Join us on Saturday, August 16th at 1:30 PM at the Ashby Free Public Library for a special screening of Majority Rules, a thought-provoking documentary that explores ranked choice voting and its potential to transform the way we elect our representatives. Through compelling stories and expert insights, the film asks timely and important questions: Is… Read More »The Majority Rules screening
We’ll be baking a crowd favorite: Snickerdoodles. Yum!
Explore the season’s harvest with delicious veggie-based dishes. New members are always welcome! Contact Heather at hperry@cwmars.org or text/call 508-345-7585 to join.
Join Forrest Farms for a hands-on floral arranging class. Attendance is limited to 15, so be sure to sign up early! Register at the Library or email: hperry@cwmars.org /
Tom White will lead an important and thought-provoking discussion: How did Americans confront the threat of fascism in the 1930s? Why is antisemitism a danger to all? What lessons from history can help us strengthen democracy today? This program is for teens and adults—don’t miss it!
We’ve had so many requests for this workshop—and here it is, just in time for cold season! Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to make your own fire cider, a traditional home remedy for what ails you. You’ll leave with: Your very own mason jar of fire cider Fingers that smell like garlic and… Read More »Fire Cider Workshop with Danielle
Celebrate the start of November with color and creativity! Try your hand at creating art inspired by one of the great masters, Henri Matisse. All materials provided. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Ashby Cultural Council. Free and open to all—but space is limited, so sign up early!
Join us for a moving and insightful discussion of The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis, featuring special guest Katie Brandt—advocate, author, and contributor to the book. If you haven’t heard Katie speak before, you are in for a true gift. She has been a keynote speaker at conferences around the world and at major corporations, sharing her powerful story of love,… Read More »Caregiver Book Discussion: The Unexpected Journey
Wednesdays: November 12, December 10, & January 14 | 6:00–8:00 PM Ashby Public Library – Children’s Art Room Stephanie Hopkins is back with another creative adventure! In this three-part Interchangeable Art Series, participants will design a personalized door hanger or shelf sitter with interchangeable inserts — perfect for updating your décor throughout the seasons. You’ll start by crafting… Read More »Interchangeable Art Series with Dan & Stephanie Hopkins
Join Greg Dwyer, a master magician and mind reader, as he takes you on a captivating journey into the mystical traditions and ancient rituals that have shaped our modern-day Christmas celebrations. This is not just another holiday show; it’s an exploration of the magical forces that have enchanted hearts and minds for centuries. Witness incredible… Read More »The Magic Behind The Holidays with Greg Dwyer
Emily from the F Word Farm will present a workshop perfect for anyone interested in food preservation or adding healthy fermented foods to their table .At this class on food preservation, you will learn the principles of fermentation via a demonstration of how to make sauerkraut with an explanation of how you can apply these… Read More »F-Word Farm, making Sauerkraut & Kimchi
Ted Whittenkraus will be speaking upstairs Grandmother Spring is what is commonly referred to as an Indian spring. I confess that for 42 years I looked at grandmother as a poorly constructed European water well. It is actually a very sophisticated hydrological achievement. It is also the center focus of a fascinating complex of stonework, intended to… Read More »An Introduction to Grandmother Spring