Use your creative skills to decorate a cupcake inspired by your favorite book, graphic novel, or comic. We’ll provide the cupcakes, icing & toppings, and you provide the creativity. You may bring props or “special edible” toppings to create your masterpiece. Prizes will be given out by ‘Special Guest’ judges at the end of the night!
Supported by the Friends of the Fitchburg Public Library.
Free, dinner will be served, and open only to teens aged 13-18.
Location: Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main Street. Because the library will be closed during this event, teens should arrive and leave by the Youth Library doors on Newton Place.
On Wednesday April 4, 2018, Mayor Stephen L. DiNatale of the City of Fitchburg and representatives from the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association (JATA) traveled on the Fitchburg commuter rail line into Boston to highlight the importance of the MBTA rail service to North Central Massachusetts. Gerald Francis, president and Linda Dillon, director of customer experience from Keolis accompanied the delegation from downtown Fitchburg into North Station. The ride provided ample time to discuss the positives and negatives about the line as it currently stands, as well as opportunities for future partnerships.
“It was important for the city to have met with Keolis to discuss the commuter rail and its impact on Fitchburg” said Mayor DiNatale. “Fitchburg is fortunate to have two stops on the line. With the investment and updates Keolis is making to their infrastructure, it is imperative to build these relationships so we can continue our work promoting our city throughout the Commonwealth.”
Infrastructure, reverse commuting, social media outreach, commute length, connecting with local businesses, and future partnerships were all topics discussed while being able to experience the train first hand. The discussion also focused on efficiency and the customer experience, including using social media to communicate any delays beforehand to riders. The MBTA’s Fitchburg line has recently been receiving updates all along the track that has made it one of the most efficient tracks; however the construction has affected commuters by creating occasional delays in service.
“The Ski Train” has been an effective partnership over the past few years promoting ski season at Wachusett Mountain to those in Greater Boston. During the winter months on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the MBTA runs special trains on the Fitchburg Line that are equipped with ski and snowboard racks, making the commute to the slopes easy and comfortable. Boston has the highest skier per capita for any major city in the US, which makes promotions of the Ski Train as well as skiing overall a great market. Attracting university students from the city to enjoy the amenities of the region for all four seasons was also a main topic of discussion.
“Tourism is important to the future of North Central Massachusetts and plays an increasingly important role in our local economy” said Roy Nascimento, president & CEO of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce and the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association. “Many visitors are coming from Boston and the commuter rail provides us greater access to individuals who otherwise wouldn’t be able to make it to our region and experience our unique destinations.”
As traffic around Greater Boston continues to grow, and millennials are becoming more reliant on public transportation, commuter rail provides the possibility of being a key driver in the continued growth of North Central Massachusetts.
The trip and discussions with Keolis leadership were organized by the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, Johnny Appleseed Trail Association and the Office of the Mayor of Fitchburg in an effort to facilitate partnerships and explore ways to better improve the Fitchburg Rail Line for the benefit of residents and businesses.
· Would you like to make an impact on the life of a young person in your community?
· Would you like to help develop career readiness skills for the next generation?
Our Model
Leominster Center for Excellence is a small innovation high school in the Leominster Public Schools, and a Big Picture Learning School. We believe that students learn best when they engage in authentic, rigorous and important work, both in school and with adults in the community. Two days per week students work with a mentor in the community in an internship of their choosing. Students use their interests and passions develop authentic projects that give them a sense of how their interests play out in the real world and help them prepare for college and career. We measure students’ progress and readiness for graduation by assessing the growth of skills in five learning domains, successful participation in key experiences, and demonstration of careful preparation for continued success after graduation from LCE.
Get Involved!
Host a student for an informational interview. Invite a student to your place of work to have a conversation about who you are and what you do.
Invite a student for a Shadow Day. Give a young person an opportunity to spend the day with you in order to learn more about your professional environment.
Become a mentor. Share your knowledge of your profession. In turn, students will develop projects that will have value for you and your workplace. In addition building stronger ties in the community, mentoring will give you the satisfaction of helping a young person develop important workplace skills.
FREE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
COMMUNITY DAY
Saturday May 19, 2018
10:30am – 1:30pm (rain or shine)
Healthy Living & Wellness Information
Teddy Bear Clinic by HealthAlliance
Fitchburg Family Practice
Screenings
Food Trucks available for food purchases
Raffles
Demonstrations including:
– Fitchburg Fire Department Fire Safety Trailer
– UMass Memorial Life Flight
– Simonds-Hurd Complementary Care
– Free chair massage and reiki
Giveaways
…and much more!
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital
Burbank Campus
275 Nichols Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Questions? Call 978-466-2341
Event
5K G R E A T F U T U R E S
RUN
WALK
JUNE 10, 2018
and
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster
365 Lindell Ave, Leominster, MA
Date: Sunday, June 10
Race Day Registration: 9:00 am
Race Start Time: 10:30 am
Pre- Registration Fee:
▪ Adults 18+ ($30)
▪ Seniors 60 + ($10)
▪ Masters 40+ ($30)
▪ Elementary, Middle
and High School ($15)
▪ Corporate Cup: visit greatfutures5k.com/corporatecup
Race Day Registration Fee: $40
Fun, community event open to children, teens and adults!
Fundraiser to directly bene t the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster.
WILL YOU HELP SUPPORT GREAT FUTURES?
Free T-Shir t
and BBQ
for participants!
Contact:
Kelly Hartnett
(978) 534-8358 x11
khartnett@bgc .org
REGISTER ONLINE:
GreatFutures5k.com
A special Journey for a Cure Event will be held to support the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. The event will be held in Clinton MA and will provide everyone the opportunity do their part and take personal action in the fight against cancer.
Entertainment will be provided by The Great Escape, A Journey Tribute Band. Learn more about the band at http://www.thegreatescapemusic.com Tickets are $15.00 and they include food/snacks. We will also have raffles, t-shirts, and other items for sale throughout the night.
Last year, Leominster Credit Union’s Willie’s Warrior’s was one of top Fundraisers and raised over $8,000.00 for the event. The total combined donations from Leominster Credit Union since becoming involved with the Gardner Relay for Life has just been over $80,000.00. The event will be held at Breakaway Billiards in Clinton MA on Saturday, May 5th at 8pm.
Anyone desiring to “fight back” may do so by participating in our event or by visiting our website at www.willieswarriors.org Many local business have reached out supporting this cause. Lydia Vazquez states “Events like this cannot happen without the help of small businesses and the community”. Please visit our website for a list of our sponsors. Attending the event or making a donation helps the American Cancer Society achieve its mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against the disease.
The event will be hosted by Willie’s Warriors. An organization created by Lydia Vazquez who currently resides in Lancaster MA. She created the group to remember her father, Wilfredo Vazquez-Pol who lost his 10 year battle against cancer on April 8, 2010. This event marks the 8th year anniversary of his death. Lydia Vazquez and Breakaway Billiards have been hosting this event for 8 years. Lydia states “The event is successful because it is not just about my dad, we honor several other “Warriors”, all local members of the community, we all come out to remember many of our loved one through this group. Lydia Vazquez is the Assistant Vice President of Residential Lending at Leominster Credit Union.
See our website and facebook page to learn more about our Willie’s Warriors. Information about purchasing tickets is available by calling 508-414-7421, at Breakaway Billiards in Clinton, Ciccone Family Fitness and Anytime Fitness in Clinton MA. Tickets can also be purchased from any Willie’s Warrior Team Member.
The North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation and Avidia Bank are holding two business workshops on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 aimed at assisting potential and existing entrepreneurs.
These free workshops are approximately two and a half hours each and are being held in partnership with the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, SCORE and NewVue Communities. Both workshops will be held at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce office, 860 South Street, Fitchburg, MA.
Session I:Fundamentals in Planning, Preparing, and Financing Your Business will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will focus on evaluating and understanding the fundamentals of owning one’s own business. Information on how to get started, where and how to get financing and the loan application process will be presented. Registration begins at 8:00. Continental breakfast will be provided for all participants. Presented by Bob Aspell, SCORE
Session II:Understanding the Purpose of Financial Statements and How They Can Help Determine the Health of Your Business will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will focus on understanding a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. The workshop will also explain how a small business owner can anticipate financial needs in order to operate his/her business more efficiently. Registration begins at 11:30. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Presented by Bob Aspell, SCORE
