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Livingston Taylor to benefit land conservation World-class singer/ songwriter Livingston Taylor will perform in concert from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Oakmont Regional High School, Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. An active performer since the 1970s, Taylor now mixes performing with teaching at the Berklee School of Music. He has numerous songs, a top 40 hit, 14 albums, and over 4,000 performances in all kinds of venues around the world to his credit. He is known for his heart-warming baritone voice and musical versatility. Taylor has just produced a new CD, "There You Are Again" and a book titled "Stage Performance" based on his life experiences. He tells his students that "performing is about the audience." This concert is being sponsored by the Ashburnham Conservation Trust in order to benefit their land conservation efforts. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance by phone at (978) 827-6427, at the Ashburnham Family Pharmacy, or by PayPal at the ACT Web site: www.ashburnhamconservationtrust.org. Click on "Events" at the Web site for full details. Unsold tickets will be available at the door.

21 FRIDAY

Crossroads Community Church, located at 839 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg, presents "Friday Night Live!" at 7 p.m. with guest speaker, Evangelist Pat Manzo from

Dream Again Ministries.' For information, visit www.thecrossroadscommunity.com

Stratton Players will perform "Proof" at 8 p.m. at the Stratton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Tickets are $15. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 345-6066.

22 SATURDAY

First Church of Templeton will hold a Flea Market and Artisan's Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Templeton Common. The event will feature a variety of flea market and vendor tables, attic treasures, baked goods, an Artisan's Expo highlighting the talent of local artists, children's games, and food. Weather permitting, the Mid-State Antique Auto Club will also be on hand. For information, call (978) 939-2784.

The Leominster Sportsmen's Club will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day with an NRA Safety & Firearm Education Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Bartlett, 1455 Elm St., Leominster. The event will feature safety lessons, archery, black powder rifle, fishing, and a camp fire. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children. Rain or shine. For more information, contact Art O'Leary at (978) 537-2642 or oleary5150@ earthlink.net

The Westminster Historical Society will host its annual flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 110 Main St., Westminster. Collectibles, household items, books, children's items, plants, furniture, etc. will be sold. Volunteers needed. For information, call Melody at (978) 874-2008.

The Gardner Museum will sponsor a Fall House Tour titled "Opening Gardner's Doors II" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special one day, self-guided home tour will truly open the doors to six unique and fascinating homes in Gardner including a 1794 colonial built by one of the areas earliest settlers, a charming 1930's storybook cottage and a stately brick Tudor. For information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 632-0074.

Area writer Sally Cragin will present a special read-aloud session from the humorous Moomin books by Tove Jansson at 11 a.m. at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St., Fitchburg. An activity will follow. For children ages 5 and up and their families, registration requested. For information, or to register, call (978) 345-9637.

A Surf & Turf Raffle will be held at 1 p.m. at the Leominster Eagles Hall, Litchfield Street, Leominster. Items to be raffled are prime rib roasts, pork roasts, barbecue bundles, sirloin strips, top round roasts, baby back ribs, cooked jumbo shrimp, and lobsters. Proceeds to benefit the Eagles charities. For information, call (978) 534- 9815.

F-Troop presents a Veteran Benefit Bash at 7 p.m. at Eagles Hall, 456 Litchfield St.,

Leominster. Music provided by Neurotic Gumbo. Donation is $10. All proceeds to benefit the Veteran Homestead Mobile Medical Unit. Tickets available by calling Tony Lastella at (978) 537-3070; Brian Normandin at (603) 566-7352; or Jim McDonald at (978) 422-3341.

Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847 will host a Fiesta Night from 7 to 11 p.m. at their lodge, 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg, featuring a Spanish buffet and music. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance.

Stratton Players will perform "Proof" at 8 p.m. at the Stratton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Tickets are $15. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 345-6066.

23 SUNDAY

Townsend will celebrate its 275th Anniversary with a parade at 2 p.m., proceeding along Route 119 from Scales Lane to the Sterilite plant. The parade will feature music, costumed characters, antique cars, floats, historical re-enactors, and more.

Dance2Swing Studios presents Roger Ceresi's All Starz at 7 p.m. at the Leominster  Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Admission is $12. A beginner-friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. For information, visit www.dance2swing. com

24 MONDAY

The movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" will be shown at 5:30 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Rated PG 13. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

The Monday Night Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. "Invisible Eden," a story of love and murder on Cape Cod by Maria Flook, will be discussed. For information, call (978) 874-7416.

The Fitchburg Public Library will host an author talk by award-winning novelist William Martin at 6:30 p.m. at the library, located at 610 Main St. William Martin will talk about his latest novel "The Lost Constitution" and writing historical fiction. For information, call (978) 345-9635.

25 TUESDAY

The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 22 Elm St., Gardner. Doris Forte will present a one-woman portrayal of Clara Barton. There is a $2 fee for guests. For information, contact Mary Hasselmann at (978) 297-4484.

26 WEDNESDAY

The Fitchburg East Rotary Club presents Family Fun Night & Spaghetti Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. The dinner is to benefit P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) and Habitat for Humanity of North Central MA. Tickets, sold at the door, are $8 for adults; $6 for students, seniors and children. Watch for the "celebrity" waiters and waitresses.

Lynn Gerrits of Life in Balance will hold a free seminar entitled "Guided Imagery for Wellness - An Overview," from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. For information, call (978) 660- 4833 or visit www.lifeinbalance.vpweb. com.

27 THURSDAY

Always On Call Health Services, Inc. offers the American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR course for Infant, Child, Adult (and AED) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 214,

Leominster. For people who work within the healthcare industry and nursing school students. Registration required. For information, or to register, call (978) 537-9900, Ext. 203.

The musical group Caribbean for Kids will present "Canciones Para Los Ninos" (Songs for Children) at 10 a.m. at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.,

Fitchburg. Half in Spanish, half in English, this participatory sing-a-long is geared for younger children, their families, and teachers. Free; no registration required. For information, call (978) 345-9635.

28 FRIDAY

An Italian Festival and Fair will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Boniface Church, 817 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg. The fair will feature Italian food and pastries, theme baskets to be auctioned off, raffles, homemade crafts, and children's games.

The Eighth Annual Pasta Feast Fundraiser & Raffle for the House of Peace & Education, Inc. (HOPE) will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at P.A.C.C., 171 Kendall Pond West, Gardner. Tickets are $8; $3 for children and are available at HOPE, the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, Gardner Community Action Center, Community Development Corporation, Templeton Council on Aging and at the door the night of the event. For information, call (978) 630-4752.