Action eUpdate for Week of August 30

Chamber Member/ Community
Events & Workshops

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J&J Home Improvement Offer

Receive a Free 42 inch high-definition television from George Washington Toma TV (selected styles only) for every $10,000 spent with J&J Home Improvement, see www.jandjhi.com for details.

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Scentsy Offer

Check out our scentsational wickless candles at www.jennmckeon.Scentsy.us

Receive 10% off August's Scent of the Month, Citrus Sun Tea!

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New Metro South Chamber Member, Cartridge World, Weymouth is offering a 5% discount to all Chamber members. Cartridge World is located at 646 Middle Street, Weymouth Ma. For more information, call Rachel at 781-331-1909.

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Prepare for HR Professional Certification - PHR & SPHR

Curry College in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is offering the SHRM Learning System course to help individuals prepare for the PHR and SPHR examinations. Enroll in these courses at either our Milton and Plymouth campus location. Classes begin this Fall. For more information and for class schedules call 617-979-3547 or visit www.curry.edu/phr-sphr.

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Monday, September 6: Come join the fun at St. Joseph Manor's Labor Day Picnic-(picnic under new management)- on the grounds of the Lady of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher Street, Brockton, MA from 11:00am-6:00pm. Come experience traditional Lithuanian and American foods, live bands, antique car display, games of chance, kids games including: Moonwalk, Radar Speed Pitch, 9-Hole Mini Golf Course and more! If you would like more information, interested in volunteer opportunities, or acquiring vendor space, please contact John Drusinskas, Chairman, Labor Day Event Committee at 508-583-5834 ext. 3037 or at johnd27@verizon.net

Tuesday, September 7: Blood Drive at Arbors Assisted Living, 2121 Central Street, Stoughton, 2-7pm. For appointments, call 1-800-red cross.

Wednesday, September 8: Blood Drive at Porter & Chester Institute, 5 Campinelli Circle, Canton. 9am-2pm. Bone Marrow registration Available. call 1-800-red cross

Wednesday, September 8: 2010 Chamber Appreciation After Hours Social and Open House presented by WATD 95.9 FM, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield. Tour the WATD Facilities, and enjoy refreshments, fun, and networking. WATD knows that Chambers of Commerce and their members keep local business alive and thriving. This is their way of saying thanks! RSVP to Sandii Rollock at 781-837-1166 x 316 by September 1.

Thursday September 9: Class at HarborOne U in Mansfield. Finding Work in Hard Times - If you are out of work and feeling overwhelmed, this one's for you. We'll help you enhance your job search, improve your employment prospects, increase your opportunities for interviews, and gain perspective about the job market. Presented by Janet M. Letourneau, MBA, CPBA, president and founder of Peak Performers, Inc. For more information, call Maureen at 508-895-1347 or visit www.harboroneu.com.

Thursday, September 9: Philosopher Thomas Pogge, "The Other Side of Globalization" at the Martin Institute Auditorium on the campus of Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, N. Easton. Free parking is available in lot 111. Pogge, a German Philosopher currently teaching at Yale, will argue that rich countries, their corporations, and citizens are violating the human rights of the global poor if they do things, that for the sake of minor gains, foreseeable aggravate severe poverty and disease. The imposition of the elite on the poor can easily qualify as the largest human rights violation in human history. For more information, please go to http://www.stonehill.edu/mi_events.xml

Saturday, September 11: Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking
vendors for its 21st annual Country Fair & Chicken Barbecue Craft Fair. The event will be held on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 N. Pearl St., Brockton. The participation fee for craft vendors will be $35 for one space and $60 for two spaces. Vendor set up will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All vendors will be provided with a 10x10 outdoor space. For more information or if you have questions, please call Amanda Voysey at 508-427-3214.

Monday, September 13: Please Join Brockton Visiting Nurse Association at Thorny Lea Golf Club for the 21st Annual Caring for Kids Golf Tournament for a fun filled day of golf with meals and an awards reception. Every golfer will receive a special gift. There are many ways to participate via corporate sponsorship and/or playing golf. To reserve your corporate sponsorship or golf registration online, go to www.brocktonvna.orgCaring for Kids 21st Annual Golf Tournament. For more information contact Linda Richards, Tournament Coordinator at 508-894-5286 / cfkgolf@brocktonvna.org.

Tuesday, September 14: Referral Marketing Workshop at the Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton, 9am-10:30am. Learn to become more referable, target your sources, educate your sources, motivate your sources and follow up. To register, email Joe Costantino of Business Marketing Success at joe@businessmarketingsuccess.com

Wednesday, September 15: Marketing Strategies Using Social Media at Crescent Credit Union, 115 Commercial Street, Brockton, 8:30 am - 11am. Attend this workshop for a basic overview of social media tools including search engine optimization (SEO), social networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Myspace), Blogs and E-newsletters. Presented by Tricia White of the MSBDC. To register, call 508-673-9783.

Wednesday, September 15: Class at HarborOne U in Mansfield. Simplify the College Search - Presented by Meghan McDonough, Director of Admissions at Anna Maria College, this session will offer advice to parents and high school students on how to make the most of their college search experience. Wed., September 15th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Maureen at 508-895-1347 or visit www.harboroneu.com.

Thursday, September 16: Class at HarborOne U in Mansfield. Is a reverse mortgage right for you? A reverse mortgage enables homeowners age 62 and above to convert equity in their home into income. Homeowners do not have to sell or leave their home, give up title, or take on new monthly mortgage payments. This workshop will provide you with details and answer all of your questions. Thurs., September 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. For more information, call Maureen at 508-895-1347 or visit www.harboroneu.com.

Thursday, September 16: "Can lean thinking work for entrepreneurs?", program by Southern New England Entrepreneurs Forum (SNEEF) at UMass Dartmouth, Thursday, September 16, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center, 151 Martine Street, Fall River. Become a 2010-11 member for only $75, and attend free. Event non-member cost $20 in advance, $25 at door, includes refreshments. Register at www.sneef.umassd.edu.

Thursday, September 16: Free Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Detection Program at Good Samaritan Radiation Oncology Center, 818 Oak Street, Brockton. All men over 50, and men over 40 if African American or have a family history of prostate cancer, should be tested. The lab work and the prostate exam by a urologist are free and take less than 20 minutes. To register, please call Caritas DoctorFinder at 1-800-488-5959 to register.

Wednesday, September 22: Metro South Chamber of Commerce Good Morning Metro South Season kicks off with Charlie Baker, Candidate for Governor. 7:30 am - 9:00 am at the Westgate Conference Center, 195 Westgate Drive, Brockton. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register, visit www.metrosouthchamber.com/register.html or call Kim at 508.586.0500 x 231.

Wednesday, September 22: Class at HarborOne U in Mansfield. Organizing Tips, Tricks & Tools - Remember the old adage, a place for everything and everything in its place! Professional Organizer, Janine Cavanaugh will share her tips and tricks on how to create functional, efficient and orderly closets, drawers and cupboards. Discover simple, affordable solutions to get and keep you organized. Wed., September 22nd from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Maureen at 508-895-1347 or visit www.harboroneu.com.

Thursday, September 23: Class at HarborOne U in Mansfield. First Time Home Buyer Seminar - Make a well-informed decision when you buy your first home. This workshop provides you the opportunity to get answers to your questions from professionals involved in the home buying process. Thursday, September 23rd from 6 - 9 p.m. Presented by Realtors Chris Layton and Kathy Doherty, real estate attorney Roxanne Richard, Insurance Professional Kevin Malloy, and regional lending managers from HarborOne Credit Union.
For more information, call Maureen at 508-895-1347 or visit www.harboroneu.com.

Friday, September 24: Connecting your Business to the Commonwealth at the Metro South Chamber, 60 School Street, Brockton, 9am-2pm. Providing businesses that are interested in doing business with the Commonwealth training on where to find bidding opportunities, bidding process for Statewide and Departmental Contracts, where to find ARC procurement and grant opportunities, the NEW small Business Purchasing Program, overview of Comm-PASS and more. Brought to you by the MSCC, Operation Services Division, and Supplier Diversity Office and Program. To register, contact Lisa Keene at 508.586.0500 x 225 or email lkeene@metrosouthchamber.com.

Saturday, September 25: From 10-1pm, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Pediatrics Department will be sponsoring an Asthma Camp to provide Asthma education to residents of Brockton and the surrounding communities. There will be various education stations going over topics such as Asthma Disease, Environmental triggers, symptoms, along with the opportunity to win great prizes and enjoy lunch with those in attendance. To register, call 508-941-7550.

September 25 & 26: The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts announces its annual Fall yard sale, 9am-4pm at the APCSM Adoption Center (1300 West Elm St Ext, Brockton). APCSM yard sales are well known for their huge and varied selection of items and their bake sales are famous for delicious home-baked treats. All proceeds raised from the sale go directly to providing homeless animals with humane and compassionate care in their time of need. Donated items for the yard sale are welcome and may be dropped-off at the adoption center now thru 9/18. For more information about the yard sale or the APCSM, please call: 508-586-2053 or log-on to: www.apcsm.org

Sunday, September 26: Join New England Sinai for the "Stepping Up" Walkathon and help to support seniors. The 5k Walkathon begins and ends at the Striar YMCA at 445 Central Street in Stoughton. The walk begins at 9:30am, registration at 8:30am. Proceeds raised will fund scholarships to Sinai's Adult Day Health Program, which has been providing safe and attentive care since 1983. Walk individually, in teams, become a sponsor or recommend sponsors who may be interested in participating. Business/Corporate Sponsorship levels are: Gold - $5000, Silver - $2500, Bronze - $1000, Brass - $500 and Copper - $250. For more information, contact Bettyann at 781-297-1328 or email bmckenzie@nesinai.org.

Tuesday, September 28: CareerWorks 2010 Job Fair, 9am-12pm at the Westgate Conference Center (former Holiday Inn), Brockton. As an employer, you face a buyer's market for qualified, highly skilled candidate for your open positions. Sign up by Friday, September 17 to take advantage of the $299 early registration fee. To download a registration form, visit http://www.careerworks.org/

Friday, October 1: Massachusetts Green Career Conference at the Holiday Inn in Marlborough. For more information, visit www.massgreencareers.com

Saturday, October 2: Restoring Lives and Homes, Teen Challenge Fundraising Banquet. 5pm- reception & silent auction. 6pm- dinner. Teen Challenge is located at 1315 Main Street, Brockton. Tickets are $30 per person or $250 for a table of 10. Call 508-586-1494. Program Advertisements and Sponsorships also available. Teen Challenge New England is a 15-21 month long term in-patient facility that helps teens and adults with life controlling issues. We are a 501-c3 non-profit organization so your gifts are fully tax deductable. Each year we rely on businesses like yours to help make our evening more memorable for the years to come. We hope that you consider a contribution at any of our sponsorship levels or even an In-Kind donation for our silent auction. Its business' like yours that help keep our doors open.

October 14: Support Chamber Representative Andrew Milian of Liberty Mutual as he participates in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Night Walk campaign. The Walk will take place this year at the Boston Common on October 14, 2010. We're trying to recruit 25 walkers and raise $2500. We're asking employees/friends/loved ones to register for our Team by visiting our online Team Page: http://pages.lightthenight.org/ma/BostonL10/AndrewMilian.
In addition, everyone is encouraged to invite other co-workers, friends and family members to be part of the team. We encourage each walker on our team to raise $100 or more. Walkers who raise $100 or more become a Champion For Cures and will receive a special illuminated balloon, t-shirt and a wristband for food on walk night.

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Crescent Credit Union Food Drive
May 24-July 31, Crescent Credit Union second annual summer food drive to benefit food pantries in the communities it serves. Crescent branches will be accepting non-perishable food donations during regular business hours from credit union members and non-members alike. Contributions will be distributed to those in need via St. Vincent de Paul Society in Brockton, Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen in Taunton, and Holy Family Parish in Rockland. For branch locations and hours, please visit www.crescentcredit.org or call 1-800-894-4445.

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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.
Now on exhibit: "Boxed and their Makers." A show featuring the work of 32 contemporary woodworkers who have constructed conceptual and functional pieces that express their unique artistic visions and blur the boundaries of art and craft.

Henson Jackson Art Gallery & Framery
Trackside Plaza, 2 Canton Street, Suite 8, Stoughton
Open Monday-Wednesday, 10am- 5pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, and Sunday by appointment. Contact 781-297-5520.

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Regional Transportation Plan Survey

Old Colony Planning Council, the regional planning agency for Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanson, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Stoughton, West Bridgewater and Whitman, is in the process of updating the Regional Transportation Plan. The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) helps to determine how federal and state funding will be spent on transportation infrastructure and services in the next 20 years. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011RTP to fill out a survey so that we may solicit initiatives including mobility needs, quality-of-life and environmental issues.