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.

SATURDAY - AUGUST 26

Westminster  The annual Yankee Street Fair will include games, bargain and thrift booths, food court, strawberry shortcake and a chicken barbecue at 4:30 p.m. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 138 Main St. Call (978) 874-5790 for barbecue reservations and more information.

SUNDAY - AUGUST 27

Ashburnham  Academy Skating Club is offering ice-skating lessons for all ages. Lessons begin Sunday, Sept. 6. All sessions run 12 weeks. Cost is $144. Registrations are being held at Cushing Academy Skating rink, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Dee Waterman at (978) 840-8311.

THURSDAY - AUGUST 31

Ashburnham  Academy Skating Club is offering ice-skating lessons for all ages. Lessons begin Sunday, Sept. 6. All sessions run 12 weeks. Cost is $144. Registrations are being held at Cushing Academy Skating rink on Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call Dee Waterman at (978) 840-8311.

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 9

Townsend  Enjoy an Old New England atmosphere at St. John's Annual Bazaar held on scenic Townsend Common. Mingle among friendly people, hunt for a bargain, compete in all the games and raffles, shop at the farmer's market for homegrown flowers and produce, all while enjoying good food and music. Townsend Common is at the intersection of Route 119 and 13. Have a good old-fashioned time with us from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

Other  First Church of Templeton, located on the Common, will hold a Flea Market and Artisan's Expo from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will feature a variety of flea markets and vendor tables, attic treasures, an Artisan's Expo highlighting the talent of local artists, and food galore. Spaces are still available at $15 each for vendors of flea market, craft and business Items, and all local artists and artisans who wish to share their talents are welcome to do so at no charge. For more information, to register for the Artisan's Expo, or to reserve vendor space, call (978) 939-2784.