p.m., at Westward Orchards, 178 Mass. Ave. Enjoy live music, with pours of beer available for sale for on site consumption. No charge for entry, and the orchard will be open for its regular retail offerings.
Open house at Historical Society
The Harvard Historical Society will hold an open house Sunday, July 20, 2 to 4 p.m., at the meetinghouse, 215 Still River Road. Visitors are invited to explore the 1832 building and the collections on exhibit—from Shaker items to paintings, signs, household items and children’s toys—all of which reflect Harvard’s past. Note cards, books, and prints will be available for purchase. Come discover more about the town and the people, events, and organizations that shaped its history.
Fermented drinks
The Goose and Hen farm will offer a class on making natural “sodas” Sunday, July 20, 3 to 4 p.m., at 85 Old Littleton Road. Learn about fermented beverages including kombucha, water kefir, milk kefir, ginger bug, fruit shrub, and raw apple cider vinegar. Sample the various drinks, and return home with starters. $30 per person. Email kerry.thegooseandhen@gmail.com if interested.
Storytelling at Old Frog Pond
Fugitive Productions will host storytelling Sunday, July 20, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio, 38 Eldridge Road. In addition to several local, handpicked storytellers, four regional, award-winning storytellers will share their true-life stories. July’s theme is “perseverance.” Tickets and information at fugitiveproductions.com/calendar.
Camp Green Eyrie 100th anniversary
Registration is open for Girl Scout Camp Green Eyrie’s 100th anniversary celebration Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24, at 69 Still River Road. All are welcome to the celebration: longtime campers, former staff members, and anyone discovering Camp Green Eyrie for the first time. Come for the weekend or just an hour. For details and registration visit www.gscwm.org/en/discover/activities/special-events/cge100th.html.
Save the date
- Aug. 8-10, Bolton Fair
- Saturday, Aug. 16, Battle of Bunker Hill: A Tactical View, at the Fort Devens Museum
- Saturday, Sept. 13, Lions Club Fall Festival.
OUT OF TOWN
Artisan fair in Bolton
Bolton Spring Farm will hold its annual artisan fair Sunday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 159 Main St., Bolton. Grab a glass or plate, listen to great music, and peruse over 40 booths featuring artistic talent from across New England. See the list of artisans at boltonspringfarm.com/events.html.
Lancaster Industrial School for Girls
The Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster, will host a presentation on the history and historic significance of the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dating from the middle of the 19th century, the Lancaster school was the result of extensive research and a new approach to helping at-risk youth, and would change the way people looked at society, prisons, schools, and girls and women. Registration is required; visit thayermemoriallibrary.org/programs/adult-pgms and scroll down.
Outdoor family concert
Minute Man ARC presents the second in its free outdoor summer music series, Acton musicians and sisters Trisha and Thara, Friday, July 25, 6 to 7 p.m., at Minute Man Arc Oasis, 35 Forest Ridge Road, Concord. Bring a personal water bottle and a chair or blanket to sit on.
