FITCHBURG — The Laurelwood Garden Club will hold its first meeting for the 2024-2025 season at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, l85 Elm St. Judith Taylor, owner of Seeds2Plate, will give a presentation on the “Adventures in Propagation” focusing on houseplants – however outdoor plants will be covered. The discussion […]
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Community Calendar
Friday, September 6 Preschool STEAM Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Randall Library, 19 Crescent St., Stow. 978-897-8572. Tot Time – Bang-a-rang Yoga: 10:30 a.m.; Ayer Library, 26 East Main St. Stories, songs, games, and movement. 978-772-8250. Baby Boogie: 11 a.m.; Bolton Public Library, 738 Main St. Stories, songs, and engaging props; ages 0-2. boltonpubliclibrary.org. Llama Lounge: 11:30 […]
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