Welcome to June's Crossroads Events!
Are you ready for summer? We’ve got the first events of the season including outdoor dining events and concerts on the commons in this issue. You’ll also find recaps of June’s Brown Bag Seminar and the very first Drivin’ It Ho(l)me For Health & Education Car Show. Did you hear that Southbridge was awarded a major grant to expand its trails and boost tourism this month? Read all about it in CROSSROADS.
SAVE THIS NEW DATE FOR THE CHAMBER'S GOLF CLASSIC: AUGUST 18 AT HERITAGE COUNTRY CLUB!
CROSSROADS is our Members' platform to share their latest news with over 1,000 fellow Chamber Members and subscribers in our community. Thank you for entering your upcoming offerings on our Events calendar and emailing us your press releases, links and photos for inclusion in CROSSROADS.
NEXT ISSUE: JULY 1, 2022.
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CHAMBER OFFICE INFO
OPEN Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
CLOSED on Monday, June 20 for Juneteenth.
No appointment is necessary. Give us a ring at 508-347-2761 to be sure we are here.
To keep everyone safe, we ask that you kindly wear a mask when visiting. Thank you!
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Beep-beep, yeah! Drivin' It Ho(l)me For Health & Education Car Show
We had the best time last Saturday as we teamed up with Harrington Auxiliary to present the very first Drivin' It Ho(l)me for Health and Education Car Show at Oakholm Brewing Company in Brookfield. With around 60 dazzling classic cars to inspect and admire, the show attracted an enthusiastic crowd on what turned out to be a perfect day!
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June's BROWN BAG SEMINAR Recap
Our latest Brown Bag Seminar: Leadership Lessons Learned from the Covid-19 Pandemic was presented by Rita Schiano, the founder of Live A Flourishing Life™ on June 7, 2022 at the Chamber office. Sincere thanks to our presenter Rita Schiano and to our attendees!
Brown Bag Seminars are learning opportunities presented by Chamber members with expertise in many fields. They are always FREE for our Members! If you have a topic you would like to present at a future Brown Bag Seminar, get in touch with Alix. (alexandra_mcnitt@cmschamber.org)
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Welcome, New Chamber Members!
We are very pleased to welcome our newest Members to the Chamber of Central Mass South!
Sustaine
Providing small-medium businesses with access
to cheaper and cleaner energy through renewables
63 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA
508-296-8314
Michael Toomey and Associates, Inc.
A Real Estate Brokerage
359 North Main Street, North Brookfield
508-951-6460
Tutti Quanti
An Authentic Italian Market!
538 Main Street, Sturbridge
OPENING SOON! STAY TUNED FOR A RIBBON CUTTING!
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Can we take you out to a ballgame?
The Chamber has 3 pairs of box seat tickets available for the Worcester Red Sox game at Polar Park on Wednesday, August 17 at 12:15pm. FREE, FREE, FREE!
If you are interested, we are offering them in pairs to the first callers!
First come, first served. Give Alix a call to claim a pair! 508-347-2761.
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Get Great Exposure for Your Business!
Sponsor an upcoming Chamber event!
Our Promotions Committee is hard at work planning the schedule of Chamber happenings including FUN at FIVE networking events, our Summer Clambake and the Chamber's GOLF CLASSIC. We are actively seeking businesses that would be interested in sponsoring these events.
Our event sponsors are given positive exposure and enthusiastic crowds that are eager to share the good word about your business with their friends, neighbors and business contacts!
If your company would be interested in being a sponsor for these upcoming events, or would like more information about sponsorship, please contact Alix at 508-347-2761 or email alexandra_mcnitt@cmschamber.org. |
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Country Bank is Making a Difference by donating its former
Headquarters to the Town of Ware
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June 1, 2022 - Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that it is donating its former corporate headquarters building at 75-79 Main Street to the Town of Ware. Currently vacant, the building will become the new site of the Town’s police station and other multi-purpose space, if approved by the Town at a future town meeting.
Although the Bank looked at various options for the building and was approached by several developers who expressed interest in acquiring it, the Bank's Board of Trustees wanted to ensure that it was repurposed into something that would make a difference to the Town for generations to come.
"The people of Ware and Country Bank have supported one another for more than 172 years,” said Chair of the Board James Phaneuf. “We wanted to find a way for this legacy to continue and maintain the prominence of the building on Main Street.”
Country Bank has been a mainstay in the downtown area serving local businesses and residents since 1850. The building, however, has been significantly underutilized since the Bank moved its corporate headquarters, along with more than 140 team members, to 15 South Street back in 2005. At the time of its move, the Bank had outgrown both the 75-79 Main Street location and its Operations Center across the street in the former Brooks Pharmacy building.
The Bank had maintained a branch office on Main Street until the pandemic hit and closed it at that time due to staff and customer safety concerns.
“Not maintaining a presence on Main Street was a tough decision that required months of consideration while assessing how this location might be best utilized to support the community,” said Paul Scully, President and CEO of Country Bank. “The effects of the pandemic combined with a significant decrease in customer foot traffic over the years and a shift in banking habits to more customers adopting electronic delivery channels were all a considerable part of the decision. It is a massive building to be sitting empty. The decision to donate the building became evident as we weighed the usage of this location and discussed the opportunities it could provide to the Town.”
Country Bank’s West Street location is less than a mile away and has seamlessly served all customers for the past two years.
“The building, both beautiful and historical, has been well maintained and offers many possibilities for uses that will be explored,” said Keith Krukus, Former Select Board Chair. “As a lifelong resident of Ware, I can't remember when Country Bank has not been a leader in volunteering or leading the way with donating and participating in events. Over the years, Country Bank has grown, but they have always been a hometown bank at its core; it shows through its dedication and commitment to the Town with this significant donation. We know they had other opportunities but chose to make sure whatever happened to this building was a good fit for the town. This is a huge shot in the arm for the Town to help revitalize downtown and have a significant presence on Main Street. I can't thank Mr. Scully and everyone at Country Bank enough for their extreme generosity."
The property, valued at approximately 3 million dollars, includes the former banking office located on the corner of Main and Bank Street along with the E2E building located at 79 Main Street, the rear parking lot and bunker style garage, and rooftop parking situated behind the 65-71 Main Street location that was also donated by Country Bank to the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation back in 2016.
“The Town does not have the words to express our gratitude to Country Bank for this tremendous gift and opportunity,” said Stuart Beckley, Town Manager. “Over the past several years, we have worked hard to breathe life back into our downtown area. We couldn't be more excited about the opportunity this brings to Main Street, and to our Police Department.”
The Police Department had moved to its current location 20 years ago as a temporary fix when it left the Town Hall—and has long since outgrown this space.
"On behalf of the entire Police Department, we are incredibly excited by this considerable gesture from Country Bank, a true community partner,” said Shawn Crevier, Chief of Police. The department is looking forward to having dedicated offices, training rooms, expanded locker rooms, and space to accommodate the full-time and part-time force. It is also only steps away from our current station, which we think is great.”
Although there is no specific timeline for the transfer of ownership as it needs approval from the Town at a scheduled Town Meeting, the Bank intends to work on a smooth transition with all parties involved and expects the transfer of the location to happen in 2023.
On June 1, Country Bank introduced its enhanced brand position, Country Bank - “Made to Make a Difference,” as it reflects what the bank has always been doing—making a difference for its customers, colleagues, and communities. The tagline evolved from a series of focus groups with customers, team members, board members and non-customers who had gathered to discuss their experiences with the bank and their knowledge of the bank’s impact on the people and communities it serves. The tagline is in the process of being trademarked.
About Country Bank
Country Bank is one of the most highly capitalized mutual savings banks in the Commonwealth offering full-service consumer and commercial banking services. Country Bank serves Central and Western Massachusetts with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield, Brimfield, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, Leicester, Paxton, Charlton, Springfield and Worcester. Country Bank is a member of FDIC, DIF and the SUM network. Country Bank can be reached at 800-322-8233 or online at countrybank.com.
- 75-79 Main Street in Ware is the former HQ of Country Bank. Country Bank was established with the merger of Ware and Palmer Savings Banks in 1981.
- It had outgrown this location in 2005 when it moved to South Street after completely rehabbing a former shoe factory and transformed it into a state-of-the-art collaborative workspace.
- The Town of Ware would have to spend approximately $8 – 10M on a new build for the Police Station.
- To update this location to meet regulatory requirements would be approximately $2 – 3M for rehabbing the former Country Bank HQ.
- The Police Department has well outgrown the space it is in many years ago. Only steps away from its current location which is very positive for the department, Main Street and the community.
- New location and additional space will enable them to have additional services such as mental health and substance use counseling located in Ware rather than having to transport people or have them wait for someone from out of town to assist them.
- Youth and Community Center Space is being sought out currently; the former Police Station could be a possible location once they have relocated.
- Training Rooms and ample parking, along with additional office space are all a benefit to the Town and the Police Department in this Main Street location.
- Town Meeting will need to vote to approve the donation and funding in an upcoming meeting.
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Trailway Expansion to Boost Tourism in Southbridge, Massachusetts
WASHINGTON June 7, 2022 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to Southbridge, Massachusetts, for construction of the Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
This project will support outdoor recreation and boost the local tourism industry by bringing new visitors to the city, its businesses, and local attractions. This EDA grant will be matched with $1.5 million in local funds and is expected to create 45 jobs, retain 325 jobs and generate $3.3 million in private investment, according to grantee estimates.
“President Biden’s American Rescue Plan delivers federal resources to communities to ensure our nation not only recovers from the pandemic, but builds a better America for the future,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. “This project will boost tourism and outdoor recreation in Southbridge while providing economic stability for the region.”
“The travel and tourism industry is an important part of many local economies across the country,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. “This EDA investment in Southbridge is an excellent opportunity to leverage a regional asset and build greater economic resiliency in the region’s growing outdoor recreation and tourism industry.”
“This $2.6 million federal investment will fund the construction the Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail, bringing visitors from across Worcester County and the Commonwealth to Southbridge to enjoy nature’s beauty and support our local businesses,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren.
“With so much to discover across the Commonwealth, this project unlocks the opportunity for travelers to explore all Southbridge has to offer,” said Senator Edward J. Markey. “This multi-million dollar investment into the local tourism industry will help create hundreds of jobs and boost Southbridge’s economic resiliency.”
“Thanks to the Biden Administration’s commitment to rebuilding our economy and with funds from the American Rescue Plan, the Town of Southbridge will be able to expand the Quinebaug Valley Rail Trail,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01). “Rail trails provide new recreation and tourism options, safe transportation alternatives, and enhance the quality of life for surrounding communities. Thanks to the Economic Development Administration’s continued support of outdoor recreation and congratulations to the Town of Southbridge.”
This project is funded under EDA’s $240 million competitive American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. EDA awarded $510 million in grants to all 50 states and territories in 2021. The two programs are designed to accelerate the recovery of communities that rely on the travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors.
About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov)
The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.
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National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Second Chance Animal Services to
Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Massachusetts
$3,000 grant will be celebrated at local Petco event on June 14
EAST BROOKFIELD, MA (June 9, 2022) – Second Chance Animal Services is set to receive a $3,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love during a special celebration at Shrewsbury Petco at 50 Boston Turnpike on June 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Massachusetts.
Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And Petco Love helps find loving homes for pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations — like ours — across North America, with 6.5 million pets adopted and counting.
“Our investment in Second Chance is part of more than $15M in investments recently announced by Petco Love to power local organizations across the country as part of our commitment to create a future in which no pet is unnecessary euthanized,” said Susanne Kogut, president of Petco Love. “Our local investments are only part of our strategy to empower animal lovers to drive lifesaving change right alongside us. We recently celebrated the one-year launch anniversary of Petco Love Lost, a national lost and found database that uses pet facial recognition technology to simplify the search for lost pets.”
“We are grateful to receive this grant which will help provide lifesaving veterinary care for our locally surrendered shelter pets,” said Sheryl Blancato, Second Chance CEO.
Second Chance is a nonprofit organization helping over 40,000 pets a year in Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1999, Second Chance has grown from a small shelter on the side of their founder’s porch to a dynamic animal welfare organization that not only provides refuge and care for homeless pets, but also helps keep pets with the people they love, with full-service veterinary hospitals that provide access to care and a pet food pantry program so no pet goes hungry.
About Second Chance Animal Services
Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999. Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need. Today Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all. Subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities to ensure access to care for all pets in need. Second Chance helps over 40,000 pets a year through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community & educational outreach programs, training, and a pet food pantry. For more information, visit Second Chance’s website at secondchanceanimals.org.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Join us. Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.
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Rotary Club of Sturbridge Looking to Reconnect with Scholarship Recipients
Sturbridge, MA – When the Rotary Club of Sturbridge was first chartered on June 30, 1972 they became the fiftieth such club to be chartered in Rotary District 7910 and quickly adopted education as a primary area of focus. From the beginning, a scholarship was awarded to a local graduating high school student each year.
As funds became more readily available, the scholarships increased in amount and in the numbers awarded, according to Sturbridge Rotary President, Klaus Hachfeld. “This year, and for the last 19 years, we are proud to have awarded six students with scholarships of $1,000 each. We have also awarded several memorial scholarships honoring Sturbridge Rotarians.”
When the Sturbridge Rotary celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding at The Publick House Historic Inn on Wednesday, June 29, the Club would like to be able to acknowledge the many scholarship recipients from across the years.
“We’d love to hear from former scholarship recipients,” says Hachfeld, “so I’m asking them to write me a brief note to let us know what role the scholarship played in meeting their educational goals. What did the scholarship mean to them and how did earning the scholarship help them on their journey? What are they doing now, and what successes have they enjoyed in life?”
Past Rotary of Sturbridge scholarships recipients can write to Mr. Hachfeld care of the Rotary Club of Sturbridge, PO Box 357, Sturbridge, MA 01566 or by email care of laserklaus@gmail.com.
Tickets to the 50th Anniversary celebration dinner are still available to the general public on the Rotary website at sturbridgerotary.com through June 16, 2022. Tickets are $75 per person. The event starts with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dessert in Paige Hall. The Rotary Club is also soliciting full-page, half-page, and quarter-page ads for the 50th Anniversary program booklet. If you are interested in placing a personal or business ad or congratulatory message in the booklet, please send an email to sturbridgerotary50@gmail.com with your contact information and a Rotarian will be in touch to provide additional information and collect your ad. If you do not have a camera-ready ad, the Club’s graphic designer will create one for you free of charge.
The Rotary Club of Sturbridge is one of 50 clubs in Rotary District 7910, covering east-central Massachusetts, USA. The Club meets for dinner on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at the Publick House Historic Inn, located on Rte. 131 at the Sturbridge Common. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self.”
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Country Bank Appoints New Corporators
June 9, 2022 - Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Massachusetts announced the appointment of 16 new Corporators from local businesses within the communities it serves at its annual meeting held at the Publick House in Sturbridge on Monday, June 6, 2022.
Newly appointed Corporators include:
Grace Barone resides in Ludlow and is the Director of the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce.
Kelly Tufaro Bartholomew resides in Holden and is a Certified Public Accountant at Marcum LLP.
Heather A. Bean resides in Hampden and is an eCommerce IT PM/Tech Expert at Nestle.
Ashley M. Clark resides in Ware and is the Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Quirk Wire Company, Inc.
Debra E. Cusson resides in Hampden and is the Owner of Spartan Auto Care Center.
Keshawn Dodds resides in Springfield and is the Executive Director at the Boys & Girls Club Family Center.
Anthony C. Frasco resides in Southwick and is the Vice President of Corporate Sales & Marketing at Quality Beverage.
Ivon Gois resides in Worcester and is the President at Gois Broadcasting.
Russell H. Haims resides in Worcester and is the Owner and Real Estate Investor at Hampton Properties, LLC.
Cherisa C. Hernandez resides in Oxford and is a Middle/Secondary Clinical Professor at Worcester State.
Amie G. Miarecki resides in East Longmeadow and is the Executive Director at Christopher Heights of Belchertown.
Richard P. Morris, Jr. resides in Sudbury and is the Chief Information Officer at Linedata.
Charles F. Norton resides in Dover and is the President at Franklin Realty Advisors, Inc.
Jasmine Jina Ortiz resides in Worcester and is the Founder & Principal CEO at HestiaLIVING.
Joseph R. Searles resides in Southwick and is the President at International Container Company LLC.
Erin E. Wynne resides in Hardwick and is the Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement at Eagle Hill School in Hardwick.
“While each of our markets offer a unique value proposition, we are adding strategic business professionals throughout the region to help us focus our efforts on the areas that will provide the bank with the greatest growth opportunities," stated Paul Scully, President and CEO of Country Bank. “We are excited to have these new dedicated and experienced business professionals join us. Together, we look forward to the future with great optimism, continued success and making a difference in the lives of our customers, communities and team members."
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VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Projects have been added and we need more volunteers!
DAY OF CARING
Friday, JUNE 17, 2002.
Providing painting, landscaping, cleaning and much more to local non-profits and municipal parks
in Charlton, Dudley, Southbridge, Sturbridge or Webster.
Grab a friend and make a morning of great memories.
It takes volunteers to make this a success!
Available Times: 8am to 12 Noon
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Learning & Networking Opportunities
You'll also find webinars, online workshops and courses from Worcester Chamber, SCORE and MSBDC. Most are FREE! Got something going on? Please add your happenings, online or in-person, indoors or out, to our calendar or email Jack the pertinent info and we will share in the next CROSSROADS!
WORCESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
32nd William J. Short Memorial Classic at Charter Oak Country Club
Monday, Jun 27, 2022, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
This popular tournament is one of the best in the region, attracting business leaders for a competitive game of golf and funds generated from this charitable tournament are applied to college scholarships for Worcester area high school senior students.
FREE ONLINE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY SCORE
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, SCORE has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs. Check out these upcoming FREE live webinars.
Learn the Basics of Google Ads
June 16 | 10 am
In this workshop you will learn how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
Elevator Pitch
June 20 | 2 pm
Limited Registration - Interactive Webinar - Participation Required. As a business owner, you are always selling. You must have a concise message that tells prospective buyers what is your unique value proposition, what you do and how you can help them.
View Previously Recorded SCORE Webinars Here.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK
Statewide Training & Event Calendar
June 15 Commonwealth of Massachusetts (State) Government Contracting
June 15 Balance Sheets, Income and Profit/Loss Statements: Understanding Business Financials
June 16 Fundamentals of ITAR
June 16 Marketing & Social Media - Tips & Tricks to Stay Current & Connected
June 22 5th United States—United Kingdom Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue
June 22 Women Business Owners Alliance (WBOA): Social Media Bootcamp
June 23 Basics of Starting Your Business
June 28 How to Open a Business in Massachusetts Legally
June 30 Health Connector for Business
Visit the online calendar for more info and to register for these sessions and more.
COGGNO is the Chamber's 24/7 Training platform. Low cost and even free online courses are available for CMS Chamber Members.
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Joshua Hyde Public Library
Calendar of Events June 15-29
Sturbridge, June 2022– There are plenty of fun, free events planned at the Joshua Hyde Public Library for the month of June. As always, our events and links can be found on the library website at www.sturbridgelibrary.org. For more information, updates, links, and events, you can also call the Library directly at 508-347-2512, and/or follow the Library on Facebook and Instagram at @sturbridgelibrary.
Wednesday, June 15
Essential Oils for Kids! @ 6:30 PM – Kids 6+ are welcome to join presenter Courtney Romero, a licensed massage therapist and intuitive/energy practitioner, as she shares the importance of self-care and how essential oils can be very easy and helpful tools. She'll explain how the oils are made into the products we can buy and the different types (pure versus therapeutic grade). Children will leave with a sachet or "air freshener" that they will create. Registration is required. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Sturbridge.
Thursday, June 16th
LEGO Club: June Meeting @ 6:30 PM - We will meet once a month on Thursday evenings in the Library Meeting Room. Suitable for children ages 5 - 12 with adult caregivers. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.
Saturday, June 25th
African Dance & Drum @ 1 PM – If you have a heartbeat, you can drum! For millennia, drumming has brought people together in community to create peace, health and wellness. The uplifting rhythms of Africa relieve stress and help people connect with each other, as well as their own joy. Participants will learn rhythms on the djembe and dun dun drums. Drum workshops emphasize community, self-expression and the joy of rhythm. Ages 6+ with caregiver. If it is raining on the day of this event, it will be held in the library's meeting room. However, if it is being held outside, EVERYONE is welcome to drop-in! Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of JHPL.
Tuesday, June 28th
What Lies Ahead: Teen/Adult Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Event @ 6:30 PM – Join us to hear several staff members, as well as members of the community, speak about their book recommendations. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the Friends of Joshua Hyde Public Library.
Wednesday, June 29th
Summer Reading Kick Off Event: Mystic Aquarium's Traveling Touch Tank @ 2 PM — Join us on the Sturbridge Town Common for games & crafts, then meet some amazing sea creatures from the Mystic Aquarium! Registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.
Starting June 29th – August 10th
Summer Reading Program for all ages — Register to participate in the 2022 Summer Reading Program (SRP) at the Joshua Hyde Public Library. Summer Reading is for ALL AGES! You'll have the chance to win prizes and attend great events! Let's read about the great outdoors with this year's theme: "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." The Summer Reading Program runs from June 29th to August 10th. For more information, visit the 2022 Summer Reading Program page on our website. Registration is free online, over the phone, or at the library.
Starting June 29th – July 23rd
Off the Beaten Path: Teeny Tiny Art Show - Supplies Available for Pick-up & Submission Drop-off— While supplies last, you may pick up a packet containing a 3” x 3” canvas suitable for oil or acrylic paint along with a 3” x 3” paper board suitable for mounting other media such as watercolor, pen & ink, pencil, needlepoint or fabric. You may drop off your finished artwork any time the library is open until the end of the day on July 22.
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2022 Sturbridge Summer Concert Series
Thursday Evenings, 6:00-8:00PM
Sturbridge Town Common, Main Street, Route 131
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Here are the shows in June!
June 16- Yankee Notions (Folk Music), Sponsored by Sturbridge Cultural Council
June 23- Wonderland Mafia (Top 40 Covers), Sponsored by Sturbridge Cultural Council
June 30- Uncle Sam's Jazz Band (Patriotic Music), Sponsored by G & F Precision Molding
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June 17: Venture 24th Charity Golf Classic
We are so happy to be back with the best charity golf event of the year! Hope you and your team can join us for our 24th annual event. We will continue to update our details as throughout the season.
Golf with cart is $150 and contest passports are $30. Passport will gain you entry into all contests that will be held on the course and entry into our large prize raffle. Your entry fee and passport covers everything for the day.
Proceeds from the event will support people with developmental disabilities in our community and our new program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
June 17, 2022 8:30am to 3:30pm
Blissful Meadows Golf Club, 801 Chocolog Road, Uxbridge
Phone: 508-347-8181
Registration is now closed – please contact Paige Mador for info.
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Come Celebrate Father's Day with Us!
Sunday, June 19
Your father doesn’t need a license to grill this year because we have the perfect dishes to satisfy his cravings this Father’s Day.
You and your father can enjoy the breeze on our scenic patio or cool off in our cozy, homey dining room. Your father deserves some relaxation, and what better gift is there than to treat him to a homecooked meal from Salem Cross’s masterful chefs?
We’ve added some delicious specials in addition to our regular menu for this holiday that any father can enjoy (even those with a sweet tooth), so don’t miss out on a reservation. Reservations fill up fast, so be sure to call us as soon as possible to secure a table! Reservations can be made by calling 508-867-2345. If calling outside of business hours, please leave us a message and we will return your call as soon as we can.
SPRING HOURS:
Thursday: 4-8, Friday: 4-8, Saturday: 4-8, Sunday: 12-5
We’re Hiring – Come Join the Family
Become a part of our unmatched, tight-knit culinary team providing excellent food to a loyal customer base.
We’re in need of servers, bartenders, and bus people. You can visit our website for more information.
508-867-2345
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Summer Concerts on the Common
Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm
The Overlook, 88 Masonic Home Rd, Charlton, MA
The June shows!
June 21 - Rosie Porter & The Neon Moons - country
June 28 - Hit The Bus Band - 50's to today
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2022 Southbridge Concerts on the Common
Sunday Evenings from 6:00-8:00pm
Southbridge Town Common, Mechanic Street, Southbridge
Bring a Chair and Enjoy the Music!
Here are the first 2 shows of the season!
June 26 - Stephen George sponsored Southbridge Innovation Center
July 3 - Hang 5 Band sponsored by Southbridge Business Partnership
For more information, call Southbridge Recreation: 508-764-6459
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The Rotary Club of Sturbridge: 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Rotary Club of Sturbridge is planning a celebration of the 50th anniversary of its founding on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at The Publick House Historic Inn.
According to Rotary President Klaus Hachfeld, the event will start with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dessert in Paige Hall. In addition to current Rotarians, a number of local and regional special guests are expected to attend. Tickets are $75 per person and will be available on the Rotary website at sturbridgerotary.com through June 16, 2022 for anyone from the community who wishes to join the festivities.
The Rotary Club is currently soliciting full-page, half-page, and quarter-page ads for the 50th Anniversary program booklet. If you are interested in placing a personal or business ad or congratulatory message in the booklet, please send an email to sturbridgerotary50@gmail.com with your contact information and a Rotarian will be in touch to provide additional information and collect your ad. If you do not have a camera-ready ad, the Club’s graphic designer will create one for you free of charge. The Rotary Club of Sturbridge is one of 50 clubs in Rotary District 7910, covering east-central Massachusetts, USA. The Club meets for dinner on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at the Publick House Historic Inn, located on Rte. 131 at the Sturbridge Common.
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American BBQ Patio Dinner
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Collection at Wight Farm
420 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA • 6:00pm
Nothing brings us together like a great summer BBQ and grilling out. Chef Rico has created some fantastic summer BBQ dishes that will help take this summer BBQ party to the next level. Chef Rico will also showcase some creative side dishes to accompany the main event.
Please come and join us for this unique and special summer dining event. Weather permitting, this event will be held on The Barn’s patio.
As always, these events sell out quickly so make your reservation early. This event is $55 per person. Tax and gratuity are not included. Make your reservations now by calling The Barn at 774-241-8450. In the event of rain, the dinners will he held indoors at the Barn or Café. |
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Executive Committee
Erika Travinski, Chair
The Center of Hope
Cynthia Saucier, 1st Vice Chair
Country Bank
Bruce Watkins, Treasurer
Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.
Board of Directors
Brad Arcoite
Table 3 Restaurant Group
Michael Checkosky
Cornerstone Bank
Alycia Dzik
Webster First Federal Credit Union
Rich Eichacker
Vibrance Technology Corp
Michelle Fanion
ERA Key Realty
Dan Friel
Old Sturbridge Village
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Steve Gardiner
Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center
Christina Hadis-Blackwell
The Center of Hope
Tom Henry
North Brookfield Savings Bank
Kelly Hibbard
Harrington Hospital
Anthony Marini
BankHometown
Trevor Nielsen
Edward Jones
Rita Schiano
Live a Flourishing Life
Rich Suitum
Exsel Advertising Group
Michael Wales
Michael L. Wales Painting Company
James Donahue
Old Sturbridge Village
Honorary Board Member
Counsel
Padgett Berthiaume
Berthiaume & Berthiaume
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46 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Alexandra McNitt
Executive Director
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Jack Starkey
Communications & Media
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