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, October 19 – the Worcester Public Library announces the featured speakers for its annual fundraiser, tickets for Jurassic World Live Tour at the DCU Center are on sale now, see the features of the Second Annual Trick-or-Treat at Polar Park, a new study finds Massachusetts the most energy efficient state, and Stop & Shop brings back the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Sushi.
Worcester Public Library’s ‘Celebrate Our Library’
The Worcester Public Library Foundation will host its annual “Celebrate Our Library!” event at the Main Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 6 PM.
Celebrate Our Library! is the Worcester Public Library Foundation’s signature fundraiser in support of the library’s mission to inform, enrich, and enlighten our diverse community. The event will run from 6 PM to 9 PM. and will include cocktails, food stations and mingling with the featured authors, an author speaking program, and a fund-a-need auction.
The author speaking program will be moderated by Stephanie Pasha, an assistant vice president in WPI’s University Advancement division who also serves on the Board of Directors for the Worcester Public Library and the Worcester Animal Rescue League.
The panel speakers are:
- Ann Leary, author of “The Foundling,” is the New York Times bestselling author of a memoir and four novels including “The Good House.”
- Bianca Marais, co-host of the popular podcast, “The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing,” which is aimed at emerging writers.
- Jacquelyn Mitchard, the author of 24 books of fiction and non-fiction for adults, young adults and children, with more than 3 million copies in 34 languages worldwide.
- John Searles, a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of books published in over a dozen languages and have been voted “Best of the Year” or top picks by Boston Globe, Entertainment Weekly, Salon and the American Library Association.
Tickets are $150 per person and include cocktails, food stations, author speaking program, and a book by one of the featured authors. Tickets are available here, by emailing [email protected] or calling (508) 799-1656.
Jurassic World Live Tour Comes to the DCU Center
Jurassic World comes to the DCU Center in April with a live arena production where dinosaurs from the franchise take center stage. The production includes fan-favorite Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus rex more than 40 feet in length,
Jurassic World Live Tour comes to DCU Center for shows on:
- Friday, April 14, at 7 PM;
- Saturday, April 15, at 11 AM, 3 PM, and 7PM; and
- Sunday, April16, at 11 AM and 3 PM.
Tickets go on sale on October 25 and are available from Ticketmaster or the DCU Box Office. To get access to the pre-sale, which is now open, sign up to become a Jurassic World Live Tour Preferred Customer here. Tickets start at $20.
Trick-or-Treat at Polar Park
All attendees are encouraged to dress up for the second annual Trick-or-Treat at Polar Park, on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 2 PM to 7 PM. The event is free to attend.
The event features a pumpkin contest, where you can bring your own dedicated pumpkin or decorate one provided at the event, while supplies last. There will also be a costume contest. Both contest winners will receive prizes.
A Halloween family movie will play on the video board and snacks will be served in the DCU club. There will also be a cash bar with themed drinks.
Massachusetts Ranked the Most Energy Efficient State
A new report that compares auto and home energy efficiency of the lower 48 states found Massachusetts the most energy efficient state.
The average American household spends at least $2,000 per year on utilities and another $2,148 on motor fuel and oil. Residents in the north, with cold winter months, carry an even heavier burden.
The study found Massachusetts ranks first in vehicle-fuel efficiency and ninth in both home energy efficiency and transportation efficiency.
That efficiency is important, as another study found Massachusetts the fifth most energy expensive state.
Here are the overall rankings across New England and the Northeast:
- 2 – New York
- 3 – Rhode Island
- 5 – Vermont
- 9 – Connecticut
- 14 – New Hampshire
- 15 – New Jersey
- 16 – Maine
- 21 – Pennsylvania
The only state outside New England that ranked in the top five is Utah, which ranked fourth.
The five least energy efficient states, ranking from 44 to 48, are:
- 44 – Mississippi
- 45 – Arkansas
- 46 – West Virginia
- 47 – Alabama
- 48 – South Carolina
To see the full study or learn more about its methodology, visit Wallethub.com.
Hawaii and Alaska were not included in the study due to a lack of available data.
Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Sushi Returns to Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop brings back the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Sushi starting on Oct. 26, for a limited time. The sushi is filled with spicy krab, avocado, cream cheese, and cucumber, dusted with crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and topped with a drizzle of hot mayo.
The sushi roll is available for $5.99 and the platter, which includes up to six servings, is available for pre-order for $21.99.
