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Spring-Summer2013InthisIssue...PopularPaddlesSomethingsBrewinCelebratetheSeasonsWetandWildEventsCalendarWhereandwhentondyourfun 2JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.org911am10pm10am2pmbullrunrestaurant.comLocal.Since1740.Seeourconcertscheduleathttptickets.bullrunrestaurant.com.Farm-to-tablemenusandfullservicebaravailableatallshows.JoinusintheTapRoomour18th-centurytavernforlunchdinnerSundaybrunch.Loungeconcertpizzakidsmenusalsoavailable.LOSEYOURBLUESWEDNESDAYSSTUMPTRIVIATHURSDAYSFUNFRIDAYSACOUSTICSATURDAYS ContributorstothisissueMarieAugerTimBarrettLisaBoisvertJohnBurkJeCollinsKatieCollinsLatriceCooperPamGilillanDorothyMillerArthurSmithAlongthetrAilLodgingDirectory8CalendaroEvents21Pull-OutRegionMap32StopsontheTrail51Clip-and-SaveCoupons62GuidetoAdvertisers64ATMLocations64FeAtUreSWhosJohnny2ToMarketToMarket...4PopularPaddles6ForgettheVideoGames9BackonTrack10WetandWild12DunnStatePark13LookortheShamrock14TakeaConcertTour17DiscoveraCenteroCreativity18CelebratetheSeasons34SomethingsBrewin36FamilyFun38RiverRatsRock40GalleriesGalore42HappyBirthdayUSA44TasteullyNewEngland46CurtainsUp48JohnnyAppleseedTrAilFundedinpartbyTheMassachusettsOfceoTravelandTourismForstatewideplanninginormationvisitwww.vcin.cSPring-SUMMerofNorthCeNtralmassaChusettsCOVERSummerNightsatKimballFarmbyTimBarrett642TheJohnnyAppleseedTrailAssociationwelcomesyoutoapplecountrythebirthplaceoJohnChapmanbetterknownasJohnnyAppleseed.SpringisalwaysdelightulalongtheJohnnyAppleseedTrailhighlightedbyshadesogreenandrollinghillsidesdottedwithpink-blossomedappletrees.Summerushersinoutdoorconcertsparadesfreworksandreshproducetosavor.RelaxEnjoyYoureinJohnnyAppleseedCountryTheJohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionGnIninminViiCnPhone978-534-2302Fax978-534-2436VnspningmbInin978-534-2829TheGuidetoJohnnyAppleseedCountryispublishedsemi-annuallybytheJohnnyApppleseedTrailAssociationtohelpvisitorsdiscoverthepleasuresotheregion.ThiscomplimentarypublicationisdistributedthroughstatetouristinormationcentersAAAOfcesinCTMARIandJohnnyAppleseedTrailAssociationsponsoringmemberlocationsservingvisitorsandnewcomerstoNorthCentralMassachusetts.PbiDvidl.mcKnediPicil.GadviingsDinBnDignlindPindVisitJohnnyontheWorldWideWebwww.ppd.gJohnnyAppleseedVisitorCenter 2JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgHeresasamplingofthelocalbooksyoullfindontheVisitorCentersbookshelfImagesofAmericaseriesphotobooksaboutmanylocalcommunitiesAhistoryofKingPhillipsWarStunningphotographsofwildernessareasinCentralMassachusettsCookbooksfeaturinglocally-availablefruitsTrailmapsforhikingbikingandevenpaddlinginJohnnysbackyardAndbooksforallagesaboutournativesonJohnnyAppleseedRoad-wearytravelersalongthenationshighwaysareaccustomedtoswingingintoreststopstostretchtheirlegswalkthedogorgrabamapofthelocalarea.ButvisitorssteppingintotheJohnnyAppleseedVisitorCenteronthewest-TheheartoftheJohnnyAppleseedVisitorCenterisitsgroupofvolunteergreet- 3TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013ProudlyPoweredbySunWindApplePeachandBlueberryPickingOldFashionedFruitToppedIceCreamFreshCiderDonutsCiderSlushieseCountryStoreHomemadeFudgeFarmAnimalsMuchmuchmoreYourFamilyFarm...Daily9amto6pmth8thrdthLocalApplesAvailableYearRoundJustPressedFilterCiderMarketFreshFruitVegetablesHomemadeEntresSoupDeliSandwichesOldFashionedIceCreamYearRoundGourmetSpecialtyItemsInSeasonFlowersandPlantsRedBarnCoffeeCafeDailyLunchSpecialsRoutes110117BoltonMA978-779-www.boltonorchards.comSomuchmorethanacountrystoreMeetusatthe125thSpencerFairLaborDayWeekendFridaySaturdaySundayMondayspencerfair.org508.885.5814FamilyFunwithAgriculture 4JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgFromtherstpeasospringtothehetypumpkinsoallthebountyoJohnnyAppleseedCountryisatyourngertips.popularmarketsscatteredthroughouttheregionscitiesandtowns.AndwhilemanymarketsareseasonalopeninginspringandclosingbeorewinterschillsetsintheFitchburgarmersmarketrunsyear-roundmovingintothecozyconnesotheFitchburgArtMuseumromJanuarytoJune.InwarmerweatherromJulythroughOctoberthearmersandgardenerscanbeoundattheBurbankCampusoHealthAllianceandatRiverrontParkindowntownFitchburg.AtholsarmersmarketmovesindoorsorthewintertoooperatingontherstSaturdayothemonthinthetownhall.NomatterwhereyouretravelingthroughoutJohnnyAppleseedCountrytheressuretobeaarmstandorarmersmarketnearby.ForexampleinGardneryoucanswingbyMonumentParkonThursdaysromMaytoOctoberandinLeominsterthearmstandatSholanFarmsisopendailyrommid-JulythroughOctoberwiththeirownlocally-grownproduceandseasonalruits.ThroughouttheregionmostarmersmarketsareopenromJunethroughOctoberandmostarelocatedrightinthecenterotownmakingtheselocally-grownproductseasytondWhileyoumaybethinkingaboutstraight-rom-the-gardenreshveggiesoryourdinnertablekeepinmindthatmanyothesemarketsalsooeravarietyootherlocalproductsromhome-madejamsandjelliestoreshly-bakedbreadhandcratscutfowersandplantsyoucansetintoyourowngardenWhilepick-your-ownorchardsandarmsinvitevisitorstoplucksweetstrawberriesandrosyredapplestolltheirbasketsonaunamilyadventuretheabundanceolocally-grownproducecanmosteasilybeoundatareaarmstandsandarmersmarkets.YoucanndcrisplettuceleayspinachorarainbowoshinypeppersalmostanydayotheweekbystoppingbytheReadyWhenYouAreMostcommunityarmersmarketsvaryweeklyinthenumberogrowerssettingupandocoursethetypesoproductsavailable.ButiyoureinthemoodorsomethingreshromtheeldatadayortimewhenthearmersmarketsarentopenheadouttooneothelocalarmsManyhavetheirownull-timearmstandswhereyoucanshoporresh-pickedruitsandvegetablesandotherproductsatyourconvenience.AtRedAppleFarminPhillipstonorexamplethearmstoreisstockedwithreshly-bakedciderdonutsapplepiesandothergoodiesalongwithlocalhoney.Youcanevenwatchthebeesatworkinasee-throughhiveBoltonOrchardsatRoutes110and117inBoltonhaslocalapplesavailableyear-roundjust-pressedciderandreshciderdonutsonweekendsalongwithahostomarketruitsvegetablesandin-seasonfowersandplants.OrvisitCarlsonOrchardsinHarvardthroughoutthegrowingseasonortemptingtreatsromblueberriesandraspberriestopeachesandpumpkins.WiththemanyarmsandorchardsscatteredthroughoutJohnnyAppleseedCountryyouresuretondsomethingtopleaseyourpalateeverydayotheweek 5TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013TheLastU-pickOrchardinJohnnyAppleseedsBirthplace12THANNUALAPPLEBLOSSOMFESTIVALndateMay5InternationalVeteransChorusPaulLuriaandRaggedHerosJeremyBellandCelticFiddlersFallbrookSongbirdsBagpipeProcessionButteryReleaseat230CraftersClassicAutoShowU-PICKAPPLESBLUEBERRIESFRESHPRODUCECOMMUNITYGARDENFIRSTCOMEFIRSTSERVEMONTHLYHIKEVOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIESTHROUGHOUTTHEYEARPRUNINGPLANTINGGENERALFARMWORKOFFICEWORKMORE.Since20011-800-286-3916............July15............August1............August10.........August20............September1........September20Exit38BoRt.2.GomiletakerstrightPoorFarmRoad.FollowthroughtwocrossroadstoOakHillRd.TakeOakHillRoadtotheorchardsonright.PickyourownfruitsinseasonDatesareapproximate.Pleasecallaheadforavailability.HeresasamplingoffarmersmarketlocationsintheareaAshburnhamMondayaternoonsatWinchesterParkAtholSaturdaymorningsontheUptownCommonAyerSaturdaymorningsatDepotSquareBarreSaturdaymorningsontheCommonFitchburgThursdayaternoonsatRiverrontParkGardnerThursdaymorningsFridayaternoonsatMonumentParkGrotonFridayaternoonsatWilliamsBarnonChicopeeRowHarvardSaturdaymorningsatHildrethElementarySchoolLancasterThursdaysontheTownCommonMainStreetLeominsterFridaymorningsatHealthAllianceHospitalLunenburgMondayaternoonsattheRitterBuildingOrangeThursdayaternoonsatButterfeldParkPepperellSaturdaymorningsattheTownFieldPetershamFridayaternoonsontheTownCommonPhillipstonSaturdaymorningsattheTownCenterShirleyThursdayaternoonsontheTownCommonSterlingFridayaternoonsinrontotheButterickBuildingWinchendonThursdayaternoonsSaturdaymorningsatAmericanLegionParkWestminsterFridayaternoonsAcademyHillInormationprovidedbytheMassachusettsDepartmentoAgriculturalResourcesandsubjecttochange.Forup-to-datehoursooperationothesemarketsvisitwww.ma.vamawtJAwbtwww.a.. 6JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgIglidingalongashimmerysuraceisyourpreerredmeansoexplorationyoullndanenjoyableroutetodiscoverinJohnnyAppleseedCountry.AgreatplacetobeginisinthewatershedotheMillersRiveroneotheregionsmostscenicandhistorically-signicantwaterways.Atercenturiesoindustrialpollutiontheriverhasmadeastrongrecoveryandisnowapopularrecreationdestination.Thankstotheeortsoareaconservationgroupsandvolunteersseveralinterestinglandandwatertrailshaverecentlybeenopenedintheheartothewatershed.TheMillersRiverWatershedCouncilrecentlydesignatedasix-milesegmentotheriverbetweenthecentersoAtholandOrangeasabluetrailoranareawithcleanwaterthatisopentopaddlingshingandotherrecreation.ItlargelyollowsthecourseotheannualRiverRatcanoeraceapopularAprileventcelebratingits50thanniversaryin2013.HistoricalSitesandMoreTherouteleadspaddlerspastmorethan25pointsointerestwhicharemarkedanddetailedonacolormapandguide.TheseincludehistoricalsitessuchasormerNativeAmericanencampmentsvillagesitesandplantationsthestoneabutmentsothelostPartridgevilleCoveredBridgeandotherormerrivercrossingsandthesitesooldmilldamsandriverrontparks.NaturalareasincludeCassMeadowandRichMemorialParkneardowntownAtholwhicharehometoavarietyowildlieincludingbluebirdskingshersducksandraredragoniesandturtles.FurtherdownstreaminOrangeisahorseshoe-shapedoxbowbendandCooksCoveagoodplacetowatchorgreatblueheronsandotherwadingbirds.AnotherBlueTrailisbeingdevelopedalongtheOtterRiverwhichisatributaryotheMillersRiver.AnewboatlaunchhasbeenopenedonPlantRoadoRoute101inTempletonoeringpaddlersaneasytwo-mileupstreampaddletotheOtterRiverConservationAreainGardner.Therouteleadsthroughamarshwithexcellentwildlieviewingopportunitiesanumberomoosehavebeenspottedinthisarea.ExploretheNashuaAttheotherendotheJohnnyAppleseedTrailtheNashuaRiveruniqueinthatitowsromsouthtonorthalsooerssomescenicandserenetripstocanoeistsandkayakers.TheNashuaRiverWatershedAssocia-tionwhichhasofcesonMainStreetinGrotonhasbeenworkingormorethanourdecadestocleanprotectandimprovetheecosystemotheNashuaRiverbasin.AttheNRWAsofcevisitorscanpickupapocketguidethatmapsthewatershedareaandoutlinessomecanoeandkayaktours.OneothemostpopulartripsgoesthroughtheOxbowNationalWildlieReugewherepaddlersaresurroundedbyaprotectedgreenwayandthewetlandsaordabundantopportunitiestoseebirdshandturtleactivity.ToenjoythattripbeginatthecanoelaunchsiteneartheintersectionoRoutes117and110inLancasterandpaddledownstreamtoStillRiverDepotRoadinHarvard.YoucanendthereorcontinueontotheOxbowreugeexploringavarietyolittlewaterwaysalongyourroute.AsecondpaddlerecommendedbytheNRWAisaneasyroundtripstartingatRoute119andNodRoadinGrotonatthePetapawagboatlanding.PaddledownstreamtothePepperelldamexploringlittlebackwatercovesalongtheway.Itsa3.2miletriptothedamandanupstreampaddlebacktoyourstartingpoint.TheNRWAotenusesthisstretchotheriverortheoutdoorclassroomprogramsitoerstolocalschools.MoreinormationaboutcanoeingontheNashuaisavailableromNashobaNashuaRiverPaddle.PhotobyPamGilfillan 7TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013Thankstotheefortsotherecently-establishedNorthQuabbinTrailsAssociationanewnetworkohikingtrailshasbeencreatedinthewatershed.NQTApresidentBobCurleyanarearesidentandveteranhikerwhowalkedtheentireAppalachianTrailin1985hasbeeninstrumentalinconnectingthesetrailstoregionalnetworksthatofervisitorsavarietyooptionsrangingromashortstrollalongtheriverbankstomulti-daybackpackingexcursions.ThenewroutesincludetheMillers-BaquagRiverTrailwhichollowsthebanksotheriverromdowntownAtholtoSouthRoyalston.ItconnectswiththeBearsdenConservationAreaa1000-acrepreservewithanextensivetrailnetworkatThousandAcreBrookinAtholandincludesanewboardwalkbeneatharailroadbridge.ThePequiogCommunityTrailalsoollowstheriverthenbearsawaytoexploretheLawtonStateForestandSkyeldsArboretumattheheadquartersortheMountGraceLandConservationTrust.ThesecondsegmentollowstheTullyRiverbacktotheMillersRiveratCassMeadoworminga15-mileemeraldnecklacearoundAthol.Severalmoretrailswillbeopenedincomingmonths.TheseroutesconnectwiththeoverallQuabbintoMonadnockTraila160-milepaththatconnectsQuabbinReservoirtoMountMonadnockinsouthernNewHampshire.ContributedbyJohnBurkFormoreinormationaboutthesenewtrailsincludingmapsanddirectionsvisittheMillersRiverWatershedCouncilswebsitehttpmillerswatershed.orgoremailcouncilmillersriver.net.TheBlueTrailmapisavailablewaterprooor3atarearetailersreepapercopiesarealsoavailableatsomelocalsitesincludingtheAtholandOrangelibraries.NashuaRivermapscanbeoundattheNRWAofcesinGroton.Visitwww.nashuariverwatershed.org.LambCityCampgroundTeBestLileCityinNewEnglandSOMEOFOURAMENITIESFullystockedconveniencestoreRVpartscenterFreeWi-FiserviceWeeklyActivitiesSaturdayActivitiesforchildrenandadultsOn-siteRVMechanic2RecHallsOwnedandoperatedbytheBlakefamilysince1981.TheheartofLambCityCampgroundistobringfamilyfunalive.AndourremarkableenergeticandcreativestaffwillhelpmakeyourcampingexperienceunforgettableFishinourquarter-milestockedpondSwiminour3PoolsFireEngineHayRidesNatureTrailsPlaygroundSoftballBasketballVolleyballCanoeRentalsPaddleraoutttingcompanyonWestMainStreetinGrotonthatoferscanoeandkayakrentalstoursinstructionandenvironmentaleducation.ThereAreMoretoComeAdditionalpaddlingtoursareonthehorizontoointheLeominsterLancasterarea.ThetwocommunitiesarecurrentlyworkingondevelopmentoabluetrailalongastretchotheNorthNashuaRiver.ThattrailstillintheplanningstageswouldcoveraboutsevenmilesromMechanicStreetinLeominstertoaconservationareaandaboatrampinLancaster.Loadthekayaksonthecar.Packtheliejackets.AnddontorgetyourcameraTheresawonderulwaterulworldtoexplorehereinJohnnyAppleseedCountry 8JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgLODGINGRoomsBreakfastIncludedRestaurantWeddingVenuePoolGymFitnessCenterBanquetMeetingSpacesPetsChocksettInn59LaurelwoodRoadSterling978-422-335526NO2ColonialHillAlpacaFarmBB978-724-03013FourPointsbySheratonLeominster978-534-9000Indoor11HardingAllenEstateBBInn978-355-49206CALLHolidayInnBoxborough978-263-8701143IndoorHolidayInnFitchburg-Waterpark978-342-7100245IndoorKingPhillipMotorInn12MaguireHouseBB3Motel6Leominster114OutdoorRodewayInnMotel978-874-5951Super8MotelLeominster46TheColonialHotel978-630-2500112IndoorWachusettVillageInn978-874-2000OutdoorJOHNNYAPPLESEEDTRAILViewfromMaguireHouseBedBreakfast 9TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013LookingoraunandinteractivewaytondandlearnaboutthemanydiversenaturalattractionsinJohnnyAppleseedCountryTryaquestwhichleadsexplorersoallagesandabilitiestoscenicvistassecretwaterallsandcascadesdinosaurtracksandothergeologicwondershistoricsitesandotherhiddentreasures.Mostquestsprovideapassportbookwithdirectionscluesandspaceoryoutocollectastampimprintorstickerromadrop-boxattheplacestheyvisit.Aterllingallorportionsothebookyoucancontactorvisitthesponsoringgrouptoclaimprizesorcoupons.NorthQuabbinWoodsanon-protorganizationthatpromotesecotourismartisansandculturaleventsholdsanannualquestromJulytoOctoberatmorethan20placesinNorthCentralMassachusetts.TheirdestinationsarekeyedtothereeNorthQuabbinWoodsMapandGuidewhichisupdatedandreprintedannuallyandisavailablethroughtheorganizationswebsiteandattrailheadsinormationkiosksandbusinessesthroughouttheregion.QuestsforAllLevelsTheNorthQuabbinWoodsquestincludesthreelevelstheeasiestowhichtheweekendereaturessitesthataredirectlyreachedbycarincludingscenicvistasatTullyLakeinRoyalstonandQuabbinReservoirinNewSalem.Theseplacesareidealoramilieswithyoungchildrenthosewhoaremobilityimpairedorasaneasilyaccessiblepicnicorphotoop.Theintermediateexplorerquestallowsparticipantstochooseoutingsbest-suitedtotheirtimeandabilities.Attheselocationstheimprintislocatedatornearthetrailheadandthenvisitorscancontinueonwalksovariouslengths.ForexamplevisitorsatDoanesFallsinRoyalstoncanviewthemainallsaloneorcontinueonalongerhikethatexplorestherestothecascadesandscenicTullyLake.FinallyormoreexperiencedhikersthesupremequestinvolvesoutingsoeasytomoderatedifcultyleadingtodestinationssuchasthesummitoMountGraceinWarwickandthewaterallsinWendellsHiddenValley.TherearealsotwopaddlingroutesincludingthenewMillersRiverBlueTraildetailedonpage6andLongPondinRoyalston.TheRiverRouteAnotherinterestingquestisoeredbytheNortheldMountainRecreationandEnvironmentalCenteratBartonCoveinGilllocatedjustoRoute2.ThecovewhichisroughlytwomileswestotheamousFrenchKingBridgeisascenicbackwaterotheConnecticutRiverborderedbyarockypeninsulawithanaturetrailandcampground.Thebookletguidesvisitorstoeaturessuchasdinosaurtracksanancientwaterallsiteandatrailsidenestboxwiththestampandiersthatdetailthecovesascinatinghistory.SeveralotherorganizationsoersimilarstatewideprogramsthatincludeattractionsinJohnnyAppleseedCounty.TheMassachusettsAudubonSocietysPassporttoNatureeaturesseveralcentralMassachusettswildliesanctuariessuchasWachusettMeadowsinPrincetonFlatRockinFitchburgRutlandBrookinPetershamandCooksCanyoninBarre.TheMassachusettsDepartmentoConservationandRecreationoersaParkPassportprogramwith76stateorestsandparksdividedintoveregionalquests.ThedepartmentsNorthCentralMassachusettsdestinationsincludeWachusettMountainDunnPondandtheErvingLeominsterOtterRiverWendellandWillardBrookStateForests.Eachparkstampiskeptinalockedboxthecombinationtowhichisprintedinthepassportparkstaandvisitorcentersalsohavestampsavailable.LearningpagesoreachparkarealsoavailableontheDCRpassportWebsitettwww.ma.vat.Inadditiontoappropriateoutdoorwearsnackswaterandamapandguideinecessaryplantobringalongpencilscrayonsorothermarkerstousewiththepassportbooktheseareotenprovidedinthequestboxandnotebookstorecordyourtrek.Onemorethingbesuretobringacamerasothatyoullrememberyourun-lleddayoryearstocomeContributedbyJohnBurkStampsstickersorothermarkerscanbefoundinadrop-boxalongthetrek.PhotobyJohnBurk 10JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgFourdaysofracingexcitementrollintoJohnnyAppleseedCountryinlateJunewhentheLongsjoClassicreturnstolocalroads.AteraewyearsmarkedbymoreupsanddownsthanthehillsandvalleysotheregiontheLongsjobikeracenoworganizedbyAnthemSportswillhitthestreetsonJune2730.Theour-stageraceincludesacircuitraceindowntownLeominsteraracetothetopoWachusettMountainatimedbikeraceanditssignatureraceindowntownFitchburg.TheweekpromisestobepackedwithgreatracingwiththeeventnowpartotheGreatAmericanCyclingSerieswhichincludestheTourotheBattenkillinCambridgeNYandtheTourotheCatskills.DieterDrakepresidentoAnthemSportshopestohaveupto700racersregisteredortheour-dayeventinFitchburgandLeominster.AsummertimestapletheLongsjoClassichasdeeprootsinFitchburgItwaslaunchedin1960ollowingthetragicdeatho26-year-oldArthurM.Longsjoinacaraccident.Thehometownheroacyclistandspeed-skaterwastherstathletetoparticipateinboththesummerandwinterOlympicgamesinthesameyearadistinctionstillheldbyonlyahanduloathletes.Hisdeathoccurredin1958whilehewasreturninghomeromwinninghis13thconsecutivecyclingrace.LongsjowaselectedtotheNationalSpeedskatingHalloFamein1970andwasenshrinedintheU.S.BicyclingHalloFamein1988.VisitorstodowntownFitchburgcanstopbyamemorialonMainStreetthathonorshisachievements.OvervedecadestheLongsjoracegrewromthesingledowntown50-milelooptoaourdayracingeventincludingtimetrialsatnearbyWachusettMountain.ItsbeenalongroadinrecentyearsortheLongsjowhichwascancelledin2011ateradevastatingreonMainStreetinFitchburgclosedacriticalpartotheraceroute.Attemptstobringtheracebackin2012alteredleadingtoasecondcancellationbythevolunteerorganizationthathadrunitordecades.BiggerandBetterButthisyearwiththeleadershipoAnthemSportstheLongsjoisbackandbiggerthanever.ForthersttimetheracewillbeopenedtoCategory5racersandanewgranondoeventwillallowrecreationalcycliststoparticipate.Thegranondoallowsamateurcycliststochallengethemselvesbyparticipatinginalong-distanceridealthoughnotonacompetitivelevel.Sowhetheryoureanexperiencedraceracyclinganoracyclistwhowouldliketodipatoeintothisast-pacedsportplantobeinFitchburgandLeominsterinlateJuneorthisexcitingeventLovecyclingOrjustwanttoenjoyanewsportingexperienceYoullnditallhereinJohnnyAppleseedCountryThursdayJune27TheLeominsterCriteriumanexhibitionnon-stageraceFridayJune28Twautthcmbsta1racestartingattheHolidayInnonRoute31justofRoute2SaturdayJune29TheStage2LongsjoRoadRaceSundayJune30TheeventssignatureStage3FitchburgDowntownCriteriumFordetailsaboutstartingtimesandlocationsvisitwww.longsjo.comortheJohnnyAppleseedwebsitewww.appleseed.orgforthelatestup-to-dateinformation.PhotobyArthurSmith 11TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013WhatsoldisnewagainattheLeominsterHistoricalSocietyThousandsof1800sand1900sphotosandmuchmuchMOREOPENTUES.SAT.9AM1261Yearsat102MainSt.Gardner978-632-4333OpenMon.-Fri.6am-2pmSat.Sun.6am-1pmBlueMoonDINERofCentralMassachusettsPresentsGreatAmericanQuilts19872004June28292013Friday9am8pmSaturday9am3pmSt.LeosSchoolAuditoriumQuiltDisplayDemonstrationsLightRefreshmentsVendorsandmoreFormoreinformationvisitwww.materialgirlsquiltguild.orgAdmission7atthedoorMenandChildrenunder12FreewithaccompaniedpaidadmissionHandicapAccessibleLancasterFleaMarketINDOOROUTDOORFLEAMARKETVENDORSSPACEAVAILABLEFunfortheWholeFamilyOPENEVERYSUNDAY8AM4PMRainorShineOPENYEARROUND1340LunenburgRd.Rt.70LancasterMA 12JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgOnawarmsummerdaytheresnothingmoretemptingthanarefreshingdipinapoolpondorstream.AndwhenyoureinJohnnyAppleseedCountryyoureinluckbecausetheregionhasanabundanceofplaceswhereyoucangiveintothattemptation.Localandstateparksswimmingpoolsandevenzero-depthsplashplaygroundsawaityourvisitincommunitiesthrough-outthearea.WhenyoureplanningyourtripbesuretocheckouttheMassachu-settsDepartmentofConservationandratbt.ma.vdcrfordetailsaboutthewater-relatedresourcesavailablealongyourroute.Thestateparksystemhasmorethanahalf-dozenbeachesinJohnnyAppleseedCountrystretchingfromWillardBrookStateForestinAshbyandTownsendtoLakeDennisoninWinchendon.PearlHillStateParkinWestTownsendforexampleincludesafive-acrepondcompletewithsandybeachcreatedbytheseasonaldammingofPearlHillBrook.ManyofthestateparkslikeOtterRiverStateForestinBaldwinvilleoffercampsitesalongwithfishingpicnicareasandhikingtrails.DunnPondinGardnerispartofthestatesHeritageParksystemandisapopularswimmingspotforlocals.IfsparklingpondsandsandybeachesarentyourthinghowaboutstoppingbyoneoftheareaspublicswimmingpoolsThestatehaspoolsinClintonFitchburgandLeominsterandthecityofGardnerishometothecommunitysGreenwoodMemorialPool.FortheyoungersetthesplashparkatParkhillParkinFitchburgispurejoy.AndifyoureplanningatriptoDavisFarmlandinSterlingbesuretopackthekiddiesbath-ingsuitssotheycanenjoythesplashplayareathere.FitchburgsCoolidgeParkhasbothafullswimmingpoolandatoddlerwaterfeatureareatoo.RainydayDontletitspoilyourfunJustheadovertotheCoCoKeyWaterResortlocatedrightoffRoute2inFitchburgwhereyoullfindexcitingwaterslidespoolsandevenalazyrivertofloatalong.Itsalwaysacomfytemperaturethereandtheresplentyofactivitytokeepthekidsfromgettingbored.WhenitsjusttoodarnhotinthecitycomeonouttoJohnnyAppleseedCountrywhereyoullfindshadyforestscoolbreezesandlotsofplacestotakethatrefreshingdip.ASwimmingSamplerBEACHESLeominsterStateForest90FitchburgRd.WestminsterRutlandStatePar2CrawfordRd.RutlandDunnPond289PearlSt.GrdnerLaeDennison1366MainSt.WinchendonOtterRiverStateForest86WinchendonRd.BaldwinvillePearlHillStateForestNewFitchburgRoadW.TownsendWillardBrooRoute119AshbyTownsendPOOLSPhilipWeihnPoolRoute110ClintonGustaveJohnsonPool35WanoosnockAve.FitchburgCoolidgeParPoolJohnFitchHighwayFitchburgLeominsterStatePoolViscoloidAvenueLeominsterGreenwoodPool69ParkSt.GardnerBenjaminHillPar93BenjaminRd.ShirleySPLASHPARkSParhillParBeechStreetFitchburgDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRd.SterlingCoCokeyWaterResort150RoyalPlazaDriveFitchburgLatriceCooperPhotography 13TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013Getclosertonatureatour4-Seasoncampground...50AmpServiceSpaciousSitesRVSuppliesTVCableWIFIFirewoodIceHotShowersCampStoreJust10milesfromRt.2FreePondStreamFishingLargeRecreationHallSwimmingPoolPlaygroundPicnicTablesFireRingsPlannedActivitiesWeekendsOnlyThePines4-SeasonCampgroundARusticFamilyCampgroundtoEnjoyandReturntoOftenWildernessCampingtoFullHookupSitesCanoeKayakRentalsSummerCampsScenicPaddlingNashuaRiverBase398W.MainStreetRt.225GrotonMAwww.NashobaPaddler.com978448-8699NashobaPaddlerLLCNashobaPaddlerLLCApopularyear-roundmemberoftheexpansiveMassachusettsstaterecreationsytemDunnStateParkinGardnerisanoutdoorspotthateveryonecanenjoy.OriginallydonatedtothecitybylocalfurnituremanufacturerJohnAinsworthDunnthe119-acreparkishometo20-acrepondpopulatedbyawidevarietyoffishfrompickereltotrout.Whetheryourpassionisfishingswim-minghikingkayakingorjustenjoyingapicniclunchDunnParkisanidealspotforspendinganenjoyablespringorsummerday.Andthankstothestatesdedicationtoprovidingoutdoorrecre-ationopportunitiesinMassachusettsStateParksforvisitorsofallabilitiesawiderangeofvisitorscantakeadvantageofDunnParksamenities.InfactforthepasttwoyearstheMas-sachusettsStatewideIndependentLivingCouncilhashosteditsADADaycelebra-tionandpicnicattheGardnerpark.InadditiontoitsswimmingarealodgeandplaygroundDunnParkfeaturesa-milestonedusttrailthatloopsthroughtheforestmakingthebeautifulsettingac-cessibletoall.ThestatesDepartmentofConservationandRecreationnotesthatMassachusettsisuniqueinofferingadaptiverecreationprogramsyear-roundandstatewide.AhandyUniversalAccessbrochureavaabfwaatwww.ma.vdcroutlinesthemanyopportunitiesforpeopleofallabilitieswithinthestateparksystem.Staffandvolunteersthebrochurenotesaretrainedindisabilityawarenesssighted-guidetechniquetransfersequip-mentadaptationsandothermethodstocreateanenvironmentofsupportaswellasafunandsafeexperienceforall.ThestaffatDunnParkrecentlylaunchedaSundaysintheParkserieswithspecialprogramseachweek.ThefirstSundayofthemonthfeaturesajamsessionwithacousticbluegrassandfolkmusiciansthesecondSundayanaturephotographyprogramthirdSundayPoetryandProseoftheOutdoorWorldandonthefourthSundayTheNatureofDunnadiscussionoftheparksfloraandfaunaalongwithaguidedtour.ProgramsarescheduledthroughApriltoseewhatsnewattheparkvtwww.ma.v. 14JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgItsbeensaidthateveryoneisIrishonSt.PatricksDayandthatscertainlytrueinClintonwherethetownrollsoutthegreencarpetforaparadeholdsaleprechaunconven-tionandpresentsShillelaghAwardstodeservinglocalresidents.InfactSaintPatricksDayissopopularinClintonthatitscel-ebratedvirtuallyeverydayintheOldTimersRestaurantonHighStreet.ItsnowonderthatownerandheadchefBrianMcNallymustcontroltheclamoringcrowdswhenMarch17actuallycomesaroundandlimitgueststothosewithreservations.Butifyoumissoutonareservationnottoworry.Thetowncelebrationactu-allystartstheSaturdaybeforeSt.PaddysDayeachyearwiththeannualParadeLeprechaunConvention.ClintonattorneyEdSheridanknownasHimselfservesasmasterofceremoniesastheparadestepsofffromtheElksHall128SchoolStreetatnoontravelsashortdistanceupWaterStreettoHighstreettoChurchStreetandTownHall.AnyonecanbeintheparadenotesMr.Sheridan.WehavemusicprovidedbybagpipersalthoughthemainfeatureisthemarchoftheLeprechaunswhoarecontainedinacorralcreatedbyathickgoldenropecarriedbyseveralindividualsyoudontwantthemtogetaway.InthedaysbeforetheparadetheDPWgetsouttomakesureanypotholesalongtheroutearefilledinsowewonthaveanyoftheweepeopledrowning.TheparadeendsatClintonTownHallandtheconventioniscalledtoorderat1230p.m.WellpackTownHallwithfiveorsixhundredpeoplewithIrishstep-dancingandmusicbythebandMulliganStewreportsMr.Sheridan.Thecrownthengetstowitnessthepresentationofandagoodsenseofhumor.AftertheconventioneveryonetroopsbacktotheElksHallforabigpartywithcornedbeefandcabbageGuinnessandlivemusicbytheBrennanBrothers.YouhavetobuyticketsforthepartyalthoughtheparadeandconventionarefreeofchargeaddsMr.Sheridan.HepointsoutthatTheLep-rechaunSocietyofClintonhasaFacebookpageforfanstoaccess.Theeventwasstartedin1976byNibbenOTooleandHimselfhascarriedonthetraditionandseenitgrowdramati-callyinsizeovertheyearsmuchtothedelightoftheleprechaunsorsowehear.ContributedbyMarieAuger17ShillelaghAwardsalongwithafewhonoraryawards.HeexplainsthatfromJanuary1toFebruary15about60to80nominationsarecollectedandonFeb.15weholdacaucuswiththeLeprechaunstochoosetheawardwinners.FortheShil-lelaghAwardstherequirementisthattheawardwinnerhasrespectforotherpeopleFairFridayAug.9thSundayAug.11thSeeWebsiteforscheduleofeventsentertainmentpriceshoursboltonfair.orgThursdayAugust8PreviewnightformidwayAnOldFashionedAgriculturalFair2013FreeParkingNoPetsPlease 15TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013RATEDEExceptionalEntertainmentforEveryoneDavisMegaMaze.com978-422-88882013DFLDMMHeritageLivestockDiscoveryPlayWaterSpraygroundHayRidesPonyRidesApplePickingandmore.Adultsmustbeaccompaniedbyachild12yearsoryoungerwhenvisitingDavisFarmland.DavisFarmland.com978-422-MOOO66662OFFGeneraladmissionupto4peopleateitherfarmpark.Validfor2013.Cannotbeusedwithotherdiscountscouponsoreveningevents.JATCSSTERLINGMASSACHUSETTSSMDavisFarmlandDavisMegaMazeDavisFarmlandDavisMegaMazeDavisFarmlandDavisMegaMazeDavisFarmlandDavisMegaMazeDavisFarmlandDavisMegaMazeDavisFarmlandDavisMegaMazeSat.Sept.711am-8pmRedAppleFarm455HighlandAve.PhillipstonMASun.Sept.811am-5pmFREEADMISSIONOldFashionedCountFunLiveMusicGeatFoodLocalBrewersVendorsAisansSponsoredbyJohnnyAppleseedCountryRedAppleFarmGardnerAleHouseappleseed.org 16JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgFurnitureCapitalofNewEnglandBROWSESHOPRECREATIONENJOYTHEARTSFurnitureOutletswww.gardneroutlets.comExperienceGardnerFestivalandAugust2nd3rdGardnerFarmersMarketMonumentParkEveryThursday830-1230MaytoOct.GardnerMunicipalGolfCourseGardnerMunicipalPoolOutdoorSwimmingDunnPondStateParkHikingSwimmingandotheroutdoorrecreationalactivitiesNorthCentralPathway5MileRecreationalTrailMarchthroughDecemberwww.thegardnermuseum.comMonumentParkSummerConcertSeriesEverySaturdayat600JulyandAugustTheatreattheMountwww.mwcc.eduAndhavelunchatoneofdowntownGardners12lunchspotsincludingthehistoricBlueMoonDinerStanleysLunchSuzettesBreakfastLunchShopCruisersMalt-ShoppeandtheGardnerAleHousetheareasonlybrewpub.www.gardner-ma.govwww.grow.gardner-ma.govExperience 17TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013TheresmusicintheairthissummerinJohnnyAppleseedCountry.PickadayoftheweekandyourelikelytofindanoutdoorconcertbeckoningyoutospreadoutablanketorunfoldalawnchairrelaxandenjoyAnddidwementionthatadmissionisfreeCommunitybandsintraditionalNewEnglandtownslikeOrangeBarreandPepperelltaketobandstandsontowncommonsonSundayafternoonsandweekdayevenings.TheLeominsterColonialBandhasbeenentertaininggenerationsoflocalresidentsandvisitors.StopbyhistoricCarterParkinthecitysdowntownareatoenjoytheirTuesdayeveningperformances.FitchburgservesupadoubledoseofsummerfarewithconcertsinbeautifulCoggshallParkonSundayafternoonsandontheUpperCommononMainStreetonWednesdayevenings.AndifthewonderfulmusicwerentenoughtoenticeyoutostopbyconsiderthisTheThursdayeveningconcertsbytheTownsendMilitaryBandarepreceededbyalawnpartycompletewithfoodandactivitiesforthekidsspon-soredbylocalcommunityorganizations.InTempletontheCom-munityBandtipsitshatinAugusttothecaninesetwithitsannualPoochPromenade.BringyourpetforastrollaroundthebandstandthenrelaxonthepicturesqueCommonandenjoytheconcert.GardnersMonumentParkhostsSat-urdayeveningconcertsspotlightingavarietyofmusicalgroups.AndforareallybigshowdontmissLeominstersannualStarburstcelebrationinmid-June.TheeventatDoyleFieldfea-turesperformancesbya90-piecestudentbandLeominsterHighJazzBandanda40-pieceprofessionalconcertbandcappedoffbyafireworksdisplayFordetailsaboutsummerconcertsseetheCalendarsectionofthisGuide...andenjoythemusicLatriceCooperPhotographyCARTERANDSTEVENSFARMA5GeneratioFamilFarSpreathWorComeexperiencetheamazingavorsofgrassfedbeefandwoodsmokeatourBBQWebelieveeverythingtastesbetterwhenyoucookoutsidewithawoodreusingonlylocalandnaturalingredientsSostepbackintimeandlettheopenameseasonyournextmealwithus.BBQFridaysSaturdays4-9inJulyAugustIceCreamMilkinGlassBottlesGrass-FedBeefFreshProducePastriesOrganicGroceriesLocalBeerWineandCheese.FarmStoreopendaily10-7OurdeliservesupthefreshestfunnestsandwichesandPaninisaroundWeuselocalorganicingredientshomemadebreadandBoarsHeadMeatsandcheeses.Deliopendaily10-3FarStorOpeApriNovember75YEARSofFARMINGBASHSaturdayAugust1010amto9pmFeaturingBBQHayRidesKidsGamesFreeBirthdayCake 18JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgDrivingalongRoute32throughPetershamitseasytoassumethattheneatwhiteclapboardhousenestledintheintersectionwithNorthStreetisjustanotherNewEnglandamilyhome.Butindoingsovisitorsmissoutononeotherealtreasuresotheregionbecausedisplayedwithinthosewallsisawealtholocaltalent.Inthepastcenturyitslocationocusandevenitsnamehavechangedbuttheunderlyingideahasnot.ThePetershamArtCenterprovideshomeorlocalcreativityinariendlysmall-townsetting.Launchedin1912astheWomensExchangeandTeaRoomthecommunitycenteroeredaplaceorwomentogatherandconsigntheirhandcrats.DecadeslateritmergedwithagroupoartisansknownasPetershamHandicratswhooryearshadheldalargeexhibitintowninadditiontosellingworksattheExchange.Withthatmid-1950smergertheExchangesnamechangedtothePetershamCratCenter.EventuallythetearoomwhereartistsandcratspeoplehadoncegatheredwastransormedintonewgalleryspaceandinthisnewmilleniumthevenerableorganizationhastakenonanewnameThePetershamArtCenter.TheoriginalWomensExchangeandTeaRoomwhichormallyopeneditsdoorsonJune131913wasdesignedtohelpthePetershamconsignersselltheirgoods.ThroughacenturyochangetheCen-ternowalsoopentoartistsrombeyondthetownbordershasremainedabee-hiveocreativeact-ivity.Artistsandcratspeopledisplayandselltheirworksthere.Andarearesidentslearnnewortraditionalcratsthere.SharingTheirSkillsOvertheyearsuntoldnumbersoarearesidentsledbyexperiencedartisanshavetriedtheirhandsatwoodworkingpotterypaintingbasket-makingandmore.Andovertheyearsasinterestschangedsodidtheclassesthe1970sorexamplebroughtcoursesinherbologywreath-makingandgravestonerubbingtothelistomoretraditionalskillshighlightedattheCenter.Todaythesunnygalleryinthissmallpopulation1200communityishometoanever-changingexhibitolocalworkseachlaunchedwithanartistsreception.Exhibitionsplannedor2013includeRainingCatsDogsWelcomingSpringPaintingsbyJenNilesApril7May16DrawingPaintingSculpturebyMichaelOConnorMay19July5CeramicsbyJoanSinatraHathawayJuly7August15ruFoundArtGroupExhibitionAugust18September26andtheAnnualMembersExhibitionDecember8throughJanuary2014.DiverseExpressionsOthercozyroomsintheCenterarelledwithdisplaysjewelrymaderomrecycledmaterialslargepotteryjugsdelicateusedglassitemsandpolishedwoodentables.Thereareknittedaccessoriesquiltedpiecesphotographspaintingsanddrawingsitemsthatarepracticalandothersthatarepurelywhimsical.Upcomingclassesrangeromfy-tyingtourniturerenishingtoFashionromTrashConcepttoCreation.Someotheclassesareone-timeeventswhileothersmaymeetseveraltimesoveraperiodoweeks.Toseetheullscheduleoclassesandworkshopsthisseasonvisitwww.petershamcratcenter.org.ThePetershamArtCenterisopenromnoonto4pmonweekendsthroughMarchandthenromnoonto4pmWednesdaysthroughSundaysthroughoutthesummer.WanttodiscoversomeNewEnglandtreasureTakeascenicdrivetoPetershaminactpackapicniclunchtoenjoyonthetree-linedtowncommonandturnoRoute32ontoNorthStreetwhereaworldotalentawaitsyourvisit.PhotobyJohnBurk 19TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013NewEnglandatitsnestLeominsterisamontageoffascinatinghistoryseasonalsplendorandoutstandinglifestyles.WithanabundanceofthingstodoplacestoliveservicestomakelifeenjoyableitsacityreadytowelcomevisitorsnewresidentsandbusinessestodayacityreadyforyouCelebrateSpringSummerinLeominsterBarrettPark40BarrettParkwayBarrettParkPond40BarrettParkwayRainMay5SholanFarmsPleasantSt.RainJune16CitizenoftheYearFireworksDoyleFieldRainJune23DowntownLeominsterCityHallandparticipatingbusinessesthroughoutLeominsterDowntownLeominsterSholanFarmsPleasantSt.RainSept.28DowntownLeominsterCityHallComeCelebratetheSeasonsatLeominstersFreeCommunityEvents 20JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgSTAYIMPRESSEDKidsEatFreeisavailableforkidsage12andunder.Callhotelorvisitwww.holidayinn.comfordetails.2010InterContinentalHotelsGroupAllrightsreserved.Mosthotelsareindependentlyownedandoroperated.STAYYOU.isaregisteredtrademarkofSixContinentsHotelsInc.EverythingatHolidayInnisdesignedsothatyoucanrelax.Becausewebelieveyoureatyourbestwhenyoucantrulybeyourself.AndatHolidayInnyoualwayscan.CoCoKeyWaterResortKidsStayandEatFreeWachusettMountainNearbyIndoorHeatedPoolWhirlpoolTubApplewoodRestaurantOpenforBreakfastFreeWirelessInternetBanquetRoomsforWeddingandSocialEventsPRIORITYCLUBREWARDSHolidayInnFitchburg-Waterpark150RoyalPlazaDriveFitchburgMA01420978.342.7100 21TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013WednesdayFridaynoon4pmandweekends11am4pm.Call978-345-4207.March6April9.DavidPrestonWellsWhentheWheelsFallOattheSandersAdministrationBuildingFitchburgStateUniversityPearlStreetFitchburg.OpeningreceptionMarch66pm.Freeadmission.Visitwww.tchburgstate.educultural.March6May31.ReligioninGardnerPastandPresentatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.Faithcommunitiesdisplayartiactsandmemorabiliathatshowhistoryandministrybothlocalandbeyond.Exhibithours1-4pmWednesdaySunday.Non-members3.March6throughFebruary2014.U.F.O.UnidentifedFascinatingObjects.ThisspecialexhibitiononeverbeoreseenartworksisaunandengaginglookathowmuseumsconductresearchandBuildingaCollectionPhotographyattheFitchburgArtMuseum.Thisexhibitionrevealshowthemuseumhasbuiltitsworld-classcollectionophotographyoverthepastthreedecadesattheFitchburgArtMuseum25MerriamParkwayFitchburg.OpenWednesdayFridaynoon4pmandweekends11am4pm.Call978-345-4207.April7May16.RainingCatsDogsWelcomingSpringPaintingsbyJenNilesatthePetershamArtCenter8NorthSt.Petersham.OpenWednesdaythroughSundaynoonto4pm.OpeningreceptionApril74-6pm.April15June16.Visions-TimHetheringtonandRethinkAmericanIndianArtatFruitlandsMuseum102ProspectHillRoad.Harvard.Openweekendsnoon5pm.Call978-456-3924.April24June30.VISIONS13atSandersAdministrationBuildingFitchburgStateUniversity.VISIONSisthejuriedhonorsshowcaseotheyearsbestoriginalstudentworkintheCommunicationsMediadepartment.Theentirecampusandlocalcommunitylookorwardtothisannualeventwhichconsistsopresentationorumsanexhibitioneaturingphotographygraphicdesignandinteractivemediaandconcludeswithlmvideoscreening.OpeningandscreeningWednesdayApril24530and7pm.Freeadmission.MaythroughOctober.ArtinNatureajuriedsculptureexhibitatFruitlandsMuseum102ProspectSPRING-SUMMERStopbyalocalfarmersmarkettoenjoyafreshtasteoftheregionLatriceCooperPhotographyHillRoad.Harvard.Openweekendsnoon5pm.Call978-456-3924.May19July5.DrawingPaintingSculpturebyMichaelOConnoratthePetershamArtCenter8NorthSt.Petersham.OpenWednesdaythroughSundaynoonto4pm.OpeningReceptionMay1946pm.June5September28.TheGardnerMusicScene.ThedisplayatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.GardnerincludesphotographsmusicalinstrumentsandmemorabiliathatbringsGardnersmusicalheydaytolie.Exhibithours14pmWednesdaySunday.Membersreenon-members3.Call978-632-3277.June23September1.78thAnnualExhibitionoArtandCratattheFitchburgArtMuseum25MerriamParkwayFitchburg.hishistoricexhibitionhighlightstheregionsbestartistictalentinallmediums.Over100artistswereselectedorthe2013show.OpeningReceptionorartistsmuseummembersandguestsSundayJune23rom1-3pmMuseumopen11am5pm.Prizesawardedat130pm.Call978-345-4207.July7August15.CeramicsbyJoanSinatraHathawayatthePetershamArtCenter8NorthSt.Petersham.OpenWednesdaythroughSundaynoon4pm.August18September26.RecycledUpcycledFoundArtGroupExhibitionatthePetershamArtCenter8NorthSt.Petersham.OpenWednesdaySunday124pm.Call978-724-3415.OngoingMondays7pm.BlueMondaysattheGardnerAleHouse74ParkerSt.Gardner.EnjoyliveblueseveryMondayeveningVisitwww.gardnerale.com.TuesdaysWednesdaysandFridays9301130am.CircleoArtistsmeetingsinWestminster.AgroupoartistsmeetsTuesdaysattheWestminsterSeniorCenterandWednesdaysandFridaysattherepolicemeetingroomonSouthStreettoworkonindividualartprojects.Allwelcome.ContactMaryDunn978-874-2372.WednesdaysJulyandAugust79pm.BandConcertsatAcademyHillonAcademyHillRoadWestminster.Freeadmission.ThursdaysJunethroughAugust.7pm.TownsendBandconcertsontheCommon.Adiferenttownorganizationsponsorsalawnpartywithrereshmentsandactivitieseachweekbeoretheconcertbegins.FirstThursdayotheMonth48pm.FreeAdmissionattheFitchburgArtMuseum25MerriamParkwayFitchburg.PartothecitysFirstThursdaysongoingcelebrationothearts.Call978-345-4207.ExhibitionsThroughMarch.NewEnglandPortraitsatFruitlandsMuseum102ProspectHillRoad.Harvard.Openweekendsnoon5pm.Call978-456-3924.ThroughApril27.ImagingtheInvisibleAngelsDemonsPrayerWisdomattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.Theexhibitionincorporates60iconsandartiactsromtheMuseumoRussianIconscollectiondepictinguncannyetherealsubjectsandconcepts.Thisexhibitionincludesamixonewacquisitionsandpreviouslyunrevealedicons.Tuesday-Friday11am-3pmSaturday9am-3pmThursdayeveningsuntil7pm.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.OngoingattheMuseumoRussianIconsFestivalRowIconsnowpermanentlyinstalledintheUpperSouthGalleryotheMuseumandOneIconExhibitionSerieseaturingaseriesoiconsthatcommemorateandordepictspeciceastdaysorreligiouscelebrationsonboththeGregorianWesternandJulianareormotheRomancalendarintroducedbyJuliusCaesarin46BCcalendars.Eachexhibitionwilllastabouttwoweekstoaccommodatebothcalendardates.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.ThroughJune2.AmericanSceneryDierentViewsinHudsonRiverSchoolPaintingattheFitchburgArtMuseum.Over100romanticlandscapepaintingscourtesyotheWestmorelandMuseumoAmericanArt.AlsoFacetoFaceWorksromtheCollectioninDialogueWorksromAricaandOceaniacomeacetoacewithworksromEuropeAmericaAsiaEgyptGreeceandRomeandDirectorsFavoritesAcollectionoormerDirectorPeterTimmsavoriteartworksincludingtheworkoMaryCassattCharlesSheelerMarkTobeyandAlbrechtDurer.Open 22JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgFirstThursdayotheMonth7pmSeptemberthroughJune.GreaterGardnerArtistsAssociationmeetingsatHeywoodPlaceCentralStreetGardner.TheGGAApromotesandextendsacreativeenvironmentorlocalcommunitiesandartists.Visitwww.gardner-ggaaart.org.Fridays3630pm.WestminsterFarmersMarketatAcademyHillWestminster.Enjoyarm-reshoodalongwithliveentertainmenteveryFridayromMaythroughtheharvestseason.Inseasonree-rangechickengrass-edbeepasturedporkreerangeandarm-resheggsgoatandcowcheesevegetablesgluten-reewholegrainandartisanbreadssweetsandgardenplants.Forinormationvisitwww.westminsterarmersmarket.com.ThirdFridayotheMonth730pm.JeremyBellperormsIrishMusicinthepubattheOldMillRestaurant69StateRoadEastWestminster.Call978-874-5941.FourthFridayotheMonth730pm.LeeWollofperorms60s70sSotRockinthepubattheOldMillRestaurant69StateRoadEastWestminster.Call978-874-5941.FridaySaturdayevenings.LiveentertainmentintheloungeattheKingPhillipRestaurantRoute2AExit19oRoute2inPhillipston.Call978-249-6300.Fridayevenings5-9pm.MaythroughOctober.CruiseNightsatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRoadRoute70Lancaster.AntiquesandUniqueswithasmanyas350carsrangingromCorvettestoModelTsOldiesmusicbyDJKevmusictriviawithTheFamousRickycashprizesgreatoodandicecream.FreeadmissionbringthewholeamilyCall978-534-9800.FirstFridayoAprilJuneAugust11am2pm.TakeittotheCuratorattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.Bringyouricontothemuseum.IconspecialistFrankFordwillprovidevisitorswithinormationabouttheregiondateandsubjectmatterotheiricons.Monetaryevaluationswillnotbegiven.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.FridaysMay31August305pmtilldusk.CruisinNightsatthePACC171KendallPondWestRdGardner.Kicksoasummerounwithabulousclassiccarstrucksandmotorcycles.SaturdaysJulyandAugust6pm.MonumentParkSummerConcertseriesindowntownGardner.Bringablanketorlawnchairandenjoyavarietyobandperormancesonparkstage.SaturdaysAugust17throughSeptember779pm.ToolTownLiveConcertsontheUptownCommonnear1500MainSt.andatFishPark200UnionSt.Athol.IncaseoraintheconcertsmovetoAtholTownHall.PerormersincludeZoeDarrowandtheFiddleheadsTheReprobateBluesBandHaywireandJonathanEdwards.Freeadmisson.Visitwww.tooltownlive.comoraullschedule.SaturdaySunday10amandnoon.PuppetShowsattheDrawbridgePuppetTheater1335MassachusettsAve.Lunenburg.Thistinytheater48seatspresentsadierentprogrameverymonth.Tickets6.Call978-582-1578orvisitwww.drawbridgepuppets.com.SundaythroughSaturdayJune5throughAugust8.WachusettDirtDawgshomegamesatDoyleField160PriestSt.Leominster.ThehomeopenerisonThursdayJune6againsttheMarthasVineyardSharks.ThenalhomegameotheseasonisAugust7againstthePittseldSuns.TheDirtDawgsarea2012expansionranchiseintheFuturesCollegiateBaseballLeague.FirstpitchorgamesMondaySaturdayisat635pm.Sundaygamesstartat435pm.Forseasonticketandfex-gamepackagecontacttheDirtDawgsat978-965-4404orinodirtdawgsball.com.March1Friday8pm.JamesMontgomeryBandattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadShirley.Tickets18visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.comordetails.1-2SaturdaySunday10am2pm.AesopsFablesattheDrawbridgePuppetTheater1335MassachusettsAve.Lunenburg.Call978-582-1578orvisitwww.drawbridgepuppets.com.2Saturday8pm.DarlinsideNemesattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadShirley.Multipleleadvocalsdreamyharmoniesdominatingcelloandviolininterjectionsandahigh-energydynamicrockengineattheircore.Tickets10visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.comordetails.2Saturday8pm.RustNeverSleepsaNeilYoungRetrospectiveauniqueliverockshowthatcelebratesthemusicandmusicalcareeroNeilYoungattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadShirley.Tickets12visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.comordetails.3Sunday8pmCowboyMouthattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadShirley.CowboyMouthisNewOrleansrocknrollandcrowdparticipationisamust.Tickets18visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.comordetails.7Thursday6pm.AntiquesAppraisalDayeaturingneartandantiquesappraiserPaulRoykaatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.RoykaisanationallyknownappraiserauthoroseveralbooksandseenonTVAppraisalsrstitemree5peradditionalitem.Winecheesereceptionrom6-7pm.Appraisalsrom7-9pm.Admission3.8Friday10am.ShadeGardeningattheFitchburgArtMuseum25MerriamParkwayFitchburg.NaturalistChristyBarneslecturesonperennialfowersandshrubsthatthriveinshadyconditions.Freeormembersnon-memberspayMuseumadmission.Call978-345-4207.8-10FridaySaturday730pmSunday2pm.JesusChristSuperstarattheBarrePlayersTheater64CommonSt.Barre.BasedonthelastsevendaysoJesuslieinRoman-occupiedJerusalemthismesmerizingrockoperailluminatesthetranscendentpowerothehumanspiritwithapassionthatgoesstraighttotheheart.RepeatsMarch15-17andMarch22-24.Tickets16general13seniors10students7under12.Call978-355-2096.9Saturday15pm.PeoplesChoiceHomebrewCompetitionattheGardnerDeerClub221HighSt.Gardner.Samplebeerscreatedbylocalhomebrewersandvoteoryouravorite.Visitwww.gardnerdeerclub.com.9Saturday630pm.QuabbinsGotTalentcoeehouseseriesatFirstCongregationalParishPetersham.Thetalentcontestisopentoallagesbothindividualsandgroups.Throughouttheseriesthecompetitionwillbeopentotherst10individualsorgroupsthatsignup.Freeadmissiondonationsaccepted.Call978-544-1872.9Saturday8pm.SeamusKennedyperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Doorsopenat6pmordinnerandseatingshowbeginsat8.Tickets16showonly.KennedyisanIrishEntertainer-andsomuchmoreVisitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.9-10SaturdayandSunday9am-1pm.PancakesattheFarmatHeierInternationalLearningCenteratOverlookFarmRutland.PancakescoveredinlocalmaplesyrupwithasideoOverlooksporksausage.AterbreakasttourthearmtoviewthesugaringoperationandHeiersGlobalVillage.Reservationsrequiredcall508-886-2221.10Sunday1pm.PruningWorkshopatFruitlandsMuseum102ProspectHillRoadHarvard.HorticulturalistDenisWagnerwillteachyouhowtopruneyourruittreesbeoretheybudorspring.ProperpruningwillhelpkeepyourtreeshealthyandbeautiulBringyourpruningtools.50.Registrationrequiredcall978-456-3924x239oremaileducationruitlands.org.ExhibitionschangemonthlyatthePetershamArtCenter.RonnieEarlsperformsattheBullRunRestaurantonMarch16. 23TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer201313Wednesday4pm.St.PattysDayCelebrationattheFitchburgArmory14WallaceAvenueFitchburg.Anannualcelebrationwithatraditionaldinnerocornedbeeandcabbage.TicketsavailableattheseniorcenterandthemayorsoceinCityHall.Call978829-1790.15Friday630pm.OpenMicNightatAtholTownHallMainStreetAthol.Sign-upat630nochargeoropenmicdonationsaccepted.Call978-249-4639.15-17FridaySaturday730pmSunday2pm.JesusChristSuperstarattheBarrePlayersTheater64CommonSt.Barre.SeeMarch8-10listingordetails.RepeatsMarch22-24.Tickets16general13seniors10students7under12.Call978-355-2096.16Saturday8pm.RonnieEarlperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Doorsopenat6pmordinnerandseatingshowbeginsat8.Tickets25showonly.RonnieEarlsgotitWhateveritisthatmakesTheBluesdigdownintoyoursoulandstiritup.Visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.17Sundaynoon.ParadeandLeprechaunConventionindowntownClinton.ParadebeginsattheElksHall128SchoolSt.andendsatTownHallwheretheconventionbeginsat1230.EventincludespresentationoannualShillelaghawards.17Sunday2pm.Toy-MakingWorkshopattheTopFunAviationToyMuseum21PrichardStreetFitchburg.Chooseawoodenairplaneorhelicopterkitromourselection.Ateryouveassembledandgluedthemodeltogethertakesometimeouttoenjoyatourothemuseumexhibitswhilethegluedries.Thenreturntoyourmodelandpaintitbeoretakingithomewithyou.Adultadmission5alsoadmitsonechildree.3.50materialsee.TopFunAviationToyMuseum.Call978-342-2809.17Sunday3pm.OrchestraoIndianHillconcert.MaestroBruceHangenandtheOrchestraperormwaltzesbyJ.StraussTilEulenspiegeloR.StraussandeclecticselectionswiththeabulousQuartettoGelatoatLittletonHSPerormingArtsCenter56KingStreetRte.495Exit30Littleton.Tickets20-48.Visitwww.indianhillmusic.org.17Sunday8pm.YorkShireperormsCelticmusicattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Doorsopenat6pmordinnerandseatingshowbeginsat8.Tickets16showonly.BrothersCraigHerlihyandBrianHerlihyhavecombinedtheirmusicaltalentswiththeirculturalheritageandcreatedareshtakeonIrishmusicthatwillhaveyoudoingajig.Visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.20Wednesday7pm.AfaridiFamigliaFamilyBusinessPanelatKentRecitalHallConlonMusicFitchburgStateUniversityPearlStreetFitchburg.Freeadmission.ThispaneldiscussionaddressestheItalian-AmericanbusinessesocentralMassachusetts.Conversationwillocusonhowimmigrantsandtheirchildrenworkedtoestablishcommercialenterprisesandhowthechallengesoamilyandsuccessaectthem.LedbyProessorTeresaFavaThomas.21Thursday6pm.IrishAmericanStepDancerswithAnneOConnellBoucherInstructoratTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.Thedancersrangeinagerom5andolderdancingjigsreelstreblesandmore.Wineandcheesereceptionrom6-7pm.Dancingrom7-8pm.Admission3.Call978-632-3277.22-24FridaySaturday730pmSunday2pm.JesusChristSuperstarattheBarrePlayersTheater64CommonSt.Barre.SeeMarch8-10listingordetails.1613seniors10students7under12.Call978-355-2096.22-24Friday6930pmSaturday11am6pmSundaynoon4pm.GALAArtShowatthePACC171KendalPondRd.W.Gardner.TheGardnerAreaLeagueoArtistspresentstdayFineArtshowwithlivemusicrafeandsilentauction.Seewww.galagardner.org.23Saturday.YoungChildrensFestivalatAcademyHillRoadWestminstersponsoredbytheWestminsterAgriculturalCommission.Visitwww.westminterarmersmarket.com.23Saturday10am.EasterEggHuntatBarrettPark40BarrettParkwayLeominster.SponsoredbytheLeominsterRecreationDepartment.23Saturday6pm.St.UrhospartyattheFinnishCenteratSaimaPark61ScottRd.Fitchburg.Socialhourat6dinnerat7pmollowedbydancing.ForreservationscallMaija978-582-7717oremailldsulinverizon.net.23Saturday730pm10pm.ContraDanceattheUnitarianUniversalistSocietyoGardner66ElmSt.Gardner.Contradancesaretraditionalsocialdanceswherepeopledanceinlonglines.Partnersareencouragedtoswitchthroughouttheevening.LivemusicbyTheNoNameBand.Fiddlesutespianoguitarmandolinaresomeothemanybeautiulinstrumentsusedincontra.Acontradancelessonisoeredat715pm.Suggesteddonation7.00adults5.00studentsunder12ree.24Sunday1pm.TreeGratingWorkshopatFruitlandsMuseum102ProspectHillRoadHarvard.HorticulturalistDenisWagnerwillguideyouthroughthesimpleprocessotreegrating.Admissiono50includesadmissiontotheArtGallery.Registrationrequired.Call978-456-3924x239oremaileducationruitlands.org.30Saturday1and6pm.WallaceFigureSkatingClubs40thAnnualIceShowattheWallaceCivicCenter1000JohnFitchHighwayFitchburg.Visitwww.wallacesc.orgordetails.April2-7TuesWed6pmpreviewThurs-Sat730pmSunday2pm.Sacco-VanzettiVinceAlTeddyatMcKayTheaterFitchburgStateUniversity.TheTheaterDepartmentsspringproductionisaworldpremierebyNewYorkplaywrightBruceJ.Robinson.SetinasmallMassachusettstowninthe1920sitisatimewhenItalianswerestilldeportedbecauseotheirbelies.ItsaboutAlandTeddyCapuzziandtheiratherVinceunassimilatedanddedicatedtoSaccoandVanzetti.UsingSaccoandVanzettiasitsbackdropthisplaydramatizesothernessinAmericaandtheeternalclashbetweenathersandsons.Calltheboxoce978-665-3347.3Wednesday6pm.ScholarTalkatMcKayTheaterFitchburgStateUniversity.Thereverberationsromworld-wideprotestsandculturalupheavalsurroundingthe1927executionotwolaborersprovokinganti-Italiananti-immigrantandanti-anarchistsentimentstillresonatetoday.ScholarMichaelToppsharesinsightspre-andpost-perormanceoVinceAlTeddyseeApril2-7listing.Freeadmission.4Thursday6pm.HistoryoMountWachusettCommunityCollegewithVincentIalentiDeanoTechnologyatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.Thisisaast-movingvisualtributetoMWCCcelebratingits50thanniversary.Wineandcheesereceptionrom6-7pm.Programrom7-8pm.Admission3.Call978-632-3277.5Friday11am-2pm.TakeittotheCuratorattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.IconBringyourclassicorantiquecaroutforaCruiseNightslikethisoneatKimballFarminLancasterLatriceCooperPhotographyTheGardnerAreaLeagueofArtistsholdsitsSpringShowonMarch22-24. 24JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgspecialistFrankFordwillprovidevisitorswithinormationabouttheregiondateandsubjectmatterotheiricons.Monetaryevaluationswillnotbegiven.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.5Friday5-9pm.CruiseNightatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRd.Lancaster.OldiesmusicbyDJKevmusictriviawiththeamousRickycashprizesgreatoodandicecream.Freeadmission.Call978-534-9800.6Saturday2pm.TheMusicalAdventuresofFlatStanleyatTheaterattheMount444GreenSt.Gardner.StanleyLambchopisyourordinaryeverydaynormal10-year-oldwithanormalmomnormaldadandanormallittlebrother.OnenightthebulletinboardonthewallaboveStanleysbedcomeslooseandalls.RightontopoStanleyAndthenextmorningStanleywakesupat.NotjustalittleatreallyreallyatInhopesthathewillbecomea3DboyagainStanleyputshimselinabigenvelopeandtravelstheworldasahumanletter.AndtheadventurebeginsAllseats6.Visitwww.mwcc.edutamorcall978-630-9388.6Saturday35pm.ZolotojPlyosConcertatClintonHighSchool200WestBoylstonSt..ZolotojPlyosisaRussianolktriobasedinBelgium.Themembersotheaward-winningensembleplaymorethan30Russianolkinstruments.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.orgordetails.6Saturday630pm.QuabbinsGotTalentcoeehouseseriesatFirstCongregationalParishPetersham.Thetalentcontestisopentoallagesbothindividualsandgroups.Throughouttheseriesthecompetitionwillbeopentotherst10individualsorgroupsthatsignup.Freeadmissiondonationsaccepted.Call978-544-1872.7Sunday10am4pm.Railfair2013modelrailroadattwolocationsTheShirleyMiddleSchool1HospitalRd.willhaveexhibitorsshowingvariousmodeltrainexhibitsandworkingmodelrailroadsaswellasmanydealerssellingalltypesomodeltraingearoallscalesandactualrailroadmemorabiliaandtheNashuaValleyRailroadAssociationQuarters2ShakerRdSuiteE205willdisplaya2000sqtHOscalemodelrailroadlayoutwhichdepictstheBostonandMaineRailroadrunningromPortlandMainetoMechanicvilleNY.Admissiontobothlocations5adults3SeniorCitizensandTeensChildrenunder12Free.7Sunday2pm.RealTowniesareAlwaysHomepresentedbySallyCraginattheWinchendonHistoricalSociety151FrontSt.Winchendon.SallyCraginastorytellerpresentsanentertainingexplorationoaspectsoNewEnglandseldomconsideredboisterousvisitinggeesetownpoundsthewinterbeaterthedreaded-but-welcomeplowmanthepinkplasticamingoalocalinventioncanoeingbymoonlighttheawesomesnappingturtleandthesoul-revivingqualitiesoapond.Call978-297-2142.12-14Friday79pmSaturday125pmSun-day124pm.SpringArtShowandSalesponsoredbytheGreaterGardnerArtistsAssociation.Exhibitiononeartbymembersandotherareaartists.Visitwww.gardner-ggaaart.org.Freeadmission.12-14FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.HarveypresentedbyTheNewPlayersTheaterGuildattheCenterorPerormingArts15RollstoneSt.Fitchburg.ElwoodP.DowdisanaablemanwhoclaimstohaveanunseenandpresumablyimaginaryriendHarveywhomElwooddescribesasasix-ootone-and-one-hal-inchtallpookaresemblingananthropomorphicrabbit.Forticketinormationvisitwww.nptg.org.RepeatsApril19-21.13Saturday711am.FishingDerbyatBarrettParkPond40BarrettParkwayLeominsterorages14andyoungersponsoredbytheLeominsterRecreationDepartment.13Saturday830am2pm.SpringTown-wideYardSaleinAyer.DowntowneamarketatDepotSquareincludesvendors.Freetovendorsandreetopublic.Fordetailscall978-772-8206weekdays.13Saturday1pm.50thAnnualRiverRatRaceontheMillersRiverbetweenAtholandOrangestartingattheSouthMainStreetbridgeindowntownAthol.Hundredsohardypaddlerstaketotheoten-icywatersotheMillersRivertowinameandalittlebitoortuneonthissix-milerace.Registrationeeorpaddlersnochargetowatchtheraceandcheerthemon.Thetowncelebrateswithaparadestartingat10amapancakebreakastroadraceandotherevents.Visitwww.riverratrace.comorcallDavidintat978-249-9038.TheexcitementcontinuesonSundaywithpro-amkayakraces.13Saturday730pm.OrchestraofIndianHillConcert.MaestroBruceHangenandtheOrchestraoertwosymphonicmasterpiecesRachmaninosPianoConcertoNo.3withRussianpianistMaximMogilevskyplusBeethovensSymphonyNo.2atLittletonHSPerormingArtsCenter56KingStreetRte.495Exit30Littleton.Tickets20-48.Call978-486-9524x116orvisitwww.indianhillmusic.org.13Saturday.NewComedyShortsattheFayClub620MainSt.FitchburgabenetorStrattonPlayers.OriginalshortcomediesbySallyCraginandJeVanAmburgh.DinnerandaShowandshow-onlyticketsavailable.Timetobeannounced.Call978-345-4537.14Sunday10am.RiverRatProRaceontheMillersRiverromOrangetoAtholollowedbykayakraces.OnthisseconddayotheannualRiverRatcanoeraceextravaganzamenandwomenpaddlerscompeteorprizemoney.Visitwww.riverratrace.comorcallDavidFlint978-249-9038days.14Sunday7pm.DALAperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Doorsopenat5pmordinnerandseating.Tickets20showonly.DuomembersSheilaandAmandamakeuseotheirconsiderabletalentsonguitarandpianotocreateauniquebrandoacousticpop.Visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.16Tuesday.BackyardGrowingSeriesFruitsBerriesatAcademyHillRoadWestminster.SponsoredbytheWestminsterAgriculturalCommissionandWestminsterFarmersMarket.Visitwww.westminsterarmersmarket.com.18Thursday6pm.ScienceMagicaBostonMuseumoSciencepresentationatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.EverwonderhowmagictricksreallyworkThisprograminvestigatesthesciencebehindthemagicoseveralclassicmagictricks.Wineandcheesereceptionrom6-7pm.Programrom7-8pm.18Thursday7pm.SpringDanceClubShowsatWestonAuditoriumFitchburgStateUniversityPearlStreetFitchburg.Admission5.TheDanceClubbringsadynamicanddiverseshoweaturingselectionsromtapjazzlyricalhiphopandadvancedhiphopmoderncontemporarytheatricalBroadwaystreeturbancontemporaryballetjazzunkIrishstepvideopopreggaetechnoAricanandLatin.RepeatsApril20.Boxofce978-665-3347.DALAperformsattheBullRunRestaurantinAyeronApril14.PaddlerscrossthefinishlineintheAthol-OrangeRiverRatRace.WatchtheactiononApril13PhotobyJohnBurk 25TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer201319Friday8pm.LivingstonTaylorperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Doorsopenat6pmordinnerandseating.Tickets35.HetouredwithmajorartistssuchasLindaRonstadtJimmyBuetandJethroTullandhemaintainsabusyconcertscheduleoovereightyshowsayear.Visitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.19-21FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.HarveypresentedbyTheNewPlayersTheaterGuildattheCenterorPerormingArts15RollstoneSt.Fitchburg.SeeApril12-14listingordetails.Forticketsvisitwww.nptg.org.20Saturday11am.StoriesfromSiberiaStorytellingPerformancewithBonnieMarshallandKiraVanDeusenattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.20Saturday4pm.SpringDanceClubShowsatWestonAuditoriumFitchburgStateUniversity160PearlStreetFitchburg.Admission5generalpublicstudents.20Saturday7pm.TheFitchburgArmorygoesHawaiianorJoeyandMariasHawaiianhoneymoonatthebeachinanightomurdermayhemandmadnessItsauniquenightowhodunitunpartyingandaudienceparticipationItalianstyleTicketsattheFitchburgseniorcenter14WallaceAveFitchburgorthemayorsofceinCityHall.Cost50.Benetsseniorprograms.Call978-829-1790.21Sunday2pm.AmeliaEarhartsLastFlightattheTopFunAviationToyMuseum21PrichardStreetFitchburg.FamousoranumberorstsorwomenyersAmeliaEarhartsetoin1937oronelastrstanaround-the-worldightromwhichshedidnotreturn.Manyareintriguedbythequestionowhathappenedtoheronthisight.HeresanopportunitytohearthetheoriesandtheactsromMuseumCuratorRosalieDunbar.Adultadmission5alsoadmitsonechildree.Call978-342-2809.27Saturday8-1030am.BreakfastattheFinnishCenteratSaimaPark61ScottRd.Fitchburg.FinnishovenpancakebaconsausageruitjuicecoeeFinnishcoeebread.6.FormoreinormationcallMaija978-582-7717oremailldsulinverizon.net.27Saturday930am.BarryVanDusenworkshopatFruitlandsMuseum10-2ProspectHillRoadHarvard.Inthistwo-classworkshoptaughtbyormerArtist-in-ResidenceBarryVanDusenwilldiscussthebasictoolsoreldsketchingincludingdrawingandcolormediumsaswellasopticalaids.SecondclassisMay4.Call978-456-3924.27Saturday10am3pm.EarthDaycelebrationonthetowncommonRoutes110and13Townsend.RaindateSundayApril28noon4pm.MusiccratsenvironmentalorganizationsoodandunastheTownsendRecreationDepartmentandRecyclingCommitteeeatureTheBsBatsBeesBirdsandButteries.Visitwww.townsend.ma.us.27Saturday11am-1230pm.ReadySetRusianattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.Joinusora90-minuteworkshopwithinstructorLarissaDyanthatocusesonRussianlanguagebasicsandconversation.Thisdrop-inclasswillintroducestudentstotheRussianalphabetsomeconversationstartersicon-relatedtermsanduseulphrases.Spaceislimitedonarst-comerst-servedbasis.Noadvancereservationisrequired.27Saturday730pm10pm.ContraDanceattheUnitarianUniversalistSocietyoGardner66ElmSt.Gardner.Contradancesaretraditionalsocialdanceswherepeopledanceinlonglines.Partnersareencouragedtoswitchthroughouttheeveningandyouwilldancewitheveryoneinthelineandprobablyeveryoneattendingthedancebeorethenightisover.LivemusicbyTheNoNameBand.Fiddlesutespianoguitarmandolinaresomeothebeautiulinstrumentsusedincontra.Contradancelessonoeredat715pm.Suggesteddonation7adults5studentsunder12ree.27Saturday8pm.AmericanIdolStarsinConcertCelebrateBroadwayatWestonAuditoriumsponsoredbyCenterStageatFitchburgStateUniversity.BroadwaypresentedasonlyAmericanIdolcan.WillitbeFrenchieromSeason2orMattGiraudromSeason8FourstarsromthepastseasonsoAmericanIdoltaketheWestonstageaccompaniedbyalivebandandbeltoutsolosduetsandensemblenumbersromMammaMiaWickedJerseyBoysandmore.BroadwayneversoundedsogoodLeadinguptotheperormanceisatalentshoworFitchburgStatestudents.CheckoutthewinnersastheyperormwithAmericanIdolstarsTickets30adult30senior15student.Boxofce978-665-3347.27-28SaturdaySunday11am3pm.SuperheroesWeekendatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.FarmlandsaysthankyoutoalloourlocalheroesthisweekendHal-priceadmissionortheimmediateamiliesoreghterspoliceofcersandarmedservicepersonnelwhenaccompaniedbytheirherowithavalidserviceI.D..YoucanputoutapretendreclimbontoaretruckandevencheckouttheinsideoarealpolicecarMeetSmokeytheBearandtalkwithlocalheroes.May1Wednesday730pm.SpringBandsandEnsemblesConcertatWestonAuditoriumFitchburgStateUniversityPearlStreetFitchburg.Freeadmission.Universitybandsandensemblesintheirend-o-semesterconcert.2-5ThursdaySunday.ArtinBloomattheFitchburgArtMuseum25MerriamParkwayFitchburg.Anannualexhibitoowerdesignrespondingtothemuseumcollection.Call978-345-4207.3Friday3630pm.JoeReidyperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.Joeplaysacontemporarybluesjazzlightrockcontinuumthatmakesorauniquesoundandenjoyablelistening.Avocalistalsohesingsintheolkstyleincludingsomeohisoriginalcomposition.3Friday59pm.CruiseNightatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRd.Lancaster.OldiesmusicbyDJKevMusictriviawithTheFamousRickyCashprizesgreatoodandicecream.FREEadmission.Call978-534-9800.3-4FridaySaturday8pm.CrockettFamilyJamboreeattheParishCenterortheArts10LincolnSt.Westord.TheNashobaPlayerspresentauniquecabaretexperiencecompletewithlotsounCountrystylesongscomedyskitsandgrouplinedancingnumbers.Admission18studentsseniors15.Call978-427-4551orvisitwww.nashobaplayers.org.3-5FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.AreYouBeingServedpresentedbytheStrattonPlayersFitchburg.AreyoureeTothedelightoanseverywherethepopularBritishtelevisioncomedyiscomingtotheStrattonStageandrevelsinnonstopdoubleentendres.LocationTBDvisitwww.strattonplayers.comorcallorinormation.Admission12reservationsarestronglysuggestedandmaybemadeonlineorbycalling978-345-6066.RepeatsMay10-12and17-19.4Saturday10am4pm.AppleBlossomFestivalatSholanFarms1125PleasantSt.Leominster.Theestivalcelebratestheadventospringintheregionasevidencedbythebloomingoappletrees.Childrensactivitiescratersclassiccarsmusicoodabutteryreleaselivemusicandmore.RaindateMay5.Visitwww.sholanarms.comorcall978-840-FARM.CenterStageatFitchburgStateUniversitypresentsAmericanIdolStarsinConcertonApril27.AstampprintedbyUSAshowsAmeliaEarhartwhodisappearedonanattemptedflightaroundtheworld.LearnaboutthisaviatorattheTopFunAviationToyMuseumonApril21. 26JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.org4Saturday630pm.QuabbinsGotTalentcoeehouseseriesatFirstCongregationalParishPetersham.Thetalentcontestisopentoallagesbothindividualsandgroups.Throughouttheseriesthecompetitionwillbeopentotherst10individualsorgroupsthatsignup.Freeadmissiondonationsaccepted.Call978-544-1872.5Sunday4pm.PianoConcertattheAshburnhamCommunityChurchRoute12Ashburnham.PianistGeoreyBurlesonwillplayworksbytheFrenchcomposerSaint-SansandRavelonan1877concertgrandpianobyErardoParisromtheFrederickHistoricalPianoCollectioninAshburnham.Thisopensthe28thSpringSeasonotheHistoricalPianoConcertsSeriesbasedontheFrederickCollectiontheonlyconcertseriesintheU.S.usingallrestoredoriginalgrandpianosmatchedtothetimeandplaceothemusicbeingplayed.10childrenandstudentsree.Call978-827-6232.5Sunday4pm.GreaterGardnerCommunityChoirSpringConcertattheFirstCongregationalChurch28GreenStreetGardner.TheconcertthemeisLightoutoDarkness.Fordetailswww.ggcchoir.org.8Wednesday5308pm.TasteofLeominsteratCityHall24WestSt.Leominster.Enjoyoodsweetsandbeveragesromlocalrestaurantsaccompaniedbylivemusic.9Thursday530630pm.VladimirYarishALookatBirchBarkfromForesttoHomeattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.MasterbasketmakerYarishoerstwobasketmakingworkshopsonMay11atthemuseum.9Thursday6pm.HistoryoftheGardnerFireDept.withCaptainDickAresatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.Thistributetothe180thyearanniversaryotheredepartmenttakestheaudienceromthedaysobucketbrigadesthroughtotoday.Wineandcheesereceptionrom6-7pm.Programrom7-8pm.Admission3.9Thursday730pm.CarlPalmerBandperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Doorsopenat6pmordinnerandseating.Tickets46.TheCarlPalmerBandcelebratesthemusicoEmersonLakePalmer.Visitww.bullrunrestaurant.com.10-12FridaySaturday730pmSunday2pm.NightMustFallattheBarrePlayersTheater64CommonSt.Barre.Acharmingyoungmanwormshiswayintothehouseholdoawealthyhypochondriacalwidowatherremotecountrycottageinthe1930sinthisgrippingpsychologicalthriller.RepeatsMay17-19.Tickets1412seniors10students7under12.Call978-355-2096.10-12FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.AreYoubeingServedSeeMay3-5listingordetails.Visitwww.strattonplayers.comorcall978-345-6066.FayClubdinnerandashowavailable.RepeatsMay17-19.11Saturday8am2pm.Town-wideYardSaleinTempleton.ResidentswillcleanouttheiratticscellarsandgaragesputuptheyardsalesignsandwelcomeshoppersinthiseventbenetingtheNarragansettRegionalHighSchoolMarchingBand.Stopbythetowncommonoramapthentourthetownlookingorbargains.ContactGailorAlyssaatCountryMischie978-939-5460.11Saturday8am2pmSpringFairatPilgrimCongregationalChurch26WestSt.Leominsternexttothelibrary.Outsideahugeeamarketandoweringplantsaleinsidejewelrybookscratshomemadebakedgoodsrafesandasilentauction.Snackbarandlunchavailable.Rainorshine.Call978534-5164orwww.pilgrimchurch-ucc.org.11Saturday8am1230pm.BasketMakingWorkshopsattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.MasterbasketmakerVladimirYarishoerstwoworkshopsSquare-RoundRussianBirchBarkBasketandOvalBasketwithCurls.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.11Saturday10am4pm.AnnualAppleBlossomFestivalonHarvardCommonRoute101HarvardollowedbytheDuckyWuckyRiverRace.Cratvendorslivemusicchildrensgamesoodandretruckrides.Vendorsincludenejewelerspaintersandothersoeringashionaccessoriesorganicandspecialtyoods.Detailsatwww.ayerrotary.com.11Saturday730pm.LadiesoftheBluesperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.TheconcertissponsoredbytheBostonBluesSociety.Fordetailsvisitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.12Sunday11am.MothersDayBreakfastwithMooMooatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.EnjoyanallyoucaneatMothersDaybreakast.MakemomamacaroninecklacebeapartothisspecialmothersdayencounterwithMooMoo.Advancedreservationsarerequiredandspacesllupquicklycall978-422-MOOO6666.12Sunday4pm.PianoConcertattheAshburnhamCommunityChurchRoute12Ashburnham.ClarinetistChesterBrezniakwithpianistMalcolmHallidaywillplayasonatabyBrahmsandworksbyotherlate19thandearly20thcenturycomposerswithan1877concertgrandpianobyBlthneroLeipzigromtheFrederickHistoricalPianoCollection.10childrenandstudentsree.Call978-827-6232.17-19FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.AreYouBeingServedpresentedbytheStrattonPlayersFitchburg.SeeMay3-5listingordetails.LocationTBDvisitwww.strattonplayers.comorcall978-345-6066.Admission12reservationsarestronglysuggested.18Saturday.TheShirleyVolunteerTown-WideYardSale.Newspaperswithmapsanddetailedocialyard-salesitesavailableWednesdayMay15thattheJohnnyAppleseedVisitorsCenterandinShirleyThursdayMay16thatHazenMemorialLibraryMMConvenienceStoreandTrueValueHardwaregratis.RaindatesellersoptionSundayMay19.18Saturday9am2pm.IndoorFleaMarketattheFinnishCenteratSaimaPark61ScottRd.Fitchburg.FordetailscallJuneat978-874-2312oremailmjhaaol.com.18Saturday10am4pm.32ndAnnualSpringFestivalandCraftFaironhistoricTownsendCommonRoutes13and119Townsend.Handmadecratsoodcourtbaketableplantsandsilentauction.RaindateSundayMay19noon5pm.Fordetailscall978-597-2486.18Saturday1pmRiverfrontChildrensTheatrepresentsGingerbreadStoriesattheF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27TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer201318-19Saturday9am2pmSunday10amnoon.FleaMarketinthechurchhallatHolyCrossChurch25LakeAvenueEastTempleton.CollectibleskitchenwarebasketsplantsbooksglasswareurniturebicycleschildrenstoysandgamesChristmasitemsandmoreRainorshine.Noearlybirds.Beveragesandsnacksavailableallday.19Sunday2pm.Kite-MakingWorkshopattheTopFunAviationToyMuseum21PrichardStreetFitchburg.Participantswilldecorateandassembleasimplekite.Withalittlehelpkidsasyoungas3cansuccessullycompletethisworkshop.Atabout330astamemberwillwalkdowntoRiverrontParktotestthecreations.Adultadmission5alsoadmitsonechildree.2materialsee.Call978-342-2809.19Sunday4pm.PianoConcertattheAshburnhamCommunityChurchRoute12Ashburnham.PianistGailOlszewskiwillplaymusicbySibeliusMerikantoMadetojaHannikainenandotherFinnishcomposersonan1877concertgrandpianobyBlthneroLeipzigromtheFrederickHistoricalPianoCollectioninAshburnham.Admission10childrenandstudentsree.Call978-827-6232.23Thursday6pm.RealTowniesAreAlwaysHomewithSallyCraginatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.ThelectureisahumorpieceandisbothunandunnyorparticipantscontainingoriginalstoriesaboutlieinNewEngland.Wineandcheesereceptionrom6-7pm.Lecturerom7-8pm.Admission5.Call978-632-3277.23-26FridaySaturday730pmSunday2pm.BurnThisadramapresentedbytheFitchburgTheaterCompanyattheNewPlayersGuildCenterorthePerormingArts15RollstoneSt.Fitchburg.Tickets1510seniorsandstudents.Visitwww.tchburgtheatercompany.org.RepeatsMay30June1.25Saturday730pm10pm.ContraDanceattheUnitarianUniversalistSocietyoGardner66ElmSt.Gardner.Acontradancelessonisoeredat715pm.Suggesteddonation7.00adults5.00studentsunder12ree.25-27SaturdaySundayMonday10am4pm.ConstructionExpoatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.Theconstructionsiteisreadyandhardhatsarerequiredorthis3dayactionpackedadventureatFarmland.KidscanhelpDiggerDougandStillmanLandscapingoperaterealexcavatormovesandclimbonabulldozerandotherconstructionequipmentTheconstructionsiteoperatesrom10am-noonand1-3pm.30-31FridaySaturday730pmalsoSundayJune1at2pm.BurnThisadramapresentedbytheFitchburgTheaterCompanyattheNewPlayersGuildCenterorthePerormingArts15RollstoneSt.Fitchburg.1510seniorsstudents.Visitwww.tchburgtheatercompany.org.31Friday8pm.RodMacDonaldperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Fordetailsvisitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.June1Saturday9am.CountryFairattheAtholCongregationalChurch.Route2AAthol.Gamesoodthemebasketsplantsrafestagsalejewelryandmore.Call978-249-6202weekdays.15SaturdayTownwideYardSaleinWestminster.ShopatsalesthroughoutthetownpickupamapattheWestminsterHistoricalSociety110MainSt.Westminster.15Saturday9am1pm.AnnualIceCreamSocialandBookSaleromattheForbushMemorialLibrary118MainSt.Westminster.15Saturday9amnoon.YardSaleatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.Donationsoantiquesjewelryandattictreasuresaresought.Todonatelightlyuseditemscallthecoordinatorat978-632-3277.15Saturday430pm.StarburstatDoyleFieldPriestStreetLeominster.Enjoyaneveningomusicandreworks.Perormancesbya90-piececoncertbandoLeominsterstudentschorusolocalstudentstheLeominsterHighjazzbandandthe40-pieceproessionalStarburstconcertband.PresentationoCitizensotheYearawards.Theeventiscappedowithadazzlingreworksdisplay.RaindateJune16.15-16SaturdaySunday11am3pm.Splash-tacularWeekendatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.FarmlandsSplash-tacularweekendisoverowingwithunAdventurePlayandSprayNewEnglandslargestzero-depthwatersprayparkopensorthe2013seasonJumpintotheunasMooMooleadsthelimbogetwetatthewaterballoontossandtakearidedowntheslipandslideEventsrunSaturdayandSunday11amto3pm.AndSundayisFathersdaykidsbringyourdadadmission-reealldaylong.Call978-422-MOOO.16Sunday9am1pm.FathersDayAntiqueClassicCarShowatMontyTech1050WestminsterSt.Fitchburg.SponsoredbytheMid-StateAntiqueAutoClub.RaindateJune23.16Sunday2pm.ConcertinCoggshallParkoElectricAvenueFitchburg.EnjoyliveentertainmentontheshoresoMirrorLake.RaindateJuly28.Freeadmission.6Thursday635pm.HomeOpenerortheWachusettDirtDawgsatDoyleField160PriestSt.Leominster.TheDirtDawgsarea2012expansionranchiseintheFuturesCollegiateBaseballLeague.Seasonticketex-gamepackagesandsponsorshipinormationisavailablebycontactingtheDirtDawgsat978-965-4404oratinodirtdawgsball.com.6Thursday8pm.KenMacyperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Fordetailsvisitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.7Friday11am2pm.TakeittotheCuratorattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.IconspecialistFrankFordwillprovidevisitorswithinormationabouttheregiondateandsubjectmatterotheiricons.Monetaryevaluationswillnotbegiven.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.7Friday3630pm.JoeReidyperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.Joeplaysacontemporarybluesjazzlightrockcontinuumthatmakesorauniquesoundandenjoyablelistening.7Friday5-9pm.CruiseNightatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRd.Lancaster.OldiesmusicbyDJKevMusictriviawithTheFamousRickyCashprizesgreatoodandicecream.Freeadmission.Call978-534-9800.7Friday730pm.FarrenButcherInc.perormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.SprungromthelegendaryB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28JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.org16Sunday2pm.AbigailsGardenpresentedbyLauriePazzanoattheWinchendonHistoricalSociety151FrontSt.Winchendon.VisitorstotheOldHouseattheAdamsNationalHistoricParkinQuincymarvelatthecolorlledormalgardenalongsidethehistorichouseandlibrarybutewknowitsrichpresidentialhistoryandhiddensecrets.ThelecturewillexplorethehistoryothisgreatAmericangardenromitscreationtothepresentday.Call978-297-2142.20Thursday6pm.NativeAmericanProgramaFruitlandsMuseumPresentationatTheGardnerMuseum28PearlSt.Gardner.ClimateResourcesandLiewaysRegionaldierencesandtheculturalchoicesonativepeople.BasedonFruitlandsNativeAmericancollectionogenuineartiactsandmodernreproductions.Wineandcheesereceptionrom6-7pmLecturerom7-8p.m.Admission5.Call978-632-3277.21Friday3630pm.DonRoveroperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.Donsmusicisamixoalt-countryindierockpopandcountrysongs.IncludedaretunesromTheBeatlesJoeJacksonTheBandHankWilliamsNatKingColeandmore.21Friday59pm.CruiseNightatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRd.Lancaster.OldiesmusicbyDJKevMusictriviawithTheFamousRickyCashprizesgreatoodandicecream.Freeadmission.Call978-534-9800.21Friday8pm.ChrisDuarteperormsattheBullRunRestaurant215GreatRoadRoute2AShirley.Fordetailsvisitwww.bullrunrestaurant.com.21-23FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.XanaduatTheatreattheMount444GreenSt.Gardner.SeeJune14-15ordetails.Eveningadmission20adults10studentschildrenadultmatinee15.Call978-630-9388orvisitwww.mwcc.edutam.22Saturday730pm10pm.ContraDanceattheUnitarianUniversalistSocietyoGardner66ElmSt.Gardner.Traditionalsocialdanceswherepeopledanceinlonglines.Partnersareencouragedtoswitchthroughouttheevening.LivemusicbyTheNoNameBand.Fiddlesutespianoguitarmandolinaresomeothemanybeautiulinstrumentsusedincontra.Acontradancelessonisoeredat715pm.Suggesteddonation7adults5studentsunder12ree.22Saturday15pm.SummerStrollindowntownLeominster.ComestrolldownmemorylaneaswecelebratetheLeominsterodecadespast.Paradeclassiccarsmusicevent.15admission.Formoreinormationvisitwww.beersorgood.com.29-30SaturdaySunday8am.37thYankeeEngine-UitySteamEngineShowattheOrangeAirport80AirportSt.Orange.Antiqueenginestractorscarstruckssteamenginesmachinerykiddietractorpulltractorparadegasenginerafepettingzoooodconcessionsliveentertainmenteamarket.Visitwww.cmsgma.com.30Sunday8am6pm.52ndLongsjoClassicDowntownCriteriumonMainStreetFitchburg.Seebikeracersromacrossthecountryandaroundtheworldcompeteinthislong-standingrace.Visitwww.longsjo.com.30Sunday13pm.DollCarriageandBikeParadeatRiverrontPark50BoulderDriveinFitchburg.ItstimeorthekidstodecoratetheirbikestrikesanddollcarriagesorthisCivicDaystraditionFreeevent.30Sunday36pm.ChickenBBQatRiverrontParkBoulderDriveFitchburg.TheCivicDayscelebrationcontinuesForinormationcall978-829-1801.30Sunday6630pm.FitchburgDuckRaceatRiverrontParkBoulderDriveFitchburg.TheducksarentrealbuttheexcitementandamilyunareForinormationcall978-829-1801.July3Wednesday510pm.CivicDaysBlockPartyattheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.MusicantiquecarsstreetperormersoodandunmarkthisCivicDaysevent.Fireworksat10pmromRollstoneHillCall978-829-1801.4Thursday10am.FourthofJulyParadeonMainStreetFitchburg.TheparadestartsatSummerStreetandendsattheUpperCommon.BandsoatsclownsandsomuchmoreCall978-829-1801.4Thursday10am.Harvard4thofJulyparaderoadraceantiquecarcompetitionandestivitiesinthecenteroHarvardRoutes110and111.4Thursdaynoon.ReadingoftheDeclarationofIndependenceatFirstChurchonTempletonCommonRoutes2Aand101Templeton.HearlocalresidentsandelectedocialsreadthedocumentthatlaunchedthisnationinahistoricchurchsetonatraditionalNewEnglandcommon.Enjoyanicecreamsocialonthecommonaterthereading.oodsidewalksales.Visitwww.leominsterevents.com.23Sunday9am3pm.FlyingIrishSpringFeisattheHolidayInnFitchburg.TheFlyingIrishDancerspresentAnIrishDancecompetitioneaturingdancersromNewEnglandbeyond.Seesothardshoedancingatalllevelsandgroupdancing.Admission5perperson.Call978-386-2325.23Sunday10am.KesajuhlaFinnishSummerFestivalattheFinnishCenteratSaimaPark61ScottRoadFitchburg.Chickenbarbecue1130.Hotdogsarcticsundaesrom11a.m.CoeeandFinnishcoeebreadallday.Aternoonprogram.ForinormationcallMaija978582-7717oremailldsulinverizon.net.23Sunday13pm.OpeningReceptionforthe78thRegionalExhibitionofArtCraftattheFitchburgArtMuseum25MerriamParkwayFitchburg.Thisexhibitionrepresentsthebestolocaltalentworkinginallmediumsoartisticexpression.Call978-345-4207.27Thursday.LeominsterCriteriumracetheopeningeventotheLongsjoClassic.Thisexhibitionnon-stageracewillbeheldindowntownLeominster.Visitwww.longsjo.orgorup-to-datedetails.28Friday.WachusettHillClimbracestartingattheHolidayInnonRoute31inFitchburg.ThisStage1racemarkstheseconddayotheLongsjoClassicbikerace.Visitwww.longsjo.orgordetails.28Friday11am.CivicDayLuncheonandYoungAmericanScholarhippresentationattheSeniorCenterWallaceAvenueFitchburg.28Friday3630pm.JoeReidyperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.Joeplaysacontemporarybluesjazzlightrockcontinuumthatmakesorauniquesoundandenjoyablelistening.Avocalistalsohesingsinth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29TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer20135Friday3630pm.TheSmileMakersperormattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.NicoleSutkaandEricDonaldsonoTheSmileMakersincorporatecomplexrhythmicsongstructuresvocalharmoniesandpoeticallycratedlyricsintoanoriginalstylethatwillkeepyouriveted.Theydrawinuencesromunkolkskabluegrassandalt-rock.5Friday59pm.CruiseNightatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRd.Lancaster.OldiesmusicbyDJKevMusictriviawithTheFamousRickyCashprizesgreatoodandicecream.FREEadmission.Call978-534-9800.6Saturday1230pm.FourthoJulyCelebrationinPepperell.Paradestartsat1230romTownHalltoVFWPost3291ollowedbymusicandoodat4pmandreworksatdusk.Visitwww.pepperell4thofuly.orgorupdateddetails.6Saturday3pm.AyersFourthoJulycelebrationwithatraditionalparadeonMainStreetstartingat3pm.CallDavidMaher978-772-8206weekdays.6Saturday9pm.FireworksatPironeParkSchoolStreetinAyer.TheFourthoJulycelebrationendswithaspectacularreworksdisplaystartingatduskapproximately9pm.7Sunday3pm.BandConcertatthebandstandonTempletonCommonRoutes2Aand101.TheNarragansettCommunityBandunderdirectionoStephenBabineauperormsavarietyoconcertintheparkare.Bringablanketorlawnchairrelaxandenjoy9Tuesday730pm.LeominsterColonialBandConcertatLeominstershistoricCarterParkonMainStreet.IncaseoinclementweathertheconcertwillbeheldinCityHall25WestStreet.10Wednesday6pm.ConcertontheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.Enjoyvariousperormersinthisreeconcert.RaindateAugust21.12Friday3630pm.JoeReidyperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.13Saturday8am3pm.RoyalstonChurchFairontheCommonRoyalston.Foodlivemusicattictreasuresgamesacepainting.13-14SaturdaySunday11am3pm.BirdsoPreyatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.HaveyoueverwantedtoseeabaldeagleupcloseAtDavisFarmlandwearegivingyouthatchanceMeeteagleshawksowlsandmoreYoucantmissthisunbelievablechanceThisisoneshowyouwillneverorgetShowtimesareat11and2SaturdayandSunday.Call978-422-MOOO.14Sunday2pm.ConcertinCoggshallParkoElectricAvenueFitchburg.EnjoyliveentertainmentontheshoresoMirrorLake.RaindateJuly28.Freeadmission.16Tuesday730pm.LeominsterColonialBandConcertatLeominstershistoricCarterParkonMainStreet.IncaseoinclementweathertheconcertwillbeheldinCityHall25WestStreet.17Wednesday6pm.ConcertontheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.Enjoyvariousperormersinthisreeconcert.RaindateAugust21.20Saturday10am3pm.SummerFestivalandChickenBBQattheOtterRiverSportsmansClubLordRoadOtterRiver.St.MartinsChurchcelebratessummerwithaestivaleaturingraesgamesochanceandskillreegamesandcratactivitiesorchildrenandawonderulchickendinnerservedromnoon1pm.Fordinnerreservationsrecommendedcall978-939-5588.20Saturday.SleepoveratDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.Thisun-lledtwodayadventureincludesanall-you-can-eatcookouthayridecampresing-a-longandsmoresWakeuptobreakastonthegrill.Reservationsrequiredspacellsquickly.Call978-422-MOOO6666.21Sunday3pm.BandConcertonTempletonCommonRoutes2Aand101.TheNarragansettCommunityBandunderdirectionoStephenBabineauperormsavarietyoconcertintheparkare.Bringalawnchairrelaxandenjoy23Tuesday730pm.LeominsterColonialBandConcertatLeominstershistoricCarterParkonMainStreet.IncaseoinclementweathertheconcertwillbeheldinCityHall25WestStreet.24Wednesday6pm.ConcertontheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.Enjoyvariousperormersinthisreeconcert.RaindateAugust21.27Saturday81030am.BreakastattheFinnishCenteratSaimaPark61ScottRd.Fitchburg.FinnishovenpancakebaconsausageruitjuicecoeeFinnishcoeebread.6.FormoreinormationcallMaija978-582-7717oremailldsulinverizon.net.27-28SaturdaySunday11am3pm.MiketheMusicManatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.SingDanceatDavisFarmlandwithMiketheMusicManandhisriendsSnappytheAlligatorandSmellytheSkunkperormsillyversionsokidsavoritesongsandsomeotheirownoriginalsongslikeDuckyRockandRoll.ShowtimesareSaturdayandSundays11and2.30Tuesday730pm.LeominsterColonialBandConcertatLeominstershistoricCarterParkonMainStreet.IncaseoinclementweathertheconcertwillbeheldinCityHall25WestStreet.31Wednesday6pm.ConcertontheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.Enjoyvariousperormersinthisreeconcert.RaindateAugust21.August2Friday11am2pm.TakeittotheCuratorattheMuseumoRussianIcons203UnionSt.Clinton.IconspecialistFrankFordwillprovidevisitorswithinormationabouttheregiondateandsubjectmatterotheiricons.Monetaryevaluationswillnotbegiven.Visitwww.museumorussianicons.org.2Friday3630pm.JoeReidyperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.Joeplaysacontemporarybluesjazzlightrockcontinuumthatmakesorauniquesoundandenjoyablelistening.2-3FridaySaturday.ExperienceGardnersummerestivalandsidewalksaleindowntownGardner.Downtownturnsintoapedestrianmalllledwithvendors.entertainers.raesgamesorthekidsandmore.3Saturday11am4pm.MassachusettsStateChiliCookofandFamilyFunDayatBentleyFieldGroveStreetWinchendon.The24thannualMassachusettsChiliCookoeaturesamilyeventslivemusiccratersandvendorschildrensgamesandactivitiespettingzooandmore.Openeldwithplentyoparkingnearbyplentyooodvendorsotherthanchiliandplentyochilitasting.SponsoredbyKiwanisoWinchendonwithhelpromth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30JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.organdAmericanoodanddancingtoapolkabandattheclubpavilion.Fordetailsemailta-berrycomcast.net.4Sunday3pm.BandConcertandannualpoochparadeatthebandstandonTempletonCommonRoutes2Aand101.TheNarragansettCommunityBandunderdirectionoStephenBabineauperormsavarietyoconcertintheparkare.Bringablanketorlawnchairrelaxandenjoy.Dogsandtheirownersareinvitedtojointheestivities6Tuesday730pm.LeominsterColonialBandConcertatLeominstershistoricCarterParkonMainStreet.IncaseoraintheconcertisinCityHall25WestStreet.7Wednesday6pm.ConcertontheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.Bringalawnchairrelaxandenjoythisreeconcert.RaindatesAugust21or28.7Wednesday635pm.LastHomeGameotheSeasonortheWachusettDirtDawgsatDoyleField160PriestSt.Leominster.TheDirtDawgsarea2012expansionranchiseintheFuturesCollegiateBaseballLeague.ContacttheDirtDawgsat978-965-4404orinodirtdawgsball.com.9Friday59pm.CruiseNightatKimballFarm1543LunenburgRd.Lancaster.OldiesmusicbyDJKevMusictriviawithTheFamousRickyCashprizesgreatoodandicecream.FREEadmission.Call978-534-9800.9-10FridaySaturday8pm.MontyPythonsSpamalotatTheatreattheMount444GreenSt.Gardner.LovinglyrippedoromtheclassiclmMontyPythonandtheHolyGrailSpamalotretellsthelegendoKingArthurandhisKnightsotheRoundTableandeaturesbeautiulshowgirlsnottomentioncowskillerrabbitsandFrenchpeople.Visitwww.mwcc.edutam.RepeatsAugust16-18.9-11FridaySunday9am10pm.BoltonFairatTheFairgroundsatLancasterRoute117Lancaster.Atraditionalagriculturalairjam-packedwithexhibitsandactivitiesanimalshowsandcontestscratshowsademoderbymonstertrucks.FarmersmarketandmoreMidwaywithexcitingridesuntil10pmagriculturalairclosesat9pmeachnight.Foraschedulevisitwww.boltonair.org.10Saturdayallday.75YearsoFarmingBashatCarterStevensFarm500WestSt.Barre.EnjoytheBBQcookedoverawoodrehayridesgamesorkidsandreebirthdaycakeasthearmcelebratesitsanniversary.Bringyourcameraandtakephotosotheamilywiththe10000-poundstonecowCall978-355-4940orvisitthewebsitewww.carterandstevensarm.com.10-11SaturdaySunday11am3pm.FarmlandsBirthdayWeekendwithFlippotheClownatDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.Watchashebedazzlesyouwithmagictricksawesyouwithhisjugglingandmakesballooncreations.Call978-422-MOOO.11Sunday11am5pm.NeighborsHelpingNeighborsBeneftFairatAcademyHillAcademyHillRoadWestminster.Bakesaleeamarketacepaintingkidsactivitiesentertainmentandmore.Freeadmission.Fordetailsvisitwtbenet.atspace.com.11Sunday2pm.ConcertinCoggshallParkoElectricAvenueFitchburg.EnjoyliveentertainmentontheshoresoMirrorLake.RaindateSeptember15.Freeadmission.14Wednesday6pm.ConcertontheUpperCommonMainStreetFitchburg.Bringablanketorlawnchairandenjoythisreeconcert.RaindateAugust21or28.16-18FridaySaturday8pmSunday2pm.MontyPythonsSpamalotatTheatreattheMount444GreenSt.Gardner.SeeAugust9-10listingordetailsorvisitthetheaterwebsitewww.mwcc.edutam.17Saturday11am5pm.KidsDayatCoolidgeParkJohnFitchHighwayFitchburgsponsoredbytheFitchburgRecreationDepartment.Call978-829-1818.17Saturday.SleepoveratDavisFarmland145RedstoneHillRoadSterling.Thisun-lledtwodayadventureincludesanall-you-can-eatcookouthayridecampresing-a-longandsmoresWakeuptobreakastonthegrill.Reservationsrequiredspacellsquickly.Call978-422-MOOO6666.17Saturday79pm.ToolTownLiveConcertattheUpperCommonMainStreetAthol.SeasonopenerorthispopularconcertseriesthatrunseverySaturdaynightthroughSeptember7.SomeconcertsareinFishParkUnionStreet.Freeadmission.Visitwww.tooltownlive.com.17-18Saturday10am5pmSunday10am4pm.TempletonArtsCratsFestivalontheCommonRoutes2A101Templeton.Morethan100craterschildrensactivitiesentertainmentrafesoodandmore.Eventbenetslocalscholarships.CallArleneLaClaire978-939-7323evenings.17-18SaturdaySunday9am4pm.NewEnglandJetRallyattheGardnerMunicipalAiportRoute2AGardner.Aradio-contolledaircrateventeaturingdozensomodelaircratinahigh-techjetairshow.Bringtheamilyandenjoywatchingtheplanesy18Sunday9am.Splash5KroadracestartingatCoolidgeParkJohnFitchHighwayFitchburg.TosignupcontactKaylaMcNamaraat978-829-1818.18Sunday10am.KidsBikeRacestartingatCoolidgeParkJohnFitchHighwayFitchburg.TosignupcontactKaylaMcNamaraat978-829-1818.18Sunday130430pm.2013BirthdayPartyatTopFunAviationToyMuseum21PrichardStreetFitchburg.TheMuseumrstopeneditsdoorstothepubliconAugust192000soeveryyearinAugustwecelebrateourbirthdayalongwithKatharineandOrvilleWrightsbirthdays.IyoucananswerthisquestionyouradmissionisreeWhichbrotherewtherstsuccessulightonDecember171903OrvilleorWilburWrightAdultadmission5alsoadmitsonechildree.Call978-342-2809.18Sunday3pm.BandConcertatthebandstandonTempletonCommonRoutes2Aand101.TheNarragansettCommunityBandperormsinthisnalconcertothesummerseason.Bringachairorblanketrelaxandenjoy23Friday3630pm.SecondAnnualPeakotheHarvestFestivalatAcademyHillRoadWestmin-stereaturingdemonstrationsandanimals.Visitwww.westminsterarmersmarket.com.24Saturday10am4pm.YankeeStreetFairattheFirstCongregationalChurch138MainSt.Westminster.Bargainboothoodbakedgoodssilentauctionsentertainmentandstrawberryshortcake.Policeandreequipmentdisplays.Call978-827-5707.24Saturday25pm.Ki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31TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013AlligatorandSmellytheSkunkperormsillyversionsokidsavoritesongsandsomeotheirownoriginalsongslikeDuckyRockandRoll.Call978-422-MOOO.25Sunday10am.ClassicandAntiqueCarShowattheOtterRiverSportsmansClub250LordRoadOtterRiver.Fordetailsemailta-berrycomcast.net.30-31FridaySaturday8am.125thAnnualSpencerFairattheSpencerFairgroundsSmitheldRoadSpencer.Thislong-standingairofersabitoeverythingromartscratstohomebakinglaw-sawingexhibitionsmusicalentertainmenttractorpullsandanimalshows.TheagriculturalandexhibitoractivitiesrunthroughMondayLaborDay.Visitwww.spencerair.org.31Saturday7pm.HaywireperormsattheToolTownLiveconcertontheUptownCommonMainStreetAthol.Visitwww.tooltownlive.comordetails.September1Sunday11am.AnnualClambakeattheOtterRiverSportsmansClub250LordRoadOtterRiver.Ticketsmustbepurchasedatleastaweekinadvance.Contactta-berrycomcast.net.1-2SundayMonday8am.125thAnnualSpencerFairattheSpencerFairgroundsSmitheldRoadSpencer.Theannualairofersavarietyoagriculturalandexhibitoractivities.Visitwww.spencerair.org.6Friday3630pm.JoeReidyperormsattheWestminsterFarmersMarketAcademyHillWestminster.7Saturday7am4pm.FourthAnnualDragstripReunionattheFitchburgAirport.ThisNostalgiaDragsandCarShowofersulldayoracingexcitementeaturingpre-1974our-wheeledvehiclesstaticcarshowvendors.Admission10kidsunder14halpriceunderage8ree.Nopets.Visitwww.dragreunion.com.7-8Saturday11am8pmSunday11am5pm.AppleseedCountryFairattheRedAppleFarm455HighlandAvenueWatchtheLawnTractorPullattheAppleseedCountryFairinPhillipstononSeptember78.LatriceCooperPhotographyPhillipston.Enjoylivemusicandgreatood.Meetlocalbrewersvendorsandartisans.OldashionedcountryunFreeadmission.Visitwww.appleseed.org.8Sunday2pm.ConcertinCoggshallParkofElectricAvenueFitchburg.EnjoyliveentertainmentontheshoresoMirrorLake.RaindateSeptember15.Freeadmission.Inormationorthecalendarisgatheredromavarietyocommunitysources.Timesdatesandlocationsaresubjecttochange.Itsalwaysagoodideatocallaheadtoconfrmeventschedules.TheJohnnyAppleseedTrailassociationisnotresponsibleortheaccuracyandcontentoinormation.TohaveyourorganizationseventlistedinthenextissuesendinormationtoTheGuidetoJohnnyAppleseedCountry860SouthStreetFitchburgMA01420 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34JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgFromappleblossomstopumpkinharveststheresalwayssomethingtocelebrateinJAbaka.ThefairsandfestivalsoftheregionspotlightitsagriculturaltraditionsandsomuchmoreAsNewEnglandshakesoffmemoriesofwinterandwelcomesthearrivalofspringabmbttaa.ItsagreattimetovisitSholanFarmsa60-acrefarmwithanappleorchardreflectingthecitysheritagemorethantwodozenvarietiesofapplesaregrowntmmut-ut.TheFriendsofSholanFarmshap-pilygreetspringwithanAppleBlossomFtva.oMa4tawiththesoundsofbagpipersandCelticf.caftattatandbutterflieswillspreadtheirwingsintauabuttfa.Fmthilltopvantagepointvisitorscanseethecitycomealivewiththegreenofspringwhileenjoyingthemusicandtalentoftftva.ThenearbytownofHarvardtoocel-batabmtm.taMa11ftvattmm.caftvendorslivemusicchildrensgamesandmatafttf.TfututadukwukrvrabtArtacub.AdoptarubberduckyandcheeritonyoujustmightwinaprizeSummersOntheWayInbetweentherevelryofspringamidtheappleblossomsandtheparadesandfireworksofIndependenceDaylocalresidentshavesquarelysetasummermkastabut.LeominstersDoyleFieldcomesalivewiththemusicofthehighschoolbandtMtauttcaafatbaamJu15.LovemusicLovecommunityspiritLovefireworksThenDoyleFieldistheplaceforyouasthecitycapsoffthiswelcometosummerwithadazzlingaerialdisplayButofcourseinaregionwithastrongagriculturalheri-tagethecelebrationsmoveintohighgearastheharvestaav.AuthavetowaitlongforthattohappenStrawberriesripeninJuneblueberriesinJulyandbe-foreyouknowitallmannerofproduceisfillingthetablesatfamafamtat.Inthemidstofthatbountyfarmsandorchardsrampupthefunwithbarbecuesliveentertainmentandmoreasvisitorsarrivetofillbasketsboxesandbagswithf-ku.FormorethanacenturytheBoltonFairattctaMaauttagricultureandthetraditioncontin-uAuut8tu11.latatthefairgroundsinLancasterthispopularannualeventincludesagriculturalexhibi-tionsanimalshowsandcontestscraftshowsademolitionderbyandevenmonstertrucksThissummeryoucanhelpCarterStevensFarminBarrecelebrateamile-stoneattheir75YearsofFarmingBashonAuut10.Tbaamforkidsbirthdaycakeandmoreatthisfufamft.Baamaataksomephotoswiththefarmsreallybigcowaneightfoottall10000-poundstonesculpturecreatedbyfarmerPhilStevensandlocalartistJasonBenoitttavtttt.cauutamftmavbvhtwatkfmkutfmatTahavcam.CelebratewithJohnnyAndasthesummerendsyouwontwanttomissJohnnyAppleseedsownfairLaunchedlastyearbytheassociationtatbutgutACountryFairwillonceagainbefilledwithmusictalentedcraftersgreatfoodfromlocalrestaurantsandorganizationsandofcoursefreshproducegrownrightthereattrAFampt.Youcanwatchalawntractorpulltakeahayridethroughtheorchardandvisitthefamama.Afuvba-ingbringyourbiggestzucchinitoentertZuw-icttButomarkyoucalendarsnowfstmb7a8.SeeyouthereScotsHighlandBandphoto 35TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013eTownofWestminsterWelcomesYouFindoutmoreatwww.westminster-ma.govTownCommonAcademyHillRoadWestminsterwestminsterfarmersmarket.comAcademyHillAcademyHillRoadAcademyHillAcademyHillRoadhttpwtbenet.atspace.comSt.Edwhttphome.catholicweb.comsaintedwardwestminsterEasytondATMlocationsthroughouttheJohnnyAppleseedTrail.workerscu.comActonChelmsfordFitchburgGardnerGrotonLancasterLeominsterLunenburgOrangeTownsendDoingwhatsrightfortourists.WorkersATMsarealwaysopentovisitors.IfyourATMordebitcardcarriesaNYCEPLUSMoneyPassorCirruslogothenyoucanaccessyouraccountatanyofourATMlocations.TondthenearestATMjustgotomobile.wcu.comonyourmobilephoneandclickonlocations.VisitaWorkersATMtoday 36JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgForReservationscall978874-5951or800286-5951www.choicehotels.comDIRECTIONSFromROUTE2EASTExit25throughlight.RodewayInnislessthanmileonleft.FromROUTE2WESTExit25rightofframptakerightatlight.RodewayInnislessthanmileonleft.Ratesubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Ratewillbehigherwhenweexpecttoselloutspecialeventsorholidays.ServingFitchburgWestminsterGardnerDevensWorcesterareasSpringSummer5495ClosestmoteltoWachusettMountainSkiAreaTheOldMillAnglerSeafoodRestaurantsnearbyMicrowaveRefrigeratorinallrooms24CableTVsPhoneinroomFreeWiFiKingroomsavailableContinentalBreakfastLowestdailycommercialweeklyratesaround...TheBESTvalueforyourmoneyTgaAhupakStreetmeanwhilecombineshand-craftedbeerswithanextensiverestaurantmenuavttamt.FmtheirNightcrawlerBlackIPAtoanIrish-styleRockinRedandDowntownSmokyBrownthebattuagabrewpubareascolorfulasneatfa.AndthebrewinginterestdoesntstopatthesedoorwaysLotsoflocalfolkshavejoinedthefunandyoucanjudgetheleveloftheirsuccessateventslikethePeoplesChoiceHomebrewcmttattgadcubMa9tnauarvBF-tivalatFitchburgsRiverfrontParkonJune29aatfta.gttttlftaattfkwhopourtheirheartsintobringingyouatasteoftheregionoabutawkBstutfromthetapatthegaAhuIfyourefromNewEnglandyouknowtakbva.Theregionspen-chantforlocalbrewinghasreallytakenoffinthetwodecadessincecollegefriendsNedKvaQuauwauttBwtmttqumttabutba.Tatuabtu30-45mutaweekendorthe10-minuteshorttourduringtkffakbtabitofbeerhistoryandofcourseatastingatt.TavaabbattheseasonsfromarefreshingSummerAletoanintriguingImperialPumpkinduringavta.Frompalepilsnerstosturdywinterlagerslocally-brewedbeershavefoundanap-preciativehomeinJohnnyAppleseedcut.Thesebrewsaresolocalthatmanyevenbearnamesevokingimagesofthistanea.TakfxamwauttBcmagMtaipAtamasendsyourimaginationofftoFenwayParkanddreamsofRedSoxchampion-am. 37TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013HANDMADECLOTHINGCLASSESNAMERINGSSQUIRRELEZEPATENTEDPORTABLEJEWELRYSTANDSCANDYSOAPSROCKSWROUGHTIRONCARDSJEWELRYSTRUMSTICKSYOGASUPPLIESSQUIRREL-EZEFRIENDSArtisansBoutiqueBeadsAgatheringoftalents18HighlandSt.Rt.13EvansBuildingTownsendThurs.-Sat.10-5Sun.12-5978597-007521PrichardSt.FitchburgMA978342-2809www.topfunaviation.comSaturdays1030-430Sundays130-430LCUisamemberoftheSUMProgram. 38JohnnyAppleseedTrAilAssociATionwww.Appleseed.orgRollinontheRiveroauummaatambatutav.Ftoneachsideatsthecaptaindetlysteersthevesselandoferscommentarytohisa.AfmTAfaQuntauatuftc-tutrvtQutuktii.lauattntMutaevmtaaratctttambatvmtaafvtu.pat12-mridelearnaboutthegeographyandtopographyotFKgattttafuKpwa.Andtheresmoretothecenterthantheboattu.AmaavantMutaauatutatrlkmaaa25mfhikingtrailsincludinganoverlookatthe1100-ootummt.TntMutatubFirstLightPowerResourcesandislocatedonRoute63aatrut2fmtJAVtct.BarnyardBasicsIyouloveanimalsyouvecometotherightplaceFromalpacastopoitusthearmsoJohnnyAppleseedCountryarehometoplentyoamiliarandufamaama.DavisFarmlandonRedstoneHillRoadinSterlingbringskidsacetoacewithendangeredarmanimalsromaroundt.Tdavfamaatanincredibleassortmentoanimalscombiningalearningexperiencewiththesheerunovisitingthesebarnyardt.havuvatuYoullindonehereAtHeierInternationalsOverlookFarminRutlandyoucanexplorethelivesoarmersaroundtheglobeandvisitatffamamat.Tafamanimalsa-plentytooatRedAppleFarminPhillipstonwherethegoatsarealwayshappytonibbleeedromyourhandAndiyouveeverywonderedwherethosereallysotalpacawoolhatsandscarvescomeromswingbytheColonialHillAlpacaFarminPetershamtomeettaaauaa.wtaabuaftauattatattamttJAcutffattutfajabtut.Butttaafamakfatmquattmtt.yutatuatatbtattbufam-fatvtJbaka.haamffuttaatvt...faa.JustPutterAroundwuuamftatukdasaapbbBayutavtbpMktjmffmttu.Juttbtlaatgfctm-fuatext34ffrut2atfamaakt.Tuaaa3a4aa5fmtandothergreatcoursesYouwontindwindmillsordinosaursonthiscoursebutyouwillindwaterazabuka.wutfttamtuttdrivingrangebattingcagesorbankshotbasketballcourtLookingormoretraditionalmini-golaTakatrut2toa202ettamtmtm-fandmoreTherearealsogo-kartsbattingcagesandamulti-sportindoorrinkthatsperectoragameostreethockeylacrossvolleyballormorePhotobyKatieCollins 39TheguideToJohnnyAppleseedcounTryspringsuMMer2013ExploretheGreatOutdoorsitantctaMaattattfmfxatTMaatttataktmffjtabtvkfatattkfmbaktatk-mbff.Taakafmmaf-aakatamfaakaak.InadditiontothestateparksTheTrusteesofReservationscaresformorethan100aafmt693-aBkwaptamtt157-acreDoyleCommunityParkCenterinLeominsterthepropertiesmanagedbTTtffvtfmb-attmta-bk.AndyoudonthavetocrameverythingintoonedayAlongwithcampingareasatmanyofthestateparkstheregionhassomegreatprivatecampgroundsajtaaqtftt.wtatttjatcampgroundamenitiesyoucanfindtheperfectspothereCheckoutLambCityinPhillipstonPineAcresFamilyCampingResortinOakhamThePinesCampgroundinAshbyortheBartonCovecamntf.Maabakwithinformationaboutactivi-tiesatalltheseoutdoorhavenscanbefoundattheJohnnyAppleseedDivingInHaveyouwonderedwhatitwouldbeliketofree-fallthroughaclearblueskythendriftslowlytothegroundunderabrightsilkencanopyYoucandoitorsimplywatchotherstaketheplungeattwosky-divingcentersinJohnnyAppleseedCountryJumptownlocatedjustoffExit16ofrt2oaaak-vakv-att.yaxttftatamkvttMaattstpaatcb.Jmtatkaafm8amtt.TafmtavaabtfamattfawhilewatchanddreamFatatart2skvpaa60-akv-atajababaattat.sta-torsarewelcomeanytimebutforaspecialtreatstopbyinlateAugustwhenskvpttneaB.Tvtattat200t300kv.wataLatriceCooperPhotographyPhotobyJeffCollinsPhotobyJohnBurkGettingAroundyaftataabtmaatfam-fattattAtTatftfTg.exejAbtttmtatJt 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