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na vida nueva. A new life. Those three simple words seem entirely appropriate when talking about the men who go through The Hector Reyes House in Worcester in hopes of kicking drug habits that, in most cases, have completely taken over their lives. But putting down the needle or bottle and getting off drugs is only one part of the journey toward recovery. In order to stay sober, the men will need more than just a few weeks of detox. Much like schools in Worcester offer wraparound services to deal with the whole child, The Reyes House, which struggles to successfully graduate addicts every year, is trying to provide more than just a place to sober up. Most recently, a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Reyes House and Quinsigamond Community College served up an example of what can happen when community organizations join forces. This week’s cover story is about hope and change, brought about by a culinary arts program that trained about a dozen recovering addicts in food preparation. Many of them will go on to work in a restaurant being opened on Shrewsbury Street by The Reyes House. Hopefully, once their time at The Reyes House is complete, they will move on to jobs elsewhere in the community. It will not be easy and there is no guarantee all of them will make it; statistically, many of them will not. But the men we met appear determined to conquer the beast within and make something of their lives. They truly want una vide nueva.

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Citizenship for AIDS advocate caps a journey toward ‘life’ STEVEN KING

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inford Cunningham smiles a lot. The month of June gave him reason to smile even more. It was, to say the least, an exciting 30 days for the 36-year-old Jamaican immigrant. June 2 marked his sixth year working and advocating for AIDS Project Worcester (APW). June 15 was the seventh anniversary of his return to the country, after having been here several years earlier and returning to Jamaica. June was also Pride month, a time for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community to celebrate their sexuality. As a homosexual man, Cunningham is both confident in and proud of who he is. The previous month also just happens to be when Cunningham became a US Leaving Jamaica was not easy, citizen. Cunningham was one of but I felt I would not have been more than 620 people to be of any use to anyone if sworn in as a citizen during a I was dead. I would be of June 11 ceremony at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. His much better use alive and road to citizenship, not unlike in a safe space. many others who choose to — Linford Cunningham be recognized as Americans, was not an easy one. For Cunningham, it was especially Having first come to America 13 years trying, a matter of life and death. Despite ago in 2001, he would return to Jamaica in one of the most gravest of challenges to his 2004. His life would change forever when he health, Cunningham has chosen life. learned he was HIV positive.

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“I suspected I was HIV positive in 1998, 1999,” says Cunningham, who works as a housing case manager at APW. “The guy I dated in Jamaica was HIV positive, and I learned that when he died.” Despite his suspicions, Cunningham did not get tested until 2004. He admits to FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

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being sexually active before then, but says he practiced safe sex. His reluctance to get tested, he says, stemmed from fear - fear of not being able to afford the medication needed to stave off AIDS and fear of rejection in a country where tolerance of gays was in scarce supply. “Back in Jamaica,” says Cunningham, who ironically had been involved in HIV work since 1991, “there were not much services available to individuals living with HIV. I did not want to be stressing out over my HIV status. I needed to ensure I got a proper education and a proper job, which would enable me to purchase the medications. From experience, I knew people, once they found out, they stressed over it, and as a result they may die much faster.” Cunningham became infected, he says, through a relationship with an older man. “Other gay men in the community told me about it and I asked him about it, and he got upset,” Cunningham says. “He was an older person. It was that control thing and lack of empowerment on my part. We ended up having unprotected sex, and that went on for months and months and months. We broke up and one day a friend of his called me and asked me if I knew that man had died. They were at the hospital in Ward 9, and at that time Ward 9 at the hospital is where you went when you had AIDS.” Frightened and aware he may well have

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the disease, Cunningham decided against being tested. He came to the US in 2001, studying at a school in Minnesota. While there, he suffered frequent sinus infections. It could have been the weather, but looking back Cunningham knows it may have been the result of a compromised immune system. When he went back to Jamaica three years later, he noticed blood pooling in one of his eyes. Going to the doctor, he was told by a lab technician it was something that typically occurred with a weakened immune system. “Coupled with that,” says Cunningham, “I knew of friends who were dying [of AIDS] and I said it is time for me to get tested.” At the time, he was working for Jamaica AIDS Support for Life as a counseling and testing officer. His boss was the main counseling and testing officer. As such, she would receive any HIV testing results within the organization. Cunningham says she held onto to his for a while before telling him. “I guess she was having a difficult time,” he says, “not because she didn’t want me to know, but she wasn’t sure how I was going to respond. When she told me it was not really very shocking to me, because I had suspected it.” Armed with the certainty of a diagnosis, Cunningham became more active and involved in working with HIV victims. That meant speaking up more on behalf of those who suffered discrimination - and worse.

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“I became much more empowered and started doing more advocacy work,” he says. “Being in Jamaica and actively involved with the gay community, I was exposed to facing discrimination against me being a gay man, as well as working with other gay individuals exposed to discrimination - people being kidnapped, being beaten, being killed.” Cunningham suffered discrimination and threats to his own life, including an instance shortly after he had returned from America. Cunningham was playing music in his apartment, when one of his neighbors turned off the main circuit breaker. When Cunningham turned it back on, the man turned it back off. “I was mad, I was upset and I am very effeminate, and he said to me why don’t I go back to being my battyman self? It is a derogatory term to describe a gay man in Jamaica,” Cunningham says. “I went to the police station because he was threatening me. He had a switchblade. While I was waiting to make a report, one officer came up and when I told him what transpired, his response to me was if I’m a fish I should not waste his time.” Fish, he explains, is another derogatory term for a gay man in Jamaica. Cunningham went to his office and returned to the police station with his boss. “I was told to file a report with the sergeant,”

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BUSTED DRUG BUST: Police, on Thursday, June 26, accompanied by K-9 Brie, a narcotic detection dog, entered the Stay Connected store of 95 Pleasant St. with a search warrant for 37-year-old Andres Pichardo and 35-year-old Ricardo Argomas. Behind the counter police found marijuana, heroin, packing material, a firearm and ammunition. Police, with a warrant, also found heroin, packing material and drug paraphernalia at 1296 Main St., Apartment 1. In total, police seized 22 grams, over $7,000 worth, of heroin. Argomas, 35 of 40 Hitchcock Rd., and Pichardo, 37, of 1296 Main St., Worcester, were charged with Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card, Conspiracy to Violate Controlled Substance Laws, Possession of a Class A Substance with Intent to Distribute (Second or Subsequent Offense for Argomas), Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card, Use of a Firearm in a Felony, and Improper Storage of a Firearm. A PREEMPTIVE STRIKE: Police, on Thursday, June 26, at 10 p.m. responded to a call at an apartment building on Tirrell Street concerning a fight. Upon arrival, police found a 25-year-old male suffering from stab wounds and a 19-year-old and 60-year-old male suffering from head injuries. As police began investigating the scene, the 19-year-old, identified as Wilson Brito, allegedly began attacking the 25-year-old stabbing victim. Police were finally able to apprehend Brito, who ignored all verbal commands from the officers. Brito, 19, of 83 Mill St., Apartment 1, Worcester, was charged with Assault and Battery and Resisting Arrest.

{ citydesk } CITIZENSHIP continued from page 7 having to return to Jamaica. Cunningham Cunningham says. “I remember when I finished says he is currently healthy, with a CD4 (white filing the report the sergeant, he wrote the report blood cell) count of almost 700 and a viral load and gave it to me and said, ‘Hold onto this he says is almost undetectable. because if I keep it here Now a citizen, the smile he PHOTO SUBMITTED it’s going to go missing.’” usually wears is even broader. His He was ultimately colleague, Martha Akstin, director driven to leave Jamaica of community relations for APW, when he started says it is genuine. receiving threatening “[Cunningham’s] very phone calls related comfortable in who he is,” Akstin to his sexuality by says. “That smile and that look someone he knew. is what I see 98 percent of the When he turned to the time. It’s that 2 percent that you courts, he was given a don’t see it when there’s probably restraining order and something going on. He has told he could serve it wonderful ideas for the agency and himself. how we can grow and service more “I said uh-uh, this populations.” is nuts,” Cunningham He is seen by a doctor every six says. “I decided I had months and continues his advocacy Linford Cunningham, had enough. Leaving work. Cunningham admits to advocate for AIDS Project harboring feelings for his native Jamaica was not easy, but I felt I would not Worcester, became a US country. have been of any use to citizen last month after “As much as I’m enjoying being anyone if I was dead. I a citizen here in America,” he fleeing his home country, would be of much better says, “I would have loved to have Jamacia, seven years ago. use alive and in a safe been able to stay back home and space.” contribute toward the economical He moved to Worcester and worked in growth and development of the country, but Rutland, before joining APW. In 2008, he was the manner in which I would have had to stay awarded asylum, offering him protection from there would not have spelled life.”

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been joked that if Mike O’Brien showed up with his new employer, WinnCompanies, for the ribbon cutting on the new Voke Lofts in Worcester this week, he would do so in Oz-like fashion. That is to say, he would stay behind the scenes. Well, the former city manager was in attendance, and while he was not exactly the man behind the curtain, he did stay relatively low-key once the actual ceremony started. While his boss, Gilbert Winn, emceed a rather long event in the open and sun-splashed courtyard of the new mixed-rate housing complex, O’Brien was seen chatting quietly with his new colleagues and bringing Winn some water, while also whispering something in his ear. It might have been something like, “Jazz it up, maestro!” Indeed, with O’Brien not taking part in the speaking part of the ceremony, something was missing - the Mike-isms Worcester had grown so accustomed to hearing. There was no “can do, will do,” no “ignoring the cognoscenti,” no witty cracks at someone in the audience. Before and after the ceremony, however, O’Brien clearly basked in the congratulations, “how you been” and seeing former colleagues and community partners. “It’s like coming to a family reunion,” he said. “You feel like you’re part of something bigger.” One couldn’t help but point out to O’Brien, as if he wasn’t already aware, that his name has been dragged into discussions of a possible strong mayor in Worcester. He steered clear of that, but admitted to missing the job. “I miss the people, my staff, terribly. I miss my partners in the community.” Is a return in the offing? “I think public service flows through my veins, but there’s a time and a place.” Stay tuned ...

STRONG WILLED: Ah, the slow, hot, news-less

days of summer. They don’t last long, but when they arrive without fail each year, the media and public glom onto the closest thing to juicy they can find. While it may not qualify as juicy, per se, talk of a possible strong mayor in Worcester is getting its play once more. It has been discussed for years, of course, but with City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. leaving in October and a July 15 deadline for applicants, the strong mayor rumors are swirling again. Is it time to take it seriously? Until someone or some people approach the city with a petition (one way to start process) or councilors, through Home Rule Petition, seek legislative approval for a vote of the people (the other way to do it), no. Some folks might think the timing is right for a move to be made, but it would seem to do anything to help land a qualified city manager (would you take the job if you thought the city could eventually nix the entire position?). One thing appears evident: people are not happy with city government right now. “When we did the listening tour for the city manager, people felt disconnected [from government] somehow,” says Mayor Joe Petty, who would be a probable candidate for strong mayor. “I was caught by surprise. There’s a perception out there that people are disconnected I think that’s why people would want a strong mayor.”

JUST IN CASE: Oh, and for the record, if you were wondering whether Augustus has filed an application for permanent city manager, the entirely unsurprising word is he has not.

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Staying on the topic of strong mayor, the question becomes: Is there an appetite among councilors for pursuing a change of government (assuming that an outside petition did not come their way)? Not all the councilors could be reached on this short week, but there seemed to be a sort of “eh” attitude about it. Petty says, “I could go either way. I haven’t really thought about it.” At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman and District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen are both in the “not sure” column at the moment. Rosen appears to be the last of the Mohicans on the Council in holding out hope that Augustus will stay as city manager. “I’m still leaning toward Ed Augustus,” he says, adding with a laugh, “If we can’t make him our city manager, let’s make Ed Augustus our strong mayor.” Bergman still has reservations, but says he is “less opposed than I was in the past.” Among the positives of a strong mayor form of government, he says: “having one person make the decisions and having one spokesperson for the city.” District 3 Councilor George Russell says he would be in favor of putting it on a ballot even though he is, “still not sold on it.” But, he adds, “It’s a very long process and our focus should be on getting a strong city manager.” AtLarge Councilor Mike Gaffney, admitting he has had his battles with the city manager form of government, nonetheless would be a “no” vote on moving ahead on a Home Rule Petition.

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FUTURE. A DIFFERENT TACT: Whether voters jump unhesitatingly on her bandwagon remains to be

seen, but Attorney General Martha Coakley, who is running for governor, certainly seems to be doing things different than when she took victory for granted and ended up losing a US Senate race to upstart Republican Scott Brown. For starters, she is assuming responsibility for the loss and admitting she screwed up. Second, although she is not exactly driving around in a pickup truck, she appears to be doing more of the direct-to-the-people thing. She is also irting a bit with church and state. During the recent opening of her Worcester campaign headquarters at 256 Park Ave., right next door to El Basha Restaurant, Coakley said she had just come from a church event and started talking about Jacob’s Ladder, a segue into saying how all Bay Staters should be able to climb the ladder.

FACES IN THE CROWD: There was, of course, a distinct Woostah avor to the gathering at Coakley’s headquarters Sunday, June 29, but it was nice to see Blackstone Valley represented as well. Former Uxbridge Selectman and Planning Board Member Marian Baker was there, as was Lisa Mosczynski, whose mother, Shirley, is a former Douglas selectman. Coming out for Worcester was Mosaic’s Brenda Jenkins, school security chief Rob Pezzella, School Committee member Dianna Biancheria and 17th Worcester District Democratic state rep hopeful Moses Dixon. He is locked in a campaign with fellow Democrats Mike Germain, a former city councilor, and Doug Belanger, a Leicester selectman. The winner of their primary faces Republican Kate Campanale. A REAL WORKOUT: The aforementioned Gaffney is known to work out, having posted pictures of his home gym on his Facebook page. He has been getting in quite the workout outside lately, as he stumps for two Republican candidates headed for elections this year. The aforementioned Campanale has been at Gaffney’s side frequently at events, as has Stephanie Fattman. The latter, of course, is challenging incumbent Democrat Steve Abraham for register of probate. Her husband, Ryan, a state rep, is shooting for the Senate as he challenges incumbent Democrat Richard Moore. The trio of Campanale, Gaffney and Fattman (now there’s a law ďŹ rm for you) popped up recently at both the Asian and Juneteenth festivals in Worcester. Gaffney had been rumored a potential probate candidate before Fattman jumped in the race. Lest you think Gaffney is supporting an all- GOP slate this year, he is not - he is in Democratic state rep hopeful Josh Perro’s corner in the 16th Worcester District.

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WINN-ING: Revisiting our earlier mention of WinnCompanies’ new Voke Lofts near

Gateway Park, here are some interesting tidbits about the project: After 30 days of occupancy, the building was 85 percent leased, with 100 other applicants waiting for an apartment; past Worcester Vocational School grads worked on the project; Becker College, according to Gilbert Winn, will offer free computer classes to residents; more than 230 construction jobs were created, along with three permanent jobs; Winn donated $25,000 to the NEADS foundation to help train a special assistance dog; $1.2 million in city HOME funds went toward the project; O’Brien convinced Winn to join the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce recently; there are 42 affordable units and 42 market-rate units in the building, among the choicest of which is a two bedroom, two bath duplex.

WHOSE IS IT? Tom Valenti owns a single-family house at 100 Orient St. Next door is

a triple-decker. Through an easement, he shares a driveway with those occupants. The rub, however, is that the driveway is not on his property, even though on a city map, much of it is shown on his side of the property line. The other rub is, as it turns out, Valenti has been paying the taxes on the driveway when he should not have been. He says City Assessor Bill Ford admitted an employee erred recently when telling Valenti that the driveway was his - it is not. Ford also told him that, while it was a gaffe - and while he should not be paying taxes on it - the actual amount comes out to pennies on the dollar. Valenti says the assessor assures him the problem will be ďŹ xed, although not for the past ďŹ scal year. If Valenti did not ďŹ le an abatement, he would not be eligible for reimbursement on that.

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hree stories in the news have me shaking my bottle-blond skull, hoping desperately that the fact that I’m deaf as a haddock in one ear led me to hear wrong: Welcome to Creepyville! Just when I thought all those sci-ďŹ ďŹ‚icks about mind control were nothing more than the fruits of fertile imaginations, I awaken to the news that Facebook has been playing with our heads! In an effort to gauge Facebookers’ reactions, the social media monster has been loading news feeds with stories both emotionally charged and incendiary. Facebook has been using its users – and not in a good way. It wasn’t bad enough that a constant stream of goofy quizzes designed to determine our likes and dislikes. (“Which Game of Thrones character are you? Take this test!â€?) Advertisers have been mining that information for quite awhile. This latest bombshell – that a study was conducted, without users’ knowledge, to measure emotional reactions to news items well, it simply reeks of Big Brother. Long ago I realized that FB recognized me as a aming liberal. Posts that make the Tea

Party members look like cretinous yahoos have ooded my news feed for eons, and Rachel Maddow’s blog is a staple, as is Jon Stewart’s daily assault on stupidity. It never bothered me until my age and gender were factored in and ads for hot ash remedies, Depends and face lifts began appearing. The ads for OurTime.com – a dating site for the decrepit – followed the Polident pop-ups. Rub my face in it, Facebook, why don’tcha? Anyway, this latest mind manipulation goes a bit too far. I feel like Charley from “Flowers for Algernon,â€? for cryin’out loud. What next? Hypnosis via my cellphone? “You are getting very sleepy‌when Siri counts to ďŹ ve, you will suddenly need, want and have to possess a bucket of chicken whenever you hear the words “special recipe.â€? Next on my list of “Are you efďŹ n’ kidding me?â€? items: The Supreme Court. Actually, the Supreme Court holds both spots. The decision to allow anti-abortion protesters to march right up in the faces of the women seeking the procedure was one news feed post that would have measured my blood pressure as OTC, or “off the charts,â€? for the aforementioned Facebook experiment. The

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were apparently too sensitive to provide contraception coverage for workers, so the Supreme Court said: “There, there, don’t you worry ‘bout a thing. We’ll make sure those whoring females who stock your shelves can’t make you pay for their lusty mistakes and ďŹ lthy desires.â€? Then Justice Scalia shoved Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the ground and stomped on her for casting the dissenting vote. Just kidding! Sorta. Clarence Thomas should remove himself from any and all decisions involving women. He’s historically misogynistic; he has no business deciding anything that pertains to the female anatomy. He eats big bowls of Creepios for breakfast. There you have it: three news items guaranteed to cause my knee to jerk uncontrollably and my right eye to twitch. I’m coming close to unplugging everything that carries information and canceling my newspaper delivery. I’m sure that somewhere, someone is taking note of this, and I will soon see pop-ups for anxiety meds, ophthalmologic ointment and Bible study classes. Happy Independence Day – I’ll spend it reminiscing about what those words once meant.

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Una vida nueva A NEW LIFE AS ADDICTS COOK UP RECOVERY Walter Bird Jr.

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The men line up patiently for a turn at the sink in the kitchen at the Worcester Senior Center. Each washes his hands thoroughly, dries them clean, then grabs a pair of plastic gloves, slips them on his hands and walks over to the food prep table. On it is a list of ingredients for chorizo, which will be stuffed inside chicken breasts for a meal later that night. The men study the list intently before finding what they need in a walk-in cooler. In short order, 32-year-old Carlos Medina is chopping away at several onions; he needs five cups worth and, holding up a measuring cup, he tells an observer, “I need to fill five of these.”

There are about a half dozen men busily at work on the recipe. About a half hour later, another group of men enters the kitchen to replace them. They follow the same routine: washing and drying their hands, donning a pair of gloves to handle the food and continuing with the food prep. Medina’s group is done for the day, and they toss their gloves in the trash, hang up their aprons and say goodbye to the kitchen staff that had been watching them. They all will return that night, by which time the food will have been prepared and ready to serve. It will be their night in more ways than one; they will graduate from a culinary arts program representing a first-time partnership between Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) and The Hector Reyes House, which serves Latino men and where most of them have lived in recovery from drug addiction. The 32-year-old Medina is one of them. He has been at The Hector Reyes House two months and says he is seven months clean after a life of addiction to heroin and crack cocaine and being involved in gangs as a member of the Latin Kings. He was released from jail in April, after a stint on possession, breaking and entering, trespassing and other charges. He entered The Reyes House on May 13.

Pat Hutchinson, Quinsigamond Community College coordinator of Hospitality and Recreation Management, talks to students about the stuffing recipe they will be preparing. “I wanted to seek recovery,” says Medina, who grew up with two parents who used drugs. He was 17 when his father died, and that is when he became involved in gangs. To say he made the wrong choices in his life would be an understatement, but Medina says he is committed to changing all that. “I’ve made the right decisions to be where I am today,” he says. On its own, the collaboration between The Reyes House and QCC would prove a unique and fruitful one, but this venture is even more than that. Up to 15 of the organization’s 25 residents had the opportunity recently to take part in the culinary arts program through QCC. Twelve (13, if you count Jose Colon, a counselor and assistant program director at The Reyes House) took advantage

of the opportunity, and all of them graduated this month with certificates that deem them, if not quite yet chef material, ready to work in a restaurant. And that is where things get really interesting.

SOMETHING COOKING Juan Carlos Molina stands

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class run by Pat Hutchinson, professor and coordinator of Hospitality and Recreation Management at QCC, the refurbished restaurant will serve as their launching pad into the working world.

Although it will offer job opportunities to those who went through the culinary arts class, the restaurant is not part of the program. As yet, the eatery is unnamed, but Una Vida Nueva has a good ring to it. It means “a new life,” and for just about all the men who find their way to The Reyes House that is exactly what they are searching for a new life. Molina is 27 and has spent five years in prison. Like Medina, his drugs of choice have been heroin and cocaine. Before coming to The Reyes House last month, Molina was in Boston. He has family, but says he did not want them to suffer from his struggles. He did not take part in the cooking program; instead, you can find him just about every day at the restaurant, where he puts to good use a talent he was never taught. Molina painted the

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mural you will see in one of the main rooms of the restaurant. Along the trim between the walls and ceiling he painted flower petals. He can stay at The Reyes House from six months to a year. After that, he could move into the transition house or in with relatives. Molina says he would prefer to stay at the transition, or sober, house. It is, quite simply, called Casa Reyes. From there, he hopes to tap into either his talent as an artist or a painter - he would like to become a tattoo artist. He says he is also a barber. “That’s all the skills I’ve got,” he says. “I’m just trying to get a job and trying to save money so I

can do what I like to do.” He would eventually like to be able to help his mother, who resides in Clinton. “Staying sober,” Molina says, “that’s the main thing.”

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then again nothing in their lives has been. Even if they somehow manage to survive the demons that torture them, and find their way to The Reyes House, which receives $430,000 a year in funding from the state Department of Public Health and is run under the umbrella of the Latin American Health Alliance (LAHA), success is not by any means guaranteed. Only 40 percent of the 90 or so addicts who go through The Reyes House a year actually make it through and graduate to the transition house. It is more commonly known by its residents, approximately 80 percent of whom either are or were homeless, as the sober house. The Reyes House, which opened April 1, 2009, offers primary care - provided by Castiel - and infectious disease treatment. Starting Sept. 10, residents will have access to psychiatric services.

The nonprofit Reyes House was founded by Hector Reyes. Sadly, he died July 4, 2009, just three months after it opened. Under the LAHA, which Reyes also helped establish, The Reyes House is the only exclusively Latino treatment center in Central Mass. For up to a year, residents go through three phases of recovery while at The Reyes House, which has been recognized with several awards, including the Katherine Erskine Award in Medicine, the Centro Las Americas Newcomer Award, Massachusetts Social Worker Association Award and National Hispanic Medical Association Poster Award. During the initial phase, residents remain confined to the in-house program, where they work on establishing daily routines and start treatment. The transitional phase takes place between the second and sixth months, with resident allowed to leave the house for outside activities. It is during this phase that the men start transitioning to an independent lifestyle. The final, or graduation, phase takes place from the seventh through nine months, where residents receive final preparation for leaving The Reyes House and, hopefully, able to stay sober on their own. By this time, some of the residents, most of whom come to The Reyes House without a high school diploma, will have earned a GED, or high school equivalency. As the numbers suggest, not everyone who goes through The Reyes House will come out on the other side a changed man. Medina could slip up, so could Molina. But then, so could any of the residents. They are, after all, there because they had nowhere else to go; many, but not all, of them landed in jail at some point and ended up at The Reyes House as part of their release. While some fail, others flourish. Jose Colon is among the biggest success stories you will find at The Reyes House.

‘Now A BLESSING’ 48, Colon is a counselor and assistant program director at The Reyes House. He was a resident for one year before moving over the sober house for another

My life is a blessing. Today I understand what a man is. I never knew what a man was. It’s a person who is responsible, who is there to help and not look for something in return. It means being there for family. I have two daughters that are my life. I’m not the same person I was. — Jose Colon 12

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year. Now he lives on his own. That he made it this far is really nothing short of a miracle.

Colon grew up in New York City with a mother who was beaten regularly by his father. Colon ended up moving in with another family member to escape, but what should have been a saving grace only yielded more heartache and pain. “I was sexually molested by a friend of the family when I was 8,” Colon says. “It made me a rebellious kid. It turned me into a monster.” He turned to gang life, drugs and crime. He shot heroin, snorted cocaine and did just about every drug he could find. Telling anyone in the gang about what he had gone through was out of the question. “That,” Colon says using a street phrase, “would have punched a hole in my g-card.” His drug habit took a toll on him physically. “I caught Hepatitis C and it only cost me $10,” Colon says sarcastically of the disease he contracted by sharing a used needle. “That’s how much it cost for that bag [of heroin].” Colon, who is also diabetic, served more than 20 years in prison and ended up living

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under a bridge in Springfield. By his own admission, he headed nowhere — and fast. “I was no good, I was a loser,” he says. “I finally said I couldn’t continue living like this. I was going to die.” Colon came to Worcester in 2009 as a client at Community HealthLink, which among other things serves people with drug and alcohol addictions. It was there that Colon finally revealed the painful secret of having been sexually abused. Having met Hector Reyes in detox, Colon ultimately went to The Reyes House when it opened. Hector Reyes opened the house out of his own experiences as an addict and a desire to help Latinos like himself. In the years since, Colon has earned his GED through QCC and has taken classes on substance abuse counseling in Boston. He is five years sober and caring for two beloved children. “My life is a blessing,” says Colon. “Today I understand what a man is. I never knew what a man was. It’s a person who is responsible, who is there to help and not look for something in return. It means being there for family. I have two daughters that are my life. I’m not the same person I was.”

Louis Gonzalez, Juan Torres and Jose Torres consult the recipe while sautéing onions for their chorizo stuffing.

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for good or have a relapse, in some ways all the men who go through The Reyes House are not who they were. That holds especially true for the group, which included Colon, that went through the culinary class through QCC. Many of them admitted that, 10 years ago, or even five years ago, they could not see themselves making it out of the streets alive, let alone find themselves in a kitchen, preparing a meal for a party in their honor. That is part of what makes the partnership between The Reyes House and QCC so special - and so significant.

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Juan Carlos Molina drinks coffee in the newly painted dining room at the former Dante’s Restaurant, now owned by The Reyes House. drugs when he was just 21. “He went from rehab home to rehab home,” Gonzalez says of Joel Mestas, who lived in Puerto Rico. “I saw him die.” In Worcester, Gonzalez became involved with The Reyes House as a volunteer. Almost immediately, she says, “destiny brought me to a department [at QCC] that allowed for me to understand what the needs were out in the community, to the point that I could steer toward helping this particular house.” The culinary program led by Hutchinson was born out of a $6,000 strategic planning grant through QCC’s Office of Institutional Research and Planning. The idea was to train residents in food handling and preparation, graduate them with ServSafe certification, and place them into jobs. The program was held at the Worcester Senior Center, where QCC has classroom space and where it rents time in the kitchen. It was a pilot model, and while there have been failures when it comes to residents of The Reyes House falling back into drugs, the program proved an overwhelming success. Not one participant missed a class and all of them passed with a grade of 80 or better. “I have been in many other communities and have not seen a program and collaboration like here in Worcester,” Gonzalez says. “When you have 100-percent success, you have found something very, very good that you have to replicate or try to replicate.” The program has been cathartic for Gonzalez in that it has helped her deal with the loss of her nephew. This year, she says, marks the 10th anniversary of his death. “For me, this is a great closure,” she says.

“I did something for him. Even though I didn’t do something directly for him, I did something for a collection of people like him.”

‘Forty-year-old AN AWESOMELuis EXPERIENCE’ Torres has been part of the success. Like Colon, his life could have gone in an entirely different and tragic direction - and for a while, it did. Born in Fitchburg and raised in Puerto Rico, Torres also suffered sexual abuse by a family member. In his case, it was his own father.

“I didn’t have a healthy childhood,” he says quietly. When he was 16, he received help buying a plane ticket back to the US, and went to live with his mother. He did not tell her what had happened with his father. “I didn’t know how to deal with it,” Torres says. “I medicated myself with heroin, cocaine and alcohol, anything that made me forget the past.” Torres was lucky, in that he never ended up in jail. But even though he had moved in with his mother, the problems did not go away. He landed back on the streets in short order. He got clean once when he was 23, but started using again. The cycle continued for years. It was not until he was 38 that Torres decided to seek help. He went to Community

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HealthLink, then to The Reyes House. He says he has been clean for a year and four months. He now resides at the sober house, where he has been for 10 months. As for the sexual abuse that traumatized him at such a young age, Torres is now able to verbalize what he kept inside for so long. “I have therapy now and I talk about it, and I also talk to my roommate,” he says, adding the communication has helped keep him from using drugs again. “So far, I’ve got a pretty good handle on it.” Torres appears to have benefited from the cooking program as much as anybody. He had cooked before, preparing meals for residents at The Reyes House on Saturdays and Sundays. Now, however, he has "the paper" that could help him land a real job. Medina, too, enjoyed the program, which he says taught him patience, openmindedness and how to focus on goals and objectives. “I love it," he says. "Working in the kitchen is something I always wanted to do. It's been an awesome experience." Part of why the men may have liked cooking so much, says Castiel, is because they hold their mothers in such high regard. To be able to actually cook in the kitchen, like their mothers, is a big deal, she says. Adding in the restaurant component, and giving residents the chance to remodel the building themselves, only adds to the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. “When you give people a chance to do this, that's what they need to feel like a part of society," Castiel says. "It's not just the program. It's housing, its jobs, it's all those things working together." The doctor admits the numbers of those who successfully go through The Reyes House leave a lot of room for improvement. “It sucks," she says of the roughly 60-percent failure rate. "It's probably the lowest rate you'll see in medicine. We are putting a band-aid on the problem and not solving it. We can keep them in a structured environment and thing go well. What happens after they leave? They can get temporary jobs, and then what? There's a lot more we need to do and this is just part of the process." More partnerships like the program through QCC, Castiel says, are crucial if The Reyes House is to continue helping residents and improve its success rate. Helping addicts kick the habit is just one step; giving them something to strive for once they are clean is imperative. “Here's QCC who committed to our residents who want to change their lives," says Castiel. "To me, this is like raising kids and showing them the world. I love that." Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-7493166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@ worcestermagazine.com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook.

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Above: Juan Carlos Molina stands in front of a mural that he painted in the lobby of a new cafe owned by The Reyes House. Right: Deborah Gonzalez, director of Community Bridges at Quinsigamond Community College.

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or more people at the pub each time Mexico or Brazil have played. “This is where you come to be with people with a passion for the game,” says Bazzano.

Every four years the World Cup has the unique ability to connect people from all corners of the earth through a relatively simple means: soccer. Whether the month-long summer tournament provides an opportunity to watch soccer for the first time since the last World Cup or added incentive to spend every minute of free time glued to the TV, it provides a chance to celebrate.

Unlike most celebrations, however, World Cup celebrations are two-fold. They are a chance to come together, to enjoy highquality athletic entertainment and to enjoy the good-spirited fun of watching sports with a group of people. On the other hand, the World Cup is also a time to treasure ethnic and cultural differences in our own communities. It is a time to seek out the comforts of one’s ethnic community while simultaneously taking part in a worldwide event. To be sure, events like the World Cup do not come around too often and the people of Worcester are making sure that they do not miss out on the celebration.

A PLACE TO WATCH For Paul Curley, owner of the Grey Hound Pub of 139 Water St. in Worcester, there is no better time for his business, or for his personal interests, than the World Cup. Curley is a huge soccer and rugby fan and has always been disappointed that the Worcester community at large does not “key in on those two sports.”

“When I opened the Grey Hound Pub in 2005, I created it to be an extension of my personality,” says Curley. In addition to his own preferences, Curley wanted to create a sports bar featuring the two sports that are less popular in the United States to satisfy a legitimate business need. “I did not want to be another bar showing American football. I wanted to be different and standout from the crowd. I am trying to fill a void.” He went to work acquiring premium

A GROUP TO WATCH WITH Although these games draw large crowds across Worcester, everyone is not watching the same game, so to speak. While a joyous roar erupted from the American supporters watching the USA versus Ghana game at the Grey Hound Pub, Laura Suroviak watched as a stunned silence settled over the young African American men who had gathered at Noamesco, a Ghanaian sports bar.

Soccer fans watch the USA versus Germany game at the Grey Hound Pub on Water Street. European channels such as beIN and Fox Soccer Plus, channels that show a wide selection of European soccer and rugby matches. Curley has also taken the time to ensure that the pub has good acoustics and that soccer and rugby games are given preference on the three TVs. And his efforts have paid off. “The Grey Hound Pub now has a very dedicated following for rugby and soccer,” he says. “If there is a big game, people come here.” With the Grey Hound Pub’s reputation it has developed into being one of the premier places to watch World Cup games. For USA’s opening game against Ghana at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 16, Curley had to hire a doorman and double up on bartenders because the pub was standing room only. When John Brooks Jr. scored a late, dramatic go-ahead goal to secure the victory for the United States, Curley said that you could hear the cheering from the gas station two streets away. The atmosphere at Grey Hound Pub on

Thursday, June 26 was incredible as the USA took on Germany in an important game for USA’s chances to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Over 40 USA-clad people crowded into the intimate space at noon and the air was full of soccer discussions and anxious laughter. The USA supporters were quick to clap and cheer for any small USA success or German miscue and, as the game went on, people who were walking along Water Street stopped at the big open windows of Grey Hound Pub to watch and cheer along. There was an undeniable sense of camaraderie. “I like the atmosphere here,” says 53-yearold Worcester resident Sal Bazzano, who has been at the Grey Hound for each of the USA’s three games. “You feel the excitement and the tension. The people here really know the game.” Even when the USA national team is not playing, the Grey Hound Pub has drawn a good crowd. More than 20 people filled the pub to watch England play Uruguay on a Thursday afternoon and there have been 10

Suroviak, a coordinator for Cultural Exchange Through Soccer, an organization responsible for running the three-day Worcester World Cup tournament in August, took the opportunity to watch the USA versus Ghana game at Noamesco to connect with some of her soccer-loving friends. By all accounts, this decision makes her a rarity. Many World Cup followers in Worcester seek out others who hail from the same country when their team plays. “A lot of immigrants have a strong allegiance to [their home country],” says Suroviak. Even those who are not immigrants themselves but who have roots in countries playing in the World Cup gravitate towards others from the shared home country. These ethnic communities make up a large portion of Worcester; in fact, Suroviak has a difficult time naming what countries playing in the World Cup were not represented here in Worcester. And when kickoff rolls around, people will crowd into restaurants, pubs and bars that share an ethnic affiliation. She mentions Anokye Chrome, Pampas Churrascaria and Plaza Azteca as hotspots for Ghanaian, Brazilian and Mexican fans, respectively. Of course, not everyone chooses to watch the World Cup outside of the home. For people like jCarlos Cobos, a Worcesterite supporting Ecuador in the 2014 World Cup, watching the game at home with family and friends is a good option. “The Ecuadorians here in the States get together at home with family and friends to continued on page 18

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Livingston Taylor’s life story is rather extraordinary. The son of Isaac Taylor, dean of the Medical School at University of North Carolina, he grew up in a household which included three musical siblings, including American music legend James, plus sister Kate, and the late Alex. Livingston Taylor experienced considerable success as a recording artist, but there is much more to the man. A professor at Berklee College of Music since 1984, he teaches a popular course, Stage Performance. A book of the same name has been drawn from his classes. On Taylor’s website, he includes a page that features the bios and music of his prized students.

On Friday, July 11, Taylor will perform at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall. This will not be Taylor’s first visit to Worcester, though, as it is the location of his very first professional performance. “I played at the Y-Not Coffeehouse in 1968 when I was 17 years old!” he enthuses. “You bet I played Worcester before.” A natural storyteller, his WORLD CUP WORCESTER continued from page 17

support our team,” says Cobos. He describes the experience of watching Ecuador play with his family and friends as a collective spirit, with everyone loudly expressing their emotional swings in unison during a game. Suroviak can attest to how vocal soccer fans in Worcester are during their home country’s games. “At Noamesco there was a lot of noise and excitement [when Ghana scored],” she says with a chuckle.

FROM TV SCREENS TO WORCESTER’S GREENS The World Cup celebration will not end on Friday, July 13, with the championship game in Brazil. Rather, the World Cup will spark a soccer frenzy that will last throughout the summer. That is what Suroviak hopes, at least. “People who aren’t as connected to the

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performances are sprinkled with humorous and engaging banter. Equally adept on piano and guitar, his shows cross over many musical genres, including folk-rock, gospel, Broadway, jazz and more. Taylor expounds on the relationship between performer and audience, which he calls “completely one-sided.” “The performer needs you. You do not need them,” he insists. “Good performers understand that their audience… is their salvation. When they’re in the presence of their audience, they feel as though their life is being saved.” And, he passionately adds, “It’s a relief that they are literally renewing your existence.” Back in 1970, Taylor became one of the first acts to sign on the then-newly developed Capricorn record label. The self-titled debut album, produced by Jon Landau (also known as being Bruce Springsteen’s manager/producer in the early days), was released the same year his brother James released “Sweet Baby James.” The album included “Carolina Day,” a minor hit. In 1979 and again the following year, Taylor had Top 40 hits with “I Will Be In Love With You” and “First Time Love.” 1980 also

Pat Kilray and Sal Bazzano watch the USA versus Germany game at the Grey Hound Pub on Water Street.

saw the release of the song “Pajamas,” which he and his wife Maggie turned into a children’s book. Taylor has also written songs that were recorded by his brother James, including “I Can Dream of You,” “Goin’ Round One More Time” and “Boatman.” During the ’80s, Taylor was the host of “This Week’s Music,” a TV show which was syndicated nationally. In 1984, he began his career at Berklee College of Music. He continued releasing albums into the ’90s, including “Unsolicited Material,” released in 1994, a live set which captures the essence of his performances. Just before the millennium, “Carolina Day: The Livingston Taylor Collection” was made available. Taylor, a natural born communicator, is blessed with eternal boyish enthusiasm, which he imparts on his concert audiences, as well as his students. His classes on stage performance are among the most sought after by new arrivals to Berklee. His website page, titled New Noise, “is a place where I can host my former students,” Taylor says, enthusiastically rattling off their names. Though Taylor loves to teach, he says his favorite thing to do is “write songs and bring them to an audience. I’m a good songwriter, and I love the way I’ve crafted a lot of my songs, and it makes them fun to be able to play and sing.” He mentions “Call Me Carolina” and “I Must Be Doing Something Right” as personal favorites. He cites Jerome Kern, Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein as songwriters he admires. He is quick to add: “But I do love to teach. Teaching ain’t far behind.” Taylor brings endless enthusiasm to every one of his performances, simply because, as he states, “the audience is my salvation. God, I love my audience.” He adds, “They don’t have to love me, I love them enough for the both of us.” See Livingston Taylor live at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester on Friday, July 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 each. Mechanicshall.org. sport are paying attention now,” she says. “Hopefully soccer fever carries over [into the Worcester World Cup tournament which will take place from August 8 to August 10].” If Cobos is any indication, the World Cup will definitely have this effect. “We talk about soccer all of the time now because of the World Cup,” he says. “We play a lot of soccer too – two or three times a week – and there are two fall tournaments (including the Worcester World Cup) in Worcester in which people from a lot of different countries will play.” “[The Worcester World Cup] is an opportunity for different cultural groups to get positive recognition and an opportunity for many people to see the diverse ethnic communities in the city,” says Suroviak. That is truly the beauty of soccer: it has the power, whether being watched at the Grey Hound or at home with family and friends or played in a citywide tournament, to bring ethnic communities together to celebrate their differences and their shared love of the sport.

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Rutland’s 4th of July Celebration Thursday, July 3, from 4:30-10:30 p.m. Various locations in Rutland

The town’s Independence Day celebration begins at 4:30 p.m. with a chicken barbecue behind the town’s fire station. At 5 p.m., also at the fire station, will be a strawberry festival. From 7-10:30 p.m. The Help Wanted Band will perform on the town common. The evening ends with a fireworks display at 9:20 p.m. rutlandma-4thofjuly.org.

Fitchburg Downtown Block Party and Fireworks Thursday, July 3, from 5-10:30 p.m. Downtown Fitchburg

The city of Fitchburg celebrates Independence Day with its annual downtown block party, from 5-9 p.m. with bouncy houses, face painting, train rides, jugglers, live music, swing dancing, a video game truck, classic cars and more. The Thayer Symphony Orchestra will perform on Main Street at 8:30 p.m. A fireworks display will begin at 10 p.m., launched from Rollstone Hill.

West Brookfield Town Common Bandstand: Beatles for Sale! Thursday, July 3, from 6:30-10 p.m. West Brookfield Town Common, School Street, West Brookfield

The Friends of the West Brookfield Town Common Bandstand welcome the public to join them for an extended live performance by Beatles For Sale! as a kick-off to the Independence Day weekend.

Fruitlands Concert Series: American Salute Thursday, July 3, at 7 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard

The Concord Band, consisting of 65 musicians from more than 40 area towns, will perform a special American Salutethemed concert as part of the Museum’s concert series. Admission is $10 per car for members, and $15 per car for nonmembers.

Worcester Independence Day Celebration Thursday, July 3, from 6-10:30 p.m. (rain date Saturday, July 5) East Park, Shrewsbury Street, Worcester

The celebration begins at 6 p.m. with kid’s activities and games, and cold drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream available for purchase. Both the Worcester Sharks’ and Worcester Bravehearts’ mascots will be in attendance. A ceremonial flag raising will begin the festivities at 7:45. The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra will liven up the evening with a performance beginning at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks under the night’s sky at 9:30 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on and grab a spot early. Free.

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Rutland’s 4th of July Celebration Friday, July 4, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Various locations in Rutland

A pancake breakfast at the Rutland Community Center on Glenwood Road will kick off the day, followed by the town’s 66th annual parade at 1 p.m. This year’s parade theme is Christmas in July. The route begins at Central Tree Middle School and ends at Rutland Heights. Prizes will be awarded on the Town Common at roughly 2:15 p.m. rutlandma-4thofjuly.org.

Fitchburg’s 4th of July Parade Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. Downtown Fitchburg

The 54th annual 4th of July Parade in Fitchburg begins at 10 a.m. at Summer Street and continues to the Upper Common.

Fireworks at Old Sturbridge Village Thursday, July 4, at 6 p.m. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge

Old Sturbridge Village opens its gates at 6 p.m. for an Independence Day celebration. There will be music by the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass band, games and contests, including pie-eating and sack races, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by state Sen. Stephen Brewer, 19th-century magic with Robert Olson, Lucky Bob the comedic juggler, food and beverage tents, including beer and wine and at the end of the night fireworks. Countryside opens for fireworks seating at 7:30 p.m. A dinner buffet will be served at the Oliver Wight Tavern from 4-7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Guests are also welcome to bring a picnic.

Sinpendence Day Friday, July 4, at 9 p.m. Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester

The Buddlehead’s Rockin’ Fireworks Bash Thursday, July 3, from 7-11 p.m. Ralph’s Tavern, 113 Shrewsbury St., Worcester

Live music with a bird’s eye view from Shrewsbury Street of the city’s annual fireworks display. Free.

Hosted by the Federation of Belligerent Writers, this event invites all to compete in a lucha libre-like writing competition. Competitors wear wrestling masks and audience members are encouraged to participate. The event is described as a “Shakespearean smackdown of patriotic proportions.” Free.

Pre-4th of July Bash with Flock of Assholes Thursday, July 3, from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester

Millbury Fireworks Friday and Saturday July 4-5, at 9:30 p.m. Windle Field, Millbury

Hot Leather will kick off the show at 9:15 p.m., followed by the ’80s tribute band Flock of Assholes, from 11:15 p.m. to close. Cover charge $7.

The town of Millbury’s annual Lions Club Fireworks happen both Friday and Saturday with a rain date of Sunday, July 6 if it rains on Saturday, July 5.

Cars of Summer Classic Car Show Friday-Sunday, July 4-6, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Green Hill Park, Green Hill Parkway, Worcester

As we celebrate the history of our independence, the annual Cars of Summer Classic Car Show will roll into Worcester for a three-day event. In addition to more than 1,000 collectible cars, there will be live bands, food vendors, product vendors, kid zones, canoe and paddle boat rides, live auto and collectibles auction, costumed characters, bounce houses and more. Admission is $10 for a one-day spectator pass, $25 for a oneshow car pass, $45 for a three-day show car pass and kids younger than 12 are always free with a paying adult. carsofsummer.com.

Rutland’s 4th of July Celebration Saturday, July 5, from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Various locations in Rutland

The day begins with the Ann Marie Gordon Junior Olympics for ages 5-12 at Memorial Field. At 11 a.m. a volleyball tournament for ages 13 and older will be held at Memorial Field. At 1 p.m. a bike and doll carriage parade, theme Christmas in July, will be held on Sunny Common in front of the churches. The weekend will wrap up with a Rutland Road Race and a 1.5 mile Children’s Race (ages 6 through 8th grade) at 5 p.m. beginning on the Town Common. rutlandma-4thofjuly.org.

A Musical Salute to America Sunday, July 6, at 6 p.m. Harding Allen Bandstand, Barre Common

The Quabbin Community Band celebrates the 4th of July by preforming A Musical Salute to America with special guest Steve Brewer on the Barre Common. Rain location is the Barre Town Hall, also located on the Common. Free with donations accepted.

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Zorba’s Taverna, located on Stafford Street near Webster Square in Worcester, is a slice of Mediterranean paradise with a clean, warm atmosphere inside, a patio for dining outside in the summer months, and bold avors borrowed from Greece. Inside Zorba’s, a bar separates two dining areas, each offering booths and tables and chairs. Cream colored walls, hanging lights and dark wood furniture resemble a traditional taverna. This atmosphere allows for diners both casually dressed and out on a special occasion to feel comfortable dining in or settling in at the bar. The menu at Zorba’s begins with three

meze listings: appetizer, meat and seafood. These small-plate items can be ordered a la carte or as part of the restaurant’s prixe ďŹ xe meze offerings for two, four or six. My dining partner Jim and I chose two appetizers: the Tzatziki ($5) and Spinach Pies ($6), the latter of which was served as three triangularshaped spinach pies on a small dish. Corners of each pie were slightly brown from being baked, while the rest of the aky phyllo crust was golden, holding the warm mixture of spinach and feta cheese inside. Having visited Greece, and had the traditional version of tzatziki – yogurt salad as it is called overseas – I had high expectations for this dish. Zorba’s version did not disappointment, in fact, it brought me back sitting in a brightlycolored cafe in Athens, enjoying the cool mixture on a hot summer day. Unlike many Americanized versions, Zorba’s tzatziki is

thick with chunks of cucumber, somewhat bitter and loaded with garlic avor. The avor and consistency is unlike any other dip or salad, however, those looking for the realdeal Grecian appetizer, this is it. From the seafood portion of the menu, I ordered the Haddock Mediterranean ($16). Large sections of haddock were cooked thoroughly, while still aky and moist, and topped with a colorful vegetable mix of artichoke hearts, small pieces of sauteed spinach, diced kalamata olives, juicy tomatoes and red peppers made avorful by being roasted. The vast variety of avors were brought together as one delicious Mediterranean-inspired topping by a lemon-herb sauce. On the side were the traditional rice pilaf and green beans. I would deďŹ nitely order this dish again, but I might skip the appetizers or opt to share the dish

with a dining partner being that I brought home enough of the meal for a hearty lunch the next day. Jim ordered the Roast Lamb entree ($21) from the Yia Yias Oven, which came with green beans and baked potato wedges. According to Jim, the thin slices of meat were cooked perfectly, with a generous amount of pink in the middle without being too raw. The lamb came drizzled with a sauce that complemented it perfectly and accentuated the rich avor of the lamb. The green beans were crunchy but tender, and coated in a unique-tasting red sauce; the potatoes straddled the line between baked potato and french fries. This entree, and many others, comes standard with soup or salad (either toss or Caesar). In addition to its food menu, Zorba’s offers a variety of white and red wines by the glass or bottle, martinis, cocktails, four different sangria avors, each of which can be ordered by the glass or pitcher, and a selection of both domestic and imported bottled and draft beers. Zorba’s atmosphere walks the line between casual and exotic, while its menu travels far to offer a wide range of Greek speciality items and those that are simply staples of the Mediterranean menu.

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ew Zealand is home to some of the world’s best sauvignon blanc. With summer finally upon us, it is the perfect warm weather wine. Sauvignon blanc from New Zealand has a distinct flavor profile which includes citrus fruits and clean crisp acidity. Once properly chilled, it can be enjoyed all on its own or paired with such foods as fish and shellfish, to chicken and pork. I recently tasted the 2013 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This wonderfully zesty wine comes with a screw cap closure and exhibits a pale yellow color. On the nose I detected aromas of grapefruit, key lime, passion fruit and pineapple that seemed to leap from the glass. It’s a well-balanced wine with good acidity and a fresh, perky finish. As I mentioned earlier, sauvignon blanc is at its best when chilled. Consumers have found this racy white wine to be a welcome change from some of the overly-ripe varietals currently on the market. The citrus fruit and tart acidity ensures a clean, fresh taste. Some critics have argued that sauvignon blanc is boring. Nothing could be farther from the truth. New Zealand and other parts of the world are producing wonderful sauvignon blancs that are not only palate pleasing but offer a real bargain in terms of price and quality. Most retail for about $12$25 dollars. New Zealand sauvignon blanc has become so popular that it has set the international benchmark for the style throughout the world. This is especially true for the OF THE WEEK Marlborough region with hot sunny days and cool nights Ruffino, Chianti Clasthat allows for extended ripening of the grapes. So what more can you ask for? New Zealand sico Reserva Ducale, sauvignon blanc is a terrific white wine that pairs 2010 Italy. (Cherry and well with food and is reasonably priced. In addition, red fruit flavors with these wines are widely available. So if you want some a hint of tobacco and satisfaction in your life this summer then perhaps smooth finish) $30 sauvignon blanc from New Zealand is the answer.

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Donna’s story Jim Keogh

“Obvious Child” is a not-soobvious movie choice in a season where Mark Wahlberg is being out-acted by giant robots and Tom Cruise is rolling around in the sand with killer aliens.

It is, however, an interesting choice. Written and directed by Gillian Robespierre, the film is a quiet examination of the messy life of a stand-up comedienne named Donna (Jenny Slate), whose typical routine blends sharp-eyed observations about relationships with fart and vagina jokes. Donna is nearing 30, is still babied by her divorced parents (Polly Draper and Richard Kind), and works days at a failing bookshop called Unoppressive Non-Imperialist books (how did “Portlandia” not already snag that title?). When her boyfriend dumps her, Donna’s devastation culminates in a rambling, drunken meltdown on stage that’s heavy on self-pity and devoid of humor — she’s like Lenny Bruce ranting about his arrest record except, well, he was Lenny Bruce. Later, still hurting, she meets a business student in a bar. Max (Jake Lacy) is everything Donna is not: he’s stable and she’s rudderless; he’s from small-town Vermont and she’s Brooklyn to the core; he wears Sperry TopSiders and she wears fluorescent orange Crocs; he’s Christian and she’s “the menorah on top of the Christmas tree that burns it down.” They sleep together. The condom breaks. Donna gets pregnant. She decides to have an abortion, which is scheduled to take place on February 14. Happy Valentine’s Day. Clearly this is no simple rom-com where the mismatched couple meets-cute, spars, and then marches off into a bright future with baby in tow (think “Knocked Up”). Robespierre has more on her mind here. By the time Donna’s pregnancy test turns pink we already know so much about this woman that the central issue is not whether she will have the abortion (it’s never a question that she will), but how that hard decision will play out on an emotional level. Jenny Slate is new to me. She had a brief run on “Saturday Night Live” and has done stints on shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “House of Lies,” though I was largely unfamiliar with her work before seeing this film. Slate brings an honest unfiltered charm to the screen — she can talk dirty with the best of them but isn’t scrambling to keep up with the boys when she does it; crudeness seems to come naturally. Her interactions with her mother, the audience, and a self-

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important comedian played by David Cross are raw and a little shaky (her ability to overcome her own lack of confidence may be Donna’s most endearing quality). The supporting cast contributes their share. Max could have been one of those too-straight-to-be-true nerds, prime for parody (not unlike the character Lacy played in the final days of “The Office”). Lacy, outwardly all toothy grins and optimism, manages to show a deeper side to Max; he’s capable of surprisingly textured responses

that fall within the confines of his basic personality. The topic of abortion, of course, is the elephant in the room. The film walks the line of neither celebrating Donna’s decision to have the procedure done, nor shaming her for making the choice. Robespierre follows the character through the thought processes, the reactions of family and friends (including someone who’d had a kitchen-table abortion in the ’60s), and right up onto the comedyclub stage where she talks candidly about the upcoming procedure. This time when she bares her soul, Donna is sober, heartfelt, and funny. The subject matter guarantees that “Obvious Child” will not appeal to everyone. Robespierre and Slate recognize this and forge ahead to tell the story they needed to tell, exactly as they needed to tell it.

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Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 11:20, 1:50, 7 Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:10, 1:35, 3:55, 6:55,

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EDGE OF TOMORROW (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs-Wed: 12:25 a.m. Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:25, 3:45, 6:45, 9:20 Westborough Thurs: 4:25 Worcester North Thurs-Wed: 12:35, 4:35, 7:45,

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OBVIOUS CHILD (R) Worcester North Fri-Wed: 12:10 2:20, 5:10, 7:40,

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Worcester North Thurs: 12, 1, 3:30, 4:30, 7, 8, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 12, 3:30, 7, 10:30 X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs-Wed: 9:45 p.m.

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THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs-Wed: 10:10, 1:05, 3:55, 6:45, 9:30, 12:05

Cinemagic Fri-Wed: 1:50, 7, 9:45 Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:35, 4:10,

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THINK LIKE A MAN TOO (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs-Wed: 11:45, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:10, 12 a.m.

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TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs-Wed: 10, 12, 1:30, 3:30, 5, 7:05, 8:30, 10:30, 12 a.m.

Cinemgaic Thurs-Wed: 11:30, 3, 6:30, 9:50

Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:50, 12:40,

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TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION 3D (PG-13) Blackstone (reserved seating) Fri-Wed: 9:30, 1, 4:30, 8, 11:30

Blackstone Thurs-Wed: 11:30, 3, 6:30, 10 p.m.

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Blackstone Valley Cinema de Lux 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 800-315-4000 Cinema 320 at Clark University, Jefferson Academic Center 950 Main St.; Cinemagic, 100 Charlton Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3609 Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Holy Cross Seelos Theater, 1 College St. 508-793-2455 Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871 Regal Westborough Stadium 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257 Showcase Worcester North, 135 Brooks St. 508-852-2944 The Strand Theatre, 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500 Worcester Public Library (WPL) Saxe Room, 3 Salem Sq. J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 4 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-5377750. Out to Lunch Concert Series Hosts The Hip Swayers. Farmers Market, Food Vendors & Artisan Vendors open at 11 a.m. Main stage concert runs noon - 2 p.m. with a brief intermission. Worcester Children’s Museum will be leading interactive family games and activities, and Plain View Farm will be introducing a few new special guests: LIVE ALPACAS! Free and open to all. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-799-1400, ext. 244. Free Live Acoustic Original Reggae and Jamaican Buffet at One Love Cafe. Both meat and vegetarian entrees. Call 774-272-3969 for reservations. $10 per person Buffett. 5-10 p.m. OneLove Cafe, 800 Main St. 508-753-8663 or facebook.com/ events/164007660454055. Dana Lewis LIVE! Summer Sunset Concert Series. EVERY Thursday (weather permitting) Live Music, Cool breezes Georgeous sunsets out on the deck. Great Food, Full Bar & me! Playing Acoustic Classic Rock, Folk & Country music. “The sound track of your

youth.” No Cover. 6-8 p.m. Grille on the Hill. grillonthehill.net. Live Jazz Performances. Free. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Live Music. 6-9 p.m. LaScala Restaurant, 183 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-9912. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Come celebrate your Independence Day with us! Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. In the event of rain, we try again tomorrow, same place/same time. (facebook. com/WestBrookfieldBandstand) Free. 6:30-10 p.m. Westbrookfield Town Common Bandstand, School St., West Brookfield. “The Bubblehead’s Rockin’ Fireworks Bash.” We’d love to see ya down on “Shoobey St” tonight at one of our favorite annual gigs! Great friends, music, libations and a bird’s eye view for the “Boom Booms.” No Cover. 7-11 p.m. Ralph’s Tavern, 113 Shrewsbury St. Concord Band at Fruitlands Museum. American Salute. Concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. each Thursday from June 19 through July 24, at 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, Massachusetts. (Gates open at 6:00 PM for those who wish to picnic.) The Concord Band, founded in 1959, is one of the leading community concert bands in the United States. It is well known for its innovative programming and the exceptional quality of its commissioned pieces. It presents both formal and Pops concerts throughout the year. Thousands attend its summer concerts at Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, Massachusetts each year. $15 per car ($10 for Fruitlands Museum members). 7:15-8:30 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-897-9969 or concordband.org. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 7:30 p.m.midnight. Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Massachustts Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert.

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Pied Pipers (Tommy Dorsey) and The Mel-Tones (Artie Shaw), in the barbershop tradition. Tickets: 30 for adults, $26 for WOO Card holders, WICN members and Students, and Free for children under age 12. All other concerts are $20 for adults, $16 for WOO Card holders, WICN members and Students and free for child. 6:308:30 p.m. Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC PARK), 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. 877-340-2266 or jazzatsunset.net. Jumpin’ Juba: Live Blues, Rock & Roll. Outdoor concert, Oxhead Tavern at the Sturbridge Host Hotel: Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso,& Latin flavors. Steve Hurl’s guitar playing draws from great acoustic blues finger-pickers, & from string benders of the 1950s. Bruce Ward’s piano work recalls such greats as Prof. Longhair & Albert Ammons. Drummer Alan Waters knocks out a solid beat. Slap Happy is their 2nd CD offering of upbeat, varied blues/roots tunes. (stevehurl.com reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba) No Cover. 7-11 p.m. Oxhead Tavern, 366 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-3477393 or sturbridgehosthotel.com. Elijah Divine CD Release Party. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. $5 cover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. 508-867-2494. DJ Jay Senior. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Worcester Center for Crafts (WCC) hosts Hot Night in the City, complete with music, Swingabilly Lounge! 9 p.m.-2 food, drinks and an opening exhibit of photography, on Wednesday, July 9, from 6:30-9 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 p.m. In collaboration with Park Spirit Summer Concert Series and Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Brook, Millbury St. 508-753-4030. the WCC presents live zydeco music by Slippery Sneakers and “Through a Year Outside,” Weekend DJS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. an exhibition of the natural environment of Central Massachusetts by Sheila Carroll. Artists will Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. demonstrate the ancient arts of glassblowing, raku firing, wheel throwing, flameworking, blacksmithing 508-793-0900. and more, with the opportunity for guests to try their hand at these crafts. Wachusett Brewing DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Company will offer tastings of its beers, Chanterelle food truck will provide healthy fast food, and Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 dessert will be provided by Queen’s Cups and Wooberry Frozen Yogurt. Worcester Center for Water St. 508-792-4263. Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester. Worcester.edu/WCC Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long. No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. The Virginia Rubino Band. Fresh off of the release of a new >Saturday 5 CD, Virginia and the Virginia Rubino Band will be in Worcester for a Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Free. 8 a.m.-noon. performance that will knock your socks off. Unique and funky, artsy 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. and captivating. Don’t miss them. No Cover. 8:30-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or virginiarubino.com/events.html. African Drums for All on The Common. Mike Rinker introduces participants to djembe drums and other percussion Metal Thursday CCXLVIII: Fuming Mouth, Suffer on instruments to play West African rhythms outdoors at the gazebo Acid, Vein. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 bandstand. All abilities, ages 8 to adult welcome. Drums provided. A Grove St. 508-753-9543. portion of proceeds are donated to West Boylston Arts Foundation in The Nic-O-Tines. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and support of school arts & music. $15. 10:30 a.m.-noon. West Boylston Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Town Common, Intersection of Routes 12 & 140, West Boylston. DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting), 1-5 p.m. thru >Friday 4 September. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with Pop Hits. All Ages Show. You’ll hear hit songs made famous by Elton jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about John, Styx, Train, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and Beatles, and many more familiar artists. Butch Bazillion is a Rock & instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Pop Singer, Guitarist, Pianist, Bassist and DJ who started performing Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No Cover charge, professionally at the young age of sixteen. He toured New England tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 as the lead singer in bands and as a solo artist. In 1989 Butch was Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. a member of the Boston band “Splash” who were signed by Grudge The Four Freshmen Top The Bill At Jazz At Sunset On Records in New York. Free. 1-5 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, June 27 At SAC Park. The Four Freshmen show will include the 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/ premier performance of a new arrangement by Dan Gabel of “The events/456013414533032. Day Isn’t Long Enough,” first recorded in 1952 by the Freshman. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a The Four Freshmen have roots that go back to the end of the 1940s, talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler when they had the idea to blend jazz arrangements with the Big St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Band vocal group sounds of The Modernaires (Glenn Miller), The The Kirouac/Gallant Project. Part of the Pinecroft 2014 Music The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Myron Romanul, will present a concert of patriotic favorites, including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Sousa marches, accompanied by fireworks. Vocal soloist will be Jane Shivick and concert announcer will be Bobbie Chase. Rain dates are July 5 and 6. Free, but donations accepted. 8-10 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr. 508-754-1234. Pre-4th of July bash with THE FlOCK OF A-HOLES, the ultimate 80’s tribute band with buddies Hot Letter. Hot Letter from 9:15-10:45. FLOCK from 11:15-close! Come on down and get an early jump on the weekend’s activities! $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/pages/Flock-of-Aholes/127019150125. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or facebook.com/groups/ darkhorseopenmic.

Series. Outdoors, weather-permitting. Otherwise will be held inside the restaurant. Dan Kirouac and Mike Gallant were part of the central MA band FOURTH GEAR. Here they deliver much of their old songlist duet-style. More info: dankirouac.com. Free. 6-8 p.m. Pinecroft Dairy, 555 Prospect St., West Boylston. 508-853-0717 or facebook. com/events/list?ref=46#!/events/list/2014/July. Mark Robie. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508926-8800. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth.” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & me! Free. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. Andy Cummings. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. DJ Norm. Top 40 dance party. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222. Live Music. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Prime Time Pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7727. Lizzy Marquis. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Speed Demon presents the “Summer Sizzler” featuring LINE 131 (members of Rawhead Rex and 7 Hill Psychos), It Destroys And Kills, Darkitecht, and Vultures open the night. FEATURING THE SPEED DEMON DEBUT OF. LINE 131 (Including members of Worcester’s Raw Head Rex & 7 Hill Psychos) Showtime 9 p.m. Headliner: Line 131 (facebook.com/line131) 3rd: It Destroys and Kills - IDAK 2nd: Darkitecht (facebook.com/DarkitechtGroupPage) Opener: Vultures. $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-3631888 or facebook.com/events/529042903885551. Super Jam. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. Hit the Bus. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. The Worcester Jazz Collective! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Weekend DJS. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Dj Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No Cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597.

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Jazz Brunch. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Every Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting), 1-5 p.m. thru September. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. All Ages Show. You’ll hear hit songs made famous by Elton John, Styx, Train, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Beatles, and many more familiar artists. Butch Bazillion is a Rock & Pop Singer, Guitarist, Pianist, Bassist and DJ who started performing professionally at the young age of sixteen. He toured New England as the lead singer in bands and as a solo artist. In 1989 Butch was a member of the Boston band “Splash” who were signed by Grudge Records in New York. Free. 1-5 p.m., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or facebook.com/ events/456013414533032. Tony Soul Project Liz Diamonds Sunday Rockin Jam.

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WORCESTER BRAVEHEARTS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Name: Brendan O’Reilly Hometown: Devon, Pa. Number: 4 Position: Outfielder College: University of New Haven Major: Business - Finance Birthday: August 27, 1993

Do you have a favorite restaurant in Worcester? I usually just eat with my host family. There is this one little diner on the side of Shrewsbury Street that I like, though. I think it’s called the Boulevard Diner. Where is your favorite place to be at Fitton Field? I usually like being around the guys in the clubhouse. I like being relaxed and just hanging out with them. What do you do in your off time? Other than catch up on sleep, sometimes I’ll go to Leicester Lake to hang out. On Mondays (our days off) me and the boys just hang out. What are your feelings on Jake the Lion? I love him. He keeps the fans into the game and the kids love him. We like to mess around with him sometimes. What are your plans for after college? Baseball is the dream. But, I’m getting a good degree and I’m planning on becoming a financial advisor if baseball doesn’t work out. -Anthony Rentsch The weather is great and we are back for our monthly Roadside Rockin Open Jam. The Blues Jam is back! Great food and drinks as always and then add some awesome live music how can you go wrong on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Come and sing, play, dance, have a drink, some fine food, Free popcorn whatever. It_s a rock & roll party We provide a full PA, bass rig, drums. Guitarists bring your own amp. No Cover. 3-7 p.m. Liz’s DiamondGrill, 1 Menfi Way, Hopedale. 508-478-0690 or tonysoulproject.com. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Dana Lewis LIVE! Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s out on the Patio. Best Pizza’s & Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & me! No Cover. 5-8 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No Cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Jumpin’ Juba: Live Blues, Rock & Roll. Outdoor concert: Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans with roots-y rock & roll, jazz, calypso & Latin flavors. (stevehurl.com reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba) Free. 6-8 p.m. West Boylston Town Common gazebo, Junction: Routes 12 and 140, West Boylston. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots, visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free! 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. Funky Jazz Sundays. 21 plus. Doors at 6 p.m. Every first and third sunday Free. 8 p.m.-midnight Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Sunday Funday Karaoke with DJ Matty J. End the weekend right with DJ Matty J, Karaoke, HD videos and old school jams. Early start at 8pm come down for a little while or party all night ! Patio open weather permitting ! No Cover charge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Center Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508-438-0597. Andy Cummings! No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

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Open: Worcester. 21 plus, Free HOOKAH SHARE! Open: Worcester is an open mic and open decks event at The Electric Haze every Monday night. Open Mic 8-10 p.m. Open Decks 10-1 a.m. Sign-up for slots starts at the venue at 7 and is first come first serve. House equipment for DJs: Pioneer DJM900NXS Mixer 2x CDJ 2000s 2x Technics 1200s All music welcome! Collaboration is encouraged! 21+, Free Entry, $2 PBRs Free. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Blue Monday - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Bop & Pop Jazz Organization. Classic Hammond Organ Quartet grooves every Monday night at the Dive. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Dive Bar, 34 Green St. facebook.com/ BopNPopJazzOrganization. Dirty Gerund Poetry Invades Nick’s-The Sequel. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Lou and Jan Borelli Play a Children’s Concert. Lou and Jan will play music for the children to sing and dance. Bring the kids and the grand kids. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, maybe a picnic supper. We will also have face painting for the kids. Well, adults are welcome to have their face painted too! Rain date is July 10, same time. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Central Park, 242 Church St., Clinton. 508-752-6213. Summer Sing: Haydn’s Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo & Schubert’s Mass in G. Enjoy an evening of singing with a friendly group this summer! Under the Artistic Direction of Malcolm Halliday and accompanied by Brett Maguire, we will study both works and then sing through them with local soloists. Please bring scores if you own them; additional scores will be provided at no charge. Light refreshments will be served during a short break. Haydn’s Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo is often called the “little organ mass” and will also feature an English portatif organ for the organ solo lines in the Benedictus with soprano solo. Schubert’s ever popular Mass in G is justly celebrated for its beautiful melodies and the poetic qualities so characteristic of the Viennese composer.

A precocious creation, the mass was written when the composer was only 18 years old. $5. 7-9 p.m. First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, Gifford Hall, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. 508-8421349 or mswma.org. Trailer Park BBQ in the patio! 7 p.m.-midnight. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Two Left - Blues Jam. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar) and Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) Jam original and favorite blues tunes. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209 610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Tantra Tuesdays “Fetish Night” Every Tuesday with Master Squirrel. Free. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

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Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Hosted by Ace of Blaze & Elijah Divine (Open) End of the night cypher. DJ Showcase (Rotating Turntablist) Resident Bboys (Top Rock) Different artists every week! 21+ $5 cover $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis Note that you must be 21+ years of age. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-5377750. Chris Reddy - Sponsored by Narragansett. 5-7 p.m. Sunset Tiki Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700. Lou Borelli Octet Plays a Jazz Concert. Lou Borelli Octet plays West Coast Jazz from the Dave Pell Book. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, maybe a picnic supper. Bring the kids and the grand children. Relax outside and enjoy some cool jazz. Free. 6-8 p.m. Sterling Band Stand, Worcester Road, Sterling. 508-752-6213. Vannga Tran - Twilight at Twigs Cafe. Vannga Tran is a part time professional pianist who resides in Worcester, MA. She is also a full time teacher and part time university instructor. She began playing the piano at age 8, with many years of classical piano lessons. She has self taught how to play modern music since age 10. Vannga specializes in romantic and easy listening music, pop/ rock/rock’n roll/disco music, music from the 30’s until the present, musicals, film music, ballroom dancing music, and pop and folk music from many countries. She also plays some classical music, country music, blues, soul, and jazz. Free with regular admission. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Twigs Cafe, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Grade “A” Fancy! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Support Jeremiah’s Inn and its efforts to help feed the hungry by donating food or funds during its 20th annual food drive, from July 7-12, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Price Chopper, 50 Cambridge St., Worcester. Worcester Chamber Music Society Summer Festival - A Quartet of Nations. This summer the WCMS festival is proud to present _A Quartet of Nations_. Four inspired programs, which capture through the intimacy of chamber music, the living essence of a country_s spiritual being, as reflected through the lens of musical genius. Tonight is France, a world of joy, sensitivity and spiritual yearning as revealed by Rameau, Massenet, Satie, Messiaen, and Faure. RAMEAU Trio Sonata MASSENET Meditation from Thais SATIE Gymnopede No. 1 MESSIAEN Quartet for the End of Time FAURE Piano Quartet in G minor. Tickets on sale May 15. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Participant Families $15, Students $8, Free for children under 17. 8-10 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. 508-217-4450 or worcesterchambermusic.org. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke

Johnny Romance’s Open Mic. Wednesday nights! 8-11 p.m. Open Mic night with Johnny Romance, Bring your instrument, comedy, spoken word, acoustic karaoke with lyrics over 400 songs! 8-11 p.m. Primetime pub, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. Loveshackmusic.com. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down and sign up to jam with Mark 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Karaoke. Come down to Jillian’s of Worcester for Karaoke every Wednesday night! Wednesdays at Jillian’s is also Ladies Night which means all ladies, eat and play for Free. Complementary tortilla chips with salsa, vegetable crudities, and chocolate fountain with fresh fruit! Ladies also play pool for Free and receive a $5 game card for the arcade! Free. 8:30-1:30 p.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 4 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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KARAOKE night with Magician/Hypnotist Paul Harter. Free. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508363-1888. Michael Brennan. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Mizz Kitsunes Electro Swing Fusion. 21 plus doors at 6pm $5. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Visual Symbolism” by artist BG, Through July 31. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for galler. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, As Far As the Eye Can See, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 16; Our Fragile Home, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, through July 25. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross. edu/departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 21. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu. Fruitlands Museum, Artist Talk and Demonstration with Artistin-Residence Richard Kattman, Sunday. 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 or fruitlands.org. Funky Stuff, 11am-7pm Tues-Sat. Bringing the funk to Worcester through Fine Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Furniture, Antiques, and Collectables. We support local art, and we think you should too! 97C Webster St., Worcester. 508-755-5463. Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepte. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-

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5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Darker Shades of Red: Soviet Art from the Cold War Era, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 2. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 fre. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery, American Contemporary Art & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 31; American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 1. Hours: closed Sunday, 10-5:30 a.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10-7 a.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10-5:30 a.m. Friday, 10-5 a.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com. The Sprinkler Factory, Language of a Dream by Art Krauss, Sundays, Saturdays, through June 28. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,

Worcester Center for Crafts, Through A Year Outside: Natural History Photography by Sheila Carroll,Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Sat July 5th Chris Pennie and Friends. Showtimes: Friday 9 p.m.-Saturdays 8 p.m. -$20pp. Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant. $5 off with College ID and Reservations, 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Make Reservations Early at 800401-2221 or online at beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Drive-In Movies! Every Sunday Night Outside in the Parking Lot. - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 - Wednesday, December 31. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/ralphs.diner. Mr. Smartass Theatre - FIRST WEDNESDAY of every MONTH. Mr. Smartass Theater is a live homage to the classic television program Mystery Science Theater 3000, Featuring Shaun Connolly, Michael Szymczak and Derek Ring. Every show is unique, every show starts at 9:30, and it’s always Free to get in. 9:30-11:30 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-363-1888 or visit facebook.com/mrsmartasstheatre. FRANK FOLEY’S COMEDY SAFARI - Saturdays. Free parking. Full menu before or during show. $20 Per Ticket. 8-9:45 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-4521131 or visit Frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays, Saturday, February 8 - Saturday, December 20. StageTime Comedy Club has some of the area’s up and coming comedians every Saturday @ 9

Catch the Delta Generators when they perform an outdoor live show on Washburn Square in Leicester on Wednesday, July 9, from 7-9 p.m. The show is part of the town’s summer concert series. Rain date is Thursday, July 10. 3 Washburn Sq., Leicester.

closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under . 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org. Worcester Art Museum, Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Guns without Borders in Mexico and Central America, Through Nov. 9; Majicolor Prints by Majima Ryoichi, Through Nov. 10; Stencil-dyed Japanese Folk Art Calendars, Through Aug. 10; Worcester Art Museum - Blue Star Museums Military Discount, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Aug. 31; You are here, Through Aug. 31; Families @ WAM: Make Art! Drawing Landscapes and Cities, Saturday; Zip tour: Thomas Smith: Self Portrait, Saturday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Boudica, Sunday; Arms + Armor Presentation: Celtic Warrior vs. Roman Soldier, Sunday; Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 28; U-student Wednesdays Free admission to WAM educational institutional members, Wednesdays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 31. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, Free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org.

p.m. $10. 65 Water St. Canal Restaurant and Bar. $10. 9-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-826-8496 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. Monday Sucks and you need to tell somebody. Hosted by our new resident “rant” therapist Dr. Sara Koz. Mondays, Monday, June 30 - Friday, August 8. Basically mondays suck, you are back to work, you have something to bitch about, have a rant about something like your boss is a dick, your girlfriend is a cheating skank whatever. Buy a drink and that buys you 2 minute rant sesh. Feeling like one wants to listen to you bitch? We do! Bring it! Could end up being hilarious! Our “Rant Therapist”, Sara Koz will be your host and bartender. She knows a few things about some Polish special drinks as well. Hmmm, sounds like fun. Free. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-363-1888. Summer Youth Theatre Workshop - Monday, June 30 Saturday, July 12. Pasture Prime Players, Inc. will be conducting Theatre Workshops for youths aged 6-15 this summer. The workshops well be held in two separate 2 week sessions with an optional third session if interest warrants. Session 1, held June 30th through July 12th will be for ages 6-11. Each two-week workshop will run from 10 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday and will teach all skills associated with theater production and

culminate in a performance. Mornings will be devoted to specific skills, and the afternoon will be used to transfer those skills to the full-scale production. The instructor, Mr. Jeremy Woloski, is a certified Theater Arts teacher at the Worcester Magnet School for the Arts and has been running children_s theatre workshops for the past thirteen years. He is also an experienced performer, director, and singer. Typical Day -10:00 - 12:30 Warm-ups, theater games, improvisations, skill development in music, dance, characterization, diction, line interpretation, physicalization. -12:30 - 1:00 Lunch break -1:00 - 3:00 Integrate skills learned onto stage and rehearse major theatrical production. $200. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 774-2307456 or visit pastureprime.org/workshop2014.pdf

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City of Worcester’s Annual Independence Day Celebration. Kids activities, food, vendors, a concert by the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra and fireworks display! Free. 6-10:30 p.m. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr. 508-753-2924 or worcesterchamber.org. Independence Day Celebration. There is no better way to celebrate America_s birthday than to savor the summer air, while listening to the sounds of popular and patriotic music and watching a rousing display of fireworks. The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, and lead sponsor, Fallon Health, will once again deliver a spectacular evening of Free family fun at the City of Worcester_s annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday July 3rd, at East Park in Worcester. The rain date is scheduled for July 5th. East park opens at 6 p.m. and spectators are encouraged to grab a spot early for pre-festivities. Refreshments such as cold drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream are available, as well as kids_ activities and games. Kids_ activities will be provided by several vendors, including the Girls Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, Destination Worcester, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Creedon & Company, and Price Chopper_s House of BBQ. Mascots from the Worcester Sharks and the Worcester Bravehearts will be in attendance. Please join us for this must-see event to celebrate our nations birth! Free. 6-10:30 p.m. Cristoforo Colombo Park.

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Cars of Summer Classic Car Show, Auction & More. A three day classic car show held in Green Hill Park - Skyline Dr, Worcester MA. We will have live bands, food vendors, product vendors, over 1000 collectible cars, kid zones, canoe/paddle boat rides, live auto and collectibles auction, costume characters, bounce houses, and much more. The event is a family friendly event for attendees of all ages. $45-3 Day Show Car Pass, $25-1 Day Show Car Pass, $10 - 1 Day Spectator Pass (kids under 12 Free with paid adult). 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Green Hill Park, Green Hill Parkway. 508832-7007 or carsofsummer.com.

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Hot Night in the City. In conjunction with Park Spirit, the Worcester Center for Crafts brings you Hot Night in the City: an evening featuring live zydeco music, demonstrations of the hot processes of glass blowing, wheel throwing, raku firing, and more, and the opening of the exhibit THROUGH A YEAR OUTSIDE: Natural History Photography by Sheila Carroll, a collaboration with MassAudubon Broadmeadow Brook Sanctuary. Several food trucks will be on the premises including WOOberry and Wachusetts Brewing Company will be offering a beer tasting. The event is Free, open to the public, and promises even more surprises to come. Free. 6:30-9 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183.

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Chimney Cleaning $99 $50 Off Caps or Masonry. Free Inspection. All Types of Masonry. Water Leaks. Quality Chimney. 508-410-4551

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It’s time to schedule your Wachusett Senior Photos! Call today to receive a $50 print credit and learn more about a unique personalized portrait session with Christian Collard Photography! 508-397-2618 508-397-2618

BUILDING/REMODELING ADDITIONS/ HOME IMPROVEMENTS RICHARD BARNES Home Improvement Contractor Remodeling, Decks, Additions, Roofing, Kitchens, etc. Lic #CS085825 Reg #140608 For Free Estimate Call Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942 BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS J.P. REIDY Custom Carpentry Contracting. For all your carpentry needs. Over 28 years experience. 508-886-2990 CDC, Corporation Residential & Commercial MA.CSL#97785 Lic/Ins/Bonded Asphalt Paving General Construction 508-663-6984 cdc.constructions@yahoo.com cdcconstructions.com

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DECORATING Color Consulting & Decorating Interior, exterior paint colors, designing window treatments & furniture layouts. Melissa Ruttle (978)464-5640 mmrruttle@gmail.com www.colorsconsulting.com Julie French Interiors Home Staging & Redesign. Decluttering. Color Consultaion. Shopping Services. Wallpaper removal. Interior Painting. LIC/INS 508-523-1209 juliefrencho@yahoo.com www.juliefrenchinteriors.com DISCOUNT OIL Midnight Oil 508-853-2539 MidnightOilService.com Lowest Possible Pricing Standard and Deluxe Burner Service Contracts OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More? Serving Wachusett Region. Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (774-234-0306 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. www.oldmanoil.com 508-886-8998 DISPOSAL SERVICES Homeowners’ Spring 3 Day Special 15 Yd Dumpster, 1.5 Ton of Weight $300 (Some articles extra) BLACK DOG CONTAINER SERVICES INC. 10-15 Yd Containers. Commercial & Residential. Cleanouts, Household Articles. 508-450-2051 Proudly Serving Worcester County

ELECTRICAL SERVICES Ambitious Electrician Established 1989, fully insured. Master license #A14758. Call David Sachs 508-254-6305 or 508-886-0077 Kurt Smollin, Electrician All your electrical needs. Additions, pools, spas, service upgrades. 29 yrs exp. Quality work. Masters Lic. 20050A Insured. Call (508)829-5134. EXCAVATION BBC EXCAVATING Site work for new homes. Septic system installation repair. Driveway maintenance/repair. Drainage/grading. Sewer/water connections. Stump removal. Snow Plowing. Sanding/Salting. 14 Years in Business. NO JOB TOO LARGE OR small. Brian Cheney 978-464-2345 FENCE & STONE Commonwealth Fence & Stone Your Complete Fence & Stone Company. All fence types- Cedar, Vinyl, Chain Link, Post & Rail, Ornamental, Pool. Hardscapes - Stone Wall, Walkways, Patios. For a free estimate contact: 508-835-1644

Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom! 508-829-7444 www.creativefloorsinc.com FURNITURE RESTORATION Paul G. Hanson Refinishing, repairing, veneering and chair regluing. A full service shop. Pick-up & delivery. Call Paul (978)464-5800

M.R. Ellsworth Home Remodeling & Restoration, LLC Meticulous/Quality Work Since 1991. Painting, Windows, Basements, Decks, etc. Matthew R. Ellworth Fully Ins/Lic’d 508-314-7257/978-422-8250 Window Screens Repaired Best price in town. Call Albert 508-414-5238

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Interior Painting Only $149 average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550 Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs. Exteriors & Interiors Competitive prices. Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate. 508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted

PAINTING/REPAIRS Painting Unlimited Services, Inc. Skilled, Reliable, Reasonable. Meticulous prep & workmanship. Int.& Ext. Painting/Staining. Power-washing. Gutters. Rotted Trim Replacement. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. HIC #163882 Call: 508-340-8707 It Costs Less To Do The Job Right The First Time E.W. Gemme & Sons Co. Inc. "Gemme Painting Since 1907" CALL NOW for All of Your Painting Projects. Interior/Exterior PaintingCarpentry-RoofingPower WashingDecks Restored 508-839-4775 ewgemmeandson.com MA HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR LIC 125150 FULLY INSURED

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POOLS J.C. Pools Call NOW to schedule your installation! Service, Chemicals & Supplies. In-ground & Above ground. www.jcpools.net 508-882-3913 978-355-6465 Snyder Pools In-ground Pools. Above-ground Pools. Spas/Hot Tubs. Renovations. Retail Store. Service. 50 Narrows Rd. Westminster, MA 978-8742333 www.snyderpools.com ROOFING Mark R. O’Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com O’Brien Home Services 24 Years Experience Fully Licensed and Insured. *Shingles *Rubber roofing, New and repairs. Best Prices 508-829-9675

RUBBISH REMOVAL Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service. Yard & building materials. Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date! Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209

SEALCOATING WACHUSETT SEALCOATING Protect against the elements. Since 1995. 508-886-2969

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TREE SERVICES MILLER STUMP GRINDING Reasonable rates. Prompt service. ALB Certified. Rod Miller-Nick Miller Owner/Operators. 508-688-2159 Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497

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LAWN & GARDEN GRASS MOWING Lawn mowing/general labor 17 year old St John’s senior available for yard maintenance/mowing and general labor. Pat 508-688-2475

Inside-Out Garden Design Mowing, Garden Maintenance, Soil Testing, Ornamental Tree/ Shrub Pruning, Landscape Design/Installation. NOFA Accredited Organic Care. $25.00 Off Pruning with this ad. cher@insideoutgarden.biz. 508-335-3702

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Bobcat with operator and attachments. $70- per hour. 2hr min.Call Bob 508-579-4670

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Creative Grounds Inc. Landscape Design & Construction. Stone & Brickwork. Walls/Walks/Patios. Design Plantings. Water Falls & Ponds. Etc. Dennis Colorio 508-826-1639 cglincl@gmail.com LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809 Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com

Jack Longone Landscape Contractor Seasonal Pruning & Shearing. Weekly lawn care. Quality & Reliable Service. Fully Ins. 508-826-2338 McCauley Lawn Care Cleanups, Maintenance, Mulches, Plantings, Pruning/ Trimming and more! 774-364-7267 mccauleylawncare@gmail.com Monette Landscaping & Construction, Inc. Specializing in Hardscape Installation. Retaining Walls, Stone, Interlocking Block & Timber Patios and Walkways, Brick & Stone Pavers. Landscape Design. Lawn Maintenance. Serving Central Mass for more than 50 years. 508-885-2579 www.monette landscaping.com

MULCH & LOAM *Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd del’d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd del’d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140

MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam & Mulches Compost- w/Loam Mix 2"-Gravel, Fill, Stone 978-422-8294

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Industrial Packaging is expanding their workforce, and seeking experienced picker/packers to package food product, as well as specialty products. Picker/Packer positions must be able to stand for 8-10 hours, lift 25 lbs, and have good manual dexterity, as well as a clear background and drug screen. If you are interested in learning about this great place to work, and have picking packing experience, come by the ofÀce to Àll out an application at:

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Denture Lab Technician Aspen Dental is busier than ever helping patients get the care they need. Be a part of giving America a healthy mouth! Must have exp making dentures start to finish. Steady hours, competitive compensation, full benefits! Aspendentaljobs.com 866-768-5905

MERCHANDISE CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $4000.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. ITEMS UNDER $2,014 "The Sesame Street Library" 1970’s 15 Volume. Includes own Bookholder. Mint Condition $45.00. 508-829-3606

4 x 8 Utility Trailer Brand new PT deck with sides and removable rear gate. $550.00 or B/O takes it. 508-887-5211

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Dining Room Set 6 Chairs, table with leaf and pad. Hutch & Buffet. $350.00. 774-275-0157

Sears Battery Chargers 12 Volt - 6 amps. 3 For sale. $30.00 each. Good working order. 978537-8603

Wanted-Any Kind of Bicycles 1-100+ Racing, mountain, old, new, etc. Cash paid. Dennis 508-277-7513

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Ariens ST 524 Snowblower Good condition. $300.00 For appointment call 508-829-5161

Lane Queen Bed Frame Headboard, footboard, side rails and base. (No mattress) Asking $350.00. 978-390-3432

Vintage Motobecane Bicycle 1980’s. Used only one summer. New was $850.00. Selling for $260.00. 508-752-2933

Bunk Bed Set White metal w/ built in ladder. 2 Mattresses. All excellent condition. $150.00. 978-660-6805

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Cabbage Patch Dolls 2 Dolls 10th Anniversary. Never Opened, Original Box. $40.00 Each. 508756-5084

Living Well Juicer by Montel Williams. Xtra LG. 8-speed, timer, recipes, DVD, rarely used $60.00 978-537-9881

Colana Hot Tub/Spa 2 personLike New! Pump & Chemicals Included. $500.00. 508-248-7888

Organ Thomas Playmate w/ bench & lighted keyboard. Great to learn on! $175.00. 508-8866819

Bassett Dining Room Set 60" Round Table. 6 Chairs & Server. Exc. Condition. Pd. $3500.00 Asking $1500.00. 508-210-0739

Computer Desk Oak/Black. Shelves for all, $30.00. Photo available. 978-840-4345

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Cash for Stamp Collections Will evaluate or buy. Stamp questions? Call Ron 413-896-3324 YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Worcester-Grafton St. area July 4 - 6, 9 to 3. Tools and collectables. Corner Grafton St. and Sunderland Rd. Follow signs. Come to the FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603 Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! We have vintage items, one of a kind items, new items, Building materials, office furniture, records, old books, etc. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m.

WORCESTER-150 Coolidge Rd. July 5th, Saturday, 9am-2pm. Variety of items. Something for everyone!

Stall space available Full board ($300) includes: daily stall cleaning, daily turnout, shaving, hay, and two to three feedings a day. You supply the grain and any supplements the horse needs. Horses are fed 7 a.m., 4 p.m. 8 p.m. PRINCETON Call 508-654-8819 for more information.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT RUTLAND CENTER 1st fl, 2BD. Modern, recent paint. Hrdwd flrs. Open fl plan. Built-in shelves & cabinets. Refs req’d. No pets/no smoking. $895/m Call Shannon J.M.R. 508-450-5631 Worcester-Grafton Square area. 2-3BD, 3rd fl. Newly renovated. W/D Hkups. $750/m Call Nancy 774-696-0804

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It’s that time of year again... Advertise your Yard Sale or Estate Sale with us and you will get a spot on the map! Open to any town or city! Just $20 for a six line ad and map placement! You will receive a free Yard Sale Kit for placing your ad. (While they last) Pick it up at our Holden/The Landmark location. Call 978-728-4302 or email sales@centralmassclass.com (Not available through online booking)

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The Village at Westminster Place, Holden’s over 55 Community. Choose from 1st floor master bedroom, open floor plans and second floor lofts. Standard luxury features include central air, security, granite countertops, built-in microwave, whirlpool tub and More! Great location, near Worcester, major highways, parks and recreation, shopping malls and more. Come to our OPEN HOUSE to learn more! 102 Tea Party Circle, Holden, MA | Monday 9-5

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• Weekend yardsellers & regular vendors on 30 acres! • Bargains & treasures! • Pet friendly! • Free space to1st time sellers & 501c(3) non-profit orgs.!

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B WORCESTER-150 Coolidge Rd. July 5th, Saturday, 9am-2pm. Variety of items. Something for everyone!

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GRAFTON FLEA MARKET, INC. OPEN EVERY SUNDAY OUTDOOR/INDOOR

6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 45th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be! Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com

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2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $8500.00 Call 978-466-6043

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3500.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible White w/tan top. 110K miles. New tires, battery, struts. Runs excellent. $3,950.00 Firm 508-769-3262

MUST SELL! 2011 Keystone Bullet 27.8RLS Camper. Tow package incl’d. One slide, bike rack. 2 TV’s, A/C, heater. Full BA. Can be towed by most vehicles. $16,500.00 or B/O 978602-0099

1994 BMW 325i convertible, 1 owner, 55,000 mi. leather interior $7000.00 508-829-9585

2006 Honda S2000 Silver exterior Black interior. Florida car new top. Less than 60k miles. $12,900 508-816-0141

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $15,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell

Princeton 3 BR ranch/garage 5 acres $1200/mo+util, avail Aug first/last/sec 978-464-5110

2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT Cape Cod Immaculate 2BD Cottage 1 mile to Seagull Beach. 2 queen/1 daybed $800/wk Call 774-327-8095

AUTO/SUV 2004 Chevrolet Trail Blazer Great condition. New transmission. Low miles. 4WD. $4,799.00 Dan 508-641-6839

Wells Maine Charming cottage with ocean view across the street from Crescent Beach. 2 BR, full kitchen. Weeks available July 5th-19th. $1090.00/wk. Sept. rentals are also available at $670.00/wk. Call Eve at 860-707-2022

2002 Chevrolet S-10 Low Priced. 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282 AUTOS 1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan. 79k miles. Grey exterior and interior. Best Reasonable Offer 508-450-1063 badday1123@gmail.com

AUTO/TRUCK 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084

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1996 Jeep Cherokee 4WD, blk, auto-start, keyless entry, fold-down seats, rims, spare. KBV $4000, asking $2500. 774-234-0214 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon. 131K miles. Exc. cond. inside & out. Asking $2,200.00 Call Kathy 978-728-4702 2000 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl. Power steering, power brakes, A/C. P.W. P.L. 101K. Michelin tires. $3850.00 Call 508-353-3827 2001 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe, Silver,loaded w/options. Spring special $5,995.00 or B/O. 508-875-7400

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2012 Toyota Camry Black. All power, Bluetooth, snow tires on rims, car cover. 40K highway miles. 34MPG. Excellent condition. Call Patty 508-949-1320 $16,250.00

Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777 Utility Trailer, Heavy Duty 15" wheels, with removable sides. 6’X 8’. Located in Sutton, MA $650.00 774-287-0777 Utility Trailer. Made from a 1970 Chevy short bed pickup body. Price reduced. $150.00 Call Larry 508-886-6082 Rutland MA.

CAMPERS/TRAILERS 24 ft Light Weight 2004 Terry Dakota Travel Trailer Sleeps 7, bunk beds & full bed, 16ft awning, A/C, Central heat, microwave & 3 burner stove. Dual powered fridge/freezer. Loads of storage, outdoor shower. 2 batteries, travel septic. Like new. $8,500.00 508-579-6622

Utility Trailer 5’ X 8’. Floor, sides and gate are 3/4" pt. Removable fold down gate in rear. $1400 invested, asking $800 firm. Can be seen in Holden. 508-791-6444

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2007 Ford XLT Pickup 4WD 66K ................................ $18,500 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada (FLA Veh) 60K .................... $6,650 2006 ACURA RSX 101K ............................................ $10,288 2009 Toyota Prius 69K ............................................. $15,788 2004 Mercedes Benz C-240 26K!!! ........................... $11,250 2002 Chevrolet S-10 PU 81K ...................................... $3,950 2006 Toyota Corolla 106K .......................................... $8,388 2003 Ford Mustang GT Like New 110K ....................... $7,800

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Public Notice of Environmental Review PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT: Casa Verde Village Subdivision LOCATION: off Oak Pond Avenue, Millbury PROPONENT: Hayr LLC & Senek LLC The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form ("ENF") to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before June 26, 2014 This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act ("MEPA", M.G.L. c. 30, s.s. 61-62I). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from: GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc. 19 Exchange Street Holliston, Massachusetts 01746 (508-429-1100) Copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Millbury where they may be inspected. The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, will receive public comments on the project for 20 days, and will then decide, within ten days, if an environmental Impact Report is needed. A site visit and consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit or consultation session, should write to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project. By Hayr LLC & Senek LLC (c/o GLM Engineering Consultants, Inc.) 508-429-1100

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on July 10, 2014 at 7:30pm on the petition of Raymond Minchillo. The petitioner requests a finding from MGL ch.40A Sect. 6 and a variance from Section III(B)(2) of the town’s zoning bylaws for front yard setback relief in order to construct a Single Family Home. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 193 Whitins Road., Sutton MA on Assessors Map #51, Parcel #18. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 6/26, 7/3/2014 MS

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division Docket No. 43P1401-01 Notice of Fiduciary’s Account To all persons interested in the estate of Harris Grace late of Worcester, Worcester County. You are hereby notified pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 72 that the 47th (being the 26th in a series) account(s) of Eugene L. Rubin, Alan Feingold and Kim M. Rubin as Trustees (the fudiciary) under the will of said deceased for the benefit of Rose Pearl Grace Oppenheim has been presented to said Court for allowance. If you desire to preserve your right to file an objection to said account(s), you or your attorney must file a written appearance in said Court at Worcester on or before the twentysecond day of July, 2014 the return day of this citation. You may upon written request by registered or certified mail to the fiduciary, or to the attorney for the fiduciary, obtain without cost a copy of said account(s). If you desire to object to any item of said account(s), you must, in addition to filing a written appearance as aforesaid, file within thirty days after said return day or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order a written statement of each such item together with the grounds for each objection thereto, a copy to be served upon the fiduciary pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. Rule 5. Witness, Denise L Meagher, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Worcester this twenty-sixth day of June, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 07/03/2014 WM

TOWN OF MILLBURY The Board of Selectmen in the TOWN OF MILLBURY will hold a Public Hearing on, July 22, 2014, 7:25 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street to act upon the Petition of National Grid to locate poles, wires, and fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures, along and across the following public way: Riverlin Street-one SO Pole beginning at the intersection of Deernolm Street and continuing approx. 1346’ in a SE direction. Install Stub Pole 61-84 and Anchor in the public way to support existing Pole 61 for 3 phase primary installation to provide service upgrade to the transfer station. 7/3/2014 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY The Millbury Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. in the Conference Room, Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA to act upon the application of Transfer of License to Wine & Spirits Investment, Co. d/b/a Douglas Wine & Spirits Millbury, 70 Worcester/Providence Tpk., Millbury, MA. 7/3/2014 MS

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Town of Sutton Planning Board & Department In accordance with the provisions of III.A. – Use & Dimensional Regulations, and IV.C – Site Plan Review, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Galaxy Sutton LLC, 826 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA 01501 to amend a previously approved site plan for changes to the grocery store architecture and minor revisions to this building’s footprint to accommodate the inclusion of an accessory drive up window for a pharmacy that is part of this use. These changes are to the proposed Pleasant Valley Crossing Development to be located at 171 Worcester Providence Turnpike. The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 7:15 P.M. A copy of the application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Jon Anderson, Chairman 7/3, 7/10/2014 MS

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Two minutes with...

Gary Cooper

STEVEN KING

Gary Cooper, owner of Brook Motors and the Cars of Summer Garage in Auburn, has always had a special place for antique cars. The Worcester native, who shares a name with the famous American film actor, buys them, sells them, collects them and for the second year has organized the Cars of Summer Super Show at Green Hill Park, a family-friendly car show. Cooper expects this year’s threeday event, held from July 4-6, to showcase well over a thousand cars.

What are the hot cars right now at car shows? The crowds are drawn to obviously the Camaros, the hot rods and street rods. The new thing seems to be the rat rods. They’re put together with parts from other cars, pretty much anything that’s lying around that will work. They look like they were hand-built. It’s another way of not restoring a car to its originality but still having a functional old car. Is there a rhyme or reason for these trends? Do TV shows like the Discovery Channel’s “Fast and Loud” contribute?

Yes they do. I think there has always been a genuine interest in the old cars. It’s funny how the different generations have their specific cars. Model As are not as desirable as they once were; most of those folks who grew up with them have passed. For a long time the 1930s and ‘40s they were hot. I know the latest generation of kids are interested in Toyotas and Hondas but I’m still an old car kind of guy, I like the old stuff, for me it’s the ’50s and ’60s, I grew up in the ’60s.

What’s your favorite vehicle? Why? Right now, I’m going to say sedan deliveries, I like professional vehicles, the early ambulances and hearses from the ‘30s and ’40s look pretty sharp. That tends to change, a couple of years ago it was a different kind of car. The sedan deliveries were basically passenger cars or station wagons without the rear windows; they were used for floral deliveries, bread deliveries, things like that. They were pretty sharp cars. How do you explain this passion to non-car enthusiasts who think you’re crazy? This particular car show, because

it’s a family-friendly event, is not just about cars at Green Hill Park this year. Second to the beautiful cars, about a thousand of them, will be the Audubon Society’s paddleboat and canoe rides, they are also doing boat safety courses and will have guided hiking with a ranger

on the trails around the park. We have an auction; it’s not just for antique cars we have over 100 pieces going through all kinds of stuff. There’s a kid’s zone that will have bouncy houses and games, there’s an auto trivia contest and there will be live bands. It’s great to be interested in cars but if your bringing someone with you that is OK with cars, there are other things to do. We’re going to have a flea market area this year. If you’ve ever gone to a Sunday flea market or yard sale there will be a portion of the show to do that. There is a lot going on.

Tell me about the car from Fall River that will be up for auction? It’s an interesting story. An attorney called

me on this car, he was liquidating an estate that the siblings could not agree on how to divide. The attorney decided the car needed to be sold at auction. The siblings could bid on the car if they chose but others could also bid. When I got the car here I found out that the car is extremely rare, it’s actually a 1931 Chevrolet Roadster Coupe with crank-up windows, that’s the part that becomes a rarity. It’s a very desirable, sought after car. When I pulled the car out of the garage, it was complete and honest, it just needs a restoration. The gentleman who lived next door came over and said, “I’ve lived here for 20 years and I’ve never seen that car.” The car had been garaged since 1961, that’s the inspection sticker on the car. It’s a unique piece. Another vehicle, it’s not really a vehicle it’s more of a prop, is the Fred Flintstone mobile. That will be sold at the auction along with Fred and the proceeds from that will go to help feed the animals at Green Hill Park. We had the Fred Flintstone mobile here at our garage for probably about a year, it got so much attention.

This year there is no New England Summer Nationals car show; will you see a bump in attendance and cars? We

have already. The preregistrations are up this year, I’ll say conservatively about 15 percent over last year.

Have you found that people miss the burnouts and bikini contests? A certain group of people miss them, the

younger crowd, the 15-, 16-, 18-year-olds. I think what’s happened, because there are no burnouts, a lot of the older folks are bringing back their cars. With the burnouts come the smoke, the ash and all the rubber that gets on these old cars and those guys were fed-up with it. When I asked the city to do the show, I told them that there were thing I didn’t like about the (Summer Nationals) show. I had been attending the Summer Nationals for as many years as it had been going on. The burnouts didn’t interest me, the low flying helicopters didn’t interest me. Those were the things that the neighbors were done with and the city was done with. We put together a package that made everyone happy, the residents, the city and it’s turning out that a lot of people are starting to come back because there’s no circus. He had a good thing for a lot of years.

What are some of the coolest cars registered so far? Oh

my God, there is everything from a beautiful ’32 Chevy… There are so many. I can’t tell you one particular car over another because there are so many nice ones.

What can people expect from this year’s show? This is

about a car show but it’s also about the city, the park and entertainment for the Fourth of July weekend. I can’t think of a nicer place to have this event. Because it’s now a clean, family-friendly event, everybody’s welcome. There are just so many different things to do. -Steven King, Writer and Photographer J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 4 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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