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ATHOL — Athol Bird and Nature Club meeting set for Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.: Freshwater Mussels with Ayla Skorupa, a Virtual Zoom meeting. Join in person or on Zoom.
A limited group viewing will be available at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol. Join in-person to see what the team has been up to while we have been closed.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/3HARn8T
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
PETERSHAM — Petersham Congregational Church will be holding its annual roast pork dinner on Saturday, Feb. 19. All dinners are take-out only; will cost $12; and includes roast pork, mashed potato, corn, cole slaw, and a dessert. Pick-up time starts at 5:30 p.m. at 21 North Main St., and the church asks no early arrivals, please. Call Janice at 978-724-3362 to place orders.
ORANGE — The Wheeler Memorial Library is hosting a weekly Knitting and Crocheting Club that will run every Wednesday through Feb. 16. There will be two sessions per day, one from 2 to 3 p.m., the other from 6 to 7 p.m. Materials will be provided to beginners; if you have any current projects, you are welcome to bring them. Registration and masks are required: Please call 978-544-2495, ext. 100. The library is at 49 East Main St., Orange.
Join Ernie LeBlanc in a search for the wintering birds of Cape Ann, including gulls, alcids, and sea ducks, Sunday, Feb. 13. Dress warmly as weather conditions can be challenging. Meet in the parking lot in back of the Millers River Environmental Center at 100 Main St. The trip will leave no later than 6:30 a.m. This is an all-day trip. Please confirm your intent to participate in the trip by calling Ernie at 978-249-4064 prior to the trip date. Precautionary measures: Please note that you will be expected to be masked and socially distant even if you have been vaccinated and boosted. If you are unvaccinated, please do not attend this event. This event may be modified or cancelled depending on how the pandemic progresses.
Instructors: Sharon A. Harmon and bg Thurston. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. Free to Mount Grace members; $10 for nonmembers. Register at www.mountgrace.org
ATHOL — Join the staff at the Athol Public Library on Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about local birds in winter, presented by Dave Small, President and Acting Director of the Athol Bird and Nature Club.
Learn which birds can be seen locally in winter and what you can do in your yard to attract them. Providing food (native plants), water and shelter will greatly increase the diversity of birds visiting your yard.
Free. Registration is required for this event. Please register by calling 978-249-9515.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Columnist Mike Roche advises outdoors enthusiasts to attend the Springfield Sportsman’s Show from Feb. 25 to 27 at the Big E in West Springfield. “This great show had grown over the years and always features innovations in freshwater, fly, saltwater fishing and boating. You can try out the best gear, talk to top manufacturers and guides and learn from world class industry professionals and it is just down Route 91.”
ATHOL — The Athol Bird and Nature Club invites you to “Wild Year: Explore North America thru the Season,” a virtual Zoom meeting, March 9, 7 p.m. Join John Slonina as he discusses different travel locations for the seasonal year. The locations include Alaska, Great Smoky Mountains, Florida, Greater Yellowstone, Delmarva Peninsula, Oregon and WA, and New England. A limited group viewing will be available at the Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main St., Athol.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/3owU17U
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
LEOMINSTER — Twin City Toastmasters of Leominster will host a public speaking Open House Event on March 15 at AIS, Inc., 25 Tucker Drive, 7 p.m., for individuals interested in expanding on their presenting and leadership skills. For more information, visit www.twincitytoastmasters.com.
MARLBOROUGH — Columnist Mike Roche tells us, “The Fly-Fishing Show, which boomed when that sport had a growth spurt, has just announced a change in dates and will be held at the Marlborough Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center April 22-24. Local fly fishermen have always enjoyed this show, produced by a group that holds similar events across the country, as the latest equipment and many exciting destinations are always part of the lure.”