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Pick your Pumpkin at the Big Chair on National Pumpkin Day National Pumpkin Day 2026 is celebrated on Monday, October 26, 2026, which is five days before Halloween. Greater Gardner MA Fact: The Hope Masonic Lodge Annual Pumpkin Sale is taking place next to the Big Chair at 130 ElmContinue Reading

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Mother Nature Providing Great Weather for Heywood Healthcare 5K on Saturday The Heywood Healthcare Healthy Harvest 5K is Saturday October 24th. Registration opens at 8am (you can register same day if you want) Race start time is 9am. It’s a fundraiser for local healthcare programs. The 2026 Heywood Healthcare HealthyContinue Reading

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Halloween Morning Tours of the Old Burying Ground on Green Street in Gardner From the Levi Heywood Memorial Library: “Levi Heywood Memorial Library and Gardner Historical Commission Partner for Halloween Morning Walking Tours of the Old Burying Ground 28 Green St. Gardner, MA. Guided tours celebrate Gardner’s founders and RevolutionaryContinue Reading

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For more information about Mount Wachusett Community College, please visit their website, CLICK HERE. MWCC Childcare Support Gets Boost with CCAMPIS award From Mount Wachusett Community College: “Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded $1.188 million over four years through the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in SchoolContinue Reading

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Scheduled Workshops and Events: Pins for Possibilities Event – Great Example of Community Cooperation The Gardner Area League of Artists (GALA) and the Winchendon Community Action Committee (CAC) have partnered to launch “Pins For POSSIBILITIES,” a major community fundraiser and arts engagement initiative scheduled for October 8, 2026. Held atContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Senior Center Programs for September 2026 The Gardner Senior Center Newsletter, CLICK HERE, provides an overview of September 2026. For our previous article on August programs, CLICK HERE. We have 2 podcasts. – A short overview and a longer narrative. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. The GardnerContinue Reading

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Gardner Community Action Team Shares Photos and Thanks on National Night Out From the Gardner Community Action Team: “The rain held off and we had ourselves an incredible evening last night! This would not have been possible without some key individuals, amazing groups of volunteers and sponsors that made thisContinue Reading

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FREE Greenwood Pool Admission with donation for Gardner CAC on Thursday July 23, 2026 This charitable initiative, held in collaboration with the Gardner Community Action Committee, offers guests free admission in exchange for donating specific essential goods. Requested contributions include canned food items, hygiene products, new blankets, and winter apparelContinue Reading

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View the Complete Press Release from Heywood Healthcare, CLICK HERE. View the Complete Press Release from the State of Massachusetts, CLICK HERE. North Central MA Childcare Gets a Boost – Groundbreaking Pilot Funding Childcare in North Central MA is getting a boost. We have combined two short “Deep Dives” coveringContinue Reading

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The Community Foundation of North Central MA was founded in 2001 and serves 33 communities from Erving to Littleton. Visit the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts website, CLICK HERE. $750,000 Donated Anonymously Aiding 16 Organizations in North Central Massachusetts The Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the grantsContinue Reading

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Analysis: Gardner’s Architect of Community Spirit – Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Gardner’s Architect of Community Spirit: A Synthesis of Civic Engagement and Economic Growth Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson This is an analysis of the current state of community spirit and civic leadership in Gardner, Massachusetts, primarily through the lens ofContinue Reading

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For more information about programs at the library, visit their website, CLICK HERE. Levi Heywood Memorial Library Kicks off Summer Reading Program From the library: “What an INCREDIBLE Night! WOW! Thank you to over 500 people who came out last night for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! The energy, theContinue Reading

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Greater Gardner Relay for Life Close to Goal The Greater Gardner Relay for Life is close to its goal of $170,000 for 2026 with total raised as of June 19th of $145,103.90. For more information and to donate visit RelayForLifeGG.org, CLICK HERE. Upcoming Event: “Mark your calendars for Saturday, JuneContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Senior Center – July 2026 View the July 2026 Newsletter on PDF, CLICK HERE. Listen to the Chair Man and the Chair Lady discuss the upcoming July programs. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Programs and Initiatives: Gardner Senior Center July 2026 1. Community Engagement and Social EnrichmentContinue Reading