South Athol church supper

ATHOL – The South Athol United Methodist Church supper at 65 Morgan Ave., will be held on Saturday, May 17. The menu will be pot roast of beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, fresh dinner rolls and homemade pies for dessert. All prepared and served family-style by experienced kitchen helpers, many of whom are Serve Safe-certified.

Reservations are required and tickets are $15 each for adults, $6 for children over 12 years and children under 12 years are free of charge for the familiar 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. settings and are still available by calling 978-249-9212. When making reservations, please specify if they are for “eat in” or “take out,” this will simplify it for servers to accommodate all diners.

Community Foundation lends support to MWCC

GARDNER – The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. has been awarded a grant of $8,070 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. The grant will provide scholarships to 15-30 children of MWCC students for the Equity in Summer Adventures Program this summer at the MWCC Gardner campus.

The Equity in Summer Adventures Program, led by the college’s Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development, integrates outdoor recreation, STEM, life skills and creative expression to foster emotional and physical development in children while instilling a sense of environmental responsibility.

By combining science, art, and play, the program helps children care for the planet and benefits families by supporting the educational journeys of MWCC students. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of environmental preservation, strengthen their academic skills, and boost their confidence through engaging, hands-on learning activities.

“The Equity in Summer Adventures Program aligns with MWCC’s commitment to engage both parents and children in high-quality learning experiences that foster family-wide educational growth,” stated MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “By providing these scholarships, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is helping to promote educational success for both parents and children, helping to break the cycle of poverty and improve economic mobility for families in North Central Massachusetts.”

Baby, preschool raves at Beals Library

WINCHENDON – The Beals Memorial Library and the Winchendon CFCE are inviting people to bring their babies, toddlers, and preschool-aged children to the library for a Baby Rave and Preschool Rave this May.

On Tuesday, May 13, at 10 a.m., the library and the CFCE will be hosting a Baby Rave, an EDM dance party for babies ages 0-2. Then, on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m., the library and the CFCE will be hosting a Preschool Rave, a second EDM dance party for children ages 2-4.

This event will have flashing lights and loud music. Noise-reducing headphones will be available for use if anyone needs them. Wearing costumes is optional. Baby and toddler-safe glow sticks will be provided.

Both events have limited space. Contact the library or the CFCE to sign up to participate. These events are being held in partnership with the Winchendon CFCE, which is funded by a grant from the MA Dept. of Early Education and Care.

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant St. in Winchendon. For more information or to sign up to participate, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit at bealslibrary.org.

An inside look at New York and Paris Fashion Week

ATHOL – Join an exciting presentation about styling hair at New York and Paris Fashion Week 2025 at the Athol Public Library on Monday, May 19, 6 p.m.

Presenters are Carly Mongeau, a hairstylist of 10 years, bridal hair and makeup specialist, and salon owner for seven years, and Kaitlyn Karika, a hairstylist of 10 years and beauty school instructor of three years. Both work at Salon Nouve in the Orange Innovation Center and back from their experiences as stylists during New York and Paris Fashion Week 2025.

Carly and Kaitlyn say “We’ll be sharing the honest ups and downs of the job while bringing you on a behind-the-scenes journey of working with up-and-coming designers, as well as some incredibly talented stylists and models in one of the most glamorous yet high stakes events in the fashion world.”

This event is free and open to the public and pre-registration is recommended. Please call the library 978-249-9515 to reserve a seat. Made possible by a grant from the Friends of the Athol Public Library.