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Woburn Social Media Links

August 10, 2010 by David

Getting ready for Social Media training on Saturday, thought I'd do some rounding up of some I've found in Woburn that are active on social media.  Focusing initially on community organizations but would welcome suggestions for good examples of local businesses that are using social media effectively.

FACEBOOK
Boys & Girls Club
Woburn Public Library

Sign-up Now for Aug. 14 Social Media Training

July 28, 2010 by David

We're now taking official sign-ups for the first SCI Social Media Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 14.  The session will run from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Woburn, 60 Forest Rd.  We appreciate them sharing their wifi enabled meeting space with us for this training!

Tonight's Concert Postponed

July 23, 2010 by David

Due to the increasing likelihood of showers tonight (Friday 7/23) the Free Concert scheduled for tonight has been postponed.  Stay tuned for possible re-scheduling.  Next regularly scheduled concert is now Aug. 6.  Click here for the schedule.

Want to know more about Twitter? Do more with Facebook?

July 8, 2010 by David

If you've dabbled with social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn but would like know more about using them effectively, a pair of workshops we are planning could be for you.  We'd like people who may be interested in participating to complete a short survey to help us firm up plans for the training.  The current plan is to hold the 1st training the morning of Saturday, Aug. 14 (if that works for enough people), focusing on an overview of the major social media tools, and covering pros/cons and tips for each of them. 

Register for Kindergarten ASAP

June 11, 2010 by David

Just got back from Kindergarten orientation at the Clapp Goodyear this morning.  They asked for help in spreading the word that any Woburn families with children who are 5 or will turn 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2010, should register now for kindergarten in the fall.  

If you need to register, contact your local elementary school if you know it.  Links to the individual school websites can be found here on the official Woburn Public Schools website.

Woburn Water OK for Drinking

May 2, 2010 by David

You've probably heard by now of the big MWRA water leak that happened yesterday.  Initially the boil water order sounded like it included Woburn; Mayor Galvin also sent a phone message out yesterday urging residents to conserve water.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon

January 21, 2010 by David

Woburn residents and members of St. John’s Baptist Church enjoyed an inspirational Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon Monday at the Hilton Hotel.  Rev. Pearson of St. John’s opened by emphasizing the importance of cultivating a diverse network of friends as a first step to honoring Dr. King’s legacy.  Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin and Superintendent Mark Donovan were among the Woburn officials on hand to honor Dr. King’s legacy and the award recipients.  Elaine Dougherty received a Community Drum Major Award to recognize her work with the YMCA International Learning Center in Woburn.  MLK scholarships were presented to four graduating seniors.