Thursday, November 15, 2012
Celebrate the American Cancer Society's 37th Annual Great American Smokeout by planning or encouraging others to quit smoking.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is submitted to Stoughton Patch by OASIS. OASIS (Organizing Against Substances In Stoughton) partners with a diverse group of people and agencies that offer various support for: families, education in schools, policy development and after-school programs. *** Thursday, November 16, marked the American Cancer Society’s 37th Great American Smokeout. The annual event raises awareness around the harms of tobacco use and encourages users to quit, for at least one day, with the hope that they will plan to quit for good. Quitting smoking improves your health, no matter how long you have smoked. Quitting tobacco can be hard, but there are ways to make it easier. If you’re thinking about quitting, here are some ways to …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The SHS volleyball team had its annual "Dig for the Cure" fundraising match with Sharon Friday night in Stoughton, with the Black Knights raising more than $4,000 for the American Cancer society and beating Sharon to earn a postseason berth.
Before the Stoughton High volleyball team even stepped on to the court Friday night the Black Knights were already winners, having secured more than $4,000 in donations for the American Cancer Society through fundraising efforts. But, on the court, the Black Knights were winners too, sweeping Sharon 25-16, 25-19, 25-17, picking up their ninth win of the season, and with it clinching a berth in the postseason state tournament for the second consecutive season and for just the second time in the program's five year history. Stoughton is now 9-4 on the season. In the win over Sharon, Emma Zuk had 19 assists, 8 digs, and 11 service points; Jalen Joseph had 19 service points and 5 aces; Kayla Motley had 9 kills and 6 blocks; and Nicole Daniels …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Freeze Warning Issued for Stoughton Area; Stoughton High Volleyball to "Dig for a Cure"; South Elementary School Pumpkin Patch; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Freeze Warning Issued for Stoughton Area With temperatures forecast to drop below freezing in the overnight hours Friday into Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the area, in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. Below freezing temperatures and widespread frost will kill sensitive vegetation, and it should deal a blow to the mosquito population, curbing the EEE threat many towns in the area have dealt with since July. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-50s Friday, with temperatures falling to the low 30s in the overnight hours. The high is expected to be in the…
Thursday, October 11, 2012
The SHS volleyball team recently led a 5K fundraising walk for the American Cancer Society and will continue its charitable efforts with a "Dig for the Cure" fundraising match Oct. 12 at home. Take a look at pictures from the walk in the media gallery.
Led by the efforts of Stoughton High volleyball coach Ken Gay, the volleyball team, with an assist from the Stoughton High Student Council, recently organized a 5K fundraising walk for the American Cancer Society. In what has become an annual event, dozens of students (with a great showing of SHS student-athletes), teachers, coaches and parents gathered Saturday, Sept. 29 at Stoughton High on a damp morning to take part in the 3.1-mile walk. Just a couple of days before the start of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many came to the walk decked out in pink. The walk raised a little of $1,700, Gay said, with walkers asked to donate $5 to participate and the Student Council selling baked goods and pink t-shirts which read "…
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Stoughton Restaurant Celebrates 7 Years; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; Stoughton High Volleyball to "Dig for a Cure"; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Restaurant Celebrates 7 Years Foley's Backstreet Grille on Pearl St. in Stoughton has been celebrating its 7th anniversary this week by offering its customers anniversary specials. Foley's has one more $10 special on Thursday. Every customer who comes in this week will also receive a $7 gift certificate towards a future visit. Check the restaurant's Facebook page for details. Foley's is open from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 2. Stoughton High Volleyball to "Dig for a Cure" For the third consecutive season, the Stoughton High volleyball team and the Sharon High volleyball team will meet in a "Dig for the Cure" match, …
Monday, October 1, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in your Stoughton and Massachusetts.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in Stoughton and beyond: Friday, Oct. 12, the Stoughton High volleyball team will host Sharon in the two school's annual "Dig for the Cure" match (takes place at the Stoughton High gym). Proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society. The freshmen play at 4 p.m., the JV play at 5 p.m. and the varsity play at 6 p.m. Click on the following link for a list of "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walks in Massachusetts. The third annual Party in Pink Zumbathon will be held in Dedham on Oct. 13. One hundred percent of the …
Friday, September 28, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Joe Dawe Night at the Stoughton High Football Game; "5 For the Cure" Fundraising Walk; National Coffee Day; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Joe Dawe Night at the Stoughton High Football Game Joe Dawe, longtime principal of the North Elementary School (now Dawe School) and PA announcer at Stoughton High football games, will be honored at Friday night's home game vs. Mansfield. The game starts at 7 p.m. and features the 3-0 Stoughton High Black Knights hosting the 2-1 Mansfield Hornets. Last season, Stoughton upset Mansfield on the road, 8-0. Can the Black Knights make it two in a row vs. the Hornets? Just like last season's game, rain is in the forecast for Friday night. For a preview of the game, click here. Regular admission to the game is $6 for …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Stoughton Recycling Center/Transfer Station on the Move; Grocery Deals on Stoughton Patch; Bingo at the Senior Center; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Recycling Center/Transfer Station on the Move The following is a message from the Stoughton DPW: Effective, Saturday, September 29, 2012, the Recycling Center will have moved from its current location adjacent to BJ's to 100 Page Street (same driveway for the Stoughton Landfill and C & D Facility, which is the same site as the old Transfer Station.). The Recycling Center will continue to be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will accept metal household appliances, tvs and computer monitors, propane tanks as well as newspaper, cardboard and other recycling materials. There is also a drop off …
Monday, June 11, 2012
Two Stoughton moms, recently struck by cancer, are taking to the Walpole High School track on June 15 and 16 to demonstrate their support for the American Cancer Society at this year’s 2012 Relay For Life of Greater Norwood.
Stoughton moms Theresa Stanley and Tracy NewBorn became acquainted with one another when their daughters became best friends back in kindergarten at the Dawe Elementary School. Their daughters, now 10 years old, are no longer their only common bond. Theresa and Tracy now share the unfortunate task of facing cancer head-on. In fact, they were diagnosed just months apart from one another. Tracy received her diagnosis of breast cancer last June and in October Theresa learned of her kidney cancer. Tracy explains, “When I was diagnosed Theresa was always emailing me positive things, then when she was diagnosed it was such a shock.” A visibly emotional Theresa said “we really became close.” While the two fought their battles, they found “the…
Friday, June 1, 2012
Stoughton Youth Commission Looking to Help Park St. Fire Victims; National Donut Day; Yard Sale to Raise Money for American Cancer Society; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Youth Commission Looking to Help Park St. Fire Victims The Town of Stoughton's Youth Commission, through the Stoughton Youth Resources, is looking to help the families displaced by the May 1 fire on Park St., which significantly damaged the multi-unit residence. The Stoughton Youth Commission will be collecting donations (gift cards, checks, cash) until June 1, and then will be dispersing these donations to the families on June 4. For more information, click here. 2. National Donut Day To celebrate National Donut Day on June 1, Dunkin Donuts is giving away a FREE donut with the purchase of any beverage (…
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