Item calendar for the June 17 Item

2022-06-17 04:54:43 By : Mr. Michael Zhang

Editor's note: Send listings for events happening in any of the seven towns to: TheItem@telegram.com. 

Berlin Public Library: is open to the public. Book in a Bag Jr., for younger patrons, subscription for five library books and goodies, just return the books for a month; pickup will be the first Monday of the month. email sfoster@cwmars.org to register. Advisory Board Zoom meetings, Monday, June 27, 7 p.m.; email sfoster@cwmars.org. BookTalk for Teens Monday, June 20, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Email sfoster@cwmars.org. To sign up for virtual programming, contact Berlin Public Library, (978) 838-2812 or email sfoster@cwmars.org.

Berlin’s Family Food Pantry: is open, by appointment, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (774) 245-8320 for information or to make an appointment. The Berlin Family Food Pantry serves residents of Berlin, as well as non-residents who are employed by the Town of Berlin, or students/families in the Berlin school system. Go to www.berlinfamilyfoodpantry.org for information on what is provided or to learn ways to donate and help the mission. 

Bolton Access TV: June 19-25: At 8 p.m., tune in for the Voices of Metro West's Sun, Sand, and Serf Concert as the group preformed a wide selection of summer themed pop hits. Then at 10 p.m., there is a recap of the Bolton Pride Parade. Starting at Emerson, the parade marched to the Common, where there were more festivities to honor and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Find the whole schedule online at BoltonAccess.TV.

Red Cross Swim Lessons: Bolton Town Beach July 11-15, July 18-22 and July 25-29.  For  information or to register, go to www.townofbolton.com/parks-recreation-commission/pages/current-program-information. You must be a Bolton resident to register for the Learn to Swim program. 

Care Closet: at Nashoba Regional High School open. Students have access to clothing, personal hygiene products, school supplies and grab- and-go food, no questions asked. Students just come to the library and take what they need. Donations are needed. The most popular items are shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, body wash, dress clothes and shoes. Gently used formal and semiformal clothing ( for interviews, DECA competitions, prom, semi formal dances) are appreciated. Contact Tracy Landry, school librarian, tlandry@nrsd.net, or Emily Chaves, library assistant, at echaves@nrsd.net with questions or to donate to the closet.   

Rededication of Bridge: Sunday, June 19, 10:30 a.m., in name of AMSAN John "Jay" Burkhardt Jr. He was killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Virginia on June 22, 1990. He was the crewman on the helicopter and one of four lost. He was 21. 

Networking Seminar: Thursday, June 23, 7-8 p.m., at the Boylston Public Library, featuring etiquette consultant Janet Parnes, designed for those who find networking awkward and/or unrewarding to learn practical techniques to make it better. The seminar is free, but space is limited. Register on the library's website, tinyurl.com/NetwkBoyls.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill: Uprooted Land Art, by W. Gary Smith, runs through Nov. 1. The Ramble is open  with a new children's garden. Summer evenings in June, July and August every Thursday, with small bites, craft beers and wine, hikes and sunsets over the reservoir. Visit www.nebg.org for information and registration.

Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary: trails open Saturdays through Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibit, "The Sanctuary of Nature," by the Rockport Art Association and Museum," is on view through Sept. 11 at the Linden Street Gallery, 690 Linden St. The exhibit showcases the landscapes and seascapes of Cape Ann in every season.For information, call (508) 869-3434 or info@SummerStarWildlife.org.

Programs at Bigelow Library: Presidential History Programs via Zoom, in collaboration with other libraries on the following Tuesdays at 2 p.m.: June 28, "John F. Kennedy and World War II"; July 12, "Books, Boots and Bridles: The Story of the Horseback Librarians," FDR initiative; July 26, "A Civil Rights Investigation: Mississippi Burning," LBJ presidency; Aug. 9, "FDR's Four Freedoms"; Aug. 23, "The Energy Crisis of the 1970s," Jimmy Carter's presidency; and Aug. 30, "Life and Times of President Ronald Reagan." Armchair Travel programs via Zoom, from 2-3 p.m.: June 21, a virtual trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with the Traveling Librarian; July 19, a virtual trip to Cambodia with travel photographer Jack Homes; and Aug. 16, a virtual trip to Norway with the Traveling Librarian. For information, contact the Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., (978) 365-4061, mfournier@cwmars.org. You can also reach the Bigelow Library by visiting 54 Walnut St. Hours are Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The full calendar is available at  www.bigelowlibrary.org/calendar.

Museum of Russian Icons:  In support of Ukraine, the museum reinstalls Lesia Sochor's "Pysanka: Symbol of Renewal," through July 24, featuring three new works in response to the crisis. "Tea is for Tradition" exhibit, through Oct. 2, featuring an array of objects associated with tea drinking and the infusion of tea culture in Russian Art, craft and literature, including samovars, wooden dolls. "Images of Atheism: The Soviet Assault on Religion," through Oct. 2. New hours, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., no reservations needed. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.

Item Appeal Representatives: will meet with clients the first and third Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., in the basement of St. John's Church. The next sessions are July 6 and 20. Subject to change due to COVID and volunteer availability. Masks required. Money is not given out at the time; this is to fill out the forms to start the process. Funds are still very limited, but representatives will try their best to help those in need.

Book Sale: sponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Free Public Library, is Friday, June 17, 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the library, 54 Walnut St. Volunteers needed to help sort the donated books and assist during the event. For information and to sign up, contact Heidi Caissie at FriendsofBigelowLibrary@gmail.com, or text/call (781) 290-7344.

Clinton Polish American Veterans: 75th anniversary Polish picnic, Saturday, June 18, 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission to the celebration; traditional Polish food available for purchase throughout the afternoon. Flag raising and rifle firing ceremony at 11:45 a.m. by the flagpole. The hall is at 292 Green St.

0.0 Race at Sterling Street Brewery: Thursday, June 23, 6-8 p.m. to benefit Habitat of North Central Massachusetts. Beer, band and your entrance fee will help build and repair houses. Get a medal as soon as you cross the starting line. Register at https://conta.cc/3xbVvI9. The brewery is at 175 Sterling St.

Bruce Jacques: at Clinton Turner Hall, 60 Branch St., Friday, June 24, 7-10 p.m. Admission $10. Tickets can be purchased at Clinton Turner Hall. Public welcome. 

Library Passes: The Bigelow Free Public Library offers discount tickets to attractions throughout Massachusetts, some of which are printable from home: American Heritage Museum in Hudson; Animal Adventures in Bolton; Discovery Museum in Acton; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Museum of Science, the Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium and the USS Constitution Museum, all in Boston; Mass Audubon, with various locations around the state, notably Drumlin Farm in Lincoln; EcoTarium in Worcester; Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge; Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston; Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton; Trustees of Reservation with sites around Massachusetts, including Fruitlands in Harvard and the deCordova Sculpture Museum in Lincoln. Discount passes can be reserved online through the library’s website, www.bigelowlibrary.org, or by calling (978) 365-4160.

Clinton Senior Center: is open. See Clintonma.gov for details. To register for programs, call Shannon at (978) 733-4747, ext. 303.  Outreach, every day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the center. Line dancing, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. , Parks and Recreation building. Caregivers Connect, third Monday, 9:30 a.m.  Art class, Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Cards, Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Home Cooked Meals, every Wednesday, registration $5 the Monday before lunch. Monthly Birthday Celebrations, first Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. Bereavement Support, last Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., call to reserve a spot. Cake Decorating the fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., $5 advance registration. Yarn It all Knitting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. at the center, call for space. Cribbage, Thursdays, 9 a.m. Wellness Checks, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Bingo, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Turner Hall. Coffee Chat, Fridays, 9-11 a.m., in the main dining room of the center. Bandstand Revisited, music with Paul Daley from the '50s-'80s, first Friday a month, 9 a.m. Mahjong, Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m. Senior vans through the Worcester Regional Transit Authority are running on a normal schedule. Fuel Assistance Program for seniors: through New England Farm Worker's Council, based on household income. For information, call (978) 342-4520 or the senior center.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly in person meetings at The Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St., Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting time.  TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weight-loss support group. First meeting is free. For information, contact Ann, (978) 368-1620, or www.tops.org.

Clinton Senior Center Fitness Programs: at the senior center unless noted. See Clintonma.gov for details. To register for programs or Zoom link, call (978) 733-4747. SilverSneakers BOOM Mind Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Zumba on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Parks and Recreation. Chair Yoga, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Parks and Recreation. Meditation with Jeff Cote, Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m. Strength-Balance, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga, Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Clinton High School Food Pantry: open for students and families needing assistance. There is new clothing, personal care items and food to students in need. There are grab-and-go, easy to prepare meals, toiletries and a small selection of diapers. Students should email their counselors to gain access and they will be able to choose what they need, when they need it. Contact Lauren Pupecki, pupeckil@clinton.k12.ma.us or Marissa Garrity, garritym@clinton.k12.ma.us.

WHEAT updates: Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. WHEAT’s Community Café Free Lunch Program is available for pick-up Monday-Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. All welcome. WHEAT’s Community Café Free Dinner Program is available for pick-up Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. All welcome. WHEAT’s Food Pantry Program is available Monday-Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Looking to volunteer? Check out all the opportunities, www.uwotc.org/wheat. WHEAT’s program information can be found on www.uwotc.org/wheat or on Facebook at @WHEATCC.

Lancaster Recycling Center: will be open and Saturday, June 18 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting. The center is closed on Father's Day.

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest: to benefit The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation, Saturday, June 25,at the Fairgrounds at Lancaster, 318 Seven Bridge Road (Route 117). Over 30 breweries and other libation vendors, food trucks, yard games and live band to help those in need. VIP ticket holders 2-6 p.m., regular ticket holders, 3-6 p.m. Admission includes access to unlimited 4oz samples from over 20 different liquor and beer vendors, outdoor yard games, food trucks, and live music. VIP tickets, $55, includes a stainless steel beer cup, regular tickets $45. Buy at NashobaBrewfest.com. Sponsorship levels include tickets to the event and can be tax deductible. Email dave@jlcarrfoundation.com for information. This is a 21 and older event. Valid government issued photo ID will be required. No pets allowed.  

Little Free Pantry Summer Guidelines: accepting diapers, baby wipes, toiletries and feminine hygiene products. Also accepting dry foods like boxed cereal, summer snacks for children, fish crackers and chips.  USDA recommendations: Canned foods and other shelf-stable foods (condiments) cannot be stored in places exposed to high or low temperature extremes. The pantry gets hot in the summer and cannot keep donated perishables or canned foods in the pantry or donate them to the WHEAT food pantry.  The pantry is located at the First Church, 725 Main St., open 24/7 and stocked by the community for the community.

Sterling Farmers Market: Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m., 1 Park St., Butterick Building. Farmers interested in signing up should email Pineofamilyfarm@aol.com.

Library Summer Reading Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Summer Reading program for ages birth to 19 begins with registration on Tuesday, June 21, with the last day to register Saturday July 23, with people invited to log reading hours and enter tickets into the raffle on Thursday, Aug. 11, 8 p.m. pre-readers can be read to, children can log their hours read and receive a sticker to complete the mystery puzzle sticker poster. Visit the website to register. Families also invited to join the 100 Books of Summer Reading Challenge. Beginning on Tuesday, June 21, stop by the Children's room to pick up a list of 100 favorite children's books and start checking them out; read all 100, or mix and match with some of your favorites, and turn in your completed list by Aug. 11 to earn a prize; call for information. Explorer's Club: Feel the Beat, Tuesday, June 21, 2:30 p.m., play games, sign and form a band using rhythm instruments; registration required, open to kindergarten through grade 4. Summer Reading StoryWalk About Town, begins June 21 in the center of town, beginning and ending at the library; peek in windows, or in gardens, of buildings along the route to discover pages, while exploring businesses and organization. LEGO Family Challenge: LEGO That Book, June 21-Aug. 11; create a LEGO masterpiece to celebrate a book you enjoyed during summer reading; you can work at home and submit potos of the book and creation, and you can work at the library for any drop-in LEGO times: Wednesday, June 22, 2:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; photos creations made at home may be brought to the library or emailed to aiannucci@cwmars.org. Summer Reading Kickoff with Dinoman, Thursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m., at the First Church in Sterling, with Bob Lisaius, aka Dinoman; presented by the Friends of the Conant Public Library.  

Library Children's Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Masterpiece Mondays, June 27 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and July 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., art supplies and workspace will be available in the Baker Room, all ages, no registration. Cookies for the Red, White and Blue, Wednesday, June 29, 4 p.m., to decorate for your July 4 celebration, for children 8 and older, registration required. Storytime with "Elephant and Piggie," Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m., featuring the book by Mo Willems; for children 2 and older with caregiver, registration required. "Elephant and Piggie" photo opportunity, Thursday, June 30, 11:30 a.m.-noon, library lawn (in case of rain, indoors); no registration required. 

Library Adult Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Books-to-Movies Discussion Group, Thursday, June 16, 6:30 p.m., to discuss "Dune," both the 1965 science fiction novel and the new movie; copies of each format will be available at the front desk, no registration required.  Parents' Night Out Book Club, Wednesday, June 29, 6:30 p.m., to discuss "Four Seasons in Rome, a memoir of twins and travel by Anthony Doerr; weather permitting the meeting will be on the lawn, bring a chair, no registration. June Cookebook Club, with recipes from "Bare Minimum Dinners," by Jenna Helwig, or "Treasury of Southern Baking," by Cheryl Day, Wednesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.; register to say which recipe you will be preparing. Local Author Panel: Writing for the LGBTQ+ Community, Thursday, June 30, 7 p.m.; virtual conversation with Bren Batacian, Anna Burke, Federico Erebia, Jane C. Esther and Sarah Jean Horowitz; registration required, in collaboration with several other libraries.

Senior Center Events: Call (978) 422-3032 for information and any Zoom links. Parkinson's Support, Wednesday, June 22, 3:30 p.m. (Zoom available). Foot clinic, with Andrea, Thursday, June 23, by appointment, $45. SMLD Safety Presentation, Thursday, June 23, 9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Friday, June 24, 7:30-9 a.m., $4 suggested donation. Senior Center closed at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, for the volunteer appreciation event.  Friends of Sterling Senior Center Christmas in July Fundraiser, drawing 29; prize $200 in scratch tickets, $1 per ticket, six for $5, on sale at the senior center. Trip to American Heritage Museum in Hudson, Thursday, June 30, 1 p.m., $15, van ride, $2. Caregiver Support, Thursday, June 30, 3-4:30 p.m. Congregate lunch daily, 11:30 a.m., reservations required, $3 suggested donation. 

Sterling Street Market: will be set up Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Most weeks, the market will be set up on the common. There is no fee for vendors; you need to provide your own table, chair and tent, if you want one, with weights on each of the legs. Register to be a vendor at artonpark@aol.com.

Sterling Recreation: Music Together Summer Sampler for infants-age 5, Mondays, July 11-Aug. 8, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; 1835 Town Hall, fee $82, sibling $62. Other activities Monday through Thursday  including Sterling Sports Adventure for grades 1-8, June 27-30, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Houghton and Chocksett, $170; Mass Force Beach Volleyball for ages 10-18, June 27-30, 1-4 p.m., Sholan Park, $100; New Heights Skills Clinic, entering grades 2-9, July 18-21, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chocksett School, $170; Togo Palazzi Basketball Clinic, ages 8-16, July 25-28, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chocksett School, $165. Sterling Recreation Tennis Clinic, ages 8-16, sessions July 18-21, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-11, 9-11 a.m., West Sterling Tennis Courts, $90 a session. Summer STEM, for those entering grades 1-5, July 5-8, 9 a.m.-noon, 1835 Old Town Hall, $300. LEGO Bricq Motion, for those entering grades 1-5, Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon, 1835 Old Town Hal, $300. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Sterling Grange Public Supper: Saturday, July 16, 5:30 p.m., at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road. Ham, potato salad, tossed salad, rolls and dessert served. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Grange Hall Renovation Fund and community service projects. Reservations can be made by calling (508) 886-2341 or emailing your name and number of tickets to sterlinggrange53@gmail.com.

Summer Art and Creativity for Kids: run by Sterling Recreation: Center Stage Sterling, for those entering grades 5-9, Monday-Thursday, July 11-21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chocksett Middle School Theater, $250. Cake Wars for those entering grades 5-12, Monday-Thursday, July 25-28, 9 a.m.-noon, Chocksett Cafeteria, $175. Crafty Kids, for those entering grades 1-4, Monday-Thursday, Aug. 14-18, 12:30-3 p.m., 1835 Old Town Hall, $150. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Summer Active for Adults and Teens: run by Sterling Recreation: Adult Tennis Clinic for ages 18 and older, Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., West Sterling Tennis Courts, $160. Morning Yoga on the Beach, Wednesdays, June 29-Aug. 3, 7-8 a.m., Sholan Park, $65, drop in $13. Total Body Workout Plus, Mondays, July 18-Aug. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., or Fridays, July 22-Aug. 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m.,1835 Old Town Hall, $90 for six weeks. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Summer Lake for Children: run by Sterling Recreation: Half Day Summer Lake Program for children entering grades 1-8, July 5-15, $140, July 18-29, $150, July 31-Aug. 12, $150, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sholan Park; one week option, $80 a week; Full Day Summer Lake Program for children entering grades 1-6, July 5-15, July 18-29, July 31-Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $525, Sholan Park and field trips; one week option, $263 a week; Pollywog Program for children entering kindergarten, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug. 8-12, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sholan Park, $80; Counselor in Training Program for those entering grade 9 and older, July 5-July 15, July 18-29, July 31-Aug. 12, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Sholan Park, $40. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Beaman Library Programs: email beaman@cwmars.org at least 24 hours prior to register for programs unless otherwise noted. Summer Reading program for adults, Read Beyond the Beaten Path for adults, runs June through August. If you read at least 100 minutes of content during summer months, you will be eligible for prize drawings. Mindful Meditation with Carol McGuiggan, Wednesdays, June 22, 6:30 p.m., bring a yoga mat or sitting cushion; registration needed. Make Dinner at the library, Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m.; four fold quesadillas with Food Explorers, all ingredients provided, then enjoy dinner on the front law; email jwright@cwmars.org 24 hours prior. Nonfiction Book Discussion Group, Friday, June 24, 1 p.m., to discuss "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting," by Lisa Genova. Ukelele Day, Saturday, June 25, 9-11:30 a.m. learn to play, try out different ukeleles, perform and enjoy mini-concerts; for all ages and all abilities. Cast Iron Cooking, Thursday, June 30, 6 p.m. to learn how to cook with cast iron, including fire safety, building a good fire and care of cast iron. 

Beaman Library Teen Programs: Email jwright@cwmars.org to register for all teen programs and receive link if needed. Read Beyond the Beaten Path summer reading; for 100 minutes of reading, the readers can earn a Beanstack badge and claim a scratch off ticket for prizes. Post-It Note Art ongoing throughout summer; stop by the teen space and create a piece of art with material provided, then add it to the display. Make Dinner at the library, Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m.; four fold quesadillas with Food Explorers, all ingredients provided, then enjoy dinner on the front law; email jwright@cwmars.org 24 hours prior. Crafternoon, Thursday,  June 23, 3 p.m.; Books and Banter, Wednesday, June 29, 7 p.m., to talk about your current read on Zoom; registration needed. 

West Boylston Senior Center: For information, costs and to register for a class/activity, call the Center at (508) 835-6916. Berg Florist Flower Arrangement, Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m., to make a red, white and blue arrangement, $15 due on registration, preference to West Boylston residents. Bemis Farms Summer Porch Pot, Wednesday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.; Tina Bemis will choose from a variety of fresh plants to create something; All plant material is supplied, bring your own scissors/clippers and gloves, no sharing; $25, preference to West Boylston residents, payment due at time of registration.

Beaman Library Children's Programs: Email ssmith@cwmars.org to register and for any virtual links, unless notified otherwise. Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Reading Program is underway. Check with the staff for information. Take and Make Crafts, Tuesdays, June 21 through Aug. 16, grab a kit and make at home, email to reserve a kit. Zoo Animal Program, Wednesdays, June 22-Aug. 17, 11 a.m., stream a live cam in the meeting room, read stories about the featured animal and create a craft, email a week in advance to sign up. Beyond the Beaten Path Trivia Night for Families, Wednesday, June 29, 6:30 p.m., winner will receive two tickets to Davis Farmland; email with "Trivia" in the subject line by June 23. Billboard Detectives, Thursday, June 30, or Friday, July 1, visit the Rail Trail in West Boylston on Thursday or Friday during daylight hours and walk the trail doing the activities on the story boards, then receive a prize for finishing; Email with "Billboard Detective" in the subject line by June 23. Art Camp, Thursday, July 7. 5 p.m., for upper elementary students (grades 4-6_ to learn about famous artists and create your own art using one artist's methods, email with "Art" in the subject by June 28. Dino Tea Party, Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m., to read the book "Tea Rex," by Molly Idle and enjoy dinosaur-inspired snacks and make fizzing dino eggs and fossil prints; email "Dino" in the subject line by June 30 to reserve; rain date Friday, July 15. Books and Brownies the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. for children beginning to read chapter books. Books and Brownies, Older Reader Edition, first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for children reading more difficult chapter books. Pokemon Club, the third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.in the library, to swap, trade, play and talk about Pokemon. Story Time every Wednesday, 4 p.m., on the Beaman Library Children's Room Facebook page. Outdoor Story Time and Songs, Thursdays at 11 a.m. during the summer reading program, weather permitting. Friday First Chapters, every Friday at 4 p.m., listen to the first chapters of four library books on the Facebook page.

Furniture Drive for Household Goods: Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m.-noon, Regional Recycling, Center 131 Raymond Huntington Highway, West Boylston. Household Goods Furniture Bank volunteers will be onsite and if they can take your gently used furniture and household goods, there will be no fee to drop them off at the Household Goods truck. If your item is not something they can use, you can still leave it with the center volunteers, but fees may be charged. See their website for more details on what they can use householdgoods.org.

Book Donations Needed: for Friends of the Beaman Library used book sale. Donations accepted through August: Gently-used fiction books published from 2000-2022; any non-fiction and children’s books, CDs; DVDs. puzzles and games. Call for a quick donation drop-off appointment: (508) 835-3711. The sale, plus raffles, is Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Outdoors, weather permitting. Sunday, fill a grocery bag for $10. Proceeds support library programs, events and museum passes. 

Plastic Bag Recycling Program: sponsored by Wachusett Area Rotary Club, the third Saturday of the month. Bring your recyclable plastic bags to the Draught House, 44 West Boylston St., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The goals is to collect 500 pounds of bags within six months with Trex Recycling Programs. All plastic from grocery bags, dry cleaning, newspaper sleeves, product wrap, stretch films, etc., must be clean, dry and free of food residue. Volunteers needed to help. For information, visit www.wachusettarearotaryclub.org. The group has breakfast meetings every Friday, 7:30 a.m., at The Manor.

Weekly activities at West Boylston Senior Center: For information, costs and to register for a class/activity, call the Center at (508) 835-6916. Quilting Workshop with Linda, Mondays, 10 a.m.. Tai Chi with Sifu Gary, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Banquet of Fitness, with Marty, Monday, 1 p.m. and Thursday, 1 p.m.  Writer's group, first and third Monday, 1:30 p.m., no charge. Low-impact exercise with Grace, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Hatha Yoga with Divya, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., bring your own mat or use a chair. Zumba Gold, with Rita, Tuesday, 11 -11:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Carol, Tuesday, noon and 1:15 p.m. (except first Tuesday of the month), dress comfortably and bring a mat. Pool Lessons with Joe, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Country Line Dancing with Linda, Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m., beginners; 10:30 a.m., beyond beginners. Cell Phone/Tablet help with Michele and Tim, one-on-one, Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., call the center to schedule individual appointments for Android or iPhone. Wii Bowling with Arlette, anyone can do it, even in a chair and some fun promised, Friday, 10 a.m.  Mahjong with Judy, Fridays, noon. Pitch with Toni and Dave, Friday, 1 p.m. Ask an Attorney, second Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Nicholas Daviau, call (508) 835-6916 for an appointment. SHINE Counseling, third Tuesday of the month for a one-on-one appointment, 9 a.m. -noon, call (508) 835-6916. Wellness Clinic/Ask the Nurse, last Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., drop ins welcome.