Bare Hill triathlon
The Lions Club Bare Hill sprint triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike races will take place Sunday, June 7, 8 a.m., starting and finishing at the library at 4 Pond Road.
- The sprint triathlon (individual and relay) consists of a 0.3-mile swim, 10.4-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run.
- The duathlon is a 1.5-mile run, 10.4-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run.
- The aquabike is a 0.3-mile swim and 10.4-mile bike ride.
Online registration is recommended; in-person registration will also be available at 4 Pond Road, Saturday, June 6, 4 to 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. (RunSignup.com/Race/MA/Harvard/BareHillTri).
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.
- Saturday toddler story time, ages 1 to 3, Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.
- Teen readers club, grades 7-12, Thursday, June 11, 3 p.m.
- Tai chi workshop, Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., on the library lawn.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Exhibit: “Dialogues in Dual Languages,” opens Saturday, June 6. Reception Sunday, June 14, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Bounce and burn fitness, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays to June 20, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
- Adult improv workshop, Monday, June 8, 7 to 8 p.m.
- Felt an octopus, Thursday, June 11, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
- Caspar David Friedrich: romantic painting lecture by Kevin Moll, Thursday, June 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Off Brand improv comedy troupe, Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
At Hildreth Elementary School
- Paint and plant for kids, two-day workshop. Monday, June 8, and Wednesday, June 10, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
- Paint and popcorn, Tuesdays to June 16, 3:40 to 5 p.m.
- Pokemon club, Wednesdays to June 17, 3:40 to 4:40 p.m.
- Big bubbles, Thursday, June 11, 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
Edible wild plants
The Goose and Hen farm will offer a class on finding, eating, and cooking with wild edibles Friday, June 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m., at a location within a 30-minute drive from Harvard. Join Kerry Evans on a leisurely walk to learn about some of the many edible wild plants growing locally. $35 per person. (TheGooseAndHen.com/classes).
Food truck and craft festival
Join for a day of fun Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Verbeck Field, Antietam Street, Devens. Enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, live musical performances, cornhole, and more. No pets. Rain date Sunday, June 7.
Garden Club annual meeting
The Garden Club of Harvard will hold its annual membership meeting Monday, June 8, 11:30 a.m., at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road. Connect with friends, hear about the club’s future plans, elect a new board, and visit some lovely gardens afterwards. (HarvardGardenClub.org).
Garden Club to donate planter
In recognition of its 100th anniversary in 2027, the Garden Club of Harvard will present a granite planter to the town Monday, June 8, 10:30 a.m., in front of Town Hall. The planter is installed at Town Hall’s former front entrance, and will be planted seasonally as part of the club’s civic beautification work. At the dedication, Garden Club president Bill Loehfelm will speak about the club’s history and its mission. Town officials and the public are invited to attend.
Printing, propaganda, and the American Revolution
The Harvard Press and trustees of the Harvard Public Library will present a program at the library Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., looking at the role of journalism in the events leading to the American Revolution. Newspapers and pamphlets were instrumental in inciting discord on both sides of the conflict, but how did printers get their information, and what meaning did their words and symbols hold? Free. (HarvardPublicLibrary.org/services/events).
Women’s Business Network potluck
The Women’s Business Network will hold its annual potluck supper Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m., at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road. Signup is required to Deb Oliva at dboliva@charter.net; indicate if you will bring an appetizer, main course, salad, or dessert. Guests interested in the WBN are welcome; members who bring guests will be entered into a prize drawing.
10-minute play festival at Cannon Theatre
The Cannon Theatre will present a festival of short plays Friday, June 12, to Sunday, June 14, at 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. curtain; Sunday 2 p.m. curtain. See comedy and drama in 10 different plays from 10 different playwrights. (TheCannonTheatre.org).
Invasive plants workshop
The Sudbury Valley Trustees will lead a hands-on workshop in the management of invasive plants Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m., on the Small Nature Trail behind the Hildreth Elementary school. Learn to identify, combat, and dispose of common local invasives like burning bush, multiflora rose, bittersweet, knotweed, and others. Learn to use the specialized garden tools available to borrow at the library.
Curator’s tour at Fruitlands
Explore the creative process behind an outdoor sculpture exhibit at Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Saturday, June 13, noon to 1 p.m. Museum associate curator of Native American art Tess Lukey (Aquinnah Wampanoag) will lead a tour of the creative process gallery for the exhibit “Land Tells Our Stories,” and discuss how three artists created works for three different Trustees sites across the state. $3 member, $6 nonmember, plus museum admission. (thetrustees.org/event/446641).
Dramatic reading of Declaration of Independence
The Harvard Historical Society will present a program on the origins of the Declaration of Independence Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m., upstairs in Town Hall. In a presentation titled “The Declaration Then and Now,” actors will describe the historical context and show that Harvard took steps toward independence even before Jefferson declared it. The event will include a dramatic reading of much of the document. Free though donations are appreciated. See story on page 5. (HarvardHistory.org/the-declaration-then-and-now).
Devens farmers market
The Devens farmers market returns this summer with a selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables. The market will be held alternate Tuesdays, June 16 to Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the corner of Elm and Jackson roads, across from the Fire Station. (DevensCommunity.com/meetings-and-events).
Yoga on Rogers Field
IridESSENCE Community Health Collaborative will lead outdoor yoga Wednesdays, June 17 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).
Save the date
- Sunday, June 21: Mirror Lake family fun day
- Tuesday, June 23: Library ice cream social.
Out of town
ShirleyArts! festival
ShirleyArts! will host ShirleyFest on the Shirley Center Common, Shirley, Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a day of music, children’s activities, crafts tables, and food concessions hosted by local nonprofit groups. (www.shirleyarts.info).
Pride month hike
The Sudbury Valley Trustees will hold a hike Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to celebrate and socialize with friends in the LGBTQIA+ community. The 3- to 4-mile hike will be moderately difficult with rocky trails and some elevated sections. Wear long pants and suitable footwear, and bring lunch. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. The location will be sent to attendees following registration. (events.humanitix.com/queer-and-trans-pride-month-hike).
Groton Greenway River Festival
The 2025 Groton Greenway River Festival will take place Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Petapawag canoe launch in Groton. Celebrate the rivers and enjoy free fun, including cardboard canoe races, boat rides, canoeing, stilt dancers, arts and crafts, musical performances, live owls, environmental exhibitions, and more. (facebook.com/GrotonGreenwayRiverFestival).