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Military Sign Dedication Ceremony - December 19 at 1:00pm Army Community Covenant On Sunday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. at the Pepperell Town Park at theTown Rotary, there will be held a Military Sign Dedication Ceremony to honor and pay tribute to all of Pepperell's deployed and active duty soldiers. The sign is constructed in the shape of a military badge with as many as 50 names of servicemen and women printed on the front and covenant sponser's and supporters on the back. The sign was manufactured by Sites and Signs and donated by Masy Systems Inc. both from Pepperell. The sign will be flanked on each side by two granite benches donated by the Pepperell Lions Club and The Groton-Pepperell Rotary. Fort Devens Army Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Warren Bacote, as well as State and Local officials, will be in attendance. Please join us in supporting our troops. For more information please contact, Pepperell Army Community Covenant Chairman, Stephen Themelis, at jthemelis@charter.net. Christmas Party - December 17 Childrens Christmas Party - December 18 Breakfast with Santa - December 19 Knights of Columbus On Friday, December 17th, from 7:00-11:00pm, the Knights Of Columbus Christmas Party with Modern Entertainment. A Childrens Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 18th at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 2-4pm. There will be lots of fun activities and snacks for all the children. Santa will be there to give the children presents! And on Sunday, December 19, from 9am-12pm, the Knights Of Columbus will host a Breakfast with Santa. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 19 Jersey Street. For further information, please call 978-433-6581. North Middlesex High School Holiday Concert - December 16 NMHRS Concert Band and Choir A Holiday Concert! Come and listen to the festive sounds of our high school students on December 16th at 7pm at North Middlesex RHS . The NM Concert Bands and NM Choirs will perform holiday music for all to enjoy. General public is always invited and welcome. Tickets are only $5 at the door and all sales go directly to the music programs. For more information, visit nmrhsbandboosters.homestead.com. St. David's Christmas Fair - December 11 The church will have a Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 11, from 9am to 2pm. There will be crafts, food, a quilt raffle,(tickets available at the fair), a children's shopping table, gifts and more. Lunch will also be available. Please join us at St. David's Church, located at the intersection of Rtes.113 and 119, in Pepperell. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please send an e-mail or call Reaney Palmer at 978-433-2575. Thank you. Merry Rockmas Bash to benefit PACH - December 11 sponsored by the Pepperell Business Association Reserve Saturday, December 11 for an excellent night out at the Merry Rockmas Bash with bands Eastwood Peak, Mumblefish, and introducing The Instructorz. In addition to getting a full dose of music entertainment, your support will also benefit PACH Outreach. The concert, beginning at 7:00 pm at The Alpine Grove in Hollis, NH, is sponsored by the Pepperell Business Association. Tickets are $10 and available online or at Ten Broeck Insurance Group on Main Street. Discover more about the concert, bands, and ticket sales online at the event website: www.merryrockmas.com. Non-perishable donations to help stock the food pantry will be accepted at the concert. PACH Outreach is a unified service-provider organization in Pepperell established to make food, resources and referrals available to Pepperell residents and to be an advocate for clients to become self-reliant. For more information, visit www.pachoutreach.org. Community Church's Annual Christmas Fair - December 4 Community Church of Pepperell The Community Church of Pepperell is hosting its annual Christmas Fair from 9am until 2pm on Saturday, December 4th. There will be something to interest everyone and lots of bargains to be had. Attractions include a gift basket raffle – with a wide selection of themed baskets. Browse the used book corner and pre-owned jewelry table. There will also be a Silent Auction. The Artisan's Corner offers one-of-a-kind items all hand made by our own Community Church Crafters. This group works tirelessly all year to bring you custom designed clothing items (including scarves, hats and mittens), unique ornaments and home decorations. The homemade jams and pickles are always in high demand and sell out quickly. The Artisan's Corner is a great place to find unique gifts for holiday giving. There will be baked goods to buy and the traditional ham luncheon in the Vestry, complete with dessert. There will be plenty of children's activities at the Christmas Fair. Younger guests are invited to decorate a gingerbread house, have their faces painted and seek out bargains at the "Children's Only Gift Shop", where all guests under the age of 12 may purchase gifts for their family members at kid-friendly prices. Santa will be joining us from 11:30 until 1:00; be sure to stop by and say hello and have your picture taken with him. The Pepperell Community Church is located at Three Townsend Street, directly across from the Town Hall. For more information, please contact the Community Church of Pepperell. Pepperell's Holiday Tree Lighting at Lawrence Library - Friday, December 3, 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. Candidates-for-Selectmen Debate at the Senior Center - November 30 at 7:00pm Council on Aging The Council on Aging will host a Candidates-For-Selectmen Debate at the Pepperell Senior Center on November 30, 2010 at 7:00pm. This event will offer a chance to meet and hear from the two candidates - Michael Green and Lyndon Johnson - running for the vacant Board of Selectmen seat in the upcoming Special Town Election, scheduled for December 6, 2010. Holiday Designs from Nature - November 10 Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club will present a "Holiday Designs from Nature" demonstration at its November meeting on Wednesday, November 10. The meeting will begin at 7p.m. at the Pepperell Senior Center on Route 111 in Pepperell. For more on this meeting or membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. Flu Clinic for Pepperell Residents - November 10 at Nissitissit Middle School Nashoba Boards of Health Nashoba Nursing has scheduled a Flu clinic open to the general public at the Nissitissit Middle School on Wednesday, November 10 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. This clinic is open to all Pepperell residents of all ages and is free of charge. The seasonal and H1N1 have been combined this year. Pepperell residents are welcome to attend any area clinics sponsored by the Nashoba Boards of Health. See a complete list of clinic times and locations. For more information, please contact the Pepperell Senior Center. Flu Clinic for Pepperell Residents - November 3 at the Senior Center Nashoba Boards of Health Nashoba Nursing has scheduled aFlu clinic at the Senior Center on Wednesday, November 3 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. This clinic is open to all Pepperell residents of all ages and is free of charge. The seasonal and H1N1 have been combined this year. Please bring your insurance card. Pepperell residents are welcome to attend any area clinics sponsored by the Nashoba Boards of Health. See a complete list of clinic times and locations. For more information, please contact the Pepperell Senior Center.
NMRHS marching band, wind symphony and repertory band - Wednesday, October 27 NMRHS Band Boosters The NMRHS marching band, wind symphony and repertory band will be performing Wednesday, October 27th at 7pm at the North Middlesex Regional High School. The performance is open to the public and all are welcome to listen to the sounds of these amazing award-winning bands. Concert typically runs about 1 1/2 hours. Admission is $5. and all proceeds go to the band program.
Fall Festival and Carnival - October 21-24 on the Town Field Pepperell 4th of July Committee The 4th of July Committee will host a Fall Festival and Carnival on the Town Field, beginning Thursday, October 21 and running through Sunday October 24. The carnival hours will be Thursday Oct 21st 6 - 10, Friday Oct 22nd 6 - 10, Sat Oct 23 1 - 10pm, Sunday Oct 24th 1 - 5pm. Watch for more details. Other future 4th of July Committee events include:
For more information, please visit the Pepperell 4th of July Committee website. Annual Jeff Smith Trail Hike - October 23 Nashoba Conservation Trust & Nissitissit River Land Trust The Nashoba Conservation Trust & Nissitissit River Land Trust will lead the Annual hike of the Jeff Smith Trail on Saturday, October 23. The hike will begin at 9:00am on Jewett Street in Pepperell at the trailhead (near house #125) and continue to Wildlife Pond on the Beaver Brook Association land on Rte. 13 in Hollis, NH. The total distance of the hike will be approximately 7 miles and hikers are encouraged to bring lunch for a picnic along the Nissitissit River during the hike. Hikers are encouraged to arrive at the Wildlife Pond parking lot at Rte 13 in Hollis and coordinated carpools to the Jewett St trailhead, particularly since there is very limited parking available on Jewett St. Trail maps of the Jeff Smith Trail are available for review and print-out. For more information, please contact Linn at 978-337-4042 or Gerry at 603-809-0109. Recycle your Reusables - October 23 from 9:00am - 1:00pm Ayer Recycling Committee & MassToss The Ayer Recycling Committee, with the assistance from and co-sponsorship of MassToss and the recycling committees of Groton, Shirley, and Townsend and the towns of Littleton and Lunenburg, will hold a major recycling collection event at the Ayer High School Parking Lot on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00am - 1:00 pm. All are welcome to donate the following items:
For more information, please contact the Ayer Recycling Committee at ayerrecycles@gmail.com, or 978-496-5839. Flu Clinic for Pepperell Residents - October 20 at the Senior Center Nashoba Boards of Health Nashoba Nursing has scheduled the first Flu clinic of the season at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 20 from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. This clinic is open to all Pepperell resdients of all ages and is free of charge. The seasonal and H1N1 have been combined this year. Please bring your insurance card. There will be another Nashoba Boards of Health Flu Clinic in Pepperell at the Senior Center on November 3. Although, Pepperell residents are welcome to attend any area clinics sponsored by the Nashoba Boards of Health. See a complete list of clinic times and locations. For more information, please contact the Pepperell Senior Center. 3rd Annual Octoberfest Beer and Wine Tasting - Saturday, October 16 The Friends of Lawrence Library will host its 3rd Octoberfest Beer and Wine Tasting event from 6:00-9:00pm on Saturday, October 16 at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell. Sample a variety of wines and beers while snacking on light refreshments and listening to live music. Bring home a complimentary wine glass all whilst supporting of the library. Tickets are $20, and are available at the Lawrence Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library and Ray's Package Store. All proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Library. For more information, please visit www.lawrencelibrary.org The Victorian Art of Pressing Flowers - October 13 Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club will present "The Victorian Art of Pressing Flowers" at its October meeting on Wednesday, October 13. The meeting will begin at 7p.m. at the Pepperell Senior Center on Route 111 in Pepperell. For more on this meeting or membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. Pig Roast and Chicken Barbeque Dinner - October 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall PACH Outreach and the Knights of Columbus The Pepperell Knights Of Columbus and PACH Outreach will hold a joint Pig Roast and Chicken Barbeque Dinner fundraiser at the Pepperell Knights Of Columbus Hall, 19 Jersey Street on October 9, 2010. Festivities begin at 2:00pm. Donations For Dinner $7.00 in advance or $9.00 at event. There will be many activities for both children and adult and raffles. Music will be provided by Modern Entertainment. Proceeds To Provide Assistance To Local Families. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please contact PACH at 978-925-8052 or the Knights Of Columbus at 978-433-6581. Meat Bingo - October 2 Knights of Columbus The Pepperell Knights Of Columbus will hold Meat Bingo at the Pepperell Knights Of Columbus Hall, 19 Jersey Street on October 2, 2010. First game starts at 2:00pm. Refreshments will be served at intermission. For more information, please contact the Knights Of Columbus at 978-433-6581. Pepperell Business Association Meeting & Networking Event - September 28 Pepperell Business Association The Pepperell Pepperell Business Association will hold its Fall 2010 Business Meeting and Networking Event at the Lowell Five Cents Savings located at 65 Groton Street, Pepperell. The event will take place on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. RSVP at 978.433.6300. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards, flyers and coupons to share. There will be a short meeting to discuss revised PBA Bylaws. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres are compliments of Lowell Five Cents Savings adn provided by: The Culinary Experience. Ladies Night Out - September 25 at the VFW Pepperell 4th of July Committee Kids are back to school means time for moms to take a much needed break. The 4th of July Committee will host a Ladies Night Out event with Music, Dancing, vendors, great prizes. All proceeds to benefit the Annual Pepperell 4th of July Celebration. The event will be held at the VFW on Leighton St, on Saturday, September 25 beginning at 7:00 pm. Other future 4th of July Committee events include:
For more information, please visit the Pepperell 4th of July Committee website. Massachusetts Primary Election - Tuesday, September 14 The State of Massachusetts will hold a primary election on September 14 to determine the party candidates for the following Statewide and District offices: Governor for the Commonwealth The polls in Pepperell will be at the Varnum Brook Middle School gymnasium, 10 Hollis Street, and will be open from 7:00am - 8:00pm. If you will be unable to vote at the polls during those times, Absentee Ballots are now available at the Office of the Town Clerk. Money Management Session Hosted by PACH Outreach - September 13 at 7:00 pm PACH Outreach PACH Outreach is hosting a money management session on Monday, September 13 at 7:00 pm. Participation is open to the public by signing up at 978-925-8052 before September 10. PACH Outreach, Pepperell Aid from Community to Home, is a unified service-provider organization in Pepperell established to make food, resources and referrals available to Pepperell residents and to be an advocate for clients to become self-reliant. For more information about PACH Outreach, please visit www.pachoutreach.org, email pepperell@pachoutreach.org, or call 978-925-8052. Electronic and Appliance Recycle Day at Our Lady of Grace - September 11 Our Lady of Grace Church Our Lady of Grace Church will hold an electronics and appliance recycle day fundraiser on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Our Lady of Grace Church Pepperell, 28 Tarbell Steet, Pepperell, MA. The event will accept all electronics, including monitors, computers, fax machines and copy machines, stereo equipment, turn tables etc., as well as all appliances, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, water tanks, ac units, microwaves, dehumidifiers. We will also be accepting lawn mowers and snow blowers with gas removed, exercise equipment, grills (without tank). This is a fundraiser for the church with low fees of $5 per electronic item, $10 each small TV or appliance, $15 each 20" or larger TV. Any cell phones, car batteries, bikes, power tools are free. For more information or any questions, contact Jim at J.wood36@yahoo.com. Season Opening Plant Swap - September 8 at 7:00pm Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club will open the new 2010-2011 season with a Plant Swap at its September meeting. The public is welcome to attend this workshop at the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, September 8th at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The guest fee is $5. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. Grand Opening Ceremony of the Covered Bridge - Saturday, September 4 Covered Bridge Committee Excitement continues to mount as the public awaits the completion of Pepperell's third covered bridge. On Saturday, September 4th, 2010 a Grand Opening Ceremony is planned with a big celebration honoring our new bridge. The rain date is Sunday, September 5th. A ceremonious morning of events will be followed by an afternoon of fun and entertainment that will end with a block party on the Town Field. Historic events are planned with contests, games from the 18th century, a patriotic craft workshop for kids, a marketplace of vendors, pony rides, food and more events will be announced soon. Businesses, groups and residents in town are also working together to create a scenic, historic area called the Prudence Wright Overlook to be developed alongside the new covered bridge, on land owned by the Department of Fisheries & Wildlife. The Overlook will include historical monuments and education, bridge artifacts, natural plants and landscaping and a commemorative brick walkway called the Pepperell Memory Walk The Pepperell Memory Walk will contain engraved bricks that can be purchased by the public and personalized with a name or message and placed permanently into the walkway at the bridge. Proceeds from the fund raiser will benefit the covered bridge site and provide funds to help maintain the area in the future. Brick order forms and information is available at: the Town Clerk's office, www.pepperellinfo.net/coveredbridge, www.shoppepperell.com, the Lawrence Library or call 978 433-3232 for more information. The Covered Bridge Committee will launch a new web site, www.pepperellcoveredbridge.org, on the internet later this month to provide information about the Grand Opening Ceremony, the Prudence Wright Overlook and the Memory Walk. Volunteers are encouraged to join the town appointed Covered Bridge Committee to help plan and oversee events for this special occasion. This is a rare opportunity in our history and the public has some grand ideas on how they would like to celebrate together. We need volunteers to help us create a celebration event that the entire community will remember. State Representative Candidates Night at the VFW - Tuesday, August 24 Sponsored by the Pepperell Business Association The Pepperell Business Association is hosting an evening to meet Candidates for State Representative on August 24, 2010, beginning at 7:00 pm. The event will take place at the Pepperell VFW, 55 Leighton St. Vacation Bible School - July 26-30 Pepperell Christian Fellowship Pepperell Christian Fellowship is hosting a Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 26-July 30, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 12 noon. The Theme is Fire Fighters by TruthQuest. The VBS is FREE and open to all children of the area ages Four years old by July 1st. through fifth grade just completed. The Church is located at 17 Main Street, Pepperell, MA next door to the Pepperell Lawrence Library. A Mom's class will also be going on and open to all ladies, it is the same time and place and a nursery is staffed for you. There is a snack provided and there is no fee for admittance; however, we ask that children (four years of age through fifth grade) please bring in a plain white t-shirt for a craft day during the week. Registration will be done at the door on Monday July 26th. Any questions contact Mary Beal or Vicki Triehy at 978-433-6360 or visit www.pcfchurch.org Student Art Contest for Covered Bridge - entry deadline July 23 Covered Bridge Committee The Covered Bridge Committee announces an Art Contest open to all Pepperell students grades K through 8th. Drawings or paintings must be of Pepperell's Covered Bridge past or present and be an original work of art. One winner will be chosen from each grade level and a Grand Prize winner will win $100. Winning Drawings will be displayed in: Nita Casey of the Gingerbread Art Gallery in Pepperell and the Covered Bridge Committee will judge the contest based on creativity and originality. Submit your drawing to the Lawrence Library by Friday, July 23, 2010. Local Job Fair - Tuesday July 20 Lawrence Library Alliance for Resource Management will hold a local job fair on Tuesday, July 20 from 2:00-6:00 PM in the Lawrence Library Meeting Room. Alliance for Resource Management helps persons with disabilities reach their fullest potential by providing advocacy, education, employment, residential and recreational services. A private, not-for-profit organization, the Alliance offers a supportive, enjoyable environment where contributions are valued and respected. Full- and part-time / All Shifts Entry-level or experienced. We can help you turn your life skills into career skills with paid on-the-job training. If you have common sense, compassion, a work ethic, and want to love your job, please stop by to speak with a hiring manager to learn more! Volunteers Needed to Scout and Pull Water Chestnuts from the Nashua River - July 17 Nashua River Watershed Association On Saturday, July 17th from 11:30 AM to 4 PM, volunteers are invited to help scout and pull water chestnuts, an invasive exotic weed, from the Pepperell Pond section of the Nashua River. Gathering baskets and maps will be provided (although if you have an old laundry basket to donate, please do!). Partners in the project are the Nashua River Watershed Association, Nashoba Paddler, Ducks Unlimited, and the Groton Greenway Committee. Volunteers should wear old clothes, bring (rubber dishwashing) gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, water to drink, and a bagged lunch. Volunteers may bring their own canoes and equipment, but will be asked to sign an insurance waiver. A limited number of canoes will be provided by Nashoba Paddler on a "first call, first served" basis. Advanced registration is required; all participants must register by calling the Nashua River Watershed Association at (978) 448-0299. You may register by email at MarthaM@NashuaRiverWatershed.org; please provide a phone number where you can be reached to confirm details. We hope you can help out on the 17th! 2010 Summer Bandstand Concert Series - Tuesdays, July 6 - August 10 Pepperell Business Association The Pepperell Business Association will again present a Summer Bandstand Concert Series on the Town Field every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm from July 6 - August 10, 2010. The performers for 2010 are as follows: July 6: "Back in Time & Cruise Night" sponsored by Masy Systems July 13: "Jason Grant" sponsored by Ten Broeck Insurance & Pepperell Family Pharmacy, with a free Ice Cream Social courtesy of Pepperell Recreation July 20: "Old Enough to Know Better" sponsored by ReMax, featuring ReMax Hot Air Balloon Rides July 27: "Mumblefish" sponsored by Lyons & Tzanoudakis and Richard Egan Construction, with a free Ice Cream Social courtesy of Pepperell Recreation August 3: "Downtown Rhythm" sponsored by sponsored by Masy Systems, Pepperell Safety Night August 10: "60's Invasion" sponsored by Hazel Brooks Foundation Pepperell's Annual Crank-Up - Sunday, July 11 Covered Bridge Committee Wake up with the early-birds and come to the annual Crank-up! This year's Crank-Up will take place on Sunday, July 11 at the Town Field from 7:00am - 3:00pm. Admission is free. This event features over 200 exhibitors, including 50-75 tractors, and over 100 gasoline engines. Pepperell's Independence Day parade and celebration - Saturday, July 3 Pepperell 4th of July Committee Pepperell will celebrated Independence Day on the first Saturday in July, this year July 3, with its annual best-in-the-region parade beginning at 12:30pm from Town Hall on Main St. Unfortunately, the most recent information is that the new Covered Bridge will *not* be finished in time to allow the parade to return to the traditional Main St. route through Railroad Square. Therefore, this year's parade will again turn at the rotary and head up Hollis St. to Tucker Ave. The parade will be followed by a Hometown Independence Day celebration on the Town Field featuring a variety of vendors, both food service and merchandise. Fireworks are planned for the evening, pending fundraising efforts by the 4th of July Committee.
HOOPLA D.A.R.E.s you to shoot 80% Free Throws - Register June 21-25 Hoopla Basketball & Pepperell Police Dept's D.A.R.E. Program HOOPLA Basketball in partnership with the Pepperell Police Department's D.A.R.E. program will hold a 4-session Free Throw Shooting Clinic on July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th at the Sean Wellington Basketball Courts in Pepperell, RAIN or SHINE. The clinic will teach all participants how to shoot free throws at an 80% success rate based on fundamental skills and the application of scientific data. All players are welcome from 8 to 18. A donation to the D.A.R.E program is the entry fee. The suggested donation is $25 but all donations are welcome. Special guests will participate weekly. All players who demonstrate an 80% free throw success rate on Week 4 will receive a certification. Registration is at the Pepperell Police Department Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 Hours: 9AM - 5P D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. HOOPLA Basketball is returning after a 7 year hiatus for this one clinic. HOOPLA Basketball teaches fundamental basketball skills to players of all ages. For questions, please email: HOOPLABBALL@charter.net . New playground installation: Construction Volunteers Needed - June 19-20 Friends of Pepperell Recreation The Friends of Pepperell Recreation are very excited to receive delivery of long sought after pieces to a new playground for the Town Field. They were ordered weeks ago and are due in town very soon. The goal is to have these installed and ready before the summer months - to be enjoyed by summer playground participants and everyone else. A date has been set for the playground installation and the Friends of Pepperell hope that you may be able to set aside some time to help them install the new equipment on Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20, even if only for a few hours. Any and all time you can spare would be put to good use, particularly from those with construction knowledge. There are 8 pieces to install - two slides, a bank of 8 swings, a carousel spinner, zipline, rock n rider, a gravitron, and a tire swing. Teams of 5-8 will be set up to work on each piece to facilitate installation. Please recruit a few friends and work on this together! The Friends will be assembling whatever possible ahead of time during the week prior/during the day. The rest will be done onsite on Saturday and Sunday - June 19 & 20. For more information, contact the Friends of Pepperell Recreation. Pepperell Hazardous Waste Collection Day - June 12 Pepperell Board of Health The Pepperell Board of Health will hold a hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, June 12, 2010, from 10:00am- 2:00pm at the Jersey Street Fire Station.Contact 978-433-5574 for more information. View a list of what to bring and what not to bring. For more information, contact the Board of Health. Nissitissit Jazz Band & Concert Band - June 10 Nissitissit Middle School The Nissitissit Middle School is having a school concert on June 10th at 6:30pm in the NIssitissit auditorium. This concert will feature the award winning Nissitissit Jazz Band and Concert Band. Admission is $4. All are welcome. For more information, visit Pepperell Parents Pro Musica. Electronics and Appliance Collection Day - June 5 Townsend Boy Scout Troop 10 An Electronics and Appliance Collection Day will be held by Townsend Boy Scout Troop 10 to benefit the Eagle Scout Project of Adam Reno. The following items will be collected:
Contact 978-433-5574 for more information. Middle School Dances - June 4 American Youth Football in Pepperell The new American Youth Football League in Pepperell is sponsoring a middle school dance for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Friday, June 4. The dance will be from 7:00-10:00pm and will be held at the Community Center. Admission to each is $5/person. Contact Andria Kiluk at 978-433-8760 for more information or to volunteer to chaperon. Memorial Day parade - May 31 VFW Post 3291 Pepperell's Memorial Day parade and observance will be held on Monday, May 31, 2010. Opening ceremonies at the St. Joseph's cemetery begin at 8:00am. The parade begins from the VFW at 9:00am and proceeds to Railroad Sq. and up Main Street to Town Hall and the Community Church. American Redware Pottery Performance - May 17 Pepperell Cultural Council The Mass Cultural Council as administered by the The Pepperell Cultural Council presents a unique pottery performance hosted by Pepperell Historical Society at the Pepperell Community Center on May 17 from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Mr. Rick Hamelin, of Warren, MA has been recognized by the Mass Cultural Council as a Keeper of Tradition and by Early American Life Magazine as one of America's Best Redware potters for over the last 19 years. This performance, seen in over 250 venues across Massachusetts, would be of interest to those interested in Massachusetts pottery history and pottery techniques. Stories about old Massachusetts potters will be told and many items, including teapots and dragons, will be are made on the wheel. For more information, please contact Rick Hamelin at 413-436-7444 or rick@americanredware.com. His website is www.americanredware.com Breakfast with the Birds - May 16 Pepperell Conservation Commission On Sunday, May 16th at 6:30 a.m. Pepperell Conservation Commissioner Rob Rand will host "Breakfast with the Birds" at the Keyes Conservation Area on Oak Hill Street in Pepperell. The event is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and binoculars and to come to enjoy coffee and bagels on a grassy knoll overlooking a stream and pond. This has been a great birding spot in past springs. All ages welcome, children must be supervised. The Keyes Conservation Area is located between Park and Boynton Streets on Oak Hill Street; look for the sign at the end of the unpaved driveway on the north side of the street. The parking lot is at the end of the driveway. For questions, call the Conservation Commission office. Pepperell Garden Club Plant Sale - May 15 Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club will hold its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 15 on the front steps of Lawrence Library: The Pepperell Garden Club Plant Sale is one of the LARGESTS plant sales in the area! Club members can help you to beautify your yard with annuals, perennials, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Locally grown vegetable plants and herbs will also be offered for sale. Mature, hardy plants dug from members' gardens are the highlight. All of the plants are reasonably priced. Some club members, who are also landscape professionals, lend their expertise to advise you on plant choices and design concepts to help you to create your garden oasis. This Plant Sale is the largest fund raising event for the garden club. Funds from the sale are used for numerous projects throughout Pepperell such as town beautification with planters on Main Street, plantings at town hall, Lawrence Library, the rotary, the rail trail, holiday greens and wreaths on public buildings, donations of trees throughout town and scholarships for local students. Do you have plants to donate for the Plant Sale? The "Green Team" members of the Pepperell Garden Club will come to your home and take your plant donations. For more information, please call Pat at 433-2021 or Carol at 433-3023.
Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club is providing a Summer Patio Container Workshop during their May 12th meeting. Garden Club members Marion Cerra and Lorraine Prost will be demonstrating effective design principals that create beautiful container gardens for your yard. You can participate by bringing in a container and plants. The Garden Club will provide soil and fertilizer. The public is welcome to attend this workshop at the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The guest fee is $5. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. Middle School Dances - May 8 & June 4 American Youth Football in Pepperell The new American Youth Football League in Pepperell is sponsoring two dances for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on Saturday, May 8 and Friday, June 4. Both dances will be from 7:00-10:00pm and will be held at the Community Center. Admission to each is $5/person. Contact Andria Kiluk at 978-433-8760 for more information or to volunteer to chaperon. H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic - May 3 Nashoba Associated Boards of Health The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health and Pepperell Board of Health will hold an H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic on May 3 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the Nissitissit Middle School immediately prior to the Pepperell Annual Town Meeting. Flu vaccines are available to everyone. For more information, please contact the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health. Annual Friends of the Library Toy Sale - May 1 Friends of the Lawrence Library The Friends of the Lawrence Library will hold its Annual Friend's Toy Yard Sale on the front lawn of the Library on May 1 from 9:00am - 1:00pm - rain or shine. There will be a variety of new and gently used baby items, toys, games and puzzles. Anyone wishing to make a donation prior to the sale can drop off items at the library during operating hours from Saturday, April 24th - Friday, April 30th. Toys, big and small, indoor and outdoor; Baby Items; games and puzzles; no stuffed animals please. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library, all proceeds will benefit the library. Relay for Life's 2nd Annual Spaghetti Supper - April 29 Relay For Life Committee, NMRHS The Relay For Life Committee is hosting their 2nd annual spaghetti supper for cancer survivors, current patients, and caregivers at North Middlesex Regional High School on Thursday April 29th from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Please RSVP by April 22nd to Wendy Orazio at (978)597-8721, or worazio@nmiddlesex.mec.edu 14th Annual Pepperell Green-Up - April 17-25 The People of Pepperell, Boy Scout Troop 13 The 14th annual clean up of roadside litter and trash on public lands in Pepperell begins Saturday, April 17 and continues through Sunday, April 25. A map of Pepperell and a sign-up list will be posted in the Lawrence Library by April 1st. Stop by to sign up and pick up some orange garbage bags. Public lands to pick up include roadsides, sidewalks, parking lots, schools, the rail trail, conservation lands, hiking trails and other areas. Anyone can participate – individuals, families, scout groups, organizations, businesses, etc, and everyone’s efforts make a difference! Filled bags can be left curbside. The Pepperell Highway Division will pick up the bags along the roadside beginning Monday April 26. This is a commuity initiative. Thank you for participating and for Taking Pride in Pepperell. April Vacation Week at the Library - April 21-24 Lawrence Library Silly Stories & Puppets - Wednesday, April 21 , 2:00pm Get silly with Susie Magoozy! Celebrate the Earth with puppets and props, silly stories, music and dancing. Susie is energetic and animated - you will tire from just watching her! Beaded Jewelry Workshop - Wednesday, April 21 , 6:30pm Beautiful jewelry can be expensive - but not if you make it yourself! Learn basic jewelry-making skills with Alice Avery Struthers, journalist, musician and artist. Must be age 13+. A nominal supply fee may apply with some jewelry designs. Registration required. Children's Movie - When young Kirra (Bindi Irwin) leaves her Australian home to summer with her grandfather (Beau Bridges) in South Africa, she discovers a baby orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather's rundown seaside amusement park. She names the lonely whale Willy--and embarks on a great quest to lead the little guy back to his anxious pod. Rated PG, 102 min. Instrumental Petty Zoo - Friday, April 23 , 10:30am - 12:30pm Come meet a musical instrument up close and personal! Students in the honors music program at North Middlesex Regional High School will be here to do a show and tell with their instruments for children (preschool - elementary age.) Meet quiet instruments! Meet LOUD instruments! Even meet instruments that spit! Vacation Week Gaming for Teens and Tweens - Friday, April 23 , 2:00 - 4:00pm On the 3rd. Saturday of each month we have a Wii gaming system set up for you to use with one game of our choice. Thinking of buying a Wii system? Try it before you buy it! Have a Wii? Play here with other kids and families. Fun for the whole family. No registration necessary. Recycled Crafts - Saturday, April 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm Bring your imagination! Bring your creativity! Bring your little brother (or sister)! We will provide paper, stickers, paper towel tubes, crayons, markers, glue, and whatever else we have leftover from other programs. Create a masterpiece! Create something silly! Create something monstrous! Come anytime between 10am and 3pm. For more information, visit www.lawrencelibrary.org. Army Community Covenant signing ceremony - April 19 Pepperell Army Community Covenant Committee The Pepperell Army Community Covenant Committee is pleased to announce that there will be a covenant signing between the Town of Pepperell and the United States Army Garrison Fort Devens on Monday, April 19 (Patriots Day) at VFW POST 3291 in Pepperell at 2:00pm. The purpose of the covenant is to help improve the quality of life for our soldiers and their families through initiatives and programs supported by effective state and local community partnerships. Our guest speakers will be Rep. Robert S. Hargraves and US Army Garrison Fort Devens Commander, Lt. Col Warren Bacote. The signing will include over 30 local sponsors. All are welcomed to this event. For more information, contact the VFW at 978-433-5877. 4th Annual Used Bike Sale & 3rd Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale - April 17 Friends of Pepperell The Friends of Pepperell invite everyone to shop ‘till they drop Saturday April 17. The group will hold its 4th Annual (gently) Used Bike Sale on the basketball court at the Community Center from 9am-1pm. And, shop the Town Field, 7am-1pm and neighboring streets for even more great deals during the 3rd Annual Town Wide Yard Sale throughout the day. Bike donations will be accepted now through the start of the sale and tax donation receipts are available. Bikes of all sizes, scooters, accessories, trailers, and racks can be dropped-off at 152 Heald Street or can arrange pick up by calling 978-835-0133. Historically, we start the day with over 150 bikes- trikes, toddler bikes, with training wheels… and without, as well as adult sizes. Bike types include mountain, road, BMX, all name brands to choose from--Trek, Specialized, Mongoose, Schwinn and many more. Sale starts at 9a.m., be there on the dot for the best selection. All unsold bicycles will be donated to the Worcester Earn A Bike program. Got stuff? Have a yard sale at your house or bring it to the Town Field and set up there. Last year we had over 100 yard sales all over town. Join your friends and neighbors in this community event while cleaning out and earning a little extra cash. All Yard Sale registrants will receive a brightly colored and numbered sign to display at their address for easy recognition for the many yard salers out shopping on Saturday! This year’s TWYS publicity will include newspaper ads, signs about town, and yard stakes. Other ideas welcomed! Want stuff? It’s super simple to get around as part of our fundraising efforts is the sale of a map at the community center on TWYS day, plan your route and go. All participants will be listed with location details. All proceeds from these events go toward the purchase of playground equipment for Town Field. Rain date is April 18, 9am-1pm. Call 978-835-0133 for information or email: friends_of_pepperell@yahoo.com. 30 Plants That Pay the Rent - April 14 at 7:00pm Pepperell Garden Club
Adriana O’Sullivan is the owner of Landscape Design – Inspired by Nature in Sharon, Massachusetts. Adriana landscapes both commercial and residential properties and lectures throughout the Northeast. The public is welcome to attend this presentation at the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The guest fee is $5. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. Candidates Night at the Senior Center - April 13 at 7:00pm Council on Aging and Nashoba Publishing The Council on Aging and Nashoba Publishing will host a Candidates Night at the Pepperell Senior Center on April 13, 2010 at 7:00pm. This will offer a chance to meet and hear from the candidates running for office in the upcoming Annual Town Election, scheduled for April 26, 2010. There are contested races for Town Clerk, NMRSD School Committee, and Planning Board. Project Runway: Italian Supper, Fashion Show, & Auction - April 10 Community Church of Pepperell The Community Church of Pepperell will host "Project Runway: Italian Supper, Fashion Show, and Auction" on Saturday, April 10 at the Community Church, 3 Townsend St. in Pepperell. The event schedule will be as follows: For more information, visit Community Church of Pepperell website.
Farm Day 2010 - April 10 at 11:00am Twin Valley Farm and the Nashoba Conservation Trust
Many have commented that the barn tour brings back childhood memories. Children enjoy patting and feeding the horses and cows. Carrots are provided to feed the horses and cows and light refreshments are served. This free event is sponsored by the Nashoba Conservation Trust. For more information on the Trust please visit their website at www.nashobatrust.org. For information, call Paula Terrasi 978-314-1910.
7th Annual Community Talent Show - April 9 at 6:30pm Pepperell Women's Club Come show your support and spend an all-ages friendly evening watching family, friends and neighbors perform in the Pepperell Woman's Club 7th Annual Community Talent Show. Everyone is invited to an evening full of music, singing, dancing and comedy - with 20 performers in all - ranging from school age to adult. The show will be on Friday, April 9th in the auditorium at Nissitissit Middle School located at 33 Chace Avenue in Pepperell. The show begins at 6:30 PM with FREE admission for everyone! A performance by our special musical guest, country singer Tracilynne will start off the evening. During intermission, come spend a few minutes browsing through the Chinese Auction containing items donated by local residents and businesses while enjoying baked goods and refreshments. The evening ends with announcing the winners in each category. Will your favorite act win ? Stay for the whole show to find out! All proceeds from this evening will benefit the Pepperell Woman's Club Scholarship Fund which is given each year to a high school senior from Pepperell. For more information, please contact Elfie Parker at either 978-433-6749 or 978-467-5224. You can also send an email to pwc_info1@yahoo.com. Rabies Clinic - Saturday, April 3 Pepperell Board of Health & Nashoba Associated Boards of Health The Pepperell Board of Health & Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will host their annual: Rabies Clinic Saturday, April 3, 2010 9:00am - 12:00 noon at the Jersey Street Fire Station Dogs and cats will be accepted this Saturday (it is HIGHLY recommended that cats arrive in a crate). Rabies vaccines are $15. CASH is preferred payment method and anyone from a Nashoba Board of Health member town is welcome to attend clinic. PLEASE have Rabies Certificate with you, if applicable Rabies tags will read "Pepperell Animal Hospital" The Town Clerk will be available to issue dog licenses and renewals. For more information, contact the Board of Health. NMRHS Concert Band & Wind Ensemble - Thursday, April 1 at 7:00pm North Middlesex High School Jazz Bands The NMRHS concert band and the NMRHS wind ensemble will perform on April 1, 2010 at 7pm at the North Middlesex Regional High School. They will be performing their MICCA competition pieces. Last year, the NMRHS wind ensemble received a gold medal at the MICCA competition and played at Symphony Hall in Boston. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, contact the North Middlesex Regional High School. Pepperell's Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 28 at 12:00noon Pepperell Recreation Pepperell Recreation will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 28, at the Pepperell Community Center beginning at 12:00 noon sharp. This year we are planning to have around 4,000 eggs spread out on the town field, so bring the whole family for this annual tradition. We will have pictures with the Bunny, crafts food and prizes. For more information, contact the Pepperell Recreation. Drum Away the Blues ~ Music and Rhythms of the Celtic Isles - March 17 at 7:00pm Lawrence Library Stress relief through percussion - a special St. Patrick's Day program. Using hand drums and assorted percussion instruments, music educator/percussionist Craig Harris provides adults and children with a key to stress relief and the tools for emotional balance. This is a hands-on, interactive program.. Register online at www.lawrencelibrary.org. Click on Event Calendar. Annual Used Book Sale - March 12 - March 14 Friends of Lawrence Library Join the Friends of the Lawrence Library for their Annual Used Book Sale at the Sis McGrath Community Center near the rotary in Pepperell center. Thousands of gently used books will be available at very low prices, with proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Friday, March 12th : 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday, March 13th : 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, March 14th : 9:00am – 1:00pm For more information, please visit www.lawrencelibrary.org or 978-433-0330. Jonathan Edwards Trio to benefit Project Graduation - March 13 at Nissitissit Middle School Project Graduation Parent Group National known recording artist, Jonathan Edwards (www.jonathanedwards.net), will be performing with the Jonathan Edwards Trio on March 13 in a fundraiser concert presented by the Project Graduation Parent Group. The show will be at Nissitissit Middle School at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 each and are available at the North Middlesex Regional High School, at the Pepperell Music Center, and other locations in Townsend (Evans on the Common, The Townsend House Tavern, Klever Klippers Hair Salon) and Ashby (31 Store). Please join in on a fun adult night out to support Project Graduation. This will be a great show for a great cause. For more information, please visit Project Graduation 2010. Music & Magic of Ireland, an Irish Magic Show - - Saturday, March 13 at 2:00pm Lawrence Library Irish-born folk singer, Tom O’Carroll and his wife, Debbie, a magician, will present a delightful magic show that introduces young audiences to the culture of Ireland. Prepare to be amazed by the magic; enchanted by the music, songs and poetry; and laugh uproariously at the comedy. Go to www.lawrencelibrary.org and click on “Event Calendar” for more information and to register or call 978-433-0330. Spaghetti Supper - March 12 at Our Lady of Grace Brownie Troop 34017 The Brownies of Troop 34017 will host a community Spaghetti Supper on Friday, March 12, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Our Lady of Grace Parish, 28 Tarbell St. Pepperell, MA. Seniors & Children under 12 yrs. are $6.00. Adults are $8.00. Come and bring your family and friends for a full supper of salad, rolls, spaghetti, meatballs and dessert! There will also be a raffles with $1 Ticket and $5 for 6 Tickets, plus Girl Scout Cookies! For more information, please Contact: Erica McLellan at ericastampin@charter.net or 978-433-6124. Pepperell Horse Owners Association Annual Elections - March 10 Pepperell Horse Owners Association The Pepperell Horse Owner's Association (PHOA) is holding its annual elections at the upcoming March meeting, to be held at the Pepperell Community Center at 7:00pm on March 10. 2010. . Anyone with a horse, or interested in horses is welcome to attend and join. The Pepperell Horse Owners Association was formed in 2003 in response to the town's proposal to regulate horse-keeping. Pepperell has always been home to several large professional barns and many happy backyard horses widespread concern over the proposal quickly brought conscious horse owners and riders together.Today, the organization has proved sustainability and continues to grow in support of common interest. PHOA fulfills its mission statement, "Working to preserve and encourage equine activities in the Town of Pepperell," by hosting a variety of activities for both horse owners and non horse owners in town. For membership information, please visit www.phoa.info. Flower Arranging: Pepperell Garden Club Workshop - March 10 Pepperell Garden Club
Joyce Bellefeuille is the owner and principal designer at Belle Feuille (pronounced Bel-Fay) Floral Design in Dunstable. She has over 25 years of experience and is a graduate of Ritter’s School of Floral Design in Boston. The public is welcome to attend this workshop at the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00pm at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. For membership information, please visit the Pepperell Garden Club website or call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013. Jazz Band Concert - Thursday, March 4 at 7:00pm North Middlesex High School Jazz Bands The two North Middlesex High School Jazz Bands will perform in concert on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7:00pm in the NMRHS auditorium. The concert is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, contact the North Middlesex Regional High School. Well Adult Clinics at the Pepperell Senior Center - March 3 Nashoba Associated Boards of Health The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will hold a Well Adult Clinic at the Pepperell Senior Center on Wednesday, March 3, from 10:00am - 12:00noon at the Pepperell Senior Center, 37 Nashua Road, Pepperell, MA. The clinic will include blood sugar checks, blood pressure/pulse screening, and diet teaching. For more information, call 978-772-3335 x333. Kindergarten Registration for 2010-2011 - Tues., March 2 & Wed., March 3 Varnum Brook School Kindergarten registration for the 2010-11 school year will take place at Varnum Brook Elementary School, 10 Hollis Street, on Tuesday, March 2 (last names A-L)and Wednesday, March 3 (last names M-Z). You may register your child between 9:30 and 11AM or between 1 and 2:30PM. Registration will also be available from 7:30 to 8:30AM on Wednesday, March 3 for those who cannot come later in the day. Please pick up a registration packet in advance and bring all completed paperwork and documentation to registration with you. Packets may be picked up from the school office between 8AM and 4PM on school days. Please call the school at 978-433-6722 or visit the Varnum Brook website for more information. Scouting 100th Anniversary Mass at St. Josephs - Sunday, February 28 at 10:30am Pepperell Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts The first week of February is often referred to as Scouting Anniversary Week and the first Sunday in February is called Scout Sunday. Scout Sunday is celebrated by thousands of scouts each year at Churches and Synagogues across the United States. In Pepperell, a celebration is scheduled for February 28th at Saint Joseph Church in Pepperell. It is a great honor to be recognized in this way and a great opportunity to show off our colors. All Scouts and families are requested to attend regardless of their religious affiliation. The Mass starts at 10:30. The Scouts have been asked to gather in the basement of the church at 10:00 so we can get organized and all march in together. Please dress appropriately for a formal Scouting event. And bring your Flags. We're hoping to make this a really big event for scouting, especially since we are also celebrating the 100th Anniversary to the founding of the Boy Scouts in the US. Hope to see you there. Mardi Gras Party at the VFW - Saturday, February 27 Pepperell 4th of July Committee The Pepperell 4th of July Committee will be hosting a Mardi Gras Party in Pepperell on Saturday, February 27th at the VFW on Jersey St. The doors will open at 6:30PM. The event will feature authentic Louisiana Style Music, Mardi Gras Games & Trivia, Crawfish Boil, Costume Party, & more! Cash Bar. It's all to benefit Pepperell's 4th of July Committee and Pepperell best around Independence Day parade and celebration for 2010. A limited number of tickets are available due to space. They are $15 per person and available at Brown & Brown Insurance (across from the community center & town field) or from the Pepperell 4th of July Committee at pepperell4thofjulycommittee@yahoo.com. For more information and more Pepperell 4th of July Committee events, please visit www.Pepperell4thofJuly.org/. Free Blood Pressure Screening - Saturday, February 20 Pepperell Family Pharmacy February is Healthy Heart Month at the Pepperell Family Pharmacy and there will be a complimentary Blood Pressure Screen on Saturday, Feb 20th from 10:00 am - 2:00pm. No appointment is necessary and the screening is free of charge. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at 978-433-6130. School Vacation Week at Lawrence Library Lawrence Library Childrens Movie: "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" - Wednesday, February 17, 2:00 - 3:30pm Rated PG. Free popcorn & drinks. Based on a children’s book, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. This is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Creative Dance & Yoga - Thursday, February 18 , 10:30 - 11:15am For ages 7-11. Taught by Jennifer McGowan. Discover the magic of dance as you explore the different qualities of movement in relation to space, time, rhythm, force, and flow. Learn dance exercises and yoga postures that will help you to develop strength, flexibility, posture, and balance. Then explore moving to a variety of music as you create your own dances. Develop an understanding of dance appreciation as you dance amongst a group of friends who respect and admire each other's unique ways of moving. Mehndi ~ Henna Tattoos - Thursday, February 18 , 6:30 - 7:30pm Learn the history of Mehndi, the art of (temporary) henna tattoos, and the significance of the intricate mehndi designs. Then, learn how to mix and apply your own henna paste! This fun workshop is now open to ALL AGES. Toe Jam Puppet Band - Friuday, February 19, 10:30 - 11:30am Get ready to have a blast!!! The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. Family Wii Fun - Saturday, February 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm On the 3rd. Saturday of each month we have a Wii gaming system set up for you to use with one game of our choice. Thinking of buying a Wii system? Try it before you buy it! Have a Wii? Play here with other kids and families. Fun for the whole family. No registration necessary. For more information, visit www.lawrencelibrary.org. Regional Flu Clinics - February 15, 17 & 19 Nashoba Associated Boards of Health * Monday, February 15th, 4:00 - 7:00pm at the Ritter Building, 960 Mass. Ave., Lunenburg, MA * Wednesday, February 17th, 4:00 - 7:00pm at the Bromfield School, 14 Mass. Ave., Harvard, MA * Friday, February 19th, 10:00am - 1:00pm at the North Middlesex Regional High School, 19 Main St., Townsend, MA Be sure to bring your insurance card. For more information, call 978-772-3335 x333. PACH Outreach Food Drive at Donelans Market - Saturday, February 13 Pepperell Aid from Community to Home PACH Outreach (Pepperell Aid from Community to Home) is holding a food drive at Donelan’s Supermarket, 75 Main Street, Pepperell, MA on Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The PACH Outreach food pantry has been busy over the holidays and the event will assist in re-stocking the shelves. For more information about PACH Outreach visit www.pachoutreach.org or call 978-925-8052. "The Victorian Art of Pressing Flowers" - Wednesday, February 10 Pepperell Garden Club
"The natural beauty that surrounds me in my garden has always been a source of inspiration," says Pauline. Her botanical art recreates each flower’s place in her garden and can be enjoyed in any season for many years to come. The public is welcome to attend this workshop at the Pepperell Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center located on Route 111, 37 Nashua Road. The guest fee is $5. Pauline Bergassi is dedicated to perfecting her “pressing skills” after retiring from over 20 years of teaching. She has exhibited in events such as the Tower Hill Shades of Autumn Event as well as many more. Pauline is a member of the Worcester Horticultural Society, New England Wild Flower Society, and many art associations. The Pepperell Garden Club welcomes new members from surrounding towns. For membership information, please call Joanna Reagan at 978-433-6013 or visit the Pepperell Garden Club website. Preschool Information Fair at Lawrence Library - February 3 from 6:00 - 7:30pm Lawrence Library Preschool registrations begin soon. Don't miss this opportunity to visit with area preschool representatives to help you find the right school for your toddler. This is a great chance to compare several preschools in just one location! Join us at the Lawrence Library of Pepperell on Wednesday February 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open for EVERYONE to attend! Space is still available if you would like to be part of this fair. Call Jo Ann Pierce at 978-433-0330 or e-mail jpierce@cwmars.org for more information. Space is open to all Pepperell and surrounding area preschools. For more information, please visit LawrenceLibrary.org. Parent Information Night for 2010-2011 Kindergarten- Tuesday, January 26 Varnum Brook School There will be a Parent Information Night for 2010-11 kindergarten at the Varnum Brook Elementary School, 10 Hollis Street, on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6:00pm. Children who will be 5 years old as of August 31, 2010 are eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall. Although children are welcome to attend the Information Night, the program is geared toward parents; children do not need to be present. Please call the school at 433-6722 or visit the Varnum Brook website for more information. H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Clinic - January 6 and 20 (open to everyone) Pepperell Board of Health & Nashoba Associated Boards of Health The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be conducting additional H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinics from 3:30-6:30pm on January 6 at the Nissitissit Middle School and from 10:00am-12:00 noon on January 20 at the Pepperell Senior Center. These clinics will be open to everyone and no longer just high risk persons. Additional area clinics will be held in Berlin (12/17), St. Anthony of Padula in Shirley (12/28), and Ashburnham (12/30). Please download, read, and complete the H1N1 Vaccine Administration Record and screening forms. Please bring this form with you to the clinic. H1N1 Fact Sheet. For more information about the location of other clinics, please visit nashoba.org or contact the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health at 978-772-3335. "Share your favorite gardening book " - Wednesday, January 13, at 7:00pm Pepperell Garden Club The Pepperell Garden Club invites the public to their January meeting, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Pepperell Senior Center. Come meet the club members who will be sharing favorite gardening books, and discussing gardening ideas and inspirations. Members are bringing quick breads for refreshments. If you love flowers and working in your yard, please consider joining the Pepperell Garden Club or attending one of the monthly meetings. The Pepperell Garden Club is open to residents from all towns. The Pepperell Garden Club is an active organization. Many of the members maintain the flowers at the rotary and at Town Hall, and they work on Main Street beautification with beautiful flower planters and gardens by the clock at the rail trail. Best of all, the Pepperell Garden Club hosts an annual plant sale in May. For further information contact Joanna, Pepperell Garden Club President at Reaganteacher@yahoo.com or visit the Pepperell Garden Club website. On Exhibit: January 9 - February 6 in the Lawrence Library Art Gallery Painting of Pepperell's Tamara Gonda The Friends of Lawrence Library are proud to present the paintings of Pepperell resident, Tamara Gonda. The show will run from Saturday, January 9 through Saturday, February 6, 2010. Stop in to meet the artist at the opening reception, sponsored by The Friends of Lawrence Library, on Saturday, January 9 from 12 noon - 2 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the library at 978-433-0330 or visit our website at www.lawrencelibrary.org. Exhibit open during library hours: Tues.-Thurs. 10 am-8 pm; Fri. 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm.
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Summer Patio Container Workshop - May 12 at 7:00pm
The Pepperell Garden Club is sponsoring “30 Plants That Pay the Rent,” presented by professional landscape designer Adriana O’Sullivan of Lincoln, Massachusetts. The program features 30 plants including perennials, shrubs and trees that are excellent choices for your landscape. The pants are selected for their hardiness, drought-tolerance, low-maintenance and seasons of interest to provide your yard with appeal and beauty for years to come. Save time, money and aggravation by knowing which plants pay the rent in your yard.
You will also learn how to create more beauty in your gardens by making plant combinations that seem to extend the blooming season. Plus, Adriana will suggest alternative perennials, shrubs and trees to substitute for plants that have been identified as invasive in our area.
Jon and Anne Kaiser of Twin Valley Farm invite young and old, to visit their farm on Brookline Street on Saturday, April 10 from 11 am to 2 pm. This annual event has taken place since 2001 when the Kaiser family, working with the Town of Pepperell and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, placed an Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) on their property. The APR Program permanently protects the land and ensures Twin Valley Farm will remain a part of Pepperell’s legacy. (
The Pepperell Garden Club is hosting a flower arranging workshop presented by Joyce Bellefeuille of Dunstable, Massachusetts. 
Doesn’t it make you feel good to see a beautiful flower arrangement or smell the sweet scent of flowers? Studies show that flowers create feelings of happiness and have a long-term effect on your mood. Joyce will design beautiful flower arrangements using both fresh and permanent floral materials.
The Pepperell Garden Club is hosting the Victorian Art of Pressing Flowers Workshop presented by Pauline Bergassi of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Pauline will lead participants in creating a note card made of pressed flowers and ferns. Note cards and supplies will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own pressed flowers, or pressed flowers and ferns will be available to purchase.