How to get your message into the weekly announcements

  1. Please send submissions to [email protected] using the format described below
  2. Type [Weekly Announcement] in the subject line. This will help sort emails relevant to the announcements and ensure YOUR blurb gets added (not lost in email cyberspace)

When to submit your announcement
• Announcements will go out every Monday morning.
• Deadline for submitting your blurb to be posted in the Weekly Announcements is always the prior Thursday, by 5 p.m.
• Get the word out about your event 3-5 weeks in advance. Don’t forget to include volunteer and registration sign up
links if needed.


Formatting guidelines
• Include day of the week, date, and time (am or pm)
• Include location for events
• Include contact name and email **
• Include website if appropriate and SIGN UP LINK for volunteers
• Do not include images, attachments, or flyers

SAMPLE EVENT INFORMATION

Event Title
Date
Time
Location
Fee

SAMPLE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Lexington Kids Fun Run
Saturday, May 5
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hastings Park, Lexington
$10/child Registration Fee. Adults Free

2-3 Sentence Description

Join us for the annual Fun Run to raise money for new gym
equipment. Kids ages 0 – 12 may enter to run and will
receive a free t-shirt. Water and snacks provided. Kids in
strollers welcome!

Contact info/website to learn more

For more information contact Ann Smith at (781) 555-1212
To register, visit www.lexingtonkidsrun.com