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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VFW Post 1807 will be distributing Buddy Poppies from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Wal-Mart, located on Route 117, Leominster. Your donation will be used to benefit local disabled and needy veterans, their widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

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.

Pinestock, three hours of faith and music, will be held at 1 p.m. at Camp Pineshore, Wyman's Pond, Westminster. Featured performances by Bill Mallia and the Gulf Stream Band, Samuel Bowen, Crossfire, and Walk By Faith. The camp is owned by Messiah Lutheran Church in Fitchburg. Suggested donation, which includes the concert and a barbecue, is $10 per person or $25 per family. For information, e-mail jpaajanen@juno.com. Rain date is June 28.

St. Bernard's Elementary School will host its annual Summer Carnival from 2 to 11 p.m. at the school, 254 Summer St., Fitchburg. The carnival will feature amusement rides, food, games, a casino tent, and Wristband Day today from 2 to 6 p.m. Children can get fingerprinted by the Molly Bish Foundation from 3 to 7 p.m., enjoy a visit by Worcester Sharks mascot Finz and a martial arts demonstration at 3 p.m. Cap off the evening with a fireworks display at 11 p.m.

Solid Rock Worship and Coffee House will be held beginning at 7 p.m. at Peoples Church, 56 S. Main St., Ashburnham. Contemporary worship for young adults and people of all ages. Call (978) 827- 4010.

St. Joseph's will host a monthly ballroom dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at its Parish Hall, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Music by MO-CO. Admission is $10.

Karaoke Night will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks #847, 860 Ashby State Road, Fitchburg. Free admission. Call (978) 342-9032.

22 SUNDAY An opening reception for the 73rd annual Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft exhibit will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the

Fitchburg Art Museum, Merriam Parkway. The Courtyard Café will serve lunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $8 per person. The exhibit will run through Sept. 7. Call (978) 345-4207.

Join members of the Leominster Land Trust and Recreation Department for a family hike on a three-mile loop at Mass Audubon's Eagle Lake Sanctuary in Holden. The sanctuary's many habitats support a wealth of wildlife. Meet at Barrett Park, Leominster. at 1 p.m. to car pool. There is a fee entrance. For information, call the Leominster Recreation Department at (978) 534-7529.

The New England Swing Orchestra will perform at 5 p.m. at Winchester Park,

Ashburnham. The orchestra will perform Big Band Music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Rhythm & Blues, Rock n' Roll, Soul and Motown. Grilled food, popcorn, baked goods, refreshments and raffles available. Sponsored by Ashburnham Community Church.

Dance2Swing presents The Velvet Elvis 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.

MONDAY

23 The Summer Reading program will begins today through Aug. 6. at Forbush Memorial Library, temporarily located at 100 Simplex Drive, Westminster. The theme this year is Ice Cream. Call (978) 874-7416.

Celebrate the beginning of summer as Peter & Ellen Allard perform their popular children's concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Room, Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St. Regular performers for the Youth Library, and their annual Summer Kick-Off Program, Peter and Ellen are very popular as they present their foot stomping, handclapping, finger snapping program, with lots of opportunities for audience participation. Free; open to all ages. Call (978) 345-9637.

The Monday Night Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, temporary located at 100 Simplex Drive, Westminster. The club will read and discuss "The Cabinet of Curiosities" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Call (978) 874-7416.

24 TUESDAY Century 21 Realty Team 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 can register to win a $100 gas card and a special gift Basket. Call (800) 448-3543.

A movie will be shown at 10:30 a.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Call (978) 827-4115.

The Central Massachusetts Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the upper hall of the American Legion, Elm Street,

Gardner. Kay Sheldon will discuss "Immigration Patterns: Following a Group to Find Your Answer." Guest fee is $2. Call (603) 899-6806.

25 WEDNESDAY Crafts time will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Call (978) 827-4115.

Stevens Memorial Library presents an evening with Donna Moreau, author of "Waiting Wives: The Story of Schilling Manor, Home Front to the Vietnam War" at 7 p.m. at the library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Call (978) 827-4115. Always On Call Health Services, Inc., offers an American Red Cross Babysitting Course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 217, Leominster. For children ages 11- to 15-years-old interested in child care. Course fee is $65 and includes materials and certificate of completion. Call (978) 537-9900, ext. 204.

The Ashburnham Historical Society hosts "Old House Restoration: How To Do It The Right Way" at 7 p.m. at the society meetinghouse, 79 Main St., Ashburnham. Join James Whidden (woodwright) and Mat Cummings (architect) for a virtual walk through a house they recently restored in Ipswich, Mass., the ca. 1747 Day- Dodge House. They will discuss historical documentation, budget, permits, and the design and restoration process including how to incorporate modern lifestyles into older buildings. They will answer questions about houses of any age. Free. The event will be followed by a meeting of the society's members.

The Ashby Band, under the musical direction of Robert Healy, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on the Ashby Common. Refreshments available. The 32-piece band will feature marches, light classical overtures, show tunes, pop medleys, children's favorites and guest artists.

26 THURSDAY Always On Call Health Services, Inc. will offer an American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider CPR course (includes CPR for Infant, Child, adult and AED) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 285 Central St., Suite 214, Leominster. Geared for people who work within the healthcare field, day care providers and nursing school students. Registration is required in advance by calling (978) 537-9900, Ext. 204.

Trivia Night will be held at 6 p.m. at Forbush Memorial Library, temporary located at 100 Simplex Drive, Westminster. Test your trivia knowledge with television, pop culture, science, history, geography, sports, music, movies, and the written word. Call (978) 874-7416.

Acoustics Under the Stars presents Ken Macy from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lidio's Restaurant & Lounge, 1045 Central St., Leominster. Call (978) 534-6600.

An Italian Conversational Circle will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Moderated by Mary G. Bodanza. Free; open to the public. For information, call Mary at (978) 466-5104 or Anna Mazzaferro at (978) 537-2172.