MATTNOYES.NET - OUT AND ABOUT

DECEMBER 12, 2007 - THE WLNH CHILDREN'S AUCTION, LAKES REGION, NH

This is a fabulous event I'm thrilled to be a part of, year after year. The WLNH Children's Auction is truly a local charity event - everything about it is local, from the donations from Lakes Region businesses to the folks who answer the phones for this telethon auction event to the bidders - residents of the Lakes Region who call in - to the hosts, the behind-the-scenes production crew, and of course, the kids who benefit from the money raised are all from the area, too. The folks at Metrocast and WLNH are kind enough to invite me up year after year, and I'm always truly honored to be a part of just one day for such a great , week long event.

DECEMBER 4, 2007 - COTTAGE STREET SCHOOL, SHARON, MA

What a group! These third graders already know their cloud types - I couldn't stump them! In fact, this remarkably advanced group knew enough to chat about Doppler Radar, knew their water cycle by heart, and shared some fantastic notions of never giving up, and trying hard until you reach your goal. Way to go, gang - and great to see you all!

NOVEMBER 30, 2007 - TENNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, METHUEN, MA

It was a wonderful visit to the Tenney Grammar School as the third and fifth graders met me in the auditorium to go over all sorts of fun weather topics.  Special kudos to the fifth grade classes that have been entering the Weekly Weather Word contest on NECN every week, and getting their names and sentences read!  In fact, they even picked the new word of the week that will be announced Monday morning at 6:51 AM!  Special thanks to State Senator Steve Baddour for setting this second visit up with me (the first was CGS) - and to both Senator Baddour and Methuen Mayor Manzi for treating me to lunch afterward!