Community Notes

Oakmont Booster Club presents St. Patrick's Day Tasting Event

The Oakmont Booster Club presents a St. Patrick's Day Tasting Event from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Colonial Hotel, 625 Betty Spring Road, Gardner. The event will feature wine, cheese, fruit and beer samples, courtesy of the Colonial Hotel and Anheuser-Busch & Budweiser. Musical entertainment will be held, courtesy of Cailte Kelley. Tickets are $15 per person. Also, those who wish to eat dinner beforehand may reserve a table for dinner in Carmela's or Papou's Pub or take advantage of a special package for overnight guests which includes dinner for two, room accommodations, and breakfast. Cost is $119.95. Guests must present event tickets to the front desk at check-in or to the wait staff (if only having dinner) and The Colonial Hotel will donate 20 percent of receipts to the Oakmont Booster Club. For information, or tickets, contact Gabe Goodale at (978) 874-5349; Kathy Anderson at (978) 874-1689; Judy Denzer at (978) 874-1680; Cindy Christian at (978) 827-4306; Maureen Lampa at (978) 731-9993; or Maureen Dupuis at The Colonial Hotel (978) 630-2500 Ext. 455.

Forbush Memorial announces recent library purchases

In response to recent suggestions for library purchases, the following have arrived at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. For history buffs: "Hitler's Beneficiaries" by German historian Gotz Aly about how the economic workings of the Third Reich changed our understanding of why ordinary Germans supported the Nazi state. For matters concerning the family: "The Proper Care and Feeding of Marriage" by Psychologist Dr. Laura Schlessinger might be of interest for anyone who has had wrangles with his/her significant other. With over 68 million dogs that are part of the American family life, "Cesar's Way, the Natural Everday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems" by Cesar Millan will help the reader to understand how dogs respond to exercise, discipline, and affection (in that order). Finally, for the crafters and chefs among us have requested "Knitting with Ribbon Yarn" by Tracy Chapman, "The Complete Mosaic Handbook" by Sarah Kelly, "Southern Living: Our Readers Top-Rated Recipes" compiled by Jane E. Gentry, and "Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook" by the Editors of Vegetarian Times.

For more information, call the library at (978) 874-7416.

Eddy's Chowder House opens for Lenten season

Eddy's Chowder House will be open during the Fridays of Lent - Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. The menu includes clam chowder, corn chowder, and fish chowder. Cost is $3 per 12-ounce cup; $4 per pint (16-ounces); and $8 per quart (32-ounces) for eat-in or take-out. For more information, call Louise T. Rathier, at (978) 874-0639.