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  The Medfield Animal Shelter has been in the news recently because a local childcare is holding a lemonade stand this week to raise money for the shelter.  The shelter is also featured on MedfieldPatch on Sundays in the "Pet of the Week" feature.   Have you ever adopted a pet from an animal shelter?  Take our poll and let us know.   Have more to say?  Tell us about your experience in the comment section below. 

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Beginning Years To Hold Lemonade Stand

The childhood development center at 50 North Street will hold a lemonade stand this week to benefit the Medfield Animal Shelter.

  When the weather gives you hazy, hot and humid, Beginning Years Childhood Development Center gives you lemonade. Today starts the Center’s 18th annual lemonade stand.  Each year the children choose a charity to sponsor and this year they have selected the Medfield Animal Shelter. “We really try to teach the children about giving back and showing that they can have a lot of fun doing something that’s good for the community,” said owner and director Cathleen Farrell. “I think it’s really important for the children to have a good understanding of what it takes to build community,” she said.  “This is a sweet way for the children to learn.” The lemonade stand will take place this week.  Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to …

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Medfield Kids Donate Money from Lemonade Stand to Animal Shelter

Medfield Animal Shelter received $40 from a group of kids that raised the money through a lemonade stand.

The Medfield Animal Shelter received a monetary gift from a group of Medfield kids who wanted to help out the shelter and raise money.  Medfield's Claire McNulty, Riley Drometer, Owen Drometer, Liam Keane, Emma Keane and T.J. Kean had a lemonade stand to benefit the Medfield Animal Shelter and collected $40 and some supplies for the shelter. 

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Patch Facts

Five Things You Need to Know Today in Medfield, July 19

Here's a look at the day ahead.

Today's Forecast: Tuesday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 prercent.  Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light northwest wind. Notable Events: Today In Sports History: In 1914, the Boston Braves began its drive from last to first place in National League.  Get Medfield Patch headlines in your Newsfeed on Facebook, search Medfield Patch and click "Like" or follow us on Twitter @MedfieldPatch

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A How-To Guide To Make A Lemonade Stand

Here’s something fun to with the kids to help cool down in the summer heat.

Looking to spend the afternoon with friends but don’t feel like going anywhere. Have a lemonade stand! Follow these steps to make it successful: Lemonade Stand How-to (http://juniorbiz.com/lemonade-stand-guide) Decide what else you might want to sell to make a larger profit. Cookies, popsicle's whatever it may be include this on the sign as well.

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