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remember delivering pizzas over the summer in high school. I had a car, so I was able to take the job, but not every teenager is that lucky. In fact, many teenagers in Worcester and elsewhere aren’t lucky enough to have relatives or friends’ relatives they can badger for job opportunities or recommendations, let alone a job that requires a vehicle. But everyone wants teenagers to get to work rather than making the devil’s work, or whatever idle hands do. So what’s the solution? Worcester has a number of jobs that are subsidized by the state’s YouthWorks program – spotlighted this week – or others. Proponents say those jobs get youth into a pipeline, teaching them skills that will come in handy when they compete against the broader workforce after graduation (or next summer). But fewer than 20 percent of youth who apply get placed into a position – percentage-wise, it is easier to gain admission into Holy Cross than it is to get a YouthWorks job. At current funding levels, subsidized jobs cannot put every low-income youth to work, but that doesn’t mean jobs advocates won’t keep trying to put Worcester to work. Check out this week’s cover story for more. — Tom Quinn, reporter

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Government diversity improving Tom Quinn

he City Council will give an evaluation of City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. next week. He made it easy for any councilors who are looking for ways to give him high marks by releasing a 50-page summary of accomplishments. Highlighted early on in the packet was a note about diversity in hiring and appointing new members of municipal government. Augustus had released a series of recommendations to the City Council in April with the goal of creating a more representative and diverse government. Going by the city’s many boards and commissions, the city has already made progress in bringing more non-white, non-male voices into city government. “One of my top priorities this year was to improve the diversity and inclusiveness of city government,” Augustus said in the selfevaluation. “We have worked aggressively to develop and implement strategies aimed at increasing representation of women and people of color in city employment and on city boards and commissions.” The raw numbers back up the progress. According to the report, minorities and females accounted for 38 percent of noncivil service positions (many police and fire positions are filled through the regulated process) in Fiscal Year 2015, with minority groups accounting for 20 percent of total hires and women making up 41 percent. There are 203 total seats available on the city’s 29 boards and commissions, according to the city’s website, and the jump in diverse representation on different boards was on display in the past year as well. Minority representation increased 25 percent, with

43 total appointments, and the 66 female appointments represented a 38-percent hike. The Citizen Advisory Council (CAC), one of the 29 boards and commissions, is at the heart of the jump in diversity for itself and the other boards. Worcesterites might not know

We’ve been working hard. — Rev. Jesse Gibson, a member of the Citizens Advisory Council, which recommends candidates for boards and commissions to the city manager Augustus does not pick appointees without a process beforehand. The CAC recruits and interviews candidates before selecting finalists, who then go to the city manager for a final interview and possible appointment. CAC chairperson Coreen Gaffney said the decision to increase diversity was a conscious one, with careful consideration given to how to improve how representative boards and commissions like the Board of Health, Conservation Commission and Worcester Arts Council really are. “In July of 2013 the CAC developed a recruitment strategy with the goal to not only increase the pool of candidates seeking appointments to boards and commissions, but increase the diversity of that candidate pool,” Gaffney said in an email. “The CAC reviewed statistics relative to the make-up of the boards and commissions and felt there was a need to implement a recruitment strategy to more

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

June hasn’t been terribly kind to the Worcester Bravehearts, who were 5-10 heading into the start of this week. -5

Food Truck Festival enjoys large crowds and good weather. Now the city just needs to relax the rules for more food trucks. +2

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The DCU Center in Worcester reportedly considered for Olympic handball as Boston 2024 group tours facility recently. +2

Indian lake closes one day for algae treatment, as a particularly pesky form continues to pop up. -2

effectively reach out to under-represented groups within our community. Over the last two years the CAC has worked together to achieve that goal and are very pleased with the results.” Rev. Jesse Gibson, a member of the CAC, said the group has been making strides, especially online, toward filling board vacancies with qualified people. “We’ve been working hard,” Gibson said. Gaffney specifically called out a quick reference guide for people to consult before applying for boards and commissions, clearing up what each board’s function was. “Another improvement was consciously

Union Hill Elementary School Principal Marie Morse’s yard is “flocked” with 100 pink flamingos by the Oak Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC) for her work improving student academic performance. +1

seeking to make the selection process less daunting,” Gaffney said. “Many people may have misgivings about coming before a panel of people to be interviewed, so we make every effort to create a welcoming environment and make the candidates feel at ease.” There are still vacancies for a number of boards. The full list is available at worcesterma.gov/boards-commissions. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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Thorndyke School crossing guard Shirley Wyman retires after 45 years on the job. Wow! +3

Area and regional churches come together for vigil in wake of horrific attack at church in Charleston, South Carolina. A show of faith in the face of tragedy. +1

Worcester Running Festival postponed by threat of lightning, forcing organizers to consider a new date. -2

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Fire Lt. Annmarie Pickett receives national award Jessica Picard

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ire is understandable and predictable; therefore, most fires are preventable.” That is the lesson Fire Lt. Annmarie Pickett strives to instill in everyone she meets. It is safe to say she does a good job, because as the public education officer for the Worcester Fire Department, Pickett headed to Chicago earlier this week after being named the 2015 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year. The distinction, awarded by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), recognizes “a fire and life safety educator who works for a local fire department, uses NFPA’s materials in consistent and creative ways, demonstrates excellence and innovation in reaching out to the community, and views NFPA as the source for safety information.” Pickett, who started as a paramedic in 1985 and joined the Fire Department in 2000, certainly fits the bill. She does not just teach fire safety, she lives it. Get Pickett talking about fire prevention, and you could be in for a long conversation. She was at the Worcester Firefighters 6K Road Race recently, where she greeted children for hours, letting them spray water from a fire hose through the window of a display set up to look like a house with a fire inside. To Pickett, firefighting and teaching fire safety are more than just work. “I love my job,” she said recently as she leafed through stack after stack of hand-drawn pictured addressed simply to “Firefighter Annie.” Wearing her father’s badge, the thirdgeneration fire fighter dedicates herself

as Worcester, where buildings are so close together, and even if one family is doing everything right, Pickett noted, it does not mean the house just 5 feet away is protected. Generators can be a problem, Pickett said. When power goes out, some families switch on to teaching residents about fire safety a power generator. Keeping them away from and having them “hear it in a way they nearby houses and pointing the exhaust in the understand it.” opposite direction of the home, Pickett said, is It comes through when she talks about important. the danger of sparklers, most commonly Perhaps her number one priority is associated with the Fourth of July. Many encouraging residents to make sure they parents give them to their children without have working smoke and carbon monoxide a second thought. As Pickett explains it, detectors. Families should also have a home however, sparklers burn at escape plan in the PHOTO SUBMITTED 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. case of emergency, To put that into perspective, something she said can she said, consider that water more than double the boils at 212 degrees, cakes chances of survival. bake at 350, wood burns at “Most fires,” said 575, and glass melts at 900 Pickett, “happen in the degrees. On the Fourth of middle of the night July, Pickett said, children in your home, a place are waving around sticks where you should be hot enough to melt glass. safe.” Part of Pickett’s job is to There should be at think of safer alternatives. least two clear ways In the case of sparklers, she out of the home, she said, a glow stick would said, and smoke alarms work just fine. should be tested once When it comes to a month. An easy way fire risks in Worcester, to remember to change sparklers are not at the the alarms’ batteries is top of the list, though. to do it when changing According to Pickett, clock batteries. Smoke the improper disposal of alarms should be smoking materials is a replaced every 10 years, Lt. Annmarie Pickett major problem. Even when Pickett said, and carbon smoking outside, it is imperative to make monoxide alarms every five-seven years. sure the flame is “out all the way, every “It doesn’t matter who you are,” she said, time,” she said. An easy way to do so is to adding everyone needs to be prepared and use a deep metal can or ashtray, preferably educated in fire safety. with sand in it. There are also seasonal risks. With the Fire can spread quickly in a city such Fourth of July just around the corner,

sparklers are not the only things of which to be wary. Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts, Pickett, stressed, and should be left to the professionals. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, over the past 10 years, 785 major fire and explosion incidents involving illegal fireworks have been reported to the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System. In addition, outdoor fire pits and burning are also illegal in Worcester. Pickett was nominated for the 2015 Fire and Life Safety Educator of the Year by District Fire Chief Robert J. Courtney. Several letters of support were also sent to the NFPA, testifying to Pickett’s abilities and dedication for what she does. In the words of Public Information Officer Deputy Chief Geoffrey Gardell, “[Pickett] has just done a great job.” In choosing her for the award, the NFPA cited Pickett for her “steadfast commitment to bringing fire and life safety messages to as many people as possible.” Under her leadership, the organization noted, the fire department’s public education division in 2014 conducted more than 700 workshops reaching 40,000 residents, compared to just 10 workshops reaching 161 residents in 2008. That was just before Pickett joined the division. The national award includes a $1,000 honorarium for Pickett and another $1,000 for her department. The money will be put to good use, going into the donation fund that helps the department continue to educate. Pickett shrugs off the individual successes, saying, “No one individual has led to the success of this program ... Fire is everyone’s fight, whether it is going out to put out a fire or educating a child.” As for the future, Pickett has no plans of slowing down anytime soon. “It’s an honor,” she said. “I’m living every kid’s dream with this job.”

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United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) has awarded roughly $2.8 million to 35 local agencies representing 49 programs, more than $1.9 million of which was invested into programs providing services in the areas of education, health and family stability. The rest of the money went to programs helping vulnerable residents with food, housing and crisis intervention. Eight of the 49 programs received increased funding to expand their services. United Way of Central Massachusetts said it will invest more than $5.4 million in the community this year. “I am so proud that the United Way continues to make strategic investments into programs at agencies doing great work,” said UWCM President and CEO Tim Garvin. “These programs reach out, build lives, and make our community better. Thank you to the 11,000 donors that make this possible.” The agencies, their programs and the amount awarded are: African Community Education Program, ACE After School Program, $35,000; American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts, Disaster Services and Preparedness, $100,000; Ascentria Care Alliance, Services for New Americans Education & Employment Program, $35,000; Big Brothers

Big Sisters of Central MA/ Metrowest Inc., Making a BIG Difference in Worcester, $90,000; Boys and Girls Club of Worcester, Prevention/ Intervention, $10,500; Catholic Charities, Emergency Services, $41,000; Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Housing Counseling and Homelessness Prevention, $100,000; Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, P.O.W.E.R. Program, $50,000; Children’s Friend Inc., Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program At The Ellsworth Center, $20,000; Community Healthlink Inc., Medical and Emergency Respite, $47,000; Community Healthlink Inc., Support for Success: School Based Mental Health Services, $73,000; Community Healthlink Inc., Together For Kids, $80,000, Community Legal Aid Inc., Legal Advocacy Project, $82,500; Dismas House of Massachusetts, Dismas House, $43,000; Elder Services of Worcester Area, Money Management, $9,000; Elder Services of Worcester Area, Nutrition Program, $43,000; Elm Park Center for Early Childhood Education, Elm Park Children’s Program, $16,730; Family Health Center of Worcester Inc., Positive Directions!, $70,000; Family Services

of Central Massachusetts, Summer Literacy Initiative, $60,000; Friendly House Inc., Social Service Program, $56,000; Girls Incorporated of Worcester, Comprehensive K-12 Enrichment and Academic Enhancement for AbbyKelly, $46,000; Guild of St. Agnes, InfantToddler Early Education & Care, $30,000; Latino Education Institute (LEI) Worcester State Foundation (WSF), Club E, $39,000; Latino Education Institute (LEI) Worcester State Foundation (WSF), Innovative Services for Latino Students (ISLA), $31,000; Ascentria Care Alliance, Services for New Americans Case Management, $35,000; Massachusetts Educational and Career Opportunities Inc., Collegiate Success Institute - CSI Worcester, $40,000; Massachusetts Educational and Career Opportunities Inc., Teen Parent Program, $42,000; Nativity School of Worcester, Graduate Support Program, $30,000; Pernet Family Health Service Inc., Emergency Infant Supply Program, $34,500; Rainbow Child Development Center, Rainbow’s Preschool, $34,300; Rainbow Child Development Center, Rainbow’s School Age Program, $14,700; Regional

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Environmental Council Inc., Food Justice Program, $56,000; South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Greater Worcester Housing Connection, $100,000; Straight Ahead Ministries Inc., Worcester Youth Re-entry Program, $40,000; The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, Safe Homes, $45,000; The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, Supported Employment & Education, $32,000; The CASA Project Inc., CASA/GAL Child Court Advocacy, $54,000; UMass Memorial HealthCare Inc. HOPE Coalition, HOPE Coalition Mental Health Model, $85,000; Webster Square Day Care Center Inc., Preschool Child Care, $33,000; Worcester Community Action Council Inc., Project Excel, $40,000; Worcester Food & Active Living Policy Council, 5210 Worcester, $51,250; Worcester Roots Project, Co-Operative Youth Leadership Program, $14,000; Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc., Dynamy Youth Academy, $40,000; Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc., YouthConnect Worcester, $550,000; YWCA of Massachusetts, Daybreak Emergency Shelter, $35,000; YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Girls Choice Middle/High School Program, $20,000; YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Transitional Housing, $67,000; YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Worcester Early Education and Care, $54,000; YWCA of Central Massachusetts, Young Parents Program, $45,000.

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City warms up to food trucks TOM QUINN

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Currently, food trucks must obtain a state Hawkers and Peddlers License administered by the Worcester Police Department, a Stationary Vendor License from the Department of Public Works and Parks and a Permit to Operate a Mobile Food Unit from the Department of Inspectional Services. Fees for those permits are in the $500 range. The Economic Development Office is determining the feasibility of a “Food Truck Friendly Permit” that would streamline the regulatory process. The city will also improve the accessibility of forms and applications on its website. Six councilors on the current City Council were serving when the previous ordinance was passed in 2008, although the ones who voted for the regulations in the past softened

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fter years operating under regulations that make Worcester a hostile city for food truck vendors, the City Council appears to be warming up to the idea of creating a welcoming environment for the mobile eateries, with many councilors voicing support for City Manager Ed Augustus Jr.’s plan to crowdsource ideas from the public and make permitting a smoother process. A 2008 ordinance prevents food trucks and other vendors from operating too close to permanent businesses, remaining in the same place for too long, and placed restrictions on how long the trucks could stay open. The goal was to protect permanent businesses that were worried about competition from a less-regulated industry that could have a cost advantage, something councilors and the city manager brought up at a Council meeting earlier this week. “It’s clear we have to have some kind of boundaries so they’re not negatively impacting our brick and mortar restaurants and food establishments,” Augustus said. “But in a city our size, in a city with the demographics we have with a large number of college students and young professionals ... we ought to be able to embrace these kinds of opportunities.” The proposed pilot program would allow vendors in Elm Park and the Worcester Common, although Augustus said that list could be added to or changed based on community input and research. Most councilors spoke up in support of the move, and said they had confidence in the city manager to work out an arrangement that allowed for food trucks while protecting existing businesses. “I find this to be a progressive move,” District 1 Councilor Tony Economou said. “I think it’s forward-thinking. I think it gets people out of the buildings, out into the street, and it shows we’re alive and well in the city of Worcester. I think it spurs energy.” A few councilors also said they believed allowing food trucks lowered the barrier to entry into the food service market, spurring entrepreneurs to try their hand at new businesses. “These food trucks, pushcarts, they evoke entrepreneurship,” Economou said. “And that entrepreneurship is something we cannot turn our backs to. That in itself will lead to more brick and mortar businesses in our corridors in the city.”

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their tone this time around. Mayor Joe Petty, At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes and District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri voted for the regulations in 2008, while At-large Councilors Gary Rosen, Rick Rushton and Kate Toomey were opposed. The ordinance was approved at that time on a 6-5 vote. Part of the city manager’s plan is to solicit input from the community on the city’s website, an idea that falls under the modern umbrella of “crowdsourcing.” “This is a perfect issue for us to roll out and engage the community, engage the citizens of Worcester in where they think the boundaries should be,” Augustus said, noting the robust conversation surrounding food trucks on social media. “It’s a way to provide input beyond our traditional means of providing input.” Lukes has been an advocate for crowdsourcing in the past, and said it was a good first step in any change to city rules and regulations. “Food trucks are gaining a lot of attention, they’re trendy,” Lukes, who also requested a report on penalties for vendors operating outside their zones, said. “[Crowdsourcing] is a good first start, and I do know food trucks are popular. As long as we confine them to certain areas.” The item is scheduled to be taken up again as part of the Economic Development subcommittee’s July 21 agenda. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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How do you follow colleagues who brag about their experience growing up in the food industry when talking about food trucks and potentially welcoming them back to Worcester? “I also grew up in the food business. Not anyone in the family selling food, but me eating it,” At-large Councilor Moe Bergman quipped. Not that you need to have worked in a deli to appreciate the concern brick and mortar businesses have when it comes to allowing food trucks in their zone of control, but if everyone else is flashing their food service industry cred, like some councilors were doing at their meeting this week, sometimes the best thing to do is win City Council joke of the week instead.

EVERYONE GOES TO COES: The Coes

Zone Task Force has already made huge improvements to Coes Beach, cleaning up brush, bringing in new sand and installing a lifeguard chair - presumably to be filled by a lifeguard. More improvements are on the horizon, but the group wants to show off the progress that has already been made on June 27 (or June 28 if it rains) at the Coes Beach Family Day. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for purchase, and kayaks and paddle boards will be available for free. To rent, not to take home, before anyone gets too excited.

TESTING UNION: You might have missed

it – and based on Worcester’s abysmal election participation the last few years, most of you probably did – but the Educational Association of Worcester (teachers union) released its endorsements for the School Committee race, and only gave the nod of approval to three incumbents – Brian O’Connell, John Monfredo and Dianna Biancheria. They also endorsed Donna Colorio and Molly McCullough from the challengers’ side. Were there not enough qualified candidates to fill out a full slate of six votes (the mayor serves as the seventh member of the committee and the chairperson)? Maybe they all failed the high-stakes test – I mean, “candidate questionnaire” - given out by the EAW. The test had some gimme questions – I don’t think anyone put “strongly disagree” for “I support the civil rights of all LGBTQ peoples” - but others could have tripped candidates up. Candidates were asked how they thought the situation at North High earlier this year, in which assaults and threats garnered weekly media attention, was handled. Class sizes, police presence, student performance and testing and charter schools were also on the test. No word on if candidates who failed the questionnaire had to stay after for extra credit.

THE APOCRYPHA: The materials distributed by the city for the U.S. Department of Justice’s race discussions are available on the city’s website, but what about the handouts random people spread around during Monday’s Media and Social Network session? The only way to get your hands on one of them was to attend the session, or rely on media reports of what the mystery flyers said. And as attendees at the session pointed out, the media picks and chooses what information to report as part of an implicitly racist plot to pander to readers and sell advertising. That being said, here is the broadest view of the two handouts. The purple handout was, I think, about mainstream media, and looked like someone dared a philosophy major to write a paper that was technically English without actually being readable by the average American adult. The white handout was about a local blog that nearly everyone at the session agreed was racist and belligerent, but they seemed to read it religiously anyway. Both were much more entertaining than the officially sanctioned handouts, and were only slightly less informative. THE GOSPEL OF TIF: The week of unsanctioned handouts continued at City Council on June 23. The Worcester-Community Labor Coalition was at the meeting to testify in favor of more negotiations around TIF tax break deals, one of which was passed unanimously by the council that night. A $26 million project on 150 Blackstone River Road will get a tax break from the city totaling $5.46 million over 15 years. It’s a common tactic when cities try to lure businesses to set up in town to reap the tax benefits down the line – especially with Worcester’s sky-high commercial tax rate of $31.73 per thousand, which was listed by the developer in a previous meeting as the main reason he needed a break on taxes. The WCLC, though, showed councilors a similar TIF in Littleton, where the city (with a tax rate of $29.89 per thousand) gave a $3.5 million TIF on a $45-million project, and got $300,000 in community benefit contributions in addition to informal commitments to internships and financial support

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for community projects. A better deal for the city? Possibly. As the city manager said during the meeting, though, Worcester wants to be a welcoming place for new developers, and councilors decided to go with the deal on the table rather than pushing for more.

TREATS, NO TRICKS: The Taste of Shrewsbury Street was June 23, and the rumored

second coming of the Worcester tornado was kind enough to threaten on the horizon without actually ruining the party. The actual event, in which restaurants on one of Worcester’s most crowded food corridors gave away free samples to people wearing an expensive button, was reminiscent of trick-or-treating as a child. Some places gave away the good stuff and had lines out the door, some places phoned it in and left a “take one” sign by the goodies, and some places refused to give treats to anyone not in costume. Well, maybe not that last one, but the eclectic mix of different foods and portion sizes meant you really had to try as many restaurants as possible to make sure you weren’t missing out on the free three-course meal, or full-size Snickers bar.

DUDDIE DIAMOND DESIGNATION: The former Duddie Diamond car dealership on Park Avenue could be redeveloped soon, and residents will get a chance to hear all about it at 6:30 on June 25 at Clark’s Sackler Science Center. The Columbus Park Neighborhood Association will hear from Neil Treitman, who will discuss the potential for mixed-use residential and commercial development. He’s also seeking feedback from residents and business owners, as well as students.

BRAVEHEARTS STAT OF THE WEEK: Even after a brief winning streak, the Worcester

Bravehearts were in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League cellar at 5-11, but that doesn’t mean all is lost. Where team accolades are lacking, individual ones can be a bright spot in an otherwise cloudy season. Shortstop Gavin Tristan is the FCBL leader in steals with 12, only getting caught once. Tristan has more than a third of the Bravehearts’ 34 steals.

THE KASBAR, ROCKED: Worcester police don’t have much information on the stabbing of a 26-year-old victim at the KasBar on Southwest Cutoff on June 20. State troopers were helping the victim, who had multiple stab wounds, at the scene when WPD arrived. A detective went to the hospital to interview the victim after he was transported there, but he was in surgery at the time. Witnesses said an old, bald white male around 6 feet tall fled in a white pickup truck after fighting with the victim. He then allegedly struck a parked car in the parking lot – not usually a sign that someone is sober, but that wasn’t made clear – before getting onto Route 20 toward Auburn. The victim is in serious but stable condition, according to the WPD, with non life threatening injuries. Anyone who can help the WPD with the investigation is encouraged to call 508-799-8651. PARK-LOVE: A potential public-private partnership between the city and the Worcester

Tennis Club (WTC) that would have had the club contribute $500,000 toward the Newton Hill tennis courts has fallen through amid concerns from some residents about the privatization of public land. The stated reason by the city manager’s office is that he was unable to come to an agreement with the club that would expand amenities for the community as a whole while giving the tennis club the number of clay courts they wanted. Resident opposition to the plan – notably from Moira Coakley’s “Preserve Our Woods: Save Newton Hill” Facebook page and its 280 followers – was not mentioned in the press release. “My administration will continue to search out creative solutions that leverage private resources to increase opportunities for the entire community,” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said in the release. As long as he doesn’t do anything involving any parkland – remember the Chandler Ball Fields parking lot debacle? We’ll never know if the anti-WTC crowd could have gone toe to toe with city government the same way the anti-parking lot crowd did, since the project was aborted before takeoff. Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine. com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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Editorial City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. was the right choice

ity councilors in Worcester will deliver their evaluations of City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. next week. This week, the former School Committee member and state senator submitted his own evaluation of sorts, touching on a number of accomplishments since arriving on the job roughly 17 months ago. It is hard to envision the city manager receiving anything but largely positive marks from councilors. Why? Because he has, by and large, performed above and beyond the expectations of even those who stood solidly behind him when Mayor Joe Petty first mentioned him as a worthy successor to former City Manager Mike O’Brien. Augustus has presided over the city during tumultuous times - from protests against police and public demonstrations that easily could have turned ugly, to violence and unrest in some of the city’s public schools. He has done so with a steady hand and a measure of calm and reassurance that does not seem intended just for the moment. Augustus is not prone to rash judgment and knee-jerk reactions. That was shown in his handling of the opioid crisis that ripped through the city, and in less than a week claimed some 10 or more lives in heroin overdoses. And, as race relations seemingly were ripped apart across the country in a number of tragic incidents involving police and communities of color, the ripple effects were felt here, and several members of various minority communities rose up to challenge Worcester’s own police department to be more racially inclusive and sensitive. Augustus and Petty, at the suggestion of some community leaders, responded by initiating a series of race dialogues, which are winding down as we speak. Those are but a couple examples of Augustus’s ability to not let the whipping winds of controversy and tragedy strip him of the ability to act rationally and responsibly. Whether you agree with the measures he has taken is up to you, but Augustus has not let situations and crises pass without trying to deal with them. He has done so in much less dire circumstances, such as one neighborhood’s parking plight, where councilors and residents clamored for action to restore order to the area around Worcester State University and find a solution to the scores of cars that line both the main roads and side streets around the campus. Homeowners cried foul and councilors pleaded with the city manager to come up with a solution. So he did. Only it was not the solution those homeowners and councilors wanted, so it was shot down before it ever saw the light of day. There have been other examples of Augustus dealing with a Council that sometimes reverses course in midstream, leaving him out to dry. Publicly, he has handled them with aplomb. His own list of accomplishments — detailed over 50 pages — focuses more on numbers and facts than on less measurable things like patience and an ability to bring people of different backgrounds and opinions to the table. We find those abilities as important, perhaps more so, than any of the many programs and initiatives Augustus has either led or continued. And there are many. There are examples of programs and efforts that started before he came on as city manager. There are also some initiatives that received little fanfare, such as a fitness program for the Worcester Fire Department; a small, but important step toward ensuring both the safety of the public and the firefighters themselves (might the city manager be able to implement a media fitness program?). Some of what Augustus mentions in his list speaks more to the efforts of individual departments, but as the old saying goes, the buck stops with the man in charge (or something like that). Is there room for Augustus to improve? There have been instances, such as the decision to install hypodermic needle drop boxes in the library, when some public discussion beforehand might have been deserved. We also are not in agreement with the decision by Police Chief Gary Gemme, and supported by Augustus as his boss, to not send any police to the race dialogue on public safety. The long and short of it, however, is that Augustus is the right person at the right time to lead Worcester. Petty has every right to crow about his unwavering support of Augustus, even through a city manager search process seen by many as a smokescreen. Petty never hid his feelings: he wanted Augustus as city manager from the beginning. About a year-and-a-half in, it looms as the right decision. At this point in time, we give Augustus a solid “A” for his overall work as city manager.

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Slamming with Wonder Janice Harvey

hen Ashley Alfberg was born three months early, weighing 1 pound 3 1/2 ounces, her uncle nicknamed her “Ashley Wonder,” for having survived at all. She had the deck stacked against her from the beginning: a sickly, PHOTO SUBMITTED biracial child in a world that didn’t always look kindly on children carrying either epithet. The child of a black mother and a father of German-Irish descent, her formative years were a struggle as she dealt with taunts and rejection due to facial disfigurement caused by the breathing tubes that left her nose misshapen, and scarred the little girl inside and out. Today, the diminutive and wiry Wonder is a respected slam poet who makes a living as an instructional assistant for the Worcester Public Schools. Off stage, she is a timid soul, smiling, soft-spoken and unfailingly polite. On stage, she is a fiery force, letting rip in a commanding growl the words that have freed that small child from her inner demons. “There is beauty in a broken heart,” she declares, and the students in my sixth-period English III class respond with “That’s right!” and “Truth!” snapping their fingers in approval. Now and then, they forget to snap and simply applaud with gusto, having been moved by her pain. For students who have read the poetry of Whitman, Coleridge and Poe, this different form of expression kindles in them that exquisite moment when they hear their own frustrations put into words. I see it in their faces, their suddenly-coiled bodies lifting from their seats as they lurch forward. Yes, I say, take out your phones. Record this if you like. Play back the words that touched you and made you see that you aren’t alone in your feelings of confusion, of fear and anger. Wonder brings those feelings to the surface and breaks the silence. Wonder blasts out against the violence that

has visited the black community, the outrage she feels over losing a cousin to gunfire, the agony of watching her beloved aunt, her best friend, die a slow death from cancer. In a room filled with students all too familiar with loss, Wonder speaks their language. For Wonder, discovering that language meant taking the journals she’d kept private and opening them up for anyone to hear and judge, a decision she calls “extremely difficult.” She credits the Passion for Christ Movement with “sparking everything.” Wonder says she has always had a strong relationship with God, and finds a home for her poetry and her spiritual needs at the Blessed Ministries Church in Worcester. And while her poetry sometimes reflects her devotion, her words never reach a level of preachiness. For the students watching and listening, Wonder selects poems she instinctively knows will ring true; unvarnished looks at isolation, insecurity and unrequited love are woven among angry diatribes that rail against the senseless deaths of young black men. Her audience is spellbound before erupting with approval. Emotions are high when she talks of “cutting” as a kid. “In some ways, I think I prefer it,” she says when asked if performing for students is difficult. “Slamming for adults is very different — it’s a competition, so there’s pressure.” Slamming for teens means a chance to discuss what inspires Wonder’s words, and here her day job melds smoothly with her creative passions. A slam win at the Sahara restaurant in December qualified Wonder for a slam team. She and four team members will be getting ready for serious competition in Oakland, California by raising money for travel expenses. Slams in Boston, Worcester and selected cities in Rhode Island will hopefully yield enough donations to send the poets westward. For Wonder, slamming is “a healing process,” but through her own healing, the poet is helping her audience connect, simply by knowing they aren’t alone. There is joy, too, in her words, as she celebrates triumph over sadness, beating back old demons with her own raw and marvelous beat.

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE Delight Gavor, a member of Clark University’s Class of 2016, has re-

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ceived $10,000 from Davis Projects for Peace to implement her “Butterfly Effect Program” in a year-long curriculum for 200 eighth-graders at the Anyaa Community School in Ghana. “Imagine if these youth who find they bear the brunt of underdevelopment do not see education as pivotal to their success, so most do not even show up for school regularly and instead get involved in truant activities. This is a reality for about a thousand students who attend under-resourced government schools in Ghana,” Gavor wrote in her proposal. She said her program last year helped 36 students explore their interests and discover what they were good at (apart from academics), and encouraged them to use their interests to become socially responsible and solve community problems they identified themselves. This summer, Gavor is partnering with INTED (Institute of Teacher Education and Development) Africa and the Ghana Education Service to train the instructors who will be teaching the curriculum in the fall. Training will continue through Aug. 14. If the experience proves successful, Gavor will be allowed to share the curriculum with at least three other schools in the district in 2016, and possibly with the entire school district in the future. Gavor, who majors in psychology with a double minor in management and entrepreneurship, is a 2012 graduate of the SOS Hermann Gmeneir International College in TemaGhana.

MAKING MUSIC Talented young musicians from around the world are busy attending the Chamber Music Institute at Holy Cross this week. It is the second year the school has run the program, which helps develop chamber music skills and nurture the individual talent of violinists, violists, cellists and pianists. The program culminates with two concerts in Brooks Concert Hall. The first of the free shows is Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m., featuring music by Brahms, Schumann, Mozart, Dvorak, Beethoven and Ravel. A performance on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. will feature music by Shostakovich, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Dvorak and Brahms. There are 16 participants this year, ranging in age from 14-25 and hailing from the U.S., Korea, Colombia and Costa Rica.

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SIMPLY FAB Quinsigamond Community College recently became the state’s first

community college to earn acceptance into the Fab Lab network. According to the Fab Foundation website, “Fab Labs are a global network of local labs enabling invention by providing access to tools for digital fabrication… creating opportunities to improve lives and livelihoods around the world.” There are 500 Fab Labs in 30 countries. Of the seven Fab Labs in Massachusetts, QCC’s is the only one outside Greater Boston. “Fab Labs provide access and tools to experiment - to take an idea and do something with it,” said Kathy Rentsch, Dean of Business, Engineering and Technology at QCC. “The idea behind Fab Labs is that you don’t have to have an advanced degree to operate the equipment. It’s a communitybased resource, and all tools and software are free to use.” QCC will open its Fab Lab when the QuEST Center, the school’s new Engineering, Science and Technology building, opens in January 2016. It will be equipped with a laser cutter, a vinyl cutter, 3D printers, a 3D scanner, a precision milling machine, molding and casting equipment, and Soldering equipment. Similar equipment will be available at the Innovative Technology Acceleration Center (ITAC) at QCC Southbridge, located at 5 Optical Drive.

VP A VIP AT CLARK Clark University has appointed Jeff Gillooly as vice president for university advancement.

In that position he will lead fundraising efforts and help broaden areas of engagement for alumni, families and friends as well as boost philanthropic efforts. “I am very pleased to have Jeff on board in this critical role,” Clark University President David Angel said. “Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the position, and will be a valuable member of our team as we enhance the Clark mission.” Gillooly was most recently assistant vice president for presidential advancement and university volunteer management for the University of Rochester, where he served since 2006. “Through family connections to Worcester, I have long admired Clark University, and in particular, President Angel’s outstanding leadership,” Gillooly said. “I appreciate the Clark mission and am very impressed by the amplification of liberal education through the University’s LEEP model. I look forward to being a part of Clark’s exciting future, and working to secure the resources needed to grow and strengthen this tradition of academic excellence.”

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YOUTH JOBS AT A PREMIUM IN WORCESTER Tom Quinn

What are the kids supposed to do in the summer? It is a question that haunts parents everywhere; if they are not worrying about getting their own child a job, they are worried about other people’s children and what mischief they will get into with their new-found free time after school lets out. Like so many other things, the struggle to find employment is exacerbated for low-income youth, who often lose out without the advantages upper-class 12

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teenagers enjoy. For those youth struggling to find a job, there is subsidized employment – the state, or others, will chip in to create jobs for young people who would otherwise have nothing to do over the summer. The YouthWorks program will provide 350 jobs in Worcester this season, and although many residents have never heard of it, it is emblematic of the effort to get kids back in a jobs pipeline as the national economy recovers.

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percent of the allocated jobs in Worcester.” He said there were other openings in Webster and Southbridge. Of course, subsidized jobs are not free, and budget cuts have knocked YouthWorks down a peg. Turgeon said there are about 70 fewer positions available for youth this summer because of budget cuts at the state level and the recent raising of the minimum wage to $9 per hour without a corresponding increase in funding.

Massachusetts’s teen unemployment rate in 2014 was 17.7 percent, according to the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Even though that rate only takes into account teens who are looking for work, it is still more than triple the overall unemployment rate last year, Turgeon, expressing a which was around 5.3 percent. sentiment echoed by many in Nancy Snyder is the president and CEO of the youth jobs scene, said it Commonwealth Corporation, which helps the was important for subsidized state administer the YouthWorks program and jobs programs to target designs workforce development programs. low-income youth because She said the organization surveyed 200 employers and found the major reason for the they lack the network more discrepancy came down to experience. affluent kids may have to get “Employers did not see an issue with teen’s summer jobs. hard skills,” Snyder said when explaining

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why employers prefer adult applicants. “It was really an issue of work behaviors and job seeking skills.” Those who work with teen jobs in Worcester agreed the issue was not a lack of trying on the part of the youth population. Snyder pointed to the employment-topopulation ratio, which was 54 percent for teens in 1999, meaning more than half of all teenagers were actively working at that time. That number fell to 31 percent last year, compared to 62 percent for the total population. Part of the gap can be explained by teen participation in sports, extracurricular activities or family vacations during the summer months. Ellen Ganley of the Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC), which runs the YouthWorks program on a day-to-day basis in Worcester, said the organization has received around 2,000 applications for 350 youth job slots, meaning fewer than 20 percent of applicants will end up with a subsidized job. The squeeze for youth jobs is not limited to the WCAC. Grace Sliwoski is program manager with the YouthGROW program for the Regional Environmental Council in Worcester, which receives some YouthWorks funding. This year 255 youth applied for 15 open positions at the urban farming program. Since YouthWorks and other subsidized jobs programs target low-income youth or teenagers with barriers to entering the workforce, Worcester has a larger presence of opportunities than other communities. “YouthWorks is funded with a formula to distribute funds to target cities and towns with a high number of at-risk youth,” Central Massachusetts Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Jeff Turgeon said. “Because of that, we’re basically mandated to fund 90

“Youth hiring in general is still very low compared to what it used to be,” Turgeon said. “Even though it’s bounced back a little, the hardest hit are low-income and minority youth. What it relates to, in general, the higher up you go in the income scale the stronger network that family has. And that stronger network helps connect youth with summer job opportunities. There’s a very strong correlation between family network and income and the ability of young people to find work.” Family connections will not help anyone get a job at YouthGROW or Youth Growing Organics in Worcester. “We’re a consensus-based program, so we really rely on youth input for the direction we go,” Sliwoski said. That includes the hiring process – six youth in leadership positions actually conduct all the interviews with potential candidates looking to work at one of two urban farms in Main South and Bell Hill. Sliwoski said there are 34 slots open this year, funded from a number of different sources. “We patched together a bunch of different programs, but YouthWorks is the core,” Sliwoski said. “That’s what we started with, that’s what enabled us to formalize our program and have the structure and build the year-round program around it. It really revolutionized and amped up our program, because it provided structure and incentives.” Youth working in the program grow more than 2,500 pounds of food per year while learning about the food industry. Sliwoski said the program is more about education than producing a bumper crop. “We rotate what we’re growing for the health of the soil, but also because it’s more interesting for the youth,” said Sliwoski, continued on page 14

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whose first job was working as a barista. “It might be more profitable for us just to grow kale, but that’s not that fun.” Amanda Thompson is the director of the Salvation Army’s Bridging the Gap program in Worcester, which helps put youth who are court-involved or at risk of becoming court-involved back on track through a comprehensive curriculum. The Worcester chapter is the only one in Massachusetts that has a job component as well. “I just think of it as a part of our program,” Thompson said. “A lot of times knowing you have a summer job at the end of graduation really helps motivate them.” Thompson puts some kids in the program to work in the Salvation Army’s child feeding program. While subsidized jobs programs target low-income youth in general, Thompson said providing jobs to youths who may be on probation or involved with the state Department of Children and Families is especially effective. “Not only are they getting a second chance and getting to build a reputation for themselves, and they get a job, but their first job is doing social work and feeding children, and they really love it and it really changes them,” she said. Thompson herself had a classic first teen job – working at McDonald’s – and said the subsidized jobs program looks much better on a resume than most private sector jobs. “You get to say your first job was helping homeless children,” she said. “My first job was making Big Macs.” Shaniya Langford performs secretarial work at the Pleasant Street The private sector is important for Neighborhood Network Center. supplying youth jobs, though, and some city’s more than 60 parks doing cleanup and make a difference, both for youth and for the subsidized jobs programs provide a boost businesses. The business pays half the youth’s maintenance. Participants work in teams, and to that industry. Dania Flores works at the work their way up – the first year is spent Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center salary, while the other half is subsidized. learning the job, the second year deals with “The fifty-fifty helps us double our money, trying to put youth to work in Worcester management and tools, while the third year but when the economy is tight it’s hard for through two programs – Around the Corner gives youth the opportunity to become a those neighborhood entities to come up and Park Stewards. supervisor. Although the program has been with half the money,” said Frank Kartheiser Around the Corner aims to get youth as around for about a decade, according to of Worcester Interfaith, a community young as 14 working in their neighborhood Flores, this is the first year it will officially organization that brings together a number of at local shops and businesses. Flores said run through the city’s Parks and Recreation religious and community institutions. there are only nine open positions this year, department. The other program, Park Stewards, offers down from 12 last year, but hopes it will still iaecl!pe l!al!that it’s going ec pgreat ial! iayear Serm ec erm S m erpS it’s this ci 40 kids the opportunity to work at one of the Su“Im um Summer Sp Sthink um S

through the parks, because it look good on a resume,” Flores said during a youth jobs kickoff at the neighborhood center. The Parks Department is not the only city division stepping up in the youth jobs arena this year. The Summer Youth Jobs Corps is funded by YouthWorks in partnership with the city, with both sides funding eight positions. The 16 youth chosen for the Job Corps will work 20 hours per week in the city’s Human Resources office, Department of Inspectional Services, Worcester Public Library and the Division of Public Health. “How do we give [youth] skills, but also give a public benefit?” City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. asked at the recent announcement of the youth jobs program at Crompton Park. Sister Michele Monde of the Marie Anne Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Saint Anne known for its after-school activities in St. Bernadette’s Church on Lincoln Street, runs a summer program for young children and receives subsidization for counselors. “Our program could not run without them,” Monde, who is hiring four YouthWorks workers this summer, said. Monde, whose first job was as a dental assistant for her father, said she believes the program is just as beneficial for the youth involved as it is for the Marie Anne Center. “I think they’re learning basic job skills,” she said. “They’re learning responsibility – they have to be here, they have to be here on time, if they’re tired that’s too bad, they just have to look as though they’re not. All the basic things about working. A lot of kids, this is their first job.”

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majority of cases those jobs are in the private or public sector, separate from the job placement programs that provide youth their first job; in some cases, participants do such a good job they are hired back as part of the same program.

“We’re now seeing some young people who maybe started as youth in these programs, they became youth workers themselves, and now they’re getting jobs as supervisors,” Kartheiser said. Pernet Family Health Service employee Will Pickens, a youth coordinator, is one of those success stories. “I started at 14 as a gardener,” Pickens, who is now 22, said, recounting his time with YouthGROW. “I showed initiative and went through tiers of leadership. I went through three years of programming, each year taking a little more responsibility, and when I graduated they hired me as a part-time worker on their own payroll.” Pickens now supervises nine kids per summer in the Green Islands Gardens program, and joins with other program leaders in advocating for more funding for subsidized

jobs at the state level. He said the opportunity he was given when he first applied for a subsidized job years ago put him on the path to becoming a youth coordinator. “I consider myself a product of YouthWorks jobs and what it can do if you start at a young age,” Pickens said. “It shaped who I am. I’m a youth advocate because of it.” When Ralph Weah started at the YouthGROW program, he did not know he would rise to the rank of assistant farm manager. “I’m not going to tell you that when I was 15 I was interested in farming,” Weah said, noting he took the job mostly to make money. Weah said over the course of working for the Regional Environmental Council, he learned to appreciate the food industry, small industry in general, and the concept of social justice as it relates to where food comes from – all goals Sliwoski said are core parts of the program. “Most of the [kids] are not going to grow up to be farmers,” Sliwoski said. “We’re really looking at this as an opportunity for them to learn about the food system and learn leadership and job skills that will translate in general.” Sliwoski said YouthGROW’s ultimate goal is not to raise a crop of future farmers, but to help youth reach a place in their lives where they can be confident applying for new jobs and can feel a sense of accomplishment. “Most youths we work with, [farming] is very new to them,” Sliwoski said. “And it

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can be very transformative to see the huge physical change in the space over the time they work. For a lot of youth who aren’t as successful in school, they can really thrive in doing physical work outdoors and seeing a kale seedling grow from a couple inches high to a full head of kale.” Thompson said the population of kids with whom she works – ones who are court involved or at risk for becoming court involved – are the same as any other group of youth. They are looking for a purpose, and if they get a job, they run with it. “I’ve had kids who have come here on house arrest, and we gave them a job and they totally turned around,” Thompson said. “They were given an opportunity and they took it. It’s a myth that they’re lazy and they don’t want to work, because every kid I’ve run into has risen to the occasion.”

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Many youth jobs advocates talk about “soft skills” businesses do not usually care whether a teenage applicant knows how to use the fax machine or hook up a video call right away, but skills such as interpersonal communication and workplace etiquette are important to employers, which could put teens who have never had a job before at a disadvantage.

“What adults bring is work experience, which means they’re more likely to have the work behaviors we’re looking for,” Snyder said. “We’re trying to build a base of young people who understand the importance of these work behaviors.” Christina Hatziemmanuel helps youth work on resumes and hone their interview skills at the Worcester Youth Center, and said many of the tips she gives teenagers are the same ones she would give adults. “It’s always important to have someone else edit your work,” she said. “Even myself, I have someone else edit my cover letters and resumes. A lot of times employers are getting so many applications, if they have one that’s even slightly off or grammatically inaccurate they’ll set it aside because they have so many coming in that are perfect.” Hatziemmanuel, whose first job was at Barnes and Noble, said every youth has to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but said general tips involve smiling, being attentive, and listening to potential employers rather than talking over them. “This almost gives [the businesses] time to audition the youth,” Hatziemmanuel said. “This is a summer job – assuming it goes well,

maybe at the end they can hire them. It’s hard enough for adults to get jobs, let alone kids with no experience. And we want them to have a fighting chance.” Part of that fighting chance is job training offered as part of the YouthWorks program, and the recently piloted “Signaling Success” program that tries to teach kids valuable lessons about more permanent work. “Massachusetts is the only state we know of

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that invests in work coaching for low-income teens,” Snyder said. Roy Lucas, the Youth Coordinator at the Workforce Investment Board’s career center, said tips for how to apply for and succeed at a job were important, but everything stemmed from education. “I want to help them to know the importance of education,” Lucas said, adding he tells kids who are not in high school to

get an equivalency degree or look into trade classes. “We spend a lot of time, not only with job readiness, but how education can enhance job readiness.” Lucas, whose first job was working petty cash at the Lincoln Street Boys’ Club, said he asks young people for the three things they want to do if they were to gain employment, and then works from that starting point to craft a plan with the youth to match them with youth-friendly employers. “They should look at the type of experiences they’ve been a part of,” Lucas said. “Young people may not have hands-on experience with a paid position, but they can look at what they’ve done in an educational setting. Looking at awards, sports, clubs, volunteerism – what have you done in terms of establishing some kind of experience?”

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Kartheiser, whose first job was doing asphalt construction, has been a longtime advocate for funding for youth jobs at the state level.

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“We don’t want youth jobs where we’re just getting money and sticking kids into slots,” Kartheiser said. “This is about youth development, and how do you create a ladder or a pipeline so these young people get their first summer job, and the next year they take a step up, and how does that get them into paid work?” Kartheiser recently joined with a number of local organizations to form the Central Massachusetts Youth Jobs Coalition, which is planning on taking state representatives on a tour of a few sites in late July to illustrate the importance of subsidized jobs funding. The argument for increased funding is that it provides an entry point into the workforce for young people who might otherwise be left out of the labor pool. “We have a very strong network of people who see the value in this,” said Turgeon, whose first job was at a private dog kennel. “They not only learn the basic skills of work and the value of work – it’s good they get a dollar in their pocket today – but it gives them an opportunity to get their next job on their own. So it really is an investment in our future workforce. Those kids are going to go on to bigger and better things in their lives because of this summer.” The network of youth jobs providers continued on page 18

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provides other benefits, too, including improving the summer jobs experience for youth and their employers. “By us all meeting together we have leaders learning from each other – what worked at your site, what worked at mine – so they’re learning best practices,” Kartheiser said. The coalition’s goal is to secure more funding and transition more youth into the workforce. Kartheiser said he is also hoping some sectors of the economy that may not be hiring as many youth as nonprofit organizations, become more involved with the process. “When the economy went south on us, not only did those folks not have the money to support some of this, they just didn’t have the work,” Kartheiser said. “So we want to get back to that. A lot of the young people now work for nonprofits, and that’s good, but we also want to see this work its way into the private sector more.” Pickens, who works for a nonprofit, said the community at large should pay attention to the youth jobs funding debate, because it affects the entire city. “The importance of the subsidized funding for youth jobs is that when it comes to using public funding, it’s taxpayer dollars, so it’s important for the community to know where those dollars are going,” Pickens said. “A lot of private companies are not hiring young

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Joshua Lyford

It’s not every day Central Mass gets to screen an award-winning movie alongside its cast and production crew, but on Monday, June 29, the opportunity comes to the Sturbridge Cinemagic movie theatre, 100 Charlton Road. The film is called “The Midnight Swim” and it stars actress Jennifer Lafleur, who grew up in Brookfield.

“The Midnight Swim” is a psychodrama that melds supernatural undertones with a dark drama centering on three half-sisters traveling back home after their mother goes missing. The film has already garnered a number of awards, including the Breakthrough Audience Award from AFI Fest, the Special Jury Prize for Direction from the Nashville Film Festival, the Best Narrative Film “One in a Million” Award from Sun Valley Film Festival, the American Independent Award for Best Film from the Starz Denver Film Festival, a Special Jury Mention from the Lund Fantastisk Film Festival, Best Film from Ithaca International Fantastic Film Festival as well as a number of nominations. “I think that at its heart, it is a family drama that has this element of a supernatural thriller as an undertone, which makes it very unique and different from most of the films out there,” said Lafleur. “It is certainly different from a lot of independent films out there. It has almost a documentary feel. It’s done from the point of view where one of the sisters is a documentary filmmaker and she is capturing everything that is happening on her camera. Not in a traditional horror film device way, it’s kind of done as she is making a piece of art while her family is going through a difficult time after their mother passes. “I think it makes the audience feel deeply connected. It almost puts the audience

member into the film, where you feel like a participant in the story that’s unraveling. It makes audience members lean in rather than pull themselves out. That is all Sarah [Adina Smith, writer and director of the film]. That’s all her really crafting a story that is slow and meditative, yet very engaging and different.” Lafleur has acted in the series “Wedlock” (which she also created) alongside Mark Duplass, brother to writer, director and actor Jay Duplass, and Rob Corrdry, as well as in the Duplass brothers’ “Do-Deca-Pentathlon” and their films “Baghead” and “Jeff Who Lives at Home.” She has been in FX’s “Married,” Comedy Central’s “Review,” Adult Swim’s “Newsreaders” and “You’re Whole,” “The

she participated in “everything that involved acting or singing.” She took summer drama classes before her time at Tantasqua Regional High School in Fiskdale and went on to graduate summa cum laude at Westfield State University. While there, things really started to heat up for Lafleur. She was nominated for three Irene Ryan awards by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and graduate schools began recruiting her. “I was initially very terrified, I didn’t know if being an actress was a viable career” she said.

a very detailed treatment and was clear in her mind with what she wanted. She really guided us pretty effortlessly and fluidly on set as far as what she wanted to see, what beats she wanted to see hit.” Tickets for the screening of “The Midnight Swim” at the Sturbridge Cinemagic movie theatre, 100 Charlton Road, on Monday, June PHOTO SUBMITTED

I think that at its heart, it is a family drama that has this element of a supernatural thriller as an undertone, which makes it very unique and different from most of the films out there. - Jennifer Lafleur Pretty One,” “Mutual Friends” and will be on the next season of TNT’s “Major Crimes.” Before tearing her way through Hollywood, however, Lafleur resided here in Massachusetts. “My parents like to say I came out dancing, singing and acting before doing anything else,” said Lafleur. “I think it was always ingrained in me and then was really nurtured throughout my experience growing up in Brookfield. It’s not like growing up in Los Angeles or New York, where there are special schools and programs and it’s engrained in families and everyone knows actors and writers and directors. It was really about the pure appreciation and joy of performing that got me.” Lafleur discovered her love of acting early and never let that love slip. She started in plays and recitals at Brookfield Elementary School and continued into junior high, where

“I didn’t think it was a sensible thing to do.” Her parents and theatre director were supportive and it was not long before she attended Brandeis University, earning her MFA in acting and taking off for New York City. These days, she splits her time between Los Angeles and New York. Lafleur, as well as some of the other cast and production crew, will be available to speak at “The Midnight Swim” screening in Sturbridge. Screenings allow fans a chance to get the inside scoop on what went into the production of a movie, getting a firsthand account from those that made it. “‘The Midnight Swim’ is a really interesting film in the sense that there was actually no script for it,” said Lafleur. “The director wrote

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Community connections through music at Elm Park Joshua Lyford

For 22 years, the Elm Park Concert Series has been a staple on the corner of Park Ave and Highland Street, and while the music is fantastic, it is – perhaps unsurprisingly – not the focus of the events. Worcester’s parks and the community that utilize them are the real star of the series and running for six consecutive weeks beginning on July 9, the Elm Park Concert Series is back to bring the community together once again.

Founded on a simple concept, the Elm Park Concert Series was designed implicitly as a way of growing community bonds. The music was the fulcrum, leveraging the 60-acre Elm Park and area residents. The producer of the concert series, Cliff Goodwin, said the goal has not changed in nearly a quarter of a century. “Back in the other century, 22-23 years ago, my idea was to provide music for the community,” said Goodwin. “To basically build community through the arts, for the city.” Goodwin was approached by what was then known as the Elm Park Neighborhood Association, they teamed up and Goodwin

utilized the connections he had made through his own storied musical history, playing guitar with Joe Cocker for a dozen or so years and working with Steve Miller among others, to get some great acts to the park. “As you would expect, coordination is the tough part,” said Goodwin. “Everybody I call wants to do it, but they want to do it when they can. I’ve only got six Thursdays, so I’ve got to make it work with everyone’s schedule. FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

Dottie Hargrove and Cliff Goodwin at Elm Park.

You can’t do anything about the weather, we don’t have an indoor venue to move it.” If the weather turns tough, the event is off. However, an extra Thursday is held the week after the final concert series performance as a rain date. Moving the location indoors would be counterproductive, as the purpose of the event is strongly rooted in showcasing Elm Park. Goodwin said in a perfect world, he

is Thursday, July 9, with a “Beatles Night” from Western Massachusetts’ 1960s British Invasion era tribute band, UnionJack. On July 16, there is a “Swinging Soul Night” with Boston’s The Love Dogs. On July 23, it is “Country Night” with Nashville recording artist, Mychael David and the Help Wanted Band. On July 30, it is “Classic Pop Night” with The Dinosaurs. On Aug. 6, the 20-piece swing band, The Milford Jazz Machine Orchestra will be performing, and on Aug.13 it will be “Maximum Rockin’ Rhythm” with The Silverbacks. While the entertainment for the events is great, the real star of the show is the community that comes out and enjoys Elm Park. “I hope people have a really nice time,” said Goodwin. “Catching up with people they haven’t seen or just enjoying the parks. Some people don’t have time and the music is the impetus to get them out and see people they haven’t seen and enjoy music and enjoy the park. Elm Park is one of the most beautiful parks you can imagine.” Head to Elm Park every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. from July 9-Aug. 13 to check out the free series for yourself, enjoy Elm Park, listen to some great music and connect with your neighbors.

could showcase each of Worcester’s parks. “My goal was to have some type of music in some park in Worcester every night of the summer,” he said. “I’m a ways from that, but I think we’ve got some beautiful parks in Worcester and, to a certain extent, they’re underutilized from my point of view.” The parallel benefit to the Elm Park showcase is the interactions that occur naturally when you get such a number of people together to enjoy music. “The satisfaction of seeing the community come out is great,” said Goodwin. “People really look forward to it, the music is the conduit, the entertainment is the conduit, for building community. People get together and chat and laugh and walk together. I didn’t come up with this to say, I want to do a rock show.” Goodwin said the age range he is trying to cater to is “8 to 80,” which is naturally a bit challenging to accommodate. “That’s where it gets a little difficult, there are people who are really, really good, but draw a specific demographic,” he said. “I have to be careful about that, because it is families, it is greatgrandchildren, mothers, fathers, grandfathers. I don’t want to lose that. To me that is exactly why we do it. The mission statement is to build community through the concerts, through the music in the parks.” The kickoff event for the concert series

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Bob and Zip together again Anyone with an FM radio in the ’80s had a spot reserved for WAAF. The Worcester rock station was a leader in the genre, and it brought album rock to an ever-growing audience. This past weekend, many of the movers and shakers from those early days reunited for a night of nostalgia and memories. And for some, it was an opportunity to reconnect old friendships.

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Now ... was reminiscing about his time at the station when we were joined by Zip. They explained how it all started. “Well, I think it started with one of the guys we worked with, Chuck Perks, and Bob Goodell, who has been a champion of the station for all time, I have to say,” Zipfeld said. “They got it started, and then it just kind

of organically spread. It started as a kind of ‘let’s get together for cocktails’ thing, and then it grew from there.” Added Rivers: “We watched as Harvey Warfield, Jeremy Savitch, a literal who’s who of the radio station, were coming. It started to gain speed.” Zipfeld described it as “an adrenaline-filled night.” An idea was hatched for Bob and Zip to recreate their show on the radio while they were both in town. The FM radio station 100.1 “The Pike” obliged, and on Monday, June 22, from 4-6 p.m., the team was on the air. Almost immediately, old fans were calling in to tell them how much they loved their show. Now everyone heads back to their present day lives, holding the memory of a special weekend with their old mates. “ I went on to have a nice career,” said Rivers of the good old days, “but nothing compared to those years. Zip and I had something special, that’s for sure.” Added Zipfeld, “You could tell how much it meant to everyone who took the time to be there.”

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CRUSHED BY A CROWBAR: Seminal sludge metal act Crowbar will be returning to Worcester’s Palladium, 261 Main St., Friday, June 26. The band has been melting faces with their low and slow style since 1989 (oddly enough, the same year Eastern Boarder was founded. Coincidence?) and influenced a generation of angst-ridden shredders from the start. I’ve been to Louisiana and somehow, the sludgy metal lends itself perfectly as the soundtrack to bayou whiskey drinking. Vocalist and guitarist Kirk Windstein is legendary in his own right and is more than likely worth the price of admission on his own. They are performing with Battlecross, Lord Dying, Handsome Bastards and It Destroys, It Kills. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $16.50 at Ticketfly.com. GET MIND-FREAKED: This isn’t Worcester-centric, but I felt it was notable enough to list:

Criss Angel, the “Mind Freak,” has put together a nine-magician group that is going to be performing at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut beginning June 25 and will be continuing on as a national tour. According to Angel’s description of the show, it will “destroy reality and revolutionize the live magic ensemble experience.” I know little of the live magic ensemble experience, but anyone that is willing to publicly claim a performance will destroy reality certainly has my vote. It is interesting to note that while it bears the Criss Angel branding, the magician/reality television star will not be performing himself. This show could mean redemption for Angel, as previously the only part of his show I got anything out of was the intro song, produced by Jonathon Davis from Korn.

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ALLEY CATS ROAM: Worcester cycling enthusiast (and all around good guy) Will Darling is currently in the process of setting up the Wormtown Alley Cat race for Aug. 1, with a rain date of Aug. 8. While the details are still getting hammered together, here are the essentials: the race begins at Elm Park, riders of all levels are welcome to join in and there are going to be five checkpoints throughout the city; the checkpoints will be announced at the start of the race. It will likely end at 3cross Brewery on Cambridge Street. The events are a blast and anyone that participated in the last road race will remember how much fun it is. If my group of friends and I can be knee deep in cocktails and still make it to the end on BMX bikes, you can too. EVEN MORE CYCLING NEWS: The Longsjo Classic is returning for its 54th racing event, which honors Fitchburg cyclist Arthur Longsjo. Longsjo was originally an Olympic speed skater and later began cycling for the United States Olympic Team in the Melbourne, Australia Summer Games. He went on to become a Central Mass hero, before being killed in an automobile accident at the age of 26. The three-day, threeevent, road race goes on every year in his honor. The first race takes place in Leominster on June 26, the second takes place in Worcester on June 27 and the final race takes place in Fitchburg on June 28. You can still register online at Longsjo.com. SECRETS AT THE MUSEUM: Word on the street is the Worcester Art Museum is going to have a very cool, and very mysterious, gallery or exhibit (or something, it is entirely tight-lipped) coming up. I’m a good sport, so I won’t say anything else, but pay attention to what they have going on this summer. BOX OF CLOWNS: As often as possible, I

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on the dark side to save his skin and impress an Ivy League admissions department. Familiar echoes.

The stakes are higher here. This story unfolds in Inglewood, California, in a tough neighborhood that has earned its nickname “The Bottoms.” Malcolm (Shameik Moore) and his pals Diggy (Kiersey Clemons) and Jib (Tony Revolori from “The Grand Budapest Hotel”) are a trio of smart kids navigating their way through school halls where thugs steal the sneakers off their feet and bypassing street corners haunted by drug dealers. That they are obsessed with ’90s hip-hop music and culture — Malcolm sports a Kid ’n’ Play fade — makes their goal of going unnoticed particularly difficult. Malcolm is a straight-A student with ambitions to attend Harvard, though The Bottoms thugs have other plans. When

Malcolm is invited to an underground party by a local dope dealer, Dom (Rakim Mayers), he’s eager to go because he’s infatuated with Dom’s sometimes-girlfriend, Nakia (Zoe Kravitz). The cops bust the party and Dom, just before getting handcuffed, stashes a cache of the drug Molly in Malcolm’s backpack. When word gets out, Malcolm is forced to find a way to peddle the stash profitably and efficiently, which he does using bitcoin, a process I couldn’t explain to you at gunpoint. Malcolm is out to both impress and blackmail the local drug kingpin, who also happens to be an influential Harvard alum (played with unsettling creepiness by Roger Guenveur Smith). If you’ve seen the trailer for “Dope” then you’ve already seen the film’s funniest slices — this is only nominally a comedy, and the humor quotient gets used up pretty quickly. Malcolm is a charismatic kid, and you pull for him to negotiate his way through some unforgiving circumstances. Writerdirector Rick Famuyiwa does a wonderful job of giving us a feel for Malcolm’s world, especially the ways in which a highachieving student is shamed into thinking his ambition is a betrayal of his race and his neighborhood. But it’s hard to separate Malcolm’s natural earnestness from the fact that he’s putting himself at the head of the game by selling a notoriously dangerous drug. That caper, abetted by Blake Anderson’s stoner computer hacker (a character not far afield from his stoner telemarketer on “Workaholics”), gobbles up too much precious real estate in a movie with an important story to tell. “A Deadly Adoption” is the appropriately lurid title of the Will Ferrell-Kristen Wiig movie that aired on the Lifetime channel Saturday night, and which I expect will continue in heavy rotation. The movie is played straight, which makes it a hilarious meta-commentary on Lifetime’s stable of imperiled-wife/psycho-bitch/ineffectualspouse/gay-best-friend passion plays ripped from the headlines (I even loved the “Inspired by a true story” disclaimer). If Ferrell and Wiig had made this a jokey parody like the “Scary Movie” films did for horror pictures, it would have failed miserably — the joke lies in its super-seriousness. Put this movie up against any other Lifetime product and you’ll see that it connects exactly the same dots and wallows in the same themes. The only difference is its stars now return to their previously scheduled movie careers, unlike the D-list actors who normally populate these films and who must feel they’ve been consigned to a level of hell just above dinner theater.

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The Blackstone Bistro eschews trendy labels and hipsterbaiting recipes and ingredient sourcing to provide authentic Italian and Puerto Rican flavors in a straightforward dining experience.

In business for roughly two years, the bistro operates in the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood of Worcester. Housed in a nondescript building with an interior that can best be described as “a restaurant” in an area of Worcester that has yet to be caught up in the trendy new revitalization wave, the location doesn’t exactly scream date night. But once inside the unpretentious dining area, you will be greeted with some of the most authentic cooking and clean flavors in the city. Before going any further, let me make this

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clear: Italian food is not Italian American food. While some might consider this splitting hairs, this is the difference between Ferrari and Fiero, Pavarotti and Pearl Jam, or football and futbol. Italian American cooking often relies on an overkill of flavors and thick sauces that clobber your taste buds into submission. While you can tap into that at the bistro – one dish is piled high with layers of veal, chicken and eggplant parm – authentic Italian cuisine is also available. The fried calamari ($9.95) and linguini with clam sauce ($12.95) capture the essence of Italian cooking – minimal ingredients combined in a way that they play off of each other and let the main components of the dish surface. The calamari rings were tender and served with both a plum tomato sauce with a slight kick and a slightly sweet, garlicy oil. A relatively even spread of the rings and tiny squids meant no one was fighting for their favorite type of suckered delight. The linguini with clam sauce ran strong on clams, tastes and firm textures. The sauce was carried forward by a strong flavor of fresh tomatoes, but let the clams do much of the talking in the dish. The sauce coated the pasta ever so slightly and allowed you to create the

perfect sauce to pasta ratio for each bite. Speaking of pasta, when it comes to the linguine we are talking actual al dente pasta. This isn’t the floppy, stick-to-the-wall laziness that passes for pasta in other restaurants or at home when you spend more time picking out something to watch on Netflix than attending to dinner. This is actual, firm pasta that gave a substance and fullness to the meal. Substance is something the steak dish, Bistec Encebollado ($17.95), had in spades. This Puerto Rican dish is usually prepared with cubed steak, but the flank steak adds extra flavor, according our well-informed waiter who sounded like he knew his dishes.

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The moist steak sat in a brown, deglazed gravy and was topped with caramelized onions. With a side of Spanish rice and fried tostones, every piece of the meal was full of flavor. Even the rice, which is often seemingly added to help fill space on the plate, warrants praise on its own merits with a fairly complex set of flavors. Attentive service throughout the meal included a prompt uncorking of a bottle of BYOB wine, thorough understanding of the menu by the waiter and a check in from the chef mid-meal. The interior décor is little beyond serviceable, but the overall experience was outstanding. While none of the food at the bistro is a new-age reimagining of dishes or a trendy farm-to-table adaptation of a long-lost recipe, that is kind of the point. These are traditional dishes done in a simple, straight-forward manner. All this, combined with generous portions and reasonable prices, elevates the Blackstone Bistro to one of the most authentic dining experiences in Worcester. The total cost was $44 before tip.

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Food lovers in Worcester will have a new place to try out as the 110 Grill, with two locations already in Chelmsford and Nashua, is opening a new spot in Berlin. The 110, not to be confused with the 111 Chophouse in Worcester, is a modern American restaurant with a “trendy, casual atmosphere,” according to its press peeps. A new 6,000-squarefoot, 180-seat restaurant will open up in the Highland Commons Shopping Center at Exit 26 off I-495. It is expected to be completed by early fall. Amenities will include a 30-seat bar, outdoor patio with roaring fire pit and a private dining room with sliding glass doors and a TV for presentations. For food, patrons can expect appetizers such as White Truffle Mac ’n Cheese Fritters and BBQ Chicken Nachos. Entrees will include, among other things, Cucumber Avocado Tuna and Lobster Risotto. “Everyone on the 110 Grill team is looking forward to opening in Berlin,” said 110 COO Ryan Dion. “The Highland Commons Shopping Center is the ideal location for our restaurant, and we’re confident that the community is going to embrace 110 Grill.” For more information, visit 110grill.com.

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Concert admission price includes entry after 5PM Weekly Themes: June 18 The >Friday 26 Blue and the Grey (150th anniversary of end of Civil War) Strawberries Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean Fullerton specializes and Champagne June 25 A Winter for Summer (Music from Concord in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul, Fingerstyle Guitar Band Holiday Pops) July 2 America the Beautiful July 9 From Broadway and his own original music using 6 String, 12 String and resonator to Hollywood and Annual Picnic Basket Contest July 16 Dancing Under guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound the Stars July 23 A Summer Retrospective The Love Dogs: July 30, systems. Sean has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, 7PM The Love Dogs have become another favorite summer tradition at recording engineer and producer since 1995, and performs in a Fruitlands. 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The Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 contest is Friday, June 26, 7-9 p.m. at Hanover Theatre, or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com 2 Southbridge St. All contestants will compete in talent, evening BitterSuite ROCKS Framingham, MA. Rock with Bittersuite wear, onstage questions and swimsuit. Tickets are $30 each, as they hit the stage at O’Connell’s Pub in Framingham! Grab some with 10-percent discounts for members, groups of 10 or more friends, share some cocktails, and get ready to shake that booty and WOO Card holders. Call the box office at 877-571-7469 for on the dance floor! Playing a wide variety of music from Journey more information, or visit thehanovertheatre.org. You may also to Bruno Mars! 8:30 p.m.-midnight O’Connell’s Pub, 700 Worcester email marketing@thehanovertheatre.org. Road, Framingham. 508-283-1079. Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. studies. Her repertoire includes classical and jazz vocal and trombone Background Orcs, Big Ol Dirty Bucket, Chroma pieces. She will be accompanied by Wendy Ardizzone, piano on Concept. 21+ 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508Barat’s Andante & Allegro; Aric Zho, piano for selected classical 799-0629. songs; and rhythm section Andrew Wilcox, piano and Sam Palermo, Jack Rabbit Slim. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W drums for the jazz portion of the concert. Free Admission. 7-8 p.m. Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541 or Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. jomp.org 978-345-5051. Dan Kirouac and Steve Kirouac. dankirouac.com free. 7-10 Raw Umber. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury p.m. Tavern on the Common, 249 Main St., Rutland. 508-886-4600. St. 774-243-1100. Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz n’ Blues Festival. 8th Paulie’s Shay & the Shufflebacks. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park New Orleans Jazz n’ Blues Festival is three day urban music festival Ave. 508-926-8877. that celebrates the music and food of New Orleans. Performing in The Chills. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 2015: Anders Osborne George Porter, Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners Jon Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Cleary & Absolute Monster Gentlemen Eric Lindel The Stooges Brass The Easy Reasons, Black Button, The Memo, 9 p.m.-2 Band CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band Jonathan “Boogie” a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Long Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone Billy Iuso The Funky Dawgs Brass Wilbur & The Dukes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Band Billy Iuso & The Restless Natives Big Jon Short Kermit Ruffins Grove St. 508-793-0900. BBQ Swingers Papa Mali Mike Zito & The Wheel John Papa Gros Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck as we make our Jim Perry Hothouse Blues Band $15 - $25 pre festival purchase. 7 first ever appearance at Padavano’s Place, on Shrewsbury St. in p.m.-noon Historic Canal District, 152 Green St. 617-625-2140 or Worcester on Friday, June 26th, 2015!!! You will DEFINITELY want baevents.com to come early and grab a bite to eat from Padavano’s incredible Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & menu, chock full of authentic Italian home style food: a large variety Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. of appetizers, sandwiches, salads and entrees are sure to please Henry’s Wine. Join us for a night of Vintage Rock done with Soul everyone. Then stay to dance the night away to all the Classic Rock, outside on the patio No Cover. 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Blues, Alternative and Party favorites you can handle! It’s sure to Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100 or henryswine.com be a fantastic evening of food and fun when the Trainwreck pulls Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. in to Padavano’s Place for the first time- join us, and help us show Chooch’s Food & Spirits, 31 East Brookfield Road, North Brookfield. Shrewsbury St. who YOUR favorite Auntie is! 21+, no cover! 9:30 508-867-2494. p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 or Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Dancing 12:30am - 2am Free. find them on Facebook. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. Jim Devlin Band. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 508-439-9314. Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Kelly Wheeler & Tribe. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Ken Macy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. >Saturday 27 No Static: Tribute to Steely Dan. No Static, one of the few Jazz Saxophone Lessons for Beginners. Anyone can Steely Dan tribute bands in the country, is made up of 10 musicians learn to play the saxophone! In this course, you will learn how to from around the Boston area. They specialize in expertly performing do the following: how to purchase a saxophone, correct breathing, the music of “Steely Dan.” Re-creating that bluesy jazz-rock sound embouchure and mouthpiece techniques, sax care and repair, long that sprung from the fertile imaginations of Donald Fagen and tones, fingering charts, scales and chords, playing tips, learn to read Walter Becker is no small feat. As you Dan-Fans know, the tunes are music, and playing in an ensemble. Your level of proficiency depends convoluted and complex, spanning many genres; very precise, with on your determination, the amount of time invested, and the amount time changes and key changes popping up where sometimes least of your natural ability. These traits work together to determine your expected. Vocally and musically challenging, this is not an easy band success. Learning to play the saxophone, especially jazz saxophone, to pay tribute to. No Static has been doing it for over 10 years now is an adventure that you can enjoy the rest of your life. One of the

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p.m.-noon Historic Canal District, 152 Green St. 617-625-2140 or baevents.com Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary Celebration. Global music sensation Celtic Woman brings its 10th Anniversary Celebration to Worcester. This enchanting musical experience features CELTIC WOMAN performing a treasure chest of traditional

Vaughn, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, Walter Trout, Popa Chubby, Bonerama, Candye Kane, Michael Burks, John Lee Hooker Jr. and Sonny Landreth among many others. The Delta Generators have accomplished a lot since forming in 2008. They won the Boston Blues Society_s Blues challenge in 2008, which earned them a spot in theInternational Blues Challenge held in Get your comic book geek on at MASSive Comic Con Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DCU Center-Arena and Convention Center. You will not want to miss out on a chance to meet famous guests such as Sean Astin. Remember “Rudy?” “Lord of the Rings?” How about “Goonies?” There will be panels, contests, parties, gaming tournaments and more. For more information, visit dcucenter.com or email info@dcucenter.com. You can also visit massivecomicon.com.

Memphis in 2009. The band finished as a Top 10 Finalist out of over a hundred bands. The Delta Generators also won an Independent Music Award for Best Blues Album category for their debut album, Devil in the Rhythm in 2009. In 2009 they won Best Blues Band in Worcester Magazine and were nominated for Best R&B Act in the Boston Phoenix in 2010.The DG_s 2nd album Hard River to Row was selected by the Blues Foundation as a Top 5 Finalist (out Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs, in of entries worldwide) in the Best Self-Produced CD competition at the group’s distinctive signature style. The 10th Anniversary Tour the International Blues Challenge in 2011. This album also placed features four sublimely gifted Irish women - three angelic vocalists nationally at #8 on the JamBand Radio Chart, #17 on the Living and a dazzling Celtic violinist - with a full band, plus the Anotas Choir, Blues Radio Chart and #25 in the Roots Music Report. The DG’s bagpipers, and Irish dancers all under the direction of Emmy®were nominated for Best Blues Act 2011 by The Boston Music nominated music producer David Downes. A true celebration of an Awards, and Best Blues Band 2013 by Worcester Magazine Music incredible 10-year journey that has already captivated millions, don’t Awards. New Album “Get on the Horse” by Delta Generators winner miss Celtic Woman live in concert! Full price tickets are $45 and for Blues Album of the Year by The 2014 Independent Music Awards. $74, with limited premium seats available for $105. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The songs range from roots rock to slow blues, Americana to funky Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571- soul. “Great Songs! Great Licks!” -David Z, Producer (Buddy Guy, Etta James, Johnny Lang) “The Delta Generators provide the big 7469 or thehanovertheatre.org On Track. “Track” this Band!! $4 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con blast of fresh air the blues-and-roots scene in the Greater Boston metropolitan area has needed for years.” -Frank-John Hadley, Dios!, Main room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. DownBeat columnist “It’s immediately obvious why they stand out Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & among regional blues acts” -Jay N. Miller, Patriot Ledger $18 in Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. advance / $20 day of show. 8-10 p.m. Viva Bene Italian Ristorante, Dan Kirouac - solo/acoustic. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute Club Symply Fargone at Viva Bene, 144 Commercial St. 978-5639998 or symplyfargone.com band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals Dustin Brideau. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Brian & Captain. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 8-11 p.m. Dick Odgren Trio. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, Billy’s Pub, 81 Clinton St., Shrewsbury. 508-425-3353. 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Delta Generators. In the last couple of years, the Delta Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Generators have shared the stage with such acts as Robert Cray, Gardner. 978-669-0122. Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Three Dog Night, James Cotton, Jimmie

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The 70’s Metal tribute “None More Black” with The American Who Sensation Who Tribute! and special guest openers Boom Stick! $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. 13 “O” Clock Blues. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Blow it up Johnny! $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Cara Brindisi - Acoustic Rock. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Gabe Navarre. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Live Band Karaoke w/Fingercuff. Come and rock out with a real band! We provide the music and lyrics, you provide the superstar! 9 p.m.-midnight Hot Shotz Bar Grill, 1293 Main St., Leominster. loveshackmusic.com The Buzztones. Classic rock hits and much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. The Power of Music Heals II. A Benefit for Samantha’s Cause! w/Roofie Vulture, Strangler Needs a Manicure. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543. Acoustic Nation. 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

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Bo & The Highlanders. 4-8 p.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Amanda Cote - Acoustic Rock. 5-8 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. Hangover Hour at 5pm, then Andy Cummings at 8:30pm. 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Free Butch Bazillion Show. Every Saturday & Sunday ~ 1-5 PM Free Butch Bazillion Show Playing Your Favorite Rock & Pop Hits ~ Plus New Originals Kimball Farm 400 Littleton Road (Rte 110), Westford, MA 01886 Phone 978-486-3891 http://www.kimballfarm. com Free All Ages Show Kimball Farm is famous for Over 50 Flavors of delicious Homemade Ice Cream. They also offer a Grill & Seafood

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Shack, a Country Store, Mini-Golf, Pitch n’ Putt, a Golf Driving Range, Bumper Boats, an Electronic Game Arcade, and fun for your whole family! Butch Bazillion will be performing outdoors in the Large White Tent next to the Grill & Seafood Shack (Weather Permitting). You’ll hear hit songs made famous by Elton John, Styx, Train, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Beatles, David Gray, Oasis, Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms, Cold Play, Paul Simon, The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Brian Adams, Queen, Journey, Carol King, Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Snow Patrol, Plain White T’s, Matchbox 20, and many more familiar artists. Free. 1-5 p.m. Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook. The Hangover Hour Spoken Salon - James Dickey performed by Nick Davis. This week we celebrate the work of James Dickey, an American poet and novelist. He was the 18th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress (that’s mouthful). Buckdancer’s Choice: Poems won the National Book Award for Poetry in 1966. He may be best known as the author of the novel, Deliverance. The always entertaining Nick Davis will bring his work to life. Poetry open mic, along with fun and frivolity, precede the feature. Donations accepted for the performer. 5-6:30 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers. No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350. Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/ Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Find them on Facebook. Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Daryl and The Derelicts. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays! More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz n’ Blues Festival. 8th Paulie’s New Orleans Jazz n’ Blues Festival is three day urban music festival that celebrates the music and food of New Orleans. Performing in 2015: Anders Osborne George Porter, Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners Jon Cleary & Absolute Monster Gentlemen Eric Lindel The Stooges Brass Band CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band Jonathan “Boogie” Long Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone Billy Iuso The Funky Dawgs Brass Band Billy Iuso & The Restless Natives Big Jon Short Kermit Ruffins BBQ Swingers Papa Mali Mike Zito & The Wheel John Papa Gros Jim Perry Hothouse Blues Band $15 - $25 pre festival purchase. 7 p.m.-noon Historic Canal District, 152 Green St. 617625-2140 or baevents.com Mason Jennings. At first glance, Mason Jennings may not look like the kind of guy capable of delivering such amazing vocals. Looks can be deceiving though, because he really has an amazing voice that delivers on the cliché of soothing the soul. The Bull Run is a fullservice, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern located about 35 miles NW of Boston with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $26 advance; $30 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Special Sunday show with Too Early to Tell, Heel & Arrow and more tba. Free. 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Lucky Dog Music

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Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Electric Haze. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Electric Haze every 2nd Sunday! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 8-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or worcesterjazzcollective.com Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

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Book Signing with Psychic Medium Diane Lewis followed by a free mediumship demonstration. Book Signing 6:00PM Book signing followed by a free mediumship demonstration! Give yourself a great book and help the library! 25% of all book sales will benefit to the library. First, treat yourself and purchase your signed copy of A Little Inspiration. Whether you read a message when you wake up or choose to carry this book with you throughout your day, you’ll quickly realize this is a book to cherish for a lifetime. And because A Little Inspiration goes a long way, it also makes a great gift. Then, join Diane after the book signing as she gives a free demonstration of mediumship and connects to those who have crossed over. A Little Inspiration $9.95 Free. Community Center in Holland, 27 Sturbridge Road, Holland. 617-645-6415 or dianelewis.us.com Blue Mondays. Guitarist/Singer Nate Flecha plays the blues every Monday. Free. 7-9 p.m. starlite, 39 Hamilton St., Southbridge. 772402-8777 or find them on Facebook. 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. Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. Monday Night Jukebox. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Laugh your butt off and help out charity at the same time with a Live Comedy Fundraiser Saturday, June 27, 8:30-10 p.m., at Halligan’s Sports Bar and More, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. Catch Brad Mastrangelo, a former writer for the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Steve Macone of “The Onion” and James Dorsey. The show, sponsored by Stand Up for Laughs Comedy, will raise money for Eric Dempsey, who is battling cancer. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at standupforlaughs.com. For more information, call 508-949-1965 or email larry@standupforlaughs.com.

Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Grade “A” Fancy plays Newton Square Free Concert Series. We’ll be setting up in Worcester’s Newton Square for another summer night of music for you and your whole family. Come on out and kick up your heels! 6:30-8 p.m. Newton Square Park, Highland St. and Pleasant St. find them on Facebook. Tuesday Night at the Movies. Join us Tuesday nights for a wide range of Movies, Movie Trivia and just plain fun. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Tyler Reilly. 7-10 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044. Vertigo Trivia Game Show - Free to Enter. Vertigo hits Shrewsbury Street! This is not your typical pub trivia! An eight round interactive team event, complete with visual, audio, and other specialty rounds that are anything but boring! Prizes for the top finishers, and fun for all who participate. The host, formerly a contestant on ABC’s I Survived A Japanese Game Show, has been hosting trivia competitions for over seven years, and has recently started Vertigo to bring a jolt to the often dry, slow moving pub trivia nights in Central Mass. Teams will have a blast facing topics ranging from all areas of the knowledge spectrum! Visit and ‘Like’ the Facebook page listed below for a free answer the day of the event. Teams can have up to six players, so grab your friends or family and come out for a night of fun competition and great food! Free. 7-9 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558 or vertigotrivia.com 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 Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook. 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. 508753-9543. 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.

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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 Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it! at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free!. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-3934405 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. Karaoke by Star Sound Entertainment 8 p.m.-midnight Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-764-1100. Ladies Night. Wednesday is Ladies Night at Beatniks. Drink &

Food specials for the Ladies. A great place to meet after work! Private patio, plenty of free parking 8 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

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ArtsWorcester, “Agglomeration” by Megan McNaught and Luke Buffenmyer, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 30; “Random Payoffs” by Bob O’Donnell, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 8; One More, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through July 11. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Through the Glass Darkly”, an art exhibit of collages by Janet White, Through June 30. 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 Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Wild Music: Experience the Sounds and Songs of Life, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 6; Soundtastic Saturdays, Saturdays, through Sept. 5; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, 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 program. 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 Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Byzantium to Russia, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 12. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m.

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to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free. 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000 or 978598-5000x17 or museumofrussianicons.org Old Sturbridge Village, Kindred Spirits: A.B. Wells, Malcolm Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through Jan. 15, 2016. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-733-1830 or 508-3473362 or osv.org Park Hill Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, closed Saturday. 387 Park Ave. 774-696-0909. Post Road Art Center, Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508485-2580 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 Arts and Crafts Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 142 Highland St. 508-7522170 or printsandpotter.com Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts & Humanities, the Arts Center, Hours: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. 111 Main St., Southbridge. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free. 633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-753-

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8278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, ArtRaiser -to benefit the Sprinkler Factory Gallery, Saturday. Admission: Free. 38 Harlow St. sprinklerfactory.com Taproot Bookstore, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 1200 West Boylston St. 508-853-5083 or TaprootBookstore.com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Art Exhibit: Every Human Soul’s a Garden with artist Robin Reynolds, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 28; Library Exhibit: Women in Horticulture Hall, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, through June 30. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Africa’s Children of Arms, Through Sept. 20; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Nagasawa Rosetsu, Bamboo, Through Aug. 9; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through June 25; Samurai: Japanese myth and tradition in the contemporary imagination, Through Sept. 6; Free Fun Friday at Worcester Art Museum, Friday; Zip Tour: The American Revolution: Nathan Hale and the Ruggles Homestead, Saturday; Knight’s Tale, Sunday; Sunday Tours, Sundays, through June 26;

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Through Dec. 31; The Sky Is Not The Limit - 80 years anniversary of David Clark Company, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 12; WHM is a Blue Star Museum, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 7. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Saturday. 30 Elm St. 508-753-8278 or worcesterhistory.org Worcester Public Library, Hours: 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 3 Salem Square. 508-7991655 or worcpublib.org WPI: George C. Gordon Library, 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

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Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 Art Cart!, Wednesdays, through Aug. 26. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 Ralph’ s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stage Time Comedy Show - Saturdays, Saturday, April Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free 12 Sunday, September 27. $10. 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Canal for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, Restaurant & Bar, 65 WATER ST., 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353. 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays, Saturday, April 11 Worcester Center for Crafts, Inspection: WCC Artists-inSaturday, April 29. Great comedians from Boston, New York, LA and Residence Show, Through July 1. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to beyond! Every Saturday at 9:30PM. Just $10. $10. 9:30-11 p.m. 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353 or visit worcestercraftcenter.org stagetimecomedyclub.com Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Merrily We Roll Along - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, Dec. 31; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, June 19 - Saturday, June 27. Merrily We Roll Along begins in the

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present and moves backwards traces the lives of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Shepard and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their personal and professional lives (good and bad). The show ends with a touch of rueful irony, as the three best friends at the start of their careers face a bright future; young, talented and enthusiastic about the worlds waiting to be conquered. $10 - $22. 8-10 p.m. 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin. Call 508-443-4359 or visit flyleaftheater.com The 39 Steps - Sundays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, June 19 Sunday, June 28. Braid Productions will proudly be presenting their first show The 39 Steps Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This 2-time Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, a plethora of zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of 4), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure! Cast Emma Gruttadauria, Rob Killeen, Neal Martel, and Jeremy Woloski Crew Christie Console, Adrian Gage, Rose Gage, and Lori Lapomardo Alfred Hitchcock_s classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated for the stage as the smash hit Olivier Award Winning Comedy. Follow the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. This wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy thriller features four fearless actors, playing 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action. $20 General Admission $16 Students/Seniors over 64. 7 p.m.-9:30 a.m. Alternatives Community Plaza, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 774-230-7456 or visit braidproductions.wix.com Open Auditions for Youth Theater: The Jungle Book - Saturday, June 27. The Pasture Prime Players are pleased to announce Children’s Theater Auditions for “The Jungle Book,” directed by Gina Metras. In this adaptation of Kipling’s famous stories by Callan Stout, the beat of a drum and the cry of a wolf give way to the sounds of the ferocious tiger Shere Khan, hunting his latest prey. But as the wolf pack gathers, they discover that he is hunting a human child, and they quickly rescue the infant Mowgli from the tiger_s teeth. Mother and Father Wolf adopt the small man-cub, and with the protection of Bagheera, the panther, and the teachings of Baloo the bear, Mowgli lives peacefully with the wolves. But as he outwits a band of jesting monkeys, escapes from a hypnotic python and learns the Laws of the Jungle, he will not be able to escape his inevitable showdown with Shere Khan. There are opportunities for a variety of roles, ages 6-18. Auditions will consist of readings from the script, guided improvisation and movement exercises. No need to prepare anything, just dress comfortably and come ready to have fun! Show dates are August 28th, 29th, 30th. For more information, contact us at pasture.prime.players@gmail.com or our website www.pastureprime.org 10 a.m.-noon Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 508-248-5448. Live Comedy Fundraiser - Public Welcome! - Saturday, June 27. The hilarious, Brad Mastrangelo, headlines a benefit show to raise money form the Dempsey Medical Fund. Brad is a former writer for the “Tonight show with Jay Leno” and has been featured on Comedy Central. Sharing the stage will be “The Onion’s” Steve Macone, who has also been featured on Comedy Central, and James Dorsey, as seen on Spike TV. This show is open to the Public, and is to raise money for the family of Eric Dempsey who was diagnosed with cancer a little over a year ago, and has been unable to work,

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Name: Bobby Dragon Hometown: Ashtabula, Ohio Number: 29 Position: Infielder/Outfielder School: Coppin State Major: Sports Management

What do you do when you aren’t playing baseball? On our Mondays off I just relax. Say I didn’t have that great of a week, I’ll go hit off a tee or something. Sometimes you just got to get your mind away from the game, because if you put too much pressure on yourself it leads to more bad habits. Usually, on our off days here I’ve been letting my body recover. What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you? I’m a big LeBron fan. I love LeBron because of his work ethic. You watch someone like that do all that stuff – he’s a superstar – and it just makes you want to work as hard as him What are you looking forward to about this summer? A lot of people haven’t really been here. The biggest thing for me is definitely going to Fenway Park. It’s been on my bucket list and I want to scratch it off. You know, I’ve been to seven stadiums and I want to add that to my list. Just being with my teammates. I’ve been to three schools – two (junior colleges) and I’m at my four-year school now and every year I met new teammates, so my contacts get bigger and bigger every year because I get new players. Just having friends, you know I have friends from all different states, it just makes it all a lot easier. Who is the most influential person in your life? My influence is my parents. Without my grandparents I probably wouldn’t be playing this game. My dad handles the athletics and my mom makes sure I get the academics right and, you know my grandpa coached my dad through the years and taught me the game, coached me. That really helped me out. while undergoing Chemo, and now radiation treatments. Please consider joining us for a great night of fun, laughter, and prizes, all for a worthwhile cause! ticketsforcomedy.com $20. 8:30-10 p.m. Halligan’s Sports Bar and More, Lounge, 889 Southbridge St., Auburn. Call 508-949-1965 or visit standupforlaughs.com Open Auditions for Youth Theater: The Jungle Book - Monday, June 29. The Pasture Prime Players are pleased to announce Children’s Theater Auditions for “The Jungle Book,” directed by Gina Metras. In this adaptation of Kipling’s famous stories by Callan Stout, the beat of a drum and the cry of a wolf give way to the sounds of the ferocious tiger Shere Khan, hunting his latest prey. But as the wolf pack gathers, they discover that he is hunting a human child, and they quickly rescue the infant Mowgli from the tiger_s teeth. Mother and Father Wolf adopt the small man-cub, and with the protection of Bagheera, the panther, and the teachings of Baloo the bear, Mowgli lives peacefully with the wolves. But as he outwits a band of jesting monkeys, escapes from a hypnotic python and learns the Laws of the Jungle, he will not be able to escape his inevitable showdown with Shere Khan. There are opportunities for a variety of roles, ages 6-18. Auditions will consist of readings from the script, guided improvisation and movement exercises. No need to prepare anything, just dress comfortably and come ready to have fun! Show dates are August 28th, 29th, 30th. 6:30-9 p.m. Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 508-248-5448. Mister Smarta** Theater’s Live comedy take on a really terrible film. Movie - TBA - Wednesday, July 1. Mister Smarta** Theatre is a live homage to the classic television show “Mystery Science Theater 3000” Free. 8:30-11:45 p.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. Call 508-363-1888 or visit Facebook.

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Fun at Five and A Ribbon Cutting: The Barn at Wight Farm. Please join us for a special Fun at Five and Open House at Table 3 Chefs & Catering’s newest function building, The Barn at Wight Farm. The Barn is located in Building 3 at The Collection at Wight Farm, 420 Main Street in Sturbridge. On Thursday, June 25 at 4:45pm sharp, The Chamber of Central Mass South will be cutting the Official Ribbon on Table 3’s brand new function venue!

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Networking, treats and fun will follow immediately at 5:00pm. Please RSVP for networking. No charge or RSVP required to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony. $10 for members who pre-register, $15 for members at the door, $20 for non-members. 4:45-7 p.m. 420 Main, The Barn, Building 3, 420 Main St., Sturbridge. 508-347-2761 or cmschamber.ning.com Paint Lab for Kids! Beach Day $15 Ages 6-12. Bring your painting clothes! Paint Lab for Kids is a youth painting class hosted every week! We provide everything; canvas, brushes, paint and easels! With step by step instruction your child will leave with a canvas creation of their own! Only $15. Ages 6-12. Seating provided for parents to stay and watch. Call to reserve your spot! 508-7577713. $15. 5-6 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com

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Friday Night Fun with Glassblowing: Sea Creature Paperweights. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one-night course. In one evening, you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass at the New Street Glass Studio. After learning the safety and studio etiquette rules, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2000-yearold art before diving in and making their very own jellyfish paperweight from glass gathered out of a 2100-degree furnace. Instructors will guide students through the steps from gathering to creating a sea creature with simple color patterns, from casing it in clear glass to shaping their own paperweight. No experience is necessary and all materials are included. $80 workshop fee. 6:309:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-757-1424 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org Fused Glass: Summer Coasters. Create your own fused glass coaster with a summer theme, or come up with your own coaster design with a range of colors provided for you. You’ll learn about the basics of cutting and shaping glass for fusing, make 1 or 2 coasters which you’ll leave at the end of class for firing, and your finished creations will be ready for you a few days after the class. Makes a great gift! No experience necessary, all materials included. $50 workshop fee. 6:30-8:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-757-1424 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

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Introduction to Manuscript Illumination. This 4-hour hands-on workshop introduces students to the technical aspects of manuscript illumination, an art form that has been practiced for 3,000 years. A historical overview is followed by a detailed practicum of the methods of creating an original illumination. Instruction includes techniques and use of ornamental design, calligraphy, drafting, application of gold leaf to paper, and reproduction technology. Students will take home their own original illumination, a small watercolor set, and beginning drafting materials. This workshop is for ages 16 and older with an intermediate level of artistic skill and experience. Prior experience with manuscript illumination is not necessary. A 30-minute lunch break is included in the workshop schedule, though lunch is not provided. Please note: Preregistration required by June 13. (978) 598-5000 x21. Registration fees nonrefundable. Workshop instructor Amy Fagin is among a handful of artists who have revived and redefined traditional manuscript illumination as a thoroughly contemporary art form. Through her studio, 20th Century Illuminations, she has been creating multi-layered, thematically inspired illuminations that celebrate life and human connections since 1985, and has taught illumination workshops around the world to students of all ages, from beginners to professional artists. $60 Members, $65 nonmembers. Includes all materials and Museum admission for the day. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Museum of Russian Icons, Auditorium, on the Lower Level, 203 Union St., Clinton. 978-598-5000, ext. 10 or museumofrussianicons.org Walking Meditation. Instructor: Rebecca D’Onofrio Walking meditation is a practice that cultivates mindfulness and awareness. It also brings a number of benefits in addition to these: It can be a helpful way of building concentration and focus. When we are tired or sluggish, walking can be invigorating as it wakes the body up and gets circulation flowing (walking can be quite helpful after a meal and upon waking from sleep). At times of strong emotions or stress, walking meditation is a way to relax and stabilize the mind. An additional benefit is that, when done regularly, walking meditation can build strength and stamina and increase breath capacity. Join Rebecca for this workshop that will discuss the benefits of meditation in general as well as instruction and practice of the walking meditation technique. This workshop is open to all - no experience necessary. Please wear comfortable walking

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shoes. Member: $12, Non-member: $20. 10-11:30 a.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com Free Art Lab Alert! Paper Lady Bug Hangers! 2-3pm. Free Art Lab Alert! Create your own beautiful Lady Bug Hanger, walk in welcome 2-3pm! Free! 2-3 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com Free Board Game Demo! Guest Appearance! Join us on Saturday, June 27th for an afternoon of casual gaming. That’s E’s gaming master, Sorana Gatej, and her assistant, Doug Chapel, will be demoing board games from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p. m. If you’ve been looking for a new game to share with your friends, but haven’t been able to decide on what’s best, this is a great time to try something new for free! Sorana, as always, is eager to answer questions about any of the gaming products at That’s Entertainment. Guest appearance: John Adams, creator of Duel Bots the card game, will be joining us to demonstrate his new game! Bring all you know! We love making new friends and expanding the gaming community. We will also have a free raffle in which you can participate for a chance to win one of our demoed games. Light refreshments will be provided to stave off gamer hunger. You will need all you strength for all the fun to be had! Contact Sorana with any questions - sorana@thatse.com 3-7 p.m. That’s Entertainment, Red Room, 244 Park Ave. 508-7554207 or find them on Facebook. Zentangle: Intro to Zendalas. Designed for those who have taken an Intro to Zentangle class, Intro to Zendalas introduces the method of tangling in the round using black ink on white disk tiles. We will explore different ways of working with known tangles to see how different the visual effects can be. Cost includes Class Kit additions for you to take home. 6-8 p.m. Clayground, The, 65 James St. 508-755-7776 or goclayground.com Make Your Own Beer Stein. Get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing in this fun one-night course. In one evening, you will learn about the history and process behind creating beautiful blown glass at the New Street Glass Studio. After learning the safety and studio etiquette rules, students will watch a brief demonstration of this 2000-year-old art before diving in and making their very own beer stein from glass gathered out of a 2100-degree furnace. Instructors will guide students through the steps from gathering to blowing the bubble, from shaping a cylinder to adding a handle No experience is necessary and all materials are included. $80 workshop fee. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-7571424 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

from comments and suggestions by artists from other disciplines, as well as comments from laymen art lovers who may be present. These same art lovers also benefit from the aesthetic experience of interpreting a work of art. Free. 7-9 p.m. Annie’s Book Stop, 65 James St. 508-852-8860.

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Comic Book Art Workshop. Learn super hero and comic book It’s the 12th Annual Asian Festival Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, noon to 5 p.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St., Worcester. Presented by the Southeast Asian Coalition, the Festival will feature the fourth annual New England Lion Dance Competition, 4-7 p.m., Saturday, as well as the Martial Arts Festival, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy music and food from many Asian countries. There will be information on health education as well as a free medical screening program. Admission is free. For more information, visit seacma.org or email seacasianfestival@seacma.org.

use of roses. The roses are judged for Form, Color, Substance, Stem & Foliage, Balance & Proportion, and Size. There is also a division for the most fragrant rose! 1:00pm - Rose Care Lecture: Dave Cannistraro - Past NERS President, Master Consulting Rosarian, Horticulture Rose Judge and owner of “Just Roses” Free with admission. Noon-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org

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Reading Frederick Douglas. Free. 5-7 p.m. Worcester City Hall Common, Front St. 508-799-1175.

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MASSive Comic Con. Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2015 Massive Comic Con will be coming to Worcester, MA, at the DCU Center, on June 27-28, 2015! Don’t miss out on seeing a variety of pop culture, comic, and cosplay guests, as well as panels, contests, parties, gaming tournaments, artists, vendors and more! For more information, please visit the website TBA. 10 a.m.-midnight DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 508-7556800 or dcucenter.com

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The 12th Annual Asian Festival. Asian Festival Weekend The Southeast Asian Coalition Presents: Martial Arts Festival June 27th, 2015 12-4pm 4th Annual New England Lion Dance Competition June 27th, 2015 4pm-7pm 12th Asian Festival June 28th, 2015 12pm-5pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel Located on 28 Mulberry Street Worcester, MA 01605 The Festival is an opportunity for our community to come together and share our cultural heritage with the Worcester Community at large. We are planning an exciting afternoon full of dance performances, colorful costumes, music and food from many Asian countries. Additionally, we will offer valuable information drawing techniques with DC and Marvel artist, Jack Purcell. Jack has >Saturday 27 on health education and hold a free medical screening program for worked on many comic series including the Teen Titans, Batman, and Family Discovery Day: Curious About Nature. Explore all those interested. Free Admission. Noon-5 p.m. Our Lady of Mount nature and spend time learning about the plants, animals, and Countdown. He will also be available for questions about his more Carmel Church, 24 Mulberry St. seacma.org than 20-year adventure in the comic book world. Pizza will be served habitats found at Fruitlands during this family-friendly afternoon Regatta Point Community Sailing Open House. Come and at 11:30 followed by the workshop. Free. 12:30-2 p.m. Boylston Town event. Borrow a naturalist’s toolkit and set off for an adventure to find join us for a sail, paddle boarding, kayaking, and other water sport items on our nature scavenger hunt. Use excerpts from Naturally House, 599 Main St., Boylston. 508-869-2234 or boylstonlibrary.org adventures. See what Regatta Point Community Sailing has to offer for Curious: A Photographic Field Guide to identify specimens and learn your summer fun. Free. 1-4 p.m. Lake Quinsigamond/Regatta Point >Wednesday 1 about the environment in the summer season. Make seasonal nature State Park, 10 Lake Ave North. 508-757-2140 or regattapoint.org Yoga by Nature. Instructor: Lynsey Smith Gentle-to-moderate flow crafts to take home, too! This afternoon of outdoor adventure is the Miss Massachusetts Pageant. The top ten contestants will yoga for all levels. Class takes place outdoors in the Garden, weather perfect way to introduce children to the beauty of the nature, right compete in talent, evening wear, swimsuit. The evening culminates permitting. Member $10, Non-member $17. 6-7:15 p.m. Tower Hill here in Fruitlands_ back yard. Free with admission. Noon-4 p.m. with the crowning of the new Miss Massachusetts, who will compete Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456-3924 for the title of Miss America. Full ticket prices are $40. 10% or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com or fruitlands.org discounts are available for members, groups of 10 or more, and WOO Card holders. Please call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) >Wednesday 1 – Friday >Sunday 28 for more information. Full ticket prices are $40. 10% discounts are August 21 Sunday Biodiversity Walks Focus on Trees - Wachusett available for members, groups of 10 or more, and WOO Card holders. Autism Just For You, Music & Movement. Preschool Old-Growth Forest. Trees are a dominant feature of our forests, . 3-5 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Autism music and movement class. Parents and caregivers welcome. grounds, backyards, parks, city streets, and country roads. They are 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org Move to music promoting academics and social skills. Promoting extremely important ecologically regulating climate and providing carry over skills from preschool in a fun movement class just for ASD for clean air and water. 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ROOFING SPECIALIST John Hickey Const. Free estimates, call for the best roof at the best price. Fully insured. MA Reg#103286 Shingle or rubber, seamless gutters. 1-800-435-5129 or 978-537-1641 Commercial and Residential jhickey6019@yahoo.com

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

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Mark R. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot! Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com

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We get the job done. We remove junk, trash, furniture and appliances. Call 508-983-4155 Today! 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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SIDING SEV-CO SIDING & WINDOWS Vinyl Siding. Windows. Doors. Trimwork. Free Estimates. Call Today: 978-632-7937 Over 25 yrs exp. See our work: www.sevcosiding.com Find us on Facebook! TREE SERVICES SkyHook Tree Owner on every job. Tree Removal & Trimming. Chipping. Pruning. Brush Removal. Stump Grinding. Aerial Bucket Service. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. VISA/MC 508-962-3943 www.skyhooktree.com Arborvitae Summer Sale! Green giants, or emerald for beautiful privacy borders. FREE delivery and planting. Starting at $59. 860-712-5359 or visit cttrees.com Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 508-829-6497 WELLS NO WATER? Stop wishing for it! A&W Welltech Corp. WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188

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Mc Duffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lawn Mowing Relax & Enjoy Your Lawn 774-234-0283 Email: mcduffslawnmowing @yahoo.com Ask for Mike. 50% Off Your First Mow. Senior Discounts IRRIGATION/ SPRINKLERS Carney & Sons Irrigation Holden, MA 508-829-4310 Service & Repair All Makes, Complete Installations, Spring Start Up/ Winterize Lawn Installations, Hydroseeding carneyandsons@charter.net LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Thompson Landscaping & Construction

-Mowing, hardscapes, spring cleanups, mulching. 508-523-7790 LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Burnham Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Lawn Maintenance. Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost. Patios & Walkways. Fertilization Programs. Deliveries Available. Please call 508-829-3809 Inside-Out Garden Design Mowing, Garden Maintenance, Soil Testing, Ornamental Tree/ Shrub Pruning, Landscape Design/Installation. NOFA Accredited Organic Care. $50 Off Spring Clean-Ups and Pruning. Time to prune your shrubs! Call/Text: (508) 335-3702 Email: cher@insideoutgarden.biz

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE Monette Landscaping & Construction, Inc. Specializing in Hardscape Installation. Retaining Walls, Stone, Interlocking Block & Timber Patios and Walkways, Brick & Stone Pavers. Landscape Design. Lawn Maintenance. Serving Central Mass for more than 50 years. 508-885-2579 www.monette landscaping.com Leâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional Landscaping Commercial & residential. Spring & Fall clean ups, complete lawn maintenance, aerating, thatching, sprinkler systems, rock gardens, decks, fences, steps, lighting. FREE estimates. We do it all. All work guaranteed. 508-865-4248 Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 MULCH & LOAM *Composted Loam* 3/8 screened, $22/yd delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, 10 yd min; 3/4 screened, $20/yd delâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 15 yd min. No additives, fillers or byproducts. Local delivery only. Call Eliot Starbard 508-882-0140 Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam. Mulches. Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone. 978-422-8294

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HELP WANTED Servers/Setters/Bus Staff Wanted Upscale Wedding facility looking for servers, setters and bussers, weekends part time. Must be professional in appearance and attitude. john@harringtonfarm.com

HELP WANTED LOCAL LPN/RN -FT New Graduates with previous C.N.A. experience are welcome to apply. Apply in person at Dodge Park Rest Home Mon.-Fri. between 9am-5pm 101 Randolph Rd Worcester MA BARTENDER- Recent Experience Required. Part time, flexible hours. Special events and weddings. Send resume or work experience to john@harringtonfarm.com

Local company is looking for a driver, class B (preferable) or normal class D license. -Must be clean, and responsible. -Good driving license is preferred. -Some labor is involved. -Needs DOT card. If not in hand than MUST be able to get one. Drug and alcohol screening upon hire with random screenings as well. 508-865-2007 or email info@pumpseptic.com

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Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Auto Parts has 57 straight years of continuous growth and over 60,000 team members at more than 4,200 stores and 25 distribution centers in 42 states.Â We are determined to be the industry leader in the auto parts industry and believe that our team members are the most important asset in our business. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated... TEAM MEMBERS to join our team! We have opening in several departments including Shipping, Quality Assurance, and Order Processing. Our TEAM MEMBERS perform a variety of responsibilities including proper handling of incoming products to ensure accurate and available inventory; unloading freight and processing paperwork from vendors; batching, tagging, and staging incoming shipments; receiving and stocking product; and researching shipment discrepancies. Are you interested in joining a great company with opportunities for training and advancement? Are you customer-focused? Do you enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced team environment? Do you prefer a job where you are physically active? Can you lift up to 60 pounds (and over with assistance)? Do you have basic computer skills? Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Can you read and match numerical and alphabetical characters quickly and accurately? If you answered yes to these questions, we would love to speak with you!

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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Savvy Staffing Solutions is hiring; -Order Selectors -Forklift Drivers -Mechanical Assemblers -Solders -Molding & Press -Machine Operators -Carpenters -General Labor Come down and apply or call!! 45 Linden Street Worcester, Ma 01609 Phone: 508-799-7171 or 853 North Main St. Ste 202 Leominster, Ma 01453 Phone: 978-840-3333

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. Heritage II, Lots 665 1&2 w/vaults. No reasonable offer refused. Call 508 -852-1690 or 774-454-0259

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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

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Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Worth $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. 508-882-3421 or 909-7140064 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 Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA Garden of Heritage II. 2 Lots w/vaults. Current value $8300.00 Asking $3950.00 for both or B/O. Call Jim 508-769-8107

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Riverside Cemetery Winchendon #RH 63 Lots 1-4. Beautifully situated burial plots. $2500.00 each. All 4$8000.00. Before Nov 2015. 978-534-5982/978-660-5411 978-534-5982 FOR SALE Elliptical Crosstrainer Nordic Track CS920. Sturdy w smooth adj. stride. Manual or program. 2 wheels for moving. Must pick up. Firm $280. 978-400-7067

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7 1/2" Planer/molder with sturdy table 2 H.P. motor uses 220vt. Will take 14.5" board. $250.00 or B.O. Call 508-8864086*

Brushed metal bed frame and headboard, good condition. $40 or best offer. 978-870-6668

NEW QUEEN pillow top mattress set - $149

Samsung 55" TV w/ nice stand. Best offer. Great for lvg rm or basement. Exc. cond. $300 508-797-6068* John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963*

ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Car floor jack, 3 ton, new in box. $75. Call 978-537-0092 1940’s RR Mags w/lots of steam engines. Total of 55. $275 or make offer. 508-799-7134

Bureau, matching dresser w/ mirror, 2 night stands. Wood, great cond. Pd $750, will take $300. Karen 774-262-0025 Gas dryer - full size - changed to electric. Still runs great. $75. Call Ann. 508-713-7034. Pool Table 4x8, 1 1/2" slate, all accessories included. $1200 or best offer. Call Bruce at 508-335 -4966 Harley Davidson reduced reach seat. Fits 97-07 electraglide & roadglide. Used 1 month. $150. 508-612-8929 Brand new freezer 1 yr old, never used. Didn’t fit. Chest freezer, lock & key. Pd $500, asking $250 978-342-4349

Singer Sewing Machine Does all. $100. 603-809-2089

Washer & Dryer For Sale Selling both for $550. Must pick up. Call 508-471-6130

Pack and Play with case, Kolcraft Travelin’ Tot, like new, $30. Princeton. 978-464-2485

Air Conditioner for window. Large, late model. $50. 508-7551886

Lift Chair Excellent condition. $100 or best offer. 978-534-0839

Computer Desk $20. 508-4710527

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New in plastic, Can deliver Call Luke 774-823-6692

Henredon 7 pc Ebony BR Set King bed & mirrored oval backboard. 2 end tables, 9 drwr dresser w/oval detached wall mirror, mens wardrobe & 3 drwrs. Orig. $15,000. Asking $5,000.00, but all offers considered. Must sell. 508-7910770*

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS WORCESTER-30 Buckley Rd. Saturday, June 27th 9am-5pm. Housewares, kids toys, costume jewelry, books, old records, etc. WORCSTER-41 West Boylston St. (Beauty Works bldg) Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5:00pm. Indoor Yard Sale. Open Rain or Shine. Household, gardening, beauty supplies, sports, clothing, shoes & boots.

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

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Sterling-5 Sherwood Drive Saturday June 27, 8am-4pm (rain date June 28) Graco Pack N Play, Baby Trend Walker, Crane Elephant humidifier, toys. Midwest Dog Grooming table with 2 arms, Vari kennels; (2)#300 (1)#200, grooming tools & supplies, grooming scissors (left handed ), books. Come to the FLEA at 242 Canterbury St. Worcester MA 01603. Open EVERY Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine! CLASSIC CAR CRUISE EXPO7/11, 8/8, 9/12/2015 We have vintage items, one of a kind items, new items, building materials, office furniture, records, old books, etc. Dealers welcome - $15.00 per table, set up at 7:00 a.m.

RUTLAND-390 Main St. June 27 & 28 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Weather Permitting) Estate Sale Over 60 Years of Stuff!

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity, O Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity, (make request). There are none that can withstand your power, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and you must publish it and your request will be granted to you. JMC

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT Worcester 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments 508-852-6001 HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER-MILLBURY 15 Elmwood Terrace. 3BD, 2BA. MLS#71851463 $269,000 508-865-3489

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Deerfield Bch FL timeshare for rent (800) or sale(1500) on beach 2/19-2/26 studio sleeps 4. Deeded 978-808-6035

Summer Dance Camps!! Learn to dance, playing games and HAVE FUN!! Go to: shakeitupdanceunlimited.com to view our schedule and get registered! 508-865-3372

OTHER NOVENAS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity, O Star of the Sea, help me and show me where you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity, (make request). There are none that can withstand your power, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and you must publish it and your request will be granted to you. MG

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2004 Jeep Liberty 4 X 4 Polar green in color. Loaded with extras! 49,000 miles $8,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466 $9,500

2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $7000.00 Call 978-466-6043

2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior. Car is in excellent condition! $26,000 or best offer. Call: 774-823-0466.

Need a cheap dependable used car? Call now! Cars starting $1,295 to $4,500. FIRST TIME USED CARS 2 Putnam Lane Worc 508-667-3434

Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

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.

2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl. Leather, moon roof, Insync. Very clean. Michelin tires. $12,750.00 508-829-3363 AUTO/TRUCK 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084

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Email your pet's picture along with your pet's name, your name, address and phone number to: carsenault@centralmassclass.com Or if you would like to mail or drop off a picture: Central Mass Classiﬁeds PO Box 546 1161 Main St. Holden, MA 01520

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1992 GMC Pickup Custom new tires, 366 motor, gas automatic, no rust. Harley black & orange. Asking $7,500 or B/O Call 508-768-8505 Jon

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Town of Sutton Planning Board & Department Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of the Sutton General Bylaw – Scenic Roadway – the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Miriam Sanderson, 53 Sibley Road, for land located at 33 Century Farm Road. The application requests removal of a rubble wall to transition the grade for a new septic system. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:20 p.m. A copy of the plans and applications can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert Largess Jr., Chairman 6/18, 6/25/15 MS Town of Sutton Planning Board & Department Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of Section VI.L of the Sutton Zoning Bylaw – Accessory Apartment Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the application of Jeffrey & Sherri Travers of 26 Highland View Drive to construct an attached 572 s.f. +/- accessory apartment at this location. The hearing will be held in the third floor meeting room at the Town Hall on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 7:10 P.M. A copy of the plans and application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert S. Largess Jr., Chairman 6/18, 6/25/2015 MS

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TOWN OF MILLBURY Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., at the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Clean Energy Collective, property located at 297 Riverlin Street, Millbury, MA, for a Site Plan Review Permit for a Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation under Article 4, Section 51 of the Millbury Zoning Bylaw, and for a Post-Construction Stormwater Management Permit under Section 16-3 of the Millbury General Bylaws. The Applicant wants to construct a 1 Mw Solar Panel Array on a proposed low-growth fescue meadow. Plan is available to view in the Planning Ofﬁce. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 6/25, 7/2/2015 MS

Section 00.11.25 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The Millbury HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for the Bathroom Tub Surround Renovations at Memorial Drive- Phase B in Millbury, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects, Inc.. The Project consists of: Phase B of tub surround replacement at 11 single family houses. The work is estimated to cost $50,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 ¤44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 ¤¤26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. The bids are to be prepared and submitted at www.biddocsonline.com . Tutorials and instructions on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online (click on the “Tutorial” tab at the bottom footer). General Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, 16 July 2015 and publicly opened online, forthwith. All Bids should be submitted online at www.biddocsonline.com and received no later than the date and time speciﬁed above. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than ﬁve (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Millbury HOUSING AUTHORITY. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-568-1167). There is a plan deposit of $25.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. Plan deposits may be electronically paid or by check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $25.00 Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $ 40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), nonrefundable, payable to the BidDocs ONLINE Inc., to cover mail handling costs. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Date and Time: Thursday, 9 July 2015 at 11:30 AM Address: Memorial Drive, Millbury, MA Instructions: SITE VISIT BY APPOINTMENT: NONE Nashoba Blue Inc. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: Millbury HOUSING AUTHORITY 433 Main Street 89 Elm Street Hudson, MA 01749 Millbury, MA 01527 978-568-1167

TOWN OF SUTTON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO ALL INTERESTED INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, §11, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Sutton Town Hall on July 9, 2015 at 7:30pm on the petition of Robert & Lisa Morton. The petitioners request a determination as required by MGL ch.40A §6 to allow the tear down, rebuild, and enclosure of a pre-existing non-conforming front yard deck. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 11 Ramshorn Road , Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 14, Parcel #’s 55. The property is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the petition may be inspected during normal ofﬁce hours in the Town Clerk’s Ofﬁce located in the Town Hall. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this variance petition should appear at the time and place designated. Jeffrey Fenuccio Board of Appeals Clerk 6/25, 7/2/2015 MS

Section 00.11.25 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The Millbury HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for the Window Replacement, Linden Apartments- Phase B in Millbury, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nault Architects, Inc.. The Project consists of: Scope of work is to replace select bedroom, bathroom and stairwell windows. Advertised cost includes all alternates. The work is estimated to cost $51,775. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 ¤44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 ¤¤26 to 27H inclusive. THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. The bids are to be prepared and submitted at www.biddocsonline.com . Tutorials and instructions on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online (click on the “Tutorial” tab at the bottom footer). General Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on Thursday, 16 July 2015 and publicly opened online, forthwith. All Bids should be submitted online at www.biddocsonline.com and received no later than the date and time speciﬁed above. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than ﬁve (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to the Millbury HOUSING AUTHORITY. Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-568-1167). There is a plan deposit of $25.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. Plan deposits may be electronically paid or by check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets for general bidders and for one set for sub-bidders upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority. Additional sets may be purchased for $25.00 Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $ 40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), nonrefundable, payable to the BidDocs ONLINE Inc., to cover mail handling costs. PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Date and Time: Thursday, 9 July 2015 at 11:00 AM Address: 2 Pearl Street, Millbury MA Instructions: SITE VISIT BY APPOINTMENT: NONE Nashoba Blue Inc. The Contract Documents may be seen, but not removed at: 433 Main Street Millbury HOUSING AUTHORITY Hudson, MA 01749 89 Elm Street 978-568-1167 Millbury, MA 01527

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Esau Vance (Below is part of a Q&A with Pastor Esau Vance. Because of newspaper space constraints, the full version is online at worcestermagazine.com)

Esau Vance became pastor of Mt. Olive Pentecostal Church in Worcester in 2013. The current president of the Worcester Black Clergy Alliance (WBCA), he grew up and went to school down south, in Sunflower, Mississippi. He moved here in 1974. Vance, who is married with four daughters and five grandchildren, has bachelor’s degrees in business administration and theology. He has master’s degrees in management and pastoral ministry and counseling. He is pursuing a doctorate in theology in ministry. With the explosive nature of race relations around the country, including the brutal and savage slaughter of nine people in a church in Charleston, South Carolina, and the continuing race dialogues here in Worcester, we turned to Vance for his perspective and insight. How are folks in your congregation and in your community reacting to and dealing with the horrific shooting in Charleston? Many

see it as a reopening of the racial tensions and wounds that were so dominant across the south during the civil rights years of the ’50s an ’60s. They feel that many of the gains that were made are being eroded and destroyed. Many even believe that we could be facing a racial war between white and blacks if a lid is not put on this powercarg. However, I have hope that God will help us to resolve our differences in a peaceful and humane manner.

There is discussion about security in schools. What about security in churches? After

the South Carolina incident I met with my staff to discuss and implement new security measures in the church I pastor in order to be better able to protect our members and visitors. I also plan to bring in professional security people to help us to (strengthen) our current security system. The current times that we are living in require new and improved security measures. However, we must never forget to pray for God’s help.

The alleged shooter apparently made it quite clear his motive was race. Is this a loud call for an open and frank national dialogue on racism and race issues? Yes, I believe that it is a call for an open and frank conversation on the issue of race across the country. Fortunately, in the city of

Worcester I feel that we are already on our way in these dialogues as well as proposed solutions to many of our problems.

Worcester is already in the midst of a dialogue on race. In hindsight, the organizers look prescient. What are your thoughts on how these forums have unfolded? I applaud

City Manager Ed Augustus and Mayor Joe Petty for bringing the community together to debate the issue of race and how the community can work together with the city in solving some of our racial problems, as well as creating trust where there is a lack of trust and representative government that match the city’s new demographics. I believe that the talks are going well and that the community is blessed to be invited to participate in these talks seeking solutions that will benefit all of our citizens.

Some in Worcester have publicly expressed a belief that tension between police and communities of color was manufactured, that there is not a race problem in Worcester. What do you see from your vantage point? I believe that in every group or

organization that there are a few bad apples. However, in the same way that all blacks are not thieves and rapists; likewise all white people, especially policemen, are not all racist. But it is a real problem and the police department as well as the community must find ways to (phase) out the bad people in both the police ranks

as well as in the criminal community in our city. And if we want a safer and better place to raise our families, then we must work together for solutions and stop insisting that anyone is above the law. All of us must be held accountable for our actions, whether it is in committing crimes or police brutality.

It would seem that to have a dialogue on race, a shift in understanding and longstanding behaviors must take place. For example, the word “colorblind.” Many of us always thought that was a good thing. Talk about what it means to you. Well, to me

We must all live as one in the sense that I don’t try to make anyone else conform to my own beliefs, my norms, my traditions, and what I feel is right or wrong for an entire society. If we want to live together in peace and harmony, we must accept the fact that every one of us is different and we need to appreciate that uniqueness, embrace it, and learn from one another how together we can make Worcester and the world a better place for everyone.

You have picked cotton, taken part in protests, moved from one part of the country to another. You have witnessed Martin “colorblind” means that I am judged by Luther King Jr.’s quest for peace. Where the content of my character and not by the are we all these years later? Is it better or color of my skin. It means that if a person worse, relations between whites and blacks? of color should get caught selling the same ounces of the same drugs to an undercover cop and they both have a similar criminal record, and both are tried and found guilty in a court of law, that each will receive the same punishment. It means that I as a person of color should not have to be afraid to go out after dark because of the color of my skin and a history of police brutality against black males. It means that all lives matter no matter the color of their skin.

What goal or goals should we have? Should it be to all live as one, or is it more about reaching a place of understanding and knowing each of us is different, but not allowing those differences to incite hate and violence? I subscribe to all of the above

in our search for solutions to our racial problem in our city and in our country.

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. and hundreds of others did not march, preach, fight for freedom, and die for that cause in vain. Yes, the United States of American is better off; race relations, black empowerment, economic, education and people of color in government are far advanced because of that whole movement of the ’50s and the ’60s. Yes, we have made many gains, but we also have a long way to go. I am convinced that every generation of people of color will have to continue to fight for freedom and equality as long as the world lasts. We will never arrive at perfect peace until the Prince of Peace Himself returns to earth in his glory and sets up his kingdom of peace here on earth — Jesus. I do believe that race relations are better today than they were 40 to 50 years ago and I know that as a race, we “blacks” are better off. - Walter Bird Jr. JUNE 25, 2015 • WORCESTERMAGAZINE.COM

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