Following recommendations from local and state health officials, and American Alliance of Museums guidelines in response to ongoing COVID-19 prevention measures, the museum will be closed to the public effective immediately until March 31. The evening program on March 26, “Glimpses of the White-Tailed Deer,” will be canceled. The staff is on site, though, so until it reopens, phone messages and email requests will be dealt with. The museum will post updates as more information becomes available. Call: 978-632-3277.
ATHOL — Come to this Spanish-language practice of mindfulness, the technique of focusing all of one’s attention only on present thoughts, feelings and sensations without judging them. Mindfulness can reduce stress and physical pain — on Monday March 23, 1 to 2 p.m. Practice with the Center for Community Resilience after Trauma (CCRT) at 2033 Main St. 2nd floor in Athol.
Únase al personal deCCRTmientraspracticamos la atención plena. El estado o la calidadde ser consciente o conscientedealgo. La técnicadeatención plena es cuandounoenfocatodasuatención solo en los pensamientos, sentimientos y sensacionesactuales, pero no juzgándolos: la prácticade la atención plena puedereducir el estrés y el dolor físico. Practique con nosotrosLunes 23 deMarzo, 1–2 p.m. en 2033 Main Street piso 2 en Athol.
All CCRT services are free & confidential. Contact us to reserve your place: (413) 773-5090 or CCRT@csoinc.org
It’s time to apply for scholarships from Dollars for Wendell Scholars. All students who live in Wendell and will be pursuing any kind of accredited post-secondary education next year can apply by completing the short and easy application.
Applications for the scholarship are available at local high schools and at the Wendell Free Library. They must be returned to the address below by April 15.
The sixth annual fundraiser began with a mailing to all Wendell residents in February. Donations, which are now tax-deductible, may be made to Dollars for Wendell Scholars, P.O. Box 232, Wendell, MA 01379 with checks payable to Dollars for Wendell Scholars.
Please help support Wendell residents seeking post-secondary education (college/university/technical school).
For more information, call or email Carolyn Manley at 978-544-7028 (dollarsforwendellscholars@gmail.com) or Christine Heard at 978-544-2282 (cheard59c@aol.com) You may also speak with Joy Brenneman at the Wendell Free Library.
ORANGE — The Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District will hold a public hearing on the FY21 budget on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the Eileen M. Perkins Library and Media Center.
WENDELL — The film “Bicentennial Man” will be shown Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Wendell Free Library
This film follows the ‘life’ and times of the lead character, an android who is purchased as a household robot programmed to perform menial tasks. Within a few days, the Martin family realizes that they don’t have an ordinary droid as Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought. In a story that spans two centuries, Andrew learns the intricacies of humanity while trying to stop those who created him from destroying him.
There will be a short (half-hour) film before the movie.
This is the next in the monthly series of science fiction/fantasy and horror/monster movies at the Wendell Free Library, located in the center of Wendell. Free Admission. For more information about the Wendell Free Library visit its web page at www.wendellfreelibrary.org or call 978-544-3559.
All movies start with a short opening film at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted:
April 25: “The Others” – starring Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston and Fionnula Flanagan
May 23: “Runaway” – starring Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes and Gene Simmons
June 20 “The Legend Of Hell House” – starring Roddy McDowall, Gayle Hunnicutt and Pamela Franklin
July 18: Westworld – starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin