Happenings
Local Farmers’ Markets are up and running, some starting this weekend. If you haven’t checked them out, there are a lot of reasons to start (see nutrition.gov or cuesa.org [Center for Urban Education on Sustainable Agriculture] for more information):
When you purchase food from your local farms,...
Newly repaired and regilded weather vane “Buddy.” Photo by Greg Premru
After many months of careful repair, the Old Groton Meetinghouse’s more than 250-year-old Weather Vane, affectionately known as “Buddy” has been beautifully gilded as he now plans his return to Groton on Saturday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m.
It will be a morning to celebrate Buddy’s placement back on...
Booth space is filling up fast for Grotonfest, 2017, September 23 on Legion Common in Groton. The deadline to reserve is August 15. More than 150 Artisan, Non-Profit and Business booths; continuous entertainment; new artisan demonstrators; and kids booths too! The festival is celebrating more than...
You are invited to join the Conservation Commission and the Invasive Species Committee on Sunday 25 June at 1:30pm in the Eliades Conservation Area off of Pacer Way. This area is heavily infested with invasive plants, particularly autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) and phragmites (Phragmites...
Learn to Line Dance at the Groton Senior Center, Mondays 10-11 a.m. (beginning July 10) cost is $3 per class. If you can walk comfortably, you can learn to line dance, and with the fun it brings and its widespread mental, physical, and social benefits, your mind, body, and spirit will be so glad...
Groton COA will offer a Pilates class Mondays, July 10 – August 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Boost your metabolism and burn more calories with this 60-minute class! Learn how to strength train safely for toning! Strengthen your bones, increase your flexibility, improve your balance and feel great in your...
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. 80 Champney Street, Groton, will change to summer worship time of 9:15 a.m. starting Sunday, June 25.
Groton Council on Aging is sponsoring a trip to Hudson Valley in New York state, Sunday, Oct. 15- Monday, Oct. 16. This trip is open to all adults and will include transportation, guided tour of West Point, tour of FDR’s home and Presidential Library, the Vanderbilt Mansion, brunch at the historic...
Young teens are invited to challenge themselves in nature with four adventurous, action-packed days led by the Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA). Enjoy days of hiking on trails through conservation properties in Groton, paddling on the Squannacook River, developing summer survival skills,...
Groton Council on Aging is sponsoring a trip to Hudson Valley in New York state, Sunday, Oct. 15- Monday, Oct. 16. This trip is open to all adults and will include transportation, guided tour of West Point, tour of FDR’s home and Presidential Library, the Vanderbilt Mansion, brunch at the historic...