For a detailed LIST OF EVENTS in the 13TH WORCESTER DISTRICT, see BOB'S WEEKLY CALENDAR. Link is to the right.

SEPTEMBER 9 - RIBBON CUTTING
Tuesday, September 9 Woment Together/Mujeres Unidas invites you to the opening of their Peace Park at the corner of Winslow and Pleasant Streets. 9:30 am with City and State officials. 5:30-7:30 pm celebration with neighbors See a photo of the ribbon cutting on the District News page..

JUNE 27 BENEFIT CONCERT
Friday, June 27, 7 pm: Mackenzie Melemed will perform in a benefit concert for the Webber Family of Paxton which has recently suffered several tragedies. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children and are available at the Paxton Market or by calling Chris at 508.335.4495. The concert will be held at the Zecco Performing Arts Center, Anna Maria College.


NOVEMBER 19: WINSLOW PARK GROUNDBREAKING
In partnership with the City of Worcester and Women Together/the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network, the groundbreaking at 374 Pleasant St. will transform this vacant lot into a dynamic pocket park. Funding comes from the City of Worcester, Women Together/PSNNC, and an Urban Self Help grant from the Commonwealth's Executive Office of Energy and Environment Affairs Division of Concervation services.

NOVEMBER 3: CONNECT TO HEALTH WORCESTER!
Everyone in Massachusetts is now required to have health insurance. Learn how the state-mandated health care law affects you and your family. Learn how to get health insurance at a reasonable price and avoid a state penalty. Sign up by November 15 to avoid this tax penalty.
Come to one of these two enrollment events to be held in Worcester and sponsored by the Health Connector: One will be at the YWCA, 1 Salem Square, the other will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of Worceser, 65 Tainter St. Both events will run from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sponsors will help with the enrollment process. To make it easier, bring a photo ID and copies of your most recent pay stubs. Call 1-877-623-6765 or
go here for more information

NOVEMBER 1: FUEL ASSISTANCE OPENS
Worcester Community Action Council announces that the 2008 fuel season officially opens on November 1. A press conference at 10 a.m. will kick-off the season. The agency, at 484 Main St., 4th floor, will have new hours for fuel intake applications. "The rising cost of fuel, coupled with a reduction in federal fuel benefits has caused a correlating economic burden for thousands of residents," says Jill Dagilis, executive director of WCAC. "The serious trends show a continued spike in utility arrearage cases, increased mortgage foreclosures, and rising homelessness throughout the state for limited income residents." For more information about fuel assistance, email liheap@wcac.net or go to WCAC's website at www.wcac.net You can download a fuel assistance brochure here.