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

By Patrick Sargent | November 18, 2019
Last Updated: February 2, 2021

 

Holy Cross Launches $5 for Ladder 5 Program for Lt. Menard’s Family

In support of the Worcester Fire Department and Lt. Jason Menard, Holy Cross Athletics have announced the $5 for Ladder 5 ticket fundraiser for all home games between Tuesday, Nov. 19 to Saturday, Nov. 23.

In honor of Lt. Menard and in support of his family, a special $10 ticket is available for purchase for the Crusaders’ six home events during the week of Nov. 18, with $5 of each ticket donated directly to the Menard Children’s Fund. Tickets can be purchased now at goholycross.com/tickets, and will also be available at the Holy Cross Ticket Office on game day.

  • Nov. 19 | Men’s Basketball vs. Northeastern (7p)
  • Nov. 20 | Women’s Basketball vs. Bryant (7p)
  • Nov. 22 | Men’s Basketball vs. Harvard (7p)
  • Nov. 22 | Men’s hockey vs. Sacred Heart (7:30p)
  • Nov. 23 | Football vs. Georgetown (12p)
  • Nov. 23 | Women’s Basketball vs. Merrimack (7p)

 

Beer Garden and Greg Hill Foundation to Host Fundraiser Friday Night

The Worcester Beer Garden & Pavilion will be hosting a fundraiser event with The Greg Hill Foundation on Friday night, Nov. 22, at 6 PM to raise money for Lt. Menard’s family.

One hundred percent of the money raised at the door and on raffles — and a portion of the bar sales — will go directly to the family.  

Tickets will be sold at the door and in advance online here. Tickets are $20 and include food and entertainment. A 50/50 raffle will also be available to guests.
 
“Our goal is to raise as much money as possible for the Menard family and support the family who just experienced this tragedy. We hope the local community will rally with us on Friday in support of our fallen hero. We thank the Greg Hill Foundation for being able to coordinate this effort with us.” said Alfredo Viera, representative for the Beer Garden and Pavilion in Worcester.
The Worcester Beer Garden & Pavilion is located at 64 Franklin Street in Worcester.  

Senator Chandler Receives 2019 “Supporting the Arts” Award

Massachusetts State Senate President Emerita Harriette Chandler has received the 2019 “Outstanding Woman State Legislator Supporting the Arts” Award.

This annual award recognizes a female state lawmaker who has made significant contributions in supporting the arts in her state. Senator Chandler received the award at the Women in Government Summit on November 15, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

“I am incredibly honored to receive this award,” Senator Chandler wrote in an email. “I fight for the arts and for cultural development because these programs have a unique way of bringing people together – that means people of all backgrounds, young and old, from all reaches of our Commonwealth, to share in a common experience and a common community.

Senator Chandler was nominated by Mass Cultural Council, and selected from a group of female legislators. Nominees must demonstrate a significant contribution in support of the arts, evidence of promoting policies that support the arts, collaborate with cultural and education partners to support the arts, and promote the value and importance of the arts in public life.

 

November 18, 2019 5 Things
Senator Harriette Chandler/Photo Courtesy of Worcester Cultural Coalition

 

 

Here’s How You Can Help with Jeremiah’s Inn Holiday Wish Program

Jeremiah’s Inn — a Residential Recovery Home for 29 men at a time, serving more than 100 men each year — needs your help this holiday season.

The Inn needs your help by providing a holiday meal, giving gifts for the men and their children, or the children of the Inn’s Nutrition Center – which provides food, nutrition education and health-related programming to more than 10,000 members each year.  

If you would like to help, contact the Inn’s Communication’s Coordinator, Alyssa, as soon as possible at [email protected] or at 508-755-6403 ext. 10.

 

Better Business Bureau Announces Central MA Awards

Better Business Bureau of Central New England has announced that Unic Pro Inc. of Shrewsbury, Location Inc. of Worcester, and the Worcester Bravehearts are the winners of its 2019 Central Massachusetts Awards for Marketplace Excellence.
 
“Each of these Accredited Businesses covered all the bases with their commitment to their customers, their employees and to the communities that they serve,” said BBB of Central New England President and CEO Nancy B. Cahalen.
 
National Glass Works of Worcester, Feens Country Living of Fitchburg and Beechwood Hotel of Worcester were recognized for their Sustained Marketplace Excellence.
 
This Year’s Awards for Marketplace Excellence:
 
Commitment to Employees
  • Red Dog’s Roofing of Fitchburg
  • Miles Funeral Home of Holden
  • Fresh Start – The Moving Crew of Worcester
 
Commitment to Customers
  • Porter and Chester Institute of Worcester
  • JS Transport Services of Auburn
  • Closets by Design of Shirley
 
Veteran Owned
  • Grunts Move Junk and Moving of Worcester
  • PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists of Auburn

 

Lead photo courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics


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