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FRIDAY St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School will host its 10K Walk-A-Thon. Walkers should check-in at the Activity Center, located on Summer Street, Fitchburg at 8 a.m., the walk will follow at 9 a.m. For information, call (978) 342-3212, Ext. 236. Guidance Inc. and the Christian Performing Arts Center will perform "Faces of Eve" at 7 p.m. at Applewild Alumni Center for the Performing Arts, 98 Prospect St., Fitchburg. For information, call (978) 345- 2915. 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.
Theatre at the Mount presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" at 8 p.m., at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. For tickets, call (978) 632-2403. SATURDAY Rollstone Congregational Church will host "Carnival of Faith" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 199 Main St., Fitchburg. There will be games, a bake sale, raffles, crafts, face painting, and prizes, along with a tour of the santuary with a history of the stained glass windows at noon. For information, call (978) 342-0432 The Townsend Historical Society's Antique Quilts Exhibit will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Harbor Church, 80 Main St. Free admission. For information, call (978) 597-2106. Guidance Inc. and the Christian Performing Arts Center will perform "Faces of Eve" at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Applewild Alumni Center for the Performing Arts, 98 Prospect St., Fitchburg. For information, call (978) 345-2915.
An all you can eat spaghetti supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 2356. Tickets, available at the door, are $8; $5 for children ages 6 to 12 (children under 6 are free). For information, call Raymond Rathier at (978) 874-0639. A benefit fundraiser will be held for Pamela (Gould) Smith from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Gardner Fish and Gun Club, 538 Clark St., Gardner. Smith is a resident of Ashburnham. This benefit is designed to assist with ongoing medical treatments for cancer. Music will be provided by Monkeyfist and the buffet dinner is provided by Joseph's Bistro of Westminster. In addition to door prizes there are many items to be given away. For information, contact Serena at (978) 827-3065. The Grammy award-winning South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium,Fitchburg State College. A spotlight talk will be held before the concert at 7:15 p.m. in Weston Auditorium. English professor Chola Chisunka will discuss South African cultural context. For information, or to purchase tickets, call the Weston Box Office at (978) 665-3347. The Montachusett Twirlers Square Dance Club will hold a Mainstream and Plus Square and Round Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1400 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. For information, call (978) 348-1515 or (978) 534-9370. 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.
Theatre at the Mount presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" at 8 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. For tickets, call (978) 632-2403. SUNDAY The members of Jeanne d'Arc Circle #44 Daughters of Isabella will meet at 9:40 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster. A Mass for the unborn will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop Daniel Reilly, (Retired) State Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus. For information, call Anita Winters at (978) 345-5279. The Third Annual Devens Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Devens Grille, 4 Ryans Way, Devens. Proceeds to benefit The Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism. The event will feature over 20 varieties of chili, entertainment by Jay Geils and prizes. Donation is $10 (children under 10 eat free). For information, call (978) 862-0060. Guidance Inc. and the Christian Performing Arts Center will perform "Faces of Eve" at 2 p.m. at Applewild Alumni Center for the Performing Arts, 98 Prospect St., Fitchburg. For information, call (978) 345- 2915. Stratton Players will perform "P
Dance2Swing Studios presents The Tom Nutile Big Band 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. Admission is $12. For information, visit www.dance2swing.com TUESDAY Twin City Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ronald M. Ansin Foundation Community Conference Room, 1 Main St., 3rd floor (above the Bank of America), Leominster. For information, call club president Sara Marks at (978) 343-7259. The Townsend Public Library is holding Book Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. in Room 1 of Memorial Hall. The group will be reading and talking about "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Open to adults only. For information, call (978) 597-1714. 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. Newcomers Night will be held at 7 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Town officials will be available to discuss how they serve you. All newcomers welcome; light refreshments served. For information, call (978) 874- 7416. THURSDAY Business After Hours will meet from 5 to p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, 6 Beth Ave., Leominster. To attend e-mail reservations@ massweb.org. Sponsored by North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. For additional information, call Heidi, program director at (978) 353-7600, Ext. 235. Raiders of the Lost Ark" will be shown from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. For information, call (978) 874-7416 The fourth annual Cat's Meow Speakeasy Tasting Gala will be held at the Four Points by Sheraton, Erdman Way, Leominster. Tasting tables will be available from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with entertainment being performed from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per person (limited to 500 attendees). For information, or to purchase tickets, call 978) 466-2558. CenterStage at Fitchburg State College presents the film, "Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horrors," at 7 p.m. in Ellis White Lecture Hall, Hammond Campus Center. This film is a silent horror film brought to life with the music of the Devil Music Ensemble. Tickets at the door are $3 for FSC students and visitors under 18 years old, $7 for the general public, and $5 for seniors. For information, call (978) 665-3709. The Camera Club of Central New England will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 West St., Leominster. This month will be the club's first competition. For membership information, call Dan Cox at (978) 534-0366. FRIDAY The Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network (MIHN) will present its third annual fundraiser A Home for the Holidays at 6 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A catered dinner by Sean Patrick's will be served at 7 p.m. The Montachusett Chorale will present Swing with the Hot Fugue Sundae. Proceeds will benefit local families in need. Cost is $35. For information, call (978) 342-3363. Theatre at the Mount presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" at 8 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. For tickets, call (978) 632-2403. SATURDAY The Fourth Annual Fitchburg Autumn Festival & Forge-in Blacksmith Competition will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Riverfront Park, Fitchburg. The festival will feature the Forge-In, an Antiques and Art Show, and The Great Pumpkin Carve, live music from 60s Invasion, seasonal foods, activities for children and a chance auction of local and/or related items. The Friends of the Fitchburg Historic Cemeteries will sponsor a tour of the old South Street Cemetery at 1 p.m. For information, visit www.discoverfitchburg. com. Rain date is Oct. 14. A yard sale, to benefit the ministry of First Church Unitarian Universalist, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Church Unitarian Universalist, 15 West St., Leominster. For more information, or to reserve a table, call (978) 537-0310. The No. 6 Community Center (the Little Red Schoolhouse) will host an Old Fashioned Fall Fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its grounds at the corner of Pleasant and Wachusett streets, Leominster. Shop for new and used items, antiques, flea market items, crafts and farmstand products in Leominster's last one-room schoolhouse. For information, or if interested in renting a table, call (978) 537-0850 or (978) 534-8873. All proceeds will benefit No. 6 Schoolhouse. Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. Women's, men's and children's clothing, shoes, sheets, tablecloths, doilies and other items will be sold. Refreshments available. Clothing donations will be accepted at the church on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon and Friday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. For information, call (978) 345-1200. The Sixth Annual Scarecrow Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sholan Farm, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster. View and vote for your favorite scarecrows. Enjoy free live entertainment, food, free interactive children's events, and more. For information, call (978) 840-3276. Rain date is Oct. 20. The 24th Annual Applefest will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. The festival celebration will feature over 60 craft exhibitors, a farmer's market, special family fun shows, a pie-eating contest and children's entertainment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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