Category: Community News

Worcester Meeting of Friends (Quakers) Dedication of Land Acknowledgement Plaque – Worcester Friends Meeting House at 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, April 23

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Dear Friend, The Worcester Meeting of Friends (Quakers) is pleased to invite you to the Dedication of our Land Acknowledgment Plaque installed in front of our Worcester Friends Meeting House at 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester. We have invited members of indigenous, religious and political communities. We expect Nipmuc representatives to join us. I hope you … Continue reading Worcester Meeting of Friends (Quakers) Dedication of Land Acknowledgement Plaque – Worcester Friends Meeting House at 901 Pleasant Street, Worcester, April 23

Greater Worcester Humanists – Tuesday, April 11, 7 PM, Online and In-Person – Animal Rights from a Humanist Perspective, with Monica Miller

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Fighting for liberty and equality on the frontlines in state and federal courts across the country, Monica Miller will discuss her historic oral argument before the highest court in New York on behalf of an elephant named Happy. The case made international headlines as the first case seeking a right on behalf of a nonhuman … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists – Tuesday, April 11, 7 PM, Online and In-Person – Animal Rights from a Humanist Perspective, with Monica Miller

The Halalisa Singers present Concert for the Earth – April 29 & 30

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An uplifting program that celebrates the beauty of the earth, Concert for the Earth calls for action to stem the destructive tide of climate change. Composed in the early 1980s, the riveting “Missa Gaia (Earth Mass)” weaves lyrical melodies with international gospel traditions, the calls of animals and the songs of whales as a joyful tribute to the … Continue reading The Halalisa Singers present Concert for the Earth – April 29 & 30

Seeking Vacationers, Volunteers, and Staff for Summer 2023 in NH

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World Fellowship Center (WFC) is a secular, unaffiliated camp and conference center offering summer hospitality, educational social justice workshops and lectures, outdoor recreation and creative opportunities for all ages near the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Catherine Roberts is volunteering to help WFC staff up for the summer season ($15/hour + room/board) — please … Continue reading Seeking Vacationers, Volunteers, and Staff for Summer 2023 in NH

Greater Worcester Humanists – Tuesday, March 14, 7 PM, Online and In-Person – The Future of Greater Worcester Humanists

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Due to the difficulties imposed by the pandemic and our lack of success in filling several key leadership positions, Greater Worcester Humanists is at a critical juncture in its 19-year history. The March meeting will consist of an open discussion, led by GWH Treasurer David Fields, about the future of the organization. What would it … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists – Tuesday, March 14, 7 PM, Online and In-Person – The Future of Greater Worcester Humanists

Greater Worcester Humanists – Darwin Day with Nick Schweitzer – Evolution in the Courts – Tuesday, February 14, 7 PM

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The annual Darwin Day meeting of Greater Worcester Humanists will take place on Tuesday , February 14 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. Save room for dessert! Presentation:Nick will speak on the history of challenges in state and federal courts to the teaching of evolution in public schools starting with the Scopes trial in … Continue reading Greater Worcester Humanists – Darwin Day with Nick Schweitzer – Evolution in the Courts – Tuesday, February 14, 7 PM

Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit IHN Family Shelter – March 6, 2023, 4 – 9 pm, 537 Lincoln Street, Worcester

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Please join us at this IHN Family Shelter Fundraiser at Papa Gino’s on Lincoln St., Worcester from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9.   It is for this Papa Gino’s only and can be used for dine in, take-out or delivery.  If you use an on-line ordering system make certain you enter code … Continue reading Papa Gino’s Fundraiser to Benefit IHN Family Shelter – March 6, 2023, 4 – 9 pm, 537 Lincoln Street, Worcester