Join us for this FREE EVENT. Main St. will come alive with the sound of 15+ LIVE PERFORMANCES on streets and storefronts.
Food Trucks! Family Activities! Interactivie Art! Fun!
Happening right after the Blacksmith Festival in rain or shine.
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Eligible loan participants may include any existing venture or new venture that proposes to add value and diversification to the business climate of the North of Main neighborhood and/or create jobs in the community. Special consideration will be made to restaurants, specialty foods, shoe and apparel stores, art galleries, entertainment coffeehouses, and creative-based businesses including graphic design, music and video production. Loans made can be used for working capital, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and refinancing of business credit card debt. The interest rates are flexible, but generally close to the current fixed market rate.
The organizations anticipate that the collaboration will support 3-6 loans to North of Main businesses that will mitigate lender risk and reduce borrowing costs for businesses and create 1-2 new businesses on Main Street through start-up costs supported by the fund.
“We are excited to partner with ReImagine North of Main to expand economic opportunity in the community,” said Roy M. Nascimento, IOM, President and CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. “This collaboration will allow the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation the ability to provide more microloans to small and emerging businesses and support collective efforts in the community focused on economic development.”
The collaboration also seeks to engage with the private sector and municipal plans to connect financing resources with opportunities in and around the North of Main to improve entrepreneurship.
“Fitchburg’s downtown, through the many efforts of our City, community partners, and the business community, is on the rise thanks to coordinated efforts like this,” said Patricia Pistone, ReImagine North of Main Coordinator and Vice President of Planning at Montachusett Opportunity Council. “We hope these funds can be used to further investment in Main Street by attracting unique new businesses. ReImagine North of Main is very excited to be a part of an opportunity that will contribute to the long-term success of the City and, more importantly, its residents.”
The funding originated from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Working Cities Challenge Initiative, a grant program designed to advance collaborative leadership in smaller, postindustrial cities to transform the lives of their low-income residents. ReImagine North of Main received $150,000 in tactical funds to support strategies to support the revitalization of the downtown area and surrounding neighborhood.
This financing initiative was developed to support the City of Fitchburg’s efforts to support downtown revitalization. Tom Skwierawski, the City of Fitchburg’s Executive Director of Planning and Community Development, stated that “Fitchburg is a place that cultivates entrepreneurship, a place where prospective businesses feel they can make their dreams a reality. We will continue our efforts to become more business-friendly and are happy to join with committed partners—like ReImagine and the North Central Massachusetts Chamber—who, through programs like this, will help us make it happen.”
For additional information or to inquire about a loan, please call 978.353.7607 or visit www.choosenorthcentral.com
Chef ’s Selection of German Appetizers
Boston Lager
Bratwurst Soup
Bohemian Pilsner
Apple Fennel Salad, Cider Vinaigrette
Bread Basket with Pumpernickel & Rye Breads
Honey Rye Pale Ale
Pan Seared Scallops with Pork Belly Jam
Maple Red Ale
Chipotle Cinnamon Rubbed Bone-in Center Cut Pork Chop
Chef ’s Selection of Accompaniments
Oktoberfest
Pumpkin Mousse, Whipped Cream &Toasted Pumpkin Seed
20 Pounds of Pumpkin Ale
Freshly Brewed Coffee & Assorted Teas
Sam Adams Utopia
Seasonal Music by DJ Vision
Friday, October 20, 2017 • 6:00 p.m. Registration • 6:30 p.m. Reception • 7:00 p.m. Dinner
$55.00 Per Person • $100.00 Per Couple • $450.00 Per Table of Ten
Prices include tax and administrative fees. Limited number of overnight rooms available at a discounted rate.
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150 Great Wolf Drive • Fitchburg, MA 01420
Per person
(includes tax and gratuity)
Per person
(includes tax and gratuity)
Sunday, December 10, 2017 and
Saturday, December 16, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
After breakfast, join us in the lobby for The Forest Friends Show,
Treat your family to a holiday breakfast!
Children ages 4-10:
$18.00
$12.00
Snowland Song and our Hot Chocolate Station!
Breakfast Buffet Menu
• Chilled orange, apple & cranberry juices
• Fresh fruit salad
• Assorted cold cereals with skim & 2% milk
• Farm fresh scrambled eggs
• Fresh biscuits with sausage gravy
• Belgian waffle station with traditional & creative kid toppings
• Crisp smoked bacon & sausage
• Home fried potatoes
• Freshly brewed coffee and assorted teas
Space is limited! Reserve today at 978.516.0155
or via email at .
TREAT YOUR STAFF TO A HOLIDAY DINNER AT
GREAT WOLF LODGE® NEW ENGLAND/FITCHBURG
Reception is from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy the feel of a big holiday party
for a small holiday price. Party includes:
• Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
• Dinner buffet with a dessert station
• DJ and dancing
• Santa appearance with prizes
• Attendees will receive a voucher for 4 water park
passes to be used on a future date
Seats available Friday, December 8
and Friday, December 15, 2017.
$59.00 Per Person Includes tax and gratuity
Overnight suites available at a discounted rate.
Reserve now. Contact group sales at 978.516.0146
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to reserve your space today!
RESERVE NOW
greatwolf.com/meetings
$39.00 Per Person Includes tax and gratuity
Treat your staff to a holiday luncheon
at Great Wolf Lodge®.
Attendees will receive a voucher for 4 water park passes
to be used on a future date
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Come and enjoy the feel of a big holiday party for a
small holiday price. Enter to win some fabulous prizes
given out by Santa himself!
Seats available Fridays, December 1,
December 8 and December 15, 2017.
Overnight suites available at a discounted rate.
Contact group sales at 978.516.0146 or
to
reserve your space today!
“We are excited to bring back the music tent again this year” said Roy Nascimento, President of the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association. “Our bands set the mood as people flock to the farm from all over New England for some old fashioned country fun.”
Saturday September 2, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fern and Friends
Fern has been a familiar face in the local music scene for over 20 years. She coordinates the music for all the festivals at the Red Apple Farm. Her passion is to help the local music scene to grow by introducing new talent as well as keeping the local “legends” we all know and love up on stage!
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Jared Moore
Jared holds a place in the Hard Rock scene in New England. He will be setting down his bass to perform some familiar classic tunes as well as some originals on his guitar!
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Grin Whistle
Grin Whistle is a Massachusetts-based folk band infusing bluegrass, Americana and roots rock with artful storytelling. They keep emphasis on eclectic and high-energy live performances by melodically combining delicate storytelling with foot-stomping grooves.
1:00 p.m. -1:45 p.m. Ray Hendricks
Local singer songwriter Ray is definitely a Red Apple Farm favorite
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Green Sisters
Their music ranges from Celtic, bluegrass, barbershop and blues to originals. It is no wonder why the Green Sisters have become a local favorite!
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Henry and the Sweet Bourbon Daddies
Back by popular demand, these folks share their love with some good old time back porch music. This year’s featured guests are sure to bring the house down with a foot stompin’ hootenanny, like no other!
Sunday, September 3, 2017
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Wootan Firebox
First Time at the Farm…these guys will get your feet stomping and will have you geared up and ready for the Fiddlers!
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fiddle Contest
Contestant check in starts at noon
Cash Prizes Awarded. No Registration Fee to Participate.
The 3rd Annual FiddleFest, one of the most popular musical segments of the Appleseed Country Fair returns on Sunday, September 3rd. FiddleFest is one of the largest fiddle competitions in New England and promises to be a lot of fun!
This is a North American Fiddlers Judges Association (NAFJA) sanctioned Fiddle Contest. NAFJA has been providing skilled judging for fiddle contests throughout New England and other parts of the Northeast since 1977. It is most important to have judges whom the fiddlers can trust to provide knowledgeable, fair and unbiased adjudication. Because of their training and experiences, NAJFA judges can do just that.
Monday, September 4, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mike Martin
Mike Martin has been singing and playing guitar for about a year, and plays mostly 90s rock.
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. The Stone Line
Members are Jen Spingla and Jason Duda of Violet Maze, Doug MacLeod of The Barrett Anderson Band, Joshua Hill of Grin Whistle
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Andy Fichtel / Scotty Monette Duo
These two guys will no doubt keep you smiling and grooving! You will find them sitting in with in several different bands and working with the best musicians around! Don’t miss them!
For more information check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/1282705238435317 or by visiting at www.visitnorthcentral.com/event/6th-annual-appleseed-country-fair/.
The Appleseed Country Fair will feature over 50 vendors that range from artisans and crafters to food, beer and wine. There are even vendors just for the kids like face painting and marshmallow shooters! Speaking of the kids we will have a brand new kid’s area that will feature crafts, activities, animals and a rock climbing wall.
Live music will be entertaining the crowds all weekend and on Sunday we will be holding our 3rd annual FiddleFest, one of the largest fiddle competitions in New England. Last year we had 27 fiddlers with ages ranging from 5 to 68, and we are expecting bigger numbers for this year!
Also, the fair is bringing back the Human John Deere Tractor Pull Competition! Competitors will be pulling full sized farm tractors with nothing but their own strength. Tractors will range from garden tractors for the kids to massive full size tractors for the adults who really want to test their strength. On Monday, the fair will also feature a display of World War II era vehicles and memorabilia, including a tank! On Saturday and Sunday, RC Excitement will host remote control car races throughout the day for fairgoers.
We would like to thank our sponsors, Red Apple Farm, The Gardner Ale House, CrossFit 696, The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, and Padula Brothers – John Deere for making this event possible.
There will be a $10 per car parking donation with all proceeds going to the Athol Firefighters Association, Phillipston Firefighters Association and the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association.
For more information check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/1282705238435317 or by visiting at www.visitnorthcentral.com/event/6th-annual-appleseed-country-fair/.
To mark the 25ta Anniversary of its annual Labor Day Clearance Sale en MTNside Ski & Ride Shop (September 1-4ta), this year Wachusett Mountain Ski Area has expanded the weekend to include a huge variety of extra events and activities.
In addition the sale which features deals up to 60% off, this year’s Labor Day celebration includes a Mountain Music & Craft Beer Party on Saturday (12-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm) and Monday (12-3 pm). Featured lives bands (with no cover charge) are Way Up South and Little Sugar & the Big Spoonful on Sat.; We & the Dawg and The Curtis Mayflower on Sun.; and Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse and August First on Mon. The Craft Beer Party will feature more than a dozen top local and regional craft brews (featuring Wachusett, Switchback, Goose Island, Wormtown, Harpoon, Stony Creek, NBPT, Blue Point and many others) – who will also be competing for Wachusett’s new “Taste to Tap” Competition. The beer with the most number one votes on the special “Top Tap” ballot will earn preferred tap position in the newly renovated Coppertop Lounge for the winter plus a special “Top Tap” trophy to display at their brewery and other prizes.
The celebration will also include a Mountain BBQ; Food Trucks; Family Fun activities (including a kids’ ski deck, moonbounce, facepaining and more. Wachusett’s scenic SkyRide will also be in operation al weekend offering chairlift rides to the summit.
The Labor Day Clearance Sale offer savings up to 60% on select items. Deals on ski and snowboard equipment and apparel – savings on Adult ski/binding packages; Demo gear; shells & jackets; 30-40% off skis & boots; 35% off snowboards & boots; and incredible savings on children’s rentals, lease packages and ski/binding packages.
For details, visit www.wachusett.com
Lecture Series
FREE
Friday, September 8, 2017
8 – 9am
Presented by:
Kristen Cooney from Tufts Medicare Preferred
Please join us for an informative discussion about Medicare. Learn how Medicare
works, when and how to enroll and about Medicare Parts A, B, C, & D.
A question and answer portion will follow the presentation
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton
99 Erdman Way
Leominster, MA 01453
A light breakfast will be served
This is a free event, but registration is required. To register or for
more information, contact Kathy Boudreau,
or 978-466-4516.
www.healthalliance.
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