Events
State Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to stop by his office hours at Panera Bread, 1398 Massachusetts Avenue, in Arlington on Friday October 19th, from 8AM-9AM. Come by to discuss policy, raise questions, address concerns, or simply chat. Representative Kaufman represents parts of Lexington, Arlington and Woburn. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617-722-2240.
Representative Jay Kaufman invites all interested residents to join him at his next office hours on Friday October 19th, from 10AM-11AM, at City Hall in Woburn, located at 10 Common Street. Come by to discuss policy, raise questions, address concerns, or simply chat. Representative Kaufman represents parts of Lexington, Arlington and Woburn. All constituents are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have questions or would like to schedule a separate appointment with Representative Kaufman, please call his State House office at 617-722-2240.
"Octoberfest"
October 19th and October 20th
"Octoberfest"
October 19th and October 20th
Appliance/Freon Bearing/CRT Device Recycling
Wondering what to do with that old television, computer monitor or appliance that is broken, unwanted or unused and just taking up space?
Woburn Pastor and Social Activist Retires from 35 Years of Ministry
Woburn Historical Society will present the 2nd annual "Narrated Tour of the First Burial Ground" on Saturday, October 20th. The tours begin at 1:00, 1:50 and 2:40 p.m.at Citizens Park and proceed to the First Burial Ground on Park St. This year will feature all new stories researched by the Living History Committee. Admission is free but tickets are required. They can be obtained at the Woburn Historical Commission office in City Hall or at Woburn Public Library. For more information visit www.woburnhistoricalsociety.com or call 781 937-8848.
LEARN, a student club striving to stop impaired driving and
promote substance abuse awareness presents its 3rd Annual Parent
Forum. . .
GENERATION Rx:
Breakfast Buffet served from 9:45 a.m. for $1.00 per breakfast, followed by a free 1 hour lecture at 10:30 a.m. on various topics relevant to Senior Issues. Come, drop in and enjoy one breakfast and lecture, or attend them all.
Time: Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Lecture 10:30 a.m.
Meets Thursdays at 9:30am to Noon beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The program is designed to educate and empower participants to manage and take control of their health. Topics will include: Coping with barriers and frustrations; Managing symptoms; Working with health care providers; and Incorporating fitness and nutrition into your lifestyle.
Meets Thursdays at 12:30pm to 2:30pm beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The first four sessions will include: Smart food group choices; Balancing food and physical exercises; Getting the most from your calories and Making small changes that result in healthy habits.
The fifth session will offer a field trip with an emphasis on nutrition.
The sixth session is a food demonstration by a local chef who prepares a delicious and healthy meal for participants to enjoy.
Title 1 is holding a preschool parent coffee hour on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. for the morning session and 1:15 p.m. for the afternoon session. A parent council is established at this time, curriculum is discussed, and parent input about the program is given.
Title 1 is holding a preschool parent coffee hour on Friday, October 26, 2007 at 10:45 a.m. for the morning session and 1:15 p.m. for the afternoon session. A parent council is established at this time, curriculum is discussed, and parent input about the program is given.
Calling all goblins and ghouls, cowboys and princesses! Come to the YMCA for a healthy halloween night filled with fun activities - haunted hallways, creepy graveyards, a silly spooky room for the little ones, create-a-creature with fresh fruits and vegetables, coloring contests, facepainting, haystack searches and so much more! Bring your friends and neighbors - everyone is welcome!
Family Members - Free
Program Members - $10/per family
I believe we all
have good intentions. We mean to pick up that birthday card, send that thank
you note, visit that friend in the hospital…. We mean well, but life gets in
the way and, before we know it, the opportunity has passed. Well, if you have
been meaning to help our “neighbors in need” by making a donation to the Food
Pantry, it couldn't be easier, thanks to our friends at the Woburn Post
53rd Annual
Woburn Host Lions Club
Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Parade to Step off at 1pm SHARP!
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) credits are anticipated.
Location:
Trade Center Park, 100 Sylvan Road, G100, Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: 781.932.5500 * Toll Free: 1.888.273.WORK
TTY: 781.932.5552 * FAX: 781.932.5566
www.CareerPlaceJobs.com
Breakfast Buffet served from 9:45 a.m. for $1.00 per breakfast, followed by a free 1 hour lecture at 10:30 a.m. on various topics relevant to Senior Issues. Come, drop in and enjoy one breakfast and lecture, or attend them all.
Time: Breakfast 9:45 a.m. Lecture 10:30 a.m.
Is gaming more your scene? Did you know that the library owns a PlayStation 2? We have semi-regular game nights just for teens with games such as Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution and SingStar. The next Game Night is Wednesday, October 31, 7-8:30pm. Yes, on Halloween. Come dressed up and you’ll earn yourself some candy, too!
For any questions about teen services at the library please contact Assistant Reference/Young Adult Librarian Christi Showman Farrar at 781-933-0148 or cfarrar@minlib.net. And check out the library’s MySpace page: www.myspace.com/woburnpubliclibrary
Meets Thursdays at 9:30am to Noon beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The program is designed to educate and empower participants to manage and take control of their health. Topics will include: Coping with barriers and frustrations; Managing symptoms; Working with health care providers; and Incorporating fitness and nutrition into your lifestyle.
Meets Thursdays at 12:30pm to 2:30pm beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The first four sessions will include: Smart food group choices; Balancing food and physical exercises; Getting the most from your calories and Making small changes that result in healthy habits.
The fifth session will offer a field trip with an emphasis on nutrition.
The sixth session is a food demonstration by a local chef who prepares a delicious and healthy meal for participants to enjoy.
The Fall show is coming up fast, so get out those paints and get busy. The show is scheduled for November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Delivery of your artwork is November 1st. The deadline for entries is October 5th.
Click here for more information.
Join us for our 2nd annual gala event where local restaurants donate food and drinks for our guests to enjoy! We will have a wonderful DJ who will keep the dance floor packed all night and of course, lots of great food, drinks and company! Please join us!
Click Here to read more, including times and prices.
The Fall show is coming up fast, so get out those paints and get busy. The show is scheduled for November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Delivery of your artwork is November 1st. The deadline for entries is October 5th.
Click here for more information.
The United Methodist Church will hold their Annual Auction on Satury, November 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Fall show is coming up fast, so get out those paints and get busy. The show is scheduled for November 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Delivery of your artwork is November 1st. The deadline for entries is October 5th.
Click here for more information.
The library now has a book club for high school students, as well. The new High School Book Club meets the first Monday of the month, and the first meeting is Monday, October 1 at 4pm. Bring titles of your favorite books and your thoughts on what we should read. And come hungry because there will be snacks.
For any questions about teen services at the library please contact Assistant Reference/Young Adult Librarian Christi Showman Farrar at 781-933-0148 or cfarrar@minlib.net. And check out the library’s MySpace page: www.myspace.com/woburnpubliclibrary
The City’s Preliminary Election will be Tuesday, September 18. The final Election will be Tuesday, November 6. Visit our new Bulletin Board to see a list of candidates who have filed nomination papers with the City for the coming elections.
Join us everyone!
This coming Tuesday George Martinez will be facilitating a forum hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Woburn. This is an exciting opportunity for us to gain a better sense of culture, national issues, and Civil Rights.
His visit is made possible by the Woburn Arts/Culture Initiative with Northwest Suburban Health Alliance/CHNA 15 DoN funds from Lahey Clinic.
Woburn Senior Center
144 School Street
Meets Thursdays at 9:30am to Noon beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The program is designed to educate and empower participants to manage and take control of their health. Topics will include: Coping with barriers and frustrations; Managing symptoms; Working with health care providers; and Incorporating fitness and nutrition into your lifestyle.
Meets Thursdays at 12:30pm to 2:30pm beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The first four sessions will include: Smart food group choices; Balancing food and physical exercises; Getting the most from your calories and Making small changes that result in healthy habits.
The fifth session will offer a field trip with an emphasis on nutrition.
The sixth session is a food demonstration by a local chef who prepares a delicious and healthy meal for participants to enjoy.
The Boys & Girls Club of Woburn will host its first dance of the year Friday November 9, 2007. The dance is sponsored by the Keystone Club and is open to all Middle School students. The dance will be from 6-9 p.m. and cost $5. The Boys & Girls Club will close at 5 p.m. for all other members and will re-open at 6 p.m. for those attending the dance.
Development, Housing, & Casino gambling the topics of November’s OPEN HOUSE
Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Daniel O’Connell to join host Representative Jay Kaufman in a discussion of the Patrick Administration’s economic development proposals
As you may
have heard, Jack Marlowe passed away recently. He was very active in many
community activities, in addition to chairing the Woburn Redevelopment Authority
board and our Woburn Loop Bikeway/Greenway Committee, and will be very much
missed. There is a celebration of Jack’s life this Saturday, November 10, from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Sons of Italy. I thought many of you would like to know
about this event to honor Jack.
Mayor McLaughlin will host the 30th Annual Mayor’s Senior Appreciation Dinner to be held at the Woburn Memorial High School cafeteria on Sunday, November 11, 2007. Singing and dancing will begin at 11.00AM and dinner will follow at 12.00 Noon. Click here to read more.
presents
Woburn's Voices of World War II
Personal Stories from the Veterans Oral History Project
Monday November 12, 2007
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - Starts at 7:00 p.m.
Woburn Senior Center
144 School Street
Youth Job
Fair
When: Wednesday, November 14,
4 - 6 p.m.
Middle school students are invited to join the Middle School Book Club which meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm. Each meeting is a chance to talk about a great book, sample tasty snacks and make new friends. The first meeting of the school year is Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm. To join the group, just come to the meeting or contact Christi Showman Farrar at the library.
Meets Thursdays at 9:30am to Noon beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The program is designed to educate and empower participants to manage and take control of their health. Topics will include: Coping with barriers and frustrations; Managing symptoms; Working with health care providers; and Incorporating fitness and nutrition into your lifestyle.
Meets Thursdays at 12:30pm to 2:30pm beginning October 18th for six weeks.
The first four sessions will include: Smart food group choices; Balancing food and physical exercises; Getting the most from your calories and Making small changes that result in healthy habits.
The fifth session will offer a field trip with an emphasis on nutrition.
The sixth session is a food demonstration by a local chef who prepares a delicious and healthy meal for participants to enjoy.
The Woburn Redevelopment Authority will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, from 7pm - 9pm at the Woburn Police Station, 25 Harrison Avenue, to receive public comment regarding the City’s Community Development Strategy. The Strategy is a requirement of the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). It serves to summarize the planning documents used by the community, and to outline a plan of action intended to accomplish specific goals that will have an impact upon the community.
Passport Fair
Once again, the Woburn Post Office, located at 462 Washington St., will be holding a Passport Fair on Saturday, November 17th. between the hours of 9am-5pm. Customers are encouraged to apply during that time. Refreshments will be provided.
Public demand for Passports is increasing steadily as the new Federal Regulations require all travelers to have a valid Passport if they are traveling by air to and from Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, as well as Central and South America. We are encouraging everyone to apply now. If you will be traveling to those locations for the February, March or April school vacations, now is the time to apply. New applications are currently taking 6 to 8 weeks for processing.
