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‘Medford cards 100%’ signs going up

June 16th, 2010

MA Drivers License

MA Drivers License

By Alix Roy, Town Correspondent

A local ordinance requiring all purchasers of alcohol to be carded – regardless of age – took many residents by surprise, but advocates for preventing underage drinking say the rule has been received positively by many retailers and restauranteurs.

For full text article go to:

http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/medford/2010/06/liquor_stores_restaurants_rece.html?s_campaign=8315

A MFN Family Needs Your Help!

May 19th, 2010

As you know, the Medford Family Network exists to provide family  support for families in all types of circumstances and situations. We  provide parenting education and family activities when you need them,  as well as concrete supports when you need them!

This is a “Shout Out” to those who may be in a position to help us  with a particular family.  The following is a list of items that this
family would greatly appreciate.  Those that attended the Shower of  Support on Sunday, May 15, 2010, need to be aware that those items  will immediately help this family as well as many others that we serve.

Mother –  Clothes Size 12, Shoe Size 9
Father –  Pants Size 34W x 30L, Shirts M/L, Shoes 8.5
Girl –    Clothes Size 2T, 3T; Shoes Size 4, 5
Household – New Queen Size Bedding
Family – Gift Cards to Kmart, Walmart, Target, Kohls, etc., any amount

Please call the Network at (781) 393-2106 for more information or to donate!

Sincerely,
Marie Cassidy, Family Specialist

Medford Spring Cleaning

April 29th, 2010

With the nice weather on it’s way, many of us in Medford eagerly await spring cleaning. It’s a wonderful time of year because not only are sprouts and gardens popping up everywhere, but so are yard sales. This year many large “city-wide” yard sales are being organized. In a continued effort to be the green city that we know Medford is, let’s all do our part to keep any items that can either be recycled or reused out of the dumps.

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March 23rd, 2010

Be a Parent... Not a Pal  program announcement

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Be a Parent Not a Pal Presentation April 12th

By Penelope Bruce

On Monday April 12th from 7pm-9pm, Medford Board of Health and Medford Health Matters Substance Abuse Task will be hosting a presentation for parents at the Caron Theater, Medford High School.

Be a parent not a pal is a presentation created by Richard P. Campbell and the law firm of Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy to educate students, parents, teachers and members of the community about the Social Host Law, and to illustrate the legal consequences of allowing those under the age of 21 to possess alcoholic beverages. The presentation will tell the stories of victims of the consequences of underage drinking as well as of the hosts who have been prosecuted under the Social Host Law. They show what happens when good kids make bad decisions and well-meaning parents who think that they are providing safe havens for their children and children’s friends painfully discover that these havens are not safe after all. They discuss the liability of social hosts when civil actions with millions of dollars at stake rapidly follow criminal prosecutions. They give new perspectives on the question, “Mom, Dad, can I have a party here at the house? Some of my friends will be drinking, but since I’ll collect all of the car keys, we’ll be safe, and everything will be all right.”

This program is for all parents with teens 6th to 12th grade but the program content is geared toward parents with teens in High School.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served, please RSVP at Medford Board of Health 781-393-2560 or at pbruce@medford.org

Valentine’s Weekend Ice Cream Social FUNraiser

February 5th, 2010
The Friends of the Medford Family Network Present…
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND ICE CREAM SOCIAL FUN’RAISER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2010
1:30 to 3:00 pm
McGlynn School Cafeteria, 3004 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford
“Treat Your Little Sweetie!”
* Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
* Children’s Entertainment by SING-A-LINGO
* Face Painting!
* Prizes, and More!
$5 per ticket/$15 max per family (ticket required in exchange for ice cream)
Purchase your tickets at the MFN Family Center
(781) 393-2106 or www.medfordfamilies.org
All Proceeds Support the Medford Family Network!

The Friends of the Medford Family Network Present…

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND ICE CREAM SOCIAL FUN’RAISER

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Medford starts 2010 by giving! Thank you!

February 2nd, 2010
Thanks to all who contributed to and supported the suitcase collection drive for foster children conducted by Suitcases4Kids on Jan. 16 at Medford City Hall.
In just four hours, 1,039 suitcases were collected, to be donated to family service organizations so foster children moving to new homes have a dignified way to transport their belongings.
More than 40 volunteers assisted at the event, including a group of students from Medford High School.
Benvenuti’s Italian Kitchen and Papa Gino’s on Riverside Avenue, and Dunkin’ Donuts on Salem Street donated refreshments.
The organizers also wished to thank Medford Mayor Michael J. McGlynn for co-sponsoring the event and opening Medford City Hall for the collection; corporate sponsor Citizens Bank; and Cheryl White, Executive Director of the Medford Chamber of Commerce.
Suitcases4Kids has now collected 10,194 suitcases toward its goal of 14,000 by June 10, 2010. Information on future collection drives will be available on the Web at www.suitcases4kids.org.

Thanks to all who contributed to and supported the suitcase collection drive for foster children conducted by Suitcases4Kids on Jan. 16, 2010 at Medford City Hall.

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Medford, MA Free-cycle

February 2nd, 2010

The Medford, MA Freecycle™ group is open to all who want to “recycle” that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it’s a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you’re looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too!

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FREE Community Spaghetti Dinner

December 10th, 2009


Medford Senior Girl Scout Troop #71187 invites you to attend…

* FREE * Community Spaghetti Dinner

Saturday, December 12, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 pm

Congregational Church of West Medford
400 High Street
(next to the Brooks Elementary School)

All are welcome!
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)

Look for dinners in January, February, March 2010

Reservations not necessary, but encouraged!
Email: medfordgirlscouts@gmail.com
Phone: 781-854-6896

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
95 Berkley Street
Boston, MA  02116
www.hergirlscouts.org

Medford teens use texting to help peers say no

December 10th, 2009

By Travis Andersen, Town Correspondent

Parents who wish their teens would quit texting so much may change their tune, thanks to a new text messaging service that Medford High students recently launched to help their peers say no to drugs and alcohol at parties.

The youth organization Teens Against Drinking and Drugs – or TADD, an offshoot of the local nonprofit Medford Health Matters – launched the service about three months ago.

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Let’s Spark Medford’s Potential

November 30th, 2009

Team T.A.D.D. West and Team T.A.D.D. South. When you see these words, can you say that you know who these groups are, what they do and what they stand for?

If your answer is no to any of these questions, to me, that is a problem.

I am part of Team T.A.D.D., which stands for Teens against Drinking and Drugs and is a youth organization through Medford Health Matters. Our mission is to reduce underage drinking in Medford as well as change the perception of social norms.

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