Where Will You WOO? - June 16

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Where will you WOO during the week of June 16.

Thursday June 16th

Worcester's 2016 Bloomsday Ramble

Thursday, June 16, 2016

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

The Tatnuck Grille

638 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602

Join the WCPA for its 21st year of participatory readings of James Joyce's seminal work "Ulysses." Bloomsday is named for Leopold Bloom, the protagonist in this turn of the century novel bemusing life, love and politics in Dublin, Ireland. Episode 8: Lestrygonians

Friday June 17th

11th Annual Stand Down

Friday, June 17, 2016

9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Veterans Inc.

69 Grove Street

Worcester, MA 01605

Thousands of veterans and their families have received assistance through our Stand Down event since it began in 2006. The event provides counseling & substance abuse referrals, employment & training, healthcare services, housing resources, legal services, wellness activities, and a career fair. Veterans and their families are also be able to receive FREE clothing, meals, haircuts, and personal care items. Giveaways and Raffle Items are also given out.

Saturday, June 18th

Oddball Olympics

Saturday, June 18, 2016

11:30 AM-12:00 PM, 12:30 PM-1:00 PM, 2:30 PM-3:00 PM, 3:30 PM-4:00 PM

EcoTarium

222 Harrington Way

Worcester, MA 01604

Welcome to the opening ceremonies of the Oddball Olympics! To celebrate the East Coast Opening of "KLUTZ® Amazingly Immature," we are filling our day with programs in competitive silliness. Use some bizarre methods to build, throw, balance, play, and slide your way to goofy victory! While youre at it, bend the house rules, make some snot, and orchestrate some wacky mealtime music. Do you have what it takes to be an Oddball Olympian?

Sunday, June 19th

Father’s Day Hike

Sunday, June 19, 2016

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Mass Audubon: Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary

113 Goodnow Rd .MA 01541

Your Dad doesn’t want another tie! He wants to trek to the summit of Brown Hill! He wants to look for red-tailed hawks patrolling the meadows! He wants to see huge ancient trees! He would love to hike with you at spectacular Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary join us! Each Dad will receive a laminated guide of his choice from Mass Audubons series including Guide to Northeastern Dragonflies & Damselflies, Guide to Backyard Birds of Eastern North America, or Paddlers Guide to New England Rivers. Leaders: Sanctuary Staff. For more information and to register, call 978.464.2712

Monday, June 20th

Outdoor Pool at the Worcester JCC

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, June 15, 2016 - August 12, 2016

2:30 PM-8:00 PM

Worcester JCC

Outdoor Pool

633 Salisbury Street

Worcester, MA 01609

For 3 month access to outdoor and indoor pools, you can relax outside in our lounge chairs. You will enjoy dipping your toes in the water. When you are done swimming, you will also have access to our fitness center and group ex classes. Enjoy member pricing on massages, personal training and swim lessons. Families, senior, college and teens have special rates. Contact Monica Maher for info, 508 756 7109 x236 or [email protected]

Tuesday, June 21st

Canal District Art Walk

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

6:00 PM-10:00 PM

Water Street

Worcester, MA 01604

The third instalment of the Canal District Art Walk in the Historic Canal District of Worcester, Massachusetts! Every third Tuesday of the month thru the summer and fall. There will be dozens of artists displaying their fine art in various pubs, cafes and restaurants along Water Street! There will be some live painting demonstrations, roving musicians and poets too! stop into a cafe for a glass of wine and a bite to eat and enjoy the rich cultural mix! A whole street of fantastic art, live music and great poetry !!!

Wednesday, June 22nd

The History of Antiques in Brimfield: Gordon Reid Sr.'s Legacy

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Preservation Worcester Community Room

230 Park Avenue

Worcester, MA 01609

How did one man with a dream create what would eventually grow into a large scale event that has an impact on much of central Massachusetts three times each year? Join us for a glimpse of the past to the present in words and pictures. Laurel Mathieu Prescott is the granddaughter of the Late Gordon Reid Sr. She is the daughter of Judith Reid Mathieu and the niece of Jill Reid Lukesh who are the daughters of Gordon Reid Sr. Judith and Jill are the "Js" of J&J Promotions in Brimfield. Laurel has participated in the antique show operation with her family for more than 3 decades. In addition to helping with the family business, Laurel is an Occupational Therapist. RSVP Requested but not required.