Make it a regular date with your family. Pack a picnic supper to enjoy while learning about jazz, blues, folk, classical, and many other musical styles. Not only is it quality, educational family time, it's free!
Bay State Parent magazine (www.baystateparent.com) has rounded up a sampling of the region's sweet serenades. If your community is not listed, please call your local town hall for concert information and then e-mail us at calendar@baystateparent.com
Concerts on the Common. Town Common, 75 Great Rd., Bedford. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Rain location: John Glenn Middle School Auditorium, 99 McMahon St.781-275-6310. www.bedfordrecreation.org.
Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band. Sun., July 13, Riverbend Farm in Uxbridge, 3:30 p.m. Thurs., July 24, Whitinsville Town Common, 6:30 p.m. Rain location: Northbridge Middle School Wed., July 30, Grafton Town Common, 7 p.m. Rain location: Grafton Municipal Building Sat., August 9 at the Sutton Town Common, 7 p.m. Visit www.UniBank.com for schedule updates.
Fort Point Channel Lunchtime Concert Series. Club Passim's Culture for Kids presents a FREE Outdoor Summer Music Series. Fridays, 12 - 1 p.m. on Children's Wharf, Boston: July 18 and August 1, 8, 22, & 29 Plus, free ice cream, compliments of Hood Dairy. For a complete list of performers visit www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org *Please note 7/25 & 8/15 concerts are scheduled for 6 p.m.
Special Live Concerts. Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston. Fri., June 20 - Fri., Aug. 29. Summer Soul Tuesdays, 6 - 10 p.m., features different R & B and soul singers and their bands. Summer Swing Wednesdays, 6 - 10 p.m., features entertainment of various themes, ranging from a tribute to the legendary performers of big band to the sultry swing of jazz. Blues Barge Thursdays, 6 - 10 p.m., is held on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. Hear some of the hottest local and national blues artists. Free. 617-439-7000. www.bhh.com.
Harborwalk Sounds. The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA) and the Berklee College of Music, waterfront Putnam Investments Plaza at the ICA, Boston. Thursday evenings through Sept. 11, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Rain Location: Indoors the ICA. Features rising stars in jazz, world, Latin and more. Relax on the harbor with a delicious drink from the Water Café and hot sounds from the coolest music school around. 617-478-3100 or www.icaboston.org.
Summer Concerts at Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park. Franklin Park Coalition, near the Franklin Park Zoo, behind White Stadium, Boston. Free summer concerts every Tuesday at 6 p.m. starting July 8. Opening night features renowned folk singer and Civil Rights activist, Odetta. Beginning July 15 concerts will be Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for children and evenings at 6 p.m. for the whole family. Go to www.franklinparkcoalition.org for a full summer program. 617-282-2881.
Concerts at the Hatch Shell. Charles River, Boston. Sat., July 12: WODS Oldies in Concert, 7 - 9:30 p.m.;Wed., July 16: Landmark Orchestra Concert Series - "Green Masterpieces", 7 p.m.; Wed., July 23: Landmark Orchestra Concert Series -"Gospel & Gershwin", 7 p.m.; Sat., July 26: WODS Oldies in Concert, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Wed., July 30: Landmark Orchestra Concert Series - "The Rite of Spring"; Sun., Aug. 3: Harvard University Band, 7 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 6: Landmark Orchestra Classical Concert Series Opera Highlights, 7 p.m. Free. www.hatchshell.com.
2008 Concert Series. Sundays in Coggshall Park, Fitchburg. 2 - 4 p.m. On the day of a concert, enter the park through the Electric Avenue entrance only. Exit will be via the two Mount Elam Road exits. Rain Dates: July 17 and Sept. 21. www.discoveryfitchburg.com
Concerts on the Common. Framingham. Fridays, July - August, 6:30 p.m. 508 532-5960. www.framinghamma.gov/parks/
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Summer Concert Series. Senior Center Lawn in front of the Bandstand, Main St., Holden. Sundays 6 - 8 p.m. www.townofholden.net
Voices of the Andes Concert. Wood Park, Park St., Hudson. Wed., July 16, 6:30 p.m. Free concert of soothing South American music. Rain location: Hudson Town Hall, 78 Main Street. www.upwitharts.org
Family Night at the Bandstand 2008. The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Milford Musicians Pavilion. Milford Town Park, corner of Congress & Walnut Streets, Milford. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 508-478-5924. Rain dates the following Thursday
Art in the Parks. Needham Town Common. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Rain Location: John Eliot Elementary School Performance Center. Please note the change of location for this year, only, due to construction at Memorial Park www.needhamma.gov
Sunday Evening Heritage Festivals. Newton Centre Green, Newton. Sundays at 6:15 p.m. July 6: Rumbafrica - Boston's premier African dance band; July 13: InkasWasi - Combining music from the Andes and American with dancers in colorful Peruvian attire; July 20: Winiker Orchestra - Bill & Bo will trace highlights in American popular music from Ragtime to Hip Hop and all in between!; July 27: Black Sea Salsa - 15- piece band playing an original blend of Armenian music and Afro-Cuban jazz; Aug. 3: Clarence Thompson, Sr. and The New Spirits - Leading light's of Boston's gospel music with influences from the R&B and soul music Also Bob Bachelder's Totem Pole Orchestra will perform at Pellegrini Park in Nonantum on Wed., July 30, at 6:30 p.m. Rain location for July 30 is the adjacent gym. All other concerts cancelled in the event of rain. 617-527-8283; 617-527-8283. www.newtonpride.org.
Sunday Evening Concerts on the Common. Walter J. Dempsey Memorial Bandstand on the Town Common , Corner of Washington & Nahatan Streets, Norwood. Sundays, 7 - 9 p.m. Rain or shine. www.norwoodma.gov
Lakeside Concert Series. Memorial Park Beach Bandstand, Sharon. Wednesday nights, 7 p.m., throughout the summer. July 16- Dale & The Duds Classic Hits; July 23- Sharon. Community Band Selection of Family Favorites; July 30- Kadima Band Popular Jewish Songs; Aug. 6 - Four Guys in Tuxes Swing, Society and Classic Rock. E-mail: mlothrop@townofsharon.net
Southbridge Summer Concert Series for 2008. Free summer concerts at the Rotary (Route 131) in Southbridge on Sunday evenings. Concerts start between 5:30 and 6 p.m, July 6 - August 31. July 13 - Route 66 & Liz; July 20 - Macey & Hart; July 27 - East Woodstock Cornet Band; August 3 - Famingoes. www.southbridgeinfo.com
Sweet Summer Nights Music Series. Sweetwilliam Farm, Upton. Free weekly outdoor concerts Fridays 7 - 8:30 p.m. Features fine local and regional and national performing artists. Fun for the entire family. Spectacular sunsets! Bring a picnic dinner and blanket. 508-529-2000. Visit www.sweetwilliamfarm.biz for schedule.
Concerts on the Canal. River Bend Farm Visitor's Center, 287 Oak St., Uxbridge. Sundays, 3:30-5 p.m. Starts July 13. 508-278-7604.
Concerts on the Common. Sundays, 6 p.m. West Boylston. www.westboylston.com
Concerts at the Clark. 225 South St., Williamstown. Held at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute's expansive south lawn on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in July. Jae's at the Clark will sell barbeque fare and the galleries remain open until 6 p.m. on concert evenings. Rain Location: auditorium. Free. 413-458-2303 or www.clarkart.edu.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Independence Day Events & July 4th Fireworks in Massachusetts
The Bay State is bursting with red, white, and blue at its many Independence Day celebrations. Sport your patriotic colors, and join the fun. Please confirm events before attending, especially due to weather.
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Tomorrow,Wednesday, July 2
Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration. 6 – 10 p.m. Booth, rides, and DJ.
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Thursday, July 3
*Fireworks. Hathaway Park, Assonet. 6 – 10 p.m. Booths, games, food/drink, and a fireworks display over the Assonet River. Near-site parking is limited, and many roads become one-way at 6 p.m., so arrive early. 508-644-2949.
*FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weeekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. http://www.chicopeefestofall.com/. Also July 4, 5, and 6.
*Annual Devens Independence Day Celebration. Rogers Field, Devens. 6 – 10 p.m. Rain Date: July 6. http://www.devenscommunity.com/.
*Dracut Junior High School. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks follow.
*Civic Days Block Party. Downtown Fitchburg. 5 - 11 p.m. Live entertainment, classic cars, International food court, vendors, kids’ events, and family fun. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 978-345-1018. http://www.civicdays.com/.
*Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration. 4 – 10 p.m. Booths, rides, marketplace, DJ. *Fireworks at 10 p.m. Rain Date: Sunday, July 6. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
*Horribles Parade & Fireworks. Downtown Gloucester. 6 p.m. Bands from all over the country, floats, and people in costumes compete for prizes and trophies. Parade route: Start at Gloucester High School, down Centennial Avenue, left onto Western Avenue, left onto Rogers Street, left onto Manuel F. Lewis Way, left onto Main Street, right onto Pleasant Street, left onto Prospect Street, right onto Railroad Avenue, right onto Washington Street, left onto Centennial Avenue, right onto Emerson Avenue, left onto Lincoln Avenue, right back to High School. Traditional fireworks after the parade at 10 p.m. Popular viewing locations: Western Avenue, Stage Fort Park. 978-283-1601. http://www.thegloucesterfund.org/.
*4th of July Concert. Grafton Town Common, Grafton. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the US Air Force Band of Liberty. E-mail graftonlions_ma@yahoo.com.
*Independence Day Summer Concert. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. 7:30 p.m.$12 parking fee. http://www.concordband.org/. http://www.fruitlands.org/.
*Claflin Hill's Independence Day Spectacular Concert. Plains Park, Route 85, Cedar St., Milford. 5 p.m. Fireworks, 10 p.m. Arrive early and make it a "family picnic" event. 508-478-5924. Visit http://www.claflinhill.org/ to confirm the event. Rain date: Sunday, July 6.
*Natick 4th Cookout. Middlesex Savings Bank Parking Lot, Natick. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 508-397-9493. http://www.natick4th.org/.
*July 4th Activities. Rutland. Chicken BBQ, 4:30 p.m. behind the fire station. Doc Thayer Road Race on the Town Common at 5 p.m. (Register at 4 p.m.) Strawberry Festival behind the Fire Station at 4 p.m. Band Concert from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Fireworks at Memorial Field at 9:20 p.m. http://www.thetownofrutland.com/.
*Family Fun Beach Events. Memorial Park Beach, Sharon. Traditionally, this event includes potato sack races, tug-o-war, and other wacky relays at Memorial Park Beach, Lake Massapoag, 2 p.m. and Bicycle & Doll Carriage Parade at Beech Tree Park, 3:45 p.m. The parade travels on Beach St. to the bandstand. DJ, music, and entertainment. Lakeside Celebration at Memorial Park Beach, 4 – 9:30 p.m. Bandstand concert 7 – 9 p.m. Spectacular fireworks over Lake Massapoag at 9:30 p.m. Please visit http://www.townofsharon.net/ to confirm all events.
*Fireworks Extravaganza. Stanley Park, Westfield. Food, music, fun, and fireworks. Rain Date: July 6th. http://www.stanleypark.org/.
*Fireworks. LaSalle Field, Whitinsville 9 p.m. 508-234-9454. 508-234-8448.
*Worcester's Fourth of July. Cristoforo Park, Shrewsbury St., Worcester. 8 – 10 p.m. Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Fireworks accompanied by Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and Sousa marches, 9:30 p.m. 508-753-2924. 508-754-1234. http://www.masymphony.org/. Rain Date: July 5.
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Friday, July 4
*Fireworks. NARA Park, Acton. United States Air Force Band of Liberty perform at 8 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. http://www.acton-ma.gov/. Rain Date: July 5.
*Fireworks and Family Day. UMass Amherst, Equestrian Fields, off North Maple St., Amherst/Hadley. http://www.lsse.org/.
*July 4th Parade. South Main & Water Streets, Assonet. Starts from Copicut Rd., at 10 a.m. and ends at Hathaway Park. 508-644-2949. E-mail bigbang@town.freeman.ma.us.
*4th of July Celebration. Old Town Hall, South Rd., Bedford. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Music of New Orleans Jazz Band. Bring a picnic lunch; iced tea and lemonade served. Purchase strawberry shortcake from Bedford Minutemen.
*Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, Boston. 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free outdoor concerts includes patriotic favorites. 888-484-7677. http://www.july4.org/.
*Chatham Fourth of July Parade and Pancake/Strawberry Festivals. Main St., Chatham. Pancake Festival at Chatham Elementary School, Depot Rd., 7 a.m. to noon. 508-945-1210. Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. and travels down Main St. from the corner of Shore Rd. to Veterans Field. Parade info: 508-945-5199 or http://www.chathaminfo.com/.
*Strawberry Festival, featuring strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, sandwiches, and beverages, at First United Methodist Church, 569 Main St, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Strawberry Festival information: 508-945-0474.
*Chelmsford Fourth of July Parade. 10 a.m. One of the largest Fourth of July parades in the state. Enjoy creative floats, food, marching bands and patriotic music. Along Route 4 from Drum Hill to the downtown. 978-250-8415 and http://www.chelmsfordparade.com/.
*FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weeekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. www.chicopeefestofall.com. Also July 5 and 6.
*The 4th of July! Buffomville Lake, Charlton. Sand Castle Contest- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Safe dogs on leashes welcome. No alcohol please. Arrive early for a picnic table. Otherwise, bring chairs and a BBQ grill. 508-248-5697 or http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/bvl/bvlevent.htm.
*Concord Celebrates the 4th. Picnic in the Park at Emerson Field: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Concord Band plays at 3 p.m. 978-369-9763. 978-369-3120.
*July 4 Barbeque on the Old Whaling Church Lawn. Edgartown. Bring a blanket and settle in for a delicious meal of all your backyard barbecue favorites prepared by Fella and Jane Cecilio of Fella Caters. (The ribs are outrageous!) The Vineyard Haven Band plays in concert at the Old Whaling Church. Food and beverages are sold concession style and the concerts are free. Dr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Main 4 - 8 p.m. 508-627-4440 or visit http://www.mvpreservation.org/
*Parade & Fireworks. Edgartown. Parade departs from Edgartown school, following Peases' Point Way downtown where it loops around joining Main Street at North Water Street. It then follows Main Street out of town returning to its starting point. Starts at 5 p.m. Arrive early at Memorial Wharf for a good spot! Fireworks begin at dark. Rain Date: July 5. 508-939-0199 or www.edgartownboardoftrade.com. Also 508-627-6100 or visit www.edgartown-ma.us/.
*49th Annual 4th of July Parade. Downtown Fitchburg. 10 a.m. from Bernardian Bowl on Summer St., Bands, floats and more. 978-345-1018. http://www.civicdays.com/.
*Falmouth Parade & Fireworks. Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America (Fleet Bank), across from the Village Green, and ends at 1 p.m. at Peg Noonan Park.Fireworks on Falmouth Heights Beach, Vineyard Sound, 9 p.m. Rain Date: July 5. 508-566-9884. http://www.falmouthchamber.com/.
*Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regal Reptiles, DJ, and Magician. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
*Fireworks at Hampton Beach. New Hampshire. http://www.hamptonbeach.org/.
* Independence Day Fireworks and Concert. Crane Estate, Ipswich, 5 – 10 p.m. Children’s activities include UNH’s Little Red Wagon Theatre performance, The Ugly Duckling, and Davey the Clown. Tickets available in advance by phone or at the gate: A$25, C$15 (NM). 978-921-1944 x4028. www. thetrustees.org. http://www.craneestate.org/. Rain Date: July 5.
*Declaration of Independence Reading. Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St., Lenox. 3 p.m.This July 4th, hear the revolutionary words echo down the centuries, and once more give rise to the truth, honor and determination that America was founded upon. 413-637-1199
*July 4th Festivities . Lincoln. Register for the "Firecracker Run" Road Races at 8:45 a.m. Children’s bicycle parade (10 a.m.) on Lincoln Rd. Decorate your bikes! A small- town parade along Lincoln Rd. (10:40 a.m.). Free swim with music, fun, and prizes at the Codman Pool (12 –7:30 p.m.). Family soccer game on the Center Field (1 p.m.), Patriotic Sing-Along (8:45 p.m.), and Fireworks next to Codman Pool, 9 a.m. Park before 8:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Fireworks Rain Date: July 6. Visit http://www.lincoln-ma.com/ for event updates and changes.
*Fourth of July Patriotic Concert and Fireworks Extravaganza. Vandenberg Esplanade, Lowell. Starts at 4 p.m. 1812 Overture, holiday food, children’s entertainment, http://www.historiclowell.net/.
*The Fireworks. Marlbehead. 9 p.m. http://www.marbleheadfireworks.org/.
*Independence Day Parade. Manchester by the Sea. 9 a.m. Start at Manchester High School, left onto Vine Street, left onto Norwood Street, right onto Union Street, continuing onto Central Street, right onto Pine Street, right onto Pleasant Street, right onto School Street, left onto Vine Street, back to High School.
*Fourth of July Parade. Starts at the 9/27 Plaza and proceeds down Route 27 towards Natick Center. 9 a.m. 508-397-9493. http://www.natick4th.org/.
*Needham 2008 Celebration. Memorial Park, Needham. “Go Fourth and Celebrate” theme. A grand parade, 5K road race, and craft fair/flea market. Fireworks will not be held this year due to a special field project at Memorial Park. http://www.needhamexchangeclub.org/.
*July 4th Festivities. Newton. Kids Morning, 10 a.m. – Noon, at the Newton Centre Playground features a Grande Pet Parade, decorated doll carriage promenade, teddy bear parade, and foot races. Free candy and ice cream. An Open Air Market featuring 60 handmade and international crafters will be held at the Russell J. Halloran Sports Complex at Albemarle Field off Watertown Street (Route 16) from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be amusement rides for young children and food vendors. At 6 p.m. the Zaitchik Brothers will entertain with the big band sounds of the 50’s and 60’s. Newton’s own Tony Gentile, the Master of Fireworks will light up the sky with a 30 minute magnificent display beginning at 9 p.m. 627-796-1540 or e-mail janderson@newtonma.com.
*New Bedford Summerfest & Blessing of the Fleet. New Bedford. July 4 – 6. Four stages with traditional, folk, jazz and blues entertainers and children's shows; arts and crafts area; multicultural demonstrations; whale boat races, old-fashioned carnival, seafood dinners and fireworks. 11 a.m. -9 p.m. 508-999-5231 or visit http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com/.
*Cranberry Coast Pops Concert. Onset. http://www.onsetvillage.com/. Fireworks are on July 5.
*July 4 Parade. Nauset Middle School, Eldredge Park Way, Orleans. 10 a.m. 508-240-2484 or e-mail at bonnie@hotmail.com.
*America's Hometown 4th of July Celebration. South and North Streets., Pittsfield. 10 a.m. The 2008 “A World of Music” parade is the largest 4th of July parade in America. More than 100 floats, marching bands,giant balloons, and participants. An old-fashioned family Picnic on The Common follows with craft/food booths and entertainment. 413-443-6501, 413-447-7763, info@pittsfieldparade.com, or http://www.pittsfieldparade.com/.
*Plymouth's Fourth of July Festivities. Parade at 9:30 a.m.; Waterfront concert at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m. 508-746-1838.
*Fabulous 4th of July. Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Noon – 5 p.m. A children’s parade, traditional games and crafts, historic garden tours, music, living history, food and fun for all. Regular admission is half-price, children and members are free. Parking on-site; free. http://www.strawberrybanke.org/.
*Firemen's Parade Rockport. Starts at the Rockport High School on Jerden’s Lane at 6 p.m. and parades down Jerden’s Lane, South Street, Mount Pleasant Street, Dock Square, Main Street, Beach Street to the Legion Band Stand. At dusk there is a bonfire (which is built with pallets and always has a surprise element at the top) which burns until it topples. 6 p.m.
*July 4th Celebration. Dean Park, 803 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Noon - 4 p.m. Food, doll carriage and bike parade at 12:30 p.m., disk jockey music and games, inflatable amusements, and face painting. 508-841-8503. http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/.
*Star Spangled Springfield. Court Square, Springfield. 7:30 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, featuring the United States Air Force Liberty Pops. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. from the Memorial Bridge w/musical simulcast on ROCK 102, live musical entertainment and food. 413-733-3800. http://www.spiritofspringfield.org/.
*Old Sturbridge Village Fourth-of-July Fireworks. Sturbridge. 6 – 10 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence by State Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre), music by the Heritage String Band, Lucky Bob the comedic juggler, and Robert Olson as old-time magician Richard Potter. Take part in community contests of yesteryear, such as sack races, a balloon toss, and a pie-eating contest. Relax on a boat ride on the Quinebaug River (separate fee). Bring a picnic or plan on supper at one of the food service outlets. Fireworks follow at dusk over the Countryside. $10pp, C under 3 free. http://www.osv.org/.
*Town of Tewksbury Fireworks. Livingston Street, Tewksbury. Fireworks begin at dusk. Free.
Happy Birthday USA Family Day. Spellman Stamp Museum, 235 Wellesley St., Weston. Noon - 4 p.m. Games, prizes, activities, and refreshments. A $5, Sr/St $3, under 16 free. 781-768-8367. http://www.spellman.org/. Fireworks. Weggagusett Beach, Weymouth. 781-335-2000.
*Season Opening Party and Reading of the Declaration of Independence and the British Reply.Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown. This Williamstown tradition takes place at the museum following the Williamstown Parade. Refreshments available. 413-597-3178. http://www.wcma.org/.
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Saturday, July 5
FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weeekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. http://www.chicopeefestofall.com/. Also July 6.
Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration: Children’s Day! 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children’s road race, parade, Cinderella Story Time, Capron Park Zoomobile, Snow White Story time, American Idol Guest MC, Ayla Brown. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
Hingham Fireworks. Hingham Bathing Beach. 9 p.m. Rain Date: July 6. 4th of July Events Hotline 781-804-2399.
Hyannis' July 4th Celebration . Aselton Park, Hyannis. 7:30 p.m. An extravaganza of fireworks and orchestral music. The orchestra's performance will coincide with the fireworks display. 877-HYANNIS. http://www.hyannis.com/.
Fireworks. Onset. http://www.onsetvillage.com/.
Fireworks. Rock Harbor,Orleans. Dusk. Fireworks can be seen from any Eastham Bay Beach. Rain date: July 6. 508-240-2484. or e-mail bonniebr@hotmail.com.
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Sunday, July 6
FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. http://www.chicopeefestofall.com/.
Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration: Children’s Day! 12 – 6 p.m. Pony rides, Elmo story time and pictures, Franklin Idol Winner announced, and lowering of the Flag. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
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Saturday, July 12
Fireworks and Live Music. Clinton Middle School, Route 110, Clinton. Sponsored by the Clinton Fire Dpt. Live music TBA. 978-365-4165. Rain date: July 13.
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Where is your favorite place to watch the fireworks? Let us know at calendar@baystateparent.com
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Tomorrow,Wednesday, July 2
Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration. 6 – 10 p.m. Booth, rides, and DJ.
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Thursday, July 3
*Fireworks. Hathaway Park, Assonet. 6 – 10 p.m. Booths, games, food/drink, and a fireworks display over the Assonet River. Near-site parking is limited, and many roads become one-way at 6 p.m., so arrive early. 508-644-2949.
*FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weeekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. http://www.chicopeefestofall.com/. Also July 4, 5, and 6.
*Annual Devens Independence Day Celebration. Rogers Field, Devens. 6 – 10 p.m. Rain Date: July 6. http://www.devenscommunity.com/.
*Dracut Junior High School. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks follow.
*Civic Days Block Party. Downtown Fitchburg. 5 - 11 p.m. Live entertainment, classic cars, International food court, vendors, kids’ events, and family fun. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 978-345-1018. http://www.civicdays.com/.
*Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration. 4 – 10 p.m. Booths, rides, marketplace, DJ. *Fireworks at 10 p.m. Rain Date: Sunday, July 6. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
*Horribles Parade & Fireworks. Downtown Gloucester. 6 p.m. Bands from all over the country, floats, and people in costumes compete for prizes and trophies. Parade route: Start at Gloucester High School, down Centennial Avenue, left onto Western Avenue, left onto Rogers Street, left onto Manuel F. Lewis Way, left onto Main Street, right onto Pleasant Street, left onto Prospect Street, right onto Railroad Avenue, right onto Washington Street, left onto Centennial Avenue, right onto Emerson Avenue, left onto Lincoln Avenue, right back to High School. Traditional fireworks after the parade at 10 p.m. Popular viewing locations: Western Avenue, Stage Fort Park. 978-283-1601. http://www.thegloucesterfund.org/.
*4th of July Concert. Grafton Town Common, Grafton. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the US Air Force Band of Liberty. E-mail graftonlions_ma@yahoo.com.
*Independence Day Summer Concert. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. 7:30 p.m.$12 parking fee. http://www.concordband.org/. http://www.fruitlands.org/.
*Claflin Hill's Independence Day Spectacular Concert. Plains Park, Route 85, Cedar St., Milford. 5 p.m. Fireworks, 10 p.m. Arrive early and make it a "family picnic" event. 508-478-5924. Visit http://www.claflinhill.org/ to confirm the event. Rain date: Sunday, July 6.
*Natick 4th Cookout. Middlesex Savings Bank Parking Lot, Natick. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 508-397-9493. http://www.natick4th.org/.
*July 4th Activities. Rutland. Chicken BBQ, 4:30 p.m. behind the fire station. Doc Thayer Road Race on the Town Common at 5 p.m. (Register at 4 p.m.) Strawberry Festival behind the Fire Station at 4 p.m. Band Concert from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Fireworks at Memorial Field at 9:20 p.m. http://www.thetownofrutland.com/.
*Family Fun Beach Events. Memorial Park Beach, Sharon. Traditionally, this event includes potato sack races, tug-o-war, and other wacky relays at Memorial Park Beach, Lake Massapoag, 2 p.m. and Bicycle & Doll Carriage Parade at Beech Tree Park, 3:45 p.m. The parade travels on Beach St. to the bandstand. DJ, music, and entertainment. Lakeside Celebration at Memorial Park Beach, 4 – 9:30 p.m. Bandstand concert 7 – 9 p.m. Spectacular fireworks over Lake Massapoag at 9:30 p.m. Please visit http://www.townofsharon.net/ to confirm all events.
*Fireworks Extravaganza. Stanley Park, Westfield. Food, music, fun, and fireworks. Rain Date: July 6th. http://www.stanleypark.org/.
*Fireworks. LaSalle Field, Whitinsville 9 p.m. 508-234-9454. 508-234-8448.
*Worcester's Fourth of July. Cristoforo Park, Shrewsbury St., Worcester. 8 – 10 p.m. Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Fireworks accompanied by Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and Sousa marches, 9:30 p.m. 508-753-2924. 508-754-1234. http://www.masymphony.org/. Rain Date: July 5.
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Friday, July 4
*Fireworks. NARA Park, Acton. United States Air Force Band of Liberty perform at 8 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. http://www.acton-ma.gov/. Rain Date: July 5.
*Fireworks and Family Day. UMass Amherst, Equestrian Fields, off North Maple St., Amherst/Hadley. http://www.lsse.org/.
*July 4th Parade. South Main & Water Streets, Assonet. Starts from Copicut Rd., at 10 a.m. and ends at Hathaway Park. 508-644-2949. E-mail bigbang@town.freeman.ma.us.
*4th of July Celebration. Old Town Hall, South Rd., Bedford. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Music of New Orleans Jazz Band. Bring a picnic lunch; iced tea and lemonade served. Purchase strawberry shortcake from Bedford Minutemen.
*Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, Boston. 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free outdoor concerts includes patriotic favorites. 888-484-7677. http://www.july4.org/.
*Chatham Fourth of July Parade and Pancake/Strawberry Festivals. Main St., Chatham. Pancake Festival at Chatham Elementary School, Depot Rd., 7 a.m. to noon. 508-945-1210. Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. and travels down Main St. from the corner of Shore Rd. to Veterans Field. Parade info: 508-945-5199 or http://www.chathaminfo.com/.
*Strawberry Festival, featuring strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, sandwiches, and beverages, at First United Methodist Church, 569 Main St, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Strawberry Festival information: 508-945-0474.
*Chelmsford Fourth of July Parade. 10 a.m. One of the largest Fourth of July parades in the state. Enjoy creative floats, food, marching bands and patriotic music. Along Route 4 from Drum Hill to the downtown. 978-250-8415 and http://www.chelmsfordparade.com/.
*FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weeekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. www.chicopeefestofall.com. Also July 5 and 6.
*The 4th of July! Buffomville Lake, Charlton. Sand Castle Contest- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Safe dogs on leashes welcome. No alcohol please. Arrive early for a picnic table. Otherwise, bring chairs and a BBQ grill. 508-248-5697 or http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/bvl/bvlevent.htm.
*Concord Celebrates the 4th. Picnic in the Park at Emerson Field: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Concord Band plays at 3 p.m. 978-369-9763. 978-369-3120.
*July 4 Barbeque on the Old Whaling Church Lawn. Edgartown. Bring a blanket and settle in for a delicious meal of all your backyard barbecue favorites prepared by Fella and Jane Cecilio of Fella Caters. (The ribs are outrageous!) The Vineyard Haven Band plays in concert at the Old Whaling Church. Food and beverages are sold concession style and the concerts are free. Dr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Main 4 - 8 p.m. 508-627-4440 or visit http://www.mvpreservation.org/
*Parade & Fireworks. Edgartown. Parade departs from Edgartown school, following Peases' Point Way downtown where it loops around joining Main Street at North Water Street. It then follows Main Street out of town returning to its starting point. Starts at 5 p.m. Arrive early at Memorial Wharf for a good spot! Fireworks begin at dark. Rain Date: July 5. 508-939-0199 or www.edgartownboardoftrade.com. Also 508-627-6100 or visit www.edgartown-ma.us/.
*49th Annual 4th of July Parade. Downtown Fitchburg. 10 a.m. from Bernardian Bowl on Summer St., Bands, floats and more. 978-345-1018. http://www.civicdays.com/.
*Falmouth Parade & Fireworks. Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America (Fleet Bank), across from the Village Green, and ends at 1 p.m. at Peg Noonan Park.Fireworks on Falmouth Heights Beach, Vineyard Sound, 9 p.m. Rain Date: July 5. 508-566-9884. http://www.falmouthchamber.com/.
*Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regal Reptiles, DJ, and Magician. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
*Fireworks at Hampton Beach. New Hampshire. http://www.hamptonbeach.org/.
* Independence Day Fireworks and Concert. Crane Estate, Ipswich, 5 – 10 p.m. Children’s activities include UNH’s Little Red Wagon Theatre performance, The Ugly Duckling, and Davey the Clown. Tickets available in advance by phone or at the gate: A$25, C$15 (NM). 978-921-1944 x4028. www. thetrustees.org. http://www.craneestate.org/. Rain Date: July 5.
*Declaration of Independence Reading. Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St., Lenox. 3 p.m.This July 4th, hear the revolutionary words echo down the centuries, and once more give rise to the truth, honor and determination that America was founded upon. 413-637-1199
*July 4th Festivities . Lincoln. Register for the "Firecracker Run" Road Races at 8:45 a.m. Children’s bicycle parade (10 a.m.) on Lincoln Rd. Decorate your bikes! A small- town parade along Lincoln Rd. (10:40 a.m.). Free swim with music, fun, and prizes at the Codman Pool (12 –7:30 p.m.). Family soccer game on the Center Field (1 p.m.), Patriotic Sing-Along (8:45 p.m.), and Fireworks next to Codman Pool, 9 a.m. Park before 8:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Fireworks Rain Date: July 6. Visit http://www.lincoln-ma.com/ for event updates and changes.
*Fourth of July Patriotic Concert and Fireworks Extravaganza. Vandenberg Esplanade, Lowell. Starts at 4 p.m. 1812 Overture, holiday food, children’s entertainment, http://www.historiclowell.net/.
*The Fireworks. Marlbehead. 9 p.m. http://www.marbleheadfireworks.org/.
*Independence Day Parade. Manchester by the Sea. 9 a.m. Start at Manchester High School, left onto Vine Street, left onto Norwood Street, right onto Union Street, continuing onto Central Street, right onto Pine Street, right onto Pleasant Street, right onto School Street, left onto Vine Street, back to High School.
*Fourth of July Parade. Starts at the 9/27 Plaza and proceeds down Route 27 towards Natick Center. 9 a.m. 508-397-9493. http://www.natick4th.org/.
*Needham 2008 Celebration. Memorial Park, Needham. “Go Fourth and Celebrate” theme. A grand parade, 5K road race, and craft fair/flea market. Fireworks will not be held this year due to a special field project at Memorial Park. http://www.needhamexchangeclub.org/.
*July 4th Festivities. Newton. Kids Morning, 10 a.m. – Noon, at the Newton Centre Playground features a Grande Pet Parade, decorated doll carriage promenade, teddy bear parade, and foot races. Free candy and ice cream. An Open Air Market featuring 60 handmade and international crafters will be held at the Russell J. Halloran Sports Complex at Albemarle Field off Watertown Street (Route 16) from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be amusement rides for young children and food vendors. At 6 p.m. the Zaitchik Brothers will entertain with the big band sounds of the 50’s and 60’s. Newton’s own Tony Gentile, the Master of Fireworks will light up the sky with a 30 minute magnificent display beginning at 9 p.m. 627-796-1540 or e-mail janderson@newtonma.com.
*New Bedford Summerfest & Blessing of the Fleet. New Bedford. July 4 – 6. Four stages with traditional, folk, jazz and blues entertainers and children's shows; arts and crafts area; multicultural demonstrations; whale boat races, old-fashioned carnival, seafood dinners and fireworks. 11 a.m. -9 p.m. 508-999-5231 or visit http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com/.
*Cranberry Coast Pops Concert. Onset. http://www.onsetvillage.com/. Fireworks are on July 5.
*July 4 Parade. Nauset Middle School, Eldredge Park Way, Orleans. 10 a.m. 508-240-2484 or e-mail at bonnie@hotmail.com.
*America's Hometown 4th of July Celebration. South and North Streets., Pittsfield. 10 a.m. The 2008 “A World of Music” parade is the largest 4th of July parade in America. More than 100 floats, marching bands,giant balloons, and participants. An old-fashioned family Picnic on The Common follows with craft/food booths and entertainment. 413-443-6501, 413-447-7763, info@pittsfieldparade.com, or http://www.pittsfieldparade.com/.
*Plymouth's Fourth of July Festivities. Parade at 9:30 a.m.; Waterfront concert at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:15 p.m. 508-746-1838.
*Fabulous 4th of July. Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Noon – 5 p.m. A children’s parade, traditional games and crafts, historic garden tours, music, living history, food and fun for all. Regular admission is half-price, children and members are free. Parking on-site; free. http://www.strawberrybanke.org/.
*Firemen's Parade Rockport. Starts at the Rockport High School on Jerden’s Lane at 6 p.m. and parades down Jerden’s Lane, South Street, Mount Pleasant Street, Dock Square, Main Street, Beach Street to the Legion Band Stand. At dusk there is a bonfire (which is built with pallets and always has a surprise element at the top) which burns until it topples. 6 p.m.
*July 4th Celebration. Dean Park, 803 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Noon - 4 p.m. Food, doll carriage and bike parade at 12:30 p.m., disk jockey music and games, inflatable amusements, and face painting. 508-841-8503. http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/.
*Star Spangled Springfield. Court Square, Springfield. 7:30 p.m. on the steps of City Hall, featuring the United States Air Force Liberty Pops. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. from the Memorial Bridge w/musical simulcast on ROCK 102, live musical entertainment and food. 413-733-3800. http://www.spiritofspringfield.org/.
*Old Sturbridge Village Fourth-of-July Fireworks. Sturbridge. 6 – 10 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence by State Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre), music by the Heritage String Band, Lucky Bob the comedic juggler, and Robert Olson as old-time magician Richard Potter. Take part in community contests of yesteryear, such as sack races, a balloon toss, and a pie-eating contest. Relax on a boat ride on the Quinebaug River (separate fee). Bring a picnic or plan on supper at one of the food service outlets. Fireworks follow at dusk over the Countryside. $10pp, C under 3 free. http://www.osv.org/.
*Town of Tewksbury Fireworks. Livingston Street, Tewksbury. Fireworks begin at dusk. Free.
Happy Birthday USA Family Day. Spellman Stamp Museum, 235 Wellesley St., Weston. Noon - 4 p.m. Games, prizes, activities, and refreshments. A $5, Sr/St $3, under 16 free. 781-768-8367. http://www.spellman.org/. Fireworks. Weggagusett Beach, Weymouth. 781-335-2000.
*Season Opening Party and Reading of the Declaration of Independence and the British Reply.Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown. This Williamstown tradition takes place at the museum following the Williamstown Parade. Refreshments available. 413-597-3178. http://www.wcma.org/.
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Saturday, July 5
FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weeekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. http://www.chicopeefestofall.com/. Also July 6.
Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration: Children’s Day! 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Children’s road race, parade, Cinderella Story Time, Capron Park Zoomobile, Snow White Story time, American Idol Guest MC, Ayla Brown. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
Hingham Fireworks. Hingham Bathing Beach. 9 p.m. Rain Date: July 6. 4th of July Events Hotline 781-804-2399.
Hyannis' July 4th Celebration . Aselton Park, Hyannis. 7:30 p.m. An extravaganza of fireworks and orchestral music. The orchestra's performance will coincide with the fireworks display. 877-HYANNIS. http://www.hyannis.com/.
Fireworks. Onset. http://www.onsetvillage.com/.
Fireworks. Rock Harbor,Orleans. Dusk. Fireworks can be seen from any Eastham Bay Beach. Rain date: July 6. 508-240-2484. or e-mail bonniebr@hotmail.com.
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Sunday, July 6
FestofAll. Szot Park, Chicopee. A weekend of food, entertainment, and fireworks. http://www.chicopeefestofall.com/.
Franklin’s 26th Annual 4th of July Celebration: Children’s Day! 12 – 6 p.m. Pony rides, Elmo story time and pictures, Franklin Idol Winner announced, and lowering of the Flag. http://www.franklin.ma.us/.
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Saturday, July 12
Fireworks and Live Music. Clinton Middle School, Route 110, Clinton. Sponsored by the Clinton Fire Dpt. Live music TBA. 978-365-4165. Rain date: July 13.
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Where is your favorite place to watch the fireworks? Let us know at calendar@baystateparent.com
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Friday, June 20, 2008
WINNER: 2 Tickets to 5th Annual My Little Pony Fair
Congrats to Ann & Allie Lasuskie of North Grafton who won 2 tickets to the 5th Annual My Little Pony Fair in Providence, R.I. this weekend.
As part of the year-long My Little Pony 25th birthday celebration, the 5th Annual My Little Pony Fair is coming to R.I. this weekend - June 21 & 22 at the Rhode Island Convention Center (One Sabon Fair) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual gathering celebrating everything My Little Pony, brings collectors, families, fans, and children from all over the world together for a weekend of pony fun! On display will be thousands of collectible ponies, original designs and mementos that have helped make this beloved brand #1 in girls' hearts since 1983, when Hasbro, headquartered in Rhode Island, debuted the toy line.
Besides the ticket contest just announced, Bay State Parent magazine is also offering a toy contest giveaway, thanks to Hasbro.
Readers can enter to win a MY LITTLE PONY PONYVILLE ROLLERSKATE PARTY CAKE (retail value $19,99, for age 4+). 5 winners, drawn randomly, will each win one of the play sets. Winners must pick up their prize at the Bay State Parent magazine main office on Elm Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. (Prizes will NOT be mailed.)
To enter, fill out the survey form at: http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html
Please, select 25th Anniversary of My Little Pony in the pull down bar.The deadline to enter is Sunday, Aug. 3 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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For additional information on the 5th Annual My Little Pony Fair in Providence this weekend, visit http://www.mylittleponyfair.com/index.htm
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As part of the year-long My Little Pony 25th birthday celebration, the 5th Annual My Little Pony Fair is coming to R.I. this weekend - June 21 & 22 at the Rhode Island Convention Center (One Sabon Fair) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual gathering celebrating everything My Little Pony, brings collectors, families, fans, and children from all over the world together for a weekend of pony fun! On display will be thousands of collectible ponies, original designs and mementos that have helped make this beloved brand #1 in girls' hearts since 1983, when Hasbro, headquartered in Rhode Island, debuted the toy line.
Besides the ticket contest just announced, Bay State Parent magazine is also offering a toy contest giveaway, thanks to Hasbro.
Readers can enter to win a MY LITTLE PONY PONYVILLE ROLLERSKATE PARTY CAKE (retail value $19,99, for age 4+). 5 winners, drawn randomly, will each win one of the play sets. Winners must pick up their prize at the Bay State Parent magazine main office on Elm Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. (Prizes will NOT be mailed.)
To enter, fill out the survey form at: http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html
Please, select 25th Anniversary of My Little Pony in the pull down bar.The deadline to enter is Sunday, Aug. 3 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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For additional information on the 5th Annual My Little Pony Fair in Providence this weekend, visit http://www.mylittleponyfair.com/index.htm
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
FIREWORKS MOVED UP TO June 22 in Lancaster!
The fireworks at the Perkins School, located at 971 Main Street in Lancaster, have been changed. They will NOT be held on Sunday, June 29th as published in our June issue.
The new date is Sunday, June 22 at dusk.
For more information, visit http://www.perkinschool.org/.
Keep in mind all events in our monthly calendar are accurate at press time but are subject to change.
We do not want your family to be disappointed, so please verify events before attending any event.
--Calendar Editor
The new date is Sunday, June 22 at dusk.
For more information, visit http://www.perkinschool.org/.
Keep in mind all events in our monthly calendar are accurate at press time but are subject to change.
We do not want your family to be disappointed, so please verify events before attending any event.
--Calendar Editor
Friday, June 13, 2008
Looking for Something to do on Father's Day?
Check out our Calendar Editor's picks for Father's Day fun on Sunday, June 15 at http://baystateparent.blogspot.com/search/label/father%27s%20day
If you attend one of the event recommended, please post your thoughts about it.
It will help us make recommendations for next year!
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If you attend one of the event recommended, please post your thoughts about it.
It will help us make recommendations for next year!
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Saturday, June 7: Compuer Recycling Day in Worcester
The New England Surge is excited to co-sponsor a Computer Recycling Day with Bay State Savings Bank this Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event will take place at Bay State Savings Bank’s newest branch location at 2 Eastern Ave (off of I-290, Exit 16)., Worcester.
Bring used electronics from your home and/or office, including computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and other equipment that may be stashed away in a garage or closet, that needs to be recycled.
For $10--$15 per item, Computer Recycling USA will accept equipment and provide a “Certificate of Recycling” which guarantees complete hard drive erasure to prevent identity theft and satisfies all government environmental compliance regulations, including HIPPAA.
In addition, $5 of every item will be donated to Art beCAUSE, a local non-profit foundation who is committed to funding research dedicated to eradicating environmental causes of breast cancer.
For every item recycled, the New England Surge will provide ONE FREE TICKET to their last regular season game that is taking place that evening at 7:30 PM at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Roy Lucas, Jr., Founder and President of the Surge states, “We are very excited to support Art beCAUSE in their work towards breast cancer research. This is a viable cause and a terrible disease that affects 1 in 7 women; it is a cause that is very personal to the New England Surge.” Lucas continues, “One of our key objectives is to give back and be a vital part of our community—what better way to do that, than to recycle items and have proceeds go to breast cancer research, with one of our key corporate sponsors!”
BayState Savings Bank alone has over 350 items they will be recycling, contributing over $ 1,750 to this cause.
"We are thrilled to be able to partner with the New England Surge," said Diane M. Giampa, Vice President - Human Resources and Marketing at Bay State Savings Bank. "Like the Surge, Bay State Savings Bank is committed to giving back to the communities that we serve, and to being a responsible corporate citizen. This is a great event, and we hope to raise a lot of money and awareness for breast cancer research. It is great working with other likeminded organizations as the Surge, for such a worthwhile cause."
About the Surge: It is a locally owned professional indoor football team, a CIFL team, and is dedicated to providing exciting, family oriented sports entertainment experience to Central Mass. Through ongoing public and outreach campaigns, the New England Surge organization is committed to high professional and ethical standards and dedicated to actively partnering with communities, schools and youth organizations, local government, business and non-profit organizations to positively impact fans, the players, and the community, while providing fast-paced, action–packed professional football. The New England Surge is 8—2 in the season, having clinched a playoff position in the Atlantic Division of the CIFL. Individual tickets and group tickets are available at DCU Box Office or Ticketmaster.com
This event will take place at Bay State Savings Bank’s newest branch location at 2 Eastern Ave (off of I-290, Exit 16)., Worcester.
Bring used electronics from your home and/or office, including computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and other equipment that may be stashed away in a garage or closet, that needs to be recycled.
For $10--$15 per item, Computer Recycling USA will accept equipment and provide a “Certificate of Recycling” which guarantees complete hard drive erasure to prevent identity theft and satisfies all government environmental compliance regulations, including HIPPAA.
In addition, $5 of every item will be donated to Art beCAUSE, a local non-profit foundation who is committed to funding research dedicated to eradicating environmental causes of breast cancer.
For every item recycled, the New England Surge will provide ONE FREE TICKET to their last regular season game that is taking place that evening at 7:30 PM at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Roy Lucas, Jr., Founder and President of the Surge states, “We are very excited to support Art beCAUSE in their work towards breast cancer research. This is a viable cause and a terrible disease that affects 1 in 7 women; it is a cause that is very personal to the New England Surge.” Lucas continues, “One of our key objectives is to give back and be a vital part of our community—what better way to do that, than to recycle items and have proceeds go to breast cancer research, with one of our key corporate sponsors!”
BayState Savings Bank alone has over 350 items they will be recycling, contributing over $ 1,750 to this cause.
"We are thrilled to be able to partner with the New England Surge," said Diane M. Giampa, Vice President - Human Resources and Marketing at Bay State Savings Bank. "Like the Surge, Bay State Savings Bank is committed to giving back to the communities that we serve, and to being a responsible corporate citizen. This is a great event, and we hope to raise a lot of money and awareness for breast cancer research. It is great working with other likeminded organizations as the Surge, for such a worthwhile cause."
About the Surge: It is a locally owned professional indoor football team, a CIFL team, and is dedicated to providing exciting, family oriented sports entertainment experience to Central Mass. Through ongoing public and outreach campaigns, the New England Surge organization is committed to high professional and ethical standards and dedicated to actively partnering with communities, schools and youth organizations, local government, business and non-profit organizations to positively impact fans, the players, and the community, while providing fast-paced, action–packed professional football. The New England Surge is 8—2 in the season, having clinched a playoff position in the Atlantic Division of the CIFL. Individual tickets and group tickets are available at DCU Box Office or Ticketmaster.com
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
It's Family Fish day Saturday, June 7 at Buffomville Lake in Charlton
It's Family Fish Day at Buffomville Lake in Charlton this Saturday, June 7 form 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event features free bait, loaner poles, catch and release fishing derby for trophies, no admission, free raffle prizes for the kids, free popcorn and bug juice.
Can't fish?
Oh, tartar sauce! ...they will teach you.
For more info, contact RANGER JEAN the Fishing Queen at 508 248 5697.
This event features free bait, loaner poles, catch and release fishing derby for trophies, no admission, free raffle prizes for the kids, free popcorn and bug juice.
Can't fish?
Oh, tartar sauce! ...they will teach you.
For more info, contact RANGER JEAN the Fishing Queen at 508 248 5697.
Friday, May 30, 2008
WEEKEND PICKS: Ideas for Family Fun on Sunday, June 1
Okay, the weather forecast is for rain on the final day of May,
but Sunday, June 1 looks to be a nice day outside.
Below are 7 ideas for family fun on Sunday.
(Please call ahead, as some require advanced reservations.)
*Aids Walk Boston. Begins and ends at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade, Boston. 11 a.m. Family-friendly event filled with education and entertainment. www.aac.org.
*Family Music Festival. New School of Music, 25 Lowell St., Cambridge. 12 – 3 p.m. Outdoor games, crafts, face painting, and a musical instrument "petting zoo." Indoor performances include African dance and drumming at noon by Jerry and Lisa Leake, the nationally-celebrated Latin music ensemble Sol y Canto at 1 p.m. (Tickets required, advanced purchase recommended (C$5 /A$10 ), and popular children's performer Vanessa Trien at 2 p.m. Free. 617-492-8105 or e-mail info@cambridgemusic.org.
* Garden Tea-Sunday. Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St., Canton. 2 –3 p.m. Tea is held on the estate house terrace. Also, view Ocean Wild: Underwater Photography by Brian Skerry in the gallery. $16NM. 781-281-8853. E-mail visual-arts@massaudubon.org.
*Framazing Festival. Downtown Framingham Festival. Local drama groups and dance performances. Free. For information visit http://www.civicleague.net/.
*Leukemia Ride/Family Walk & BBQ. Eagles Club and Field, Litchfield St., Leominster. Walk starts at 10 a.m. All you can eat BBQ, Noon. An 85 mile motorcycle ride, a 5K walk (3.6 miles) on the soccer field at the Eagles, bone marrow drive, exotic animal show, live bands, moonwalk, kids games, raffles, magic show, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, and more. Rain or shine. Indoors/outdoors. $20 prepaid; $25 at the door. 508-380-1791. http://www.andrewshand.org/
* Hiking for the Kids. Moore State Park, Sawmill Rd., Paxton. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Hike or walk on easy to moderate trails in this beautiful park. Meet Worcester Shark and Mascot, Finz, and Twister of the Worcester Tornadoes. All proceeds raised will benefit the Why Me organization serving local families of children with cancer. Minimum pledge: $25 (beverage and snack provided). Raffle prizes. 508-757-7734 http://www.whyme.org/.
* 11th Annual Audubon Nature Festival. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Perkins Row, Topsfield. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live owl presentations, nature walks and exhibit, birdfeeder building, “beaver lodge” exploring, insect zoo, butterfly tent, children’s crafts, face painting, henna, and demonstrations by craftspeople,. food, baked goods, plant sale, Irish Celtic music; exhibits and activities on solar power, sustainability, and going green. $12 per car. Rain or shine. 978-887-9264. www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.
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but Sunday, June 1 looks to be a nice day outside.
Below are 7 ideas for family fun on Sunday.
(Please call ahead, as some require advanced reservations.)
*Aids Walk Boston. Begins and ends at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade, Boston. 11 a.m. Family-friendly event filled with education and entertainment. www.aac.org.
*Family Music Festival. New School of Music, 25 Lowell St., Cambridge. 12 – 3 p.m. Outdoor games, crafts, face painting, and a musical instrument "petting zoo." Indoor performances include African dance and drumming at noon by Jerry and Lisa Leake, the nationally-celebrated Latin music ensemble Sol y Canto at 1 p.m. (Tickets required, advanced purchase recommended (C$5 /A$10 ), and popular children's performer Vanessa Trien at 2 p.m. Free. 617-492-8105 or e-mail info@cambridgemusic.org.
* Garden Tea-Sunday. Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St., Canton. 2 –3 p.m. Tea is held on the estate house terrace. Also, view Ocean Wild: Underwater Photography by Brian Skerry in the gallery. $16NM. 781-281-8853. E-mail visual-arts@massaudubon.org.
*Framazing Festival. Downtown Framingham Festival. Local drama groups and dance performances. Free. For information visit http://www.civicleague.net/.
*Leukemia Ride/Family Walk & BBQ. Eagles Club and Field, Litchfield St., Leominster. Walk starts at 10 a.m. All you can eat BBQ, Noon. An 85 mile motorcycle ride, a 5K walk (3.6 miles) on the soccer field at the Eagles, bone marrow drive, exotic animal show, live bands, moonwalk, kids games, raffles, magic show, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, and more. Rain or shine. Indoors/outdoors. $20 prepaid; $25 at the door. 508-380-1791. http://www.andrewshand.org/
* Hiking for the Kids. Moore State Park, Sawmill Rd., Paxton. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Hike or walk on easy to moderate trails in this beautiful park. Meet Worcester Shark and Mascot, Finz, and Twister of the Worcester Tornadoes. All proceeds raised will benefit the Why Me organization serving local families of children with cancer. Minimum pledge: $25 (beverage and snack provided). Raffle prizes. 508-757-7734 http://www.whyme.org/.
* 11th Annual Audubon Nature Festival. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Perkins Row, Topsfield. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Live owl presentations, nature walks and exhibit, birdfeeder building, “beaver lodge” exploring, insect zoo, butterfly tent, children’s crafts, face painting, henna, and demonstrations by craftspeople,. food, baked goods, plant sale, Irish Celtic music; exhibits and activities on solar power, sustainability, and going green. $12 per car. Rain or shine. 978-887-9264. www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2008
WEEKEND PICK: Why Me's Hiking for Kids Day
You can feel good about a day filled with fresh air, exercise, and quality family time at the unique and beautiful Moore State Park in Paxton on June 1.
At Why Me's Hiking for Kids Day, your family will also help local families of children with cancer. The day features an easy to moderate hike from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m with Worcester Shark and Mascot, Fitz, and Twister of the Worcester Tornadoes.
Registration is $25 per hiker (includes beverages and snack). Great raffle prizes available.
For more information, call 508- 757-7734 or visit www.whyme.org.
At Why Me's Hiking for Kids Day, your family will also help local families of children with cancer. The day features an easy to moderate hike from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m with Worcester Shark and Mascot, Fitz, and Twister of the Worcester Tornadoes.
Registration is $25 per hiker (includes beverages and snack). Great raffle prizes available.
For more information, call 508- 757-7734 or visit www.whyme.org.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
IHOP Serves up 50 Years of Memories
Pancake Mecca Kicks Off Year-long 50th Birthday Celebration with National Contest (Rules are below.)
From job interviews and first dates to marriage proposals and wedding receptions, IHOP has served up more than pancakes over the last 50 years. As part of a yearlong 50th birthday celebration, the restaurant chain will gather stories of the heartwarming, unexpected and even wacky events that have happened at IHOP as part of a national contest. The winner of the "It Happens at IHOP" contest will make a lifetime of memories with a grand prize of free pancakes for life.
Since the first restaurant opened in Toluca Lake, California in 1958, IHOP has been the home of some unlikely events. Perhaps most famous in recent
years: newlyweds Eva Longoria and Tony Parker enjoyed their first date over pancakes at IHOP and Arizona Diamondback and Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb claims to have eaten at IHOP before every home game of his winning season. But these aren’t the only stories that make IHOP part of people’s everyday lives.
"Over the last 50 years, IHOP has been known for great food and friendly service, but there is much more to the IHOP story," said Carolyn O’Keefe, IHOP’s senior vice president, marketing. "To be successful in the restaurant business for 50 years you have to have a relationship with your guests, and this is why our guests celebrate special occasions and everyday victories at IHOP."
CONTEST: Complete "It Happens at IHOP" contest rules can be found at www.ihop.com.
Entries can be submitted online --- the contest ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 31.
One (1) grand prize winner will receive free pancakes for life (defined as a one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per week for 20 years) at IHOP and a trip to New York with one guest for the celebration of IHOP’s 50th birthday on July 7, 2008. (Trip to New York includes roundtrip coach airfare for two from winner’s nearest gateway airport to New York, New York, plus two nights of hotel accommodation and two tickets to attend IHOP’s July 7 birthday event. All other expenses are responsibility of winner. Winner must travel on dates specified by Sponsor and winner and guest must travel on same itinerary.) Five (5) runners-up will each receive $100 IHOP gift cards.
ABOUT IHOP: For 50 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages. IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. The first IHOP opened in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, and as of December 31, 2007, there were 1,344 IHOPs in 49 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada and Mexico.
IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based IHOP, a subsidiary of IHOP Corp.
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From job interviews and first dates to marriage proposals and wedding receptions, IHOP has served up more than pancakes over the last 50 years. As part of a yearlong 50th birthday celebration, the restaurant chain will gather stories of the heartwarming, unexpected and even wacky events that have happened at IHOP as part of a national contest. The winner of the "It Happens at IHOP" contest will make a lifetime of memories with a grand prize of free pancakes for life.
Since the first restaurant opened in Toluca Lake, California in 1958, IHOP has been the home of some unlikely events. Perhaps most famous in recent
years: newlyweds Eva Longoria and Tony Parker enjoyed their first date over pancakes at IHOP and Arizona Diamondback and Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb claims to have eaten at IHOP before every home game of his winning season. But these aren’t the only stories that make IHOP part of people’s everyday lives.
"Over the last 50 years, IHOP has been known for great food and friendly service, but there is much more to the IHOP story," said Carolyn O’Keefe, IHOP’s senior vice president, marketing. "To be successful in the restaurant business for 50 years you have to have a relationship with your guests, and this is why our guests celebrate special occasions and everyday victories at IHOP."
CONTEST: Complete "It Happens at IHOP" contest rules can be found at www.ihop.com.
Entries can be submitted online --- the contest ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on May 31.
One (1) grand prize winner will receive free pancakes for life (defined as a one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per week for 20 years) at IHOP and a trip to New York with one guest for the celebration of IHOP’s 50th birthday on July 7, 2008. (Trip to New York includes roundtrip coach airfare for two from winner’s nearest gateway airport to New York, New York, plus two nights of hotel accommodation and two tickets to attend IHOP’s July 7 birthday event. All other expenses are responsibility of winner. Winner must travel on dates specified by Sponsor and winner and guest must travel on same itinerary.) Five (5) runners-up will each receive $100 IHOP gift cards.
ABOUT IHOP: For 50 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages. IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. The first IHOP opened in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, and as of December 31, 2007, there were 1,344 IHOPs in 49 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada and Mexico.
IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based IHOP, a subsidiary of IHOP Corp.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Fitchburg Boy Scout Troop to Hold Plant and Yard Sale Saturday
Boy Scout Troop 41 Fitchburg will be holding a Plant and Yard Sale this Saturday May 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot between the Lipton Center and Rollstone Congregational Church at 199 Main St., in Fitchburg.
There will be toys, household goods and much more for sale including perennial plants ready to be planted or that would make great gifts for Mom this Mother's Day.
Please come and help support the Troop. Please no early birds.
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There will be toys, household goods and much more for sale including perennial plants ready to be planted or that would make great gifts for Mom this Mother's Day.
Please come and help support the Troop. Please no early birds.
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Make Plans for Mother's Day Weekend 2008
Moms, after sleeping in, waking to a clean house, and enjoying breakfast in bed, why not have some family fun time at one of the following Mother's Day events (and your house will stay clean … for the afternoon at least). -- Calendar Editor Carrie Wattu
Saturday, May 10
* Free Garden Admission for Moms. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stroll the gardens. Bring a picnic. Special brunch on Sunday. Reservations required. A$8, Y $5, Free for 6 and under. 508-869-6111. http://www.towerhillbg.org/. Also May 11.
Peter Rabbit. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Appleton St., Holyoke. Bring your camera & join Peter on Mother's Day weekend. Activity sheets for Mother's Day & Peter Rabbit provided. $1 per ride. 413-538-9838. http://www.holyokemerrygoround.org/.
Mother/Daughter English Tea. Willard House Clock Museum, North Grafton. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Treat your mother, daughter or granddaughter. Reminisce about the past and experience the slow pace of years gone by in the historic Willard House. Spend a leisurely afternoon in a quite country setting enjoying tea, coffee and pastries, and the sights and sounds of clocks. $12NM. Advance registration by May 6: 508-839-3500. http://www.willardhouse.org/.
A Motherless Daughter's Day Brunch. First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury. 10 a.m. Women who have lost their mothers are welcome to attend this event in honor and remembrance of our mothers. Bring a photograph or memento of your mother to share. Carol: 508-845-6070.
Mothers' Day/Animal Makeover Weekend. Davis' Farmland, Sterling. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Groom and pamper your Farmland friends and your Mom. Ages 2 - 59 $12.95. Under 2 free. 978-422-MOOO. http://www.davisfarmland.com/. Also May 11.
Family Hike Honoring Mom. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Ave, Worcester. 10 a.m. - Noon. Take a gentle family hike to view the wildflowers in bloom. Afterwards, moms will sit and relax on the deck, while dad (or another adult) and kids make some special gifts. Register: 508-753-6087. A$10, C$6 NM. bmbrook@massaudubon.org
Sunday, May 11
Free Admission for Mom. The Discovery Museums, Acton. Mothers, Stepmothers, and grandmothers enjoy free admission. Admission for others: $9 one museum; $13 both. 978-264-4200. http://www.discoverymuseums.org/.
27th Annual Duckling Day Parade. Boston Common (opposite the State House). Sign up at 11 a.m. Parade is at noon. Every Mother's Day, the tiny duckling sculptures inspired by the children's book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey come out of storage. They return in a parade, designed especially for children, that winds through the Boston Common and the Public Garden. Children dress as their favorite characters from the book and are led by the Harvard University Marching Band. After the parade, swan boats at the garden lake are available. Registered children receive ducky prizes, entertainment, and refreshments. Tickets: $25 per family. Advance tickets: Mail a check made payable to Friends of the Public Garden, 87 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Tickets also at the event. 617-723-8144, 617-766-5669 or e-mail fopg@gis.net. http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/.
Mother's Day. Boston Children's Museum. Cheese: 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate the special moms in your life by making paper flowers. A$10, C (2-15)$8, C (1) $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855.www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Free Garden Admission for Moms and Brunch. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. See May 10th listing.
Mother's Day Brunch. Verrill Farm, Concord. 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. A$25, C under 12 $10. Relax under tents beside the farm while kids play outside after eating. Reservations by May 9: 978-369-4494.
Mother's Day Tea & Tour. Concord Museum, Concord. 1 - 3 p.m. & 2 - 4 p.m. Bring your mothers (or mothers bring your families!) to enjoy a special tour that focuses on accomplished women in Concord's history. $20NM. Reservations: 978-369-9763. http://www.concordmuseum.org/.
Mother's Day. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round (at Heritage State Park), 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. Mothers and grandmothers ride free if accompanied by a child with a ride ticket. Make Mom a flower to wear and a mother's day greeting. $1per ride or 6 for $5. 413-538-9838. http://www.holyokemerrygoround.org/.
Tiara Classic 5K Mother's Day Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Oxford Creamery, 98 County Road, Mattapoisett. 9:30 a.m. A race day for the whole family in support of the Women's Fund of southeastern MA where registrants may walk in memory of or honor of a special woman in their lives. 508-717-0283. www.cfsema.org/womensfund .
Tenth Annual Melrose Run for Women Pine Banks Park, Sylvan St., Melrose. 9 a.m. Scenic 3.5 mile run/walk event to celebrate Mother's Day; award categories include mothers, grandmothers, and mother/daughter teams. http://www.melroserunningclub.com/.
Mother's Day Brunch. Plymouth Plantation, Plimoth. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brunch and hands-on workshop to create a handmade Mother's Day present, or simple memento of your visit to the museum. A $34; C $20 NM. RSVP by May 4: 508-746-1622 x 8365. http://www.plimoth.org/.
Half-Price Admission/Meet Our Moms Day. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. Special activities from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Half price admission with a child for all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and honorary mothers. A$12, C (3-12)$6, Under 3 free. http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/.
Free Admission Mother's Day. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1 - 3 p.m. Create paper flowers and butterflies for a Mother's Day card. Free admission for moms and grandmoms all day. $6.50 pp. 401-273-KIDS or http://www.childrenmuseum.org/.
Mother's Day Story Time. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 w/A. Discover the special role mothers play throughout the animal world as you listen to a reading of Mothers are Like That by Carol Carrick. Create mother and baby animal puppets to play with at home. A$15, Sr. $13, St., $11, (C 16 and under) free. 866-745-1876 or http://www.pem.org/.
Mother's Day at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. 4 Depot St., Shelburne Falls. Mothers ride free when accompanied by a child of any age. Trolley rides include an interpretive talk on the history of the trolley, the Bridge of Flowers and the Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway. Pumpcar rides, when available, are included in ticket price. Admission free. Tickets for 15-min. ride: A$2.50, C (6-12) $1.25, C 5 and under free. 413-625-9443. http://www.sftm.org/
6th Annual M.O.M.'s Run 5k Run & Walk for Cancer. VFW, 371 Summer St. Davis Square, Somerville. 10 a.m. Fun 5k run & walk with all proceeds going to basic Innovative Cancer Research with a great post race party.781-777-2513 or e-mail momsrun@comcast.net.
Mothers' Day/Animal Makeover Weekend. Davis' Farmland, Sterling. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Groom and pamper your Farmland friends and your Mom. Ages 2 - 59 $12.95. Under 2 free. 978-422-MOOO. www.davisfarmland.com.
Mother's Day. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Special events throughout the day. Mothers will receive half off admittance, and see a portrayal of famed 19th century author Lydia Maria Child giving a talk on raising children and running a frugal household. A$20, C (3 - 17) $6, C under 3 free. 800-733-1830 or http://www.osv.org/.
Free Yoga Class. Central Mass Yoga Institute, West Boylston. 11 a.m. 508-835-1176. http://www.centralmassyoga.com/.
Saturday, May 10
* Free Garden Admission for Moms. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stroll the gardens. Bring a picnic. Special brunch on Sunday. Reservations required. A$8, Y $5, Free for 6 and under. 508-869-6111. http://www.towerhillbg.org/. Also May 11.
Peter Rabbit. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Appleton St., Holyoke. Bring your camera & join Peter on Mother's Day weekend. Activity sheets for Mother's Day & Peter Rabbit provided. $1 per ride. 413-538-9838. http://www.holyokemerrygoround.org/.
Mother/Daughter English Tea. Willard House Clock Museum, North Grafton. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Treat your mother, daughter or granddaughter. Reminisce about the past and experience the slow pace of years gone by in the historic Willard House. Spend a leisurely afternoon in a quite country setting enjoying tea, coffee and pastries, and the sights and sounds of clocks. $12NM. Advance registration by May 6: 508-839-3500. http://www.willardhouse.org/.
A Motherless Daughter's Day Brunch. First Congregational Church, Shrewsbury. 10 a.m. Women who have lost their mothers are welcome to attend this event in honor and remembrance of our mothers. Bring a photograph or memento of your mother to share. Carol: 508-845-6070.
Mothers' Day/Animal Makeover Weekend. Davis' Farmland, Sterling. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Groom and pamper your Farmland friends and your Mom. Ages 2 - 59 $12.95. Under 2 free. 978-422-MOOO. http://www.davisfarmland.com/. Also May 11.
Family Hike Honoring Mom. Mass Audubon: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 414 Massasoit Ave, Worcester. 10 a.m. - Noon. Take a gentle family hike to view the wildflowers in bloom. Afterwards, moms will sit and relax on the deck, while dad (or another adult) and kids make some special gifts. Register: 508-753-6087. A$10, C$6 NM. bmbrook@massaudubon.org
Sunday, May 11
Free Admission for Mom. The Discovery Museums, Acton. Mothers, Stepmothers, and grandmothers enjoy free admission. Admission for others: $9 one museum; $13 both. 978-264-4200. http://www.discoverymuseums.org/.
27th Annual Duckling Day Parade. Boston Common (opposite the State House). Sign up at 11 a.m. Parade is at noon. Every Mother's Day, the tiny duckling sculptures inspired by the children's book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey come out of storage. They return in a parade, designed especially for children, that winds through the Boston Common and the Public Garden. Children dress as their favorite characters from the book and are led by the Harvard University Marching Band. After the parade, swan boats at the garden lake are available. Registered children receive ducky prizes, entertainment, and refreshments. Tickets: $25 per family. Advance tickets: Mail a check made payable to Friends of the Public Garden, 87 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108. Tickets also at the event. 617-723-8144, 617-766-5669 or e-mail fopg@gis.net. http://www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org/.
Mother's Day. Boston Children's Museum. Cheese: 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate the special moms in your life by making paper flowers. A$10, C (2-15)$8, C (1) $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855.www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
Free Garden Admission for Moms and Brunch. Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. See May 10th listing.
Mother's Day Brunch. Verrill Farm, Concord. 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. A$25, C under 12 $10. Relax under tents beside the farm while kids play outside after eating. Reservations by May 9: 978-369-4494.
Mother's Day Tea & Tour. Concord Museum, Concord. 1 - 3 p.m. & 2 - 4 p.m. Bring your mothers (or mothers bring your families!) to enjoy a special tour that focuses on accomplished women in Concord's history. $20NM. Reservations: 978-369-9763. http://www.concordmuseum.org/.
Mother's Day. Holyoke Merry-Go-Round (at Heritage State Park), 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. Mothers and grandmothers ride free if accompanied by a child with a ride ticket. Make Mom a flower to wear and a mother's day greeting. $1per ride or 6 for $5. 413-538-9838. http://www.holyokemerrygoround.org/.
Tiara Classic 5K Mother's Day Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Oxford Creamery, 98 County Road, Mattapoisett. 9:30 a.m. A race day for the whole family in support of the Women's Fund of southeastern MA where registrants may walk in memory of or honor of a special woman in their lives. 508-717-0283. www.cfsema.org/womensfund .
Tenth Annual Melrose Run for Women Pine Banks Park, Sylvan St., Melrose. 9 a.m. Scenic 3.5 mile run/walk event to celebrate Mother's Day; award categories include mothers, grandmothers, and mother/daughter teams. http://www.melroserunningclub.com/.
Mother's Day Brunch. Plymouth Plantation, Plimoth. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brunch and hands-on workshop to create a handmade Mother's Day present, or simple memento of your visit to the museum. A $34; C $20 NM. RSVP by May 4: 508-746-1622 x 8365. http://www.plimoth.org/.
Half-Price Admission/Meet Our Moms Day. Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. Special activities from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Half price admission with a child for all mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and honorary mothers. A$12, C (3-12)$6, Under 3 free. http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/.
Free Admission Mother's Day. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1 - 3 p.m. Create paper flowers and butterflies for a Mother's Day card. Free admission for moms and grandmoms all day. $6.50 pp. 401-273-KIDS or http://www.childrenmuseum.org/.
Mother's Day Story Time. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 3 - 4 p.m. Ages 3 - 6 w/A. Discover the special role mothers play throughout the animal world as you listen to a reading of Mothers are Like That by Carol Carrick. Create mother and baby animal puppets to play with at home. A$15, Sr. $13, St., $11, (C 16 and under) free. 866-745-1876 or http://www.pem.org/.
Mother's Day at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. 4 Depot St., Shelburne Falls. Mothers ride free when accompanied by a child of any age. Trolley rides include an interpretive talk on the history of the trolley, the Bridge of Flowers and the Shelburne Falls & Colrain Street Railway. Pumpcar rides, when available, are included in ticket price. Admission free. Tickets for 15-min. ride: A$2.50, C (6-12) $1.25, C 5 and under free. 413-625-9443. http://www.sftm.org/
6th Annual M.O.M.'s Run 5k Run & Walk for Cancer. VFW, 371 Summer St. Davis Square, Somerville. 10 a.m. Fun 5k run & walk with all proceeds going to basic Innovative Cancer Research with a great post race party.781-777-2513 or e-mail momsrun@comcast.net.
Mothers' Day/Animal Makeover Weekend. Davis' Farmland, Sterling. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Groom and pamper your Farmland friends and your Mom. Ages 2 - 59 $12.95. Under 2 free. 978-422-MOOO. www.davisfarmland.com.
Mother's Day. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Special events throughout the day. Mothers will receive half off admittance, and see a portrayal of famed 19th century author Lydia Maria Child giving a talk on raising children and running a frugal household. A$20, C (3 - 17) $6, C under 3 free. 800-733-1830 or http://www.osv.org/.
Free Yoga Class. Central Mass Yoga Institute, West Boylston. 11 a.m. 508-835-1176. http://www.centralmassyoga.com/.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Things to Do on Saturday: April 26
Daffodil Days. Long Hill, Beverly. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Experience Sedgwick Gardens in early spring bloom. Walk among carpets of spring bulbs and more. Bring home a daffodil. Great for families. A$5, C free NM. Pre-register. 978-921-1944 x 8815.
Family Day: Art in Bloom. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Nearly 60 New England garden clubs create vibrant floral interpretations of works from the Museum's collection, from Asian sculptures to world-renowned European paintings. Lively programs include demonstrations, illustrated lectures, guided tours, and master classes. Also kid-friendly tours at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., performances, and nature/flower-related activities for children. Artful yoga, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Kids can also design stained glass flowers, have sidewalk chalk fun, and take a family nature walk. A$17, St. (7-17) $6.50, ages 6 and under free. 617-369-3169. http://www.mfa.org/. Also April 27, 28, and 29.
Robots. Boston Children's Museum. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join the champion Quincy FIRST Robotics Team and learn how to build or drive a robot. A$10, C (2-15) $8, C (1) $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/.
Play Dates at the ICA:Good Theater Cheap. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Held on the last Sat. of each month. Make your own theater props and join the Rough and Tumble theater group on stage and throughout the building. Performance by Rough and Tumble Theater at 12 p.m. (tickets are free but first-come, first-served in the main lobby). Guerrilla performances throughout the day. Free to families the last Sat. of each month. Contact ICA for details. 617-478-3100 or http://www.icaboston.org/.
The National Day of Puppetry. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Performance of Snow White and Other Tales, 1 & 3 p.m. $10pp for the show. The Boston Area Guild of Puppetry and the Puppet Showplace Theatre will present workshops and demonstrations free of charge. 617-731-6400. http://www.puppetshowplace.org/.
2nd Annual Cambridge Science Festival. MIT Museum, Corner of Amherst & Ames Streets, Cambridge. Runs through May 4th. All morning thru evening throughout the city. A celebration of science and technology, the first science festival of its kind in the United States. There's something for everyone including creative exhibits, plays, animals, robots, concerts, lectures, debates, demonstrations, a 50ft inflatable whale, a 2-mile genome trail, and more.Most events are free. 617-258-9109. museum@mit.edu. For a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/.
10th Annual Boston College Arts Festival. Boston College, Chestnut Hill. Children's activities today.
"Welcome to Our Home" A Living History Tour. Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord. 4:45- 5:45 p.m. Take a trip to the past on this interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. A$12, C (6-17) $8, C (2- 6) $4. Family Rate (2A/2C) $30. Reservations: 978-369-4118 x106.
Free Earth Day Festival. Garden in the Woods, New England Wildflower Society, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Animal shows and festivities. 508-877-7630. http://www.newfs.org/.
Records and Burpee traveling Children's Zoo. Pinefield Plaza, 1 Nicolas Rd., Framingham. .
Celebration of Spring. Weir River Farm, Hingham.10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Welcome the new growing season and watch as sheep are sheared. $3NM. 781-740-7233.
Weather Wonders. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1 - 4 p.m. Ages 5 - 11. Families track the "April showers" and learn about wild weather with Channel 12 meteorologist Tony Petrarca and the Pinpoint Weather Mobile. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS or http://www.childrenmuseum.org/.
Origami Now! Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 11:30 - 5 p.m. Artist demonstration, drop-in art activities and workshops. Reservations req. for some activities. Visit http://www.pem.org/ for details. A$15, Sr. $13, St., $11, (C 16 and under) free. 866-745-1876.
Charles River Cleanup. Cedariver, Millis; Moody Street Bridge, Waltham. Times TBA. Pre-register: 508-785-0339
Family Day: Art in Bloom. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Nearly 60 New England garden clubs create vibrant floral interpretations of works from the Museum's collection, from Asian sculptures to world-renowned European paintings. Lively programs include demonstrations, illustrated lectures, guided tours, and master classes. Also kid-friendly tours at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., performances, and nature/flower-related activities for children. Artful yoga, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Kids can also design stained glass flowers, have sidewalk chalk fun, and take a family nature walk. A$17, St. (7-17) $6.50, ages 6 and under free. 617-369-3169. http://www.mfa.org/. Also April 27, 28, and 29.
Robots. Boston Children's Museum. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join the champion Quincy FIRST Robotics Team and learn how to build or drive a robot. A$10, C (2-15) $8, C (1) $2, Under 1 free. 617-426-8855. http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/.
Play Dates at the ICA:Good Theater Cheap. The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Held on the last Sat. of each month. Make your own theater props and join the Rough and Tumble theater group on stage and throughout the building. Performance by Rough and Tumble Theater at 12 p.m. (tickets are free but first-come, first-served in the main lobby). Guerrilla performances throughout the day. Free to families the last Sat. of each month. Contact ICA for details. 617-478-3100 or http://www.icaboston.org/.
The National Day of Puppetry. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Performance of Snow White and Other Tales, 1 & 3 p.m. $10pp for the show. The Boston Area Guild of Puppetry and the Puppet Showplace Theatre will present workshops and demonstrations free of charge. 617-731-6400. http://www.puppetshowplace.org/.
2nd Annual Cambridge Science Festival. MIT Museum, Corner of Amherst & Ames Streets, Cambridge. Runs through May 4th. All morning thru evening throughout the city. A celebration of science and technology, the first science festival of its kind in the United States. There's something for everyone including creative exhibits, plays, animals, robots, concerts, lectures, debates, demonstrations, a 50ft inflatable whale, a 2-mile genome trail, and more.Most events are free. 617-258-9109. museum@mit.edu. For a complete schedule of events, visit http://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/.
10th Annual Boston College Arts Festival. Boston College, Chestnut Hill. Children's activities today.
"Welcome to Our Home" A Living History Tour. Orchard House, Home of Louisa May Alcott, Concord. 4:45- 5:45 p.m. Take a trip to the past on this interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. A$12, C (6-17) $8, C (2- 6) $4. Family Rate (2A/2C) $30. Reservations: 978-369-4118 x106.
Free Earth Day Festival. Garden in the Woods, New England Wildflower Society, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Animal shows and festivities. 508-877-7630. http://www.newfs.org/.
Records and Burpee traveling Children's Zoo. Pinefield Plaza, 1 Nicolas Rd., Framingham. .
Celebration of Spring. Weir River Farm, Hingham.10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Welcome the new growing season and watch as sheep are sheared. $3NM. 781-740-7233.
Weather Wonders. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 1 - 4 p.m. Ages 5 - 11. Families track the "April showers" and learn about wild weather with Channel 12 meteorologist Tony Petrarca and the Pinpoint Weather Mobile. $6.50pp. 401-273-KIDS or http://www.childrenmuseum.org/.
Origami Now! Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 11:30 - 5 p.m. Artist demonstration, drop-in art activities and workshops. Reservations req. for some activities. Visit http://www.pem.org/ for details. A$15, Sr. $13, St., $11, (C 16 and under) free. 866-745-1876.
Charles River Cleanup. Cedariver, Millis; Moody Street Bridge, Waltham. Times TBA. Pre-register: 508-785-0339
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
WEEKEND PICK: Spitballs, Paper Dolls & Cut-Ups Event Saturday
Saturday, April 19, consider dropping into the the Worcester Center for Crafts' family fun event, Spitballs, Paper Dolls, & Cut-Ups, any time from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore contemporary and traditional techniques in paper craft all with an eye for the recycled. Try paper making, folding, cutting, and making mosaic murals from recycled paper, furniture from cardboard as well as creating paper jewels and designer paper clothes.
Step inside a recycling truck for a bird's eye view of how Worcester recycles.
Learn about conserving natural resources from Mass Audubon's Broadmeadow Brook.
For more information about this free day, visit www.worcestercraftcenter.org
Explore contemporary and traditional techniques in paper craft all with an eye for the recycled. Try paper making, folding, cutting, and making mosaic murals from recycled paper, furniture from cardboard as well as creating paper jewels and designer paper clothes.
Step inside a recycling truck for a bird's eye view of how Worcester recycles.
Learn about conserving natural resources from Mass Audubon's Broadmeadow Brook.
For more information about this free day, visit www.worcestercraftcenter.org
Thursday, March 27, 2008
WEEKEND PICK: 16th Annual American Baby Faire is This Weekend
For the 16th year, the American Baby Faire is returning to Boston, but this time it has a new home at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
This special event on Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30, presented by Babies"R"Us, will introduce expectant parents and young families to more than 100 exhibits showcasing the latest in child care, parenting information and services, the newest products for infants and toddlers, exciting interactive children's exhibits and free product samples. There will be continuous live entertainment throughout the weekend as well as roving fairytale characters for children to meet. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Enter your baby in the hourly Babies"R"Us Baby Derby races for the title of Boston's "fastest crawler." As many as 500 babies are expected to race throughout the two-day American Baby Faire event.
Please stop by the Bay State Parent booth for a copy of the April issue, a raffle, and more. (Thanks to everyone who entered our ticket giveaway. The winners were: http://baystateparent.blogspot.com/2008/03/american-baby-faire-contest-winners.html)
Daily admission tickets are $10 for adults and free for grandparents and children under age 12. A $3 admission discount coupon is available at area Babies"R"Us locations.
Parking is free.
For additional information visit www.americanbabyfaire.com
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This special event on Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30, presented by Babies"R"Us, will introduce expectant parents and young families to more than 100 exhibits showcasing the latest in child care, parenting information and services, the newest products for infants and toddlers, exciting interactive children's exhibits and free product samples. There will be continuous live entertainment throughout the weekend as well as roving fairytale characters for children to meet. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Enter your baby in the hourly Babies"R"Us Baby Derby races for the title of Boston's "fastest crawler." As many as 500 babies are expected to race throughout the two-day American Baby Faire event.
Please stop by the Bay State Parent booth for a copy of the April issue, a raffle, and more. (Thanks to everyone who entered our ticket giveaway. The winners were: http://baystateparent.blogspot.com/2008/03/american-baby-faire-contest-winners.html)
Daily admission tickets are $10 for adults and free for grandparents and children under age 12. A $3 admission discount coupon is available at area Babies"R"Us locations.
Parking is free.
For additional information visit www.americanbabyfaire.com
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Friday, March 14, 2008
WEEKEND PICK: Celebrate the Irish & St. Patrick's Day at a Parade
Monday is St. Patrick's Day.
Celebrate a little earlier by attending one of the three parades on Sunday:
* Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade. 1 p.m.
For more information call 781-878-1570 or visit http://www.eddiebaileysgarage.com/
* 13th Annual Parade. Gates Middle School, First Parish Rd., Scituate. 1 p.m. Parade proceeds down First Parish Rd. to Front St., Scituate Harbor. Then it turns right onto Jericho Rd., ending at the Town Pier. Scituate is nicknamed the Irish Riviera, since many Irish politicians like James Michael Curley and the Kennedys liked to vacation there in summer.
* 107th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Begins at Broadway T-stop and ends at Andre Square, South Boston. 1 p.m. Colorful floats, music, and good cheer celebrate the city's Irish heritage in Boston's most Irish neighborhood jutting into Boston Harbor.
For more info, call 617-635-3911.
Celebrate a little earlier by attending one of the three parades on Sunday:
* Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade. 1 p.m.
For more information call 781-878-1570 or visit http://www.eddiebaileysgarage.com/
* 13th Annual Parade. Gates Middle School, First Parish Rd., Scituate. 1 p.m. Parade proceeds down First Parish Rd. to Front St., Scituate Harbor. Then it turns right onto Jericho Rd., ending at the Town Pier. Scituate is nicknamed the Irish Riviera, since many Irish politicians like James Michael Curley and the Kennedys liked to vacation there in summer.
* 107th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Begins at Broadway T-stop and ends at Andre Square, South Boston. 1 p.m. Colorful floats, music, and good cheer celebrate the city's Irish heritage in Boston's most Irish neighborhood jutting into Boston Harbor.
For more info, call 617-635-3911.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
State's Health Department Bans Jewelry With Lead & Establishes New Regulations
Massachusetts Department of Health press release issued yesterday:
In an effort to protect children’s health, the Department of Public Health announced new regulations banning the manufacture, transport or sale of children’s jewelry containing dangerous levels of lead. Under the new regulation, the sale of children’s leaded jewelry would be banned in all venues in Massachusetts, including Internet and catalogue sales.
The regulations were approved at the monthly meeting of the Public Health Council the body that approves public health regulations in Massachusetts. The regulations will go into effect in June 2008 to give industry time to come into compliance and to allow for a 30-day comment period on a guidance document outlining laboratory testing methods and compliance requirements.
“Because high levels of lead in toy jewelry can present long-term health consequences for children, we think this new regulation will go a long to way to protect the health of children in the Commonwealth,” said Health Commissioner John Auerbach.
Over the past three years, the Department collected and tested jewelry samples from vending machines, children’s toy sections of retail stores, and jewelry counters in stores across the Commonwealth. Although the percent of children’s jewelry samples containing lead has decreased from samples collected in 2004, more than one in 10 samples collected in 2007 had sufficiently high lead levels that present serious health concerns to young children.
The Council expressed strong support for the regulations, which were first proposed last September. The Council approval comes following two public hearings that were held in Framingham and Boston in November 2007.
“Despite numerous voluntary recalls of these products issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over the past few years, children’s jewelry sold in Massachusetts continues to have dangerous levels of lead,” said Suzanne Condon, Director, Bureau of Environmental Health.
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program’s primary objective is to protect children from residential lead paint exposure through education, outreach and remediation of lead hazards.
Massachusetts law requires that every child be screened for lead at ages one, two and three and again at age four if they live in one of 14 communities determined to be a high-risk community for lead poisoning. The Massachusetts Lead Law bans toys, eating or drinking utensils with a coating of paint, enamel or glaze with a lead content of 600 ppm (parts per million) or greater, but the law does not apply to lead in metallic form.
The new regulations will define children’s leaded jewelry as:
* jewelry marketed to or intended for use by children under 14 years of age,
* jewelry that contains a concentration of lead that either is more than 600 ppm total lead content as determined by the U.S. screening test for total lead analysis or similar methods subject to the approval of DPH, or
* jewelry that would expose a child to greater than 15 ug (micrograms) of lead per day over a chronic exposure period.
The regulation will apply to:
* Children’s leaded jewelry manufactured, shipped or sold at retail or wholesale, indoors or outdoors, over the Internet or through catalogs. This includes, but is not limited to,
* jewelry sold in vending machines, toy stores or toy displays, toy departments or toy sections, or
* jewelry that may use images or otherwise be designed or packaged to be especially attractive to children.
Enforcement plan:
* Spot checks will be conducted across the state to ensure compliance.
* Violators will be subject to the penalties described in M.G.L. Chapter 94B: Hazardous Substances, including up to $5,000 fine or imprisonment and a product embargo.
Future plan:
Later this year, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will explore developing additional regulations to protect children from lead found in other products besides jewelry.
Discussion groups will be held for both industry and advocacy groups to determine the products that pose the greatest public health threat to children.
In an effort to protect children’s health, the Department of Public Health announced new regulations banning the manufacture, transport or sale of children’s jewelry containing dangerous levels of lead. Under the new regulation, the sale of children’s leaded jewelry would be banned in all venues in Massachusetts, including Internet and catalogue sales.
The regulations were approved at the monthly meeting of the Public Health Council the body that approves public health regulations in Massachusetts. The regulations will go into effect in June 2008 to give industry time to come into compliance and to allow for a 30-day comment period on a guidance document outlining laboratory testing methods and compliance requirements.
“Because high levels of lead in toy jewelry can present long-term health consequences for children, we think this new regulation will go a long to way to protect the health of children in the Commonwealth,” said Health Commissioner John Auerbach.
Over the past three years, the Department collected and tested jewelry samples from vending machines, children’s toy sections of retail stores, and jewelry counters in stores across the Commonwealth. Although the percent of children’s jewelry samples containing lead has decreased from samples collected in 2004, more than one in 10 samples collected in 2007 had sufficiently high lead levels that present serious health concerns to young children.
The Council expressed strong support for the regulations, which were first proposed last September. The Council approval comes following two public hearings that were held in Framingham and Boston in November 2007.
“Despite numerous voluntary recalls of these products issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over the past few years, children’s jewelry sold in Massachusetts continues to have dangerous levels of lead,” said Suzanne Condon, Director, Bureau of Environmental Health.
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Program’s primary objective is to protect children from residential lead paint exposure through education, outreach and remediation of lead hazards.
Massachusetts law requires that every child be screened for lead at ages one, two and three and again at age four if they live in one of 14 communities determined to be a high-risk community for lead poisoning. The Massachusetts Lead Law bans toys, eating or drinking utensils with a coating of paint, enamel or glaze with a lead content of 600 ppm (parts per million) or greater, but the law does not apply to lead in metallic form.
The new regulations will define children’s leaded jewelry as:
* jewelry marketed to or intended for use by children under 14 years of age,
* jewelry that contains a concentration of lead that either is more than 600 ppm total lead content as determined by the U.S. screening test for total lead analysis or similar methods subject to the approval of DPH, or
* jewelry that would expose a child to greater than 15 ug (micrograms) of lead per day over a chronic exposure period.
The regulation will apply to:
* Children’s leaded jewelry manufactured, shipped or sold at retail or wholesale, indoors or outdoors, over the Internet or through catalogs. This includes, but is not limited to,
* jewelry sold in vending machines, toy stores or toy displays, toy departments or toy sections, or
* jewelry that may use images or otherwise be designed or packaged to be especially attractive to children.
Enforcement plan:
* Spot checks will be conducted across the state to ensure compliance.
* Violators will be subject to the penalties described in M.G.L. Chapter 94B: Hazardous Substances, including up to $5,000 fine or imprisonment and a product embargo.
Future plan:
Later this year, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will explore developing additional regulations to protect children from lead found in other products besides jewelry.
Discussion groups will be held for both industry and advocacy groups to determine the products that pose the greatest public health threat to children.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sunday, Oct. 14 Cinderella in Shrewsbury
Kids First and Westboro Sped Pac will present Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre Production of Cinderella on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at Westboro High at 90 West Main Street.
Tickets are $8.
To purchase call 508-756-6519 or e-mail jsamalis@townisp.com Tickets will be sold at the door, too.
At the event there will be raffles, snacks and the opportunity to meet the cast of Cinderella.
About Kaleidoscope Theatre: http://www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com/
This event is supported in part by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Tickets are $8.
To purchase call 508-756-6519 or e-mail jsamalis@townisp.com Tickets will be sold at the door, too.
At the event there will be raffles, snacks and the opportunity to meet the cast of Cinderella.
About Kaleidoscope Theatre: http://www.kaleidoscopechildrenstheatre.com/
This event is supported in part by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Oct. 14: Fall Fun Day in Weston
Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton is hosting a Fall Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features face-painting, roasted corn, scavenger hunt, and more!
Bring your camera to take a photo in our picturesque Fall in New England setting. Local craftspeople and artists will sell their handcrafted wares–baubles and beads, pottery, photos, handmade soap, etc.
Bring your camera to take a photo in our picturesque Fall in New England setting. Local craftspeople and artists will sell their handcrafted wares–baubles and beads, pottery, photos, handmade soap, etc.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Oct. 14: Dance Me A Story Free Event in West Newton
The Joanne Langione Dance Center on Border Street in West Newton will host a FREE Dance Me A Story ballet class, based on traditional fairy tales such as Snow White, Cinderella, and Swan Lake. The free event is for children ages 5-7. Time to be announced.
The storybook ballet class taught by dance professionals will begin with a story reading, ballet movement in costume and includes a tracing of the ballet's main characters to be crayoned in by class members. The goal of Dance Me a Story is to allow young children to experience age-appropriate story ballets, through music and movement. No prior dance training necessary. Pre-registration is suggested by calling 617-969-8724 or visiting http://www.jldancecenter.com/
The storybook ballet class taught by dance professionals will begin with a story reading, ballet movement in costume and includes a tracing of the ballet's main characters to be crayoned in by class members. The goal of Dance Me a Story is to allow young children to experience age-appropriate story ballets, through music and movement. No prior dance training necessary. Pre-registration is suggested by calling 617-969-8724 or visiting http://www.jldancecenter.com/
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