UU Church plans series of bicentennial events

WAKEFIELD - The Unitarian Universalist Church of Wakefield will be holding a year-long celebration commemorating its 200th anniversary, running from June 2012 to May 2013.
The community is invited to participate in numerous Bicentennial activities, including a history scavenger hunt, a hymn contest and a new Standing Room Only concert series, “Celebrating America: Sounds That Inspired a Nation.”
According to Janine Fabiano, “Our church community is very excited about sharing this historically significant and deeply meaningful occasion with the people of Wakefield and surrounding towns that have been an integral part of our heritage.” Fabiano is a long-time member of the church and is currently president of the congregation.

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Local heroine rescues residents from Malden triple decker fire

By GAIL LOWE
WAKEFIELD — A local woman who rescued residents of a three-family home in Malden during the beginning stages of a fire received a $500 check from her church - Centre Congregational Church in Lynnfield - that will help the victims, all of whom were displaced.
Vernon Street resident Kathy Delaney is the second local hero in the month of April to have alerted residents to the alarming news that their home was on fire.
On April 1, Wakefield resident Paul Antonino was recognized for his heroic actions at the scene of a seven-alarm fire on Chelsea Street in East Boston, a fire that left dozens of people homeless. Antonino received a special honor from Boston Mayor Tom Menino for his efforts.
At the end of the month, April 27, Delaney had the daunting task of alerting residents of a three-decker in Malden that their building was on fire.

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