This Saturday July 12, Canterbury Shaker Village celebrates Lavender Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 am to 4 pm. Mom's if your in the Granite State Saturday, this is a a day to savor, learn about, and relax with this fragrant herb. Families can tour the historic Canterbury Shaker Village botanical gardens, make their own lavender sachets and tea, and unwind at the relaxation clinic. They can attend workshops on growing lavender and on its culinary, medicinal and household uses. Visitors can also sample traditional Shaker style lavender lemonade and cookies. Lavender plants will be available at the Farm Stand.
Admission: $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-17; no charge for children under 6. Family rates are available. Admission price includes and all regular museum tours, demonstrations, and exhibits. This event is rain or shine. http://www.shakers.org/
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Founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers, Canterbury Shaker Village is an internationally-known, non-profit museum and National Historic Landmark with 25 original Shaker buildings, three reconstructed Shaker buildings and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The Village is located 20 minutes north of Concord, NH, and 25 minutes south of Meredith, NH. Take I-93 to Exit 18 or Route 106 to Shaker Road.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
STUDY: Asthma Attacks Early in Pregnancy Put Baby at Greater Risk of Birth Defects
Uncontrolled asthma during the first trimester of pregnancy greatly increases the risk of birth defects in babies, according to new research recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Canadian researchers Lucie Blais, PhD, and Amelie Forget, MSc, concluded that women who had an asthma flare-up in the first three months of pregnancy were 48 percent more likely to have a baby with at least one congenital defect than asthmatic mothers who did not have a flare-up in the first trimester. The rate of birth defects among the children of mothers who experienced a flare-up was 12.8 percent, versus a rate of 8.9 percent for mothers with better-controlled asthma, according to study data. In total, researchers analyzed more than 4,300 pregnancies through health care and pharmacy records.
The findings underscore the need to keep asthma well-managed throughout pregnancy, but especially in the first trimester – a crucial period for fetal development.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) recommends all pregnant women with a history of asthma consult with an allergist/immunologist to ensure the asthma is well-controlled.
When a pregnant woman has trouble breathing, as during an asthma attack, both mother and fetus can experience a drop in the level of oxygen in their blood. A fetus needs a consistent supply of blood for normal growth and survival. Pregnant women, like all asthma patients, should avoid common asthma triggers such as house dust mites, animal dander and smoke, according to the AAAAI. An allergist/immunologist can prescribe safe and effective medications for controlling asthma during pregnancy. To learn more about asthma and pregnancy or to find an allergist/immunologist in your area, visit http://www.aaaai.org/
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Canadian researchers Lucie Blais, PhD, and Amelie Forget, MSc, concluded that women who had an asthma flare-up in the first three months of pregnancy were 48 percent more likely to have a baby with at least one congenital defect than asthmatic mothers who did not have a flare-up in the first trimester. The rate of birth defects among the children of mothers who experienced a flare-up was 12.8 percent, versus a rate of 8.9 percent for mothers with better-controlled asthma, according to study data. In total, researchers analyzed more than 4,300 pregnancies through health care and pharmacy records.
The findings underscore the need to keep asthma well-managed throughout pregnancy, but especially in the first trimester – a crucial period for fetal development.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) recommends all pregnant women with a history of asthma consult with an allergist/immunologist to ensure the asthma is well-controlled.
When a pregnant woman has trouble breathing, as during an asthma attack, both mother and fetus can experience a drop in the level of oxygen in their blood. A fetus needs a consistent supply of blood for normal growth and survival. Pregnant women, like all asthma patients, should avoid common asthma triggers such as house dust mites, animal dander and smoke, according to the AAAAI. An allergist/immunologist can prescribe safe and effective medications for controlling asthma during pregnancy. To learn more about asthma and pregnancy or to find an allergist/immunologist in your area, visit http://www.aaaai.org/
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
RECALL: Bayside Furnishings Recalls Youth Bed Toy Chests Sold At Costco After the Death of a 22-month-old Child
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bayside Furnishings of San Diego, Calif., on July 3rd announced a voluntary recall of about 9,350 LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds (pictured). The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children. The Commission received one report of a death involving a 22-month-old boy of Roseville, California. He strangled when the lid of the toy chest fell on the back of his head and entrapped his neck on the edge of the chest of a LaJolla Boat Bed. This recall involves two styles of Bayside youth beds: the LaJolla Boat Bed and the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The preassembled toy chests are designed in the shape of a ship or boat’s “bow” and attached to the beds as a footboard. The LaJolla Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top and white wood base with a blue stripe. The Pirates Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top, wheel shape and brown wood base with decorative carvings. They were sold at Costco and furniture retail stores nationwide and Costco.com from January 2006 through May 2008 for between $700 and $1,400 and manufactured in China.Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy chests and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports.
For additional information, contact Bayside at 877-494-2536 anytime, or visit http://www.baysidefurnishings.com/ to register online for the free repair kit.
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RECALL: Children's Jewelry By Bead Bazaar Due to Lead Exposure
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bead Bazaar of Rockville, Maryland, on July 3rd announced a voluntary recall of 13,000 “It’s a Girl Thing” Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms. The children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. This recall involves “It’s a Girl Thing” metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. “It’s a Girl Thing” is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm).Sold at retailers nationwide from February 2006 through June 2008 for about $6 and manufactured in China.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Bead Bazaar USA at 800- 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit http://www.beadkit.com/
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RECALL: Infants Garmets Due to Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rashti & Rashti of new York, on July 1st announced a voluntary recall of about 6,200 Taggies™ Sleep’n Play Infant Garments. The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported. The recall involves two Taggies™ Sleep ‘n Play style infant garments sold in purple or blue and white with style number listed in chart. The infant garments are one piece footed coveralls with snaps down the front. These garments were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. RN #27829 is printed on the care label sewn into the garment. Style numbers are printed on the hangtag of the garments.
Style# UPC Color Description
T21301H 0-22253-21301-3 Purple Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (0-3M)
T21302H 0-22253-21302-0 Purple Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (0-6M)
T21301H 0-22253-21303-7 Purple Butterfly Applique Sleep’n Play (6-9M)
T20816H 0-22253-20816-3 Blue and White Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (0-3M))
T20817H 0-22253-20817-0 Blue and White Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (3-6M)
T20818H 0-22253-20818-7 Blue and White Fun Dog Print Sleep’n Play (6-9M)
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby, Dillards, Nordstrom, and other specialty stores and Internet retailers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20 and manufactured in China.
Consumers should immediately take these garments away from children and contact Rashti & Rashti to receive a refund. For additional information, contact Rashti & Rashti at (888) 594-3730 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.rashtiandrashti.com/
Become A Foster Parent Event -- July 16th
On Wednesday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cornerstone Books at 45 Lafayette St., in Salem in conjunction with Dare Family Services is hosting an informational event on becoming a foster parent. For more information on this free event visit www.blogger.com/www.cornerstonebooks-salem.com
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Monday, July 7, 2008
Winner: Autographed In My Backyard Book
Congrats to Kristen Gustafson of Oxford, who is the winner of the autographed copy of the book In My Backyard by Massachusetts author Valarie Giogas.
A reader of Bay State Parent magazine for the past three years, her favorite features are the calendar, Day Trip Destination and Parenting 1-2-3.
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About the book: Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk and what is the name of its group? This clever, rhythmic story tells us just that! Counting from one to 10, familiar backyard animals are introduced by baby and family group name. Each stanza also tells a bit more about each animal by providing clues as to what they eat, how they sound or where they live. The “For Creative Minds” section includes more animal fun facts, information on keeping a nature journal and how to watch for wildlife in your own backyard.
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About the author: Giogas has been writing since she was a child. As a teacher, her favorite part of teaching was the books. She’s been writing for children ever since she discovered that she could combine her love for children’s literature with her passion for writing. The idea for In My Backyard began when her son was in preschool. They always drove by a gaggle of geese, and he would giggle when she told him the group name. When the geese had goslings, the idea for this book was cemented.
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About Sylvan Dell Publishing: Based in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., it is on a mission to create picture books that excite children’s imaginations, are artistically spectacular and have educational value. The company specializes in “Science and Math Through Literature” and provides free supplemental parent/teacher resources for every title. Founded in 2004, Sylvan Dell’s family has grown to include more than 55 authors and illustrators in the U.S. and Canada, and 35 titles – honored as nominees, finalists or winners of more than 50 book awards – line their bookshelf. For more information about Sylvan Dell’s books and free parent/teacher resources, visit http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/
A reader of Bay State Parent magazine for the past three years, her favorite features are the calendar, Day Trip Destination and Parenting 1-2-3.
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To enter current, exclusive contests offered by Bay State Parent magazine, visit http://www.baystateparent.com/common/contests.html
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About the book: Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk and what is the name of its group? This clever, rhythmic story tells us just that! Counting from one to 10, familiar backyard animals are introduced by baby and family group name. Each stanza also tells a bit more about each animal by providing clues as to what they eat, how they sound or where they live. The “For Creative Minds” section includes more animal fun facts, information on keeping a nature journal and how to watch for wildlife in your own backyard.
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About the author: Giogas has been writing since she was a child. As a teacher, her favorite part of teaching was the books. She’s been writing for children ever since she discovered that she could combine her love for children’s literature with her passion for writing. The idea for In My Backyard began when her son was in preschool. They always drove by a gaggle of geese, and he would giggle when she told him the group name. When the geese had goslings, the idea for this book was cemented.
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About Sylvan Dell Publishing: Based in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., it is on a mission to create picture books that excite children’s imaginations, are artistically spectacular and have educational value. The company specializes in “Science and Math Through Literature” and provides free supplemental parent/teacher resources for every title. Founded in 2004, Sylvan Dell’s family has grown to include more than 55 authors and illustrators in the U.S. and Canada, and 35 titles – honored as nominees, finalists or winners of more than 50 book awards – line their bookshelf. For more information about Sylvan Dell’s books and free parent/teacher resources, visit http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/
Mike Lowell Joins Bay State Parent in Support of the Life is good Kids Foundation and the World’s Greatest Backyard Athlete Competition
Life is good event is Saturday, July 19 at Boston Common.
World’s Greatest Backyard Athlete to be Crowned at Life is good® Festival July 19 on Boston Common. It may be too late to qualify for the Olympic games in Beijing but there is still time to take the field for a storied athletic competition. The World’s Greatest Backyard Athlete competition will once again be the centerpiece event at the annual Life is good Festival on Saturday, July 19 on Boston Common. More than 100 individuals will compete in this friendly, low-key competition for the coveted title while raising funds for the Life is good Kids Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s festival will be directed by the foundation to Project Joy, a Boston-based non-profit organization whose mission is to use the healing power of play to transform children impacted by violence, poverty and loss into healthy and joyful players in the game of life.The pledge-driven competition, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, features men and women putting their skills to the test through a number of old-fashioned backyard games including Frisbee toss, bocce, watermelon seed spitting, and Wiffle Ball Homerun Derby. Competing athletes commit to raise at least $1,000 for the Life is good Kids Foundation. The top fundraiser will win a three night stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Palmas del Mar Resort in Puerto Rico. To sign up for the World’s Greatest Backyard Athlete competition, visit the Life is good® Web site at www.lifeisgood.com/festivals.
“Our Backyard Athlete competition is great fun for the athletes and the crowds that cheer them on, and it’s backed by a serious purpose,” said Bert Jacobs, Chief Executive Optimist for Life is good. “The World’s Greatest Backyard Athlete Competition gives each athlete a day of smiles along with the deep satisfaction of raising major funds for an organization that works to bring joy back into the lives of children in need. Even if you don’t end up with the title, everyone wins in this competition.”
2008 Life is good Festival
The Life is good Festival brings the nostalgia of an old-fashioned American picnic to the heart of Boston. The classic outdoor summer bash will feature great traditional games and activities. The festival will be divided into several “villages”:* The Olympic Village, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, will be the site of the 2008 World’s Greatest Backyard Athlete competition.* Jaketown, sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods, features familiar games aplenty, including football, lacrosse, speed pitch, soccer kick, Frisbee toss, basketball, tug-o’-war, volleyball, and much more.* Chillville, sponsored by Four Points® by Sheraton and the perfect cool-down spot between physical activities, showcases arts and crafts, face painting, and an entertaining kids stage.* The Joy Zone features cooperative kids’ games hosted by Project Joy, including its amazing multi-colored 50-foot parachute.* Music & Memories: The festival will also feature classic backyard food and great live music from the Main Stage, sponsored by 93.7 MIKE FM, with headliner Robert Randolph..
The Life is good® Festival is produced in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Sponsors for the 2008 Life is good® Festival include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Newland Communities, SAP, Four Points® by Sheraton, Verizon Wireless, Citizens Bank, and UPS.
Media sponsors include 93.7 MIKE FM, Boston.com, The Improper Bostonian, Bostoncentral.com, & Bay State Parent.
About Life is good, Inc.®: Life is good®, based in Boston, MA, spreads good vibes through its colorful collection of apparel and accessories, and the contagious grin of Jake, its optimistic cultural hero. For more information on Life is good®, please visit www.lifeisgood.com
About the Life is good Kids Foundation: The Life is good Kids Foundation supports extraordinary charities that creat a lasting positive impact on children facing unfair challenges, including the trauma of violence and poverty. The Foundation receives its principal financial support from the public via the charitable fundraising festivals conducted by Life is good, Inc. This year eighteen different festivals will be held in fourteen different states nationwide. 100% of funds raised from these festivals is distributed to 501 C (3) non-profit organizations supporting children in need.
CONTEST: Enter To Win A Sesame Street DVD Featuring Singles & Doubles Tennis Champion Venus Williams
This past weekend, tennis great Venus Williams not only won the singles title at Wimbledon but also the the Doubles title with her sister Serena (whom she beat for the singles title.). Your child can watch Venus and Elmo in an imaginary game of volley & serve and the rest of the Sesame Street gang on Sesame Street: Count On Sports, arriving on DVD July 22nd from Genius Products and Sesame Workshop.Bay State Parent magazine has teamed up with the two companies to giveaway 5 copies of the DVD to readers. To enter, fill out the survey at http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html. Make sure to select Sesame SPORTS in the pull down bar.
The deadline to enter is Sunday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 EST. Winners' names & hometowns will be posted on this site. DVDs will be mailed to winners, upon verification. The contest is open to Massachusetts residents only.
ABOUT COUNT ON SPORTS: Integrating essential concepts into each of the memorable sports segments, this math-tastic presentation is full of numbers, shapes and spatial relations such as short/tall, over/under and forward/backward. With Ernie reporting from ESSN - Ernie's Sports Show News (a parody of ESPN's "Sport's Center") - tiny tikes won't miss a moment of the DVD's amazing athletic adventures such as The Count racing in the Transylvania 300; Prairie Dawn flipping for Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes; Grover shooting hoops with New Jersey Nets basketball star Vince Carter and Elmo serving up a game of imaginary tennis with champion Venus Williams.
Sesame Street: Count On Sports, is about 45 minutes long, will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.93.
About Sesame Workshop: Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that changed television forever with the legendary Sesame Street. As the single largest informal educator of young children, local Sesame Street programs produced in countries as diverse as South Africa, Bangladesh and India are making a difference in over 120 nations. Using proprietary research to create engaging and enriching content, Sesame Workshop produces programs such as Dragon Tales and Pinky Dinky Doo. In addition, multimedia needs-driven initiatives provide families tools for addressing such issues as children's health, military deployment and emergency preparedness. As a nonprofit, product proceeds and philanthropic donations support Sesame Workshop's educational research and creative content for children around the world. Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org
About Sesame Workshop: Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that changed television forever with the legendary Sesame Street. As the single largest informal educator of young children, local Sesame Street programs produced in countries as diverse as South Africa, Bangladesh and India are making a difference in over 120 nations. Using proprietary research to create engaging and enriching content, Sesame Workshop produces programs such as Dragon Tales and Pinky Dinky Doo. In addition, multimedia needs-driven initiatives provide families tools for addressing such issues as children's health, military deployment and emergency preparedness. As a nonprofit, product proceeds and philanthropic donations support Sesame Workshop's educational research and creative content for children around the world. Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org
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WINNER: Set of Wally books
Congrats to Tiffany McNamara of Ayer!
She is the winner in Bay State Parent magazine's Cheer on the Sox Contest: Wally the Green Monster books
A reader of the magazine for 4 years, her favorite feature is the calendar. To enter our current contests visit, http://www.baystateparent.com/common/contests.html
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Tiffany won two books written by Red Sox great Jerry Remy and featuring Wally The Green Monster.
In Hello Wally, your child can follow Wally around Fenway Park during game day. Read along as Wally enjoys pre-game festivities on Yawkey Way, visits the Ted Williams Statue, participates in batting practice, entertains Red Sox fans, and cheers the home team to victory. Boston Red Sox Children's Book The 24-page hardcover book published by Mascot Books (http://www.mascotbooks.com/) retails for $14.95.
The sequel book by Remy is Wally The Green Monster And His Journey Through Red Sox Nation. In it, Wally the Green Monster, takes a tour of Red Sox Nation. Read along as Wally's journey takes him from Boston, out to Cape Cod, south to Connecitcut and Rhode Island, then north to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The hardcover book is $14.95.
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She is the winner in Bay State Parent magazine's Cheer on the Sox Contest: Wally the Green Monster books
A reader of the magazine for 4 years, her favorite feature is the calendar. To enter our current contests visit, http://www.baystateparent.com/common/contests.html
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Tiffany won two books written by Red Sox great Jerry Remy and featuring Wally The Green Monster.
In Hello Wally, your child can follow Wally around Fenway Park during game day. Read along as Wally enjoys pre-game festivities on Yawkey Way, visits the Ted Williams Statue, participates in batting practice, entertains Red Sox fans, and cheers the home team to victory. Boston Red Sox Children's Book The 24-page hardcover book published by Mascot Books (http://www.mascotbooks.com/) retails for $14.95.
The sequel book by Remy is Wally The Green Monster And His Journey Through Red Sox Nation. In it, Wally the Green Monster, takes a tour of Red Sox Nation. Read along as Wally's journey takes him from Boston, out to Cape Cod, south to Connecitcut and Rhode Island, then north to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The hardcover book is $14.95.
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Don't Miss The Big Dipper All-You-Can-Eat-Ice-Cream Festival on July 12
The 2008 Big Dipper All You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival takes place at Elm Park (Route 9 and park Avenue) in Worcester from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 12.
Festival faces Russell Street, free parking in the St. Spyridon Cathedral main lot.
Ice cream from many leading national and local vendors, moonwalks, a food tent, face painting, continuous entertainment, clowns, team mascots, gigantic raffle, and other fun activities! Rain or shine.
A & C (12+) $5pp, C under 12 free. 508-753-5425 or e-mail: dhuegel@childrensfriend.org
Festival faces Russell Street, free parking in the St. Spyridon Cathedral main lot.
Ice cream from many leading national and local vendors, moonwalks, a food tent, face painting, continuous entertainment, clowns, team mascots, gigantic raffle, and other fun activities! Rain or shine.
A & C (12+) $5pp, C under 12 free. 508-753-5425 or e-mail: dhuegel@childrensfriend.org
CONTEST: Win A Wall-E Soundtrack
Bay State Parent readers can enter to win one of 5 copies of the soundtrack for the #1 movie in the country -- Wall-E. The Walt Disney Records CD features a score written by 8-time Academy Award-nominated composer Thomas Newsman and the original song Down to Earth written and performed by Peter Gabriel. (It's my personal favorite song on the CD.) The soundtrack also includes two songs from Hello Dolly performed by Michael Crawford (It Only Takes A Moment and Put On Your Sunday Clothes and the Louis Armstrong classic La Vie En Rose.
Academy Award-winning writer-director Andrew Stanton (Finding Demo and A Bug's Life) didn't wait long to ask Finding Nemo collaborator Thomas Newman to compose the music for Wall-E. "The night of the Oscars in 2004 (Finding Nemo) we went out for a celebratory toast at the bar in the middle of the ceremony, and right there I remember saying, 'Okay I've got this idea and it involves Hello Dolly and science fiction.' Wondering if he would still talk to me after that..." Stanton described. The Hello Dolly reference didn't scare off Newman - his uncle Lionel was the conductor for the 1969 film.
Though he has written music for a wide range of films Thomas Newman had never composed for a science fiction film. He brought his on unique style to Wall-E. "He's got a very unique style that often involves a lot of overdubes and mixing after he's recorded the orchestra. And it just allow this fresh palette of sounds to come in," said Stanton. "He really nailed an identity for not only the movie but for the characters and for the moments. I can't imagine it any other way."
If you haven't seen the animated film, here is a quick synopsis: What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (beside collecting knickknacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL-E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile WALL-E chases EVE across the Galaxy and sets into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures.The soundtrack it stores on June 24 and the movie opened to box office success three day later.
To win one of 5 CD, fill out the survey at http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html. Make sure to select OTHER in the pull down bar. The deadline to enter is Sunday, Aug. 3 at 11:59 EST. Winners' names & hometowns will be posted on this site. CDs will be mailed to winners, upon verification. The contest is open to Massachusetts residents only.
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July 5th: Red Sox Pitcher Bill Monbouquette Joins Baseball Celebration in the Berkshires
Bill Monbouquette, former pitching ace for the Boston Red Sox, has been added to the line-up of an all-star baseball celebration to be held at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, July 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. Mr. Monbouquette is a 20-game winner and multi-year All Star who played for the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees, and the San Francisco Giants. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000, and will share stories from his baseball career, which included a no-hitter and spanned from 1958 to 1968.
At 1 p.m. meet Master of Ceremonies Carl Beane, the Voice of Fenway Park and the 2008 World Championship Boston Red Sox, who will share stories about the Red Sox past and present. Try a World Series ring on for size, and snap a picture to capture the moment.
At 2 p.m., meet award-winning illustrator Graig Kreindler, whose paintings depict watershed moments in baseball history. A print signing will follow the artist's illustrated talk.
At 3 p.m., hear about life in the Major Leagues from former Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette, or design your own baseball card in an art class for all ages.
Finally, see what baseball looked like in 1886, with a visit from the Pittsfield Elms Vintage Baseball Club at 3:30 p.m. The Elms will toss the ball and discuss the evolution of the game. Other highlights include a reading of "Casey at the Bat," and appearances throughout the day from representatives of the North Adams Steeple Cats and Pittsfield Dukes baseball teams. PJ Moynihan, director and producer of "Eye on the Dream," will also be on hand to screen his documentary celebrating the game of baseball in its purest form.
The afternoon is free with regular Museum admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum is open daily in Stockbridge. General public admission is $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors, $10 for students, and free for visitors 18 and under (five per adult). Kids Free Every Day is a gift to families from Country Curtains and the Red Lion Inn. The Museum is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through October; from November through April, weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekend/holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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At 1 p.m. meet Master of Ceremonies Carl Beane, the Voice of Fenway Park and the 2008 World Championship Boston Red Sox, who will share stories about the Red Sox past and present. Try a World Series ring on for size, and snap a picture to capture the moment.
At 2 p.m., meet award-winning illustrator Graig Kreindler, whose paintings depict watershed moments in baseball history. A print signing will follow the artist's illustrated talk.
At 3 p.m., hear about life in the Major Leagues from former Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette, or design your own baseball card in an art class for all ages.
Finally, see what baseball looked like in 1886, with a visit from the Pittsfield Elms Vintage Baseball Club at 3:30 p.m. The Elms will toss the ball and discuss the evolution of the game. Other highlights include a reading of "Casey at the Bat," and appearances throughout the day from representatives of the North Adams Steeple Cats and Pittsfield Dukes baseball teams. PJ Moynihan, director and producer of "Eye on the Dream," will also be on hand to screen his documentary celebrating the game of baseball in its purest form.
The afternoon is free with regular Museum admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum is open daily in Stockbridge. General public admission is $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors, $10 for students, and free for visitors 18 and under (five per adult). Kids Free Every Day is a gift to families from Country Curtains and the Red Lion Inn. The Museum is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through October; from November through April, weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and weekend/holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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CONTEST: 4 Readers Will Win A Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker
Bay State Parent magazine has partnered with Jada Toys to giveaway 4 Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker (Retail value $29.99)Do your tweens & teens love rock and roll? Do they dream of being a rock star when they grow up? If so, they need the new Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker to let them unleash their inner rock star – no video game system required! The Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker uses patented technology consisting of guitar picks and a rockin’ belt buckle that when connected to a wearable, mini-amplifier, allows anyone to freely jam - anytime, anywhere. With an air guitar in hand, the user waves the pick over the belt buckle sensor to determine the tempo of the song. Whether with friends, alone, or even after dinner with the family, every kid will be hooked on the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker. The Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker is available for $29.99 (includes batteries) in retail stores nationwide, including Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, Best Buy & Wal-Mart,
To enter the Bay State Paent conest, fill out the survey at http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html
You could win a Guitar Roker for your son or daughter and your child might actually think you are cool!
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The deadline to enter is August 13 at 11:59 est.
Contest is open to Massachusetts residents only!
Winners' nams nd hometowns will be announced on this blog.
Winners MUST pick up their prize at the Bay State Parent magazine's main office on Elm Street in Millbury, Massachusetts. Prizes will NOT be mailed.
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Stroller Strides to Launch First Fit4Bay Prenatal FitnessClasses
For the past seven years, Stroller Strides has supported thousands of women through new motherhood with its postnatal mom-and-baby fitness program. This fall, the family-friendly exercise company will extend its same supportive services to the pregnant client, with its launch of Fit4Baby – an exclusive prenatal fitness program developed by Stroller Strides.
“We’ve long anticipated this expansion into prenatal fitness,” says Lisa Druxman, founder of Stroller Strides. “There is still quite a bit of misinformation out there in regard to exercise during pregnancy, and our clients can rest assured that we are well-versed in the latest research and recommendations pertaining to this important population of women, and are therefore able to offer the safest and most effective program to date.”
Like Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby will offer a total body interval workout including strength training, cardio and flexibility exercises that can be completed in either an outdoor or indoor environment. During the one-hour class, exercises will be adjusted to accommodate clients’ various stages of pregnancy, and further education from instructors on each phase will help participants understand the bodily changes taking place, how to best care for themselves, and the preparation process for motherhood.
‘Beta’ Fit4Baby classes will launch in select cities in August 2008, and all Stroller Strides franchisees will have the opportunity to become trained in the program in October.
Following the training, franchisees can begin offering the classes at any of their already existing Stroller Strides class locations, which currently number more than 700 and are found throughout the United States and in Canada.
“There’s increasing awareness that exercise is beneficial to both mom and baby during pregnancy,” Druxman explains. “Virtually every prenatal ache, pain and discomfort in a healthy pregnancy can be alleviated or lessened with exercise, and the added bonus of exercising in a group setting is the strong bonds and friendships that are built along the way.”
Prior to starting Fit4Baby or any other exercise program, pregnant women should obtain a physician’s clearance.
Stroller Strides classes are offered in over 700 locations in the United States and now in Canada. The hour-long classes emphasize cardiovascular activities and muscle-strengthening exercises using resistance bands and strollers, allowing moms to interact with their babies throughout their workout. To further assist mothers in all aspects of their lives, Stroller Strides partners with LUNA® and BOB™. For more information about Stroller Strides, including class locations, visit http://www.strollerstrides.com/
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“We’ve long anticipated this expansion into prenatal fitness,” says Lisa Druxman, founder of Stroller Strides. “There is still quite a bit of misinformation out there in regard to exercise during pregnancy, and our clients can rest assured that we are well-versed in the latest research and recommendations pertaining to this important population of women, and are therefore able to offer the safest and most effective program to date.”
Like Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby will offer a total body interval workout including strength training, cardio and flexibility exercises that can be completed in either an outdoor or indoor environment. During the one-hour class, exercises will be adjusted to accommodate clients’ various stages of pregnancy, and further education from instructors on each phase will help participants understand the bodily changes taking place, how to best care for themselves, and the preparation process for motherhood.
‘Beta’ Fit4Baby classes will launch in select cities in August 2008, and all Stroller Strides franchisees will have the opportunity to become trained in the program in October.
Following the training, franchisees can begin offering the classes at any of their already existing Stroller Strides class locations, which currently number more than 700 and are found throughout the United States and in Canada.
“There’s increasing awareness that exercise is beneficial to both mom and baby during pregnancy,” Druxman explains. “Virtually every prenatal ache, pain and discomfort in a healthy pregnancy can be alleviated or lessened with exercise, and the added bonus of exercising in a group setting is the strong bonds and friendships that are built along the way.”
Prior to starting Fit4Baby or any other exercise program, pregnant women should obtain a physician’s clearance.
Stroller Strides classes are offered in over 700 locations in the United States and now in Canada. The hour-long classes emphasize cardiovascular activities and muscle-strengthening exercises using resistance bands and strollers, allowing moms to interact with their babies throughout their workout. To further assist mothers in all aspects of their lives, Stroller Strides partners with LUNA® and BOB™. For more information about Stroller Strides, including class locations, visit http://www.strollerstrides.com/
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
CONTEST: Yes You Can, Win It! Bob the Builder DVD Giveaway!
Yesterday was the public debut of Bob the Builder: Let's Build the Beach DVD ($14.99) If you haven't purchased a copy yet, consider entering Bay State Parent magazine's exclusive giveaway contest. The grand prize winner gets a box full of Bob the Builder beach tools to build their own sandcastle plus the new DVD to watch on a day filled with thunderstorms. Four 0ther winners each will receive a copy of the DVD. (For details to enter see below...) ...
With summer in full swing and Independence Day days away, Bob the Builder heads to Bobland Bay to embark on some beach-building fun as Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment present the all-new Bob the Builder: Let’s Build the Beach DVD. Bob the Builder and his machine team are always ready to tackle any project. As they hammer out solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always shows that The Fun is Getting It Done!
The building adventures in Bobland Bay continue in September when 14 new episodes of Bob the Builder – Project Build It, set at this seaside location, air on PBS KIDS® (check local listings).
DVD SYNOPSIS: Join Bob and his Can-Do Crew in Bobland Bay as they welcome exciting new machine team members Splasher and Bristle. Bob is going to need a lot of help to build this new seaside town, so grab your hard hats, buckle up your tool belts and get ready to have some fun with everyone’s f
avorite builder in these five all-new, never-before-seen episodes:
* “Lofty’s Comet” - Bob and the team are busy building an observatory. When Lofty climbs a mountain to get a better look at the comet, he gets stuck. Will Lofty get back in time to see it with the others?
* “Spud and the Hotel” - When the first guests arrive at the Bobland Bay hotel, Spud helps out by doing every job, with chaotic results. When the new manager arrives, Spud is very pleased to go back to the quiet life of a scarecrow!
* “Tumbler’s Perfect Promenade” - Tumbler wants to help design the new promenade, but can’t come up with an idea. When some friendly animals leave their tracks in his wet cement the Bobland Bay Walk of Fame is born!
* “Clean as a Whistle Bristle” - As Bob and the team prepare for the opening ceremony, Bristle, the street-cleaner, arrives to clean the town. When important items are missing Bob puts the clues together and they all point to Bristle! Is he really the culprit?
* “Super-Splasher”
- Splasher, an amphibious vehicle, arrives to take the hotel guests for sight-seeing tours. After a brave water rescue, he becomes known as Super-Splasher. Determined to live up to his new name, he rescues some people who don't need rescuing!
SPECIAL DVD FEATURES include a bonus episode of Fireman Sam™ – “Danger, Falling Sheep” ad a bonus episode of international sensation Fifi and the Flowertots™ – “Stingo Gets Stuck.”
With summer in full swing and Independence Day days away, Bob the Builder heads to Bobland Bay to embark on some beach-building fun as Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment present the all-new Bob the Builder: Let’s Build the Beach DVD. Bob the Builder and his machine team are always ready to tackle any project. As they hammer out solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always shows that The Fun is Getting It Done!
The building adventures in Bobland Bay continue in September when 14 new episodes of Bob the Builder – Project Build It, set at this seaside location, air on PBS KIDS® (check local listings).
DVD SYNOPSIS: Join Bob and his Can-Do Crew in Bobland Bay as they welcome exciting new machine team members Splasher and Bristle. Bob is going to need a lot of help to build this new seaside town, so grab your hard hats, buckle up your tool belts and get ready to have some fun with everyone’s f
avorite builder in these five all-new, never-before-seen episodes:* “Lofty’s Comet” - Bob and the team are busy building an observatory. When Lofty climbs a mountain to get a better look at the comet, he gets stuck. Will Lofty get back in time to see it with the others?
* “Spud and the Hotel” - When the first guests arrive at the Bobland Bay hotel, Spud helps out by doing every job, with chaotic results. When the new manager arrives, Spud is very pleased to go back to the quiet life of a scarecrow!
* “Tumbler’s Perfect Promenade” - Tumbler wants to help design the new promenade, but can’t come up with an idea. When some friendly animals leave their tracks in his wet cement the Bobland Bay Walk of Fame is born!
* “Clean as a Whistle Bristle” - As Bob and the team prepare for the opening ceremony, Bristle, the street-cleaner, arrives to clean the town. When important items are missing Bob puts the clues together and they all point to Bristle! Is he really the culprit?
* “Super-Splasher”
- Splasher, an amphibious vehicle, arrives to take the hotel guests for sight-seeing tours. After a brave water rescue, he becomes known as Super-Splasher. Determined to live up to his new name, he rescues some people who don't need rescuing!SPECIAL DVD FEATURES include a bonus episode of Fireman Sam™ – “Danger, Falling Sheep” ad a bonus episode of international sensation Fifi and the Flowertots™ – “Stingo Gets Stuck.”
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To enter for the grand prize or the 4 other DVD prizes please fill out the survey at http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html. Make sure to select Bob the Builder in the pull down bar.
*The deadline to enter is Aug. 13 at 11:59 est.
* Contest is open to Massachusetts residents only!
*Winners and their hometowns will be announced on this blog.
*Grand prize winner MUST pick up their prize at the Bay State Parent magazine's main office on Elm Street in Milbury, Massachusetts. The grand prize w
ill NOT be mailed. The 4 DVD prizes will be mailed, upon address verification.
ill NOT be mailed. The 4 DVD prizes will be mailed, upon address verification. * The grand prize toy package includes bubble blowers, sand tools, and a Bob the Builder Scoop watering can.
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Fenway on the Big Screen
From Fenway Park to the Big Screen! Watch live Red Sox games on the big screen in high-definition at Blackstone Valley: Cinema de Lux and Showcase Cinemas in Randolph, Revere, Woburn, and Worcester North. Big Screen dates are tomorrow night, July 3 and July 25 vs. the Yankees. Tickets are on sale now and available at the theatre box office.
Admission is $7-$10 and Kids are $5.
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Admission is $7-$10 and Kids are $5.
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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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Celebrate July 4th Early in Natick Tonight
Tonight in Natick is Family Night on the Common from 4 to 8.
There will be fun activities for all ages. For more information, visit www.natick4th.org.
There will be fun activities for all ages. For more information, visit www.natick4th.org.
Monday, June 30, 2008
CONTEST: Win A Sesame Street Count On Sports DVD
Sesame Street invites toddlers and preschoolers to get their thinking game on in Sesame
Street: Count On Sports, arriving on DVD July 22nd from Genius Products and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street. Bay State Parent magazine has teamed up with the two companies to giveaway 5 copies of the DVD to readers. To enter, fill out the survey at http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html. Make sure to select Sesame SPORTS in the pull down bar.
Street: Count On Sports, arriving on DVD July 22nd from Genius Products and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street. Bay State Parent magazine has teamed up with the two companies to giveaway 5 copies of the DVD to readers. To enter, fill out the survey at http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html. Make sure to select Sesame SPORTS in the pull down bar.The deadline to enter is Sunday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 EST. Winners' names & hometowns will be posted on this site. DVDs will be mailed to winners, upon verification. The contest is open to Massachusetts residents only.
ABOUT COUNT ON SPORTS: Integrating essential concepts into each of the memorable sports segments, this math-tastic presentation is full of numbers, shapes and spatial relations such as short/tall, over/under and forward/backward. With Ernie reporting from ESSN - Ernie's Sports Show News (a parody of ESPN's "Sport's Center") - tiny tikes won't miss a moment of the DVD's amazing athletic adventures such as The Count racing in the Transylvania 300; Prairie Dawn flipping for Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes; Grover shooting hoops with New Jersey Nets basketball star Vince Carter and Elmo serving up a game of imaginary tennis with champion Venus Williams.
Sesame Street: Count On Sports, is about 45 minutes long, will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.93.
About Sesame Workshop: Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization that changed television forever with the legendary Sesame Street. As the single largest informal educator of young children, local Sesame Street programs produced in countries as diverse as South Africa, Bangladesh and India are making a difference in over 120 nations. Using proprietary research to create engaging and enriching content, Sesame Workshop produces programs such as Dragon Tales and Pinky Dinky Doo. In addition, multimedia needs-driven initiatives provide families tools for addressing such issues as children's health, military deployment and emergency preparedness. As a nonprofit, product proceeds and philanthropic donations support Sesame Workshop's educational research and creative content for children around the world. Learn more at www.sesameworkshop.org
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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Opens in Theatres Wednesday
Wednesday, July 2 American Girl will release its first feature film, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. The movie stars Academy Award® nominee Abigail Breslin as Kit, a girl growing up during the hard times of the Great Depression. It also features Julia Ormond and Chris O’Donnell as Kit’s parents.
If by chance you are unfamiliar with American Girl and Kit, you must not have a girl age 5-13 in your household.
Kit Kittredge is a beloved historical characters and an American Girl doll. Her books—and now her movie—bring the 1930s and the challenges of the Depression vividly to life.
If your daughter is a fan of the original six-book series written by Valerie Tripp, she will surely enjoy the movie. In the books Kit longs for a tree house but never gets one. According to American Girl, a fantastic tree house set was created for the movie that required building not only the tree house, but the tree itself! A large trunk and branches were built out of wood and metal, then covered with large strips of bark created from burlap and plaster. In fact, American Girl was so enchanted by Kit’s tree house set that its product developers were inspired to create a toy tree house for girls to use with their Kit and Ruthie dolls!
According to American Girl, once 11-year-old Abigail Breslin signed on to play Kit, other casting decisions quickly fell into place, including the casting of Joan Cusack, Stanley Tucci, Glenn Headley, and Jane Krakowski as boarders who rent rooms from the Kittredges. Wallace Shawn makes an appearance as a crusty newspaper editor. Young actors Madison Davenport and Zach Mills were cast as Kit’s good friends, Ruthie and Stirling. An open casting call for extras was held at American Girl Place stores, and the movie will feature some first-time actors as Kit and Ruthie’s friends.
Keep in mind Massachusett's first American Girl Store will open late this fall at the Natick Collection in Natick (for more information, visit previous post at: http://baystateparent.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-englands-first-american-girl-store.html)
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For more information on the movie and to find where it is playing near you,visit the official Web site at http://www.americangirl.com/movie/
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If by chance you are unfamiliar with American Girl and Kit, you must not have a girl age 5-13 in your household.
Kit Kittredge is a beloved historical characters and an American Girl doll. Her books—and now her movie—bring the 1930s and the challenges of the Depression vividly to life.
If your daughter is a fan of the original six-book series written by Valerie Tripp, she will surely enjoy the movie. In the books Kit longs for a tree house but never gets one. According to American Girl, a fantastic tree house set was created for the movie that required building not only the tree house, but the tree itself! A large trunk and branches were built out of wood and metal, then covered with large strips of bark created from burlap and plaster. In fact, American Girl was so enchanted by Kit’s tree house set that its product developers were inspired to create a toy tree house for girls to use with their Kit and Ruthie dolls!
According to American Girl, once 11-year-old Abigail Breslin signed on to play Kit, other casting decisions quickly fell into place, including the casting of Joan Cusack, Stanley Tucci, Glenn Headley, and Jane Krakowski as boarders who rent rooms from the Kittredges. Wallace Shawn makes an appearance as a crusty newspaper editor. Young actors Madison Davenport and Zach Mills were cast as Kit’s good friends, Ruthie and Stirling. An open casting call for extras was held at American Girl Place stores, and the movie will feature some first-time actors as Kit and Ruthie’s friends.
Keep in mind Massachusett's first American Girl Store will open late this fall at the Natick Collection in Natick (for more information, visit previous post at: http://baystateparent.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-englands-first-american-girl-store.html)
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For more information on the movie and to find where it is playing near you,visit the official Web site at http://www.americangirl.com/movie/
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Today is Last Day to Enter Wally Book Contest!
Thanks to all the readers who have been entering Bay State Parent magazine's Cheer on the Sox! contests.
Today is the last day (June 30) to enter our Wally giveaway features two books written by Red Sox great Jerry Remy and featuring Wally The Green Monster.
In Hello Wally, your child can follow Wally around Fenway Park during game day. Read along as Wally enjoys pre-game festivities on Yawkey Way, visits the Ted Williams Statue, participates in batting practice, entertains Red Sox fans, and cheers the home team to victory. Boston Red Sox Children's Book The 24-page hardcover book published by Mascot Books (http://www.mascotbooks.com/) retails for $14.95.
The sequel book by Remy is Wally The Green Monster And His Journey Through Red Sox Nation. In it, Wally the Green Monster, takes a tour of Red Sox Nation. Read along as Wally's journey takes him from Boston, out to Cape Cod, south to Connecitcut and Rhode Island, then north to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The hardcover book is $14.95.
One Bay State Parent reader will receive both books.
To enter, fill out the survey at: http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html
Make sure to pull down the bar for the Wally Book.
The deadline to enter is June 30 at 11:59 EST.
The winner will be posted on this blog. Prize will be mailed upon verification and receipt of mailing address from winner.
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Today is the last day (June 30) to enter our Wally giveaway features two books written by Red Sox great Jerry Remy and featuring Wally The Green Monster.
In Hello Wally, your child can follow Wally around Fenway Park during game day. Read along as Wally enjoys pre-game festivities on Yawkey Way, visits the Ted Williams Statue, participates in batting practice, entertains Red Sox fans, and cheers the home team to victory. Boston Red Sox Children's Book The 24-page hardcover book published by Mascot Books (http://www.mascotbooks.com/) retails for $14.95.
The sequel book by Remy is Wally The Green Monster And His Journey Through Red Sox Nation. In it, Wally the Green Monster, takes a tour of Red Sox Nation. Read along as Wally's journey takes him from Boston, out to Cape Cod, south to Connecitcut and Rhode Island, then north to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The hardcover book is $14.95.
One Bay State Parent reader will receive both books.
To enter, fill out the survey at: http://www.baystateparent.com/common/entry_form.html
Make sure to pull down the bar for the Wally Book.
The deadline to enter is June 30 at 11:59 EST.
The winner will be posted on this blog. Prize will be mailed upon verification and receipt of mailing address from winner.
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
BEAT THE HEAT: Catch a FREE Movie on Mondays This Summer
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and his wife Shonda Schilling, founder of the SHADE Foundation of America, have joined forces once again with National Amusements, Inc., a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, to re-launch the SPF-Sun Protection Flicks program.
The eight-week summer movie series was created by the SHADE Foundation and National Amusements to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection and to offer families out of the sun fun in support of the SHADE Foundation’s important mission.
The program starts tomorrow, Monday, June 30, and run through August 18.
The movie series, now in its second year, features a free family film every Monday at 11 a.m. at select National Amusements’ theatre locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Patrons will also be able to purchase special Curt Schilling 44 ounce “Collector’s Cups”, with 50% of the proceeds to benefit The SHADE Foundation. Last year over 15,000 kids took advantage of this unique program and “Collector’s Cup” sales generated over $60,000 for SHADE.
“The SHADE Foundation applauds Showcase Cinemas as they join us in working towards our mission by offering kids an entertainment-filled alternative to playing in the hot sun,” said Shonda Schilling, a melanoma survivor and founder of the SHADE Foundation. “One in five kids will grow up to develop skin cancer, therefore, we are hoping parents, babysitters and camp directors will take advantage of these free sun-safe movies to keep their children shaded this summer and help reduce this alarming statistic.”
The summer movie series provides an out of the sun option for children in New England. The program works to satisfy the mission of the SHADE Foundation which is to eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.
National Amusements has a strong commitment to the community and hosts a number of community based initiatives in its theatres such as: Bookworm Wednesdays (a summer reading program for children), Kidtoon Films (G-rated movies every Saturday and Sunday morning), and Holiday Classics (providing canned goods for local food pantries).
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Massachusetts locations participating in this year’s SPF program include Showcase Cinemas in Lawrence, Lowell, North Attleboro, Randolph, Revere, Woburn, Worcester and West Springfield. Rhode Island locations include Providence Place Cinemas and Showcase Cinemas Warwick.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE
June 30: Shark Tale - PG
July 7: Charlotte’s Web – G
July 14: Evan Almighty – PG
July 21: Madagascar – PG
July 28: The Ant Bully – PG
August 4: Alvin and the Chipmunks – PG
August 11: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie – PG
August 18: Firehouse Dog – PG
For more information about this and other National Amusements programs please visit www.nationalamusements.com. For more information about responsible sun behavior please visit www.shadefoundtion.org
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About the SHADE Foundation: SHADE Foundation of American is a 501-C3 launched by Shonda Schilling, the wife of Boston Red Sox Pitcher, Curt Schilling in 2002. The goal of the foundation is to eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.
About National Amusements, Inc.: National Amusements, Inc., is a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry operating more than 1,500 screens in the U.S., U.K., Latin America and Russia. National Amusements delivers a superior entertainment experience in theatres around the world under its Showcase, Multiplex, Cinema de Lux, and KinoStar brands. Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, National Amusements is a closely held company operating under the third generation of leadership by the Redstone family. National Amusements is also an equal partner in the online ticketing service, MovieTickets.com, and is the parent company of both Viacom and CBS Corporation.
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The eight-week summer movie series was created by the SHADE Foundation and National Amusements to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection and to offer families out of the sun fun in support of the SHADE Foundation’s important mission.
The program starts tomorrow, Monday, June 30, and run through August 18.
The movie series, now in its second year, features a free family film every Monday at 11 a.m. at select National Amusements’ theatre locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Patrons will also be able to purchase special Curt Schilling 44 ounce “Collector’s Cups”, with 50% of the proceeds to benefit The SHADE Foundation. Last year over 15,000 kids took advantage of this unique program and “Collector’s Cup” sales generated over $60,000 for SHADE.
“The SHADE Foundation applauds Showcase Cinemas as they join us in working towards our mission by offering kids an entertainment-filled alternative to playing in the hot sun,” said Shonda Schilling, a melanoma survivor and founder of the SHADE Foundation. “One in five kids will grow up to develop skin cancer, therefore, we are hoping parents, babysitters and camp directors will take advantage of these free sun-safe movies to keep their children shaded this summer and help reduce this alarming statistic.”
The summer movie series provides an out of the sun option for children in New England. The program works to satisfy the mission of the SHADE Foundation which is to eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.
National Amusements has a strong commitment to the community and hosts a number of community based initiatives in its theatres such as: Bookworm Wednesdays (a summer reading program for children), Kidtoon Films (G-rated movies every Saturday and Sunday morning), and Holiday Classics (providing canned goods for local food pantries).
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Massachusetts locations participating in this year’s SPF program include Showcase Cinemas in Lawrence, Lowell, North Attleboro, Randolph, Revere, Woburn, Worcester and West Springfield. Rhode Island locations include Providence Place Cinemas and Showcase Cinemas Warwick.
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MOVIE SCHEDULE
June 30: Shark Tale - PG
July 7: Charlotte’s Web – G
July 14: Evan Almighty – PG
July 21: Madagascar – PG
July 28: The Ant Bully – PG
August 4: Alvin and the Chipmunks – PG
August 11: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie – PG
August 18: Firehouse Dog – PG
For more information about this and other National Amusements programs please visit www.nationalamusements.com. For more information about responsible sun behavior please visit www.shadefoundtion.org
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About the SHADE Foundation: SHADE Foundation of American is a 501-C3 launched by Shonda Schilling, the wife of Boston Red Sox Pitcher, Curt Schilling in 2002. The goal of the foundation is to eradicate melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.
About National Amusements, Inc.: National Amusements, Inc., is a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry operating more than 1,500 screens in the U.S., U.K., Latin America and Russia. National Amusements delivers a superior entertainment experience in theatres around the world under its Showcase, Multiplex, Cinema de Lux, and KinoStar brands. Based in Dedham, Massachusetts, National Amusements is a closely held company operating under the third generation of leadership by the Redstone family. National Amusements is also an equal partner in the online ticketing service, MovieTickets.com, and is the parent company of both Viacom and CBS Corporation.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
40 Massachusetts Teen Volunters Recognized by Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarshp Program
This month, Kohl’s Department Stores honored nearly 2,000 kids nationwide (40 in Massachusetts) for the thousands of good deeds they performed in their communities through volunteerism.
Through the eighth annual Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, 40 youth from Massachusetts will receive $50 gift cards and recognition certificates from Kohl’s. This month's winners could go on to receive a $1,000 regional scholarship that Kohl’s will award in July. “Young people are transforming our communities through volunteerism and service activities that benefit others,” said Julie Gardner, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Kohl’s. “Every year we are inspired by the good deeds these kids have accomplished and are proud to recognize them through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program.”
Massachusetts winners are:
Joshua Andreasen, 17, North Billerica
Lily Baron, 17, North Easton
Alycia Beatrice, 18, Sutton
Brittany Bergquist, 17, Norwell
Jared Bishop, 17, Needham
Nicholas Bozovic, 11, Medford
Katie Bragdon, 11, Brewster
Matthew Cappucci, 10 , Plymouth
David Carvalho, 17, Fall River
Monica Chickering, 17, Franklin
Brian Conneely, 10, Tewksbury
Haley Diamond, 18, Becket
Bethany Durden, 17, Winchester
Kaitlyn Flenke, 17, East Longmeadow
Sarah Foss, 17, Marblehead
Zoe Gates, 11, Andover
Kiana Hawley, 7 , Marblehead
Julia Hostage, 6, Sturbridge
Noah Kelly, 8, Boston
Shawniece Higginbottom, 17, West Roxbury
Katie Kroll, 11, Mansfield
Sarah Lafontaine, 10, Ashland
Louisa Mardirossian, 18, Belmont
Colton McGrath, 11, Abington
Stacey Melone, 16, Green Harbor
Dawn-Marie Nee, 17, Plymouth
Brian Nickley, 12, Abington
Erin O'Neill, 13, Abington
Christopher Powers, 17, Haverhill
Laurinda Ralph, 12, Webster
Rebecca Reese, 12, North Chelmsford
Alex Rosenberg, 17, Newton
Anthony Serrano, 18, North Andover
Dominique Seward, 11, Springfield
Audrey Sorensen, 17, Scituate
Kassidy Sullivan, 11, Saugus
Sarah Sykes, 10, Holliston
Tonya Taylor, 17, East Taunton
Molly Trowbridge, 11, Mansfield
Lise Wagnac, 16, Lynn
The Kids Who Care Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares for Kids, a program focused on improving the lives of children. Kohl’s Cares for Kids benefits children’s health and education opportunities nationwide through its merchandise program, fundraising gift cards and A-Team associate volunteer program. For more information or a list of past Kids Who Care winners, visit http://www.kohlskidswhocare.com/.
Kohl’s Department Stores Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl’s operates 957 stores in 47 states and has raised more than $102 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.
Through the eighth annual Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, 40 youth from Massachusetts will receive $50 gift cards and recognition certificates from Kohl’s. This month's winners could go on to receive a $1,000 regional scholarship that Kohl’s will award in July. “Young people are transforming our communities through volunteerism and service activities that benefit others,” said Julie Gardner, executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Kohl’s. “Every year we are inspired by the good deeds these kids have accomplished and are proud to recognize them through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program.”
Massachusetts winners are:
Joshua Andreasen, 17, North Billerica
Lily Baron, 17, North Easton
Alycia Beatrice, 18, Sutton
Brittany Bergquist, 17, Norwell
Jared Bishop, 17, Needham
Nicholas Bozovic, 11, Medford
Katie Bragdon, 11, Brewster
Matthew Cappucci, 10 , Plymouth
David Carvalho, 17, Fall River
Monica Chickering, 17, Franklin
Brian Conneely, 10, Tewksbury
Haley Diamond, 18, Becket
Bethany Durden, 17, Winchester
Kaitlyn Flenke, 17, East Longmeadow
Sarah Foss, 17, Marblehead
Zoe Gates, 11, Andover
Kiana Hawley, 7 , Marblehead
Julia Hostage, 6, Sturbridge
Noah Kelly, 8, Boston
Shawniece Higginbottom, 17, West Roxbury
Katie Kroll, 11, Mansfield
Sarah Lafontaine, 10, Ashland
Louisa Mardirossian, 18, Belmont
Colton McGrath, 11, Abington
Stacey Melone, 16, Green Harbor
Dawn-Marie Nee, 17, Plymouth
Brian Nickley, 12, Abington
Erin O'Neill, 13, Abington
Christopher Powers, 17, Haverhill
Laurinda Ralph, 12, Webster
Rebecca Reese, 12, North Chelmsford
Alex Rosenberg, 17, Newton
Anthony Serrano, 18, North Andover
Dominique Seward, 11, Springfield
Audrey Sorensen, 17, Scituate
Kassidy Sullivan, 11, Saugus
Sarah Sykes, 10, Holliston
Tonya Taylor, 17, East Taunton
Molly Trowbridge, 11, Mansfield
Lise Wagnac, 16, Lynn
The Kids Who Care Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares for Kids, a program focused on improving the lives of children. Kohl’s Cares for Kids benefits children’s health and education opportunities nationwide through its merchandise program, fundraising gift cards and A-Team associate volunteer program. For more information or a list of past Kids Who Care winners, visit http://www.kohlskidswhocare.com/.
Kohl’s Department Stores Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl’s operates 957 stores in 47 states and has raised more than $102 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.
WEEKEND PICK: Tree Figures Opening Weekend at Fruitlands Museum
Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, home of Shaker, Native American and New England art & artifacts, announces its most adventurous outdoor exhibit in 94 seasons with its Branching Out grand opening events this weekend on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. This weekend, join sculptor Joe Wheelwright as he brings his dramatic installation of Tree Figures to Fruitlands 200 acres. Walk among natural sculptures created from actual trees - some over 25 feet high - as they burst forth throughout a historic landscape, taking the shape of fantastical creatures of the imagination. Take the time to learn more about Joe Wheelwright at the Branching Out retrospective of his smaller tree works within our galleries. Come meet the artist, interact at family workshops, reconnect with New England history at one of our four galleries, or simply soak in the view at our Museum Restaurant. This exciting Tree Figures exhibit runs through November 2009..
Opening Weekend ctivities:
Catch the premiere viewing of Joe Wheelwrights Tree Figures on the grounds of Fruitlands Museum. Cleverly integrated into the existing landscape and trails, each sculpture becomes a surprise discovery that will rekindle enjoyment of the natural world. Joe Wheelwrights larger-than-life tree sentinels (ranging from 9 to 27) will make visitors think, gasp, wonder, laugh and take a closer look.
Ongoing: Visit the museum's newest exhibition Forests Interrupted, curated by Laurie Butters and John O'Keefe. This exhibit uses landscapes to explore changing ideas about wilderness and forest management, with accounts of trees contributions to New Englands heritage, past and future.
Tree Whys Drop-in Activities at the Wayside noon to 4 p.m. on both Saturday & Sunday
Bring the family to participate in fun Tree Whys activities from noon to 4 p.m., as museum staff explore trees through crafts and projects. Design your own leaf and twig fans; create a tree design bookmark to use in your "book leaves; create a labyrinth using twig colored pencils; make your own Native American Kainsish game; then walk Fruitlands' Labyrinth and visit the Farmhouse to see Henry Thoreau's pencils.
Fruitlands Facts: Fruitlands Museum,102 Prospect Hill Road Harvard, www.fruitlands.org, 978.456.3924. Open daily 11am-4pm and Weekends/Holidays 11am-5pm. Admission is free for members; Adults $10; Seniors and Students w/ a college ID $8; Children 5-17 $4; Children under 5, FREE. Trail/Grounds only, $6 adults, $3 children.Fruitlands Museum Store: Located next to our main parking lot, Fruitlands Museum Store sells admissions to galleries and grounds, Museum memberships, as well as books, cards, handmade crafts, original works by New England artists, games, childrens books, toys, and much more. Browsing encouraged -- no admission necessary! Hours: Open daily May through December. For questions, you can call the store year-round at 978.456.3924, Ext 235, or email museumstore@fruitlands.org.Tea Room Restaurant: Memorable dining and stunning views go hand in hand at Fruitlands historic Tea Room restaurant, under a panoramic tent or inside a garden arbor. Come experience creative seasonal luncheon menus, sumptuous desserts, and sweeping vistas with friends and family. Seasonal Specialties Fine Catering is the exclusive caterer for the Museum, featuring menus rich with traditional favorites and creative cuisine. Visit seasonal fine dining.com for menu. Open daily, 11AM to 4PM, May through December. Call 978.456.3924, Ext. 242 for restaurant reservations and Ext. 223 to inquire about daytime gatherings and museum facility rentals.
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WEEKEND PICK: New Polar Exhibit Opens Tomorrow at Peabody Essex Museum
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 28th, the Peabody Essex Museum is pleased to celebrate the opening its newest exhibition, Polar Attractions. The exhibition features works by 32 contemporary North American, Native Alaskan, and Canadian Inuit artists responding to the majestic beauty of the polar environments and the science of climate change. Through photography, painting, video, sculpture and interactive stations, the exhibition exposes visitors to life in the Arctic and Antarctic and hopes to inspire the careful consideration of both natural and human-influenced change in the polar regions.
Artists featured in Polar Attractions will be leading free demonstrations and workshops for parents and families during Opening Day, providing the public with a unique opportunity to interface and learn from cutting-edge contemporary artists.
Activities include:
* Meeting two arctic owls in the Museum's atrium
* Creating polar animal pictures and ice-inspired puzzles
* Mixed-media sculpture demonstration by Brookline-based artist, Nathalie Miebach, who integrates climatic data into intricate and powerful forms
* Internationally-renowned photographer, Paul Caponigro, will relay his experiences photographing and exploring the Antarctic.
About the Peabody Essex Museum: The Peabody Essex Museum presents art and culture from New England and around the world. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States.
HOURS Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ADMISSION Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11.
Web site at http://www.pem.org/
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Artists featured in Polar Attractions will be leading free demonstrations and workshops for parents and families during Opening Day, providing the public with a unique opportunity to interface and learn from cutting-edge contemporary artists.
Activities include:
* Meeting two arctic owls in the Museum's atrium
* Creating polar animal pictures and ice-inspired puzzles
* Mixed-media sculpture demonstration by Brookline-based artist, Nathalie Miebach, who integrates climatic data into intricate and powerful forms
* Internationally-renowned photographer, Paul Caponigro, will relay his experiences photographing and exploring the Antarctic.
About the Peabody Essex Museum: The Peabody Essex Museum presents art and culture from New England and around the world. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States.
HOURS Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ADMISSION Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11.
Web site at http://www.pem.org/
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RECALL: Stanley Furniture Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Stanley Furniture Company of Virginia, today announced a voluntary recall of about 1,200 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs. The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. This recall involves the full size 2nd Nature Built to Grow cribs, model number 353-14-220. Model and serial numbers are located on the headboard. The crib is natural maple in color. Only the following serial numbers are included in the recall: 353-14-220-L-01, 353-14-220-L-02, 353-14-220-L-03, 353-14-220-L-04, 353-14-220-L-05, 353-14-220-L-06, 353-14-220-L-07, 353-14-220-L-08, 353-14-220-L-101, and 353-14-220-L-103. The recall does not include cribs sold after December 2007. They were sold at department and furniture stores from March 2006 through December 2007 for about $1,100 and manufactured in Slovenia.Consumers should immediately stop using the crib in the middle mattress setting, and adjust it to the low or high setting. Contact Stanley Furniture to determine if the crib is subject to this recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement crib headboard. For additional information, contact Stanley Furniture toll-free at 888-839-6822 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.youngamerica.com/
Thursday, June 26, 2008
RECALL: Jardin Cribs Sold by Babies R Us Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Jardin Enterprises of Taiwan, today announced a voluntary recall about 320,000 Jardin Cribs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The wooden crib slats and spindles can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants. There have been 42 incidents of crib slats and spindles breaking. Four children became entrapped in the space created by a broken slat or spindle. Two of the children had abrasions and bruising. Jardine wooden cribs in various styles and finishes, as listed below, are included in this recall.Model # Description First Sold
BC-23 Drop Side Blue Spindle Crib 8/2004
BC-36B Drop Side Light Blue Spindle Crib 8/2005
BC-36G Drop Side Sage Spindle Crib 7/2005
BC-36P Drop Side Pink Spindle Crib 7/2005
BC-007 Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib 1/2002
BC-010 Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib 1/2002
BC-010C Windsor Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Crib 11/2003
BC-010HP Windsor Drop Side Oak/Honey Pine Crib 11/2003
BC-010W Hilton Drop Side White Full Panel Crib 7/2002
BC-017 Windsor Drop Side Dark Pine Single Crib 1/2002
BC-107C Hilton Drop Side Cherry Single Crib 3/2005
BC-107CR Windsor Cherry Single Sleigh Crib 4/2007
BC-110C Berkley Drop Side Cherry Flat Panel Single Crib 3/2005
BC-110HP Windsor Drop Side Honey Pine/Honey Single Crib 3/2005
BC-110W Berkley Drop Side White Flat Panel Single Crib 3/2005
DA617BC Wicker 3-in-1 White Crib 1/2002
DA620BC Haven 3-in-1 Oak/Dark Pine Crib 5/2002
DA770BC 4-in-1 White Convertible Crib 1/2004
DV730N Natural Lifetime Crib 9/2003
DV730W White Lifetime Crib 8/2003
DV830-N Natural Lifetime Crib 11/2004
DV830-W White Lifetime Crib 11/2004
0113B00 Drop Side Natural Spindle Crib 7/2006
0113K00 Drop Side Mahogany Spindle Crib 6/2006
0303B00 Berkley Natural Lifetime Crib 9/2005
0303C00 Berkley White Lifetime Crib 8/2005
0303G00 Berkley Cherry Lifetime Crib 5/2005
0309K00 Positano Mahogany Lifetime Crib 4/2006
The model number is printed on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.
Sold at: KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $150 and $300, with one model, 0309K00 Mahogany Positano Lifetime Crib, which sold for $450 and manufactured in China and Vietnam
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib. For additional information, contact Jardine at 800- 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit http://www.jardinecribrecall.com/
WEEKEND PICK: CD Release Party Friday Night
Bay State mom Carrie Rowan is holding a CD release concert this Friday, June 28 at the Parish Center for Arts at 10 Lincoln St., in Westford, Massachusetts. The concert features the following amazing musicians to make this concert really rock (folk rock that is): Lori Diamond, Oen Kennedy, Seth Connelly, Adrienne Fawkes, Bill Derby, Phil Punch and Eric Kilburn. "How lucky am I to be playing with such talent!," said Rowan.
Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8 p.m.
For directions or more info go to www.westford.com/pca.
There is no coverage charge.
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Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8 p.m.
For directions or more info go to www.westford.com/pca.
There is no coverage charge.
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