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Thursday August 12, 2010
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Tuesday December 21, 2010
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Old Colony Y-Youth Basketball League
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Contact: Louise Donovan 508-587-4242 LDonovan@oldcolonyymca.org
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The Old Colony Y-Youth Branch, 465 Main St. Brockton is accepting registration for our Youth Basketball League. The league is open to boys and girls in Grades K-8. Emphasis is on players having fun, learning basketball skills, team work, and enhancing their personal development. The YBL continues to be one of the most popular Youth Sports Programs in the Brockton area. We place the emphasis on building positive values through the sport and incorporate“athletes first, winning second”.
Teams will participate in a 10-week season where everyone plays every game. Practices begin the week of Nov. 22 and meet once a week. Games are played on Saturday. The first game of the season begins December 11. Team shirt, banquet and awards ceremony are included in the price for this program.
Registration for Grades K-2 is on Nov. 10; Grades 3-5 on Nov. 12 and Grades 6-8 on Nov. 13. All registration is at 6:15 pm at the Old Colony YMCA Youth Branch,465 Main Street, Brockton. Sign up now - space is limited! Stop by the Old Colony Y – Youth Branch for a brochure or visit us online at www.oldcolonyymca.org.
Men and women are needed as coaches, officials and timekeepers. If you can volunteer a few hours each week to help support this exceptional program, please call Louise at 508-587-4242, Ext. 17.
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Friday August 27, 2010
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Tuesday September 14, 2010
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YMCA STORM SWIM TEAM
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Contact: Louise Donovan 508-587-4242 LDonovan@oldcolonyymca.org
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The Old Colony YMCA Swim Team would like to invite you to an informational meeting for the 2010-2011 Swim Season. The program is designed to challenge the minds and bodies of its athletes, while developing their spirit. Athletes will be challenged and will gain experience for success in their lives. The goal of the Old Colony YMCA coaching staff is to develop proper techniques in all aspects of competitive swimming for each swimmer. Swimmers will constantly be challenged for continual improvement in these aspects. Coaching and practices will reflect this attitude. The Old Colony YMCA swim team will strive to teach, train and motivate swimmers of all ages to achieve their potential in competitive swimming and create an experience that will prove valuable to them throughout life. So please come join us to meet the coaches and learn about the Upcoming Storm Swim Season. Informational meetings will take place at the following locations:
Stoughton Y – Friday, September 10th at 6 p.m
Brockton Youth Branch – Saturday, September 11th at 11 am
Middleboro Y – Monday, September 13th at 7 p.m.
Call 508-587-4242 for more information.
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Monday September 6, 2010
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Saturday October 23, 2010
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Old Colony YMCA-Fall I Session
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Contact: Louise Donovan 508-587-4242 LDonovan@oldcolonyymca.org
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The Old Colony Y-Youth Branch at 465 Main St. Brockton, invites you to register your child/children to participate in our Fall I Session – September 5-October 23 offering many exciting and fun enrichment programs. Members can take advantage of early online register starting August 15 or walk in on August 16. Non-members can register online starting August 22 or walk in on August 23. Financial Assistance available for membership and programs.
Swimming Lessons (ages 6 months –adults) Private Lessons for youth and adults, Adult Lap, Senior Swim and Exercise (60 +), Family Swim, Birthday Pool Parties and Pool Rental are also available.
Karate (ages 6-12) develops character, integrity, self-discipline and respect for others. This program focuses on kicking techniques, self defense and physical fitness. New participants will receive a complimentary t-shirt.
Indoor Sports Soccer (ages 4-6) aimed at developing soccer skills and building stamina. This program teaches sportsmanship, team work, cooperation, ball handling and learning the rules of the game. Having fun is a key part of this sport!
Lil Sport Kickball (ages 4-6) Learn to play the fun game of kickball in our gym. Kicking and running is the key to this sport. Great exercise and fun for little ones.
Scrimmage Basketball Games (ages 8-12) Come play scrimmage games each week and stay on top of your game! Teams will be picked weekly giving players a chance to play with everyone.,
Youth Basketball League (grades K-8)
This league continues to grow each year. It is one of the most popular youth sports programs in the Brockton area. Season consists of weekly practices and a 10 game schedule. Game shirts are provided and a banquet and award ceremony is held at the end of season. Sign Up Now!
Halloween at the YMCA Youth Branch is sure to excite, fright and make you laugh! A must attend favorite of both kids and parents. Come join us and be part of this fun and safe evening for the whole family. Walk down the “spooky” rooms and halls, jump around in our moonwalk, have your face painted, and more.
Old Colony Y Storm Swim Team (boys/girls ages 6-17) This is a competitive swim program building a strong foundation of self-confidence, commitment and goal setting. If your child would thrive on some competition in the pool then this is the program for them.
School Age Child Care Programs (ages 5-14) provide care for children in a safe setting with opportunities for mental, physical, social, and emotional development. We strive to support the child’s self-esteem and self-confidence. Your child can express his/her individual talents in arts, sports and other areas of interest. We offer income eligible slots for families who qualify, we except vouchers and private rates as well.
Fitness Center For Adults and Youth (9-14) offers a way to stay active and healthy while utilizing our cardiovascular fitness and strength training equipment. Membership is required.
For your convenience, registrations by phone are accepted with a Master or Visa Card. For more information visit us on online at www.oldcolonyymca.org., call 508-587-4242 or stop by at the Old Colony Y-Youth Branch, 465 Main Street, Brockton.
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Monday September 6, 2010
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11:00 AM
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6:00 PM
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Labor Day Picnic
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Contact: Marni Dunton 508-583-5834 mdunton@sjmbrockton.org
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Come join the fun at St. Joseph Manor’s Labor Day Picnic-UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT- on Monday, September 6, 2010, on the grounds of the Lady of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher Street, Brockton, MA from 11:00am-6:00pm. Come experience traditional Lithuanian and American foods, live bands, antique car display, games of chance, kids games including: Moonwalk, Radar Speed Pitch, 9-Hole Mini Golf Course and more! If you would like more information, interested in volunteer opportunities, or acquiring vendor space, please contact John Drusinskas, Chairman, Labor Day Event Committee at 508-583-5834 ext. 3037 or at johnd27@verizon.net
St. Joseph Manor Labor Day Picnic
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Saturday September 11, 2010
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9:30 AM
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2:00 PM
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John Walsh FREE Child Safety Day
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Contact: Ed Kardon 888-845-3133 Louise@dna-lifeprint.com
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Please join us for a FREE Child Safety Day generously donated by NISSAN24 ON SEPT 11 AT 1016 BELMONT ST., BROCKTON-MA 02301
The John Walsh (host of America’s Most Wanted), FREE Child Safety Event will equip parents with the vital tools, FREE FBI Certified Biometric Fingerprints, FREE Digital Photograph, FREE Child Safety Journal and FREE DNA Identification Kit to safeguard your children.
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Saturday September 11, 2010
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Saturday October 30, 2010
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Kids Road Races
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Contact: Dave Gorman 508 588 3148 irishdaveg@aol.com
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Kids Road Races sponsored by Franks, New Balance and Plymouth County D.A. Office Begin Sept 11. The races are for eight weeks, ending Oct. 30. The races are 2.2 miles, held at D.W. Field Park Brockton. Registration 9:30-9:45, ages 4 to 14. The cost is one dollar per race. For more information go to our website, www.kidsroadraces.org or call Dave Gorman 508 588 3148.
kidsroadraces.org
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Saturday September 11, 2010
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11:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Good Samaritan Country Fair and Chicken BBQ
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Contact: Jennifer Kovalich 508-427-3254 Jennifer.Kovalich@caritaschristi.org
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Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking craft vendors for its 21st annual Country Fair & Chicken Barbecue Craft Fair.
The event will be held on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 N. Pearl St.
The participation fee for craft vendors will be $35 for one space and $60 for two spaces.
Vendor set up will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All vendors will be provided with a 10x10 outdoor space.
For more information or if you have questions, please call Amanda Voysey at 508-427-3214.
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Thursday September 16, 2010
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
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Contact: Jennifer Kovalich 508-427-3254 Jennifer.Kovalich@caritaschristi.org
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Good Samaritan Medical Center and the American Cancer Society will offer a program on "Nutrition During Cancer Treatment" from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center.
Facilitator Peggy Pochay, RD, will offer tips on good eating during treatment and the importance of good nutrition for cancer patients.
The Radiation Oncology Center is located at 818 Oak St., on the main campus of Good Samaritan. Call 508-427-2900 to register.
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5:00 PM
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6:30 PM
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Free Prostate Cancer Screening
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Contact: Jennifer Kovalich 508-427-3254 Jennifer.Kovalich@caritaschristi.org
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Good Samaritan Medical Center will partner with the Brockton Urology Clinic to offer a free prostate cancer screening.
All men over 50 and men over 40, if African American or have a family history of prostate cancer, should be tested. The lab work and exam are free and take less than 20 minutes.
Call 1-800-488-5959 x27 for an appointment.
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Sunday October 17, 2010
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7:00 PM
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Bruce Feiler at Temple Beth Emunah
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Contact: Deb Kirsch 508-583-5810 tbeadmin@verizon.net
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Bruce Feiler best-selling author of Walking the Bible, and The Council of Dads: My Daughters, My Illness, and the Men Who Could Be Me, will be the guest lecturer at Temple Beth Emunah’s Burton Schair Memorial Lecture on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
Sponsor tickets ($50.00) include a private reception with the author at 6:00 PM, priority seating for the lecture, as well as a dessert reception and book signing following the event.
General admission ($5.00) includes the dessert reception and book signing.
Reservations may be made on line at www.templebethemunah.org/lecture.html, or by calling the Temple office at 508-583-5810. There is a small surcharge for credit card reservations.
Mr. Feiler is an award-winning journalist, and the writer-presenter of the PBS miniseries Walking the Bible. He has traveled to over 60 countries, five continents, immersing himself in different cultures. The result is numerous acclaimed books that take readers along his fascinating adventures and bring other worlds vividly to life.
A graduate of Yale, Bruce Feiler holds a master’s degree in international relations from Cambridge. Feiler has written for the New York Times and Washington Post. He is also a regular contributor to NPR’s All Things Considered and CNN.
Speakers for this lecture are chosen for their wisdom, compassion, and for the unique perspective that they offer. These criteria have been established because they were the singular qualities that defined Burton Shair’s life.
Templebethemunah.org
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Thursday October 28, 2010
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2:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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Help Save A Life
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Contact: Deb Kirsch 508-583-5810 tbeadmin@verizon.net
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Brockton: Help Save A Life by donating your Blood and/or have your mouth swabbed. The Brotherhood of Temple Beth Emunah is sponsoring Bob Shrago Memorial Red Cross Blood Drive along with the Caitlin Raymond International Registry (CRIR) DNA screening to become A Registered Marrow or Stem Cell Donor on Thursday, October 28 from 2 to 8 PM. Please call 508-593-5810 or http://www.templebethemunah.org for more information.
Visit www.redcrossblood.org/ to reserve a time for Blood donation information. Visit www.crir.org/ for more information on the Caitlin Raymond International Registry.
Templebethemunah.org
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Sunday November 7, 2010
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10:00 AM
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BROCKTON TRAIN SHOW
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Contact: Deb Kirsch 508-583-5810 tbeadmin@verizon.net
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The Cape Cod Model Railroad and the South Shore Hi-Rail Clubs will operate large scale model railroad layouts.
Templebethemunah.org
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