LEOMINSTER — Celebrate Johnny Appleseed, dress up fancy, and have a bushel of fun at the 250th Johnny Appleseed Anniversary Ball, to be held from 6 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. “In planning how best to celebrate Leominster’s legend, we knew we wanted to do something […]
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Monday, September 23 Strega Mama Story Time: 10 a.m.; Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Enjoy “Squirrel’s Sweater” by Laura Renauld and sing a squirrel song; ages 3-6. First Friends Story Time: 10:15 a.m.; Townsend Public Library, 12 Dudley Road. Join Miss Karen for a relaxed story time for infants and toddlers. Blocks and Babies Playgroup: 10:30 […]
FATV-LTV-PAC WEEKLY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
FATV HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: Picks of the Week Monday 5 p.m., Cultural Council Meeting (Live) Tuesday 7 p.m., “Barbara & You” Girl Guides (New) Wednesday 7 p.m., “Discussing Fitchburg” Now (New) Friday 7 p.m., Fitchburg High School vs Shepherd Hill Football (Live) Channel Comcast 8/Verizon 35 “Public” Sunday, 9 p.m., “Andy’s Little Sci-Fi Horror Show” […]
Students invited enter Patriot’s Pen essay competition
TOWNSEND — Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary are sponsoring the Patriot’s Pen Written Essay Competition for students in grades six, seven, and eight. The theme for this year’s essay is “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students entering the contest must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or […]
A birthday celebration for many
The Albert Harris Center, a home away from home for seniors, recently held a special birthday celebration in honor of those who are 90 and older. Center Director Bethany Loveless helped organize the Sept. 17 affair that featured food, balloons, and of course cake. State Rep. Margaret Scarsdale and state Sen. Edward J. Kennedy joined […]
Elks Rider makes new friends after Sunday ride
Elks Riders member Cameron Westberry, of Leominster, shows some love to rescue pup Millie during the “Ride the Wave” motorcycle ride after-party at the Chelmsford-Lowell Elks on Sunday. Millie, who is a year and a half old, was recently ado…