Name: Martian New Year Party
Start: 2026-09-30T18:30:00-04:00

Doors open at 6:15. Program starts at 6:30. Register here: <a href="https://mywpl.org/event/17343408" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mywpl.org/event/17343408</a>
Location: Saxe Room
Join Worcester Public Library and Woo! Science, the science column of Worcester Magazine and Telegram &amp; Gazette, for a Martian New Year fete, right here on Earth!
-Explore Mars in science and pop culture -Trivia prizes -Refreshments -Costumes welcome! *Costumes should be suitable for a family-friendly event*   Hosted by Margaret Smith, content editor, Worcester Magazine, and Woo! Science columnist   Featuring: -Melanie Meadors, science communicator; outreach coordinator, Aldrich Astronomical Society -Charles Slatkin, The Goddard House and The Wonder Mission -JoAnn Adams, educator, EcoTarium -Steve Van Samson, horror writer and cohost, Retro Ridoctopus Podcast  -Melody Friedenthal, founder and coordinator, WPL Science Fiction Book Club
This program is free and open to the public. 
Check out WPL's virtual Science Fiction book club: <a href="https://www.mywpl.org/event/17066901" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mywpl.org/event/17066901</a>

Local Event: Martian New Year Party

Worcester County

Jessie Castellano

Boston Metropolitan Area

Worcester

Massachusetts

Martian New Year Party

Doors open at 6:15. Program starts at 6:30. Register here: mywpl.org/event/17343408
Location: Saxe Room
Join Worcester Public...

Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross

Experience the staged reading premiere of&nbsp;The Last Pass, Vincent Murphy’s adaptation of Gary Pomerantz’s NYT-bestselling book chronicling Celtics legend Bob Cousy’s memories of his partnership with teammate Bill Russell throughout the racial tensions of mid-century America.Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Sep 18, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Sep 18, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157035/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Love Your Labels invites you to be Queer AF in Denim at our Art+Fashion Show this September. 
Denim is more than just a fabric. It is a record of labor, resistance, reinvention, and style. This textile’s history begins with exploitation and enslaved labor. Rugged and transcendent, the garment became a symbol of resistance, solidarity with the working class, and youthful rebellion. From patchwork to embellishments, from indigo to acid wash, this textile embodies our uniqueness and authenticity. 

Join us at the Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts and let your imagination and creativity drive — we encourage you to take a well-loved, worn-in pair of jeans to the sewing machine for an evolution. What is your story, and how can you weave it into one of the world’s most beloved fabrics?
Queer AF 2026 will be a multitude of textures. Designers will imagine new tales to tell with this storied fabric, and shades of blue will pop on the runway. 
Join us on Friday, Sept. 18, at Mechanics Hall in Worcester — during the Big Queer Worcester Weekend — as we celebrate queer fashion, art, community, and joy.

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Queer AF in Denim

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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

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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Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También is an engaging and practical introduction to Hispanic genealogy designed to help beginners start their family history journey with clarity and confidence. Led by genealogist Irisneri Alicea Flores, this presentation focuses on simplifying the research process while honoring the rich cultural and historical context of Puerto Rican and broader Hispanic ancestry.Banx Room

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Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También: Beginning...

Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También is an engaging and practical introduction to Hispanic genealogy designed to help beginners start...

Mi Gente Estuvo Aquí También: Beginning Hispanic Genealogy

DCU Center

OVER 100 PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE - INTERVIEW &amp; GET HIRED ON THE SPOT! We’re gearing up for an exciting lineup of events and we have over 100 part-time positions available in our Arena, Convention Center and Oval Ice Skating Rink located behind Worcester City Hall. Our team will be conducting interviews and making on-the-spot job offers to qualified candidates! This event is&nbsp;FREE&nbsp;for jobseekers so share the news with your friends and family who are looking to get hired!&nbsp;Complimentary light refreshments will be available during the fair, and attendees will also be entered for a chance to win tickets to upcoming DCU Center events. WHY WORK AT THE DCU CENTER?
<ul><li>Part-time Positions for Everyone – days, nights, and weekends!</li><li>Flexible Hours – you decide when you want to work!</li><li>Make friends, money, and memories!</li></ul>
POSITIONS: - Banquet Servers - Bartenders - Box Office Ticket Sellers - Concession Stand Attendants - Event Staff (Ushers, Guest Services, Security) - Housekeeping - Kitchen Staff (Dishwashers,&nbsp;Line Cooks) - Set-Up Crew - Oval Ice-Skating Rink Ticket Sellers &amp; Skate Guards - And MANY MORE!
Walk-ins are welcome, and all applicants will be seen<a href="https://www.dcucenter.com/hiringevent/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>&nbsp;on a first-come, first-served basis. <a href="https://www.dcucenter.com/hiringevent/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pre-register</a> for an easy check-in.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and be able to speak English. Applicants should enter through Door 2 of the Convention Center on Major Taylor Boulevard.

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Annual Hiring Event

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Location: Saxe RoomAudience: AdultRegister here:&nbsp;<a href="https://mywpl.libnet.info/event/16971684" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mywpl.libnet.info/event/16971684</a>What exactly are pollinators and why are they so important?&nbsp;Join us to learn all about pollinator basics and how you can create your own habitat!
The first part of our presentation reviews some pollinator basics. Next, our presenter will discuss what pollinators need and are looking for when choosing where to rest, eat, or lay their eggs--in other words “Habitat”!&nbsp; We will learn about the importance of a habitat, what it is, and how to create and maintain some inviting habitats for pollinators just about anywhere at all!&nbsp; Specifically, the presentation illustrates successful pollinator habitats created in places as different as suburban gardens to apartment decks, and small urban yards and patios to parking lot “hell strips.”&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our presenter, Denise Guérin, is a Certified Massachusetts Master Gardener, graduating in the class of 2022.&nbsp; She fell in love with gardens (and their contents) at a young age while “helping” her father and grandmother in their large family gardens.&nbsp; She volunteers regularly at the Wakefield Arboretum, the Medford Food Pantry Garden, and the MMGA’s new Ohrenberger School Pollinator Garden.&nbsp; Her primary focus is on growing native plants and creating habitat for native bees, birds and insect pollinators.&nbsp; She is a graduate of the MMGA Speakers Bureau Training Program.

Local Event: Creating a Pollinator Habitat Anywhere!

Creating a Pollinator Habitat Anywhere!

Location: Saxe RoomAudience: AdultRegister here: mywpl.libnet.info/event/16971684What exactly are pollinators and why are they...

Worcester Country Club

VNA Care’s annual Celebration of Caring will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 8 pm at the Worcester Country Club, 2 Rice St., Worcester, to benefit VNA Care, a nonprofit visiting nurse association, and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. The evening features a cocktail reception, small plate dining, live music by Lizje Sarria and Oscar Rojas, and a celebration of the visiting nurses and clinicians who bring hope and comfort to our community. Presenting Sponsor is Marsh McLennan Agency. Tickets are $75 per person and available at https://www.VNACare.org/Worcester. All proceeds will support home health and hospice care provided by VNA Care in Central Massachusetts and at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. For more information, including custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Karen Webber at 508-658-7700 or Karen_Webber@vnacare.org.

Local Event: Celebration of Caring to benefit VNA Care

Celebration of Caring to benefit VNA Care

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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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<h3>12-Week Somatic Healing &amp; 9D Breathwork Transformation Program</h3>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Take One Journey or Buy a Package! 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 - $44&nbsp; &nbsp; 3- $121&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6 - $242&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;12 - $440
Break free from stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and limiting beliefs in this immersive 12-week healing and transformation experience. Through powerful 9D Breathwork journeys, nervous system regulation, somatic healing practices, and subconscious reprogramming, you'll learn how to release the past, reconnect with yourself, and step into a more empowered version of your life.
Imagine what life could feel like if stress, anxiety, limiting beliefs, and emotional wounds no longer controlled your daily experience. This powerful 12-week journey combines cutting-edge 9D Breathwork, somatic healing practices, nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, and personal empowerment techniques to help participants create lasting transformation from the inside out.<a href="https://carpionatogroup-my.sharepoint.com/personal/dawn_smith_carpionatogroup_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/12%20-%20week%20program.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Over the course of 12 weeks, participants will be guided through a carefully structured healing experience designed to release stored emotions, process past trauma, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Each session builds upon the previous one, creating a safe and supportive pathway toward greater emotional resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and personal freedom. 
Through immersive 9D Breathwork journeys including Letting Go, Stress &amp; Anxiety, Full System Reset, Healing Ancestral Trauma, Subconscious Mind Reprogramming, Reconnecting with Your Inner Child, and Unleash Your Power, participants gain powerful tools to heal from the past while creating a more empowered future. 
<h3>What Participants Can Expect:</h3>
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<li>Increase self-awareness and emotional resilience</li>
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<li>Develop a deeper connection with the body and intuition</li>
<li>Heal inner child wounds and generational patterns</li>
<li>Build confidence, empowerment, and personal sovereignty</li>
<li>Create sustainable practices for long-term wellbeing and growth&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Your Transformation Begins Here</h3>
This is more than a breathwork program. It's a complete mind-body healing experience that empowers you to move beyond survival mode, reconnect with your true potential, and create meaningful change in every area of your life. Over 12 weeks, you'll learn not only how to heal, but how to thrive.

Local Event: 9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey 

Auburn

9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset &...

12-Week Somatic Healing & 9D Breathwork Transformation Program
                        Take One Journey or Buy a Package! 
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9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey 

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.
RAIN or SHINE.
<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...

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Bancroft School

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,...

9D Breathwork is Coming to Auburn Starting 10/1/26

Take a Breath With Dawn - 9D Breathwork

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.

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.

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,...

I Wuff You Dog Training

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!

Innovative dog training! The cutting edge, most advanced solutions for your dog's struggles! We use a combination of cognitive training, behavior...

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.

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

Worcester’s New Climate-Controlled Self Storage Facility

CubeSmart Self Storage

Looking for storage that’s easy, secure, and modern? We’ve got you covered—literally. At CubeSmart Self Storage on 80 Barber Ave, we make storage simple, premium, and seriously convenient. 🚙 Drive right in under a covered, climate-controlled loading bay—no weather hassles 📦 High-clearance, three-lane access makes loading and unloading quick and stress-free—even for large vehicles 🧊 Fully climate-controlled across all four floors—ideal for protecting your valuables year-round 📱 Smartphone access via the CubeSmart app: open gates, doors, and elevators remotely 🛒 Free dollies &amp; handcarts on-site to make every move easier 📍 Centrally located off I-190 and I-290—perfectly positioned near Worcester’s residential neighborhoods and business hubs Whether you're moving, decluttering, managing inventory, or just need dependable storage, our facility is designed for your peace of mind and everyday convenience. Come see why Worcester locals trust CubeSmart at 80 Barber Ave. 📲 Reserve your unit online today and move in with zero hassle!

Looking for storage that’s easy, secure, and modern? We’ve got you covered—literally. At CubeSmart Self Storage on 80 Barber Ave, we make storage...

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