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.

FRIDAY - AUGUST 4

 In conjunction with the Applewild School Summer Camp from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Applewild School, Fitchburg, will be hosting an Admissions Open House at the Marshall Lower School Building, 98 Prospect Street. Applewild provides outstanding preparation for girls and boys, grades K through 9 with an average class size of 15 students. For further information, please contact Terry Perlmutter, Director of Admission at Applewild School, 120 Prospect Street, Fitchburg, MA, 978-342-6053 ext.110 or visit our Web site at www.applewild.org. Limited spaces are still available for the Fall of 2006.

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.