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Announcements


The North Brookfield Historical Society marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of North Brookfield
NB Destination ImagiNation: Quilt and blanket Donation
North Brookfield Youth Baseball Softball Registrations
Brookfield orchards: Gift baskets made to order year round. Great sale for “Utility” quality apples
Adult CPR & First Aid Certification Class CPR & First Aid at Rehabilitative Resources, Inc in Sturbridge, MA
20 Top Tips for Parenting Teenagers by Sue Blaney
Crossroads: Link to area community happenings

Preregistration Required


Silver Tones at the NB Senior Center
2nd Chance Animal Shelter Annual Dinner Auction
March 2012 Programs Offered by Mass Audubon
Valentine Couples Dinner at 1st Cong’l Church of N. Brookfield
February 2012 Programs Offered by Mass Audubon
On-going DOG TRAINING Classes
FREE ~ GED Training Sponsored by YOU, INC in W. Brookfield

Spotlights


New website live for agricultural businesses (Courtesy of the Spencer New Leader)
PROJECT NEW HOPE SERVICES FOR VETERANS
PROJECT NEW HOPE: Information
Food, Clothing, Transportation, and Housing
Legal Services & Advocacy
Disability Services
Unemployment and Job Training
Parenting and Family Support
Massachusetts Mental Health Resources

In the News


NBES gets five grants for curriculum programs
North Brookfield takes 1st Place in “Destination ImagiNation”
Richard Tabby LaBlanc~Quaboag Historical Society’s Lucy Stone Achievement Award recipient
HASTON LIBRARY: NEW BOOKS for YOUNG ADULTS
The Warren Farm & Sugarhouse and Brookfield Orchards were chosen to be destinations for the state's "1,000 Great Places"
NBES finished its 2nd year of math contests: Christy Dever in the top 1 percent nationwide
NB Elementary School sixth-grader Christy Dever received the “Make a Difference Award”
Protect Mass Children \| Support legislation for mandatory sex offender sentencing
North Brookfield Savings Bank to match Heart For Heat donations during the current fundraising drive
Suzanne Yerdon Lewandowski Receives State Unsung Heroine Award

Recurring Events


Boy Scouts Troop 257 Bottle/Can Drive
New Program Music and Movement with Mrs. Coro (1st Thursday every month)
Free Parent/Child Playgroup at the Holden Chapel/Holden Christian Academy
Crafty Christians at the 1st Congregational Church Every Saturday from 10am Noon! Except for 11/5, 12/24 and 12/31/11.
NB Emergency Management Agency (NBEMA) (1st Wednesday of every month)
"COFFEE AND CONNECTIONS" SUPPORT GROUP: Parent/Professional Advocacy League
North Brookfield Food Pantry
CRAFTING GROUP (Christ Memorial Episcopal Church) : 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Haston Library: Passes to Museums
Crafty Christians at the First Congregational Church - Every Saturday morning

Events

Upcoming events

Remembering North Brookfield - Charter Cable Channel 12 all week(Event)(Now)
Warren Domestic Violence Task Force(Event)(1 day)
The Town House Now and Then, every day on Charter Cable Channel 12 (Event)(2 days)
Crafty Christians at the First Congregational Church (Event)(5 days)
Friends of the North Brookfield Playground Annual Spaghetti Supper (Event)(5 days)
Valentine Couples Dinner at 1st Cong’l Church of N. Brookfield (Event)(5 days)
Girl Scout Troop # 30477 and #30390 Pancake Breakfast (Event)(6 days)
Spencer, North & East Brookfield ,Wachusett Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant Council Meeting(Event)(7 days)
Silver Tones at the NB Senior Center (Event)(8 days)
Amasa Walker: Businessman, will be broadcast every day on Charter Cable Channel 12 (Event)(9 days)
Crafty Christians at the First Congregational Church(Event)(12 days)
AA, AL-ANON Sober Dance at the North Brookfield Sportsmen’s Club(Event)(12 days)
The Movie “Courageous” Event at 1st Cong’l Church of N. Brookfield (Event)(13 days)
NBEMA: Emergency Management Agency Presentation for NB Residents (Event)(16 days)
February 22-29: North Brookfield Gas Stations and 1929 Businesses, will be broadcast every day on Charter Cable Channel 12(Event)(16 days)
NBEMA: Emergency Management Agency Lunch and Presentation for Seniors (Event)(16 days)
Crafty Christians at the First Congregational Church (Event)(19 days)
The Billie Anne Luna Memorial Benefit (Event)(20 days)
Happy Birthday, North Brookfield! Celebrate the date of North Brookfield’s official incorporation!(Event)(22 days)
Slide Show: Overview of North Brookfield - will be broadcast every day on Charter Cable Channel 12 (Event)(24 days)
Music and Movement with Mrs. Coro (1st Thursday every month)(Event)(31 days)
Harwood Family History - will be broadcast every day on Charter Cable Channel 12(Event)(31 days)
Cub Scout Pack 128 Pancake Breakfast at the North Brookfield Masons Lodge(Event)(34 days)
The Way We Were 100 Years Ago in the Papers- will be broadcast every day on Charter Cable Channel 12 (Event)(38 days)
The Boston Post Road (March 2002) - will be broadcast every day on Charter Cable Channel 12(Event)(45 days)

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