Repair cafe at senior center
The Climate Initiative Committee’s repair cafe, postponed from last month, will be held Saturday, March 14, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Harvard Senior Center, 16 Lancaster County Road. Volunteer repair experts will be available to make repairs free of charge for small electrical appliances, clothing, furniture, toys, and many other items. Walk-ins are welcome, but preregistration is encouraged; anyone previously registered for February should register again.
For information or to sign up, visit harvardmaclimateinitiative.org.
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.
Children’s programs
- Exhibit: “Celebrations Around the World” features the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. On view through March in the children’s room.
- Lego Expo, all ages, Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Paws and read, grades K-6, Wednesday, March 25. Read to therapy dogs. Appointments at 3:45, 4:05, and 4:25 p.m.
- Capsters art, ages 7 and older, Thursday, March 26, 3:45 p.m. Make art from bottle caps.
Teen programs
- Teen maker day, grades 6-12, Tuesday, March 17, 2:45 p.m.
Adult programs
- Brown Bag Book Club, Wednesday, March 18, noon. Book is “The Names” by Florence Knapp.
- Cookbook Club, Thursday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. Browse a cookbook and bring a dish to share. This month, kitchen gadget show and tell.
- Children’s literature book discussion group for grown-ups, Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m. Book is “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart.
At Fivesparks
Fivesparks is at 7 Fairbank Street. Visit fivesparks.org for the complete schedule, hours, and more information.
- Exhibit: “Orchard Women of Harvard,” on view through April 11.
- March for our Lives silent auction, open during regular hours. Fundraiser reception Saturday, March 21, 5 to 8 p.m.
- Exhibit: Village Nursery School children’s art show, on view Tuesday to Thursday, March 17-19.
- Ensemble Eclectica in concert, Sunday, March 22, 3 to 5 p.m.
Knights of Columbus fish fry
The Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry each Friday in March, 5 to 7 p.m., at Holy Trinity Parish Deacon Hall, 17 Still River Road. Enjoy fresh hand battered cod, fries, and coleslaw or seafood chowder. All proceeds go to help local charities and food banks. Dine-in or take it to go. Send email to kofc13764@gmail.com for more information or to preorder your meals.
Hunt for the pot of gold
Carlson Orchards, 115 Oak Hill Road, will host a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt for children Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, with time slots at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day. Kids will head out into the orchard to search for hidden treasures and prizes along the way, with fresh air, adventure, and a little bit of luck included. Register in advance by contacting Katie at 603-554-7044.
Learn to process poultry
The Goose and Hen Farm will offer a class on poultry processing Saturday, March 14, 1 to 4 p.m., at 85 Old Littleton Road. Bring a bird or purchase one at the farm if available, or just come and observe. To sign up send email to kerry.thegoose andhen@gmail.com.
Powers to perform at Volunteers Hall
Harvard Friends of the Arts will present Kerri Powers in concert Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., in Volunteers Hall at the library at 4 Pond Road. Recently compared to Amy Winehouse and Billie Holiday, Powers adds soul to her cinnamon-flavored vocals. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free. Reserve seats at harvardpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15056002.
Open House at historical society
The Harvard Historical Society will hold an open house Sunday, March 15, 2 to 4 p.m., at the meeting house, 215 Still River Road. Visitors are invited to explore the 1832 building and the collections on exhibit, including Shaker items, paintings, signs, household effects, and children’s toys. Board members will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Books on Harvard’s history and greeting cards and wrapping paper with Harvard scenes will also be for sale.
Sacred fire
Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio will hold a community fire Friday, March 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the farm at 38 Eldridge Road. This is a monthly community fire 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. Register in advance by email at havardfires@sacredfire.org.
‘Don’t Tell Mother’ at The Cannon Theatre
The Cannon Theatre, 28 Andrews Parkway, Devens, will present “Don’t Tell Mother” weekends, Friday, March 20, through Saturday, April 4. Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. The show is a fast-paced farce centering on a librarian who’s witnessed a bank robbery just before a dinner with her fiance and his mother. For more information and tickets visit thecannontheatre.org.
Lions health and wellness fair
The Harvard Lions Club will hold “Spring into Health,” a health and wellness fair, Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hildreth Elementary School. Enjoy a fun, free, interactive day focused on health, safety, and community. Sign up in advance for CPR classes and a blood drive. Work out in a Zumba class, swap sports equipment, and find sight and hearing screenings, blood pressure checks, and diet and nutrition advice. For more information and class sign-ups visit harvardlions.com and see page 7.
Festival of Cultures
The Harvard Public Schools and the BIPOC Family Advisory Group will hold the Harvard Festival of Cultures Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hildreth Elementary School gym. Celebrate the many backgrounds, traditions, and stories that make up the town’s population. Attendees will be able to visit cultural exhibits, engage in conversations, and enjoy performances.
Bingo night
The Harvard Schools PTO will host bingo night Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m., at the Bromfield School. For all ages and open to the entire community; enjoy 11 rounds of bingo, with prizes that include a handcrafted firepit, a Nintendo Switch 2, gift certificates, and more. Snacks and refreshments will be for sale. All proceeds benefit the Harvard Schools PTO.
Cash only at the door; get advance tickets at secure.givelively.org/event/harvard-pto-inc/bingo-night-on-march-26th-at-bromfield.
Warner Free Lecture features Bromfield students
The Warner Free Lecture series will present an evening with Bromfield students Misha Kalava and Gwyneth Poutasse Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., at the library’s Volunteers Hall, 4 Pond Road. Kalava will speak about how she adapted to a new school as a junior and grew through new experiences. Poutasse will discuss Kempo Karate and how more than five years of training has made her feel safer and more confident. Both juniors at the Bromfield School, Kalava and Poutasse were selected by a jury of Bromfield teachers. For more information visit warnerfreelecture.org.
Save the date
- Friday, April 10: Spaghetti Community Supper at the Congegational Church.
- Saturday, April 11: 1950s dance at the Fort Devens Museum
- Sunday, May 3: Loaves & Fishes 5K walk
- Friday, May 29: PTO Spring Soiree.
Out of town
St. Patrick’s Day at 19 Carter
The 19 Carter community center, 19 Carter St., Berlin, will host two events marking St. Patrick’s Day. Visit 19Carter.org for details and tickets:
The Carter Street Band and guest musicians will perform Saturday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., with live music and great stories of life on the Emerald Isle. Bring your own food and beverages. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
The film “The Secret of Roan Inish” will be shown Friday, March 20, 6:30 p.m. Ten-year-old Fiona moves to a small fishing village in Donegal, Ireland, and finds the legend of the selkie intertwined with her own family story. Tickets $15, includes pizza, popcorn, and salad. Reserve by 3 p.m. on the day of screening.
Calligraphy in the Declaration of Independence
The Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton, will host a workshop with calligrapher Debby Reelitz Wednesday, March 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Reelitz will explore the calligraphy in the Declaration of Independence: Who wrote it? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Participants will get the opportunity to write in script, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from this historic document. Register at bigelowlibrary.org>>Events>>March 18.
Let there be music
Enjoy an afternoon of songs and piano music by composer Steve Peisch Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m., at the West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St., West Concord. The performance will feature the Westford Chorus with Maria Ferrante and Charlotte Russell, sopranos, Suzanne Buell, alto, and Shawn McCann and Monica Tessitore on piano. For more information visit hundredsrecords.com.