Community Calendar

Sunday, Oct. 17

Yoga at the Sanctuary: 10 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Connect with your breath, body, mind and nature with Wachusett Meadow as your backdrop, all levels welcome. To register, call 978-464-2712.

The Forest Before Us: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Join staff members as they talk about forest growth from the last glacial period to the present; ages 10-up. 978-4642987.

Mountain Wild! Life: 2 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Discover the fascinating lives of the “locals” as staff members talk about wildlife habitats, competition, and survival on Wachusett Mountain; ages 5up. 978-464-2987.

Monday, Oct. 18

Wee Ones Art Class – MultiDimensional Tropical Birds: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn how to create a unique, one-of-a-kind tropical bird using a variety of materials including cardboard shapes, acrylic paints and more with art educator, Simone Germain; ages 3-6. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy stories, songs, readiness activities and more. 978-582-4140.

Finnish Language Classes: 48:15 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Visit www.saima-park.org for detailed information on times and costs.

Virtual Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Discuss your Lego creations and get some tips with fellow master builders; optional challenges are available. To register, call 978-368-8928.

Meditation Virtual Meet-up: 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.com/ dialer and enter same phone number and access code. 978534-7522.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

ABC Story Time – Letter F: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Come along with

Miss Karen and Miss Jessie on their alphabet adventure. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Children, ages 3-5 and a caregiver welcomed. 978-5347522.

Story Time in the Garden with Miss Jane: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All ages will enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-8291789.

After School Book Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join this six-week adventure in story for children in grades 1 through 3. To register, call 978-365-4160.

Weather Explorers-Week 2: 4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. During this six-week science program, observe the weather, make DIY observation tools, and perform experiments along the way; ages 6-10. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Crafternoon: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Create a fun craft at the library; ages 5up. 978-829-1789.

Vinyasa Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Carin Duteau for inperson indoor group Vinyasa yoga; bring a yoga mat and water. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Leominster Art Association: 7 p.m.; Congregational Church, 583 Main St., North Leominster. Byron Carr will be the guest, demonstrating in watercolors. Masks required; there is a $5 guest fee for non-members that may be applied toward membership. www.leominsterartassociation.com

Hikes Through History – A Virtual Event: 7 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Author Alison O’Leary, an award-winning journalist and co-author of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s new guide Best Day Hikes Near Boston, will share her favorites through this hour-long virtual program. To register for this event, visit https:// tinyurl.com/FPLHikes Wednesday, Oct. 20 Baby & Me Yoga: 9:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join local yogi Julianna Record with your baby for this yoga series. To register, call 978-365-4160.

Terrific Twos Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Two-year-olds and a caregiver are welcomed to enjoy storis, music and fun; siblings welcome. 978-534-7522.

Move and Groove Story Time (in person): 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybook; ages 3-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Move and Groove Story Time (virtual): 10 a.m.; Townsend

Public Library, 12 Dudley Road.

Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybook; ages 3-up. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Story Time at Hollis Hills Farm: 10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg. Join

Miss Molly for a fun outdoor story time with songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-8291789.

Fall Story Hour: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Enjoy stories and a take home craft; ages 3-up. To register, call 978

Tree I.D. Walk: 11 a.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Join a park interpreter on a leisurely trail walk at Mount Wachusett and learn how to identify common species of deciduous and coniferous trees; ages 10-up. 978464-2987.

A Peak Back in Time: 2 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Learn about the Native American people who inhabited this area, fascinating summit houses, and the historic Civilian Conservation Corps era; ages 8-up. 978-464-2987.

TnT Origami and Anime Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Join teens and tweens for an hour of fun with origami, anime, drawing, crafts, snacks, and games. To register, call 978-365-4160.

Zoom – ‘Closing The Garden’ workshop: 6:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. While the end of the season can be dispiriting, it is also the best time to get a jump start on the following year. Join this workshop with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to explore pruning, seed saving and more. To register, call 978-827-4115.

Craft Lab – Wine Cork Pumpkins: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023

Massachusetts Ave. Make a DIY wine cork pumpkin; supplies included. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org

Music and Moonlight: 7 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy music by the Fitchburg State Community Orchestra as they play under the Pavilion and if you wish, join a guided walk on the park’s beautiful grounds. Free admission; donations welcome.

Thursday, Oct. 21

Read to Your Bunny Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Children, ages 12-24 months and a caregiver are welcomed to sing songs, listen to playful stories, and play musical instruments. 978-534-7522.

Every Child Ready to Read:

10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Liz Garreffi, Early Childhood Coordinator at the Nashoba Regional School District, as she leads this early literacy story time featuring stories, songs and crafts. To register, call 978-368-8928.

Craft Lab – Wine Cork Pumpkins: 10:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023

Massachusetts Ave. Make a DIY wine cork pumpkin; supplies included. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org

Knitting: 1-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All welcome. 978-345-5968.

Build A Halloween Friend – Candy Corn Mouse: two sessions: 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster; ages 4-up. To register, call 978-874-7416.

Embroidery Club: 3:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Calling all student stitchers, ages 8-12, to join with Ms. Mary Smith and Mrs. Norma Klinkhamer to start some awesome new projects for the fall. This is an 8-week class. To register, call 978-365-4160.

LEGO Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Visit the library and build with your imagination. 978-829-1789.

Walk-A-Lot Here: 5 p.m. Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Each week hike a different route, exploring the mountain and learning about the flora and fauna. 978-464-2987.

Meet Hank Phillippi Ryan: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Meet the author and reporter Hank PhillippiRyan who will talk about her latest book which will be for sale and signing. To register, call 978-3654160.

Zoom – iPhone Photography with Nick DePasquale: 6:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Learn how to take wonderful photographs with your iPhone and how to use apps for editing and post-processing. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org

Friday, Oct. 22

Story Time and Craft: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she reads “Pumpkins” by Ken Robbins, then paint and decorate your own mini pumpkin to take home. To register, call 978-597-1714.

Autumn Pop Up “Play Together” Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Ages 10-18 months. To register, call 978-365-4160, Ext. 5.

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster (outside). ABC stands for Alphabet, Books and Crafts focusing on a new letter each week; ages 3-6 and a caregiver. 978-368-8928.

Story Time with Local Heroes: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join LUK, Inc. for this special story time for children ages 2-7. 978-829-1789.

Preschool Story & Nature Hour – Orange Pumpkins: 10:30 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Enjoy an engaging storybook, make a nature craft, and take a walk on one of the sanctuary’s beautiful trails. To register, call 978-464-2712.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Make a birdhouse and notecards while exploring different ways to be sustainable (all materials provided). To register, call 978-464-2712.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Pannukakku Breakfast: 8-10 a.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy Finnish oven pancake, Finnish coffee bread, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee/tea/cocoa; $10. The event will also feature loaves of Finnish coffee bread for sale, artist Karen Kemp art exhibit and sale, and Literacy Volunteers of Fitchburg and Raivaaja information table. Masks required when not seated and eating.

Fall ‘Super Pop-Up’ Book Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg (outdoors). This event is hosted by the Friends of the Lunenburg Public Library, weather permitting. 978-582-4140.

Costume Magic for Teens & Tweens: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Learn how to create your best costume ever for Halloween, theater, Cosplay or just hanging around town. Presented by Emily Woods. To register, call 978-3654160.

The Forest Before Us: 1 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Join staff members as they talk about forest growth from the last glacial period to the present; ages 10-up. 978-4642987.

Jungle Jim’s Tails and Tales Magic Show: 2-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Comedy, magic, storytelling, and balloon art bring characters to life for children aged 3-11 and their caregivers. To register, call 978829-1789 (masks required for participants over age 2).

Mountain Wild! Life: 2 p.m.; Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. Discover the fascinating lives of the “locals” as staff members talk about wildlife habitats, competition, and survival on Wachusett Mountain; ages 5up. 978-464-2987.

Library LEGO Friends: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join the staff in the Children’s Room for a fun-filled afternoon building Legos; ages 6-12. To register, call 978-534-7522.

Halloween Night Hike and Hayride: 5:30 p.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Experience the magical evening hours at the sanctuary with a guided hike and a hayride through the meadow and learn about native nocturnal animals, afterwards warm up by the campfire and get a Halloween treat. 978-464-2712.