North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy speaks at Lions Club meeting

ATHOL — At a recent meeting of the Athol Lions Club, Executive Director of the North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy Nate Johnson and Administrative Coordinator Jessica Gale-Tanner spoke to the club about the function and goals of their organization and the importance of building a caring, inclusive community.

The North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy group was recognized for its vitally important role in the community and the entire North Quabbin region. North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy describes itself in the mission statement as “an association to develop and support relationships for people who will benefit from guidance, companionship and/or advocacy.”

The group adds that the objective “is to provide protection and advocacy for vulnerable people by fostering one-to-one personal relationships between people living in the North Quabbin Community.”

Fish dinner at St. Francis Church

ATHOL—St. Francis Church (101 Main St, Athol) will be hosting a fish dinner on Saturday, March 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the church hall. The menu includes haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, salad and dessert. Tickets are $15 each. Indoor dining and takeout options are available. Reservations are required. Please call Rachel at 518-302-1103 for reservations or questions.

Ready, Set, Go! Puzzle Race at the Beals Memorial Library

WINCHENDON — Whether you’re a puzzle pro or pastimer, all are invited to participate in the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library’s Jigsaw Puzzle Race. On Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m., teams of two to four people will race to see who can assemble a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first. When the race is over, each team gets to take home their puzzle. This event is free and open to all ages. Sign ups are open now, so register today to participate in the action.

This event is brought by the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library, a group that volunteers their time to support the library through book sales and other special events and fundraisers and whose funds go towards library programs or the purchase of items for the library’s use. They work to engage the community in raising positive public awareness through advocacy of the library.

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant St. in Winchendon. To learn more about the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library or to register for the Jigsaw Puzzle Race, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org.

Petersham Congregational Church’s Bible Study on Galatians

PETERSHAM – Orthodox Congregational Church will be resuming adult Christian education programming with a Bible Study discussion on the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul’s Letter advocating equality in all senses of the word and moving away from strict adherence to “the Law” that divides instead of unifies the community. Bible Study began on Wednesday Feb. 14, and will continue on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the church’s Andrew Hall, 21 N. Main St. / Rt. 32 in Petersham. Details and updates on the Facebook page. Light refreshments will be provided.

Sienna Moore named to College of the Holy Cross Dean’s List

WORCESTER — Sienna Moore of Orange was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2023 Dean’s List. A member of the Class of 2026, Moore was named to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

To qualify, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Zackery Aldrich makes Curry College Dean’s List

MILTON—Curry College congratulates Zackery Aldrich of Royalston who was named to the fall 2023 Dean’s List. Curry College, founded in Boston in 1879, is a private, co-educational, liberal arts-based institution located on 131 acres in Milton.