July

LYNN YOUTH PARADE

JULY 19, 2007

3RD THURSDAYS in LYNN’S CENTRAL SQUARE

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Lynn Youth Parade Returns!  3^rd Thursdays proudly reintroduces a Lynn tradition, the Lynn Youth Parade, on Thursday, July 19, 2007 from 5PM to 8PM.  A youth festival atmosphere is planned in the Square with activities for the young and the young at heart, including The Camera Obscura, a large, walk-through installation presented by Raw Art Works and the Cloud Foundation. The North Shore Spirit Pitching Tent and Slugger will be there.  Everyone can contribute to ‘This is Lynn’ a large communal drawing, which will later be displayed in the halls of LynnArts.  A ‘playground’ play list presented by DJ is planned and live music performed by The College Fund Band.  There’ll be face painting, balloon sculptures and more. The Lynn Museum presents an exhibition of photos from past Lynn Youth Parades and the annual juried exhibit ‘Paint’ can be seen at LynnArts. Raw Art Works, the Lynn Farmers’ Market and Flava’z ice cream also plan activities.  The Parade begins at 5PM on the Lynn Common with Mayor ‘Chip’ Clancy then proceeds from City Hall to Central Square.  Events are free and open to the public. 

For more information and to register to be a part of the Youth Parade call 781.598.5244.

This event and all 3^rd Thursdays are made possible with support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the City of Lynn. Central Square is the place to be on the 3^rd Thursday of every month!  On August 16^th it’s our 2^nd Annual Dog Days of Summer Pageant and Contest.  For more information, call 781.598.5244

Computer Security Workshop For Small Organizations

Monday, July 16, 2007     

Boston, MA

What makes an effective information security program for a small organization? This educational presentation is intended to promote:

• Awareness of the importance of need for IT security

• Understanding of IT security vulnerabilities and corrective measures

The interactive discussion will focus on those information security risks facing all small organizations and how those risks can be identified and managed. Topics will include:

• How your data is vulnerable

• What you can lose through an information security breach

• Practical steps to protect your operations

• How to use information security vendors and consultants

• How to evaluate tools and techniques based on your needs

Time:  8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location:  US Small Business Administration

Tip O’Neill Building, 10 Causeway Street, Boston

To register for this FREE event, please call or email:

Christine Carter at 617/565-5560 or Christine.carter@sba.gov

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

"The support given by SBA, NIST and FBI to this activity does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any cosponsor's or participant's opinions, products or services. All SBA, NIST and FBI programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.  Contact:  David Polatin (617) 565-5562. Cosponsorship Authorization No. 07-7630-06"