Events

Milton Library Foundation Author Talk with Larry Tye

Author Larry Tye will read from his new book, New York Times bestseller, “Satchel: the Life and Times of an American Legend.” The book is a biography of Satchel Paige, the most sensational pitcher ever to throw a baseball. This event is the first in a four-part Author series, sponsored by the Milton Library Foundation.

WHEN:  Oct. 6th @ 7:00pm

WHERE: Keys Community Room / Milton Public Library / Milton, MA

A gift of a memory: Writing Workshop

Friends Sponsored Workshop: Writing a Memory as A Gift

This year, give a written memory as a unique gift to family and friends. A 500 to 750-word recollection is sure to be treasured. Sometimes a well-written personal experience can lead to publication. Where to start? Suzette Martinez Standring will guide writers in a workshop on Thursday, October 1 from 10 am to 12 noon in the Keys Community Room, Lower Level at the Milton Public Library. Admission is free. Suzette Standring is the award-winning author of The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists. Visit www.readsuzette.com

For more information contact Contact: Suzette Martinez Standring   617-322-1420   suzmar@comcast.net

WHERE:  Keys Community Room / Milton Public Library / Milton, MA

WHEN:  Sept. 30th @ 10:00am

Blue Hills Trail Maintenance Event

Help maintain the trails! Wear sturdy boots, long pants and work gloves and bring at least one quart of water. You may also want to consider bringing sunscreen and bug spray.Pre-registration is not required.

Meet: Houghton’s Pond main parking lot on Hillside Street in Milton. RSVP: trailwork@FriendsoftheBlueHills.org.

WHEN Saturday 10/3 from 9:00am to 1:0pm

Milton Police Department Cadet Exam (filing deadline 10/19)

MILTON POLICE DEPARTMENT CADET EXAMINATION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
Milton Police Chief Richard G. Wells Jr. announces that applications are now being accepted for the position of Milton Police Cadet. The examination is open to all Milton
residents as well as non-resident minority and female candidates between the ages of 18–22.
Application packets are available at Milton Police Headquarters, 40 Highland St., Milton, MA 02186.

DUTIES: Dispatch Police, Fire and other emergency units Answer 911 calls Maintain and file records, Prepare routine reports

BENEFITS: Salary $14.21 – $16.03 per hour
Health and Dental Coverage
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits
Full and Part-time Positions Available
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in law
enforcement.
2. Applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
3. Applicant must have a valid Massachusetts drivers
license.
4. Applicant should be in general good health.
FILING DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
EXAMINATION DATE:
Saturday, October 24, 2009

Children’s Author/Illustrator Peter Reynolds

Come and visit with Peter Reynolds, best selling local author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books, including The dot, and the popular Judy Moody series. Peter urges readers and listeners “to be creative…find their voice, be brave about expressing it – and be inspired to use their gifts to “make their mark’.” Free tickets to the event are available in the Children’s Room – admission by ticket only.

Contact: Children’s room   617-898-4957

WHERE:  Children’s Room, Milton Public Library

WHEN:  Monday, September 21 @ 7:00pm

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Update

Swine flu or H1N1 , has dominated the headlines this year. With another flu season approaching, what does the medical community know about this pandemic, and what can you do to keep yourself healthy? How serious is this disease? And will it get worse? Join Milton Hospital Infection Prevention Manager, Judy Menard, R.N. and hear the latest information on this public health concern.

WHERE:  Negroni Education Center, Milton Hospital

WHEN:  September 22 @ 6:30pm

Workshop: Writing a Memory as a Gift

Friends Sponsored Workshop: Writing a Memory as A Gift This year, give a written memory as a unique gift to family and friends. A 500 to 750-word recollection is sure to be treasured. Sometimes a well-written personal experience can lead to publication.

Where to start?

Suzette Martinez Standring will guide writers in a workshop on Thursday, October 1 from 10 am to 12 noon in the Keys Community Room, Lower Level at the Milton Public Library. Admission is free. Suzette Standring is the award-winning author of The Art of Column Writing: Insider Secrets from Art Buchwald, Dave Barry, Arianna Huffington, Pete Hamill and Other Great Columnists. Visit www.readsuzette.com

WHERE: Keys Community Room / Miton Public Library

Suffolk Resolves Open House

The Suffolk Resolves will hold an open house.

WHEN:  Sunday, October 4th from 1:00 – 4:0 pm

WHERE: The Suffolk Resolves House of course. 1370 Canton Ave / Milton MA

There will be a tribute and exhibit on Mrs. Hannah Ayer, who move the SRH almost 60 years ago. Members of hte 9th Regiment will also be on hand.

Fest ‘O Fall @ Trailside Museum

Fest ‘O Fall at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Celebrate the autumn season at Mass Audubon’s Trailside Museum 8th Annual Fest ‘O Fall. Kids of all ages are welcome to join in the fall family fun. Live animal presentations, pumpkin painting, yard sale and more!

Admission to benefit Trailside Museum!

Call (617) 333-0690 for more info.

$1/ Mass Audubon Member, $4/ Non Member adult,  $2.50/ Non Member child.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday
October 10, 11 and 12
10 am – 4:30 pm