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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Child Safety Open House: March 14 in Bellingham

Fingerprinting, DARE, K-9 Demonstrations and More

USMMA to Host a Child Safety Open House on March 14th



DATELINE: BELLINGHAM , FRANKLIN , MILFORD AND SUDBURY , MA …



United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) in Bellingham , MA will host a Child Safety Open House on Saturday, March 14th from 12 to 4 p.m. at their studio located at 316 Hartford Avenue .

This event is free and all are welcome to attend.



USMMA’s Child Safety Open House is a child safety and protection event and a number of activities will be held throughout the afternoon:



· The Milford Police Department (the main sponsor of this event) will be on-site to provide parents with FBI quality fingerprints of their children.

· The Franklin Police Department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers will be on-site to provide information and talk with parents and kids.

· Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments’ K-9 Units will give demonstrations.

· USMMA will give Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations.



To round out the event, the Boys and Girls Scouts will have an information table and there will be face-painting, raffles, prizes and delectable refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods.



“Fingerprinting is the best way for parents to obtain identification information for their children which can be used to turn over to authorities anywhere in the world to aid in the event of a missing child investigation. When there’s an emergency, having that information at your fingertips is essential,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.



He continued, “This event is designed to empower families with specific information regarding child safety and protection. We’re committed to helping families and very fortunate to have the Milford , Franklin , Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments involved in this very special event.”



About USMMA

USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.



USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham . For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.

March 28 & 29 Illusion & Beyond Show in Hudson

The following release has not been edited by baystateparent.

Prepare to Be Amazed!!



Illusion & Beyond - Toby Travis is a multi-talented performer blending the arts of illusion, drama, music, humor, and audience participation to present an evening of mind-boggling and intriguing entertainment.



As a dynamic and compelling speaker, Toby Travis goes beyond just entertainment to provide hope and inspiration. According to the Family Life Journal his show is “A must see event for the entire family.” Check out Toby’s website at: tobytravis.com for more information about Toby and his performances.



SHOW TIMES: March 28th@ 6:30pm and March 29th@5pm

LOCATION: Held at Grace Baptist Auditorium-353 River Rd. Hudson

TICKET PRICE: $7 in advance, $10 at the door, buy 2 get 1 FREE.

MORE INFO & TICKETS: www.gracehudson.org/Amazed or 978-562-8550 ext. 103

March 18: Free Student Concert in Ashland

Performers Welcome!

The Ashland Student Concert Series will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front Street, Ashland. This program is free and open to the public, and features young performers from the Metrowest Region.

Refreshments will be provided.

Any students interested in performing in this or future concerts should contact Debra Parker at debra.parker6@verizon.net.



Kelly Sheridan
Communications Chair
Friends of the Ashland Public Library
508-380-6782

Win a Free Girl Authority Show for your Town!

GIRL AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN “DRESS UP 2 CURE”

RETT SYNDROME FUNDRAISER

TEAM TO WIN GIRL AUTHORITY CONCERT AT SCHOOL
Burlington, MA - Boston-based tween queens Girl Authority will participate in “Dress Up 2 Cure,” a national fundraiser for Rett Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder that predominantly affects young girls. The GA girls have been participating in “Dress Up 2 Cure” since 2007.
Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc, a Rett Syndrome non-profit, is overseeing the fundraiser called Dress Up 2 Cure (www.dressup2cure.org) On April Fools Day (April 1), school students dress up in silly costumes and bring in $1 or host a fun event, then submit a video to the site, along with how much money they raised. The school which has the most participants, most money raised, and the most creative ideas and video will win a GA show in their town (funded by Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc.).

Check out Girl Authority’s Dress Up 2 Cure video here: http://www.dressup2cure.org/contest.
Victims of the neurological disorder, Rett Syndrome, are unable to speak, use their hands or move normally. Many suffer from uncontrollable seizures and pain. The event was founded by Ingrid Harding, whose daughter has Rett Syndrome, with a mission of empowering girls to benefit their peers. The goals: to educate/involve them with the special-needs community and provide innovative tools and information to Rett Syndrome families.
Girl Authority is a group of girls (ages 10-15) who go to school, are Girl Scouts, cheerlead, play sports, play instruments, have fun sleepover parties and…just happen to make hit records in their spare time. The girls will perform fun-infused cover songs that kids and parents will love, as well as all-new original material full of positive messages. Intricate dance choreography and fashion-forward outfits add to the spectacle that is a Girl Authority concert. Come ready to dance and sing along to favorite hits like “Life is a Highway,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and “We are Family.”
Their latest CD Road Trip is a fun collection of original songs and classic covers offering family-friendly musical fare aimed toward and performed by tweens.

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www.girlauthority.com

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Sun. Feb. 15 Glamour Princess Tea

Miss Emma's Tea
MOMMY & ME
GLAMOUR PRINCESS TEA
Mia Bella Spa
12 Main Street Leominster
Sunday, February 15th 12:00pm and 1:30pm

Enjoy a relaxing manicure or chair massage while your
Little princesses delight in a princess tea party!
Musical games, glamorous updos, glitter tattoos and more…

Princess cookies, fresh fruit and “tea” will be served.

$30 for Mommy, plus one child
$5 for each additional child

RSVP to Debbie at (978) 537-6945
Or email debbie@missemmastea.com
www.missemmastea.com

Free Hogwarts at Holy Cross on Feb. 21

Just got this cool press release from Holy Cross. Harry Potter lovers, check this out:
Carrie

Science Ambassadors to Host 11th Annual ‘Hogwarts at Holy Cross’


WORCESTER, Mass. — The College of the Holy Cross presents the 11th annual “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” titled “Our World and Beyond” on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom. Designed for the children of Worcester, the event will feature hands-on science experiments and a unique and interactive presentation by Holy Cross faculty and students. “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” is free and open to the public.

“Hogwarts is an incredible opportunity for local students to learn about science and for Holy Cross faculty and students to share their excitement for the subject,” explains Elizabeth Morse ’09, co-chair of the Science Ambassadors. “Hogwarts bridges the gaps between many disciplines, from biology to psychology, chemistry to archaeology, so that children can see how important (and fun!) it is when the scientific community works together.”

The event is modeled after the “potions” classes offered at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series. This annual event is open to the entire Worcester community and includes innovative hands-on science activities for children in pre-K through grade 8, including extracting DNA from strawberries.

This year, Hogwarts will also feature a creative and interdisciplinary presentation from faculty and students from Holy Cross. “The show will progress from demonstrations about the small units of our world—atoms and molecule —all the way up to the fundamental principles of motion, including the physical phenomena that keep our world in orbit,” says Morse.

For the last eight years, the Science Ambassadors, a group of over 60 Holy Cross students, have been working with local children to develop an interest in the sciences. They put on science shows for children of all ages throughout the year, both at community schools and at Holy Cross. Hogwarts is the largest and most popular of the events.


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The College of the Holy Cross (holycross.edu), located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is among the nation's leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 2,800 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Bonus Calendar Events for Fri., Feb. 6 - Sun., Feb. 8

Check back for bonus school vacation ideas next week!

FREE. Friday, Feb. 6th, Boston Interfaith Youth Mural: Project Joins Jewish, Christian and Muslim Teens. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, 60 Highland Street, West Newton, MA. 7 p.m. The first public exhibit of the 2009 Boston Interfaith Youth Mural will take place Friday, February 6, 2009 at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, 60 Highland St., West Newton. A musical Friday evening prayer service will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. followed by a discussion with members of Jewish, Christian and Muslim groups involved in the Mural Project. Free. 617 965-0330 or dorsheitzedek.org



Feb. 7: Winter Concert and Festival. Newton Cultural Center, Newtonville. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Get the family dancing at the 4th Annual Winter Concert & Festival featuring Vanessa Trien! Live music, activities, crafts, bake sale, raffle and a door prize from Exxcel Gymnastics ($300. value) $8 in advance, $10 at the door (children under 1 free) tickets@burrcoop.org or 617.467.5562. All proceeds to benefit Burr Cooperative Nursery School, a non-profit organization. burrcoop.org

Franklin Park Winter Snow Festival Boston – Saturday, February 7th, 1 -4 p.m. Come out and enjoy Franklin Park's winter wonderland! Join Franklin Park Coalition and REI for an afternoon of fun in the snow. We'll have snowshoes and sleds to borrow or bring your own cross-country skis for a tour of the park. Kids can enter the snowperson building contest. Learn to find and identify animal tracks. Warm up in the Golf Clubhouse with hot chocolate and soup. FREE FUN FOR ALL AGES. Meet at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, One Franklin Park Road, Boston. To register or for more information call 617-442-4141 or www.franklinparkcoalition.org.

Sat., Feb. 7: Student Art Show. 44 Depot Street
Uxbridge, MA. 6 - 9 p.m. Located @ The Kensho Ryu Kenpo. Free.
508-278-7193 or therainbowpalette.com

Saturdays, Feb. 7 and 28: Fireproof movie at the Charlton Baptist Church
50 Hammond Hill Road, Charlton. 6 - 8 p.m. Free showing of the recently released movie, "Fireproof." Free child care also provided for infant to 12 year olds. Call ahead at 508.248.4488. charltonbaptist.org



Feb. 7 - 22. The House at Pooh Corner is directed by Molly Martin. Boston Children's Theatreat the Grand Lodge of Mason, 186 Tremont St., Boston. 2 p.m. 12 young actors from the greater Boston area portray Christopher Robin and all his friends: Piglet, Tigger, Kanga, Owl, Roo, Eeyore, Rabbit, and Winnie the Pooh as they do their best to build Eeyore a house before Christopher Robin is taken away to Education!Ticket prices are $18,and $20.
617-424-6634, email info@bostonchildrenstheatre.org, or bostonchildrenstheatre.org.