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2022 Outstanding Citizen<\/strong><\/div>\n

PRINCETON – The Princeton Select Board is accepting nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Citizen award. Nominations may be submitted to the town administrator at townadministrator@ town.princeton. ma.us. The winner will be announced at the annual town meeting on June 20.<\/p>\n

Princeton Candidates Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRINCETON \u2014 There will be a hybrid candidates forum for candidates on the 2023 annual town election ballot, moderated by Library Board of Trustees Chair Jane Weisman, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13. Although the town has no contested races this year, this is still a good opportunity to learn more about the people being elected. The in-person event will be held at the Town Hall Annex.<\/p>\n

Virtual meeting information: 6:30-8 p.m. April 13. Join via computer, tablet or smartphone at https:\/\/meet. goto.com\/985417085. You can also dial in via phone: Access Code 985-417-085, United States: +1 (408) 650-3123.<\/p>\n

Join from a videoconferencing room or system. Meeting ID: 985417-085, dial in or type 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink. goto.com; or dial directly: 985417085@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##985417085. Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https:\/\/meet.goto.com\/ install.<\/p>\n

Person of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 The Holden Woman\u2019s 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\u2019s accomplishments and merits should be sent by April 15 to Robin Van Liew at RobinJVL@gmail.com. Please include your name and contact information.<\/p>\n

Sterling Grange supper <\/strong><\/p>\n

STERLING \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The organization\u2019s founding more than 150 years ago prompted this year\u2019s theme. National Grange President Betsy Huber said, \u201cThe Grange is proud to be \u2018Raised Right Here,\u2019 and encourages Grange and community members to come together in celebrating hometown pride and sustainability.\u201d The local chapter in Sterling was established in 1874.<\/p>\n

American Legion<\/strong><\/p>\n

STERLING \u2014 Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 of the American Legion will hold a meat raffle at Eight Point Sportsmen\u2019s Club, 147 Beaman Road, at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16.<\/p>\n

Revolutionary woman<\/strong><\/p>\n

RUTLAND \u2014 The Rutland Historical Society will host its annual meeting and the program \u201cA Revolution of Her Own\u201d at the Rutland Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. \u201cA Revolution of Her Own\u201d is a theatrical performance portraying the life of Deborah Sampson, also named Massachusetts\u2019 State Heroine.<\/p>\n

Deborah Sampson was the first woman to professionally fight in the American military during the last years of the American Revolutionary War. She disguised herself as a man and changed her name to Robert Shurtlieff. This was scandalous during a time when women were considered to be second-class citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistory At Play\u201d founded in 2010, chronicles the lives of influential and often forgotten women in history. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rutland Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Light refreshments will be served following the program.<\/p>\n

Paxton cleanup<\/strong><\/p>\n

PAXTON \u2014 Join the fourth annual Pick It Up, Paxton! event, slated for April 22 to May 1, 2023. Visit https:\/\/ sites.google.com\/view\/pickit- up-paxton\/home to learn more and sign up to pick up trash. Special thanks to Pellegrino\u2019s Trucking for donating the dumpster and to the Paxton Tennis & Fitness Club for hosting the dumpster. Follow us on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ PickItUpPaxton.<\/p>\n

Princeton cleanup<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRINCETON \u2014 Sign up to join the 4th annual Townwide Earth Month Cleanup event. During April, join your neighbors in cleaning up Princeton\u2019s roadsides, parks and playgrounds, and trails. This event is sponsored by the Open Space and Environmental Action committees. Sign up or direct questions to princetonearthmonthcleanup@ gmail.com. For more information \u2014 including a map of road segments, a list of trails, park cleanup organizer contact information, safety information, and prize categories \u2014 visit the Earth Month Cleanup webpage at https:\/\/www.town.princeton. ma.us\/open-space-committee\/ pages\/yearly-princeton- earth-month-cleanup.<\/p>\n

COA Art Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

PAXTON \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Order a rain barrel<\/strong><\/p>\n

PRINCETON \u2014 Think spring \u2026 and order a rain barrel through an EAC-sponsored sales event. The EAC has partnered with the city of Worcester to offer Princeton residents the opportunity to purchase rain barrels and accessories offered at a discount through the Worcester Community Program at The Great American Rain Barrel website. Order now through May 14, with pickup in Worcester on May 25. Collect and store rainwater in rain barrels to help conserve water, establish better drought resiliency and manage stormwater. Email princetoneac@gmail. com with any questions or if you need help picking up your rain barrel.<\/p>\n

Vendors wanted for craft fair <\/strong><\/p>\n

STERLING \u2014 Applications are being accepted for the annual Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show. This popular fair will be held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Church in Sterling, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road.<\/p>\n

The application deadline is May 1. After that date, applications will be reviewed on a space-available basis.<\/p>\n

For more information and an application, visit SterlingLibrary.org, click on \u201cAbout,\u201d then \u201cFriends of the Library,\u201d or send an email to sterlingcraftfair@gmail. com. To see posts from previous fairs, visit Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show on Facebook.<\/p>\n

Gale Free Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

HOLDEN \u2014 Children\u2019s events at the Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St.<\/p>\n

Lapsit Story Time: <\/b>10 a.m. Thursdays, age 2 and younger, in the Program Room. Join Miss Rachel for songs, short picture book stories, and more. This story time will focus on routine, repetition and early literacy skills like ABC\u2019s and 123\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Preschool Story Time: <\/b>11 a.m. Thursdays, ages 3-6, in the Program Room. Join Mr. Kevin for lots of laughs and fun stories. This story time will focus on picture book stories and include some games or activities, and of course Mr. Kevin\u2019s great sense of humor.<\/p>\n

Crossword Club: <\/b>10-11 a.m. every Saturday. Come to the library to do a collaborative puzzle with local crossword constructor Frank Virzi. Reservations requested. Call 508-210-5569 or email galefreelibrary@gmail.com. Puzzles and pencils supplied.<\/p>\n

Conant Library<\/strong><\/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

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

Adult Yoga. <\/b>7 p.m. Thursdays through May 18 (no class April 20) at the 1835 Town Hall. Led by instructor Sharyn Hocurscak. Presented by the Friends of the Conant Public Library. Registration is required and will open the Monday before each class at 10 a.m.; registration will be for individual classes rather than the entire session. To register, visit sterlinglibrary.org or call 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n

April Cookbook Club.\u00a0<\/b>6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Discover sweet and savory comfort food at the Cookbook Club. Sample delicious recipes from The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook <\/i>by Brian Noyes. Choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; let them 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, April 26. Discuss A Man Called Ove <\/i>by Fredrik Backman, recently made into a movie starring Tom Hanks. No registration required.<\/p>\n

Series Celebration: Warriors. <\/i><\/b>Calling all cats: It\u2019s gathering time! At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, come to a special book club celebrating Erin Hunter\u2019s extensive\u00a0Warriors <\/i>series. These engaging fantasy books create a fully developed cat world that exists just out of our \u201cTwoleg\u201d sight. Discuss what makes the books so popular, play some games, and find your cat avatar. Open to confirmed fans and those who want to try something new; children should have read at least the first book,\u00a0Into the Wild, <\/i>before the meeting. Books will be available at the library. Open to readers in grades 3-7; registration required.<\/p>\n

Kids – School Vacation: Retro Snack Bags. <\/b>Discover the 1950s with our Retro Snack Bags. Each bag contains snacks first produced in the 1950s \u2014 some you may recognize, and others you may not. Snack bags are available for children of all ages beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, and will remain available while supplies last. No registration required, stop by the library to pick up your bag.<\/p>\n

Kids Cook! <\/b>Kids in grades 2-8 are invited to Kids Cook! at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18. Choose a recipe from Kids Can Cook Anything <\/i>by America\u2019s Test Kitchen, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share. Cookbooks are available at the library; let them know which recipe you have chosen to avoid duplicates. Registration required.<\/p>\n

PlayDough Playdate.\u00a0<\/b>Get creative during school vacation week at a PlayDough Playdate. Kids of all ages (kids under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver) are invited to drop in from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 19, to play with the library\u2019s playdough and accessories. No registration required.<\/p>\n

Watercolor Wednesday. <\/b>From 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in the Baker Room. Kids of all ages are invited to drop in and get creative; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.<\/p>\n

Train Play. <\/b>All aboard! Drop in from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 20, to enjoy an afternoon of train play. Piece together tracks and set the scene for a fun event. There will even be train crafts. Open to kids of all ages; kids under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. 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 <\/strong><\/p>\n

PAXTON \u2014 The Richards Memorial Library is at 44 Richards Ave. April is National Poetry Month.<\/p>\n

Seascapes: Pastel Workshop with Greg Maichack: <\/b>6-8 p.m. Thursday April 6. Create your own Winslow Homerinspired seascape with pastels. No experience needed. All materials provided. Register at https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ RMLseascapes or call 508-754-0793 or email richards@cwmars.org. For adults and teens.<\/p>\n

Drop-in Crafts for Young People: <\/b>Spring collages; garden and spring coloring pages.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Spill the Tea Club <\/b>(adults): Just breathe \u2026 Tension Tamer (decaf) Tea (supported by the Friends).<\/p>\n

Book display:\u00a0National Garden Month April Poetry Challenge: <\/b>April 4-28. Write a poem and submit it the poetry station at the library. Two poems will be randomly chosen on April 28 for a special prize. Poems will be displayed anonymously in the library. For all ages.<\/p>\n

Poetry SLAM: <\/b>6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Choose a favorite poem written by you or someone else. Share the poem in a friendly, poetry-loving environment. Get ready to snap your fingers. For adults and teens age 12 and older.<\/p>\n

April Vacation\/Earth Week: April 18-22.<\/b><\/p>\n

Drop-in anytime during open hours for an April Kids Riddle Scavenger Hunt<\/strong> (with a small prize), board games and crafts.<\/p>\n

T-shirt Bag Workshop: <\/b>6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. Learn to make bags from upcycled T-shirts. All materials provided. For tweens and teens age 10 and older. Optional: Take home a volunteer kit to make T-shirt bags for library programs.<\/p>\n

Tree Celebration! <\/b>11 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 22. Dedicate a new tree in the library yard (conditions permitting). Enjoy tree crafts and activities. Take home a tree seedling (while supplies last). For all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of RML.<\/p>\n

Earth Day Cleanup: <\/b>Noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Visit the library for garbage bags and gloves and help clean up the center of town. For adults and teens age 12 and older. This event is a collaboration with Pick It Up Paxton and the Paxton Garden Club.<\/p>\n

Drop-in LEGO Challenge: <\/b>3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 11 and 25. No program April 18 (school vacation week). Ages 5 and older due to small parts. Take the challenge or build from your own imagination.<\/p>\n

Outdoor Story & Play Time: <\/b>10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26. No program April 18 (school vacation week).<\/p>\n

Chess Time at the Library: <\/b>4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 13 and 27. For all ages. Play, learn and teach chess together.<\/p>\n

Youth Book Clubs: <\/b>Registration required. Visit the rmlpaxton.org tween and teen pages for more information and to register.<\/p>\n

Graphic Novel Club <\/b>(ages 8-12). Enjoy a featured graphic novel, take home activity, and small treat. April\u2019s graphic novel: Agent Moose <\/i>by Mo O\u2019Hara. Optional in-person meeting: Wednesday, April 26, 4-4:40 p.m. for discussion and fun activities related to the book. Sign up at rmlpaxton. org\/tweens.<\/p>\n

Teen Book Club <\/b>(ages 12-17). April book: Gideon Green in Black and White <\/i>by Katie Henry. Enjoy a book \u2014 and treats. Sign up at rmlpaxton.org\/teens.<\/p>\n

May 11: <\/b>The Librarian and the Saturday Evening Girls, Molding Success One Pot at a Time. Historic talk meets pottery wheel demonstration. Recommended for adults. This program is supported by funds from the Paxton Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.<\/p>\n

May 17: <\/b>Mario Day (rescheduled from March) – <\/b>Supported by the Friends of RML Paxton.<\/p>\n

Library of Things: <\/b>Did you know you can check out these items from the library? Literacy Kits, Museum Passes, STEM Kits, Telescope, Switch Games.<\/p>\n

Sterling Senior Center <\/strong><\/p>\n

STERLING \u2014 The Sterling Senior Center is located at 36 Muddy Pond Road. The center is open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you are a Sterling resident and need a ride to the center, call 978-422-3032.<\/p>\n

Congregate lunch <\/b>is served daily at 11:30 a.m. No reservations are required. $3 suggested donation.<\/p>\n

Singer-songwriter Heather Rae <\/b>will be entertaining with oldtime favorites, classics and original songs at 1 p.m. Friday, April 14. Registration suggested but not required.<\/p>\n

Italian Evening Dinner, <\/b>5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20 (tickets $5 at the Senior Center).<\/p>\n

SMLD will be holding a Pizza Lunch and Safety Presentation <\/b>beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 21. Preregistration required.<\/p>\n

Make & Take Felting\u00a0<\/b>class <\/b>with Laura and create a felt painting at 1 p.m. Friday, April 28. $5 includes all supplies. Reservation required.<\/p>\n

History Club\u00a0<\/b>will discuss The Forgotten Man <\/i>by Amity Shlaes at 9:30 a.m. May 4.<\/p>\n

Book Club <\/b>will discuss The Johnstown Flood <\/i>by David McCullough at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Copies of the book, including large print, are available to borrow at the Senior Center.<\/p>\n

Enjoy some Therapeutic Chair Massage <\/b>with Sherrill Sasser LMT, CAT on April 26. Call for reservation. $10 for 10-minute session.<\/p>\n

Pancake Breakfast <\/b>is from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Friday, April 28. Meet our special servers The Chocksett Peer Leaders. $4 suggested donation.<\/p>\n

Fat Daddy\u2019s Mobile Market <\/b>will be at the center 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, April 28, during the pancake breakfast.<\/p>\n

Evening Mindful Meditation <\/b>is on Mondays at 5 p.m. Free in April.<\/p>\n

The Sterling Strummers Spring Ukulele Concert <\/b>will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Everyone welcome.<\/p>\n

Pool tables <\/b>are available Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n

Wii Bowling <\/b>group, 1 p.m. Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Exercise classes: <\/b>Tai Chi on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.; Pilates on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Chair Yoga on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Going Steady on Fridays at 10 a.m. Registration required for all exercise classes.<\/p>\n

Beginner Ukulele class, <\/b>1 p.m. Thursdays. Loaner ukuleles available.<\/p>\n

Sterling Strummers Ukulele Group <\/b>meets for Ukulele Club on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Open Strumming on Mondays 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

BINGO, Mondays at 1 p.m.; Game Day, Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.; Rummikub, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Wii Bowling, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; Acrylic painting, Thursdays at 1 p.m.; Mahjong, Thursdays at 2 p.m.; Knit & Crochet, Fridays at 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Sign up for Foot Clinic <\/b>(April 20 & 27 and May 25) or Keep Well Clinic <\/b>with Amy from VNA Care (April 11).<\/p>\n

Caregivers please join our new format\u00a0Caregiver Program.\u00a0<\/b>The center will run a supervised activity for your loved one as you attend the support group. New day, new time, new format. Every first Friday of the month, 1-2 p.m.<\/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":"

PRINCETON – The Princeton Select Board is accepting nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Citizen award. Nominations may be submitted to the town administrator at townadministrator@ town.princeton. ma.us. The winner will be announced at the annual town meeting on June 20.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":96545,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","_sitemap_exclude":false,"_sitemap_priority":"","_sitemap_frequency":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43416"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43416\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}