Good Friday Walk
The 29th annual Good Friday Walk’s effort to raise $29,000 for Loaves & Fishes, the largest food pantry in North Central Massachusetts, and Sharing, Inc., which helps impoverished youth in the rural South, will take place Friday, March 29. The walk begins at the Harvard Congregational Church and follows a five-mile loop. Walkers can register anytime from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and can walk as far as they like. Each walker is asked to raise a minimum of $25. Sponsor sheets are available at the library and churches, and online at www.loavesfishespantry.org.
Procession of the Cross
The annual Procession of the Cross will begin Friday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Theresa Church and end at Francis Xavier Church in Bolton. Families are invited to participate in the symbolic carrying of the cross to commemorate Good Friday. Soup will be served after the procession. For more information call Carol Lee Tonge at 978-456-3512.
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
The Harvard Annual Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30, will begin with the egg hunt at 11:30 a.m. at the base of the Common. Children can turn in their eggs for a prize. Children should bring their own baskets and are asked to find no more than ten eggs so there will be enough for everyone. Children two and under will have their own egg hunt area. There will be additional games and crafts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event is sponsored by the Harvard Family Association and is open to all children seven and under. Donations of food for the Loaves and Fishes food pantry are welcomed. In case of rain, the festivities will be in the Unitarian Fellowship Building on Elm Street. More information at harvardfamily@yahoo.com.
Kim and Reggie Concert
Harvard Friends of the Arts will present Kim and Reggie Harris in concert Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Doors open at 7 p.m. Musicians and storytellers Kim and Reggie combine a folk and gospel legacy with classical, rock, jazz, and pop music. To reserve seats call 978-456-4114. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. For more information: www.harvardpubliclibrary.org.
‘Living the Life We Imagine’
Consultant and “reinventionist” Irene Buchine will be the Harvard Woman’s Club’s speaker at the club’s meeting Monday, April 1, at Holy Trinity Parish. Buchine will offer ways to address questions about the desired direction for one’s life and steps to take to begin the journey. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program at 12:15 p.m. For more information call Sue Guswa at 978-456-8550.
Celebration Online Auction
A silent online auction to support after-prom Celebration 2013 will begin Wednesday, April 3, at www.bromfieldcelebration.com. Prizes include vacations, golf, Disney park tickets, consulting from Harvard Architectural Associates, spa visits, gift cards and baskets, and more. Bids start at $25. Bidding sheets are available at Annual Town Meeting, the Harvard General Store, and the Celebration website.
Bromfield Spring Concerts
The Bromfield School Music Department will present its annual Spring Choral Concert Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the Cronin Auditorium. The annual Spring Band Concert will follow Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m., also in Cronin Auditorium.
The April 4 choral concert will feature the Grade 6 Chorus, the Grades 7 and 8 Mixed Chorus, and the High School Concert Choir, along with the student-run A Capella group. On April 11, the Grade 6 Concert Band, the Grades 7 and 8 Symphonic Band, the High School Wind Ensemble, and the High School Jazz Ensemble will perform. The public is invited to both free performances.
‘Aladdin Jr.’
Aladdin will work his way out of several tight spots—sometimes aided by a genie and a magic carpet—and prevail against evil Jafar to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and her father, the Sultan, in four performances from Superstar Productions: Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at 2 and 7 p.m., and a final matinee Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at the Hildreth Elementary School cafetorium at the school’s side entrance.
The show—appropriate for families with children ages 4 and up—features Bromfield sixth graders Phoebe Clark as Jasmine and Kira Houston as Jafar, along with HES third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. For box office questions, call 978-456-8260.
Donation Day for Celebration
Help support Celebration 2013, Harvard’s free after-prom extravaganza, by shopping at Roche Bros. in Acton Friday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., when Roche Bros. will donate a portion of the total dollar amount of all receipts collected from patrons by Celebration 2013 volunteers. Volunteers interested in helping collect receipts should contact Phyllis Simpson at pasimpson@charter.net.
Family Movie Night
The Harvard Public Library’s Family Movie Night Friday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. will feature a recently released, animated Disney movie about an arcade bad guy who wants to change his life. Preregister so the librarians will know how much popcorn to buy.
Collage and the Healing Journey
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden will offer a program on healing journeys through collage Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 145 Bolton Road. A healing journey involves putting pieces together to make sense of lives in a new way. Karen Beaver will help participants create collages with personal meaning for that journey. Feel free to bring items from home to add to the materials that will be provided. Call 978-456-3532 to register.
Hands on History
Denis Cormier, Commander of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment, will visit the library to teach about the American Revolution Tuesday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. The program is open to all ages, but best for grades 1 and up. Cormier will bring original 18th century artifacts and reproductions, including uniforms and weapons. Attendees can wear the uniforms of George Washington’s Army, the British Army of King George III, and the French Army, and children can touch every artifact. Space is limited; preregister in the Children’s Room. For more information: www.Facebook.com/HandsonHistory7thMassRegiment.
Beehive Abnormalities—What’s Going On?
State apiary inspector Ken Warchol will address the environmental challenges that honeybees and beekeepers are facing in his talk “Abnormalities in the Beehive—What’s Going On?” Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in Volunteers Hall. According to Warchol, it is imperative for beekeepers to understand the inner workings of the beehive to give bees a better chance of survival. His talk will include the connections between honeybees and the environment. The talk, sponsored by the Harvard Conservation Trust, is free and is tailored to both beekeepers and the general public.
Making Peace with Anxiety
Dealing with cancer as a patient, family member, or caregiver can produce tremendous anxiety. A Virginia Thurston Healing Garden workshop Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. will introduce research-based ways to deal with classic signs of anxiety and show how to turn anxious energy into constructive action. The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, at 145 Bolton Road, provides a community of support, therapeutic services, and education to facilitate healing for those experiencing cancer. Call 978-456-3532 to register. www.healinggarden.net
OUT OF TOWN
Concert Series at the Bull Run
At the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley:
• Saturday, March 30 Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys
• Saturday, March 30 Liz Frame & the Kickers and Chelsea Berry
• Thursday, April 4 Sonny Landreth
• Friday, April 5 Heather Maloney
• Friday, April 5 Michael Johnson
• Saturday, April 6 Mark Marquis
• Saturday, April 6 Marty Nestor
• Saturday, April 7 FutureStars
Tickets at bullrunrestaurant.com.
Oak Meadow Open House
Oak Meadow Montessori School’s Take-a-Tour Tuesday on Tuesday, April 2, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. will offer an overview of the principles of the Montessori Method. Parents may observe students in their classrooms, see Montessori education in action, and meet the faculty. Oak Meadow, a nonprofit Montessori school for preschool through grade eight, is at 2 Old Pickard Lane in Littleton. 978-486-9874, admissions@oakmeadow.org, www.oakmeadow.org.
Applewild School Open House
The Applewild School, a coeducational, independent day school for grades K through 8 will host a Take-a-Look morning open house Thursday, April 4, at 9 a.m. at the Crocker Building, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. 978-342-6053, ext. 110, www.applewild.org.
NRWA Training for Water Monitoring
The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will hold an Orientation and Training session for water monitoring and volunteer opportunities Thursday, April 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NRWA Resource Center, 592 Main St. in Groton. Monitoring will start Saturday, April 20 and continue on each third Saturday of the month through October at approximately 43 sites. Sign up is requested. Contact Kathryn Nelson, KathrynN@NashuaRiverWatershed.org. More information: www.NashuaRiverWatershed.org
Family Pajama Jam
Indian Hill Music School will host a free musical story hour for young families Friday, April 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 36 King St. in Littleton. Children are welcome to come dressed in pajamas to sing, dance, play instruments, and hear stories.
Energy Efficient House Tour
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle will host a house tour Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will feature seven unique Concord homes that display new concepts in energy efficiency, accessibility, and design. The tour will begin at the Alcott School, 93 Laurel St. in Concord. Tickets—$30 in advance or $35 on April 6—are available at online or by mail. Details available at www.lwvcc.org.
Wilderness Skills
The Nashua River Watershed Association will host a free presentation, “To Build a Fire”, Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lawrence Library, 15 Main St. in Pepperell. Wilderness guide, tracker, and naturalist Walter Korby will teach the ancient science and art of creating fire using a bow and drill, as well as how to create a one-match fire. In his programs on wilderness survival skills, Korby seeks to inspire a meaningful connection to the natural world. The program is most appropriate for adults and children ages 12 and up. Younger children are welcome with an adult. Preregistration is requested: 978-448-0299 or AlF@NashuaRiverWatershed.org
Flat Stanley Lands in Gardner
Mount Wachusetts Community College’s Theatre at the Mount will present “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” for the general public Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m., with special matinees for school groups Tuesday, April 9, at 9:30 a.m., and Wednesday, April 10, through Friday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. and noon at 444 Green St., Gardner. Study guides with curriculum suggestions are available to teachers. Tickets are $6 at the box office, online at www.mwcc.edu/tam, or by calling 978-632-2403.
Indian Hill Big Band
The Indian Hill Big Band will play tunes by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Carter, and more with band leader Jerry Sabatini Sunday, April 7, at 1 p.m. at the Townsend Public Library. Free event. www.townsendlibrary.org, 978-597-1714
Indian Hill Percussion Concert
Indian Hill Music School Percussion Department students will perform on a variety of percussion instruments Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at 36 King St. in Littleton. Free admission; donations for the Indian Hill Music School Scholarship Fund will be accepted. www.indianhillmusic.org, 978-486-9524
Alzheimer’s Disease Forum
North Worcester County Alzheimer’s Partnership will sponsor a Spring Education Forum, “The Behavior Puzzle of Alzheimer’s Disease: The Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging behaviors,” Wednesday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m. with presenter Joanne Fontaine, founder of Pro-Active Eldercare, at Fidelity Bank, 9 Leominster Connector in Leominster. Free to the public. CEU’s for Social Workers and Nurses Available. Register at jmcmurray@alz.org or 508-799-2386
Evening of Celtic Songs
An evening of Celtic songs with Robbie O’Connell and Aoife Clancy, has been rescheduled to Saturday April 13, at 8 p.m. at the Historic Groton Grange Hall, 80 Champney St. in Groton. Donations are $20 and partial proceeds will benefit Loaves & Fishes food pantry. For reservations call 978-449-9787. Volunteers from several towns including Harvard and the Bromfield School will staff the event.
Spring Pops Concert
The Emerson Hospital Auxiliary will hold its Spring Pops Concert Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden St. in Concord. The Concord Band will perform a “Swing into Spring” program featuring guest jazz vocalist/pianist Amanda Carr. Tickets are $30 in advance or at the door. Tickets have sold out in the past. Information about individual sponsorships for the event at different levels: http://sites.google.com/site/emersonhospitalauxiliary/ or by contacting Jeri Ravis, 978-264-2023 or j.ravis@comcast.net.
College Day
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Mount Wachusett Community College will host Free College Day Saturday, April 13, with more than 50 free workshops and classes, 50 door prizes, career and academic resources, tours and other activities. mwcc.edu/50th/freecollegeday
