Distractions vie for our attention, and shiny objects can derail our productivity. But sometimes we enhance our creativity not by cutting out, but rather by adding on.

The Jesse Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, will hold an Embroidery Basics program for adults on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

A new pair of dancers has been crowned the winners of Dancing for the Thread, which raised $93,364 to support the Thread. David and Sydney Lockerbie were both the top fundraisers and the judges’ pick ...