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Events

« Saturday October 13, 2007 »
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Community Immunity/flu shot day Start: 9:00 am End: 2:00 pm Why? Doing all you can to protect you and your neighbor from disease, such as getting a flu shot, is known as “Community Immunity.” We invite you to participate in this effort while the City of Worcester tests its emergency preparedness and dispensing site plans. You will receive your vaccination during this emergency drill. Who? The Flu Vaccine will be administered to adult Worcester residents, with a special concern for those over 50 years of age and under 50 years of age with a medical condition, chronic illness or healthcare workers. What? Participants must bring ALL insurance cards, which in most cases will cover the $26.00 vaccine fee for those who meet the above criteria. Vaccine will also be made available for those who do not have insurance or cannot afford the fee. When? Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Where? Forest Grove Middle School, 495 Grove Street and Accelerated Learning Lab (ALL School), 15 Claremont Street How? Handicap parking is available at both locations. Overflow parking for the ALL School is available at UMMHC Worcester City Hospital Campus, 26 Queen Street. Shuttle buses will provide transportation from the parking lot to the clinic location. Interpreter Services will be available. For more info, please call Worcester Public Health at (508) 799-8555 247 reads OPEN HOUSE AT THE S.O. CONTE ANADROMOUS FISH RESEARCH CENTER Start: 10:00 am End: 4:00 pm As part of its educational outreach efforts in conjunction with Earth Science Week, the S.O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center in Turners Falls, Massachusetts will have an Open House on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Lab staff will set up demonstrations to present research work being performed at the Lab and in the field. Scientists will introduce the language of fishery resources such as threatened and endangered species, fish passage, anadromous species like salmon and shad, and catadromous species like eels. Visitors will see models of hydraulic flumes, weirs and the processes of monitoring experiments and collecting data. They will learn how dams and natural barriers effect the migration, fish passage, spawning and life cycles of fish. Scientists will explain how environment and river conditions create challenges for fish. It's free and all are welcome. 183 reads Pies on the Common - Hundreds of Homebaked Pies, Crafters & More Start: 10:00 am End: 3:00 pm Saturday, October 13 from 10 - 3pm please join us at Framingham Centre Common, Edgell Road & Vernon St, Framingham MA for a great fun filled fall day! There you will find: A handmade quilt raffle Dozens of crafters Local Artists Music Refreshments Childrens Fun Area Handmade Candy And HUNDREDS of HOMEBAKED pies! Free parking and admission. If you are interested in a craft application or spot, please contact First Parish Church in Framingham,at fpf1701@juno.com ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT FIRST PARISH CHURCH IN FRAMINGHAM. 241 reads The Massasoit Art Guild 4th Annual Art Show Start: 3:52 pm October 13 & 14, 10 am to 4 pm Artist Reception & Awards 2 pm Saturday Spencer Town Hall, Route 9, Spencer 228 reads