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he last thing someone might expect from Worcester, the second largest city in New England, is that 90 miles of the city’s streets are not actually the city’s streets. As the city has grown, its private streets – originally a result of poor legislation and poor planning – have come along for the ride. Most of Worcester’s private streets are a mess, chock full of potholes and are dangerously narrow, and to make matters worse, the city cannot help them. For people who do not live on them, it can be hard to understand why the city and the residents would not band together to make them public, paved streets. For people who do live on them, however, the decision is not as clear-cut, especially if you are the one who is stuck with a 20-year loan and who loses some privacy. -Anthony Rentsch

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Worcester Public Library steers way through resignation of head librarian Walter Bird Jr.

alk through the front doors of the Worcester Public Library, after passing by the memorial to Marshall “Major” Taylor outside, and you will find what you would expect at an urban library: People buzzing about, new technology signaling a connection to the future, and row upon row of books lining the shelves, indicating the past has not been forgotten. There is a cafe, a kids’ section and a spot for people with disabilities. On a recent weekday afternoon, there was activity on every floor and nary a hint of disruption from the sudden resignation of head librarian Chris Korenowksy, who left after less than six months on the job. If there is turmoil, as suggested at a recent meeting by a member of the library’s board of directors, it has been hidden well. “That was an unfortunate use of a word,” board President Deb Packard says of a statement made by Vice President Jim Kersten at a July 22 meeting. Stressing the need to quickly name an interim head librarian, Kersten was quoted, in part, as saying, “There’s turmoil going on right now.” Packard attributes his choice of words to the heat of the moment. There had been debate over whether to immediately fill the position, and the resulting 5-4 vote in favor of doing so reflected that. The board ultimately chose Tracey Leger-Hornby, who had just resigned as a member of the board because she no long resides in Worcester.

“The way our board functions, first of all, we have the Open Meeting Law, so everything gets presented at the meeting,” Packard says. “You can’t talk to people behind the scenes, so everything that’s said at the meeting is something that could have been ironed out in a conversation. There was a divide [over hiring an interim replacement for Korenowsky] or do a search, and I think that was a bit of frustration on Jim’s part and a poor choice of the word.” The library, Packard says, is not in turmoil. “I think we’re in wonderful shape,” she says. “We have a person at the top, but that’s not the library. The library is everybody who works here.” From the outside looking in, it may appear that things on the management side of the library are a bit discombobulated at the moment. Korenowsky, after all, was the third head librarian since 2012, and fourth since 2010. He followed Wei Jeng-Chu, who retired after about a year and a half at the library. An interim librarian, John Weedon, served before Korenowksy came on board. Neither the Board of Directors, nor the city, has stated publicly why Korenowsky left, citing confidentiality because it is a personnel matter. Attempts to reach Korenowsky for comment have been unsuccessful, and board members have been tightlipped about exactly what transpired. While the dust settles on the latest loss of a head librarian, Leger-Hornby, who comes to the library by way of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where she spent about six

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years, says she is focused on maintaining the positive momentum and ensuring the library community has the resources it needs. “There’s a lot going on,” she says, noting the ongoing One City, One Library effort that has seen branch libraries opened up in some of the city’s elementary schools. A redesigned website is also being considered. “There are a number of really exciting things that are happening, so [one focus is] making sure everybody has a sounding board.” Leger-Hornby says she has been a librarian more than 30 years, almost all of them spent exclusively in academic libraries. She worked 12 WPL board president Deb Packard, says that she years at Simmons College, thinks the library is in “wonderful shape.” was library director at Rivier University in Nashua, NH and spent seven and a half years public libraries. She has also served on a working in IT at Brandeis University, before committee through the Massachusetts Library joining WPI. While there, Leger-Hornby System, under the Massachusetts Board of says she has also worked with the Worcester Library Commissioners. Public Library family. Having become “I learned a lot more about how public involved with the Academic and Research libraries operate,” she says. “Most of the Collaborative (ARC), a coalition of academic, principles are very similar.” public and special research libraries, LegerThe major difference between academic Hornby says she was connected to many and public libraries, Leger-Hornby says, is continued on page 6 libraries in the Worcester area, including

WOO-TOWN INDE X A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Rain ends Major Taylor’s George Street Bike Challenge early, with only 32 out of 92 riders allowed to complete the course -1

Clark University receives $1.45 million grant from John Templeton Foundation to study how changing courses can help students to make a difference in their communities +1

Worcester’s American Antiquarian Society announced as winner of 2013 National Humanities Medal +3

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Homeowners in the Green Hill Golf Course area file a petition with the city to stop nearly 500 trees from being cut down due to beetle invasion -2

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in several areas of Worcester, with water stalling cars, pouring out of manholes and flooding businesses and basements -2

Citizens Bank to award $405,000 to 20 organizations in Massachusetts, including Veterans Inc., as part of their Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money initiative +2

Worcester resident Fabiola Nizigiyimana recognized by White House, USDA as “Champion of Change” leader +1

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is company is nestled in Blackstone Valley in the old mill town of Whitinsville, but Tim Lewis has a global vision for his automobile bumper recycling business. His company, Boston Bumper Supply, has already done sales in such places as Africa and Cambodia. He says he has fielded telephone calls from Taiwan about his product. It made perfect sense for Lewis to be among the 25 or so people at a panel discussion earlier this week about trade and economic opportunities with Taiwan. For Lewis, it was time well spent. “I’m looking at ways of improving the recycling industry,” he says. “I want to talk to someone in Taiwan, also, about inventing a piece of equipment for recycling.” If it is business Lewis is looking for, Taiwan just may be the right place - at least that is the opinion of representatives

Tim Murray, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, speaks Monday afternoon during a Massachusetts and Taiwan economic development panel discussion at Worcester State University. of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston. They were among those taking part in a nearly two-hour panel

discussion Monday, July 28 at Worcester State University (WSU). The panel followed one held at the school earlier the same day that focused on educational opportunities in Taiwan. It preceded an exhibition baseball game between the Worcester Bravehearts and Team Taiwan (alas, the hometown team came up short). The events were part of a coordinated effort to tie in baseball with business, providing an international flair to America’s pastime and offering local colleges and businesses a chance to explore potential opportunities with a country that is becoming a major player in sending students to the US and doing business here. Taking part were Tim Murray, president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce; moderator and WSU President Barry Maloney; Anne Hung, director general for TECO Boston; Peter Shih, economic director for TECO Boston; Julia Dvorko, Central Mass director of the Mass Export Center;

and Hunter Richard, manager of business development at the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI). While business opportunities were the stated focus of the gathering, another issue received ample attention, with Shih stating the case for including Taiwan in discussions of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The controversial regional free trade agreement is being negotiated by 12 countries, including the US, in the Asia-Pacific region. Touted by the Obama administration as an “ambitious” agreement that would create job and business opportunities, the TPP is seen by others, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) as a “secretive, multi-national trade agreement that threatens to extend restrictive intellectual property laws across the globe and rewrite international rules on its enforcement.” continued on page 7

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Packard says Korenowsky’s resignation has not affected how the library has functioned. that the former concentrates largely on She also does not blame her board for the instruction and less on use of the library relatively short lifespan of head librarians at collection. the library in recent years. “It’s flipped [in a public library],” she says. “No, not at all,” Packard says when “The use of the collection is much higher. asked whether the board should bear some It’s all about providing support for your responsibility for the high turnover rate. community, whether it’s a public community “That doesn’t mean we’re not concerned. I or academic community.” don’t want it to come off ... that we’re not Leger-Hornby, who says she recently taking our role seriously. But I think choosing started her own consulting business, is Wei ... that was a wonderful decision and planning on a stay of about three months this is more of an unfortunate situation than at the library, “but if it takes longer, it takes anything.” longer.” It is also a rather unique situation. The She will work up to 40 hours a week, head librarian is the only city employee four days a week, earning a pro-rated salary not hired by either the city manager or City of $112,000, the same salary paid to Korenowsky. As for the narrow Tracey Legervote approving LegerHornby (pictured), Hornby as interim head librarian, Packard a librarian of more says it had nothing than 30 years, will to do with who was temporarily fill being appointed. Some the head librarian board members, she position left by explains, wanted to Korenowsky’s advertise the position. departure. Other members believed speed was of the essence, with Packard saying she had contacted the Massachusetts Library System’s BiblioTemps, Council. The library was given as a gift to which provides employees to libraries. the city in 1859 by Dr. John Green, under She says she was told it could take up to a the condition that it would be managed month just to learn whether someone was and overseen by a board of directors. While available. In addition, because Leger-Hornby the board is appointed by City Council, had resigned from the board, and was being its members are responsible for hiring a considered for immediate appointment as head librarian. According to City Solicitor interim head librarian, the City Council’s David Moore, the city attempted to change approval was necessary. The Council was meeting Tuesday, July 22 - the same night the the process when it switched to a Plan E city manager form of government. The library board met - and not again until Aug. state Supreme Judicial Court ruled that 19 because of its summer schedule. the authority to hire a librarian was not “If Tracey wasn’t approved that night, we transferred to the city manager. were going to have to wait another month,” The board will be doing things different Packard says. “Some of us thought it was this time around when it comes to recruiting important ... not to miss a beat. It was just candidates. The most notable change could a difference of opinion. It didn’t really have include hiring a search firm, something that anything to do with Tracey.” has not been done in the past. Packard says While there may be a public perception of disruption or poor management at the library, continued on page 7 LIBRARY continued from page 4

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the board will actively recruit “people we think are possibilities that may not even know about us.” A search committee is also being established, with members including Kersten, Packard, Judy Finkle, Dianne Bruce and Collins Neumuth. Advisory members will be Sulma Rupert-Silva, acting associate head librarian; Tony Economou, District 5 city councilor; Bob Sorrenti, president of the Worcester Public Library Foundation; Chris Weinrobe, president of the Friends of the Worcester Public Library; and Carolyn Noah, assistant director of the Massachusetts Library System. For her part, Leger-Hornby is steering clear of any debate surrounding library

management and the fate of its head librarians. She is, instead, excited and nervous to transfer her knowledge and skills from academic libraries to a public library. “It’s something new,” she says. “For me, the nervousness is figuring out the differences between the library I was working at and here. I don’t have a lot of time, so a quick study. I’m finding a lot of the things I did know about libraries and operations work here, too. I’m excited about continuing the work that has been going on here. “[Wei] did a fantastic job. We’re way ahead of a lot of libraries. I think libraries and librarians tend to be very shy about stating how good they are. I think we need to get out there more and make the statement and show the impact. Libraries are ... very important, and we need to get that message out.”

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We view Kelley Square as a resource.”

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The 11 countries joining the US in negotiating the TPP are Japan, Australia, Peru, Malaysia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Chile, Singapore, Canada, Mexico and Brunei Darussalam. Negotiations were initially expected to conclude in 2012, but continue two years later. Shih did not address the pros and cons of the TPP; rather, he noted that total trade between Taiwan and the 12 negotiating countries topped $190 billion last year. “The TPP right now is our first priority,” Shih says. “If Taiwan’s competiveness in the international arena cannot be enhanced ... we will be marginalized and disadvantaged.” According to Hung, “There is an urgent need for Taiwan to join TPP. US support is crucial to our admission.” Outside of the TPP, Taiwan’s significance as a cultural and business partner with the US has increased over the years. Educationally, the country has about 21,000 students currently attending colleges and universities here, with about 1,000 attending schools in Massachusetts. Taiwan is the 16th largest export market for the US, its 12th largest source of imports, second largest buyer per capita of agricultural products and fourth largest buyer of organic products. Bilateral trade in exports to Taiwan from the US in 2013 was $25.64 billion, while imports

from Taiwan reached $37.93 billion. With the amount of Taiwanese students in the US, the country is the sixth largest sender of international students to the country. Hung notes the close relationship and ties between the two nations in cultural, educational, business and other arenas. She points out that Taiwan is the 12th largest trading partner of the US in the world. Taiwan, she adds, generated $8.6 billion in the biotech industry in 2013, something worth noting especially in Worcester, where biotech companies have become attractive customers for the city. “Our government has worked closely with US agencies to make it convenient for people from Taiwan to come to the US for tourism or business,” Hung says. “Doing business in Taiwan has never been easier than it is today.” Lewis certainly hopes so, with an eye on expanding the company he started in 2007 one he says recycled 44,000 bumpers between 2010 and 2011. “We’re looking forward to doing business with [Taiwan],” Lewis says. “I’m looking forward to going.” Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-7493166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@ worcestermagazine.com. Don’t miss Walter on the Paul Westcott Show on WTAG radio 580AM/94.9FM every Thursday at 8:40 a.m. And be sure to visit www.worcestermagazine. com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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At least one Shrewsbury Street-area resident was none too pleased to see cement barriers blocking traffic from turning from Muskeego Street onto Albany Street, and vice-versa. Seems Daniel Buduo, who owns property at the end of Muskeego and along Albany, put the barriers up. A visit to the property this week revealed that a triangular sign with a red surface had been affixed to a pole in the ground, ostensibly to caution people traveling from Albany to Muskeego at night that there is no more entry. Dianna Biancheria says the road has been a right of way for “a hundred years” and says it is dangerous to block it off. For one thing, there is a fire hydrant near the bushes next to the barriers, which might pose a problem for firefighters in an emergency. The other problem is that several cars line both sides of the street near the end of Muskeego, outside A&J Auto. If an unsuspecting driver pulls up, expecting to be able to turn onto Albany to access a home or business, he or she would be hard-pressed to negotiate the turnaround. “This is ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous,” says Biancheria, who is also a School Committee member. Buduo was hardly in the talking mood when reached by phone and asked about the barriers. “Why do I have to talk to you?” When he was told he didn’t have to, but that some residents expressed concern, Buduo says, “Let them think what they want. I did what the law told me to do.” Exactly what “law” he was referring to is unclear. Word from the city is the barriers may end up staying, but signs could be put up to better alert motorists. That will not sit well with Biancheria, who is evoking President Ronald Reagan on her FB page by calling for Buduo to “Take this wall down!” Look for this matter to possibly come up at the next City Council meeting.

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seen plenty of mention in this space about the upcoming Sept. 9 primaries and subsequent general election on Nov. 4. The candidates have received plenty of mention, but one name has been overlooked. If you think the election of a state rep in the 15th Worcester District is a two-person race between incumbent Democratic state Rep. Mary Keefe and District 2 City Councilor and Democrat Phil Palmieri, you are forgiven. But there is a third candidate in the Democratic Primary: Ralph Perez. This isn’t Perez’s first go-round, but talk of the 15th Worcester candidates has rarely included him. He is a long shot to emerge victorious on Primary Night, but Perez has been doing the sign-holding thing. Earlier this week, he was spotted in the early evening at the corner of Main and Pleasant streets, smiling and chatting with passersby. “I’m in it to win,” Perez says, adding he has noticed the lack of attention afforded to his candidacy.”This is our people,” the Latino Perez says, “but they don’t vote in primaries.” Still, he says he has received positive feedback and boldly states: “I think [Keefe and Palmieri] are both scared.” The primary will tell the tale.

ACTING ON IT: Speaking of elections, incumbent Democratic state Sen. Harriette Chandler does not have a free ride in the First Worcester District. She faces a challenge in the primary from Sean Maher, the president of NAGE Local 495 who has been busily promoting his cause, and Bill Feegbeh - who also has been lobbying for a job as city manager. The winner will face Republican challenger Paul Franco. The 76-year-old Chandler is showing no signs of stepping on the brakes as she tries to win re-election. Her successful filing of “An Act to Promote Public Safety and Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Facilities” may only help her efforts. Filed earlier this month in response to the Supreme Court decision that reversed a 2007 Massachusetts law establishing 35-foot so-called “buffer zones” around the entrances to abortion clinics, the bill passed through the House and Senate this week. Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to sign it into law. Among other things, the law would allow police to immediately disperse groups of people who “substantially” impede access to an abortion clinic. It also prohibits physical acts or threats to injure or intimidate those entering or leaving a clinic. A BAD SIGN: You can count At-Large City Councilor Moe Bergman among those who are

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Church streets that spell out “Worcester Common.” He thinks the modern-looking blocks take away from the historic charm of the Common. While acknowledging there are probably bigger fish to fry, Bergman, who has been big on preserving Worcester’s history since taking office, says he is upset that there was no word to councilors, that he knew of, about the blocks. “I saw it about a week ago,” he says. “Public parks belong to the future and any decisions about them should be made by people who know about historic preservation.” Bergman says the blocks seem like “a colossal waste of money,” but in addition to the price tag, he was also angered at the process leading to the blocks being put up in the first place.

NO INDIAN (LAKE) SUMMER: It isn’t official, but it is looking less and less likely that Indian Lake will once more welcome swimmers - the human and four-legged kind - this summer. As you may have read online at www.worcestermagazine.com, the lake was closed to the public July 10 after the discovery of high levels of blue-green algae, a potent form that can lead to serious health effects, particularly in animals. The closing led to the disruption of the city’s Wheels to Water program, with about 200 kids forced to go elsewhere for waterbased fun. While there is a treatment for the algae, the amount has to drop below a certain level before it can be applied. So far, that has not happened. Complicating matters has been the arrival of geese, who have flocked to the water now that humans aren’t in the way. Their waste has threatened to raise the bacteria count to unhealthy levels. The city remains in a wait-andsee mode, but the last day of Wheels to Water is Aug. 7, so time is running out - never mind those who live on the lake not being able to swim in their own lake. “The lake has been rendered unusable for the last three weeks,” a frustrated District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou says. “It’s a big, long-term issue.” Economou is calling for a master plan not just for the lake area, which exists, but for the actual body of water. “What’s happened over the years is the lake is filling up with sediment,” he says, adding that with folks being forced to use other water holes, a strain is being put on those spots as well. “It’s being felt throughout the city, not just around the lake.”

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FEELING PRESIDENTIAL: Ellen Dunlap has a story for the ages, one she might catalogue at the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), where she is president, after being among those honored this week by President Barack Obama. The president awarded the 2013 National Humanities Medal and the 2013 National Medal of Arts to several individuals and entities, including the AAS, which received a Humanities Medal. Presenting the award to Dunlap, Obama says the medal is “for safeguarding the American story. For more than two centuries, the Society has amassed an unparalleled collection of historic American documents, served as a research center for scholars and students alike, and connected generations of Americans to their cultural heritage. There were some big names among the award winners, particularly in the Arts category, where “Cheers” actor Jeffrey Katzenberg, who has gone on to enjoy a successful career in animated films and the cinema, and singer Linda Ronstadt were among the honorees. SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rachel Kaprielian was expected to present a SHARP flag to the Auburn-based Worcester Envelope company this week. The company is one of just 13 businesses in the state to successfully complete the Department of Labor Standard’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), which recognizes employers for running a stellar injury and illness prevention program.

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GOODBYE, EMILY: We end Worcesteria on a sad note this week, with the Canal District

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’ve lived in Worcester for most of my life, not counting a stretch in the town of Shrewsbury and an unfortunate stint as a Saco, Maine chambermaid back in the summer of ’77. I was born on Lincoln Street and grew up on the shores of Coes Pond; I moved into an apartment on Park Ave. where I became friends with a Clarkie who is still a dear pal 39 years later. I shared an apartment on Fruit Street for a brief time, moving out when no amount of brown-bottle Lysol could kill the powerful B.O. stench left behind by the former tenant. One summer, I apartment-sat off Highland Street for an acquaintance on a business trip, only to hastily move out when I realized that the dozens of Zip-Lock bags of dried herbs in his freezer weren’t parsley — which may have explained the “business” part of his trip. A Russell Street apartment was a pleasant walk to Elm Park, and upon returning from my honeymoon, I lived at Redwood Hills on Sunderland Road where the walls were made of paper and every cross word I exchanged with my future ex- husband was heard by our neighbors. Over the years, my stuff has been delivered to Pilgrim Ave., where my daughter was born, Austin Street where my son was born in his great-granddad’s three-decker, and Vernon Hill, where my kids were raised. I seem to have settled nicely into the Burncoat area, having dragged my belongings to my current location nine years ago. I’m no stranger to Worcester’s seven hills, but the one neighborhood I’ve never moved into, or out of, is the one known simply as “Shrewsbury Street” Maybe that’s why I’ve been drawn to it recently: it’s foreign turf in my own backyard, like traveling without luggage. I can’t help but be reminded of the Atwells Ave. section of Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, that marvelous and vibrant melting pot that was — for better or worse — revitalized under former-mayor-now-ex-con Buddy Cianci. Say what you will about Buddy- he got things done. Or else. Buddy’s “can-do” spirit was more like “You WILL do” spirit, but hey, I dare you to find anybody on Atwells Ave. who would argue that Buddy didn’t love Prov. Behind Worcester’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the Catholic church that serves as a spiritual home to many East Side denizens, cutthroat bocce is played weekly until it’s cold enough to require mittens. Buddy’s style would be nodded at over a glass of Chianti, if an informal poll were ever taken. When I stroll Shrewsbury Street, it feels different from any other street in Worcester; there’s a Old Worldliness that exists no matter what changes come along. From end to end, it retains its Italian roots, even while making room for sushi bars, Greek tapas and Chinese restaurants. When summer arrives, Shrewsbury Street opens its doors and lets winter out like a pup scratching at the

door. There’s always something going on there – whether it’s Independence Day fireworks at East Park or the annual Taste of Shrewsbury Street curbside smorgasbord. More recently, Walk & Rock, held on two consecutive Thursday evenings, brought music lovers out to hear local musicians perform at 15 locations, and on August 8, the Flying Rhino will host its fourth annual beach party, trucking in everything from sand to a tiki bar, with music by popular dance band XS. Clearly these events are geared toward attracting young crowds, but the thing about Shrewsbury Street is its ability to juggle every form of entertainment, from every social stratosphere — from the bocce pros at Mt. Carmel to the politicos chomping cigars in front of Piccolo’s to the after-theater crowd filing into 111 Chop House and VIA for a nightcap, everyone finds a seat. There are still residents who once sat on their stoops as D-Day unfolded and claimed seats in the local barber shop, discussing with reverence first Babe Ruth, then Ted Williams, then Carl Yastrzemski, eventually chuckling over Wade Boggs’ “disease.” Some still neatly toss those bocce balls with deadly accuracy, listening to strains of Sinatra, even as Greek tunes filter out from Meze. It’s all good. There exist to this day charming homes where the sidewalk meets the flowerbeds, three stories of tenements that have housed four generations of the same clan. Every blade of grass is cut with care, and tomato plants are staked lovingly along the fences that separate these homes from auto body repair shops and hair salons. Chances are I won’t be adding Shrewsbury Street to my list of former addresses, so I’ll have to content myself with always being a visitor. I’ll stroll its sidewalks and take in a host of entertaining conversations, some of which I will dare to interrupt, others I’ll respectfully decline to enter. But whether digging into La Scala’s antipasto or a plateful of ziti and meatballs at the Boulevard Diner, I will always admire the hominess of the place I have never called “home.”

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a r Bumps in the o d THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF WORCESTER’S PRIVATE STREETS

Anthony Rentsch with photos by Steven King

tacey Hill cannot recall anyone making a big deal over the fact that Sierra Street was a private road when she moved into her current house at the corner of Bellvista Road and Sierra Street 16 years ago. At the time, the road was in much better shape. The potholes and ruts were small and workers from the city came frequently to fill them in with sand and gravel.

In the last five to eight years, the condition of the street has taken a turn for the worse. The potholes have grown larger and more numerous and are no longer filled regularly with sand and gravel. When it rains, “water seeps down the street because the drainage is poor,” says Hill. “The street floods and it can be nearly impossible to drive on.” Two years ago, talk of converting the street into a public way arose from the eight abutters. A petition was presented to the Standing Committee on Public Works and was approved. Right around the same time, all of the abutters to Sierra Street were forced to adopt a group mailbox at the end of the street instead of their personal mailboxes on their property. “[The Post Office] changed the location of the mailbox because the road was unsafe for mail trucks,” says Hill. “I was not pleased to have that change; it was an inconvenience.”

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However, the largest surprise for Hill came when she received her bill. The residents were charged $150 per linear foot of frontage. For Hill, who has a little less than 90 feet of footage, the cost came out to about $13,000. “The money seemed like a huge shock. I did not want to pay the money,” she says. For Hill, whose four-wheel drive car has never had much of a problem navigating the streets and its potholes, the price was a red flag. Although, considering that paving began June 23 of this year, it was a little too late. “I am not sure that people understand what they are getting into,” she says of the decision to convert a private street into a public one.

A BUMPY ROAD

Streets like Sierra are not uncommon in the city of Worcester. Although Worcester is certainly not the only place with private roads, the 900 or so private road segments that stretch over 90 miles make Worcester unique. As the second largest city in New England, Worcester’s private streets far outnumber those of other comparable cities, such as Hartford, Conn., which has perhaps only a handful, and Springfield.

Above: Institute Road littered with gravel and rocks washed away from Hall Street after a thunderstorm. Below: Saint Anthony Street, according to Worcester’s assistant civil engineer John Spokis, is one of the worst maintained private streets.

Prior to 1925, any property owner in Worcester could draw up a plan dividing his or her land into new lots and proposed streets. No prior review or approval was required and there was no way to ensure the streets would be constructed to appropriate standards, if at all. The Subdivision Control Law, along with city regulations, has curbed the creation of poorly engineered and oftentimes dirt streets. The private roads that remain today originate from the pre-Subdivision Control Law era. Over time, lack of proper design and inability of the city to keep up the streets – since the streets are private, the city has no legal interest in maintaining them and is limited in its ability to spend money allotted to public ways on private street maintenance – has led to their subpar quality. Today, many of the city’s private streets are still unpaved, riddled with potholes, trenches, ruts and bumps, and barely wide enough for two cars to safely pass each other. Garnet Street is one of these dangerous streets. It is unpaved and potholes and ditches litter the street. The worst section of the street is where Garnet spills out onto

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Granite Street, where the road slopes sharply downward and is covered with the largest potholes of the street, including one so large it is only possible to drive on one side of the street. Most residents prefer to drive all the way to Route 20, then drive up Marcius Road, which connects to Garnet, rather than brave the troublesome hill. These roads have become a problem for the city because of “the vast number of [them] and how fast they deteriorate,” says City Councilor At-Large and chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Works Kate Toomey. “A nice, smooth, paved road is easier to negotiate [for vehicles, especially emergency ones],” says Commissioner of Public Works Paul Moosey. Moosey adds that private dirt streets can be an environmental hazard as well. “Water from these streets is silt laden and runs into streams,” he says. Not only do private streets cause problems for city workers and officials, they place an unnecessary burden on residents. “The wear and tear on people’s cars is awful,” says Toomey. “I would not want to ride my bike on a private street,” says Moosey, adding that, for the most part, Worcester’s private streets lack sidewalks. Moosey also says the only two city services provided to residents of private streets are trash pickup and plowing. Services such as street sweeping and curbside leaf collection are things these residents have to do without.

THE CONVERSION CONVERSATION

For residents on private streets who wish to enlist the city’s help and improve their street, the options are relatively clear: the Private Street Conversion Program rebuilds the private street to current highway standards and the city maintains the new public street in perpetuity. As a part of this program, the city also updates the street’s sewer system and drainage, as a small percentage of Worcester’s private streets are not currently on the city sewer line. Under the Private Street Betterment Program, a less expensive and less popular option, the city designs a road to a lesser

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standard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the city uses less foundation material, the top layer of pavement is thinner, and the cross sections are narrower - and guarantees its work for five years, although the street remains private. When residents from a private street wish to request a petition for a street conversion, they contact the city Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or their district councilor. This request goes to the City Council, where it can be referred to the Standing Committee on Public Works or rejected. Toomey says the sub committee typically receives about 20 of these petitions per monthly meeting. If all of the residents of the street support the conversion program, the petition is approved and the project is put on the Department of Public Workâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (DPW) list. When the sentiments of the residents are split, Toomey says that the sub committee focuses on the public safety and environmental implications of the street conditions in addition to the residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote. In some instances, these concerns can supersede the residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vote, albeit rarely. Once the petition has been approved, typically the design for the street is completed the following year and the construction of the street takes place the year after that. In 2014, seven private streets are

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At-Large City Councilor and chairperson of the standing committee on Public Works Kate Toomey says private roads have become a problem due to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;vast numberâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;how fast they deteriorate.â&#x20AC;? in line to be converted into public ones, a number he says is fairly typical. The benefits of converting a private street into a public one are easy to see. Residents receive more services and the city finally takes responsibility for the streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upkeep. Moreover, homes located on public streets are more appealing when put for sale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Home buyers] want everything taken care of: trash pickup, street maintenance and the rest of it,â&#x20AC;? says Coldwell Bank realtor Tom Rheault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Private roads donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always paint that picture. The house might not get sold for less, but it might take longer to sell because the buyer pool is smaller.â&#x20AC;? Furthermore, banks are not always able to lend to residents of private roads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[A house on a private street] is less marketable because there is uncertainty with the road for the bank,â&#x20AC;? says Chris Stelmach, a mortgage consultant for Coldwell Bank. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes what the bank will need is a home owner agreement that says that everyone on the private road will maintain the road,â&#x20AC;? says Rheault. Otherwise, the bank will not be able to underwrite the loan. Worcester does have its share of wellmaintained and paved private roads, but these are not the ones that concern city officials. The dirt roads lined with flat-tire inducing potholes and puddles are those that the city wishes to convert first. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Private streets are our biggest concern when it comes to streets,â&#x20AC;? Moosey says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get complaints but we have no ability to do maintenance. We are in favor [of private street conversion] in virtually all cases.â&#x20AC;?

The choice to convert a street from private to public is no small one and cost plays a major factor in the decision. Under the Private Street Conversion Program, residents are charged between $120 and $170 for each linear foot of frontage on the street. Residents can then choose between paying a lump sum at the time that they are assessed or financing the total at 5-percent interest over either 10 or 20 years. Under the Private Street Betterment Program, residents are charged between $90 and $120 per foot of frontage and they must pay back the total at a 5 percent interest rate over five years. This money goes toward the materials needed to pave a new street; the rest of the costs for street design, engineering and construction are picked up by the city. In 2014, the city chipped in approximately $1 million for street betterment and conversion. Kelly Barbon, who lives on Bayberry Road, has never considered having her street paved, in part because of the cost. For Bayberry Road to be converted into a public street, the five abutting households would be looking at a combined total charge between $63,600 and $90,100. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are tough votes because abutters do not want to pay,â&#x20AC;? says Toomey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a financial burden.â&#x20AC;? While there is an enormous upfront cost for residents, it evens out in the long run, say proponents of private to public street conversion. Residents of streets being converted into public streets pay increased taxes, in addition to the cost of the materials, when property value increases due to the betterment of the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It depends on the state of the road,â&#x20AC;? says Rheault. If the street is in awful condition, as many of Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private roads are, he says converting the street into a public one boosts the value of the home.

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At face value, it seems like a double whammy for residents: increased taxes and a huge loan. However, when these residents plan to sell their homes, the idea is that they will receive more for their homes. In effect, the cost of paving the street becomes a part of the price of their home. As for the taxes, that money goes toward the extra services that these residents now receive, such as street maintenance and curbside leaf pickup. Receiving these extra services is a luxury that cannot be discounted, says Toomey. The benefits associated with converting the road – extra services, less inconvenience due to street condition, and increased home value – far outweigh the upfront cost. “In the long run it is cheaper to get it done now. Most people, in hindsight, wish that they had done it earlier,” says Toomey.

PRIVACY

Since the city has no legal interest in maintaining private streets and, through specific legislation, cannot provide any services

“The private road would be a lot more of a deciding factor [if I was buying a house again]. When I bought the house, I had no idea.” -Kelly Barbon, Bayberry Road resident

to private streets apart from plowing and trash pickup, frustration is not an uncommon feeling for residents of private streets.

Both Hill and Barbon say their streets get plowed very late. Barbon adds that it is “terribly difficult” to get the city to fix road problems, such as potholes and ruts, on Bayberry Road. Toomey says that, in addition to how difficult it is to get the city to deal with issues

on private roads, she “has seen instances of questionable quality work done to private streets.” While the Worcester DPW does fill potholes with sand and gravel on some private streets, the work does not last forever and eventually the potholes reemerge. On streets where the DPW does not provide this service, resident attempts to repair the road often result in things that make the street less navigable, like makeshift cobblestones constructed to cover up the more treacherous road underneath. While it is unclear whether horror stories

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Department of Public Works and Parks Commissioner Paul Moosey, left, and assistant civil enginer John Spokis discuss paving Sierra Street.

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This is the case on Tory Fort Lane, where residents are asked to donate money to a fund to repair the road annually. Erin Giza has lived on Tory Fort Lane since 2006 and believes that this system works well.

“At first, we only paid a little and the worst holes on the streets would be filled,” she says. “Now, we pay a little more and we put down big strips of pavement.” This, Giza says, has improved the condition of the road significantly, to the point where residents have not been asked to pay anything the last two years because the road is not in need of repair. The system takes into account those who do not have as much money to donate. Giza says her family pays $100-$200 per car that they own, but this is not a flat rate and changes based on residents’ employment status, road position (those at the beginning of the road pay nothing), and road use. This system is made possible by a resident who is in a position to cover the difference when the quote for maintenance is larger than the residents’ donations. During her time on Tory Fort Lane, Giza says the system has been so reliable that the idea of converting the street into a public way has never crossed her mind. Giza has 130 feet of frontage and would be looking at a bill somewhere between $15,600 and $22,100, a much larger bill than the couple hundred bucks that she pays every few years when the road is in good shape. Furthermore, Giza is also aware that since Tory Fort Lane is extremely narrow – continued on page 18

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what she says is the only real downside to living there – the city would have to expand the street, which would eliminate some of her neighbors’ front yard space. If the city paid and converted Tory Fort Lane into a public way, Giza would not object. But the current system has a lot of extra benefits too, she says. “[I am not] asked for an astronomical amount (for the upkeep of the road),” says Giza. “Also, the residents take pride in the street. We have control over it. I feel like there is a sense of community and togetherness that maybe would not exist if the street was public.”

THE ROAD AHEAD

While the Tory Fort Lane plan has worked quite well as long as Giza has lived on the street, not all private streets have similar systems for donating to a road maintenance fund. Other private streets go unmaintained for so long and

deteriorate so badly that even if the residents wanted to repair their street they might not know where to begin.

With this in mind, Toomey and Moosey feel confident that the city will continue to pursue an agenda of private street conversion. “Our biggest priority is health and safety,” says Toomey. “Streets that are unpaved create issues for residents and emergency vehicles.” In addition, if the street is not on the city sewer line, the city legally cannot come in and clean out septic tanks or culverts. “I imagine that [the city’s efforts to convert private streets to public ways] will continue as they have been,” says Toomey. “I don’t know of any master plan but I believe that the city would like streets to be paved. The DPW consistently says that it wants private streets paved. We cannot afford private streets.” However, neither the city nor its residents can afford to do a one-time, citywide street conversion program. The cost is simply too high. Instead, Moosey believes the project is a long-term one. “I think that over many decades we will convert [private streets into public ways],” says Moosey. “Over time we will eliminate private streets, but it is a decades-long process.”

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Upon meeting Andy Cummings, one is struck by his thin frame. He’s lucky if he weighs 125 pounds with his clothes soaking wet. But after having coffee and conversation with him, and watching him perform, it is easy to see how that kinetic energy keeps his weight at a minimum. Singer/guitarist Cummings puts it all on the line when he performs with his group, the Swingabilly Lounge, who take the stage the first Friday of every month at Nick’s Bar on Millbury Street in Worcester. “People respond more to passion,” Cummings says. “When I perform I really put in a lot of heart….lungs, and people respond to that.”

He is not kidding about heart and lungs. Cummings and his band have found a niche in the swinging, swaggering music of the Elvis Presley era. That music comes across best when delivered full tilt. “I figured out early on that you have to be really, really, really good to get attention based purely on your ability. I never had that much faith in myself.” It is not surprising to hear Cummings say

that. Most intense live performers suffer a lack of self-confidence. You would never know it watching him, as he effortlessly goes through a catalog of classics, from Dion’s “Runaway” to Sinatra’s “Summer Wind.” Also included in sets are generous portions of Elvis and Chuck Berry. It’s especially nice to hear a performer take on “Johnny B. Goode,” one of the most played songs ever, and make it sound so fresh, as if he was writing it on the spot. And the ultimate grungy ‘50s rock ’n’ roll song, Link Wray’s “Rumble” is performed with all the intensity of the original. Before Cummings took on the rockabilly persona, he was pretty much a typical rock ’n’ roll kid. “I went through all the phases everybody goes through,” he says. “Jimmy Page, Angus Young, you know, I went through my Aerosmith phase. Ten years ago, I was in bands playing that stuff that we all know.” At some point, Cummings decided that he couldn’t do it any better than the originals. He thought, “If I’m going to be in a cover band, I should try and do something that not as many other people are doing.” It was only natural that Cummings decided to tap into the sound he has. “I

grew up in a ’50s household,” he says. “My parents were ’50s kids. My mother listened to Elvis. Sinatra would be on. She was Italian-American, and that was popular music of the ’50s. Right alongside rock ’n’ roll, you had (Sinatra’s) ‘Songs For Swinging Lovers,’ with Nelson Riddle arrangements.” Cummings’ single mom worked at a restaurant on Shrewsbury Street called Martocci’s. While she worked, Cummings was given a handful of change to play music in the jukebox and he heard the songs he grew to love. Claiming his mom actually didn’t like rock ’n’ roll that much, Cummings heard his share of the pop music of the day, like Sammy Davis Jr. and Peggy Lee. He points out Les Paul and Mary Ford frequently as major influences. “When I was growing up in the ’80s, the ’50s were very popular. There were a ton of movies, like ‘Back To the Future’, with a ’50s-type soundtrack.” Seeing Andy Cummings and the Swingabilly Lounge play live is the best way to grasp the energy that Cummings possesses as a performer. He gives all he’s got, and that’s all you can ask for. Catch the group at Nick’s Bar, 124 Millbury St., Worcester on Friday, Aug. 1, at 9 p.m. PHOTOS/STEVEN KING

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Jacleen Charbonneau

On Thursday, August 7, The Worcester Center for Crafts will launch a unique exhibit that will take viewers on an artistic journey through a world of storytelling. Titled “Ambient Folklore,” the exhibit will provide visual narratives of nine artists, available for exploration and explication by viewers.

“The word ambient talks about something relating to the immediate surrounding of something else,” says Honee Hess, executive director for the Worcester Center for Crafts. “Ambient Folklore is sort of: What are the ideas that are surrounding us that we call from past folklore or that we are using in art to create new folklores? It’s all about the things that are around us that are influencing how we make art and how we tell stories through art.” The mission of the Worcester Center for Crafts is to sustain the importance of crafts to the community by creating markets for artists and offering education to the public. At times, the craft center will invite a guest curator to plan an exhibit. For this particular show, artist Luis Antonio Fraire, manager of Worcester’s Sprinkler Factory Gallery, was invited by the craft center to fill the role. “We look for someone who we think has an interesting involvement in the regional and statewide artistic community, and is [also] interested in uncovering ways that people are thinking about

and producing art,” says Hess. As the guest curator, Fraire began by brainstorming ideas and locating appropriate artists. He then presented his ideas

Above: “A Penny Saved” by Mari Seder Below Left: “Cowhide Rug with Security Envelope Window” by Elizabeth Duffy Below right: “Alive or Dead” by John Havens Thornton

to the staff of the Worcester Center for Crafts, which put “Ambient Folklore” on the schedule of upcoming exhibitions at the craft center in the Krikorian Gallery. The artwork displayed in “Ambient Folklore” will be that of contemporary artists, ranging in style. Photographer Mari Seder, who also works in Mexico, will offer a more straightforward narrative in comparison to those that are more abstract. “The work that is going to be in this show are photographs that are going to illustrate examples of Spanish or Mexican sayings,” explains Hess regarding Seder’s work. “She is giving us images that are associated with those sayings, so they’re kind of ambient in those sayings.” Abstract artwork shown includes that of New Bedfordbased artist Pat Coomey Thornton. Thornton’s work is a product of her inspiration, which includes the many sides to life, such as physical reality, life patterns and dreams. “Her work is really, in a sense, the resonation of color and motion. They’re almost like musical compositions,” says Hess. Although the artists’ work will offer visual communication, some artwork will appeal to more than just the eyes. Presenting a painted portrayal of Worcester poet Francis “Woody” Woodbridge’s “The Hour of the Wolf,” Fraire will also include a pair of headphones that will offer a reading of the poem by Woodbridge. “Ambient Folklore” will kick off with an opening reception at the Krikorian Gallery on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibit will remain open for viewing through September 27, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A closing reception will take place on September 27, from 5-7 p.m., when presenting artists will gather to speak about their work. Both the opening and closing events are free and open to the public.

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I would suggest the role of God be next on the agenda, but her “Lucy” costar Morgan Freeman pretty much has already nailed that one. “Lucy” shakes out the popular (though untrue) notion that the typical human being accesses only 10 percent of his or her brain capacity, and if Scarlett can somehow harness 100 percent, oh, the places she will go. Of course, getting there requires some medicinal assistance. While in Taiwan, Lucy (Johansson) is abducted by gangsters who surgically implant a bag of blue crystals — no, “Breaking Bad” fans, it’s not meth — in her abdomen for later distribution in several European countries. When the bag inside Lucy ruptures and the drug leaks into her system, she enters a hyper-conscious state in which she can “feel everything” (the film helpfully supplies flashcards alerting us to the increasing percentage of her brain that Lucy is using, always in 10 percent increments). Lucy senses the earth’s rotation, experiences no pain, hears other people’s thoughts and diagnoses her roommate’s liver disease simply by hugging her. She’d be the best friend ever if she didn’t also speak in the flat, emotionless tones of the Terminator. There are other side effects. As the drug takes hold, Lucy perceives the shimmering essence of things, as though she’s viewing the world through the Matrix. Most significantly, Lucy needs more of the drug or she’ll die in 24 hours (it’s never explained why) and convinces the Paris police to conduct a multi-country manhunt to track down three other drug mules who have been implanted with packets. Lucy also recruits

the aid of a renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Norman (Morgan Freeman), who we first see delivering a lecture about the brain’s possibilities that has the feel of a C-Span program except with fewer empty seats. “Lucy” has plenty of fun with the familiar premise of mind expansion, which has shown up in films from “Charly” to “Limitless.” Director Luc Besson can’t resist turning Lucy’s crusade into a gangland war on the streets of Paris when the Taiwan mafia comes calling. Besson never bothers explaining why the criminals are so intent on reacquiring their missing packets when presumably they could manufacture more of the drug, but never mind. He stages shootouts, fistfights, and a thrilling sequence in which Lucy speeds across the city against one-way traffic, knowing with unerring certainty which way the onrushing cars will veer. Things get truly trippy when Lucy transports herself through time and space in sequences more inspired by peyote than science. While “Lucy” may be many things, unambitious it’s not. In a brisk 90 minutes our heroine floats among the Crab Nebula, is terrorized by a T-Rex, and visits her namesake, the 3-million-year-old female missing link, named Lucy by researchers, whose fossilized remains were unearthed in 1974. The women touch fingertips, a la Adam and God on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, making an eternal connection between anthropological science and schlocky movies. My favorite piece of silliness involves Lucy’s quest to transfer the entire knowledge of the cosmos from her freakishly advanced brain onto a flash drive so Dr. Norman can … what, download it? This isn’t Larry from Accounting dropping off some spreadsheets for chrissakes, these are the secrets of the universe. Honestly, I’m bummed that Besson chose to go the route of the mind-machine meld. Scarlett Johansson already played an operating system in “Her,” and that particular hard drive is already full.

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22 JUMP STREET (R) Blackstone Thurs: 9:30 p.m. Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:30, 4:20, Fri-Wed: 7:15 Westborough Thurs: 1:15, 4:15 Worcester North Thurs: 9:50 p.m. A MOST WANTED MAN (R) Solomon Pond Fri-Wed: 12:30, 4:05, 7:20, 10:15 Worcester North Thurs: 12:50, 4, 7:05, 10:05,

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Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:35, 1:55, 4:45, 7:55, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 10:15 p.m. Worcester North Thurs: 5:10, 7:35, 10:25, FriWed: 9:45 p.m. THE PURGE: ANARCHY (R) Blackstone (reserved seating) Thurs: 2:35, 5, 7:25, 10 Blackstone Thurs: 10:05, 12:35, 3:05, 5:30,

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7:55, 10:30, Fri-Wed: 9:45, 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05, 12:25 a.m. Cinemagic Thurs: 11:20, 1:45, 4:10, 7, 9:20, FriWed: 1:45, 9:20 Solomon Pond Thurs: 11:45, 4:55, 7:30, 10:05, Fri-Wed: 12:45, 3:55, 7:35, 10:10 Westborough Thurs: 1, 4:20, 7:30, 10, Fri-Wed: 1:10, 4:05, 7:20, 9:50 Worcester North Thurs: 12:30, 2:50, 5:05, 7:30, 10:10, Fri-Wed: 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:40, 10:05

PERSECUTED (PG-13) Worcester North Thurs: 1:05 p.m.

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (PG-13) Blackstone Thurs: 6:15, 9:40, Fri-Wed: 9:15

PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 9:30, 10, 11:45, 12:15, 2,

Cinemagic Thurs: 4 p.m Solomon Pond Thurs: 12:10, 3:35, 6:55, 9:30,

MALEFICENT (PG) Blackstone Thurs: 9:35, 11:55, 2:15, 4:35, 7:05, Fri-Wed: 11:05, 1:35, 6:40

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VELAI ILLA PATTAHARI (NR) Westborough Thurs: 1:20, 4:30 WISH I WAS HERE (NR) Worcester North Thurs: 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55,

Fri-Wed: 4:15, 10:10

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.

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For Old Times’ Sake Zoe Dee

On Church Street, right off from Clinton’s popular High Street, is the historic Old Timer Restaurant. Originally opened as the “Tap Room” in 1929 and assuming the name “Old Timer” from the older customers who frequented the bar, the restaurant was added in 1934. From framed black and white photographs hanging in the corridor leading from sidewalk to dining room, to paintings and décor from decades ago among several dozen wooden tables, chairs and booths, the restaurant welcomes guests to take a step back in time and enjoy what has made The Old

Timer a Clinton landmark.

Shortly after arriving on a recent weekday night, Max and I were seated at a booth below a small chandelier, emitting a low, tungsten light. Only a couple other tables in the dining room were occupied when we arrived, however, several more groups were seated during our stay. It’s hard to imagine the large, open room ever being crowded or requiring customers to wait for a seat. The Old Timer offers a variety of cocktails and red and white wines, as well as a selection of craft beer. With an order placed for two Lagunitas IPAs ($5.50 each), we opened menus that feature Irish-ItalianAmerican dishes, like Broiled Chopped Sirloin, Pasta Primavera and Buffalo Chicken Salad. A table tent promoting new appetizers caught our eyes, convincing us to try the Fried Pickles ($5.99). A dozen and a half juicy pickle slices came breaded with a side of tangy, creamy orange dipping sauce. The portion was plenty for two, but not so much to spoil our main course. From the specials board, Max ordered the English Prime Rib ($13.99), cooked medium rare. The meal was served with two sides, mashed potatoes and green beans. The cut of beef was more on the medium

mixed with herbs, made for a fresh and flavorful addition. I squeezed a fresh lemon slice served on the edge of the plate over the fish, adding to the variety of flavors. I chose rice and salad as sides, both satisfying accompaniments. The salad, made up of iceberg lettuce, slices of tomatoes, cucumbers and onions and croutons, was served before the fish and rice, along with a basket of soft, warm rolls and butter. Service at The Old Timer was prompt and our server was friendly and to-thepoint with a sense of humor. Max and I left the restaurant satisfied, but more than anything, in awe of the restaurant’s history, and how well it has fared over the years. Clinton’s landmark restaurant is not just for old timers, but for anyone wishing to travel back to an era of simple, hearty homecooked meals and cold drinks, served in a comfortable atmosphere.

side of medium rare, but was far more flavorful than it looked, which may or may not have had something to do with how fatty it was. Close to the edges, the meat was utterly delicious, though the further Max cut into the middle of the slice, he remarked, the more bland and chewy things seemed to be. The affordability of this dish, however, certainly sweetened the deal, as prime rib is usually no small occasion, and the buttery and well-seasoned sides topped everything off quite well. I ordered the Haddock St. James ($16.99), a generous portion of pan-fried fish covered in a delicious mixture of herbed breadcrumbs. On top of the fish, fresh garlic and seared diced tomatoes, just barely blackened and

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GUACAMOLE LOBSTER ROLL Lobster meat with celery & mayonnaise on a brioche roll lined with homemade guacamole & topped with a honey peppercorn abcon. Served with sweet potato fries & coleslaw. BASIL RASPBERRY SALAD Local organic mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers tossed in a Basil Rasperry vinaigrette.Topped with grilled steak tips and gorgonzola cheese. Also available from or dinner menu: Mediterranean Haddock Seafood Trio Espresso Chipotle Steak Desserts: Cheesecake or Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding

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FARM TO TABLE DINNER EVENT Head to Indian Head Farm in Berlin for a special

dinner event on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-8 p.m. The event will feature food prepared by Pepper’s Fine Catering, made with local produce and other products from area farms, accompanied by craft beer. Dinner is $50 per

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person; seating is limited. Call Pepper’s Fine Catering for reservations at 508-393-6844. Tickets may also be purchased at the farm and are payable by cash or check only. Indian Head Farm, 232 Pleasant St., Berlin.

Wednesday seafood selections at 508762-9501. Visit Ritual, 281 Main St., Worcester. ritualworcester. com.

RITUAL CELEBRATES SUMMER Ritual, located on Main Street in

Worcester, is celebrating summer with extended lunch hours, Tuesday-Friday, From 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. A new summer buffet, offered from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. includes roll-ups, salads, six hot items, desserts and a non-alcoholic beverage for $9.95. For those driving, Ritual offers free validated lunch parking next door. All

Courthouse and Fallon employees receive 10 percent off all lunch checks. Ritual is also offering deals

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at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, diners can order an all-you-can-eat seafood dinner for $18.99. On Fridays, a twin 1-pound-and-aquarter lobster dinner with a chef-inspired side is available for $18.99. Call Ritual for

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new Fresh Juice menu. Items include: Mighty Beets, made with beets, lemon, ginger, carrots and cucumber; Belly Blis, made with apples, carrots and ginger; Sounds Mint, made with carrot pineapple, ginger and mint; and others. Each drink is made with fresh, local produce. A 16-ounce is $5.99 and a 24-ounce is $7.99. Try one at NU Cafe, 335 Chandler St., Worcester.

STEAMERS AT SUNSET The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Steamers at Sunset on Wednesday, August 20, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge. The event, an extended Business After Hours, welcomes chamber

members and the community to celebrate the end of summer with golf, cocktails, a New England-style lobster bake, raffles, games and live music by steel drummer and percussionist Toby Tobas. A Nine & Dine Tournament will be held at the start of the event, when guests can play nine holes and compete for first and second places prizes. A lobster bake will follow, overlooking the golf course. The event is open to the public, those 21 years and older; advance registration is required. Tickets are priced by meal: $50 for a lobster dinner, $45 for a steak dinner, $40 for a chicken dinner and $35 for a vegetarian dinner. Register by calling the chamber at 508-2349090 ext. 100, online at blackstonevalley.org, or email administrator@blackstonevalley.org. Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chocolog Rd., Uxbridge.

BEER CAMP AT PEPPERCORN’S Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Across American tap

takeover comes to Peppercorn’s Bar & Grille on Thursday, August 28. The event features 12

collaborative beers from craft breweries across the US, including Allagash, Ballast Point, Firestone Walker and Victory. Visit beercamp. sierranevada.com for more information.

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Still Four Corners 224 Barre Paxton Rd., Rutland 508-886-6666 FOOD HHHH AMBIENCE HHHH SERVICE HHH VALUE HH

Still Four Corners in Rutland is a bit of a local landmark. An unassuming sign on Route 122 leaves you wondering what lurks just beneath the tree cover. Considering the numerous rope-swings, swimming holes, fishing spots and adventuring locations, it makes sense that a diamond in the rough would greet you when you exit the forest.

I’ll start this review by saying this: I’ve been going here since I was a much younger man than I am today and it will always have a place in my heart. There are a lot of great things about the restaurant and there are a few things that keep it from achieving epic status. Let’s start with the good aspects. For one, the entire building has a rustic feel and it is rife with options for the finicky customer. There is ample seating on a large patio to eat while soaking up the sun, there is indoor seating for those looking for a cooler option and there is a screened-in porch area that offers a hybrid of the two. As a wildly pale individual who sunburns within seconds, I appreciated being able to enjoy the breeze while keeping the sun off of my back and the mosquitos off of my arms. You can play checkers in the porch area as well, which is a surprisingly nice option. The food is great, the ice cream options are wonderful and the service is acceptable – not quite friendly enough to achieve a higher score, but quick and to the point, which is appreciated in its own right. Also, if you choose the outdoor seating, you can look into the thick woods that surround the area or chat with the other friendly attendees. Where I have trouble reconciling with Still Four Corners are the prices. I understand that location and costs are different for every restaurant and they may very well offer the lowest prices possible to keep the place open, but for someone like myself who is always looking for a bargain, I may have to skip over the restaurant on my next trip out. With all that being said, it isn’t called “Still” Four Corners for nothing. Regardless of my feelings, Four Corners is going strong as a much beloved Rutland locale.

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Karaoke. Classicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-5377750. Summer African Music Series. Free Admission. 6-8:30 a.m. Gallery of African Art, 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or galleryofafricanart.org. Out to Lunch Concert Series Hosts Ashley Jordan. Farmers Market, Food Vendors & Artisan Vendors open at 11 a.m. Main stage concert runs 12-2 p.m. with a brief intermission. Sweet and sultry, Ashley Jordan is a country/folk singer from the nearby little town of Harvard, MA. She strapped a guitar to her back and decided to take a stroll down the proverbial road to stardom, with music that is truthful and convincing, raising the emotional bar. It_s almost as if Jewel decided to cover a Janis Joplin song in her own sweet style, called upon the impassioned spirit of Damien Rice and pulled it off perfectly! 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. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Here is your Free Ticket To Ride on the Magical Mystery Tour bus. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits, B-sides and Beatle masterpieces performed completely LIVE! Bring

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your lawn chairs and blankets for a Free live concert under the night sky. Free. 6-8 p.m. Connie Mack Field, Connie Mack Drive, East Brookfield. Dana Lewis LIVE! 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. No Cover. 6-8 p.m. Grille on the HILL,grillonthehill.net. Jesse Fontaine. Another Free summer concert on the Plaza. Bring a lawn chair, food available. In case of weather, the concert moves indoors. Free. 6-8 p.m. Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. 508-234-6232 or alternativesnet.org. Live Jazz. Live Jazz Performances on the Patio at the Ceres Bistro every Thursday. 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. Summer Concert Series. Join us Thursday evenings on the hillside for the Fruitlands Summer Concert Series. Gates open at 5:30 for picnics, concerts begin at 7:15 p.m. This is an outdoor venue so please bring a blanket or chairs (chairs are for sale at the Museum Store) and dress appropriately. Handicapped seating is available under the tent. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the concerts. $10/car Museum Members, $15/car Nonmembers. 7:15-9 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924, ext. 292 or fruitlands.org/summerconcerts. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment. 7:30 p.m.midnight. Hirosaki Prime, 1121 Grafton St. 508-926-8700. Open Mic Night! Thursday: Open Mic Night. musicians welcome to perform. Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Shemekia Copeland. From the softest whisper to a growling,

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. full-throated blues roar, vocalist Shemekia Copeland boasts a dynamic range and a vibrant personality that together have the music world hailing her as a diva in the making. $30 advance; $34 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. The Beat Jack Street Smash Vol.1 Mixtape release party. Deebo Mac, J Pusha, Black Ownaz, T.H.U.R.S.D.A.Y., Flava 105.5. Brought to you by Hunters Entertainment and Ill Thrill Entertainment. G.G.S.E. Artisin. $10. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/817954288216461. 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. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Jean Mancini Gough Jazz Ensemble. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Metal Thursday CCLI: Abdicate [NY], Zafakon [PUERTO RICO], Forced Asphyxiation, Desolate. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Guy Bergeron. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Peanut Butter & Jam in the Park - Millbury Sutton Summer Community. Led by Millbury High_s Dan Ferreira, they will present a showcase of Broadway showtunes, swing and dance favorites, and more. The band consists of over 45 members ranging in age from student to adult. They_re from Millbury/ Sutton and the surrounding area. Bring a blanket or chair, and your lunch. Rain location: Elm Draught House Cinema, 35 Elm Street. Free. Noon-1:15 p.m. Millbury Town Common, Main St and Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-4710. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. Dan Kirouac solo/acoustic. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band BEATLES FOR SALE, his solo performances showcase versatile vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 6-8:45 p.m. Grille on the HILL,facebook.com/events/253318374875624. Dave Miller & Brian Kendal. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. The City Boys with Johnny Romance & The Captain. Acoustic duo. 7-11 p.m. William’s Restaurant & Tavern, 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner. 978-632-7794 or loveshackmusic.com.

Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, a folk duo from Massachusetts, debut new songs from their new release “Hard Times and Woes” on Saturday, August 2, at 7 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church in Worcester. Also performing at the show will be The Hipswayers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at http://0802concert.bpt.me. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester.

Bret Talbert: Live Acoustic Rock! Great songs keep coming, acoustified by Bret Talbert with his 6 strings. Don’t miss. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. BitterSuite. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cornerstone’s Restaurant, 616 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-1991. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. 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. Zack Slick. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Mike Moore. 8:30 p.m.-noon. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. 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. Three of a Kind. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Tribute This! (GnR/Billy Idol tribute). Tribute This is back at JJ’s, playing the best of Billy Idol and Guns N’ Roses! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. How Bizarre. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Dave B & The Hotshots. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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 Bar & Grill, 102 Green St. 508438-0597.

Saturday and Sunday (Weather Permitting) ~ 1-5 p.m. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. 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. Afternoon Show w/ Mojo Ride, Boomstick!, Heavy Necker & Sean Erhartic with Eratic Devine! That’s right folks, the afternoon “old fart” concert series is back today. 1st is Sean Erhartic with ERATIC DIVINE! 2nd is HEAVY NECKER! (facebook.com/HeavyNecker) BOOM STICK! (facebook.com/ boomstickboston) Then it’s MOJO RIDE (featuring insane guitar work) David Bazin, Tommy Garrity, Jacob Pelrah & Mark Resnik. $8. 2-7 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/897613750265650. Scotty McCreery. $30-$47.50. 2-8 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871 or indianranch.com. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. Dana Lewis LIVE!Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth” No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge.

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508-779-0901. Lisa Marie. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards and the Hip Swayers Trio. Enjoy an evening of classic country and folk tunes sure to delight - Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards are a folk duo from Massachusetts whose songs resonate with the love of Americana and old country music, commanding familiar traditional melodies and poignant, introspective lyrics, and backing them with delicate arrangements on ukulele, clarinet, guitar and banjo. $10. 7-9 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. 508-757-2708 or 0802concert.bpt.me. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. PEJames at the Westborough Country Club!. Come and enjoy your favorite acoustic rock tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s in a relaxing setting - rain or shine! Good food, drinks, and wonderful music! Free. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The grille at Westborough Country Club, 121 W. Main St., Westborough. 508-366-0207 or wccgrille.com. Sanctifire. This band will rock the house! Homecooked Meal available for $3! $4 donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main hall, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Broken Tail Rescue Fundraiser: Kung Fu Grip, Elliot & The Ghost (NY), Acoustic ska performance by Tommy Leonard, A “pole performance” by Escape Aerial Arts instructor and your 2014 APC Champion Maggie Ann. and more at Lucky Dog Music Hall. Featuring Kung Fu Grip!

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Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Free. 8 a.m.-noon 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. African Drums for All on The Common. Mike Rinker introduces participants to djembe drums and other percussion instruments to play West African rhythms outdoors at the gazebo bandstand on the West Boylston Town Common. All abilities, ages 8 to adult welcome. Drums provided. A portion of proceeds are donated to West Boylston Arts Foundation in support of school arts & music. $15. 10:30 a.m.-noon. West Boylston Town Common, Intersection of Routes 12 & 140, West Boylston. Free BUTCH BAZILLION Show at Kimball Farm. Every J U LY 3 1 , 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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100% of door proceeds go directly to helping save animals with Broken Tail Rescue, and there will be plenty of prizes! (facebook. com/kungfugripworcester) Just added to the bill is NY’s “Elliot & The Ghost”. (facebook.com/elliotandtheghostband) Acoustic performer TOMMY LEONARD (facebook.com/tommy.leonard.756) Also, from Escape Aerial Arts. A performance by Maggie Ann. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/291446177703506. Malarky. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Neon Alley. 8:30 p.m.-noon. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. Audio Nation. Classic rock and more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508842-8420. Babe Pino Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-7930900. DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. PiNZ Entertainment / Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille, 110 So Main St., Milford. 508-473-6611. The ISSUES band (Top 40, rock, 80’s, old school). This is our last Worcester area show for the summer! We’ll be covering all of your favorite classic rock, 80’s, blues, old school and current Top 40 hits! Lots of new music added. We hope to see you all there! No cover. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Jubilee Gardens. spend a summer night sweating & dancing at the Sahara, fun times, plenty of dance floor & Free spirited crowd also terrific rock/folk/pop all original music.no cover! 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or jubileegardens.com.

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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. Butch Bazillion Show Plays All Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits. 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. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Clamdigger. 5-9 p.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. 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. Come on out! Free!. 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. Vinyl Siding (AUGUST edition) featuring Midas, DJ Shy, and DJ Trixie. Special Guest DJ Andy Kershaw from San Fransisco. Also a breakbeat battle between 2 highly skilled Dj’s Matt BMilk Mullaney and DL Breaks Free. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/ events/1521298118084456. 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

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Do you have a favorite restaurant in Worcester? Probably New England Roast Beef, I go there a lot. I like the Buffalo Caesar Chicken sandwich. Where is your favorite place to be at Fitton Field? I go to the batting cages to hit by myself before games. It is really relaxing to hit there by myself.

What do you do in your off time? I go to the gym and the beach. I hang out and relax with my buddies from the team. What are your feelings on Jake the Lion? He’s funny. He brings life to the fans. I think he’s pretty cool. What are your plans for after college? It depends. I’d love to continue with my dream of playing baseball. If that does not work out, I want to do something with sports business. I want to surround myself with the game one way or another.

McCarthy to reserve it at OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. 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. Country Night. 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.

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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.

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Karaoke. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-5377750. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Beatles For Sale the Tribute returns to Southgate at Shrewsbury on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 at 7pm as part of Southgate’s outdoor Summer Music Series. All are welcome. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a night of live Beatles music. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits as well as a good helping of B-sides and deep cuts performed completely LIVE by New England’s own, Beatles For Sale the Tribute! “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all.” In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside to the Southgate dining room. If the concert has to be moved inside, it will become for Southgate residents only. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Southgate at Shrewsbury, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. 508-842-8331. 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. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke 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. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774696-4845. 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. Lancaster Summer Concert Series Presents The Rafters. THE RAFTERS are Dave Fitzgibbons and Miki Bryan a husband and wife duo. Their music focuses on melody and lyrics over a blend of pop/folk influences. Their songs are snap shots into their lives, their loves, and those things which make us all human. Free. First Church of Christ Unitarian, 725 Main St., Lancaster. 978-365-2043 or soundsofwachusett.com. Worcester Organ Concert featuring Alexander Pattavina. Celebrate the Worcester Organ 150th Anniversary at this Free noontime concert. Alex Pattavina, a native of Stoughton, got his start learning the organ at the St. Paul’s Choir School in Cambridge. He finished in second place last fall in the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival, High School division. The Thayer Academy senior finished second in the spring 2013 regional biannual Quimby Organ Competition. For that competition, he was the only participant not in a college music program! Free Admission. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or mechanicshall.org/eventbooking/hook.html. Chris Reddy - Sponsored by Narragansett. 5-7 p.m. Sunset Tiki Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700.

Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Beatles For Sale the Tribute is back again by popular demand! A huge section of the Common is roped off and classic cars are parked in horseshoe fashion facing the stage where the band performs - it’s a fun, family night. It’s Free to the public and everyone is welcome! Classic cars & classic live Beatles music! A perfect combination. Hope to see you all there! Rain date: Thursday, August 7th Free. 6-8 p.m. Leicester Common, Washburn Square, Leicester. Glenn Hillard - Twilight at Twigs Cafe. Singer/Songwriter and Piano Man Glenn Hillard will entertain with Gospel/Blues/ Ragtime and Traditional Jazz and Folk Styles. Since the 1980_s he has performed, churches, coffeehouses, music stores, outdoor events and restaurants in the Northeast region. He has performed and recorded with Raging Grace, Sam Bowen and other local artist. He currently performs as a solo artist and with Brian Merrill in the group they both created, Woo Boogie Revival. Free with regular admission. 6-8 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Duotone Instrumental Guitar Duo. The Duotone Instrumental Guitar Duo will be playing cool jazz, Brazilian, and pop favorites for two great sets. Come join us for some great food and swinging music and take a break from the coming heat wave. We look forward to seeing you there! Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Summer Concert- Opera Gala (Greater Worcester Opera). Join GWO for their 11th Annual Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a comfortable and air-conditioned atmosphere, while experiencing engaging performances by some of the areas finest singers. The music is exquisite, the price reasonable and the refreshments complimentary- it’s a great way to support the arts while having a wonderful time! Concerts include Opera Gala (August 6), with a special added event on August 20 (beginning at 7 p.m.) of a _Pirates of Penzance_ Sing-Along_bring a score or borrow one of ours, and join in as the chorus! $10 general ($5 students). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briarwood Community Center, Birches Auditorium, Briarwood Circle. 508-930-7062 or greaterworcesteropera.org. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic. com/Index.htm. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu. ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m.

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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. Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. 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 gallery. 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. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 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 978-5985000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday,

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provided by guitarist Derid Peguero, faculty member at Worcester Music Academy. Light refreshments will be served. Worcester Popup, 38 Franklin St., Worcester. Worcesterpopup.com. St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. 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. Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com. The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com. The Sprinkler Factory, Summer Sizzles Art Show - Opening Reception, Saturday; Summer Sizzles Art Show, Sundays, Saturdays, Aug. 3 - Aug. 30. 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, 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. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Stoddard Education and Visitors Center, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Great Hall, 11 French Drive, Boylston. towerhillbg.org. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: The Orangerie, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 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. 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. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Fri & Sat Aug 1st & 2nd Orlando Baxter 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 800-401-2221 or online at beantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Drive-In Movies every Sunday night outside in the parking lot. - Sundays. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508753-9543 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. Free. 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 - Every Sat night. Free parking. Full menu before or during show. $20 Per Ticket. 8-9:45 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-452-

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Ladies! Head to Lucky Dog Music Hall on Friday, August 1, from 8 p.m.-2 p.m. for a hot night of Men of Steel Dancers. The All Male Revue, Gurl’s Nite Out event, is $10 per person. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester. Menofsteeldancers.com.

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75th Annual Experience Gardner Festival & Sidewalk Sale. The annual Experience Gardner Festival & Sidewalk Sale is one of Gardner_s biggest events. For two days, Friday, August 1, 9-6 and Saturday, August 2, 9-4, the downtown area is converted to a street fair featuring community exhibits and demonstrations, performing artists, Kids’ Games, Wildcat Growl, and more. Local retail shops, businesses, restaurants, non-profit agencies, crafters, and outside vendors feature their merchandise out on the streets. This is a family event. Free to Public. 9-6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Gardner, , Gardner. 978-632-5000 or gardnersquaretwo.com.

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CSI Worcester! Forensic Artist - Heidi Schulz. Heidi Schultz, one of the few certified forensic artists in the country, will present insight into what the work of a forensic artist really involves. and show samples of the work ( composite sketches, facial identification, age progression and other issues) of a forensic artist. She is one of a handful of people in the country who do this work for police, other law enforcement agencies and legal departments. Free. 7-8 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1663.

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Yoga by Nature. Instructor: Lynsey Smith Member. $10, Nonmember $17. For beginner and experienced yogis _ practice gentle to moderate flow yoga. Classes will take place outside in good weather. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Fairy Houses & Garden in a Basket. Instructor: Betsy Williams Build a house and little garden that just might entice the fairies to come and play. Begin by planting ferns and ivy to give the little people a bit of privacy. Then, using bark, leaves, twigs and other natural materials, create a charming little home that any fairy would be pleased to move into. Once the house is built the landscaping can begin: lay out paths, design a garden or install a small pond. The construction site is a basket that is easily carried home. All materials included. Member: $60, Non-member: $75. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org. Birds of Prey. Learn all about the EcoTarium’_s raptors, and get up close to a live bird of prey! $3 per person, plus EcoTarium admission; $2 for EcoTarium members. 1:30-2 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700.

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Garden Sprouts Summer: Winged Wonder. This six week program is developed for preschoolers ages 3 through kindergarten and features outdoor fun in the Youth Garden. We will introduce young children to the world of plants and nature. Classes will include hands on activities or crafts and a story. Children must be accompanied by and adult. Participants may sign up for as many or as few as they choose. August 5: Winged Wonders._ The garden is home to more than our friend the bee, come discover who else loves to visit the garden and helps the plants! August 12: Salad Celebration _ Celebrate our final class with vegetables picked fresh from the garden and ready to eat! Sure to be some crunchy, munchy fun! Member: $10, Nonmember: $15. 10-11 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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Yoga by Nature. Yoga by Nature Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. Instructor: Lynsey Smith. For beginner and experienced yogis -_ practice gentle to moderate flow yoga. Classes will take place outside in good weather. Member: $10, Non-member: $17. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.. Qigong Tai Chi. Instructor: Rose Lee. Qigong is a mind-body practice that improves one’s mental and physical health. It is an ancient Chinese martial art developed by monks and masters in China thousands of years ago, it cultivates good health, inner strength, increases vital energy, and boosts the immune system. Tai Chi is a sequence of fluid movements using the principles of qigong movements to reduce stress and high blood pressure, relieve arthritis pan, improve balance and reduce the risk of falling, increase endurance and mobility In this class we will begin with Qigong warm ups and then progress into Tai Chi movements; learn proper breathing and meditation techniques. Qigong and Tai Chi have been practiced by millions of people of all ages. Member: $60, Non-member: $100, for six sessions. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg.org.

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McCauley Lawn Care Cleanups, Maintenance, Mulches, Plantings, Pruning/ Trimming and more! 774-364-7267 mccauleylawncare@gmail.com

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

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

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

Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. Firewood. 978-422-8294

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

Alley Lawn Care We are a local family owned and operated business that takes pride in our work. Please call or email for a free estimate. 508-479-7879 Alleylawncare@gmail.com LAWNMOWER REPAIR Lawn Mower Repair small engine repair, tune-ups, blade sharpening, oil & filter changes. Fast, dependable service! Jim 508-826-6534

Peace and Tranquility in your own Backyard 508-885-1088

Full landscaping service & so much more! Full Lawn Planting & Maintenance Ponds built & maintained Clean-ups • Mum Installation Pond Closings • Fall Pruning & Shearing Waterfalls • Walls | Patios & Walkways House Cleanout, Attics, Cellars Bobcat Work | Backhoe Work | Gutter Cleaning

(weather permitting)

thru last weekend in October

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

Have a fleatastic day!©

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B Moving Sale - Holden 10 Chestnut Hill Road. Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd. 8AM - 4PM.

LANDSCAPING

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Sats & Suns 8am-3pm

LAWN CARE MISCELLANEOUS Jack Longone Landscape Contractor Seasonal Pruning & Shearing. Weekly lawn care. Quality & Reliable Service. Fully Ins. 508-826-2338

LAWN & GARDEN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

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

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C 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.

D Worcester-Grafton St. area Moving Sale, August 2 -3, 9 to 3. Everything must go. Corner of Grafton St. and Sunderland Rd. Follow signs at corner.

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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

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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www.centralmassclass.com HELP WANTED LOCAL Senior Clerk/Recreation Dept. Performs a variety of secretarial, clerical and office support functions for the Recreation Director, requiring interaction with the public in person and on telephone. Knowledge of computerized office environment and experience with a variety of office equipment required. 35 hr work week. Contact Office of Town Manager, 1204 Main Street, Holden, MA 508) 2105501 or visit www.holdenma.gov employment opportunities. EOE

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Town of Holden is seeking a full-time Senior Accounts Clerk - 35 hours per week in Treasurer/Collector’s Office. Extremely busy office seeks an individual who possesses an aptitude for numbers, cash handling experience, customer service skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office products. Municipal financial experience helpful. Submit application by August 14, 2014 to Town Manager’s Office, 1204 Main Street, Holden, MA 01520. Visit www.holdenma.gov employment opportunities for more information. EOE

A driver’s license along with a fully registered and insured automobile is required. Computer experience is necessary.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED Be part of the solution! Teach others the path to wellness FT or PT. We provide the tools and training so you can participate in this multimillion dollar market and create your own economy. Get started today. Call for a personal interview 777.614.1206 HELP WANTED LOCAL $$ Earn extra money $$ Deliver the new Verizon telephone directories 18 yrs & older w/insured vehicles to deliver Fitchburg, Gardner, Ayer, Leominster, Clinton areas. Also looking for office clerks and loaders. Delivery starts august 5th. Work a minimum of 6 daylight hours per day and get paid within 72 hours, upon successful completion of route. Call 1-800-979 -7978 refer to job# 30111-d EOE

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Montachusett Home Care Corp., a growing full social service agency serving elderly and the disabled has openings for full-time Case Managers in its Adult Family Care and State Home Care programs: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field is required plus one year experience in casework. Eligibility for social work licensure is preferred. Starting salary is $30,300 based upon a 35 hour work week. MHCC offers a friendly work environment, flexible work schedules, generous vacation, sick & holidays. Benefits include health, disability & life insurance, 403B matching, flexible spending etc. Older workers, minorities, and Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply.

Send resume to: Montachusett Home Care Corporation Human Resources Department 680 Mechanic Street Leominster, MA 01453 Or via e-mail: mhcc@mhcc-1.org AA/EOE

July 10, 2014 WORK AT HOME

Part-Time Classiﬁed Inside Sales Position We are seeking a self-motivated Classiﬁed Sales ad representative who will be responsible for maintaining existing accounts and obtaining new accounts for print ad and digital sales. Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, enthusiastic, creative and be able to perform under strict deadlines. 25 Hours per week, Monday-Friday. Base plus commission. Holden, MA. Interested candidates please submit brief cover letter and resume to carsenault@centralmassclass.com

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Montachusett Home Care Corporation, a dynamic social service agency serving the elderly and disabled populations, seeks one fulltime and one half-time Care Transition Coach to meet patients in the hospital, conduct home visits, and maintain case record. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required. Position is fastpaced. Must possess good writing and communication skills, ability to work independently while having a team approach, and have efficient computer skills. A valid driver’s license and fully registered and insured automobile is required. MHCC offers a family friendly work environment, a 35 hour work week, and generous work benefits. Salary: $30,300 annually. Older workers, minorities, and Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Send resumes by August 5, 2014 to: Montachusett Home Care Corporation Human Resources Department 680 Mechanic Street Leominster, MA 01453 Or via e-mail: mhcc@mhcc-1.org AA/EOE

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Change A Life. Become a MENTOR Foster Parent. Earn money at home supporting a child in need! We provide safe, caring homes for children in Foster Care. Training and 24/7 Supports provided from our expert team. Call 508-368-2710 or email carol.bailey@thementor network.com for more information.

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FULL & HALF-TIME CARE TRANSITION COACH

Kitchen/Utility Help Part-time. Nights & weekends required. Princeton, MA. john@harringtonfarm.com

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July 25, 2014

Ashley Distribution Services in Holland seeks -TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS, Earning potential $55,000 to $77,000 average earnings of $65,000 -Home Weekly -Paid Vacation -401k -Med/Life/Dental -No Touch Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp. Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241 8AM to 4PM CST for info & app or email: jobs@ashleydistribution services.com or www.ashleydistribution services.com to apply under jobs.

Montachusett Home Care Corporation, a full social service agency serving elderly and the disabled has an opening for a full-time Registered Nurse. This position will complete in-home assessments of service need, determine program eligibility, explore community options for elders including expansion of in home services to delay nursing home placement. RN staff work closely with case managers / social workers to best meet the needs of local elders. Candidates with a BSN must have at least one year of clinical experience and / or nursing in a community or long term care setting. Candidates with a diploma RN should have two additional years of community-based nursing experience or long term care direct service experience. A Massachusetts RN license and drivers license, as well as a fully registered and insured automobile are a must. Computer experience is necessary. MHCC offers a family friendly work environment, 35 hour work week, no weekends, flexible work schedules, generous vacations, 13 paid holidays. Benefits include health insurance, STD/LTD, Life, up to 7% 403 B match, flexible spending etc. Annual salary is $41,600. Older workers, minorities, and Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. Send resume to: Montachusett Home Care Corporation Human Resources Department 680 Mechanic Street Leominster, MA 01453 Or via e-mail: mhcc@mhcc-1.org AA/EOE

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. Worcester Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of the Cross. Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $2500.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea). Cathy 203-315-9291 FOR SALE

Fresh Picked Basil Large bunches. Great for Pesto! $3.50 each. Princeton. 978-464-2978 Leave message.

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ITEMS UNDER $2,014 2 HanoverTickets Last Comic Standing 9/27/14 Balc CTR G seat 203 & 204 ~Paid $66.00 asking $60.00. 774-239-6612 4 x 8 Utility Trailer Brand new PT deck and sides with removable rear gate. $500.00 or B/O. 508-887-5211 Air Conditioner Daikin(made in Japan) 115v.8300 BTU 27 1/4"W x17 1/4"H x 22"D. Compressor quiet. $60.00. 978-534-0711 Ariens ST 524 Snowblower Good condition. $300.00 For appointment call 508-829-5161 Beanie Babies 13. 1 in Tru-VueCase from Mexique. All for $50.00. 978-342-2901 Boat Trailer Trailer for small boat. $100.00. 508-886-6414 Camping Stove Coleman. Asking $25.00. 978-537-8603 Cannon Printer Fax machine,copy/scan. $35.00 or B/O. 774262-9657 774-262-9657 Couch and Love Seat Camel Color. Nice shape. No rips. $125.00 for both. 774-276-0183

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Craftsman Electric Lawnmower 3 Years Old - Runs Great! $50.00. 978-537-8428

Military items, veteran buying, American WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam or earlier. Also, German, Japanese, Italian etc. Please call 978-928-1238

Millbury, 2 bedroom $925, newly renovated includes hot water. Off street parking, on site laundry. 1st and second, 508-839-5775 call for bonus!

1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Sedan. 79k miles. Grey exterior and interior. Best Reasonable Offer 508-450-1063 badday1123@gmail.com

Dining Room Chairs New assembly required. Espresso color. 2 sets. 2 styles. $20.00 for 1 set/ $35.00 for 2. 508-865-1047 FREE Hot Tub 7 person- You move - w/ steps, towel rack, cover with easy lift and the chemicals. 508-886-6465 Hutches 3 Open Hutches, Barn Board Pine. $550.00. 978-6601687 Kohler Toilet 1.6 GA. Like New/ Color~Bisque, $100.00 or BRO. 1 piece. 978-537-4482. Liberty Pump Model 403. $25.00. Call Bob- 978-407-5856 Panoramic Color Photo/ Boston taken from helocopter40"x14.5 "-Nice View.Perfect for office $45.00 B/O. 978-422-7792 Pellet Stove Harman Stove Company-P61, Very Good Condition. Black $1200.00. 978-400 -5850 Power Reclining/Lift Chair Rebuilt & cleaned. $75.00. 508471-6659 Small Exerciser For legs & arms. Folds up/sit on floor.Model by Jake.Like new .Good for elderly. $45.00. 978-537-9881 Stereo System Realistic.Tuner, CD,2 C. Decks, turntable, FreqEQ 4 Tower Speakers. Powerful. $1500.00. 978-549-2554

Wanted-Any Kind of Bicycles 1-100+ Racing, mountain, old, new, etc. Cash paid. Call Dennis 508-277-7513 YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Moving Sale - Holden 10 Chestnut Hill Road. Friday, August 1st and Saturday August 2nd. 8AM - 4PM.

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.

Work Out Bench/Air Conditioner Dick’s Sp. Goods Bench & WTS 150 Sears Air Cond. Both for $50.00 or B/O. 978-534-5169 Wurlitzer Spinet Piano with bench. Recently tuned. $700.00 or B/O 508-853-3486 WANTED TO BUY BUYING WATCHES ALL Wrist & Pocket Watches. From Timex to Rolex. Top $$ Guaranteed. Over 20 yrs Experience 855-658-3266

Worcester Catalpa Circle Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1195 508-852-6001

Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life. Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training.

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3500.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 2000 Mercury Sable Wagon. 131K miles. Exc. cond. inside & out. Asking $2,200.00 Call Kathy 978-728-4702

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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

Holden - Spacious 2bdrm townhouse wiith w/d hkup in great location. $1550 including heat. 508-667-7434

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Worcester-Grafton St. area Moving Sale, August 2 -3, 9 to 3. Everything must go. Corner of Grafton St. and Sunderland Rd. Follow signs at corner.

PETS & ANIMALS HORSES Stall space available

Sump Pump System Never used. Needs marine or auto battery. Auto on at loss of power. $35.00 or B/O. 508-865-2670 Wooden Roll Top Desk Excellent condition, $325.00. lacated in Sterling. 508-873-0473

RUTLAND CENTER 1st fl, 2BD. Modern, recent paint. Hrdwd flrs. Open fl plan. Built-in shelves & cabinets. Refs req’d. No pets/ no smoking. $865/m 978-257-0202

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED

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 Apartment for rent Princeton1st fl-2Bd-stove-fridge-porch $800. 978-464-2808 or 617680-1798

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $14,000.00 978-4645525 or 781-879-8275 cell 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond. 469 miles. Asking $1650.00. Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

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

2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $8500.00 Call 978-466-6043 AUTOS 1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282

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$896 One Bedroom $1,071 Two Bedroom

Rent Includes: * Professionally Managed-Elevator Bldg. * Maintenance Free Living * Heat and Hot Water Included * Community Center * Fitness Room * Walking Trails * Patio and Resident Garden

* Spacious 1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans * Pet Friendly * Ample Closet Space * Additional Resident Storage * Designer Finishes * Smokefree building

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August 2 nd and August 3 rd 11am-2pm

Maximum income limits, per household size, not to exceed 60% of AMI (gross income) 1 Persons 2 Persons $36,840 $42,120 Minimum income limits apply (please inquire for details) ‘Head of household must be 62 years of age or older. Other household members must be at least 55 years of age.

For Information or an application please contact S-C Management Corp. at 508-799-3990, TTD 711 or email us at thehillsatpaxtonvillage@gmail.com or visit us at thehillsatpaxtonvillage.com.

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3. Ceramic tile is very easy to install on your own. Spruce up your kitchen or bathroom with a highend look for an extremely reasonable price. Check your building supply houses for deals on high tr affic tile in the .80-.99 cent per squar e foot price range.

4. Install Pergo or laminate wood products. This type of flooring looks great and is easy to install on y our own. Choose from a variety of colors and styles, and save a bundle on floors that have a great hardwood look for a fraction of the cost. 5. Get creative and use special paint and stencils to create designs on your flooring. Add a special touch to a child’s room, a garden room or the kitchen.

Paint a “mat” in front of your kitchen sink in a bold color-coordinated pattern to add a touch of whimsy. Submitted By- Joe Abbascia of Properties Central Realty “We’ll Sell Your House, or We’ll Buy it…Guaranteed! 508-499-7600 - Cell 508-365-5400 - 1180 Main Street, Suite 1 Worcester, MA 01609 508.848.2127 VillageCollection.org

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(978) 537-4971 • 1-(800) 924-8666 Sterling $109,900 Cute 1 bedroom cape with out building. Seller will hook up to town water and provide Title V. This house is being offered as a package with 330 Leominster road, but may be sold separately Aberman Assoc. Inc. 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

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Leominster $159,900 Ready to move in now. Corner ﬁreplace Fully appliance Kithcen Playroom on lower level . club house and pool. Wood burning ﬁreplace. Now , pay attention. Master bedroom with tub and shower combo, separate jetted tub, enclosed water closet and double vanity.. everyone can get ready at the same time. 1/2 bath on main level for those not invited!! Aberman Assoc Inc Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Lancaster $199,900

Westminster $179,900

Looking for warm, country charm and a house that has character? This wonderful post and beam is worth a look! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with wide board ﬂooring, 2 lovely ﬁreplaces, exposed beams.... fully fenced yard with easy access to all major routes. Aberman Assoc Inc. Tracy Sladen 978-537-4971 x 17

Wymans Pond waterfront cottage. Full septic system and artisan well. Year round cottage with 50’ waterfront across the street. Large level lot with off street parking. Property is set up for 2 bedrooms with separate laundry room. Large deck. Aberman Assoc. Inc 978-537-4971 x15 www.gaillent.com

Bellingham $255,000 2 br 1 bath bungalow. This home is a the end of a cul de sac adjacent to Turbesi Park, no traffic nice woods behind the house. The bathroom was completely renovated from floor to ceiling with new plumbing, the house has an updated electric wiring, the attick is big enough for a master bedroom, it already has electic wiring. New Dining room, flooring, hardwood and rugs. Aberman Assoc. Inc Mark Gerber 978-537-4971 x 63

Holden $259,900 Sunny and bright 3 br, 2 full bath contemporary colonial featuring open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, hardwoods,1st floor laundry, and new kitchen cabinets/granite 2014. Master suite offering cathedral ceilings, balcony, bath. Located on 0.82 acre 1 mile from center of town with babbling stream at side of yard. Electric panel for backup generator. This house was rebuilt with new second floor addition in 2004/2005. Aberman Assoc. Inc Linda Barry 978-537-4971 x 60

Fitchburg $349,900

Lancaster $369,900

4 Br, 3 1/2 bath colonial. SPECTACULAR contemporary saltbox design. Cul De Sac , private yard with inground pool. Cathedral ceilings and skylights in master suite, sunroom and expansive kitchen. Built-in bookcases in the ﬁreplaced living room, formal dining room, All Thermopane windows replaced, 2014. Architecturally fascinating master suite with new carpet. ofﬁce/sunroom addition . Easy access to highways . Aberman Assoc. Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14

Eagle Ridge Active adult community. One owner luxury ranch style home. Nicely upgraded with hardwood flooring throughout. Kitchen with bow window overlooking rear yard with stonewall and colorful landscaping. An abundance of maple cabinets with granite counters in light filled kitchen. Open concept living room with fireplace leads to deck and stamped concrete patio. Formal dining room. Second bedroom with full bath. Large first floor laundry room. Massive basement with full windows would make a wonderful recreation room. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com

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Leominster $125,900 Easy to show, quick occupancy. New kitchen appliances -- stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. freshly painted. Atrium doors in living rm lead to deck overlooking wooded conservation area, and dining room, galley style kitchen & 1/2 bath complete ﬁrst level, 2nd level features 2 bdrms & full bath. Buyer would have opportunity to ﬁnish bsmt into a family / game room, if desired. Atrium doors lead to private patio for BBQ. Boiler has been upgraded, water lines replaced. Aberman Assoc Inc Sandra DeRienzo 978-537-4971 x 42

Leominster $249,900 4 br 3 bath Multilevel. Quiet cul de sac. Easy access to highways, shopping. Families thrive with their own space. 4 bedrooms 2 full baths. Wall to wall carpet covers hardwoods in bedroom level. Living area kit, lr, dr, enclosed porch, fenced kennel sized yard. Family room level has exterior access. 3rd full bath on this level. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Lunenburg $339,900 Ever want to give ball room dance lessons? 26 x 54 addition with steel carrying beams offers huge living family area with ﬁreplace , sliders to 84’ deck. Master suite with ﬁreplace , balcony and full bath. Almost an acre. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Sterling $299,800 This is two houses, two separate lots offers as a package with the out buildings at the corner of Research Drive. Seller will hook to town water. Separate septic systems 320 Leominster Road is offered separately however seller will not transfer title unless there is a buyer for all the property. 320 is a 2 bedroom cape. 330 is a 6 room ranch with carport. There are 3 other buildings on the land. Formerly a car dealership. Town zoning prohibit continued use. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x14 www.paulasavard.com

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For the past 40 years, Worcester resident Myra MacLeod has played the violin, fiddle and viola in New England. She plays with several local bands and instructs both children and adults. From August 4-7 she will lead two fiddle workshops in Grafton. Ages 8-16 will meet from Monday through Thursday, August 4-7, from 1-4 p.m. at the Willard House Barn, Grafton. Adults will meet Monday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Apple Tree Arts, Grafton. Both groups will meet on Friday, August 8 at 6 p.m. at the barn to play for a contra dance. More information on the fiddle workshops can be found by calling Apple Tree Arts at 508839-4286 and visiting www.appletreearts.org.

When did you start playing the violin?

1956, I think. It was a year after we moved into the Franklin Hill Housing Project in Dorchester. My mother, just widowed, struggled to keep my three sisters and I together and happy. The grand piano from my first home was left behind. I have faint memories of my father, and of my older sisters practicing Tchaikovsky and Shubert. But mom had a player piano moved into our tiny third-floor apartment, don’t ask me how. On the piano were bongos, a viola, a violin or two, and nearby were the cello, guitars, clarinet, recorders and probably more. The reason why mom took up the viola is pivotal. After a bout with polio, during the 1955 epidemic, she returned to us with hardly a limp, but wanting further rehabilitation for her arm muscles. So, the Kripke family took the T to the South End Music Center every Saturday and, in my case, for the next decade, until age 16. No one will ever know how much that old, tall brownstone, with a secret courtyard of lilacs, and fiestaware plates for recitals meant to me. The teachers were capable and devoted, and must have been saints for teaching me solfege. The Music Center was a godsend for a struggling family.

Tell us about the style of fiddling you gravitate toward? How were you introduced to it? Living in Cambridge 1970-71 was a blast! Folk music was wafting from the rooftops, pubs, restaurants, parks, and I was there with my fiddle and a green school bag over my shoulder, weaving through traffic on my bicycle. I was a single mom then, and I knew folk music. Our record player from the project days nearly wore out Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan. I decided that I would play backup fiddle for a few of the gigging singer-songwriters in town, so what if they were good looking and single. I got to know the folks in the kitchen at the Plow and Stars, and frequented the place

with my fiddle. As a shy person I was now connecting to groups of people and learning how to perform. I’ve apologized to my daughter for bringing her to rehearsals in places with large speakers, bathrooms with curtains, beaded doorways and incense. Ah, Cambridge! It was the Cambridge experience that made me love the effect of well-placed backup fiddle, and gave me confidence in improvisation. Fast-forward a few years to the Unitarian Church, Framingham. A fiddler in the balcony playing New England contra dance music. I was on fire! I bought Cole’s 1,000 Fiddle Tunes and started on page 1. I learned a boatload of tunes and headed for an open mic, I had not been to an actual contra dance.

You and many bands you’ve been a part of play contra dancing events. What is Contra dancing? Contra dancing, taken from the

big and jolly as the ballroom. You are on stage, looking at the entire room of college students, elders, young parents with babies on their backs, kids being pulled through, under, around the perimeter and through the kitchen for a grand spiral dance. Folks are laughing and moving to the beat, and you are playing “Joys of Quebec” for the 18th time!

formation of two long lines down the hall, includes the formation of squares, or a large circle for a particular dance. A caller is the liaison between dancers and the musicians, and teaches the simple moves - promenade, left hand star, allemande, swing, waltz - for the first half hour of the evening. The music can be from the British Isles, Scotland, Ireland, Southern US, Canada, Sweden or Poland. Contra dance bands have unique sounds, and can be enjoyed even without breaking a sweat, which you will do if you dance. In this city you can’t beat the Worcester contra dance. My band, Riverbend and Friends will again play the February 14, 2015 “Red Dance.”

19, 2014 in Grafton at the Willard House & Clock Museum. A collaborative event to benefit Apple Tree Arts, Grafton and the Museum. I love Apple Tree Arts. I’ve taught violin there for many years. It was a joy to see nearly 90 people contributing to these nonprofits while enjoying the outdoor concert. My band, Blackstone Cúil was better than ever that evening!

Dancers are inspired by music, so when you’re playing are you and the band feeding off the dancers? Does a good dancer or vibe affect your performance? It sounds like

and still is a way to make chores easier, to bring people together. The telling of stories and events set to music is a way of urging social change and preserving memories. Folk music encourages anyone to participate by writing and

you’ve been there. Imagine a heart beat as

What’s your best performance/show you’ve played throughout the years? Why? July

Is there a resurgence of folk music with the popularity of bands like Mumford & Sons or plays like “Once”? Folk music used to be,

performing, and these days, recording and distributing. I like to think that folk music’s expansion and blending in the world is a steady maturation of the soul. Yes, it has been happening all along.

You have two workshops taking place in Grafton in early August: one for adults and one for children. Which do you find easier to teach? I can relax more with the adults.

We know what we need to do and I just need to keep us all moving together. With children, I am always scanning faces and body language for frustration and boredom. There will be more stopping to catch dropouts. Also, their workshops will be longer so I will need to incorporate learning games.

Tell me about the workshops? The Fiddle Workshops are meant to teach a core set of contra dance tunes. These will be played at the end of the week at a contra dance held in the barn on the property of the Willard House & Clock Museum. My long-range plan is to develop a Worcester Folk Orchestra that will meet regularly and be able to play for dances throughout New England. — Steven King, Writer and Photographer J U LY 3 1 , 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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