Editor's note: Send listings for events happening in any of the seven towns to: TheItem@telegram.com. 

Berlin-Boylston SEPAC: meeting Monday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., general meeting online. To join, send a message to info.bbrsd.sepac@gmail.com. For information, visit www.sepac-berlin-boylston.org 

Town Offices and Buildings: closed to the public for deep cleaning,  all days Wednesdays, May 18, 25 and June 1.

Berlin Public Library: is open to the public. Book in a Bag Jr., for younger patrons, subscription for five library books and goodies, just return the books for a month; pickup will be the first Monday of the month. email sfoster@cwmars.org to register. Story Time in the children's room, Mondays, May 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m.; email sfoster@cwmars.org to register. Advisory Board Zoom meetings, Monday, May 23, and June 27, 7 p.m.; email sfoster@cwmars.org. BookTalk for Teens Mondays, May 16, and June 20, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Email sfoster@cwmars.org. To sign up for virtual programming, contact Berlin Public Library, (978) 838-2812 or email sfoster@cwmars.org.

Berlin’s Family Food Pantry: is open, by appointment, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (774) 245-8320 for information or to make an appointment. The Berlin Family Food Pantry serves residents of Berlin, as well as non-residents who are employed by the Town of Berlin, or students/families in the Berlin school system. Go to www.berlinfamilyfoodpantry.org for information on what is provided or to learn ways to donate and help the mission. 

Bolton Access TV: May 15-21: At 8 p.m., tune in for the Friends of the Assabet River, Oxbow, and Great Meadows NWR Annual meeting, which includes a presentation about current activity on the refuges. Then at 10 *p.m., watch the Nashoba High School Senior Showcase Concert. The seniors show what talented musicians they've become with their best pieces. Follow Bolton Access TV on Facebook, Facebook.com/BoltonAccess.

Nashoba Regional High School Pops Concerts: NRHS Bands will perform on Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. NRHS Choral groups will perform on Wednesday, May 25,7 p.m. Concerts are held in the auditorium (12 Green Road).  Admission is $5 per person, seniors and students free, payable at the door.  Family friendly, younger musicians are encouraged to attend.  Masks for attendees are required.

Tools of the Time: 19th-Century Farm and Woodworking Tools: part of Freedom’s Way Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture, and History, Saturday, May 21, 1-3 p.m., the Sawyer House barn at the Bolton Historical Society, 676 Main St.. Carpentry demonstration of tools of the 19th century, including the tools of Amos Evans, a joiner who lived and worked in Bolton. On display are 19th-century farming and woodworking tools from the Bolton Historical Society’s collection. For more information, contact the Bolton Historical Society at (978) 779-6392 or mary@boltonhistoricalsociety.org.  Visit Boltonhistoricalsociety.org and on Facebook. For information on all Hidden Treasures programs: www.discoverhiddentreasures.org.

Semiannual Book Sale: hosted by Friends of the Bolton Public Library  Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Houghton Building, 697 Main St.; rain date Sunday, May 22. There are over 5,000 books sorted and “not picked over.” Puzzles, CDs and DVDs. Masks are optional. The book sale is the Friends' largest fundraiser. Proceeds from the sale support programs, events, museum passes and the online newsletter Wowbrary.

Bolton Republican Town Committee: meeting, Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m., program room at the public safety building.  A brief business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., and will be followed at 7 p.m. by a program led by Dave Lunger, chair of the Acton Town Republican Committee, on what it means to be an American state national.

Nashoba Symphonic Band: includes musicians from almost 30 towns in Central Massachusetts and wraps up the season at Nashoba on Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Performances are free. For information on joining, contact David Bailey at baileydavidwayne@gmail.com.

Red Cross Swim Lessons: Bolton Town Beach July 11-15, July 18-22 and July 25-29.  For  information or to register, go to www.townofbolton.com/parks-recreation-commission/pages/current-program-information. You must be a Bolton resident to register for the Learn to Swim program. 

Tom Denney Nature Camp: open for summer 2022. The nonprofit camp will follow state guidelines for social distancing and masking. Kindergarten – ninth graders: Games in the fields and woods; swimming, Predator and Prey, arts and crafts, tracking, hiking, shelter building, campfires and more. Sixth-ninth graders – Eco Adventures program with kayaking, laser tag, water gun fights, nighttime games and s’mores. Ninth grade or older – Counselor-in-Training program. Campers welcome from all towns. Before/after care available. Open Mondays–Fridays in July and August, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For information or to register, visit tomdenneynaturecamp.org.

Spark Studios Vacation Bible School: Trinity Church Congregational VBS will be, 14 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Aug 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon. Vacation Bible School is a free program including music, craft, snack, recreation and Bible learning for PK - eighth grade.  To register online, TrinityBolton.org.

Tower Hill: Uprooted Land Art, by W. Gary Smith, runs through Nov. 1. Visit www.towerhillbg.org for information and registration.

Music in the Woods: Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m., at Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary, Tree Room at the Trailhead House, 690 Linden St. Featuring Gilles Vonsattel featuring usic from Holliger, Debussy and Bach. Email info@summerstarwildlife.org to register as seats are limited.

Berlin-Boylston SEPAC: meeting Monday, May 16, 6:30 p.m., general meeting online. To join, send a message to info.bbrsd.sepac@gmail.com. For information, visit www.sepac-berlin-boylston.org 

Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary: trails open Saturdays through Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibit, "The Sanctuary of Nature," by the Rockport Art Association and Museum," is on view through Sept. 11 at the Linden Street Gallery, 690 Linden St. The exhibit showcases the landscapes and seascapes of Cape Ann in every season. A sister exhibition will be on view at the Rockport Art Association and Museum in the Hibbard & Maddocks Galleries, June 4-July 3. For information, call (508) 869-3434 or info@SummerStarWildlife.org.

Memorial Day Plant Sale: hosted by the Boylston Garden Club on the Common, Monday, May 30, 9 a.m.-noon. Inventory will include perennials and annuals. Proceeds go towards beautifying 15 garden sites throughout town. There will also be fundraiser drawing held for a barred owl house. In addition, the Garden Club will be distributing packets of sunflower seeds free to the community (the sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine and has come to be a worldwide symbol of hope for peace.

Spring Bird Walk: on Rauscher Farm, Saturday, May 14, 8-11 a.m., co-sponsored by the New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Join wildlife biologist David Cowell in search of migrating neonatal birds. Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking area beside the barn at Rauscher Farm, 29 Clamshell Road. For information, visit www.rauscherfarm.org or email info@rauscherfarm.org.

Clinton Tribute Road Race: Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.; 5-miler, traditional route. Start and finish at the Clinton Elementary, Church Street. Honorees are Bob Bonci and Bill Marsh. Day-of registration and bib pickup starts at 8:34 a.m.; walkers begin at 9:45 a.m. and runners at 10 a.m. The post-race ceremonies begin after the race, approximately 11:30 a.m., and will run until 1:30 p.m. Bill Marsh is the emcee for the post race. Sterling Street Brewery will have a beer tent set up for the post race. All post-race activities will take place adjacent to the finish line.

Museum of Russian Icons:  In support of Ukraine, the museum reinstalls Lesia Sochor's "Pysanka: Symbol of Renewal," through July 24, featuring three new works in response to the crisis. "Tea is for Tradition" exhibit, through Oct. 2, featuring an array of objects associated with tea drinking and the infusion of tea culture in Russian Art, craft and literature, including samovars, wooden dolls. Slavic Language Exploration Day, Saturday, May 14, noon-3 p.m., free with admission, including music, cartoons and crafts. Folk Concert featuring Grunya Ensemble, Sunday, May 15, 2-3 p.m., free with admission, seating limited to 50, available first-come, first-serve. Piano concert featuring Iconoclasts and Cosmopolitans, Saturday, May 21, concert at 2, reception 3:30 p.m.; $35 after before the day; at the door, $40; in collaboration with Ballets Russes Arts Initiative, it explores the USSR's five decades of music. "Images of Atheism: The Soviet Assault on Religion," through Oct. 2. New hours, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., no reservations needed. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.

Last Day to Register: to vote for Town Meeting and Town Election is Monday, May 16, 8 a..-8 p.m., town clerk's office.

Clinton Night at Polar Park: Wednesday, May 18, to see Worcester Red Sox vs. Scranton Railraiders.  The park is at 100 Madison St., Worcester. Game time, 6:45 p.m. Admission is $20, which includes a $5 donation to the Clinton Public Schools PTA and $2 towards food or merchandise. Clinton participants include WHEAT, veterans, Parks and Recreation and the school system. Purchase tickets at www.fevo.me/clintonnight.

Item Appeal Representatives: will meet with clients the first and third Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., in the basement of St. John's Church. The next sessions are May 18, June 1 and 15. Subject to change due to COVID and volunteer availability. Masks required. Money is not given out at the time; this is to fill out the forms to start the process. Funds are still very limited, but representatives will try their best to help those in need.

Clinton Greenway Trust Programs: "Central Mass Railroad: Past and Present," Thursday, May 19, 6:30 p.m., with Ed Sterling talking about the corridor, completed in small sections. This is at the Holder Memorial. Then on Saturday, May 21, 1 p.m., take a guided walk on the Clinton section of the Mass. Central Rail Trail; see and hear about the plans for the trail. Meet at Rauscher Farm, 29 Clamshell Road. Wear hiking shoes or books as the access is rocky. Both events are part of a Freedoms Way Hidden Treasures event. For information, visit clintongreenway.org or call (978) 365-9377.

Caregiver Expo: hosted by the Clinton Senior Center Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John’s Gym, 149 Chestnut St. This free event provides information and resources to people who care for elderly or disabled family members and friends.

Keely's Ride: to benefit Project New Hope, Saturday, May 21, with chick in from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Turner Hall, 60 Branch St., with the ride starting at 11:30 a.m. (no vehicle left out). Cost is $10 per person, with food only at $5 per plate. For information, visit the 4th Annual PFC Keely Walsh Memorial Ride for Veterans on Facebook, or email wwalsh4665@gmail.com.

Clean Up Clinton Day: Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m.-noon (rain date Sunday, May 22, same time). Sponsored by Clinton Rotary Club and CHS National Honor Society.  Meet at the Union Street side of the police station. Cleanup will concentrate on High Street and the  Memorial Day parade route. Looking any school groups, clubs, or athletic teams to help beautify the town for Memorial Day weekend. To register,  contact Terry Ingano at terryingano@gmail.com.

Launch of Rauscher Farm’s Pollinator Meadow: Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet Professor Robert Gegear, of The Gegear Lab at UMASS Dartmouth, who studies pollinator-plant relationships. Help with Rauscher Farm’s new pollinator meadow in progress. Hear how orchestrated pollination systems increase diversity. Have a plan for a pollinator system in your back yard or community. Meet at 10 a.m. in the parking area beside the barn at Rauscher Farm, 29 Clamshell Road. This event is supported by Freedom’s Way May-long program: Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture and History, see freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures. For information on Rauscher Farm, email info@rauscherfarm.org.

Clinton Senior Center: is open. See Clintonma.gov for details. To register for programs, call Shannon at (978) 733-4747, ext. 303.  Outreach, every day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the center. Line dancing, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. , Parks and Recreation building. Caregivers Connect, third Monday, 9:30 a.m.  Art class, Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Cards, Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Home Cooked Meals, every Wednesday, registration $5 the Monday before lunch. Monthly Birthday Celebrations, first Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. Bereavement Support, last Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., call to reserve a spot. Cake Decorating the fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., $5 advance registration. Yarn It all Knitting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. at the center, call for space. Cribbage, Thursdays, 9 a.m. Wellness Checks, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Bingo, Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., Turner Hall. Coffee Chat, Fridays, 9-11 a.m., in the main dining room of the center. Bandstand Revisited, music with Paul Daley from the '50s-'80s, first Friday a month, 9 a.m. Mahjong, Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m. Senior vans through the Worcester Regional Transit Authority are running on a normal schedule. Fuel Assistance Program for seniors: through New England Farm Worker's Council, based on household income. For information, call (978) 342-4520 or the senior center.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly in person meetings at The Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St., Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting time.  TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weight-loss support group. First meeting is free. For information, contact Ann, (978) 368-1620, or www.tops.org.

Clinton Senior Center Fitness Programs: at the senior center unless noted. See Clintonma.gov for details. To register for programs or Zoom link, call (978) 733-4747. SilverSneakers BOOM Mind Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Zumba on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Parks and Recreation. Chair Yoga, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Wednesdays, 9:45-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Parks and Recreation. Meditation with Jeff Cote, Wednesdays, 2:15 p.m. Strength-Balance, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga, Fridays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Clinton High School Food Pantry: open for students and families needing assistance. There is new clothing, personal care items and food to students in need. There are grab-and-go, easy to prepare meals, toiletries and a small selection of diapers. Students should email their counselors to gain access and they will be able to choose what they need, when they need it. Contact Lauren Pupecki, pupeckil@clinton.k12.ma.us or Marissa Garrity, garritym@clinton.k12.ma.us.

WHEAT updates: Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. WHEAT’s Community Café Free Lunch Program is available for pick-up Monday-Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. All welcome. WHEAT’s Community Café Free Dinner Program is available for pick-up Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. All welcome. WHEAT’s Food Pantry Program is available Monday-Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Looking to volunteer? Check out all the opportunities, www.uwotc.org/wheat. WHEAT’s program information can be found on www.uwotc.org/wheat or on Facebook at @WHEATCC.

Celebrate Mother Nature: Sunday, May 15, 5-7 p.m., on the Green, BBQ  $5  by Friends of Lancaster Seniors; lawn games and earth friendly crafts. Remarks and dedication at 6 p.m. with special guests. Rain date Monday, May 16. Events include a tree planting and lilac grove dedication in honor of Shirley Griffen and Marie Espinola.

Lancaster Recycling Center: will be open Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting. 

Lancaster History Month programs: continues at the Thayer Memorial Library. Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m., featuring an author talk with E. Raymond Tatten, of "Sawyer's Regret," in the Dexter Room. Tatten is a Sterling resident and his book features the story of 16-year-old Elias Sawyer of Lancaster, who is kidnapped on Oct. 15, 1705 by Native American raiders. For information on the May 21 program, contact Assistant Director Rachel Rosengard, rrosengard@landcasterma.net, or (978) 368-8923, ext. 4. On Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m., the Lancaster Historical Society, Freedom's Way and the Nashua River Watershed Association will present "The Nashua River: How It Has Changed Through the Centuries." Attendees will learn about the history of the Nashua from earliest  times when used by indigenous peoples, through the days of harnessing the river for mill power with resulting pollution, to successful clean-up efforts, and, the outlook for the river moving onward in the twenty-first century. A sign denoting the “Meeting of the Waters” (the north and south branches of the Nashua) will be unveiled on the Center Bridge on the nearby road of the same name immediately following. For information on the May 22 program, call (978) 733-6907.

Nashoba Rock N Brewfest: to benefit The Joseph and Leslie Carr Foundation, Saturday, June 25,at the Fairgrounds at Lancaster, 318 Seven Bridge Road (Route 117). Over 30 breweries and other libation vendors, food trucks, yard games and live band to help those in need. VIP ticket holders 2-6 p.m., regular ticket holders, 3-6 p.m. Admission includes access to unlimited 4oz samples from over 20 different liquor and beer vendors, outdoor yard games, food trucks, and live music. VIP tickets, $55, includes a stainless steel beer cup, regular tickets $45. Buy at NashobaBrewfest.com. Sponsorship levels include tickets to the event and can be tax deductible. Email dave@jlcarrfoundation.com for information. This is a 21 and older event. Valid government issued photo ID will be required. No pets allowed.  

Community Center and Senior Center: register at (978) 733-4076 or coaadmin@lancasterma.net for programs. Gentle Hatha Yoga, Mondays, 11 a.m., mats provided, $5 or six for $25. Friends Pancake Breakfast, Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m., specialty pancakes, fruit, french toast, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and tea, $3. Tai Chi, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. in the gym or outdoors, $5 or six for $25. Bingo Tuesdays, 1 p.m., 25 cents for three cards. Mah Jong, Wednesdays, 10 a.m., call (978) 733-4076 for questions. Ballroom Dance, Thursdays, 7 p.m., each month a different style, $13 to drop in.

Community Center and Senior Center: Jam sessions the first and third Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lancaster Community Center; repertoire is songs of Appalachia, with some maritime, British Isles or Celtic, Canadian or southwestern tunes.

Little Free Pantry: accepting boxed cereals, peanut butter, Nutella, snacks (like chips and fish crackers for children), nonperishable foods like pasta and sauce, diapers, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products and toiletries. No books, expired foods, breads or perishable foods like fresh baked cookies and cakes.  The pantry is located at the First Church, 725 Main St., open 24/7 and stocked by the community for the community.

Safety Festival Weekend: at Davis Farmland for all active firefighters, EMTs, police officers, armed service personnel, correctional officers and veterans. They and immediate family will receive free admission Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, when accompanied by the safety officer and their valid service ID. Safety officer must reserve free safety officer admission ticket online and immediate family must reserve Safety Family Member tickets online. Visit DavisFarmland.com for tickets and times. Davis Farmland is open weather and ground conditions permitting. Call, (978) 422-MOOO (6666) before heading out. Adults must be accompanied by at least one child 12 years or younger when visiting the Children’s Discovery Farm.

Library Children's Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Story Walk, featuring "o Bunnies Here!: by Tammi Sauer, will be on display through May, on the lawn next to the library.  Middle School Book Club, Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m., to discuss Gordon Korman's "Ungifted," about what kind of school is best for a troublemaking class clown, or anyone? Participants should read the book and bring it with them; open to readers in grades 5-8. Third and fourth grade book club, Wednesday, May 25, 4:30 p.m., to talk about "No Talking!," by Andrew Clements; registration required.

Library Adult Programs: Sterlinglibrary.org, (978) 422-6409: Registration is required and limited unless specified; call (978) 422-6409, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register. Classics Book Club, Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., to discuss "Fahrenheit 451," by Ray Bradbury, copies available at the library. Parents' Night Out Book Club, Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m., to discuss "Lucky Boy," by Shanthi Sekaran, no registration required.

Senior Center Events: Call (978) 422-3032 for information and any Zoom links. Parkinson's Support, Wednesday, May 25, 3:30 p.m. (Zoom available). Foot clinic, with Andrea, Thursday, May 26, June 9 and 23, by appointment, $45. Caregiver Support, Thursday, May 28, 3-4:30 p.m. Make and take summer décor, Friday, May 13, 1 p.m. Book Club, Wednesday, May 18, 12:30 p.m., to discuss "The Vanishing Half," by Brit Bennett. Growing Places Pop-up Market, Wednesday, May 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meatloaf Comfort Dinner, Thursday, May 19, 5:30 p.m., limited seating, tickets $5. Ruth Bader Ginsberg presentation with Sheryl Faye, Friday, May 20, 7 p.m., free; tickets at the center. Pancake Breakfast, Friday, May 20, 7:30-9 a.m., $4 suggested donation. Congregate lunch daily, 11:30 a.m., reservations required, $3 suggested donation. Tai Chi Mondays, 8:30 a.m., reservations required. Beginner Tai Chi, Mondays, 9:45 a.m. Bingo, Mondays, 1 p.m., $1 a card. Pilates, Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. Line Dancing, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Tech Help, Tuesdays,  by appointment. Game Day, Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. Chair Yoga, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Rummikub, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.  Van shopping trips, Wednesdays, 1 p.m.; reservations required. Wii bowling, Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Pickleball, Wednesdays, outdoors at the West Sterling Courts, 4-7 p.m., $3. Acrylic Painting, Thursdays, 1 p.m., $5 (call ahead to confirm). Veterans Services, Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon. Sterling Strummers Ukelele Group, entry level classes, Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m. (lender ukeleles available); Ukelele Club, Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.; Open Strumming, Mondays, 3-4 p.m. Knit and Crochet, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Going Steady, Fridays, 10 a.m. Most events require reservations.

Sterling Street Market: returns to Sterling center on May 14. The market will be set up Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Most weeks, the market will be set up on the common but, May 14, the market will be in the parking lot of the Butterick Building. There is no fee for vendors; you need to provide your own table, chair and tent, if you want one, with weights on each of the legs. Register to be a vendor at artonpark@aol.com.

Blood Drive: Sterling resident Reilly Laitala, with fellow Monty Tech senior Sophia Howard, are hosting a blood drive for their National Home Society service project, Saturday, May 14 at the school; appointments can be scheduled online at http://bit.ly/MGHMonty. Bring a photo ID. Donors under 17 need parental consent.

Ham Supper: Saturday, May 21, 5:30 p.m., hosted by the Hiram O. Taylor Post 189 at the Eight Point Sportsman Club, 147 Beaman Road. Dinner includes baked potato, coleslaw, dessert and drinks. Take out available; $12 cost. For tickets, contact Bob Temple, (978) 294-4985 or Jerry, (978) 870-3005, or Joe, (978) 870-0575.

Summer Art and Creativity for Kids: run by Sterling Recreation, registration open for Sterling residents; June 1 for non residents: Center Stage Sterling, for those entering grades 5-9, Monday-Thursday, July 11-21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Chocksett Middle School Theater, $250. Cake Wars for those entering grades 5-12, Monday-Thursday, July 25-28, 9 a.m.-noon, Chocksett Cafeteria, $175. Crafty Kids, for those entering grades 1-4, Monday-Thursday, Aug. 14-18, 12:30-3 p.m., 1835 Old Town Hall, $150. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Sterling EMS Scholarships: available for Sterling residents who are training in medically-related training programs. In 2022 the organization voted to increase the amounts of the scholarships to $1,000 for the standard scholarships, $2,500 for the memorial scholarships. Recipients of the standard scholarship are Sterling residents enrolled in a medically-related training program. Recipients of the memorial scholarship are residents who are recent graduates entering an undergraduate, post-secondary educational program in a medically-related field.  Applicants must be graduates (or soon to be graduates) of an accredited high school, possess a GED or have taken the state test of competency for home schooled/alternatively schooled individuals. Applications and the related process will be conducted online. Interested students can download or request an application form on the Sterling EMS Facebook page or email sterling_ems@yahoo.com. Deadline is May 30.

First Saturday Community Lunch: at First Church Sterling lunch June 4, serving salad, baked ham, potatoes, veggies  and strawberry shortcake for  dessert.  Vegetarian is available upon request.

Summer Active for Adults and Teens: run by Sterling Recreation, registration open for Sterling residents; June 1 for non resident.: Adult Tennis Clinic for ages 18 and older, Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 2-28 or July 5-28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., West Sterling Tennis Courts, $160 a session. Morning Yoga on the Beach, Wednesdays, June 29-Aug. 3, 7-8 a.m., Sholan Park, $65, drop in $13. Total Body Workout Plus, Mondays, July 18-Aug. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m., or Fridays, July 22-Aug. 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m.,1835 Old Town Hall, $90 for six weeks. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Pollinator Walk: free to the public, easy walk. Saturday, June 11, 9-10 a.m.; meet at North Dike, Gate 36, Route 110, for a two-mile hike. Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. For information, call (774) 261-1809, or email Katheryn.Parent@mass.gov.

Sterling Recreation: summer program registration open for Sterling residents; June 1 for non residents. Music Together Summer Sampler for infants-age 5, Mondays, July 11-Aug. 8, 9:30-10:15 a.m.; 1835 Town Hall, fee $82, sibling $62. Other activities Monday through Thursday  including Sterling Sports Adventure for grades 1-8, June 27-30, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Houghton and Chocksett, $170; Mass Force Beach Volleyball for ages 10-18, June 27-30, 1-4 p.m., Shalon Park, $100; Mas Force Indoor Volleyball Clinic, ages 10-18, June 11-14, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Chocksett School, $200; New Heights Skills Clinic, entering grades 2-9, July 18-21, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chocksett School, $170; Togo Palazzi Basketball Clinic, ages 8-16, July 25-28, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chocksett School, $165. Sterling Recreation Tennis Clinic, ages 8-16, sessions July 18-21, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-11, 9-11 a.m., West Sterling Tennis Courts, $90 a session. Summer STEM, for those entering grades 1-5, July 5-8, 9 a.m.-noon, 1835 Old Town Hall, $300. LEGO Bricq Motion, for those entering grades 1-5, Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon, 1835 Old Town Hal, $300. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

Summer Lake for Children: run by Sterling Recreation, registration open for Sterling residents; June 1 for non residents: Super Safari Adventure, grades 3-8, June 27-July 1, sign up by June 13, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sholan Park and field trips, $330 for five days, $85 a day; Half Day Summer Lake Program for children entering grades 1-8, July 5-15, $140, July 18-29, $150, July 31-Aug. 12, $150, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sholan Park; one week option, $80 a week; Full Day Summer Lake Program for children entering grades 1-6, July 5-15, July 18-29, July 31-Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $525, Sholan Park and field trips; one week option, $263 a week; Pollywog Program for children entering kindergarten, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug. 8-12, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Sholan Park, $80; Counselor in Training Program for those entering grade 9 and older, July 5-July 15, July 18-29, July 31-Aug. 12, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Sholan Park, $40. For registration, visit www.sterling-ma.gov/recreation-department or call (978) 422-3041.

DCR Watershed programs: Birding for Beginners, Saturday, May 14, 730-9 a.m., River Road, West Boylston; all ages and levels of expertise welcome. Learn to Fish, Sunday, June 5, 1-3 p.m., Old Stone Church; bring your rod and reel or borrow one. For information, email Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or call (774) 261-1809 or (978) 365-3800.

Beaman Library Programs: email beaman@cwmars.org at least 24 hours prior to register for programs unless otherwise noted. Get Caught Reading throughout May with a photo-op on the main floor. Meditation with Andy, Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 p.m., with Andrew Linscott, suitable for school-aged children, teens and adults. Email ssmith@cwmars with "Andy" in the subject line if you would like to attend. The library is accepting prize donations for the Summer Reading Program. Italian Conversation Circle, in person, Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.; space limited, registration needed. Mindful Meditation with Carol McGuiggan, Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m., bring a yoga mat or sitting cushion; registration needed. Book Discussion Group, Thursday, May 19, 12:30 p.m., to discuss "That Churchill Woman, by Stephanie Barron. Nonfiction Book Discussion Group, Friday, May 20, 1 p.m., to discuss "Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee," by Casey Cep; registration required. Book Launch and Beaman Library Fundraiser Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m., with West Boylston resident and writer Loree Griffin Burns launching her newest book for children, "Honeybee Rescue: A Backyard Drama," the story of beekeeper John Connery and the colony of honeybees that moved out of his backyard hive box and into his garage; book filled with photos by local, Ellen Harasimowicz; they will be available to sell and sign books after the event with proceeds benefitting the library.

Beaman Library Teen Programs: Email jwright@cwmars.org to register for all teen programs and receive link if needed. Stop by the Teen Space and check out the giant Boggle board; each teen participant will be entered in a monthly raffle for a $10 gift card (one entry per month). Bath Bombs, Wednesday, May 18, 4:30 p.m., to make a fizzy bath bomb; all materials will be provided. Books and Banter virtual, Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., to talk about your current read; registration needed. Book Sculpture, Tuesday, May 31, 6 p.m.; transform an old, worn book into a decoration; books available for us, but you can bring your own book to use.

West Boylston Senior Center: For information, costs and to register for a class/activity, call the Center at (508) 835-6916.  CBD and Medical Cannabis presentation, Tuesday, May 17, 1:30 p.m., with Peter DeCaro, CEO of Resinate Inc. and a cancer survivor, and Kathleen McKinnon of Alternative Wellness Centers; call to register. Movie matinee, "Hello My Name is Doris," Wednesday, May 18, 1:30 p.m., starring Sally Field; no latecomers allowed. Municipal Light Plant lunch and presentation Wednesday, May 25, noon, with a presentation covering the plant's energy supply, customer energy efficiency incentives, etc.; West Boylston residents only, limited seating, reservations needed.

Spotlight Tour of the French Riviera: information meeting is Tuesday, May 17, 6-7 p.m., at The Manor Banquet Facility, 42 West Boylston St. The tour, hosted by the Wachusett Area Chamber in conjunction with Collette, runs from April 22 to April 30, 2023.  The trip is open to all area residents. Highlights include Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Saint-Honorat Island and Lerins Abbey, Grasse, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Nice Flower Market and St. Paul de Vence. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. For information, contact Jen Stanovich at the Chamber, (508) 829-9220 or email info@wachusettareachamber.org. For the full trip itinerary visit the Chamber’s website, www.wachusettareachamber.org.

Beaman Library Children's Programs: Email ssmith@cwmars.org to register and for any virtual links, unless notified otherwise. World Bee Day family program, Friday, May 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m., learn about bees with Don Varney, a beekeeper in West Boylston; go home with seeds to plant to attract bees, and a bee craft; sign up by May 13 by sending an email with "Bees" in the subject line. Books and Buddies the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom, for children beginning to read chapter books. Books and Buddies, Older Reader Edition, first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom for children reading more difficult chapter books. Pokemon Club, the first Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.in the library, to swap, trade, play and talk about Pokemon. Story Time every Wednesday, 4 p.m., on the Beaman Library Children's Room Facebook page. Friday First Chapters, every Friday at 4 p.m., listen to the first chapters of four library books on the Facebook page.

Plastic Bag Recycling Program: sponsored by Wachusett Area Rotary Club, the third Saturday of the month. Bring your recyclable plastic bags to the Draught House, 44 West Boylston St., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The goals is to collect 500 pounds of bags within six months with Trex Recycling Programs. All plastic from grocery bags, dry cleaning, newspaper sleeves, product wrap, stretch films, etc., must be clean, dry and free of food residue. Volunteers needed to help. For information, visit www.wachusettarearotaryclub.org. The group has breakfast meetings every Friday, 7:30 a.m., at The Manor.

Weekly activities at West Boylston Senior Center: For information, costs and to register for a class/activity, call the Center at (508) 835-6916. Quilting Workshop with Linda, Mondays, 10 a.m.. Tai Chi with Sifu Gary, Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Banquet of Fitness, with Marty, Monday, 1 p.m. and Thursday, 1 p.m.  Writer's group, first and third Monday, 1:30 p.m., no charge. Low-impact exercise with Grace, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Hatha Yoga with Divya, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., bring your own mat or use a chair. Zumba Gold, with Rita, Tuesday, 11 -11:45 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Carol, Tuesday, noon and 1:15 p.m. (except first Tuesday of the month), dress comfortably and bring a mat. Pool Lessons with Joe, Tuesday, 1 p.m. Country Line Dancing with Linda, Wednesdays: 9:30 a.m., beginners; 10:30 a.m., beyond beginners. Cell Phone/Tablet help with Michele and Tim, one-on-one, Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., call the center to schedule individual appointments for Android or iPhone. Wii Bowling with Arlette, anyone can do it, even in a chair and some fun promised, Friday, 10 a.m.  Mahjong with Judy, Fridays, noon. Pitch with Toni and Dave, Friday, 1 p.m. Ask an Attorney, second Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Nicholas Daviau, call (508) 835-6916 for an appointment. SHINE Counseling, third Tuesday of the month for a one-on-one appointment, 9 a.m.-noon, call (508) 835-6916. Wellness Clinic/Ask the Nurse, last Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., drop ins welcome.

Regional Recycling Center: 131 Raymond Huntington Highway, West Boylston, is open to residents of Boylston, Sterling and West Boylston. Visit wachusettearthday.org for the latest updates on both hours and announcements. Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.; Thursdays, 4-6 p.m.; and the first and third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m.-noon. Masks are still required inside the ReUse building, but not in the outside areas. Accepting only two boxes per vehicle due to limited volunteers and storage capacity. Face masks are required on the site or in the building. Have your ID ready. The recycle center welcomes home goods, reusable furniture, crafts, sporting goods, fabric, bicycles, school supplies and appliances for swap or to be passed on to families in need. Fees are collected for some items. New volunteers welcome. Check the website, www.wachusettearthday.org, for other fees, hours and virus requirements. The Wachusett Watershed Regional Recycling Center will be closed if the actual or perceived (wind chill or real feel) temperature is predicted to be below 10 degrees Fahrenheit during the open hours. The center will be closed for snow if a significant snow event is ongoing into the open hours, or if the total snowfall is greater than four inches within the 12 hours previous to the center being open to the public. Visit wachusettearthday.org, Facebook and the phone message at (978) 464-2854 for the most up-to-date notifications, schedule changes and weather announcements.