Second Annual Polar Plunge is coming... 11-Dec-2010
12/11/10... Countdown to Second Annual Polar Plunge
November 10, 2010 - WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the scheduling of the Second Annual Polar Plunge, to be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Chauncy.
The Polar Plunge is presented by In Your Shoes, a nonprofit giving circle based in Westborough. The Inaugural Polar Plunge, held Dec. 5, 2009, raised more than $10,000, with half of the monies being split between the Westborough Food Pantry and the Westborough Fuel Assistance Fund.
Debi Ledoux and Terry Gavin, co-presidents of In Your Shoes were thrilled with the enthusiasm of the Selectmen, which was based on last year's successful event, including the Westborough Marching Band, a bonfire, concessions for sale, and of course, the big plunge.
"Last year's Polar Plunge totally exceeded our expectations," Ledoux said. "We thought if we were lucky we might raise $3,000. Raising $5,000 wasn't even discussed. And $10,000? Raising that much just completely blew us away."
Gavin said she has been stopped many times throughout town by residents wondering if In Your Shoes was going to continue the fundraiser.
"People are very excited about it," Gavin said. "People have been asking for months when this year's Polar Plunge will be held. It's quickly turned into a huge community event."
The format of the Polar Plunge is a simple one. People interested in taking the plunge are asked to raise a minimum of $100 in pledges from friends, family and community members who want to see them plunge into Lake Chauncy on a cold December day.
Last year former Selectman George Barrette won the Gold Plunger Award, presented annually to the individual who raises the most money through pledges. Barrette's donations included $250 from the Westborough Patrolmen's Association (WPA) because he accepted the WPA's challenge and took the plunge in a Speedo.
Ledoux said the actual Polar Plunge will be held from 2-4 p.m., with setup from noon-2 p.m., and cleanup from 4-5 p.m. Last year, despite frigid temperatures and sleet and freezing rain falling, the Polar Plunge drew quite a crowd.
"A lot of people came out," Ledoux said. "We had a bonfire and the Westborough Marching Band was there, too. We want this to be a fun family event for everyone in the whole community."
Ledoux said this year all the money raised will be split between In Your Shoes (50 percent of the total raised), the Westborough Food Pantry (25 percent) and the Westborough Youth & Family Services (25 percent).
If you would like to participate, sponsor a plunger or volunteer on Polar Plunge day, please get your form from www.inyourshoeswestborough.com or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Judy DiOrio at judydiorio@yahoo.com.
Local Church "Cancels" Sunday Morning Service to Serve Greater MetroWest
-- Church-wide event will incorporate 20 local service projects on November 21 --
WESTBOROUGH, MA – On Sunday, November 21, Chapel of the Cross is planning a unique twist on its morning “service.” As part of a church-wide event, attendees of all ages will participate in 20 service projects geared to help people in practical ways across the MetroWest region. “Chapel Cares Sunday” will then be capped off with a celebration and worship evening service held at the church at 6 PM. The day’s events are open to all who want to participate.
Serve
With a goal toward serving others while celebrating what God has done in the lives of the church body, Chapel of the Cross started an ongoing program in 2009 called “Chapel Cares.” Each month encourages church participation in a different project focused on service. Past Chapel Cares projects have included everything from clothing and food drives to lending a hand in local community gardens.
The Chapel Cares Sunday 2010 service projects will range from helping local municipalities to serving the aging, disabled, and those within the church who are in need. If you’re interested in participating in the November 21 service project with us, please contact David Pranga at dpranga@chapelofthecross.com for more information.
Celebrate
We invite you to us in worship as we celebrate Chapel Cares Sunday during the special 6 p.m. service. Come and be part of a landmark day in the life of our church as hundreds of people join together to make an impact in our region with the compassion and hope of Jesus.
“We have committed as a church body to meeting people with God’s transforming love.” said Andy Needham, Director of Student Ministries at Chapel of the Cross. “People in our church serve in a number of individual ways, but we really wanted to come together as a group, build on the momentum of the Chapel Cares event we held in 2009, and be even more intentional about serving our greater community this year.”
Chapel of the Cross is located at 160 Flanders Road, Westborough, MA, 01581. Regular worship service hours are at 9 and 10:45 a.m. For more information visit www.chapelofthecross.com or our Facebook page.
Free seasonal flu clinic - Dec 7, 2010
The Westborough Board of Health will be holding a free seasonal flu clinic on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Westborough Senior Center, 6 Rogers Road.
The clinic is for any Westborough resident or employee. Children 6 months of age and older are also eligible for a flu shot.
Please remember to wear short sleeves.
Residents 65 and over are reminded to bring their insurance cards.
[from the town web site, accessed 18-Nov-2010 --webmaster]
Major water main break off Flanders road
This is a message from the Westborough DPW:
There is major water main break off Flanders Road.
The entire town of Westborough may experience dirty water for the next 24 hours.
The water main break should be repaired within 6 hours.
[Message received on our phone on Tuesday, 16 November 2010 at 6:12 PM via (we're guessing) reverse 911 -- webmaster]
Robinson Music, Inc. to hold Holiday Open house on November 20th 2010.
Robinson Music, Inc. to hold Holiday Open house on November 20th 2010.
Nov. 9th – WESTBOROUGH, MA – It’s that time of year when parents start looking for that perfect gift for their son or daughter or that special person who hasn’t found the time to play their dream instrument. On Saturday, November, 20, 2010 from 12- 4pm Robinson Music, Inc. will be holding an open house for anyone interested in Guitar and Piano Lessons! This includes all ages, all levels and all styles of music!
This event will be a great opportunity for children and their parents to hear, touch and try the Guitar or Piano with the assistance of our professional instructors - the perfect chance to explore the possibilities for those who’ve been thinking about playing these two instruments but haven’t quite decided which one.
Students who have decided to play the guitar or piano and want to get a head start on learning how to play it will receive discounts on their first guitar or Keyboard as well as a month of FREE LESSONS!
In addition, demos, sample classes and informational flyers will provide details about programs offered in the Louis J. Vella Lesson Center. Particularly of interest will be our children’s programs, which currently include Kids On Keys by Karen Amlaw Studio #5 (piano classes for 4-7 year olds) and Guitar for Kids for ages 7 to 12.
Our Piano and Guitar instructors will be playing throughout the day in our Retail Center so you can hear first hand instruments sound by a Professional Musician.
To find out more about the Holiday Open House!
Christopher Vella Store Manager
Robinson Music Inc.
Phone: (508) 366-7007 (ext. 15) / fax: (508) 366-9408
chrisvella@robinsonmusicinc.com
www.robinsonmusicinc.com
- Love books and our library? Big sale by Friends of the Westborough Public Library
- 40th Annual Westborough Community Thanksgiving Dinner - 2010
- Vote Today - State Elections 2010
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