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am by no means a seasoned shopper, but I have to guess most folks who strolled past Santa and his elves at the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough this past weekend were just as taken aback as I was. It’s not even Thanksgiving, I thought. The winter season is just around the corner, and for some, that is as good of an excuse as any to welcome the big man into shopping centers. Holidays aside, winter is a great time to enjoy New England’s natural landscape, or enjoy a mug of warm coffee or tea. In this year’s Winter Guide, Worcester Magazine brings you what’s new at ski areas, handcrafted mugs for sale at local retailers, restaurants that offer fireside dining and other suggestions for you to enjoy the season.

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November 20 - 25 , 2014 n Volume 40, Number 12

Worcester program puts struggling youth Straight2Work

Walter Bird Jr.

n his own words, Oscar Benitez had been “a mess-up my whole life.” Gangs and drugs were his way of life for most, if not all, his teen years. Home for much of his life was the inside of a juvenile detention center, until he landed in the “big house” at the Worcester House of Corrections. When he got out of jail, he could have easily gone straight back to the streets and to a life of crime. Instead, he chose to go Straight2Work. A program run out of Straight Ahead Ministries in Worcester, Straight2Work provides young adults job training and immediate employment in one of the nonprofit organization’s three on-site businesses: the Straight Up Cafe, The New You resale store and Straight Up Catering. The 24-year-old Benitez, a father of two children, works with the latter. This week the catering program celebrated a big occasion with the grand opening of its catering kitchen on the mezzanine level of the Straight Up Cafe. Benitez has participated in the Straight2Work program for eight months, he said, and has the long-term goal of becoming a chef and operating his own restaurant. He is also a poet at heart who performs rap, incorporating a positive message for youth. “I’m a kid from the city who got caught up in gang activity,” Benitez said. “I didn’t want to be part of it again.” That is where the Straight2 Work program

came into play. It is a nine-month re-entry training program for young adults who are emerging from lock-up, DCF or a juvenile facility. The goal, according to Robb Zarges, is to acclimate the young men and women in the program with a work environment, so they might ultimately obtain a job in the outside world. “It’s not that they don’t want to work, they just don’t know how to,” said Zarges, executive director for Straight Ahead Ministries. “Our goal is to help them become successful in life.” Through the Straight2Work program, participants - there are about 16 currently, according to Zarges – take part in a 24-hour class broken up over a couple days, during which they learn employability skills such as how to draft a resume and how to dress for an interview. Once they complete the class, participants are eligible for any of the aforementioned jobs at Straight Ahead Ministries. Some of the kids, about 10-20 percent of them, are ready to work with the organization’s job developer, right away, Zarges said. Most, however, need to work in-house first. “This,” said community director Barbara Picard, “is the most intense component of what happens in our program.” The jobs put participants in real-life job situations, whether it is preparing a breakfast sandwich in the Straight Up Cafe, selling used apparel at New You, or readying meals for

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John Powell assembles a BBQ chicken sandwich in the Straight Up Cafe kitchen. hundreds of folks with the catering business. Recently, about seven participants, including Benitez, served food to 750 people at a conference in Northborough, according to Zarges. They did so under the supervision of

WOO-TOWN INDE X The arrival of snow and cold temperatures so soon after unseasonably pleasant weather reminds Worcester winter is indeed on its way. -2

The celebration of West African culture and education about Ebola held at Union Station recently signals a step in the right direction of acceptance and understanding. +3

Clark University history professor Janette Greenwood’s research with Charlton historian Frank Morrill of turn-of-the-last-century photographs of people of color in Worcester reveals a side of the city some may not expect. +2

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Another Clark University effort, a book by Political Science professor Robert Boatright, examines why so few voters turn out for congressional primary elections. The bottom line is few voters in Worcester turn out for any election. -4

catering manager Beth Swedberg. The catering program has been up and running for about nine months, but until recently there was not a full kitchen. The

A third-party political model in Massachusetts may or may not prove viable in the long-term, but voters have it in their hands to rock the system. +2

New England Patriots’ Vince Wilfork thrills kids — and some adults, too — at YMCA while delivering a healthyeating message. +1

Worcester earns a perfect “100” score from the Human Rights Campaign for its efforts with the LGBTQ community. +3

It’s tax classification time in Worcester, meaning the annual argument of resident versus commercial tax rate can commence. -1

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Doug Belanger opens up about election loss in 17th Worcester District FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

Walter Bird Jr.

oug Belanger has not fallen off the face of the earth, although it may have seemed that way in the immediate aftermath of his loss to Kate Campanale in the election earlier this month for state representative of the 17th Worcester District. Since then, the married father and union rep has maintained a relatively low profile. There were rumors of a possible recount, with a reported 67 votes separating the Democrat from his Republican opponent when the final votes were tallied. Alas, the deadline for filing for a recount came and went. Belanger opted to move on, even if the sting of his Election Day loss still lingers. “Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” Belanger joked recently, quoting Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain. Still, in the days immediately following what could only be described as a wholly unexpected loss by a reported 65 votes to the 28-year-old Campanale, Belanger did not respond to several attempts to contact him. He spoke with Worcester Magazine recently, admitting to being hurt by losing to Campanale, who also resides in Leicester, by such a wide margin in his hometown — she earned a reported 916 votes more than him in Leicester. In a wide-ranging interview, Belanger talked about why he did not seek a recount, his feelings over what he claimed was a negative campaign run by his opponent and whether he will run for reelection to his seat on the Board of Selectmen in Leicester when his term expires next year. He also shared an intimate, hand-written letter sent to him by his daughter, Nicole,

after the election loss. “I took some time off with my wife,” the 63-year-old union executive said. “I gave my son the job of taking signs down in the 48 hours after the election.” Belanger did not deny taking being hurt by the drubbing he absorbed in Leicester — ironically, he beat Campanale in the part of Worcester covered by the 17th District. “My first feeling was disappointment, and then hurt,” he said. “I think I can make a difference. I gave a lot, not only to the whole district, but to my hometown of Leicester.”

At the same time, Belanger said he was concerned about his friends and family, who he knew would take the defeat as hard, perhaps even harder, than he would. “I’ve gone through it before,” he said of election losses. Belanger has run previously for state representative and state Senate. “I just worried about them. I’m the one that put myself in the arena, but people that really run with you really take it to heart. My first thoughts were, ‘I’ve got to find a way of not breaking down myself so I can show others it’s OK.’”

Given he lost by such a narrow margin, there was speculation that Belanger would seek a recount. Had the margin of defeat been a bit narrower, he said he probably would have. “I’ve helped others in recounts,” he said. “At one point [on Election Night] it was five votes, and yeah, that was automatic. When it was 30 votes, it was, yeah, we’d have to discuss it, but then we ended up, I’m told, down 65 votes ... So it comes down to I’ve done enough recounts for others. You’ll gain 10-15 votes, and so will your opponent. Gaining 50 votes? I was hesitant [to ask for a recount] on anything above 30. I think that would have been a lot of wasted time and expense.” As for how, as the prohibitive favorite to win the election and replace his friend and mentor, the late Democratic state Rep. John Binienda, he still lost, Belanger believes his opponent may have gained momentum from negative campaigning. “I had people coming to me every time a new piece of literature came out,” he said of flyers and mailers sent to potential voters. “I said, ‘Listen guys, that’s politics. We’ve got to stay positive.’ We ran completely positive starting the day after the primary. I’m very proud of this campaign. You’re truly tested when you’re given the opportunity to slam [your opponent] or jump in, but you pass it up.” One of the mailers that was sent out referenced a bankruptcy filing by Belanger. It arrived in mailboxes days before the election. He said he did, in fact, file for bankruptcy after what he said was an attempt to help an elderly woman while he was working for continued on page 7

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Worcester Health Foundation provided about $20,000 to expand the kitchen, Picard said. Swedberg, a graduate of Johnson & Wales, helped pick out the equipment. The catering menu features mostly breakfast and lunch fare, although this week’s grand opening was to include the roll-out of a holiday menu, according to Picard. Benitez said no matter what job he ends up with after finishing the program, it will be better than the life he had led. “I don’t care if I end up in a dead-end job as long as I’m doing something,” he said. “I just grew up and realized I can’t have people take care of me. Gangs were just using me as a pawn. I’m a king, not a pawn. I want my son to look up to me.” The Straight2Work program does not end when participants head off to another job. Picard said the program offers up to two years of ongoing support. “Some kids,” she acknowledged, “will fail and return.” Statistically, however, most of them will not reoffend. Over the past two years, within the 14- to 24-year-old age group the program serves, there has been a 23 percent recidivism rate. That rate, Picard said, is 68 percent nationally, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She noted that the Straight2Work program deals

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with youths, “a hundred percent of whom have been court-involved or gang involved.” As much as 90 percent of them have experienced some significant trauma, Picard said. “We’re working with that population.” Twenty-year-old John Powell has been in the program about two and a half months, entering while on probation for assault and battery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Working in the Straight Up Cafe, he is currently awaiting word from an employer on when he will start his new job installing insulation. First he will have to complete a 30day trial period. He believes Straight2Work has sufficiently prepared him for what lies ahead. “Straight Up Cafe is pushing me toward goals I want to do,” Powell said. “Without them I don’t know where I’d be.” He said he had been in a juvenile detention center. A friend who works at Straight Ahead told Powell and his cousin, who had been in jail, about it. “I had just gotten involved with the courts,” said Powell, who has a 3-year-old daughter. “I came down and gave it a try. I’m doing better than I ever was.” It is, he said, like a family at Straight Ahead, which he credited with also encouraging a stronger relationship with God. “I wouldn’t be where I am without them,” Powell said.

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TAG, YOU’RE IT: Twenty-year-old Tyler Griffin may have just learned a valuable lesson: A few moments of pleasure can lead to a lot of headaches. Griffin is believed to be the person behind graffiti written inside and outside a building at 70 James St. earlier this month. The building houses several businesses, including London Billiards and Project New Hope, which is dedicated to helping veterans and their families. That office was hit with graffiti and vandalized, with the suspect repositioning an American flag upside down on its pole and then tossing it to the ground, as well as writing “F U Vets” in marker on a window inside of which a POW/MIA flag was displayed. The graffiti was discovered Thursday morning, Oct. 30 and police were called. An officer saw the derogatory comment on the window and found graffiti inside the building, on windows and doors and along exterior walls. Detectives spoke with business owners at the building and watched a surveillance video that caught the suspect in the act of writing graffiti. He was identified as being a regular visitor to one of the businesses. Police determined it was Griffin. They also learned it would cost about $1,600 to remove the graffiti. Detectives went to 16 Eustis St. on Saturday, Nov. 15 and escorted Griffin to police headquarters, where he was later charged with malicious defacement of property. CUTS LIKE A KNIFE: Dean Wood may have run away after allegedly stabbing a 47-year-old man Thursday, Nov. 13, but he couldn’t hide. According to police, the 48-year-old resident of 9 Mount Vernon St., Apt. 2R, attacked the victim with a knife on Windsor Street during an argument about money. Wood and the victim knew each other, police said, and during the altercation, Wood pulled out a folding knife and attacked the other man. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Found at his apartment, Wood had blood on his clothing, sneakers and fingers, according to police, who said they also found the knife. There was blood on the weapon, they said. As he was being taken to the patrol wagon, Wood allegedly spit on an officer. He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a police officer.

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John Kerry several years ago. The woman, Belanger said, was losing her home and he agreed to co-sign a loan with her. Within three months, he said, the women fell ill and died. At the same time, he said, the contractor who was going to work on the home was hospitalized, “and it goes downhill from there.” Belanger said he attempted to sell the house, and entered an agreement with a bank. According to Belanger, bank executives ultimately refused to sign off on the deal unless he would attach his home to the loan. Instead of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which would have essentially wiped out his debt obligations, Belanger said he decided to file for Chapter 13, which would at least waive any accumulation of interest. “I paid it all off,” he said of the debt. “I don’t think people realize I could have legally walked away [by filing for Chapter 7]. It isn’t like I went off and bought things for myself, but I take responsibility because maybe I could have found a way of helping without putting myself in jeopardy.” He said he would “never, ever” send out a mailer about his opponent’s personal life. There were, he said, other tactics, including a flyer left on the windshields of cars in some church parking lots that he said told people

they could not vote for Belanger if they were “good Catholics.” “The people of Leicester,” Belanger said, “should have known better than that. It is hurtful, no denying that. My own community should have known better ... It is sinful that someone, in their name ... I can’t imagine doing that, especially in church parking lots. But like I’ve always said, politics isn’t bean bag. I get it.” Asked about Belanger’s allegations, Campanale said there was no coordinated effort to negatively campaign against him. She suggested he was bitter about the outcome of the election, but said she worked hard to secure the win. “This is what elections are all about,” Campanale said. “It comes down to the voters’ decision, and no one is owed or entitled to any elected position. I did not take any vote for granted, and worked tirelessly every day to earn every vote ... and I intend to work just as hard as our state representative. I thank Mr. Belanger for his years of service to the community and look forward to working with him in the future.” The future, at least politically, is not entirely clear to Belanger, yet. His current term expires in June. When asked whether he plans to run for re-election, he said, “I don’t know, yet.” He said he did not think the outcome of the

state election was a referendum on him as a selectman in Leicester. “No,” he said. “I think negative campaigning, especially when we did phone calls the Sunday before [Election Day], we heard a lot about negative campaigning.” While losing was difficult, Belanger said he has been buoyed by his family’s support. He read from a letter his daughter sent shortly after the election, his voice cracking as he did. The letter, in part, read: “I look up to your determination, passion and open heart. I am so impressed with the positive way you handled this campaign. It made you a stronger role model for not only Mike (Belanger’s son) and I, but all of your supporters ... You speak and live for what you believe in, and I couldn’t ask for any more in a father ... You have influenced and changed so many lives for the better. You are respected and looked up to. I love you.” Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-7493166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@ worcestermagazine.com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook. Don’t miss Walter on “Rosen’s Roundtable” on WCCATV. And be sure to visit worcestermagazine.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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I was not part of this world.” - Robert Lombardi of Worcester, on the heart attack that nearly killed him at Worcester Regional Airport. He was saved by emergency personnel

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NO CLOUT DROUGHT:

Sure it might sound strange for a bank to tell its employees they are loved. But, this isn’t just any bank and they’re not just any employees.. Thank you to all the employees of Fidelity Bank for helping us be named one of Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work for the fourth year in a row. They are truly the bank’s most valuable asset and always in our hearts.

It was a given that, no matter which candidate was elected governor in the Nov. 4 election, Worcester County would have a representative in the form of lieutenant governor. Both Steve Kerrigan of Lancaster, who was running with Democratic gubernatorial contender Martha Coakley, and Karyn Polito of Shrewsbury, who ultimately succeeded when Republican Charlie Baker eked out a win, hail from the area. But Baker has kept the Worcester-area ties going as he builds toward assuming office in January. The initial and obvious connection was with Mike O’Brien, Worcester’s former city manager, who was named to Baker’s transition team as things move from a Deval Patrick administration to one led by Baker. In choosing Steve Kadish as his chief of staff, Baker tapped into a man who once was assistant vice chancellor at UMass Medical School. And with state rep. Matt Beaton, Baker gets yet another Shrewsbury native. What’s more, Beaton graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). More additions to the Baker Administration will be made, of course, and the Worcester County flavor could grow even stronger.

AND THE ANSWER IS ...: Gov. Deval Patrick, who seems to have spent more time in Worcester the past few months than some of the folks who actually live here, was at the Worcester Education Collaborative’s fifth annual meeting earlier this week, where he delivered a keynote address he joked about not knowing he was supposed to. He did so in front of a crowd that included Mayor Joe Petty and Patrick’s former lieutenant governor, Tim Murray. Patrick’s speech, of course, focused on education - specifically, what his administration has done to bolster the efforts of schools in Worcester and around the state. During a Q&A session afterward, when he was asked if there was one particular accomplishment he hoped the next administration of Gov-elect Charlie Baker would continue, Patrick did a dance that would have made Fred Astaire proud, saying he wanted Baker to be able to set his own agenda. Then he talked about his Achievement Gap Act, which he had mentioned earlier in the speech. Finally, he said, “I hope above all, they keep Innovation Schools coming, because they’re so incredibly promising and so high-impact.” Worcester, by the way, has eight Innovation Schools, the most of any community in the state.

A ‘LITTLE’ FLABBERGASTED: At-Large Councilor Rick Rushton minced no words when it

came to reacting to his colleague, At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes, saying she was not aware of efforts to tie together all of the art and cultural initiatives in the city. Rushton’s minor outburst occurred during discussion of possibly salvaging and restoring the Little Theatre at the rear of the long-vacant Memorial Auditorium in Lincoln Square. The councilor was particularly defensive of the city’ s cultural development officer, Erin Williams. “I am flabbergasted that we have a member of the Council that has been around for a long time that doesn’t know what’s going on here. Erin Williams has been in front of us with multiple reports telling us what they’re doing to tie all this together ... I don’t want people to think some members of the Council aren’t paying attention. In my opinion, Erin Williams is doing one heck of a job ... There are things being done.” Lukes did not offer any return fire - right away. Talking on another item about reviving free downtown parking between Thanksgiving and New Years Day next year, Lukes took her shot: “Even though one member of the Council thinks I’m not paying attention, I am. I go to the meetings. I do my homework.”

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2015 tax rate. Between now and then they will no doubt get an earful from residential property owners and the business community about which is the best tax rate for their interests. The coalition for Accurate Worcester Assessments on Real Estate (AWARE), led by Virginia Ryan, has already weighed in, suggesting something between the lowest possible residential rate of $18.67 per $1,000 valuation and $19.46. Obviously, they would prefer the former. Under that scenario, the commercial rate would be $35.17. We’re guessing the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is not in favor of that option. The commercial rate would be $33.24 if councilors went with a residential rate of $19.46. The fiscal 2014 residential rate was $19.54, while the commercial rate was $30.83. The coalition points out that even with the lowest residential rate, condominium, two-family and three-family properties would see an increase in taxes, just like last year. Get out your checkbooks, folks.

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ABOVE GROUND: We’re glad Scott Zoback is not actually in Hope Cemetery, although one of his new roles comes as somewhat of a surprise. The former Worcester Magazine reporter and PR guy for U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern was appointed this week to the Hope Cemetery Commission. We’re guessing he comes well-prepared after dealing with all those political stiffs. Just kidding, of course! SMOKED OUT: The city will observe the Great American Smoke Out Thursday, Nov. 20 with related activities on City Common from 3:30-5:30 p.m., according to Public Health Director Derek Brindisi. He said while efforts have been focused on preventing youths from taking up the habit, the Smoke Out is an opportunity to think about “how we can get folks already using tobacco products to think about quitting smoking.” WHEELS FOR VETS: One lucky veteran at Veterans Inc. will have at least four reasons to give thanks on Thanksgiving - in the form of four tires on a 2001 Ford Taurus Sedan that will be donated by All Car Care on Tuesday, Nov. 25. LABORING FOR A CAUSE: Local activist Bill Coleman pointed out that several elected

officials attended the Worcester Community Labor Coalition’s recent community and legislative briefing at AME Zion Church. The purpose was to discuss jobs and training opportunities for Worcester residents. The big star, Coleman said, was Democratic state Sen. Harriette Chandler, who was re-elected to the Senate earlier this month over Republican challenger Paul Franco. Coleman said Chandler told the Coalition to talk to legislators and “Let us know what you need.” The Coalition, by the way, advocates for economic development opportunities in Central Mass, particularly for low-income residents and people of color.

BEAN BALL: Surveys, rankings and “Best Of” lists arrive by email on a daily basis. Some are truly unique, like one that points out that, according to the Del Monte Green Bean Index, Massachusetts ranks 17th in the nation when it comes to love of green bean casseroles. It was also noted that some 30 million green bean casseroles will be served on Thanksgiving. According to the survey, 62 percent of respondents indicated a fondness for the traditional T-Day dish. Which state gobbles up the most? Seventy-eight percent of respondents in Kentucky “really like of love the dish.” ’TIS THE SEASON: Ah, the holidays. Lots of fun stuff to do in Worcester during this season, and among them is Preservation Worcester’s (PW) Holiday Stroll. It will be held Dec. 7, noon to 5 p.m., and will take participants through the Hammond Heights National Register District Neighborhood. It will cost you though, with advance reservations costing $28. If you belong to PW, you save $3 and pay just $25. If you buy tickets the day of the stroll, you will cough up $30. And if you want to take part in the optional fund-raising Holiday Reception after the event, the cost is $40. Reservations may be made by check payable to Preservation Worcester, 10 Cedar St., Worcester, MA 01609, or charged by calling 508-754-8760. You may also visit www.preservationworcester.org for tickets. Of course, Worcesteria wants to know: Does the stroll include a tour of Bancroft Tower? Can’t get enough Worcesteria? You can catch Daily Worcesteria online - every day! Have an item for Worcesteria? Reach Walter Bird Jr. at 508-749-3166, ext. 322 or by email at wbird@ worcestermagazine.com. Follow him on Twitter @walterbirdjr and find him on Facebook. Don’t miss him on “Rosen’s Roundtable” on WCCA TV, channel 194. And be sure to visit worcestermagazine.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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ICE, ICE BABY: Worcester was the butt of a joke about police using a Zamboni on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” recently. It was mentioned again in a story this week on reuters.com about the Washington City Council adopting a measure making it harder for police to seize assets from people who are ultimately cleared of a crime. The story notes that Worcester Police used forfeiture funds to buy a Zamboni. A previous story on masslive.com, however, pointed out the Worcester County District Attorney’s office used some of those funds to buy a miniature ice resurfacing machine. We’ve seen Worcester cops walking the beat, riding bikes and motorcycles and making the rounds in their cruisers - but on a Zamboni? Why not?

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In the Nov. 6, 2014 issue of Worcester Magazine, on page 27, the parking availability at Mare e Monti Trattoria was incorrectly printed. The restaurant offers complimentary parking Friday and Saturday, and customers can park in the lot across from Friendly House, and John and Sons Market across the street after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Worcester Magazine apologizes for this mistake.

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Name: Ryan Carpenter Age: 23 Hometown: Oviedo, Florida Years Playing Hockey: 16 Playing Professionally: First year Position: Right Wing Favorite part about playing in Worcester? I love the DCU center and how nice everything is. I love it when it is a good crowd and we get to win at home. How do you prepare for a game? I try to keep it to the same routine. We skate in the morning, as a team we have practice and I’ll make some kind of lunch, usually pasta with chicken at home. Then I try to take a nap and whether we’re at home or on the bus, I try to spend some time reading, whether that’s my Bible or just praying a little bit. I try to be at peace with God. Sometimes we play a little bit of soccer and then we warm up and get ready for the game. I mostly just try to stay loose and have fun. What is the most difficult part of making it through a season? I think the most important thing is taking care of your body. That can be stretching or foam rolling, making sure you are getting enough sleep. The right nutrition helps you through the course of the season. What are you most proud of through your hockey career? I think signing an NHL contract. I never personally expected to, I was just focusing on getting a scholarship to play college hockey. It was exciting and something to be proud of, I was very lucky and I never expected to have it. Is there something our readers would never guess about you? The biggest thing for me is how to follow Jesus and the life there is in that. I just want to know him and on a daily basis and what he wants in my life. That relationship is really important to me. -Joshua Lyford

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Brittany Durgin

‘INTO THE WOODS’ PERFORMED AT ANNA MARIA COLLEGE Anna Maria College Zecconian Players perform “Into the Woods,” a Stephen Sondheim musical, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 20-22 at 7 p.m. each night at the college’s Zecco Performing Arts Center. The play follows several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, tied together by an original story of a childless baker and his wife, and their journey to begin a family, all while a witch places a curse on them. General admission is $5, student and senior admission is $2. For more information, call 508-849-3344. Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton.

BECKER COLLEGE FIRST IN U.S. TO OFFER DEGREE IN GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP In an attempt to prepare its students for success in an ever-changing global economy, Becker College has added to its programs a Bachelor of Arts in Global Citizenship, the first college in the U.S. to offer such a degree. According to Becker, the program “places students on the front lines of global learning and is designed to fulfill a growing demand for globally competent and cross-culturally educated employees for the world of today, and tomorrow.” The degree integrates multidisciplinary coursework, language proficiency, opportunities for service learning through domestic and international travel, place-based community projects and internships, and a year-long capstone seminar in which students synthesize the work of earlier courses and undertake action research. With the program recently approved, students can begin taking classes toward the degree this Fall 2014 semester and officially enroll January 2015. Learn more at becker.edu/academics/departments-programs/global-citizenship.

UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOLS RECIEVES $9.5 MILLION FOR RESEARCH CENTER UMass Medical School announced earlier this week that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the Worcester school a $9.5 million grant to establish a Center for Collaborative Research in Fragile X, one of three centers designated by the NIH, where scientists work to better understand the Fragile X syndrome and associated disorders in an effort to develop effective treatments for the inherited illness. According to UMass Medical School, Fragile X is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability. It can affect 1 in about 4,000 males or 1 in about 6,000 females, and as many as 30 to 50 percent of people with the syndrome also have disease features that are found on the autism spectrum. In addition to UMass, the other collaborative centers are at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and Emory University in Atlanta.

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499 Mountain Rd., Princeton 978-464-2300 wachusett.com Trails: 25 Terrain parks: 3 Lifts: 7 Projected opening date: Friday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. New this year: An Arctic Acres ski and snowboard school program for ages 9-12 will include terrain-based teaching stations, like mini bumps, banked turns, spines and a mini rail. A new yurt has been added as the Ski & Snowboard School Warming Hut. In the rental shop, automatic check-in will be available. Go on the cheap: The 3-peat card gives skiers and riders three lift tickets valid for any three days for $139. The Bring a Friend Program offers a ticket for one plus a lesson, rental and beginner ticket for a friend for $100.

Terrain parks: Wachusett Terrain Park on Look Mom trail offers jumps, rails, boxes and unique features, including a few new ones this year like recycled lift towers. This park requires signing a waiver and a one-time park pass fee of $5, which is valid throughout the entire season. Beginner/Intermediate Terrain Park on Frannie’s Folly trail contains fun, creative features designed to help skiers and riders progress. This year, the park will feature more small rails and boxes than past seasons. No waiver or fee required. Mini Park on Sundowner trail includes progression features like small rails, and snow features like berms, rollers and small spines. No waiver or fee required. Lodge entertainment: Live music every Thursday-Sunday, from late December to early March. A cafe food court offers hot breakfast, lunch and dinner. Black Diamond Restaurant serves pub-style food on the second floor, overlooking the slopes. Coppertop Lounge offers an appetizer menu and adult beverages, including local favorites from Wachusett Brewery.

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Don’t-miss events: Friday, Nov. 21 – Winter Fire Celebration: The fourth annual Winter Fire Celebration features live music by the Eddie Japan band, from 8:30-11 p.m., food and drink specials, walk-around entertainment, a live fire show and screenings of the latest Teton Gravity Research film “Almost Ablaze” at 6 p.m. and Jeremy Jones’ “Higher” at 8 p.m. Park Events: Mar. 20, 2015 - Skiers and riders compete in one of the mountain’s most creative setups of the season for a chance to win cash and other prizes. May 2, 2015 - Cinco de Mayo Rail Jam All the remaining snow left in the park is brought together for one last hoo-rah. Skiers and riders compete and have the chance to win prizes for creative tricks, most unique line, best method and more. Also, a Park Rat of the Year Award will be given to one local skier or rider who rode the park from the first day to the last, giving it their all. The recipient receives a season pass for the following season.

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1000 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-842-6346 skiward.com Trails: 9 (plus 8 tubing lanes with 2 lifts) Terrain parks: 2 Lifts: 4 Projected opening date: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 New this year: Upgraded and increased snowmaking capacities Go on the cheap: Buy one, Get one free tickets every Wednesday and Saturday, from 6-9 p.m. Terrain parks: A main park averages 12 features, including rails, boxes, jumps and a BigAirBag, throughout the season and requires skiers and riders to purchase a $5 park safety pass. A separate progression park with four-five features, which includes rollers, small jumps and rails and boxes that are lower to the ground, is free and open to all skiers and riders. Lodge entertainment: Guests can warm up inside at Ski Ward’s restaurant, offering a variety

{ WinterGuide } of breakfast items, like French toast, waffles, hash browns and bacon; and lunch and dinner, including burgers, sandwiches, soup and nachos. A bar offers the adults draught beer, bottled beer and red and white wines. Don’t-miss events: March 1, 2015 - 10th annual LaCroix Cup - Skiers and riders are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian-themed costumes for a day of music, the annual race, a raffle, prizes and a cookout. The race is open to individuals and families. Registration is free with a valid lift ticket, and $10 for pass-holders. The first 100 registrants get a free t-shirt. Nashoba Valley Ski Area 79 Powers Rd., Westford 978-692-3033 skinashoba.com Trails: 18 Terrain parks: 2 Lifts: 11 TIP: Nashoba is a short drive from Worcester and offers a Sunday Night Season Pass, valid every Sunday from 5-10 p.m. during the 2014-15 season, for only $165. Get some skiing and riding in before you go back to the office on Monday! Berkshire East 66 Thunder Mountain Rd., Charlemont 413-339-6617 berkshireeast.com Trails: 45 Terrain parks: 3 Lifts: 5 TIP: From the summit, head across the mountain in riders’ left direction, then plunge sharp right down the UMass trail. Cut by UMass alpine ski racers a decade ago, the killer run is one of the steepest in the state. It comes at you hard and at odd angles. nickname: The Beast. Blue Hills 4001 Washington St., Canton 781-828-5070 ski-bluehills.com Trails: 11 Terrain parks: 1 Lifts: 4 TIP: Blue Hills offers one of the best deals for college students in New England. The first 200 college students who buy a season pass for the 2014-15 season will only pay $99. After that, college students with valid IDs only play $149. Plus, it’s the closest ski area to a major city in the US. Ski Bradford 60 South Cross Rd., Bradford 978-373-0071 skibradford.com Trails: 15 Terrain Parks: 1 Lifts: 10

TIP: Bradford offers seven levels of lessons for ages 4 and up. All programs meet on the same day, same time and when possible, with the same instructor. Level 1 is open to those with no experience in snow sports; Level 7 pushes students’ skills once they are comfortable on steep trails, moguls, powder and can make dynamic turns.

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Saddleback Ski Area 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd., Rangeley 207-864-5671 saddlebackmaine.com Trails: 66 Terrain parks: 2 Lifts: 5 TIP: Saddleback is a hidden gem with fewer lines than other big-mountain ski areas. It’s located near Moosehead Lake in Rangely, which offers a peaceful getaway. Saddleback is only one hour from Sugarloaf, so spend the weekend in northern Maine and hit both mountains. Shawnee Peak 119 Mountain Rd., Bridgton 207-647-8444 shawneepeak.com Trails: 40+ Terrain parks: 2 Lifts: 5 TIP: Play hookey and get to the mountain on a weekday before 4 p.m. for some of the best skiing and riding on the mountain and little to no lines via the Sunnyside Triple lift, which only operates during daytime hours. Sunday River Sunday River Road, Newry 207-824-3000 sundayriver.com Trails: 135 Terrain parks: 6 Lifts: 15 TIP: Make your way to Sunday River on a powder day for great glade skiing and riding on peaks Jordan Bowl and Oz, but beware: Many of these trails are for experts only. For all the jibbers out there, look for a secret rainbow tree ride on this same part of the mountain. Sugarloaf 5092 Access Rd., Carrabassett Valley 1-800-THE-LOAF sugarloaf.com Trails: 161 Terrain parks: 3 Lifts: 14 TIP: If you can, take a trip to Sugarloaf when good weather is expected to be sure the snowfields at the peak of the mountain are open. High winds can cause lifts running to this part of the mountain to close.

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Waterville Valley 6 Village Rd., Waterville 1-800-468-2553 waterville.com Trails: 50 Terrain parks: 6 Lifts: 5 TIP: A less-crowded ski area than others in the White Mountains, Waterville is great for long, steep runs and different types of terrain park features than you would find at other mountains. Try to visit on a calm-weather day as the mountain is prone to higher winds, making skiing and riding pretty chilly.

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Killington 4763 Killington Rd., Killington 802-422-3333 killington.com Trails: 212 Terrain parks: 10 Lifts: 29 TIP: For more, head to Killington. Its season lasts longer with early openings and later spring closing dates. Also, with seven peaks covering 3,000 acres, you’ll need a full weekend (or more) to explore the entire mountain. Smugglers’ Notch 4323 Vermont 108, South Smugglers’ Notch 802-419-4615 smuggs.com Trails: 78 Terrain parks: 6 Lifts: 8 TIP: Visit Smugglers’ Notch on a powder day for glade skiing and riding on more than 750 acres. Test your skills on The Black Hole – New England’s only triple black diamond

trail. Located in the woods, the run is steep with cliffs and moguls. The top 600 feet is pitched at a 65 to 70 percent grade. Stowe 7416 Mountain Rd., Stowe 888-253-4849 stowe.com Trails: 116 Terrain parks: 6 Lifts: 13 TIP: For a luxurious ski weekend, Stowe offers slope-side accommodations, condos, a mountain lodge, several dining options including a fireside tavern with aprés ski cocktails and Solstice with artisan-inspired fine dining. A spa offers treatments and retail shops feature clothing by POLO Ralph Lauren and more. Burke 223 Sherburne Lodge Rd., East Burke 802-626-7300 skiburke.com Trails: 55 Terrain parks: 3 Lifts: 6 TIP: Located in north central Vermont, Burke is the mountain for skiers and riders who want fresh powder and challenging glades – without the lines of other popular mountains. Jay Peak 830 West Jay Rd., Jay 802-988-2611 jaypeakresort.com Trails: 78 Terrain parks: 4 Lifts: 9 TIP: Like many mountains in Vermont, Jay Peak gets a lot of fresh snow. Head to the mountain for glade skiing and riding and for the experts out there with the know-how and proper gear, Jay Peak offers backcountry in the morning hours with a closing time daily of noon.

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Stay Active in Worcester this Winter tive this season.

Joshua Lyford

Being that Worcester is New England’s second largest city based on population, it is easy to forget that it is nestled in the heart of an incredible landscape of mountains and forests. While it can be hard to get yourself off the couch and into the cold during the winter months, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the area and stay ac-

Skiing and snowboarding is an obvious choice. Ski Ward in Shrewsbury and Wachusett Mountain in Princeton are within a halfhour drive to Worcester. While it may seem unlikely in the middle of the city, Worcester also provides opportunities for hiking and snowshoeing. Mass Audubon and the Greater Worcester Land Trust (GWLT) maintain areas throughout Worcester and surrounding towns, locations that stay open through the winter, dusk until dawn. “Even in the city, where you’ve got all sorts of people living together, you are right next to the forest,” said Colin Novick, execu-

than 35,000 acres of conservation land. Mass Audubon and the GWLT collaborate with one another to conserve the acreage and often share equipment. Cary, herself, serves on the GWLT board of directors. Both Cary and Novick say hiking in Central Massachusetts is second to none. “Mass Audubon is a great first step for people,” said Cary. “Start with us and we’ll get you comfortable and prepared.” Wildlife in the region includes turkeys, foxes, fishers (which are actually weasels, not cats), coyotes, deer and even red-shouldered hawks and bald eagles. The Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook location, 414 Massasoit Rd., offers snowshoe rentals for those inter-

tive director of the GWLT. “This is the second largest city in New England and we are surrounded by forest.” Novick has been with the GWLT for 17 years. He and others in the organization do a little bit of everything for area properties: from land management and wildlife management to putting together projects and administrative duties. “We are the canvas that people can work on,” explained Novick. “We put aside the land and the trails. There are maps online and people can utilize those.” Deb Cary is the Director of Central Sanctuaries at Mass Audubon. She has been with the organization since 1985. Mass Audubon has existed since 1896 and oversees more

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Betsy Walsh

First Night Worcester (FNW) is back this year with a wide array of activities for the whole family. All persons with a FNW button will receive free admission to several Worcester-area museums on New Year’s Eve and the weeks following, as well as a variety of performances and activities throughout the evening.

Mayor Joe Petty will give opening remarks at Tuckerman Hall at 6 p.m., followed immediately by a performance by Crocodile River Music, an African music group for all ages. Grace Morrison and the Really Small Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m.; reggae band Hot Like Fire will perform at 8 p.m.; and Broadway singer Alison Fraser will perform a selection of Broadway songs at 9 p.m. A snack bar will be available in the Epworth Methodist Church, and pony rides will be taking place outside from 4-6:45 p.m. In the Sanctuary, family music act Drumming About You will be performing at 5 and 6 p.m., and folk band Secret Sage will be appearing at 7 p.m. They will be followed by comedian Sarah Blodgett, who will take the stage at 8 p.m. In the lower level, students from Burncoat High School will perform solos and chamber music at 5 p.m., and Alex the Jester will perform at 6 and 7 p.m. In the chapel, the Cochran-Wrenn Duo will perform classical music at 5 p.m., who will be followed by magician and escape artist Dezrah the strange at 6 p.m. and jazz musician Nat Needle at 7 p.m. The Wesley United Church will also feature a snack bar, as well as a Multicultural Festival in the Hall. Groups will perform various types of dance from around the world from 5-7:45 p.m. In the Sanctuary, the Worcester Youth Orchestra will perform at 5 p.m., country singer Erin Ollis will perform at 6 p.m., the Greater Worcester Opera will perform at 7 p.m., folk duo Neptune’s Car will perform at 8 p.m., and folk ensemble The Kelly Girls will perform at 9 p.m. The Youth Orchestra from the Joy of Music Program (JOMP) will perform a range of works, from Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Dvorak’s New World Symphony at the Trinity Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. They will be followed by the JOMP Jazz Combo at 5 p.m. Outside the church, families can take rides on a trackless train from 4-7 p.m. and take pictures with Orson the Polar Bear from 5-7 p.m. At the Armenian Church of Our Savior Cultural Center, Wibble, a one-man jazz band, will perform at 5 p.m. and energetic Americana solo act Big John Short will be performing at 6 p.m. Bluegrass band Cold Chocolate will follow at 7 p.m., jazz duo Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli will perform at 8 p.m.,

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and rock band Black Agnes will perform at 9 p.m. Food, music and other entertainment will happen at other venues throughout the city. Hot cider and cookies will be served at the Crossroads Community Church at 6:30 p.m., followed by performances by gospel music groups On-Track and Raging Grace at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Psychics Katherine Glass and Melanie Anne will appear together at the Courtyard by Marriott at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., followed by appearances by Psychic Ellen at 7 and 8 p.m. At Ralph’s Rock Diner, the Rory Scott band will perform country music at 6 p.m., Virna Brown,

Point,” an entertaining blend of impressive magic and fun comedy, at 9 p.m. FNW buttons will allow free admission to the Worcester Art Museum on all of New Year’s Eve. Additionally, the public can participate in a craft project at the museum from 4-5 p.m. The FNW button will also guarantee free admission to Salisbury Mansion, Worcester’s only historic house museum; the JOMP, a music school offering both private and group lessons (they will be having an open house on New Year’s Eve with student performances, family drumming circles,

a singer and Celine Dion impersonator, will perform at 7 p.m., and Andy Cummings with his band performs Americana, folk, jazz, blues, country, and rock and roll at 8 p.m. The Old Armory Building will function as a Kids Zone from 4-7:45 p.m. Kids can enjoy bounce houses, face painting, a craft project, free Polar Beverage samples and the family comedy entertainment act Vic and Sticks. Afterwards, two magical acts will be appearing: “Magic by George,” a familyfriendly one-man magic show, at 8 p.m. and “Vanishing

and more); the EcoTarium, an interactive science museum with both indoor and outdoor exhibits; and the Worcester Historical Museum. FNW button-holders will also receive free admission to Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum depicting life in the early 1830s, on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and the Museum of Russian Icons throughout January. FNW fireworks can be enjoyed from Institute Park beginning at 10:15 p.m.

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ested in seeing some of these creatures for themselves. The location even has sensorytrails with roped walkways for the seeing impaired and there are over 400 acres of land to hike. “It’s just a unique experience and it’s really

fun,” said Cary of snowshoeing. “It’s phenomenal how many creatures come out. “You get this secret life of an animal you’ll never catch and that is great fun,” added Novick of following animal tracks in the snowfall. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center

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Source: Massaudubon.org and GWLT.org Numbers are representative of total conservation acreage, not hiking trail acreage. NAME LOCATION ACREAGE Angell Brook West Boylston 11 Asnebumskit Ridge Reservoir Holden .73 Ball Worcester 15 Bovenzi Conservation Area Worcester 120.68 Brigham Road Parcels Worcester 4.09 Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary Worcester 400 Burncoat Pond Worcester 245 Cascades West Worcester 122.99 Cascades East Worcester 30.86 Cascading Waters Worcester 2.74 Coal Mine Brook Parcel Worcester 7.3 Coal Mine Brook II Parcel Worcester 4.6 Coe’s Reservoir Worcester 11.84 Cooks Pond Worcester 33 Crow Hill Worcester 37.74 Curtis Pond Parcel Worcester .1 Eagle Lake Sanctuary Holden 362 Elmer’s Seat Pleasant Hill Boylston 7.23

and Wildlife Sanctuary offers a day hike on New Year’s Eve and a January Owl Prowl. The GWLT offers winter hikes that begin in Tatnuck Square and end in Leicester, which travel over frozen ponds and through the forest. A date is not yet set, as it remains to be seen when the water will freeze. Fowler Brook: South Fork Green Hill Park Kettle Brook Kinneywoods Malden Brook Marois 28 Moreland Woods Muir Meadows Nick’s Woods Old North Street Orchard Parson’s Cider Mill Pine Glen Pleasant and Winslow Park Prospect Hill Ryan Ornamental Sargent’s Brook Property Sherer Trail/Spring Lane Sibley Farm South Flagg Preserve Southwick Pond Southwick Pond Brook Tetasset Ridge Trinity Woods

You can find more information about Mass Audubon at Massaudubon.org and the Greater Worcester Land Trust at GWLT.org. You can find information on trails in the area at Wachusettgreenways.org and for a great guide to hiking, complete with area trail maps, head to Hikeworcester.com.

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“AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE” Nov. 20-22 at 7 p.m.

Little Theatre, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester Henrick Ibsen’s classic play adapted by Arthur Miller.

“ELF: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL” Nov. 21 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 22 at 2 and 8 p.m.;

Nov. 23 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester The humorous tale of a young orphan child who crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and ends up in the North Pole as one of Santa’s elves.

“THE NUTCRACKER” Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 29 at 2 and 7 p.m.;

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Worcester A performance by Ballet Arts Worcester and The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Tickets ranging $24-$36.

“BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS” Nov. 21- Dec. 7, Friday and Saturday at 8

p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Worcester County Light Opera, 21 Grand View Ave., Worcester The story of a teenage boy and his family.

MYTHBUSTERS: BEHIND THE MYTHS Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.

at 2 p.m. Calliope Productions, 150 Main St., Boylston A musical about fairy-tale characters. Tickets $18.

The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from the popular “Mythbusters” will present demonstrations that will take audience members behind the myths, and also explain which myths they choose to bust.

“INSPECTING CAROL” “ANNIE” Dec. 4-6 at 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Nov. 28-29 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.; Dec. 5-6 at 8 p.m.; and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Theater at the Mount, Mount Wachusett Comunitty College, 444 Green St., Gardner The beloved tale of a redheaded orphan and her dog. Special sensory-friendly performance Dec. 6.

Gateway Players Theater, The Barn 111 Main St., Southbridge A theater company is producing an unconventional version of “A Christmas Carol” while waiting for a government inspector and grant money.

“INTO THE WOODS” Dec. 4-6 and 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 and 14

and Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St.,

DIANE KELLEY PRESENTS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2014 Dec. 7 at 1 and 6 p.m.

The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester A delightful holiday variety show for all ages. Tickets $26-$32.

WGBH PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS CELTIC SOJOURN WITH BRIAN O’ DONAVAN Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m

The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester A variety show featuring music and dancing from around the celtic world. Tickets $46-$58

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Leapin’ Lizards! Everyone’s most beloved musical is back! Nov. 28, 29 Dec.5, 6 at 8pm (sold out) Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 at 2pm (sold out)

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Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale comes to life as a play adapted by Troy Siebels. Tickets $28-52. ASL interpreted service Friday, Dec. 19.

“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” Jan. 9 at 8 p.m.; Jan. 10 at 2 and 8 p.m.; Jan. 11 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester The broadway musical about the recording session that brought together four icons of rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets $38-$68.

SESAME STREET: MAKE A NEW FRIEND Jan. 16 at 1 p.m.; Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m., 2

and 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 18 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge Street., Worcester Elmo has a new friend from India. Tickets range from $19 to $42.

BILL COSBY Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Beloved comedian Bill Cosby will appear at The Hanover Theater. Tickets range from $43$75.

Recalls the last time the Hines family gathered at their retreat in the Poconos.

FLASHDANCE: THE MUSICAL Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 14 at 8 and 2 p.m.;

Feb. 15 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester The story of a welder and bar dancer who dreams of becoming a professional performer, Flashdance is celebrating its 30th birthday. Tickets $44-$74.

PETER AND THE WOLF ALONG WITH HANSEL AND GRETEL: CLASSIC TALES TOLD THROUGH MUSIC AND DANCE Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Performed by the WPI Orchestra and the Youth Ballet of Worcester. Tickets $20.

WILD KRATTS LIVE! Feb. 28 at 4 and 7 p.m.

The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Martin and Chris Kratt are animated brothers who will come alive in this amazing adventure story. Tickets $25-$35.

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Art exhibitions

“100 Objects, 100 Stories, 100 Years at Fruitlands Museum” Ongoing Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard This exhibit displays the 100 most popular objects in Fruitlands’ hundred years as a museum. “Art Since the Mid 20th Century” Ongoing Mid 20th Century Gallery, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester An exhibition showing the evolution of art in the last half-century. Gallery of American Art Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester A condensed installation of nearly 50 paintings, dating from the Civil War to the start of World War II.

“Global Africa: Creativity, Continuity and Change in African Art” Ongoing Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg An exhibition of classic, contemporary and commissioned art objects including masks, masquerades with videos, photographs, carved portraits and more. “Knights!” Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester See genuine knights’ armor from throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance. “Nevermind: Works of the ’90s” Ongoing Contemporary Gallery, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester Engaging sculptures channelling the ‘90s by artist Polly Apfelbaum.

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{ WinterGuide } [remastered] Ongoing Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester A reinstalltion of WAM’s paintings from the 16th-18th centuries, providing a new look at old masters. Rembrandt and Steen: loans from the Leiden Gallery. Ongoing [remastered] Gallery, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester An early work by Rembrandt, as well as a work by Steen, are on loan from the Leiden Gallery. “Volta” Current-Dec. 1 Foster Gallery, 51 Union St., Worcester Unique and modern art by artist Lisa Montanaro. The gallery is open by appointment. Clara Wainwright: Quilts Ongoing through December 17 Hammond Hall Campus Center, Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg Clara Wainwright’s quilts are designed to tell stories and delight audiences.

“News From Nowhere” Current-December Hadley Gallery, 657 Main St., Worcester Meditative black and white images by local photographer Cade Overton “One Language is Never Enough: Latino Artists in Southern New England” Current-Jan. 4, 2015 Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Worcester A group exhibition featuring 24 contemporary artists who live and work in Southern New England with roots that can be traced to specific cultures and countries in Latin America. “Perfectly Strange” Current-Jan. 4, 2015 PDP Gallery, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester An exhibit of images the curator sees as implicitly or explicitly strange. “Siberia imagined and Reimagined Current-Jan. 10, 2015 Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton Diverse and often bizarre photographs of Siberia taken by Russian photographers.

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Abstractions in Blue: Works from the Wise Collection Current-Jan. 11, 2015 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester In the Japanese gallery, this exhibit features works by Japanese artists who viewed the Japanese culture from a western perspective with modern ideals. “Beasts: Intimate Portraits of Our Co-Journeyers” Current-February 2015 ArtsWorcester Hanover Gallery, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Portraits of endangered and at-risk animal species in diptychs and triptychs using acrylic, gouache, watercolor, graphite, ink tissue and vintage papers. Jepson Idea Lab: Portraits by William Hogarth Current-Feb. 8 Jepson Idea Lab, Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester The Worcester Art Museum has been restoring two portraits by William Hogarth and they are now on view.

Worcester A large Norman Rockwell drawing, “The Nightwatchman” (1962), acquired from the Higgins Armory Museum on display beside letters by Rockwell about the commission. “Africa’s Children of Arms” Current-May 31, 2015 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester Photographs that tell stories of former child soldiers by three photojournalists. Mario Quiroz: Mis Vecinos Current-Sept. 6, 2015 Fitchburg Art Museum, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg Photographs by Mrio Quiroz of Fitchburg’s Latino neighborhoods. Rivers Edge Arts Alliance Throughout December Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester The Rivers Edge Arts Alliance is a nonprofit bringing art to the Hudson- Marlborough area. Some of their art will be on display. “The Cup Show” December 4-24 The Krikorian Gallery, Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester

Norman Rockwell Current-Feb. 8, 2015 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St.,

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December 10 Blues Vocalist Michelle Willson & the Evil Gal Festival Orchestra

NOVEMBER 26 New Black Eagle Jazz Band

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paintings in America. A Screen for the New Year: Pines and Plum Blossoms Jan. 28-May 3, 2015 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester A rare screen from the 1600s representing the sophisticated elegance, energy and sumptuousness that appealed to Japanese noblemen and feudal lords. Flora in Winter Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2015 Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester An annual four-day fundraiser consisting of beautiful floral arrangements. Cory Blake Shepherd and Art Teachers of Worcester Public Schools February 2015 The Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., Worcester Luke Buffenmyer and Megan McNaught Opening Feb. 6, 2015 ArtsWorcester Hadley Building, 657 Main St., Worcester

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Winter music Betsy Walsh Eternal Enemies ft. Emmure Friday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests THE ACADIA STRAIN, Stray From the Path, Fit for a King, Kublai Khan, A Fathom Farwell, Handsome Bastards, Hitlist, Murdoc, Widow Sunday, and Great American Ghost. Thepalladium.net. Black Veil Brides With Falling in Reverse Saturday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Set it Off and Drama Club. Thepalladium.net

Devin Townsend Project and Animals as Leaders Friday, Dec. 5; Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Monuments. Thepalladium.net The Laura Nyro Tribute “Spero Plays Nyro” by The Christene Spero Group Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St., Worcester

The Holiday Pops Saturday, December 13, 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra will be performing classical symphony music, broadway music, and Christmas music. Tickets $37-$45. The Salisbury Singers Holiday Concert at the Worcester Art Museum Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., SUBMITTED PHOTO

The World Alive Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests The Color Morale, Our Last Night, The Dead Tabbits, and Miss Fortune. Thepalladium.net

Say Anything and Saves the Day Sunday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Reggie and the Full Effect. Thepalladium.net The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. Nickelodeon’s Fresh Beat Band will be performing new hits, as well as music from their albums and TV show. Tickets $39.50$49.50.

Dark Tranquility Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With Special guests Insomnium. Thepalladium.net MAE Friday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester MAE is a rock band originating in Norfolk, Virginia. Thepalladium.net St. Petersberg Symphony Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester The St. Petersberg Symphony will be performing under the direction of Vladimir Lande. Canadian Brass Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester The wildly influential Canadian Brass band is in its 43rd season. Tickets $49. Jamie Barton and Bradley Moore Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Award-winning American mezzo soprano Jamie Barton will be accompanied by pianist Bradley Moore.

Brown Bag Concerts Wednesday, Nov. 26; Wednesday, Dec. 3; and Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 12 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester Jazz concerts produced in partnership with WICN. Free admission. Slayer Friday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests Suicidal Tenancies and Exodus. Thepalladium.net Halestorm Saturday, Nov. 29. Doors open at 8 p.m.; show at 9 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester With special guests New Medicine and The Dead Deads. Thepalladium.net

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Christina Spero and her quartet will be performing music by the late rock ‘n’ roll hall of famer Laura Nyro. Handel’s Messiah Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worcester Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed by the Worcester Chorus of Music. Tickets $42. The Boston Pops Holiday Concert Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester Conducted by Keith Lockhart, the famous Boston Pops will be performing holiday classics.

Worcester The Salisbury Singers will be presenting their holiday concert. It is free with museum admission. Opeth and In Flames: Communion of Sirens Tour Friday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St, Worcester With special guests Red Fang. Thepalladium. net Four Year Strong Saturday, Dec. 27, 6 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester. With special guests State Champs and A Loss for Words. Thepalladium.net

Boston Philharmonic Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra features student, professional, and amateur musicians. Tickets $49. Worcester Symphonic Project Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St., Worcester Now in its third year, the Worcester Symphonic Project unites students with professional and ammeter musicians. This afternoon’s concert will feature works by Hayden and Mozart.

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Winter Warm Up

Nicole DeFeudis

During the frigid and bleak months of winter, comforting and nourishing meals are a must. This season, local cafes and coffee shops offer flavorful menu items that are sure to satisfy the Worcester community’s seasonal cravings. Inhouse Coffee Food Item: Cannoli and chocolate dipped strawberries Drink Item: Chocolate Cappuccino According to an employee at Inhouse Coffee, the holiday menu “makes (customers) feel like they’re in the mood,” for the holiday season. Acoustic Java Food Item: Vegan Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburgers Drink Item: Pumpkin Spice Latte As told by a worker at Acoustic Java, these dishes are perfect for the cold weather because “they’re hearty and revitalizing.” NU Café Food Item: Homemade Vegetarian Chili Drink Item: Fresh Hot Apple Cider When questioned about the seasonal qualities of these menu items, one of the cooks at NU Café stated that they allow customers to “feel all good and warm on the inside.” Paris Café Food Item: Turkey Apple Panini Drink Item: Gingerbread White Mocha An employee at Paris Café said these coldweather treats are “really hearty.” Espress Yourself Coffee Food Item: Scones Drink Item: Mocha Lattes Straight Up Café Food Item: Panini Drink Item: Mocha Peppermint Latte An employee at Straight Up Café suggested the warm sandwiches and soup for the cold winter months.

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Turkey Apple Panini and Gingerbread White Mocha from Paris Café

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Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner fireside

Brittany Durgin

This season, warm up with lunch or dinner fireside! Several Central Massachusetts eateries, from fine dining to casual cafes, offer glowing fireplaces that add something extra to their already cozy atmosphere. Ceres Bistro 363 Plantation St., Worcester ceresbistro.com Ceres Bistro, located inside the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester, offers a fine dining experience with a warm gas fireplace in the lobby as guests enter the dining area. Chuck’s Steakhouse and Margarita Grill 10 Prospect St., Auburn chucks.com Chuck’s is both a steakhouse and a Mexican restaurant with a full bar and open dining area that features a large glassed-in fireplace.

Jimmy’s Tavern and Grill 50 Boston Tnpk., Shrewsbury jimmystavernandgrill.com In the middle of the dining room at Jimmy’s Tavern and Grill is a fireplace visible to diners seated on either side of the room. Leo’s Ristorante 11 Leo Turo Way, Worcester leosristorante.net A longtime Italian eatery off from Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Leo’s provides diners with a cozy, classic atmosphere with a fireplace adding to its charm.

NU Cafe 335 Chandler St., Worcester nucafe.com A new take on a coffeehouse, NU Cafe offers beer, wine and quinoa bowls in addition to its coffee, smoothie and sandwich menu. A gas fireplace in the corner lights up the seating area. Oxford’s Casual Dining 2 Millbury Blvd., Oxford

oxfordscasualdining.com As the name says, Oxford’s is a casual dining experience with a full bar and dining room that features a glowing fireplace. Publick House Historic Inn 277 Main St., Sturbridge publickhouse.com The Publick House takes guests back in time with historic décor, including open hearths that warm dining areas. Salem Cross Inn 260 West Main St. (Rt. 9), West Brookfiled salemcrossinn.com A real working fireplace at the colonial restaurant, Salem Cross Inn, offers a cozy atmosphere and the main attraction at the restaurant’s Fireplaces Feasts, when dinner is cooked over the fire on select days throughout the fall and winter seasons.

Spencer Country Inn 500 Main St., Spencer spencercountryinn.com Built in the 1700s, Spencer Country Inn offers a banquet room, several dining rooms and the Hogshead Tavern with a full bar. Each of

these feature a fireplace, maybe most notably the oversized fieldstone fireplace in the Hogshead Tavern. The Canal Restaurant & Bar 65 Water St., Worcester facebook.com/CanalRestaurantandBar The Canal Restaurant & Bar serves pub and Cajun food in its two dining areas – one of which offers a unique atmosphere with exposed stone walls and a blazing fireplace. The Columbia Tavern 28 Manning Ave./16 Central St., Leominster Find them on Facebook A little outside of Worcester, The Columbia Tavern in Leominster offers soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. A fireplace made of bricks from the original building is the centerpiece of the tavern’s atmosphere. The Coppertop Lounge at Wachusett Mountain 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton wachusett.com Located inside the lodge at Wachusett Mountain ski area, The Coppertop Lounge warms guests with a fireplace while serving appetizers, soups and sandwiches. A full bar is also available. The Grafton Inn 25 Grafton Common, Grafton grafton-inn.com The restaurant in the historic Grafton Inn, located in the center of town, offers a working fireplace in its dining room, open seven days a week. The Manor Restaurant 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston ourmanor.com The Manor features a variety of atmospheres – from function rooms to its new Draught House dining and bar area. A traditionalstyle fireplace warms diners during the winter months. Val’s Restaurant 75 Reservoir St., Holden valsrestaurant.com Val’s, a family owned restaurant with roots tracing back to Val’s father emigrating from Greece to the U.S., working his way up through the restaurant industry, features a gas fireplace that adds a warm atmosphere to the European-American eatery.

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Role of a lifetime

Holden woman cast in ‘The Nutcracker’ for Ballet Arts Worcester Kimberly Petalas

“I love it. This is my gift,” explained Holden resident Tammi Novia about dancing. “It’s fun for me to be around the people I love.”

Novia has spent the last nine weeks rehearsing with the cast for the upcoming production of “The Nutcracker.” She recalled the process of auditioning as an obstacle. “I knew I did well but I was really nervous,” she said. “When my mom told me I made it, I was in tears. I couldn’t believe it.” Overcoming obstacles is no new feat for Novia, who has Down Syndrome. Doctors told her mother that Novia would not live past the age of five. She celebrated her 40th birthday at the beginning of November, and is making the most of it. Appearing in her first major production, Novia will play the part of the Chestnut Girl. “She’s the first person you see when the curtains open,” said Jennifer Agbay, owner of Ballet Arts Worcester. Since auditions, Agbay said she knew Novia was going to be a pleasure to work with. “She is a ray of sunshine,” said Agbay. “The first day she came in and introduced herself to every single person in the room.” Agbay said that Novia truly embodies the story of The Nutcracker. “She is what ‘The Nutcracker’ is all about,” Agbay said. “She is a young woman who sees

the magic in the process. She is so honest and so humble.” Novia, who has been dancing since she was a toddler, said she is ready for opening night. “I have a lot of fans coming,” she said. “This is a huge blessing. If it wasn’t for God, I wouldn’t be here.” The production, according to Agbay, is mostly youth dancers, who are treated as professionals. The larger roles, such as the snow queen, are played by professional dancers. “The audition process began in September and we had about 170 kids,” said Agbay. “About 60 percent of these kids are from studios outside of Ballet Arts and there are about 125 cast members. There is also a live orchestra and choir.” When it comes to casting, Agbay said she couldn’t be happier with her choice to cast Novia as the Chestnut Girl. “From the very first day, she was able to take direction and own it,” said Agbay. “She is magical in this role. It feels like I am giving something to someone for the first time. She is so humble about everything. She is truly amazing.” “All of this is just fun for me,” said Novia. “It’s about being around the people I love. I love my mom. I love my cast. I love everything, and above all, I love myself.” The Ballet Arts Worcester production of The Nutcracker will be performed Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. at The Hanover Theater, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. For more information, visit balletartsworcester.com or call 508-791-3233.

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Say Anything and Saves the Day bring years of history to Worcester’s Palladium

Joshua Lyford

Say Anything and Saves the Day can be a little difficult to nail down, genre-wise. Collectively, they are a little bit punk, a little bit rock, a little bit emo and a little bit of everything else. Both bands have been much beloved since their inception, and now – unless you haven’t been paying attention – you have probably caught their rabid fan base foaming at the mouth in anticipation of their Nov. 30 show at the Palladium.

solidified the band in the hearts and minds of music fans the world over. Say Anything was formed several years later, in 2000, and released their game changing album, “...is a Real Boy” in 2004. Both bands have put out a number of phenomenal releases in the meantime, but this tour celebrates their seminal albums that changed the musical landscape for years to come. “We always forget about these anniversary tours,” said Saves the Day frontman Chris Conley. “Our friends go out and do it and it seems like a lot of fun. This seemed like the perfect moment and I think we just had to do it and make it over the top and awesome.”

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Saves the Day has been creating their unique brand of heartfelt music since their Princeton, New Jersey start back in 1994. They released the fan-loved “Can’t Slow Down” in 1998, but it was “Through Being Cool,” released the following year, that

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“It started with, ‘how fun would this be?’” added Max Bemis, frontman of Say Anything. “More importantly, it’s something we’ve been wanting to do for the people who have stuck by us for so long. I’m glad there is demand for it.”

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Max Bemis of Say Anything

Both bands will play their respective seminal albums front to back, along with some surprises from other records. It is unclear if there will be any collaborative performances by Two Tongues, Bemis and Conley’s project together, but it would not be unrealistic. Many of the shows have already sold out and they are expected to across the board–the Palladium performance already has–and the tour has added additional shows due to demand in select markets. Bands do anniversary tours fairly often, but what is perhaps most interesting about this one is the mutual respect and appreciation between the headlining acts. “To me, ‘Through Being Cool’ is the best record ever,” said Bemis. “What makes it special to me is the combination of being really proficient artistically, while the lyrics were so literary and cool and mature. The music was out there and heavy. It did a a lot of things musically that hadn’t been done. It awakens me emotionally like no other record has in my life.” “It’s wildly innovative,” Conley said of Say Anything’s ‘Is a Real Boy.’ “It’s creative, the lyrics are amazing. Max [Bemis] is highly

intellectual and the variety of sounds and styles is exciting.” This Palladium show should be particularly memorable, as both Say Anything and Saves the Day have a deep history with the city. Say Anything’s classic album was produced by a three-man team that included Bemis, himself, as well as Worcester native Tim O’Heir. Bemis also said that he actually saw Saves the Day at the Palladium when he was 16 or 17 while attending Berklee. Conley claims that Worcester was the first place outside of New Jersey that Saves the Day was widely accepted. A point which was driven home while playing at the classic venue The Space with local legends Bane. “It was sort of the beginning of the wave of excitement that was to come,” he recalled. “Worcester has a strong place in my heart.” If you don’t already have a ticket, haggle with someone in a flannel shirt or offer some extreme incentives on Craigslist. The bands will be joined by Reggie and the Full Effect who are celebrating their 11th anniversary of “Under the Tray.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 26

Night before Thanksgiving bash featuring Chris Reddy. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. the-mill-185.com, 774-261-8585.

Thanksgiving Eve Party with real-deal metal historians MUYA!!! and guests, TEXAS DEATH MATCH (ex-7 Hill/Chillum) and more Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with old school metal at Lucky Dog Music Hall, where there will be performances by local metal bands MUYA, self-described as “old school metal (no fluff)” and Texas Death Match, “best way to describe the noise we make is kinda like if Biohazard and SickOfItAll ran train on Anthrax while Pantera was cuckolding.” 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Worcester. $7 cover. Ages 21+. theluckydogmusichall.com.

Blackstone Cuil-Thanksgiving Eve

Celtic folk band Blackstone Cúil comes to Fiddler’s Green for a special Thanksgiving holiday show. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St., Worcester. fiddlersgreenworcester.com, 508792-3700.

We & Mrs. Jones Thanksgiving Eve

9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave., Worcester. beatniksbeyou.com, 508-9268877.

Thanksgiving EVE at Ralph’s! w/ Preacher Roe, Thinner, and Pale Nephews 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ralph’s Rock Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester. ralphsrockdiner.com, 508-753-9543.

Thanksgiving Eve Bash with The Flock of Assholes

9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 SW Cutoff, Northborough. jbag.biz, 508842-8420.

Andy Cummings and the Swingabilly Lounge

Americana band Andy Cummings and the Swingabilly lounge will play Padavano’s Place’s Thanksgiving Eve Bash. Padavano’s will be providing light snacks and appetizers. There is no cover for this event. 10 p.m.1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester. Padavanosplace.com, 774823-3022.

Thanksgiving Eve with Pete Towler

7 p.m.-2 a.m. Brew City, 104 Shrewsbury St., Worcester.

Silverbacks at Greendale’s

9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover fee. Greendale’s Pub, 404 West Boylston St., Worcester.

Tequila Bonfire

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

Trya Penn and Her Army of Snakes

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St., Worcester.

Wormtown Anniversary Bash

A weekend celebration happening Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 26-29, 9 p.m.1 a.m. each day. 21+. More information at facebook.com/electrichaze. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester.

will be open 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults are $24, seniors (65 and over) $22, youths (3-17) $8, children age 2 and under are admitted free. Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge. .osv.org.

9th Annual Grey Hound Pub Thanksgiving Morning 5K

Grey Hound Pub hosts its ninth annual almost 5k run. Doors open at 8 a.m. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. A homemade

Super Singles® Thanksgiving Dance

Super Singles® will be hosting a Thanksgiving dance for singles to meet and dance this holiday season at the Indian Meadows Country Club. The dance will feature a live DJ, door prizes and more. Dance lessons will also be offered before the event, from 7:15 p.m.-8 p.m.; dance starts at 8 p.m. and goes to midnight Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available. Admission is $15. Couples FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

Thanksgiving Eve with The Curtis Mayflower

10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St., Worcester.

Thursday, Nov. 27 Holden Road Race

The Holden Road Race hosts its third annual Thanksgiving 5k on Nov. 27. Prizes ranging from $10-$300 value will be available to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers. A $100 cash prize will be given to the first place male and first place female. All proceeds from the race benefit Wachusett nonprofits, primarily Wachusett Food Pantry and Joseph’s Project. There are only 2,000 spaces and online registration closes Nov. 21 at midnight, however, spaces for walk-in registration may still be available. Online registration is $25, walk-in is $30. Holden Commons (Big Y Parking Lot), 160 Reservoir St., Holden. Holdenroadrace.com.

Thanksgiving Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village celebrates Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 27-29 by inviting guests to come learn about the historic meaning of Thanksgiving. The aromas of turkeys roasting over a fire and fresh baked pies will fill the air while guests get an inside look at 1830 etiquette and Thanksgiving dinner. The weekend will include presentations of a 19th-century Thanksgiving meal, shooting matches, musket demonstration, and a re-creation of an early New England wedding. Guests will also have the chance to learn about Native American traditions and the history of Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving dinner and buffet will also be served on Thursday and Friday. The Village

The Curtis Mayflower Plays Vincent’s Thanksgiving Eve.

cheesecake will go to the top male and female runners. Drinks will be available for purchase, last call is 11:30 a.m. The run is free and open to the public. facebook.com/ events/1498560963719394/.

The Flock of Assholes annual Thanksgiving night at the Lucky Dog Music Hall

The Flock plays songs from the ’80s from 9:45 p.m.-2 a.m. $8 cover. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester.

Friday, Nov. 28

Skating Opens at Worcester Common Oval

welcome. Indian Meadows Country Club, 175 Turnpike Road, Westborough.

Big Ten Inch – A Tribute to Aerosmith at Ralph’s

The Thanksgiving weekend celebration continues with Big Ten Inch from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester. ralphsrockdiner.com, 508-753-9543.

Saturday, Nov. 29

Probable Cause Thanksgiving Bash!

9-10 p.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 SW Cutoff, Northborough. jbag.biz, 508-842-8420. Bring the whole family the day after Thanksgiving Weekend continues with Thanksgiving for skating on the Worcester Common Oval, which opens Friday starting Wilbur and The Dukes! at 5 p.m. and will stay open until 8 p.m. Ralph’s Rock Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester. Admission is $2, children under 6 are free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. ralphsrockdiner.com, 508-753Skate rentals are $3. Worcester Common, 9543. Worcester. N O V E M B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 4 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M 31

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{ film } Strangers on a train Jim Keogh

Dustin Hoffman’s performance in “Rain Man,” for all its showy brilliance, revealed little about the inner life of someone with autism. His Raymond Babbitt coped with the world by adhering to a strict playbook of rituals and fixations, but we experienced them through the eyes of his frustrated and bewildered brother played by Tom Cruise.

“Stand Clear of the Closing Doors” does something braver. The film attempts to take us inside the mind of Ricky Garcia (Jesus Sanchez-Velez), a 13-year-old from Queens with an autism spectrum disorder who wanders from school and onto the subway where he disappears for days. Anyone who has ridden the New York subway knows it can be a chaotic and imposing place, so imagine sitting on a hurtling car amid a sea of people while your brain processes every sight, light, sound, touch and smell differently than that of everyone around you. Ricky perceives flashes and hums, faces and footfalls, like rare pieces of art that he can’t quite interpret. In one interior monologue he imagines himself as a shoe, a flight of imagination approaching beat poetry. Ricky’s family, led by his mother Mariana

(Andrea Suarez Paz), are frantic to find him, but their plight is complicated by two factors: they are undocumented immigrants and hence reluctant to enlist the police; and Superstorm Sandy is fast approaching the eastern seaboard, threatening to destroy their seaside community and, they fear, sweep their boy out to sea. Director Sam Fleischner does a wonderful job of balancing the particulars of Ricky’s odyssey with those of his mother’s desperate search, shaping a powerful tale of a family existing in the shadows. The movie was shot on real New York subways with real riders as extras, and it offers the sad commentary that a lost boy can ride the cars for days, escaping notice until he pees himself. That New Yorkers will respond to, but it isn’t pretty. “Stand Clear of the Closing Doors” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. The film is the last on the Cinema 320 fall schedule. There is no Thursday show this week; the Friday showing substitutes for it.

If you’ve ever wondered what Jim Carrey looks like having his adult diaper changed, or getting his catheter forcibly yanked from his urinary tract (and who hasn’t?), then your life is now complete. The Farrelly brothers’ “Dumb and Dumber To” reunites Carrey with Jeff Daniels as those sultans of stupidity, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, and it’s pretty much a cavalcade of fart, pee and crack (both of the ass and drug variety) jokes. As in the first one, the two head west from Providence, this time to find Harry’s long lost daughter because he needs a kidney transplant and she’s his best chance for a donor. The trip sets up the fart, pee and crack jokes. I watched a good hunk of “Dumb and Dumber” on cable the other night and I’d forgotten how funny it was (though among the Farrelly movies “Kingpin” will always be my favorite). Unfortunately spending time with Lloyd and Harry 20 years later in “Dumber To” is like meeting up with an old friend who hasn’t changed in two decades. He’s wearing the same suit and telling the same tired gags. You might appreciate his delivery, but he needs better material.

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Italian that tastes like home Zoe Dee

Located at the top of Franklin Street in Worcester, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, Chioda’s Trattoria is a quaint fine dining establishment serving up hearty, traditional Italian cuisine.

Arriving on a Tuesday evening, Max and I parked in a lot adjacent to the restaurant. Once inside, we were greeted by a man who immediately made us feel like we had arrived at an Italian family’s home for dinner. He seated us in a booth in one of the eatery’s two dining rooms, each with tables set with linens. We were soon welcomed by a friendly server, who Max remarked actually did seem like a friend’s nice Italian mother, and were presented with that evening’s

specials. I ordered a glass of pinot grigio from a wine list offering white, red and sparkling selections from around the world. Chioda’s has not jumped on the craft beer bandwagon like many restaurants, but Max was happy with his choice of Yuengling. A basket of sliced, doughy Italian bread was brought to our table along with a small plate of olive oil mixed with a garlic and roasted tomato paste – an exciting and delicious alternative to the grated cheese and oil mixture served at many Italian eateries. Beginning with an appetizer, Max and I quickly learned that the portions as Chioda’s are large enough to share and like a true Italian meal, are meant to be savored and enjoyed for longer than American-style meals. The Arancini di Riso ($8) appetizer is three large deep-fried balls stuffed with creamy and tender arborio rice. A dish of marinara sauce came on the side, which complemented the breadcrumbencrusted risotto well but certainly was not needed. From the special’s board, Max ordered the Taste of Italy ($18), an impressive plate of meat and pasta served with a fresh and tasty

side salad. The dish included two cheesestuffed shells, eggplant parmesan, a large meatball, an Italian sausage and a well-spiced piece of chicken. The meatball was almost exactly like one you would eat in someone’s grandmother’s kitchen; the texture and flavor

were comforting and just right. Along with the rich and slightly spicy sausage and the eggplant parmesan, it could have been a meal itself. While the stuffed shells tasted a little bland compared to the rest of the plate,

the chicken was the star of the dish; it was cooked perfectly and was very tasty, boasting a palate of spices rich enough to satisfy any meat lover. I had a hard time choosing between an entree from the pasta portion of the menu with enticing options like the penne tossed with garlic, shallots, onions, tomatoes, spinach, crushed red pepper and Romano cheese in a vodka marinara cream sauce, and the fish options. I opted for the latter, ordering the Pan Seared Scallops ($19). The enormous dish of penne came tossed in a buttery garlic and white wine sauce that was just thick enough to coat the pasta, and was mixed with sauteed mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes and, of course, scallops. The fish was tender, flavorful and because it had been lightly pan-seared, offered what was almost a meaty flavor. I ate as much as my stomach allowed and still had to have more than half the dish packed up for the next day’s lunch. Chioda’s is a wonderful restaurant that welcomes diners into an intimate atmosphere, serving large portions of deliciously-flavored Italian meals. The menu ranges in price from $5-$13 salads up to entrees in the low $20s – prices worth paying for the true taste of the Mediterranean.

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BITES ... nom, nom, nom Brittany Durgin

APPLE PIES FOR SALE The Regional Environmental Council (REC) is once

again baking up apple pies “with lots of food justice love.” The pies are handmade, made from

scratch, are organic and made with local apples. Butter crust or vegan crust are available. Pies are $20 each. Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 21 by emailing youthgrow@recworcester.org. Pick up or delivery of unbaked apple pies that can be baked on Thanksgiving morning will be available Monday, Nov. 24.

POPUP POTLUCK DINNER, ART AND MUSIC NIGHT

Worcester’s Cultural Coalition hosts its second PopUP Dinner, Art + Music event at its PopUP location on Franklin Street on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 3-5 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a food dish to share. Miranda Aisling and Robin Miller will lead a leaf-themed art project and a jam session will be held. All are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. Worcester PopUP, 38 Franklin St., Worcester. Worcesterpopup.com.

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BITES ... nom, nom, nom BAKE SALE AND PIE EATING CONTEST Village Congregational Church’s Sunday School Fall

Fundraiser concludes with a grand finale – a bake sale and pie eating contest on Sunday, Nov. 23, from 11:15-12:15 at the Village Church in Whitinsville. Entry for the pie eating contest is

$5 for the kids division and adult division. Winners will be determined by who can eat the most amount of pie slices in five minutes. For sale will be breads, pies and other baked treats. Proceeds will be donated to a local animal shelter. Village Congregational Church, 5 Church St., Whitinsville.

Salmon Cake Benedict. Creative drinks will also be available, like a Surf & Turf Bloody Mary with homemade beef jerky and a jumbo grilled shrimp. Flying Rhino, 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Flyingrhinocafe.com.

THANKSGIVING AT STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL All are welcome to celebrate Thanksgiving at

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FLYING RHINO PRESENTS NEW MENU AND OPENS FOR BRUNCH Flying Rhino, located on Shrewsbury Street

in Worcester, is launching a new seasonal menu, featuring fall flavors. New on the menu are Fowl Balls, turkey meatballs with Maytag

Bleu Cheese, fig jam and a fresh arugula gremolata; Hazelnut Pork Tenderloin; and Quinoa Sliders. A few staple items will stay, like the salmon burger and Ivory Tusk sandwich. Also new is a weekly Sunday prime rib special with the options to order it Dry-Aged Choice Black Angus beef Cajun grilled, or surf and turf-style, offered every Sunday, from 3-9 p.m. Sunday will also feature brunch, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with a special menu offering five breakfast entrees, including the Breakfast Potato Nachos, cranberry cream-stuffed French toast and

Welcome to Padavano’s Place, an Italian family owned and operated establishment. Padavano’s Place is the sister restaurant of Rosalina’s Kitchen located on Hamilton Street in Worcester, famous for their homemade raviolis and quaint BYOB dining room.

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Where Good Friends Meet for Food & Drink

Open Thanksgiving Day at 11:30 am Now Accepting Reservations

Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings Roast Leg of Lamb • Filet Mignon Seafood Newburg • Chicken Cordon Bleu Broiled Veal Chop • Surf &Turf Plus our Full Menu Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am-10:00pm

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potatoes, candied yams, butternut squash, green bean casserole and desserts, including pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, mulled cider, coffee and tea. Cost is $28 for adults, $23 for seniors, $15 for children ages 5-10 and free for children under 5. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 508-347-7393 or emailing bcoyer@ sturbridgehosthotel.com. Strubridge Host Hotel, 366 Main St., Sturbridge.

YUMMY MUMMY BROWNIES OPENS Formerly an online gourmet brownie store,

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linens are provided to chefs to display their creations and advertise their business. The deadline for chefs to commit as a participant is Jan. 9, 2015; recipes will be due Feb. 6, 2015. For more information and a full variety of Girl Scout cookies to experiment with, contact Melanie Bonsu at 508-749-3623 or mbonsu@gscwm.org.

CALLING ALL CHEFS FOR GIRL SCOUT NEW SEASONAL CULINARY EVENT The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts DISHES AT will host its annual Fork It Over culinary NOODLES & COMPANY event Feb. 26, 2015, and is currently seeking Noodles & Company in Shrewsbury is offering

chefs to participate. Participating chefs are asked to create a unique food dish using Girl Scout cookies, like pureed Do-Si-Dos cookies to make a Thai Peanut Pork Loin or crushed up Savannah Smiles to make a lemon cheesecake. Chefs are provided a full selection of Girl Scout cookies to experiment with. Once the recipe is ready, chefs are given all the cookies necessary to create the final product. Finished creations will be presented to a panel of judges at the Fork It Over event in February at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. Chefs will be asked to make approximately 250 bite-sized portions for guests to taste at the event. Tables and

seasonal dishes now through the winter, including Buffalo Chicken Mac n’ Cheese with

elbow noodles, cheese sauce, Parmesan cheese, Parmesan chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles and green onions; and the Fig & Pig Flatbread with caramelized onions, braised pork, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese toasted in the oven and topped with balsamic fig drizzle, feta cheese and Arcadian lettuce mix. Try these dishes at Noodles & Company, 50 Boston Tnpk., Shrewsbury. Noodles.com

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Linda Dagnello with James Dower Duo. 6-9 p.m. CERES Bistro at Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St. 508-754-2000. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s out on the Patio. Best Pizza’s & Italian Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Amanda Cote. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Cara Brindisi. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Charles Neville, Cyril Neville, Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood. Special Guest: Shun Ng. This will be one of the best shows Symply Fargone has been able to attract to Worcester so far. Two of The Neville Brothers along with blues great Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood will appear all on one stage. Charles Neville, Cyril Neville along with Pitchell and company play intimate Club Symply Fargone. Guitar virtuoso Shun Ng will open. Shun has been nominated for International Artist of the Year again this year. A gifted guitarist, vocalist and an acclaimed international performer known for his unique and virtuosic style of guitar playing which infuses elements of Soul, Funk, Blues and Jazz. Tickets will go fast and are on sale now at symplyfargone.com. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com. Country Western night. This Thursday will feature Black Water. Free. 8 p.m.-noon. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Fred Ellsworth. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Open Mic Night! Thursday: Open Mic Night musicians welcome to perform. Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Dinner, Drinks and Music. 8-11 p.m. NOON HILL GRILL, 530 Main St., Medfield. 508-359-9155 or noonhillgrill.com. THIRSTY THURSDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ DARK HORSE TAVERN with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly. Free. 8-11 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or facebook. com/groups/darkhorseopenmic. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Live at the Lucky Dog: REAL RAP with 12 local artists hosted by FLAVA 105.5 DJ Kool Chriss and Tone Capone. T.LUV, Black Ownaz, Baige O’Bannon, G.G.S.E., Prophecy, Boo Shameek, Ceyjak, Co De, Syr Jam, Toca Legacy, Nite People and more. Free! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. Metal Thursday! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or facebook.com/metal.thursday. Spiritual Rez, Rocky and the Pressers. 21 plus. More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. $10. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Throwback Thursdays. If you want to go back to the ‘good old days’, chiil out with old friends and make some new ones, let DJ EClass take you back with the masterful mix on the vinyls! No cover charge. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351. Blackout Thursday. Paint station, Open deck DJ @ Opening, Black lights With DJ Unthetherd. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

LoVeSeXyband. On the 5 - Final Performance. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Airspray. 21 plus. More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Blueswitch. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Invaders at Rivalry’s Sports Bar. No cover. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Invisible Sun - A Tribute to The Police. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. >Friday 21 Live Bands. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. Jazz vocalist Jim Porcella with Pamela Hines. 5:30-8:30 978-537-7750. p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. 508-799-9999 or On the 5. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. vivabene.com. 508-853-1350. Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. Let Dr. Nat start your weekend with Ric Porter Band. 9 p.m.-midnight Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. jazz, swing, blues, soul, samba, R&B, Broadway, original songs about 508-752-9439. Worcester, and other surprises, such as special guest vocalists and Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. instrumentalists. Dancers welcome! Ask about Thank Friday It’s Dr. 774-243-1100. Nat (TFIDN) menu bargains in the cabaret room! No cover charge, tips Tension. Classic rock hits and more all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. appreciated. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508508-753-4030 or natneedle.com/tfidn. 842-8420. The Drunken Uncles. Incredible blues and rock acoustic duo The City Boys with Johnny Romance & The Captain. Free. 6-9 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, Bar, 257 Park Ave. facebook.com/ Acoustic Duo playing all your favorites 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Toy Town Pub, parkgrillworc. 28 Railroad St., Winchendon. 978-297-9889 or Loveshackmusic.com. The Stanleys, Andrea Gillis Band, Classic Ruins, Preston Wayne 4! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s A large drawing by Norman Rockwell entitled “The Nightwatchman” (1962) of a Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. museum guard having a coffee break at the foot of a knight on horseback is currently on 508-753-9543. display at Worcester Art Museum as part of the Masters Series. On Thursday, Andy Cummings and The Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., Deborah Solomon, art critic, journalist and author of “American Mirror: Swingabilly Lounge. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The Life and Art of Norman Rockwell,” will provide a close-up look at the artist. The talk by Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. Solomon will be followed by live music, light refreshments and a cash bar. The event is free with museum admission. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. Worcesterart.org. 508-459-9035. Babe Pino Band. Playing the blues as always with Peter Ward, Bob Berry, George Dellomo and Mister Babe Pino. Brett Brumby. Solo musician doing acoustic performances. Paying No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. covers and originals on guitar. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 774-823-3022. Water St. 508-926-8353. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde. Concrete Blonde Water St. 508-792-4263. with Johnette Napolitano came howling out the chute in that year of our Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout Ronnie Ray-Gun 1986 and knocked out three classic albums by 1990: bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long, different DJ Concrete Blonde, Free and Bloodletting. $28 advance; $32 day of show. every other Friday! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351. Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. The Babe Pino Band. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 The BUZZTONES Rhythm Review. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Olde Post Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106 or postofficepub.com. Belit. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West >Saturday 22 Boylston. 774-261-8585. Hot Dish.Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. James Keyes. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Fingerstyle Guitar. Sean Fullerton plays for 2 hours during the Zack Slik. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Meadowbrook Orchards Arts & Crafts Fair. Sean has been a successful Leominster. 978-534-5900. musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since LoveSeXy, the tribute to PRINCE with The Jeff Buckley 1995. Specializing in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar using 6 String, 12 String and Dobro guitars, Harmonicas, live show-”Peyote Radio Theatre”. Also playing is Man The guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Arts & Crafts, Food, Sails and Matt Soper (acoustic) opens. LoVeSeXy, the Drinks & Music. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meadowbrook Orchards, 209 New England area’s only tribute to the music of PRINCE! This 6 piece Chace Hill Road, Sterling. 978-365-7617 or meadowbrookorchards.com. powerhouse group of established musicians performs a wide range of Jazz Saxophone Lessons for Beginners. Anyone can learn his material from the early years, including all the hits that made him to play the saxophone! In this course, you will learn how to do the a worldwide star! LoVeSeXy will keep any audience, even that person following: how to purchase a saxophone, correct breathing, embouchure who isn’t the biggest Prince fan, highly entertained and dancing all and mouthpiece techniques, sax care and repair, long tones, fingering night! (facebook.com/buckleytribute) David Magario - Vocals, acoustic, charts, scales and chords, playing tips, learn to read music, and playing Roger Lavallee - Guitars and stuff, Ron Mominee - Bass, Derek in an ensemble. Your level of proficiency depends on your determination, Kerswill - Drums. Worcester rockers MAN THE SAILS (facebook.com/ the amount of time invested, and the amount of your natural ability. ManTheSails) Matt Soper (of New Pilot) on first, acoustically (facebook. These traits work together to determine your success. 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enjoy the rest of your life. One of the greatest joys of this experience is knowing you can learn more about the instrument, the music, and yourself, every day that you practice. $169. noon-3 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. trainnow.qcc.edu. Dinner, Art, + Music Night. Miranda’s Hearth is excited to host the second Dinner, Art, + Music night in Worcester! Join us at the Worcester Pop-Up on Saturday, November 22 from 3-5 to celebrate the end of fall with a leaf-themed art project led by founder Miranda Aisling and Hearth Member Robin Miller. It’s not too early to start thinking about handmade gifts for the holidays! Following the art project, we will have our customary potluck and jam session, so bring your instruments and/ or a dish to share! Free and Open to All. 3-5 p.m. 38 Franklin Street, 38 Franklin St. worcesterpopup.com. Singer/guitar player Cameron Sutphin performs an acoustic show. Cameron Sutphin released his debut album, My Guitar And Me on Aug. 29, 2011. “All of the songs on this album were recorded the way they were meant to be. No band, no producers, just me and a guitar, with a few harmonicas. These songs are a window into my life as I perceived it for about 4 years.” The 20 tracks are studio quality and are available on CD, for download, and at seven independent music stores. Cameron is currently on his solo acoustic Wandering Spirit Tour that will begin in September and run through November. In addition to performing solo acoustic shows, Cameron also performs with the country music group Wing And A Prayer and Kathleen Kennedy. For more information visit camrsutphin.webs.com. Donations accepted. 3-4:30 p.m. Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232. Hardtacks: Folk Music of the American Civil War. Explore the American Civil War through unique combinations of period music, visual materials and YOUR voice! $10. 6-8 p.m. 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin. 508-443-4359 or flyleaftheater.com. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com/events. JAZZED UP Trio with MAURO DePASQUALE. Award winning BEST IN JAZZ and Entertainment. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr, Bennett, you will LOVE JAZZED UP, as they present a romantic blend of jazz classics and American Songbook Classics. JAZZED UP plays “The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven!” No Cover. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Coral Seafood, 225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-8331. Dana Lewis LIVE! Playing & singing the Greatest Hits of the 50’s to the 80’s. “The soundtrack of your youth” Great Food, Full Bar, Lottery & Me! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S GRILLE. I’ll be playing all your favorite Classic & Contemporary Acoustic and Not-So-Acoustic Rock Hits! Catch Bill playing a large variety of classic & contemporary acoustic rock: Beatles, Who, Dead, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, C.C.R., Elvis Presley, Stones, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, The Cars, Steely Dan, Warren Zevon, Hendrix and much more! Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. DRM Band. Where good friends are made! $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. We Need a Little Christmas Barbershop Harmony Concert. The Worcester Men of Song presents “We Need a Little Christmas” with the Men of Song Chorus, Chapter Quartets and special guests Earl Raney’s Epic Brass, Downtown Crossing Quartet, and Curtain Call Quartet. A Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, Worcester Men of Song Chapter was founded in 1949 and has been performing throughout the Worcester County area continuously for the past sixty years. The chorus and quartets visit area communities presenting the four-part, close harmony “a Capella” style of singing called barbershop. Barbershop is uniquely American, tracing its roots back to the early 1800s. Most probably originating in barbershops. (Honestly!) The Men of Song chorus travels the “Northeastern District” twice a year competing

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facebook.com/electrichaze $10. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Girls on Girls - All girl tribute to female rockers. Free. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006 or facebook.com/girlsongirlsband. Live Bands. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. MT & Codex Obscurum Present: October 31, PanzerBastard, Seax, Roadhorse. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Tom Revane. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. We & Mrs. Jones. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Dale LePage. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Hit the Bus. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Marc Pinansky and his Bored of Health. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Saturday Nights with DJ E-Class. DJ E-Class bringing the R&B remixes to get you out on the dance floor all night long! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351.

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Clark University’s Student Recital. Showcasing Clark’s student musicians with an afternoon of concertos, sonatas, chamber works and jazz standards. Sima Kustanovich, accompanist 3-5 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. 508793-7356 or facebook.com/clarkarts. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Silent Sundays with Dr. Nat! Cartoons at 4:30, Feature Film TBA at 5:30pm; then Andy Cummings at 8:30pm. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Holiday Happenings! Santa at The Shoppes and a visit from Mrs. Claus too!

Saturday & Sunday, December 6–7 Saturday & Sunday, December 13–14 Noon–4:00 PM

Strolling Victorian Carolers

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. Brett Brumby. 6-9 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Jim’s Blues Jam at Greendales. Each week has a first rate feature performer, followed by an open mike segment. Host Jim Perry keeps things rolling. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus. First, and Third Sundays! More info at facebook.com/electrichaze. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. OPEN MIC SUNDAYS AT SNOW’S RESTAURANT WITH BILL McCARTHY. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free! 7-10:30 p.m. Snow’s Restaurant & Pub, 321 West Boylston St. PJ Rogue CD Release Concert. Come celebrate the release of “Standing in Front of the World” a 14 song CD by PJ Rogue (Hudson Resident Paul J. Rogoshewski). He will be accompanied by guitarist Seth Connelly, violinist Jackie Damsky, bassist Lorenzo Fine, and other guest musicians. Opening set by the duo of Rich Eilbert and Kenny Selcer. Listen to PJ’s music at reverbnation.com/pjrogue 15. 7-10 p.m. Amazing Things Art Center, 160 Hollis St., Framingham. amazingthings.org. Blue Light Bandits. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7 p.m. for half hour or less slots. Use our PA system, Mics, controller and sound tech Anything is welcome! 21plus. Free. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Worcester Jazz Collective! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Road Rash and Hot Trash presents our Every Monday night KARAOKE with our own Mad Max of magicians, the incomparable Paul Harter. How many songs do we have here at Monday Karaoke? ALL OF THEM. You think of a song you want to sing and we’ll have it for you. Come on down for our $2 draft special and chill with our 2 new bartenders. Free. 8:30 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888.

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Two Left - Blues Jam. Brian Degon (Vocals, Guitar) and Fr. Gregory Christakos (Bass) Jam original and favorite blues tunes. Free. 7-10 p.m. Park Grill and Spirits, 257 Park Ave. 508-756-7995. TUESDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT @ GREENDALE’S PUB with Bill McCarthy LOCAL MUSICIANS SHOWCASE! To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-8531350 or m.facebook.com/groups/209610855806788?ref=bookma rk&__user=578549000. Airband. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Every Tuesday: Jon Bonner and Boogie Chillin’. 9 p.m.midnight. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. Hip Hop Tuesdays. Every Tuesday is different! Check our facebook page, under events for more details! $5-$15. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Karaoke and DJ. no cover charge. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Karaoke. Karaoke by First Choice Entertainment, hosted by Curtis. Must be 21+ years of age. Free. 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Loft 266 Bar & Lounge, 266 Park Ave. 774-696-4845. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com.

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local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@ Brown Bag Concert Series: New Black Eagle Jazz Band. yahoo.com. To all other players that want to come up to jam and don’t The New Black Eagle Jazz Band has delighted audiences all over the world with their huge and eclectic repertoire of jazz from the 1920s and want to RSVP, here will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly. Free. 8-11 p.m. Mondos, 6 Gillespie Road, Charlton. ‘30s. The group has a mature mastery of this great American music Blackstone Cuil. Blackstone Cuil Music- Irish Mod and from Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton to early Duke Ellington to contemporary rock (LIVE) 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Cole Porter; from blues to rags to popular songs of the era. The New Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700. Black Eagles regard themselves as “Keepers of the Flame”. The Brown Sean Ryan on Acoustic. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Bag Concert Series continues its 30-year+ tradition of great concerts Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. produced by Mechanics Hall and WICN Public Radio. The concerts offer jazz; blues & funk; world music; big bands & concert bands. Brown Bag Silverbacks. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Concerts are Free! Each concert begins at noon. Enjoy your own brown bag lunch or buy one at the Hall (while supply lasts!). Whenever possible Tequila Bonfire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. (always unless natural disaster strikes!), concerts are broadcast on 90.5 FM and stream live on wicn. org. Programs are subject to change without notice. PechaKucha returns to Fitchburg on Thursday, Nov. 20! Held at Free Admission. noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 DeStare Martini Bar on Main Street and beginning at 8 p.m., the event Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/ will feature presenters discussing a topic of their choice linked to a the central brownbag.html. theme Fall. Presentations include 20 image slides shown for 20 seconds Thanksgiving Eve with Chris Reddy. 7 each, giving each presenter 6 minutes and 40 seconds to talk. Breaks are p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West scheduled between presentations to allow conversation, share ideas one on one, Boylston. 774-261-8585. make connections and those in attendance to enjoy refreshments. DeStare Martini Thanksgiving Eve with Pete Towler. 7 p.m.-2 Bar, 320 Main St., Fitchburg. Learn more at pechakucha.org. a.m. Brew City, 104 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-3862. Toast Masters. Speak before a group, develop speaking skills 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Thanksgiving EVE at Ralphs! w/ Preacher Roe, Thinner, Water St. 508-926-8353. and Pale Nephews! You won’t want to miss it! 9 p.m.-2 Sugar Ray & the Bluetones. Singer and super-harp man Sugar a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Ray Norcia’s career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he formed the Thanksgiving Eve Bash with The Flock of Assholes. Join original Sugar Ray & the Bluetones with guitar giant Ronnie Earl. In the us and kick off your holiday celebrations at JJ’s, featuring the Flock of 90’s Norcia spent seven years with the legendary Roomful of Blues. He Assholes! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest cut five albums with the group including 1996’s “Turn It On, Turn It Up,” which also received a Best Traditional Blues Grammy nod. More recently Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Trya Penn and Her Army of Snakes! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar he teamed up with guitar phenom “Monster” Mike Welch and many and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. fans and critics alike think they are both at the top of their game. Norcia We & Mrs Jones Thanksgiving Eve. Boogie the night away so has appeared on nearly 50 albums including discs with the Bluetones, you can stuff in more turkey the next day. 9 p.m.-midnight. Beatnik’s, Ronnie Earl, Otis Grand, Ann Peebles, Michelle Willson, Sax Gordon, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Duke Robillard and his 1999’s Best Traditional Blues. $18 advance; $22 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Wormtown Anniversary Bash. 21 plus. More info at facebook. com/electrichaze. $10/day. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/ 508-799-0629. ordertickets.asp?p=796&backurl=default.asp. Thanksgiving Eve with The Curtis Mayflower. 10 p.m.-1 WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To Thanksgiving Eve! - Andy Cummings and the Swingabilly check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic Lounge. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 823-3022. Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/ groups/209610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. Brian Chaffee & The Players. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 ArtsWorcester, News from Nowhere: Photographs by Cade Overton, Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: closed Sunday Thanksgiving Eve Party with real-deal metal historians - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, MUYA! and guests, TEXAS DEATH MATCH (ex-7 Hill/ 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: . 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or Chillum) and more. MUYA IS...METAL! playing old school metal artsworcester.org. music. Priest, Maiden, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Motorhead, SOAD, Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. Pantera. (facebook.com/MUYAMeta)l TEXAS DEATH MATCH (facebook. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org. com/TexasDeathMatch) “Best way to describe the noise we make is kinda like if Biohazard and SickOfItAll ran train on Anthrax while Pantera Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. was cuckolding.” -TDM Brian Holbrook- Vocals, Wally Magnusson- Gits, Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. Tim McCann- Bass, Russ White- Drums $7. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Torkwase Dyson Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/MUYAMetal. Gallery Reception, Through Nov. 21. 92 Downing St. clarku.edu. Wacky Wednesday Open mic Jam with Mark. Come down Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. and sign up to jam with Mark. 8-11 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 Boylston St. 508-853-1350. p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC NIGHT W/WIBBLE 7113 or clarku.edu. @ MONDO’S. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun. Showcasing REAL live

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978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, The Italian Nativity IL PRESEPE: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 17. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross. edu/departments/cantor/website. Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org. EcoTarium, KEVA: Build it Up!, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through April 26. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14 adults; $8 for children ages 2-18, $10 college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members Free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special progra. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory. fsc.edu. Fruitlands Museum, Curatorial Tour: 100 Objects, 100 Stories, 100 Years at Fruitlands, Sunday. 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. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org. Museum of Russian Icons, Russian Photography: Siberia Imagined and Reimagined, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10; Ukrainian Snowflake Eggs Decorations, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 22. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 Free, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-5985000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. 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. The Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, to Members & Children under . 11

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Anna Maria College November 21 @ Becker College 7 p.m. November 25 Home vs. Clark University 7 p.m. Assumption College November 22 @ Saint Anselm College 3:30 p.m. November 25 Home vs. Saint Michael’s College 7:30 p.m. Becker College November 21 Home vs. Anna Maria College 7 p.m. November 25 @ Babson College 4 p.m. Clark University November 20 @ Wentworth Institute of Technology 7 p.m. November 22 @ Bridgewater State University 12 p.m. November 23 vs. TBA @ Bridgewater State 12 p.m. November 25 @ Anna Maria College 4 p.m. College of the Holy Cross November 23 Home vs. Nichols College 4:05 p.m. Fitchburg State University November 21 vs. Colby-Sawyer College @ Rivier Kickoff Tournament 6 p.m. November 22 vs. TBA @ Rivier Kickoff Tournament TBA November 25 Home vs. University of Massachusetts Boston 7:30 p.m. Nichols College November 21 Home vs. Lasell College 12 p.m. November 23 @ College of the Holy Cross 4:05 p.m. November 24 Home vs. Husson University 7 p.m. Tufts University November 21 Home vs. Emerson College 7 p.m. November 22 @ Wentworth Institute of Technology 1 p.m. November 25 @ Massachusetts Institute of Technology 7 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute November 22 vs. Chicago State University @ Owings Mills, MD 11 a.m. November 23 vs. Cabrini @ Owings Mills, MD 3 p.m. November 25 Home vs. Worcester State University 7 p.m. Worcester State University November 22 Home vs. Salve Regina University 1 p.m. November 25 @ Worcester Polytechnic Institute 7 p.m.

Women’s Basketball

Clark University November 20 @Connecticut College 7 p.m. November 25 Home vs. Anna Maria College 4 p.m. College of the Holy Cross November 20 @ Dartmouth College 7 p.m. November 23 @ University of Notre Dame 5 p.m. November 24 vs. Quinnipiac University @ University of Notre Dame 8 p.m. November 25 vs. Harvard University @ University of Notre Dame 8 p.m. Fitchburg State University November 20 Home vs. Rivier University 7 p.m. November 22 @ Pine Manor College 1 p.m. November 25 Home vs. University of Massachusetts Boston 5:30 p.m. Nichols College November 22 @ Johnson State College 1 p.m. November 25 Home vs. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 6 p.m. Tufts University November 22 Home vs. Brandeis University 2 p.m. November 25 @ Eastern Connecticut State University 6 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute November 22 @ Rhode Island College 3 p.m. November 25 @ Nichols College 6 p.m. Worcester State University November 21 @ Williams College 6 p.m. November 22 vs. Misericordia University @ Williamstown, MA 1 p.m. November 25 @ University of Saint Joseph 7 p.m.

Men’s Cross Country Assumption College November 22 @ NCAA Regional College of the Holy Cross November 22 @ IC4A Championship 9:30 a.m. Fitchburg State University November 22 @ NCAA Championship 10 a.m. Tufts University November 22 @ NCAA Championship 12:30 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute November 22 @ NCAA Championships 11 a.m.

Anna Maria College November 20 @ Becker College 7 p.m. November 22 Home vs. Elms College 1 p.m. November 25 @ Clark University 4 p.m. Becker College November 20 Home vs. Anna Maria College 7 p.m. November 24 @ Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 6 p.m.

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Worcester Center for Crafts, Luminous Will, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 22; Design and Make Your Own Halloween Mask, Friday. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org. Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Class Picture Day, Through Aug. 16; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Stories They Tell, Through Dec. 31, 2015; Worcester Treasures, Through Oct. 31. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org.

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

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Assumption College November 22 Southern New Hampshire University 6:35 p.m. November 25 @ Johnson & Wales University @ 7:10 p.m. Becker College November 20 @ Johnson & Wales University 7:45 p.m. November 22 @ Suffolk University 7:10 p.m. November 25 @ Tufts University 7 p.m. College of the Holy Cross November 25 Home vs. Bentley University 7:05 p.m. Fitchburg State University November 20 Home vs. Westfield State University 7 p.m. November 22 @ Framingham State University 7:40 p.m. Nichols College November 22 Home vs. Johnson & Wales University 7:40 p.m. Tufts University November 21 @ Middlebury College 7 p.m. November 22 @ Williams College 7 p.m. November 25 Home vs. Becker College 3 p.m. Worcester State University November 20 Home vs. Framingham State University 8:15 p.m. November 22 @ Plymouth State University 6 p.m.

College of the Holy Cross November 21 @ Harold Anderson Invitational November 22 @ Harold Anderson Invitational Tufts University November 22 @ Middlebury College 2 p.m. November 22 vs. Keene State University @ Middlebury College 2 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute November 22 @ Roger Williams University 1 p.m.

Women’s Swimming & Diving

Assumption College November 21 @ University of Rhode Island Invitational November 22 @ University of Rhode Island Invitational College of the Holy Cross November 21 @ Harold Anderson Invitational November 22 @ Harold Anderson Invitational Tufts University November 22 @ Middlebury College 2 p.m. November 22 vs. Keene State University @ Middlebury College 2 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute November 22 @ Roger Williams University 1 p.m.

Volleyball College of the Holy Cross November 22 TBA November 23 TBA

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College of the Holy Cross November 21 @ Plymouth State University 6 p.m. November 22 @ Saint Michael’s College 3 p.m. Nichols College November 21 Home vs. New England College 6:40 p.m.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute November 22 Home vs. Norwich University Invitational 12 p.m. November 22 Home vs. Southern Maine University 12 p.m.

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www.centralmassclass.com LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY WHA Job No. 2014-29 SECOND FLOOR RENOVATIONS MA 12-12 BELMONT TOWERS APARTMENTS Invitation For Bids The Worcester Housing Authority invites sealed bids for Second Floor Renovations at the MSA 12-12 Belmont Towers Apartments in accordance with the documents prepared by Dixon Salo Architects, Inc. The work is estimated to cost $240,000. Project consists of but is not limited to: renovating an existing office area, adding two accessible rest rooms, and renovating an existing Community Kitchen. General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday December 5, 2014 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Filed Sub-Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 25, 2014, and publicly opened and read aloud at the same address. Filed sub-bids will be taken for the following portions of the work: Section15400 Plumbing Section 16100 Electrical Bids are subject to M.G.L c149 §44A-J and federal minimum wage rates as well as other applicable laws. General Bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work: General Building Construction. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid price in the form of a Bid Bond, issued by a responsible surety company licensed to do business in Massachusetts, or a certified check, or a treasurer’s or cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority by bidders for the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates). Bid forms and Contract Documents will be made available on the Worcester Housing Authority website (http://www.worcester-housing.com/purchasing.html) at no cost. Hard copies will be made available on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 and thereafter, Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P. M. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained by depositing $50.00 in the form of a company check, made payable to the Worcester Housing Authority, for each set of documents so obtained. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the plans, specifications and other documents in good condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Bidders requesting contact documents to be mailed to them should include a separate check in the amount of $40.00 for each set payable to the Worcester Housing Authority to cover mailing and handling costs. The contract documents may be seen, but not removed at: Worcester Housing Authority, Department of Modernization, 81 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605 Mcgraw Hill Financial, 3315 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71913 Reed Construction Data, 30 Technology Parkway South, Norcross, GA 30092 Project Dog, 18 Graf Road Unit #8 Plan Room, Newburyport, MA 01950 Attention is called to the following: Provisions of Equal Employment Opportunity; Provisions for payment of not less than the minimum wages as set forth in the Specifications; Provisions of Chapter 14, Acts of 1966, Imposing a Temporary Sales Tax, Section 1, Subsection 6 (d) and (k) exempting the Authority from the operation of such a chapter; Requirement to furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Bond as set forth in the specifications, Insurance certificate indicating coverage for public liability, property damage and workers compensation, in accordance with the contract requirements, must be filed by the successful bidder upon signing of the contract. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday November 19, 2014 at the Belmont Towers Community Room located on the second floor at 40 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA, at which time bidders will be invited to visit the project site(s) with the a Worcester Housing Authority representative. Failure to attend or visit the premises shall be no defense in failure to perform contract terms. The Worcester Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding if it be in the public interest to do so. No bid of a General Bidder shall be withdrawn, after opening thereof, prior to thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays excluded, without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. No bid of a Sub-Bidder shall be withdrawn, excluded, after award of the contract to the General Contractor without the consent of the Worcester Housing Authority. Questions regarding this project should be directed to: Neil Dixon Dixon Salo Architects, Inc. Worcester Housing Authority 501 Park Avenue, Suite 210 Arthur T. Sisko, Chairman Worcester, MA 01610 DATE: November 5, 2014 508 755 2533 END OF INVITATION FOR BIDS 508 755 0050 (fax) neil@dixonsaloarchitects.com

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 14 MISC 487731 (SEAL) ORDER OF NOTICE TO: ALAN A GASCO, and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: Nationstar Mortgage LLC claiming to have an interest in a mortgage covering real property in Sutton, numbered 23 TUCKER LANE, given by: ALAN A GASCO to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., dated July 28, 2005, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 36921, at Page 69, and now held 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 December 15, 2014 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 October 31, 2014 Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 25511.97 (GASCO) FEI # 1078.00800 11/20/2014

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO14P3675GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Eric L Quick Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Eric L Quick is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Douglas Goldman of Wrentham, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/09/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 12, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 11/20/2014 WM

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on December 4, 2014 at 7:35pm on the petition of Galaxy Sutton, LLC. The petitioner requests variances from the sign regulations contained in Article IV §4(a)(b)(c) and( e) of the bylaws to permit: • A (336) sq.ft internally illuminated freestanding sign at the Route 146N entrance. • A second (149.3) sq.ft internally illuminated freestanding sign at the Boston Road entrance. • A (176) sq.ft. internally illuminated grocery store front wall sign. • A second (68.3) sq.ft internally illuminated wall sign to be mounted on the north side of the grocery store. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 171 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Sutton MA on Assessors Map #11, Parcel #’s 9,10,37,305,307. The property is located in the B-2 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal office hours in the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 11/20, 11/26/2014 MS

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 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 December 5, 2014 @ 9am by public auction to satisfy the garage keepers lien for towing expenses, storage charges, care and expenses of the notice and sale of said vehicles 2010 Chrysler Sebring , Vin # 1C3BC5EDXAN157665, Robin D. Williams, 74 Hanover St. Lebanon, NH 03766 2001 Mazda B-series truck, Vin # 4F4YR13U11TM22265, Alfred A. Dumont, 2 Sargent St. Cherry Valley, MA 01611 2006 Cam Superline Trailer, Vin # 5JPBU25216P013865, Seaver Bothers Construction, 121 Main St. South Grafton, MA 01560 11/13, 11/20, 11/26/2014 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO14P3670GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Bruce Williams Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Developmental Services, of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Bruce Williams is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Ursula Sturms-Papp of Rindge, NH (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/09/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 12, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 11/20/2014 WM

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Town of Sutton Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Sutton Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the Town’s options under MGL Chapter 61A, Section 14, Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Sutton Town Hall regarding Chapter 61A property located at 33 Century Farm Road, Sutton, Massachusetts 01590, Assessors Map 29, Parcel 22, with 3.119 acres. This meeting will be held on the 3rd ﬂoor of the Sutton Municipal Center, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590. The public is invited to attend this public hearing. 11/13, 11/20/2014 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS In accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Law and the Zoning Ordinances of the Town of Millbury, a public hearing will be held in Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA on: Thursday, December 4, 2014 at: 7:10 p.m., on the application from Elite Home Builders, LLC P.O. Box 1205 Westborough, MA. for a Special Permit for the height of the building of Cobblestone Village at Howe Avenue, Millbury, MA. All interested parties are invited to attend. Paul Nigosian, Chairman Millbury Board of Appeals 11/20, 11/26/2014 MS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO14P3667GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Stephen A Ellis Of: Worcester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by D.D.S. of Worcester, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Stephen A Ellis is in need of a Guardian and requesting that John S Tuohy of Wrentham, MA (or some other suitable person) to appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/09/2014. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 12, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 11/20/2014 WM

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Town of Millbury Public Disclosure Notice The Board of Assessors of the Town of Millbury received notification of preliminary certification of the proposed Fiscal 2015 property values from the Department of Revenue. A triennial revaluation of all taxable property was recently conducted in the Town of Millbury. A statistical analysis of all valid sales transacted during the calendar year 2013, was the basis for the revaluation of single family homes and condominiums, a two year time period was analyzed for all other classes of property. Based on the revaluation results, the total taxable property valuation for the Town of Millbury is $1,357,434,871 an overall increase of 9% from last year’s total taxable value. The average single family residential property assessment for Fiscal 2015 is $233,740, an increase of 10% from the average single family assessment of $212,531 for Fiscal 2014. The public disclosure period will be in effect from November 20th, 2014 thru November 26th, 2014. Appeals may be made during this disclosure period. The values can be reviewed at the Assessor’s Office, Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury Ma. The office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The values can also be viewed on-line at: www.visionappraisal. com, or the towns’ web page: www.millbury-ma.org. 11/20/2014 MS Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 508-831-2200 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. WO14P3506EA Estate of: Sophie Kosky Date of Death: 09/30/2014 To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by: Rudolph Lempicki of Selma AL requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that: Rudolph Lempicki of Selma AL be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a 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 12/09/2014. 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 date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 17, 2014 Stephen G. Abraham, Register of Probate 11/20/2014 MS

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Mark R. O’Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com

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HOME SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS Wood Pellet Delivery to Holden and surrounding towns. We will pick them up and stack them wherever you would like. Call Ryan. 508-868-7847

Johanson Home Improvement Reliable * Dependable Licensed/Insured Custom Carpentry * Painting Bathroom Remodel/Repair Door & Window Installation AND MUCH MORE! No Job Too Small 20 Years Experience Chad (508) 963-8155 website: johansonhome improvement.com

MASONRY Cornerstone Masonry Master Stone Masons Brick & Block Stone Walls, Walkways, Patios, Fireplaces. We do repairs. 978-580-4260 Major credit cards accepted 30 Years Experience

PEST CONTROL Wachusett Wildlife Services Professional Problem Animal Control Licensed to Control An Extensive List of Problem Animals: Raccoon, Beaver, Squirrels, Skunk, etc. Lic/Ins. 774-364-4621

CLASS IT UP! Living the Classifieds’ Lifestyle! I love deep, bright, rich, glorious colors! So, why do I always wear black? Every time I make myself go clothes shopping (nope, not a “shopper”) I make the conscious decision to not pick out anything black. Well, I think you can guess how that goes. I have always been aware that color influences our moods; however, I heard recently that the color that is our least favorite is actually what we need more in our life. I really don’t like the color orange; it actually makes me feel queasy. What I find quite humorous is that the color orange can assist with everything that I think I already have: creativity, joy, love and not being too serious. If I can get more of this in my life I am wrapping myself head to toe in an orange peel! Well, I guess it’s not necessary to that, but I am going to incorporate the color more in my life. I love the flavor of orange, so that will be easy! Do you need more color in your life? There are lots of ways to get more in your home and we have the service providers in this section that can help. Please do look through and see what you need and please do let them know that you saw them here! Orange you glad that you read Central Mass Classifieds? I am! Always grateful….

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FALL CLEAN UPS Leaf & Brush Removal. Snow blower repairs & tune ups. 774-641-1963

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RUBBISH REMOVAL Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service. Yard & building materials. Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date! Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209 TOTAL DISPOSAL Dumpster Specials 10yd. $250, 15yd $300. Home Clean-outs Landscape Clean-ups Demo Rubbish, Appliances. Give us a call and we’ll talk trash. 508-864-7755

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Fall Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809

Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497

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Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home. Custom & Ornamental Pruning. Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal. Certified Arborist. Call for consultation & free estimate. (508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com

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On August 12, John Lastella, 60, of Sterling visited the Leominster Fire Department, 19 Church St., to thank members of the Leominster Fire Department for rescuing him after he fell 30 feet off of a roof and then down an embankment. After a few months of rehab, he is on his way to recovery! From the gathering on Tuesday, Chief Robert Sideleau tells of the incident that hurt Lastella. In photo, (l-r), Fire Chief Robert Sideleau, Mayor Dean Mazzerella, Richard Lastella and Firefighter Travis Vallee.

During Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Council meeting, members announced their excitement and support of Ryan Young. The Leominster firefighter was promoted to Lieutenant during the August 11 meeting. Councilor Claire Freda read from a description submitted by Young himself because, as she said, she was â&#x20AC;&#x153;really impressedâ&#x20AC;? with Young and his accomplishments. Young was born and raised in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry, Tenth Mountain Div. and the National Guard, 181 Infantry. He has served on the Continued on page 17

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Celebrating safety during National Night Out at Riverside Photos & story by Heather Mazzaferro National Night Out is a nation-wide event that brings communities together with local public safety departments as a way of fostering healthy relationships. On August 5, the Leominster Police Department, Fire Department and other community organizations came together at Riverside Village on State Street in Leominster to meet residents, answer questions and have fun. The tone of the event was a

celebration, one of community and collaboration, music and food. Many organizations attended the event to offer their perspectives and educate both children and adults alike. Lilly the Hero Pitbull gave away kisses and inspiration. Lilly saved her unconscious owner by dragging her off of a train track in Shirley on May 3. Lilly lost her leg during the heroic act but has Continued on page 17

Leominster Auxiliary Police Officer Dan Johnson stands with Isiah Cummings, 5, of Leominster

Leominster man arrested in connection with multivehicle accident Sunday Submitted by the Office of Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. James O. Barrett, 26, of 81 Prospect St., Leominster, has been charged with larceny from a person over 65, the theft of a purse/ wallet from Kimballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm in Lancaster on Sunday. The purse/wallet belonged to a 76-year-old woman. The felony charge was brought by Lancaster Police Department and issued out of Clinton District Court. Lancaster Police Department and Leominster Police Department are also expected to seek multiple motor vehicle charges from the portions of the incident occurring in the respective communities. The Lancaster Police Department received a call about 3:34 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3 from a motorist who said he was following the suspect who was driving a blue Scion. Police pulled over the Scion on Route 117 near Schumacher Road, but the suspect pulled away before an arrest could be made. Police followed the vehicle, but stopped near the intersection with I-190 because of public safety concerns. After Lancaster police ended their pursuit, the Scion was involved in a crash involving three other vehicles about a mile away in Leominster. Nine people were injured, including Barrett. He remains hospitalized. First published on August 12 at leominsterchamp.com

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Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA. 2 Lots in the Garden of Faith. $2500.00 for both. Near the feature. Mary 508-886-4334. Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470 Worcester County Memorial Park Desirable â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Garden of the Gospelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, plot 127C with space for 1 or 2, $3600.00 or email best offer. Visit WCMP for a look - very nice. charlie@angelic.com Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, Ma. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080

Worcester Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of the Cross. Beautiful location. 1-4 nicely located burial plots. Plots adjacent to each other. Would provide a lovely resting place for your loved one. $2500.00 each (original price $4800.00 ea). Cathy 203-315-9291 ITEMS UNDER $2,014 2 Storage Shelves for a Cargo Van Like New. (1) 42 x 46 and (1) 54 x 46 $100 B/0 Call Box 508752-2768 (Paxton)* 6 foot oak toboggan with pad. Rare find. Excellent condition. $50.00. 508-425-1150 Bar Mirrors circa 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 1 Molson and 1 Busch Mirror. $30 for the pair. 978-534-0711

ITEMS UNDER $2,014 Bike - 24" Diamondback blue $35.00 508-340-2797 (Sutton) Black glass fireplace glass screen. 41"long x 26" tall. $25.00 cash, will deliver locally. 508 829-9240. Carrier for wheelchair etc. Fits normal trailer hitch, 68" x28" w/safety fold down ramp $300. 978-582-4692 noon-6. Custom Built Wooden Dollhouse w/ furniture. 6 rooms & attic. $150.00 Call 508-842-1181 Delta 10" Table Saw Hardly used. $65.00 508-752-1172 Full Length Mink Coat Size Medium. $800.00 or B/O 508734-8767 Imperial Crystal Glasses Around 24 pieces. $25.00 508-752-2425 Nat. Gas 360 degree heater Reznor 75K BTU will heat large area. $699 B/O Mike 860-9359105 New Bed Frame Adjustable. $25.00 508-755-7153

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YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Craft Fair! All Local & Handmade! Calvary’s 2nd Annual Craft Fair Saturday November 22nd, 10AM - 3PM 256 Parker Avenue Holden, MA Jewelery, blown glass, home goods, painted glass, knitted goods, homemade treats, soaps & more! Come Christmas Shopping!

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We are a local agency that places international students with loving host families throughout Worcester County. We are currently looking for host families residing in the area who would be willing to share their home, time and culture with our students. A generous stipend would be provided on a monthly basis. Please call 774-258-0862

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2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $5900.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662

Grafton, North. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that include HEAT & HOT WATER, off street parking, central vacuum and on site laundry. Starting at $895! 508-839-5775 1st and security APARTMENT FOR RENT MILLBURY 3RMS 1BD Close Mass Pike Rt. 20 & 146. Off st. prkg. Stove/refrig, hot water. $700/m 1st/sec. 508757-4610 Millbury, 2 bedroom $975, newly renovated includes hot water. Off street parking, on site laundry. 1st and second, 508-839-5775 call for bonus! RUTLAND CENTER 2BD Good condition. $795/m + utils. Refs req’d No pets/ No smoking. 978-257-0202 Worcester Greenhalge Street Spacious 2 BR Townhouse $1175 508-852-6001

Who said nothing in life is free? Run your four line ad for FREE for two weeks and then you have to the option to run your ad until it sells for $20! Or you may run your ad from the beginning until it sells for $20 (no refund if the item sells within the two weeks) SUBMIT ITEMS UNDER $2014 FOR FREE! Here’s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit... 1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com

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HOUSE FOR SALE For Sale By Owner Millbury: Beautiful French country brick front ranch. 2 car garge .3br 2ba (1 in master) hw flrs, carpet in br. C/A, SS Appl 3yrs old. low maint fenced in back yard with synthetic grass. Great room over garage. Asking $330,000. (negotiable) call 508 865 6916 to make an appt.

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

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. $15,500 508-829-2907 AUTOS 1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282 1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3500.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $25,000.00 978-422-6624 2001 Honda Accord Sedan 180000 miles. Dark Green ext/Tan Leather int $2,495. Runs great. franbriss@aol.com 508-869-6326

AUTOS 2002 Buick Century Special edition. 66,800 miles. Metallic green w/tan landau top. $3,500.00 508-865-9746 2006 Honda S2000 Silver exterior Black interior. Florida car new top. Less than 60k miles. $12,900 508-816-0141 2007 Hyundai Azera Dark green. 4dr. Loaded. Under 40K miles. Always been garaged, mint cond. Asking $12,200.00 508-754-4670 Paxton 2008 Cadillac DTS 4DR. White pearl/tan. Good condition. 118K miles. Extras. $10,000.00 Firm 508-835-3751 Classic Car 1957 Chevy Bel Air 4dr hardtop. Total frame off resto. New 350 crate motor. Appraised at $47,500, only 5,000 miles since resto. $30,000 OBO. Call Len cell 508-789-3436 Millbury, MA BOATS 12’ Sundolphin KLN Jon Boat w/galvanized trailer. 55lb thrust Minnkota motor. 2 life jackets, anchor. 2 swivel seats. Battery & charger. Exc. cond. $1,200.00 or B/O Dave 978537-2536

AUTO/TRUCK 1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $15,000 or B/O Call 508-304-1558 Jon

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AUTO/TRUCK 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084 2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $8000.00 Call 978-466-6043

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Ellen Benz

STEVEN KING

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“My first language was broken English,” said Ellen Benz, the daughter of immigrant parents who arrived in the U.S. the year she was born. Benz, a graduate of Worcester Academy then Wellesley College, has lived in France, Germany and Israel, and taught English as a Second Language while living in Germany. Familiar with the concept of living in a house where English is not spoken, Benz brings a unique perspective to the executive director’s position with the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester.

The Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester (LVGW) is in its 41st year, what can you tell me about the program? It was founded in 1973 and at its core is its one-to-one tutoring program. Initially, when it was founded, it was geared towards adult basic literacy, helping those adults for whatever the reason be, it undiagnosed reading disability, missed school due to illness, the students did not have the reading and writing levels that they needed to function in society. It very quickly morphed into an ESL [English as a Second Language] center of instruction with more and more immigrants coming. Our goal has always been to service those students who walk into our door immediately and depending on the number of students we were able to match them relatively quickly to a tutor who would help them with their individual needs. Whether that be preparing for the citizenship test, getting a driver’s license, speaking to their children’s teachers at school or getting a job. As the list for these services grew longer and longer, almost 10 years ago in 2005 our Literacy Academy was established, that’s our second major program. So right now we have two core programs: our one-to-one tutoring and our group ESL classes. The group ESL classes range from beginner survival English, those students who don’t speak a word, to more advanced conversation and reading, writing and grammar.

How much of a need is there in and around the city for programs like this? That’s a really interesting question; according to the Brookings Institute there are now 37,000 people, adults in the Greater Worcester Area, who are in need of ESL

instruction. So the need is huge. I’m sure you know that Worcester was designated a refuge resettlement community in 2010 and as such the need has just skyrocketed.

You’ve been executive director for a few months now, how is it going? It’s going wonderful, I’ve got a great staff here and we’ve launched some new initiatives, we’ve worked together and now have a new Literacy Academy coordinator for our ESL classes who’s working 30 hours a week. In January we will be launching a program called English for Work, which is geared towards helping our students obtain and retain employment and also advance in their careers. Overall it’s been a really gratifying experience working with the students, staff and the volunteers. There’s so much energy and positive feelings, I’m very grateful to everyone who works with this organization.

There are over 130 Proliteracy trained tutors affiliated with LVGW, what are some of the different languages they deal with? We are now up to 160 trained tutors. The major languages that come to us, about 20 percent that come to us are Spanish speaking. We have a very large contingent of Arab speaking, we have Portuguese, we have Albanian, Russian. In fact we just put together a whole program called “Who We Are,” which we’ve translated into 15 different languages, exactly what we do.

How are the tutors recruited and trained? We go out into the community, through our marketing and publicity efforts, in fact yesterday I spoke at Congregation Beth Israel. I know that Emma Britton was at the Boylston library a few months ago

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recruiting tutors. And really just through word of mouth and targeting different organizations that we know would have that population like the JCC, they’re helping us. Our job is to go out there and speak to groups of people who have time and an interest to help us with something like this.

When a student enrolls in the program, roughly how long are they with you? It really varies because our population is very transient. Typically a student comes to us, they have to wait maybe a month or two to get a match during which time they may enroll in group ESL classes. Matches are typically about nine months but there are some that go for years. They build a very nice bond between the student and the tutor.

The one-to-one English language tutoring and Basic Literacy for Adults are offered for free; how is LVGW funded? We are most grateful to local philanthropic support including the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. We’re very grateful to the large ones in Worcester like the Fletcher Foundation, Fuller, Alden, Stoddard and Ellsworth. We really benefit quite a bit from the local funders and in addition we are one of 12 affiliates of Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts (LVM) so we receive a large amount from the Department of Education, which

comes through LVM to us.

Tell me about some of the success stories? The programs that we are launching and the way they are being received. Success stories really lie in our students and their success. Those students, who come to us hardly knowing any words of English and a year or two later have a job, I can site one of our board members, Silvia Uatari-Glaser, she’s a huge success story. Silvia originally came from Brazil but is of Japanese origin, she came here a couple of years ago together with her new husband Drew who is from this area, really not speaking any English. I believe she was a physical therapist in Brazil and she was one of our students and she is now a medical interpreter at UMASS helping others and she is also on our board. Her husband Drew, seeing how much of a benefit his wife received, he signed up to be a tutor and he meets once a week with a student. There are so many of those types of stories. Our Student of the Year, Shaymaa Mohamed, is now actually working as a shelver here at the library; she has a goal to go to college. I believe she was at university in Jordan and came here, minimal English and she’s really making something of herself. Our students are our success stories. -Steven King, Writer and Photographer

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