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2 • Friday, May 23, 2008 BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE Calendar SUNDAY MAY 25 UXBRIDGE — New England Country Music Club Jamboree, 2-6 p.m., VFW Post 1385, Route 16, to feature house band Durango Mango. Tickets at the door are $3 for members, $5 for non-members. SATURDA MAY 31 UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Elementary PTO and the preschool/kindergarten will be hosting a Spring Carnival from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Taft Elementary School. This free event includes a moonwalk, carnival games with prizes, a cupcake walk and a toy raffle table and face painting. Food will be available for sale. In case of rain the event will be moved inside the school. Please join us for a day of free fun! Questions? Call Beth Snider at (508) 278-2474. UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Newcomers & Natives Club will be holding a community yard sale and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Uxbridge Town Common. Spaces must be reserved and are currently available at a cost of $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Call (508) 278-2166 or e-mail lil.burnat@uxbridgenewcomers.or g A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, June 7. SUNDAY JUNE 1 UXBRIDGE — New England Country Music Club Jamboree, 2-6 p.m., at VFW Post 1385, Route 16. Featuring house band Bushwack. Donation at the door is $3 for members, $5 for non-members. DOUGLAS — Dog Orphans will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the shelter on Route 16. Please join us and our special guest, Sen. Richard Moore, D- Uxbridge, as we celebrate the recent purchase of our “new home.” Come meet the members of our board and staff who will be happy to take you on a tour of our facility. Treat yourself to an icecream sundae and bring your pet along for a “Blessing of the Pets.” Christine Keene, a professional photographer, will be on hand to take a picture of your pet, which will be available for purchase on her Website. In addition, Alpha Dog K-9 Training will perform several demonstrations for our guests. Dog Orphans, Inc. is a non-profit, no-kill shelter located whose mission is to take in abused, abandoned, and unwanted dogs. UPCOMING/ONGOING UXBRIDGE — Veterans will attend North Uxbridge Baptist Church for a Memorial Day observance at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 25. The HISTORY ALIVE DOUGLAS — The E.N. Jenckes Store on Main Street is one of Douglas’ historical treasures. Memorial Day parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 26 from the Whitin Middle School. UXBRIDGE — The Uxbridge Basketball Camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 7-10, at the high school. The camp is for boys and girls 8-13 and costs $99. Applications are available at the high school or by contacting Mark Donahue at (508) 278-86 DOUGLAS — The 25th reunion of Douglas Memorial High School is being organized by 1983 classmates Linda Field and Betty Sughrue and will be held from 5- 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at Lic’s Restaurant in Webster. Additional events are also being planned for the weekend. Those interested in attending can contact Sughrue at esughrue@aol.com for information on tickets to the reunion. Families are welcome as well as alumni who may have graduated before or after the class of 1983. Those interested may also reach Sughrue at (617) 943-3290. REGION — The Bernat Mill Fire Relief Fund Advisory Group is contacting businesses displaced by the fire for the purpose of distributing funds donated on their behalf. If you were one of the displaced businesses and have not yet received a letter detailing the distribution, please contact Joanne Khoury at UniBank, (508) 234-8112, ext. 1016. NORTHBRIDGE — The Whitinsville Water Company (WWC) has commenced flushing of water mains and hydrants. The mains and hydrants are flushed each year to remove the accumulated sediment on the inside of the mains and to ensure that the hydrants are working properly. It will take approximately six weeks to complete the flushing. The majority of work will take place from 10:30 p.m. through 6 a.m. During the flushing, you may notice discolored water or air in the lines. The degree of discoloration and amount of air will be affected by the street where you live. The discoloration will go away shortly after the flushing. The material that causes the discoloration is iron, manganese and sediment that are naturally occurring in the water. These materials are always in the water mains but become suspended during the flushing process. Although the discoloration is not aesthetically pleasing, there is no harm to your health if the water is consumed when discolored. However, you may wish to always keep a container of water available for drinking purposes during the flushing process. If you notice the water is discolored, avoid doing laundry (especially white clothes) until the water clears. If there are any questions, please contact the office at (508) 234 -7358. UXBRIDGE — If you have not registered your child for kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year, please come to the Early Learning Center, 11 Church St., as soon as possible. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, Social Security number and proof of residence. Call (508) 234-9164 for more information. NORTHBRIDGE — The Blackstone Valley Free Medical Program, dedicated to the memory of Dr. Robert Bajema, is held from 6-8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Northbridge High School, 427 Linwood Ave. This is a project of the Northbridge Association of Churches. This program is for the uninsured. No appointments needed. General comprehensive services and referrals include general physicals, pap smears, mammograms, lab testing resource, acute illness care, counseling, medications, specialist referral, chronic illness care. Also, referral for financial aid and prayer support from 12 churches. The schedule is as follows: June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 and Dec. 22. REGION — UniBank is pleased to announce its 14th annual scholarship program, providing $2,000 each to nine graduating seniors, one at each high school in the towns of Northbridge, Uxbridge, Blackstone, Douglas, Upton, Grafton and Sutton. These scholarships are a part of UniBank’s commitment to the Blackstone Valley in supporting the educational endeavors of exceptional students, selected on the basis of character, involvement Homegrown Produce = Health Benefits in school or community activities, financial need and academic achievement. Scholarship applications are available in the guidance departments of: Northbridge High School, Uxbridge High School, Douglas High School, Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, Nipmuc Regional High School, Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, Whitinsville Christian High School, Grafton High School and Sutton High School. Schools are awarded the scholarships and form their own committees to select recipients. Applicants are required to be enrolled, as undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning. DOUGLAS — Transfer station and recycling center permits for the period through Sept. 1 are on sale. The cost is $110 for residents and $55 for residents 65 and older. Permits are available at the Board of Health office, 29 Depot St., from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays. Residents are encouraged to purchase permits through the mail by sending in the following information: Name, street address, plate number of vehicle to be used, check made payable to “The Town of Douglas” and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. For more information, call (508) 476-4000, ext. 352. NORTHBRIDGE — The Yvette Manosh Scholarship criteria for eligibility: Ernest “Jack” Manosh established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Yvette. He requested that the Northbridge Association of Churches determines the decisions made for this award. The recipient must meet the following criteria: • Be a resident of Northbridge or attend a Northbridge school • Be a senior in the school in which the recipient is enrolled. • Must have at the time of application and must maintain during the scholarship period, a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Should the students not maintain a 3.0 average, the scholarship money for the next semester and/or year will be awarded to another student. • Must demonstrate sufficient financial need, as determined by the Northbridge Association of Churches. • Shall submit a completed application for and a copy of his/her transcript. If any required information is missing, the application will be rejected. • The recipient shall be awarded a $500 grant, to be given four weeks into the first semester of college. The check will be made payable to the recipient and the college. • If the 3.0 GPA has been maintained through the first semester, the same student shall receive a second grant of $500 four weeks into the second semester. Thus this scholarship shall total $1,000 over the student’s first year of college. The end of this month marks the beginning of the growing season. Soon backyard gardens and farmer’s markets will be rich with the fresh scents and tastes of the season. From clusters of wild blueberries and lettuce sprouting from the ground, to swelling watermelons and bright red tomatoes ripening on the vine, gardener anticipate a bountiful crop of homegrown fruits and vegetables. But the area’s fresh produce isn’t only hailed for its extraordinary flavor. From fighting the effects of aging to relieving aches and pains, medical research proves fresh produce is a valuable weapon in the fight for good health. Read on for some fascinating food facts. • Watermelon: The Refreshing Health Food Watermelon is a staple of summertime cookouts and the popular fruit is packed full of some of the most important antioxidants in nature. In fact, recent research has shed new light on its potential health benefits. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A, notably through its concentration of beta-carotene. Watermelon also contains high concentrations of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risks of cancer and other diseases. Moreover, lycopene gives watermelon its red color and in some cases, the redder the watermelon, the more lycopene it contains! Found only in select fruits and vegetables, lycopene is very effective at trapping cancer-promoting agents called free-oxygen radicals. In addition, watermelon is fat free, nutritionally low in calories and considered an ideal diet food! • Did you know? The watermelon is technically a vegetable, as it is a member of the cucumber and squash family. • Blueberries: King of Antioxidants Who can resist sprinkling blueberries over a bowl of morning cereal, or just popping a few fresh blueberries into your mouth? One of nature’s most amazing and powerful anti-oxidants, blueberries offer a variety of health benefits, from to lowering cholesterol to building up urinary tract health, improving vision and much more. Research conducted at the USDA center has found blueberries rank hands down number one in antioxidant activity! The blueberry’s secret weapon is its deep-blue pigment, which is a potent phytonutrient that acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Research suggests that blueberries may reduce the build-up of the bad cholesterol that contributes to heart disease. And according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine, blueberries help prevent infections in the urinary tract in much the same way that cranberries do. Research reveals blueberries may also reduce the build up of so called ‘bad’ cholesterol that contributes to cardiovascular disease and stroke, There are ongoing studies that are finding that blueberries can help memory, concentration and co-ordination. Blueberries can also help relieve both diarrhoea and constipation because they are rich in the soluble fiber pectin. What more could you ask for? • Did you know? Wild blueberries contain more antioxidants that cultivated blueberries. • Tomatoes: The Garden’s Pharmacy Love tomatoes? Here are TAKE some more THE great reasons HINT to enjoy the ripe, red fruit! KAREN Researchers TRAINOR have discovered tomatoes may actually have the same effect that aspirin has on circulation. Studies in Scotland revealed tomatoes may help reduce circulatory problems in the heart, brain and elsewhere. It seems tomatoes contain a powerful substance that prevents blood clots from forming. The scientists call it the “tomato factor.” It interferes with the clumping of platelets in the blood, reducing the risk of clot formation in blood vessels. The “tomato factor” is found in the yellow jelly surrounding the tomato seeds. In one study, platelet activity was reduced by more than 70 percent with only four tomatoes! Tomatoes are another deliciously rich source of the powerful antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene has been found to also lower the risk of colon cancer and stomach cancer, and inhibits the growth of other types of cancer cells. And research shows tomatoes may also help to reduce the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are a good source of potassium, niacin, vitamin B6, and folate. As if all this isn’t enough, tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C, which helps the body to produce collagen, an important protein skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. And the Vitamin K, found in tomatoes helps to maintain healthy bones. • Did you know? You should seek out the reddest tomatoes, which indicates the highest amounts of beta-carotene and lycopene.. • Broccoli: Fiber-Rich Food There was a reason mom told you to finish all the broccoli on your plate. The green vegetable is rich in fiber, carotenoids, and vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. Due to it’s high levels of vitamin C, beta carotene, and fiber, broccoli is a powerful antioxidant that is believed to prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals, which are believed to be a factor in cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, arthritis, and in the aging process itself, Additional research reveals Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a substance that has been shown in animal studies to dramatically reduce the number, size, and reproduction of malignant tumors, as well as delay the onset of these tumors. In fact broccoli has been named the food most likely to prevent colon cancer! Want more? The high fiber content of Broccoli is also believed to be benefit those with diabetes. And broccoli also has as much calcium as milk, a hefty weapon for those at risk for osteoporosis. • Did you know? The word broccoli comes from the Italian “brocco” meaning arm branch. Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that has worked for you? Do you have a question regarding household or garden matters? If so, why not share them with readers of the Blackstone Valley Tribune? Send questions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, c/o the Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e- mail KDRR@aol.com.
BLACKSTONE VALLEY TRIBUNE • 3 Friday, May 23, 2008 NEWS BRIEFS WCC BOOST graduates six NORTHBRIDGE — In the fall of 2007, the Whitin Community Center (WCC) was awarded a matching grant of $20,000 from Fallon Community Health Plan’s Community Benefits Program for a new Youth Outreach program called BOOST. Through the Whitin Community Center’s Annual Fund Drive in the winter, the WCC was able to raise the matching $20,000 through generous donations from individuals in the community. The BOOST program is a new, pilot program, designed to address the needs of at-risk youth ages 12-17. The first session was held this spring. BOOST incorporates fitness and nutrition through the use of games, music, sports, yoga, and other activities. This program also addresses making healthy and informed choices in partnership with Family Continuity Programming of Whitinsville. On May 1, six youths graduated from the first session of BOOST: Alex Mailhiot, of Douglas, Darien Masterson, of Whitinsville, Brian Figueroa, of Whitinsville, Walter Fernandez, of Northbridge, Joe Boulette, of Whitinsville, and Ezekiel DeLeon, of Northbridge. These elite six finished 10 weeks and 40 hours worth of programming. They will be given a free one-year membership to the Whitin Community Center as a result. They will also be invited back to the next session of the BOOST program in the role of group leaders. “These youth have worked hard to learn the importance of fitness, nutrition, and appropriate behavior in their lives. We look forward to watching them grow as role models for their peers,” said Katie Lloyd-Evanski, WCC wellness director and BOOST instructor. The next sessions of BOOST are June 23 to July 24 and July 28 to Aug. 28. Each session in the summer is five weeks long and participants will attend Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week. Please contact Lloyd-Evanski at (508) 234- 8184 for additional information. There is no fee for this program. Authors to discuss Acadian-inspired novel REGION — Authors Ann Davidson and Terry Thibodeaux will discuss and sign copies of their book “Catherine’s Cadeau” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, at the Upton Senior Center. Do you know anyone who is a LeBlanc, Bourque, Belliveau or Cormier? Perhaps one of these is your own last name. If it is, you are most likely of Acadian descent, and probably are already very familiar with the Acadians — your ancestors who came from the marshlands of western France to the “New World” and settled the coastal areas of the Canadian Maritimes in what was then Acadia. Over several generations their population grew and their culture thrived, until one of the tragic events of early North American history ripped them from their homes in 1755: Le Grand Derangment (the Deportation Of the Acadians). That fall, thousands of Acadians were summoned to their village and declared prisoners of the British Crown. After they gathered their own harvest to feed the soldiers who captured them, those who hdestroyed in late autumn storms. Still others stopped at ports down the east coast of the British colonies. Exiles that landed in overcrowded ships in Boston Harbor were unloaded sick and destitute. Documents show that they were divided up and sent to many counties in Massachusetts. In Worcester County, Acadians appeared in the towns of Upton, Sutton, Uxbridge, Grafton, Oxford, Mendon and Westboro during the fall of 1755. “Catherine’s Cadeau” tells the story of Monique LeBlanc, a young Cajun from Louisiana. Having studied the history of her Acadian ancestors during her last term at Louisiana State University, she is invited to go to Nova Scotia with her cousin Michelle and Michelle’s new husband, Jacques. They are the Lafayette Duo and are to be the featured performers at Le Festival Acadien in Halifax. Monique decides to take a trip to the Annapolis Valley for a day. When she visits Grand-Pre Park that evening, she vanishes without a trace. Readers are taken with Monique on her journey back to the days before and during “Le Grand Derangment” of the Acadians, when they were forced into exile. Readers will also wonder, along with Monique’s friends and family, if return to the present alive. she will “Catherine’s Cadeau” is co-written by Ann Davidson and Terry Thibodeaux. Davidson, a native of the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, has been a resident of Upton for over 25 years. Thibodeaux is a professor of communication at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Also speaking will be Bruce Caissie, of Northbridge, past president of the Acadian Cultural Society of Fitchburg. The Acadian Cultural Society has worked since 1984 to preserve Acadian history, culture, and genealogy, publishing a quarterly newsletter called “LeReveil Acadien.” (“The Acadian Awakening”) Information on the society can be viewed online at www.acadiancultural.org. Ladies Workout Express to host teens NORTHBRIDGE — According to the American Council on Exercise, the percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight or obese has tripled since the early 1970s. This alarming rise in the overweight and obesity epidemic is due in part to the more modern society that we live in, but mostly because the problem has not been confronted where it starts: In the early years. Today, 15 percent of Americans ages 6-19 are clinically obese and another 15 percent are considered at risk of becoming obese. That is why Ladies Workout Express 30 Minute Interval Circuit Training Centers are kicking off their sixth annual FitTEEN® program. In five previous seasons of FitTEEN®, approximately 95,000 teenagers ages 13-17 signed up all over the country for the program, allowing them to have access to a health club for the entire summer at no charge. Beginning June 1, teenagers will again be able to sign up to use Ladies Workout Express in Whitinsville free of charge until Sept. 1. The simplified, time-efficient workouts at Ladies Workout Express are specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s women wanting a straightforward way to fitness. Using only resistance training on a circuit of hydraulic machines and rest stations, this 30- minute express workout has been developed to get results, fast. Through easy access to fitness, an opportunity is created to confront these conditions and prevent unnecessary disease and disability that obesity brings about for a teen’s future. Through additional education and awareness, teens can be empowered to make healthy lifestyle choices. Taking action early on can have a profound effect on increasing the quality of life in young adults. “Our goal is simple,” says Nina Bedard, owner of Ladies Workout Express Whitinsville. “We want teens to have a place to go to begin what we hope will be a long and successful relationship with the health and fitness industry that will make them healthy, energetic and productive adults.” For more information on the FitTEEN® program, please contact Ladies Workout Express at (508) 234-0411. To take advantage of the offer, please be sure to bring along a parent or guardian for initial consent. Established in 1984, Lady of America Franchise Corporation (LOAFC) owns the following fitness club brands: Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express, Workout Express and Health Clubs of America. With over 550 franchises in operation across 45 states and ninecountries, LOAFC provides a variety of fitness club choices thousands of members worldwide. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. BESHAW HONORED DOUGLAS — James Beshaw, son of Joseph Beshaw and the late Mary Lynne Beshaw, graduated May 1 from military camp at Fort Leonard- Wood, Mo. While there, Beshaw adhered to intense mental and physical discipline, excelling to the honor of Abigail’s Jewel Box ~ We’ve Moved Make It Special Buy a Treasure Actively Buying Top $$ Paid ◆ Better Quality Diamonds ◆ Better Quality Engagement Rings platoon commander over 60 James Beshaw men. In addition, he garnered three honors — a ribbon for joining the service during wartime, a medal for Sgt. 1st Class grenades handling and a medal for rifle marksmanship. His father and his 76 Main Street Putnam, CT 860-928-1300 jsasales.com & Anniversary Bands in most price ranges ◆ Beautiful Antique Jewelry ◆ Beautiful Gemstone Jewelry ◆ State-of-the-Art Custom Design & Repair Work Immediate Payment for Old or New ◆ Diamonds ◆ Platinum ◆ Gold ◆ Watches ◆ ◆ Gold Coins ◆ Scrap & Dental Gold ◆ Highest Prices Paid! Abigail’s Jewel Box The Tri-State area’s Premier Jewelry Store Open Thursday-Sunday 11AM-6PM sister Rachel, along with other relatives, attended the graduation. On May 2, Beshaw was shipped out to Fort Lee, Va. for seven weeks of advanced training. Courtesy photo Our Lady of the Valley students who took part in a unique vacation project included: (front row) Haley Hadge, Owen kane, Joseph Bernard, Alexa Kearnan, Chad Buccella, Madison Ouellette; (back row) Cassidy Gosselin, Allyson Graves, Hailey Kasper, Grace Rett, Michael O’Brien, Helen Wickstrom, Kelley Heney, Hannah Wickstrom, Addie Faggas, Elizabeth Adam. OLV SEQUELS UXBRIDGE — April vacation was a busy time for some students of Our Lady of the Valley Regional School. Participating in a library activity, these students chose a favorite book to read over vacation and then wrote a short sequel about what they thought might have happened in the next story. It was a fun way to exercise reading and writing skills and those who participated received certificates and a prize for each grade. WCC to hold theater auditions NORTHBRIDGE — Monique Boucher, director of Outreach for the Whitin Community Center, has announced that auditions for the Youth Outreach Program’s summer theatre production, “Saga of Dead Dog Gulch” by Joy Kurtz, will be held at the Rockdale Youth Center from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3. The Rockdale Youth Center is located at 2219 Providence Road in Rockdale. Rehearsals will then be held Monday through Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at the Rockdale Youth Center. The performance dates are scheduled for July 25 and 26. The Whitin Community Center’s free Summer Youth Theatre program exposes participants ages 8 and up to the theater arts, from beginning to end. The objective of this eight-week intensive, mini-program is to provide children from any town in the Blackstone Valley with an exciting opportunity to learn about the theater arts. The program is designed to expose children to the theatrical arts from all aspects, from acting to choreography, to promotion and set design. Each child who participates has to agree to the rehearsal schedule, as well as a behavioral contract. It is the hope of the Whitin Community Center that by providing this unique opportunity to explore the theatrical arts, all participating children may grow personally not only in self-confidence, but that they may also develop artistically, and socially while learning from positive role models. Prior theatre experience is not a requirement, and we enthusiastically invite newcomers. Anyone interested in sponsoring this production or volunteering to assist with production, set design, or promotion, is encouraged to contact Boucher at (508) 234-0272. The Whitin Community Center, the Blackstone Valley’s only full-service family recreational non-profit organization, initiated the Youth Outreach Program in 1996 in an effort to open the door to all children, independent of fee or membership, to enjoy the benefits of a weekly recreational program on Saturdays. That program has been expanded in the years since to include a Summer Youth Theatre Program, an after school Youth Center in Rockdale, the Mentoring Partnership, and the BOOST program. The goals of the Youth Outreach Program are to encourage children, ages 5-18, from all socio-economic backgrounds to play together, to develop friendships, to build self-worth, to develop a sense of fair play, team spirit and cooperation in a safe and supervised environment. UniBank summer concert series REGION — UniBank is proud to announce a series of Community Concerts and events sponsored by the bank and held throughout the Blackstone Valley and Central Massachusetts. The events are free and the public is invited to attend: • Sunday, June 22, at 5 p.m. the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at the Hopedale Town Park. The rain date for this event is Sunday, June 29. • Saturday, June 28, at 11:30 a.m. Route 66 will be performing at UniBank’s second annual Community Appreciation Day at UniBank’s main branch, 49 Church Street in Whitinsville. • Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. the Blackstone Save Money With Alternative Heating Source FULL LINE OF STOVES PELLET • COAL • WOOD STOVE CLEANING- Your pellet stove should have Stove Cleaning “North America’s a major cleaning every year, just like your oil Special $125 w/ appt. #1 Outdoor burner. A through cleaning of your pellet stove Wood will have it performing as efficiently as the day Furnace” you bought it. With the price of oil over $3/gallon, you are relying on your pellet stove more than ever. Don’t you want it running as best it can? 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The rain date for this event is Tuesday, July 8. • Sunday, July 13, at 3:30 p.m. the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge. • Thursday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at the Whitinsville Town Common. The rain location for this event is the Northbridge Middle School. • Wednesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at the Grafton Town Common. The rain location for the event is the Grafton Municipal Building. • Saturday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at the Sutton Town Common. Saturday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will be performing at Daniels Farmstead in Blackstone. The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band will perform in Douglas in October. The date, time and location of this event are to be determined. Be sure to check www.UniBank.com for any schedule updates. Kenneth Redding, UniBank president and CEO said, “UniBank supports the arts and providing these concerts to the residents of the Blackstone Valley is an excellent way of meeting our community-based mission and contributing to the overall quality of life in the Blackstone Valley.” The Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band is a well -known local group. There are over 50 band members from throughout the Blackstone Valley. They will be performing a wide variety of selections ranging from old time music to rock ‘n’ roll including patriotic songs, polkas, marches and show tunes. Route 66 is a classic rock band consisting of 5 players and an additional sound engineer/manager. The band is based in and historically has performed throughout Central and Southeastern Massachusetts and also the Northwestern portion of Connecticut at clubs, campgrounds and private/ public functions. Herirage Corridor announces Walkabouts REGION — The National Park Service rangers of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor announce the line up of Thursday Night Walkabouts for the summer season. Each Thursday this summer the park rangers or one of their volunteer partners will offer a free interpretive program somewhere in the Blackstone Valley. It is a chance for residents and visitors to explore a part of history or the natural beauty of the Blackstone Valley. This year’s offerings will kick off with a tour of the Blackstone Canal at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park in Uxbridge. Along the way, walkers will learn about the construction and use of the Blackstone Canal and view the remains of the Goat Hill Lock. “We really enjoy doing these Walkabouts because it gives us a chance to take people to some of the often overlooked jewels of the Blackstone Valley,” Ranger Kevin Klyberg explained. “Some of these tours are old favorites, but they give us a reason to do some more research and learn new stories to share about each special place.” All of the programs are on Thursday nights and are free. They begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information about these programs, please contact the Heritage Corridor at (401) 762-0440, or check at www.nps.gov/blac. • May 29: Blackstone Canal & Walk to Goat Hill Lock, Northbridge and Uxbridge • June 5: Lonsdale New Village, Cumberland, R.I. • June 12: Blackstone Gorge, Blackstone/North Smithfield, R.I. • June 19: Valley Falls, Cumberland/Central Falls, R.I. June 26: Hopedale • July 10: Kelly House, Lincoln, R.I. • July 17: Fisherville, Farnumsville & the Canal, Grafton • July 24: Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence, R.I. • July 31: Camp Fire Stories with Ranger & Story-tellers at the Site of New Worcester Historical Museum Site. • Aug. 7: Hunt House, East Providence, R.I. • Aug 14: Topic TBA. • Aug 21: Camp Fire Stories with Ranger & Story-tellers at the Site of New Worcester Historical Museum Site. The John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor was designated by Congress in 1986 as the birthplace of America‚s industrial revolution. The 24 communities along the 46-mile Blackstone River are located betweenWorcester and Providence. STEVE EARLE ELECTRICIAN NO JOB TOO SMALL MA. LIC. #1023-B MA. S. LIC. # 001099 CT. LIC # 0192440 PH. 860-792-1168 FAX. 860-779-7392 SE_ELECTRIC@CT.METROCAST.NET
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