RUTLAND — The Rutland Historical Society is holdings its annual Fall Festival of the Forgotten Arts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, on the Rutland Town Common in front of the churches. Local crafters and artists of the forgotten arts will be demonstrating and sharing their unique talents. There will be children’s games and activities from the past, along with pumpkin carving and scarecrow making. Join in the fun of celebrating the autumn season.

HOLDEN —The Holden Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St. The speaker will be Suzanne Mahler, who will cover Putting the Garden to Bed.

The talk will cover fall cleanup, tool maintenance, preparing new gardens, plant maintenance and tips on how to prepare gardens for a New England winter. For more information, visit www.gcfm. org.

Pottery demonstration and teapot workshop

HOLDEN — Pied Potter Hamelin presents his program A Time to Spout Off: Teapots From Around the World at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the program room at the Gale Free Library, 23 Highland St.

The stories behind the teapot will come alive as you watch their 4,000-year history rise and take shape on the potter’s wheel. Rick Hamelin’s skills of throwing on the wheel will entertain you in this unique program celebrating the spouted pot and the people behind them. A pinch pottery workshop is included.

To register for this program, call the library at 508210-5569, or email galefreelibrary@ gmail.com.

Harvest Craft Fair & Car Show

HOLDEN — The Oriol Foundation will host a Harvest Fair in the upper parking lot and grassy area behind the Medical Arts Building, 52 Boyden Road, Holden, on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 40 local and unique crafters, authors and bakers will be selling their goods.

An open-to-anyone car show will be held on the rear lawn area. Classic, antique or unique cars will be allowed to park there and show while space allows.

Four food trucks — Moe’s Sweet Eats, Travelin Bones, Kona Ice and gluten-free Sabrosa Venezuela — are expected, as well as live jazz and oldie band Don’t Tell Dan. Gypsy the dwarf mini therapy horse will be visiting, and an antique 1956 Chevy pickup will be decorated for fall family photo taking. A raffle for vendor items will benefit the Oriol Foundation. Admission is free. For more information, visit the Oriol Foundation Facebook page or email dosipov@ oriolhealthcare.com.

All programs are free and open to the public. Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. Hikes will be along forest roads and footpaths with some inclines to rewarding shoreline views of Wachusett Reservoir, the water supply that provides clean drinking water to more than 3 million people. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. In the case of inclement weather, hikes may be canceled or modified. To check on hike status, call 774261-1809 or email Kathryn. Parent@mass.gov.

Saturday, Oct. 8, noon-1 p.m.: Nature Almanac Club.

Meet at Stillwater Farm Interpretive Site, 228 Redemption Rock Road, Sterling. Observe seasonal changes, become a citizen scientist, and experience a deeper connection with nature. Bring a nature journal or create your own with recycled materials supplied. Meets every month, with new topics to explore. October’s topic: Witch Hazel – observation of a shrub that blooms spidery yellow flowers in the fall.

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.noon: Hike to Greenhalge Point.

Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 35, at the intersection of Route 110 and Chace Hill Road, Sterling. Note the later end time for this about 4 miles round trip along forest roads and footpaths with some inclines to rewarding shoreline views of Wachusett Reservoir.

STERLING — The Sterling Arts Collaborative will hold an art exhibition featuring local artists’ work including painting, photography and sculpture. Local artists may submit up to two works to be featured in the show by Oct. 9. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. at the 1835 Town Hall, 31 Main St.

For more information or to submit artwork for display, visit www.sterlingartscollaborative. org/events/art-2022.

The show is sponsored by The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Friends of Library craft fair

STERLING — The annual Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show will be held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Hill Road.

Holiday and gift items, handmade by local artisans, will fill the main hall of the First Church and two additional rooms. The fair will also feature a raffle, bake sale, and lunch café.

Signup sheets will be available at the library’s front desk in October and November for those who would like to volunteer their time or contribute to the bake sale.

Leominster Credit Union is a co-sponsor of this year’s fair.

For more information about the Friends of the Library or the craft fair, search Facebook for Friends of the Conant Public Library Arts & Crafts Show or visit sterlinglibrary. org, click on About the Library, then Friends of the Library.

STERLING—ConantPublic Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration for the following programs (if required) can be done at sterlinglibrary. org or by calling 978-422-6409.

Take a walk with a good book and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. A StoryWalk featuring “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming is now on display. The StoryWalk is located on the lawn next to the library and features a colorful fall story sure to have participants giggling.

Wind down at the end of the day with a relaxing yoga class. Instructor Sharyn Hocurscak will lead yoga classes Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the 1835 Town Hall in Sterling, running through Oct. 18. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Discover the stress-reducing, relaxing benefits of coloring. Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. in the Baker Room. Supplies provided. No registration required.

Handkerchief Pumpkin Craft for Adults.

Jazz up your seasonal decor with some hand-sewn pumpkins made from handkerchiefs. No sewing experience required. Meet Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1 or 6:30 p.m.; choose whichever time works best for you. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Panel Discussion with Horror Writers

S.A. Barnes, Christopher Golden, and Anne Heltzel. Virtual program Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Love to read scary stories into the night? Do you shiver when you see a Stephen King book? If so, join us on Zoom for a conversation with horror writers S.A. Barnes, Christopher Golden and Anne Heltzel as they discuss their books and the appeal of horror novels. Registration required.

3rd and 4th Grade Book Club.

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 4:30 p.m., we will talk about “Max and the Midknights” by Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate. Participants should read the book before the meeting and bring the book with them; copies will be available at the library. Registration required. Open to children in grades 3 and 4.

Are you a daydreamer with stories in your head, or a scribbler who draws comics on your worksheets? Is there poetry in your pocket? Come to a club just for you. Young people interested in writing can come and chat about their craft with like-minded peers on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Let’s encourage each other to write something wonderful. Creativity welcome, no pressure allowed. Open to young writers 8-16; registration required.

Fun with Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs.

There are many versions of The Three Little Pigs — we’ll read a few, then create our own. Kids in grades K-4 are invited to have fun with fairy tales on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 4:30 p.m. Registration required.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Explore “Fake Blood” by Whitney Gardner. This graphic novel is an enjoyable read that pokes fun at the horror genre in telling the story of a group of teen friends. Participants should read the book before the meeting and bring the book with them; copies will be available at the library. Registration required. Open to readers in grades 5-8.

Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. This month, the group will read Stephen Chbosky’s short novel “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and watch its 2012 movie adaptation featuring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson. Copies of each format will be available for checkout at the front desk. No registration required.

Needle Felting with Pop Up Art School.

Monday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Ever wanted to try your hand at needle felting? Do you think cats (especially ones sitting in little tiny boxes) are just the most adorable? Adults and teens ages 13 and older are invited to learn how to needle felt a cat using a barbed needle and wool. Patrons will get a small amount of different colors to add in a calico pattern, or they can make stripes on their white cat. Tiny box to perch your cat in included because, of course, “If it fits, it sits.” Registration required.

For children 18 months and older. Monday, Oct. 24, and Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy stories, songs, and a craft celebrating Halloween – costumes encouraged. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.

Spooky Crafternoon – Trick or Treat Lanterns.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m. Spend the afternoon listening to spooky stories and crafting lanterns to guide you on your trick-ortreating adventures. For children ages 6 and older; registration required.

Southeast Asian Heritage Author Panel.

Virtual program on Zoom. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 8. Chat with authors Piper J. Drake, Mia Manansala, Sarah Echavarre Smith and Jesse Q. Sutanto about their journeys to becoming published authors, keeping in mind their diverse Southeast Asian backgrounds. How has their heritage influenced their writing, characters, publishing journey, and fan base? Registration required.

When Objects Talk Back: A Look into Haunted Objects and Paranormal Research.

Join “The Paranormal Couple” Cody Ray DesBiens and Satori Hawes from Travel Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Nation” as they dive deep into the phenomena of haunted objects. Explore the origins of haunted artifacts, see some haunted objects from around the world, and hear the creepy yet intriguing stories that accompany each item on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road. Registration required. Presented by the Friends of the Library.

Parents’ Night Out Book Club.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Spend time at the library without the kids. Enjoy conversations about “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James. Books are available for checkout at the library; no registration required.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Sample creative dishes from “Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings” by America’s Test Kitchen. Choose a recipe from one of the charcuterie boards presented, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Find great ideas for your upcoming holiday entertaining. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; let us know which recipe you have chosen to avoid duplicates. Registration required.

PAXTON — Events do not require registration unless otherwise noted.

Take a chance on Saigon Cinnamon, with treats and a decorative surprise.

for ages 12-17. While supplies last.

3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 11, 18 and 25. Take the challenge or build from your imagination. Completed challenges displayed for one week. Ages 5 and older due to small pieces.

Outdoor Story & Play Time.

Wednesdays, Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us for healthy outdoor play in the library yard. Sing songs, go on scavenger hunts, tell stories, create and play. Dress for outdoors. Check the website for weather-related updates.

Oct. 26: Special Start Time 10 a.m.:

Community Connections Halloween Scavenger Hunt.

Music & Me with Jess. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

For ages 0-5 with families/ caregivers. Bring a blanket and a snack. Dress for outdoors.

Pumpkin Palooza! 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

Pumpkin treasure hunt, games, crafts, and StoryWalk for children and their families/caregivers. Dress in costume if you like. Outdoors. Rain date: Friday, Oct. 21.

Candle making with Kulina Folk Arts.

7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. Discuss types of candles and which waxes are best suited for which type of candle, wick, and heat-resistant container sizes, the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils and complete instructions on how to burn a candle. Each participant will make one container candle using soy wax and can choose from a variety of seasonally- inspired fragrance oils. For Adults and Young Adults ages 12+. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/ RMLCandle.

Community Connections Paxton Fire Station Visit.

1011:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21. For ages 0-5 with families/caregivers. Meet at the Paxton Public Safety Complex. For more information, visit wachusettcfce. org.

Repair Clinic: How to Sharpen Absolutely Anything with William Fields.

10:3011:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Have an old tool that’s dull and in disrepair? Don’t throw it out. Repair it instead! William will demonstrate how to sharpen anything, from scissors to lawnmowers, and how to prepare tools for winter storage. Questions and chaperoned tools welcome. All ages. Dress for outside so we can make a mess.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting.

7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Join us! New members welcome and needed.

Mini Art Show by Humans: Get your free canvases!

Humans of all ages and artistic abilities who also have a CW/Mars account (need one? just ask!) are invited to pick up two miniature canvases (2.5 x 2.5 inches) from the library. Create art with pencil, charcoal, paint (oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache), pastels, or oil pastels, or mixed media. Original, human generated art only. No photos, no digital art, no AI-generated images, no collages unless all of the images were created by you. Canvases due back by Dec. 15 for a January 2023 art show.

Updates: The library will be closed on these holidays: Saturday, Oct. 8 and Friday, Nov. 11.

Tech Help service is focused on library apps (Libby, Overdrive, CWMars). Call for an appointment.

Available for checkout: Read, discuss, build, and create with our new literacy kits, designed to prevent summer learning loss and keep kids reading and learning all summer long. Also check out new STEM kits, with engaging activities ranging from electronics to natural history, thanks to support from the Barre Savings Foundation.

Ongoing: Puzzle Exchange, bring a puzzle or take a puzzle; museum passes to local museums and other venues.

The library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

For more information, visit rmlpaxton.org or call 508-754-0793.

TERLING — The Sterling Senior Center is located at 36 Muddy Pond Road. The center is open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you are a Sterling resident and need a ride to the center, call 978-422-3032.

Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. Tables inside or on the patio. No reservations required. $3 suggested donation.

Join the Wii Bowling group on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Pool tables are available every day Monday through Friday.

Tai Chi on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.; Beginner Tai Chi on Mondays at 9:45 a.m.; Pilates on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m.; Line Dancing on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Chair Yoga on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.; Going Steady on Fridays at 10 a.m. Registration required for all exercise classes. Evening Mindful Meditation is on Mondays at 6 p.m. $5.

Pickleball outdoors at West Sterling Courts on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m. New players welcome and must complete registration and waiver forms.

Sterling Strummers Ukulele Group meets for Ukulele Club on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Open Strumming on Mondays 3 p.m.

BINGO: Mondays at 1 p.m. Game Day: Tuesdays at 12:30pm; Game Day: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.

Wii Bowling: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

Acrylic painting: $5, Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Mahjong: Thursdays at 2 p.m. Knit & Crochet Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Sign up for Foot Clinic (Sept. 22, Oct. 13 & 27).

Caregiver Support. Sept. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.

Parkinson’s Support meets Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 3:30 p.m. (Zoom available).

Veterans Services every Friday, 8 a.m.-noon.

Weekly van shopping trips on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. See newsletter or call for schedule.

Reservations required for most programs. For more information, call 978-422-3032. Check out www.sterling-ma. gov/senior-center for the latest newsletter including all services, programming, lunch menu, special news and more.

Princeton Historical Society scavenger hunt

PRINCETON — The Princeton Historical Society added eight locations to its clue-based family, small group and/or individual scavenger hunt activity, Can You Find It? This activity began July 1, 2021, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the town of Princeton’s incorporation in 1771. Last year there were more than 100 participants.

To join in the fun and learn about the 16 historical locations in Princeton, an updated Scavenger Hunt Game Card and Directions can be picked up at the Princeton Library checkout desk during normal hours of operation. The updated game card and directions can also be downloaded at https:// www.princetonmahistory.org/ can-you-find.

PHS plans to continue to add a minimum of eight locations each summer, which will result in 32-plus locations by the summer of 2024.

For more information, email princetonmahistory@gmail. com.

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