FITCHBURG — A recent rebrand is giving a now city-based orchestra a fresh start ahead of a Halloween-themed concert this weekend that will showcase the arrangement of talented local musicians and performers. The Gateway City Orchestra is presenting a Halloween Spooktacular concert on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Fitchburg State University’s (FSU) Weston […]
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Thurston Consort to play the Abbey at Forest Hill Cemetery
FITCHBURG — A new group formed to support the city’s historic cemeteries is inviting the public to a unique and delightful musical event featuring Thurston Consort at the Forest Hill Abbey – the mausoleum – at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Forest Hill Cemetery, 115 Mount Elam Road. The recently formed Friends of […]
Emanuel Church celebrates homecoming with faith in action
FITCHBURG — On Sunday the Emanuel Lutheran Church celebrated its annual Homecoming Sunday, marking the occasion with festive worship and community service. The Rev. Daniel Spigelmyer, pastor of Emanuel, led the blessing of clothing items for children in need. The donation was done in partnership with Fitchburg Public Schools. Items for donation were identified by […]
Community Calendar
Sunday, September 29 Sunday Morning Bird Walk: 8 a.m.; Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. Walk the trails in search of birds, all levels of experience welcome. Register at massaudubon.org. Ballroom Shenanigans Dance Class: 2 p.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join this fun, zero pressure dance class taught by Brett Outchcunis in preparation of the Johnny Appleseed Ball. […]
Salvation Army’s Massachusetts Division on standby for Hurricane Helene response
CANTON — Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across the southeastern U.S., the Salvation Army Massachusetts Division is on standby to provide assistance.
‘An extraordinary little dog’
FITCHBURG — After spreading joy to countless children over the years as a therapy dog, one small but mighty four-footed friend is in need of some TLC herself. Olivia, fondly called Livvy, is an adorable 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who recently had a health crisis that led to emergency surgery. The procedure came just in the […]
