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Events Archive

Saturday, September 30, 2006

National Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Bike Tour

Join the first-ever MIT LL-sponsored bicycle team!

Event Details:

This event offers a choice of a 25-, 50-, or 100-mile routes, starting in Pittsfield, Mass. The 25- and 50-mile routes mostly travel through scenic valleys, while the 100-mile route includes a challenging climb up Mt Greylock. Group hotel rates are available at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pittsfield.

Registration Information:

MIT LL will pay your entry fee and will provide you with a team t-shirt.  The minimum fund requirement is $250.  Funds raised will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

For more information, see the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central New England Chapter web site.

Monday & Tuesday, Starting August 7, 2006

Lincoln Laboratory Community Outreach Food Drive

Don’t let the extra zucchini and tomatoes from your garden go to waste! The produce from over-abundant gardens can now be brought in to Lincoln Laboratory for donation to “Food For Free.” Food For Free is a charitable organization that responds to local hunger by rescuing fresh food that might otherwise go to waste and distributing it within the emergency food system where it can reach those in need. For more information, see the Food For Free web site. Donation boxes are located in the alcove to the left of the Cafeteria entrance (follow the signs). Food donations will be accepted on Monday and Tuesday of every week, beginning 7 August. (Food For Free will pick up the food on Wednesdays.) Non-perishable food (pasta, canned goods, etc.) is also accepted.

Noon, Wednesday, May 24, 2006

5K Fun Run

Sponsored by MIT LL Fitness Center and Lincoln Laboratory Community Outreach.

Event Details:

• 5K route, beginning at the Fitness Center.
• Water and healthy snacks provided at the finish line.

Registration Information:

• Fee: $5 plus either food (fresh, canned, or boxed) or a $2.00 cash donation* on day of event.
• Sign up begins at the Fitness Center beginning May 15th, first 100 entries will get a free event t-shirt.

* The food and cash will be donated to Food for Free, an organization that responds to local hunger by rescuing fresh food that might otherwise go to waste. These foods are then distributed to over fifty shelters and food pantires. For additional information, see the Food For Free web site.

March 23-25, 2006

FIRST Robotics Competition Volunteering

A special thanks to the individuals who volunteered at the FIRST Boston Regional robotics competition.

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