HOLIDAY BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
greatwolf.com/meetings
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
or
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!
The Johnny Appleseed Trail Association just released the music schedule for the 6th Annual Appleseed Country Fair. Running the full length of the fair we will have music on stage that ranges from blue grass and fiddlers to hard and 90s rock. Saturday and Monday will feature bands from all over New England, while Sunday is reserved for our fiddlers. Our FiddleFest is quickly turning into one of the biggest 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!
“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/.
Curves all over the world are having a 25th birthday party at the same time, Sept. 28th at 5:30pm. Open to the public, wine tasting, raffles and workouts.
On Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 the 6th Annual Appleseed Country Fair will kick off! The fair will be held at Red Apple Farm located at 455 Highland Avenue in Phillipston, MA and the hours will run from 10am-6pm on the 2nd, 10am-5pm on the 3rd and 10am-4pm on the 4th.
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 25th Anniversary of its annual Labor Day Clearance Sale at MTNside Ski & Ride Shop (September 1-4th), 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.
What’s Up Doc?
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.
at
The Bull Run 215 Great Road, Shirley, MA 01464
a special show: The Scott Willians Collection
A body of work from England. Join us for hors d’oeuvres.
Cash Bar.
Ebenezer Scrooge sums up his feelings about Christmas with a curmudgeonly “Bah! Humbug!” But he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. A Christmas Carol is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’s most well-known story. Proving its staying power with a decade long run at Madison Square Garden, A Christmas Carol is sure to be fun for the entire family!
DIRECTOR – David Allen Prescott
MUSIC DIRECTOR – David Twiss
CHOREOGRAPHER – Nicole Couture Skorb
CAST REQUIREMENTS – looking for 7 men, 5 women, several children; plus ensemble
(See character descriptions below).
WHERE AND WHEN
WHERE? Mount Wachusett Community College, room 182
WHEN? Adult auditions – Tuesday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 20 at 7:00PM sharp. Children’s auditions – Sunday, September 24 at 4PM. Possible callbacks Sunday, September 25 at 5PM.
*Punctuality will be noted and appreciated – no appointment needed
Prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability. Expect a dance/movement audition and readings from the script. (If you can tap dance, please bring tap shoes – this is not a requirement)
Performance Dates: November 24, 25, December 1, 2
at 8:00PM; November 26 and December 3 at 2:00pm
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule:
Sundays from 6PM to 9PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7PM to 10PM, beginning September 28
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Scrooge
A man who lost his father to creditors as a kid and has grown up heeding his father’s advice to save his money. Until he realizes how terrible he’s become, he is grumpy, unsympathetic man and has no time for anyone or anything.
Gender: Male; Age: 45 to 65; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Cratchit
A father and husband who cares deeply for his family, particularly his youngest son. He works hard to provide for them but is mistreated by his employer, Scrooge.
Gender: Male; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Cratchit
Tiny Tim’s mother and Mr. Cratchit’s wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she’s got.
Gender: Female; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Tiny Tim
Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit’s youngest son. He is crippled and sick, but is the definition of loving Christmas spirit. He constantly reminds his family that as long as they all have each other, they will be happy.
Gender: Male; Age: 9 to 12; Vocal range top: E5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Fred
Scrooge’s nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.
Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Present
A jovial, larger-than-life ghost who comes back to show Scrooge all the joy, love, and celebration he his missing out on while those around him celebrate Christmas. Actor doubles as Sandwichboard Man.
Gender: Male; Age: 35 to 45; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Ghost Of Christmas Past
An ever cheerful, sprightly ghost who comes back with the history book of Scrooge’s past to show him the events that led to his current state. Actor doubles as Lamplighter.
Gender: Male; Age: 40 to 60; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Blind Old Hag / Ghost Of Christmas Future
A beautiful, and terrifying wrath, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continue down the path he is currently treading.
Gender: Female; Age: 50 to 65; Vocal range top: G5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Marley
Scrooge’s former business partner who, before his death, was exactly like Scrooge. Comes back as a ghost in chains to warn Scrooge of how his life decisions will bind him in the afterlife.
Gender: Male; Age: 45 to 55; Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Scrooge’s Mother
Young Scrooge
Fan
Emily
Scrooge’s fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.
Gender: Female; Age: 18 to 25; Vocal range top: B5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Fezziwig
The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig’s wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.
Gender: Female; Age: 50 to 60; Vocal range top: A5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Fezziwig
A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge’s first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.
Gender: Male; Age: 55 to 65; Vocal range top: B5; Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Charity Elves; Bankers; Street Vendors; Sailors; Ghosts; Jailers; Clerks; Monks
This next class coming up, “NRA Home Firearm Safety (with Live-Fire Segment)”, was primarily scheduled during the week for all our real estate, salon, and shift people, or anyone who really needs to work weekends. It is a MA state prerequisite to apply for your LTC/FID.
This class is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30th and runs from 9am to 4:30pm.
COST: $125
LOCATION: South Fitchburg Hunting and Fishing Club
60 Warren Road
Townsend, MA 01469
For those who already have their LTCs, we have the Advanced Handgun Level-1 on Thursday, August 31st from 9am to 1pm.
COST: $90
LOCATION: South Fitchburg Hunting and Fishing Club
60 Warren Road
Townsend, MA 01469
You need your own equipment, including a non-closing OWB holster and 100 rounds of factory-made ammunition for this advanced handgun class.
To register for either of these classes call Bruce at 508-864-7473.
Five Wachusett Dirt Dawgs players were recognized by the Futures Collegiate Baseball League office on Wednesday afternoon, as the conference announced its 2017 All-FCBL teams. The individuals chosen for the First and Second teams are those who have showed excellent skill on the field throughout the 2017 summer season. The First team is comprised of 18 players: 13 from the East and five from the West. 21 players represent the Second Team: nine from the East and 12 from the West.
Zack Tower (Franklin Pierce) was the lone Dirt Dawgs on the first team with his appearance at first base/DH. Tower’s bat was the offensive driving force for the Wachusett offense. Earlier this off season, the Auburn native was named the FCBL MVP, and was one of the Collegiate Summer Baseball’s Top National hitters this summer. He paced the FCBL with a team record 18 homeruns and 50 RBI’s, while finishing in the top 15 in batting average with .319. Tower also lead the league with a 1.079 on-base percentage over the course of the season.
On the second team, Wachusett had four members represented. Bradley Wood (Northern Ill) maintained a .319 batting average, with five homeruns and 22 runs batted in. The Husky had 13 games this season with multiple hits, including a stretch of 8 out of 10 games that he had multiple hits. Joining Wood on the second team, was leadoff hitter Jack Gethings (Fairfield). Gethings had three five or more game hitting streak. He lead the Dirt Dawgs and finished 11th in the FCBL with his .323 batting average, which included five homeruns and 32 RBI. He finished eighth in the league with 23 walks, while also the third Wachusett player with 15 or more stolen bases.
Kyla Cala (Wagner) got the call to the second team with an outfield position. Cala batted .313 with five longballs and 27 RBI. In the field, he had a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage with 47 putouts and a pair of outfield assists. On the hill, Mike Demarest (Adephi) got the nod. In 20 appearances in the regular season, Demarest pitched 24.0 innings and had a team record 0.75 ERA with 32 strikeouts to just nine walks. All season long, the right hander only allowed one extra base hit to go along with one save.
The Fitchburg Historical Society has announced the date of its Annual Meeting, which will be Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.The meeting is open to the public, and free to attend.
The Fitchburg Historical Society has been welcoming the public to learn more about local history for 125 years. The Annual Meeting is a wonderful way for Fitchburg residents to learn something new about their city, and meet new people who are interested in local history. A longtime leader in documenting the history of culture and industry in central Massachusetts, the Fitchburg Historical Society has been based in new headquarters in the historic Phoenix Building at 781 Main Street since 2012.
The new exhibition hall has allowed the Historical Society to offer new changing exhibitions on Fitchburg history, drawn mainly from its large collection of documents, artifacts, and photographs. This fall, the exhibition is entitled “Fitchburg Immigrant Experience.” Visitors to the exhibition can learn more about their Fitchburg’s history of immigration and the way it shaped Fitchburg’s neighborhoods throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition will highlight new acquisitions in the Fitchburg Historical Society collections.
The Fitchburg Historical Society is located at 781 Main Street, Fitchburg in the historic Phoenix building. There is abundant on-street parking near the Historical Society and free parking behind the building. The building is handicapped accessible.
A slate of officers that will be considered at the Annual Meeting elections and two new Board members will be voted upon. Current board member Kay Alverson-Hillman, a Fitchburg resident and retired Spanish and History teacher from the Lunenburg Public Schools, will stand for re-election.
