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JANUARY 25, 2008 - FAMILY SERVICES FUNDRAISER, LAWRENCE, MA

Arctic air may have enveloped New England on Friday night, but the dancing was HOT at the Family Services Fundraiser at 60 Island Street in Lawrence, MA! Family Services is a fantastic organization devoted to bettering the lives of adults and children, alike, in and around Lawrence through a combination of assistance and education. I was honored to MC the event - a raffle, silent auction with some amazing items (including a Tom Brady signed Pats helmet), and dance instruction highlighted the night. A big hats off to Greg Coles and his dance team (http://www.gregcolesdanceanddrum.com/), who not only provided fantastic instruction in so many types of Latin American dance, but also managed to keep the energy level through the roof for both their own dancers, AND the crowd - packing the dance floor through the night! Uri Berenguer, Red Sox play-by-play announcer for the Spanish Red Sox channel, was also in attendance, and shared some sincere and heartwarming thoughts on Family Services! If you're interested in being a part of Family Services, check out their site at http://www.familyserviceinc.com/

JANUARY 15, 2008 - LINCOLN SCHOOL, WINCHESTER, MA

The fifth graders already had a great weather knowledge base to pull from when I showed up to their classroom, already proficient in the jet stream, precipitation type and the water cycle. We examined some "real world connections" to what they've learned in class, and even delved into what it means to "bust" a forecast - something I try not to do very often! Great to see you, fifth graders!

JANUARY 9, 2008 - NECCO CANDY SWEETHEARTS UNVEILED WITH A WEATHER THEME!

A number of local meteorologists from the Boston television market were on hand for the unveiling of the new slogans on the Sweetheart candy from NECCO at the factory in Revere, Massachusetts. NECCO picks a new theme for their Sweetheart candy slogans every year, and it's a big to-do for the release in January, leading into the Valentine's Day season! Some of my colleagues and I were flattered to be invited to present the newest slogans - yours truly presented "Cloud Nine" so be sure to munch down on a few of those this Valentine's Day! Also in attendance were Pete Bouchard (NBC, Boston), Kevin Lemanowicz (Fox, Boston), Mish Michaels (CBS, Boston) and Mike Wankum (ABC, Boston).

JANUARY 3, 2008 - LYNCH ELEMENTARY, WINCHESTER, MA

The fifth grade was the place to be at the Lynch School in Winchester today!  The kids were ready to learn about all aspects of the weather, and were my first group to see my new storm chaser tornado video - documenting the travels of storm chasers from University meteorology programs across the country, including the University of Massachusetts at Lowell!  I think the video was a hit!