Events

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.

(located on Main St. across from Clark University in Worcester)
Come play with us, and learn about the nature of your neighborhood and uniquely special habitats found in the city. Enjoy themed crafts, activities, stories, explorations, and quiet times under shady trees. We'll be there, RAIN OR SHINE, unless there's thunder and lightning. Join us!
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Cornerstone Quilters of Charlton, MA is presenting "Threads of Friendship" Quilt Show at Tantasqua Regional High School, Rte 148/Brookfield Rd, Fiskdale, MA. on Saturday, 7/21, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 7/22, 10am-4pm. Quilt display, demonstrations, vendors and more. Admission $5; children under 12 free with a paid adult. Handicap accessible and plenty of free parking.

Come and join in on our excitement!

Reality show personality Boston Rob Mariano will host TONTINE - a new reality series looking for competitive individuals to compete in the biggest reality show ever! The show will take place on every continent over 100 days. The winner will receive $10 MILLION!

Beginning June 30 and continuing throughout the summer, Mariano and acclaimed Hollywood casting director Tad Frank, whose credits include Survivor, The Amazing Race and The Bachelor, will travel to select cities where they will choose 15 lucky contestants to participate in an adventure that will undoubtedly change their lives. Applicants who are unable to come to a casting event are encouraged to visit www.JoinTheTontine.com to find out how to apply online.

Casting Dates & Locations:
Boston
Saturday 7/21 & Sunday 7/22 from 10am - 6pm
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Bldg.
Boston, MA 02109

The signature vehicle, a tricked-out armored transport truck will visit city landmarks throughout the week providing an opportunity for people to learn more about the TONTINE and try their luck at cracking the safe for additional prizes.

Candidates must be over the age of 21, physically and mentally adept, able to adjust easily to new environments, and above all else, have a gung ho nature and do anything to win attitude. Those who are chosen to participate will travel to all seven continents and face mental and physical challenges over the course of 100 days.

Cornerstone Quilters of Charlton, MA is presenting "Threads of Friendship" Quilt Show at Tantasqua Regional High School, Rte 148/Brookfield Rd, Fiskdale, MA. on Saturday, 7/21, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 7/22, 10am-4pm. Quilt display, demonstrations, vendors and more. Admission $5; children under 12 free with a paid adult. Handicap accessible and plenty of free parking.

Come and join in on our excitement!

Reality show personality Boston Rob Mariano will host TONTINE - a new reality series looking for competitive individuals to compete in the biggest reality show ever! The show will take place on every continent over 100 days. The winner will receive $10 MILLION!

Beginning June 30 and continuing throughout the summer, Mariano and acclaimed Hollywood casting director Tad Frank, whose credits include Survivor, The Amazing Race and The Bachelor, will travel to select cities where they will choose 15 lucky contestants to participate in an adventure that will undoubtedly change their lives. Applicants who are unable to come to a casting event are encouraged to visit www.JoinTheTontine.com to find out how to apply online.

Casting Dates & Locations:
Boston
Saturday 7/21 & Sunday 7/22 from 10am - 6pm
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Bldg.
Boston, MA 02109

The signature vehicle, a tricked-out armored transport truck will visit city landmarks throughout the week providing an opportunity for people to learn more about the TONTINE and try their luck at cracking the safe for additional prizes.

Candidates must be over the age of 21, physically and mentally adept, able to adjust easily to new environments, and above all else, have a gung ho nature and do anything to win attitude. Those who are chosen to participate will travel to all seven continents and face mental and physical challenges over the course of 100 days.

Bead Cruise, The Odyssey, Rowes Wharf Boston, Sunday July 22nd..............

Cruise Boston Harbor on a luxury ship with great food, entertainment and BEADS. Bring a friend, mother, daughter or come alone. Experience the magic of Boston while taking a free beading class of your choice. Elegant Brunch Buffet, free beading class, on board bead trunk show, entertainment all included. Sunday, July 22 from 11AM - 2PM. $95 pp/$50 non-refundable deposit holds your reservation. Contact Tatnuck Bead, Worcester 508 754 0999 Westborough 508 870 0022. For more info on this great event go to www.tatnuckbead.com.

Join us for a leisurely paced hike from the sanctuary visitor center, over the Blackstone Bikeway, and back up and over the Sagatabscot Ridge. We will introduce you to the newest piece of land acquired by the sanctuary, and discuss future plans for the area. The round-trip totals 5 miles. Be sure to bring water and snacks to enjoy along the way. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. For adults. Fee: FREE. Pre-registration is required for most programs. For information and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at 508.753.6087.

As Folks may have heard, there is a non-commercial radio license opening up in Worcester this October. A lot of folks have expressed interest in finding out what it would take to build more community based radio here in Worcester.

If you are interested Please come to an introductory meeting facilitated by Paul from The Prometheus Radio Project:

Wednesday July 25th at 6:00 at the Stone Soup Community Resource Center (4 King St.).

If you have any questions please call Anne at 508-561-1164.

(located on Main St. across from Clark University in Worcester)
Come play with us, and learn about the nature of your neighborhood and uniquely special habitats found in the city. Enjoy themed crafts, activities, stories, explorations, and quiet times under shady trees. We'll be there, RAIN OR SHINE, unless there's thunder and lightning. Join us! For more information call Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at 508-753-6087.

If you are between the ages of 3 and 5, bring your favorite adult for a thematic hour of a story, an activity, and a naturalist-led walk. Register early for this very popular series since space is limited. Be prepared to go outside. For ages 3 to 5, with adult. Fee: $7.00 Members, $10.00 Non-members. Fee covers adult/child pair; $2.00 per additional child. Pre-registration is required for most programs. For information and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at 508.753.6087.

This two-part program will focus on the life of the little brown bat, aka. Myotis lucifugus. The maternal bat colony at this park has between 600 and 900 nursing bats that can be seen at dusk leaving the shed they call home, to feed on the insects surrounding the water. The first program will focus on general bat ecology and reproduction, and the second will cover migration and hibernation. The presentation includes use of videos, printed materials, crafts, and activities.
> Moore State Park is located on Route 31 in Paxton (approximately 1 mile from Paxton center). Hats, long sleeves and pants, and binoculars recommended. For ages 5 and older. Fee: $6.00 Adult Members, $8.00 Adult Non-members, $3.00 Child Members, $5.00 Child Non-members. Pre-registration is required for most programs. For information and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at 508.753.6087.

If you are between the ages of 3 and 5, bring your favorite adult for a thematic hour of a story, an activity, and a naturalist-led walk. Register early for this very popular series since space is limited. Be prepared to go outside. For ages 3 to 5, with adult. Fee: $7.00 Members, $10.00 Non-members. Fee covers adult/child pair; $2.00 per additional child. Pre-registration is required for most programs. For information and to register, call Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary at 508.753.6087.

SoulFest is New England's premier Christian music festival and family retreat. This four-day music festival features world renowned Christian music of all genres on six separate stages, guest speakers, and authors from around the world. For more information and tickets go to www.thesoulfest.com or call our office at 978-346-4577

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

SoulFest is New England's premier Christian music festival and family retreat. This four-day music festival features world renowned Christian music of all genres on six separate stages, guest speakers, and authors from around the world. For more information and tickets go to www.thesoulfest.com or call our office at 978-346-4577

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

SoulFest is New England's premier Christian music festival and family retreat. This four-day music festival features world renowned Christian music of all genres on six separate stages, guest speakers, and authors from around the world. For more information and tickets go to www.thesoulfest.com or call our office at 978-346-4577

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

SoulFest is New England's premier Christian music festival and family retreat. This four-day music festival features world renowned Christian music of all genres on six separate stages, guest speakers, and authors from around the world. For more information and tickets go to www.thesoulfest.com or call our office at 978-346-4577

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

When you see the Free Lemonade and Good News Stand as you go by 475 Burncoat Street, please stop and quench your thirst with free ice-cold lemonade and, more importantly, begin to quench your thirst to know Jesus Christ by receiving a free Bible. Burncoat Baptist Church members and friends will be at the stand passing out free lemonade and free Bibles for the 4th year in a row on Tuesday, August 7 from 10 AM to 3 PM. A rain date has been set for Wednesday, August 8 at the same time. You can contact the church at 508-853-6240 or visit the church website for additional information

The College of the Holy Cross and Redfeather Theatre will again partner to present Shakespeare’s Richard III from Aug. 1 to 19, Wednesdays through Sundays, at 7 p.m., at the Memorial Grove Amphitheatre in Green Hill Park. General seating is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://www.zaptix.com/browse/ma. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at special group rates by emailing a request to redfeather@holycross.edu. The production is directed by Edward Isser, associate professor and chair of the theatre department at Holy Cross. Timothy John Smith, artistic director of Redfeather Theatre, will play Richard.

Worcester World Cup Schedule
Saturday August 11

9:00 am

Game 1: Iraq x Senegal

10:10 am

Game 2: Brazil x USA

11:20 pm

Game 3: Togo x Ecuador

12:30 pm

Game 4: Liberia x Jamaica

1:40 pm

Game 5: Kosova x Ghana

2:50 pm

Game W1: Guatemala x El Salvador (women)

4:00 pm

Game 6: Albania x Iran

5:10 pm

Game W2: Mexico x USA (women)

6:20 pm

Game 7: Vietnam x Guatemala
Sunday August 12

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Men’s Round 2 (winners from Round 1 & Best Loser)

2:10 pm - 4:20 pm

Men’s Round 3 (winners from Round 2)

4:30 pm

Women’s Final Game

5:40 pm

Men’s Final Game

6:50 pm

Awards Ceremony Men’s (1st & 2nd) & Women’s (1st & 2nd)

Join Cultural Exchange Through Soccer, the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center, and Worcester Common Ground for the Worcester World Cup 2007! This 2-day tournament will bring together 18 teams representing 16 countries and immigrant communities. Women’s teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and the USA will be joined by Men’s teams from Togo, Albania, Iran, Jamaica, Ghana, Iraq, Guatemala, Brazil, Kosova, Vietnam, Liberia, USA, Ecuador, & Senegal.

The tournament is held at Elm Park Community School field, a focal point of the nascent immigrant soccer leagues and pick-up games in Worcester. The Worcester World Cup is a community celebration with entertainment along with games for children, national flags representing the teams, ethnic food vendors, and more! EHANA, the neighborhood association around the Elm Park Community School will be coordinating children’s activities and awarding prizes. There is no entrance fee for spectators.

Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS) was born out of an effort to build relationships in an internationally diverse neighborhood and to support Elm Park Community School’s growth. It is a unique program that has proven its ability to bring neighbors together for recreation and for the neighborhood’s common good. CETS was started in the summer of 2003 and has grown substantially. What was an 8- week program with a dozen kids and one coach now boasts over 65 participants, including 14 coaches playing year round by using the EPCS gymnasium and the EPCS school field.

**** We still have openings for ball retrievers. To volunteer, email or call Laura at Netwkctr@verizon.net / 508.754.7793.****