PEOPLE & EVENTS
ONGOING - SEPTEMBER 30 Other  'Historic Treasures Reflect The Storied Past of North Central Massachusetts.' Don't miss the last opportunity to view this display of rare and valuable antiques and memorabilia. Historical societies from 16 surrounding towns have arranged displays to form a collection never before gathered in one place. It can be viewed at The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St., Gardner, open Wed. - Sun. from 1 - 4 p.m. For more info call (978) 632-3277 or e-mail info@thegardnermuseum. com. Museum admission $3.

SUNDAY - JULY 30 Ashburnham  Ashburnham Community Church Summer Band Concert series, at Winchester Park at 5 p.m. for Jay Sharon (60s & 70s). There will be hot grilled food, baked goods, ice cream, attendance prizes, children's prizes and fellowship! All concerts are sponsored by local businesses. Bring a chair, or blanket and enjoy the free concert.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 2 Westminster  Summer Band Concert series, on the Town Common, on Academy Hill, from 7 to 9 p.m. free of charge and open to the public. Bring your chairs and blankets, came out to listen to the band, enjoy the nice weather, and socialize. Refreshments are available for a modest fee.

Ashby

 Ashby Band concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Ashby Common. The Ashby Band will perform marches, light classical overtures, show tunes, pop medleys, children's favorites and guest artists. Refreshments provided. Rain dates at end of season.

Townsend

 Free well adult clinic from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Senior Center, Main Street. Sponsored by the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Townsend Board

of Health. Blood pressure screening available. No appointment necessary. For information, contact Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice, at (978) 425-6675.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 6 Other  Country jamboree fund-raiser from1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 296 School St., Winchendon. For adults only (18 and over). The jamboree will feature a picnic buffet serving sandwiches, homemade baked beans, potato salad, desserts and coffee; raffles throughout the day; and entertainment by featured bands The Weathered Roads Band starring Sonja Robins, Knight Riderz, and Gary Shanks and Friends. Tickets are $5, and are available at the Music Forum in Winchendon or at the door the day of the show. All monies raised goes directly to Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue of Winchendon, a non-profit, no kill animal rescue group that takes in abused, unwanted and neglected dogs throughout the state. It is maintained entirely by volunteers and relies on fund-raisers and donations to help the animals.

TUESDAY - AUGUST 8 Ashburnham  Free well adult clinic from 10 to 10:45 a.m., Ashley Court, School Street. Sponsored by the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Ashburnham Board of Health. Blood pressure screening available. No appointment necessary. For information, contact Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice, at (978) 425-6675.

 Free well adult clinic from 11 a.m. to noon, Senior Center, 1 Memorial Drive. Sponsored by the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Ashburnham Board of Health. Blood pressure screening available. No appointment necessary. For information, contact Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice, at (978) 425-6675.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 9 Westminster  Summer Band Concert series, on the Town Common, on Academy Hill, from 7 to 9 p.m. free of charge and open to the public. Bring your chairs and blankets, came out to listen

to the band, enjoy the nice weather, and socialize. Refreshments are available for a modest fee.

Ashby

 Ashby Band concert starts at 7:30 p.m., Ashby Common. The Ashby Band will perform marches, light classical overtures, show tunes, pop medleys, children's favorites and guest artists. Refreshments provided. Rain dates at end of season.

Townsend

 Free well adult clinic: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Atwood Acres, Dudley Road. Sponsored by the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Townsend Board of Health. Blood pressure screening available. No appointment necessary. For information, contact Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice, at (978) 425-6675.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 13 Westminster  The 19th Annual Town Benefit Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Common at Academy Hill. Free admission and parking. Live music all day! Features are a huge Chinese auction, food, free health screenings at the Lions Sightmobile, children's flea market, games, face-paining and crafts, a Farmer's Market, a dunk tank and more. All proceeds to benefit "Neighbors Helping Neighbors," the Westminster Town Benefit Fund. We are still accepting donations for the Farmer's Market, Chinese auction and bake sale. For more information, call Melinda Estelle at (978) 874-6494.

WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 16 Westminster

 Summer Band Concert series, on the Town Common, on Academy Hill, from 7 to 9 p.m. free of charge and open to the public. Bring your chairs and blankets, came out to listen to the band, enjoy the nice weather, and socialize. Refreshments are available for a modest fee.