HOLDEN — The Holden Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at the Holden Light Department, One Main St. The new speaker is Nancy Riggs, a Master Gardener and member of the club. Riggs will be presenting Fun with Trees: Basic Tree Identification, and some interesting information about each tree will be presented followed by a contest in identifying the trees presented. There will be prizes! The public is welcome. For more information about the club, visit www.gcfm.org.
Person of the Year
HOLDEN — The Holden Woman’s Club is seeking nominations for its annual Person of the Year award. Nominees should be a Holden resident from any walk of life, any age or gender. Previous recipients have included community volunteers, local business owners, town employees and teachers. All have made a significant contribution to the quality of life in Holden. A brief written description of the nominee’s accomplishments and merits should be sent by April 15 to Robin Van Liew at RobinJVL@gmail. com. Please include your name and contact information.
COA Art Show
PAXTON — The Paxton COA gallery, 17 West St., continues its monthly art shows. The gallery is open to the public weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Conversation Cafe: Ron Rosenstock FITCHBURG — Join photographer and longtime Holden resident Ron Rosenstock for a talk about the creative and technical process of making photos while traveling the world. The talk will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St. Rosenstock will provide photographic insights while sharing colorful stories. Reservations requested by calling 978-345-4207 or emailing frontdesk@ fitchburgartmuseum. org.
Pitch party
STERLING — A public pitch party sponsored by the Sterling Grange will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road. Admission is $4. Attendance prizes and refreshments will be offered. For more information, email sterlinggrange53@ gmail.com or call 978-563-1437.
Community Lunch
STERLING — All are welcome to the Community Lunch at First Church in Sterling on Saturday, March 4, at noon. The lunch is open to all at no cost, and requires no reservations. This month’s menu is corned beef dinner, roll and dessert. This lunch is prepared by volunteers and run by volunteers. For volunteers opportunities, go to Signup.com/ go/RRcJmPy or call 978-422-6657.
Wachusett Garden Club HOLDEN — The Wachusett Garden Club is having a program on Your Body in the Garden presented by Susan Guest at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Holden Light Department Community Room, One Holden St. Guest, a movement educator, fitness coach and avid gardener, will teach ways to adapt and move in the garden to avoid injuries. As folks start to get ready for spring gardening work, this is a great program to prepare to avoid the “oh, my aching back” result of the efforts. Snow date is March 15 at the same time and location. The program is free to members, $10 for nonmembers. RSVP by March 7 to onlinewgc@yahoo.com.
Legion meeting, meat raffle STERLING — There will be a regular meeting of the Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 of the American Legion on Monday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the post hall, 32 School St. Spaghetti and meatballs served at 7 p.m., E-Board at 6:30 p.m. Sterling Association drawing also. All veterans welcome.
Post 189 will hold a meat raffle at Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club, 147 Beaman Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 12.
Paxton Garden Club events PAXTON — The Paxton Garden Club will hold a program on
Botanical Painting with Jen Swan, professional artist and Muralist, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Cost for this program is $32 for members, $37 for nonmembers. Advance registration required by March 6; register at https://bit. ly/3xWsW2l. Working on a small canvas, paint your favorite blooms. Swan will give a lesson on how composition, color mixing and brush come together. Each painting can be both a botanical study and a unique piece of art. No experience needed; all materials included.
Self-Defense Class PAXTON — The Paxton Police department is hosting a self-defense class for females 18 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Paxton Center School, 19 West St. Tonya Peters and her team from Force Defense will lead the free class. Sign up by March 3 by emailing Officer Rob Noone at rnoone@townofpaxton. net. Include your full legal name, date of birth, and cell phone number (in case there are any questions regarding your registration for the event). The class is limited to 40 participants.
2023 Food Truck Festival RUTLAND — Would you like to participate in this year’s Food Truck Festival? Let us know if you are a food truck, crafter, non-profit organization or other type of vendor. Familiar faces are always welcome at the event, as well as new ones. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 29, from noon to 5 p.m. To fill out the survey, go to https:// forms . of f ice. com/ Pages/ResponsePage. aspx?id=Nd9A- BJ6cE- D_ qGwl-gvBYtGwY58YpK5F-vdDD8n8DfxpUN0lM-NEIxSE05MElWWEp PQ0NOQllBUlNQSC4u.
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.
Adult puzzles available for checkout. Beat boredom this winter with fun new jigsaw puzzles. The library has added adult puzzles to our collection; puzzles can be checked out for three weeks with your library card. Puzzles range from 300 to 1,000 pieces and come in a variety of designs. For more information, call the library at (978) 422-6409.
Registration for the following programs (if required) can be done at sterlinglibrary.org or by calling 978-422-6409.
Memory Kits. The library has added Memory Kits to its collection of nontraditional items for patrons to check out. The self-contained kits are ideal for individuals with memory- related issues and their caregivers. Each kit includes an assortment of books, activity sheets, DVDs, puzzles and more. The kits are designed to trigger special memories of life experiences and encourage interactions between individuals with memory-related issues and their caregivers. Each kit can be checked out for three weeks and renewed for an additional three weeks. For more information, call the library at (978) 422-6409.
1970s Snack Bags. You’ve had International Snack Bags — now it’s time to explore the decades and experience delicious snacks from the 1970s. Grab your bell-bottoms and head to the library to grab a 1970s Snack Bag. Each bag will contain snacks popular in the 1970s as well as books from the decade of disco. Available at the library for kids of all ages, while supplies last.
March Adult Craft. 1 or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, or 1 p.m. Monday, March 6. Enjoy adult craft time and make hanging shamrock decorations. This craft is sure to be a fun addition to your St. Patrick’s Day decor, but does require painting, so please dress for mess. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
Adult Felting Class.
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an adorable felted leprechaun. Adults of all ages are invited to create this felt craft with instructor Laura Darrow. All supplies provided. Registration is required. This program is provided by the Friends of the Conant Public Library.
Traditional Irish Music with Kate Chadbourne. 1 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the Sterling Senior Center. Join singer, harper and storyteller Kate Chadbourne for a lively program of songs, stories, and spirited company. Come to sing, listen and laugh, and to learn a little Irish language. Accompanied by the sounds of Kate’s beautiful harp, the Irish flute and the tin whistle, celebrate St. Patrick and the Wearin’ o’ the Green. A warm welcome — fáilte — awaits everyone at this Irish celebration. Registration is required. This program is co-sponsored by the Sterling Senior Center and the Conant Public Library, and is also supported in part by a grant from the Sterling Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Classics Book Club.
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16. Discuss the Gothic suspense novel
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Copies will be available at the library. No registration required.
March Cookbook Club. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. Discover cozy, low-maintenance recipes at the Cookbook Club. Sample fuss-free but delicious recipes from HomeIsWherethe Eggs Are by Molly Yeh. Choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; let them know which recipe you have chosen to avoid duplicates. Registration required.
Parents’ Night Out Book Club. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. Discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. Come enjoy some good book talk. No registration required.
Preschool Storytime.
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library. Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; 6-week session begins March 6 and ends April 10. 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 at the library. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; 6-week session begins March 7 and ends April 11. For children ages 18 months-3 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) and their caregivers. Registration required.
Babytime. A special introduction to storytime just for babies up to 18 months (siblings welcome but must be registered) 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 on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Baker Room beginning March 9 (ends April 6). Registration required.
MusicTime. Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play. A 5-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. begins March 9 (ends April 6). Registration required; open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.
Explorer’s Club: Engineering. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. The club will test their problem-solving skills by working in groups to rescue a worm in peril, and try other challenges involving building and creative thinking. Open to children in grades k-4. Registration required.
Write Night. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. Young writers can hone their skills with like-minded peers. The group will have fun generating ideas through brainstorming games and freewriting. Let’s encourage each other to write something wonderful. Creativity welcome, no pressure allowed. Open to young writers ages 8-14; 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 Richards Memorial Library is at 44 Richards Ave.
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.
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