Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
Good morning, Worcester.
The Catholic Diocese of Worcester announced that Saint Christopher Church (950 West Boylston St.) will close on July 1 to merge with Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and form Our Lady of Providence Parish with services at (23 Fales St.) and (228 Lincoln St.); Bishop McManus urged support.
Brian Nelson’s Laurel cartoon depicted a 3rd-grade volleyball game at Robert Benchley School on May 30, featuring a girl at service during the match (a brief look at school life).
MassDOT restored historic stone markers used on the old Upper Boston Post Road and continues repairs after a truck damaged a marker in 2011, with marker #48 being reset today at Wheaton Square Park for Worcester residents to enjoy.
NASA confirmed that a meteor broke up at 40 miles high over northeast Massachusetts on Saturday, May 30 (releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT), creating a loud boom felt in eastern and central Massachusetts.
Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change
8 AM — DCU Center — Free – $350 — Explore the momentum transforming manufacturing with insights from industry leaders and experts.
2026 Spring SNCA BJJ In-House Kids Championship
Time TBA — Worcester Massachusetts — Entry fees may apply — Experience exciting Gi divisions for kids of all ages and skill levels in a safe, competitive environment.
Healthcare and Human Services Job Fair
10 AM – 12 PM — MassHire Worcester Career Center — Free entry — Connect with top employers hiring in the healthcare and human services sectors.
The Deloreans Concert at Firefly's BBQ
9-11 p.m. — Firefly's BBQ — $5 Cover — Enjoy a night of brass-kickin' Rock and Soul from the 70s and 80s with The Deloreans.
The 26th Miss Massachusetts Teen Competition
7-10 p.m. — The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts — $59 — Celebrate the talent and ambition of young women competing for the title of Miss Massachusetts’ Teen.
Massachusetts Cheese Festival 2026
10 AM - 4 PM — Stone Cow Brewery — VIP ticket available — Celebrate local cheese with tastings, music, and educational sessions.
Worcester Caribbean American Heritage Festival
12-7 p.m. — Institute Park — Free entry — Celebrate diverse cultures with music, food, and entertainment honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Worcester Bravehearts vs. Norwich Sea Unicorns Baseball
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Fitton Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as local teams battle it out on the diamond.
Toledo Mud Hens vs. Worcester Red Sox
6:45-7:45 p.m. — Polar Park — Tickets from $15 — Catch a thrilling baseball game between the Mud Hens and the Red Sox in Worcester.
Kittie Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Palladium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful sound of Kittie as they rock the stage with fan favorites and new songs.
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