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Page 22 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com August 2018 Dean College Honored Among National Colleges of Distinction Dean College has been recognized for its committed implementation of High-Impact Educational Practices, earning its title as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction. This is the third consecutive year that Dean College has earned this honor. “We are absolutely thrilled to recognize Dean College as a College of Distinction for its effective dedication to student success,” said Tyson Schritter, Chief Operating Officer for Colleges of Distinction. “Colleges of Distinction is so impressed with Dean College’s curriculum, which is enriched with the kind of High-Impact Educational Practices that are most crucial for student development. Such innovative engagement is preparing the next generation of young adults to thrive after college.” Colleges of Distinction’s selection process consists of a review of each institution’s freshman experience and retention efforts alongside its general education programs, alumni success, strategic plan, student satisfaction, and more. Schools are accepted on the basis that they adhere to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes. “Colleges of Distinction is far more than a ranking list of colleges and universities,” said Schritter. “We seek out the schools that are wholly focused on the student experience, constantly working to produce graduates who are prepared for a rapidly changing global society. Now recognized as a College of Distinction, Dean College stands out in the way it strives to help New England Steak & Seafood Restaurant its students to learn, grow, and succeed.” Dean College has been further recognized with a Field of Study badge for its Business Management program. This is the second consecutive year that Dean College has earned this honor. College of Distinction’s Field of Study badges were created to recognize colleges and universities like Dean College for their innovative leadership in higher education. Those who have received this honor have proven themselves for qualities such as breadth of program and track record for success. To learn more about the many awards, recognitions and accomplishments that Dean College continues to be honored with, visit www.dean.edu. For more information on Colleges of Distinction, visit www. collegesofdistinction.com. Crafters Wanted for St. Joseph Christmas Fair St. Joseph Parish in Medway will host its annual Christmas Marketplace and Bake Shoppe on Saturday, November 17th from 9 – 3. Applications for table space are now available. Table space costs $60, $50 if you provide your own table. Take $10 off early bird registration if you register by September 15th. Spaces are assigned on a first come first served basis. We ask that you refrain from bringing “attic treasures,” but small businesses are welcome. Our foot traffic last year was in excess of 500 hundred attendees. Volunteers will be available to help you with your table set up! The Fair is held at St. Joseph Parish Center located at 145 Holliston Street in Medway. Please call (508) 533-7771 for a table space application. Join the Library Crawl August 1st! On Wednesday, August 1st, Millis Public Library is taking part in a cross-community Library Crawl. Spend a day visiting local area libraries to discover what is special about each! Start at one of the participating libraries and get your PASSPORT with all relevant information. Each library has one thing that you must find and take a picture with. If you visit at least five sites and show your pictures to the librarians, you’ll get a highly coveted prize (one prize per family or group). This is an event for all ages - all you need is a love for libraries and a mode of transportation! Participating libraries close to Millis include Medfield Public Library, Medway Public Library, and Sherborn Public Library. For a list of all participating libraries visit http://minutemanlibrarycrawl.org/ BANQUET ROOMS for any size party. Rehearsal Dinners & Bereavements Route 16, Mendon • 508-473-5079 www.nesteakandseafood.com Yoga at the Ashram First Class Free! Student Summer Special Unlimited Yoga Classes Only $30 Now Through August 31, 2018 Check it out Today: www.YogaAtTheAshram.org info@YogaAtTheAshram.org 368 Village St, Millis, MA 508-376-4525 Marine Corps League “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” Norfolk County Detachment Meetings held 3rd Tuesday of each month (except July and August) 7PM Norwood V.F.W., 193 Dean Street, Norwood, MA 02062 For Membership Info contact Bill Maguire 617.710.6722 Millis Athletic Hall of Fame Created Induction Ceremony to Be Held November 24, 2018 The Millis Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee is so pleased to announce the creation of an Athletic Hall of Fame for Millis High School! The Committee received many nominations of outstanding athletes, coaches, and teams and we are honored to recognize the 2018 inaugural class: Coach Ernie Richards (1966-1987) John Monaghan (Class of 1981) Jim Caddell (Class of 1981) Mickey Lipsett (Class of 1979) 1965 Football Team The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Medway VFW Hall. The HOF Committee is hoping to raise its awareness in the local community and create a place in Millis High School to honor and commemorate our athletes, coaches and contributors for years to come. We are asking for donations to help defray the initial costs of installation, purchasing plaques, the Induction banquet and other logistical expenditures. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated to help us meet our first-year goals and give the Hall of Fame a permanent location in the halls of Millis High School. Here are ways you can make a donation: A check made out to Millis Athletics Hall of Fame and mailed to 208 Orchard Street, Millis, MA 02054 • Donations can also be made through PayPal to the email address MohawkHOF@ gmail.com. Individual contributors will be recognized in the event program in one of the following categories: Varsity: $1-$49 All-League: $50-$124 Superfan: $125-$199 Ultimate Mohawk: $200 Plus Corporate sponsors will receive an advertisement in the event program and be recognized in one of the following categories: Bronze: $200-300 Silver: $300-$400 Gold: $400-$500 Platinum: $500 Plus We thank you for your generosity! Millis Athletic HOF Committee
August 2018 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 23 Medway Public Library August Youth Events TODDLER JAM Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Newborns – 3 year-olds are invited to this drop-in program of stories, fingerplay and songs accompanied by mountain dulcimer. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. IT’S STORY TIME! SUMMER SCHEDULE Thursdays and Fridays at 11 a.m. NO STORYTIME on TumbleBus Fridays. Ages 10 months-5 years.* A drop-in story time with songs, stories, and craft. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. * These ages are flexible! If you think your children will enjoy story time, please bring them. FARM TALES Thursdays beginning July 26th. 4:30 p.m. Join Miss Lucy at the Medway Farmers’ Market for storytime outside the Library! Books and songs and fresh veggies go together like peas in a pod. Located at the VFW parking lot. See you there! Summer Reading Registration SIGN UP ANYTIME ALL SUMMER Drop in to learn about the Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program. Pick up your reading log, bookmarks, and add your name to the bulletin board. View the prize packs that you can earn tickets for by reading throughout the summer. You can sign up for Summer Reading activities anytime this summer! READING REWARDS can be claimed anytime beginning August 20th. Every reader should stop by Miss Lucy’s office to choose a brand new book, sticker sheet, and coupons for local fun! PRIZE DRAWING for Kids will be held after the Monday Movie on August 20th at approximately 1:15 PM. PRIZE DRAWING for Teens will be after their movie night on August 27th, at approximately 8:15 p.m. You do not need to be present to win, but make sure all your tickets are turned in before the movie starts. TUMBLEBUS: Tumblebus is a fully padded converted school bus that is filled with gymnastics equipment to provide a safe and fun environment for children. August 10th and August 24th. Please sign-up in advance for a spot on the bus at 10:15 or 10:45. Ages 2-5. Monday Movie Madness: Join us for an indoor movie, bring your lunch, movies will be family friendly. Weekly beginning July 2. 11:30 a.m. No sign-up required. All Ages. Lunch at the Library: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning June 26, 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served free of charge for children and their caregivers on a first come, first served basis. In the Cole Room. Read with a Teacher: Medway teachers will be visiting the public library this summer to read stories and to hear you read to them! Join us for lunch and then get cozy in the Story Room. Come to see your next year teacher, your last year teacher, or visit every week! Schedule is posted inside the Library. Thursdays at 12:30. All ages. Drop In. Life Size PacMan: Experience the rush of becoming one of the most iconic video game characters of all time by playing Pac-Man in person. As you run through this giant-size maze, you’ll try to gather as many dots as possible without running into the Ghosts. Monday, August 6th. Ages 6-10 at 4 p.m. Ages 10 and up at 5:30 p.m. Register or Drop In. Parachute Adventures: We will play parachute games, learn new songs, strengthen our muscles, sharpen our listening skills and wiggle, wiggle, wiggle! These activities will be geared to the older parachute enthusiast, younger siblings are welcome to attend Toddler Jam at the same time or stay with a caregiver and watch the big kids. August 7th and August 21st. 11 a.m. Ages 4-8. Sign-up or Drop-in. Parachute Playgroup: Enjoy a story, parachute activities, and a craft with Miss Lucy and Miss Yvette from Walpole CFCE. Ages 2-5. Registration preferred. Monday, August 20th. 10:30 a.m. These activities are sponsored by the Medway Public Library and Walpole CFCE Program which is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care’s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant. Karaoke Coding: In this workshop from the Rhode Island Computer Museum, we’ll use portable microphones and free coding software to learn basic sound design using simple programs to record / modify our voices and design your very own beat box. Friday, August 10th, 10:30 a.m. Ages 10 and up. Sign-up in advance. Teen Paint and Sip: Bring your favorite summer cup, library will provide cool summer drinks and fruit garnish. Paint along with acrylics and go home with an original piece of art! Monday, August 13th, 6 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Sign-up in advance. Mosaic Art Workshop: Leslie from Ways of Color will be here for a creative workshop!! We will be making mosaic framed mirrors. Brighten up your bedroom or your new locker! Monday, August 20th, 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Sign-up in advance. Teen Summer Reading Finale! Interactive Movie Monday, August 27th, 6 p.m. Teens will have the opportunity to vote for our end-ofsummer movie. Voting poster will be on display in the YA area beginning August 1st. Voting will close on Tuesday, August 21st at 8 p.m. When you arrive at movie night, you will receive a goody bag of props and instructions to enhance your entertainment experience. And there will be snacks. Ages 12 and up. Register in advance. Movie may be rated PG or PG-13. For more information and to register for events and programs visit medwaylib.org Contact Children’s Librarian, Lucy Anderson, with any questions at landerson@minlib.net or (508) 533-3217. Medway Democratic Town Committee Awards Clorite Scholarship The Robert and Evelyn Clorite Book Scholarship Award is named in honor of two of the founding members of the Medway Democratic Town Committee (MDTC). Longtime residents of Medway, Mr. and Mrs. Clorite were active participants in local and state electoral politics and strongly believed in the importance of education. Any Medway High School senior who resides in the Town of Medway is eligible to apply. The 2018 Book Scholarship Award is six hundred dollars ($600) and will be awarded to the applicant deemed by the MDTC to have best met the task described. Thank you to Bob, Jenn, Tracy and Judy for their work selecting the best essay. This year’s winner is Jonathan (Jack) Creonte. Jack is heading to Roger Williams College, and was appreciative of the award. We wish him well! Licensed & Insured New England Free Estimates Inc. Ballistic Services Instant cash paid for your valuable firearms. Call today for a confidential consultation 508-381-0230 • www.neballistic.com
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