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.

Worcester County

Jessie Castellano

Boston Metropolitan Area

Worcester

Massachusetts

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

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.

Auburn

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,...

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...

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...

Wormtown Ska Presents: An "Is This Ska?" Punk Party! Featuring: Cheap City! (Party Punk) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cheapcitytheband/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cheap...</a> Dirty Walter and the Smelltones! (Doo Wop Punk) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/Smelltones/" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/Smelltones/</a> Sgt. Scagnetti! (Ska Rock) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SgtSCAG/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SgtSC...</a> Sonorous Rising! (Ska Punk) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonorousrising/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sonor...</a> Art by The Creepy Doll Lady <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCreepyDollLady/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheCr...</a> Come out and party! $10.00 Door Cover 21+ FB Event Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1085951491604652/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/events/1085951491604652/</a>

Wormtown Ska Presents: An "Is This Ska?" Punk Party!

Featuring: Cheap City! (Party Punk)

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cheapcitytheband/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cheap...</a> Dirty Walter and the Smelltones! (Doo Wop Punk)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/Smelltones/" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/Smelltones/</a> Sgt. Scagnetti! (Ska Rock)

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SgtSCAG/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SgtSC...</a> Sonorous Rising! (Ska Punk)

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonorousrising/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sonor...</a> Art by The Creepy Doll Lady <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCreepyDollLady/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheCr...</a> Come out and party! $10.00 Door Cover

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WSP: Is this ska? w/ Cheap City, Sgt Scag,...

Wormtown Ska brings another fun show! A night of party punk, rock and ska to make you dance!

WSP: Is this ska? w/ Cheap City, Sgt Scag, Smelltones + more!

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Mechanics Hall

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story, a full-length dramatic ballet portraying the courage and faith of the Pilgrims, their perilous Atlantic crossing, and the remarkable friendship that developed with Native Americans. Meticulously researched and beautifully choreographed, Anchored brings this inspiring chapter of American history to life for audiences of all ages. Presented by FirstLoveWorks.

Local Event: Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story

Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The...

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Ballet Magnificat! performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story, a full-length dramatic ballet...

Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story

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

Local Event: Medicare Need to Know 2027

Medicare Need to Know 2027

This educational discussion is open to the public. We will talk about the changing Medicare landscape as we head into the Fall...

Pakachoag Center

<h3>12-Week Somatic Healing &amp; 9D Breathwork Transformation Program</h3>
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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>
<ul>
<li>Release stored stress, emotions, and unresolved trauma</li>
<li>Learn practical nervous system regulation techniques</li>
<li>Increase self-awareness and emotional resilience</li>
<li>Reprogram limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns</li>
<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>
</ul>
<h3>Ideal For:</h3>
Anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or ready for deeper healing and personal growth. Whether you're beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen existing self-development work, this program provides a comprehensive roadmap for transformation. 
<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 

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

12-Week Somatic Healing & 9D Breathwork Transformation Program
                        Take One Journey or Buy a Package! 
   ...

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...

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,...

Worcester Man Accused Of Selling Guns,...

A man with two prior drug convictions is facing federal charges connected to the sale of firearms and ammunition.

Worcester Man Accused Of Selling Guns, Ammunition Without License

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Worcester Gets $900K Grant To Strengthen Flood...

The money will fund the final phase of a four-year effort to address increased urban flooding linked to climate change.

Worcester Gets $900K Grant To Strengthen Flood Resilience

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New Express Car Wash Debuts In Worcester 

The business offers unlimited-wash memberships starting at $15 per month.

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$5M Lottery Prize Sold In Norwood

One lucky lottery player in Massachusetts won a major prize this week.

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MA Students Still Far Behind Pre-COVID Marks...

The MCAS results from 2026 showed that high school students were 15% behind in math and 16% behind in English compared to 2019.

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