People & Events

Friday, November 10

+ "Moonchildren" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in McKay Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 665-3347.

+ The hilarious comedy, "Don't Drink the Water" by Woody Allen, will be performed at 8 p.m. at St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School, Fitchburg. Tickets are $6. For information, call (978) 342-3212.

Saturday, November 11

+ A Christmas Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peoples Congregational Church, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call Greta at (978) 827-4209.

+ The "Circle of Artists" will host a reception for its art show and exhibit from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Westminster Senior Center, upstairs in the American Legion Hall, 127 Main St., Westminster. The reception will feature artwork by local artists, music and refreshments. Hours for the exhibit will be today from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. For information, call Virginia Krul at (978) 874-0375.

+ The Ashburnham Little League will hold their annual banquet at Oakmont Regional High School. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m., catered by the Outback Steakhouse. Following dinner, a "meet and greet" with representatives from the Worcester Tornadoes and photo opportunities for the players with Twister, the Tornadoes mascot will be held. A slideshow will follow and the evening will end with trophies and yearbooks presented to all the players.

+ The 231st United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held at 6 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster. Guest of Honor will be Sergeant USMC (Ret.) Charles "Chuck" A. Taliano. The evening will feature dinner, dancing, a celebration of country and military service, door prizes and raffle. Dress is coat and tie or military uniform. Tickets are $35 per person. For information, call (978) 345-9566 or (978) 534-7538. Sponsored by the Marine Corps League, North Central Detachment 1076.

+ "Moonchildren" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in McKay Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 665-3347.

+ The Thayer Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Toshimasa Francis Wada, will present an "Evening of Elegance" at 8 p.m. at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg. The audience will be treated to an elegant evening of 17th and 18th century music. For information, call Nancy Creamer at (978) 466-1800.

+ The hilarious comedy, "Don't Drink the Water" by Woody Allen, will be performed at 8 p.m. at St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School, Fitchburg. Tickets are $6. For information, call (978) 342-3212.

Sunday, November 12

+ "Moonchildren" will be performed at 2 p.m. in McKay Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 665-3347.

+ The women's world music ensemble Libana will perform at 2:30 p.m. at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.. Libana performs women's music and dance from diverse cultures, including Africa, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. For information, call (978) 345-9635

+ First Church of Templeton, located on Templeton Common, will hold a Contemporary Music Service at 5 p.m. featuring "AWAKEN!", a local Christian music band. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. For information, call (978) 249-4163 or (978) 939-2008.

+ A Swing Dance and Veteran's Day fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. This event will feature a pot luck buffet, silent auction, "Dime a Dance", and door prizes. Dress is G.I., Vintage, Retro, or Casual. A group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center Inc. Presented by Dance2Swing Studios. For information, call (978) 263-7220.

Tuesday, November 14

+ The Townsend Women's Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the West Townsend Reading Room, corner of Canal Street and Dudley Road. Bettye Johnson, director, will chair the business portion of the meeting. A moment of silence will be held in memory of Lifetime Honorary Member Anna May who passed away on Oct. 15. Under the direction of Fran Bosowski, the program for the meeting will be presented by the Golden Smoothies, founded by Anna May in 1981. They will present a vocal musical program, Strolling down Memory Lane. Refreshments served; guests welcome. For information, call Ginny Welch at (978) 597-6651.

Wednesday, November 15

+ Westminster Senior Friendship club will meet at St. Edward's church hall on Church St. at 1:30 p.m. Entertainment will be Jeanine Girouard at the keyboard. Seniors 55 years and older and neighboring townspeople welcome to join. For information call (978) 874-2445.

+ The Second Annual "Taste of North Central" will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Fitchburg. Sample foods from over 30 prominent area restaurants. Tickets are $30 per person; a silent auction will be held. Proceeds to benefit the Montachusett Opportunity Council's programs for children and families. For tickets or information, call (978) 345-7040, Ext. 14.

+ The Gardner Community Partnership for Children will host "Healthy Eating & Exercise for Preschoolers and Families" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library, 55 W. Lynde St., Gardner. Refreshments, games and prizes available. For information, call (978) 630-3354.

+ The Townsend Public Library will hold a Parent-Student Book Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1 of Memorial Hall. The group will be reading and talking about "Gifts from the Sea" by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock. Open to fourthand fifth-graders and their parents. Stop by the library to sign up and pick up your copy of the book. Refreshments served. For information, call (978) 597-1714.

+ "Moonchildren" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in McKay Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 665-3347.

Thursday, November 16

+ "Moonchildren" will be performed at 6 p.m. in McKay Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 665-3347.

+ The Douglas E. Hicks, VFW Post 7389, located on Eaton Street, Westminster, will host their annual Turkey and Meat Raffle, beginning at 7 p.m. There will also be three jumbo lobster featured spins and a Turkey Basket Raffle. Proceeds help support the post's Community Christmas Dinner, which welcomes the public in sharing a free turkey dinner and Christmas Day fellowship. For tickets, information, or to volunteer, contact Wayne Donelson or Kathy at (978) 874- 9928.

+ Boston's Show of Hands Theatre Company troupe will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Kent Recital Hall, Fitchburg State College. Performers offer rare insights into the world of the Deaf Community through the use of their improvised theatre works in American Sign Language.Vocal translation provided for the benefit of the non-deaf audience. For information, call (978) 665-3347.