FITCHBURG — The adult learning program at Fitchburg State University has been serving the area for 20 years and that is something to celebrate. The program, Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), will mark their 20th anniversary with several events this spring, including a Community Gallery installation at the Fitchburg Art Museum through May […]
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Explore ‘Teas in Time’ at the Historical Society
FITCHBURG — Travel back to 1908 for a cup of tea and a chat with the fictional Mrs. Gordon as she shares what life was like for women at the turn of the century in New England. The community is invited to this special Mother’s Day event titled “Teas in Time”, performed by Rita Parisi, […]
Beatles tribute band comes together
LEOMINSTER — Local band One After 909 is bringing Beatlemania to a fundraising event in the city this weekend. The lineup of seasoned, talented musicians debuted their new Beatles tribute band on March 16 at Partner’s Pub in Fitchburg and they’ll be playing this Saturday evening, May 4, at the Joe Andruzzi Foundation fundraiser at […]
City launches inaugural pet festival
FITCHBURG — The community will be celebrating National Pet Month with a unique event geared towards family companions dubbed the Love Our Pets Festival on Saturday. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on May 4 at the historic Crocker Park in West Fitchburg. Participants include Fitchburg Public Schools, Fitchburg Public […]
MOC unveils new logo to mark a new era
FITCHBURG — Making Opportunity Count, a leader in human services and early education across the North Central region, has announced the launch of its new logo, symbolizing a new chapter in the organization’s history of community service. The local nonprofit, founded nearly 60 years ago, is among those working to provide shelter for those that […]
Fitchburg State announces honorees for commencement ceremonies
FITCHBURG–Fitchburg State University alumna Yla Eason, who founded a multiracial toy company dedicated to fighting the racial imbalance in toys and superheroes, will deliver the address at the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Eason, a 1971 graduate of Fitchburg State, is an accomplished marketing professional based in the Greater New York City area […]
