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, October 14 – there’s a free flu clinic next week in Worcester, the MBTA Youth Passes expire at the end of October, MADE Market’s final Shrewsbury Street Market of the season will be Nov. 5, Paxton Police and Fire departments are hosting an open house and Dunkin’ Halloween items are now on the menu.
Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
Thrive Support and Advocacy and UMass Memorial Health are hosting free flu clinic at 100 Grove St., Suite 104, on Friday, Oct. 21, from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Register by Oct. 14 by sending an email to [email protected].
It’s #WellnessWednesday – Did you schedule your flu shot yet? Thrive is hosting a Free Flu Vaccination Clinic on Friday, Oct. 21. Please register by this Friday, Oct. 14! All the info is in the flyer. pic.twitter.com/jmjOoolTXw
— Thrive Support & Advocacy (@icanthrive) October 12, 2022
Reapply for a MBTA Youth Pass in October
The MBTA Youth Pass program for 2022 expires on Oct. 31. Individuals under the age of 25 must apply before the end of the month for a 2023 pass.
The Youth Pass provides MBTA fares at 50% reduced rates for one-way trips as well as discounted weekly and monthly passes.
Learn more about the Youth Pass Program and apply here.
MADE Market’s Final Shrewsbury Street Market of 2022
MADE Markets and Redemption Rock Brewing Co. host the Shrewsbury Street Holiday Kickoff, the final MADE Markets Shrewsbury Street market of the year, on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at 65 Wilson Street in Worcester.
The outdoor marketplace will feature:
- Local makers, artists + creatives, with handcrafted wares for shopping
- A beer garden from Redemption Rock Brewing Co. featuring
- Ice cold brews, fresh squeezed lemonade and more!
- Food, drinks and snacks
The event is both family and dog friendly.
Find more information here.
Paxton Fire and Police Open House
The Paxton Police and Fire Departments hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
The event also includes volunteers from the Anna Maria College Molly Bish Center, who will provide child ID kits.
Dunkin’ Halloween Treats Return
Halloween-themed items returned to Dunkin’ this week.
Dunkin’ Halloween donuts this year include the Dunk-O-Lantern and Spider Donut. The Peanut Butter Cup Macchiato is also now on the menu as well.
