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 – Monday, June 6 – the EcoTarium opens a new planetarium, there’s a job fair at the DCU Center this week, get dad a pie from Table Talk for Father’s Day, sign up now for Household Hazardous Waste Day and Easterseals Massachusetts is looking for an aquatics instructor in Worcester.
EcoTarium Opens New Planaterium to Public
The EcoTarium’s planetarium is open again after being closed for nearly two years for remodeling.
The science and nature museum installed state-of-the-art 4K technology with surround sound to offer an immersive experience.
The Alden Planetarium features new shows with never before seen views of the universe. Shows are available daily for space explorers of all ages.
“The Alden Planetarium offers a unique experience in Central Massachusetts to discover the excitement of space travel and explore the wonders of the universe from a new perspective,” said Noreen Johnson Smith, EcoTarium president and CEO. “We are thrilled to provide members and visitors with a first-class experience in the Alden Planetarium.”
Tickets are available at the EcoTarium’s Information Desk. To learn more about the planetarium programs and showtimes, click here.
The EcoTarium is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. For more information, click here.
Masshire Job Fair at DCU Center this Week
The MassHire Central Job Fair will take place at the DCU Center on Tuesday, June 7 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
The event is free to all jobseekers and no pre-registration is required. For a fast check-in, you can set up a MassHire account here.
The fair will feature over 100 employers, including those listed below:
- Amazon
- Applied Behavior Institute
- Center for Living and Working
- Charter Communications (Spectrum)
- Chick fil-A
- College of the Holy Cross
- Community Healthlink
- Country Bank
- DHL
- Digital Federal Credit Union
- Eaton Corporation/Wright Line
- Emerson Hospital
- Henke Sass Wolf of America
- HMEA
- IPG Photonics
- Kraft Group LLC
- MAPFRE Insurance
- NFI Massachusetts
- Open Sky Community Services
- PalAmerican Security
- Reliant Medical Group
- Riverside Community Care
- Seven Hills Foundation
- Sherwin Williams
- Teknor Apex Company
- Town of Southbridge
- UMASS
- United States Postal Service
- Worcester Red Sox
- YMCA
- YWCA
Grab Dad a Pie from Table Talk for Father’s Day
Table Talk Pies is having a special on 8″inch fudge brownie and cookie dough pies for Father’s Day.
Pies are just $4 while supplies last and can be picked up at The Pie Store at 153 Green Street in Worcester.
Sign Up for Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 25
Appointments are still available for Worcester’s Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 25.
Residents can bring hazardous waste to the Millbury Street Drop-off Center from 9 AM to 12 PM. Proof of Worcester residency is required.
There is a limit of 25 gallons or 25 pounds per visit. The City reserves the right to refuse unidentified materials and large amounts of hazardous waste.
Residents can properly dispose of items such as oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, anti-freeze, pesticides, fertilizers, glues, adhesives, old gasoline, kerosene, needles, syringes, fluorescent light bulbs and many more items that cannot and should not be disposed of in the trash.
Household hazardous waste drop-off is by appointment only. To make an appointment, click here.
A second Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for October 8.
Easterseals Seeks Aquatics Instructor in Worcester
Easterseals Massachusetts is currently looking for an Aquatics Instructor to run their recreational swim program this summer in Worcester.
This is a part time summer position. This program is funded by DCR Universal Access Program.
Check out the job posting here.
Lead image courtesy: EcoTarium
