Throughout the Area

All bikes welcome at F-Troop Summerfest 2007 Bike Show

F-Troop will host its "Summerfest 2007 Bike Show" Sunday, July 15, at Eagles Hall, Litchfield Street, Leominster. Signup begins at 11 a.m. A chicken barbecue will be served at 1 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Neurotic Gumbo. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, Best Vintage (pre 1985, no Euro), Best Custom, and Best Euro. Donation is $15. For information, or to purchase tickets, call Tony Lastella at (978) 537-3070, Brian Normandin at (603) 566-7352 or Jim McDonald at (978) 422-3341.

Art classes for adults and mature teens at Fitchburg Art Museum

FITCHBURG - Watercolor, writing and life drawing classes will be presented for adults and mature teens starting July 10. Bill Griffiths teaches "Travelling with Watercolor" Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 10 through Aug. 7. Sharon McKenna teaches "Creative Writing for Women" Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11 through Aug. 15. Kristi Leigh DiSalle teaches "Life Drawing" Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 12 through Aug. 16. Cost for each class is $85. For information, or to register, call (978) 345-4207, ext. 305. Members may take class at a discount.

Art Camps for Kids at Fitchburg Art Museum

FITCHBURG - Native Americans, Modern Art techniques and mystical creatures are spotlighted in art camp for children at Fitchburg Art Museum from July 9 to 13. Classes are held 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. and children may sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions. For all sessions, students should bring a snack and a smock (old shirt) for painting. The cost is $90 for half-day or $175 a week. Call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 305 to register and visit fitchburgartmuseum.org for details.

Manners and humor a sure thing at Mad Hatter's Tea Party

The Fitchburg Youth Library will host a Mad Hatter's Tea & Manners party at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19, at the library, 610 Main St. This is a two-part program. Wednesday's session will be on manners; Thursday's session will be the dress-up formal tea. Taught by Karen Bellefeuille. For ages 8 to 12; limit to 10, registration requested. For information, or to register, call (978) 345-9637.

Theatre at the Mount accepting applications for summer drama programs

GARDNER - Mount Wachusett Community College/Theatre at the Mount, in Gardner, is now accepting applications for Summer Drama Programs for children and teenagers. All three programs feature a performance for family and friends on the last evening of camp.

The Theatre Bug is for children in grades 1 and 2 (by fall of 2007) and is a two-week introduction to the wonderful world of theatre for the very young student. This eight-day program meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 to July 12 and July 16 to July 19.

Lights! Stage! Action! is for children in grades 3 through 8 (by fall of 2007) and takes a script from page to stage in just two weeks. Two eight-day sessions are offered. Session A meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 9 to July 12 and July 16 to July 19; Session B meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 23 to July 26 and July 30 to Aug. 2.

Spotlight on Musical Theatre is a program for students in grades 9 through 12 (by fall of 2007). Students learn the basics of song and dance while experiencing the thrill of performing in musical numbers from Broadway shows. This eight-day program meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 23 to July 26 and July 30 to Aug. 2.

For more information, visit http://theatre. mwcc.edu or call Theatre at the Mount Director, Gail Steele, at (978) 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu.

Flying Irish Studio offers "Pirate Irish Dance Boot Camp"

ASHBY - Attention Irish Dancers

who want to have fun while improving their skills: The Flying Irish Studio of Ashby will be running a summer dance camp from Aug. 20 through Aug. 24. This year the camp will focus on conditioning and drills to improve each dancer's technique and stamina. To keep things interesting, camp will have a pirate theme.