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Creole Jazz coming to FSC FITCHBURG - The Creole Jazz Serenaders - New Orleans' premiere jazz orchestra - will turn up the heat when the group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. Their specialty is the music that kept New Orleans hopping in the 1920s and '30s, that authentic New Orleans street and club sound. Dedicated to contemporary performance and recording of classic jazz and Creole compositions, the Creole Jazz Serenaders provide today's audiences with a glimpse of the real spirit of early jazz, a period when jazz was the pop music of the time.

For tickets, call (978) 665-3347. Information is available by calling (978) 665-3709.

15 FRIDAY

Eddy's Chowder House will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. Call Louise Rathier at (978) 874-0639.

The Christian Performing Arts Center presents "Do Lord Remember Me" at 7 p.m. at North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-2915.

A Valentine Dinner Dance will be held at the Franco American War Vets, 300 Water St., Leominster. A prime rib dinner will be served from 4 to 8 p.m., followed by music by DJ Earl from 8 p.m. to midnight. Prizes and surprises also featured. Cost is $8. Call (978) 534-6409.

16 SATURDAY

A dog and cat rabies clinic and vaccination clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Robert J. Tashjian, VMD Animal Medical Center, 29 Prospect St., West Boylston. Sponsored by the West Boylston Animal Control. Call (508) 835-6258.

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater, 1335 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, presents "Cinderella" today at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $6. Call (978) 582-6565 or visit www. drawbridgepuppets.com

An "Animal Tracking for Families" workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main St., Groton. This workshop is best suited for families with children age 6 and up; participants will learn the basics of tracking wildlife and exploring woodlands. Registration required by calling (978) 448-0299.

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

The community is invited to a viewing of "Prison Pups" by Alice Dungan Bouvrie, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at POOCH, 557 Lancaster St., Leominster. "Prison Pups" is a documentary about four inmates in Concord who raise and train service dogs. Refreshments served. Tickets are an $8 donation at the door. All proceeds benefit NEADS and the NEADS Lion Club. Call (978) 466-WOOF.

The Christian Performing Arts Center presents "Do Lord Remember Me" at 7 p.m. at North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-2915.

A Valentine Dance will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Music by MOCO. Admission is $10.

The Creole Jazz Serenaders - New Orleans' premier jazz orchestra - will turn up the heat at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium,

Fitchburg State College. The Creole Jazz Serenaders provide today's audiences with a glimpse of the real spirit of early jazz, a period when jazz was the pop music of the time. For tickets, call (978) 665-3347.

The New Players Theatre Guild of Fitchburg will perform its annual Cabaret Night at 8:30 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. A buffet dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Reservations are needed by Feb. 9. Tickets are $35. For information, or to make reservations, contact Jeanie Storrs at (978) 537-5100 x28 or jstorrs@c21realtyteam.com

17 SUNDAY

Rituals Salon & Spa, 7 Central St., Leominster will offer special services and pricing between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., with all proceeds to benefit the Worcester Animal Rescue League. Manicures, facials, massage, haircuts, makeup applications and paraffin treatments will be available at discounted pricing. Call (978) 537-9394 or visit www.ritualsspa.com.

"New England/New Talent," a juried selection of contemporary artists, opens today from noon to 4 p.m. and runs through June 1, at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. Call (978) 345-4207 or visit www. fitchburgartmuseum.org

Museum Curator Rosalie Dunbar will present a talk on the Tuskegee Airman at 2 p.m. at the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. Admission is $5 for adults (which also admits one child free). Call (978) 297-4337.

The New Players Theatre Guild of Fitchburg will perform its annual Cabaret Night at 3 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Tickets are $15; $12 for senior citizens. For information, or to make reservations, contact Jeanie Storrs at (978) 537-5100, Ext. 28 or jstorrs@ c21realtyteam.com

Dance2Swing presents the Toni Lynn Washington Band at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Eagles Hall, 456 Litchfield St. Admission is $12. A beginner-friendly group swing dance lesson will be held at 6 p.m. Visit www.dance2swing.com or call (978) 263-7220.

18 MONDAY

"Practice Like the Pros" will be held from 9 a.m. to noon today through Friday, Feb. 22, at St. Bernard's Activity Center, 260 Summer St., Fitchburg. Keith Beauregard and Chris Colabello, of the Worcester Tornadoes, will teach baseball specific training to get Little League players ready for the upcoming season. For details, contact Jim Beauregard at (978) 870-7391.

"DASH to Better Health with Lower Blood Pressure" will be presented from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hannaford, 118 Lancaster St., Leominster. Registration is required by calling (978) 537-1327 or stopping by the Customer Service Desk.

The Warning Track will offer softball clinics today through Friday, Feb. 22 at 12 Baltic Lane, Fitchburg. Players ages 8 to 11 meet from noon to 2 p.m.; ages 12 to 18 meet from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 per session; $75 for all five days. Clinic instructors include Mike Pelland and Dave Reid. Space is limited to 20 players per session. Call Sandi Thibault at (978) 400-5007.

"Shop Smart for the Heart - The Guiding Stars Way" will be presented from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Hannaford, 927 Merriam Ave.,

Leominster. Registration is required by calling (978) 537-1327 or stopping by the Customer Service Desk.

19 TUESDAY

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. The first 100 donors will receive a lift ticket to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. For information, or to make an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Walk-in donors welcome.

Always On Call Health Services, Inc. is offering an American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course from 4 to 6 p.m. beginning today through Friday, Feb. 22, at 285 Central St., Suite 214, Leominster. Participants will receive a certificate and a course handbook. Cost is $65. The course will provide youth ages 11 to 15 information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children. For information, or to register, call Maria Iacobone at (978) 537-9900, Ext. 204.

The Leominster Art Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., North Leominster. Member workshops will be featured. Guest fee is $5. Refreshments served. Call (978) 537-3898.

20 WEDNESDAY

Annette LeBlanc Cate, author of "The Magic Rabbit", will visit the Townsend Public Library at 10:30 a.m. in Room 2 of Memorial Hall. Annette will present her original art work, do a craft with the children, and do a book signing (books must be purchased and brought in before the event). For ages 3 and up. Call (978) 597- 1714.

The Westminster Seniors Friendship Cub will meet at 1:30 p.m. in St. Edward's Church Hall, Church Street, Westminster. The guest speaker will be from the Fire Department. Meetings are open to seniors 55 years and older in Westminster and surrounding towns. For information, call (978) 874-2445.

Appleseed Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at Slattery's Back Room Restaurant, Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a business/dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Donnamarie Larievy will present "Life Coaching" for personal and professional development. Open to all administrative professionals. Contact Phyllis Grammont at phyllis.grammont@nashobamed.com

21 THURSDAY

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at St. Bernard's Activity Center, 260 Summer St., Fitchburg. The first 100 donors will receive a lift ticket to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. For information, or to make an appointment, call (800) 448-3543. Walk-in donors welcome.

"10 Ways to Lower Triglycerides and Improve Your Heart Health" will be presented from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Hannaford, 927 Merriam Ave., Leominster. Registration is required by calling (978) 537-1327 or stopping by the Customer Service Desk.

The Great Decisions program will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the Public Safety Building, 9 South Street, Westminster. Former Ambassador George Lane and Dr. Kevin Hart will lead the program on Defense and Security. To sign up and receive a book, visit the public service desk or call (978) 874-7416.

22 FRIDAY

Eddy's Chowder House will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church Hall, 10 Church St., Westminster. For information, call Louise Rathier at (978) 874-0639.

The Christian Performing Arts Center presents "Do Lord Remember Me" at 7 p.m. at North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-2915.

Theatre at the Mount presents "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" at 8 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call (978) 632-2403.

23 SATURDAY

Theatre at the Mount will hold auditions for the children's musical "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (for ages 8 to 12) and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (for ages 13 to 18). To schedule an appointment, call (978) 632-2403, or e-mail box-office@ mwcc.mass.edu. For information, contact Professor Gail Steele at (978) 630-9162.