CALENDAR

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

Central Fire Station Open House: 10 to 11 a.m., 14 Washington St. The Central Fire Station Reuse Committee invites the citizens of Ayer to attend an open house to view the Central Fire Station, learn about the upcoming warrant article and ask any questions about the future of the structure.

Homecoming Fall Festival: ASRHS, noon to 3:30 p.m. (rain or shine). Food, carnival games, prizes!

Drive One 4 UR School: ASRHS parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain or shine), sponsored by Gervais Ford. Look at a new car and Ford will donate $20 to the school.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

Sunday breakfast: The Ayer Sportsman's Club resumes its Sunday Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., until Mother's Day. The breakfast menu includes pancakes, French toast, omelets, sausage, bacon and ham, and free coffee and juice. Full breakfast $7. Orders-to-go also available. Proceeds benefit the children's fund. (Room rentals also available." The club is located at 255 Snake Hill Road, Ayer.

Youth archery clinic: Two sessions: 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ayer Gun & Sportsmen's Club, 255 Snake Hill Road, Ayer. Free to all youth ages 9 to 16. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. All equipment needed for the day will be provided. Space is limited to 15 archers per session so call Barry at 978-204-8277 or the cub at 978-772-9748 to reserve your space.

MONDAY, OCT. 15

Board of Health: 5 p.m., Town Hall.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

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Veterans agent: 5 p.m., Town Hall.

Library Trustees: 6 p.m., Library

Board of Selectmen: 7 p.m., Town Hall.

Communications Committee: 7:30 p.m., Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17

Last day to register for the November election: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Town clerk's office.

School Committee: 7 p.m., Middle School.

Ayer Historical Commission: 7 p.m., Town Hall. Meeting for anyone interested in forming an historical society in Ayer, concluding with a presentation by commission member Barry Schwarzel, who authored the recently published Images of America book on the history of Ayer.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19

Flu clinic: 9:30 a.m., Council on Aging

SATURDAY, OCT. 20

Recycling Your Reusables: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Middle School. Please see below for details.

SUNDAY, OCT. 21

Sunday breakfast: The Ayer Sportsman's Club resumes its Sunday Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., until Mother's Day. The breakfast menu includes pancakes, French toast, omelets, sausage, bacon and ham, and free coffee and juice. Full breakfast $7. Orders-to-go also available. Proceeds benefit the children's fund. (Room rentals also available." The club is located at 255 Snake Hill Road, Ayer.

SAVE THE DATE

Recycle Your Reusables Day

Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Ayer-Shirley Regional Middle School, 1 Hospital Road, Shirley.

Here's what you can bring

household goods, appliances

furniture paper and media shredding

bicycles, helmets, supplies ($)

rigid plastic: kids' toys, lawn furniture, etc.

textiles: clothing, linen, shoes, leather

goods usable construction items, paint, tools, hardware

all brands of athletic shoes

wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches

books, CDs, DVDs, video games

electronics ($)

Styrofoam

wood pellet/bird seed bags, chip bags, granola bar wrappers

and much more. For the complete list see bit.ly/ryrbring

Gently used sporting goods sale

Donate used sporting gear and pick up what you need at bargain prices.

Free and open to all with a donation of nonperishable foods for Loaves & Fishes.

For more information or to volunteer, email Ayerrecycles@gmail.com or call 978-496-5839.

Attention runners!

Registration is now open for the Ayer Fire Department's 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Road Race on Thursday, Nov. 22. The first 475 to register will receive a T-shirt! Registration ends on Nov. 18. Race begins at 8 a.m. sharp regardless of weather. For more, go to www.ayer.ma.us/Pages/AyerMA_Fire/info