Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza
Dennis H. Rice co-founded Alternatives Unlimited, Inc. in 1976 to help people of all abilities obtain real homes, real jobs, and real relationships. His vision led to the renovation of the Whitin Mill as headquarters for Alternatives and as a center for cultural events, the arts and community membership. This plaza is dedicated to Dennis to commemorate his life’s work and his 2018 retirement.
The Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza is an open-air gathering space over looking the Mumford River and the Mill falls. A variety of annual events take place here including the Alternatives' Valley Friendship Tour in June, the Free Summer Concert Series in July and August, and the Valley Bag Toss in September.
Visit our events page to see what's happening on the Plaza!
Take a walk through time.
We have installed four Historic Heritage Panels depicting the history and influence of the Whitin Empire. These panels also document how people with disabilities were viewed and treated in Massachusetts during the same time period. Funded in part by the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor.
There are also two bronze plaques, recognizing Whitinsville Spinning Ring Company employees who served in World War I and World War II.
Learn more about the history of the Whitin Mill here.
G.B & Lexi Singh Performance Center
The G.B. and Lexi Singh Performance Center, located at 60 Douglas Road in Whitinsville, has been home to several professional community theater groups over the years. If you have a theater group interested in calling the Singh YOUR home, please contact us to schedule a tour of our facilities.
Please visit our ValleyCAST page or our ValleyCAST Facebook Page to stay up to date on all the exciting events in the Singh Performance Center and at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill.
Card to Culture
The Singh Performance Center participates in the Card to Culture program and offers a $5 flat rate ticket price to EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare cardholders and their families. See below for more information.
ValleyCAST is proud to participate in the Card to Culture program by extending Singh Performance Center ticket discounts to EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare health plan insurance cardholders.
The Card to Culture program is a partnership among the EOHHS Departments of Transitional Assistance and Public Health, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and the Mass Cultural Council. The program seeks to ensure the State’s cultural and educational experiences are accessible to everyone.
EBT cardholders may purchase Singh Performance Center tickets for $5.00 each (flat rate tickets) for up to 4 family members per cardholder (including cardholder). A collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services' Department of Trasitional Assistance. See the full list of participating organizations.
WIC cardholders may purchase Singh Performance Center tickets for $5.00 each (flat rate tickets) for up to 4 family members per cardholder (including cardholder). A collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Department of public Health's WIC. See the full list of participating organizations.
ConnectorCare cardholders may purchase Singh Performance Center tickets for $5.00 each (flat rate tickets) for up to 4 family members per cardholder (including cardholder). A collaboration between the Mass Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Health Connector. See the full list of participating organizations.
How it works:
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Card holders must present their card in person to receive the Card to Culture $5 ticket price
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Tickets purchased in advance will be held at the door for pick up by the card holder upon entrance to the performance. The card holder must present their card when picking up tickets.
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Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be resold or given as gifts.
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The card holder must attend the performance and must present their card when entering the Singh.
What is an EBT card?
With an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card families can access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits, Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), and Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC), also known as cash benefits.
What is the WIC Program?
The Women and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides healther foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify.
What is ConnectorCare?
ConnectorCare offers affordable, high-quality coverage from the Health Connector. Plans have $0 or low monthly prmiums, low out-of-pocket costs, and no deductibles.
Uxbridge Community Gallery
Home to the Blackstone Valley Art Association (BVAA)
The Uxbridge Community Gallery, located at 5 South Main Street, is the home of both an Open Sky employment program and the Blackstone Valley Art Association. The BVAA uses the space for meetings, workshops and exhibits, many of which are open to the community and artists of all abilities.
This collaborative use of the space furthers ValleyCAST’s mission of supporting an inclusive creative community here in the Blackstone valley.
Please visit the Blackstone Valley Art Association's Facebook page for more information or visit their website by clicking on the link below.
Regular Gallery hours are Monday – Saturday, 10am-3pm. For information about the BVAA visit BVAA.org.
Please visit the BVAA Facebook Page to stay up to date on all exhibits and events at the Uxbridge Community Gallery.
Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery
The Spaulding R. Aldrich Heritage Gallery, located at 50 Douglas Road in Whitinsville, features a wide variety of fine art, historical and community art exhibits. The public is invited to attend opening receptions for each gallery exhibit.
Please visit our ValleyCAST page or our ValleyCAST Facebook Page to stay up to date on all the exciting events in the Heritage Gallery and at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill.