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To Haiti with Love: A Benefit Concert from Tufts

February 9th, 2010

To Haiti with Love: A Benefit Concert from Tufts

Tufts Haiti Benefit Concert

Tufts Haiti Benefit Concert

Sunday, February 14, 1pm-3pm
Cohen Auditorium
Tickets $10  (children under twelve $5)
Please join Tufts students, faculty, staff, and members of the community in a fun and diverse concert of music from around the world to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. Performers will include student soloists, bands, a cappella groups, faculty members from the Department of Music, and special guests. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Edith Auner, Coordinator of Applied Music and Outreach, edith.auner@tufts.edu 617-627-5616.

Categories: Live

Medford River Day 2010 Needs Your Help!

February 5th, 2010
Andrews Middle School River Day 2010
River Day is a school based event that offers informal learning opportunities around the site of our nearby Mystic River. The River Day programs seek to access skills and talents of community, university, government and public and private institutions. These presenters offer their skills and talents on a volunteer or reduced fee basis to our students for one school day. The students learn from many “hands on’ and interactive displays all related to the designated theme.
River Day is a special event that is held only at the Andrews school. The program is developed and run by parent volunteers. We are hoping you will consider participating in this wonderful event. Volunteers can choose from a variety of tasks that may include: running the “recycle relay” course, picking up refreshments for lunch, contacting possible presenters, or being a presenter…the possibilities are varied and everyone can play a role.
If we do not get enough parent volunteers, the event will not take place.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A PLANNING MEETING ON MONDAY 2/8 AT 7PM at the Andrews School or tell us how you can help by returning the bottom half of this notice, to the school and label the envelope “River Day 2010″ Any questions, please email Pauline Fiorello co chair PTO at j.healionfiore@comcast.net
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__ I can contact presenters, that will educate our children on River Day
__ I can pick up coffee/donuts for volunteers the day of the event
__ I can pick up lunch items, for the volunteers, the day of the event
__ I can volunteer the day of River Day 5/28/10 for _____ hours
__ I can help out with the planning/developing of River Day 2010
Thank You from the Andrews PTO

River Day is a school based event that offers informal learning opportunities around the site of our nearby Mystic River. The River Day programs seek to access skills and talents of community, university, government and public and private institutions. These presenters offer their skills and talents on a volunteer or reduced fee basis to our students for one school day. The students learn from many “hands on’ and interactive displays all related to the designated theme.

River Day is a special event that is held only at the Andrews school. The program is developed and run by parent volunteers. We are hoping you will consider participating in this wonderful event. Volunteers can choose from a variety of tasks that may include: running the “recycle relay” course, picking up refreshments for lunch, contacting possible presenters, or being a presenter…the possibilities are varied and everyone can play a role.

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Categories: Play

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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Categories: Resources

Sweet Fundraiser!

February 3rd, 2010

On Tuesday, Feb 9th, please join us, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, for a Zonta Chocolate Event to help support local programs working to prevent and end violence against woman as well as assisting woman in transition.

This is  Zonta’s main fundraiser for the year. You can support Zonta by buying tickets even you can’t attend, although this is an awesome event for chocolate lovers and Valentine’s Day shoppers.

February 9, 2010 in the main lobby of LMH, Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Categories: Learn

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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Categories: Live Resources

Trail Planning Workshop at the Middlesex Fells Reservation

February 2nd, 2010
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.
The trail plan will map out plans for the entire trail system at the Middlesex Fells Reservation, which covers 2,575 acres in parts of Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham and Winchester. The plan will provide guidance for short and long-term management of trails, set priorities for allocating limited staff and financial resources, and identify stewardship partners and opportunities. The plan will
function as a stand-alone trails plan and a component of a future
Resource Management Plan for the entire Reservation.
DCR will do an inventory of all the roads and trails in the Fells; identify key scenic, natural and cultural resources; and make recommendations regarding trail closures, new trails, trail
restoration, trail use, education and policies.
DCR expects to complete a draft trails plan by April 2010. Comments also can be submitted via email to paul.jahnige@state.ma.us.
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The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, oversees 450,000 acres of parks and forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, and dams, in addition to 278 bridges and miles of
roadways. Led by Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr., the agency’s mission is to protect, promote, and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr.
http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/materials/greenwaystrails/2010-2-8mi\
dfellsannounce.pdf

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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Categories: Live Play

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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Categories: Live Resources

Dads Are Great!

January 26th, 2010

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!

Categories: Learn

Volunteer opportunities in and around Medford

December 12th, 2009

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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Categories: Miscellaneous

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

Categories: Resources

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