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love nature. If I could move my desk to the middle of a particularly deep section of the New England forest, I wouldn’t think twice. More specifically, I love the water, particularly lakes, because seeing a water snake terrifies me infinitely less than seeing a shark (though I still scream like a child if I brush up against submerged weeds), but I am both a terrible swimmer and an uninitiated boat operator. So when I had a chance to check out what Regatta Point Community Sailing had to offer, I naturally jumped at it. What I found were kids and adults alike learning a skill and having a blast while enjoying themselves on Lake Quinsigamond. I can appreciate Executive Director Casey Duva’s sentiment of taking the “hidden” out of one of Worcester’s hidden gems. Right here in Worcester — and a little in Shrewsbury — boating season is in full swing. - Joshua Lyford, reporter

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West side break-ins have neighborhood on alert STEVEN KING

Walter Bird Jr.

he heroin scourge that has ravaged so many cities in Massachusetts, including Worcester, has drawn attention to the need to treat addiction, but the rise in drug use has done more than highlight prevention and treatment efforts. It has also put a spotlight on house breaks. No one neighborhood is or has been immune to break-ins, and residents in the Salisbury Street area of Worcester are finding themselves dealing with what some say is a direct result of the rise in drug use. A recent rash of break-ins has residents on edge, and a community meeting on neighborhood crime and prevention has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Salisbury Street. A host of people have been invited to attend, including Mayor Joe Petty, District Attorney Joe Early, Police Capt. Roger Steele and several city councilors. Although he is not the sole organizer of the meeting, Phil Shwachman has a personal interest in trying to prevent neighborhood crime: his house on Oak Hill Road, off Flagg Street, which snakes between Salisbury and Pleasant streets, was broken into recently. “It appeared to us it was a smash and grab,” Shwachman said, suggesting the thieves were looking for a quick score to feed a drug habit. “Even though we have an alarm system, and it was triggered, the perpetrators ran up to the bedroom and grabbed whatever they could grab before the police arrived.”

A sign outside this house on Salisbury Street speaks to residents’ concerns of a recent spike in house breaks in the neighborhood. Shwachman was on his way home when his alarm company notified him of the incident. He said he got home just ahead of the police, along with his son. The robbers, he said, were gone.

The break-in left his family unsettled, Shwachman said. “It’s a very intrusive and uncomfortable feeling,” he said. House breaks have come up in discussion

WOO-TOWN INDE X Rain cannot beat a craving for ice cream, as the Big Dipper Ice Cream Festival goes on despite the foul weather. +1

Colorful art in one corner of Elm Park shows off the creativity of artists. +2

UMass Memorial Realty did not tell the state DEP about the removal of material containing asbestos two years ago - and earned a fine. -3

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A weekly quality of life check-in of Worcester

Even while on a cruise to Alaska, Worcester city manager cannot escape his bosses, as a city councilor calls him about the dog park brouhaha at Boynton Park. -2

with several neighbors over time, Shwachman said. “It appears to me that many friends and neighbors in the Salisbury Street area had the same occurrence,” he said. “I’ve had a number of conversations with friends and neighbors. I think it appears there is almost an epidemic in these robberies, these burglaries.” Breaking and entering crimes in Worcester have been on the rise, according to a 2012 report from The Research Bureau. In 2007, according to the report titled “Benchmarking Public Safety in Worcester: 2012,” there were 1,367 recorded breaks. That number increased by 768, to 2,135, in 2011. There were 26 more breaking and entering-related arrests in 2011 (217) than in 2007 (191). The report listed Worcester as seventh in property crime rates among the 10 largest New England cities. A request for information on recent house breaks in the Salisbury Street area was not immediately answered by the Worcester Police Department. State Rep. John Mahoney, D-Worcester, said the recent rash of house breaks on the west side is similar to one about a year and a half ago. “I hosted a meeting at my house,” said Mahoney, who was invited to next week’s meeting, but may be in session at the Statehouse. “We got like 100 hundred people.” What happened then, he said, is what will most likely happen now. “The cops are great,” Mahoney said. “These guys are pros. They’ll catch whoever is doing

Voter turnout has been woeful for city elections in Worcester, as noted by the T&G’s Nick Kotsopoulos. Will it change this year? We can only hope. -2

Jobs for Worcester teens are at a premium, as first reported by Worcester Magazine and noted in the T&G recently. Where are all the jobs for kids? -3

Voters should take a look at Council agendas to see which councilors are filing a slew of orders - in the heat of an election race. -2

You may have hated it, but it was about time for summer-like weather to make an entrance with humidity and thunderstorm warnings. +1

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Americans with Disabilities Act turns 25 Tom Quinn

ocal officials work hard to make sure the city is accessible to any resident, regardless of ability. Not too long ago, however, there were no legal requirements for the government to accommodate people with disabilities – a point sure to be brought home by the 25th anniversary celebration of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 25 at Worcester’s Union Station. Jayna Turchek, the city’s director of the Office of Human Rights, said she is proud of the work Worcester has done to ensure compliance with the ADA, although work still remains. “When you look at where other cities of our size are, and the progress we’ve made, we know we’ve been doing a lot of amazing work,” Turchek said. “I think we’re doing a great job based on what our consultants have told us. I don’t think the ADA has been fully implemented in any city or town, but to know we are fully committed to making sure, we’re making adjustments.” The ADA, at its most basic level, prohibits discrimination based on a person’s disability. It is the law that requires governments to make public buildings and buses wheelchair accessible, employers to make reasonable accommodations for current or potential employees with disabilities, and telecommunication companies to provide services for people with hearing or speech impediments, along with a host of wideranging changes and mandates. Kirk Joslin, CEO of the disabilities advocacy organization Massachusetts Easter Seals, has been working in the disabilities field for 40 years, and remembers a time when people with disabilities were treated as second-class citizens. “There were no guarantees people in wheelchairs could get access to restaurants, buildings, or even get off the sidewalk,” Joslin said. Turchek said in addition to more visible accommodations, such as wheelchair ramps and sign language interpreters, letting every child attend the same school rather than separate children with disabilities into separate institutions was a boon for educational parity. “Having the ability to have all kids, all abilities, attend the same school, is a huge impact of the ADA,” Turchek said. The city’s anniversary event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, will be part educational and part celebration. Speeches by politicians will be broken up by music, dancing and a magician, while different vendors will line the floor. Of course, a celebration of the ADA that

is not completely accessible to all people would be an ironic failure the city might not live down. Turchek and an “accommodations committee” have that covered, though, and the event could turn out to be a model of how to make an event friendly to people with disabilities. The Union Station parking garage will have additional temporary handicapped parking spaces, and special attention will be paid to the drop-off circle adjacent the

Washington Square rotary. There will be two welcome stations, at least 40 volunteers, available wheelchairs, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services for deaf attendees, audio descriptors for blind attendees and abundant signage. In addition, vendors are being asked to have Braille and large font materials available, and to leave the strong perfume at home for the benefit of people with heightened chemical sensitivity.

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Top, Commission on Disability Chair Stephen Stolberg and member Nancy Colzi at a recent meeting. Bottom, A group holds up paper chains symbolizing the fight to enact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Even things such as the floor plan and seating area had to be carefully planned out to allow enough room for attendees to maneuver. The Easter Seals are planning on bringing paper chains to the event, with notes explaining what the ADA means to individual people. The chains are in memory of those many people with disabilities used before the ADA was passed in 1990 to attach themselves to public buildings or buses in protest of a lack of legally mandated accommodations. The protests culminated in the “Capitol Crawl,” in which a number of activists with disabilities crawled up the steps of Congress’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. to illustrate the need for the ADA legislation. “People with disabilities fought for many years to get equal rights and access to schools, businesses and other places,” Joslin said. “It’s important to celebrate the successes but also look at the work we have to do.” Some of the work to be done includes getting the private sector on board with accommodations. “The most vital unfulfilled promise of the ADA is access to employment,” Joslin said, citing higher unemployment numbers for people with disabilities. “It’s a big gap between people with disabilities and people without.” Stephen Stolberg, chairperson of the city’s Commission on Disability, said the ADA created a more welcoming environment for job-seekers who may need employers to meet them in the middle. “The fact that accommodations are easier to get, it makes more people with disabilities want to work,” Stolberg said. People attending a recent Commission on Disability’s meeting said amenities such as curb cuts, bus lifts and wider doorways may not seem like huge improvements to the average Worcesterite, but they make a big difference to people who use wheelchairs or other devices to get around. “We know Worcester doesn’t have all the money in the world, but if they can put it on a list to be fixed later, that’s all we ask,” said Stolberg, who spoke highly of current City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. Education for private business owners, and the public in general, is one thing the city hopes to achieve during a night of fun for all. “Folks have a right to come forward to the city and make sure their needs are met by the city, but those obligations by private companies – they also need a little bit of education, and to be informed of what the needs are in the community,” Turchek said. Parking in the Union Station garage on Franklin Street is free for the event, as is admission. J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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The sheriff is in town - but not to throw anyone in jail. Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis hosts the Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic Saturday, Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at COURTESY SAC Park, 438 Lake St., Shrewsbury. “As sheriff, hosting the Annual Senior Picnic is one of the great highlights of the year,” Evangelidis said. “This year’s Senior Picnic Sheriff Lew Evangelidis enjoys will be a wonderful some time with seniors at fun-filled day to give last year’s Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic back to our seniors who have given so much to our communities.” Sponsored by the Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association, the Annual Senior Picnic operates on donations by many local businesses, and includes a traditional BBQ menu. There will be complimentary bingo games, raffles and music. Space is limited to the pavilion area, so guests should bring lawn chairs. For more information, call 508-7640344 or visit worcestercountysheriff.com.

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[the current break-ins].” Mahoney attributed the house breaks to drug use. “There are all these new addicts coming along,” he said. “It’s the same thing. It’s very disconcerting to people, especially older people. It’s an invasion, a violation. Unfortunately, it’s something that happens everywhere. [Drug addicts] will do anything to feed that habit.” Mahoney went so far as to suggest homeowners not keep any valuables on hand. “In this day and age, you really shouldn’t have many valuables in your house,” he said. “Don’t take that like I’m flip about it. They can break into my house because my kids broke everything of value.” Mahoney said police would probably suggest keeping valuables in a safe deposit box. A home security system might also do the trick, according to Dan O’Connor, who runs Knight Security in Worcester. O’Connor is a lifelong resident of Worcester who said his parents and his wife’s parents also lived here. O’Connor, whose house is near Shwachman’s, said he routinely patrols the neighborhood and is well aware of the number of house breaks that have occurred recently. A house at 615 Salisbury St., he said, was broken into twice, including a recent incident when the thief dropped everything he had stolen at the door stoop because of the sounding alarm. Another house on Flagg Street had its front door kicked in about a

year ago. Another house at 10 Old Colony Road was broken into in the past few weeks, according to O’Connor. “The weather is good, there is a lot of cover, a lot of shrubbery,” he said. “Now [thieves] are out there.” Asked what he would like to see as a result of next week’s meeting, O’Connor said residents should be on alert and on the lookout for anything or anyone suspicious in their neighborhood. “I want to see people becoming more vigilant, more aware of their surroundings,” he said. Homeowners, meanwhile, should make their homes as unattractive as possible to potential burglars. One way to do that, he said, is to make noise — a lot of it. “I say the more noise the better,” O’Connor said. “You want to draw as much attention as you possibly can. If I saw an outside [alarm] speaker, I’d definitely go next door.” Shwachman said the upcoming meeting should be seen as a call to action. “Absolutely,” he said. “We’re looking to see what we can do to assist police in their efforts to stop crime.” The meeting on Wednesday, July 29 at the JCC runs from 7-9 p.m. Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 322, or by email at wbird@worcestermag.com. Watch him on “Rosen’s Roundtable” on WCCA TV Channel 194 and hear him on radio station WCRN with Hank Stolz. Follow Walter on Twitter @walterbirdjr and “like” him on Facebook.

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City to audit nonprofit Mosaic, 10 others Tom Quinn

he City Council this week voted unanimously to pass an amended order for an audit of Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund grant money awarded to 11 community organizations in its July 21 meeting. A loud and occasionally disruptive crowd showed up to protest the original order, which singled out the Mosaic Cultural Complex, a black-led grassroots organization that found itself at the center of an online controversy earlier this year. At-large Councilor Mike Gaffney accepted the amendment to his proposed order without protest, saying his goal was to provide transparency in government. “Request City Auditor audit the grants and other monies received by the Mosaic Cultural Complex and all documentation relative to the services the Mosaic Cultural Complex provides, to include, but not limited to, documentation of the services that are supposed to be provided pursuant to the grant from the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund for the past five years,” the original order read. “Said audit to include a review of the Mosaic Cultural Complex’s legal status as a nonprofit or otherwise. And said documentation to include the lease information for the city property being occupied by the Mosaic Cultural Complex.” “The crux of this item is to answer the inquiry – are they actually doing the work they are getting paid for?” Gaffney asked. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said his office has been taking a close look at where grant money goes after previous audits by federal agencies showed Worcester could pay closer attention to grantees. He said he was satisfied with Mosaic’s compliance with the terms of its grant. “I’m confident the city has done everything expected to preserve integrity of public dollars,” Augustus said. Meeting attendees expressed concern at the source and motive for the order. They pointed to online blog articles, some of which had been shared by Gaffney on his Facebook page before the meeting, as maliciously inaccurate. “The misinformation that article spreads is stunning,” Liz Sheehan Castro said about an article by GoLocal Worcester, while other protesters focused on a local blog. “The conclusions it draws are racist.” One question brought up by online bloggers was about Mosaic’s status as a nonprofit entity. Attorney Howard Stempler said Mosaic is in the process of applying for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, although that is not necessary to receive grant money. “Organizations can be not-for-profit. They don’t have to be 501(c)(3) to do nonprofit

work,” Stempler said. “And because of size and because Attorney Howard Stempler the organization was addresses City Council grassroots they never filed for 501(c)(3) designation previously. They always were fiscal agents. Now because of their size, their major contracts and they’re involved in some larger projects, it makes sense for them to do that.” Another Internet-sourced complaint was that Mosaic was dissolved as a legal entity by the Secretary of State for failing to file required reports. Augustus said the city was aware of that incident and did not cut any checks to the organization during that time. The simple answers to the questions raised during a long council meeting caused many in the audience, and a few councilors, to ask why no one who had concerns about the organization picked up the phone to call someone with answers, rather than bringing up the propagate racism or fight racism.” issue on the Council floor seemingly out of City Auditor Robert Stearns said he would nowhere – Mosaic was dissolved in 2012 and need to do more research to determine how regained its former status in 2014. “People may not know being dissolved and much an audit would cost, but he pegged a rough estimate at around $500, or five un-dissolved is a common process,” At-large hours of work, per organization. The other Councilor Moe Bergman said, bemoaning the organizations involved with the grant are time the Council spent on the subject, saying Community Legal Aid, Inc., Edward M. later there did not appear to be anything out Kennedy Community Health Center, Fallon of the ordinary with Mosaic. “There seems Health, Family Health Center of Worcester, to be some smoke but no fire, and the smoke Inc., MA Audubon Society / Broad Meadow seems to be consistent with what happens Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, UMass Medical with a lot of small nonprofits.” School, UMass Memorial Medical Center, One aspect of the order is the allegation Worcester Senior Center, Worcester Child that Mosaic forfeited its nonprofit status by Development and Head Start Program, and becoming involved in the political arena, specifically by serving as a staging ground for Worcester Public Schools. Much was also made online about the Black Lives Matter protest that brought Kelley Square to a standstill in January. Julius the relationship between Mosaic and the shuttered Henry Lee Willis Center, closed Jones, one of the four protesters charged after an audit, which was once used as a with disturbing the peace as a result of the fiscal agent by Mosaic. That question may four-and-a-half-minute demonstration, said also have been based in a misunderstanding the Kelley Square incident was put on by Communities United Collective (CUC), entirely of legal process – Stempler rattled off a list of other fiscal agents used by Mosaic since separately from Mosaic’s mission. its 2005 inception, including the YWCA, “I don’t think this is a vote for an audit of Central Massachusetts Area Health Education Mosaic – everyone knows that,” Jones, who Center, Covenant United Church and the state was later escorted out of the meeting by a police officer for interrupting councilors, said. Department of Public Health. In between debunking other allegations “This is a question of how the city is going to about Mosaic – they lease space from the vote with its dollars and resources on how to

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YMCA, not the city, for example – attendees’ outbursts mostly focused on perceived racism around the intent of the order. While a few councilors likened the order to At-large Councilor Rick Rushton’s request for an audit of WCCA TV recently, Mosaic’s defenders tended to concentrate on the race of the people running the organization, saying they had been targeted and harassed online instead of the other 10 groups doing the same work for that reason. District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen, who signed on to Gaffney’s order, said he would not apologize for asking for information about oversight around grant money. Rosen, battling a cold, passionately denied being a racist - and criticized those who have tossed that accusation at some councilors. “There’s no reason to brand anyone racist because they want to know about funding,” Rosen said, saying he hoped Mosaic would pass the audit “with flying colors.” 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. Editor Walter Bird Jr. contributed to this story. J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE SCHOOL: It’s tough, when

everyone else is talking about structural racism and public health services, to make your issue with Worcester’s lack of a dog park catch city councilors’ attention. Kudos to the member of the public who tried his very hardest, though, calling the actions of dog owners at Boynton Park, the city’s de facto dog park, “civil disobedience.” Which makes sense, because I was just watching “Selma” and wondering who had the movie rights for the story of a group of city residents who play with dogs and have cookouts while not being legally prosecuted in any way. For the uninitiated, Worcester passed an ordinance in 1997 banning dogs from all city parks, but the city has not enforced the ordinance at Boynton Park in Paxton – until a few weeks ago, when a recentlyhired park security office drove a city truck through a makeshift barricade set up by some dog lovers after a series of heated confrontations with residents. He also allegedly hit one man’s arm with the truck, breaking his watch. More than one person commented on the contrast between the Boynton Park issue and the Mosaic Cultural Complex issue – which has been dogged by allegations of unfair treatment and targeting after the black-led organization was singled out for an audit following Internet controversy about its legal status and alleged involvement with the January protest that closed down Kelley Square for almost five minutes. And for the record, blocking traffic to make a political statement – that’s more what people think of when they hear the phrase “civil disobedience.” Maybe if the city presses any charges or hands out any fines to people who take their dogs to Boynton Park we can start talking about “civil disobedience” with a straight face.

SKATER BOY: Local skateboarder Tyler Kuhn got the city’s attention at Council this week, bringing a gaggle of skate buddies to testify in favor of a Youth Park Skate Commission to develop skate parks and activities to give young people more opportunities for recreation in a city lacking in skate parks. Councilors seemed tickled by the one-line speeches most of the teens gave, and it appears the city manager’s office will meet with Kuhn to see what the city can do to provide space for skateboarders in the city. District 1 City Councilor Tony Economou is apparently a fan, borrowing one teen’s board to pop a shove-it sicknasty, or whatever the kids call it, right on the third floor of City Hall, in what is possibly the only skateboarding trick to be pulled off by a sitting city councilor. REPRESENTING: The City Council poked its head out after weeks of summer vacation, and councilors slogged through a backlog of resident requests. District councilors especially get contacted with complaints about road conditions and traffic problems, which raises the question – who do the atlarge councilors go running to when they have a problem with their street? Mayor Joe Petty and Mike Gaffney have to fight for Tony Economou’s attention the same way they fight over who would do a better job leading the Council, since both live in dynamic District 1. Kate Toomey is District 3 Councilor George Russell’s lone district buddy on the floor. And finally, Konnie Lukes, Moe Bergman and Rick Rushton call beautiful District 5 home, representing Gary Rosen’s district well. If you’re keeping score, that means over 80 percent of the current at-large contingent is from the westerly districts 1 and 5. Pity District 2 Councilor Phil Palmieri and District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera, who have no regional pull over any of their colleagues. I suppose that’s why Worcester has district councilors at all, though – otherwise Main South wouldn’t have a voice in City Hall. The composition of the Council could change in the coming election – there are four at-large challengers from Districts 2 and 4 combined on the ballot, joining three from District 1, two from District 3 and two from District 5.

IT HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS: The two City Hall elevators have long been the butt of jokes for those traveling from the garage to the upper floors of the building. They’re slow, and more importantly, for weeks on end one out of the two always seemed to be out of order, although which one was in service was a surprise each day. There haven’t been any problems with the elevators recently, though, and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said at the Commission on Disability’s July 21 meeting the city was committed to making sure City Hall was accessible,

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{ worcesteria } putting $200,000 into the elevators. It’s important that “if people need to interact with us, they can do that regardless of challenges,” Augustus said. That’s an investment everybody can get behind, from people in wheelchairs to reporters looping around the building to take the stairs.

THIS SEAT TAKEN?: This week’s City Council meeting was chock full of terrific comments from concerned residents. Even though everyone only gets two minutes to speak, one (presumably) first-time Council visitor took time to comment on the way the seating was set up in the Esther Howland Chamber. The setup was horrible, she said, because there were people standing out in the hall who couldn’t hear anything. Meanwhile, she said while gesturing to an entire block of empty chairs, there was plenty of seating room just to the left of the massive crowd. Now, I hate to shift any blame away from city government, but they weren’t saving those seats for 20 friends who were running a little late. The seats are typically reserved for city employees, although on the night in question not a fanny was in them. It might have been a nice gesture on the Council’s part to invite folks out in the hall to grab a seat inside the Chamber. Maybe they were worried of passions spilling over, like they did when resident Julius Jones was escorted out by police while verbally chastising At-Large Councilor Mike Gaffney. BRAVEHEARTS STAT OF THE WEEK: It was all-star week for the Futures Collegiate

Baseball League this week, and the Bravehearts well well-represented. Zack Tower placed second in the home run derby, losing by one dinger to Giovanni Dingcong in the final round. Tower also started at first base for the East, while teammates Ian Strom, Charlie Butler, Dylan Collett and Logan Fullmer played for the West. Fullmer was a late addition to the team after crushing the fan vote, getting over 72,000 ballots cast in his favor to win with 54 percent of the vote. The East won the game, 4-3. The Bravehearts will try to push for a playoff spot after the all-star break – they currently sit 7 games back from first place with a record of 15-22.

CONGRATULATIONS:

Congratulations are in order for Jean Isaac, who has served in the mayor’s office for more than a decade. Isaac started under Tim Murray, and worked with Konnie Lukes, Joe O’Brien and current Mayor Joe Petty – although she declined, at a brief key to the city ceremony in the mayor’s office, to say which mayor was her favorite.

MONEY QUESTIONS:

Regular City Council attendees went a little crazy on social media after hearing City Hall fixture Jo Hart give her place of residence as West Boylston – a hiatus, she said – but settled down enough to hear the points Hart brought to the Council. Hart had four petitions, revolving around transparency in demolition of historic property and public notice of purchase prices or the cost of special projects. For example, the city recently advertised a bid for the $525,000 renovation of the World War II Memorial on the common – money Hart said could be better used installing a crosswalk for veterans by Veterans Inc on Grove Street, to thunderous applause. Hart also wants the city to re-advertise the legal notice since the city screwed up on the Historical Commission agenda, listing the project as a Civil War Memorial. Cue outrage from the city’s Civil War veterans.

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orcester is hiring a full-time Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) - a “dynamic” one at that, according to the job posting. The question we have is: Will this position end up backfiring on the city manager? It very well could. In fact, it appears to be, already. Threads on Facebook already have unleashed some cynical views of a position the city says will “lead the City Manager’s diversity agenda,” among other things. Activist Gordon Davis, a person of color, called it “a crumb to shut us up.” Another FB posting referred to it as “window dressing.” And when Worcester Magazine asked on its Facebook page who people would like to see apply for and be named to the position, as well as how important the candidate’s color should be, it reached fewer than 100 people. In contrast, the posting right before it, about asbestos found in a former hospital in Worcester, reached almost 4,000 people. Are communities of color resigned to the belief that, no matter the efforts being made to address racial divides and differences in the city, nothing will change? There is likely no small amount of skepticism among many people of color in Worcester over this position. That skepticism could turn into outrage depending on who is ultimately chosen to fill the role. It is almost impossible to envision a white person being picked for the job, which in itself might raise questions of exclusion. However, given the very nature of the job, a person of color would seem not only reasonable - but necessary. But skin color should not — and likely will not — be the sole determining factor. Obviously, for legal purposes, one’s color cannot be made an issue. Still, the city manager’s administration must know the outcry that would ensue among many leaders in the communities of color should someone who does not look like them, or share some of their experiences, be awarded the position. We also have questions about duplication of duties. Jayna Turchek runs the city’s Office of Human Rights, which among other things, tackles issues such as disability and diversity. One of the duties of the CDO, according to the job posting, is to “implement the diversity/ inclusion, ADA, FMLA, HIPPA and Equal Opportunity Employment policies and ensure compliance with relevant city, state and federal statutes.” Turchek’s office, meanwhile, “strives to ensure that all city residents are treated fairly and equally by reducing bias, bigotry and prejudices.” There would appear to be some overlap. Perhaps that is why some are questioning whether, in fact, the city is merely throwing a bone to people of color. Others, meanwhile, are criticizing the position for opposite reasons — claiming any issues of racism have been manufactured, that the city is being pushed by an agenda led by some representatives of communities of color and not by the will of the city at large. The city very well may be in a “no win” situation. On the one hand, some people of color see the hiring of a CDO as little more than an attempt to shut them up. On the other hand, some folks believe there is no race problem in Worcester, no need to promote diversity. Withholding ultimate judgment until the position is filled, it is hard for us to see just how any change will be effected if the people the city hopes to reach do not even buy into the message. It is even harder to envision change when folks on the other end of the spectrum do not believe the message is necessary at all. City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. has somehow managed to satisfy many different people with many different points of views during his first year or so on the job. So far, he has sidestepped any major pitfalls. That track record is being tested now - and this position may well reveal whether the Augustus “magic” is as captivating as when it was first revealed to the city.

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Harvey Be careful what you wish for Janice Harvey

first read “To Kill a Mockingbird” in the ninth grade. In many ways, I have never put the book down, not since I first met Scout, whose defiance and scorn for convention reflected my own. Not since I encountered Atticus Finch, the wise and patient father who swam against a polluted tide of racism to defend Tom Robinson, have I ever really stopped reading Harper Lee’s masterpiece. As an English teacher, my secret joy has been to share this gem with a new audience, and each time I’ve reread the book, I’ve found new passages over which to marvel. I wish I could say the same about “Go Set a Watchman.” Once word leaked out that my beloved Atticus morphs into a bigot, I knew that reading this oddity of a sequel would not be on my “must do” list. A year ago, I was excited to think that some long-lost treasure had been discovered in the nonagenarian’s chiffarobe. Not anymore. Questions about the author’s intention to publish a manuscript socked away for over 50 years arose from the beginning; did Harper Lee ever want this novel to surface? My English professor/playwright brother Kevin had this to say as I wailed over the prospect of losing my religion: “My gut feeling was if this was any good it would have come out a long time ago. Then again, no one writes one masterpiece before first writing a couple of things that don’t work: No one! Not Proust, Mailer, Hemingway, Kerouac, Kesey; everyone had at least one stinker under his belt and most had a couple.” After T&G columnist Dianne Williamson dropped the racist bomb on me, I was determined in my decision to ignore the book. “Is nothing sacred?” I moaned as I paced my sister’s garden. Is all the earth beneath my feet turning to sand? Is there nothing I can count on in this world to

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remain good and kind? Dave Mawson, a one-time T&G reporter who currently teaches at Doherty Memorial High School, gave me a slap in the Facebook by reminding me that Atticus is a fictional character. So what? I’m still reeling from the death of comic book Archie. My steadfast intention to pretend this was all a bad dream ended when radio station WBUR asked to interview me about the book. I could spout off all I wanted about my disappointment, but I had to back it up by actually reading the novel. I had ordered the “stinker” on Kindle, so I agreed to plow through it. Never in my life have I been so reluctant to complete a reading assignment, unless you count all 85 of the Worcester Public Schools superintendent’s annual bulletins and “The Scarlet Letter.” If I had a dog, I’d say he ate my homework, but since I ordered it on Kindle, it would be a tough sell, and that would mean the pup consumed “Stupid Zombies” along with “Watchman.” Since last week, I’ve been dragging this turd of a book to the gym, figuring I would kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. My friend and fellow English teacher, Dr. Kerry Mulcahy, is a speed reader who read it in one morning. She posted a picture of herself on FB hiding her face in shame for having read it at all. That should tell you something about this unearthed treasure. So far, I can tell you that Mistake Number One was in writing this cow paddy in the third person. To quote big brother Kev: “…It was nice, even magical, to think that Harper Lee made that one flawless book and then shut the hell up, but it wasn’t to be…”

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impact the everyday lives of ordinary Americans, and participants will be able to tune in when Sen. Sanders directly addresses those gathered in homes and businesses across the country via a live web stream. While other candidates may have more money, Bernie Sanders has already proven that he has more people — and he is intent on showing the country what happens when the people unite. Worcester will be Feeling the Bern by participating in this revolutionary campaign meeting at The Compass Tavern Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. Bernie Sanders and his local supporters here in Worcester invite the 99 percent to take back their government from the special interest groups and billionaires buying our presidency term after term. Together we can make a difference: Let your voice be heard. PETER HAROUTIAN Worcester

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That’s the Point

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By Joshua Lyford with Photos by Steven King

Sailing brings community together at Regatta Point

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Sailing has a way of relaxing folks. There is something about being out on the water and the feeling of your boat cutting through the waves with an eye on the wind that connects you to nature, via Lake Quinsigamond, which bisects Shrewsbury and Worcester.

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Crossing over the Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge, regardless of what city you plan on entering, and looking out over the dozen or so white sails catching wind above the small white Hunter and Laser boats, is settling. It tends to pull you out of whatever workday issues you may have and placates water and boating enthusiasts. Regatta Point Community Sailing, located at 10 Lake Avenue North, is the perfect entry point for fans of sailing. As the name implies, Regatta Point is available to the community, regardless of interest levels or experience. With access to the lake, kayaks paddle boats, sail boats, summer programs, youth and adult sailing classes and more, Regatta Point serves as a bastion for all things water.

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Casey Duva has served as executive director of Regatta Point since 2012, though his history with the program is significantly longer. Duva embarked upon what would become his career at Regatta Point back in 2001, when he was a rower at Worcester State University (then Worcester State College) working on a computer science degree.

love, it’s kind of a lifestyle.” boat, I leave my cell phone down below, and Campers Kate Griffin and Max Mallett, 14 wherever I go or wherever the wind may take and 12 respectively, have each participated in me, that’s as fast as I can go. It’s that slower the Regatta Point youth programs for several lifestyle and having something to do while you’re relaxing. I don’t just sit on the beach, but years and said that they are not done yet. “Learning is always fun and there are so this is my version of sitting on the beach.” Duva’s office overlooks Lake Quinsigamond many things to figure out,” said Griffin. “It’s • All clothing and and the activities of Regatta Point Community super fun knowing that you can do it. You linens accepted, Sailing from the second floor of its boathouse. have more confidence.” no need to sort “I like that there is so much stuff to do,” The breeze mobilizes languidly through the • We recycle worn added Mallett. “You can always get to a While he started at Regatta Point as a open floor-ceiling doors running the entire and unwearable higher level of sailing. As you progress as a sailing instructor, his sailing pedigree goes wall of the room. The sounds of children items sailor, there is always stuff for you to do.” back much further. Duva first took sailing laughing and sails flapping can be overheard • Small household goods and books Both Griffin and Mallett said the sailing lessons at the Wickford Yacht Club in easily, and serve as a constant reminder of also needed! aspect is fun and educational, but they also Wickford, Rhode Island when he was 7. He Regatta Point’s priorities. • Your donations help those in need form bonds with other kids their own age. became a sailing instructor when he was 14. “I love seeing kids learn, those ‘a-ha’ locally and reduce landfill Fun comes first, but the friendly-competitive Duva taught four years in Wickford. While at moments,” said Duva. “From up here you atmosphere is also attractive to the two Worcester State, he felt the urge to return to can step back and see the whole picture. Visit our Thrift Shop at youngsters. Each of them said part of the the water. As with many sailing fans, the urge They’re learning the whole time, I think 507 Park Avenue, Worcester attraction is being outside, having fun, as to cut through the water does not go away, it there’s something magical about that. 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word ‘hidden’ out of the ‘hidden gem’ term,” said Duva. “So many times people say, ‘Oh this place is great, I never knew it existed.’ Our goal is to get people to know about it and they can make the choice themselves.” On any given summer day, there may be 140 kids enjoying Regatta Point. Roughly 3,500 people utilize their memberships to take out kayaks, canoes and paddle boats. Memberships and youth programs are not all Regatta Point offers, adults are welcome to join as well; with the oldest member currently teetering on the threshold of 80 years old, no one, it seems, is too old to learn to sail. The learning methods are a bit different between the kids and adults, however. “It’s all about how people learn,” said Duva. “Adults tend to think things through as much as they can before they act. Kids react and then say, ‘What just happened?’ They’re two opposites. In many cases adults are selfconscious, they don’t want to be the ones to make a mistake.”

the birth of regatta point

Regatta Point is a nonprofit charitable organization receiving 100 percent of its operating costs through fees and dues. The organization works in partnership with the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), a partnership dating back to the days when the DCR went by a different title: the Department of Environmental Management (DEM).

In the 1950s, the state agency became interested in the programs offered by Community Boating of Boston, and decided to set up a similar organization in Worcester. While the long and narrow outline of Lake Quinsigamond posed some unique difficulties, the agency went ahead with the plan and reached out to Community Boating of Boston for help. That organization returned with a name: Allan Fearn. Fearn became the first manager of Regatta Point Community Sailing in 1960, but his history with sailing started many years before that. Fearn grew up in Boston and would walk along the Charles River with his father. He became interested in the model yachts being sailed, and later the larger sail boats as well. That continued throughout his youth, until one day a gentleman would change the course of Fearn’s life, asking him if he wanted to learn to sail. continued on page 16

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Sailboats share the water with paddle boards and kayaks next to the public beach. Young sailors learn the ropes on Lake Quinsigamond. Casey Duva, executive director of Regatta Point Community Sailing, checks on the morning sailing classes. Allan Fearn inspects the rigging on a model sailboat. UMass Memorial Medical Center rises above the trees to look out over Lake Quinsigamond.

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Fearn spent those early days as a gopher, running around and helping out, while learning the basics through a sort of sailing osmosis. At the age of 12, he was finally old enough to join the community sailing program. He started teaching others to sail when he was 14. “My whole childhood, through graduating college, was all sailing,” recalled Fearn. By pure happenstance, Fearn’s senior paper at Boston University was a survey of collegiate sailing programs throughout the U.S. and plans for a boathouse, which became the framework for the John F. Kennedy Boat House on Lake Quinsigamond (which would be remodeled in 1998 and renamed the Allan E. Fearn Boat House). Many of those still with Regatta Point were trained by Fearn himself. “You’ve got to use your skills, you use everything you’ve got,” Fearn said as he looked out at the water while sitting on a bench he built in 1961. “That’s the way I grew up and learned. You don’t realize that part, but it’s all fun. The people in this program make me proud.” Fearn retired from his position at Regatta Point (as well as his teaching position and competitive sailing) in 1999, but had no interest in disappearing from the community sailing institution. You can find him milling

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around the boat house to this day, smiling ear to ear and working on projects in the organization’s shop or leading its remotecontrol model yacht group every Monday. “I have to stay involved, this has been my life,” said Fearn. “To be able to live the life I have, there must be a star up there looking out for me.”

capsizing, duck boats and safety

According to Duva, Regatta Point Community Sailing plans on working hard to offer an asset to those in Central Mass with an interest in sailing. He hopes to expand Regatta Point’s offerings with more spring and fall programs. One of the more popular activities, Duva noted, are the duck and swan paddle boats available for rent. “I was hesitant to buy them,” said Duva. “I thought, ‘Who wants to go around in a duck and a swan?’ That yellow duck, everyone absolutely loves and adores the yellow duck.

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It’s great for families and it’s really a heck of a lot of wholesome, family fun.” Safety is also a focal point for Regatta Point, with Duva pointing out some of the problems that have arisen with the Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge, which passes over Lake Quinsigamond and offers a view of the lake. That attention, he said, can be a double-edged sword because many motorists have dialed 911 to report capsized boats. As Duva pointed out, capsizing of smaller sailboats is actually not really a big deal, as counterintuitive as that may seem. The boats can be turned back over with little issue, and Duva himself has capsized sail boats a number of times. Still, the organization takes safety seriously. Every student who comes through the program is swim tested and fitted with life jackets. Regatta Point has three motor boats constantly gassed up and ready to go when needed and the staff are trained not only in sailing instruction, but also in safety and rescue.

“We take safety as seriously as you can,” said Duva. “Safety, fun and learning. As long as everyone is safe, we can have some fun and learn something.”

You can find out more about Regatta Point Community Sailing by stopping by 10 Lake Avenue North location or online at Regattapoint.org. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

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Worcester Local Weekend kicks off with a bang Joshua Lyford

Something wicked this way comes.

The city (literally) kicks off its Worcester Local Weekend Friday, July 24 with the Downtown Showdown between City Hall and the local media. The two sides will square off in a kickball game, a follow-up to last year’s inaugural “us versus them” broom ball tussle on the Oval at Worcester Common. The weekend-long event aims to promote area businesses, but running parallel to that is a healthy dose of competition and fun. Friday evening will set the tone with the World Adult Kickball Association-sponsored City Hall versus The Media kickball game, the second annual contest between the powers that be and the folks who write about them. The last event was a broomball game on the Worcester Common Oval, which the media won, 5-2. The broomball game was scrappy and bareknuckled, a true contest between champions of industries that overlap, but rarely see eyeto-eye. The hits came hard and injuries were suffered. Seeing these generally polite titans do battle was a sight, but now it is personal and City Hall representatives might be out for blood after their previous, crushing defeat. Both the media and City Hall are known to have a competitive edge, and that certainly shines in these games. While both sides vie for the win, the two have to shelve their sportsmanly loathing and return to coordinated communication after the event is done. “We hope that we can continue an amiable working relationship after we slaughter the press,” said City of Worcester Communications Specialist, John Hill. Worcester Magazine editor Walter Bird Jr., who along with photographer Steven King missed the last contest while on assignment in West Africa, is confident the media can secure a second win. He has not let the taunts reverberating from City Hall affect his strategy. “It’s hard to get worked up about something that won’t be a contest,” Bird cracked. “Maybe they’ve got a secret weapon we don’t know about, someone with a Popeye leg. I’m sure they’ve been training, maybe that’s what Ed Augustus has been doing. I’m confident that the media will represent.” Augustus was on vacation recently in Alaska. While the kickball game may be the focal point for the Friday event, Worcester Local Weekend is not just about intense sportsmanship; first and foremost, it is about supporting small businesses. One of them, Wormtown Brewery (don’t forget, the local brewery won the U.S. Open Beer

Championship last year), will have a beer garden set up. The Worcester Jazz Collective will provide musical entertainment. Additionally, there will be a live spray paint demonstration and open canvas sponsored by

CC Lowell, chair massages by Soothe Massage Therapy, a corn hole (bean bag toss) game, live tee-shirt screen printing from Worcester Wares and a photo booth on hand. If that is not enough to get you out, there will also be a

trivia competition at 6 p.m., presented by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau. The real goal behind the event, beyond a way to secure a second media victory, is to

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Contra Dancing in the Renaissance Court Joshua Lyford

When you think stirring excitement and fidgety tension, mid-19th century American folk art may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but that is exactly what the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) has carefully crafted with its “American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected”

Lydia Fortune, Phil Nigro (right) and friends play the Stoddard Garden Courtyard

exhibition. With a sneak-peek available to the press earlier this month, and the exhibition running in proper through Nov. 29, WAM proves sometimes the vibrancy is in the details.

Centered on American folk art, with a particular emphasis on Central Mass folk art, the collection comes from a time long behind us. The works themselves, while gorgeous, are almost startling in their uprightness. Tightlipped and stiff, the predominantly portraitfocused works are jarring, but beautiful, and an interesting look at New England life from

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the not-so-distant-past. “I like the stillness,” the museum’s assistant curator of American Art, Elizabeth Athens, said. “There are crisp forms and serious expressions. There is a real intensity about these.” The pieces themselves are placed with care against vibrant backgrounds, an almost startling contrast that allows for a bit more “pop” than what may have been seen when they were originally crafted. With portraiture from William Matthew Prior (1806-1873) and Ruth Henshaw Bascom, (1772-1848) as well as many others, the care taken in the exhibition is plainly evident. “This has been a fun show to work on and install,” said Athens. “I see these works in new detail every time I look at them and I think

the Central Massachusetts connections to this exhibition is really wonderful.” That New England connection is not easily lost and hearkens, aesthetically at least, to the classic late-colonial appeal of Massachusetts art and architecture. Pieces like those on display lived alongside the collectors; they were not hidden away. Paintings hung over family fireplaces and chairs were used in a fully utilitarian way until very recently. The homey nature of the works had to be carefully replicated. “These works are incredibly personal,” said Athens. “My task was to try and create an environment for these to live in.” To put a spotlight on the personal nature of the pieces, they were not created by hero

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painters living on high, crafting the pieces currently on display at WAM. They were home-grown artists, many of whom would travel town-to-town to paint portraits for New England families. One of Athens’ personal favorites in the collection is by is John Brewster, a deaf painter who lived from 17661854. His pieces are charming, though they still feature the uptightness that was so prevalent in the period represented. He resided in Maine and utilized his hearing loss to hone in his artistic vision, focusing solely on the visual. “He has the ability to capture a state of mind so well,” said Athens. “It’s unique.” While the mid-19th century might seem like ancient history, the reality is these paintings were crafted quite recently in the scheme of world artistic history, and many of the stories of the time have followed them to their eventual home at WAM. James Fawson Morris, for example, was well known as a heavy drinker. One of his family portraits on hand, which is notable for the twinkling eyes lighting up an otherwise stiff period painting, was crafted while Morris was heavily intoxicated. The matriarch of the family asked whether he should come back at another, more sober, time. Morris declined, and history tends to think some of his best work was done while knee deep in a barrel of alcohol. In addition to the collection being shown, WAM has offered some supplementary entertainment in the form of “Community Day: Folk Music Festival,” which was held recently and featured art, crafts and music in the Stoddard Garden Courtyard by Iza Jane, Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, Lydia Fortune & Phil Nigro and Friends, Cannibal Ramblers, Bow Thayer, Cider Mill Stompers, Danielle Miraglia, Andy Cohen, Big Jon Short, Ari Charbonneau, Matt Robert, Rich “AD” Leufstedt, Andy Cummings and James Keyes. There was also a children’s music singalong and food trucks, including Wooberry KICKBALL continued from page 17

encourage local business patronage and support of area small businesses. “It’s all well and good to tell people that you should shop local,” said Worcester Local First co-Chair and Worcester Wares owner Jessica Walsh. “We want people to do that every day. Why not have some fun, some beer and some good times to kick that thought off a little bit more? Who doesn’t love seeing a ‘rivalry game’ between City Hall and the media? People are always backing city business, or have something to say about city business, whether that is good or bad, that is a cool mix of people to see playing a game against each other.” The event is sponsored by the City of Worcester, Mass Development, the Worcester

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EAT THE PRESS: Back in January, the first City Hall vs. The Media contest took place at the Worcester Common Oval. The press absolutely crushed the City Hall media representatives in a landslide, 5-2, victory. I don’t mean to be vain, but yours truly took home the “Rosie Ruiz Award” in recognition of “the individual that scored so many goals they must be cheating.” While I admit my high-level of athleticism may be interpreted as cheating, the award currently hangs over my desk at the Worcester Magazine Global Headquarters, serving as a constant reminder of the victory. Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate this time, and I leave the media’s inevitable win in the hands of our own Worcester Magazine representatives: Walter Bird Jr., Tom Quinn, Steven King and Tom Matthews. I have high hopes for the Worcester Business Journal’s Sam Bonacci, T&G’s Brad Petrishen and MassLive’s Lindsay Corcoran. Petrishen had a near career-ending injury and Bonacci has a hunger that can’t be satiated without high impact and high scores. He is the media’s own version of the WWE’s Ryback, so feed him more. and farmers. The Dog Father will once again be in attendance as well as folksinger and storyteller, Tim Van Egmond. A folk art appraiser will be on hand as well as Old Sturbridge Village craftspeople demonstrating 19th-century crafting techniques. Head to the Worcester Art Museum now through Nov. 29 to check out “American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected” for yourself. If folk music is your thing, head to the museum Saturday, July 18 for a Folk Music Festival (Worcester Magazine is a sponsor of this event) featuring Bow Thayer, with food trucks, activities and art. To find out more about the events and the museum, visit worcesterart.org. For more in-depth coverage of the folk art show, grab a print copy of Worcester Magazine next week. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-7493166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine. com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts. Business Development Corporation, Action! Worcester, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Worcester Local First, Worcester Wares, Destination Worcester, Farnswood and Seed to Stem. Worcester Local Weekend begins with the City Hall vs. The Media kickball game on the Worcester Common Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. You can find out more about Worcester Local First online at Worcesterlocalfirst.org and Worcester Wares at Worcesterwares.com. Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com. Follow Josh on Twitter @Joshachusetts.

A DETAILED GUIDE TO SNEAKING INTO WAM: Just kidding, but there is a way to get into the Worcester Art Museum for free: head to the 55 Salisbury St. location throughout the month of August. That is literally it, just show up. They are running a free month for visitors of all ages. As someone who hates spending money (I already spent it all on Yuengling, Magic: The Gathering cards and video games), this is right up my alley. Besides, WAM currently has some incredible exhibitions – in my humble opinion. “Samurai!” is still going on and is one of my favorite exhibitions in recent memory, and “American Folk Art, Loving Collected” is certainly an interesting one. Man, the pieces are stiff and the eyes creep me out, but I enjoyed that. It’s as if the artists were actually painting a doll house version of each of the families. My only qualm is the last time I stopped by the museum, Helmutt was nowhere to be found. I need a healthy dose of dog armor in my life, dog armor tends to rekindle my imagination and I hope he returns soon. Speaking of freebies, my boss tells me I should also mention that admission on Friday, July 24 is free to the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton. It’s just for one day, so WAM gets bragging rights on this one. WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT?: Look, before everyone gets on my case about this title, it’s a movie from the 1960s. Admittedly, it was a movie I’ve never seen and that has absolutely nothing to do with the impending news, but still. Regardless, some more details have begun to emerge about the Wormtown Alleycat Race. It is an “alleycat” style bike race through the city that will take place Aug. 1, beginning at Elm Park. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the race/ride will kick off at noon, ending at 3cross Brewery on Cambridge Street. The idea behind an alleycat race is that it is designed to be a faux bike messenger route, taking riders to various checkpoints through the city. Riders choose their own path which makes things both interesting and competitive. To add to the badass nature of this sort of race, many checkpoints will feature a challenge, like slamming a beer or engage in a three-legged race. Participants won’t know the checkpoints until the beginning of the race, so everyone has to think on their pedals. It is important to note these sorts of events are unsanctioned and street traffic continues as usual, so it is best to keep your eyes peeled and your head on a swivel. These events are a complete blast and the last one held in Worcester was one of my favorite nights in recent memory. If I can drink a case and hold my own on 20-inch BMX wheels, you’ve got nothing to fear. If you enjoy fun, get down to Elm Park. LISTEN UP YA JERKS: Jerkus Circus is back, but only for one night. Electric Haze on Millbury Street will play host the music comedy duo The Steamy Bohemians, featuring Niki Luparelli and Lainey Schooltree. The event will be a 10-year anniversary celebration and if you are not familiar with their brand of Vaudevillian controlled chaos, it’s time to get acquainted. I may claim to be pretty tuned into area arts and entertainment, but I won’t even bother trying to describe the pair’s show. I’ll keep it simple: it’s entertaining, hilarious, offensive and a real showcase of talent. It’s a Friday, worst-case scenario, you can still grab some cocktails. On a side note, I feel like the evening could be a perfect representation of how a 1950s sci-fi film would depict an intergalactic cantina party in the near-future; vaudeville acts with throwback garb and bright lights cutting through billowing hookah smoke. J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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Summer screams patio dining, but sometimes it’s even too hot for that. On a recent evening Alex and I headed to Grill on the Hill with the idea of patio dining, but when the air conditioning hit us we decided in the bar area was the way to go. Sitting at a hightop by the windows, we were able to enjoy the beautiful summer views over Green Hill Golf Course, while enjoying the cool temperatures inside.

Greeted pleasantly by one of the servers, she took our drink orders for a couple sodas ($2 each) while we checked out the specials and the menu.

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The dining area at Grill on the Hill is inviting, with earthy-tones and large windows affording diners a beautiful view. With a bar that can seat eight to 10 people, several tables and more high-tops, plus the patio, there are plenty of seating options available. With a small staff, and two new team members in training, the servers worked well together, assisting each other where needed. We quickly decided to start with the Appetizer of the Day: tomato and mozzarella on crustinis with a balsamic drizzle ($9). The plate of five came out quickly. We dug right in, polishing off the order in potentially record time. The only complaint either of us had was that the balsamic may have been a bit more than a “drizzle.” As for entrées, Alex went with the “build your own burger” option, adding bacon and cheddar ($11.25), while I went with the Steak and Gorgonzola salad ($16.50). Prior to our arrival, two large parties were seated, along with several other guests, so we expected a slightly longer wait for our entrées than there was for our appetizer. We each ordered a Bud Light bottle, or more accurately, a 16-ounce aluminum can ($3.50 each), sat back and took in the scenery. As the servers raced around accommodating everyone in

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a timely manner, we saw several burgers delivered to other tables, and they looked delicious When it was our turn, Alex’s burger didn’t disappoint. The thick, hand-made patty was cooked to her liking and served on a fresh roll, accompanied by a serving of French fries. Although the fries could have been warmer, they were satisfying. The Steak and Gorgonzola salad was a platter of mixed field greens, chopped red onion, bacon, sliced avocado, carrot slivers, plenty of crumbled Gorgonzola with a healthy portion of sliced flank steak, served with pita bread wedges and blue cheese dressing on

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the side. The steak was cooked a bit more than the “medium” that was requested, but seasoned and cooked well. The ratio of vegetable to steak to Gorgonzola was a good mix, as I only left behind a small sampling of field greens in the end. Although our meals were finished, we sipped another beer and hung out a while, enjoying the view and debating on dessert. We ultimately opted against it and took the check ($57.60 before tip). In the end, we were both pleased with our dining experience and hope to visit again soon. Maybe next time we’ll start with a round of golf to work up our appetites.

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everyone just about every night during the summer. On Monday, it’s Guest Appreciation Nite, from 4 p.m. to close, with drink specials, $7 large cheese pizzas and more. Tuesday nights are Paint Nite. Take part in Stump! Trivia on Wednesdays. Enjoy new specials on Thursdays. Get happy with Happy Hour Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. And go wild with Lobster Mania every day. Miss brunch? Don’t worry, it’s only temporary and will return this fall. Summer hours at Peppercorn’s are Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. And last, but by no means least, if you still have Secret Santa Scratch Tickets, bring your unscratched tickets back by the end of July for your shot at a $500 gift card.

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Maybe you’re planning to escape the area for a summer vacation. You can do that and still enjoy some top-notch food. Passengers this season on the Nova Star cruise line, for example, can dine on some lesser-known seafood fare, such as whiting, Acadian redfish (ocean perch) and Cape Shark. Partnering with the Out of the Blue program launched in 2012 by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Nova Star Cruises

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of five sustainably-harvested fish species on the menu of its fine dining restaurant, Currents. Try some Atlantic mackerel or Atlantic pollock. “Many bountiful and well-managed fish species are under-harvested, primarily due to lack of awareness, and as a result there is low market demand,” according to James Benson, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute’s Sustainable Seafood Project Manager. “Our program partners are giving the public an opportunity to try these delicious options, while helping the Gulf of Maine achieve an ecologically- and economicallysustainable seafood industry.” Nova Star departs from Portland every day at 8 p.m. and returns the next day at 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 13. Visit novastarcruises.com for more information.

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Years ago “Saturday Night Live” aired a classic skit in which Marvel and DC superheroes come together for a cocktail party. One of the guests is Ant-Man, played by Garrett Morris, who is subjected to some ribbing from the Flash (Dan Aykroyd) and Hulk (John Belushi) for his seemingly unimpressive ability to shrink to the size of an ant while retaining human strength. “Ooh,” says the Flash in mock fear, “every molecule is quivering.” Yes, Ant-Man is the Rodney Dangerfield of superheroes, the king of the insects, the tiniest Avenger. And yes, his debut film, starring Paul Rudd in the title role, isn’t quite the event that others in the Marvel Universe have been. But at its own modest level, “Ant-Man” is a straight and true tale of a guy in a form-fitting suit who makes the world safer for the rest of us, does it with good humor and proves that going small might not be as sexy as, say, turning into a raging, city-smashing green monster, but it gets the job done. The movie’s charm rests with Rudd as Scott Lang, a professional burglar who has just completed a three-year prison sentence for the Robin Hood-like crime of breaking into a corrupt corporation and redistributing the assets among its ripped-off clients. Postprison, Scott struggles to find employment and be a consistent presence in his young daughter’s life over the protests of his exwife and her fiancé (Judy Greer and Bobby Cannavale). If a man’s wealth were measured in wisecracks, the ever-glib Scott would be Bill Gates. Instead, he toils at a BaskinRobbins. Scott’s fortunes change dramatically when he’s approached by the brilliant scientist Hank Pym (Michael Douglas). Decades earlier,

Pym discovered the secret to reducing a man to the size of an insect and also developed the power to makes ants do his bidding, which he illustrates by ordering them to drop sugar cubes in his cup of tea. Pym recruits Scott to don the Ant-Man suit and infiltrate the headquarters of a madman, Darren Cross (Corey Stoll), who has harnessed Pym’s shrinking technology with the aim of creating an army of Yellowjacket soldiers. (Shades of Vincent D’Onofrio in “Jurassic World,” who was keen on weaponizing velociraptors.) While I like Stoll as an actor, he’s so unrepentantly evil here, not to mention humorless, it’s like he belongs in a different, darker movie (the Gestapo leather jacket is a nice touch, though). Forget using mice, Cross conducts his experiments on snow-white lambs, just, y’know, cuz. “Ant-Man” is, in effect, a heist picture, with Scott enduring rigorous training at the hands of Pym and his daughter, Hope (Evangeline Lilly, in a severe black hair helmet that suggests Catherine Zeta-Jones in “Chicago”), so that he can shortcircuit Cross’ devious plan. Unlike many of his fellow superheroes, Scott’s power is derived solely from the suit he wears, which means he must master the art of such arcane stunts as diving through a keyhole then zapping himself to full size once he’s passed through, and directing a group of ants to spin a penny. Director Peyton Reed and a host of screenwriters have fun with all this, and, generally “Ant-Man” is probably more kidfriendly than any superhero movie that’s been churned out during the Marvel-DC wars. There are no twisted secrets lurking in the shadows, no ugly transformations. Scott Lang is not a brooding Dark Knight — he’s a guy who’s friends with ants. As always, fans of the genre are advised to stay in their seats post-credits for a hint of what’s next for Ant-Man. Even for someone the size of an insect, I think it’ll be big.

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in celebrating the HOT processes of craft along with music, food and drink! Glass blowing, flameorking, throwing under the stars, blacksmithing, make wearable art in the enamels and metals studios, raku firing and more. Dance to Jubilee Gardens, whet your whistle, enjoy food trucks including WOOberry and Chanterelle (more added each day!), and help us celebrate the creativity of craft. 6-9 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183. Brett Cotter, cello Senior Recital. Brett, a student of Tim Terranella, will perform Prokofiev, Lalo, Saint-Saëns_ and Bach. Karen Morrissey will accompany. A graduate of Saint John’s High School, Brett will enter Holy Cross College next fall as a double History and Music Major. Free Admission. 7-8 p.m. Joy of Music Program, Recital Hall, 1 Gorham St. 508-856-9541 or jomp.org Dan Kirouac with special guest Glenn Jackson. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. Tonight’s show features a set with former fellow Broadmeadow member Glenn Jackson. The two were in the band in the mid 1990s and performed throughout central Massachusetts. More information at www.dankirouac.com. Free. 7:30-10:30 p.m. William’s Restaurant & Tavern, 184 Pearson Blvd, Gardner. 978-632-7794. Brian Chaffee. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. James Keyes. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Dancing 12:30am - 2am Free. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314.

Sabrina Jones and the Juggernauts. Enjoy a night of rockin blues with Sabrina Jones and the Juggernauts! 8:30 p.m.-midnight Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900 or loveshackmusic.com The Gov’t Mule tribute and more Govt Surplus with Gladstone and SharpShooter. Govtsurplusband.com Derek Varnum - Vox & Guitar Steve “ Animal “ Lee - Drums Chris Tello Bass & Vox Glenn Gerhardt - Lead Guitar & Vox Ben Tallman - Keys & Vox Gladstone- 90’s Alternative, Rock, and Pop $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. 978-345-5051. Miranda, Bernies Garage, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Mud Puddle Stompers. 21 plus, find them on Facebook. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Night Cap. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. TD & the Change. Classic hits and much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Tequila Bonfire. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. The Worcester Jazz Collective Invades Beatnik’s. WJC takes over Beatnik’s for a wildly entertaining night of original compositions and deconstructed standards! worcesterjazzcollective. com free. 9 p.m.-midnight Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877 or worcesterjazzcollective.com 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 celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in grand style inside the Grand Hall at Union Station Saturday, July 25, noon to 4 p.m. There will be entertainment, food, dancing, exhibits and more. There is no cost. For more information, email disabilities@worcesterma.gov or call 508-799-8483.

Larry Kirwan of Black 47. Larry Kirwan, legendary IrishAmerican rocker, founder of Black 47, author, playwright, and the voice of SiriusXM’s Celtic Crush. In 1989 Kirwan formed Black 47 the Irish political rock band. They played their last date as a band to a sold out house at BB Kings in NYC on November 15th, after having performed over 2500 gigs. They have appeared on Leno, Letterman and O’Brien. Kirwan’s songs have been featured in many movies, TV shows and plays, including recent editions of Sons of Anarchy, Gossip Girl and Tom Hanks’ “Lucky Guy” on Broadway; they are also used in hundreds of college and high school history and political science classes. $22 advance; $25 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Randy & Dave Show. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Sean Fullerton “Fully” Acoustic. Sean Fullerton specializes in Acoustic Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis Soul, Fingerstyle Guitar and his own original music using 6 String, 12 String and resonator guitars, harmonicas, live guitar looping, Bose and UltraSound sound systems. Sean has been a successful musician, singer/songwriter, recording engineer and producer since 1995, and performs in a wide variety of venues and for many weddings, parties, charitable and corporate events throughout New England. Fullerton was voted the 2010 Worcester Music Awards “Best Solo Act”, nominated “Best Blues/R&B Act” in 2010 and 2011, nominated “Best Solo Act” in 2012, and was most recently nominated “Best Blues/R&B Act” and “Best Solo Act” in 2015. Dinner, Drinks, Music. 8-11 p.m. South Side Grille & Margarita Factory, 242 West Broadway, Gardner. 978-6321057 or southsidemargaritafactory.com Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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Jazz Saxophone Lessons for Beginners. Anyone can learn to play the saxophone! In this course, you will learn how to do the following: how to purchase a saxophone, correct breathing, embouchure and mouthpiece techniques, sax care and repair, long tones, fingering charts, scales and chords, playing tips, learn to read music, and playing in an ensemble. Your level of proficiency depends on your determination, the amount of time invested, and the amount of your natural ability. These traits work together to determine your success. Learning to play the saxophone, especially jazz saxophone, is an adventure that you can enjoy the rest of your life. One of the greatest joys of this experience is knowing you can learn more about the instrument, the music, and yourself, every day that you practice. $169. Noon-3 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu 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. Free All Ages Show Kimball Farm is famous for Over 50 Flavors of delicious Homemade Ice Cream. They also offer a Grill & Seafood 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! Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook. Hip Swayers Trio. The Hip Swayers treat us to an afternoon of their special brand of roots rock. Swing on down for a beer and take in some great music! Hailing from the hills of West Tatnuck, the Hip Swayers are a quality, good time, get up and dance band that combine tight rhythms, searing solos and soulful harmonies in an eclectic mix of originals and covers, encompassing straight ahead roots rock with a country flavor. 2-6 p.m. 3cross Brewing Company,

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. 26 Cambridge St. Find them on Facebook. Secret Evil Plan at KBC Brewery Beer Garden. Secret Evil Plan is playing the outdoor beer garden at KBC Brewery in Webster MA. This is an all ages event! Bring the kids, bring some food and have some tasty beers. Free. 4-7 p.m. Kretschmann Brewing Co (KBC Brewing) - Brewery and Beer Garden, 9 Frederick St., Webster. Dan Kirouac solo/acoustic. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for thirty years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles For Sale, his solo performances showcase versatile vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders to the lost classics, from the 1960s to today, every show is a different experience, drawing from almost 500 contemporary and oldie songs. More information at dankirouac.com. Free. 6-8:45 p.m. Grille on the Hill. Open Mic. Open to musicians, poets, comedians or anyone with a talent! Hosted by Stephen Wright. 6-9 p.m. Nu Cafe, 335 Chandler St. 508-926-8800 or nucafe.com Jazzed Up Featuring Mauro DePasquale. Jazzed Up Trio featuring Mauro DePasquale an evening of a Classic Cool blend of American Songbook and Jazz Classics. If you like Sinatra, Buble’, Connick Jr. , you will love Jazzed Up , “The Sweetest Music This Side Of Heaven”. No Cover. 7-10 p.m. Fish, 29 South Bolton St., Marlborough. 508-460-3474. Blue Cat Groove. The Cat is Back! (and he rhymes, too!) Cool Blues / Blues Rock! $5 Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. Ashley Jordan. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585. Go Gadget Go. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. Wanda Jackson & her Rockabilly Orchestra. “Wanda Jackson, an atomic fireball of a lady, could have a smash hit with just about anything.” - Bob Dylan “The Queen of Rockabilly,” Wanda Jackson, first toured in 1955 and 1956 and she was placed on

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the summer... For the first time in a very long time... The return of the mighty Affliktion to the Lucky Dog Music Hall! First show with super group new line up! (Featuring members of Fuel Of War Josh Pineo & Nick Delman) With Special guests Scarecrow Hill - $7. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. 9Teen. R&B, Soul and much more! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Auntie Trainwreck. Join Auntie Trainwreck for the show that has been nearly a year in the making- our return appearance at the PACC of Webster in Webster, MA on Saturday, July 25th, 2015!!! We’ll be playing our own special blend of Classic Rock, Blues, Alt Rock and party favorites that you will want to dance to all night long. Let’s make it a night that Webster and the PACC won’t soon forget, Trainwreck fans- be there to party with your favorite Auntie! No cover, 21+! 9 p.m.-midnight Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 a bill with none other than Elvis Presley. The two dated during this Harris St., Webster. 508-943-9716 or find them on Facebook. time and Jackson says it was Presley, along with her father, who Cara Brindisi - Acoustic Rock. 9 p.m.-midnight Padavano’s encouraged her to sing rockabilly. She had her first U.S. Top 40 Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022. hit in 1960 with “Let’s Have a Party,” a song Elvis had cut earlier. Davy Chase. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Her recording career bounced back and forth between country and Flock of Assholes. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove rockabilly and she did this by often putting one song in each style on St. 508-793-0900. either side of her single. In 1966, she hit the U.S. Top 20 with “The Ozzmosis (Ozzy Tribute), Dio/Rainbow Tribute, 9 p.m.-2 Box It Came In” and “Tears Will Be the Chaser for Your Wine.” Bull a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary The Knot. 21 plus, find them on Facebook. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston and 15 minutes from Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629. Rt. 495, with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. $38 advance; DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, $42 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Murphy’s Law. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Live Music. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100. Gardner. 978-669-0122. Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Speed Demon Promotions Presents: Affliktion,Q, Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday! Scarecrow Hill and Mercy White. Big things at the height of Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. All things are local, right? Well, they are with the Worcester Local Weekend, which kicks off with a special event Friday, July 25, 5-8 p.m., and includes special business deals all weekend. The fun happens at the Worcester Common Oval at City Hall. Take in the special kickball showdown between City Hall and local media, including Worcester Magazine. Enjoy a beer garden, live music from the Worcester Jazz Collective, food from area food truck vendors (yes, they are allowed in Worcester for this event) and more. All events on are on the Common, except for a trivia competition at the pop-up gallery at 20 Franklin St. at 6 p.m. For more information, email andersonc@ worcesterma.gov or call 508-799-1175.

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The Buzztones Rhythm Review Featuring the Vocals of Jeff Rutledge. Swingy Rocking R&B with Soul and Funk and Familiar Obscurities with Front Man, Jeff Rutledge on Vocals. Horn section, Rhythm section, smoking guitar and song. Van Morrison like Van has never sung before, Jumpin’ Jivin’ Wailin’ Shakin’ Rattlin’ Rollin’ Night Train - Get On Board! 7:30pm - 11:30 pm. At the Area’s Premiere Dance Venue, Dance Lessons prior to the show at 134 N. Main Street, Route 12, Leominster Lodge of Elks, Leominster MA Come out Swingin’ with DJ Alan Hep2theJive! dance2swing.com, Leominster. dance2swing.com Jon Short Brunch. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. 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. Free All Ages Show Kimball Farm is famous for Over 50 Flavors of delicious Homemade Ice Cream. They also offer a Grill & Seafood 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! Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Road, Westford. 978-486-3891 or find them on Facebook. Three Dog Night. 2-7 p.m. Indian Ranch, 200 Gore Road, Webster. 508-943-3871. Roger Convery. Doors open 2PM. Join Roger with specials guest Stan Matthews & Sean Ryder 3PM-7PM 3-7 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

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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.

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Music Together - Music and Movement - Early Childhood Mommy & Me Classes. Have some summer fun making music with Pakachoag. Our W. Boylston Summer Sampler is a great way to get a taste of our School year Music Together program. We’ll be singing, clapping, playing with the drums and shakers, dancing around (informally) with the music. Summer samplers are also offered in Sterling and Auburn. $60 / $45 for siblings. 9:30-10:15 a.m. First Congregational Church-Pakachoag Music School satellite location, Lower Hall, 26 Central St., West Boylston. 508-791-8159. Beatles For Sale the Tribute. Back By Popular Demand! Beatles For Sale the Tribute returns to Southgate at Shrewsbury on Tuesday, July 28th at 7pm as part of Southgate’s outdoor Summer Music Series. All are welcome. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a night of live Beatles music. Hear all your favorite Beatle hits as well as a good helping of B-sides and deep cuts performed completely live by New England’s #1 Beatles Tribute band, Beatles For Sale! “A splendid time IS guaranteed for all...” Free outdoor concert, open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside to the Southgate dining room. If the concert has to be moved inside, it will become for Southgate residents only. Free. 7-8:30 p.m. Southgate at Shrewsbury, 30 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury. 508-842-8331. Tuesday Night at the Movies. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Vertigo Trivia Game Show - Free to Enter. Vertigo hits

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Nick Christy. 8-11 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508304-6044. 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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Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu ArtsWorcester, “Cropped” by Susan Paciello, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Oct. 9. 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 >Wednesday 29 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Jazz at Twig’s Cafe. Enjoy the sounds of jazz this summer with a Booklovers’ Gourmet, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. series of talented musicians while you dine at Twig’s Café. This evening Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature Molly Flannery. Molly’s distinct touch on the piano, her Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com melodic improvisations, her ability to groove in jazz, Latin, and Brazilian Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m. idioms as well as arrange, compose, and lead ensembles have made Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 her a major player on the highly completive Boston jazz scene. She p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-793hails from Libertyville, IL where she started studying piano at age six, 7113 or clarku.edu and listening to bossa nova, thanks to her father’s enthusiasm for the Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to craze when it first broke out in the states. After studying composition, 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., improvisation and theory at Yale, Molly began her performing career in Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com Kayoto Japan. Currently, Molly has been focusing on Brazilian music College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art and is the pianist and often arranger with the Fernando Holtz Band. Gallery, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, Visit Molly’s web site at: MollyFlannery.com Included with admission. 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross.edu Free for members. 6-9 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Boylston. 508-869-6111. Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 Duotone Instrumental Guitar Duo! Two great sets of p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org instrumental jazz and pop! Free. 7-9:30 p.m. Sahara Cafe & EcoTarium, Wild Music: Experience the Sounds and Songs of Life, Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181. Ladies Night. 7-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Sept. 6; Soundtastic Saturdays, Saturdays, through Sept. 5; Preschool Summer Concert- The Great American Songbook and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 (Greater Worcester Opera). Join GWO for their 12th Annual p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Summer Concert Series. Enjoy a comfortable and air-conditioned Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students American Idol Live! Tour 2015. American Idol® Live! will give atmosphere, while experiencing engaging performances by some of fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Top 5 Idols the area’s finest singers, accompanied by Olga Rogach and narrated with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free. Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express from Season 14. Our Top 5 will showcase their individual artistry and by Rick Kimball. The music is exquisite, the price reasonable and the refreshments complimentary- it’s a great way to support the arts Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington talents all set to a live band. Past tours have featured stars such as while having a wonderful time! Concerts include Broadway Melodies Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Adam Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham. (July 22), American Songbook (July 29), Gilbert and Sullivan Lambert, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips and many more. Tickets 978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu and More! (August 5), and Opera Gala (August 12). $10 general go on sale starting Friday, April 17th. Full price tickets are 43.50, Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed admission ($5 student). 7:30-9:30 p.m. Briarwood Community $63.50, and $73.50 depending on seating location. Information Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Center, Birches Auditorium, Briarwood Circle. 508-930-7062 or on our VIP packages is listed below. Please call the box office at Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. Special offer! A digital greaterworcesteropera.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ download of the album American Idol Season XIV (Best Moments) to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed is included with every ticket you order for this show. You will receive Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or an email with instructions for how to receive your download following schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your your purchase. Front Row Package $325, Meet & Greet Package host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., $265 Meet & Greet Package $265, Gold Hot Seat Package $145. Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the Full price tickets are 43.50, $63.50, and $73.50 depending on Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty seating location. Full price tickets are 43.50, $63.50, and $73.50 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant depending . 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-456Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio 3924 or fruitlands.org Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or find them on it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the or galleryofafricanart.org Facebook. email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup.com Karaoke. 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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, Discovery Adventures: Ox-Tales, Through July 24; 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, Call to Artists: Themed Exhibit- “Figure/ Portrait” 2015, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, July 23 - July 30. Hours: closed Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 1 Boston Post Road, Marlborough. 508-485-2580 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. 508-3463341 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. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, Loom in Essence, Through July 26. 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 Tatnuck Bookseller & Cafe, Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Saturday. 18 Lyman St., Westborough. 508-366-4959 or tatnuck. com The Foster Gallery, 51 Union St. 508-397-7139 or thefostergallery.com Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum, Hours: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. 21 Prichard St., Fitchburg. 978-342-2809 or 978-297-4337 or topfunaviation.com Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. Admission: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, Free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Africa’s Children of Arms, Through Sept. 20; Armor Interpretation - Knights! Gallery, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through July 29; Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Nagasawa Rosetsu, Bamboo, Through Aug. 9; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through July 30; Samurai: Japanese myth and tradition in the contemporary imagination, Through Sept. 6; Teacher Institute- Folk Art As Everyday Life , Through July 24; Armor Interpretation - Knights! Gallery, Fridays, through July 31; Armor Interpretation - Samurai! Gallery, Fridays, through July 31; Art Cart!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Company of the Wolfe Argent, Saturday; Zip Tour: Kandinsky, Saturday; Knight’s Tale, Sunday; Sunday Tours,

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WORCESTER BRAVEHEARTS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

STEVEN KING

Name: Charlie Ameer Hometown: Weston, Connecticut Number: 23 Position: Outfielder/Pitcher School: I went to Cochise College last year and I’m going to William & Mary next year Major: Physical Therapy What do you do when you aren’t playing baseball? Hang out with friends and family – that’s basically it. I just relax. This is a grind, so I need to take time off. What’s one thing that most people don’t know about you? That’s a hell of a question. I like to sleep a lot; I’m a napper. That’s a big time thing for me: sleep. What are you looking forward to this summer? Go to a couple of the food places – the pizza places and a couple of the bars, just to eat food though, not to drink. What’s your proudest moment as a baseball player? Probably winning a (high school state baseball championship my senior year). That’s probably the biggest thing. It was the first one for my high school. Who is the most influential person in your life? I got to say my dad. He’s the one that got me going. We both have a passion for the game and he’s why I’m here today.

Sundays, through June 26; Armor Interpretation - Samurai! Gallery, Wednesdays, through July 29; Art Cart!, Wednesdays, through July 29. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free for members, $14 adults, $12 seniors, free for youth 17 and under. Free for all first Saturdays of each month, 10am-noon. 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406 or worcesterart.org Worcester Center for Crafts, Fishing to the Moon: A Fiber Arts Show, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, July 24 - Aug. 22; Hot Night in the City 2015, Friday. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183 or worcestercraftcenter.org Worcester Historical Museum, Alden Family Gallery, Through Dec. 31; In Their Shirtsleeves, Through Dec. 31; Stories They Tell, 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

Saturday, April 29. Great comedians from Boston, New York, LA and beyond! Every Saturday at 9:30PM. Just $10. $10. 9:30-11 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353 or visit stagetimecomedyclub.com American Folk Art, Lovingly Collected - Wednesday, July 15 - Sunday, November 29. One of the most important private collections of folk art in the country has been assembled near Worcester, with an unusual focus on Central Massachusetts portraits and painted furniture. The work remains little known and will be examined in light of the growing economic development in the region during the 1800s and the market for itinerant artists. Free with Admission. Worcester Art Museum, PDP Gallery and American Decorative Arts Gallery, 55 Salisbury St. Call 508-799-4406 or visit worcesterart.org Love’s Labour’s Lost - Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, July 17 - Sunday, August 23. Love’s Labour’s Lost chronicles love’s familiar follies in a playful, witty comedy. King Ferdinand and his lords forswear the company of women to devote themselves

What’s all this hoopla surrounding gluten-free diets? Come find out at the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the DCU Center Convention Center, 50 Foster St. Learn about gluten free and allergen friendly products and services. More than 100 booths will be set up. For more information, visit gfafexpo.com, email jen@ glutenfreemg.com or call 847-217-1317. The cost is $20 per adult, $5 per child.

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Sunday Night Cinemageddon! Movies Shown Every Sunday Night in the Diner! - Sundays, Sunday, May 13 Thursday, December 31. Facebook: Ralphs Diner Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. Call 508-753-9543. Stage Time Comedy Show - Saturdays, Saturday, April 12 - Sunday, September 27. $10. 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. Call 508-926-8353. StageTime Comedy Club - Saturdays, Saturday, April 11 -

com. $20 General Admission; $15 Student/Senior; Children 12 & Under with Adult Free. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: Community Plaza, Napkin Stage, 50 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-2346232 or visit Facebook. The Hanover Theatre Youth Summer Program presents Fiddler on the Roof - Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25. After three weeks of an intensive musical theatre program, our Youth Summer Program will present Fiddler on the Roof. Winner of 9 TONY Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler On The Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, and bookwriter Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in

to study. But when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive at Ferdinand’s court, the men’s resolve quickly dissolves. Performances at 8 PM Thursday - Saturday and 2 PM Sunday. Runs in repertory with All’s Well that Ends Well; check performance calendar (worcestershakespearecompany.org) for full schedule. Tickets available at the door and online at worcestershakespeare.ticketbud.

historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler On The Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. Full price tickets are $12. Please call the box office at 877.571. SHOW(7469) for more information. Full price tickets are $12. Please call the box office at 877.571.SHOW(7469) for more information.

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Upload your listings at worcestermagazine.com. Click the Night & Day toolbar, then choose Calendar to place your event listing in both our print and online weekly calendar. . Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org Auditions - Universe and Other Stuff - Monday, July 27 - Tuesday, July 28. An ensemble cast of 8 to 12 teenagers (ages 14 and up) is needed for this musical, hip-hop, happenin; history lesson. From dinosaur extinction to Columbus, from the wheel to space exploration, they’re all rediscovered in this clever, chaotic, comical cataclysm of creativity. A shor vocal selection will be taught to all teens who audition; wear comfortable clothing for a dance/ movement audition; cold readings from the script. Performance dates: On tour - October 1, 2, 15, 16 and 30. Show at the Mount on October 31. Tentative rehearsal schedule - Sunday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-7 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College: Main building, Room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit mwcc.edu Auditions - Godspell - Monday, July 27 - Tuesday, July 28. Looking for an ethnically diverse cast of ten (5 men / 5 women) late teens through mid to late thirties: Dynamic performers, who are strong singers, actors, and movers. Due to the show format these individuals should be comfortable with improvisation and have a good sense of comedy. For the auditions all should: 1. Prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability. Singers should provide sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. If you choose to do a song from the show a score will be available at the auditions. 2. Prepare delivery of the parable “The Prodigal Son”. Have fun with this, you will play all roles and can choose characters for each part. A copy of the parable can be found on the TAM website with the auditions notices and will also be available at the auditions. 3. Wear comfortable clothing for a dance/movement audition. 4. Also please note on your audition form, any musical instruments you play. 7-10 p.m. Mount Wachusett Community College, Room 182, 444 Green St., Gardner. Call 978-630-9162 or visit mwcc.edu City Stage Company at the Nature Explore Stage Tuesday, July 28. Let your imagination go wild in our Nature Explore® Outdoor Exhibit. From building a fort with logs and twigs, to digging in sand and mud, to nature art, climbing, music and movement, the possibilities are endless! (You might want to bring some play clothes!) Join us for a special performance on the Nature Explore Stage! City Stage Company of Boston performs “Folktales East and West” featuring three traditional tales from European, Chinese and Native American cultures. Free with EcoTarium admission ($14 adults, $10 children 2-18, seniors 65+ and students with ID); Free for EcoTarium Members and children under 2. 11-11:30 a.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. Call 508-929-2700 or visit ecotarium.org

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Daylily Show. The New England Daylily Society presents an exhibition where daylily enthusiasts from all over New England show their best grown, best groomed daylily flowers. Daylilies are the “perfect” perennial since they are low maintenance, tough, hardy, and drought-tolerant. Their diversity is in the color palette, height, and flower form and pattern. Every garden needs some daylilies. By planting both early-blooming and late-blooming daylilies, you can extend the bloom season from late spring to October. Three to four varieties of daylilies together can create a stunning garden. The show will feature hundreds of cut flowers of daylilies in their breathtaking variety of form and color. A limited selection of choice daylily plants will also be for sale. The exhibition is included with regular admission to the Garden. The exhibition is open to all daylily growers. Entries will be received between the hours of 7:30am and 10:45am. Free with admission. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org

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Get Pop-Cultured James Patterson Day Scavenger Hunt. All day long we celebrate best-selling author James Patterson! Grab a Scavenger Hunt and see what you can find. Free. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester

You don’t have to be tying the knot to see The Knot Saturday, July 25, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St., Worcester. The show is 21-plus. For more information, visit facebook.com/ElectricHaze/events or email vicy.electrichaze@gmail.com. Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com

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Get Pop-Cultured Dr. Seuss Spectacular What Pet Should We Get? In celebration of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss book What Pet Should I Get?, kids of all ages are invited to help us decide what pet we should get at a special Storytime event. Free. 7-8 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com

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Out to Lunch-Throwback Thursday. The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition hosts its 6th Annual Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series and Farmers’ Market. Running through August 20th on the historic Worcester Common, the 10-week concert series brings music, local food and produce and art to the downtown area. Performance-Dale LePage Entertainer of the Year award, nominated Boston entertainer of the year by Esplanade Magazine. LePage has enchanted listeners as a duo, with guitar legend Joe D’Angelo, as part of a trio with Bobby Gadoury on piano and Thomas Spears on drums, and as the front man of the five-piece Dale LePage & The Manhattans, which also features double-bass virtuoso Geoffrey Watson Oehling. Food Vendors-Wooberry (frozen yogurt), The Dogfather Truck (hotdogs) Farmers-Regional Environmental CouncilSchultz Farm, Laszlo Family Farm, LLC Craft Vendors-Janeen Kozlowski, EVD’s Whimsies, Wachusett Natural and Rutland Candle Co., Banglegirl Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-7991400, ext. 255 or worcesterma.gov

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Worcester Local Weekend. The Worcester Local Weekend Kickoff aims to encourage local patronage, activate the downtown footprint as a viable and hip programming space and provide a fun night for the people of Worcester, The event will feature a beer garden, live music from the Worcester Jazz Collective, an entertaining mock-competition brought to you by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, a popup café, local food truck vendors AND an opportunity to learn about deals/ special sales around the Worcester area. Funding has been provided by the TDI Places Small Grants Program from MassDevelopment 5-8 p.m. Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St. 508-799-1175 or find them on Facebook. Hot Night in the City 2015. Celebrating the fiery traditions of craft creation, the Worcester Center for Crafts’ Hot Night in the City returns with plenty of heat. The evening of July 24, 2015 is set to practically combust with live music from the ever popular Jubilee Gardens, food, drinks, the opening of an exhibit of fiber art—Fishing to the Moon, and fun around the flames! All are welcome from 6:009:00pm for this exploration of craft’s hot processes in and outside of the Crafts Center at 25 Sagamore Road in Worcester. Free. 6-9 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

>Saturday 25

Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo. The Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is a family friendly event featuring gluten free and allergen friendly products and services. If you have food allergies or live a gluten free lifestyle, this is the event for you! Over 100 booths sampling and selling products. Free classes included with your ticket. $5 per child and $20 per adult. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DCU Center- Arena and Convention Center, 50 Foster St. 847-217-1317 or gfafexpo.com

Holistic Happenings: Holistic Health and Healing Mini-Fair. Experience and learn ways to find your unique connection to Spirit. Three 45-minute-long workshops, included in the $5 admission fee, will be presented: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) (10:30 AM), food as medicine (12:00), past life regression (1:30 PM). Throughout the day, practitioners will provide private mini-sessions, or _happenings,_ on energy healing, herbal consultations, massage, Native American drumming, and spiritual consultations or tarot readings. Individual sessions cost $15 for 15 minutes. The fair is sponsored by A Place of Light. $5 admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 90 Holden St. 508-853-1942 or placeoflight.net. Worcester’s 25th Anniversary of the ADA Celebration. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 25 years this year and we have a lot to celebrate. Join the City of Worcester and area social service agencies, educators, advocates, family and friends for a celebration showcasing local talent and resources. Festivities include entertainment, interactive exhibits and activities, educational resources, food and dance. Free. Noon-4 p.m. Grand Hall at Union Station, 34 Washington Square. 508-799-8483 or worcesterma.gov

>Saturday 25 - Sunday 26

The 14th Annual Cultural Survival Bazaar in Tiverton, RI. A Festival of Indigenous Art, Music, & Cultures from Around the World. We feature Indigenous artists, performers, and handmade products benefiting the livelihoods of artists, projects in their communities, and fair trade. Shop unique folk art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, & much more. Meet the artists, learn about their art and cultures. Enjoy Free music performances, presentations, Native American storytelling, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, & ethnic cuisine. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tiverton Four Corners Art Center, 3852 Main Road, Tiverton. 617-441-5400.

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Worcester Bravehearts Thursday, July 23 at North Shore Navigators, 7 p.m. Friday, July 24 at Pittsfield Suns, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25 vs. Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, Hanover Insurance Park, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, July 26 vs. Pittsfield Suns, Hanover Insurance Park, 5:05 p.m. Monday, July 27 vs. Brockton Rox, Hanover Insurance Park, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 vs. Torrington Titans, Hanover Insurance Park, 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 at Nashua Silver Knights, 7 p.m.

outdoors >Thursday 23

Members Night at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, An Insiders View. Join fellow members for a picnic on the Lawn Garden and an insider’s view of Tower Hill. Food will be available for purchase at our picnic cookout. A cash bar will be provided – the first drink is on us! Please register online. This event is an exclusive members only benefit. Not a member? Join today! The Shop at Tower Hill will be open until 8pm this evening. Members will receive a double discount on purchases from 5pm - 8pm. Thank you for your support! Free for members. 6-9 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 136 or dnbweb1. blackbaud.com

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Writing in the Garden. Instructor: Jane Roy Brown, Co-author of “One Writer’s Garden: Eudora Welty’s Home Place”. Rich in sensory experience, a garden is an especially inspiring place in which to write. In this two-hour workshop, participants will visit two gardens at Tower Hill and write spontaneously in response to prompts inspired by the surroundings. Both aspiring and experienced writers are welcome. Member: $20, Non-member: $35. 10 a.m.-noon Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com

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Bugs in Our Backyard Display. Get to know the bugs in our own backyard! Biodiversity isn’t something limited to exotic tropical rainforests. Cities and towns across America posses an amazing diversity of insects adapted to life right in our backyard. Geneticist and insect biologist Dr. Dave Angelini of Colby College will share pictures and stories of bugs, beetles, bees and other backyard insects, and will bring live insects, too. Included with admission. Noon-2 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124. Bugs in Our Backyard: Guided Bug Walk. Get to know the bugs in our own backyard! Biodiversity isn’t something limited to exotic tropical rainforests. Cities and towns across America posses an amazing diversity of insects adapted to life right in our backyard. Geneticist and insect biologist Dr. Dave Angelini of Colby College will share pictures and stories of bugs, beetles, bees and other backyard insects, and will bring live insects, too. Join us for an interactive bug walk through the grounds. All ages are welcome! Resources will be available for K-12 teachers and for citizen-scientists to participate in on-going surveys of bug diversity. Included with admission.. 2-3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden Volunteer Open House! Light refreshments will be served. No need to have a green thumb! Do you have an enthusiasm for nature and enjoy being socially active? No matter what your skills, interests or schedule you can help us grow! Volunteering is a great way to expand your knowledge of plants, meet new people and give back to your community. See what exciting volunteer opportunities are available for you at Tower hill Botanic Garden. Openings include special events, garden volunteers, Tower Hill library research, docent tours and much more! Free admission for volunteers.. 5:30-7 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111. Walking Tours with Horticulture Director Joann Vieira. Pollinator-Friendly Plants Included with admission.. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

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Benefit for Breast Cancer. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

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Barnes & Noble 4th Saturday Poetry Open Mic. In the steam heat of July, the poetry heats up too tonight as we welcome writer, author and performing poet Lea C. Deschenes as the feature. Deschenes is the Creative Director of Damfino Press, L.L.C. and has been writing and performing poetry for more than twenty years. She is the author of full-length collections “The Constant Velocity of Trains” (Write Bloody Publishing) and “Crocus” (forthcoming on Damfino Press), and she was co-editor of the anthology “Knocking at the Door.” Her work has been published in Spillway, Pearl, Mas Tequila Review and elsewhere. She lives, writes and typesets stanza breaks in Worcester, MA while working with Damfino, Radius, Ballard Street Poetry Journal, Best Indie Lit New England and Trio House Press. She once found a five-leaf clover during a solar eclipse. Open mic is guest hosted this evening by Bob Gill and precedes the feature so bring a poem or two to share. Group usually heads over to the in store cafe for coffee and ... after the reading. free and open to the public. 7-9 p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - MA/Worcester, In the stacks, 541 D Lincoln St. 508-7974770 or worcestercountypoetry.org J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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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

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FOR SALE John Deere 318 Garden Tractor 18HP, 48" MWR Deck, PWR STRG, Hydro Trans, PWR Lift $2000.00 Oakham 508-882-3963* 2 Ethan Allen Floral Sofas. 1 Ethan Allen Recliner, 1 Faux Leather Recliner & Upholstered Chair. $300.00 508-792-1036* ITEMS UNDER $2,015 Piano for sale Spinet model, walnut finish, must see. $650.00. Tel. 508-756-5828

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Sutton Free Public Library Youth Services Librarian Vacancy The Town of Sutton is seeking an energetic, team oriented Youth Services Librarian with a strong knowledge of early literacy; childhood development, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Complete job description available at www.suttonpubliclibrary.org. Submit cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references via email to brajotte@cwmars.org or mail to Betsy Rajotte, Sutton Free Public Library, PO Box 544, Sutton, MA 01590 by August 14, 2015. No phone calls please.

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

Part time Retail Sales Position Local upscale Package Store. Some evenings and weekends may be required. Apply at Holden Wine & Spirits, 140 Reservoir Street, Holden or send resume to Sue@ holdenwineandspirits.com

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

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

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 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 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 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 508-882-3421 FOR SALE Samsung 55" TV w/ nice stand. Best offer. Great for lvg rm or basement. Exc. cond. $300 508-797-6068* Oriental: End table , coffee table, sofa table. Desk & chair. $325.00 For all. 508-7921036*

FREE Free Boat Call 978-514-1929 FURNITURE NEW QUEEN pillow top mattress set - $149

Shredder Takes up to 3 inch branches. $350. 508-752-1172 Leather chair (green), from Bloomingdale. Like new. $325. 781-718-5962 Whirlpool bathtub 7 jets New, solid fiberglass with pump. Ready to go. $175. 813-5415951 Collectible Die Cast Hot Wheels Over eleven hundred cars. $2000. Call 413-967-7932 Hand weights 2-5 lbs., 2-10 lbs., 2-15 lbs. All for $50. 978534-4182 Antique Singer Sewing Machine Pedal type in cabinet w/ drawers. $20 or b/o. 978-5340711 Twin size mattress & box spring Never used. $75. Also bookcase (free). Must pick up. 508-754-8175 508-754-8175 White Sharp 1000 watt over the range microwave and white Whirlpool built-in dishwasher. $75. Call 508-865-1256. Fedders AC 6000 BTUs, 3 speeds, 23" plus width. $45. Call 508-424-1150. Toaster oven, fruit & veg B&D juice extractor, 18 misc DVDs, Mophie JP for iPhone 4/4s. $100 for all or call! 508-523-2169 Bathroom Wall Tiles 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" Vintage, ceramic, light blue, mint condition. 700+ pieces $200/BO 508-791-0531

ANIMAL FEED & SUPPLIES 2002 Exiss XT/300 G.N. 3 Horse Trailer. Good cond. All alum. S.S. nose. For pics craigslist. $10,200 508-7570887*

OTHER New in plastic, Can deliver Call Luke 774-823-6692 QUEEN MATTRESS SET $150

Entertainment Center Excellent condition, maple. 48"H x 41" L x 27" W. 11 side-front cabinet space. $50.00. 508-853-3444. Hydroponic grow kit for herbs/ plants (6 pods) with grow light. Nice indoor set-up. $150. 508769-5110.

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New in plastic. Can deliver. 508-410-7050

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS YARD SALE - Salesman’s Annual Sample Sale Brand New Shirts and Jackets (tags attached); Household items and furniture. 26 Wachusett Dr. SUTTON - Saturday, July 25th 8AM -1PM. No Early Birds 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.

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NOVENAS Prayer to St. Jude May the sacred Heart of Jesus be adorned glorified loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, by the 9th day your prayer will be answered even if you don’t believe. This novena has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude! D.H.

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. JMC

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, blessed glorified and adored throughout the whole world now and forever. Amen. Pray 6 times a day for 9 days. Publication promised. D.H.

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT FOR RENT Rutland-Countryside Estates -Studio apt for rent cozy 380 sq. ft. apt for rent, ground floor, 1 room studio, kitchenette, stove & refridg., 2 closets, walk -out patio. laundry room in bld. $475/month, utilit. not included, security deposit. No pets. 774-364-0353 2 BR Townhouse in Holden 1.5 BA, Dining Room, Fully Applianced Kitchen, Family Room w/Fireplace, Full Cellar w/ W/D $1,400/m 508-395-7298 Worcester Copperfield Rd. Private 1 bedroom. Fireplace. Patio, garage. All utilities. 508-963-4012

Who said nothing in life is free? Run your four line ad for FREE for two weeks and then you have to the option to run your ad until it sells for $20! Or you may run your ad from the beginning until it sells for $20 (no refund if the item sells within the two weeks) $2015 FOR FREE! SUBMIT ITEMS UNDER $2014 Here’s all you need to do! 3 ways to submit... 1. Mail completed form to Central Mass Classifieds, P.O. Box 546, Holden, MA 01520 2. OR FAX the completed form to 508-829-0670 3. OR Email the info with name/address/phone number to sales@centralmassclass.com

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Lovely Country Setting In Leicester 5 acres, buildable, surveyed, perced. $115K. Qualified only. 508-425-1150

2008 Ford E250 Extended Van 3dr, A-T/AC, Power package. Roof racks. Int. shelving, tow package, 6 rims, 8 tires in good cond. Exc. overall cond. 57K miles. $14,999.00 508-829-2907

2012 Cadillac CTS AWD, 21,800 miles. Crystal red. Heated black leather seats. Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained. Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860

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APARTMENT FOR RENT WORCESTER 1 - 2 BR Apts. & 2BR Townhouses 508-852-6001 HOUSE FOR SALE Leominster-George Terrace Large Ranch 9RMS, 4BD, 2.5BA, 2 car garage. 2200 sq. ft. And many extras! A must see! $375,000 Call 978-5345982/978-660-5411

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Nicely furnished house with three bedrooms, one bath, in Jefferson. New roof and paint inside and outside. Two finished basement rooms, recent kitchen appliances, new asphalt double driveway, large rear deck with canopy, BBQ grill with attractive deck furniture. Well landscaped property. For showing call Cliff at 508-829-9882 SUNDIN HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER CRANBROOK DRIVE HOLDEN

9RM, Colonial, 3BR, 4 Full BA. 1.6 acres, AC, laundry room on 2nd FL, large kitchen with pantry, hardwood fls, carpeted BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, tile BAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 3400sq. ft., 1200sq ft. finished BSMT. Formal DR, library. Custom builtins in FR & library, negotiable. Town water & sewer. Pre-approved only. $670K 774-345-4355 Classic Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House 7 RMS, 2 BD, Study, 2BA, in-law apt, large, manicured yard, screen house, close to Umass/ I-90. $255K 508-425-1150

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2003 Dodge Ram Van w/chair lift. 78K orig miles. Excellent condition. $3500.00 or B/O Leominster 978-840-2662

1999 Road King Under 8,000 miles. Too many extras to list. Always stored in room temperature. $13,000 obo 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. AUTO/SUV 2011 Ford Escape 6 cyl. Leather, moon roof, Insync. Very clean. Michelin tires. $12,750.00 508-829-3363 AUTO/TRUCK

1930 Ford Model A Huckster 22 Woodland Rd. Holden, MA 508-829-2282

2004 Toyota Corolla Maroon, grey interior. AC, PS, PB, PW, PL Toyota dependability. Low 137K miles. $5875.00 508-581-7967

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

1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777

1985 Cadillac Eldorado 74K miles. Never been in snow. Mint condition. Gray w/landau top. Bonus 2 Free Air tickets & 5 star condo for a week in FL. $5,000.00 Oakham 407-3753917

2009 Mazda CX-7 Blackcherry with gray & black interior. 48,000 miles $9,500. 774-8230466

2006 Toyota Corolla 84K miles. Good condition. Light green. $6,000.00 Leominster 978-227-5111

1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch. Good shape. $3975.00 978-422-8084 2005 Chevrolet SSR 6 speed trans, 17,500 miles. Loaded. Silver. Never saw rain or snow. $28,500.00 508-769-3436

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Performance Coupe. 25K miles. 2 tops. LT5, 375HP. 6SPD, ZF Manual trans. Fully optioned. Fair weather only, always stored. $21,000 OBRO 978-422-6624 Need a cheap dependable used car? Call now! Cars starting $1,295 to $4,500. FIRST TIME USED CARS 2 Putnam Lane Worc Big Dog 508-667-3434 2010 Honda Civic 32K miles, very good cond. Front wheel drive. Automatic. A/C, power s t e e r i n g /b r a k e s /w i n d o w s / locks. $11,950 Hubbardston, MA 978-870-3291 2004 Toyota Camry One owner. Great car. Exc. cond. 85K miles. 6 disc CD, power/tilt/ slide moonroof, etc. $7,500.00 or B/O Contact 508-248-4231

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2000 Ford F150 Flareside Pickup Showroom condition inside and out. 100K miles. All power, needs nothing. $7000.00 Call 978-466-6043 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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1999 Toyota Corolla Excellent condition throughout. Automatic, p/s, p/b, p.l, a/c. 96K $3,149.00 Please call 508-829-3705

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

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CLASS IT UP! Living the ClassiďŹ edsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lifestyle! Oh, I how I love this summer! Even though it has been a tad hot and I am â&#x20AC;&#x153;allergicâ&#x20AC;? to sweating, I wholeheartedly am enjoying this season. A good dose of vitamin sun and ďŹ lling a prescription for Mother Nature is just what is needed to make a body and soul feel good. Have you gotten out and felt the ground beneath your feet? Barefoot is best to completely connect and feel grounded. Getting grounded is what we sometimes need and it is so much more convenient when the weather is nice outside. Being by the water makes my soul happy. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be in it, but being near it seems bring peace. When my soul feels happy, it makes every single moment in the day more joyful and manageable. What brings you peace and fulďŹ lls your soul? Our everyday surroundings can make a big difference in how we approach the rest of the world. Looking around your place, what improvements or adjustments could you make to have more solace and joy? Do you need a new place? A room painted, new bathroom ďŹ xtures or a new car? A massage might inspire you too! Whatever it is you need, please look to this section for the solution. And please let the advertiser know that you saw them here. Peace. Always gratefulâ&#x20AC;Ś

2001 Layton 40 Ft. Park Model Trailer. Bedroom has over sized bed. Kitchen complete with stove, refrigerator, and dining set. Living room area has two sleep sofas. Full attached deck, with screen room and hard top roof. Trailer is located in Wells, ME. Must be removed from site. Reason for selling moving to Florida. Price $5,000. Call 413-433-3646

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES www.centralmassclass .com MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Briand J. Jacques to Household Finance Corporation II, dated April 25, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 41053, Page 128 subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust by Household Finance Corporation II by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 52715, Page 222; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 PM on August 14, 2015 at 20 Old Providence Road, Sutton, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land together with the building thereon locate in Sutton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the southerly line of Providence Road, and which is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin located at the northeasterly corner of the premises to be conveyed on the southerly line of the Providence Road at the Northwesterly corner of land of the Colonial Orchards, Inc.; Thence South1 degrees 09 minutes east by land of said Colonial Orchards, Inc., Seventy-nine and thirteen hundreds (79.13) feet to a drill hole located on the northerly line of the Old Providence Road; Thence north 75 degrees05 minutes 30 seconds west by the remains of a stone wall by the northerly line of the Old Providence Road, One Hundred Fifty-six and Fifty-one hundreds (156.51) feet to a drill hole at land of E. & E. Gagney; Thence 8 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds west by land of said Gagney, Forty-three and Forty-Three Hundreds (43.43) feet to a point on southerly line of Providence Road; Thence easterly by curve, the radius of which is 985.21 feet by southerly line of Providence Road 147.86 feet to the point of beginning. Being the same premises as shown on a plan entitled, plan to show property in (Wilkinsville) Sutton, MA, owned by Emil Schellschmidt, dated April 1964 by Kenneth Shaw. Cotainingaccording to said plan 9784 square feet to land, all of said courses anddistances being more of less. Being the same property conveyed from Robert J. Dowd and Gayle A. Dowd, Tenancy not stated to Briand J. Jacques, Tenancy not stated by deed recorded 09/11/02 in Book 27452, at Page 279, in the Register’s Office of Worcester County, Massachusetts. Tax Map or Parcel ID NO.: 6-143 Upon information and belief, there is an error in the legal description attached to the mortgage, wherein the third bound should read: Thence North 8 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds West by land of said Gagney, forty-three and forty-three hundredths (43.43) feet to a point on southerly line of Providence Road; In addition, the square footage of the subject premises should be 8784 square feet, more or less. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 14-018177 7/23, 7/30, 8/6/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41, Section 81W of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 7:45 p.m., in the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider a modification of the multifamily special permit and open space community special permit approval for the age-restricted condominium project known as Brierly Pond II, specifically to release the developer from conditions i and ll as they pertain to the realignment of the Beach Street and Elmwood Street intersection, and the relocation of the Veteran’s Memorial. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place specified above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

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TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 7:15 p.m. at the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Fox Gate, LLC for modification of the Definitive Plan Decision for Autumn Gate Estates Phase I, property located off of Grafton Street including Autumn Gate Circle, Millbury, MA, so as to extend the construction deadline. Application is available for inspection in the Planning Department, Municipal Office Building during regular business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23. 7/30/2015 MS

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TOWN OF MILLBURY Public Hearing Notice 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, August 10, 2015 at 8:45 p.m., at the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of AAA Mass Turnpike Warehouse Corp., property located at 50 Howe Avenue, Millbury, MA, for a Site Plan Review Permit for the modiﬁcation of an existing warehouse to a self-storage facility. 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 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON Invitations for Bid Tennis Court Reconstruction and Fencing at the Sutton School complex. Sealed bids are being solicited under MGL Ch 30 section 39M, for the Tennis Court Reconstruction and Fencing at the Sutton School complex in accordance with specifications. Specifications may be obtained at the Town Administrator’s Office, Second Floor, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590, starting on Wednesday July 22, 2015 between 8:00am and 4:00pm each business day excluding Fridays when proposals may be obtained between 9:00am and 12:00noon, until scheduled opening of bid. Bids must be in duplicate and enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Town Administrator, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA 01590 no later than 11:00am Thursday August 20, 2015 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. The town of Sutton reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, or to reject any and all proposals, or to accept proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the town of Sutton. The Town Administrator will award the contract on behalf of the Town of Sutton no later than sixty (60) working days after the date of the bid opening. James Smith Town Administrator 7/23/2015 MS

TOWN OF MILLBURY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., in the Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, to consider a modiﬁcation of the Site Plan Review Special Permit approval for Millbury Savings Bank, originally granted by the Planning Board on November 6, 2003, to allow the demolition of a vacant building at 117 Elm Street and construction of 5 parking spaces. Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place speciﬁed above. Richard Gosselin Chairman 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

Town of Sutton Planning Board & Department Sutton Planning Board Public Hearing Notice In accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw sections: III.A.4. – Use Regulations, IV.C. – Site Plan Review, and V.D. – Route 146 Overlay District Bylaw, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the following applications submitted by Galaxy Sutton LLC, 826 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA 01501 for property known as Pleasant Valley Crossing located at 1 Galaxy Pass formerly 171Worcester Providence Turnpike. 1. To grant a Special Permit for a restaurant with drive-thru window service. 2. To amend a previously approved site plan by including a drive-thru restaurant queue lane and exit lane. 3. To amend a previously approved special permit by changing the proposed exterior building materials and colors of the three multi-tenant buildings including a change from brick/ stone to hardy plank. The hearing will be held at the Sutton Town Hall, third floor, on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. A copy of the application can be inspected in the office of the Town Clerk during normal office hours. Robert S. Largess Jr. Chairman 7/16, 7/23/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON 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 August 6, 2015 at 7:30pm on the petition of Alan Murray. The petitioner requests a Finding pursuant to MGL ch.40A §6 as it relates to §C(2)(e) of the Town of Sutton Bylaws. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 26 Mallard Way, Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 15, Parcel # 66. 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 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

TOWN OF SUTTON 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 August 6, 2015 at 7:35pm on the petition of Keith Glode. The petitioner requests a variance from Section III(B)(3) Table 2 of the town’s bylaws to permit the construction of a family room addition. The property that is the subject of this petition is located at 46 Hough Road, Sutton MA on Assessors Map # 51, Parcel # 2. 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 7/23, 7/30/2015 MS

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STEVEN KING

Robert Fecteau When you walk into Birch Tree Bread Company in the Crompton Building on Green Street, you are overwhelmed by the smells of a working bakery. I spoke with owner Robert Fecteau, who was flanked by racks of rising bread as he cut dough into triangles and rolled them into croissants. Fecteau started his culinary career as a busboy, then waiter and eventually chef working in the kitchens of the Castle, the Four Seasons and as head chef of The Duck in Sturbridge. Stepping away from the late nights, Fecteau pursued the art of baking bread, interning and working at artisan bakeries, which eventually led him down the path to his own dream, his own bread shop. Cooking as a classically-trained chef and baking are at opposite ends of the culinary spectrum. Was that an easy jump for you?

This type of baking is just as intuitive as cooking a meal. Using natural leaven, sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason that you can figure because we’re talking about microorganisms. How are we to know what’s suitable? A change in our flour or a change in the humidity and temperature can all affect different things, to a point where your bread is completely different from one day to the next. I think we stay within a realm that I think is acceptable, and most people think is very good bread. It’s different from day-to-day, and that’s where I think bread baking is suitable to a chef because it requires some manipulation at each level of preparation. It’s not like using commercial yeast. In the summer months it’s much warmer in this bakery. We work on our toes. Yesterday, I was struggling because the bread dough wasn’t rising. I let it sit for hours then moved it in front of the oven for an extra hour and finally the leaveners woke up and that’s the bread we have today. It came out nice. I’m happy with it, considering the drama I went through yesterday. It can really test you sometimes. But yeah, cooking I miss partly too. There’s a certain rush you get from cooking, from having so much pressure and having to rise to the occasion on a nightly basis. That’s a little bit more of a young man’s game. I’m moving into a different stage of my life where I can hop onto the sandwich station for 30 minutes and I can get my buzz for the week.

What is artisan bread? Is it artisan by nature of the ingredients or the number of loaves baked? For me, I consider artisan bread

to be something that’s made by hand. Artisan bread definitely requires using the highest-quality ingredients. A minimum of 20 percent of the grain that goes into our bread is grown here in Massachusetts. To me, that’s part of it.I guess I would go back to what isn’t artisan bread, like what’s commercial bread? It all comes down to flavor. It comes down to the end product.I can’t say you can define artisan bread based on ingredients as one thing, the process as one thing or the type of oven as one thing. But maybe it’s all of those things combined and working with the dough with your hands, and maybe there’s some love put into that bread. It’s not a machine expressing it out of an extruder. There are bakers out there that devote their entire lives to this. I don’t put myself with those guys. I’m just learning. We’re working with the best ingredients we can and trying to make the best product we can.

Bread has been baked for thousands of years. How have the methods of baking bread evolved? You can go back a hundred

years or so and see where the changes were made, from certain processes that were used for many, many years to what would make bread production faster and more economical. Then, in maybe the last 50 years, there was kind of a revival of getting back to the old ways of making breads. Using natural leaven, that’s how bread was made with a starter prior to commercial yeast.

What’s your most difficult bread to make?

It’s not our most challenging or difficult bread, but the one that we base all the other marks on is the country bread, the most basic of our loaves of bread. It’s just flour, water, salt and natural leavener. When there are imperfections in the process of making it you can always tell with the country. You can overlook imperfections when you have other ingredients involved like raisins, seeds and olives. When we’re making our country bread we can say today we were a little ahead of schedule. It didn’t get the proof it was supposed to or we were a little behind and it’s over-proofed. But even in that we can appreciate the different qualities from those, it’s almost like a daily experiment. It’s in an expectable realm and we’re OK with that. Crusty on the exterior, chewy on the interior and tastes really good, we’re happy with that.

always available, but we definitely have it on Thursday. I guess our bread isn’t for everybody.

You opened in 2014, how has the bakery been received? We feel very fortunate having

opened up in this space. This whole building has a great community feel to it. People shopping at Crompton Collective or at Alexis Grace or Birch Alley, guys getting their haircut will stop in for coffee or a cookie or something. These types of old mill buildings, it’s the best type of repurposing, put multiple business together that support each other. We’re growing things slowly. we don’t want to go beyond what we can handle. This was a three-man team when we started, and now we have 14 employees. We do music on Saturdays and Sundays and we talked about maybe opening one night a week to do pizza with live music. We have this awesome oven that can crank up to 600 degrees and puts out some really nice pizzas. We don’t want to go beyond our capacity and we want to keep our quality high. We’ll continue to grow, but a little at a time and see where it goes.

Best bread to make a grilled cheese? Well, my wife would say coriander raisin bread is the best bread for grilled cheese. That’s why we have Aubra’s name up on the menu, that’s her favorite. That’s our Birchtree grilled cheese, coriander raisin bread with Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar and The first time I tried your almond croissants I was at a farmers market. Are you still an apple mostarda. selling at farmers markets? Yes, we do five Has anyone ever asked you to cut the crusts a week. We go out to Somerville, Franklin Natick, Hopkinton and Westford. This is off a sandwich? No, but sometimes we the way we got started. It still makes sense do get some folks who don’t care for to do the farmers markets and it gets our the amount of crust that’s on our bread. name out beyond Worcester. We haven’t It’s the style of bread that we make. We advertised yet. do have a ciabatta that we make every — Steven King Thursday. That’s our softest bread. It is not J U LY 2 3 , 2 0 1 5 • W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M

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