People & Events
Saturday, January 13

Stop by the Townsend Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to say hello to its new staff members - Children's Librarian Stacy Schuttler and Library Technician Karen Savage; and enjoy warm beverages and goodies while you are there. For information, call the library at (978) 597-1714.

A Chicken Pot Pie Supper will be served at 5 p.m. at First Church of Templeton, located on Templeton Common. The family-style supper includes chicken pot pie, vegetables, beverage and a piece of homemade pie for dessert. Tickets are $8 per adult, $4 per child, with children under 5 free. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 939-2784.

A "Winterfest Dinner" will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. The dinner will include ham or meatloaf, salad, mashed potatoes, carrots, broccoli with cheese sauce, beverage, cheesecake or cookies. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults; $5 for children ages 6 to 12 (children under 6 eat free). For information, call Louise Rathier at (978) 874-0639.

Sunday, January 14

The Montachusett Chorale will hold an open rehearsal for its 15th season at 6:30 p.m. in St. Leo Auditorium, 120 Main St., Leominster. No audition is necessary; reading music is not required.

"Setting Limits While Staying Connected," a free talk for parents, will be presented by David Haddad and Emmy Rainwalker from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ashburnham Community Church. This talk will give some hands-on techniques about how to set firm limits while showing caring and kindness. For information, call (978) 827-5485 or (978) 827-5553.

A swing dance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Dance2Swing Studios will present Cathy's Clown Nine-Piece Retro 50s Sock Hop Band with horns and killer four-part harmonies. A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www.dance2swing. com.

Monday, January 15

Charlies's Angels Relay for Life Team will be hold a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wendy's, 28 Pearson Blvd., Gardner. Wendy's will be donating 10 percent of the proceeds raised to The American Cancer Society. In addition, the team will be selling Hebert Chocolates and Smellie Jellies. For more information, call Co-Captain Mary Hasselmann at (978) 297-4484.

Tuesday, January 16

Storytime for all ages will be held at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St. For information, call (978) 345- 9637.

The Townsend Public Library will hold a story-time and crafts making at 10:30 a.m. in Room 2 of Memorial Hall. For children ages 2- to 4-years-old and their siblings. For information, call (978) 597-1714.

Members of the Leominster Art Association will meet at 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., North Leominster. Charlotte Wharton will be guest artist demonstrator. There is a $5 guest fee for non-members, which may be applied toward membership. Refreshments served. For more information, call Eleanor DeLibero at (978) 537-3898.

The Twin City Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ronald M. Ansin Foundation Office, 1 Main St. To learn more, contact club President Sara Marks at (978) 343-7259 or visit www.twincitytoastmasters. com.

Wednesday, January 17

A Toddler Story time will be held at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St. For children ages 2 and 3 years old. For information, call (978) 345-9637.

The Westminster Seniors Friendship Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. in St. Edward's Church hall, Church Street, Westminster. The meeting will be a birthday party and a New Year's celebration. Meetings are open to seniors 55 years of age and older in Westminster and in neighboring towns. For more information, call (978) 874-2445.

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 "Sahara Special" by Esme Raji Codell. Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates. This group is open to fourth- and fifth-graders and their parents. Stop by the library to sign up and pick up your copy of the book. Refreshments served. For more information, call (978) 597-1714.

The monthly dinner meeting of the Appleseed Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Slattery's Back Room Restaurant, Fitchburg. Dr. Deborah Gelinas, Neurologist, at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, will give a presentation on "Maximizing Your Memory." For information, contact Phyllis Grammont at (978) 784-9202. Thursday, January 18

Tale Time will be held at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St. For children ages 4 and 5 years old. For information, call (978) 345-9637.

Ashburnham senior citizens and friends are invited to a Holiday Party at noon at the Ashburnham Council on Aging, 1 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Lunch will consist of chicken stuffed classic sage, rice pilaf with mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and a brownie for dessert. A donation of $2 is requested. For more information, or to make reservations, call (978) 827-5000. Transportation available.

Friday, January 19

The Ashburnham Conservation Trust's "ACT 3rd Friday" coffeehouse presents "Ladies Triumph", a talented hammered and mountain dulcimer duo, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, Ashburnham. Following intermission, Dr. Lisa Standley will share her slides and experiences in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Baked goods as well as coffee and herbal teas served. Suggested donation is $5. For information, call (978) 827-4301.

Saturday, January 20

Karen Bellefeuille reads and shares stories with her puppet friends at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St. For children ages 4 and up. For information, call (978) 345-9637.

The Turnpike Rod and Gun Club will host a Baked Haddock Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the club house on Corey Hill Road, Ashburnham. Haddock, potatoes, vegetables and bread will be served. Tickets are $8. For information and reservations, call (978) 827-3361.