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Hickory Strings brings
modern chamber music
NOTRH BROOKFILED - On Friday, July 13,
the Haston Library hosted a concert presented by Boston-based
Hickory Strings with North Brookfi eld native
Geoff Brown playing mandolin, tenor banjo, and
Bulgarian tambura and Tev Stevig on National steel
guitar and Turkish oud. Since its 2006 inception by
Brown, Hickory Strings has been showcasing their talent
throughout various New England venues, the group
has released three albums, including “Patches,” a album
composed of mandolin and banjo duets that was a challenging
project for Brown, after he was inspired by obtaining
his Masters degree in Classical Conservatory.
The Haston Library performance included 11 original
pieces composed by Geoff Brown and one traditional
Bulgarian piece. Brown and Stevig gave detailed descriptions
of the instruments they played and music that
Christmas in July
planned in Warren
WARREN - Between July 16
and July 24, the Warren Town
Clerk’s offi ce will be open to collect
items to fi ll boxes for residents of
Warren who are in the military.
If a son or daughter, grandkid,
husband or wife lives in Warren,
help us obtain our goal of a “Town
of Warren Present” for each one by
leaving their mailing address at the
Town Clerk desk. Offi ce hours are
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday
from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Shepard
Make Quaboag Regional Your Choice
Still time to sign up for
School Choice Openings for 2012-2013
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Zone Zone
Quaboag Middle/
High School
413-436-5508
• Twelve (12) AP Courses;
• Mass. Math & Science
Initiative
• BioTeach and Vex Robotics
• MS Innovation School
• Bridges Early College H.S.
• Extra-curricular clubs/
programs
• Varsity/JV/M.S. sports
teams
Recently Approved
– State-Of-The-Art
Technologies; iPads,
Laptops, Desktops,
IN EVERY CLASSROOM
– Mimio Interactives
IN EVERY CLASSROOM
– 100% High-Speed
Wireless ‘N’ Network
Building at 48 High St.
On Tuesday, July 24 from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., Town Clerk Nancy Lowell,
assisted by members of WCAT
Channel 12, will provide boxes and
prepare the shipping to insure the
packages are received.
If you care to donate something
special, the following items are usually
needed to fi ll a gift package:
• International phone cards in any
amount
• Small packages of wipes
• Lunchables, crackers/cheese to-
West Brookfi eld
Elementary
508-867-4655
• Before/After School programs:
Math/ELA support, Lego ®
Robotics, K-nex ® engineering,
drama and more
• 2011 Commendation School
– Laptops, Desktops,
Smartboards Interactive
IN EVERY CLASSROOM
– 100% Wireless
infl uenced the compositions, and included stories about
why and how the music is composed. All of the music
was instrumental and much of it was in odd-meters.
Student Student
Centered Centered
gether; tuna/crackers/mayo
• Candy, hard candy,
NO CHOCOLATE!
• Beef Jerky
• Precooked bacon packages
• Small packages Pringles/chips
• Single packages crackers/cookies
• Crystal Light drink mix/Propel
mix
Please give permission to give
their addresses to other residents in
Warren so they can also send mail.
Community
Community
Supported
Supported
Warren Community
Elementary
413-436-5983
• Before/After School programs:
Math/ELA support, Lego ®
Robotics, K-nex ® engineering,
drama and more
• 21st Century Curriculum
– State-of-the-art
technologies; iPads,
Laptops, Desktops,
IN EVERY CLASSROOM
– 100% High-Speed
Wireless ‘N’ Network
Now accepting School Choice
applications at all schools:
Warren Elementary - 8 openings K-6th grade
West Brookfi eld Elementary - 6 openings K-6 grade
Quaboag Regional MHS - 10 openings 7th-12th gr.
Contact school principal or download application at
www.quaboagrsd.org/school-choice
Transportation provided to/from Southbridge, MA
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CURRENT EVENTS
Compiled by Tim Kane
tkane@turley.com
THE WEEK AHEAD
BROOKFIELD CONCERTS ON COMMON held on Friday evenings in
July. Pre-show- Brookfi eld’s Farmers’ Market – 4 p.m. Lawn games,
Baking Competition (Cash Prizes) 6 p.m., Warm up band/sound test/
variety acts at 6 p.m., Headline Bands at 6:30 p.m. July 20 – Village
Maid Band (Baking Contest – Quick Breads). Please have baking
contest entries at the Brookfi eld Cultural Council tent by 6 p.m.
Judges needed. Baking Contest – Cash prizes and a chance to beat
last year’s winners! Any questions, please contact concert coordinator,
Bill Simpson, (508) 867-9233 or brookfi eldgallery@gmail.com or
any Brookfi eld Cultural Council member.
EAST BROOKFIELD HAS ANNOUNCED ITS ANNUAL SUMMER
CONCERTS SERIES AS FOLLOWS: July 19 Boys of the Town (Celtic)
Thursday from 6-8pm on Connie Mack Field.
WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY’S ANNUAL ICE CREAM PARTY and
PUPPET SHOW with Sparky’s Puppets will be held Thursday, July
19 at 2 p.m. at the Warren Senior Center, Main Street, West Warren.
All children are welcome to this free program supported in part by a
grant from North Brookfi eld Savings Bank.
HIKE THE HEALING BRIMFIELD FOREST on Thursday, July 19 in
Brimfi eld from 5-7 p.m. What is happening in the forest as it begins
to heal? Local forester Scott Gerrish has invited Opacum Land Trust
members and friends, old and new, to view his client’s property that
was in the path of the June 1, 2011 tornado. This is a diffi cult hike
with startling views. Opacum members are free, $5 for non-members.
Directions will be sent upon registering, and space is limited.
Call 508-347-9144 or e-mail info@opacumlt.org.
COME JOIN THE PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, 33 West Brookfi eld
Road, for its annual Country Fair to be held July 21 at 10 a.m. There
will be games, prizes, pony rides, and snacks. You will also be able
to register for Vacation Bible School from July 23-July 27. Call 413-
967-9250 for further information.
COUNTRY FAIR Join us at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 33 West Brookfi eld
Road, for our annual Country Fair to be held July 21 at 10 a.m. There
will be games, prizes, pony rides, and snacks. You will also be able
to register for Vacation Bible School July 23 - July 27. Call 413-967-
9250 for further information.
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HAM & BAKED BEAN SUPPER with Strawberry Shortcake on Saturday,
July 21 at 6 p.m. at the George Whitefi eld United Methodist
Church, 33 West Main St. in West Brookfi eld. Adults cost $10, children
under 10 cost $5. By reservation only at 508-867-3002.
CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER for CLOWNING FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
Saturday, July 21 at Callahan Football Field, Town Beach Cottage
Street, West Brookfi eld. Rain date: July 28. Car entry is $8, spectators
free, donations appreciated. Show opens at 10 a.m., Judging
at 1 p.m., Trophies at 3 p.m. Trophies to the top 50 cars, trucks or
motorcycles. Raffl es, music, food.
“BANNED LOOT” at THE ONE WAY CAFÉ, First Congregational
Church, 144 North Main St., North Brookfi eld on Saturday, July 21
at 6 p.m. Contemporary Christian music outdoors on the front lawn.
Indoors in the event of rain. Light grill items and beverages for
sale. Free assorted desserts. Come for a night of worship through
music! For more information visit www.facebook.com/TheOneWay-
CafeNB.
“WORLD OF BATS” is coming to the East Brookfi eld Public Library
on Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m. Caroline Glaser and her live bat ambassadors
will teach us about these wonderful, helpful creatures of
the night.
SWING IS IN THE AIR as the Quabbin Community Jazz Orchestra
takes the stage to present A Special Evening Of Jazz on Sunday, July
22 at 6 p.m. at the Harding Allen Bandstand, on the Barre Common.
COME TO THE EAST BROOKFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY for “An Evening
of Outdoor Fun & Games” on Monday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Families
will have a chance to participate in 3-legged races, bean bag toss,
water bucket race, and an egg & spoon race. Bring your bug spray.
STURBRIDGE WORSHIP CENTER SPONSORS FREE VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL for children age 5 to 12 on Monday, July 23 through
Friday, July 27 on the Southbridge Common from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. To Register: call 508-347-9642 or see us on the Common on
Friday, July 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. or Monday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Free
gift for the fi rst 30 registrants.
STURBRIDGE WORSHIP CENTER SPONSORS FREE VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL on Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27 on the
Southbridge Common. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Kids age 5
to 12. Registration is Friday, July 20, 4 to 6 p.m. on the Common. Or
call to register: 508-347-9642. Free gift for the fi rst 30 registrants.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Brookfi eld Congregational Church on
the Common is hosting this year’s Vacation Bible School on July 23
through July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is free. Please call
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