Shrewsbury Public Library

Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
Irena is a former Stanford Admissions Officer who has spent 18 years advising accomplished, tightly-wound students in Palo Alto and around the world. She saw firsthand the extreme measures parents took to help their children gain admission to highly selective colleges and the toll it took on the children as well as on their parents.
This program will take place on Zoom (Thursday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m.); please register to attend:
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Local Event: The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think

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The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not...

Thursday August 15, 2024: Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and...

The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think

Notre Dame Health Care

Mark your calendars! A Liturgy of Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 24, at 4 p.m. at the Notre Dame Health Care du Lac Chapel in Worcester, Massachusetts, to commemorate the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur’s 175 years of an Enduring Legacy of Goodness in New England. Please RSVP by August 21, to Lauren Fitzgerald at <a href="mailto:LFitzgerald@ewsndden.org">LFitzgerald@ewsndden.org</a> or 617-387-2500, ext. 19.
On October 16, 2024, at the Marriott in Burlington, Massachusetts, we will come together to commemorate 175 years of courage, dedication and service to the community. Since the arrival of three Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Boston in November 1849, their journey has been one of profound commitment to making known God’s goodness through education and advocacy, especially for women and children. Join us and learn more about the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at <a href="https://www.snddeneastwest.org/175NE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.snddeneastwest.org/175NE</a>.
For more information, please call Linda Micciche at 617-387-2500 or email <a href="mailto:LMicciche@ewsndden.org.">LMicciche@ewsndden.org</a>.

Local Event: Liturgy of Celebration in Worcester - 175 years of an Enduring Legacy of Goodness in New England

Worcester

Liturgy of Celebration in Worcester - 175 years...

Saturday August 24, 2024: Mark your calendars! A Liturgy of Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 24, at 4 p.m. at the Notre Dame Health...

Liturgy of Celebration in Worcester - 175 years of an Enduring Legacy of Goodness in New England

The Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) is central Massachusetts’ largest and premiere youth orchestra program. It is comprised of four orchestras, a jazz program, wind ensemble and chamber music program. Auditions are being held for the 2024-2025 season which starts in September 2024. Admission is open to all students grades 12 and under who play a string, wind, brass, percussion or harp/keyboard. In residence at Mechanics Hall, the organization presents multiple concerts at Mechanics as well as around Worcester County. Drawing from more than 60 communities and schools, the Worcester Youth Orchestras is Central Massachusetts' premiere youth orchestra program representing the finest talent in the area. Students enjoy weekly rehearsals, coachings and masterful performances under the direction of talented conductors and teaching artists. Be a part of this incredible organization, now in its 77th year! WYO is a place to make music as well as make lifelong friends. We hope you will join us for an incredible year of music making and community. 
Interested in traveling to Europe and performing at world class concert halls with a live radio broadcast? Then audition for the Worcester Youth Orchestras for an opportunity to tour with WY Symphony. Auditions will be held in person on Tuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29 from 3:30pm to 7:00pm at the WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall. All families are eligible for financial aid and scholarships, WYO is passionately committed to ensuring any child can participate regardless of their circumstances. Please email us with any questions. Visit www.worcesteryouthorchestras.org for more information and to sign up.

Local Event: Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic & Slovakia with The Worcester Youth Orchestras

Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic &...

Tuesday August 27, 2024: The Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) is central Massachusetts’ largest and premiere youth orchestra program. It is...

Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic & Slovakia with The Worcester Youth Orchestras

The Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) is central Massachusetts’ largest and premiere youth orchestra program. It is comprised of four orchestras, a jazz program, wind ensemble and chamber music program. Auditions are being held for the 2024-2025 season which starts in September 2024. Admission is open to all students grades 12 and under who play a string, wind, brass, percussion or harp/keyboard. In residence at Mechanics Hall, the organization presents multiple concerts at Mechanics as well as around Worcester County. Drawing from more than 60 communities and schools, the Worcester Youth Orchestras is Central Massachusetts' premiere youth orchestra program representing the finest talent in the area. Students enjoy weekly rehearsals, coachings and masterful performances under the direction of talented conductors and teaching artists. Be a part of this incredible organization, now in its 77th year! WYO is a place to make music as well as make lifelong friends. We hope you will join us for an incredible year of music making and community.&nbsp;
Interested in traveling to Europe and performing at world class concert halls with a live radio broadcast? Then audition for the Worcester Youth Orchestras for an opportunity to tour with WY Symphony. Auditions will be held in person on Tuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29 from 3:30pm to 7:00pm at the WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall. All families are eligible for financial aid and scholarships, WYO is passionately committed to ensuring any child can participate regardless of their circumstances. Please email us with any questions. Visit www.worcesteryouthorchestras.org for more information and to sign up.

The Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) is central Massachusetts’ largest and premiere youth orchestra program. It is comprised of four orchestras, a jazz program, wind ensemble and chamber music program. Auditions are being held for the 2024-2025 season which starts in September 2024. Admission is open to all students grades 12 and under who play a string, wind, brass, percussion or harp/keyboard. In residence at Mechanics Hall, the organization presents multiple concerts at Mechanics as well as around Worcester County. Drawing from more than 60 communities and schools, the Worcester Youth Orchestras is Central Massachusetts' premiere youth orchestra program representing the finest talent in the area. Students enjoy weekly rehearsals, coachings and masterful performances under the direction of talented conductors and teaching artists. Be a part of this incredible organization, now in its 77th year! WYO is a place to make music as well as make lifelong friends. We hope you will join us for an incredible year of music making and community.
Interested in traveling to Europe and performing at world class concert halls with a live radio broadcast? Then audition for the Worcester Youth Orchestras for an opportunity to tour with WY Symphony. Auditions will be held in person on Tuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29 from 3:30pm to 7:00pm at the WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall. All families are eligible for financial aid and scholarships, WYO is passionately committed to ensuring any child can participate regardless of their circumstances. Please email us with any questions. Visit www.worcesteryouthorchestras.org for more information and to sign up.

Thursday August 29, 2024: The Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) is central Massachusetts’ largest and premiere youth orchestra program. It is...

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Local Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Trusts

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Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Trusts

Thursday August 29, 2024: Learn the basics of MA Estate Planning in just 5 days.
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MA Wills and Trusts: Free 5-Day Course

Friday August 30, 2024: Learn the basics of MA Estate Planning in just 5 days.
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Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton

Cellist Guy Fishman will be performing at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Grafton (UUSGU) on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The concert benefits the UUSGU LiftUP Campaign, aimed at installing a vertical lift to the main meeting space and sanctuary of the meetinghouse.
UUSGU is a vital thread in the fabric of the community. We host programs that serve vulnerable, at-risk, and diverse populations; share our space with other congregations; and work with other nonprofits. The installation of a lift ensures that people of all abilities can access our historic meetinghouse, and makes our space more available as a community resource.
Mr. Fishman is a principal of Boston’s Handel and Haydn Society and a specialist in early music. He has performed as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral player for Boston Baroque, Emmanuel Music, the Boston Museum Trio, and others. His dynamic performances are in demand both in this country and abroad.
Mr. Fishman plays a rare cello made in Rome in 1704.
The concert starts at 3:00 pm, doors open at 2:30 pm.
Tickets are $25 for general seating, with limited VIP seating at $35. Children under 12 are $20.

Local Event: Guy Fishman - In Concert

Grafton

Guy Fishman - In Concert

Saturday September 14, 2024: Cellist Guy Fishman will be performing at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Grafton (UUSGU) on Saturday, September...

St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church

Join us for a day of decluttering, community, and environmental action. We're accepting a wide range of electronics, including TVs, computers, and more. Help reduce e-waste and learn about sustainable practices. 
St. Nicholas Church is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday October 12. The collection event will be held in the church parking lot at 35 Gold&nbsp;Street.
All electronics, appliances, items with a plug and/or batteries, as well as bicycles in any condition will be accepted and recycled for a small cost as follows:
Cost to You:
<ul><li dir="ltr">$5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.</li><li dir="ltr">$10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances</li><li dir="ltr">$20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Artificial Christmas Trees, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty)</li><li dir="ltr">$25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks.</li><li dir="ltr">$30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Other Large Appliances, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment,</li><li dir="ltr">$35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.</li><li dir="ltr">$40 each for Projection TVs</li><li dir="ltr">NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Appreciated): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, VHS/DVD’s, Keyboards, Tablets.</li></ul>
When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you.
Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.
For more information or if you have additional questions, email GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

Local Event: Electronics Recycling Event in Shrewsbury

Electronics Recycling Event in Shrewsbury

Saturday October 12, 2024: Join us for a day of decluttering, community, and environmental action. We're accepting a wide range of electronics,...

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Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic & Slovakia with The Worcester Youth Orchestras

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Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic & Slovakia with The Worcester Youth Orchestras

Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic & Slovakia with The Worcester Youth Orchestras