First of all I wanted to thank all my friends, business associates and clients that took time out of the final weekend of their summer on Labor Day weekend to attend my Cancer Fundraiser. I can't even explain to you how much it meant to me to see all of you (some of you I hadn't seen in 10 years) and help me raise money for a cause that I personally experience 3 years ago. All the families I met during my 24 weeks of Cancer treatment, that lost a family member to this deadly disease is why I put together this Cancer Fundraiser. I personally had 7 months of cancer treatment that included surgery to my face to remove the cancerous tumor from my sinus cavity. Then proton radiation to this area 5 days a week for 8 weeks (now I dont have to shave my Armenian mono-brow anymore plus it is good as a plumber that I lost all sense of smell...LOL!). Finally the chemo for 8 weeks where I lost 30 lbs and all my hair (I need to lose 10 lbs anyway...LOL!). During all this time, I met so many families that lost a family member to this deadly disease. It was the loss of the innocent children that got to me the most since they never got to experience life with their first Christmas, their prom, their first LOVE, Marriage and ultimately the joy of having their own kids. Believe me when I say that I know how lucky I am! I have never even had any of the side effects that were supposed to be the results of such strong dosages of proton radiation to my face for example: The radiation memory which is supposed to turn the my left cheek and nose into a red blotch if I am in the sun even for just 5 minutes...Nothing! I was supposed to have vision side effects and chronic head aches since the tumor was up against my optic nerve and they had to remove it with surgery and then radiate that entire area...Nothing! I was supposed to have root damage to my teeth since the other side of the tumor was up all the roots of my teeth on that side of my mouth and they had to remove it with surgery and then radiate that entire area...Nothing! Even the doctors can't explain why I have avoided these side affects since it happens to almost 100 of their patients that have proton radiation to their face along with the surgery that close to optic nerves and teeth roots....! I can't help but get the feeling that I was spared all this for a reason! I feel strongly that the reason was because I was meant to help raise money through all the good people I have met in my extremely social life. Several of these people are in a position to instantly make any Cancer Fundraiser that I could be part of or run myself a success since they own promotion companies that throw large events (typically for 500) for various causes including Cancer. Long story short I tried to put together a last minute Cancer Fundraiser this past weekend at the Carey Mansion on the ocean in Newport, RI. The fact is that we started putting this together less than 3 weeks before Labor Day weekend when the opportunity to use this mansion was made available to me since I know the owners. The problem was that everyone I know already had other plans for this holiday weekend. These plans included going to Nantucket, the Hamptons, Block Island or at family BBQ's and also a friends Cape Cod wedding for the weekend and so these friends could not attend my Cancer Fundraiser. It also didnt help that there was a hurricane on Friday so all my friends with boats/yachts were busy securing their boats or literally taking them out of the water...! Many of these friends have lost a mother/father/brother or other loved one/close friend. So what I am doing is giving them the opportunity to donate either through this online auction of the remaining items from the auction we had at the Cancer Fundraiser with authentically signed sports collectibles from Boston Sports along with restaurant gift certificates from the Atlantic Beach Club inside restaurant (No JK, DR. Mike, and G-Money, Mr. O'Malley you can't use this gift certificate for drinks outside at the ABC...LOL!) and H2O water front restaurant in Newport! Please take the time to donate to our cause which is to help fund the research that is necessary to some day find a cure for this deadly disease. To donate go to this fundraiser event link: http://mikegcancerfundraiser.eventbrite.com/
For those of you that actually came to the Cancer Fundraiser and neglected to donate after enjoying the OPEN Bars, Catered Food, the DJ from Boston and of course the playboy models that were body painted this is your opportunity to DONATE...! Please donate what ever you can in this tough economic time (even just $25) for this purpose of finding new ways to fight this disease to save lives and the hope of some day finding a cure...!
Call me if you have any questions about this foundation. We will be providing pictures and an explanation of the authentically signed Boston/New England sports memorabilia that remains from the Cancer Fundraiser at the Carey Mansion!
When: Sep 7, 2010 1 PM to Sep 13, 2010 8 PM Where: Michael Garabedian in Melrose, Massachusetts Cost: Cancer Fundraiser Sports Collectibles & Newport Restaraunt Auctions along with Donations
NOTE: RESCHEDULED due to Possible Inclement Weather. New date, reflected above, is 11 Spetember 2010. For our first meetup, lets go with a 3-cache trip in Virginia Woods, just west of Spot Pond in Malden. There is a parking lot at N 42� 27.427 W 071� 05.179 off Pond st in Stoneham between Woodland Rd and Lynn Fells Parkway/Fellsway East. There are three caches in the Virginia Woods area, with many more in the greater wood east of Spot Pond. For this meetup, let's plan on seeking: Virginia Wood Cache http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC20W6T Virginia Wood Gas Saver http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC23FHT Beer Will Change the World http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC25KKX I look forward to meet you there! Kids and families are welcome. My 10 yr olds son will likely be joining me on this adventure.
When: Sep 11, 2010 8 AM Where: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08 )
Official Website:EMARC 5K Race Walk Location: 497 Main Street, Melrose, MA, 02176
The Marathon Sports EMARC 5K Sunday, September 12th, 2010 10:00am
A fast, relatively flat dash through the streets of downtown Melrose, and the official kickoff to the annual Melrose Victorian Fair.
About the Arc: EMARC is a nonprofit organization which assists children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Founded in 1954, they annually help 900 people from over a dozen area communities with services including residential support, vocational training, and community job placement.
About the Race: The 16th Annual EMARC 5K acts as the kickoff for the annual Melrose Victorian Fair. Proceeds from the run benefit EMARC recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities.
When: Sep 12, 2010 12 AM to Sep 12, 2010 12 AM Where: Postal code 02176, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts Cost: 5k 10:00 AM $20.00 Overall and Top M+F per age group Walk 10:05 AM $20.00 Kid's Mile (Under-13) 09:30 AM $0.00 (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00 )
**Update*** I'm thrilled there are so many new members! There looks to be a decent amount of people coming so what I would like to do is have this be a more relaxed, meet and greet so we can all get acquainted. I just don't think we can dedicate enough time for an actual demo - but if folks are super excited about needle felting I can do one for the next meetup and that will give me some time to organize some materials for everyone. I will bring a supply list and a few tools to show people what they need to needle felt along with an example of needle felting on reup'd material. How does that sound? How about a needle felting demo? I can bring some tools and basic info - and we can get acquainted. No fee just bring yourself and if you have any tools great. I have some roving to share and some felt. More details later.
When: Sep 14, 2010 7 PM Where: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19 )
Join us at Starbucks in Melrose from 7:30-9:00 pm for the next Knit A Bit meetup! (This group meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday.) New and experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome!
When: Sep 15, 2010 7 PM Where: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19 )
Keurig Founder to Speak at Next NSWIB Meeting Date: September 16, 2010 Time: Check in 7-7:30 am, Breakfast 7:30-9am Location: Danversport Yacht Club Speaker: Christopher Stevens, Founder of KEURIG Topic: Dreams Can Come True Price: $25.00 Member, $30.00 Non Member Sponsor: The Daily Item Registration Required: For information and registration contact: Lisa Honka, Membership Coordinator & Community Liaison at [masked] Reservations are due by Noon on September 14th to Lisa. Members who do not make a reservation by that date and time will be charged the guest rates. Sorry no exceptions. No shows will be billed. This meeting is a great way for NSWIB meetup members to meet other professional women next month and we hope that you will join us.
When: Sep 16, 2010 7 AM Where: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07 )
Revolution Prep group courses give students techniques and strategies to conquer the Math, Reading and Writing sections of the SAT Reasoning Test. Group Course Highlights: * 6+ comprehensive classes * 5+ full-length proctored practice exams * Meets on local high school campuses * Classes average around 15 students * Personalized, targeted homework * The best instructors * Test Zone strategies * Score improvement guarantee The classroom course is comprised of two major components: interactive lectures and practice exams. During the lectures, our instructors review crucial math, reading and writing skills as well as test-taking techniques for each problem type that will allow students to recognize and attack every question on the SAT. Students are also given five practice exams that simulate the official SAT as closely as possible. Each week, students receive detailed feedback and analysis of their practice exams, including specific essay comments targeting the areas that need to be improved. This experience gives students the confidence and comfort level to perform their best on test day.
When: Sep 25, 2010 12 AM to Nov 4, 2010 12 AM Where: Postal code 02176, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00 )
The Hybrid program combines the foundation of our full group course with 4 hours of individualized one-on-one instruction from a private tutor. Hybrid Program Highlights * Full Group Course plus 2 two-hour one-on-one tutoring sessions * Includes free access to our Online SAT Course, a $299 value * Meets on local high school campuses (tutoring is in-home) * Classes average around 15 students * Innovative technology * The best instructors * Test Zone strategies * Score improvement guarantee The Hybrid is perfect for students who enjoy the social atmosphere of a group course, but could also benefit from some extra one-on-one attention. In addition to the 6 lectures and 5 practice exams of the six-week group course, hybrid students schedule 2 two-hour sessions directly with a tutor during a time that fits their schedule. Tutors review students' practice exams to create a customized curriculum that focuses on each student's problem areas to maximize score improvement.
When: Sep 25, 2010 12 AM to Nov 4, 2010 12 AM Where: Postal code 02176, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00 )
Melrose JazzFest is in its fourth year of presenting professional jazz concerts in the beautiful setting of historic Memorial Hall in Melrose, all for the low, low ticket price of $15 for adults and $8 for seniors, kids, and students.
The event grew from the fact that there is a cluster of jazz musicians who live in Melrose, many of whom are associated with Berklee College of Music in Boston. It seemed wrong not to gather these musicians together and get them on stage, doing what they love to do -- perform!
They, in turn, invited their friends from the Boston area to join them and -- voila! -- a great jazz festival was born.
MJF traditionally includes a presentation designed to introduce children to jazz. This year, Ricardo Monzon and Stan Strickland return with their terrific Jazz4Kids, beginning at 2:00 PM. Their interactive extravaganza guarantees that all the kids in the audience will jiving to the music.
Anchoring the production and performing at 3:30 PM is the Melrose JazzCollective: Bruce Gertz on bass; Joe Mulholland on piano; Ken Cervenka on trumpet; Bill Reynolds on drums; Tim Miller on guitar; Joining them will be Donna McElroy offering the power and passion of her unique vocal styling.
Headliner for JazzFest 2010, at 5:30 PM, will be the Kenny Hadley Big Band, known as a powerful 16-piece band that delivers choice material from the American Songbook. Joining them will be vocalist Amanda Carr, hailed by noted jazz critic Nat Hentoff as "a true jazz singer in a time of wannabes."
There will be a dance floor available and professionals on hand to help novice dancers get the hang of it.
All THREE concerts are yours for ONE ticket price: $15 for adults and $8 for seniors, kids, and students. Come for one, two, or all three concerts.
NOTE: No one under 2 years old will be admitted.
When: Oct 3, 2010 12 AM to Oct 3, 2010 12 AM Where: Memorial Hall Melrose in Melrose, Massachusetts Cost: $8.00 - $15.00 (Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00 )
Join us at Starbucks in Melrose from 7:30-9:00 pm for the next Knit A Bit meetup! (This group meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday.) New and experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome!
When: Oct 6, 2010 7 PM Where: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19 )
Join us at Starbucks in Melrose from 7:30-9:00 pm for the next Knit A Bit meetup! (This group meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday.) New and experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome!
When: Oct 20, 2010 7 PM Where: Melrose, Massachusetts, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19 )
Melrose Symphony Orchestra presents: Beethoven: Egmont, Op. 84; Stravinsky: Firebird Suite (1919); Brahms: Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op. 102 "Double"
When: Nov 6, 2010 8 PM Where: Memorial Hall Melrose in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20 )
Melrose Symphony Orchestra presents: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Op. 71; Waldteufel: Les patineurs, Op. 183; Davis: The Little Drummer Boy "Carol of the Drum"; Anderson: A Christmas Festival; Holcombe...
When: Dec 10, 2010 8 PM Where: Memorial Hall Melrose in Melrose, Massachusetts (Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20 )
Melrose Symphony Orchestra presents: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker, Op. 71; Waldteufel: Les patineurs, Op. 183; Davis: The Little Drummer Boy "Carol of the Drum"; Anderson: A Christmas Festival; Holcombe...
When: Dec 11, 2010 8 PM Where: Memorial Hall Melrose in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20 )
Kaplan's Complete SAT Prep: Classroom course is our most popular prep option for students prepping for the SAT. Considering PSAT or ACT prep as well? What Makes Complete SAT Prep: Classroom Course Unique? - The most Personalized Prep: a custom study plan based on your needs - Unmatched Expertise: our expert teachers use dynamic lesson plans to customize classroom sessions - The Ultimate in Convenience: many convenient class options and locations - The Best Guarantee: higher score guaranteed or your money back The Kaplan Difference Watch the videos at the right to learn how the Kaplan difference can work for you.
When: Jan 30, 2011 12 AM to May 1, 2011 12 AM Where: Postal code 02176, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00 )
Kaplan's Complete SAT Prep: Classroom course is our most popular prep option for students prepping for the SAT. Considering PSAT or ACT prep as well? What Makes Complete SAT Prep: Classroom Course Unique? - The most Personalized Prep: a custom study plan based on your needs - Unmatched Expertise: our expert teachers use dynamic lesson plans to customize classroom sessions - The Ultimate in Convenience: many convenient class options and locations - The Best Guarantee: higher score guaranteed or your money back The Kaplan Difference Watch the videos at the right to learn how the Kaplan difference can work for you.
When: Mar 3, 2011 12 AM to Apr 26, 2011 12 AM Where: Postal code 02176, United States in Melrose, Massachusetts (Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00 )
Melrose Symphony Orchestra presents: Supp: Die schne Galatea; Gandolfi: Double Concerto for Bassoon and Clarinet; Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 2 in C minor, Op. 17 "Little Russian"
When: Mar 5, 2011 8 PM Where: Memorial Hall Melrose in Melrose, Massachusetts (Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20 )
