Calendar Policy
Our calendar section is intended to promote “free” events or
ones that directly affect a volunteer-driven organization that benefits the
community. Paid events that are not deemed fund-raisers or benefits do not qualify.
Non-charitable events that charge the public for profit is not allowed as we
consider that paid advertising. The deadline to submit calendar items in the
mail, by fax, or emailed in Word document format is Friday at noon or sooner.
We usually print one week in advance of an event, and the listings should be
brief, with only time, date, location, brief activity explanation, and contact
info. All future listings appear weekly online. Calendar listings can be emailed
to: towncommon@turley.com. Please type “Cal Listing” in the subject
heading.
Friday, Feb. 11
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING DINNER AND VALENTINE’S DANCE Rehabilitative
Resources, Inc. (RRI), a leading provider of services for people living with
developmental disabilities, will be hosting a Pasta Dinner and Valentine’s
Dance to support the Elm Hill Farm in Brookfield on Friday, Feb. 11. The evening
begins with dinner from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., followed by a Valentine’s dance
from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dinner will include pasta with or without meatballs, tossed
salad, garlic bread and dessert. Cost is $8 ($5 for kids 12 and under). The
dance will cost $5. Join RRI for both events and the donation is only $10.
LEARN STAINED GLASS CRAFT at Sturbridge Senior Center. A free
introductory class will be held on Friday, Feb. 11 from 1-3 p.m. with a snow
date on Feb. 18. Tom Baltazar will lead the free class beginning with some of
the basic tasks involved in working with stained glass. Tom has enjoyed working
with stained glass for many years and currently teaches two classes at the Holland
Senior Center.
Regular classes begin Friday, March 4 from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $5/session and
includes the glass, supplies, and use of equipment. Payment is due at the beginning
of each month. Call 508-347-7575 to register.
Saturday, Feb. 12
THE NEW ENGLAND NATIVE AMERICAN INSTITUTE will be holding its annual
winter Pow Wow on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Burgess Elementary School in Sturbridge,
Massachusetts from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event is open to the public and
will include Native American Drumming, dancing, crafts and food. There will
be an entrance fee of $2 for adults and $1 for elders and children 6-12. Children
under 6 are free. For more information call 508-347-7829 or email acw1213@verizon.net.
Sunday, Feb. 13
A BUFFET STYLE VALENINES DAY family breakfast will be held Sunday,
Feb. 13 at the LaSalle Reception Center, Main St., Southbridge from 8 –
11:30 a.m. Tickets are $8 per person, $4 for seniors and children under 6 years
old. Tickets are available by calling the rectory at 508-765-0601. Proceeds
go to fund activities for the churches’ youth and scholarship program.
Monday, Feb. 14
VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCHEON at the Holland Senior Center will take
place Monday, Feb. 14 at noon with a special Raffle drawing for the beautiful
quilt donated by “The Material Girls” of Holland. Proceeds to benefit
the Holland Senior Center and Public Library. Raffle tickets available by calling
413-245-3163.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
FRIENDS OF STURBRIDGE SENIORS meet Feb. 16 at 1:00 p.m. Meeting will
feature Christine Milner who will share an inspired presentation called "The
Gift of Years." A "Sweetheart Tea" will be held in the dining
room after the program. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite teacup,
mug, or plastic cup. The Friends will supply the tea (or coffee). The usual
assortment of delicious refreshments will be available thanks to those people
who generously share. Everyone is welcome to bring in refreshments for any meeting.
There will also be a free raffle for those who attend the "Tea". Also,
a new supply of Sturbridge Throws (afghans) has been received. Bring in $60
and you will be helping The Friends help seniors and will be keeping yourself
warm with a beautiful, full color depiction of sites in Sturbridge and Fiskdale.
This makes an ideal gift for Valentine's Day, birthdays, graduation, wedding
anniversaries, etc.
Friday, Feb. 18
WINTER EVENING WOODS WALK The Opacum Land Trust invites all to observe
the winter landscape at the Flynt Quarry in Monson on Friday, Feb. 18 from
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Join Opacum Land Trust Members Scott Gerrish, Jen Ohop
and Kay Hunt for a Moonlit Woods Walk through Flynt Quarry and the surrounding
woodlands. Meet in the front parking lot at Monson High School (55 Margaret
Street, Monson) at 4:30 p.m., and start walking from there. Cost is $5 for non-members,
free to Opacum members and children under 15. For more information call 508-347-9144
or email info@opacumlt.org.
Saturday, Feb. 19 – 21
PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND at Old Sturbridge Village takes place this weekend.
Featured activities include ice skating, sledding on vintage 1830s sleds, and
horse-drawn sleigh rides. Indoor hands-on crafts, activities, and entertainment
for children are also provided daily during School Vacation Week. For details
call 800-733-1830; or visit www.osv.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 23
ADULT CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION CLASS taught by certified instructors
will be held Wednesday, Feb. 23 at Rehabilitative Resources in Sturbridge. CPR
class is 9 – 11 a.m. and First Aid is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost is $50
per person and includes both full certifications. Rehabilitative Resources Inc.
is located at 1 Picker Road. To register, contact: Jennifer Petraitis, 508-347-8181
ext. 104 or by email at: jpetraitis@rehabresourcesinc.org.