American Girl event to send packages to U.S. soldiers
By Caitlyn Kelleher JOURNAL REPORTER
      Area girls are invited to a luncheon and craft event that two local mothers will host to teach them about history, to support the troops and to have fun. Becky Pilsbury and Deb Mercier are organizing an American Girls luncheon for which they hope there will be 50 girls from the area attending at ...
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Through out the area
Artists and crafters sought for Hollyberry Gift Faire
      FITCHBURG - The Fitchburg Art Museum presents a unique Holiday event, the "Hollyberry Gift Faire," from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, and Sunday, Dec. 9, at the museum, located on Merriam Parkway. "We are calling all artists, artisans and area crafters to participate," said Janice Goodrow,...
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Crafters Wanted for holiday fair
      FITCHBURG - St. Bernard's Elementary School will hold it's annual Holiday Fair on Friday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St. There will be plenty of crafts, food and fun for all ages. For information on crafters booths, or on ...
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Salisbury Singers opens 35th concert season
      FITCHBURG - Salisbury Singers, a mixed chorus more than 80 voices strong, will honor U.S. servicemen and women this Veterans' Day weekend with a concert of wartime remembrances and wishes for peace. The chorus will perform "Songs of War and Peace" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Christ Church,...
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Rotary Round-Up:
News of the Ashburnham-Westminster Rotary Club
      The Club enjoyed a series of interesting and informative presentations in October. On Oct. 2, Oakmont students Kelly Poirer, Jessica Hebert, and Travis Brault joined the group for breakfast to talk about their experiences as the club's representatives to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) ...
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Twiraga becomes Ahimsa leader
      The Board of Directors of Ahimsa Haven announced this week that Marjorie Twiraga, of Ashburnham, will assume the role of interim president immediately. Ahimsa Haven is a non-profit animal shelter that operates out of a Winchendon business address and houses all of the animals with foster families...
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Historical Society holds auction
      The Ashburnham Historical Society is starting to raise money to restore the Meeting House at 79 Main St. The society is hosting an auction on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sallie Thoma's Thoma Travel, at 171 Willard Road. Tickets are $15 for non-members and $10 for members, with wine, beer...
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