CALENDAR
13 FRIDAY Friday the 13th is a lucky day says astrology columnist and tarot reader Symboline Dai who will appear at Roots, located on 100 Crawford St.,
Leominster, starting at 5 p.m. She will sign copies of the new Llewellyn Astrological calendar and do astrological tarot readings. Cost is $30 for 30 minutes, with a discount for couples (or best friends) at $50 for an hour reading which includes an astrological calendar customized for the client. To reserve a place, call (978) 534-7668.
Acoustics Under the Stars presents The Curtis Earl: Glenn Bouchard and Brian Long from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lidio's Restaurant & Lounge, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Call (978) 534-6600.
Guild Dancers will perform "Body Electric" at 8 p.m. in Lunenburg High School's auditorium, 1079 Massachusetts Ave. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door and can be purchased at the following Lunenburg locations: The Bloomery, Boutique 109, Elena's Gourmet Grocery, Hey Good Look'n, Presto Pizza, and Trudie's Treats. Call (978) 582-6302.
The Stratton Players will perform "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.
14 SATURDAY Escape Artist Peter Vuono will perform at 11 a.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, temporary located at 100 Simplex Drive,
Westminster. Call (978) 874-7416.
The third annual "Kirsten's Game," a benefit lacrosse game for the Trisomy 18 Foundation, will be held at 11 a.m. at Leominster High School. The varsity lacrosse team will play against the coaches and alumni. Raffles and food available. For more information on Trisomy 18, visit www.trisomy18.org.
The Worcester Irish Musical Festival will be held today from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 19 Temple St., Worcester. For details, visit www.WorcesterIrishMusicFestival.com.
The Flying Irish Step Dancers will perform their year-end recital at 2 p.m. at Applewild School's Marshall Auditorium, 120 Prospect St.,
Fitchburg. Tickets are $15, available at the door. Call (978) 386-2325.
Rollstone Studios will host a free "Craft Klatsch" from 2 to 5 p.m. at Rollstone Studio, 633 Main St., Fitchburg. Children welcome with parents. Visit www.rollstonestudio. com for more information.
Guild Dancers will perform "Body Electric" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Lunenburg High School's auditorium, 1079 Massachusetts Ave. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 at the door and can be purchased at the following
Lunenburg locations: The Bloomery, Boutique 109, Elena's Gourmet Grocery, Hey Good Look'n, Presto Pizza, and Trudie's Treats. Call (978) 582-6302.
The 10th Annual Acadian Day will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Templeton Fish & Game Club, 200 Partridgeville Road, Templeton. Festivities include entertainment by Danny & The Boys and Christine & Janelle; fricot, poutiness, rappe, hot dogs and hamburgers sold from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per person (children free) self-contained camping allowed or $10 per night. For information, call (978) 537-0571 or (978) 534-9320.
Starburst 2008 will be held at 5 p.m. at Doyle Field in
Leominster. Enjoy an evening of entertainment, the Citizens of the Year celebration, concessions, and fireworks at dusk. Rain date is June 15.
The Boulder Coffeehouse's Tenth Year Anniversary Show will be held at 7:30 p.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Fitchburg, 923 Main St. Celebrate the music of Bernadette, Carl Goddard, Ragged Heroes, the Boulder Coffeehouse Band, the original incarnation of the band known then as Poetic License and host of other regular stars. Proceeds will be split between the host church and the local branch of Habitat For Humanity, in conjunction with the Montachusett Interfaith Hostpitality Network. Call (978) 345-2661.
The Stratton Players will perform "The Dresser" at 8 p.m. at the Statton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave.,
Fitchburg. Tickets are $15. Call (978) 345-6066.
15 SUNDAY Mid-State Antique Auto Club presents their 29th Annual Father's Day Antique & Classic Auto Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wallace Civic Center and Planetarium, 1000 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. Festivities include vendors on site, prizes, refreshments, and awards. Rain date is June 22. For detailed information on classes, show car entrance fees, vendor space fees or model car fees, please call (978) 537-1907.
The Stratton Players will perform "The Dresser" at 2 p.m. at the Statton Playhouse, 60 Wallace Ave., Fitchburg. Tickets are $15. Call (978) 345-6066.
A group of about 30 cyclists from the organization Bike & Build will offer a children's bike safety clinic at 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Youth and Family Center, located on North on Broad streets, Fitchburg. All area children are warmly invited to attend. For more information about Bike & Build, visit www.bikeandbuild.org.
Dance2Swing presents The Love Dogs 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.
16 MONDAY Mass Home Care's 25th Silver Anniversary celebration will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Burlington Marriott, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington. Speakers will be Cong. John F. Tierney and Secretary Mike Festa. First 350 guests will receive a tote bag. Call (781) 869-8000.
The Mystery Book Club will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, temporary located at 100 Simplex Drive,
Westminster. The club will read and discuss "Life Support" by Tess Garretson. Call (978) 874-7416.
18 WEDNESDAY St. Bernard's Elementary School will host its annual Summer Carnival from 6 to 10 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. The carnival will feature amusement rides, food, games, a casino tent, and Wristband Day.
19 THURSDAY The Leominster Auxiliary of Eagles, F.O.E., will hold their monthly spaghetti supper from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, Litchfield Street, Leominster. Cost is $5. Takeout available. All proceeds to support the Eagles Auxiliary charities.
Stevens Memorial Library will kick-off its Summer Reading Program 2008 "Wild Reads at Your Library" with a cookout from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Following the cookout, join Ranger Kathy Ward and discover unique recreation opportunities that exist in using the free Library Parks Pass. Call (978) 827-4115.
St. Bernard's Elementary School will host its annual Summer Carnival from 6 to 10 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. The carnival will feature amusement rides, food, games, a casino tent, and a visit by the Lowell Devil's mascot Devil Dawg.
Acoustics Under the Stars presents Sean Fullerton from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lidio's Restaurant & Lounge, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Call (978) 534-6600.
20 FRIDAY 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.
Acoustics Under the Stars presents Johnny Girouard from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lidio's Restaurant & Lounge, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Call (978) 534-6600. St. Bernard's Elementary School will host its annual Summer Carnival from 6 to 11 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. The carnival will feature amusement rides, food, games, a casino tent, and more.
Theatre at the Mount will perform the musical "The Secret Garden" at 8 p.m. at Theatre at the Mount, 444 Green St.,
Gardner. Tickets are $20. Call (978) 632- 2403 or visit theatre.mwcc.edu.
21 SATURDAY A Spring Yard and Bake Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Congregational Church of Christ, 583 Main St., Leominster. 21 The Westminster Historical Society is planning a Town Wide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. People who want to participate should call (978) 874-5569 or e-mail WestminsterHist@ aol.com. An application form will be mailed to you. A fee of $25 is charged to be listed on the town map.
Emanuel Lutheran Church will host their annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 1200 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg. This event, sponsored by the Men's Group, will feature delicious strawberry shortcake as well as freshly picked strawberries for sale. Hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, punch, coffee and donuts also available. Rain or shine.
The third annual Cruisin for a Cure Motorcyle Ride will be held today from Cycle Design, 305 State Road, Route 2A, Phillipston. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Registration begins at 10 a.m., the ride will leave at 11 a.m. sharp, followed by a barbecue at 2:30 p.m. Raffles and door prizes to be given away. Cost is $10 per person. Call John LeBlanc at (978) 895-0808.
Townsend Women's Club 36th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Townsend Common. The festival will feature country music, crafters, strawberry shortcakes, raffles, food, and "grandma's attic" treasures. (Rain date is June 22, from noon to 5 p.m.) Proceeds to benefit the club's scholarship fund.
A Greek Heritage Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. Enjoy homemade Greek food and pastry, music throughout the day, dancing, and raffles under the big tent. Rain or shine.