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80 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2015 www.wbjournal.com YWCA DANCE FOR PEACE (September) Come join the fun at a team-driven dance marathon to benefit the YWCA's North Central Massachusetts Domestic Violence Program. For more information, contact the Development Office at 508-767-2505, ext. 3009 or email events@ywcacentralmass.org. Worcester County Food Bank September is HUNGER ACTION MONTH Worcester County Food Bank joins Feeding America, the national network of food banks, to ask everyone in Worcester County and across America to take action to fight hunger in their community, all month long. Hunger Action Month is your opportunity to join a movement that has a real and lasting impact on our effort to feed more Americans than ever before. Whether by holding an awareness event in your community, advocating for systemic solutions, making donations, or volunteering at your local food pantry, you can find the way that's right for you to make a difference during Hunger Action Month. For more information, call 508-842-3663 or visit www.foodbank.org SHINE Initiative MICHAEL'S 5K RUN & WALK, annually in September or October This event remembers Michael Wallace, a local scholar athlete, who disappeared in 2002 after struggling with depression. Details can be found at www.michaelsrun.org The Bridge of Central Massachusetts BRIDGEFEST, 5K ROAD RACE AND FAMILY FESTIVAL, Elm Park, held in September each year The event includes a walk, road race, arts and crafts fair, free children's activities, a grand prize raffle, live music, food and more. The proceeds of this event benefit the Health and Wellness Initiative of The Bridge, which provides activities to educate and promote healthy behaviors around nutrition, physical activity and tobacco recovery among individuals served. For more information, call 508-755-0333 or visit www.thebridgecm.org Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts THE ANNUAL WALK & ROLL FOR BRAIN INJURY held every September For more information, call 508-475-0032 or visit www.biama.org Fruitlands JURIED CRAFT FESTIVAL in partnership with the Worcester Center for Crafts, every fall More than 40 professional New England artists display their creations to the grounds of the Museum over two days. Admission to the festival includes admission to the Museum and grounds. This fall event attracts more than 2,000 visitors each year from all over New England. For more information, call 978-456-3924 or visit www.fruitlands.org Boys & Girls Club of Worcester September 17th SPORTS & CELEBRITY NITE honors: • Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler • Jim Coghlin, local businessman and philanthropist • Tim Cooney, former Mayor of Worcester • Don Cushing, Basketball Coach at Bartlett High • Dr. Robert Johnson, Becker College President • Joan Sheary, legendary Dance Director at Burncoat High For more information, call 508-754-2686 or visit www.bgcworcester.org Venture Community Services Thursday, September 17 Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village Venture Community Services is proud to be in its 11th year hosting their ANNUAL WINE, BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL with Ted's Package Store of Charlton. Join us for delicious food from area restaurants and taste a variety of beer, wine, whiskey, mead, cider and more while enjoying games, raffles and an extensive silent auction. Tickets are $40 and are available for purchase on our web site, www.venturecs.org. Veterans Inc. FREEDOM SONG FESTIVAL Sunday, September 27, 2015, 11 am to 4 pm at Veterans Inc., 59 South St., Shrewsbury This family-friendly outdoor event features children's activities and entertainment. Held rain or shine. For more information, call 800-482-2565 or visit www.veteransinc.org YWCA DAYBREAK BREAKFAST every October This event educates, motivates and inspires people to help build safe communities by raising awareness of domestic violence, supporting survivors and promoting healthy relationships. Sponsorship packages are available for these events and others throughout the year. For more information, contact the Development Office at 508-767-2505, ext. 3009 or email events@ywcacentralmass.org. SHINE Initiative KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN every October Held annually in October, this event features guest speakers, live and silent auction, raffles, dinner and entertainment. It is open to the public and donors are welcome to purchase tickets, to serve as sponsors and/or to donate items for auctions and raffles. For more information, call 978-870-1494 or visit www.shineinitiative.org Boys & Girls Club of Worcester October 17, 2015, ARTS IN THE EVENING This event celebrates visual, performing and wearable art with performances, vendors, a fashion show and entertainment by Dale LePage and In DA Zone, the Club dance team. For more information, call 508-754-2686 or visit www.bgcworcester.org EcoTarium GREAT PUMPKIN FEST, October 24, 2015 The biggest Halloween celebration for families in Central Massachusetts, now in its 12th year, is our largest community fundraiser. For more information, call 508-929-2700 or visit www.ecotarium.org Y.O.U. Ball GALA FOR KIDS, November The Gala for Kids draws more than 350 guests, including many leaders of Worcester's business and civic communities, and offers outstanding sponsor visibility before and during the event. The Gala includes both live and silent auctions, for which donations are gratefully accepted, as well as a formal dinner, live music and entertainment. For more information, call 508-849-5600 or visit www.youinc.org Fruitlands CRAFT BEER TASTING every November Celebrate the tastes of fall with this fundraiser held in our heated tent with its magnificent view of the Nashua River Valley at sunset. Hors d'oeuvres are included with the ticket and various local New England craft breweries will be represented for the tastings. For more information, call 978-456-3924 or visit www.fruitlands.org American Heart Association HEART OF THE COMMONWEALTH November 7, 2015, Cyprian Keyes Golf Course in Boylston, MA The Heart of the Commonwealth celebrates the many mission-related activities and volunteers that we have in Central Massachusetts with an evening of entertainment and auctions. For more information, call 781-373-4500 or visit www.Heart.org VETERANS MEMORIAL 5K ROAD RACE & WALK Saturday, November 7, 2015, Veterans Inc., 59 South St., Shrewsbury Race Starts at 9 am. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact 508-791-1213 x123 or events@veteransinc.org. VETERANS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Wednesday, November 11, 2015, Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester Enjoy a great breakfast and thank our veterans in person before the parade honoring their service to our country. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact 508-791-1213 x123 or events@veteransinc.org. Worcester County Food Bank ANNUAL FEED WORCESTER COUNTY FOOD DRIVE Early December In its 23rd year, the annual food drive, hosted by WSRS 96.1, takes place every December. The drive raises food and funds. Stop by, donate food or money and meet WSRS morning hosts Greg and Suzanne and WCFB's staff and volunteers at Price Chopper on Pullman Street in Worcester. Corporate sponsorship opportunities with on-air opportunities available. Contact WCFB or WSRS for more information. For more information, call 508- 842-3663 or visit www.foodbank.org September 2015 Highlights of Area Nonprofit Events Calendar OctOber 2015 2015-2016 NOvember 2015 December 2015