Welcome to July's Crossroads Events!
We hope you can attend Tutti Quanti's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Saturday! We've also got the latest info on our Summer Clambake and the GOLF CLASSIC both in August and coming fast. Network with us next week at Enrico's Brick Oven Pizzeria! Also, the new tourism maps for 2022-2023 are hot off the press. You'll find lots of news from our Members as well as some cool events you won't want to miss in this issue.
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 offerings on our Events calendar and emailing us your press releases, links and photos for inclusion in CROSSROADS.
NEXT ISSUE: AUGUST 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.
To keep everyone safe, we ask that you kindly wear a mask when visiting. Thank you!
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New Chamber and Tourism websites are coming soon!
We are creating brand new websites for both the Chamber and the Sturbridge Townships. Keep your eyes peeled for an email introducing both new sites with info on how you can login and take advantage of the new features and functionality. We can't wait to share them with you!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tutti Quanti is TOMORROW July 16 at Noon! |
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TUTTI QUANTI
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY ON JULY 16TH, Noon to 1:00pm
Tutti Quanti is an authentic Italian market in Sturbridge where you will find the highest quality imported and local artisan Italian products, and personal service. Find amazing oils, vinegars, cheese, olives, cured meats, pasta, desserts and so much more imported from Italy and local. Stop in to see what exceptional quality is all about!
Join the Chamber, local dignitaries and guests as we cut the official ribbon
and welcome this much-anticipated Italian market, Tutti Quanti, to its brand new Sturbridge home.
Come and see what all the buzz is about!
We hope you can make it! No RSVP Necessary! Just come on by!
Tutti Quanti, 538 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, 774.241.0476
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NETWORK WITH YOUR CHAMBER
Fun at Five!
Enrico's Brick Oven Pizzeria
July 20, 2022, 5:00-7:00pm
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Enrico's
500 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA, (508) 347-1740
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Join us at Enrico's for networking and fun this month!
Enrico's thin-crust pizza is baked in an authentic wood-burning brick oven that can reach temperatures as high as 900 degrees. The intense heat locks in freshness, creates a crispy crust, and gives the pizza its unique flavor.
Come and network with your fellow Chamber members!
Enjoy a hot slice (or three!), a cold craft brew or cocktail while you mingle.
Every Fun at Five attendee will receive a
$25 Gift Card to Enrico's!!
to use at a future visit thanks to our generous hosts!
Enrico's is now open for lunch.
Register for Fun at Five by email or phone.
508-347-2761
Cost is $12 for Members who pre-register, $15 at the door, or $20 for non-Members.
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Thank you to our July Fun at Five Sponsor! |
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Reserve today!
A Traditional New England Clambake
at The Publick House
August 4, 5:00-8:00pm
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This is our chance to get together with our Members and friends at a beautiful venue and
enjoy a traditional summer clambake with all the fixin's! Beginning with a cocktail hour with live music,
the outing includes a clambake buffet with juicy steaks, mouthwatering lobsters,
and more tantalizing tastes of summer!
THE MENU
YOUR CHOICE: Lobster, Steak or Vegetarian Entrée
with
Hors D’oeuvres, Dinner Rolls, Seafood Chowder, Mussels, Cornbread, Chef's Potato,
Corn on the Cob, Chef's Vegetable, Salads, and Peach Cobbler
Also featuring our annual raffle benefiting the
Chamber's Charities & Scholarships Fund
Just $10 per ticket for
"Your Chance to be a Millionaire!"
$1000 worth of lottery scratch tickets!
This will be your last chance to buy tickets!
The winners will be drawn at the Clambake!
Why not make this your company outing?
Groups of any size can be accommodated. Just tell us how many are in your party,
and we'll reserve your table.
COST: $65 PER PERSON
RSVP DEADLINE IS JULY 28.
*PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR MEAL CHOICE(S) LOBSTER, STEAK OR VEGGIE ENTREE
277 Main Street, On The Common, Sturbridge, MA 01566
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER CLAMBAKE SPONSOR! |
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A Hyde Group Company
54 Eastford Road, Southbridge, MA, 01550
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SAVE THE DATE FOR
THE CHAMBER'S GOLF CLASSIC:
AUGUST 18 AT HERITAGE COUNTRY CLUB, CHARLTON!
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Shotgun Start
2:30 pm Dinner Reception
Join us for a day of fun and friendly competition on the links at Heritage Country Club's 18 hole championship golf course.
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.
Tee box and Corporate sponsorships are being sought for the GOLF CLASSIC.
If you are interested or need more information, please contact Mike Checkosky at Cornerstone Bank 508-764-0012.
MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON!
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE CHAMBER CHARITIES & SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC SPONSOR!
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Welcome, New Chamber Member!
We are very pleased to welcome our newest Member to the Chamber of Central Mass South!
Colonial Copy, Print & Marketing House, LLC
Copy, print, faxing, banners, social media builds & campaign management,
email campaign management, branding, logo and company design and maintenance.
22 Central Street, Southbridge, MA
508-765-1565
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2022-2023 Sturbridge Townships Tourist Maps are IN!
Produced by Weathervane Publishing, Inc. in collaboration with the Sturbridge Townships Tourism Council and the Chamber of Central Mass South, these FREE maps are available for our Members to distribute. You are most welcome to come and get some or give us a ring and we can bring them to you. These large maps orient visitors to the area with bullet-pointed attractions including dining venues, accommodations, shopping and more, as well as a calendar of major local events.
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Can we take you out to a ballgame?
The Chamber has 4 box seat tickets available for the Worcester Red Sox game at Polar Park on Wednesday, August 17 at 12:15pm. FREE, FREE, FREE!
If you are interested, we are offering them in pairs to the first callers!
First come, first served. Give Alix a call to claim a pair! 508-347-2761.
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Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism:
Join the "Your Massachusetts" Campaign
We are excited to share that the MA Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) recently launched the "Your Massachusetts" campaign. This out-of-state marketing effort aims to increase visitation and tourism spending, featuring authentic imagery and highlighting exciting summer experiences across the Commonwealth.
We are thrilled to invite you (and your friends) to get involved in this campaign through developing your own custom social media tiles and stories spotlighting tourism gems from your region. These Campaign Social Media Templates are customizable and easy to use in PowerPoint or Photoshop on your social media channels. (Please note that these are best viewed and customized via your laptop or desktop rather than your mobile device.) Your support is invaluable as we share our message around our exceptional Massachusetts tourism offerings.
Additionally, we will be hosting two virtual Campaign Social Media Workshops to review these templates and share some social media best practices. This will be followed by a Q&A. We invite you to review these templates ahead of the workshops and prepare any questions.
This virtual workshop will be offered on Thursday, 7/21, from 10-11am, and Monday, 7/25, from 3-4pm, with the same programming offered on both dates. Please register at these links:
Please feel free to reach out with any questions. In the meantime, please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to stay up-to-date on all things MA.
Thank you for your ongoing support of tourism and for joining our campaign!
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FEATURED MEMBER2MEMBER DISCOUNT!
508-347-2321
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 for more details on this offer and view more valuable offers from Members... for Members!
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Petco Love and Second Chance Animal Services Aim to Stop the Spread of Deadly Preventable Diseases Through Free Pet Vaccination Event
As Part of Petco Love’s Initiative to Provide One Million Free Pet Vaccines,
Second Chance Will Host Vaccine Event, July 15 in Palmer
EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (JULY 1, 2022) – Second Chance Animal Services will provide free pet vaccinations for Palmer area pets at an upcoming community pet vaccine clinic. The free vaccines are made possible through Petco Love's new national vaccination initiative, which is providing one million free pet vaccines to existing animal welfare partners, including Second Chance, for family pets in need.
Parvovirus and distemper in dogs and panleukopenia in cats — the most prevalent deadly diseases affecting pets — are preventable with a simple vaccine. An estimated 30% of pet parents do not take their pet to a veterinarian annually for preventative care. To ensure the health and wellness of our beloved pets and to address this critical need, Second Chance and Petco Love have partnered to make pet vaccines free and accessible.
Through this national effort, Second Chance aims to vaccinate 500 pets. The community vaccine clinic will take place at the Palmer Town Building at 4417 Main Street on July 15, 2022, from 10 am to 1 pm. Advance registration is required by visiting secondchanceanimals.org/palmer. The clinic is open to all and will offer free rabies and/or distemper vaccinations. The distemper vaccines distributed through the Petco Love initiative will be the DAPPv Canine and HCP Feline vaccines.
“Thanks to Petco Love, we can offer these important vaccine events at no cost to pet owners,” said Sheryl Blancato, Second Chance Founder and CEO. “We urge community members to take advantage of this no-cost resource to ensure the health and wellness of our community’s pets.”
“It is heartbreaking when any pet suffers or dies from a disease that could have been prevented. It is further exacerbated when unvaccinated pets come into busy shelter kennels, where these deadly diseases can spread quickly, resulting in multiple deaths, skyrocketing expenses, and hindering saving pet lives,” said Susanne Kogut, Petco Love President. “By creating greater awareness and making this crucial preventative care more accessible to pets not currently receiving these lifesaving vaccines, we can prevent the dangerous spread of disease.”
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.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Is love calling you? Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.
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Cornerstone Bank holding Stuff the Bus school supply drive
All branches accepting donations July 6–22
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WORCESTER, Mass. – Cornerstone Bank, a community bank with 10 locations throughout Central Massachusetts, is holding a Stuff the Bus school supply drive July 6–22 at all their locations. All supplies collected will be donated to Our Bright Future, Inc., of Southbridge and Rainbow Child Development Center of Worcester for distribution to local children before the start of the next school year.
“Education is a top priority for us year-round, so we figured we would get a jump start on setting local children up for a great school year with this school supply drive,” said Todd Tallman, CEO of Cornerstone Bank. “Having access to tools as simple as pencils, paper, and backpacks can relieve so much stress for parents and their children. We hope this drive will help kids succeed in the upcoming school year and encourage everyone in our community to donate.”
Our Bright Future, Inc., is an after school and summer program designed to empower youth through academics and athletics. Rainbow Child Development Center provides high quality education and therapeutic services to at-risk children and their families.
The community is invited to donate school supplies such as pens, pencils, backpacks, notebooks, crayons, markers, folders, glue and more at Cornerstone Bank’s 10 locations in Charlton, Holden, Leicester, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sturbridge and Worcester.
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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125th Anniversary of Joshua Hyde Public Library
Picnic on the Common
Sturbridge, MA— On Thursday, July 22, 1897 the Joshua Hyde Library was dedicated. The building was funded by an 1894 bequest of $20,000 from Sturbridge native George B. Hyde for a library, with the request that it be named to honor his father, Joshua (if room, perhaps add after Joshua, a prosperous local farmer). The money was bequeathed in 1894 and construction started in 1896, for the Library’s dedication in 1897. Fast forward one hundred and twenty-five years and this July we continue to celebrate that dedication. The face of building has changed but one thing remains the same, our continued commitment to serving our great community.
As such, on Saturday, July 23rd between 12-3 pm the Library, the Friends of Joshua Hyde Public Library, and the 125th Anniversary Committee would like to invite you to celebrate our 125th Anniversary with a Picnic on the Common. ALL are invited to attend the celebration & no tickets are required. Come with your blanket and/or chairs with a lunch to enjoy on the grass with live music from Haphazard Jazz. There will also be lawn games, a food & ice cream truck, raffles, button making with the Friends of JHPL, and a kid friendly “Touch a Truck” experience. There will also be time to complete our 125th Scavenger Hunt (beginning on July 8th - to run until the day of the picnic) and pick up a victory souvenir. Ceremonial cake cutting scheduled for 1:30pm with cupcakes to the public.
You won’t want to miss this celebration!
For more information on the Scavenger Hunt & 125th Anniversary Picnic on the Common celebration, please visit our webpage at www.sturbridgelibrary.org, or call us at 508-347-2512. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sturbridgelibrary for updates and cancellations. |
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Southbridge Credit Union's Tour Opacum
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Co-hosted by Rapscallion Brewery at Brimfield Winery
Register by July 15th to save with our Earliest Bird Rate
Join Opacum Land Trust on September 25th, 2022 for this spectacular scenic bike ride through several of our conservation properties in Brimfield, Sturbridge, Monson, and surrounding towns. Don’t miss Rapscallion Brewery’s after-party at Brimfield Winery complete with wine, craft beer, live music, games, and more! You’re going to have a great day while supporting a great cause- proceeds from the ride will help Opacum Land Trust protect critical land, water, and wildlife, and provide outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy.
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Hitchcock Academy Offers
Newly Designed Summer Programming for Kids
BRIMFIELD - Hitchcock Academy is pleased to be offering a new weekly summer program, Summer Days at Hitchcock, beginning the week of July 18 and running through August 12.
With age-specific programming for 4 – 7, 8 – 10, and 11 – 13 year olds, Summer Days offers a variety of activities to keep kids engaged and having fun. Morning programs are comprised of a combination of arts and crafts, incorporating basic tools and techniques to get creativity flowing while participants explore a variety of mediums. The morning also includes recreational play to get the kids moving while building basic skills. Afternoon programs are focused on STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math with fun, hands-on projects to encourage curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking.
“We have not offered summer programs here since 2019. Each year families have reached out to us looking for something local, so we are pleased to be able to offer this new program,” says executive director Cindy Skowyra. “We are also all very conscious of the price point and have kept the cost comparatively low starting at just $90 for a full week program. Re-introducing summer programming has been a goal for us, so we are excited to be able to offer these programs with plans to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our community.”
Like all programming at Hitchcock, Summer Days is open to families throughout the area, not just Brimfield residents. Families can sign their child up for morning, afternoon, or both, and can choose anywhere from one to all four weeks. Extended days are also offered. Full details about the program are available at www.hitchcockacademy.org or by calling 413-245-9977.
Hitchcock Academy is a nonprofit community center offering educational, recreational, and cultural programming. It is located at 2 Brookfield Road in Brimfield.
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Cornerstone Bank Donates $25,000 to YMCA of Central Massachusetts
Donation supports youth development programs and LIVESTRONG® program
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WORCESTER, Mass. – Cornerstone Bank has donated $25,000 to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts as part of the organization’s annual campaign. This donation will be used to underwrite youth development programs and services as well as the LIVESTRONG® at the Y initiative.
“We are proud to continue our support of the wonderful services offered by the YMCA,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “We are passionate about programs dedicated to helping local children, teens, and adults, an area in which the YMCA excels, and their LIVESTRONG® program provides assistance to many people when they need it most.”
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a free 12-week small-group fitness program designed for adult cancer survivors seeking to regain health following treatment. Instructors and personal trainers have undergone specialized training in the areas of cancer, post-rehabilitation exercise, nutrition and supportive cancer care. The program includes:
- A free 12-week YMCA Family Membership
- Two 75-minute classes per week
- Full access to the YMCA seven days per week
- Free drop-off child watch
YMCA youth programs include college-preparedness, workforce, and leadership development, after school care, summer camp and a host of healthy meals initiatives.
“From the earliest days of the pandemic, we maximized our resources and partnered with like-minded organizations – such as Cornerstone Bank – who remained committed to supporting the community. As families deal with the lingering effects of COVID-19, our work remains the highest priority,” said David Connell, President and CEO at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. “With Cornerstone’s generosity, we continue to assist cancer survivors as they reclaim their health as well as address food insecurity, the educational gap, and quality and affordable childcare needed for parents to work.”
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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
2022 Green Hill - Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
Monday Aug 8, 2022, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a day of golf, fun, and great prizes. Funds generated from this charitable tournament are applied to college scholarships for Worcester area high school senior students. As in prior years, this is a great opportunity to network with fellow business Associates, have fun and support the financial needs of pending college students that reside within our community.
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.
Make Better Decisions with Google Analytics
July 20 | 12 pm
Join Bryan Caplan, Trainer for Grow with Google, for an info-packed webinar dedicated to growing your business online.
In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. A focus on Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
View Previously Recorded SCORE Webinars Here.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK
Statewide Training & Event Calendar
July 20 How Can Small Businesses Win the War on Talent?
July 20 Government Contracting 101
July 21 Intro to Doing Business with the Federal Government
July 21 Basics of Starting Your Business
Visit the online calendar for more info and to register for these sessions and more.
COGGNO is the Chamber's 24/7 Training platform. Low cost and even free online courses are available for CMS Chamber Members.
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Joshua Hyde Public Library
Calendar of Events July 15-30
Sturbridge, July 2022– There are plenty of fun, free events planned at the Joshua Hyde Public Library for the month of July. As always, our events and links can be found on the library website at www.sturbridgelibrary.org. For more information, updates, links, and events, you can also call the Library directly at 508-347-2512, and/or follow the Library on Facebook and Instagram at @sturbridgelibrary.
Saturday, July 16: KINDNESS ROCKS PROJECT FROM 10 AM – 4 PM. Write notes on painted rocks that send messages of inspiration! Supplies are limited. Drop-in.
Monday July 18: BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB FROM 11:15 AM. For students entering Grades 4, 5, & 6. We’ll be reading “The One Thing You’d Save” by Linda Sue Park. Read independently, discuss, create, and explore. Bring your own lunch. Pizza provided at the last meeting. This is a series of 4 meetings; students should plan on attending the series. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Tuesday, July 19: BOOKS ON TOUR STORY TIME @ 10:45 AM. Join us for stories, songs, Take & Make craft & more! For children of all ages with caregiver. Drop-in. Today’s location: Hyland Orchard Dam (rain location: library meeting room). Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Tuesday, July 19: CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS FROM 2-4 PM. Drop-in for a variety of fun crafts to create! Suitable for children ages 4+. Supplies are limited. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Thursday, July 21: SING & SWING @ 11 AM. Join Deb Hudgins and enjoy her popular music and movement program! For children birth through age 6ish with caregiver. Register in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Thursday, July 21: LEGO CLUB @ 6:30 PM. Join us for building fun. Suitable for ages 5+ with caregiver. Registration required.
Friday, July 22: BRUNCH BUNCH @ 10:45 AM. For students entering grades, 1, 2, & 3. Listen to “Magic on the Map: Let’s Moooove!” by C. Sheinmel and B. Turetsky while enjoying a snack that we provide along with activities. This is a series of 4 meetings; students should plan on attending the series. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Saturday, July 23: JHPL’s 125th CELEBRATION & PICNIC and TOUCH A TRUCK FROM 12-2 PM. Sturbridge Town Common.
Monday July 25: BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB FROM 11:15 AM. For students entering Grades 4, 5, & 6. We’ll be reading “The One Thing You’d Save” by Linda Sue Park. Read independently, discuss, create, and explore. Bring your own lunch. Pizza provided at the last meeting. This is a series of 4 meetings; students should plan on attending the series. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Tuesday, July 26: BOOKS ON TOUR STORY TIME @ 10:45 AM. Join us for stories, songs, Take & Make craft & more! For children of all ages with caregiver. Drop-in. Today’s location: Westville Dam (rain location: library meeting room). Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Wednesday, July 27: CHALK GAMES FROM 10 AM – 8 PM. Our sidewalk will be filled with fun games for the young and young at heart. Weather permitting.
Thursday, July 28: FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT @ 6:30 PM. Enjoy Disney’s newly released film, Turning Red, along with a light snack. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL. Registration required.
Friday, July 29: BRUNCH BUNCH @ 10:45 AM. For students entering grades, 1, 2, & 3. Listen to “Magic on the Map: Let’s Moooove!” by C. Sheinmel and B. Turetsky while enjoying a snack that we provide along with activities. This is a series of 4 meetings; students should plan on attending the series. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Saturday, July 30: CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS FROM 2-4 PM. Drop-in for a variety of fun crafts to create! Suitable for children ages 4+. Supplies are limited. Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
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July 16 & 17: Music and Art Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village
Throughout history, art and music have served as a platform for expression, connection, documentation, and change. During Music and Art Weekend at the Village, learn about a variety of artistic pursuits, including song, watercolor, portraiture, sculpture, drawings, and other crafts. Listen to 19th-century music, learn about the history of violins and guitars, see our talented artists hard at work, watch demonstrations of profile cutting, and more.Performances and demonstrations will include:*
- Listen to a selection of historical waltzes
- See demonstrations of landscape art, botanical watercolors, and pastel portraits in the style of Ruth Hanshaw Bascom
- Learn about the “hurdy gurdy” and hear a sampling of music played on one
- Watch profiles being skillfully cut
- Take a walking tour of Village art
- See the Old Sturbridge Village Dancers and Old Sturbridge Village Singers perform (Saturday only)
- See part of the process of reproducing an 1830s classical guitar (Sunday only)
- View artwork inspired by OSV and created by friends of the Village
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2022 Southbridge Concerts on the Common
Sunday Evenings from 6:00-8:00pm
Southbridge Town Common, Mechanic Street, Southbridge
Bring a Chair and Enjoy the Music!
Here are the July shows!
July 17 - Marc Berger and Ride sponsored by United Lens
July 24 - The Island Castaways Band sponsored by Southbridge Credit Union
July 31 - Tequila Bonfire sponsored by Cornerstone Bank
For more information, call Southbridge Recreation: 508-764-6459
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Summer Concerts on the Common - Charlton
Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm
The Overlook, 88 Masonic Home Rd, Charlton, MA
The July shows!
July 19 - Don't Tell Dan - Jazz & oldies
July 26 - The Wildcat O'Halloran Band - high energy blues
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West Brookfield Concerts on the Common
West Brookfield Town Common, Routes 67 & 9
Relax and enjoy the 49th season of live music on the West Brookfield Town Common!
ALL concerts are from 7-9pm on Wednesday evenings. Bring chairs, blankets, picnics!
The July shows!
July 20 - The Slik Pickers
July 27 - The Casters
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Cooking with Rico - Shrimp Scampi
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Shrimp scampi is a dish so entrenched in the Italian-American vernacular that many of us would believe when traveling throughout Italy, we would find it as a staple on many regional menus.
The fact is scampi are tiny lobster-like crustaceans with pale pink shells (called langoustines). One traditional way of preparing them in Italy was to sauté them with olive oil, garlic, onion, and white wine. Unable to obtain langoustines in their new host country, Italian-American chefs swapped shrimp for scampi, but kept both names. Grilled langoustines were served widely throughout the Mediterranean regions of Italy and were adapted to stateside ingredients sometime in the 1920’s forward.
Chef Rico will also draw on additional dishes from the Mediterranean regions of Italy and without question will have his own recipe for this much loved crustacean creation. This event is $57 per person with wine pairings, or $49 without* Tax and gratuity are not included. Make your reservations now by calling Avellino at 508-347-2321. |
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2022 Sturbridge Summer Concert Series
Thursday Evenings, 6:00-8:00PM
Sturbridge Town Common, Main Street, Route 131
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Here are the shows in July!
Escape the Pike welcomes you to accept their Table Top Games Challenge at the Sturbridge Concerts!
July 21- Stomp N Holler (Country, "Feel-Good"), Sponsored by Cornerstone Bank
July 28- Dan Gabel and The Vaughn Monroe Orchestra (1940s Big Band), Sponsored by Lions Club and Rotary Club
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125th Anniversary of Joshua Hyde Public Library
Scavenger Hunt & Picnic on the Common
Sturbridge, MA — In continuation of the many celebrations of the Joshua Hyde Public Library’s 125th Anniversary, a 125th themed Scavenger Hunt is planned. Starting July 8th, you may pick up a copy of the scavenger hunt questions at the library front desk that will lead you on a hunt through time. If you are a history detective or just someone who wants to learn more about our town/library origins, then this exciting scavenger hunt is for YOU. All ages are encouraged to participate, but please note some items on the hunt require crossing main street. As such, we advise all minors to be accompanied by an adult.
The scavenger hunt will conclude on July 23rd between 12-3pm at the 125th Picnic on the Common; a culminating celebration of the Library’s one hundred and twenty-five years of service to our Sturbridge community. You won’t want to miss the celebration, or picking up your Scavenger Hunt victory souvenir. ALL are invited to attend the picnic celebration! No tickets are required. Show up ready to enjoy live music from Haphazard Jazz with your blanket and/or chairs with a lunch to enjoy on the grass. There will be lawn games, a food & ice cream truck, silent auction, button making with the Friends of JHPL, and a kid friendly “Touch a Truck” experience for everyone to partake in the fun.
For more information on the Scavenger Hunt & 125th Anniversary Picnic on the Common celebration, please visit our webpage at www.sturbridgelibrary.org, or call us at 508-347-2512. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @sturbridgelibrary for updates and cancellations. |
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Novena to St. Anne
St. Anne's Shrine, Sturbridge/Fiskdale
July 18-26
Pilgrims of all faiths, generations and cultures are invited to join our Celebration of the 135th Novena to St. Anne. A variety of speakers and music ministries will enhance our liturgies.
Our gift shop will be open for extended hours.
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CHEF RICO’S PATIO DINNER - New England Clambake
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 AT 6PM
The New England Clambake is an outdoor social gathering and a time-honored method of cooking where clams & other lobster (often with potatoes & sweet corn) are baked or steamed traditionally in a pit.
For this Patio Dinner, Chef Rico will show us how to get traditional clambake results at home without setting the yard on fire or going through the pains of heating stones and gathering seaweed like the Wampanoag Indians did.
This special event will be hosted on the beautiful patio at The Barn at Wight Farm. The price is $65 per person. The menu will include: cod cakes, steamed clams, clam & corn chowder, house-made coleslaw, Portuguese potatoes, corn on the cob, 1¼ pound lobster, and strawberry short cake. Seating is limited so call The Barn at 774-241-8450 and make your reservations now!
Event Notes: Beer and wine will be available at an additional cost. Reservations are required. In the event of rain, the dinners will he held indoors at the Barn or Café. Per person price does not include tax or gratuity.
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16th Annual Dick Hoyt Memorial Golf Tournament
July 30, 2022 from 7:15am to 3pm at Leicester Country Club
The Center of Hope Foundation is a local chapter of the Arc, a National and State organization that provides critical services to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Providing these services to families and individuals from 64 towns throughout Central Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, we are growing and ask for your help. With rising demands on our funding and fewer resources to meet these needs, we hope you will join us for our 16th Annual Dick Hoyt Memorial Golf Tournament, Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 8:00 am at the Leicester Country Club in Leicester, MA. In doing so, you help fund programs which we receive no funding for such as Holiday Giving, Emergency Relief, Special Olympics, and our Food Pantry.
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SUMMER HOURS:
Thursday: 4-8, Friday: 4-8, Saturday: 4-8, Sunday: Noon-5
We are currently looking to fill Server, Bartender, Bussers & Dishwasher positions.
508-867-2345
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Executive Committee
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
Michelle Fanion
ERA Key Realty
Dan Friel
Old Sturbridge Village
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Steve Gardiner
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center
Christina Hadis-Blackwell
The Center of Hope
Tom Henry
North Brookfield Savings Bank
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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46 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Alexandra McNitt
Executive Director
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Jack Starkey
Communications & Media
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