PEOPLE & EVENTS
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.

 The family of Bob LeBlanc, of West Townsend, will host the second annual Robert J. Leblanc Memorial Golf Tournament at Townsend Ridge Country Club. Registration begins at noon, followed by a Shotgun Start at 1 p.m. and a buffet served at 6 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the American Lung Association Lung Cancer Discovery Award Grant. Donations of any amount or value are appreciated. Please contact Rhonda Collins at (978) 597-6929, rcollins@groton.org if you would like to sponsor.

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.

 The 9th Annual Wachusett Music Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. The MusicFest, on Saturday, will feature THE FOOLS, Clutch Grabwell, and The Howl. Admission is: for adults $5 (online) or $10 at the door; children ages 6-12 $5; children ages 5 and under free. The BluesFest, on Sunday, will feature Elvin Bishop; Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers; Shemekia Copeland; and Jon Short. Admission is: for adults $25 (online) or $30 at the door; children ages 6-12 $5; children ages 5 and under free. For more information, call (978) 464-2300.

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 10 Ashburnham

 The Historical Piano Concert Series, from the Frederick Piano Collection, will be performed at 4 p.m. at the Ashburnham Community Church, Main Street (Route 12). The Trio Bella will perform - Heather and Rebecca Fetrow, sopranos and Barbara Fetrow Suhrstedt, piano. For more information, call (978) 827-6232 or visit their Web site at www.frederickcollection.org. Admission is $10, children and students, free. The hall is wheelchair accessible.

Townsend

 "Useful Plants; Edibles and Medicinals; Facts and Folklore" will be presented by herbalist Joanie MacPhee of Townsend at 10 a.m. Explore part of Townsend State Forest off of South Row Road in Townsend. Participants should meet at the Hannaford Supermarket parking lot on Route 119 across from North Middlesex Regional High School to carpool to the site. Joanie will teach about the plants along the trail and explain their uses, past and present. For more information, call Joanie at (978) 597-2409 or Emily Norton at (978) 597-3553.

MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 11 Ashburnham

 The Ashburnham Council on Aging will sponsor their monthly Holiday Party - celebrating Labor Day - at noon, at 1 Memorial Drive. The meal will consist of Yankee pot roast, mashed potatoes, summer squash and mandarin oranges. A donation of $2 is requested. There will be door prizes. All seniors are invited. For more information, or to make reservations, call (978) 827-5000.

Westminster  The Forbush Memorial Library's Chess Club will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the library, 118 Main St. For all ages. For more information, stop by or call the library, at (978) 874-7416.

TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 12 Ashburnham

 Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, in conjunction with the Ashburnham Board of Health, will hold a free well adult clinic for the general public from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Ashley Court, School Street and from 11 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center, 1 Memorial Drive. Blood pressure screening available; no appointment needed. For more information, call (978) 425-6675.