Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Help showcase people who are doing great things in your community with our new feature, Count Us In.
Your neighbor who volunteers at the library, your child’s bus driver, and the Little League coach in your community may not seem to have much in common at first glance. But Patch’s new initiative, Count Us In, aspires to bring together all Good Samaritans by highlighting residents who are exemplary at making your community a more positive place. Partnering with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC), Count Us In aims to illustrate HPHC's values. They believe that “amazing things happen when people work together” and that is why we want to share stories about just that. If you know someone who exemplifies being a good neighbor, volunteer or teacher—or someone who has simply helped the community in an inspiring way—please tell us about it in …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Fourth annual day of service will begin at 8 a.m. Columbus Day.
How can you make a real difference in Belmont, and still have lots of fun? Hundreds of Belmont residents, of all ages, will join together on Monday, October 8 (Columbus Day) for the 4 th annual Belmont Serves day of community service. “Belmont is community that values service to others. With a wide variety of projects for all ages and skill levels, Belmont Serves is both a festive occasion and the largest town-wide service event of the year”, stated John Robotham of the Belmont Religious Council, the sponsors of Belmont Serves. All are invited to gather at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall (corner of Common and School Streets) at 8:15 am to register, have a light breakfast, and select a project. After a brief orientation, projects teams begin their…
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
John Dean came to design a playground and left with a community ready to extend a legacy.
John Dean strides into the classroom filled with pupils from two first-grade classes at the Winn Brook Elementary School. His thinning grey-ish hair covered by a beat-up black beret, Dean – wearing a stone-washed work shirt, khakis and running shoes – takes a seat in a chair two-sizes too small for him and looks out over 50 eager yet apprehensive faces. "Good morning. My name is John and I'm a designer. Do you know what a designer does?" said Dean, infectious in tone and manner – you'll soon find his arm around your shoulder if you spend more than a few minutes with him – that lowers his audience's inhibitions and raises their participation. "Am I here to design a shirt?" "No." "Am I here to design a shoe?" "No!" "Am I here to design a …
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