CALENDAR

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, a flea market, games, raffles, traditional French-Canadian foods, baked goods, 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 its Holiday Fair from 5 to 9 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. Enjoy a Fish and Chips or Spaghetti dinner, along with crafts, a silent auction, raffles, baked goods, and children's activities.

A benefit concert, for the Montachusett Addiction Council, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Common Ground Coffeehouse, 480 Main St., Fitchburg. This concert will feature the local band, Sower of Seed, as well as stand up comic, Bruce Chester, Luke Condon, songwriter and youth pastor, the Nova Vida band, and a performance by the Leominster Assembly of God Youth Group. Free; children welcome.

St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School Drama Club presents "While The Lights Were Out," a comedy-murder mystery, at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Glenn F. Downer Auditorium, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg. Tickets are $6. Call (978) 342-3212.

COMMUNITY Salisbury Singers presents "Songs of War and Peace" 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, 569 Main St., Fitchburg. Tickets for the concert, which opens Salisbury Singers' 34th concert season, are $20; $18 for seniors and children. Members of the military may receive a $5 discount on tickets by attending in uniform or showing their ID at the door. At the concert, Salisbury Singers will collect gift cards and certificates to be donated to the Massachusetts National Guard Family Programs, which also serves Army and Air Force families. For tickets and information, call (508) 799-3848. Other events honoring veterans: Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847 and Leominster Lodge of Elks #1237 will host a Steamship Round Dinner and Dance from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance (no tickets sold at the door). Proceeds to benefit local veterans and veterans at Northampton Veterans Hospital in Leeds. For information, or to purchase tickets, call Bertha Burdette at (978) 537-7593, Sigi Bursch at (978) 549-8005, or Margrit Koula at (978) 342-8480. Dance2Swing Studios presents a Veterans' Day Benefit Dance with New York City's George Gee Jump Vivin Wailers at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. The event will feature a potluck buffet, a silent auction, Dime a Dance, and prizes. The dress is GI, Vintage, Retro or Casual. Proceeds to benefit the Montachusett Veterans Out Reach Center Inc. Admission is $17. A beginner friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Visit www.dance2swing.com

10 SATURDAY

St. Bernard's Elementary School will host its Holiday Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8 a.m. featuring pancakes, eggs, toast, sausage, home fries, juice and coffee. Cost is $3.50; $3.25 for senior citizens. Crafts, a silent auction, raffles, baked goods, and children's activities, and a visit from Santa will also be available.

A Christmas Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham.

WAVE (Westminster Ashburnham Value Education) will hold its sixth annual Artisan Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westminster Elementary School. The fair features many local artists and craftspeople. Items available include jewelry, pottery, folk art, photography, furniture, shaker boxes, tole painting, fun fleece hats, wreaths, apparel, purses, stationary, paintings and more. There will be musical entertainment throughout the day as well as homemade soups and stews. The fair is a fundraiser for WAVE, a non-profit foundation that funds grants for educational and cultural projects in the two towns. Free admission.

The 29th Annual Narragansett Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Narragansett Middle School, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville. Sponsored by the Phillipston Parent-Teacher Group.

Barnes & Noble, located in Watertower Plaza, Leominster, is hosting a book fair from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. to support the Charlie's Angels Relay for Life Team. Vouchers are available be contacting Mary Hasselmann at (978) 297-4484 or by email at charliesangelsteam.relayforlife@ hotmail.com

St. Cecilia's Parish will host its Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 188 Mechanic St., Leominster. The fair will feature food, a flea market, games, raffles, traditional French-Canadian foods, baked goods, a Chinese Auction, a $4,000 major raffle, crafts, visit from Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. and face painting as well as children's Holiday Crafts from 2 to 4 p.m. The Twin City Fiddlers will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Leominster First Baptist Church will host their annual New England Village Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, located at the corner of Church and West streets. Browse through rooms filled with attic treasures, antiques, jewelry, baked goods, books and toys and bid on gift items at their "not so silent auction." Luncheon served; snack bar available.

Holy Family of Nazareth Parish will host annual Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 at the church, 750 Union St., Leominster. The fair will feature children's activities, crafts, baked goods, food, treasures, and games of chance. Santa Claus will visit 2 p.m.

Fitchburg Art Museum presents a creative writing workshop today and Sunday from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the museum, located Merriam Parkway. Tuition is $80. For information, or to register, call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 309.

First Church of Templeton, located on Templeton Common, will hold a Swedish Meatball Supper with open seating from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $8; $4 per child, with children under 5 free. Call (978) 939- 2784.

A Turkey Supper will be held from 5 to p.m. at Faith United Parish, 820 Main Fitchburg. Cost is by donation of a freewill offering.

The Boulder Coffeehouse presents Mark Fisher at 7:30 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 923 Main St., Fitchburg. Proceeds from the $5 suggested donations will be split between the host church and LUK.Call (978) 345-2661.

11 SUNDAY

The 6th Annual Magic Mountain 5 Mile Road Race/Walk, to benefit the Timothy E. Loughlin Scholarship Fund, will be held beginning at the Leominster Sportsmen's Club, 1455 Elm St., Leominster. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Call (978) 534-8904.

The Montachusett Mycological Society will hold a fall mushroom foray, beginning at 2 p.m. at DeLisle Chiropractic Office, 285 Central St., Suite 205, Leominster. Dr. Lawrence Millman will lead the group. Fee is $15. For detailed information, contact Matthew DeLisle at (978) 537-2490.

Ballroom Dancing will be offered from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Acadien Club, 193 Parker St., Gardner. Admission is $10 at the door with a free ballroom dance lesson promptly at 4 p.m. All levels (singles or couples) welcome. Call (978) 821-3395.

13 TUESDAY

Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. Vendors interested in renting table should call (978) 345-9598. Cost is $10. Lunch will be available from noon to 1 pm. Free admission.

Filmmaker and Fitchburg State College alumna Melanie Perkins brings her documentary "Have You Seen Andy?" to campus for screenings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Ellis White Lecture Hall, Hammond Campus Center, Fitchburg. Free.

Return of the Jedi" (PG) will be shown from 30 to 8 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Call (978) 874- 7416.

The community is invited to make cards for soldiers, anytime from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Garden Room at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. All supplies (and help, if needed) will be provided. Free; refreshments served. Call (978) 345- 9635.

The Westminster Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the society house, 110 Main St. The program, "Searching for Veterans" will be led by Mark Landry, veterans agent, who will share information he has gathered. The society would like to include a list of all Westminster veterans in the new history. Please bring names, information, and photos of those you know. Call (978) 874-5569. The Fitchburg State College Theatre Program presents the play "Pullman Car Hiawatha" at 7:30 p.m. at McKay Campus School, Fitchburg. Free. Call (978) 665- 4032.

14 WEDNESDAY

The monthly dinner meeting of the Appleseed Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Slattery's Back Room Restaurant, Fitchburg. Fran Benedict, CPS, will talk on "Stress Management" as we head into the holiday season. All administrative professionals welcome. Contact Phyllis Grammont at phyllis.grammont@ nashobamed.com.

The Fitchburg State College Theatre Program presents the play "Pullman Car Hiawatha" at 7:30 p.m. at McKay Campus School, Fitchburg. Free. Call (978) 665- 4032.

15 THURSDAY

The Fitchburg State College Theatre Program presents the play "Pullman Car Hiawatha" at 6:30 p.m. at McKay Campus School, Fitchburg. Free. Call (978) 665- 4032.

Judy Bernstein's "Dinner at the White House" will be performed from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Bernstein's one-woman act highlights humorous aspects of entertainment with the Presidents. Favorite presidential desserts will be served. Space is limited. Call (978) 874-4716.

The Local Historic District Study Committee will hold an information meeting about the creation of a local historic district in the center of Westminster at 7 p.m. in the Selectmen's Chambers at the new Town Hall, 11 South St. Special guests at this meeting will be several residents of the town of Phillipston who are homeowners in their historic district. All residents of Westminster are invited to attend to attend this meeting. Call (978) 874-1402.