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10/23/2026

Buell's Orchard will be holding its 7th Annual Trunk or Treat event this Sunday, the 25th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. We have 20 trunks this year, including our Eastford Independent Fire Company truck, and we’re looking forward to seeing your little ones in costume! Poultry in Motion will be joining us again with their wonderful menu items for lunch, sweet treats, and drinks.

We still have plenty of pumpkins and apples for picking, and they should last well into next week. Be sure to come get your Jack-o’-lanterns, apples, c***r, and other yummy treats for your Halloween parties.

As the harvest season winds down, we want to thank each and every one of you for your love and support of our farm and family. It’s been a good year for us, and we’re so very grateful to you.

Starting November 1, our hours will be Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; and closed Sunday.

10/22/2026

It's never too early to start thinking about holiday gift card shopping - especially when there's something in it for you! Zaza Ink

10/20/2026

Fall celebrations don't end in October. Save the date for St. John Paul II Parish's Annual Fall Bazaar on November 1 at the La Salle Reception Hall in Southbridge.

10/19/2026

This Weekend: The Sturbridge Federated Church's Annual Fall Church Rummage Sale and Yard Sale, Friday and Saturday, on the corner of Route 131 and Maple Street.

10/19/2026

It's never too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving. Make sure you reserve your seat at the table now. Table 3 Restaurant Group's restaurants offer a range of dining-out and catering holiday options.

10/19/2026

See the colors of fall more clearly as they change with the weather with this special fall offer from Hall Road Eye Care

10/19/2026

Hitchcock Academy resumes its Brown Bag Speaker Series with its first fall event on October 21 as local author Don Duffy delves into the Brimfield chapters of his latest book, "Native Americans React to British Incursions".

The talk – “A Rock & A Hard Place: Brimfield at Odds with the Winthrop Family” – will begin at 12:30pm with an optional lunch preceding at noon. Attendees may order a lunch or bring one in. Reservations are required for both ($10 for the talk and an additional $10 for the optional lunch) and can be made by visiting Hitchcock’s website or calling 413.245.9977. The talk will likely run approximately one hour, and additional time is reserved for questions and discussion.

For more information, visit www.hitchcockacademy.org. Hitchcock Academy is a community center located at 2 Brookfield Road in Brimfield serving the community with educational, recreational, and cultural programming.

10/19/2026

October 18-24, 2026, is the 21st annual National Friends of Libraries Week, and it’s the perfect opportunity for the staff and trustees of the Charlton Public Library to give our Friends a big shout out for all they do to make a positive impact on us every single day.

We know the Friends are always looking for new members and volunteers. They have so much fun while working to make our community better. Joining is just a click away--visit https://charltonlibrary.org/friends-of-charlton-library/ to access a membership form. Be sure to fill out the volunteer application while you’re there and you’ll get a quick response.

Joining the Friends of the Library is a terrific way to make new friends of your own, give back to our community, and make the library even better.

The mission of the Friends of Charlton Public Library is to provide assistance to the Library through fundraising endeavors and volunteer service. The Friends promote and advocate for the Library as a center for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and community gathering place. The Friends meet....

10/15/2026

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10/15/2026

Have news to share with the broader Sturbridge region? Let us help you get the word out! We are now compiling community news and upcoming events for the November issue of our new Your Hometown Direct community e-newsletter. Our deadline is October 26. Spread the word!