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Welcome to March's Crossroads Events!
Let's dig out of winter and set our sights on next week and the arrival of spring! We will be NETWORKING at Heritage Country Club in Charlton on Tuesday evening, March 21st! You are also invited to TWO RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATIONS this month! We would love for you to join us as we welcome our newest Members. This issue of CROSSROADS EVENTS takes you through Easter and beyond with the latest news and upcoming events from our Members and friends.

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 latest offerings on our Events calendar and emailing us your press releases, links and photos for inclusion in CROSSROADS. NEXT ISSUE: MARCH 31, 2023
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.
NETWORK WITH YOUR CHAMBER
Fun at Five!
Tuesday, March 21, 5:00-7:00pm
HERITAGE COUNTRY CLUB
85 Sampson Road, Charlton, MA 01507, (508) 248-5111
Open 7 Days A Week
 
Spring into Networking!
Join us at The Club House at Heritage Country Club in Charlton as we get together for our first networking event of Spring! Come and network with your fellow members as you enjoy tasty appetizers and a beer or cocktail from the cash bar.
 
ABOUT OUR HOSTS
Heritage Country Club is an 18 hole championship golf course located in the rolling hills of Central Massachusetts. It has long been considered one of the finest public golf courses in the Central Mass area. A par 71, measuring 6,710 yards, offers players of all abilities a spectacular golf experience. Heritage offers private club conditions and amenities at affordable rates. The Function Hall at Heritage is available for your next Outing, Event, Wedding, Banquet, or Party. The banquet buffet menu features terrific food, great prices, and can accommodate up to 175 people. VISIT ONLINE FOR MORE!
 
You could win:
One of Two 18-Hole Greens Fees (valued at $80) just for attending!
 
Register for Fun at Five by email or phone. 508-347-2761 
 
Cost is $12 for Members who register, $15 at the door, or $20 for non-Members.
 
Thank you to our March Fun at Five Sponsor!
DAVE’S PEST CONTROL
113 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-2687
 
Protect Your Biggest Investment! Dave’s Pest Control has been providing homeowners and commercial property owners with complete pest control services throughout the Worcester County area for over 45 years. Dave’s services are designed to protect your environment by following the changing habits of pest populations throughout the New England seasons, and by treating and eliminating property damaging insects and rodents. Dave’s exterminator services include cockroach control, termite service, complete bed bug services, bee removal, and more! VISIT ONLINE TO REQUEST AN EVALUATION.
SAVE THE DATE for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 4:00
GREEN PATH CANNABIS
(508) 909-6250
345 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550

MORE DETAILS ARE COMING SOON!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration!
DEEP ROOTS DISTILLERY USA
774-241-0045
Sturbridge Marketplace, 559 Main Street, Unit 209, Sturbridge, MA 01518

Friday, March 31, 2023, 4:30 - 5:30pm

The Chamber of Central Mass South cordially invites you to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome Deep Roots Distillery USA to Sturbridge! Please join us on Friday, March 31st from 4:30 to 5:30pm as we snip the red ribbon and officially welcome the public to Deep Roots' home in Sturbridge Marketplace at the Falls.

Meet the team responsible for this unique new experience in town and discover the Deep Roots difference! At Deep Roots Distillery, you'll see the difference from the moment you step up to the bar. This small business with family ideals pairs local ingredients to create the perfect marriage of flavors. The difference comes out in the taste of their in-house distilled Rum, Moonshine, Vodka, Whiskey and Liqueurs! Visit online to see what they're pouring today and follow Deep Roots on social media to keep up with new items and offerings!

At the Ribbon Cutting celebration, guests will receive small gifts of appreciation just for attending the event and chances to win a raffle! Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks to purchase until 5:30.

The Chamber of Central Mass South will present the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 4:30pm sharp. Local dignitaries will be on hand and the snipping of the official red ribbon will be immediately followed by the open house and celebration! We invite everyone to join in as the Chamber and our guests provide a warm welcome and best wishes for the future to the folks at Deep Roots Distillery USA!

All are welcome to attend. There is no cost and no need to RSVP. 

You can reach Deep Roots Distillery USA by phone at 774-241-0045
Brown Bag Seminars are back!
CMS Chamber offers info-packed lunchtime sessions presented by Members with expertise in a wide field of subjects. Always FREE for our Members.
Save the Date for April's Brown Bag
"A Journey into Herbalism"
Presented by Salli Greene of Alternatives for Health Herbal Apothecary
Tuesday, April 18 at Noon
CMS Chamber Office, 46 Hall Road, Sturbridge
Program details are coming soon!
Get Great Exposure for Your Business! 
Sponsor a Chamber Event!

Our Promotions Committee is hard at work planning the schedule of Chamber happenings including our monthly FUN at FIVE networking events, COMEDY NIGHT on April 22, a LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST with Secretary Hao on May 4, the Annual GOLF CLASSIC at Heritage Country Club on June 15, CMS Chamber Night at the WooSox at Polar Park on July 28, and more. We are actively seeking businesses that would be interested in sponsoring these and other upcoming Chamber 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].
Would you be interested in serving on the Chamber's Board of Directors?
 
We are currently accepting letters of interest from Members in good standing who would be interested in serving on the Chamber's Board of Directors.
 
Service on the Board is typically a three-year term though we do have four vacancies with a shorter commitment. This is an excellent opportunity for members to build leadership skills in their employees.
 
The Chamber's Board of Directors is responsible for the Chamber's governance, ensuring its financial stability, setting policies, and assisting the Chamber in carrying out its mission and objectives.
 
Board members must regularly attend and actively participate in scheduled Board meetings, hold a seat on at least one Chamber committee, demonstrate public support for the Chamber, volunteer and assist in recruiting new Members, act as ambassadors and advocates, and lend their expertise in support of the Chamber's mission and objectives.
 
If you would like to serve, please send a letter of interest to Alix.
 
Mailing Address:
Alexandra McNitt
Chamber of Central Mass South
46 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
 
email Alix at: [email protected]
Feel free to call if you have further questions. 508-347-2761.
Welcome, New Chamber Members!

We are very pleased to welcome our newest Members to the Chamber of Central Mass South!
APPLE BARN CAFÉ
A family-owned business serving breakfast and lunch cooked to perfection.
Everything is made to order and from scratch!
52 Palmer Rd, Brimfield, MA
413-245-4575

For menus, hours and more info, visit on Facebook:

GREEN PATH CANNABIS
NEW Cannabis Dispensary on Main Street, Southbridge.
345 Main Street, Southbridge, MA

Visit online:
FEATURED MEMBER2MEMBER DISCOUNT

THE DUCK
508-347-2321

Use your M2M card, 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!
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! 2023 CMS Chamber Scholarships
Deadline for Applications is April 1.

The Chamber of Central Mass South typically awards three $1000 scholarships and makes charitable contributions on behalf of the business community to roughly a dozen local non-profits each year. Scholarships are disbursed directly to the student upon presentation of grades from their first semester completed after the award is announced and a minimum 3.0 GPA attained.

Students must be a resident or student within the towns served by the Chamber of Central Mass South. (Southbridge, Sturbridge, Charlton, Spencer, the Brookfields, Warren, Wales, Holland and Brimfield.) For more information call 508-347-2761.

The Chamber does not discriminate against an applicant because of race, color, sex/gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.

Please return the completed application, transcript, recommendations and student essay by April 1, 2023 to:
Scholarship Committee
Chamber of Central Mass South
46 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA, 01566


MEGA Networking Event with Worcester Chamber and Affiliate Chambers at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA

Business After Hours is an opportunity for you to network with other Chamber members and guests. Meet new contacts, develop new leads, and exchange ideas. Join us and hundreds of area professionals for a fun, informal networking event!

April's networking event will be co-hosted by Worcester Regional Chamber and five affiliate Chambers – Auburn, Blackstone Valley, Central Mass South, Wachusett Area, and Webster Dudley Oxford.

COST: Members $20.00, Non-Members $40.00

CMS Chamber Members may register for this event by sending an email to [email protected]
UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Opens New Urgent Care Express in Southbridge

SOUTHBRIDGE, MA, March 2, 2023 – UMass Memorial Health – Harrington (UMHH) has opened a new Urgent Care Express at Harrington clinic at 164 South Street in Southbridge. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on weekends). 
 
The clinic is staffed by Harrington Physician Services providers including mid-level clinicians, skilled nurses, and medical assistants, and is equipped to treat a wide range of urgent but non-life-threatening medical conditions such as: fevers, flu-like symptoms, bronchitis, strep throat, and sinus infections; minor cuts that require stitches and minor burns; fractures, sprains, or broken bones; urinary tract infections; ear infections, allergies, asthma, and rashes. 
 
In addition to the new Southbridge location, there is also an Urgent Care Express at Harrington located at 78 Sutton Avenue in Oxford. Both locations currently have a “one visitor” policy in effect, and all patients and visitors are required to wear a surgical or KN95 mask at all times.  
 
Walk-in care is available at Urgent Care Express at Harrington during all hours of operation. For questions about the Urgent Care Express in Southbridge, call (508) 909-8550. For more information, visit harringtonhospital.org
 
UMass Memorial Health – Harrington provides outstanding health care to patients in more than 25 communities throughout south-central Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut. We are dedicated to our role as the health and wellness partner of the people in our communities and we are relentless in the pursuit of healing. Our comprehensive array of health care services and locations provides our patients with unparalleled access to care. Harrington Hospital in Southbridge provides medical and surgical inpatient care, 24-hour emergency services, inpatient adult psychiatry, an intensive care unit and comprehensive outpatient services. Harrington Hospital at Webster, Harrington at Charlton, Harrington at 169 and Harrington at Sturbridge offer primary care and specialty physicians, diagnostic imaging and more. Harrington Physician Services is our primary care and multi-specialty physician group, UrgentCare Express at Harrington in Oxford serves as a walk-in medical center for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, and the Cancer Center at Harrington in Southbridge allows patients to receive advanced, local oncological and hematology care. Visit www.ummhealth.org/harrington
Second Chance Founder Calls for Change to Help Homeless Pets in Massachusetts 
Petition Seeks to Remove Unnecessary Burden from Massachusetts Shelters
EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (March 6, 2023) – Second Chance Animal Services CEO and founder Sheryl Blancato is leading the charge to change state regulations that place an unfair burden on Massachusetts animal shelters. Massachusetts is the only state that requires shelters to isolate pets from out of state for 48 hours even though they come in with health certificates. The quarantine period is a huge financial burden for shelters and is contrary to national best practices, causing undue stress on these pets with longer hold times in isolation before being allowed to be put up for adoption. Blancato authored an online petition to change regulations which has already received over 3,000 signatures.
 
In the petition, Blancato states, “It’s time to help homeless pets in MA by demanding that the state follow the ASV (Association of Shelter Veterinarians) national best practice standards and stop burdening shelters with regulations that go against what is national best practices so we can get more homeless pets in homes.”
 
Blancato also noted another major hurdle to helping homeless pets. “Pet supply stores generously offer free adoption centers within their buildings so shelters can bring in rescue animals to promote their adoption, but the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture treats the animals as if they are now owned by the pet supply stores, requiring shelters to pay for a vet exam every 7 days instead of what is in the shelter regulations. These animals do not become pet supply store owned animals simply by being brought into the building. No pet that has already been deemed healthy and ready for adoption needs to go to the vets every 7 days (instead of every 180 as is required in the shelter regulations). This puts another unnecessary burden on shelters for financial costs. These wonderful adoption centers in these stores are often a lifeline for shelter pets to get seen and adopted!”
 
Blancato encourages animal lovers to read and sign the petition and contact local legislators. “We could help many more pets if Massachusetts was like every other state in the country that welcomes homeless pets into the state with a health certificate. These health certificates are issued by a veterinarian and state that the pet is healthy and can travel. Every other state in the country accepts this without the burden of a 48 hour hold except Massachusetts.”
 
 
PHOTOS: Cashmere, Nikki, Tobby & Tommy are ready to find their forever homes when they travel to Second Chance's satellite adoption facility inside the Framingham PetSmart store.

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. 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.
Follow Second Chance on Facebook: facebook.com/secondchanceanimals
Follow Second Chance on Instagram: @secondchanceas/
Follow Second Chance on Twitter: @secondchanceas
Applications for submitting projects is now OPEN.

The Day of Caring Application is for non-profit agencies, schools, churches, municipalities to complete. All projects will be performed Friday, 6/23/2023, 8am - 12pm. If you believe your project will take a full day, please note that on your application. Projects can be inside or outdoors. Suggested projects are clean ups, beautification, landscaping or painting outdoor structures or fences.
Only projects in Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, Sturbridge or Webster will be considered.

APPLY HERE
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts
is Seeking Board Members

Literacy Volunteers of South Central Massachusetts (LVSCM) is actively seeking community members interested in serving on our Board of Directors.
 
Board members are our community advocates and ambassadors. They lend their expertise to help carry out the mission and objectives of LVSCM and to ensure financial stability. We are especially in search of candidates with expertise in fundraising, communications, community leadership and social and human services, but welcome all interested applicants. 
 
For more information or to request a Board Member Job Description, please contact our Executive Director Emily Farrell at [email protected] or by phone at (508) 765-3880.
Tantasqua Regional/School Union 61 Districts
320A Brookfield Rd., Fiskdale, MA 01518

TEACHER OPENINGS

Advanced Manufacturing Teacher
TANTASQUA REGIONAL SR HIGH SCHOOL – TECHNICAL DIVISION
2023/2024 School Year
Anticipated Start Date: August 28, 2023
View the details and how to apply in this PDF document

Ch. 74 Business Technology Teacher
TANTASQUA REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL - TECHNICAL DIVISION
2022/2023 School Year
Anticipated Start Date: March 20, 2023
View the details and how to apply in this PDF document
Hundreds of Items Up for Bid in Second Chance Dinner Auction
Annual Fundraiser to Help Homeless Shelter Pets
EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (March 2, 2023) – What do a modern grandfather clock, a bowling party for twelve at Splitsville in Patriot’s Place, and Wachusett Mountain lift tickets have in common? All three will be up for bid at Second Chance Animal Services’ 24th Annual Dinner Auction. The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 25th at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center and all proceeds will help homeless shelter pets get the veterinary care they need to begin their new lives.  
 
Chief Development Officer Lindsay Doray said local businesses and animal lovers have been very generous this year. “We have some fantastic auction items this year from beautiful gift baskets to a week’s stay at a private apartment in Le Suquet – the charming, old quarter of Cannes, France."
 
Doray notes that ticket sales have been brisk this year and she encourages everyone to get their tickets soon. The event will begin at 4pm with hundreds of items up for bid or raffle during cocktails. Dinner will be served at 6pm followed by a live auction featuring a selection of premium items and the closing of the silent auction. 
 
This year, a selection of gift cards and small, easy-to-ship items donated for the auction will be available for advance online bidding beginning Friday, March 17th Online bidding will end Friday, March 24th at 1pm so the committee can prepare for the event. “Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on many, many event-exclusive items and outbid any online bids until the auction closes,” according to Doray who encourages supporters make plans to attend the popular event.
 
Second Chance is still welcoming sponsors and item donations to help make the dinner auction a success. “Year after year, our local businesses are always generous in their support of this important event,” added Doray. The annual dinner auction is Second Chance’s largest and most important fundraiser. This year’s event will help medically needy shelter pets get the care they need from vaccines to lifesaving surgeries. Second Chance takes in sick or injured pets that may be turned away from other shelters due to the cost of providing their veterinary care.
 
For anyone interested in sponsoring, donating an item, or attending the 24th Annual Dinner Auction, complete information and tickets can be found at www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction.
 
PHOTOS: All proceeds from the 24th Annual Dinner Auction will provide care for shelter pets like Acre (L) and Dorito (R) so they can get the second chance they deserve.
SPONSORSHIPS AND BOOTH SPACES AVAILABLE! (Contact Alix)
MORE DETAILS ARE COMING SOON!
Dexter Factory Outlet | 44 River Street | Southbridge, MA 01550
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village
Select dates through Sunday, March 19, 2023

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn’t the aroma of spring flowers – it’s the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. Join us for “Maple Days” on select dates in February and March, when the Village’s working sugar camp demonstrates maple sugaring as it was done in early 19th-century New England.

See the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off,” and learn why maple sugar was more commonly used than maple syrup in early New England. Costumed historians will also cook period foods made with maple products and the tinner and cooper will make maple-related items. VISIT THIS LINK FOR INFO AND TICKETS.

COMING MARCH 25-26: WOMEN'S HISTORY WEEKEND AT OSV: LEARN MORE



VILLAGE TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE
March 16, 2023 at the Chamber office

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Village Toastmasters will host an Open House from 6:30-8:15pm at the Chamber of Central Mass South office at 46 Hall Road in Sturbridge. We encourage guests to visit and learn how to improve their public speaking skills. Please join us at 6:30pm for refreshments and meet and greet followed by a Toastmasters meeting which will end at 8:15pm.

You may also visit us at www.villagetoastmasters.org
Harrington Auxiliary’s Irish Night Feast Returns In-Person
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Publick House

The Harrington Auxiliary, in conjunction with the Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale, invites the general public to partake of a traditional Irish Night feast on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The event takes place in person at the Publick House in Sturbridge.

Tickets for the traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage buffet are $l6 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 to 12. Dinner will be available to ticket holders only; no walk-ins.

There will be two seatings: first seating is 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm and second seating is from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Please specify your desired seating time when purchasing tickets.

Tickets are available in the Volunteer Services office at UMass Memorial Health Harrington in Southbridge. Call 508-765-6472 for more information. Tickets are limited so purchase early.

The Harrington Auxiliary, established in 1932, is a non-profit organization of dedicated and impassioned volunteers whose mission is to support and enhance the excellent services provided by UMass Memorial Health Harrington. Proceeds from the event enable the Auxiliary to continue to provide equipment and programs that benefit the health and well being of the members in the communities it serves.
Splash of Zan Rocks The Barn
Friday, March 17, 2023, 7:00 – 11:00 PM
The Barn at Wight Farm
Tickets · $10. Purchase on Eventbrite here.

Thinking about what to do on St. Patrick’s Day…? Think no further, on Friday, March 17, The Barn at Wight Farm will host Splash of Zan.

With a large local following, Splash of Zan always puts on an awesome show as the band plays your favorites from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.

The group is comprised of area natives David Wright (guitar) and Suzanne Wright (lead vocals), Dave Penttila (bass), Peter Jarzabski (drums), and Lana Pieczynski (keyboards). During the show, the band reveals just how much they love to play together as it’s hard to tell who’s having more fun—the band or the crowd.

We’ll have some delicious food items for purchase as well as some great St. Patrick’s Day drink specials. Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased at Eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7:30pm.
QCC at Southbridge - FREE* Microsoft Office Certificate
March 21 - April 27

Learn the essentials of computing in today's technological workplace. You will learn to create a professional document in Word, use formulas in Excel and create presentations in PowerPoint. This course is designed for those who want to establish basic level computer proficiencies to succeed.

* Please Note: This course is offered at no cost to qualified candidates. Individuals interested in enrolling in this program should call 508-751-7900 for application requirements.

12 Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. March 21st, 2023 - April 27th, 2023.

VISIT this link for more info.
Southbridge Garden Club March Program: "Gardens of the Gilded Age"

SOUTHBRIDGE: The Southbridge Garden Club invites the general public to take an armchair tour of the gardens at the Newport Mansions, Vanderbilt Estate, Vizcaya, Untermyer Gardens, Nemours and others with Jana Milbocker, author of The Garden Tourist books.

Milbocker’s presentation, “Gardens of the Gilded Age,” takes place on March 21, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Charlton Public Library. To register, visit charltonlibrary.org and click on the Program & Events page or click https://tinyurl.com/ycyupbj7. There is no charge to attend this event.

A garden designer, speaker, and author, Milbocker combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. She loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad, and share her trips through her books, photos, and blog. She is the author of three garden travel guides; her latest is The Garden Tourist’s Florida.

Milbocker has lectured at flower shows, horticultural societies, garden clubs, and libraries throughout the Northeast. She is owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design firm in the Boston area (EnchantedGardensDesign.com.) She is past president of the Holliston Garden Club, and active in the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and GardenComm International.

The Southbridge Garden Club is a 501(c)3 organization that has been “Welcoming Gardeners of All Abilities Since 1952” and sponsors an annual scholarship program, local area beautification projects and educational programs.
Red Cross - Basic Life Support (BLS) in-person training
Friday, March 24, 2023 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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.

Second Chance Animal Services’ 24th Annual Dinner Auction
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center

Tickets are now on sale for Second Chance Animal Services’ 24th Annual Dinner Auction. The fundraiser will take place on Saturday, March 25th at the Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center and all proceeds will help homeless shelter pets get the veterinary care they need to begin their new lives. Animal lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of fun helping pets. As is tradition, the event begins with cocktails at 4pm with the opportunity to view and bid on all the great auction items and take a chance on raffle prizes. Dinner will be served at 6pm, followed by the auction.

The annual dinner auction is Second Chance’s largest and most important fundraiser. This year’s event will help medically needy shelter pets get the care they need from vaccines to lifesaving surgeries. Second Chance takes in sick or injured pets that may be turned away from other shelters due to the cost of providing their veterinary care.

For anyone interested in sponsoring, donating an item, or attending the 24th Annual Dinner Auction, complete information and tickets can be found at www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction.
United Way of South Central MA:
85th Anniversary Campaign Awards and Jazz Dinner
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 6:00 PM
Samuel Slater's Restaurant, 200 Gore Road, Webster, MA

We are proud of 85 years of service to the communities in South Central MA and want to celebrate with our member agencies, corporate partners and donors by hosting an 85th Anniversary Campaign Awards and Jazz Dinner on March 29, 2023. It will be a night of great music by the Jerry Seeco Jazz Trio, fine dining at Samuel Slater's Restaurant and Hall, raffles and special awards. Our special guest speaker is Sheriff Lew Evangelidis.

Visit this link to register:
Easter Dinner Buffet at The Publick House
Sunday, April 9, 2023
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

For Reservations, please call 774-304-1524
Monday - Friday 10 AM – 5PM

EASTER SUNDAY DINNER
Easter is a great time to get together with family or friends and enjoy a home-cooked feast, and what better place to spend it than here at Salem Cross Inn! Tables fill up quickly so please make your reservations early.
Our Dining Room is open from 11:30 to 3:00 with reservations on the half hour.

HOURS
OPEN THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 4:00-8:00
SUNDAY: NOON TO 5:00
CALL 508-867-2345 FOR RESERVATIONS.
As a reminder, we are on vacation from March 24 – April 6. (reopen on Friday, April 7)
Visit the Facebook page for the latest updates.

508-867-2345
Join us for the Annual Meeting Breakfast!
Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10 AM
Together, we are protecting land, water, and wildlife for current and future generations.

We are gathering this year at:
Holland Community Center
40 Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521

Come together with Opacum Land Trust this spring!
All are welcome!

Catch up with friends and enjoy a free breakfast, all while learning about Opacum's impact on land conservation and 2023 projects in our region. At noon, we'll take a walk in the nearby Stevens Brook Sichol Community Forest.

RSVP REQUIRED by April 10th: www.opacumlt.org/news/am23/
or call 508-347-9144

Looking for more local events? Check out our Facebook Events page for even more from our neighbors and friends! Click here to visit!


Executive Committee

Cynthia Saucier, Chair
Country Bank

Christina Hadis-Blackwell, First Vice Chair
The Center of Hope

Erika Travinski, Immediate Past Chair
The Center of Hope

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

Kelly Hibbard
Harrington Hospital

Emily Klamm
Old Sturbridge Village

Anthony Marini
BankHometown

Geraldo Maldonado
Quinsigamond Community College

Trevor Nielsen
Edward Jones

Michael Wales
Michael L. Wales Painting Company

Hadley Zabinsky
Paw Plaza

James Donahue
Old Sturbridge Village
Honorary Board Member


46 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Alexandra McNitt
Executive Director
Jack Starkey
Communications & Media