Calendar Policy

Our calendar section is intended to promote “free” events or ones that directly affect a volunteer-driven organization that benefits the community. Paid events that are not deemed fund-raisers or benefits do not qualify. Non-charitable events that charge the public for profit is not allowed as we consider that paid advertising. The deadline to submit calendar items in the mail, by fax, or emailed in Word document format is Friday at noon or sooner. We usually print one week in advance of an event, and the listings should be brief, with only time, date, location, brief activity explanation, and contact info. All future listings appear weekly online. Calendar listings can be emailed to: towncommon@turley.com. Please type “Cal Listing” in the subject heading.

Thursday, July 29

STURBRIDGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at 6 p.m. on Sturbridge Common. Featuring Pucker Rock Band. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Presented by the Sturbridge Recreation Department. Free.

STORIES IN TREES PUPPET SHOW at 6:30 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library meeting room. Sparky's Puppets presents “Stories in Trees,” a lively medley of stories celebrating the world of forest and field. Free tickets available one week in advance. For children ages 3 and older with a caregiver. Call 508-346-2512.

Friday, July 30

FELIX & OSCAR July 30-Aug. 1 at the Stageloft Repertory Theater. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Odd Couple updated by Neil Simon. The battles and conflicts between this famous and hilarious duo have been updated and added new life and new jokes to this classic creation. A Neil Simon gem made even funnier. Tickets: $16/adults, $14/seniors and children, $8/students 14 and older. Contact Ed Cornely at 508-347-9005 or visit www.stageloft.com.

Saturday, July 31

SOUTHBRIDGE FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at 6 p.m. on the Southbridge Town Common, on Routes 131 and 169. Featuring Los Soneros De Borinquen, to celebrate the Latino heritage in Southbridge. Bring the family, your lawn chairs/blankets and coolers to enjoy a relaxing summer evening listening to a variety of musical entertainment.

TALKIN’ TRASH WITH CASELLA RECYCLING at 11 a.m. in the Joshua Hyde Library meeting room. Join Lisa McMenemey, Municipal Development Representative for Casella Recycling, for great stories and an opportunity to explore a recycling truck. Register in advance by calling 508-347-2512.

Tuesday, Aug. 3

BRIMFIELD CONCERT ON THE COMMON at 6 p.m. Featuring the music, costumes, and dance of the mid 1800s by the Victorian Quadrille Orchestra and Dance Troupe. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the quadrilles, marches, polkas, mazurkas, and lancers, followed by a participatory dance lesson. In case of rain, concert will take place inside Hitchcock Free Academy. Free. Supported in part by the Massachusetts and Brimfield Cultural Councils. Visit www.hitchcockacademy.org.

UPCOMING

STURBRIDGE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. on Sturbridge Common. Featuring Help Wanted Country Band. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Presented by the Sturbridge Recreation Department. Event is free.

FELIX & OSCAR Aug. 6-Aug. 8 at the Stageloft Repertory Theater. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Odd Couple updated by Neil Simon. The battles and conflicts between this famous and hilarious duo have been updated and added new life and new jokes to this classic creation. A Neil Simon gem made even funnier. Tickets: $16/adults, $14/seniors and children, $8/students 14 and older. Contact Ed Cornely at 508-347-9005 or visit www.stageloft.com.

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT: THE BATTLE OF BRIMFIELD Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at the Heart-O-The-Mart Antique Fairgrounds. See a reproduction of the world’s first successful submarine, designed for use by the Confederacy during the Civil War. Be transported to the 19th century, where you can see a battle each day, drills, special demonstrations, a hospital tent and more. There will be a children's activity tent, vintage baseball, Uncle Tom’s Cabin and an agricultural fair among other events. Fun for all ages. Tickets: $8/adults, $6 seniors and $4 children 3-17. Family rates are available. Visit www.hitchcockacademy.org.