Outrun Homelessness At Borderland, April 28

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BROCKTON--Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run or walk with School on Wheels of Massachusetts at its Outrunning Homelessness Race & Fun Walk on April 28 at Borderland State Park in Easton.
There will be a 5K run and a 2 mile walk.
The event is open to people of all ages and abilities, including competitive runners, children, families, and teens. Individuals and teams are invited to participate.
To preregister please visit School on Wheels website at sowma.org
Preregistration is $20. Registration on the day of the event is $25. Family walk registration is $75.
Registration on day of the event begins at 8 a.m.
The event will kick-off at 9 a.m. Borderland State Park in Easton.
There will be T-shirts for the first 100 runners who register on-line, prizes for each race category winner and refreshments.
Proceeds will benefit children experiencing homelessness in Brockton, Middleboro, New Bedford, Norwell, Quincy, and Stoughton.
The mission of School on Wheels Massachusetts is to educate children impacted by homelessness by providing academic support and one-on-one mentoring so children can reach their potential.
School on Wheels is also nearing the end of a "100 Families Challenge," a fundraising drive that asks families--100 or more--to donate $100 toward a $10,000.
If School on Wheels can collect $10,000 by April 30, the Weed Family has pledged to donate $10,000.
Those interested in donating can find more information on Schools on Wheels' website at sowma.org.

Library "Food For Fines" Week Until 4/14

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BROCKTON--Help Brockton Public Library celebrate National Library Week with “Food For Fines” from Monday, April 9 through Saturday, April 14.
The library will waive your overdue fines in exchange for one nonperishable, unexpired, unopened food or personal care item per dollar owed.
No candy, gum, or soda. Pet food is accepted. Value of the item does not have to equal one dollar--for example, bring in three cans of tomato paste that you purchased for $1, and have $3 taken off your overdue fines.
Amnesty extends to overdue fines only if material is returned in good condition.
Amnesty does not extend to the following:
*materials received through inter-library loan;
fees for lost or missing items;
checks returned without sufficient funds; or
for lost card fees.
Patron must present the OCLN library card in order for library officials to access the library record.
All food and personal care items collected during this period will be donated to The Charity Guild local food pantry.
Library officials said library users can do a number of things all at the same time: clear up a library record, bring back long overdue materials, get rid of overdue fines, and help the community.
Brockton Public Library is located at 304 Main Street, Brockton, Mass. 508-580-7890.
All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Any resident of Massachusetts can register for a free Brockton Public Library card.
To get a library card bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main circulation desk.
For more information, call 508-580-7890 x101.
For branch hours and locations, calendar updates, and online/downloadable products, check out the library's website at www.brocktonpubliclibrary.org; Twitter at brocktonlibrary; Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/brocktonpubliclibrary.

Fuller Celebrates Life Of Actor Paul Robeson

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BROCKTON—The Fuller Craft Museum will host a special program, “A Night with Paul Robeson” to celebrate the life and career of pioneer actor, singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. Robeson, who may be best known in the US for his rendition of “Old Man River” from the musical “Showboat,” will be remembered not only for his work in Hollywood and as a part of the famed Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s, but also for his role as a civil rights leader on the world stage.
All are welcome and the event is free.
Fuller officials said April 9 marks Robeson’s 114th birthday and the Fuller Craft Museum, along with Indaba Theatre of New England and Berklee College of Music will celebrate his life and accomplishments with an evening of live music and drama.
The night will begin at 6 p.m. with a rendition of “Old Man River” and other classic Robeson songs for piano and voice performed by baritone Aaron Ray.
Ray’s performance will be followed at 7 p.m. with “The World is My Home, The Life of Paul Robeson,” a one man show performed by actor and comedian Stogie Kenyatta.
The Robeson commemoration will kick-off the first of Fuller’s monthly, Free Thursday Night performances in the artKitchen Café.
Due to upcoming renovations at the museum, the Fuller’s free admission day has been moved to Thursday nights from 5 to 9 p.m.
Since preparations began for renovations a few months ago, the Fuller had been closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. As of April 3, the Fuller has reopened on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and returned to its usual schedule Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday nights are free from 5 to 9 p.m.
(Photo courtesy Fuller Craft Museum)

Medical Marijuana Group Meets In Brockton

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BROCKTON--The Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance will host an informational meeting at Brockton Public Library, Tuesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. about its legislative efforts to legalize the medical use of marijuana and protect doctors and patients from arrest.
The advocacy group supports House Bill 625 at the State Legislature which seeks to prevent the arrest and imprisonment of doctors and patients who may prescribe or use marijuana for medical use.
To learn more about the group, get involved, or RSVP for the meeting, contact the group at mjpatients@gmail.com or call 508-410-1547, or visit the group's website at masspatients.org.

"Juke Box 1944" WWII Tribute Friday Night

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BROCKTON--Brockton High School’s ballroom dancers will host their annual “Juke Box 1944” tribute to World War II veterans on Friday, March 30.
The dance will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 283 N. Quincy St.
There will be a buffet dinner from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Olde Kids on the Block band will provide ballroom music for young and old to step out on the dance floor and have some fun.
Semi-formal dress is required.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Admission is free for World War II veterans, $25 for seniors and students in advance, $35 at the door, $40 for general admission in advance, $50 at the door.
Call 508-580-7811 or 508-588-9756 for more information.

Brown To Attend Youth Foundation Awards

BrocktonPost BROCKTON--U.S. Sen. Scott Brown will join the Brockton Youth Foundation in honoring local people who have devoted their time to improving the quality of life for city youth at the foundation’s 4th annual Breakfast with Champions, Sunday, March 25 at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton. Honorees for this year's Brockton Youth Foundation awards are: Brockton Midget Football League; Ossie Jordan – a youth and community leader for over 25 years; Kids Take Action, North Middle School – a community service learning group; Clifford Murray - Principal of West Middle School; Cheryl Opper - Founder and Executive Director of School on Wheels of Massachusetts; and the JROTC program at Brockton High School. The breakfast will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Shaw’s Center, One Feinberg Way, Brockton. Tickets for the Breakfast with Champions are $25 for adults and $15 for students. To reserve your tickets, call Bill at 508.584.2506. For more information visit www.brocktonyouthfoundation.com

Greek Independence Celebration Friday

BrocktonPost BROCKTON--The City of Brockton in collaboration with the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, will host a ceremony in celebration of Greek Independence. The ceremony will be at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, March 23 at City Hall, 45 School St. Light refreshments will be served.

Brockton 180: Get Schooled All Day Every Day

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BROCKTON--Brockton’s Promise Effective Education team will launch a new school attendance campaign, "Brockton 180: Get Schooled All Day, Every Day" with an event Thursday, March 22, from 4 to 7p.m. at Massasoit Conference Center, 770 Crescent St., Brockton.
Organizers said participants will learn more about the importance of attendance to a young student’s future.
There will be games and prizes for youth, along with networking opportunities for parents.
There will also be a free dinner.
At 4 p.m. there will be youth activities and at about 5:30 p.m., parents and community members are invited to join a special presentation on the role parents and others can play in this community effort.
Transportation can also be arranged upon request.
To register visit: http://brockton180.eventbrite.com/.
For more information, please call 508-894-2516 or email amanda.trask@state.ma.us.

Independent Living Workshop March 21

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BROCKTON--Independent Associates, Inc., a non-profit center for independent living that helps individuals with a range of disabilities live independently, will host a workshop Wednesday March 21, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The monthly workshop will help participants learn about housing options, how to search for housing, where to search for housing, how to fill out housing applications, and other obstacles that may be encountered while seeking affordable, available and accessible housing.
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Kathie Gale by phone 508-583-2166 or email kgale@iacil.org. Independent Associates Inc. is located at 141 Main Street, First Floor, Brockton.
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Easter Egg Hunt @ Westgate, March 24

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BROCKTON--Celebrate Easter early with the Westgate Mall on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.
Children ages 12 and under are invited to bring their Easter baskets to collect eggs filled with Easter surprises from participating Mall stores--while supplies last.
Kids are sure to be thrilled with a special guest appearance from the Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny will be at Westgate Mall again for photos on Friday, March 30. For more information please visit, www.shopatwestgatemall.com

Taste of MetroSouth Wed., March 21

BrocktonPost BROCKTON--MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th annual "Taste of MetroSouth," Wednesday, March 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Shaw's Center. This year's event features more than 60 restaurants and vendors, the most participants since the event began 20 years ago. Along with culinary delights, there will be music and entertainment from the Brockton Symphony Orchestra Quartet, Brockton High School Jazz Band, and "The Silver Fox" George Cataldo, who will sing songs from yesterday and today.
Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased in advance.
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Mendelssohn Concerts In Easton, Brockton

BrocktonPost BROCKTON--The American Guild of Organists Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter will host two concerts this month featuring concerts of choral and instrumental music by Mendelssohn. The first concert will be held Saturday March 24 at 3 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 143 Lincoln St., North Easton. The second concert will be Sunday March 25 at 4 p.m. at Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton.
Admission to both concerts is free and each location has ample parking and disabled access.

Free Dog & Cat Rabies Clinic March 31

BrocktonPost BROCKTON--The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass., will hold its annual rabies clinic for dogs and cats Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the center's headquarters at 1300 W. Elm St., ext., Brockton. The cost is $10 per animal for rabies shots. Micro chipping w/registration: $25. All dogs are required to be leashed and muzzled if necessary. All cats are to be in carriers. Additionally, employees of the City's Elections Office will also be on hand to issue dog licenses. Licenses are: $20 for dogs that have not been spayed or neutered and $8 for those that have. *Proof of spay/neutering is required at time of licensing.

Maple Sugar Days @ Blue Hills This Weekend

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BROCKTON--Brookwood Farm in Blue Hills Reservation will host its annual Maple Sugar Days Saturday and Sunday this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Organizers urge participants to put on boots and a flannel shirt and head to Brookwood Farm for activities for all ages, a free ride on the Maple Express Trolley and of course, enjoy the smell of wood smoke as maple sugar is coaxed from the trees on the farm in the traditional way.
Cost is $6 for all. Children under 2 are free.
Brookwood Farm is located in the DCR Blue Hills reservation in Milton.
Take exit 3 (Houghton's Pond) off Route 93 and follow signs to Maple Sugar days parking.
This program is wheelchair accessible.
For more information, please call 617-698-1802 or 617-333-0690, or by email bluehills@massaudubon.org. Registration not required.

Mayor's Youth Summit, Sat. March 31--Register Now

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BROCKTON--Registration is open for the 13th annual Mayor’s Youth Summit which will be held Saturday, March from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West Middle School, 271 West St.

The event is open and free to all.

“The Youth Summit is an invaluable opportunity, not just for the young people taking part in the event, but for me as well--the chance to see issues from a youth perspective is a very important one when it comes to developing solutions for the whole city.  I encourage everyone to take part," Mayor Linda Balzotti said in a prepared statement. 

Community Connections of Brockton will also host the South Shore Parent Leadership Conference at West Middle School from 8:45 a.m. 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 31^st.

To learn more about the 13^th Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit, contact Massachusetts Promise Fellow Yves Singletary or visit www.brockton.ma.us.

 In addition to participants, peer facilitators and adult volunteers are also needed.  

Peer Facilitators lead the youth-only break-out sessions.  

Anyone interested in becoming a Peer Facilitator must attend the pre-summit training sessions and the entire youth summit. 

For more information about becoming a Peer Facilitator call (508) 897-6821. 

Adults interested in volunteering can call (508) 894-2516.  Adult volunteers must submit a completed CORI form in  addition to a volunteer application.

This year’s summit is built on the idea that Brockton’s youth have the power to create a bright and secure future for themselves.  

The Youth Summit Planning Committee, made up of 17 students from the B.B. Russell School, has arranged programs that specifically illustrate the resources available to young people. 

The planning committee meets twice a week to plan the summit.

The theme of this year’s youth summit is “The Future is Ours.”  

Coinciding with the theme, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., attendees can get a thorough overview of higher education options and opportunities by participating in “Early High School 101 Workshop.” 

Led by Massachusetts Promise Fellow Ashley Lesperance, the workshop is aimed at students in grades 7-11. 

Lesperance currently serves with ACCESS, a Boston-based non-profit.  

Space for this workshop is limited to 100 people.  

Online pre-registration for this session will be available, but capped at 50 people.  Those interested in attending this workshop can also sign up at the summit.

Troy Juarez, Jr., of the Homeless by Choice Tour will be the key note speaker. 

Juarez will share his story of being a homeless teen at age 14 to becoming a college graduate and business owner.

Other activities include: a youth carnival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring DJ Pup Dawg of JAMN 94.5 FM, college and community resources, activities and giveaways; and breakout sessions.  

Free lunch will be provided.

Online registration for the 13^th Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit is now open.  

Participants can register online or at any Brockton Public Library branch or Brockton Public Schools’ middle or high school front office. Registration forms will also be available at Trinity Catholic Academy, Cardinal Spellman High School, and Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical High School. 

Please register by Friday, March 23^rd.

Brockton agencies offering programs and services to youth are invited to participate in the youth carnival portion of the Youth Summit.   

Limited spaces are still available. 

To request a space, call Massachusetts Promise Fellow Yves Singletary at (508) 897-6821or e-mail: ysingletary@cobma.us. 

Singletary currently serves in Mayor Balzotti's office.

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Haitians For Progress Gala, Saturday, April 28

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BROCKTON--South Shore Haitians United for Progress, or SHUP, will host its annual fundraiser dinner gala, Saturday, April 28 beginning at 8 p.m. at Lantana's in Randolph.
 Donations and sponsorships will allow SHUP to continue providing job readiness, ESOL, and computer training, and other services. Entertainment will be provided by Taboo Combo and other entertainers from the Haitian community. Dr. Paul Farmer from Partners in Health will be the master of ceremonies and Dr. Hermide Mercier, (pictured above) also of Partners in Health, will be the guest of honor.
 The night promises to be an evening by spoiling you with great food and performances from various talents within our Haitian community. For more information or to buy tickets call 508-944-1970.

Paws For Celebration, APCSM's Fundraiser Sat., March 17

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BROCKTON--The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass' annual wine and chocolate tasting and silent auction fundraiser be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Shaw's Center in Brockton. 
Tickets are $40. Last year's event sold out so get your tickets now. 
Silent auction items include a trip to see the Ellen DeGeneres Show, an autographed Bill Lee baseball, weekend getaways and much, much more.  Even if you don't win one of the bids, everyone will go home with something. CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF AUCTION ITEMS.... 

Madea's Family Reunion Showing Friday NIght

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BROCKTON--The Brockton Youth Council will host a movie night, Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arnone Elementary School. 
The movie that will be shown is "Madea's Family Reunion," a hilarious comedy by Tyler Perry. The movie is rated PG-13. 
There is a $3 suggested donation to attend the movie night.
Proceeds from the event will go toward materials for the Uniting Teens in our Neighborhood Campaign – formerly known as the BYC’s anti-violence campaign. 

The showing is open to all.

For more information, contact Yves Singletary at (508) 897-6821 or friend Brockton BYC on facebook.

The BYC was reorganized in 2010 by Mayor Linda M. Balzotti, the youth council aims to ensure Brockton youth have a voice in the city, and to provide teens with a forum to bring issues from their peers to the Mayor’s attention while working to create solutions to the problems youth face. The BYC also focuses and follows up on solutions developed during the annual Mayor's Youth Summit.

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City Celebrates Irish Friday, March, 16

BROCKTON--The City of Brockton will host its annual Irish Heritage Day celebration at City Hall Plaza at 11 a.m. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Irish Heritage Day will recognize the contributions of the Irish community to the City of Brockton.
The celebration will feature the raising of the Irish Flag and more.
Contact Maysa at 508-580-7123 for more information.

Mardi Gras For Brockton Day Nursery, Sat., March 3

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BROCKTON--The 6th annual Mardi Gras Madness to support Brockton Day Nursery will be held Sat., March 3 from 7 p.m. to Midnight at the Shaw's Center. 
Festivities include Creole food, traditional Mardi Gras King's Cake Dixieland jazz, and of course, Mardi Gras beads.  Casual attire.
Cost is $50 per person or $80 per couple. $450 corporate table of 10.
Proceeds to benefit the Brockton Day Nursery Scholarship Fund.
For more information, call 508-588-2700.

Blue Hills Winter Fest 2012

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BROCKTON--Blue Hills Ski Area, Blue Hills Brewery and Friends of Blue Hills will host the 2012 Blue Hills Winter Fest Tuesday, February 28, from 5 to 8 p.m.at Blue Hills Ski area.
There will be Irish music, hot chili, and Blue Hills Brewery’s best beer.
Participants can also check out the slopes and ski or snowboard under the lights.
For those who prefer not to ski, but want to hit Blue Hills' trails, noted naturalist Matt ‘Twig’ Largess will lead a nighttime tour of the trails.
The event is free and open to all.
For those who want to ski, Blue Hill Ski is generously offering a discounted rate for an all-day 8-hours lift ticket if you RSVP with your email OR print the Friends announcement page with this page with the discount code: Pass15.
Click here to link to the Friends' page and ski discount.
Discounted rates for a lift ticket are $15--regularly $29; discount for rentals are $15--regularly $28; discount for a lesson, $15--regularly $25.
Blue Hills Ski will donate $5 to the Friends of the Blue Hills for every discounted lift ticket sold.
RSVP today at WinterFestival@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org or call, 781- 828-1805.
Blue Hills Ski Area is located at 4001 Washington St., Canton, also Route 138.

St. Pat's Mass, Saturday March 10

BrocktonPost BROCKTON--St. Patrick Church in Brockton will host its annual St. Patrick's Day Mass, Saturday, March 10 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The popular mass will be followed by a corned beef and cabbage dinner at Joe Angelo's Café. Entertainment will be provided by Peter Joy and The Council Chords--an ad-hoc music group made up of city councilors and offices. For more information call Ward 2 Councilor Tom Monahan at 508-942-0385.

African Festival At Brockton's Arnone Saturday

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BROCKTON--The Arnone Elementary School will host the 14th annual African Arts Festivaland Marketplace Saturday, Feb 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be soul food, afro-carribean cuisine, live performances, storytelling, singing, and African drumming and dancing.
There will also be several films and a lecture focusing on blacks in films. Parts of the films may be graphic in nature and are geared toward teenagers and adults.
Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for under 12 and seniors.
The event is initiated by Indaba Theatre of New England, a Brockton based non-profit group whose mission is to inspire and uplift inner city youth.
All are welcome to attend.
(Photo courtesy of Indaba)

Actress Cooper To Highlight Women Of Year Breakfast, Nominations Accepted Until Feb. 22

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BROCKTON--The Brockton Commission on Women’s Issues is accepting nominations for the 2012 Women of the Year Awards until Feb. 22.
The woman being nominated must be age 16 or older, a Brockton resident, and someone who has made a significant contribution outside of her job to the Brockton community within the last year.   
Award recipients will be judged on their contributions made to residents of Brockton or to the city in general.
The commission is asking area residents and workers to nominate women who are unrecognized heroes of the city - the women who make a difference in the lives of the people of Brockton at work and outside of the office.   
Nomination forms are available on the city web site www.brockton.ma.us  
Nominations must be received by Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. 
Please attach no more than a one page essay explaining why you are nominating this woman for an award.
No nomination will be accepted without a completed nomination form and attached essay.   
Email nomination forms and essays are preferred.   
Send all nomination forms and essays to: womenscommission@cobma.us.The recipients of the 2012 Women of the Year Awards will be honored at the annual Women of the Year Award Breakfast Saturday, March 10^th at the Shaw’s Center, Brockton.
Tickets are just $20 and are available at Brockton branches of Rockland Trust or through members of the Women's Commission.
This year's speaker is Marianne Leone-Cooper, author of "Knowing Jesse", an honest, humorous and surprisingly funny story about Leone-Cooper's son Jesse, who suffered with cerebal palsy.
Leone-Cooper is an actress who appeared in The Sopranos, a screenwriter, and an essayist published in The Boston Globe.
She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, actor Chris Cooper, and two rescue dogs.
The Jesse Cooper Foundation funds inclusion and adapted sports for children with special needs, and supports disabled orphans in Romania.

Jan. 23--New Hours For Fuller Craft Museum

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Brockton—Brockton’s Fuller Craft Museum will soon begin a project that will expand the popular museum’s ability to offer programs and exhibits, however, the project will limit the museum’s hours until late spring when construction is expected to be complete.  
The changes are expected to minimize any inconvenience to members and the general public.
Starting January 23, the museum will be open:
Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free admission will be Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. instead of Wednesdays.
Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During construction, the café will be unavailable.
This project will add new collections, storage space, curatorial offices, and a new auditorium--along with other improvements which will allow the museum to offer exciting exhibits in the future and build momentum for a strong future as one of the nation's premiere destinations for contemporary crafts.
(Photo courtesy Fuller Craft Museum)

Borderland Hosts Winter Greens Hike Saturday

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NORTH EASTON--Rangers and staff at Borderland State Park will host a Winter Greens Hike, Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Join DCR staff for a fun and frosty trek exploring the park's winter trees, shrubs, and groundcover--if they’re not covered by snow and so far it looks like it won't be.
Participants will hike through the forest, near wetlands, and along a field to learn about winter greens.
Weather and ground conditions will determine the route.
Meet at the Visitor Center for this hike.
The tour is geared for adults and children 8+.
Participants must dress for the weather and wear sturdy winter footwear.
Rain, snow, or icy trails will cancel.
Call 508-866-2580 x162 for more information and for weather cancellation.
Program is free.
There is a parking fee of $2.00 per car.
For park information and directions,visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/borderland/.

MetroSouth Cuba Info Meeting, Jan. 31

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BROCKTON--The Metro South Chamber of Commerce, with Chamber Explorations will host an information meeting to talk about the chamber's upcoming trip to Cuba, a country that until recently has been all but closed to American travel.
information session on Tuesday, January 31 at 6pm at the West Bridgewater Public Library, 80 Howard St., W. Bridgewater.
The chamber has been issued a specific license by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control, which authorizes registered guests of the program to visit Cuba legally.
Metro South Chamber will offer a 9-day trip to Cuba on May 3. The trip, departing from Miami, is priced at $3,399.
For more information call, at 508-586-0500 x 222.

Brockton Library Holds "Name The Hawk" Contest

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BROCKTON--Brockton Public Library is holding a "Name The Hawk" contest for residents, patrons, officials and all other members of the public to help give the visiting hawk a nickname.
New Director Elizabeth Marcus Wolfe said the hawk has been spotted countless times over the last few months visiting the surrounding area and especially roasting in a tree at the rear of the libray's parking lot on White Avenue.
Wolfe said she can often see the red-tailed hawk from the second-floor window of her office and patrons and employees are enjoying looking for its visits.
Anyone who has an idea for the hawk's name can fill out a suggestion form at the main circulation desk or children's department desk, or email Sandy Reed at sreed@cobma.us. The library will pick a winner on Tuesday, Jan. 17 after Martin Luther King Day.
(Photo courtesy Brockton Public Library)

Massasoit Celebrates MLK Monday

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BROCKTON--Massasoit Community College will hold its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Monday, January 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Buckley Performing Arts Center on the Brockton campus.
Admission is free and all are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
The guest speaker will be James M. Barrows, (pictured) associate director of community relations for Harvard University and member of the Massasoit Board of Trustees.
There will also be performances by the Mary E. Baker School Chorus and the Lyrical Ambition Magnificent Purity.
For more information call 508-588-9100 x1309.

Upcoming: White Ribbon Night Gala to Benefit Penelope's Place

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BROCKTON--Love Life Now Foundation for Penelope’s Place will host a White Ribbon Night Gala to benefit Brockton's Penelope Place Friday, Feb. 24 beginning at 7 p.m.
The event will be held at Boston's Phillips Old Colony House, the Windsor Room, 780 Morrissey Blvd.
Tickets are $40 with all proceeds benefitting Penelope's Place Domestic Violence Shelter in Brockton.
For tickets, please call 617-803-8357.
The White Ribbon Campaign was created by a handful of Canadian men in 1991 on the second anniversary of one man's massacre of 14 women in Montreal.
The campaign began as a way to urge men to speak out against violence against women. This gala will be an avenue to educate men about the ways they can be part of the solution in ending the violence against women, spread awareness against domestic violence as well as raise funds to support Penelope's Place Domestic Violence Shelter-Health Imperatives in Brockton.
With male awareness at the forefront of the evening, we are excited to have the following:
- Jamarhl Crawford, Publisher and Editor of The Blackstonian serving as host of the evening;

- Bob Ward, Investigative Reporter and Anchor for Fox 25 News;

- Larry Ridley, 7News Sports Weekend Anchor and Reporter;

- Craig Norberg-Bohm, Men's Initiative for Jane Doe Inc.;

- Unisons Male Acapella Group, Northeastern University;

- Antonio Arrendel, Executive Director of Metanoia;

- Acting Out, Northeastern University.
Women, we look forward to you coming out with your significant other or friends for a night of enlightenment, hors d'oeuvres, dancing and much more. Please note there will be a cash bar.
Take a peek at 2011's Community & Statewide White Ribbon Day here:
https://www.facebook.com/lovelifenowfound and learn more about the White Ribbon Campaign here:
http://whiteribbonday.janedoe.org/international_campaign.html
To contact Penelope's Place, call 888-293-7273