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Quiet the Mind and Open the Heart: An Introduction to Zen Buddhist Meditation

Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio 38 Eldridge Rd, Harvard, MA, United States

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do when thoughts arise. After this […]

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The Pursuit of a Hobby: Model Ship Building

Sawyer House & Barn 676 Main Street, Bolton, MA, United States

On display at the Bolton Historical Society are examples of one Bolton resident's decades-long hobby of model ship building, both scratch and kit built. From the ill-fated Titanic to the Jefferson Davis, an 1853 Baltimore Clipper, these models demonstrate the patience, skills, and eye for detail of the modeler, the late Deborah Kellett. Open every […]

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Shirley’s Depot Square

Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Road, Shirley, MA, United States

On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing the railroad and surroundings. The Museum is open for visitors Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 11th at […]

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Lancaster History Month: Thayer Memorial Library’s Prehistoric Artifacts

Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States

Who were the earliest settlers of what became known as Lancaster, and how did they live? Neolithic artifacts suggest that early peoples of this area were more sophisticated than we modern folk realize. They knew the land well, where to find minerals or other materials, and what they were best used for. Lancaster's public library […]

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The Pursuit of a Hobby: Model Ship Building

Sawyer House & Barn 676 Main Street, Bolton, MA, United States

On display at the Bolton Historical Society are examples of one Bolton resident's decades-long hobby of model ship building, both scratch and kit built. From the ill-fated Titanic to the Jefferson Davis, an 1853 Baltimore Clipper, these models demonstrate the patience, skills, and eye for detail of the modeler, the late Deborah Kellett. Open every […]

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Breakfast with the Birds 2024

Heald Orchard Heald St, Pepperell, MA, United States

Join local bird expert Michael Veit for the annual Breakfast with the Birds at the Heald Street Orchard. Start the morning talking with other birders over a cup of coffee and a bagel, donut, or muffin before heading out to begin a walk through the Orchard as we look and listen for the various bird […]

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Spring Bird Walk on Rauscher Farm

Rauscher Farm 29 Clamshell Road, Clinton

Come spot Rauscher Farm's avian species. Join David Ammerman, citizen scientist and bird photographer who, with fellow birders, has identified 152 bird species on Rauscher Farm and adjoining Department of Conservation and Recreation property. Come for an hour, or two, or three! Bring binoculars! Rauscher Farm is 62 acres of town-owned conservation and recreation land, […]

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Hartwell Ski Area

Hartwell Family Memorial Preserve Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA, United States

Located on the Hartwell Conservation Area, the Littleton Historical Society will showcase an exhibit highlighting the now extinct Hartwell Ski Area. Through the use of pictures, artifacts and first hand accounts, the history of the Hartwell Ski Area will displayed for all to see. Historical exhibit will be on display from 10AM until noon. A […]

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The Pursuit of a Hobby: Model Ship Building

Sawyer House & Barn 676 Main Street, Bolton, MA, United States

On display at the Bolton Historical Society are examples of one Bolton resident's decades-long hobby of model ship building, both scratch and kit built. From the ill-fated Titanic to the Jefferson Davis, an 1853 Baltimore Clipper, these models demonstrate the patience, skills, and eye for detail of the modeler, the late Deborah Kellett. Open every […]

Free
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Shirley’s Depot Square

Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Road, Shirley, MA, United States

On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing the railroad and surroundings. The Museum is open for visitors Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 11th at […]

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Grand Reopening of Sandy Pond Schoolhouse

Sandy Pond Schoolhouse 150 Sandy Pond Road, Ayer, MA, United States

This May 18 Open House will celebrate the grand reopening of Sandy Pond Schoolhouse following a multi-year restoration effort. Opened in 1869, Sandy Pond Schoolhouse is listed on National Register of Historic Places and is Ayer's oldest public building. Following its closing as a school in 1906, the schoolhouse was acquired in 1908 by Sandy […]

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Apple Blossom Festival & Scavenger Hunts

Sholan Farms 1125 Pleasant St, Leominster, MA, United States

The 23rd Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival celebrates spring in the Central Massachusetts region as evidenced by the blooming of the apple trees. The Festival is a community celebration organized and operated by the Friends of Sholan Farms. Activities will include crafters, food trucks, butterfly release, scavenger hunt, free wagon rides and Story Walk by […]

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