Join the team from Hazel & Company Real Estate Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at the Harvard General Store to learn about the company's re-brand and the current real estate market. Hear from the company's broker/owners and also from industry experts including mortgage brokers, accountants, and real estate attorneys. Flatbread pizza and beverages will be served, followed by a wine tasting. 

Harvard's 6th Grade Girl Scout Troop will host a babysitting night Saturday, March 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church. The cost is $20 for the first child, $10 for the second, and $5 for any additional siblings ($35 max). Children ages 3-10 are welcome and must be potty-trained. The troop has planned a fun evening of movie and crafts. Pizza and snacks will be served. RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/EENuMRmvkH6W3laj1

On Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) the Ayer-Shirley Regional High School (ASRHS) Friends of Football will host an evening of comedy at the War Memorial Building, 8 Church Street in Shirley. The event will feature three of Boston's top comedians, raffle prizes, a silent auction with sports memorabilia items, and a cash bar.  Tickets are $20 per person. All proceeds will benefit the ASRHS football program, which partners with the Bromfield School athletic program. For tickets or more information call 774-279-1533 or email dave.dentino@gmail.com.

Maestro Bruce Hangen and the Orchestra of Indian Hill will perform Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Saturday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Littleton High School, 56 King Street in Littleton. The evening will also feature a "sonorous, ethereal, atmospheric, and compelling work" by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, with solo clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, a two-time Grammy winner. Hangen will host a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. and a post-concert Q&A. Purchase tickets online at www.indianhillmusic.org.

The Garden Club of Harvard will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 25, at St. Theresa's Church. Guest speaker will be Jamie Colen, the garden director of coastal New Hampshire’s Fuller Gardens, an early 20th-century estate garden noted especially for its spectacular rose garden, featuring 2,000 rosebushes. Colen will help separate fact from myth about roses and what they need to thrive in our gardens. Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting and the program. New members are always welcome.

On Wednesday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at Hildreth House, actor and music manager Bruce Hambro will present a musical program devoted to the life and career of the late Dean Martin.

The Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm Street in Fitchburg, will celebrate inspiring Italian cinema Thursday, March 28, through Saturday, March 30. The festival will feature four Italian films, from classic to contemporary, tackling the complexities of self, home, and human connection through an Italian lens. Each film is accompanied by an introduction by a Fitchburg State University expert. The films are mostly in Italian with English subtitles. General admission to each is $5; $15 for all four (free for Fitchburg State students, faculty, and staff, and museum members). Light snacks and select beverages are included; beer and wine will be available for purchase during evening showings. Please visit fitchburgartmuseum.org/upcoming-events for more details.

The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) invites the public to “Using the MRMapper Trail App” Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m., at the Harvard Public Library. Attendees will learn about MRMapper, a tool designed to put a wide variety of geographical information from 22 communities, including Harvard, into an easy to use format. Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes.  Call the NRWA at 978-448-0299 or email KateM@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.

Bromfield School staff members and senior students will face off in the annual staff-senior basketball game Friday, March 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Bromfield gym. Bleachers fill quickly, so arrive early to get a seat. Tickets are available at the door. 

On Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall, the Warner Free Lecture Trust will present Lynne McKenney Lydick portraying Clara Barton, "Angel of the Battlefield." Lydick, who has performed one-woman shows all over the country, reads Clara's Civil War letters and brings Clara to life.

The public is invited to attend  a program on the history of the Nashua River and the Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) Saturday, March 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street in Fitchburg. Learn about the endeavor to restore the Nashua River from a panel of guest speakers: Marion Stoddart, NRWA founder; Bill Flynn, the young mayor of Fitchburg at that time; and Ellen DiGeronimo, a Fitchburg City Councilor who supported Stoddart's efforts. The program is free and open to the public; pre-registration is encouraged at 978-448-0299 or KateM@NashuaRiverWatershed.org. The presentation is part of the year-long series of free programs as part of NRWA’s 50th anniversary celebration. To learn more about the work of the NRWA, visit www.NashuaRiverWatershed.org.

Children's author and former Bromfield teacher Luke Reynolds will visit the library Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. to talk about his new book, "Fantastic Failures: True Stories of People Who Changed the World by Falling Down First." Reynolds, who now teaches in the education department of Endicott College, was a 7th grade English teacher at Bromfield. There will be a book sale and signing at the conclusion of his talk. Seat are limited; pre-register at 978-456-2381.

The Harvard Family Association (HFA) will host a puppet show fundraiser at the Drawbridge Puppet Theater, 1335 Mass. Ave. in Lunenburg, Saturday, March 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. The event will feature a puppet performance of "Rumpelstiltskin." All ticket proceeds will benefit the HFA and support its mission to connect, inform, support, and engage families with children aged 0 to 6. To register (required), visit  hfa.clubexpress.com and go to the events calendar.

On Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Volunteers Hall, the Harvard Friends of the Arts will present baritone Charles Williams. Williams has performed at Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Smithsonian, and The Kennedy Center, and made his Metropolitan Opera debut in the role of Sportin’ Life in Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess." In his career he has sung everything from opera and Broadway show tunes to spirituals, German lieders, and field hollers around the world. Williams is currently a master teacher/artist in voice at the Levine School of Music in Washington DC. He will bring stories, songs, and much more. Admission is free; donations to support future programs are always appreciated. Reservations are strongly recommended; call the library at 978-456-4114.

Enjoy an afternoon of music at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, Sunday, March 31, at 3 p.m. with the Saturdays, performing a mix of folk and bluegrass. Tickets are sold at the door. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Healing Garden, which offers support, education, and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. More information at healinggarden.net.

Join COA members for lunch at Taka Hibachi in Littleton Monday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lunch is served with Osumashi soup or sald, vegetables, and rice. Van fee is $2; plus cost of meal. Van will leave Hildreth House at 11 a.m. Reserve at 978-456-4120.

The Harvard Woman's Club will meet Monday, April 1, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Teresa's Church. Guest speaker will be Rich Marcello of Harvard,  who will talk about his journey from being a technology executive to a new, literary life as poet, songwriter, musician, creative writing teacher, and author of three published novels. The public is invited.

Get creative with food and literature by making something with food to represent a book. You could create a broccoli forest for “Where the Wild Things Are,” or  a decorated whale-shaped cookie for “Moby Dick.” The only guidelines are that your entry be made of food and related somehow to a book. There will be three age categories: kids, teens, and adults. Entries will be displayed at the library Tuesday, April 2; drop off your entry when the library opens at 10 a.m. and pick it up by 7 p.m.  There will be paper ballots for voting in the library; voting will stay open for a week with photos of the entries in the Children's Room.

Adults are invited to learn to play the ukulele or improve their skills with ukulele impresario Danno Sullivan Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library. Bring bring your own ukulele, or borrow one from the library. Space is limited; sign up at 978-456-4114.

The Nashoba Valley Knitters Guild will meet Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at St. Theresa's Church. The evening will feature a dyeing workshop hosted by Ivy Brambles. Please email johngriswold@yahoo.com at least a week in advance of how much yarn you want to dye. There will be a $10 guest fee for this meeting. The guild's annual dues are $25. Visit www.nashobavalleyknittersguild.com for more details.

The Board of Health will sponsor a Tick Talk by Dr. Steven Rich of the UMASS Lab for Medical Zoology Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Upper Town Hall. Learn about the lifecycle of ticks, tick-borne diseases, tick testing, and how to protect yourself and your pets.

Harvard artist John Daly will be exhibiting recent landscape paintings in a group show at the Fountain Street Gallery, 460C Harrison Ave. in Boston. Daly's work will be on display April 3 through April 28, with an opening reception Friday, April 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Learn the basics of raising chickens Saturday, April 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Great Road Farm and Garden (formerly Agway), 687 Great Road in Littleton. This free seminar will cover feeding and nutrition, care and husbandry, seasonal info and tips, and flock management, with a question and answer session at the end. For more information email grearoadfarmandgarden@gmail.com or call 978-486-9200.

Children aged 5 to 10 and their parents are invited to learn about black bears at the Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) free program “When Do Bears Wake Up?” Saturday, April 6, from 1 to 2 p.m, at the Richards Memorial Library, 44 Richards Avenue in Paxton. Listen to a story about bears, touch a bear skin, skull, and claws; make bear prints in clay; create a moveable bear head out of paper; and pretend to be bears and cubs waking up for spring. Outdoors we'll play an active bear game and look for bear food. Registration is required at 508-754 -0793. This program is free and open to the public as part of the year-long celebration of NRWA’s 50th Anniversary. To learn more about the work of the NRWA, visit www.NashuaRiverWatershed.org.

The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health (NABH) has scheduled a rabies clinic to be held  Saturday, April 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Harvard Town Garage.  Cats must be brought in cages or closed boxes during the last half of the clinic.  The charge per immunization is $15. Please contact the NABH at 978-425-6675 with any questions.

Join MassWildlife biologist Chalis Bird Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ayer Town Hall, 1 Main Street in Ayer, for an educational program on black bears in Massachusetts. Learn how to prevent and resolve conflicts between humans and bears, and explore bear biology, behavior, habitat, life history, and population status. The presentation is free to the public.

Come to the General Store Friday, April 12, 7 to 10 p.m. for beer, wine, pizza, and live music by Time Traveler featuring Suzanne Buell. Proceeds will benefit Zamfund, a nonprofit whose mission is to identify and award talented, hard-working financially-needy female leaders in Zambia. To make a reservation or for more information, email stevepeisch2@gmail.com or call/text 508-277-6026.

Comedy for a Cause, now in its fourth year, will take place Wednesday, April 13, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Devens Common Center. The event focuses on raising awareness and funds to provide services for individuals with disabilities and their families.  Come enjoy an evening of comedy, entertainment, guest speakers, and raffle and auction items. Tickets are $25; all proceeds will benefit Easterseals Massachusetts.

Medications are often an essential part of our lives, but cost should not be a limiting factor.  Join pharmacist Tracy Ezzio for a discussion on medication management and costs Tuesday, April 16, at 12:30 p.m. at Hildreth House. The program is sponsored by Nashoba Valley Medical Center.

The Wachusett Music Series presents folksinger/songwriter Vance Gilbert Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church. Tickets available at the door ($30) or in advance ($25) at www.wachusettmusic.net.

Enjoy an afternoon of music at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. with jazz musicians Suzanne Cabot and Pamela Hines. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Healing Garden, which offers support, education, and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. More information at healinggarden.net.

The Garden Club of Harvard welcomes the public to its meeting Monday, April 29, at St. Theresa's Church. Guest speaker will be landscape designer Laura Bibler with a program that captures the horticultural wisdom handed down from our grandmothers and great-grandmothers and brings to life the design approach and sage advice of prominent garden writers of the early 20th century. Brunch will be served from 9:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting and the program. New members are always welcome.

Mount Wachusett Community College, 1050 Westminster Street in Fitchburg, will host its first-ever Career Expo Tuesday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.  Local businesses will  inform attendees about their companies and will discuss available job openings.  Anyone looking for work, interested in a career change, or those just hoping to learn more about local businesses is encouraged to attend.

Celebrate Harvard's school community Friday, May 3, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Shaker Hills Country Club when the PTO hosts its Kentucky Derby Gala. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a freshly prepared gourmet dinner with choice of entrée, a cash bar, and silent and live auctions. Visit the PTO website to purchase tickets ($55 per person).

Enjoy an afternoon of sounds from the Caribbean at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. The Pan Loco steel band will perform calypso and reggae. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Healing Garden, which offers support, education, and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. More information at healinggarden.net.

The Minuteman Road Club will hold the tenth annual Ken Harrod Memorial Bike Race Saturday, May 18, starting at 8 a.m. There will be ten USA Cycling-sanctioned races on 30-, 40-, 50-, and 60-mile courses through Harvard. Online registration will open Friday, March 1. Go to www.bikereg.com/40927 for more information.

The Garden Club of Harvard will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westward Orchards Farm Stand, 178 Mass. Ave. A wide selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs, and some rare and special plants will be available, with the majority cultivated in Harvard gardens. All proceeds from the sale support club initiatives, including education grants, outreach, and civic beautification.

The Harvard Schools Trust will host its third Harvard Hootenanny Hoedown Saturday, June 1,  at the Community Harvest Project orchard, 115 Prospect Hill Road. The evening will feature a BBQ buffet dinner at 6 p.m., walking tours of the orchards, and barn dancing with live music and a professional caller starting at 7:30 p.m. BYOB. The event will also include a silent auction with community-based goods and services. For tickets go to eventbrite.com and search for Harvard Hootenanny.

Building upon the success of last year's inaugural event, Fivesparks (formerly the Harvard Cultural Collaborative) will host the 2nd Annual Harvard Music Festival, June 16-23. Acclaimed performers, selected young artists, and experienced amateur musicians will visit Harvard for a week of workshops, coaching, and performances. This year’s theme is "Explore/Invite/Engage," celebrating the improvisatory spirit of making music happen in community. Interested in helping with meals, transportation, or hosting? Please email Admin@HarvardCulture.org.

Harvard's Lions Club will host the Bare Hill Triathlon and Duathlon Sunday, June 16, starting at 8 a.m. Triathlon events will be a .3-mile swim, a 10.4-mile bike race, and a 3.1-mile run. Duathlon events will be a 1.5-mile trail run, a 10.4-mile bike race, and a 3.1-mile run. Triathlon participants may compete as individuals or as part of a relay team. For further details, including fees and registration information, go to triathlon.harvardlions.org, email barehilltri@gmail.com, or call 508-414-8692.

Enjoy an afternoon of music at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, 145 Bolton Road, Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. with the Espressivo Trio (flute, harp, and trumpet). All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Healing Garden, which offers support, education, and therapeutic services to those affected by cancer. More information at healinggarden.net.

On Saturday, July 13, Bravehearts Friends of Dylan Connelly will hold its seventh annual Ride & Family Day at Fruitlands from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event raises money to help fund innovative medicines and memorable experiences for families facing devastating cancer diagnoses.  The registration fee is $30 for both the 50- and 25-mile rides ($40 after June 1, $50 after July 5). Kids’ fee is $15. The event also includes live music, lawn games, and more. Lunch will be available for purchase. To register and for more information go to www.braveheartsfodc.com.

Join the Harvard Historical Society Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Barn to Barn Tour. The event will feature some of Harvard's historically significant barns with living history characters, crafters, and tastes from some of Harvard's best kitchens. Tickets will go on sale June 1.

Harvard's Columbus Day Weekend Flea Market returns for its 48th season Saturday, Oct. 12 (rain date Sunday, Oct. 13) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Bromfield School. Featuring more than 180 booths, the event offers an eclectic array of goods including antiques and collectibles, toys and games, books, jewelry, and vintage clothing. Thousands of bargain hunters attend. There will be a variety of food vendors. Admission is $3 for all adults; $1 for children; $5 for early birds (7 to 9 a.m.). The event is sponsored by the Harvard Schools Trust and the League of Women Voters of Harvard. More at harvardfleamarket.com.

The Congregational Church of Harvard will hold its annual Apple Festival Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Common across from the church. Get a baked or frozen apple pie there or at the church's booth at the Harvard Flea Market. Or stop by the Common for a slice of warm pie with ice cream, or some soup, cider, popcorn, or cheese.