is to foster an environment of wellness and healthy lifestyles for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Medford.
Hey parents and caring adults – check out the latest article in the Medford Transcript by Tami Gouveia-Vigeant, Medford Health Matters’ Drug Free Communities Director!
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We are Team T.A.D.D. West (Teens Against Drinking and Drugs), a youth group of Medford Health Matters who meets in West Medford at the West Medford Community Center. We are organizing an Amazing Race that will take place in Medford Square on April 21, 2010. This race is being held to raise awareness of underage drinking and drug abuse prevention while raising funds to benefit our group. This race is targeted towards teens to provide them with an alternative to destructive decisions over April vacation. We are trying to create a stronger, united community by hosting this race. We are looking for adult volunteers and teenaged participants to take part in this race. Participants will enter as teams of two. The entrance fee for each participant is a $5 donation to our group. The Amazing Race will begin and end at City Hall’s Council Chambers. All participants will need to fill out and return a registration form (parent’s signature required). The deadline to enter the Amazing Race is April 16th. Please come and enjoy the fun! For more information, to enter the Amazing Race as a contestant or to volunteer, please contact Penelope Bruce at (781) 393-2560 or PBruce@medford.org
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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
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Parent Advisory Committee, pawinn@yahoo.com
Parents have long asked what they can do to help us make the club a successful place for their child. In an effort to allow parents to make their voices heard we have created a parent advisory committee. Phyllis Winn parent of Robert and Samantha Winn has agreed to head this committee, her email address is listed above. If you are interested in helping her with any of the following events, or know another way that you can help our club to be a greater place for youth please let us know.
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Movie and Pizza Night, Friday April 16th 6-9 p.m.
Need a night out, not interested in hiring a baby sitter? Leave your kids at the club and know that they’ll be safe and entertained. For only $15.00 per child, you can enjoy three hours of child free bliss. We’ll provide pizza and an age appropriate movie. Registration is required for this event. Please obtain a registration form from the front desk. All registrations must be received by Friday April 9, 2010.
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Medford Public Schools is creating a district technology advisory committee.
The purpose of this committee is to provide support and assistance in developing a new technology plan and other technology initiatives. Parents of Medford students and other interested parties are invited to apply for membership. The committee will meet on a monthly schedule.
If you would like to serve on this committee, please send a resume and letter of interest to Richard Trotta, Director of Media, Technology and Fine
Arts (rtrotta@medford.k12.ma.us), 489 Winthrop Street, Medford MA 02155. Applications must be received by March 12, 2010.
- Allison
March and April are Medford Community Read months!
This year’s Library-sponsored community read book is Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky. There are also three books for younger readers. This year’s Community Read events will deal with the history of New England fishing as well as the challenges facing marine ecology. The first program will take place on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Medford Public Library
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All children in grades K-3 are invited to the Annual Kids’ Day at Tufts University.
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
A fun-filled day for FREE hosted by Tufts’ Leonard Carmichael Society
Check-in at the Campus Center, 44 Professors Row, Medford/Somerville Campus
This year’s theme, “Under the Sea,” will feature various games and sports, as well as a chemistry presentation and other fun competitions.
To register for the event or read more about the event online, please visit http://ase.tufts.edu/lcs/kids_day. For more information, please e mail lcs.kidsday@gmail.com or call 617-627-3780, the Tufts Office of Community Relations, a supporter of Kids’ Day.
We are excited to release the MHM Drug Free Communities Grant: First Five Years at-a-Glance which summarizes the activities and plans implemented, the successes achieved, and the challenges encountered during the first five years (2004-2009) of our Drug Free Communities Grant. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funded the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center/Northeast Center for Healthy Communities and MHM from 2004-2009 and just recently awarded us 5 years of funding to continue our work!
Medford Health Matters Seeks Ambassador for DFC Grant
Drug Free Communities Coordinator – Medford Health Matters and Northeast Center for Healthy Communities
Medford Health Matters, in partnership with the Northeast Center for Healthy Communities (NCHC), seeks a Coordinator of the Drug Free Communities Grant. The DFC Coordinator will work primarily with the DFC Director at the NCHC and with the Substance Abuse Task Force of Medford Health Matters.
The NCHC is a small team of public health specialists passionate about making positive change. Our mission is to build the capacity of prevention programming throughout Northeast Massachusetts with a primary focus on building healthy, substance-free communities. The Drug Free Communities Grant Coordinator (DFC Coordinator) will implement programs and strategies to prevent substance abuse among youth in Medford. By serving as an ambassador for the NCHC and MHM, the DFC Coordinator will build effective community partnerships and community collaborations to implement action plans to support youth in living healthy lives. The DFC Coordinator will build the membership of MHM and its task forces and will participate in assessment, strategic planning, and evaluation activities to ensure effective program implementation. The DFC Coordinator will be called upon to present to small and medium-sized audiences and to draft newsletters and funding reports. Time will be spent in Lawrence and Medford offices. The DFC Coordinator reports directly to the NCHC Director of Programs.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have an advanced degree, along with three years field experience. Demonstrated skills in prevention and community engagement are essential. Qualified candidates must be committed to high quality work and have experience working in a team environment, implementing effective project or action plans, and facilitating effective meetings to reach group agreement. Strong written and oral communication skills, along with, interpersonal and analytical skills are a must. Successful candidates should be comfortable using and learning new computer software and internet applications.
Interested candidates please send a cover letter and resume (no phone calls please) to:
Tami Gouveia-Vigeant, MSW, MPH
Director of Programs
Northeast Center for Healthy Communities
One Canal Street
Lawrence, MA 01840
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