Conservation Trust offers free memberships and trail guides
The Harvard Conservation Trust is offering a free one-year membership and a copy of its trail guide booklet to residents who are not already members. To take advantage of this offer, send an email by June 30 with the subject line “new member” to info@harvardconservationtrust.org with your name and mailing address. Go to harvardconservationtrust.org for more information about the trust and its programs.
AAA reopens some Mass. offices
AAA Northeast is reopening some branch offices, while following strict social distancing procedures and CDC guidelines. Members may visit aaa.com/branches and enter their zip code to find the nearest open office.
Registry of Motor Vehicles services will be available by appointment only to members who complete an online reservation before visiting. Go to aaa.com/appointments. Members can schedule appointments up to two weeks in advance. Membership, insurance, travel, and financial services will be available, either in person or through a virtual meeting. In some cases, curbside service will be available. Due to staffing issues, some branches may remain closed or close on certain days; members are urged to check the website or call the branch prior to visiting.
AAA’s 24-hour emergency roadside assistance continues to be available throughout the COVID-19 shutdown.
Donate old vehicles to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, through its Cars for Homes program, is accepting donations of used cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, boats, RVs, farm or construction equipment, and motorcycles. If the vehicle no longer runs, Habitat will tow it at no charge. Net proceeds from the sale of these donations support Habitat’s mission to build homes for local families in need. Donations may qualify for tax deductions. Go to https://bit.ly/3gkhSSL or call 1-877-277-4344.
Virtual Repair Café
What do you do with a broken toaster or lamp or ripped clothing? Get them ready for the first-ever virtual Repair Café sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley. Free advice on how to repair household items and clothing will be offered Saturday, June 20, from noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Go to https://bit.ly/3bTwR2s for more information and to sign up.
Blood donations urgently needed
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations as hospitals resume non-urgent and elective procedures, increasing the demand for blood products. Healthy individuals who are feeling well may make an appointment to donate by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767, or enabling the blood donor skill on any Alexa Echo device. To thank those who help now through June 30, the Red Cross, thanks to Amazon, is offering a $5 Amazon gift card via email.
Resources for cancer suvivors
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Control Network, under the direction of the Department of Public Health, has curated a portal of resources to assist cancer survivors. It includes state and national agencies and financial, emotional health, physical fitness, and food assistance resources. Its website, https://bostoncancersupport.org, is updated daily.
