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Rachel DeMore Swims for Multiple Sclerosis

By Mike Torosian, Production Coordinator

Rachel DeMore is diving into action to help raise awareness and funds to support individuals with multiple sclerosis by participating in an exciting fundraiser known as Swim for MS.

Rachel is joining volunteers all across the country to organize her own swim activity. Funds raised support the many vital programs and services offered by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.

Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sales

By contributor,

Hopkinton Boy Scout Troup 1 is selling fresh cut Christmas trees again this year. The tree lot behind Colella's Supermarket opens after Thanksgiving, on Saturday, November 30 at 2:00pm. The trees are the fragrant traditional New England Balsam Fir (4-11 ft.) and the dark green, low-shedding, sturdy-branched Fraser Fir (5-12 ft.). The scouts will be selling trees until they are gone.

Hours are Wed 6-8pm, Thurs 4-8pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Boy Scout Christmas Tree Sales

By contributor,

Hopkinton Boy Scout Troup 1 is selling fresh cut Christmas trees again this year. The tree lot behind Colella's Supermarket opens after Thanksgiving, on Saturday, November 30 at 2:00pm. The trees are the fragrant traditional New England Balsam Fir (4-11 ft.) and the dark green, low-shedding, sturdy-branched Fraser Fir (5-12 ft.). The scouts will be selling trees until they are gone.

Hours are Wed 6-8pm, Thurs 4-8pm, Fri 4-9pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Garden Club Donates Wreaths to Project Just Because Families

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Every year the Garden Club decorates Christmas wreaths for Project Just Because to hand out to families with their Thanksgiving dinner.

This year, the club created sixteen wreaths which were gratefully received just in time to provide a special treat for holiday baskets.

The Hopkinton Garden Club sends best wishes to all families for a Happy Thanksgiving.

Garden Club Seeks Entries For National/State Essay and Poetry Contests for 2013-2014

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The Hopkinton Garden Club is encouraging entries from Hopkinton students for the following 2013-2014 National Garden Club contests:

The "High School Essay Contest" is open to all High School students, grades 9-12. The theme for 2013 - 2014 is "Today's Choices Affect Tomorrow's World". A $1,000 National Garden Club Scholarship will be awarded to the National Winner. The second place winner will receive $100.

Proposed Revisions to Transportation Policy EEA

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In the interest of providing you with timely communication regarding proposed revisions to the Hopkinton Public Schools' Transportation Policy (EEA) we invite you to join us for an overview of proposed updates and changes related to bus pass application deadlines and late penalties, childcare scheduling, bus stop switching at the elementary level, and procedures for bus carry-on items. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this important information with you.

DATE: December 5th

LOCATION: Middle School Lecture Hall

TIME: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

2.62 Desire To Inspire Kickoff Run/Walk is Postponed

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Due to the forecast for tomorrow, we are postponing the Hopkinton Middle School 2.62 Desire To Inspire Kickoff Run/Walk. The new date and time is Friday, December 6, 2013 at 12:00P.M. We hope that you will be able to join us for this event. Please feel free to contact me with questions you may have. I can be reached at dpinto@hopkinton.k12.ma.us or 508-497-9830 ext 5264.

Sincerely,

Debra A Pinto
and
The 26.2 Desire To Inspire Advisory Board