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NASHOBA - Community Calendar

By Cheryl A. Cuddahy

NASHOBA - Community Calendar

Page Turners Book Group: 2:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Molly and Amelia for a fun discussion, and snacks. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Drop-In Game Lounge: 3-4:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Play Nintendo Switch, board games, and more; grades 6-12. Sign up at gpl.org.

Thrilling Realms Book Club: 5 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Discuss "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. Register at gpl.org.

Christmas Bazaar: 5-8 p.m.; St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 60 West St., Leominster. Crafts, games, food, raffles and more.

Craft & Chill Night - Veggie Sushi: 6-7 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Practice making veggie sushi while sipping on a mocktail. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

Warner Free Lecture - Harvey Leonard: 7 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Harvey Leonard, WCVB-TV Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, presents "Climate Change: SIMPLE...SERIOUS...SOLVABLE" and explain some of the extreme weather conditions we have been experiencing. harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Christmas Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 60 West St., Leominster. Crafts, games, food, raffles, and more.

Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; First Church, 6 Meetinghouse Road, Sterling center. Browse and shop among handmade items by local craftspeople and artists; enjoy lunch, and raffles.

Tween/Teen TAB Craft Day: 10-11:30 a.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Become an active participant in shaping the library experience for your peers. Register at lunenburglibrary.org.

Dinovember Craft Camp: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Make an easy dinosaur craft; ages 6-12. ashburnhamlibrary.org.

St. Leo Holiday Fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; St. Leo School, 120 Main St., Leominster. Crafts, baked goods, raffles and Santa.

Bridge Club for Beginners: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Votive Candle Craft: 10:30 a.m.-Noon; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Make two custom candle holders with battery powered votives; ages 13-up. Register at boltonpubliclibrary.org.

Saturday Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Join Miss Emily for stories; ages 0-5. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Nutcracker Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Dancers from the North Central Youth Ballet will visit in costume and read "The Nutcracker". Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Critter Cabins: 11 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. Create a home for a new furry/feathered friend out of natural materials (while supplies last). 978-897-8572.

Pet Art Show Reception: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. The pets of Pepperell have been making original works of art with paints on canvas, visit the library to see what they have created. 978-433-0330.

Cardboard Gingerbread Houses Workshop: Noon-1:30 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Learn how to make cute cardboard houses to decorate for the holidays; adults only. Register at ayerlibrary.org.

Discover Gelli Plate Printing: 1-4 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Learn to use the Gelli plate and the art of mono printing to express your creativity; grades 6-12. Register at gpl.org.

"Thoughts of Home" concert: 3 p.m.; Community Church of Pepperell, 3 Townsend St., Pepperell. Performed by Pepperell Community Arts. Tickets $15/$8; food items will be collected for PACH.

Ole' Flamenco: 3 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join Eve Costarelli for a body-stretching, hand-clapping, foot-stomping good time; ages 5-up. Register at leominsterlibrary.org.

Alec Sullivan Concert: 7 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Alec Sullivan, local singer-songwriter, brings acoustic sounds ranging from light folk to haunting metal; free. 978-433-0330.

First Friends Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. 978-597-1714.

Family Partnership Story Time: 11 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts; ages 0-6. 978-597-1714.

Rachel's Book Group: 12:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Monday Afternoon @ the Movies: 1 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Watch "The Holdovers" (rated R). harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Book Gobblers Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Listen to a story, then discuss it together; grades 1-2. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Lego Club: 4:30 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Get creative with the library's Legos; ages 5-12. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Knitting Group: 6 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. A small, friendly group of knitters; teens and adults. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Story Time: 10 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft: all day; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Let your creativity flow. gpl.org.

Music and Movement with Family Partnership: 10:30 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Designed for children ages 0-5. Register at gpl.org.

Story Explorers: 10:30 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Read picture books, followed by a craft. boltonpubliclibrary.org.

Zoom - Living with Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts: 10:30 a.m.; Hosted by Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Learn about wild turkey biology and behavior, as well as how residents can coexist with these beautiful birds. Led by Meghan Crawford. Register at ayerlibrary.org.

ABC Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Focus on a different letter while singing, games, and a craft; ages 2-up. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Thomas and Friends Train Station: 11 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. Play with the library's whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. thayermemoriallibrary.org..

Stitch Circle: 1:30 p.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, embroidery, and more. 978-772-8250.

Scrabble Club: 2 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. 978-369-8929, Ext. 4.

After School Rock 'n Craft: 2:45-3:45 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Make a themed painted rock; ages 10-14. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Foreign Film Favorites Group: 3 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Featuring "Yesterday" (South Africa). Register at gpl.org.

Stitchcraft Knitting and Crochet Group: 3-5 p.m.; Lunenburg Public Library, 1023 Massachusetts Ave. Need help with a pattern or looking to learn a new skill? Stop by the group for help. 978-582-4140.

Bagels & Books: 4 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Discuss a book and enjoy bagels and cream cheese; grades 5-6. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Impacts of Closing Nashoba Valley Medical: 4-5 p.m.; Hazen Memorial Library, 3 Keady Way, Shirley. Lois Luniewicz, from the Health Equity Partnership of North Central MA, will give out flyers with information about managing your care in the wake of the closure and to collect your stories and concerns. 978-425-2620.

Bridge Club for Beginners: 5 p.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Nutcracker Ballet Story Time: 6 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Writers Group: 6 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Discuss and critique one another's work in a supportive environment. 978-433-0330.

33 1/3 Music Book Club: 6:30 p.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Rd, Townsend. Focus on The Beastie Boys' widely acclaimed 1989 album "Paul's Boutique". Register at townsendlibrary.org.

Songs & Stories with Grandma Sara: 9:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. A baby lap sit program for the youngest patrons. 978-897-8572.

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, call 978-597-1714.

Right Start Play Group: 10:30 a.m.; Ashby Free Public Library, 812 Main St. ashbylibrary.org.

Bridge Club: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. 978-433-0330.

Peapods Story Time: 11:15-11:45 a.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Enjoy a small gathering of caregivers and children; ages 0-2. To register, visit gpl.org.

Llama Lounge: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 99 Main St. Computers, electronic games, board games, arts and crafts available; grades 5-8. gpl.org.

Preschool STEAM Story Time: 3 p.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572.

Bridge Club for Beginners: 10:30 a.m.; Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., Lancaster. thayermemoriallibrary.org.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 a.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Puppets, music, instruments, and more; infant-2. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Ayer Film Society: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Watch "Kiss Me Deadly" (1955). ayerlibrary.org.

The Reptile Nook Walk-Through Program: 2-4 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Visit the library to meet the reptiles from The Repile Nook of Agawam. 978-534-7522.

Sensory Playtime: 2 p.m.; Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond Road. Visit each sensory station to help guide exploration and conversation. Register at harvardpubliclibrary.org.

Finnish Christmas Pastry Baking: 10 a.m.-noon; Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Bake traditional "Joulutorttu", Finnish Christmas pastries, and taste "glogi", a holiday drink. Take four pastries home; $20/person payable at the door. Register by Nov. 27 at [email protected] or 978-407-9690.

Holiday Concert: 2-3:30 p.m.; Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg.

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