Learning First Charter Public School

Learning First Charter Public School is a K-8 educational institution located in the heart of Worcester's Green Island neighborhood. Established in 1996, the school serves a diverse cross-section of the community, preparing students for success in college, their future careers, and as responsible citizens. The school provides a high-quality, publicly funded education designed to meet the needs of every child in a welcoming environment. The academic program at Learning First Charter is rigorous and dynamic, offering specialized support through dedicated departments for special education and English language learners. Beyond core academics, students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, intramural sports, and various clubs. The school also provides comprehensive student support services, including guidance counseling and health resources, to ensure a well-rounded development for all learners. Families can expect a strong school-home partnership, as the institution emphasizes active family involvement as an integral component of student success. With a history of serving over 2,000 children since its inception, Learning First Charter remains committed to fostering a nurturing community where every student is empowered to achieve their fullest potential.

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Learning First Charter Public School is a K-8 educational institution located in the heart of Worcester's Green Island neighborhood. Established in...

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Wellness After Dark For Many Different Ways to Help You Heal Every Thursday Night At The Pachaug Center, Auburn, MA More Than Breathwork. An Experience for Your Mind, Body &amp; Soul. Imagine putting on a pair of headphones, closing your eyes, leaving the outside world behind and giving yourself permission to simply breathe. 9D Breathwork is an immersive breathwork experience that combines intentional breathing techniques with a carefully designed soundscape delivered through headphones. Depending on the journey, the experience may incorporate guided coaching, visualization, hypnotic-style suggestions, binaural audio and other sound-based techniques designed to create a deeply immersive environment for self-exploration and reflection. But you don't need to understand all of the technology to experience it. You simply need to show up and breathe. Each journey is different. Some are designed around themes such as letting go, stress and anxiety, self-worth, reconnecting with yourself, emotional release or deep relaxation. And every person's experience is uniquely their own. You may feel emotional. You may feel peaceful. You may gain a new perspective. You may laugh, cry, reflect—or simply enjoy giving yourself permission to disconnect from everything else for a little while. There is no "right" way to experience a journey. At Take a Breath, my role is to create a welcoming and supportive environment, guide you through the experience, and give you the space to discover what your own journey has to offer. You Don't Have to Be "Good" at Breathwork. You don't need experience. You don't need to know how to meditate. You don't need to be flexible, spiritual or have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to take the first breath. Come as you are. Put on the headphones. Close your eyes. And Take a Breath. I Also Offer Private Appointments for You, Your Business or Anyone in Need in MA, CT and RI. 9D Breathwork is a wellness practice and is not a substitute for medical care, mental health treatment, diagnosis or therapy.

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Wellness After Dark For Many Different Ways to Help You Heal Every Thursday Night At The Pachaug Center, Auburn, MA More Than Breathwork. An...

At Bancroft, learning doesn’t sit still.

Bancroft School

From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences, and a community that encourages them to try, question, and create. Founded in 1900, Bancroft's expert teachers and connected community means students learn to take risks, collaborate, and grow with purpose—because at Bancroft, learning is continuous discovery.

From our youngest PreK early learners through our high school seniors, students build confidence through hands-on projects, real-world experiences,...

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Innovative dog training! The cutting edge, most advanced solutions for your dog's struggles! We use a combination of cognitive training, behavior adjustment training, exposure therapy and mindful training, traditional dog training with science-based and holistic approach. We offer reactive dog training, training for fearful dogs or training for just hyper and exuberant dogs and puppy education. All dogs are welcome!

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Elsie Kaye Artisan Gifts & Flamework Studio

Elsie Kaye Gift Shop &amp; Artisan Studio In 2009, on a whim, Holly Kenny took a flameworking class and learned to make glass beads. This sparked a love of glass art and led to the launch her business, Elsie Kaye Gift Shop and Art Studio in downtown Westborough. Holly currently teaches flameworking and metalworking at her studio and is on the faculty at the New England Craft Program in Williamsburg, MA. Holly loves the fluidity and movement of glass and enjoys incorporating metals, enamels and other elements that can change the texture and appearance of the glass. As a result, much of her work takes on an abstract, organic feel. Her work, under the name Elsie Kaye Glassworks, can be found at more than 50 boutiques and galleries across the country. Holly is passionate about promoting emerging local artists by selling their work at her retail shop, as well as helping to foster connections with new and existing businesses in the local area. She is an active member of her community, where she has lived with her husband and two children since 2006.

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Join us for a celebration of beautiful plants featuring a begonia exhibition, a judged gesneriad competition, and a plant sale. Included with general garden admission, this exciting event also features a special lecture by renowned begonia hybridizer Don Miller.

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Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale

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Join us for an exciting card show featuring over 60 tables of sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and One Piece collectibles. Enjoy a day filled with great finds and the chance to win door prizes, all for a low $3 admission fee while kids under 10 get in free!

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Pay It Forward Card Show

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A biennial Community Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair featuring an Exhibit Hall, Active Sessions, Mini-Courses, Refreshments, &amp; Community! All are welcome to this free community event!<ul><li>More than 40 community resources exhibiting</li><li>Active sessions</li><li>Brief info sessions</li><li>Community training sessions</li><li>Art activities</li><li>Raffle prizes</li></ul>
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The Westborough Garden Club is offering free tulip bulbs to each attendee in honor of the <a href="https://theyellowtulipproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yellow Tulip Project</a>, a youth driven campaign to end stigma around mental illness.For additional details, visit <a href="https://www.westboroughconnects.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">westboroughconnects.org</a>.This event is presented by the Square One Collaboration: Westborough Connects, Westborough Public Schools, Westborough Public Library, Westborough Youth &amp; Family Services and Rotary Club of Westborough. It is made possible through generous support from Reliant Foundation, Central One Federal Credit Union, Grossman Development Group, Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Rotary Club of Westborough, WASA, Ancient Wisdom Healing Arts, &amp; Castlebrook Counseling

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Square One Presents: Fall for Wellness

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Shrewsbury Public Library

This educational discussion is open to the public. We will talk about the changing Medicare landscape as we head into the Fall Annual Enrollment Period. We will discuss the basics of Medicare and the Extra Help programs that are available to help people cover costs associated with Prescription Refills and Medical copayments and premiums. Medicare is difficult, nobody should have to navigate it on their own.
 Erica Beaudry is a Certified Senior Advisor, an independent licensed insurance agent and a Registered Social Security Analyst who provides free educational seminars throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
This program does not represent the views or opinions of the Shrewsbury Public Library or the Board of Library Trustees. This program is sponsored by EA Financial Solutions, LLC.For more information email: info@eafinancialsolutions.com

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Medicare Need to Know 2027

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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine invites the community to join us for a day of family fun and learning on our picturesque campus in Grafton, MA.
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<ul><li>Go on a tractor ride through the fields around the campus.</li><li>Go inside our state-of-the-art anatomy lab to see plastination samples and large animal skeletons. </li><li>Visit the Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Lab to view and touch simulation animal models.</li><li>Participate in hands-on learning activities, including horseshoe painting, pinecone bird feeders, and more about the Cummings School programs.</li><li>Bring your stuffies to get their boo-boos bandaged at our teddy bear clinic.</li><li>Stop by the SAVMA store table to pick up some merch.</li><li>Learn about Tufts PAWS for People program, a therapy animal program that provides education, evaluation and mentorship for individuals looking to do visits with their pet. </li><li>Grab food at Elm's Cafe.</li></ul>
For the safety of the demonstration animals and all visitors, pets are not allowed on campus during the event. Service animals will continue to be welcome.
Tufts Wildlife Clinic, Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals, and Hospital for Large Animal will only be open for scheduled appointments and emergencies and not part of the Open House event.

Local Event: Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary...

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine invites the community to join us for a day of family fun and learning on our picturesque...

Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Join the Bancroft School community for one of our two Fall Open Houses! Spend the morning on campus connecting with admissions, taking a tour, meeting current parents and faculty, and exploring our beautiful campus.

Local Event: Fall Open House

Fall Open House

Join the Bancroft School community for one of our two Fall Open Houses! Spend the morning on campus connecting with admissions,...

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