My Fourth of July Weekend

A pretty good 4th of July weekend in Central Mass for me folks....

Friday night I checked out two new bars for me with a couple of amigoes... "The Real" Johnnie Mac and Tess who barkeeps down at The Hibo.....we hung out at Armsby Abbey on Main Street and ended the evening at Nick's on Millbury Street. In between I had a cocktail or two with BuckPaxton at the Abbey catching up on WooTown happenings.

Armsbey Abbey is the real deal and everything that has been stated about it is right on....great service, great food and a great selection of beer....the staff is pretty easy on the eyes also:>)

Saturday & Sunday were both pretty easy (lame for most:>)...went up to the Barre, MA on Saturday to check out the Barre Farmers Market and a nuevo antique store.....am looking for a new bed and kitchen set. Later on Saturday, Buddy the Beagle and I hiked a short trail along the Ware River and then we sat up at the Barre Falls Dam in Hubbardston, MA.....the DCR staff at Comet Pond in Hubbardston, MA wouldn't let Buddy the Beagle in but directed us to the Dam.

It's incredible that a dog can not be at Comet Pond because of it's proximity to the Quabbin Watershed but all those wee kiddies peeing in the Pond are:>)

Saturday night and Sunday were spent around the house getting ready for next weeks festival...a little BBQ, some painting, some gardening.....not one reason to call the police:>)

The Village of Piedmont had it's share of fireworks & BBQ's this weekend but it all seemed to be relatively calm, organized and most were respectful of each others space......this is a far cry from past 4th of July weekends in The Village of Piedmont.

The Lads from Rodney Street may want to hang out with the Lads from The Village of Piedmont for awhile....we'll show em' how change can take place without a total reliance on the Pols and then they can make up a youtube clip about all the good shite happening instead of shite:>)

Next weekend The Village of Piedmont lights up.....

CSX to donate $5,000.00 to Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival beneficiary "National Autistic Association"

CSX Frieght Lines is generously donating $5000.00 to the Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival and the entire amount is going directly to the National Autistic Association.

The CSX Jamabalay Stage one of two stages having live music played on it Saturday, July 11th will have playing on it LIVE the following music acts:

Noon - 2:00 P.M. River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs

4:00 - 6:00 P.M. The Chris Fitz Band

8:00 - 11:00 P.M. LisaMarie & All Shook Up

Chandler Street Business Association 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program

Wild Will Randell and The Leprechaun in the Hood (ME:>) representing the Chandler Street Business Association hammered out a eight week summer youth employment agreement yesterday with representatives of the city and co-partners in the NRSA Program that will include The Village of Piedmont youth and young adults who are also active members of the CHUA PHO HIEN Buddhist Meditation Temple located on Dewey Street in The Village of Piedmont.

These kid's and young adults are new to the youth sumer employment program but they have been along with the temple heirarchy an intricate part of the changing neighborhood and it's transformation into a more vibrant one.

The Program will be responsible for weekly work at Castle Hill Park location of the first all-women's college in the USA, maintenance of the nuevo trees and their beds on Chandler & Pleasant Street, reclaiming sidewalks on Winfield Street and other similiar clogged walkways, maintenance of the areas around the nuevo park benches on Chandler Street & Pleasant Street as well as flower pots and an assortment of other duties.

Be on the look out for the Chandler Street Business Association/City of WooTown "CLEAN TEAM" this summah in "The Vilage of Piedmont".

SUPPORTING SPONSORS OF THE
CHANDLER STREET BUSINESS ASSOC:

Serrato Sign, Madigan Construction, Advantage Benefits, Mooradian Construction, Richard Kazerian, B.A. Event Promotions, Worcester Common Ground, Living Earth, EVO Restaurant, John & Son's II & Martin Luther King Business Empowerment Center

WooTown Best Barkeeps Volunteering @ Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

We have some of WooTown's best TIPS certified barkeeps volunteering for next weeks Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival taking place in The Village of Piedmont...here is Alex ovah at EVO Restaurant pouring a pint for the festival director the other night.

There is still a need for a few more to go along with the other barkeeps that have come forward.

The Pulse Magazine - July 2009 Swimsuit Issue

Great piece in WooTown's "The Pulse Magazine" about the 2nd annual Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival taking place on July 11th.

Gina & Harry T. and Moi also just did an hour long interview with WooTown Telegram & Gazette Reportah - Lisa Welch at Jumpin' Juice Java about the upcoming festival as well as having an in depth chat about the beneficiary the "National Autistic Association"....the article is going to appear on page B1 of the WooTown Telegram & Gazette on July 10th.

Buddy & I up at Roootland Park today...as peaceful as can be!

Took Buddy the Beagle up to the lake at Rutland State Park ....very quiet due to the wet weather we have been having.... some hardcore kid's swimming in the cold water and a few out walking their dog's....this tranquilty in the woods will not last long as the hot weather hits us soon and the lake becomes crowded with folks swimming and fishing....tomorrow morning Buddy the Beagle and I are taking some advice and are going for a cold swim and a short run:>)

Harry & Gina Tembenis plugging Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival on Dining Out MetroWest radio show

Harry & Gina Tembenis were on last weeks "Dining Out MetroWest" radio show plugging...you guessed it:>) Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

Check out this link.....push up to 37:25 minutes as there are others being interviewed before Harry & Gina Tembenis

Volunteers Needed For Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

Hola Amigoes, those who love to help out and the many I have yet to meet in mi life that can change this by volunteering at Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival:>)

If you have some free time on July 11th and like to volunteer...then let "The Big Fellah" know.

I am seeking parking clerks, security staff to work with WPD Details, TIPS Certified Barkeeps, assistant barkeeps, ticket sale clerks, clean up crew, set-up crew on Friday July 10th.

The Shifts are the following but we are not restricted to them:

Saturday July 11th

11:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
3:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Friday July 10th

What can you do? We start at Noon and will be working well into the night:>)

Screened Women's & Men's Tee Shirts In Assorted Colors Will Be Available @ Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

Great women's & men's tee shirts in assorted colors with the festival logo screen printed on them will be available.

Embroidered Hats Available @ Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

Great baseball hats,dress & golf shirts with the festival logo embroidered on them will be available.

Vendors @ Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival

Veg Worcester is the first vendor to sign up for this years festival....membahs will be selling vegan bakery items on festival day as well as offering up literature on what the organization is all about. There is more vendor space available

I Gotta Drive Down Chandler Street Today!!

The Paulie's NOLA Jazz & Blues Festival street light banners went up on Chandler Street-WooTown from Park Avenue to Bellevue Street today courtesy of festival sponsor Serrato Sign:>)

Very cool stuff happening down in the Village of Piedmont........month of July 2009!