Thursday, November 29, 2012
There's no better time to give back to your community than the holiday season.
Volunteering in Tewksbury is a great way to give back to others and spread holiday cheer and warmth in your community. Donating your time or giving a special holiday gift to a family or child in need can make a big impact. There are lots of ways to help make the holidays truly special for those who are less fortunate. You can pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, adopt a family through The Salvation Army or donate to Toys for Tots. Here are a few places that are in need of holiday volunteers in Tewksbury: FOOD BANK The Tewksbury Community Food Pantry always welcomes donations of food and funds, as well as volunteer help. this is especially true around the very busy holiday season. The food pantry serves the needs of more than 200 …
Susan Appleby gets state to recognize November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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- Bill Gilman
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Susan Appleby knows it's no accident that she has survived four-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with Stage 3B Lung Cancer. She knows she's blessed and she wanted to make sure she didn't waste that blessing. So the Tewksbury resident has been using all of the resources available to her to educate people about lung cancer and the risk factors associated with it. As part of that campaign, Appleby successfully lobbied the Legislature and Gov. Deval Patrick to declare November "Lung Cancer Awareness Month" in Massachusetts. "About three months ago I decided there must be a reason I'm still around. I wanted to get involved," said Appleby. "I'm one of the lucky ones." Earlier this month, Appleby was presented with an official "Lung Cancer …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Atlanta-based CARE, Habitat for Humanity and Project GRAD Atlanta are among the nonprofits trying to encourage people to pause in their shopping and find a way to help others.
Will donating to charity ever be as popular as shopping during the holiday season? A partnership of nonprofits hopes so. For many people, the holiday shopping marathon began on Thanksgiving day, with some national chains opening their doors just hours after the traditional turkey dinner. Then comes Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, which has morphed into Cyber Week. Now, there's a new campaign asking you to open your wallet _ Giving Tuesday. The Giving Tuesday website says the effort, coming on the heels of days devoted to consumerism, is designed "to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations." …
Friday, November 2, 2012
Event will take place at the Tewksbury Country Club.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
The Tewksbury Public Schools will host a “Silent and Live Auction” on November 15, 2012 from 7:00 – 11:00 P.M. at the Tewksbury Country Club. The auction will benefit technology throughout the school district. The goal is to raise sufficient funds to create wireless environments in our schools (K-8). John O’Connor, Superintendent of Schools, Kristen Polimeno, Chairperson of the Tewksbury School Committee and a large group of volunteers, including parents, teachers, staff and friends at the schools have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of the auction. Silent Auction items will be displayed and bids accepted through 9:00 P.M. The Live Auction will commence at 9:00 P.M. Tickets for the event are $25.00 and can be purchased at the…
Monday, October 1, 2012
Help showcase people who are doing great things in your community with our new feature, Count Us In.
Your neighbor who volunteers at the library, your child’s bus driver, and the Little League coach in your community may not seem to have much in common at first glance. But Patch’s new initiative, Count Us In, aspires to bring together all Good Samaritans by highlighting residents who are exemplary at making your community a more positive place. It could be some of those terrific volunteers at the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry or maybe Linda Brabant or some of her great crew over at the Senior Center. How about Noelle Boc or some of the other awesome staffers and volunteers at the Tewksbury Public Library. Or maybe even a teacher that has changed your child's educational life. Partnering with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC), Count Us …
Monday, September 24, 2012
The Tewksbury Cultural Council has set an October 15, 2012 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.
From books to bikes, from furniture to computers—thousands of pounds of items were donated at the 4th Annual Zero Waste Day and kept out of landfills.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
A Friends Giant Yard Sale will be held at the Senior Center, 175 Chandler St., on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
donna rosenblatt
6:20 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
My uncle passed away from the disease. Our family is moving to tewksbury in January... to live on Susan drive. I'm dedicating our new street's name to you Susan... inspired by your courage and positive attitude! God bless! more ›