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Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The T&G Santa fund is in its 86th year, aiming to bring Christmas joy to nearly 8,000 needy children in Central Massachusetts, supported by reader and local business donations.  Telegram & Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

  • A $16 million project proposes converting the former Worcester police headquarters into a mixed-use building with 44 apartments and a restaurant, including nine affordable units.  Telegram & Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Hoang Tran, originally from Hanoi, Vietnam, is part of the inaugural cohort in UMass Chan Medical School's Biophysical, Chemical and Computational Biology pathway, aiming to merge his passions for math and science into a career in scientific research.  UMass Chan Medical School

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.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • 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.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • 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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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  • 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.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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  • Noon Year's Eve Celebration

    Celebrate the arrival of the new year with fun activities and experiences at the EcoTarium in Worcester.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Stretch Therapy Workshop

    This event offers insights into Stretch Therapy and techniques for personalized stretching to improve daily wellbeing and reduce pain.

    Tue, 1/7/25

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