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Hot Shots Holiday Concert - Thursday, Dec 17, 6:30-7:15pm Lawrence Library Art Gallery The Hot Shots are a talented group who love to get together and sing. They are enjoyed and loved by local organizations where they perform regularly, and are asked back as often as possible. The Art Gallery (still beautifully decorated from Santa's visit) will be filled with the music of the holidays, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.LawrenceLibrary.org Lawrence Library Patron Appreciation Day - Tuesday, Dec 15 Lawrence Library As a "thank you" for your support throughout the year, Lawrence Library will hold a Patron Appreciation Day on December 15 from 11:00am - 7:00pm. Come to the Library anytime during the day for baked goodies and coffee or tea compliments of Panera Bread and the library staff. For more information, visit www.LawrenceLibrary.org H1N1 Clinic at Nissitissit Middle School - Monday, December 7, 4:00-8:00pm Pepperell Board of Health The Pepperell Board of Health will be conducting an H1N1 Clinic on December 7 from 4:00-8:00pm at the Nissitissit Middle School.
Due to the limited supply at this time we ask for your cooperation to insure those at greatest risk have access to the vaccine. Please download, read, and complete the H1N1 Vaccine Administration Record and screening forms. Please bring this form with you to the clinic. For more information, contact the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health at 978-772-3335. Pepperell's Holiday House Tour to benefit PACH - Sunday, December 6, 1:00-4:00pm Sponsored by Century 21 Nashoba Associates Century 21 Nashoba is again hosted Pepperell's Holiday House Tour, this year on December 6 from 1:00-4:00pm, and this year all proceeds will benefit PACH Outreach (Pepperell Aid from Community to Home). The Tour will include some of Pepperell's most distinctive houses near the center of town on Main, Park, and Elm Sts. View photos of the houses on the Tour flyer. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25. Seniors are $10. Advance tickets are available at Lawrence Library, Century 21 Nashoba, McNabb's General Store, and Modern Images Salon. Tickets will have a map showing the location of the individual houses, as well as a rotating schedule to help avoid over-crowding at any one time. For more information, contact Sharon Mercurio of Century 21 Nashoba at 978-433-8221. Pepperell's Holiday Tree Lighting at Lawrence Library - Friday, December 4, 6:45pm Friends of Lawrence Library The holidays are almost upon us and it will some be time for Santa to use his magic to light Pepperell's town tree before greeting the children of Pepperell in Santa Village inside Lawrence Library. Come join us in singing carols and have some hot cocoa while we wait for Santa to arrive on a fire truck!! For more information, visit www.LawrenceLibrary.org. 5th Annual Groton Area Home Tour - Saturday, Nov 21 To Benefit the Groton Community School Tickets are available for one of the Groton area's most popular pre-holiday events -- the 5th Annual Groton Community Home Tour. It's a fun and affordable ADULT day on the town offering one-of-a kind pre-holiday shopping opportunities (at the Groton Community School and in each of the homes) and inspiration from exquisite and antique homes. This year the tour features a "Green" home renovated with the latest energy saving features and a grande Westford home you just have to see! The Home Tour will take place on Saturday, November 21st (Snow Date: November 22nd), from 10 a.m. at the school until 4 p.m. Doors open at the school for vendor shopping at 9 a.m. This week, tickets are $25 before Saturday; and $30 on Saturday For tickets, visit www.grotoncommunityschool.org, call 978-448-6179 or stop at any of the following locations while tickets are still available! CLOVER FARM MARKET – 9 West Main St., West Groton So, what’s in store? Even if you’ve been on a previous Groton Community Home Tour, you’ll be delighted to participate in this year’s event featuring homes spanning the centuries, from as far back as the 1700s and as recently as this decade. Among this year’s highlights: you’ll tap into the innovation of a modern, environmentally friendly home; learn about life in Groton centuries ago in an antique home, view stunning natural landscaping highlighted by a “trail to a castle” and, be inspired by local artistry and decorating techniques adorning yet another. When combined with the unique offerings of select local merchants, a great excuse to spend time with family and friends while absorbing local culture and creative inspiration, you have a great way to lift your spirits and kick off the holiday season! Home Show Marketplace at Lawrence Library - Thursday, November 19, from 6:00-8:00pm Sponsored by the Friends of Lawrence Library The Friends of Lawrence Library will host the 2009 Holiday Home Show Marketplace on Thursday, November 19th from 6-8 pm at Lawrence Library. The event will feature 20 Local artisans, authors and home show consultants (including; the Covered Bridge Country Store, HA Skincare, Silpada, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Avon, Homemade Doggie Treats, Custom Jewelry Designs, Brookline Street Studio, Cricket Acres Studio, Grandma’s Girl Collections, K&J Designs, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, BarnSwallow Botanicals, Stampin’ Up!, and authors Gretchen Archambault, Tim McLean and Annette Cate). There will also be raffles, gifts, and refreshments. All raffle proceeds and percentage of sale proceeds will benefit the Friends. For more information, visit www.LawrenceLibrary.org. Mill Site Public Forum - Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30pm at the Senior Center Mill Site Study Committee The Mill Site Study Committee needs your input again and invites Pepperell citizens to a master planning session to evaluation three possible development scenarios on November 18 at 6:30pm at the Senior Center. Using 43D grant funding, the Town has engaged development consultant, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., to help analyze future options for the Mill Site. Working with the Mill Site Study Committee, VHB has arrived at three possible development scenarios for the site and now needs your help in determining the priorities for this highly visible parcel in downtown Pepperell. Please join the Mill Site Study Committee and VHB for this important public meeting. For more information, contact the office of the Board of Selectmen. National Gaming Day at Lawrence Library - Saturday, November 14, from 10:00am - 3:00pm Lawrence Library A day of fun and games for the whole family at Lawrence Library! From 10:00am - 3:00pm the library will have the Wii set up set up with a selection of family favorites, DDR for teens & tweens, plus lots of board games to choose from. From 1:00 - 3:00pm there will be the teens and tweens Rock Band Challenge. Kids all over the country will compete against each other to see who can rock the most. Get together a team of four and register online for the Challenge. For more information, visit www.LawrenceLibrary.org. Independent Film Night at Nissitissit Middle School - Friday, November 13 at 6:30pm Friends of Lawrence Library The Friends of the Lawrence Library will be hosting an Indpendent FIlm Night on Friday, November 13 at the Nissitissit Middle School auditorium with the screening of two independent films. At 6:30pm - "Quest for the Indie Tube" (20 minutes). These films are unrated and recommended for ages 10+. This event is free, although donations are welcome with 50% of proceeds going to the Friends of the Library. For more information, visit www.LawrenceLibrary.org. "Plants you can eat!" - Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00pm Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club presents “Edible Wild Plants of New England” a program by naturalist John Root of Amherst, Massachusetts. Learn how to identify native plants that can be used in your food and beverages. The public is welcome to attend this program at the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The guest fee is $5. John Root is a presenter of edible wild plant and mushroom programs at many venues throughout New England. He has studied botany at the graduate level and has taught Junior High School Science. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. "Eat Like a Rainbow" Concert - Tuesday, November 10, at 2:30pm Lawrence Library Come to a hip, funky romp for kids and the folks who feed them. Enjoy crunchy rhythms and tasty harmonies, with a very nutritious groove throughout. Will get 'em dancing! Hear award winning singer Jay Mankita in concert, then visit his veggie oil powered van outside (weather permitting). A great time for the whole family on this early release day from school! The concert is free, but please register. November 10 is a half day of school (parent-teacher conferences). This program is supported in part by the Pepperell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Go to www.lawrencelibrary.org and click on “Event Calendar” for more information and to register or call 978-433-0330. Nashoba Valley Technical Open House - Wednesday, November 4, 2:00-5:00pm Nashoba Valley Technical High School Nashoba Valley Technical High School will hold its annual open house on Wednesday, November 4 from 6:30-9:00pm. There will be academic, technical, and athletic displays, as well as guided tours of the facilities. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes for drawing winners. For more information, visit www.nashobatech.net or call (978) 692-4711 x1123. PACH Line Dance Fundraiser - Sunday, November 1, 2:00-5:00pm - CANCELLED Pepperell Aid from Community to Home PACH Outreach will be hosting a Dance at the Community Center on Sunday, November 1, from 2:00-5:00pm featuring line dancing, couples dancing, foxtrot and waltzing with Connie Jackson, Joan Gregoire and Vince Gregoire. This event is to benefit PACH Outreach to assist in filling our food pantry for the upcoming winter season. To purchase advance tickets, please send a $5 check payable to PACH, to Lisa Ferolito, P.O. Box 991, Pepperell, MA 01463. Tickets will be $7 at the door. For more information or questions, call Lisa at (978) 433-8536. Trick-or-Treating on Halloween - Saturday, October 31, 6:00-8:00pm Pepperell Police Department The Pepperell Police Department will have extra patrols on the neighborhood streets between the hours of 6:00-8:00pm on Saturday, October 31 to help ensure a safe and happy halloween for trick-or-treaters and families. Contact the Pepperell Police Department with any questions or concerns. PHOA Equine Expo & Field Day - Pepperell Horse Owners Association The PHOA Field Day is a celebration of horses with demonstrations of various equine disciplines and an avenue of unique breeds and colors of the horse. This complimentary expo provides children with a scavenger hunt complete with prizes, pony rides and an arts and crafts center. Adults enjoy the various educational offerings along with the food and merchandise vendors. Rain Dates as needed: 10/25, 10/31, 11/1. Whether you ride a horse, own a horse, or your children just dream about cute little ponies…stop by and learn more. These beautiful animals will be on hand for all to enjoy. And, the Pepperell equine community is excited to share information about their favorite breed, training methods, and riding style with attendees. Get to know your neighbors too…many of the local equestrian centers and stables will be available to share more about their farms. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity and FREE event. What’s more, if you’re passionate about horses and would like to help preserve the local equine community, PHOA membership is just a click away at www.phoa.info. Volunteers and worker crews are always welcome for Field Day. If you are interested in helping out or exhibiting your horses or business, please contact Steve Ferreira at 978-433-1974. Animal Adventures - Saturday, October 24 Lawrence Library Do animals dress up for Halloween? Some already seem to be wearing costumes! Come and meet a variety of animals, including an alligator, from Animal Adventures in Bolton. Hear interesting stories and information about the animals and get up-close. Controlled petting and touching is allowed at the discretion of the Animal Adventure Guide. A fun and unique learning experience for all ages. Free. Go to www.lawrencelibrary.org and click on “Event Calendar” for more information and to register or call 978-433-0330. Public Safety Day - Saturday, October 17 Pepperell Fire Department Pepperell Fire Department will be hosting a Public Safety Day on the Town Field on October 17th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. There will be demonstrations all day long along with giveaways and lots of informational booths. Fire, EMS, Police, Sheriffs Dept, and many others will be attending. The event is free and any proceeds from donations will go to the SAFE program which educates children on fire safety. There will be something for every age group from children to seniors. You could also save money by having your VIN etched into your car glass for free by JN Phillips Auto Glass, which will save you up to 15% on the comprehensive portion of your car insurance. The Mass General Blood-mobile will be on hand for blood donations. And there will be food, music and fun, all while bringing the community together and educating about safety. For more information, contact the Pepperell Fire Department. 2nd Annual OctoberFest Beer and Wine Tasting - Saturday, October 17 Lawrence Library The Friends of Lawrence Library will hold its 2nd Annual OctoberFest Beer and Wine Tasting event on Saturday, October 17, from 7:00-9:00pm at the Library. Tickets are $20, and are available at the Lawrence Library and Ray’s Package Store. Sample a variety of wines and beers while snacking on light refreshments and listening to live music. Bring home a complimentary wine glass. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library and Ray's Package Store. All proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Library. Questions? Ask Lisa at 433-0978 or lisajmarr@yahoo.com. "Basic Gardening 101" with Michele Cannon - Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00pm Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club presents “Basic Gardening 101” a discussion by Michele Cannon of Townsend. Michele will instruct on a wide variety of topics including organic gardening, plant selection, planting techniques, composting, fertilizing, plant division and tips of all kinds. The public is welcome to attend the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The guest fee is $5. Bring your gardening questions for Michele to answer. Gardeners of all levels will take away new tricks and tips to try in their gardens. Michele Cannon began growing her own vegetables organically 34 years ago and gradually progressed to flowers, shrubs, and fruit trees. Her formal training includes University of Massachusetts Green School, Northeast Organic Farmers Association courses, Grassroots Environmental Natural Lawn Care, along with numerous workshops. Michelle owned Motherearth Landscaping where she designed, installed and maintained many private gardens. She has worked with the Conservation Commissioner of Townsend and has been recently named an “Unsung Heroine of 2009” by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. The annual membership dues are $15. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. 4th of July Committee First Meeting of the Season - Monday, October 12 Pepperell 4th of July Committee The Pepperell 4th of July Committee will be holding our first meeting of the year on Monday, October 12th at 7:00 PM at the Community Center. The Committee always does a wonderful job planning Pepperell's best-in-the-region Independence Day celebration, but is in great need of new members. Please come to this inaugural meeting to learn how you might help with Pepperell's big day. For information about the Pepperell 4th of July Committee. Flu Clinics in September & October Nashoba Associated Boards of Health/Pepperell Board of Health Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be having several Flu Clinics this fall in Pepperell... September 24, Thursday: the first Flu Clinic will be at the Babbitassit Village, Foster St. from 10:00am - 12:00noon. September 25, Friday: Nashoba Associated Boards of Health nurse, Sharon Fata, will be visiting the Schofield house at 10:00am for Flu shots. At 1:00pm she will be administering Flu shots at Independent Living Facility on Hollis St. October 7, Wednesday: the first of two flu clinics at the Senior Center; 9:00am - 12:00 noon. October 21, Wednesday: at the Senior Center; 10:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information, contact the Pepperell Board of Health or the Senior Center. "Create Footprints" 5k Walk to Fight Lyme Disease Turn the Corner Foundation Create Footprints, the first annual walk to raise awareness and funding for research and education in the fight against Lyme disease will be held on Sunday, September 27, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Florence Roche Elementary School in Groton, MA. The 5k route will take walkers along some of Groton’s most scenic country roads. Create Footprints is the first Lyme disease awareness/prevention walk ever held in Massachusetts, with all funds raised to benefit Turn the Corner Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to raising much-needed funds for the support of research, education, awareness and innovative treatments for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in America, yet it is misdiagnosed more than 50 percent of the time. Massachusetts is now listed as in the top five states with the highest rate of infection. Walkers are expected from all regions of the commonwealth and as well as other New England regions. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, volunteering, creating your own walk team or obtaining further information about the event, contact Donna Castle at dcastlemom@yahoo.com or Leah Paglia at leahmango@comcast.net. For further information about Turn the Corner Foundation, visit the website at www.turnthecorner.org . 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The guest fee is $5. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. Annual membership dues are $15. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. The Pepperell Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, September through June. Meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center on Route 111. Massachusetts Stand Down 2009 August 28-29, 2009 A weekend to honor homeless and at-risk veterans. There will be a variety of free services; including, food, clothing, VA benefits, medical services, IRS, eye glasses, foot care, legal assistance, counseling, housing, food stamps, education, and other benefits. please b ring proof of Military Service DD. 214 or Discharge. Clifford Park is located across from 1010 Mass Ave. For more information, please contact the Veteran's Services Agent Sixth Annual Pepperell Horse Owners Pleasure Trail Ride Sunday, August 30, 2009 Ride through some of Pepperell's prettiest trails and visit the Beaver Brook Association's conservation areas in both Pepperell and Hollis, NH. Trails consist of wooded areas, dirt roads with minimal traffic, hills, and fields. There will be a couple of shallow river and road crossings... Registration: 8:30 am For more information, please contact katheryn.mercurio@staples.com or 978-314-2260 Bone Marrow Drive for Pepperell's Den Connors - Saturday August 15 at the Pepperell Senior Center from 9:00am - 1:00pm Den Connors, Pepperell resident, Town employee and member of the Pepperell Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company is in need of a life saving Stem Cell / Bone Marrow transplant. Unfortunately, finding a compatible donor is far more difficult than matching only a blood type and typically requires a broad search. On Saturday, August 15, from 9-1 at the Pepperell Senior Center, Dana Farber Cancer Institute will see if you are a match for Den or someone like him. If you are interested in becoming a donor, the initial process is quite simple. You must be between the ages of 18-60, complete a short medical questionnaire, and give a cheek swab sample. Further information is available should you be found to be a compatible donor. For more information, please contact Sharon at the Senior Center Summer Playground runs through August 7 Pepperell Recreation Pepperell Recreation will again host its annual Summer Playground program for Pepperell children, from 9:00am - 12:00 noon, beginning on Monday, July 6 at the Pepperell Town Field and Community Center. In order to keep the cost down, the program has been shortened by one week, but still provides one of the most affordable summer activity programs for Pepperell families. The cost will be $125 per attendee for the five-week period (family maximum $250). You may also choose to purchase a 5 day pass for $35 For more information, please visit www.town.pepperell.ma.us/recreation Apple Seeds Preschool Sneak Preview Open House July 25 from 9:00 - 11:00am Apple Seeds Preschool, a new privately run preschool, will hold an open house for interested families on Saturday, July 25 from 9:00-11:00am. Apple Seeds is located at 18 Lomar Park in Pepperell and is owned and operated by Pepperell resident and former Peter Fitzpatrick preschool and kindergarten teacher, Donna Bupphaves. For more information, please email Donna at Donna@AppleSeeds-Pepperell.com Alice Gallagher Solo Clarinet Recital - Fri. Jul 24 Lawrence Library Art Gallery A solo recital will be presented by clarinetist Alice Bradley Gallagher at 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, in the Art Gallery. Gallagher, a native of Townsend, made her solo debut at the age of eighteen with the Boston Pops. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School. The recital features music for solo clarinet, including a cello suite by J.S. Bach and Pagannini’s Perpetual Motion, both arranged for clarinet by Delécluse, as well as a modern piece by Krystof Penderecki, and a sonata for solo clarinet by David Salvage that was premiered by Gallagher in New York in 2004. Admission is free, and a reception will follow the performance. Registration online at www.lawrencelibrary.org is encouraged. 4th of July in Pepperell Pepperell 4th of July Committee The first Saturday in July this year is the 4th and Pepperell will again host a full day of celebrations. The parade will begin at 12:30 and will follow the same route as last year, beginning at Town Hall and ending on the Town Field (the parade will not go past the rotary down Main St due to the covered bridge closure, we except to go back to our traditional parade route next year once the new covered bridge has opened). For full parade information, visit www.pepperell4thofjuly.org/celebration.htm The parade will be followed by "Ribfest 2009" on the Town Field, including a barbeque, music on the bandstand, a crafts fair, and fun for children on the Town Field immediately following the parade. The 4th of July Committee is still hoping to hold the annual fireworks extravaganza in the evening, although donations are still needed in order to pull it off. This year, due to the budget shortage, the Town will not be able to contribute to the fireworks celebration as has been the case in the past. That means the 4th of July Committee must raise the roughly $12,000 completely from donations. To help keep this tradition alive, please visit www.pepperell4thofjuly.org/stuff.htm For information about Pepperell's 4th of July events, please visit www.pepperell4thofjuly.org Pepperell Farmers Market Pepperell Agricultural Advisory Board The Pepperell Agricultural Advisory Board will again be hosting a Farmers' Market on the Town Field, Saturday mornings 9:00am to 1:00pm, from July 11 - Oct 3rd, 2009. For more information, including a list of vendors, or if you are interested in participating in the 2009 Farmers's Market as a vendor, please visit www.pepperellfarmersmarket.com. For information about the Pepperell Agricultural Advisory Board.
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Mr. Root’s program will feature our most common and appealing plants with samples available for participants to examine and taste. You will recognize many of these plants in your own yard!
The Pepperell Garden Club invites the public to their September meeting, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center. The meeting will include a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new potting shed that has been built by the Nashoba Valley Technical High School students. The new potting shed will be a valuable addition for the garden club and Pepperell seniors.
The meeting will also feature a talk by Donna Castle on “Myths & Facts of Lyme Disease.” Donna, a Lyme Disease advocate and parent of a daughter with Lyme Disease, has recently been interviewed on the “Greater Boston TV Show.” This talk is especially timely as the ticks will be active again this fall.