■Maurgan’s Virtual Pajama Party is collecting donations for new games, books, and pajamas for the patients at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Help bring a little joy to the kids at CHaD. Donate through Amazon at a.co/7YZwbP1, Playopolis at bit.ly/playopolis, and to CHaD directly at secure3.convio.net/dhmc/site/TR/CHaD/CHaDHeartsinAction?px=1133715 &pg= personal& fr_id=1500. Your support is greatly appreciated.
■The Contoocook Farmers’ Market outdoor season has ended. In place of the traditional winter market, we are moving online. Go to HarvestToMarket.com. Place your order by Wednesday night each week for Saturday morning pick-up, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Train Depot. Masks are required. Stay up to date by visiting the Facebook page Contoocook Farmers’ Market.
■The Hopkinton Town Library welcomes you to walk through opening; limited hours by appointment. To schedule, call 746-3663 or email info@hopkintontownlibrary.org. Hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon (seniors only) and 3 to 5 p.m. (all), Friday 10 a.m. to noon (families only) and 3 to 5 p.m. (all), Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (all). Maximum of 15 patrons in the building at a time. Patrons can reserve ½ hour time slots. If capacity hasn’t been reached, walk ins welcome. Please continue to use the external book return box. Masks are required Stay six feet apart. Limited computer use available by appointment; two public computers available for up to one hour. Photocopier and fax machine available. Curbside pickup will continue 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Tables, study rooms and meeting rooms unavailable until further notice.
■As the days get cooler, the Hopkinton Town Library will continue to offer Family Story Times outside. Bundle up, grab a blanket to sit on, and join the fun! Interactive stories and songs will keep you and your child moving, engaged and warm! Family Story Time is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (rain date the following day at 10:30 a.m.) until the snow flies. Story time is geared for ages 4 and under. Siblings are welcome to attend. There will be snow stakes marking 6 foot distances. We will be following the Hopkinton Schools guidelines and expecting everyone 5 and older to wear mask. Questions? Please call Leigh Maynard 746-3663 or email lmaynard@hopkintontownlibrary.org
■Nordic Ski Program for kids. Sign up for BKL (Bill Koch League). Registration is now open for the Bill Koch Ski League. The mission of the Bill Koch League (BKL) is to introduce children to cross-country skiing in a fun and supportive environment. It is run under the auspices of Hopkinton’s Blackwater Nordic Ski Club and is open to all children grades 1-8. Practices will be held after school on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Fairgrounds and some Sunday afternoons at Pat’s Peak. Skiers do not need to attend all practices. Registration is required and equipment is not provided. Some rental equipment is available. There will be COVID safety policies to adhere to. More Information and registration can be found at blackwaternordic.org/content/bill-koch-youth-league. If you have questions please contact Juliana Dapice at juliana.popper@gmail.com
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net