Livvy and Chuck Tarleton of Sunset View Farm will be part of the program on Thursday.

The Biggest Little Farm discusses agricultural life

The Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., will kick off its DOC & TALK, documentary film and discussion series, with a screening of The Biggest Little Farm on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:00 pm. A discussion of farm life and land conservation with special guests Livvy and Chuck Tarleton of Sunset View Farm in Winchendon will follow the film.

The documentary follows a couple through their successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. Over the years, the desolate land they purchased is transformed into a thriving farm.

Film critic Sandie Angulo Chen says, "This powerful, deeply personal documentary is both a memoir and an exploration of the Chesters' quest to make their dream of living on a fully sustainable farm come true."

Call the library at 978-297-0300 for more information.

A Tick Talk this Wednesday at Beals

On Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 pm, the Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., will be hosting a “Tick Talk” presented by Dr. Paul Killinger from the UMass Amherst Laboratory of Medical Zoology.

The public is too often paralyzed by fear of ticks, so a major goal of the talk will be to provide practical information on tick biology, and discuss what each person can do to prevent exposure and infection. The presentation will also cover the latest research on the different stages of tick development, their prevalence in the environment, and the distribution and spread of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and get the facts about one of the most prevalent infective agents in our midst.

Call the library at 978-297-0300 for more information.

Lucky Reader

Congratulations to Ava Malcolm for winning the Beals Memorial Library Summer Reading Program Raffle! Ava attended 6+ Summer Reading Club Programs this summer!

The Lego Lady is coming to Beals

On Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10:00 am to noon, the Beals Memorial Library will host a LEGO building mega event facilitated by the “Library LEGO Lady”, also known as Jean Daley. The program offers kids of all ages an opportunity to imagine, build and create in a hands-on, fun-filled STEM experience.

Daley will be bringing hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks and over five-hundred mini-figs (little people), plus loads of wheels, castle parts, windows, horses, and other fun elements. Many of the LEGOs are sorted by color or purpose to make building easier. She also provides a huge pile of mixed blocks.

The event is free and open to the public.The Beals Library is located at 50 Pleasant St. For more information, call 978-297-0300. The event is funded in part by a grant from the Winchendon Cultural Council.

Movie night to feature The Public

On Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 pm, the Beals Memorial Library will kick off its fall movie schedule with a screening of the film The Public. The event is free and open to the public.

The film centers around an act of civil disobedience that turns into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

Movie critic Jeffery M. Anderson says, “Writer/director/star Emilio Estevez achieves a career high with this empathetic look at homelessness, concentrating on a rousing, inspiring story, rich characters, and a fluid, detailed visual style.”

The film is rated PG-13.

Other movie screenings for the month of September:

Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 pm, the documentary film The Biggest Little Farm;
Wednesday, September 25 at 1:30 pm, a Classic Movie Matinee showing of The Grapes of Wrath;
Thursday September 26 at 6:00 pm, the film Dark Phoenix for teens;
Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 am, the family film Detective Pikachu.

The Beals Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information, call 978-297-0300.

Clyde’s Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14

Car and Motorcycle Show honoring our veterans, hosted by American Legion Post 193. Benefits go to "Wreaths Across America." 11:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. Opening ceremony with firing squad, music by Rick & Brenda, 50/50 raffle, food to purchase. Rte. 12, 295 School Street, Winchendon.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15

Winchendon Scouting Expo Clark Memorial YMCA, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Open to boys and girls grades K-12. Something for everyone! Email cmpack193@gmail.com for more information. 155 Central Street, Winchendon.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Raising Awareness With Cake Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust and Sunset View Farm invite the public to enjoy great local food baked with love at a benefit sale to help protect the well-known Winchendon farm. The sale will be held at the farm, at 156 Gardner Road from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

GALA's Autumn En PLein Air & Luncheon 10:00am at Mel Haughton's Farmstead in Phillipston, MA. For information visit GALA's website or email Colleen Richard, colleenrichard79@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28

United Parish Fall Festival from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Yard sale, mums and baked goods are for sale. Lunch can be purchased as well hotdogs & hamburgers for sale! 31 Front Street, Winchendon.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29

Murdock High School Alumni Homecoming Bash at the Snowbound Club, Winchendon. 12:00pm to 5:00pm, tickets $10 per person, $20 per family. All proceeds benefit Murdock Alumni Scholarship Fund.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4

Benefit Event for Seth of the Rivers Edge. DJ, food, 50/50 raffle, $10 per person. Call or text Melanie for tickets, 978-895-1710. Gardner Elks, 31 Park Street, Gardner.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

Winchendon Fall Festival on Central Street, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Vendors, community organizations, kids' activities, food, music. If you'd like to volunteer, call Nicole Roberts at 978-297-3537 or email nroberts@townofwinchendon.com--you're needed!

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

American Legion 100th Anniversary Ball. Public welcome, tickets $30 per person, available from any Legion family member. 6:00pm, cocktails, 6:45pm sit-down sinner, 8:00pm dancing.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10

A walk through time with The American Legion. 1:00pm to 4:00pm, American Legion Post 193, 295 School Street, Winchendon. Come celebrate 100 years of Winchendon residents who served our country.

CATURDAY NOVEMBER 16

Ahimsa Haven Benefit Gala Raise your paws for a great cause! 5:00pm on, Westminster Country Club, 51 Ellis Road, Westminster. Silent auction, buffet dinner, live auction. Tickets $30 per person from ahimsahaven.org.

ONGOING

MONDAYS

Beals Memorial Library hosts a Lego Club for kids aged six-12, 3:30pm to 4:30pm every Monday afternoon the library is open. Show off your creative side. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

Old Murdock Senior Center Chair Exercise at Old Murdock- Exercise to your skill level.

TUESDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. at Old Murdock: Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs.

Beals Memorial Library On Tuesday nights at 6:30pm join an adult crafts hour providing a place to meet and do crafts. People bring in things they are working on, and can get help on knitting, crocheting, quilting and discuss different ideas. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

Beals Memorial Library TINY TOTS PLAYGROUP: 10:00-11:00 a.m. for toddlers aged 0-4. Songs, rhymes and sharing. For more information about this and other programs by call 978-297-0300 or visit www.bealslibrary.org. 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

WEDNESDAYS

Scouts BSA Troop 6 for Girls sponsored by Gardner American Legion Post 129 meets every Wednesday in the lower hall on Elm Street from 7-8:30. The Troop offers monthly camp outs, hikes, paddling, peddling, and rock climbing depending on the interests of the youth. Troop 6 for Girls provides rank advancement opportunities, including Eagle Scout, in conjunction with resources from Scouts BSA Troop 6 for Boys, Heart of New England Council, and all National BSA programs. For further information email Troop6.Girls@gmail.com, or stop by a meeting.

Trivia Night at Zoe's every Wednesday night beginning at 8 p.m. Ryan Murphy hosts Trivia Night at Zoe's Restaurant, Spring Street. No entry fee, gather your friends and create a team or come anyway and we'll match you up (some people challenge us all by themselves!).

Old Murdock Senior Center ZUMBA with Alisha, Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Join Alisha on Wednesday mornings and Zumba! Participate at your comfort level.

Old Murdock Senior Center YOGA with Susan, Wednesdays 10:30. Susan leads this gentle stretching on Wednesday mornings at 10:30. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be gently stretching in no time. Please bring your own mat. Open to everyone aged 50 and up.

Old Murdock Senior Center Chair Exercise at Old Murdock- Exercise to your skill level.

BINGO! Hyde Park residents hold bingo in the community hall every Wednesday night beginning at 6 p.m. It's inexpensive, just two cards for 5¢, and the community is invited! Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join in. We'd love to have more players.

Old Murdock Senior Center EVEN MORE BINGO! Old Murdock Senior Center hosts Bingo on Wednesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m.

Dinner With The Kiwanis The Kiwanis of Winchendon meet the second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Restaurant. Come be part of the service club that concentrates on helping local children with the Backpack Program at the public elementary schools, Breakfast with Santa and yes, the Family Fun Day with the Massachusetts state level chili cook off every summer. We need your help. Stop in any Wednesday, we’d love to meet you!

THURSDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:30 a.m. at Old Murdock: Wii bowling, Pool/Card Games/Shuffleboard. Come join us for Wii bowling, or play a game of pool or shuffleboard upstairs.

Toy Town Market The Toy Town Outdoor Market will be open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning May 18th. The Market will be on the front lawn of the UU Church, 126 Central St., Winchendon. New vendors welcome! Applications available at the market or request one at winchendon.agcom@gmail.com.

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Community Dinner, 5:30pm. First and third Thursdays of the month at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Second and fourth Thursdays of the month at UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street, Winchendon. Suggested donation, $2 per person, $5 per family. No one turned away.

SATURDAYS

Toy Town Market The Toy Town Outdoor Market will be open Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning May 18th. The Market will be on the front lawn of the UU Church, 126 Central St., Winchendon. New vendors welcome! Applications available at the market or request one at winchendon.agcom@gmail.com.

Beals Memorial Library is now open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.