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Kids PartyPalooza rocks Riverfront Park this Saturday FITCHBURG - The Kids PartyPalooza will be held at Riverfront Park on Saturday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

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.

An Open House will be held at 1 p.m. at Applewild School, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. Information and tours of the school will be available as well as entertainment and performances by summer camp participants. For information, call (978) 342- 6053, Ext. 110

Friday Night Movies presents "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.

22 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.

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.

The Townsend Historical Society will celebrate Townsend's 275th Anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Reed Homestead, 72 Main St., Townsend. Visitors will enjoy tours by docents who will tell about the Reed family and why the circa 1809 house is still unspoiled by modern renovations. Free. For information, call (978) 597-2106.

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 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.

A Musical Parade will be held at 1 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St.,

Westminster. For all ages. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

Totally Tweens - Hollywood Hits will be held at 3 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Kids will put their ears to the test during this game show style program featuring rounds such as Soundtrack Scrimmage, Finish That Lyric, and more. This program is for anyone ages 8 to 12 who love movies and music. For information, or to register, call (978) 534-7522.

The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the upper hall of the American Legion, Post 129, 22 Elm St., Gardner. Debbie Henshaw, a war re-enactor from Templeton, will talk about "Women of the Civil War." For information, call (978) 297-4484.

25 WEDNESDAY The Central Mass Repertory Theatre will present "Funtastic Fable Maker" at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St. Meet Aesop and some of the fables he wrote in a creative drama. Directed by Barry Lew; for ages 4 and up; no registration required. 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.

Story time will be held at 11 a.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St.,

Westminster. For newborns to children age 6. For information, call (978) 874- 7416.

See wildlife up close with Jungle Encounters as they present their "Wild Animal Show" at 3 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. For all ages; no registration required. For information, call (978) 534-7522.

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

26 THURSDAY Kindermusik will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St.,

Westminster. For newborns to children age 4. For information, call (978) 874- 7416.

Animal Adventures will be presented at 11 a.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Live exotic animals from around the world will be featured. For information on library events, call (978) 827-4115.

Children ages 8 and over are invited to make a Rainstick at 1 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Registration required. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

Quintessential Brass, a professional brass quintet, will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Carter Park, Leominster. The group will perform tributes to the band Chicago and Frank Sinatra, as well as music from TV and movies, Classical, jazz, swing, ragtime, Dixieland, rock, Latin and popular music. This concert is supported, in part, by a grant from the Leominster Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the

27 Massachusetts Cultural Council. FRIDAY Friday Night Movies presents "Nanny McPhee" at dusk at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. Rated PG; 97 minutes. Sonic DJ will entertain movie-goers beforehand with fun and games at 7 p.m. Free. Visit www.discoverfitchburg. com

28 SATURDAY There will be a giveaway of clothes, books, music, baby items, toys and other items - at no cost - from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 S. Main St., Ashburnham. For information, call (978) 827-4010.

The Fifth Annual Chili Fest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Mountain Road, Princeton. Tons of chili to sample, live music, children's entertainment and more will be featured. For information, visit www.wachusett. com or call (978) 464-2300.

The St. Joseph's Monthly Dance will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. in St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Music by MO-CO. Admission

29 is $10. SUNDAY The Lake Shirley Improvement Corporation Annual Chicken BBQ & Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Camp David, Reservoir Road, Lunenburg. A Coffee & Bake Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy a day of family fun with music, swimming, boating, fishing, games, raffles and prizes. All are welcome. The Hot Rod Club will display their vintage autos in the ball field across from Camp David. Tickets are $9 in advance; $11 day of event. For information, or to purchase tickets, call Joanna Bilotta at (978) 582- 9090 or any LSIC director at www.lakeshirley. com.