Richard Roth from Creature Teachers of Littleton will present “Nature of My Backyard” Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Roth will bring several native animals with him and tell us about the lives of some of the animals we encounter every day. All ages are invited. Preregister at 978-456-2381.

Trivia Night at the General

Join friends at the General Friday, Feb. 28, 6 to 10 p.m. for Trivia Night. Beer, wine, a pub dinner menu, and treats from the bakery will be available along with brain busting questions and a prize for the winning team. The trivia game begins at 7 p.m, but arrive early as the store’s upstairs space has limited capacity and this fun event often sells out. $5 cover charge; 21+.

Harvard musicians Ted and Emma Noyes and Bare Hill Band will perform at the Billiards Café, 39 Main Street in Ayer, Friday, Feb. 28, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Donations of $10 to $20 are requested; all proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The Harvard Lions Club and Fruitlands Museum Trustees will host Winter Fest Saturday, Feb. 29, from noon to 6 p.m. at Fruitlands on Prospect Hill Road. All are invited for a 5K road race, human sled dog races, human foosball, sledding, historic games, firepits, s'mores, nature walks, a chili contest, wassailing,  and live music. Food and beverages will be available; beer and wine from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

On Saturday, Feb. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m., Emerson Hospital will hold an empowerment workshop for mothers and daughters, at Emerson’s Steinberg Wellness Center, 310 Baker Ave. in West Concord. Mothers and daughters, ages 8 to 12, are invited to connect to each other through activities designed to build confidence, self-advocacy, and self-care. More information and registration at www.emersonwellness.org or call 978-287-3777.

Fanfare! for Music, the Harvard Public Schools' music booster organization, will host a faculty showcase Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Bromfield School music suite (room 370). The event will feature solo and joint performances by the schools' music faculty and volunteers. Come hear David Gilfix and Dave McLellan on guitar, Nik Hunt on piano, vocals by Andrew Milne, and trombone solos by Craig Robbins. The public is welcome; no admission charge.

Harvard Friends of the Arts will host husband-and-wife duo Mike and Ruthy, Saturday, Feb. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall. Hudson Valley singers and storytellers, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar of the folk-rock band The Mammals bring their harmony-driven fiddle and banjo tunes to more than 100 shows each year. The performance is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The League of Women Voters of Harvard will hold its second annual Civics Cup competition Sunday, March 1 (snow date March 8), in Town Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. Students in grades 8-12 will compete in small teams answering questions about voting, civics, and government. The theme of this year's event is "Voting Matters!" Audience members can test their knowledge and play along with their own score sheets provided by the League. First, second, and third place teams will receive prizes; the first place team will also receive a personal tour of the Massachusetts State House with state senator Jamie Eldridge. 

The annual Bromfield Science Fair will be held Friday, March 6, in the Bromfield gymnasium. Students in grades 8 through 12 will present their projects  to teachers and judges in the afternoon. At 7 p.m. the public is invited to view the projects and attend the awards presentation that follows at 7:45 p.m. in the Cronin Auditorium. 

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

Internationally recognized wildlife artist and former Harvard resident Barry Van Dusen will lead a workshop Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fivesparks (snow date March 8). The workshop will focus on birds and the methods artists use to depict them with drawing tools and paint. All skill levels are welcome. A detailed list of materials will be sent to each participant. Register at harvardculture.org/workshop-registration.

This year’s Harvard Community Conference (HC²) will be held Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Volunteers Hall. The theme is “Giving Back: Personal, Local, Global.” Featuring local speakers with diverse personal experiences, the conference aims to spark discussion. This year’s speakers include Brooke Caroom, Steve Doben, Bob Eiland, Daniele Fortunato, Bill Johnson, Ron Ostberg, and Carlene Phillips. There is no admission charge. More information on HC² is available  at https://tinyurl.com/HC2CHANGE. The conference is funded in part by the Harvard Cultural Council and Arm in Arm.

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The Fort Devens Museum will host a World War II 75th Anniversary Victory Dance Saturday, March 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 8 Church Street in Shirley. There will be music by Green Light Jazz Orchestra and light refreshments. All proceeds benefit the Fort Devens Museum. Visit fortdevensmuseum.org/events for more information and tickets.

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The Sounds of Stow Chorus & Orchestra with artistic director Barbara Jones will present Antonin Dvořák's emotional and poignant "Stabat Mater" Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m., at the Hale School, 55 Hartley Road in Stow. The concert will feature a full orchestra and professional soloists. Tickets are available online, at the door, and at Emma's Cafe in Stow. For more details visit soundsofstow.org or call 978-707-9887

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

Come to Fruitlands Museum Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a discussion of “Little Woman in Blue” by Jeannine Atkins. The book puts artist May Alcott at the center of the story Louisa May Alcott might have told about sisterhood and rivalry. Admission is $5; free for Fruitlands members. 

The North Central Mass. LGBTQ drop-in center will be open Thursday, March 12, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street. The purpose of the center is to provide a safe space for LGBT youth ages 13-18 from Harvard and surrounding towns. It will provide support and resources along with crafts, educational workshops, movies, and other activities chosen by the youth. An adult facilitator will be present. The center will be open the second Thursday of each month through May, 2020. Email kimpihouston@gmail.com for more information.

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

The Harvard Lions Club will hold its annual citrus fruit sale, selling fresh ruby red grapefruit and Valencia oranges in 20-pound boxes. The fruit will be available at:

• The Harvard Transfer Station: Saturdays March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Wednesdays, March 11 and 18 (7:30 to 11:30 a.m.)

• Harvard Town Center: Saturdays, March 7, 14, and 21 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sundays, March 8 and 15 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

You can also order on line and have the fruit delivered to your home.  Go to http://fruitsale.harvardlions.org for details. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

On Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church hear author, former Boston Globe editor, and "Spotlight" team member Ben Bradlee Jr. discuss his book, "The Forgotten: How the People of One Pennsylvania County Elected Donald Trump and Changed America." The talk will be moderated by Harvard's own Charlie Sennott, veteran journalist and foreign correspondent. A book signing and reception with libations and light bites will follow the program. Ticketing information and more information at eventbrite.com (search for Harvard Press). Proceeds will benefit the Harvard Press "Report for Harvard" program to train aspiring high school journalists.

The Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Taste of Nashoba Tuesday, March 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Lawrence Academy's Stone Athletic Center in Groton. The event showcases the region's best restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and breweries and attracts more than 1,000 attendees each year.

Arm and Arm and the Harvard Family Association will co-host a townwide book read and potluck dinner Thursday, March 26, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Volunteers Hall. The book is "Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth" by Sarah Smarsh, which examines socioeconomic diversity and our biases. Register at https://bit.ly/37Xt17u.

On Friday, March. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall the Warner Free Lecture Trust will present "In Our Own Voice," a powerful presentation by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that aims to change attitudes, assumptions, and stereotypes about people living with mental health conditions. Two trained presenters with experiences of mental health conditions talk openly about their lives. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

Every Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. January through March, bring winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country skis to Fruitlands' hills and woodland trails.  There will be a toasty fire outside the Wayside Gallery and hot chocolate available inside. Take a break from the cold in the “Wayside Living Room” with cozy seating, children’s books, and games. A Fruitlands staff member will be available to recommend trails and to answer questions. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.

The Harvard Family Association (HFA) will hold its annual spring egg hunt on the Common Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon (rain date April . 18). The event, which is free and open to the public, will include  crafts, activities from local pre-schools, face painting, yard games, and more. For more details visit the HFA Facebook page.

The North Central Mass. LGBTQ drop-in center will be open Thursday, April 9, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street. The purpose of the center is to provide a safe space for LGBT youth ages 13-18 from Harvard and surrounding towns. It will provide support and resources along with crafts, educational workshops, movies, and other activities chosen by the youth. An adult facilitator will be present. The center will be open the second Thursday of each month through May, 2020. Email kimpihouston@gmail.com for more information.

Cellist Cynthia Forbes will perform at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Healing Garden Cancer Support Center.  Forbes has appeared with chamber and orchestral ensembles throughout New England and has both classical and contemporary repertoires. More information at healinggardensupport.org/concert-at-the-garden.

The Harvard Cultural Council will hold a Community Night Thursday, April 30, at Fivesparks. The event will start at 5:30 p.m.with a grantwriting workshop session where attendees may speak with council members about the grant process. A reception featuring performances and presentations from past and current recipients will follow at 6:30 p.m. Community Night is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about the Harvard Cultural Council and ways to promote and grow unique local programming. Refreshments will be served.

The Oak Meadow School, 2 Old Pickard Lane in Littleton, will hold an open house Sunday, May 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet Oak Meadow's teachers and learn about its Montessori-inspired program for children ages 15 months through grade 8. For more information, call 978-486-9874, email admissions@oakmeadow.org, or visit www.oakmeadow.org.

The North Central Mass. LGBTQ drop-in center will be open Thursday, May 14, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank Street. The purpose of the center is to provide a safe space for LGBT youth ages 13-18 from Harvard and surrounding towns. It will provide support and resources along with crafts, educational workshops, movies, and other activities chosen by the youth. An adult facilitator will be present. The center will be open the second Thursday of each month through May, 2020. Email kimpihouston@gmail.com for more information.

Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Caribbean at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, Sunday, May 17, at 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Healing Garden Cancer Support Center. Bob Lucas of Pan Loco Steel Band will perform. More information at healinggardensupport.org/concert-at-the-garden.