In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com explores five important items and stories that Worcester and Central Massachusetts residents should keep a close eye on.
These five things can cover a whole range of subjects and issues that we feel are pertinent to understanding what’s going on in the city and the cities and towns surrounding Worcester.
In today’s edition – Friday, September 18 – the Worcester Red Sox release ticket and seating information for Polar Park, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announces $130k for job placement and training, bike by yourself or with a team and raise money for YWCA of Central MA, Governor Baker urges residents to get the flu shot, and Dunkin’ Halloween costumes are available for pre-order.
Worcester Red Sox Release Ticket Manifest and Polar Park
The Worcester Red Sox released the seating manifest as well as the ballpark’s initial capacity.
The capacity for baseball at the year-round park at its opening, including seats, berms, and standing room, will be 9,508.
The number ending in 508 is “tip of the cap” to the 508 area code, according to the Worcester Red Sox.
To see more about the sections and where in the park they are located,
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AG Healey Announces $130k in Grants for Nonprofits
Attorney General Maura Healey announced on Wednesday, September 16, that her office has awarded more than $130,000 in grant funding to several nonprofit service providers for investments in job training, skill development, and career placement programs for individuals with disabilities.
Healey’s office created the Enabling Employment Opportunities grant program to help service providers and charitable organizations fund educational opportunities for individuals with developmental and other disabilities.
Bike to Break the Cycle 2020
YWCA of Central Massachusetts is conducting a fund raiser and asking for people to take part in biking or spinning for 135 minutes between Friday, September 25, and Saturday, October 3.
The 135 of riding can be done all at once, broken up over the week or split among team members.
Registration fee for each rider is $25. Everyone who raises a minimum of $100 receives a commemorative t-shirt.
100% of the net proceeds from the Bike to Break the Cycle supports YWCA programming, including victim services and community education.
Baker Urges Residents to get the Flu Vaccination
Governor Charlie Baker urges residents to get the flu shot to prevent the spread of flu and to ease the strain on healthcare systems caring for people with COVID-19.
Baker said, “If more people are vaccinated against the flu, this will not only help reduce the spread of flu but also the impact of flu-related illness on healthcare facilities, resources and staff involved in the treatment of COVID-19.
Dunkin’ Halloween Costumes Available for Pre-Order
Still unsure about your costume this Halloween?
Dunkin’ has teamed up with the largest Halloween specialty retailer, Spirit Halloween, to make two Dunkin’ inspired costumes available for the upcoming holiday.
The classic combo of Dunkin’ signature hot coffee and the brand’s beloved donuts are the inspiration for the two new, limited-edition Spirit Halloween costumes.
Each costume costs $39.99 and is available exclusively at SpiritHalloween.com.
