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2 FRIDAY

The Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library will host its annual Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, 610 Main St. Call (978) 345-9639.

The Lascivious Biddies will perform "A Concert of American Stories for Young Audiences" at 10 a.m. in Percival Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. Tickets are $15; $5 for students. Call (978) 665-3347 or (978) 665-3709.

Leominster United Methodist Church, corner of Hall Street and Merriam Avenue, will host a craft and food fair from 4 to 8 p.m. The fair will feature a fried chicken dinner, crafts, jewelry, children's shopping area, baked goods, pictures with Santa, a clothing drive to benefit Ginny's in Leominster, and a used clothing sale to benefit the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network.

The Beacon of Hope Community Services is hosting its Annual Harvest Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. This year's fundraiser will celebrate the agency's 20th anniversary. The gala will feature a familystyle dinner, dancing and raffles. Proceeds to benefit Beacon of Hope's evening programs at St. Mark's Church Hall. Donation is $40 per person. Call (978) 840-2727.

The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) will hold its 2007 Annual Meeting at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, N.H. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a reception, dinner at 7 p.m., followed by the business meeting, NRWA annual awards, and the keynote speaker at 7:30 p.m. Call (978) 448-0299.

The Lascivious Biddies will perform in concert at 8 p.m. in Percival Auditorium. Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg. Call (978) 665-3347 or (978) 665-3709.

3 SATURDAY

Uno Chicago Grill, located at 905 Merriam Ave., Leominster, will donate up to 20 percent of your check's value (dine in or take out) to benefit Children's Hospital in Boston. Coupons can be obtained by contacting Melissa Roy at lissie101875@msn.com

Leominster United Methodist Church, corner of Hall Street and Merriam Avenue, will host a craft and food fair from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The fair will feature breakfast, lunch, and roast pork supper, crafts, jewelry, children's shopping area, baked goods, pictures with Santa, a clothing drive to benefit Ginny's in Leominster, and a used clothing sale to benefit the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network.

The Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library will host its annual Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, 610 Main St. Call (978) 345-9639.

The Friends of the Townsend Public Library will host their annual Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex. Call (978) 597-1714.

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Gardner will hold its 123rd annual Fall Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 66 Elm St., Gardner. The fair includes a pancake breakfast, luncheon, bake sale, flea market, gift items, teacup auction and children's activities. Call (978) 632-0222.

First Church Unitarian Universalist will hold a public car wash from 9 to 11 a.m. in the parking lot at the church, 15 West St.,

Art exhibition displays work by the community WESTMINSTER - The Westminster Circle of Artists will host its second annual Art Exhibition from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Senior Center, located in the American Legion Building, 127 Main St. An Artists Reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, featuring music and refreshments. Art will be displayed by the Circle of Artist members, Westminster artists, and 20 senior art students from Oakmont Regional High School. This year there will be two special exhibits of interpretive pieces done by the Circle of Artists members. The first challenge for its members was a photograph of a red butterfly, the second challenge of an old rusted truck was given to any member who wanted to participate in this challenge. Each one interpreted their vision and medium through their art piece. Another special exhibit will be two "Cooperative Art" pieces based on two famous paintings, one done by Monet and the other by Van Gogh. Each artist was given a 16- by 20-inch panel and a section of the original from the painting, and then these panels were put together to form a whole. In memory, there will be a very special portrait painted by Virginia Krul, "Owen" a large, black friendly Labrador retriever, who lived next door to the Senior Center and was frequent visitor. He brought such comfort, friendship and pleasure and will be sadly missed. Pictured above is Rose Giamnalvo as she works on her section of the Van Gogh landscape in May.

Leominster. A spaghetti dinner and silent auction, both open to the public, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Tickets, at the door, are $7; $5 for seniors and children under 12. Call (978) 537-0310.

The Leominster Art Association will hold a pre-holiday art sale and fundraiser for the John DeLibero Scholarship Fund from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Call Deb Renzi at (978) 537-2240 or Eleanor DeLibero at (978) 537- 3898.

A craft fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. Lunch will be available from noon to 1 p.m. Call (978) 345-9598.

The Ashburnham Historical Society will hold an auction, to benefit the Meeting House, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thoma Travel, 171 Willard Road, Ashburnham. Call (978) 827- 9908.

A Fall Harvest Dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. Baked ham or meatloaf, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, green beans, beverage and apple crisp served. Tickets, available at the door, are $8; $5 for children ages 6 to 12 (children under 6 eat free). Call (978) 874- 0639.

An Autumn Wine Celebration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. Featuring over 30 different wine companies, several local fine restaurants, along with live Jazz music throughout the evening. A silent auction will be held to benefit the American Red Cross. Call (978) 464-2300.

4 SUNDAY

The Leominster Art Association will hold a pre-holiday art sale and fundraiser for the John DeLibero Scholarship Fund from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Call Deb Renzi at (978) 537- 2240 or Eleanor DeLibero at (978) 537- 3898.

Members of the Jeanne d'Arc Circle #44 Daughters of Isabella will join the Bishop Beavan Assembly Knights of Columbus for a joint Mass for deceased members at 1 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keating Knights of Columbus Hall, 165 Electric Ave., Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-5279.

A Spaghetti Luncheon and Show will be held at the American Legion, School Street, Winchendon. The luncheon will be served from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by entertainment by The Chair City Cloggers at 2 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue. Tickets are $7; $4 children 12 and under. For information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 297-1963.

Dance2Swing Studios presents The Mike DiBari Swingtet 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. Visit www.dance2swing.com

5 MONDAY

The Westminster Cultural Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Westminster Town Hall, 11 South St. Anyone interested in joining the council is invited to attend. Call (978) 874-0489. Charity Night will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Yarn Basket, 12 Ray Ave., Fitchburg. The group will continue to work on projects for several different charities. Bring a baked good if you like; other refreshments served. Call (978) 353-6796.

7 WEDNESDAY

The Westminster Seniors Friendship Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. at St. Edward's Church hall, Church Street, Westminster. Chairperson Amy VanHazinga organized a singing group to sing military songs dating from World War I through the present times. George Engman will accompany on his accordian. All veterans are invited to this program, which will honor veterans. Call (978) 874-2445.

Members of the Italian Book Club will gather at 6:30 p.m. in the Center for Italian Culture, Fitchburg State College, to discuss their latest selection. The group, facilitated by professor Terry Thomas, will discuss "Christ Stopped at Eboli: The Story of a Year" by Carlo Levi. Free.

8 THURSDAY

The monthly hike for women, planned by members of the Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department, will be held at the Squannacook Wildlife Management Area in Groton. Hikers are to meet at Barrett Park at 9 a.m. to car pool. Judith Sumner, Recreation Department Director will lead. Call (978) 534-7529.

Always On Call Health Services, Inc. will offer 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. This course is geared for people who work within the healthcare industry and nursing school students. Registration required in advance. Call (978) 537-9900, Ext. 203.

The Empire Strikes Back" (PG) will be shown from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Call (978) 874-7416.

Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA) will hold a "Social Host Liability Workshop" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fidelity Bank Community Room, Leominster Connector, Leominster. Refreshments served.

Kelley Freda, chair of the Leominster Conservation Commission, will present Wachusett Reservoir - Past and Present" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Free. Contact Edward Bergman at (978) 534-7522, Ext. 114.

Performer Rik Reppe brings the stories and the emotions of Americans to Fitchburg State College with his one-man show, "Rik Reppe: Staggering Towards America" at 7:30 p.m. in Kent Recial Hall. Call (978) 665-3347 or (978) 665-3709.

9 FRIDAY

St. Cecilia's Parish will host its Holiday Fair from 5 to 9 p.m. at 188 Mechanic St., Leominster. The fair will feature food, flea market, games, raffles, traditional French-Canadian foods, baked goods, a Chinese Auction, a $4,000 major raffle, visit from Santa from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and face painting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. Bernard's Elementary School will host Holiday Fair from 5 to 9 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg.