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Volunteers, Donors Help Red Cross Serve Residents in 2018

Anne Paquin

MEDFORD, Mass., December 24, 2018 – This year, our volunteers and donors helped make sure the Red Cross was ready to respond to the needs of the citizens of Massachusetts, as well as those in need across the country.

Starting in September the American Red Cross launched a wide-ranging relief effort to help people in North and South Carolina devastated by Hurricane Florence. In October, Hurricane Michael severely impacted the Florida Panhandle, followed in November by …

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Security Engineered Machinery Builds Playhouse for Veteran Family

Anne Paquin

WESTBOROUGH, MA, November 29, 2018 — On November 28, 2018, Security Engineered Machinery Co., Inc. (SEM), global leader in high security information end-of-life solutions, participated in Operation Playhouse, a unique program offered through Habitat for Humanity Metrowest/Greater Worcester. Operation Playhouse enables local businesses and organizations to build and donate a custom playhouse to benefit the children of local veterans and military personnel. The one-day event culminated with the presentation of the firetruck-themed playhouse to United …

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Coming up at Indian Hill

Anne Paquin

‘BACH’S LUNCH’ CONCERT: Indian Hill Music presents French classical works for wind trio featuring Hazel Malcolmson, bassoon; Catherine Weinfield-Zell, oboe; and Constantine Finehouse, piano. TWO SHOWS – Thursday, January 17 at 11 am and 1:30 pm, 36 King Street, Littleton, MA. Complimentary coffee, tea, cookies; bring your lunch. FREE admission. Reservations required for groups at (978) 486-9524. Learn more at www.indianhillmusic.org.

VINTAGE VOCAL QUARTET at Indian Hill Music: Swing down memory lane …

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Beaver Brook Association, Hollis NH,

Anne Paquin

Beaver Brook Nature Center hosts tens of thousands of visitors each year to its trails, gardens and educational programs.  This would not be possible with a staff of 7.  Hundreds of volunteers monitor trails, kiosks, help in the office and during special events and classes, work on buildings and grounds, fold maps, and fill bird feeders.
Of these volunteers several are highlighted for Special Merit each year.


Education Volunteer of Special Merit–Lindsey Shaklee moved to …

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TYNGSBOROUGH COUNCIL ON AGING, 169 Westford Rd., Tyngsborough 978-649-9211

Anne Paquin

You may be interested in “STITCHERS” meet on Mondays from 1 – 2:30pm in the Arts and Crafts room at the Tyngsborough Council on Aging. Our purpose is to supply knitwear to those in need.  They service the Battered Women’s Shelter, Alternative House, My Father’s House, Pregnancy Care Center, Circle Health Hospice Care, and Able to Serve. This season we are working with the Dracut Senior Center Knitters Group to meet the need.  …

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CAREER CENTER OF LOWELL

Anne Paquin

CAREER CENTER OF LOWELL
107 Merrimack St., Lowell, MA 01852 978-458-2503
Informational Session for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
This information session will detail services offered by the SCSEP. The program is for those individuals 55 years or older and are unemployed.
Program includes:
…Paid-on-the-job training opportunities at minimum wage in your community.
…An opportunity to update your skills and learn new ones.
…Current job experience for your résumé.
…Job search assistance and …

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New Hampshire Junior Roller Derby Starts Practices in Tyngsboro

Anne Paquin

New Hampshire Junior Roller Derby is pleased to announce that it began holding league practices in Tyngsboro this fall. Weekly practices will be held at the Tyngsboro Sports Center (500 Potash Hill Rd, Tyngsboro, MA) from 10-11 am.

New Hampshire Junior Roller Derby is open to skaters from ages 7 to 17. The league is based out of the JFK Coliseum in Manchester, NH, but uses other venues for off-season practice space. The team is …

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