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This regular feature brings Patch editors and reporters out to work jobs, try a hobby or participate in an event—and share it with our readers. Do you want to request Patch on the scene? Are you a pro who wants to teach us juggling? Do you own a painting company and need some help? Are you a farmer who would let us drive your tractor? Let us know. It might make a great story or video. Email charlene.arsenault@patch.com.
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, so in honor of the holiday, Patch visited the Celtic Tavern in Northborough to learn how to make a few Irish drinks. We learned to make an Irish car bomb, Black and Tan, and a green Celtic Tavern special martini. Watch the video above and you too can learn to make these Irish specialties. Keep in mind, the Celtic's got a full lineup of live music that continues throughout the weekend (starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday), and a menu that includes Irish classics such as Shepherd's Pie and corned beef and cabbage. Its Facebook page is consistently …
Patch headed to "snow school" at the Ski Ward in Shrewsbury last week, with editor Charlene Arsenault taking some first-ever downhill skiing lessons. Patch the reindeer always wedges his way onto the scene, and did so again this time. Snow School at the Ski Ward employs more than 100 instructors for its ski and snowboard classes. Racing instruction, too, is available. Classes are available for groups, individuals, and all ages. Ski Ward also offers tubing, but you don't need much instruction for that activity. Check out our video of our experience at the Ski Ward, where "pizza" and "french …
