RTN Federal holds Walk Home for the Homeless

Nearly 200 walkers, volunteers and staff participated in RTN Federal Credit Unions seventh annual Walk Home for the Homeless. The 5K walk events took place simultaneously in three locations Danvers Rail Trail, Dorchester Park and Waltham Common. Each walk began with an opening program featuring remarks from local officials, and senior executives from the credit union and the coalition. Walk Home funds are collected through the RTN GoodWorks Foundation and donated to help homeless teens and families in Danvers, Dorchester and Waltham, and support the work of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. RTN has raised more $140,000 since the inception of Walk Home in 2011. With these funds, 367 children have received a new bed of their own through A Bed for Every Child, 15,568 articles of clothing have been distributed to homeless youth through the Teen Closet and 720 new t-shirts, sweatshirts and weather outerwear has filled the Teen Closet.

Legislative Breakfast announced

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold the Legislative Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 21 at the Charles F. Minney VFW Post 3329, 16 S. Main St., Millbury. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. To register: administrator@blackstonevalley.org 508-234-9090.

Womens Empowerment Luncheon announced

The Womens Empowerment Luncheon featuring Carol Ann Morse will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at 110 Grill, 171 Commonwealth Road, Wayland. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for nonmembters. Morses journey to creating the Jarfette Jacket Scarf began when she was just 4, learning how to sew on a single treadle machine. Frustrated to find something to cover her arms whilst wearing a sleeveless dress, she designed a jacket scarf so she would have sleeves. On a whim, she inserted one sleeve into the other and realized that the jacket scarf could convert into 9 styles. When she added magnetic buttons to keep it in place, the 9 style, patent pending, Jarfette jacket scarf was born. Morse will share her personal story of entrepreneurship with the MetroWest Chamber Women's Empowerment group.

Northborough Crossing to host Cinema Under the Stars

Those interested can enjoy free family-friendly features at Northborough Crossing, 9012 Shops Way, with the centers Summertime Cinema Under the Stars on June 16, July 14 and Aug. 25, with interactive activities starting at 6 p.m. and feature films at sunset (8:15 p.m. on June 16 and July 14; and 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25). Recent releases will include everything superheros to animation. For information: http://northboroughcrossing.com.

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MetroWest Business Briefs for June 16, 2017 - MetroWest Daily News