Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Trash and recycling will be picked up one day late due to the Veteran's Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 11. 2. St. Nicholas Orthodox Church will hold an electronics recycling day on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3. Celebrate Young Readers Day today by stopping by the Shrewsbury Public Library and picking up a book to read with your kids or your grandkids. 4. Come learn about Computer Class - Basic Computer …
Hurrican Irene is a potentially Category 3 hurricane, one of the worst coming through New England in recent history. How can you prepare? This week, Shrewsbury Patch gives you the best picks for the weekend to help you prepare: Make an emergency supply kit with: water (one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation), food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food), Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both, flashlight and extra batteries, first aid kit, whistle to signal for …
This week, Shrewsbury Patch picks the best nail salons in town. Did we miss one? Add it to the comments. Here they are: Awesome Nails Titi's Nails & Beyond Creative Nail & Spa Enhance Your Nails Victor Victoria
This week, Shrewsbury Patch picks the best hair salons in town. Did we miss your favorite? Add it to the comments below. Salon Sogno: 307 Grafton St., 508-841-4121 Shear Difference Hair Salon: 689 Main St., 508-842-4626 131 Shrewsbury Hair Salon: 131 Boston Tpke., 508-756-2645 Madison Place Hair Salon:19 Maple Ave., 508-842-5810 Victor Victoria: 344 Boston Tpke., 508-756-8580
This week, Shrewsbury Patch chooses the best parks in town. Do you have a favorite park? Add them to the comments section. While Dean Park may be the most recognizable in town, Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation maintains many parks throughout the town. Some are located near neighborhoods and schools, but all are open to the public. Park Name: Location: Arrowwood Park Arrowwood Avenue Dean Park Main Street Edgemere Park Edgemere Boulevard, off Route 20 Gauch Park Corner of North Quinsigamond Avenue and Main Street Greylock Park Avon Avenue Hillando Park Hillando Drive, off Walnut Street Hills …
Shrewsbury has no fireworks show in town, so we've picked the best places to see fireworks in the area. Here are the shows: Worcester: Friday, July 1 at 9:30 p.m., at Bell Pond, but can seen from East Park in Worcester, which will open in 6 p.m. You can also see the show from the west side of Shrewsbury including along Lake Quinsigamond. Rain date is Saturday, July 2. Auburn: Saturday, July 2 at 9:30 p.m. at Lemansky Park on Oxford Street. Rain date is Saturday, July 3. Millbury: Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. at Windle Field, Canal Street. Rain date is Tuesday, July 5. …
Each week, Shrewsbury Patch chooses the best of the best in town. Want to chime in? Add your picks to the comments. This week, we tackle the age-old problem of keeping kids occupied during a meal. When I was a kid, my grandparents used to say, "children should be seen and not heard." But now, restaurants cater to kids and most have kids menus for food especially for kids. Here's our picks: Friendly's: Not only does it have a family-friendly environment, but ice cream is included with every kids meal. And usually, you can get a free balloon. Moe's: While it's a Mexican restaurant for more than…
Each week, we bring you the Patch Picks column, a list of favorite restaurants, coffee shops or like this week, best pizza places in town. Where do you like to grab your favorite slice? Let us know in the comments if we forgot one. The picks for this week are: Shrewsbury Pizza Village Pizza Golden Pizza Amici's Trattoria
Each week, the weekly column Patch Picks helps readers choose the best pizza, restaurants, recipes and other light-hearted choices in town. This week, Shrewsbury Patch chooses a more serious topic of domestic violence and what families can do who are in need of assistance. Here are the organizations who are dedicated to help: The Shrewsbury Police Department: 508-845-4681 (business line) or 508-845-1212 (emergency) Westborough District Court Assistant District Attorney: 508-366-1790 or 508-366-8266 Shrewsbury Community Services: 508-845-6932 Voices Against Violence: 1-800-593-1125 (hotline) …
Each week, Patch picks the best bets in town and the area from everything from the best pizza to the best place to watch the big game. Think we missed a listing? Add them to the comments—we want to hear from you. This week, we highlight one of the hardest services to find: the best hair salon in town. Do you have a great hairdresser? Let us know. Here's our picks: Salon Sogno: Not only does it offer haircuts, but it also offers a relaxing atmosphere for men or women to enjoy getting the perfect cut. Located where Route 9 and Route 140 cross, it's next to the Black Diamond Cafe. Madison Place:
Each week, we bring you the Patch Picks column, a list of favorite restaurants, coffee shops or like this week, picnic places. Grab a blanket, a picnic basket of your favorite foods, and enjoy the parks in the area that offer great spots for picnics with the family or just a loved one. The picks for this week are: Purgatory Chasm, Sutton: One of the most unique landmarks around, Purgatory Chasm is between granite walls that rise as high as 70 feet. Not only is it a great picnic spot, but it also has a great history dating back to the last Ice Age as well as a sense of humor. Trails through …
Patch Picks this week helps you choose the best places to celebrate Mother's Day in the area. Did we miss one? Add it to the comments below. The Patch Picks for Mother's Day are: Oliver Wight Tavern: Enjoy a Mother's Day brunch menu from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Mom will also get a free pass to Old Sturbridge Village. 1790 Restaurant & Tavern: Celebrate Mother's Day at the 1790 Restaurant with their 38th Mother's Day Grand Buffet. $34 for adults, $14 for children 14 and under; kids 5 and under are $5 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and seating starts at 11:30 a.m. Call …
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. The 5 things today include: 1. Flap those wings. Today is National Bird Day, so take a moment to watch a bird like many have done throughout the world. Whether it's the spotted owl or Big Bird, there are so many birds to like. What's your favorite? Let us know in the comments. 2. The deal of the century. Thanks to the settlers being savvy, the American Indians agreed to sell Manhattan Island in 1626 for $25 in cloth and …
This week we focus on the best places in the area to enjoy Cinco de Mayo next week. While there are no traditionally Mexican restaurants in town, there are many to choose from in the area: Here are the Patch Picks for the week: Mezcal Tequila Cantina: On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 3, 4 and 5, the restaurant will open at noon (10:30 a.m. on Monday) for an all-day open house featuring special promotions of food and drink and an exhibit of Mezcal-themed photographs taken in Oaxaca, Mexico featuring the fiery liquor made from the Agave cactus. Chili's: Appetizer specials will be offered …
1. Earth Day Festival Where/When: EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way,
Worcester on Friday, April 22 fro 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go?: Celebrate planet Earth, explore the science of wild weather, dance to great music, play, enjoy fun foods, and delight in the many activities for which Worcester's annual Earth Day Festival is known. Come find out how your family can do its part for the planet. The event is sponsored by the EcoTarium and the Regional Environmental Council of Central Massachusetts. For additional information, e-mail info@ecotarium.org. Pricing: Half-price museum admission ($6 for adults …
Each week, Shrewsbury Patch picks the best of the best for the area. This week, Shrewsbury Patch is focusing on the best places to eat a nice Easter dinner. Don't cook, enjoy a day out with family and no one has to do dishes. The picks for this week are: Buca di Beppo: will open at 11 a.m. with a full menu for Easter. Grafton Inn: Easter brunch begins at 11 a.m. with the last seating at 1:45 p.m. will feature breakfast items, ham, seafood newburgh, chicken piccatta, turkey and a range of desserts. $19.95 per person, $12.95 for childrenyounger than 10 and free for children younger than 2. …
This week's Patch Picks column is all about a feast for Passover celebrations. Here are some traditional and not so traditional recipes: One of the things I did for a private Passover class last week was roast chicken stuffed with Dandelion Pesto. I like to to take some of the food traditions and give them a twist; since dandelion are a "bitter" green, this sauce has echoes of the bitter herbs that grace the Seder plate. It's a great use of those weeds, too! Note that it has no cheese, so it's great for a fleischig meal; you can throw in some grated Parmesan for if serving a milchig dinner. …
This week's Patch Picks will feature staycations in the area for April vacation. Who needs to fly where there are so many cultural and fun finds in the area. Here's our list for this week: Purgatory Chasm, 198 Purgatory Rd., Sutton: This unique landmark features granite walls that can rise as high as 70 feet. Do some rock climbing, have a picnic, check out the playground and enjoy the natural beauty. Coco Key Water Resort, 150 Royal Plaza Dr., Fitchburg: You don't have to travel to Florida to splash in a water park. This indoor attraction features water slides, tube rides and plenty of water …
From facials to massages, area spas offer relaxation and rejuvenation for their clients. This week's Patch Picks highlights local spas in Shrewsbury and around town. Every Thursday, Shrewsbury Patch makes suggestions of the best in the area. This week's spa choices in the area include: Nicholas Michaels Spa: is located at 422 W. Main St., Northborough. This elegant spa offers facials, massages and make-up applications, among otherfeatures, for more information, call 508-393-6676. Paul Conzo Day Spa and Hair Salon: 490 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Relax in this urban setting with massages, nail …
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style this year because today everyone is Irish. Whether it's a traditional Irish meal or just donning green clothing, get into the spirit. Here are some local haunts to celebrate: The Celtic Tavern: is in Northborough, but it's playing music all day and traditional Irish fare is available all month, including today. Check their website for more information. Italian American Victory Club: Join Representative Matt Beaton and Shrewsbury Selectman Jim Kane, tonight at 7 p.m., at the Italian American Victory Club, 26 Dewey Rd., Shrewsbury. Light appetizers, cash bar…
