Community Notes

Library news

Forbush Memorial Library announces that it will be closed on Monday, April 16, in observance of Patriots Day.

Two new audio books will entertain you in your travels: For Maeve Binchy fans, "Whitethorn Woods" is full of short stories (told with true wit) about people who are tied in to this beautiful place as it is seen through their eyes. "Whitethorn Woods" is a gentle tale, whether you listen to it or read the book. For another type of audio book, try Tami Hoag's "The Alibi Man," which is set in Palm Beach and full of suspense and thrills.

Among the several arrives in new fiction, the library has the Alibi Man in print form. Other new arrivals include Orson S. Card's "Saints," a novel, an epic about the Kirkham family's move from England to Utah in the 1800s. Although originally published in 1980, this is a terrific tale of courage, faith, and the American frontier. "Obsession" by Jonathan Kellerman is a psychological thriller "that illuminates a shadowy world where impulse rules." In "Heartstopper" (by Joy Fielding), a seemingly quiet Florida town has a dark side that includes scandal, sex, and murder. More conspiracy fiction may be found in Michael Gruber's "The Book of Air and Shadows," which weaves a tale of deadly chase to find a priceless treasure involving William Shakespeare and where no one can be trusted.

New arrivals are shelved in the Kendig Room and listed in the online catalog, which is accessible from http://www.westminster-ma.org/library/. Don't forget that you may request and renew books, tapes, and CDs. For more information, call (978) 874-7416. The Forbush Memorial Library is open Monday-Tuesday 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ready...Set...Crop's ultimate scrapbooking weekend

Enjoy a full weekend of paper crafting at the Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster, from Friday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29. A "Pajama Party" will be held on Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight. On Saturday, enjoy a "Spring Fling" from 8 a.m. to midnight and a "Mini Spring Fling" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Or, why not treat yourself to an entire weekend? Stay in the Inn for 50-plus hours of cropping time, all inclusive meals, snacks and beverages, amazing door prizes and special free goodies. For more information on prices and registration, contact Kristin Tegg at (978) 877-0569.

Town Wide Yard Sale being planned

The Westminster Historical Society is planning a Town Wide Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19.

This is the way a Town Wide Yard Sale works: People who want to participate by holding a yard sale at their house on May 19 should contact the Historical Society by phone at (978) 874- 5569 or by e-mail at WestminsterHist@aol.com.

People will pay a fee to be listed in a map of the town. The Historical Society will advertise the Town Wide Yard Sale in all the local papers and on the cable TV stations. It will produce maps of the town with every household participating marked on the map. In addition on the back of the map will be a list all the homes and some of the choice items being sold at the homes.

On the day of the Town Wide Yard Sale maps will be sold in front of the Historical Society House on Main Street, beginning at 8 a.m. so that people can map out their routes in town. Maps will be sold all day.

For more information about this event or to help on the committee, please call Betsy Hannula at (978) 874-0430.

New members welcomed to join Circle of Artists

Circle of Artists, a group of aspiring artists from Westminster and surrounding communities, meets twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall/Westminster Senior Center, 127 Main St., Westminster.

Members of this group explore art in a diversity of media that include watercolor, pastel, oil, colored pencil, collage and photography. They share their knowledge and skills and learn from each other and are very fortunate to have Joanna Draugsvold, Master of Art, from The Studio in Winchendon, as an instructor.

Meetings are always open to the public. For more information, contact Virginia Krul at (978) 874-0375.

Woman's Club announces scholarship applications

The Westminster Woman's Club announces that scholarship applications are now available. Westminster female residents who are high school seniors or who are enrolled in dual or advanced placement programs in college are encouraged to apply for the scholarships. There are two general scholarships awarded in the amount of $300 each. Applicants may use their school's common application for scholarships, or contact Denise MacAloney, 34 Academy Hill Road, Westminster, MA 01473 to receive an application or get further information. She may be reached at (978) 874-5706. Deadline for applying is May 1.