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Book Sale: sponsored by the Friends of the Berlin Public Library, Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.,-1 p.m., fill a bag of book for $5 from noon-1 p.m. Library is at 23 Carter St. Wide variety of books for children and adults and gently-used audio books and DVDs. For information, call (978) 838-2812.

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. Young Scientists/STEM Classes, for ages 3-6 with a caregiver, Mondays, June 6 and 13, 11-11:45 a.m.; registration needed.  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.

"Yours For Humanity" : Abby Kelley Foster as performed by Lynne McKenney Lydick, Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m., South Commons (34 South St.).  Bring your own chairs. Funded by the Massachusetts and Berlin Cultural Councils.

Bolton Access TV: June 5-11: At 8 p.m., check out the newest episode of Cathy Neptune's Kitchen, this week making shawarma skewers. Then, at 10 p.m., listen to a chat with the Central Mass Plein Air Painters. Based out of Bolton, this group will be showcasing their work at the Bolton Public Library. Want to be notified when new videos are posted? Subscribe to the YouTube channel: YouTube.com/BoltonAccessTV

Rep. Kate Hogan Office Hours: Tuesday, June 7, 6-7 p.m., Hudson Public Library's Tavares Room, 3 Washington St., Hudson.  Office hours are for individuals seeking one-on-one meetings with Hogan. If you are unable to attend office hours and have issues or concerns, contact her office at (617) 722-2600, or Kate.Hogan@mahouse.gov.

Nashoba Symphonic Band: includes musicians from almost 30 towns in Central Massachusetts and wraps up the season at Nashoba on Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of David Wayne Bailey, with "Senior Moments." This annual event honors graduating members of the band, and will feature performances by seniors Alex Alison on horn and J.T. Salvi playing the contrabass clarinet. Also performing in the concert will be a number of NSB alumni. The program includes the Suite in E flat by Gustav Holst and John Barnes Chance's Incantation and Dance. Performances are free. 

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.   

Tom Denney Nature Camp: open for summer 2022. The nonprofit camp will follow state guidelines for social distancing and masking. Kindergarten – ninth graders: Games in the fields and woods; swimming, Predator and Prey, arts and crafts, tracking, hiking, shelter building, campfires and more. Sixth-ninth graders – Eco Adventures program with kayaking, laser tag, water gun fights, nighttime games and s’mores. Ninth grade or older – Counselor-in-Training program. Campers welcome from all towns. Before/after care available. Open Mondays–Fridays in July and August, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information or to register, visit tomdenneynaturecamp.org.

Spark Studios Vacation Bible School: Trinity Church Congregational VBS will be, 14 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Aug 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon. Vacation Bible School is a free program including music, craft, snack, recreation and Bible learning for PK - eighth grade.  To register online, TrinityBolton.org.

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. Music in Bloom, Sunday, June 5 (rain date: Monday, June 6) and Sunday, June 12 (rain date: Monday, June 13), with the Juventas New Music Ensemble; ticketed entrance times at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m.; music concludes at 8:30 p.m., tickets must be reserved in advance. 

Summer evenings in June, July and August every Thursday, with small bites, craft beers and wine, hikes and sunsets over the reservoir. Annual meeting Thursday, June 16, of the Botanical Society.  Visit www.nebg.org for information and registration.

Information Sessions on Chamber: Tuesday, June 7, 8:30 a.m., Clinton Historical Society, 210 Church St.; and Tuesday, June 7, 4 p.m., Bryley Systems, 200 Union St. Find out what is planned and ask questions. RSVP for the morning session at https://rb.gy/wgaaib; for the afternoon session, business.worcesterchamber.org/events/details/clinton-area-chamber-info-session-pm-at-bryley-systems-13953.

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 June 15 and 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.

Ice Cream Social Meeting: of Hibernians of Our Lady of Knock, Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., St. John's Church, lower level.

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.

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 Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, and Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, May 22, 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.  

Community Center and Senior Center: register at (978) 733-4076 or coaadmin@lancasterma.net for programs. Gentle Hatha Yoga, Mondays, 11 a.m., mats provided, $5 or six for $25. Friends Pancake Breakfast, Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m., specialty pancakes, fruit, french toast, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and tea, $3. Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. in the gym or outdoors, $5 or six for $25. Bingo Tuesdays, 1 p.m., 25 cents for three cards. Mah Jong, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., call (978) 733-4076 for questions. Ballroom Dance, Thursdays, 7 p.m., each month a different style, $13 to drop in.

Seven Bridge Writers’ Collaborative: Contact at 7bridgewriterscollaborative@gmail.com, sevenbridge.org: Open mic online, Wednesday, June 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., five minute time limit per reading; register at sevenbridge.org/open-mics. All are invited to attend and read, listen or both. This program will be online due to COVID. 

Community Center and Senior Center: Jam sessions the first and third Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lancaster Community Center; repertoire is songs of Appalachia, with some maritime, British Isles or Celtic, Canadian or southwestern tunes.

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.

First Saturday Community Lunch: at First Church Sterling lunch June 4, at noon, serving salad, baked ham, potatoes, veggies  and strawberry shortcake for  dessert.  Vegetarian is available upon request.

Sterling Republican Town Committee Meeting: Monday, June 6,  6 p.m., 1835 Town Hall.  All registered or want to be registered Republicans in Sterling welcome. Call or email with any questions, (978) 399-4186 or loret.schur@gmail.com.

American Legion Meeting: of Hiram O. Taylor Post 189, Monday, June 6, 7:30 p.m. at the post hall, 32 School St. American chop suey and garlic bread served at 7 p.m.  E-Board, 6:30 p.m.  All veterans welcome.

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. Cookie Swap, Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. Bake six dozen of your favorite cookies or bars and bring them with recipe to swap; registration required. Adult Coloring, Thursday, June 9, 2 p.m., to de-stress and color, no registration. 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.  

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. The library is accepting donations of new toys, crafts, games, gift cards and books (youth aged to teen) to be awarded as prizes in the Children's Summer Reading Program. Donations may be dropped off at the library. Picture Book Club Celebration of Stories, Wednesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. for the last meeting of the year; children are invited, but not required to bring a favorite book to recommend to the club; for children in kindergarten through grade 2; registration required. 

Senior Center Events: Call (978) 422-3032 for information and any Zoom links. Parkinson's Support, Wednesday, June 8 and 22, 3:30 p.m. (Zoom available). Foot clinic, with Andrea, Thursday, June 9 and 23, by appointment, $45. Dull Men's Club, Thursday, June 9, 9:30 a.m., Rick Musiello will present a program on computer and cell phone security. Growing Places. Well Clinic with Amy from VNA, June 14; make an appointment. Pop-up Market, Wednesday, June 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Book Club, Wednesday, June 15, 12:30 p.m., to discuss "Bury My Heart at Woulded Knee," by Dee Brown. Make and Take Strawflowers Arrangement, Wednesday, June 15, 3 p.m., signup required. Yoga as Holistic Self-care, Thursday, June 16, 9:30 a.m., then every third Thursday of the month, for those on a journey in the caregiving process or in need of bereavement support. Summer Barbecue Evening Dinner, Thursday, June 16, 5:30 p.m.; $5, limited seating. Father's Day Grab n' Go, Friday, June 17, signup required. 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 July 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. Tai Chi Mondays, 8:30 a.m., reservations required. Beginner Tai Chi, Mondays, 9:45 a.m. Bingo, Mondays, 1 p.m., $1 a card. Pilates, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. Line Dancing, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Tech Help, Tuesdays,  by appointment. Game Day, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Chair Yoga, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Rummikub, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.  Van shopping trips, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; reservations required. Wii bowling, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Pickleball, Wednesdays, outdoors at the West Sterling Courts, 4-7 p.m., $3. Acrylic Painting, Thursdays, 1 p.m., $5 (call ahead to confirm). Veterans Services, Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon. Sterling Strummers Ukelele Group, entry level classes, Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m. (lender ukeleles available); Ukelele Club, Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.; Open Strumming, Mondays, 3-4 p.m. Knit and Crochet, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Going Steady, Fridays, 10 a.m. Most events require reservations.

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.

Pollinator Walk: free to the public, easy walk. Saturday, June 11, 9-10 a.m.; meet at North Dike, Gate 36, Route 110, for a two-mile hike. Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. For information, call (774) 261-1809, or email Katheryn.Parent@mass.gov.

Auditions: for "Matilda, the Musical," at Sterling Community Theatre, Sunday, June 12, by appointment only. More information, appointment sheets and character descriptions are available at: www.sterlingtheatre.com/auditions.

Annual Meeting: and cookout for Sterling Historical Society, Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day, 5:30-8 p.m., at the museum and barn, 7 Pine St. Menu includes burgers, dogs or salad, rain or shine. For information, call (978) 488-6139, or email info@sterlinghistorical.org.

Babysitting and CPR: through Sterling Recreation: Home Alone Safety for ages 9-11, Thursday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 1835 Old Town Hall, $48. Blast Babysitting and Safety Training and CPR, for ages 11-14, Thursday, June 20, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 1835 Old Town Hall, $90. First Aid and CPR, ages 11-99, Thursday, June 20, 4-6:30 p.m., 1835 Old Town Hall, $90.

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; Mass Force Indoor Volleyball Clinic, ages 10-18, June 11-14, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Chocksett School, $200; 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.

Sterling EMS Scholarships: available for Sterling residents who are training in medically-related training programs. In 2022 the organization voted to increase the amounts of the scholarships to $1,000 for the standard scholarships, $2,500 for the memorial scholarships. Recipients of the standard scholarship are Sterling residents enrolled in a medically-related training program. Recipients of the memorial scholarship are residents who are recent graduates entering an undergraduate, post-secondary educational program in a medically-related field.  Applicants must be graduates (or soon to be graduates) of an accredited high school, possess a GED or have taken the state test of competency for home schooled/alternatively schooled individuals. Applications and the related process will be conducted online. Interested students can download or request an application form on the Sterling EMS Facebook page or email sterling_ems@yahoo.com. Deadline is May 30.

Summer Lake for Children: run by Sterling Recreation: Super Safari Adventure, grades 3-8, June 27-July 1, sign up by June 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sholan Park and field trips, $330 for five days, $85 a day; 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. Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens, Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m., with Kathryn from the DCR; email jwright@cwmars.org 24 hours prior. Yoga class with Taylor Merk, in person, Tuesday, June 14, 5:30 p.m..; dress for movement and bring a yoga mat or thick towel. Mindful Meditation with Carol McGuiggan, Wednesdays, June 15 and 22, 6:30 p.m., bring a yoga mat or sitting cushion; registration needed. Book Discussion Group, Thursday, June 16, 12:30 p.m., to discuss "Flight of the Sparrow,"  by Amy Belding Brown. 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. Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens, Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m., with Kathryn from the DCR; email jwright@cwmars.org 24 hours prior. Macrame Coasters, Wednesday, June 8, 4 p.m., materials provided to make a coaster to take home. Hand Sewing for Beginners, Wednesday, June 15, 5:30 p.m., two-hour workshop, leave with a beginner sewing kit.  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. Art Workshop with Sharon, Wednesdays, June 8-29, 1 p.m., four weeks, $20, any level welcome; acrylic, watercolor, color pencil, pen and ink, graphite and pencils, bring a project to work on or work with Sharon with a project, payment due at registration. Office Hours with Rep. Jim O'Day, Friday, June 10, 10-11 a.m., no need to reserve, drop-ins welcome. One Mile Walking Challenge, Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m., around the building, the parking lot or inside if weather is not good; refreshments/light breakfast available after the walk; raffle/prizes, open to all seniors with registration. Heart to Home Presentation and Lunch, Tuesday, June 14, noon; information will be provided on their frozen meal program with free home delivery; no contract; call to register. Coffee Club, with Jay Merrill, Financial Advisor with Clifford and Rano, Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m., talk about the market with free coffee, drop in. Boston Red Sox History and Fenway Park special event for Father's Day with guest speaker Bob Decoteau, Friday, June 17, 10 a.m.; reservations begin June 9, limited seating for continental breakfast. 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. Donuts and dads, Saturday, June 18, 10:15-11:30 a.m., bring dad to the library and bring home munchkins and kits to make a Father's Day gift; register by email with "Donuts" in the subject line by June 15. 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. Summer Reading Kick-off program with Henry the Juggler, Thursday, June 23, 6:30 p.m., email with "Juggler" in the subject lien by June 16 to reserve a spot.  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.

DCR Watershed program: Learn to Fish, Sunday, June 5, 1-3 p.m., Old Stone Church; bring your rod and reel or borrow one. For information, email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or call (774) 261-1809 or (978) 365-3800.

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. IIf 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

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.

Regional Recycling Center: 131 Raymond Huntington Highway, West Boylston, is open to residents of Boylston, Sterling and West Boylston. Visit wachusettearthday.org for the latest updates on both hours and announcements. Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.; and the first and third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon. Masks are still required inside the ReUse building, but not in the outside areas. Accepting only two boxes per vehicle due to limited volunteers and storage capacity. Face masks are required on the site or in the building. Have your ID ready. The recycle center welcomes home goods, reusable furniture, crafts, sporting goods, fabric, bicycles, school supplies and appliances for swap or to be passed on to families in need. Fees are collected for some items. New volunteers welcome. Check the website, www.wachusettearthday.org, for other fees, hours and virus requirements. The Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center will be closed if the actual or perceived (wind chill or real feel) temperature is predicted to be below 10 degrees Fahrenheit during the open hours. The center will be closed for snow if a significant snow event is ongoing into the open hours, or if the total snowfall is greater than four inches within the 12 hours previous to the center being open to the public. Visit wachusettearthday.org, Facebook and the phone message at (978) 464-2854 for the most up-to-date notifications, schedule changes and weather announcements.