September 4, 5, 6, 7

Here is a list of fun events happening in our area this Labor Day Weekend:

Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun., 4:00 p.m. Peterborough Players present Stella and Lou - Is a second chance at love still possible - for two people who have a lot of miles on them? Lou is just about to close up his bar for the night when Stella, one of his favorite regulars, walks in. When Stella suddenly reveals an unexpected surprise and even more startling suggestion, they wrestle with the realities of aging, loneliness, loss and dreams unrealized. With humor and warmth, the two come to grips with their past, present, and possible future together.  $49.00 ea. 55 Hadley Rd., Peterborough NH. Peterboroughplayers.org

4, 5, 6, 7, Spencer Fair The Spencer Fair at the Spencer Fairgrounds, 48 Smithfield Rd., Spencer. Visit traditional agricultural exhibits; see the Great Pumpkin Contest, demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls, pig races, stage shows and more. Enjoy food and games. Call 508-885-5814 or visit spencerfair.org. Admission $10 adults, $7 seniors and kids. Free parking. Friday 8 a.m. – Monday, 9 p.m.

5, 6, 7, Saturday, Sunday, Monday - Appleseed Country Fair - Yes, it’s here, the end of summer. But the fun is continuing in Appleseed Country! Fall is a most beautiful season in our area and what better way to celebrate that with the Country Fair? And what better fair than our very own Appleseed Country Fair? This fantastic festival takes place September 5th from 10am-6pm, September 6th from 10am-5pm and September 7th from 10am-4pm at Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Avenue, Phillipston. www.appleseed.org.

5, 6, Saturday and Sunday - Art in the Park, Ashuelot River Park, West St. Keene The Monadnock Area Artists Association will be holding its 57th annual outdoor art event, Art in the Park, Labor Day Weekend, in Keene, NH. Over 80 fine artists will be exhibiting and selling their work, as well as running a raffle to fund art scholarships. Purchase raffle tickets to win your chosen piece of artwork! Come enjoy music and artwork in this beautiful setting in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region. www.monadnockareaartists.org

What's Happening August 28, 29, 30

Photo courtesy of Nashoba Paddler

There are some wonderful events happening in our area this weekend, including a Farm Fresh Festival at Wachusett Mountain and Full Moon Canoeing with Nashoba Paddler.

27, 28, 29, 30, Pick your own apples at Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster MA.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Farm stand will be open for Pick your own apples, raspberries, and blueberries. www.sholanfarms.com.

27, 28, 29, 30 Peterborough Players Present, Stella and Lou, A romantic comedy by Bruce Graham - Is a second chance at love still possible — for two people who have a lot of miles on them? Lou is just about to close up his bar for the night when Stella, one of his favorite regulars, walks in. When Stella suddenly reveals an unexpected surprise and even more startling suggestion, they wrestle with the realities of aging, loneliness, loss and dreams unrealized. With humor and warmth, the two come to grips with their past, present, and possible future together. Thurs. 7:30, Friday and Sat., 8:00, Sunday 4:00. www.peterboroughplayers.org.

29, 30 Saturday and Sunday – Farm Fresh Festival at Wachusett Mountain. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This two-day festival will feature a two-day Farmers’ Market, A Craft Fair, Music, Family Entertainment, Cooking Demonstrations, A Local Wine Growers Competition, Agricultural Demonstrations, Workshops, Contests and much more! See attached flyer for more information. Cost: $7.00 www.wachusett.com

29, Saturday – 9:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens Feature Ms. Thrift’s Savory Herbal Kitchen. Join herbalist Betsy Williams for a morning of hands-on herbal learning and savory tasting followed by a delicious herb flavored lunch! Learn how to harvest and preserve fresh herbs, then how to use those herbs, fresh and dried, to enhance the flavors of ordinary condiments in ways that add savory layers of flavor to everyday family meals and also become special gifts to friends and family! It’s simple, fun and very satisfying! Betsy will demonstrate how to create delicious, savory herb butters, vinegars, mustards and herb salts as well as three types of pesto. Students will sample each condiment and then make a pint of herb vinegar, container of herb butter and bottle of herb salt to take home. For lunch we will make a tangy white bean salad that we will enjoy on a bed of locally-sourced greens dressed with extra virgin olive oil and herbed vinegar then finished with a creamy Bulgarian feta cheese and a drizzle of mint pesto. Fresh baguettes with herb butter, lemonade with mint and lemon balm and a bit of sweet dessert will round out our herbal luncheon. After lunch, all are invited to take an optional walk with Betsy through Tower Hill’s beautiful herb and vegetable garden. Betsy Williams teaches, lectures and writes about living with herbs and flowers. A gardener and herb grower since 1972, Betsy trained as a florist in Boston and England. She combines her floral and gardening skills with an extensive knowledge of history, plant lore and seasonal celebrations. Betsy is the author of several books on the uses and stories of herbs and flowers. She has appeared on the Discovery Channel and greater Boston cable stations as well as local and national radio talk shows. Betsy lectures and teaches locally and nationally. Member $75 Non-member $90 www.towerhillbg.org.

29, Saturday – Full Moon Canoeing at Nashoba Paddler – 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Set out by canoe at dusk and as darkness approaches, watch the moon rise, being on the lookout for owls, beaver, bats, and other night life. After some delicious refreshments, we'll return following the moon's ribbon of light. Trip difficulty: Easy, flat-water, 5 miles roundtrip.

Cost: $40pp-canoes only. Refreshments included. www.nashobapaddler.com

New Cookbook!!!!

We are so proud and excited to be chosen as one of only 50 Bed & Breakfasts/Inns in New England who are featured in this fabulous cookbook! All the recipes include beautiful color photos of the B&Bs/Inns as well as the food. Our recipes include Blueberry Buckle Muffins, Pumpkin Waffles, Oatmeal Apple Walnut Pancakes, and Poached Pears with Cranberry Compote. The book is available on Amazon or at our B&B.

Photo courtesy of Johnny Appleseed

I SCREAM YOU SCREAM…

We ALL scream for ice cream during July in Appleseed Country! So where to find that yummy goodness? Well, we have some great places in the area!

Bolton Orchards

125 Still River Road Bolton

978-779-2733 www.boltonorchards.com

Kimball Farm

1543 Lunenburg Road Lancaster

978-534-9800www.kimballfarm.com/lancaster (Also in Jaffrey, NH)

King Phillip Restaurant & Motor Inn

35 State Road Phillipston

978-249-6300 or (978) 249-6263 www.KingPhillip.com

Lancaster Golf Center

438 Old Union Turnpike Lancaster

978-537-8922 www.lancastergolfcenter.com

Red Apple Farm

455 Highland Avenue Phillipston

800-628-4851 www.redapplefarm.com

Rota Spring Farm

117 Chace Hill Road Sterling

978-365-9710 www.rotaspringfarm.com

Cafe 873

Main St Ashby

978-386-1078 www.873cafe.com

Calico & Creme

53 Williamsville Rd Hubbardston

978-928-5150 www.calicoandcreme.com

Carol’s Dairy Bar

310 Summer St Fitchburg,978-342-9675

Cherry Hill Ice Cream

826 Leominster Rd Lunenburg

978-582-7955 www.cherryhill-icecream.com

Cold Stone Creamery

80 Orchard Hill Park Drive Leominster

978-537-9000 www.coldstonecreamery.com

Dairy Queen

Locations in Clinton & Fitchburg

978-343-7520 www.dairyqueen.com

Dr Davis Ice Cream

67 Hollis St Pepperell

978-433-6315 www.drdavisicecream.com

Friendly’s

Locations in Gardner & Leominster

978-537-9787 www.friendlys.com

Ice Cream Factory

7 Elm St Townsend

978-597-5131 www.facebook.com/TownsendIC

Johnson’s Restaurant & Dairy Barn

164 Boston Rd Groton

978-448-6840 www.johnsonsrestaurantanddairybar.com

Lickity Splitz

231 Main St Winchendon

978-297-1777 www.facebook.com/lickitysplitzofficial

Natalie’s Seafood & Ice Cream

681 Central Street Leominster

978-534-9222 www.natalies-seafoodandicecream.com

For more information visit: www.appleseed.org

What's Happening July 9, 10, 11, 12, 2015

Hillsborough Balloon Festival, Hillsborough NH

There are a lot of fun events happening in our area this weekend, including the Hillsborough Balloon Festival in Hillsborough NH. 

July 9, 10, 11 - Hillsborough Balloon Festival and Fair, Hillsborough NH (1 hr. from Ashburnham)

Join us again this year for the Hillsborough Balloon Festival & Fair, a spectacular three-day event beginning at 6:00pm Thursday, July 9th 2015 at Grimes Field in Hillsborough, NH. This weekend event offers something for everyone; carnival rides, entertainment on the community stage, special kids activities, skydivers, an enormous variety of food to tempt your taste buds, merchandise and handmade products are showcased, and of course the incredible hot air balloons. The Saturday evening fireworks extravaganza is one of the premier fireworks displays in all of New Hampshire. The balloons will launch Friday evening at 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 6 am and 6 pm (weather permitting). Reserve your space for a fantastic experience floating over New Hampshire's scenic Monadnock Region with its scenic farms, rivers, lakes, ancient stone bridges, hills and valleys. And don't miss the exciting Balloon Glow on Friday night. The Hillsborough Hometown Parade on Sunday includes many civic groups with marching bands, floats, military personnel and a wide assortment of fire apparatus from all over New Hampshire. An Artist's Fair will also be taking place on July 11th during Balloon Festival weekend, at nearby Butler Park sponsored by the Hillsborough Area Artisans. The Festival Schedule, Attractions, Location Map and Parking pages provide event details regarding this year's festival. http://balloonfestival.org. Should you have additional questions please call (603) 464-0377

July 9 - Summer Concert Series at Fruitlands, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Grounds open for picnics at 5PM, concerts begin at 7:15. The Concord Band is joining us for the 30th season of Summer Concerts on the hillside at Fruitlands! They’ll rock the lawn every Thursday night from June 18 – July 23, followed by The Love Dogs on July 30, and Black Marmot on August 6. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs. Beer and wine for sale under the tent. Museum buildings and Store open from 5-7PM with concert admission. Season passes available: $50 for members, $75 for nonmembers. Pick any six concerts to attend. Purchase at the gate. Previous seasons passes are accepted. Members $10/car, Nonmembers $15/car - 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Massachusetts 01451 | 978.456.3924, www.fruitlands.org.

July 9, - Bob Marley at the Bull Run, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Bob Marley is a riot. Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late-night TV circuit: “The Late Show” with David Letterman, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. A regular at the Aspen and Montreal comedy festivals, Marley was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Marley has also appeared in several films, including the cult favorite, “Boondock Saints,” where he played Detective Greenley. $25.00 www.bullrunrestaurant.com.

July 10 - August 7, Monadnock Music 2015 Festival, Peterborough NH

This is a Ticketed Concert

July 10, 7:30 p.m. - The Complete Beethoven Symphonies: Year 1 - Gil Rose, conductor. In celebration of the 50th Season, this concert begins a Five Year Cycle of the Complete Beethoven Symphonies. Tickets: $30 (general admission) www.monadnockmusic.org. 1 Grove St., Peterborough NH.

July 10 - Nick Moss at the Bull Run, 8:00 pm

Whether it’s blistering blues or Allman influenced rock or an apt social commentary set to brilliant music, Nick Moss continues to meld influences and reach into the unknown and experiment with the sounds he finds. And for Nick, it’s not all about his own musical journey. It’s always his desire from his place onstage, to pass along the passion and love of his craft to those who come to see him play. “It’s about the experience,” he says. “A shared love of music and being elevated and enlightened by sound.” $18.00 - www.bullrunrestaurant.com.

July 11 – The Kennedy’s: 20^th Anniversary triple-CD release at the Bull Run – 8:00 p.m.

Pete and Maura Kennedy met at the Continental Club in Austin Texas. Within a few weeks, they went on their first date at Buddy Holly’s grave in Lubbock, TX, and within a year, they were touring together, as part of Nanci Griffith’s band, and as the opening act on Nanci’s two month tour of the British Isles. In a dusty little dressing room on the top floor of Dublin’s Olympia theatre, they penned the songs that would become their first CD, “River of Fallen Stars”. The CD was awarded the “Indie” award in 1995 for “Best Adult Contemporary CD” by the National Association of Independent Record Distributors. Eleven CDs and several side-projects later (The Strangelings, The Stringbusters, and their solo projects), they enjoy loyal followings in both the guitar camp and the singer-songwriter set. Ultimately it’s their tight harmonies, their chemistry, and their unashamedly idealistic outlook that has carved them their own niche in the studio and onstage. - $16.00. www.bullrunrestaurant.com

July 11 – Live Entertainment on the patio at Bailey’s Bar and Grille – 7:30-10:00 p.m. Every Saturday night from June to September Bailey’s Bar & Grille will be having live entertainment starting at 7:30pm. 18 Main St., Townsend, MA – www.baileysbarandgrille.com

July 12 – 34^th Annual Show of the Antique Truck Club of America’s New England Chapter 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 34th Annual Show of the Antique Truck Club of America’s New England Chapter, at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, 318 Seven Bridge Road (Route 117), Lancaster. Hundreds of antique trucks will be proudly displayed by their owners at this popular show. Spectators $5, kids under 12 free. For information call 978-460-0465.

Purgatory Chasm

Purgatory Chasm is a unique natural landmark that runs a for a quarter of a mile between granite walls rising as high as 70 feet. Popular with picnickers and rock-climbers alike, the chasm is believed to have its origin in the sudden release of dammed-up glacial meltwater near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 14,000 years ago.

Trails lead to a wide variety of rock formations with names such as The Corn Crib, The Pulpit, The Coffin, Lover's Leap and Fat Man's Misery.

Purgatory State Park, Purgatory Rd., Sutton MA 508-234-3733.

What's Happening May 2, 3, 4, 2015

There are a lot of fun events happening in our area this weekend, including the 5th Annual North Quabbin Arts in Bloom Spring Festival at Butterfield Park (E. River St.), Orange. Lots of Fun for the Whole Family! May Pole Braiding, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Raffles, Medicinal Hula Hooping, Artisans, Children's Crafts, and more. For more information, visit www.artsinbloom-nq.org or contact Candi Fetzer (978) 633-4302. 

1-3 Friday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Theater at the Mount presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Take out your dictionaries! This six-time Tony nominated musical tells the story of five quirky kids vying for 1st prize, bragging rights, and most importantly, a trip to the National Spelling Bee Championship. The misfit contestants are joined by 3 or 4 guest spellers from the audience as they learn that a spelling bee is one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time, win or lose. Can you spell i-r-r-e-s-i-s-t-i-b-l-e? For more information, visit mwcc.edu/tam.

1-2 Friday-Saturday 6pm-8pm. Flora's Holiday at Tower Hill. Celebrate spring with a unique story and music journey with master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain, heard on NPR. Member $25, Non-member $30. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

1 Friday 6pm-8pm. Artist of the month Deana Mexoued at the Leominster Art Center & Gallery, 45 Main St. Leominster. Open to all ages. Visit leominsterartcenter.com.

1 Friday 7:30pm. GALA Coffee House, A Night Out. Acoustic Music & Song, 205 School Street Gardner. GALA is pleased to feature the music of Linq. We are happy to offer two opening acts: Caleb Wetherbee and Joshua Hill. The first Friday of every month GALA offers acoustic music by local and regional singer-songwriters. This is an alcohol free event. Refreshments will be available.

1 Friday 8pm-10pm. Spring Comedy Night at Wachusett Mountain featuring Steve Sweeney, Orlando Baxter, and Adam Webster.  Open seating. Recommended 18+. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Doors open at 7.

2-3 Saturday & Sunday 9am–5pm. Welcome Back Spring: Daffodil and Primrose Shows at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, 11 French Drive, Boylston. The annual Seven States Daffodil Show features hundreds of flowers cut and gathered from gardens in New England and New York. A floral design competition, talks and tours included. Visit Tower Hill’s signature field of more than 25,000 daffodils and tens of thousands of Narcissus planted throughout the formal gardens. See the American Primrose Society’s National Primrose Show, which includes workshops, lectures, and sales. Admission $12 adults, $9 seniors, $7 youths 6 to 18. Visit www.towerhillbg.org or call 508-869-6111.

2-3 Saturday & Sunday. Safety Weekend at Davis Farmland, 145 Redstone Hill Road, Sterling. Active firefighters, police officers, armed forces members and their families are admitted free with their valid ID. Visit www.davisfarmland.com/dffa_wp for details. Call 978-422-MOOO.

2 Saturday 10am-11:30am. The Art of Growing Food: A Day with Ellen Ecker Ogden (Lecture & Workshop) at Tower Hill. Elevate an ordinary vegetable garden to extraordinary. Ellen Ogden writes about food and gardens for The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living and The Boston Globe. Lecture: Member $15, Non-member $25. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

2 Saturday 11am-5pm. 5th Annual North Quabbin Arts in Bloom Spring Festival at Butterfield Park (E. River St.), Orange. Lots of Fun for the Whole Family! May Pole Braiding, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Raffles, Medicinal Hula Hooping, Artisans, Children's Crafts, and more. For more information, visit www.artsinbloom-nq.org or contact Candi Fetzer (978) 633-4302.

3 Sunday 10am. Annual Fishing Derby at the Royalston Fish & Game Club, 50 Main Road, Phillipston. The youth (14 and under) derby is held from 10 am-12 pm, and adult derby follows. Prizes will be awards based on length of fish. For details, call 978-249-3004 or check the Facebook page.

3 Sunday 3pm. Church and Town in Lancaster, 1653-1833: “A Church Runs Through It”: Local historian Tim Castner will help untangle the complex relationship between church and town in Lancaster from the town’s founding in 1653, through Indian wars, the American Revolution and the early Republic, to the eventual separation of church and town governance in 1833. In the Bulfinch designed Fifth Meeting House (on the town green) built in 1816 for worship and for town government. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

3 Sunday 4pm. Historic Piano Concert at the Ashburnham Community Church, 84 Main Street, Ashburnham. Pianist Stephen Porter. Visit frederickcollection.org or call 978-827-6232.

Center Stage at Fitchburg State University

Anne Heaton

Center Stage at FSU presents, Anne Heaton, Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. A simply lovely blend of soft pop, smooth blues and porch folk - singer-songwriter and classically trained pianist Anne Heaton’s songs are “tender, barbed and spiritual” (Washington Post). Known for the infectious energy of her live performances — “a natural performer with a rich, soaring voice” (Seattle Times)—her graceful, vulnerable and sometimes humorous pop-folk songs will capture your imagination and soul. Tickets: $28.00 adults, $25.00, alumni, seniors and staff, $5.00 students. Contact 978-665-3347, Fitchburg State

Historic Piano Concert, April 26, 2015

Rebecca Hartka, Cellist

Alys Terrien-Queen, Pianist

This Sunday, April 26, the Frederick Historic Piano Collection presents cellist, Rebecca Hartka and pianist, Alys Terrien-Queen, performing Sonata for Cello and Piano in C by Sergei Prokofiev and Sonata for Cello and Piano in g by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Alys will be performing on the Blüthner piano, Leipzig, 1877. The concert will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Community Church on Main St., Ashburnham. Admission is $10.00 for adults. Students and children are free. For more information visit: http://frederickcollection.org.

Bull Run presents Pure Prairie League, April 11, 2015

This Saturday, April 11, the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley will present Pure Prairie League. 

Pure Prairie League's biggest hits include “Aimee," “Two Lane Highway," "Falling in and out of Love," "Early Morning Riser" and the musically less-representative pop song, “Let Me Love You Tonight.” In the '70s and '80s they rode the same country-tinged rock wave that carried the Eagles, Buffalo Springfield, Poco and The Band to popularity. Vince Gill, later to become one of Nashville’s biggest solo stars, sang and played guitar with the band in the early 1980s and recorded an updated version of “Aimee” for their greatest hits album.

Influenced by bluesy drive of the Byrds and the seamless fusing of country and rock first introduced by bands like the Flying Burrito Brothers, PPL benefits from tight slide guitar, dueling solos and plenty of jammy Americana, mixing country rock, southern boogie, bluegrass and blues. Whether they are “Pickin To Beat The Devil” or taking you for a ride down a “Two Lane Highway,” PPL is a sure fire good time.

The current long-time lineup is: John David Call (pedal steel, vocal), Mike Reilly (guitar, vocals), Rick Schell (bass) and Scott Thompson (drums).

“PPL does what it's always done: they remain true to themselves, creating a sound that doesn't compromise their vision, yet manages to capture the ears of their adoring faithful "prairiedog" fans, as well as a new legion of listeners. If there is a formula to PPL's longevity and success that may very well be it.” - Country Music Online

Tickets are $42.00 each in advance or $46.00 at the door (if available). For more information visit www.bullrunrestaurant.com or call 978-425-4311 or toll free 877-536-7190.

Old Sturbridge Village

Dyeing the yarn at Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge MA, is a living, breathing, vibrant village depicting life in New England from 1790-1840. Meet historians in costume and tour 40 antique buildings, including a country store, school, and water-powered mills. Ride the stagecoach, learn to plow, make crafts, dip candles, and help the printer, potter and blacksmith at work. And at our 19th-century Freeman Farm, watch historians demonstrate farm work through the seasons: planting, harvesting, milking cows, churning butter, and cooking over the hearth. Don't forget to meet our heritage breed sheep, oxen, chickens and pigs! www.osv.org.

Ghost Light Players present Rabbit Hole March 20-22, 2015

Ghost Light Players presents Rabbit Hole, by David Lindsay-Abaire this weekend, March 20-22, 2015 at the First Church in Marlborough, 37 High St., Marlborough MA. 

Rabbit Hole is the story of Becca and Howie, who have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. 

For tickets and more information visit their website at www.ghostlightplayers.com.

March 2015

Seamus Pender and Eileen Moore Quinn

Four Leaf Clovers, Leprechauns, a Pot of Gold, the Color Green. Yes, we are talking St. Patrick's Day in Appleseed Country this year! We have tons o' fun gong on. Check out some of the events below.

How about Five Days of festivities? Friday the 13th to Tuesday the 17th, it's Gardner Ale House's Five Days of St. Patrick. Corned Beef Melt, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Steak & Stout Pie, Irish Whiskeys, Irish Coffee, Long Ireland, Irish Brunch Buffet from 9am-1pm. For more information, visit www.gardnerale.com.

Have you ever seen Irish dancing? It's pretty unique. On Thursday, March 12th at 6 p.m. check out the Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish American Step Dancers at the Gardner Museum, 26 Pearl St., Gardner. Reception at 6, program at 7. Admission $3. Limited seating; call 978-632-3277 to reserve.

On Saturday March 14 it's the 39th Annual Leprechaun Parade and Convention, Clinton MA. Pipers, dancers, raffles, live Irish rebel music, corned beef and cabbage dinner, and a bit of libation. The parade steps off at noon from the Elks Lodge on School Street so get there early for proper nourishment. After a wee-bit of a march, the Convention convenes at 12:30pm. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheWeePeople.

And where is all that corned beef? On Saturday the 14th from 4pm-8pm, it's the St. Patrick's Day Dinner/Dance at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Ave. Traditional corn beef and cabbage dinner catered by Sean Patrick's. Dinner will be buffet style from 4-7. $15 tickets available at city hall and the senior center and must be purchased by March 6th. Music provided by the Sons of Blarney. Cash bar and raffles. Take out available. And on Sunday the 15th from 3pm-5pm, it's The British American Club Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner, 1 Simond Road, Fitchburg. Open to the Public. Eat-in or Take-outs available. $9.00 per person. Some other great dinner options include Sean Patrick's Restaurant in Lunenburg and The Old Timer Irish Restaurant in Clinton.

And how about some music? Séamus Pender and Eileen Moore Quinn will be playing at McNally’s Grille in Westminster on Sunday, March 15 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. www.mcnallysgrille.net.

On Tuesday the 17th at 6:30pm, it's the St. Patrick’s Day Irish Music Program at the Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St., Westminster. Visit forbushlibrary.org.

We hope you enjoy your time in Appleseed Country this St. Patrick's Day!

What's Happening Feb. 6, 7, 8, 2015

Floral arrangement at Tower Hill Botanical Garden

Whether you want to play in the snow, or stay warm inside, there is a lot happening in our area this weekend to satisfy just about everyone. Check out the list below which includes a dinner theatre at the Old Mill, free snow-shoeing or cross country skiing at Saima Park, fabulous guitarist at the Bull Run, and a floral arranging class at Tower Hill.  If you have cabin fever, this weekend you might just find the cure and have some fun!

6 Friday 1pm. Talk and Book-Signing at Tower Hill. Join Jan Johnsen, author of Heaven is a Garden, for a talk and learn new ways to create a place of peace and contentment outdoors. Free with admission. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

6 Friday 6pm-8pm. Leominster Art Center & Gallery First Friday Event, free & open to the public! Artist of the month-Amy Vaillancourt. Live music by Local Musician-Ricky Hillson. Visit www.leominsterartcenter.com for more information.

6 Friday 7pm. Fundraiser for New Player's Theater guild at Studio Q - 509 Electric Avenue, Fitchburg. Instructor Julie Quirk has offered her time to teach ZUMBA at her studio. As this is a fundraiser, the hour long class will cost $20. Girls and women aged 12 to 100 are welcome.

6 Friday 7pm. Dinner Theater Mystery Comedy at the Old Mill: Gangsters in Love. Dinner and Show - $40 per person. Please call 978-874-5941 for tickets and reservations. Cash Bar Available. For more information, visit www.1761oldmill.com.

6 Friday 7:30pm. GALA Coffee House, A Night Out. Acoustic Music & Song. The next show will feature Cosmic Moxa. This is an alcohol free event. Refreshments will be available. 205 School Street, Gardner. All are welcome! $5 donation at the door. Facility is wheelchair accessible.

6 Friday 8pm. Albert Lee Band at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. Eric Clapton called Albert Lee, “The greatest guitarist in the world.” Known for his lightning speed playing, Albert has played with some of the biggest names in the business. Albert is just plain stunning live.

7 Saturday 11am-noon. Floral Arrangement at Tower Hill. Learn the fundamentals with floral designer Marisa McCoy. Free with admission. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

7 Saturday 10am-2pm. Let it snow! Depending on snow conditions, our ski trails will be open FREE to the public. Cross country ski or snowshoe. (A limited supply of ski equipment will be available on a first-come basis.) Refreshments for sale. Saima Park, 67 Scott Rd., Fitchburg. For more information visit www.saima-park.org.

7 Saturday 10am-3pm. Get to know Petersham’s landscapes and its unique history during this snowshoe hike of The Trustees of Reservation’s Swift River Reservation (SRR). Noted local naturalist and historian, Bob Clark, will provide fascinating insights to the property and its history! Children are welcome! Morning Hike, Bonfire Lunch (Bring your own lunch to enjoy around the fire!), and an Afternoon Hike. For more information, contact Dick O’Brien at 978-537-2377.

7 Saturday 1pm. Keepsake Annuals at Tower Hill. Learn about the best old-fashioned annuals with Barbara Pierson of White Flower Farm. Free with admission. For more information, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

7 Saturday 2pm-4pm. Valentines Day Card Making with Deana Mezoued at Leominster Art Center. Visit www.leominsterartcenter.com for more information.

7 Saturday 8pm. Rory Block, five time Blues Music Award winner, at the Bull Run. For more information, visit www.bullrunrestaurant.com.

8 Sunday 1pm-4pm. Wildlife Tracking with David Brown at Northfield Mountain. For ages 16 and older. Fee: $18 with snowshoe rentals. Pre-register by calling 800-859-2960. Join author and tracker, David Brown for an afternoon delving into the art of wildlife tracking. This program will take place snow or no snow and if we are open for skiing, snowshoes are required. Bring water, snacks, wear wind pants or gaiters and dress in warm layers that can be shed as we get moving. Warm footwear is essential.