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COMMUNITY CHOICE Celebrate "An American Girls Holiday" You don't need to love American Girl Dolls to enjoy "An American Girls Holiday" from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Ashburnham Community Church, Main Street. Join in on the wonderful exploration of the historical time periods of a few of the girls from their perspective. There will be games, crafts, and stories from three different time periods. You are also invited to Samantha's Christmas Tea Time. During this event, participants will also be making and mailing packages to send to some of the service men and women serving in Iraq. If you would like to purchase tickets or to sponsor a box, please contact Becky Pilsbury at (978) 827-6663 or by e-mail at beckymp411@yahoo. com. Tickets are $15 per girl and $10 per accompanying adult. Pictured with their dolls is Emily Pilsbury (right) and Adrienne Mercier (left).

16 FRIDAY

St. Leo School and Parish's Holiday Fair will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. at the school, 120 Main Street, Leominster. Crafts, baked goods, raffles, homemade foods will be available.

Fitchburg High School's Drama Club will present its 2007 All-School Play "The Wizard of Oz" at 7 p.m. in the auditorium, 140 Arn How Road. Tickets are $5. Call (978) 345-3240.

A Meat Raffle will be held at 7 p.m. at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847, 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. Proceeds to benefit those less fortunate through the holiday season. Donations will be accepted for new warm clothing, (hats, gloves, scarves, gift cards, etc).

The Annual North Leominster Rod & Gun Club Turkey Raffle Night will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1501 Lancaster Ave., Lunenburg. Door prizes will be awarded, along with raffles and refreshments.

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

Stratton Players will perform "A Murder Has Been Arranged" at 8 p.m. at the Stratton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-6066.

17 SATURDAY

First Church of Templeton will hold a food drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the local food pantry. Bring non-perishable food items to the collection site in the church parking lot, located on Templeton Common, then visit inside to warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee or juice. Call (978) 939-5973.

A Holiday Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fitchburg First Baptist Church, 1400 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. The fair will feature Christmas decorations, crafts, books, silent auction baskets, new and like new bargains, and baked goods for the holiday table. Special feature will be lots of yarn, Islandic and Reynolds, at bargain prices and their just published cookbook "Feeding the Flock." Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Peoples Church Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon at the church, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham. Call (978) 827-4010.

St. Anthony School will host a Country Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the school, 123 Salem St., Fitchburg. Italian food and pastries, crafts, theme baskets, raffles and a kid's only room will be available.

St. Leo School and Parish's Holiday Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the school, 120 Main Street, Leominster. Crafts, baked goods, raffles, homemade foods will be available, including Italian foods served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., donated by The Gondola Restaurant. A children's free Santa's Story Hour will be held from at 11 a.m. and pictures with Santa from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

A Holiday Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. The fair will feature lunch, Nana's Bakery, a Country Store, food demonstrations, fresh evergreen wreaths and swags, berry and holly bundles, bird treats and house plants, a Silent Auction, jewelry, crafts, books, toys, attic treasures and angels.

A Scandinavian Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, 36 Charter Road,

Acton. The fair, an annual tradition, brings together a unique combination of activities, food, Scandinavian crystal, jewelry and linens.

A Holly Berry Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 138 Main St., Westminster. The fair will feature homemade pastry, a luncheon, a children's shopping room, gifts, baked goods, candy, RADA cultlery, SERV items, jewelry, and a tag auction.

Applewild School will host an Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. at the school, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. Call (978) 342-6053, Ext. 110.

A Christmas Open House will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westminster Historical Society, 110 Main St. Enjoy a cup coffee or hot cider with cookies next to the fireplace, shopping in the gift shop, and a bake sale. Call (978) 874-5569.

A church supper will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Congregational Church of Christ, UCC, 583 Main St., Leominster. Meatloaf, potatoes, vegetables and homemade pies for dessert will be served. Tickets are $7 the door.

ARC Community Services will host their 18th Annual Person to Person Auction at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg. Preview, social and silent auction will be held from to 7:30 p.m.; followed by the live auction 7:30 p.m. Free admission.

A Wine Tasting event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and music. Tickets are $15. Call (978) 833-0505.

St. Joseph's Monthly Dance will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Music by MO-CO. Admission is $10.

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

Stratton Players will perform "A Murder Has Been Arranged" at 8 p.m. at the Stratton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-6066.

The Ashburnahm-Westminster Rotary Club will host a Comedy Night fund-raiser at 8 p.m. at Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton. Featuring comediens Larry Myles, Chance Langton and Rob Steen. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Call (978) 874-5557.

18 SUNDAY

A pancake breakfast will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, Eaton Street, Westminster. Sponsored by the Westminster Lions Club to benefit the Westminter Food Pantry. Tickets are $3 (children under 6 years old eat free).

The Academy Skating Club will hold its fall registration for their Learn to Skate and Basic Skills programs today from 8 to 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Iorio Arena, Cushing Academy, 39 School St., Ashburnham. Call (978) 840-8311.

Christian singer/songwriter, Bible teacher/ preacher and Biblical reformer Steve Camp will minister in word and song at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 23 West St., Leominster. Call (978) 537- 2685.

Fitchburg Art Museum presents a unique workshop on origami titled "FAMily Day: Fold It Up, Down, Right, Left" from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the museum, Merriam Parkway. Call (978) 345- 4207, Ext. 303.

An ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West St., Leominster.

Dance2Swing Studios presents The Red Riders at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Admisssion is $10. A beginner friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Visit www.dance2swing.com

19 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.

20 TUESDAY

An exhibit of sculptures and drawings by Sally Moore will be on view at the Campus Center Art Gallery at Fitchburg State College, starting today. An artist talk will kick off the exhibit at 6:30 p.m. in the gallery, followed by an opening reception at 7 p.m. Call (978) 665-3177.

The Leominster Art Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., Leominster. Erik Minzner, of Londonderry, N.H. will be guest artist demonstrator. He is a watercolor and oil artist. Call (978) 537-3898.

22 THURSDAY

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers!