COMMON CALENDAR

 

Friday, May 22

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE May 22, 2-7 p.m. at Brimfield First Congregational Church. Must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and have not donated in the last 8 weeks. Visit www.redcross.org.

PAUL BLART: MALL COP May 22 and May 23, 7 p.m. at the Old Sturbridge Village cinema. Starring Kevin James. Paul Blart is a mild-mannered, dutiful father who works as a security guard in a New Jersey mall. One day when a gang of organized criminals place the mall under siege and take hostages, Paul remains inside and tries to thwart the group to hilarious result in this comedy. 87 min. (PG) Tickets are $5. Popcorn and snacks available. Call 508-347-3362 or visit www.osv.org/movies.

 

JUNIOR HIGH DANCE 7-10 p.m. at the Sturbridge Federated Church.

 

Saturday, May 23

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING COURSE May 23, 10:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library. For ages 11-15. $40 per person. Space is limited. Participants should bring a snack and lunch. Register by stopping by the library or calling 508-347-2512.

 

WOOL DAYS AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE May 23-25. The official kick-off to summer, with village-period games (1830s baseball, tug-o'-war, hoop trundling, battledore and shuttlecock, etc.) and the seasonal launching of both the village stagecoach and Quinebaug River boat ride. See how wool is processed from sheep to shirt, including washing, shearing, scouring, carding, spinning, dyeing, and knitting or weaving. Adults: $20 Seniors: $18 Children: $7 (3-17); under 3 FREE. Call 800-SEE-1830 or visit www.osv.org.

 

Sunday, May 24

SPECIAL SUNDAY SQUAREDANCE 2-5 p.m. at the Hayloft Barn, 232 Podunk Road Sturbridge. Featuring national caller Rick Gittleman calling and local favorite Brigit McGuire cueing. Admission $7. Visit www.hayloftsteppers.org or call at (508) 867-8036.

 

Tuesday, May 26

HOLLAND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 7 p.m. Holland Elementary School Auditorium. Copies of the warrant are available at town hall or at town.holland.ma.us.

 

Wednesday, May 27

ALL ARTS EVENING PREVIEW 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tantasqua Regional High School.

 

UPCOMING

 LA LECHE LEAGUE OF STURBRIDGE MEETING May 29, 10-11:30 a.m. at Sturbridge Federated Church. Breastfeeding or considering it? LLL of Sturbridge invites all pregnant and nursing women to learn more and meet new friends. Topic is: The Benefits of Breastfeeding A – Z. Discussion topics are flexible - your questions are the main focus. More info, www.lllsturbridge.org.

 

TUPPERWARE PARTY May 29, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Sturbridge Coffee House.

 

GREAT TOMATO GIVEAWAY AND GARDNERS’ FAIR May 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Sturbridge Town Common. Free tomato plants and celebration of local farms and foods. Children’s tent will have crafts, activities and face painting from 11a.m.-12 p.m. and storytelling at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Moveable Feasts Committee, a partnership of libraries in Sturbridge, Charlton, Southbridge and Old Sturbridge Village.

 

BB 5K FESTIVAL May 30, at Hyland Orchard in Sturbridge. Registration at 9 a.m., 5K at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a scenic 5K run/walk, a Kid’s Fun Run through the orchard and an afternoon of festivities. All proceeds from the day will benefit melanoma research and education. Call 508-347-3334 with any questions.

 

BRIMFIELD ELECTIONS June 1, 12 p.m. in the St. Christopher community room.

 

TANTASQUA REGIONAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT June 2, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Tantasqua Regional High School auditorium and cafeteria.

 

COMMUNITY DINNER SERIES June 3, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. To benefit Multiple Sclerosis. All you can eat traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet. Casual dining, no reservations. Cash donation adults $13, children $5. Call 1-800 Publick or visit www.publickhouse.com.

 

REHABILITAVE RESOURCES AUTISM WORKSHOP June 4, 7-9 p.m. at Rehabilitative Resources Inc., 1 Picker Road Sturbridge. Speaker Sarah Rozehnal Ward M.S., CCC/SLP will discuss how executive function skills impact people's day-to-day lives, including social and academic activities. Open to all members of the community to provide information to families with autistic children or adults. Free. To register, call 508-347-8181 ext. 104 or e-mail jpetraitis@rehabresourcesinc.org.

 

SOUTHBRIDGE FEST 2009 June 6 on Main Street in Southbridge. Day-long celebration of the town's history and cultural diversity. Enjoy all kinds of food, music, art, architecture and fun, including a parade and block party with ethnic musicians and dancers on alternating stages, multi-ethnic cuisine, tours of historical points of interest, educational activities, art exhibits and individual street performers such as balloonists, face painters and more. Free.

 

SONGWRITERS “IN THE ROUND” June 6, 7 p.m. at the Sturbridge Coffee House. Musicians Amy Herrera, Dave Dersham and Jared Fiske perform. Free.

 

4TH ANNUAL HOLLAND ELEMENTARY FASHION SHOW/DINNER June 6, 7 p.m. at Holland Elementary School. Erin Scimeca, who is in charge of scouting and special events for New York City Models in New York City, will be on hand. New York Models provides models for Bravo’s “Who Wants to be a Supermodel.”

 

TANTASQUA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT June 7, 2 p.m. in the TRHS Field House.

 

STURBRIDGE MOMS CLUB MEETING June 8, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Sturbridge Federated Church.

 

COMMUNITY DINNER SERIES June 10, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. To benefit Multiple Sclerosis. All you can eat summer barbecue dinner buffet. Casual dining, no reservations. Cash donation adults $13, children $5. Call 1-800 Publick or visit www.publickhouse.com.

 

STURBRIDGE LIONS CLUB SUPER RAFFLE June 12, 6:30-11 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. Dinner and dancing, and the chance to win one of 17 prizes to be given away that evening. Contact. PDG Terry Grant at 508-344-1933.

 

REHABILITATIVE RESOURCES INC 13TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC June 12 at Blissful Meadows Golf Club, Uxbridge. Cost is $130 per person or $520 per foursome. Visit www.rehabresourcesinc.org.

 

SOCKS FOR SIBERIA 3RD ANNUAL FAMILY FESTIVAL June 13, 12-6 p.m. at Hyland Orchards, Sturbridge. Benefits orphans in Russia. Food, music, raffles, games, Red Sox tickets and family fun. Free.

 

ST. ANNE & ST. PATRICK PARISH SUMMER PICNIC June 14, immediately following noon Mass, at St. Anne Shrine grounds. Join fellow parishioners for a lively afternoon of fun and friendship.  Bring a dessert along for sharing - hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided. There will be games for young and old and the not so old. Representatives from the Molly Bish Foundation will be on hand to provide complimentary Child ID kits for all the children in attendance. Call Kathy at 508-347-3129 or Chris at 508-347-7734.

 

 

COMMUNITY DINNER SERIES June 15, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. To benefit the Relay for Life. All you can eat chicken dinner buffet. Casual dining, no reservations. Cash donation adults $13, children $5. Call 1-800 Publick or visit www.publickhouse.com.

 

COMMUNITY DINNER SERIES June 17, 5-7:30 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. To benefit Multiple Sclerosis. All you can eat Italian dinner buffet. Casual dining, no reservations. Cash donation adults $13, children $5. Call 1-800 Publick or visit www.publickhouse.com.

 

ST. ANNE & ST. PATRICK PARISH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT June 20, at Hemlock Ridge Golf Course, Holland. $55 per person includes cart, greens fee, food and 9-hole tournament. Proceeds benefit the St. Anne Pavilion sanctuary renovation project. Call Steve DiFederico 508-347-7206 or Bill Krans 774-200-0994

 

ONGOING

 

HITCHCOCK FREE ACADEMY FARMERS’/ARTISANS’ MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hitchcock parking lot. Area farmers, artists and non-profit (non-religious and npn-political) organizations will have home-made and home-grown products for sale to the public.

 

STATE REP. TODD SMOLA meets with constituents each week by appointment. Contact him in Boston at (617) 722-2800x8491 or in the district at (413) 283-2564.

 

DRAWINGS IN PENCIL BY RYAN JACQUES through May 31 at Sturbridge Coffee House.

 

STURBRIDGE LIONS CLUB meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Publick House Restaurant. Visit http://sturbridgema.lionwap.org or e-mail briererabbit@verizon.net.

 

STURBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB meets Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at the Publick House Historic Inn. Visit www.rotary7910.org.

 

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS Sunday nights beginning May 3 at the Hayloft Steppers Barn, 232 Podunk Road in Sturbridge. Beginners from 6-7 p.m., plus from 7-8 p.m. and advanced from 8-9 p.m. Classes $6 each. Visit www.hayloftsteppers.org or call (508) 867-8036 and ask for Moe or Donna or (413) 436-7849 and ask for Deanna or Al.

 

TEEN PIZZA AND MOVIE NIGHT first Saturday of the month 7:30 p.m. at the St. Anne St. Patrick Church’s Parish Center in Sturbridge.

 

TODDLER STORY TIME Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library. For ages 18-30 months. Register in advance by stopping by the library or calling 508-347-2512.

 

KIDS STORY TIME Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library. For ages 4.5-6 years. Register in advance by stopping by the library or calling 508-347-2512.

 

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library. For ages 2.5 to 4.5 years. Register in advance by stopping by the library or calling 508-347-2512.

 

TYKE AND TODDLER PLAYGROUP Wednesdays, 10:45-12 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library. For caregivers and children ages 6 to 36 months. Registration is not required.

 

TUMMY TIME Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library. For caregivers and infants birth to 12 months who are not actively crawling. Registration is not required.

 

PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at the Brimfield Public Library. For ages 2.9-5.

 

BEDTIME STORY HOUR Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Brimfield Public Library. For ages 3-8.

 

STORYTIME Wednesdays,10 a.m. at Wales Public Library with a teacher from Community Partnership for Children.

 

CHILDREN’S MUSIC HOUR WITH JOHN each Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. and each Friday, 10-11 a.m. at the Sturbridge Coffee House.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES available at Historic Elm Hill Center, Brookfield. Include gardening, fundraising, animal care and more. Contact Melissa Wilson at (508) 347-8181x115 or mwilson@rehabresourcesinc.org.

 

MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Hitchcock Free Academy. Children ages 4-7, meet 3:30-4:15 p.m.; ages 8 and up 4:30-5:30 p.m. For more info or to register, call Mark Pearlman at 413-566-0056 or www.shobukan.net

 

YOGA FOR SENIORS Thursdays, 11 a.m. at the Wales Senior Center.

 

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASSES Wednesdays, 11 a.m. at the Wales Senior Center.

 

ORAGAMI CLUB first Sunday of the month, 2-4:30 p.m. in the Joshua Hyde Library in the meeting room. Come learn, teach or share origami with other paper-folding enthusiasts.  Display your models, learn to read diagrams or teach a new fold to others. All are welcome and no previous folding experience is required, but children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 508-347-2512 or e-mail sturbridgelibraryfriends@gmail.com.

 

PARKINSON DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP second Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. at the Sturbridge Senior Center. Sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Overlook VNA and the Sturbridge Council on Aging. Anyone touched by the disease is welcome.

 

PRE-1960 PHOTOS OF LAKE SIOG (HOLLAND POND) SOUGHT for use in a historical display at Lake Siog Park. Photos can be e-mailed, mailed or submitted in person, and will be returned. Contact Glenna Vitello, US Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger, at (509) 347-3705 or glenna.l.vitello@usace.army.mil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

READING IS MAGIC July 27, 1 p.m. at the Brimfield Public Library. Ed Cope will present this interactive magic program emphasizing the importance of reading. All ages are welcome.