RUTLAND — The final concert of the Rutland 300th Anniversary Committee’s FridayConcertontheCommon series is slated for Sept. 30, with The Midnight Riders, sponsored by Cornerstone Bank. The band will play starting at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m., select local talents have been invited to perform an open mic session. The concert is free. Festival of Forgotten Arts RUTLAND — The Rutland Historical Society is seeking crafters and artists of the forgotten arts to participate in their annual Fall Festival of the Forgotten Arts on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Sheila Judkins at sljwheeler@gmail.com.
Harvest supper, auction HOLDEN — Holden Grange invites all to enjoy some home cooking, have some fun, and support a local food pantry on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., at 5:30 p.m.
The annual harvest supper and auction is returning after a two-year hiatus. The menu includes homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, bread, coffee, tea, milk, and homemade apple crisp. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children younger than 12. For reservations, call 508-829-6293 by Sept. 23.
Following the supper, there will be an auction of homegrown produce, flowers, and homemade food and items. Proceeds will benefit the Wachusett Food Pantry.
Furniture and household goods drive WESTBOYLSTON—Donate your good quality used furniture and household items from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center, 131 Raymond Huntington Hwy.
Household Goods Inc. provides furniture and other household items, free of charge, to help people in need make a home. Household Goods will accept items in good condition at no charge. Any item they cannot accept, Wachusett Earthday will take for the usual fee.
Residents of the seven Wachusett Watershed towns should bring their good quality used: Couches/love seats/ upholstered chairs (no stains, rips, pet damage); dining and kitchen tables (no glass tops) and chairs; coffee tables, end tables, night stands, TV stands; dressers and bureaus; bed frames (all parts please); mattresses and box springs (absolutely no stains or rips); kitchen items such as pots and pans, baking dishes, cooking utensils; and small kitchen appliances including microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens and coffee makers.
For more information, visit www.householdgoods. org. The Recycle Center will be open for normal use on Saturday, Oct. 1. Check www. wachusettearthday.org for additional information. American Legion meeting STERLING — The regular meeting of the Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 of the American Legion will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the post hall, 32 School St. Spaghetti and meatballs at 7 p.m., E-Board at 6:30 p.m. All veterans welcome. Holden Garden Club meeting HOLDEN —The Holden Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. The speaker will be Suzanne Mahler, who will cover Putting the Garden to Bed.
The talk will cover many aspects of the fall cleanup, tool maintenance, preparing new gardens, plant maintenance and tips on how to prepare gardens for a New England winter.
For more information, visit www.gcfm.org.
Pottery demonstration and teapot workshop HOLDEN — Pied Potter Hamelin presents his program A Time to Spout Off: Teapots From Around the World at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the program room at the Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St.
The stories behind the teapot will come alive as you watch their 4,000-year history rise and take shape on the potter’s wheel. Rick Hamelin’s skills of throwing on the wheel will entertain you in this unique program celebrating the spouted pot and the people behind them. A pinch pottery workshop is included.
To register for this program, call the library at 508210-5569, or email galefreelibrary@ gmail.com. Harvest Craft Fair & Car Show HOLDEN — The Oriol Foundation will host a Harvest Fair in the upper parking lot and grassy area behind the Medical Arts Building, 52 Boyden Road, Holden, on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More than 40 local and unique crafters, authors and bakers will be selling their goods.
An open-to-anyone car show will be held on the rear lawn area. Classic, antique or unique cars will be allowed to park there and show while space allows.
Four food trucks — Moe’s Sweet Eats, Travelin Bones, Kona Ice and gluten-free Sabrosa Venezuela — are expected, as well as live jazz and oldie band Don’t Tell Dan. Gypsy the dwarf mini therapy horse will be visiting, and an antique 1956 Chevy pickup will be decorated for fall family photo taking. A raffle for vendor items will benefit the Oriol Foundation. Admission is free. For more information, visit the Oriol Foundation Facebook page or email dosipov@ oriolhealthcare.com.
Cultural Council grant submissions PAXTON — The Paxton Cultural Council wishes to encourage applicants to submit new grant applications for fiscal 2023. Grant applications will be accepted until Oct. 17 at the Massachusetts Cultural Council website: https://massculturalcouncil. org/communities/local-cultural- council-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. Friends of Library craft fair 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, handmade by local artisans, 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.
Signup sheets will be available at the library’s front desk in October and November for those who would like to volunteer their time or contribute to the bake sale.
Leominster Credit Union is a co-sponsor of this year’s fair.
For more information about the Friends of the Library or the craft fair, search Facebook for Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show or visit sterlinglibrary. org, click on About the Library, then Friends of the Library. Call for performers, artists STERLING — Local artists, join the fun Oct. 1 by displaying and even selling your original creations. Dare to dance, sing, play music or read your poems in public.
The Sterling Cultural Council is sponsoring a special day for visual artists and musicians (dancers, poets, storytellers and comedians, too) to gather on the town green and at Memorial Park to share talents and enjoy an outdoor gathering.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., artists are invited to showcase their creations, sell their art or CDs, and entertain the community. The council will provide a table ($25 vendor application fee required by the town of Sterling) for selling original works of art. Food vendors are also encouraged to sign up.
A schedule of performers will be planned, but people are needed to spread the word and get involved. Art activities for children would be welcomed.
To participate as an artist or volunteer, contact council members Rosanne Mapp, Beth Stephenson, Chris Coriff, Patricia Ward, Judy Doherty or Diane Pedersen. Send questions to Judy Doherty at doherty_ bwp@yahoo.com or call 508688-2122. For more information and an application, email ccofsterling@ comcast.net.
Conant Library STERLING—ConantPublic 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 agoodbookandenjoythebeautiful 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 and features a colorful fall story sure to have participants giggling.
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, running through Oct. 18. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Adult Coloring. Discover the stress-reducing, relaxing benefits of coloring. Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Baker Room. Supplies provided. No registration required.
Picture Book Club. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 4:30 p.m. Meet to explore “Potato Pants” by Laurie Keller. Join friends to talk about this book, read a few more and have some fun inspired by your reading. Books can be checked out at the library (participants do not need to bring their copy to the meeting). Registration required. Open to children in grades K-2.
Teen Volunteer Time. Volunteer in your community. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., teens can help with program preparation and keeping library materials in shipshape. Registration required. Open to ages 12-18.
Handkerchief Pumpkin Craft for Adults. Jazz up your seasonal decor with some hand-sewn pumpkins made from handkerchiefs. No sewing experience required. Meet Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1 or 6:30 p.m.; choose whichever time works best for you. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Panel Discussion with Horror Writers S.A. Barnes, Christopher Golden, and Anne Heltzel. Virtual program Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Love to read scary stories into the night? Do you shiver when you see a Stephen King book? If so, join us on Zoom for a conversation with horror writers S.A. Barnes, Christopher Golden and Anne Heltzel as they discuss their books and the appeal of horror novels. Registration required.
3rd and 4th Grade Book Club. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 4:30 p.m., we will talk about “Max and the Midknights” by Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate. Participants should read the book before the meeting and bring the book with them; copies will be available at the library. Registration required. Open to children in grades 3 and 4.
Write Night. Are you a daydreamer with stories in your head, or a scribbler who draws comics on your worksheets? Is there poetry in your pocket? Come to a club just for you. Youngpeopleinterestedinwriting can come and chat about their craft with like-minded peers on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Let’s encourage each other to write something wonderful. Creativity welcome, no pressure allowed. Open to young writers 8-16; registration required.
Fun with Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs. There are many versions of The Three Little Pigs — we’ll read a few, then create our own. Kids in grades K-4 are invited to have fun with fairy tales on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
Middle School Book Club. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Explore “Fake Blood” by Whitney Gardner. This graphic novel is an enjoyable read that pokes fun at the horror genre in telling the story of a group of teen friends. Participants should read the book before the meeting and bring the book with them; copies will be available at the library. Registration required. Open to readers in grades 5-8.
Books-to-Movies Discussion Group. Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. This month, the group will read Stephen Chbosky’s short novel “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and watch its 2012 movie adaptation featuring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson. Copies of each format will be available for checkout at the front desk. No registration required.
Needle Felting with Pop Up Art School. Monday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Ever wanted to try your hand at needle felting? Do you think cats (especially ones sitting in little tiny boxes) are just the most adorable? Adults and teens ages 13 and older are invited to learn how to needle felt a cat using a barbed needle and wool. Patrons will get a small amount of different colors to add in a calico pattern, or they can make stripes on their white cat. Tiny box to perch your cat in included because, of course, “If it fits, it sits.” Registration required.
