CALENDAR

25 FRIDAY

The Ninth Annual North Central Massachusetts Youth Leadership Summit, a celebration of youth leadership, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, 1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg. Free; registration begins at 9 a.m. Contact LUK at (978) 345-0685 or (978) 829-2284.

Serra Club will host an Altar Server Night at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 46 Woodland St., Fitchburg. The club promotes religious vocations. Bishop Robert J. McManus will officiate at the Benediction Service. The public is invited.

A pork dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks, 860 Ashby State Road. Cost is $7. Call (978) 342-9032.

"Taste Of Spring," a gourmet buffet, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. The gala event brings delicious samplings resented by leading area caterers and wine merchants. View the Art in Bloom 2008 floral interpretations and enjoy. Cost is $40. Reservations required by calling (978) 345- 4207, ext. 306.

26 SATURDAY

The Leominster Office of Emergency Management will hold its first Indoor Flea Market/ Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 37 Carter St., Leominster. Featuring over 30 tables of items, food and raffles. Call (978) 534-7581

Congregational Church of Littleton, 330 King St., will host free workshops for children whose parents are serving overseas from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Activities include breakfast on the go, origami, T-shirt design, facial spa class, bead craft, rabbits/ small animals, fun science, and scrapbooking. Parents and siblings welcome. Lunch provided. Pre-registration recommended by calling (781) 891-0650, ext. 15.

Townsend United Methodist Church Sunday School will host a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Townsend Common, routes 13 and 119. Held in conjunction with the Earth Day Celebration. Proceeds benefit Heifer International. Call (978) 597- 2486.

A Baked Haddock Dinner will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at Rollstone Congregational Church, 199 Main St., Fitchburg. Dinner includes baked haddock, salad, vegetables, scalloped potatoes, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $8, $7 for seniors and children under 7, $28 per family. A homemade macaroni and cheese dinner is available for $5. Call (978) 235- 5029.

A church supper will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Congregational Church of Christ, UCC, 583 Main St., Leominster. Ham, potatoes, vegetables, and homemade pies for dessert will be served. Tickets are $7 at the door. Call (978) 537-7054.

A Spaghetti Supper, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, will be held at 6 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 South Main St., Ashburnham. Tickets are $5.

A Vappu "May Day" Dance will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 67 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Music by Veikko Honkala and Juhani Puutio. Refreshments and cash bar available. Donation is $10. Call Maija Mard at (978) 582-7717.

Northampton native Sonya Kitchell brings her jazz-inspired folk and pop sound to CenterStage at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. Known for the mature emotional depth of her songwriting and her ability to weave the elements of jazz, R&B, folk and other roots forms. Call (978) 665-3347.

27 SUNDAY

"Omelet Sunday" will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks, 860 Ashby State Road. Cost is $7. Call (978) 342-9032.

Crossroads Community Church, 839 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg, is happy to have Evangelist Kelly Shannon at their 10:30 a.m. Service and their 6 p.m. Special Water Baptism Service on Sunday, April 27. Shannon is nationally and internationally known as a recording artist and speaker. She ministers to others through her music.

Kelley Freda, environmental analyst for DCR Water Supply Protection and chairperson of the Leominster Conservation Commission, will lead a hike from Gate 23 on Route 140, at the Wachusett Reservoir, exploring some of the many trails. Hikers should meet at Barrett Park at 1 p.m. to car pool. Planned by the Leominster Land Trust and the Leominster Recreation Department. Reservations requested by calling (978) 534-7529.

The Montachusett Chorale will perform at 2 p.m. in Tata Auditorium, Leominster City Hall, 25 West St. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Blue Star Mothers Massachusetts Chapter 1. Tickets are $12, $15 at the door (under 18 admitted free) and are available at the Office of Veterans' Services, Leominster City Hall, or by calling (978) 534-9187.

Elm Street Congregational Church, 264 Elm St., Fitchburg, will hold its monthly Sunday Family Celebration Service at 6 p.m. This month's service will feature two mime performances by the Morris family, praise music, a video clip, and more. Children's activities begin at 4:45 p.m., followed by a free barbecue at 5:20 p.m. Call (978) 342-4257. Theatre at the Mount will hold auditions for its June production of the musical "The Secret Garden" today at 6 p.m. and Monday, April 28, at 7 p.m., in Room 182, Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. Director Peter Landry, Music Director Jeff Williams and Choreographer Rob Houle are looking for a cast of 12 men; 11 women; one boy (age 8-12); and one girl (age 8- 12). Prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability, preferably from the show; cold readings from the script and a movement/ dance audition required. Call (978) 630- 9162.

Dance2Swing presents Roger Ceresi's AllStarz at 7:30 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Admission is $12. A group swing dance lesson will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.dance2swing.com or call (978) 263-7220.

28 MONDAY

The Fitchburg State Jazz Band will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. in The Underground, Hammond Campus Center, Fitchburg State College. The show is an exciting 16-piece live performance featuring swing, bop, Latin and jazz-rock music by Lennie Niehaus, Victor Lopes, Oliver Nelson, Neal Hefti, and Kenny Dorham. Free.

29 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. Each presenting donor can register to win a pair of Boston Red Sox tickets. Call (800) 448- 3543. Walk-in donors welcome.

Girl Scouts from Junior Troop 126 will hold a story and craft time on veggies at 3:30 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Call (978) 827-4115.

Alumni Awareness Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg. Call (978) 342-3212.

The Westminster Historical Society is looking for anyone interested in helping with a quilting, textiles and vintage clothing upcoming event. An organizational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society House, 110 Main St., Westminster. You do not have to be a resident of Westminster to attend. Call (978) 874-5582.

30 WEDNESDAY

A "Friend-raiser" for Let Us Know Mentoring will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at LUK, Inc., 545 Westminster St., Fitchburg. Call (800) 579-0000. Critically-acclaimed author Natalie Danford will speak at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Her debut novel "Inheritance" will be presented. Free; however reservations suggested. Call (978) 534-7522, ext. 203. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing.

The Fitchburg State Jazz Band and the Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State College. This event includes a 30-piece concert band plus the 16-piece jazz band and a selection of marches, band classics, swing, bop and Latin music. Free.

1 THURSDAY

Comedian Zach Galifianakis, who recently toured with Will Ferrell's "Funny or Die Comedy Tour," will be making an appearance at Fitchburg State College at 8 p.m. in Weston Auditorium. Tickets are $15, $10 for FSC students with a college ID. Call (978) 665-4636 or stop by the college's Information Desk.

2 FRIDAY

An "Evening with the Arts" will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Oakmont Regional High School, 9 Oakmont Dr., Ashburnham.

The Falcon Players at Fitchburg State College will present "The Runner Stumbles" at 7:30 p.m. at Percival Auditorium at the college. Tickets are $5 at the door.

"All Shook Up," a musical comedy featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, will light up the stage at 7:30 p.m. St. Bernard's High School, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg. Tickets, $8 in advance, $10 at the door, are available from cast members or by calling (978) 342-3212, ext. 236.

3 SATURDAY

An indoor flea market will be held today and Sunday, May 4, at St. Joseph's Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Doors open for sellers at 6 a.m.; for buyers at 7 a.m. To reserve a table, call (978) 345-7997 or (978) 342-1546.

St. Bernard's Elementary School will host a Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. Proceeds go towards the Teacher's Wish List to benefit the students of St. Bernard's Elementary. Call (978) 342-1948.

The ninth annual Kids Safety Day, sponsored by Fitchburg ME Federal Credit Union, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Central Fire Station, North Street,