Events

Join us for an informative talk on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring for people living with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Learn from other people who live with this disease and who have gained 'Control' over it with the use of an insulin pump.
WHERE: At St. Vincents Hosp. (Worc Med Cntr) Rm. 277 (2 North).

People will be gathering March 14 to make anti-war posters for the big March 24 rally in Worcester. This is a good opportunity to make a nice poster and connect with other people who'll be at the rally.

Wednesday, March 14, 5:45pm-whenever
(feel free to show up late)
Stone Soup, 4 King St, Worcester

You have a right to know what your government is doing.

Learn more at a media forum on "Your Right To Know" at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the Banx Room of the Worcester Public Library.

The forum is being held in conjunction with U. S. Sunshine Week, which will be celebrated March 11-17. The objectives of Sunshine Week are to promote the public's right to information, to demonstrate the impact of information on communities and to open a discussion about the importance of open government.

Alan N. Cote, state supervisor of public records, will be the keynote speaker.

Other panelists will include District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., and Bill Randall, a citizen blogger. Members of the media serving on the panel will be Jay Whearley, city editor of the Telegram & Gazette, Jaime Flores, reporter for El Vocero Hispano, and Mike Benedetti, reporter for Worcester Indymedia and WCCA TV13.

Sponsors for the local forum are the Telegram & Gazette, El Vocero Hispano, Worcester Indymedia, WCCA TV13, WORC-AM, Worcester Magazine and InCity Times.

You have a right to know what your government is doing.

Learn more at a media forum on "Your Right To Know" at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at WCCA (415 Main St), moderated by WCCA's Mauro DePasquale. You can submit questions for the panel.

The forum is being held in conjunction with U. S. Sunshine Week, which will be celebrated March 11-17. The objectives of Sunshine Week are to promote the public's right to information, to demonstrate the impact of information on communities and to open a discussion about the importance of open government.

Panelists will include Patricia Smith from District Attorney Joseph Early’s Office, and Bill Randell, a citizen blogger. Members of the media serving on the panel will be Leah Lampson of the Telegram & Gazette, Jaime Flores, reporter for El Vocero Hispano, and Mike Benedetti, reporter for Worcester Indymedia and WCCA TV13.

Sponsors for the local forum are WCCA TV13, the Telegram & Gazette, El Vocero Hispano, Worcester Indymedia, WORC-AM, Worcester Magazine and InCity Times.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

* 11:30 Gather at Lincoln Square

* 12:30 Rally at City Hall.

Sponsored by SS. Francis & Therese Catholic Worker, Clark Peaceworks, Worcester Peaceworks, MoveOn Political Action, Annunciation House, WOGAN, Worcester Green-Rainbow Club, and Agape Community.

Here’s a flyer (PDF, 1.3MB) for the March 24 peace march in downtown Worcester.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Featuring St. Paul's Cathedral Choir and the Worcester Collegium conducted by Ian Watson. Sunday March 25th 4:00 PM St. Paul's Cathedral 15 Chatham St. Worcester, MA
Adults $20 Seniors $15 Children $10 Tickets & Information 508-754-9822
stpaulsmusicfestival.org

Cathedral Music in Worcester is a non-profit organization

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

The monthly meeting for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will be held at the Armory at 50 Skyline Drive at 7pm on March 26.
All men interested in maintaining the legacy of Civil War Vets can attend. If you are interested in attending please contact Commander Ed Norris @ 978-365-7628 or norris.ed@comcast.net or Patriotic Instructor George Maple @gmaplejr@charter.net or 508-410-5448.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

PLEASE PUBLISH IMMEDIATELY:

On Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Quinsigamond Community College from 6-8 pm, the Worcester Public Schools is hosting an Advanced Placement Family Awareness evening for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 and their families to discuss the importance of taking rigorous classes in middle school to better prepare them for AP courses in high school as well as college courses. We are estimating 300 people will attend this event.

The purpose of the Advanced Placement Family Awareness Event is to provide students and their families with information at an early age in order for them to make appropriate educational choices. To that end, this interactive family event is designed to raise awareness of the Advanced Placement Program offered in the Worcester Public Schools.

James A. Caradonio, Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools and Robert Layne, Director of Outreach Programs and Worcester Pipeline collaborative Coordinator will be speaking at this event. A Worcester Public Schools AP student will share the student perspective.

If this communication should go to someone else, we would appreciate you forwarding it to that person.

If you would like additional information, please contact us.

Thank you,

Frances E. Arena, Manager NCLB/Curriculum and Professional Development (508) 799-3479
Arnold Pulda, AP/Foreign Language Liaison (508) 799-3415
Janet Mathieu, Resource Development Specialist (508) 799-3480
20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

The Sterling Music Exchange
presents
♫ Step Up to Music ♫
An evening of food, music, dancing, and entertainment benefiting the Sterling Music Exchange and our troops in Iraq
Friday, March 30
4 – 9 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
484 Lancaster Street, Leominster MA
Join your community for a fun-filled evening including:
• Buffet style spaghetti supper
• Dancing with the band “Back in Front” from 7-9 p.m.
• Performance by the Academy of Dance Arts junior team
• Raffle – many exciting prizes
A donation for our program is requested.
Please bring non-perishable food items, CDs, Magazines, Books, Phone Cards or other items for our Troops in Iraq.
The Sterling Music Exchange is a non-profit charitable organization created to:
• Promote freedom of expression through music
• Encourage community service among young adults
• To engage community members in the arts and culture
For more information contact:
Yvonne Stevens – (978) 235-1266
Visit our Web site at: www.sterlingmusic.org

Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, Route 20, Charlton, MA presents The Great Egg Hunt, our 23rd year fundraiser for this non-profit sanctuary. 5400 eggs are decorated to look like animals and then hidden along our 72 acres of trails. Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush, find prize eggs, live animals in visitor's center, face painting, balloons, refreshments, and hunt bunny. $10 per family ($5 for an individual). Grand prize is a beautifully decorated ostrich egg!Great Family Fun!! Sat. March 31, 10-4. Rain date: April 1st. Call 508-248-5516 for info or visit our website at www.capenhill.org.

Event: "A Night of Worship with Josh Young of Streams Ministries International"

Address: 141 West Boylston St. (Rt. 12), West Boylston, MA 01583

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007

Cost is Free, no registration required. An offering will be taken

For more information call: 508-835-3322 or visit www.freedomworshipcenter.us

Quinsigamond Community College will host an information session for its new Energy Utility Technology (EUT) program on Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building, Room 107A, on campus. Quinsigamond, in collaboration with Middlesex and North Shore community colleges, has partnered with National Grid, one of the nation’s largest energy delivery organizations, to establish EUT programs at all three schools. The nine-month certificate program, which begins in September 2007, will provide students with a core set of skills and competencies required by the industry.

Anne Feeney
Pittsburgh-based agitator Anne Feeney performs music designed to “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”

Corey Dolgon
Inspiring Songs of Solidarity and Struggle

Thursday, April 5th
7:30pm
at Stone Soup Community Center
4 King Street, Worcester

Donation suggested, no one turned away for lack of funds
Event is a fundraiser for Lynne Simonds for District Four City Council Campaign

You are invited to join Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The morning service will begin at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon, "The King Is Coming." Anna Granquist, soprano, will be performing special music during the service. Refreshments will follow the service in the Parlor. Nursery service is available.

The Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7:00 P.M. with Holy Communion in observance of the Last Supper, Jesus agony in the garden and His arrest. The service in the Sanctuary will include a final sermon in a series entitled, "Echoes of Salvation" and a silent candlelight vigil.

Celebrate Easter with Burncoat Baptist Church to observe one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar when Jesus' resurrection is commemorated. A free Easter breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Make your reservations for breakfast by calling the church office at 508-853-6240 or sending e-mail to Pastor Jim at pastorjim@charter.net no later than April 2 to be sure you get a seat. The Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary will begin after breakfast at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon titled, "Is the Tomb Empty or Not?"

For more information, visit the church website at burncoatbaptist.com or call the church office at 508-853-6240.

You are invited to join Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The morning service will begin at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon, "The King Is Coming." Anna Granquist, soprano, will be performing special music during the service. Refreshments will follow the service in the Parlor. Nursery service is available.

The Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7:00 P.M. with Holy Communion in observance of the Last Supper, Jesus agony in the garden and His arrest. The service in the Sanctuary will include a final sermon in a series entitled, "Echoes of Salvation" and a silent candlelight vigil.

Celebrate Easter with Burncoat Baptist Church to observe one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar when Jesus' resurrection is commemorated. A free Easter breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Make your reservations for breakfast by calling the church office at 508-853-6240 or sending e-mail to Pastor Jim at pastorjim@charter.net no later than April 2 to be sure you get a seat. The Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary will begin after breakfast at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon titled, "Is the Tomb Empty or Not?"

For more information, visit the church website at burncoatbaptist.com or call the church office at 508-853-6240.

The TV Ministry-Diocese of Worcester presents the Passion Play on WCCA TV 13 Good Friday, April 6th at 2:30pm.

You are invited to join Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The morning service will begin at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon, "The King Is Coming." Anna Granquist, soprano, will be performing special music during the service. Refreshments will follow the service in the Parlor. Nursery service is available.

The Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7:00 P.M. with Holy Communion in observance of the Last Supper, Jesus agony in the garden and His arrest. The service in the Sanctuary will include a final sermon in a series entitled, "Echoes of Salvation" and a silent candlelight vigil.

Celebrate Easter with Burncoat Baptist Church to observe one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar when Jesus' resurrection is commemorated. A free Easter breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Make your reservations for breakfast by calling the church office at 508-853-6240 or sending e-mail to Pastor Jim at pastorjim@charter.net no later than April 2 to be sure you get a seat. The Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary will begin after breakfast at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon titled, "Is the Tomb Empty or Not?"

For more information, visit the church website at burncoatbaptist.com or call the church office at 508-853-6240.

You are invited to join Burncoat Baptist Church, 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Palm Sunday to celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The morning service will begin at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon, "The King Is Coming." Anna Granquist, soprano, will be performing special music during the service. Refreshments will follow the service in the Parlor. Nursery service is available.

The Maundy Thursday service will begin at 7:00 P.M. with Holy Communion in observance of the Last Supper, Jesus agony in the garden and His arrest. The service in the Sanctuary will include a final sermon in a series entitled, "Echoes of Salvation" and a silent candlelight vigil.

Celebrate Easter with Burncoat Baptist Church to observe one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar when Jesus' resurrection is commemorated. A free Easter breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Make your reservations for breakfast by calling the church office at 508-853-6240 or sending e-mail to Pastor Jim at pastorjim@charter.net no later than April 2 to be sure you get a seat. The Easter Worship Service in the Sanctuary will begin after breakfast at 10:00 A.M. with a sermon titled, "Is the Tomb Empty or Not?"

For more information, visit the church website at burncoatbaptist.com or call the church office at 508-853-6240.

The MassBay Film Project presents:

SPECIAL AWARENESS RAISING ENCORE PRESENTATION of
"Wal*Mart: The High Cost of Low Price"

MONDAY, APRIL 9 @ 7:00PM
RALPH'S DINER
148 GROVE ST.
WORCESTER

Come fight local "progress" with this special encore screening of the documentary film sensation that's changing the largest company on earth. The film features the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities struggling to survive in a Wal-Mart world. It's an emotional journey that will challenge the way you think, feel...and shop.
Admission: $5.00

SPRING INTO SHAPE,LOSE WEIGHT & WIN $$$$

Join our 6 Week Weight Loss Challenge & Nutrition Class

Mornings, Wednesday, April 18th

10:00 a.m. @ 23 Longmeadow Ave Worc 01606 OR Evenings, April 17th, 7:00 p.m. at the same location!
Call (508)854-8181 for more information

Space is limited, so please call Sue Now for more information and to reserve your place!

(508)854-8181

"Health Care for All," a two hour special featuring Governor Deval Patrick, will be cablecast on WCCA TV 13 Friday, April 13 at 9:30 PM and Sunday, April 15 at 7:30pm.

"Health Care for All" is building a movement of empowered people
and organizations with the goal of creating a Massachusetts health
care system that is responsive to the needs of ALL people, particularly the most vulnerable. Health Care for All is dedicated to making quality care the right of all people, and support a health care system that is universal, comprehensive, and equitable.