We published a newsletter this week, including these dates.
Nov. 13th: Thanksgiving Meat Raffle, Ayer Gun & Sportsmen’s Club. Facebook
Nov. 14th: Holiday Craft Fair, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ayer. Facebook
Nov. 14th: Repair Cafe, Harvard COA/Senior Center, 16 Lancaster Road. Nov. 14, 1-3:30 pm. Volunteer repair experts will be available to make repairs free of charge for small electrical appliances and other items in good condition. Via Town of Ayer Facebook or The Harvard Climate Initiative web page.
Nov. 18th: Annual Turkey Party, Ayer Fire Department, 1 West Main Street. 7 pm. Facebook
Nov. 19th: MassHire Career Counselor Drop-In Hours. Ayer Library, Thursday, 1-4 pm. MassHire representatives will offer drop-in career support. Help with job searches, resumes, applications, interview prep and more on a first-come first served basis. Facebook | Calendar
Nov. 20th: Shirley Fire Department Annual Turkey Party. Facebook
Nov. 21st: Craft Fair, Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford. Website
Nov. 28th: Nashoba Valley Railroad Association (NVRRA). See their New England Rail model in action. Phoenix Park, Shirley. 9 am- 4 pm. Part of Tour de Chooch weekend. Facebook
Nov. 29th: Shirley Tree Lighting. Whitely Park. Featuring Nashoba Band Concert, Children’s Choir, Santa and a Parade. Facebook
Dec. 5, 2026: Grotonfest Winter. Boutique seasonal market celebrating handcrafted gifts, festive decor, holiday treats, winter aparrel and seasonal specialties. Via Facebook
Dec. 5, 2026: Town of Ayer Candlelight Stroll, Town Tree Lighting & Holiday Concert. 5:15 pm. Town of Ayer Website
Dec. 5, 2026: St. Nicholas Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair. St. Anthony’s Church, Desrosier Hall, 33 Chapel Street, Shirley, MA. From 9 am to 2 pm. Facebook
Dec. 6. 2026: 6th Annual Candlelight Noel: A Season of Wonder. Shirley Meeting House. A program featuring music, stories and poems that will allow you to pause and reflect on the true meaning of the season and the peace it offers each of us. Website
Dec. 12, 2026: Holiday Party & Craft Fair at Ayer Library. Calendar
Dec. 13, 2026: Tuba Christmas at Ayer Town Hall. Town website
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