Action eUpdate for Week of January 25

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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Free Tax Preparation If you are a low to moderate income family, live in the Greater Brockton area and at least one member of your household worked, even part time in 2009, you may be eligible for this free service. Don't go to tax preparers who charge you to do your taxes and charge you again to get a loan for an early refund. Most people can get their state refund in 3 to 5 days and their federal approximately 7days later and save hundreds of additional dollars in preparer and loan fees. Claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal and state tax benefit for people who work. With both the federal and state tax credits, workers may get up to $5,657 in refunds. Workers can claim both the federal and state EITC, even if they do not owe income tax, simply by filing federal and state income tax returns. You will receive a state credit equal to 15% of the federal amount.

Where and When:
Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting February 1, 2010:
MultiCultural Banking Center, HarborOne, 68 Legion Parkway, Brockton
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting January 30 and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. starting February 3, 2010: Self Help Healthy Housing and Community Resource Center, 142 Crescent St., Brockton

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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 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'oeuvres will be served. Call 508-889-2882 or visit www.afathersfight.net.

Saturday, January 23: Reading Red's Book Club at Tamboo Bistro, 252 Main Street, Brockton. Tre Alee, Novelist and Song Writer will present her new novels Straight with Options & And So Shall You Reap. 5-8pm. For more information, call Tamboo at 508-584-8585.

Saturday, January 23: Beer Tasting at the Wine Palace, 793 West Center Street, West Bridgewater, 4pm-6pm. Enjoy Otto Creek Beers: Copper Ale, Pale Ale, Stovepipe Porter, Vermont Lager, and Solstice.

Sunday, January 24: 3:00 P.M. Brockton Symphony Chamber Concert, Christ Congregational Church, Pleasant Street Brockton. Tickets $10. Features Symphony members and young invited guest artists. Music of Dvorak, Baldassari, Prokofieff and others. For more information on the Brockton Symphony, visit www.brocktonsymphony.org.

Monday, January 25: Mega Monday Madness Business to Business Networking, 5:30pm-7:30 pm, brought to you by US Office SOltions and Co-sponsored by WATD-FM. Moe's Southwest Grill, Colony Place, 110 COlony Place, Plymouth, MA 02360. For more information, call 877-836-9951.

Tuesday, January 26: D W Field Park Association will host Professor Cheryl Schnitzer of Stonehill College at the Brockton Parks and Recreation Department Building on Meadow Lane. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the speaker will begin at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend these open events. For more information please contact Pat Houle, president at 508-586-4425.

Tuesday, January 26: Brockton City Wide Meeting held by Self Help Inc. Come and hear what your neighbors had to say about the city as Self Help shares all the great ideas that came out of their 5 local meeting. 5:30-8pm in the Multi-purpose room at the Main Public Library, 304 Main Street, Brockton. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Fredson at 508-588-4049 x 118 or Glen at x 119.

Tuesday, January 26: Free Seminar on new Data Protection Law, 8am-10:30am at the Community Bank, 1265 Belmont Street, Brockton. The speaker is John Moynihan, president of Minuteman Governance Inc., a consultancy that provides information security services throughout the public and private sectors. To register, visit the Community Bank Website

Wednesday, January 27: Good Samaritan Medical Center "one stop shopping" for cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass and blood pressure screenings. 1:30-3:30 pm at the Campello High Rise, 1380 Main Street, Brockton. Open to people of all ages. No insurance necessary. Call 1-800-488-5959 to register.

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

Friday, January 29: New England Sinai Hospital's Women's Auxiliary is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive from 12 Noon to 6 pm at the hospital, located at 150 York Street in Stoughton. "If you want to do something that will help save lives, donating blood is one of the simplest and easiest ways to make a difference," says Sinai Auxiliary President Dolly Fine. Make an appointment to donate today by calling 1-800-GIVELIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.givelife.org.

Wednesday, February 3: Comedians for Hatian Relief with Dick Doherty's Beantown Comedy Escape at the Holiday Inn Brockton, 195 Westgate Drive. Tickets are $25, Golden Circle $50. 100% of proceeds will go to Haitian Relief, the Ester Lafontant CHaritable Foundation. Featuring Frank Santorelli from the Sapronos, Jim Lauletta, Paul Nardizzi, Stephanie Peters Comedy Diva, Corey Rodrigues, and Mitch Stinson. Visit www.beantowncomedy.com for more information.

Friday, February 5: United States Census 2010 On-Site Recruiting/testing at Self Help, 142 Crescent Street, Brockton at 9:30 am. Looking for Census Takers, Crew Leaders, Crew Leader Assistants, Recruiting Assistants, & Census Clerks. Pay ranges from $12.50-$17.00 per hour. For more information, contact Anne Marie Louis-Jean or Russell Greene, US Census Recruiting Assistants @ 781-577-2950

February 12 & February 13: Enjoy a romantic retreat this Valentine's Day at the Holiday Inn, Brockton. Overnight deluxe accommodations, in room champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, Sunday lunch for two at the Grill Restaurant and 2pm late checkout. $175 per couple, tax and gratuity included. For reservations call 508-588-6300.

Friday, February 26: Brockton Rox Hot Stove Banquet. Featuring former major league players Cecil Fielder, Rich Gedman, Butch Hobson and Pete Incaviglia. Doors over at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 7:30pm. The program will feature an open questions and answer session. Individual tickets are $50, and private tables of 10 are available. A raffle to benefit Father Bills & Mainspring will also take place. Tickets are available at the Rox office or by phone at 508-559-7000.

Saturday, February 27: Mardi Gras Madness at the Shaw's Center, Brockton. All proceeds to benefit the Brockton Day Nursery Scholarship and BDN Lends a Hand Funds. Fun casual attire, no speeches, no awards, no sit-down dinner- Not your typical fundraiser! To purchase tickets, visit brocktondaynursery.org or call 508-588-2700.

Sunday, March 21: The Easton YMCA will present a live musical theatre event "Click Clack Moo" at 1pm at the Oliver Ames High School Auditorium. The one hour musical is based on the popular Caldecott Award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and is for ages 4+. All proceeds will provide financial assistance for Easton families and children in need through the Y's "Strong Kids Campaign." Tickets are sale now by phone or in person at the Y. 508.238.9758. $15 orchestra, $10 mezzanine.

Friday, May 28: The Brockton Rox will kick off the baseball season with a three game home set against the Worcester Tornadoes. For a fulls schedule, visit www.brocktonrox.com.

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Special Discount for Chamber Members

Visit Living the Dream Auto Care and receive 10% off any repair or service over $100 until March 31st 2010. Located at 363 Neponset Street, Canton. Visit www.ltdac.com for more information or call 339-237-4711.

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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.