Events
The Mishawum Choral Society will perform a Spring Sing on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 3:00 PM at the Joyce Middle School, 55 Locust St., Woburn. Donn Hill, Director; Sarah Lafontaine, Pianist. Tickets available at the door. $15 for adults; $10 for seniors and students.
For more information, go to website at http://www.mishawumchoral.org or call 781-932-8240 or 781-438-4379.
The Mishawum Choral Society will hold open rehearsals throughout January, beginning Jan 8, at The First Baptist Church in Woburn center, corner of Main St. (Rte 38) and Winn Streets. Sopranos, altos, tenors and basses who can read music and have experience in choral singing are welcome. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7:30-9:30 PM for spring concert to be performed May 4, 2008. For more information, go to website at http://www.mishawumchoral.org or call 781-932-8240 or 781-438-4379.
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
100 Days Celebration
Wings of Fire
In honor of Michael Francis Lutz
August 9, 1985 – January 27th, 2008
Where:
Sons of Italy Hall, Woburn
When:
May 9th, 7pm – 12 midnight
What:
Music, Lanterns and Silent Auction
Light Refreshments
Cash Bar
Admission: Donations accepted for the "Friends of Mary Cummings Trust Park"
Open to All
For more information or to volunteer email info@soullanterns.org or call 781.267.3720.
100 Days Celebration
Wings of Fire
In honor of Michael Francis Lutz
August 9, 1985 – January 27th, 2008
Where:
Sons of Italy Hall, Woburn
When:
May 9th, 7pm – 12 midnight
What:
Music, Lanterns and Silent Auction
Light Refreshments
Cash Bar
Admission: Donations accepted for the "Friends of Mary Cummings Trust Park"
Open to All
For more information or to volunteer email info@soullanterns.org or call 781.267.3720.
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.
The Woburn CoffeeHouse is an exciting way to bring people together, share ideas, artistic mediums and break bread over a hot mug of coffee or tea!
The CoffeeHouse takes place from 7pm - 9pm at the North Suburban YMCA. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you or anyone you know is a poet, musician, performance or visual artist, dancer, etc. please feel free to inquire about being a feature performer at the Woburn CoffeeHouse, the hottest thing in town!
If you would like to stay informed about upcoming Woburn Arts & Culture Today events click here, enter your email address, and from the list choose “Woburn Arts & Culture Today”!
The Woburn CoffeeHouse is made possible by the Woburn Arts/Culture Initiative with Northwest Suburban Health Alliance/CHNA 15 DoN funds from Lahey Clinic.
The Woburn Boys & Girls Club is putting on a Fiesta Shows carnival from May 14, 2008 to May 18, 2008 at the National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas) site at 25 Middlesex Canal Park.
Every year the Fiesta Shows come around offering exciting rides, games and classic carnival food! Fun for the whole family! Watch the local newspapers for information on "wristband" discount nights. If you or your group would like to volunteer to help, please contact Carla Beaudoin at 781-935-3777 or by e-mail at c.beaudoin@positive-place.org.
You can also check out Fiesta Shows' website at www.fiestashows.com.
The Woburn Boys & Girls Club is putting on a Fiesta Shows carnival from May 14, 2008 to May 18, 2008 at the National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas) site at 25 Middlesex Canal Park.
Every year the Fiesta Shows come around offering exciting rides, games and classic carnival food! Fun for the whole family! Watch the local newspapers for information on "wristband" discount nights. If you or your group would like to volunteer to help, please contact Carla Beaudoin at 781-935-3777 or by e-mail at c.beaudoin@positive-place.org.
You can also check out Fiesta Shows' website at www.fiestashows.com.
Thursday, May 15, 2008, Woburn Memorial High School presents its annual Spring Choral Concert. The show begins at 7:00 P.M. and tickets are available at the door.
Women's Self-Defense Seminar
Sponsored by:
8 Martial Arts for Health
www.bodymindsystems-woburn.com
To benefit:
Woburn Social Capital Inc.
On Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM you can learn potentially life saving self-defense techniques in a relaxed stress free environment, and help a worthy cause all at the same time. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
May's "OPEN HOUSE" examines education in the Commonwealth.
In the footsteps of Horace Mann- Education Policy for the 21st Century
The Woburn Boys & Girls Club is putting on a Fiesta Shows carnival from May 14, 2008 to May 18, 2008 at the National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas) site at 25 Middlesex Canal Park.
Every year the Fiesta Shows come around offering exciting rides, games and classic carnival food! Fun for the whole family! Watch the local newspapers for information on "wristband" discount nights. If you or your group would like to volunteer to help, please contact Carla Beaudoin at 781-935-3777 or by e-mail at c.beaudoin@positive-place.org.
You can also check out Fiesta Shows' website at www.fiestashows.com.
The Woburn Boys & Girls Club is putting on a Fiesta Shows carnival from May 14, 2008 to May 18, 2008 at the National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas) site at 25 Middlesex Canal Park.
Every year the Fiesta Shows come around offering exciting rides, games and classic carnival food! Fun for the whole family! Watch the local newspapers for information on "wristband" discount nights. If you or your group would like to volunteer to help, please contact Carla Beaudoin at 781-935-3777 or by e-mail at c.beaudoin@positive-place.org.
You can also check out Fiesta Shows' website at www.fiestashows.com.
On Saturday, May 17th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. there will be a clean-up at Mary Cummings Park.
Clean-up will start at the Babylon Hill field (the field near the old Recreational Field House at the top of Babylon Hill) at 9 a.m. Please bring work gloves. Trash bags, water and snacks will be provided.
Please email at info@cummingspark.org or call Pat O'Reilly at (781) 244-9340 to RSVP. An update on parking will be sent to those that RSVP.
Please see http://cummingspark.org/calendar/ for upcoming events.
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?
Second Annual Community
Craft and Yard Sale
Saturday, MAY 17th
9am to 12 noon
You are invited to the St John’s Baptist Church Second Annual Community Craft and Yard Sale.
Come and browse for great purchases and bargains!
There are tables available if you would like to rent a table to sell your items.
Location: 38-40 Everett Street, Woburn, MA.
Contact 781-935-4314 for more details.
Is There A Treasure in Your Attic?
Saturday, MAY 17th
10am to 12 noon
Have you ever wondered what your grandmother’s silver pitcher is worth, or the clock you picked up at a flea market? Learn the value of your antiques, when they were made and where they came from.
Stuart Slavid, Vice President and Senior Appraiser at Skinner, Inc., one of the nation’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England, will entertain and educate you and your guests in the same fashion as the very popular PBS series.
Individuals are asked to bring one item to be verbally appraised by Stuart. Please omit coins, stamps, jewelry and musical instruments.
There will only be 50 people permitted to purchase tickets to have an item appraised. The tickets are $25 each. Appraisals to be made:
May 17, 2008 (Saturday)
10am – 12noon
St. John’s Baptist Church, 38 Everett Street, Woburn, MA.
To purchase tickets or for more details contact:
Phone: 781-935-4314 or email: womensministry@sjbc.org
Free Career Workshop and Information Session
Saturday, May 17th
11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Bay Path College — Burlington Campus
123 Cambridge Street
Baypath's career workshop, led by a human resources professional, will help you prepare for your next career move! This workshop will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be professionally successful – from writing your resume, to presenting yourself at an interview, to tips for changing careers. You'll also learn about Bay Path College, financial aid and the college application process.
FOR MURDER MYSTERY PLAY
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 8:00 PM
Tickets for the Friends of the Library's presentation of "To Wake the Dead" may be purchased at the main circulation desk of the Woburn Public Library. There are a limited number of tickets, and they will not be sold at the door. The cost is $25.00.
The Woburn Boys & Girls Club is putting on a Fiesta Shows carnival from May 14, 2008 to May 18, 2008 at the National Amusements (Showcase Cinemas) site at 25 Middlesex Canal Park.
Every year the Fiesta Shows come around offering exciting rides, games and classic carnival food! Fun for the whole family! Watch the local newspapers for information on "wristband" discount nights. If you or your group would like to volunteer to help, please contact Carla Beaudoin at 781-935-3777 or by e-mail at c.beaudoin@positive-place.org.
You can also check out Fiesta Shows' website at www.fiestashows.com.
3rd Annual Horn Pond Memorial Lantern Walk
Sunday May 18th, 7:30pm
Gather at Horn Pond, Lake Street Parking Area.
Come celebrate the lives of loved ones, friends, classmates, family who have left this earth. Lanterns are created at workshops or will be available for a donation at the event.
Workshops are scheduled for the public at Sons of Italy Hall on Friday, May 9th from 7:00 pm -9:30pm and Whole Foods Market on Wednesdays, April 30th and May 14th from 3pm to 6pm.
For more information or to volunteer email: info@soullanterns.org or telephone 781.267.3720.
Rescheduled from January Meeting
Woburn Historical Society presents
Genealogy
Janis Duffy, Guest Speaker
Massachusetts State Archives
Woburn Memorial High School Auditorium
88 Montvale Ave - Woburn, MA 01801
Guest Speaker:
Janis Duffy- Massachusetts State Archives.
Come learn how to search your family history at this exciting event.
For more information, please visit our website at:
This Thursday, May 22nd, the Boys and Girls Club of Woburn is having their Family Night. The event will run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and is open to Club members and their families. Contact the Club for more details at (781) 935-3777.
The Woburn CoffeeHouse is an exciting way to bring people together, share ideas, artistic mediums and break bread over a hot mug of coffee or tea!
The CoffeeHouse takes place from 7pm - 9pm at the North Suburban YMCA. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you or anyone you know is a poet, musician, performance or visual artist, dancer, etc. please feel free to inquire about being a feature performer at the Woburn CoffeeHouse, the hottest thing in town!
If you would like to stay informed about upcoming Woburn Arts & Culture Today events click here, enter your email address, and from the list choose “Woburn Arts & Culture Today”!
The Woburn CoffeeHouse is made possible by the Woburn Arts/Culture Initiative with Northwest Suburban Health Alliance/CHNA 15 DoN funds from Lahey Clinic.
This Thursday and Friday night, May 29th and May 30th, the Kennedy Middle School is having its annual Talent Show!
Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:00 p.m.
This Thursday and Friday night, May 29th and May 30th, the Kennedy Middle School is having its annual Talent Show!
Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Tired of going around in circles all day for no good reason? Well, now you can go around in circles all night for a good cause. Form a team and join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Woburn!
Tired of going around in circles all day for no good reason? Well, now you can go around in circles all night for a good cause. Form a team and join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Woburn!
We will be building a new play area in addition to what is already existing at the Goodyear School. Bring work gloves, shovels rakes etc. Many hands make light work.
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If you would like to volunteer, contact Paul Medeiros at 781-938-0297 or e-mail at paulderman@verizon.net.
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
