WEEKEND PICK: SHEEP SATURDAY!

March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb...
...so while the weather is nice, why not spend a day learning about sheep with your child(ren). Two options tomorrow are Woolapalooza at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln OR the Sheep Shearing Open House at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton.

WOOLAPALOOZA
Where: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets & preregistration required. $12, non-member adults & $10 non-member children. Children under age 3 are free.
What: It's a day to to celebrate sheep! Come for the fiber, food, lambs, activities, and the sheep who make them possible. Visit the sheep-to-sweater interpretive trail, including traditional hand shearing, washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing. Border collies will be demonstrating their uncanny herding sensibilities. Event is rain or shine.
Your ticket price provides critical support for our education and conservation programs.
Registration: Call Drumlin Farm and register by phone with a credit card at 781-259-2200.

SHEEP SHEARING OPEN HOUSE
Where: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary in Princeton from noon to 4 p.m.
Cost: $10 for non-member adults
What: Sheep grazing led to the development of the many meadow habitats of the sanctuary. Meet Rubus, Hope, and Taggley and learn how sheep are sheared, how wool is made into warm sweaters, and how the team of munchers is being used experimentally to manage open meadows as wildlife See wool demonstrations including spinning, weaving, felting, and knitting.
Info: Call 978-464-2712.

Meet Patriots Legend Steve Grogan & Help Families Affected by Cerebral Palsy & Cystic Fibrosis

This Saturday, you can meet Patriots legend Steve Grogan at a charity event from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at The Skybox Restaurant in Tewksbury on Route 38. KBK Sports is hosting a Fans Press Conference with New England Patriots Legend Steve Grogan. Tickets are $15, with $5 of every ticket going to C2 Mission (www.c2mission.org). The ticket price includes an 8x10 colored glossy photo, autograph opportunity, photo opportunity, and a chance to participate in a special Q&A with Steve Grogan. Tickets are limited to 200.
A true warrior and a fan favorite, Grogan played 16 seasons (1975-90) with the New England Patriots setting numerous passing records, passing yardage (26, 886 yards), completions (1,879) and touchdown passes (182).
C2 Mission is a Foundation benefitting children and families affected by Cerebral Palsy and Cystic Fibrosis. Run and operated by Jon & Lauren Goode, C2 Mission was started because Alison Thomas (niece of Jon & Lauren Goode) suffers from Cystic Fibrosis and Jon overcame Cerebral Palsy. A native of Natick, Jon is the Director of Corporate Communications for the Lowell Spinners, Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
If you can not attend Saturday's event but still want to help C2 Mission, autographed 8x10 photos of Grogan ($15) or an autographed NE Patriots mini-helmet (old logo) ($25) can be ordered. (Add $5 for shipping, if you cannot pick up the item in person in Lowell)
For information or to order tickets please call Jon at 978-805-5106 or e-mail him at jgoode@lowellspinners.com