Action eUpdate for Week of November 2

Chamber Member/ Community
Events & Workshops

Wednesday, November 4: SOWMBA Affirmative Market Program -Connecting your Business to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts free workshop designed for businesses who are interested in learning how to do business with the State. At UMASS Dartmouth. Learn Where to find bidding opportunities, Bidding process for Statewide Contracts, Where to find ARRA - federal stimulus procurement & grant opportunities, Comm-PASS Overview, Marketing to public entities, How to become SOMWBA Certified, How the Affirmative Market Program supports SOMWBA Certified businesses. Visit www.mass.gov/osd.

November 5, 2009 - "Night on the Town" to benefit Old Colony Hospice @ Grand Ballroom, Granite Links, Quincy MA. Join us for our fall gala to benefit the patients and families in our care. Help us celebrate our 30th anniversary and honor a local community friend ~ HarborOne Credit Union ~ the first recipient of the Old Colony Hospice Humanitarian Award. This award is annually presented to an organization, individual or group that exhibits a deep-seated passion for improving the quality of life in the community through varied efforts but most particularly through leadership, philanthropy, promoting volunteerism and acting as a role model for others to emulate. To sponsor, attend or receive more information about this event, call Linda Werman at (781) 341-4147 x 204 or send e-mail to lwerman@oldcolonyhospice.com. Tickets are $125 per person.

Saturday, November 7: The Brockton Historical Society in collaboration with the Cape Verde Association, present Voyages from Cape Verde to Brockton and surrounding areas. 2-5pm at the Brockton Public Library Lingos Room. This is the first in an ongoing series to get to know, respect and appreciate our neighbors' talents and gifts. Dr. Aminah Pilgrim, historian and professor at UMass, Boston and current president of the Cape Verdean Association along with Dr. Joao Rosa, Professor at UMass, Dartmouth will present. There will also be songs, poetry, art and light refreshments. Tickets are $15, and $5 for BHS students with ID. Contact Ellie Wentworth at (508) 588-5174 or the Cape Verdean Association at 508-559-0056.

Tuesday, November 10: The Marge Levy Spirit of Hospice Award 2009 will be presented at the Annual Meeting event scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 at the Shaw's Center. The award is presented to someone who, through their outstanding involvement and dedication, has made a significant contribution of leadership, contributed to the achievement of organizational mission or service which has improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of our clients and their families, and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on or has brought distinction to Old Colony Hospice. For more information, visit www.oldcolonyhospice.org

Wendesday, November 11: On November 11th 2009 at 4:00 pm. the Joseph W. Martin Institute for Law and Society will welcome Pierta Rivoli who will discuss her latest book, The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy, An Economist Examines the Markets, Power, and Politics of World Trade. Pierta Rivoli will take us on a journey into her study of the cotton industry, discussing history and economics and the effects they have on the industry today. The Martin Institute is on the campus of Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, North Easton, MA.For more information, please go to http://www.stonehill.edu/mi_events.xml

Wednesday, November 11: Turkey Day at the Easton Country Club. Buy a frozen 15+ turkey and receive your round of golf for FREE. Donations to benefit Main Spring House and My Brother's Keeper. Grocery Store gift certificates will also be gratefully accepted. $15 earns 9 holes and $25 earns 18 holes. Call 508-238-2500 for tee times.

Wednesday, November 11: Brockton Lions Club Fundraising night at Texas Roadhouse, 4 pm-10:30 pm. Pick up a coupon from a Lions Club member and support eye research by eating at Texas Roadhouse, and they will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the fundraiser. Good at the Texas Roadhouse in Westgate Plaza, 124 Westgate Drive, Brockton. Call ahead for seating, 508-427-6244. To receive the coupon, email Carla at carlaganter@hotmail.com.

Thursday, November 12: November is National Alzheimer's Month.
Attend the free "Rediscover Your Reasons for Caregiving" Workshop In what is often a 24/7 situation, many caregivers are under a great deal of stress, don't get enough sleep and feel disheartened and powerless as the person they care for becomes less engaged in the present. Plan to spend a couple of hours away from caregiving and attend this workshop led by Caregiver Specialist Sheryl Leary. Expect to come away feeling refreshed. At New England Sinai Hospital's Brenner Conference Center at 150 York Street, Stoughton. Call 781-297-1375 for more info or to register.

Thursday, November 12: Good Samaritan Medical Center will host a free community education program on lung cancer awareness in an effort to raise awareness of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout from 6-7pm at the Radiation/Oncology Center at Good Samaritan. To register, please RSVP to 1-800-488-5959 x 25.

Sunday, November 15: Babysitting class at the Children's Museum in Easton, 12:30 pm-5pm with Jane Rotondi, MASpEd. Participants are asked to bring a large doll, if you don't have a doll, bring a large teddy bear to practice diapering and first aid techniques. Please eat lunch prior to class. The workshop is $50 and we ask that potential babysitters be ages grade 6 and up. Pre-registration is required, to register call the museum at (508) 230-3789. For more information please visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/Babysitting.asp

Tuesday, November 17: The American Dream Demo Team Academy at Hamid's Academy in conjunction with the Friends of DuSable is holding a premier sponsorship event at West End Johnny's on the Side. We are asking for your help, support and donations for our program/ad book with will be featured the night of the event. Each full page ad is $300. You will receive 2 tickets to the event or your business will be mentioned on all promotional materials. The event will feature youth demonstrations, celebrity guests, a peformaing by Exit 18 dance group, autograph singings, a Rocky Marciano video and silent auction. For more information, contact Doug Pendarvis at 617-592-2771.

Wednesday, November 18: Attend a FREE SBA workshop designed to highlight the various SBA programs and services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their business. General information will be provided on the following: Small Business Counseling (SCORE) Small Business / Development Centers · Business Information Center SBA 7(a) · Loan Guaranty Program · 8(a) Business Development HUB/Zones · Small Disadvantaged Business Assistance Government Contracting Opportunities
The workshop will be held at CareerWorks, 34 School Street, Brockton from 2 - 4. Contact CareerWorks at 508.513.3400 for further workshop information.

Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21: Please join St. Joseph Manor for our Annual Holiday Bazaar from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Come and browse hand crafted articles, gifts and also enjoy our white elephant room. There will be raffles too! All proceeds benefit the Recreational Department at St. Joseph Manor. If you would like more information or would like to donate items to the Bazaar please contact, Diana Caperello, Director of Recreational Activities at 508-583-5834 ext. 3028 or via email at dcaperello@sjmbrockton.org

Saturday, December 5: City of Champtions 2009 Jingle Bell Run. Registration at noon at the Holiday Inn, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton. The race will begin at 1pm. This 2 mile run/walk will benefit the Enterprise Helping Hands Fund. Entry Fees- Adults: $20 cash or check (cash deductable), Children under 12: Bring one new unwrapped toy. Receive afree raffle ticket and enjoy delicious food donated by The Grill and other local restuarants, prizes, silend auction and holiday cheer. Festive holiday costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded to best children's costume, best adult costume and best team. For more information, contact Anne.

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6: Children's Museum in Easton Kids' Holiday Shop. We are looking for gently used treasures for this event. Items are priced under $2.00. Items can be dropped off at any time, during hours on the Museum's front porch. For more information, call 508-230-3789.

Sunday, December 6: Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter, lecture with Lucy Lacoste at the Fuller Craft Museum. Members and students $7, non-members $10.
On view at Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street, Brockton. Exhibit will run from Oct. 31, 2009 through Jan. 18, 2010. For more information, visit www.fullercraft.org.

Thursday, December 10: The Massachusetts Conference for Women at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Register online at maconferenceforwomen.org. The day will include keynote speakers including Suze Orman, Marcus Buckingham, Ruth Simmons and Tory Johnson, the ReWork Career Fair, mentoring, resume critiquing and hundreds of exhibits. The Massachusetts Conference for Women is THE networking and education event of the year - Early Registration Discounts end on November 9th, so please help us SPREAD THE WORD!

Saturday, December 12: The Irish Cultural Centre's $30,000 Annual Drawing in combination with the Annual Christmas Open House. In addition, ten $1,000 prizes will be awarded and four $500 prizes. Purchase a ticket for this year's Annual Drawing and receive a complimentary individual membership for the Centre (value $50). This offer is good for new members only. Tickets are on sale now and make a perfect holiday gift. Tickets are $100 each. To purchase tickets or for more information on the Drawing or the Cultural Centre please call 781-821-8291 or visit www.irishculture.org.

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Westgate Mall Kicks off Kids World
Fun stuff for kids 12 and under

Saturday, October 24: Spook-tacular Event
The gathering of goblins will begin at 2pm in the Children's Play Area. Waldenbooks will host an array of activities from story time to arts and crafts along with a costume contest.
Saturday, October 31: Trick or Treat...smell my feet
Select stores will be distributing goodies at 3pm. Look for balloons outside participating stores and see mall customer service desk for details. Children must be 12 years or younger and accompanied by an adult.

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Lambert's Deli, Brockton, Special Offer

Lambert's Deli offers a full-service deli, featuring Boars Head Brand Meats. We have a full catering menu. We will be happy to deliver within the local area for a nominal fee. We appreciate a 24-hour notice on all catering orders. If something should come up quickly, just give us a call. We will make every effort to accommodate you.
As a fellow Metro South Chamber member, we would like to offer you a 10% discount on all Fruit Basket or Catering Orders over $50.00. Should you need further information, please go to our website at www.lambertsbrockton.com or call (508) 580-2736 or stop by. We have lots of Pumpkins and fall flowers for all your decorating needs. Please mention offer code: MSB2B09 when placing your order. Offer expires 12/31/09
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Fuller Craft Museum

455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301
www.fullercraft.org

Members Free, Adults $8, Seniors and Students $5
Children under 12 Free, Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm Free.
Open Daily 10am-5pm.