Community Calendar

Sunday, Sept. 5

Sunday Morning Bird Walk:

8-9:30 a.m.; Wachusett meadow Wildlife sanctuary, 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; all levels of experience welcome. to register, call 978-464-2712.

Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.; ritter building, 960 massachusetts ave., lunenburg.

Monday, Sept. 6 Meditation Virtual Meetup: 7 p.m.; leominster public library, 30 West st. call 712-775-7463 a couple minutes before the meeting and enter access code 123676# or by computer go to www.freeconferencecallhd.co m/dialer and enter same phone number and access code. 978-534-7522.

Tuesday, Sept. 7

Storytime with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg public library Garden room, 610 main st. enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.

Outdoor Story time: 11 a.m.; ashby Free public library, 812 main st., Join miss Jacki on the library’s side lawn for a special story time. bring a chair or blanket. 978-386-5377.

Fitchburg Loves the Children board meeting: 24 p.m.; Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. 978348-2416.

Crafternoon: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. create a fun craft at the library; ages 5-up. 978829-1789.

Library Laps: 5:30-6 p.m.; bigelow Free public library, 54 Walnut st., clinton. enjoy the outdoors and some laps around the park. 978-3654160.

Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Support Group: 6 p.m.; leominster public library, 30 West st. a place for caregivers, family, and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a support system. 978-549-1458. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 24 meets: 7 p.m.; leominster Veterans memorial center, 100 West st. all members welcome back. attendance is appreciated. call 978-5371541.

Virtual Cozy Mystery Book Club: 7 p.m.; townsend public library, 12 dudley road. read and talk about “pies and prejudice” and “peach pies and alibis” by ellery adams. to sign up for this Zoom meeting, e-mail cathy at chill@cwmars.org

Wednesday, Sept. 8 Women in Networking:

9:30 a.m.; 67- mechanic st., leominster. area group of women helping other women in business. email christine niemi at cniemi@kw.com for additional information. a Zoom meeting is also offered at 6:30 p.m.

Storytime at Hollis Hills Farm: 10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 marshall road, Fitchburg. Join miss molly for songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. Hosted by Fitchburg public library. 978-829-1789.

FPL Book Club: 1 p.m.; Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. read and discuss “the Given day” by dennis lehane. 978-829-1780.

Perler Beads: 4 p.m.; townsend public library, 12 dudley road. Join miss

Jessie and miss elise for a fun-filled hour of making perler bead creations; ages 4-up. to register, call 978597-1714.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons: 6 p.m.; townsend public library, 12 dudley road. dungeon master paul leads this d&d campaign called “unity”; ages 14-18. to register, call 978-597-1714.

Laugh & Learn – A Comedy Special: 6:30 p.m.; bigelow Free public library, 54 Walnut st., clinton. dave maloof – a teacher, comedian, writer, and musician – will talk about how and why we laugh, and the health benefits of laughter. to register, call 978-365-4160.

FPL Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. read and discuss “the Given day” by dennis lehane. 978-829-1780.

Wachusett Chess Club: 6:30 p.m.; mcKay complex, Fitchburg state university, 67 rindge road, Fitchburg. serious tournament play begins for the 2021 club championship in two divisions.

Zoom – The Call of Kilimanjaro: 7 p.m.; townsend public library, 12 dudley road. based on his memoir “the call of Kimimanjaro, author, adventurer and tV host Jeff belanger takes you on a breathtaking multimedia journey of tanzania that’s spiritual, motivational and uplifting. to register, call 978-597-1714.

Thursday, Sept. 9 Storytime with Miss Maren: 10 a.m.; thayer memorial library, 717 main st., lancaster. enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays and books; held outside. to register, call 978-368-8928, ext. 5.

Brown Bag Book Club: noon; leominster public library, 30 West st. read and discuss “american dirt” by Jeanine cummins. to borrow a copy of the book, call 978-534-7522.

Knitting: 1-3 p.m.; Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. all welcome. 978-3455968. end of life care, let’s talk about it: 4 p.m.; ashby Free public library, 812 main st. refreshments provided. sponsored by the nashoba associated boards of Health. 978-386-5377.

Fun Book Club for Kids: 4:30 p.m.; ashby Free public library, 812 main st. there are plenty of extra copies available at the circulation desk in the children’s library. 978-386-5377.

Fascinating Rhythms: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. arts educator and performer, cornell coley will present an interactive solo concert of afro-latin rhythms, songs, and movement. 978-8291780.

Online Identifying Hawks in Flight: 7-8:30 p.m.; Wachusett meadow Wildlife sanctuary, 113 Goodnow road, princeton. learn how to identify the 11 most seen hawks in flight and where to look for them during their fall migration. to register, call 978-464-2712.

Virtual Movie Club: 8 p.m.; townsend public library, 12 dudley road. Watch and discuss “the outlaw of

Josey Wales” with adam and nicole (co-hosted by stacy schuttler). 978-597-1714.

Friday, Sept. 10 Take & Make Craft:

Fitchburg public library, 610 main st. easy craft kids to go; pick up in the youth lobby while supplies last. 978-829-1789.

Laurelwood Garden Club:

9:30 a.m.; Fitchburg art museum,185 elm st Fitchburg. members and guests will enjoy a powerpoint presentation by Jana milbocker, owner of enchanted Gardens. contact Julie palioca at 978-5377630.

Preschool Story & Nature Hour: 10:30 a.m.; Wachusett meadow Wildlife sanctuary, 113 Goodnow road, princeton. enjoy an hour of outdoor, nature-themed fun with your youngster; ages

2.5 to 5 years. to register, call 978-464-2712.

Middle Grade Book Club:

4-5:30 p.m.; thayer memorial library, 717 main st., lancaster (outside). to register, call 978-464-2712.

Saturday, Sept. 11

Olde Home Days: central park, clinton. enjoy this town-wide event in and around central park.

Helping Wildlife – Monarch Butterflies: 10 a.m.; Wachusett meadow Wildlife sanctuary, 113 Goodnow road, princeton. Get a hands-on introduction to tagging monarchs while learning how you can create your own butterfly-friendly space. to register, call 978464-2712.