8 STURBRIDGE VILLAGER • Friday, October 31, 2008 A day with the saddle set Shawn Kelley photos CHARLTON — Clockwise from top left, instructor at Tall Pine Farm, Jessica Monks, of Dudley says thank you to Yakima as the two retire for the afternoon. Violet Sacco, 9, of Fiskdale, bites her lip as she maneuvers Massachusetts through an obstacle course at Tall Pine Farm. Riley Matukaitis, 14 months, of Auburn peeks over a post at the camera. Helena Duke, 6, of Charlton has a lesson on Molly. CHARLTON — Clockwise from above left, Kelly Richards, of Tall Pine farm saddles up Massachusetts. Riley Matukaitis, 14 months, of Auburn can’s seem to take his eyes off the horses in the ring as he hangs with dad, Bill Matukaitis. Camden Bulak, 4 months, of Leicester, smirks for the camera as mom Meggan Jarmulowicz holds on tight. Dave Richards makes his way to the ring with Molly. Karen McHugh, of <strong>Sturbridge</strong>, saddles up Molly as she gets ready for a lesson.
Friday, October 31, 2008 • STURBRIDGE VILLAGER 9 CALENDAR SATURDAY, Nov. 1 STURBRIDGE — The family <strong>and</strong> friends of Debbie Daviau are planning a benefit luncheon from 2 to 6 p.m. at Admiral T.J. O’Brien’s. A $20 donation will provide you with a ticket for the buffet with proceeds going toward helping to offset rising medical expenses. Debbie has been battling cancer since 1996, but earlier this year, her condition took a turn for the worse <strong>and</strong> she will have to undergo further treatments. Treatments have left her weak <strong>and</strong> unable to do the things healthy people take for granted. Take the afternoon off <strong>and</strong> join us to support Debbie in her fight to beat cancer. Come for some good food, a few laughs <strong>and</strong> to take pride in knowing you helped a very special woman on her way to recovery. For tickets, to make a private donation or more information, e-mail timearnest@yahoo.com or call 508-320-5019. Tickets are also available at Admiral T.J. O’Briens. STURBRIDGE — The Hayloft Steppers Square Dance Club is holding a dance 8 to 10:30 p.m. The caller is R<strong>and</strong>y Longobucco <strong>and</strong> the cuer is Phil Gatchell. Admission is $7 per person. The club is located at 232 Podunk Road in <strong>Sturbridge</strong>. For information on the next beginner class, please call Moe @ (508) 867-8036 Square dancinc is lots of fun <strong>and</strong> great exercise. MONDAY, Nov. 3 SOUTHBRIDGE — The Center of Hope will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with all programs open to the public. Door prizes, raffles <strong>and</strong> food will be featured. The programs are: Pioneer Valley Day Hab, 2 Main St., Wales; Quinebaug River Day Hab, 40 West St, Southbridge; Southbridge Day Hab, 38 Walnut St., Southbridge; Books <strong>and</strong> Beans, 15 Hamilton St., Southbridge; Honest Town Postal Center, 12 Crane St., Southbridge; <strong>and</strong> in the Main Building, 100 Foster St. <strong>and</strong> 1 North St. where the following programs are housed: Just the Details Car Detailing Service, Center of Hope Day Hab, All Manner of Banners — All Kinds of Signs, Employment Services — Noress Corp. <strong>and</strong> the administrative offices. The Department of Transitional Assistance will also open their offices during this time for an open house. The Department of Mental Retardation will hold an open house from 2:30 to 5 p.m. SUNDAY, Nov. 9 STURBRIDGE — The Taubl Family, Semi- Finalists on the popular "America’s Got Talent 2008" contest on NBC-TV this fall, will perform at 6 p.m. in the <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Worship Center, 9 Mashapaug Road. Admission is free <strong>and</strong> open to the public. Dress is casual. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, John <strong>and</strong> Carol Taubl <strong>and</strong> their seven musically-gifted children have been touching the hearts <strong>and</strong> souls of people for almost ten years, performing with a unique blend of vocal harmonies <strong>and</strong> stringed instruments. Ranging in age from 13 to 24, these award-winning musicians have received training from such prestigious institutions as the Juilliard School, the Hartt School, <strong>and</strong> the Yale School of Music. For details directions, please call the <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Worship Center office at 508-347-9642 or visit www.<strong>Sturbridge</strong>WorshipCenter.org. THURSDAY, Nov. 20 STURBRIDGE — The Opacum L<strong>and</strong> Trust will host the final presentation of the Botanical Inventory at Opacum Woods at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Joshua Hyde Library, Main Street, <strong>Sturbridge</strong>. There is no charge for this program. The towns served by the Opacum L<strong>and</strong> Trust are: Brimfield, Brookfield, Charlton, East Brookfield, Holl<strong>and</strong>, Monson, North Brookfield, Palmer, Southbridge, <strong>Sturbridge</strong>, Wales, Warren <strong>and</strong> West Brookfield. SATURDAY, Nov. 22 BRIMFIELD — St. Christopher’s Parish will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today <strong>and</strong> from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23. Breakfast <strong>and</strong> lunch will be served <strong>and</strong> there will be raffles <strong>and</strong> a bake sale. ONGOING The AARP Foundation-sponsored tax preparation program, TaxAide, helps low- <strong>and</strong> moderate- income persons prepare their federal <strong>and</strong> state income taxes during the tax season. The program is entirely managed <strong>and</strong> staffed by volunteers. Volunteer counselors <strong>and</strong> client assistors are needed in all parts of Worcester County. No accounting experience is needed, although basic computer skills <strong>and</strong> e-mail access are necessary <strong>and</strong> basic acquaintance with tax issues is desirable. Training <strong>and</strong> mentoring will be provided. One does not need to be a member of AARP to serve. Go to AARP.com/tavolunteers <strong>and</strong> click on tab for “Leadership Development” <strong>and</strong> open pages for Client Facilitator <strong>and</strong> Counselor. Please call (508) 753-7905 if interested <strong>and</strong> for more information. Good Ideas Business Expo is business service ‘toolkit’ STURBRIDGE — New <strong>and</strong> experienced business people will be able to build on their good ideas <strong>and</strong> get many questions answered about vital business services during a free Good Ideas Business Expo to be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1. The first-time, Saturday morning event is sponsored by Community Business Associates, a networking group with members from <strong>Sturbridge</strong> <strong>and</strong> surrounding towns that meets twice monthly in the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Village. The tavern will be the site of the Good Ideas Business Expo, for personal interaction with professionals in the areas of law, accounting, business banking, insurance, financial planning, web/marketing communications, printing, advertising, credit card processing, mortgage planning <strong>and</strong> real estate. "Members of our organization want to share ideas on a relaxed, business-to-business level at our event, a sort of mini-expo," said CBA President Bill Rol<strong>and</strong> of Charlton. "There will be brainstorming in an informal <strong>and</strong> personal atmosphere, which can be especially helpful – for people in new <strong>and</strong> existing businesses alike." Visitors can attend from 9 a.m. to noon, free <strong>and</strong> without obligation. However, Community DRL Enterprise “WE LEAVE YOU CLEAN” Power Washing, Gutters & Downspouts Cleaned, Windows Washed Donald R. Laroche LaRoche P.O. Box 156 Southbridge, MA 01550 O. 508.765.0382 C. 508.320.3254 Free Estimates • Fully Insured Specials for Fall Clean-up!! Business Associates is welcoming new members to support its mission of networking for growth while engaging with communities where CBA members live <strong>and</strong> work. There will also be some gift giveaways <strong>and</strong> light refreshments. The Good Ideas Business Expo is co-sponsored by Old <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Village <strong>and</strong> d.b.a., a business publication of the Telegram & Gazette, both of which will also put their business-building services on display. The Oliver Wight Tavern is located just off the parking lot at OSV, off Stallion Hill Road near Route 20. Rol<strong>and</strong> can be reached for further information at (508) <strong>27</strong>2-5832. Boy Scouts hold can drive for REAS STURBRIDGE — Boy Scout Troop 161, sponsored by the <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Firefighters Association will be holding a can drive during the month of November in support of the REAS Foundation. REAS is the Residential Energy Assistance for Seniors Foundation a nonprofit group established to assist <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Elderly with heating assistance this winter. All returnable bottles <strong>and</strong> cans collected by the Scouts during the month of November will be donated to the REAS foundation. The can drive will run the full month of November <strong>and</strong> residents can drop off their donations at the collection box at the placePlaceName<strong>Sturbridge</strong> PlaceNameRecycling PlaceTypeCenter or at the community wide can drive to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Public Safety Complex on 346 Main St. Scouts as well as members of the <strong>Sturbridge</strong> Fire Department will be on h<strong>and</strong> Quiet Corner Courier, LLC Quality Dependable Service Same Day Service To Entire New Engl<strong>and</strong> Region Scheduled Daily Routes Available 24 Hours/7 Days 1-800-616-8968 NEWS BRIEFS to collect returnable bottles <strong>and</strong> cans. Tom Chamberl<strong>and</strong>, firefighter <strong>and</strong> Chartering Organizational Representative to Boy Scout troop 161 said, “I am proud the troop decided to participate in supporting REAS <strong>and</strong> the senior citizens of <strong>Sturbridge</strong>. The troop routinely collects cans to fund their trips <strong>and</strong> the boy scouting program in <strong>Sturbridge</strong>. Helping others is a key premise of the Boy Scouts of America, <strong>and</strong> this is a great lesson <strong>and</strong> community project for the scouts.” “The fact that the Boy Scouts wanted to pitch in <strong>and</strong> be part of this important community fund raising opportunity was no surprise to us,” Thomas Creamer, Executive Director of REAS, said of the Boy Scout involvement. “The selflessness with which they are approaching the project is what we all hope to see in all of our young people. We are gratified <strong>and</strong> encouraged by their participation.” Crafters sought for Christmas Craft Fair BRIMFIELD — St. Christopher’s Parish, is seeking crafters for their annual Christmas Craft Fair to be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 22 <strong>and</strong> from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 23. Tables are 8 feet <strong>and</strong> are $35 each. Breakfast <strong>and</strong> lunch will be served. There will also be raffles <strong>and</strong> a bake sale. Call 413- 245- 7<strong>27</strong>4 days or 413-283-6709 evenings to reserve a table. Request for proposals issued STURBRIDGE — The Town of <strong>Sturbridge</strong> is seeking proposals from property owners to lease to the Town l<strong>and</strong> to be used as a parking lot. The l<strong>and</strong> must be located in the Commerical Tourist Zoning District (Route 20 from the intersection with Route 131 to Route • Oil Changes • Tire Rotations • Fleet Maintenance • Group Discounts 1.508.987.8719 • 1.774.253.0399 148) <strong>and</strong> provide a minimum of 50 parking spaces that comply with zoning. Details of the RFP can be obtained from the Office of the Town Administrator. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Office of the Town Administrator, 308 Main Street, <strong>Sturbridge</strong>, no later than Monday, Dec.1 at noon. Stageloft holds auditions STURBRIDGE — Stageloft Repertory theater, 450 A Main St., announces open auditions for the following two shows: “M*A*S*H” <strong>and</strong> “Woman in Mind.” “M*A*S*H” auditions will be from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Thursday, Nov. 4 <strong>and</strong> 6. Those seeking an audition do not need an appointment. Cold readings will be provided. Actors to fill 15 male <strong>and</strong> 10 female adult roles are needed for this late January production. Auditions for “Woman in Mind” will be from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Thursday, Nov. 11 <strong>and</strong> 13. The cast will include the open roles for five males <strong>and</strong> three females from their 20s to 5os. YOUTH PRODUCTION Stageloft has also announced the opening of its fall youth production, “The Green Gables of Anne Shirley”. Performances are scheduled for 10 a.m., noon <strong>and</strong> 2 p.m. on Saturdays Nov.1 <strong>and</strong> Nov. 8. Tickets are $8 for all ages. For information <strong>and</strong> reservations call 508-347-9005. 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