ROYALSTON – Everyone is welcome to Saturday Morning on the Royalston Common, Saturday June 1. The day begins with a pancake breakfast at the Royalston Town Hall from 7:30-10:30 a.m., which includes organic blueberry pancakes, local maple syrup, homemade fruit salad and Dean’s Beans.
After breakfast, attendees can visit the silent auction and bid on original artwork and crafts by local artisans, a CSA meat package, museum passes, gift certificates to local businesses, handcrafted jewelry and textiles. See more at villageschoolma.org. Last call for bids is at 11:15 a.m.
Out on the common there is a yard sale from 8-11:30 a.m., a plant sale at the post office, book sale at the library, and face painting. Enjoy fresh citrus juice, hand-popped popcorn, chocolate pops and cookies by the Petersham Country Store and craft beer and mimosas by Moon Hill Brewing and Gardner Ale House, plus an espresso bar – all profits to be donated to the Village School. Also in the food court, enjoy live music with Just Rita from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
At 10 a.m. under the big tent on the common, Tom Ricardi presents “Live Birds of Prey.” Get up close to eagles, hawks and owls, followed by a magic show with Eddie Raymond at 11:30 a.m.
There is entertainment throughout the morning: traditional dancing to welcome spring by the Millers River Morris Men, and an Old-Fashioned Cake Walk, where every child is a winner.
For more information, call 978 249 3505 or go to www.villageschoolma.org
ATHOL – On Saturday, June 1, The Athol Congregational Church on the Uptown Common will be holding its 72nd annual Country Fair. This fair has been a favorite of local townspeople for decades.
The fair runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Uptown Common will be covered with all manner of booths, entertainment and food. Inside the church will be a tag sale featuring all kinds of items. Outside there will be games and activities for the kids, basket raffles, books, records and CDs, jewelry, plants, a gift certificate raffle, crafts, baked goods and candy.
At the country store, get a root beer float or strawberry shortcake. The snack bar will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage grinders, chili and salads. New items being sold this year are cotton candy and French fries. Stick around for the Cake Walk, which starts at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by local musicians from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of the bandstand.
WESTON – Regis College proudly announces the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.
“Being named to the Dean’s List is a testament to students’ persistent commitment to their academic journey throughout the semester,” said Dr. Mary Erina Driscoll, PhD, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “At Regis, we prioritize the development of students’ character and confidence, equipping them with the skills they need for a successful career and life of meaning. Recognition on the Dean’s List reflects ones resolute dedication to academic excellence.”
The following students were recognized on the spring 2024 Dean’s List:
■Gracie Marsh of Orange
■Madelyn Robertson of Athol
NEWTON – Hunter Martin, a Lasell University student from Orange, was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance in the spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, Lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.