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  • School Receives Education Grant

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MetroWest Jewish Day School, (MWJDS), has been chosen as one of several area Jewish day schools to share a $2 million Special Education grant from the Peerless Excellence Project. “Our board of directors has expressed its commitment to being a school for the entire Jewish community”, says Head of School Carolyn Keller. “We serve students from a variety of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds and are committed to a philosophy of inclusion”.

    The school plans to hire a half-time Special Education Coordinator to provide services for students with special needs. MWJDS opens for its third year of operation in September 2005 and will have students from Framingham, Ashland, Natick, Sudbury, Maynard, Holliston, Hopkinton, Stow, Marlborough, and N. Chelmsford. Conveniently located for families in the 20 Metrowest cities and towns, our transdenominational environment provides an integrated Judaic, Hebrew, and general studies curriculum.

    MWJDS is a pluralistic community day school educating children in grades K-3, adding one grade annually through grade 8. Limited openings exist.

    For information contact Joyce Bohnen, Admissions / Recruitment Director, at (508) 620-5554 or joyce.bohnen@mwjds.org. Information is also available at the school’s website at www.mwjds.org

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  • Mentoring Program Seeks Volunteers

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation was established to carry on the legacy of John Mazie, who, in 1997 at age 26, was killed by a drunk driver. John was an extraordinary young man who spent his adult life motivating young people to strive to become the best they could be.

    No one makes it in America without some kind of mentor. Whenever successful people look back, they cite those older adults who influenced their development, even though they knew each other for only a short time.

    For at-risk kids facing steep odds against success, finding mentors is not only helpful but essential. They can’t make it all by themselves.

    Since 1998, over one hundred thirty vulnerable Framingham High School sophomores have been paired by the Foundation with mentors. Volunteer mentors are needed for the next training and match-up which will take place on October 17 and 19, 6-9pm and Saturday, October 29 from 10am-2pm.

    The students are referred by school counselors based on their need for an adult guide in their lives. Mentors are asked to commit for one year and spend a minimum of 8 hours per month with their mentees in activities that will raise their self esteem, encourage them to focus more on their education and career options, and enable them to take control over their lives.

    Mentees set goals around community service, their education and their career options, and the Foundation presents achievement awards which include lap top computers. $2000 scholarships are awarded to mentees upon high school graduation.

    Volunteers complete an application, Massachusetts required criminal background check (CORI), and an interview with our staff social worker to learn more about our program.

    If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity to make a positive impact on a young teen’s life, please contact:

    Sybil Schlesinger
    Director, Mentoring Program
    The John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation
    508 653-8377
    schless1@juno.com

    More information about the Foundation and mentoring program can be found at: www.mazie.org

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  • Labor Day Weekend Fun

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Fun things to do over Labor Day Weekend in the Framingham area.

    First, head over the libraries before 5 p.m. on Friday to stock up on videos and DVDs for the long weekend. Classic films are still only 50 cents a week to rent and feature films are only $ 1 a week. Series such as “24”, “Monk,” “The Sopranos,” and “Sex in the City” are no charge.

    Enjoy a great outdoor adventure at Hanson’s Farm on Nixon Rd. all weekend long. Try your skill at Tom and Matt’s Excellent Adventure, a four acre corn maze designed by Tom and Matt Hanson. Admission to the maze is only $6 and children under 5 are free. Bring a picnic to enjoy in their giant picnic tent after trying the maze, visiting the animals and picking your own raspberries and pumpkins. Yes, the pumpkins are ready! Other fresh produce is available at the Hanson Farm Stand. Hayrides may be available this weekend. Hours are: Daily 9 – 6, Sunday 9 -5:30. The corn maze will be open through Halloween.

    Saturday morning take a break from cooking breakfast and head over to the Mason’s Lodge at 404 Concord St., for their charity breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage are cooked to order, plus there is cereal, milk, coffee, and juice for only $ 3 per person. Proceeds go to Children’s Charities. All are welcome. Parking and entrance are in the back.

    On Saturday afternoon, September 3rd, Amazing Things Arts Center presents the Tanglewood Marionettes: An Arabian Adventure at 2 pm at the Framingham Civic League, 214 Concord St. A Persian prince is thrown into a dungeon because he loves a beautiful princess. Enjoyable entertainment for the entire family, featuring a dozen lavishly costumed marionettes. Tickets $8. Call 508-405-ARTS (2787) or e-mail info@amazingthings.org

    Later in the day, ride on over to Riley’s Roast Beef to check out their Saturday evening Cruise-In of classic and antique autos and enjoy an ice cream or dinner at Riley’s while you are there. Cars begin to roll-in in the afternoon so there is plenty of daylight to see and enjoy the cars.

    Saturday night at 8 p.m. Brazilian-American vocalist Anita Coelho and her Brazilian Jazz Ensemble present Jazz, Bossa, and Choro at Amazing Things Arts Center, Pinefield Shopping Center, Water St. & Nicholas Rd., Saxonville. Call 508-405-ARTS (2787) or visit www.amazingthings.org for information

    Other suggestions: boating and picnicking at Cochituate State Park or Ashland or Hopkinton State Parks, hiking to Tippling Rock via the trail at Nobscot Scout Reservation, walking the Carol Getchell Nature Trail along the Sudbury River (access via Danforth St. or Little Farms Road) walking in Callahan State Park.

    Also the Labor Day Festival runs through Monday, Sept. 5th at Navin Skating Arena, Rt. 85, Marlborough. Rides, games, food, attractions, free admission and free parking.

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