CLINTON
Billy Winn Youth Basketball: registration is open for students in kindergarten through grade 2. Register at https://www.sportsmanager.us/BWBA.htm or visit the Billy Winn Basketball Association Facebook page.
Veteran's Breakfast Buffet and Social: 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. All veterans welcome. The center opens to the public at 10 a.m.
Fuel Assistance: appointments on Fridays, Jan. 19 and Feb. 2, 16. To be put on a schedule to be seen at WHEAT Community Connections, 272 High St., call (978) 342-4520.
Free Community Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20; Church of the Good Shepherd, 209 Union St. For information, call (978) 365-5169.
Short Story Reading Group: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 20; Bigelow Library, 54 Walnut St. Read “They Grind Exceeding Small,” by Ben Ames Williams. Future meetings are Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24. Copies of the book are available at the library desk.
Film and Discussion: "Friends from France," 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21; Museum of Russian Icons, 230 Union St. Free. For information, call (978) 598-5000. Members $10, nonmembers $15. Two young French people undertake a clandestine mission to help Jewish refuseniks escape the USSR and become enmeshed in a brutal, absurd and dangerous underworld. Ariana Cohen-Halberstam, artistic director of the Boston Jewish Film Festival, will introduce the film and lead a discussion. In French, Hebrew, English and Russian, with English subtitles.
Intergenerational Yoga: 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, Jan. 22; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St.
Caregiver Series: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23: Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. To register, call Donna at (978) 733-4747, ext. 303. Dennis Goguen, licensed social worker from Clinton Hospital, will speak about "The Struggle for Caregivers Who Care for Someone With Behaviors Associated With Dementia."
Diabetes Management: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. The Visiting Nurse Association will discuss the topic. To sign up, call (978) 733-4747.
Cardmaking Class: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. MacArts will run the class. To register, call Allyson at (978) 733-4747.
How-To Programs: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St. "How to Learn a New Language Without Leaving Your Couch," will show attendees how to access Mango Languages; bring a wireless device if available. 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, "How to Research Health Topics Online"; 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, "How to Get Narcan Trained," with a professional Narcan trainer. 6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9 and 16, "How to Improve Parent/Child Relationships Through Listening," with Kim Kerrigan. Registration requested, but not required. Call (978) 365-4160.
Upcycled Cat Shelter Building Event: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1; Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St. For information, contact Laura to RSVP at laurambogart@gmail.com, or text or call Karen Bacon at (978) 790-7302. Come and help build shelters for strays this winter. Reserve your kit in advance, or come to understand more about our missions for animals and the environment. All are welcome. Co-hosted by the Wachusett Region Sustainable Communities and Positive Change for Animals,
Free Community Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4; Clinton Spanish Church, 250 Church St. All are welcome.
Mohegan Sun Trip: Sunday, Feb. 11; 8 a.m. depart from Shaw's Plaza, 9:30 a.m. arrive at Mohegan Sun, 5 p.m. depart Mohegan Sun, 6:30 p.m. arrive back at Shaw's Plaza. Cost per person is $29 and includes driver's gratuity. For reservations, call Fran Morabito, (978) 368-8306. Package includes free buffet or $15 food voucher and $10 free bet.
Preschool Applications: are being accepted by the Clinton Public Schools through Friday, Feb. 16. For an application, visit www.clinton.k12.ma.us or contact Nicole Little at 150 School St., (978) 365-4200, ext. 234, or littlen@clinton.k12.ma.us.
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 27 through May 8; Clinton Adult Learning Center, 150 School St. Free. To register, call (978) 365-4226. Attendees must speak English and be eligible for citizenship.
Irish Night: doors open 6 p.m., show starts 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3; Clinton Town Hall. Balcony tickets $15 each, limited table seats $25 each, available at the door. Tickets may also be purchased at The Item office, Tinker's Cart and Sunrise Boutique starting Monday, Jan 22. To reserve a table of 10 for $250, call Mark O'Toole at (508) 523 5645. Cash or checks payable to the Clinton Exchange Club are accepted. The Singing “Irish” Trooper with Mary Collarusso will headline the event; warming up the crowd will be Shamus Pender and Kiren McNally. Beer and wine will be sold in the lobby.
Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles, through Sunday, June, 10; Museum of Russian Icons, 230 Union St. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Members free, nonmembers, $15. Explore Ukrainian culture through one of its most ancient and valued traditions. Rushnyky are ornately embroidered woven textiles that function at the core of many life-cycle ceremonies and rituals of the Ukrainian people. The exhibition will feature more than 80 rushnyky, Ukrainian icons and related artifacts.
Mitten Tree: The Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St., is collecting mittens, hats and scarves for children. For information, call (978) 365-4160 or email register@bigelowlibrary.org. Donations of new items will be accepted at the library until Wednesday, Jan. 31. All items will be donated to children in need through local charities.
Youth Basketball Registration: is open for the BWBA 2017-18 season. For grades 3 through 8. For information or to register, visit https://www.sportsmanager.us/BWBA.htm or the Billy Winn Basketball Association Facebook page.
42nd Leprechaun Convention: Saturday, March 10. Parade begins at noon in the parking lot of the Elks Lodge, 128 School St. Convention starts at 12:30 p.m. at Clinton Town Hall. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The Mulligan Stew Irish band will entertain visitors until the parade arrive. The AOH corned beef dinner begins at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, with the Brennan Brothers Irish band performing in the function hall.
Overeaters Anonymous: 8:30 a.m. Sundays; Health Alliance Clinton Hospital, 201 Highland St., conference room A and B (second floor). For information, call Shawna at (617) 697-9872.
Item Appeal Representatives: 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; St. John's church, 80 Union St. Volunteers available to help residents fill out applications for assistance.
Home-Schooled Children: State law requires parents to register with the local school system. Home-school applications may be requested from the Superintendent's Office, 150 School St., or by calling (978) 365-4200.
Upcoming at the Clinton Senior Center: Mahjong and Pitch, 1 p.m. Friday. Strength and Balance, 9 a.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Tai Chi, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Intergenerational Yoga class, 9:45 a.m. Mondays for January and February only. Caregivers Support meetings, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Knitting Group, 9 a.m. Wednesdays. 271 Church St. For information, call Allyson McElhiney, program coordinator, at (978) 733-4747, ext. 307.
Spanish Program: 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. For information, call (978) 733-4747.
English Class: with Marita, 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. Free. For those interested in learning conversational English. For information, call (978) 733-4747.
Bereavement Support Group: 3-5 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. Free. For information and to register, call Chaplain Clyde Wheatley at (508) 820-4800. Brookhaven Hospice will assist people with loss and grief after the death of a loved one.
Play School Program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center, 150 School St. For infants to age 6. For information, call Laura Taylor at (978) 365-4218, ext. 231, email taylorl@clinton.k12.ma.us, on Facebook at Clinton Community Partnerships for Children or visit http://clinton.k12.ma.us/ and click on the Early Childhood tab.
The Parent Child Home Program: home-based early literacy and parenting support program to families with children who live in Clinton and Lancaster. For ages 16 months to 4 years. For information, contact Linda Weene, PCHP coordinator, at (978) 365-4217 or weenel@clinton.k12.ma.us.
Chair Yoga Class: 10:15 a.m. Thursdays; Wachusett Wellness Center (lower level), 150 School St. Free to Clinton seniors, $5 for nonseniors and those from out of town. For information, call Julianna at (508) 450-1765. Sponsored by the Council on Aging.
Veterans' Breakfast: 9-10 a.m. every third Friday; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St. For information, call (978) 733-4747.
Mother's Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; First Concern PRC, 116 Union St. For information, call (978) 365-9817. Small children welcome.
NAMI: (National Alliance on Mental illness) 6:30-9 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month; Clinton Hospital. For information, call Edie Scott at (978) 345-2214.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 10 a.m. Wednesdays; Church of the Good Shepherd, Union Street, downstairs in the library meeting room. First visit free. For information on TOPS, visit www.tops.org or, for the Clinton chapter, email Ann at aebakun@aol.com.
Seniors Bingo: 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Clinton Senior Center, 271 Church St.
Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the first and third Fridays of the month; Clinton Hospital, 201 Highland St. For information, contact Bill at (978) 534-3708 or Wilbcrt@aol.com. This small discussion group provides real-life strategies and tips.
Veterans' Exemption: Any veteran with a 50 percent or higher service-connected disability is eligible for a reduction in his or her monthly rubbish and recycling fee. For information, call the Department of Veterans' Services at (978) 365-4112.