Welcome to July's Crossroads Events!
This is it! The final issue of CROSSROADS from our Hall Road address. We make the move on Monday, July 17th. If the new building at River Road is not quite ready, Chamber staff will be working remotely for a few days while the final phases of construction are completed. We would love to catch up with you at the July 20 Fun at Five at Brimfield Winery and fill you in on all the details! You can also find us this Saturday at the DRIVIN' IT HO(L)ME for Health and Education Car Show. All the details are below including the latest news and a variety of cool events from our Members. Have a wonderful weekend!
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: AUGUST 1, 2023
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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.
The Chamber will be CLOSED on MONDAY, JULY 17 as we move and set up the new offices.
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PRESENTED BY
Chamber of Central Mass South, Harrington Hospital Auxiliary, Oakholm Brewing Company,
UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital, The Valley’s Classic Hits (97.7FM)
PREMIER SPONSOR
Lamoureux Ford
CLASSIC SPONSORS
Old Sturbridge Village, ColBro First Aid & Safety Training, The Valley’s Classic Hits (97.7FM)
FOOD TRUCKS
Traveling Clam Box – food truck, Holm Cookin – food truck, Pup’s Wood Fired Pizza – food truck, Suzy Qs Ice Cream Truck,
ACTIVITIES
Party Time Face Painting, Simonz Sayz Entertainment Obstacle Course
Here are just SOME of the ways we make a difference for health and education working with our community partners:
- Provide scholarships to support students pursuing a career in the health care field, including Nursing, Doctor of Medicine, Technologist, and Therapist (among others)
- Provide coloring books & crayons for children
- Provide sensory items for the Behavioral Health Unit
- Provide knitted hats for patients receiving treatment in the Cancer Center Unit
- Support the R.E.A.L Program which provides clothing for patients in the ER when their clothing is soiled or damaged, provides transportation and assists patients during discharge
- Provide financial support to the hospital departments by funding equipment and projects not within their budgets
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NETWORK WITH YOUR CHAMBER
Fun at Five!
Brimfield Winery
Thursday, July 20, 2023
5:00-7:00pm
Brimfield Winery for Summer Networking!
Rusty and Katy Corriveau are privileged to bring you a gathering place for a respite from our busy lives. Set at the home and farm land of the late Asa & Sarah Lincoln (circa 1823), this unique local seasonal Winery is the perfect place for friends and family to get together and taste & relax in a historic setting.
The Vision for this land is to collaborate with local charities, fundraisers
and the like to bring communities together outdoors.
Think local music, local talent, local farms.
The Brimfield Winery will be serving their wines, hard cider & seltzer,
and locally sourced beer at Fun at Five!
We hope you'll meet us there for networking, prizes and FUN
on Thursday, July 20! The FUN starts at 5!
Brimfield Winery is currently available for private functions.
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 SPONSORS! |
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Edward Jones, a FORTUNE 500 firm, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Member SIPC.
Trevor invites you to call the office and schedule a complimentary portfolio review.
Reach the Sturbridge office of Edward Jones by phone at 508-347-1420.
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Opacum Land Trust is a south-central Massachusetts regional land trust formed in 2000 whose mission is to protect land, water, and wildlife for current and future generations. We work to maintain the rural character of our local communities, promote conservation, and facilitate the creation of greenways and wildlife corridors through conservation of critical land and habitat.
To date, Opacum has conserved 3,852 acres of land on 28 different properties. Many of these properties provide recreational opportunities for members of the public to visit and enjoy, with trails to hike, bike, explore, and more!
In addition to land conservation, Opacum Land Trust promotes the ideals of conservation and environmental protection through educational programming. Throughout the year, we host naturalist-led walks, educational talks, and family friendly programs.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NIGHT with the WooSox CO-SPONSORS:
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Sponsorships Available
Get noticed! Sponsoring a Chamber event or program can give you exposure to the people that you want to do business with. Our affiliation with the Worcester Regional Chamber means exposure to 2,300 member businesses and an e-mail list of more than 10,000 professionals.
Programs for the Chamber's fall and winter season are in the works. We will be seeking sponsors for upcoming Fun at Fives and other events. If your company would be interested in being a sponsor, or would like more information about sponsorship, please contact Alix at 508-347-2761 or email [email protected].
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United Way of South Central MA Day of Caring:
Making a Difference in the Community
The United Way of South Central Massachusetts (UWSCM) held its 16th annual Day of Caring on Friday, June 23, 2023. The event brought 127 volunteers from across the region to work on a variety of projects that benefit local nonprofits and municipalities.
This year, volunteers had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including:
- Mulching a playground at the Southbridge Tri-Community YMCA
- Landscape cleanup at Pearl Crawford Library in Dudley
- Planting trees at Capillo Park in Southbridge
- Cleaning up and painting the ADA rail at Heritage Trail in Southbridge
- Painting the inside of Dodge Chapel for Charlton Helping Hands
- Beach and playground clean up at Sturbridge Recreation Area
- Major brush removal at Old Sturbridge Village
- Painting a trail shed for Sturbridge Trails
- Cleaning at Guild of St. Agnes in Webster
- Henry St. Park clean up and mulching in Southbridge
- Webster Middle School basketball clean up and painting
- Yard work at Catholic Charities in Southbridge
- Client packet making for Tri-Valley, Inc in Dudley
- Landscaping at the NEW CMS Chamber offices
The Day of Caring was a great opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to come together and make a difference in their community. It was a fun and rewarding way to meet new people and learn about the important work that UWSCM does in the South Central Massachusetts region. A multi-generational family comprised of 18 volunteers including children as young as four years old worked hard at the Tri-Community YMCA. The grandfather, Jeff Burdick of Sturbridge, stated “Thanks for putting together an amazing community event! Our family can do hard things…75 yards of mulch does not intimidate us anymore. So glad to serve our beloved YMCA.”
UWSCM is grateful to the many sponsors who make Day of Caring possible. This year's sponsors include Savers Bank, KARL STORZ Endovision, and the Rotary Club of Southbridge, Josh’s Place, and Southbridge Hotel and Conference.
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your community, United Way Day of Caring is a great option. Mark your calendar for next year June 21, 2024 and join us for a Day of Caring!
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North Brookfield Savings Bank Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
to Local High School Students
North Brookfield, MA – North Brookfield Savings Bank has always been committed to improving the lives of community residents through various means, including the empowerment for all residents to excel through educational and growth opportunities. In line with their established core value to commit to excellence, North Brookfield Savings Bank provided a combined $10,000 in scholarship commitments to support local 2023 high school graduates as they continue their path to excellence. The funds are intended to help graduating students offset the cost of attending college and help them to pursue their dreams of furthering their education.
Scholarship recipients were selected to receive the North Brookfield Savings Bank scholarship by each high school’s designated scholarship committee. They were chosen because of their exemplary commitment to excellence and proven dedication to their community, values that North Brookfield Savings Bank holds in high regard, and the Bank’s employees embody every day.
North Brookfield Savings Bank proudly awarded scholarships totaling $10,000 to these graduating students from local high schools in the Bank’s geographic area.
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School: Matthew Raymond Marshall
Belchertown High School: Janelle Gummeson
David Prouty High School: Cody Chen
North Brookfield High School: Sarahi Rodriguez
Palmer High School: Ashley Bransky
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School: Laura Hastings
Quabbin Regional High School: Darian Hulsart
Quaboag Regional High School: Brendan Burke
Tantasqua Regional High School: Francesa Giorgio
Ware High School: John Auchter
“We are so proud of all of this year’s graduating students along with the 2023 North Brookfield Savings Bank scholarship recipients for their great achievements,” said Nicole Syriac, Digital Marketing Strategist. “North Brookfield Savings Bank has always strove to support the community, and display teamwork, excellence, integrity, and kindness, and these student have shown that they too uphold these great values. It is our pleasure to support the upcoming generations of our local communities and we are so happy to contribute to these students’ bright futures.”
ABOUT NORTH BROOKFIELD SAVINGS BANK
North Brookfield Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank with full-service branches in North Brookfield, East Brookfield, West Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, and the Three Rivers Village of Palmer. NBSB offers a wide variety of deposit and loan products for individuals and businesses throughout Central and Western Massachusetts and has been a steadfast supporter of the communities it serves since 1854. All deposits are insured by the FDIC and the Depositors Insurance Fund. North Brookfield Savings Bank was voted Best Bank in Central Massachusetts for 2021 and was named “Community Icon” Among the Top Extraordinary Banks in the Nation in 2022. For more information, please call 1-866-711-6272 or visit us online at www.NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.
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Hitchcock Announces its
Summer Concert Series on the Common Lineup
The Series Has Grown to Six Concerts This Year, Running July 19 to August 23
BRIMFIELD – What can be better than children playing and laughing, families and friends getting together, dinnertime picnics, and the community gathering to enjoy the sweet sound of music in the summer night air? Hitchcock proudly announces its lineup for the 2023 Hitchcock Summer Concert Series on the Common which has grown to six concerts this year. Presented on Wednesdays July 19 to August 23, the concerts will run from 6 to 8pm in front of the gazebo. Rain dates will be Thursdays. There will be a food vendor at each concert (picnics are still permitted).
The series kicks off on July 19th with the New England Digital Accordion Orchestra. Conducted by Sam Falcetti of Falcetti Music, this unique 20 piece orchestra is the nation’s only digital accordion orchestra and has a style all their own. Along with vocal performances, you will hear horn and wind sections, strings, guitars, and of course the accordion in beautifully orchestrated arrangements playing many genres of music including Big Band, Broadway, Ethnic, Country and Rock. These dedicated musicians travel from 5 states just to be a part of this. They’ll have you tapping your toes and wanting to get up and dance. It’s a fun experience not to be missed.
July 26th will be the CobbleStone Road Band. Comprised of talented musicians with lots of experience who’ve played with some of the best, CobbleStone Road blends modern country with rock & blues to get your toes tapping and audiences dancing. In a short time, this band has created a strong following and if you like country and haven’t heard them you will quickly become a fan yourself.
August 2nd will be The Time Stretchers Band has an extended repertoire playing the best music from the 50's to now, followed by The Island Castaways Band on August 9th - New England's Favorite Tropical Rock Band in the music style made famous by Jimmy Buffett They’re perfect for a mid-August evening that can have a tropical feel of its own. On August 16th Sunshine & Blue Skies perform with a mix of Classic Rock, Pop, Country, and Rhythm & Blues. This band is comprised of seasonal professionals but also incorporates exceptional students who are honing their craft and giving them an opportunity to further develop their talent.
The series closes with Hard Knox on August 23rd. Widely known for its unique song selection and unmistakable renditions of those often slightly forgotten favorites. Their performances are jam-packed with songs that will often surprise and delight listeners.
Food trucks have become an important piece of these events as they make it possible for people to simply come down and enjoy but especially for those who may be rushing home from work to be able to come, grab some dinner and just relax. Vendors include BT’s Smokehouse, Rooster's Roaming Cantina, Flippin’ The Bird BBQ, and Tony’s Happy Valley Pizza.
In the case of rain, postponements will be announced on Hitchcock’s Facebook page.
“These concerts feel like magic to me,” says Hitchcock Executive Director Cindy Skowyra. “They’re so simple, but simplicity is harder and harder to find these days. Being able to offer a way for our community to unplug and connect with one another in celebration of music is such a blessing, so I’m thrilled we’ve been able to grow the series with the support of sponsors and donors who know how important events like these are.” She adds, "the common offers not only a beautiful backdrop and a safe area for children but it also has lots of shade for hot summer days.”
The concert series is made possible with key support from Maestro Sponsors Country Bank the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the Shirley Frye Memorial Fund.
Hitchcock 2023 Summer Concert Series on the Common
Schedule at a Glance
July 19 | New England Digital Accordion Orchestra
Orchestral performances of Big Band, Broadway, Ethnic, Country and Rock
Rooster's Roaming Cantina
July 26 | CobbleStone Road Band
Country
BT's Smokehouse
August 2 | The Time Stretchers Band
The Best Tunes from the 50s to now
Rooster's Roaming Cantina
August 9 | The Island Castaways Band
Tropical Rock
Flippin' The Bird BBQ
August 16 | Sunshine & Blue Skies
Classic Rock, Pop, Country, Rhythm & Blues
Tony's Happy Valley Pizza
August 23 | Hard Knox
Classic sounds of the 70s, 80s and 90s
Rooster's Roaming Cantina
Hitchcock Academy is a community center located at 2 Brookfield Road in Brimfield serving the community with educational, recreational, and cultural programming. More information can be found at www.hitchcockacademy.org.
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bankHometown Hires Cruz as Assistant Vice President Branch Officer in Worcester
OXFORD, MASSACHUSETTS, July 10, 2023 — bankHometown recently hired Izzy Cruz as assistant vice president, branch officer at its Grove Street branch in Worcester.
Cruz has 18 years of banking experience, including his most recent roles as market manager of Webster Five, market manager of People’s United Bank, and business banking relationship manager at Key Bank.
Cruz has a degree in banking from the Connecticut School of Finance, and currently serves on the Citizens Advocacy Council for district one in the city of Worcester.
A Worcester native, Cruz says he loves everything about the city. “I love the people, the fact that I can access anything I need in this area, and the restaurants are better than Boston!” says Cruz. He and his wife own two businesses in the area, The Trackside Tavern and The Press Box, where they frequently hold fundraising events. Most recently, they held an event to support the New England chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America. Cruz is passionate about working with small businesses to give them the support they need to thrive in his hometown.
About bankHometown
Founded in 1889, bankHometown is headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts and has $1.3 billion in assets and 16 branches located throughout Central Massachusetts and northeast Connecticut. Through its sponsorship and charitable giving program, The Giving Tree, bankHometown and the Hometown Bank Community Foundation support non-profit organizations and causes throughout Worcester and Windham Counties. In 2022, The Giving Tree donated approximately $320,000 and over the last decade has donated more than $2.5 million. For more information, visit bankhometown.com.
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UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Welcomes Madeline Lane, NP
to Sturbridge Family Medicine Practice
SOUTHBRIDGE, MA, July 12, 2023 – UMass Memorial Health – Harrington (UMHH) has welcomed Nurse Practitioner Madeline Lane AGPCNP to its Sturbridge Family Medicine Practice located at 198 Charlton Road in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
Madeline Lane, NP recently graduated from Tan Chinfen Graduate School of Nursing at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts. She completed 500 hours as a Nurse Practitioner student at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she worked alongside experienced Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners providing comprehensive primary care and episodic care services.
Lane received her Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (AGPCNP–BC) and is affiliated with the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (MCNP).
She joins Dr. Gennady Gelman and Shanell Vance, NP at the Sturbridge Family Medicine practice providing care for all ages from birth through adulthood. UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Family Medicine provides comprehensive primary care with a scope of services that ranges from well visits to acute care, in both the inpatient and outpatient environment. 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.
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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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Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Shows
2023 SHOW DATES: July 11-16, September 5-10
Two more days in July to find your treasure! The Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show has been dubbed "the Queen of the outdoor shows" and a Smithsonian Treasure.
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Not So New New Englander's performance explores the history of the cultures that comprise our Central MA community
July 15 and 16, doors open at 5:00 p.m., show starts at 5:15 p.m.
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Sturbridge, MA – Come to Old Sturbridge Village in the daytime to learn about the resistance and resilience of marginalized communities and how they overcame obstacles and helped make progress for all Americans, then stay for a special presentation at the theater in the visitor center after hours.
Inspired by the writing of students at Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School and Robert Brown (author of The New New Englanders), Not So New New Englanders is an educational and engaging play directed by Jasmin Rivas, Director of DEIA at Old Sturbridge Village, and Aprell May Daily, Writer and Journalist for the Republican in Springfield.
In this approximately 90-minute program, audience members will watch as three students go on a journey of discovering the incredible stories and experiences of underrepresented people in the history of Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester. On their journey they learn more about themselves, the community, and our society as it exists both in the past and the present. Audience members will learn about little-known historical figures, communities, and cultures in New England history through stories told by them in a unique multimedia production.
The production is possible in part from a grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and the generous support of Empowering People for Inclusive Communities, African Community Education, and Pa' Lante.
The program will be in the Stephen M. Brewer Theater, located in the Visitor Center at Old Sturbridge Village. Pre-registration is highly recommended. All are welcome. On Saturday, July 15th, there will be an American Sign Language interpreter present during the show and the theater has accessible seating.
Please note: This production includes topics such as racism, slavery, and police brutality.
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Festival of {Giving} Trees
Tree.1 Run for Fun on July 15
The Sturbridge Special Events Committee, in partnership with the Festival of {Giving} Trees, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Tree.1 Run for Fun Run/Walk happening on Saturday, July 15th, 2023! This event aims to raise funds for the Silent Spring Institute, the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, and The Cancer Center at Harrington Hospital to combat breast cancer, support cancer research and help local cancer patients with financial hardship.
The Festival of {Giving} Trees, which showcases over 100 beautifully decorated trees, takes place every December and has donated over $800,000 to these causes over the past twenty-five years.
Race Day Schedule & Location
- Registration on Race Day: Will begin at 7:00 AM with a 3.1-mile race starting at 8:00 AM
- GPS address: Sturbridge Town Common- 278 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01566
- Race T-shirts and finisher medals are guaranteed to all participants registered by July 1st, 2023.
- Parking is available at several parking lots within a short walk of the Sturbridge Town Common
- Awards to: Overall Female & Male Winners, 1st Sturbridge/Fiskdale Resident & Age group Awards
- For our virtual Tree.1 participants there is no specific location, just run, walk, jog or treadmill from wherever you are!! Do it between June 15th and July 15th! It’s your 5k - do it at your pace. So grab your family and friends and sign up and start your 5K. We will mail you your t-shirt and finisher medal!! Dates follow the guidelines below.
Fun and Festivities
Spectators and runners can enjoy many vendors on the common from 8:30 AM until 12 PM. More information to come!!
Registration
$35 late registration (after June 1) in person with a t-shirt & finisher medal - register by July 1st $30/$35 virtual race - same cost - will mail t-shirt, bib, and finisher medal
Day of registration: $35 for all, with t-shirts available only while the supply lasts, and a finisher medal.
VISIT THIS LINK TO REGISTER AND FOR MORE INFO
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Touch A Truck
Sunday, July 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Brookfield Orchards
12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, MA
We are so happy to announce that the North Brookfield Fire Dept. will be hosting another Touch A Truck Event for the whole family! We are also excited to announce that along with meeting and learning about the Firemen, equipment and vehicles that they use, we are also bringing in a DUNK TANK!
The DUNK TANK will be the newest addition to this event and all proceeds will go to the NBFD FIREMAN'S RELIEF FUND.
This is a great way to help raise some money for our First Responders. So come prepared to DUNK A FIREMAN!!! There will be tons to do with the kids and tons of safety information for the whole family!
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Novena to St. Anne
July 18-26
The 136th Novena to St. Anne will be held in Sturbridge (Fiskdale) MA from Tuesday, July 18 through July 26.
All faiths, generations and cultures are invited to attend.
A variety of speakers and music ministries will be participating. (African, Hispanic Vietnamese, and others)
The gift shop will be open extra hours for your convenience.
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Taste of New England Summer at Old Sturbridge Village
Friday, July 21 - Sunday, July 23, 2023
Times: 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join in the celebration of all the favorite New England summertime traditions of yesterday and today. All six New England states will be showcased as the Village transforms into an evening festival filled with tasty food, regional beverages, and live music. Pre-registration is required for this event and discounts that apply to standard daytime admission do NOT apply to Taste of New England Summer. Purchase tickets.
- See musicians from all six states performing on different stages throughout the late afternoon and evenings. Details on the webpage. Link is below.
- Taste classic New England treats. Explore the history of beer making and purchase samples from local breweries.
- Play and learn what games have their roots in New England.
- Take a relaxing horse-drawn carryall ride around the mill pond.
*Details subject to change with limited notice.
Taste of New England Summer is sponsored by: Southbridge Credit Union
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Second Chance is inviting local businesses to partner with them in the fight to end pet homelessness through access to veterinary care. The nonprofit is welcoming sponsors for the Second Chance Golf Tournament and is accepting donations for the tournament silent auction and raffle. Information on sponsorships and item donations can be found at secondchanceanimals.org/events/golf/.
Those interested in golfing can purchase tickets online at secondchanceanimals.org/events/golf/. Individuals and foursomes are welcome. Second Chance encourages golfers to purchase tickets early. |
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Limited Series Whistle Pig Dinner
Event by Cedar Street Grille and Yankee Spirits
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Cedar Street Grille
Don't miss this very special bourbon dinner event. Limited seats available, one night only. Whistle Pig and Yankee Spirits representatives will be in attendance. Please call 508-347-5800 to reserve your spot.
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Center of Hope Foundation's
17th Annual Dick Hoyt Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, August 5th, 2023
7:15 AM Registration, 8:00 AM Shotgun Start
Leicester Country Club, 1430 Main Street, Leicester, MA
The Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. (CoHF) is a non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Changing lives and providing opportunities is not only what we do at the Center of Hope, but it is also who we are.
Join us on Saturday, August 5th at Leicester Country Club for a fun-filled day of golf with great games, prizes, raffles, and GREAT COMPANY!
With the support from sponsors, players, and volunteers, the CoHF can continue with its mission, offering the most opportunities possible for individuals with disabilities. Proceeds from this event also help us to continue our Holiday Giving Program. Around the holidays, gifts and other necessities are given to over 500 individuals and families who struggle financially. “We know that some of our program members or others in the community may not get the chance to experience the holidays like most,” said Erika Travinski, COO at the CoHF, “It is truly magical to see how the community comes together and help us provide this amazing support. We see smiles on family members’ faces knowing that their loved ones will wake up on Christmas morning beaming with happiness. There is no better feeling.”
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NOW OPEN! Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross Inn
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Hexmark Tavern hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 4 - 8 pm.
We will feature blackboard specials in addition to our regular menu.
Join us for a beverage and tasty treats! We can’t wait to meet you at the bar!
Call 508-867-2345 for reservations.
Our hours are Thursday through Saturday 4 – 8 and Sunday Noon – 5pm.
508-867-2345
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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
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Kelly Hibbard
Harrington Hospital
Emily Klamm
Old Sturbridge Village
James Laney
ERA Key Realty
Anthony Marini
bankHometown
Geraldo Maldonado
Quinsigamond Community College
Trevor Nielsen
Edward Jones
Michael Wales
Michael L. Wales Painting Company
Hadley Zabinski
Paw Plaza
James Donahue
Old Sturbridge Village
Honorary Board Member
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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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