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23 FRIDAY Boston Phoenix astrology columnist and tarot reader Symboline Dai will appear at Roots, 100 Crawford St., Leominster, starting at 5 p.m. She will also sign copies of the new Llewellyn Astrological calendar. Call (978) 534-7668 for reservations and pricing.

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 The Crocker Pond Beach and Recreation Area in Westminster will open today for the season. Attendance is free with a season's pass, which are available to Westminster residents in the Town Clerk's Office at Town Hall.

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Team, Mike's Happy Campers are sponsoring a 10-plus family yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of

West and University

streets, Leominster. The yard sale is to benefit the Relay for Life on June 6 and 7 in Gardner. Raffle tickets to area restaurants/Boston sporting events and those famous Smelly Jelly's available to purchase.

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.

25 SUNDAY Omelet 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.

In honor of National Missing Children's Day, residents are invited to a breakfast with Wally the Green Monster from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee's Restaurant, 251 North Main St., Leominster. The event will feature a pancake breakfast, photo opportunities and autographs with Wally, Massachusetts State Troopers will be on hand along with their Canine Search and Rescue dogs, and music provided and give-aways by WXLO 104.5 FM. Tickets are $10. Sponsored by Child Protection Resources, a non-profit organization, raising awareness for the safety and protection of children throughout Massachusetts. All proceeds to benefit Child Protection Resources. Call (508) 481-7221.

Dance2Swing presents Daddy-O 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. MONDAY Happy Memorial Day!

TUESDAY

27 Pizza and Bingo For A Buck will be held at noon at the Ashburnham Council on Aging, 1 Memorial Drive. One dollar buys lunch, dessert and bingo card. All seniors welcome. Rides available. Call (978) 827- 5000 for reservations

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 will receive a free individual deep dish pizza to Uno's, plus, register to win Boston Red Sox tickets. Call (800) 448-3543.

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

28 WEDNESDAY The Westminster Finns meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the Westminster Historical Society, 110 Main St. The society is looking for information, stories and photos of Finns and saunas in Westminster. Call Betsy Hannula at (978) 874-0439 for information or for a ride to meeting. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Wachusett Village Inn, 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster. Call (800) 448-3543. North Central Massachusetts Minority Coalition presents "Facing Race: We're Better Together" from 6 to 9 p.m. in Percival Hall, Fitchburg State College, 160 Pearl St. Refreshments served at 5:30 p.m. Free. To register, call (978) 342-6011.

29 THURSDAY The 250th Committee will host a public informational meeting at 7 p.m. at the

Westminster Town Hall. It is hoped that this meeting will bring interested individuals, businesses, and groups to offer assistance in small and large ways to make next year's 250th celebration something to remember as the 200th was back in 1959.

30 FRIDAY The Stratton Players will perform the "The Dresser" at 8 p.m. at the Statton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Tickets are $15. Call (978) 345-6066.

31 SATURDAY St. Denis Parish, in Ashburnham, will host its second annual Spring Give-Away drawing today. Grand prize is $10,000 with second through eleventh prizes of $250. Ticket cost is $100 (limit of 300 tickets to be sold). Call Kim Nolan at (978) 827- 5428, Dorene Francis at (978) 827-4857 or Deacon Rich at (978) 343-6367.

Team Herbey's Harem will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon at 27 Jeannette St., Fitchburg, (located off Oak Hill Road). Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Call (925) 437-0125. A yard sale, to benefit Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clark Memorial School, Winchenden. To donate items, please call (978) 297-2673. A Perennial Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Westminster Historical Society, 110 Main St. Everyone is invited to bring plants that have been weeded out of established beds or cuttings from home and exchange them for plants that others have brought. There will be plenty for people who are just starting out with new gardens. People will share information about plants and the best places to locate them. Call (978) 874-5454.

Fitchburg First Baptist Church will hold an Indoor Yard and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 1400 John Fitch Highway. A large supply of yarn will be available at bargain prices, along with baked goods, flowers and plants, kitchen items, books and more. Luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Westminster Lions will hold their annual auction from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the

Westminster VFW field. For information, or to donate items, call (978) 874-0487.

St. Leo School will host a Comedy Mystery Dinner Show at 7 p.m. in the school's new gymnasium, 120 Main St., Leominster. Sean Patrick's Restaurant will provide a buffet. Tickets are $20 per person; $35 for two and may be purchased at the school between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday until May 29. Tickets can be reserved by calling (978) 537-0142.

The Stratton Players will perform the "The Dresser" at 8 p.m. at the Statton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Tickets are $15. Call (978) 345-6066. A Dinner and a Show package is available this evening. For detailed information on the package, or to make reservations, call the Fay Club at (978) 345-45437.