http://medfordhealthmatters.org Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:39:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Join Kate Genovese,author of Two Weeks Since My Last Confession, for a reading and book signing at the Medford Public Library. The best upbringing in the world doesn't foolproof one from a terrible life. Two Weeks Since my Last Confession follows Molly O'Brien, daughter of a ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/07/book-reading-at-mpl/ Spreading Education to End Discrimination Please join us for a forum presented by Mass. Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) Wednesday, July 28, 2010 6:00PM – 7:30PM Medford City Hall Howard Alden Council Chambers Discrimination in; Employment, Housing, & Public Places Please RSVP to 781-393-2501 or dmcleod@medford.org by July 22, 2010 for attendance, accommodations, and linguistic translators Sponsored by the Office of ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/07/spreading-education-to-end-discrimination-forum/ Farmers’ Market, in 4th Season, Opens in New Location [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="560" caption="Golden Rule Honey"][/caption] The Medford Farmers’ Market opened its fourth season in a new location- the parking lot of Whole Foods on Route 16. The market will run June through October from 3pm-7pm on Thursdays. For events and vendor updates ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/06/farmers-market-opens/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="560" caption="Wheat berries, used in the salad above, will be introduced into the school menu next year. "][/caption] Medford School Food Services, students from Tufts University’s Tisch Scholar program, consultants from the Massachusetts Farm to School Program, Medford parents and children, community members, and others gathered together ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/06/school-lunch-program-uses-local-ingredients/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="380" caption="MA Drivers License"][/caption] 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 ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/06/medford-cards-100-signs-going-up/ MHM and the Northeast Center for Healthy Communities welcome Tiana Wilkinson to the position of Drug Free Communities Grant Coordinator. Ms. Wilkinson earned her BA in Cultural Anthropology from Mount Hoyoke College in South Hadley, MA and is working toward her Masters in Public Health at Boston University. Ms. Wilkinson brings expertise ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/06/medford-health-matters-welcomes-new-dfc-coordinator/ 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 ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/05/a-mfn-family-needs-your-help/ Students from Tufts University, along with Medford School Food Services, Consultants from the Massachusetts Farm to School Program, along with a few Medford parents, will gather together to launch a Farm-to-school Initiative for the school children by hosting a citywide, Community Dinner kick-off event at the Andrews Middle School! The project ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/04/medford-community-dinner/ 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 ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/04/medford-spring-cleaning/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="376" caption="pashley bike"][/caption] Happy Spring! It is wonderful to see the crowds of people walking and riding bikes, buses, and trains! New Walk/Ride Day coordinators and sponsors are joining us and integrating new events, challenges, and incentives. If you would like help organizing an event, please let us ... http://medfordhealthmatters.org/2010/04/green-streets-walkride-days/