Fivesparks exhibits, classes, activities
Fivesparks is located at 7 Fairbank Street, and will stay open during the ongoing roof repair. Get more information and register for all classes via the calendar at fivesparks.org.
- New exhibit: “Impressions of New England in Pastel.” On view Tuesday, May 17-Friday, June 17. Opening reception, Saturday, May 21, 3-5 p.m.
- Vinyasa flow yoga, Tuesdays, May 10-June 14, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
- School early release: Felt Your Own Dragon, two-part class, Wednesday, May 17, and Friday, May 20, 1:45-3 p.m.
- Painting with wool, Friday, May 20, 4-5:30 p.m.
- North Central Mass. LGBTQIA drop-in, Thursday, May 19, 2:30-5 p.m.
- New session:beginner gelli plate monoprinting, Saturday June 4, 1-4:30 p.m.
- Ongoing: Drop in to work on a community puzzle on the indoor porch.
At the library
The library is located at 4 Pond Road.
Registration is required for indoor story times; register at eventkeeper.com/ode/events.cfm?curOrg=HARVARD. Masks are required for indoor story time attendees ages 2 and up. Story times are subject to change.
Register for outdoor story times by filling out the form at forms.gle/31ncCNkwptBUT1VH8. In case of inclement weather, outdoor story time will be canceled. Registrants will be notified by email.
- Story time for ages 0-2 and up: Indoor, Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Outdoor, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. No story time May 30.
- Story time for ages 2 and 3: Indoor, Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m. Outdoor, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
- Stories for ages 4, 5, and up: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. No story time May 30.
- Children’s Literature Book Discussion Group for Grownups: Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. May’s book is “From the Desk of Zoe Washington,” by Janae Marks. Email childrensroom@harvardpubliclibrary.org to be added to the email list for this group. The group meets in a hybrid model: Attend in person in Volunteers Hall (masks required), or virtually via Zoom.
- Teen Book Group for grades 7-9: Tuesday, May 17, 4 p.m. To join the email list, email the teen librarian at jhayes@cwmars.org or call the library at 978-456-4114.
- Teen Program: Maker Day, for grades 6 and up: Thursday, May 19, 3 p.m. Contact Jill at jhayes@cwmars.org or drop by the reference desk to reserve a spot.
- Teen Connections Book Group: Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. For teens in grades 7-12 and the adults in their lives. To join the email list, email jhayes@cwmars.org or call 978-456-4114.
PTO spring soirėe
The Harvard Schools Parent Teacher Organization will host a spring soirėe, Friday, May 13, 6 p.m. at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road. The theme is “Prohibition,” with live music, an open bar, a silent auction to benefit the Harvard schools, and food from Gibbet Hill. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/2p92nx2v.
Garden Club plant sale
The Garden Club of Harvard plant sale will take place Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Westward Orchards farm store, 178 Mass. Ave. The sale goes on rain or shine; purchases by cash or check only. The sale features perennials grown in town by Garden Club members, locally grown herbs and vegetable seedlings, and, this year, indoor plants. Local experts will be available for consultation. Proceeds from the sale are used for civic beautification projects around town.
Organ celebration
Join the Harvard Historical Society, 215 Still River Road, in celebrating organist Gavin Klein, Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Gavin, an award-winning organist, is a graduating senior at Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton and recently won a scholarship at the College of the Holy Cross. Gavin will be performing Bach, Handel, and Pachelbel, as well as Shaker arrangements on the society’s recently restored 1870 George Stevens organ. Reception to follow the music.
Cycling around
The Ken Harrod Memorial Road Race takes place Saturday, May 21, with an online registration deadline of Friday, May 20, at noon. The course starts at the Fairbank Street/Old Littleton Road intersection and winds through town via Old Littleton, Oak Hill, and Pinnacle roads. Register and view categories and start times at tinyurl.com/2wkj6vrb.
‘Hidden Treasures’ at Historical Society
The Harvard Historical Society will once again participate in Freedom’s Way month-long “Hidden Treasures” program, sharing its own “treasures” on Sunday, May 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the society’s meetinghouse, 215 Still River Road. The program is free to the public and is scheduled and supported by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. The society will feature a Shaker desk, a classic example of the beautiful simplicity of Shaker craftsmanship. Also on display from the society’s permanent collection will be portraits of two Shaker elders who might have used the desk. A looping PowerPoint presentation will provide pictures and information. Other Shaker artifacts will be on view with a Shaker expert on hand to answer questions. For a schedule and description of communities participating in the Freedom’s Way event, go to discoverhiddentreasures.org.
Jessie Day 5K
The 11th annual “Have a Jessie Day” 5K will be held Saturday, June 4, at 9 a.m. at the Bromfield School, 14 Mass. Ave. The race is a run/walk event to celebrate Class of 2012 member Jessie Peterson. Bib/shirt pickup and race day registration start at 8 a.m. Entry fee of $20 benefits the Jessica Peterson Scholarship Fund. Visit tinyurl.com/hajd5k22 for registration and shirt-ordering information.
OUT OF TOWN
Nature, culture, and history
Join Freedom’s Way for a month-long celebration of the people, places, and stories of the group’s National Heritage Area. The festival features a mix of in-person and self-guided experiences, including “An Afternoon with Henry David Thoreau,” “Biodiversity Thriving Amidst Glacial Remnants,” and a “Blackman Field and Woods Guided Walk.” Learn more at https://freedomsway.org/explore/?tag=130.
Hitchcock at Devens
The Cannon Theatre, 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens, presents “The 39 Steps,” based on the Alfred Hitchcock movie and a 1915 novel, May 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and May 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 2 p.m. Featured in the play will be Harvard resident Maren Caulfield. Order tickets at tinyurl.com/2p85ckpv.
