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october 2019
Living History Event at Daniels Farmstead Through a competitive grant provided by The New England School Development Council (NESDEC), BVT will co-host the Battle for Daniels Farm, a reenactment of The American Revolution, on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th at Daniels Farmstead in Blackstone. Mark your calendars and plan to take a stroll through time, back to the 18th-century when America was in the midst of a battle for freedom from British rule. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience life during this moment-in-time as the British and Colonial troops, reenactors of the 85ème Régiment de Saintonge will battle for ownership of the cider mill located on the property. “We are always looking for ways to engage our students in the curriculum with relevant real-world opportunities, and to establish professional relationships with passionate, dedicated groups outside of BVT who can enhance educational outcomes for our students. The Battle for Daniels Farm is a tremendous example of that engagement. It is an ideal opportunity to combine our academic and vocational curriculum throughout our entire school and bring history alive in a manner that will benefit the whole community,” said BVT Academic Curriculum Coordinator, Edward Evans III. “Given recent Massachusetts legislation encouraging greater student engagement in civics and U.S. History, BVT is ahead of the curve as we continue to explore creative new ways to integrate history into our classrooms and shops and further ignite a passion for history.” The schedule of events includes: camps open to the public at 10:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Battle reenactment at 2:00 p.m. on both dates with
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hospital demonstrations following the battle. Also, artillery and musket demonstrations, cooking demonstrations, blacksmithing, medical practices, rope making, tinsmiths, and period music. The historic house and cider mill dating from the late 18th century will be available for tours. Ticket cost is $8.00 per day or $10.00 for a two-day pass. Persons under 12 years old are admitted free. BVT family, teachers, and staff ticket cost is $5.00 for a two-day pass. Thanks to additional funding from NESDEC, the first 100 BVT students with their student IDs will obtain free admission to the event. Free parking and free shuttle to the event from JFK Elementary School, 200 Lincoln Street, Blackstone, with buses transporting visitors to Daniels Farmstead will run from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. on both days. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Period vendors will also be in attendance selling their wares. The event is rain or shine. If you would like to participate in the Battle for Daniels Farm or are interested in learning more about this event, visit https://www.valleytech. k12.ma.us/alivinghistoryevent.
PHOTO CONTEST WINNER - This photo titled “Low Lying Fog at Dawn” was selected to represent the month of October in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor 2020 Calendar. This beautiful shot was taken by Carol Dandrade of Uxbridge. See story on page 7
Douglas Oktoberfest will close Main Street There was a time when residents raced horses down Main St., in Douglas. This year, on October 5th, they will once again be closing Main St. (and Depot St.) to traffic and opening it up to friends and neighbors! From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be live music, games, rides, food, car show, fundraisers, little dog races, and a rib cooking competition. This year local Purgatory Brewing beer will be featured in the beer tent with music from the Rob Ledoux, and the Brian James Orchestra. Twice durPRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BOSTON, MA PERMIT NO 55800
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Happy Halloween!
ing the day the 'Larger than Life Parade' featuring music and dancing from Dance Sensations, and the 'Larger than Life' Characters will perform. The parade will dance it's way from Stage B (by the Goodness store) to Stage A (in front of the EN Jenckes store) and up Depot St. to Stage C (in front of the Olive Branch Lodge). The Olive Branch lodge will be hosting their first ever Rib Cooking competition with best in show being awarded $500. There are still a few entry spots left. The whole event will start off with the
national anthem performed by Encore, the Whitinsville Christian School Chorus and Jazz Band on the Main stage...you don't want to miss that! They will be followed on the Main stage by Douglas' award-winning High School Chorus, and headlining the event will be Worcester's premier "Totally Awesome 80's" tribute band, The Flock! At 4:00 p.m., the Douglas Highschool band will march down Main St. to end an amazing day. This year, instead of horses running down Main St., Weiner Dogs and small
Halloween Party & Crafting at area library A Halloween Party sponsored by the Millville Library and the Millville Police Department will take place on Saturday, October 19th. This festive event will feature exciting games, costume judging, and a Haunted Walk Through. Line up at 6:00 p.m. outside the Millville Library.
Rain Date October 26th. Craft Circle: All who knit, crochet, quilt, and bead are welcome! Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration required. To register, email: librarian @millvillema.org. The Millville Free Public Library is located at 169 Main Street, Millville.
dogs will be running down Main St. Beginning at Noon, in front of Stage B, Douglas Dog Orphans will race Dachshunds and other small breeds for the Semi-Finals and at 2:00 p.m. they will crown the champion...or the hot dog! Please follow their facebook page: facebook.com/douglasoctoberfest for the most up to date schedule of events. Interested volunteers can contact them through Facebook page or by email at douglas_octoberfest@yahoo.com.
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