Events

WHO: Volunteers from all corners of the state

WHAT: Park Serve Day, sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Governor’s Public Liaison Office

WHEN: May 12, all day

WHERE: About 50 parks statewide, from the Berkshires to Cape Cod, including Moore State Park in Paxton and others in Worcester County. For a full list of parks and projects and to sign up go to www.mass.gov/parkserve

WHY: To spruce up the state’s parks and beaches for spring. Pick up litter, clear trails, paint park buildings, clean beaches, plant flowers, and much more. Volunteers have signed up already, but many more are needed and welcome.

HOW: Visit mass.gov/parkserve to find a park near you and sign up. DCR will provide most of the equipment needed for the work, as well as water and snacks, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own work gloves, trowels, rakes, etc. (Please do not bring power tools, however.) Wear sturdy shoes, and bring sunscreen and bug repellent if needed.

The Photography by Teya studio in North Oxford will be open all Mother’s Day weekend for “Portraits for Progress.” For just $20, daughters, mothers and grandmothers are invited to stop by for a portrait session and receive a professional 5x7 print. Additional 5x7 prints will be available for $10, half off their normal price.

All proceeds from this event will benefit Komen Massachusetts, the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and will fund breast cancer research, education, screening and testing.

Visit http://teyaphoto.com for details.

The Photography by Teya studio in North Oxford will be open all Mother’s Day weekend for “Portraits for Progress.” For just $20, daughters, mothers and grandmothers are invited to stop by for a portrait session and receive a professional 5x7 print. Additional 5x7 prints will be available for $10, half off their normal price.

All proceeds from this event will benefit Komen Massachusetts, the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and will fund breast cancer research, education, screening and testing.

Visit http://teyaphoto.com for details.

On June 1, 2007, The 4th Annual DECA Hunger Awareness Event will be held at the NEW Worcester Technical High School at 1 Skyline Drive. Registration begins at 7:30 am, program at 8:00 am followed by breakfast.

A panel of speakers will present information to help us create awareness of the growing problem of hunger in our community. Speakers include State Senator, Edward Augustus, City Councilor Dennis Irish and former Red Sox player, Rich Gedman.

Please join us, tickets are $15.00, please call 508-799-1587 or email foisyj@techhigh.us to reserve your seat at this wonderful fundraiser.

All proceeds will go to the Worcester County Food Bank.

First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester

508-757-2708

A one-woman show by actress-singer Lee Dratfield (with Nat Needle, pianist). $8 donation to benefit the Helen A. Bowditch Health Center at Elm Park Community School, a program of the Family Health Center of Worcester.

Lee Dratfield, actress and cabaret artist, recaptures the unforgettable songs of composer Kurt Weill - songs and music from the smoky clubs and theaters of raffish Berlin in the early 1920's and 30's. The show then moves on to Weill's music during the golden age of the broadway musical theater in the 1940's and 50's. Hear the sardonic bitter songs, the romantic ballads, and the up-tempo melodies as singer-actress Lee Dratfield brings them to vivid life.

Friday, June 1, 7:30pm.

Come to the Burncoat Baptist Church Yard Sale on the grounds of the church at 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Saturday, June 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM. There is a rain date on Saturday, June 9 at the same time. "No early birds please." Look over the collectables, books, jewelry, bric-a-brac, home furnishings, dishes and other items for sale that church members and friends collected from their closets, basements, and attics just for you! Proceeds will benefit church missions and projects. Admission is free. You can also sell your items by renting a table for $15.00 each. Enjoy a fun filled day! To rent tables call the church office at 508-853-6240 and leave your name and phone number no later than Wednesday, May 23.

Come to the Burncoat Baptist Church Yard Sale on the grounds of the church at 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Saturday, June 2, 2007
from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. There is a rain date on Saturday, June 9 at
the same time*.

** "No early birds please."*

Look over the selection of numerous items that will be for sale church members and friends collected from their closets, basements, and attics just for you! Proceeds will benefit church missions and projects.

You can also sell your items by renting a table for $15.00 each. Enjoy a fun filled day! To rent tables call the church office at 508-853-6240 and leave your name and phone number no later than Wednesday, May 23.

NO EXPERIENCE NECCESARY! Females (5-22)

Ever imagine participating in a pageant that DOESN'T have swimsuit or judge you on beauty?? This is the opportunity for you! Is school important to you? Are you planning on attending college? Would you like more opportunities to get involved with your community and help other people! This is how you build your resume and meet many young woman across your state and others who have ambition!

Mission:

America’s National Teenager promotes strong scholastic ideals, solid leadership principles and high character growth to young women. All National and State winners are awarded scholarships and the opportunity to serve as positive role models to teens across America. ANTSO holds to the highest standards of quality and integrity and conducts all competitions in a fair and unbiased manner. America’s National Teenager is recognized as one of the longest running, most prestigious female teen scholarship pageant competition awarding nearly $5 million in scholarships annually.

For More Info on your State and Local Pageants:
Barbara & Kristin Thurston (Co-Directors)
www.missnationalteenager.com
603-569-3105

National Office
www.nationalteen.com

GREENWOOD MEMORIAL SWIM CLUB

*WEEKEND SWIM CLINIC*

DATE: JUNE 9TH AND 10TH
PLACE: GARDNER MEMORIAL OUTDOOR POOL
69 PARK STREET
GARDNER, MA 01440

CLINIC SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH: 9:00AM-1PM AGE GROUP SWIMMERS,
7:00AM-6:00PM PRE-NAT/NATIONAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH: 9:00AM-2:30PM AGE GROUP SWIMMERS,
7:00AM-2:30PM PRE-NAT/NATIONAL
COST: $50.00 FOR AGE GROUP SWIMMERS
$100.00 FOR PRE-NATIONAL/NATIONAL SWIMMERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: CONTACT: JANET HARTY AT 978-632-8070 OR EMAIL:PJHARTYUS@YAHOO.COM.

GREENWOOD MEMORIAL SWIM CLUB

*WEEKEND SWIM CLINIC*

DATE: JUNE 9TH AND 10TH
PLACE: GARDNER MEMORIAL OUTDOOR POOL
69 PARK STREET
GARDNER, MA 01440

CLINIC SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH: 9:00AM-1PM AGE GROUP SWIMMERS,
7:00AM-6:00PM PRE-NAT/NATIONAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH: 9:00AM-2:30PM AGE GROUP SWIMMERS,
7:00AM-2:30PM PRE-NAT/NATIONAL
COST: $50.00 FOR AGE GROUP SWIMMERS
$100.00 FOR PRE-NATIONAL/NATIONAL SWIMMERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: CONTACT: JANET HARTY AT 978-632-8070 OR EMAIL:PJHARTYUS@YAHOO.COM.