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Council quiet on PawSox pitch

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he City Council this week quietly passed a resolution to encourage the city manager to negotiate with Pawtucket Red Sox leadership, 8-1, using a parliamentary procedure to bar councilors from speaking on the measure.

Councilor At-Large Konnie Lukes was most adamantly against the measure.

She asked whether she could speak on it as a member of the public before voting against it, but missed her opportunity as the roll call vote had already started.

After the meeting, she told Worcester Magazine the measure is pointless, as the manager is already negotiating with the PawSox. Additionally, she said she felt it would lock the city politically into building a stadium, even if the deal wasn’t one that benefited the city overall.

After the meeting, Lukes filed for reconsideration with the city clerk’s office, a move that forces another vote at the council’s next meeting in September.

“We’re committing ourselves to building a ballpark, and we don’t know, and we don’t have in front of us anything,” she said. “Rhode Island has already committed itself to $83 million, so we’re going to have to match that, or increase that, in order to really justify them giv-

ing us a hard look, which I don’t think they’re really doing anyway.”

The figure Lukes referenced is the one the Rhode Island state Legislature passed on in July to build a new stadium to replace the aging McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. The figure relied on about $10 million from the city of Pawtucket and $23 million from the state, while the organization picks up the rest of the tab.

While Lukes isn’t the only one to express reservations about public funding for a private ballpark, several prominent residents and business leaders of the Canal District, which many feel would be the best location for the ballpark, came to the meeting to support a PawSox move.

Guy Glodis, a former state senator and Worcester County sheriff who now owns The Ballot Box, a bar in Kelly Square, said a public investment in a stadium would pay itself back.

This would be an economic spark plug for the city,” he said, adding it would create jobs, stimulate economic development and bring revenue and notoriety to the city at large. Other business owners and patrons are buzzing about the idea, he said, and want to see it happen.

Ed Russo, owner of the Canal District restaurant Lock50, urged the Council to

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Their season ended without a third championship, but the Worcester Bravehearts didn’t disappoint, with a fourth-straight trip to the finals. +4

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A rally in Worcester to end racism, on the heels of a deadly clash between protesters and white supremacists in Virginia, brought out several hundred people hoping to make a difference. +4

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The antics of a group of Antifa supporters at the Worcester rally is not what will bring about peace. Give it up, please. -3

The loss of Sweet on Shrewsbury Street stung, but plans for a new Korean-American eatery have our mouths watering! +2

Approval of a resolution urging city manager to put best efforts into luring PawSox here may have come a little late, given the manager had already put out a letter telling the team how much the city wanted them. -1

Congrats to Worcester principal Ricci Hall on being named an umpire for this year’s Little League World Series. +3

Greenwood Street Solar Array ready to go live – and save Worcester millions. +2

Sidewalks a big issue in Worcester, particularly on one side of Mill Street, where overgrowth renders them impassable. Fix please! -3

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Old Worcester landfill goes solar

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fter years of construction and planning, The Greenwood Street Solar Farm goes online Thursday, Aug. 17, and with it comes a projected $2 million in revenue and cost savings, the bulk of which is slated for the school budget.

City and state officials planned to hold a ceremony to celebrate the occasion, calling it “Flip the Switch.” The solar farm is the largest municipally-owned solar farm in at least New England, sporting 29,128 solar panels on 26 acres of capped landfill. It is anticipated to generate the equivalent of 1,340 homes worth of energy per year, generating $60 million in cost savings by way of energy credits over its 30 years of expected life.

“It’s a rare project that in my mind has three big wins to it,” said John Odell, the city’s energy efficiency and conservation manager. “It’s a big win on the environmental front. Especially with the recent withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Accord, we’re doing our part.”

The solar array will produce $2 for every $1 spent to build it over the course of its useful lifetime, he said.

“Lastly,” Odell said, “it’s just good government policy.”

The project created jobs — about 150 — and serves as a visual reminder for the city’s effort to be environmentally sound. When someone drives north on Route 146, they see the solar project on their left and, in the distance, the Holy Name Wind Turbine on their right.

“It says ‘These guys are walking the walk,’” Odell said. “It gets told every single day, all the time, without saying a word, and that’s really the best way to do it.”

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educate the “naysayers” who feel the public investment wouldn’t pay off.

Gene Zabinski, member of the Canal District Alliance behind a postcard campaign that sent thousands to the Pawtucket Red Sox ownership and now hundreds to the Governor Charlie Baker, said he wants the city to keep negotiating.

“I certainly want this to happen to the city, to my hometown,” he said.

One interesting vote in favor was that of At-Large Councilor Mike Gaffney, who last week blasted the resolution on his blog, the Worcester Independent Leader, as a “stupid campaign trick and election-year gimmick.”

In the post he did not say how he would vote.

But he voted both for the resolution and for the parliamentary procedure that allowed it to go forward without discussion.

He did not immediately respond to comment after the meeting.

The city has been pursuing the PawSox management since early July, when the club announced it would end its “monogamous” relationship with Pawtucket and court offers from other cities.

While city and Canal District leaders have met more than once with the club’s ownership, little details have emerged on the status of the negotiation. Worcester is also not the only city attempting to woo the PawSox.

Springfield, Chicopee and New Bedford have also been floated as potential locations for a move. All eyes are on Rhode Island lawmakers, who when they reconvene for the fall session, could adopt a measure to pay for a new stadium.

In Worcester, the most likely location for a stadium would be the empty lot owned by Wyman Gordon on Madison Street. Mere feet away from Kelley Square, many feel the location would be an ideal place for a centrallylocated urban ballpark and an addition to a neighborhood already on the up-and-up. No other locations have been seriously discussed and, in a meeting with Worcester Magazine, City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. confirmed the Wyman Gordon lot is the spot that makes the most sense right now. Additionally, Wyman Gordon ownership told Worcester Magazine they’re open to an offer.

Still, the issue of public funding remains a sore subject, with many city officials expressing reticence to throw city dollars at the project.

The meeting this week didn’t help clear the subject up, but, then again, an offer hasn’t been floated, at least publicly.

Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-7493166 x324 or at wshaner@worcestermag. com. Follow him on Twitter @Bill_Shaner.

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municipally-owned solar farm in the area, it’s far from the largest. Most solar farms, like the ones built in Harvard and Spencer, are built by private developers, who reap most of the benefit. While the Spencer array is twice as large as Worcester’s, the city is likely to save more money. Odell estimates the savings are about eight to 10 times more in a project run by the city than one run by a developer.

“It’s a much bigger taxpayer benefit,” he said.

As far as finances go, the benefit is twofold. For revenue, the city will sell electricity to National Grid, said Chief Financial Officer Tom Zidelis. On the expense side, the city will earn net metering credits from National Grid, which is essentially compensation for excess generation of electricity. That money goes straight to the school’s budget, he said, with the agreement that some will come out to pay down the loan taken out to complete the project.

At a cost of about $27 million, the solar array is the largest piece of a $39-million loan the city took out to invest in environmental initiatives in 2015. Other initiatives include replacing street lights and lights in municipal parking garages with more energy efficient LED lights. That project is likely to wrap up this fall, said Odell. In total, the city plans to replace 13,419 street lights in total. Odell’s of-

fice has estimated the savings will be around $910,000 a year, as the city is expected to draw 6 million fewer kilowatt hours. Currently, the city has replaced about 60 percent of its street lights.

Once the street light project is complete, the city is turning toward interior lighting. Odell said his office plans to launch an energy audit of municipal and school buildings, and put together a plan to finance LED replacement lighting. The school buildings, especially, have a large number of fluorescent bulbs the city could easily convert to LED and save money on, he said.

The project is part of a concerted effort shown on the city’s part to double down on green energy. After President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Accord, Mayor Joe Petty and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. promised to keep up Worcester’s investment in environmentally-sound practices. Other practices outlined include solar panel roofs at Worcester Public Schools parking spots, upgrades to heating systems, and new LED light bulbs in the DCU center.

Bill Shaner can be reached at 508-7493166 x324 or at wshaner@worcestermag.com.

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SA member Evren Ó Laoghaire called Gaffney’s suggestion an attack on Members of the Socialist Alternative fly banners at City Council Tuesday.

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the group’s free speech and called any potential fines political persecution. The precedent would be a dangerous one, he said, that would impede on the rights of all groups. As he spoke, SA members in the rafters dropped large flags over the balcony, which had a pretty cool Game of Thrones vibe to it. Though they had the option to, the Council didn’t discuss it and the idea was tabled.

Gaffney, who leaned heavily on the free speech argument in defending local attorney Margaret Melican against the Citizen Advisory Council, declined after the meeting to comment on the SA’s position.

NEW KOREAN PLACE: That was quick.

deadhorse hill ownership will open a KoreanAmerican restaurant called simjang in the Shrewsbury Street building that for many years held Sweet and helped turn the area into the restaurant row it is now. A big HELL YES for Korean food.

NO WIFI: One of the least-consequential frustrations, but a frustration nonetheless, for Worcesterites that ride the Commuter Rail, is the piss-poor WiFi offered. The hour and a half spent getting into Boston would be a lot easier if you could get actual work done. So it’s with that in mind I report that the MBTA scrapped a plan to plant WiFi towers around along routes, drastically improving service. According to the State House News Service, the plan was scrapped in part after abutters pressured the MBTA out of it, saying the WiFi towers would be unsightly. This is why we can’t have nice things, Massachusetts. Always blame the NIMBYs.

WATCHING YOU: Now to something wrong with another mode of WorcesterBoston travel. You know those fancy new Raytheon-produced Mass. Pike toll gantries?

They moonlight as digital narcs. According to MassLive, law enforcement has gone to the toll gantries seven times to try to find the whereabouts of ne’er-do-wells. For those under the impression the state promised these gantries wouldn’t become part of the police state apparatus, you aren’t wrong. They did say that. But apparently, there’s a “hotlist” that law enforcement can add license plate numbers to if the suspect meets a certain set of criteria the state Department of Transportation outlines. Mostly violent or dangerous criminals.

But if you subscribe to the notion that law enforcement is constantly trying to enlarge and automate mass surveillance apparatus, little things like this are worrying.

THE GOAT SNAPPER: This is the weirdest story in recent memory. There is a person out

there in the Brookfields, West and North Brookfield specifically, snapping the necks of baby goats and leaving them on people’s yards. The goats all turned up last Monday. While police say it’s definitely a human doing it (thank God), they haven’t yet identified a suspect.

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CROMPTON IN HUDSON: Crompton Collective, one of the businesses often cited as lifting the spirits and economic prospects of the Canal District, is setting up shop in another local neighborhood experiencing its own comeback story. Crompton owner Amy Lynn Chase opened up a second store last week on Hudson’s Main Street called the Haberdash. The store operates on the same basic principle a Crompton – well curated thrift finds – but this store will focus more on clothes and less on furniture, as reported by MassLive.

DIGITAL COPS: In a video released last Thursday, District 5 candidate Paul Franco outlined

a few interesting things he’d do to improve traffic safety if he was elected to take the place of Gary Rosen. One, he’d advocate for security cameras that automatically issue speeding tickets.

Two, more speed humps. Three, intelligent road surfacing. I have to be honest, I don’t know what that is, it’s not explained in the video and a simple Google search didn’t clear anything up for me.

Four, modern crosswalk technology to inform drivers of pedestrian traffic. With the video, Franco

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weighs in on a debate the City Council has made a priority in recent months. Some have advocated for a 25 mph city-wide speed limit, while others have advocated for better sequencing traffic lights to improve flow. The idea of traffic cameras hadn’t been proposed. Franco is one of four candidates seeking the District 5 seat currently held by Gary Rosen. Other candidates include Doug Arbetter, Matt Wally and Ben Champagne.

RUN, ARBETTER: Speaking of other candidates, District 5 candidate Doug Arbetter, perhaps the most progressive of the four contenders for the open seat left by Councilor Gary Rosen, who is running at-large, has received an endorsement from Run for Something, a national group created in the wake of the 2016 Presidential Race to encourage young progressives to get into politics. Arbetter is one of 65 young dems from across the country to receive a nod from the organization, and one of three from Massachusetts. The other two are seeking seats on the Cambridge City Council.

HIJACKED? “Hijacked” is a strong word, and in the wake of the Telegram’s coverage of an anti-racism rally at City Hall Sunday, many were miffed at the paper’s use of it in its coverage.

The rally, according to the Telegram, was hijacked by Antifa (short for Anti-Fascist), a radical leftist group known for its vaguely punk aesthetic and less-than-nonviolent means of protest.

But others that were there, including this magazine’s editor, said hijacked was too strong a word. There were a little shy of 500 protesters in attendance - of which maybe a few dozen were Antifa. Sure, the Antifa folks pulled off the most dramatic stunts, like scaling the balcony of City Hall and staging an impromptu march down Main Street, but, for the most part, the rally was comprised of like-minded people peacefully speaking out against something they found abhorrent. It’s a shame, really, that Antifa stole the limelight.

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YIKES: Quoting a white supremacist is not the best look, especially after one of them rammed a car into a group of people, killing one and injuring 19. With that in mind, I bring you a recent article in the Worcester Independent Leader by City Councilor At-Large Mike Gaffney blasting city leadership for policies that favor big business and development. While I felt the article did a fine job portraying his perspective, a friend pointed out something worrying toward the bottom.

Just before the last sentence, there’s a quote overlaying an image attributed to Voltaire. The quote reads: “To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.”

It is often attributed to Voltaire, although it has been disputed as to whether he, in fact, said it.

A prominent and supremely controversial white supremacist named Kevin Alfred Strom did, however.. Among other things, Strom has denied the Holocaust, advocated for a Neo-Nazi party and pleaded guilty to child pornography possession charges. The quote kind of takes a different meaning in proper context, I think.

EMPTY UNION: Union Station is heavy on trains and short on tenants of late. After

Lava Lounge was evicted earlier this month, the Worcester Redevelopment Authority is scrambling to find new tenants interested in setting up shop in the iconic building. As the Telegram reported this week, there may be another tenant leaving the building and members of the WRA are reevaluating what the best use of the space should be. One member floated the idea of a master lease of a few different spaces to bring a developer in that could transform the retail landscape there.

100 NAMES: What many saw as a slam dunk public project got a little complicated over the past week as some have alleged the Colored Citizens of Worcester Honor Roll replica has left about 100 veterans of WWII off the list. The replica has 145 names on it, same as the original memorial, which went missing in 1959 during the construction of I-290 and never returned. The problem, according to Bill Coleman, a community activist that has long pushed for the replacement of the memorial, is that the memorial was created in 1943 and didn’t account for the people who enlisted in the years after. The Veterans Affairs subcommittee took the issue up this week and considered the idea of a supplemental list next to the memorial, which is slated to go up in December, but others pushed for a full redesign.

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‘AIDAN’: When you’re trying to be anonymous online, screenshotting can be a tough endeavor.

That’s why I almost feel bad for the Turtleboy Sports writers, whose reliance on anonymity is almost as great as their reliance on screenshotting Facebook posts. So it’s a real shame Turtleboy writer and founder Aidan Kearney was logged into his personal Facebook page when he took a screenshot for a story about a state rep on the south shore. There it was, “Aidan,” clearly visible in the top right-hand corner of the screen, where the user’s account is displayed on desktop view, next to what is very clearly his profile picture. Kearney has long contended he only does advertising for the blog, but screenshotting for a blog post is squarely on the editorial side. And every writer I know takes their own screenshots. By the time I’m writing this, he had already cropped the screenshot to cover his tracks. Probably because I Tweeted about it. If you want to see the original screenshot, check my Twitter. It lives there forever.

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s editor of a newspaper in the second largest city in New England, one that is seen by thousands of people every week in print and every day online, the importance of words is not lost. Written or spoken, they carry an almost immeasurable weight. For an '80s music buff, a line from an INXS song titled “Devil Inside” may say it best: “Words as weapons, sharper than knives.”

In the aftermath of a white supremacist rally in Virginia that directly resulted in the needless and senseless death of Heather Heyer, some have struggled with explaining what happened and how it has affected them. Immediately after the fact, some were slow to denounce the people behind the rally as “Nazis,” “white supremacists” or “KKK.” Some instead called for an end to violence on all sides. They may even have talked about “freedom of speech” instead.

It cannot be made much clearer than this: The aim of white supremacy is to “take back” the country. What that means, of course, is take it back from people of color and all those who don’t identify as members of what supremacists define as the “white race.” It is a despicable and nauseating mission to be sure.

And it must be denounced. More than that, it must be stopped.

“Freedom of speech.” Perhaps no other three words in the English language have been so often used – and perhaps so often misunderstood. Even a well-intentioned editor can fall into this trap. Heck, the U.S. Supreme Court for years has struggled to define what, exactly, constitutes protected free speech. We know this: The First Amendment does not protect the right to incite actions that would harm others.

We could argue about whether white supremacists, nationalists, whatever you want to call them, have the right to say what they want about a master race. However, you cannot argue that marching through the streets with weapons and torches is anything but an act to incite.

We must be willing to defend to the death the right to assemble peacefully, to demonstrate and, yes, even to say that which we personally may find reprehensible. But only when it does not seek to cause harm to others. It is clear, when digesting all of what transpired in Virginia this past week — and when learning that those behind it are planning something even bigger — that inciting unrest, even violence was the intent of the rally.

As such, to denounce it is not to infringe upon free speech or to engage in suppression of thought and expression. It is, in fact, the opposite. It is to defend the basic human rights of others to live free of fear in their own skin and with their own beliefs.

Maybe that wasn’t the immediate response of some after the tragedy in Virginia. For any civilized society, however, it is the only response that makes sense. It may take some longer than others to get it. But isn’t that the ultimate goal? For us all to “get it?” That all of us — black, white, brown and otherwise — have a right to this earth? Going even further, we all have a responsibility to each other.

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- and the livin’ ain’t easy

’ve been working in education for 27 years. For the first time since 1990, I’m looking forward to returning to school after the summer break. Frankly, I need a break from the break.

This summer — the Summer of Trump — has been among the most stressful times I can remember – and I’m old enough to remember Lyndon Johnson dropping 4,700 paratroopers into Detroit to quell race riots. Fifty summers ago, this nation was on fire, with 38 deaths attributed to clashes between blacks and whites, while the head of the Nazi party in America was killed by a sniper’s bullet – fired by his own assistant. If you thought that we’d evolved since then, think again.

Last week’s deadly march and rally in Virginia, with hoodless KKK members carrying tiki torches, was proof that we’re rapidly tumbling backward on the evolutionary scale. Tiki torches. The ugly event was populated by angry white men wearing khakis and white golf shirts, their faces flushed pink, their mouths twisted by the slurs they shouted. Some of their “brethren” came dressed for battle, in helmets and flak jackets – probably the closest to “combat” any of these cowards will ever come. The absurdity of the use of tiki torches wasn’t lost on sane citizens clinging to the last shred of humor they could find: “Pier 1 meets Duck Dynasty!” “First they came for mosquitoes …” “ I love the smell of citronella in the morning!” The jokes dried up when one of the white supremacists — and that’s what they are — plowed his car into the crowd of demonstrators gathered to protest the racist rally, killing a 32-year-old woman and injuring 19

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others. Who’s laughing now? Not me.

Something — or someone — has given voice to the fringe. Just in case you wondered who, look no further than the tweets punched out by avowed racist David Duke, who happily announced that his band of cretinous yahoos are “going to fulfill the promises of Donald Trump.” Their inspiration is none other than the current occupant of the White House, or as he calls it “the dump.”

It doesn’t take a brain surgeon — unless you’re Ben Carson, the world’s dumbest genius — to know Donald Trump stopped short of calling Nazis and racists “Nazis” and “racists” for what he sees as a very good reason.

Condemning these miscreants and labelling them properly as white supremacists would mean hollowing out his already thinning base. Can’t risk that, any more than he can poke a stick into Putin’s cage. Badmouthing Putin’s decision to toss 755 U.S. diplomats out of Moscow might rile the hairless Russian beast. But, hey, pick a fight with North Korea’s Eraserhead? The unhinged doofus with the nukes? No problem.

Oddly enough, I don’t really believe Trump is a racist.

I don’t think he gives people of color a second thought either way, any more than he gives a rat’s butt about poor whites. He has never embraced any ideology; the fact that conservative “Christians” consider him one of them is laughable. When was the last time he attended services anywhere other than in front of his bathroom mirror? That’s where his worshipping begins and ends.

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commentary | opinions to French-kiss Michael Moore. I think the word for people who engage in such soulless behavior is “whore,” but don’t quote me. I wouldn’t want to offend his supporters.

The Summer of Trump has made me open the history books. Too bad Trump won’t do the same. There are plenty of chapters covering the crises we’ve weathered. History, it would seem, is a subject this “president” skipped while marching his way through military school. As Politico’s Jeff Greenfield puts it: “... we have never had a president, of either party, or any political persuasion, so utterly disconnected from any understanding of our national history, of the still-unresolved fights over what it means to be a ‘real’ American. Nor have we ever had a president who combines staggering historical and political ignorance with language skills that rank him somewhere around an indolent 9-year-old.”

This may be the only instance I can recall where the phrase “knowledge is power” doesn’t apply. Trump seems quite powerful without a shred of it. My fingers are crossed in the hopes that we can survive this test of the durability of democracy. I don’t know about you, but I’m pinning my hopes on Bob Mueller.

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“... Every single day we strive to FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING make the Bravehearts organization the team that the community of Worcester deserves.”

- Worcester Bravehearts owner John Creedon Jr., on the team’s Top 10 ranking in attendance among collegiate summer baseball teams this year.

“You need to start breaking down what’s behind it. You need to start breaking down people believing that it’s OK to believe that any race is better than another race.”

- Tanya Neslusan of SURJ Worcester, at a rally outside Worcester City Hall one day after violence broke out in Virginia at planned rally by white supremacists.

“We want simjang to be a place you can have fun, get messy, learn something new and indulge.”

- Chef Jared Forman, on the opening of a new restaurant, simjang, by the owners of deadhorse hill in Worcester.

“The train really is such a core part of the museum. Everyone has memories of riding the train and going through the tunnel and having your picture taken with the engineer ...”

- Ecotarium president Joe Cox, on improvements made to the museum’s outdoor train.

Janice Harvey Swims With Sharks Editor’s note: this column was submitted prior to the events last Saturday in Charlottesville.

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es Janice, one can never escape reality (“Shark Week, redefined,” Janice Harvey, Worcester Magazine, Aug. 3). Vacations are nothing more than respite from our daily grinds. One thing does remain for sure is that Donald Trump is in the White House.

Nine months of Russian investigations that continue to turn up nothing. Mueller convening a Grand Jury befor he has evidence to present (read Amendment No. 5).

Maxine Waters on “The View” pontificating a complete lack of understanding how impeachment and the succession of the presidency works. Yes, Janice. Donald Trump remains in the White House.

I am ever greatful for it.

I have said many times on my show I hope the left continues to show their true colors.

Please, more. I bought a case of Jiffy Pop to watch more of the foot shootings on CNN. The metaphor describing Trump supporters going into the water while a shark warning is in effect is absurd. It demonstrates a lack of understanding of the power of an elected president. While poll after poll skews left claiming approval ratings in the 30s (Kinda’ like what they did just prior to election night) POTUS continues to draw huge crowds at rallies. How does one explain this? Are the

tens of thousands of Boy Scouts cheering at his rally all crazy? The tens of millions who follow him on Twitter all crazy? GDP of 2.5 percent just in the first quarter because of insanity? The 22,000-plus in the Stock Market all lemmings heading for the cliff?

If your metaphor rings true the short answer must be, “yes.” Unfortunately, Janice, you imply the same metaphor (though, said differently) as one Democratic candidate who labeled us a “basket of deplorables” That is offensive and is one of the reasons why he won. Given the loss of over 1200 seats nationwide to Republicans in over 34 states since 2010, the Electoral College swung right. A Trump victory was assured.

I am not exactly sure what failures you are referring to, but I can find some old Washington Post or New York Time articles (where they make it all up anyways) to support your premise. It is true, pundits love to expand the drama. It’s what they do. But you need to ask yourself: who is the “deliberately obtuse?”

Those who ignore the media BS or those who believe every word of it?

The failures you speak of are not coming from the White House. They’re coming from our House and Senate. These twits couldn’t agree which way to mount a toilet paper roll, let alone legislation. The last four special elections just continue to prove something I have covered for nine years: the slow,

methodical growth of constitutional grassroots candidates. If current trends continue, 2018 is almost a shoe-in for more Republican seats (many of the elitists sent packing) and a second term for Trump.

Again, as a radio show host I have watched, re-aired and tracked the “childish name calling.” Since George Bush, the level of

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set anything on fire. In fact, protests of our guests were from either Socialist Alternative people, Black Lives Matter people or Planned Parenthood supporters. Screaming like mental cases, blaring horns. All about free speech, tolerance and understanding. Right, Janice?

Again, your side.

So, who is it who is swimming with sharks, Janice?

In the 1970s, former KGB Agent Yuri Besmenov spoke about what we see today coming from the left. Rioting, taking over assemblies and shutting down events, assaulting guests at events or on the street, manipulation of media and data, creating false political scandals (Russian collusion). He went on to say that once this reaches critical mass they (the Communist Party) come in like sharks and gobble up all of these protestors, all of these disparate advocacies establishing order and control under central party ideology. There was another group of lefties who adopted this same methodology back in the 30s. They used to wear these funny looking armbands.

Trump supporters, go back into the water because we are not afraid of the sharks.

petulence from liberal left, political correctness crowd, enviro, Islamo, trans, fem - pick any self-righteous, self-absorbed advocacy crowd - has skyrocketed. I try hard to find Trump rallies where we flip over cars and smash windows and set buildings on fire, but so far Youtube/ Google “defaults” to video of you guys causing it all. Trump supporters (wearing the MAGA hat) assaulted in the street. My own home the target of people who walk/drive past, throwing trash on my lawn, stealing my signs, yelling remarks. Zero Trump supporters in my circle have done the same to Hillary or Christopher A.W. Maider is the producer of Bernie supporters. As a board member of The Worcester Tea Party, we have hosted a monthly, “The Meat And Potatoes Show Conservative Talk And Awesome Rock” on ktntradio.com, free educational event since 2014, and have owner of “The Lexington Green” blogsite. drawn speakers, guests, authors, candidates, media liasison and board member of The journalists from all walks of life, and not Worcester Tea Party once has any one from the right protested or A U G U S T 1 7 , 2 0 1 7 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M 11

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When POW! WOW! Worcester was introduced as a topic of discussion across the city, there was a quiet buzz. Artists and those in the know were excited at the opportunity. Many were left wondering what it would mean for the city and what public art could mean for the community. For about a week last year, stretching from late August to early September, residents and visitors alike got to see for themselves as a splash of color covered much of Worcester’s downtown.

as both a conversation point and a point of pride.

Representing artists from eight different countries and even more styles, last year’s inaugural event was an exclamation point to the city’s commitment to downtown change.

For the return of POW! WOW! Worcester this year, Aug. 25-Sept. 3, the focus on providing beautiful murals to the public remains the centerpiece of the festival, but the community aspect is being expanded, stretched further into the city like canvas across a metropolitan frame. Of the 29 walls being painted in Worcester, 17 will be on Worcester public schools, with 14 murals on the Elm Park Community School alone.

Artists included in this year’s festival come from as far away as Argentina and as nearby as Worcester’s own community. The student base of the Elm Park school, of which more than 67 percent speak a first language other than English, represents a variety of cultures and the selection of artists hail from across the globe - from countries

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Detroit’s District 3 Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern, Mich. got a new mural painted

by Ken Dushane III of David Grant’s Detroit Lacquer Club this month.

The overwhelming feeling was a change taking over the city’s long besmirched main street – and newly-coined theatre district. The massive towering murals — 16 of them across the city — served

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like Chile, Spain, Mexico, France, South Africa and the Dominican Republic as well as artists from California, New York, Texas and Michigan.

Last year, the murals created a colorful patch-

work of new sights in Worcester. This year, the kids will have front row seats as the city looks up at a brand new selection of public art.

BACK TO SCHOOL David Grant attended the Elm

Park Community School, albeit briefly. He transferred to Clara Barton Elementary School in Oxford just half a year later.

Grant, an artist himself, moved to Detroit, Mich. over 30 years ago, founding the Detroit Lacquer Club, an organization that creates public and private murals throughout the city.

“When I left the Worcester area, I had only gone to Elm Park Community School, from what my mom said, for part of my kindergarten year,” laughed Grant. “Talking about POW! WOW! with her and trying to remember facts from me as a kid, she was like, ‘You were a kid that was always drawing on something. You drew a little firetruck at Elm Park.’ My mom says it was along the lines of what do you want to do? I drew a firetruck. My teacher at the time said, ‘You should bring this home and show your mom.’ I’ve been drawing on everything I could find.”

Grant and the Detroit Lacquer Club finished a mural painted by artist Ken Dushane III on Aug. 13, one of many community mural projects the group has created. This particular mural was painted at the Detroit District Three Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.

In this mural a young boy is smiling, considering possibilities for his future.

“In the city of Detroit, we’re broken up by district,” Grant explained. “This particular district has been dubbed the forgotten neighborhood. We don’t get a lot of help, not a lot of revitalization. Getting any kind of mural or large display of art that isn’t gang graffiti is completely unheard of.”

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Christina Angelina’s mural at the Federal Plaza Garage from the 2016 POW! WOW! Worcester mural festival.

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Grant explained that, during the creation stage of many of his murals in beleaguered parts of Detroit, children would often come up and ask questions about what was going on, interested in the new sights painted into their community. While Detroit is set to host its third annual Murals in the Market International Art Festival, that only represents the “up-and-coming” segment of Detroit’s downtown. Grant and his team hope to spread art throughout the neighborhoods of the entire city, many of which are deep in poverty and long-term economic decline.

“I think that it gives them some kind of hope,” said Grant. “I get really emotional with stuff like this. I feel bad for kids nowadays. It seems like they’re being literally left behind.

The school system out here is horrible. There are kids here where going to school is supposed to be an escape, but they have nothing to look forward to.”

“If we can change the mind of one person or one child and turn them into a direction of going into some sort of artistic future or job placement, we feel accomplished what we needed to do,” Grant added.

‘NO WORDS NEEDED’ Back in Worcester, the Elm

Park Community School on North Ashland St. holds a student base of 499, according to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education data. More than 73 percent of those students are considered economically disadvantaged.

With so many murals to be painted by international artists–as well as an increased focus on local artists–the hope is students will be able to find a bit of inspiration in the art.

“It does give the opinion to the kids that the community cares about them, people are coming all this way to make my school look better,” School Superintendent Maureen Binienda said, thumbs to her chest like a

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ticipated in POW! WOW! D.C. earlier this year. Gonzalez now brings his talents to the Elm Park Community School.

“Change the Future” mural in Cancun by Ricardo Gonzalez, right. proud student. She is seated at an old wooden table in the Worcester Public School building on Irving Street.

“It adds life to a neighborhood, having people looking at the pictures and having feelings of joy looking at them,” said Binienda. “It’s in a challenging neighborhood and we want schools to look attractive and inviting. Sometimes, when you’re in a neighborhood where things don’t look good, that can be depressing in itself. To be in a place where, ‘Look at this, there are beautiful paintings in my neighborhood and it makes my neighborhood unique.’

The kids, they’ll be so amazed and excited to see art done on the walls of their school.”

Before the paint dried on the 2016 mural festival, 2017 was already entering the early planning stage. Che Anderson, committee member and one of the individuals at the center of POW! WOW! Worcester called Binienda and Elm Park Community School being a focal point of the festival was discussed early on.

A group of students watched a video of murals being painted and what had been done in Worcester.

“At the very end [Anderson] makes the announcement,” she recalled. ‘Guess what? This is going to be done in your school.’ They were

like, you’re kidding. Their general opinion was, wow, look at that. They thought it was so cool. It was the best.

Kids’ faces tell the story, no words needed to be spoken.

I think everyone is going to be really excited.”

ARTISTS Ricardo Gonzalez was born

in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was raised in Durango, Mexico and later moved to Canada to study graphic design, before moving to New York City to earn a typeface design diploma from Cooper Union. Gonzalez is known for bold colors and inspiring words in clean fonts.

He has exhibited his work internationally and worked with brands like Mercedes Benz, Google and Nike. He par-

“I started doing graffiti and tagging a lot when I was a teenager, but then studied graphic design. From there, I kind of left the graffiti side,” he said. “I was most interested in calligraphy.

I remember looking at my grandfather’s letters. Something reached out to me. I was interested in typography forever, but I never thought I’d be doing that.

“I was attracted by the way letters were written back then. Everybody would learn how to write cursive, something that’s been lost pretty much. It stuck with me. When I was in middle school, I was bored. I didn’t want to take notes. To make it more fun, I would write in cursive and it got better and better.”

Across Highland Street and beyond WPI, the Worcester Art Museum will have a wall painted by artists Scott Listfield, from Boston, and Josie Morway, who grew up on Cape Cod, lived in Providence for 15 years and now resides in Boston as well.

“I’ve been making art for as long as I can remember,” said Morway. “I was lucky to have parents who supported it. I’ve worked as a designer and some other things. It’s what I always came back to.”

Morway’s work often includes beautiful and detailed animals: owls and goats, foxes and lions.

“I feel like I didn’t see murals or graffiti art until I was a little older, in the city,” she said.

“I didn’t get exposed to this scale of stuff and I can only imagine how inspiring that will be.”

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on the Worcester Magazine website leading up to the festival. While many of the The footprint of this year’s POW! WOW! Worcester festi- extracurriculars are targeted val will be much larger than it to the adults in the room, was last year. With more mu- however, there is still a focus on the kids. rals on more walls, much of On Aug. 31, POW! WOW! Worcester will the city will see a visual imhost two events in collaboration with the New pact. Long-established busiEngland Revolution professional soccer team, nesses and new locations will in conjunction with the Cultural Exchange Through Soccer and Kicks to the Pitch: Art to have their walls painted.

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“George’s Coney Island will be painted by Worcester artist Kai Griffiths; CC Lowell by Texas artist Nicky Davis; That’s Entertainment! by Becky Cloonan of Australia; Fruit and Sever streets apartments by Apex of California, Avo and Pichi from Spain and Caratoes from China; Electric Haze by Dripped on the Road - a traveling artist residency; Wormtown Brewery by Worcester’s Eamon Gillen and Canada’s Denial; The Dive Bar by Worcester’s Scott Boilard and Ferdinand; and the largest wall painted during the festival on the Worcester Ice Center by Five 8 and Earth Crusher, both of Canada.

The Worcester Railers are a sponsor of the event and the 33 feet by 240 feet is offered by Railer’s owner Cliff Rucker’s other business, the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center.

“The Railers are excited to sponsor POW! WOW! Worcester and look forward to an additional wave of art to be showcased throughout the city,” said Mike Myers, president of the Worcester Railers and an artist himself, who participated in last year’s ArtRaiser event.

While Elm Park Community School is receiving the largest concentration of murals in the city, other schools across Worcester will see artists coming as well. Worcester Arts Magnet on St. Nicholas Ave. will bring Keya Tama from South Africa, Rice Square School on Massasoit Road will bring Chile’s Dasic Fernandez, and California’s Drew Merritt and Atlanta’s Greg Mike will paint the Canterbury Street School.

That is a significant amount of public art spread throughout the city of Worcester.

“Half of the reason I wanted to get into public mural work is getting it out there,” said Morway. “I love the idea of getting it out there to kids, but to the common person as well. I’m an artist myself, so it’s tough to feel like what I’ve been doing is important. I think about what I’m influenced by. I’m influenced by graffiti and signage, art you can see that isn’t necessarily fine art. If we can inspire and make it interesting, that’s great.”

church. Here we have people coming from all over the world. How often do people get something like that to come here? I believe these kids are going to think, ‘Wow, I’m really important.’ I hope they do. They get to see people come paint their school and come play.”

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At 6, an exhibition match will bring several Revolution players to play alongside visiting artists and others. There will be a DJ on-site, local food, painting and the “Ultimate Mobile Gaming Bus” with FIFA ‘17 for kids to play.

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“I think the best part is painting on the street and interacting with people,” said Gonzalez. “People say, ‘Hey, I love what you do.’

They’ll tell you about the building and say, ‘This building was a theatre.’ I think that’s one of the best parts. Now, coming to Worcester, I’ve never been myself, so it will be a new experience, a learning event, where I’m going to be painting, the school, the vibe. I love that about POW! WOW! It’s always a great opportunity to do what you love and make a mark on the city.”

For folks like the incoming POW! WOW! Worcester artists and David Grant in Detroit, they get to see the positive change unfold around them and speak to the ones being affected.

“There are a lot of people here that just want to see some beautiful things,” said Grant. “In certain neighborhoods - I live in this neighborhood and my family has owned the house for 30 years – people in that neighborhood and others in Detroit feel like they’ve been forgotten by the city. They want something to be proud of.”

From Aug. 25-Sept. 3, Worcester and the schoolchildren that call the city home will get to see the creation of something that they and other community members can be proud of for years to come.

Worcester Magazine is a sponsor of POW! WOW! Worcester.

Writer Joshua Lyford serves on the POW! WOW! Worcester committee.

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Vulpes vulpes, the red fox named Socks, was resting with his head nestled between his front paws as the newly-minted Explorer Express Train blew its whistle and rumbled by his enclosure. The fox may have been disinterested, but the young visitors to the Worcester EcoTarium most certainly were not as they excitedly high-fived and fist-bumped the Worcester Railers mascot, Trax. The children eagerly awaited their next train ride on the area-favorite.

Trax, the “railyard dog” and furry figurehead for Worcester’s new ECHL team, was wearing a pinstriped train conductor’s overalls and cap. The bright Railers badge, complete with old school train engine hurtling forth from the seven hills of Worcester (the hills look a bit more like aggressive mountains than Bancroft Hill would lead you to believe), matches the badges the EcoTarium conductors and engineers now sport on their own pinstriped overalls.

The train ticket building is now painted in the steel blue, gray and white of the hockey team. The changes come at the start of a five year partnership between the Worcester Railers and the Worcester EcoTarium, driven home as Railers president Mike Myers hands off a check for $250,000 to EcoTarium president Joe Cox. Cox’ and Myers’ relationship dates back to when the EcoTarium partnered with the AHL Worcester Sharks and Myers was working in community relations with the team.

“We’ve had a relationship with the Sharks and Mike is such a great ambassador,” explained Cox. “We had them and Finz at every big festival and event he had. When I found out that he was involved in the new hockey team coming to town, and doubly so when I saw the logo, I thought, this could be a wonderful fit with the train and relationship with the EcoTarium.

“Mike really gets that the Railers are really about the community. You see it already, they’re having an impact on the city. That’s exactly the same as the EcoTarium. We’ve been around for almost 200 years and really see what we do as creating memories for generations to come.”

The partnership is for five years and in-

cludes teaming up on the EcoTarium’s annual Great Pumpkin Nights, but for the time being, the partnership — and money — got a brand new Explorer Express engine rolling. Engine 395, crafted by Chance Rides, hit the tracks for inaugural rides Thursday, Aug. 10.

According to Myers, community outreach is at the heart of what the Railers organization has planned. While community outreach are easy words to speak, as Myers puts it, “Actions speak louder than words.”

“We’re here to entrench ourselves in the fabric of the community and really get it so when people think of our team and organization and enterprise and the ventures that Cliff [Rucker, owner of the Railers] is involved in, that everything is community-first,” said My-

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ers. “This fits right in with what we’re doing.

It’s a statement of partnership. We’re here, we’re committed to our mission. We’re not just saying it’s the mission.”

When the Worcester Railers Hockey Club was initially announced — and that this was a membership rather than a season ticket (not to worry though, a membership constitutes ticket-holding) — the organization announced there would be perks included in that. One such perk comes with the EcoTarium partnership. Through the month of September, Railers HC members can attend the EcoTarium, along with three guests, for free.

team, with a name, logo and colors representing Worcester’s rail history, and the museum with train engines of their own will come up with in the coming months.

Following the announcement and inaugural train ride, Myers and the Railers organization have no plans to slow down their community involvement as the puck drops for the first time against the Manchester Monarchs on Oct. 14.

“My background is in community relations. That’s how I got into the front office in hockey,” said Myers. “I feel that it’s the most Still, the EcoTarium’s train has always been genuine way to connect with your fan base a focal point in the museum’s offerings. and the community-at-large. Luckily, we have “The train really is such a core part of the an owner who shares that vision. I think that’s museum,” said Cox. “Everyone has memories why we hit it off from the get-go. Having that of riding the train and going through the mission at the forefront, without the luxury tunnel and having your picture taken with of playing games, it’s given us a purpose the engineer. Being able to invest in a new over the last 18 months so we weren’t sitting engine that will allow for another 40 years of around soliciting sales. We were out being acvisitors to ride the train, explore the grounds, tive in the community doing what we will do particularly as we are still in our fundraiswhen the team gets here and gets on the ice.” ing campaign to enhance the grounds, it’s Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached one more new thing for people to experience. at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at There’s a lot to come.”

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sheriff in town and it’s called “destruction therapy.” What the hell is that, you ask? LET ME EXPLAIN. CEO of Escape Games Worcester Jason Eastty is the man behind the concept and it’s a doozy. “Smash the Room” is located at 108 Grove St., Worcester and is billed as a “unique destruction therapy concept.” Here’s the gist: guests put on protective equipment and enter a room filled with smashable items. Smashable isn’t being recognized by my spellchecker, but I’m going to keep on rolling on – dictionary be damned, I say. Guests come in and smash everything in sight with hammers, bats, golf clubs and other weapons of smash destruction (please tell me that pun landed). You can even bring in your own items to smash. You can even play your own music while you smash, smash, smash. I should use Ctrl-F and see how many times I just wrote smash. There’s another one. Smash. I’m not sure on the actual therapy aspect of things, but as a journalist, I can certainly relate to wanting to smash the hell out of something. I wonder if my medical insurance would cover a visit?

YA VOLK, DASVIDANYA: Those aren’t Russian letters, but it’s how my Russian ex-girlfriend

taught me to say, “I am the wolf, goodbye” in her native language. I appreciated the tip, and it was an interesting conversation starter at family gatherings. Speaking of Russian gatherings, “Russian Doll,” a Metro West-based indie movie, is premiering at the inaugural qFLIX Film Festival at the Hanover Theatre from Sept. 14-17 (whoops, got my editorial calendar mixed up again, sorry, Walter). The event is a New England LGBTQ film festival and the opening night screening will be hosted by Worcester Pride. qFLIX was started 23 years ago by James Duggan and Thom Cardwell in Philadelphia. Russian Dolls stars Kristine Sutherland (from “Buffy” and “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids”) and is described (via press release) as a”sexy, edgy thriller.” Right up my alley. Murder plots and intrigue, oh my!

FEEDING A DEADHORSE: I kid, I kid. The owners of Main Street restaurant deadhorse hill are opening a brand new restaurant, this time on Shrewsbury Street. Normally, this would be a Krave or Bites segment, but seeing as how this issue has a big focus on the upcoming POW! WOW! Worcester mural festival Aug. 25-Sept. 3, and the co-owner of the restaurant did so much to help out POW! WOW! artists last year (meals, etc.), I’m making an exception here. The restaurant will be called simjang (yes, all lower case, much to the chagrin of friend and former colleague Tom Quinn) and will focus on American-Korean food. I don’t know much about food, I’m more of a disgusting condiment person and lover of fine sharp cheddars, but I do know that deadhorse hill made a name for themselves offering delicious and lesser-experienced options in Worcester, so I’m sure simjang will be great (besides, the restaurant will open at 72

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Shrewsbury St. and what do you know, I WORK at 72 Shrewsbury St.). Plus, for an additionally-relevant nod, the restaurant is currently having a mural painted on the interior by Brazilian artist Arlin Graff, who you may recall created the bright, massive bird on the side of the Worcester Palladium. All cool stuff, Muralist Arlin Graff outlines his new mural for simjang bring on the public (and on Shrewsbury Street. private) art.

NEW BAT TIME, SAME BAT PLACE: I used all my creative juices with the other subheads.

It’s nothing personal, I just finished my coffee already, so my mind has gone blank. Luckily, the subject matter is far more interesting than my glassy red eyes (side note, I have a black vein that runs through my left eye and my eye doctor told me it was cool) would lead you to believe.

That’s Entertainment!, 244 Park Ave., is bringing in Batman artist Tim Sale Sept. 9, noon to 5 p.m. Sale comes from the misty northwest (Seattle, but I have been re-reading fantasy novels again, sorry about the next few weeks of wordy, self-aggrandizing stories) and will be doing a free signing as well as mini head sketches and more elaborate sketches (these will come at a cost, naturally). Sale is LUIGI NOVI, CC BY 3.0, COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG/W/INDEX.PHP?CURID=17292252 the artist behind Eisner Award-winning “Batman: The Long Halloween” and “Superman for all Seasons.” FYI: this is also part of That’s E!’s 25th anniversary, which is awesome. I love the store, even though last time I was in there, someone had already bought all of the rat creatures I was trying to buy for my mono-black rat/newt deck. Really nerded out there. Sorry, the fantasy’s got its hooks in me.

AND LIKE THAT, IT WAS GONE: My mind, that is. This isn’t a film, it’s a column, but I like to

break down the fourth wall. So here it is, generally, I try to keep the items in this column within a week of its run time. The column moves around and you don’t always get information on time, so these things change. I’ve already screwed up my Lyford Files editorial calendar, so I’m going to go in and throw in a birthday wildcard. It may come as a surprise to some, as my musical resume mostly includes hardcore and the horribly dubbed-pop punk genres, but that’s not all I listen to. In fact, if it isn’t a podcast or talk radio, I’m likely listening to classical music or Celtic music. It just gets me pumped up. Where’s the tie-in? IT’S COMING. I’m a Sagittarius and my birthday is Dec. 8. Just 10 days later, “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn” returns to The Hanover Theatre. I don’t think I need to go into too much detail here, do I? This is New England and it’s Celtic music with a central Christmas theme. It’s going to be badass and somebody ought to buy me a pair of tickets so I can enjoy myself in the winter months. PS: I found a reason this is relevant in August!

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I visited Pho Bowl on Park Ave. for lunch with a friend on a recent weekday afternoon.

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on a big-screen television mounted on the dining room wall. Orchids and plant life dominated the room, draping down from the penny-tiled server station and gracing every window sill. The greenery was a welcome distraction from the walls, which alternated between dirty smudges, saucy stains and imitation stone wallpaper.

Right off the bat, we couldn’t resist the boba selection. I ordered a lychee boba tea and my companion opted for coconut ($4 each.) The soft, chewy pearls provided a wonderfully gooey treat to finish every sip – never hard or mushy, as can sometimes be the case with boba. The lychee flavor was discernible amid the milky sweetness of the drink. I’m not sure if it’s customary to drink boba tea before your meal, but it certainly awakened my senses.

We ordered the Potstickers ($6.95) to start, which had been fried to oblivion. Six pieces arrived along with a soy sauce and vinegar mixture for dipping, garnished with fresh scallions. At the end of the long rectangular platter were carrot slices cut into wavy crinkles atop iceberg lettuce.

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The Com Suon Trung was a grilled pork chop with a fried egg and a mound of white rice. The tender pork chop had been sprinkled with cleansing chives.

It was served alongside crinkly carrots, slices of tomato and cucumber, and a large leaf of iceberg lettuce. The dish was well-seasoned, but offered stark simplicity in its composition. I could safely replicate it at home. his preferences. He suggested the Tai Chin Gan Pho Bowl could use a good scrub of its Pho ($7.95) and the Com Suon Trung ($11.95). walls if it wishes to become a sit-down We ordered both. destination. The stains were off-putting, but A garnish plate arrived with fresh mint, would easily be remedied. That said, with jalapeño slices, fish sauce and bean sprouts. ample parking and a comfortable takeout I dunked them in my small order of the Tai setup, it seemed most of the restaurant’s Chin Gan Pho, which included “rare steak, efforts were directed at customers who well-done brisket, and tendon.” The strips didn’t plan to dine in. Service was swift of steak had been cooked to gray, not rare and efficient. I would gladly return for Pho by any standards, but still satisfying. Bits of takeout and boba, but I wouldn’t bother with brisket contributed to the steamy, nourishing the potstickers or the pork chops again. broth. The tendon offered a melting, silky Our total came to $38.36. element to the dish. Noodles floated freely at

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Assorted Pastries, Mu��ns, Bagels, The Worcester Hot Dog Safari will take place Omelette Station, Saturday, Aug. 19. Participants will meet at Carving Station Ralph’s Diner at noon to purchase scorecards and t-shirts before embarking to six respective Fresh Selection of Chicken, in honor of Marka27. Volturno’s ‘Imagine’ was “hot dog joints.” A champion will be Seafood & Italian inspired by seaDishes buckthorn, a Nepalese fruit. announced back at Ralph’s under the direction Lock50 ’s ‘Blood and Oil’ speaks to Spencer of Worcester’s favorite comedian and local And Much More!

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On Sunday, Aug. 20, Smokestack Urban Barbecue will host a Pig Roast and Oysterfest with giveaways from Two Roads Brewing (aka: the alternating proprietor of Lawson’s Finest Liquids.) Hometown band Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse is set to perform alongside a pile of Big Rock Oysters and a Lilac Hedge Farm hog.

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YouthGROW Farm, operated by the Regional Environmental Council at 63 Oread St., is looking

for volunteers to help with this year’s plentiful harvest. You can help Farm Manager Bettny Mazur and her crew every Monday and Wednesday, 3-6 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug.

quick, “easy-to-order” options and largerformat items designed to share. The space, formerly Sweet Kitchen & Bar, is undergoing a drastic transformation including a mural by artists Arlin Graff who painted Bird #5, a wall which has become synonymous with deadhorse hill. “Simjang” means “heart” in Korean and speaks to Worcester’s role as the Heart of the Commonwealth.

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shapes of fresh fruit in the style of Morgan Blair’s Mechanics Hall mural. Hangover Pub embraces the bold color palette of Askew One. Armsby Abbey’s ‘Ume Says’ celebrates Sabek’s deep connection with nature. deadhorse hill’s ‘Privocity of: a sad sienna’ comes from the heart (of the agave plant) and includes a paper crane containing a handwritten poem. The Creative Cocktail Challenge falls on the visit of Arlin Graff, who is in the midst of completing his second wall in Worcester at deadhorse’s new outpost, simjang.

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Worcester’s favorite fall 5k is fast approaching. The 11th Annual Canal Diggers Road Race is slated for Sept. 9. The race is named for the early Irish immigrants who dug the Blackstone Canal during the 1820’s.

The first 1,000 registrants will receive a free performance t-shirt. Sneakerama will give away a bib at their Thursday night fun run, every week leading up to the race. Members of Fallon Health may qualify for registration reimbursement. Race committee co-chair Tammy Bailey says, “This race has it all — positive energy, a great course, nearly 700 participants and festive post-race activities.”

Aug. 18 at Electric Haze. This month’s party has been dubbed “Baewatch.” Attendees are encouraged to sport their favorite beachwear on the dance floor. Organizer Heather Magnione has dedicated herself to building a unique community through music and dance.

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It’s impossible not to be happy for Jeannette Walls. She escaped a childhood haunted by the often-reckless choices of her bohemian parents, who included an alcoholic father whose personal philosophy implied that a life without the constant threat of calamity isn’t worth living.

Walls enjoyed a successful career as a New York gossip columnist and struck gold with her memoir, “The Glass Castle,” chronicling the twisted family dynamic that shaped her, steeled her, and gave her a hell of a story.

The film version of her book shifts between Walls’ childhood (where she’s played by the terrific Ella Anderson), her years as a teen and her young adulthood in New York. Brie Larson plays the older Jeannette, but she’s the straight woman to the eccentrics Rex and Rose Mary Walls, played by Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts. Rex is charismatic and shiftless, a conjurer of grand ideas, none more delusional that his “plan” to build a solar-powered glass castle for his brood in rural West Virginia. Rose Mary is obsessed with becoming an artist; she’s not aggressively neglectful, just wistfully irresponsible. The four Walls kids were freerange before the term was even invented.

Each time Rex’s schemes and dreams crumble, he and Rose Mary pile the kids into the beat-up station wagon and, as Rex says, “skedaddle” just ahead of the bill collectors, the cops, family services and whatever other civic forces would oppress the Walls clan (the parents fall under close scrutiny when young Jeannette is severely burned while cooking

hot dogs). They finally skedaddle to Rex’s hometown of Welch, West Virginia, and take up residence in a miserable shack on the side of a miserable hill and dig a miserable hole that Rex insists will be the foundation for their castle. It quickly fills up with junk.

“The Glass Castle” works hard to pluck the same emotional chords as Walls’ memoir, but loses the author’s voice in the retelling. The film becomes an exercise in checking off the bleak boxes — lack of food, a pervy relative and the erratic, sometimes violent, father whose intellectual gifts are clouded by his propensity for self-destruction. How many times can we reasonably be expected to watch Harrelson pontificate from a stained couch? We learn quite early when Rex says, “This time things are going to be different” that they will stay exactly the same.

Harrelson is very good, maybe even Oscarworthy, but I’m not sure he was properly cast. He’s played so many variations of the redneck in other movies (“Zombieland” and “Out of the Furnace” come to mind) that Rex almost comes too easy. He’s comfortable in the role; he’s also unsurprising. And while I try to ignore such things, I was bothered that Harrelson’s Rex doesn’t visibly age over three decades of hard living (Watts either, for that matter) — he just wears a scruffier wig.

Walls’ parents followed her to New York, where they squatted in abandoned buildings and rummaged for food in dumpsters. The author wonderfully chronicled her shame and anger — the dissonance between wanting to assist her parents and keeping her distance from them was painfully palpable. Here, instead, Jeannette erupts at Rex and Rose Mary when they crash a cocktail party, which comes across as pure Hollywood contrivance.

The end credits of “The Glass Castle” are the movie’s most fascinating piece. They feature Walls family photos and videotaped snippets of interviews with Rex and Rose Mary during their squatting days, shot by a city news station. A documentary should be woven from these strands. I’d watch that in a New York minute.

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Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com Nature Explore: Live! - West African Rhythm Project. Join us for a series of exciting live performances on the Music and Movement Stage in our Nature Explore® Outdoor Exhibit held on select Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. in July and August. Explore science and nature topics through educational and interactive experiences! On August 13, Mike Rinker and Anna Crocker burst onto the stage with interactive drumming and dancing inspired by the music and the people of West Africa. This high-energy, celebratory performance is designed to get the audience up onto their feet, moving, singing, and drumming to traditional rhythms.

Free with EcoTarium admission ($18 adults, $14 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2. 11-11:45 a.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org 2017 Music Series Presents The Russo Brothers. Enjoy the warm weather on the outdoor patio at CERES listening to the cool jazz rhythms of The Russo Brothers. Savor delicious appetizers perfect for sharing and fresh, locally-sourced entrees during the performance.

6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508754-2000.

Open Mic Night/Local Musicians Showcase at KBC Brewery Every 3rd Thursday! Open mic every third Thursday!

To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paidperformers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is!

Free! 6-9 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co (KBC Brewing) - Brewery and Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster.

P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Come out and enjoy a dinner and/or an adult beverage while listening to your favorite acoustic rock classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! P.E. James performs on the patio (weather permitting!) with the best sunset view of Worcester every Thursday and Saturday night from the clubhouse at the Green Hill Golf Course. Just off Belmont Street, past the new Technical High School.

Free! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. pejamesmusic.com Open Mic Most Thursdays @ Barbers North. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paidperformers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free!

6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling.

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Night Train. 7-11 p.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

Open Mic @ The Blue Plate. Show off your musical talents, collaborate, or just listen to some cool tunes in a laid back atmosphere.

Most Thursdays. PA provided. Free. 7-10 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566.

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals. “The King of Blue-Eyed Soul.” Early

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in 1965, Felix Cavaliere formed the “Young Rascals” with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called “The Rascals,” the mega hit “Good Lovin’” struck No. 1 in February 1966.

They followed suit with a string of hits like “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin” (No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). The Rascals are considered the best “blue-eyed soul” group to come out of the 1960s, as well as one of the groups with the most record sales.

Born in Pelham, New York, Felix idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Sam Cook. He embraced the Hammond Organ and pioneered a fresh rock and roll sound. When The Rascals disbanded in 1972, Felix’s solo career thrived, releasing his self-titled debut album with Todd Rundgren as producer. $72 advance; $76 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets. bullrunrestaurant.com Don’t miss your chance to support the Worcester Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Friday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. All donors receive a free Big E ticket and a voucher for Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream at the DCU Center – plus your choice of a hot dog or veggie wrap. The winning badge takes home bragging rights and $1,500 from the Worcester Railers to donate to the charity of their choice. For more information, visit redcrossblood.org, email katherine.lawler@redcross.org or call 781-439-0513.

Amanda Cote. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster.

Chris Reddy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025.

Decades & Genres. Celebrate the music of decades and genres.

Thursdays will host performances that focus on music from the 60’s to the 90’s and beyond or genres from the Blues to Country. Follow our Facebook posts or the home page of our website for details.

No Cover. 8 p.m.-noon Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or livemusicworcester.com Jay Graham. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Open Mic Night With David Bazin. Acoustic Style, bring your acoustic instrument down and or sing and share your talent! No Cover.

8-11 p.m. Belfont Hotel, 11 South Main St., Millbury. 508-917-8128.

Sam James Performs at Loft, Weds at 8. 8-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Peter HIFI Ward & electric blues. Peter Ward, Bob Berry, and George Dellomo play the blues with a dollop of classic country music.

No cover. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main St., East Brookfield.

Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Karaoke in the Cabaret with DJ Matt R. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Karaoke Party with Matty J! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

Latin Night with Shawn and Henry. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Leon Trout. 21 + / Doors open 6pm / Curfew 2am Leon Trout “Do you like jams?! Well we do too.. grape, mango, Peach... Cookin up some tasty tunes influenced by rock/jam/funk fusion that will leave you hungry” leontrout.bandcamp.com/ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

Mike Melendez. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Padavano’s Idol Karaoke Contest with Matty J! $500 Cash Prize. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

DJ Cuzn Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

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Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or jjsnorthboro.com Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Fun. 4-8 p.m. Surf 6 Oceanfront Grille, 2 Cortland Ave, Old Orchard Beach. 207-934-2058 or seanfullertonmusic.net Dana Lewis Live and Well! Enjoy a cool beverage on a summer evening out on the deck at “Worcester’s Best Kept Secret” Great New Menu, Full Bar, Gorgeous vistas, Spectacular Sunsets and me playing Live, acoustic Music from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound Track of your Youth” Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive, off Belmont Street at Green Hill Park. No cover, be there! (weather permitting) Free! 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Grill on the Hill, 1929 Skyline Drive. 508-854-1704 or on Facebook.

Thank Friday it’s Nat 5:30pm to 7:30pm; then The Sonomatics at 8:30pm. No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North.

Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info.

Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438.

Jumpin’ Juba: Blues, Roots-Rock: Webster Summer Concert Series. Free outdoor concert. Jumpin’ Juba mixes blues and roots-y rock styles from Memphis, Chicago, and New Orleans. Great piano, sax and guitar! Originals and covers. More at stevehurl.com and reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba free. 6:30-8 p.m. French River Park, Davis St., Webster. 508-949-3880 or stevehurl.com Undead Fest Featuring The Koffin Kats, Argyle Goolsby and more! angelascurse.bandcamp.com/ $10 in Advance/$13 Day of Show 21+ to Enter Doors at 6:30pm Music Punk rock Rockabilly showclix.com/event/undead-fest-featuring-the-koffin-kats $10 in advance - $13 at the Door. 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook.

Live Music. Come on down enjoy a great night out, with great music, food, and drinks! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar / Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

The Sage Project. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., Leominster. 978-466-3433.

Dave Andrews. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057.

Dave Ashman Performs at Loft, Friday at 8. 8-11 p.m. Loft

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Dustin Brideau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster.

Gary Hoey. World renowned rock guitarist Gary Hoey’s first break came in 1987 when Ozzy Osbourne liked Hoey’s tape enough to fly him to LA for an audition. Although Zakk Wylde wound up with the gig, Ozzy recommended Hoey move to LA where he was certain he would get noticed. So he did - thanks Ozzy - and it paid off. In 1992 Gary’s cover of “Hocus Pocus” rocketed into the Billboard’s Top 5 Rock Tracks. With a collection of 19 albums it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. $30 advance; $34 day of show. 8-11 p.m.

Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255.

Ricky Duran. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025.

Terrifics. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Dana Lewis Live! Rock with me Friday Night! Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery, Flat Screens and me! Playing your favorite hits from the 50’s to the 80’s. “The Sound track to your Youth” Free! 8:30-11:30 p.m. Barber’s Crossing Road House, 861 Main St., Leicester. 508-892-7575.

Karaoke. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Foodworks, Route 20. 508-752-0938.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Auntie Trainwreck. Join your favorite Auntie, Auntie Trainwreck as we return to JJs SportsBar in Northborough for the first time since 2010! This is our first time at JJ’s under the new ownership and we are absolutely thrilled to be back! Help us make JJ’s a new regular venue for AT by joining us on Friday, August 18th, 2017 for a full night of Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative and Party Favorites! Head right down Rte. 9 or Rte. 20 and you can’t miss it! Stop in early for a fantastic bite to eat from the JJ’s dinner menu and then stay to dance the night away! 21+, NO cover, music starts at 9 pm! 9 p.m.-midnight JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or find them on Facebook.

Ed Sullivans. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

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Every Friday - Original Rock Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314.

Ghost Train. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place.

508-459-9035.

Guest and House DJ’S. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

Karaoke Fridays at Three G’s Sportsbar. Join Magic Mike Entertainment every Friday night for Karaoke! Free! 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Three G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. magicmikeentertainment.com Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Meiji Asian Cuisine, 24 Leicester St., North Oxford. 508-731-0120.

Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury. magicmikeentertainment.com Tony Soul Project at Padavano’s Place. The Tony Soul Project has taken many of the standards of the Delta and surrounding areas and their influence & put a monstrous bass line & back beat to make the likes of Elmore, Muddy, T-Model, RL, Wolf, Hooker come to life. We have added many Motown & Stax Record tunes to our list & we dance all night long. The Tony Soul Project is a unique blend of stylistic musicians from

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Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Bill McCarthy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

Chad Clements. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston diverse backgrounds, melded together to provide Soul Music, yes Soul St. 508-459-2025.

Music. James Brown, Otis, Wilson Pickett, Al Green, Stax & Motown. 9:30 Dave Rak. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Happy Jack’s, 785 North Main St., p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 Leominster. 978-466-3433. or tonysoulproject.com Heather Ralston. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Central St., Leominster.

DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

L & M Rythym Kings. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

DJ Joe T Performs at Loft at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Live Music. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blacksheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

Road, Sterling. 978-422-0255.

Safe House Radio Show. This is a live radio broadcast with 2 Sean Fullerton and his Mad Loops Laboratory, with Tom living DJs hoping to drag you out of your lonely IPods and phone apps Gilmartin! Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock, Folk, to hear the local & national metal, thrash, screamo, punk and alternative Memphis Soul and Fingerstyle Guitar using a wide variety of guitars, you wont hear on mainstream radio. Tune into WCUW 91.3FM in the harmonicas, guitar looping, vocal harmony technology, Bose and Worcester and surrounding areas. Or stream live on wcuw.org (hit UltraSound sound systems. Sean performs solo for many venues and the listen live button in the upper left corner of screen) Join your DJs events throughout New England year-round. Dinner, Drinks, Music and Summi and Momma Bear for an hour of metal, thrash, screamo, punk & Fun. 8-10:30 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508alternative. You’re not alone in your digital world. Were out here live! Call 886-4600 or seanfullertonmusic.net in to let us know your listening @ (508)753-2284 after 11pm. Hope you Topher Brew. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057. tune in to hear local and national metal and more! 91.3fm or wcuw.org It’s your community radio! So enjoy it already! Sheesh! 11 p.m.-midnight Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse. 8-11 p.m. U.S Marine Club- Marine WCUW Studios, 910 Main St. 508-753-2284 or find them on Facebook. Corps League Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639.

Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., >Saturday 19 Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Josh Briggs Live Music Acoustic on the Deck. 9-11 a.m., Abraxas. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 5085-7 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. JJ’s Sports 459-9035.

Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420 or Clam Digger. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. jjsnorthboro.com 508-853-1350.

Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden. Your produce Guest and House DJs. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. needs are covered this summer with our perennial favorite, Dick’s Market 508-799-4521 or mblounge.com Garden. Starting this year in early June with strawberries, peas, greens, Hip Swayers Deluxe! Hot summer hips playing in the city - sway by and early vegetables, the Market Garden then transitions to the cool Vincent’s for the real nitty gritty! Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 weather flowers, apples, and gourds towards the fall. All of the items sold Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. are locally grown (Lunenburg, MA). Enjoy the museum galleries before or Karaoke-DJ Fenton with Music and Dancing. A jewel in after your market visit! Market runs Saturdays, June 17, 2017 - October the fashionable Canal District sandwiched between Harding and Water 21, 2017, and does not operate during anticipated lightning. Visiting St @ Kelly Square in Worcester, MA...A great fun, and exciting social market is free! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Salisbury gathering that allows you to be relaxed, sing your heart out or just sing Parking Lot, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406. along with those who love to take the mic and belt one out. Also, enjoy Hunter Hayes w/special guest Levi Hummon. 2-7 p.m. Indian warm, efficient servers who will get to know your name and have your Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. drink request before you ask for it. Take a tour of political memory lane P.E. James at the Grill on the Hill! Come out and enjoy a dinner of photos, bumper stickers and artifacts that line the wall...if walls could and/or an adult beverage while listening to your favorite acoustic rock speak! But proprietor Guy Glodis states...leave the politics at the door and classics from the 50s, 60s, and 70s! P.E. James performs on the patio come in enjoy an evening of friends, music and cocktails or beer. Drinks (weather permitting!) with the best sunset view of Worcester every are also very reasonable...a top shelf straight up martini is priced way Thursday and Saturday night from the clubhouse at the Green Hill Golf under $10...other places have them over $10..Shaken not Stirred! Free.

Course. Just off Belmont Street, past the new Technical High School.

9 p.m.-1 a.m. The Ballot Box, 11-17 Kelly Square. 774-243-1606 or find Free! 6-8:30 p.m. Grill on the Hill at Green Hill Golf Course, Skyline Drive. them on Facebook. pejamesmusic.com Michael Sherry. Michael Sherry first picked up the guitar at age 12 Alias. Alias is a very talented and engaging classic rock duo. If a fun and proved to be a natural. Initially inspired by the great Grunge Rock night is what you’re looking for then come on in for some great food, bands of the early and mid nineties, he soon moved through a variety drinks, and music. Join us for a night to remember! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal of musical styles he picked up including blues, jazz, country and finger Restaurant & Bar, Bar / Lounge, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. style. A true talent and a show that is not to be missed. $5. 9 p.m.Dana Lewis Live! Every Saturday night. Live, acoustic music, Family midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or michaelsherrymusic. food, Full Bar, Lottery and me! Playing the Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. com “The Sound Track of your Youth” No cover. Be there! Free! 7-10 p.m.

The Claytones. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

779-0901 or find them on Facebook.

Jim Perry. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury Mauro DePasquale’s Jazzed Up Trio. Mauro DePasquale’s St. 774-823-3022.

Jazzed Up the best in jazz. A romantic blend of jazz classics and Lavender Restaurant Karaoke. Join Magic Mike Entertainment American Songbook favorites. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr, DJ’s for Karaoke Night every Friday & Saturday Night! Free. 9:30 Bennett, you will love Jazzed Up. jazzedup.net No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Fish, p.m.-1 a.m. Lavender Restaurant, 519 Boston Post Road, Sudbury.

29 South Bolton St., Marlborough. 508-460-3474. magicmikeentertainment.com David Crossman. Musician and Storysmith extraordinaire! $5.

DJ TecThreat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508DJs. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304-6044.

579-6722.

DJ 21+Canal. Live Dj pushing out all the latest hits for you’re listening Ashley and Ethan Perform at Loft, Saturday at 8. 8-11 p.m. and dancing pleasure! N/A. 10:30 p.m.-1:40 a.m. Canal Restaurant &

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DJ Joe T Performs at Loft at 11. 11-11:59 p.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 508-796-5177.

The annual Latin Festival in Worcester is held Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Oval at City Hall, 455 Main St. Food, music, games and more. For more information, email culture@worcestermass.org.

Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St.

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 7-11 p.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385.

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Frederick Moyer - Concert Pianist. During over thirty years >Sunday 20 as a full-time concert pianist, Frederick Moyer has established a vital “Still Working” Music Ministry. “Still Working” is a Music musical career that has taken him to forty-three countries and to such Ministry who specializes in Contemporary Christian Music. Sing along to far-flung venues as Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Sydney Opera House, Windsor old hymns and some contemporary ones as well. You won’t want to miss Castle, Carnegie Recital Hall, Tanglewood, and the Kennedy Center. He this talented group. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon! Free and Open to has appeared as piano soloist with most of the major orchestras of the the Public. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: United States as well as many orchestras of Europe, Asia, South America, Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007.

Africa and Australia. Free and Open to the Public. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Sunday Funday with ZEN at Eleven - A Robert Plant/Led Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Zeppelin Cover Band. 3-6 p.m. U.S Marine Club- Marine Corps Briarwood Circle. 508-852-9007.

League Worcester Detachment, 181 Lake Ave. 508-612-5639.

Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill Hot Dish - Acoustic Duo. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill Dana Lewis Live! Dana Lewis Live! Playing the Greatest Hits of the McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another 50’s to the 80’s in the lounge “The sound track of your Youth” Best Wood great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@ fired Pizza’s, Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & me! No cover. Come on out! verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Free! 6-9 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818 or Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly find them on Facebook. support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many Open Mic Sundays @ Park Grill & Spirits. To check the are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on * Recording studio owner/operators * Combinations of any and/or all of Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook.

Dam Chick Singer. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording Boogie Chillin’. Bluesy, bluegrassy, acoustic band with a twist. Jon artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paidperformers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/operators * Bonner - Guitar & Vocals Fernando Perez - Percussion Zack Slik Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and Mandolin & Vocals Dan Villani - Violin/fiddle Rose Villani - Bass Free! 9 open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439 or find them on Facebook. p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club Mortem (Death Metal from Peru), Barbarian (Speed KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Metal from Italy), Peucharist (VT), & Vile Desecration Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798(TN). MT Booking, Codex Obscurum, & Kafir Producoes present: Mortem (Perú, Non-wimping and non-trendy South American 8385. underground metal since 1986} www.facebook.com/The-True-Mortem- Karaoke with DJ Bruce. Free. 9 p.m.-midnight Antonio’s Pizza by Perú-151727424891464/ Barbarian (Italian Heavy Metal. Hells the Slice , 268 Chandler St., Worcester, MA. Headbanger records) $18. 6:30-11 p.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, >Wednesday 23 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or find them on Facebook.

The Motown Jukebox. Join “Motown Tom” Ingrassia--Worcester’s The Real Cool Cats Band Swing Dance Party & Group very own Agent Double-O Soul--every Wednesday morning from 9 am to Lesson. August 20th 2017 The Real Cool Cats Band Leominster Elks noon for The Motown Jukebox on WCUW 91.3FM for 3 hours of Motown 134 N.Main St. Leominster MA 01453 Learn to Swing Dance and get “Wicked Good” “Real Fast” with Dance2Swing “Super Easy” Group Swing music and the stories behind the hits. “Motown Tom” is a Motown historian and author. His current book--Reflections Of A Love Supreme: Dance Lesson 6pm Doors Open 6:45pm Group Swing Dance Lesson ( Motown Through The Eyes Of Fans was named the Best Music Book of You can take the lesson with or without a partner ) 7:30pm Live Band Next Week: August 27th The Tom Nutile Big Band For easy directions visit 2016 by the National Indie Excellence Awards. “Motown Tom” has twice our web page link below: dance2swing.com 6:45-10:30 p.m. Leominster been named Best Radio Personality in local media polls. WCUW streams live online at wcuw.org. 9 a.m.-noon WCUW 91.3 FM - Worcester’s Elks Lodge 1237, 134 N. Main St., Leominster. 978-840-3375 or Community Radio Station, 910 Main St. 508-753-1012 or wcuw.org dance2swing.com Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 5-7:30 p.m. Sunset Tiki Sam James. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. Bar, 79 Powers Road, Westford. 978-692-5700.

508-459-2025.

Canal District Music Series. The 2017 Canal District Music Andy Cummings. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Series will once again offer free concerts on Wednesday evenings Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. throughout the summer -- outdoors in the inimitable, carnival atmosphere Karaoke. DJ Nancy, of Star Sound Entertainment. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club of Kelley Square. Bring your lawn chairs, partake of delicious fare from KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798- our food trucks, and enjoy world class entertainment from the likes of We and the Dawg, Eric Paslay, the Alchemistics, the Cocker Rocks, the 8385.

Matthew Sanchez Orchestra, and Toni Lynn Washington. There’s no better Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978ambiance in Worcester; and it’s free! In case of rain, the events will move 345-5051.

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indoors to the White Room of the adjacent Crompton Building. Free.

6-8:30 p.m. Harding Street at Kelley Square, Harding St. at Kelley Square.

508-868-4274 or CanalDistrictMusicSeries.com Open Mic Wednesdays at CJ’s Steak Loft in Northborough. To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn.

Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or currently signed recording artists * Award-winning pro’s or semi-pro’s * Regularly gigging paid-performers * Published songwriters * Recording studio owner/ operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. CJs Steakloft, 369 W. Main St. (route 20), Northborough. 508-393-8134 or find them on Facebook.

Jazzed Up featuring vocalist/pianist Mauro DePasquale. A perfect blend of jazz classics, American songbook favorites, and farm to table dinning. If you like Sinatra, Connick Jr., Buble’, Bennett you will love Jazzed Up. If you love great food and service you will love Bull Mansion!

No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. GAR Hall, Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl St. Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St . (Grotto), 65 Water St. 508926-8353.

Little Black Dress. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Quinn’s Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St. 508-459-2025.

Open Mic. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-7988385.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978345-5051.

Karaoke with DJ Soup. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Whiskey on Water, 97 Water St. Karaoke with Mikey Mic’s. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MB Lounge, 40 Grafton St. 508-799-4521.

Wednesday Night Mayhem. Wednesday Night Mayhem is an improvisational writing contest, open to any and all characters with a story to tell! 3 random words and a prompt get the figurative ball rolling, and the audience gets the literal balls in the air to distract the writers. It’s a bracketed tournament where the audience decides the winners. Only one can make it to the top of the pyramid for a chance to hold on to the beautiful and ever-evolving WNM trophy! $5. 9-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or find them on Facebook.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu ArtsWorcester, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org 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 Booklovers’ Gourmet, The Art of the Sunflower, Through Aug. 31.

Hours: closed Sunday - 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 bookloversgourmet.com 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 508-793-7113 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

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Gallery, 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 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 Dark World Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 179 Grafton St. darkworldgallery.com EcoTarium, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $15.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with ID & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special event. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

Check out “Guys and Dolls,” presented by YSP Teen, Friday, Aug. 18, 7-9 p.m., Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. This “oddball, romantic comedy” is sure to delight.

Tickets are $18. For more information, email marketing@ thehanovertheatre.org.

Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham.

978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu 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. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 781 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistoricalsociety.org Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.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 framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org 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 accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Road. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-5985000 or 978-598-5000 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Cabinet Making in Early 19th Century New England, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 29. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday. Admission: $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (4-17), free for Children 3 & Under, $14 College Students with valid college ID. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909.

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Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org Prints and Potter Gallery: American Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory. 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. 508853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.

The classic “Ragtime” is presented Friday-Saturday, Aug. 18-19, 8-10:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug.20, 2 p.m., at Mount Wachusett Community College Theatre at the Mount, 444 Green St., Gardner. Tickets are $22 each and can be purchased at mwcc.edu. For more information, email g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu or call 978-630-9388.

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 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: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Helmutt on the Move, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sept. 1 - Aug. 31; Jeppson Idea Lab: Master Vases from Ancient Greece, Through Oct. 1; Reusable

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Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade September 16th Green Hill Golf Course, Worcester 8 am Register – 9 am Shotgun Start Four player entry • Florida style 36-team 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes $125 per person includes Green Fees, Cart, Golf Shirt, Luncheon Buffet, Prizes and Awards Lunch Buffet Only: $25

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Universes: Shih Chieh Huang, Through Nov. 12; Art + Market with Dick’s Market Garden, Saturdays, through Oct. 21; Tour of the Month: Portraits: Stories of People in Art, Saturday; Arms and Armor: Onna-Bugeisha Women of the Samurai , Sunday; Sunday Public Tour, Sundays, through Dec. 17. 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, Exhibition: spärk, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 2. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, 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. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

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Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits - Fridays, Saturdays, Saturday, September 18 - Tuesday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA 01609 Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except

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Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat August 18th & 19th Shawn Carter Nick Lavallee and Friends Fri & Sat August 25th & 26th Carolyn Plummer Mike Bain and Friends Fri & Sat Sept 1st & 2nd Steve Bjork Dennis Fogg and Friends. Dick’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits Great Food and Fun Make Reservations Early at 800-4012221 or online at dickdoherty.com Comedy Open Mic in the Cabaret! - Mondays, Monday, May 15 - Monday, December 18. The 1st and 3rd Monday of every month! Sign ups are at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:00! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030.

Out to Lunch-Fiesta! - Thursday, August 17. Eduardo Ortiz Latin Jazz band leader, music director, bass player, composer. He is a highly talented Musician with extensive experience in entertaining live audiences in nightclubs, concert halls, musical theater, and dance parties. He embraces a deep background playing Jazz and Latin music for live audiences and exclusively for recording and production studios. Just to mention some remarkable during the first thirty five years of experience settled in the Dominican Republic: 1977-1983 “Show La Fuente” Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. Bass player under the direction of Rafael Labasta and the well-known Michael Camilo. 1975-2003 “La Gran Orquesta de Papa Molina” Bass player 1975-2003 “Rafael Solano y Orquesta” Composer of the popular song “Por amor”. Bass player 1997-2002 “Grupo Yarumba” Music Director and bass player Look out for activities hosted by these local organizations: The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts WCCA TV 194 “The People’s Channel” MassHousing Worcester Regional Transit Authority CENTRO City of Worcester Feeley Dental & Associates Grab a bite from one of these delicious vendors: Sabor Latino Talytas Café, Mexican & Salvadorean cuisine. Big T’s Jerky House & BBQ Food Truck Bittersweet Homestead Press’n It CoCo’s Tropical Ice Figs & Pigs The Vegan Nest One Love Cafe And pick up

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some local produce and crafts from our local vendors: Stillman Quality Meats Schultz Farm Regional Environmental Council (REC) Black Seed Farmers Market Bangle Girl Handicrafts Free Admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. Call 508-929-0777 or visit worcesterma.gov YSP Teen presents Guys and Dolls - Friday, August 18 Saturday, August 19. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including Tony Awards, Drama Desks and Oliviers. $18. Friday, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469.

Ragtime - Friday, August 18 - Saturday, August 19. In turn-of-the century New York, everything is changing-and anything is possible. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician are united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life - what it could and should be! August 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8:00PM; August 20 at 2:00pm $22 . 8-10:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu The Wizard of Oz - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, August

18 - Sunday, August 20. The Oxford Community Theater Group will be presenting The Wizard Of Oz at St. Roch Parish, 334 Main St Oxford, MA this summer. Come join Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow, Tinman, Glinda, The Witch, Oz, and even Toto as they try to find their way home. The show will be presented Friday and Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday August 20th at 2pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. $8 adults (12+) $5 senior citizens and kids under 12. 7-9:45 p.m. St. Roch’s Church, 334 Main St., Oxford.

Comedy in the Cabaret - Monday, August 21. No Cover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. Call 508-753-4030.

DJ Ray moves and grooves with the sweetest mixes this side of the west coast at the Born to Party in the ‘90s Dance Party Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., at The Cove Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester. Dress up in your best ‘90s outfit to win two tickets to your choice of 20 destinations. Tickets are $5 each for the men. Ladies are free. Show is 21-plus. For more information, find the event page on Facebook or email CoveJimmy@gmail.com.

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Worcester Community Gardens Tour. Come explore innovative urban community gardens with Tower Hill staff and our partners in the Regional Environmental Council and the Worcester Tree Initiative. Free to members, Non-member $10; pre-registration required. 9:30-11:30 a.m.

YouthGROW Farm, 63 Oread St. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or towerhillbg. thankyou4caring.org

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Sunday Volunteer Days at Wachusett Meadow. Learn about nature as you assist with a variety of property, maintenance, and ecological management projects such as gardening, buildings and grounds work, trail clearing, wildlife monitoring, and animal care.

Projects are primarily outside, but inside projects are sometimes needed.

Carpentry skills welcome. Nature lovers appreciated. For all ages, but children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact the Sanctuary at 978.464.2712. Free. 1-4 p.m. Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton. 978-464-2712.

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Wednesday Evening Garden Tours. Explore seasonal garden highlights on a docent-led tour. Free with Admission. 5-6 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124.

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Worcester Battle of the Badges Blood Drive @ The DCU Center. Come out and support the Worcester Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on August 18th. We are aiming to make this Worcesters biggest-ever blood drive event! All presenting donors will receive a Big E Ticket plus a ticket voucher for Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream at the DCU Center plus your choice of a hot dog or veggie wrap from SAVOR. Vote for Worcester Police or Worcester Fire when you donate. In addition to bragging rights, the winning badge will take home $1500 to donate to their charity of choice from the Worcester Railers HC. Free parking will e available in the Major Taylor Garage. Sign up at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code WorcesterDCU. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, Exhibition Hall, 50 Foster St. 781-439-0513 or redcrossblood.org

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Solar Science Celebration: 2017 Eclipse. Come celebrate the 2017 solar eclipse EcoTarium-style! From themed Science Discovery programs and planetarium demonstrations to opportunities to safely view the partial eclipse (weather dependent), we’ll make learning about the science of eclipses interactive and fun. And, don’t miss our “Peak Partial Eclipse Party” during the half hour when the sun is most obscured by the moon! Tickets to this event are limited! Order tickets in advance online, at the Tickets and Information Desk during your visit, or call 508.929.2703 to reserve your spot! Advance Tickets: $13 each/$5 for EcoTarium members; Day-of Tickets: $18 each/$5 for EcoTarium members. Noon-4 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org

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Scout Day at Tower Hill. Tower Hill invites Girl and Boy Scout troops of all ages for a day of fun before the new school year begins! Kick off the year by learning about troop programs at Tower Hill and enjoy free activities including: self-guided scavenger hunts, drop-in nature crafts and Storytime in the Gardens at noon. Picnics welcome! Ages 9+ Free with Admission. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

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Sentry Oil Home Heating Oil Service and Installations Chimney Liners and Chimney Caps Electrical Services Ductless Mini-Split 24 Hour Emergency Service For Our Oil Customers 508-886.4337 sentryoil.com

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GLASS Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass.

Automotive-Residential.

Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More.

Family Owned Over 50 Years.

127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4

HANDYMAN SERVICES HANDYMAN/ RENT-A-BUDDY THE HONEY DO LIST MAN $100 Minimum 508-963-3593 ROBERT

Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs.

Exteriors & Interiors Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate. 508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Fully Insured & Registered Accepting Credit Cards www.wachupainting.com

PLUMBING JOSH SHEA PLUMBING Master Plumber Lic.13680 Insured & 20 yrs. experience Drain cleaning sinks, tubs, toilets & main drains Credit cards accepted 508-868-5730 Joshsheaplumbing.com

ROOFING HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING Rutland Heating & A/C SERVICE & INSTALLATION "We cater to the independent oil customer!"

Rutland, MA Call 774-234-0306 KITCHEN & BATH Johanson Home Improvement Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling - Any Carpentry/Tiling Needs Over 20 years experience.

Chad 508-963-8155 MASONRY Donald F. Mercurio BULKHEADS Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick*Block*Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729/West Boylston Owner Operator Insured Cornerstone Masonry Master Stone Masons Brick & Block Stone Walls, Walkways, Patios, Fireplaces.

We do repairs.

978-580-4260 30 Years Experience

Roof Problems? Roof Replacements. Repairs, Shingles.

Rubber. *Best Prices* 28 Years experience. Licensed, Insured, References. Free estimates.

Call Ken. O’Brien Home Services. 508-373-4653 ROOFING SPECIALIST John Hickey Const.

Free estimates, call for the best roof at the best price.

Fully insured. MA Reg#103286 Shingle or rubber, seamless gutters. 1-800-435-5129 or 978-537-1641 Commercial and Residential jhickey6019@yahoo.com

SEALCOATING B & F Sealcoating Hot Crack Sealing Free Residential Estimates 15 Years Exp. Fully Ins. Quality Work Reasonable Price Bob Fahlbeck 508-839-3942

SIDING Sneade Brothers VINYL SIDING & REPLACEMENT WINDOWS Fully licensed & Insured Richard Sneade 508-839-1164 www.sneadebrotherswindow andsiding.com

Waste Management

Sterling Peat LLC Quality Screened Loam & Compost, Screened Loam/ Compost Mix, Mulches, Screened Gravel. Fill, Fieldstone. 978-422-8294 Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups.

Lawn Maintenance.

Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost.

Patios & Walkways.

Fertilization Programs.

Deliveries Available.

Please call 508-829-3809 or 508-400-4263 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

NOW HIRING! Residential Drivers in West Boylston, MA! $3,000 Sign On Bonus!

Requirements: 21 Years or Older Class A or B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement Being a part of the Waste Management Team means having Supportive Supervisors, Team Environment, Continuous Driver Support, World-Class Paid Training, Competitive Pay, and Tons of Big Company Benefits and Career Growth Opportunities!

Call, text or apply online for immediate consideration!

1-877-220-5627 Text "WASTE" to 51893 to Learn More jobs.wm.com Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran

HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED FREELANCE REPORTER WANTED The Grafton News, a weekly print publication and daily online news site owned by the Holden Landmark Corporation, is seeking an experienced freelance reporter to cover our central Massachusetts community.

The right candidate can work from home, produce 3 to 5 stories per week and report regularly to the editor. This position is flexible and offers great hands on experience.

We are looking for a motivated person who can: • work on a tight deadline, • take photos, and • has experience covering local government and school committee meetings as well as community events.

Those with a journalism or English degree or relevant experience are preferred. A command of the AP Style Handbook is necessary.

Please send resume and writing samples to editor@thegraftonnews.com. No phone calls, please.

www.centralmassclass.com HELP WANTED

ARCHway, Inc. An agency serving adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum is seeking energetic and creative people to fill the following positions:

Special Education Teacher (BA/M.Ed) Severe Disabilities: All levels

Classroom teacher needed to teach students on the autism spectrum pre-academic and vocational skills.

Classes are small and energy levels are high. Full time/year round position with 8 weeks paid vacation, health and dental benefits.

Residential Instructor Instructor needed to teach activities of daily living and social skills.

Part time hours: 2nd and 3rd shifts Monday-Friday 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts on Saturday and Sunday Starting pay: $13.50/hour

Please send resume and letter of interest to APPLY: ARCHway, Inc. • 77 Mulberry Street, Leicester, MA 01524 Fax: 508-892-0259 - Email: scombs@archwayinc.org

HELP WANTED LOCAL

FOSTER CARE

CEMETERY PLOTS

Design Librarian /Part Time Maintains required materials supporting the sales & design team to successfully carry out their roles.

Small Office /Flexible hours Located in Worcester e-mail crusso@wprltd.com

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED

Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults.

Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107

Therapeutic Foster Care Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life.

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Serenity Two lots for sale.

Present price $3495 for both, will sell for $900 each, totaling $1800. Call 801-294-7514

Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training. $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Our Readers Make Great Employees!

Call Michelle today to place your Help Wanted ad!

508-829-5981 ext.433

LAW SERVICES EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY Law Offices of

SCOTT A. LATHROP Townsend, MA • 978-597-9020 scott.lathrop@comcast.net

HELP WANTED

Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305

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MERCHANDISE

CEMETERY PLOTS

CEMETERY PLOTS

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Today’s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Unit C, section Heritage II, plots 1 and 2. Today’s price is $6500, asking $3500. 508-344-9626 Worc. County Memorial Park, Paxton Garden of Honor, 2 plots, Plot 17, Unit C, Graves 3 & 4. Today’s cost is $8,800 for both. Asking $2950 total for both. Call 978-582-9309 978582-9309

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Two lots, section 511, Garden of Valor. Asking $1500 OBO. 508-754-1188

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is over $10,000 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $3,000.00 or B/O 508-3750080 Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Faith, 2 grave plot. Today’s cost $4600, asking $1100.

508-278-7777

HELP WANTED

WE WANT YOU! Now that we have your attention...

BOSTON - GEORGETOWN - WORCESTER Mirra Company seeks motivated individuals who enjoy working with a team in a fast paced environment. We specialize in the contruction and maintenance of underground utilities in all settings.

• Laborers • Splicers • Foreman • CDL A & B Drivers • Heavy Equipment Operators • Linemen

We are looking to fill a temporary position in our Creative Services Department.

The ideal candidate will have experience in designing advertising for newspapers and magazines and the ability to paginate pages for our publications. The right person has a good eye for detail, design and can work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment.

This position is from September till the end of November.

What Mirra Company Offers

Interested candidates should submit their resumes to: Donald Cloutier

Mirra Company is recognized for the construction and maintenance of communication and utility systems all over New England, but the company is most committed to its employees, their safety, and their well being.

dcloutier@holdenlandmark.com

TRAINING

BENEFITS

• Electrical • Confined space • OSHA Certifications • First Aid & CPR • Excavation • Rigging & Hoisting • Hazwoper • Dig Safe • Fall & Ladder Training • Hazard Communication • Defensive Driving

• Health & Dental • 401k Plan • Paid Holidays• Accrued Paid Time Off • Equal Opportunity • Disability and Life Insurance

Director of Creative Services

Holden Landmark Corporation

Publishers of The Landmark, Leominster Champion, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, The Grafton News, Worcester Magazine and baystateparent

TO APPLY: Phone: 978-352-7879 • Email: jobs@MirraCo.com • Website: MirraCo.com A U G U S T 1 7, 2 0 1 7 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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EDUCATION

Cemetery Plots Two cemetery plots at Worcester County Memorial Park for sale. I am a 1968 Wachusett grad. Please call (713) 557-8659 and ask for Anne Heil.

Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of the Cross Premier Location, Must sell Value $5250 Asking $4000 OBO 508-799-5678

Trees Evergreens, Hemlocks Spruce, Pine (3’ to 4’ tall) 5 for $99 Fieldstone Round/Flat $28/ton 508-278-5762

Apple iPad Mini 1 w/2 covers excellent condition, $125 OBO 978-342-0595

NURSERY SCHOOL

Cemetery Plots Two cemetery plots at Worcester County Memorial Park for sale. I am a 1968 Wachusett grad. Please call (713) 557-8659 and ask for Anne Heil.

FOR SALE

Invacare Series 9XT Wheelchair Invacare 9XT High Strength Lightweight Manual Chair. 20" urethane tires, electric red, 18"x18" Jaycare back seating and back support, rear ant tippers, footrests, full length adjustable arm rests. Purchased brand new $2450, used 2 weeks. Asking $1500 OBO. All original paperwork and receipt.

978-314-3270 for more info/ viewing.

Heavy Duty Prototype PVC Pipes Hammock Frame w/1 cloth & 1 rope material, all accessories. $50 978-537-9925

Electric Hoyer Lift Battery charger, extra battery and canvas carriers. $400. Call 508829-0468

Maytag Electric Range Super capacity asking $250.

978-305-4784 anytime.

Worcester County Memorial Park - Paxton Garden of Faith, Double Lot , Current Price $4600. Asking $2300 OBO. 239-450-6553

Elegant Diamond Engagement Ring Approx. 2 carats set in white gold. Replacement cost $6585, asking $4495.

508-829-3363

Bedroom Set - 3 Piece Pennsylvania House Queen bed, dresser w/ 8 drawers & large mirror, and 6 drawer bureau. Asking $800. Also mahogany hutch, asking $400.

Call 508-798-1879

New Howard Cemetery Sutton, Mass 1 lot for sale. Present price $500.00, will sell for $350.00.

Call 508-579-0587

2 Handmade Adirondack Chairs $50 each. Need power washing & polyurethane. Call 508-752-1646

Antique Horse Drawn Doctor’s Carriage $600. Antique cooking stove with stove pipe, $500. 508-735-9568

Dog Crate and Bed Crate 20"x 21"x 28". $60. Bed is memory foam, 29" long by 25" wide. $20. 978-464-5953

4 Goodyear 225/R 16" Assurance all season tires Exc Cond.

MNTD on 5 lug alloy rims $600 or BO 978-422-8084

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Snow Blower good condition.

White-Make $375. Call 508-7987008

Ladies dark brown high leather boots tan straps never worn. Org. price $249. Size 11 Wide asking $100 508-853-7379

Sears Kenmore Z-Tag Sewing Machine Model 1219. Good Cond. $100 Call 978-342-2901 Evening.

PS2 Rock Band Set wireless & corded guitar controllers (2), drum set, microphone, 4 slot SB adptr $50. Call 978-342-4579

Purple king comforter. skirt. 2 pillowshames/pillows. valences 37"w, matching Pd $125 asking $50. 508-829-9240

New Power Reclining Loveseat rocker/recliner $350.

Mocha Color, Memory Foam.

Call or text 978-808-8877 Solid Wood Computer Desk w/ glass Hutch. A poets storage galore. A must see beautiful piece $600. 508-886-4542 Samsonite Spinner Suitcases 20" and 24". New in boxes.

Black, hardcase. $325. Matthew 508-756-1315 508-756-1315 X-Mas Tree 7" Tall used twice.

100 lights. asking $15.00 Call 508-752-2425 Michelin Tires Size P225 70R16 Set of 4. Like new. $400.

508-752-9947 U.S. C14 Zeppelin Stamp (U) Flag cncl. $175. Stamp questions? Ron 413-896-3324

YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET DIRECTORY

Nursery School Items For Sale Puppets, puzzles, music cds, games, big books, story books, manipulatives & more. Exc. cond. Call or text.

978-833-4463 TUTORING Christine Keating-Collins, Ph.D. Writing Tutor

Professionally certified English teacher in Massachusetts with a Master’s degree in Education that focused on writing instruction. Certified to teach grades 5-12.

Published author.

Twenty years of experience teaching writing and literature in high schools as well as colleges.

"My individualized instruction results in students learning to create and compose organized, concise, and articulate essays that effectively meet the objectives of any teacher’s assignment." -- Christine 774-437-3253 cckeating@earthlink.net

PETS & ANIMALS LOST AND FOUND

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

6am - 4pm • Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 48th Season OUTDOOR BEER & WINE GARDEN

Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com

Holden - Sat., 8/19 70 Britney Drive, 8am - 1pm Furniture, washer/dryer, tools and yard equipment.

Everything must go!

Come to the FLEA!

LOST CAT Kaki, 16 lb. ginger tomcat, last seen near 16 Osgood Road in Sterling on Friday, 21 July. Friendly. REWARD. If found, please call Jim Wilkinson: 978-563-1415

OTHER COMMUNITY

Come to the FLEA! 242 Canterbury St. Worcester Every Saturday during the summer. 8 am - 2 pm. Giant Yard Sale. Vintage, Building and Office Items. LITTLE STORE is also open for clothing! Tables avail. $15.

7 am set up.

FLYING FIELD WANTED Local RC club is looking for a field to fly quiet, electric-only model planes. Land owners who are willing to share their space with hobbyists should contact 508-641-3787.

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CHIMNEY SERVICES

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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C & SDirectory, Refer a business to join our Service and if they advertise with us,Carpet you’ll receive Mills a $25 credit on your account for future CARPET & LINOLEUM 30 Sq. Yds. $585 Installed with Pad advertising. We appreciate your business in the Berber, Plush or Commercial

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HOME SERVICES

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• Spring Cleanup • Lawn Mowing • Mulching & Edging • Shrub Installation • Shrub Trimming • Tree Removal/Trimming

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Free estimates

Fully Insured

Master Installers of Roofing, Siding & Window Products FINANCING AVAILABLE www.johntheroofer.com TOLL FREE 866-906-ROOF MA CSL#97139

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SAFES NEW USED

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OVER 100 MODELS IN STOCK ON OUR SHOWROOM FLOOR TO CHOSE FROM FIRE PROOF SAFES • INSULATED VAULT DOORS • HIGH SECURITY SAFES • BURGULAR RESISTANT SAFES • HOME & OFFICE SAFES • DEPOSITORY SAFES

BULKHEADS

Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick • Block • Stone Basement Waterproofing

55 Green St., Worcester 508.757.1434 • www.josephslock.com

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ROOFING

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Buying & Consigning Appraisals & Consulting Antiques-Collectibles-Modern Design Moving services Free junk removal with every relocation job

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ASK about double blocks (size 3.75” x 1.75”) and COMBO pricing into our other zone and reach 40,600 households in 26 towns in Central Mass each week. FREE line ad included with each block purchased. Book for 52 weeks and receive a Spotlight Business of the Week! Ask for details!

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www.centralmassclass.com “A Little Bit Country”--but only the very last bit.

JONESIN’

by Matt Jones

Across 1 Porkpie, e.g.

4 Joined (up) 10 Margarine containers 14 Gentle ___ lamb 15 Make really mad 16 Sector 17 Country kitchen implement?

19 Had a hunch 20 1800, in movie credits that didn’t exist back then 21 Really anxious 23 One who lessens the tension 24 Fidget spinners, for one 25 Like some fanbases 29 The Sklar Brothers, e.g.

31 Imperil 32 Blues guitarist ___ Mahal 35 Country actress with famous acting siblings?

39 Mathematician Lovelace et al.

41 Birthstone for Gemini 42 Caged (up) 43 Country baseball squad?

46 Part of UNLV 47 Show of respect 48 ___ it up (laugh) 50 Public display 51 “Middle of Nowhere” director DuVernay 54 Actress Garbo 58 Chinese New Year symbol 60 Driving force 61 “Your Song” singer Ora 64 Country action star?

66 Wall mirror shape 67 Arthurian paradise 68 Literary tribute 69 Easter egg solutions 70 Give in 71 Ant. antonym Down 1 “[X] ___ like ...” (picture-based meme) 2 Carne ___ nachos 3 Bath powders 4 Politician who might be the Zodiac Killer, per a 2016 mock conspiracy theory

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Fun By The Numbers Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

5 Head doc 6 Have ___ over one’s head 7 Divine sustenance 8 Incited, with “on” 9 Spent, like a battery 10 Nod off 11 Coffee dispenser 12 “Full Frontal” host Samantha 13 Toothy tool 18 Breezed through 22 Actor Kinnear 26 Biblical tower site 27 “I Love It” band ___ Pop 28 Fender mishaps 30 “August: ___ County” 31 Tobias’s daughter on “Arrested Development” 32 Dials next to speedometers, for short 33 Kind of committee 34 Pressly of “My Name Is Earl” 36 Gone by, as time 37 Actor Efron of the “Baywatch” movie 38 “The Simpsons” disco guy 40 Tabloid topics 44 Antiquing material 45 Enhance

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49 51 52 53 55 56 57 59 61 62 63 65

Burger chain magnate Ray Century plant Outspoken Bracelet location, perhaps Fundamental character Fawning sycophant “As You Like It” forest setting Hardly open Serling of “The Twilight Zone” Poison ___ (Batman villain) ___ kwon do K+ or Na+, e.g.

Last week's solution

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www.centralmassclass.com REAL ESTATE

Publisher’s Notice All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005.

For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

We Pay Top Cash For Houses and Land.

Any Condition.

No Hassle, Fast Closing.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

AUTO/TRUCK

AUTOS

AUTOS

AUTO/MOTORCYCLE

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list.

Always stored in room temperature. $10,000 obo 978-4645525 or 978-549-3670 cell

2006 GMC Sierra 1500 V8, Power everything, 1 owner. Trailer pkg, track rack, 84K mi.

Chrome steps, Rhyno bed. Mint.

Remote start. 10,000 OBO 508735-1218

1987 Mazda RX-7 Coupe, 50,000 mi, red, power sunroof, all original, 5 spd, sharp, fast car. Excellent cond., smells new, very clean. $8500 or make offer. Ken 978-534-1505

2008 Audi A3 60K Original mi.

4 DR hatchback, black w/charcoal cloth, Ac, cd, all pwr options. Fully serviced. Like new. $6999. 774-239-0800

AUTO/VAN

2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red.

Heated black leather seats.

Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860

2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500cc, showroom condition, lots of chrome, Vehix pipes. $2900.

Call John at 978-466-6043.

2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles. Asking $1650.00.

Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

2007 Suzuki Boulevard Cruising Motorcycle C90T; 1474cc; 6300 miles, 1 owner, perfect cond. accessories and new battery. Garaged, covered & serviced. $6,000 508-8498635

AUTO/TRUCK 2006 Honda Ridgeline 188K mi, runs like new, remote start, ice cold air, good tires, no leaks. $5600. 508-735-3012

AUTOS

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FREE Nationwide Parts Locator Service Deposits conveniently taken over the phone.

Trust us to do it right!

• Foreign & Domestic • Early & Late Model • Engines • Transmissions • New Radiators • Gas Tanks • Wheels • Tires • Balancers • Exhaust Manifolds • Window Motors

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508-799-9969

978-423-6529 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

SELL YOUR CAR Sell your car, in print and online!

Warehouse Space for Lease

Approx 15,000 sf near Routes 146 & 395. Open floor, private bathrooms, separate office space. 12 x 14 overhead door and separate shared loading dock. 480v 3 phase power available. Monthly rent dependent on, electric and heat may be included. 508-476-1928

Run Your Ad Until It Sells!

For the low price of only

$20.00 For six lines

For more information, contact us at 978-728-4302 or email sales@centralmassclass.com

2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond.

57K miles. $9,999. 508-8292907 AUTOS 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, Grey and Black.

50,000 miles. Holden area. $16,500. 407-375-3917

2008 Honda Fit 102K mi, 4DR hatchback, red/black cloth interior, 1.5 engine, 5 spd stick, ac, cd, pwr power windows & locks. Fully serviced, reliable gas saver, exc. cond. $2999.

774-239-0800

1932 Ford Coupe Little deuce Coupe, with a Corvette mill and four on the floor. 6,000 aprox. mi. Original hot rod, all steel, show car, looks and sounds great. Holden area. $47,000. 407-375-3917 1978 MG MGB 47,000 mi.

Green ext. Very solid car from GA. Good overall condition. $7500. Please call 508-7351845.

2013 BMW 128i 7K Orig Miles, Grey, 3.0, Automatic, Fully Loaded, Serviced. $14,900.

774-239-0800

2004 Chevrolet Impala Great shape, clean, power everything, recent sticker, runs great, front wheel drive, good tires, 130k highway miles, $1,200 OBO. 774-364-4636 Mer. Benz 260 E (6) Sedan, 1989. Ex. green (G.M.) & tan int. Starts 1st time, runs + drives exc. Auto trans. No stall/overheat/alarm. 244K mi.

Asking $700. 978-660-8034

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 16 SM 011797 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Hayward J. Rogers; Jean Sawyer Rogers and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901 et Seq.: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-2 claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Sutton, numbered 35 West Sutton Road, given by Hayward J. Rogers and Jean Sawyer Rogers to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, dated May 8, 2002, and recorded in Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 26626, Page 199, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before September 11, 2017 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of said Court on July 25, 2017 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 15-023932 / Rogers, Hayward J. and Jean Sawyer 08/17/2017 MSC

Town of Millbury BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at: 7:30 p.m. To act on a petition from: Brian & Susan L. Larosee, 77 MacArthur Drive, Millbury, MA 01527 is seeking to build a 880 sq. ft. one story single family house with an attached 440 sq. ft. two car garage plus a wood framed seasonal screen house for winter storage. Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to property at 80 MacArthur Drive, Millbury, MA, Map #23, Lot# 157, S – 3. Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 35032, Page# 26. Brian & Susan Larosee are seeking two variances for the residence at; 80 MacArthur Drive, Millbury, Ma, Map #23, Lot #157, S – 3 District; first variance (section 22.3 lot area) the minimum required lot area in this district is 20,000 square feet, if using Municipal Sewer Service, this lot contains 5,828 square feet a variance granting relief of 14,172 square feet is required from the Millbury Board of Appeals. Second variance; (section 22.3 lot frontage) this applies to new construction with the S – 3 district, the minimum lot frontage required in this district is 100 feet this lot contains approximately 45 feet a variance granting relief of 55 feet is required from the Millbury Board of Appeals. All interested parties are invited to attend.

Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO17P1431EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE

BY A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Estate of: Joyce A Demers Date of Death: 03/11/2012 To all interested persons: A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has been filed by: Jeffrey Demers of Dudley MA requesting that the court authorize the Personal Representative to buy the decedent’s real estate at a private sale. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. You have the right to object to this proceeding.

To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 09/05/2017. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First Justice of this Court.

Date: August 07, 2017. Stephanie K. Fattman, Register of Probate 08/17/17 MSC

RE: Notice of Vegetation spraying In conformity with the requirements of Chapter 85 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and 333 CMR 11.07(3), the Town of Millbury DPW hereby gives notice that it intends to apply herbicides along select locations on the town’s streets, sidewalks and curbing to control vegetation, including poison ivy that poses a public nuisance and/ or poses a safety risk to pedestrian or vehicular safety. Dates of application are September 5 – September 6, 2017. The herbicides to be used are Rodeo, EPA Reg#62719-324 and Oust Extra, EPA Reg# 352-622. It will be applied with low pressure, selective foliar treatment. No application shall commence more than ten days before nor conclude more than ten days after the treatment periods listed above.

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Town of Millbury BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm St, Millbury, MA on: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at: 7:00 p.m. To act on a petition from: Michael Muller, 52 Rayburn Drive, Millbury, MA 01527 Seeking a Use Variance for a Home Occupation Permit in the Millbury Zoning Ordinance relative to; Property at 52 Rayburn Drive., Millbury, MA, Map #47, Lot #104, S – 3 District. Duly Recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds Book# 20695, Page# 96. Michael Muller is seeking a use variance for a home occupation permit under the regulations of the Millbury Zoning By-laws section 41 for the residence at; 52 Rayburn Drive, Millbury, Ma, Map #47, Lot# 104. After a complaint was filed with the Millbury Building Commissioner, Zoning Enforcement Officer; Michael Muller is operating a landscaping business from the premises, employees are parking on the street there is noise and traffic congestion. Michael Muller is applying for a use variance for a home occupation permit under the regulations of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws section 41 through the Millbury Board of Appeals.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given by McFee & Newton Towing and Recovery, Inc. of 14 King Street, Northborough, MA, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c.

255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on September 7th 2017 by public auction to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien for towing expenses, storage charges, care and expenses of the notice and sale of said vehicle.

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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MILLBURY STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAURA HEALEY, HAS RETURNED APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS FROM THE TOWN OF MILLBURY’S ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON MAY 2, 2017. GENERAL BYLAWS ARTICLES 23 & 31 AND ZONING BYLAWS ARTICLES 27, 28 & 29 WERE ACCEPTED WITH THE APPROVAL DATE OF JULY 27, 2017. A TOWN BULLETIN WITH THE BYLAW AMENDMENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE, 127 ELM STREET, AS WELL AS THE TOWN WEBSITE WWW. MILLBURY-MA.ORG AND WILL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN TOWN. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. TUESDAYS THE OFFICE REMAINS OPEN UNTIL 7:00 P.M. QUESTIONS, CALL 508-865-9110, MILLBURY TOWN CLERK

MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 7:15 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Thomas Stratford, Mid State Properties, LLC property located at 239 Riverlin Street, Millbury, MA, for Site Plan Review Special Permit under Article 1, Section 12.4 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaws, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Chapter 16 Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws, to construct the site as a “build to suit” project with two buildings, 4800 square feet each and associated improvements with a future use that would be allowed under the current Industrial 1 zoning. Application is available for review in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above.

Richard Gosselin Chairman

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by John E. Miller, to Millbury Federal Credit Union, dated June 4, 2004, recorded in Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 33818, Page 65, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10 o’clock A.M. on the 12th day of September, 2017, 15 Laurel Drive, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage. To wit: The land with the buildings thereon situated on the westerly side of Laurel Drive in the Town of Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the northeasterly corner of tract to be conveyed at a point in the westerly line of Laurel Drive at the southerly edge of the westerly line of the turn around circle as shown on plan recorded in Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 308, Plan 27, and also at Lot 15 as shown on said plan; THENCE by the westerly line of Laurel Drive S. 23º 29; W. one hundred thirty and 00/100 (130.00) feet to Lot 13 on said plan; THENCE by said Lot 13 N. 64º 58’ 50” W. one hundred twenty-three and 52/100 (123.52) feet to a stonewall; THENCE by a stonewall N. 23º 41’ 10” E. one hundred twenty-five and 00/100 (125.00) feet to Lot 15 on said plan; THENCE by said Lot 15 S. 67º 19’ E. one hundred twenty-three and 04/100 (123.04) feet to the point of beginning. Said premises contained 16,000.00 square feet more or less, and being Lot 14 on “Plan to Show Division of Property in Millbury, Massachusetts” dated March 13, 1967, drawn by Kenneth Shaw, C.E. and recorded in Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 308, Plan 27. Being the same premises as conveyed in a deed from John E. Miller and Heather G. Miller n/k/a Heather Grey to John E. Miller, dated March 27, 2000 and recorded with Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 22454, Page 59.

A deposit of $5,000.00 for the entire mortgage premises being sold, is to be paid by certified check or bank check by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale. The Mortgagee also reserves the right to alter the order of sale on the date of the auction. The balance is payable at the closing. The closing will occur within thirty (30) days after the date of the sale at the Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609. Other terms to be announced at the sale. The Mortgagee reserves the right to continue the sale from time to time by public announcement at the time and date of the original or any continued sale. If the highest bidder fails to complete the purchase of the mortgage premises on the terms provided in this notice and in the Memorandum of Sale signed following the auction, then the mortgagee reserves the right to convey the mortgage premises to the second highest bidder at the auction. If the mortgagee exercises that right it will notify the second highest bidder who will then have three (3) days to deliver the deposit specified above to the Mortgagee’s attorney, Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609, and agree upon a date for delivery of the deed. Premises to be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

Millbury Federal Credit Union, Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, Law Offices of Melia & Osol, 16 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609

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Brittany Ford

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Brittany Ford has built up a dedicated yogi following at Hot Power Yoga on Grafton Street in Worcester. Owner Kristen Marengo applauds Brittany’s ability to help students let go of their fears in order to feel welcome at her studio. Marengo and Ford work hand in hand to remind the community that yoga is for everybody - any age, male or female. Marengo says, “We hear from a lot of people that they fear yoga because they feel they are not flexible. Yoga is not about being flexible physically.

It’s about being flexible mentally.” Ford’s refreshing energy and magnetic personality invoke a natural flexibility in all of her students.

What is your history with the city of Worcester? I was born on Sagamore

Road and moved closer the the Tatnuck Square area when I was in fourth grade. I attended Jacob Hiatt Magnet School, Doherty Satellite, Notre Dame and Assumption College. I went to the University of Rhode Island for one year, but ended up transferring to Assumption and playing field hockey there. After I graduated from college, I moved to New York City for a few years and returned in 2013. Worcester is my home, my city and I love it.

Can you explain your trajectory from athlete to instructor? I played field hockey in

high school and college and I got really into running after college. I was always competitive and on a team, but there is something so beautiful about running.

The competition becomes internal and you get to play around with how far you can push yourself. There is a peace in the pounding and the beat of your feet on the pavement. Yoga started as cross-training for me when I was training for my first Boston Marathon. Yoga was instrumental in keeping my body healthy and in gaining endurance. Yoga creates strength and length in muscle, as well as builds vital core strength and spinal health to sustain any athlete in their sport.

What does it mean to be a health coach? For

me personally, being a wellness coach is about tapping into your own intuition and creating mindfulness around food, habits and intentions. It is about helping a person meet themselves where they are without judgement, to create short-term and long-

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term goals both on the plate and off the plate, and to create a plan to achieve those goals. I focus on implementing very small shift in habits that, over time, create lasting positive change. It is important to know that we are all unique and that no one diet or lifestyle is going to work for everyone. My process with my clients involves a lot of experimenting with foods and habit, getting out of your comfort zone and creating a space to be vulnerable, in order to find the perfect individualized healthy living blueprint.

I also offer a 10-day cleanse that I call the “Intuitive Living Cleanse” that is truly a jumpstart to a lifestyle change of increased body and mind awareness and how the foods we eat affect our whole person. If anyone is interested in coaching or in the cleanse please contact me at info@britfordyoga.com

How would you describe your personal yoga practice? Some days I am ready for a

rigorous and fiery practice with lots of arm balances, inversions, backbends and core work, with loud music. Other days, I need to be softer, incorporating longer holds in floor poses and staying grounded and silent. And to be honest, sometimes it is just me rolling around on the floor and checking in with what my body needs in any given moment. There is a yoga posture and a yoga sequence for all bodies and all minds, what is most important is simply showing up and breathing.

Can you share an anecdote that will give our readers a sense of your teaching style?

I recently taught a hip opening and arm balance workshop at Hot Power Yoga

Center. Some of the attendees were regular students of mine, while other students were new to me. I guided them through a sequence of poses to help integrate their core muscles and to open their hips - two things that are essential to arm balance postures. Then the fun began. We started working together, doing frog hops from one end of the studio to the other. They were getting their feet off the ground as they were moving forward, and they were laughing and encouraging each other.

When we finally got to practicing some arm balances there was a lightness in the room, an acceptance that even if they did not get up, they were stepping out of their comfort zone and gaining strength inside and out. And even better, everyone got up.

They surprised themselves so much and the look on their faces was pure joy and accomplishment. There is no need to be super serious in a yoga class, because if you carry that rigidity around it is really hard to fly. It’s about finding laughter and surrendering to create a light and open mind and body. It’s good to have fun in yoga, it’s good to laugh at yourself when you stumble. This practice isn’t about perfection and never falling, it’s all in your attitude when you get back up.

What makes Kristin Marengo’s Hot Power Yoga Studio so unique to Worcester? Kristin

can answer that question better than anyone. She explains that at Hot Power Yoga Center, the teacher checks you in for class, allowing teachers to learn students’ names. We want to personally wish you

a happy birthday and want to know how your day is going. We want to be the “Cheers” of yoga studios, where everybody knows your name. After all, the word ‘yoga’ means ‘union.’ We want to unite with you. You are not just a customer at Hot Power, you are family. We are one big community. This personal attention is brought into the practice studio as well.

We cater to all levels, and our teachers are extremely educated and know how to make every class an “all levels” class.

We don’t have mirrors at Hot Power, since we are not here to judge each other. We practice to unite together.

Where is the most interesting place you have ever struck a pose? When I was in

Nashville, with the help of a strong friend, I mounted a very tall cowboy boot and was able to strike a pose before getting sternly told to get down. What can I say, I saw an 8-foot-tall boot and wanted to climb it.

When and where can we find you if we’d like to take your classes? You can find me at

Hot Power Yoga Center on Grafton Street in Worcester on Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and noon; Fridays, 9:30 a.m.; and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. You can also find me at Release Well-Being Center on Route 9 in Westborough Friday, 12:15-1:45 p.m. vinyasa, with a 15-minute meditation from 1:45-2 p.m. I also sub quite a bit at both locations, so be sure to check both websites daily for who is teaching.

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