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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DCR SOLICITS PUBLIC INPUT ON TRAIL PLANNING PROCESS

FOR THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has scheduled a Trail Planning Workshop to solicit public input as the agency begins to develop a Trail System Planning Process for the Middlesex Fells Reservation.

The Trail Planning Workshop will be held on Monday, February 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the McGlynn School Auditorium, 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford.

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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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The Medford Family Network is looking for some GREAT DADS!

On Tuesday, February 2, 2010 (please note change of date) from 7:00 – 8:00 pm the MFN will be having a committee meeting at the MFN Family Center, 489 Winthrop Street, Medford as the search for  interested fathers, or those in a fathering role, to plan two “My Guy and I” field trips and other activities targeted for the special men in the lives of young children.

Come with your “Dads are Great” ideas!

Call the Medford Family Network today!
(781) 393-2106!

The Arc of East Middlesex offers many fun and exciting volunteer/community service opportunities for students! We provide support and fun activities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities. 

We always have a great need for volunteers at our Adaptive Aquatics program. Classes are held at the Malden YMCA on Mondays and Thursdays, and at the Burbank YMCA in Reading on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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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

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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Update for the The Gene Mack Clubhouse, December 2009

Winter Festival - School Closing, Dec 8th – Looking ahead at 2010

Our first winter carnival will be coming to the Gene Mack Clubhouse Friday December 18, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event will showcase all of our members and what they have learned throughout the fall programming session. We ask that you join us to be entertained and informed with performances and showcases created by our members. We will have refreshments on hand to satiate everyone’s sweet tooth. If you’re interested in helping at the event please contact Bruce for more information. Please note that your child will not be able to attend the event without you.

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Medford Health Matters Seeks Ambassador for DFC Grant

Drug Free Communities Coordinator – Medford Health Matters and Northeast Center for Healthy Communities

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Strategic Planning Facilitator – Request for Proposals

Background & Project Description

The Northeast Center for Healthy Communities, wishes to solicit quotations for a strategic planning facilitator on behalf of Medford Health Matters (MHM), a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster an environment of wellness and healthy lifestyles for all those who live, learn, work and play in the City of Medford.

MHM, a 15-year old grass-roots organization comprised of all volunteers, is at an important juncture in its life as an organization.  MHM is in search of a strategic planning facilitator who will guide the board and membership through the final stages of a planning process.  It is expected that the planning process will lead to shared agreement on MHM’s goals, objectives, structures, and policies and procedures to help the organization achieve its mission for health and wellness in Medford.  In addition, the strategic planning facilitator will be expected to cull secondary health data as part of a comprehensive community needs and resources assessment to further MHM’s work.

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