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METHUEN
ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD, INC. |
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Services |
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SAFE
HAVEN COMPUTER AND HOMEWORK CENTER |
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The
Safe Haven Computer and Homework Center is located at 141
Tenney Street in Methuen, and is open Monday to Friday from
2:00pm to 7:00pm during the school year. Computer instructors
and mentors are available to assist the youth with their projects
and homework. |
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SUMMER
PARKS PROGRAM |
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| During the
summer months of July and August, M.A.N. Inc.'s staff and
two part-time employees of the City of Methuen's Recreation
Department are at the Tenney Street Park. Breakfast, snackes,
drinks and lunch are served free to all participants. Arts
and crafts, sports, games, and books are made available to
all who attend. This is a structured, supervised program to
provide a safe summer alternative. |
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KARATE
PROGRAM |
| M.A.N. Inc.
offers a Karate program to 35 neighborhood youth. The classes
are held on Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The instructor
is Shihan Larry Giordano from the Methuen Karate School. The
classes are held between September and June. |
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SATELLITE
LIBRARY |
| M.A.N. Inc.
offers Satellite Library with reading books that are on loan
from the Nevins Memorial Library. The Satellite Library is
open weekdays from 2:00pm to 7:00pm and saturdays from 10:00am
to 12:00pm. All residents are welcome to use the library.
There are research books, encyclopedias, and other tools for
youth and adults alike to use for projects or research papers. |
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POLICE
BASKETBALL LEAGUE |
For over ten
years, M.A.N. Inc. has partnered with the Methuen
Police Department to run a basketball league for the youth
of the neighborhood. Over 120 boys and girls ages 7-12 participate
each year. The league meets on Thursday evenings for the months
of July and August. A Block Party/Job Fair/Tournament is held
on the first Saturday after Labor Day each year. Every child
receives a medal or trophy. The league is sponsored by local
businesses.
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JOB
TRAINING |
| M.A.N. Inc.
works closely with residents who are seeking employment. M.A.N.
Inc.'s staff run Job Training Workshops which cover how to
write a resume, a cover letter and how to prepare for an interview.
The Department of Training "Hot Jobs" list is available
at the office weekly. Staff of M.A.N. Inc. offers fax service
to potential employers and will keep copies of resumes on
file for future updating. This program is funded by the City
of Methuen's CDBG Program. |
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SATURDAY
ACTIVITIES |
| Each Saturday
from October to March, M.A.N. Inc. offers crafts and a current
movie. The Methuen Police Department visits to talk to the
kids about various subjects including bike safety, and Say
No to Drugs. Pizza, popcorn and drinks are served. |
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FOOD
BASKET/GIVING PROGRAM |
| The Methuen
Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. inconjunction with the Methuen
Exchange Club, L/MCC, Merrimack Golf Course, Howard Associates
and Salem/Methuen Rotary Club deliver an average of 120 meals
to working families during the holiday season. Thanksgiving
and Christmas Baskets provide holiday cheer. |
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Copyright
© 2008 Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. All rights reserved. |