Our Communities
UPCOMING NORTHERN 50 TRIPS - Brochures are available at your local Northern Bank & Trust Company branch. Contact J. Lawrence Mawn for more information or reservations at (781) 937-5412.
IRELAND - Shades of Ireland departure: October 10, 2008. Limerick, Medieval Castle Banquet, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Farm Visit, Killarney, Jaunting Car Ride, Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle, Waterford Crystal, Kilkenny, Castle Stay and Dublin. Experience medieval Ireland and the ambiance of a real castle during a fun filled banquet featuring music, food and traditional entertainment. Travel the Ring of Kerry, one of the world's most beautiful coastal routes. Overnight in a castle and delight in the pleasures of royalty. Rates: Double $2,699 per person, Single $3,199, Triple $2,679. Includes round trip air from Logan, hotel transfers, air taxes and fees surcharges of $240.00 (subject to increase until paid in full). Not included in price: cancellation waiver and Insurance of $200 per person
ACTON
Town of Acton's web site: http://www.town.acton.ma.us/
The
local newspaper, The Beacon, has a web site at http://www.townonline.com/acton/
Acton/Boxborough Newcomers and Neighbors ... Opening Doors to Friendship
Acton Garden Club P.O. Box 2137, Acton, MA 01720 www.actongardenclub.org
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – check web sites for schedules and shows at:
Acton Jazz Café – 452 Great Rd, Acton, MA 978-263-6161 actonjazzcafe.com
Ichabod’s Café – 166 Great Rd, Acton, MA 978-635-9269 ichabodscafe.com
Savoury Lane – 251 Arlington St, Acton, MA 978-263-8743 savourylane.com
BILLERICA
Town of Billerica's web site: www.town.billerica.ma.us/
The
local newspaper's web site: www.townonline.com/billerica/
Billerica Recreation Dept.
248 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: 978-671-0921
BOSTON BRUINS at TD Bank Garden (Trips- price includes transportation)
February 4 vs.Montreal Canadians– Thursday * 7:00 PM Game time ($ 65/ticket)
March 29 vs.Buffalo Sabres Thursday * 7:00 PM Game time ($ 55/ticket)
BOSTON CELTICS at TD Bank Garden (Trips- price includes transportation)
December 18 vs.Philadelphia '76ers – Friday * 7:30 PM Game time ($ 60/ticket)
February 27 vs.NJ Nets – Saturday * 1:00 PM Game time ($ 60/ticket)
March 24 vs. Denver Nuggets – Wednesday * 7:00 PM Game time ($ 90/ticket)
Women in Control Career Club
The first meeting of the 10-week session will be Monday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon at Woods Real Estate, 700 Boston Road (Towne Plaza).
Meetings will continue every Monday to May 24. Participants must submit an application form and a fee of $25 for the 10-week session. Participants must have been unemployed or underemployed for three months to no more than two years. The format of the sessions have been compiled and developed by Waggleforce (a subsidiary of Tory Johnson’s Women for Hire).
Contact Joan at womenincontrol61@yahoo.com or by phone at 978-663-5201 for more information.
The Billerica Library Foundation
2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 24, 2010
2:30 p.m. check-in
3 p.m. start
6 p.m. finish
1st PRIZE = $400 CASH
Entry forms available at the library or here.
$100. Per team of 4
All teams must have access to a car and digital camera.
Following the hunt there will be food, drink and awards ceremony at the library .
1st PRIZE = $400 CASH
1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded
Spirit Award for the most enthusiastic team!
If you are not on a team but would like to be present for the "after the hunt" festivities, please join us.
There will be a $10. fee to cover refreshment costs for all non-team attendees.
BILLERICA RECREATION DEPARTMENT
248 Boston Road * Billerica, MA 01821
978-671-0921 * FAX 978-671-0927
MAY 21-23; STOWE VERMONT’S GOLDEN EAGLE RESORT. 3 day/2 night, a Taste of Vermont
Welcome, 4 meals, cruise on Lake Champlain, visit Shelburne Museum, tour VT. Teddy Bear Factory
and Ben & Gerry’s Ice Cream, visit Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, stop at Cold Hollow Cider
Mill, plus time in Stowe. Cost: $ 399.00 pp twin.
MAY 22; CONNECTICUT RIVER CRUISE & TRAIN. Saturday. Enjoy scenic train ride on 19th
century steam train plus 1 hr Riverboat cruise on Connecticut River. Luncheon at Griswold Inn
with choice of entrée. Shop at Olde Mystic Village. Cost: $89.00 pp.
BURLINGTON
Town of Burlington's web site: www.burlington.org/
Burlington
Public Library web site: www.burlingtonpubliclibrary.org/
Burlington
newspaper web site: www2.townonline.com/burlington/
CHELMSFORD
The Town of Chelmsford web site is: http://chelmsfordma.virtualtownhall.net/Home/
The
Town paper's web site: www.townonline.com/Chelmsford
Rhode Island’s Blithewold Mansion, Spring in New England:
Date: April 28, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 AM departure / 4:30 PM return
Everyone Welcome
Fee: $89.00 pp
Travel by luxury motorcoach. You’ll be treated to a guided tour of Blithewold Mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay. Stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens when the daffodils are at their peak. Lunch following at White’s of Westport. All taxes and gratuities are covered excluding gratuities to driver and escort. Please contact Chelmsford Community Education 978-251-5151.
Cruise to the Isles of Shoals from Portsmouth, NH
Date: June 19, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: Approx departure 8:00 AM / approx return 6:00 PM
Everyone Welcome
Fee: $89.00
Round trip deluxe motorcoach with a tour escort. Coach travels to Portsmouth, NH where you will board your excursion boat for a three-hour narrated cruise to the Isles of Shoals, nine small islands straddling the border of Maine and New Hampshire. Enjoy lunch in Hampton, NH at the Old Salt Restaurant. After lunch you’ll travel to famous Hampton Beach. There will be time to browse the shops or take a walk along the beach. Taxes and gratuities for driver and escort are not included.
Library Café for ages 8 through adult:
When: April 24, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: MacKay Public Library – McCarthy Meeting Room
The Main Library’s Meeting Room will be transformed into a relaxed café. Come sip coffee or juice, have a snack and browse through some specially selected books.
“CSI – Chelmsford”
When: April 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: MacKay Public Library – McCarthy Meeting Room
Crime Scene Investigator Erik Koester from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab in Danvers will deliver the real world picture of Crime Scene Investigations. Using a power point presentation and some hands on tools of the trade he will try to dispel some of the myths created by popular TV shows and show us how the State crime labs use science in solving crimes and convicting criminals.
All are welcome.
LITTLETON
Town of Littleton web site: www.littletonma.org/
Littleton's
newspaper web site: www.littletonindependent.com
MELROSE
Melrose newspaper web site: www.Melrosefreepress.com
City
of Melrose web site: www.Cityofmelrose.org/
MELROSE ARTS FESTIVAL...APRIL 16-18, 2010
MACA (Melrose Arts and Cultural Association) will hold its annual Arts Festival April 16-18, 2010 at Memorial Hall in Melrose. The three day Festival is a juried show and features original fine art and fine craft by over 40 exhibitors who will display their own works. The Arts Festival presents local Melrose artists as well as artists from surrounding areas.
Show hours are Friday April 16: 7:00-10PM, Saturday April 17: 11AM to 8PM, and Sunday April 18: 11AM to 5PM. The Melrose Arts Festival includes live musical entertainment throughout the weekend, with food and drink available for purchase. Memorial Hall is an extremely attractive historic Melrose Landmark, centrally located and easily accessed by public transportation. Based on past experience, almost 2000 visitors are expected to attend this free public event. The Melrose Arts Festival, now in it 5th year, has become eagerly anticipated in the community and there will be very extensive local and regional advertising, including Boston and Cambridge.
April 10 - Open Registration Day!
Ages: All Ages Date: Sat, April 10 @ Middle School
Cost: FREE! Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
The Melrose Recreation Dept. will be holding an open
registration day on April 10 for anyone interested in
registering for our Summer programs. Our registration
table will be located in the vendor section of the
Melrose Health Fair. Please be sure to stop by to pick
up a brochure, find out information, ask questions, and
register by cash or check if interested.
April 10 - Melrose Health Fair
Ages: All Ages Date: Sat, April 10 @ Middle School
Cost: FREE! Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
May 20- Red Sox Game Night
Ages: All Ages Date: Thu, May 20 @ Fenway Park
Cost: $65 Time: 7:10pm (First Pitch)
Join us for our Melrose Community Night at Fenway
Park. The Recreation Dept has over 40 available spots
for Melrose residents to attend the Boston Red Soxvs. Minnesota Twins Thursday night game. Each
participant will receive one ticket to the game (Section
5, Box 91) and a goody bag that will be delivered to
them by the Red Sox staff at their seats. Goody bags
are typically comprised of programs, media guides, and
special gifts provided by the Red Sox team.
Registration will open on May 6 at 8:30am at the
Recreation Office. Each person will only be allowed to
register for two spots in the event (two tickets & two
goody bags per person). Anyone who registers will
receive their ticket(s) on May 6. All participants are
responsible for their own transportation to the game.
June-Aug
Neighborhood Night Out
Ages: All Ages Dates: *To Be Released*
Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Mayor Dolan and your Board of Alderman invite
Melrose to join them for several casual neighborhood
get-together. Come down and meet your neighbors, get
some free slush, and be apart of the free games and
activities provided by the Melrose Recreation
Department. Be sure to check out the Recreation Dept
website in June for the official schedule and park list of
all the Neighborhood Night Out events.
Aug – Mayor’s Night Out
Ages: All Ages Date: Tue @ Pine Banks BB Turf
Cost: FREE Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Melrose, come out and celebrate! Mayor Dolan is
excited to hold his annual Mayor’s Night Out event.
Be sure to check out the Recreation Dept website in
August for the official date and time of the event.
This event will have free slush, vendor tables, face
painting, games, activities, and an address
July 3 - 4th of July Celebration
Ages: All Ages Date: Sat, July 3 @ Common Park
Cost: FREE! Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Come join us for our annual bike and carriage parade
around Common Park. Bring your decorated bike,
wagon, carriage, scooter, skateboard, or other custom
ride and take part in the festivities. Registration starts at
9:30am for the parade and will begin at 10:00am, sharp
so be sure to register early! Enjoy hot pizza, drinks, and
lots of snacks while partaking in the festivities. Free
face painting, games, activities, and open bounce house
for all kids in the crowd.
Free Movie Nights @ Melrose Memorial Hall
Presented by: Mayor Dolan & Melrose Recreation Dept.
Wednesday, August 4 6 pm
Wednesday, August 11 6 pm
G & PG movies only.
Admission is free. Popcorn available for purchase
Movie viewings made possible by the generosity of the Victoria McLaughlin Foundation, Inc.
*FREE! Open Parks Program*
Ages: All Ages Dates: Mon – Thu
Cost: FREE! Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Session: June 28 – Aug 12
Locations: Common, Hesseltine, & Foss Park
Melrose Recreation will be staffing three of our
neighborhood parks all summer! Our Park Instructors
will be available to play sports, organize games, run
activities, and setup arts & crafts projects for all who
are interested. Just show up and we will provide the
fun. Bring your friends or come and meet new ones. It
is our mission to get all Melrose kids outside and into
our beautiful parks to play and socialize. Be sure to take
back the summer with us outdoors! *Supervision is
limited. A guardian must accompany any child under
the age of 8, and must remain for the duration
of participation. *
WESTFORD
Town of Westford web site: http://www.westford-ma.gov/
Westford
local newspaper web site: www.townonline.com/westford/
Westford Parent Connection (WPC) – visit www.westford.com/wpc for info on parent enrichment programs.
Westford Regional Art Event- March 27 through 29th. Visit www.westford.com/PCA
WOBURN
City of Woburn web site: http://www.cityofwoburn.com
Woburn
Daily Times Chronicle: http://www.woburnonline.com
Council of Social Concern
Neighbors helping Neighbors
21st Annual Auction Saturday April 4, 2009 doors open at 5:30 PM. Silent auction-Cash bar-Dinner-Dessert-Live Auction $40 per person. **Tickets sold in advance/no tickets sold at the door** Great items to bid on!!!
For additional information on any of the Council’s events, please visit their website www.socialconcern.org
Woburn Civic Welcome Wagon
The Woburn Civic Welcome Wagon is still in need of volunteers to help welcome new families for the Holiday Season and the New Year. The Welcome Wagon is made up of current Woburn residents who have volunteered to go out and greet people and families who have recently moved to the Woburn area. New residents are greeted with a booklet of helpful information including local government figure information, helpful Woburn websites, and a calendar of events among other things.
The booklet also includes important numbers such as to city departments, local schools, and local Woburn hospitals and emergency numbers. It also includes detailed information about local organizations and other generally helpful information to have if you are new to Woburn. Along with the booklet new residents get voter registration information, postal service information, a small gift, and most importantly a familiar face to say "hello" to!
New greeters are always welcome and needed! So if any current residents are interested in helping out with the program don't hesitate to contact Morgan Randall at mrandall@sciwoburn.org or by calling the SCI Woburn office at (781) 935-5820.
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