Jenny the Juggler to visit library
Jenny the Juggler will come to the Harvard Public Library Thursday, Jan. 15, 3:45 p.m., for a variety show for all ages that includes humor, juggling, bubbles, and balloon animals. Jenny is a graduate of Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, California, and has trained with world masters of physical theatre including Marcel Marceau. A professional juggler since 1997, she has performed from Hawaii to England, and headlined the first ever Women of Juggling Festival in Humboldt, California, in May 2005.
Space is limited. Reserve a seat at harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15074253.
At the library
The Harvard Public Library is at 4 Pond Road. For the full calendar of events and to register for events, visit harvardpublic library.org/services/events.
Children’s programs
- Exhibit: “Celebrations Around the World” features the Italian pre-Lent festival of Carnival. On view through January in the children’s room.
- Family movie night, Friday, Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. Rated PG.
- Bagels and books for fifth-graders, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 4 p.m.
- Paws and read, grades K-6, Wednesday, Jan. 14. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 12:30, 12:50, and 1:10 p.m. (special times this day only).
- Lego club, grades K-6, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m.
- Bagels and books for sixth-graders, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 3 p.m.
- Capsters art, ages 7 and older, Thursday, Jan. 22, 3:45 p.m. Make art from bottle caps.
Teen programs
- Teen half-day movie, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m. Rated PG.
- Teen readers club, grades 7-12, Thursday, Jan. 22, 3 p.m.
Adult programs
- Cookbook Club, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Browse a cookbook and bring a dish for potluck.
- Brown Bag Book Club, Wednesday, Jan. 21, noon. (See article, page 7.)
- Children’s literature book discussion group for grown-ups, Thursday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. Book is “At Last She Stood” by Erin Entrada Kelly.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Theater auditions for “Talley’s Folly,” Monday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
- Snapology: “Brick art and design: Abstract art,” school half-day workshop, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 12:15 to 4 p.m.
- Felt a penguin, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
- Artists in residence, beginning Saturday, Jan. 17. Visit working artists informally during regular hours.
- Artists in residence opening reception, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 to 4 p.m.
Introduction to Zen Buddhist meditation
Linda Shinji Hoffman will conduct an introduction to Zen Buddhist meditation Monday, Jan. 12, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio, 38 Eldridge Road. Learn about posture, breath, how to hold awareness, and what to do as thoughts arise. This guided meditation will move participants into silence, followed by an opportunity for questions. Free, but donations welcome. To register or for more information email lindahoffmanstudio@gmail.com.
Fermented drinks class
The Goose and Hen farm will offer a class on making natural “sodas” Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 to 3:30 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. $35 per person. Email kerry.thegooseandhen@gmail.com if interested.
Irish music concert
2010 Bromfield graduate Sarah Collins and Baltimore native Jonathan Vocke will play a program of Irish music Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., at Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank St. Drawing from Celtic traditions and the old-time and folk scene, the duo will include Irish, Scottish, and old-time tunes and songs, with fiddle, guitar, and banjo. $20, tickets at the door via cash, Venmo or Paypal.
‘Nashobah Praying Indians: A Living People, A Living Landscape’
The Warner Free Lecture series will present an evening of local Native American history Friday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at the library’s Volunteers Hall, 4 Pond Road. In 1654, the Nashoba Valley area was the Praying Indian Village of Nashobah, a place of spirit and vision. Join Sagamore Strong Bear Medicine of the Nashobah Praying Indians and local historian Daniel V. Boudillion as they present and discuss the Nashobah people, their journey of suffering and survival, and the sacred Native landscape of Harvard. For more information visit warnerfreelecture.org.
Ice skating at Devens
Ice skating is now open to the public, daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., on a temporary outdoor rink at 100 Sherman Ave., Devens. Parking is available in the lot at the community center. Free, weather dependent, and participants must bring their own skates. Visit facebook.com/devensrecreation for updated information on openings and closings.
Save the date
- Saturday, Jan. 31: Pianist Sonya Ovrutsky Fensome at Harvard Unitarian Church
- Thursday, Feb. 5: PTO game night at HES
- Friday, March 6: Bromfield science fair.
Out of town
McCarthy to play in Westford
Singer/songwriter Cormac McCarthy will perform Friday, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Parish Center for the Arts, 10 Lincoln St., Westford, as part of the PCA’s Coffeehouse Series. Tickets are $20 for members, $22 for nonmembers, and $25 at the door if available. Bring your own food and drink. Seating will be cabaret style, and doors open at 7 p.m. Advance reservations are recommended at pcawestford.org.
Nashoba Indivisible opens new campaign
Nashoba Indivisible invites concerned citizens to join a new visibility campaign held along Route 117/Main St. in Bolton Saturday, Jan. 10, noon to 1 p.m., and on the second Saturday of the month thereafter. For information and to join the January event, go to nashobaindivisible.org.
Groton concert: Bach, Britten, Beethoven
The Nashoba Valley Chorale will open its 50th season with a concert Sunday, Jan. 18, 3 p.m., at the Groton-Dunstable Performing Arts Center, 344 Main St., Groton. The performance will include music by Bach and Britten and will close with Beethoven’s Mass in C, featuring four professional vocal soloists and full orchestra. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, available at www.nvcsings.org.