CALENDAR

7 FRIDAY

Our Lady of the Lake Church will host 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.

8 SATURDAY

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.

Faith United Parish will host its annual Yard and Bake Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 820 Main St., Fitchburg. There will be something for everyone - toys, books, jewelry, cookies, cakes, dishes and baby items. For information, call (978) 343- 3307.

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.

A "Back to School" scrapbooking event will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Townsend. Registration is $30 and includes: a continental breakfast, full lunch, dinner, beverages and snacks; scrapbook goodies; hourly door prizes; free use of die cut and stamping station and more. For information, contact Kristin at readysetcrop@yahoo.com or (978) 877- 0569.

The Crockerville Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crocker Park, corner of Wachusett and Westminster streets, Fitchburg. Crafters displaying jewelry, crossstitch, soaps, honey/wax products, wood items, ornaments/angel items, floral arrangements, cloth/country dolls, crochet items, quilts, and hand sewn items will be present. A Children's Area will also be featured including games, face painting, balloons, children's books, sand and edible art, and more. There will also be a refreshment table, bake sale, and church craft table. This event is sponsored by the Church of the Good Shepherd. Rain date is Sept. 15.

The 5th Annual Rootsfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roots Natural Foods, 100 Crawford St., Leominster. Astrology columnist and tarot reader Symboline Dai will hold astrological tarot readings between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Other events include free food samples, yoga and Reiki demonstrations, children's activities, and raffles. For detailed information on the tarot readings, or to make reservations for the readings, call (978) 534-7668.

The 1st Annual Montachusett Mycological Society will host its first foray of the fall at 11 a.m., starting at DeLisle Chiropractic Office, 285 Central St., Suite 205, Leominster. A short discussion about mycology will be held, participants will then be provided directions to three different locations where they will be gathering mushrooms. For detailed information on the program, contact Dr. Matthew DeLisle at (978) 537-2490. There is a $15 suggested donation for each non-member participant (children under the age of 16 can join the walk for free.)

Fidelity Bank will host Client Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Leominster Connector Branch. The free event is open to the public. The weekend lunchtime fest will include free hotdogs, ice cream, cotton candy, and soda for clients, friends, and neighbors to enjoy. A host of entertainment is also in store, including games, face painting and a moon bounce.

Our Lady of the Lake Church will host its bazaar from noon to 10 p.m. on the parish grounds, 1400 Main St., North Leominster. Free shows by Animal Adventure will be held at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and Kindermusik at 3 p.m. In addition to the shows, the bazaar have offer food, games of chance, White Elephant, books, homemade pies, a giant Kids Alley, Country Store and Chinese Auction. Music for the evening will be by the Our Lady of the Lake Folk

First Church of Templeton, located on Templeton Common, will hold a Roast Beef Supper at 4:30 p.m. The family-style supper includes roast beef, vegetable, beverage, and a piece of homemade pie for dessert. Tickets are $8 per adult, $4 per child, with children under 5 free. For information, or to reserve tickets, call (978) 939-2784.

RiverJam 2007 presents local high school student bands from 2 to 4 p.m. at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. In case of rain, all concerts will be held at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Visit www.discoverfitchburg. com

The Multi-Service Center of Leominster invites the public to a special benefit dinner, "Joey and Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding" at 7:30 p.m. at Monoosnoc Country Club, 40 Monoosnock Ave., Leominster. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and includes dinner and the show. Proceeds to benefit the Multi-Service Center's many programs and public events. For tickets, call (978) 537-7395.

The Boulder Coffeehouse presents Ragged Heroes at 7:30 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Fitchburg, 923 Main St., Fitchburg. Ragged Heroes offers up an eclectic blend of acoustic music with vocal harmonies accompanied by an array of instruments - guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and percussion - with energy and humor throughout. Proceeds from the $5 suggested donations will be split between the host church and ARC Community Services. CPAC invites everyone who loves the arts and encourages the audience to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and an appetite for sandwiches and sodas, which Main Street Restaurant, Premier Subs, will be selling. For information, call (978) 345-2915.

The East Bay Jazz Band will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. at the bandstand on the shore of Mirror Lake, Coggshall Park, Fitchburg. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the beautiful setting. Rain date is Sept. 16.

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., Leominster. Ability to read music is not required. For more information, call (978) 534-0836.

Dance2Swing Studios presents DJ Alan- Hep2theJive at 7:30 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Beginnerfriendly group swing dance lessons will be held at 6 p.m. Admission is $12. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com.

9 SUNDAY

The Oakmont Varsity Cheering Squad will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meetinghouse Elementary School, 8 South St., Westminster.

The Christian Performing Arts Center will kick off its fall season with dance and music performances and an open house at 1 p.m. on Fitchburg's Upper Common. CPAC staff and artists will provide tours of their studio space directly across the street from the

10 MONDAY

National Grandparents Day will be celebrated at 1 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Photographs of grandparents and their grandchildren (at no charge) will be taken in the Kendig Room on the Main Floor from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Participants are then invited downstairs to the Multi-purpose Room to make picture frames until 2:30 p.m.. No sign-ups and no age limit. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

The movie "Blades of Glory" will be shown at 5:30 p.m. at the Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Rated PG13. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

Charity Night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Yarn Basket, 12 Ray Ave., Fitchburg. Knitters and crocheters are welcome to work on prayer shawls, helmet liners for the soldiers in Iraq, Duduza (comfort dolls) for children and babies in Africa with Aids, Blankets for Project Linus, Chemo Caps for Brigham & Women's Hospital and Chemo caps and toys for Shriners Burn Institute, or a charity of your choice. For information, call (978) 353-6796.

Naturalist John Root will present the program "Edible Wild Plants of New England" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Free. For information, call (978) 534- 7522.

11 TUESDAY

Ashburnham Girl Scouts will hold registration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ashburnham Community Church (use the double red doors), located on Route 12 and Chapel Street. For girls ages kindergarten through high school seniors. A $10 fee is required at sign-up. For information, contact Brenda Brown at (978) 827-5492 or Karen Maguy at (978) 827-4890.

12 WEDNESDAY

The LaLeche League of North Central MA will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster. For information, call Pam at (978) 516- 0523 or Jen at (978) 345-8717.

An Alzheimer's and Dementia Education Fair will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Heywood Hospital, 242 Green St., Gardner. The event will feature guest speakers Joanne Jordan and Sen. Robert Antonioni and several educational booths. For information, call (978) 630-6349 or (978) 630- 6518.

The American Cancer Society will hold a "Look Good . . . Feel Better" seminar from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Simonds-Sinod Regional Cancer Center, HealthAlliance Hospital/Burbank Campus, Fitchburg. The seminar is a free, supportive, informative, and enjoyable first step toward renewed self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotional recovery for cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. Pre-registration is required. For information, or to register, call Wayne Hill or Karen Kazanijian-Silvia at (978) 343-5442.

Appleseed Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals will host its fall monthly dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Slattery's Back Room Restaurant,

Fitchburg. To gear up for the year, the chapter will be offering complimentary hand and chair massages as well as reflexology for everyone attending. All administrative professionals welcome. A raffle will also be held for a $50 gift certificate. For information, contact Phyllis Grammont at phyllis. grammont@nashobamed.com.

The Northern Worcester County Landlord Association (NWCLA) will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Monoosnock Country Club,

Leominster. Local politicians running for office this fall have been invited to the meeting. Regular meetings will resume in October, the second Thursday of each month, at Monoosnock Country Club. For information, visit www.nwcla.com or call (978) 345-1887.

13 THURSDAY

 Benjamin Zander will present "Experiencing the Art of Possibility" from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Stratos G. Dukakis Performing Arts Center, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Route 2A, Fitchburg. Admission is $14 per person; $10 with student ID. Advance purchase of tickets recommended. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the Gardner VNA at (978) 632-12330, Ext. 3092 or Ext. 3080.

The Camera Club of New England will meet at 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 West St., Leominster. For more information, visit their Web site at www.ccocne. org or call Dan Cox at (978) 534-0366.