Welcome to CROSSROADS EVENTS!
You will find this issue stuffed with important news from our Members and many fantastic holiday events! Find info on local craft and art fairs including the Country Folk Art Craft Show on Thanksgiving weekend. There are just a few days left to get early bird pricing on tickets to Christmas By Candlelight at OSV. You are also invited to a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening on Monday, November 21st at our newest members, Form First Physical Therapy! Thank you for Keeping It Local this holiday season!
CROSSROADS is our Members' platform to share their latest news with over 1,000 fellow Chamber Members and subscribers in our community. Thank you for entering your upcoming Holiday offerings on our NEW Events calendar and emailing us your press releases, links and photos for inclusion in CROSSROADS.
NEXT ISSUE: DECEMBER 1, 2022.
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CHAMBER OFFICE INFO
OPEN Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
No appointment is necessary. Give us a ring at 508-347-2761 to be sure we are here.
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 & 25.
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SAVE THE DATE for the
Holiday Fun at Five at the Publick House Historic Inn with Cornerstone Bank
Tuesday, December 20
Activities include:
Dress as Your Favorite Holiday Character Contest
Ugly Sweater Contest
Stick the Nose on Rudolph
Holiday Bingo
Reindeer Ring Toss
and
Stuffed Stocking Silent Auction
What is a Stuffed Stocking Silent Auction? Glad you asked!
Members are encouraged to donate a holiday stocking to our silent auction. A portion of proceeds will be used to purchase gift cards for teenagers in need. Stocking can be filled with product you make or sell, you can fill the stocking based on a theme, or use a tiny holiday stocking for a gift card – the possibilities are endless.
Let Alix know if you will be making a donation to our Stuffed Stocking Silent Auction.
Thank you!
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Welcome, New Chamber Members!
We are very pleased to welcome our newest Members to the Chamber of Central Mass South!
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Form First Physical Therapy
Form First Physical Therapy provides personalized treatment options for all of their patients. Whether you are returning to sports, recovering from surgery, suffering with chronic pain or seeking to improve mobility, their Doctors take the time to address your needs and work with you to establish an individualized plan of care every time.
YOU'RE INVITED!
RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION ON NOVEMBER 21ST!
SEE THE DETAILS IN THE ARTICLE BELOW!
48 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566
(774)-318-8272
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Get Great Exposure for Your Business!
Sponsor an upcoming Chamber event!
Our Promotions Committee is hard at work planning the schedule of Chamber happenings including FUN at FIVE networking events. We are actively seeking businesses that would be interested in sponsoring these events.
Our event sponsors are given positive exposure and enthusiastic crowds that are eager to share the good word about your business with their friends, neighbors and business contacts!
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]. |
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New Chamber & Tourism Websites!
Members, create your profile on the new Chamber website: www.cmschamber.org. Login to the "members only" Info Hub to create your Account. Click the Member Login button at the top of the home page to get started. Your email address must be in our new system for you to be instantly approved. If it is not, give us a ring or email and we can add your email address from our end.
Once you have joined, you will be able access vital resources, advertise your upcoming events, post any Hot Deals you may be offering, register for Chamber events, post Member 2 Member discounts, pay invoices, even create Job Postings to recruit new employees!
Also, take a peek at www.sturbridgetownships.com, the new tourism site for visitors to our area. If you post your event to the Chamber calendar and it is tourism related, we will feature it on the Sturbridge Townships page, too!
We look forward to your feedback!
If you run into technical issues or questions, don't hesitate to drop us an email or call 508-347-2761.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Grand Opening! |
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48 Main Street, Unit B, Sturbridge
Monday, November 21, 3:00-6:00pm
You are invited to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening celebration at Form First Physical Therapy on Monday, November 21, from 3:00pm-6:00pm. The new office is located at 48 Main Street (Rte. 131) in Sturbridge.
Form First Physical Therapy provides personalized treatment options for all of their patients. Whether you are returning to sports, recovering from surgery, suffering with chronic pain or seeking to improve mobility, Form First Doctors take the time to address your needs and work with you to establish an individualized plan of care every time.
Featured Services include: Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain Management, Mobile in-home or Virtual Therapy Options. Visit online for more details!
The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be presented by the Chamber of Central Mass South at 3:00pm with local dignitaries and the snipping of the official red ribbon. After the ceremony, all are invited to meet the owners, Nick Murray PT DPT and Christina Murray PT DPT, enjoy light appetizers and a glass of wine.
Guests will have the opportunity to “Ask a PT” and get a professional opinion on any injury or pain they might have, as well as receive a free fall risk/balance assessment. Form First will also offer raffles for local restaurant gift cards at their Grand Opening!
Everyone is welcome to attend. There is no cost and no need to RSVP. Just come on by and join in as the Chamber and our guests provide a warm Sturbridge welcome and best wishes to our newest members!
Reach them by phone at (774)-318-8272.
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FEATURED MEMBER2MEMBER DISCOUNT
508-347-5800
Members, use your card and take a 15% discount off food purchases only. Does not apply to holidays, special events and cannot be combined with any other promotion.
Click on the M2M logo to view all the M2M deals!
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Cornerstone Bank donates $50,000 to Worcester Community Action Council
Funds will go towards the organization’s Emergency Fuel Fund
WORCESTER Mass. – Cornerstone Bank, a community bank with 10 locations throughout Central Massachusetts, has donated $50,000 to the Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) in support of its Emergency Fuel Fund. Due to higher fuel costs and an increase in calls for support from the community, the emergency fund has been depleted. In September and October of 2021, WCAC helped over 350 households with payments totaling more than $150,000. This is the third consecutive year Cornerstone Bank has donated to WCAC.
“We are proud to support WCAC’s mission of helping those struggling to heat their homes as the weather begins to trend colder,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “As a community bank, we put a major focus on bettering the lives of our neighbors. We were happy to answer WCAC’s call for help to ensure the people they serve will be warm this winter.”
The Worcester Community Action Council is one of 23 community action agencies in Massachusetts with the mission of helping people toward economic self-sufficiency through programs, partnerships, and advocacy. To help break the cycle of poverty for tens of thousands of people annually, WCAC provides opportunities for energy assistance, early education and care, financial empowerment, positive youth development, and career pathways.
To learn more about Cornerstone Bank and their charitable work, please visit cornerstonebank.com.
About Cornerstone Bank
Cornerstone Bank was formed in 2017, born of a long history of supporting the community, and providing a strong foundation to help people and businesses thrive. Serving Worcester County, Massachusetts, Cornerstone Bank’s local presence and community-based banking model enables a unique ability to deliver outstanding service, with a personal touch. Cornerstone provides the highest level of service and expertise for individuals, businesses, and community organizations with branch locations throughout Central Massachusetts. Cornerstone works to connect customers with opportunities, through a broad range of deposit and loan products, and services. Built on Trust is not just a tagline, but also one of our guiding corporate values. Whether a business or personal partnership, Cornerstone stands on the foundation that relationships are built on trust. To learn about Cornerstone Bank’s personal and business banking offerings, please visit cornerstonebank.com or call 800-939-9103.
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Santa Claus returns to North Brookfield Savings Bank’s Belchertown Branch, Nov. 26
Belchertown Santa Day includes free photos with Santa, refreshments and games
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Photo Caption: Skylar and Riley Weatherwax with Santa Claus at North Brookfield Savings Bank’s 2019 Belchertown Santa Day.
North Brookfield, MA—The free refreshments, fun holiday games and, best of all, free photos with Santa Claus are back! It’s Santa Day on November 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at North Brookfield Savings Bank’s Belchertown branch, 4 Daniel Shays Highway.
Santa Day visitors can enjoy free cider and cookies, and Santa will pose for free photos with children and families. In addition, NBSB’s popular Reindeer Search game returns for another year. Santa’s nine reindeer will be hidden around the branch and children will receive a sticker each time they find one, with six stickers earning a goodie bag.
As part of its Annual Toy Drive, NBSB will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for children ages infant to 12 years old, in support of the Belchertown Police Association’s toy program. Donations are welcome, but not required. The Bank will match every dollar donated and contribute $1 for every toy collected, up to $250 per branch.
“We are so thrilled to hold our Annual Santa Day once again, that has been on a hiatus since 2020, like much else due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We are excited to get back in the communities and to provide special events and offerings like we have for over 160 years,” said North Brookfield Savings Bank, Digital Marketing Strategist, Nicole Syriac. “This is a special opportunity to visit with our customers, friends, and neighbors, and to help support the community, families and most importantly, children in need.”
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, Palmer, 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.
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Country Bank Announces Promotion
Ware, Ma (November 4, 2022) – Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that Lisa Saletnik has been promoted to Vice President of Business Systems Optimization.
Lisa holds an Associate’s Degree from Bay Path University in Health Science and graduated from The New England School for Financial Studies. Lisa has been with Country Bank for 23 years and has extensive experience in the bank’s core systems and digital technologies. Having worked in various departments at the bank, she found her passion in the Information Technology and Innovation Department in 2018. Before joining the IT Department, she managed the eServices area for eight years. Lisa has been instrumental in working with vendors and partners to continue to find the best solutions to help the bank best serve its internal and external customers.
“I am thrilled to congratulate Lisa on her promotion and all of the accomplishments that got her here; she is a key part of our success. We’re pleased to provide opportunities for our people to develop not only within their roles today, but into new opportunities tomorrow. These team members embody our corporate values of iSTEP – Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence and Prosperity,” stated Miriam Siegel, First Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
About Country Bank
Country Bank is one of the most highly capitalized mutual savings banks in the Commonwealth offering full-service consumer and commercial banking services. Country Bank serves Central and Western Massachusetts with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton, Springfield and Worcester. Country Bank is a member of FDIC, DIF and the SUM network. Country Bank can be reached at 800-322-8233 or online at countrybank.com. |
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Debra Kizilcan of DEB K HYPNOSIS at the Sturbridge Herbfest 2022.
Click the thumbnail to watch on YouTube.
See if hypnosis is right for you! Call: (508) 579-6314
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Second Chance Named 2022 Top-Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits
Award Based on Community Recommendations
EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (November 10, 2022) — Second Chance Animal Services announced today it has been named a “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits.
Second Chance serves pets in Massachusetts and beyond, helping over 40,000 pets a year.
“We are honored to be named a 2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit,” says Second Chance founder and CEO Sheryl Blancato. “We are so grateful for the community’s support that makes our work possible, keeping pets in their homes with the people they love through our four Community Veterinary Hospitals and helping homeless pets get the care they need to find their new homes.”
The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews that Second Chance received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. The reviews share loving stories of pets adopted from and cared for by the nonprofit. “Got my dog from them years ago, and still use (them) for his vet care and he is the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Second Chance is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Second Chance.”
GreatNonprofits is the largest donation website for nonprofits and where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.6 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers, and recipients of aid.
PHOTO: Huckelberry is a 12 and a half year old shepherd mix at the Second Chance Adoption Center in East Brookfield who is looking for a home.
About Second Chance Animal Services:
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. Second Chance helps over 40,000 pets a year 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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We Must Fix a Broken Federal System That Denies Veterans Access to Medicinal Cannabis
Expanded access to medical cannabis has a track record of breaking the devastating cycles of PTSD, pain, and opioid prescription abuse.
Authored by: Bob Patton, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board for Green Meadows
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Veterans face unique challenges, from re-entry post combat, pain, and PTSD, to the over-prescription of opioids, subsequent addiction, and the devastating cycle of physical, mental and emotional pain that is perpetuated as a result. These systemic challenges that are creating barriers to veterans getting access to safe, natural remedies have devastating unintended, but undisputed, consequences, including veteran opioid abuse, overdoses and suicides, which are at all-time highs in the veteran community. Yet, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to rely heavily on addictive prescriptions. Unfortunately, it’s not just medicinal access that is harmed by the federal government’s stance on cannabis, but education too. Through veterans’ education, support events and informal conversations, Green Meadows has sought to understand the unintended consequences of some of these historic laws and policies, and how we as a community can help bring these issues to the forefront.
I led our family’s charge in launching and establishing a legal cannabis business in Massachusetts, and one of the reasons we were so passionate about getting into this space is because of how cannabis can support PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, pain, and a variety of other ailments, especially in the veteran community. Right now, a lot of this consumer education is currently happening at the dispensary level through the budtenders, because federal law prohibits research into the medical benefits of cannabis. We can’t write a prescription for somebody, but we can help drive conversations and education to help empower veterans to feel comfortable with coming to a dispensary to see if it is the right option for them.
Danny Harper, Director of Wholesale for Curaleaf Massachusetts explains that, “The United States Department of Veterans Affairs hasn’t changed; it’s all about prescriptions and more prescriptions. I’ve lost friends to suicide and drug overdoses because sometimes the VA gives you too much medicine, or they don’t give any at all and these people go to the streets to look for something else.” He added, “Moving towards cannabis allowed me to be me again. Microdosing helps me, and other veterans, have a chance to being a functioning member of our society. Medical cannabis saved me.”
David Adams, Southbridge Town Councilor and President of the Southbridge Veterans Council adds that the divided politics in Washington have sidelined many hopes that federal legalization could begin to give veterans across the country access to medicinal cannabis that could safely and effectively improve their quality of life. This Veterans Day, he invites everyone to reach out to their state representatives and senators to encourage the VA to be more proactive addressing the needs of veterans, as the Food and Drug Administration plays a critical role in helping veterans gain access to medical cannabis.
“Unless the Food and Drug Administration authorizes medical cannabis, then VA doctors are not going to be allowed to prescribe it. Doctors understandably don’t want to lose their licenses,” he explained. Adams reinforced that this needs to be a grassroots effort with local community organizing and outreach to legislators to start to move the needle on behalf of veterans.
In order to fulfill this mission and our commitment to support the veteran community effectively, we must be connected to the issues that veterans are facing right now. It is time to get the trauma and pain veterans experience out of the shadows so we can start talking about real solutions that start to break destructive cycles and better support our nation’s heroes.
I encourage you to look into these issues more, and if you feel as passionately as we do, contact your U.S. senators here, find your state representative(s) here and find your Massachusetts legislators here to let your voice be heard.
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The #1 Hispanic Newspaper in MA
The latest digital issue of Vocero Hispano is available on their website.
Reach the Hispanic Market directly with the #1 Statewide Hispanic Newspaper in Massachusetts. Email [email protected] to get started.
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Learning & Networking Opportunities
You'll also find webinars, online workshops and courses from Worcester Chamber, SCORE and MSBDC. Most are FREE! Got something going on? Please add your happenings, online or in-person, indoors or out, to our calendar or email Jack the pertinent info and we will share in the next CROSSROADS!
WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
147th Annual Meeting - Friday Dec 2, 2022, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, 3rd Floor, Worcester
Chamber Members: $75 per person; $700 Table of 10, Non Chamber Members: $150 per person; $1250 Table of 10
The meeting will include the election of officers and directors of the Chamber, keynote speaker, and an update on the Chamber’s work during 2022 on behalf of the business community. Keynote speaker: Steve Walsh, President & CEO of Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association. This event will sell out. REGISTER TODAY!
FREE ONLINE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY SCORE
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. Check out these upcoming FREE live webinars.
How SBA Helps Small Businesses Gain Access to Capital
Nov 15 | 12 pm
Lenders and government guaranteed loan programs have unique eligibility requirements such as eligible use of proceeds to get the loan. REGISTER
What You Need to Know About Pricing
Nov 17 | 12 pm
Pricing your product or service correctly is a key element to profitability. This webinar will walk you through the math and the marketing of pricing for a small business. REGISTER
EIDL: You Got the Loan, Here’s How You Pay It Back
Nov 29 | 12 pm
The amazing news is that when your business most needed money, the SBA made it available. November is when the deferment ends for early loan recipients. Lets get you a plan of action. REGISTER
View more upcoming SCORE Webinars Here.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK
Statewide Training & Event Calendar
Nov 16 How to Become Women-Owned Certified with SBA
Nov 16 Writing a Business Plan Part 3 - Location and Facilities
Nov 17 Basics of Starting Your Business
Nov 18 Red Flags Reimagined: Antidiversion Best Practices in Today’s World
Nov 30 NAICS, PSC, FSC and Forecasts
Nov 30 Writing a Business Plan Part 4 - Market Research
Visit the online calendar for more info and to register for these sessions and more.
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Veteran's Mobile Center
Friday, November 18, 2022, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Free services available for Veterans and their families. The Mobile Center will be at the Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA on November 18th from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA
43 Everett Street, Southbridge, MA
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SALEM CROSS INN IS OPEN!
Repairs to the barn are complete and Salem Cross Inn is open with regular hours.
THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 4:00-8:00
SUNDAY: NOON TO 5:00
FIREPLACE FEASTS ARE BACK!
Dates are selling out fast!
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
SEE THE DETAILS AND RESERVE YOUR DATE HERE.
THANKSGIVING IS SOLD OUT!
508-867-2345
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St. Christopher’s Annual Craft Fair
Two buildings – two Days with Something for everyone
The Women of St. Christopher’s Parish on Rt. 20 in Brimfield will hold their annual craft fair on Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and Sunday, November 20 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Vendors offer everything from handcrafted jewelry, primitives, quilts, Christmas decorations and ornaments, organic lotions and soaps, knitted goods, pet gifts, and so much more! Get your gift shopping done and support your local small business, in addition to finding unique gifts for everyone on your list! There will be three raffles offering great prizes, too. The kitchen will be serving delicious food throughout the fair. Meat Pies can be pre-ordered to take home. Admission is free.
For more information contact the parish at 413-245-7274 or email [email protected] or check it out on the church’s Facebook page.
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Auditions for “The Monkeybar Mafia”
Gateway Players Theatre announces auditions for “The Monkeybar Mafia”, written and produced by Ed Humphries, and directed by John Kennedy. Auditions will be held on Sunday, November 20th at 6:00 pm and Monday, November 21st at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge, MA. Entrance is on Park Street (around corner). You only need to attend one of the dates. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and slight improv. One role (female) involves a little bit of acapella singing.
Performance dates are March 3, 4, 10, 11 and 12. Rehearsal schedule is TBD but likely 2 nights a week. All actors must be vaccinated. There are roles for 2 men, ages 21-42, 1 man, age 45-60, and 1 man any age, and roles for 4 women ages 28-40 (one role must be able to sing), and 1 woman aged 18-25. For more detailed information on the characters, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Synopsis: Ryan Coulton spent his adult life as a corporate drone; a career that took him far away from his true passion; writing. When he finds himself ‘displaced’ – another victim of a crumbling economy – Ryan’s wife encourages him to clear his mind of the arduous daily job search by reconnecting with his kids. His daily trips to the playground bring him into the orbit of ‘The Monkeybar Mafia’ – a collection of Stay-at-Home Moms bound together by their shared love of friends, family and a good Cosmo. Ryan soon develops a close friendship with one Mom in particular; a woman who shares his ‘regret’ at having left true talent behind for other pastures. As the two inspire each other to rekindle sparks of their own creative passions; a scandal forms that threatens to derail Ryan’s journey. The Monkeybar Mafia is a humorous and poignant look at joblessness, restlessness and the paths we choose and those we leave behind as we travel this road of life.
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Traditional Thanksgiving Day Feast at The Duck & Avellino
A bountiful and festive dinner with all your favorites and some of ours too. Our prix-fixe Thanksgiving Day Menu includes a bakery basket, choice of soup or salad, entrée with sides, and choice of dessert—all for $42.95 per guest (plus tax & gratuity).
Choice of Entrée
Traditional Roast Turkey & Stuffing
King-Cut Prime Rib Dinner
Pecan Crusted Salmon
Pumpkin Sage Ravioli
View the full menu here. Make your reservation now by calling 508-347-2321.
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Thanksgiving Day Buffet
at The Barn
Join us for Bountiful Thanksgiving Buffet including Hors d’oeuvres, Salad, Assorted Breads and Rolls, Carved Fresh Roast Turkey & Prime Rib of Beef, Cracker Crusted Cod, Chef’s Holiday Sides, and Scrumptious Dessert Selection.
Cost is $42.95 per guest and $22.95 per child ages 5–12 (plus tax & gratuity).
View the full menu here. Make your reservation now by calling 774-241-8450.
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Thanksgiving Catering
Enjoy a complete Thanksgiving Dinner or choose from scrumptious salads, sides, sauces, and desserts to enjoy at home.
~Heating Instructions Provided~
See a full list of menu items available here.
To order, call the Café at 508-347-6800. Orders must be placed by 2pm Wednesday, Nov. 23. Pick up at Cedar Street Café Thursday, Nov. 24 from 7am–3pm.
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Country Folk Art Craft Show
November 25-26-27, 2022
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
366 Main St, Sturbridge, Ma 01566
Craft lovers will find a huge array of unique decorating needs from such themes as: Farmhouse Style, Primitive, Shabby Chic, Cottage, New Country, Vintage, Whimisical, Traditional and Fine Art. Some of our popular items are repurposed and upcycled treasures, handcrafted furniture, home and garden decor, jewelry and accessories, textiles, holiday decor, wearable art, handmade candles and soaps, quilts, paintings, framed art, florals, iron work, wood carvings, baskets, stained glass, wineries and many gourmet delights.
SHOW HOURS: Friday 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm
Tickets are available for online purchase. ($7)
Learn more, get your tickets:
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Christmas by Candlelight 2022
Old Sturbridge Village
November 25, 26, 27, and December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2022
Times: 2:00 - 8:00 pm
Tickets are on sale now for Old Sturbridge Village’s 2022 Christmas by Candlelight event, with early bird pricing offered through Friday, Nov. 18. Experience old and cherished traditions and create new ones at this year’s event, which starts November 25th and runs through December 30th. This popular program has sold out in the past so get your tickets early.
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Black Friday: Dexter Outlet Store
Friday, November 25, 2022
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dexter Russell, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of professional cutlery in the United States and continues to maintain a tradition of excellence in both materials and workmanship. Visit the Dexter Factory Outlet Store for great deals on quality products like kitchen cutlery, kitchen tools, industrial cutlery, tactical knives, and more!
DEXTER FACTORY OUTLET, 44 RIVER STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, Tel: 800-343-6042
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Holiday Art Sale
November 26th from 10am - 4pm
The Ruth Wells Center for the Arts
Join us on Small Business Saturday after Thanksgiving, to kick off the holiday season with some local art and handmade gifts for your loved ones! Come and shop small with us!
The Ruth Wells Center for the Arts, located at 111 Main St in Southbridge is very pleased to host the annual Holiday Sale, featuring hand crafted art, crafts, soap, jewelry and holiday ornaments. There will be basket raffles, music and snacks. The Ruth Wells Center has been serving the community since 1978 offering events, workshops and sales.
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Join us for the annual Southbridge Holiday Visions Parade and Tree Lighting!
If you are interested in joining our parade this year please reach out to us! All vendors MUST be approved prior to the event!
Entertainment this year will include:
Southbridge High Marching Band
Soloist Madison Schreier
DJ Brian Kearsley
Activities will include:
Zepp Llamas
Photos with Santa (bring your own camera!)
Hot cocoa, cookies and hot coffee
And other food items for purchase
Sponsors and Donations provided by:
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters
Southbridge Cultural Council
And more!
We are still welcoming parade participants to register with an RSVP to [email protected].
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The Festival of {Giving} Trees 2022
The 2022 Festival of {Giving} Trees dates are December 1st thru December 4th. At this point we are planning a live event and a “virtual” event. This year we will be celebrating our 25th year!
This four day family event is designed to be a holiday activity. The mission of the Festival is to raise money to help the Silent Spring Institute, the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and The Cancer Center at Harrington Hospital fight the battle against breast cancer and to help fund cancer research. Over the past twenty-four years, the Festival of {Giving} Trees has raised and donated over $796,000 to these beneficiaries.
The Festival of {Giving} Trees features more than 100 uniquely decorated trees on display under one roof.
Some are elegant, nostalgic and breathtaking. Some are humorous, some are traditional and some are really hip. The only thing they have in common is that they are all different and they are all sparkling!
And each and every one of them will be taken home by lucky raffle winners. Come join us! It is a community-wide event, so bring your family, friends and neighbors.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Gateway Players Theatre of Southbridge presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Charles M. Schulz. Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer. By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.
Performance dates are December 2 at 7:30pm, December 3 at 2pm, December 9 & 10 at 7:30pm and December 11 at 2pm. All performances will be held at the Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge. Parking is available on Elm Street, or in the parking deck behind the Southbridge Town Hall. This production will be directed by Lou-Ellen Corkum and Lynn Boucher, and produced by Kathi Grenier. The cast includes Mikey Dearn, Valerie Agos-Langlois, Erin Simpson, Sean Nault, Chris McTigue, Deb Hollett, Billy Bolster, Mitzi Flanagan, Samantha Jones, and Kennedy Prashaw.
Presented by permission through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Synopsis: A stage adaptation of the classic animated TV special featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and the gang discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Please join us for this classic Holiday story.
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The Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale Holly Berry Fair Returns
STURBRIDGE, MA – The Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale will hold its annual Holly Berry Fair on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall at 8 Maple Street, Sturbridge.
Holly Berry Fair chair, Nancy Castendyk says this year’s fair will showcase more than 25 local artisans and their crafts under one roof for all of your holiday shopping. “We’ve assembled quite an assortment of really unique and interesting artists this year,” said Castendyk. “This popular fair will offer something for everyone, from hand-crafted pottery to folk art and hand-knitted items!” Koinonia, the Federated Church women’s group will also be offering a variety of baked goods.
Featured local artisans include Katherine Argotta, “Earth and Spirit Ceramics,” Charles Battersby, “Sunset Leather,” Mary Bernstein, "Big Bhang Tie Dye Designs,” Nancy Castendyk, “The Penny Wooden Dolls & Angels,” Sandra Castle Country Signs, Laurie Dearnley, “Laurie’s Nature Photography Collection,” Bonnie Fancy Knitted & Crocheted Items, Collette & Roger Gage, ”Emma’s Acres Alpaca Clothing,” Karen Graves, “Karen’s Kreations, Country Tin, Chairs, and Mirrors,” Roger Hall, “My Shop Wood Craft,” Barbara Karpowicz, “Hand Made With Love Fabric Snowmen,” and Natasha Lester, “Beads By Tea Handmade Jewelry.
The fair will also feature Sandy Lund Hats & Shell Wreaths, Linda McGourty, “Genie In A Bottle Painted Bottles with Lights,” Linda McManus Table Runners & Pocketbooks, Chad Maramo, “The Artistic Touch,” Patricia OBrien-Briere, “Art and Soul Pottery & Jewelry Creations,” Pete Robitaille, “Cornerstone Creations Concrete Art,” Mary Shaw Christmas Decorations, Shari Sumwalt, "Shari’s Pet Stuff Pet Beds,” Faith St. Pierre Christmas Decorations, Mary Lou Volpe, “Crafts by LouLou Rustic Pallet Décor,” and Julie Zucker, “Tarnished Angels Primitive Folk Art Dolls.
For additional information about the Holly Berry Fair or other upcoming events, please visit the Church website at sturfed.org, visit the Church’s Facebook page @FederatedChurchSturbridgeFiskdale, or contact the Church office at (774) 304-1021 or [email protected].
PHOTO: Penny Wooden Dolls from Nancy Castendyk
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PetSaver™ Pet CPR, First Aid & Care
Saturday, December 10, 2022 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
PetSaver™ Training: Premier 8-hour class including CPR techniques, first aid skills, dental care, senior care and health & wellness information for dogs and cats.
Additionally, the class includes our PetSaver 40-page handbook and upon successful completion, each participant will receive a certification card. Sometimes the unexpected happens… Will you be prepared to take action when it does?
Class Price: $135
Class Location:
89 Main St, Suite 5
Ware, MA 01082
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Erika Travinski, Chair
The Center of Hope
Cynthia Saucier, 1st Vice Chair
Country Bank
Bruce Watkins, Treasurer
Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.
Board of Directors
Brad Arcoite
Table 3 Restaurant Group
Michael Checkosky
Cornerstone Bank
Alycia Dzik
Webster First Federal Credit Union
Rich Eichacker
Vibrance Technology Corp
Dan Friel
Old Sturbridge Village
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Steve Gardiner
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center
Christina Hadis-Blackwell
The Center of Hope
Kelly Hibbard
Harrington Hospital
Anthony Marini
BankHometown
Trevor Nielsen
Edward Jones
Rita Schiano
Live a Flourishing Life
Rich Suitum
Exsel Advertising Group
Michael Wales
Michael L. Wales Painting Company
James Donahue
Old Sturbridge Village
Honorary Board Member
Counsel
Padgett Berthiaume
Berthiaume & Berthiaume
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Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Alexandra McNitt
Executive Director
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Jack Starkey
Communications & Media
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