Happy weekend, Leominster! In today’s happening-today edition: Fair housing funding, a Revolutionary paint-out, and a Juneteenth celebration + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Supporting fair housing rights: Community Legal Aid, serving Worcester County, received $200,000 from the Healey-Driscoll administration’s Fair Housing Trust Fund to fight discrimination in racial harassment, family-status refusals, lead paint, and disability discrimination -- see the housing aid details.
Celebrating local history through art: Fitchburg’s South Street Cemetery hosts the Revolutionary Paint-Out today and Sunday, inviting artists to create art with a scavenger hunt, reenactors, and grave rubbing on two 18th-century slate stones -- explore the paint-out event.
Inspiring the next generation: Leominster High's Princess Sasu took over the Celebrating the Success of Women of Color speaker series from Abena Yankey, planning to keep inspiring young people of color -- meet the student leader.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: If your 7-iron is still auditioning as a shovel, Golf Rx - Indoor Golf has three Foresight-powered bays in Leominster plus leagues and lessons to tighten things up. It’s an easy spot to sneak in a data-driven round, rain or shine, and actually see what’s working.
Grill it your way: When dinner debates hit peak volume, Hungry Bowl Mongolian Grill, Sushi & KBBQ lets everyone do their thing with build-your-own stir-fry bowls, house-made sauces, and chefs sizzling it right in front of you. Plus there’s fresh sushi and Korean BBQ, so picky friends and ravenous teens both leave happy.
Summer sanity check: Shady Point Beach & Campground is the close-to-home lake escape Leominster folks keep forgetting is right there. Trade errands for water time and laid-back camp vibes, pack sunscreen and snacks, and let your folding chair feel like a throne for an afternoon.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏈 NFL Alumni Flag Football Clinic @ Doyle Field | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Weekend energy calls for flag routes, clean footwork, and zero bruises. NFL alumni, college athletes, and sharp-eyed coaches run a flag football clinic that mixes legit drills, teamwork, and a little swagger. Perfect for the kid who thinks they’re Tyreek, or your allegedly retired wheels.
✊ Juneteenth Celebration @ Riverfront Park (Fitchburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Juneteenth in Fitchburg means one thing, the whole town turns out to honor freedom with music, stories, and good food. It is the fourth annual, so yes, we are calling it a tradition now. Bring your lawn chair, your neighborly small talk, and an appetite.
🎨 Picasso’s Parrot Acrylic Class Ages 7+ @ Art on the Rocks (Fitchburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – This acrylic class has kids 7 and up painting a colorful parrot, the only bird in town that will not repeat your gossip. Thirty bucks covers materials, step-by-step instruction, and blessedly no glitter. Drop them off, or paint alongside your prodigy.
🎸 Petty Larceny @ Hollis Hills Farm (Fitchburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Petty Larceny brings Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers back to Hollis Hills with the kind of polish only a decade on the road delivers. Four-time Worcester Music Award winners, they serve twangy nostalgia that makes even stoic crowds hum to Free Fallin', sway, and grin.
🎱 Not Your Mamas Bingo @ Eastwood Club (Fitchburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Think you know bingo? This is the rowdy, anything-can-happen version, with cheeky calls, playful curveballs, and the kind of belly laughs your HOA would frown at. Bring your lucky charm, your loud voice, and a friend who can handle a little chaos.
🎉 Summer Reading Celebration @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) – Summer reading is getting the confetti treatment, and kids are the VIPs. Bring your young bookworms, plus their grownups, for crafts, bookish fun, and that wholesome chaos only paper, glue, and enthusiasm can create. Think library pride, happy noise, and a sugar crash-free celebration.
🎤 Jacqueline Burns Live @ The Gardeners' Spot | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Pop over to The Gardeners’ Spot for Jacqueline Burns live among the hydrangeas. It is the only show where you can grab shrubs, mulch, and a melody, weather permitting. Finally, someone else sings to the plants, and they actually applaud. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Leominster report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 11%
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 42%
A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wild485 Central Street keeps things easy with a convenient Leominster location near highways, shopping, and everyday essentials. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers a practical main level, plus a finished basement bonus room that flexes as an office, gym, playroom, or extra lounge. Outside, the private backyard and firepit add a cozy spot for gatherings.
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