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Worcester Housing Authority announces Worcester shooting victim identified 500-plus new Section 8 vouchers As the agency he runs is reportedly being scrutinized over a program aimed at encouraging residents to escape public housing, former Mayor Ray Mariano is announcing plans to issue more than 500 Section 8 vouchers that will allow “desperate” families to enter the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA).

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The Worcester Center for Crafts held its three-day Holiday Festival of Crafts fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-30 with 60 vendors selling their handcrafted wares. Photos by Steven King.

Police have identified the victim of a Sunday night shooting on Duncannon Avenue as 34-year-old George Saydee of Worcester. As investigators continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, police said they responded to a report of gunshots around 11 p.m. Sunday night, Nov. 30 in the Wexford Village complex. Officers found Saydee suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Confusion reigns as city postpones vote on tax rates Walter Bird Jr.

etting the tax rate in Worcester is proving to be quite taxing. City councilors this week were expected to listen to impassioned pleas from advocates for homeowners and the business community before settling on new residential and commercial/industrial property tax rates. Instead, their daunting task was put off for a week after a “human error” led to some confusion over the tax rate impact on owners of condominiums and two- and three-family homes. It led to a public apology from City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. and a decision by Mayor Joe Petty to postpone the annual tax classification hearing until Tuesday, Dec. 9. “It was a human error in backup documentation,” Augustus said at this week’s Council meeting of the reason for putting off the hearing for a week. The mistake involved a backup report attached to documents given to councilors last month that outlined the various tax rate options for fiscal 2015. The backup report included the potential impact of each rate on condos and two- and three-family homes. Those figures, but not the tax rates, were inaccurate because of what officials said was a mistake made with the formula used to calculate the tax rate impacts. Instead of calculating the impact from the

change between the fiscal 2014 and 2015 rates, the formula calculated impacts based on changes in the rates from fiscal 2013 to fiscal 2015. As a result the amounts were higher than they should have been. “I apologize to the council and the public for the error in the backup documentation for the hearing,” Augustus said, acknowledging the ensuing confusion. “The original report that went out to the Council was 100-percent correct as it relates to the tax rate options table. There is no question about the accuracy of that part of the report. There is no question on assessed values. When you look at the change that should have been calculated from fiscal 20142015, it was an amount reflecting fiscal 2013-2015. That’s why the numbers were higher than they should have been. Again, I apologize for the error that was made.” Assessor Bill Ford acknowledged he was responsible for the mistake, although Augustus said he signed off on the original report and was ultimately responsible. At-Large City Councilor Rick Rushton said the discovery of the mistake showed the positive result of listening to residents. “This is proof that the public’s input matters,” he said. “It’s always important to listen and have our ears open ... This could have been quite a logistical nightmare.” District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri also said the public plays a “very active role,”

while acknowledging the administration for admitting there was an issue and a problem. While Ford made a mistake, At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman said the assessor was “responsive to the number of phone calls I made to him last week.” He said if the error had not been recognized, councilors probably would have made a decision on the tax rates based on information they thought was correct. The residential taxpayer advocacy group AWARE had come out before this week’s Council meeting in favor of postponing the hearing because of what it said were “major flaws within the tax rate table information provided by the assessor.” According to AWARE, led by director Joan Crowell, it would be unfair to taxpayers to determine the tax rate using “questionable data.” “The conflicting information ... should not be ignored,” Crowell said. “It is impossible to adopt any tax rate that would make sense if the information as provided in the questionable tax rate table [is] used.” With the error corrected, councilors head into next week’s hearing with a decision to make: satisfy business owners by adopting a favorable commercial, industrial and personal tax rate while alienating homeowners, or go with a reasonable residential tax rate and risk sending a bad message to the business community.

WOO-TOWN INDE X There was something about having a white Thanksgiving that just seemed right. +1

Worcester Police did an outstanding job dealing with protesters in the city recently. Give credit where credit is due. +3

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The Boston Globe keeps showing Worcester the love, the latest example being a story on the city working to become a real college town. +1

The current residential tax rate is $19.54 per $1,000 valuation and $30.83 for commercial, industrial and personal properties. Advocates for a low residential tax rate say that community has shouldered the lion’s share of the tax burden for years. Contributing to the debate is the general consensus that the city erred when it switched to a dual tax rate several years ago. Adopting a single tax rate, however, could prove devastating to residential property owners, who would pay $23.44 this fiscal year. The medial residential tax bill would go up more than $600. Instead, residential property tax advocates such as the AWARE Coalition are calling for the lowest possible rate of $18.67. That would result in a commercial, industrial and personal property tax rate of $35.17. The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is asking for a residential rate of $20.29 and a commercial, industrial and personal property rate of $31.20. Both the Chamber and AWARE would agree to compromise rates, with the Chamber suggesting a residential rate that does not go below $20.10 and a commercial rate that does not top $31.66. AWARE, meanwhile would not settle for a residential rate higher than $19.46 or a commercial, industrial and personal property rate lower than $33.24.

Black Friday may be a tradition, but encouraging people to leave their families on Thanksgiving Day to save a buck is a bit too much. -3

Area consumers had a chance to shop for Christmas and help local businesses on Small Business Saturday, something we can definitely get behind. +4

Holy Cross Assistant Professor K.J. Rawson’s move to create a digital database of the work toward transgender rights may be controversial, but it is also a bold and innovative approach. +2

Worcester-area celebs such as the Sharks, Hank Stolz, Sherman Whitman and others rang the bell for the Salvation Army outside WalMart the day after Thanksgiving. +3

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On the other hand, parts of Worcester lost power because of the storm. -1

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‘Golden Hero’ to be honored for putting fire safety lessons to use at Illyrian Gardens Walter Bird Jr.

Fire Division’s Public Education and Risk Reduction program, are what really saved the day. “From [Spring’s] training, I went right into remember mode, what I’m supposed to do,” Vancelette said of the incident. “Shut the oven door, cut off the oxygen, make sure all the knobs are turned off, get out of the apartment and call the fire department.” Heading back to her apartment, Vancelette

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usan Vancelette knows how dangerous smoke and fire can be. She lost a brother who died when he was 19 after falling asleep in his Marine barracks while smoking. Her father was badly burned while trying to dispose of several of his wife’s rushes that had caught fire from a nearby fireplace in their home. And when her children were young, a fire broke out in the Cutler Street home they shared with Vancelette’s sister-in-law 68 percent of all residential building fires and her kids at the time. were caused by unattended and other unsafe Now 68, Vancelette recently cooking practices in 2012. 69 percent of experienced another dangerous brush with the dangers of fire residential fires originated in the kitchen. inside Illyrian Gardens on -According to the Massachusetts Salisbury Street, where she lives. Fire Incident Reporting System This time, no one was hurt, no one killed - and Worcester Fire Department inspector Jeffrey spotted something she had not previously Spring gives all the credit to Vancelette for Susan Vancelette talks with Worcester noticed - a fire alarm next to her door. saving the day, even if she is somewhat fire inspector Jeffrey Spring. “I was like, ‘I’m pulling this,’” she said. “I reluctant to accept the praise. ran in, picked up the phone and called the It was an early September evening when being given as part of the DFS’ new Senior the 31-year department veteran said. “She Fire Department.” a tired Vancelette answered the door to her Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) actually saved some lives here at Illyrian Firefighters responded and discovered third-floor apartment and was greeted by program. It is an offshoot of the Student Gardens.” Vancelette’s neighbor had stored plastic her visibly upset Albanian neighbor, who Awareness of Fire Education program, which The state Department of Fire Services also kitchen ware inside the stove. That, said spoke enough English to implore Vancelette considers her a hero, he said, and that is why has proven quite successful since its inception Vancelette, is what ignited the flames. As to hurry to her apartment. When she got on Friday, Dec. 5 Spring, Fire Chief Gerry in the fall of 1995. Since then, the average firefighters responded, many tenants were there, Vancelette opened the door to find Dio, representatives from DFS and others will annual number of fire deaths involving kids outside, having been shepherded there by black smoke filling the apartment. She went present Vancelette with an award during a under 18 has dropped 72 percent, according Vancelette, who nonetheless does not think into the kitchen, leaving her neighbor in the ceremony at the apartment complex at 2 p.m. to the DFS. There have been 259 documented she did anything overly special. hallway, and discovered a “roaring fire” in Vancelette jokes that the Pope will be Young Heroes since that program was “I don’t feel like anybody’s hero,” she said. the oven. unable to attend. initially funded. Vancelette will be celebrated “I feel like I just did what you’re supposed to In an instant, Vancelette sprang into “It’s overwhelming,” she said of the honor. as a Golden Hero. do.” action. No doubt the experiences she had “I didn’t expect any of this.” As a senior citizen, Vancelette has learned Spring and others, however, see it a little early in life played a part, but she said the That, said Spring, is what makes her a many of the lessons taught to youngsters. different. lessons she learned during a fire safety continued on page 7 worthy choice to receive the award, which is “Susan did what I call a heroic act,” class taught by Spring, who teaches the

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MASSPIRG hosts 29th annual Trouble in Toyland Report presentation Josh Lyford

watch out for unsafe toys.” Basmajian went on to explain that there are several major safety concerns for children. These include choking hazards, high-volume issues, toxic material and highstrength magnets. According to the organization, at least 60 children have choked to death on toy parts, balloons or other choking hazards between 2005 and 2012. However, in the last year, approximately 86,000 toys have been recalled. Basmajian used a tiara as an example, he showed how small pieces could easily be removed by a child and swallowed, as well as a toy shopping cart with plastic lemons that posed a choking hazard. “We’re particularly concerned with toys based on food because it is a reasonable assumption that children might think they can eat it,” he explained. Toys made with toxic material were a large focus of the press conference, with examples

he Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) released its 29th annual “Trouble in Toyland” toy safety survey at the YMCA’s 75 Shore Dr. location Tuesday, Dec. 2. The event played out over the joyful din of some of the YMCA’s 2- to 3-year-old visitors. Speakers from MASSPIRG and the YMCA spoke on the importance of toy safety. Senator Harriette Chandler was originally slated to speak, but did not attend the event. According to Michael Basmajian, organizer and advocate for MASSPIRG, dangerous and toxic toys can be found in places consumers might not expect, like dollar stores, online retailers and even large retailers like Wal-Mart. “The message today is really clear,” said Basmajian. “We need to protect our young children from unsafe toys and we need to make sure that our parents and caregivers

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Children play as Michael Basmajian, an associate with MASSPIRG, talks about this year’s problem toys. like a sheriff’s badge over the lead limit, a tambourine with 9 times the legal limit of chromium and a rubber duck with dangerous chemicals presented. Other toys raised alarm in different ways.

High-power magnets can cause severe internal damage when more than one is swallowed and the organization said that since 2012, there have been 2,900 ingestions treated in the emergency room, with one death. Loud toys are also a concern with one in seven children aged 6-17 showing signs of hearing loss. The YMCA’s Executive Director of Early Education, Suzanne Medine, also asked that parents and caregivers cut down children’s time with their eyes locked on-screen, whether that be televisions, computers or tablets. While the survey uncovers many potentially dangerous issues, Basmajian said that the organization still has plenty of work ahead of them. “There are many more hazards in children’s toys that we still need to address,” said Basmajian. You can find out more on MASSPIRG at Masspirg.org and you can find more on toy safety at Toysafetytips.org.

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Like some of her younger counterparts, she was able to put them into practice. “She did everything by the letter,” said Spring, who has taught fire safety at Illyrian Gardens the past two years. His classes cover a number of potential fire threats, such as cooking, storms and candles. “Unattended cooking is the number one cause of fire, nationally,” Spring said. While she had learned about smother fires when she was a Girl Scout, Vancelette said she had been doing many things wrong, such as hanging towels from the stove door or storing items inside the oven. She is not alone in not always being aware of the potential dangers. “It is amazing how much you can teach a person about fire safety, and how much they don’t know,” Spring said, adding he “thoroughly” enjoys teaching fire safety. "I teach fire safety like somebody's life depends on it," said Spring, who earned an award of his own this year when he was named Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year in Massachusetts. Vancelette's actions came when more than one person's life depended on it, even though she downplays what she did. "I felt like I just reacted with what I learned to do," she said. "I did what I knew to do. What choice did I have? I don't feel I should get accolades."

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A STRONG DEFENSE:

Police Chief Gary Gemme is not afraid to let folks know how he feels sometimes. Earlier this week was one of those times. Just prior to an award ceremony celebrating two of his police officers and a member of the Army National Guard, Gemme struck a firm tone as he addressed comments made by some speakers at a City Council meeting last month. They had shown up the same day as protesters marched through city streets in protest of a grand jury decision in the Ferguson shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer. Some of the people who spoke that night suggested a “systemic” pattern of racism in the Police Department. One woman went so far as to say she had spoken with several prostitutes in the city, and that most of them said they had been raped by police. Gemme called some of the remarks “downright insulting to the men and women of the Police Department.” Saying he observes his cops’ actions every day, he said he was “extremely proud” of the Department. “When people say there are systemic problems, they need to wake up to reality,” the chief said. When he was finished talking, each and every person gathered in the second-floor squad room at the Police Station gave him a round of applause.

POWER COUPLE? If you don’t know the

names Dante Comparetto and Martha Assefa in Worcester, well you’re simply not paying attention. When it comes to community activism and city pride, you’d be hard-pressed to find two more dedicated folks. Agree or disagree politically, Comparetto and Assefa, who count each other as their SO (significant other), have taken part in or organized rallies in support of a variety of causes, including education. Assefa recently served as regional field director for Raise UP MA, advocating to increase the minimum wage and to pass a ballot question regarding earned sick time for employees. On Tuesday, she was appointed to the city’s Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). Comparetto is a visible face around town and has served on various boards and commissions in Worcester. Assefa puts it this way: “As organizers and partners in crime, Dante and I are always working together to address economic inequality facing our community.”

A BETTER LIFE: With one of his program’s

under fire from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Ray Mariano, is not about to go gently into that good night. He may be headed for a showdown with the agency that first approved, then unapproved a controversial plan to require those living in public housing under the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) to either get a job, go to school or get out. There were multiple intents behind the plan, including freeing up space for the thousands of families and individuals on the waiting list. The WHA is just now getting to applicants from 2010. In the meantime, Mariano is touting the accomplishments of his “A Better Life” (ABL) program, which HUD is now questioning. According to the former mayor, of 105 clients, only 31 percent were employed before entering the program. That number is now 87 percent. Clients have seen their annual earnings increase by 28 percent, according to Mariano, from $14,981 to $19,206. Currently, 55 percent of the clients are engaged in some kind of educational pursuit, compared to 14.5 percent when they started ABL. That, Mariano noted, is an increase of 379 percent. In addition, clients have seen an increase of 52 percent overall in personal savings, and an overall reduction of debt by 11 percent. “These results are only preliminary,” Mariano said. “There is a great deal more work to do. but it should be clear that our program is working and that our residents are on their way to self-sufficiency and a better life.”

BAD SUSAN: When she was a child, Susan Vancelette was, as she puts it, a square peg in

a round hole in a family full of round pegs. As a result, the 68-year-old soon-to-be recipient of a fire safety award for her actions in helping a neighbor during an oven fire at Illyrian Gardens earlier this year, earned a nickname: Bad Susan. Or, as her mother called her in her native tongue: “Mauvais Susan, la tete comme un roc.” It means “Bad Susan, head like a rock.” Or just plain stubborn, for short.

JUNIOR BRAVEHEARTS: The people behind the Worcester Bravehearts baseball team, Worcester’s entry into the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL), have 8

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CARPE (PER) DIEM! We can’t wait to see how this goes over, but among the recommended reforms from the Special Advisory Commission that was appointed in September to review compensation for the state’s Constitutional Officers and the Legislature is the elimination of per diem payments. State lawmakers, if you did not know, are eligible for travel reimbursement. For some legislators, such as state Sen. Stephen Brewer, who resides in Barre, the per diems would seem to make sense. Then again, Brewer is retiring. Another suggested reform involves determining the biennial adjustment in legislative pay by using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis to measure the quarterly change in salaries and wages in Massachusetts for the most recent eight quarters. What a novel idea, eh? The Commission also put forth recommendations on compensation, suggesting that any pay increases must be cost neutral to taxpayers. Now that’s something Worcesteria can get behind! Other suggestions include: a $185,000 salary for the governor and a housing allowance of $65,000, since Mass is one of just six states that do not provide their governor a residence or housing allowance; a $175,000 salary for attorney general and treasurer/ receiver general; a $165,000 salary for lieutenant governor - which is $35,000 less than what ex LG Tim Murray is earning as head of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce; and a $175,000 compensation for the House speaker and Senate president. Another recommendation is to increase legislative office expenses to $10,000 for lawmakers whose districts are within a 50-mile radius of Boston, and to $15,000 for those outside that radius. “While any recommendation to increase compensation for state leaders may be controversial, the Commission believes these increases are appropriate based on the data we reviewed and the recommended reforms are important for public trust,” Commission Chair Ira Jackson said. Ah, but what do voters believe? GO TOWARD THE LIGHT: We hate Top 10 lists, but sometimes you come across one that is fairly unique, like one from USA Today that ranked the 10 best holiday candlelight experiences in the country. Worcester made the cut with the Salisbury Mansion, which features decorations throughout the house showcasing the different holiday traditions that have been celebrated there from 1860-1960. MOVOTO WHO? And then there are lists like the one from Movoto, a real estate brokerage firm. Never heard of them, but they named Worcester the fourth most dangerous place in Massachusetts, behind Chelsea, Springfield and Boston. The way Movoto saw it, Worcester had a high number of overall crimes, including 8,190 in 2012. Based on a population of more than 183,000, “that’s about .04 crimes per person, and that’s, well, that’s a lot,” according to Movoto. 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. And be sure to visit worcestermagazine.com every day for what’s new in Worcester.

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t was a rough week at North High; the second bomb threat in a month was more than a nuisance. Kids and adults alike were tired of dropping everything, trudging out into frigid temps and waiting for dogs to sniff 1,300 lockers, simply because some nitwit with a telephone had too much time on his hands. We headed up the road to the EcoTarium, and the staff there was as welcoming as they could manage, given that nearly 1,400 people suddenly descended upon their tranquil digs. Bomb threats mean no stopping to grab coats, so many students shivered in shirtsleeves, teeth chattering. Finally, 25 school buses were dispatched to alleviate the museum’s burden. I found myself in the stairwell of an idling short bus stuffed with 40-plus kids, all but three of whom were girls. Not just any girls – I was on the bus with the stomp team. For two hours, I listened to Beyonce’s greatest hits, sung at decibels guaranteed to make me eligible for a hearing aid. And I had a blast. In fact, every teacher I spoke with who manned a bus said the kids they supervised were, for the most part, calm, cheerful and patient. And LOUD. But, hey, I’ll take loud over whiny and impatient any day. Leave that behavior to the adults in these situations. No devices were found, and we filed back in, hungry, to a scrambled schedule. K-9 units trotted on their way, the FBI agents finally disappeared in that weird way they have of vanishing without notice. Two days later, I saw the stomp team again – this time, on stage in the auditorium of North High. The same girls who serenaded me through a crisis stomped their stuff in the name of justice, at a TEDx event held at the school the following Saturday. For those unfamiliar with TEDx programs, these events are the offspring of TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) talks, the brainstorm of media entrepreneurs Richard Saul Wurman, Harry Marks and Chris Anderson, creator of Sapling Foundation, a private nonprofit that goes by the slogan “Ideas Worth Spreading.” TED events are viral phenomena, and TEDx events are planned and coordinated independently under a free license granted by TED. Through the use of TED talk videos and live speakers, presenters follow a common thread. Designed to “spark

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deep conversation and connections at a local level,” North’s TEDx centered on the theme of justice, “for self, others and the world.” It’s no secret that North has had its share of bad press – some deserved, some inflated, exaggerated and just plain untrue. It’s that sour reputation that Dr. Richard Howarth wanted to dispel by organizing this event. Howarth has taught science at North for 20 years, and was recently named Department Chair. His affection for the school and his desire to see it restored to its former status as a respected institution of learning inspired the 43-year-old Howarth to create something positive. “I wanted students involved in the North High community to have a forum, to share their experiences and inspire others with their stories,” said Howarth. To that end, he brought together a wonderful crazy-quilt of presenters, from the North High Drum Line, to Worcester City Councilor Sarai Rivera, who spoke passionately about her adopted sons, to Nashua student Deepika Kurup, the 2012 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist who is developing ways to provide the people of her native India with clean drinking water. And of course, the North High stomp team, who wowed the audience with their energy and skills. Students shared personal tales of perseverance through dialogue and poetry. North alumni Michelangelo Mangual, now a successful barber with a thriving business in Worcester’s Canal District, spoke frankly and engagingly about his years in the streets and the path he chose over the gang life that beckoned so seductively. The event was many months in the planning for Howarth, fellow teachers Jackie Latino, Michael Thibodeau and videographer Amy Devlin. For Howarth, the minute details and hours devoted to turning one Saturday morning into a moment to remember was worth the sweat and worry. “I’m extremely happy for the North students who took the risk to speak on stage,” said Howarth. “They have something unique to put on a resume. How many kids can put ‘TEDx speaker’ on a college application?” Personally, if I’m ever stranded on a school bus again, I hope it’s with the North stomp team. Trust me – Beyonce’s greatest hits beat Christmas music any day, and those girls know how to shake up the bus.

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATED AT HOLY CROSS The College of the Holy Cross celebrates the Christmas season this year with two traditions. First, an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place Thursday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. on the O’Kane porch with a holiday musical performance by student groups and the boys choir from Nativity School of Worcester. Rev. James Hayes, S.J., associate chaplin for Mission, will light the tree and give a blessing. Santa will make an appearance, mingle with the crowd and pose for holiday photos. Seasonal refreshments, including cookies, hot chocolate and cider will be served. The following week on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., the college will hold its annual Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols in the St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Seasonal music by the College Choir and the Holy Cross Chamber Singers will be accompanied by scripture readers by members of the college community. This religious service is based on one celebrated every year at King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, England. Both of these events are free and open to the public. College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St., Worcester.

ANNA MARIA COLLEGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Anna Maria College (AMC) presents its annual Christmas Concert, An Evening of Lessons and Carols, at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church in Boylston on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature selections from Robert Shaw Robert Russell Bennett’s “The Many Moods of Christmas,” performed by the AMC College Choir and the Wind Ensemble. The service portion of the evening will be led by Rev. Manuel Clavijo, director of Campus Ministry at AMC, and will include readings by representatives from the campus community. The event is free and open to the public. St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, 630 Cross St., Boylston.

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The Gift of Giving

August N. Corso

As the end of the year approaches with an extra chill in the air and hopes and dreads of snow all around, we find ourselves in anticipation of what is the “happiest season of all” with Thanksgiving having just passed and the traditional gift-giving holidays just around the corner. The time has come to gather with family, make holiday plans and spend as much on presents as one’s budget allows. For far too many, however, the holidays are just another season to push through while hoping what’s on the other side is a little better than where they are now.

Hunger and homelessness are the first place our minds go when we think of those in need this time of year, but there are many others who could use extra support, including the ill, the unemployed, and those in need of things many of us take for granted day to day: emotional support, safety and someone to listen. The holiday season is not only the busiest for malls and mail carriers, it is also when nonprofits and charities receive the most donations, financial or otherwise, from people looking to spread good cheer.

TIME OF GIVING Why is it that many people

dig deep during the holiday season to give back when the opportunity has been present year-round? Maybe it’s the connotations of “The Giving Season” that make 12

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us want to give money and time to others, or maybe it’s the Salvation Army ringing bells at store entrances that remind us that people are hungry while we shop for food.

“I have been [with Pathways for Change] for 15 years and I’ve been trying to determine trends, predictability, but there really isn’t any,” said Heidi Sue LeBoeuf, Counseling & Advocacy director with the sexual violence and rape crisis center. LeBouef’s observations are ones seen by other nonprofits; there are no trends from season to season, there are not more people in need this time of year, unless the economy takes a downturn. Nonetheless, the influx of donations

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during the holidays is much appreciated by organizations who, thanks to the community support, can provide impoverished families with a holiday dinner, or ensure every child has something to open on Christmas morning. Donations made during the holiday season also offer something special to those who give. “Donations given in lieu of gifts I think are more meaningful,” said Allie Tellier, executive director with Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL). “Giving a gift of $35, which is what I think is what the average person spends on someone else for the holidays, giving a gift of that size to an organization, like ourselves, goes so far, it immediately impacts the animals.” A donation in someone’s name is not only a simple way to give while keeping one’s self from stressing over what material things

to buy someone, but it shows compassion. “I’m really happy to see more gifts in lieu of actual materialistic things because I think that it shows the generosity that our community has,” said Tellier. “We rely on the generosity of our donors for everything we do.” WARL is Worcester’s only animal shelter, priding itself on the quality care it strives to provide its animals in the limited intake shelter. There are costs, though, both monetary and the cost of time. It is the latter, Tellier said, WARL hopes to receive this season in addition to animal care products. “No matter if it is Christmas, or Mardi Gras, or a snowstorm, we are always in need of volunteers, even though we may be closed to the public for one day...we’re still here. The animals still need to be cared for.” It is the work of volunteers and community

{ coverstory } members that allows WARL to share stories like the one of a six-month-old puppy, Journey, who was found at four-months-old in a duffle bag outside a bar. WARL was able to pick up the pup and bring him to a vet on staff to help treat the mites that caused him to lose all his fur and then place him with a foster family. Two months later, Journey’s fur has begun to grow back and he’s looking healthier and happier every day and because of the support from volunteers and foster families, Journey “went from a duffle bag to a king size bed.” Donations and time are just a couple ways to give to WARL. The biggest way is to give an animal a home. “I think what needs to be paid attention to is the senior animals who are really deserving of homes, especially during colder months, they really just want somewhere nice to call home and retire.”

MAKING THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL FOR ALL October through December

is ridden with food drives, toy drives and coat collections galore and where, you may ask, does all of this go? Well there’s more than one answer to that, but one of the most notable organizations collecting all these things in Worcester is Friendly House. Established in 1920, Friendly House has rooted itself deep into the Worcester community providing an assortment of services from shelter and hunger relief, to afterschool programs through the Boys and Girls Club. Providing housing, summer meal programs, emergency need services and immigration services, as well as serving as a food pantry, there is little Friendly House doesn’t do. During the holidays, the organization steps up and provides

families with items they need to make the holidays special, from Thanksgiving dinners, to toys during the giving season.

Two years ago, Friendly House, with the help of families in the community, made Christmas possible for a mother and her six children. Friendly House received a call a week before Christmas from one of the older children saying, “My mother doesn’t have anything for us for Christmas.” Families around the community pulled together to adopt the family and together they brought them a Christmas miracle. “On Christmas Eve the family received toys all wrapped, a Christmas tree, and food for Christmas and afterwards,” recalled Gordon Hargrove, executive director for Friendly House. “The mother just broke down and cried. It was such an emotional time for her. If it wasn’t for the generosity of caring families in the community, this would be one family that definitely would not have anything for Christmas.” This was not the end of the help the family received from Friendly House. Following Christmas, Friendly House partnered with the families who had adopted the family in need and pulled them out of the rundown apartment they were living in and found them a better home and provided them with donated furniture. Friendly House supports many others in the same way providing housing and employment services to help people become independent, and checking back in to ensure they are continuing to be able to support themselves. At Veteran’s Inc., the focus is to help those who have served their country and are now struggling to make ends meet. A large part of the work done at Veteran’s Inc. is helping veterans reintegrate into civilian life. “When they’re away...life goes on here. When they come back, things could be different and they may not have a support system,” said Amanda Riik, Communications and Events manager with Veterans Inc., an organization founded in Worcester in 1991. Veterans Inc. has served over 55,000 veterans to date by providing housing, job training, counseling and food services. Along with its day-to-day services, Veterans Inc. also provides gifts to veterans during the holidays. “I’ve been one of the staff members to pass out the gifts around the holiday season and we’re talking about new underwear, undershirts, the basic necessities,” said Riik, “and to see the faces of the veterans just getting [those items], they’re so happy because they don’t have the money to get these things.”

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ABBY’S HOUSE

52 High St., Worcester Contact Jean Anger, 508-756-5486 or jean@ abbyshouse.org Abby’s House provides shelter, housing and advocacy for homeless, battered and low-income women and their children. What to Give: New twin sheets, twinsize blankets, pillows, towels, travel coffee cups, travel water bottles, socks, gloves, hats and scarves, new underwear size 6, 7 and 8, slippers (any size), car ice scrapers, umbrellas, gift cards to CVS, Price Rite, Walgreens, Price Chopper, Stop and Shop, Wal-Mart, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Target.

AIDS PROJECT WORCESTER

85 Green St., Worcester; entrance is off of Plymouth Street AIDS Project Worcester provides wraparound psycho-social supportive services such as housing, mental health, nutrition, peer and medical case management to folks infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. They currently serve 500 HIV-positive individuals and their 1,500 affected family members. They offer free HIV and Hepatitis C testing six days a week. They are also the Narcan training and distribution site for Central Massachusetts, offering free Narcan training to intravenous drug users and their friends and families. What to Give: Toys, personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, lotion, combs, toothbrushes, etc.), non-perishable food items (preferably ones high in protein and fat).

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF WORCESTER

Harrington Clubhouse, 65 Tainter St., Worcester 12-8 p.m. or by appointment. Donors can contact Liz Hamilton, assistant executive director, at 508-754-2686 ext. 205 or lhamilton@bgcworcester.org to schedule a drop-off time. The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester is a youth development agency that provides programs and support for children ages 5-18. During the holiday season, it provides toys and gift cards to over 2,000 Club kids. In addition, last year the Club assisted over 100 families by providing them with gift cards to purchase food for holiday meals. It also hosted a holiday party for all Club members a couple days before Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus, when donated gifts were distributed to youth. What to Give: New, unwrapped toys for children ages 5-12, gift cards for teen members, gift cards for families to purchase food for holiday meals, art and school supplies for programs at the Club, and wrapping paper for volunteers who will be wrapping the donated gifts during a wrapping party on Saturday, Dec. 13. There is also an option to adopt a family, which would consist of purchasing toys/gift cards for the children, as well as providing

support for the parents. To adopt a Club family, please contact Liz Hamilton, assistant executive director, at 508-754-2686 ext. 205 or lhamilton@bgcworcester.org.

BROKEN TAIL RECUE, INC.

14 Cronin Brook Way, Millbury Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. They work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. They do not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality of life due to untreatable medical conditions. All animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed, or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully-screened permanent homes. “We are proud to have a 100-percent spay/neuter rate on the canines, felines and rabbits that we adopt out. No animal leaves unaltered!” What to Give: High-quality dog and cat food (ex. Artemis, Blue Buffalo, Canidae, Innova, Merrick, Orijen, Taste of the Wild, Wellness, Fedwell), dog and cat treats, wire crates (in good condition), cat litter, leashes, collars and harnesses in good condition.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

10 Hammond St., Worcester. 508-798-0191 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester provides diverse services throughout Worcester County for elders, single households, families, children and people with developmental disabilities. They serve people of all faiths and no faith tradition who have a need for services with particular focus on assisting low-income and vulnerable populations. Services include: basic needs and food pantries, holidaydelivered meals and holiday dinners, adult basic education, home care, adult services for the disabled, senior employment, adoption history and search, parent aide and parent education, a residential substance abuse program, and a shelter for homeless families. What to Give: Food cards to area supermarkets, gift cards to Wal-Mart, pharmacies and other area stores, personal hygiene items such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste and other items, diapers (all sizes) and diaper wipes, warm hats, gloves, scarfs and socks for adults and children, new clothing items, particularly warm jackets.

CENTRO LAS AMERICAS

11 Sycamore St., Worcester Centro Las Americas provides emergency food for low-income individuals and their families and adult family care serving disabled adults ages 16 and up.

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What to Give: Non-perishable food and some meat like turkey and or ham.

CHILDREN’S FRIEND, INC.

21 Cedar St., Worcester www.childrensfriend.org Children’s Friend is the oldest child and family service agency in Central Massachusetts, celebrating 165 years of service. Their mission is to improve the lives of children and those who love them serving children and families whose lives have been affected by difficulties including abuse, neglect, family instability, death, substance abuse, and mental, emotional and physical problems. Children’s Friend helps them through the provision of the highest quality of services designed to meet the mental and emotional needs of children and strengthen families. Children’s Friend provides high-level professional mental health services, adoption and related services, training and education, including parenting skills that enable young parents to nurture their children appropriately, early childhood education and grief support. What to Give: Gift cards of any amount to local grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and Target that will be distributed to needy families.

DEVEREUX MASSACHUSETTS

60 Miles Rd., Rutland Devereux will celebrate in 2015 its 50th anniversary of service to the region. Devereux provides care and support to children, adolescents and young adults with intellectual, emotional, developmental, behavioral and learning challenges. Its leading edge programs include residential treatment, therapeutic foster care, group homes and a special needs school for residential and day students. “We change lives by empowering young people to deal with their challenges, to reach their fullest potential and live fulfilling lives. We give them and their families hope, where often there was none.” What to Give: New clothing such as jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, sweatpants, gloves and hats, gift cards, CDs, DVDs, electronic games, youth books, sports items (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, baseballs/ softballs and gloves), make-up and grooming items, arts and craft materials and musical instruments.

DISMAS HOUSE

30 Richards St., Worcester Dismas House provides housing and services for homeless and former prisoners. Dismas House also provides outreach services, healthcare and recovery services for its residents. What to Give: Grocery cards, twin sheets sets, blankets, comforters, pillows, pillowcases, toiletries and cleaning supplies.

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WPI students Camden Knoff (Phi Kappa Theta) and Aaron Pepin (Lambda Chi Alpha) deliver donated food from their annual food drive to the Friendly House. The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity has been collecting and donating food to the Friendly House for the past 20 years.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS WORCESTER

484 Main St., Suite 110, Worcester 508 796-5660 Dress for Success Worcester provides interview and employment suiting for disadvantaged women in greater Worcester. Their goal is self-sufficiency and they also provide programs to help with job retention and growth. What to Give: Women’s suits (all sizes), women’s separates (all sizes), neutral-toned shoes (no open toe), medium and large handbags, jewelry, new pantyhose/hosiery, winter coats and cash donations.

low-income families and individuals. They serve approximately 1,000 families on Thanksgiving with turkey baskets, and distribute 5,000 toys to children for Christmas. They also distribute thousands of coats to people in need. What to Give: Non-perishable food like stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, fruit, cake mixes, etc.; new toys and clothing for Christmas, gift cards for teens and families, coats, hats and gloves.

FROM OUR HEARTS TO YOURS ON CHRISTMAS

284 Highland St.; entrance on side of Haviland Street Contact Alba Santana 774-242-5616 Elm Park Center for Early Childhood Education is an all-day nonprofit daycare for children six weeks to 12 years old serving underprivileged families in Worcester. The Elm Park School has staff that speaks both Spanish and English. What to Give: Children’s hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, coats, toys, books, board games, balls, sports equipment, pencils, notebooks, paper, glue, paint, crayons, markers, construction paper and other craft materials.

125 Norfolk St., Worcester Contact bonniedulmaine42@gmail.com From Our Hearts to Yours on Christmas is run by sisters Bonnie and Michelle Dulmaine who privately collect donations for various causes every year. This year the two sisters and some of “Santa’s Helpers” are collecting 160 stuffed animals for Clark Manor Nursing Home’s 154 residents to ensure no one is left out. Clark Manor Nursing Home was home to Bonnie’s father for a short time before passing. During his time there Bonnie visited him and noticed many of the other residents rarely had visitors, which seeded the idea of bringing stuffed animals to the residents on Christmas Day to keep them company. What to Give: Any small stuffed animal, preferably Christmas themed.

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274 Lincoln St., Worcester Genesis Club is a clubhouse for the homeless in drug recovery with mental illness. Genesis places a focus on employment, education, wellness and housing. What to Give: Financial donations through the website at www.genesisclub.org and grocery cards.

125 Providence St., Worcester Girls Incorporated of Worcester is the oldest and only facility-based, girl-centered organization in Central Massachusetts. Girls Inc. of Worcester has been transforming girls’ views of themselves and creating opportunities for generations. Girls Inc. provides more than 1,400 girls in Greater Worcester with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique issues girls face, giving girls the right tools and support to succeed, including trained professionals who mentor and guide them in a safe, girls-only environment, peers who share their drive and aspirations and research-based programming. At Girls Inc., girls learn to set and achieve goals, boldly confront challenges, resist peer pressure, see college as attainable, and explore nontraditional fields such as STEM. The donated items requested will be used for the reading-themed holiday party — “Stocking Up With Books” where each girl will receive a book and filled stocking. What to Give: New, age-appropriate books for girls grades K-8, bookmarks, pens, pencils, erasers, small journal books, candy canes and candy to fill small stockings for girls; pre-filled stockings, baking supplies and decorations for sugar cookies; and craft materials.

HOPE LODGE

7 Oak St., Worcester Hope Lodge provides a home away from home for active cancer treatment patients with no cost lodging and Monday through Friday transport to Worcester and Boston hospitals. They also provide social and emotional support to residents with patients from all over the U.S. and the world including New Hampshire, Vermont and Iceland. What to Give: All paper goods, laundry detergent, gift cards to grocery stores, Target and pharmacies; financial support, cleaning supplies, postage stamps and liquid hand sanitizer.

JERAMIAH’S HOUSE

1059 Main St., Worcester Drop off 8 a.m.-4 p.m. every day Jeramiah’s House provides long-term residential for men in drug addiction recovery as well as a food pantry serving about 300 people each month. The residence program has 28 beds, housing and focuses on job search and counseling. What to Give: Clothing, iPads for school and job search, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, non-perishables, toys, kids’ books.

JOY OF MUSIC - WORCESTER’S COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL

1 Gorham St., Worcester Drop off 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays Call 508-856-9541 for more information A nonprofit community music school, continued on page 16

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THE LITTLE THINGS We may not always

realize how important the little things can be to others. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, a box of tissues for counseling rooms at Pathways for Change is greatly impactful. The small sentiment is more than just a tissue box – for the people in counseling, the tissues wipe away tears and provided some comfort as they face their difficult situations.

Similarly, Pathways for Change accepts donations of emergency clothing for patients after coming from the hospital after a forensic evidence collection in which their clothes may

be taken. “[The] gift of a tissue box or gift of a sweat suit is more than just the item itself,” said Kim Dawkins, executive director for Pathways for Change. “The sweat suit turns into something that becomes so much more for the survivor...it becomes dignity when walking out of the hospital. It becomes huge for a survivor who is...drained, traumatized, in shock, cold…when we can say that item was donated, then it extends beyond just Pathways, it shows that there are other folks in the community who care.” Pathways for Change works with approximately 800 survivors of sexual violence each year to help empower them and provide emotional support as they work thorough the events on their own or with the legal system. Pathways also provides sexual violence prevention education in middle and high schools and in job training, as well as training volunteers to answer hotline calls, go to the hospital with a survivor, and on working as a counselor. For many volunteers who continuously dedicate their time, the work becomes a vocation and all the more rewarding. “When you feel like you’ve helped one person today, that’s a good day,” said Dawkins. “If you’ve helped one person, bring them back from the edge, that’s a good thing and you know we’ve done something right.”

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Joy of Music Program (JOMP) offers private instrumental lessons, an exciting choice of classes, highly-regarded classical and jazz ensembles programs, and a vibrant Youth Sinfonietta and Youth Orchestra. Children, teens and adults at all levels of ability experience a musical community that is supportive, non-competitive and inspiring. JOMP contributes richly to Worcester’s cultural vitality through student community performances, outreach programs, faculty performances in the Worcester Public Schools

and our Faculty Concert Series. What to Give: Donations of new or used musical instruments in good condition.

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Size: 5” x 7.5625” PATHWAYS FOR CHANGE, INC. Color: 588 Main 4C St., Worcester; across from the Date: ThurHouse 12/4/14 Federal Court and The Hanover Theatre Drop off Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 508-852-7600 Media: Landmark in advance of drop off Pathways for Change, Inc. provides quality Size: 5” x 7.5625” and multicultural services to those whose Color: lives have4C been impacted by sexual violence Date: Thur 12/4/14 and to provide education geared toward ending violence. Services include free and confidential 24/7/365 hotline, medical and legal advocacy, individual and group support counseling (in multiple languages), sexual violence prevention education, professional training and TA. What to Give: Boxes of tissues for counseling rooms, emergency room aftercare clothing (solid-color new sweatpants, Request for PDF to be put in sweatshirts and socks WorkZone Holding Tank with no images, branding or logos – all sizes), and monetary donations (no amount too small) either cash AE/AC: (in person), check (in person or mail) or credit payment (secure processing online PDFcard uploaded to WorkZone Holdingwww.CentralMassPFC.org). Tank through

PLANTING THE SEED FOUNDATION Artist: Drop locations can be found at plantingtheseed.org. Revisions: Planting the Seed Foundation is a nonprofit, 100-percent volunteer, charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children and their families. Planting the Runs summer camp, a Stuff the Bus program that provides school supplies to children in need and an Annual Holiday Toy Drive Party, which will be hosted on Dec. 11 to bring over 5,000 toys to children in the area. What to Give: This season Planting the

Seed will be accepting toy donations as well as monetary donations to fund the drive.

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70 James St., Suite 153-A, Worcester Drop off Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., other arrangements by calling 508-713-3362 Project New Hope Inc. provides free weekend retreats and workshops to service members, National Guard, Reserves, Gold Star & Survivors and their families. What to Give: An unwrapped gift or gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, Shaw’s, Market Basket, etc.

RACHEL’S TABLE

633 Salisbury St., Worcester Call 508-799-7600 to donate food. Call 508-799-7699 for more information. Visit www.rachelstable.org. Rachel’s Table provides food donations to shelters, soup kitchens, group homes, day programs and food pantries in Worcester. They purchase milk for children and fruits and vegetables for the city’s summer meal program. What to Give: Monetary donations and food donations.

THE BRIDGE OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

4 Mann St., Worcester The Bridge of Central Massachusetts serves those with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and complex family challenges. They provide evidence-based treatment and services in residential and supported housing settings. The Bridge also provides Supported Employment and Supported Education to help individuals achieve personal goals of education and employment.

What to Give: The Bridge tries to provide each of their individuals with a gift to unwrap and enjoy, since for many this will be the only gift they receive. They often request simple necessities such as towels, bedspreads, sweatshirts, gloves, hats, or gift cards. Donations can be left with the receptionist to the attention of Lorie Martiska, Director of Development.

THE SALVATION ARMY

640 Main St., Worcester The Salvation Army provides Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toys to families with children. What to Give: Monetary gifts, gift cards, new unwrapped toys, holiday-related food stuffs.

WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

139 Holden St., Worcester The Worcester Animal Rescue League is a limited intake shelter that provides shelter and care for animals as well as respect and resources for people. Founded in 1912, WARL is Worcester’s only animal shelter and the largest in the area. What to Give: Bleach, dish soap, mop heads, 33 gallon or larger trash bags, blankets, cat and dog food, leashes, toys, gauze, latex gloves, distilled water, OneTouch® test strips, office supplies. More

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5 Piedmont St., Worcester Drop off Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The mission of WCG is to promote and develop permanent and sustainable improvement in the neighborhoods of Central Worcester through affordable housing, community activism and economic development. WCG acts as a developer of last resort, rehabilitating abandoned housing and acquiring parcels of vacant land for

new construction to provide Piedmont area residents with affordable rental units, the opportunity to own their own home, and an avenue to contribute to an increased level of neighborhood investment, pride and stability. WCG currently manages 14 buildings with 70 affordable rental units, and provides wraparound support to residents through community building events and connections to existing social services in the city. What to Give: Everyday items tenants need such as diapers, yellow trash bags, canned food, toiletries, school supplies and

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VETERANS INC.

69 Grove St., Worcester Command Post is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Veterans Inc. is New England’s leading provider of support services to veterans and their families. The organization’s singleminded mission is to be there for veterans in their time of need. Since 1991, Veterans Inc. has helped more than 55,000 veterans in need and today operates offices and programs in all six New England states. The support services include temporary and emergency housing, counseling, employment services, job training, family programs, benefits counseling and advocacy, transportation, temporary financial assistance, health and wellness, food services and veterans’ childcare services. What To Give: Men’s dress shirts (all sizes), socks (white and dress), men’s undershirts (all sizes), men’s and women’s’ underwear (all sizes), etc. Dress shirts may be new or gently used; all underwear and socks should be new. For a complete Wish List of needed items, visit veteransinc.org.

WHY ME & SHERRY’S HOUSE

1152 Pleasant St., Worcester Drop off Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Why Me provides love and support services to families battling childhood cancer. Through support groups, hospital visits, direct financial assistance, family fun events, lodging at Sherry’s House – an eight bedroom residence and organization headquarters located in Tatnuck Square, and much more, a vital backbone of support is provided to families in the fight of their life. All services and support provided are free of charge, including lodging at Sherry’s House. What to Give: Donations of gift cards, such as gas stations, grocery stores, Target, Wal-Mart, pharmacies and general Visa/ Amex; toys and crafts for children 12 and younger, and non-perishable food to fill the pantry. Visit www.whyme.org for a full listing of our food needs.

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Jacleen Charbonneau

For the third time, ArtsWorcester and the Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) will join together in presenting a special type of exhibit termed “Call and Response.” Located in ArtsWorcester’s Aurora Gallery beginning Friday, Dec. 5, the show, titled “Model Behavior,” will offer 10 acclaimed art pieces on loan from FAM’s permanent collection. Accompanying these works will be a number of original pieces by several ArtsWorcester members, all created through the reflection and inspiration of these 10 FAM artworks.

Alexander, Amaryllis Siniossoglou, oil on canvas, 48”x36”

“Call and response is actually a music term. It is something that you’ll see a lot in African - both music and civic - dialogue, where the main speaker says something or sings something and the audience [or] the participants respond back…” said Juliet Feibel, executive director of ArtsWorcester. “…The first of these [Call and Response] collaborations… was an African show. [FAM] lent 10 objects of their fantastic collection of African art, and the artists respond[ed]. The loan they have made annually to us is still the call, and our artists respond to it.” With this year’s theme focused on figurative art, an art which portrays both the human body and face, loaned pieces acting as the “call” will offer a variety of art mediums. The celebrated works have been online and up for display since September for ArtsWorcester members’ observation, and include pieces such as “Anthony ‘Spag’ Borgatti” by Patrick O’Connor (1994, toned gelatin silver print), as well as “The Captives” by Käthe Kollwitz (1908, etching). Just some of the additional artist names include Louis Auguste Mathieu Legrar, George Bellows and Sigmund Abeles. “These are very famous artists — these prints, these paintings and photographs that are up on our walls. [FAM has] really lent us a significant loan,” said Feibel, who worked closely with FAM and its curator, Dr. Mary Tinti, in choosing the 10 works. On Friday, Dec. 5, after months of reflection and creative exploration, ArtsWorcester’s members will showcase their responses in both the upstairs and the downstairs of the Aurora Gallery — an exciting event with its success traced back from 2012 when the first Call and Response viewing launched. “The Fitchburg Art Museum has, at the core of its mission, an engagement with local artists,” recognized Feibel, who added that “the first of these collaborations took place in a time of leadership transition for [FAM]. The museum was gearing up for a big change, and they were able to do something that was, to some degree, spontaneous and spur of the moment.” The idea for a Call and Response exhibit was born out of a partnership between Feibel and Jean Borgatti, curator of African and Oceanic art at FAM. “She and I had this idea [of Call and Response] in the lobby of the Craft Center,” explained Feibel. “We were just able to, because she was working for just a small organization, sort of say, ‘Let’s do it.’ And very fortunately [today], the new [FAM] director, Nick Capasso…and his new curator think it’s a wonderful idea, so we have been able to continue it.” Members of ArtsWorcester participating in the Call and Response exhibit are also given a unique opportunity for further recognition by FAM. Before the opening of “Model Behavior,” 10 of the members’ pieces will be personally chosen by Tinti. “I will go down and select…artworks that I feel best respond to the

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theme of the exhibition,” explained Tinti. “Sometimes I select work based on how closely it correlates to an object in the FAM collection, sometimes I select a work simply because of its masterful execution or its clever response to the theme.” Then, in the summer of 2015, Tinti’s selection and the original 10 loaned pieces of “Model Behavior” will exhibit simultaneously with “FAM’s 80th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft” at FAM’s Community Gallery. “Part of what makes [Call and Response] collaboration so successful is that it’s a winwin for everyone involved,” noted Feibel. “FAM gets the opportunity for Worcester audiences to learn more about its amazing collection, and our artists get a shot at a museum credential.” Those interested in viewing “Model Behavior” can stop by ArtsWorcester’s Aurora Gallery at 660 Main St. on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6-8 p.m. and experience a world of figurative art, an exhibit that is, as Feibel explained, “a break from the holiday madness.” The exhibit will remain open Thursday-Saturday, from 12-4 p.m., or by appointment, until Jan. 11. Between Dec. 24 and Jan. 4, the gallery will be open by appointment only.

Käthe Kollwitz, German, 1867 - 1945 The Captives, 1908 Plate 7 of “The Peasants Wa,” Etching Courtesy of the Fitchburg Art Museum

Rabid Ride, Corrine Rhodes, lithograph, 26”x34”

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A Christmas Celtic Sojourn returns to Worcester’s Hanover Theatre on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. This year’s extravaganza promises to once again usher in the holidays with a high-energy presentation that features dance, music and singing. The show, famous for exploring the rich music, song and dance traditions from Ireland and Scotland, has captivated audiences throughout New England. For over a decade, the Christmas edition of Brian O’Donovan’s popular radio program on WGBH, “A Celtic Sojourn,” has set the standard for Gaelic music and this year is no exception. O’Donovan, who was born and raised in Clonakilty in County Cork, Ireland recalls the quaint Irish town of about 3,000 people as

being simply beautiful. But as he grew older his desire to travel to America in search of a new adventure took root. For the past 30 years he has been proud to call New England his home. As for what makes the Christmas edition of Celtic Sojourn so popular, O’Donovan said, “You see tradition is the glue that binds us all together.” He continues, “I think we get to the heart of what matters most in life … To sit back and watch the show while reflecting on family and friends past and present means a lot to people. Regardless of age we all have roots and revisiting the past can be very settling to one’s state of being. I often think of my youth back in Ireland and the friends and family I left behind. It conjures up fond memories that I shall always cherish.” This year’s performance in Worcester will be a special one for O’Donovan after missing the show last year. “My dad had passed away (last year) and I flew back to Ireland to be with family and the emotions that build up around such an experience stay with you. This year I will be holding those memories close and I think many in the audience will have similar reflections.” O’Donovan has always felt each show is a stepping stone to the next one. “A Christmas

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An enchanted evening at Calliope Productions KAREN JOSBACHER, COURTESY OF CALLIOPE PRODUCTIONS

Beanstalks will rise, slippers will be lost and hoods will be red at Calliope Productions this December as the theater welcomes “Into the Woods” — the performance that is “unlike a lot of musicals,” according to Director Raymond Gaspari.

references to the fairy tales are traditional, but the ways that they interconnect are unexpected.” One occurrence, however, that the audience can expect is to leave the theater with an altered perspective on classic childhood tales. “We get to see the real human side of these characters,” Gaspari admits. The audience will, perhaps for the first time, witness the flaws of princesses and heroes, an overall experience that “creates a much richer story,” and “leaves you rethinking.” To fill the shoes of conventional storybook protagonists while bringing Gaspari’s dreams to life, is a cast of 20 skilled entertainers, selected from a collection of 77 auditions. “As a result,” Gaspari said, “we have a very talented cast of singers and actors.” The cast consists purely of volunteers, who are exceedingly passionate about producing “Into the Woods,” despite minor obstacles and setbacks they have experienced along the way. “It’s a technically challenging show,” Gaspari said. “We’ve tried to do things to simplify that but still maintain the framework that is necessary to have the show be a success.” The crew now recognizes that magic wands and fairy godmothers cannot take the place of hard work.

As told by Gaspari, “Into the Woods” is much like a “tapestry of different fairy tales,” which are “very cleverly put together into a storyline that’s all connected.” Sharing the spotlight at Calliope will be Rapunzel, Cinderalla, Jack and his Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and the Baker and his wife. With so many popular characters, Gaspari must act as the thread to interlace various plots from different fables. “I’ve always enjoyed my own imagination,” he stated in regards to working with the fairy tales. This winter marks Gaspari’s third time directing a musical. He hopes that “Into the Woods” will spark an admiration for musical theater in the audience. Gaspari notes that a musical “brings together all art forms,” and is determined to accentuate this type of diverse talent in the upcoming show. Even the plot of this performance is distinct. “Other musicals tend to have kind of a formula plot, and this one does not,” Gaspari explained. “I would say the

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Celtic Sojourn has a terrific group of musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers of Celtic tradition. This year, we’re taking things to another level by exploring how those traditions have crossed over and evolved here in the U.S., giving us an entirely new set of musical gifts. It’s always a thrill to bring something new to an audience. I know the folks in Worcester are going to love what we have planned for the Hanover Theatre show.” Talent is certainly the raw ingredient and O’Donovan always has a sharp eye out. As he said, “We often invite new performers to appear with us and that adds a little something special to a performance. Along with Solas, our regular house band, the show incorporates singers, dancers and musicians from all over who share in this wonderful experience. They may not be household names but each performer puts forth an allout effort and that’s well worth the price of admission.” In addition to the wonderful music and dance, O’Donovan promises evocative poetry and a little storytelling will be woven into the performance. “It all relates back to the idea of holding on to tradition. This is just another way of communicating that concept with the audience,” he said. “I think deep inside we all want to keep tradition alive.” Worcester has a special place in O’Donovan’s heart. “I especially love coming CALLIOPE continued from page 23

Gradually, the musical is materializing as singers and actors develop their own interpretations of the script. “They’re my paintbrushes,” Gaspari verbalized. “We’re painting a picture for the audience together.” The real enhancements to the play, he claimed, will come from the creative outlooks that the actors grasp from between the lines. “It’s not just 18 people walking through a script,” he said. “It’s 18 people creating something new and wonderful.” The efforts have been worthwhile, because the end product will serve as a source of pride for the whole cast. “People who are familiar with this show, especially performers, love it,” Gaspari said. To the actors, this opportunity is “a dream come true.” For them, it is an authentic fairytale. Gaspari and the performers have cultivated strong relationships, which is sure to show on stage this season. An arrangement was even made for Gaspari’s daughter to cross

to Worcester. The city has a robust Irish population who make a point of turning out in large numbers and that makes it extra special,” he said. “In addition I love performing at The Hanover Theater, it has such a warm, inviting atmosphere and the audiences are terrific. That’s what makes a Celtic Sojourn Christmas so uplifting, it’s the people and we thank them for it.” VIC DVORAK IMAGES

O’Donovan plans to continue the tradition of the Christmas Celtic Sojourn for years to come. “I love this job and bringing the Christmas Celtic Sojourn to audiences is the best perk of all. I can’t imagine doing anything else that would bring such joy into my life. This music is multigenerational and that ensures that it will be around long after I’m gone.” See this year’s Christmas Celtic Sojourn at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. thehanovertheatre.org. the stage in costume with a friend during one of the scenes. According to Gaspari, much of the staff has been able to establish deeper emotional ties to the show, which will lead to many memories. “There is a character that cries when she’s rehearsing a couple of scenes and songs,” Gaspari said, describing one such impassioned recollection. “She becomes so moved that she cries, and it always touches me.” A large-scale goal for this musical is to gain more recognition for Calliope Productions. Gaspari aspires to see an abundance of filled seats in Calliope’s future. In relation to “Into the Woods,” and other plays. He stated, “Once you go to a show there, you’ll be back.” “Into the Woods” will be performed Thursday, Dec. 4, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6 and 12-13 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit calliopeproductions.org.

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Wenzel is a Massachusettsborn artist living in Connecticut who has made a name through his prolific fantasy work. He illustrated the Eclipse Comics adaptation of the 1937 J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy epic, “The Hobbit,” back in 1990. The comic was scripted by Sean Deming and Chuck Dixon and is a fan favorite that has become one of the most successful graphic adaptations of all time. It saw a re-release in 2002. Wenzel also crafted the art for Marvel Comic’s “The Avengers” and has illustrated many other comics and over 30 children’s books over the years, like “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “A Hat for Ivan.” Wenzel is a faculty member teaching at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut. “To have someone of his caliber here – a well established fantasy artist – and for him to come talk to people, is exciting,” said manager of That’s Entertainment!’s Fitchburg location, Dario Delle Chiaie. The timing couldn’t be better. The Hobbit franchise has always been a fantasy work masterpiece, but following the film adaptation smash of the novel’s trio of successors – “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers” and “The Return of the King,” 2012 saw the release of the first of a three-part adaptation of the book. The film went on to become the fourth highest-grossing film of that year and the 18th highest-grossing

film of all time. This spread Tolkien’s tale to an even wider audience. The Peter Jacksondirected finale will be released Dec. 17. While That’s Entertainment!’s larger home at 244 Park Ave. in Worcester generally plays host to guest appearances, the Fitchburg location recently remodeled, nearly doubling its size. This means the team is excited to have Wenzel on board and to get people in to check it out.

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“We’re very excited,” said Delle Chiaie.”We were lucky enough to have him come to the Worcester store, and with the upcoming release of ‘The Hobbit,’ we thought it would be a great time to have him here in Fitchburg.” Wenzel will be signing autographs and offering small sketches to fans and each attendee will be given a print related to “The Hobbit” and questions about his experience are welcome. He will be joined by local artist Robert Noberini, who will also be drawing sketches, as well as selected prints and original artwork available for purchase. “It’s going to be very casual, but you get a chance to meet and greet a famous artist,” explained Delle Chiaie. You can find more about fantasy illustrator David Wenzel and his work at Davidwenzel. com and That’s Entertainment on Facebook or at Thatse.com. The appearance will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 12-5 p.m., just watch out for Smaug.

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For a city of its size, Worcester diners are fortunate to have a variety of different cuisines within the city and just outside the city limits. A quick trip east on Route 9 reveals a handful of Indian restaurants in Shrewsbury and Westborough, and the closest of those is Bollywood Grill at 97 Boston Turnpike Rd., set back in the corner of a shopping plaza opposite White City. Despite plenty of competition in the area, Bollywood Grill is worth visiting as the restaurant serves good Indian food at fair prices and with prompt service. Lillian and I have visited Bollywood

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several times, but our latest visit was on a slow Monday night. We walked into the restaurant and were seated immediately. The dining room is partitioned into two dining areas, with about 18 tables spread around the area, accommodating both booths and chairs. A small bar flanks the back corner of the space with about half-a-dozen stools situated around flat screen TVs that typically loop scenes from Indian movies and music videos. The “Bollywood” theme (the nickname for cinema and entertainment produced in Mumbai, India) pervades the entire restaurant, as tables are adorned with photos of popular Bollywood actors and actresses from the late ‘90s and 2000s, and the menu is broken down by sections like “Trailers” (Appetizers) and “The Main Feature” (entrees). Lillian and I were served quickly and put in an order for the Bollywood Combo Platter ($12) to start. Shortly thereafter a plate of about eight different items from the appetizer list was delivered alongside a trio of sauces to dip in, two terrific chutneys and an excellent tamarind sauce. The stars of the combo platter are the large samosas, which are billiard ball-sized deep-fried pastries packed with either a vegetarian (potatoes, peas and spices) or spiced minced lamb. Another

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favorite in the combo platter are the pakoras: vegetable, cheese and meat fritters tossed in chickpea batter and fried. Despite wolfing down our appetizer, Lillian and I were ready for the main course. Lillian ordered the saag paneer ($14), a dish made with chopped spinach, corn flour, ginger, garlic and a hint of spice, pureed into a thick, creamy sauce, and accompanied by large chunks of paneer – an unaged cheese curd that is prepared with yogurt. Served with a side of basamati rice the dish was savory with a slight spice, allayed by a generous serving of Bollywood’s terrific rogini naan: leavened and buttered bread that is baked in the tandoor oven. While Bollywood’s Vindaloo is a favorite of mine and one of their spicier dishes, I opted for the Lamb Balti ($15), a dish that combines both Indian and Afghan flavors at Bollywood Grill. Cooked and delivered in a small copper-colored tin pail, the Balti is a thick, reddish-brown curry with flavors that hint at a variety of spices, most notably coriander and cumin, but with a hint of ginger and garlic. Thick cuts of onion and

fresh green peppers are mixed throughout the dish, and the tender lamb absorbs the flavors beautifully. This particular meal is also complemented by a serving of rice and of course the delicious naan. While Lillian and I prefer the plain naan, the restaurant also has some 10 varieties of stuffed naan, from onion and cheese to an almond, onion seed, and peeled-cantaloup filled, each of which can also be combined in a naan combo. Service at Bollywood is typically consistent, though the waiters are generally focused on serving and sometimes do not adequately explain a dish when asked. Also, while the dinner menu is full of delicious items, we have had less than stellar visits for the lunch buffet where there isn’t as much choice as you would see at other restaurants, and some items like the tandoor chicken were dry. While the buffet can be hit or miss, Bollywood Grill in Shrewsbury compares well to other Indian restaurants in the area, providing good Indian food with friendly service and fair prices.

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locally-owned coffee shop! BirchTree Bread Company, located in the Crompton Place building at 138 Green St., is welcoming customers to try their coffee and enjoy their speciality: homemade bread. The business boasts all natural ingredients used and a long, slow process to make their breads, resulting in a depth of flavor. Breads offered include Country, a classic crusty bread with soft interior; Whole Wheat Flax, a hearty and wholesome combination of whole wheat and flax seed; Coriander Raisin, combining sweet golden raisins and a citrus bite of coriander; Rosemary Ciabatta, made with wheat flour, natural leaven, rosemary, sea salt and yeast; Sprouted Triticale and Caraway, a hybrid of wheat and rye flour. The business also offers tempting pastries. Hours are TuesdayFriday, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn more at birchtreebreadcompany.com.

special holiday brunch with special guest Santa Claus every Sunday from now through Dec. 21, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be offered. Beechwood Hotel, 363 Plantation St., Worcester. Beechwoodhotel.com.

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will host its annual Fork It Over culinary event Feb. 26, 2015, and is currently seeking 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 bitesized portions for guests to taste at the event. Tables and 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.

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Clark University’s Student Chamber Ensembles. Noon-1 p.m. Clark University: Dana Commons, LEEP Center, 2nd Floor, 950 Main St. 508-793-7356 or facebook.com/clarkarts. Annual Winter Concert with Michael Caprera and Hunter Foote. All welcome! Light refreshments served. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jacob Edwards Library, Reading Room, 236 Main St., Southbridge. 508-764-5426. The Rafters: A Family Holiday Concert. The Rafters are an acoustic trio: husband/wife Dave and Miki Fitzgibbons with Keyboardist Greg Compagnone. Bring the kids! This is a terrific family offering. Included with admission. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Dana Lewis LIVE! No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Cafe’ Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford. 508-478-7818. Tony Soul Project Blacksheep Party. 7-11 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484 or tonysoulproject.com/event/tony-soul-project-blacksheep-party-7. Clark University Concert Band. Rick Cain, Director. Free and Open to the Public. 7:30-9 p.m. Clark University: Higgins University Center, Tilton Hall, 950 Main St. Lydia & Phil. Lydia & Phil are a singer/songwriting duo offering an eclectic, ‘Americana’ style of musical approaches. 7:30-9 p.m. Hezekiah’s Stone Coffeehouse, 1089 Stafford St. Leicester. 508-892-8460. Blue Plate Open Mic Thursdays. Channel your inner Alfalfa weekly with our gang of misfit musical toys.Sing to the rafters as the Winter winds blow outside, and make new friends and co-conspiritors to further your musical endeavors whilst furthering your fanbase. Free. 8-11 p.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Flip Flops, 680 Main St., Holden. Country Western night. This Thursday will feature Black Water Free. 8 p.m.-noon. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Heather Marie. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Jon Short. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Open Mic Night! Just plug in. 8-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Capital Zen, The Fritz. 21 plus. $7. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. DJ Kool Chriss presents #hometeam REAL RAP Live at The Dog. The Heavyweight #hometeam lineup of Elijah Divine, Josh Bliss, CO DE, Grindhouse, hosted by Syr Jam & Toca Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888. DJs/Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Karaoke and DJ. No cover charge. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385. Metal Thursday! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Mike Brennan. 9 p.m.-noon Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. Pete Towler. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Saloon, 715 West Boylston St Worcester. 508-852-6900. Shay and the Shufflebacks. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Dave B & The Hot Shots. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Throwback Thursdays. DJ EClass takes 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. DJ Cuz’N Kev. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

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Thank Friday It’s Dr. Nat. No cover charge, tips appreciated. 5:307:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Dan Kirouac & Steve Kirouac. Free. 7-10 p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. Clark University Sinfonia Concert. Peter Sulski, Direcor/Violin Clark University’s Sinfonia will present a dynamic program for string orchestra. 7:30-9 p.m. Clark University: Traina Center for the Arts, Razzo Hall, 92 Downing St. 508-793-7356 or facebook.com/clarkarts. Boston Pops Holiday Concert. Join the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra with Conductor Keith Lockhart for their sparkling and beloved Holiday Pops concert. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert_s finale followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long to bring this special performance to a close. $55, $75, $95 & $125. 10% discount available for members and groups of 15 or more. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org/showinfo. php?id=153. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. SEAN FULLERTON: Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Fingerstyle Guitar. 8-11 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-632-1057 or southsidemargaritafactory.com. The Laura Nyro Tribute “Spero Plays Nyro” by The Christine Spero Group. Christine Spero - Pianist/Singer/ Composer. $20. 8-11 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com.

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Oh Hey Bear, DEEP SIX, Weld Square. Oh Hey Bear returns to The Lucky Dog Music Hall Friday, to headline with a wide variety of covers, ranging from Guns and Roses to Stevie Wonder. (facebook. com/ohheybear) DEEP SIX (facebook.com/jimmy.dangelo.)104 WELD SQUARE (facebook.com/weldsquare) (weld-square.bandcamp.com) $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/1541124929438077. DJs/Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Ed & Da Ve. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Epicenter, The River Neva, Burns From Within, and Tunderforge! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Frequency - Drum and Bass Event. 21 plus More info at facebook.com/electrichaze 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. L & M Rhythm Kings. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Let it Bleed. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Live Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. Live Music. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Never in Vegas. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. The Usual Suspects. Join us for great classic and new rock hits all night! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Time Machine. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Doctor Robert. 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078.

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Chad Clements. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ Matty. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. Friday Night Dance Party with DJ Blackout. DJ Blackout bringin’ the energy to get the party poppin’ all night long, different DJ every other Friday! No cover charge. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The District Bar and Grill, 102 Green St. 508-593-4351. The Rusty Mikes. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Open Mic with the Old’school Band. Open Mic Jam 1st Saturday of month with The Old’school Band. Free. 8 a.m.-noon. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Office Party Band at Blue Plate for Worcester County Food Bank. Office Party Band plays blues, American roots & party down dance tunes from the 60’s to 80’s. A great time is guaranteed with these veteran rockers! $5 plus a non-perishable food item. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Blue Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. Holiday Concert. Please join us at Nu Cafe for our annual student holiday concerts. Students of all ages and instruments will be performing a variety of music (albeit mostly holiday music). Concert is Free and all are welcome. Swipe for WOO points. We hope you can join us! Free. 3-5 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-635-6900 or worcestermusicacademy.com/concerts.html. Youth Ensemble of New England: A Holiday Orchestral Concert. Based at Thayer Conservatory in Lancaster, MA, the Youth Ensemble of New England is a youth orchestra made up of about thirty young people from the age of 10, through college-age. Their concert

repertoire is taken from a variety of great classical and sacred music composed in the Baroque period up to the present time. A number of talented young performers from the orchestra are featured in this holiday concert at Tower Hill. Included with admission. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. 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, JAZZED UP Trio Live every-other Saturday at CORAL SEAFOOD IN WORCESTER. 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! Free. 7-10 p.m. Nancy’s Quaker Tavern, 466 Quaker Hgwy (Route146a), Uxbridge. 508-779-0901. Sage Project alternative folk rock band. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water Street, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. The Houston Bernard Band. The Country Music band from Boston that is being talked about all over New England will be making a rare Worcester appearance. The Houston Bernard Band will bring their brand of classic, modern and original music for a fresh and hard-hitting performance that is full of vitality and grit. This band offers more than just dance music. They give an energetic show not to be missed. 7-9 p.m. The Ranch, 70 James St. 508-459-1127 or houstonbernard.com. Cafe’ con Dios. Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. Faith Baptist Church, Main Auditorium, 22 Faith Ave, Auburn. 508-579-6722. On Track’s “Rocktatta 3”. We are kicking off the Christmas season with a Christmas Rock Contatta! Home Cooked Meal Available Tonight!

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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. $3 Meal Donation Suggested. $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Belit. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Grafton. 508-839-6106. Christmas Concert with Robbie O’Connell and Aiofe Clancy W/ guest fiddler. CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT Tickets and ticket information can be obtained by contacting Helen Foley at 508-799-7775 or htfoley@charter.net or Bud Sargent at 508-8687552 or bud.sargent@gmail.com. $20 in advance $25 at the door. 8-10:30 p.m. Hibernian Cultural Center - Worcester, 19 Temple St. 508-795-0400. Kelly and Friends. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Professor Harp. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Scott Babineau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. The Worcester Chorus in Handel’s Messiah. An annual tradition for over a century, Music Worcester’s presentation of Handel’s Messiah will again feature the esteemed Worcester Chorus with wonderful soloists and the Festival Orchestra, all under the direction of Worcester Chorus Artistic Director Chris Shepard. $42 for Adults, $15 with Student ID, $5 for Youth under 18. 8-10 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-754-3231 or musicworcester.org/MW/events/scheduleand-tickets/handel-messiah. Tom Rush. Tom returns for his annual just-before-Christmas Show. $50. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Unite The Clans III. Necronomichrist (necronomichrist.bandcamp. com) Barishi (VT) (barishi.bandcamp.com) LORE (loreband.bandcamp. com) Barren Oak (barrenoak.bandcamp.com) Sonic Pulse (sonicpulse. bandcamp.com) THE JOVIAN MOONS. $8. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 774-420-4342 or facebook.com/ events/1524411854471391/?ref_dashboard_filter=hosting. The “Looks That Kill” calendar Heavy Metal release party sponsored by Speed Demon Productions with Till Our Collapse, End Time Illusion, Voices Of The Dead & Carved in Stone. Also a visit from the ladies of the calendar! looksthatkillcalendar.com. Speed Demon Promotions Brings you Looks That Kill Calendar & their ladies as we celebrate this years 2014/2015 Release! *Calendars will be available for purchase and can be signed, or have your photograph taken with your favorite lady!* Featuring Performances by: End Time Illusion (facebook.com/pages/

End-Time-Illusion/82441029968) Til Our Collapse (facebook.com/ TilOurCollapse) Voices of the Dead (facebook.com/VoicesoftheDead) Carved in stone (facebook.com/wearecarvedinstone) $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/events/544441885685839. Babe Pino Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Cory Bazillion. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Live Music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. Living on a Bad Name. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Saloon, 715 West Boylston St Worcester. 508-852-6900. No Alibi. One of the area’s best party bands, No Alibi is here to get you dancing all night long! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Power Play. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Sunlea. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Suzanne Cabot Trio. 9 p.m.-midnight Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Tony Soul Project @ Bolton Street Tavern. Special Guest Drummer Chicago Steve Carter. It_s his birthday! A good likelihood of cake. Tell your friends to come and celebrate Steve_s birthday! 9 p.m.-midnight Bolton Street Tavern, 587 Bolton St., Marlborough. 508-485-4416 or tonysoulproject.com/event/tony-soul-project-boltonstreet-tavern-5. Valvatross. 21 plus More info at facebook.com/electrichaze 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Doctor Robert. 9:15 p.m.-1 a.m. Sakura Tokyo, 640 Park Ave. 508-792-1078. Babe Pino Band. The blues for youse w/ HiFi Ward, Bob Berry, George Dellomo and Mister Babe Pino no cover charge. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Rivalries Bar, Shrewsbury St. Jubilee Gardens at Sahara. Come get groovy & have some fun with us! 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Brett Brumby. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. DJ One-3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044. DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

Russo Brothers Jazz Quintet. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. 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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Brunch with Zach Slik. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900. Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale Christmas Concert. A reception and fellowship will precede the concert at 12:30 p.m. Free. 1:30-3 p.m. Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Sanctuary, 635 Grove St. 508-963-2076. The Hockanum Valley Ringers Holiday Handbell Concert. This concert will feature a wide variety of holiday handbell selections that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Free, but a donation will be graciously accepted. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Travel Destination 860-375-0333 or hvringers.org. Queen Elsa at the Oval! Come meet Queen Elsa from Frozen at the Worcester Common Oval between 2-4pm. She’ll be in a heated tent next to the rink for pictures and autographs. Free to meet Queen Elsa. Admission for open skate is $2, with children 6 and under to skate Free, and $3 for skate rentals with a $25 refundable deposit per skate rental. Free to Meet Queen Elsa (fee for skating, skate rental). 2-4 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-635-6900 or worcestermusicacademy.com/news.html. Pianist Vannga Tran: A Peaceful and Heartwarming Holiday Concert. In this holiday concert, Vannga will warm up your heart with many joyous and relaxing Christmas songs together with some of your favorite Pop/Musical hits. Included with admission. 3-4 p.m. Tower

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Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Stille Nacht - A Classical German Christmas by the Musicians of the Old Post Road. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Kids are Free! 3-5:30 p.m. Worcester Historical Museum, Auditorium, 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org/programs/home-for-holidays. Worcester Children’s Chorus Holiday Concert. Join the Worcester Children’s Chorus as they celebrate the Holiday Season in song. $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $5 Children. 3-4:30 p.m. Assumption College, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7077. Worcester State University’s Holiday Concert. The Chorus, Chorale and Alumni Singers of Worcester State University’s Visual and Performing Arts Department lift your holiday spirit with holiday classics and a medley of tunes from West Side Story. 3-4 p.m. Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. 508-929-8824 or worcester.edu/EventCalendar/#/?i=3. WSU Chorus, Chorale and Alumni Holiday Concert. Let the voices of WSU lift your holiday spirit. Plus, a special presentation of songs from West Side Story performed by the WSU Chorale. Purchase tickets through Christie Nigro, cnigro@worcester.edu. $12 General Admission, $10 Students. 3-5 p.m. Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. 508-929-8824 or worcester.edu. Dr. Ning Tien & Monica Tessitore in Joy of Music Faculty Concert. Dr. Ning Tien, cello and Monica Tessitore, piano will perform works by Francoeur, Beethoven, Prokofiev, Ginastera, and Piazzolla. $15 Suggested Donation; $10 Students & Seniors; Everyone welcome regardless of donation. 4-5:30 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541 or jomp.org/events/2014/ dr-ning-tien-cello-faculty-concert.

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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. Master Singers of Worcester. The Master Singers of Worcester presents “Myriad Colors”. This concert showcases music which celebrates color in both sound and text, including the Worcester premiere of “Mass in Blue”, by the English composer Will Todd. The WPI Jazz Band, directed by Rich Falco, and soprano Monica Hatch, join the Master Singers for this innovative new work. With pianist Olga Rogach, the chorus also presents “_colorful”_ works by Casals, Ellington, Sondheim, Walker and Stroope. $25; $20 for seniors, students & WOO card. 4-6 p.m. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. 508-842-1349 or mswma.org/events/myriad-colors-featuring-mass-in-blue. Amanda Cote. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Big Jon Short - solo acoustic country blues. Free. 5-8 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439. 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. A Very Vinyl Siding Christmas. The monthly “All Vinyl” DJ series continues the first Sunday of the month here at the Dog. Free. 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook.com/events/1579992095563947. 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. Marty Stuart. Marty Stuart is a five time Grammy-winner, platinum recording artist, Grand Ole Opry star, country music archivist, Southern culture historian, photographer, musician, songwriter, TV show host, charismatic force of nature, and country music fan. Since starting out singing gospel as a child, Stuart, 54, has spent over four decades celebrating American roots music with a missionary’s zeal. $50 advance; $55 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room,

Parker Wheeler Blues to benefit the Boys and Girls Club with special guest Shun Ng. Along with special guest Shun Ng, this special show is a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club. $10 or food donation at the door. 5-9 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-833-9698 or symplyfargone.com. Open Mic/Open Decks. Sign up is at 7pm 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. Monday - Ladies Night! 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263. 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.

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 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. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. 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. Note that you 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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215 Great Road, Shirley. 917-674-6181 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Union Tavern, 65 Green St. Blue Light Bandits. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

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Pete Towler. 7-10 p.m. Peppercorns Grille & Bar, 455 Park Ave. 508-752-7711. 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.

Brown Bag Concert Series: Michelle Willson & The Evil Gal Festival Orchestra. Affectionately called “evil gal,” Michelle’s amazing voice, intense, engaging style, her vast knowledge of and passion for Jazz and Rhythm & Blues music combined with the rock solid support provided by her talented and tight backup band add up to

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a unique and unforgettable show! Enjoy your own brown bag lunch or buy one at the Hall (while supply lasts!). Programs are subject to change without notice. Free Admission. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org/tickets/brownbag.html. Holly Days Concert: Ascutney 607. This Holly Days concert with Ascutney607 features the soft acoustic style and tight harmonies of Mary and Dick Dale performing favorite folk and blues love songs of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. Included with regular admission. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. Sutton High School Chorus presents “Sounds of the Season,” Jane Shivick, Director. The 35-member chorus will present works by Beck, Brahms, Mozart, and others, as well as seasonal songs, traditional carols, and an audience sing-a-long. Director-Jane Shivick, Pianist-Erik Johnson. $4 per person/$20 per family. 7-8 p.m. Sutton High School, High School Auditorium, 383 Boston Road, Sutton. 508-581-1600. WEDNESDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC/LOCAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE w/ BILL McCARTHY @ GUISEPPE’S. To check the schedules and open slots visit Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook. Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! Email him at: OPENMCC@VERIZON.NET. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or m.facebook.com/ groups/209610855806788?ref=bookmark&__user=578549000. XLO 104.5 Acoustic Xmas Starring O.A.R. with Andy Grammer and Introducing Gabrielle Ross. WXLO’s annual sell-out event is set to feature O.A.R. and Andy Grammer! Don’t miss this amazing night of entertainment. Everyone is invited and everyone is guaranteed to go home in the holiday mood! $42.50/$55/$65. 7:30-11

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ArtsWorcester, News from Nowhere: Photographs by Cade Overton, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 19. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: . 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org. Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu/dept/Library. 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. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com/book. Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com. College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, 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.

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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, Budding Scientists: Sink or Float?, Thursday; 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. Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/museum.html. Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org. Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory. fsc.edu. Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu. Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or wwwframedintatnuck.com. Funky Stuff. FUNKY STUFF HAS MOVED TO 589 PARK AVE. We have closed our Webster street store and are now OPEN at our now location 589 Park Ave. Our store hours have remained the same Tuesday – Saturday 12-7. We will be sharing this wonderful new space with our new neighbors Spiritual Haze and Chickpea creating a mecca for the finest food, art and hookah Worcester has to offer! 589 Park Ave., Worcester. 508-755-5463 or funkystuffworcester.com. 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, Gallery Film in Auditorium, Thursdays, Saturdays, Dec. 4 - Dec. 20; Russian Photography: Siberia Imagined and Reimagined, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $7, Seniors (59 and over) $5, Students (with ID) & children (3-17) $2, Children under 3 FREE, Groups (any age) $. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978-598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org. Old Sturbridge Village, Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 Free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800733-1830 or 508-347-3362 or osv.org. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-4852580 or postroadartcenter.com. Preservation Worcester, Hours: closed Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 10 Cedar St. 508-754-8760 or preservationworcester.org. Prints and Potter Gallery: American Contemporary Arts & Craft Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-752-2170 or printsandpotter.com. Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4

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p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org. Quinsigamond Community College: Administration Building, 670 West Boylston St. qcc.edu. Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: . 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com. Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org. SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com. The Sprinkler Factory, Fire Works Pottery Studio Holiday Sale and Open Studio, Friday; Fire Works Pottery Studio Holiday Sale and Open Studio, Saturday; Fire Works Pottery Studio Holiday Sale and Open Studio, Sunday. 38 Harlow St.38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.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 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. Worcester Center for Crafts, 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. Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655 or worcpublib.org. WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu.

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape. Fri & Sat Nov 7th & 8th Joe Larson Greg Howell and Friends. Showtimes: Friday 9 p.m.Saturdays 8 p.m. - $20pp. Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events. Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room. Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant. $5 off with College ID and Reservations. 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. 8 p.m.-midnight. Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visitbeantowncomedy.com. Sunday Night Cinemageddon! - Sundays. Facebook: Ralphs Diner. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. FRANK FOLEY’S COMEDY SAFARI - Shows every Sat night. Free parking. Full menu before or during show. $20 Per Ticket. 8-9:45

p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, 144 Commercial St. Call 774-4521131 or visit Frankfoleyscomedysafari.com. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays. StageTime Comedy Club has some of the area’s up and coming comedians. $10. 65 Water St. Canal Restaurant and Bar. Call 508-826-8496 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com. Inspecting Carol - December 4, 5, & 6 at 7:30 p.m., and December 7. Directed by Patricia Haddock, and Produced by Barbara Day. Written by Daniel Sullivan. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Synopsis: A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off in this hilarious hit from Seattle. A man who asks to audition at a small theatre is mistaken for an informer for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor and he is given a role in the current production, A Christmas Carol. Everything goes wrong and hilarity is piled upon hilarity. Perfect anytime, this delight is particularly appropriate at Christmas. Adults $13 Seniors & Youth under 18. $11. Show dates are December 4, 5, & 6 at 7:30 p.m., and December 7 at 2 p.m. 7:309:30 p.m. Gateway Players Theatre Arts Barn, 111 Main St., Southbridge. Call 508-764-4531 or visit gatewayplayers.org. Into the Woods - Thursday, December 4 - Saturday, December 6. The Broadway Musical by Stephen Sondheim. $18 Regular, $15 Student/Senior. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Calliope Productions Inc, 150 Main St., Boylston. Call 508-869-6887 or visit calliopeproductions.org/ intothewoods.php. Merely Players: Much Ado about Nothing - Friday, December 5. Assumption College_s “Merely Players” theatre group will present William Shakespeare_s “Much Ado about Nothing” on December 5 at 8 p.m. and December 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. in the La Maison Salon. The Players offer a decidedly modern take on the classic comedy_one loaded with tons of laughs, love and surprises. $5. 8-9:30 p.m. Assumption College: La Maison Francaise, La Maison Hall, 500 Salisbury St. Call 508-767-7304. Annie - Friday, December 5 - Saturday, December 6. Leapin’ Lizards! Everyone’s most beloved musical is back! Annie, her beloved dog Sandy, Daddy Warbucks and the menacing Miss Hanigan bring the classic comic strip to life on stage. Annie guarantees “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow…” and promises your entire family “A New Deal for Christmas!” $20 evenings, $15 matinees, $10 children 17 and under. 8-10:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu/tam. A Murder is Announced - Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 14. The 20th century’s most popular writer brings her personal favorite character to life in this adaption of the novel. When a murder is announced in the tiny English village of Chipping Cleghorn, most people assume it’s simply an excuse for a party. But this party turns deadly when the crasher turns up dead! It’s up to kindly innocent spinster Jane Marple to solve the most baffling case of her career. Directed by John Williams ALSO, 2 Sunday matinees, December 7 & 14 at 2 pm. $15. 8-10 p.m. First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist of Fitchburg, 923 Main St., Fitchburg. Call 978-345-6066. Sensory-Friendly Performance of Annie - Saturday, December 6. This special performance is specially catered to individuals with sensory-input disorders, autism, and other developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities and their families. To provide a supporting and welcoming environment this dedicated performance includes: _Lower sound level, especially for loud or jarring sounds, Reduction of flashing or strobe lights or lighting focused on the audience, Lights remain on at a low level in the theatre during the performance._ Accommodated house rules: audience members are Free to talk and leave their seats during the show. Extra staff and volunteer support, Designated _Quiet Room_ and _Take a Break Space. Social Story and Plot Summary available to prepare for the event This is a judgment-Free, fun experience for the entire family! $10. 2-4:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu/tam. Merely Players: Much Ado about Nothing - Saturday,

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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. December 6 & Sunday, December 7. Assumption College_s Merely Players theatre group will present William Shakespeare_s “Much Ado about Nothing” on December 5 at 8 pm and December 6 and 7 at 7 pm in the La Maison Salon. The Players offer a decidedly modern take on the classic comedy_one loaded with tons of laughs, love and surprises. $5. 7-8:30 p.m. Assumption College: La Maison Francaise, La Maison Hall, 500 Salisbury St. Call 508-767-7304. PopUp Comedy with Shaun Connolly and Jeremy Shulkin - Saturday, December 6. A news show featuring games and puns from hosts Shaun Connolly and Jeremy Shulkin, this PopUp comedy event is sure to make your cry with laughter! The show features a panel of guests including Worcester comedians Nick Chambers, Doug Guertin and a very special surprise guest! Shaun Connolly is a Worcester comedian. He has performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, the New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival. Jeremy Shulkin is from Wisconsin, but now resides here in sunny Worcester. Jeremy was the head reporter for the Worcester Magazine for five years and still Freelances for them. Free and Open to All. 7-8:30 p.m. Assumption College, 500 Salisbury St. Visit worcesterpopup.com. The Nutcracker Ballet - Saturday, December 6 - Sunday, December 7. PMDs Nutcracker performance is unlike most others and is produced to be a special treat for children and the young at heart. Each year the students at Paula Meola Dance perform for 2,000 school children. Free of charge. Our cast of over 130 dancers includes special

guest artists Alan Alberto and Ilya Burov from Festival Ballet Providence, and PMD Faculty members Joey Andrade and John Leslie! Join us for our public performances on Saturday and Sunday! Children & Seniors $13. Adults $16. 2-3:30 p.m. Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, 1050 Westminster Road, Fitchburg. Call 978-4226989 or visit paulameoladance.com. Annie - Sunday, December 7. Leapin’ Lizards! Everyone’s most beloved musical is back! Annie, her beloved dog Sandy, Daddy Warbucks and the menacing Miss Hannigan bring the classic comic strip to life on stage. Annie guarantees “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow…” and promises your entire family “A New Deal for Christmas!” $20 evenings, $15 matinees, $10 children 17 and under. 2-4:30 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Theatre, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9388 or visit mwcc.edu/tam. Pilgrim Soul Productions - Auditions - RED by John Logan - Sunday, December 7. Please arrive promptly at the designated time. Callbacks, if needed, December 9, at 7 p.m. REGISTRATION (REQUIRED): Email to pilgrimsoulproductions@gmail.com or phone 508-296-0797. PRODUCTION: March 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 2015. ROLES (stipend): 2 men. Mark Rothko, 55. Ken, 20s. These ages are relative guidelines (not strict mandates) in casting the roles. PREPARATION: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Actors are strongly encouraged to read the play and prepare a short monologue from the script (2 minutes max). Reading copies are available at the Periodicals

Desk at the Worcester Public Library in Salem Square. (Library Hours - worcpublib.org) Scripts available for purchase at dramatists.com and at amazon.com. SYNOPSIS: 2010 Tony Award Best Play. Master painter Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art. But when his young assistant gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw and provocative, RED is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday for six weeks beginning Sunday, January 25. Sunday rehearsals at 6 p.m.; weeknights at 7 p.m. Tech Week begins Sunday, March 8; we rehearse every evening beginning at 6 p.m. during tech week. 6-9 p.m. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: GB and Lexi Singh Performance Center, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-296-0797. Diane Kelley presents Holiday Spectacular 2014 - Sunday, December 7. A holiday show for all ages! An upbeat and fun variety show featuring some of Worcester county’s finest singers, dancers and actors, HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR is in it’s fourth season. This show will leave you tapping your toes and singing Christmas tunes all the way home (and for days after). Join us for lots of holiday cheer and some singing and dancing snowmen, reindeer and hot chocolate for everyone! $26 & $32. $3 discount available for members, groups of 10 or more, kids, students and WOO Card holders. 1-3:15 p.m., 6 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-

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December 4 @ Southern Vermont College 6 p.m. December 6 @ Newbury College 12 p.m. Clark University December 6 @ Clark University 1 p.m. December 9 @ Clark University 5 p.m. Fitchburg State University December 4 @ Suffolk University 7 p.m. December 6 @ Tufts University 2 p.m. December 9 @ WPI 7 p.m. Nichols College December 6 @ Nichols College 2 p.m. December 9 @ Gordon College 5:30 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 6 Home vs. Babson 2 p.m. December 9 Home vs. FSU 7 p.m. Worcester State University December 4 @ UMass Dartmouth 7 p.m. December 6 Home vs. Mt. St. Vincent 5:30 p.m.

December 10 @ Framingham State University 7:40 p.m. Becker College December 7 @ Assumption College at 4:35 p.m. Fitchburg State University December 4 @ Salem St. 7 p.m. December 6 @ UMASS Dartmouth 5 p.m. Nichols College December 6 @ Manhattanville College 7 p.m. Tufts University December 5 Home vs. Colby College @ 7 p.m. December 6 Home vs. Bowdoin College @ 4 p.m. Worcester State University December 4 @ Westfield State 7:35 p.m. December 6 Home vs. Salem St. 5 p.m.

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Fitchburg State University December 6 @ UMASS Boston 9 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 6 @ Springfield Invitational 11 a.m. Worcester State University December 6 @ UMass Boston Invitational TBA

Anna Maria College December 4 @ Suffolk University 7 p.m. Assumption College December 6 @ Merrimack College 3:30 p.m. December 7 @ New York Institute of Technology 1 p.m. December 10 @ Southern New Hampshire University 7:30 p.m. Becker College December 4 @ Clark University 8 p.m. December 6 @ Newbury College 2 p.m. Clark University December 4 @ Becker College 8 p.m. December 9 @ Clark University 7 p.m. Fitchburg State University December 4 @ Wheaton College 7 p.m. December 6 @ WPI 1 p.m. December 9 @ Daniel Webster College 7 p.m. Nichols College December 6 @ Nichols College 12 p.m. December 9 @ Gordon College 7:30 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 6 Home vs. Fitchburg State, 1 p.m. December 9 @ Newbery 7 p.m. Worcester State University December 6 @ Coast Guard 6 p.m. December 7 @ Conn College; time TBA December 9 @ Clark University 7 p.m.

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Anna Maria College December 6 @ Trinity College 1 p.m. December 9 @ Western Conn. St. 7 p.m. Assumption College December 6 @ Merrimack College 1:30 p.m. December 10 @ Southern New Hampshire University 5:30 p.m. Becker College

Assumption College December 6 @ NCAA Division II National Championship TBA

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Assumption College December 6 @ NCAA Division II National Championship TBA

Men’s Ice Hockey

Assumption College December 6 @ Western New England University 4:40 p.m. December 7 @ Becker College 4:35 p.m.

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Women’s Indoor Track & Field Fitchburg State University December 6 @ UMASS Boston 10 a.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 6 @ Springfield Invitational 11 a.m. Worcester State University December 6 @ UMass Boston Invitational TBA

Clark University December 5 @ WPI Gompei Invitational TBA December 6 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. December 7 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 5 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 6 p.m. December 6 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. December 7 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Assumption College December 5 @ WPI Gompei Invitational TBA December 6 @ WPI Gompei Invitational All Day December 7 @ WPI Gompei Invitational All Day Clark University December 5 @ WPI Gompei Invitational TBA December 6 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. December 7 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute December 5 at WPI Gompei Invitational 6p.m. December 6 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 9a.m. and 5 p.m. December 7 @ WPI Gompei Invitational 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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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

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

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

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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

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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 LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE 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

EMPLOYMENT

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES McCauley Lawn Care Cleanups, Maintenance, Mulches, Plantings, Pruning/ Trimming and more! 774-364-7267 mccauleylawncare@gmail.com PERRONE LANDSCAPING Fall Special FREE Gutter Cleaning with Fall Clean up! *Curb side leaf pickup *Gutter Cleaning *Fall Clean ups. Mulch Sales & Delivery. Walkways/Retaining Walls. Residential & Commercial. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. PerroneLandscaping.com 508-735-9814 MULCH & LOAM

BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED Be part of the solution! Teach others the path to wellness FT or PT. We provide the tools and training so you can participate in this multimillion dollar market and create your own economy. Get started today. Call for a personal interview 777.614.1206 HELP WANTED School Bus Drivers Needed Hiring in multiple districts for Route’s, Sports & Charter Buses Free training. 508-791-9100

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

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CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Looking for a skilled customer service associate to join our team. Ideal candidate must be mathematically inclined, excellent on the phone and skilled in clerical work. Job responsibilities will include customer service, walk-in sales, answering phones, quality control, customer orders, customer collections, and project organization. Computer literacy a must. Candidate must work well with others, be a self-starter, and be able to multi-task. Family oriented company located in Worcester, right off the Mass Pike, looking for someone to join our team on a permanent basis. Email resume to mike@signaramaworcester.com.

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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

Ashley Distribution Services in Holland, MA seeks: -TRUCKLOAD DRIVERS (No Touch), Earning potential avg. $67,000 year -LTL DRIVERS (Multiple stop loads to retail stores!), Earning potential avg. $82,000 year - Ability to Enter Canada -Home Weekly -Paid Vacation -401k -Med/Life/Dental Class A CDL & at least 1 year current OTR exp. Clean MVR/PSP Reports. Call 1-800-837-2241 8AM to 4PM CST for info & app or email: jobs@ashleydistributionservice s.com or www.ashleydistributi onservices.com to apply under jobs.

HELP WANTED LOCAL Lajoie Investigations, Inc. Administrative Assistant West Boylston Flexible weekday hours 25-30 per week Description: Daily office tasks, telephone/email communications with clients, transcriptions, and internet research. Skills/Qualifications: Reporting, Administrative Writing, Microsoft Office, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication, and knowledge of current social media applications and technology. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree preferred. For consideration please email cover letter and resume to slajoie@ privateinvestigator.com

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Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, 4 beautifully situated burial plots in The Garden of the Cross. $2200.00 each (current value $5200.00 ea) 508-886-4449

1 Delta Press 62-413 1 Delta Press 17-965. $800.00 508-7917329

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

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)*

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 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

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4 Factory Mag Rims off a 5 lug Jeep. Takes 16" tires. $100 B/0 978-365-6567 4 Maple chairs, 1 Hitchcock corner cabinet, 1 maple headboard & 2 maple dressers. 1 side table. $1,800.00 508-829-8646 84" La-z-Boy Couch Maroon, navy, gold plaid. No wear/tears. X-clean. Like new. Exc. cond. $200.00 978-928-1146 Body Solid Multi-Stack Home Gym w/leg press, pec dec multi-press and dip station $900 978-833-1249 Cherry Sofa Table w/2 drawers by American Drew. 52"x16"x29" Exc. cond. Call 978-537-1144 Duracraft portable electric heater, CZ-1200, 750/1500w, thermostat, tip-over switch, like new, $10, 978-464-2485. Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance shoes; like new condition ($10.00) (508)667-1687 Holiday gift, gently used thirty hard covered Nancy Drew Mystery stories for young readers $15.00 508 853-3444. Light Mahogany three corner china cabinet. Like new, solid wood. Must go, perfect cond. $50.00 508-770-0785 New Wahl Lithium Ion Shaver w/grooming tools. $30.00 or B/O 978-422-6184 Older Lane Hope Chest 44"L x 19"W x 18 1/2"H Locks with skeleton key. $75 (978)534-0711 Pastel flowered couch 85", Exc. cond. Floor lamp inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 508-829-5609 $50.00 Cash and carry. Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room Dollhouse and over 100 pieces of furniture and people. $100.00 Call 508-829-9363 Sportcraft Foosball table 2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; very good condition $75 (508) 725-2777

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Walnut Secretary-Lighted glass curio, pull down desk and 3 drawers. $100.00 or BO 508-762 -9488 Weight training equipment Seated lateral raise machine 2 Tier dumbbell rack, hvy duty $175 978-618-9409 Leominster FOR SALE Delta 12" Portable Planer Mounted model 22-540 $200.00 Cash & Carry 978-422-7481* FURNITURE 1910 Mahogany Dining Room Table w/exts. & carved pineapple legs. 6 matching chairs. Exc cond. $350.00 B/0 508-829-5590*

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT 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 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

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

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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Lastella thanks Fire Department for heroic rescue

Firefighter Ryan Young promoted to Lieutenant By Champion Editor Lindsay Sauvageau

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 night’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 “really impressed” 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

Photo by Scott LaPrade

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 Kimball’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

Forward writing samples and resumes to editor@leominsterchamp.com. Go Blue Devils!!!

CLASS IT UP! Living the Classiﬁeds’ Lifestyle! On the way to an event the other night, my backseat driver’s side window mysteriously shattered. I had just picked up a friend of mine, we turned the corner onto a tree lined street and all of a sudden we felt a hit and the noise was quite loud. We pulled over to inspect and heard voices, so we quickly removed ourselves from the area. My friend kindly called the police and they very soon came to assess the situation. Still not sure what happened, but I am actually grateful that it happened to me and my friend, especially if it was an act of aggression whether intentional or not. I am glad that it didn’t happen to someone with a child in the backseat. I am very glad that I didn’t have my dog in the backseat or another friend. You have to wonder about timing, since just one second earlier and it would have been my window. My friend and I are okay and the funny thing is that we were on our way to celebrate with a young girl who beat cancer. We didn’t let our little incident keep us from the event and we were so happy that we attended. That’s really what life is about, focusing on and celebrating the positives. Now that we are in the holiday season, I hope you do take the time to focus and celebrate the good things; fond memories of those who have passed and celebrating with family and friends who are still with us. Isn’t that what makes life grand, the people and not the things? A window can be replaced, but my good friend can’t. Always grateful…

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Rae Lynn Glispin is a firm believer that a few moments of time can often change another’s life. The happily married mother of two never really moved too far from her hometown of Dudley; she loves the sense of community small towns seem to embody. Glispin is an employee at the 15-40 Connection, a nonprofit that pushes early cancer detection through education. She also volunteers when she has time; she’s the co-chair of the Friends of Oxford Middle School, she volunteers at the Oxford Share Garden where produce is grown and donated to the Oxford Food Shelf. She volunteers at Chemo Angels, a program that offers support to those battling a cancer diagnosis and undergoing IV chemo treatment. Finally, she volunteers at The Venture Forum, a nonprofit community for technology entrepreneurs. Even while being involved with all these institutions and organizations, she is also the founder of the Oxford Cash Mob. What is the Oxford Cash Mob? The Oxford Cash Mob is a group of like-minded people who gather in support of our local community businesses in an effort to help them flourish, in turn helping our town to flourish. Every two months or so, a local business is chosen as the business to be “mobbed.” The location, date and time gets posted on Facebook, Twitter and sent out by email so the group can meet at that location and spend some money. The commitment is to spend at least $10 in that designated location at that time. You can either donate the $10 or spend it in the store. The goal is to show our local community businesses that we support them and we appreciate their contribution to our community. Hopefully the additional outcome is new and future customers for businesses that otherwise were unknown to some people in the area. How long has the group been around? Why was it started? I officially had the first

Oxford Cash Mob in November of 2012. Coincidentally, it was held at the same storefront that our next Oxford Cash Mob will take place, on December 6. I started this group because I had really enjoyed interacting with so many people and helping them with their own dreams of business ownership. I made so many new friends in the small business world and now felt their pain. I felt a strong desire to help them. At the same time I had seen a post on Facebook from someone I know in the area that had started up the Webster

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Cash Mob. I was intrigued, so I reached out to him to learn more. He was very helpful and supportive. This inspired me to start my own Cash Mob in Oxford. It’s a great feeling to help the businesses in my community, even in a small way.

How many businesses have been hit over the course of its existence? The Oxford

Cash Mob coming up on Dec. 6 will be our 14th mob. The business owners get pretty excited.

On the day of a Cash Mob, how many customers can a local business expect to see? Is it a rush or does it happen over the course of the day? We plan the mobs

over the course of a day mostly. Many of our businesses are small and it can be overwhelming to have too many people show up at once. That can end up being a bad experience for all involved. We have even had a couple of cash mobs over the course of a week. We have a “green” car wash in town that wouldn’t work very well to have a mad rush at. We also extended the mob for a week at our local N & J Donuts because they get so packed normally. They are known for a giant chocolate-covered donut the size of a dinner plate.

If a business has warning, will they create some type of mob special? Many

businesses will offer a discount to anyone that lets them know they’re with the Oxford Cash Mob. Some will put pizza and drinks out. Some will put out donuts

and coffee. Our last cash mob at Winsky Farm had munchkins and hot cocoa, plus a discount on their meats.

How is it decided which local business will be hit? I will usually leave it up to

the Facebook group where most of the members look for updates. I will ask where people want to go next and wait to see what places are mentioned. There have been places mentioned that I didn’t even know existed and now I am a customer because of it. Isador’s Organics is a great example of this. When I first started the cash mob, I didn’t know much about them, but now they’ve grown so much and they give back a ton to our community. Everyone in the mob knows who they are now and loves them.

Are businesses outside of Oxford considered? We haven’t ventured outside

of Oxford. It’s always a possibility in the future. Dave O’Connor, who organized the Webster Cash Mob, has mentioned combining our groups for a larger scale event in the future, but we haven’t made the plans yet.

This is a very cool idea; how has it been received in the community? Have there been any lasting effects on the business

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community? Everyone seems to get very

excited about upcoming mobs. There are always people posting comments and pictures on Facebook of items they’ve “scored” at the mobs. Hometown Bank in Oxford even joined in the fun and donated Oxford Cash Mob lanyards for our group.

Have people from other communities expressed interest in starting their own mob? I have yet to have anyone reach

out to me about starting a cash mob in another town.

Can you tell us the next business the mob will hit? Our next Oxford Cash Mob is

scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Express Yourself Gifts and Baskets, at 245 Main St. in Oxford. It will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is the perfect location for this time of the year. They offer so many gift items for your family and friends…and even for you. People can learn more about the Oxford Cash Mob by searching Cash Mob of Oxford, MA on Facebook; @OxfordMACashMob on Twitter; or by emailing me at OxfordCashMob@yahoo.com. -Steven King, Writer and Photographer

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