Meet Orange’s WWII re-enactors

ORANGE — Stop by the Orange Gun Club this Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and say hello to the living historians from the 26th Yankee Division.

They will have their WW II encampment set up and would be happy to show you around.

This is a training weekend for them, so there is no schedule, but they are always happy to answer questions and talk history.

North Quabbin Animal Control seeking volunteers

The North Quabbin Animal Control shelter is in need of volunteers. Contact Jennifer or Janelle at 978-249-2494 for more information.

Local resident makes Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology

BOSTON — The following local students have made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Spring 2023 semester.

* Timothy Nault of Athol

* Matthew Cormier of Baldwinville

* Kisah Howe of Orange

Meals on Wheels drivers needed

Meals on Wheels drivers are urgently needed in many communities in Franklin County and the North Quabbin. Make a big difference in someone’s day by delivering a hot noontime meal and a wellness check in your own community. Stipend and mileage reimbursement available. Call 413-773-5555 or 978-544-2259, Ext. 2216 or visit lifepathma.org/volunteer to apply.

Discussion on local moose population

ATHOL — Join DCR Wildlife Biologist Jillian Whitney for a discussion on the local moose population. A concurrent program for kids will make the event a positive day for the whole family. This event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Athol Bird and Nature Club, 100 Main St., Athol. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the program starts at 1:30 p.m. The series is open to all and is free of charge.

Calling all artists and non-artists alike

WINCHENDON — The Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon is looking for artists and non-artists alike to participate in a free, Intergenerational Portrait Project on the consecutive Wednesdays of Aug. 9 and 16 from 3-5 p.m. The project will bring together people of all ages to interact, draw and then paint each other’s portraits in a guided exercise that requires no artistic ability to create beautiful, original artwork.

Session one of this fun and easy process involves two people of diverse generations connecting with one another while simultaneously drawing quick, thumbnail size pencil drawings of each other. The best of these drawings will be enlarged and transferred to a 9”x12” canvas.

Session two will be all about painting the canvases using a limited palette of brightly colored paint, resulting in a work reminiscent of Picasso. Once the canvases have dried, participants will have the option to ink the outlines of their portraits for dramatic effect.

An artist’s opening exhibition of the portraits will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. in the library’s auditorium on the second floor. All are invited to this event highlighting the hidden artistic talent within the community. Refreshments will be served.

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant St. in Winchendon. For more information contact the library at 978-297-0300 or bealslibrary.org.

Space is limited to 20 participants. Sign up by calling the library.

This program is brought with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Packard Heights Mini-Triathlon

ORANGE—The Packard Heights Association will hold a mini-triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 1 p.m., beginning from the main beach at Packards Pond, Orange. Teams of one to three members can enter, but the number of teams is limited. The race will be held rain or shine.

After checking in at the beach, participants will kayak approximately 1.5 miles on the lake, bicycle two laps around the lake (4.2 miles), and run one lap around the lake (2.1 miles). The entry fee is $30 and net proceeds will go to the preservation of Packard Heights. Applications can be picked up at the Athol Area YMCA or from any association member.

Awards will be given to the top three positions in the following categories: individuals (male and female), female team, male team, mixed team and family team. There will also be an award for the best time in each event (swimming, biking and running). T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered entrants.

There will be a mini-mini-triathlon for children of racers or association members, following the main race.

These activities are sponsored by Girardi Distributors Inc. For more information, call Pennie Smith at 978-575-8003 or Joann Deacon 978-407-1298.

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