Family Skate Night for the Troops!

April 27, 2010 by Mike Cooper

Pack 502 is planning a family skate night on Friday, April 30th from 6:30-8:30pm at the O'Brien Rink.

The pack will be collecting items to send to the troops.  Last year they sent off 22 care packages.

O'Brien Rink is located at 55 Locust St, in Woburn.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Earth Day Celebration at the Woburn Mall

April 20, 2010 by Mike Cooper

Woburn’s 2010 Earth Day Event will take place at Center Court at Woburn Mall on Saturday, April 24th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free prizes will be raffled. There are over two dozen exhibitors participating. Photo: Theresa Murphy, City of Woburn Conservation Administrator (left) and Duane P. Cleak, Vice Chairman (right) at 2009 Earth Day event.

A Taste of Spring is quickly approaching - get your tickets today!

April 20, 2010 by jburns

One of Woburn's most beloved events, "A Taste of Spring" is coming back for it's 13th year! NuPath's (formerly known as CMARC) fundraiser will be held this year on April 28th from 5:30 to 8:00 at the Holiday Inn Select in Woburn.

This year's event is the biggest ever -- with 25 participating food purveyors and an outstanding array of Silent Auction items such as Red Sox tickets, Theatre tickets, Artwork, and much more.

Flood Damage Meeting at City Hall Thursday

April 14, 2010 by Mike Cooper

Mayor Galvin and Congressman Edward Markey have arranged a meeting at Woburn City Hall in the City Council Chambers on Thursday, April 15th, from 7pm to 9pm to address recent flood damages.

The Mayor, some members of Markey's staff, and officials from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on hand to talk about government assistance programs that are available to people in Woburn and the surrounding areas.

The Woburn Guild of Artists Launches its New Website

April 13, 2010 by Mike Cooper

The Woburn Guild of Artists has launched its new website!  You can access it here.

Here is an excerpt from their website:

The purpose of the Guild is to promote an interest in the arts, to bring out the talent within it's members and the community, and to be recognized as a cultural group to whom the city of Woburn can point to with pride. Membership is open throughout the year to anyone interested in the arts and related fields. Students, professionals, and Sunday painters have always been welcome.

Spring Plant Sale to Benefit Middlesex Conservation District

April 13, 2010 by Mike Cooper

The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale on April 23 (3-6 pm) and April 24 (8am - noon) at the 4H Fairgrounds, 51 South Chelmsford Rd, Westford, MA. All items may be ordered in advance through March 31, or you may simply come and shop at the sale.

Items include tree and shrub seedlings, perennials, fruits, groundcovers and garden supplies (rain barrels, compost bins, cow manure, etc). They specialize in native plants and starter sizes.

Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA with Hot Air Balloon Rides!

April 12, 2010 by Mike Cooper

YMCAs all across the country are celebrating Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA on Saturday April 17th, from 4-6pm. 

ReMax Leading Edge and Carol McDonald are bringing their hot air balloon for balloon rides!  Hot Air Balloon Rides will cost $5 and the proceeds will help fund scholarships for YMCA Summer Camp.