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.

HOLDEN — Early voting for the state general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, is winding down. Remaining early voting hours will be held at Town Hall in Memorial Hall, 1196 Main St., on the following days: Thursday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Holden Sept. 11 12:06 a.m.: Officer checks/investigations, Chaffin’s Congregational Church, Shrewsbury Street.

Staff report WORCESTER — Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, sponsored by Berkshire Bank, will return to The Hanover Theatre Nov. 25 and 26 at 2 and 7 p.m., and at 1 p.m.

PRINCETON – The three young owners of Rattle Root Farm had the opportunity to showcase their agricultural efforts during an open house held at the Mirick Road spot on Oct. 22.

HOLDEN — Any concern about voter turnout evaporated as residents considered — and approved — the three articles on the special town meeting warrant Oct. 17.