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16 FRIDAY Revontulet will host a Finnish folk dance class at 7 p.m. at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 61 Scott Road, Fitchburg. Open to the public. Call (978) 386-7089.

The Leominster High School Theater Company presents "The Foreigner" at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldrich V. Cousins Auditorium, Granite Street, Leominster. For information, and reservations, call Barry Lew at (978) 534-7715, ext. 339.

17 SATURDAY The Relay for Life team, Team S.P.F. - Covering Up for a Cure, will host a yard sale fund-raiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 89 Hope St., Fitchburg. A raffle for restaurant gift certificates will be available. Proceeds to benefit the Relay for Life on June 6 and 7, in Gardner. Contact Kim Rheault at (978) 857-1264 or Carrie Gonynor at (978) 621-7486.

The Finnish Center at Saima Park will hold its annual spring fair and flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park, 61 Scott Road, Fitchburg. A cheese and sausage strata breakfast and hot dogs for lunch will be available. Call (978) 874-2312.

The Westminster Senior Friendship Club will host a fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Edward's Church, 10 Church Street, Westminster. Enjoy a luncheon, bake sale, flea market, raffles and music.

The seventh annual Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival and Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1125 Pleasant St. Festivities include music and live entertainment, free petting zoo, children's games and crafts, pony rides and hay rides, food, and the butterfly release at 2:30 p.m. Call (978) 840-FARM.

Townsend United Methodist Church will hold its 17th annual spring festival and craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the

Townsend Common. Crafters, food court, plants, silent auction, moon walk and face painting available. Call (978) 597-2486.

A spaghetti dinner will be held at 2 p.m. at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847, located at 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. Cost is $5. Call (978) 342-9032.

A church supper will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 South Main St.,

Ashburnham.

Members of the Leominster Land Trust and the Recreation Department are planning a moonlight hike from Granite Street Trailhead to South Monoosnoc Overlook lead by Dick O'Brien of the Trustees of Reservations. Meet at 7 p.m. at the

Leominster High School flagpole entrance parking lot to carpool to the trailhead. Carry a flashlight, water, a snack and insect repellent. Call the Recreation Department at (978) 534-7529. St. Joseph's monthly ballroom dance will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 49 Woodland St.,

Fitchburg. Music by MO-CO. Admission is $10.

The Leominster High School Theater Company presents "The Foreigner" at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldrich V. Cousins Auditorium, Granite Street, Leominster. For information, and reservations, call Barry Lew at (978) 534-7715, ext. 339.

18 SUNDAY Pancake Sunday will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847, located at 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. Cost is $5. Call (978) 342- 9032.

The Westminster Lions Club will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the VFW Hall, Eaton Street, Westminster, to benefit the Town 250th Anniversary Committee. Breakfast includes pancakes, ham, orange juice, coffee and milk. Tickets are $3 (children under 6 free).

The Fitchburg State College Community String Orchestra and the Greater Fitchburg Youth Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Free. Call (978) 345-9635.

The Greater Gardner Community Choir will host a Spring Pops Concert at 4 p.m. at Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner. Under the direction of Diane Cushing and Mary Chapin Durling, the choir features nearly 70 members from Gardner and the surrounding communities.

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

20 TUESDAY IC Federal Credit Union will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St., Leominster. Each presenting donor will receive a free individual deep dish pizza to Uno's and can register to win a $300 Aubuchon Gift Card, $150 Home Depot Gift Card and a $100 Lowe's Gift Card. Call (800) 448-3543. Walk-in donors welcome.

Life in Balance offers "Mind Your Thoughts," a stress-reduction class, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 42 Main St., Suite 9,

Leominster. Registration required by calling (978) 660-4833.

Cub Scout registration will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Williams Road, Ashburnham. For boys currently in grades kindergarten through fourth. Join in their year-end crossover, pack meeting, and ice cream social. All boys who register will be able to participate in summer activities with the pack. Call Rachel Fowler at (978) 855-1347

The Leominster Art Association will meet at 7 p.m. at Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., Leominster. Rosalie Lazarus will be guest member artist. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. Guest fee is $5. For additional information, call Eleanor DeLibero at (978) 537-3898 or visit their Web site at www.leominsterartassociation. org.

21 WEDNESDAY Appleseed Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at Slattery's Back Room Restaurant, Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg. Fran Benedict, a member of the chapter, will present "The Stars are Shining." Networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner/business meeting. Open to all administrative professionals. This will be the last meeting until September. Contact Phyllis Grammont at (978) 784-9202 or email phyllis.grammont@nashobamed.com

Join Emerson Hospital for a free informational session on its surgical weight loss program at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Royal Plaza, 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg. For detailed information, call (978) 287-3532.

Workers' Credit Union Investment and Insurance Center is hosting a no obligation financial workshop at 6 p.m. at Workers' Credit Union, 815 Main St., Fitchburg. This workshop is geared towards individuals who are either planning for retirement or in retirement. Reservations required by calling (978) 345-1021.

The Massachusetts Chapter 1 of the Blue Star Mothers of America will meet at 7 p.m. at the Leominster Veterans Center, 100 West St. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. Visit bluestarmomsmassch1. org.

22 THURSDAY A reception celebrating the Summer UP community program, sponsored by Mount Wachusett Community College in conjunction with Fitchburg State College and the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 150 Royal Plaza Drive, Fitchburg. The reception and fundraiser begins with a social hour and hors d'oeuvres at 4 p.m., followed by a presentation featuring Summer UP alumni at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25. Reservations required by calling (978) 630-9248.

Montachusett Singles will meet at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Church, Route 13,

Leominster, for a pot luck supper. Singles of all denominations welcome. Dues are $3. Call (978) 342-2551.

23 FRIDAY A mystery meal will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847, located at 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. Cost is $7. Call (978) 342-9032.

24 SATURDAY A Psychic Fair will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Church in the Wyldewood, 214 Shady Lane, Templeton. Readings are $15. Free healings offered and food available for purchase. Call (978) 632-7559 or (508) 853-8502.