People & Events
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.

Who's In Your Backyard? Animal tracks and other clues will be discussed from 10 a.m. to noon at NRWA's River Resource Center, 592 Main St., Groton. Join NRWA Naturalists for a tracking adventure into the woods as you search for tracks and other clues to animal activities in winter. For information, or to register, contact Ellen Frank at (978) 448-0299, or e-mail efrank@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.

The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society, Inc. will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner. Topic of this meeting is "Genealogy Workshop: Beginner's to Advance, Come and Discover Research Sources." For information, contact Mary Hasselmann at (978) 297-4484.

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

Appleseed Personnel Services, Inc. is sponsoring a dance to benefit Battered Women's Resources from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Leominster Eagles Hall, 456 Litchfield St. The evening will feature food, raffle prizes, and entertainment. Donation is $15. For information and tickets, call (978) 534- 6629.

The Steep Canyon Rangers Bluegrass Concert, a benefit for the NRWA, will be held at 8 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, 43 Main St., Nashua, N.H. (Snow date is Sunday, Jan. 21).

Sunday, January 21

A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, Eaton Street, Westminster. The breakfast, sponsored by the Westminster Lions Club, will benefit the Westminster Youth Basketball Program. Pancakes (with as many second helpings as desired), ham, and beverage will be served. Tickets are $3 each (children under 6 years old eat free).

A swing dance will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. The Duke Robillard Band will perform. A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www.dance2swing. com.

Tuesday, January 23

Story-time 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 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. Wednesday, January 24

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-yearsold. For information, call (978) 345-9637.

The Ashburnham Council on Aging, 1 Memorial Drive, will host a "Banana Bonanza" at noon. Enjoy banana cream pie, banana splits and banana bread. Donation is $1. For those who would like, lunch is available beforehand at noon and will consist of roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, winter squash and oatmeal bread. Donation is $2. For more information, or to make reservations, call (978) 827-5000.

The Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, presents a new one-day workshop - Life Transformations from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn tips on delicious/nutritious eating and practice techniques to reduce stress and improve sleep. This course is an introduction to mind calming, body-energizing rituals that include yoga, qigong, and meditation. Cost is $65 per person or $120 per couple. For information, call (978) 345- 4207, Ext. 303.

Thursday, January 25

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.

The fourth grade of Applewild School will present "The American Dream: A Musical Celebration of America's Early Heritage" at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Center for the Performing Arts, 98 Prospect St., Fitchburg. The play, written by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson; directed by Nanci Shepardson, represents an interdisciplinary effort by the Art, Shop, Drama, Social Studies, Technology, Library and Music departments of the school. For information, call (978) 342-6053.

Saturday, January 27

An Acting Workshop, led by Meghan O'Brien, will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Fitchburg Youth Library auditorium, 610 Main St. Limit 20. For more information, call (978) 345-9637.

A Ham and Bean Supper will be held at 5 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 S. Main St., Ashburnham. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children (maximum of $15 per family).

Sunday, January 28

Celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year, 4705 (2007) with noted Chinese brush painter Bruce Iverson from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Learn about Chinese culture and see a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy. Paint your birth-year glyph using ink and bamboo brushes and finish with a framed work of art. Ages 7 and up. Registration required. Cost is $10 per person. For information, or to register, call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 303.

Dance2Swing Studios presents a Beach Bop Swing Dance Party at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Loaded Dice and DJ Alan "Hep- 2theJive" will perform. A beginner friendly swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $10. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com.

Tuesday, January 30

Story-time 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 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.

The Ashburnham Council On Aging, 1 Memorial Drive, will host their monthly "Pizza and Bingo for a Buck" at noon. One dollar buys your lunch, dessert and a bingo card. All seniors welcome. Transportation available. For more information, or to make reservations, call (978) 827-5000.