5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – August 13, 2019

WORCESTER – In today’s daily 5 Things You Need to Know feature, ThisWeekinWorcester.com will explore 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 — August 13, 2019 – Save Point Tavern nearing opening on Highland St., Holy Name grad breaks Africa’s national record in triple jump, QCC to offer free business training skills courses, Food Truck Fright Fest coming to Worcester’s Green Hill Park, and the Lake View neighborhood meeting is tonight. 

Save Point Tavern on Highland St. Closer to Opening

It looks as if the first video game bar in Worcester is nearly ready to open.

As ThisWeekinWorcester.com reported back in early May, Save Point Tavern will open at 57 Highland St. On Thursday, August 15, owner Brian Huff will appear in front of the Worcester license commission to request a common victualer license, a liquor license and an entertainment license.

The bar is expected to open in October. 

In May, Huff told TWIW that Save Point will be a bar that gives its customers the opportunity to play old, classic games that you can’t buy or find anymore — plus play brand new games that you haven’t bought yet.

“As a gamer, I always want to try out a game before I have to commit to buying it. So having a spot where I can go and play games that I do like and go to a place where I can have fun and socialize with like-minded people sounds great to me,” Huff said in an interview with ThisWeekinWorcester.com [TWIW] on Thursday, May 9.

“At Save Point, you won’t have to worry about whether or not you’ve played a certain game or if you haven’t tried a new game yet, but you want to try it before you buy it — we are going to have them all — both classics and brand new,” Huff added.

The hours will be Weds. and Thurs. 4 PM to 12 AM, Fri and Sat. 4 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday 4 PM to 10 PM. They will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

ICYMI: Holy Name Grad Breaks National Record in Triple High Jump

Back in early June, Holy Name high school and Columbia University graduate Nadia Eke broke Africa’s triple jump national record with a personal best of 14.33m (+0.8) at the 2019 Racers/Adidas Grand Prix in Jamaica.

By breaking the national record, Eke qualified for 2019 IAAF World Championships in Qatar –which is less than two months away — and the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

QCC to Host Business Skills Seminars in Central Mass. 

Quinsigamond Community College will host three free business training and skills sessions across Central Massachusetts.

On August 20, 21 and 22, companies that are eligible for these free training workshop opportunities must be located in Massachusetts, pay into the MA Unemployment Fund, which allocates money into the Workforce Training Fund, and hold a Certificate of Good Standing with the MA Department of Revenue.

Upcoming information sessions are located at three central locations:

• Tuesday, August 20, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, 11 Florence Street, Marlborough
• Wednesday, August 21, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., QCC Southbridge, 5 Optical Drive, Southbridge
• Thursday, August 22, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., QCC’s Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education, 25 Federal Street, Worcester

For more information or to register for an information session, contact Business Services Specialist Christine McNally or Business Services Specialist Eileen Morgan at 508.751.7900 or 508.751.7929.

Food Truck Fright Fest Coming Back to Worcester’s Green Hill Park

Celebrate Halloween surrounded by food trucks at Worcester’s Green Hill Park on Oct. 26 from 12 PM – 5 PM for the return of the Food Truck Fright Fest. 

Go in costume for discounted admission, trick or treating at the food trucks and a chance to win an hourly cash prize for best costume

Parking is $5 at Worcester Technical High School with free shuttles to the Food Trucks. 

Lake View Neighborhood Meeting is Tonight

The Lake View neighborhood meeting is taking place tonight in Worcester and the Worcester Police Dept. is encouraging residents to attend the meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have.

7:00 PM
Lake View Neighborhood Meeting
Location: Lake View Congregational Church, 115 Coburn Avenue

Lead photo: Rendering of Save Point Tavern Location with Logo on Sign

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