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 – Tuesday, September 27 – the Worcester Railers announce their season opening weekend events, Working for Worcester is now accepting internship applications, Perro’s Flowers is hiring two floral associates, Halloween Karaoke to support the Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade and the average gallon of gas drops 11 cents since last week.
Worcester Railers Announce Opening Weekend
The Worcester Railers have announced their season opening weekend events to kick of the team’s fifth season, which includes back to back games against the Adirondack Thunder on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23.
On Oct. 22, the Railers host a free, pre-game block party starting at 4:30 PM on Commercial Street. The event includes live music, barbecue, and family friendly activities. Doors to the DCU Center open at 5:30 PM and the puck drops on the opening game at 7:05 PM.
The team is offering a special Opening Night ticket package that includes four tickets and four limited edition season five hats for just $100. Purchase online, or call (508) 365-1750.
On Oct. 23, the Railers host its first Kids Takeover game. Young fans will help run the show as in-arena hosts, game-day broadcasters, ice crew, and more. The game will benefit CASA Project Worcester County. Doors open at 2:05 PM and the puck drops at 3:05 PM.
Visit the Railers website for more information.
Working for Worcester Opens Internship Application
Working for Worcester, a 501(c)(3) non-profit run by Holy Cross students with the mission of bettering the Worcester community via implementing a city-wide build day at local schools, parks, and other landmarks, is accepting internship applications.
Qualifying students are in their first year at a college or university in Worcester.
More information and the application is available here.
Calling All First-Year Students! We are now accepting Intern applications. Please apply in the link in our bio!!
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.#firstyear #internneeded #internship #holycross #assumption #clark #wpi #worcesterstate #worcesterma #worcester #worcestermass #interns #internship pic.twitter.com/bDQnQjZyGN— Working for Worcester (@Working4Woo) September 25, 2022
Perro’s Flowers is Hiring
Perro’s Flowers, at 284 Grafton Street in Worcester, is hiring two full-time floral associates.
Ideal candidates will have at least a year of floral design and customer service experience. The position requires a flexible schedule that can include weekends and holiday hours as well as additional hours during peak seasons.
See the full job description and apply here.
Halloween Karaoke to Benefit St. Patrick’s Parade
The Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade committee is holding a Halloween Karaoke Party fundraiser Friday, Oct. 14.
The event is at Knights of Columbus at 44 Circuit Ave N in Worcester from 7 PM to 11 PM.
Get tickets here.
Gas Prices Drop 11 Cents this Week in Massachusetts
AAA Northeast reports changes in gas prices across the region on a weekly basis.
The average gas price in Massachusetts is down 11 cents from last week, averaging $3.57 per gallon. This week’s price is 53 cents lower than a month ago ($4.10), and 58 cents higher than September 26, 2021 ($3.10).
While prices locally continue to fall, some parts of the country are seeing increases. Low domestic demand as fewer drivers fuel up and much lower oil prices have helped to blunt some of the impact. On Friday, the price of oil slipped below $80 a barrel for the first time since January, primarily due to fears of a recession-led global economic slowdown.
“Slack demand and lower oil prices should take some pressure off rising gas prices,” said Mary Maguire, AAA Northeast Director of Public and Government Affairs. “But Hurricane Ian could cause problems, depending on the storm’s track, by disrupting oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and impacting large coastal refineries.”
AAA Northeast’s September 26 survey of fuel prices found the current national average to be five cents higher than last week ($3.67), averaging $3.72 a gallon. Today’s national average price is 14 cents lower than a month ago ($3.86) and 54 cents higher than this day last year ($3.18).
