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Events in September 2026
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August 30, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA We will have a memorable yoga session in one of our pastures with our resident yogi, Krista Schepanovsky, joined by the alpacas. The class is suited for all ages and abilities and will be held for approximately 50-60 mins. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and water bottle. – Harvard Alpaca Ranch 58 Old Mill Rd, Harvard, MA The 99th annual Wachusett Fire Truck Muster will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m., at 1 Still River Road. Firefighters from Bolton, Harvard, Holden, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, and West Boylston will go head-to-head in exciting, fast-paced fire muster competitions while showcasing beautiful antique fire apparatus. – Harvard General Store 1 Still River Road, Harvard, MA |
August 31, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 1, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 2, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio invites viewers to its outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Art of Noticing.” See over 50 sculptures plus a collection of plein air poems scattered along trails around the pond and through the woods. Trails are open for self-guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays to Oct. 12. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
September 3, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio invites viewers to its outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Art of Noticing.” See over 50 sculptures plus a collection of plein air poems scattered along trails around the pond and through the woods. Trails are open for self-guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays to Oct. 12. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Babies and toddlers are ready to groove with this kid-friendly disco party. Bring your tiny dancer and we'll supply the groovin' music, awesome lights, and disco balls. Drop in anytime during the one hour party. Bonus points for dressing disco style. Note that there will be flashing lights and noise. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Explore the many organizations, clubs, and community resources that make Harvard a special place to live at Harvard Community Connections, sponsored by the Harvard Girl Scouts. Learn about upcoming local activities and events, find opportunities to get involved, and connect with neighbors. Free and open to all. – Hildreth Elementary School 27 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard, MA |
September 4, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio invites viewers to its outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Art of Noticing.” See over 50 sculptures plus a collection of plein air poems scattered along trails around the pond and through the woods. Trails are open for self-guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays to Oct. 12. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Age-old practices of meditation such as Zen remain an effective means of promoting stress-reduction and attaining self-awareness. “Music is Meditation” will explore the use of music in place of verbal mantras. Sessions will employ recurrent musical motives or tranquil meandering themes as a focus for inward centering. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Time Traveler with Suzanne Buell will perform Friday, Sept. 4, 4 p.m., at Carlson’s Cider Barn, 115 Oak Hill Road. Bring the family, and relax with pizza and signature ciders while enjoying a program of music from this local band. – Carlson Orchards 115 Oak Hill Road, Harvard, MA |
September 5, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio invites viewers to its outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Art of Noticing.” See over 50 sculptures plus a collection of plein air poems scattered along trails around the pond and through the woods. Trails are open for self-guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays to Oct. 12. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. No experience needed, just show up and move. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 6, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio invites viewers to its outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Art of Noticing.” See over 50 sculptures plus a collection of plein air poems scattered along trails around the pond and through the woods. Trails are open for self-guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays to Oct. 12. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA “The Art of Noticing” is a sculpture and poetry exhibit that invites contemplation and slowing down. The opening reception is an opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of the exhibit, pick organic raspberries, listen to music by friends, and enjoy refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA |
September 7, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 8, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – The Devens Farmers Market returns with fresh fruits and veggies, every other Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Elm and Jackson Streets. Choosing local food supports nearby growers and connects everyday choices to the broader climate action goals of Devens. – Rogers Field 37 Buena Vista Street, Devens, MA Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer group of students in grades 7-12 who assist the library by helping plan teen programs and events, and select books, movies and other materials for the teen collection. We also do projects like decorating the teen room, testing games, and choosing summer reading prizes. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Like to read? Join Teen Reader’s Club which meets each month. Chat about what you are reading, and then find a cozy place to spend some time with a snack and a book. At the end of the meeting, take some time to talk with others about what you read. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 9, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio invites viewers to its outdoor sculpture exhibit “The Art of Noticing.” See over 50 sculptures plus a collection of plein air poems scattered along trails around the pond and through the woods. Trails are open for self-guided tours Wednesdays through Sundays to Oct. 12. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA Reading to therapy dogs is a fantastic way to bolster a child’s reading confidence. Children who are independent readers can make a 20 minute appointment to read to one of two dogs; on each date, six children total will get a chance to have either Rhia or Chase’s undivided attention. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 10, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Professional musicians Marcos Valles, Shon Gordon, and Jarred Grant have educated children and performed for families across Massachusetts. Infants, toddlers, and children of all ages love their interactive shows and original songs. Rockabye Beats programs include exploring different instruments, a sprinkle of Spanish vocabulary, movement through freestyle dancing, and more. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Commonwealth Fusion Systems will host a tour of SPARC, their prototype fusion energy machine currently under construction at Devens. Space is limited and attendees must be age 18 or older and with government identification. Proper attire is required, including long pants and closed toe, hard-soled shoes. Advance registration is required. – CFS Devens 117 Hospital Rd, Devens, MA The Women’s Business Network will meet Thursday, Sept. 10, at St. Theresa Church, 17 Still River Road. Marketing and business consultant Leia Owen will discuss AI tools and features common in business, what these can achieve, and where a human is still needed in the driver’s seat. – Holy Trinity Parish (formerly St. Theresa’s) 15 Still River Road, Harvard, MA |
September 11, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 12, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The New England Goddess Temple and Babacool Arts will hold their second annual Goddess Day art and wellness fair Saturday, Sept. 12, at 218 Sugar Road, Bolton. The fair will share the sacred creativity and feminine art of women artists and artisans. Rain date Sunday, Sept. 13. September 12, 2026 Rain Date: September 13 Babacool Arts Studio & Grounds 218 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. No experience needed, just show up and move. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Goose and Hen farm will offer a class on finding, eating, and cooking with wild edibles, 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. – The Goose and Hen Farm 85 Old Littleton Road, Harvard, MA Old Frog Pond Farm and Studio will hold an herb workshop with farm manager and herbalist Isa Budnik. Hear how to harvest, dry, and prepare teas, oils, and salves from nettles, calendula, different mints, thyme, and lemon balm. Cost $30, register in advance. In Spanish with English interpretation. – Old Frog Pond Farm 38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA The EcoTarium in Worcester will present a lecture on materials properties in microgravity Saturday, Sept. 12. Jason Lee from the University of Connecticut will discuss how experiments on the International Space Station may lead to manufacturing processes not possible on Earth. Recommended for ages 15 and older. – Alden Planetarium (EcoTarium) 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA |
September 13, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Shirley Historical Society offers guided tours of the site of the Shaker village in Shirley. Tours begin inside a restored Shaker building, and travel by prison van to two other Shaker buildings. The property is part of the state prison system and can only be accessed by special arrangement. – Shirley Shaker Village Harvard Road, Shirley, MA Meet the artists and view the exhibits in this public reception celebrating the medium of pastels. The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring their annual juried art show and exhibition of artworks from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. Light refreshments will be served. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 14, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 15, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 are invited for a workshop making sweet treats. We will be decorating cookies or cupcakes with frosting and candy. This event goes from 2:45 p.m. until we run out of treats. Decorating themes are chosen by the Teen Advisory Board. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 16, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Brown Bag Book Club meets at noon in Volunteers Hall on the third Wednesday of the month. Chosen books will be held at the circulation desk for patrons to check out. September’s book is “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 17, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Join other grownups to read and discuss recently published novels for elementary and middle school aged readers, and take part in broad-ranging discussions. The group meets in a hybrid model: attend in person in the story room, or virtually via Google Meet. Limited to residents of Harvard and adjacent towns. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA The Aldrich Astronomical Society will hold evening stargazing Thursday, Sept. 17, at Fruitlands Museum. Scopes will be available for visitor use, and there will be a hands-on table full of astronomical artifacts including meteorites. Society members will demonstrate the use of binoculars in stargazing for visitors who bring them. – Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard, MA |
September 18, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 19, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. No experience needed, just show up and move. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Registration is open for the Fall Fest 5K fun run, starting at the Bromfield School at 2:30 p.m. and finishing at the festival. $25 advance registration, $30 day of race, racers will receive a $5 coupon toward Fall Fest food or beverage purchases. – Bromfield School 14 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard, MA |
September 20, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Harvard PTO will host its fourth annual pickleball tournament at the Bromfield tennis courts. Grab a partner for this round robin into elimination tournament open to all ages and skill levels. Victors will be awarded pickleball gear and merchandise from the Marcus Lewis Racquet Club. Register by Labor Day. – Bromfield School 14 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard, MA Community Meditation with Shaileen Patton is a monthly drop-in meditation session, suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners. No prior meditation experience is required. Each month features a different meditation focus: guided relaxation, loving kindness, body scan, walking meditation, breath awareness, and more. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Shirley Historical Society offers guided tours of the site of the Shaker village in Shirley. Tours begin inside a restored Shaker building, and travel by prison van to two other Shaker buildings. The property is part of the state prison system and can only be accessed by special arrangement. – Shirley Shaker Village Harvard Road, Shirley, MA |
September 21, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 22, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Join The Goose & Hen’s Kerry Evans to learn about some of the many edible wild plants growing around us. Location to be determined, but all classes are held within a short drive of Harvard. Children under 5 are free with a paying parent or guardian. – The Goose and Hen Farm 85 Old Littleton Road, Harvard, MA The Devens Farmers Market returns with fresh fruits and veggies, every other Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the corner of Elm and Jackson Streets. Choosing local food supports nearby growers and connects everyday choices to the broader climate action goals of Devens. – Rogers Field 37 Buena Vista Street, Devens, MA |
September 23, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Brown Bag Book Club meets at noon in Volunteers Hall on the third Wednesday of the month. Chosen books will be held at the circulation desk for patrons to check out. September’s book is “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 24, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
September 25, 2026(5 events) Welcome to the 2026 Marks of Distinction National Juried Show! The Central Massachusetts Pastel Society is delighted to bring you our annual exhibition of artworks in soft pastel from artists working throughout the United States and Canada. August 25, 2026 – September 25, 2026 Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA The Warner Free Lecture will present North Carolina banjo player and square dance caller Phil Jamison plus local fiddler Jon Anderson in a program of square dance tunes and discussion. The event will conclude with an easy square dance for everyone, with no dance experience required. Free. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 26, 2026(5 events) Join the Harvard Conservation Trust and Community Harvest Project to pick, sort, and pack apples that will be donated to 26 hunger relief partners across central and eastern Massachusetts. Your efforts will directly support families facing food insecurity—a need that continues to grow across the state. September 26, 2026 Community Harvest Project 115 Prospect Hill, Harvard, MA Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. No experience needed, just show up and move. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA with Hugh Hanley Hugh Hanley has been singing with young children for over twenty years in his work as an early childhood educator, music specialist and entertainer. His work has helped him gain an understanding of young children as developing music makers and a familiarity with the environments in which they play and learn. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA Join the Harvard Public Library, League of Women Voters of Harvard, and Braver Angels for a workshop to help you understand the values and concerns of those who differ politically and learn skills for communicating differences. We can learn to disagree better in polarized times, which means accurately seeing where we differ and where we share common ground. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
September 27, 2026(5 events) The Shirley Historical Society offers guided tours of the site of the Shaker village in Shirley. Tours begin inside a restored Shaker building, and travel by prison van to two other Shaker buildings. The property is part of the state prison system and can only be accessed by special arrangement. – Shirley Shaker Village Harvard Road, Shirley, MA |
September 28, 2026
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September 29, 2026(5 events) Rebounding is a dynamic, low-impact workout designed to energize your body and elevate your fitness. It’s full-body training that engages muscles from head to toe, boosts endurance, and burns calories while being gentle on joints. This is a Level 1 class, for those with some experience. – Wachusett Mountain Ski Area will host a Latino and Hispanic festival Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30. Enjoy vibrant music, delicious food, guided Latin social dancing, and workshops in salsa and bachata dancing. Ride the chair lift to the summit for a bird’s-eye view of the valley. – Wachusett Mountain Ski Area 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA |
September 30, 2026(5 events) Wachusett Mountain Ski Area will host a Latino and Hispanic festival Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30. Enjoy vibrant music, delicious food, guided Latin social dancing, and workshops in salsa and bachata dancing. Ride the chair lift to the summit for a bird’s-eye view of the valley. – Wachusett Mountain Ski Area 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA The Brown Bag Book Club meets at noon in Volunteers Hall on the third Wednesday of the month. Chosen books will be held at the circulation desk for patrons to check out. September’s book is “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” by Kiran Desai. – Harvard Public Library 4 Pond Road, Harvard, MA |
October 1, 2026
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October 2, 2026(5 events) Age-old practices of meditation such as Zen remain an effective means of promoting stress-reduction and attaining self-awareness. “Music is Meditation” will explore the use of music in place of verbal mantras. Sessions will employ recurrent musical motives or tranquil meandering themes as a focus for inward centering. – Fivesparks 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA |
October 3, 2026
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