Action eUpdate for Week of December 28

Chamber Member/ Community
Events & Workshops

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Every Thursday: Tamboo Bistro & Ultra Lounge Office Party 5:05. Every Thursday at 5:05pm. This is the perfect way to Network with local business, be seen and heard. Each time you attend, drop off your business card. The office with the most business cards by the end of the month will win an office party at the lounge. $5 after work menu, great music, networking, or relax in posh upscale atmosphere. For more information, call 508.584.8585. Tamboo is located at 252 Main Street, Brockton. Spotlight your Office: feature your company info with slideshow, info and microphone, share events, set up a company table, receive VIP treatment. For more information, download the registration form.

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Wednesday, December 30: Lincoln Technical Institute Scholarship Event, 1:00 pm. High School seniors, reserve your seat for this free event. Refreshments will be served and there will be chair massages, hand massages, class demos, campus tours and information on financial aid. Currently enrolling high school seniors for medical assistant, medical administrative office assistant, massage therapy, and network communication information systems with Microsoft. 365 Westgate Drive, Brockton. For more information, cal 508-941-0730 or visit www.lincolntech.com. Buses from schools available.

Thursday, December 31: TAMBOO Bistro & Ultra Lounge will join the fight against hunger by hosting a special fundraiser event for their 2010 New Year's Eve Gala, called "Diamond and Glitz." The vent will begin at 8pm at TAMBOO, 252 Main Street, Brockton with live entertainment by R&B soul/jazz artist Danielle Haynes and "On Point" til 10:30pm. A DJ will follow. For more information or tickets contact 508.584.8585 or visit www.liveunited.org/community to find other ways to give to United Way's Hunger of the Children of our Community Program.

Thursday, December 31: Children's Museum in Easton Family New Year's Eve Parties, 11:30am-2pm or 4:30 pm to 7pm. Enjoy dancing, noisemakers, and mask making to help mark the New Year! Tickets for this event are on sale now. They are priced at $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Children under 1 are free. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase. This event sells out every year, so be sure to reserve your tickets in advance. For more information or to order tickets, please call The Children's Museum in Easton at (508) 230-3789.

Friday, January 8: United States Census 2010 on-site recruiting/testing at Self Help Inc. Employment Opportunity Center, 142 Crescent Street, Brockton. On-Site Recruiting and Administration of Basic Skills Exam. Hiring Clerks and Census Takers/Enumerators. Must pass a 30 minute basic skills multiple choice exam. Exam will be administered on site @ 9:30am. Must bring valid, legal forms of Identification to the recruitment/testing, including: valid United States Passport or; any two of the following: valid drivers' license, Social Security Card, and/or government issued birth certificate. Good Pay: $12.50 - $17.00 Hourly. Temporary Positions (Feb.2010-May 2010). Part-Time Employment (20-40 hours weekly). For More Information, Please Contact: Monica Sanchez, US Census Recruiting Assistant @ 781-577-2950.

January 9 & 10: Carol Maloney of Bay State Fitness will be running the Goofy challenge in Disney this year to raise money for a 6 yr old girl names Celia and the Children's Tumor Foundation. To sponsor and donate, visit http://www.active.com/donate/nfdisney2010/cmalone144

January 12 & 13: One Stop Shopping for cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass and blood pressure screenings. Good Samaritan Medical Center is partnering with US Wellness, the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, St. Joseph's Manor, the Brockton Housing Authority, BAMSI, and Father Bill's Mainspring House to develop a plan for Community Benefits that will target key health issues in the community: cardiovascular disease and diabetes. January 12: 1:30-3:30 pm at Caffrey Towers, 775 Crescent Street, Brockton. January 13: Campello High Rise, 1380 Main Street, Brockton. Open to people of all ages. No insurance necessary for screenings. Call 1-800-488-5959 to register.

Thursday, January 14: New Sales Strategies for the New Year.
Winfree Business Growth Advisors will conduct a free workshop for business owners and Independent Agents. Do you need to get in front of better prospects, hire a top performer, or eliminate "think it overs"? Get the answers here. The session will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA. For reservations call Ken Cheo at 781-930-3220 or email kcheo@winfree.org

Wednesday, January 20: Career Counseling Night for childcare workers, preschool teachers, students, directors, before/afterschool care, infant/toddler and aspiring teachers. 6-9pm at the Holiday inn in Taunton, 700 Myles Standish Bvld. Sponsored by Self Help. To regsiter, please call 508-823-2937 x 214 or email rcelia@triumphinc.org.

Thursday, January 21: ColoSpace Customer Appreciation Open House. 1050 Hingham Street, Rockland MA 4pm-7pm. Food & Drink, giveaways and networking. RSVP to HMeister@colospace.com with the subject Holiday Rockland.

Friday, January 22: at 7:30 pm at the Shaw's Center, Brockton, there will be a premiere screening of "A Father's Fight: The Documentary." The story of Mark Chauppetta, a 40 year old father of twin boys suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. To raise awareness and funds, Mark trained with some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts and and fought in a stadium with thousands of spectators. Directed by Ron van Dam of Televisuals. After the premiere screening, the documentary's original soundtrack will be performed live by Canadian twin recording artists Carmen & Camille. $30 donation per person. Cocktails and hors d'ouevres will be served. Call 508-889-2882 or visit www.afathersfight.net.

Thursday, January 28: Goal Setting Workshop. Looking for some feedback or advice on your plan for 2010? Winfree Business Growth Advisors will conduct a special, one time workshop to discuss and show you how to set up your plan for the new year. The session will be held from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at 25 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 200, Braintree, MA. The cost is $39. For reservations call Ken Cheo at 781-930-3220 or email kcheo@winfree.org

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Working For Work
A Peer Support Group by Self Help Inc.

Unemployed? Join the Working for Work peer support group at the Grace Episcopal Church at 104 No Washington Street, North Attleboro, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Starting January 6.) There is no fee and all are welcome. For more information, call 617-331-5541.

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Boston Masspass Special Offer

METRO SOUTH CHAMBER MEMBER-ONLY OFFER

Support your favorite charity this holiday season, get an end of the year tax deduction AND get over $4,500 is valuable coupons ALL for

****JUST $20!****

For each Masspass coupon book that you purchase, Masspass will donate 50% to the charity of your choice, you get to claim 50% on your taxes and you get GREAT holiday gifts for JUST $20 each!

To view a list of merchants in the book, go to: www.bostonmasspass.com/merchants.html

How to purchase:

Send your payment of $20/book to Boston Masspass, P.O. Box 424, Bridgewater, MA 02324. Book(s) will be shipped directly to you. *Please make note of the charity of your choice with your order and they will send you a confirmation stating that the donation has been received. Offer Expires 12/31/09
Masspass is a proud supporter of LOCAL businesses!

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Massasoit Community College Holiday Greetings

    Massasoit Community College invites members of the community to send a special holiday greeting to loved ones serving in the armed forces through their own, personal radio show. Your show can include favorite songs, special messages, and conversation from family and friends while you are apart during the holidays. This is a free service in support of those serving our country in the Armed Forces.
    The shows will be broadcast from December 11th through January 15th via the Massasoit Radio Club's internet radio station, Massasoit onDemand, and on iTunes�. Visit www.massasoit.mass.edu for more information.
    This is a free service for our community. Contact Professor Bob Bowers at 508-588-9100 extension 1906 or Virginia Hunter at extension 1983 or email rbowers@massasoit.mass.edu for more information about how to schedule a recording session. Our staff will guide you through the recording process and complete the production of your radio segment for you.

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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 Tuesday- Sunday, 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays.