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Chamber member Nancy Gentile of The Robbins Library is well-known for building strong connections to the business community. In 2007, the Chamber recognized her as town employee of the year. Nancy helped many members by conducting market research for them as well as pointing them to valuable resources to help them build their businesses, in person and via her business email newsletter. On March 26, Nancy will be leaving The Robbins to become Branch Librarian at the McAuliffe Branch Library in Saxonville. Her appointment was featured in The Middlesex News . If you would like to say goodbye, you can reach Nancy at ngentile@minlib.net.
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Upholstery on Broadway: Kevin Kennedy and Pamela Powell have a new shop in town, featuring Custom Upholstery, Classes, Slipcovers, Window Treatments, and Fine Fabrics. Sign up Now for New Spring Classes starting the week of March 20th. For further information go to www.upholsteryonbroadway.com. For estimates on upholstery work, send an email with a photo to: upholsteryonbroadway@yahoo.com.
CHAMBER MEMBER EVENTS
What: Water and You at EcoFest
When: Sat. March 26, 10am-2pm
Where: Arlington Town Hall Auditorium
This year's theme is "How You Affect the Water that Affects You." Meet with local and state committees on water concerns including water quality, conservation, and flooding issues. Bill Reed with speak on "Regenerative Design, Healing Ecosystems and the Human Spirit." Environmental vendors will be on hand and discounts on composters and rain barrels will be offered. For additional event information please visit arlingtonma.gov/ecofest.
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What: 18th Annual Spring Auction for
Germaine Lawrence
When: Sunday, April 3, 2011, 5:30-9:00 pm
Where: Boston Marriott Newton Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA
Please join us for a fun and festive evening featuring both silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the event directly help our girls rebuild their lives. More information HERE
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What: Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens
When: Fri. March 18 to Sun March 20, from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Sunrise of Arlington, 1395 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington Heights
Sunrise of Arlington will host a Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens during the weekend of March 19-20. Visitors will be offered tours of the entire community, have the opportunity to speak with residents and see model apartments, and will be able to learn more about our Assisted Living and Memory Care options. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Ellen Taintor, Director of Community Relations at (781) 640-0573 or via email
(ArlingtonMA.DCR2@sunriseseniorliving.com).
For more details and a special offer, please visit
http://www.SunriseSeniorLiving.com/SpringTour
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What: The Arlington Home Show
When: Sat. March 19th, 12 - 4 PM
Where: Arlington Town Hall
Free admission (Donations to the Arlington Food Pantry are welcome) This is the second annual Arlington Home Show sponsored by RE/MAX Leading Edge. As real estate professionals, we believe a strong business community makes a town a desirable place to live. We have invited all local companies to exhibit and measuring from last year's success, and the number of returning companies we believe we are helping support those local companies.
For more information contact Mary Ann O'Callaghan 781-983-0135 or maryannoc@comcast.net
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What: ACT's 20TH ANNIVERSARY: An Evening of Dinner, Performance and Auction!
When: Sat. March 19, 2011 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: The Fairways at Woburn Country Club
The excitement is building as Arlington Children's Theatre celebrates their 20th Anniversary on Saturday March 19th. Tickets are selling fast, so don't delay, get yours today! Visit our website at www.actbackstagepass.com to purchase tickets, preview a selection of live and silent auction items, and find out more about the event. Ticket Price: $40/person (includes dinner, performances, live & silent auctions)
