5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester – June 18, 2019

WORCESTER – In our latest daily 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 — June 18, 2019 – Scruffy Murphy’s opens up in Tatnuck Square, a ribbon cutting ceremony for Green Hill golf course’s driving range, Worcester Red Sox Booster Club launches app, Jazz Fest is this Saturday at East Park and a one-day only tour of Spencer Brewery this weekend.

Scruffy Murphy’s Finally Opens in Tatnuck Sq.

The owners of Funky Murphy’s Bar and Grill on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester have opened up a new location on the other side of the city in Tatnuck Square.

The new pub-style restaurant, Scruffy Murhpy’s, replaces the former Tatnuck Grille — which closed last year —  at 638 Chandler St.

Scruffy Murphy’s is the third restaurant co-owned by Cal Dolan and Dessie McKane, as the pair also owns a Funky Murphy’s in Marlborough which opened in the Fall of 2015.  Dolan and McKane have owned and operated Funky Murphy’s on Shrewsbury St. since 2004.

Ribbon Cutting for Green Hill Driving Range

On Thursday, June 27, Green Hill Golf Course will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 PM for their brand new driving range.

Attendees will enjoy free range balls, the use of loaner clubs and be able to scarf down some hot dogs and ice cream. 

The event will also feature a kids Putting Contest and live music on the deck at Grill on the Hill starts at 6 PM. 

Driving Range Prices:

• Small Bucket       $4.00       25 Golf Balls
• Medium Bucket  $10.00     90 Golf Balls
• Large Bucket        $15.00     125 Golf Balls
• Pre-load a range fob with $100 and your golf balls are 20% off  Green Hill Members can save 30%.

Central MA Jazz Fest this Saturday at East Park

The Central Mass Jazz Fest will take place this Saturday, June 22, at East Park on Shrewsbury St. in Worcester beginning at noon.

Enjoy live jazz from local and world-renowned musicians throughout the day, including Isosceles Groove, Fernando Holz, Amanda Carr with Les Femmes De Chanson, Pamela Hines, and Steven Kirby.

WooSox Booster Club Launches App

The official Worcester Red Sox Booster Club app is now available to download for FREE from the App Store [on iPhone] or Google Play [on Android]. 

Soon, the app will feature a prize store filled with items that you will be able to grab with loyalty points. 

For best results, its recommended that you allow the app to access your location services. Be sure to check your profile page regularly on the app or at WorcesterBoosterClub.com for updates.

Spencer Brewery Hosting Rare Open House

Just one time a year, the monks open the Spencer Brewery and this year it is  this Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Along with a self-guided brewery tour, you can sample beers and enjoy full pours of beer, check out merchandise, purchase packaged beer and Trappist preserves and enjoy chicken dinners from the Spencer Fire Department.

The Brewery will also be offering barrel-aged beers for sale. Among these will be our Oak Aged Imperial Stout, Oak Aged Monks’ Reserve Ale, Oak Aged Holiday Ale, and Sherry Barrel-Aged Holiday Ale.  There are no restrictions on purchase quantities on these beers, so get there early for the best selection.

Must be 21 or over with proper ID to consume and purchase beer. Children are welcome, but we have no activities for children. No pets. Service animals are allowed. The brewery is handicapped accessible. Follow signs from the abbey to the brewery.

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