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Tower Hill Happenings: Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive. For information, visit towerhillbg.org or call (508) 869-6111. Orchid Show, through March 31; flowers integrated with graffiti art by Worcester artist Croc; visitors can tag special graffiti walls, create their own word art and use an orchid finder tool. Outside, visitors can take winter hikes through the gardens and surrounding woodland trails. The Street Art Festival on Feb. 8 and 9 will offer street art demonstrations, vendors, face painting and more. Camellia Show, Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Off the Wall February Vacation Week, Monday to Sunday, 17-23, featuring nature-inspired street art and drop-in crafts, nature walks and family workshops.

Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Activities: Programs free to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. Dogs and domestic animals prohibited on watershed lands; service dogs welcome. for information or to check status, email Kathryn.Parent@Mass.gov or call (774) 261-1809. February Hiking Series, each Saturday in February, 10 -11:30 a.m., meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 8, intersection of Cross Street and Route 70. Each week is a different, moderate hike, approximately two miles. Watershed Ranger Program: Cabin Fever Snowshoe Hike, Saturday, Feb. 22, 10-11:30 a.m.; if there is little to no snow, it will be a foot hike, so wear sturdy books.

Guardians Youth Lacrosse: registration is open. This Boylston-based travel team is open to residentsof Berlin, Boylston, Clinton and West Boylston. No experience is necessary. Teams are available for boys and girls in grades pre-K through 8. Free equipment is available for Fiddlestix (pre-K and kindergarten) and girls teams. Visit http://www.guardiansyouthlax.com to register.

Council on Aging Exercise Programs: Boylston Town House, 599 Main St. For information, call (508) 869-6022. Super Seniors with Lena Scaplen, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Become a super senior with a full body workout. All levels. Tai Chi with Kristin Higgins, 10:30 a.m. Mondays. No experience necessary. Flex and Tone with Rebecca Reber, 12:30 p.m. Mondays. This class will use yoga blocks and straps along with a variety of stretching methods to improve flexibility, range of motion, promote circulation and improve strength. Zumba Gold with Rita Vazquez-Torres, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. This low-impact dance fitness program focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Yoga with Kristin Higgins, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. This slower-moving yoga class is for seniors and can be done both standing and seated. Walking Club, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Call or email the COA for meeting locations.

Hope Lives Here: loss support group, organized by Boylston teacher Patty Inwood, meets at Hope Lives Here Headquarters, 1085 Main St., Holden, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Patty Inwood at hope@hopeliveshere.com or (774) 345-9080.

Special Education Services Child Find: is an effort to identify and provide services to Berlin and Boylston children with special education needs. Direct written inquires to Karen Molnar, director of Pupil Personnel Services, Berlin-Boylston Public Schools, 215 Main St., Boylston, MA 01505, or call (508) 869-2837, ext. 1106. The Berlin-Boylston Public School System invites parents of public and private school-age children, ages 3-21, to contact the special education office for information regarding the special education screening referral process, eligibility criteria for special education and special education services.

Volunteers Wanted: Boylston Historical Museum, 7 Central St. Call Kim Foster at (508) 869-3125. The historical museum needs help setting up displays. Help and see interesting items from the vault.

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Senior Center Programs: 120 Prescott St. For information or to register, call (508) 835-6916. Blood pressure clinic, first Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No appointment necessary; sign in when you arrive. AARP tax aide, Friday, Feb. 7 through early April; call for an appointment. Ask an attorney, second Tuesday of the month, next one is Feb. 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Nicholas Daviau. Movie Matinee, "Moonstruck," Friday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m. Chair volleyball with Marty, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m.; $3 per class. Caregivers Support Group, third Wednesday of the month, next one is Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free breakfast, Friday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m., sponsored by Walmart Foundation for area seniors. Menu: muffins, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee; call to sign up. Valentine's pizza party and concert, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m. (lunch) and 1:30 p.m. (concert featuring the Retired Men's Club of Greendale). Call to sign up for one or both. Podiatry clinic, third Thursday, 8-11 a.m. (third Thursday), call to reserve a time.

Beaman Library Adult Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit http://www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Monthly green living group, Friday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m. Group will discuss a variety of topics; suggestions welcome. Italian Conversation Circle, second and fourth Saturday of the month (next one is Feb. 8), 10 a.m.-noon; join other Italian speakers and some Holy Cross students. Mystery Book Group, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m.; discuss "Dying in the Wool," by Frances Brody. February is Love Your Library Month: Stop by the library and write a valentine, letting the staff know how you use the library; your notes will be shared with Sen. Harriette Chandler and Rep. James O'Day. West Boylston Roomm tour with Spencer and Steve, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.; 15-minute tour of the local history room. Mindfulness Meditation with Carol McGuiggan, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.; bring your yoga mat or sitting cushion or meditation zafu. Book Discussion Group will discuss "Strays: The True Story of a Lost Cat, and Homeless Man and Their Journey Across America," by Britt Collins, Thursday, Feb. 20, 12:30 p.m. Copies available at the library. Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens presents "Indoor Seed Starting," on Thursday, March 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; everything you need to know from growing mediums, light/moisture and hardening process.

Beaman Library Children's Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit http://www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Positive Parenting Series, Fridays, Feb. 7 and March 6, 10-11 a.m., with free childcare, run by the West Boylston Coordinated Family and Community Engagement. For information, contact Lisa Thompson, westboylstoncfce@gmail.com. Valentine Story Time and Craft, Thursday, Feb. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Date Night for Adults and Play Night for their Kids, Friday, Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m.; Drop off your children and go out for Valentine's Day. The library will provide the children with snacks and activities; children must be able to stay the entire three hours. This program is for children ages 4 and older (potty trained). There is a $10 fee per family to defray the cost of a future Staycation program. School Vacation Week: Candy Bar Bingo, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2-3 p.m.; admission is a pair of children's pajamas for the drive. Drop-in Story Times, Feb. 18, 19, 20 and 21, 11 a.m. Family Art Night, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Annual Beaman Bake Off, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2-3 p.m.; check out a cookbook and make a sweet treat for judging to win a Darby's gift card. Staycation, "Don't BUG me," Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Saturday; theme is bugs and there will be games, crafts and snacks for children in kindergarten through grade 6 with a parent or caregiver. PJ drive will run through March 15, in participation with Cradles to Crayons; drop off new pajamas for a child in need.

Happy Travelers 2019 Trips: Saturday, Feb. 15, Museum Day in Boston (MFA and Isabella Gardner). Cost is $99, which includes a $10 lunch voucher. Saturday, March 14, Boston Flower Show with lunch at Maggiano's and a stop at Boston Market. Cost is $109. Sunday, April 26,"Matilda the Musical" at the Stoneham Theater, with lunch at the Chateau Restaurant in Burlington. Cost is $133 per person. May 14-17, Ottawa Tulip Festival, including Canadian War Museum and Ottawa River Cruise. Cost s $739 per person, $889 for a single, $699 per person for three in the room. Sept. 20-30, Canyonlands, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Moab, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Zion and back to Las Vegas. Call for prices and details. For information, call Gladys Merrow at (508) 835-4312 or (508) 612-5312, or email glady2@verizon.net. Fliers available at the West Boylston Senior Center.

Kindergarten Registration: for children 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, will be held at the West Boylston Public Schools-Central Office, 125 Crescent St., from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., through Feb. 21. No appointment is necessary. A birth certificate, proof of residency and a copy of immunization records are required. The 2020-2021 kindergarten registration packet is online at http://www.wbschools.com

Democratic Caucus: Thursday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m.; West Boylston Senior Center, 120 Prescott St. Registered Democrats will elect delegates and alternates to the May 30 Mass. Democratic State Convention, Tsongas Center in Lowell. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 16 by Feb. 15 can participate and run as a delegate or alternate. West Boylston can elect three delegates and three alternates. To get involved in the Democratic Town Committee, contact Christopher Rucho at (508) 835-4141.

Bereavement Support Group: six-week session begins Monday, March 2, 12:30 p.m.; Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hall, 111 Worcester St. For information or to register (required prior to the start of the sessions), call Renate Isbell (508) 835-3286.

Beaman Library Teen Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit http://www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Dungeons and Dragons, 2-4:30 p.m. first and third Saturday of the month. Sign up at the library. Experienced or new players. Grades 6 to 12. Sign up by the day prior to the afternoon.

West Boylston Child Find: The schools wish to identify all West Boylston children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21 years, who may be in need of special education services, and who have not graduated from high school. Additionally, the school district wishes to identify any children who may be currently homeless and therefore have certain educational rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Anyone who can identify a child with a disability or a child without a permanent home who is not receiving educational services should have the parents or any interested person contact the West Boylston Special Education Department at (508) 835-3391.

Wachusett Watershed Recycle Center Information: 131 Raymond Huntington Highway. Hours: 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 8-11 a.m. every first and third Saturday through February. Accepting all reuse, bulk, recycle and electronics (some with fee). The center welcomes bicycles, seashells, evergreen cones, small smooth stones, yarn, home goods, reusable furniture, crafts, sporting goods and appliances for swap or to be passed on to families in need. There is a fee for disposal of furniture, hazardous materials and appliances. Check http://www.wachusettearthday.org or town websites for updates.

Pre-School Screening: The West Boylston Public Schools will conduct a pre-school screening for all children who will be ages 2 to 4 years old on April 28, 2020, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. to see if special education services are needed. This screening is done on an ongoing scheduled basis. Parents who are interested in having their child screened may contact Sherri Traina at (508) 835-3391.

Ongoing Children's Library Programs: 8 Newton St. For information or to register, visit http://www.beamanlibrary.org, or call (508) 835-3711. Drop-in Story Time, Saturdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose, Tuesdays, 10:15-11 a.m. Stay 'n Play, Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Sensational Story Time, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Books 'n Blankies, Thursdays, 9:15-10 a.m. and 10:15-11 a.m. A senior version is Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.-noon.

Senior Center Ongoing Activities: West Boylston Senior Center, 120 Prescott St. For information, call (508) 835-6916. Fluid Motion with Gypsy, 10 a.m., Mondays; use an inflatable beach ball, $5 per class. Quilting Club with Linda, Mondays, 10 a.m.; call for information. Chair Yoga with Marty, 12:45-1:30 p.m. Mondays; free, sponsored by Oriol Healthcare. Cribbage/Mexican Train dominos/cards, 1 p.m. Mondays. Free, and space for other days as well. Writers Group, 2 p.m., first and third Mondays (new day and time), open to anyone interested in writing. Low-impact Exercise, with Grace, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Free. Zumba Gold with Rita, 11:15 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Cost is $3 per person, per class. Gentle Yoga with Carol, noon Tuesdays, resumes in February; not offered the first Tuesday of month. Pool lessons with Joe, 1 p.m. Tuesdays; free. Tai Chi with Sifu Gary, 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays; cost is $3 per class. Country Line Dancing with Linda, Wednesdays; 10 a.m., beginners; 11 a.m. intermediate. Cost is $3 per person. Pilates with Jennifer, 11:15 a.m. Thursdays. Cost is $5 per class. Mindfulness Meditation with Carol, noon Thursdays, not offered the first Thursday of month, resumes in February. Free. Bingo, 1 p.m. Thursdays. Wii Bowling, 10 a.m. Fridays. Free. Pitch with Toni, 1 p.m., Fridays. Mahjong with experienced teacher, Friday, 1 p.m.

West Boylston Child Find: the schools wish to identify all West Boylston children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21, who may be in need of special education services and who have not graduated from high school. Additionally, the school district wishes to identify any children who may be currently homeless and therefore have certain educational rights under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Anyone who can identify a child with a disability or a child without a permanent home who is not receiving educational services, should have the parents or any interested person contact the West Boylston Special Education Department at (508) 835-3391.

Sew What: 5:15-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St. "The Sew What" group is making simple quilts and burp cloths for infants in the neonatal units of area hospitals, as well as breast pillows, port pillows and large fleece blankets for cancer centers, as well as donations to local nursing homes. If interested, call Sue Smith at (508) 835-3711, ext. 229. To donate clean fabric or batting for this project, call the library at (508) 835-3711 to arrange pickup, or bring them in directly. To help if you cannot make the scheduled time, arrangements can be made to provide materials and patterns.

Caregiver's Support Group: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month; First Congregational Church, 26 Central St. For information, call (508) 835-6916 and ask for Lisa. Caregiver stress is highly prevalent. Most caregivers experience it, and usually feel lost when it happens. One of the most common features is feeling alone, with no one to speak with, no place to find answers. Peer run with occasional guest speakers and opportunities for support and service information.

Personal and Confidential Prayer: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays (bimonthly); The Healing Room Ministry at Freedom Worship Center, 141 West Boylston St. For dates, visit http://www.freedomworshipcenter.us or call (508) 832-3322. The Healing Room provides personal and confidential prayer for emotional, physical and spiritual healing.

Volunteers Needed: at the Wachusett Regional Recycle Center. The center has opportunities for volunteering Monday through Saturday, at all levels of physical activity. If you share a passion for reuse, recycling and reducing the waste stream, and can spare several hours a month or even every week, visit wachusettearthday.org or call (508) 464-2854. Leave a message with your name and a phone number.

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