Elkind to speak on her new memoir
Former resident Kathy Elkind will be at Volunteers Hall in the public library, 4 Pond Road, Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. to talk about her book, “To Walk It Is To See It.” The memoir gives a day-by-day account of her and her husband’s physical and emotional journey across Europe. Elkind will give an overview of the book, read passages from it, and talk about how the writing further strengthened her relationship with her husband. Copies of the book will be for sale; cash, check, or credit card accepted.
A review of the book appeared in the Aug. 25 issue of the Press.
At the library
The library is located 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.
Story times
- Ages 2+ and younger: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Registration not required. (No story times Oct. 9 and 30.) Saturday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m.; registration required.
- Saturday story time (no signup required). Ages 3 to 7, Saturdays, Oct. 14 and 21, 10:30 a.m.
Children’s programs
- Paws and Read: grades K through 6, Wednesdays, Oct. 11 and 25. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 3:45, 4, 4:15, and 4:30 p.m.
- Twisted critters: ages 8 and up, Thursday, Oct. 12, 3:45 p.m. Create pipe cleaner animals.
- Family movie night: Friday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. Film is rated PG.
- AbraKidabra! Magic show for all ages: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2 p.m.
- Children’s literature book discussion group for grownups: Thursday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. “Big Tree” by Brian Selznick.
- GraviTrax challenge: ages 8 and up, Thursday, Oct. 19, 3:45 p.m. Work as a team to build a marble raceway.
- Lego club: grades K-6, Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- Write Stuff writing group: grades 4 through 6, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 4 to 4:45 p.m.
- Book discussion group: grades 1 and 2, Monday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m.
- Third-grade book group, Monday, Nov. 6, 4 p.m.
- Fourth-grade book group, Monday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m.
- Fifth-grade book group, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m.
- Sixth-grade book group, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m.
Teen programs
- Teen maker program, grades 6 to 12: Thursday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m. Create craft projects.
- Teen advisory board, grades 6-12: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m. Help the library shape its teen collections and programs. Sign up at forms.gle/Bz RtW9V6JFZHYWnz8.
- Teen treats program, grades 6-12: Thursday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m. Decorate cookies and cupcakes.
Adult programs
- Cookbook Club: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Browse a cookbook featuring the cuisine of a specific region or culture and bring a dish to a potluck meeting.
- Song on the Lawn trivia: Saturday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. Test your knowledge of music.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is located at 7 Fairbank Street. Closed Sunday and Monday; open Tuesday through 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.
- New art exhibit: “Rural Reverie,” Carolyn Letvin and Gretchen Fogelstrom. Oct. 3 through Nov. 4. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 7, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Group strength, stability, and balance training. Wednesdays through Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m.
- “Drawing from the Present: Mindfulness and Art.” Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.
- Kids’ music classes and lessons with Steve Peisch. Little kids’ music and movement, Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Private or semiprivate lessons on recorder, guitar, or keyboard, Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Eco art nature walk, Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.
- Japanese gyotaku fish printing workshop, Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Neurographic sketching, Sunday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to noon.
- Beginning acrylic and mixed media, Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 16 to Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Felting on school half days. Pumpkin and ghost, Oct. 18 and 31, 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Evening felting. Acorns and pumpkin, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Gel plate printing and collage. Two-day workshop, Oct. 21 and 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Meditative zen enso circle painting workshop, Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m.
- Litho pencil and caran d’ache monotype printmaking, Sunday, Nov. 12, 1 p.m.
- Private music lessons for grades 6-12. Saxophone, flute, clarinet, bassoon, and oboe. Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.
Devens events
- Oct. 7: Devens Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit devenshhw.com for more information.
- Oct. 10: Devens Farmer’s Market, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the corner of Rogers Field (close to the Devens fire station at the intersection of Elm and Jackson roads).
Apple Festival
The Congregational Church’s Apple Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Common. Freshly baked or frozen pie slices, cheese, ice cream, soup, and cider will be on offer.
‘The 1619 Project’
Starting Oct. 8 at 7 p.m., and running every other Sunday through Dec. 17, there will be discussions of “The 1619 Project,” a best-selling book and Hulu docuseries about how slavery and the marginalization of Black Americans have shaped the American story. The six discussions will focus on the topics of democracy, race, music, capitalism, fear, and justice and will be held in the Fellowship Building, 7 Elm Street, and on Zoom.
To attend, complete the sign-up sheet at tinyurl.com/y6dub39u.
Video and business marketing
The Women’s Business Network will meet Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7:15 p.m. at St. Theresa Church, 15 Still River Road, for “Using Video in Your Business Marketing” with Marcie Giannattasio, owner of WeBo Media, who will discuss making creative and effective videos. WBN is a volunteer-run networking group of women in small businesses, professional practices, nonprofits, and the arts who meet monthly for mutual support, education, and networking. Guests are welcome. Email dboliva@charter.net for more information.
Habitat for Humanity’s ‘A Toast to Hope’
Tickets are available for Habitat for Humanity’s event featuring food and spirits tastings, a silent auction, and wine pull, Thursday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens. Proceeds from this event benefit the organization’s building projects and home repairs. Register at tinyurl.com/2fde4dt9.
Don White at Fivesparks
Storyteller/comedian/author/troubadour Don White will appear at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street, Friday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. White has shared the stage with Arlo Guthrie, Taj Mahal, Richie Havens, Patty Larkin, Bill Morrissey, Tom Rush, Loudon Wainwright III, and Christine Lavin. Admission is by free-will offering; reservations recommended at notlobmusic.eventbrite.com.
Pickleball tourney
The Harvard PTO Pickleball Tournament will take place at the Bromfield School, Sunday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The double-elimination tournament will have two skill categories (beginner and intermediate-to-advanced), with prizes going to the winners in each. Spectators are welcome. Learn more and sign up at tinyurl.com/pto-pickleball.
‘Escape from Yemen’
On Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., the Warner Free Lecture Series will present “Roxana Trabulsi: Escape from Yemen, in Hopes of Family Survival.” All lectures are free and begin at 7 p.m. in Volunteers Hall in the Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Doors open at 6:30. More details can be found at www.warnerfreelecture.org.
OUT OF TOWN
‘All My Sons’
The Worcester County Light Opera Company, 21 Grandview Avenue, Worcester, will present Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons,” from Oct. 13 to 22. The play explores relationships between fathers and sons and the conflict between business and personal ethics. Learn more at wcloc.org/copy-of-shows-events-1.
Verrill Farm fest for Emerson Hospital
The Verrill Farm Harvest Fest will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord. The event will feature games and prizes, live music by Sandy Ridge Boys, PYO pumpkins, 4-H animals, food, and a silent auction.
All pumpkin sales will go toward Pumpkins for Pediatrics at Emerson Hospital. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit verrillfarm.com/events/calendar/.
Run against hunger
The Nashoba Valley Medical Center Hunger Run will take place Oct. 14, starting at 10 a.m. at 200 Groton Road, Ayer. All proceeds go to Loaves & Fishes food pantry. Register at runreg.com/9th-Annual-Hunger-run-5k-2023.
Theater season starts
The Concord Youth Theatre, 53 Church Street, Concord, has announced its fall season, which will include “Little Women: The Musical,” “A Year with Frog and Toad,” “Frozen Jr.,” “Matilda Jr.,” and “Junie B. Jones.”
The theater is a nonprofit that provides opportunities for young people to be involved in the creative process through participation in live theater under the leadership of professionals. For more information, visit concordyouththeatre.org.
At Groton Hill
Groton Hill Music Center is located at 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton. Visit groton hill.org for more information and tickets.
- Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Loudon Wainwright III, in Meadow Hall.
- Saturday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Vista Phil opening night. Classical music in the concert hall.
- Sunday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Alison Brown and her band. Progressive banjo in the concert hall.
Rally and walk against hate
Arm in Arm will co-sponsor “Walk Against Hate,” Sunday, Oct. 15, beginning with a rally at 2 p.m. at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School’s upper gym. The 1-mile walk to Gardner Field begins at 2:30 p.m., followed by a concluding song and gathering at 3:30 p.m. This event against antisemitism, racism, and bigotry is family-friendly, bringing together people of all backgrounds and beliefs, along with a diverse group of community partners. To carpool from Harvard, email arminarm.townofharvard@gmail.com.
An afternoon of comedy
Political satirist and comedian Jimmy Tingle will appear at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln Street, Westford, Oct. 15, at 3 p.m., with a matinee of his show “For Comedy, God, and Country.” Tickets are $18 for members; $20 advance purchase; $25 nonmember; $30 at the door, and are available by calling 978-692-6333 or at pcawestford.org.
