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Project Homeless Connection Resource Event

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 11:22am

Fall River Residents Receive Portuguese Heritage Award

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 8:17am

On Tuesday, June 2 at the Statehouse on Beacon Hill 16 residents of Massachusetts were honored with the Portuguese Heritage Award. Among them, three are residents of Fall River; Irene Orlando, Chair of the Boys & Girls Club Board of the Directors, Robert Martins of Robert's Tuxedo, and Manual Alves a long time volunteer of the Santo Christo Church. The Award was given to Portuguese-Americans' who have taken the time to serve and help their community.

Expired Drug Return

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 8:37am

An expired drug return program will take place Saturday, June 19th, 1pm - 4pm at the Blessed Trinity Parish Hall, 1340 Plymouth Avenue; at the corner of Winthrop Street. The lead sponsor for this event is the Bold Coalition. Co-sponsors include Mayor William Flanagan, Police Chief Racine and the Fall River Community Pharmacies. There is a large parking lot adjacent to the hall and the location is 100% handicap accessible. People are able to return expired or unused prescriptions, over the counter medicine, and used insulin syringes in sharps containers or sturdy disposal containers.

Help the Milford Youth Center

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 8:49am

Ira Toyota of Milford has agreed to donate $2,500 to the Milford Youth Center if the Ira Toyota Facebook Fan Page receives 1,000 fans. The Milford Youth Center is a part of the SCI network. Jen Ward is the SCI AmeriCorps Member at the Milford Youth Center. This is a simple way to get some funding for the youth of Massachusetts. To help the Milford Youth Center reach their goal click here and "Like" the Ira Toyota of Milford Page.

Peace Pole Planting Day - UPDATED!

Submitted by Deborah Orlando on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 11:13am

On Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at Griffin Park, the Corky Row Peace Pole will be planted at Griffin Park to symbolize the Peace Poles that will be planted throughout the City of Fall River. Due to the inclement weather predicted for the day the ceremony will now be held a the Corky Row Club, 603 Third Street. There are over 40 Peace Poles being planted in the city. Representatives from agencies planting Peace Poles will be there to inform us of the languages on their Peace Pole and where they will be planted.

A Peace Pole is a handcrafted monument that displays the message and prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth" on each of it's four sides, usually in different languages. The Peace Poles in Fall River serve as a visual reminder that the city is working towards Peace. 

The first Peace Pole was planted by Mayor Will Flanagan at Government Center Center on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010. 

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