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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – September 20, 2019

By Patrick Sargent | September 20, 2019
Last Updated: February 2, 2021

Worcester PopUp Showing Documentary on Puerto Rico

Following City Hall’s raising of the Puerto Rico flag on Friday evening, Worcester PopUp at 20 Franklin St. will show Colonization is Extinction — a documentary about Puerto Rico and the economic crisis. 

The screening will include a discussion with the film’s director Walter Alomar. A free Latino Art exhibit will also be on display. 

The flag raising ceremony to honor the Borikua/Puerto Rico flag will take place prior to the film from 5 PM to 6 PM at Worcester City Hall.

Suggested contribution for film: $10 at the door.

Worcester Monster Dash to Take Place at Lake Quinsig on Oct. 20

The Mary Beth Benison Foundation will host the Worcester Monster Dash on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Quinsigamond State Park in Worcester.

The 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash will support the MBB Foundation’s mission to provide financial support to ALS patients and their families. 

The race starts at 11 AM. To register, click here

There is an after party at the Tavern in the Square in Shrewsbury immediately after the race.

REC Fall Festival is Tonight at YouthGROW Farm

The Regional Enivronmental Council is hosting their Fall Harvest Festival on the Farm tonight on the YouthGROW farm at 63 Oread St. from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

The event will feature youth-led farm tours, games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffle items and conversations, and more.

An RSVP is requested on the REC website, and tickets can be purchased at the event on a sliding scale from $5 to $30 to $50.

 

New Season of Beyond Wrestling’s Uncharted Territory Starts Oct. 3

The next season of Beyond Wrestling’s Uncharted Territory starts Thursday Oct. 3 at the White Eagle on Green St.

Tickets for each event are  $10 at the door and the events run from 8 PM to 10 PM every Thursday from Oct. 3 through December. 

For advance tickets and lineups, click here

 

Worcester Railers Re-Sign Forward Matt Schmalz 

Earlier this week, the Worcester Railers announced the team has re-signed forward Matt Schmalz to an ECHL contract for the 2019-20 season.
 
Schmalz, 23, is in his third pro season after spending last year in the ECHL with the Wichita Thunder, Orlando Solar Bears, and Worcester recording 22 points (9-13-22) in 38 games. Schmalz was acquired by the Railers from Orlando on Dec. 9, 2018 and registered 16 points (7-9-16) with Worcester. Schmalz spent his first pro season with the Manchester Monarchs in 2017-18 tallying 40 points (23-17-40) in 59 games. 
 
Schmalz was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round of the NHL Entry Draft in 2015 (152nd overall) and went on to play three games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) in 2015-16 recording two points (1-1-2). 
 
 “We are excited to have Matt back in Worcester after acquiring him last December,” Railers Head Coach Jamie Russell said. “He is a big power forward that knows how to use big frame and proved last season that he can put up numbers offensively.”

 

Lead photo credit: ukdamian on Visual hunt / CC BY-NC


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