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The North Quabbin Trails Association will host an “easy, naturalist walk” for veterans and their guests on Saturday, March 20, 9:30 a.m., at Winchendon Community Park at Ingleside Drive. Follow signs to Main Trailhead. Veterans interested in learning more about this and other programs for veterans can email nqtrails@gmail.com.
March 20: Maple sugaring open house at Sunset View Farm
WINCHENDON — On March 20, in honor of Maple Weekend 2021, Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust is hosting a maple sugaring open house at the recently protected Sunset View Farm with farm owners Chuck and Livvy Tarleton. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Sunset View Farm at 156 Gardner Road in Winchendon.
PETERSHAM — The Orthodox Congregational Church of Petersham will host a “Grab n Go” Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday March 20. Dinners will be available for pickup at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15. The menu includes; corned beef, potato, cabbage, carrots, turnip and desert. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Janice at 978-724-3362. The church is located at 21 North Main Street, Petersham.
BARRE — Many Hands Organic Farm will be hosting a workshop regarding Organic Small Fruit Production on March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the farm in Barre and via Zoom. We have a plethora of small fruit that we distribute in our CSA and preserve for home use. In the workshop, we will start with a PowerPoint on small fruit culture, pruning and fertility. Once we move outside, we will try our hands at pruning blueberries, grapes, red raspberries, black raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries and elderberries. Registration is available on the Many Hands Organic Farm website at mhof.net/events-workshops.
Tuesday, at 7 p.m. via Zoom, Aldrich Astrophotography member Kevin Boucher will talk about how astronomy pictures of galaxies, nebula, and other night sky wonders are taken. Boucher will share all the obstacles that need to be overcome to create these beautiful pictures. The program is sponsored by the Athol Public Library and the Aldrich Astronomical Society.
Register in advance for this meeting: bit.ly/38DvhTC
From the Village Neighbors newsletter: Tuesday, March 23, at 4 p.m.
Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends initiative is underway in Massachusetts. Dementia Friends are folks who have attended a one-hour information session to learn five key messages about living with dementia, and the simple things we can all do to make a difference for people touched by dementia.
Presenter: Nancy Spittle, RN, Village Neighbors
Zoom RSVP by sending an email to: generalinfo@villageneighbors.org
Inclement weather date: Friday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cass Meadow North in Athol (access off Pequoig and Pinedale Avenue)
Sponsored by the Athol Bird and Nature Club and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust
Come witness one of the most spectacular dances on earth — the courtship display of the American woodcock. Normally a reclusive forest dweller, the male of this game bird species takes center stage in his springtime dance to attract a female. We will start with a display of a stuffed woodcock specimen and an explanation of the courtship dance by David Small, then hike into the meadow for the evening show. For more information and to register, contact Marielena Lima at lima@mountgrace.org or 978-541-1762. COVID protocols will be in effect.
Thursdays and Saturdays:
Book and media sale
WINCHENDON — The Friends of the Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon are holding their used book and media sale, now on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, by appointment only. The library is at 50 Pleasant St. in Winchendon. For more information or to make an appointment to either browse the book sale or contribute donations, call 978-297-0300.