Community Calendar
Sunday, Feb. 19
Leominster Restaurant Week: City of Leominster. Support local restaurants today through Feb. 25. Restaurants participating include — 435 Bar & Grille, Aroma Joe’s, Boscado Tapas Bar, Brazucao Lanches, Comeketo Brazilian Steakhouse, Cristina’s Restaurant, D’angelo Grilled Sandwiches, Ei Coqui, The Fix Burger Bar, Logan’s Table, Mellos Mexican Bar and Grill, Papa Gino’s, Roasted Peppers, TC Lando’s.
Monday, Feb. 20 101st Annual George Washington Hatchet Hunt:
9 a.m.; Athol Community Elementary School, 1064 Pleasant St., Athol. Children, ages preschool to 15, invited to scout the property, looking for hidden gifts.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Winter Krafty Kids Make & Take: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Drop-in to make something for your backyard birds, sock snowmen doorstoppers, and a planter to force bulbs for spring. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Drop-in Crafts: 10 a.m.-noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Children, ages 4 and up and their families welcome to create their own Tiny Town for imaginative play and/or make Prehistoric Pencil Pals (while supplies last). 978-534-7522.
The Story Time Gym: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Have fun making your way through the obstacle course with steppingstones, hop spots, balance beams, tunnels and more, then enjoy a story, poem, or finger play; ages 2-5. To register, call 978-597-1714.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-8747416.
Story Time with Miss Jane:
10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.
Story Time — Birthdays:
11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of birthday-themed stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org
English Conversation Class: 11 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Open to all speakers of all languages and abilities. Registration preferred, however, walk-ins welcome. To register, contact Literacy Volunteers of the Montachusett Region at 978-343-8184.
Freedom Songs: 1-2:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Bright
Start Touring Theatre presents this musical journey in honor of Black History Month; ages 8-up. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Romantic Movie Matinee: 1-3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, watch the movie “The Notebook.” thayermemoriallibrary.org
Family Crafternoon (Session 1):
1:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Bring your creativity to experiment with assorted designs and colors in this easy to do tie-dye family craft program; ages 5-up with adult assistance. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Family Crafternoon (Session 2):
2:30 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Bring your creativity to experiment with assorted designs and colors in this easy to do tie-dye family craft program; ages 5-up with adult assistance.
To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Stitchcraft Knitting & Crochet Group: 3-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Chat while working on a project, or learn a new skill. 978-582-4140.
Professor Bugman — Hide-aBug: 3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Yikes! A Roach! These things are scary, but what is even scarier is everything when you are a big, fat, tasty insect. Join Professor Bugman to learn to build a shelter fit for a bug; ages 6-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Live Animal Show: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Meet a Screaming
Hairy Armadillo, a Fennec Fox, a Coati, and more interesting animals up close with Animal Adventures. 978-534-7522.
Mario Kart Tournament: 3-4:30 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Ashburnham. Race to the library for a Mario Kart Tournament and take turns trying different races. To register, visit ashburnhamlibrary. org.
Girl Scouts’ Science of Snow: 5:30-7:15 p.m.; Leominster
Public Library, 30 West St. Learn all about snow, the distinct types of snowflakes, and more while earning your first official Girl Scout patch; free. Daisies (grades K-1) meet at 5:30 p.m.; Brownies (grades 2-3) meet at 6:30 p.m. Register at https:// bit. ly/snowleominster
Tuesday Book Club: 6 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Read and discuss “The Queen of Palmyra” by Minrose Gwin. To reserve a copy of the book, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Pajama Story Time: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Wind down and get ready for bed with Miss Jessie with stories, songs, dancing along to nursery rhymes, and quiet yoga; ages 2-6. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Backyard Growing: 6:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Presented by the Westminster Agricultural Commission, the topic is “Challenges to the Local Food System”. 978-874-7416.
Macrame Level 2: 7 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Make a wall hanging. For tweens, ages 9-12, who have participated in one of the beginner macramé classes or who have learned macramé previously. To register, call 978534-7522.
Virtual Movie Club: 8 p.m.; Hosted by Townsend Public Library. Watch the movie “Big Fish” and then discuss it with the group. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Pre-k Story Time: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Help your child develop a lifelong love of reading with stories, activities, rhymes, and songs; ages 4-5. lunenburglibrary.org
Paint a Ballonicorn: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Magic Brush Pottery of Tewksbury to paint this friendly-looking pal any way you like. To register, call 978-5347522.
Story Time with Miss Molly:
10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Songs, finger plays, movement, and stories. 978-829-1789.
Move and Groove Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie as she moves and grooves her way through your favorite storybooks; ages 2-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Babytime: 10:30 a.m.; Forbush
Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Songs, stories, and fun for the littlest patrons; ages 0-24 months. 978-8747416.
Introduction to Shark Biology: 11 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Enjoy this very cool shark event presented by Atlantic White Shark Conservancy — how they grow, what they eat and where they live; ages 6-up. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Story Time — Birthdays: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for a morning of birthday-themed stories, rhymes, and a fun craft; ages 0-5. ashburnhamlibrary.org
Quilting at Forbush: Noon-3 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. This is a group for quilters to gather and work on their own projects. 978-874-6154.
Art Program: 12:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Contact 978-874-7416 for details.
Tween Movie Afternoon: 1 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Bring a pillow and a blanket and enjoy some snacks as you watch “The Mitchells vs the Machines”. 978-534-7522.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: 1-4 p.m.; Spanish American Center, 112 Spruce St., Leominster. Vaccines being offered include Moderna for 18 and older and Pfizer for 5 and older. To register, call 978-534-3145.
Senior Center Book Club: 1 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Read and discuss “The Love of My Life” by Rosie Walsh. To register, call 978-597-1710.
Winter Bingo: 2 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Jessie for a fun afternoon of Bingo, all ages. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
STEAM Team — Bouncing Ball: 2 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Explore science concepts and STEAM activities and make a bouncing polymer ball; ages 6-12. To register, call 978-829-1789.
Kids Crafternoon: 3 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Do you want to build a snowman? Create your own special snow person with clay and accessories. To register, call 978-8274115.
Terrific Terrariums: 3 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Learn the basics of succulent care by getting your hands dirty and creating your own miniature terrarium; presented by New England Botanical Garden. To register, visit thayermemoriallibrary.org.
YA Book Group: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Read and discuss “Five Total Strangers” by Natalie D. Richards. Eat pizza and play Book Bingo. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Community Yoga: 5:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Regardless of skill level, this class is open to everyone. 978-8747416.
Intergenerational Tai Chi:
6 p.m.; Townsend Senior Center, 16 Dudley Road. Jeff Cote, The Occidental Taoist, will lead this class, open to the community. To register, visit townsendlibrary. org.
Adult Book Club: 6 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Read and discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. 978-8747416.
Seven Bridge Open Mic Night:
6-7:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. All writing welcome — poems, songs, literary masterpieces, commercial fiction, nonfiction, humor, plays and more. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Teen Murder Mystery Party: 6-8 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join library staff for a night of mayhem, mystery, and murder. Play a character, find clues, and catch a killer; grades 7-12. To register, visit leominsterlibrary.org.
Online Hometown Habitats — Coasts: 7 p.m.; Hosted by Mass Audubon. Celebrate the components, creatures, and relationships that make Massachusetts coastlines vibrant, fascinating, essential, and awe-inspiring. To register, visit massuaudon.org.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Espanol para los ninos: 10 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Sing, dance, color and talk Spanish together; ages 3-6. Led by Senora Emily West. forbushlibrary.org
Owl Pellet Dissection: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Learn all about owls with Laurie Nehring, local naturalist. To register, call 978534-7522.
Drop-in — Buttons, Magnets and Keychains: 10 a.m.-noon; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. The library staff will have the Button Machine going strong to make buttons, magnets, and key chains. 978-5347522.
Story Time with Miss Maren: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Enjoy songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org
Build with Your Family: 10:30 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Parent and children welcome to use materials like Legos, Plusplus, Kapla and more to build. Ashburnhamlibrary.org
Knitting: 12:30-3 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join other knitters in the Garden Room; all welcome. 978-3455968.
Introduction to Writing: 1 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Learn more about writing fiction, nonfiction, essays, and more. To register, visit thayermemorialibrary.org.
Pop-up Art Needle Felted Cat in a Box: 1 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Learn how to needle felt a cat using a barbed needle and wool; box included; ages 12-up. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Story Time: 1:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster; ages 3-up. 978874-7416.
Chinese Acrobat: 2:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Enjoy a performance by Li Liu, longtime acrobat who has traveled and performed extensively throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Magic Show: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy this family magic show with one of New England’s funniest magicians, Tommy James, who will present a rollercoaster ride of magic entertainment. 978534-7522.
Virtual — Community Read Event:
3:30 p.m.; Hosted by Leominster Public Library. “Stand Up Nation: Humor and Identity in Multiethnic America” will be a conversation between Dr. David Gillota, Associate Professor of English, University of Wisconsin-platteville and Dr. Demisty Bellinger-delfeld, Associate Professor of English at Fitchburg State University.
Espanol para los estudiantes:
4 p.m.; Forbush Memorial
Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Learn the basics of Spanish including colors, numbers, days of week, animals and more; ages 6-11. Led by Senora Emily West. forbushlibrary.org
Family Movie Night: 5:30-7 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Watch the movie “Arthur & the Minimoys,” To register, call 978827-4115.
Puzzle Race: 5:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Gather your team of up to four people to compete against other groups in a timed jigsaw puzzle competition. To register, visit townsendlibrary. org.
Trevor the Games Man: 6:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Stiltwalking, Cooperative Games, jokes, comedy, laughter and fun; ages 6-14. thayermemoriallibrary.com
Great Decisions 2023: 6:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Topic is “Politics in Latin America.” To register, call 978-874-7416.
Film Night for Grown-ups: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Watch the movie “Till”, rated PG-13. 978534-7522.
Teen Movie Night: 6:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Watch the movie “The Princess Bride”, rated PG. 978534-7522.
Stuffie Sleepover: 6:30 p.m.; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., Clinton. Bring a stuffed animal friend with you, enjoy stories, and make a sleep sack, then tuck him/ her in before you leave. Come back on Friday to pick him/ her up. To register, visit bigelowlibrary.org.
Virtual — Meet the Author:
7 p.m.; Hosted by Lunenburg Public Library. Join Dr. Earnestine Jenkins for a presentation about her recently published book “Black Artists in America, From the Great Depression to Civil Rights”. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Friday, Feb. 24
Once Upon a Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Leominster City Hall, 25 West St. Activities, crafts, snacks, and more provided. Prince and princess costumes welcomed, but not required.
This is a free event, no tickets needed.
Make Plant Potions: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Calling all wizards, fairies, and other magical beings to make plant potions with New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill; ages 8-10. To register, call 978-534-7522.
Medicare Seminar: 10 a.m.Noon; Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation Street, Worcester. Blue Cross experts will help you navigate the complexities of Medicare and answer questions about plans and benefits. To register, call 800-262-2583.
MOC CFCE Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Join MOC for this pop-up playgroup. info@mocinc. org
Henna Alchemy: 11 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Mandy Roberge from Wicked Good Henna will teach all about henna. 978-874-7416.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Compete against others in this tournament; open to grades 5-8. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Zumbini: 11:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Julie Quirk from Studio Q for this motivational experience featuring music, colorful scarves, bongo drums, bubbles, and dancing with disco lights. To register, visit townsendlibrary. org.
COVID Vax Clinic: 1-5 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. The Fitchburg Board of Health is hosting a Pfizer vaccine and booster clinic for ages 5-up; bring your vaccine card. 508-922-4138.
Wicked Good Henna — Part 1: 2-3 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Mandy Roberge will lead this program. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Unlock-the-box — Breakout the Superheroes: 2 p.m.; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Families and/or small groups of 2-8 people invited to work as a team to follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and open the box before it is too late; ages 6-up. To register, call 978-829-1789.
Wicked Good Henna — Part 2: 3-4 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Mandy Roberge will lead this program. To register, visit townsendlibrary.org.
Graphic Novel Design: 3:30 p.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Each month read a graphic novel, then chat about it while doing a fun activity. This month’s book is “Amulet, Book One: The Stonekeeper” by Kazu Kibuishi. Copies available at the library. 978-874-7416.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Pannukakku Breakfast: 8-10 a.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Enjoy Finnish oven pancake, bacon, sausage, fruit, juice, Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa; $10. Loaves of coffee bread for sale, along with artisan goods by artist Karen Kemp and various vendors. saima-park.org
Ski, Snowshoe, or Hike: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Finnish coffee bread and beverages sold in the Function Hall. All invited to bring a bag lunch. saima-park.org Saturday Craft Camp: 10 a.m.2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Drop in the Makerspace for an easy winter craft. 978-8274115.
Wildlife Tracking for Beginners:
10 a.m.-noon; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Learn basic track and trail patterns of local wildlife and then practice those skills along the trails. To register, visit massaudubon.org. Tech Help at the Library: 10 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Signup for a 15-minute tech session to learn more about the Libby app, laptops, phones and more. To register, visit lunenburglibrary.org.
Read to a THERAPAWS Therapy Pet: 10:30 a.m.-noon; Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Therapy pets available for your child to read to. 978-829-1789.
Celebrate National Sauna Week:
10:30 a.m.; Finnish
Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Marci Haneisen will present a power point presentation about Finland’s beloved tradition of Sauna Week. Following the program, visit the center’s Sauna Museum. saimapark.org
Monster Movie Double Feature:
10:30 a.m.; Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. 978-874-7416. Saturday Story Time: 11 a.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Ashburnham. Join Miss Tiffany for friendship-themed stories, songs, and parachute play; ages 0-5. 978-827-411 Perler Bead Fun: 2:30 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Use your creativity using these colorful plastic fusible beads. To register, call 978534-7522.