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Church of the Advent

Tennis Round Robin, September 11th

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Fundraising Event

Event Date: 9/11/2010

Event Time: 7:00PM to 9:00PM -- Event Location: Wimbledon 109 Tennis Club, Walpole

Saturday, September 11, 7-9 pm, Church of the Advent is hosting a Tennis Round Robin at Wimbledon 109, Walpole, to benefit Mountain Top Ministries and The Red Thread Promise in Haiti, helping to meet the educational, nutritional and medical needs of Haiti's most vulnerable children. Their regional communities are placed in the most remote areas where the need is greatest. The programs are designed to minimize obstacles for children's participation and to make the content of education relevant to the realities of their lives. Nearly 1500 children are enrolled in the schools. In addition, Mountain Top Ministries provides healthcare programs, medical clinics, surgeries, and through their pharmacy, dispenses badly needed medications and vitamins.

To reserve your tennis spot, send a check in the amount of $25 per person payable to Church of the Advent, memo "Tennis", 28 Pleasant Street, Medfield 02052.

$10 general admission will be available at the door, but tennis players must pre-register. Join us for an enjoyable evening of socializing, refreshments (BYOB) and tennis.

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Girl Scouts

Hike Sawmill Brook Conservation Area, September 26, October 2, and October 17

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Event

Event Date: 9/26/2010

Event Time: September 26, October 2, and October 17. Two hikes, 10am and 1pm. to -- Event Location: Sawmill Brook Conservation

For her Gold Award, Erin Robartes, a Medfield Girl Scout and MHS senior, is working on a project that focuses on Sawmill Brook Conservation Area. This property was purchased by the town of Medfield in 2008. As part of her Gold Award she is working to bring awareness to this area, a fantastic place for hiking, sking, or just exploring nature in our town. On September 26, October 2, and October 17 Erin will be leading hikes through the existing and newly created trails in the area. On each of the three dates in September and October, there will be two hikes, at 10:00AM and 1:00PM. If you are interested in discovering a great spot in Medfield please email emrobartes@gmail.com to let her know.

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Medfield Angels

Medfield Angels

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Volunteer Opportunity

"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." ~Anonymous

Medfield Angels-Neighbor Brigade is a community-based network of volunteers. Our mission is to provide care and comfort to Medfield families during times of temporary crisis and to support other volunteer organizations in Medfield.

Having volunteers preparing and delivering meals, going to the store or running errands, driving to and from medical appointments, taking care of a family pet or offering a simple act of kindness can be worth more than words can say.

There is a spontaneous spirit within each of us that is motivated to help another, to give and to receive, and to make an impact on someone's life. Volunteers can give as little or as much time as they have available. There is no pressure or obligation and there is no cost! As new needs arise, an email is automatically sent to all Angels and those who are able to participate can do so within the confines of their own schedules.

There are currently over 380 Angels and we have supported more than 10 Medfield families since our start up this spring. This is such a reflection of this special community.
If you would like to join this volunteer network, go to

www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/623485/login

When you or someone you know needs assistance from a Medfield Angel contact the coordinators and let us know about your needs. Requests can be confidential.

Kathleen Cahill 508-359-7138, Kathleenhome@comcast.net.
Laurie Nealon 508-359-9876, ljnealon@aol.com

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Other Community Group

Golf Benefit for William Johnson and FSMA, October 1st

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Fundraising Event

Event Date: 10/1/2010

Event Time: to -- Event Location: New England Country Club, Bellingham

Get ready for the 4th annual Fall Classic FSMA Charity Golf Tournament in honor of William Johnson coming up on Friday, October 1st at the beautiful N.E. Country Club in Bellingham, MA.

Wonder how you can help make this a success for William and SMA?:

Sign up to golf - as an individual or as a foursome - great way to have some charitable fun with clients or friends - You can also just join us for the post golf dinner/auction (have your spouse meet up after your big win on the course)

Sponsor the event - businesses or individuals can make a tax deductible donation to FSMA to advertise in our event pamphlet and on the course

Donate a gem to our Live or Silent Auction - anything goes, services, gift certificates, new items, electronics, collectables, sport event tickets, weekend getaways

Spread the word - help us via your email address book or out on Facebook to spread the word of our event to all golf loving friends and anyone who might help us with our mission to cure William

All registration forms are found on Facebook at the Wishes for William page.

We appreciate your support and hope to have you out on the links with us onthe 1st.

Love and thanks - the Johnsons

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Other Community Group

Kingsbury Classic 5k and 1 mile Fun Run, September 11

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Fundraising Event

Event Date: 9/11/2010

Event Time: 9:00AM to 11:00AM -- Event Location: Kingsbury Club, Ice House Road

KINGSBURY CLASSIC: 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN. Saturday, September 11th at the Kingsbury Club Medfield. 9:00 a.m. Fun Run, 10:00 a.m. 5K. $20 Registration Fee before September 4th. USATF Certified Course mostly flat roads with some moderate hills. Fun Run Medals awarded. 5K Awards to top 3 Male and Female in multiple age categories. Join us for a fun day! Post race festivities include: Live Music, BBQ and Brew, Massage and Kids' Moon Bounce. To register or for more information visit www.kingsburyclubmedfield.com or call (508) 359-7800.

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Trustees of Reservations

National Grandparents Day at Rocky Woods, September 12th

Category: Family -- Subcategory: Event

Event Date: 9/12/2010

Event Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM -- Event Location: Rocky Woods, Hartford Street

Date/Time: September 12th from 1 to 3 pm
Location: Rocky Woods off Hartford St in Medfield

Celebrate National Grandparents Day Sunday by sharing your love of the outdoors with your children and grandchildren. Every generation welcomed! We'll begin with a book reading followed by a stroll through the woods with a ranger. Then enjoy a snack while listening to folksinger and storyteller Tim Van Egmond! End the day by making a craft to bring home or give to a loved one. Jogging strollers welcome!

FREE event. Preregistration helpful but not required 508-785-0339 charlesrivervalley@ttor.org
Event held rain or shine (covered picnic shelter available)


Susan Ekstrom
Ranger and Educator

The Trustees of Reservations
37 Powisset St
Dover MA 02030
(508) 785-0339

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Vine Lake Preservation Trust

Artists Reception For "Portals, Public Art Exhibit", at Vine Lake Cemetery, September 12th

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Event

Event Date: 9/12/2010

Event Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM -- Event Location: Vine Lake Cemetery

A temporary outdoor public art exhibition called Portals has opened in the New Section of Medfield's historic Vine Lake Cemetery founded in 1651. Plan to attend the Artists' Reception this Sunday, September 12th (rain date September 26th) from 3 to 5pm at the Cemetery. A guided tour starts at 3:30. Admission is free.

Large scale work is featured by five artists: Jim Coates, Danielle Krcmar, Andrea Thompson, Bevan Weissman, and Leslie Wilcox. Portals conveys tangible or symbolic entrance to new life and each artist has created imaginative new work, specific to the site and theme, from stone, ceramic, stainless steel screen, and wood.

The exhibition is free and open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. Please enter at 625 Main Street, and park along the roads beyond the lake.

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Vine Lake Preservation Trust

Portals: A temporary public art exhibition at Vine Lake Cemetery through October

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Exhibit

Event Date: 9/1/2010

Event Time: September 1, 2010 to October 29, 2010 -- Event Location: Vine Lake Cemetery

Vine Lake Cemetery
625 Main Street in Medfield, MA

September 1 - October 29, 2010
Hours: Dawn to dusk, free admission

Artist's Reception: Sunday, September 12, 3 - 5 pm with guided tour at 3:30 pm

Family Program: Sunday, October 24, 2:30 - 4 pm featuring storytelling for grades 1 - 4 by Kurt Jackson and scavenger hunt. Siblings and costumes welcome. Fee $5 per child, $10 maximum per family.

The Vine Lake Cemetery at 625 Main Street in Medfield hosts the temporary outdoor public art exhibition Portals featuring work by five artists: Jim Coates, Danielle Krcmar, Andrea Thompson, Bevan Weissman, and Leslie Wilcox. Portals conveys tangible or symbolic entrance to new life and each artist is creating imaginative new work specific to the site and theme out of sticks, stones, clay, steel screen, and wood.The exhibition is free and open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.

The art work is located near the lake, visible from the entrance on Main Street (Rte. 109). For more information visit www.VineLakePreservationTrust.org or call 508-242-9991.

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010

Zullo Gallery

Zullo Gears Up for Annual Common Art Festival, October 16

Category: Community -- Subcategory: Fundraising Event

Event Date: 10/16/2010

Event Time: 7:00PM to 11:00PM -- Event Location: Gazebo, Medfield Center

Save the date! On Saturday, October 16th from 7 - 11pm, the The Zullo Gallery Common Arts Festival will again take center stage on the grassy common behind Medfield's library and gazebo. The annual fundraising event, a.k.a. "the big party under the tent", promises another spectacular evening of art, music and fun. Wander up to Zullo's rooftop deck overlooking the town center, peruse a special art show and sale in the gallery, enjoy complimentary food and drink, grab a table under the gazebo and listen to the jazzy sounds under the tent.

Having fulfilled goals to renovate the interior and create the rooftop deck, the gallery now turns its attention to updating the small kitchen space. The goal is to get a small kitchen up and running so that the gallery can support itself and be open daily - and to create additional revenue by renting out the gallery for special events.

The $75 ticket donation can be purchased at the gallery, online at www.zullogallery.org.(by making a $75 donation with "art festival" in the comment area will reserve your ticket) or by calling 508-359-3711. All proceeds go to the not-for profit Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts. Meet under the stars and help enrich our communities with your support for the arts.

-- Posted by Bob Luttman of Medfield News Online on September 10, 2010