2011 St Patrick’s Day Parade
Odd Fellows Home had a brand new parade float this year, which was built as an outline of the Odd Fellows Home building, a familiar landmark for many in the City of Worcester. The float had pots of gold all around it and a rainbow over it. It looked great and won lots of praise from the parade supporters.
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was on Sunday 13th March. Like every year, the parade began at Webster Square on Park Ave and ended at Highland Street. It was a chilly and windy afternoon, but that did not stop the paraders and the supporters from bringing their St. Patrick’s Day cheer. The streets were lined with parade supporters on both sides and the entire event was telecast live on WCCA TV 13.
All in all, it was a great parade and lots of fun for all!!! Here are some pictures : Read more
Clarence Plant to receive the Caffrey Memorial Award
Everyone at the Odd Fellows Home wishes to congratulate Clarence Plant, Secretary, Board of Trustees on being selected to receive the Tenth Annual Caffrey Memorial Award. The Caffrey Memorial award was established in 2001 by Colwyn and Eleanor Caffrey in honor of their three sons. It is presented each year to a citizen of Worcester who demonstrates a willingness to donate their time to work for the greater good of the community, as well as possess the qualities of courage, perseverance and fortitude through deeds and actions aimed at improving the city.
Clarence Plant has been selected to receive this award for his contributions to the Worcester Community through his work with the City Manager’s Neighborhood Cabinet, the Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness Leadership Council, and community organizations through the years, including Girls, Inc. of Worcester and YMCA of Central Massachusetts.
Clarence will be recognized during a City Council Meeting on February 8th in the Levi Lincoln Chamber in City Hall and will be presented with the United States flag that was flown over the Union Station.