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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T100000
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SUMMARY:Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Ashby Farmer’s Market\, 10 – 1 pm at Ashby Elementary School parking lot.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/farmers-market-4/
LOCATION:Ashby Elementary School\, 911 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
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SUMMARY:Voices & Votes - Gala Opening
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce our Smithsonian Exhibition has arrived\n Gala Opening: Saturday\, July 26th at 2:00 PM\nEveryone is invited to this community celebration! \nFeaturing: \n\nA special Ashby Exhibit curated by the Ashby Historical Society\nGuest speakers from Mass Humanities\, whose generous sponsorship made this exhibit possible\n\nWant to get involved?\n Become a docent! Sign up at the front desk or online at:
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/voices-votes-gala-opening/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T000000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250416T120033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T095907Z
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SUMMARY:Voices & Votes
DESCRIPTION:The Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes” that explores American democracy from multiple perspectives is coming to Ashby Free Public Library. Topics include the origins of American democracy; the struggles to obtain and keep the vote; the machinery of democracy; the right to petition and protest beyond the ballot; and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Rather than focusing on politics\, “Voices and Votes” prompts viewers to think about four key questions: \n\n\n\nWho gets to participate in democracy?\nHow do you get people to participate in democracy?\nIs there a way for citizens to participate beyond the ballot?\nWhat are the basic rights and responsibilities of citizens?\n\n\n\nSponsored by:\nThe Smithsonian\nMass Cultural Council\nMass Humanities Museum on Main Street\nAshby Free Public Library \nOpen during regular Library hours. https://www.ashbylibrary.org/
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/voices-votes/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250606T121931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T122731Z
UID:655-1753297200-1753304400@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concert on the Common
DESCRIPTION:A real old-time band concert. Traditional brass and woodwind band plays favorites from traditional marches to pop adaptations on Ashby’s historic Town Common. Hotdogs & hamburgers while they last. Bring your own chair or blanket.  This event is weather dependent. Check scheduling if the weather is questionable. Cancellation is announced the same day by 3 pm.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concert-on-the-common-3/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250606T121638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T122810Z
UID:653-1752692400-1752699600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Band Concert on the Common
DESCRIPTION:A real old time band concert. Traditional brass and woodwind band plays favorites from traditional marches to pop adaptations on Ashby’s historic Town Common. Hotdogs & hamburgers while they last. Bring your own chair or blanket.  This event is weather dependent. Check scheduling if weather is questionable. Cancellation is announced same day by 3 pm.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concert-on-the-common-2/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250427T231824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T233116Z
UID:602-1752400800-1752411600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Ashby Farmer’s Market\, 10 – 1 pm at Ashby Elementary School parking lot.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/farmers-market-3/
LOCATION:Ashby Elementary School\, 911 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250606T121342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T122919Z
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SUMMARY:Band Concert on the Common
DESCRIPTION:A real old time band concert. Traditional brass and woodwind band plays favorites from traditional marches to pop adaptations on Ashby’s historic Town Common. Hotdogs & hamburgers while they last. Food vendors open at 6 pm. Bring your own chair or blanket.  This event is weather dependent. Check scheduling if weather is questionable. Cancellation is announced same day by 3 pm.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/band-concert-on-the-common/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250509T124549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T115630Z
UID:626-1751558400-1751580000@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Independence Day Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate American independence at Ashby’s really big bonfire! Food\, games\, music. Hamburgers & hotdogs as well as other food venders. Band concert at 7 pm. Bonfire at dark (about 9 pm). Bring your own chairs and blanket. Free admission. All ages welcome. This event is held rain or shine.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/independence-day-bonfire/
LOCATION:Allen Field\, 530 West Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair - Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250427T231620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T233127Z
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SUMMARY:Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Ashby Farmer’s Market\, 10 – 1 pm at Ashby Elementary School parking lot.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Ashby Elementary School\, 911 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250416T102611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T125201Z
UID:583-1750496400-1750518000@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Ashby Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer with Ashby Fest! Live music\, food\, games\, crafts\, petting zoo. Free admission.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/ashby-fest/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair - Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250412T230453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T093101Z
UID:537-1749906000-1749909600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Commemoration Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Ceremony on the Common to commemorate the Ashby Militia’s participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The ceremony will include the laying of a wreath at the Revolutionary War soldiers monument\, a salute by the Townsend Militia and the Ashburnham Light Artillery and a remembrance of the Ashby Militia and their role in this pivotal battle for American independence by Pastor Ken Johnson. More information. \n 
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/bunker-hill-commemoration-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony-Commemoration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250513T000920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T000920Z
UID:642-1749753000-1749758400@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Fun Fused Glass
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make glass pendants or magnets. This class was a huge hit last year! registration is required as space is limited. Sign up at the library or email hperry@cwmars.org.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/fun-fused-glass/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop - Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250427T231437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T231437Z
UID:595-1749376800-1749387600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Ashby Farmer’s Market\, 10 – 1 pm at Ashby Elementary School parking lot.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/farmers-market/
LOCATION:Ashby Elementary School\, 911 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250513T000352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T000352Z
UID:640-1749148200-1749153600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Sultana: A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music
DESCRIPTION:Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Week At the Ashby Free Public Library\nJoin us at the Library this Week\n\n\n\n\nMay 12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD IN APP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi Friends\, \nAshby is Spring Cleaning!\nAll across town\, folks are clearing out the old and passing along treasures to new homes. At the Ashby Free Public Library\, we’re joining the fun with a Presale Book Sale on Thursday and Friday\, followed by our Main Book Sale on Saturday — all part of the Townwide Yard Sale weekend! \nAfter the yard sales wrap up\, we’ll gladly accept any leftover donations. Our Homeschool group is hosting a fundraiser in collaboration with the Friends of the Library\, and as part of our MassDEP Reduce and Reuse Grant\, reusable items will be sent to Savers\, who will provide a donation in return. \nIt’s a win-win — clean out your space\, support the Library\, and keep good stuff out of the landfill! \nTuesday\nMusic and Motion at 10:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic and Motion is back. Try this new program out again at the library! \nLego Club at 4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Daniel K Cheung on Unsplash\n\nWednesday\nRight Start Play Group at 10:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\nArt For Everyone at 5:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Greg Rosenke on Unsplash\n\nGaming Club 6:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTown Wide Yard Sale\nPresale for Members of the Friends of the Ashby Free Public Library\, Other Town Wide Yardsale holders\, and Members of the Ashby Free Public Library Fund Thursday and Friday evening 5-8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAround Town\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you Kelly Leonard! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your Calendar\n  \nSultana: A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 5\, 6:30pm\nA Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” by Jon Waterman is a unique performance experience combining music history\, storytelling\, and original songs inspired by his research. Waterman successfully transforms fascinating tales from history into an evening-length performance that feels personal\, contemporary\, and politically relevant. A must see for anyone interested in American history or American music!”\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashby Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/sultana-a-journey-through-the-roots-of-american-popular-music/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250509T115205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T120220Z
UID:621-1748703600-1748710800@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Concert on Ashby's Whitney Organ
DESCRIPTION:Free concert on the First Parish Church’s newly restored Whitney Pipe Organ. The Jonas P. Whitney family building pipe organs in Ashby in 1841 and sold them to churches throughout the region. The First Parish organ was installed in 1850. It is safe to say that it is the only remaining Whitney pipe organ still in use. This is a rare opportunity for you to hear this historic organ played by Wesley Harrison Hall\, an accomplished organist with a passion for translating the music of the past into the context of today’s audience.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/concert-on-ashbys-whitney-organ/
LOCATION:Ashby First Parish Church\, 20 Common Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance-Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby First Parish Church":MAILTO:master471@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250511T092049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T093033Z
UID:634-1748271600-1748278800@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:American Legion Chicken Barbecue
DESCRIPTION:Pre-sale tickets only\nChicken BBQ is back! $15 per plate\nChicken halfMashed potatoesGreen beansColeslawCranberry sauceDinner roll\nTickets can be reserved or purchased in person\, by phone\, or via email/Facebook messenger.\nTickets must be reserved no later than 5/23/2025
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/american-legion-chicken-barbecue/
LOCATION:Ashby American Legion\, 35 New Ipswich Rd\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair - Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby American Legion":MAILTO:ashbylegionpost361@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250511T091432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T092910Z
UID:631-1748268000-1748271600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Honor and Remember.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, 825 Main St\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony-Commemoration
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby American Legion":MAILTO:ashbylegionpost361@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250412T225750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T120512Z
UID:534-1748080800-1748091600@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Ashby & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Open House at the Old Engine House. See artifacts from the Ashby Militia and the early days of the American Revolution with emphasis on the Ashby Militia’s participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Staff will available to discuss the importance of various items and documents including the orderly book which was carried during the Battle. \n 
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/revolution-250-ashby/
LOCATION:Old Engine House\, 846 Main St.\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250512T122352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T122352Z
UID:637-1747472400-1747486800@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:Ashby Town Wide Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Do You love a yardsale! Some of the addresses on the map are well off the beaten path\, ie Wares Road. So to make sure you have all of the last minute addresses make sure you are subscribed to the Ashby Library Newsletter. This is the best way to make sure you have the most current map because the Facebook Algorithm makes no sense. https://ashbylibrary.substack.com/ Sponsored by Friends of Ashby Public Library.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/ashby-town-wide-yard-sale/
LOCATION:MA
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Ashby Library":MAILTO:friendsofashbylibrary@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T023839
CREATED:20250412T224756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T210206Z
UID:532-1744723800-1744727400@ashbyhistorical.org
SUMMARY:AHS Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Regular AHS Directors meeting in the Library.
URL:https://ashbyhistorical.org/event/ahs-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
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