Project <\/b>Warm-Up <\/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
\n COA Art Show<\/b>\n <\/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
\n Wachusett Reservoir Hike<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Get to know the Wachusett Reservoir with 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. Free. Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands.<\/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
\n Grange supper<\/b>\n <\/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
\n Conant Library<\/b>\n <\/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
\n Disguise a Gingerbread Kid.<\/b>\n <\/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
International Snack Bags. <\/b>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
\n Build- A- Palooza.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
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
\n Explorers\u2019 Club: Winter. 4 p.m.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
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>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
Memory Kits. <\/b>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.<\/p>\n
\n Teen Volunteers.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Volunteer in your community. On Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m., teens can help with program preparation and keeping library materials in shipshape. Registration required. Open to young people 12-18.<\/p>\n
\n January Adult Craft.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Celebrate winter with a rustic wooden snowman craft. Adults of all ages are invited Thursday, Jan. 5, at either 1 or 6:30 p.m. to create this adorable decoration. All supplies provided. Registration required.<\/p>\n
\n Preschool Storytime.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends. Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; five-week session (no meeting Jan. 16) begins Jan. 9. For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) and caregivers. Registration required. Ends Feb. 13.<\/p>\n
\n Toddler Storytime.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; six-week session begins Jan. 10. For ages 18 months to 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) and their caregivers. Registration required. Ends Feb. 14.<\/p>\n
\n Drop-In Babytime.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
For three Wednesdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, space will be prepared in the Baker Room for babies and caregivers to enjoy social time and play. This is an unstructured time; toys and manipulatives geared for ages 0-2 will be available, but library staff will not provide programming. Come check out some books and enjoy some time with each other.<\/p>\n
\n Picture Book Club.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Meets at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. This month we will read Invasion of the Unicorns <\/i>by David Biedrzycki. Join your book-loving friends to talk about that book and enjoy a few more. 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.<\/p>\n
\n \u201cGet Organized\u201d with Jenna Elliott.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Sterling Senior Center. Start fresh in the new year! Jenna Elliott is the founder of The Naked Flower, Professional Organizers. She has been an organizer and re-designer for more than 19 years and works with a variety of clients, in the office and in the home. This interactive workshop will get you focused on your organizing goals. She will share tips on new ways to think about your stuff, creating better habits to help you tackle the clutter, and utilizing your calendar and to-do list more effectively. Registration required. Thank you to the Friends of the Conant Public Library for sponsoring this event.<\/p>\n
MusicTime. <\/b>Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance and instrument play. A six-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. begins Jan. 12. Registration required; open to children 12 months-5 years with caregivers. Ends Feb. 16.<\/p>\n
\n Family Paint Times: Cardinal in Winter.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Come to the library at 4:30 or 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, and follow a step-bystep plan to create a picture featuring winter\u2019s brightest bird with acrylic paints. Age 5 and older; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who is encouraged to paint along. Registration required.<\/p>\n
\n Classics Book Club.<\/b>\n <\/p>\n
Meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, to discuss Lord of the Flies <\/i>by William Golding. Copies of the book will be available at the library. No registration required.<\/p>\n
\u201cWalking to Wachusett\u201d with Bob Young. <\/b>6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Join Fitchburg resident Bob Young for a presentation of his re-enactment of the journey taken by Henry David Thoreau when he walked to Mt. Wachusett from Concord in 1842. While researching a trip to Mount Katahdin in Maine, Bob came across Thoreau\u2019s \u201cWalking to Wachusett\u201d essay and decided to study it further. To experience Thoreau\u2019s trip, he decided to walk the same route to capture in observations and photographs his thoughts and feelings about the historic, but little-known journey. Registration required. Thank you to the Friends of the Conant Public Library for sponsoring this event.<\/p>\n
Wings of Fire Series Celebration. <\/b>4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. A special book club meeting celebrating Tui Sutherland\u2019s wonderful fantasy series, discussing what makes the Wings of Fire world so wonderful. Participants will play some games, and craft dragon eggs. Open to confirmed fans and those who want to try something new; children should have read at least the first book, The Dragonet Prophecy, <\/i>in the original or graphic novel format before the meeting. Books will be available for checkout at the library. Open to readers in grades 3-8. Registration required.<\/p>\n
January Cookbook Club. <\/b>6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. The group will sample efficient but delicious weeknight recipes from<\/p>\n
\n The Modern Proper<\/i>\n <\/p>\n
by Holly Erickson and Natalie Mortimer. Is baking more your thing? Choose a recipe from Good Housekeeping\u2019s The Best-Ever Cookie Book<\/i><\/p>\n
instead. Choose a recipe from either book, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; let us know which recipe you have chosen to avoid duplicates. Registration required.<\/p>\n
Parents\u2019 Night Out Book Club. <\/b>6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. Give a nod to good intentions (and share some laughs) while the group talks over<\/p>\n
I\u2019m Judging You: The Do Better Manual <\/i>by Luvvie Ajayi. Come to the library without the kids and discuss a good book. No registration required.<\/p>\n
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