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Flea Market to support William J. Bresnahan Scouting and Community Memorial Park

A Flea Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, at the Route 12 turnoff (just before Hunter Avenue), Ashburnham. Over 20 tables to include but not limited to craft supplies, small furniture, CDs, video tapes, household items, sports equipment, holiday items, knick-knacks, books, dishes, candles and lots of odds and ends. Proceeds to benefit the William J. Bresnahan Scouting & Community Center, Ashburnham.

The goal of the William J. Bresnahan Scouting and Community Memorial Park Committee is to revitalize the area to provide a place for families to go to relax and enjoy the natural area. Fundraising efforts will be used to remove the existing Boy and Girl Scout buildings, restore the natural beauty of the park and construct a Community Center first for use by the Ashburnham Boy and Girl Scouts and secondly for the community.

13 FRIDAY Friday Night Movies will present "The Ant Bully" at dusk at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. Rated PG; 91 minutes. Sonic DJ will entertain movie-goers beforehand with fun and games at 7 p.m. Free. Visit www.discoverfitchburg.com

14 SATURDAY A Children's Magic Show will be performed at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Davis' Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling. For information, call (978) 422- MOOO.

RiverJam 2007 presents Roger Ebacher & Re: Groove from 2 to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. Recording artist, multiinstrumentalist, performer, and composer Roger Ebacher brings over 25 years of professional stage and studio experience to his table of musical offerings. In case of rain, all concerts will be held at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Visit www.discoverfitchburg.com

15 SUNDAY A Children's Magic Show will be performed at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Davis' Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling. For information, call (978) 422-MOOO.

F-Troop will host its "Summerfest 2007 Bike Show" today 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 Evo), 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. All bikes welcome.

Ashburnham Community Church will host a concert by the New England Swing Orchestra at 5 p.m. at Winchester Park, Ashburnham. The orchestra will play Big Band music from the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Sausages, burgers, hot dogs, salads, popcorn, home-baked goods, ice cream and beverages will be for sale. There will be attendance prizes for adults and children.

Dance2Swing Studios presents Mr. Nicks Blues Mafia at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A beginner friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $12. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com

17 TUESDAY Magician Steve Rudolph will present "Magic...With a Beat" at 10:30 a.m. at Hawthorne Brook Middle School, 64 Brookline Road, Townsend. The show combines great magic with great music, comedy, puppets, surprises and lots of audience participation. Learn how to wash your clothes with music, find a leprechaun's pot of gold, watch a snake charmer at work, and more. Sponsored by the Townsend Public Library. For information, call (978) 597-1714.

An auction will be held at 1 p.m. at the Fitchburg Senior Center, O'Neill Hall, 14 Wallace Ave. Items range from the very inexpensive to larger items such as a piano and exercise equipment. Jim Page will be auctioneer. Also, as part of the auction, audience members are asked to bring a wrapped package to be auctioned off. Salad Days will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the auction at 1 p.m. For information, call (978) 345-9598.

In cooperation with the library, Denise Renzi, OTR/L, CHT will present "Preparing Preschoolers to Learn to Write: A Handwriting Readiness Program" at 7 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. For information, or to register for the program, call (978) 400- 6705.

18 WEDNESDAY The Museum of Science traveling program will present "Science Magic" at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Free; appropriate for children ages 6 and up. For information, call (978) 345-9637.

Movie Time will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. For information on library events, call (978) 827-4115.

The Executive Women's Network will host a Summer Social from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lancaster Golf Center, 438 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster. Swing the golf clubs, hit some baseballs and enjoy the company. This event provides an opportunity for business-women to get together in a relaxed atmosphere with associates and clients. A light lunch will be served, sponsored by the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel; door prizes awarded.

The Ashburnham COA is celebrating a Holiday Party at noon at the center, 1 Memorial Drive. Cheesy potato soup, sliced roast beef, roman blend salad and a muffin for dessert will be served. Enjoy lunch and a gift ($5 or under) exchange. Donation for lunch is $2. For information, reservations or transportation, call (978) 827-5000.

Auditions for Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Townsend Town Hall. Try outs are for students entering the seventh grade and above. Amy Albro, a student majoring in theater, has been selected as this year's director. If selected, it is required of you to attend rehearsals on the town common Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 20 through Aug. 20. The show is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 22. For information, call Karen Clement, Recreation Director, at (978) 597-5914.

The Ashby Band, under the musical direction of Robert Healy, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Ashby Common.

19 Refreshments provided. THURSDAY A Cribbage Tournament will be held at 1 p.m. at the Ashburnham COA, 1 Memorial Drive. No entry fee, single competition. Prizes for first and second place will be awarded; refreshments available. Open to all. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 827-5000.

20 FRIDAY The Friends of the Townsend Public Library will hold a Children's Book Sale from 1 to 4 p.m. on the library lawn, 276 Main St. For information, call library at (978) 597-1714.

Friday Night Movies will present "R.V." at dusk at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. Rated PG; 98 minutes. Sonic DJ will entertain movie-goers beforehand with fun and games at 7 p.m. Free. Visit www.discoverfitchburg.

21 com SATURDAY, A Community Health Talk Series - 30 Minutes to Health and Well-Being - will present "Losing Weight Naturally" at 10 a.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Presented by Kevin J. Morey of Morey Family Chiropractic. For information, or to register, call (978) 534-9500. Kids PartyPalooza will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg The event features a DJ with live music and dancing; Antonio Rocha's storytelling, miming and magic; Fitchburg's own singing group The Yang Gang; the Mystic Paper Beasts Theater Company; CPAC Youth Theatre's production of "Moonscape to Treescape;" and other fun activities including kites from the Top Fun Aviation Museum, giant-size sculptures, face painting, and games. Rain date is July 28.

Mike the Music Man will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Davis' Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling. For information, call (978) 422-MOOO.

A murder mystery dinner show, "Mountain Moonshine Mystery," a killer comedy, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A, Shirley. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 day of show and include the dinner show and a modest donation to benefit the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge/ Jimmy Fund. Tables of six to eight can be reserved with advance ticket purchases. Contact the Bull Run at (978) 425-4311 or Jocelyn Marion at (978) 273-1409 for tickets

22 and information. SUNDAY Mike the Music Man will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Davis' Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling. For information, call (978) 422-MOOO.

A "Print-Making Demonstration" - with Jason Asselin - will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Learn methods and techniques using a variety of tools, papers and inks. Sponsored by TDBankNorth; free with admission. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 345-4207, ext. 303.

The Narragansett Community Band, directed by Stephen Babineau, will perform at 3 p.m. at the bandstand on the Templeton Common. Free.

Dance2Swing Studios presents The JoJo Mima Band at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A beginner friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $12. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com

23 MONDAY The Westminster Historical Society will present a Basket Weaving workshop at 6 p.m. at the American Legion, 127 Main St., Westminster. Participants will make a 10 ½-by 13-inch basket with handle. Cost of the class is $32. For information, or to register, contact Ceil Burgess at (978) 874- 5463.

24 TUESDAY The Ashburnham COA will host its Second Annual Blueberry Bash at 12:45 p.m. at the center, 1 Memorial Drive. Enjoy blueberry pie, blueberries and cream and blueberries and ice cream. Donation is $1. For those who would like, lunch will be available at noon. The menu is corn chowder, grilled chicken salad and pineapple raisin salad. Donation is $2. Call (978) 827-5000 for reservations. Van transportation available.