LEOMINSTER — The spirit of giving back was in the air at The Gardener’s Spot for the recent Veteran Family Connections (VFC) distribution shed dedication. A large crowd gathered on Dec. 7 at the 66 Granite St. business owned by Neil Zanni, the founder of VFC, to mark the special occasion. “Santa is very excited […]
Christmas
Sholan Farms offers lights show for tree shoppers
LEOMINSTER — Throughout North Central Massachusetts, Christmas tree farms are bustling with activity and many choices are available for those still looking for the perfect Christmas tree. The hard-working crew at Sholan Farms is ready to help, with plenty of precut trees of all sizes available; prices range from $30 for smaller ones to $66 […]
Winter Stroll, tree lightings usher in the season
There are heaps of family friendly holiday festivities in the Twin Cities area to take advantage of this month including the Winter Stroll in Leominster and Santa arriving by helicopter at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport, both taking place this coming weekend. The 19th annual Winter Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. […]
‘Each child deserves Christmas’
LEOMINSTER — Several police officers happily stood out in the cold over the weekend for the 6th annual Leominster Police Department (LPD) Outreach Program Fill-The-Cruiser holiday toy drive. This past weekend they were at Walmart on Jungle Road on Black Friday and Saturday and this coming weekend they will be at Target on Orchard Hill […]
‘Tis the season: Gathering Christmas trees (Photos)
With Thanksgiving over, people are turning toward Christmas. Instead of picking up an artificial tree in a box, many opt to go outdoors and pick a fresh tree to bring the classic pine holiday scent and feeling into their home.
‘All of it makes such a difference,’ Fostering Change holiday drive underway
LEOMINSTER — The 10th annual Fostering Change Gifts from the Heart holiday drive is well underway and there are three ways people can help with the special yearly effort. Fostering Change President Lindsey English and a group of dedicated volunteer elves have been busy gathering and sorting donations of toys, clothing, and more that will […]
