Library story times and book groups
Story times and book groups will be held outdoors on the library lawn, socially distanced under a tent. Registration is required due to limited space. Register for story times at forms.gle/ku8orCyKE8NYZXoC6. Register for book groups at forms.gle/gg9xnRKxyFQyTkrh9. In case of rain, outdoor events will be held virtually, rescheduled, or canceled.
- Story time for ages 0-2: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., July 8-August 19.
- Story time for ages 2 and 3: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., July 7-August 18.
- Story time for ages 4 and 5 and up: Mondays at 1:30 p.m., July 12-August 16.
- Virtual Saturday story times, ages 3 to 7 (via Zoom): Saturdays, July 24 and August 14, 10:30 a.m.
- Book discussion group for first- and second-graders: Monday, July 26, 4 p.m.
- Fourth-grade book group: Monday, July 12, 4 p.m.
- Fifth-grade book group: Tuesday, July 13, 4 p.m.
- Sixth-grade book group: Tuesday, July 20, 4 p.m.
- Children’s literature book discussion group for grown-ups: Thursday, July 8, 7 p.m. To register, email childrens room@harvardpubliclibrary.org
- Write Stuff writing group, fourth- through sixth-grade: Tuesday, July 6, 4 p.m. To register, email childrens room@harvardpubliclibrary.org.
Bare Hill Rowing summer events
Bare Hill Rowing Association offers competitive and learn-to-row opportunities on Bare Hill Pond during the summer. Availability of boats may be limited due to COVID-19 protocols.
- Competitive youth program: Open to current Bromfield Acton-Boxborough team members, grades 8 through 12.
- Learn-to-row (2 oars): Introduction to sculling for youth (rising sixth-graders) to adults. Open to the public. Three stand-alone classes offered at different skill levels.
- Sculling, level II: For those who have completed the learn-to-row course, intermediate level, or have previous sculling/sweep rowing experience.
- Experienced adult: For adults with sculling experience. No water supervision or instruction is provided. Open to Harvard residents and parents of Bromfield Acton-Boxborough team members. See https://www.barehillrowing.com/summer for more information.
The Harvard Flea Market returns
The League of Women Voters of Harvard and the Harvard Schools Trust plan to hold the 49th annual Harvard Flea Market Saturday, Oct. 9, with a rain date of Sunday, Oct 10. Harvard’s giant one-day outdoor flea market, among the largest in the state, features booths filled with antiques, collectibles, furniture, glass, household items, sports equipment, toys, clothing, and more. The event, to be held on the field in front of the library, will be subject to state and local public health and safety guidelines as they develop.
Booth applications are available at www.harvardfleamarket.com. Booth rental fees are $55 for Harvard, Devens, and Still River residents; $80 for all others.
Bare Hill Duathlon
The Bare Hill Sprint Duathlon will take place Sunday, June 27, at 8 a.m. The duathlon consists of a 3.1-mile run followed by a 10.4-mile bike course, and finishes with a shaded 1.6-mile run. The race will start and finish by the library at 4 Pond Road, Harvard. Entry fee is $60 plus a $4.48 signup fee; enter at bit.ly/3cbjAoT. Registration ends June 26 at 7:30 a.m. Visit bit.ly/2S3uXbJ for more information.
Fivesparks events
Go to fivesparks.org for more information, to sign up for a program, or to get a Zoom link.
- Plein air artist group: six-week painting series with local artists in various Harvard locations. Space is limited. Wednesdays through July 21, 3 p.m.
- The Fivesparks Fourth Annual Music Festival is online again this year, exploring the resilience of musicians and music during 2021, June 20-27. Visit fivesparks.org for complete schedule.
- Zoom felting with Rachel Benson: felting open studio, June 29; guinea pig, July 1; watermelon funny face, July 7. More classes in August.
- In-person felting with Rachel Benson: rainbow unicorn or sleeping dragon, June 28 and 29; wet-felted bookmark, June 28; sculptural landscape, July 8 and 9; cow, July 8; wet-felted geode, July 9; wet-felted vessel, July 9. More classes in August.
- Summer break Zoom craft classes with Rachel Benson: drawing studio, tiny food, July 7; polymer clay mini-flower pot, July 15. More classes in August.
- Summer jazz workshop for students: Focus on New Orleans-style dixieland jazz. Open to woodwind and brass students with at least two years of experience on their instrument. The session will be held outdoors and end with a concert for family and friends. Monday, July 19-Thursday, July 22, 9 a.m., $125.
Fitchburg Art Museum summer exhibitions
- June 26 through Sept. 5: 85th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft. Showcasing paintings, photographs, drawings, and sculptural work by local artists, including Harvard-based Mary Morazzi Henderson.
- Through Sept. 5: “Nathan Clark Bentley: Waiting for the Night,” “Signaling Status,” and “Call and Response: Inside Voices,” a collaboration with ArtsWorcester.
- Through Aug. 29: “Valerie Imparato: Interwoven.” Learn more at https://fitch burgartmuseum.org/exhibitions/.
Nashua River Watershed summer programs
Explore trails and ecosystems with the Nashua River Watershed Association’s outdoor adventures for adults and families.
Every Wednesday from June through August, NRWA naturalists lead free nature walks in seven watershed communities, featuring two conservation properties in each town. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, email registration@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
“Become a Better Birder”: NRWA naturalists Stacey Chilcoat and Gaynor Bigelbach lead this series about birds—their habits, where to find them, and how to identify local birds through a variety of techniques. More information at prescottscc.org/product/become-a-better-birder/.
At Indian Hill Music
Summer Chamber Music Summit: Make music with friends and build ensemble skills. Ages 10-17 (strings, harp) and ages 12-17 (piano, woodwinds). Weeklong sessions, July 12-16 and August 16-20. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3tO7ckI.
At the Museum of Russian Icons
“Atomic Alert!: Confronting ‘The Bomb’ in the New Atomic Age,” an exhibit exploring how the threat of nuclear war shaped American life in the 20th century, Monday, June 28 through Sunday, August 8. Also, virtual lecture: “Living with the Atomic Bomb: 1945-1965,” with curator Michael Scheibach, Saturday, July 10, 1 p.m. Museum and Clinton Historical Society members free, nonmembers $5, registration required by Friday, July 9. A Zoom link will be emailed to participants the morning of the program.
