Join artist and author Gordon Morrison with certified guides from Nashoba Paddler of Groton for an amazing day trip exploring the habitats and wildlife of the Nashua River from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Bring a sketchbook and camera to record scenic views of the river and surrounding landscape. No previous canoeing or drawing experience necessary. Members $60, nonmembers $75. Limited to 20 participants. For more information, ticket prices, or reservations, call (978) 345-4207 or visit www.fitchburgartmuseum. org.
GARDNER - Theatre at the Mount will hold auditions for "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on Tuesday, May 29, and Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m.
It's Manhattan. It's 1922. Millie Dillmount steps off the train from Salina, Kansas determined to take the Big Apple by storm. This singing, dancing, romancing musical jumps into the madcap merriment of the Jazz Age when women were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and raising eyebrows. Frisky flappers, romantic trysts, speakeasies, tap dancing and flashy fun abound in "Thoroughly Modern Millie."
Director Tara McCrae, music director Dave Twiss, and choreographers Nicole Couture and Chris Casello are looking for a large cast of adult men and women (ages 16 and up). Performers (principals and chorus) should prepare a short singing selection (accompanist provided - bring sheet music), and expect to learn a short dance/movement sequence. Tap dancers should bring tap shoes for additional dance audition.
Performances are scheduled for Aug. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m.
For information, call Professor Gail Steele at (978) 630-9162.
FITCHBURG - The 12th Annual Fitchburg Community Lions Club "Walkin' Dog-A-Thon" will be held on Sunday, June 3, at Coolidge Park, Fitchburg. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by the run/walk at 9 a.m. Proceeds to benefit NEADS, a nonprofit established to provide hearing and service dogs for people who are hearing impaired or used wheelchairs. Come to the event with your dog or without. The two-mile walk goes around the Coolidge Park walking path. Water and refreshments will be provided. Held rain or shine. For more information, call Lions Bob and Kathy Haskell at (978) 534-2386.
Summer Scene is planning on performing "High School Musical, the One-Act Version" for students ages 8 through 14. The program will be held Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at Johnny Appleseed Elementary School, beginning July 2. Performances will be on the evenings of July 26 and 27. There will be no rehearsals on July 4 or 5. Tuition cost is $175, space is limited and registration is required.
For more information, or to register your child, call Kristi at the Multi-Service Center, at (978) 537-7395.