News from our members

The MWCC Foundation is pleased to present Draw The Line: A tribute to Aerosmith for a one night only concert event.

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The music of “The bad boys from Boston” is coming to town for one night only,

Friday October 27th and you don’t want to miss this great opportunity to be a part of a rocking evening at the Mount!

 

The MWCC Foundation is pleased to present Draw The Line: A tribute to Aerosmith for a one night only concert event.

Hailing from Boston, Mass, Draw the Line has a career, now spanning almost fifteen years that has taken them all over the world. During a January 1998 interview, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler singled out Draw the Line as the best of the Aerosmith tribute bands. They are the only tribute band who has been featured on the Official Aerosmith Website as well as that of Aerosmith’s Official Fan Club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves it is no wonder that Draw the Line is recognized as a one-of-a-kind, a caliber that is unparalleled in the tribute genre.

You will definitely want to Walk This Way to this must-see event and party like a rock star at the Mount!

 

The evening’s proceeds will benefit scholarships for deserving students. Thanks to supporters like you, more than $1,500,000 has been distributed in student support over the last five years, making it possible for hundreds of students to realize their aspiration of earning a college degree.  Foundation scholarships assist MWCC students with tuition, books and supplies. Your support has, and can continue to make, a positive difference in the lives of MWCC students and an economic impact on our region.

Several sponsorship opportunities are available as well as VIP packages that include a special pre-concert party!

 

Please contact the MWCC Foundation Office at (978)630-9387, czottoli@mwcc.mass.edu for additional information. We looked forward to seeing you there.

Less Than Two Weeks to Register for Classes

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A+ Firearms Training of MA is running the following classes at the South Fitchburg Hunting and Fishing Club in Townsend.  NOW is the time to register for the following classes if you simply want to know more about firearms, or apply for your LTC (LIcense to Carry), or better your skill at arms to defend yourself or your family.

 

Saturday, October 21, 2017
Home Firearm Safety (with Live-Fire Segment) — 9am – 4:30pm
$125

 

Sunday, October 22, 2017
Advanced Handgun Level-1 — 9am – 1pm
$90
Prerequisites:  Currently active LTC; non-closing OWB holster and carry belt; eye and ear protection; 100 rounds of factory-made ammunition.

 

Friday, November 3, 2017
Handgun Selection — 8am – 1pm (Note new class time)
$110
Prerequisite:  Firearm Safety course approved by us

 

Sunday, November 5, 2017
Advanced Handgun Level-2 — 9am – 2pm
$110
Prerequisites:  Satisfactory completion of Advanced Handgun Level-1; Currently active LTC; non-closing OWB holster and carry belt; eye and ear protection; three magazines or two speed loaders; 150 rounds of factory-made ammunition.

 

Classes run rain or shine.  So dress accordingly when attending a class.

 

IMPORTANT:  Call A+ Firearms Training of MA to register for classes or acquire more information.  Payment in full must be made at least five days prior to the class date.  Payment may be made by credit card, personal check, or cash (must coordinate a drop-off location for cash).  NO REFUNDS less than five days before class.

WACHUSETT BUILDS ON WALLY SUCCESS WITH NEW “WALLY JUICE”

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Massachusetts Craft Brewer Launches 2nd New England IPA Under Wally Franchise

 

Coming off the most successful brand introduction in company history, Wachusett Brewing Company is following up the launch of their highly touted New England IPA Wally with Wally Juice.  “Juice” will be a hazier, juicier, more intense flavor profile entrant in to the much buzzed about New England IPA category.  Juice combines a crisp, acidic hop character balanced out with the sweetness of an all-natural blood orange infusion, creating a unique, reddish hued interpretation of the style.

 

“Wally has exceeded our wildest expectations” said Christian McMahan, President of Wachusett Brewing Company. “We have finally been able to ramp up production to meet demand in our core markets and are just now able to open up new states who have been waiting for Wally.”

 

“Our brewers deserve all the credit for making such a fantastic beer in Wally.  Then to go right back to work and push the boundaries of the style to create the next evolution in Wally Juice is amazing”. McMahan concluded.

Juice will be released on draft only starting the 1st week of October and in 16oz. cans in early November.  Wally Juice is 7% ABV and 70 IBUs.

 

For more information about Wachusett Brewing Company, visit www.wachusettbrew.com

About Wachusett Brewing Company

The company produces a diverse, award-winning line of beers ranging from their best-selling Blueberry Ale to their latest introduction, the highly-rated Wally, a New England Style IPA. WBC is the second largest packaging brewer in Massachusetts and was one of the top 10 fastest growing craft breweries in the US in 2016.

Hi- res images and samples are available by contacting Caitlin Morse, (978) 549-7714, caitlin@wachusettbrew.com

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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The Tiana Angelique Notice Foundation was established in 2009 after the tragic death of 25 year-old Tiana Notice due to domestic violence.  Since then, Tiana’s parents have worked tirelessly to support the fight against domestic violence through legislative changes, education and support.
Visit our website and follow us on social media for information about:

·         Resources

·         Education

·         Upcoming events

·         Camera systems for high risk situations

Cassandra Abramson Recipient of “ToGetHerThere” Award

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“ToGetHerThere Awards”
Girl Scouts Announce Local Girl Leadership Champions
RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED AT NOVEMBER 3RD LUNCHEON

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) is
pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural ToGetHerThere Awards. The five
ToGetHerThere Award recipients have a shared vision of creating a culture of creativity
and caring, where young women feel confident in their ability to work hard, dream big,
and face with courage any obstacle that stands in the way of making their dreams come
true. The winners have affected hundreds of lives and serve as role models for other
organizations grappling with how to support under served members in their
communities.

“The ToGetHerThere Award winners embody western Massachusetts’ spirit of courage
and determination”, says Pattie Hallberg, GSCWM CEO. “We are humbled and inspired
by their efforts. These individuals remind us that we all hold the power to inspire hope
and build up communities. We all can be a force for good.”
The 2017 ToGetHerThere Awardees were selected from five categories by a panel of
business, community and civic leaders.

The awardees are:
Entrepreneur – Cassandra Abramson
President & Founder, ECi Stores
Financial Literacy – Amy Roberts
Vice President of Human Resources, Balise Auto Group
Health & Wellness – Katie Gauvin
Regional Safety Director, SODEXO/ Major, Logistics Readiness Squadron 104th Fighter
Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base
Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout – Timothy Murphy, Esq.
Partner, Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.
STEM – Martha Baker
Associate Dean, College of Natural Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts will honor the winners at the
ToGetHerThere Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 3, at the Tower Square Hotel
(formerly the Springfield Marriott). Tickets are $50 each or tables of 10 for $500.
To order tickets and for more info on each awardee visit the Girl Scout website,
http://www.gscwm.org/en/events/special-events/TGHTA.html or contact Melanie Bonsu,
413-584-2602 ext. 3623 or mbonsu@gscwm.org.

About Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts serves over 8,000 girls in grades K through 12 with
the strong support of 3,800 adult volunteers in 186 towns and cities in central and western
Massachusetts. Girl Scouts’ mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the
world a better place. Since 1912, girls have explored new fields of knowledge, learned valuable skills, and
developed strong core values through Girl Scouts. Today, Girl Scouts is, as it always has been, the
organization best positioned to help girls develop important leadership skills they need to become
successful adults.
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Janet Belsky promoted to Senior Vice President

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Leominster Credit Union recently announced that Janet L. Belsky was promoted to Senior Vice President / Marketing. Belsky joined the LCU Team in March 2010 as the Vice President of Marketing.

“I am pleased to announce that Janet Belsky has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing. This appointment is in recognition of her exceptional work and dedication,” stated John J. O’Brien, LCU President & CEO.  “Janet is a true marketing professional.  She has done an outstanding job of transitioning the LCU marketing department into an innovative, effective, data-driven enterprise.  In addition to her marketing expertise, Janet consistently displays excellent leadership and teamwork skills.”

According to O’Brien, “In addition to her management of  the Marketing and Financial Literacy departments, she will be undertaking a new initiative which will build on the LCU brand promise and make it a vital part of what LCU does across the organization on a daily basis.  As Leominster Credit Union continues to position itself to be the financial institution of choice in the communities it serves, Janet and her team will play a vital role in communicating the LCU message to both existing, and new members.”

Belsky has worked in marketing and public relations for more than three decades. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public relations from Salem State University and is a graduate of The Institute for Financial Studies. She resides with her family in Beverly, MA.

Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a full range of deposit, lending and other financial services. Headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, LCU is proud to claim nearly 50,000 members and more than $600 million in assets. LCU has seven branch locations in Leominster, Worcester, Clinton, Holden, Sterling and North Leominster with ATM services at all branch locations. LCU also provides 24 hour banking via Mobile and Online services. Visit leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.

The Fitchburg Public Library is hosting a discussion of this year’s Community Read book

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The Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street, is hosting a discussion of this year’s Community Read book:  The Girls of Atomic City: the Untold Story of the Women who Helped Win World War Two by Denise Kiernan on Tuesday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m.

 

This book discussion will be led by Fitchburg State University professor Robert Carr (Communications Media) and his students.  Copies of the book are available at the library, but the topic is so intriguing that you will enjoy the discussion even if you haven’t read the book.

 

There will be other Community Read events throughout the fall and spring, and the author Denise Kiernan will be speaking at the University on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

 

For more information about this and other Library events, call the Library at 978-829-1783.

Join Us for the 3rd Annual A Toast to Hope Event

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Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts’ A Toast to Hope event will be held on Thursday, October 19th at the Devens Common Center, 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA.  The wine, whiskey, craft beer, food & chocolate tasting event will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and will feature local distributors, chocolatiers, restaurants and breweries pouring and sharing some of the area’s finest spirits, cuisine, and desserts. A silent auction will also be featured.

Cost to attend the event is $30.00 per person for pre-purchased tickets.  Tickets may be purchased through the Habitat website, ncmhabitat.org, or by calling 978-348-2749.  Attendees must be 21+ to obtain a bracelet for featured pourings.

Numerous wine, beer, whiskey and food purveyors will be putting their best “tastes” forward, including Aaronapp Cellars with their Chenin Blanc, Carmenere-Malbec, Petite Sirah and Forest Gold Maple Wine, Martignetti’s United Liquors, Gilbert Distributors, Kobrand Wine & Spirits, Jack O’Lantern, Hardwick Vineyard & Winery, Firefly’s Bar-B-Que, Devens Common Center with a s’mores bar, 110 Grill, Shriver Job Corps with sashimi tuna, wontons and seaweed salad, The Natural Café, Bisousweet Confections with chocolate biscotti and treats, and Bootlegger Restaurant.   Sponsors for the event include DCU, Enterprise Bank and Pipe Plus.

 Join us for a night out and bring some friends along for a great Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts fundraising event and helping families seeking affordable homeownership right here in our region.

 

Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts 

Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts builds strength, security and self-reliance through shelter.  With volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat NCM builds and repairs simple, decent houses alongside our homeowner partner families.  In addition to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor into building their Habitat house and the houses of others. 90 percent of surveyed Habitat homeowners in 44 U.S. cities said they could not have owned a home without the help from Habitat.

Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, serving 25 towns and cities in North Central Massachusetts, including Acton, Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Boxborough, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Lancaster, Littleton, Lunenburg, Leominster, Maynard, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Stow, Townsend, and Westminster.  Habitat NCM also operates the Leominster ReStore which raises funds through the sale of discounted or recycled materials and furniture.  More information is available at www.ncmhabitat.org.

Let’s build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter – together.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH. Mount Wachusett Community College—Devens

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECH.
Mount Wachusett Community College—Devens
$1,400 (NO WAIVERS)
Tuesdays 5 – 10pm and Saturdays 9am – 2pm
November 7, 2017 through February 24, 2018
This class qualifies for GI Bill Benefits

Basic EMT training program is the basic course for Emergency Medical Technician/ambulance that follows the guidelines outlined by the United States Department of Health Education and Welfare in conjunction with the National Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation. This is a lecture, discussion, demonstration, and practical application of the knowledge and skill necessary to care for individuals who have life-threatening emergencies and injuries.

Course content covers but is not limited to common medical emergencies, childbirth, problems of children as patients, lifting and moving patients, environmental emergencies, and extrication from automobiles. This course satisfies the requirements for the psychomotor exam required by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medicine and the written exam administered by National Registry of EMT as an EMT-Basic. Student must attain a 73 or better grade average to qualify for the psychomotor and/or written exam. Instructor: Greg Lambert
Devens Campus, One Jackson Place, 27 Jackson Road, Devens, MA 01434
For Info And Registration: 978-630-9575
http://mwcc.3dcartstores.com/Basic-Emergency-Medical-Technician-EMT-Training-_p_1486.html