Thank you to all who came out for a night of Boston comedians and local musicians at The Overlook Performing Arts Center on April 22nd. We were so pleased to present another memorable event to follow up January's popular Evening with Steven the Medium.

80 Lake Road, Brookfield, MA

413-272-9620

The taproom at Oakholm Brewing Company is a beautiful mortise and tenon timber framed hay barn constructed in the early 1900s. This historic barn has been completely renovated and a new timber framed addition has been added to maintain the classic look and create a large production area for the brewery. The team at Oakholm is excited to share their delicious beer, malted seltzers and sours with you, and show you the beauty of their stunning property!

Learn more about Oakholm Brewing Co. below and join your fellow Chamber Members for networking, cold drinks and FUN on May 15th!

After purchasing Oakholm Farm in February 2018, Chris “Babe” Predella asked his long-time employee Andrew Woodward for advice on utilizing an old barn as a tap room for Christmas Tree Sales in the winter. Andrew had been home brewing for over 7 years and his response was “you should put a brewery here.”

They both soon started making plans on renovating the hay barn to create a beautiful brewery. They knew they needed one more person to create a great partnership, and that person was Rick Predella, Babe’s Father. Rick’s background in engineering and operations management was the perfect addition to the partnership. After a two year journey, we were able to open in May 2020 to the public for can sales during the height of the pandemic. Since then, the taproom has been opened for indoor and outdoor seating with firepits and outside draft pours on warmer days.

Oakholm Brewing Company is situated on Oakholm Farm Estate’s land whose mission is to be a place of love, respect, fun, celebration, peace, & relaxation, nourishment for the soul, and a place where families come together. A place where people enter as strangers and leave as friends.

Register for Fun at Five by email or phone.

Cost is $12 for Members who register, $15 at the door, or $20 for non-Members.

A handle. A Blade. And 200 years of experience. Dexter-Russell is a leading manufacturer of high-quality professional cutlery, with a history dating back to 1818. The company was founded in Southbridge, Massachusetts and began crafting knives and tools for local farmers and tradespeople. Today, Dexter-Russell is recognized as a top choice among chefs and foodservice professionals worldwide, offering durable, reliable, and expertly crafted knives that are designed to meet the needs of the modern kitchen.

CMS Chamber’s GOLF CLASSIC is a day of fun and friendly competition on the links at our local 18 hole championship golf course, Heritage Country Club in Charlton. Presented in a scramble format, the event features a continental breakfast, contests and spectacular raffle prizes, a cookout lunch and refreshments on the course, and a reception and dinner after play. We hope you will come and spend a fun day on the links with us this year! Your participation supports the Chamber’s Charities and Scholarship Fund.

8:00 am   Registration

9:00 am   Shot Gun Start

2:30 pm   Dinner Reception

•Continental breakfast

•Greens and cart fees

  Heritage Country Club in Charlton, MA

•Cookout lunch on the course

•Spectacular raffle prizes!

•Contests

•Refreshments on the course

•Reception and dinner after play

SCRAMBLE FORMAT: All players hit from the best lie

COST: Foursome: $540, Individual: $140, Dinner Only: $40

$100 Tee Box Sponsor: Includes a sign with your business name and logo at the tee box or green.

$750 Corporate Sponsor: Includes 1 Foursome, Tee Box Sponsor, 4 additional meal tickets for guests, featured in all promotional materials at event.

DOWNLOAD the GOLF CLASSIC brochure here.

Phone: 508-764-0012, Fax: 508-765-1187

Cornerstone Bank

c/o Mike Checkosky

253-257 Main Street

Southbridge, MA 01550

Sponsored by Country Bank

Get noticed! Sponsoring a Chamber event or program can give you exposure to the people that you want to do business with. Our affiliation with the Worcester Regional Chamber means exposure to 2,300 member businesses and an e-mail list of more than 10,000 professionals.

June 15 Chamber 2023 GOLF CLASSIC at Heritage Country Club Corporate Sponsorship includes a foursome, tee sponsorship, name on promotional materials.

July 15 Drivin’ It Ho(l)me for Health & Education Car Show at Oakholm Brewery Classic Sponsor gets their name on all promotional materials, event day call-outs, a 10x10 vendor space and one complimentary car show registration and more.

If your company would be interested in being a sponsor for these upcoming events, or would like more information about sponsorship, please contact Alix at 508-347-2761 or email [email protected].

PHOTO: Sheriff Lew Evangelidis, President Award Recipient Bill Keefe, Executive Director Mary O’Coin, Representative Joe McKenna and Former UW Webster-Dudley Executive Director Janet Scheffler

WEBSTER:  On March 29^th the United Way of South Central Massachusetts (UWSCM) celebrated its 85^th Anniversary with a Campaign Awards and Jazz Dinner held at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall. The night included discussion of the exciting memories from the many years United Way has been operating in the towns of Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Webster and Dudley. What was once two separate United Ways that merged in 2020, many organizations and residents in the five towns have benefited from services they have been able to fund Music was provided by the Jerry Seeco Jazz Trio, and guests were able to participate in a Mystery Raffle and silent auction.

UWSCM Board President, Kris Marier started the night off with an introduction of past executive directors from both United Ways, past board presidents, board members and special guests MA State Representative Joseph McKenna and MA State Senator Ryan Fattman. He also recognized the main sponsors INCOM, Inc. and SAVERS BANK along with all of the lead sponsors.

The program included 2022 Campaign Chairwoman Denise Gorski who remarked “I am delighted to announce that we have reached our $584,000 goal and actually exceeded it by 4%. Our initial worries about the success of the campaign were for not. It was all possible with the help of the many workplace campaigns at local businesses, foundations and individual donors.” Ms. Gorski stated that the goal was the highest ever set by the United Way because we had granted the highest amount ever to local programs that provided for the health, education and financial needs of many in the communities that we serve.

Worcester County Sheriff, Lew Evangelidis was the Guest Speaker for the evening. He recounted his first experience with the Community Justice Support Center in Webster when he started as Sheriff and how far it has come serving an increasing number of district courts with recovery and rehabilitation assistance. The work that is being done provides those incarcerated and on probation with access to services and opportunities to turn their lives around for the better. Sheriff Evangelidis stated “To give a hand up, out of an endless cycle of public assistance and criminal behavior.” That his mission as sheriff is similar to United Way’s logo of a hand raising someone up and not just giving a handout. “That we have a shared purpose of helping those in need and providing a way for them to live in dignity, with purpose and opportunities.”

State Representative Joseph McKenna and State Senator Ryan Fattman presented on behalf of the Massachusetts House of Representatives a Congratulations Citation to the United Way of South Central MA in recognition of “The celebration of an incredible 85 years servicing the people across Southern Worcester County”.

The evening concluded with remarks from UWSCM Executive Director, Mary O’Coin who stated “That we have grown over the years from a Community Chest in 1937 to today’s United Way. We are still very home grown. Concentrating on how we can help the residents in the five towns that we serve. Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, Sturbridge and Webster are wonderful communities with very generous people. It was now time honor a few of them.” She presented awards to local businesses who performed at high levels of giving through their employee and corporate gifts.

The following companies and organizations received GOOD NEIGHBOR Awards for combined gifts of over $10,000 or more: bankHometown, UMASS Memorial Health – Harrington, and Webster First Federal Credit Union. SILVER Award was present to SAVERS BANK for having 85-99% of their employees participate in their campaign. DIAMOND Awards were presented to the following businesses and foundations for giving of over $30,000; Cornerstone Bank, Dexter-Russell, Inc., Fundación MAPFRE, Incom, Inc. and KARL STORZ Endovision. Special “Excellence in Giving” awards for increasing workplace campaigns were presented to SAVERS BANK for a 26% increase and KARL STORZ Endoscopy America for increasing their campaign by 76%. A BEACON Award was presented to CORNERSTONE BANK for their contribution of almost $80,000 to this year’s campaign and for being an inspiration to other businesses to give generously. An individual UNSUNG HERO award was presented to UWSCM board member Shana Bandelean for outstanding support throughout the year. A first time FOUNDATION AWARD was presented to Gerald and Marilyn Fels for their outstanding support and philanthropy in Webster and Dudley. The last award of the night was presented to past UWSCM board president William Keefe. He received the PRESIDENT’S AWARD for his lifelong commitment to service as a former member of the military, as a police officer and Webster Police Chief, and for his many years as a member of the United Way of Webster & Dudley board, his three years as UWWD board president and for being instrumental in the merger of the two United Ways and becoming the first board president of the United Way of South Central Massachusetts.

The evening concluded with raffle prizes, music and the continued hope for another 85 years of service by the United Way.

The United Way of South Central Massachusetts serves the communities of Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton and is located at 176 Main St., Suite 400, Southbridge, MA 01550. To learn more about programs or to donate, visit www.uwscm.org, follow on Facebook @UWSCM, Instagram @UWSouthCentralMA, or call (508) 765-5491.

North Brookfield, MA – North Brookfield Savings Bank is committed to excellence and the support of their local communities, which is exactly why the Bank decided to host their first-ever “Love Lives Here” Drive to benefit the Be Like Brit foundation. We are pleased to announce the fundraiser was a resounding success! In fact, because of the overwhelming support of local neighbors and community members, we were able to assist the foundation in carrying out their mission, which was inspired by their daughter, who was volunteering in Haiti when the deadly earthquake struck.

Throughout the entire month of March, North Brookfield Savings Bank collected “in need” supplies and monetary donations at all branch locations in North Brookfield, East Brookfield, West Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, and Three Rivers. 100% of donations collected will directly benefit The Be Like Brit Foundation headquartered in Worcester, MA. We were able to raise just under $500 in addition to hundreds of donations of “in-need” items. We even had a North Brookfield Savings Bank retiree make a large donation to the drive to kick things off.

To learn more about North Brookfield Savings Bank’s Community giving efforts and all of the convenient banking products and services offered, visit www.NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.

Be Like Brit is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the children of Haiti. Be Like Brit will continue the compassionate life and legacy of Britney Gengel by establishing a safe, nurturing and sustainable orphanage in an environment where children can grow, learn and thrive. In many ways, Britney Gengel from Rutland Massachusetts was a typical 19-year-old young woman, but her humor, passion and deep sense of caring for those less fortunate made her memorable to all who met her. It was her compassion for others that brought Britney to Haiti on January 11, 2010, just a day before a catastrophic earthquake claimed an estimated 230,000 lives and rocked the small, poverty-stricken country. Britney had spent the day visiting a Haitian orphanage where she and fellow students of Lynn University on a “Journey of Hope”, met the Haitian orphans they had traveled so far to help. Just a few hours later, Britney, three of her fellow students, and two Lynn University professors lost their lives in the rubble of the Hotel Montana in Port-Au-Prince. Britney was missing for 33 days before her remains were recovered. Fortunately, Britney’s dream did not die with her. Only hours before the earthquake, Britney sent a text message to her family that read: “They love us so much and everyone is so happy. They love what they have and they work so hard to get nowhere, yet they are all so appreciative. I want to move here and start an orphanage myself.” These forty words would sustain Britney’s family through the tragedy and, ultimately, serve as the driving force behind the establishment of the Be Like Brit Foundation and the decision to build an orphanage in Grand Goâve for the children of Haiti. Mission: To serve the children of Haiti by establishing a safe, nurturing and sustainable orphanage in an environment where they can grow, learn and thrive. Learn more at https://belikebrit.org/

ABOUT NORTH BROOKFIELD SAVINGS BANK

North Brookfield Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank with full-service branches in North Brookfield, East Brookfield, West Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, and the Three Rivers Village of Palmer. NBSB offers a wide variety of deposit and loan products for individuals and businesses throughout Central and Western Massachusetts and has been a steadfast supporter of the communities it serves since 1854. All deposits are insured by the FDIC and the Depositors Insurance Fund. North Brookfield Savings Bank was voted Best Bank in Central Massachusetts for 2021 and was named “Community Icon” Among the Top Extraordinary Banks in the Nation in 2022. For more information, please call 1-866-711-6272 or visit us online at www.NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.

PHOTOS (L-R): Sharon Mahlert, Donna M. Daigle, Tina M. Puzo, and Maria Thomas

OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, April 14, 2023 — bankHometown recently announced that it has promoted Sharon Mahlert to senior vice president, retail banking officer, and Donna M. Daigle, Tina M. Puzo, and Maria Thomas to the newly created role of vice president, regional branch manager.

Mahlert, of Putnam, Conn., joined bankHometown in 2003 and over the years has held several leadership positions in the retail division including branch manager and vice president, branch retail administrator. Most recently, she was vice president of the bank’s Learning and Development department. Mahlert brings more than 35 years of banking experience to this new role, in which she will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s 16 branches across Central Massachusetts and northeast Connecticut, including business development, the customer experience, and branch operations. She is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach which recognizes individuals for their strengths-based coaching excellence.

Daigle, of Lunenberg is currently vice president, branch officer of the bank’s Sack Blvd., Leominster office as well as a retail sales coordinator. In this new role, she will take on supervisory responsibilities for the bank’s two Worcester offices as well as its Lancaster and Athol offices. Daigle has more than 40 years of banking experience, joining bankHometown in 2014 as branch manager. She was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer in 2018 and then vice president, branch officer in 2021. Before joining bankHometown, she was assistant vice president, store manager, with TD Bank. Daigle is currently on the membership committee for the Leominster chapter of Business Network International.

Puzo, of Dudley, is currently vice president, branch officer of bankHometown’s Southbridge St., Auburn office, as well as a retail sales coordinator. In her new role, she will assume supervisory responsibility for the bank’s two Webster offices as well as its Millbury, Oxford, and Sturbridge offices. Puzo has more than 35 years of banking experience, having joined bankHometown in 2009 as branch manager of the Webster office. She was promoted to assistant vice president, branch officer in 2012 and vice president, branch officer in 2021. Before joining bankHometown, she served as vice president, business development and sales manager at TD Bank. Puzo completed business coursework at Quinsigamond Community College and is a graduate of both the New England School of Financial Studies and the New England College of Business and Finance. She is active in the community, currently serving as secretary of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of its Programs Committee and town-wide Clean-up Committee. Additionally, she is manager of bankHometown’s United Way campaign as well as a volunteer with United Way’s Dollar Scholar program. She is also a member of the town of Auburn’s Business Roundtable Committee. Puzo previously received the Girl Scouts of Montachusett Council’s Women of Distinction award and was previously named one of Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honorees.

Thomas, of Brooklyn, Conn., is currently vice president, branch officer of the bank’s Riverside Dr., Thompson, Conn., office as well as a retail sales coordinator. In this new position, she will add supervisory responsibilities for the bank’s four other Connecticut offices in Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, and Woodstock. Thomas has 14 years of experience in the banking industry and joined the former Citizens National Bank as an assistant branch manager in 2013 prior to its merger with bankHometown. She was promoted to branch manager of the Thompson, Conn. office in 2014, to assistant vice president, branch officer in 2019, and vice president, branch officer earlier this year. Prior to joining bankHometown, Thomas was employed by Key Bank. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nichols College and is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies. Thomas currently serves as treasurer of the Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc., and is a member of the Thompson Business Association and the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.

Founded in 1889, bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has $1.3 billion in assets and 16 branches located throughout Central Massachusetts and northeast Connecticut. Through its sponsorship and charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, bankHometown and the Hometown Bank Community Foundation support non-profit organizations and causes throughout Worcester and Windham Counties. In 2022, The Giving Tree donated approximately $320,000 and over the last decade has donated more than $2.5 million. For more information, visit bankhometown.com.

NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA (April 24, 2023) – Second Chance Animal Services is caring for a sweet 8-month-old shelter pup who suffered serious trauma to his leg. Natty came to Second Chance in great pain, enduring one of the most serious injuries a dog can face - a degloving injury to his leg. Skin and tissue were torn from the bone and muscle, leaving his limb exposed and vulnerable.

The nonprofit has shared Natty’s story on their website and social media. Those interested in helping can visit secondchanceanimals.org/natty to make a donation. Checks can also be mailed to Second Chance, PO Box 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515. Your donation will be matched by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999.  Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need.  Today Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all.  Subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Last year Second Chance helped over 44,000 pets live better lives through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community & educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry. For more information, visit Second Chance’s website at www.secondchanceanimals.org.

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PHOTO: (L-R) Rare Gems Pecan, Ruby and Houston are looking for foster homes.

EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (April 27, 2023) – Have you ever wanted to help a shelter dog, but you aren't ready to take on the lifelong commitment? Second Chance Animal Services is looking for fosters to join our Rare Gems Foster crew! This can be a great way to make a huge difference in the life of a shelter pet by fostering for a short time at no cost. 

Being a Rare Gems foster can be a great opportunity for students taking dog behavior classes to learn and practice what they are learning. Rare Gems fosters should live within 45 minutes of one of the Second Chance vet hospitals so they can easily receive continued veterinary care. Anyone interested in becoming a Rare Gems foster should email [email protected] for more information.

BRIMFIELD – On Saturday, May 6th from 8am to 2pm, Hitchcock’s lawn will be bursting with flowers and plants for the taking in its annual “Grow With Us” Plant Sale. The array will include perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, and hanging plants - which make a great gift for Mother’s Day. Orders can also be placed for bee boxes and bat houses for pickup at a later date. The homes for bees and bats help with pollination and mosquito mitigation, respectively. Established at Hitchcock in 2020, the organization’s popular annual “Grow With Us” Plant Sale was previously a fundraiser for the now retired Brimfield Ambulance Fund. Volunteers/staff will be on hand to answer plant questions to help customers get the best out of their gardens. Including members of the Southbridge Garden Club.

Hitchcock will also host a pop-up event from the Carol Rivest Memorial Foundation. CRMF will have a free shop set-up offering women’s gently-used professional and casual attire from 10am to 1pm on May 17th. For more information, contact Sheila Rivest at 413.668.8885 or [email protected].

Sponsors are welcome for the Town-Wide Tag Sale. Interested local businesses can reach out to Cindy Skowrya, Executive Director, for more information at [email protected].

Hitchcock Academy is a community center located at 2 Brookfield Road in Brimfield serving the community with educational, recreational, and cultural programming. More information can be found at www.hitchcockacademy.org.

SPONSORSHIPS AND BOOTH SPACES AVAILABLE! (Contact Alix)

Purchase your tickets online at this link: fevogm.com/event/cmschamber

For parking passes, please visit: www.woosox.com/parking for more information.

Please contact Alexandra McNitt, [email protected] with general questions.

The latest digital issue of Vocero Hispano is available on their website.

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Reach the Hispanic Market directly with the #1 Statewide Hispanic Newspaper in Massachusetts. Email [email protected] to get started.

The Friends of Jacob Edwards Library will hold their annual book sale on Thursday, May 4 through Saturday, May 6. The sale takes place in the Pioppi Room, lower level of the library located at 236 Main Street in Southbridge. There will be thousands of books available including fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books, along with CDs and DVDs. The books are divided by category to help make shopping easy. This is a CASH ONLY sale. Proceeds will fund library programs and supplies.

The book sale hours are Thursday, 1:30- 7:30pm, Friday 9:30- 4:30pm, Sat 9:30-11:30am. The books are $1, with children's and pocket paperbacks selling for 2/$1 and CD's and DVD's selling for 4/$1. This terrific sale has something for everyone. The goal is to give everyone a chance to enhance their personal collection - while benefiting library programs. Don't miss this annual sale.

This is the American Red Cross (ARC) Full version of BLS (Basic Life Saving) for Healthcare Providers for any 1st time students or anyone with an expired BLS card. Certification cards valid for 2 years.

NOTE: This class is on the 2nd floor, access by stairs only.

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Learn how to perform CPR and use an AED for Adults, Children and Infants. This in an HSI program, which was formerly known as ASHI. Optional certification cards are valid for 2 years.

Note: This class is on the 2nd floor, access by stairs only.

Learn how to relieve choking using realistic choke manikins, and learn the basics of Adult CPR/AED. The CPR portion is in an HSI program, which was formerly known as ASHI. Optional certification is valid for 2 years.

Note: This class is on the 2nd floor, access by stairs only.

This is the American Heart Association (AHA) renewal version of BLS (Basic Life Saving) for Healthcare Providers for anyone with a current or recently expired AHA BLS card. Certification cards valid for 2 years.

Note: This class is on the 2nd floor, access by stairs only.

Gateway Players Theatre of Southbridge presents "Fireflies”, by Matthew Barber, from the novel Eleanor and Abel by Annette Sanford. Presented by permission through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Performance dates are April 28, 29, May 5 & 6 at 7:30pm, and May 7 at 2pm.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and youth under 18. Tickets may be reserved by calling Gateway at 508-764-4531. Online credit card ticket sales are available at gateway-players.ticketleap.com/fireflies/

To supplement the meager armed forces, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Twice a year, these citizen-soldiers were “called to muster” for a day of training in their town. Old Sturbridge Village re-creates a typical Muster Day and celebrates our local military history. Demonstrations will include marching, musket and cannon firing, and target practice.

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Also, save the date for our next Muster Day: September 2, 2023!

MAY 27-29: WOOL DAYS LEARN MORE

2023 Brimfield Collectible T-Shirts: Bought it in Brimfield!

It's back! The Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show has been dubbed "the Queen of the outdoor shows" and a Smithsonian Treasure.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Chamber is looking to staff its Information Booth at the Shows with friendly volunteers who can orient visitors to the show, sell T-shirts and enjoy some fine people-watching. We have 3-hour shifts available Tuesday-Saturday between 8am-5pm. If you can help please contact Alix to reserve your shift!

It’s time to clean up the trails!

Join the Stewardship Committee, supporters, and fellow trail users for property clean-up days this May so we can get the trails ready for use! Kids and families are welcome. Lend a hand and ensure access to a conserved property in your neighborhood!

Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect & so we can contact you if it's rained out.

RSVP to: Glenn Colburn [email protected] or (413) 668-7453

Seatings from 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Adults $44 Children $17 (4-12yrs) (tax & gratuity NOT INCLUDED)

Maximum seating time allotted per each reservation

Reservations Required, Credit Card Required to Hold

72 Hour Cancellation Policy

Monday - Friday 10 AM – 5PM

Check out the NEW SPRING MENU of seasonal dishes available for you!

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Sturbridge: Calling all gardeners, plant enthusiasts and nature lovers! The Southbridge Garden Club invites the general public to a Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9 am to noon on the Sturbridge Town Common. The sale takes place rain or shine.

The sale will feature a wide selection of perennials, vegetables, floral door decorations, unique potted plants, and herb and flower baskets. The “Garden Treasures” table will offer shoppers a variety of garden-related items, such as small tools, flowerpots, gloves, decorative garden items, some surprises, and other goodies.

A representative from the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association will conduct free soil testing. The Yankee Dahlia Society will be selling tubers and other items. Shoppers will be able to browse and purchase one or more books on gardening, ecology, cooking, and landscaping from the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge.

The Spring Plant Sale will also raffle off a garden trug filled with a treasure trove of garden-related items, including seeds, bulbs, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, garden shears and much more.

Proceeds from the Spring Plant Sale support the programs, scholarships, and beautification projects that the Southbridge Garden Club sponsors. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Visit our Facebook page for updates, www.facebook.com/SouthbridgeGardenClub

For more information, please contact Sally at 508-207-6882.

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