Events for the Long Weekend!

It's a long weekend for many of us. Yippee!!

Here are some ideas of what's going on in the Bay State including the Topsfield Fair and Roger Williams Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/

There are actually a lot of FREE things going on. Hope you find something fun to do that works for your family.

baystateparent :)


FRIDAY 8


FREE Fun for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hands-on fun during this special free evening for families with children on the autism spectrum, supported by Autism Alliance of MetroWest. Please contact Amy Spencer at aspencer@discoverymuseums.org or 978-264-4200 x 28 for more information or to register for the event. discoverymuseums.org.




FREE 5th Annual HONK! Festival. Davis Square, Somerville and Harvard Square, Cambridge. Oct. 8 – 10. Bask in the glow of this unusual phenomenon, a festival of activist street bands! 617-383-4665, Honkfest.org.



FREE Story Time. Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington. 6:30 p.m.781-276-3871, bn.com.

Fall/Winter Consign My Closet Sale. Boxboro Holiday Inn. Oct. 8 – 10. consignmycloset.com.

FREE Jungle Jam. Indian Hill Music School, 36 King St. Littleton. 6:30 p.m. A free event for families. Come join us for music, dancing and stories dressed as your favorite animal! www.indianhillmusic.org

Visit Puerto Rico: Around the World. Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave.,
North Easton. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Each month, jet off to a new country and explore the music, crafts and games of the land. You many even meet a special guest who will serve as your tour guide. This month we'll "visit" Puerto Rico.Take home a souvenir that you have made and be sure to get your passport stamped for each trip you take. Kids can earn “frequent flyer miles” and receive special Museum money that can be used on our duty-free gift shop. $6pp.
508-230-3789, childrensmuseumineaston.org

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (film). Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. 7 p.m. The 1971 film adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder. Rated G-suitable for general audiences. This event is part of the city-wide Roald Dahl Festival.
A$8, C$6. 978-462-7336, firehouse.org

Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.


SATURDAY 9

FREE Harvest Festival. Many Hands Sustainability Center, 411 Sheldon Rd., Barre. Noon – 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Games include apple bobbing, pin the tail on the pig and feather on the chicken, egg toss, sack races, treasure hunts, find the egg in the hay, gymnastics, a rotten tomato fight and the wasp's nest piñata. Also enjoy a country goods and services auction. Bring a potluck lunch dish to share and your own utensils. 978-355-2853, mhof.net.

Giant Columbus Day Weekend Flea Market!

Saturday, October 9
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sponsored by the nonprofits: Harvard Schools Trust and League of Women Voters of Harvard

Please take a drive to beautiful, foliage-filled Harvard, MA, and join the several thousand bargain hunters who come to peruse over 170 booths filled with treasures including antiques, vintage jewelry, collectibles, memorabilia, furniture, glass, pottery, household items, sports equipment, toys, clothing, farmers market items, refreshments and more. Admission: a $3 donation per person; a $1 donation per child ages 6 – 12 and ages 65 plus; and a $5 donation for early birds (before 9AM). Free parking and restroom available. The event coincides with "pies on the common" for the 53^rd year at the Congregational Church Apple Festival.

Address: The Bromfield School Grounds, 14 Massachusetts Ave (Rte. 111), Harvard, MA 01451.

For info: www.harvardfleamarket.com

North American Sea Glass Festival. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sea glass collectors from around the globe will gather in Hyannis for their annual festival, featuring over 50 sea glass artisans, lectures, and contests including the $1,000 Shard of the Year contest. A$5, C (12 and under) FREE. seaglassassociation.org.Also Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FREE Family Game Night and Potluck.  First Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford
  23 Pine St., Milford. 6 - 9 p.m. Play family games like charades,
party games like Apples to Apples, kid's games like Candyland,
 along with card and board games before having a potluck dinner.
 508-473-3589,  www.milforduu.org.

Paradise City Arts Festival. 3 Country Fairgrounds,Route 9 and Old Ferry Road, Northampton. Sat. & S un., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet 275 of the nation's very best craftsmen and artists showing their newest work. Dine on sensational cuisine by Northampton's best chefs under the Festival Dining Tent. Catch the excitement of live performances by nationally and regionally acclaimed musicians. Bid in a silent art auction to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and don't miss the exhibits and activities surrounding the theme of this show - 'crEATe: food as artistic inspiration.’ A$12, Sr. $10, St., $8, C (under 12) FREE. 800-511-9725, paradisecityarts.com.



FREE Get Goosebumps Tour. Northshore Mall, JC Penney Court, Rts 128 and 114, Peabody. 12 - 4 p.m. Enjoy a complete Goosebumps experience – starring in and sharing their own custom “Get Goosebumps” video, playing the “Goosebumps Horrorland” Wii game, taking pictures as a Goosebumps Horror, entering for a chance to win a Goosebumps Prize Pack and more. 978-531-3441, simon.com.

Puppet Play. Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St.,
Providence, RI. 1 – 3 p.m. Oct. 9 – 11. Families explore "I Live in a Small Town", the playful new finger puppet exhibit in the atrium walkway, and design and craft their own puppets from an array of recycled materials. $8.50pp.
401-273-5437, childrenmuseum.org.

Edible Art! Weekend Festival. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate art inspired by food…and food inspired by art! Delicious design, edible harmonies, traditional recipes and more await you during this exciting weekend festival. Marvel at chocolate architecture created by local chef and Food Network star Jorg Amsler, experience the story of Hansel and Gretel as performed by Tanglewood Marionettes, try your hand at our food art drop-in activities or take a walk to discover wild edible plants with botanist Russ Cohen. Free with museum admission. pem.org. Also Oct. 10.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.


Cranberry Harvest Celebration. A.D. Makepeace Company and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association, 158 Tihonet Rd., Wareham. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cranberry bog tours, helicopter rides, pony rides, cooking demonstrations, juried crafters and artisans, musical performances, games for children and much more. A $__ C (6 and under) FREE. 508-322-4000, cranberryharvest.org


Columbus Day Weekend Game at Gore Place. Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham. Sat & Sun, 12 to 3 p.m. (must start by 2 p.m.); Mon., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (must start by 3p.m.) Follow the clues, explore 45 acres, unscramble a secret phrase and get a prize from the Gore Place farm. All participants will be automatically entered into a drawing for Grand Prize of a Family Membership to Gore Place. Benefits of membership include free admission to the mansion, the Sheepshearing Festival, Preschool Story Times and the Take a Walk program. $5 per group. Appropriate for all ages. Starts at the mansion.
781-894-2798, goreplace.org.



Yarmouth Seaside Festival. Oct. 9 – 11. yarmouthseasidefestival.com.

SUNDAY 10

North American Sea Glass Festival. 35 Scudder Ave., Hyannis. See Oct. 9 listing for details.

A Farmer's Morning. The Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St.,
Natick. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Take care of the animals, feed and water them. Collect fresh eggs for breakfast, and then head inside for a hearty farm breakfast.
A$16, C $12 (additional child $6), FREE under 3. 508-655-2204, natickfarm.org


Harvest Festival. Newburyport. newburyportchamber.org. Also Oct. 11.




Paradise City Arts Festival. Northampton. See Oct. 9 listing for details.

Edible Art! Weekend Festival. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. See Oct. 9 listing for details.
Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.

Columbus Day Weekend Game at Gore Place. Gore Place, Waltham. See Oct. 9 listing for details.

MONDAY 11

FREE Bravo Flamenco! Celebrate! at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. JFK Library, Columbia Point
Boston. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Get ready for Flamenco, a stylish and percussive dance from Spain, presented by the world-renowned Ramon de los Reyes Spanish Dance Theatre. See colorful costumes, hear Spanish folk songs, and watch fancy Flamenco feet. Come learn a song and dance right out of your seat!
Admission fees may apply but performance is free. To make a reservation, please call 617-514-1644 or email JFKcelebrate@nara.gov and leave your name, number of people attending and your contact information. 617-514-1644, jfklibrary.org


Columbus Day Open Gym. Gymnastic Academy of Boston. 12 Keefe Rd., Acton. 12-1:15 p.m. Open to the public, with moonwalks, trampolines and more. C$12; $30 family.
978-369-9034, gymnasticacademyofboston.com.

FREE Museum of Fine Arts Open House. Boston. 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Live performances, poetry readings, family art making, gallery taks and tours. mfa.org.

FREE 9th Annual Opening Our Doors. The Fenway Alliance, various locations, Boston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Features 15 music events, 12 explorations, 6 art events, 4 dance performances plus theater, film and hands-on workshops. 617-437-7544, fenwayculture.org.

 FREE [SENSE]ation Day! The Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton.  12-4 PM Free Community Day, featuring interactive family fun,
complete with hands-on activities and artist demonstrations.
 Free parking and admission. 
508-588-6000 x12,  fullercraftmuseum.org  

Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. 221 Appleton St., Holyoke. Noon – 4 p.m. $1 pp. 413-538-9838, holyokemerrygoround.org. Readers note: The Holyoke Children's Museum is adjacent to the merry-go-round.

Family Day: Wally’s 13th Birthday! Berkshire Museum, 39 South St.,
Pittsfield. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landmark stegosaurus is 13 years old! Celebrate Wally’s birthday by creating colorful Wally mobiles in an art-making workshop from 1 – 3 p.m. Sing Happy Birthday to Wally at 2 p.m., and then enjoy birthday cake and punch. Crafts and refreshments while supplies last. Free with museum admission: 413- 443-7171, berkshiremuseum.org.

Topsfield Fair. topsfieldfair.org.

Touch a Truck. Arsenal Mall, Watertown. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get an up-close look at a variety of safety and construction trucks!
617-923-9944, simon.com.

New Balance Sale and Think Pink Event

N- Need some new sneaks or workout clothes? This looks like a great event (Oct. 21st) that gives you a 20% discount while supporting breast cancer awareness. Consider stopping in:

When: October 21. 6pm-9pm

- Where: NB Dedham Legacy Place

- Give Back: 10% of all sales during event will be given back to the local Susan G Komen affiliate.

- 20% off all product during the event.

- We will be honoring Tough Warrior Princesses and our local Honorary Team NB members.

- Catering and DJ will be onsite

- Hourly Drawings and Sweepstakes

- Local Celebrities and Speak

Breastfeeding Day this Saturday!

Saturday, October 2
11:00 am EXACTLY
Sponsored by the Quintessence Foundation

Join Mothers & Company in West Boylston to celebrate breastfeeding in a fun "competition" where every child "wins" because they are breastfed.

This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies/toddlers, as a percentage of the birthrate, "latched on" at 11am local time. In 2009, there were 4,766 babies at 246 sites in 21 countries! Mothers & Company is proud to be the first site registered in Massachusetts. Let's make a good showing and latch on and be counted (and encourage more sites in Mass next year)!

Why: to celebrate breastfeeding and milk-banking, and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It's a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way. Tell your friends!

"Latch on": 11am local time at Mothers & Company. Come and be counted! We'll have door prizes, too!

RSVP today...it's FREE!

To RSVP (please do!):

http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=9024&stype=-8&sView=day&sTrn=100000018&sDate=10/2/2010

TREAT Day on Sat., Sept. 25th in Needham

I have been thinking about frosting since I checked out Needham's new cupcake bar, Treat (pictured here is their seasonal candy apple cupcake but they have lots of frostings available if you opt make your own cupcake).

Too bad I checked it out online as I have been obsessing over a tall glass of milk and a cupcake with gobs of frosting.

At Treat, you choose your own cupcake and frosting, and it's served on a cute tray. Plus, they mix whatever toppings you choose into the frosting, and it's served on the side so you can frost your own. You eat in their adorable storefront.

Treat is having a FREE day this Saturday where you can try a cupcake by paying what you wish. They've also got lots of fun planned. Read on for the details.....Carrie


TREAT CUPCAKE BAR HOSTS A DAY OF FESTIVITIES TO LAUNCH ‘TREAT OTHERS WELL’ CHARITY PROGRAM

Custom Cupcake Boutique Introduces Monthly Initiative to Support Local Non-Profits with Fun-Filled Day of ‘Pay What You Wish’ Pricing, Raffles & Entertainment

WHAT: Treat Cupcake Bar will host a day of fun to celebrate their grand opening and the official launch of their unique monthly charity program, ‘Treat Others Well.’

In addition to kid-friendly entertainment, refreshments and raffles, families are encouraged to ‘pay what you wish’ for cupcakes during the event with 100% of all proceeds directly benefitting local causes through ‘Treat Others Well.’

Festivities will include:

· Cupcake temporary tattoo artists

· Balloon artists

· Complimentary refreshments

· Grand Prize Raffle: One family will win the opportunity to create a signature cupcake flavor to be named after them for one week and sold in-store, as well as a free dozen cupcakes!

About ‘Treat Others Well’: Each month Treat will choose one worthy charity from a selection of customer nominations and design a specialty cause-related cupcake to be sold in-store for that month. Fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds from the sales of the cupcake will be donated to the designated charity. Treat will also host in-store events each month to educate local youth groups about the charities and incorporate their ideas into the cupcake design. For more information or to nominate a charity, visit: http://www.treatcupcakebar.com/treat-others-well.html.

WHERE: Treat Cupcake Bar

1450 Highland Avenue

Needham, MA

WHEN: Saturday, September 25^th, 2010, 12pm – 4pm

ABOUT: Treat Cupcake Bar (www.treatcupcakebar.com) represents the next generation of cupcakeries with its signature make-your-own cupcake bar. Introducing customers to the interactive new option of creating personalized confections, Treat offers a tempting spread of mix-ins to create custom-blend frostings to design unique flavor profiles. The shop also offers a rotating selection of classic, seasonal and specialty flavors, as well as dietary options including vegan and gluten-free cupcakes.

Win Reebok Pink Ribbon Zig Pulse Sneakers!

We are so excited to give away two pairs of Reebok's latest sneaker: Zig Pulse. Thanks Reebok for supporting baystateparent in our upcoming October Think Pink issue. Enter to win by clicking "giveaways" on our home page, baystateparent.com.

Family Fun Sept. 18 & 19 Massachusetts

Hi Families,
Just some reminders about all the fun events going on this weekend in the Bay State.
Highlights are listed below but also check out: http://www.baystateparent.com/current/Calendar_%2528and%2529_Events.

Have fun!
Carrie
editor

Saturday, September 18
Animal Adventures Habitat Fundraiser Yard Sale. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Super deals on Animal Supplies - Tanks (10 gal to 100 gal!) - Unusual Reptile Enclosures and more ! Yard Sale Bake Sale Discount coupons Bonus Live Animal Shows at 12:00 & 2:00 featuring Naomi the Kangaroo and other Australian animals! All proceeds to benefit our new kangaroo habitat! Animal Adventures 336 Sugar Rd., Bolton, MA phone: 978-779-8988 email: info@AnimalAdventures.net

KidsFest. (This is also Sun., Sept. 19th) Mt. Wachusett, Princeton. American Idol, Ayla Brown will be there as well as WXLO's talent contest. Lots of free samples, kids' activities, entertainment. Take a sky ride to see the views on the chair lift for an additional fee. Check out admission fees and more: http://www.wachusett.com/

Sunday, September 19

Family SculptureFest. Decordova Museum, Lincoln. 10 a.m. - 5 p .m. Enjoy this campus-wide celebration of contemporary sculpture as it takes over all spaces at deCordova–indoors and out. Participate in Sculpture Park tours, scavenger hunts, art-making, art sale, performances, and community-related activities. Check out admission costs and more details: http://www.decordova.org/

FREE StART on the Street. Park Ave., Worcester. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 250+ artists and crafts, live entertainment, food, youth activities. A great place to find unique gifts!! http://startonthestreet.com/ Rain Date: Sept. 26.

Fairy Day!!

FYI: Looks like a cute event for next weekend.
Carrie

Fairies In the Garden

September 25,2010 (raindate 26^th)

The Somerville Growing Center

22 Vinal Ave Somerville Ma

2-5pm

An intergenerational event where all ages are being invited to come and play with each other in a respectful, playful, loving, creative way. There will be soap for bubbles of all sizes and wands to use and materials to make wands; chunky sidewalk chalk for creating a cooperative mural; tea party (bring your own special tea cup);fairy house building materials; face paints; fairy crafts; fairy books to read in the big fairy house, hula hoops, all size balls to play with; and jump ropes. Moovin’ and Groovin’ with Su Eaton of Magical Creations will create a fairy dance together and sing songs. If you don't already have a fairy name you can choose one; there will be a fairy oracle deck to read the wisdom of the fairies. We encourage you to come dressed as your Magical Being perhaps a fairy, dragon. unicorn, elf or some kind of fairy folk or woodland creature. I hope you can come! There will be fairy para'fun'alia such as wings wands fairy dust etc. also available for sale.

$5-$10 suggested Donation per child

Sponsored by Somerville Growing Center

and Created and facilitated by Su Eaton of Magical Creations

617-623-3521

www.sueaton.com www.thegrowingcenter.org

Sept. 10, 11, 12 So Much to Do this Weekend!

Fall's downfall is that it offers soo much fun all at once. It really is hard to choose what to do this weekend.

BSP will be hitting the Life is Good Festival in Canton. Can't wait. I saw the Laurie Berkner Band a few years ago at the Opera House in Boston, and they are just GREAT! They'll be at Life is Good this weekend with lots of other big names including Jason Mraz.

I also want to squeeze in the Sterling Fair (between errands, soccer and everything else).

The Wheelock Family Theater in Boston is having an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 11th. Our staff visited there last month and was blown away.



The weather is perfect. Hope you can find some time to something fallishly fun. Enjoy!!!

September 9 – 10: Franklin County Fair .89 Wisdom Way, Greenfield. Thurs., 3 pm; Fri., Noon; Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m. Draft horse show, entertainment, magic show. A $7, Sr. $4, C 11-17 $5, Under 11 free. 413-774-4282.

September 10 - 11: 11^th Annual Olde Home Day. Central Park, Church St., Clinton. Crafters, local food vendors and continuous entertainment. oldehomeday.com.

September 10-11: Our Lady of the Lake Parish Bazaar. 1400 Main St., Leominster. Fri., 5 – 10 p.m., Sat., noon – 10 p.m. A giant Kids Alley, obstacle course, train ride, games, huge white elephant,  potluck, silent auction, and many more booths. 978-342-2978. 

September 10 - 12: Sterling Fair. Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd., Sterling. A two-and-a-half-day community, family-oriented agricultural fair with emphasis on agriculture and education. Details available at sterlingfair.org.

September 11: Blackstone Canalfest. Harding St., Worcester. A classic street festival complete with music, entertainment, vendors, food, an abundance of kids’ activities, horse-and-wagon rides, kayak rides, historic as well as current canal project information, a giant raffle and much more. blackstonecanal.org.

September 11: Do you like Wilco, the Beatles, Neil Young? Merrick Section is playing an outdoor concert in Goodale Park, West Boylston, 7 p.m....great for all ages. Preteens and teens will love the opening band,comprised of local teens, Time Slips Daily,. www.myspace.com/timeslipsdaily
More about Merrick Section: The songs are deep yet catchy, the playing is expressive and intuitive. www.myspace.com/merricksection
Adults are $10; C (12 and up) $5. More info, wbaf.org.

September 11: New Braintree Country Fair. New Braintree. Farm products, police displays, fireman demo, bands, burn outs, car & tractor show, chainsaw competition, scarecrow competition, kids games, pony rides, hay rides, bonfire, beer and wine tent, plant swap. Free kids 12 and under 1-mile race, 4.2 mile adult. 508-867-3583, newbraintreecountryfair.org.

September 11 - 12: Mattoon Street Arts Festival. Mattoon St., Springfield. Features 80+ exhibitors, food vendors and strolling musicians. This is the longest running arts and crafts fair in Western Massachusetts. mattoonfestival.org.

September 12: Life Is Good Festival. Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill Rd., Canton. Laurie Berkner Band show time TBA ; festival grounds open 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Children's music superstars and Nick Jr. channel favorites The Laurie Berkner Band will headline the Kids Stage at the Life is Good Festival. The festival features three stages of diverse live music, hands-on games, interactive arts activities and the "Good Kids" zone. 100% of Life is Good's profits from the Festival will go towards The Life is Good Kids Foundation, helping kids who are facing life-threatening conditions, including the trauma of violence, poverty and loss. Every festival attendee will have the opportunity to access exclusive hospitality, preferred viewing, artist meet and greets and other prizes by setting fundraising goals or making a donation to help kids in need. Top fundraisers will be called V.G.P.'s — Very Good People (like V.I.P.'s), and will have a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience. A $50, C 6-12 $10, C 5 and under free. 888-339-2987, lifeisgood.com.

Editor's Note on Life is Good Festival: Keep in mind the $50 Life is Good adult admission is because the Festival is actually a high-quality series of concerts for adults and kids so it's basically a $50 concert ticket. Plus 100% of proceeds help disadvantaged kids.

September 12: Cambridge Carnival. Kendall Square, Boston. Noon – 7 p.m. A colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions. The highlight is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Other free activities include stilt walking from Open Air Circus; a moon bounce; arts and craft activities, including origami. and, of course, popcorn. (617-492-2518, cambridgecarnival.org.

September 12 : Peabody International Festival. Main St, Peabody. Experience ethnic foods, music, dance and art. 978-538-5702, peabody-ma.gov.

September 12: Reading Fall Street Faire. Main & Haven St., Reading. 12 – 5 p.m. Over 80 vendors; Radio Disney, dance and street performers, children's area/ kids’ zone, Patriot's tailgate party, classic antique car show, chili "cook-off" contest and more. readingfallstreetfaire.com.

September 12: Pet Rock Festival. Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St., Worcester. 12 – 5 p.m. Celebrating its 12th year, this family style festival features live music, demonstrations, speakers, vegetarian food, contests and 100s of tables of exhibitors from New England area animal organizations, including shelters, rescues and more. A see and be seen day for you and your pet. Proceeds benefit New England animal organizations. A$12, C$5. 508-832-8918 or petrockfest.com.

Free Breakfast and Meeting on Arts in the Community

Pakachaoag Music School invites parents to come!

Annual Meeting October 5th 7:30-9:15 a.m.

“Changing Landscapes: Youth, Arts & Community” will be the focus of Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester’s Annual Meeting scheduled for October 5th. The meeting, in addition to reporting on the School’s progress and recognizing special achievements during 2010, includes special guest and keynote speaker Paul Levenson, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Special music presented by students of the Suzuki Violin program; and 10 year faculty member, Maxim Korn, Violin. This meeting is free and open to the public with a light breakfast to be served. RSVP to 508-791-8159 or via email to erpakmusic@earthlink.net no later than September 24th.



The Education Wing at Pakachoag

Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester

203 Pakachoag Street

Auburn, MA 01501



Contact person: Sarah Smongeski, Executive Director

508.791.8159

sspakmusic@earthlink.net

Tell us about your first mammogram

Ladies,
Our October Think Pink issue is coming up, and our team thought it would be interesting to share each other's experiences with the mammogram to educate, encourage and support other women who have not yet had this check-up.


So please, take a few minutes to be a part of our very important and special October Breast Cancer issue. Email editor@baystateparent.com your thoughts on the mammogram.

For your time, we'll pick a few names and send your choice of product or tickets (whatever is available at the time).

Here are some things to consider:

1. What did you think the mammogram would be like? What was it like?

2. How did you feel before, during and after?

3. What did people tell you before you went?

4. What prompted you to go?

5. What did you not realize about the process?

6. Do you know people who don't get mammograms? Do you understand why?

7. How do you feel about October Think Pink month?

And of course, anything else....

Thank you!
Carrie Wattu, editor
baystateparent
editor@baystateparent.com

Massachusetts Family Fun August 28 & 29

Hi Guys,
It's going to be a beautiful weekend!

Whatever you plan to do, hope it's a happy weekend with two things to consider for fun:
an outdoor family concert (very cool)in West Boylston and a Hoedown in North Andover. Check out our calendar on our homepage for more ideas: www.baystateparent.com/

If you have an idea of something going on this weekend, please do comment here!

SATURDAY AUGUST 28: No Babysitter Needed!!!
Jason James and the Bay State House Rockers bring their rockabilly sound to Central Massachusetts at 7 p.m. It's at Goodale Park on Crescent St. in West Boylson (there's a great playground across the field from the concert). It's $10 for adults; $5 for ages 12 and up, and under 12 free. Bring a picnic, chairs, snacks for the kids and just hang out...even the dog can come! All proceeds benefit arts programming in West Boylston schools too.  Check it out: www.zyworld.com/Jason_James/
or http://www.wbaf.org/

SUNDAY AUGUST 29
Hoedown 2010 at Smolak Farms
Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford St
North Andover, MA
01810
1 - 5 p.m.
Question: What could be more enjoyable than walking through endless acres of beautiful farm land as the sun gently kisses the fruit laden trees? Answer:  How about an afternoon of Greater-Boston’s best chefs cooking and doing demos, live bluegrass music, games, contests and more fun than you can shake a stick at?!!!
On Sunday, August 29th, 2010 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM these worlds will blend (or collide depending on how much beer and wine will flow via sponsors such as Narragansett Beer and the Wine Connextion) as how2heroes and Smolak Farms present Hoedown 2010! With over a 1,000 attendees slated to appear, guests can look forward to everything from BBQ stations, chef demos, a pig roast, live bluegrass music, a 3-legged race, hayrides, a dunk tank, an old fashioned store, line dancing lessons, “The Hoedown Throwdown Baking Contest” (an amateur baking contest presented by King Arthur Flour and how2heroes using farm fresh fruits & vegetables as the main ingredient and King Arthur Flour) and classes and workshops offered onsite all afternoon. Restaurants/Chefs slated to demo and have food stations include: Chef Jason Bond of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, Chef Chris Parsons from Parson’s Table, Chef Antonio Bettencourt of Sixty2 on Wharf Restaurant, Chef Brian Poe of Poe's Kitchen at the Rattlesnake, Chef Ben Hasty of Brasserie JO, Eunice Feller of Bread & Chocolate, Michael Reppucci from Orzo Trattorio and Alina Eisenhauer of Sweet to name just a few!
For only $25.00 with a percentage of proceeds to benefit the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets, hoedown goers can look forward to all the entertainment, fun and food and drink samples they can handle as well as free parking. Guests will be issued a hoedown badge that will allow them into all activities, chefs’ tent and full access to the food stations. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit: http://how2heroes.com/hoedown
WHERE: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA
WHEN: Sunday, August 29th, 2010, 1:00PM – 5:00PM.
INFO: $25.00 per person. Children under 10 are free with parent or legal guardian 21+. Visit: http://www.how2heroes.com/hoedown to purchase tickets. Badges issued onsite.

FREE Coupons for Massachusetts Family Fun: Want them?

Hi there,

It's funny that I am already through with September and onto October as we went to press with our September Arts issue yesterday.

Since time is flying by, I am going through my desk and Entertainment Book weeding through family event coupons that I will not be able to use by November 1, 2010.

If you can take advantage of some of them, please email your address to editor@baystateparent.com, and I'll pop what you need in the mail.

Here's what I have:
FREE 2 hour indoor playtime admission when you buy one admission. Backyard Adventures in Westborough

$25 off indoor birthday party at Backyard Adventures in Westborough

50% studio admission to Whimsy in Framingham

Buy one/get one pizza buffet at Lazer Zone in Marlboro

Free round of mini golf with purchase of one at Crystal Caves in Auburn

Buy one package, get one free at Friendly Fire Paintball in Upton

Buy one/get one free admission to Fox 4 Paintball in Upton

Buy one/get one admission to Drawbridge Puppet Theatre in Lunenburg

Buy one/get one Coco Key Danvers

Buy one/get one to Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield

Free child's admission with adult admission to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI

$5 off John Harvard Brewhouse, Cambridge and Framingham

$5 off a $25 purchase at Children's Orchard, Westborough (expires 9/30)

Buy one/get one Discovery Museums, Acton (expires 9/30)

I also have some for bowling and golf...just let me know!
Thanks,
Carrie Wattu, editor

It's Time you Got a Cell Phone Dear

Honey,

Our family is lucky to have you. I won't embarrass you by lavishing compliment after compliment in a public forum, so I'll do something else. I'll make a request.

Get a cell phone already!

Ok. I know. The sound of a phone ringing is as irritating as a team of kids blowing Kazoos. You hate it. Well, pick your ring tone then. God knows you quote enough movies and imitate enough sounds.

As far as that claim that you are superstitious (If you don't have a cell phone, you can't receive bad news, right?), I don't buy it.

As you know, it's hard keeping a family of five going, plus a dog and a house. With two working parents, and three busy kids, every day brings a new challenge. If we could alert you to the day's challenge on your commute home from work, it would save a lot of time and confusion as you could quickly stop for milk, meet us for dinner or pick up our child's medicine, without having to go back out. We could remind you that there is still time to catch something special at the kids' school, to pick up a movie or to meet me for an unexpected drink (Surprise! The grandparents have the kids.).

There have been so many times when you are out doing errands, and I remember that we need something. You are right there. All I need to do is send you a quick Text, and you could save me 20 minutes from having to drive there later, 15 minutes at the store and 20 minutes driving home.

While I hate to think about it, God forbid there is ever a real emergency. It would be devastating to know that we could have reached you instantly or vice versa.

I want to know: Is my husband the last parent standing without a cell phone?

Bonus Calendar Listings for August 2010

ADULT BIKE RIDE IN WESTBOROUGH: TUESDAY, AUGUST 3: Do you admire triathletes? Do you sit on the couch and watch as they race 140.6 miles at the Iron Man Championship in Hawaii? Amazed at how they can swim, bike and run all in one race? Does 14 miles sound reasonable? Then a sprint triathlon is for you. Whether you're a novice or an experienced athlete, get up off the couch and "TRI!" Learn all about the sport of Triathlon - including equipment needed, benefits of heart rate training and group training led by your Coach, Alexis Rougas-Ermilio.

Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Location: Landry’s Bicycle

276 Turnpike Road

Westborough, MA 01581

RSVP to CoachAlexis@charter.net by August 2nd

FREE BOSTON LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA CONCERT: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4: Boston Landmarks Orchestra and Charles Ansbacher, conductor and artistic director, present the New Philharmonia Orchestra with Conductor Ronald Knudsen. The orchestra continues its Landmarks Festival at the Shell with a performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 and Joaquín Turina’s “Danzas Fantásticas.” Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. at The DCR’s Hatch Shell on Boston’s Esplanade adjacent to the Charles River and Storrow Drive. www.LandmarksOrchestra.org or 617-520-2200.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN PLAY IN MILFORD: AUGUST 12 & 13: The Milford Performing Arts Center/The Area's Only Family Arts Community presents a summer theatre workshop production of Young Frankenstein at 7:30 at the MPAC Studio, 150 Main St., Milford.. Call 508-473-1684 for tickets.

FREE A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD PLAY IN BOSTON: FRIDAY, AUGUST 13:  A Year with Frog and Toad. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Campus of Wheelock College
Boston. 6:30 p.m. FREE. The Advanced Performance students at Wheelock Family Theatre present "A Year with Frog and Toad", based on the popular books by Arnold Lobel. This delightful romp of story and song is rich in character and rife with situational hilarity. Trimmed to an hour's length these young performing artists will present a polished mini-musical that is appropriate for all ages.
617-879-2300, WhelockFamilyTheatre.org.

FREE DECORATE FAIRY HOUSES IN MILFORD: AUGUST 21ST: FREE Decorating Fairy Houses. 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of Milford, 23 Pine St., Milford. 9:30 a.m. - Noon. Paint, wooden houses and other supplies from nature for you to use to make your own fairy houses are provided. Please feel free to bring sticks, bark, leaves or small stones to use when decorating your house. Donations welcome. 508-473-3589,  milforduu.org.

Some mothers and sisters bring food...

When my sister gets home from work today, she's either going to be happy or totally ticked off.

Some mothers and sisters bring food when they visit one another, we just seem to clean.

I tend to find it insulting when my mom and sister come to visit me and they can't resist scrubbing or sweeping something. Why can't they just relax and enjoy the kids? Can't we just visit?

I also think, "What? Is my house so disgusting that you simply can't relax?"

I know this isn't true, but I can't help feeling a little defensive. No matter how hard my husband and I take care of our house, there's mom and sis to find the lingering cobwebs. Makes me cranky!

So, why am I doing this to my sister?

It's not payback as in "I can find plenty to clean at your house too!"

It really isn't.

It's about a need, a compulsion, to help out, to make things easier on my hard-working sister.

I look around, and I see the areas where she could use a helping hand. We all have those areas, and for some reason, I get super-motivated, all energized about vacuuming and dusting her house.

As I write, my mom is literally on her hands and knees, cleaning floors, humming. She's in her glory.


It's different for my dad. When he visits, he always has a tool or paintbrush in hand, and no one gets insulted. He is hardwired to tinker and fix. He shows his love through working in our homes. He likes it better than conversation, then playing with the kids, than just about anything.

So, sis, when you get home from work today, please don't be mad, especially when you see that Dad took apart your entire toilet (hosting a constant house-full of boys is really taking a toll on your toilet, sis!).

It's just following in Dad's footsteps, I guess. It's just how our family shows love, not shortcomings.

Rules and Regulations for baystateparent Cover Contest

Become a baystateparent Cover Model at Portait Simple Now throught August 29th!!

Hi Everyone,

We're so excited to be working with Portait Simple on this great photo opportunity at any Portrait Simple location this summer!!!


Basically, make a Portrait Simple appointment for your child (under age 7 please) before Sunday, August 29th.

Entry is a $5 donation to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as this is their "Smile for a Cure" promotion. With your entry, you'll receive a FREE
5 X 7 portrait plus you'll be entered to be on a future cover of baystateparent!

Great deal plus...

The grand prize cover model will also receive a $1,000 gift certificate to Portrait Simple!!!

The 2nd and 3rd place winners will each receive a $500 gift certificate and 21 runners up will receive $100 gift certificates.

MORE INFO: Non-members pay a $25 session fee. A Portrait Rewards Membership is $50 but you get a free sheet, a free session ($50 value), 10% off your purchases for the entire year, and free sessions for the entire year. Those who are already members can come in and do the $5 donation only because they get free sessions.

More details coming soon...Just wanted to get the word out asap so that you can take advantage.
Visit Portrait Simple online

12th Annual Latern Festival Thursday, July 15, 2010

Looks like a spectacular event happening this Thursday night. I have never been but have always wanted to...Have you ever been? Let us know what to expect by commenting here if you can. Carrie Wattu, editor


PHOTO CREDIT: Elizabeth Pell


On Thursday, July 15th, the Forest Hills Educational Trust will present the
12th Annual Lantern Festival, a profoundly moving ceremony of remembrance
attended by over 4,000 people. Each year participants make paper lanterns
for family or friends who have passed away decorated using calligraphy and
inscribed with personal messages. The lanterns are then set afloat on the
peaceful waters of Lake Hibiscus at sunset where they remain aglow long into
the night.



12th Annual Lantern Festival
Forest Hills Cemetery
95 Forest Hills Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3714


Date: Thursday, July 15, 6-9 pm
Rain Date: Thursday, July 22
Admission: Free with a $10 donation per lantern: Parking $10. We
encourage visitors to take the T. There is No Lighting after dark; please
bring a flashlight to assist with your departure.

The Lantern Festival, sponsored by the Forest Hills Educational Trust, draws
its inspiration from the Japanese Bon Festival-- a celebration of the time
of year when a door opens to the world of the ancestors allowing loved ones
to send messages to the other side. In Japan, Bon has evolved into a holiday
of both reunion and celebration. Family members return to their hometowns to
show respect for their ancestors by tending their graves, decorating them
with flowers, and making food offerings. In the town squares festivities
include traditional Bonodori dancing, games, and summer festival foods.

Now in its 12th year at Forest Hills Cemetery, the Lantern Festival has
become a important community event for Jamaica Plain, as well as Boston in
general. It is a time when neighbors come together to share stories,
celebrate, and honor the memories of their loved ones. Although the Lantern
Festival is inspired by Japanese Buddhist tradition, it incorporates the
diversity of the community that provides its setting and includes many
multi-cultural events throughout the day.

A diverse program will be presented including Gospel music, Japanese taiko
drumming, and a variety of dance performances. Picnic spreads will be
plentiful across the lush 250-acre landscape of Forest Hills Cemetery;
designed to be a park and arboretum, in addition to a place of rest, it
provides the perfect setting for the Lantern Festival.

The glowing lanterns afloat at sunset symbolize the journey of the soul at
the end of life & the ancestral spirits' return to the world of the dead
after a day of remembrance, reunion, and celebration.

Weekend of July 16, 17, 18

Hi Families, Here are some new things going on this coming weekend mostly around Worcester and one event on Nantucket (if you are lucky enough to be heading there). The Big Dipper Ice Cream Fest in Worcester looks like quite an event on Saturday and for a great cause. Plus the admission is very reasonable. Consider eating ice cream first, grabbing some dinner and heading over to neighboring West Boylston for an outdoor family-friendly rock concert at Goodale Park. Have fun everyone. Carrie Wattu, editor

Friday, July 16
FREE admission from 5 - 9 p.m. at the Boston Children's Museum. Good time to give the kids a long nap and explore this great museum for free.

Friday, July 16, 2010
Open Playgroup at the MOMS Club of Hubbardston. They hold a monthly Membership Circle/Open Playgroup on the 3rd Friday of every month at 10am. It's FREE!
If you are a MOM from Barre, Hubbardston, Princeton, or Templeton, join the group! Please RSVP for the event in advance or contact the MOMS Club to learn more about the MOMS Club of Hubbardston Area, a local chapter of the MOMS Club International (a support group for mothers). momsclub.org.


Saturday, July 17
Ayla Brown, American Idol Finalist to Perform and Senator Scott Brown and Family to Celebrity Scoop at the Dipper at 11 a.m.

On Saturday, July 17th at Worcester’s favorite festival, the Big Dipper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival at Elm Park from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The festival fronts on Russell Street.

Proceeds from the Big Dipper benefit the programs of Children’s Friend, so not only will you be sampling some of the best ice cream in the region, you’ll be supporting a great cause. Chartered in 1849, Children’s Friend is the oldest child and family service agency in central Massachusetts. Want to volunteer? Email Deb Huegel at dhuegel@childrensfriend.org. Our volunteers have fun, eat all the ice cream they want, and get a free t-shirt.

In addition to scrumptious all-you-can-eat ice cream from national and local vendors, there will be a huge raffle with a Bose Wave Radio as the Grand Prize, a food tent with charbroiled hot dogs and hamburgers, snacks and drinks, face painting, Moonwalks, an obstacle course, all-day entertainment, balloons, clowns, team mascots, and the very cute and cuddly NEADS puppies. The Lions District 33A will be at the Dipper with their Sightmobile to provide free hearing and sight checks. Child Protection Resources, Inc. and New York Life Insurance Co. will supply free fingerprinting and photo ID’s for the kids. This is a great and affordable day for kids and adults.

Admission to the all-you-can-eat ice cream tent is $5.00 for ages 10 and up; $2.00 for ages 5 – 9; and free for under 5. childrensfriend.org

Saturday, July 17
Vendor Day at Cutie Patuties in Leominster, 9 a.m. - 3 p .m.
Johnny Appleseed Plaza
1031 Central Street, Leominster
Have you ever wished you could buy Pampered Chef or Tupperware products without having to invite all your friends over? Cuties is inviting all of your favorite home parties to New England’s favorite consignment superstore. Pampered Chef, Tastefully simple, Tupperware and many more will be here on this fun-filled day.

Entertainment provided by Crystal Entertainment Services Bounce House, Carnival Games, Balloons and Face Paintings for the Kids... Fun for all Age!

Raffle prizes will be awarded throughout the day

Dunkin Donuts, Athens Pizza and Lidios
will bring your favorite food and beverages to you.

As an added benefit if you consign with Cutie’s you can use your store credit to shop with any of the vendors at the event.

For more information, visit everythingcutie.com


Saturday, July 17, 2010
1st Annual “Arts for the Animals” Show
Outdoor Art Exhibit Benefits Worcester County’s Homeless Pets

(Worcester MA) – The Worcester Animal Rescue League (WARL) is pleased to invite the public to the first annual Arts for the Animals show and sale, Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 12 noon to 5PM (rain date is Saturday, July 24th) at WARL, 139 Holden Street in Worcester, MA. The event will showcase fine artists and crafters; funds raised from artist participation will directly support the vital programs and services at WARL. Admission is free for the public to come and shop for unique and locally made art, craft, and design.

Additionally, the day’s program includes a raffle, refreshments, information about WARL’s available animals, and more. Artists may contact Cheryl Krylowicz, Arts for the Animals Coordinator, at CherylWARL@gmail.com, or call 508.853.0030.

For more information, visit worcester-arl.org or call 508.853.0030.

Saturday, July 17th
Where else can you listen to music with the kids? Hear Power Play perform such covers as "Brick House," "Jessie's Girl," "Stand by Me" and more at Goodale Park in West Boylston. It's an outdoor venue...very casual and very fun for a summer night in a small town right next to Worcester. $10 per adults. Children under 10 are FREE!
wbaf.org or powerplay.ws




Beginning Sunday, July 18th
Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum to Host Family Fun Days
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum will host Family Fun Days throughout this summer on Sunday July 18, 2010 and Sunday August 22, 2010, as part of the museum’s summer activity program. Events will include storytelling, games, and hands-on activities. Admission is $10 for the family, or free for members of the Egan Maritime Institute.

The Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Columbus Day and is located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town. Admission is free to members, $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 – 18, and free to children under 5. For more information call (508) 228-1885. Visit online at .

July 2010 Music and Theatre Listings

Scroll down to see what's gracing the stages of Massachusetts theatres this summer and beyond. You'll find something new to experience! Enjoy the show!
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Castle Hill Theatre presents Bremen Town Musicians. Eric Carle Picture Book Museum, 125 West Bay Rd., Amherst. 
Sat., July 10, 1 and 3 p.m. . 
 (Also July 11, 3 p.m.). This favorite old fairy tale, tells the story of a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, who are forced to leave their homes and make their way in the world. $7 

tickets: 413-658-1126 (does not include Museum Admission). picturebookart.org.

The Night of The Living Beauty Pageant at Barre Players Theater, 64 Common St., Barre. July 19-22 Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. The comedy by Tim Kelly is a Youth Summer Production. Tickets: $14; $12 Senior; $10 student; $7 children age 12 and under. Reservations: 978-355-2096 or 800-733-2096. Visit www.barreplayers.homestead.com. 

Children's Shows at the North Shore Music Theatre. Beverly. Fridays, 10 a.m. July 16: Parachute Express (also an 11 a.m. show); July 23: Cinderella; Aug. 13: Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Aug. 20: Jack and the Beanstalk. Tickets $8 - $12. nsmt.org.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live! The Citi Performing Arts Center/Wang Theatre, Boston. Featuring hip hop legend, Biz Markie. Sat., Sept. 25, 2 and 5 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 26, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. citicenter.org.

FREE Plays in the Park. Boston Harbor Island Alliance,
Georges Island, Boston. 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and 1 - 1:45 p.m. Through August 27. Audience participation welcome in these plays designed especially for kids. On July 9 and 23, and August 6, City Stage is presenting "The History and Adventures of Tom Thumb." On July 2, 16, and 30 and August 27, City Stage is presenting "Folktales Near and Far." On August 13 and 20, Kidstock is presenting Pirates of Pencils - "The Adventures of Captain Blackboard." Ferry fares: A $14, Sr. (age 65+) $10. Family Four-Packs are $39, C (3 – 11) $8, under 3, free. 617-223-8108,bostonharborislands.org.

Puppet Shows. Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Sundays, 1 p.m. in July. Shows are between 45 minutes and one hour in length. $10pp. 617-731-6400. To view a complete schedule, visit puppetshowplace.org.

The Southshore Music Circus Performances. 130 Sohier St., Cohasset. All shows at 10:30 a.m. Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, July 3; Cinderella, July 22; The Three Little Pigs, July 29 ; Snow White, Aug. 5; Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Aug. 13; Jack and the Beanstalk, Aug. 19. Most seats $8.25 each. 800-745-3000 or visit www.themusiccircus.org.

The Cape Cod Center for the Arts Cape Playhouse, Dennis. Performances at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.Thurs., July 1: The Bubble Show; Fri., July 2: A Pirate's Life; Thurs., July 8: Magic Dave; Fri., July 9: The Last Dragon on Earth; Thurs., July 15: Alice in Wonderland; Fri., July 16: Treasure Island; Thurs., July 22: A Rockn' Good Time; Fri., July 23: Egadz Variety Show; Thurs., July 29: Cinderella; Fri., July 30: Sleeping Beauty; Thurs., Aug. 5: High Peaks Comedy Juggling; Fri., Aug. 6: The Villain's Moustache; Thurs., Aug. 12: Stevesongs; Fri., Aug. 13: Magic & More; Thurs., Aug. 19: Judy's Tune Room; Fri., Aug. 20: Professor Winklebottom's Madcap Vaudeville. Tickets: $11.75 - $9.95. 877-385-3911, capeplayhouse.com.


Concord Band Concerts. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. 7:15 p.m. July 7: Red, White and Blue Patriotic Concert. Wed., July 21: Take Flight – Moon Landing Anniversary. Wed., July 28 : Summer Perspectives. Come enjoy a sunset picnic, spectacular views and the sounds of a 65-piece, symphonic wind ensemble. $10 per car. 978-897-9969, concordband.org.

Disney's Cinderella, Kids by Theater Too! Arts Alliance's Summer Drama Workshop, Hudson High School, 69 Brigham St. Fri., July 16, 1 p .m. The timeless fairy tale mixed with the magic of Disney in an enchanting musical performed by area students in grades 3-5, preceded by "Aesop's Fables," brief play by grades 1-3. $5 PP. 978-562-1646
upwitharts.org

Into the Woods by Youth Theater. Hudson Area Arts Alliance's Summer Drama Workshop, Hudson High School Auditorium, 69 Brigham St. Fri., July 30, 7 p.m. Fractured fairy tales intertwining many Brothers Grimm plots into a moving lesson on community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. 2+ hour long musical written by Stephen Sondheim, performed by talented teens. . A $14, C $12. 978-562-1646, upwitharts.org.

Steve Songs. Indian Hill Music, 36 King St., Littleton. Sat., Sept. 11: 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Two fun family concerts with popular children's performer and PBS Kids star Steve Roslonek and his band. $15 PP. 978-486-9524, indianhillmusic.org

Children's Concert on the Common. Natick. Thurs., July 1, 7 p.m. Wayne Potash Music Fun Band provides great entertainment for children and families. natick4th.org.

Into the Woods. Barrington Stage Company, Pittsfield. July 14 – August 15 at St. Joseph High School, Pittsfield. August 10 – 15, Pete's Motors, Great Barrington. A retelling of several well-known fairy tales (Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood). The beloved fairy tale characters enter the woods, each looking for something. They are granted their wishes and then, in a clever turn of events, must face what it means to live "happily ever after." Tickets $8 - $15. barringtonstageco.org.

Shakespeare As It Was Intended. Plimoth Plantation, Hornblower II Vistor Ctr. 8.p.m. on Thursday and Friday evenings in July and August. Come see Shakespeare's plays performed as they were in England in the 17th century! Until 1662, women were not allowed to act on stage. Instead, female roles were played by young men dressed as women. The Plimoth Plantation Players are six men, authentically performing abridged versions of some of Shakespeare's best-loved plays. The all-male cast will present Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night and The Tempest -- a Shakespeare play with possible ties to Plimoth Colony! $12 PP. 508-746-1622, plimoth.org

Into the Woods. Salem State Mainstage Theatre, 352 Lafayette St., Salem. July 8-18 presented by Salem State alumni who work in the theatre industry, regional professionalsand select students who in many cases are having their first professional theatre experience.  $20 - $25. salemstatetickets.com.

FREE Music Concert Series. Sweetwilliam Farm, 153 North St., Upton. Fridays, 7 – 8:30 p.m. through October. A FREE weekly outdoor concert series featuring a variety of fine local, regional and national performing artists. A relaxing evening; listen to wonderful music and view spectacular sunsets. Adults hang out at tables while children play in a protected lawn area.
508-529-2000, sweetwilliamfarm.biz

Circus Smirkus 2010 Big Top Tour. Come see the international, award-winning, traveling youth circus! Kids – ages 11 to 18 – are stars, on highwire and trapeze, as clowns, jugglers, acrobats and more. Sun., July 23, 24, 25: Gore Place, Waltham, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tues., July 27 and Wed., July 28: Heritage Museums and Gardens, Sandwich, 2 and 7 p.m. 877-SMIRKUS (1-877-764-7587), smirkus.org.


Hairspray. Reagle’s Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St., Waltham. 
Starring Broadway's Marissa Perry as Tracy Turnblad
August 12 – 22. This toe-tapping musical comedy makes its Reagle debut.  Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program's reigning princess, integrate the television show and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair?  A show truly for all ages, Hairspray spans generational gaps in its appeal with something for the whole family.Times and tickets: 781-891-5600, reagleplayers.com


3rd Annual CBACT Children's Theatre Festival. Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St, Watertown. 9:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Sat., July 17. An action packed day of performances in the Mosesian Theater and interactive workshops for all ages. $20 full day, $5 per show (includes workshop participation). 617-926-2787, cbact.org

Central Mass Outdoor Concerts. Goodale Field, Crescent St., West Boylston. Select Saturdays at 7 p.m. Bring a picnic, some glow-sticks and toys for the kids while you catch a variety of bands on Saturday nights throughout the summer. A$10, C (13 – 21) $5, Under 12, FREE. Sat., July 10: Time Slips Daily opening for Varsity Drag; Sat., July 17: Ruckus opening for Powerplay; Sat., Aug 28: Mellowmafia opening for Jason James & the Baystate Houserockers. wbaf.org. All proceeds help to save arts and music for West Boylston students. Rain Location: Major Edwards Elementary school.


Ecotarium Summer Concert Series: EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester.  Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs and blankets (chairs are not provided). In threatening weather, concerts are held in a tent pavilion. Light dinners, snacks and beverages available. Beer and wine are available by the glass. Picnic baskets welcome, however, Massachusetts state law prohibits patrons from bringing alcoholic beverages.  July 9: Shakura Saida; July 16: Frank Vignola Trio; July 23: Ken Hadley Big Band with Amanda Carr; July 30: The Mohegan Sun All-Stars.
$18 PP (includes museum admission). Free for children under 12. 508-929-2703, ecotarium.org.

Mummenschanz. The Hanover Theatre, Worcester. Tickets on sale July 6th for this October 26 show. Children and adults are pulled into a wondrous playful world. $18-$38. thehanovertheatre.org.

Let 84,000 parents know about an upcoming musical or theatrical performance. Visit baystateparent.com and fill out our “Submit an Event” form.

MOMS Club of Hubbardston Area Open House on Friday, July 16

July 16, 2010

Open Playgroup

MOMS Club of Hubbardston Area

Location TBA 10am
MOMS Club of Hubbardston Area hosts a monthly Membership Circle/Open Playgroup on the 3rd Friday of every month at 10am.

FREE momsclub.org

From the Moms' Club: If you are a MOM from Barre, Hubbardston, Princeton, or Templeton, come join us! Please RSVP for the event in advance or contact us to learn more about the MOMS Club of Hubbardston Area, a local chapter of the MOMS Club International (a support group for mothers).


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Sat., July 10th World War II Living History Day!!

July 10, 2010

World War II Living History Day

Wenham Museum 132 Main Street Wenham, MA 01984

10:00am - 3:30pm

Honor the United States Armed Forces at the annual World War II Living History Day. Members of the WWII Commmittee of the Living History Association, veterans and re-enactors will answer questions, share memorabilia and help you explore inside a WWII army vehicle. Veterans and active duty members of the United States Armed Forces admitted free with I.D.


Adults - $7.00
Child (Age 1-16) - $5.00

978-468-2377
www.wenhammuseum.org

FREE Nighs at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum July 2010

Boston, June 22, 2010 – The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum opens its doors to the surrounding communities this summer with a series of three free music- and art-filled Neighborhood Nights – especially for the museum’s neighbors from the Fenway, Mission Hill, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Dorchester.



A summer tradition in the Fenway, these special evening celebrations feature an array of family-friendly activities, including live entertainment, art-making projects, and gallery games. Neighborhood Nights are also a great opportunity for the museum’s neighbors to revisit the museum’s three floors of galleries, discovering new treasures in the collection.



Neighborhood Nights at the Gardner Museum take place on three Thursday evenings – July 8, July 22, and August 5 – from 5-8pm. Admission includes all activities and performances, as well as access to the museum’s three floors of galleries. Tickets are free but limited and may be picked up in advance at the museum’s front entrance from 11am-4pm, Tuesday through Thursday the week of each event.

This summer’s Neighborhood Nights are made possible in part through the support of Bank of America, the official school and community partnerships sponsor of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

“Each summer, Neighborhood Nights at the Gardner invite the museum’s neighbors to discover an oasis of art and beauty in their own backyard,” says Peggy Burchenal, Esther Stiles Eastman Curator of Education and Public Programs. “The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was established for the education and enjoyment of the public forever, and this spirit of community engagement is particularly evident at events like Neighborhood Nights.”



Each of this summer’s three Neighborhood Nights events features a special theme that guests can explore through gallery activities, live entertainment, games, and hands-on art-making activities. Here’s what’s in store:



JULY 8: Splendor Indeed! ~ An Enjoyable Summer’s Evening Soiree
Celebrate the summer arrival of plants and flowers in the Museum’s courtyard with a host of family-oriented events, including a garden of flowering activities. Families can also plant their very own flowers to take home!



JULY 22: Art Alive ~ Here, There, and Everywhere!
Bring the family for an evening of your favorite art—brought to life! Listen to live music, create your own artworks, play a museum trivia game, and take a chance at winning a prize.



AUGUST 5: Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh MY! ~ Guardians, Gate Keepers, and Other Mysterious Creatures

Go on a friendly adventure as you hunt for and learn about the museum’s animal guardians and other formidable creatures. Be enchanted by amazing animal stories, magnificent works of art, and delightful live music.



Bank of America is the official school and community partnerships sponsor of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Additional funding for Neighborhood Nights is generously provided by Bingham McCutchen, the Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation, the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation, the Rowland Foundation, and The Yawkey Foundation. The Gardner Museum receives operating support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Special thanks to the museum’s Community Advisory Committee: Stephen Bell, John Hancock Financial Services; Allouma Clair and Marlene DaCosta, Beth Israel Hospital; Barbara Jones Finley and Celeste Scott, Dana Farber Cancer Institute; Crystal Moore, Massachusetts General Hospital; Frank Oglesby, MBTA; Nicole Reid, Consultant; and Alan Wade, Massport.



Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum • A Unique Environment for Learning • 280 The Fenway Boston MA 02115 617.566.1401 www.gardnermuseum.org • Tue.-Sun., 11 am-5 pm • $12 adults; $10 seniors; $5 students; $2 off with same day Museums of Fine Arts admission; FREE children under 18, everyone on his or her birthday, and all named “Isabella”• Built in the style of a 15th-century Venetian palazzo, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a magical place, unlike any other museum in the world. With three floors of galleries displaying over 30 centuries of art surrounding a lush indoor courtyard garden, this unique space fires the imagination and offers a one-of-a-kind experience and opportunity for learning and engagement in all the arts have to offer. In 2007, the Gardner Museum completed an important three-year, Department Of Education (DOE)-funded study into the effects of arts education on the development of critical thinking skills in young children. The study found that elementary school students from Boston public schools who visited the Gardner repeatedly to learn to look at and talk about art showed significant improvements in critical thinking skills crucial for learning. Gains in skills including close observation, interpretation, and problem solving demonstrate that visiting museums is a valuable learning experience for school-age children, and complements the education they receive in school. More information about this study and the importance of arts in education is online at: http://www.gardnermuseum.org/education/tta/tta.html.

Updated Fireworks! God Bless America

Here are the latest firework listings. Happy Fourth everyone!!!

The Works
July 4th fireworks and festivities your family will love.
By Carrie Wattu

It's Independence Day! Take your Little Miss or Mr. Independent to a fab fireworks display or July 4th event. Stock up on the glow-sticks, bug spray and snacks and you're good to go.

Please keep in mind that all listings are accurate at press time. Late-breaking listings will be posted under “Bonus Calendar” at baystateparent.com. As always, please confirm events before attending.
  

Thursday, July 1

Boston Harborfest Children’s Day. City Hall, Plaza, Boston. 10 a.m. - 3 p .m.
Kids can join organizations like The USS Constitution Museum, Historic New England and the New England Aquarium to learn something new and exciting about Boston and its history; with a live juggling act, children’s musical performers, balloon presentations, live dancers, and more.

Colonial Children’s Faire. Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids will enjoy Colonial games like snail, ninepins or jackstraws, and make their own patriotic crafts. An educational, fun-filled event. Cost: $1 - $6. 617-482-6439, osmh.org.


Children's Concert on the Common. Natick. 7 p.m. Wayne Potash Music Fun Band provides great entertainment for children and families. natick4th.org.

Friday, July 2


Bedford Fireworks. VA Hospital on Springs Road, Dusk. Rain Date: July 3.



By the  Bays Fourth of July  Fine Art and Craft Show. 733 Main St., Brewster. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Watercolors, furniture, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, photography, oils, weavings, shells and folk art of many kinds. capeshows.com.


Franklin Fireworks. Franklin High School, 10 p.m.

Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration. Beacon St., Greenfield. 4:30 p.m. Fireworks shot off of Poet's Seat Tower. Meet up at Beacon field for music, food, fun and more. greenfield-ma.gov.


Friday Night Concert. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park,
New Bedford. 6:45 p.m. newbedfordsummerfest.com.


Northbridge Fireworks. LaSalle Field, 9 p.m.

Fireworks and Patriotic Concert. Cristoforo Columbo Park (East Park)
Shrewsbury St. and Fantasia Dr., Worcester. 8 – 10 p.m. The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of patriotic music, classical music and Broadway favorites. Jane Shivick will be soloist. Rain Date: Sat., July 3 and Mon., July 5. 508-754-1234.

Saturday, July 3

Fireworks. NARA Park, Acton. 9:15 fireworks. acton-ma.gov.. Rain Date: Sun., July 4th.

Auburn Indepedence Day Celebration. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Parade, 11 a.m.). Vendors, contests, games, food, live music, demonstrations and fireworks (9:30 p.m.). 508-832-7736. auburnguide.com

Ayer Fireworks. Dusk at Pirone Park.

By the Bays Fourth of July  Fine Art and Craft Show. 733 Main St., Brewster. See July 2nd listing for details.

Chatham Fourth of July Parade and Strawberry Festivals. Main St., Chatham. 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 chathaminfo.com. Strawberry Festival, featuring strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, sandwiches and beverages at First United Methodist Church, 569 Main St, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Strawberry Festival information:
508-945-0474.

2010 Fitchburg at Coolidge Park. Youth events, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; softball tournament, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; antique cars, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; music, 1 – 7 p.m.; doll/carriage parade, 1 – 2 p .m.; chow chip poker, 2 p.m.; duck race, 5 p.m Fireworks display from Rollstone Hill will light the sky over downtown Fitchburg.  ci.fitchburg.ma.us. 

Gloucester Fireworks. Gloucester Horribles Parade, 6 p.m. Grand Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor, 10 p.m. capeannvacations.com.


Millbury Fireworks. Windle Field, Millbury. 9:45 p.m. Fireworks are also on July 4th. millbury-ma.org/public_documents/fourth. Rain Date: July 5.

Milford Fireworks. Plains Park near Cedar Street, 10 p.m. Rain Date: July 5

Onset-Nahant Fireworks. Over Onset Bay at dusk. onsetvillage.org.

Greater New Bedford Summerfest. Over 70 renowned and emerging performers and 90 juried arts and crafts vendors in New Bedford's authentic historic district during the first weekend in July. The two day family-oriented festival offers continuous folk music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on seven sound stages throughout the New Bedford Whaling Historical Park ranging from the 1200 seat "Custom House Stage" to the intimacy of the 55 seat "Meet the Performer" area. Children under 12 are free on Sat. and Sun. Adult weekend pass: $20. newbedfordsummerfest.com. Also July 4th.

Rutland Fireworks. Memorial Field, Rutland. Doll Carriage Parade, 1 p.m.; Band Concerts, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. Chicken BBQ and Strawberry Fetival held ta 4:30 p.m. behind the Fire Station. rutlandma-4thofjuly.org.

Fourth of July Spectacular. Salisbury Beach. Beachfront concert and Sat. fireworks. beachfests.org.

Spencer Fireworks. Spencer Fair Ground, 9:45 p.m.

Webster Fireworks. Webster Lake, 9:30 p.m.

Lights for Liberty. Stanley Park, Westfield. Food, music, fun and fireworks.
 stanleypark.org/event/lights-liberty


Sunday, July 4

FREE Independence Day Celebration. Amherst. 5 – 11 p.m.Featuring a children’s carnival, face-painting, games, field races, a pie-eating contest, the Amherst Community Band, and of course, fireworks. lsse.org, amherstjuly4thparade.com.

Bellingham High School Football Field, Blackstone St. Rain Date: July 5

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, Boston. 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free outdoor concerts includes patriotic favorites with fireworks.888-484-7677, july4.org.

By the  Bays Fourth of July  Fine Art and Craft Show. 733 Main St., Brewster. See July 2nd listing for details.

Arts & Music Festival. Bridgewater. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Immediately following a July 4th parade on the grounds in front of Boyden Hall (the "Quad") at Bridgewater State College. Highlights include a kids' festival, railroad train rides, juried art show, art displays, crafters, demonstrations, a performance by Arts for Youth, music performances by Jenna Crewsick, Matt Putnam, Elyse O'Connor, Mike Higgins, and Bridgewater's own, MBB, a chain saw sculpture demonstration by Jesse "The Machine" Green, poetry slam tent and events for all ages! In addition, there will be a community bake sale as part of the Share Our Strength/Great American Bake Sale. bridgewater4th.com.


The 4th of July at Buffumville Lake, Charlton. Nice lake beach, grills and trails. $1 per adult. 508-248-5697 or nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/bvl/bvlevent.htm.

FREE July 4th Band Concert and Picnic in the Park.Emerson Field, Stowe St., Concord. 3 p.m.An exciting concert of patriotic music. Families are encouraged to come earlier, to enjoy the many, free activities happening in the park that afternoon.
978-897-9969, concordband.org

Duxbury 4th of July. Breakfast, road race and parade. duxbury4thofjuly.com.

Fourth of July Parade, Barbecue and Fireworks. Old Whaling Church Lawn, Edgartown. BBQ time: 4 – 8 p .m.  Bring the family, spread out your blanket and relax and enjoy a great meal while waiting for the parade to start.  Free marching band concerts in the Old Whaling Church before and after the parade. Food is sold and served a la carte and tickets are not needed to attend.  It's a great place to have a casual dinner after the parade and before the fireworks. 508-939-0199 or edgartownboardoftrade.com.

Falmouth Bike and Carriage Parade and Fireworks. Main St. 10 a.m. Rain Date: July 5. Fireworks at Falmouth Heights Beach, 8:45 p.m.
508-566-9884. falmouthchamber.com.

Fourth of July Parade. Downtown Fitchburg. 1 p.m. Bands, fire trucks, antique cars and more. Follow the parade route on Main Street. ci.fitchburg.ma.us.


Greater New Bedford Summerfest. See July 3rd listing for details.

Spectacular Fireworks at Hampton Beach. NH. hamptonbeach.org.


Independence Day Parade. Hingham. Dedicated to the town’s 375th anniversary. Enjoy the annual Vintage Classic Baseball Game featuring the Coopers and the Derbys. 781-749-1312, hingham-ma.gov.

Manchester By the Sea Independence Day Parade. 9:30 a.m. capeannvacations.com.

Millbury Fireworks. Windle Field, Millbury. 9:45 p.m. millbury-ma.org/public_documents/fourth. Rain Date: July 5.

Children's Events and Fireworks. Needham. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.needhamexchangeclub.org.

An American Celebration! Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Noon – 5 p.m. A children’s bike and wagon parade, traditional games and crafts, historic garden tours, live music, living history, hands-on activities, and food and fun for all. Kids free. Active military and their families, free. Parking on-site; free. 603-433-1100. strawberybanke.org.

Plymouth's Fourth of July Festivities. Parade, 9:30 a.m.; waterfront concert, 7 p.m.; fireworks, 9:15 p.m. Parade route begins at Cordage Park Marketplace on Court Street in North Plymouth and winds its way down Court Street through downtown Plymouth and Main Street, continuing onto Main St. Ext and, turning left onto Water Street to the reviewing stand next to the Plymouth Rock. The Legion Bud Band starts at 7 p.m. and ends just before the fireworks begin, with the playing of the 1812 Overture. 508-747-7174, July4Plymouth.com
Provincetown Parade and Fireworks. Parade starts at 11am, Fireworks at dusk ptownchamber.com.

Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Pepperell. town.pepperell.ma.us. 

Celebrations in Rockport. Rockport Firemen's Parade, 6 p.m.; Rockport Legion Band Concert on Back Beach, 8:30 p.m.; Rockport Bonfire on Back Beach, 9 p.m. capeannvacations.com.

Fourth of July Spectacular. Salisbury Beach. Beachfront concert and more festivities. beachfests.org.

Salem Celebrates the 4th. Fireworks at dusk. salem-chamber.org.

FREE Try Our Pool Free Day at Benjamin Hill Park, 93 Benjamin Rd., Shirley. 1 – 7 p.m. Celebrate the Fourth with a free day of swimming in the Olympic-size pool. 978-425-9536. 

Star Spangled Springfield. Court Square, Springfield. 7:30 p.m. on the steps of City Hall. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. from the Memorial Bridge with musical simulcast Mix 93.1, live musical entertainment and food. 413-733-3800, spiritofspringfield.org.

An 1830s Independence Day Celebration. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. 6 – 10 p.m. Bring a picnic or plan on supper at one of the food service outlets. Fireworks follow at dusk over the countryside. Tickets go on sale, June 1. osv.org.

The Wakefield Independence Parade. Wakefield. 3 p.m. julyparade.org.

Happy Birthday USA Family Day. The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 235 Wellesley St., Weston. Noon - 4 p.m. Games, prizes and arts and crafts activities using postage stamps.  Free stamps, tips about starting a collection and refreshments. A $8, Sr/St $5, under 16 free. 781-768-8367, spellman.org.

Family Picnic on the Common and Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Westminster. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your family and a picnic lunch to enjoy on the common on Academy Hill and listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776.  westminster-ma.gov.


Monday, July 5th
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, chelmsfordparade.com.


Lowell Fireworks. Vandenburg Esplanade, Dusk.

Natick 4th Celebration. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at St. Paul's, 7 a.m. - Noon. Flea Market on the Common, 8 a.m. - 3 p .m. The 55th Annual Parade starts at the 9/27 Plaza and travels down Route 27 to Route 135 in Natick Center, 9 a.m. Concert on the Common with The Boston Soul Revue, 7 p.m. natick4th.org.

Needham 4th of July Children's Parade. 8:30 a.m. needhamexchangeclub.org.

America's Hometown 4th of July Celebration. South and North Streets., Pittsfield. 10 a.m. The 2010 “We the People” 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, pittsfieldparade.com.

Wednesday, July 7
Groton Fireworks. Town Field (behind the library), 6 p.m. 978-448-1100. Rain Date: July 8.

Red, White and Blue Patriotic Concert. Fruitlands Museum, Harvard. 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Admission is per carload: $10NM. Rain date: Thurs., July 8. fruitlands.org.

Saturday, July 10
Fireworks. Clinton Middle School. Rain Date: July 11th.

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