Thursdays on the Common
The Harvard General Store and the Harvard Family Association will host an evening of lawn games, local farmers and artisans, live music, food, and fun for all ages Thursday, Aug. 20, 5 to 8 p.m., on the Common. Everybody is welcome!
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.
- Tai Chi workshop, Saturdays to Aug. 29, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
- Teen craft: Cricut notebooks, grades 7-12, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Brown Bag Book Club, Wednesday, Aug. 19, noon, “Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner” by Natalie Dykstra.
- Monday afternoon at the movies, Monday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Rated PG-13.
- Cash and Dylan: Songs and stories with Matt York. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Bounce and Burn fitness, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., to Aug. 29.
- Upcoming exhibit, “Marks of Distinction,” juried show by the Central Massachusetts Pastel Society. Opens Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Peach festival
Celebrate peach season at Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come for peach-picking, wagon rides in the orchard, live music, local craft vendors, the Harvard Lions Club cookout, and a beautiful summer day on the farm. (CarlsonHard Cider.com/events/peachfestival).
Time Traveler at Carlson Orchards
Suzanne Buell with Time Traveler will perform outdoors Saturday, Aug. 15, 4 p.m., at Carlson’s Cider Barn, 115 Oak Hill Road, following the peach festival. This band performs familiar songs from the past, including several from the Beatles, and invites young families to share live music with their kids.
Storytelling at Old Frog Pond
Fugitive Productions will host storytelling Sunday, Aug. 16, 3 to 4:30 p.m., at Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio, 38 Eldridge Road. Storytellers will include four regional, award-winning tellers as well as farm stewards Blase Provitola and Linda Hoffman. The theme for August is “epiphany.” Tickets $20 at the door, $15 in advance. In case of rain, the event will move to an alternate location indoors. (OldFrogPond Farm.com/upcoming-events).
Singer-songwriter Ashley Jordan to perform
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ashley Jordan will return to her Harvard roots Sunday, Aug. 16, 5 to 6:30 p.m., for a concert at the Harvard General Store, 1 Still River Road. Jordan will share the stage with The Violin Kat. Bromfield sophomore Grace McWaters will open with original songs of her own. Free and open to the public.
Felting with alpacas
The Harvard Alpaca Ranch will hold a needle felting session Sunday, Aug. 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at 58 Old Mill Road. Make felted owls from natural fibers with instructor Rachel Benson. Recommended for ages 8 and older; $37 per person, includes all materials and light refreshments. (HarvardAlpacaRanch.com).
Yoga on Rogers Field
IridESSENCE Community Health Collaborative will lead outdoor yoga every Wednesday to Aug. 26, 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. Free; registration is required. (IridessenceCommunityHealth.org/events/free-outdoor-yoga-series-on-rogers-field-in-devens).
Sacred fire
Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio will hold a community fire Friday, Aug. 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the farm at 38 Eldridge Road. This is a monthly gathering facilitated by Christina Gravelle, a firekeeper trained through Sacred Fire. Bring a headlamp and anything else you need to feel comfortable, and arrive before offerings start at 6:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
(HarvardFires@SacredFire.org).
Classes at Goose and Hen Farm
The Goose and Hen Farm, 85 Old Littleton Road, offers classes in raising and preparing nutritious, sustainable food. (TheGooseAndHen.com/classes).
- Edible wild plants, Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $35 per person.
- Raising rabbits for meat, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2 to 5 p.m. $55 per participant, $45 per observer, plus rabbit.
VNA Care golf tournament
VNA Care will host a golf tournament Monday, Aug. 24, at Red Tail Golf Club, 15 Bulge Road, Devens. Come for a day of golf, networking, and friendly competition to benefit home health and hospice care for local patients and families. Registration and practice greens open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m., and banquet at 4 p.m. (VNACare.org/Golf).
Devens farmers market
The next Devens farmers market will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and will continue every other Tuesday through Oct. 20. The market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, and is at the corner of Elm Street and Jackson Road, across from the Devens Fire Department. This week’s market includes a native plant sale sponsored by Grow Native Massachusetts. (DevensCommunity.com/meetings-and-events).
Fruitlands summer concerts
Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, will host The Love Dogs Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the last concert of its summer series. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and picnic fare, and enjoy stunning sunset views. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. (TheTrustees.org/FruitlandsConcerts).
Save the date
- Sunday, Aug. 30: firefighters muster on the Common
- Monday, Aug. 31: kindergarten popsicle party
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Lions Club Fall Festival
- Saturday, Sept. 26: Harvard Conservation Trust Community Harvest Project volunteer day.
Out of town
Bolton Fair
The Bolton Fair will be held Friday, Aug. 14, to Sunday, Aug. 16, at the fairgrounds in Lancaster, 318 Seven Bridge Road (Route 117), Lancaster. This country fair features competitions and contests with opportunities to win prizes and recognition, with exhibit halls, animal pens, midway rides, and more. (BoltonFair.org).
Corn and tomato festival at Verrill Farm
Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, will host their annual corn and tomato festival Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission includes corn and tomato samples as well as a trip through the corn and tomato tasting tent, featuring dishes made in the farm kitchen. Enjoy live music by Rivers Between, and bring blankets and chairs. Advance tickets recommended; $18 adults, $12 children 6-10, 5 and under free. (VerrillFarm.com/events).
Summer sing-along at Wolbach Farm
The Sudbury Valley Trustees will host an evening of participatory singing Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., at Wolbach Farm, 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury. Enjoy your favorite campfire songs and share stories of carefree summer days, while making s’mores. Free. (svtweb.org/programs).