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23 FRIDAY 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. 24 SATURDAY Westminster Cub Scout Pack 33 will hold a bottle and can drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wine & Roses, located on Main Street. Bring empty redeemable containers to help boys aged 7 to 10 learn the values of Scouting. Members of the Leominster Land Trust and the Recreation Department have planned a moonlight hike to Jacob's Hill on the Tully Trail in Royalston. Dick O'Brien of Trustees of Reservations will lead. Hikers will meet at Barrett Park, Leominster at 5 p.m. to carpool and are reminded to carry a snack, water and a flashlight; wear sturdy footwear and adequate clothing. The trail has a moderate climb. Call (978) 534-7529 or (978) 537-3018. The Stratton Players continues its tradition of Dinner and a Show. Dine at the Fay Club, 658 Main St., Fitchburg and stroll to the theatre located at 60 Wallace Ave. for "A Murder Has Been Arranged." Dinner is served at 6 p.m., curtain is at 8 p.m. Cost for dinner only is $24 or $39 for dinner and a show (all-inclusive tax/gratuity). For Dinner and Show reservations, call the Fay Club at (978) 345-4537. For information on the show, call (978) 345-6066. 25 SUNDAY Stratton Players will perform "A Murder Has Been Arranged" at 2 p.m. at the Stratton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-6066. The annual Advent Workshop and Soup Supper will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Westminster, 138 Main St. Workshops include the hanging of the greens in the sanctuary, a chime workshop for beginners, advent wreath making, advent baking, and an ornament shop. Following the workshop, soup will be served. Please bring a crockpot full of something to share. Call (978) 974-5790. The Celebration of the Memorial Lights will be held at 4:30 p.m. in Monument Park,
26 MONDAY Monday Night Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Call (978) 874-7416. 27 TUESDAY The Leominster-Fitchburg Chapter of Massachusetts Citizens for Life will meet at 7 p.m. at the Golden Living Center - Fitchburg, 1199 John Fitch Highway. Call (978) 425-6145. The Nashua River Watershed Association invites the public to a free evening workshop on "Ecological Subdivision Design" from 7 to 9 p.m. at Townsend Memorial Hall, 272 Main St. Presenters will be Carter Scott and Donald Sienkiewicz. Call (978) 448-0299. "Italy's Identity Crisis" will be presented by John Alcorn, associate director of Italian programs and assistant professor of Italian studies at Trinity College, at 7:30 p.m. in Kent Recital Hall, Fitchburg State College. Free; sponsored by the Sandro and Lillian Clementi Family Lecture Series. Call (978) 665-3709. 28 WEDNESDAY The Ashburnham Rail Trail Committee will host an open public information meeting at 7 p.m. in Overlook Middle School, 10 Oakmont Drive, Ashburnham. The chief purpose of the meeting will be to solicit input from residents on the proposed rail trail and to present the preliminary design plans. Sylvan Learning Center will host a free lecture entitled "Taking the Mystery Out of the College Financial Aid Process" at 7:30 p.m. at the Sylvan Learning Center, 348 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg. Seating is limited, call-(978) 882-0343. 29 THURSDAY "Hook" (PG) will be shown from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Call (978) 874- 7416. The Nashua River Watershed Association invites the public for dessert, coffee, and conservation conversation on "Protecting Source Water in the Southern Portion of the Nashua River Watershed" at the Princeton Town Hall Annex, 6 Town Hall Drive, or on Thursday, Dec. 6, at Holden Memorial Town Hall, 1196 Main Both meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Free. Call (978) 448-0299
30 FRIDAY Heywood Hospital Aid's Annual Evergreen Fair will be held today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the hospital, 242 Green St., Gardner. Evergreens, wreaths, swags and boxwoods will be for sale, along with theme baskets, baked goods, crafts, and raffles. A Christmas Bazaar will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Mark's Church, 60 West St., Leominster. The bazaar will feature children's games, gift baskets, photos with Santa, baked goods, attic treasures, country store, crafts, refreshments, and toys. Call (978) 537-3560. A gala celebration to mark Finland's 90 years of independence will be held at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg. The event will feature dinner, program, and dancing. Tickets are $30 per person and need to be purchased in advance by calling (978) 343-3822.
The Christian Performing Arts Center will perform "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m. at Fitchburg High School, 140 Arn How Road. Call (978) 345-2915. 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. 1 SATURDAY A Christmas Bazaar will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Church, 60 West St., Leominster. The bazaar will feature children's games, gift baskets, photos with Santa, baked goods, attic treasures, country store, crafts, refreshments, and toys. Call (978) 537-3560.
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 of coffee or hot cider with cookies next to the fireplace, shopping in the Gift Shop, and a bake sale. Call (978) 874-5569. First Church of Templeton, located on the common, will hold its annual Christmas Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handcrafted gifts, theme basket raffles, handmade wreaths and crafts, baked goods, Kringle's Kid Korner, Chinese auction, attic treasures, silent auction and lunch. Call (978) 939-2784. A Holiday Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847. The fair will feature a Silent Auction, baked goods, lottery tree raffle, crafters, baskets, and more. To reserve a vendor table, call the lodge at (978) 342-9032 and leave contact info or e-mail secretary847@ aol.com. Animal Photos With Santa will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Horse and Buggy Feed, 380 School St., Winchendon. Cost is $10 and includes photo, doggie treat, human snacks and hot cider. All proceeds to benefit the Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue building fund. Miss Emma's Tea will host a Royal Princess Gala, featuring Cinderella, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Best Western Royal Plaza, 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg. The event will feature tea sandwiches, fruit, princess tier-cakes, musical games and dancing, picture opportunities with Cinderella, and princess favors. Ages 3 and up. Tickets are $20. Call (978) 537-6945. The Church of the Good Shepherd, 10 Wachusett St., Fitchburg will host a Victorian Christmas Tea and Doll Display in the Church Hall. Sittings will be at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. All are invited to bring their favorite doll or Teddy Bear. For information, or to make reservations, call (978) 342-2690. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children under 12 (free admission for children under 6). A Living Nativity will be performed from 6 to 8 p.m. today and Sunday, Dec. 2, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, junction routes 2A and 140, Westminster. Free. Call (978) 874-2504. The Christian Performing Arts Center will perform "It's a Wonderful Life" at 7 p.m. at Fitchburg High School, 140 Arn How Road. Call (978) 345-2915. 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. 2 SUNDAY "A Taste of Greece" will be presented by Holy Trinity Philoptochos from noon to 4 p.m. at 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. Baked lamb or Greek-style chicken, potatoes, green beans, Greek salad, bread and coffee will be served. Tickets are $13 for lamb dinner; $9 for chicken dinner; $7 for Spanakopita dinner. Greek pastries will be available for sale. Call Loula Roumbakis at (978) 343-3601 or the church office at (978) 342-1216. International crafts, music, and seasonal treats will kindle your spirit for the upcoming holidays at a Global Ornaments family workshop from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Make and take home hand-made ornaments for gift-giving or home décor. Reservations must be made by Nov. 30. Call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 303 Paula Meola Dance & Performing Arts, Inc. will perform "The Nutcracker" ballet at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the Stratos G. Dukakis Performing Arts Center, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School, Route 2A, Fitchburg. For tickets, call (978) 422-6989. Christ Church Choir, directed by Brenda Caldwell, will perform music of the season at 1 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 303. The Montachusett Chorale will perform a Holiday Concert at 2 p.m. at Leominster City Hall, 25 West St. Call (978) 534-7500. Stratton Players will perform "A Murder Has Been Arranged" at 2 p.m. at the Stratton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-6066. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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