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 – Wednesday, November 30 – community listening sessions with City Manager Eric Batista start tonight, 2023 Women of Consequence nominations are now being accepted, the Worcester Regional Food Hub is accepting applications for its new startup food business course, the Worcester Chamber Music Society presents its holiday performance on two consecutive nights and the Worcester Housing Authority Holiday Meals program schedule is underway.
Community Listening Session with City Manager Batista
Newly appointed City Manager Eric Batista will attend the first of five community listening session held by the Worcester City Council tonight at 5:30 PM at North High School at 140 Harrington Way.
The meeting can be accessed virtually here.
Call for Nominations for 2023 Women of Consequence Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 24th annual Woman of Consequence and the 20th annual Young Woman of Consequence awards, presented by the City of Worcester Advisory Committee on the Status of Women.
The deadline for nominations is midnight Jan. 22, 2023. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday March 8, 2023.
Nominee criteria for the Woman of Consequence Award:
- Exceptional leadership
- Demonstrated dedication and compassion resulting in positive change
- Outstanding role models of community engagement
- Live, work or volunteer in the City of Worcester
- Willing to serve as a mentor to present and future young/women of consequence awardees
- Must be available for an acceptance speech at the award ceremony
The nomination for the Woman of Consequence Award is here.
Nominee criteria for the Young Woman of Consequence Award:
- Currently a junior or senior in high school
- Reside in Worcester
- Demonstrate dedication and leadership abilities
- Must agree to give acceptance speech for the award ceremony
The nomination form for the Young Woman of Consequence Award is here.
Worcester Regional Food Hub Launches Startup Food Business Course
The Worcester Regional Food Hub and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for its “Launching Diverse Food Entrepreneurs” course.
Classes are held on Thursday evenings from Feb. 2 through March 30. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 6.
Email [email protected] to request an application.
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Worcester Chamber Music Society Baroque Concert
Worcester Chamber Music Society performs its Baroque concert to kick off the winter holidays. Season of Light will be performed on two consecutive nights at 7:30 PM:
- Thursday, Dec. 8 – Princeton Congregational Church
- Friday, Dec. 9 – Worcester Historical Museum
The program includes:
- Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Gross Op 6, #11
- Isabella Leonarda “Sonata duodecima” for violin and continuo
- Joseph-Marie-Clement dall’Abaco Caprice No 1 for solo cello
- Georg Phillip Telemann Concerto in G major for 4 violins
- Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050
For more information and tickets, visit the Worcester Chamber Music Society website.
Worcester Housing Authority Holiday Meals Program
The Worcester Housing Authority’s Holiday Meal Program visits the community room of several Worcester properties for a free holiday season meal for residents.
See the 2022 program schedule below.
The Worcester Housing Authority is proud to present our annual Holiday Meal program. Please join us in your community room for a holiday meal. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏡❄️☃️#WHA #worcesterhousing #worcesterma #LifeAtWHA #DailyWHA #holidays pic.twitter.com/sGAyuSJ7R4
— The Worcester Housing Authority (@WHAuthority) November 28, 2022
Lead image courtesy: Worcester Chamber Music Society
