CALENDAR

30 FRIDAY

The Cup Crusaders will host their fourth annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at the Knights of Columbus, 484 Lancaster St., Leominster. The evening will feature entertainment by DJ Ray Richards, dancing, and raffles. Donation is $15. Proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. Call (978) 537-4720.

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

31 SATURDAY

St. Denis Parish of 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.

Fitchburg Art Museum presents a "Colored Pencil Presentation" from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the museum, located on Merriam Parkway. Still-life artist, Nicole Caulfield, will demonstrate. Free with museum admission. Call (978) 345-4207 or visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Rollstone Studios will host a free Craft Klatsch from 2 to 5 p.m. at the studios, 633 Main St., Fitchburg. Bring needlework, mending, crochet, knitting, even your stamp collection or scrapbooking materials, pull up a chair and enjoy the company of other crafters. Children are welcome with parents. Free.

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.

The No Reply Band will celebrate the music of the Beatles from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Monoosnock Country Club, 40 Monoosnock Ave., Leominster. Admission is $10.

1 SUNDAY

The Cup Crusaders will host a breakfast buffet fund-raiser from 9 a.m. to noon at Cornerstone's Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. Donation is $10. All proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. Call (978) 537-4720. Xtreme Riders presents "Leukema Ride & Family BBQ 2008" today. The ride will leave Robinson's Ace Hardware, 1 Nicholas Road, Framingham at 10 a.m. and ends at noon for a day of festivities at The Eagles, 456 Litchfield St., Leominster, including an all-you-can-eat barbecue, live entertainment by Tim LaRoche, Fingercuff and Stillburnin', raffles, prizes, children's games and activities, magic show, moonwalk, exotic animal show and more. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 day of event (children under 12 are free). Proceeds to benefit Andrew's Helpful Hands, an organization which helps local families with children fighting cancer. For information, or to purchase tickets, call (508) 904-0068 or (508) 380-1797 or visit www.XtremeRiders.com.

Camp Middlesex will host an Open House from noon to 4 p.m. at the camp, located on Willard Brook, 1031 Erickson Road,

Ashby. Summer activities include archery, swimming, boating, sports and games, arts and crafts, dance, theater, barnyard, horse management, nature, pioneering, rocketry, fishing and more. Call (978) 386-7704.

Revontulet, a Finnish folk dance group, will host a Finnish Folk Dance class at 2 p.m. at the Finnish Center at Saima Park, 61 Scott St., Fitchburg. Free. Call (978) 386- 7089 or (978) 386-2248.

The Youth Theatre Company of the Christian Performing Arts Center in Fitchburg will perform the play "Strength of Our Spirit, The Vision of Anne Frank," by Cynthia Mercati, at 3 p.m. at Congregation Shaarei Zedeck, 105 Water St., Clinton. For more information, call (978) 345-2915.

Dance2Swing presents DJ AlanHep2the- Jive at 7:30 p.m. at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Admission is $10. A group swing dance lesson will be held at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.dance2swing. com or call (978) 263-7220.

2 MONDAY

The Thayer Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for the 2008-2009 season today at their office located at 14 Monument Square, fourth floor, Leominster. Auditions will be held for the following paid instrumental positions: 1 Viola and 1 Bass. There will also be open auditions for all instruments for the Substitute (paid) list and volunteer positions. Please email maestro@ thayersymphony.org to arrange an audition time. Call (978) 466.1800. The St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School Golf Tournament will be held today at Townsend Ridge Country Club. Luncheon will be served at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Alumni and Parent associations. To enter the tournament, or to make a donation, call (978) 534-0446 or (978) 660-3004.

3 TUESDAY

The recently revived Garden Club of Leominster will hold its second meeting at 7 p.m. at The Trustees of Reservation's Doyle Conservation Center, 464 Abbott Ave., Leominster. New members are welcome and needed. New time gardeners will find it a rewarding and fun experience to learn from experienced local gardeners and experts. The meeting will focus on the club's program agenda for the coming season after a short tour of the grounds and gardens at the Doyle Estate. Call Dick O'Brien at (978) 840-4446, ext. 1910 or email him at dobrien@ttor.org for additional information.

4 WEDNESDAY

The Westminster Seniors Friendship Club will host a Birthday Dinner at noon at the Westminster Country Club. Dick Partridge will be the D.J. Call (978) 874-2445.

5 THURSDAY

The Westminster Council on Aging will host a Blood Pressure Clinic from 11 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Hall, 127 Main St. For information, call (978) 874- 7402.