This is NOT a fundraiser—it’s an awareness campaign!
Paint the Town Green with us and spread the message and
mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. By using green in
your business or organization during the week of
September 14-20, 2025, you can help Worcester and
Fitchburg know that mentoring matters!
WHY:

In this session of the Employment Law Coffee Break, Tracy Thomas Boland and Bob Young will offer a refresher on accommodations under the ADA. They will answer your questions including:

What are accommodations exactly and why are they offered?
When do you have to provide them?
When can you say no?
Isn’t that what MA PFML is for?? And more!

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience features Exhibition Hub’s award-winning, 4K digital mapping techniques through which guests are fully enveloped in Monet’s brilliant and contemplative works. This breathtaking experience goes even further to immerse guests into Monet’s life by placing them in stunning re-creations of Monet’s creative atelier and his luscious gardens at Giverny, while also taking guests on an unparalleled virtual reality journey where they can break the plane of his most famous paintings and explore the magnificent landscapes that inspired Monet’s works.

Ginny's Helping Hand, Inc., a food pantry and thrift shop located on Mechanic Street dedicated to providing a “Hand Up” to those in need, will hold its Second Annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 26, at 6 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Road, Fitchburg.

The event will feature the murder mystery performance, “A High School Reunion…with a Deadly Twist,” presented by Brickroad Productions. In addition to an interactive mystery experience, a cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction will be provided.

Tickets are $85 per person or $650 per table. All ticket sales and sponsorships will benefit the organization’s programs and services, which include providing groceries for more than 1,800 households and 5,000 individuals every month.

This year’s event is in partnership with the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Institute Class of 2025, which selected Ginny’s as their community beneficiary.

September 28th 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Dance with us for free on the plaza! Step out of the office and onto the dance floor!

Come join us on the Carroll Plaza for a fun and unique outdoor dancing experience. Worcester Salsa instructors – Ray Gonzalez and Rebeccah Sonn will lead participants in vibrant Salsa classes where everybody is welcome!
The first hour of class will be instructional and is perfect for beginners. There are no partners required as we rotate all the leaders and followers. It’s a great way for everyone to get connected with the dancing! Experienced dancers are encouraged to join this first hour as well, to help with some instruction as well as to just have fun. The second hour of class will be more free form dancing, using the skills that were just learned to put everything into practice.

Folks are welcome to join at anytime during the class and jump in! Whether you’ve been dancing for years or just want to try it out please join us on the Plaza and have a Salsa experience that is ALIVE AND KICKING!

NOTE: The class on Sunday September 28 will take place immediately before The Hanover Theatre welcomes Los Angeles Azules to our Main Stage. Come dance and then enjoy the show!

Decisions regarding weather cancellations will be made by 6 pm the day before and posted to the event page.

About Salsa Worcester:
Salsa Worcester is a local Latin dance company that has been teaching in the community for 20 years. Ray and Rebeccah teach with a relaxed instructional format that makes Salsa dancing fun to learn.

Join thousands of participants on Sunday, Sept. 28, at Polar Park for the 27th annual UMass Cancer Walk!

The event celebrates patients, family members, health care providers, researchers, sponsors, volunteers—and you—with a superhero theme. By raising money and walking with us, you have the “power” to make a real difference for those facing cancer. Superheroes will make appearances and participants are encouraged to dress up as superheroes.

Your fundraising efforts are vital to the researchers and physician-scientists at UMass Chan, helping to fuel innovative research and bring new therapies to life.

Be a superhero for cancer research! Register as an individual, start a team or make a donation today.

Sponsor the UMass Cancer Walk
Is your business looking to make a meaningful impact in the community? Sponsor the UMass Cancer Walk and help advance vital cancer research and clinical trials—adult and pediatric—right here in central Massachusetts.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to fit your organization’s goals and budget. Learn more at umasscancerwalk.org/sponsorship.

A Great Day of Fun for a Great Cause!
The proceeds from the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament go directly to fund the annual Chamber Scholarship Program. The Chamber’s School-Business Partnership has contributed over $375,000 in scholarships to Auburn seniors heading to college and trade school.

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience features Exhibition Hub’s award-winning, 4K digital mapping techniques through which guests are fully enveloped in Monet’s brilliant and contemplative works. This breathtaking experience goes even further to immerse guests into Monet’s life by placing them in stunning re-creations of Monet’s creative atelier and his luscious gardens at Giverny, while also taking guests on an unparalleled virtual reality journey where they can break the plane of his most famous paintings and explore the magnificent landscapes that inspired Monet’s works.

Are you ready to lead your organization into the future? Amid ongoing change, equip yourself with the insights and strategies to lead your business or organization, advise your clients and customers, and take care of your employees. In this two-part educational symposium, open to business, nonprofit and public sector professionals, we’ll explore economic and public policy trends, as well as insights into employee mental health, wellness and workers compensation.

This is an annual global leadership event with world-class leaders. Created to share leadership principles and personal growth techniques to CHANGE YOUR WORLD!

Gear up to supercharge your leadership prowess in this immersive 4-hour event, overflowing with transformative leadership strategies and personal advancement tactics distilled from decades of proven instruction.

Whether you're guiding a sprawling corporation, or striving to elevate those in your life, Live2Lead 2025 promises to bestow you with game-changing insights for constructing a dynamic action blueprint, fueling your leadership journey with an invigorated passion and dedication!

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience features Exhibition Hub’s award-winning, 4K digital mapping techniques through which guests are fully enveloped in Monet’s brilliant and contemplative works. This breathtaking experience goes even further to immerse guests into Monet’s life by placing them in stunning re-creations of Monet’s creative atelier and his luscious gardens at Giverny, while also taking guests on an unparalleled virtual reality journey where they can break the plane of his most famous paintings and explore the magnificent landscapes that inspired Monet’s works.

Stay Ahead of Cyber Criminals
Cyber threats are evolving fast, and businesses must stay informed to stay protected. Join us for a powerful morning of expert insights, practical tools, and actionable strategies to help safeguard your organization from cyber-attacks, fraud, and data breaches.

Our panel features top cybersecurity professionals who will share trends, tools, and tips tailored for business owners and managers:

Meg Speranza: Resiliency Program Manager, MassCyberCenter
Emily Greenwood: President & Owner, EKG Networking, Inc.
Peter Marshall: CPCU, CIC, AU, Marshall Insurance Agency, Inc.
Patrick Tracey: Partner, Saul Ewing LLP Boston
Sean Carter: President & CEO, NEACH
Kevin R. Powers: Faculty Director & Lecturer-in-Law for the Master of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity, Risk & Governance, Boston College Law School

Join the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) for our next Downtown Worcester Community Meeting on Friday, October 10, from 9 to 10 am at Worcester Idea Lab!

Opened in 2015 as part of the $42 million redevelopment project at 20 Franklin Street, spearheaded by WBDC, the Idea Lab was created as part of an effort to increase innovation and build community in Downtown Worcester. Their collaborative workspace model includes memberships for startups, side projects, existing companies, nonprofits, and universities to help drive innovative development through collaboration across multiple sectors

As always, there will also be complimentary coffee and refreshments from a Downtown restaurant.

Our Downtown Worcester Community Meetings are always free and open to the public. Please bring along your Downtown colleagues, customers, clients, and neighbors!

Worcester, MA, are you ready to indulge? Get set for an epic culinary adventure on Saturday, October 11th, from 12 PM to 5 PM at the Worcester Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, on Worcester Common! Feast on mouthwatering delights from over 20 of the city's favorite food trucks, and don't forget to grab a cold one – we've got regional and national craft beers, plus other refreshing beverages to keep you hydrated. Plus, there will be a local artisan market featuring one-of-a-kind crafts and goods.
This 2025 festival promises a day filled with food, drinks, lawn games, music, shopping, and endless fun for everyone in the family.

Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now! Advance online tickets are just $5, with prices increasing to $10 at the gate. Discounted ticket packages also available online, in advance only!

For discounted tickets, packages and more information, visit our website:
https://www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/worcester

Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience features Exhibition Hub’s award-winning, 4K digital mapping techniques through which guests are fully enveloped in Monet’s brilliant and contemplative works. This breathtaking experience goes even further to immerse guests into Monet’s life by placing them in stunning re-creations of Monet’s creative atelier and his luscious gardens at Giverny, while also taking guests on an unparalleled virtual reality journey where they can break the plane of his most famous paintings and explore the magnificent landscapes that inspired Monet’s works.