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, April 29 – the Out to Lunch festival returns to the Worcester Common Oval this summer, there’s an Arbor Day celebration in Worcester today, the city’s permanent winter parking ban ends this weekend, the Worcester Chamber Music Society is hosting its annual senior concert next month and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is hiring.
Out To Lunch Returns to the Common Oval this Summer
The City of Worcester and the Worcester Cultural Coalition present the Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers’ Market series, which will feature 3 weeks of live performances, crafters, food vendors and farmers, on Thursdays August 4, August 18 and September 1, each from 11 AM to 2 PM, on the historic Worcester Common Oval. Thursday, September 8 will be reserved for a rain-date.
This summer marks the 12 year celebration of the wildly popular festival series which has grown from a single event featuring a handful of vendors into a multi-week local extravaganza including sensational talent, delicious food, handmade crafts and more!
The vendor application is now open. Crafters, artisans, local farmers, food trucks, local restaurants, and local nonprofits are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted until May 20.
Worcester to Hold Arbor Day Ceremony
City officials will host an Arbor Day ceremony today starting at 10 AM. The ceremony will highlight the importance of trees in the community and the many organizations that contribute to caring for Worcester’s
urban canopy.
Local leaders, partnering organizations, and state officials will contribute to a ceremonial tree planting at University Park. at the corner of Main Street and Crystal Street.
As 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, the city continues its commitment to plant and nurture trees, rebuilding the urban canopy after the Asian longhorn beetle infestation started in 2008.
Worcester’s Winter Parking Ban Ends on Saturday
The permanent winter parking ban in Worcester comes to an end on Saturday.
The permanent winter parking ban goes into effect every year on December 1 until April 30. During the ban there’s no parking on Emergency Arteries, WRTA Bus Routes, and streets that are critical to the flow of traffic. There is no parking on one or both sides of the street between 2 AM and 6 AM and anytime a snow emergency is declared.
Worcester Chamber Music Society Annual Free Senior Concert
Worcester Chamber Music Society (WCMS) performs its annual senior concert on Thursday, May 19, at 7 PM at The Willows at Worcester. Tickets are free for Worcester County seniors, but reservations are requi1red.
Joshua Gordon, cello, and Randall Hodgkinson, piano, bring life to Brahms’ Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor while Grieg’s String Quartet No. 1 in G minor paints a striking image of the Norwegian landscape in which it was written. These pieces were chosen especially for the way that they highlight the beauty of the instruments and the refined skills of the players, as well as for the stunning atmosphere which they create.
For more information, visit the Worcester Chamber Music Society website.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet National Hiring Event
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. with a location at 899 Grafton Street in Worcester is hiring for all in-store positions.
On Tuesday, May 3, from 10 AM to 7 PM, Ollie’s will hold a national hiring event with on-the-spot interviews. Those interested can also apply now.
The store offers competitive pay, 20% employee discounts, benefits for full-time associates, and paid time off.
