ICE NEWSLETTER "Your Community Online" July 19, 2007

Valley Fundraising Northbridge Education Foundation ICE announces it newest program - ICE Gives Back. ICE is a program designed to give back to the community. Whether  promoting events and programs, advertising, or direct support, ICE is here to help. ICE's first mission is the Northbridge Education Foundation. The NEF is an independent, community-based organization established to raise funds to offset the cost of funding the activities, clubs and sports in the Northbridge Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade 12. Programs will be funded through NEF grants. Don't miss this fun event! To give back, ICE  will  commit 50% of classified advertising income from June, July, and August to the Northbridge Education Foundation. You can help also - by listing items in the ICE Classifieds. For more information about the Northbridge Education Foundation contact 508-234-6368. Preserve your family's pictures and memories for generations to enjoy. Contact me today to find out how! Tina Keene Independent Consultant 2036 Quaker Street Northbridge, MA 01534 508-234-6769 tmkeene@charter.net ICE Classifieds www.ice-blackstonevalley.com Have you tried the most affordable classified advertising in Blackstone Valley? Check out ICE Classifieds - only $5 for two weeks per listing! Let ICE help YOU! Join ICE's Mailing List! Take Me To ICE ICE Calendar of Events ICE Arts & Entertainment ICE Summer Camp Guide Find a Camp About this time every year, many parents wonder what to do with the kids for the summer! Is there a new and different camp program out there? Full day, half day, overnight camp? Creative activities, educational fun, outdoor programs, or a combination?  ICE wants to get all that information in one place for you, so we have  put together a Summer Camp Guide. We have added many more opportunities this week. Let us know what we are missing - thanks! Sales Position  ICE is seeking a Qualified Sales Associate to join the ICE team. This individual should be energetic, creative,  community-oriented and interested in promoting advertising on www.ice-blackstonevalley.com. The schedule is very flexible. The ICE program is the newest, most innovative community program the Valley has ever seen and is growing daily. ICE covers the eleven towns comprising the Blackstone Valley. Please send a letter of interest/resume to info@ice-blackstonevalley.com.

Dear Valley Neighbor: www.ice-blackstonevalley.com is your community online - at your fingertips! The ICE weekly newsletter gives you a taste of what is happening in our valley, but go to the source - go to ICE!  ICE, an affiliate of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce, is your connection to all the Blackstone Valley has to offer. It is Our Community Online. The Valley Ice Cream Tour is underway - Don't forget to VOTE for your favorite! Over 300 votes have been cast to date - make your choice known - take a look! The ICE Calendar of Events has so many fun things to choose from - take a look! Here is what's new on ICE for July 19, 2007... LeClaire Builders & Properties' offers a wonderful home as the Property  of the week! The Wine of the week from Friendly Discount Liquors will be great at a barbecue!  The Pet of the week, from Dog Orphans, couldn't be cuter!  The Recipe of the week is the perfect summer drink! It's not too late for camp! Let the ICE Summer Camp Guide help! Enjoy our Valley this week! The Valley Ice Cream Tour Join ICE as we tour the Valley in search of the perfect scoop! The Valley Ice Cream Tour is moving on this week. Have you voted for your favorite yet - over 300 votes have been placed to date! DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!!! At the end of the summer, ICE will crown a winner! The ICE Valley Ice Cream Tour is moving onto the next stop! Many thanks to the Bangma's Dairy Bar in Uxbridge! ICE is happy to welcome: Swirls & Scoops 68 Worcester Street  in Grafton Map the Valley Ice Cream Tour! Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce SAVE THE DATES!! 5th Annual Blackstone Valley Celtic Festival hosted by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce and Indian Ranch Performance Center July 28, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Indian Ranch, Webster The day long festival will feature music, dance, children's entertainment, food, and a Celtic merchant's village. The festival will be emceed by comedian George Casey, and include the Tulach Ard Pipe Band, Nan Tom Teaimin, Robbie O'Connell, Charlie Zahm, the Worcester Kiltie Pipe Band, Mary McInerney's Irish Step Dancers, Paddy Keenan, and many more, including Celtic Spring, straight from the finals of NBC's, "America's Got Talent" program. For more information contact 508-943-3871. The next Monthly Membership Breakfast will be held on August 8 and on August 16 join the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Night at the Worcester Tornadoes. For more information contact Anne at 508-234-9090 ext. 100. Around Our Valley Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows  July 21 Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard that the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series of stories. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is due to hit bookstores on July 21. A thrill for both children and adults, Harry Potter has captured many imaginations. Even those that have not read each book cover to cover, know that there is great intrigue as to what will ultimately happen in the last chapter. To celebrate this grand occasion, there will be, "Midnight Madness" type parties across our valley as people dressed in costume gather to purchase and then devour the newest book. Higgins Armory is one such place, hosting a weekend event featuring Hogwarts activities and Harry trivia games. Barnes and Noble and Borders stores will also host parties with the highlight at the stroke of midnight being the delivery of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.   In Our Valley The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Foothills Theatre, Worcester  July 18 - 28 The Summer Children's Series at Foothills Theatre in Worcester is staging, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" July 18 to 28. Performances run from Wednesday to Saturday at 10:00 am. Tickets are $10 each. From more information contact 508-754-3314 or Childrens Theatre. Valley Happenings Broad Meadow Brook July 21 and 22 The Massachusetts Audubon Society's Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is full of activities this summer and this weekend is no exception. On Saturday, July 21 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, come find out all there is to know about Dragonflies. The program is designed for ages 8 and up. Then on Sunday, July 22 fro 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, come hike the Blackstone Bikeway and see the latest addition to the Broad Meadow Brook Sanctuary. For more information contact 508-753-6087. Our Valley Schools & Students CONGRATULATIONS to our Valley Students! Millbury High School Honor Roll Sutton High School Honor Roll Uxbridge High School Honor Roll Valley Sports & Recreation 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Race Lake Nipmuc, Mendon July 19 The 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Race at the Mendon Town Beach on Lake Nipmuc will take place on July 19 at 6:30 pm. The event is sponsored by the Mendon Parks & Recreation Department. For more information contact 508-473-3259. Click HERE for Our Community Online