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 – Thursday, May 20 – the Food Truck Throwdown is coming back this summer, Green Hill golf course is hosting a TaylorMade Fitting Day, the Hangover Pub is releasing a new menu on Friday, Rocco’s Doughnut Company is open on Thursdays again (starting today!) and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau releases data on student in-person opt-in rates.
Food Truck Throwdown Returns this Summer
After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Food Truck Throwdown is making its triumphant return.
This year, the event will be held at Beaver Brook Park and will include a craft fair. The Throwdown will take place on July 31 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrity judges and attendees will get to choose the “2020” best food truck. Parking is free and admission is $5.
Green Hill Golf Course is hosting a TaylorMade Fitting Day
Next week, Green Hill golf course will be hosting a TaylorMade Fitting Day at their driving range.
Particpants can be professionally fitted for TaylorMade golf clubs, including the brand new line of TaylorMade products.
The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Hangover Pub is Releasing a New Menu on Friday
Good news for foodies in Worcester’s Canal District. The always evolving and inspired The Hangover Pub on Green Street is hitting the refresh button and releasing a new summer menu.
The new menu – seen below – will be available starting Friday at 4 p.m.
And more good news for WooSox fans, if you bring your game day ticket to The Hangover Pub, you will get $10 off any purchase of $50 or more (dine-in only).
Rocco’s Doughnut Co. Returns to Thursdays in Millbury
Starting today — Thursday, May 20 — Rocco’s Doughnut Company in Millbury will be open again on Thursdays.
The popular specialty donut shop will now be open four days a week — Thursday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get down there early because they sell out quick!
Research Bureau Releases In-Person Opt-In School Rates
The Worcester Regional Research Bureau [WRRB] published a brief on in-person opt-in rates for high school students in Worcester Public Schools.
The brief examines geographic and racial patterns in which grades 9-12 Worcester Public Schools [WPS] students have opted into in-person learning and which are remaining fully remote.
WRRB also maintains an interactive map and chart to better facilitate access to the data.
The WRRB brief is available for download.
