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Berlin’s Family Food Pantry: Open, by appointment, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (774) 245-8320 for information or to make an appointment. The Berlin Family Food Pantry serves residents of Berlin, as well as non-residents who are employed by the Town of Berlin, or students/families in the Berlin school system. Go to www.berlinfamilyfoodpantry.org for information on what is provided or to learn ways to donate and help the mission.
NAR-ANON Support Group: There is a new NAR-ANON support group starting in the Central Massachusetts area for family and friends of a loved one affected by substance use disorder. Please feel free to attend the kickoff meeting Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Homewood Suites Conference Room, 60 River Road West (right near Interstate 290 and Solomon Pond Mall). Ages 16 and up are encouraged to attend. Any questions, please call Victoria at (978) 838-2750.
American Red Cross Babysitters Course: Registration is now open for the class, to be held Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Barnes Hall at the 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave. American Red Cross' Babysitting Basics class covers a wide range of information to help new babysitters gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. Participants suggested are aged 11-15 years old, but all teens are welcome. The course takes about four hours to complete. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a printable certificate from the American Red Cross that they can share with potential employers. The $68 payment and signup are required (must have at least 10 participants to hold the class). Email sfoster@cwmars.org for more information.
Bolton Access TV: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1: This week on Channel 8, at 8 p.m. tune in for an Antique Truck Show. The Bay State Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society held their annual show last month at the Bolton Fair Grounds. Then at 10, Cathy Neptune is back with Fab Farm Stand Finds! Learn how to make savory tomato soup, grilled cheese, and sweet peach cobbler. Watch online anytime at BoltonAccess.TV!
Bolton Democrats Meeting: The Bolton Democratic Town Committee is meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Bolton Public Library Program Room, 739 Main St. (Route 117). All interested Bolton residents are welcome to attend, but there will be a Zoom link for those who want to attend remotely. Contact Lynn Dischler at ldischler@comcast.net for more information or to get the Zoom link. Agenda items include a primary results discussion, DTC activities prior to the November election, and a presentation by Brian Mulhearn from the Fair Share Amendment Campaign.
Fifth Annual Bolton-Harvard Open Studios: Nearly 50 artists will be participating in the fifth annual “Bolton-Harvard Open Studios” Oct. 1-2. Thirteen Bolton- and Harvard-based artists will be opening their studios to visitors on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. More than 20 more artists will set up on the Bolton Common, and the rest will be at the Harvard General Store and Harvard’s Fivesparks on Fairbanks Street. Visitors can download a map and view a list of all participating artists at openartstudios.org. The event is free (there is an admission charge to Old Frog Pond Farm’s Sculpture Exhibit) and open to the public.
Nashoba Symphonic Band: Preparing for the 2022-2023 season. All concerts will take place in the auditorium of Nashoba Regional High School, Route 117 (12 Green Road) in Bolton. Admission is free and open to the public. The theme for the season is “Joy in Form.” The band welcomes new players at the beginning of each season. There are no auditions, but adult membership is limited to a certain number within each section. Students (grade 8 and above) are required to present a recommendation from their school music director or private instructor. Those wishing to become members, or needing further information should contact the conductor/music director, David Bailey (baileydavidwayne@gmail.com) or Joe McCarthy, Nashoba Regional High School instrumental director (jmccarthy@nrsd.net). Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. on the Nashoba stage. Registration for all new and returning members begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium lobby.
Concerts: For the Nashoba Symphonic Band are held at Nashoba Regional High School and admission is free and open to the public: Sunday, Oct. 30, 3 p.m. “Brilliant Expositions!” includes Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovitch, Suite from Candide, Clare Grundman's setting of music from the Broadway show by Leonard Bernstein, and the glorious Symphony No.3 by Vittorio Giannini; Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, 2 p.m. “Unexpected Developments!” Sunday, May 7, 2023, 3 p.m. “Fiendish Finales!” Thursday, June 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m. “Fitting Codas!”
Care Closet: at Nashoba Regional High School is stocked and products are available to students over the summer. Students can contact Tracy Landry, school librarian, tlandry@nrsd.net, or Emily Chaves, library assistant, at echaves@nrsd.net with a list of requested items. Care bags will be put together for pick up at the high school office. Donations accepted of gently used clothing, cold weather gear, personal care products and school supplies. There is a bin located in the foyer at NRHS, 12 Green Road.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill: Uprooted Land Art, by W. Gary Smith, runs through Nov. 1. The Ramble is open with a new children's garden. Summer evenings in August every Thursday, with small bites, craft beers and wine, hikes and sunsets over the reservoir. Visit www.nebg.org for information and registration. The exhibit, Enchanted Forest: Nature-Inspired Fairy Houses, by Sally J. Smith, will be open Sept. 10 through Oct. 30 in The Ramble, an accessible garden for children and families; four child-sized fairy houses topped with living roofs and several larger-than-life illuminated mushrooms will complement the exhibit; there will be daytime and some evening events scheduled on Fridays.
Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary: Trails open Saturdays through Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, call (508) 869-3434 or info@SummerStarWildlife.org.
Chicken Shoot: The Clinton High School Class of 1973 will be having a Chicken Shoot Fundraiser and Raffle on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Break Away Billiards, 104 Sterling St., Clinton. Doors open at 11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit 50th reunion and gift to CHS.
Apply for cultural grants: The Clinton Cultural Council announces the opening of the state cultural grants running to Oct. 15. The local council awards annual grants to promote cultural events and activities for Clinton. Last year, 17 grants were funded for $11,600 to local artists, musicians and agencies. The state determines how much money is available to each community. To write a grant, visit Massachusetts Cultural Council website at: www.mass-culture.org.
"Freedom's Agenda" History Exhibit: The Bigelow Free Public Library will be hosting the following exhibit from the Commonwealth Museum, “Freedom’s Agenda: African-American Petitions to the Massachusetts Government 1600-1900,” starting on Sept. 15. The display will be available for review in the library’s Community Room through Oct. 12. This historic exhibit consists of 14 panels with reproductions of photos, petitions, portraits, and newspaper articles. The exhibit is open whenever the library is open, unless it will interrupt a live program taking place in the Community Room. Hours are Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Museum of Russian Icons: "Tea is for Tradition" exhibit, through Oct. 2, featuring an array of objects associated with tea drinking and the infusion of tea culture in Russian Art, craft and literature, including samovars, wooden dolls. "Images of Atheism: The Soviet Assault on Religion," through Oct. 2. Hours, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., no reservations needed. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.
End of the Summer Chicken BBQ: Saturday, Sept. 24, 1 p.m., Walter P. “Miz” O’Malley VFW Post 523, 10 Allen St. Come join us for a fun-filled day with yard games, and live music by The Piano Man. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased beforehand at the Post or at the door. Menu includes 1/2 BBQ Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and sides! Bring the family and enjoy the day! All are welcome.
Sofia Talvik Concert: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30-8 p.m., Community Room, Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St. Americana folk with Swedish roots. Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy. A veteran performer with seven full length albums as well as numerous EPs, singles and tours behind her. And some professional videos! Registration is required by visiting https://bigelowlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sofia-talvik.
Item Appeal Representatives: Will meet with clients the first and third Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., in the basement of St. John's Church. The next session is Oct. 5. Subject to change due to volunteer availability. Masks required. Money is not given out at the time; this is to fill out the forms to start the process. Funds are still very limited, but representatives will try their best to help those in need.
Girl Scout Troop 65337: welcoming girls entering grades K and 1 in the fall. The troop will meet in Clinton with the day and time to be determined. Girl membership registration fee is $55 for the year. Financial assistance is available. Previous Girl Scout experience is not necessary. You can register for a spot in the troop at https://bit.ly/troop65337. For information, email info@gscwm.org or call (508) 365-0115.
Library Passes: The Bigelow Free Public Library offers discount tickets to attractions throughout Massachusetts, some of which are printable from home: American Heritage Museum in Hudson; Animal Adventures in Bolton; Discovery Museum in Acton; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Museum of Science, the Museum of Fine Arts, New England Aquarium and the USS Constitution Museum, all in Boston; Mass Audubon, with various locations around the state, notably Drumlin Farm in Lincoln; EcoTarium in Worcester; Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge; Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston; Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton; Trustees of Reservation with sites around Massachusetts, including Fruitlands in Harvard and the deCordova Sculpture Museum in Lincoln. Discount passes can be reserved online through the library’s website, www.bigelowlibrary.org, or by calling (978) 365-4160.
Clinton Senior Center: See Clintonma.gov for details. To register for programs, call Shannon at (978) 733-4747, ext. 303. Outreach, every day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the center. Line dancing, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. , Parks and Recreation building. Caregivers Connect, third Monday, 9:30 a.m. Art class, Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Cards, Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Home Cooked Meals, every Wednesday, registration $5 the Monday before lunch. Monthly Birthday Celebrations, first Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. Bereavement Support, last Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., call to reserve a spot. Cake Decorating the fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., $5 advance registration. Yarn It all Knitting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. at the center, call for space. Cribbage, Thursdays, 9 a.m. Wellness Checks, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Bingo, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Turner Hall. Coffee Chat, Fridays, 9-11 a.m., in the main dining room of the center. Bandstand Revisited, music with Paul Daley from the '50s-'80s, first Friday a month, 9 a.m. Mahjong, Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m. Senior vans through the Worcester Regional Transit Authority are running on a normal schedule. Fuel Assistance Program for seniors: through New England Farm Worker's Council, based on household income. For information, call (978) 342-4520 or the senior center.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly in person meetings at The Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St., Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting time. TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weight-loss support group. First meeting is free. For information, contact Ann, (978) 368-1620, or www.tops.org.
Clinton Senior Center Fitness Programs: at the senior center unless noted. See Clintonma.gov for details. To register for programs or Zoom link, call (978) 733-4747. SilverSneakers BOOM Mind Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Zumba on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Parks and Recreation. Chair Yoga, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Parks and Recreation. Meditation with Jeff Cote, Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m. Strength-Balance, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga, Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Clinton High School Food Pantry: Open for students and families needing assistance. There is new clothing, personal care items and food to students in need. There are grab-and-go, easy to prepare meals, toiletries and a small selection of diapers. Students should email their counselors to gain access and they will be able to choose what they need, when they need it. Contact Marissa Garrity, garritym@clinton.k12.ma.us or Libbie Sweatland, sweatlandl@clinton.k12.ma.us.
WHEAT updates: Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. WHEAT’s Community Café Free Lunch Program is available for pick-up Monday-Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. All welcome. WHEAT’s Community Café Free Dinner Program is available for pick-up Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. All welcome. WHEAT’s Food Pantry Program is available Monday-Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Looking to volunteer? Check out all the opportunities, www.uwotc.org/wheat. WHEAT’s program information can be found on www.uwotc.org/wheat or on Facebook at @WHEATCC.
Bulb sale: Now through Sept. 29, the Lancaster Garden Club Bulb Sale is offered online at lancastergardenclub.net/bulb_sale. See this year’s colorful collection of tulips, daffodils, allium and hard-to-find specialty bulbs. Pay online and select a pick-up time. Order soon, as popular selections sell out quickly. Proceeds support Lancaster Garden Club’s mission of education, conservation and community beautification.
Annual Membership Drive: The Lancaster Historical Society announces their Annual Membership Drive for their 33rd year during the entire month of September. The LHS Executive Board has been hard at work planning a line-up of high interest programs featuring historical information gathered about Lancaster, the oldest town in Worcester County, that you just can’t get anywhere else. We have been exploring, investigating, and weaving together little known story threads that begin in Lancaster and connect it not only to other areas in Massachusetts, but also other parts of the country. Please remember that so many of the things we have to offer are made possible significantly through membership dues year after year. Many membership levels are offered. Just go to www.lancasterhistoricalsociety.org and click on “Support.” For more information, call (978) 733-6907.
Seven Bridge Writers’ Collaborative: registration open for autumn writing groups and classes. Register for one of the writing groups. Information about the groups and their facilitators can be found at https://sevenbridge.org. For information, email 7bridgewriterscollaborative@gmail.com. Registration first come, first served.
Little Free Pantry Summer Guidelines: New school supplies needed. See school websites for specific supply lists. Suggestions: #2 pencils, pencil cases, ballpoint pens, three-ring binders, spiral notebooks, composition notebooks, flash drives, pack of dividers, sticky notes, 12-inch rulers, highlighters, glue sticks, new only backpacks for pre-k through high school. Sept. 9 is the end date for school supply donations. Also accepting diapers, wipes, peanut butter, boxed cereal for children and sugarless/low sugar for older folks. The pantry is located at the First Church, 725 Main St., open 24/7 and stocked by the community for the community.
Library Children's Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Storytime registration is open for a six-week session beginning the week of Sept. 12: Choose Mondays, 10:30 a.m. (2-6 years old with caregiver) or Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (18 months-4 years old with caregiver); siblings welcome, registration required, ends the week of Oct. 17. Babytime for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers, with simple stories, songs, fingerplays and sensory activities, five week session begins Thursday, Sept. 22, 10:30-11 a.m. in the Baker Room, registration required, opens Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.; program ends Oct. 20. StoryWalk, featuring "The Leaf Thief," by Alice Hemming, on display beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13, on the lawn next to the library. Science Time, for grades 2 through 4, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m.; registration required.
Library Teen's Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Teen Taste Test; Name Brands Vs. Store Brand Edition, Monday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., for ages 12 and up; registration required.
Library Adult Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Yoga for adults, with instructor Sharyn Hocurscak, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at the 1835 Town Hall, through Oct. 18; sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Author Marjorie Burke, of Clinton, will introduce her new book, "The Wednesday Ladies," Monday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.; the book is based on Burke's real-life experiences, with her book centered on a group of women who met through a Silver Sneakers class in Clinton and goes through the group's adventures in Zoom cocktail hours and socially-distanced park meet-ups during the pandemic; registration required. Parents' Night Out Books Club, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., to discuss "The Push," by Ashley Audrain, no registration required. Cookbook Club, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. to share recipes from "Once Upon A Chef: Weeknight/Weekend," by Jennifer Segal; registration required.
Community Lunch: Saturday, Oct. 1 at noon, First Church in Sterling. Open to all at no cost and no reservations. Enjoy a dinner-type meal in a warm, respectful setting – and good conversation with others if you like. This month's menu will be salad, meatloaf, mash potatoes, veggies and dessert. The Parish Hall is accessible.
Senior Center Events: Call (978) 422-3032 for information and any Zoom links. Congregate lunch daily, 11:30 a.m., reservations required, $3 suggested donation. Tai Chi Mondays, 8:30 a.m., reservations required. Beginner Tai Chi, Mondays, 9:45 a.m. Bingo, Mondays, 1 p.m., $1 a card. Evening Meditation, Mondays, 6 p.m., through Aug. 22, free. Pilates, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. Line Dancing, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Game Day, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Chair Yoga, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Rummikub, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Van shopping trips, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; reservations required. Wii bowling, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Pickleball, Mondays and Wednesdays, outdoors at the West Sterling Courts, 4-7 p.m., $3. Acrylic Painting, Thursdays, 1 p.m., $5 (call ahead to confirm). Mahjong, Thursdays, 2 p.m. Veterans Services, Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon. Sterling Strummers Ukelele Group, entry level classes, Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m. (lender ukeleles available); Ukelele Club, Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.; Open Strumming, Mondays, 3-4 p.m. Knit and Crochet, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Going Steady, Fridays, 10 a.m. Most events require reservations.
American Legion Meeting: Monday, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 hall, 32 School St. Spaghetti and meatballs served at 7. E-Board meets at 6:30 p.m. All veterans welcome.
Cultural Council: Deadline to submit grant applications is Oct. 15. Money can pay for local music concerts in the park during summer months, field trips for school children, artists in residence, community events and more. Groups or individuals may also come up with ideas and apply. Must be open to the public and in the areas of art, humanities, science, music, social studies and literary. Vusut www.mass-culture.org for information. Look under Local Cultural Councils. Applicants can be from any town. If you have questions about the grant proposal process, contact Judy Doherty at Doherty_bwp@yahoo.com. The Sterling Cultural Council wants to expand its membership. Contact Rosanne Mapp, council chairperson, for information, ccofsterling@comcast.net.
Sterling Street Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Sterling Town Common, Route 12. Each week, there is a large number of new and returning vendors offering diverse goods. There is plenty of free parking. There is no fee for vendors; you need to provide your own table, chair and tent, if you want one, with weights on each of the legs. Register to be a vendor at artonpark@aol.com.
Sterling Farmers Market: Fridays, 3-6:30 p.m., 1 Park St., Butterick Building. Farmers interested in signing up should email Pineofamilyfarm@aol.com.
Girl Scout Troop 65313: welcoming girls entering Grade 2 in the fall. The troop will meet in Sterling every other week on Sundays from 4-4:30 p.m.. Girl membership registration fee is $55 for the year. Financial assistance is available. Previous Girl Scout experience is not necessary. You can register for a spot in the troop at https://bit.ly/troop65313. For information, email info@gscwm.org or call (508) 365-0115 or (413) 584-2602..
Water District Mandatory Water Use Restrictions: In effect through Sept. 30. Lawn watering is prohibited between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Outside watering is permitted on an odd/even basis. Addresses ending with an odd number may water on odd calendar days. Addresses ending with an even number may water on even calendar days. Violation of the Water Use Restriction may result in penalties. Call the Water District office at (508) 835-3025 or visit www.westboylstonwater.org for information.
Beaman Library Children's Programs: Email ssmith@cwmars.org to register and for any virtual links, unless notified otherwise. Books and Brownies the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. for children beginning to read chapter books. Books and Brownies, Older Reader Edition, first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for children reading more difficult chapter books. Pokemon Club, the third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.in the library, to swap, trade, play and talk about Pokemon. Story Time every Wednesday, 4 p.m., on the Beaman Library Children's Room Facebook page. Outdoor Story Time and Songs, Thursdays at 11 a.m. during the summer reading program, weather permitting. Friday First Chapters, every Friday at 4 p.m., listen to the first chapters of four library books on the Facebook page.
Plastic Bag Recycling Program: sponsored by Wachusett Area Rotary Club, the third Saturday of the month. Bring your recyclable plastic bags to the Draught House, 44 West Boylston St., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The goals is to collect 500 pounds of bags within six months with Trex Recycling Programs. All plastic from grocery bags, dry cleaning, newspaper sleeves, product wrap, stretch films, etc., must be clean, dry and free of food residue. Volunteers needed to help. For information, visit www.wachusettarearotaryclub.org. The group has breakfast meetings every Friday, 7:30 a.m., at The Manor.
Weekly activities at West Boylston Senior Center: For information, costs and to register for a class/activity, call the Center at (508) 835-6916. Quilting Workshop with Linda, Mondays, 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Sifu Gary, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Banquet of Fitness, with Marty, Monday, 1 p.m. and Thursday, 1 p.m. Writer's group, first and third Monday, 1:30 p.m., no charge. Low-impact exercise with Grace, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Hatha Yoga with Divya, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., bring your own mat or use a chair. Zumba Gold, with Rita, Tuesday, 11 -11:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Carol, Tuesday, noon and 1:15 p.m. (except first Tuesday of the month), dress comfortably and bring a mat. Pool Lessons with Joe, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Country Line Dancing with Linda, Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m., beginners; 10:30 a.m., beyond beginners. Cell Phone/Tablet help with Michele and Tim, one-on-one, Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., call the center to schedule individual appointments for Android or iPhone. Wii Bowling with Arlette, anyone can do it, even in a chair and some fun promised, Friday, 10 a.m. Mahjong with Judy, Fridays, noon. Pitch with Toni and Dave, Friday, 1 p.m. Ask an Attorney, second Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Nicholas Daviau, call (508) 835-6916 for an appointment. SHINE Counseling, third Tuesday of the month for a one-on-one appointment, 9 a.m. -noon, call (508) 835-6916. Wellness Clinic/Ask the Nurse, last Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., drop ins welcome.
Regional Recycling Center: 131 Raymond Huntington Highway, West Boylston, is open to residents of Boylston, Sterling and West Boylston. Visit wachusettearthday.org for the latest updates on both hours and announcements. Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.; and the first and third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon. Masks are still required inside the ReUse building, but not in the outside areas. Accepting only two boxes per vehicle due to limited volunteers and storage capacity. Face masks are required on the site or in the building. Have your ID ready. The recycle center welcomes home goods, reusable furniture, crafts, sporting goods, fabric, bicycles, school supplies and appliances for swap or to be passed on to families in need. Fees are collected for some items. New volunteers welcome. Check the website, www.wachusettearthday.org, for other fees, hours and virus requirements. The Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center will be closed if the actual or perceived (wind chill or real feel) temperature is predicted to be below 10 degrees Fahrenheit during the open hours. The center will be closed for snow if a significant snow event is ongoing into the open hours, or if the total snowfall is greater than four inches within the 12 hours previous to the center being open to the public. Visit wachusettearthday.org, Facebook and the phone message at (978) 464-2854 for the most up-to-date notifications, schedule changes and weather announcements.