{"id":46903,"date":"2023-11-16T18:13:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelandmark.com\/?p=46903"},"modified":"2023-11-16T18:13:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T18:13:14","slug":"wachusett-goings-on-54","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/2023\/11\/16\/wachusett-goings-on-54\/","title":{"rendered":"Wachusett Goings On"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"byline\">Kristen Payson<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Photography Exhibit &amp; Fiber Arts Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">RUTLAND &mdash; The Rutland Free Public Library, The Friends of the Rutland Library, and Rutland&#8217;s Events Committee are hosting a photography exhibit and fiber arts showcase starting Jan. 7, 2024, and running through the end of March. Programs regarding photography and fiber arts will be held on to-be-determined Sunday afternoons. The theme of the photography exhibit is &#8220;Rutland-Then and Now.&#8221; Any color or black &amp; white photograph, taken anytime anywhere in Rutland welcome to be displayed. You do not need to be a Rutland resident to participate as long as the photograph was taken in Rutland. Download the application from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townofrutland.org\/sites\/g\/files\/vyhlif1156\/f\/news\/photo.fiber_application.pdf\">https:\/\/www.townofrutland.org\/sites\/g\/files\/vyhlif1156\/f\/news\/photo.fiber_application.pdf<\/a>. Applications must be returned to the library no later than Nov. 22.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Rutland First Congregational <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Worship services are held Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Winter Grief: Embracing Loss During the Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">HOLDEN &mdash; A seminar, &#8220;Winter Grief: Embracing Loss During the Holidays&#8221; will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St. This seminar offers practical ways to honor your grief when you find it hard to celebrate. The seminar is free, open to everyone, and each attendee will receive lunch and a free book. Call to register: 508-829-4434. For more information, visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Girl Scout troop welcomes new girls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">HOLDEN &mdash; Girls in kindergarten are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 65434. The troop meets every other Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Holden. Register now to claim a spot, as troops fill fast. Annual membership cost is $35, and financial assistance is available. See for yourself what Girl Scouts have to offer. Girl Scouts is the premier organization for girls to learn about leadership, financial literacy, life skills, science and technology, the outdoors, and community service. Previous Girl Scout experience is not necessary. Register for a spot in the troop at <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/troop65434\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/troop65434<\/a>. For more information, email info@gscwm.org or call 413-584-2602.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Sterling holiday craft fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">STERLING &mdash; The annual Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts &amp; Crafts Show will be held the Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road. Items at this juried fair are handmade by local craftspeople and artists. Offerings include dish gardens and planters, soaps and body products, hand-painted wine bottles with lights, jewelry, caned chairs, wool felted trees and decorations, pottery, crocheted blankets and toys, alpaca products, knitted items, aromatherapy pillows, candles, wood bowls and ornaments, jams and jellies, pet beds, baskets, lampshades, scrolled wood, windchimes, Zen catchers, handbags and wallets, holiday ornaments, hair accessories, scarves, aprons, beach pebble and glass art, wood cutting boards and candlesticks, beeswax skin care items, wreaths, floral d&eacute;cor, quilted items, terrariums, watercolor paintings and Zentangle.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">The fair will also feature a raffle and lunch caf&eacute;. Wrapped cheese will be offered for sale, and a bake sale will include cookies, bars, and tea breads. Leominster Credit Union is supporting the fair as a co-sponsor for the second year in a row. The $2 admission supports programs at the Conant Public Library. For more information, search Facebook for Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts &amp; Crafts Show, email sterlingcraftfair@gmail.org, or visit sterlinglibrary.org, click on About, then Friends of the Library.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Paxton calendars<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">PAXTON &mdash; The Paxton Historical Commission is selling calendars containing 12 archival monthly photos from Paxton&#8217;s past. Calendars are available at the Paxton Marketplace and the Senior Center and cost $10. Profits from calendar sales over the past decade helped the commission to purchase a large historic sign commemorating the life of Maj. Willard Moore, Paxton&#8217;s hero from the American Revolution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Special Fall Town Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RUTLAND &mdash; Rutland&#8217;s special fall town meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Glenwood Elementary School. The warrant closed<span> <\/span>at noon Friday, Oct. 13.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Group hike<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RUTLAND &mdash; Exploring the Ware River Watershed, a group hike near Rutland State Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Join a 4.4-mile moderate lollipop loop hike in the Ware River Watershed. The route climbs\/descends roughly 200 ft. in elevation.<\/p>\n<p>Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/617d9af47ff44b27bc13a3c899c6996c\">https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/617d9af47ff44b27bc13a3c899c6996c<\/a>. Meet at the MCRT parking area on Route 122 in Rutland.<\/p>\n<p>The hike begins\/ends on the MCRT with a loop in the middle consisting of Camel&rsquo;s Hump, Long Meadow Road, and Prison Camp Road.  For more information, visit https:\/\/www.trailforks.com\/route\/4-mi-inner-loop-near-rutland-state-park\/. Ticks are still active, so protection is advised, as is wearing orange during hunting season. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and snacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Craft fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">RUTLAND &mdash; The Rutland Friends of the Council on Aging is sponsoring a Yuletide Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior\/Community Center, 53 Glenwood Road. There will be craft vendors, lunch and bake sale at affordable prices. The Friends is also looking for vendors to participate in the fair. For more information, call 508-886-7945.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Wachusett Reservoir events <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Programs are free and open to the public. Dogs and domestic animals are prohibited on watershed lands. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Sundays hikes in November and December, starting at 10 a.m. Get to know the Wachusett Reservoir with this series of hikes to rewarding shoreline views of this pristine drinking water supply. Hikes will be at a slow pace. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. Hikes may be canceled or modified due to weather. To check on hike status, call 617-352-4044 or email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov. Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 35, intersection of Route 110 and Chace Hill Road, Sterling. About 4 miles roundtrip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 39 North Dike, Rt 110, Clinton. About 2.5  miles roundtrip to the Wachusett dam and back.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 22, Rt 140, West Boylston. GPS address 167 Temple St., West Boylston. About 2.5 miles roundtrip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 8, intersection of Cross Street and Route 70, Boylston. About 3 miles roundtrip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 35, intersection of Route 110 and Chace Hill Road, Sterling. About 4 miles round trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Christmas Tree and Wreath sale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">STERLING &mdash; Boy Scout Troop 1 Sterling will be holding its annual Christmas Tree and Wreath sale again this year. The sale will be held in the center of town. Sale hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. There may even be a visitor from the North Pole on Friday night. Thank you for your continued support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Holiday Greens Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">STERLING &mdash; The Sterling Garden Club&rsquo;s Holiday Greens Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at the 1835 Town Hall, 31 Main St. The creative talents of club members will be on full display with locally produced holiday\/seasonal greens to decorate your home, office or business. Items will include wreaths, kissing balls, and a variety of table arrangements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">You can pre-order items with your preferred color scheme by contacting Angela at 508-843-1511 by Nov. 24. Talk with her about the items(s) you want and your preferred color scheme. Members will take it from there to provide fresh, beautiful pieces for you. For more information, visit<span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sterlinggardenclub.wixsite.com\/1934\">https:\/\/sterlinggardenclub.wixsite.com\/1934<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Shop local with the Paxton Garden Club<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">PAXTON\/RUTLAND &mdash; Visit the Paxton Garden Club&#8217;s booth during the annual Still 4 Corners Holiday Snack Shack on Saturday, Nov. 25, and Sunday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 224 Barre-Paxton Road, Rutland. The PMAGC will have its 2024 photo calendar, notecard sets, and a wide assortment of indoor potted plants, which make the perfect gift for teachers, hostesses and loved ones. All proceeds from the booth at this event will go toward the club&#8217;s scholarship fund and general programming budget.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Small Works &amp; Holiday Marketplace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">PRINCETON &mdash; The Small Works &amp; Holiday Marketplace will be held Fridays, Dec. 1 and 8, from 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Princeton Senior &amp; Community Center, 206 Worcester Road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Come browse, shop and enjoy hundreds of fine art and artisan-made, affordable holiday gift items made by members of the Princeton Arts Society. Small wall art in many media available, as well as jewelry, cards, prints, ornaments, fabric items, original books, bags, ceramics, woodworking and more. Support local artists. The Princeton Arts Society is a nonprofit organization promoting the arts in Central Massachusetts through programs, events, and shows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Gale Free Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">HOLDEN &mdash; Events at the Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Lapsit Story Time<\/strong>: 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&rsquo;s and 123&rsquo;s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Preschool Story Time<\/strong>: 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&rsquo;s great sense of humor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Conant Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">STERLING &mdash; Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 pm. For programs that require registration, visit sterlinglibrary.org or call 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Evening with authors on Zoom<\/strong>. Presented by the Tewksbury Public Library, patrons are invited to join award-winning authors Tess Gerritsen and Paul Doiron via Zoom at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, as they discuss Gerritsen&rsquo;s new book,<span> <\/span><em>The Spy Coast<\/em>. This spy thriller follows a retired CIA operative in small-town Maine as she tackles the ghosts of her past. Gerritsen is best known for her Rizzoli and Isles books, which have been adapted as a TNT television series, while Doiron is best known for his Mike Bowditch series. Register at sterlinglibrary.org to receive a Zoom link via email. This program will also be recorded, with the recording available to registrants 48 hours after the live program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Preschool Storytime<\/strong>. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library. Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; 6-week session began Nov. 6. For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. Registration required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Toddler Storytime<\/strong>. Stories, songs, and crafts with friends. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; 6-week session began Nov. 7. For children ages 18 months-3 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. Registration required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>MusicTime<\/strong>. Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance and instrument play. A five-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. begins Nov. 9 (no meeting Nov. 23). Registration required; open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Creativebug.<\/strong> The library has a new database available to patrons, Creativebug. Creativebug offers free access to more than 1,000 craft classes, including art and design, paper crafts, knitting, quilting, crochet, sewing, food and home, and holiday and kids crafts. Free patterns are also available for knitting, sewing, and crochet. Sign up for Creativebug on sterlinglibrary.org, using your Sterling library card. For more information, call the library at 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Libby and CWMARS App Help<\/strong>. Interested in learning how to download free eBooks and eAudiobooks to your device? Schedule a one-on-one appointment with staff at the Conant Public Library to learn how to use Libby, a library reading app offering thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and electronic magazines. Appointments to learn how to use the CWMARS app are also available. Call the library at 978-422-6409 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Transparent Language<\/strong>: Interested in exploring a new language? Get the ball rolling with Transparent Language, an online learning tool offered by the library. This free resource provides a variety of lessons and activities in more than 110 languages, including ESL, available for adults and children. Find it on sterlinglibrary.org, under the &ldquo;Resources&rdquo; tab.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Drop-In Knitting<\/strong>. Knitters (and all other fiber artists) are invited to a weekly drop-in program every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Work on your current project while enjoying conversation, advice and camaraderie with other knitters. Open to people of all abilities, no registration required. For more information, call 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Memory Kits.<\/strong> The library has Memory Kits, collections 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 978-422-6409.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Richards Memorial Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">PAXTON &mdash;<span> The Richards Memorial Library is at 44 Richards Ave. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">November adult book display: Bites and Nibbles: Appetizers and Game Day Snacks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Drop-in Crafts for Young People: Fall Fox Ornaments and Coloring Sheets.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know &hellip; 100% of the proceeds from the Friends of Richards Memorial Library membership drive and events pay for library programming and crafts? Similar to other libraries, our engaging community events are not funded by our town budget, so we rely on your continuing and generous support to bring you a wide variety of programming for all ages and interests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Canvases for 2nd Annual Mini Art Show by Humans<\/strong>, available through Dec. 19 (during open hours). Pick up your entry form and two canvases (per person, all ages) through Dec. 19. Canvases are due back Dec. 20 for the second annual Mini Art Show by Humans. No need to reserve ahead. The artwork will be on display at the library in January and February 2024.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>DiNo-vember! <\/strong>Through Tuesday, Nov. 28. Visit the library anytime during open hours to solve a Dinosaur Riddle Scavenger Hunt and &ldquo;adopt&rdquo; a dinosaur. You&rsquo;ll receive a certificate and a dinosaur that doesn&rsquo;t need food or water to survive, but does need to be read to every day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Books &lsquo;n Blankies<\/strong>, 10-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17. For babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Thank you to Community Connections (wachusettcfce.com) for this program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Treasures &amp; Fabulous Finds<\/strong>, Saturday, Nov. 18, through December or until sold out. A Friends of Richards Memorial Library Fundraiser. Variety of new, hand-crafted, unique and gently-used Retro and vintage items, craft kits for tweens &amp; teens, reasonably priced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Woodsy Holiday Arrangements<\/strong>, Nov. 21. A Friends of Richards Memorial Library Fundraiser. Each unique arrangement has been expertly created with greens foraged from backyards and through carefully selected donations, set in a distinctive container. Prices range from $15 to $35. Available Nov. 21 while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Nov. 23 &#8211; Library CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Friends of the Library monthly meeting<\/strong>, 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Have an idea for programs? Want to help stuff envelopes? Volunteer or coordinate our volunteers at the book sales? Please join us!<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Kidding Around Yoga<\/strong>, 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Little ones learn basic poses with music and movement and literacy incorporated throughout. For young children and their caregivers. Thank you to Community Connections (wachusettcfce.com) for this program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Charcuterie Workshop with CharCUTErie Woo<\/strong>, Tuesday, Dec. 5. A Friends of Richards Memorial Library Fundraiser. Includes: a palm leaf platter and board accessories, all the ingredients, step-by-step instruction on how to build your board. Bring your friends with you for a night of laughs, cheese and fun (must register). All registrations must go directly through CharCUTErie woo&#8217;s website link; the library cannot accept payment, registration or cancellations. Registration and upfront payment required. Space is limited.<span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/charcuteriewoo.com\/event\/the-friends-of-rml-fundraiser-workshop\">https:\/\/charcuteriewoo.com\/event\/the-friends-of-rml-fundraiser-workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Mondays 7-8 p.m., <strong>Ukulele Play Alongs<\/strong><span> <\/span>(virtual) with Julie Stepanek. For Teens and adults. Sponsored by the Friends. Register for Zoom link &amp; song sheets:<span> <\/span><a href=\"bit.ly\/40EKtZe\">bit.ly\/40EKtZe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m., <strong>LEGO Challenge<\/strong>, Nov. 21 and 28. Ages 5 and older (due to small pieces). Join the building fun. Try a new challenge each week, or free build.  Drop-in, no registration required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m., <strong>Outdoor Story &amp; Play Time,<\/strong><span> <\/span>Nov. 29. No Storytime on Nov. 22 (school vacation). Outdoor play and learning in the library yard. Sing songs, go on scavenger hunts, tell stories, create, and play.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m., <strong>Chess Time at the Library<\/strong>, Nov. 16, 30. No chess Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day). All ages welcome. Play, learn, and teach chess together. Other board games available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Graphic Novel Book Club<\/strong><span> <\/span>(ages 8-12): Receive a book and activity or treat each month. Optional in-person meeting the last Wednesday of each month, 4-4:40 p.m., for discussion and fun activities. Register now:<span> <\/span><a href=\"rmlpaxton.org\/tweens\">rmlpaxton.org\/tweens<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Library of Things: <\/strong>Did you know you can check out these items from the library? <span>Literacy kits, museum passes, STEM kits, telescope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Sterling Senior Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">STERLING &mdash; 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. Closed Monday, Nov. 10, and 23. Early close at noon on Nov. 24.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Congregate<strong><span> <\/span>lunch<\/strong><span> <\/span>is served daily at 11:30 a.m. No reservation required. $3 suggested donation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Call for Crafters! <\/strong>Applications are available for the SSC Annual Cookie Sale &amp; Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9. Visit the FOSS page on the website for an application form, or call 978-422-3032.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Art Reception with Donna Zehring<\/strong> from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. Meet the artist, view the gallery, and enjoy some nibbles. Donna&rsquo;s artwork will be on display throughout November and December.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Holiday Make &amp; Take<\/strong> with Deb at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. $5 includes all supplies to make a felt Santa gnome and fabric candy canes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Join us 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, for<span> <\/span><strong>Coffee with a Cop<\/strong>,<span> <\/span><strong>Pancake Breakfast<\/strong><span> <\/span>and<span> <\/span><strong>Fat Daddy&rsquo;s Market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Evening Mindful Meditation<\/strong><span> <\/span>is on Mondays at 5 p.m. $5.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Pool tables are available Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Ladies pool every Friday, 9 a.m.-noon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Wii Bowling group, 1 p.m. Wednesday. Meet new friends in the bowling circle, where it&#8217;s always fun.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><strong>Exercise classes:<\/strong> Tai Chi on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.; Guys &amp; Gals Fitness on Mondays at 10 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. plus Thursday, Nov. 2; Going Steady on Fridays at 10 a.m.; Holistic Yoga, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Registration required for all exercise classes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Sterling Strummers Ukulele Group meets for Ukulele Club on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Open Strumming on Monday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. Beginner ukulele classes meet at 1 p.m. Thursdays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">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 1 p.m.; Knit &amp; Crochet, Fridays at 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Caregivers, please join the Caregiver Program. The center will run a supervised activity for your loved one as you attend the support group. Every first Friday of the month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Parkinson&rsquo;s Support meets at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 in person and via Zoom. Please note the date of the second meeting, due to the Thanksgiving break.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Sign up for Foot Clinic (Nov. 16).<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Veterans Services every Friday, 8 a.m.-noon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Weekly van shopping trips on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. See newsletter or call for schedule.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">Keep up to date with announcements, program updates and more at www.facebook.com\/SterlingMASeniors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\">\n<p style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 16px;font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none\"><em>Submit items for inclusion in Goings On to editor@thelandmark.com. The deadline for inclusion in the next week&#8217;s issue is noon Friday of the preceding week.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kristen Payson Photography Exhibit &amp; Fiber Arts Showcase RUTLAND &mdash; The Rutland Free Public Library, The Friends of the Rutland Library, and Rutland&#8217;s Events Committee are hosting a photography exhibit and fiber arts showcase starting Jan. 7, 2024, and running through the end of March. Programs regarding photography and fiber arts will be held on [&hellip;]<\/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":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46903","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46903","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=46903"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46903\/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=46903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46903"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devcherryroad.com\/news2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}