The last day of school is approaching. We asked our readers how they celebrate the occasion and have compiled a list of ideas below.
I always felt that the day was bittersweet, such a relief to be free from the schedule and to pursue other interests but also kind of sad that things were changing.
Please feel free to comment if you have an idea to share or a memory from your childhood.
Thanks, Carrie Wattu, editor
go out for ice cream is the top choice!
take photos with their teacher
give the teacher a thank you card, flowers, a gift...
have a sleep-over
go out for lunch
park the car and walk or ride to school (take the dog too!)
go out for breakfast
have a movie night with no pressure to get to bed early!
make a list of things you'd like to do over the summer
pick out a prize for a great report card
buy some scrapbooking supplies or organizers to commemorate the year's work
leisurely choose books from the library or buy summer reading at the book store
paint your toenails
take a moment to reflect on the past year and discuss what your child feels the next year will be like...and how you can read of it
plan a vacation!
just invite friends over and hang out with no agenda whatsoever
visit with a grandparent or relative, someone you've been missing due to the busy
school-year schedule
hop in the car and just go somewhere FUN!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Opportunity to Participate in Historic Cancer Study
American Cancer Society Research Study
Looks to Massachusetts for Participants
(Weston, MA) – The American Cancer Society is looking to Massachusetts residents to play a direct role in improving the lives of future generations by participating in an historic study. The Society will be enrolling volunteers for its Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) at five Relay For Life locations across the state. Participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65, must never have been diagnosed with cancer, and must be willing to make a long-term commitment to the study. They will be asked to complete a brief written survey, provide a waist measurement, and give a small blood sample at the enrollment site. After that, follow-up surveys will be sent to participants’ homes on a regular basis over the next few decades to update health behavior information. Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from a series of American Cancer Society studies that began in the 1950s and involved hundreds of thousands of volunteer participants. For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3, visit www.cancer.org/cps3, email cps3@cancer org, or call toll-free 1-888-604-5888.
Looks to Massachusetts for Participants
(Weston, MA) – The American Cancer Society is looking to Massachusetts residents to play a direct role in improving the lives of future generations by participating in an historic study. The Society will be enrolling volunteers for its Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) at five Relay For Life locations across the state. Participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65, must never have been diagnosed with cancer, and must be willing to make a long-term commitment to the study. They will be asked to complete a brief written survey, provide a waist measurement, and give a small blood sample at the enrollment site. After that, follow-up surveys will be sent to participants’ homes on a regular basis over the next few decades to update health behavior information. Researchers will use the data from CPS-3 to build on evidence from a series of American Cancer Society studies that began in the 1950s and involved hundreds of thousands of volunteer participants. For more information or to learn how to become involved with CPS-3, visit www.cancer.org/cps3, email cps3@cancer org, or call toll-free 1-888-604-5888.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Looking for the next baystateparent intern!
Hi Everyone,
baystateparent is looking for an unpaid intern for the summer of 2010 and fall of 2010 (or one person to do both). If you are an ambitious creative type who wants experience, I can't help but think this is the dream job with lots of opportunity to give input and help shape an award-winning publication. Please spread the word!
Carrie Wattu, editor
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
baystateparent, an award-winning parenting magazine in Massachusetts, is looking for an intern to work on editorial projects
from his/her home computer and to work in our office one day per week (this is flexible), 6 to 10 hours a week.
We are looking for a detailed-oriented person to edit copy (must
have excellent proofreading skills), write copy (ads, headlines, cutlines, stories), research family events (search online venues as well
as make calls to get events in our calendar), mail out prizes and correspond with readers, mail out copies of baystateparent,
enter reader emails into a database, send out eblasts, update blog and Facebook page, work on special projects as they come up
and many more editorial and clerical duties as they relate to publishing.
The intern must use his or her own computer, be available to travel to our Millbury office once a week (flexible), have creative
ideas and superior people skills. This person must take initiative, work well independently and be enthusiastic about working in
a competitive, dynamic and busy magazine.
To apply: Please email a cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for baystateparent and what you would like to learn and experience at
our publication. Tell us personal information about yourself as well so that we can get to know you to see if you are a good fit for our creative team.
Emails can be sent to: editor@baystateparent.com. Please attach two writing samples and a resume.
baystateparent is part of the Holden Landmark Corporation whose sister publications include Worcester Mag, The Holden Landmark, The Leominster Champ, Fitchburg Pride, Millbury Sutton Chronicle and the Community Journal. For more information, visit baystateparent.com and check out our facebook page (search "baystateparent
Magazine").
baystateparent is looking for an unpaid intern for the summer of 2010 and fall of 2010 (or one person to do both). If you are an ambitious creative type who wants experience, I can't help but think this is the dream job with lots of opportunity to give input and help shape an award-winning publication. Please spread the word!
Carrie Wattu, editor
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
baystateparent, an award-winning parenting magazine in Massachusetts, is looking for an intern to work on editorial projects
from his/her home computer and to work in our office one day per week (this is flexible), 6 to 10 hours a week.
We are looking for a detailed-oriented person to edit copy (must
have excellent proofreading skills), write copy (ads, headlines, cutlines, stories), research family events (search online venues as well
as make calls to get events in our calendar), mail out prizes and correspond with readers, mail out copies of baystateparent,
enter reader emails into a database, send out eblasts, update blog and Facebook page, work on special projects as they come up
and many more editorial and clerical duties as they relate to publishing.
The intern must use his or her own computer, be available to travel to our Millbury office once a week (flexible), have creative
ideas and superior people skills. This person must take initiative, work well independently and be enthusiastic about working in
a competitive, dynamic and busy magazine.
To apply: Please email a cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for baystateparent and what you would like to learn and experience at
our publication. Tell us personal information about yourself as well so that we can get to know you to see if you are a good fit for our creative team.
Emails can be sent to: editor@baystateparent.com. Please attach two writing samples and a resume.
baystateparent is part of the Holden Landmark Corporation whose sister publications include Worcester Mag, The Holden Landmark, The Leominster Champ, Fitchburg Pride, Millbury Sutton Chronicle and the Community Journal. For more information, visit baystateparent.com and check out our facebook page (search "baystateparent
Magazine").
Looking for the Next baystateparent Intern!
baystateparent is looking for an unpaid intern for the summer of 2010 and fall of 2010 (or one person to do both).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
baystateparent, an award-winning parenting magazine in Massachusetts, is looking for an intern to work on editorial projects
from his/her home computer and to work in our office one day per week (this is flexible), 6 to 10 hours a week.
We are looking for a detailed-oriented person to edit copy (must
have excellent proofreading skills), write copy (ads, headlines, cutlines, stories), research family events (search online venues as well
as make calls to get events in our calendar), mail out prizes and correspond with readers, mail out copies of baystateparent,
enter reader emails into a database, send out eblasts, update blog and Facebook page, work on special projects as they come up
and many more editorial and clerical duties as they relate to publishing.
The intern must use his or her own computer, be available to travel to our Millbury office once a week (flexible), have creative
ideas and superior people skills. This person must take initiative, work well independently and be enthusiastic about working in
a competitive, dynamic and busy magazine.
To apply: Please email a cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for baystateparent and what you would like to learn and experience at
our publication.. Tell us personal information about yourself as well so that we can get to know you to see if you are a good fit for our creative team.
Emails can be sent to: editor@baystateparent.com. Please attach two writing samples and a resume.
baystateparent is part of the Holden Landmark Corporation whose sister publications include Worcester Mag, The Holden Landmark, The Leominster Champ, Fitchburg Pride, Millbury Sutton Chronicle and the Community Journal. For more information, visit baystateparent.com and check out our facebook page (search "baystateparent
Magazine").
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
baystateparent, an award-winning parenting magazine in Massachusetts, is looking for an intern to work on editorial projects
from his/her home computer and to work in our office one day per week (this is flexible), 6 to 10 hours a week.
We are looking for a detailed-oriented person to edit copy (must
have excellent proofreading skills), write copy (ads, headlines, cutlines, stories), research family events (search online venues as well
as make calls to get events in our calendar), mail out prizes and correspond with readers, mail out copies of baystateparent,
enter reader emails into a database, send out eblasts, update blog and Facebook page, work on special projects as they come up
and many more editorial and clerical duties as they relate to publishing.
The intern must use his or her own computer, be available to travel to our Millbury office once a week (flexible), have creative
ideas and superior people skills. This person must take initiative, work well independently and be enthusiastic about working in
a competitive, dynamic and busy magazine.
To apply: Please email a cover letter stating why you would be a good fit for baystateparent and what you would like to learn and experience at
our publication.. Tell us personal information about yourself as well so that we can get to know you to see if you are a good fit for our creative team.
Emails can be sent to: editor@baystateparent.com. Please attach two writing samples and a resume.
baystateparent is part of the Holden Landmark Corporation whose sister publications include Worcester Mag, The Holden Landmark, The Leominster Champ, Fitchburg Pride, Millbury Sutton Chronicle and the Community Journal. For more information, visit baystateparent.com and check out our facebook page (search "baystateparent
Magazine").
April Winners
Meet some of bsp's recent winners, and check out our frequent giveaways at baystateparent.com as well as updates on Facebook (We are 875 and growing strong on Facebook. Join us!).
Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel DVDs: Victoria Collins, Marlborough; Jen Braley, Sterling; Maryann DeCell, Worcester
Aveeno Baby products: Angelica Galindez, Worcester
Target's Rescue Me! Stuffed animal: Renee Sullivan, Auburn
Mud Gloves Mother/Child Garden Glove Set: Sarah Clark, Franklin
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Fairs, Fishing, Sales and Pancakes the Weekend of May 14 - 16
TGIF. Here are some quality happenings that are not in our print calendar. Enjoy!
Mayfair 2010 - Worcester
May 14, 2010 to May 16, 2010
The Worcester Center for Crafts presents this annual showcase of artisan crafts, live music, demonstrations, local food, and more. Location: 25 Sagamore Road. Time: Friday, 2 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: adults, $7; children under 12, free. Information: 508-753-8183 or visit www.worcestercraftcenter.org.
Get Dirty at Farm Work Day in Barre
Organic Farmers Invite Hands On Participation to Kick off Growing Season
Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. - Noon
Long-time organic farmers Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge of Many Hands Organic Farm (MHOF), located at 411 Sheldon Rd, in Barre, MA invite the public to see how its done at the first annual Farm Work Day, Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9AM to 12 noon. A potluck lunch will follow. The event is open to the public; young children must be supervised.
MoCo Consignment Sale
Sat., May 15
The Three Rivers Building, Route 140 West Boylston
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Come fill your kids' closets with inexpensive spring and summer clothes, great gear and toys! Next-to-new items. Baby, toddler, preschoolers. Maternity. Gear. Come check it out, bring friends, you'll be so glad you did. There's also a raffle for a brand-new Bugaboo Stroller! Cash preferred but MasterCard and Visa accepted. RSVPs appreciated but not required. All sales final. www.mothersandcompany.com
**baystateparent recommends you stop by MoCo's sale with the kids as there is PLENTY to do around the area before or after the sale. Grab an ice cream at Meola's on Route 12, walk or bike the Rail Trail on Route 140 and throw rocks in the river or play at Pride Park (Route 140) playground (there are picnic tables there if you want to have a picnic). You can also buy penny candy at a cute penny candy store on Route 140 right near MoCo: Parker's.
Youth Fishing Derby
Sat., May 15
9 a.m. to Noon
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Mirror Lake, Devens
Prizes for the ‘biggest fish’ will be awarded in the
following age groups:
Group 1: 6 and under
Group 2: 7 to 10 years
Group 3: 11 to 15 years
Special prize drawing for all participants!
For more information or to register,
contact Devens Recreation
at 978.772.8875 or visit devenscommunity.com.
Greater Worcester Mother's of Twins Club Sale
Saturday, May 15th
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge St., Auburn
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Worcester MOTC will be selling baby and children's items, clothing, gear, etc. They will also be selling household items. Baked goods will be available for sale to benefit the Greater Worcester Mother's of Twins Club. You don't have to have twins to come, All are invited.
Weather permitting. www.worcester-motc.com
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World's Largest Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 15, 2010
8AM to 11AM on Main Street, Springfield
To complete the menu for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast will be 70 gallons of syrup from Friendly Restaurants, 400 pounds of bacon from Carando Classic Italian, 40 pounds of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Coffee, hundreds of gallons of milk, juice and cream from H. P. Hood, and 170 pounds of butter from Agrimark/Cabot Creamery.
The feast of flapjacks will be served by a small army of volunteers and will be complimented by dancers, displays, clowns, costumed characters and more. The atmosphere is friendly and family oriented, and has been a Springfield tradition since 1986 when the City of Springfield celebrated its 350th birthday. Over the past 24 years, it is estimated to have served more than one million helpings.
Breakfast tickets are $1.00 for children, $3.00 for adults and free to area students with a complimentary ticket distributed through local school systems and active military with valid identification.
For more information about the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, visit www.spiritofspringfield.org or call the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800.
North Grafton Elementary Fun Fair
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the fun on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00-3:00, Rain or Shine! The Fun Fair is the largest annual fundraising event for the NGES PTG. Join us for all new kids crafts and games, Magic Show featuring Flippo the Clown, and a gently used Book Sale! Plus, all your familiar favorite activities will be there including; Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Hair Spraying, Tattoos, Speed Pitch, Pony Rides, Cake Walk, Obstacle Course, Inflatable Slide and Jumper! Our Raffle & Silent Auction has well over 100 items, some of which include; Boston Red Sox Tickets, Celtics Tickets, Disney Park Hoppers, 2 Flight Vouchers from Direct Air, Authentic Autographed Bruins Jersey, Shrewsbury Racquet Club, YMCA, Pleasant Valley Country Club, Highfields and many more! Please join us for a great day and support a worthy cause! NGES is located at 46 Waterville St. (RTE. 30). For more information please go to www.NGES-PTG.org
stART on the Street - Worcester
May 16, 2010
Celebrate the end of winter with over 125 artists and crafters from all over New England, live music, children’s activities, and delicious local food. Location: North Main Street. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: free. Information: visit www.myspace.com/startonthestreet.
Mayfair 2010 - Worcester
May 14, 2010 to May 16, 2010
The Worcester Center for Crafts presents this annual showcase of artisan crafts, live music, demonstrations, local food, and more. Location: 25 Sagamore Road. Time: Friday, 2 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: adults, $7; children under 12, free. Information: 508-753-8183 or visit www.worcestercraftcenter.org.
Spring Spectacular
Natick Community Organic Farm
Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p .m.
117 Eliot St.,Natick. Old-fashioned family fun & learning fair and organic seedling sale. Featuring games, demos, great food, nonprofit & vendor fair, hayride, crafts, live music by many talented local performers. A$10, C$3.508-655-2204, www.natickfarm.org. Save $1 off admission by walking, biking, or taking public transportation to this event
Get Dirty at Farm Work Day in Barre
Organic Farmers Invite Hands On Participation to Kick off Growing Season
Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m. - Noon
Long-time organic farmers Julie Rawson and Jack Kittredge of Many Hands Organic Farm (MHOF), located at 411 Sheldon Rd, in Barre, MA invite the public to see how its done at the first annual Farm Work Day, Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9AM to 12 noon. A potluck lunch will follow. The event is open to the public; young children must be supervised.
“The public is welcome to join us on the farm for 3 hours of fun and work in the field,” confirmed Julie Rawson, farmer, Many Hands Organic Farm. “If you always wanted to find out what goes on behind the scenes at our CSA, or if you would like to learn more about how to raise your own food, this work day is for you. Children are welcome if supervised.”
Beginning at 9AM, participants will see firsthand what is involved in growing and harvesting fresh, certified, organic vegetables and fruit, eggs and meat. Working side by side with the MHOF farmers, adults and children will learn and go home with increased knowledge about and appreciation for growing food. A potluck lunch will follow at 12 noon; participants are asked to bring a dish to share.
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
Historically, CSA (brought to this country in the mid-80’s) was established to more directly connect farmers and consumers; get money up front to farmers when they really need it; get consumers the freshest possible produce; and take a little bit of the risk out of farming with a guaranteed market. The farmers at MHOF have been running a CSA since 1992 on the farm.
For more information, call (978) 355-2853, email farm@mhof.net, or visit www.mhof.net and the farm's Facebook page.
MoCo Consignment Sale
Sat., May 15
The Three Rivers Building, Route 140 West Boylston
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Come fill your kids' closets with inexpensive spring and summer clothes, great gear and toys! Next-to-new items. Baby, toddler, preschoolers. Maternity. Gear. Come check it out, bring friends, you'll be so glad you did. There's also a raffle for a brand-new Bugaboo Stroller! Cash preferred but MasterCard and Visa accepted. RSVPs appreciated but not required. All sales final. www.mothersandcompany.com
**baystateparent recommends you stop by MoCo's sale with the kids as there is PLENTY to do around the area before or after the sale. Grab an ice cream at Meola's on Route 12, walk or bike the Rail Trail on Route 140 and throw rocks in the river or play at Pride Park (Route 140) playground (there are picnic tables there if you want to have a picnic). You can also buy penny candy at a cute penny candy store on Route 140 right near MoCo: Parker's.
Youth Fishing Derby
Sat., May 15
9 a.m. to Noon
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.
Mirror Lake, Devens
Prizes for the ‘biggest fish’ will be awarded in the
following age groups:
Group 1: 6 and under
Group 2: 7 to 10 years
Group 3: 11 to 15 years
Special prize drawing for all participants!
For more information or to register,
contact Devens Recreation
at 978.772.8875 or visit devenscommunity.com.
Greater Worcester Mother's of Twins Club Sale
Saturday, May 15th
Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge St., Auburn
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Worcester MOTC will be selling baby and children's items, clothing, gear, etc. They will also be selling household items. Baked goods will be available for sale to benefit the Greater Worcester Mother's of Twins Club. You don't have to have twins to come, All are invited.
Weather permitting. www.worcester-motc.com
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World's Largest Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 15, 2010
8AM to 11AM on Main Street, Springfield
To complete the menu for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast will be 70 gallons of syrup from Friendly Restaurants, 400 pounds of bacon from Carando Classic Italian, 40 pounds of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Coffee, hundreds of gallons of milk, juice and cream from H. P. Hood, and 170 pounds of butter from Agrimark/Cabot Creamery.
The feast of flapjacks will be served by a small army of volunteers and will be complimented by dancers, displays, clowns, costumed characters and more. The atmosphere is friendly and family oriented, and has been a Springfield tradition since 1986 when the City of Springfield celebrated its 350th birthday. Over the past 24 years, it is estimated to have served more than one million helpings.
Breakfast tickets are $1.00 for children, $3.00 for adults and free to area students with a complimentary ticket distributed through local school systems and active military with valid identification.
For more information about the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, visit www.spiritofspringfield.org or call the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800.
North Grafton Elementary Fun Fair
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Times: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join the fun on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00-3:00, Rain or Shine! The Fun Fair is the largest annual fundraising event for the NGES PTG. Join us for all new kids crafts and games, Magic Show featuring Flippo the Clown, and a gently used Book Sale! Plus, all your familiar favorite activities will be there including; Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Hair Spraying, Tattoos, Speed Pitch, Pony Rides, Cake Walk, Obstacle Course, Inflatable Slide and Jumper! Our Raffle & Silent Auction has well over 100 items, some of which include; Boston Red Sox Tickets, Celtics Tickets, Disney Park Hoppers, 2 Flight Vouchers from Direct Air, Authentic Autographed Bruins Jersey, Shrewsbury Racquet Club, YMCA, Pleasant Valley Country Club, Highfields and many more! Please join us for a great day and support a worthy cause! NGES is located at 46 Waterville St. (RTE. 30). For more information please go to www.NGES-PTG.org
stART on the Street - Worcester
May 16, 2010
Celebrate the end of winter with over 125 artists and crafters from all over New England, live music, children’s activities, and delicious local food. Location: North Main Street. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: free. Information: visit www.myspace.com/startonthestreet.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Earth Bash at Southwick's Zoo: Mendon!
Cocktails at the zoo...who knew?! Do something different on a summer Friday night. You can go to a restaurant anytime...go to the zoo!
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Benefit Earth Bash
Southwick's Zoo and Earth Limited located at Southwick's Zoo
7 - 11pm
The Zoo is your playground for the evening, with live music, great food, beer, wine and cocktail cash bar, silent and live auction items, including a 6 day 6 night African Safari.
$35 per peron, $50 for two (Couple)
800-258-9182, ext 209
www.southwickszoo.com
The bash benefits Earth Limited, a grassroots, non-profit educational organization located at the zoo. The organization provides environmental and conservation education with an emphasis on animal ecology endangered species and threatened habitats. Earth Limited staff also travel throughout the area, accompanied by live animals in the ZooMobile to teach people about the importance of animal ecology and wild life conservation.
The bash helps to support many ecological efforts including Whale Shark research, The Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center in Costa Rica, Sloth Rehabilitation Center, Great Green Macaw Project, Interns at the Earth Discovery Center, eco-travel and more. Plans are underway for a new learning center and after-school program.
To purchase tickets, visit www.southwickszoo.com. or call 1-800-259-9182 ext 209
Favorite Spaces Design Show
If you didn't get your fix on girlie fun over Mother's Day weekend, you might want to go to the North Shore in the coming days and check out this design show...
Inspiring!
Carrie Wattu, editor
Inspiring!
Carrie Wattu, editor
2010 North Shore Design Show: Favorite Spaces to benefit Wenham Museum
Saturday, May 15 through Saturday, May 22, 2010 10am-4pm.
Tickets: In advance: Members $12, Nonmembers $15
At the door: $20
Price includes free lectures. (Some lectures are at an additional cost)
North Shore Design Show Honorary Chair, Kevin O’Connor, host of PBS’s This Old House and Ask This Old House invites you to be inspired by fabulous interior design vignettes and decorating tips from the region’s finest interior designers, inspired by the mission of the Wenham Museum, celebrating life at home on Boston’s North Shore. See a showcase of one-of-a-kind vignettes from a contemporary living room incorporating sustainable design to a soignée lady’s dressing room reminiscent of the 19th century to a game room of a 20th century female athlete. Fabulous interior design, expert lectures, and special programs will be held throughout the event. For more information and to view a calendar of designer events, visit http://www.wenhammuseum.org/special_events.html
Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, MA 978-46-2377, www.wenhammuseum.org
Proceeds from this event directly benefit Wenham Museum’s educational programs and exhibitions educating over 35,000 visitors and 4,500 school children annually. Wenham Museum is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization.Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Make Washcloth "Cupcakes" for Baby!
When we saw the washcloth-cupcakes that Staci LaTurno, baystateparent’s account executive, made for her friend’s baby gift, we had to pass it along. You don’t even need to get your Martha Stewart on with this one (but it will look like you did) because if you can roll, you can make a gourmet gift fitting for such a special birthday.
Washcloth cupcakes are inexpensive and easy to create:
- Simply take a 12-cup plastic cupcake container (Staci picked hers up at a local grocery store for only $0.50) and fill it with colorful cupcake liners (they already come in baby colors).
- Roll the 12 individual washcloths and place in the lined cupcake container.
- Now add some finishing touches to dress up the “cupcakes” (Staci used scrapbooking bows, but hair clips and ribbons could be used for a little girl).
- For extra detail, add baby socks inside of each “cupcake” or include a gift card.
- Finally wrap it all up with a pretty bow, and it’s good to go!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Mother's Day Weekend Events
What's everyone doing for Mother's Day? Here are some events that may influence how you plan your weekend.
Happy Mother's Day to you all!
Carrie
Thursday, May 6
FREE Mom's Nite Out at the Auburn Mall. 4 – 8 p.m. Includes fashion, beauty tips, spa services, health and wellness, fitness and nutrition, financial advisers, home design, raffles, gift bags and wine and beer. Come enjoy a night out with the girls and walk inside the mall with a glass of wine and check out all of the vendors specifically chosen with the ladies of the house in mind. momsniteout.org.
FREE Mom's Nite Out at Atrium Mall. 300 Boylston St.,
Chestnut Hill. 4 – 8 p.m. Cocktails, “mocktails,” and more – oh my! The evening will include retailer fashion shows, beauty and spa tips from Grettacole Day Spa, health and wellness, fitness, nutrition, home design, financial advice and more. Wendy DeFeudis of “Very Wendy Designs” will be doing live fashion sketches of you and your friends! Swag bags and raffle prizes will also be given away. Don’t miss your excuse for a “Mom's Nite Out” with the girls, just in time for Mother’s Day! 617-527-1475, simon.com
FREE Mom's Nite Out at the Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough. 4 – 8 p.m. This nationwide event, billed as the “Ultimate Celebration of Motherhood,” is an evening of free pampering, fun and giveaways for moms and moms-to-be. The evening will include elements of fashion, beauty, spa, health and wellness, fitness, nutrition, home design, financial advice and more. Swag prizes and raffle prizes will be given away. momsniteout.org.
Friday, May 7
FREE Admission for Moms. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. 978-456-3924 x242, fruitlands.org. Also May 8 & 9.
Saturday, May 8
Celebrate Mothers at The Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. Drop-in 10 a.m. – Noon. Come celebrate Mother’s Day and the month of May by making a special May Day basket and card for mom. At Children's Discovery. Free with admission.
$10.50 to both museums. 978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org. Also May 9.
FREE A Tribute to Mothers. Rose Fitzgerald Greenways Conservancy at the Wharf District Parks, Boston. 11 a.m. - 3 p .m. Features a performance by the Boston Ballet Orchestra with conductor Jonathan McPhee as well as pampering for mothers and activities for children. rosekennedygreenway.org.
FREE Garden Admission for Moms. Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org. Also May 9.
FREE Mother's Day Stories and Craft. The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 11 a.m. thecoop.com.
Mother's Day Craft Gathering. Hands On 4 Kidz, 44 Main St., Gardner. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Moms, aunts, grammies and other significant adults, bring your girls for a fun time! Create a wall hanging, paint a picture frame or design a tote bag, together! This is a walk - in event! Projects for this event are $8 to complete. 978-632-2815, handson4kidz.com/happenings
FREE Motherless Daughter Day Breakfast. First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury. 10 a.m. A program for women who have lost their mothers to honor and remember their mothers. Feel free to bring a photo or other remembrance to share. A light breakfast will be served. 508-845-6070.
FREE Admission for Moms. Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester. All Things Maternal tour, 11 a.m. Take a guided tour of paintings that feature mothers in various cultures and eras. Family photo opp, 2 Р4 p.m.Get a special commemorative photo posing by a work of art in WAM's European Gallery. $25 includes fee and electronic image emailed to your home. Appointments are limited and payment is due at registration. To register, call 508- 793-433 WAM's gift to all moms is free admission on Mother's Day weekend. Come with or without the kids. Either way, mom's admission is free (and so are the kids, 17 & under!). On Sat., May 8, the Museum Caf̩ is open 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. worcesterart.org. Also May 9th.
Sunday, May 9
Celebrate Mothers at The Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. Drop-in 10 a.m. – Noon. Come celebrate Mother’s Day and the month of May by making a special May Day basket and card for mom. At Children's Discovery. Free with admission.
$10.50 to both museums. 978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org.
Boating with Mom. Opening Day on Spectacle and Georges Islands, Boston. Jump on a boat from Boston, Hingham or Quincy and head out to the islands. Join a park ranger on a guided tour and explore the park on your own. Don’t forget your park passport! bostonharborislands.com
FREE Lilac Sunday. The Arnold Arobretum at Harvard University, Boston. 10 a.m. - 4 p .m. Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Tours of the lilacs, dance performances, picnicking (allowed on this special day only) and family activities make for a memorable day. Meet author Meg Muckenhoupt, who will sign copies of her new book, Boston's Gardens & Green Spaces, and talk about the verdant world found therein (2 – 4 p.m.). Be a part of this beloved Boston tradition! Rain or shine. 617-524-1718, arboretum.harvard.edu
Duckling Day Parade. Boston Common, Noon. Preregistration begins at 10 a.m. on at the base of the Shaw Memorial, just below the State House. Based on the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, children and their families will retrace the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, children relive the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard dressed as one of their favorite characters from the book. $25 donation per family.This donation includes snacks, entertainment, and a toy for each child. Ride a swan boat: swanboats.com. friendsofthepublicgarden.org.
Mother’s Day Tea Party with Boston Baby and The Little Mermaid. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 Riverway, Boston. Join author Kim Foley MacKinnon and the Wheelock Family Theatre for a special pre-show tea party. Families are welcome to come for tea-time treats, arts & crafts (courtesy of ArtBeat in Arlington) and a book signing with Kim Foley MacKinnon, local mom and author of the hip guide for urban and suburban parents, Boston Baby: A Field Guide for Urban Parents. The party starts at 2 p.m., before the curtain rises for a 3 p.m. performance of The Little Mermaid. wheelock.edu.
FREE Garden Admission for Moms. Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org.
Tiara Classic 5K Mother's Day Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Oxford Creamery, 98 County Rd., Mattapoisett. 9 a.m. A race day for the whole family in support of the Women's Fund of southeastern MA where registrants may walk in memory of or honor of a special woman in their lives. Kids' run $5, A $30. 508-717-0283. cfsema.org/womensfund.
Moms FREE at Southwick's Zoo, Mendon. 800-258-9182, southwickszoo.com.
Memories with Mom. American Girl. Natick Collection. 4:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, plus a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your special day. This event features dining in the Celebration Room, posing for a commemorative photo and creating a memory booklet.For girls 8 and up. $30 PP (gratuity not included). Reservations required. 877-247-5223, americangirl.com
Show Mom a Wild Time! Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. 10 – 11:30 a .m. and 1 – 2:30 p.m. Brunch in the Picnic Pavilion, spa experience, reduced rate for moms, zoo admission for the entire day. Moms: $19.95, Dads, $29.95, C (3 – 12) $19.95, Toddler (0 – 2) $5.95. Pre-register: 401-785-3510 x 343 or 401-941-4998. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.
Happy Mother’s Day! Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence, RI. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free admission all day for moms and grandmoms! Children ages 3 - 11 craft beautiful cards from Noon - 2 p.m. $7.50 PP, under 1, FREE. 401-273-KIDS, childrensmuseum.org
FREE Admission for Moms. Davis' Farmland and Davis' Megamaze, 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling. Free chair massage for moms and gift-making. Events from 11 a.m. - 3 p .m. For admission costs, visit davisfarmland.com.
Mother's Day at Old Sturbridge Village. Sturbridge.
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moms get in free on Mother’s Day, and Old Sturbridge Village offers a 19th-century perspective on motherhood and child rearing. Heirloom bulbs are in bloom in Village gardens and visitors can meet the baby animals at the farm. Mother’s Day brunch is served at the museum’s Oliver Wight Tavern.
A$20, C $7, under 3 – free. 1-800-SEE-1830, osv.org.
16th Annual Mother's Day Six Hour Walk/Run. Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield 9 a.m. Fundraiser for breast cancer. $20 entry fee. Event is run on a three-mile loop of trails. 978-887-5921.
Mother's Day Tea & Tour. Rose Garden and tea at the Carillon Tower at Stanley Park, Westfield. 2 – 4 p.m. Bring mom to the park, enjoy tea and crumpets, listen to the bells, tour the park and come inside the Carillon Tower which will be opened after decades of locked doors. The spectacular bronze doors of the tower have been restored and each panel tells a story. stanleypark.org.
Free Admission for Moms. Worcester Art Museum, Worcester. See May 8th listing for details.
Happy Mother's Day to you all!
Carrie
Thursday, May 6
FREE Mom's Nite Out at the Auburn Mall. 4 – 8 p.m. Includes fashion, beauty tips, spa services, health and wellness, fitness and nutrition, financial advisers, home design, raffles, gift bags and wine and beer. Come enjoy a night out with the girls and walk inside the mall with a glass of wine and check out all of the vendors specifically chosen with the ladies of the house in mind. momsniteout.org.
FREE Mom's Nite Out at Atrium Mall. 300 Boylston St.,
Chestnut Hill. 4 – 8 p.m. Cocktails, “mocktails,” and more – oh my! The evening will include retailer fashion shows, beauty and spa tips from Grettacole Day Spa, health and wellness, fitness, nutrition, home design, financial advice and more. Wendy DeFeudis of “Very Wendy Designs” will be doing live fashion sketches of you and your friends! Swag bags and raffle prizes will also be given away. Don’t miss your excuse for a “Mom's Nite Out” with the girls, just in time for Mother’s Day! 617-527-1475, simon.com
FREE Mom's Nite Out at the Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough. 4 – 8 p.m. This nationwide event, billed as the “Ultimate Celebration of Motherhood,” is an evening of free pampering, fun and giveaways for moms and moms-to-be. The evening will include elements of fashion, beauty, spa, health and wellness, fitness, nutrition, home design, financial advice and more. Swag prizes and raffle prizes will be given away. momsniteout.org.
Friday, May 7
FREE Admission for Moms. Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. 978-456-3924 x242, fruitlands.org. Also May 8 & 9.
Saturday, May 8
Celebrate Mothers at The Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. Drop-in 10 a.m. – Noon. Come celebrate Mother’s Day and the month of May by making a special May Day basket and card for mom. At Children's Discovery. Free with admission.
$10.50 to both museums. 978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org. Also May 9.
FREE A Tribute to Mothers. Rose Fitzgerald Greenways Conservancy at the Wharf District Parks, Boston. 11 a.m. - 3 p .m. Features a performance by the Boston Ballet Orchestra with conductor Jonathan McPhee as well as pampering for mothers and activities for children. rosekennedygreenway.org.
FREE Garden Admission for Moms. Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org. Also May 9.
FREE Mother's Day Stories and Craft. The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 11 a.m. thecoop.com.
Mother's Day Craft Gathering. Hands On 4 Kidz, 44 Main St., Gardner. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Moms, aunts, grammies and other significant adults, bring your girls for a fun time! Create a wall hanging, paint a picture frame or design a tote bag, together! This is a walk - in event! Projects for this event are $8 to complete. 978-632-2815, handson4kidz.com/happenings
FREE Motherless Daughter Day Breakfast. First Congregational Church, 19 Church Rd., Shrewsbury. 10 a.m. A program for women who have lost their mothers to honor and remember their mothers. Feel free to bring a photo or other remembrance to share. A light breakfast will be served. 508-845-6070.
FREE Admission for Moms. Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury St., Worcester. All Things Maternal tour, 11 a.m. Take a guided tour of paintings that feature mothers in various cultures and eras. Family photo opp, 2 Р4 p.m.Get a special commemorative photo posing by a work of art in WAM's European Gallery. $25 includes fee and electronic image emailed to your home. Appointments are limited and payment is due at registration. To register, call 508- 793-433 WAM's gift to all moms is free admission on Mother's Day weekend. Come with or without the kids. Either way, mom's admission is free (and so are the kids, 17 & under!). On Sat., May 8, the Museum Caf̩ is open 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. worcesterart.org. Also May 9th.
Sunday, May 9
Celebrate Mothers at The Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. Drop-in 10 a.m. – Noon. Come celebrate Mother’s Day and the month of May by making a special May Day basket and card for mom. At Children's Discovery. Free with admission.
$10.50 to both museums. 978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org.
Boating with Mom. Opening Day on Spectacle and Georges Islands, Boston. Jump on a boat from Boston, Hingham or Quincy and head out to the islands. Join a park ranger on a guided tour and explore the park on your own. Don’t forget your park passport! bostonharborislands.com
FREE Lilac Sunday. The Arnold Arobretum at Harvard University, Boston. 10 a.m. - 4 p .m. Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Tours of the lilacs, dance performances, picnicking (allowed on this special day only) and family activities make for a memorable day. Meet author Meg Muckenhoupt, who will sign copies of her new book, Boston's Gardens & Green Spaces, and talk about the verdant world found therein (2 – 4 p.m.). Be a part of this beloved Boston tradition! Rain or shine. 617-524-1718, arboretum.harvard.edu
Duckling Day Parade. Boston Common, Noon. Preregistration begins at 10 a.m. on at the base of the Shaw Memorial, just below the State House. Based on the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, children and their families will retrace the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, children relive the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard dressed as one of their favorite characters from the book. $25 donation per family.This donation includes snacks, entertainment, and a toy for each child. Ride a swan boat: swanboats.com. friendsofthepublicgarden.org.
Mother’s Day Tea Party with Boston Baby and The Little Mermaid. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 Riverway, Boston. Join author Kim Foley MacKinnon and the Wheelock Family Theatre for a special pre-show tea party. Families are welcome to come for tea-time treats, arts & crafts (courtesy of ArtBeat in Arlington) and a book signing with Kim Foley MacKinnon, local mom and author of the hip guide for urban and suburban parents, Boston Baby: A Field Guide for Urban Parents. The party starts at 2 p.m., before the curtain rises for a 3 p.m. performance of The Little Mermaid. wheelock.edu.
FREE Garden Admission for Moms. Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston. 508-869-6111, towerhillbg.org.
Tiara Classic 5K Mother's Day Road Race and Kids Fun Run. Oxford Creamery, 98 County Rd., Mattapoisett. 9 a.m. A race day for the whole family in support of the Women's Fund of southeastern MA where registrants may walk in memory of or honor of a special woman in their lives. Kids' run $5, A $30. 508-717-0283. cfsema.org/womensfund.
Moms FREE at Southwick's Zoo, Mendon. 800-258-9182, southwickszoo.com.
Memories with Mom. American Girl. Natick Collection. 4:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, plus a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your special day. This event features dining in the Celebration Room, posing for a commemorative photo and creating a memory booklet.For girls 8 and up. $30 PP (gratuity not included). Reservations required. 877-247-5223, americangirl.com
Show Mom a Wild Time! Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI. 10 – 11:30 a .m. and 1 – 2:30 p.m. Brunch in the Picnic Pavilion, spa experience, reduced rate for moms, zoo admission for the entire day. Moms: $19.95, Dads, $29.95, C (3 – 12) $19.95, Toddler (0 – 2) $5.95. Pre-register: 401-785-3510 x 343 or 401-941-4998. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org.
Happy Mother’s Day! Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence, RI. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free admission all day for moms and grandmoms! Children ages 3 - 11 craft beautiful cards from Noon - 2 p.m. $7.50 PP, under 1, FREE. 401-273-KIDS, childrensmuseum.org
FREE Admission for Moms. Davis' Farmland and Davis' Megamaze, 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling. Free chair massage for moms and gift-making. Events from 11 a.m. - 3 p .m. For admission costs, visit davisfarmland.com.
Mother's Day at Old Sturbridge Village. Sturbridge.
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Moms get in free on Mother’s Day, and Old Sturbridge Village offers a 19th-century perspective on motherhood and child rearing. Heirloom bulbs are in bloom in Village gardens and visitors can meet the baby animals at the farm. Mother’s Day brunch is served at the museum’s Oliver Wight Tavern.
A$20, C $7, under 3 – free. 1-800-SEE-1830, osv.org.
16th Annual Mother's Day Six Hour Walk/Run. Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield 9 a.m. Fundraiser for breast cancer. $20 entry fee. Event is run on a three-mile loop of trails. 978-887-5921.
Mother's Day Tea & Tour. Rose Garden and tea at the Carillon Tower at Stanley Park, Westfield. 2 – 4 p.m. Bring mom to the park, enjoy tea and crumpets, listen to the bells, tour the park and come inside the Carillon Tower which will be opened after decades of locked doors. The spectacular bronze doors of the tower have been restored and each panel tells a story. stanleypark.org.
Free Admission for Moms. Worcester Art Museum, Worcester. See May 8th listing for details.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Fun for Sat., May 1 and Sun., May 2!
Hi Families,
It's going to be a beautiful weekend in Massachusetts! As you take a break from yard work and your kids' games, check out what's going on around Massachusetts. We have cut and pasted some late-breaking family event listings that have come in so make sure you scroll down as there is so much going on! Feel free to click comment if you have an idea of something fun happening this weekend.
Have FUN!
Carrie Wattu editor
Saturday 1 : It's baystateparent's 14th Birthday today!!!!!
FETCH! Lab Opening at the Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Opening of the FETCH! Lab Cart at 2 p.m.. Meet Ruff Ruffman, the canine host of the popular PBS TV reality game show, FETCH! between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Build a Canine House of Cards and try other exciting FETCH! challenges and activities throughout the day. Take home FETCH! stickers, posters, and resources. Free with admission. A & C $10.50, Sr.$9.50. 978-264-4200,
discoverymuseums.org.
FOR MOMS Zumba Gold and Fitness. 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin. Tuesdays, 9 - 10 a.m. Zumba Gold (older active adults and beginners); 10-11 a.m. Zumba Fitness (combines fun Latin and International music with easy-to-follow moves to produce a great calorie-burning, low-impact workout in disguise. cgus2000@yahoo.com First class free, then $8 drop-in fee.
Celebrate Asian American Heritage. Boston Children’s Museum. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Explore Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Also May 29. A $12, C (1-15) $9, under one, free. Fridays 5 – 9 p.m., all visitors $1. 617-426-6500, bostonchildrensmuseum.org
FREE Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation will be performing our live musical safety educational stage show at the Emerson School in Bolton MA on Saturday May 1st at 11:00am for the Bolton Police Department.603-930-4642
Ocean Detectives – Whales: Ages 5 – 7. New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Children will work with parents and peers to unlock the secrets of the deep while developing their math, science and literacy skills. C $30 (includes adult).
617-973-5206, neaq.org
FREE Event with Isis and Brigham & Women's Stork Fund. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Isis Parenting, Lululemon, Au Bon Pain. The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Attend a “Jam Session” at the Prudential outside Isis in the Belvidere arcade! Experience Isis Parent/Baby Yoga Class and the new Isis Jelly Jam music and movement program. Bring your little ones for engaging infant and toddler activities and learn about Brigham and Women's newest addition. The Stork Fund will work to raise money for healthy mom and babies. 781-429-1500, storkfund.org.
FREE Celebrate May Day Stories and Craft. The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 11 a.m. thecoop.com.
The First Annual Aerospacefest 2010 will be held at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH. The event ends on May 2. Aerospacefest will celebrate the space sciences and aeronautics with numerous activities, demonstrations, speakers and exhibitors from all over the country. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet officials from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), including Astronaut Barbara Morgan and NASA’s Alan Ladwig, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the New Hampshire Aviation & Space Education Council (NHASEC), the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, and other scientists and engineers from the fields developing new technologies for future space missions. Activities and demonstrations include rocket launching, helicopter rides, a Regional Airport Flying Poker Run, Mad Science, Aexeous the Robot, a virtual scavenger hunt, and the premiere of an all new planetarium show, Impact Earth.The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center features 21st century interactive exhibits on aviation, astronomy, Earth and space sciences, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a variety of science, technology, engineering and math programs. The engaging, robust educational programs are geared towards families, teens, seniors, students, community groups, and lifelong learners. For more information, visit www.starhop.com.
FREE Spring Fair. Sunrise Montessori School,
31 Hayward St., Franklin. Noon – 2 p.m. For families. Silent auction items, gift baskets, raffles and games & prizes for the kids. Held rain or shine. 508-541-8010,
MySunriseMontessori.com
Drop Spindle Spinning. The Fiber Loft, 9 Massachusetts Ave., (Rte. 111), Harvard. 1 - 4 p.m. Learn to spin on a drop spindle, a nice workshop for teenagers as well as adults. Drop spindles (approx. $18) and wool roving available for purchase. $35 PP. 978-456-8669, TheFiberLoft.com
FREE May Day Fairy House Tour. The Trustees of Reservations, 464 Abbott Ave., Leominster. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain date May 2. Build a fairy house creation made of natural materials to place along the wooded paths of the Doyle Reservation or bring one to display in the lobby of the Doyle Conservation Center. Enjoy a maypole dance, a performance by the Irish American stepdancers, and “fairy cakes.” 978-840-4446 X 1900, ttor.org.
GREAT VALUE! Skating Gala. New England Sports Center, Marlborough. 7 – 9:30 p.m. Figure skating show followed by audience skating to benefit the Hole in the Wall Camp. Show features Olympian and Harvard student, Emily Hughes, along with a cast of international, national, and regional figure skaters from the Skating Club of Boston. Be sure to bring your skates! Limited skate rentals available for a charge. $5 pp at the door. 508-229-2700, NES.com.
Frogs, Pollywogs & Fairies. Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St (Rte. 16), Natick. 1 - 2:30 p.m. From frogs and tadpoles to fairy shrimp, explore what hides under the water and lives around this seasonal, vernal pool. Pre-registration required. A $12, C $8. 508-655-2296. massaudubon.org.
Young Engineers. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St. Noon – 2 p.m. Meet civil engineers and try challenges to learn how they plan roads, buildings and bridges. Ages 5 – 11. $7.50 PP, under 1, FREE. 401-273-KIDS, childrensmuseum.org
FREE Summer Camp Fair. Burbank YMCA in Reading,
36 Arthur B. Lord Dr. 10:30a.m. – Noon.
Learn more about Burbank YMCA summer camps.
781-944-9622, ymcaboston.org/Burbank
Teddy Bear Tea. Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, South Deerfield. 11 a.m. Also on May 15 & 29, June 12 & 26. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and have tea & lunch. Read the book The Brown Paper Teddy Bear. 413-665-1277. chandlers.yankeecandle.com.
FREE Open Studio Weekend. Somerville comes together to participate in its 12th annual open studios, 12 - 6 p.m. Each year Somerville Open Studios offers a unique an opportunity for the public to visit artists in the work spaces where they create their art. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in Somerville. This free citywide event showcases both the established and emerging artists working across a broad spectrum of fine art styles and craft– painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, jewelry, clay, glass and furniture will be on exhibit for the art-loving public. Does Somerville have more artists per square mile than any other city? That may be debatable but the allure will be worth experiencing first hand.
www.somervilleopenstudios.org
47th Annual New England Gem and Mineral Show. Topsfield Fairgrounds, 2nd entrance, Coolidge Hall and Trade Bldg., Rte. 1 North, Topsfield. 9 a.m. -5 p.m. (Also May 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Exhibits, hourly door prizes, mineral and fossil identification, gem cutting and lapidary demos, gold panning, geode cutting, goodie bags, treasure sifting for the kids. . $5 PP, under 12 Free. Free parking. nahant.com/nsrmc or nsrmc@verizon.com
Professional Bull Riding. Hang on tight, Massachusetts! The Professional Bull Riders are riding back to the DCU Center on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday May 2. Get ready to witness 40 of the world’s top athletes, followed by the men who dare to ride them! The PBR Worcester Invitational is part of the PBR’s new Touring Pro Series. Money earned by the riders at PBR Worcester Invitational counts toward the PBR qualifier standings that determine which cowboys will compete at the 2010 Professional Bull Riders Tour Finals in Las Vegas NV.Tickets are ON SALE NOW at the Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. Children (ages 2-12): $65.75, $40.75 & $15.75; Note: All ticket prices increase by $2.00 on the day of the show. dcucenter.com
Sunday 2
FETCH! Lab Opening at The Discovery Museums.
177 Main St., Acton. See May 1 listing for details.
Special Sundays: Printmakers in Person. The Eric Carle Museum Picture Book Art, Amherst. 1 – 4 p.m. An opportunity to see two visiting artists at work as they demonstrate their process and work on their newest print project. The perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn more about printmaking. A $9 C (1 – 18) $6, Family $22.50 Family, under 1, free. 413-658-1100, carlemuseum.org.
Lever 2000 Kids Day at the Staples Champions Cup provides kids 18 and under the opportunity to gain invaluable tennis tips from some of the most accomplished players in the history of the sport. New England’s youth are invited to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity to hit tennis balls and have fun with legends of the game. Participants will also receive a ticket to the afternoon match later in the day. Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Tickets are available at or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Celebrate Arbor Day. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Arbor Day Weekend offers a great opportunity to get into the spirit of the holiday and learn the latest techniques for planting trees to ensure they thrive. Activities will include tree plantings, pruning demonstrations and walking tours. The first 25 first-time visitors each day will receive a free sapling to plant at home.!towerhillbg.org
Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger. The 20-mile route weaving through Boston, Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge will include entertainment and free snacks along the way. projectbread.org, 617-723-5000.
FREE 27th Annual Mayfair. The Harvard Square Business Association, 6 blocks in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Noon – 6 p.m. Six stages of live entertainment, over 30 restaurant vendors, hundreds of street vendors selling artwork, jewelry, vintage clothing, neighborhood sidewalk sales, and Chalk on the Walk! Rain date – May 16. 617-491-3434, harvardsquare.com,
FREE Spring Fest. North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Games, crafts, flea market, car wash, book fair, live entertainment, community resource fair. School tours for interested students and families. Learn more about the Think Care Act mission and the school's personalized approach to academics. Event supports the PTO Scholarship Fund. Activities range from $.25 to $10. 978-345-2701, ncces.org
Hiawatha Day. Garden in the Woods, Framingham. This program is offered with Longfellow's Wayside Inn and includes Native American flute music on the Woodland Stage with readings from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s "Song of Hiawatha"; guided tours for adults, focusing on plants useful to Native Americans for food and medicines;
scavenger hunts for children; birch bark crafts. Call for times and fees: 508-877-7630, newfs.org.
Free Book Signing & Demonstration with children's book illustrator, Giles Laroche
Sunday, May 2nd, Danforth Art Museum, Framingham. 1:30pm. Meet illustrator and "paper engineer", Giles Laroche this Sunday. See an exhibition of his amazing cut paper collages that celebrate architecture from around the world. The multi-cultural subject matter and the unusual technique will appeal to all ages. In addition to signing books, Laroche will talk about his work and give a demonstration of his cut paper technique.Admission is free and open to the public.
Drop Into ArtFree Drop Into Art is also from 2pm - 4pm. Families are invited to visit the Museum and create works of art together. Exciting art projects will be inspired by current exhibitions. Perfect for children ages 5-10, accompanied by parents, grandparents, or guardians. http://www.danforthmuseum.org/
Julie’s Birthday Celebration. Natick Collection. 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Julie’s birthday in seventies style! Join the party and learn about Julie’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake book with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. For girl 8 and up. $26 PP. Reservations required. 877-247-5223, americangirl.com
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FREE Julie’s Paper Butterfly Craft. Natick Collection. 2 - 4 p.m. Butterflies were big in Julie’s generation—join the fun with this easy craft activity that teaches girls how to make and decorate butterflies from paper. For girl 8 and up. 877-247-5223, americangirl.com
FREE Under the Petticoats. Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St., Northborough. 2 p.m. Explore the day-to-day customs of the colonial ancestors with costumes, props and lively conversation. Cover such topics as chamber pots, the number of petticoats to be worn, bathing - or not, and manners. Were the good old days really that good? Come and find out. The Museum will be open following the program from 3- 5 p.m. New this year are sixteen fashions through the decades, 1810 - 1940, men's accessories, paintings by Sheldon Berlyn, and additions to the high school and professional sports display. Refreshments will be served and donations are always welcomed. 508-393-6298, northboroughhistsoc.org
Stories Alive. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St. 1 and 2 p.m. Kids participate in folktale performances and create their own stories by making puppets. Ages 5 – 11. $7.50 PP, under 1, FREE. 401-273-KIDS, childrensmuseum.org
World Rhythms Community Day. Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge. 12 to 4 p.m. Norman Rockwell’s 1960 painting “Golden Rule” provides the inspiration for an afternoon of family fun with an international flavor, featuring multicultural music from A Beautiful Future; traditional kamishibai Japanese storytelling with Diane Clouet; ethnic displays from BRIDGE of Great Barrington, the Literacy Network, and the Stockbridge Mission House; art-making workshops; a display of classic 1960's cars by the Piston Poppers; and more. Enjoy this celebration marking the reopening of Rockwell’s Stockbridge studio. Free with regular Museum admission. 413-298-4140, nrm.org.
Farm Machinery Weekend and FREE for Grandparents. Davis' Farmland and Davis' Megamaze, 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling. Explore
real farm machines and meet the farmers who operate them, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. For admission costs, visit davisfarmland.com.
47th Annual New England Gem and Mineral Show. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See May 1 listing for details.
FREE Introduction to Yoga. Central Mass Yoga and Wellness, Inc.
45 Sterling Street #28, West Boylston. 11 a.m. Yoga can make your life happier, healthier and more productive. This is an opportunity to better understand what yoga is and a chance to meet one or more of the instructors. 508-835-1176, centralmassyoga.com
FREE Lag B’Omer celebration. Westborough Area JCC 45 Oak Street marching to Lake Chauncy (off Lyman St., Westborough. Noon. Chabad of Westboro will be hosting a grand Jewish community BBQ and bonfire, complete with moonbounce for kids, cotton candy, great food and drink, roasting marshmallows, Jewish music, family activities and lots of fun. Back by popular demand, a Drum Circle instructor will join us with an interactive drum circle demo at the bon fire. The highlight of the event will be a special pro Israel parade where kids from Westboro and the surrounding towns will march proudly with flags and signs from the Westboro Area JCC (45 Oak Street, Westboro) to Lake Chauncy with drums and instruments. The parade will start at 12:00 pm at the Westboro JCC and will continue on to Lake Chauncy. Lag B’Omer, as the holiday is known in Hebrew, marks the day of passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a 2nd Century Talmudic sage and Kabbalist, who instructed his followers to celebrate the anniversary of his death as a culmination of his earthly accomplishments and the beginning of a higher,
spiritual life. The day also marks the end of a tragic epidemic that claimed
the lives of thousands of Jewish scholars at the same time period. Although
largely unobserved by many American Jews, Lag B’Omer is celebrated widely in
Israel, with bonfires, music, outings, and celebrations. There will be a charge for food.508-366-0499.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend in Massachusetts! As you take a break from yard work and your kids' games, check out what's going on around Massachusetts. We have cut and pasted some late-breaking family event listings that have come in so make sure you scroll down as there is so much going on! Feel free to click comment if you have an idea of something fun happening this weekend.
Have FUN!
Carrie Wattu editor
Saturday 1 : It's baystateparent's 14th Birthday today!!!!!
FETCH! Lab Opening at the Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Opening of the FETCH! Lab Cart at 2 p.m.. Meet Ruff Ruffman, the canine host of the popular PBS TV reality game show, FETCH! between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Build a Canine House of Cards and try other exciting FETCH! challenges and activities throughout the day. Take home FETCH! stickers, posters, and resources. Free with admission. A & C $10.50, Sr.$9.50. 978-264-4200,
discoverymuseums.org.
FOR MOMS Zumba Gold and Fitness. 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin. Tuesdays, 9 - 10 a.m. Zumba Gold (older active adults and beginners); 10-11 a.m. Zumba Fitness (combines fun Latin and International music with easy-to-follow moves to produce a great calorie-burning, low-impact workout in disguise. cgus2000@yahoo.com First class free, then $8 drop-in fee.
Celebrate Asian American Heritage. Boston Children’s Museum. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Explore Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. Also May 29. A $12, C (1-15) $9, under one, free. Fridays 5 – 9 p.m., all visitors $1. 617-426-6500, bostonchildrensmuseum.org
FREE Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation will be performing our live musical safety educational stage show at the Emerson School in Bolton MA on Saturday May 1st at 11:00am for the Bolton Police Department.603-930-4642
Ocean Detectives – Whales: Ages 5 – 7. New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Children will work with parents and peers to unlock the secrets of the deep while developing their math, science and literacy skills. C $30 (includes adult).
617-973-5206, neaq.org
FREE Event with Isis and Brigham & Women's Stork Fund. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Isis Parenting, Lululemon, Au Bon Pain. The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Attend a “Jam Session” at the Prudential outside Isis in the Belvidere arcade! Experience Isis Parent/Baby Yoga Class and the new Isis Jelly Jam music and movement program. Bring your little ones for engaging infant and toddler activities and learn about Brigham and Women's newest addition. The Stork Fund will work to raise money for healthy mom and babies. 781-429-1500, storkfund.org.
FREE Celebrate May Day Stories and Craft. The Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 11 a.m. thecoop.com.
The First Annual Aerospacefest 2010 will be held at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH. The event ends on May 2. Aerospacefest will celebrate the space sciences and aeronautics with numerous activities, demonstrations, speakers and exhibitors from all over the country. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet officials from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), including Astronaut Barbara Morgan and NASA’s Alan Ladwig, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the New Hampshire Aviation & Space Education Council (NHASEC), the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, and other scientists and engineers from the fields developing new technologies for future space missions. Activities and demonstrations include rocket launching, helicopter rides, a Regional Airport Flying Poker Run, Mad Science, Aexeous the Robot, a virtual scavenger hunt, and the premiere of an all new planetarium show, Impact Earth.The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center features 21st century interactive exhibits on aviation, astronomy, Earth and space sciences, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a variety of science, technology, engineering and math programs. The engaging, robust educational programs are geared towards families, teens, seniors, students, community groups, and lifelong learners. For more information, visit www.starhop.com.
FREE Spring Fair. Sunrise Montessori School,
31 Hayward St., Franklin. Noon – 2 p.m. For families. Silent auction items, gift baskets, raffles and games & prizes for the kids. Held rain or shine. 508-541-8010,
MySunriseMontessori.com
Drop Spindle Spinning. The Fiber Loft, 9 Massachusetts Ave., (Rte. 111), Harvard. 1 - 4 p.m. Learn to spin on a drop spindle, a nice workshop for teenagers as well as adults. Drop spindles (approx. $18) and wool roving available for purchase. $35 PP. 978-456-8669, TheFiberLoft.com
FREE May Day Fairy House Tour. The Trustees of Reservations, 464 Abbott Ave., Leominster. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain date May 2. Build a fairy house creation made of natural materials to place along the wooded paths of the Doyle Reservation or bring one to display in the lobby of the Doyle Conservation Center. Enjoy a maypole dance, a performance by the Irish American stepdancers, and “fairy cakes.” 978-840-4446 X 1900, ttor.org.
GREAT VALUE! Skating Gala. New England Sports Center, Marlborough. 7 – 9:30 p.m. Figure skating show followed by audience skating to benefit the Hole in the Wall Camp. Show features Olympian and Harvard student, Emily Hughes, along with a cast of international, national, and regional figure skaters from the Skating Club of Boston. Be sure to bring your skates! Limited skate rentals available for a charge. $5 pp at the door. 508-229-2700, NES.com.
Frogs, Pollywogs & Fairies. Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St (Rte. 16), Natick. 1 - 2:30 p.m. From frogs and tadpoles to fairy shrimp, explore what hides under the water and lives around this seasonal, vernal pool. Pre-registration required. A $12, C $8. 508-655-2296. massaudubon.org.
Young Engineers. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St. Noon – 2 p.m. Meet civil engineers and try challenges to learn how they plan roads, buildings and bridges. Ages 5 – 11. $7.50 PP, under 1, FREE. 401-273-KIDS, childrensmuseum.org
FREE Summer Camp Fair. Burbank YMCA in Reading,
36 Arthur B. Lord Dr. 10:30a.m. – Noon.
Learn more about Burbank YMCA summer camps.
781-944-9622, ymcaboston.org/Burbank
Teddy Bear Tea. Chandler's Tavern at Yankee Candle, South Deerfield. 11 a.m. Also on May 15 & 29, June 12 & 26. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear and have tea & lunch. Read the book The Brown Paper Teddy Bear. 413-665-1277. chandlers.yankeecandle.com.
FREE Open Studio Weekend. Somerville comes together to participate in its 12th annual open studios, 12 - 6 p.m. Each year Somerville Open Studios offers a unique an opportunity for the public to visit artists in the work spaces where they create their art. This exposure both educates the community and raises awareness of the diverse artistic experience available in Somerville. This free citywide event showcases both the established and emerging artists working across a broad spectrum of fine art styles and craft– painting, sculpture, photography, fiber, jewelry, clay, glass and furniture will be on exhibit for the art-loving public. Does Somerville have more artists per square mile than any other city? That may be debatable but the allure will be worth experiencing first hand.
www.somervilleopenstudios.org
47th Annual New England Gem and Mineral Show. Topsfield Fairgrounds, 2nd entrance, Coolidge Hall and Trade Bldg., Rte. 1 North, Topsfield. 9 a.m. -5 p.m. (Also May 2, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Exhibits, hourly door prizes, mineral and fossil identification, gem cutting and lapidary demos, gold panning, geode cutting, goodie bags, treasure sifting for the kids. . $5 PP, under 12 Free. Free parking. nahant.com/nsrmc or nsrmc@verizon.com
Professional Bull Riding. Hang on tight, Massachusetts! The Professional Bull Riders are riding back to the DCU Center on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday May 2. Get ready to witness 40 of the world’s top athletes, followed by the men who dare to ride them! The PBR Worcester Invitational is part of the PBR’s new Touring Pro Series. Money earned by the riders at PBR Worcester Invitational counts toward the PBR qualifier standings that determine which cowboys will compete at the 2010 Professional Bull Riders Tour Finals in Las Vegas NV.Tickets are ON SALE NOW at the Box Office, Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. Children (ages 2-12): $65.75, $40.75 & $15.75; Note: All ticket prices increase by $2.00 on the day of the show. dcucenter.com
Sunday 2
FETCH! Lab Opening at The Discovery Museums.
177 Main St., Acton. See May 1 listing for details.
Special Sundays: Printmakers in Person. The Eric Carle Museum Picture Book Art, Amherst. 1 – 4 p.m. An opportunity to see two visiting artists at work as they demonstrate their process and work on their newest print project. The perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn more about printmaking. A $9 C (1 – 18) $6, Family $22.50 Family, under 1, free. 413-658-1100, carlemuseum.org.
Lever 2000 Kids Day at the Staples Champions Cup provides kids 18 and under the opportunity to gain invaluable tennis tips from some of the most accomplished players in the history of the sport. New England’s youth are invited to participate in this once in a lifetime opportunity to hit tennis balls and have fun with legends of the game. Participants will also receive a ticket to the afternoon match later in the day. Boston University’s Agganis Arena. Tickets are available at or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Celebrate Arbor Day. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Arbor Day Weekend offers a great opportunity to get into the spirit of the holiday and learn the latest techniques for planting trees to ensure they thrive. Activities will include tree plantings, pruning demonstrations and walking tours. The first 25 first-time visitors each day will receive a free sapling to plant at home.!towerhillbg.org
Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger. The 20-mile route weaving through Boston, Brookline, Newton, and Cambridge will include entertainment and free snacks along the way. projectbread.org, 617-723-5000.
FREE 27th Annual Mayfair. The Harvard Square Business Association, 6 blocks in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Noon – 6 p.m. Six stages of live entertainment, over 30 restaurant vendors, hundreds of street vendors selling artwork, jewelry, vintage clothing, neighborhood sidewalk sales, and Chalk on the Walk! Rain date – May 16. 617-491-3434, harvardsquare.com,
FREE Spring Fest. North Central Charter Essential School, One Oak Hill Rd., Fitchburg. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Games, crafts, flea market, car wash, book fair, live entertainment, community resource fair. School tours for interested students and families. Learn more about the Think Care Act mission and the school's personalized approach to academics. Event supports the PTO Scholarship Fund. Activities range from $.25 to $10. 978-345-2701, ncces.org
Hiawatha Day. Garden in the Woods, Framingham. This program is offered with Longfellow's Wayside Inn and includes Native American flute music on the Woodland Stage with readings from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s "Song of Hiawatha"; guided tours for adults, focusing on plants useful to Native Americans for food and medicines;
scavenger hunts for children; birch bark crafts. Call for times and fees: 508-877-7630, newfs.org.
Free Book Signing & Demonstration with children's book illustrator, Giles Laroche
Sunday, May 2nd, Danforth Art Museum, Framingham. 1:30pm. Meet illustrator and "paper engineer", Giles Laroche this Sunday. See an exhibition of his amazing cut paper collages that celebrate architecture from around the world. The multi-cultural subject matter and the unusual technique will appeal to all ages. In addition to signing books, Laroche will talk about his work and give a demonstration of his cut paper technique.Admission is free and open to the public.
Drop Into ArtFree Drop Into Art is also from 2pm - 4pm. Families are invited to visit the Museum and create works of art together. Exciting art projects will be inspired by current exhibitions. Perfect for children ages 5-10, accompanied by parents, grandparents, or guardians. http://www.danforthmuseum.org/
Julie’s Birthday Celebration. Natick Collection. 4:30 p.m. Celebrate Julie’s birthday in seventies style! Join the party and learn about Julie’s life, enjoy a special meal, and take home a keepsake book with activities and journaling pages to help you commemorate this special day. For girl 8 and up. $26 PP. Reservations required. 877-247-5223, americangirl.com
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FREE Julie’s Paper Butterfly Craft. Natick Collection. 2 - 4 p.m. Butterflies were big in Julie’s generation—join the fun with this easy craft activity that teaches girls how to make and decorate butterflies from paper. For girl 8 and up. 877-247-5223, americangirl.com
FREE Under the Petticoats. Northborough Historical Society, 50 Main St., Northborough. 2 p.m. Explore the day-to-day customs of the colonial ancestors with costumes, props and lively conversation. Cover such topics as chamber pots, the number of petticoats to be worn, bathing - or not, and manners. Were the good old days really that good? Come and find out. The Museum will be open following the program from 3- 5 p.m. New this year are sixteen fashions through the decades, 1810 - 1940, men's accessories, paintings by Sheldon Berlyn, and additions to the high school and professional sports display. Refreshments will be served and donations are always welcomed. 508-393-6298, northboroughhistsoc.org
Stories Alive. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St. 1 and 2 p.m. Kids participate in folktale performances and create their own stories by making puppets. Ages 5 – 11. $7.50 PP, under 1, FREE. 401-273-KIDS, childrensmuseum.org
World Rhythms Community Day. Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge. 12 to 4 p.m. Norman Rockwell’s 1960 painting “Golden Rule” provides the inspiration for an afternoon of family fun with an international flavor, featuring multicultural music from A Beautiful Future; traditional kamishibai Japanese storytelling with Diane Clouet; ethnic displays from BRIDGE of Great Barrington, the Literacy Network, and the Stockbridge Mission House; art-making workshops; a display of classic 1960's cars by the Piston Poppers; and more. Enjoy this celebration marking the reopening of Rockwell’s Stockbridge studio. Free with regular Museum admission. 413-298-4140, nrm.org.
Farm Machinery Weekend and FREE for Grandparents. Davis' Farmland and Davis' Megamaze, 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling. Explore
real farm machines and meet the farmers who operate them, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. For admission costs, visit davisfarmland.com.
47th Annual New England Gem and Mineral Show. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See May 1 listing for details.
FREE Introduction to Yoga. Central Mass Yoga and Wellness, Inc.
45 Sterling Street #28, West Boylston. 11 a.m. Yoga can make your life happier, healthier and more productive. This is an opportunity to better understand what yoga is and a chance to meet one or more of the instructors. 508-835-1176, centralmassyoga.com
FREE Lag B’Omer celebration. Westborough Area JCC 45 Oak Street marching to Lake Chauncy (off Lyman St., Westborough. Noon. Chabad of Westboro will be hosting a grand Jewish community BBQ and bonfire, complete with moonbounce for kids, cotton candy, great food and drink, roasting marshmallows, Jewish music, family activities and lots of fun. Back by popular demand, a Drum Circle instructor will join us with an interactive drum circle demo at the bon fire. The highlight of the event will be a special pro Israel parade where kids from Westboro and the surrounding towns will march proudly with flags and signs from the Westboro Area JCC (45 Oak Street, Westboro) to Lake Chauncy with drums and instruments. The parade will start at 12:00 pm at the Westboro JCC and will continue on to Lake Chauncy. Lag B’Omer, as the holiday is known in Hebrew, marks the day of passing of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a 2nd Century Talmudic sage and Kabbalist, who instructed his followers to celebrate the anniversary of his death as a culmination of his earthly accomplishments and the beginning of a higher,
spiritual life. The day also marks the end of a tragic epidemic that claimed
the lives of thousands of Jewish scholars at the same time period. Although
largely unobserved by many American Jews, Lag B’Omer is celebrated widely in
Israel, with bonfires, music, outings, and celebrations. There will be a charge for food.508-366-0499.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wanted Local Young Performers for N orth Shore Theatre
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, please… Press Contact: Mike Ceceri
April 19, 2010 (978) 232-7200 x 7222
I get so excited when baystateparent gets press releases for auditions. I always wanted to do more theatre when I was a child, and I think it's so great when I see opportunities for young performers. Check out these May 15th auditions.
Carrie Wattu, editor
NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
SEEKS LOCAL YOUNG PERFORMERS FOR
‘GYPSY’ and the ‘JOSEPH’’ CHILDRENS CHOIR!
AUDITIONS SET FOR MAY 15, 2010
~ Also seeking a small dog and lamb for GYPSY! ~
Beverly, MA-- The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is auditioning young performers between the ages of 5 & 15 for various speaking and non-speaking roles for its upcoming productions of GYPSY starring Vicki Lewis (“News Radio”) and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT staring Anthony Fedorov (“American Idol”).
Auditions will be held for both GYPSY and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT on Saturday May 15 from 10 am – 2 pm. Dancing callbacks for GYPSY will follow at 3 pm. Everyone auditioning MUST be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. No exceptions will be made.
GYPSY
Rehearsals: June 23 – July 5, 2010.
Performances: July 6–25, 2010.
Exact schedule will be available at the audition
SEEKING:
BABY JUNE: Must look 5-7 years old. No taller than 55 inches. Dynamite performer. Excellent dancer, tap dancer, singer and actress. Must be able to twirl batons, and do a cartwheel and spilt. Pointe-work also a plus. Effervescent, personable and shrewd.
BABY LOUISE: Must look 7-9 years old. No taller than 57 inches. Must dance and sing. Quiet, shy, confused and extremely naive.
NEWSBOYS: Must look no older than 10 years. No taller than 57 inches. Must sing and dance EXTREMELY well. Each boy must have a “specialty” such as exceptional tap dancing or gymnastics or tumbling. Lots of personality and charm a plus.
BALLOON GIRL: Must look no older than 12 years. No taller than 57 inches. Extremely pretty, demure and cunning. No singing or dancing experience necessary.
UNCLE JOCKO CONTESTANTS: Seeking boys and girls who play instruments or have novelty talents. Must look no older than 14 years and no taller than 5 feet. EACH MUST HAVE a special vaudeville style talent such as playing the accordion, clarinet, toe dancing, juggling etc. No singing necessary.
ANIMALS NEEDED FOR GYPSY
A DOG TO PLAY CHOWSIE: Extremely small breed dogs only. No larger than 10lbs. Each candidate must be able to be picked up and carried with ease. Must be docile, cute and people/child friendly.
A LAMB: The smaller the better. A runt of the litter would be perfect. Lamb will be carried (or walked) on-stage as well as being handed off to various actors throughout the show. Must be docile, cute and people friendly.
Pet owners can bring their dogs and lambs to the auditions anytime between 10 am and 2pm on Saturday May 15, 2010.
JOSEPH
AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Rehearsals: July 20 – August 2, 2010.
Performances : August 3–22, 2010.
Exact schedule will be available at the audition.
SEEKING:
‘JOSEPH’ KIDS CHORUS: Seeking 15 - 20 super talented kids ages 7 – 12 who are under 4'6" tall. Those auditioning must sing well and have exceptional stage presence. No dancing is required, but must move well and be able to take directions. All ethnicities are highly encouraged to audition.
All those auditioning for singing roles in GYPSY and JOSPEH should bring a non-returnable recent photo. Also, please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song of their choice (please bring sheet music), or be prepared to sing a simple song such as “Happy Birthday.” A pianist will be provided. All those auditioning for GYPSY should also bring appropriate dancewear and footwear.
There are no fees involved to be in either production. All auditions will be held in NSMT’s Theatre Arts and Education Building behind the theatre at 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly, MA. For specific directions, please visit our website: www.nsmt.org. For more information email NorthShoreMusicTheatre@nsmt.org or call (978) 232-7200.
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Since 1955, NSMT is one of the most attended theatres in New England, with approximately 250,000 patrons annually. NSMT has a national and regional reputation for artistic achievement. NSMT has received numerous industry awards including Elliot Norton Awards, IRNE Awards, the Rosetta Le Noire Award from Actors’ Equity, and the Moss Hart Award. Under new ownership in 2010, NSMT continues to annually produce a musical subscription series and an annual production of A Christmas Carol along with celebrity concerts and children’s programming.
April 19, 2010 (978) 232-7200 x 7222
I get so excited when baystateparent gets press releases for auditions. I always wanted to do more theatre when I was a child, and I think it's so great when I see opportunities for young performers. Check out these May 15th auditions.
Carrie Wattu, editor
NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE
SEEKS LOCAL YOUNG PERFORMERS FOR
‘GYPSY’ and the ‘JOSEPH’’ CHILDRENS CHOIR!
AUDITIONS SET FOR MAY 15, 2010
~ Also seeking a small dog and lamb for GYPSY! ~
Beverly, MA-- The award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) is auditioning young performers between the ages of 5 & 15 for various speaking and non-speaking roles for its upcoming productions of GYPSY starring Vicki Lewis (“News Radio”) and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT staring Anthony Fedorov (“American Idol”).
Auditions will be held for both GYPSY and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT on Saturday May 15 from 10 am – 2 pm. Dancing callbacks for GYPSY will follow at 3 pm. Everyone auditioning MUST be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. No exceptions will be made.
GYPSY
Rehearsals: June 23 – July 5, 2010.
Performances: July 6–25, 2010.
Exact schedule will be available at the audition
SEEKING:
BABY JUNE: Must look 5-7 years old. No taller than 55 inches. Dynamite performer. Excellent dancer, tap dancer, singer and actress. Must be able to twirl batons, and do a cartwheel and spilt. Pointe-work also a plus. Effervescent, personable and shrewd.
BABY LOUISE: Must look 7-9 years old. No taller than 57 inches. Must dance and sing. Quiet, shy, confused and extremely naive.
NEWSBOYS: Must look no older than 10 years. No taller than 57 inches. Must sing and dance EXTREMELY well. Each boy must have a “specialty” such as exceptional tap dancing or gymnastics or tumbling. Lots of personality and charm a plus.
BALLOON GIRL: Must look no older than 12 years. No taller than 57 inches. Extremely pretty, demure and cunning. No singing or dancing experience necessary.
UNCLE JOCKO CONTESTANTS: Seeking boys and girls who play instruments or have novelty talents. Must look no older than 14 years and no taller than 5 feet. EACH MUST HAVE a special vaudeville style talent such as playing the accordion, clarinet, toe dancing, juggling etc. No singing necessary.
ANIMALS NEEDED FOR GYPSY
A DOG TO PLAY CHOWSIE: Extremely small breed dogs only. No larger than 10lbs. Each candidate must be able to be picked up and carried with ease. Must be docile, cute and people/child friendly.
A LAMB: The smaller the better. A runt of the litter would be perfect. Lamb will be carried (or walked) on-stage as well as being handed off to various actors throughout the show. Must be docile, cute and people friendly.
Pet owners can bring their dogs and lambs to the auditions anytime between 10 am and 2pm on Saturday May 15, 2010.
JOSEPH
AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Rehearsals: July 20 – August 2, 2010.
Performances : August 3–22, 2010.
Exact schedule will be available at the audition.
SEEKING:
‘JOSEPH’ KIDS CHORUS: Seeking 15 - 20 super talented kids ages 7 – 12 who are under 4'6" tall. Those auditioning must sing well and have exceptional stage presence. No dancing is required, but must move well and be able to take directions. All ethnicities are highly encouraged to audition.
All those auditioning for singing roles in GYPSY and JOSPEH should bring a non-returnable recent photo. Also, please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song of their choice (please bring sheet music), or be prepared to sing a simple song such as “Happy Birthday.” A pianist will be provided. All those auditioning for GYPSY should also bring appropriate dancewear and footwear.
There are no fees involved to be in either production. All auditions will be held in NSMT’s Theatre Arts and Education Building behind the theatre at 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly, MA. For specific directions, please visit our website: www.nsmt.org. For more information email NorthShoreMusicTheatre@nsmt.org or call (978) 232-7200.
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Since 1955, NSMT is one of the most attended theatres in New England, with approximately 250,000 patrons annually. NSMT has a national and regional reputation for artistic achievement. NSMT has received numerous industry awards including Elliot Norton Awards, IRNE Awards, the Rosetta Le Noire Award from Actors’ Equity, and the Moss Hart Award. Under new ownership in 2010, NSMT continues to annually produce a musical subscription series and an annual production of A Christmas Carol along with celebrity concerts and children’s programming.
Dress for a Cause this Monday, May 4th
baystateparent is excited about this event coming up on Monday! We used Sara Campbell's accessories in our March maternity fashion shoot. They are amazing (and so is Kenzie Kids!). We'll be there passing out our May issue and supporting St. Jude's Hospital.
If you are looking for something girlie to do because your Mother's Day weekend is booked, this looks like fun. It's priced so that you help a good cause in the process.
Carrie Wattu, editor
If you are looking for something girlie to do because your Mother's Day weekend is booked, this looks like fun. It's priced so that you help a good cause in the process.
Carrie Wattu, editor
SARA CAMPBELL and KENZIE KIDS host
“DRESS FOR A CAUSE”
to benefit
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
An Inspirational Evening of Fun and Fashion
Masters of Ceremonies
Bianca de la Garza
Anchor
WCVB TV5
Anchor
WCVB TV5
Susan Wornick
Anchor
WCVB TV 5
Anchor
WCVB TV 5
Dress for a Cause
Monday, May 3
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wellesley Country Club
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Join Sara Campbell and Kenzie Kids for Dress for a Cause, an evening of fun and fashion to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Strut your stuff at the Wellesley Country Club on Monday, May 3 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. to help the kids of St. Jude.
Fashion Show - Cocktails and Hors d' Oeuvres - Silent Auction - A sampling of Glenlivet
For tickets and more information also visit www.stjude.org/dressforacause
On Monday, May 3rd, Boston-based designer Sara Campbell and children’s boutique Kenzie Kids present “Dress for a Cause”, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Taking place at the Wellesley Country Club, the evening will be emceed by WCVB-TV’s Bianca de la Garza and Susan Wornick, and features a fashion show from both boutiques, cocktails and a silent auction. A special Scotch-tasting will be highlighted as well.
A life-long supporter of St. Jude, Sara Campbell will present styles from her Summer Collection, along side top children’s fashions provided by Kenzie Kids of Wellesley. The evening promises to be an inspirational one that will carry elements of fun and fashion but most importantly, the message of hope and strength will thrive.
“We opened up in Wellesley just a year ago,” said Campbell, who also has a store in Boston’s South End and soon to open, Beacon Hill, “and were immediately embraced by the community. Hosting Dress for a Cause here is a wonderful way to continue our local involvement, as well as educating people on the amazing work that is done every day at St. Jude.”
Tickets for the event begin at $150 for an individual and $250 for a couple. All proceeds from the evening will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.stjude.org/dressforacause, calling (617) 965-5262 or stopping by Sara Campbell boutiques or Kenzie Kids in Linden Square.
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.
About Sara Campbell
Designer Sara Campbell creates and sells her signature line, Sara Campbell to better-specialty retailers nationwide. The Sara Campbell collection features sophisticated pieces consisting of dresses, suits, and sportswear for the more playful contemporary flare. Her chic shops are located in Boston’s South End, Wellesley’s Linden Square, and Charles Street in Beacon Hill opening mid-May. The stores feature a variety within each collection, along with accessories and gifts that reflect her youthful spirit and more feminine approach to everyday items. For more information, visit www.saracampbell.com or call 617-482-7272 (Boston), 781-235-1321 (Wellesley).
About Kenzie Kids
Boston's specialty childrens retailer for over 24 years, Kenzie kids is known for its beautiful selection of European and American designer clothing, outerwear, and shoes. In 2008, Kenzie Kids opened a separate store, Kgirl, offering a large selection of hip, distinctive clothing, gifts and accessories for the 7 to 16 "tween" girl. Visit www.kenziekids.com or call 781-237-3666 (Wellesley).
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Winner of iParty Decorations
The Roberts Family of Central Mass won iParty Cinco de Mayo Decorations: $50 worth of decorations for their upcoming Mexican party! Some of the decorations are featured in bsp's iParty ad in our April issue.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Virtual Yard Sale: Post your Item for Sale, Town, Price, and Email
If you have a quality family item to sell (stroller, swingset, table/chair set, etc.), please POST A COMMENT here:
your item
town
price
email/phone (if you want).
Good luck! Let's reuse and recycle!
your item
town
price
email/phone (if you want).
Good luck! Let's reuse and recycle!
Our Yard Sale: Worth the Effort?
posted by Carrie Wattu, editor
a baystateparent of three girls (twins, age 6, and a 3rd grader, age 9)
My family had a yard sale yesterday. I would post pictures but I wouldn't want to scare you. We had a huge garbage bag filled with nude Barbies with matted hair (sad in so many ways...it felt very poetic). Also, I was so busy from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. that I did not have a second to snap any photos.
Have you found that the monetary profits really are not worth the long hours and labor of lifting, dragging, sorting, tagging etc.? Plus, the day before our sale I was running around making and posting signs around town until 10 p.m. I am literally sore in every muscle of my body today.
For me, the best part of our yard sale was the endorphins that were released from getting clutter out of the house. That was the high (certainly not wads of cash)!
Here's what else I found out about having a family yard sale:
1. It only sounds fun in theory...early-morning coffee and donuts with neighbors and friends, the kids making some extra money and setting up their tables, people you haven't seen a long time stopping by etc. You get over it quickly.I think I had a "fantasy" about hanging out with my friend, making change for all of our customers, as the kids set up little "stores" and sold their wares.
2. The work continues long after the sale is over. You have to lug everything to the street and make "FREE" signs for everything that does not sell as well as bag everything to donate to recycling centers and road-side donation boxes. I took many trips last night getting rid of all the stuff.
3. If you don't sell the items in the morning, you really lose steam. The last thing you want is for anything to re-enter your house (it's very amusing to me that an item tagged to sell for $10 at 9 a.m. suddenly becomes FREE and "Just take it" after a few hours).
4. The kids were fine with parting with their toys because each game, doll, etc...represented a dollar sign in their eyes. (This was surprising -- their willingness to part with everything -- makes me kind of happy that they don't really value "stuff" in a way. Stuff comes and goes. They are not entirely unsentimental though as their stuffed animals would never make it into the sale).
5. One of the best-sellers was bottled water! Many times we made $3 a customer selling water , more than we got for mint toys valued at over $50!
I felt kind of dirty though looking at all our stuff laying on blankets and makeshift clotheslines in the yard. It's all very personal. When we put the FREE sign out, we peeked out of our windows watching the cars pull over and fill their trunks with our discarded Christmases, birthdays and more. The kids would yell, "Someone's taking our Barbie house!" It felt strange.
When all was said and done, there's only one thing I don't feel good about: throwing away two mid-sized plastic toys (I just couldn't take searching for the tiny pieces and parts to make the toy complete, even though I knew that I had them somewhere). Everything else that we had dragged into our yard ended up getting reused and recycled.
So after a very busy day, I didn't even bother to count the profits (it was that insignificant, and we had good crowds too), but I realized that I will no longer feel guilty about not making extra money for our family by selling our stuff. Sure, I've ebayed and Craig's-listed it for big ticket items...that seems to work for us. But as far as getting .50 here and .50 there for a random toy or article of clothing, I'll pass (pass it on, that is).
What have yard sales been like for your family?
a baystateparent of three girls (twins, age 6, and a 3rd grader, age 9)
My family had a yard sale yesterday. I would post pictures but I wouldn't want to scare you. We had a huge garbage bag filled with nude Barbies with matted hair (sad in so many ways...it felt very poetic). Also, I was so busy from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. that I did not have a second to snap any photos.
Have you found that the monetary profits really are not worth the long hours and labor of lifting, dragging, sorting, tagging etc.? Plus, the day before our sale I was running around making and posting signs around town until 10 p.m. I am literally sore in every muscle of my body today.
For me, the best part of our yard sale was the endorphins that were released from getting clutter out of the house. That was the high (certainly not wads of cash)!
Here's what else I found out about having a family yard sale:
1. It only sounds fun in theory...early-morning coffee and donuts with neighbors and friends, the kids making some extra money and setting up their tables, people you haven't seen a long time stopping by etc. You get over it quickly.I think I had a "fantasy" about hanging out with my friend, making change for all of our customers, as the kids set up little "stores" and sold their wares.
2. The work continues long after the sale is over. You have to lug everything to the street and make "FREE" signs for everything that does not sell as well as bag everything to donate to recycling centers and road-side donation boxes. I took many trips last night getting rid of all the stuff.
3. If you don't sell the items in the morning, you really lose steam. The last thing you want is for anything to re-enter your house (it's very amusing to me that an item tagged to sell for $10 at 9 a.m. suddenly becomes FREE and "Just take it" after a few hours).
4. The kids were fine with parting with their toys because each game, doll, etc...represented a dollar sign in their eyes. (This was surprising -- their willingness to part with everything -- makes me kind of happy that they don't really value "stuff" in a way. Stuff comes and goes. They are not entirely unsentimental though as their stuffed animals would never make it into the sale).
5. One of the best-sellers was bottled water! Many times we made $3 a customer selling water , more than we got for mint toys valued at over $50!
I felt kind of dirty though looking at all our stuff laying on blankets and makeshift clotheslines in the yard. It's all very personal. When we put the FREE sign out, we peeked out of our windows watching the cars pull over and fill their trunks with our discarded Christmases, birthdays and more. The kids would yell, "Someone's taking our Barbie house!" It felt strange.
When all was said and done, there's only one thing I don't feel good about: throwing away two mid-sized plastic toys (I just couldn't take searching for the tiny pieces and parts to make the toy complete, even though I knew that I had them somewhere). Everything else that we had dragged into our yard ended up getting reused and recycled.
So after a very busy day, I didn't even bother to count the profits (it was that insignificant, and we had good crowds too), but I realized that I will no longer feel guilty about not making extra money for our family by selling our stuff. Sure, I've ebayed and Craig's-listed it for big ticket items...that seems to work for us. But as far as getting .50 here and .50 there for a random toy or article of clothing, I'll pass (pass it on, that is).
What have yard sales been like for your family?
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Winners of the inspirational book, "Become Aware," by bsp's Jan. 2009 mom who rocks
The winners of a complimentary copy of Dawn Garabedian-Weber's inspirational book, "Become Aware: A New Life Has Begun" are:
Rayna Terrell, Townsend
Kim Caldwell, Winchendon
Bonnie Mousseua, Auburn
Sorcha O'Sullivan Murphy, Auburn
Janice Poretsky, Boylston
Lisa King, North Brookfield
Jodie Hollister, Feeding Hills
Laura Richards, Framingham
Raina Aiello, Gardner
Melissa Kurtz, Holden
Aislinn Weaver, Milford
Dawn is a Rutland, Mass mom of five as well as baystateparent's first mom to be featured in our award-winning "mom rocks" series. Congratulations on your new book Dawn! You inspired us and thousands of moms in our magazine. Hope it continues!
Rayna Terrell, Townsend
Kim Caldwell, Winchendon
Bonnie Mousseua, Auburn
Sorcha O'Sullivan Murphy, Auburn
Janice Poretsky, Boylston
Lisa King, North Brookfield
Jodie Hollister, Feeding Hills
Laura Richards, Framingham
Raina Aiello, Gardner
Melissa Kurtz, Holden
Aislinn Weaver, Milford
Dawn is a Rutland, Mass mom of five as well as baystateparent's first mom to be featured in our award-winning "mom rocks" series. Congratulations on your new book Dawn! You inspired us and thousands of moms in our magazine. Hope it continues!
Monday, April 19, 2010
One-Day Event for Working Moms: Get $25 OFF with baystateparent Discount
Looks like a great day for moms...right before Mother's Day weekend...Hope to see you there!
baystateparent
Make plans to go to Detours&OnRamps, a one-day event focused on work/life balance, restarting a career, or making a career work for your family, on May 4, 2010 in Waltham, MA from 8:30am-3:30pm. With outstanding speakers, practical breakout sessions, and great opportunities for networking, it's a day you won't want to miss. Mention Baystate Parent to save $25 off the day's $125 registration fee (which covers sessions, meals, and a great "Goody Bag" of books, magazines, discounts, and more); simply enter "Baystate Parent" on the registration page where it asks "Where did you hear about us?" and you'll get a $25 credit within a day of registration. For a complete agenda, additional cities/dates, and for registration information, visit www.onrampsforum.com.
baystateparent
Make plans to go to Detours&OnRamps, a one-day event focused on work/life balance, restarting a career, or making a career work for your family, on May 4, 2010 in Waltham, MA from 8:30am-3:30pm. With outstanding speakers, practical breakout sessions, and great opportunities for networking, it's a day you won't want to miss. Mention Baystate Parent to save $25 off the day's $125 registration fee (which covers sessions, meals, and a great "Goody Bag" of books, magazines, discounts, and more); simply enter "Baystate Parent" on the registration page where it asks "Where did you hear about us?" and you'll get a $25 credit within a day of registration. For a complete agenda, additional cities/dates, and for registration information, visit www.onrampsforum.com.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Auditions for Adults and Kids May 2 and 4th
Like to sing? We just received this announcement for their Christmas show! Have fun! Carrie, editor
REVELS ANNOUNCES 40TH ANNIVERSARY “CHRISTMAS REVELS” CHORUS AUDITIONS FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN, MAY 2nd & MAY 4th at ST. JOHN’S CHURCH,
Adults and Children All!
Be a part of a very special “Christmas Revels” as we celebrate the solstice – and our 40th anniversary - with 16 performances at
Chorus Audition Schedule for Sunday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Location:
ADULTS:
7:00 - 9:30 pm BOTH NIGHTS (May 2 & May 4)
Adult auditions will follow a different format than in years past. We will schedule small groups of adults in 20-minute blocks, unlike the one-at-a-time format we have used for years, to hear how auditioners sing with one another. To schedule your appointment, contact Lynda Johnson at ljohnson@revels.org.
NOTE: Holding adult Christmas Revels auditions in the spring is also a change for us. Please help us spread the word!
CHILDREN 6-12 Years of Age:
Sunday, May 2; 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, May 4; 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Children's auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointment necessary. This year we are asking children to sing one of the following songs, unaccompanied: "Happy Birthday," "
About this year’s show: Set in Haddon Hall, an ancient Manor and the original setting of the very first Christmas Revels presented in 1971, the 2010 Christmas Revels will feature music, dance and folk plays from three separate periods in English history: medieval, Renaissance and Victorian.
Find out more about auditions and view the 2010 rehearsal and performance schedule at http://www.revels.org/get-involved/auditions/rehearsal-schedule/
(or) Details at www.revels.org.
Thank you!
Alan Casso
Marketing & Public Relations
Tea for Moms on Sunday, April 25
FYI Moms: baystateparent received this release today. Hope it can help someone out there! Best, Carrie, editor
Brain Aneurysm Foundation Hosts Afternoon Tea Fundraiser
Special Guest Gail Huff of WCVB-TV to Speak to Guests over Tea
Boston, MA – April 8, 2010 – The Brain Aneurysm Foundation will host an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Omni Parker House in downtown Boston. The fundraising event will celebrate the lives of brain aneurysm survivors while honoring the memory of those lost to brain aneurysms by supporting the mission of The Brain Aneurysm Foundation of increasing education, awareness and research that helps save lives by reducing the number of ruptured brain aneurysms.
WCVB-TV reporter Gail Huff will be a special guest of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation at the Afternoon Tea. Huff, a supporter of The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, was affected by cerebrovascular disease when her sister suffered a stroke as a young adult.
The Afternoon Tea will also feature a silent art auction, with pieces donated by a host of local artists who support the mission of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Among the artists donating pieces for the auction are Sara Demrow-Dent, an award-winning contemporary painter who works in acrylics, Dale Partiss Green, an award-winning landscape artist working in oils, Heather Proll Karp, a national-selling oil painter who is also a brain aneurysm survivor, Beverly Mitchell, an award-winning watercolor artist and many others.
Tickets to the event are $60. For tickets or more information, visit: http://www.bafound.org.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is the nation’s only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support, and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures. An estimated 3–6 million people in the U.S. have an unruptured brain aneurysm, a weak bulging on the wall of a brain artery, which can occur at any age. Annually, approximately 25,000 people in the U.S. suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm and of those that survive, only a third will not be impacted by disabilities.
In 2009, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation awarded over $145,000 in grants to institutions throughout the United States to support research that focuses on ways to improve outcomes for patients with brain aneurysms, including early detection advances, improved treatment and enhanced technology. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation also funds awareness information and education for emergency responders, hospital and clinic staff and the general population, and provides support to those affected by brain aneurysms and their families.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation relies on fundraising support from individuals and organizations to continue to fund education and research on reducing the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures, which ultimately saves lives.
About the Brain Aneurysm Foundation
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation was established in Boston, MA on August 19, 1994 as a public charity. The Brain Aneurysm Foundation is the nation’s only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing critical awareness, education, support and research funding to reduce the incidence of brain aneurysm ruptures.
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