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ORANGE — Our Lady Immaculate Parish in Athol presents FallFest at the Orange Airport, Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be an amusement park, food and car show, Fennelli amusements, food truck rodeo and Classic Car Show and cruise-in Sunday.
ASHBURNHAM — The first annual Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 (rain date: Sept. 25) from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., on Main Street.
Main Street will be closed from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. for a day of celebration of Ashburnham businesses, artists and town groups. There will be live demonstrations, all-day live musical entertainment including two bands, a DJ, emcee, and local entertainers, food and drink, touch-a-truck, the farmers market, interactive activities for kids and adults and much more.
Come join us for a small town fall festival celebrating our local artists and businesses.
WINCHESTER, N.H. — The Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club will hold a dance on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., at the ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St., Winchester, N.H. Live music by “Craig Kendall + The Flat Top Band.” Theme: Western Night.
Nonalcoholic beverages available; 50/50 raffle. Everyone welcome. $10, members; $12, nonmembers.
For further info: call Tom: 978-249-6917 / 978-790-9322 or Barbara: 802-722-9205 / 802-376-0317.
NEW SALEM — On Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., the New Salem Public Library will host “Quabbin, Then and Now” in the Library Community Room.
In this presentation, local photographer Dale Monette uses DCR images from the Quabbin Reservoir Archives taken in the mid-1930s with recreated photographs from the same location in present-day settings. Watch the houses and scenes taken during the 1930s fade on screen to images for an imagined present-day look. Many never-seen-before images from the archives are included in this program. You will also see pictures showing everyday life in the four “lost” towns. Join us for an entertaining and informative look at our local history.
ORANGE — The 24th annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival in Orange returns Oct. 1-2 for two days of peace, love, and garlic, showcasing art, local farm products, fabulous food, endless entertainment, and “inspiration for a hopeful future.” Held on a historic farm amid fall foliage, the event attracts and unites many thousands locally and from across New England. Family-friendly admission: $10 (good for the weekend); $5 for seniors, students, or EBT cardholders. Kids 12 and under free. Get the whole bulb at garlicandarts.org including the 2022 schedule of exhibitors, entertainment, volunteering opportunities, and workshops and activities for all ages.
BOXBOROUGH — The Nashua Valley Model Railroad Association (NVRRA) announces its 57th annual “Railfair 2022” model train show on Saturday Oct. 1, and Sunday Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event is geared towards model railroaders (new and experienced), families with children, and anyone who enjoys model railroading. Attractions include model railroad displays, layouts, exhibits, and dealers. It will be held at the Boxboro Regency Hotel, 242 Adams Place, Boxborough. Two-day admission is $8, and children under 12 are free. For more information: www.nvrra.com or call 978-225-0650.
ATHOL — The Athol Bird and Nature Club meetings occur on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The Oct. 12 meeting topic is “Genius of the Swamp,” with Dale Monette.
PHILLIPSTON — Enjoy the Chili, Chowder Taste Off Thursday, Oct. 13, at 4:30 p.m. at Red Apple Farm, Phillipston. Chili, and chowder served up by local restaurants. This is a family friendly event, and open to the public. Live music, contests and raffles. Register in advance and save $5.
This is a Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce event. To register and for more information: https://bit.ly/3QvpO4a
ROYALSTON — The Royalston Agricultural Commission invites visitors to “Autumn on the Common,” Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highlights include hayrides, animals, games, hot apple crisp, live music by Ryan Hood, and a Fire Department Chicken BBQ, 2 p.m., at Town Hall.
ATHOL — Monday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.: Regular business meeting of the Athol Golden Age Club at the Athol Senior Center, 82 Freedom St.
PHILLIPSTON — Quabbin Quills Book Launch and scholarship awards event is set for Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Red Apple Farm at Cidery Pines, 455 Highland Ave, Phillipston, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain date: Oct. 26. Quabbin Quills, a nonprofit writer’s group, will celebrate their fifth anthology, “Cascades and Currents.” The book includes many talented local writers and authors from all over New England. In addition, QQ will award scholarships to three high school seniors, and their writing will appear in the anthology.
The event will have light refreshments, raffles, and author readings. For more information, contact Steve Piscitello at stevep@quabbinquills.org or 978-503-9856.