We’re thrilled to invite you to a special fundraiser in support of the Girls CHOICE program, celebrating a year of empowerment, growth, and achievement!

Our girls have spent the past year working hard, building leadership skills, supporting each other, and rising to every challenge. Now, we want to reward their dedication with an unforgettable trip to Six Flags — a well-earned celebration of their accomplishments.

We’re asking for your help to make this special reward possible. Every donation goes directly toward transportation, tickets, and meals — giving these girls an unforgettable day they’ve truly earned.

Support their joy. Honor their effort. Send them to Six Flags.

This fundraiser event is being organized by the girls themselves!

What to Expect:

Inspiring stories from program participants
Food & community networking
Games
Prizes
Local Vendors
And of course, the joy of knowing you’re making an impact!

Every contribution counts — share the event with friends, family, and anyone who believes in lifting up the next generation of leaders!

Join community foundation board members, fundholders, corporators and community leaders for our 49th annual meeting!

The Auburn Chamber Community Expo is a great opportunity to meet customers, prospects, and other Chamber members in a fun and casual environment. The Showcase is free and open to the public to encourage maximum community participation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Event Date: June 5, 2025
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA
Hosted By: New England Contact Center Forum (NECCF)
NECCF Announces 23rd Annual Conference & Expo at Gillette Stadium
The Premier Event for Contact Center Professionals Returns on June 5, 2025
FOXBORO, MA – June 5, 2025 – The New England Contact Center Forum (NECCF) is thrilled to announce the 23rd Annual NECCF Conference & Expo, taking place on June 5, 2025, at the iconic Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. This premier event gathers contact center professionals, industry thought leaders, and top technology providers for a full day of education, networking, and innovation.
Since its founding in 2001, the NECCF has been a trusted resource for contact center executives and managers across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine. As a non-profit organization, NECCF is committed to education, professional development, and fostering connections within the industry.
What to Expect at NECCF 2025
Inspiring Keynote Speakers & Thought Leaders – Gain insights from industry experts on customer experience, workforce management, AI, and more.
Dynamic Panel Discussions & Breakout Sessions – Learn best practices from professionals addressing today’s biggest contact center challenges.
Hands-on Workshops & Live Demos – Explore cutting-edge technologies, software solutions, and operational strategies that enhance customer service.
Exhibitor Showcase & Networking – Connect with leading vendors and service providers offering innovative contact center solutions.
A Unique & Energizing Venue – Experience NECCF 2025 at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, for an unforgettable event.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
The success of NECCF 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of our valued sponsors. Companies looking to elevate their brand and gain prime visibility in front of key industry decision-makers can explore sponsorship opportunities by contacting neccfteam@gmail.com.
Registration Details
Secure your spot today. Register now at https://neccf.org/annual-neccf-conference-and-expo/
About NECCF
The New England Contact Center Forum (NECCF) is a leading organization dedicated to serving contact center professionals in New England. Since 2001, NECCF has been at the forefront of industry networking, education, and professional growth, hosting quarterly events designed to foster learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Media Contact
NECCF Team | neccfteam@gmail.com | https://neccf.org/

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is Celebrating National Pollinator Month and encouraging residents to take part in the movement to save pollinators by giving away free native plant starter kits at 24 nurseries and DCR parks throughout the month of June.

This annual effort is part of the Growing Wild program, a joint effort led by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) aimed at promoting native species to support local ecosystems. This is the fifth consecutive year of Growing Wild.

Growing Wild is a movement to help preserve and protect native pollinators in Massachusetts by enhancing our landscapes to benefit pollinators and the environment. By providing free starter kits, DCR, MDAR & MNLA hope to encourage Massachusetts residents to help the environment and ecosystem by planting native plants.

Each starter kit includes two one-gallon native perennial plants, native seed packets, and educational resources on pollinator-friendly gardening. Kits are available while supplies last.

All Massachusetts residents are encouraged to “Pledge Your Garden” and join the statewide pollinator map on mnla.com/growingwild.

Scott Boilard presents his latest collection of works in PARAREALITY, on view at Hunchback Gallery June 6-28, 2025. The exhibit will feature more than 15 paintings, most of which are new and unseen.

The public are invited to an opening reception Friday, June 6, from 6-9pm. Hunchback Gallery is on the 2nd floor of 75 Webster Street, Worcester, MA, accessible by stairs or freight elevator. Free parking is available in the lot across the street.

Through PARAREALITY, Boilard invites viewers to open their imaginations and explore the intersection of the physical and the imagined. Known for his blend of traditional rendering with modern color and composition, his work evokes emotion rather than relying on literal representation. Boilard has been influenced by both classic illustrators and abstract expressionists, and his art reflects his lifelong study of the natural world, filtered through a fantastical lens.

About the venue:
Established for artists and the oddly creative, Hunchback Gallery is an artist-run showroom, working studio, and collaborative space in Worcester, MA. The Gallery champions unconventional, bold, and thought-provoking work in a welcoming environment that encourages exploration and creative risk-taking. Whether showing, making, or simply taking it all in, Hunchback Gallery is where ideas grow, community forms, and art doesn’t have to fit a mold.
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About the artist:
Born and based in Worcester, MA, Scott Boilard is a contemporary artist known for his distinctive style of figurative surrealism. He has been creating art for most of his life, drawing inspiration from fantasy and science fiction. He pursued formal study in illustration and fine arts at the Art Institute of Boston, where he was influenced by early 20th-century illustrators and mid-century abstract expressionists. Following years of freelance illustration, Boilard’s focus shifted to fine art, which gave him greater freedom and control over his work. Through traditional materials like oils and acrylics on wood and canvas, his initial sketches are done in graphite and ink. His work often features realistic figures and forms within fantastical, symbolic settings. Boilard considers painting a means of pure expression for concepts difficult to articulate with words. His art is deeply personal, often exploring themes of fear, self-doubt, paranoia, and the struggles of navigating existence. Scott Boilard’s work has been exhibited in numerous group, juried, and solo shows in MA, NY, and Russia, as well as festivals and public art projects.
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Worcester, MA, are you ready to indulge? Get set for an epic culinary adventure on Saturday, June 7th, from 12 PM to 5 PM at the Worcester Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, on Worcester Common! Feast on mouthwatering delights from over 20 of the city's favorite food trucks, and don't forget to grab a cold one – we've got regional and national craft beers, plus other refreshing beverages to keep you hydrated. Plus, there will be a local artisan market featuring one-of-a-kind crafts and goods.
This 2025 festival promises a day filled with food, drinks, lawn games, music, shopping, and endless fun for everyone in the family.

Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now! Advance online tickets are just $5, with prices increasing to $10 at the gate. Discounted ticket packages also available online, in advance only!

For discounted tickets, packages and more information, visit our website:
https://www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/worcester

Museum of Worcester and 4th Wall Stage company presents Casey at the Bat - The Musical. This staged reading by Worcester Composer, Stephen Murray, is a contemporary mini opera based upon another Worcester creation, Ernest L. Thayer’s 1888 poem, Casey at the Bat. Celebrating 137 years, the musical uses every word of Thayer’s poem, and expands the story to include Casey’s wife, Dora Mae, a young lad who idolizes Casey, legendary umpire, Foghorn Bradley, and a crowd of enthusiastic baseball fans.

This version of the classic poem will be enjoyed by baseball fans and music lovers of all ages. This event is FREE and Open to the Public.

Baseball attire – new and old – encouraged!

Join us for the Women’s Initiative 8th Annual Power of the Purse—an unforgettable evening of fashion and philanthropy. Get ready to take part in exciting silent and live auctions, featuring an exquisite selection of designer handbags and curated gift packages.Surrounded by fellow changemakers, you'll be part of a powerful movement to uplift girls in our community. Proceeds from the event support essential girls-only programming and financial literacy education—equipping young girls with the confidence, skills, and opportunities they need to thrive.

The Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference
This conference is an opportunity for women to build their careers and share their experiences with other women.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference since 2009 in order to give women the tools to discover the possibilities available to them, lift each other up, and create a hub of smart, talented, and forward-thinking women.

Women in the workforce overcome obstacles each and every day and the Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference is a place to share experiences and bring together dynamic, accomplished, and confident female leaders.

The programming of the day-long conference is designed to motivate attendees to overcome traditional barriers, to becoming influencers, change-agents, and leaders in their own fields.

Held in June, this event celebrates the work of dedicated volunteers, ambassadors and the Board of Directors as well as serves as the Commencement ceremony for the Community Leadership Institute. The Luncheon program features business meeting followed by a motivational keynote speaker. This years speaker will be Joe Kriesberg, the Chief Executive Officer at MassINC & Publisher, Commonwealth Beacon. Another focus for this event is our Business Expo which takes place prior and following the luncheon portion of this event. Exhibitor tables and sponsorships are still available.

Get ready for a fun day on the greens at our 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament as we mark 50 incredible years of making a difference! Join us at one of the best charity golf events of the year and help support individuals with developmental disabilities in our community, along with our new programming initiatives.

A festival of music and celebration to benefit Mechanics Hall and to mark the retirement of Executive Director Kathleen Gagne - 5 performances and plenty of time to mix and mingle!

FREE ADMISSION – ALL ARE WELCOME

Join us at Mechanics Hall on Monday, June 16 at 12:00 PM for a powerful and patriotic concert featuring The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, officially marked on June 14. This free community concert will honor military service—past, present, and future—through music and storytelling that celebrates the spirit of America and those who serve to protect it.