Upcoming Events
Worcester's Black Community Calendar 2026
With Black History Month just around the corner, be sure to check out The 2026 Black Community Calendar for a wide range of events designed to explore what Black freedom, expression, and culture means this year. 2026 marks the 100th year anniversary of our ancestor's, Carter G. Woodson, efforts to establish Negro History Week which would evolve into what we know of as Black History Month today.
Be sure to check out this year's Black Community Calendar here: www.tinyurl.com/worcbcc2026
If there is an event that you are hosting/aware of celebrating Black history and heritage that is not included on the calendar, please send it to us so it can be included!
Should you have any questions, please reach out! We look forward to connecting with our community throughout the month of February to explore what it means to celebrate Black History, work towards a better present for Black people, and make a way for a Black Future where young people and generations to come can thrive and be all that they can be!
The Village Marketplace
Our Village Marketplace is an amazing place to connect with some of Worcester’s most amazing vendors, artists, creators and more! If you haven’t joined us for one of our Village Marketplaces, we highly encourage you to stop by! The vibe is always right and you’ll definitely get to meet some really special people! Be sure to pop in to find one of a kind, amazing gifts, trinkets and more! We look forward to seeing you and yours for our this month’s Marketplace! We will be honoring 100 years of Carter G. Woodson's efforts to establish Black History Month and holding space for LOVE - self-love, friendship love, romantic love, love of others, love of our world!
Interested in vending? Complete our Vendor Interest Form here: www.tinyurl.com/tvvendorapp
https://www.facebook.com/events/1568058851189352
Black American Women Songwriters Concert
Even if they weren’t always given the visibility or credit that they deserved, Black Women have always been trailblazers in music. In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to join us for a community concert shining a light on the contributions made by 14 Black american Women songwriters from 1920 to 1970. With 5 incredible local musicians performing their renditions of their songs, we remember these women, the music they made, the stories they told, and the messages they left behind that are still relevant and resonant across generations. You won’t want to miss what is sure to be an amazing celebration of Black american Women songwriters!
All are welcome to join - Donations to support the work of The Village Worcester are appreciated, but not required to enjoy the show.
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Crafting with Community
Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Crafting with Community
Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Crafting with Community
Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Crafting with Community
Join us to explore your creativity through crafting! We will have an easy art something waiting for you! When you are finished crafting, stay as long as you’d like and get to know others who have joined! Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks can bring their own materials and should take creations home with them when they leave.
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Spend the first day of Black History Month beginning, exploring, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!
Black Culture Movie Matinee: Sinners
Join us for a community viewing of the award winning film, Sinners!
"Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their Mississippi hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back."
https://www.facebook.com/events/1242323434436625
Bob Marley Birthday Bash 2026
A celebration of the live, music, and legacy of Reggae legend, Bob Marley. Live performances, trivia, Jamaican cuisine and more! Family-friendly event. All are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1MJ62bwmb3/
Black History Month Flag Raising
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FLAG RAISING:
This year marks 100 Years of the first Negro History Week - which we have come to know as Black History Month. Join us as we commemorate this most momentous occasion by raising the Black Liberation/Pan-African flag at The YWCA Central Massachusetts. We will have a short ceremony and reception following the raising of the flag.
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
10 am
YWCA Central MA
1 Salem Square, Worcester
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
dhall@ywcacm.org
“We have a wonderful history behind us... It reads like the history of a people in a heroic age... We are going back to that beautiful history and it is going to inspire us to greater achievements.” -Carter G. Woodson (Father of Black History Month)
Let’s Talk About Social Justice
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to watch a short video/documentary and have conversation about what we should strive to embody to further our local, national, and global commitment to a more just world.
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
Worcester, MA 01610
6 to 7:30 pm
September 24th, 2025
October 22nd, 2025
(Note: this is the 4th Wednesday and not the last Wednesday of the month)
November 26th, 2025
December 31st, 2025
(Note: This session will be for folks who identify as Black)
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Take Good Care: After Toni Cade Bambara - Healing Space for Women of Color
Our ancestors have always known that women of color keep our families, our communities, and our worlds moving forward. Centering the healing of women of color ultimately ensures the wellness of our entire community. Women of color are invited to join us on the last Friday of every month for a holistic healing session intending to strengthen relationships and the wellness of women of color.
September 26th, 2025
October 24th, 2025
November 28th, 2025
December 26th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
If you are interested in joining a session/sessions, please complete this form so we can have an estimate of how many people we should be expecting. There is no cost to this session (though donations for your practitioner / to the sustainability of the space are welcome), so please only complete this form if you are serious about attending so we can ensure we have an accurate count for the day of. In the event that something comes up and you are no longer able to participate, please reach out via email to let us know so we can offer your spot to another person if applicable.
Reach out with any questions to thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(Adults) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
(Children) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Crafting with Community
Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but art supplies/storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks should bring their own materials or and take creations home with them when they leave.
The First Thursday of Each Month
September 4th, 2025
October 2nd, 2025
November 6th, 2025
December 4th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street, Worcester, MA
All are welcome!
Reach out with any questions: thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Take Good Care: After Toni Cade Bambara - Healing Space for Women of Color
Our ancestors have always known that women of color keep our families, our communities, and our worlds moving forward. Centering the healing of women of color ultimately ensures the wellness of our entire community. Women of color are invited to join us on the last Friday of every month for a holistic healing session intending to strengthen relationships and the wellness of women of color.
September 26th, 2025
October 24th, 2025
November 28th, 2025
December 26th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
If you are interested in joining a session/sessions, please complete this form so we can have an estimate of how many people we should be expecting. There is no cost to this session (though donations for your practitioner / to the sustainability of the space are welcome), so please only complete this form if you are serious about attending so we can ensure we have an accurate count for the day of. In the event that something comes up and you are no longer able to participate, please reach out via email to let us know so we can offer your spot to another person if applicable.
Reach out with any questions to thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Let’s Talk About Social Justice
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to watch a short video/documentary and have conversation about what we should strive to embody to further our local, national, and global commitment to a more just world.
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
Worcester, MA 01610
6 to 7:30 pm
September 24th, 2025
October 22nd, 2025
(Note: this is the 4th Wednesday and not the last Wednesday of the month)
November 26th, 2025
December 31st, 2025
(Note: This session will be for folks who identify as Black)
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Crafting with Community
Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but art supplies/storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks should bring their own materials or and take creations home with them when they leave.
The First Thursday of Each Month
September 4th, 2025
October 2nd, 2025
November 6th, 2025
December 4th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street, Worcester, MA
All are welcome!
Reach out with any questions: thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(Adults) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
(Children) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Let’s Talk About Social Justice
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to watch a short video/documentary and have conversation about what we should strive to embody to further our local, national, and global commitment to a more just world.
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
Worcester, MA 01610
6 to 7:30 pm
September 24th, 2025
October 22nd, 2025
(Note: this is the 4th Wednesday and not the last Wednesday of the month)
November 26th, 2025
December 31st, 2025
(Note: This session will be for folks who identify as Black)
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Take Good Care: After Toni Cade Bambara - Healing Space for Women of Color
Our ancestors have always known that women of color keep our families, our communities, and our worlds moving forward. Centering the healing of women of color ultimately ensures the wellness of our entire community. Women of color are invited to join us on the last Friday of every month for a holistic healing session intending to strengthen relationships and the wellness of women of color.
September 26th, 2025
October 24th, 2025
November 28th, 2025
December 26th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
If you are interested in joining a session/sessions, please complete this form so we can have an estimate of how many people we should be expecting. There is no cost to this session (though donations for your practitioner / to the sustainability of the space are welcome), so please only complete this form if you are serious about attending so we can ensure we have an accurate count for the day of. In the event that something comes up and you are no longer able to participate, please reach out via email to let us know so we can offer your spot to another person if applicable.
Reach out with any questions to thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(Adults) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
(Children) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Crafting with Community
Drop in and spend time on a project that you have been working on in the company of others. All mediums are welcome, but art supplies/storage space will not be provided by The Village Worcester. Folks should bring their own materials or and take creations home with them when they leave.
The First Thursday of Each Month
September 4th, 2025
October 2nd, 2025
November 6th, 2025
December 4th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street, Worcester, MA
All are welcome!
Reach out with any questions: thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Revolutionary Reading
Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for a space to read speeches, essays, and texts from leaders, activists, and people from Black liberatory history.
All are welcome - Readings will be discussed in affinity spaces in collaboration with our friends from Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Worcester.
September 30th, 2025
October 28th, 2025
November 25th, 2025
December 30th, 2025
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
6 pm to 7:30 pm
To find out what we are reading this month, check it out here:
www.tinyurl.com/tvrevreading
Should you have any questions, please reach out via email: thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Let’s Talk About Social Justice
Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to watch a short video/documentary and have conversation about what we should strive to embody to further our local, national, and global commitment to a more just world.
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
Worcester, MA 01610
6 to 7:30 pm
September 24th, 2025
October 22nd, 2025
(Note: this is the 4th Wednesday and not the last Wednesday of the month)
November 26th, 2025
December 31st, 2025
(Note: This session will be for folks who identify as Black)
thevillageworcester@gmail.com
Take Good Care: After Toni Cade Bambara - Healing Space for Women of Color
Our ancestors have always known that women of color keep our families, our communities, and our worlds moving forward. Centering the healing of women of color ultimately ensures the wellness of our entire community. Women of color are invited to join us on the last Friday of every month for a holistic healing session intending to strengthen relationships and the wellness of women of color.
September 26th, 2025
October 24th, 2025
November 28th, 2025
December 26th, 2025
6 to 8 pm
The Village Worcester
4 King Street
If you are interested in joining a session/sessions, please complete this form so we can have an estimate of how many people we should be expecting. There is no cost to this session (though donations for your practitioner / to the sustainability of the space are welcome), so please only complete this form if you are serious about attending so we can ensure we have an accurate count for the day of. In the event that something comes up and you are no longer able to participate, please reach out via email to let us know so we can offer your spot to another person if applicable.
Reach out with any questions to thevillageworcester@gmail.com
The Village Marketplace
Our Village Marketplace is an amazing place to connect with some of Worcester’s most amazing vendors, artists, creators and more! Be sure to pop in to find one of a kind, amazing gifts, trinkets and more!
If you haven’t joined us for one of our Village Marketplaces, we highly encourage you to stop by! The vibe is always right and you’ll definitely get to meet some really special people! We look forward to seeing you and yours for our next month’s event!
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
12 pm - 5 pm
The Village Worcester (4 King Street)
This is a private event - all are welcome
Djembe, Lead the Way: Community Drum Circle
Djembe, continue to lead the way!
As our community’s needs change, we have decided to change our drum circles a bit. We had been meeting on Tuesday evenings but decided to move from this day as more and more folks are engaged with city council and school committee meetings.
We will hold our drum circles moving forward twice a month: on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 pm and the first Sunday of the month from 11 am to 1 p p m. We hope folks will stop by and join us!
We are looking forward to seeing y’all on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 for the first session of the Autumn season.
4 King Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(Adults) Afrocentric Saturday School
Afrocentric Saturday School is back!
Explore the true history of Africa and the diaspora through interactive lessons, discussions, art, and other activities
The 1st Saturday of each month
September 6th, 2025
October 4th, 2025
November 1st, 2025
December 6th, 2025
Children (ages 6-12)
10 am to 12 pm
Adults (BIPOC ONLY)
1 pm to 3 pm
Let us know you are planning on joining us below:
https://tinyurl.com/tvafrocentricss
Reach out with any questions:
thevillageworcester@gmail.com