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Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Tewksbury Brownie Troop Hosts Blood Drive to Benefit Children’s Hospital and the Jimmy Fund

Tewksbury Brownie Troop 65332 will host the blood drive on Tuesday at Tewksbury Country Club.

  Tewksbury Brownie Troop 65332 will host a blood drive to benefit Boston’s Children’s Hospital and the Jimmy Fund Clinic on Tuesday, May 14 at the Tewksbury Country Club from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mark Cashell, father of Tewksbury brownie Ashley Cashell, said the blood drive is an opportunity to donate the critical resource of blood to two great local organizations, as well as for the brownies to learn about the importance of donating blood. "These young ladies are learning why blood drives are important and how blood works in their bodies," Cashell said.  According to Cashell, the drive is in the memory of Christopher Barnes and is in honor of Ashley Cashell, Scottie Einarson, Lydsey Pettengill, and all the children being treated at Boston’s …

Monday, April 29, 2013

Massachusetts Red Cross Blood Drives: May 1-7

Looking to donate blood? Here are some places to go nearby from May 1 to 7, 2013

The Boston Marathon Bombings, which resulted in three deaths and nearly 300 injuries, have once again shined a spotlight on the serious need for blood donations in the Greater Boston Area. The map above shows blood drives going on in the region from May 1-7. In May, all presenting donors will receive a coupon for $25 off any auto service purchase of $50 or more from Sullivan Tire and Auto Repair. Plus, enter for a chance to win two Boston Red Sox tickets and be honored at Fenway Park as the Blood Donor of the Game. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today, Friday, Jan. 4

Bits of knowledge to make you the smartest person working for the weekend.

Here are 5 pieces of information designed to get your weekend off to an early start and to help make you the smartest person on the team. 1. Your Local 3-day Weekend Weather Forecast:   2. It's Happening Today: Take a few minutes and you can help save a life. There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive going on from 10 a.m. to noon at Tewksbury Hospital, 365, East St. It's easy, it's painless and it's needed.  3. It's Happening Today, Part 2: The Tewksbury High boys basketball team will look to continue their hot start this season when they play host to Haverhill High at the TMHS Gym. Tap-off is set for 7 p.m. 4. Let's Review, Shall We?: Did you know that you can post a review of any Tewksbury business in the Tewksbury Patch Business …

Friday, August 17, 2012

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 17

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person working for the weekend.

Here are five pieces of information designed to kick-start your weekend and to help make you the smartest person who thinks the Red Sox put the "fun" in "dysfunctional." 1. Your Local Weekend Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. 2. Get Him To The Church On Time: Congratulations to David Gay, chairman of the Tewksbury Board of Selectmen, on his recent engagement! We have no doubt that he and Cheryl will enjoy a lifetime of happiness together. 3. Reader Comment Of The Day: "As you know John starting a business is never easy. Hopefully we will last longer than El Polo Loco but you never know in business. Our goal is to provide a…

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday, May 17

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at your job site.

Here are five pieces of information designed to help start your Thursday at the front of the Rat Race and to help make you the smartest person willing to sell their little brother for tickets to a "One Direction" concert. 1. Here is your 3-day Local Weather Forecast: According to the NWS, today will be sunny, with a high near 72. North wind between 7 and 11 mph. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind between 3 and 5 mph. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west between 4 and 7 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. 2. Quote of the Day: "Some people say we need …

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday, June 22

Bits of knowledge to help make you the smartest person at the coffee shop.

Here are five pieces of information to help make you the smartest person in line at the grocery store with 13 items in the 12 items or less express lane, hoping no one will actually count them. 1. Today's Forecast: According to the NWS, today will see a  slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind between 3 and 8 mph. Tonight there will be showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 2. By the Numbers: 7 -- That's the number of arrests made by the Tewksbury Police in a 25-hour span between Monday and Tuesday. Check out the latest police log later this morning. 3. Quote…

Friday, June 17, 2011

Get Out

5 Things To Do This Weekend

Plenty going on even if you won't be making the trek to Boston.

Even if you are not headed to Boston for the Bruins Victory Parade, you will still find activitis for your family going on in the Merrimack Valley. When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 2 to 4 pm, A Novel Cafe, 464 Main St, Tewksbury Why Go: A chance to meet Christine Lindemer, a New England author of essays and childrens picture books and editor of an anthology of farm stories. "The Night of Many Lights" is her latest work. Pricing: Admission is free When/Where: Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kumon Math and Reading Center, 1721 Main St, Tewksbury Why Go: It's never too early or too late when it comes to education and Kumon Reading and Math Center is taking signups for its summer session. Pricing: Admission to the open house is free When/…

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