Community Calendar

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.

Monday, Oct. 12

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.

Virtual 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. 13

Facebook Story Time: 11 a.m.; Ashby Public Library. Join Miss Jackie for story time. 978-386-5377.

Virtual Lunch Table for Homeschoolers: Noon-1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This group will meet weekly using Zoom; children will have the opportunity to socialize, make friends and have some fun. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Library Laps in the Park: 5:30-6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Meet at the library and chat with old or new friends. 978-365-4160.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Online Move and Groove Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. AND 1-1:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, Townsend. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite story books. To register, call 978597-1714.

Senior Center Book Club:

11 a.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road, Townsend. Read and discuss “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Copies of book available by calling 978-5971710.

Troop 477 Leominster Open House: 6-7 p.m.; Leominster Sportsman Club, 1455 Elm St., Leominster. Learn about Scouting, ages 6th grade and up. For info, email troop477leominster@gmail.c om.

Zoom Tarot Card Readings:

6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton.

Sally Cragin, a local expert in astrological, tarot and palm readings, will see what the cards have in store for you. Limited to 15 people. 978-365-4160.

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. 15

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 weekly story time with songs, rhymes, finger plays and books! 978-3682248.

Zoom Science and Craft Story Time: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. Read and discuss “Diary of a Worm” By Doreen Cronin. Talk about worms and why they are important and then make a worm-inspired art project. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Friday, Oct. 16

Fall Story Time on the Lawn: 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring your blanket, a chair if you wish, a snack and share stories, songs, crafts and more as you explore autumn. Space is limited; to register, call 978-365-4160, ext. 5. 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.

Saturday, Oct. 17

Virtual - Family Drama (The Good Kind!): 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library. Want to build language, creative thinking, problem solving, and socialization skills for your child while engaging in fun and laughter? Join Meredith Charles of Drama Out of the Box for this program. Register at 978-534-7522. ext. 5.

“From Page to Stage”: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Seven Bridge Writer’s Collaborative, Lancaster. Led by Leaf Seligman, participants will play with

(no pun intended) translating a scene or even a moment back and forth from page to stage (or beginning with stage, translating into page). To register, visit www.sevenbridge.org.

Sunday, Oct. 18

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.

Monday, Oct. 19

Zoom Story Time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library. Join Miss Jessie for a live story time and craft featuring “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves.” All supplies included; once registered you will be contacted to pick up kit. To register, call 978-5971714.

Zoom Take & Make: Fairy Tale Puppet Theater: 45:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster. Minstrel storyteller Mary Jo Maichack will teach you how to make your own fairy-tale puppet theater and offer tips on how to use your imagination; ages 9-12. Email mcaulfield@lancasterma.net to reserve your kit.

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.

Virtual - New England Legends: 7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library. Gather around the virtual campfire with Jeff Belanger, one of New England’s premiere storytellers, as he offers a tour of haunts, monsters, aliens and weird history from our region. 978-829-1780.

Virtual 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. 20

Halloween Story Time and Craft: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library. Hear Miss

Elise read “Pumpkins” by Ken Robbins and watch how to make two Halloween crafts. Register and the library will contact you to pick up your kit. 978-597-1714.

Virtual Lunch Table for Homeschoolers: Noon-1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library. This group will meet weekly using Zoom; children will socialize and make friends. To register, call 978-597-1714.