Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Art Mobiles

PETERSHAM – Transform recycled and reclaimed materials into kinetic sculptures at this free, hands-on community workshop led by local artist Marissa (Mars) Gabriel at the Petersham Memorial Library, 23 Common St., Petersham, at 4 p.m. Using found objects collected from the community and materials gathered from the Petersham Transfer Station, participants will create unique decorative hanging mobiles. Open to all ages 7+. Adults, teens, and children are all welcome. Space is limited, please register to secure a spot. Contact lauradavis@petershamlibrary.org for more information.

Petersham Curling Club hosts free open house

PETERSHAM – Petersham Curling Club invites local youth to try curling at a free open house on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 250 N Main St., Petersham. Kids and teens will learn basic skills, sweeping and game strategy from experienced coaches. No prior experience is needed.

Session times:

  • Ages 5–12: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Ages 12–18: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Can’t make Oct. 24? Drop by any Saturday during the season, and coaches will work you into the program. Wear clean sneakers and warm, flexible clothing. Equipment is provided. For details, visit www.petershamcurling.org or email info@petershamcurling.org.

Pioneer Valley Brass to perform at Orthodox Congregational Church

PETERSHAM – The Orthodox Congregational Church of Petersham will host a free public program of specially arranged brass music at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. The Pioneer Valley Brass will perform the 822nd service funded by the First Universalist Parish of North Dana as a remembrance of that church. The music will cover a wide range of styles.

The church was forced to leave North Dana for the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir in the early 1900s to provide drinking water for the city of Boston. A trust fund started in the 1920s by sisters Catherine Mason and Mary Hale provides funds for these musical services. 

The Pioneer Valley Brass is a group of musicians from throughout the area which has been performing for over 40 years with various membership. Dick Tandy and Steve Babineau play trumpet, Tabitha Greelees plays horn, Dana Tandy performs on trombone, and Susan Lemei is featured on tuba. These musicians have performed and are well-known throughout the region.

Several Dana Vespers programs are scheduled for the fall and winter. The Pioneer Brass will perform the next one at the Universalist church in Winchendon on Nov. 22.

Contact Music Coordinator Maureen Riendeau at 978-413-6867 for information about First Universalist Parish of North Dana or to schedule a vespers program in the North Quabbin area.