Events

The Worcester Democratic City Committee will hold its Annual John F. Kennedy Awards Dinner, this year celebrating its 20th Anniversary, on Satuday June 16, 2007 with a reception at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM at the Worcester Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the Holiday Inn) at 500 Lincoln St., Worcester. The dinner will highlight award presentations to five outstanding Worcester Democrats: John Conte (RFK Lifetime Achievement Award), Stella Boucher (JFK Female Democrat of the Year), Bob Knittle (JFK Male Democrat of the Year), and Robert Thomas (Barbara Jordan Award).

In celebration of this year's 20th Anniversary, all past Lifetime Achievement Award recipients will also be recognized.

US Senator John F. Kerry will serve as the dinner's Keynote Speaker. Also speaking will be newly elected Democratic Party Chairman, John Walsh.

The dinner is open to the public. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance.

Please call 508-799-9498 for ticket purchase information.

CONTACT: Frank Sestokas
May 15, 2007
Tel: 508.799.1657 Fax: 508.799.1652
Email: fsestokas@cwmars.org

Press Release:
Artists! YATA’s Back!

Who: YATA stands for ‘You Are the Artist’! The 2007 YATA Art Gallery will exhibit the works of artists birth through 13 years old.

What: 2007 YATA Art Gallery ‘Grand Opening & Artist’s Reception’

When: Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

Where: Frances Perkins Branch Library, 470 Boylston Street, Worcester, Massachusetts

How: Drop off artwork at the Frances Perkins Branch starting May 14 - June 15 during library hours. June 21 at 7:00 P.M. is the Grand Opening & Artist’s Reception; all welcome! Artwork can be anything you have made this year at home, school (anywhere!). You can you crayons, paint, clay, wood (anything!). The artwork will be on exhibit from July 2 – July 27, 2007.
Call Liza at 508.799.1687 for details.

Why: Because everyone IS an artist!

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Burncoat Baptist Church will hold a Community Ice Cream Social at 475 Burncoat Street in Worcester on Friday, June 22 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Root beer floats cost $1.50 each, ice cream sodas $1.50 each, and ice cream sundaes with lots of your favorite toppings, $2.00 each. Children's sizes are available. Proceeds will go to the church handicapped access fund. For more information, view the church website at burncoatbaptist.com or call the office at 508-853-6240.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association & the Bank of America Championship will host the Stride and Ride walk-a-thon, which will take place this year during the final round of the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour event at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord on Sunday, June 24. All proceeds benefit MDA’s fight against neuromuscular diseases. Walkers will be able to watch their favorite Champions Tour players, such as Tom Kite, Craig Stadler and Tom Watson, while walking the 4.3 mile route along Nashawtuc’s beautiful 18 holes. Advance registration and fundraising minimums are required to participate. To register, please contact Dave Spellman at 508.898.3375.

Graduation ceremony for CNA students at 9 walnut street suite 221 Worcester, MA 01608.

Join peace Corps and the Worcester African Cultural Center in a celebration of peace Corps rich history on the African continent. Meet returned volunteers, Peace Corps recruiters, Center Director Emil Igwenagu, and members of the local African community. The Center is open to the public & houses a spectacular collection of artifacts from across Africa.