Community Calendar

2022-06-12 -

Sunday, June 12

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. To register, visit www.massaudubon.org.

Spring Concert: 2 p.m.; Tata Auditorium, Leominster City Hall, 25 West St. The Montachusett Chorale will honor the many healthcare professionals, emergency responders; those who have passed since the 2019 December concert, and, as always, our veterans.

Monday, June 13

Messy Monday: 10: 30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Children, ages 2 and up, invited to work on collaborative branch painting. 978- 829-1789

Pandemic Bereavement Support Group: 1 p. m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. A special bereavement group addressing the grief process and its complexities due to the pandemic; hosted by Healthalliance Home Health and Hospice. 978- 582- 4140

Zoom — Job Search Help: 2 p.m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn about opportunities available at Middlesex Community College for job seekers and career changes. Led by Jennifer Migliozzi. To register, visit www. bigelowlibrary.org.

Teen Hours: 3:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Come unwind with friends and play Nintendo Switch, board games, listen to music and more; ages 13-18. www. thayermemoriallibrary.org

Tween Maker space Night — Use Your Voice!: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Create something to raise awareness about a cause you care about (cardboard, paper, markers, and more available to use); ages 9-12. 978- 534-7522

Meditat ion Vir tual Meet-up: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Call 712- 7757463 a couple minutes before the meeting and enter access code 123676# or by computer go to www. freeconferencecal lhd. com/dialer and enter same phone number and access code. 978- 534-7522

Tuesday, June 14

Magical Unicorns Story Time: 10 a. m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy the story “Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorns” by Rhiannon Fielding and make a unicorn decoration; ages 3-7. To register, call 978- 5347522.

Story Time with Miss Jane: 10: 30 a. m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Enjoy songs, finger plays, movement, and stories; all ages. www. fitchburglibrary.org

English Conversation Group: 11 a. m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Practice speaking English with Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Region (masks required if not vaccinated). 978- 343- 8184

Story Time — Be Yourself: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages newborn- 5. www. ashburnhamlibrary.org

Zoom — Picnicking with the Roosevelts: 2 p. m.; Hosted by Bigelow Free Public Library, Clinton. Learn how the Roosevelts found comfort and relief from the suffering and uncertainty of the Great Depression and World War II through the act of picnicking. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3 p. m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill, stop by the group for help. 978- 582- 4140

Library Laps: 5:30 p.m.; Central Park, Clinton. Meet in front of the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton for walking book club or just a relaxing walk around the park. www.bigelowlibrary.org

Music and Moonlight: 6:30- 8 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. The Fitchburg State University Community Orchestra will delight all with a selection of lively Nordic tunes, followed by a guided walk in Saima Park. Mike Potsaid will share his knowledge about some of the flora in the park, focusing on wildflowers in bloom. Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening.

Wednesday, June 15

Move and Groove Story Time: 10 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybooks; ages 3-up. To register, 978- 597-1714 or visit www.townsendlibrary.org.

Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Hollis Hills Farm, 340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg. Join Miss Molly for a fun and interactive story time; all ages. Hosted by Fitchburg Public Library.www. fitchburglibrary.org

Wellness Wednesday — Sprouting for PTSD: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. To register for inperson or via Zoom, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Drop- in Game Afternoon for Grownups: 1- 4 p. m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy some board gaming fun; ages 18-up. 978- 534-7522

Lego Club: 3 p. m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

Teen Bullet Journal Book Club: 3 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Participants will receive a kit that includes a journal, pens, stencils, stickers and more. Meet monthly to work on your journal; ages 12-18. www. ashburnhamlibrary.org

Wellness Wednesday: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Presented inperson or via Zoom, by Sproutchange and Germinemos. To register, visit www.bigelowlibrary.org.

Adult Craft Lab: 6:30 p. m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Make Sea Glass Painted Bottles; all supplies included; ages 16up. To register, visit www. lunenburglibrary.org.

Jeopardy! Game Night: 6: 30 p. m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Ready to flex your trivia skills and win a prize? This free event is for ages 18- up. To register, call 978- 534-7522.

Thursday, June 16

‘ This Way, Charlie’ Story and Craft Time: 10 a. m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this special story time about making friends and being kind with the story ‘ This Way, Charlie” by Caron Lewis; ages 3-7. To register, call 978- 5347522.

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. A volunteer from the Alzheimer’s Association will talk about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, common warning signs, importance of early detection and more. To register, visit www.lunenburglibrary.org.

Knitting: 12:30- 3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters to work on your project or ask questions; all welcome. 978-345-5968

Creative Drama for Kids: 4 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Get silly with your little one as you explore senses, feelings, and movement; ages 2- 6 and a caregiver. To register, visit www.thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Lego Club: 4 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Bring your imagination and build Lego creations with the library staff; Legos provided; ages 5-12. 978- 829-1789

Story Time with Miss Maren: 4:13 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books; ages newborn- 5. www.thayermemoriallibrary.org

Pandemic Bereavement Group: 5 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Bereavement Counselor Renee Anderson and Clinical Social Worker Kristina Ceckowski of Umass Memorial Health will discuss pandemic impacts grief, funeral restrictions, isolation and more. To register, call 978- 534-7522.

Cannabis, Coffee & Conversation with the Commissioners: 6 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. 413-222-1538

History of the Rail Trail: 6:30 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Led by Craig Della Penna who has been involved in much of the rail trail development in the northeast; free. 978- 8291780

Live Music — Hungrytown: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy live music on the lawn with Hungrytown, a folk music duo from Vermont. www.bigelowlibrary.org

Adult Craft Night: 7 p. m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. www.ashbylibrary.org

Friday, June 17

HOLA! Bilingual Family Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Discover new books, rhymes, and songs together. www. bigelowlibrary.org

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy the alphabet, books, and a craft; ages 3- 6 and a caregiver. 978-368- 8928

Dedic at ion Cer e - mony: 1:30 p.m.; Eugene J. Capoccia Community Center, 138 Viscoloid Ave., Leominster. Celebrate and dedicate the Allencrest Learning Center in honor of beloved past Executive Director, Eugene J. Capoccia. Light refreshments served. RSVP to Denise Ivaldi at 978-728- 6972.

Saturday, June 18

Friend of the Library Book Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Shop for books for all ages and all genres. www. bigelowlibrary.org

Genealogy Help Session: 10 a.m.-noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. This program is offered in partnership with the Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society; walk-ins welcome. 978- 534-7522

Pride Month Drop- In Crafts: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Celebrate PRIDE all month long in the library Makerspace with Wooden Pride Magnets. www.ashburnhamlibrary.org

Friends of the Library Book Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Offering thousands of gently used books, DVDS and CDS donated by community members. 978- 5347522

Sea Life Lego Building Club: 10:30 a.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. This month’s challenge will be “Ocean of Possibilities”. Create an undersea world, pirate ship and more. To register, visit www. bigelowlibrary.org.

Botanical Printmaking Workshop: 11 a. m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Participants will work with a gel plate, acrylic paints, and pickings from your own home garden to make beautiful botanical prints without a press with local artist Ann-marie Lobollita. To register, visit www. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

Sunday, June 19

Finnish Summer Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy live music and dancng, outdoor games, chess tournament, chicken barbecue and more. For details, visit www.saima-park.org.