STERLING \u2014 The Elizabeth Todorov Toy Drive for the UMass Memorial Children\u2019s Child Life Medical Center continues this year, the 20th year in a row. Due to Covid-19, donations of toys must be only new and unopened items. Also, please donate toys before Friday, Dec. 16, as the toys must remain quarantined for a week. The deadline for all donations is Sunday, Dec. 18.<\/p>\n
Toys can be dropped off at the Sterling Fire Department, Blue Dingo Dogs, Sterling nursery, Sterling Library, Village green, and NV Fitness Sterling. Check\/cash donations can be sent to 80 Maple St., Sterling, MA 01564. Checks should be made out to Elizabeth Todorov Toy Drive.<\/p>\n
The drive is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Find us on Facebook at Elizabeth TodorovToyDrive.<\/p>\n
Project <\/b>Warm-Up<\/b><\/p>\n
<\/b>STERLING \u2014 The Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 of the American Legion, in conjunction with Project Warm-Up, has started the annual drive to collect items to be packed in backpacks and distributed homeless and in need veterans. Last year\u2019s drive resulted in the distribution of goods valued at $15,000, all made possible with the generous support of our donors.<\/p>\n
Items needed: new or slightly used backpacks, sweatshirts and sweatpants, new heavy socks, heavy gloves, hats, long johns top and bottom; ponchos and 50 gallon trash bags for protection from the weather and hand and foot warmers; trial\/ travel size hand sanitizer, soap, lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste; $5-$10 gift cards for Dunkin\u2019 or Panera. This allows them to get something warm to eat and drink and to use the restrooms.<\/p>\n
Holiday greetings and words of encouragement are always appreciated. Items\/donations will be accepted through mid-January.<\/p>\n
If you would like us to do the shopping you can send a check with \u201cVets Christmas\u201d in the memo. Drop off items to the Legion Post at 32 School St., Sterling, or mail checks to Hiram O. Taylor Post 189, P.O. Box 245, Sterling, MA 01564-0245.<\/p>\n
For more information, contact Bob Temple at 978-294 4985<\/p>\n
COA Art Show<\/b><\/p>\n
PAXTON \u2014 Members of the Massasoit Art Guild are presenting a show at the Paxton COA gallery, 17 West St. The show runs 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.<\/p>\n
Paxton Toys for Tots<\/b><\/p>\n
PAXTON \u2014 The Paxton Police Department is conducting its annual Toys for Tots drive until 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.<\/p>\n
Lions Tree Sale<\/b><\/p>\n
RUTLAND \u2014 The Rutland Lions Club is selling Christmas trees again this year behind Cornerstone Bank on Main Street. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and weekdays 3 to 7 p.m. until sold out. Profits from sales benefi t the Lions\u2019 community projects and Lions charities. For more information, check out the Rutland Lions Facebook page.<\/p>\n
Small Works & Holiday Marketplace<\/b><\/p>\n
PRINCETON \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Remaining days for the event are Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Princeton Senior & Community Center, 206 Worcester Road.<\/p>\n
Enjoy some music on Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. while you shop. Aili Bauman, 19, is a Berklee College of Music student singer\/songwriter from Sterling. Ranging from R&B\/soul to folk\/ soft rock, Aili creates a diverse and inclusive atmosphere with her music.<\/p>\n
The Princeton Arts Society is a nonprofit organization promotingthearts in Central Massachusetts through programs, events and shows.<\/p>\n
Authors at Gale<\/b><\/p>\n
HOLDEN \u2014 The Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St., welcomes local authors Jennifer Freed, Therese Gleason and Carolyn Oliver, each of whose recent books were recognized in the 2022 New England Poetry Club Annual Book Contests. The authors will be at the Gale at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Each author will share a brief reading from their work, which will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Additional information about the authors and their work can be found at www. galefreelibrary.org, and can also be picked up in person at the library. Registration is required; call 508-210-5569, or email galefreelibrary@gmail.com.<\/p>\n
Holiday Market<\/b><\/p>\n
STERLING \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Living Nativity at Mesa Farm<\/b><\/p>\n
RUTLAND \u2014 A Living NativitywillbeheldatMesa Farm, 67 Muschopauge Road, on Dec. 10 and 11. Performances will be held each day at 4 and 5:30 p.m. The 40-minute shows will consist of carol singing and a narration and re-enactment of the nativity story in a barn with live animals. There will be no charge, although attendees are requested to bring a plate of cookies to share and will have the opportunity to give donations to support equestrian programs at Mesa Farm through the nonprofit organization City to Saddle. Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided. Saturday performances will have sign language interpretation. For directions and more information, visit www.mesafarmrutland. com or call 508-886-6898.<\/p>\n
Wachusett Reservoir Hikes<\/b><\/p>\n
Get to know the Wachusett Reservoir with this winter series of hikes to rewarding shoreline views of the water supply that provides clean drinking water to more than 3 million people. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water. In the case of inclement weather, hikes may be canceled or modified. To check on hike status, call 774-261-1809 or email Kathryn.Parent@mass. gov. All programs are free. Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. Hike to Greenhalge Point. <\/b>Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 35, at the intersection of Route 110 and Chace Hill Road, Sterling. This 4-mile round trip hike at a slow pace will last about 3 hours.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. Hike to Wachusett Dam. <\/b>Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 39 North Dike, Route 110, Clinton. Parking at the intersection of South Meadow Road and Route 110. About 2.3 miles round trip to the Wachusett Dam and back. Hike will be at a slow pace and last about 2 hours.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. First Day Hike. <\/b>Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 22, Rt 140, West Boylston. GPS address 167 Temple St., West Boylston. About 2 miles to the shore of Horseshoe Cove and back.<\/p>\n
Grange supper<\/b><\/p>\n
STERLING \u2014 Sterling Grange is holding a public supper on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, at 5:30 p.m. Ham, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, tossed salad, and brownie and ice cream 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 508-886-2341 or email your name and number of tickets to sterlinggrange53@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather, the supper will be held Jan. 28.<\/p>\n
Conant Library<\/b><\/p>\n
STERLING \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Adult puzzles <\/b>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.<\/p>\n
Registration for the following programs (if required) can be done at sterlinglibrary.org or by calling 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n
Disguise a Gingerbread Kid.<\/b><\/p>\n
Monday, Dec. 5-Thursday, Dec. 29. Help fill the second floor with festive gingerbread characters. The cookies have escaped and want to explore the library. Can you make them a disguise that will help them avoid the baker? Take a gingerbread kid template and color, collage, paint \u2014 disguise your creation any way you like. Entries will be displayed for the month of December; all artists will receive a token prize.<\/p>\n
Adult Gingerbread House Decorating. <\/b>1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Decorate your own gingerbread house using a vast selection of frostings, candies and other materials. All materials, including the gingerbread houses, provided. This program is presented by the Friends of the Conant Public Library. Registration required.<\/p>\n
Gingerbread House Decorating <\/b>for adults and kids ages 10 and older. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Decorate your own gingerbread house. All materials, including the gingerbread houses, provided. This program is presented by the Friends of the Conant Public Library. Registration required.<\/p>\n
3rd and 4th Grade Book Club.<\/b><\/p>\n
4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Discuss Third Grade Angels <\/i>by Jerry Spinelli. Enjoy this light and funny novel about kids trying to stay out of trouble at school. You might even go home with your very own halo. 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.<\/p>\n
Holiday Cookie Swap. <\/b>6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Bake seven dozen of your favorite holiday cookies \u2014 some to enjoy during the exchange and others to pass out for later. Participants are asked to bring 14 loose cookies to sample during the program and 14 packages of 5 cookies to hand out to others. Registration required. Call 978-422-6409 to register, get more details, and let the library know which type of cookie you will bring, to ensure a wide variety.<\/p>\n
Books-to-Movies Discussion Group. <\/b>6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. \u201cA spellbinding amalgam of murder mystery, family saga, love story, and financial intrigue.\u201d Join in a lively discussion of Stieg Larsson\u2019s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,<\/i><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Holiday Storytimes. <\/b>10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, and Tuesday, Dec. 20. Come enjoy holiday books, songs and a craft that celebrate the season. For ages 18 months to 6 years with caregivers. Registration required.<\/p>\n
Family Paint Time: Holiday Holstein. <\/b>5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. Take a break and paint a holiday cow for a very \u201cmoo-y\u201d Christmas. Paint along and follow a step-by-step plan to bring your canvas to life. Ages 6 and older; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who is encouraged to paint along. Registration required.<\/p>\n
International Snack Bags.<\/b><\/p>\n
Each bag includes snacks from a particular country, suggestions of books set in that country, and fun facts. International snack bags will be available at the library beginning Tuesday, Dec. 27, and will continue while supplies last. Open to kids of all ages, no registration required.<\/p>\n
Build-A-Palooza. <\/b>10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27. Like to build things? Create all day at the library using LEGOs, Keva planks, MagnaTiles and more. Open to all ages, no registration required.<\/p>\n
Explorers\u2019 Club: Winter. 4 p.m. <\/b>Wednesday, Dec. 28. The club will talk about winter traditions around the world and welcome winter with games and crafts to light up the dark. For children in grades 1-4; registration required.<\/p>\n
Mini Air-Dry Clay Creations.<\/b><\/p>\n
1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. Spend the afternoon creating miniature air-dry clay creations, while supplies last. Open to kids of all ages, no registration required.<\/p>\n
Museum Pass. <\/b>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\u2019s largest collections of armored vehicles and tanks. For more information and to reserve a pass, call 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n
Richards Memorial Library<\/b><\/p>\n
PAXTON \u2014 Hard cider explored.<\/b><\/p>\n
Learn all about the favorite drink of early New England at a special program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Tom Kelleher, curator at Old Sturbridge Village, will describe the importance of hard cider on the New England table.<\/p>\n
All month long while supplies last: Drop-in Crafts for Young People <\/b>(Ages 3+): Decorate a tree for all seasons. Take Home Crafts for Teens <\/b>(Ages 12-17): Warm up with a hot chocolate- themed craft and treat.<\/p>\n
Spice Club December<\/b><\/p>\n
(adults): Information and recipe tips for Clove<\/p>\n
Letters to Santa: <\/b>Deliver your letter to our special Santa mailbox by Dec. 20 for a personalized response from the North Pole.<\/p>\n
Submit items for inclusion in Goings On to editor@thelandmark. com. The deadline for inclusion in the next week\u2019s issue is noon Friday of the preceding week.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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