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GARDNER - Theatre at the Mount will open its 2008 season with "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story." Performances are Feb. 22, 23, 29, March 1 at 8 p.m., and March 2 at 2 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St. Directed by Tara McRae, performances will feature over 20 Buddy Holly hit songs, with cast members Ethan Caouette as Buddy Holly, Jaime Perez as Ritchie Valens, Marc Clermont as The Big Bopper, and Melissa Gates, Katrina Caouette, Amanda Carpenito, Chelsea Young, Emily Smith, Alison Laverdiere, Kim McDowell, Andrew Caouette, Mike Moisan, Paul Caouette, Jay Garceau, Taylor Lawton, Andy Francis and Doug Dame. Tickets are $20 for evening performances, $15 for matinees, and may be purchased by calling (978) 632-2403 or online at http://theatre. mwcc.edu

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.

Enjoy a moonlight hike and campfire from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster. Winter hikes include snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Hot chocolate served. Weather permitting. Call (978) 840-3276. "Blank Slate/Clean Slate," an exhibition of work by Massachusetts sculptor Tim de Christopher, is on display today through March 20 at the East Wing Gallery in the Raymond M. LaFontaine Fine Arts Center, Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit can be viewed during regular gallery hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

The ShirleyArts! production of "Little Women" opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Shirley Middle School, 1 Hospital Road,

Shirley. Based on the classic Louisa May Alcott story. Remaining performances are Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets bought in advance at Hazen Library are $10. Tickets at the door cost $12. Call (978) 425-2010.

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

The Sunday School children of First Church of Templeton will hold a "Home Cooking and Bake Sale" from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church, located on Templeton Common. Funds from the sale will help to purchase supplies for the Sunday School program. Call (978) 939-8688.

Theatre at the Mount, in Gardner, 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.

Always On Call Health Services, Inc. will offer an American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR course (includes CPR for infant, child, adult and AED) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 214, Leominster. For people who work within the healthcare industry and nursing school students. Advanced registration is required by calling Maria at (978) 537-9900, Ext. 204.

The Drawbridge Puppet Theater, 1335 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, presents "Cinderella" today at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $6. Call (978) 582-6565 or visit www.drawbridgepuppets.com

"Animal Tracking II" will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main St., Groton. Designed for older youth and adults who wish to build their tracking skills. Registration required by calling (978) 448-0299.

A pasta dinner, to benefit the Bresnahan Scouting and Community Center, will be held at the Ashburnham Community Church, Main Street. Sittings are at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $7; $5 for seniors and children 9 and under (free for children 3 and under); family limit of $25. Tickets available from WJB Committee members and supporters or by calling Ron Skaife at (978) 827-5722.

Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department will hold a moonlight hiking tour of the full Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster, at 6 p.m. The tour will be led by Dick O'Brien, the Central Mass. Regional Director of the Trustees of Reservations. Participants should meet in the center parking lot on Abbott Avenue, corner of 325 Lindell Ave. Call (978) 534- 7529 or (978) 537-3018.

Holy Trinity Church of Fitchburg will host an Apokriatiko Glendi "Greek Dinner Dance" at the Colonial Hotel, 625 Betty Spring Road, Gardner. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Donation is $50 per adult; $25 per child under the age of 12. Reservations can be made by calling Staci Halkiadakis at (978) 342-6249 or Loula Roumbakis at (978) 343-3601.

A meat raffle will be held at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 484 Lancaster St.,

Leominster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Raffle tickets are sold and then a winner is drawn to receive items such as large roasts, premium steaks, turkeys, and chops.

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.

24 SUNDAY

Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, renowned surgeon and president of the Massachusetts Right to Life Committee, will speak at the 9:30 a.m. worship service of Elm Street Congregational Church, 264 Elm St., Fitchburg. All are welcome and invited to attend this service. Call Pastor Steve at (978) 342-4257.

Laugh, sing and move to the award-winning, rib-tickling songs of David Polansky from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. Free with museum admission. Call (978) 345-4207, Ext. 303.

The Christian Performing Arts Center presents "Do Lord Remember Me" at 2 p.m. at North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg. Call (978) 345-2915. Dance2Swing presents the Memphis Rockabilly 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.

25 MONDAY

The Ashburnham Senior Center will celebrate Valentine's Day at noon at the center, 1 Memorial Drive, with a special lunch of baked ham w/ pineapple raisin sauce, sweet potatoes, rye bread, and pineapple. Homemade apple pie with ice cream rounds off the menu for dessert. Reservations requested by calling (978) 827-5000.

26 TUESDAY

"Pizza and Bingo for a Buck" will be held at noon at the Ashburnham Senior Center, 1 Memorial Drive. A dollar buys lunch and one bingo card. Participants can buy additional cards at $1 each. Reservations requested by calling (978) 827-5000.

Families for Depression Awareness will provide a parent training to help parents recognize the signs of youth depression from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg. Registration required by Feb. 25. Call (978) 345-2701, Ext. 419.

The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, Elm Street, Gardner. FSC Professor and author John Chetro-Szivos will discuss his book "Talking Acadian: Communication, Work and Culture". Guest fee is $2 for non-members. (978) 297-4484.

Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his new book, "The Boston Italians: A Story of Pride, Perseverance, and Paesani, from the Years of the Great Immigration to the Present Day" at 7:30 p.m. in Kent Recital Hall, Fitchburg State College. Tickets, sold at the door, are $10; $7 for FSC faculty, staff and seniors; $5 for FSC students and children under 18. Call (978) 665- 3347.

27 WEDNESDAY

The Fitchburg-Westminster-Ashburnham Babe Ruth League will hold its 2008 spring registrations from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Reingold Elementary School, 70 Reingold Avenue, Fitchburg. Players age 13 to 15 (as of May 1, 2008, are eligible to register. For more information, call Tom Sarasin (508) 331-3277 or (978) 790-2721.

Join Doug Williams for a photographic tour and discussion of the natural history of Wachusett Mountain State Reservation at 7 p.m. at the Nashua River Watershed Association River Resource Center, 592 Main St. (Rt. 119), Groton. Free. Call (978) 448-0299.

Broadway and film star Adam Pascal will perform at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. Tickets are $15; $7 for FSC students with a college ID. Contact Shane Franzen at (978) 665-3164.

28 THURSDAY

Always On Call Health Services, Inc, will hold an American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR Course (adult, infant and child) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 214, Leominster. Fee is $50. Registration is required in advance by calling (978) 537-9900, Ext 203.

Always On Call Health Services, Inc. will offer an American Heart Association First Aide Course from 2 to 5 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 214, Leominster. Cost is $45 per person. Registration is required in advance by calling (978) 537-9900, Ext. 204.

A step and African dance show will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Hammond Campus Center Main Lounge, Fitchburg State College. Demonstrations and lessons will be a part of the show. For information, call (978) 665-3399.

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

Martini's with a Twist Night, featuring several comediens, will be held at 8 p.m. at Destare's, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. Proceeds to benefit Andrew's Helpful Hands. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Destare's, Spadafore Oil, 701 North Main St., Leominster, or by calling Zee at (978) 375-3704 or John at (508) 380-1797.