0602 by Aug. 26, or mail to Rutland Lions Golf Tournament, 28 Soucy Drive, Rutland, MA 01543.
Holdin’ Back at Sterling Fair
STERLING — On Saturday, Sept.10, the Holdin’ Back Band will appear at the Sterling Fair, completing their trifecta of major festival appearances. Holdin’ Back began these appearances at Holden Days (2018), Spencer Fair (2021) and now the Sterling Fair. Finally, the circuit has been completed for the band.
Few, if any, area bands have been able to appear in all three major fairs.
Holdin’ Back performs Sept. 10 at noon at the fair in the Entertainment Tent.
Holdenites Craig Smith, Paul Blaquiere and Dave Gozdur started out in 2013 as a power trio, and the band has evolved to include Emma Riffelmacher & Joe Ostrenga, with Phil Andrews and Dave Gozdur as backup drummers. 2022 marked the band’s eighth consecutive year appearing at the Holden Bandstand.
Grange breakfast at the Sterling Fair
STERLING — The Sterling Fair returns this year and so does the pancake breakfast, served by members of Sterling Grange with help from the nearby chapters of Central Community and Holden.
Two pancakes, two sausages, and choice of two beverages (coffee, juice, milk, water) will be served Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 & 11, from 7 to 11 a.m. for $8; a meal of one of each item will be $5. Maple syrup is being donated by Severance Maple Products of Northfield.
Fairgoers can also treat themselves to a strawberry or peach shortcake on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. for $6.
Proceeds from these events will benefit the Grange Hall Renovation Fund and community service projects. For more information on these events or the Grange in general, email sterlinggrange53@ gmail.com or call 508-8862341.
Book and bake sale
PAXTON — The First Congregational Church is sponsoring a book and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, on the Paxton Common Come by pick up a book or two along with a delicious homemade baked good.
In case of rain the Book/Bake Sale will be held inside the church.
Cultural Council grant submissions
PAXTON — The Paxton Cultural Council wishes to encourage applicants to submit new grants for fiscal year 2023. Grant applications will be accepted from Sept. 1 to Oct. 17 at the Massachusetts Cultural Council website: https://massculturalcouncil. org/communities/local-culturalcouncil- program/application-process/.
The Paxton Cultural Council supports equality in service to all ages from toddlers to the elderly and interests as varied as musical, scientific, historical and literary, with added attention given so that those with disabilities may also enjoy its programs.
Sterling Street Market
STERLING — The Sterling Street Market is an outdoor market with a wide variety of vendors held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the town common in Sterling Center (weather permitting). There is no charge to be a vendor, but please register at artonpark@aol.com.
Paxton COA art gallery
PAXTON — The Paxton Senior Center, 17 West St., is hosting art shows through the end of 2022. There will be new art work at the Paxton COA from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays in August and September.
Artwork on display will be from Paxton residents Joan Bedard and Chuck Belisle.
Rutland Library passes
RUTLAND — The Friends of the Rutland Library offer passes for free or discounted admission at a variety of attractions around the state. This year, passes are available for Davis Farmland, Massachusetts State Parks, Old Sturbridge Village, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and Worcester Art Museum. The program is funded in part by the Rutland Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, call the library at 508-886-4108.
Conant Library
STERLING — Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration for the following programs (if required) can be done at sterlinglibrary. org or by calling 978-422-6409.
Autumn Mason jar craft for adults. Paint a mason jar and fill it with seasonal blooms just in time for autumn. Meet on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 1 or 6:30 p.m.; choose whichever time works best for you. All supplies provided; registration required.
Climate Change: What It Means for NewEngland. Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Join in virtually for an informative and powerful talk by Quentin Prideaux, board member of Sustainable Wellesley. Prideaux presents the basic science of climate change and its effect on New England. Combining powerful images of the early effects of climate change with concrete data on what is happening right now, this presentation is both moving and enlightening. The talk will cover the impacts and causes of climate change, the actions we need to take, and what it all means for the Northeast. Registration required.
Storytime. Come hear stories, sing, and craft with friends. Registration opens Monday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. for a six-week session of Storytime beginning the week of Sept. 12. Choice of two sessions: Mondays at10:30 a.m. (2-6 years old with caregiver), or Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (18 months-4 years with caregiver). Siblings welcome; registration required. Sessions end the week of Oct. 17.
Babytime. Enjoy a time just for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Share in simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and sensory activities to bond with your little one in a safe and social environment. Babytime will run for a five-week session beginning Thursday, Sept. 22, from 10:30 to11a.m. in the Baker Room. Registration is required and opens on Monday, Sept.12, at 10 a.m. Ends Oct. 20.
StoryWalk. Take a walk with a good book and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. AStoryWalk featuring ‘The Leaf Thief’ by Alice Hemming will be on display beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13. The StoryWalk is located on the lawn next to the library and features a colorful fall story sure to have participants giggling.
Candy Masterpieces for Adults. Adults are invited to create their own edible masterpieces using only candy and frosting on Tuesday, Sept.13, at1p.m. Registration equired.
Yoga for Adults. Wind down at the end of the day with a relaxing yoga class. Instructor Sharyn Hocurscak will lead yoga classes Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the 1835 Town Hall in Sterling, beginning Sept. 13 and running through Oct. 18. Registration is required and begins Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
A Latina Heritage Author Panel with Isabel Cañas, Romina Garber, Priscilla Oliveras, and Caridad Piñeiro. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. In this online panel, we’ll be chatting with authors Isabel Cañas, Romina Garber, Priscilla Oliveras and Caridad Piñeiro about their journeys to becoming published authors, keeping in mind their diverse Latinx backgrounds. Whether they were born in the U.S. or elsewhere, we wonder how their heritage has influenced their writing, characters, publishing journey, and fan base. Registration required.
LEGO Club. Build with friends after school. Drop-in LEGO event for children of all ages on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 4:30 p.m. No registration required.
Write Night. Want to be a writer? Come to a club just for you. Young people interested in writing can come practice their craft with like-minded peers on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 pm. Explore ways to generate ideas through brainstorming and freewriting, and develop ideas through fun and challenging exercises. Creativity welcome, no pressure allowed. Open to young writers 8-16; registration required.
Adult Coloring. Discover the stress-reducing, relaxing benefits of coloring. Thursday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Baker Room. Supplies provided. No registration required.
Classics Book Club. Thursday, Sept.15, at 6:30 p.m. Discuss ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ by Kurt Vonnegut. Copies of the book will be available at the library. No registration required.
Local Author Talk with Marjorie Burke. Monday, Sept.19, at 6:30 p.m. Meet local author Marjorie Burke of Clinton as she introduces her new book: The Wednesday Ladies – a story of friendship and perseverance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on Burke’s real-life experiences, the book centers on a group of women who met through a Silver Sneakers class in Clinton and walks us through the group’s adventures in Zoom cocktail hours and socially distanced park meetups. Hear how these adventures unfolded and were made into a book. Registration required.
Science Time. Come explore science. Experiment, learn, and play on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m. Registration required, open to children in grades 2 through 4.
Teen Taste Test: Name Brand vs. Store Brand Edition. Monday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Can you tell the difference between common name brand and store brand snacks? Could you do it blindfolded? Teens age 12 and older are welcome to this night of fun (and somewhat competitive) taste testing, where we’ll decide once and for all whether the brand is really as important as we think it is — all while finding out whose taste buds are the sharpest. Registration required; visit sterlinglibrary. org or call 978-422-6409 to register. (Bonus: suggest some songs to help us build our teen program music playlist! bit.ly/3PtT0cn) Keva STEM Challenges. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Use the library’s collection of Keva planks to engineer solutions to a series of STEM challenges. Try one or try them all, or just let your creativity flow and build with these versatile blocks. For all ages, no registration required.
Parents’ Night Out Book Club. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. the group will discuss ‘The Push’ by Ashley Audrain. Come to the library without the kids and enjoy some great conversation. No registration required. Books are available at the library for checkout.
Cookbook Club. Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Choose a recipe from ‘Once Upon a Chef: Weeknight/Weekend’ by Jennifer Segal, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; let us know which recipe you have chosen to avoid duplicates. Registration required.
Museum Pass. The library has a pass to the American Heritage Museum in Hudson. This pass provides half-price admission for up to six visitors. The American Heritage Museum is a military history museum that features one of the world’s largest collections of armored vehicles and tanks. For more information and to reserve a pass, call 978-422-6409.
Richards Memorial Library
PAXTON — The library will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 3, for Labor Day weekend.
Library App Tech Help. Tech Help service is now focused on library apps (Libby, Overdrive, CWMars). Call for an appointment.
Literacy and STEM KitsAvailable for Check-Out: Read, discuss, build, and create with our new literacy kits, designed to prevent summer learning loss and keep kids reading and learning all summer long. Also check out new STEM kits, with engaging activities ranging from electronics to natural history, thanks to support from the Barre Savings Foundation.
Upcoming: Save the Date: Saturday, Sept. 24 (tentative) — 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration for all participants and families interested in the program.
Updates: Spice Club is on a break. Ongoing: Puzzle Exchange, bring a puzzle or take a puzzle. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, Museum passes to local museums and other venues.
For more information, visit rmlpaxton. org or call 508-754-0793.
Princeton Historical Society scavenger hunt
PRINCETON — The Princeton Historical Society has added eight locations to its clue-based family, small group and/or individual scavenger hunt activity, Can You Find It? This activity began July 1, 2021, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the town of Princeton’s incorporation in 1771. Last year there were more than 100 participants.
To join in the fun and learn about the now 16 historical locations in Princeton, an updated Scavenger Hunt Game Card and Directions can be picked up at the Princeton Library checkout desk during normal hours of operation. The updated game card and directions can also be downloaded from the PHS website, at https://www.princetonmahistory.org/ can-you-find.
PHS plans to continue to add a minimum of eight locations each summer, which will result in 32-plus locations by the summer of 2024.
For more information, email princetonmahistory@ gmail.com.
Our Town Paxton video online PAXTON — The Audio Journal was funded by the Paxton Cultural Council to prepare an Our Town Paxton CD based on historical texts supplied by the Historical Commission. The commission then added photos from its archives to create an Our Town Paxton DVD. Residents can access the video on the Paxton town website.
Two methods may be used to access it.
1) Go to https://www.townofpaxton. net/historical-commission. Click on Our Town: Historical Video, OR 2) Go to https://www.townofpaxton. net and click on the link (in red letters) below the photo (left side of the home page) of the outdoor town meeting. The Search bar may then be used to find the Our Town Paxton video as well as other town videos, including the 250th Anniversary Parade.
WORCESTER – On May 13, 2022, the one-year anniversary of Tyler Trudell’s peaceful passing, the WooSox held a moment of silence. On Sept. 3, 2022, the Paxton Town Takeover game at Polar Park will benefit Tyler’s Teammates, founded in honor of Tyler. WOOSOX/ASHLEY GREEN
The Sterling Grange will be offering breakfast at the Sterling Fair. GALESBURG REGISTER-MAIL
