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SUMMARY:Orchard Women of Harvard
DESCRIPTION:In late summer and early fall\, city-dwellers and locals are drawn to the beautiful orchards of Harvard\, Massachusetts to pick fruit straight from the trees.  For the past few years\, photographer Ellen Harasimowicz has visited four of these orchards in all seasons\, searching for the extraordinary within the ordinary. \n In this International Year of the Woman Farmer *\, she presents an exhibition of four women who own and manage these local orchards. Two grew up in the business\, one married into it\, and one revived an abandoned orchard and made it organic. The women\, whose ages span decades\, are strong and productive like their fruit trees. Both the women and their trees embody beauty\, resilience\, and hope\, while providing rootedness and nourishment for their community. The orchardists face similar climate and economic challenges\, but each finds her own way to meet them. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration with the orchardists  – Pam Lawson (Doe Orchards) and Linda Hoffman (Old Frog Pond Farm)\, who are showing their artwork alongside Ellen’s photography\, and Stephanie Green O’Keefe (Westward Orchards) and Katie Carlson (Carlson Orchards)\, who are contributing family stories and photos. \nOn view February 28\, 2026 – April 11\, 2026. \nMeet the artists and orchardists at the Opening Reception\, free and open to all\, Sunday\, March 8\, 2026 3:00-5:00pm. \n*The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. \n  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Harvard Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/orchard-women-of-harvard/
LOCATION:Fivesparks
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SUMMARY:HES After School Program: Canvas & Cocoa
DESCRIPTION:Warm up your winter with this child-friendly spin off of your typical “Paint & Sip.”\nCanvas & Cocoa offers a guided painting class\, paired with an iconic hot cocoa bar for your child to enjoy while creating their masterpiece. Socializing\, sipping hot cocoa\, and learning the basics of acrylic paint on canvas will keep your child looking forward to the next session. \nThere will be 5 Tuesday after-school sessions\, starting March 3 and ending March 31st. Each session will offer a different guided session\, progressively getting more challenging. \nThe 5-session package is $200 per student. All painting supplies and materials and the amazing cocoa bar are included.  \nCome dressed for potential mess- acrylic paint does not come out in the wash! If there are allergies\, or dietary/religious restrictions please notify Meghan Lowe (MLowe@psharvard.org)\, as substitutes can be made accordingly. \nThis workshop is appropriate for children in 2nd grade through 5th grade and will be held at Hildreth Elementary School directly after school. Specific instructions will be sent to you after registration.  \nTo register for this class\, click HERE. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/hes-after-school-program-canvas-cocoa/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Hildreth Elementary School\, 27 Mass Ave\, Har vard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:HES,kids,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Lowe":MAILTO:MLowe@psharvard.org
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SUMMARY:Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Winter Session
DESCRIPTION:Pastel painting with a focus on local landscape.  \nAnn will go over the basics of her process along with exploring composition\, values\, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class\, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel. \nAll pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary. \nContact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have.  This class is appropriate for adults.  $330/participant.  \nThis class series is now full.  Please contact Ann at the email above to learn about future classes. 
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/pastel-painting-with-ann-gillespie-winter-session/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Gallery\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Gillespie":MAILTO:agillespieart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T123000
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SUMMARY:Snapology School Half-Day Program: Lego Movie Mania
DESCRIPTION:Snapology Movie Mania – Half-Day Workshop\nIn this action-packed workshop\, students will dive into the world of The LEGO® Movie! Young builders will recreate favorite characters in mosaic form\, design imaginative spaceships\, and practice their Master Builder skills through creative challenges inspired by the film. With each activity\, students strengthen their building\, planning\, communication\, and teamwork abilities—because in this workshop\, everything is awesome! \nThroughout the session\, students will:\n• Learn to Build Stable Structures – Explore engineering concepts as they design sturdy\, functional builds and solve hands-on design challenges.\n• Strengthen Problem-Solving Skills – Think like true Master Builders as they tackle creative building tasks that require flexibility\, imagination\, and quick thinking.\n• Practice Presentation Skills – Share their builds with peers in a fun\, low-pressure environment that boosts comfort and confidence in speaking.\n• Develop Teamwork Skills – Work with partners and small groups to plan\, collaborate\, and build respectfully and productively.\nThis workshop is perfect for LEGO® Movie fans and creative builders ready to imagine\, design\, and build their own awesome adventures! \n Drop-Off & Pick-Up Instructions\nThe workshop will take place in the Cove (basement\, to the right at the bottom of the stairs). For safety and to help protect the art exhibits upstairs: Caregivers must sign children in and out directly from the classroom. Please come to The Cove at pickup so we can dismiss your child safely. \n Lunch & Snacks\nPlease pack: A nut-free lunch\, Two nut-free snacks\, A water bottle\nWe’ll have dedicated snack and lunch breaks throughout the day. \nThis school half-day workshop is appropriate for kids ages 5-12.  $70/participant \nClick HERE to register for this workshop. \n_____________________________________________________________________ \nSnapology is the premier partner for STEAM programs worldwide. The organization’s goal is to provide children’s enrichment with STEAM learning programs that engage kids 4-14 years old with fun\, hands-on activities to teach science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math. While children are exploring robotics\, coding and design challenges using LEGO® bricks\, K’Nex\, and technology\, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids\, it’s just fun!  \nFivesparks is partnering with Snapology of Harvard\, MA to bring these fun and educational programs to our community! Snapology of Harvard\, MA is owned/operated by area parents whose family fell in love with Snapology’s methods and philosophies.  So much so\, they want to share them!  You will find Snapology of Harvard\, MA programs at Fivesparks\, in local schools and community centers around the Metro-West area. https://www.snapology.com/massachusetts-harvard/
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/snapology-school-half-day-program-lego-movie-mania/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Cove
CATEGORIES:kids,Snapology,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snapology of Harvard%2C MA":MAILTO:naomi.ahuja@snapology.com
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SUMMARY:1/2 Day Felting
DESCRIPTION:1/2 days in Harvard\n12:45-2:30\nDrop in or join for multiple! \nMarch 4th- Pika in Fivesparks Loft\nApril 8th- Bunny in Fivesparks Cove\nApril 15th- Duck in Fivesparks Loft \nOpen to 5th-8th graders \nLearn the basics of needle felting while creating a variety of adorable felted projects. \n$30 per class or get a reduced rate if you sign up for multiple 1/2 days at once.\nFor more information or to save your spot click the link below: \nhttps://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/1-2-day-felting/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
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SUMMARY:Evening Felting
DESCRIPTION:Drop in or Join for multiple! \nWednesdays 6:30-8pm \nOpen to adults and teens but kids 8-12 are welcome to join with a parent \nLearn the basics of needle felting while creating a variety of fun felting projects \n3/4 – Painting with Wool- 5×7 Moon scene\n4/8- Rabbit with Carrot\n4/15- Painting with Wool- 5×7 Flower scene \nFor more info or to save your spot click the link below:\nhttps://www.thefiberweb.com/shop/in-person/15
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/evening-felting/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,kids
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Benson":MAILTO:rachelbenson@thefiberweb.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
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SUMMARY:Save Our Schools: March for our Lives Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:With the recent active shooter scare at UMass Lowell on 9/3/25\, the Evergreen High School shooting in Colorado on 9/10/25\, as well as number of other recent shooting incidents\, the local artist community is doing their part to make our community safer. While the UMass Lowell shooter on September 3\, 2026 turned out to be a hoax\, the fear that was created was very real. \nMarch for our Lives is a student-led organization founded by survivors of the Parkland\, Florida high school shootings in 2018. They lead demonstrations in support of gun control legislation and their mission is to end gun violence in our lifetime. They have championed gun violence prevention legislation at all levels of the government to save lives and create a better\, safer future. \nFollowing the horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde\, March for our Lives led a protest in DC. Just a day after MFOL marched\, Senator Chris Murphy announced a bipartisan gun reform package with the support of 10 Republicans\, and just weeks later\, they successfully passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act\, the first federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. \nA charity artwork silent auction and fundraising event run by local-artist\, Lisa Nelson will help raise money for March for our Lives. \nFor two weeks prior (3/7-3/21)\, display tables will be setup in the Fivesparks LOFT featuring artwork donated by a number of local professional artists along with silent auction sign-up sheets. Visitors can bid on these items throughout the 2-week period.  \nAt the end of the two weeks\, a fundraising event will be held at Fivesparks on 3/21/26.  Entrance is free\, refreshments will be served and winning bids for the art silent auction will be announced around 7pm.  \nAll money raised will be donated to March for our Lives.
URL:https://www.fivesparks.org/event/save-our-schools-march-for-our-lives-silent-auction/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Fivesparks Loft\, 7 Fairbank Street\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:exhibit
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