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COMMUNITY CHOICE When Irish Eyes are Smiling….' A St. Patrick's Day Dance will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Music by MO-CO. Admission is $10.

The Leominster Recreation Department will host a trip from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, to the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Festival, in Lincoln, N.H. Cost is $89. Call (978) 534-7529.

Townsend United Methodist Church will hold a St. Patrick's Day Supper from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at 265 Main St. Enjoy Irish stew, Irish chickenleek pie, colcannon, Dublin coddle, and pastries. Call (978) 597-2486. The Men's and Social Ministry groups at Emanuel Lutheran Church will serve a corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. Ronald Lange will present a narrated slide show entitled "Backcountry Adventures" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for children under 12. Call (978) 345-1200.

The Finnish Center at Saima Park will host a "St. Urho's Day" celebration at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at 61 Scott Rd., Fitchburg. The celebration will feature homemade foods, music, and games. Tickets are $12. Call (978) 582-7717.

A corned beef dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 16, at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks No. 847, 860 Ashby State Road. Cost is $10. Call (978) 342-9032.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with stories and crafts at 10 a.m. Monday, March 17, in the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room, Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. For children ages 3 to 7. Call (978) 534-7522.

Franco Vets will host their 27th Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Feast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at 300 Water St. Cost is $5 (take-out available). Call (978) 534-6409.

Two Old Friends will perform a St. Patrick's Day Concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, at The Great Hall of Memorial Hall, Townsend. Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins will delight the audience with music from Ireland, the mountains, and the sea. Call (978) 597-1714.

7 FRIDAY

Story time will be held at 10 a.m. (for 2- year-olds) and at 11 a.m. (for 4- to 6-years old) at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Call (978) 874-7416.

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.

8 SATURDAY

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

A meat raffle will be held at 6 p.m. at St. Bernard's Elementary School, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. Drawings will include corned beef, pork loin, roast beef, ham, ribs, shrimp. Doors open at 5 p.m. Refreshments served. Call (978) 337- 7044.

Ginny's Helping Hand, Inc. is holding its annual Mardi Gras Gala Dinner Dance from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Four Points by Sheraton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster. Tickets are $60 per person (table of 10 is $500). A silent auction will be held. Call (978) 840-0559 or (978) 537-1384.

The Boulder Coffeehouse presents Bernadette at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Fitchburg, 923 Main St. With her rich dynamic voice, mountain dulcimer and quick wit, she comforts, tickles and challenges her audience to become part of a circus of delight. Proceeds will be split between the host church and a non-profit organization of Bernadette's choice. Call (978) 345-2661.

9 SUNDAY

The Warning Track, 12 Baltic Lane, Fitchburg, is celebrating its first anniversary with cage rentals at $15 per half-hour, radar-clocked pitching, raffle, games, and refreshments. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association and a local sports organization in memory of Leo Thibault, founder of the Warning Track, who passed away last year. Call (978) 400-5007.

The Fitchburg Art Museum presents a special workshop in "Pysanky," the art of Ukranian egg decorating, today and Sunday, March 16, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the museum, Merriam Parkway. Bring four room temperature raw, white or brown eggs free of cracks and weak spots to class. Cost is $65, $55 for members. Registration required by calling (978) 345- 4207, Ext. 303.

Dance2Swing presents Cathy's Clown, a nine-piece sock hop 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.

10 MONDAY

The American Cancer Society's Look Good…Feel Better program will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Simond-Sinon Regional Cancer Center, 275 Nichols St., Fitchburg. The free program features cosmetologists leading group sessions, providing tips and practical techniques for coping with hair loss and changes in the skin that often result from chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Call (978) 343-5442.

Jeanne d'Arc Circle No. 44 Daughters of Isabella will meet at 2 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keating Knights of Columbus Hall, 165 Electric Ave., Fitchburg. A business meeting will be held, followed by refreshments and bingo. Call (978) 345-5279.

Sally Cragin presents "Real Townies are Always Home" at 7 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Space is limited. For information, or to sign up, call (978) 874-7416.

The American Friendship Association will meet at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Installation of officers will take place. New members welcomed; dues are $5 per year. Call (978) 537-7323 or (978) 342-2904.

11 TUESDAY

Boy Scout Troop 11 will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Call (800) 448-3543. Walkin donors welcome.

The film "Be Fruitful and Multiply" will be shown at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Ellis White Lecture Hall, Fitchburg State College. The student film "The Front Runner" 12 will be shown at 6:45 p.m. just before the evening event. Rabbi Alan M. Alpert, of Congregation Agudat Achim, Leominster, will hold a post-screening conversation after the 7 p.m. show. Call (978) 665-3347 or (978) 665-3709.

Oakmont Pop Warner will hold a Registration Night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakmont Regional High School. An informational meeting will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Visit: www.oakmontpopwarner.com or e-mail Michael Garafano, OPW president at opwpresident@ yahoo.com

The Westminster Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at 110 Main St. The focus of the meeting will be to gather information about the East Gardner State Hospital. If anyone is unable to come to the meeting but has information, contact Betsy Hannula at (978) 874-0430. Refreshments will be served.

Wil Darcangelo will perform at 8 p.m. at Destare, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Call (978) 345-5734.

12 WEDNESDAY

The North Central Career Centers of Leominster and Gardner will hold a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Devens Common Centers, 31 Andrews Parkway,

Devens. Visit www.ccncm.com for information and a list of participating companies hiring for local positions or call (978) 534- 1481.

La Leche League of North Central Mass will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St.,

Leominster. Find support and information on breastfeeding. Mothers with their nursing babies and mothers-to-be welcome. Call (978) 345-8717, (978) 516-0523, or (978) 537-9070.

The Golden Age Club will hold a Penny Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. "Owls of New England" will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell. Tom Wansleben, stewardship biologist with Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, will present an exciting evening of owls galore. Call (978) 433-0330.

13 THURSDAY

A hike for women, led by members of the Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department. Hikers should meet at 9 a.m. at the trailhead at Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster. In the event of snow, a snowshoe or cross county ski will be held. Carry water and a snack. Call (978) 534-7529 or (978) 537- 3018.

The Great Decisions program will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 9 South St., Westminster. Ambassador George Lane and Dr. Kevin Hart will discuss the role of Philanthropy and its impact on global education and health initiatives. To sign up and receive a book, visit the public service desk or call (978) 874-7416.

14 FRIDAY

Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, radio and television personality, and former six term mayor of Providence, R.I., will be the guest speaker at the Good Morning Breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster. Hosted by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. Call (978) 353-7600, Ext. 235.

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.