October means Halloween and there are plenty of spooktacular events and ghoulish displays brewing in the area to experience — if you dare. This coming weekend will be the final opportunity of the season to go through the haunted corn maze at The Gardener’s Spot in Leominster, an all-ages friendly event titled The Night of […]
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Fitchburg Health Department to host free community Narcan training
FITCHBURG — The city’s Health Department is partnering with local nonprofit Making Opportunity Count (MOC) to hold a free community Narcan and overdose prevention training on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at MOC, 40 Fairmount St. A free dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m. followed by the training at 6 p.m. Local resource information will be […]
Haunted Hayride at Coggshall Park Oct. 17
FITCHBURG — They’re creepy and they’re spooky, and on Friday, Oct. 17, Coggshall Park will be filled with zombies, ghouls, killer clowns, cult members, Mike Myers, adding screams and scares to the first ever “Haunted Hayride” produced by Civic Days and Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Department. Known for its natural beauty and tranquil setting, Coggshall […]
Metaphysical craft fair coming to the Fitchburg Armory
FITCHBURG — A special event coming up this weekend channels the paranormal in interesting ways. “Spirit Among Us” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the historic Armory on Wallace Avenue will feature a haunted investigation, metaphysical craft fair, buffet dinner, and spirit gallery. While the investigation and dinner portions are sold out, the free fair from […]
Local church writes new chapter of care for area children
FITCHBURG — Emanuel Lutheran Church collected, blessed, and gave away upwards of 675 brand new books for children in grades K through 8 during its annual Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 28. The books, gathered over the summer and displayed in bookshelves around the altar, were donated to Up With Books, a Shirley-based nonprofit that provides […]
Banned Books Week events at FSU: Censoring local author Robert Cormier
FITCHBURG — To recognize Banned Books Week in October, Fitchburg State University and the Fitchburg Historical Society are collaborating with “Censoring Cormier: Readings from the Fitchburg State University Archives.” These hour-long events will feature a 30-minute reading, followed by a discussion. The first event will begin at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Fitchburg […]
