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 28 – Leicester Police are hosting a drug take back day this weekend, donations to the Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s Civil Leadership Fund are matched through the end of the year, the 17th season of the Worcester Chamber Music Society continues on Nov. 13, Choose and Mix Korean Food & Hibachi Express launches a crowdfunding campaign and the Dunkin’ Box O’ Chocolates is available.
Leicester Police Hosts Drug Take Back Day
The Leicester Police Department and Leicester Recycling Center hosts a site for the 22nd National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29.
The drug take back site is at the 10 AM to 1 PM at the Leicester Recycling Center at 200 Manville St.
The take back site accepts expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medication. Needles will not be accepted.
GWCF Civil Leadership Fund Donations Matched
Donations to the Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s Civil Leadership Fund will be matched, dollar for dollar up to $100,000 by an anonymous donor, from now util Dec. 31.
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation creates, runs and supports programs that develop philanthropy in our region and foster collaborative, forward-thinking solutions to regional needs.
Donate here.
Worcester Chamber Music Society Presents “Soundscapes in Time”
Worcester Chamber Music Society (WCMS) continues its 17th season with the upcoming “Soundscapes in Time” concert on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4 PM at the Jeanne Y. Curtis Hall at Assumption University in Worcester.
Music from the 18th and 21st centuries evokes the idea of opening to worlds beyond. Musical descriptions of a flower’s emergence and seeding music in unexpected places contrast with a Parisian blossoming and Mozart’s full-blown introduction of one of the most enduring of his chamber pieces.
The program includes:
- Mark Berger Bloom
- Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges String Quartet No. 5
- Kate Whitley Duo for Violin and Viola
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A Major with guest Eric Thomas, clarinet
For more information, visit the WCMS website.
Choose and Mix Crowdfunding Campaign
Choose and Mix Korean Food & Hibachi Express, at 5 E Mountain Street in Worcester, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support new equipment for the business.
Bin, the owner and operator of Choose and Mix, writes, “After immigrating to America, my dream was to provide fresh, healthy, delicious and affordable food for everyone.’
The funds will be used to purchase a new walk-in cooler, a freezer and upgrade their dining area.
The crowfunding campaign is open now. Donate here.
The Dunkin’ Box O’ Chocolates, Hot Chocolate BOMB Now Available
Frankford Candy and Dunkin’ are teaming up to introduce new chocolate candies inspired by fan-favorite Dunkin’ beverages and donuts.
The new Dunkin’ Box O’ Chocolates, along with two new Hot Chocolate BOMB varieties – Dunkaccino and Spicy – are beginning to roll out this month and will be available for a limited time.
The new Dunkin’ Box O’ Chocolates features 12 individually wrapped donut-shaped filled chocolates in three flavors from Dunkin’:
- Boston Kreme: A milk chocolate shell with the smooth and delicious chocolate and vanilla cream filling combination of a classic Boston cream pie.
- Brownie Batter: A milk chocolate shell with a rich and decadent Brownie Batter-flavored cream filling, inspired by Dunkin’s popular Valentine’s Day limited-time donut.
- Chocolate Creme: A white chocolate shell with a milk chocolate cream filling for a perfectly balanced bite.
The chocolates are packaged in a box that resembles the iconic Dunkin’ MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats box. Customers can find them at Walmart, Target, Publix, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Five Below stores at a suggested retail price of $6.99.
The Original and Mint Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate BOMB varieties are back by popular demand along with the following two new varieties:
- Dunkin’ Dunkaccino Hot Chocolate BOMB: Inspired by the signature Dunkin’ coffee drink that was beloved by loyal Dunkin’ fans, the coffee and hot chocolate flavored Belgian milk chocolate exterior contains mini marshmallows inside. Fans can find the Dunkin’ Dunkaccino Hot Chocolate BOMB® at H-E-B, Rite Aid and Ross Dress for Less stores nationwide.
- Dunkin’ Spicy Hot Chocolate BOMB®: Spice is a trending flavor in the candy aisle, and this rich Belgian milk chocolate shell features hints of spice and mini marshmallows inside. The Dunkin’ Spicy Hot Chocolate BOMB® is available at H-E-B, Ross Dress for Less and Hy-Vee stores nationwide.
In addition, Dunkin’ fans can still find the original Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate BOMB at CVS, Walgreens and Ross Dress for Less stores nationwide, and the Dunkin’ Mint Hot Chocolate BOMB at Target stores nationwide. All four varieties are available at a suggested retail price of $3.99 and can also be found online at Amazon and FrankfordCandy.com.
