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students may not otherwise have access to. It is important to us to give back to the community.” Much of his work is commissioned and has recently found an audience abroad. “I want to reach as many people as possible and that means being diverse with my work and my message.” In one display of the breadth of his reach, he did a live art performance at an event highlighting mental health awareness when UMass Memorial Hospital came calling. That piece was bought by a man from Granite Hill School in Newport, New Hampshire (a therapeutic school for kids who have a mental illness or learning disability), and hangs in the main lobby of the school. “I am pleased it is in a place where it will have an impact.” Another one of his collaborations includes an upcoming live art performance at Kretschmann Brewing Company in Webster Massachusetts. “We are working with a band of incredible musicians
called Black Stone. They are doing a cover-to-cover performance of Pink Floyd’s The Wall that will include multi-media experience for all of the senses. I don’t want to give anything away but it will be like nothing you have seen before. It’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving and tickets are $20. When you’ve had enough family time, find your way over...you will leave in awe.” Dig-Outz can be found on Facebook and Instagram and anything you can imagine, Tony can bring to fruition. Pieces start at around $50 and he does literally every and anything you can imagine. “We have also begun doing Paint Nights at local bars and eateries with our next one being at The White Eagle Social Club on Green Street in Worcester on Thursday, November 9th. Tickets are just $40 and fill up
Everything Tony does, he puts every fiber of his being into. On knowing when a piece is truly complete, he explains “when a connection is made and a person takes my art and hangs it on their wall, I can let it go knowing it has found it’s home and it is done”. When asked what advice he would give to younger artists, he says “respectfully ignore the closeminded, judgemental opinions of those who advise you to tow the line, get a ‘regular job’ and follow the sheep. Instead, do your thing and help change the system that closed their minds and hardened their hearts. You’ve got this.”
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ALL THINGS THANKSGIVING Celebrate Thanksgiving with foods from the first feast Thanksgiving is celebrated each November in the United States and each October in Canada. People traditionally gather around the dinner table flanked by friends and extended members of their families to give thanks for the blessings they enjoyed throughout the year as they dig into a delicious feast. Turkey is typically the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal. Although turkey can be a delicious and nutritious addition to the table, individuals looking to expand their culinary horizons may want to borrow from the other foods believed to have been shared among the Plymouth Colony Pilgrims and Wampanoag natives during the 1621 feast that inspired Thanksgiving. Waterfowl Wild turkey were available in
abundance in the New World, but historians believe that, during the first Thanksgiving meal, participants likely feasted on waterfowl instead of turkey. In fact, turkey wasn’t common Thanksgiving fare until after 1800. Waterfowl, according to National Geographic, includes ducks, mallards, swans, and geese. Those looking to experiment can take a break from turkey and make duck the centerpiece of their meals this Thanksgiving. Seafood Plymouth, Massachusetts, is located where Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet. As a result, indigenous people and the pilgrims likely relied on the bounties afforded by the ocean for their sustenance. Documentation of the first Thanksgiving by pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow indicates lobster, fish and clams were likely served. People who enjoy seafood or those who prefer to abstain from meat or poultry can embrace seafood at their Thanksgiving gathering.
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Fruits and vegetables Fruits native to the region where the first Thanksgiving took place included blueberries, plums, grapes, gooseberries, raspberries, and cranberries. Cranberry sauce was an unlikely menu option because sugar that traveled over on the Mayflower was probably depleted by November 1621, according to History.com. Also, cooks didn’t begin boiling cranberries with sugar until about 50 years later. To recreate the first Thanksgiving, enjoy raw fruit as a tasty dessert, which can be healthier than sugarladen sauces. Vegetables to enjoy include onions, beans, spinach, cabbage, carrots, and corn. Corn was likely turned into cornmeal and pounded into a thick corn porridge. Experimenting with a cornmeal recipe can liven up this year’s festivities.
the popular potatoes that often accompany turkey at modern Thanksgiving gatherings. The potato was not yet popular enough among the English to warrant space on the Mayflower as it made its way to present-day North America. Purées of parsnips and turnips can be delectable on their own or used as a basis for a Thanksgiving soup. Pumpkin custard Although pumpkins and other gourds were available in the New World, baking was not yet popularized because of the lack of wheat flour. Instead, it is possible pilgrims would hollow out gourds, add spices with milk and honey, and then roll the gourds in hot flames to form a sort of custard. Home cooks can replicate a pumpkin custard in their kitchens and serve it in lieu of pumpkin pie.
Turnips Borrowing foods from the first Plant roots found in 1621 included Thanksgiving can expand menu parsnips and turnips, and not possibilities this November.
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now proud Americans wanted to celebrate with traditions that were similar to traditions in Europe. This included a parade down the streets. Thousands of people line the streets Animals were borrowed from the of midtown Manhattan every year Central Park Zoo, bands played and to catch a glimpse of the balloons marchers wore different costumes. and performers marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 1927, concern for children lining Millions more will tune in to watch the parade route led parade officials it on television. The Macy's parade to replace live animals with the is intertwined with Thanksgiving, signature helium balloons people making it as much a part of the now know and love. A dragon and holiday as turkey and pumpkin pie. Felix the Cat were some of the first The parade has evolved throughout balloons. The festivities continued the years, and the history of the to grow during the 1930s, when parade is both interesting and Santa was added to the parade's informational. growing list of participants. 1933 was the only year that Santa led the Historians believe the parade was parade rather than closed it. instituted by European immigrants who made up the majority of During World War II, the parade employees at the retail giant Macy's. was put on hiatus, as the rubber In the 1920s, employees who were
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Film Screening - Don’t Breathe SOUTHBRIDGE - The Jacob Edwards Library will be screening the film “Priceless” on Thursday, November 9 from 6pm to 7:30pm. A man agrees to drive a box truck cross-country and not ask questions about its mysterious cargo. But when he learns that he’s transporting two women, he decides to fight back against the human traffickers who hired him.
November 10th Blessed Backpack Brigade Back to the 80’s Fundraiser WEBSTER - Fundraiser being held for the homeless, veterans, elderly, underemployed, unemployed and people down on their luck by Nichols College Events Class on Friday, November 10 at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster. SAVE THE DATE! It should be a really fun time, the theme is Back to the 80’s. Tickets are $20 per person and include a fabulous buffet, lots of surprises, and a live band. In order to maximize profits, we would like to have a raffle that will knock your socks off! If you can put together a basket, or maybe buddyup with someone to donate something, it would be greatly appreciated. Maybe you know of a business that would be willing to donate? Spread the word! Now’s the time to get creative! Tool basket, gift cards, scratch tickets, corn hole boards, the ever popular booze gifts, etc… you are only limited by your imagination! Tickets can be purchased on line at buytickets.at/blessedbackpackbrigade1/121062, directly from the Blessed Backpack Brigade Facebook page, or the Assessor’s Office in the Dudley Town Hall.
New York City SOUTHBRIDGE - Union SaintJean-Baptiste, Chaper #12 in Southbridge is sponsoring a day in New York City to do whatever you want on November 11! The bus leaves from Southbridge at 6:30am and return departure from New York City is 6:30pm. This trip always sells out to please call early to reserve your spot by calling 508-764-7909. The cost is $57 per person. Enjoy a day of sightseeing, shopping, visit a museum, dine at a special restaurant, attend a broadway matinee performance or any number of activities taking place. Charlton City United Methodist Men’s Group Turkey Dinner CHARLTON CITY - Saturday, November 11th, the Charlton City United Methodist Men’s Group will be cooking their famous and very popular Turkey Dinner. Come and enjoy food and fellowship with friends and neighbors. There will be delicious fresh roasted turkey with whipped potatoes and gravy, stuffing, assorted vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, your choice of beverage and homemade pumpkin pie for dessert. Dinner is served from 5:30-7pm and as always there will be continuous serving and take-out available. Adults $10.00, children 612 $6.00, children 5 and under free. Family maximum: $40.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door although reservations are greatly appreciated. Call the church office at (508)248-7379 for information and reservations. Our address is 74 Stafford Street, Charlton. The building is handicap accessible.
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November 12th Paint Your Pet Night for the Community Cat Connection WEBSTER - Students at Nichols College are putting on a Paint Night to benefit the Community Cat Connection in Webster, MA on Sunday, November 12. The CCC is a nonprofit no kill shelter in town who provide services like trapping feral cats and bringing them in to spay/ neuter them, care for them, and help them find forever homes. It is essential to educate the community about this issue, and they are always looking for supplies and volunteers to help! We want to give all of you a fun, cat-themed paint night, lead by Caryl at her studio in Webster, MA. We will have raffles, snacks, prizes, giveaways, guest speakers, and goodie bags for all who attend! Here is some information you need to know!
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Charlton Garden Club Meeting CHARLTON - Come and join us! At the Charlton Garden Club’s Monday, November 12, 2017 meeting we will be constructing bat houses under the directions of Jen Brunelle and Ken Bulak. There is a $15 materials fee. Charlton Garden Club meetings are open to all interested in gardening and related themes. Whether you’re a novice or accomplished gardener, the Charlton Garden Club is a great place to meet other gardening enthusiasts, learn about plants and planting, and to share your gardening tips and experiences. Meetings are held at 7pm at the Charlton Federated Church. If interested in joining the Garden Club, please contact Co-Presidents, Virginia Charette at (508) 248-7300 or Marcia Liedigk at 508-434-0507. Sessions: If not a member but want to come There will be 2 seperate sessions. to make a bat box, please email thisThe first will be held in the after- tle42@me.com. noon from 1-4. The second will be
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Author Reading and Book Signing SOUTHBRIDGE - Welcome Chidren’s Author Mike Lewis to the November 15th Jacob Edwards Library on Saturday November 18 from 11am-noon. He Talk, Tears, & Tea (a Substance will be reading his newly published Abuse Family Support Group) book “The Great Thanksgiving LEICESTER - Do you have some- Food Fight” just in time for Thanksone struggling with an addiction? giving! Do you feel lost and alone? Please join us for Talk, Tears and Tea on Michael Lewis graduated from the Tuesday, November 15 from 7pm University of Massachusetts, Amto 8:30pm in the Police Department herst with a B.A. in English and a Community Room. Talk, Tears and minor in Drama. He worked in the Tea is a circle of support for those entertainment industry in Los Anneeding help in dealing with a loved geles for ten years. In addition to one suffering from opiates and oth- being a production assistant for sever drug addictions. We are offering eral Warner Bros. shows, Mike was our support, experieneces from the also an actor, appearing on several journey’s we have traveled while on television series such as Growing the path of a loved one suffering. We Pains, Who’s The Boss, Beauty and will help you navigate where to turn The Beast and Just The Ten Of Us. for treatment, share resources and As playwright-in-residence at the offer advice from our hearts. Any- Los Feliz Playhouse, Lewis’s work thing said at the meeting stays at the was favorably reviewed by The Los meeting. This is a no judgement safe Angeles Times, The Los Angeles zone. Meetings are held every 2nd Weekly, The Reader, and The Los Tuesday of every month. Angeles Independent. His 1998 film Getting Personal was accepted into November 16th numerous film festivals and aired on HBO, Cinemax, and The Lifetime ABCs of Opera with Greater Channel. “The Great Pirate ChristWorcester Opera mas Battle” was Mike’s first profesSOUTHBRIDGE - What exactly sionally published children’s book, is opera? Is it a snobby art form quickly followed by the sequel, “The that only elitists can enjoy? Or is Battle For The Knotty List”. The it a version of “pop music” that adventure series of Cap’n McNasty was written to speak to the heart and his crew of rapscallions continand entertain people like you and ues with publication of “The Great
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Author Meet & Greet at Booklovers’ Gourmet WBESTER- Meet Sharon HealyYang, author of Letter from a Dead Man, on Saturday, November 18 from 2pm to 4pm at Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main Street, Webster, MA. Free with books available for purchase. Call 508-949-6232 for more information. Sharon Healy-Yang is passionate about mysteries from the golden age, whether in a book or on the screen. Her fascination with mysteries and the 1940s drives her pleasure in crafting novels that recapture the wit, adventure, and suspense of the era. Known on the campus where she teaches as the lady with the 1940s hats, she has the great fortune to combine her love of literature and film in courses aimed to enkindle that same excitement in her students. Healy-Yang lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two cats, and an enormous collection of vintage films.
November 19th Thanksgiving Meat Raffles SOUTHBRIDGE - Come and buy your changes to win all the fixings for your Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 19 at 1pm! Turkey, stuffing, corn, squash and much more. Multiple winners for a Thanksigivng Dinner plus many second chance prizes of steaks, chicken, pork chops, bacon and other deliciousness. You can also buy a chance to win a TURDUCKEN for your family feast! 50/50 raffles.
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November 20th Friends of Jacob Edwards Library Holiday Book Sale SOUTHBRIDGE - The Friends of Jacob Edwards Library are organizing a Holiday Book Sale. Plenty of time to do your holiday gift shopping! Starting on Monday, November 20 at 9 am and running until December 23 the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge will be holding it’s Friends of Jacob Edwards Library Holiday Book Sale. Gently used books donated by the community will be available, book bags, pins, Cats Meouw creatiion, as well as the DVD Memories of Southbridge. Sponsored by Friends of Jacob Edwards Library.
November 21st Teen Dating Workshop SOUTHBRIDGE - On Tuesday, November 21 at 3pm the Jacob Edwards Library is holding a Teen Dating Workshop. Open to teens in grades 7-12 and their parents and caregivers. Love and relationships in high school can feel like an emotional roller-coaster. In this workshop, teens will discuss real-life scenarios and learn how to communicate their wants & needs in relationships, recognize red flags, prevent breakup violence, and what to say to friend in an unhealthy relationship. At the same time, parents and caregivers will be invited to explore their own values and learn how to support their teens through romantic relationships. Presented by New Hope.
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Dieting and dining out Dining out is big business. A 2016 Consumer Reports survey of more than 68,000 subscribers projected that Americans would spend $720 billion at restaurants in 2016 alone. That equates to nearly half of every food dollar spent in the United States. Dining out is a great way to try new things, experience new cultures without traveling overseas and spend time with friends and family. But men and women who are dieting or trying to gain greater control over the foods they eat may be nervous about dining out. Many restaurants feature nutritious foods that won’t compromise dieters’ goals of eating healthy. Dieters concerned about veering off course when they dine out can take the following steps to stay on course.
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Dining out with children Dining out at restaurants can be an enjoyable activity and a break from kitchen duties at home. Many people in both the United States and Canada dine out at least once a week. According to a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, 58 percent of American adults say they visit a restaurant during the week. The Canadian Restaurant Food Association has found around 23 percent of Canadians dine out once a week. Even busy families want to indulge. However, parents of young children may avoid restaurants because of apprehension about the experience. Getting ready for the restaurant excursion can help families avoid some of the common pitfalls. Patience and planning can help dining out with the family go smoothly.
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