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ATHOL — On Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., at the Millers River Environmental Center, the garden club will feature Kristina Bezanson, program coordinator for the Associate Degree program in Arboriculture and Community Forest Management at Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst
Bezanson both teaches and consults on tree risk assessment, landscape design, and sustainable maintenance. Her talk for the garden club will cover a combination of what is a professional arborist and proper tree and shrub pruning practices. Admission is free.
An affiliate of the Millers River Environmental Center in Athol, the North Quabbin Garden Club formed in 2006 to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening. With efforts to promote better horticultural practices and foster civic beauty, emphasis is placed on use of native plants, organic gardening, and the conservation of natural resources. Monthly meetings are usually held on the third Thursday evening of each month featuring informative speakers and workshop sessions. Guests and new members are always welcome, so join us this month and learn something new about gardening.
WINCHESTER, N.H. — The Monadnock Tri-State Dance Club will hold a public dance on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St., Winchester, N.H., from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Live music by “Dan Morgan Band.” Theme: Halloween Party. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Non-alcoholic 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.
WARWICK — Hike Hockanum overlook trail with Clare Green Oct. 23 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is a moderate hike on Warwick town property. Meet at Hockanum Hill Road parking lot, Warwick. Bring water, snacks, poles if needed, and sense of wonder. It is a sweet trail, with a view to the east, overlooking Wheeler Pond along Rt. 78 and Brush Valley with old stone walls. Questions, and to sign up, call Clare Green, Athol Bird and Nature Club Board Member, trip leader, and local Warwick Trails Group member, 978-544-7421.
WARE — The Quabbin Valley towns were home to their share of unusual people and stories. Explore the cemetery Oct. 23 from 1 to 2 p.m., with us as we discover some of these stories through headstones and monuments. Dogs are not allowed anywhere at Quabbin. Space limited. Meet at the Civil War Monument. Register at: bit.ly/3T0RkbW
Public presentation via Zoom.
We’re all familiar with the amazing annual migrations of Hummingbirds and Monarch Butterflies, but what about the rest of our northern pollinators? Where do they go in the winter? This program explores that question. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. A link to the program will be provided after registering. Register here: bit.ly/3EFXHx2.
ORANGE — The first annual Orange Pumpkin Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 29, at Revival Wheeler Mansion in Orange (rain date Oct. 30) from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will feature kids’ games, pumpkin carving contest, haunted house, craft and food vendors and more.
ATHOL — The annual Miller’s Woods Ladies Christmas Fair returns on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Miller’s Woods/Riverbend Clubhouse at 739 Daniel Shays Hwy., Athol. Highlights includetheme baskets, bake table, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, gift certificate raffle, homemade holiday gifts from our craft table, high roller raffle, quilt raffle, and the free welcome raffle. Our snack bar will be operated by Athol High School students and advisor.
For more information, call 978-830-4430.
ATHOL — The Athol Golden Age Club meets Monday, Nov. 21, at noon at the Athol Senior Center, 82 Freedom St. Thanksgiving Potluck and Toys for Tots collection. We will also be collecting for Toys for Tots, so please bring a new, unwrapped toy for a donation. As noted, the potluck starts at noon.
ATHOL — Monday, Dec. 19, at noon: The Athol Golden Age Club meets for its annual holiday gathering at the Athol Senior Center, 82 Freedom St. Our holiday meal will be catered by Dan Carr once again. The cost is $10 per individual. As noted, the meal starts at noon.