Communtiy Calendar
Sunday, Oct. 4 sunday Morning Bird Walks:
8-10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Migrating warblers, hawks, and hardy New England resident birds all add to the dynamic of Fall migration. Walk the trails in search of birds. Expect gentle to moderate activity along flat or moderate incline. All levels of birding experience welcome. To register, call 978-464-2712.
Yoga at the sanctuary: 1011 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Connect with your breath, body, mind, and nature as your backdrop, appropriate for all levels. To register, call 978-464-2712.
Friends Annual Book sale: Noon-4 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Monday, Oct. 5
Zoom story Time: 10-10:45 a.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she reads Oak Leaf together and create three oak leaves for your home. To register, call 978-597-1714.
tirtual music and movement class: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library. Stephanie Rogers will be accompanied by Joe Mazzarella on keyboard, as she introduces kids to classic and original music, song, percussion instruments and dance during this interactive class; ages 5-under. Visit www.leominsterlibrary.org or call 978-534-7529.
Friends Annual Book sale:
3-7 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Zoom slow Flow Yoga:
5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This Slow Flow Vinyasa yoga class is for the yogi who wants to practice a slower pace; suggested donation of $5-$12 per class. To register, call 978597-1714.
tirtual remote Learning in the Kitchen: 7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library. Minna Scholten, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in partnership with Hannaford Supermarkets, will give practical ideas and projects for incorporating academic learning into easy and fun kitchen projects. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ fplremotekitchen.
tirtual Leominster Meditation Meet-up: 7-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library. If interested in participating, call 712-7757463 a couple of minutes before 7 p.m., and enter access code 123676. 978534-7522.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
DIY Book Pumpkin Craft: Townsend Public Library.
This craft is for book lovers who are looking to create something fancy and fun!
The library supplies the book, orange paint, ribbon, cork and leaves. You will need a hot glue gun, scissors, cardboard and an exacto knife. Contact Elise at 978-597-1714.
Facebook story Time: 11 a.m.; Ashby Public Library. Join Miss Jackie for story time. 978-386-5377.
tirtual Lunch Table for Homeschoolers: Noon-1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This group will meetweekly using Zoom; children will have the opportunity to socialize, make friends, and have some fun. To register, call 978597-1714.
Journey Teen Homeschool Group: 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Make new friends with other homeschoolers; participate in activities, projects, group games and more – all virtually. Contact journeyhsgroup@gmail.com.
Friends Annual Book sale: 3-7 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Online Introduction to Tarot Card reading: 7 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Sally Cragin will show you how to understand the cards and practice simple readings. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Disabled American teterans Chapter 24: 7 p.m.; Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, 100 West St. Face masks and social distance required. 978-5371541.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Haunted road Trips in New England: Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Join mystery maven Roxie Zwicker of New England Curiosities as she takes us on a virtual haunted road trip around New England. 978-365-4160.
Online Move and Groove storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite story books. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Friends Annual Book sale:
3-7 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Board of Directors election: 7:30 p.m..; Justin Desantis Field, Leominster. North Leominster Little League is seeking candidates for its board of directors for the 20202021 season. Candidates need to submit their names to League Secretary, Zach Thompson at zthomp...@gmail.com.
Zoom Intermediate Yoga:
7:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Carin Duteau, certified Fluid Yoga instructor, will teach this class; suggested donation $5-$12. Email carinlynn7@hotmail.com.
Thursday, Oct. 8
Zoom story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster. Children ages 0–5 and their caregivers invited to join Miss Maren on Zoom for a weekly story time with songs, rhymes, finger plays and books! 978-368-2248.
Zoom Middle Grade Book Club: 3-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown; open to ages 9-12. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Friends Annual Book sale: 3-7 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Friday, Oct. 9
Friday Adventurers: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Explore the world on a virtual field trip for homeschoolers. Each week visit a different museum, historical site, zoo, aquarium, or destination. Open to homeschoolers in grades 1-5. To register, email mbenevides@cwmars.org.
Homeschool Program: 1-3 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Homeschoolers are welcome to enjoy the program The Weasel Family. To register, call 978-4642712.
Friends Annual Book sale: 3-7 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Friends Annual Book sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.
Sunday, Oct. 11
sunday Morning Bird Walks: 8-10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow
Wildlife, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Migrating warblers, hawks, and hardy New England resident birds all add to the dynamic of
Fall migration. Walk the trails in search of birds. Expect gentle to moderate activity along flat or moderate incline. All levels of birding experience welcome. To register, call 978-464-2712.
Friends Annual Book sale: Noon-4 p.m.; Town Green, Lancaster. Hosted by the Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library. Masks and social distancing required.