All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and tag sale

ATHOL – On Saturday, Sept. 28, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Athol Congregational Church, Uptown Common, will host a pancake breakfast and tag sale. Pancakes, blueberry pancakes, French Toast, gluten-free waffles, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee. The cost for adults is $8 and $3 for children. This event will be ‘all you can eat.’ The tag sale will feature lots of autumn collectibles and books.

Opening art reception at Petersham Art Center

PETERSHAM – “Inspired by Nature,” a display of the works of artists Joanne Talbot Quinn and Bonnie House, will have its opening reception on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Petersham Art Center. All are invited to attend this free event to meet the artists and viewing their works.

Quinn is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a B.F.A. in painting and art education. Her painting style crosses realism with the softer edges and painterly qualities of impressionism.

House obtained a B.F.A. from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania and earned an M.F.A. from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She was a professor of art at Fitchburg State University for many years. She has enjoyed expressing her love of nature through her artwork, which evokes visions of the natural wonders of the world through watercolor, pastel, glasswork, and graphic design.

“I am inspired by the gentle beauty and spirit of New England,” said Quinn. “My wish is that people who see my paintings will find a connection between my work and nature with all its riches.”

After the reception, the exhibit will continue through Nov. 3. The Petersham Art Center is open Thursday-Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m., for viewing the exhibit, and browsing a selection of unique items and artwork from local artists and craftspeople.

Friends of the Council on Aging meeting

ATHOL – The Friends of the Athol Council on Aging will hold a quarterly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. in the Athol Senior Center. Members are urged to attend and guests are welcome.

Artificial intelligence presentation at the Beals Memorial Library

WINCHENDON – On Monday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m., the Beals Memorial Library will host an overview presentation on A.I., its creation, as well as positive and negative impacts it can have for humanity, presented by Bill Ayadi.

Ayadi has 40 years of experience in electrical power, controls, and automation, and was a Y2K manager. He worked in Europe, China and the U.S., and is a lifelong student of history, literature, and art. Ayadi is also the organizer and facilitator for ALFA/FSU’s 5-part series courses.

Please be advised that the schedule for all programs at the library is subject to change.

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

SNHU Announces Summer 2024 President’s List

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE – It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

■ Ashley Peterson of Orange

■ Brennan Mailloux of Orange

■ Anastasia Arsenault of Orange

■ Sarah Peterson of Orange

■ Julia Carey of Athol

■ Scott Batchelder of Athol

■ Katalin Krieger of Athol