uxbridge Library Calendar

by Amor Towles, July 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Bookies Club - The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.

July 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Fortnite Tournament (ages 8+) –

July 17 at 6 p.m.

July 26 at 10 a.m. (Uxbridge Fire Dept)

Uxbridge Free Public Library is located at 15 north Main St. in Uxbridge www.uxbridgelibrary.org

508-278-8624

SUMMEr rEADIng: This summer, Find Your Voice! with the Uxbridge Free Public Library during our summer reading program. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. For more information visit uxbridge library. beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app to track the minutes you read.

WATEr COnSErVATIOn AnD

YOUr gArDEn: ZOOM nEW: ADULT CrAFT CIrCLE

Thursday, July 20th at 6:30 p.m., join us on Zoom for a virtual lecture about best tips for water conservation in your garden. Led by instructor Kate Donovan, this program from Blackstone Valley Veggie gardens is supported by the Board of Library Trustees. Blackstone Valley Veggie gardens offers lectures on a variety of gardening topics. Visit our website calendar to register.

(JULY 6 AnD 20 AT 4PM)

Do you love to craft? Are you looking for a crafting community? Bring your crochet, knitting, needlepoint or any

Country Music Club dances

The new England Country Music Club has announced their July events. On Sunday, July 9th, "Al Carter and the nashville Boys" band will perform and on Sunday, July 23rd, DJ Bob rumrill will provide "Oldies & Classic Country" music.

Doors open at 12:15 p.m., music 1-5 p.m. at the Progressive Club 18 Whitin St., north Uxbridge.FMI: http://www. Facebook.com/nECountryMusicClub craft project to work on and meet others with similar interests! no registration. register now For Theses Events...

ADULT PrOgrAMS gentle Flow Yoga – Mondays, July 17, 24, and Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.

Craft Circle - July 6 and 20 at 4 p.m.

Cardmaking Hands-On Workshop – July 10 at 6:15 p.m.

PopUp Library at the Senior Center –July 21 at 11:30 a.m.

Embroidery 101 with Madonna Terlizzi – July 27 at 6 p.m.

Book-a-Librarian – need help downloading e-books and using other library digital resources? Contact the library to book a 30-minute appointment with a librarian for hands-on tech assistance.

Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

JOIn A BOOK CLUB:

Uxbridge Senior Center Club - Flying Solo by Linda Holmes, July 11 at 1 p.m. Historical Fiction Club - rules of Civility

YOUTH & TEEn PrOgrAMS

Teen Book-In-A-Bag (ages 13+) – Pick up your themed book-in-a-bag choice between July 1-15

Teen guinea Pig Workshop (ages 12+) –July 6 at 6 p.m.

Teen Movie night (ages 13+) – July 20 at 6 p.m.

Teen Strength Training (ages 12-19) –Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 at 6 p.m.

Beach Mason Jars (ages 8-12) – July 5 at 3:30 p.m.

Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins (all ages) – July 6 & 20 at 11 a.m. games on the Lawn – Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wise guys Music Bingo (ages 11-19) –July 7 at 12 p.m.

Lego Challenge Build (ages 6+) – July 11 & 25 at 4 p.m.

Family Candy Bar Bingo | Theme: Cats (ages 6+) – July 13 at 6 p.m.

Kids guinea Pig Workshop (ages 6-11) –

Parrots Talk Craft (ages 4-7) - July 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Clay Time (ages 8-18) - July 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Affirmation Bead Bracelets (ages 8-12)

– July 21 at 11:30 a.m.

Build Wave (ages 6+) – July 27 at 6 p.m.

Henna by Jen (ages 10+) – July 28 at 11:30 a.m.

STOrYTIMES & PLAYgrOUPS

(registration required):

Baby Storytime (0-2 years) – Mondays, July 10 & 24 at 11:30 a.m.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime (2-4 years)

– Mondays, July 17 & 31 at 11:30 a.m.

Baby Bumble - Socialization playgroup read Around Uxbridge (All ages) – July 12 at 10 a.m. (Sunburst Blueberry Farm), July 19 at 10 a.m. (riverbend Farm), &

(0-2 years) – July 5 & 18 at 11 a.m.

Toddler Tumble- Socialization playgroup (2-5 years) – Tuesdays, July 11 & 25 at 11 a.m.

DrOP-In PrOgrAMS: Crafty Wednesdays - Mornings and afternoons

FMI visit: uxbridgelibrary.org or call us at 508-278-8624.

Intrepid Readers Group to meet

The Intrepid readers group at the Simon Fairfield Public Library, 290 Main Street, Douglas, will be meeting on Tuesday, July 11th, 6:30 p.m. All are welcomed to join us to discuss Peter Balakian's Black Dog of Fate, a memoir which traces the author's awakening to his family's Armenian heritage, overshadowed by Turkey's genocide against Armenians in 1915.

Call the Library, 508-476-2695, for a copy of the book, available in print. Homemade treats will be offered, inspired by the book.

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Thinking back to their time together as kids and teenagers, Muradian says of Costanza’s accomplishment, “To be perfectly honest, I am not at all surprised. World Champion, yes, but knowing he was successful? not one bit. Eric was a star athlete for the northbridge rams on the baseball diamond, and was a menace (I say that with nothing but admiration) on the 4Squares court”.

4-Squares has not yet become a professional sport which is why it is more commonly referred to as a “game”. With the popularity gaining steam, this may be a matter of time as there are negotiations being had to have the event broadcasted on ESPn or one of their affiliated networks next year. When asked why he loves 4-Squares so much, Costanza says, “It’s not just a physical athletic sport. Don’t get me wrong, there is a ton of athleticism involved, but there is so much strategy, planning and psychology involved as well.” And what about the future of 4-

Costanza with two of his children at the old Riverdale Park 4-Squares court where he learned the game.

Above Eric shares the trophy with his children; Trysta, Desiree and CJ. At right a victorious Costanza with trophy in-hand after winning the World’s 4Squares Championships in Bridgton, Maine.

Squares? He goes on to say, “I’ve been saying for over 15 years that 4-Squares should absolutely be an Olympic sport. I know it’s looked at as a bit of a quirky and maybe even ridiculous kid game but so wasn’t pickle ball once upon a time and look how that’s taken off. I see things like corn hole and tag on ESPn and I look forward to the day that 4Squares get its time to shine and be notarized for the fascinating athletic and strategic sport that it is.”

For now, the World Championships is held in Maine, but Muradian would be open to bringing this event to where some consider to be the 4-Squares hub as he excitedly remarks, “Worcester County has so much to offer and helping promote local tourism would certainly be something I would commit to. If Bridgton, Maine decides to stop hosting the event, I can think of no better place to continue the World Championships than right here where the reigning WOrLD CHAMPIOn - ErIC COSTAnZA - lives!

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