A non-profit, private charitable organization that enhances educational excellence in the Maynard schools by supporting and rewarding innovative teaching. Each year, MEF provides grants directly to teachers for innovative teaching and learning opportunities not provided for in the budget.

The Maynard Education Foundation was established in 2000 as a non-profit, private charitable organization that enhances educational excellence in the Maynard schools by supporting and rewarding innovative teaching.

Each year, the foundation provides grants directly to teachers to spark innovative teaching and learning opportunities not provided for in the budget.

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Enjoy samples of food specialties from area restaurants and support the Maynard schools at the first annual Taste of Maynard. Please join us on Sunday, March 2, 2003 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Maynard Lodge of Elks (34 Powdermill Rd). There will be a cash bar and door prizes, including gift certificates from Michael's Restaurant and Rossini's Pizzeria in Concord. Tickets are available for $25 in advance by calling Jim McCann (978-897-2521), Marc DeCastro (978-590-8974), Mary Brannelly (978-897-8340), or by stopping in at the Middlesex Savings Bank, 17 Nason Street. Ask for Jim McCann. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $30 each. All proceeds will benefit the Maynard Education Foundation.

Participating restaurants:

• Savoury Lane
• Neighborhood Pizza
• Vincenzo's Ristorante
• Blue Coyote
• White Star Gourmet
• Sit'n Bull
• Quarterdeck Seafoods
• Monsoon Indian Bistro
• 17 Summer
• Mary's Catering
  ...and more!