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Prudential Stephan supports Boston Food Bank
Each year the Greater Boston Food Bank organizes a holiday meal drive that raises money to provide Thanksgiving meals to people in need. Participants can choose to make a monetary donation, fundraise or form a team of fundraisers. Prudential Stephan Realtors formed an office team in 2012 and raised almost $5,000, which provided close to 300 turkeys for less fortunate families in our community. This feat made Prudential Stephan the third largest fundraiser in the Greater Boston area. The Sudbury real estate office has teamed up again with hopes of raising even more money in 2013. Just $20 will provide five holiday meals. Donations can be made at PrudentialStephan.com. People can also visit Prudential Stephan’s booth outside of Shaw’s Supermarket at 509 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, on Nov. 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
ActiveRx-Westborough offers free ‘Lunch Learn’
ActiveRx-Westborough holds a free “Lunch Learn” educational event on Nov. 16 from noon to 1 p.m. at its Active Aging Center, 24 Lyman St., Suite 140. The event is designed to “educate mature adults on how they can recover 10 or more years of lost strength and function to enable them to live independent and pain-free lives,” ActiveRx stated in a press release. A complimentary lunch and beverages will be served. Reservations are suggested. Those interested can call 508-329-1163.
BOOST to provide advice for safe transfers
BOOST, a program that aims to give caregivers the proper tools to safely move people who use mobility aids, offers advice for safe transfers on Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellesley Senior Center, 219 Washington St. (Rte. 16), Wellesley. The presentation will be led by Juanita Allen Kingsley, director of business development at Century Health Systems in Natick. Register by calling 781-235-3961.
Roof Diagnostics Solar hosts job fair in Natick
Roof Diagnostics Solar (RDS) hosts a free job fair at 89F Washington Ave., Natick, at 2 and 4 p.m. on Nov. 19. At the event, RDS will detail the available roles with the company. Training in all solar fields is available to qualified candidates. RDS management from hiring departments will be on-hand during the fair. RDS recommends that candidates looking for career opportunities bring a resume and arrive prepared for a brief interview session with the applicable hiring manager.
MassKids to hold Prevention Summit in Framingham
Massachusetts Citizens for Children (MassKids), the oldest state-based child advocacy organization in the country, has announced the lineup for its Prevention Summit taking place Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road (Rte. 9 west), Framingham. The lineup includes Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who will highlight the findings of several federal reports that confirm the extent and scope of child sexual abuse. The keynote speaker will be Robert Shoop, a nationally recognized expert in educator leadership and school law who focuses on sexual abuse prevention and risk management. The cost is $195. To register and for more information, visit enoughabuse.org.
Neiman Marcus to offer gift collection in Natick
This year, Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing has curated an exclusive gift collection of 37 gifts, ranging in price from $32 to $1,800. Ten percent of the sales of each of these gifts will benefit Boston Ballet School’s Newton studio. Designers include Chanel, Maison Francis Kurkdijan, Nest, Tom Ford Beauty, John Hardy, Ippolita, Alexis Bittar, Michael Kors, Eddie Borgo, Jonathan Adler, William Yeoward, Monica Rich Kosann, Mrs. John L. Strong, John Derian, Alexander Wang, Moncler, Charlotte Olympia, Alexander McQueen, Tory Burch and Stella McCartney. The collection is available at Neiman Marcus Natick, 310 Speen St., Natick, and online from Nov. 20 to Dec. 24.
NorthStar to hold rink grand opening in Westborough
NorthStar Ice Sports hosts a grand opening event of its Rink C from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 30 at 15 Bridle Lane in Westborough. The event will include free on-ice learn to skate classes, a public skate session, hockey sessions, an outdoor inflatable shootout, a deejay, refreshments, raffles and discounts in its pro shop. For more information, visit northstarfsc.com/Grand-Opening-of-Rink-C.html. NorthStar Ice Sports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of the sports of hockey and figure skating.