Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.
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🏘️ Community
The T&G Santa fund, in its 86th year, will provide Christmas gifts for nearly 8,000 needy children in Central Massachusetts, supported by donations from readers, businesses, and civic organizations.
The 12th annual Festival of Lights in Worcester showcased a successful evening of music, Christmas tree lighting, and community engagement despite the cold weather.
The Boulevard Diner in Worcester, a family-run establishment since the 1960s, offers a vast menu and 24-hour service on weekends, highlighting its community significance and unique offerings.
🎭 Culture
Brian Nelson's Laurel cartoon celebrates the reopening of Worcester's unique 'atmospheric' Capitol Theater by depicting Laurel joyfully taking a front-row seat.
📰 Economy
A Maryland-based developer plans to build a 122-room WoodSpring Suites extended-stay hotel in Worcester on Providence Street, according to submitted site plans.
A Holden-based developer plans to construct a 491-unit luxury residential complex in an undeveloped area off Grafton Street, among other notable business developments in Central Mass.
🎓 Education
WPI faculty and students demonstrate the rapid and intense burning of both real and artificial Christmas trees to highlight fire safety.
📰 Lifestyle
Explore five unique December activities in Massachusetts, including the Country Roads Holiday Tour and Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo, to brighten your holiday season.
🏈 Sports
Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas expressed optimism for the upcoming season and discussed his rehabilitation progress at the WooSox Foundation Honors Gala.
🎉 Worcester Events
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Preschool Story Hour: Weather and Geology
This event invites children aged 3 to 5 to enjoy a thematic hour of storytelling, activities, and a nature walk, focusing on weather and geology.
Reading Royals vs. Worcester Railers Hockey Game
Catch an exciting evening of ECHL professional hockey as the Worcester Railers face off against the Reading Royals at the DCU Center.
CCD Classes for Grades PreK-4
The event offers educational catechesis for children in grades PreK-4 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish.
Annual Family Holiday Pops Concert
The event features talented young musicians from various schools and towns, showcasing performances from youth orchestras and chorales in a holiday-themed concert at Mechanics Hall.
Maine Mariners vs Worcester Railers Ice Hockey Match
The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, an ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, returns for its seventh season of professional hockey at the DCU Center.
Brick Fest Live - A Celebration for LEGO Enthusiasts
Brick Fest Live is a family-friendly festival at the DCU Center featuring a vast variety of LEGO exhibits, hands-on activities, and opportunities for creative building.
Brick Fest Live - Family Event for LEGO Enthusiasts
Brick Fest Live at the DCU Center offers a celebration of LEGO with interactive attractions, life-size models, and a Guinness World-Record Setting Mosaic.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of the new year with fun activities and experiences at the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Stretch Therapy Workshop
This event offers insights into Stretch Therapy and techniques for personalized stretching to improve daily wellbeing and reduce pain.
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