LETTER: Veterans Day Celebration Was Truly A Community Effort

Organizer thanks dozens of volunteers and businesses that played a part.

To the Editor:  On behalf of the Friends of the Tewksbury Patriotic Activities Committee, I would like to thank all of those (listed below) who donated raffles to our Veterans Day Celebration, which was held on November 18, 2011 at the Tewksbury Country Club.  In addition, I would like to thank the Tewksbury Fire Department Color Guard for presenting the colors during a tribute our WWII Veterans of Tewksbury.  Finally, I would like to thank all of the hard working members of the Friends of the PAC and most especially Karen Hodgson, Diane Reppucci, Tania Sullivan and Ann Gerry who did a wonderful job in setting up and presenting all of the raffle items. Tewksbury Hardware Solar Fun 2010 Harrows Chicken Pies Bradford Lantern Sweet Pea Resale…

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PHOTOS: Veterans Day Fundraiser At The Tewksbury Country Club

Event is one of the major fundraisers for the Friends of the Patriotic Activities Committee.

It was a boisterous night of music and dancing on Nov. 18 at the Tewksbury Country Club. The Friends of the Patriotic Activity Committee sponsored the event, which serves as one of the major fundraisers for the group. The FOPAC helps to pay for community events such as the Fourth of July Fireworks display and the Memorial Day Parade. Editor Bill Gilman attended the event and captured these photos.

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VFW To Host Comedy Night To Benefit FOPAC

Second annual event to be hosted by Steve Bjork.

The venue will be different and the laughs will be fresh but the cause remains the same. The Tewksbury VFW, 87 Vernon St., will play host to the second annual Steve Bjork and Friends Comedy Night on Saturday, Sept. 24. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The event is being organized to benefit the Friends of the Patriotic Activities Committee. FOPAC, a non-profit organization made up of local volunteers, raises money each year to fund community activities such as the Fourth of July Fireworks and the Memorial Day Parade. "The money we need to raise each year is about $30,000," said Jerry Selissen, president of FOPAC. "It can be a real challenge. We usually do about four of these events a year. We'd like to get it to where we are doing to big events a …

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LETTER: FOPAC Thanks Supporters

President reminds residents to vote for Tewksbury in Liberty Mutual Presents: Bring Back the 4th Contest.

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Friends of the Tewksbury PAC I would like to thank everyone in the Tewksbury Community for their help and support for our Memorial Day Service and Parade.  It is with your help and support and the help of our many Corporate Sponsors that the Friends are able to present such great events as these.  My organization and I continue to work hard to raise funds and put together professional events such as these. If you liked what you saw and would like to become a part of our group please feel free to contact me @ 978-500-1662 or email me at mksjes@verizon.net. If you are not able to help personally and would like to support us financially please mail your tax free donations to: Friends of the Tewksbury PAC, Inc. PO…

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