5 Things to Know Today

Five Things: Special Education Workshop on Mediation

What Medford should know today, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012.

Here are five things to know today, Wednesday, Dec. 19: 1. Here comes the sun? A slight chance of showers before 3 p.m. in Medford today. Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 47, according to the National Weather Service. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 31. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. 2. Free special education workshop. Tonight at Andrews Middle School from 7-9 p.m., the Medford Special Education PAC and Bureau of Special Education Appeals will hold a free workshop called "Mediation in Special Education: What Is It and How Does it Work?" RSVP to melanie.mclaughlin@comcast.net.  3. Blood drive today. A…

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5 Things to Know Today

Five Things: Community Blood Drive Today

What Medford should know today, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.

Here are five things to know today, Wednesday, Dec. 12: 1. Sunny and chillier. Today will be sunny with a high near 42 according to the National Weather Service. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind. 2. Blood drive at City Hall today. The Medford Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Medford City Hall, is today from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All donors receive a free Chili's appetizer or dessert coupon. 3. Get your December utility bill paid by Patch. Share a photo of your home decorated for the holidays in our Deck the House contest. Twenty-four finalists will have their holiday spirit-spiked electricity bill for the entire month of December (up to $500) paid for by Patch and one Grand Prize …

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Event Spotlight: Holiday Blood Drive at City Hall

For Wednesday, Dec. 14, there will be a holiday blood drive going on from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the City Hall.

In December, all presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert from Chili’s Grill & Bar; prizes are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org. Today's blood drive is at Medford's City Hall from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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Event Spotlight: Holiday Blood Drive

For Monday, Dec. 5 there will be a holiday blood drive at the VFW in Malden.

In December, all presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free appetizer or dessert from Chili’s Grill & Bar; prizes are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash. To make an appointment to donate blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org. Today's blood drive will take place at the VFW (36 Crystal Street) in Malden between 2 and 7 p.m. Click here for a list of more upcoming blood drives in the area.

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Event Spotlight: MBCR, Brigham and Women's Hospital to Host Trainsylvania Train Blood Drive

There is a special Halloween-themed blood drive going on Monday from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. at 100 Legends Way, Boston.

For those of you looking to do a good deed this Halloween, North Station MBCR and Brigham and Women's Hospital are having a special Trainsylvania-themed blood drive Monday. This tounge-in-cheek-themed event will take place on Track 1 at North Station from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Those that give blood will recieve a Halloween long-sleeve T-shirt to help fight off the sudden belch of cold New England weather we are getting. To pre-register and for more information, call 617-222-8229 or email marcia.weaver@mbcr.net. For eligibility questions, contact the BWH Donor Center at 617-732-6288 or email blooddonor@partners.org.

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