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There is still time to participate in this year's virtual Turkey Trot 5K. Run your own 5K, any where, any time. All you have to do is make sure your time is submitted to Racewire by November 30. More information and the link to register can be found here.
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Spend your early release days getting ready for the holidays! We will have holiday themed crafts, gift making, and games. Come be inspired by nature and have a day filled with fun on Wednesday, December 2 and/or Wednesday, December 9! (New crafts offered on each day). We will also have time to visit our favorite animal friends! Register now.
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Welcome back to Molly’s Apothecary’s Ladies Night Out! Enjoy a fun, social evening of customizing wonderful bath and body products, such as bath salts, sugar scrub, lotion and some melt and pour soap projects. Everyone will take home a goody bag of full size products. There are still openings for the December 10th class. Register here.
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The Medway Community Education Department is pleased to offer After School Programs in November and December for students at McGovern School, Burke-Memorial School and Medway Middle School. We are offering a variety of Online and In Person programs for students in Grades K-8. More information and a link to register can be found here.
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Join us on Monday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. for a WEBINAR on Exploring Regular COVID-19 Testing for Students. We encourage families to attend the webinar so that we can gather information about community interest. Pre-registration is required. Register here:
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A reminder that the state of MA now requires all students receive the influenza vaccination by December 31, for the 2020-2021 influenza season. If you have any questions, you are asked to reach out to your child's school nurse.
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The Medway Police Association is "In Pursuit of Presents". A no-contact drop-off site has been set up in the rear lot of the Medway Police Department which is located at 315 Village Street. New, unwrapped gifts can be placed in the storage container (labeled "gift box") 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This weekend (Saturday, Nov. 21 & Sunday, Nov. 22) we will be at Ocean State Job Lot in the Medway Plaza on Main Street from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All donations will be delivered to the Santa Foundation. More information here.
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Medway Christmas Parade/Rolling Rally to be held on Saturday, November 28. Although things will look a bit different, we are looking forward to "rolling-in" the holiday season in a safe manner. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please note, this year there will NOT be a formal event at Choate Park/Thayer Homestead and consequently, there will be NO fireworks. Families are asked to follow all social distancing protocols and to NOT gather together in larger groups. Please remember to wear a mask. Parade route.
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Medway Parks and Recreation has made special arrangements with the elves at the North Pole to accept mail for delivery to Santa. Have your kids write Letters to Santa Claus and they will get a letter from him in return! Drop off letters between November 16 - December 13 in the North Pole Mailbox located in front of the IDE House, 158 Main Street. More details.
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Light the Route for this year’s Christmas Parade/Rolling Rally. With no fireworks or gathering planned this year, Medway Parks and Recreation and the Town of Medway, MA are encouraging residents to decorate their houses and yards along the parade route to get into the holiday spirit. Awards will be presented to outstanding houses. The parade starts at the high school, left onto Milford street, follow to Franklin Street, take a left onto Village Street, left onto to Holliston Street and a left onto Main street, ending at Choate. The parade is on Saturday, November 28 starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Medway Parks and Recreation has multiple Virtual Escape Classes for you over the coming months: Snapology (Grades 3-5) will be held on
December 1 from 3:30 – 4:30.
Jedi Masters (Star Wars) will be held on December 2 from 4:00 -5:00, and Harry Potter: Magic Rooms and Secret Passages (Grades 1-4) will be held on December 3 from 4:00 -5:00. Find out more information about each of these classes and register using this link.
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Do you enjoy decking the Halls? You could be the winner of Medway’s Great Holiday Light Fight. To participate in this ALL- OUT- LIGHT- FIGHT contest register below.
Light displays should be lit up and ready for our judges viewing on December 10th from 6pm-9pm. Judges will use the following categories when deciding on a winner: holiday spirit, use of lights, and overall design. The winner will be awarded a trophy and most importantly bragging rights. Participants will have an option of adding their address to the list of Holiday light displays from the month of December.Register to participate in the contest here.
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Volunteer Opportunities/Donations
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Many people have reached out asking how they can help our food pantries: Medway Village Church Food Pantry & Mahan Circle Food Pantry.
Monetary donations are currently being accepted.
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170 Village Street
Medway, MA 02053
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600 Mahan Circle
Medway, MA 02053
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