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Community Events
Old Colony Hospice 12th Memorial Stepping Out for Old Colony Hospice Walk Irish Cultural Centre, Canton Sunday, April 25, 2010 More than 1,500 friends of Old Colony Hospice will set out on either a 2-mile or a 4-mile loop at the Irish Cultural Centre campus to honor the memory of a loved one or a friend. Walk as an individual or part of a team. The walk is held rain or shine. The goal is $100,000. To pre-register online, visit www.oldcolonyhospice.org.
A “Moo-ving” New Musical Comes to Easton this Spring March 21, 2010 1:00 pm Oliver Ames High School Auditorium sponsored by the Easton YMCA This one-hour musical is based on the popular Caldecott Award-winning book by Doreen Cronin, and is recommended for audiences age 4 and up. All proceeds from the event will provide financial assistance for Easton families and children in need through the Y’s “Strong Kids Campaign.” The Easton YMCA is committed to the development of a strong spirit, mind and body, to enrich the quality of life for all in our communities. Funds raised through the “Strong Kids Campaign” provide financial assistance for memberships, childcare, recreation programs and camp for youth in Easton, Massachusetts. This show is supported by the Easton Cultural Council. Tickets are on sale now by phone or in person at the Easton YMCA. 508.238-9758 $15 orchestra, $10 mezzanine. National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) NFTE New England PO Box 57340 Babson Park, MA 02457 NFTE provides entrepreneurship education programs to young people in low-income communities. The New England Division will reach over 1,000 youths this year through programs in high schools and community based organizations. NFTE is currently looking for volunteers to serve a variety of roles. Guest Speakers are needed to speak about entrepreneurship and/or business related topics. Business Plan Coaches are needed to work one-on-one with students while they are writing their business plans. Business Plan Competition Judges are needed to evaluate and judge student business plans at the completion of the program. A program is currently being offered at Southeastern Regional High School. For more information, please contact Laura Scarlett at 781-239-5863 or laura.scarlett@nfte.com. High School Financial Literacy (HiFi) Program The Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation, in partnership with the Department of Education, launched the HiFi program to provide students with the tools they need to take control of their financial future. Since its inception in 2005, HiFi has grown to include 298 high schools across the Commonwealth. The HiFi program offers free educator training seminars and materials, which are provided by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE). The NEFE curriculum is mapped to existing state educational requirements for Math, Science/Technology, English, Health, and Social Science. Teachers can receive professional development points (PDPs) for completing the HiFi training.
The HiFi educator training program is available to teachers, superintendents, administrators, guidance counselors, and business professionals, particularly those in the financial industry. Business professionals can partner with schools and teachers in their communities to teach all or part of the course, or serve as a guest speaker. To become part of this exciting program, please go to www.mass.gov/hifi to register online or get more information. We appreciate your support of this important program and look forward to including each city and town across the Commonwealth. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at nicole.sanders@state.ma.us or (617) 973-8735.
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