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In This Issue
September's Fun at Five
CBA Meeting with Doug Danger
Concerts & Markets
New Director of Mental Health Looks to Bridge Service Gap
Clambake Memories
Save the Date for Thirty-Eight
SpencerBANK Donates to StandUp For Kids
SCU Donates to OSV
NBSB Promotes Two
Artists of The Last Green Valley
"Up in the Air" Fundraiser
Harrington Physician Services Welcomes Dr. Stjepan Kereshi
NBSB's July Hat Contest
Calendar Girls
Kid Power Free Open House
GEOFEST is Coming!
Cruisin' For Charity
Recruiting at Workforce Central
The Bridge Recruitment
Cooking with Rico: Italian Summer
I Love My Clogs Sale
Walmart Recruitment
Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley
Southbridge Community Night
Murder Mystery Dinner!
Textile Weekend at OSV
Cannery Show
Publick House Community Feast
Acorn Adventure
Stress Reduction Workshop
Village Toastmasters Weekly Meetings
Free Workshop on the LEAN Program
"Cruising into Healthcare" Car Show
Free Saturday Tastings
One More Time: Brimfield!
Concerts on the Commons
Local Farmers Markets and Farm Stands
24/7 Training
Save these Dates!
SCU Motorcycle Loan
BankHometown Checking
COH Golf Tournament
Chamber of Commerce 
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
  
Michael Checkosky
Chairman
 
Cindy Howard
First Vice Chair
Center of Hope
 
Bruce Watkins
Karl Storz Endovision
Treasurer 
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Board Members

Brad Arcoite
Table 3 Restaurant Group  

Jessica Bettencourt
Klem's

Jocelyn Callis
 
Chris Canniff

Bob Datz 
datzmedia 

Alycia Dzik
Webster First Federal Credit Union

Michelle Fanion
ERA Key Realty


Emily MacWilliams
Venly

 
Laurie Nelson
Christopher Heights
 
Rita Schiano 
 
Jim Waddick
Southbridge Rotary Club

Michael Wales
Michael L. Wales Painting Co.    

Jim Donahue
Honorary Board Member
Counsel
Padgett D. Berthiaume
 
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Chamber Staff

Alexandra McNitt
 Executive Director

Paulette Hughes
Finance & Administration

Jack Starkey
Communications Specialist 

Chamber Links

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Stur Townships - Everything but Ordinary  

Welcome to August's Crossroads EVENTS!

We've got all the latest news and happenings from your Chamber and our Members! Catch the geocaching craze as C-MASS GEOFEST happens this week, a recap of our annual clambake, a CBA presentation by motorcycle daredevil Doug Danger, info on our next Fun at Five to take place at Fins & Tales, and many more!  
 
Do you have events we can share with our readers? We urge you to  post your upcoming events to the Chamber's Events Calendar. We love sharing your news items and events! Thank you for posting them!  

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September's
Fun at Five
Fins and Tales
Monday, September 12   
5:00 to 7:00pm 
858 Main Street, Southbridge

Join us at Fins & Tales in the historic Delahanty Building on Main Street in Southbridge, for some networking, food and fun on Monday, September 12!

Enjoy a cocktail, engaging conversation, chances to win some cool drawing prizes -
including Gift Certificates to Fins & Tales -
and more as you mix and mingle with a
friendly crowd!

Fins & Tales is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. At Fins & Tales, they are serious about great food and that's no tall tale!


Thank you to our  
Fun at Five Sponsor!
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Christopher Heights
of Webster
338 Thompson Road
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: (508) 949-0400
www.christopherheights.com

COST: $10.00 for members who pre-register, $15.00 for members at the door, $20.00 for non-members
RSVP by phone 508-347-2761 or email [email protected]

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Next Meeting
Friday, August 26 
Southbridge Savings Bank 
200 Charlton Road (Rte 20), Sturbridge

Motorcycle daredevil to ramp up business motivation

WHAT: Community Business Associates speaker Douglas "Doug Danger" Senecal

WHERE: Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room, Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA

WHEN: 7:15 a.m., August 26, 2016

One
year after attempting and successfully completing a historic and world record motorcycle jump, Douglas "Doug Danger" Senecal imparts a "never give up" message that has carried him through cancer and revs him up to take on new challenges.

The motorcycle daredevil and speaker will tell his story at the 7:15 a.m. meeting of Community Business Associates on August 26th in the Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room, Charlton Road, Sturbridge, MA.

Already holding a world record for jumping 42 cars on a dirt bike, the Wales resident jumped 22 cars at the Buffalo Chip motorcycle festival in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 6, 2016 but this time, at age 53, he used a much heavier machine: the reconstructed 1972 Harley-Davidson ridden by his friend and boyhood idol, Evil Knievel, who failed in his attempt at this record-breaking jump when the bike was brand new.

Senecal's soft-spoken message for business people is simple: Know what you want, think big, dream big, act big, and keep going for it. "The definition of success to me is when preparation meets opportunity," Senecal likes to say.

Motivated speakers like Senecal are regular features of meetings for CBA, the business networking and referrals program of the Central Mass South Chamber of Commerce. Other guest speakers present business topics and helpful information for business and professional members and guests. CBA provides networking opportunities and community news updates as well. Visitors are welcome at no charge.

Community Business Associates welcomes business and professional visitors to attend as guests and begin to make fruitful business contacts along with hearing presenters and speakers. Guests may attend at no charge. The meetings run from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. CBA generally meets on the second and fourth Fridays each month. 

Community Business Associates is a networking/referrals program of the Chamber of Central Mass South.
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Looking For
Concerts on the Commons
and
Farmers Markets?

Scroll down to the bottom of this issue for upcoming dates. If you know of any local markets that aren't listed here, please contact Jack and we will include them in the next issue of Crossroads! Thank you!
New Director of Mental Health Looks to Bridge Service Gap Across State Lines
Katie Adams

Katie Adams, a Brooklyn, Conn. native, is the new Director of Mental Health for Harrington HealthCare System.
 
She spent the last six years in clinical social work, but said as Harrington became more known throughout the commu�nity, her interest in the health�care system peaked.
 
After learning more about available programs and the dual diagnosis unit being built in Webster, Katie was sold.
 
"Typically in the healthcare field, behavioral health is pretty low on the totem pole," she said. "But right out of the gate, it was clear that's not the case here."
 
Harrington already has one of the most expansive behavioral health programs in Massachusetts. Adult mental health, child and family psychiatry and counseling, recovery services, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization program, and an expansive patient access program are just some of the many services the healthcare system offers across more than 18 zip codes reaching across all of southern Worcester County. Harrington has offices in Webster, Dudley, Southbridge, and East Brookfield.
 
Katie would like to see an expansion of school-based services, and has already met with a number of superintendents in the area. She is also looking at the structure of the current outpatient program with hopes of focusing on a team-based care approach.
 
Living nearby in Connecticut, Katie's biggest vision is to bridge the gap between state lines.
 
"The Webster campus is eight minutes from the elementary school in Thompson (Connecticut) and people don't even know there are services and programs available," she said.
 
The northeast corner of Connecticut remains a market in considerable need, Adams points out, as there are very few options for people in that area for behavioral health services. She feels confident it is a region Harrington can help by providing those residents better access to care closer to where they live and work.
 
Katie lives in Brooklyn with her husband and five children. She received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and her master's degree in social work from Rhode Island College.
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Clambake Memories...  
Our annual summer outing, a traditional New England Clambake hosted by The Publick House in Sturbridge was held on August 4, 2016. Thank you to all who came out, The Publick House and their wonderful staff, our Entertainment Sponsor United Lens Company for sponsoring our band LIVESTOCK. Thanks as well to all who purchased raffle tickets. Your support directly assists our Scholarships and Charities Fund! We hope you had as much fun as we did! Check out some snaps of one fancy shindig here!  
Save the Date for Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England

Thirty-Eight Opacum Land Trust brings author Stephen Long to Sturbridge to share his new book:  Thirty-Eight: The Hurricane That Transformed New England on
September 21, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Dinner and Program will be presented at The Publick House Historic Inn, Sturbridge.

September 21st is the anniversary of the great 1938 hurricane that devastated our region, flooding the town of Southbridge and flattening many of our woodlands.  Opacum Land Trust is proud to host Stephen Long, author, blogger and writer on the woodlands of New England.

From Stephens book:  
"In 1938, not a single living person in New England had ever experienced a hurricane. The previous one had been so long before that people in the Northeast believed that hurricanes only happened down south. Florida, Texas, maybe North Carolina. Not Massachusetts. Then, without warning, the most destructive weather event to ever hit the Northeast blasted its way through all the way to Quebec."

6:00pm Cocktails and Book Signing;  7:15pm Dinner
Tickets:  $50 
Tickets may be purchased online at OpacumLT.org or OpacumDinner.BrownPaperTickets.com 

For more information, call 508-347-9144, or email [email protected]
Proceeds to benefit Opacum Land Trust.
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SpencerBANK Donates to StandUp For Kids Worcester
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Pictured here are Nada Kanaan, senior branch manager of SpencerBANK's Worcester Office along with Donna Katsoudas, executive director of the Worcester chapter of StandUp for Kids.

SpencerBANK recently made a $1,000 donation to the Worcester chapter of StandUp for Kids, an organization whose mission is to end youth homelessness.

"StandUp for Kids plays a very important role in our community," said K. Michael Robbins, president and CEO of SpencerBANK. "We are pleased to support this organization and their mission to improve the lives of children."

StandUp for Kids, founded in 1990, is a national non-profit organization that strives to provide life-saving and outreach services to homeless and at-risk youth. The organization, run almost entirely by volunteers, has local programs in many states across the country. To learn more about the Worcester chapter of StandUp for Kids, visit them online at www.standupforkids.org/worcester.

About SpencerBANK:
Founded in 1871, SpencerBANK is an independent, mutual savings bank serving the residents, businesses, and communities of central Massachusetts from offices in Spencer, Leicester, Rutland, Warren, and Worcester. Deposits are insured in full by a combination of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Depositors Insurance Fund. The Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Equal Housing Lender, and SBA Preferred Lender. For more information, visit online, on Facebook or call 800-547-2885.
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SCU donates to OSV
"Southbridge Credit Union is pleased to make this donation to Old Sturbridge Village. OSV is a vital part of our local communities attracting visitors from all over the country. We are most proud to be supporting this living museum where visitors including families, students and scholars have the opportunity to see history come alive through the programs this donation aims to help sustain." -Jeff Davenport SCU President & CEO
 
Pictured from left to right: Kate Alexander-Chief Sales and Retail Officer SCU, James Donahue-President/CEO OSV, Jeff Davenport-President/CEO SCU, Lynn Mero-Fiskdale Branch Manager-SCU 
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North Brookfield Savings Bank Promotes Two Accounting Employees
Grigas and Brady
                                      Kathy Grigas                                                           Ann Brady

North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) is pleased to announce the recent promotions of two employees, Kathy Grigas and Ann Brady. Together they offer over 40 years of accounting experience and knowledge to NBSB.

"We are proud to promote both Kathy and Ann to senior accounting roles. They continue to demonstrate their skills and knowledge of account services and I am confident in their abilities," said Donna Boulanger, President & CEO of North Brookfield Savings Bank. "We look forward to the continued value they will bring to the NBSB team."

Kathy Grigas, a resident of New Braintree, MA, has been promoted to Senior Accounting Specialist. In her new role, Grigas will be responsible for managing accounts payables and compiling, verifying and balancing the daily general ledger. In addition, she will monitor fixed assets and depreciation as well as sales and withholdings taxes.

Previously, Grigas served as an Accounting Clerk for NBSB. Her prior experiences include four years as an Account Generalist with Family First Bank and 18 years with WM Wright Co. in the accounting and credit department.

Ann Brady, of Wheelwright, MA, has been promoted to Senior Accountant and Assistant Controller. In her new role, she will prepare monthly and quarterly regulatory reporting, monitor balances at the Federal Reserve and correspondent banks as well as process, fund and balance investments.

Brady also previously served NBSB as an Accounting Clerk. Prior to joining NBSB, Brady held the position of Assistant Accounting Supervisor for over 18 years with Country Bank for Savings. She also holds a General Banking diploma from the Center for Financial Planning.

About North Brookfield Savings Bank: North Brookfield Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank with full-service branches in North Brookfield, East Brookfield, West Brookfield, Ware, Belchertown, Palmer, and Three Rivers Village of Palmer and has been "Where It's At" for specially-tailored products and great customer service since 1854. NBSB offers a wide variety of deposit and loan products for individuals and businesses throughout Central and Western Massachusetts and continually supports the communities in which it serves. All deposits are insured by the FDIC and the Depositors Insurance Fund. For additional information, please call 1-866-711-6272 or visit NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.
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Artists of The Last Green Valley Fundraiser a Success
TLGV Fundraiser
Sherry Abbate-Witkowski (center) presents a $450 donation to TLGV Ranger Marcy Dawley (right) at Taylor Brooke Winery, represented by owner Linda Auger (left). Photo courtesy of Taylor Brooke Winery.

Sherry Abbate-Witkowksi is an artist and a proud member of The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV). As someone who loves where she lives, she had a vision for an art show featuring local talent that would be staged at the perfect venue, Taylor Brooke Winery. Taylor Brooke, celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2016, is also a strong champion for the region and a long-standing TLGV business partner.
"Keep your heart brave & your imagination wild" was the driving force as Sherry gathered artists and organized the event details. With sixteen local artists showing off forty pieces of art during the collaborative art show, Sherry's vision came to life. A portion of the artists' entry fees were earmarked for donations to The Last Green Valley's conservation efforts and one generous artist donated a portion of her sales to TLGV, too.
"We are grateful for Sherry's creativity and enthusiasm in pulling together such a wonderful event and fundraiser for TLGV," commented TLGV Executive Director Lois Bruinooge. "Taylor Brooke Winery's 12th anniversary celebration provided the perfect backdrop for the artists, and we are also grateful for owners Linda and Richard Auger's continued support."       
Learn more about The Last Green Valley and TLGV's programs and events online at www.thelastgreenvalley.org and on Facebook.
 
The Last Green Valley is a National Heritage Corridor - the last stretch of dark night sky in the coastal sprawl between Boston and Washington, D.C. The Last Green Valley, Inc. works for you in the National Heritage Corridor. We help you to care for it, enjoy it and pass it on.

Woman in Business & Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation Sponsor an "Up in the Air" Fundraiser at Charlton Old Home Day

Remax balloon Ride Woman in Business, Inc. (WIB), a 501c(3) that supports women by fostering networking, sharing information and experiences, and providing educational opportunities, has teamed up with The Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation to raise money for both organizations by offering tethered hot air balloon rides on the  RE/MAX balloon during Charlton Old Home Day, Monday, September 5, 9am-11am, on Burlingame Field in Charlton. The cost is a $10 donation per rider.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by WIB to support its work building community among local businesses and woman professionals, and by the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation to support students and fund programs throughout the district.

The event is weather dependent. To confirm day of event please check the Charlton Old Home Day Facebook page. All participants must sign a waiver. Those under 18 must have a slip signed by a parent or guardian.

Woman in Business, Inc. (WIB) represents primarily women in the workforce in the south central MA area, women (and men) are welcome to join the organization, regardless of their employment status or residence. WIB holds monthly luncheon programs, workshops, seminars, and other learning and networking opportunities throughout the year. For additional information visit www.wibsturbridge.org.

The mission of the Dudley-Charlton Education Foundation, Inc. is to promote continued educational excellence by strengthening community support and by funding programs that encourage innovation and enrichment throughout the district.

Both organizations offer their sincere thanks to RE/MAX Professional Associates for providing this opportunity!

Harrington Physician Services Welcomes Dr. Stjepan Kereshi
 
Dr. Stjepan Kereshi Harrington Physician Services has welcomed Dr. Stjepan Kereshi to its physician group, an affiliate of Harrington HealthCare System.

Dr. Kereshi is board certified in neurology, electromyography and electrodiagnostics. He specializes in clinical neurology and sub-specializes in neurophysiology with more than 35 years of experience.
 
Dr. Kereshi received his medical degree from the University of Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia and completed a neurophysiology fellowship at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
 
He has been in private practice in Worcester and Southbridge since 1982. He treats patients ages 16 years and older for common and rare neurological disorders, including: epilepsy, movement disorders, dementias, stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, Multiple Sclerosis and demyelinating disorders, neuromuscular diseases, peripheral nerve disorders, radiculopathies, speech pathology and autonomic nervous system disorders.
 
In addition, he performs a variety of diagnostic testing, including electromyography and nerve conduction studies, electroencephalography and carotid duplex ultrasound.
 
Dr. Kereshi is available to patients at both our Southbridge and Webster locations. To schedule an appointment, call 508-764-2515.
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Janice Proctor of North Brookfield Wins NBSB's July Hat Contest
NBSB Hat Winner
Janice Proctor (middle), NBSB's July Hat Winner, with Jessica Shimansky, Teller (left) and Meagan Brousseau, Assistant Branch Manager (right).

The hot weather has brought a sizzling victory for one lucky local resident. Janice Proctor, of North Brookfield, was awarded a $100 gift certificate for being the July winner of NBSB's "Where It's At" Hat Contest.

Each month, anyone spotted wearing a NBSB hat by a Bank representative is entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to a local establishment. Proctor, spotted by NBSB North Brookfield Assistant Branch Manager Tammy Gustafson, won a $100 gift certificate to E.B. Flatts in East Brookfield.

To learn more about North Brookfield Savings Bank and the "Where It's At" Hat Contest, visit www.NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com.
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Hot Stuff Coming Up!
Stageloft Repertory Theater Presents
Stageloft
Wrong Window

The playwright duo of Van Zandt and Milmore pay tribute to "Master of Suspense"
Alfred Hitchcock with this comedy whodunit.

Off-and-on New York couple Marnie and Jeff enter an even more complicated phase of their relationship when they think they spy their cross-courtyard neighbor doing away with his wife. After they draw their torn curtain, the lady vanishes - and suspicion places murder beyond a shadow of a doubt.

The bumbling witnesses sneak into their neighbor's apartment - 39 steps away - and the fun begins. Among multiple instances of door-slamming, body-snatching and a frantic flashlight chase scene, two questions remain: Who killed Lila Larswald? And if she's not dead ... then who is?
The crazy farce plays out on a shadow-box set that allows the audience to be present in one apartment, while viewing the action in its mirror-image neighboring unit across the way.

Show Run:
Aug. 5 to Aug. 27
(Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.; special 2 p.m. Saturday matinee on Aug. 27)
Visit online or call for tickets.
 
Stageloft Repertory Theater
450A Main Street, Sturbridge MA 01518, 508-347-9005
Free Open House
Tuesday, August 16, 5:00-7:00pm
Kid Power Gymnastics
 
Kid Power Gymnastics is hosting a FREE Open House to celebrate the Summer Olympics in Rio! Join us on Tuesday, August 16th 5-7pm! We will have raffles, refreshments, open gym and class registration.

Kid Power Gymnastics is located on Route 20 in Charlton at 159 Worcester Road. 
C-MASS GEOFEST
August 17-21 
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Last year's very first geocaching event, C-MASS GEOFEST, welcomed hundreds of people to explore our trails, find caches, enjoy fun events and socialize. C-MASS GEOFEST returns for more fun in the summer of 2016.

Our Area's Only Major Geocaching Event Returns August 17-21
 
Featuring:
Kickoff Event: C-Mass Bowl & Putt Putt
August 17, 4-6pm at Bogey Lanes
 
Welcome Bash: Cachaoke Teddy Style
August 17, 8-10pm at Teddy G's Pub & Grille
 
A Barbeque To Live For
August 18, 3-5pm at B.T.'s Smokehouse
 
Something Un-Common Flash Mob
August 18, 5:30pm at Joshua Hyde Library
 
Star Gazing
August 18, 8:30 pm at Tantasqua Sr. High School
 
Ice Cream Social
August 19, 6-8pm at Jimmy D's Ice Cream Shoppe
 
Night Caching
August 19, 8:30pm at Mt. Leadmine Trail
 
The MAIN EVENT: C-MASS GEOFEST
August 20, Noon-5pm at Hamilton Rod & Gun Club
Geocaching Classes, Kids Activities, Local History,
Group Photo
 
Kayak Cache: The Quaboag Flotilla
August 21, 9am at White's Landing
 
See You in '17 Sendoff
August 21, 2-4pm at Hyland Orchard & Rapscallion Brewery
 
 
REGISTRATION IS FREE!
VISIT ONLINE TO FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER TODAY!
 

C-MASS GEOFEST 2016 is produced by
The Chamber of Central Mass South.
Sponsored by STURBRIDGE TOURIST ASSOCIATION.
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Wednesday Night Cruising for Charity Car Show
Klems Field
Wednesday Evenings from 5-8pm 
 
100% of the proceeds go to the Masonic Children's Charity. 
August 17th, Week 11: Best Mustang 
August 24th, Week 12: Best Corvette 
August 31st, Week 13: Best of Season, Mason's Choice & Driver's Choice.

Please note if there is a cancellation or rain out, the missed week's awards will be given out at the next cruise along with the scheduled awards. In the event that the Grand Finale show is rained out, the season will be extended one week in order to hand out awards.

Klems                  117 West Main Street, Spencer                 508-885-2708

Advantage Resourcing will be recruiting at
WORKFORCE CENTRAL CAREER CENTER - SOUTHBRIDGE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

POSITIONS:
Molding / Coating Operators / QC Inspectors, Dudley, MA
12-hr. rotating shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am); experience not needed

Organization Development and Training Manager, Spencer, MA
Must have 8+ yrs. in organizational design, creating work flow metrics, and implementing corporate programs and training development; $100K

Medical Device Assemblers, Charlton, MA
All shifts; must have High School Diploma/GED and microscope experience

IG Glass Assemblers, Webster, MA
Mandatory overtime; hours are 6am-2:20pm; must have excellent math skills and
ability to read a ruler

Stockroom , Shipping, & Customer Returns Clerks, Southbridge, MA
Hrs. 11am-7pm; Mon-Fri; must have High School Diploma/GED

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 and have a resume
Must be able to present documents if job required, including Driver License, High School Diploma, birth certificate or SSN.

Please call to schedule an appointment 508-765-6430.
THE BRIDGE of Central Massachusetts will be recruiting at
Workforce Central Career Center - Southbridge
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Interested in a job that will make a difference?
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts is NOW HIRING for the West Brookfield, Southbridge, and Webster locations!  Dynamic, rewarding and flexible employment opportunities for Residential Counselors who provide training and career advancement for individuals. Counselors provide support through Evidence Based Treatment and Best Practice models to adults, young adults and adolescents with Mental Illness, a Dual Diagnosis, or a Developmental Disability. Services include Clinical, Residential and Supported Housing and are located throughout Central Massachusetts, including Southbridge, Webster and West Brookfield.

POSITIONS: Residential Counselors
Phone: 508-765-6430
Cooking with Rico: Italian Summer
Thursday, August 18, 2016  6:30pm at Avellino
Avellino

For this Cooking with Rico event, Chef Rico will be showing you how food is prepared in the summer months in Italy. Italian cooking varies tremendously from season to season, so much that were you to visit the country in January and then again in July you might think you had gone to two different places. In the summer months lighter dishes prevail, cool antipasti, simple pasta dishes with quickly cooked sauces, simple vegetables, quickly cooked meats-especially fried meats, which are lightly prepared, and grilled meats, which can be cooked outside-and creamy spoon desserts. So come along and see how Chef Rico interprets summer cooking "Italian style."

As always, these events sell out quickly so make your reservation early. This event is $55 per person with wine pairings, or $42 without. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Make your reservations now by calling Avellino at 508-347-2321.
Clog Sale
I Love My Clogs
August 19, 9:00am-4:00pm

The Harrington Auxiliary Gift Shop will host a lobby sale the Harrington Hospital Southbridge Campus.  I Love My Clogs will feature nursing clogs, medical clogs and hospital clogs that are known for easy to slip-on and go style.  Comfortable, safe and affordable, with a bit of style thrown in to complete your hospital or medical uniforms look.

The public is invited and all major credit cards are welcome.  Proceeds benefit the many Auxiliary programs and projects to the communities served by the Harrington HealthCare System.
Help support a great cause and take advantage of some great deals on clogs!

Harrington Hospital Southbridge Campus, 100 South Street, 508-765-6472  
WALMART of North Oxford, MA will be RECRUITING
at Workforce Central Career Center, Southbridge
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016

POSITIONS:
Cashier
Foods Associate
Stockman
Freezer Associate
Day & Overnight Maintenance
Overnight Stocker
Produce Associate
Deli Associate

Min. age 18, and able to pass background check and drug test. Please complete application online at careers.walmart.com/ prior to recruitment.

Call to schedule an appointment 508-765-6430.
Historical Collaboration in The Last Green Valley 
Friday, August 19, 2016 from 4-6 p.m.  
Huntington Homestead Museum, 36 Huntington Rd. (Rte. 14), Scotland, CT 06264.

The Huntington Homestead, a National Historic Landmark and birthplace of Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a distinguished statesman during the Revolutionary War and early Republic is a remarkably well-preserved site. The 18th century house sits on its original foundation surrounded by acres of farmland. 

Mehitabol Huntington will share some recipes of the past, from the days of "Hearth Cooking." 
This presentation by Gov. Huntington Trust Members about "This Old House,  the struggle/wish for greater support of W3R (Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route), and Samuel himself. 

Secure your spot now!
RSVP TO [email protected] 
Aug 19, 2016
Tri-Community YMCA
5 -7 pm

FREE
ALL ages!

Community Meal (4:30-6pm)
Free CPR or First Aid Certification Class
Learning opportunities for youth and adults
Fitness opportunities such as family swimming, handball, basketball, climbing wall and Yoga
Childwatch Activities for youth 3 months-12 years*
*All children required to have an adult present in the building

Southbridge Residents of ALL AGES are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact
Southbridge Recreation
[email protected]
www.ci.southbridge.ma.us/recreation
Facebook: Southbridge Recreation
508-764-6459

Funding provided by a Community Development Block Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development, the Town of Southbridge, and other generous Community Partners
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Murder Mystery Dinner Season
Jillian's Island
August 19

Salem Cross Inn and the Stageloft Repertory Theater present a Murder Mystery Dinner theater dining event, Jillian's Island. Jillian's Island was the home for many years to the shipwrecked crew of the S.S. Minuet - they have finally been discovered, and the gang has been rescued! Join us for this celebration. Hawaiian attire encouraged: We'll have hula skirt dance contests and even some coconut bras. The only word of caution is that you never know when someone just might disappear...

The Murder Mystery Dinner is an advanced ticket purchase dining event. To order tickets, please call Salem Cross Inn at 508-867-2345 or submit your order online using the link below.

Menu for the Murder Mystery Dinner
  • Tossed Garden Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing (served at 7:00pm)
  • Rustic Boneless Breast of Chicken - Supreme Sauce (served at 7:45pm)
  • Seasonal Potato and Vegetable
  • Homemade Rolls
  • Ice Cream Cakeballs with Homemade Hot Fudge
  • Brewed Tea or Coffee
2016 Dates, Select Thursday and Friday Evenings
Arrive by 6:30pm. Show begins promptly at 7:00pm.

260 West Main St. 
West Brookfield MA 01585 
 
Textile Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village
August 20-21


Each year, Old Sturbridge Village explores a different aspect of 19th century textiles. This year's theme is quilts. See a variety of handmade artifact and reproduction quilts and quilted items such as petticoats, hoods, pockets, and bed quilts. Watch demonstrations of quilting techniques such as piecing from the early 19th century New England up close. Piecing is the process of cutting and sewing small pieces of fabric together to create a decorative pattern. Learn how to do paper piecing for a hexagonal quilt. Attend a gallery talks such as "Practical and Pleasing: Quilting in the 19th Century" and "Piecing it all Together: A Timeline of New England's Early Quilts." 

This weekend is a great opportunity to learn the history of quilts and quilt making and perhaps be inspired with quilt designs to incorporate in modern projects! General admission prices are $28 Adults, $26 Seniors (55+), $14 Youths (3-17), Children 2 and Under FREE, and Woo card discounts are available. See more on Textile Weekend here.

Labor Day weekend is Family Fun Days at OSV. Check it out here! 
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Cannery Show
Live Music at The Cannery Music Hall! 
Publick House
Publick House Cooks for Community Organizations


Help us give back to the community by joining us for our monthly feasts to raise money for local organizations. Sponsored organization will split a minimum of $4.00 from every dinner served!

August 22
WSU Chorale
The Serra Club
CHICKEN DINNER


CASH DONATION
Adults $14 / Children $5
(4-12 yrs.)
ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET!
Held in Paige Hall or under the Tent!

Two Seating Times
SEATING ONE: 4:30pm-6:15pm
SEATING TWO: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Casual Dining * Open Seating * No Reservations

All Feasts include...
Tossed Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
Dinner Rolls, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks & Iced Water

Thank you for your support!
www.publickhouse.com 
Ranger Marcy's Acorn Adventure
Tuesday, August 23rd, 10 - 11:30 am,
at the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum, 11 Bridge St., Willimantic, CT.
 
Mrs. Z from the Willimantic Public Library invited us to her town!
Walk along a trail, river and railroad tracks, enjoy "The Little Red Caboose",
and enjoy our special tour of the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum.
Snacks, Acorn stickers & fresh air FUN always included! 
FREE! All ages welcome.

Questions?
Stress Reduction Workshop (free)
Time: August 24, 2016 from 9:30am to 11am
Location: Workforce Central Career Center
5 Optical Drive, Suite 200

Join in an interactive stress-reduction workshop to talk about how you can create strategies to achieve your goals and reduce stress.  Use basic tools you can adapt into your daily life.
Free - but registration is required and you must be a member of the Career Center.

Call 508-765-6430
Village Toastmasters Weekly Meetings
Thursday Evenings, 7:00-8:15pm
Southbridge Savings Bank Community Room
200 Charlton Road, Sturbridge
Village Toastmasters
 
Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Ace a job interview? Ignite your career? Confidence is earned amongst a supportive group of like minded individuals.
Guests are always welcome!!  
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early (6:45pm) as meetings start promptly.  
 
Free Workshop on the LEAN Program
August 25, 9:00am to 11:00am
The McCurdy Group, 212 Main Street, Sturbridge 
 
Bob Barnes and The McCurdy Group will present a two-hour interactive overview session designed to create awareness about Lean, to share some hands-on experiences, and leave you with some tools you can apply in your own work or personal environments. 
 
Lean Is:
  • Removing waste from given activities in business operations
  • What is waste, waste is a non-value added activity
  • Value adding means whatever we offer provides value to the customer (customer will buy it)
  • Focus Preserving value with less work
  • Just in time thinking, managing resources
  • Improving process, eliminate waste (time, materials)
What Lean Ultimately Can Do For You:
  •     Eliminate Chaos
  •     Less stress
  •     More productivity
  •     More profitability
  •     Peace of mind in your process
How Lean Works:
While many people think of Lean as having application solely in the manufacturing sector where it had its genesis, Lean has become a fundamental approach for continuous improvement in both manufacturing and service industries worldwide.

A Lean organization understands customer value and focuses its key processes to continuously increase it. The goal of Lean is to identify and eliminate non-essential and non-value added steps in the business process in order to streamline production, improve quality and gain customer loyalty.
 
About Bob Barnes:
With over 35 years as a process improvement professional, Bob especially enjoys coaching on the application of Lean principles to make positive change. In addition to making significant contributions to organizations as an internal and external consultant, he has mentored over 100 project leads and helped train 500+ associates on Lean. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, he holds his B.S. and MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
 
Seating is limited to 12. Please RSVP by TODAY 8/15/2016 to Sherry Iacobucci: [email protected] or call 508-347-9343.
 
Car Show
"Cruising into Healthcare" Car and Motorcycle Show
August 28, 9:00am to Noon
Bogey's Ice Cream Stand/Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT 

Calling all car and motorcycle buffs! Set aside Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 9:00 am to noon for Harrington Hospital Auxiliary's Annual Car and Motorcycle Show. The event takes place at Bogeys Ice Cream Stand/Thompson Speedway in Thompson, Connecticut.

The Harrington Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 8th Annual Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, "Cruising' into Healthcare," at Bogeys Ice Cream Stand/Thompson Speedway on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 9:00 am to noon. Free admission for spectators. There is a $10 registration fee to enter a vehicle. The first 100 cars receive dash plaques. 

Trophies will be given for First, Second and Third Place. Registrants also vote for the People's Choice Award. One award will be given for the motorcycle deemed "Best in Show." The award ceremony takes place at 2:00 pm.

In addition to the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, DJ Dick Salvas will spin your favorite oldies and Harrington on Wheels will offer health education and provide screenings. 
For more information, please contact Kelly Hibbard at 508-765-6472 or [email protected].

Winebuyers Outlet

Free Saturday Tastings!

 

Please join The Winebuyer's Outlet / Sturbridge Cheese & Chocolate at their Free Tastings of Artisan Cheeses, luscious Chocolates & Fine Wines every Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. This is a great way to taste before you buy and discover new favorites!

 

179 Main Street, Sturbridge    

508-347-1500 www.winebuyersoutlet.com

One more time this year...
The Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Shows!
September 6-11

The Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show has been dubbed "the Queen of the outdoor shows" and a Smithsonian Treasure.  A New England tradition, the extravaganza represents the largest outdoor gathering of antique and collectibles dealers in the country with acres of tents showcasing the merchandise of thousands of dealers! As many as 4,500 dealers make Brimfield their home away from home three times a year (in May, July and September) and sell their wares on a one mile stretch of Route 20.  Brimfield offers all amenities to buyers which makes Brimfield a buyers' paradise you will want to experience again and again.  Join the thousands of shoppers who make the Brimfield Shows their #1 destination for the finest in antiques, collectibles and the unusual.  There are 20 shows for your shopping pleasure.  Rain or Shine.
For more info, visit brimfield.com

Flea Finder GET THE BRIMFIELD SHOWS APP!

Get the smart phone app that uses GPS technology to help you find the treasures you seek at the Brimfield Shows! Great tool for shoppers and dealers! It even helps you find your car after a long day in the fields. Check it out and download this amazing app today! www.brimfieldapp.com
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Summer Concerts on the Commons  

Sturbridge
All concerts start at 6pm on the Sturbridge Town Common. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please be mindful of those around you who are listening to the concert. Please refrain from parking directly on the Town Common. Thank you and enjoy the concerts!
 
AUGUST 18     Jane's Great Dane (Country) BETTERMENT
  
AUGUST 23     4 2 GO (Classic Rock Jazz and Folk)
BETTERMENT
 
Southbridge
All performances on the Southbridge Common begin at 4pm.
(In case of bad weather the concert will move to the Auditorium on 25 Cole Avenue.)
 
United Lens Co., Inc presents:
AUGUST  21: Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards  

 Casella Waste Services, Inc. presents:
SEPTEMBER 4: The Black and White Band 

West Brookfield 
(In case of bad weather the concert will move to the Auditorium on 25 Cole Avenue.)
All concerts are on the West Brookfield Common (Route 67 & 9) from 7-9pm. 
Bring chairs, blankets, picnics and Bug Spray!

August 19
Good To Be King (Tom Petty Tribute)
 
Enjoy the concerts! 
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Local Farmers' Markets & Farm Stands

Local Farmers Market at Big Bunny Market 
Saturdays from 10am to 2pm starting May 28. 
Big Bunny Parking Lot, 942 Main Street, Southbridge
West Brookfield Farmers' Market
June 1 to October 12. Wednesdays. From 3:00-6:00pm.
On the Town Common, Route 67 & 9, West Brookfield.
Hitchcock Academy's Farmers' Market
Open every Saturday from 9:00-2:00pm until November 19.
HFA Parking Lot. 2 Brookfield Road, Brimfield.
Overlook Farm, 15 Long Hill Road, Brookfield
Retail stand open June 13 with limited product.  
Check the website for availability.

Klem's Farmers' Market
June to October, Saturdays 10am to 2pm.
(Excluding 7/23 and 8/20 due to other events at Klem's.)
117 West Main Street, Spencer
 
Find Farmers' Markets throughout Massachusetts at this link.
from the Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources.
Coggno Training
Click on the image to browse our catalog of training courses!
Save these Dates!
August 16: Free Open House at Kid Power Gymnastics
August 17-21:
C-MASS GEOFEST
  August 19: Southbridge Community Night
August 20-21:
Textile Weekend at Old Sturbridge Village
August 25: Free Workshop on the LEAN Program
August 28: Cruising Into Healthcare Car & Motorcycle Show
September 5: Labor Day Holiday
September 6-11: Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Shows 

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