Posted on: Friday, January 20, 2017Pioneers-with-a-Purpose-web

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Join Pioneers with a Purpose for a night of skating under the stars at the MarketStreet rink while benefiting a family who lost all their possessions in a recent fire.

The event is Monday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 9 p.m. MarketStreet is donate $2 back for every paying skater who presents the attached flyer.

Pioneers with a Purpose is comprised of 22 Lynnfield families, including 47 elementary-aged students, who partner with local nonprofits and create a volunteering and fundraising plan. This fundraiser will benefit a fellow student who attends Huckleberry Hill School through the METCO program and his family.

The group is actively pursuing volunteering opportunities for the upcoming year that are appropriate for elementary age children and welcomes suggestions. Please email Co-Chair Erica Wright (emarrama@yahoo.com) or Stephanie Martino (smartino10@partners.org) with any ideas.

Read more about Pioneers with a Purpose in the next edition of the Villager.