HOLDEN — The Holden Democratic Town Committee announces the recipients of the annual Good Neighbor Award, this year its 28. The award honors citizens of the town who have made significant and/or long term contributions to the community through their volunteer activities. It is an opportunity for friends and neighbors to say “thank you” to those people who have touched our lives through what they have given to the community.
The 2023 honorees are Marilynn L. Foley, Roy Fraser III, Michael and Nina Mazloff, and Ryan P. Murphy. Marilynn Foley and Roy Fraser are being recognized for a their many years with the Holden Bandstand. Michael and Nina Mazloff are being honored as a couple for work with the Gale Free Library Board of Trustees, the Board of Health, Meals on Wheels and the Community Garden. Ryan Murphy is being recognized for his work with soccer.
The recipients were honored at a friendly, informal ceremony and reception Thursday, March 23, at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St. Tim Ethier made the presentation, which was telecast live on HCTV Channel 191.
Community Citizens Award
HOLDEN —Holden Grange will be presenting a Community Citizens Award to the Rutland COVID Vaccination Team at 7 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St. This group of people worked tirelessly to provide numerous opportunities for the residents of Rutland and several area towns who wished to receive the initial vaccine and boosters.
The 70th anniversary of the Worcester Tornado will be recognized through a multimedia presentation by Lynne Amsden. The history of this June 1953 event and reaction of residents will be shared. The event is free. For more information, email holdengrange78@gmail.com or call 508-886-2341.
Princeton Arts Society show
PRINCETON — The Princeton Arts Society will hold a premier showing and public reception of “No More Pretty Pictures,” the first in a new Meet the Makers video profile series, at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Princeton Community Center, 206 Worcester Road.
This first video profiles Charles Gray. These video profiles are intended to reflect the role of art in the subject’s life, give viewers a sense of the person, his/ her work, and life influences, and the joy and challenge inherent in the creation of art. This project is made possible thanks to widely recognized Princeton videographer Michael Singh.
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.
Craft Fair
HOLDEN — The Oriol Foundation will host a Spring Fling Craft Fair inside the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 25 local and unique artists, bakers and authors will be selling home décor, dog treats, gnomes, succulents, fleece, towels, glassware, woodworks, crochet animals, soy candles, natural soaps, wooden signs, handmade cards, jewelry, Easter gifts, ceramics, bowl cozies and more. A raffle for vendor items will benefit the Oriol Foundation. Free admission. For more information, visit the Oriol Foundation Facebook page or email dosipov@oriolhealthcare.com.
American Legion
STERLING — There will be a regular meeting of the Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 of the American Legion on Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the post hall, 32 School St. Roast pork, potato and vegetable served at 7 p.m. E-Board at 6:30 p.m. All veterans welcome.
The post will hold a meat raffle at Eight Point Sportsmen’s Club, 147 Beaman Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16.
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.
Paxton Garden Club
PAXTON — The Paxton Garden Club will hold a program Native Spring Tonic Tea with Rachel Ross of Hillside Herbals on Saturday, April 8, at the Paxton COA, 17 West St. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. A clinical herbalist and CNM, Rachel Ross presents an informational and hands-on workshop on herbs that are familiar and local but also true plant medicines. She will speak about the gathering of these herbs, their habitats, when to collect them and how to dry them. Participants will then build a tonic tea blend with herbs Rachel has brought. Advance registration is required with payment by March 31 at https://forms.gle/R912xz8czscQaTwK9
Wachusett Reservoir Salt Sleuth Citizen Science
May 8-13. During Drinking Water Week, become a Salt Sleuth doing freshwater forensics. An increasing trend in chlorides from road salt in both groundwater and surface waters of the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed has been documented. DCR’s Division of Water Supply Protection Environmental staff are calling for citizen scientist volunteers to collect water samples to help provide additional estimates on dissolved salts. Samples should be collected from a water body in West Boylston, Boylston, Sterling, Holden, Princeton, or Rutland.
Collect a surface water sample in the watershed towns from any stream, wetland, pond, etc. between May 8-13. Use any clean household container that can be sealed to collect a sample of about 8-12 ounces of water. Drop off water samples to be tested on Saturday, May 13, between 2 and 5 p.m. at the Meet a Scientist table at the Wachusett Reservoir Dam Day, located at the Wachusett Dam Route 70, Clinton. DCR Environmental Quality Staff will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate how salt is measured. Samples will be tested for conductivity, a measure of the ability of water to pass an electrical current.
Samples can also be dropped off to be labeled between Monday, May 8, and Friday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DCR Division of Water Supply Headquarters, 180 Beaman St., West Boylston. Conductivity results will be shared with participants after May 13.
For more information on Road Salt Reduction, visit www.mass.gov/info-details/ dcr-watershed-system-salt-reduction. For more information, call 774-2611809 or email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov.
Sterling Grange supper
STERLING — April is recognized as Grange month across the nation. Sterling Grange is celebrating by holding a public supper at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road. Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, rolls and cake will be served.
Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the Grange Hall Renovation Fund and community service projects. For reservations, call 508-8862341, or email your name and number of tickets to sterlinggrange53@gmail.com.
The organization’s founding more than 150 years ago prompted this year’s theme. National Grange President Betsy Huber said, “The Grange is proud to be ‘Raised Right Here,’ and encourages Grange and community members to come together in celebrating hometown pride and sustainability.” The local chapter in Sterling was established in 1874.
Memorial Day concerts
PAXTON — The Paxton Cultural Council has sponsored two Memorial Day concerts. Paxton residents may purchase tickets for “Afternoon of Brass #2: Memorial Weekend Spectacular” at a special discount. Concertgoers can expect a spectacular and rousing flag-waving experience with unparalleled music at this family-friendly event.
To get a discount code, visit the Paxton Cultural Council at https://massculturalcouncil. org/ local-council/paxton/. To redeem the code for tickets to the 3 p.m. May 27 concert at Old South Church, Boston, go to https://AB2Boston. eventbrite.com. To redeem the code for tickets to the 3 p.m. May 28 concert at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, go to https://AB2Worcester. eventbrite.com.
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.office.com/ Pages/ResponsePage. aspx?id=N- d9A- BJ6cE- D_ qGwl-gvBYtGwY58YpK5F-vdDD8n8DfxpUN0lM-NEIxSE05MElWWEp PQ0NOQllBUlNQSC4u.
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