Community Choice

Enjoy the festivities at Annual Yankee Street Fair The annual Yankee Street Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, on the grounds of the First Congregational Church, 138 Main St., Westminster. The fair will feature a Harvest Booth, Baked Goods, Thrift Shop, Bargain Booth, Handyman Booth, Book Booth, a Ticket Auction of new items, and games and festivities for young and old. A Chicken Barbecue will be served at 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time by calling the church at (978) 874-5790; takeouts are available Food will also be available all day in the Food Court and will include hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, kapusta, corn chowder, and strawberry shortcake. There will be a DJ and several local musical groups, such as the Mugawumps, who will entertain visitors throughout the day. Each year the First Congregational Church gives 10 percent of the proceeds of the Yankee Street Fair to a town organization. This year it was voted to give 10 percent of the proceeds to the Senior Center. For information, visit www.firstchurchwestminster.org

FRIDAY 24

Crossroads Community Church, 839 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg presents "Friday Night Live" at 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.thecrossroadscommunity. com

Central Mass Repertory Theatre and the LHS Theatre Company presents "A Mid- Summer Nights Dream" at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater "Nature's Den," located behind the Leominster High School auditorium. General admission is $10; $7 for students. Bring your own lawn or beach chair and get $2 off the price of admission. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 534-5800.

SATURDAY 25

The Kids Area Resource Exchange (K.A.R.E.) will hold a bag sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Leominster High School cafeteria, Granite Street,

Leominster. The public is invited to shop for children's clothing, women's and maternity clothing, gear, toys, books, and videos. During the bag sale, individuals can fill a bag with children's clothing for $5, five bags for $20. A bag of women's adult and maternity wear is $10 per bag. Toys, videos, books, will be priced separately.

Check out lizards, turtles, snakes and more at a Rainforest Reptiles display from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday, Aug. 26, at Davis' Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling. For information, call (978) 422-MOOO.

Kickin' Cancer on the Common will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the West Boylston Town Common, Route 12. The event will feature crafters, children's activities, animal adventures, carnival games, face painting, music, food, drinks and ice cream. Proceeds to benefit Andrew's Helpful Hands. A Bone Marrow Drive will also be held. To have a crafters space, to make a donation, or for information, call (978) 375-3704.

Fun in the Son will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lowe Playground, Elm Street,

Fitchburg. This free family fun day, sponsored by Elm Street Congregational Church, will feature free food, activities for all ages, and live Christian music. In the event of rain, the event will be held inside. For more information, call Pastor Steve at (978) 342-4257.

The First Annual Heart of New England Rock, Roots and Blues Festival will be held at 1 p.m. at Doyle Field, Leominster. Food will be available with proceeds going to the Leominster Band Booster Association. Beer and wine will be available with proceeds going to local benefit causes. Tickets for the show and complete information on ticket locations are available at www.doylefield.org. Held rain or shine.

The Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847 will host a roasted chicken dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. at the lodge located at 860 Ashby State Road. The dinner will include half a chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, corn on the cob, clam chowder, coffee and dessert. Tickets are $7 and must be purchased by Aug. 23. (Tickets must be prepaid and can be purchased at the lodge any day after 4 p.m.)

Central Mass Repertory Theatre and the LHS Theatre Company presents "A Mid- Summer Nights Dream" at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater "Nature's Den," located behind the Leominster High School auditorium. General admission is $10; $7 for students. Bring your own lawn or beach chair and get $2 off the price of admission. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 534-5800.

SUNDAY 26

The First Annual Heart of New England Rock, Roots and Blues Festival will be held at 1 p.m. at Doyle Field, Leominster. Food will be available with proceeds going to the Leominster Band Booster Association. Beer and wine will be available with proceeds going to local benefit causes. Tickets for the show and complete information on ticket locations are available at www.doylefield.org. Held rain or shine.

Classic cars, classic tractors, and a classic apple orchard are available for viewing at "Memories of Yester Years" from 3 to 7 p.m. at Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St.,

Leominster. Classic American fare such as hot dogs and hamburgers will also be available along with music and hayrides. For more information, call (978) 840-FARM or go to www.sholanfarms.com.

The Montachusett Chorale will hold open rehearsals for its 16th season at 6:30 p.m. in the old auditorium of St. Leo School, 108 Main St. Ability to read music is not required. For more information, call (978) 534-0836.

Dance2Swing Studios will celebrate its Sixth Year Anniversary at 7 p.m. Sunday Aug. 26, at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. The evening will feature Cathy's Clown, a nine-piece rock n' roll sock hop band. A beginner-friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $12. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com.

MONDAY 27

Movies at Forbush will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. The PG movie to be shown is for children ages 11 and up. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

The Monday Night Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. The club will discuss "The Orchid Thief" by Susan Orlean. The book club is not genre specific, so has something different every month. For more information, or to sign up, call (978) 874-7416.

TUESDAY 28

Would you like to make a beautiful, beaded necklace, earrings, an eyeglass chain, or name holder for you next trip? Join Ashburnham seniors at the Ashburnham Senior Center, located at 1 Memorial Drive for a one session class where you will finish one of these items. Cost is $5 for town residents. Reserve your spot early. Call (978) 827-5000.

Ramsey Rehab will host a free medical lecture from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 39 Cinema Boulevard, Leominster. Guest Speaker is Deb Cookish from Freedom of Movement Pilates Studio in Lunenburg, Learn about your core muscles and why it is so important to develop them and learn of the benefits of core work through the Pilates method of exercise.

Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 22 Elm St., Gardner. Leslie Huber will be speaking on "8 Ways to Cross the Ocean." Please note there is a $2 fee for guests. For information, contact Mary Hasselmann at (978) 297-4484.

The St. Bernard's CCHS Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the Development Office of the High School to finalize plans for the 80th Anniversary weekend, being held Sept. 7, 8, and 9. Alumni and anyone wishing to help may attend, or contact Sylvia Ciuffetti, at (978) 342-3212, Ext. 236.

FRIDAY 31

Always On Call Health Services®, Inc. will offer the American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR course for Infant, Child, Adult (and AED) from noon to 4 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 214,

Leominster. This course is geared for people who work within the healthcare industry and nursing school students. Registration is required in advance. To register or to obtain more information, call (978) 537-9900, Ext. 203.

SUNDAY 2

Dance2Swing Studios presents Susan E. and Bluesliner 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.

TUESDAY 4

Twin City Toastmasters will meet at 7 p.m. at the Ronald M. Ansin Foundation Community Conference Room, 1 Main St., 3rd floor (above the Bank of America),

Leominster. For information, visit www. twincitytoastmasters.com or call club president Sara Marks at (978) 343-7259.

The St. Bernard's CCHS Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the Development Office of the High School to finalize plans for the 80th Anniversary weekend, being held Sept. 7, 8, and 9. Alumni and anyone wishing to help may attend, or contact Sylvia Ciuffetti, at (978) 342-3212, Ext. 236.

FRIDAY 7

Our Lady of the Lake Church will hosts its annual bazaar from 5 to 10 p.m. on the parish grounds, 1400 Main St., North Leominster. This event will feature a Giant Kids Alley with Noah's Ark Play Space, and many activities for the young. There will also be a Giant White Elephant, Country Store, food, pot luck, a Chinese auction, raffles and games of chance. Music for the evening will be performed by the Twin City Fiddlers.

SATURDAY 8

The Fitchburg Lodge of Elks # 847 will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the lodge, located at 860 Ashby State Road. Proceeds to benefit veterans. Vendors are invited. Rental of tables are $10. Donations are accepted (no junk/no clothes) after 4 p.m. beginning Sept. 5. Remaining items will be picked up by Ginny's.

The Highlands, located at 335 Nichols Road, Fitchburg, will host their annual Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be split between The Alzheimer's Association's Annual Memory Walk and Operation Christmas Child. Held rain or shine. For information, call (978) 343-4411.

The St. John's Annual Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Townsend Common. The day will feature a variety of booths, food, games, a country store, grandma's attic and crafters. Rain date is Sept. 9.