CALENDAR

27 FRIDAY

The Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library will hold an art sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, April 28, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in the lobby of the library, 610 Main St. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library. For information, call (978) 345-9639.

The 9th annual Art In Bloom will be on display from noon to 4 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Throughout all the Museum's galleries, talented individuals "share their flair" for floral designs. For more information, call (978) 345-4207 or visit www. fitchburgartmuseum.org.

The Leominster Art Association, Inc. will celebrate its 42nd Annual Art/Craft/Photography Exhibit from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Leo's School auditorium, 108 Main St., Leominster. For information, call (978) 537-3898.

The fifth annual Taste Of Spring will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Donation is $35 and helps support museum activities. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 306.

A Pajama Party scrapbooking workshop will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster. For information on prices and registration, contact Kristin Tegg at (978) 877-0569.

An Extravaganza Variety Show will be performed at 7 p.m. at North Middlesex Regional High School, 19 Main St., Townsend. For information, call the school at (978) 597-8721.

Oakmont Regional High School will perform its Spring Musical "Hello Dolly" at 7:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. For information, call (978) 827-5907.

The renowned Reduced Shakespeare Company will present "Completely Hollywood (abridged)" at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. For information, call (978) 665-3709.

28 SATURDAY

A Spring Fling scrapbooking workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to midnight at Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster. For more information on prices and registration, contact Kristin Tegg at (978) 877-0569.

Ashby Post Office will hold a special Passport Day from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at 851 Main St. For more information, call (978) 366-0041.

The Leominster Art Association, Inc. will celebrate its 42nd Annual Art/Craft/Photography Exhibit from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Leo's School auditorium, 108 Main St., Leominster. For information, call (978) 537-3898.

The 9th annual Art In Bloom will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, April 29, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Throughout all the Museum's galleries, talented individuals "share their flair" for floral designs. Garden Tea will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (978) 345-4207 or visit www.fitchburgartmuseum. org.

Theatre at the Mount performs Seussical Jr. at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. Tickets are $6. For information, call (978) 632- 2403 or visit their Web site at http://theatre. mwcc.edu

The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be coming to Townsend United Methodist Church, 265 Main St., from noon to 2 p.m. If children have read the Harry Potter books or seen the movies, they will love this event. Enrollment is limited to 40 students between the ages of 6 and 11. Cost is $10. For information or to make reservations, call Kim and Alicia Heymann at (978) 597-5275.

"Tulip Time," a lecture by Paul Rogers, author and noted horticultural columnist, will be held at 1 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. For information, call (978) 345- 4207.

Celebrate Ashby's 240th Anniversary with a dinner and show at the Ashby Elementary School. A dinner buffet of turkey pot pie, salad, desserts and beverage will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the show "Ashby ... It's All About People" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors; $6 for children ages 6 to 12. To purchase tickets, call (978) 386-5653 or (978) 386-5557. Show only tickets, available at the door, are $5; $1 for children.

A Spring Celebration (Vappu) will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Saima Park, Scott Road,

Fitchburg. Dance music by Veikko Honkala and Juhanti Puutio will be featured; Finnish food will be served. Tickets are $12. For information and reservations, call Maija Mard at (978) 582-7717.

Oakmont Regional High School will perform its Spring Musical "Hello Dolly" at 7:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium, 9 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. For information, call (978) 827-5907.

29 SUNDAY

A Mini Spring Fling scrapbooking workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster. For more information on prices and registration, contact Kristin Tegg at (978) 877-0569. The Blessing of the Animals will be held at 10 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 10 Wachusett St., Fitchburg. All are welcome. Please bring only friendly pets on a leash or in a crate. Each family will receive a certificate of blessing. After the service, light refreshments served for animals and people.

The Leominster Art Association, Inc. will celebrate its 42nd Annual Art/Craft/Photography Exhibit from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Leo's School auditorium, 108 Main St., Leominster. For information, call Eleanor DeLibero at (978) 537-3898.

"Bonsai Techniques," presented by Michael Levin, owner of Bonsai West of Littleton, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. For information, call (978) 345-4207.

Applewild School will host a Celebration of the Arts Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. at the school, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. Registration and curriculum discussions will take place at 2 p.m., followed by student-led school tours beginning at 2:45 p.m. and a Student Instrumental and Vocal Recital at p.m., under the direction of Frank Bonanno and Erin Graham. Also taking place in the Laverack Room of the Crocker Building is the Art and Wood Shop Show in which the projects of students in grades kindergarten through nine are displayed. For information, call (978) 342-6053

Historical Piano Concert Series presents pianist Stephen Porter and cellist Katherine Kayaian at 4 p.m. at Ashburnham Community Church, 12 Chapel St., Ashburnham. Admission is $10; children and students, free. For information, call (978) 827-6232 or visit www.FrederickCollection.org.

Dance2Swing Studios presents Cathy's Clown at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. For information, visit their Web site at www. dance2swing.com.

1 TUESDAY

The Westminster Historical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at the Historical Society house, 110 Main St. Anyone with knowledge of the Finnish farmers in Westminster is invited to attend this meeting. For information, please call Betsy Hannula at (978) 874-0430.

Twin City Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ronald M. Ansin Foundation Community Conference Room, 1 Main St., Leominster. For information, call at (978) 343-7259.

The St. Bernard's CCHS Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the Development Office of the school. For information, call Sylvia Ciuffetti, (978) 342-3212 Ext. 236.

2 WEDNESDAY

The Ashburnham Council on Aging is lauding its dedication to its volunteers with a celebration at noon. The meal will be a catered affair of Chicken Cordon Bleu with supreme sauce, oven roasted red bliss potatoes, peas and pearl onions and dessert. Anyone wishing to attend can call (978) 827-5000 for reservations. Van transportation available.

North Central Charter Essential School (NCCES) celebrates National Charter School Week with an Information Session for the 2007-2008 school year at 6:30 p.m. at the school, located at Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg. Meet with students, parents, and staff, and discover the charter school option. For information, call (978) 345-2701 or visit www.ncces.org.

M.L. Altobelli of Westminster will present a gardening program at 7 p.m. at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. She will share techniques for keeping colorful blooms in the garden throughout the season. For information, call (978) 345-9365.

3 THURSDAY

LeTip of Twin City Professionals will meet from 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. at the Doyle Conservation Center, Abbott Avenue, Leominster. For further information, contact Ed Herter at (978) 400-7086.

4 FRIDAY

St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School will present the musical, "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" at 8 p.m. in the Glenn F. Downer Auditorium, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg. Advanced tickets are $8; $6 for students and seniors; or at the door $10; $8 for students and seniors. The Annual Art Exhibit will be held in the School Library. Tickets are available by calling (978) 342-3212; for information, visit their school Web site at http://stb.echalk.com

5 SATURDAY

A yard sale to benefit The Master's Christian Academy will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 155 Green St., Gardner. There will also be a craft table, a bake goods table, and free face painting for children. Raindate is May 12.

A Fly Fishing Seminar, with Eino Kauppi, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Meet at Pearl Hill State Park parking lot on New Fitchburg Road, West Townsend. Be treated to an overview of the sport of fly fishing, including the aspects of casting, equipment, the fish's environment, and the practice of good conservation. For information, call (978) 597-0248. Sponsored by the Friends of Willard Brook