PAXTON — The Paxton Garden Club is sponsoring the talk Wild About Wildflowers with Eric Howe, Paxton resident, author and naturalist, at Richards Memorial Library, 44 Richards Ave., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. The event will be a brief presentation with samples, followed by a Q&A. The club will be serving light refreshments and selling its fundraiser notecards (https://www.paxtongardenclub. com/notecards-fall-fundraiser).
Ham and Baked Potato Supper STERLING — The Hiram O. Taylor American Legion Post 189 will hold a ham and baked potato and vegetable supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the First Church in Sterling hall. Takeout available will be available; $12 donation requested. For tickets, call Bob Temple at 978-294-4985, Joe Chiaravalloti at 978-870-0575, or Jerry Boynton at 978-870-3005.
Veterans Day Observances STERLING — The Hiram O. Taylor American Legion Post 189 announces Sterling Veterans Day observances. At 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, a parade will be held from Butterick Municipal Building to Memorial Park on Cross Street. Come out to help support our veterans past and present. The Avenue of Flags at Hillside Cemetery will be on display from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Help setting up is always appreciated.
American Legion meeting STERLING — The regular meeting of the Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 of the American Legion will be held Monday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the post hall, 32 School St. Beef stew at 7 p.m., E-Board at 6:30 p.m. All veterans welcome.
White Oak Annual Meeting HOLDEN — The White Oak Land Conservation Society invites all to its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St. The keynote speaker will be Jason Stolarski, Ph.D., Watership Project Leader with Mass Wildlife’s Fisheries Section, who will present “Ecological linkages between land, water, and fish.”
Chamber Salute Breakfast The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Salute Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the West Boylston Senior Center, 120 Prescott St., West Boylston. The cost is $25 for chamber members, $30 for non-chamber members. To register, visit www.wachusettareachamber.org. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Nov. 9.
COA Art Show PAXTON — Members of the Massasoit Art Guild will present a new show at the Paxton COA gallery, 17 West St. The show will run through January 2023. Participants include Linda Spencer, Cheryl Rossier, Loretta Mederios, Sid Solomon, Susan Kenny and Irena Russell. The gallery is open to the public weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Historical Society Open House RUTLAND — The Rutland Historical Society, 232 Main St., is holding open house on Veterans Day Weekend, Friday, Nov. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Highlights of the exhibits on display will include military uniforms, war-time newspapers, photographs, WWII posters, and other memorabilia from the collections. The society is also looking for photographs of any Rutland service men and women to display that weekend. If anyone has a photo they would be willing to loan, copy, or scan, send them to PO Box 69, email Rutlandmahistorical@gmail.com, or call Anne or Scott Davis at 508-886-6668.
COA annual Craft Fair RUTLAND — The Friends of the Council on Aging will hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Senior/ Community Center, 53 Glenwood Road. The event will offer great holiday shopping, with lots of local artists and crafters. Baked goods and lunch will be available, as well as raffles, 50/50, and gift baskets. Admission is free.
Paxton Toys for Tots PAXTON — The Paxton Police Department will be conducting its annual Toys for Tots drive from Nov. 1 to Dec. 18. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Paxton Public Safety Building, located at 576 Pleasant St., at any time. For more information, call Sgt. Dugan at 508-793-3155.
Friends of Conant Library Arts & Crafts Show STERLING — The annual Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show will be held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road. Holiday and gift items will fill the main hall of the First Church and two additional rooms. The fair will also feature a raffle, bake sale, and lunch café.
All the items at this juried fair are handmade by local craftspeople and artists. The fair will also feature a raffle and lunch café. Wrapped cheese will be offered for sale, and a bake sale will feature cookies, bars, and tea breads. Leominster Credit Union is a co-sponsor of this year’s fair.
The $2 admission supports programs at the Conant Public Library. For more information, search Facebook for Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show, send an email to sterlingcraftfair@ gmail.org, or visit sterlinglibrary. org, click on About, then Friends of the Library.
Save the Date: Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale STERLING — Boy Scout Troop 1 of Sterling will be holding its annual Christmas tree and wreath sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in front of the Butterick Building, across from the Sterling town common. There may even be a visitor from the North Pole on Friday night.
Festival of Trees RUTLAND — The Festival of Trees, sponsored by the Rutland Historical Society, will be held Dec. 3 and 4. The town tree lighting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
Small Works & Holiday Marketplace PRINCETON — Come browse, shop and enjoy hundreds of fine art and artisan-made, affordable holiday gift items made by members of the Princeton Arts Society. The marketplace will offer small wall art in many media, and tables will overflow with jewelry, cards, prints, ornaments, fabric items, original books, bags, ceramics, woodworking and more. The event will be held Fridays, Dec. 2 and 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Princeton Senior & Community Center, 206 Worcester Road. The Princeton Arts Society is a nonprofit organization promoting the arts in Central Massachusetts through programs, events and shows.
Holiday Market STERLING — The organizers of the Sterling Street Market have organized the first Sterling Holiday Market, to be held at the First Church in Sterling, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Holiday Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will offer a wide variety of crafters, artists and bakers. Admission is free, and there is plenty of free parking around and near the common.
Gale Library HOLDEN — Children’s events: Lapsit Story Time (birth to 2): Thursday, Nov. 3, 10-10:30 a.m. Join Miss Rachel for songs, short picture book stories, and more.
Preschool Story Time (3-6): Thursday, Nov. 3, 11-11:30 a.m. Join Mr. Kevin for lots of laughs and fun stories. This story time will focus on picture books and include some games or activities.
Books and Blankies (birth to 2): Friday, Nov. 4, 10-10:30 a.m. Join Miss Jessica for loads of finger plays, short stories and music. This program is ideal for developing language and fine and gross motor skills all while connecting with your little one sitting on your lap. Registration required.
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.
StoryWalk. Take a walk with a good book and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. A StoryWalk featuring “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming is now on display. The StoryWalk is located on the lawn next to the library.
Dinovember at the Conant Library. What is Dinovember? Parents and co-authors Refe & Susan Tuma began Dinovember, capturing the antics of dinosaurs who got into all kinds of mischief overnight. It took off in a big way, and now it’s a monthly celebration every November. There’s even a picture book, What the Dinosaurs Did! To celebrate, people capture photographs and videos of dinosaurs in funny situations, and this November, the library will be participating. All month long the library will have dinosaur activities, crafts and special programs.
Yoga for Adults Wind down at the end of the day with a relaxing yoga class. Instructor Sharyn Hocurscak will lead yoga classes Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the 1835 Town Hall in Sterling, Nov. 1 through Dec. 6. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
¡Hola, Amigos! Bilingual Storytime. ¡Es la hora de cuentos! Come to a special bilingual storytime on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 11:15 a.m. Readead and sing in English and en español to let children get a glimpse of the wide world of language around them. Registration required. For children ages 2-6 with caregivers.
Folded Book Turkey Craft for Adults. Learn how to make a stunning turkey out of an old book. Thursday, Nov. 3, at 1 and 6:30 p.m.; choose whichever time works best for you. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Holiday Photos. Say cheese! On Saturdays, Nov. 5 and 12, the library is offering photo sessions for all groups: families, couples, individuals, and friends. Sessions are 15 minutes long, and photos are delivered digitally for your use in cards or as a keepsake. Backdrop and photographer provided, you just bring your holiday spirit. Registration required.
Bullet Journaling. 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Bullet journals can be calendars, todo lists, journals, memory keepers, and more. Shannon from Casual Study will be here to show how bullet journals organize all the bits of information you are constantly trying to remember. There will be plenty of materials for everyone to get started on their journals during the second half of the class. Everyone leaves with their own journal. Registration required.
Keva Build Time. Build with friends after school. The library will have a dropin KEVA event for children of all ages at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. No registration required.
Family Paint Night: Dinovember Come to the library on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. and follow a step-by-step plan to create a dinosaur scene on a canvas. Ages 5 and older; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who is encouraged to paint along. Registration required.
Dinosaur Storytime Celebrate Dinovember with a special storytime all about these ancient reptiles on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Registration required. For children 18 months and older with caregivers.
Preschool Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends. Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; 5-week session begins Nov. 14. For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) and caregivers. Registration required.
Toddler Storytime Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; 5-week session begins Nov. 15. For children 18 months-3 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) and their caregivers. Registration required.
Keeper of the Lost Cities Series Celebration Elves, spies, and unicorns, oh my! Come to the library at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, and celebrate November’s release of the final Keeper of the Lost Cities book. This is a special book club session perfect for fans of Shannon Messenger and for those who want to see what the series is all about. Share your opinions, make a nexus, taste some delectable mallowmelt, and more. Participants should read at least one of the books before the meeting, but do not need to bring it with them. Books will be available for checkout at the library. For children in grades 3-8; registration required.
LEGO Club. Build at the library after supper. Drop-in LEGO time for children of all ages at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 p.m. No registration required.
MusicTime. Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance and instrument play. A four-week session of MusicTime begins Nov. 14. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the Baker Room. Registration required; open to children 12 months-5 years with caregivers.
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 four-meeting session (no meeting on Thanksgiving) beginning Thursday, Nov. 17, from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Baker Room. Registration required.
Classics Book Club. Next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, where we will discuss Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Copies of the book will be available at the library. No registration required.
Nutcracker Storytime. Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m., a special Storytime hosted by the ballerinas of MEM Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet. For all ages; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
Succulent Planting Party. 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. Youth ages 12 and up are invited to a fun night of succulent planting and pot painting. Choose from a variety of tiny succulent plants, follow along and transfer them to tiny terracotta pots, and then spend some time painting and decorating your plant’s new home. Music, snacks, hang out time and chat. Registration required.
Dinosaurs Before Dark Series Celebration. Close out Dinovember with a special book club meeting celebrating the time-traveling Magic Treehouse series, especially the first installment, Dinosaurs Before Dark! 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. MTH games, dinosaur activities, and more as we talk about time-traveling through history and before. Children should read (or listen to) the book beforehand but do not need to bring it with them. Open grades k-4. Registration required.
Parents’ Night Out Book Club. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Discussing Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids by Scott Hershovitz. Come to the library without the kids and discuss a good book.
Cookbook Club. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Sample comfort foods with a twist from Tieghan Gerard’s Half-Baked Harvest: Every Day. Choose a dish from the 120 recipes offered, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; let us know which recipe you have chosen to avoid duplicates. Registration required; visit sterlinglibrary. org or call 978-422-6409.
Books-to-Movies Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. “A spellbinding amalgam of murder mystery, family saga, love story, and financial intrigue.” Join in a lively discussion of Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, both the book and the 2011 movie adaptation with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. As a bonus, watch the Swedish version directed by Niels Arden Oplev. Copies of each version will be available at the library. No 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 — Events do not require registration unless otherwise noted.
Mini Art Show by Humans: Get your free canvases! Humans of all ages and artistic abilities who also have a CW/ Mars account (need one? just ask!) are invited to pick up two miniature canvases (2.5 x 2.5 inches) from the library. Create art with pencil, charcoal, paint (oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache), pastels, or oil pastels, or mixed media. Original, human generated art only. No photos, no digital art, no AI-generated images, no collages unless all of the images were created by you. Canvases due back by Dec. 15 for a January 2023 art show.
All month long while supplies last: Drop-in Crafts for Young People (Ages 3+): It’s election season. Make a button!
Take Home Crafts for Teens (Ages 12-17): Design a keychain and braid a lanyard Spice Club November (Adults): Information and recipe tips for Nutmeg Diabetes Awareness Month Drop-in LEGO Challenge, Tuesdays, Nov. , 8, 15, 22 & 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 5+ due to small parts.
Outdoor Story & Play Time, Wednesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30. Nov. 9 – Special 10 a.m. start time: Go on a Bear Hunt with Community Connections. Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m. Music & Me with Jess. Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m.
Chess Time at the Library, Thursdays, Nov. 10 and 17, 4-5:30 p.m. All ages and levels of experience welcome. Come learn, teach, and play together. If you have a portable chess board, feel free to bring it with you.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week Nov 7-13: Visit the library for a take-home drawing lesson by a children’s book illustrator.
Friday, Nov. 11: Closed for Veterans Day Tuesday, Nov. 22, 6-7:45 p.m.: Learn to Play Settlers of Catan. For tweens and teens ages 10-17.
Tues. Nov. 29, 7pm: Friends of the Library Meeting. All welcome.
Closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 26 Ongoing: Puzzle Exchange, bring a puzzle or take a puzzle; museum passes to local museums and other venues.
For more information, visit rmlpaxton. org or call 508-754-0793.
Sterling Senior Center STERLING — The Sterling Senior Center is located at 36 Muddy Pond Road. The center is open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you are a Sterling resident and need a ride to the center, call 978-422-3032.
Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. No reservations required. $3 suggested donation.
Pool tables are available every day Monday through Friday.
Exercise classes: Tai Chi on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.; Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 9:45 a.m.; Pilates on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Chair Yoga on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Going Steady on Fridays at 10 a.m. Registration required for all exercise classes. Evening Mindful Meditation is on Mondays at 6 p.m. $5.
Pickleball outdoors at West Sterling Courts on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. New players welcome and must complete registration and waiver forms.
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