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wasn’t familiar with Fred Eppinger before writing this story, though I was quite familiar with many of his accomplishments and success stories. I may not have known much about him, but I have certainly utilized the fruits of his labor. I, like everyone who has been there, fell in love with The Hanover Theatre, I had attended baseball games at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, and I love the EcoTarium.

All of those things (and many, many more) were aided significantly by Eppinger and Hanover, so while I may not have known him before I interviewed him, I certainly appreciated everything he had done.

From growing up on a chicken farm in Spencer, to becoming a Fortune 500 CEO in Worcester, Eppinger has never forgotten the community values instilled in him by his parents. As he readies to leave Hanover Insurance, I took the opportunity to find out about the man who saved a company and helped put Worcester on its current course.

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Green Hill driving range on hold as land change delayed STEVEN KING

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hat looked like a short putt has turned into a longer drive off the tee, as the City Council Tuesday put off voting on an amendment to the Green Hill Park conservation restriction that would clear the way for a new driving range at the city-owned golf course on the property.

The proposed amendment would add land to change the shape of the golf course and make room for the driving range. While opponents were on hand to contest any taking of green space, it was mentioned many times that the city has made arrangements to actually increase the acreage of park space, from 487 acres to 504 acres. While citizen complaints were mostly about preserving nature, objections from some councilors mostly revolved around return on investment for the project as well as longstanding concerns about Green Hill Golf Course and whether the city should even be in the golf course business.

District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen chaired a Youth, Parks and Recreation subcommittee meeting immediately before the Council meeting that resulted in a unanimous recommendation over the concerns of some residents, including descendants of the Green family who sold the park to the city in 1903 with the caveat that it had to be a public park.

“There’s so much good to this proposal,”

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She lost her bid for re-election, but Tracy Novick scored a victory when a U.S. District Court judge ruled against panhandling ordinances. She had been part of the lawsuit. +2

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State may have broken a record in response time when it comes to addressing the death trap that is Route 20. If only government could always be so efficient. +3

Worcester will likely continue to twist in the wind as the future of the Pawtucket Red Sox remains a mystery for now. -2

PawSox owner Larry Lucchino won’t say whether he has spoken with Worcester officials, but Worcester Magazine has already reported trusted sources say conversations with top PawSox brass have been initiated. +3

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We’re all for public input, but some of the suggestions for a planned universallyaccessible playground at Coes Pond are curious: a mechanism to discourage people from bringing bread to feed birds? -2

Not sure how the trial for the Kelley Square protesters will shape up, but you have to admit: The KS4 is a pretty snazzy nickname for the quartet. +2

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Election drama unfolds as candidate Juan Gomez cites ‘irregularities’ Walter Bird Jr.

Mayor Joe Petty, the Republican City Committee, King, At-Large Councilor Mike Gaffney, Matt Wally and School Committee canoters in the Nov. 3 election sent the first black man to Worcester City Council since didate Candy Mero-Carlson all asked for and were given a list of those voters, according to the 1930s - or did they? While most obRushford. servers expect Khrystian King to be sworn in Reminded that the lists were public record, to his new seat in January, the man he narrowly beat out for the sixth and final spot in a Gomez said, “No one knew. Only some knew that before. That’s cause for alarm. That does crowded at-large field is crying foul. not represent what is the cornerstone of deKing received 7,163 votes in the election, mocracy. It is absolutely the responsibility 77 more than former Councilor Juan Gomez, who notched 7,086. While all provisional bal- of the Election Commission ... to make sure candidates are aware of what’s in their right lots were not immediately counted after the election, City Clerk David Rushford said initial to request.”

At-Large Councilor Moe Bergman, who counts revealed not enough to reverse the won re-election, was among those unaware outcome.

That is not stopping Gomez, who is seeking the list of voters requesting absentee ballots was available to candidates. However, he does a recount, and claims there were several irregularities with the election. He said he might not blame the city or Rushford.

“I should have known that,” said Bergman, “absolutely” file a lawsuit in court, and could who had done something similar when he reinclude other government agencies. quested a list of dog owners in the city, which Worcester Magazine first reported Gomez’s he targeted specifically with a mailer. He said intent to seek a recount online earlier this he did not know that was available until he week. asked. “It was on me to ask. I think it’s not on “The very cornerstone to democracy is the [Rushford] to do it, but I don’t think it’s a bad right to a fair and clean election, and to that idea going forward. Anyone of us could ask, extent they’re not happening in Worcester,” prior to an election, to please include inforGomez said. “We have to fix that.” mation about what is available to us as far as Gomez is specifically asking for a hand public record. On this one, I am defensive of recount. Once that is done, he said, there are David, because it’s on us to ask.” other concerns to be addressed. One of them, Gomez said there are other concerns, but he said, involves the list of voters who requested absentee ballots, which Rushford said he would not immediately reveal them. He said he is planning to hold a press conference includes the voter’s name and address. Some candidates, but not all, requested and received Thursday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. outside City Hall. He originally scheduled it for Friday, those lists, which are public record. Gomez Nov. 13. That is the deadline for Gomez to said the city’s Election Commission, or somereturn at least 100 signatures (10 from each one else overseeing the election, should have ward) requesting a recount. told all candidates those lists were available.

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Khrystian King celebrates his win on Nov. 3 over Juan Gomez.

Gomez is seeking a recount.

“I don’t want people to be confused about “I’m really proud of my campaign,” King the reason for our challenge,” said Gomez. “I said. “I think I’m really focused on getting don’t want people to think I’m angry or frusready for January [when he is sworn in and trated with anyone in particular. The reality trying to work on our campaign issues.” is we have some concerns with the election, King did say he is confident the results how it went. we believe our concerns are lewould stand up in a recount. gitimate.”

As for whether all candidates were aware King has offered no public criticism about of what information was public record for the Gomez’s recount effort, instead focusing on election, Rushford said if a request was made, the campaign that helped propel him from a the material was provided. ninth-place finish in the preliminary, to a win “I don’t know what candidates know or continued on page 9 on Election Day.

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Worcester clamps down on public smoking Tom Quinn

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orcester smokers looking to light up at a park or beach in the city are out of luck, as the City Council this week unanimously passed a revamped Tobacco Control Ordinance that cracks down on the addicting habit, imposing greater restrictions and fines on smokers.

Smoking “any combustible product that forms smoke” or consuming any tobacco product is now prohibited “in city-owned parks and playgrounds, including the City Hall Common; city or publically-owned athletic fields, beaches and other swimming areas; any open space preservation or similar areas in which the city holds any property interest; and, any, bus, taxi area, including any bus shelter waiting area,” according to the new ordinance.

The Council’s Public Health Committee had held three public meetings over the last year on the changes, but councilors still had some questions. District 3 Councilor George Russell questioned the lack of flexibility in the rules, especially around health care facilities.

“I’ve been at hospitals when family members of mine have been in the hospital,”

Russell said. “It’s a very trying time when a family member who does smoke wants to be there with a family member and wants to have the ability – obviously not inside the building – to be able to walk maybe 50, 100 feet away from the door and have a cigarette,”

Russell said. “I think maybe this goes a little too far.”

City Manager Ed Augustus Jr. said UMass specifically came to the committee and asked for the restrictions, noting that smoking tobacco – a scientifically-proven health hazard that can lead to cancer among other ailments – was antithetical to their mission statement.

“This isn’t us saying, ‘This is what you need,’” Augustus said. “This is them requesting of us a change in the ordinance.”

District 4 Councilor Sarai Rivera, who chairs the committee that hashed out the details of the ordinance, said the restrictions were important for the health and safety of the entire community, not just the minority of residents who indulge in tobacco, specifically around hospitals.

“There’s a number of people that are extremely sensitive to cigarette smoke, and it’s damaging,” Rivera said. “I understand what Councilor Russell is saying, but at the same time, it is a health facility. Get in your car and drive away, do something, but [don’t] expose other people to what you want to do.”

Still, Russell made a motion for health care facilities to be able to designate an area for

smoking. The motion was voted down by most of his colleagues, with At-large Councilor Mike Gaffney, who sits on the public health subcommittee, joining Russell in voting for the amendment. At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes was absent during the vote, while everyone else voted against the change.

Augustus said the ordinance changes “send a powerful message about our priorities” in response to questions about enforcement from District 5 Councilor Gary Rosen. The goal, according to the city manager, is to increase voluntary compliance by giving people the ability to point to something on the books when talking to people breaking the law.

“I don’t want to kid anybody, we don’t have an army of folks who are going pop out of bushes and give tickets to folks,” Augustus said. “Most people are law abiding. It gives people the ability to self regulate each other.”

Augustus also noted, in response to questions from At-large Councilor Kate Toomey about whether the ordinance applied to the golf course at Green Hill Park, that Worcester was not blazing a new trail or pioneering anything new with the ordinance; the city is just following common-sense continued on page 9

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{ citydesk } “The golf course has historically been losing money,” Griffin said, citing a Forbes article about golf course closings. “Why should there be a plan to expand the golf course when statistics show that golf is experiencing a decline in interest? … I would sooner drink a glass of phosphorous-rich water from Green Hill Pond than trust that this plan will be successful and will benefit the majority of citizens of Worcester.”

At-Large Councilor Mike Gaffney brought up the return on investment for the golf course in his questioning of the plan, asking whether it was wise to invest more money in the city-owned course.

“The addition of a driving range will be profitable,” DPW commissioner Paul Moosey said. “The driving range will pay for itself, and will help with some of the deficit we have at the park now, but it STEVEN KING won’t cover all of it.”

Augustus also pointed to what he said is an unfair double standard for the Green Hill Park Golf Course.

“The other amenities at Green Hill Park or any of our public parks don’t make money either,” Augustus said, pointing to pools, basketball courts and other installations.

“What we’re doing now is subsidizing another public amenity. The Green Hill Golf Course is used by our Worcester Public Schools golf teams. Many retirees in this city go up there and enjoy open space and physical exercise, and a great amenity at a reasonable cost … We’re expecting something of this particular program within our parks system that we don’t expect of any other amenities within the parks system.”

Rev. John Griffin addresses the council opposing the Green Hill Park driving range.

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Rosen said. “We felt it might be a loss of Parcel 2, but there is a gain of several more acres, a lot more territory, and we didn’t think that the park was losing anything. We really feel that this was a gain for the park. Not just for the golfers, but for everyone who comes to Green Hill Park whether they golf or not.”

Rev. John Griffin submitted a petition with 341 signatures of people who are opposed to the taking of “Parcel 2,” a piece of land he said is irreplaceable for its uniqueness.

“Parcel 2 is such a place one may go and experience the wild beauty of nature in a way that cannot be experienced in any other segment of Green Hill Park,” Griffin said.

Greater Worcester Land Trust Executive Director Colin Novick said the amendment is the result of a long journey of compromise

that has resulted in a better, larger Green Hill Park, calling the changes a “net win package.”

“The city spent five years building a package of improvements for Green Hill Park that increased public access, increased the acreage of the park, and increased the quality of the experience for Green Hill Park,” Novick said, throwing the support of the GWLT and Green Hill Park coalition behind the order.

“One thing I would like to state is that no acre, no inch leaves Green Hill Park, no acre or inch leaves the conservation restriction.”

Griffin also echoed the concerns of many about the golf course and the fact that it does not actually make any money. The city subsidizes the operation of the course – unfair, critics said, to people who do not want to pay a fee to play golf, a sport some see as traditionally popular among the rich and retired.

As was pointed out by Moosey and City Manager Ed Augustus Jr., the City Council was not actually asked to vote on the driving range at this week’s meeting, but rather setting the stage by providing flexibility for the golf course to expand.

All of that, said some, is just sugarcoating a situation the city should not be in the first place.

“Bottom line is, we don’t need a driving range, financially or environmentally,” said At-Large Councilor Konnie Lukes, whole recently filed an item asking for the city to outsource golf course management. “To say that this is a separate issue from the driving range is really trying to persuade us to agree to something we know isn’t true. This is the driving range. The range has been a pet project of retirees and golfers in the city. The whole golf course has been a pet project.”

“Given the priorities we have in this city, we don’t need a driving range,” she continued.

“We’re competing with private ranges, private golf courses – it’s not a real function of government.”

The larger discussion of the golf course’s finances tied into an order filed by District 1 Councilors Tony Economou, who took umbrage with Gaffney’s attempt to merge his order with the vote on the amendment to the conservation restriction.

“Having filed the order, I don’t appreciate my order being hijacked by another councilor,” Economou said. “I find it highly disrespectful.”

The questions he wants answered are around how the golf course finances work, and were filed separately from the conservation restriction amendment.

“I think it’s important for people to understand how the finances of the golf course work, and why there is a deficit,” Economou said.

Reporter Tom Quinn can be reached at 508-749-3166 x324 or tquinn@ worcestermagazine.com with story ideas, feedback, or questions. Follow him on Twitter @bytomquinn.

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Kelley Square Four trial delayed to find acceptable jury Tom Quinn

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he trial for the Kelley Square Four — Kevin Ksen, Julius Jones, Sonya Conner and Robert Blackwell Gibbs, who were part of a January protest that blocked the busy intersection for four and a half minutes — has been delayed until Jan. 7 due to concerns about the number of available jurors.

“I don’t think those issues can be disassociated from one another,” Gibbs’ lawyer, Hector Piniero, said. “People have very strong opinions on Ferguson” and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Pellegrini estimated they would need more than 50 jurors to ensure an acceptable pool for trial. His summary of the case — does a first amendment right to protest give you the

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Robert Blackwell Gibbs, Sonya Conner, Julius Jones and Kevin Ksen wait for their trial to begin. right to interfere with the flow of traffic — There were approximately 20 jurors would not seem to favor the defendants in available Monday, Nov. 9, when the trial was the disturbing the peace charge, in which the supposed to start, but with the number of Commonwealth must prove the defendants questions the four defense attorneys wanted to ask to cull the herd, Judge Robert Pellegrini “engaged in conduct which most people would find to be unreasonably disruptive” was concerned there would not be enough intentionally. suitable jurors left to sit for the trial.

“There are enough distractions in Kelley Many of the questions revolved around the Black Lives Matter movement. The defendants, Square as it is,” Pellegrini said while mulling over defense lawyers’ questions. and a number of other protesters, blocked Piniero countered by saying the Kelley Square for four and a half minutes to Commonwealth should have to prove the represent the four and a half hours Michael speech was not political, something that Brown’s body was left in the street after he was shot and killed by a Ferguson, Mo. police seemed to be a point of disagreement. The prosecution argued that burden would only officer. The defense’s case would seem to rest apply for a disorderly conduct charge, in on the idea that the protest was protected which the action must have no legitimate political speech – and selecting jurors with purpose, not the current disturbing the a bias against Black Lives Matter would not peace charge. Defense lawyers also asked result in a fair trial.

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don’t know,” Rushford said. “We had a candidate ... who asked us if such a list existed, and I said, ‘Yes.’ I emailed him the list within minutes. He got it, along with others who had requested it.”

That information, Rushford said, would be available in any election where absentee ballots are issued, whether local, state or federal.

“If someone who’s run for office many times doesn’t know that information is available, I’m sort of surprised,” Rushford said, adding the information would have to be requested in order to be provided.

What a hand recount might cost was not immediately determined, but the recount, because it is in the at-large race, would entail thousands of ballots.

The last recount in Worcester was in 2011 for the School Committee race between Donna Colorio and Mary Mullaney, which Colorio won.

public health guidelines.

“We’re following maybe 40 or 50 other communities in the Commonwealth that have already banned smoking in public parks and playgrounds and beaches,” Augustus said, drawing a parallel to when smoking was banned in restaurants. “I appreciate people might be inconvenienced, and we’re certainly sorry for that, but we’re balancing the impacts of secondhand smoke, the impacts on lit cigarettes improperly being disposed of and the risks of fire, and other consequences.”

The new ordinance also expands the regulatory scope of the rules to nonregulated nicotine delivery products such as liquid nicotine and regulates e-cigarettes as tobacco products. It also imposes additional requirements for retail signs regarding smoking cessation, and removes an unconstitutional advertising ban provision from 2011.

Another item of interest to smokers: fines for violating buffer zones and no smoking areas were increased from $25 to $100. There is also now a flat $300 fine for non buffer zone violations such as sales to minors, and the ordinance provides for suspension or revocation of tobacco sales or smoking bar permits.

jurors to be questioned on the content of speech, and whether some speech should be singled out or targeted more than other speech.

The judge also issued an order mandating neutral clothing for the Jan. 7 trial so as to not influence the jury. Jones showed up in the

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courtroom wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the words “Bulletproof” and “Black lives matter.” Defense lawyers argued the potential impact on the jury was no different than a police officer wearing a uniform, although the neutral clothing order stood. The prosecution said they would ask police witnesses to wear civilian clothing.

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Sadie Hawkins, of course, is a character from the classic comic strip Li’l Abner who inspired a turning of the tables in school dances where girls would ask the boys to dance.

Turns out Worcester is already embracing the (feminist?) spirit of Sadie Hawkins – the Heart of the Commonwealth ranks third on Match. com’s list of cities where women on the site “go for what they want and kick start the conversation with men.” Good stuff – the only cities that ranked higher were Wichita, Kansas and Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and they’ve got all that Southern chivalry working for them. Worcester is the only New England municipality in the top 10.

NPWAW: It’s another edition of “national

publication writes about Worcester!” This week, the lucky winner is the National Review, a conservative publication that runs advertisements for things like Ronald Reagan Camp, which teaches your children about supply-side economics and the power of Republican thinking.

I wish I was joking. Anyway, the article is called “In Worcester, Mass., Welfare That Works.” It starts off poorly, referring to the Heart of the Commonwealth as “one Massachusetts town.”

Hey that’s CITY of Worcester to you, sir. Sticking to the old two-source rule of journalism, the National Review interviewed two Worcesterites.

The first is Ray Mariano, who runs the Worcester Housing Authority and oversees the “A Better Life” program the article focuses on, so that one makes sense. The second is At-large City Councilor Mike Gaffney, a conservative voice on a Council dominated by liberal-learning politicians. He is also a fan of Mariano’s program.

And hey, if this National Review article catches on we may see Worcester referenced by some highprofile politicians somewhere. We should start sending Mariano and Gaffney out to do national interviews more often.

BONUS NPWAW: Washington media outlet Politico has been under fire for a recent article about Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson. Reactions to its reporting seem to range from “exaggerated headline” to “liberal hit piece.” So how does Politico’s Worcester coverage stack up to their national reporting? “Mayor Joe Petty survived a challenge from two city councilors including Tea Party-aligned and Gov. Charlie Baker-endorsed Michael Gaffney,” according an installment of “Massachusetts Playbook” last week. A lot to unpack there. Politico had to issue a correction for saying Gaffney was endorsed by Baker, because Baker did no such thing. They did not have to issue a correction for calling Gaffney a Tea Partier, because those things tend to be in the eye of the beholder. Ben Carson can go around telling everyone he is a far-left socialist – no one is going to believe him. The problem is worse for independents, since you’re basically inviting pundits to paint on your blank slate. What’s worse about Politico’s piece is the bit about Petty being challenged by two councilors. Bill Coleman’s name has certainly been on the ballot enough over the years, but that does not make him an elected official. Petty was challenged by one councilor and one community advocate, maybe. Unless they were talking about the at-large race, where Petty was challenged by four councilors and seven outsiders.

Although somehow we think no one except us really cares if the national news screws up Worcester coverage.

PLUGGED IN: The meeting on the universally accessible, multi-generational playground and

park at the old Coes Knife site was held at the extremely accessible International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 96 building on Mill Street on Monday. And what a night it was.

Previously, we’ve criticized various venues in the city for shoddy sound systems, lack of electrical outlets and other wildly important things. No such issues at IBEW. The ceiling was lit up as bright as can be, there was a big screen TV, a projector and a good-sized speaker, and there were outlets to spare. I’d expect nothing less from a group of electrical workers. It would be like going to the restroom at the plumbers’ union building and not having the best toilet experience of your life. Or finding that the Teamsters don’t work well as a team (not really sure what they do, but I’m sure it has something to do with camaraderie and friendship).

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speaking time during public meetings. Not so for State Sen. Mike Moore, who joined State Sen. Harriette Chandler, State Rep. Kate Campanale, At-large City Councilor Moe Bergman and District Councilors Gary Rosen and Sarai Rivera at the Coes Knife playground and park

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meeting this week. Poor Moore raised his hand to contribute to the conversation pretty early on, but did not get called on. Waving to microphone runner Phil Niddrie and even standing up to command attention did not do the trick. Someone finally went over and whispered to Niddrie, who let Moore in on the conversation. That’s what you get for sitting in the back of the room, I suppose. The world belongs to those in the front row.

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on being called – will have a meeting on Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Worcester PopUp on Franklin Street. The group of artists and art lovers will talk about ways to enrich the cultural landscape.

The city’s website wants to enrich their following, imploring people to follow PAWG on Instagram.

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LEGAL TREEHOUSE: The city manager, city solicitor and City Council will be going up in

their tree house, no public allowed, next week. Actually they’ll just be in City Hall, but they will be in executive session to commiserate about the defeat of the city’s controversial panhandling ordinance at the hands of a U.S. District Court judge this week. The ordinance banned aggressive panhandling and standing in traffic islands or in the street, but the judge found, after a suit by School Committee member Tracy Novick and two of the city’s homeless population, that those rules were unconstitutional. Existing state laws help keep people from walking in roadways and acting aggressive – sorry, Kelley Square Four (or KS4 for the trendy), but this probably won’t have an effect on that trial. In any case, executive session is code for “super duper top secret,” so any the strategy talk around the issue won’t be reported in this paper unless we get our lands on a wireless mic bug.

DIVERSITY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: One step the city manager announced to

get to a more diverse and inclusive city was on display during the City Council meeting Tuesday.

Maureen Carlos, Patrick Hare, Greta Kenney, Aivi Nguyen, Kathleen Rentsch, Lily Vandyk and Florette Willis were all unanimously confirmed to the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The committee joins the long list of city boards and committees covering a wide range of topics. The city had been advertising the positions for a long time, and the manager said he would flesh out the roster as soon as he got more recommendations from the Citizens Advisory Committee. Congratulations to all appointed – now get started on making Worcester less racist (or whatever the committee’s job is).

TAKE THAT MIC AWAY: Keep your day job, Rick Rushton. Well, not the day job as an At-

large City Councilor, because the voters have already chosen your replacement there, but the lawyer thing – keep doing that. Rushton may have a career in punditry after his Council days end in January, but his latest attempt at stand-up comedy fell flat. Conversation about Green Hill Golf Course finances are “par for the course,” Rushton said, as a loud groan went up from the Worcesterites in attendance. Then again, as a newspaper who sometimes experiments in puns and occasionally harder drugs like tortured similes, we probably have no right to disparage the comedy stylings of Rick Rushton. Who will take up Rushton’s shtick when he leaves? We’re looking at you, Konnie Lukes.

GEMME IN THE ROUGH: Everyone’s favorite venerable daily, the Telegrampa, had a good

scoop about a needle exchange program, which has been proposed many times but not yet adopted, getting a new booster – Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme. The idea of allowing people to exchange used needles for clean ones in the midst of an opioid epidemic to curb the spread of HIV and other diseases has gained a large following in the medical community, but as our daily paper reports, police in the past have not thrown their weight behind it. No more, said Gemme, who also cited the benefit of keeping public spaces clear of discarded needles. He also addressed a point of concern for activists – police use the overdose-reversing drug Narcan, he said, and that isn’t seen as an endorsement of illegal drug use, so why would a needle exchange be any different? There are five spots left on the list of 10 cities allowed to have the programs under state mandate, and Worcester could join the likes of Boston and Provincetown by taking the advice of Gemme, and medical professionals everywhere.

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t the core of the trial of the so-called Kelley Square Four — the four protesters being charged for actions in a Jan. 19 rally that blocked traffic at Kelley Square — would seem to be just what constitutes protected free speech. Lawyers for the accused, who seem more concerned with finding jurors who have not read a certain blog and are not prejudiced against the Black Lives Matter, may have a harder time proving their clients were, in fact, demonstrating free speech as protected by the framers of our Constitution.

U.S. courts have long issued varied rulings on the matter, taking into consideration a number of factors. Here, one question would appear to be: Did city officials take action against protesters in an attempt to silence their speech or because of actions considered a violation of law?

We know how at least some of the suspects feel. One of them, Julius Jones, has been vocal in his contempt for police, the city manager and mayor over their refusal to drop the charges - which, by the way, carry a maximum $150 fine for each of the accused, if they are found guilty. Jones is joined by three others: Kevin Ksen, Robert Blackwell Gibbs and Sonya Conner.

It was Gibbs’ actions during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day protest that apparently led police to file charges. Gibbs was caught on video leaping onto the running board of a tractor trailer and yelling at the driver.

It is worth noting that all four of the accused have been, shall we say, thorns in the side of city officials in some manner or other. Jones was escorted out of a City Council meeting by police as accused one councilor of being racist. Ksen is a wellknown community advocate and political organizer who has sometimes rubbed folks the wrong way with his beliefs. Ditto Conner, who took part in the city’s race dialogues and has been among those claiming the city has turned its back on institutional racism. Gibbs is a poet and activist who has publicly berated the city manager and police chief.

Were all four targeted because of their reputations?

It is hard to make that case because most, if not all, of them have taken part in similar demonstrations in the past, with no repercussions. Blackwell Gibbs was among those who led a long march down Main Street, and ultimately to Lincoln Square as part of a Black Lives Matter protest. Hundreds took part in that, and police escorted them every step of the way. The group stopped at key intersections and brought traffic to a standstill for several minutes at a time. At no point, did police appear to harass the protesters. None were arrested. In fact, one officer, Deputy Chief Steve Sargent, was observed doing everything in his power to convince protesters not to engage in activity that might force police to arrest them.

That rally was a far cry from others held around the country - and it was void of the police brutality seen at some of those demonstrations.

The issue, then, returns to the rally in question. Were the Kelley Square Four simply demonstrating protected free speech while blocking the entrance to a major highway at the mouth of one of the city’s major arteries? The judge in this case, Robert Pellegrini, will be challenged to consider mounds of case law and instances - some of which might contradict each other. He might consider whether a public roadway constitutes property traditional used for public forums. We argue it does not, but then we are neither seasoned attorneys or judges well-versed on the laws.

On its face, however, blocking a roadway whose primary design is for the travel of individuals, the transporting of goods and delivery of services - combined with the potential for danger, whether it be to the protesters themselves or any of the motorists on their way to another destination - would appear to test the limits of protected free speech.

The other issues being brought up in this case may be more akin to smoke and mirrors, because the legal question really should be whether, in fact, the accused were or were not engaged in protected free speech. The judge’s decision may well have ramifications reaching far into Worcester’s future and beyond.

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s weeks go, it was a warm one. Temperatures were well above normal, and voting day left procrastinators with no excuses regarding the weather. There wasn’t a cloud to chase as a local game of America’s real favorite pastime took place, sending mayoral candidates Michael Gaffney and Bill Coleman back to the dugout and School Committee incumbents Tracy Novick and Hilda Ramirez to the locker room.

Worcester voters spoke, if only slightly above a whisper. The dismal 11.68-percent turnout in September was beefed up to a still-embarrassing 21.34-percent, as more registered voters opted to ignore the municipal elections than take 10 minutes to fill in a few circles with nifty pens they could keep.

Why? It wasn’t even a typically dull year, as races go. There was a contentious battle boiling over the mayoral seat, and a year of headlines regarding real or concocted race issues left everyone and his neighbor with an opinion. Violence in the schools and what to do about it split the school committee in two, and set gums flapping on both sides.

But opinions don’t translate into votes, and with a population of nearly 185,000, the three candidates for mayor combined brought in 19,159 votes. That, my friends, is a disgrace.

Novick flushed her support down the drain when she fear-mongered, warning that a police presence in the corridors of North High would turn the school into an “armed encampment.” Better it should morph into a triage unit, in her eyes. Ramirez couldn’t be budged despite the impassioned arguments of John Monfredo, Brian O’Connell and Dianna Biancheria to reconsider her support of Marco Rodrigues as interim superintendent. Donna Colorio took back the seat she lost to Ramirez.

Decisions, decisions. The biggest one facing city leaders will be the permanent selection for a superintendent of schools. We may have a city manager and a

mayor, but the person who impacts Worcester’s future with more consequence than both has a parking space at 20 Irving St. The city’s economic development hinges on its schools. Young professionals considering where to raise children look closely at the educational choices we offer, and the reputation Worcester earned this past year could prove to be an albatross.

Forget the data; all the ballyhoo over Melinda Boone’s soaring graduation rates makes educators smirk, because there is no easier problem to fix. A year of high-profile assaults and contentious infighting grabbed more front-page coverage than any Tuesday night PowerPoint presentation. A top-notch candidate like South High’s Maureen Binienda would help allay those worries and repair our tattered rep.

The fact that Mayor Joe Petty has openly stated he wishes to keep her career in check by leaving her in charge of South — because she’s so great at her job — is the most left-handed compliment I’ve ever heard.

All of Worcester needs Binienda.

A request for a permanent replacement for the departed-for-a-longer-title-and less-money Stacy DeBoise Luster, former head of WPS Human Resources, was brought to the School Committee floor a few weeks ago by Educational Association of Worcester President Len Zalauskas. That slot is currently filled by Mark Brophy, coincidentally a former EAW president (as is Cheryl DelSignore, staffing and mentor coordinator, an eyebrow-raising pattern to be watched closely by union members concerned with the true commitment of their leaders.).

Brophy was left with a nightmarish mountain of unfinished business, and seems to be doing a decent job of reducing the pile. Having known him professionally for over 20 years, I have to give him the nod to stay on in that position – if he wants it. I’m sure it pads his pension, so postponing retirement by staying on as HR head for a few years seems likely.

Some decisions are easier than others, but these two seem to be among the most sensible. Hey, but what do I know? I only work here. And there.

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‘WILDEST DREAMS’ HOW FRED EPPINGER SAVED A COMPANY AND HELPED REBUILD A CITY Joshua Lyford

Fred Eppinger was already a successful man when he made his return to Central Massachusetts.

He had started a young family and had more than proven himself as a hard worker with a communityminded focus. His return to the area, however, would prove to be more than just the success story of a company. It was the righting of a ship mired in issues with the steady wind of history at its back, just waiting for the right captain to evaluate its seaworthiness and steer it to port. In many ways, it was a turning point for the city. The gears put into motion by Eppinger and his Hanover leadership team and staff turned. They turned deliberately, and they turned purposefully. continued on page 16

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In September, Eppinger announced he would step down as president and CEO of Hanover Insurance Group in 2016, leaving many to wonder what would come next, although, in typical fashion, he has given plenty of transitional time for the company, helping out until his successor is appointed and the transition is complete.

Beyond the company he has steered for 13 years, the fortunes of the city itself may well be affected by Eppinger’s departure.

The AVID program in Worcester Public Schools; the EcoTarium; the YMCA; Boys & Girls Club investments; public library initiatives; Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, where the Worcester Bravehearts play; United Way campaigns; City Square; the Worcester Center for Performing Arts; the renovation of The Hanover Theatre - it is not hyperbole to suggest any or all of those projects may never have seen the light of day if not for Eppinger’s commitment to see them through.

Indeed, when tracking the upward trend in Worcester’s growth, it is easy to trace it to the desk of Hanover’s CEO and to the simple philosophy of the man behind it: Doing right by the community is just the right way to do business.

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The likenesses weren’t only skin deep.

Eppinger grew into a man not entirely dissimilar from his father; he worked hard and enjoyed the farm life, saying he is, “probably the most like my dad of all the kids.”

Eppinger attended Holy Cross in Worcester after high school, largely because the school’s proximity to the Spencer farm enabled him to go home and work on the weekends. His family would slowly sell off pieces of the family farmland in order to pay for their children’s education, and eventually would pack it all in and move to the Cape. It was at this time Eppinger began his first real post-education job, as a public accountant at Coopers & Lybrand.

“At Holy Cross, most people went on to graduate school, but I needed to get a job,” he said. “I had done taxes about 10 hours a week to fill in things and make some money. That made it easy to get.”

Eppinger worked as a public accountant for two or three years and got his CPA qualification in that time, but it was not a role he remembers fondly.

“I wasn’t good at it and I didn’t like it,” he said. “People that know me knew that was hard for me. What was good about it is that public accounting is full of young people.

It’s a transitional type job in a lot of ways coming out of college. That part was fun, it was a good transition job. I knew I didn’t like it though.”

Around that time a friend suggested Eppinger try his hand at business school, touting the benefits of inherent connections that come along with that sort of education.

Eppinger began attending the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire. He found more than an education; Eppinger also met his future wife, Patty, there.

“I went from a kid from a small town working in an industry that’s relatively narrow, to seeing everything that was out there,” said Eppinger.

After Eppinger finished his education at Tuck, he took a job at McKinsey & Company, an international consulting company. The opportunities at McKinsey proved nearly boundless. The firm was likely one of the largest of its kind in the world and Eppinger worked there for 16 years. Patty would eventually join the team as well, spending 14 years there.

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The small town kid had an opportunity to get out in the world.

“I went from a kid in a town of 5,000, to all of a sudden having good friends in 17 countries,” Eppinger said smiling. “In five years I went from having my first airplane flight during a training program for public accounting in Pennsylvania, to traveling around the world being a consultant. It was a massive experience for me to go into consulting and see that.”

Eppinger gravitated toward financial services and insurance, which would shape a significant portion of his career trajectory.

During that time, his family-inspired community mindset was bolstered in an interesting way.

“McKinsey is very private,” said Eppinger.

“You can’t talk about your clients, you couldn’t talk about who you worked for and what you were doing because the clients wouldn’t want that. So, one of the things McKinsey did was have everyone do a lot of pro bono work. If you wanted to do it, you could do that.

“Patty and I had always done stuff, but it was where we started getting more aggressive on doing community work in a lot of ways– getting involved in boards and doings things.

It just became a significant part of our life

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Corporation’s stock closed out at $23.05 on Aug. 18, 2003, an abysmal number for the company that would become the Hanover Insurance Group.

Eppinger’s appointment as president and CEO was announced the very next day.

The company was in rough financial shape and employees and shareholders were scared.

When it was announced, people had envisioned a successful consultant coming in to tear the company apart, limb from limb. What they did not know was Eppinger had a distinctly different vision. continued on page 20

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“What I didn’t want to do was return to my hometown and sell the company or break it apart,” he said. “If I was going to do this, it was going to be to invest in it and try to bring it back. You needed a commitment, you needed the board in it. Back then, most people thought that I should sell the pieces and put it out of its misery. They had lost a billion dollars and it was as bad as it gets. People were scared. There were articles everywhere that I was going to sell the company. You don’t come back to your hometown to do that. Why would I want to do that?”

While there was still some apprehension as to what would become of the insurance company, the surrounding business community was hopeful.

“Back then we were all very optimistic, given his local roots and background and given that he inherently understood the rhythms of Central Massachusetts,” said Tim Murray, president of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and a former city councilor, mayor and lieutenant governor.

Many employees found out in Eppinger’s first meeting as president and CEO that getting Hanover back on track was personal.

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“When I was a kid, I used to go to the Christmas party here,” he recalled. “My uncle was the only one in the family who wore a tie, so I got to go with him.”

“My aunt, who is now in her 90s,” continued Eppinger, “was in the accounting department here for a number of years. She had retired and she wrote me a letter when I got the job. ‘I’m proud of you, this is great. I couldn’t imagine years ago that you’d be able to do this,’ but the last sentence was, ‘Don’t screw up, I have a pension.’”

Eppinger read this letter to his employees in that first company-wide meeting.

“I said, ‘This is personal, I’m going to make mistakes and we’re going to have a hard time, but at the end of the day I’m here for a reason, for us together to make this company survive and thrive.’ That helped. Those early days were tough. People were embarrassed. It went from $70 a share to $7 a share. It lost so much money, it was in the paper every day for bad things. We got downgraded four notches within months for our financial rating. The whole thing was, ‘What the hell just happened?’ There was an embarrassment and I wanted to make people proud again.”

It took a lot of time and effort. It took, to apply a seasonally-appropriate term, carving the fat and removing sections of the company to focus on the structurally sound components.

{ coverstory } “Their fundamental problem was isolated to a particular product,” Eppinger said of a guaranteed minimum death benefit annuity product. “When that crashed, they didn’t protect themselves. When the market was down, they got killed. I knew that if I could get rid of that part, stabilize and sell it, that the P&C [property and casualty] business used to be really good. It was small, but it was a nice business from the ’70s into the early ’90s.

I felt if we could get that stabilized, I could invest in the P&C business and bring it back.

In my view, it was worth saving.”

It may have been worth saving, but it was not an easy process and Eppinger and his staff worked relentlessly. Those who knew Eppinger at the time saw it as an effort save the company.

“My sense is, first and foremost, in a lot of ways it was about survival,” said Ross Dik, president of Knight-Dik Insurance Agency, Inc. The company is a Hanover agent and Dik met Eppinger while the transition occurred.

“They really had to stop the bleeding and settle things down and start moving forward.

I think he did an incredible job of reversing that trend. He was the leader that got them through that and that was the first step.

He did an incredible job of building that company. Hanover was always a strong regional player. He helped build that into a world class company.”

Eppinger and his team grew the company from $2.5 billion in revenue in 2004 to $5.1 billion in 2014 – up almost $3 million. Shares were up and the company spread from just four states to becoming and international powerhouse. Not only that, but the company was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Forbes, Business Insurance and The Boston Globe. Forbes additionally named it a “Forbes Most Trusted Company and one of “The 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Firms in the U.S.” “He more than surpassed those expectations,” said Murray. “What you’re hopeful for is that you have engaged and involved corporate leadership. He has come to embody the personification of what all business leaders should aspire to: running a successful company where the employees are excited to go to work every day, but also finding ways to engage the broader community. He’s created a culture with his team that will last for some time, I think that is one of the reasons people are excited to work at Hanover.”

Eppinger had not just righted the financial ship, he had gotten the crew aboard. The entire attitude had shifted and positivity, hard work, growth and community-oriented ideals were at the forefront.

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component of Eppinger and his wife’s lives are important, as are the community contributions of Hanover. Eppinger, however, is extremely quick to point out his team and Hanover employee’s deserve at least as much credit as he does.

“I’m really lucky that I get to represent all these employees,” said Eppinger. “I get way too much credit for what the employees do and the company does. I get to sit in this chair and I have some influence, but the reality is that it’s really about the people in the company that do all of these things. It’s interesting.”

During his tenure at Hanover, Eppinger, the company and employees have contributed to a huge number of Worcester initiatives, including $1.5 million over five years to “Third Century Plan” for the EcoTarium; $800,000 since 2005 for the Worcester

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There have been a number of community initiatives in the years since Eppinger came on board, with $700,000 going to the Worcester Center for Performing arts and a $3 millionrenovation and support for fundraising for The Hanover Theatre.

“It was two Worcester businessmen, Ed Madaus and Paul Demoga, who had the original idea to restore the historic theatre, but it wasn’t until Fred and The Hanover came on board that it became clear that the project would actually happen,” said Troy Siebels, executive director of The Hanover Theatre, now an internationally-known venue for arts and entertainment. “Hanover contributed $3 million to the $32-million project; but Fred’s value to the project was much greater than that. He gave a very ambitious idea credibility in the business and foundation community, and he worked to secure the rest of the money and overcome our other hurdles along the way.”

Almost everyone who spoke to Worcester Magazine of their experiences with Eppinger returned to one of Eppinger’s favorite quotes. It is important in both the trajectory of Eppinger’s career and Hanover’s accomplishments in the city. Eppinger said it often, in meetings and speeches as well as to friends and partners: “To run a world class business, Worcester needs to be a world class city.”

No one helped toward that cause more than Eppinger, according to ex-City Manager Mike O’Brien.

“He can concurrently run a multi-national, very successful corporation through some of the most volatile economic and business climates; think up big ideas that become realities that help raise up employees, individuals, neighborhoods and entire cities; put a personal shoulder to the wheel to make all that happen and more; and be a great son, husband, father and friend,” O’Brien said. “I am convinced he is bionic. Hopefully, he will take some time to rest. I know he won’t. His DNA is “can do, make happen, get it done, then onto the next Matterhorn summit to continued on page 24

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conquer, with MacGyver-like skills – taking dental floss, toothpicks and superglue and make his climbing gear.’”

‘A SPECIAL CONNECTION’ Eppinger and his wife met Karen Ludington, president and CEO of Children’s Friend, a private

not-for-profit agency serving children and families in need, at a United Way event. Established in 1849, the agency offers adoption and family services, counseling centers, a center for grieving children and families and an early learning center.

“From the moment I met them, they seemed to find a special connection to Children’s Friend,” said Ludington. “Fred is one of the

smartest people I know and he can focus his attention in a laser like way. When you have his attention, you really have his attention. He asked a lot of questions about Children’s Friend and the next thing I knew, he had someone reach out to us. From that time on, Hanover has been very supportive of Children’s Friend.”

Hanover has sponsored a number of Children’s Friend events over the years as well as donating money and volunteers. Children’s Friend honored Eppinger with its highest award, the Miles-Lincoln Award, in the spring 2014. The gala event doubles as a major fundraiser. Eppinger is surprisingly reluctant to accept awards, accolades and credit for what he does. It seems as though it is engrained in him and any sort of credit to what he feels is his responsibility is unnecessary.

“Knowing him as I do, I think he was taught when he was younger that giving back is important,” said Ludington. “I’ve never asked him, I’ve just accepted that he wanted to use his powers for good. I think that just underlies everything they do. They have resources and therefore have a responsibility to do the public good.”

“He’s sort of a hero to me, but he doesn’t like that sort of thing,” she continued. “He’s the only Fortune 500 CEO I know, but from what I understand, I wish everyone had someone like Fred.”

That sentiment comes up often when speaking with those who have worked with Eppinger in a community capacity.

United Way is another major organization Eppinger and Hanover have worked with extensively over the years. It is a near-perfect demonstration of the community slant that Hanover’s employees have inherent in them, 87 percent of the company voluntarily participated in the last United Way campaign.

“That’s nuts,” said Eppinger. “I think the average is around 16 percent. Most of these people have been with the company less than three or four years, because we’ve grown so much. That’s just crazy. It’s amazing, particularly with the newer employees.”

Tim Garvin, president and CEO of United Way of Central Massachusetts, met Eppinger when Garvin applied for the job over 10 years ago. The pair have been friends ever since.

“I’ve seen this for 10 years,” said Garvin.

“This is embedded in Fred, it’s part of his DNA. I believe it was part of the way he was raised and what he learned from his parents.

What an example for everybody across the country. I imagine his bio isn’t just the financial performance of the Hanover, which is amazing, but the life of the city and the Hanover’s working environment. I think Fred has created a culture that is extraordinary. I wish it wasn’t as unique as it seems to be.”

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have to wait with bated breath while Eppinger decides what comes next, but it is likely that whatever he chooses to do will be a net positive for the area.

“He did a great job of turning that company around and saving it,” said Mayor Joe Petty. “He’s dedicated, he’s a hard worker and he cares greatly for what he does. He’s made a huge impact on this city and he’s been very instrumental downtown, he’s done great things for this city. Hanover has grown tremendously and the city has been thankful for what he’s done here. He leaves a great legacy behind him.”

In the wake of Eppinger’s tenure at Hanover, he leaves a culture entwined in community oriented focus, which will likely remain long after he is gone.

“There is a whole generation of people that came up through that company who have seen that you can both do well and do good,” said Murray. “That is an important thing for us to encourage and hold up, that is part of his legacy. You can be successful and proactively engaged. Fred should take great pride in building that culture and being successful.”

Outside of the company, Eppinger’s fingerprints will forever be on the much needed revitalization of downtown Worcester.

“Fred created, in the wake of a failing corporation, a world-class international company,” said Siebels. “Out of the shell of a failed urban mall, he created a half-billiondollar downtown development, including a new state-of-the-art office building, a cancer center, and soon more than 300 residences, a four-star hotel, and a parking garage with green park space above it. Out of a boardedup movie theatre, he created a performing arts center that ranks among the top 50 worldwide. Fred’s legacy will be everywhere we look in Worcester. I just hope that he sticks around a while to enjoy it.”

As for Eppinger, he has spent the last 13 years turning a company around and helping to build a stronger community, “I feel great about what we’ve done and I feel great about where the company is,” said Eppinger. “I love my leadership team, I think they’re really good and they are capable. It’s never a great time to leave, but it is a good time right now because the company is so well positioned. Our stock is at an all time high, all of those good things, I feel like this is a good place to hand it off to the next person.

“Not in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to be a CEO of a company. To combine that with being the CEO of a company in the place you grew up, on some level, I feel blessed to be able to have any sort of impact on the company and the community. It’s been a gift.”

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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family, as well as to learn about them through the breeders and exhibitors who care for them.

“This gives us an opportunity to educate the public about the wonderful world of purebred dogs, and that is the focus of the Meet the Breeds event,” said Hopfenbeck. “We will have about 10 dedicated owner/hobby breeders in a special area with their dogs, specifically to let the public meet and learn about their dogs, and about dogs and dog breeds in general. We will have educational handouts and materials both about dogs in

The Worcester County Kennel Club will host its annual American Kennel Club AllBreed dog show at the DCU Center Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-29, and while the focus is naturally on the dogs, a big component of this year’s event is introducing the breeds to Worcester’s PHOTOS/JOHN ASHBEY population.

The Kennel Club is one of the oldest American Kennel Clubs in the country. It formed (and been holding dog shows) since the late 1800s and became an official AKC member club in 1927. The Kennel Club has been hosting its annual dog shows in Central Mass over the past 30 years: at the Worcester Memorial Auditorium, the former Worcester Centrum and the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Fitchburg. The event has been held at the DCU Center since 2013.

Kennel Club show chair Jill Hopfenbeck said she was general and about these encouraged to join the club by the breeder of particular breeds. We her dogs. thought that hosting “We are all united by our love of dogs,” this event was a way said Hopfenbeck. “I believe that dog breeds to encourage public are one of mankind’s most wonderful participation in our dog creations and that those breeds should be show. We love dogs nurtured and cherished. Dog shows are the place where those who love their breeds come and dog shows, and want to share that love together to compare their dogs in friendly with others.” competition.

Meet the Dogs will “I think that it is one of the few sporting be held Saturday, Nov. events where professionals and amateurs 28, noon-2 p.m. in a compete on an equal footing. Many of our most successful competitors are amateurs who designated area of the compete in dog shows as a passionate hobby.” DCU. “I really am While the dog show components of the event are the clear focal point of the weekend, excited about sharing our quirky hobby with the public,” said the Kennel Club will also be hosting several Hopfenbeck. “If you’ve ever watched the charities and vendors selling dog-related movie, “Best in Show,” you know what I supplies and products. In addition, the show mean.” will feature a “Meet the Breeds” event to give The 2000 mockumentary starred Eugene the community at large a chance to meet a Levy and Catherine O’Hara, and if the DCU variety of different breeds and learn about event is one tenth as fun as the film, it should which breed might be a good fit for their 26 W O R C E S T E R M A G A Z I N E . C O M • N O V E M B E R 1 2 , 2 0 1 5

be quite the event. Unlike the movie, the stars of the dog show are the dogs themselves.

“The dogs love to show, because they develop a special bond with the person who shows them, whether it’s their breeder, owner or a professional handler,” said Hopfenback.

“These dogs are very well socialized, they spend many weekends in close contact with

hundreds of other dogs, strange people, in noisy environments and they love it. Their time in the ring is a special time for them.”

There will be over 120 different American Kennel Club registered breeds exhibited at the show, making this a great opportunity to meet a new dog for your family.

“Since our show is in a location that is so easily accessible to the public, we wanted to take this opportunity to help the average person learn about dogs,” said Hopfenbeck.

“Dog show people love to show off and talk about their dogs, so we want to put them in touch with the interested public.”

Head to the DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-29, for the Worcester County Kennel Club’s annual American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog and Meet the Breeds event. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Who knows? You may fall in love with a breed you never even knew existed, and you don’t even have to keep your paws off.

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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Singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Tomaiolo is a realist. He owns his own business, values his privacy PHOTO SUBMITTED

and knows his priorities. He is also hopelessly committed to rock ’n roll, and creating his own version of it.

His latest band, Gorilla Pie, has a fresh new CD and plans to show it off at Ralph’s Diner Saturday, Nov. 14.

Gorilla Pie is Tomaiolo on guitar and vocals; John Docimo on keyboards, guitar and vocals; Bruce Pierce on drums; and Dave Pilling on bass and vocals.

The band with the interesting name was the brainchild of drummer Pierce, according to Tomaiolo, who said the two found musical chemistry early on in their friendship. Two of the songs on the album, “Waiting Here” and “Out of Grace,” were the duo’s first collaborations.

“Once we got that going, and realized that we wanted to put out a disc, I talked to John,” Tomaiolo said.

Docimo and Tomaiolo already have an established band, GO!, and two CDs to their credit. Why start something new?

“It just gives me more options to write more stuff, I guess,” Tomaiolo said.

Whereas GO! is a bundle of high energy bursts of two-minute hard rock bliss, Gorilla Pie pushes Tomaiolo’s envelope.

“John and I were making a conscious decision to get away from that two-minute upbeat pop thing,” Tomaiolo said. “Let’s spread our wings a little bit, y’know?

That’s kinda what happened with this record, I think.”

The opening number, “I Should’ve Known,” is a natural extension of the sound of GO! Strong distorted rhythm guitar and highrange vocals set the tone for what is to come. Tomaiolo’s style is radio-friendly, melodic hard rock, similar to bands like Cheap Trick. Much of Gorilla Pie’s CD is more musically adventurous than GO!, with a strong bow to the Beatles.

Songs like “They” and the multi-layered, ‘Vegas or Bust’ are ambitious, bringing back the deep pop sensibilities of the late ’60s.

Docimo and Tomaiolo are truly musical kindred spirits. Their styles blend seamlessly into one vision. Because of that chemistry, once Tomaiolo and Bruce decided to make a go of it, Tomaiolo automatically thought of Docimo first.

“It’s almost like by default that I called John,” Tomaiolo said. “You know how difficult it can be, trying to get the right people for an original project? That can be a source of many problems. But with John, there’s none of that. We are so beyond it at this point.”

Not only that, their styles are so similar that at times, you cannot tell which one is handling the lead vocal.

“We go to Bruce’s house and cut the drum tracks there,” Tomaiolo said. “Then everything else is recorded at my house.”

He does a lot with a little space.

“On one side of the room, I have my business,” Tomaiolo said. “And the other side of the wall is where my 24-track is, and my monitors.”

The band runs the wire snake down the hall and records in whichever room serves their purposes.

The plans for Gorilla Pie, according to Tomaiolo, are to play the showcase gig at Ralph’s, and then, well, wait until spring.

There are a couple of new songs already being put together, and GO! is also working on new material.

“What makes it great is that, even though we’re jumping back in it with GO!, Bruce has his studio, so, we can almost work on both things at the same time, Tomaiolo said.

On it goes, bouncing back and forth from one band to the other. It is an unorthodox approach, but it gives Tomaiolo and his bands unprecedented artistic freedom.

“You know, at this point, no one is in a hurry,” Tomaiolo said. “We’re just a bunch of middle-aged guys doing what we like to do.

It’s not like Capitol Records is waiting for us to put out the album, you know?”

With that kind of relaxed attitude toward his musical adventures, Tomaiolo has created a situation that allows him to follow his musical muse.

“I feel very, very lucky in the fact that I have two original bands where everyone’s aims are the same, and everyone works the way I feel you need to do it,” he said. “And nobody has a problem with it. It’s fantastic.”

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Healing Fibers: War & Peace in Worcester Joshua Lyford

Art and politics have walked hand in hand for nearly as long as humankind has existed. Art has often proven itself a useful tool in the dissemination of information, and the ability to inspire particular feelings around the issues of the day has always been a valuable resource.

themselves politically and not to worry about showing their art, selling their art or getting it rejected,” said Asbridge of the non-juried event. “As a political artist myself, I found it

“Healing Fibers: War & Peace,” which runs through the end of November at the Sprinkler Factory, seeks to combine art and political discussion here in Worcester with some far-reaching ideas, like human rights, gender, race, peace, equality and other social issues. Fibers weave the show into a cognizant whole, as they are both the focus of the art exhibition component of the month’s worth of events, but are also what founder Bayda Asbridge feels believe bring us together.

“It [‘Healing Fibers’] started last year with an idea to give artists a forum to express

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hard to exhibit my art and there were no calls to artists to address such political issues that matter to me. I assumed there other artists just like me waiting for an opening somewhere for Audacity of Peace by Nasser K.

their art to be shown.”

Last year’s event focused on violence against women, and Asbridge said it is important for “Healing Fibers” to focus on issues that she and other artists care about.

“I believe we the people can bring change if each one of us did very little or a lot,” she said.

“The ripples of activism will connect at some point and positive change will take place.”

Artists showing at the exhibition include Asbridge, Susan Black, Laura Cahalane, Gabriel Coulibaly, Gina DaCruz, Charlotte Eckler, Helga Felleisen, Ann Hanscom, Richard Jacobs, Tom Kellner, Patti Kelly, Nasser K., Randy LeSage, Mike McCool, Sarah McNamara, David Nader, Edmy Ortiz, Irina Parfenova, Lynn Simmons, Susan Swinand, Donna Talman, Monica Wagner-Elefterion, Cathy Weaver-Taylor, Robert Wilson, Nicole Xifaras and Barbara Roberts.

Roberts, a friend of Asbridge, arranged many of the speakers for the month’s events through contacts of her and her husband, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel.

“Since 2003, we have been against all of

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these Middle Eastern wars,” said Roberts.

“First, they are illegal. Second, the elected leaders of these countries are their leaders and it is not our country’s responsibly to oust them. Third, I suspect very strongly that these wars are for oil and other interests and not in the interests of the people of those countries

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Claw of the Tiger,” and freelance journalist at the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals and University of Phoenix faculty member Genevieve Fraser.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.: Claire and Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, life and crises in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Claire is a reporter for Catholic Worker and covered the refugee crisis in Syria last year, Scott wrote about those experiences in the book, “Nothing is Impossible.”

Friendly House, one of Worcester’s outstanding nonprofit community service agencies will host the st

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Galaxy of Stars banquet

Thursday, Dec. 3 • 6:30pm The Manor Restaurant, West Boylston THIS YEAR’S HONOREES Dick Maynard Andy Serrato Don Morrone Mike Paciello Alan Pettway Jack Belsito Jim Butcher Erin Gallo Ray Lauring Juanita Brown

The Galaxy is Friendly House’s signature event

to raise funds for our Youth, Teen and Family Programming, Christmas Presents, and our Annual Children’s Christmas Party as well as to honor local community leaders who exemplify Friendly House’s mission and reflect the generosity of Galaxy founder, Nick Manzello and long time champion, Ronald “Sonny” Stultz. Enjoy a delicious dinner, great raffle prizes, wonderful company and best of all – the knowledge that you are making a difference in the lives of the children and families served by Friendly House.

STUDENTS Lexi Paige Boucher (Holy Name) Luke Hanlon (Worc. Tech HS) Tickets are $50 per person and they sell out fast!

Call Susan Daly at 508-755-4362 to purchase tickets or advertise in the program.

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Footprints by Bayda Asbridge or even in our interest.

“As a wife of a combat veteran I am strongly opposed to sending our men and women in harm’s way to kill other innocent people and risk our soldiers’ lives and health - mental and otherwise - to gain some poorly understood desire of the rich and powerful.”

To illustrate that point, one of Roberts’ pieces is called “PTSD,” about a young man deeply disturbed by these wars.

“The bottom line is with nuclear weapons in our present world, we have to learn to live in peace or die,” said Roberts. “I do not believe that the return of the Messiah is going to help us as some think, I think it is up to human beings to work for world peace if we are to survive. The present wars are a great place to start.”

Head to the Sprinkler Factory, 38 Harlow St., to check out “Healing Fibers: War & Peace” for yourself. Check out the calendar of events below.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 1p.m.: Genevieve Fraser, author of “In the

Support the Worcester County Food Bank.

Bring your canned or dry food donations!

NOVEMBER 18 KEN CLARK ORGAN TRIO

Upcoming Concerts: Monday, Nov. 16, 6 p.m.: Richard Gage, architect and member of engineers for 9/11 truth. Discussion of the 9/11 commission report, investigation and conspiracy discussions. $3-10 donation requested.

Saturday, Nov. 21, 1 p.m.: Katie Green and Roger Lavallee share a story on Sekhmet, the Egyptian goddess of war.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 p.m.: Jim Welu, Director Emeritus of the Worcester Art Museum, recounts the heroic efforts of four “Monuments Men” connected with the Worcester museum, portrayed in the film of the same name, focusing on the rescue of historic monuments stolen by Nazis in World War II. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:30 p.m.: Dr. Ora Szekely, assistant professor of Political Science at Clark University speaks about understanding the civil war in Syria.

Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m.: Dr. Marty A. Barrol, retired professor of sociology and anthropology/analyst of imperialism at Assumption College discusses “Ukraine and Avoiding Nuclear War.” Saturday, Nov. 28, 1 p.m.: An afternoon with poets Richard Fox, David Williams, Jeff Cannon, Eric W., Charlotte Eckler and David Hahn.

Reporter Joshua Lyford can be reached at 508-749-3166, ext. 325, or by email at Jlyford@worcestermagazine.com.

November 25 Chorobop December 2 NEC Symphonic Winds & Chamber Singers With Navy Band Northeast December 9 Greg Abate Quartet December 16 Worcester Organ Holiday Concert Choirs of All Saints Church

Swinging, driving jazz and R&B. Clark is a three-time winner as New England Blues Society Keyboardist of the Year. Michelle Willson will emcee and add some vocals to Clark’s Hammond B3, Mike Mele on Guitar and Steve Chaggaris on Drums.

Brown Bag Concert Series Mechanics Hall 321 Main Street, Worcester 01608 508-752-5608 • www.mechanicshall.org Brown Bag Concerts are produced by Mechanics Hall and WICN 90.5FM Public Radio.

Bring your own lunch, or buy one while they last!

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Gordon Lightfoot is right.

Rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated. He draws laughs when he uses the line, referring to a death hoax several years ago, near the beginning of his concerts. The Canadian singer/songwriter is alive and well, thank you very much, even if he is betrayed at times by a weathered voice that has been regaling fans for more than 40 years.

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Not able to hit many of the high notes he once struck with ease, and appearing to battle a cold, Lightfoot had no problem entertaining the 1,600 or so fans that turned out on a rainy night to see the talented lyricist at the Hanover Theatre Tuesday, Oct. 10. Maybe it was because his 77th birthday was just around the corner. Or that his first show in the area since 1992 just happened to fall on the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the subject of one of Lightfoot’s most hauntingly beautiful songs. Or maybe it was the solid backing of a four-piece band lifted by a new lead guitarist. Fans were with Lightfoot from his opening song, 1975’s “Now and Then” up until the closing chords of the band’s encore, “Waiting for You.” In all, Lightfoot played some 25 songs, taking listeners on a tour of his “catalog,” as he called it. He spoke sparingly, but with sharp humor, and clearly connected with an audience that gave him standing ovations, thunderous applause, and even shouted out, “We love you” more than once over the roughly two-hour show, which featured a 20-minute break.

A decidedly older crowd greeted most of the night’s songs with knowing applause. Four decades of songwriting and vocal prowess were on full display - and his 12-string guitar impressed. A slightly weakened voice did nothing to take away from the show. Credit a tight-sounding band, anchored by longtime bassist Rick Haynes, who joined the band in 1969, with helping Lightfoot along.

Drummer Barry Keane and keyboardist Mike Hefferman were solid all night, and the new kid on the block, guitarist Carter Lancaster, who came on board in 2011, got in more than a few licks as the “great player” Lightfoot has called him.

Lightfoot took the audience on a tour of three decades with the first three songs: “Now and Then,” from 1975’s “Cold on the Shoulder”; “Sea of Tranquility,” from the 1980 album, “Dream Street Rose”; and “Drifters,” off “A Painter Passing Through” from 1998.

“All the Lovely Ladies,” another offering from “Cold on the Shoulder”; “Shadows,” from the 1982 album of the same name; and “Rainy Day People,” yet another ditty from “Cold on the Shoulder,” were among the next songs.

Lightfoot got toes tapping with “Let It Ride,” off of 1986’s “East of Midnight,” then slowed things down with the first song of the night off “Gord’s Gold” in 1975, “Beautiful.”

For the more casual Lightfoot fans, “Carefree Highway,” from Lightfoot’s “Sundown” in 1974, was instantly recognizable. Also noticeable, however, was the singer’s struggle to hit the refrain spot-on. It hardly seemed to matter to his fans, who clapped and cheered as he sang the opening line, “Picking up the pieces of my shattered dream.”

Lightfoot finished off the first set with three more tunes, leaving the crowd wanting more with the finisher, “Sundown,” from the 1974 album of the same name.

With a nod to Veterans Day, Lightfoot, changing from a red to blue jacket, stood on stage to open the second set with only Hefferman behind him and a black background. He sang “ Drink Yer Glasses Empty,” a poignant tune about heading off to war, from 1993’s “Waiting for You.” After singing the blue-collar, country-tinged “Sweet Guinevere,” the only song of the night off of his 1978 album, “Endless Wire,” Lightfoot observed he was playing in Worcester on the anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy.

Naturally, his haunting ode to the 29 victims, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” came next.

Lightfoot did not choose to end his show with a hit, with about nine more songs following what, for some fans, may have been the highlight. Hardly a soul left the theatre, however, and Lightfoot rewarded them with songs including “Don Quixote” (“Don Quixote,” 1972), “A Painter Passing Through,” “If You Could Read My Mind” (the 1969 hit that became Lightfoot’s first song to appear on American music charts), “Restless” (“Waiting For You,” 1993), “Baby Step Back” (“Shadows,” 1982) and “Early Morning Rain.”

After walking off stage, Lightfoot and co. reappeared to warm applause, and the singer flashed more humor, saying, “Thank you very much, but we were coming back anyway.”

“Waiting For You” proved an apt way to close out the show. It had been a long time since Lightfoot had been around Worcester. His fans had been waiting, and Lightfoot did not disappoint. With a light show that featured only changing colors behind the band, and just five musicians grouped tightly together on stage, the Hanover seemed almost like a living room, with Lightfoot’s voice sometimes barely above a whisper. And his fans hung onto every word.

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In a classic “Seinfeld” episode George explains to Elaine that a boy’s preferred method of bullying is to administer a wedgie. Asked how girls torment one another, Elaine says they simply gossip about a particular person until she develops an eating disorder.

The line draws a big laugh, but it also carries the sting of truth. How many news stories have there been about teenagers harassing one another (including via social media) to the point of triggering severe depression, an act of self-harm, or a psychotic episode?

Too many.

And it isn’t just in the U.S., folks.

The film “Breathe,” now playing at Cinema 320, brings us into a French high school where a studious, asthmatic teen, Charlie (Joséphine Japy), learns what it’s like to be on the outs with a mean girl. Sarah (Lou de Laâge) is the rebellious new student at school, a Bardot look-a-like who rolls her own hash cigarettes and weaves tales of having lived in Africa. Charlie is instantly infatuated with the worldly Sarah — her feelings an adolescent mash of wonder, envy and girl-crush — and the two become quick friends.

The course of this troubled relationship is never entirely clear, and that’s a good thing.

The early flirtation hints at the unfolding of young sexuality — honestly, I was waiting for the pillow fight — but the story turns down darker paths. Sarah is slowly revealed as an opportunistic parasite who manipulates Charlie by alternating between unconditional friendship and outright ridicule. It’s a seductress’ game, and passive Charlie is the perfect mark.

Writer-director Mélanie Laurent (best known to American audiences for her acting in “Inglourious Basterds”) shows a sure hand

with this nuanced story. She offers a glimpse into the girls’ troubled homes betraying that all is not well: Charlie’s parents’ marriage has come undone; Sarah refuses to acknowledge her unstable mother. But Laurent never allows family interactions to overwhelm or interrupt the building tension between the two girls, which is released by a singular act that will make you gasp.

“Breathe” will be shown at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday and Saturday, and at 1 and 2:50 p.m. in the Jefferson Academic Center at Clark University. *** Every time I hear grumpy Daniel Craig interviewed I assume he must be the unhappiest guy ever to play James Bond. You’d think a gig that allows you to kick ass and bed beautiful women would not be a cause for concern, since in every imaginable measurement it surpasses 99.9 percent of the world’s jobs, including writing this column.

Craig has made it quite clear the character has lost its magic for him, and if he feels it’s time to go I wish him well. I also thank him for rescuing the tuxedoed icon who had been wandering in the wilderness until he roughed up the polish a bit and brought Bond back with a moodier, grittier style in “Casino Royale.”

Now, having seen “Spectre,” I’m inclined to side with the bored actor. The film appears to be going through its Bondian motions with a hyper-inflated (two and a half hours!) sense of self and a star who actually does appear to be losing interest as the convoluted story progresses. The film boasts the usual allotment of outrageous stunts, sultry women, and a near-fatal clash with a muscle-bound assassin (former WWE star Dave Bautista from “Guardians of the Galaxy”) who uses his steel thumbnails to blind his victims before dispatching them. Instead of featuring one scene in which a building nearly collapses onto Bond, the film has two. Because … more.

I understand a big part of any current James Bond movie is paying homage to past James Bond movies, and “Spectre” is ripe with nods to its forebears, but now it’s time for 007 to brace for the future.

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If dining along Shrewsbury Street is the culinary equivalent of taking a guided bus tour through the Canadian countryside, Anokye Krom is taking an 18-hour flight to somewhere requiring an interpreter and an open mind. While one is safe and somewhat rewarding, the other redefines what you thought travel could be and leaves you with a taste for similar experiences.

Anokye Krom is located in a strip mall off Route 146 near Millbury. The dining area is brightly decorated, with lively conversation and soccer playing on multiple TVs. There is a lot to take in, but once seated and reviewing the menu, things become much clearer. From

some straightforward choices of soup, cooked fish and fried yams this Ghanaian cuisine is easy to wrap your head around once you dissect the meal.

We chose to dive in with entrees of Chofi ($11.29) and Tilapia ($11.29). The Chofi, or turkey tail, are fried chunks of the fattiest part of the turkey. They are absolutely swimming with grease, but thankfully that comes along with equal amounts of flavor. Take your crispiest turkey dinner moment from Thanksgiving and multiply it by the best fried chicken you’ve ever had and you’ll only begin to get the idea. These should be classified as a drug. In fact, in Ghana the importation of turkey tails was essentially banned in 1999 due to the intensely fatty nature of the meat.

It’s that serious.

The meal also came with a fermented ball of cornmeal. Wrapped in corn husk, the texture is the same as an empanada, but with a flavor that is sour and yeasty. It can be eaten with your hands or a fork, but dipping in the two provided hot sauces is essential.

This augments the nature of both the grains and hot sauces to make both more bearable and ultimately enjoyable. One is oil-based and reminiscent of the oily sauces at a Chinese restaurant and has a savory flavor. The other

is a pink-colored salsa that is high on heat, but also has a more distinct pepper flavor. Both require a beer to help keep the heat in control.

The whole tilapia comes with little preparation, but plenty of flavor. While a beast to deconstruct (make sure you look up techniques for getting the bones out in one go and keep an eye out afterward) the payoff comes from white flesh that is moist and wonderfully spiced with just an ever so mild heat. This dish came with a non-fermented ball of corn, resulting in a sticky, pure white ball. While mild in flavor, it absorbed all the hot sauces and fish dishes well, making for a fine accompaniment to the meal.

Two bottles of beer, Gulder ($6.59) and Star ($6.59), both Ghanaian brews, were your standard international beer fair. Mild in body and slightly malty, these were both typical of international beers.

There are some notes to eating at this restaurant beyond the food. Much of the eats are the kinds of things you dive into with your hands. To deal with this, hand soap is provided at the table with fresh bowls of water delivered with your food so you can wash as the meal progresses. Bottled water will be brought to your table (you will be charged for it).

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Modern, Italian and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine, with an emphasis on artisanal and local ingredients.

kiddos can play chef, so to speak, designing their meal how they want. They can choose from a menu featuring Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Buttered Noodles and Grilled Chicken with Marinara Dipping Sauce and sides, including broccoli, carrots, fruit or applesauce. Every time a Kids Meal is bought, until Sept. 29, 2016, Noodles & Company will donate 5 cents to No Kid Hungry, up to $100,000.

THEY HAVE THE MEAT Burncoat High School grad and Texas Roadhouse employee Bernny Correa is

representing Worcester well in the

Texas Roadhouse National Meat Cutting Challenge. Correa has advanced to

Round 2 of the competition, along with Rick Watson of Bangor, Maine and Roberto Matul of Danvers.

The trio compete against 11 other Texas Roadhouse meat cutters from Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island Friday, Nov. 5 a Burbank Ice Arena in Reading. They meet again in March in Orlando, Florida, where they will square off against other regional winners. The winner of the national competition will earn $20,000 and be crowned Meat Cutter of the Year.

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each meal offered up a pile of food. Cooking is often a gateway to other worlds, and at Anokye Krom it certainly feels like you are getting insight into another culture. There are some caveats to dining here, mainly focusing on service, which was rather slow and even inaccurate during our visit. However, there is little else like this in Worcester and it is

well worth stretching your limits and taking a taste.

If you want a nice dinner that is more of the same, perhaps with artisanal cheese from a farm you haven’t yet visited in your Range Rover, you probably know where to go in this city already. If you want to take a deep dive that your taste buds will thank you for, drive down to Anokye Krom.

Total cost, before tip, was $41.28.

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Thirsty Thursday Open Mic Night @ Dark Horse Tavern with Mark & Wibble. *Calling all fellow musicians & artists alike!* Join us down at the Dark Horse & bring your Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins, Trumpets & Xylophones & let’s have some fun :) Showcasing real live local music & talent! To RSVP a time slot in advance please send your name/time slot you’d like and e-mail (optional) to darkhorseopenmic@yahoo.com. To all other players

that want to come up to jam and don’t want to RSVP... there will be a sign-up sheet so you get to play your tunes accordingly, so don’t fret (no pun intended). Here are the times: 7 7:30 8 8:30 9 9:30 Free.

7-10 p.m. Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge. 508-7641100 or find them on Facebook.

Alvin Youngblood Hart. Alvin Youngblood Hart is the cosmic love child of Howlin Wolf and Link Wray; a master of the blues and beyond. He is a Grammy Award winner, a WC Handy Blues Winner, a two-time Living Blues award winner and has even won the Downbeat Critics’ Award for Best Blues album. He performs so much more than traditional blues however, and with his scorching trio, ‘Muscle Theory’, he’ll take you on a transformative musical journey that you can dance to. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located 35 miles NW of Boston (15

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apply. Series and other discounts apply. 7:30-10 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888 or musicworcester.org Worcester Chamber Music Society: Feed Your Soul.

With guests Emily Marvosh, contralto and Marcus Thompson, viola Performing music by Korngold, Tower and Telemann. Desserts by On the Rise Bakery Sponsored by the Worcester Historical Museum in conjunction with their exhibit “Take a Bite Out of History”, the story of food and eating in Worcester, November 5-March 12. To share our wealth of food with others, we are sponsoring a food drive in support of the Worcester County Food Bank. Please feel free to bring a canned or dry food item to either concert, in support for those in need. Adults $32, Seniors $27, Students $10, Youth under 17 free. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Congregational Church of Grafton, 30 Grafton Common, Grafton. 508217-4450, ext. 1 or worcesterchambermusic.org Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Columbia Tavern, 11 Merriam Ave, Leominster. 978-227-5874.

Chris Reddy Acoustic Loops from Hell. 8-11:30 p.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Frank Pupillo. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

Isabel Stover. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Joe Reidy. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Live Acoustic. 8-11 p.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508minutes from Rt 495) with plenty of free parking and lots of rustic 755-0879. charm. . $20 advance; $25 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bull Run Live Music. 8-11 p.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-304Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 6044. or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Thursday Open Mic Night. Now the frost is on the pumpkin, Bollywood Masala Orchestra & Dancers of India it’s the time for guitar plunkin...Join a decades old tradition of sharing perform “Spirit of India”. Music Worcester presents The and musical camaraderie in an old-fashioned fun roadhouse! P.A. and Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India, performing “Spirit support of all sorts provided, be part of the fun.... 00. 8-11 p.m. Blue of India”, a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and Plate Lounge, 661 Main St., Holden. 508-829-4566. dance being presented to the world for the first time. Rahis Bharti, Audio Wasabi. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Orchestra and Dancers of India invite you on a lively musical journey Jim Devlin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. from Rajasthan to Mumbai. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and 508-459-9035.

Dancers of India is a vision of Rahis Bharti, who invites you into Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 p.m.the world of music, dance, dynamic rhythm and spirituality that 1:30 a.m. Grille 57, 57 Highland St. 508-798-2000 or grille57.com characterizes the incredible India we know today. From an early Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg. age he was captivated by both the rich traditions and modern 978-345-5051. interpretations of his country’s signature sound and vision. Over his Karaoke Singing Contest - $500.00 prize. Qualifying career Bharti has travelled the world performing and has made each Extended Thru 11/19/2015! Karaoke contest is open to solo singers prestigious festival, concert hall or theatre into a lavish and courtly 21 years or older. Three singers selected each week to compete in stage of his own imagining. With 17 professional artists onstage, you karaoke contest finals which will begin on November 5 and run for 3 will experience the soul of a veritable feast of Indian sounds, featuring weeks. 21 singers total will compete in finals week 1. Those 21 will a mix of Indian and Western instruments such as bass drums, side be narrowed down to 12 singers for finals week 2. Those 12 will be drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium, and clarinet, among narrowed down to 6 singers for finals week 3. At the end of week many others. Your feet will soon be tapping along without you even 3 finals, 1 singer will win the Grand Prize of $500.00. There will realizing it. Adults $49, Students $17.50, Youth $7.50. Ticket fees be open karaoke starting at 9 p.m. The contest portion of the night

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The Pasture Prime Players presents “Wedding Secrets,” about a young couple’s whirlwind romance, Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Can’t make it to the show? There will be performances Saturday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m., in addition to matinees Sunday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Meet the playwright after the Nov. 14 performance. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for students. Buy tickets at the Bittersweet Country Crafts Co-op at the Activities Center, or by calling 508-248-5448. For more information, email pasture.prime.players@gmail.com.

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Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Karaoke with DJ Curtis. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

Padavano’s Idol Karaoke Contest $500 Prize. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022 or padavanosplace.com DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

DJ Tec Threat. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

and Country from the 60’s to today! 7:30-11 p.m. Fanz Sports Bar & Grille, 757 Boston Post Road E., Marlborough. 508-460-6400 or find them on Facebook.

The Kelly Girls. The Kelly Girls are a four piece all female band, full of energy and good humour! They sing and play Irish, Celtic, American and Canadian folk songs, tunes, ballads and pub songs with entertaining musicianship that audiences love. All of the girls have been performing in New England, Canada and Ireland for many years, celebrating traditional music that crosses all generations and cultures, as well as introducing original material, that one day, will certainly become your favourites too! $0. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700.

Veterans Benefit Concert featuring James Montgomery. Legendary Blues Rocker James Montgomery and his stellar band will be coming to Worcester on Friday November 13 >Friday 13 for a Veterans Benefit to help raise funds to assist local Veterans_ Thank Friday its Nat 5:30 to 7:30, Jeff Gallindo at 9pm! causes. Joining James will be the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, featuring No Cover. 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury Worcester’s own Cliff Goodwin & Mitch Chakour along with the St. 508-753-4030.

Johnny Winter Legacy Band feat. Grammy winning producer Paul Esseks | Of the Trees | Soohan | Uncle Bob | Double Nelson. Rounding out the evening’s performers will be Danny Klein S. 21+ doors: 6p music: 9p $12 cover $12. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric of the J Geils Band, Barry Goudreau former Boston guitarist As well, Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

Nashville performer and New England bred singer Ayla Brown, Jon Bill McCarthy Every Friday at Barbers Crossing North. Butcher John Cafferty & “Tunes” Antunes from John Cafferty & the Now catch Bill McCarthy playing his heart out every Friday at Barbers Beaver Brown Band and finally Fly Amero of Orleans. Tickets for North (Sterling, MA) @6:30pm Visit: BillMcCarthyMusic.com for info. veterans, friend & families are available in the balcony for $20.00 & Free! 6:30-9:30 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, $25.00 each. Please check us out on FB at V is for Veterans. 7:30-11 Sterling. 978-422-8438. p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-0888.

Christian Music Cafe Night. Our Friday nights feature a host Andy Cummings & Swingabilly Lounge. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Rye of artists, both regional and national, sharing the Grace and Love & Thyme, 14 Monument Sqare, Leominster. 978-534-5900. of God! Oct 2 - Open Mic (come share your gifts & talents) Oct Blue Honey. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North 9 - Kira Ministry kiraministry.com Oct 16 - Chris Schact - “Songs to Grafton. 508-839-6106. & from the King ... Songs of Sovereignty & Proximity” Oct 23 - Risen Karaoke & Dance Party. DJ & Dancing 12:30am - 2am Free.

East - Christian band from New Mexico Oct 30 - Fire in the Spirit - A 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508night of music and ministry in the Holy Spirit with Rev Tom Rosso 439-9314.

Nov 6 - Rich O’Reilly - reverbnation.com/richoreilly Nov 13 - Saved Michael Spaulding. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar &

By Scarlet/Youth Night - Young Christian Rock band will lead us in Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580. praise and worship Nov 20 - The Cashmans - National recording Mozart & Jenkins. Assabet Valley Mastersingers with full artists thecashmans.org/ Nov 27 - Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday orchestra conducted by AVM Artistic Director Robert P. Eaton will Dec 4 - The Sky Family - Celtic Christian from Prince Edward Island present W.A. Mozart’s renowned “Requiem in d” and a joyous new - theskys.org Dec 11 - Raging Grace - Dynamic Blues & Rock with a work by Karl Jenkins--”Te Deum”. Vocal soloists are soprano Elissa message of Gods Grace raginggrace.com/ Dec 18 - Mill Christmas Alvarez; mezzo Margaret Lias; tenor Matthew Anderson; and baritone Special - Paul Lesperance and family bring tidings of comfort and joy Thomas Jones. $25; $20 senior/student; Advance discount $3 . 8-10 Dec 25 - Closed for Christmas Holiday Free. 7-10 p.m. Mill Church p.m. St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Westboro, 70 West Main St. Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury. 508-360-6050 or millchurch.org (Route 30),, Westborough. 978-562-9838 or avmsingers.org Lisa Marie. Come down and enjoy a night out in the Canal District Paul Thorn. Maybe it’s because Paul Thorn is an ex-prizefighter listening to great live music! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, and the son of a pentecostal preacher, but they say that attending 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353. one of his concerts is like “taking a 6-pack to church!” Proof to that Robbin’ the Girl. Come enjoy acoustic cover duo Robbin’ the can be found by listening to his song “Mission Temple Fireworks Girl’s debut performance at Fanz Sports Bar and Grill in Marlborough! Stand.” The first thing you notice is the voice, distinctively soulful Female lead vocals, playing acoustic Rock, Classic Rock, Top 40’s and funky, of a man who has walked a long, hot span over dusty

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Mississippi country roads. For an artist you may never have heard of, Paul has had a long successful career working with musical giants like Sting, Bonnie Raitt, John Prine and Huey Lewis to name a few.

Artists like Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith and Sawyer Brown, have covered his songs, but, no one sounds like Paul. “Paul is one of my favorite artists!” - Bonnie Raitt The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located 35 miles NW of Boston (15 minutes from Rt 495) with plenty of free parking and lots of rustic charm. . $25 advance; $30 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Live Bands. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

Dirty Deeds. The ultimate AC/DC tribute is back! A great show you won’t want to miss! ($5 cover) 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Dj Darren & Double D. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Doctor Robert. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900.

Ed Sullivans. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350.

Karaoke. Karaoke by DJ Nancy of Star Sound Entertainment 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Danger Zone Saloon, 948 Main St., Warren. 413436-7115.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Fitchburg.

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Take Two. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury St. 774-243-1100.

The Automatics. Rockabilly Blues & Roots Rockin Swing...The place will be jumpin 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877.

The City Boys. Johnny Romance and Chris “The Captain” Coombs Acoustic Duo, playing all your favorites from the 60’s thru today. 9 p.m.-midnight The GazBar Sports Grill, 1045 Central St., Leominster. loveshackmusic.com We & Mrs Jones at Sahara. We & Mrs Jones rock joint with the incredible vocals of Maddie Jones, the cool guitar of Dan Hunt, the rock solid drums of Bill MacGillivray, the super grooooovy sounds of Jim Heffernan on the organ with his vintage lesley and the bottom being held down on bass by Gail Hunt. This band has been adding new fun tunes to their bag of tricks, don’t miss them at a fun place, with plenty of dance space, good drinks & good friends! 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508798-2181.

Moonshine Unplugged. 9:30-12:30 p.m. Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

“Blueswitch” jump blues/dancing. BlueSwitch returns to Vincents for an evening of Blues, Jump Blues and Dancing. A wonderful venue, warm cozy and plenty of room to dance! Free. 10

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DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-7550879.

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Worcester Chamber Music Society: Feed Your Soul.

With guests Emily Marvosh, contralto and Marcus Thompson, viola Performing music by Korngold, Corigliano and Telemann. Desserts provided by On the Rise Bakery Sponsored by the Worcester Historical Museum in conjunction with their exhibit “Take a Bite Out of History”, the story of food and eating in Worcester, November 5-March 12. To share our wealth of food with others, we are sponsoring a food drive in support of the Worcester County Food Bank. Please feel free to bring a canned or dry food item to either concert, in support for those in need. Adults $32, Seniors $27, Students $10, Youth under 17 free. Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm St. 508-217-4450, ext. 1 or worcesterchambermusic.org Hip Swayers Trio. Next week BirchTree is celebrating one year of bringing us the staff of life - hips will add to the good cheer already there! Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birchtree Bakery, 138 Green St. 774243-6944.

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 Student Recital at Pakachoag Music School. Come support our students as they entertain the audience with their many talents! Free - Donations gratefully accepted. 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester, The Great Hall, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 508-791-8159 or pakmusic.org New England Junglists United “producer’s showcase” ft. Spinscott. Calling out to All massive! All crews! All Junglists!

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permanent bonds, squash beefs and move our music forward in New England and beyond. Grassroots style organization on the local/ regional level with our sights set on bringing the best of New England to the rest of the U.S. and the World! Every month we bring together Junglists from around the entire region (MA, RI, NH, ME, CT and VT). We kick-off every United with free food, drink specials, and a open-decks DJ Throwdown (All DJ’s! If you are not featured in the showcase you are encouraged to bring your music and throwdown with us) for all New England Junglists from 7-830pm, followed by the Showcase of featured artists from 830p-Close. So, show up early and support! Our United show’s are widely known for showcasing killer talent, the best music, great people, positive vibes and amazing venues! Let’s continue to build the momentum and keep the vibes flowing! This month we are bringing you our “Producer’s Showcase” featuring some of the most prolific Jungle/DnB producer’s in New England along with a one-of-a-kind live Performance experience from the one SPINSCOTT! SPINSCOTT (Jungle Plus Drums) Dynamix Records / Faction Digital Recordings / Jungletrain.net Elm Imprint & Digital Links: http://www.facebook.com/spinscott http://www. youtube.com/spinscott http://www.soundcloud.com/spinscott BIO: Spinscott is a DJ, producer, and lifelong drummer who created and regularly performs a format called Jungle Plus Drums. Each unique DJ set features 100% Certified Organic Loop-Free Jungle played live on the drum machine, combined with mixing of original & classic tracks on CDJs and real-time drum rhythms played with the music.

Attracting international attention through his “Live Jungle MPC” video series that showcases freestyle jungle on the drum machine, Spinscott currently has over 2,300 subscribers and 200,000+ views on his Youtube channel. He also has official charting releases on multiple labels including: The Rhythmic Induction EP, Limbic System/Trust Me, and the recent footwork jungle tracks Blow My Mind and No Control on Dynamix Records, and Lights/Achromatic on Faction Digital. Spinscott also hosts the weekly Jungle Plus Drums show on jungletrain.net. Since the mid 1990s, Spinscott has been actively involved in the Jungle / Drum N’ Bass music scene, and has performed countless DJ sets around the USA with demand for performances now spanning the globe. Most shared MPC video: Live MPC Jungle / DnB (#30) on Official FB Artist Page (Over 2,700 organic shares, 370,000+ reach) - https://www.facebook. com/spinscott/videos/498655496959082/ Most popular MPC video on Youtube: Spinscott - Live Jungle / Drum N Bass MPC (#7) on Youtube - https://youtu.be/nPRcoQCHVbM Latest Release on Beatport: Spinscott _ Ocular Vol. 1 feat. Lights & Achromatic (Faction Digital Recordings) New England Junglists Producer’s Showcase: Space Journey (Diode) And your resident MC Elijah Divine and the return of our very Special guest Ras Clergy Man aka “Brilliance!” Photography by Firstname Lastname Photography 21+ Only w/Proper ID only $10 Admission at the Door Join the Group for info on specials, discounts and guest list privileges. $10. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

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 Around Midnight. Come down and enjoy a night out in the Canal District listening to great live music! N/A. 7-10 p.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St., 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

Outrageous Greg’s Crazy Karaoke. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Martys pub, .

Wachusett Music Series Presents: The Kennedys with special guests Chris and Meredith Thompson. $18 in advance $20 day of show. 7-10 p.m. First Church of Sterling, 6 Meetinghouse Road, Sterling. 978-365-2043 or wachusettmusic.net Joseph Reed & the Synergy Band. Rock with big sound! $5

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Donation. 7:30-10 p.m. !Cafe con Dios!, Main Room, 22 Faith Ave., Auburn. 508-579-6722.

SPM Concert - The Russian Tradition. Everyone loves Russian orchestral music! Passion, lyricism, virtuosity, and deeply probing emotionalism define the Russian spirit as expressed by its genius composers. A complete experience for the heart and mind. Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain Gliere Harp Concerto ~ Charles Overton, solo harp Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 Soloist Charles Overton is a student at Berklee College of Music, where he is a regular performer with the Berklee Global Jazz Institute as he pursues a degree in music performance. He plays frequently with Boston-area orchestras, and you might recognize him from last season when he performed several times with SPM as a member of

Album (Raise A Ruckus) and 1999 Instrumentalist of the Year at the WAMA Awards, as well as being a multiple winner in 1997 and 1998, receiving ten awards, including Songwriter of the Year. Vetted is the first nationally recognized wounded warrior band in the US. They tour all over the nation, playing on military bases, and veterans functions for wounded warriors and their family. Their mission is to empower wounded warriors through a non-clinical form of therapy using music as their weapon against various disabilities with focus on suicide prevention, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury ). The Persuasions - From their humble beginning of singing on the streets of Brooklyn, New York in 1962, the earthy gospel infused voices of the legendary Persuasions have become a living American musical treasure celebrating 53 years in the art of a cappella singing. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-totable restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located about 35 miles NW of Boston (15 min. from Rt. 495) with plenty of free parking and rustic charm. . $50 advance; $55 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978-425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Drive South. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Simple Man Saloon, 119 High St., Clinton. 978-365-1949.

Madison Avenue. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Rye & Thyme, 14 Monument Square, Leominster. 978-534-5900.

Office Party Band. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The Mill 185, 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston. 774-261-8585.

The Short Short Story Film Festival will be held The Dots. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Olde Post Office Pub, 1 Ray St., North Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14, 7-11 p.m.

Grafton. 508-839-6106. at the Sprinkler Factory, second floor, 38 Harlow St., Live Bands. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Worcester. Enjoy this competitive, international festival of films that tell a story in fewer than six minutes. There is a Gardner. 978-669-0122. suggested donation of $10. For more information, contact Saturday Night Live Jazz. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Pho Dakao, 593 Toni Marie Pennacchia, creative director of MergingArts Park Ave. 617-803-5016 or phodakao.com Productions, at mergingarts@gmail.com, or by phone at The Shaggers. No cover. Great food and pizza. Come on out and 401-359-2576. You can also visit mergingartsproductions. have a ball dancing. 0. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 com or sprinklerfactory.com.

Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484.

Benny Sharoni. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. the orchestra. Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture one hour prior to the 9Teen. $5. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. performance, with guest lecturer David W.Bailey. Free for students 508-853-1350. grades 12 and under; Adults - $25; Seniors - $20. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Ben Cote Band. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Partner’s Pub, 970 South St., Hudson High School, Auditorium, 69 Brigham St., Hudson. 978-562- Fitchburg. 978-345-5051.

0939 or eventbrite.com Best - Live Bands. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed The Joan Cleary Groove Jazzed Up Pop & Popped Up St., Marlborough. 508-439-9314.

Jazz. 7:30-11 p.m. Pho Dakao, 593 Park Ave. 508-756-7555.

Custard Pie. The ultimate Zeppelin tribute!! ($5 cover) 9 Brett Casavant. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Blueprint New American Bar & p.m.-12:30 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Grill, 9 Village Square, Westminster. 978-668-5580.

Northborough. 508-842-8420.

Devens Rock 4 Warriors Benefit Concert. A benefit concert DJ Pete Blaze. Dance the night away with DJ Pete blaze every for wounded veterans presented by Raising Raiders in association Saturday night. No cost 21+, Drink specials. No cost, 21+. 9 with The Bull Run Concert Series. Featuring GE Smith & Bill Kirchen, p.m.-12:30 a.m. Drafter’s Sports Cafe, 325 Chase Ave, Dudley. 508The Persuasions and Vetted, America’s decorated Wounded Warrior 671-9053.

Band. Join the Bull Run as we raise funds for our wounded warriors Far From Eden. Far From Eden plays live at the PACC of Webster, at this eclectic evening of outstanding musicians paying tribute to MA! Plenty of parking, great dance floor, and a perfect night out our vets. 50% of your ticket purchase goes directly to Wounded with modern to classic rock from Adele to Zeppelin! 9 p.m.-midnight Warriors. Headlining the show are the Masters of the Telecaster, GE Polish American Citizens Club (PACC), 37 Harris St., Webster. 508Smith & Bill Kirchen and joining in will be The Persuasions and rock 943-9716 or find them on Facebook. band Vetted, the first nationally recognized all wounded warrior band. Karaoke. shangrilarestaurant.net/ Chinese & Japanese Restaurant GE Smith - Through his six hit-making years with Hall & Oates, his 9 p.m.-midnight Shangri La, 50 Front St. 508-798-0888. decade long run as Saturday Night Live Band Leader, his touring Secret Sage. Sounds Like: Rusted Root, Old Crow Medicine Show, stints with Bob Dylan, and his work with David Bowie, Peter Wolf Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band Keeping the Dead alive. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and Mike Myers, GE Smith is widely hailed as a modern master of Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. the Telecaster. In his honor, Fender created a new Artist’s Series Soundtrack to Monday. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Tele. Bill Kirchen first gained renown as lead guitarist and vocalist Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. for Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen, where the resonant The Invaders. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Rivalry’s Sports Bar, 274 Shrewsbury twang of his battered Telecaster drove “Hot Rod Lincoln” into the Top St. 774-243-1100.

Ten. He’s played guitar on recordings and performances with Nick Little Red & The Riders at Vincent’s. Don’t miss the last Lowe, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Ralph Stanley, area appearance of Little Red & The Riders until spring/summer Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Danny Gatton and Hoyt Axton. He won 2016. Back when the band was first starting out in 1999, they played the 2000 Rock/ Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year, Roots Rock Vincent’s every Thursday for a couple of years- they return now for

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their last show before Little Red hops off to a Caribbean island for the winter. Come on our out jump & swing the night away! 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

DJ (21+) Canal. N/A. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Canal Restaurant & Bar, 65 Water St. 508-926-8353.

DJ Reckless. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Perfect Game Sports Grill and Lounge, 64 Water St. 508-792-4263.

DJ’s. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Banner Pub, The, 112 Green St. 508-7550879.

The Babe Pino Band *Blues/Dancing*. 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Padavano’s Place, 358 Shrewsbury St. 774-823-3022.

Worcester Jazz Collective @ Sahara. Worcester Jazz Collective plays Sahara Restaurant every 4th Saturday of the Month! Deconstructed Standards and Originals. Free. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sahara Cafe & Restaurant, 143 Highland St. 508-798-2181 or worcesterjazzcollective.com

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Assumption College HumanArts Organ Recital. The Assumption College HumanArts series presents an organ recital

by Dr. Craig Cramer, Professor of Organ at the University of Notre Dame. Please join us for a reception in the Lauring Community Room following the concert. This concert is free and open to the public.

Free. 2-3:30 p.m. Assumption College: Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 500 Salisbury St. Gioia Duo featuring Cherry Kim, Cello & Marcio Candid, Violin. Program: Handel-Halvorsen, Passacaglia; Ravel, Sonata for Violin & Cello and Kodaly, Douw for Violin & Cello, Op.7 The Gioia Duo inspire audiences through musical and verbal dialogue. Violinist Marcio Candido is currently a doctoral candidate in violin. Cellist Cherry Kim is also a doctoral candidate, had been a Tanglewood Music Festival Fellow and performed recitals in the U.S., Canada, China and Ukraine. Included with admission. Free for members. 3-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-8696111, ext. 124.

SPM Concert - The Russian Tradition. Everyone loves Russian orchestral music! Passion, lyricism, virtuosity, and deeply probing emotionalism define the Russian spirit as expressed by its genius composers. A complete experience for the heart and mind. Mussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain Gliere Harp Concerto ~ Charles Overton, solo harp Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 Soloist Charles Overton is a student at Berklee College of Music, where he is a regular performer with the Berklee Global Jazz Institute as he pursues a degree in music performance. He plays frequently with Boston-area orchestras, and you might recognize him from last season when he performed several times with SPM as a member of the orchestra. Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture one hour prior to the performance, with guest lecturer David W.Bailey. Free for students grades 12 and under; Adults - $25; Seniors - $20. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Mill Pond School Westborough, Auditorium, 6 Olde Hickory Path, Westborough. 978-562-0939 or eventbrite.com Chris Jason, A tribute to Frank Sinatra. Beatniks welcomes entertainer Chris Jason for and evening with Frank. Celebrating Sinatra...the man and the music. 5pm-8pm. Hope you can join us for Sinatra Sunday. Free admission. 5-8 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

Sinatra Sunday. Join us for Sinatra Sunday. Entertainer Chris Jason brings Frank to the Beatniks stage. Celebrating Sinatra...the man and the music. Free admission. 5-8 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877.

The McCreits at 5pm, then Andy Cummings at 8:30pm.

5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-7534030.

Jim’s Sunday Blues Jam. Every week, Jim Perry hosts the best blues jam around, and brings in very special guest performers.

No cover. 6-10 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-8531350.

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Open Mic Sundays @ Plaza Azteca! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/ Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 6-9 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 539 Lincoln St. Funky Jazz Jam Sundays. 21 plus First, and Third Sundays!

More info on Facebook. Free. 7-11 p.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

Roberto Morbioli. Roberto Morbioli plays the Blues. He can breathe fire from his ax like a young Clapton or Stevie Ray. Crowded, noisy bars hush a bit when he steps up and folks look around to see who this is making such a holy wail. Roberto was born in Verona, Italy and picked up the guitar when he was very young. He has played at some of the biggest European festivals like: Amsterdam Blues Festival, New Orleans Music Festival in Ascona and Sanremo Blues Festival. He has performed in the USA at B.B. King’s Blues club in Memphis, and Antone’s in Austin, Texas. In 1991 he founded his own band MORBLUS (more blues) which brought him critical recognition and awards. His personality and unique playing style shine through all his interpretations so much that, even while recalling the styles of blues greats such as Freddy King, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, T. Bone Walker, Steve Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton, you see and hear that every note coming out of this Italian bluesman is coming straight from his big heart. And it’s so infectious that you’re caught up in it before you realize what’s happening. Morbioli’s guitar playing is nothing short of magic, and as a singer, his powerful voice recalls Sam Cook, O.V. Wright, Little Milton, Otis Redding, Robert Cray and Donny Hathaway. You don’t even think about it, you just know that the blues flow so naturally for Roberto Morbioli, and his guitar playing and vocals are so polished, he sounds as if he grew up closer to Chicago than Verona, Italy. The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-totable restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located 35 miles NW of Boston (15 minutes from Rt 495) with plenty of free parking and lots of rustic charm. . $18 advance; $23 day of show. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Bull Run Restaurant, Sawtelle Room, 215 Great Road, Shirley. 978425-4311 or tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Blue Light Bandits. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Michael’s Cigar Bar, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035.

Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

Sunday Dead Night. 21 plus. We will be featuring a different Grateful Dead Tribute Band every Sunday! Before the show we will film a Walking Dead episode, starting with the 1st one our first night!

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629.

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Blue Mondays - Live Blues. 8:30-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122.

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.

Hip Swayers Deluxe. Enjoy another edition of drink and sway Mondays - early show! No Cover - CD’s for $5. 8-11 p.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

Trivia Night! No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Storytime. Join us every week for storytime. Visit www.bn.com for details. Free. 11-11:30 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Millbury, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike, Millbury. 508-865-2801 or bn.com Richard Hughes delights audiences with his “Silent

Blues Society Keyboardist of the Year. Michelle Willson will emcee and add some vocals to Clark’s Hammond B3, Mike Mele on Guitar and Steve Chaggaris on Drums. The Brown Bag Concert Series has been providing high quality performances, free to the general public, for 32 years! Seating is cabaret style so you can enjoy your own “brown bag” lunch or buy one at the Hall while they last! Concerts are broadcast live on WICN 90.5 FM and stream at wicn.org. Goodwill

The Clark University Concert Choir performs Friday, Nov. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Atwood Hall, Daniel’s Theater, 950 Main St., Worcester. The concert is free to the public. For more information, email clarkarts@clarku.edu or call 508-793-7356.

Movie Piano.” Richard Hughes delights audiences with his “Silent Movie Piano.” He has compiled many silent movie scores taken from authentic “Mood Music” that was played during the 1920’s. We will screen Charlie Chaplin’s 1927 classic “The Clown” with Mirna Kennedy and Harry Crocker. Richard adds the drama with his silent movie piano Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

Tuesday Night at the Movies. Great place to enjoy a movie, have a beverage and relax. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877.

Vertigo Trivia Night. Free to play and great prizes! Free. 7-10 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558.

Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Greendale’s Pub with Bill McCarthy Local Musicians Showcase! To check the schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Greendale’s Pub, 404 W Boylston St. 508-853-1350 or find them on Facebook.

Dam Chick Singer. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

C.U.Next Tuesday! Tunes in the Diner with DJ Poke Smot and Special Guests every Tuesday Night! No cover.

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508753-9543.

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.

Open Mic Tuesday w/ Key Performance. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

donations support the concert series. Free Admission. Dry or Canned Food Donations Encouraged. Noon-1 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-752-5608 or mechanicshall.org Amanda Cote. Amanda Cote plays a weekly show every Wednesday at The Westender, starting at 5. Open to the public, free, all ages. Free. 5-8 p.m. The Westender, 493 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough. 508-485-1185 or thewestendermarlboro.com Meet the Author/ Book Signing. Meet Susan McDaniel, who is the author of Living at the City’s Green Edge: Bancroft Heights A Planned Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts. Free. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road. 508-753-8183, ext. 301.

Eggy | Neighborhood Formula. Eggy eggy.livemusic@gmail. com Eggylivemusic.bandcamp.com youtube.com/eggylivemusic reverbnation.com/eggylivemusic Eggy is the group that brings balance to your musical breakfast. These four gents will get you down and dirty, and clean as a whistle. The band displays its wide influential range through their songs and improvisations. Eggy is known for its technical progressive abilities as well as their reflective lyrical pieces. Live performances feature the band expressing their musicianship through improvisation in funk, rock n’ roll, and jazz fusion styles. Neighborhood Formula 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Electric Haze, 26 Millbury St. 508-799-0629 or find them on Facebook.

Take Down The Wall Cafe November 2015. Monthly 3rd Wednesdays Open Mike bringing people with & without disabilities together to share creativity. All performing arts welcome. Free refreshments. Sign up to perform at the door with Emcee Nat Needle.

Free - donations accepted. 6:30-8 p.m. Alternatives Worcester Satellite, Coffeehouse Room, 454 Grove St. 508-579-5997 or natneedle.com Game Night! Indoor Cornhole, Darts, Cards, Board games. All New Night! Indoor Cornhole. Brand new boards and bags. Set up inside so we can play in any weather. Free to play.

Serious fun, come check it out! Darts, New board games added, Videos games and more. 7-10 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877.

Karaoke w/ Toby. Free. 7-11 p.m. Vintage Grille, 346 Shrewsbury St. 508-752-0558.

Wednesday Night Open Mic/Local Musicians’ >Wednesday 18 Showcase w/ Bill McCarthy @ Guiseppe’s. To check the Brown Bag Concert: Ken Clark Jazz Organ Trio. Swinging, schedules and open slots visit: Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World on driving jazz and R&B! Clark is a three-time winner as New England Facebook Bill McCarthy (originator of the “Half-Hour Sets!”) is your

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host at another great Open Mic Night! Email Bill McCarthy to reserve it at: openmcc@verizon.net (make sure you put “open mic” in the email’s “subject box”) Network * Collaborate * Learn. Over sixty different musicians regularly support my open mic nights all are friendly and supportive -- and many are: * Former or Currently Signed Recording Artists * Award-Winning Pro’s or Semi-Pro’s * Regularly Gigging Paid-Performers * Published Songwriters * Recording Studio Owner/Operators * Combinations of any and/or all of the above. To check the schedules and open slots visit Facebook. Any slot marked as “open” usually is! Free! 7:30-10:30 p.m. Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northborough. 508-393-4405 or find them on Facebook.

The Worcester Jazz Collective @ Nick’s (Monthly Residency). Worcester Jazz Collective plays every 3rd Wednesday of the month! Come hear a progressive and fresh take on jazz standards, feel the energy and groove of our original compositions, right here at Nick’s. Free. 8-11 p.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030 or worcesterjazzcollective.com Worcester Jazz Collective. No Cover. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

Karaoke. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St. 508-3046044.

Karaoke w/ Royal Crown. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750.

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ADC Performance Center (@ The Artist Development Complex), 18 Mill St., Southbridge. 508-764-6900 or adcmusic.com Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton. 508-849-3300 or annamaria.edu ArtsWorcester, Call For Art: ArtsWorcester 12th Annual College Show, Through Dec. 20; Call For Art: Now! New Works, New Artists!, Through Jan. 15, 2016; Leslie Graff:Volumes; Carlotta Miller: House Collides With A School Bus Joan Ryan: Words Can Only Point; Lesia Sochor: A Needle and a Spool of Thread, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 20. Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Free. 660 Main St. 508-755-5142 or artsworcester.org Asa Waters Mansion, Admission: $3 for guided tour $7-10 for tea. 123 Elm St., Millbury. 508-865-0855 or asawaters.org Assumption College: Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, 500 Salisbury St. 508-767-7272 or assumption.edu Booklovers’ Gourmet, “Journeys of the Soul”, paintings by Ann C. Rosebrooks and Susan Emerson-Hill, Through Nov. 28. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232 or er3.com Clark University: University Gallery, Hours: noon-5 p.m.

Sunday, closed Monday - Tuesday, noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, noon-5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. 950 Main St. 508-793-7349 or 508-7937113 or clarku.edu Clark’s Cafe and Art On Rotation Gallery, Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday - Saturday. Admission: Free for gallery. 310 High St., Clinton. 978-549-5822 or 978-365-7772 or aorgallery.com College of the Holy Cross: Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness | Part II, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 18. Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday. 1 College St. 508-793-3356 or holycross. edu Danforth Museum of Art, Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed

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Monday - Tuesday, noon-5 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 508-620-0050 or danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium, Cool Moves: The Artistry of Motion, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Jan. 10; Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays, Wednesdays, through Dec. 16. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.

Admission: $14.00 adults; $10 for children ages 2-18, college students with IDs & senior citizens. Children under 2 & EcoTarium members free.

Additional charges apply for Tree Canopy Walkway, Explorer Express Train, planetarium programs & other special program. 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700 or ecotarium.org Fisher Museum Harvard Forest, 324 N. Main St., Petersham.

978-724-3302 or harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu Fitchburg Art Museum, Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, noon-4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. 978-345-4207 or fitchburgartmuseum.org Fitchburg Historical Society, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Tuesday, 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, closed Thursday - Saturday. 50 Grove St., Fitchburg. 978-345-1157 or fitchburghistory.fsc.edu Fitchburg State University: Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. fitchburgstate.edu Framed in Tatnuck, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 1099 Pleasant St. 508-770-1270 or framedintatnuck.com Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978-4563924 or fruitlands.org Gallery of African Art, Hours: closed Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Donations accepted. 62 High St., Clinton. 978-265-4345 or 978-598-5000x12 or galleryofafricanart.org Highland Artist Group, 113 Highland St. highlandartistgroup. com Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Hours: 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Museum of Russian Icons, Hours: closed Sunday - Monday, 11-3 a.m. Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 11-3 a.m. Friday, 9-3 a.m. Saturday. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (59 +), $7; Students, $5; Children 3-17, $5; Children <3, Free.

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Watkins, and the Origins of Old Sturbridge Village, Through Jan. 15, 2016; Bounty: Thanksgiving, Sundays, Saturdays, through Nov. 26; Scout Day, Saturday. Admission: $7 - $20 charged by age. Children under 3 free. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge. 800-7331830 or 508-347-3362 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: Open Exhibit (No Theme Requirement), Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Nov. 17 - Nov. 24. 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. 508-346-3341 or qvcah.org Rollstone Studios, Hours: 11-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday - Saturday. Admission: free.

633 Main St., Fitchburg. 978-348-2781 or rollstoneartists.com Salisbury Mansion, Hours: closed Sunday - Wednesday, 1-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Friday - Saturday. 40 Highland St. 508-7538278 or worcesterhistory.org SAORI Worcester Freestyle Weaving Studio, 18 Winslow St. 508-757-4646 or 508-757-0116 or saoriworcester.com Sprinkler Factory, 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

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Adults, $9 Seniors & $7 Youth, free to Members & Children under. 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111 or towerhillbg.org Worcester Art Museum, Static Variations: Blue x 2 by Terri Priest. This Master Series celebrates the work of beloved Worcester artist, Terri Priest (1928-2014). It highlights her painting Static Variations: Blue x 2 (1971-72), a diptych of arrow-shaped fields of blue and alternating black and white stripes, which together create a pulsating visual effect. In its rigorous exploration of optical stimuli, the painting appears to have much in common with Op Art, yet Priest refused her contemporaries’ rejection of content for form. Instead, she saw her artwork as deeply connected to larger social issues.

Priest was active in the Civil Rights movement, and paintings such as Static Variations: Blue x 2 emerged from her activism: “My works are politically motivated-that’s not an overstatement,” she explained. “For every white line there was a black line. One plus one is equal to more than two.” Free with Museum admission. Art Since the Mid-20th Century, Through Dec. 31; Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through March 6; Nude Drawing in the Galleries, Thursdays, through Nov. 19; Pierre Bonnard, Dining Room in the Country, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through May 1; Veiled Aleppo, Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through June 5; Art Cart!

Knights!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Art Cart! Renaissance Court!, Saturdays, through Dec. 26; Community Day: Global Art & Music, Saturday; Zip Tour: The Helmets of Knights!, Saturday; Sunday Tours, Sundays, through June 26; Tour of the Month: Portraiture: Styles and Stories, Wednesday. 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, Exhibition: Worcester Architecture: Lost & Found, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Nov. 21; The Bowl Show, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Dec. 5. 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. 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, Temples of Thailand : Photographs by Susan Sedgwick, Through Dec. 18. 100 Institute Road. wpi.edu

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Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, January 4 - Sunday, December 31. Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Escape at Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave Worcester MA Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Clubs Showtimes: Friday 9pm-Saturdays 8pm -$20pp Reservations Recommended at 800-401-2221 Prices: $20 Fri/Sat pp except Special Events Drinks and Appetizers available in the show room Full Dinner Available before Show in Restaurant $5off with College ID and Reservations 2 for 1 Active Military or Veterans and Reservations $4 off with Dinner Receipt and Reservations. Fri & Sat Nov 13th & 14th Greg Howell Maya Manion and friends Special Event Friday Only Nov 20thFundraiser for Operation Friendship $25pp. $20 per person except Special Events. 8 p.m.-midnight Park Grill and Spirits, Comedy Room, 257 Park Ave. Call 800-401-2221 or visit beantowncomedy.com 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.

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 Clark New Play Festival. Six new plays by Clark Undergraduates - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Tuesday, November 3 - Saturday, November 21. The idea behind this collaborative project is to create a hands-on learning environment where the playwrights can really see what’s working in their writing and how a play in progress is produced. It’s a unique opportunity for students to be involved in part of the development process that people rarely see anymore. Professional theatres rarely mount progressive workshops and instead go straight from a reading of a play to making a decision as to whether to fully mount a piece or not. Free with College ID, $5 for general public. 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Clark University: Little Center, Michelson Theater, 950 Main St. Call 508-793-7356.

Pilgrim Soul Productions - The Beauty Queen of Leenane - Fridays, Saturdays, Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 14. Martin McDonagh’s dark Irish comedy directed by

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Aimee Kewley. Featuring: Lida McGirr, Lorna Nogueira, James Lamoureux, and Cliff Blake. Performances: November 6, 7, 13 and 14, at 7:30 PM and November 15 at 2:00 PM. A searing look into the complicated relationship between an elderly mother and her caretaker daughter in a small, isolated town in the west of Ireland.

True to McDonagh’s usual form, nothing is as it seems in this black comedy. Please note: This play deals with mature subject matter. Regular - $20; Seniors - $18; Groups - $16. 7:30-10 p.m.

Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: GB and Lexi Singh Performance Center, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-296-0797.

Stand-Up Comedy - Mondays, Monday, November 9 - Monday, December 7. Are you interested in performing, writing or producing comedy? In this introduction to stand-up comedy course you will learn how to get material and write a joke from set-up to punch line. You’ll also gain knowledge about creating your own style, doing impressions, writing song parodies and secret comedy formulas, getting a gig, booking a show, getting an audition and dealing with hecklers. There will be a chance to perform at an actual comedy show, appear on cable TV, and listen to a guest speaker. Give this course as a gift or take it as a stress buster. $89. 7-9 p.m.

Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St. Visit trainnow.qcc.edu Troika Ranch’s SWARM - Thursday, November 12 - Saturday, November 14. Troika Ranch’s SWARM SWARM is an immersive, multimedia installation/performance that uses simple visual and aural stimuli to call the audience and performers into collective action. Principles of emergence - the underlying system that governs the flocking of birds, evolution, and other natural phenomena - are the means by which an audience actively reveal a “media opera” consisting of live and computer media - movement, text, music, and video imagery. The crux of SWARM is that only through coordination, conversation, and collective action can the audience, the “swarm,” reveal the fullest and most complete dramatic arc of the piece.

SWARM is an experience greater than the sum of its individual contributors. Space is limited, advance purchase is recommended. $10 general public. 7-8:15 p.m., 9 p.m.-10:15 p.m. College of the Holy Cross: Fenwick Hall Theatre, 1 College St. Call 508-793-2496 or visit holycross.edu Pasture Prime Players presents “Wedding Secrets.”

- Friday, November 13. Pasture Prime Players, Inc. is delighted to announce performance dates for its fall production, “Wedding Secrets” by Joe Starzyk, and directed by Don Konopacki. Wedding Secrets is a hilarious farce about a young couple who marry after a whirlwind romance. As the respective in-laws gather for the first time, they are unaware that the couple is already married. Once they gather the couple slowly begins to find out that their families have secrets too. Gradually the secrets get exposed with the help of a priest, an Irish revolutionary, a lounge singer, the Phantom of the Opera, menopause and several ties. It was the 2012 McLaren Memorial Playwriting Competition Winner and was a finalist in the Neil Simon Playwriting Competition in Utah. There will be a special “Meet the Playwright” reception following the November 14 performance.

Performances will be held Friday and Saturday evenings, November 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees, November 15 and 22 at 2:00 PM at the Charlton Arts & Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Rd., Charlton, MA. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, with discount rates for advanced sales to groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available for purchase at the Bittersweet Country Crafts Co-op at the Activities Center or reserved by calling 508-248-5448. Adults: $12, Seniors and Students $10.

7:30-10 p.m. Charlton Arts and Activities Center, 4 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton. Call 508-248-5448.

Headliners Comedy Series (Ballroom) - Friday, November 13. Each month we will bring you the best and funniest comics from the famed Headliners Comedy Club. This month’s comics are Steve Guilmette and Pat Napoli. Steve Guilmette brings a raucous wit and an everyman’s sensibility to the National comedy scene. Pat Napoli

has been doing comedy for 9 years now and has performed in almost every city in the Northeast. From a small town in the Baystate, out of the back seat of a primer gray Matador Wagon, came the birth of a comedy legend. Pat always had the dream to become a great entertainer - unfortunately he went into comedy! The Bull Run is a full-service, farm-to-table restaurant in a pre-revolutionary tavern, located 35 miles NW of Boston (15 minutes from Rt 495) with plenty of free parking and lots of rustic charm. . $16 advance; $20 day of show. 8-11 p.m. Bull Run Restaurant, Ballroom, 215 Great Road, Shirley. Call 978-425-4311 or visit tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales - Friday, November 13. Step into a world of wonder where dreams come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join Mickey and Minnie as they bring the timeless fairy tale adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life in a live theatrical experience that is pure magic. With dynamic storytelling, award winning music, stunning costumes and glittering special effects, you’ll dream with the princesses, cheer for their heroes as they conquer evil villains, and be captivated by these spellbinding stories.

There’s a world of enchantment waiting for you on The Hanover Theatre’s stage. Full price tickets are $22. Please call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7649) for more information. $22. 4-5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. Call 877-571-7469 or visit thehanovertheatre.org Arsenic and Old Lace - Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14. $10 General, $5 Student & Senior. 7-9 p.m. Sunday, November 15. 2-4 p.m. Millbury Memorial High School, Capparelli Auditorium, 12 Martin St., Millbury. Call 508-865-5841.

“The Elf Who Came in From the Cold” - Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14. There will be a matinee on Sunday November 15th at 3:00PM tickets $8 for adults, $6 for seniors/ students, $5 for matinee. 8-9 p.m. the Community House next to The First Congregational Church in Uxbridge , Court St. , Uxbridge.

Pilgrim Soul Productions - The Beauty Queen of Leenane - Sunday, November 15. Martin McDonagh’s dark Irish comedy directed by Aimee Kewley. Featuring: Lida McGirr, Lorna Nogueira, James Lamoureux, and Cliff Blake. Performances: November 6, 7, 13 and 14, at 7:30 PM and November 15 at 2:00 PM. A searing look into the complicated relationship between an elderly mother and her caretaker daughter in a small, isolated town in the west of Ireland. True to McDonagh’s usual form, nothing is as it seems in this black comedy.

Please note: This play deals with mature subject matter. Regular - $20; Seniors - $18; Groups - $16. 2-4:30 p.m. Alternatives Whitin Mill Complex: GB and Lexi Singh Performance Center, 60 Douglas Road, Whitinsville. Call 508-296-0797.

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Golf: Turkey Drive for Local Food Pantries. Bring a turkey, golf for free! On Thursday, November 12th, we will offer our customers a free round of golf in exchange for a 12+ lb. frozen turkey, canned goods, cash and/or a gift certificate to a local grocery store. 12 lb turkey = 18 holes $15 cash or gift certificate = 9 holes $25 cash or gift certificate = 18 holes Join us in helping our neighbors! 100% of all cash, gift certificates and food will be turned over to both the People First Food Pantry of Uxbridge, and the People’s Food Pantry of Douglas in order to help those less fortunate during this holiday season. Please call us at 508-278-6110 for tee times. Bring a turkey, golf for free. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chockalog Road, Uxbridge. 508-278-6110 or blissfulmeadows.com

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Touchstone Community School 5K for Food. Touchstone Community School 5K for Food Saturday November 14th 10:00

am: Kids Fun Run / 10:15 am: 5K Kids Fun Run: $10 / 5K: $25 All proceeds from the 5K for Food will be donated to the Worcester County Food Bank, providing Thanksgiving food to our local community in need over this holiday season Touchstone Community School (508) 839-0038 54 Leland Street, Grafton, MA Questions email: lizag@touchstoneschool.com Register at: www. touchstoneschool.com T-Shirts to the first 100 registered Awards: Top M/F Overall Sponsorship opportunities available! $25 5K/ $10 Kids Run. 10 a.m.-noon Touchstone Community School, 54 Leland St., Grafton. 508-839-0038 or northshoretimingonline.com Meet author Susan McDaniel, author of “Living at the City’s Green Edge: Bancroft Heights A Planned Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts,” at a book signing Wednesday, Nov. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester. There is no cost. For more information, email wccregistration@worcester.edu or call 508-753-8183, ext. 301.

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Homeschool Programs at Broad Meadow Brook- Fall 2015 - Exploring the Colors of Nature. : For ages 8 to 16.

Fall is a time of exploding color. Come and learn the fundamentals of color theory while exploring BMB. The class will begin with a short lecture about color theory and color mixing, after which we will explore BMB for color inspiration. Students will complete a color wheel project. Broad Meadow Brook’s homeschool programs offer a friendly, cooperative learning environment for people of all ages! Our homeschool programs are designed for the homeschooling family.

Parents are welcome to attend, but students may stay on their own if a medical form is on file with the sanctuary. At the end of all programs, students will receive follow-up information and activities so the learning can continue at home We look forward to learning with you! For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $8 Child Members, $12 Child Nonmembers. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org Nature Adventures for 5-7 Year Olds. Join us for a hands-on nature program designed especially for five, six, and seven year olds.

Each month we’ll focus on a new nature topic. We’ll explore our nature topic indoors using investigations, crafts, and activities and outdoors in Broad Meadow Brook’s beautiful 400-acre wildlife sanctuary. These classes will provide in-depth learning in a supportive social environment.

(Homeschool classes for 8 to 16 year olds meet at the same time.) $8 Child Members, $12 Child Nonmembers. 1-3 p.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org

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>Wednesday 18 – Thursday 19 Third Week Wonders Series - Deer Watch. If you are between the ages of 3 to 5, bring your favorite adult for a thematic hour of a story, an activity, and a naturalist-led walk. Choose from the third Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday of each month. For more information and to register, call 508.753.6087. $3 Child Members, $4 Child Nonmembers. 10-11 a.m. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Ave. 508-753-6087 or massaudubon.org

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Smith College Chrysanthemum Show. Leave Tower Hill at 8:30am and return at 3:30pm Includes transportation, admission and guided tour. Enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of unusual Chrysanthemums among the lush foliage of Smith College’s Lyman Plant House and Conservatory. Rob Nicholson, Conservatory Manager will lead a tour and behind the scenes look at the Show and the Conservatory. Free time for lunch and shopping in Northampton will complete the day. Limited to 20. Member: $70, Non-member: $85.

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel Destination 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1.blackbaud.com HMEA Career Fair. When: Thursday November 12, 2015 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Where: HMEA Millbury Center (6 Latti Farm Road w Millbury, MA 01527) We’re looking for people who are passionate about gaining experience and becoming an important factor in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Company wide openings available at various locations throughout Central and Southeastern Massachusetts. Available Opportunities: Full and Part-time Residential Counselors, Managerial Staff, Day Habilitation Support Specialists, Behavior Therapists, Classroom Assistants, Relief/Per diem Staff Why work for HMEA? Great benefits, Opportunity for advancement, Add value to individuals lives, Great staff support, Learn new skills plus, Drawings to win a $100 gas card and two $25 gas cards! For more information, direct questions to jobs@hmea.org 4-7 p.m. HMEA Millbury Day Habilitaion Center, 6 Latti Farm Road, Millbury. 508298-1100 or Hmea.org

>Friday 13

St. Cecilia’s “Christmas In Acadia” Holiday Fair. Traditional French-Canadian foods featuring Poutines, Rapee, Fricot and meat pies.

Or choose from our extensive kitchen menu and end your meal at the pie booth or at the baked goods table. Chinese Auction, $3000 Major Raffle, Theme Baskets, variety of handmade Craft items and a large Flea Market available for your enjoyment. Come on by and have your picture taken with Santa for “free” on Friday between 6 & 7:30pm and on Saturday between 11:30am & 1pm. There will be face painting and a variety of game booths for children of all ages! Live entertainment on Saturday afternoon and the “Twin City Fiddlers” will perform from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Take the weekend off from cooking. Come enjoy the food and festivities! 5-9 p.m. St. Cecilia’s Parish Center, 188 Mechanic St., Leominster. 978-537-4383.

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Indoor Flea Market. Saturday, November 14th from 8:00am to 1:00pm Tables are still available (8 foot tables provided) Hosted by the Worcester/Auburn Emblem Club Located at the Worcester Elks Club 233 Mill St., Worcester Admission is Free Snack Bar Bake Table 3 Rooms of Vendors Come join us for a great shopping experience! 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worcester Elks Lodge 243, 233 Mill St. 508-892-3788.

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we are offering three activities! In Salisbury Hall, we will be offering mandala coloring sheets, Earle Hall will have Helmutt the dog paper dolls and in the Knights! Exhibition there will be a hands on armor activity. Come join the fun! Free with Museum admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Worcester Art Museum, Salisbury Hall, Earle Hall, and Knights!

Helmutt’s House, 55 Salisbury St. 508-799-4406.

4th Annual MOMS-on-Track Craft Fair. Please join us for our 4th Annual Craft Fair on November 14, 2015, with all proceeds to benefit the Greater Gardner Relay for Life. This year we are excited to announce that we have changed venues! Our crafters and shoppers asked, and we listened. The new venue is not only larger, but allows all of our crafters and shoppers easy access to the entire event on one floor! As always, we will have our Bake Sale and Chinese Auction - but stay tuned! We’ve got a few other tricks up our sleeve, so watch this space for more information as we draw closer to the event!

Free to Public. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Bernard’s Activity Center, 260 Summer St., Fitchburg. momsontrack.weebly.com St. Cecilia’s “Christmas In Acadia” Holiday Fair.

Traditional French-Canadian foods featuring Poutines, Rapee, Fricot and meat pies. Or choose from our extensive kitchen menu and end your meal at the pie booth or at the baked goods table. Chinese Auction, $3000 Major Raffle, Theme Baskets, variety of handmade Craft items and a large Flea Market available for your enjoyment.

Come on by and have your picture taken with Santa for “free” on Friday between 6 & 7:30pm and on Saturday between 11:30am & 1pm. There will be face painting and a variety of game booths for children of all ages! Live entertainment on Saturday afternoon and the “Twin City Fiddlers” will perform from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Take the weekend off from cooking. Come enjoy the food and festivities!

11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. St. Cecilia’s Parish Center, 188 Mechanic St., Leominster. 978-537-6541.

Tower Hill Members Holiday Marketplace. Guest artisans and vendors will be on hand. Tower Hill members receive a 20% discount in The Shop, excluding art and live plants. Enjoy food samples and a cash bar while you pick up your holiday gifts. Included with admission. 5-8 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111.

Torathon; our global Jewish journey. Torathon is an evening of music, learning, and socializing. The evening will begin with a keynote concert featuring a tribute to Debbie Friedman, who died 5 years ago. Ellen Allard, well-known area singer, and Jeri Robins, Beth Israel’s new cantor, will lead a group of area musicians. Following the concert, there will be three 50 minute sessions taught by local clergy, educators, artists, and musicians. The sessions will include the Middle East current situation with Larry Lowenthal of the ADL, music of Theodore Bikel, the effect of the 2016 US elections on the US and Israeli relations, Myths of the Holocaust led by a Holocaust survivor, highlights from the Comedy Central program of Jon Stewart, and Parenting Teenagers and Preteens. Following the sessions. There will be a dessert reception and time for schmoozing. Torathon is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts. Tickets may be purchased online or at area synagogues and Jewish Community Centers in Worcester and Westboro. $20 before November 12 and $25 at the door; for students with IDs, $5 before November 12 and $10 at the door. 5:20-10:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive. 508-756-1543 or jewishcentralmass.org

>Saturday 14 – Sunday 15

Natural Living Expo. Save the date for New England’s largest holistic health event! With over 8,000 attendees, 225 exhibits and 90 workshops, it’s a can’t miss, once-a-year weekend event! Meet holistic health practitioners. Experience healing bodywork sessions, receive a reading and explore all the holistic community in New England has to offer. Shop at local artisan and fair-trade product

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booths — great unique holiday gift ideas! Try natural products from over 40 brands at the free sample bar. Taste delicious raw, vegan, vegetarian and locally-sourced meal options in the expo’s Healthy Food Court and learn a new cooking method by watching a healthy cooking demo. Keynotes include John Holland, Sonia Choquette, Dan Millman, Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren, Linda Howe, and Phyllis Light. Join us after the expo on Saturday for a 5-Element Drumming Concert with healing drummer, Toby Christensen at 6:15pm. Experience the energy of this drum like you never have before. Your $15 weekend admission includes: Admission to the exhibit hall, plus access to over 90 workshops & demonstrations (some keynotes require an additional ticket) — save $3 off weekend admission by purchasing tickets online. Arrive early! Be one of the first 200 people each day to receive a free Bruce Cost Ginger Ale gift bag! $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center Marlborough, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough.

508-278-9640, ext. 4 or naturalexpo.org If ultimate fighting is your thing, check out Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm in UFC 193 Saturday, Nov. 14 at Jillian’s Worcester, 315 Grove St, Worcester, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, email digitalkitchen@charter.net.

poetry >Thursday 12

Judith Ferrara Features at The Street Beat Poetry Thursday. The chill is in the air now, but warm your heart with poetry and art when this month we resume programming to feature poet, artist and teacher Judith Ferrara, Ph.D. Ferrara will be reading from and signing her newest book “The little O, the earth: Travel Journals, Art & Poems.” Open mic precedes the feature and we always break for coffee and homemade baked goods on the house.

Hosted by Anne Marie Lucci. Free and open to the public/hat passed to support feature/venue. 7-9 p.m. WCPA Headquarters- Vasa Hall, First Floor Performance Space, 1 Ekman St., Worcester, MA. 508479-7574 or worcestercountypoetry.org

dance >Saturday 14

Raices Latin Dance 4 Year Anniversary Social & Performances. Come dance with us to celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary teaching, performing and contributing the Salsa community! To Celebrate all of our work in the salsa community Raices is inviting world renowned Santo Rico Queens Dance Company to

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perform and teach right here in Worcester MA! Event Info: Raices Latin Dance 4th Year Anniversary Saturday, November 14th Featuring world renowned Santo Rico Queens! Santo Rico Workshop 6:00pm-7:00pm Doors Open 8:30pm Social & Performances 9:00pm-1:00am DJ Eddie Tunez DJ Rey G Performances by: Santo Rico Queens- New York Rumba y Timbal- Boston JJ Latin Dancers- Rhode Island Raices Latin DanceWorcester *More to be confirmed *Contact us if your team is interested in performing Tickets: $20.00 Santo Rico Worksho $15.00 Anniversary Social & Performances $30.00 Santo Rico Workshop & Anniversary Social & Performances Tickets on sale now! Visit: raiceslatindance. com/#!raices-anniversary-social/xuxzt $15 Anniversary Social & Performances, $20 Salsa Workshop by Santo Rico, $30 Both Social & Performances & Salsa Workshop. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 917-517-4907 or raiceslatindance.com Worcester Contra Dance. Live music by The French Connection with Todd Whittemore calling. Beginners lesson at 7:00pm. Smokefree and alcohol-free family friendly environment. Newcomers receive a coupon to come back for free! Adults $8 Students $6 Family $18 Children under 12 free. 7-10:30 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 Main St. 978-979-3623 or worcesterdance.org Shaping Sound. Under the artistic direction of Travis Wall, and co-created with Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance and Kyle Robinson, Shaping Sound is an electrifying mash-up of dance styles and musical genres brought fully to life on stage by a dynamic company of contemporary dancers. After rising to fame on “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With The Stars”, these dancers, some of the best talent on stage right now, starred in their own reality TV show, Oxygen Network’s “All the Right Moves.” Audiences of all ages will experience the exhilarating collaboration of these visual musicians whose explosive choreography, dynamic rhythm, speed and physical strength give shape and form to sound. Shaping Sound -- dance reimagined. For more information, please visit ShapingSoundCo.com. Tickets start at $32. Discounts are available for members, groups of 10+ and WOO Card holders. Please call the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information.

Tickets start at $32. Discounts are available for members, groups of 10+ and WOO Card holders. Please call the box office at 877.571.

SHOW (7469) for more information. 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877-571-7469 or thehanovertheatre.org

classes >Thursday 12

Bob Armstrong presents Briarwood’s Own Hand- Cut Wood Jigsaw Puzzles. Briarwood resident Bob Armstrong presents Briarwood’s Own Hand- Cut Wood Jigsaw Puzzles. Did you know Briarwood has hand cut wood jigsaw puzzles dating back to 1908? And die cut cardboard puzzles dating back to the 1930’s?

Bob has assembled, restored, shrink wrapped for display, and created a PowerPoint presentation about the puzzles which will be featured in his talk. Free. 2-3 p.m. Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community: Birches Auditorium, 65 Briarwood Circle.

Paint Lab for Kids! Rapunzel ($15) Ages 6-12. Call to reserve your spot! 508-757-7713! Bring your painting clothes!

Paint Lab for Kids is a painting class hosted every week! We provide everything; canvas, brushes, paint and easels! With step-by-step instruction your child will leave with a canvas creation of their own!

Ages 6-12. Seating provided for parents to stay and watch. $15. 5-6 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-7577713 or cclowell.com Boylston Public Library Genealogy Club. This monthly group is for both experts and beginners. Members help each other navigate genealogy resources and support each other through the process of researching family histories. Bruce and Nancy Filgate from the Boylston Historical Society will be on hand to assist at this meeting. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Boylston Public Library, 695 Main St.,

Boylston. 508-869-2371 or boylstonlibrary.org Celiac/Gluten Free Support Group Meeting. Join a support group to discuss living with Celiac and Gluten Intolerance.

We meet on the second Thursday night of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Roche Brothers in Westborough 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Roche Brothers, Conference Room, 1100 Union St., Westborough, Westborough. 508-836-3600 or neceliac.org

>Friday 13

Origami Ornaments. Learn to make ornaments using origami, a traditional Japanese art form that uses paper folding to create beautiful objects. All ages welcome (children under 8 should be accompanied by a guardian). Program repeats on Saturday, December 5 Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library. Free. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worcester Public Library, Banx Room, 3 Salem Square. 508-799-1655, ext. 3.

Extreme Couponing. Extreme couponing isn’t as crazy as it may sound. You don’t have to let coupons dominate your life, and you don’t have to be embarrassed at the cash register. You just need the right strategies to use coupons in conjunction with store sales and promotions, and then enjoy the satisfaction of getting items for free or close to free. It’s about timing, and not necessarily using a coupon because you found it in that week’s Sunday paper. Instead of using it immediately, you hold onto coupons until items go on sale, maximizing your savings without sacrificing quality. $39. 6:30-9 p.m. Quinsigamond Community College, 25 Federal St. 508-751-7900 or trainnow.qcc.edu Glassblowing Floppy Bowls. Dive in and make your very own floppy bowl from glass gathered out of a 2100-degree furnace!

Students will choose their own colors and instructors will guide the class through the steps of gathering, applying colors, blowing out the bubble, and spinning it open to create each unique floppy shape. No experience is necessary and all materials are included. $85 Materials $5. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-7538183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

>Saturday 14

Art Workshop: Woven Cathead Basket with Jackie Abrams. A fiber artist for over 40 years, Jackie Abrams uses well-practiced basket making techniques in combination with silk, cotton, archival paper, wire, thread, and buttons to form beautiful woven vessels. In this workshop, participants will use hand painted watercolor papers to create a gracefully shaped cathead basket from beginning to end. Choose your own size, color, shape and pattern.

Explore, experiment and have fun! Perfect for beginning as well as experienced basket weavers. Supplies included in the registration cost. To register, email programming@fruitlands.org or call 978456-3924, ext. 239 $125 Members, $150 Nonmembers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard. 978456-3924 or fruitlands.org Beginning Photoshop Elements. Instructor: Steve McGrath This workshop will help participants learn Photoshop techniques and skills, and apply them immediate to their personal photography.

Using classroom lecture and interactive student participation, the course will cover workflow, file types, optimizing images, layers, tools, panoramics, color balance, black and white, and archiving.

Extensive handouts will lead students step-by-step so that skills can be practiced at home. Bring your laptop with Photoshop Elements installed. Member $45, Non-member $60. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext.

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American ceremonial path. She is an elder teacher of the Good Medicine Society, a Universal Life minister and author of There’s a Whole in the Sky as well as her latest release The Honey Pit: Finding the Grandmother’s Way. Loralee lives in Charlton, Massachusetts with her husband Paul Samuels. $30 per person. 10:30 a.m.-noon Booklovers’ Gourmet, 55 East Main St., Webster. 508-949-6232.

Wildlife Ready for Winter. Uxbridge Wildlife Ready for Winter: November 14, 10:30-11:30 Join Metacomet Land Trust in encouraging young children to get out and explore nature! Learn what animals do to get ready for winter and take a short nature walk to discover signs of wildlife around the park. Follow up with making a birdseed ornament for your own backyard! This program is free and open to the public, geared toward elementary ages. For more information, please call 508-2787604. Meet at River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street Uxbridge MA 01569 Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge. 508-278-7604.

Intro to Aerial Yoga Workshop. $25. 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Glow Aerial Yoga, 75 Main St., Putnam. 860-933-3291 or glowaerialyoga.com Bay State African Violet Society Annual “Drop-In” RePotting Clinic. Turn your lopsided, non-blooming, multi-crowned African Violet into a thing of beauty. We provide new pots and fresh potting mix; you bring in the plants. On-going from 11am to 3pm.

Re-potting $1 per pot. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124.

Paint Lab for Kids! Rapunzel ($15) Ages 6-12. Call to reserve your spot! 508-757-7713! Bring your painting clothes! Paint Lab for Kids is a painting class hosted every week! We provide everything; canvas, brushes, paint and easels! With step-by-step instruction your child will leave with a canvas creation of their own! Ages 6-12. Seating provided for parents to stay and watch. $15. 2-3 p.m. C.C. Lowell Art Supplies & Framing, 258 Park Ave. 508-757-7713 or cclowell.com

Glass Pumpkins and Gourds. This Introductory level flame working class will focus on creating fall décor for your home!

Students will learn how to shape molten glass with hand tools to create colorful pumpkins and gourds. Pumpkins can be decorated like jack o lanterns or turned into jewelry such as earrings or pendants. All materials are provided. All skill levels welcome. $85 Materials $5. 6:30-9:30 p.m. New Street Glass Studio, 35B New St. 508-753-8183, ext. 301 or register.worcestercraftcenter.org

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Advanced Zentangle. Instructor: Karen Keefe This advanced class will focus on complex techniques and different media. Member $45, Non-member $55. 1-4 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 508-869-6111, ext. 124 or dnbweb1. blackbaud.com Aerial Yoga/Yoga Workshop with National Teacher, Jess Frey. Kripalu yoga with national teacher, Jess Frey in this workshop dedicated to awakening a deeper connection to presence and self. A blended aerial with mostly earth-based Kripalu yoga on the mat. Jess leads workshops at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa, and teaches in the Kripalu School of Yoga and Ayurveda (KSYA) and in national programs. $45. 1:303:30 p.m. Glow Aerial Yoga, 75 Main St., Putnam. 860-933-3291.

>Sunday 15 – Sunday Dec. 20

Girl Power: Aerial Yoga for Girls ages 11-17 (5-week series). For girls ages 11-17. No previous yoga experience is required. Designed to energize and calm, these programs incorporate a dynamic aerial yoga practice, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and an introduction to meditation to provide young ladies ways to feel healthier and stronger, to better manage stress, and to become more resilient and confident - all while having some fun with

the aerial hammock! Tuesdays: 6 weeks. Begins 11/17 and ends 12/22. $120 Sundays: 5 weeks. Begins 11/15 and ends 12/20; no class 11/29. $100 $100. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Glow Aerial Yoga, 75 Main St., Putnam. 860-933-3291 or glowaerialyoga.com

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Exploring Chakras. Maggie Campbell, RN presents - “Exploring Chakras” Followed by everyone coloring their own aura. Bulldozer Health Inc. is a 501c3 Non-profit organization and healthcare reform initiative. Our mission is to educate people about all available healthcare options and inspire them to achieve optimal health by healing the body, teaching it to heal itself, and by accomplishing wellness. 5. 6:45-9 p.m. ArtReach, 322 West Boylston St. 774-2623953 or bulldozerhealth.org

>Tuesday 17

Blood Pressure Screening. Walk in and have your blood pressure checked by a Nurse for free! Open to all in the community, even if you are not a Fallon member! This test measures systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Free. 11 a.m.-noon Fallon Information Center, 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. 866-209-5073 or fallonhealth.org The Hunger Games Basic Survival Course. Calling all tributes! Welcome to the 74th Annual Hunger Games! The time has come to say goodbye to loved ones and journey to the Capitol to begin your training. Call 508-764-5426 or email akenney@ cwmars.org to sign up! Ages 10-18. -Learn to create life-saving shelter anywhere -Discover how to locate and purify water -Learn to build a quick fire that can be lit using only one match -Practice Katniss’s famous twitch-up snare -Learn four edible/medicinal wild plants that are abundant throughout North America year-round -Try your hand at Peeta’s camouflage techniques -Learn archery basics and one or more participants get to shoot a replica of Katniss’s bow

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Email: Culture@Worcesterma.gov The Public Art Working Group (PAWG) is made up of artists and art lovers who are committed to supporting public art in Worcester. You can learn more about the Public Art initiative at Worcestermass.org/PublicArt 5:30-7 p.m. Worcester Pop Up, 38 Franklin St. 508-799-1400, ext. 2 or worcestermass.org Introduction to Finding Grants. Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. Learn the 10 most important things you need to know. Registration is required at worcpublib.org, or by calling 508-799-1655. Program repeats on Dec. 17 at 10am.

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hockey Men’s

Holy Cross Nov. 12 @ Air Force, Colorado Spring, Colorado, 9:05 p.m.

Nov. 13 @ Air Force, Colorado Spring, Colorado, 9:05 p.m.

Nichols Nov. 14 vs. Western New England, 6:40 p.m.

Nov. 18 vs. Becker College, 8:10 p.m.

Becker Nov. 12 @ Curry, Milton, 6:45 p.m.

Nov. 15 Home vs. Salve Regina, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 18 @ Nichols, Dudley, 8:10 p.m.

Assumption Nov. 13 Home vs. Franklin Pierce, 5:35 p.m.

Worcester State Nov. 12 @ Framingham St., Framingham, 7:40 p.m.

Nov. 14 Home vs. Fitchburg St., 7 p.m.

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Holy Cross Nov. 13 @ St. Anselm, Goffstown, New Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 @ Franklin Pierce, Winchendon, 4 p.m.

Nichols Nov. 13 @ UMASS Boston, Boston, 4 p.m.

Nov. 14 @ Castleton, Castleton, Vermont, 1 p.m.

Becker Nov. 13 @ Endicott, Beverly, 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 Home vs. Endicott, 8 p.m.

basketball Men’s

Holy Cross Nov. 13 @ Marist, Poughkeepsie, New York, 7 p.m.

Nov. 16 @ Brown, Providence, Rhode Island, 7 p.m.

Clark University Nov. 13 Home vs. Worcester State, 12:01 a.m.

Nov. 17 @ Fitchburg State, Fitchburg, 7:30 p.m.

Becker Nov. 13 @ Nichols, Dudley, 7 p.m.

Nov. 18 @ Anna Maria, Paxton, 7 p.m.

WPI Nov. 13 vs. Eastern Connecticut, Westfield State Tournament, Westfield.

7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 Westfield State Tournament, TBA, TBA. Nichols Nov. 13 Home vs. Becker, 7 p.m.

Nov. 17 Home vs. Thomas, 7 p.m.

Assumption Nov. 13 @ Georgian Court, Stonehill College, North Easton, 5 p.m.

Nov. 14 @ Post, Stonehill College, North Easton, TBA Nov. 18 Home vs. Stonehill, 7:30 p.m.

Worcester State Nov. 13 @ Clark University, Worcester, 12:01 a.m.

Nov. 17 Home vs. Wheaton, 7:00 p.m.

Women’s

Holy Cross Nov. 13 @ Penn State, University Park, 6 p.m.

Nov. 15 Home, Food Drive, SGA Game of the Week, 2:05 p.m.

Nov. 18 @ Boston College, Chestnut Hill, 7 p.m.

Clark University Nov. 13 @ Worcester State, Worcester City Tournament, Leicester, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 @ TBA, Leicester, TBA Nov. 17 @ Fitchburg State, Fitchburg, 5:30 p.m.

Becker Nov. 13 Home vs. WPI, 5:30 p.m.

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Nov. 14 TBD, Worcester City Tournament, TBA WPI Nov. 13 @ Becker, Worcester City Tournament, Leicester, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 vs. Clark or Worcester State, Worcester City Tournament, Leicester, TBA. Nov. 18 @ UMASS Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, 8:00 p.m.

Nichols Nov. 14 @ Eastern Connecticut State, Willimantic, Connecticut, 1 p.m.

Nov. 15 @ TBA, Willimantic, Connecticut, TBA Assumption Nov. 13 Home vs. Dominican, Assumption College Tip-Off Tournament, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 Home vs. Goldey-Beacom, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 18 Home vs. Stonehill, 5:30 p.m.

Worcester State Nov. 13 Home vs. Clark University, Worcester City Tournament, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 vs. Consolation/Championship Game, Worcester City Tournament, TBA. Nov. 18 @ Mount. Holyoke, South Hadley, 7 p.m.

{ collegesports} WPI Nov. 14 NCAA New England Regionals, Hosted by Connecticut College, 11 a.m.

Worcester State Nov. 14 Division III NE Regional Qualifier, Harkness Park, Waterford, Connecticut, 12:30 p.m.

swimming and diving Men’s Clark University Nov. 14 Home vs. Bridgewater St., 1 p.m.

WPI Nov. 14 @ Coast Guard, New London, Connecticut, 1 p.m.

WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Nichols Bison Men’s Hockey Team The Nichols College men’s hockey team was hoping to notch a third-straight win against Stonehill this week, after this paper went to print. The guys set themselves up nicely with a 5-2 win over Salve Regina on Nov. 7 to improve their record to 2-1-0 (2-0-0 ECACNE). It was their second straight win, after a season-opening loss to Norwich. Goalie Alex Larson (pictured) turned away 39 of 41 shots to help in a winning effort.

volleyball Women’s Holy Cross Nov. 13 @ Lehigh, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 @ Bucknell, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 4 p.m.

Assumption Nov. 14 Home vs. Merrimack, 12 p.m.

cross country Women’s

Holy Cross Nov. 13 NCAA Northeast Regional, Boston, 10 a.m.

Clark University Nov. 14 NCAA New England Championship, Harkness Park, Waterford, Connecticut, 11 a.m.

WPI Nov. 14 NCAA New England Regionals, Hosted by Connecticut College, 11 a.m.

Worcester State Nov. 14 Division III NE Regional Qualifier, Harkness Park, Waterford, Connecticut, 11 a.m.

Men’s

Holy Cross Nov. 13 NCAA Northeast Regional, Boston, 11 a.m.

Clark University Nov. 14 NCAA New England Championship, Harkness Park, Waterford, Connecticut, 12 p.m.

Women’s

Clark University Nov. 14 Home vs. Bridgewater St., 1:00 p.m.

WPI Nov. 13 @ Coast Guard, Providence, Rhode Island, 6 p.m.

Assumption Nov. 14 Home vs. Sacred Heart, 4 p.m.

wrestling WPI Nov. 14 Roger Williams Invitational, 10 a.m.

football

Holy Cross Nov. 14 @ Bucknell, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1 p.m.

Anna Maria Nov. 14 Home vs. Becker, 1 p.m.

Becker Nov. 14 @ Anna Maria, Paxton, 1 p.m.

WPI Nov. 14 @ Springfield College, Springfield, 12 p.m.

Nichols Nov. 14 Home vs. Maine Maritime, 12 p.m.

Worcester State Nov. 14 Home vs. Framingham St., 12 p.m.

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Wachusett Systems and PC Support"Your computer Support and Service Specialist" Hardware & Software installs Security & Virus Removal & More!!

Mac Support Now Available!

Call Gary today 978-902-2168 978-464-5875 TRANSPORTATION One Night Stand Livery Services $199 Special - Call Gerry 617-963-4878 Get in - Get out Tours Shared Van Service

BUILDING/ REMODELING BUILDING/REMODELING Carrigan Building & Remodeling Kitchens, baths, trim work, ceramic, etc. Hdwd flooring, basements. Meticulous work, punctual & dependable.

Fully lic/insured, free est.

Steve Carrigan, owner.

508-269-5167 Regen Building Restoration Remodeling New homes - Additions Kitchen & Bath Remodels Complete Restoration Fully Licensed & Insured 774-696-7437 nick@regenbuilders.com regenbuilders.com

HOME SERVICES CARPET CLEANING Is Your Home True Pro Clean?

True Pro Cleaners.

Monthly Specials.

Call Today@ 978-987-3911 Steam Cleaning, Carpets, Upholstery, Tile & Grout. Free Est. www.trueprocleaners.com Phillipston, MA 978-987-3911 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Cleaning $99. $50 Off Caps or Masonry.

Free Inspection. All Types of Masonry. Water Leaks.

Quality Chimney.

508-410-4551 Ruchala Chimney Sweeping -Caps -Cleaning -Waterproofing -Chimney Liners Serving the Wachusett Area.

Certified and Insured. ruchalachimney.com 978-928-1121 CLEANING SERVICES MUNDIAL CLEANING SERVICES looking for house cleaning? good references, free estimate, more than 10 yrs exp. call lucia AT 774 535-2576

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES

• Residential & Commercial • One Time, Weekly, Biweekly, Once a Month • Green Cleaners • Insured & Bonded • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed • Free Estimates

Ambitious Electrician Established 1989, fully insured.

Master license #A14758.

Call David Sachs 508-254-6305 or 508-886-0077

Email: qaplacleaningservices@gmail.com Phone:(774) 535-9329

Kurt Smollin, Electrician All your electrical needs.

Additions, pools, spas, service upgrades.

30 yrs exp. Quality work.

Masters Lic. 20050A Insured.

Call (508)829-5134

DISCOUNT OIL OLD MAN OIL Why Pay More?

Serving Wachusett Region.

Scott Landgren 508-886-8998 24 hour service (774-234-0306 service only) Visa, MC, Discover, Cash. www.oldmanoil.com

FENCE & STONE Commonwealth Fence & Stone Your Complete Fence & Stone Company.

All fence types- Cedar, Vinyl, Chain Link, Post & Rail, Ornamental, Pool. Hardscapes - Stone Wall, Walkways, Patios.

For a free estimate contact: 4 508-835-1644

DRIVING INSTRUCTION

Your keys to successful driving!

SAFE ROADS DRIVING ACADEMY www.SafeRoadsDrivingAcademy.com

COMPREHENSIVE $ DRIVER EDUCATION

600.00

978-345-6200 19 Prichard Street, Fitchburg MA 01420

INCLUDES: • 30 Hours Classroom • 12 Hours Behind the Wheel • 6 Hours Observation • 2 Hour Parent Class • Drivers Education Manual • Registry Drivers Education Certificate

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FLOORING/CARPETING

GLASS

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MASONRY

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Green Firewood For Sale

C & S Carpet Mills Carpet & Linoleum 30 Sq. Yds. $589 Installed with Pad. Free Metal Incl’d.

Berber, Plush or Commercial.

Call Tom: 800-861-5445 or 508-886-2624

Central Glass Co. A Complete Line of Glass.

Automotive-Residential.

Window Glass Repairs, Screen Repairs/Pet Screens, Tub & Shower Glass Enclosures, Table Tops, Mirrors & More.

Family Owned Over 50 Years.

127 Mechanic St. Leominster 978-537-3962 M-F 8-4

CHESTNUT SERVICES Still time to schedule your projects before the Holiday rush.

From Home Repairs to New Additions Licensed and Insured Call Today For a FREE estimate 508-612-6312

Donald F. Mercurio BULKHEADS Repaired & Replaced Foundation Repairs Brick*Block*Stone Basement Waterproofing 508-835-4729/West Boylston Owner Operator Insured

Lee Skoglund Services 10, 15, 20-yard container service.

Yard & building materials.

Office equipment & materials. Attics, cellars & estates cleaned, guaranteed by your closing date!

Free estimates. Lee Skoglund 508-757-4209

We are currently taking green cord wood orders. Plan ahead for next season and have your wood season at home. $225 princetontreeservices.com 978-464-5942 FURNITURE RESTORATION Paul G. Hanson Furniture Repair.

Major/Minor Repairs.

Chair regluing. Touch ups.

Pick-up & delivery.

Call Paul (978)464-5800

Creative Floors, Inc. Ceramic-Carpet-Vinyl Marble- Granite- Laminate Wallpaper Pre-finished Hardwood Sales-Design- Installation Residential & Commercial Free Estimates. Carpet Binding Financing Available Come visit our showroom!

508-829-7444 www.creativefloorsinc.com

GARAGE DOORS HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING Allied Services Garage doors & electric operators. Bulkheads. Installed & repaired, residential. Call 508-829-3226

Rutland Heating & A/C SERVICE & INSTALLATION "We cater to the independent oil customer!"

Rutland, MA Call 774-234-0306

HEATING & PLUMBING SCOTT BOSTEK PLUMBING & HEATING Small Jobs Is What We Do Residential Repair Specialist Water Heaters-DisposalsFrozen Pipes-Remodels & AdditionsDrain Cleaning-Faucets Ins. MPL 11965 Free Estimates 25 yrs Exp. Reliable 774-696-6078

BATHTUB REFINISHING

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Today, it’s beautiful!”

Johanson Home Improvement Licensed, insured and HIC registered.

Interior painting.

Bathroom remodeling and repair.

Door and window install.

Decks and sheds.

Rotted siding, drop ceilings, tiling, and much more.

Over 20 years experience Chad (508) 963-8155 website: johansonhome improvement.com SERVING THE WACHUSETT AREA HOME REPAIR/ RESTORATION

Don’t Replace,

“Yesterday, my bathtub was ugly.

C&R, Remodeling, additions, & all home improvements, 25yrs exp. new & historic, David, 508-829-4581

After!

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Need it Fixed?

General Home & Small Business Repairs Light Construction No Job Too Small Call Bob at 978-422-8632 or 978-790-8727 CELL email: fixit@callbobhill.com www.callbobhill.com

SNOW PROFESSIONALS DIRECTORY Call Ryan Hadley at 508-479-1144

FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

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FULLY INSURED 24HR. SERVICE Residential

PAINT/WALLPAPER Wachusett Painting Co. Let our skilled painters complete your painting needs.

Exteriors & Interiors Competitive prices.

Call or email today for an appointment for your free estimate.

508-479-6760 Email: wachupainting@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted Interior Painting Only $149 average 12x16 room. Prompt service. Reliable. Refs. Dutch Touch Painting 508-867-2550

SNOW PLOWING/REMOVAL Snow Plowing Snowplowing Services On Call 24/7 Fully Insured 508-839-5940 Ask for Steve TREE SERVICES Ross A. McGinnes Tree work, Stump removal, pruning & removals.

Free estimates.

Fully insured.

Call 508-829-6497

JOSH SHEA PLUMBING Specializing in service and repairs. joshsheaplumbing.com Call 508-868-5730

Arborvitae fall sale!

Green giants, or emeralds for beautiful privacy borders, FREE delivery & planting, Start @ $59 each Call (860) 712-5359 or www.cttrees.com

JOSH SHEA PLUMBING

WELLS

PLUMBING

Specializing in plumbing service and repairs.18+ years of experience. Licensed & Insured Master Plumber #13680 joshsheaplumbing.com 508-868-5730

ROOFING Mark R. O’Donnell, Inc. Roofing Experts Licensed & Insured Residential, Commercial & Industrial Specialize in Shingle, Flat Rubber & Metal Roofs Prices as Low as $2 per Square Foot!

Free Estimates 978-534-3307 modonnell@mrogc.com www.mrogc.com

NO WATER? Stop wishing for it!

A&W Welltech Corp.

WELL & PUMP Installation & Filtration Service 978-422-7471 24hr Emergency Service 877-816-2642 Mobile 978-815-3188

LAWN & GARDEN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Thompson Landscaping & Construction

Fall Clean ups. Commercial/ Residential Plowing.

508-523-7790

www.centralmassclass.com LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE

LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE

Inside-Out Garden Design Mowing, Garden Maintenance, Soil Testing, Ornamental Tree/ Shrub Pruning, Landscape Design/Installation. NOFA Accredited Organic Care.

Up to $75 off Fall Clean-Up! Call/Text: (508) 335-3702 Email: cher@insideoutgarden.biz

Miller’s Landscaping Fall Cleanup, Tree Removal, Tree/Shrub Removal, Snow Plowing Fully Insured, Free Estimates 774-230-0422. millerslandscapingma.com

Dave’s Tree & Landscaping Enhancing the view from your home.

Custom & Ornamental Pruning.

Mulching. Planting. Lawn Mowing. Tree Removal.

Certified Arborist.

Call for consultation & free estimate.

(508)829-6803. davestreeandlandscaping.com

Burnham Maintenance Clean-ups.

Lawn Maintenance.

Shrub Pruning. Bark Mulch, Screened Loam & Compost.

Patios & Walkways.

Fertilization Programs.

Deliveries Available.

Please call 508-829-3809 MULCH & LOAM Sterling Peat Inc. Quality Screened Loam.

Mulches.

Compost- w/Loam Mix. 2"-Gravel, Fill. Fieldstone.

978-422-8294

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED LOCAL

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Warehouse (Framingham, Ma) Looking to get started in your work career? Experience in the plumbing, heating or air conditioning industry is a plus, but we will provide fast track training to individuals committed to learning a new career. We are looking for the right people who can be trained to work in the warehouse with an opportunity to learn and grow with the company. The Portland Group is a multi-branch wholesale supply company of plumbing, heating and air conditioning products.

Feel free to stop in and fill out an application.

The Portland Group, 390 Franklin St., Framingham, Ma 01704.

(No phone calls please.)

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The Town of Millbury is seeking applicants interested in the position of Library Page at the Millbury Public Library. Duties include: shelving books, coding books, and other duties as assigned that are consistent with the functions of the library and level of responsibility. This is a 10 hour part-time position.

The hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30pm-8:00pm Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm.

Salary is $9.00/hr. Copies of the job description and applications are available at the front circulation desk, for more information call Elizabeth Valero, director at 508-8651181. Applications must be submitted to the Office of the Town Manager, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527.

BUSINESS PARTNER WANTED Be part of the solution!

Teach others the path to wellness FT or PT. We provide the tools and training so you can participate in this multimillion dollar market and create your own economy.

Get started today.

Call for a personal interview 774.614.1206 For Sale - Barre/Petersham Line Full service Restaurant.

(1950’s theme) with 2 room gift shop. Licenses: Full alcohol, Lottery, Keno screen, entertainment, outdoor picnic area with waterfall. Plenty of growth potential. Asking only $29,000.

Call Paul, 978-355-3454.

HELP WANTED LOCAL

HOME EVERY NIGHT! CDLA/B Drivers Needed in Worcester!

Byrne Dairy is expanding our Worcester Depot, and we’re looking for drivers to join our team! Here, you aren’t just driving, you are the face of a highly respected and successful brand. As a Direct Store Delivery Representative YOU have the opportunity to make a difference with our customers.

Enjoy the freedom and responsibility of a driving position without having to drive over the road! Be home every night!! Minimum of 3 months driving experience with CDL A/ B; GED or HS diploma required; Must be able to drive a standard transmission.

Log on to www.byrnedairy.com to apply.

EEO/Veteran/Disability.

Our Adopt-A-Paws feature runs the second full week of each month. With the support of our sponsors, we feature animals available for adoption at local nonprofit shelters. TO SEE ALL THE ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION CHECK OUT THEIR WEB SITES:

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New Classes!

Ceramic • Carpet • Vinyl • Marble • Granite Laminate • Pre-finished Hardwood • Wallpaper

Studio & Shop Hours Tues. & Wed. 6:30-9:00pm or call for your appointment!

Nana’s Stained Glass

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SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER 111 Young Road East Brookfield, MA 508-867-5525 SecondChanceAnimals.org

Creative Floors, Inc.

Wednesday Nights Perfect opportunity to learn a craft or make a gift!

Panda – 2 yrs.

Hound/Mix, Male Neutered/Medium

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WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE 139 Holden Street Worcester, MA 508-853-0030 Worcester-arl.org

Sales • Design • Installation Athena - 5yrs.

Female/Spayed Boxer/Mastif

441 Marshall Street, Leicester MA 01524 508 - 892 - 0369

www.nanamomma.webs.com nanamomma@charter.net

Residential & Commercial • Carpet Binding Financing Available • Free Estimates

Open Tuesday-Saturday | 1653 N. Main St., Holden, MA FREE ESTIMATES

508-829-7444

www.creativefloorsinc.com

Yodude – 2 yrs Female/Medium Domestic Short Hair/Mixed

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Thank you for supporting our local shelters and rescue groups!

Let me help YOU find a new home this year.

Buying, selling, or listing your property for rent, it would be my pleasure to represent you.

Adopt from a shelter – gain a best friend!

Terrier/Mixed - 5 mos Male Medium/Baby

Lisa Hugo Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 6 Park Avenue Worcester, MA (508) 723-4029

Moxie – 7 yrs Male/Neutered Domestic Short Hair/Mix

Whispurr Female/Spayed Domestic Shorthair/Mix

Shamrock Dog Collars

9 Crescent St., West Boylston 508-835-6677 wexfordhouse.com

Jewelry Belleek Sweaters Giftware

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Industrial Packaging is expanding their workforce, and seeking experienced picker/packers to package food product, as well as specialty products.

Picker/Packer positions must be able to stand for 8-10 hours, lift 25 lbs, and have good manual dexterity, as well as a clear background and drug screen.

If you are interested in learning about this great place to work, and have picking packing experience, come by the office to fill out an application at:

HELP WANTED LOCAL

Ahearn Equipment Inc. is an agricultural, construction and power equipment dealership located in Spencer, Massachusetts. We are seeking a full-time Equipment Parts Counter Person, Service Advisor, Inside Sales Person, Outside Sales Person, Lawn & Garden Technician and a Diesel Technician. Experience in the construction and agricultural industry is required. Resumes can be sent to cgirard@ahearnequipment.com or dropped off at the dealership.

150 Industrial Road Leominster, MA 01453

MERCHANDISE

FOR SALE

CEMETERY PLOTS

Dining Set Scandinavian look, solid hardrock maple. By Moosehead of Maine. 2 leaves, 6 chairs. $750. 508-754-4670.

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. Lot Number 297-B Space 1 and 2, Garden Of Valor Section. Current value is $8,400.00 including 2 concrete burial vaults. $4,000.00 or B/O 508-375-0080 Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton MA 2 lots in Heritage II w/vaults. $2,500.00 for both. Call Rick at 508-450-7470

1st Shift 7am-3:30pm 2nd Shift 3:30pm – 12am $9/hr.

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton. Garden of Faith, 2 plots, Section #347-A 1&2. Today’s cost is $3,900.00 for both. Asking $1,500.00 total for both. Call 508-882-3421 or 909-714-0064

Key Positions Sunnyside Ford Experienced Body Shop Technician Full time, 40+ hours Mass State Inspector Full Time, Some Saturdays

Are you hiring?

Call Dennis 508-829-4220 Ford Service Tech Full Time 45 hours Quick Lane Tech Full Time Call Eric Friend 508-829-4333

Our Readers make GREAT employees.

Call or email us for more information.

978-728-4302 sales@centralmassclass.com

Worc. County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Grave sites. 2 lots, Good Shepherd. Plot 147, graves 3 & 4. $5000.00 each.

B/O Call Kris 508-735-9996 Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA, Garden of the Cross Premier Location Lot 31D Value $5250 Asking $4800 Call Patti at 508-255-5068 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 FOR SALE

FOSTER PARENTS

FOSTER PARENTS WANTED Seeking families throughout Central Massachusetts who are interested in improving a child’s life.

Call to inquire about our upcoming foster parent training.

Organ with bench. Pd. $2700, asking $300 or best offer. 508331-3468 Golf clubs, bag, cart (used) Asking $250. 508-865-5726* Piano Mohogany, upright, w/ bench. 1st flr., easy move.

Perfect for aspiring musicians. $300 OBO 508-865-4032

$1,000 SIGNING BONUS Call for Details (Must mention this ad during inquiry)

688 Main Street, Holden, MA Toll Free (877) 446-3305

www.devereuxma.org

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Volvo S80 snow tires on rims w/covers 225/55 R16 99T, Extra load M.S. Ex. cndtn. $675.

Leave msg. 508-865-9093*

3 Piece Ethan Allen Desk/ Bookcase Combo Solid maple (not veneer). $200.

774-479-8551 7’ Couch in good condition.

Remodeling living room. $55 OBO. 978-422-7792. Cell 978333-6125

FURNITURE

WANTED TO BUY

Brand New Sleeper Sofa Light brown, beautiful fabric.

Call 508-461-7206 Leave message, Webster MA. Comes apart for easy transport. Asking $300.00

Military items, veteran buying, American WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam or earlier. Also, German, Japanese, Italian etc.

Please call 978-928-1238

Yard Sale & Flea Market Directory

GRAFTON FLEA MARKET, INC.

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2 Alloy bicycle wheels Front and rear, 27"x1"x1 1/4". Quick release hub. $50. 978-4228084 Chimney Cleaning Kit Five 3/ 8" heavy duty rods (30’) and 8" flue brush, $130 value for $25. Princeton. 978-464-2485.

Snowblower MTD 2 stage 10 hp. electric start 24" W Headlight needs nothing $375. delivered 508-829-6009 Patriots jacket with hood and pockets. New. X-Large. Gray. $40. 978-537-9881 Craftsman two cycle snow blower Never used. $300. 413-967-7932 55 Gallon Fish Tank Includes metal stand and light. $100.

508-752-1172 RYOBI Rollaway w/built-in miter saw, handheld ripsaw.

Pistol drill flashlt. 18 volt batt charger. $100. 508-829-6544 Brand New Wolfgang Puck Pressure Cooker Oven Cooks 15lb turkey in 50 min. Cooks bread in 30 min. Saves 70% electricity. Can be used as conventional oven. Call 508461-7206. Leave message, Asking $200.00. Webster, MA LA-Z-Boy Sofa with 2 reclining ends plus matching rocker/ recliner chair. $500. 508-8295494 FREE Free Refinished Upright Piano 63"w x 57"t. Mahogany, located in Millbury. 1st floor. 954-5529092.

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Leominster - 9 Lois St. Moving Sale. Sat & Sun, 11/14 & 11/15. 9am-4pm. Furniture to knickknacks. Rain or shine.

Some free items. All offers considered.

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• Acres of Bargains • Hundreds of Vendors • Thousands of Buyers • 46th Season Rte. 140, Grafton/ Upton town line Grafton Flea is the Place to be!

Selling Space 508-839-2217 www.graftonflea.com

Indoor Flea Market Saturday, November 14th Sacred HeartD Worcester Elks. 233 Mill St. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! St. Catherine Worcester, MA. 8AM-1PM. of Sweden Church Worcester-Auburn Emblem.

596 Cambridge Street, Free Admission.

Worcester, MA. Snack bar, bake table.

C Motor HomesBAZAARFor table rentals call • Class A, B,CHRISTMAS • Trailers Sat. Nov. 14, 2015. 8am-2pm.

508-892-3788 Parts •Homemade Propane • Service Christmas and gift or 508-753-4079 Transportation • Temporary Housing items. Knits and stitched. Bake Fuller RVtable, Rentals & Sales jewelry and book tables and more.

Cash and basket 150 Shrewsbury St., Boylston raffles. No admission fee to Just $20 for a six line ad and 508-869-2905 bazaar. Lunch 11am-1pm map placement! www.fullerrv.com Call 978-728-4302 meatball subs. Call Lynn for A+ table Rating or email sales@ BBB Accredited vendor’s renting at centralmassclass.com 508-752-1608 ASAP.

kee Flea Market Yan1311 Park Street (rt. 20) 2 miles off exit 8 Mass Turnpike Palmer, MA • 413-283-4910

Huge 9000 sq. ft. indoor flea market open 6 days a week with over 130 dealers. Yankee Flea Market is the place to shop whether it be antiques, collectibles or just household furnishings. We also buy (and sell) complete or partial estates as well as furniture, gas & oil memorabilia, vintage beer signs and lights and much, much more.

Bring your items in for a free valuation. Additional dealer space will soon be availbable as we are expanding, call us for details.

Open Tuesday-Saturday: 10-5, Sunday 11-5, FREE FREE Parking Admission Be sure to check us out on Facebook

www.centralmassclass.com WANTED TO BUY

Guide to An Antiques tiques

Sarah Lift Want to buy used Sarah Lift for patient. Call 508-317-4583

& Collectibles

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS Sacred HeartSt. Catherine of Sweden Church 596 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA. CHRISTMAS BAZAARSat. Nov. 14, 2015. 8am-2pm.

Homemade Christmas and gift items. Knits and stitched. Bake table, jewelry and book tables and more. Cash and basket raffles. No admission fee to bazaar. Lunch 11am-1pm meatball subs. Call Lynn for vendorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table renting at 508-752-1608 ASAP.

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Antiques & Collectibles Found at The Cider Mill

15 Waushacum Ave., Sterling 978-422-8675 Open 7 Days a Week 11 am to 5 pm Thursdays 11 am to 8 pm

YARD SALES & FLEA MARKETS

CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE

Indoor Flea Market Saturday, November 14th Worcester Elks. 233 Mill St. Worcester, MA. 8AM-1PM. Worcester-Auburn Emblem.

Free Admission.

Snack bar, bake table.

For table rentals call 508-892-3788 or 508-753-4079

NEW CONSTRUCTION 55+ CONDOS

Publisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notice

REAL ESTATE WORCESTER 1 - 2 BR Apts. & 2BR Townhouses 508-852-6001 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 416 Main Street, Athol1000+ Sq/ft, retail/office, formerly Nail and Hair salon. On -site management maintenance. Excellent well maintained, convenient, downtown location. Call @978-249-2622.

All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Massachusetts Anti Discrimination Act and the Boston & Cambridge Fair Housing Ordinances which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, children, marital status, sexual orientation, veterans status or source of income or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-827-5005.

For the NE area call HUD at 617-994-8300. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 or 617-565-5453

RANCH-STYLE 2 bed/2ba condos off Salisbury St. Open floor plan, top finishes. Beautiful community with new clubhouse.

Enjoy the Easy-Living Lifestyle!

Open House every Sat & Sun 1-3pm 10 Primmett Lane, Worcester.

Berkshire Realty Group 508-414-2011

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO/MOTORCYCLE 2008 Honda Metropolitan Scooter Black and gray. Mint cond.

469 miles. Asking $1650.00.

Includes helmet. 207-289-9362 OR 207-450-1492.

Paula K. Aberman Associates, Inc. Paula Savard ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI

(978)-660-9548

Gail Lent ABR, CRS, GRI

(978)-660-9538

Sandra DeRienzo

Mark Gerber

Tracy Page

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Tracy Sladen (978)Â 870-7572

John Keefe (508)-259-3998

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Looking for a home with character and sun-ďŹ lled rooms on the West side of Fitchburg? Look no further... Many updates include new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring in the dining room (bamboo, 2015) and bathroom (2015), bamboo ďŹ&#x201A;ooring in bedrooms (2014), Mass Save audit 2014 (attic & basement insulated, weatherstripping, lights), gas range w/convection oven/dishwasher/refrigerator (2013), roof and windows (2013), new thermostat (2015), 10x12 deck (2014), shiplap red storage shed (2015). Conservation land across the street. Home on dead end street.

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The charm and warmth of this home draws you in the moment you walk in the door! Enter via the mudrom into a maple cabinetted country kitchen, follow to the dining room with plenty of room for your formal table, beautiful built-ins and large picture window. The spacious living room boasts more built-ins and a ďŹ replace--hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors throughout.

The sunroom or ofďŹ ce is a bonus with its own entrance and tons of natural light! 3 bedrooms upstairs including a huge master suite with showstopping master bath complete with steam shower and jacuzzi tub; Master opens out onto a balcony over looking backyard--perfect for morning coffee! A partial y ďŹ nished basement offers 2 possible bedrooms and game area--plenty of room to roam! Attached garage with storage; The lovely fenced in yard has a tri level deck perfectly laid out for get togethers. Gas boiler (2013), Superstor hot water tank (2010), replacement windows, doors and insulated to the max. Conveniently located-- a real beauty!! Aberman Assoc Inc Tracy Sladen 978-537-4971 x 17

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Fenced child safe yard and large shed for all your yard tools. This home would be perfect for an extended family with the lower level offering the 4th BR, Family Rm, Full bath and Laundry. Aberman Assoc. Inc. Linda Barry 978-537-4971 x60

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Yasmin Loft (706)Â 870-4000

New Conference Center 486 Chestnut Street, Suite 11 Gardner MA 01440

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Welcoming Garrison Colonial on idyllic country road. Beautiful 2 acre parcel mostly level with double driveways. Open concept interior features a spacious Great room off the kitchen. Formal dining room and living room both with updated wood ďŹ&#x201A;oors. First ďŹ&#x201A;oor bedroom or ofďŹ ce. Front to back Master Bedroom with two walk in closets and plumbing in place for a second ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry. Two additional spacious bedrooms. Home is ďŹ lled with natural light. Full basement and a two car garage. Shed. Property shows pride of ownership throughout. Aberman Assoc, Inc. Gail Lent 978-537-4971 x 15 www.gaillent.com

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Charming Cape style home features oversized living rm with cozy reading corner overlooking rear deck and grassy fenced yard. Formal dining rm, spacious cabinet kitchen leading to deck with attached lower level deck feature with aboveground pool. 4 bdrms, (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need 4 bdrms? turn the smaller one into an ofďŹ ce or walk in closet.) Recent installs = roof shingles, & upgraded furnace & water heater.

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Water front log home with open cncept. Walkout basement level offers second bedroom or fam room amd full bath. Woodstove. Main level livingroom with gas ďŹ&#x201A;oor to ceilng ďŹ replace, cathedral ceilings window wall onto deck overlooking the water, appliances kitchen with dining area and half bath. Master suite loft accessed by spiral stairway features master bath and stackable laundry.

100 acre Partrdge Pond Aberman Assoc. Inc 979-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

Anna Mary Moises Cosme Kraemer CRS (978)Â 502-7309 (508)Â 713-5172

Tara Sullivan (774)-266-6096

Linda Barry

Sherry Crocker

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Year around or second home , 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; from Spec Pond off Fire Rd 8. Completely updated . Easy Rt 2,, I190 Rt 70 highway access. Open Concept, vaulted ceiling recent deck with water views. Lot includes undividable parcel with 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; frontage on Bogan Rd. Aberman Assoc Inc. Paula Savard 978-537-4971 x 14 www.paulasavard.com

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Looking for more privacy and less trafďŹ c? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a ďŹ xer-upper? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love this 3 bedroom grey w/ blue trim cape style home located only one hour from Boston, 20 minutes from Worcester, 2 miles to I-190. Lots of updates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new kitchen counters and window, triple-pane windows installed 2008, efďŹ cient oil burner installed in 2011, roof shingles in 2013, paint job in 2015, D-box on the septic tank and leaching tank, and Title 5 CertiďŹ cate in 2015.This property has nearly an acre of land, with NO building allowed behind the property, and feels more like 5 acres. Tree-lined lot for a little more privacy. Room next to master bedroom used as a dressing room. Formal dining room used as a den/ofďŹ ce. Breakfast area off kitchen with sliders leading to back deck. Full unďŹ nished, dry basement with plenty of storage and room to set up your own workshop. Aqua-Pure whole house water ďŹ ltration system. Aberman Assoc Inc. Yasmin Loft 978-537-4971 x 61

/XQHQEXUJ Custom built contemporary colonial nestled on 2 1/2 acres. Home sits back from tree lined driveway. Three or 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, stainless steel applianced kitchen, ďŹ rst ďŹ&#x201A;oor laundry, spacious living/dining room separated by brick ďŹ replace, full unďŹ nished basement, oversized two car garage. Energy efďŹ cient propane heating system with instant hot water. 3 room approved rental unit for income, in-laws, or home ofďŹ ce with private entrance. Yard has several young fruit trees and 2 year old 10 x 16 shed with loft and 54â&#x20AC;? double doors. Aberman Assoc Inc Anna Mary Kraemer 978-537-4971 x25

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1994 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 5.2 V8 Auto, 142K Miles. Regular cab. Black. Cap, hitch.

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Heated black leather seats.

Panoramic roof. Dealer maintained.

Under warranty. $24,500.00 978-534-8860 1988 MercedesBenz 300 SEL 6 cylinder gas. Very good cond. Runs exc. $3200.00 195k miles. Located in Sutton, MA 774-287-0777 2006 Toyota Corolla 84K miles. Good condition.

Light green. $5,000.00 Leominster 978-257-3299 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

2002 Chevrolet Corvette 39,000 miles Red with black interior.

Car is in excellent condition! $26,000 or best offer.

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1992 Mercedes 300E 200,000 miles. Black w/grey interior. A nice ride, a head turner.

978-464-2895 1991 Mercedes-Benz SLClass 147k miles. White exterior, w/new top and new seats.

New tires. $7900.00 978-5377841 or 508-954-1866 2000 Honda Civic 4 DR sedan; 58,400 miles; 4 new tires w/ less than 100 miles on.

Never in an accident. Clean/ looks great, but needs some work. $1200. 774-364-4752 774-364-4752 2008 Ford Mustang 8 cyl, 300HP. 21K miles. Never driven during winter. Always garaged. Perfect cond. $21,900 negotiable.

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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 1998 Mercury Mystique Only 85,400 original miles. Maroon ext. with tan int. Very clean, no dents. Moving south, would like to sell by 11/15. Asking $1,750 OBO. 508-829-9882 2000 Toyota Corolla with 5 speed manual. Strong clutch.

Used as a commuter car. No dents, tan exterior with gray interior. Drives very smooth.

Moving out of state, $2,200 OBO. 508-829-9882.

25 HP Suzuki (Like New) with Boat & Trailer with Bonus 2 Free Air Tickets to Orlando and 5 star condo for a week. Disney anyone? Pete 407-3753917 $4,000 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Truck Camper 1985 Bought new in 1991. Real Life brand. Bathroom, shower, self contained. 8ft truck bed. $2900.00 B/O 774-287-0777

4 Tires Hanook Winter Pike Studded. 205/65R15 $150 508 -335-7903 STORAGE HARVEST STORAGE Lots of Outside Storage space.

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3 Horse Trailer 2002 Exiss XT/ 300 Gooseneck. Great condition. All alum. S.S. nose. On craigslist pics. $9,000. Paxton.

Call Robert at 508-757-0887* 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 JUNK CARS We Buy and PICK UP Your junk or wrecked cars or trucks.

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KEEP IT LEGAL INVITATION FOR BIDS 2015 The Town of Sutton will be auctioning off the following items at www.municibid.com. Please log on to view Sweeper 246 attachment – 25 yrs. old Portable Garage (16’W/16’H/40’L’) – 4 yrs. old Audio-Visual Equipment Console – 15 yrs. old Ariens self-propelled mower - 10 yrs. old Delta Table saw/ 220 Volt- 25 yrs. old Craftsmen Planer Model# 113-20680/25 yrs. old Delta Drill Press Cat# 15-350 220Volt/25 yrs. old Skut Automatic Kiln – Model# KM-1027/6 yrs. old 2002 GEM electric car- vin# 5ASAG27472F025235 Student Desks: qty. 36 Blue Student Desks: qty. 154 Wall Soundproofing-4X8 panels- qty. 5

Wall Soundproofing-4X4 panels-qty. 15 Wall Soundproofing-misc. sizes- qty. 12 Basketball Backboard (Fiber) qty. 4 Basketball Backboard (Glass) qty. 2 Toilet Paper Dispenser (AJW U834) qty. 12 Fold Paper Towel Dispenser (U450-7) qty. 45 Fold Paper Towel Dispenser (bottom- U180) – qty. 25 Light Fixtures 8’ Ender (FP8DFP4D)- qty. 25 Light Fixtures 12’ Ender (FP8DFPAD S12-P-12) qty. 5 Philips Florescent lamp bulbs 4’ qty. 14 boxes/30 per box 4-Drawer File Cabinets- qty. 6 5-Drawer File Cabinets- qty. 3

All of the above are in various states of condition. Bidders are encouraged to view the item(s) prior to bidding. All equipment shall be sold “as-is”. Any bidder interested in viewing any of the above items may do so by contacting Sutton School maintenance Director Roger Raymond, at (508) 581-1600 ext. 4138. Viewing of articles will be held November 18, 2015 between 8AM-12:00 noon. The Town of Sutton reserves the right to reject any and all bidders for any reason. Items must be removed from Town property within seven (7) days of notice of bid award.

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 Tiffany Anderson to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated December 4, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40304, Page 273 subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-WFHE2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-WFHE2 by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds at Book 49308, Page 252; 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 12:00 PM on November 19, 2015 at 292 West Main Street, Millbury, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situated on the northerly side of West Main Street in milbury. Worcester County, Massachusetts, containing 16,968 s.f. of land and being shown as Lot 8 on a plan of land entitled: “Plan of Land 292 West Main Street, Millbury, Massachusetts owned by Stella L. Cullina 1”=20’ 3/27/06, 5/5/06” by Andrews Survey & Engineering, Inc. Land Surveying- Civil Engineering- Site Planning P.O. Box 312, 104 Mendon Street, Uxbridge Massachusetts 01569-0312. Said Plan is recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 842, Plan 99. Parcel to be conveyed is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a drillhole on the northerly sideline of West Main Street, it being the southeasterly corner of parcel to be conveyed and is 102.99 feet westerly of a Worcester County Highway Bound opposite Station 84+88.12. Thence by a curve to the left, radius= 625.00ft. Acurve distance of 142.60 feet by said northerly sideline to a drillhole: Thence N. 1 24’ 45” E. 106.47 feet by land of the Town of Millbury to a drillhole: Thence N. 80 45’ 33” E. 148.93 feet partly by stonewall to a drillhole: Thance S. 3 08’ 50” W. 134.45 feet bt wall to the piont of beginning.

The last two lines bt land of R. Martinez et al. No new lines are created by this instrument. Subject to an easement taken by the County Commissioners pursuant to Decree dated February 27, 1958 recorded with said Registry in Book 3927. Page 155. (being Parcel No. 3 on Plan. containing about 960 square feet). The mortgagor(s) expressly reserve my/our rights of Homestead and do not wish to terminate my/our Homestead by granting the within conveyance notwithstanding my/our waiver of such homestead in paragraph 24 of the within mortgage. Being the same premises conveyed to the herein named mortgagor(s) by deed recorded with Worcester District Registry or Deeds in Book 38986, Page 175. 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, bank treasurer’s check or money order 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 National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-WFHE2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-WFHE2 Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 15-008138 10/29, 11/5, 11/12/2015 MS

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Millbury Planning Board In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 81-T and Section 81-W, the Millbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 23, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building, 127 Elm Street, Millbury, MA, on the application of Baggy M. Realty Trust, 240 North Main Street, Millbury, MA, for a 20 lot Definitive Subdivision Plan off of Jessica J. Drive, Millbury, MA and to consider rescission of definitive plan approval for the original subdivision entitled “Jessica J. Drive Extension”, located off of Jessica J. Drive, Millbury, MA, recorded at the Worcester Registry of Deeds recorded on February 5, 2007, in Book 853, Plan 49.

Plans are available for inspection in the Planning Department during normal business hours. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the time and place designated above.

Richard Gosselin Chairman

Town of Sutton Conservation Commission Public Hearing Notice The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:00PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission

by Katherine Hamelin, MA. The project consists of develop a septic system within the buffer zone, no work proposed within the wetland resource area on Map 16, Parcels 24, on 18 Tuttle Road, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

Town of Sutton Conservation Commission Public Hearing The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:15PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Jessica Britnell, MA. The project consists of single family home within the buffer zone, no work proposed within the wetland resource areas on Map 48, Parcels 85, on 224 Manchaug Road, Sutton, MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Ronald A. Peterson and Patricia L. Peterson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 30, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 41627, Page 328, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank Of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP dated June 22, 2012 and recorded with said registry on July 2, 2012 at Book 49216 Page 156 and by assignment from Bank Of America, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC dated September 16, 2013 and recorded with said registry on March 20, 2014 at Book 52137 Page 242, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on December 7, 2015, on the mortgaged premises located at 41 MANCHAUG ROAD, SUTTON, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: Property Address: 41 Manchaug Road, Sutton, Massachusetts 01590. The land with the buildings thereon, situated in the westerly part of Sutton, on the easterly side of the County Road, so-called, containing about three fourths of an acre be the same, more or less, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the end of a wall; THENCE easterly by said road twenty-two (22) rods to a corner; THENCE northerly by land now or formerly of William Darling nineteen and one-half (19 1/2) rods to a corner in a wall;THENCE westerly by land now or formerly of one Tourtellot ten (10) rods and four (4) feet to the first mentioned bound. Being the same premises conveyed to Ronald A. Peterson and Patricia L. Peterson, Dated January 31, 1992 and Recorded with the Worcester South Registry of Deeds on February 3, 1992 at Book 13941 Page 126.

For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 13941, Page 126. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street, Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201407-0081 – PRP 11/12/15, 11/19/15, 11/26/15

Two minutes with...

Kelli White

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Kelli White grew up in Charlton, attended Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley, transferred to the Mass Academy of Math and Science and majored in neuroscience at Brandeis. Naturally, she graduated with a degree in fine arts. Maybe she did not stray far from the brain, after all, because now, as a sommelier and someone who has studied wine ever since college, White is well aware of the sensory pleasures a perfect glass of wine can bring. The author and wine expert recently took time to answer some questions from Worcester Magazine.

You’re a sommelier. Did you always have a passion for wine? I was not raised with

wine, or really with any kind of alcohol, and I didn’t drink in college. I started working in wine stores because the schedule of nights and weekends didn’t conflict with my class schedule. I had no idea that I would end up loving the subject so much. I found that it merged both of my interests (science and aesthetics), with history, culture, and travel. What’s not to love?

impressive number of female sommeliers around. I went back for a big event a few months ago and was amazed to see the number of young women almost equal the number of men. And so many are under the age of 30.

Can you recommend two bottles of wine: As a sommelier, are there areas or types of wine that you specialize in? During my time one under $15 and one you would as a sommelier in New York City, I gained consider to be one a deep knowledge of Burgundy, and am of the best wine very conversant in most other old world available right now? wine regions. I also traveled to Greece and have a deep fondness for Greek wines. But now, after five years of working for a Napa Valley restaurant, and writing a book on Napa Valley, I think it’s safe to say I’m something of an expert in California wine, specifically Napa Valley.

How do you prepare or educate yourself for this position? There are many ways

to become a sommelier. People can take courses now, but the more traditional way is to work your way through a restaurant (from waiter or bartender, etc). I, however, became a sommelier after many years of work in the wine trade, though I had no real restaurant experience.

In my mind, at least, this has traditionally been the job of a little old man with a black bowtie, vest and a cup around his neck. Talk about how the position has evolved. Oh, it was changed so much. And it keeps changing. I left New York five years ago, and at that time I thought there was an

There’s very little from Napa that’s under $15, but there are plenty of other regions out there that offer great wines at the price point. Great Sangioveses from Tuscany, Grüner Veltliners from Austria, and some good Pouilly-Fumés from the Loire can be found in that range. From Napa, my favorite values are the wines of Volker Eisele, Hendry, Frog’s Leap, and Massican.

Talk about your new book, “Napa Valley Then and Now.” When I moved to Napa Valley, I expected the wines to all be one thing: big, rich, and expensive. I was startled to uncover so much diversity in terms of both style and price. I was also delighted to find how well the older vintages were drinking. I spent years talking to the

vintners, both young and old, and enjoyed their stories. I wrote this book as part work of reference, part log of how the older vintages were drinking, and part historical account of many of the wineries that impressed me over the years.

Those numbers would not be seen again until the 1980s, 100 years later.

Is this a book just for serious wine aficionados? No. Though much of the

information is very in-depth and academic, you can go as deep as you want.

It’s not really meant to be read from cover to cover. If you are somewhat new to wine and buy, say, a bottle of Turley Zinfandel, you can turn to the Turley section and read about the history of the winery, their vineyard sources, and how the wine was made, if you like. If you want to This is a big heavy know more, you might figure out which book, half a case of appellation came from (Calistoga, St. wine heavy. How long did it Helena, etc) and look that up in the book. take you to research, compile and write? So There you can read about the terrain, a case of wine weighs around 35 pounds, climate, and what makes the region and my book only weighs 13 pounds, so distinct, as well as what other producers it’s more like a third. But anyway, yes it’s are making good wine in that area. a big book. Took me roughly four and a What are some of the older Napa vintages half years, start to finish. that you would recommend trying? If you While researching, what surprised you about can find them, pretty much anything from the region and its wines? I was really the ’70s is spectacular. In the ’80s, I’m amazed by how far back the history fond of ’84, ’85 and ’87. In the ’90s, I like went (the mid-1800s) and how robust the ’91, ’95, ’96, ’98, and ’99. In the 2000s, industry was before the turn of the 20th some of the best vintages are 2001, 2007, century. There were a ton of wineries and 2009 and 2010. many acres under vine in the 1880s. Then – Steven King Prohibition came and wiped all that out.

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