Events
Host family interviews are being conducted now for anyone interested in changing an inner-city child’s life through the Fresh Air Fund. Singles, couples and families can host a child ages 6 to 12. For information details Contact Theresa Kane at theresa.kane@friendlytown.org, or phone (978) 618-0676 or The Fresh Air Fund New York Office at (800) 367-0003, or online at freshair.org.
The Worcester Historical Museum is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking with stories of Worcester Residents who were passengers on the ill-fated vessel. The exhibit runs thru June 26th and is included with a museum admission.
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May 18 – The Christian performing group Small Names will be at the Mill Church Cafe located at 45 River Street in Millbury at 7:00pm. Small names is based in Springfield. Their ministry is focused on reaching people through Worship, Psalms and spiritual songs. For more information visit millchurch.org.
May 18 – Woodlawn Baptist Church will present the Mark Trammell Quartet in concert at 7:00pm. Mark has sung with the Gaithers and was a member of some of the greatest southern gospel music groups before forming the Mark Trammell Quartet. Woodlawn Baptist Church is located at 337 Lonsdale Avenue in Pawtucket. A free-will offering will be received. For more information or directions call 724-6390.
May 18 – Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church of Worcester is holding a Youth Cafe Nite – featuring Mime, Liturgical Dance, the Spoken Word and more – starting at 8:00pm. Chicken wing dinners will be available. For more information call (508) 756-0238.
May 18-20 – The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC) and the Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival Committee welcome everyone to participate in the 2012 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival, a signature annual cultural event held in Pawtucket, Central Falls and Woonsocket. Highlights include dedication of new park overlooking Blackstone River to honor early American chocolate manufacturing and cherry tree plantings honoring 100th anniversary of Washington DC cherry trees from Japan. Just added this year, will be another special event in Woonsocket happening Saturday, May 19, with the formal unveiling of a new statue of the famed Japanese dog Hachiko, which will be a permanent fixture in from of the city’s historic train depot, located at Depot Square. For more details of daily events visit richerryblossomfestival.com.
May 19 – Blessings Farm will be holding their Spring Open House from 9:00am to 3:00pm at 50 H Foote Rd. in Charlton. There will be pony rides, a tag and bake sale, local vendors, food, raffles & a Drill Team demonstration. This event will be held rain or shine as it is all indoors. Free parking & admission. For more information visit blessingsfarm.org.
May 19 - The Rock My Faith College Tour will take place at 7:00pm at UMASS Dartmouth. The concert will feature Joe Cantone, Jon Niven, Paris Fisher plus 10 of the top New England acts. Tickets are $5 and $10 and can be purchased at RockMyFaith.com.
May 19 – The Tabernacle of Praise located at 187 Hathaway St. in Wareham, MA, will be hosting an evening of praise and worship, beginning at 7:00pm. For more information call (508) 295-8116.
May 20 - SHUANN CHAI & YUAN SHENG perform works by Schumann & Brahams as the Frederick Historic Piano Collection Concert Series continues. The featured piano will be the Streicher of 1868 Vienna. The concert will be held at the Ashurnham Community church starting at 4:00pm. Tickets are just $10 – Students & Children are free. For more information visit FrederickCollection.org.
General Announcements
Host family interviews are being conducted now for anyone interested in changing an inner-city child’s life through the Fresh Air Fund. Singles, couples and families can host a child ages 6 to 12. For details Contact Theresa Kane at theresa.kane@friendlytown.org, or phone (978) 618-0676 or The Fresh Air Fund New York Office at (800) 367-0003, or online at fresh air.org.
The Set Free Biblical Depdendancy/Discipleship Treatment Ministry meets every Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 413 Main Street in Easthampton. The Set Free! program is a voluntary Bible-based treatment curriculum presented as a Christian alternative to the numerous secular treatment options available. For more information call (413) 527-6252 or (413) 527-1187.
Compassion Pregnancy of Worcester is seeking Plumbers, HVAC experts, Electricians, Carpenters & Construction managers to volunteer for a new facility at 358 Shrewsbury Street. The project requires interior work only and volunteers can work Saturday and evenings or otherwise at their convenience. Please visit online: helpcompassionpregnancy.org and send your email from the Support Us/Volunteer link at the top of the page.
Saturdays – Amateur Astronomy Meetings from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at the Anna Maria College: Science Building in Paxton, MA. Meetings take place on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month members meet for telescope building. All meetings take place regardless of weather, have telescopes for observing if weather permits, and are open to the public and free to attend. New members of all ages are welcome! Visit their website at aldrichastro.org.
Begin the healing journey with hope & support for people who are separated, divorcing or divorced. Divorce Care is a biblical seminar and support group that meets for 13 weeks in various cities and towns in central Mass. For more information or a group near you, go to the Divorce Care website at divorcecare.org.
Donate your old car to the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and you may be eligible for a tax deduction. Your donation can includes boats, trailors, campers, motorcycles – even jet skis & snowmobiles! For more information call 1-888-613-2777.
