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3rd Annual Blackstone Valley Youth Fishing Derby April 25th
Contact:
Contact
Jeff LeClaire
508-529-3901
finfeather@verizon.net
Jeannie Hebert
jhebert@blackstonevalley.org
508 234 9090 X106
Release Date: April 1, 2009
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce announces the 3rd Annual Blackstone Valley Youth Fishing Derby, Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m at the West Hill Park recreation area, Northbridge. A much anticipated family favorite event in the Valley, trophies and prizes, including 2 pairs of Red Sox tickets, will be awarded for many categories: the top six largest, first caught, smallest and tagged trout. Over 250 Trout will be stocked by the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife. Donation fee of $15.00 per youth (with family cap at $45.00) for ages 3-14 registering by April 12th includes a bag of tackle, an official derby T-shirt, live bait and a ticket to the cookout at noon. Limited to 250 youths who register, pre-registering is recommended!
The Youth Fishing Tournament kicks off the 5 month Blackstone Valley Trout Fishing Derby on West River from Upton to Uxbridge, 60 specially tagged trout will be available to be caught up until October 15th, each tag representing an additional prize donated by event sponsors. Visit www.BVFishingDerby.org to follow the progress throughout the summer.
"The Blackstone Valley Fishing Derby is an opportunity for families to get outdoors and enjoy the natural beauty that is the Blackstone Valley and create memories that will last a lifetime." says BVCC President Jeannie Hebert. "It's good Old Fashioned fun! The Chamber is proud to be a part of this classic event."
Jeff LeClaire of Fin & Feather Sports in Upton will once again organize the Derby, along with the support of the BV Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. "Over 200 children annually, whether beginners or more skilled in fishing, enjoy a great day of trout fishing on the river." LeClaire said. "It's also a great time for parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors to come together to fish and realize how lucky we are to live in the Blackstone Valley with stocked trout ponds and rivers and the great outdoors."
For more information, contact the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce at 508-234-9090 or Jeff LeClaire at Fin & Feather Sports - 508-529-3901. Visit www.bvfishingderby.org to volunteer, become a sponsor or to register for the event.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Mother's Day Weekend 2009: 11 Things to Do
Hi Moms,
In addition to our listings in the May print (and online issue) of baystateparent, we've found some more ways to make the most of Mother's Day weekend(read these unedited releases sent to us for more information). Have a good one, ladies, whatever you do.
Free Zoo Admission on May 10
Time of event: 10am-6pm
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Is there a better way to spend quality time with Mom? Bring the entire family to either Franklin Park or Stone Zoo for an enjoyable day. Mothers receive free admission on Mother's Day!
Moms FREE
$12 Adults
$10 Seniors
$7 Children
Phone number of event: 617-989-2005
E-mail address of event: bwardrop@zoonewengland.com
Web site for event: www.franklinparkzoo.org
Family Play Day On the Mothers' Walk
Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: in the Wharf District Parks on the Greenway
Kids, bring your moms...moms, bring your kids to a day of FREE family festivities on the Greenway.
Meet in the Wharf District Parks on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway at 10 AM for a recognition of caregivers and the unveiling of the Mothers' Walk wall.
The dedication will be followed by music and dance performances, jugglers and stilt walkers, a tour of Rose Kennedy's neighborhood, a family craft project, and a sneak peak of the soon-to-be-released Rose's Garden children's book.
Visit www.hellogreenway.org for a full schedule.
Bring a picnic lunch or dine at one of the local restaurants along the Greenway offering special menus for the day.
After the event on the Greenway, the celebration continues at the Volvo Ocean Race Village at Fan Pier with live entertainment and an oyster festival. And while you are across the channel, visit over 70 Fort Point Artists opening their studios as part of Art Walk the Fort Point Arts Community's Spring Open Studios Event.
Family Play Day is rain or shine; all festivities will be held under a tent. There will be limited seating available for the 10 a.m. Mothers' Walk wall unveiling on a first-come, first-served basis. The Greenway is fully accessible. For directions, information about parking, or the schedule for the day, visit our website www.hellogreenway.org.
Raising Funds For REAS
Local business to sponsor car wash
Sturbridge, MA - On Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The McCurdy Group is hosting a “win-win” community event. “We invite people to come by our office parking lot and, for a reasonable donation that will benefit the REAS Foundation, people can get their car washed, talk with a Sturbridge police officer about car seat safety and with a Sturbridge firefighter about fire safety for the home. A fire truck will be on hand, too, for the kids to enjoy.” The McCurdy Group parking lot is located at 511 Main St. Sturbridge (Fiskdale).
McCurdy, a local businessman and the owner of the Dennis McCurdy Insurance Agency and The McCurdy Group, believes the business community must be proactive in helping those in need. The Residential Energy Assistance for Seniors (REAS) Foundation, the beneficiaries of the event, has “reached beyond it initial focus of providing financial fuel assistance to seniors,” added McCurdy. In January of this year the foundation, in partnership with Southbridge Savings Bank, Hometown Bank, and the Publick House, established a fund for Sisley family whose home was destroyed by fire.
“The Foundation also inspired 10-year old J.T. Mills to 'pay it forward' by asking that friends and family who attended his birthday celebration make a donation to REAS instead. I believe he gifted over $250.00,” said McCurdy.
On Saturday, May 9, McCurdy and his staff is hoping to “wash cars non-stop” and raise a lot of money for REAS.
-#30-
Editor: Contact Dennis A. McCurdy directly at 508-347-0810.
Celebrate your mom (remember Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th) and spend the morning with her at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Avenue, on Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Begin with a gentle family hike to view the wildflowers in bloom. After the hike, moms will be invited to sit and relax on the deck while dad (or another adult) and the kids will make some special gifts just for mom. Appropriate for all ages. Wear shoes for walking. For more information and to register call 508 753-6087.
Singing in Spring
Music Worcester is pleased to present the Worcester Chorus in their spring concert - Sergei Rachmaninoff's Vespers, performed in the magnificent St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, on Saturday, May 9th from 8 - 10 p.m. Featuring the 100-voice Worcester Chorus with tenor soloist Thomas Cooley, this concert will be the farewell performance for Music Director Andrew Clark with the chorus. Tickets $25, $18 for students and are available online, by calling 508 754- 3231 or at the door.
Mother's Day at Belkin Family Lookout Farm in South Natick
www.lookoutfarm.com
89 Pleasant Street,
South Natick MA 01760
508-653-0653
Lookout Farm will be open every Saturday and Sunday starting May 9 from 10:00 - 5:00. Celebrate spring - visit us this weekend for Mother's Day and Bloomfest.
Happy Mother's Day - pay for the first admission and Mom will get in FREE. PLUS, all Moms will be given a FREE spring plant.
Join us this Saturday and Sunday for train rides through our flowering orchards, farm-themed Children's Play Area, caterpillar rides, hay pyramid, moon bounce and burlap maze.
Enjoy live children's entertainment shows at 12:00 and 2:00, face painting and our new Busy Bee Learning Center.
Celebrate Bloomfest at the Farm - our most beautiful time of year! Lookout Farm's apple and peach trees are alive with colorful pink and white spring blossoms. Bring your camera and spend the day surrounded by New England's natural beauty.
Enter our Lookout Farm photo contest. Submit your favorite shots of our beautiful farm and you could win a $200 gift certificate to a snazzy restaurant. Details are available at the Admission window.
Our new Greenhouse and Garden Center is open daily from 10:00 - 5:00 offering beautiful flowering plants, annuals, herbs and house plants. Start a vegetable garden this year! Both organic and conventional vegetable starter kits are available.
Come spend the day with us and you'll see just why Belkin Family Lookout Farm is #1 in Outdoor Family Fun!
"Come visit Apple Blossom Country and celebrate Mother's Day!"
This spring, it's time to visit Johnny Appleseed Country, our beautiful area of north central Massachusetts. Come see hillsides dotted with explosions of white. Drive the back roads and see where the apples come from in the area given its name by apple cultivator and peripatetic folk hero Johnny Appleseed.
Come see Sholan Farms in Leominster (birthplace of Johnny Appleseed), Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, or Carlson's Orchards in Harvard.
Peak blooming time is predicted to be around May 9 to 15 - but remember Mother Nature is never predictable. A rainstorm one day, a cool snap for a few days, and voila, the schedule changes!
While you're at it, check out the small-town apple festivals that dot the region - the Apple Blossom Festival at Sholan Farms (www.sholanfarms.com), on Pleasant Street in Leominster is on May 9th and celebrates the coming of spring with crafters, a marching band, rock, jazz band and bagpipe procession, and butterfly release. Or visit the Apple Blossom Festival also on May 9th (appleblossom@jumpinc.org) at Harvard Common, in Harvard, where fine arts and crafts, antiques, entertainment and more attract the crowds.
Mother's Day events include the whole weekend at Davis' Farmland (978-422-MOOO), in Sterling, where kids bring Mom for free Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Make Mom a necklace or watch her relax with a complimentary chair massage.
Spring, apple blossoms, Mother's Day - a perfect combination!
866-755-7439 or visitorinfo@worcester.org
Treat Mom to a Free Lunch at Canobie Lake Park on Mother's Day
SALEM, NH - All mothers who are accompanied by a paid child admission purchased at the Park on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th, will receive free admission to Canobie. Lunch for Mom is also free and will be served from noon to 3:00 P.M.
Special spring pricing is still in effect as well, and Canobie Lake Park is currently open on Saturdays and Sundays. The Park will be open daily beginning May 22nd. For more information and Park hours, visit canobie.com or call 603-893-3506.
# # #
With over 85 rides, games, shows and attractions, Canobie Lake Park is New England's premier destination for affordable family fun. Canobie Lake Park is located at exit 2 or 3 off Route 93 in Salem, New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.canobie.com.
My Mother—My Hero
A Memorable Mother’s Day Thanks to
Plimoth Plantation and Verona Salon
Plymouth, MA, Plimoth Plantation – May 1, 2009, - Cook up something deliciously fun for mom this Mother’s Day by treating her to a special celebration, as Plimoth Plantation presents the third annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10th, at 11:00 am. In addition to a tasty meal, and a unique kid-friendly craft program that moms will treasure, Mother’s Day at Plimoth Plantation includes Verona Salon’s big reveal of the “My Mother—My Hero Make-over Contest” winner!
“The Wampanoag Nation is a matriarchal society that values the many contributions women make to the life of their families and the community. And one of the reasons Plimoth Colony survived is that there were women here right from the start–mothers, wives and daring adventurers in their own right–who braved the ocean voyage and cared for their husbands and children,” said Ellie Donovan, Plimoth Plantation’s Acting Executive Director.
Last month Verona Salon called on local residents to describe why their mother was so special, by nominating them for the “My Mother—My Hero Make-over Contest.” Similar to a make-over television program, one lucky mom will “win” a well-deserved day of luxury: massage, facial, hair, manicure, pedicure and make up, courtesy of Verona Salon. In turn, her inner and outer beauty will be revealed to the world during Plimoth Plantation’s Mother’s Day Brunch, promptly at 11 am!
In addition to all the fun, tickets to Plimoth Plantation’s third annual Mother’s Day Brunch includes: museum admission; a self-guided tour of the world-renowned, 17th century, living history museum, and a delightful opportunity for children to create a memorable, hand-made gift for mom and grandma, too!
Space is limited so make reservations today and insure your front row seat at the big reveal! To make a reservation for Mother’s Day Brunch or for more information please call 508-746-1622, ext. 8365. Ticket prices are Adult: $35, Child: $21, Member: $17.95, Member Child: $9.95, by Thursday, May 7.
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Plimoth Plantation is a 17th-century living history museum located an hour south of Boston in Plymouth, (Exit 4, Route 3 south) and 20 minutes north of Cape Cod. The museum is a private, non-profit educational institution supported by admission fees, contributions, memberships, function sales and revenue from our dining programs/services and museum shops. Plimoth Plantation is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, The Federal Institute of Museums and Library Services, The National Endowment for the Humanities, private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. For more information visit: www.plimoth.org.
CELEBRATE MOTHERS DAY AT CLAYTIME in Worcester. SUNDAY MOTHER'S DAY MOM RECEIVES 50% OFF HER STUDIO FEE!!
Claytime Staff
email: claytime@townisp.com
phone: 508-798-9950
web: http://www.claytimestudio.com
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the 14th annual Draft Horse Plow Day. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 11am to 4pm at the historic Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm on Little’s Lane in Newbury, MA.
*Special notice - Our friend and farmer of 65 years, Dick Walsh, will be honored at the Plow Day with commendations from Senator Kennedy, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Trustees of Historic New England. Dick began his tenure at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in 1944, growing spinach for the war effort, and has been a fixture at the farm for 65 years. His photograph is attached.
Teams of draft horses and mules from throughout New England will participate in plowing demonstrations. Welcome the new resident pigs, Dave and Romeo and plant springtime seeds. Watch the shearing of the six resident sheep and learn how their wool is made into cloth. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, baby farm animals, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, and masonry demonstrations, children’s crafts and games. Listen (and dance) to New England fiddle music performed by E. J. Ouelette or watch a puppet show by the incomparable Martha Dana. The seventeenth century manor house will be open from 12-4 and is full of activities for families. A fresh lunch menu and cold drinks will be available. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children and free to Historic New England Members. For more information please call 978-462-2634.
The Plow Match continues a long tradition of work horses on the farm used to prepare the soil for spring planting. In the 1880s, brothers Edward Francis Little and Daniel Noyes Little imported draft horses by rail from Iowa to Newburyport. Trained at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, the horses were sold to other farms and coast guard stations.
About Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. We bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring the authentic New England experience from the seventeenth century to today. Historic New England owns and operates thirty-six historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. The organization shares the region's history through vast collections, publications, public programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England. For more information visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org.
Bethany Groff
North Shore Regional Site Manager
Historic New England
5 Little's Lane
Newbury, MA 01951
(978)462-2634
www.HistoricNewEngland.org
In addition to our listings in the May print (and online issue) of baystateparent, we've found some more ways to make the most of Mother's Day weekend(read these unedited releases sent to us for more information). Have a good one, ladies, whatever you do.
Free Zoo Admission on May 10
Time of event: 10am-6pm
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
Is there a better way to spend quality time with Mom? Bring the entire family to either Franklin Park or Stone Zoo for an enjoyable day. Mothers receive free admission on Mother's Day!
Moms FREE
$12 Adults
$10 Seniors
$7 Children
Phone number of event: 617-989-2005
E-mail address of event: bwardrop@zoonewengland.com
Web site for event: www.franklinparkzoo.org
Family Play Day On the Mothers' Walk
Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: in the Wharf District Parks on the Greenway
Kids, bring your moms...moms, bring your kids to a day of FREE family festivities on the Greenway.
Meet in the Wharf District Parks on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway at 10 AM for a recognition of caregivers and the unveiling of the Mothers' Walk wall.
The dedication will be followed by music and dance performances, jugglers and stilt walkers, a tour of Rose Kennedy's neighborhood, a family craft project, and a sneak peak of the soon-to-be-released Rose's Garden children's book.
Visit www.hellogreenway.org for a full schedule.
Bring a picnic lunch or dine at one of the local restaurants along the Greenway offering special menus for the day.
After the event on the Greenway, the celebration continues at the Volvo Ocean Race Village at Fan Pier with live entertainment and an oyster festival. And while you are across the channel, visit over 70 Fort Point Artists opening their studios as part of Art Walk the Fort Point Arts Community's Spring Open Studios Event.
Family Play Day is rain or shine; all festivities will be held under a tent. There will be limited seating available for the 10 a.m. Mothers' Walk wall unveiling on a first-come, first-served basis. The Greenway is fully accessible. For directions, information about parking, or the schedule for the day, visit our website www.hellogreenway.org.
Raising Funds For REAS
Local business to sponsor car wash
Sturbridge, MA - On Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., The McCurdy Group is hosting a “win-win” community event. “We invite people to come by our office parking lot and, for a reasonable donation that will benefit the REAS Foundation, people can get their car washed, talk with a Sturbridge police officer about car seat safety and with a Sturbridge firefighter about fire safety for the home. A fire truck will be on hand, too, for the kids to enjoy.” The McCurdy Group parking lot is located at 511 Main St. Sturbridge (Fiskdale).
McCurdy, a local businessman and the owner of the Dennis McCurdy Insurance Agency and The McCurdy Group, believes the business community must be proactive in helping those in need. The Residential Energy Assistance for Seniors (REAS) Foundation, the beneficiaries of the event, has “reached beyond it initial focus of providing financial fuel assistance to seniors,” added McCurdy. In January of this year the foundation, in partnership with Southbridge Savings Bank, Hometown Bank, and the Publick House, established a fund for Sisley family whose home was destroyed by fire.
“The Foundation also inspired 10-year old J.T. Mills to 'pay it forward' by asking that friends and family who attended his birthday celebration make a donation to REAS instead. I believe he gifted over $250.00,” said McCurdy.
On Saturday, May 9, McCurdy and his staff is hoping to “wash cars non-stop” and raise a lot of money for REAS.
-#30-
Editor: Contact Dennis A. McCurdy directly at 508-347-0810.
Celebrate your mom (remember Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th) and spend the morning with her at Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Avenue, on Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Begin with a gentle family hike to view the wildflowers in bloom. After the hike, moms will be invited to sit and relax on the deck while dad (or another adult) and the kids will make some special gifts just for mom. Appropriate for all ages. Wear shoes for walking. For more information and to register call 508 753-6087.
Singing in Spring
Music Worcester is pleased to present the Worcester Chorus in their spring concert - Sergei Rachmaninoff's Vespers, performed in the magnificent St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, on Saturday, May 9th from 8 - 10 p.m. Featuring the 100-voice Worcester Chorus with tenor soloist Thomas Cooley, this concert will be the farewell performance for Music Director Andrew Clark with the chorus. Tickets $25, $18 for students and are available online, by calling 508 754- 3231 or at the door.
Mother's Day at Belkin Family Lookout Farm in South Natick
www.lookoutfarm.com
89 Pleasant Street,
South Natick MA 01760
508-653-0653
Lookout Farm will be open every Saturday and Sunday starting May 9 from 10:00 - 5:00. Celebrate spring - visit us this weekend for Mother's Day and Bloomfest.
Happy Mother's Day - pay for the first admission and Mom will get in FREE. PLUS, all Moms will be given a FREE spring plant.
Join us this Saturday and Sunday for train rides through our flowering orchards, farm-themed Children's Play Area, caterpillar rides, hay pyramid, moon bounce and burlap maze.
Enjoy live children's entertainment shows at 12:00 and 2:00, face painting and our new Busy Bee Learning Center.
Celebrate Bloomfest at the Farm - our most beautiful time of year! Lookout Farm's apple and peach trees are alive with colorful pink and white spring blossoms. Bring your camera and spend the day surrounded by New England's natural beauty.
Enter our Lookout Farm photo contest. Submit your favorite shots of our beautiful farm and you could win a $200 gift certificate to a snazzy restaurant. Details are available at the Admission window.
Our new Greenhouse and Garden Center is open daily from 10:00 - 5:00 offering beautiful flowering plants, annuals, herbs and house plants. Start a vegetable garden this year! Both organic and conventional vegetable starter kits are available.
Come spend the day with us and you'll see just why Belkin Family Lookout Farm is #1 in Outdoor Family Fun!
"Come visit Apple Blossom Country and celebrate Mother's Day!"
This spring, it's time to visit Johnny Appleseed Country, our beautiful area of north central Massachusetts. Come see hillsides dotted with explosions of white. Drive the back roads and see where the apples come from in the area given its name by apple cultivator and peripatetic folk hero Johnny Appleseed.
Come see Sholan Farms in Leominster (birthplace of Johnny Appleseed), Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, or Carlson's Orchards in Harvard.
Peak blooming time is predicted to be around May 9 to 15 - but remember Mother Nature is never predictable. A rainstorm one day, a cool snap for a few days, and voila, the schedule changes!
While you're at it, check out the small-town apple festivals that dot the region - the Apple Blossom Festival at Sholan Farms (www.sholanfarms.com), on Pleasant Street in Leominster is on May 9th and celebrates the coming of spring with crafters, a marching band, rock, jazz band and bagpipe procession, and butterfly release. Or visit the Apple Blossom Festival also on May 9th (appleblossom@jumpinc.org) at Harvard Common, in Harvard, where fine arts and crafts, antiques, entertainment and more attract the crowds.
Mother's Day events include the whole weekend at Davis' Farmland (978-422-MOOO), in Sterling, where kids bring Mom for free Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Make Mom a necklace or watch her relax with a complimentary chair massage.
Spring, apple blossoms, Mother's Day - a perfect combination!
866-755-7439 or visitorinfo@worcester.org
Treat Mom to a Free Lunch at Canobie Lake Park on Mother's Day
SALEM, NH - All mothers who are accompanied by a paid child admission purchased at the Park on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th, will receive free admission to Canobie. Lunch for Mom is also free and will be served from noon to 3:00 P.M.
Special spring pricing is still in effect as well, and Canobie Lake Park is currently open on Saturdays and Sundays. The Park will be open daily beginning May 22nd. For more information and Park hours, visit canobie.com or call 603-893-3506.
# # #
With over 85 rides, games, shows and attractions, Canobie Lake Park is New England's premier destination for affordable family fun. Canobie Lake Park is located at exit 2 or 3 off Route 93 in Salem, New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.canobie.com.
My Mother—My Hero
A Memorable Mother’s Day Thanks to
Plimoth Plantation and Verona Salon
Plymouth, MA, Plimoth Plantation – May 1, 2009, - Cook up something deliciously fun for mom this Mother’s Day by treating her to a special celebration, as Plimoth Plantation presents the third annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10th, at 11:00 am. In addition to a tasty meal, and a unique kid-friendly craft program that moms will treasure, Mother’s Day at Plimoth Plantation includes Verona Salon’s big reveal of the “My Mother—My Hero Make-over Contest” winner!
“The Wampanoag Nation is a matriarchal society that values the many contributions women make to the life of their families and the community. And one of the reasons Plimoth Colony survived is that there were women here right from the start–mothers, wives and daring adventurers in their own right–who braved the ocean voyage and cared for their husbands and children,” said Ellie Donovan, Plimoth Plantation’s Acting Executive Director.
Last month Verona Salon called on local residents to describe why their mother was so special, by nominating them for the “My Mother—My Hero Make-over Contest.” Similar to a make-over television program, one lucky mom will “win” a well-deserved day of luxury: massage, facial, hair, manicure, pedicure and make up, courtesy of Verona Salon. In turn, her inner and outer beauty will be revealed to the world during Plimoth Plantation’s Mother’s Day Brunch, promptly at 11 am!
In addition to all the fun, tickets to Plimoth Plantation’s third annual Mother’s Day Brunch includes: museum admission; a self-guided tour of the world-renowned, 17th century, living history museum, and a delightful opportunity for children to create a memorable, hand-made gift for mom and grandma, too!
Space is limited so make reservations today and insure your front row seat at the big reveal! To make a reservation for Mother’s Day Brunch or for more information please call 508-746-1622, ext. 8365. Ticket prices are Adult: $35, Child: $21, Member: $17.95, Member Child: $9.95, by Thursday, May 7.
###
Plimoth Plantation is a 17th-century living history museum located an hour south of Boston in Plymouth, (Exit 4, Route 3 south) and 20 minutes north of Cape Cod. The museum is a private, non-profit educational institution supported by admission fees, contributions, memberships, function sales and revenue from our dining programs/services and museum shops. Plimoth Plantation is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate and receives support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, The Federal Institute of Museums and Library Services, The National Endowment for the Humanities, private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. For more information visit: www.plimoth.org.
CELEBRATE MOTHERS DAY AT CLAYTIME in Worcester. SUNDAY MOTHER'S DAY MOM RECEIVES 50% OFF HER STUDIO FEE!!
Claytime Staff
email: claytime@townisp.com
phone: 508-798-9950
web: http://www.claytimestudio.com
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the 14th annual Draft Horse Plow Day. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 9 from 11am to 4pm at the historic Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm on Little’s Lane in Newbury, MA.
*Special notice - Our friend and farmer of 65 years, Dick Walsh, will be honored at the Plow Day with commendations from Senator Kennedy, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Trustees of Historic New England. Dick began his tenure at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in 1944, growing spinach for the war effort, and has been a fixture at the farm for 65 years. His photograph is attached.
Teams of draft horses and mules from throughout New England will participate in plowing demonstrations. Welcome the new resident pigs, Dave and Romeo and plant springtime seeds. Watch the shearing of the six resident sheep and learn how their wool is made into cloth. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, baby farm animals, sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, and masonry demonstrations, children’s crafts and games. Listen (and dance) to New England fiddle music performed by E. J. Ouelette or watch a puppet show by the incomparable Martha Dana. The seventeenth century manor house will be open from 12-4 and is full of activities for families. A fresh lunch menu and cold drinks will be available. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children and free to Historic New England Members. For more information please call 978-462-2634.
The Plow Match continues a long tradition of work horses on the farm used to prepare the soil for spring planting. In the 1880s, brothers Edward Francis Little and Daniel Noyes Little imported draft horses by rail from Iowa to Newburyport. Trained at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, the horses were sold to other farms and coast guard stations.
About Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. We bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring the authentic New England experience from the seventeenth century to today. Historic New England owns and operates thirty-six historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. The organization shares the region's history through vast collections, publications, public programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England. For more information visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org.
Bethany Groff
North Shore Regional Site Manager
Historic New England
5 Little's Lane
Newbury, MA 01951
(978)462-2634
www.HistoricNewEngland.org
May 31 Houses in Worcester
Might make a nice Mother's Day present....
baystateparent
Worcester’s Best: a Collection of Inviting Houses
Preservation Worcester
Worcester, MA - In celebration of Preservation Worcester's fortieth anniversary, we will be hosting Worcester's Best: a Collection of Inviting Houses. Worcester's Best is a house tour featuring approximately nine of the most attractive homes it the city. It will be held on Sunday, May 31, between 11 AM and 4PM.
Our annual house tour is an important rite of spring for those who love architecture and design. This year's tour will be larger and more elegant than ever. We will feature a retrospective of the most popular homes that have graced our house tours over the past decades as well as a selection of inviting homes that have not yet been featured. Among tour properties is a mansion built in 1772 for one of Worcester's most prominent founding fathers. There will also a captivating contemporary ranch with art deco furnishings and furniture from the 1950s. Any celebratory Worcester tour would be remiss without a 3-decker. We will feature a charming 3-decker remodeled by a young couple for contemporary living. The tour provides a unique opportunity to browse through finely decorated homes of various styles of architecture in some of Worcester's most historic and prestigious neighborhoods.
Our tour will kick-off with a cocktail party - "Then and Now" - the night before that tour in two mansions in one of Worcester's historic districts. Food from the late 1960's will be featured in one house and current fare in the other. Reservations can also be made for lunch at the Worcester Club. Seating is limited and those attending the lunch will be able to tour that handsome and historic building. Lunch and cocktail party reservations must be made in advance.
Tour
$25 - advance sales
$30 - day of tour
(members receive a $5 discount)
Cocktail party - $40
Preservation Worcester's house tours attracts approximately 500 people. Tickets may be reserved in advance or purchased on the day of the event. For more information concerning tickets, please call 508-754-8760 or visit our website at www.preservationworcester.org.
Preservation Worcester is a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the buildings and sites that represent the culture, history and architecture of Worcester. The organization, comprised of concerned citizens, believes that promoting the cause of preservation and good urban design will encourage community pride in our cultural and architectural heritage as well as continued use of Worcester's valuable resources. Preservation Worcester works with neighborhood groups, developers, city departments, schools, and state and local historical commissions to support revitalization of unique and irreplaceable buildings and their neighborhoods.
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Worcester’s Best: a Collection of Inviting Houses
Preservation Worcester
Worcester, MA - In celebration of Preservation Worcester's fortieth anniversary, we will be hosting Worcester's Best: a Collection of Inviting Houses. Worcester's Best is a house tour featuring approximately nine of the most attractive homes it the city. It will be held on Sunday, May 31, between 11 AM and 4PM.
Our annual house tour is an important rite of spring for those who love architecture and design. This year's tour will be larger and more elegant than ever. We will feature a retrospective of the most popular homes that have graced our house tours over the past decades as well as a selection of inviting homes that have not yet been featured. Among tour properties is a mansion built in 1772 for one of Worcester's most prominent founding fathers. There will also a captivating contemporary ranch with art deco furnishings and furniture from the 1950s. Any celebratory Worcester tour would be remiss without a 3-decker. We will feature a charming 3-decker remodeled by a young couple for contemporary living. The tour provides a unique opportunity to browse through finely decorated homes of various styles of architecture in some of Worcester's most historic and prestigious neighborhoods.
Our tour will kick-off with a cocktail party - "Then and Now" - the night before that tour in two mansions in one of Worcester's historic districts. Food from the late 1960's will be featured in one house and current fare in the other. Reservations can also be made for lunch at the Worcester Club. Seating is limited and those attending the lunch will be able to tour that handsome and historic building. Lunch and cocktail party reservations must be made in advance.
Tour
$25 - advance sales
$30 - day of tour
(members receive a $5 discount)
Cocktail party - $40
Preservation Worcester's house tours attracts approximately 500 people. Tickets may be reserved in advance or purchased on the day of the event. For more information concerning tickets, please call 508-754-8760 or visit our website at www.preservationworcester.org.
Preservation Worcester is a private, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of the buildings and sites that represent the culture, history and architecture of Worcester. The organization, comprised of concerned citizens, believes that promoting the cause of preservation and good urban design will encourage community pride in our cultural and architectural heritage as well as continued use of Worcester's valuable resources. Preservation Worcester works with neighborhood groups, developers, city departments, schools, and state and local historical commissions to support revitalization of unique and irreplaceable buildings and their neighborhoods.
Meditation and Mindfulness for Mothers
We received this from the Holistic Moms Group. Sounds very helpful.
Carrie Wattu, editor
Tuesday May 12, 2009
6:30-8:30 pm
North Andover Library Community Room, 345 Main St. North Andover
Meditation and Mindfulness for Mothers
Led by Elizabeth Guilbeault of Seven Levels Coaching - http://www.sevenlevelscoaching.com/
Meditating does not have to mean disconnecting to the entire world and every thought in your head for hours at a time in order to find tranquility. You can find serenity and peace anywhere, anytime and meditate without effort anytime, anywhere. Come learn simple tools and techniques to re-connect with yourself through meditation. Meditation does not have to be hard or take hours - joins us as we explore meditation and how fun and easy it can be to re-connect with yourself, the earth, and your truth!
This is a free event. The Holistic Moms Network (www.holisticmoms.org) is a non-profit support and discussion network for parents with an interest in natural/holistic and alternative health and parenting. Our goal is to develop a thriving local community of holistic parents with a wide range of interests: non-toxic living, holistic healing, whole foods, natural childbirth, positive discipline, cloth diapering, living green, stress reduction, creating balance, organics.
For more information contact: holisticmomsnetwork@gmail.com
E-mail address of event: emcorchid@yahoo.com
Web site for event: www.holisticmoms.org
Carrie Wattu, editor
Tuesday May 12, 2009
6:30-8:30 pm
North Andover Library Community Room, 345 Main St. North Andover
Meditation and Mindfulness for Mothers
Led by Elizabeth Guilbeault of Seven Levels Coaching - http://www.sevenlevelscoaching.com/
Meditating does not have to mean disconnecting to the entire world and every thought in your head for hours at a time in order to find tranquility. You can find serenity and peace anywhere, anytime and meditate without effort anytime, anywhere. Come learn simple tools and techniques to re-connect with yourself through meditation. Meditation does not have to be hard or take hours - joins us as we explore meditation and how fun and easy it can be to re-connect with yourself, the earth, and your truth!
This is a free event. The Holistic Moms Network (www.holisticmoms.org) is a non-profit support and discussion network for parents with an interest in natural/holistic and alternative health and parenting. Our goal is to develop a thriving local community of holistic parents with a wide range of interests: non-toxic living, holistic healing, whole foods, natural childbirth, positive discipline, cloth diapering, living green, stress reduction, creating balance, organics.
For more information contact: holisticmomsnetwork@gmail.com
E-mail address of event: emcorchid@yahoo.com
Web site for event: www.holisticmoms.org
April 25 Grafton Spaghetti Supper and Concert
Read about the McCullough family of Sutton's cross-country eco-video project in the April 2009 issue of Bay State Parent. The family is holding a spaghetti supper and acoustic concert in Grafton.
Here's the scoop:
April 25, 2009
5:00pm-7:00pm dinner, 7:00pm concert
: Unitarian Universalist Church on Grafton Common
3 Grafton Common
Grafton, Massachusetts
: Spaghetti Supper and Acoustic Concert fundraiser for Our Renewable Nation, local family's cross-country eco-video series for kids. Come enjoy great food and music and support a great cause! The acoustic concert will feature singer-songwriters Katrin and Greg Hare.
Suggested donation $10 for the dinner, or $10 for the concert, or $15 for both
Phone number of event: (508) 865-2890
E-mail address of event: OurRenewableNation@gmail.com
Web site for event: www.OurRenewableNation.org
Here's the scoop:
April 25, 2009
5:00pm-7:00pm dinner, 7:00pm concert
: Unitarian Universalist Church on Grafton Common
3 Grafton Common
Grafton, Massachusetts
: Spaghetti Supper and Acoustic Concert fundraiser for Our Renewable Nation, local family's cross-country eco-video series for kids. Come enjoy great food and music and support a great cause! The acoustic concert will feature singer-songwriters Katrin and Greg Hare.
Suggested donation $10 for the dinner, or $10 for the concert, or $15 for both
Phone number of event: (508) 865-2890
E-mail address of event: OurRenewableNation@gmail.com
Web site for event: www.OurRenewableNation.org
April 18: Help Bob Bowes and His Family
To learn more about a local dad's extraodinary story, visit http://www.bobbowesbenefitfund.com/
Bob Bowes' fundraiser is this Saturday, April 18th.
baystateparent freelance writer, Amy Benoit of Rutland, tell us that she has heard that it's very well-planned. Among the prizes to be (silently) auctioned off are trips, gas grills and numerous baskets...totaling something like 129 tables of prizes.
The fundraiser will be at the Auburn Elks at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 each. Balloons are $10 (but we hear they have a minimum prize inside of $25). There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Items will be auctioned off items every 20 minutes...
More importantly, you will share in the inspirational story of Bob Bowes.
Bob Bowes' fundraiser is this Saturday, April 18th.
baystateparent freelance writer, Amy Benoit of Rutland, tell us that she has heard that it's very well-planned. Among the prizes to be (silently) auctioned off are trips, gas grills and numerous baskets...totaling something like 129 tables of prizes.
The fundraiser will be at the Auburn Elks at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 each. Balloons are $10 (but we hear they have a minimum prize inside of $25). There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Items will be auctioned off items every 20 minutes...
More importantly, you will share in the inspirational story of Bob Bowes.
Dress for Success Worcester to Open
Dress For Success-Worcester
New Boutique Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, May 7, 2009 12:30—1:30pm
484 Main Street, Suite 110—Denholm Building
Worcester, MA 01608
Open House to the Public 4:30—6:30p.m.
www.dressforsuccess.com/worcester
New Boutique Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, May 7, 2009 12:30—1:30pm
484 Main Street, Suite 110—Denholm Building
Worcester, MA 01608
Open House to the Public 4:30—6:30p.m.
www.dressforsuccess.com/worcester
April 21: Kids Cooking Class in Concord
April 21, 2009
Time of event: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location and address of the event: Verrill Farm
11 Wheeler Road
Concord, MA
Brief Description of Event: Verrill Farm Chef Kevin Carey teaches a hands on class. Kids will prepare several dishes, eating some of their creations during class and taking the rest home.
Cost of Event: $20 per student. Registration & pre-payment required.
Phone number of event: 978.369.4494
E-mail address of event: info@verrillfarm.com
Web site for event: www.verrillfarm.com
Time of event: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location and address of the event: Verrill Farm
11 Wheeler Road
Concord, MA
Brief Description of Event: Verrill Farm Chef Kevin Carey teaches a hands on class. Kids will prepare several dishes, eating some of their creations during class and taking the rest home.
Cost of Event: $20 per student. Registration & pre-payment required.
Phone number of event: 978.369.4494
E-mail address of event: info@verrillfarm.com
Web site for event: www.verrillfarm.com
Opening Day 2009 at Davis Farmland!
Our friends at Davis Farmland sent us this information regarding their Opening Day 2009 this Thursday!
Thursday, April 16th
Davis' Farmland
145 Redstone Hill Dr.
Sterling, MA 01564
9 a.m.
Opening day on the farm!! Come spend family time with the kids petting, feeding and learning about endangered famr animals. We have reptiles, llamas, donkeys, horses, and MUCH more! Ride a pony and take a hay ride to the back pastures! There is ALWAYS something new to learn and discover! 1/2 price after 2pm. Also check your local libraries for discount cards!
Members: Free; Guests of members: $9.95 each (up to 6 people); Anyone 2-59: $13.95; Under 2: Free; Seniors 60+: $10.95
978-422-6666
davisfarmland.com
Additional Comments: We do close for rainy weather. The weather decisions are made by 8am every morning. Please call before leaving!
Thursday, April 16th
Davis' Farmland
145 Redstone Hill Dr.
Sterling, MA 01564
9 a.m.
Opening day on the farm!! Come spend family time with the kids petting, feeding and learning about endangered famr animals. We have reptiles, llamas, donkeys, horses, and MUCH more! Ride a pony and take a hay ride to the back pastures! There is ALWAYS something new to learn and discover! 1/2 price after 2pm. Also check your local libraries for discount cards!
Members: Free; Guests of members: $9.95 each (up to 6 people); Anyone 2-59: $13.95; Under 2: Free; Seniors 60+: $10.95
978-422-6666
davisfarmland.com
Additional Comments: We do close for rainy weather. The weather decisions are made by 8am every morning. Please call before leaving!
May 7th Friendlys in Leominster
We received this benefit information for the Tyler Foundation.
May 7, 2009
Friendly's, 482 N. Main Street, Leominster (next to Staples), MA, 5 - 8 p.m.
Help us raise money and awareness for the Tyler Foundation by getting together with your friends and family and helping yourself to some great food!
A portion of all the sales from 5-8pm will be donated directly to the Tyler Foundation. We will also be raffling off some youth size red sox t-shirts.
The Tyler Foundation is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for families affected by epilepsy. The Tyler Foundation provides financial support to families' of children with epilepsy that are being treated at Boston Children's Hospital and UMASS Medical Center.
978-537-9787
E-mail: tylerfoundation@yahoo.com
www.tylerfoundation.org
May 7, 2009
Friendly's, 482 N. Main Street, Leominster (next to Staples), MA, 5 - 8 p.m.
Help us raise money and awareness for the Tyler Foundation by getting together with your friends and family and helping yourself to some great food!
A portion of all the sales from 5-8pm will be donated directly to the Tyler Foundation. We will also be raffling off some youth size red sox t-shirts.
The Tyler Foundation is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for families affected by epilepsy. The Tyler Foundation provides financial support to families' of children with epilepsy that are being treated at Boston Children's Hospital and UMASS Medical Center.
978-537-9787
E-mail: tylerfoundation@yahoo.com
www.tylerfoundation.org
Gymnastics Open House: April 22
Looking for some April vacation fun? Here's some news baystateparent received from Over the Top in Worcester:
Over the Top is opening its doors to new friends on Wednesday, April 22nd with FREE mini trial classes at 1pm, 1:30pm & 2pm to introduce new students to their progressive program. No prior experience is necessary and these trial classes are open to boys and girls ages 5+.
For preschool friends, they're offering a free trial class at 10am, also on April 22nd. Participants will be introduced to basic tumbling skills and gymnastics equipment in a fun, fast paced environment.
These classes are FREE and there is absolutely no obligation to sign up A parent or guardian's signature is required in order to participate.
Carrie Arbuckle
Over the Top Gymnastics Academy
508-752-7676
info@overthetopgym.org
Over the Top is opening its doors to new friends on Wednesday, April 22nd with FREE mini trial classes at 1pm, 1:30pm & 2pm to introduce new students to their progressive program. No prior experience is necessary and these trial classes are open to boys and girls ages 5+.
For preschool friends, they're offering a free trial class at 10am, also on April 22nd. Participants will be introduced to basic tumbling skills and gymnastics equipment in a fun, fast paced environment.
These classes are FREE and there is absolutely no obligation to sign up A parent or guardian's signature is required in order to participate.
Carrie Arbuckle
Over the Top Gymnastics Academy
508-752-7676
info@overthetopgym.org
May 2 Family Sing Along in Framingham
May 2, 2009
11:00 am
Family Sing-along with David Polansky.
Performing Arts Center of MetroWest, 140 Pearl Street, Framingham, MA
Adults: $8.00
Children 12 and under: $6.00
Sr. Citizens 65 and older: $7.00
(508) 875-5554
pac@pacmetrowest.org
www.pacmetrowest.org
Energy Drink from Girls' Night Out
Some of you have inquired about the Zrii energy drink that baystateparent gave away at our Girls' Night Out on March 31st.
Here's the info:
www.2633672.MyZrii.com
Jenn Karofsky: 1-617-947-9300.
Thanks!
Here's the info:
www.2633672.MyZrii.com
Jenn Karofsky: 1-617-947-9300.
Thanks!
Monday, April 6, 2009
baystateparent on the run
Hi Everyone,
Have you seen our April issue in print? OK. Who is in for running your first 5K (or your first in a long time)?
Personally, I have been meaning to get back into running for over 8 years, so I am really going to take advantage of the opportunity to get back out there
with baystateparent coach, Westborough mom of four and 11-time marathon runner, Trish Reske. Trish is going to e-mail us a plan starting on April 27.
If you are interested in learning how to run or running your first 5K, please e-mail me at editor@baystateparent.com. We'll get all of our e-mails together, give them to Trish and she'll send us out a weekly plan.
Plus, we can ask her for tips or suggestions.
Then on June 20th, we'll all meet in Hopkinton to run the Sharon Timlin 5K at 9 a.m. Please register for the race as soon as you can: sharontimlinrace.org.
It will be fun to meet in Hopkinton as a group, raise money for a great cause - ALS -
and run for ourselves again (or for the first time!).
Register http://www.sharontimlinrace.org/!!!!! It's 3.1 miles. We can all do it.
Have you seen our April issue in print? OK. Who is in for running your first 5K (or your first in a long time)?
Personally, I have been meaning to get back into running for over 8 years, so I am really going to take advantage of the opportunity to get back out there
with baystateparent coach, Westborough mom of four and 11-time marathon runner, Trish Reske. Trish is going to e-mail us a plan starting on April 27.
If you are interested in learning how to run or running your first 5K, please e-mail me at editor@baystateparent.com. We'll get all of our e-mails together, give them to Trish and she'll send us out a weekly plan.
Plus, we can ask her for tips or suggestions.
Then on June 20th, we'll all meet in Hopkinton to run the Sharon Timlin 5K at 9 a.m. Please register for the race as soon as you can: sharontimlinrace.org.
It will be fun to meet in Hopkinton as a group, raise money for a great cause - ALS -
and run for ourselves again (or for the first time!).
Register http://www.sharontimlinrace.org/!!!!! It's 3.1 miles. We can all do it.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Win Sesame Street Live Tickets from baystateparent: Boston April 24 - 26
Click "Enter our Contests" at baystateparent.com to win a family four-pack of Sesame Street Live tickets!
“ELMO MAKES MUSIC”
Fun & Furry Musicians Arrive in Boston on April 24
BOSTON – Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other—monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” at Agganis Arena at Boston University from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. Tickets for all seven performances are on sale now!
Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover ‘instruments’ they never knew existed…rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.
Like television’s Sesame Street, each Sesame Street Live production features timeless lessons for all ages. Through the razzle-dazzle of this musical Broadway-quality musical production, children learn about patience, acceptance and teamwork. The universal appeal of a Sesame Street Live production continues long after preschool. Adults will appreciate the high-tech stagecraft, cleverly written scripts, and music they’ll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as “The Hustle,” “You Should Be Dancing” and “Rockin’ Robin.” “Elmo Makes Music” features nearly two dozen songs, including classics that children will love to sing along with such as “C Is for Cookie” and “The Alphabet Song.”
What: Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music"
When: Friday April 24 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. (*Opening Night Discount)
Saturday April 25 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Sunday April 26 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Agganis Arena at Boston University
925 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Tickets: $15 and $20. A limited number of $29 Premium seats and $37 Gold Circle seats are also available. *Opening Night, all seats (excluding Premium/Gold Circle) are $12. A facility fee of $1.50 will be added to all ticket prices. Additional fees and discounts may apply. For more information, call 617-358-7000. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 432-5437
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: 3-in-1 High Chairs
Units: About 24,000
Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.
Hazard: The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a seat back detaching and child falling out, resulting in a skull fracture.
Description: This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster(tm), which converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the product's packaging.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09160.html
baystateparent On the Run
Hi Everyone,
Have you seen our April issue in print? OK. Who is in for running your first 5K (or your first in a long time)?
Personally, I have been meaning to get back into running for over 8 years, so I am really going to take advantage of the opportunity to get back out there
with baystateparent coach, Westborough mom of four and 11-time marathon runner, Trish Reske. Trish is going to e-mail us a plan starting on April 27.
If you are interested in learning how to run or running your first 5K, please e-mail me at editor@baystateparent.com. We'll get all of our e-mails together, give them to Trish and she'll send us out a weekly plan.
Plus, we can ask her for tips or suggestions.
Then on June 20th, we'll all meet in Hopkinton to run the Sharon Timlin 5K at 9 a.m. Please register for the race as soon as you can: sharontimlinrace.org.
It will be fun to meet in Hopkinton as a group, raise money for a great cause - ALS -
and run for ourselves again (or for the first time!).
Register!!!!!
Have you seen our April issue in print? OK. Who is in for running your first 5K (or your first in a long time)?
Personally, I have been meaning to get back into running for over 8 years, so I am really going to take advantage of the opportunity to get back out there
with baystateparent coach, Westborough mom of four and 11-time marathon runner, Trish Reske. Trish is going to e-mail us a plan starting on April 27.
If you are interested in learning how to run or running your first 5K, please e-mail me at editor@baystateparent.com. We'll get all of our e-mails together, give them to Trish and she'll send us out a weekly plan.
Plus, we can ask her for tips or suggestions.
Then on June 20th, we'll all meet in Hopkinton to run the Sharon Timlin 5K at 9 a.m. Please register for the race as soon as you can: sharontimlinrace.org.
It will be fun to meet in Hopkinton as a group, raise money for a great cause - ALS -
and run for ourselves again (or for the first time!).
Register!!!!!
Egg Hunt Sat. April 4 in Charlton!
There will be an Easter egg hunt at Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary in Charlton, MA on Saturday, April 4 (rain date April 5). It will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is only $10 per family! 5,400 eggs to be found on the trails! Live animals, face painting, refreshments, and a great day of fun for the whole family!
Come join us!
Addtional Info: http://www.capenhill.org/events.html
Come join us!
Addtional Info: http://www.capenhill.org/events.html
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Girls' Night Out Winners!
Thanks ladies (and two guys!) for coming to our Girls' Night Out at Tush Denim in Worcester last night. We had over 50 people join us for drinks and snacks from Block 5, Bocado and Mezcal.
baystateparent giveaways included cookies from Wicked Good Cookies with our February cover on them (pictured below. yes, that's a cookie!). Thank you Wicked Good Cookies in Boylston (wickedgoodcookies.com)!
We also gave away:
A funky pocketbook with scratch tickets donated by baystateparent: Valued at $25
Cinzia Sunglasses (valued at $140) with case and two tickets to Six Flaggs ($80 value)
A family four-pack to Foothills Theater to see Rapunzel over April vacation (A $40 value)
A sample of an energy drink from Framingham mom: Zrii.
A stack of DVDs for mom with snacks
Gold's Gym one-month memberships
Massages
and more!
And the winners were:
Tricia Gervasi, Auburn
Kris Castagnetti, West Boylston
Jeanne Brown, Wayland
Jamie Marrone, West Boylston
Amy Rodriguez, Belmont
Kristen Menhall, Grafton
See you at the next party!
baystateparent giveaways included cookies from Wicked Good Cookies with our February cover on them (pictured below. yes, that's a cookie!). Thank you Wicked Good Cookies in Boylston (wickedgoodcookies.com)!
We also gave away:
A funky pocketbook with scratch tickets donated by baystateparent: Valued at $25
Cinzia Sunglasses (valued at $140) with case and two tickets to Six Flaggs ($80 value)
A family four-pack to Foothills Theater to see Rapunzel over April vacation (A $40 value)
A sample of an energy drink from Framingham mom: Zrii.
A stack of DVDs for mom with snacks
Gold's Gym one-month memberships
Massages
and more!
And the winners were:
Tricia Gervasi, Auburn
Kris Castagnetti, West Boylston
Jeanne Brown, Wayland
Jamie Marrone, West Boylston
Amy Rodriguez, Belmont
Kristen Menhall, Grafton
See you at the next party!
Egg Hunt: April 6 - 10 Brookline, Hingham and Wellesley
Magic Beans let us know about their golden egg hunt. Check it out:
Beginning on April 6, 2009, Magic Beans will be holding their third annual Golden Egg Hunt. This event has quickly become a favorite among the families in Brookline, Hingham and Wellesley, the Egg Hunt will be taking place in all three communities.
Each day, a golden egg is hidden somewhere near each store. A photo clue is posted to the Magic Beans website each morning, and the page is updated as soon as the egg is turned in. Each egg can be redeemed for a $5 gift certificate to Magic Beans.
This year Magic Beans is delighted to be partnering with Disney as part of the hunt. When an egg is redeemed the “finder” will not only receive $5 dollars but a free Disney DVD.
The egg hunt will go through Friday April 10th.
Magic Beans is Boston’s favorite toy and baby gear store. They have three locations, one in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, one at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham, and one at Linden Square in Wellesley. For more information, contact Rosie Mattio at rosie@mbeans.com.
Beginning on April 6, 2009, Magic Beans will be holding their third annual Golden Egg Hunt. This event has quickly become a favorite among the families in Brookline, Hingham and Wellesley, the Egg Hunt will be taking place in all three communities.
Each day, a golden egg is hidden somewhere near each store. A photo clue is posted to the Magic Beans website each morning, and the page is updated as soon as the egg is turned in. Each egg can be redeemed for a $5 gift certificate to Magic Beans.
This year Magic Beans is delighted to be partnering with Disney as part of the hunt. When an egg is redeemed the “finder” will not only receive $5 dollars but a free Disney DVD.
The egg hunt will go through Friday April 10th.
Magic Beans is Boston’s favorite toy and baby gear store. They have three locations, one in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, one at the Derby Street Shoppes in Hingham, and one at Linden Square in Wellesley. For more information, contact Rosie Mattio at rosie@mbeans.com.
April 4: Wedding dress sale!
Saturday, April 4th
10am to 2 pm
6 West Central Street
Natick, MA
(At the intersection of Route 27 and Route 135)
Second Chances, a Natick-based thrift store benefiting Greyhound Friends, will host a spectacular wedding dress sale on April 4th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event will help future brides make their dream come true by offering affordable gowns, proving the economy doesn’t have to spoil everyone’s party. The sale will allow brides to find a beautiful gown, manage their wedding budget and support a terrific cause at the same time.
Free. 508-817-6706 or www.greyhound.org
10am to 2 pm
6 West Central Street
Natick, MA
(At the intersection of Route 27 and Route 135)
Second Chances, a Natick-based thrift store benefiting Greyhound Friends, will host a spectacular wedding dress sale on April 4th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event will help future brides make their dream come true by offering affordable gowns, proving the economy doesn’t have to spoil everyone’s party. The sale will allow brides to find a beautiful gown, manage their wedding budget and support a terrific cause at the same time.
Free. 508-817-6706 or www.greyhound.org
Parents Night Out to benefit Ayer Education Foundation
Thursday, April 16, 2009
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
130 Sandy Pond Road, Groton, MA
Parents Night Out to Learn the history of the famous Shanklin Music Hall Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. The Shanklin Music Hall's Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ was created in 1930 for Boston's Metropolitan Theatre (now the Wang Center). It was designed to take the place of an entire orchestra. Hosted by local entrepreneur, engineer and music enthusiast, Garrett Shanklin, the talk will include a tour of the theater and a live concert. Reservations including a $15 donation should be made by April 9th. All proceeds will benefit the AEF http://www.ayer.k12.ma.us/uploads/comm_ed/Shanklin_Flyer.pdf.
A $15 donation per person to the Ayer Education Foundation.
978-772-8600 ext. 402
E-mail: prussell@ayer.k12.ma.us
www.ayer.k12.ma.us/uploads/comm_ed/Shanklin_Flyer.pdf
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
130 Sandy Pond Road, Groton, MA
Parents Night Out to Learn the history of the famous Shanklin Music Hall Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. The Shanklin Music Hall's Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ was created in 1930 for Boston's Metropolitan Theatre (now the Wang Center). It was designed to take the place of an entire orchestra. Hosted by local entrepreneur, engineer and music enthusiast, Garrett Shanklin, the talk will include a tour of the theater and a live concert. Reservations including a $15 donation should be made by April 9th. All proceeds will benefit the AEF http://www.ayer.k12.ma.us/uploads/comm_ed/Shanklin_Flyer.pdf.
A $15 donation per person to the Ayer Education Foundation.
978-772-8600 ext. 402
E-mail: prussell@ayer.k12.ma.us
www.ayer.k12.ma.us/uploads/comm_ed/Shanklin_Flyer.pdf
Mohegan Sun Bus Trip
baystateparent applauds Worcester's Why Me and Sherry's House for bringing some sunshine into the lives of families whose children have cancer. If any of you are looking for some sun yourselves, check out their bus trip on Sat., April 25 (moms and dads only!)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
1:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Casino
Mohegan Sun Bus Trip. Departs from Sherry's House (1152 Pleasant St. Worcester) at 1:00 PM and Oxford Rite Aid (Route 12) at 1:30 PM. Includes $15 food voucher and three $5 gaming vouchers.
$35 per person
508-757-7734
E-mail address of event: pmondino@whyme.org
Web site for event: www.whyme.org
All proceeds to benefit Why Me & Sherry's House, a nonprofit organization providing emotional and financial support to families of children with cancer.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
1:00 PM
Mohegan Sun Casino
Mohegan Sun Bus Trip. Departs from Sherry's House (1152 Pleasant St. Worcester) at 1:00 PM and Oxford Rite Aid (Route 12) at 1:30 PM. Includes $15 food voucher and three $5 gaming vouchers.
$35 per person
508-757-7734
E-mail address of event: pmondino@whyme.org
Web site for event: www.whyme.org
All proceeds to benefit Why Me & Sherry's House, a nonprofit organization providing emotional and financial support to families of children with cancer.
$15 Workshops April and May in Charlton
Hi parents,
We liked the sound of these Charlton workshops if any of you are getting married or involved in weddings. We also thought some of the skills could be applied to baby showers, birthdays, graduations, First Communions, etc. Come on. Haven't you always wanted to learn how to make a proper bow?
Carrie Wattu, editor
Local Bride-to-Be Offers Budget-Friendly Wedding Workshops
A fairytale wedding with all the bells and whistles is a dream come true for most women. So when current economic woes threatened to cut into bride-to-be Dezeree Delanski’s wedding plans, she refused to scale back. Instead she fought back - with creativity. Dezeree discovered a way to keep the impressive details that define a fabulous wedding, and still stay on budget. And now she will share her creative talents in a series of four upcoming budget-friendly workshops.
“I want brides to know they can still have it all, even if money is tight. Many of the finishing touches that are so important to a wedding can easily become do-it-yourself projects without the expense of hiring out,” she said, adding: “Not only will brides save a bundle of money, the projects are a memorable and fun joint effort!”
Dezeree will host a series of unique “Brides on a Budget” workshops on designated Sunday afternoons in April and May at Charlton Mills (the box factory), Route 20 in Charlton. Pre registration is required. Call (508)-248-7976 to reserve a spot!
April 19: Wedding Shower Ideas 1 to 4 p.m.
A potpourri of ideas to host a sensational shower. Participants will learn the basics in arranging flowers for keepsake bouquets and shower table centerpieces. Workshop will include tips to create memorable shower favors and utilize unique packaging ideas. Learn how to stage the wedding shower scene with theme decorations and more!
April 26: Favor and Place Card Ideas 2 to 4 p.m.
Yes you CAN afford impressive wedding favors. Workshop offers ideas for clever and creative projects you and your bridesmaids can craft yourselves. Participants will also learn how to make exciting and exceptional place cards.
May 17: Card Boxes 2 to 4 p.m.
Discover how to assemble and decorate a gorgeous presentation box to accept the bride and groom’s wedding cards. Both simple and ornate designs will be explored during this fun workshop.
May 24: Gift Wrapping and Bow Making 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn the tricks to turning out professional quality bows for packaging and decorating. Bow instruction will include fashioning fantastic church pew bows, decorative reception bows, as well as gift box bows to wrap it all up in style.
Workshop fee is $15 per project, and includes materials to make a project to take home. Bridesmaids and or family members and friends are welcome to “pair up” and work on a single project together for one fee. Participants can register for any or all of the classes. Pre registration is preferred as there will be limited enrollment. Call (508)-248-7976 to reserve a spot!
We liked the sound of these Charlton workshops if any of you are getting married or involved in weddings. We also thought some of the skills could be applied to baby showers, birthdays, graduations, First Communions, etc. Come on. Haven't you always wanted to learn how to make a proper bow?
Carrie Wattu, editor
Local Bride-to-Be Offers Budget-Friendly Wedding Workshops
A fairytale wedding with all the bells and whistles is a dream come true for most women. So when current economic woes threatened to cut into bride-to-be Dezeree Delanski’s wedding plans, she refused to scale back. Instead she fought back - with creativity. Dezeree discovered a way to keep the impressive details that define a fabulous wedding, and still stay on budget. And now she will share her creative talents in a series of four upcoming budget-friendly workshops.
“I want brides to know they can still have it all, even if money is tight. Many of the finishing touches that are so important to a wedding can easily become do-it-yourself projects without the expense of hiring out,” she said, adding: “Not only will brides save a bundle of money, the projects are a memorable and fun joint effort!”
Dezeree will host a series of unique “Brides on a Budget” workshops on designated Sunday afternoons in April and May at Charlton Mills (the box factory), Route 20 in Charlton. Pre registration is required. Call (508)-248-7976 to reserve a spot!
April 19: Wedding Shower Ideas 1 to 4 p.m.
A potpourri of ideas to host a sensational shower. Participants will learn the basics in arranging flowers for keepsake bouquets and shower table centerpieces. Workshop will include tips to create memorable shower favors and utilize unique packaging ideas. Learn how to stage the wedding shower scene with theme decorations and more!
April 26: Favor and Place Card Ideas 2 to 4 p.m.
Yes you CAN afford impressive wedding favors. Workshop offers ideas for clever and creative projects you and your bridesmaids can craft yourselves. Participants will also learn how to make exciting and exceptional place cards.
May 17: Card Boxes 2 to 4 p.m.
Discover how to assemble and decorate a gorgeous presentation box to accept the bride and groom’s wedding cards. Both simple and ornate designs will be explored during this fun workshop.
May 24: Gift Wrapping and Bow Making 2 to 4 p.m.
Learn the tricks to turning out professional quality bows for packaging and decorating. Bow instruction will include fashioning fantastic church pew bows, decorative reception bows, as well as gift box bows to wrap it all up in style.
Workshop fee is $15 per project, and includes materials to make a project to take home. Bridesmaids and or family members and friends are welcome to “pair up” and work on a single project together for one fee. Participants can register for any or all of the classes. Pre registration is preferred as there will be limited enrollment. Call (508)-248-7976 to reserve a spot!
Free Concert in Winchester
Monday, April 13, 2009
Winchester Community Music School
407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890
7:30 p.m.
Winchester Community Music School faculty recital featuring Bolivian pianist Jorge Andres Ibáñez with guest artists Luis Antonio Ibáñez, violin and Deborah Welsh Ibáñez, percussion. The concert will feature solo piano and chamber works written by Ibáñez.
Free Admission and Open to the Public
For information, call 781-721-2950 or www.winchestermusic.org
Winchester Community Music School
407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890
7:30 p.m.
Winchester Community Music School faculty recital featuring Bolivian pianist Jorge Andres Ibáñez with guest artists Luis Antonio Ibáñez, violin and Deborah Welsh Ibáñez, percussion. The concert will feature solo piano and chamber works written by Ibáñez.
Free Admission and Open to the Public
For information, call 781-721-2950 or www.winchestermusic.org
Free Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Workshop
Tuesday, April 28th, 6-8 p.m.: Labor of Love Workshop
Page Chiropractic, 27 E. Main St., Webster, MA
Come out for a night of fun and relaxation. A free workshop will help you to learn useful movements and tools for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Meet other expectant moms and have your questions answered. Sponsored by Maternal Goddess Doula Services (http://www.maternalgoddessdoula.com) and Page Chiropractic (http://www.pagechiro.com). To register, please call: 508-943-8895 or 508-245-5301.
Shelly Taft
Birth and Postpartum Doula
http://www.maternalgoddessdoula.com
Page Chiropractic, 27 E. Main St., Webster, MA
Come out for a night of fun and relaxation. A free workshop will help you to learn useful movements and tools for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Meet other expectant moms and have your questions answered. Sponsored by Maternal Goddess Doula Services (http://www.maternalgoddessdoula.com) and Page Chiropractic (http://www.pagechiro.com). To register, please call: 508-943-8895 or 508-245-5301.
Shelly Taft
Birth and Postpartum Doula
http://www.maternalgoddessdoula.com
Worcester La Leche League
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
The Worcester La Leche League will be holding its monthly day meeting from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the Phelan Center on Pleasant St. in Worcester, MA
A support group for mothers-to-be and mothers who are planning to or are already breastfeeding their babies. They offer support, information and problem solving based on experiences and research. They welcome women of all backgrounds and in all stages of breastfeeding who wish to share their experiences or are seeking support. Babies/Kids welcome. View their website at: http://www.llleus.org/web/WorcesterMA.html
The Worcester La Leche League will be holding its monthly day meeting from 9:30 - 11 a.m. at the Phelan Center on Pleasant St. in Worcester, MA
A support group for mothers-to-be and mothers who are planning to or are already breastfeeding their babies. They offer support, information and problem solving based on experiences and research. They welcome women of all backgrounds and in all stages of breastfeeding who wish to share their experiences or are seeking support. Babies/Kids welcome. View their website at: http://www.llleus.org/web/WorcesterMA.html
Resource Fair for People with Disabilities
Family Support Resource Fair
April 22, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Worcester Technical High School
1 Skyline Drive
Worcester, MA.
Take a journey through an array of services available for people with disabilities, their families, and those who support them. Nearly 70 agencies will be available to guide you on your way from birth to retirement.
Free
Doug at 413-284-1555 for information.
Sponsored by the Central/West Dept. of Mental Retardation(DDS), Central Mass. Families Organizing for Change, HMEA, Seven Hills Foundation, Family Ties, and Central Regional Consultation Program.
April 22, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Worcester Technical High School
1 Skyline Drive
Worcester, MA.
Take a journey through an array of services available for people with disabilities, their families, and those who support them. Nearly 70 agencies will be available to guide you on your way from birth to retirement.
Free
Doug at 413-284-1555 for information.
Sponsored by the Central/West Dept. of Mental Retardation(DDS), Central Mass. Families Organizing for Change, HMEA, Seven Hills Foundation, Family Ties, and Central Regional Consultation Program.
Boston Dog Event
baystateparent received this release for your dog (and you!). Looks like fun...
The time for us Mighty Dogs to be recognized has come! Join us in celebrating the dawn of a new Nation – a Nation that is of the Mighty, by the Mighty and for the Mighty.
You and your humans are invited to the launch of the Mighty Dog Nation, the first and only Nation for dogs!
1-3 P.M.
Saturday, April 4
Peters Park (in the South End)
1277 Washington Street, Boston
Mighty Moments at the launch include:
- Joining of the Nation and getting your FREE* Citizenship Kit full of Mighty good stuff!
- Commemorating your citizenship with keepsake photos!
- Learning how to audition for "Mighty Dog Nation: The Movie"!
- Marking your paw on the Mighty Dog Nation Bill of Rights!
- And walking your human in the first ever March of the Mighty Dog Nation!
It’s FREE, but you have to wear a leash (no biggie, we’re all civilized in the Mighty Dog Nation).
The time for us Mighty Dogs to be recognized has come! Join us in celebrating the dawn of a new Nation – a Nation that is of the Mighty, by the Mighty and for the Mighty.
You and your humans are invited to the launch of the Mighty Dog Nation, the first and only Nation for dogs!
1-3 P.M.
Saturday, April 4
Peters Park (in the South End)
1277 Washington Street, Boston
Mighty Moments at the launch include:
- Joining of the Nation and getting your FREE* Citizenship Kit full of Mighty good stuff!
- Commemorating your citizenship with keepsake photos!
- Learning how to audition for "Mighty Dog Nation: The Movie"!
- Marking your paw on the Mighty Dog Nation Bill of Rights!
- And walking your human in the first ever March of the Mighty Dog Nation!
It’s FREE, but you have to wear a leash (no biggie, we’re all civilized in the Mighty Dog Nation).
April 3 and 4
If you're looking for something to do with the kids this weekend...Enter Stage Left's School House Rock should be a fun show! Friday at 7pm and Sat at 10am and 2pm. at Hopkins School, 104 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton
Here's the link:
http://www.enterstagelefttheater.com/
Here's the link:
http://www.enterstagelefttheater.com/
Monday, March 30, 2009
Girls' Night Out Tomorrow!
If you can get out, let's meet in person tomorrow night!
Please stop by
the baystateparent Girls' Night Out
at Tush Denim
Green St., Worcester
tomorrow night
Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
* Complimentary drinks and apps from Block 5, Mezcal and Bocado plus mini designer cupcakes from Worcester's sugargirls
* Giveaways!!
* Meet one of Boston's top personal shoppers for tips on how to buy jeans that really fit you!
* Sign up for your first 5K (and receive free ongoing support from local mom and marathoner, Trish Reske)
* Free cookies from Boylston's Wicked Good Cookies
* Networking and conversation with like-minded women
For directions, visit tushdenim.com
Please stop by
the baystateparent Girls' Night Out
at Tush Denim
Green St., Worcester
tomorrow night
Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
* Complimentary drinks and apps from Block 5, Mezcal and Bocado plus mini designer cupcakes from Worcester's sugargirls
* Giveaways!!
* Meet one of Boston's top personal shoppers for tips on how to buy jeans that really fit you!
* Sign up for your first 5K (and receive free ongoing support from local mom and marathoner, Trish Reske)
* Free cookies from Boylston's Wicked Good Cookies
* Networking and conversation with like-minded women
For directions, visit tushdenim.com
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Families Needed for NBC Reality Show
baystateparent received the following release. Thought it would be fun for families!
BOSTON CASTING SEEKS DYNAMIC FAMILIES FOR NEW
NBC REALITY SHOW
"THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP"
- Casting now for outgoing families with at least 2 kids ages 10 - 16 to participate in the road trip of a lifetime! -
March 27, 2009-- Boston, MA-- Are you an outgoing and fun family with at least 2 kids between the ages of 10 and 16? Boston Casting is looking for New England's most extroverted families for NBC's new reality show THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP.
What type of family are you?
We're looking for The Ultimate Red Sox/Patriots/Celtics/Bruins Fans, The Loudest Family, The Clean Freaks, The Brainiacs, The Trekkie Family, The Real Life Griswalds, The Cheap Family, The Musical Family, or any other type of Fun Family!
Interested families must be available early May to late June 2009. Families who are chosen will receive $2000 per week plus per diem and the potential for a Grand Prize!
To be considered for THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, e-mail the following information to ashley@bostoncasting.com:
· Names
· Contact phone number and city where you reside
· Picture of your family
· Ages of your family members
· Brief explanation of why your family should be on the show
Submissions being accepted now! For more information, contact Boston Casting at 617-254-1001, x3 or visit www.bostoncasting.com.
Media Contact: Julie Arvedon, Boston Casting
617-254-1001, x110
julie@bostoncasting.com
Established in 1991, Boston Casting has since become the premiere casting company in New England, having worked with directors such as Errol Morris, The Farrelly Brothers, David Mamet and Rob Reiner. With over 3,000 square feet of office and studio space, Boston Casting is the largest casting company in New England. Boston Casting specializes in casting feature films, commercials and reality television shows, for principal roles as well as extras. With over 30,000 actors on file, including children, special ability actors and those seeking reality television fame, Boston Casting proves to be a versatile and resourceful company that continues to excel at arranging the perfect ensembles.
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BOSTON CASTING SEEKS DYNAMIC FAMILIES FOR NEW
NBC REALITY SHOW
"THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP"
- Casting now for outgoing families with at least 2 kids ages 10 - 16 to participate in the road trip of a lifetime! -
March 27, 2009-- Boston, MA-- Are you an outgoing and fun family with at least 2 kids between the ages of 10 and 16? Boston Casting is looking for New England's most extroverted families for NBC's new reality show THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP.
What type of family are you?
We're looking for The Ultimate Red Sox/Patriots/Celtics/Bruins Fans, The Loudest Family, The Clean Freaks, The Brainiacs, The Trekkie Family, The Real Life Griswalds, The Cheap Family, The Musical Family, or any other type of Fun Family!
Interested families must be available early May to late June 2009. Families who are chosen will receive $2000 per week plus per diem and the potential for a Grand Prize!
To be considered for THE GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP, e-mail the following information to ashley@bostoncasting.com:
· Names
· Contact phone number and city where you reside
· Picture of your family
· Ages of your family members
· Brief explanation of why your family should be on the show
Submissions being accepted now! For more information, contact Boston Casting at 617-254-1001, x3 or visit www.bostoncasting.com.
Media Contact: Julie Arvedon, Boston Casting
617-254-1001, x110
julie@bostoncasting.com
Established in 1991, Boston Casting has since become the premiere casting company in New England, having worked with directors such as Errol Morris, The Farrelly Brothers, David Mamet and Rob Reiner. With over 3,000 square feet of office and studio space, Boston Casting is the largest casting company in New England. Boston Casting specializes in casting feature films, commercials and reality television shows, for principal roles as well as extras. With over 30,000 actors on file, including children, special ability actors and those seeking reality television fame, Boston Casting proves to be a versatile and resourceful company that continues to excel at arranging the perfect ensembles.
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Free Admission Thursday, April 2
Parents, We heard from the FITCHBURG ART MUSEUM that there will be free admission this Thursday, 4 - 8 p.m. The press release follows:
Fitchburg Art Museum will have free admission on Thursday 2 April from 4pm
to 8pm as part of Mayor Wong¹s First Thursday celebrations. The Museum¹s
new stunning exhibition All Things Bright & Beautiful, a collection of
California Impressionist Paintings from the Irvine Museum will be available
for viewing and visitors to the Museum will be able to see a live production
of FATV interview with Major Wong. There will be a free guided tour
available at 6:00 p.m. Please call on 978 345 4207 or visit
www.fitchburgartmuseum.org . The Museum
is wheelchair accessible and is located at 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, MA
01420.
About the Fitchburg Art Museum
The Fitchburg Art Museum is North Central Massachusetts¹s oldest and most
treasured cultural institution, founded in 1925 through a bequest of artist
and educator Eleanor Norcross. Fourteen galleries house a diverse
collection of over 3,000 objects spanning more than fifty centuries. These
include American and European paintings, prints, drawings and decorative
arts as well as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Asian and pre-Columbian antiquities,
and changing exhibitions.
Highlights from the permanent painting collections include masterworks from
John Singleton Copley, Rockwell Kent, Georgia O¹Keeffe, Joseph Stella, Raoul
Dufy and Joseph Wright of Derby.
Hours: Tuesday Sunday Noon 4pm. From April 1, our new hours will be,
Wednesday Friday, Noon 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am 5 pm. Closed
Monday¹s.
Admission: Free for members; $7 for adults. $5 for seniors and students
(13+). Fitchburg Art Museum supports Fitchburg¹s First Thursday program and
is free from 4.30 p.m. 8 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. The
Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Info: Call 978 345 4207 or visit www.fitchburgartmusuem.org/
Contacts: Peter Timms Director. Email - ptimms@fitchburgartmusuem.org
. Phone 978 342 4207 ext 301
Fiona Casey Director of Marketing.
Email fcasey@fitchburgartmuseum.org or phone 978-342-4207 ext 312
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Fitchburg Art Museum will have free admission on Thursday 2 April from 4pm
to 8pm as part of Mayor Wong¹s First Thursday celebrations. The Museum¹s
new stunning exhibition All Things Bright & Beautiful, a collection of
California Impressionist Paintings from the Irvine Museum will be available
for viewing and visitors to the Museum will be able to see a live production
of FATV interview with Major Wong. There will be a free guided tour
available at 6:00 p.m. Please call on 978 345 4207 or visit
www.fitchburgartmuseum.org
is wheelchair accessible and is located at 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, MA
01420.
About the Fitchburg Art Museum
The Fitchburg Art Museum is North Central Massachusetts¹s oldest and most
treasured cultural institution, founded in 1925 through a bequest of artist
and educator Eleanor Norcross. Fourteen galleries house a diverse
collection of over 3,000 objects spanning more than fifty centuries. These
include American and European paintings, prints, drawings and decorative
arts as well as Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Asian and pre-Columbian antiquities,
and changing exhibitions.
Highlights from the permanent painting collections include masterworks from
John Singleton Copley, Rockwell Kent, Georgia O¹Keeffe, Joseph Stella, Raoul
Dufy and Joseph Wright of Derby.
Hours: Tuesday Sunday Noon 4pm. From April 1, our new hours will be,
Wednesday Friday, Noon 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am 5 pm. Closed
Monday¹s.
Admission: Free for members; $7 for adults. $5 for seniors and students
(13+). Fitchburg Art Museum supports Fitchburg¹s First Thursday program and
is free from 4.30 p.m. 8 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. The
Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Info: Call 978 345 4207 or visit www.fitchburgartmusuem.org/
Contacts: Peter Timms Director. Email - ptimms@fitchburgartmusuem.org
Fiona Casey Director of Marketing.
Email fcasey@fitchburgartmuseum.org or phone 978-342-4207 ext 312
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Say "No" to Paper or Plastic at Shaw's
IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY: SHAW’S IS MAKING A DONATION
TO MASS AUDUBON WITH EVERY REUSABLE BAG
SAY “NO” TO PAPER OR PLASTIC AT SHAW’S
(Lincoln, MA) – When reusable bags are purchased in the month of April at Shaw’s and Star Market, customers are helping the environment in more ways than one. With every reusable bag, Shaw’s will donate five cents to Mass Audubon and shoppers will help to shrink their environmental footprint by reducing usage of plastic and paper bags.
“We believe that reusable bags are the better environmental option as compared to paper or plastic bags,” said Shaw’s president Larry Wahlstrom. “Last year, Shaw’s significantly increased the awareness and sales of reusable bags by approximately 90%. We want to continue that tremendous success.”
“We are pleased to be a partner in this effort,” said Mass Audubon president Laura Johnson. “Not only does this encourage individuals to reduce their environmental footprint, but this also helps raise awareness of Mass Audubon’s mission of protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife.”
With every 99 cent Earth Day bag sold, five cents will be donated to Audubon Societies throughout New England, including Mass Audubon, Connecticut Audubon Society, Maine Audubon Society, New Hampshire Audubon Society, Rhode Island Audubon Society, and Vermont Audubon Society.
The Earth Day bags will be sold at all Shaw’s Supermarkets and Massachusetts Star Market locations from April 1 through April 30, 2009.
Other benefits that customers have discovered are that the reusable bags hold more groceries, which reduces the amount of trips from the car to the house, and the bags are sturdier for holding the heavy items such as cans.
TO MASS AUDUBON WITH EVERY REUSABLE BAG
SAY “NO” TO PAPER OR PLASTIC AT SHAW’S
(Lincoln, MA) – When reusable bags are purchased in the month of April at Shaw’s and Star Market, customers are helping the environment in more ways than one. With every reusable bag, Shaw’s will donate five cents to Mass Audubon and shoppers will help to shrink their environmental footprint by reducing usage of plastic and paper bags.
“We believe that reusable bags are the better environmental option as compared to paper or plastic bags,” said Shaw’s president Larry Wahlstrom. “Last year, Shaw’s significantly increased the awareness and sales of reusable bags by approximately 90%. We want to continue that tremendous success.”
“We are pleased to be a partner in this effort,” said Mass Audubon president Laura Johnson. “Not only does this encourage individuals to reduce their environmental footprint, but this also helps raise awareness of Mass Audubon’s mission of protecting the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife.”
With every 99 cent Earth Day bag sold, five cents will be donated to Audubon Societies throughout New England, including Mass Audubon, Connecticut Audubon Society, Maine Audubon Society, New Hampshire Audubon Society, Rhode Island Audubon Society, and Vermont Audubon Society.
The Earth Day bags will be sold at all Shaw’s Supermarkets and Massachusetts Star Market locations from April 1 through April 30, 2009.
Other benefits that customers have discovered are that the reusable bags hold more groceries, which reduces the amount of trips from the car to the house, and the bags are sturdier for holding the heavy items such as cans.
Monday, March 23, 2009
baystateparent gives free prizes in Boston!
Jennifer Antkowiak, our promotions coordinator, raffled off these great prizes at the American Baby and Family Expo in Boston over the weekend. Congrats to:
Colleen Finocchiaro of Danvers
Holly Deak of Brookline
Michelle Morrison of Lowell
Maggie Robinson of Brookline
Barbara Lufkin of Brockton
Amy Hook of Lynn
Tara Jean of Dracut
Lisa Tucker of Norwood
Thanks for stopping by our booth, which looks fabulous, by the way.
Thanks to Balloon Platoon for making our booth look so fantastic.
We are giving our more "wicked good cookies" with our February cover on them next Tuesday at Girls' Night Out --Tush Denim on Green St. in Worcester. Hope you can join us!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Globetrotter Player to Visit the Boston Children's Museum Friday, March 20
Globetrotters Go ‘Green at Night’
Photo Opportunity
Buckets Blakes Visits Boston Children’s Museum to Promote Recycling to Keep the Globe Clean
WHAT: Buckets Blakes of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, will pay a visit to Boston Children’s Museum to help promote the Museum’s weekly “Green at Night” program. “Green at Night” gives visitors the chance to build, explore, touch and learn-all in the name of the environment.
Buckets Blakes will recreate the iconic “Magic Circle” and invite children to build basketballs and nets out of recycled materials. The group will learn basketball technique and the importance of recycling all in one session with Buckets Blakes.
WHO: Buckets Blakes of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters
Visitors from Boston Children’s Museum, Boston’s First Green Museum
WHERE: Boston Children’s Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2009
5:00-6:00 PM
WHY: The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2009 World Tour to Boston and will take the court on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM and Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Tickets start at $17.00 and are available at the TD Banknorth Garden box office and www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com, as well as info on group and scout tickets.
Boston Children's Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org
Boston Children’s Museum is on Facebook. Become a fan today!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-MA/Boston-Childrens-Museum/45950374069?ref=ts
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Buckets Blakes Visits Boston Children’s Museum to Promote Recycling to Keep the Globe Clean
WHAT: Buckets Blakes of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, will pay a visit to Boston Children’s Museum to help promote the Museum’s weekly “Green at Night” program. “Green at Night” gives visitors the chance to build, explore, touch and learn-all in the name of the environment.
Buckets Blakes will recreate the iconic “Magic Circle” and invite children to build basketballs and nets out of recycled materials. The group will learn basketball technique and the importance of recycling all in one session with Buckets Blakes.
WHO: Buckets Blakes of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters
Visitors from Boston Children’s Museum, Boston’s First Green Museum
WHERE: Boston Children’s Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
WHEN: Friday, March 20, 2009
5:00-6:00 PM
WHY: The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2009 World Tour to Boston and will take the court on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM and Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Tickets start at $17.00 and are available at the TD Banknorth Garden box office and www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com, as well as info on group and scout tickets.
Boston Children's Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org
Boston Children’s Museum is on Facebook. Become a fan today!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boston-MA/Boston-Childrens-Museum/45950374069?ref=ts
March 27: Celebrate Earth Hour with Goddard Systems
Families: Turn off Your Lights on Saturday, March 28
Goddard Schools are Kicking it Off!
Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the eighth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is proud to announce it has joined World Wildlife Fund’s 2009 Earth Hour. A global call to action on climate change, during Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour in a vote for action on the climate crisis.
Across 320 Goddard Schools nationwide, more than 40,000 children will help spread the message that by working together, each one of them can make a positive impact in working towards a sustainable future. The Goddard Schools will launch an entire week of activities and lesson plans beginning March 23rd leading up to a big celebration for the Stepping Up for the Environment event on March 27th at 10 a.m., a day before the global event.
“This is an exciting opportunity for Goddard Schools’ teachers and children to get creative in ‘stepping up’ awareness about saving energy and the environment,”says Joseph Schumacher, Chief Operating Officer at Goddard Systems, Inc. “Joining Earth Hour enables our students to get the message out to their families, at their school and in their communities.”
Throughout the week, children and teachers will participate in a variety of fun activities, games and lessons designed to increase their awareness of how energy use and daily activities can affect the future of the planet and how they can conserve energy in their daily lives. To help provide content to schools and children, World Wildlife Fund has created a website, www.EarthHourKids.org which features lesson-plans, games and songs children can download. There is also a section for parents to email their state and federal representatives.
In preparation for Earth Hour, Goddard Schools will integrate the environment into a number of engaging learning activities including art projects, science lessons and even during snack time! Classes will nominate an official “Lightning Bug,” who will be responsible for always turning off the classroom lights when the children exit the room. Students will also create invitations asking parents and neighboring buildings to join them in Earth Hour.
On March 27th, Goddard Schools will celebrate Earth Hour with the Stepping Up for the Environment event. Each Goddard School across the country will create a large banner and students will decorate it with handprints and footprints, leaving their own little “carbon” footprint. Children of the older classrooms will either deliver the banner to the city or town hall to let them know about Earth Hour, or invite a city official to the school to receive the banner. Then, at 10 a.m., schools will turn off any non-essential lighting for one hour.
Participation in Earth Hour supports Goddard Systems, Inc.’s ongoing efforts and commitment to the environment. Recently, Goddard has become involved with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) which give schools the option of purchasing wind energy credits, offsetting 100% of a schools electricity usage with clean, renewable wind power.
About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com
Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUs.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate changes. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more. For more information on WWF, please contact Dan Forman at 202-495-4546 / dan.forman@wwfus.org
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at www.earthhour.org/mediacentre.
Goddard Schools are Kicking it Off!
Goddard Systems, Inc., named the number one child care franchise company for the eighth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine, is proud to announce it has joined World Wildlife Fund’s 2009 Earth Hour. A global call to action on climate change, during Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour in a vote for action on the climate crisis.
Across 320 Goddard Schools nationwide, more than 40,000 children will help spread the message that by working together, each one of them can make a positive impact in working towards a sustainable future. The Goddard Schools will launch an entire week of activities and lesson plans beginning March 23rd leading up to a big celebration for the Stepping Up for the Environment event on March 27th at 10 a.m., a day before the global event.
“This is an exciting opportunity for Goddard Schools’ teachers and children to get creative in ‘stepping up’ awareness about saving energy and the environment,”says Joseph Schumacher, Chief Operating Officer at Goddard Systems, Inc. “Joining Earth Hour enables our students to get the message out to their families, at their school and in their communities.”
Throughout the week, children and teachers will participate in a variety of fun activities, games and lessons designed to increase their awareness of how energy use and daily activities can affect the future of the planet and how they can conserve energy in their daily lives. To help provide content to schools and children, World Wildlife Fund has created a website, www.EarthHourKids.org which features lesson-plans, games and songs children can download. There is also a section for parents to email their state and federal representatives.
In preparation for Earth Hour, Goddard Schools will integrate the environment into a number of engaging learning activities including art projects, science lessons and even during snack time! Classes will nominate an official “Lightning Bug,” who will be responsible for always turning off the classroom lights when the children exit the room. Students will also create invitations asking parents and neighboring buildings to join them in Earth Hour.
On March 27th, Goddard Schools will celebrate Earth Hour with the Stepping Up for the Environment event. Each Goddard School across the country will create a large banner and students will decorate it with handprints and footprints, leaving their own little “carbon” footprint. Children of the older classrooms will either deliver the banner to the city or town hall to let them know about Earth Hour, or invite a city official to the school to receive the banner. Then, at 10 a.m., schools will turn off any non-essential lighting for one hour.
Participation in Earth Hour supports Goddard Systems, Inc.’s ongoing efforts and commitment to the environment. Recently, Goddard has become involved with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) which give schools the option of purchasing wind energy credits, offsetting 100% of a schools electricity usage with clean, renewable wind power.
About Goddard Systems, Inc. www.goddardschool.com
Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the eighth consecutive year (January 2009) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the second consecutive year (October 2008); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 320+ franchised schools with more than 40,000 students in 37 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States.
About World Wildlife Fund and Earth Hour
Earth Hour (www.EarthHourUs.org) is a global initiative of WWF in which millions of people around the world will cast a vote in favor of action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour on March 28, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. local time. By voting with their light switches, Earth Hour participants will send a powerful, visual message to their leaders demanding immediate action on climate change. WWF is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, stop the degradation of the environment and combat climate changes. Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more. For more information on WWF, please contact Dan Forman at 202-495-4546 / dan.forman@wwfus.org
Note to Editors: B-roll and Earth Hour still images can be found at www.earthhour.org/mediacentre.
Hard Rock Films for and about Women on April 15
April 15, 2009
5:30 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Showtime
Hard Rock Cafe, 22-24 Clinton Street, Boston
Enjoy an evening of award-winning short films in support of a worthy cause! LUNAfest is a program of ten short films by, for and about women that celebrate the unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in our local, national and international communities. 100% of LUNAFest proceeds are donated to The Ellie Fund and the Breast Cancer Fund. For more information about the films, visit www.lunafest.org
Tickets are $25 in advance and include great food and drinks, fun auction and prizes, and GREAT giftbags for everyone. RSVP today at www.elliefund.org/lunafest09.htm as the event will sell out in advance.
781-449-0100
E-mail: lunafest@elliefund.org
www.elliefund.org/lunafest09.htm
5:30 PM Reception, 7:00 PM Showtime
Hard Rock Cafe, 22-24 Clinton Street, Boston
Enjoy an evening of award-winning short films in support of a worthy cause! LUNAfest is a program of ten short films by, for and about women that celebrate the unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in our local, national and international communities. 100% of LUNAFest proceeds are donated to The Ellie Fund and the Breast Cancer Fund. For more information about the films, visit www.lunafest.org
Tickets are $25 in advance and include great food and drinks, fun auction and prizes, and GREAT giftbags for everyone. RSVP today at www.elliefund.org/lunafest09.htm as the event will sell out in advance.
781-449-0100
E-mail: lunafest@elliefund.org
www.elliefund.org/lunafest09.htm
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
March 26: Free Berklee College of Music Concert
baystateparent is told that this is a great music event for families with children ages 5 and up.
When: March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Church in Copley Square
206 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA
Hosted by FUJITSU TEN and Berklee College of Music, the ECLIPSE Masterclass is open to the public and is free of charge. For more information as well as to secure the best seating, please visit http://www.fujitsu-ten.co.jp/english/eclipsemasterclass/index.html
This year’s event will feature performances by the British contemporary cellist and assistant music director for BBC’s The Manchester Passion, Peter Gregson, who is known for his unique performing technique and who has just completed his debut album this month, from which he will play multiple tracks on an electric cello. Gregson will play interactively with Milton Mermikides, professor at Royal Academy of Music in England, who will be managing live electronics including computer programming and manipulation. Another key component in the performance will be the unique 10-speaker ECLIPSE TD 712z system configured for an omnidirectional response that will be enhanced by Trinity Church’s distinctive acoustics, making for a very special musical event.
When: March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Trinity Church in Copley Square
206 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA
Hosted by FUJITSU TEN and Berklee College of Music, the ECLIPSE Masterclass is open to the public and is free of charge. For more information as well as to secure the best seating, please visit http://www.fujitsu-ten.co.jp/english/eclipsemasterclass/index.html
This year’s event will feature performances by the British contemporary cellist and assistant music director for BBC’s The Manchester Passion, Peter Gregson, who is known for his unique performing technique and who has just completed his debut album this month, from which he will play multiple tracks on an electric cello. Gregson will play interactively with Milton Mermikides, professor at Royal Academy of Music in England, who will be managing live electronics including computer programming and manipulation. Another key component in the performance will be the unique 10-speaker ECLIPSE TD 712z system configured for an omnidirectional response that will be enhanced by Trinity Church’s distinctive acoustics, making for a very special musical event.
Monday, March 16, 2009
iCarly Star at the Sharks
Were any of you in line yesterday at the Worcester Sharks' game at the DCU Center to meet "Sam" from iCarly? What was it like (especially if you were one of those people people waiting in line for 3 hours!)!
The fan pictured here waited in line for just 30 minutes (but arrived at the game 2 1/2 hours early!).
What was it like to meet the star? We learned that she always signs her name with a smiley face and sometimes jots down the following handwritten advice: "Be Fierce."
You have to be fierce to stand in line for 3 hours.
By the way, have you ever been to a Sharks' games? They are very family friendly. Tons of loud, fun music and lots of interaction throughout the WHOLE game including dropping prizes from the ceiling, throwing T-shirts, seeing yourself on Smile Cam, making your own Shark jaws to Shark music and so much more.
baystateparent will be there handing out magazines. See our March issue (calendar section for details).
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
March 17: Boston
FIREFIGHTERS TO SERVE UP MEALS TO MAKE-A-WISH KIDS & SUPPORTERS;
KIDS TO TOSS CHANGE INTO ACTUAL “WISHING” WELL
WHAT: Firefighters from the Boylston station will help serve Kid’s Meals to Make-A-Wish youngsters and their families after which guests will toss their spare change into an actual wishing well. The festivities are being undertaken to launch Daily Grill’s new Kid’s Meal menu. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the Kid’s Menu through April 15 as well as ALL funds generated from the wishing well will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts. (Wishing Well will carry the theme, “Change Is Good” with the message that despite challenging economic times, it’s important we to continue to give – even small change can make a difference!)
WHEN: TUESDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick’s Day)
10:30 a.m.-- Make-A-Wish kids and families arrive
10:45 a.m. – Firefighters serve Kid’s Meals to guests
11 a.m. -- Make-A-Wish family shares impact of program
11:15 a.m. – Children toss first coins into actual well followed by firefighters and other adults
WHERE: DAILY GRILL (Prudential Center – across from Colonnade Hotel)
105 Huntington Avenue
Boston
WHO: * Make-A-Wish families
* Make-A-Wish
* 5 Firefighters from Boylston station
* Daily Grill Exec Chef Daniel Greenough
* Event Coordinator Frank Groff
* Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1984, more than 4,000 wishes have been granted for children residing in Massachusetts. In 2009, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts is working to grant the wishes of more than 350 children statewide. For more information, about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.wish.org or call
(617) 367-2669.
* Daily Grills specialize in serving classic American fare at accessible prices in an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional, upscale New York City grill. The popularity of the concept has resulted in 24 locations in eight states. For more information, visit www.dailygrill.com.
KIDS TO TOSS CHANGE INTO ACTUAL “WISHING” WELL
WHAT: Firefighters from the Boylston station will help serve Kid’s Meals to Make-A-Wish youngsters and their families after which guests will toss their spare change into an actual wishing well. The festivities are being undertaken to launch Daily Grill’s new Kid’s Meal menu. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the Kid’s Menu through April 15 as well as ALL funds generated from the wishing well will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts. (Wishing Well will carry the theme, “Change Is Good” with the message that despite challenging economic times, it’s important we to continue to give – even small change can make a difference!)
WHEN: TUESDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick’s Day)
10:30 a.m.-- Make-A-Wish kids and families arrive
10:45 a.m. – Firefighters serve Kid’s Meals to guests
11 a.m. -- Make-A-Wish family shares impact of program
11:15 a.m. – Children toss first coins into actual well followed by firefighters and other adults
WHERE: DAILY GRILL (Prudential Center – across from Colonnade Hotel)
105 Huntington Avenue
Boston
WHO: * Make-A-Wish families
* Make-A-Wish
* 5 Firefighters from Boylston station
* Daily Grill Exec Chef Daniel Greenough
* Event Coordinator Frank Groff
* Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since 1984, more than 4,000 wishes have been granted for children residing in Massachusetts. In 2009, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts is working to grant the wishes of more than 350 children statewide. For more information, about the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.wish.org or call
(617) 367-2669.
* Daily Grills specialize in serving classic American fare at accessible prices in an atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional, upscale New York City grill. The popularity of the concept has resulted in 24 locations in eight states. For more information, visit www.dailygrill.com.
Child Safety Open House: March 14 in Bellingham
Fingerprinting, DARE, K-9 Demonstrations and More
USMMA to Host a Child Safety Open House on March 14th
DATELINE: BELLINGHAM , FRANKLIN , MILFORD AND SUDBURY , MA …
United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) in Bellingham , MA will host a Child Safety Open House on Saturday, March 14th from 12 to 4 p.m. at their studio located at 316 Hartford Avenue .
This event is free and all are welcome to attend.
USMMA’s Child Safety Open House is a child safety and protection event and a number of activities will be held throughout the afternoon:
· The Milford Police Department (the main sponsor of this event) will be on-site to provide parents with FBI quality fingerprints of their children.
· The Franklin Police Department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers will be on-site to provide information and talk with parents and kids.
· Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments’ K-9 Units will give demonstrations.
· USMMA will give Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations.
To round out the event, the Boys and Girls Scouts will have an information table and there will be face-painting, raffles, prizes and delectable refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods.
“Fingerprinting is the best way for parents to obtain identification information for their children which can be used to turn over to authorities anywhere in the world to aid in the event of a missing child investigation. When there’s an emergency, having that information at your fingertips is essential,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.
He continued, “This event is designed to empower families with specific information regarding child safety and protection. We’re committed to helping families and very fortunate to have the Milford , Franklin , Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments involved in this very special event.”
About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.
USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham . For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.
USMMA to Host a Child Safety Open House on March 14th
DATELINE: BELLINGHAM , FRANKLIN , MILFORD AND SUDBURY , MA …
United States Mixed Martial Arts (USMMA) in Bellingham , MA will host a Child Safety Open House on Saturday, March 14th from 12 to 4 p.m. at their studio located at 316 Hartford Avenue .
This event is free and all are welcome to attend.
USMMA’s Child Safety Open House is a child safety and protection event and a number of activities will be held throughout the afternoon:
· The Milford Police Department (the main sponsor of this event) will be on-site to provide parents with FBI quality fingerprints of their children.
· The Franklin Police Department’s DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) officers will be on-site to provide information and talk with parents and kids.
· Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments’ K-9 Units will give demonstrations.
· USMMA will give Mixed Martial Arts self-defense demonstrations.
To round out the event, the Boys and Girls Scouts will have an information table and there will be face-painting, raffles, prizes and delectable refreshments courtesy of Whole Foods.
“Fingerprinting is the best way for parents to obtain identification information for their children which can be used to turn over to authorities anywhere in the world to aid in the event of a missing child investigation. When there’s an emergency, having that information at your fingertips is essential,” noted Tom Hafers, owner of USMMA.
He continued, “This event is designed to empower families with specific information regarding child safety and protection. We’re committed to helping families and very fortunate to have the Milford , Franklin , Sudbury and Bellingham Police Departments involved in this very special event.”
About USMMA
USMMA focuses on elevating the physical and spiritual well being of students through Mixed Martial Arts and Yoga. Classes offered include Strength & Conditioning; Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; Thai Boxing; Cardio Thai Boxing; Wrestling; Cardio and Open Mat; Kids Mixed Martial Arts; Pilates; Power Yoga and Deep Flow Yoga.
USMMA’s state of the art, 4,000 square foot training facility is complete with a 2,000 square foot padded MMA training floor equipped with heavy bags and conditioning equipment, a 1,500 square foot yoga studio, locker rooms, showers and a juice bar. USMMA is located at 316 Hartford Avenue in Bellingham . For more information, call 508-966-5006 or visit their website at www.usmma.org.
Harlem Wizards in Ashland, March 21 2009
The Ashland K-12 PTO will be sponsoring the Harlem Wizards on Saturday, March 21st at 7PM.
The Harlem Wizards, founded in 1962, are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly!" They will bring their exciting performance to Ashland High School. Tickets for students and seniors are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. All other tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased online at http://www.ashlandpto.com/; all proceeds will benefit the Ashland K-12 PTO.
Kelly Sheridan
VP Communications
Ashland K-12 PTO
508-380-6782
The Harlem Wizards, founded in 1962, are one of the greatest basketball show-team organizations to ever "lace it up and let 'em fly!" They will bring their exciting performance to Ashland High School. Tickets for students and seniors are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. All other tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased online at http://www.ashlandpto.com/; all proceeds will benefit the Ashland K-12 PTO.
Kelly Sheridan
VP Communications
Ashland K-12 PTO
508-380-6782
The Grafton Fine Arts & Music Festival: March 27 - 29
Month of event: March
Date of Event March 27-29
Time of event: Fri 7-9PM, Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5
Locations:
The Grafton Municipal Center Gymnasium; in Grafton off of 140 (between High School and Police Station)
The Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival, a three-day celebration of art and music, features local artists (judged show), local music and dance performances, and workshops for children and adults.
Cost of Event:
Very affordable for families at $3/adult, $2/children 5+, free for children 4 and under and for all participating artists.
Phone number of event: (508) 887-9969
E-mail address of event: fmorrisson@charter.net
Web site for event: www.graftonartsfestival.org
This is one of the most affordable family events around - and a great celebration of the arts!
Date of Event March 27-29
Time of event: Fri 7-9PM, Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5
Locations:
The Grafton Municipal Center Gymnasium; in Grafton off of 140 (between High School and Police Station)
The Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival, a three-day celebration of art and music, features local artists (judged show), local music and dance performances, and workshops for children and adults.
Cost of Event:
Very affordable for families at $3/adult, $2/children 5+, free for children 4 and under and for all participating artists.
Phone number of event: (508) 887-9969
E-mail address of event: fmorrisson@charter.net
Web site for event: www.graftonartsfestival.org
This is one of the most affordable family events around - and a great celebration of the arts!
March 28 & 29 Illusion & Beyond Show in Hudson
The following release has not been edited by baystateparent.
Prepare to Be Amazed!!
Illusion & Beyond - Toby Travis is a multi-talented performer blending the arts of illusion, drama, music, humor, and audience participation to present an evening of mind-boggling and intriguing entertainment.
As a dynamic and compelling speaker, Toby Travis goes beyond just entertainment to provide hope and inspiration. According to the Family Life Journal his show is “A must see event for the entire family.” Check out Toby’s website at: tobytravis.com for more information about Toby and his performances.
SHOW TIMES: March 28th@ 6:30pm and March 29th@5pm
LOCATION: Held at Grace Baptist Auditorium-353 River Rd. Hudson
TICKET PRICE: $7 in advance, $10 at the door, buy 2 get 1 FREE.
MORE INFO & TICKETS: www.gracehudson.org/Amazed or 978-562-8550 ext. 103
Prepare to Be Amazed!!
Illusion & Beyond - Toby Travis is a multi-talented performer blending the arts of illusion, drama, music, humor, and audience participation to present an evening of mind-boggling and intriguing entertainment.
As a dynamic and compelling speaker, Toby Travis goes beyond just entertainment to provide hope and inspiration. According to the Family Life Journal his show is “A must see event for the entire family.” Check out Toby’s website at: tobytravis.com for more information about Toby and his performances.
SHOW TIMES: March 28th@ 6:30pm and March 29th@5pm
LOCATION: Held at Grace Baptist Auditorium-353 River Rd. Hudson
TICKET PRICE: $7 in advance, $10 at the door, buy 2 get 1 FREE.
MORE INFO & TICKETS: www.gracehudson.org/Amazed or 978-562-8550 ext. 103
March 18: Free Student Concert in Ashland
Performers Welcome!
The Ashland Student Concert Series will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front Street, Ashland. This program is free and open to the public, and features young performers from the Metrowest Region.
Refreshments will be provided.
Any students interested in performing in this or future concerts should contact Debra Parker at debra.parker6@verizon.net.
Kelly Sheridan
Communications Chair
Friends of the Ashland Public Library
508-380-6782
The Ashland Student Concert Series will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 5 p.m. at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front Street, Ashland. This program is free and open to the public, and features young performers from the Metrowest Region.
Refreshments will be provided.
Any students interested in performing in this or future concerts should contact Debra Parker at debra.parker6@verizon.net.
Kelly Sheridan
Communications Chair
Friends of the Ashland Public Library
508-380-6782
Win a Free Girl Authority Show for your Town!
GIRL AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN “DRESS UP 2 CURE”
RETT SYNDROME FUNDRAISER
TEAM TO WIN GIRL AUTHORITY CONCERT AT SCHOOL
Burlington, MA - Boston-based tween queens Girl Authority will participate in “Dress Up 2 Cure,” a national fundraiser for Rett Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder that predominantly affects young girls. The GA girls have been participating in “Dress Up 2 Cure” since 2007.
Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc, a Rett Syndrome non-profit, is overseeing the fundraiser called Dress Up 2 Cure (www.dressup2cure.org) On April Fools Day (April 1), school students dress up in silly costumes and bring in $1 or host a fun event, then submit a video to the site, along with how much money they raised. The school which has the most participants, most money raised, and the most creative ideas and video will win a GA show in their town (funded by Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc.).
Check out Girl Authority’s Dress Up 2 Cure video here: http://www.dressup2cure.org/contest.
Victims of the neurological disorder, Rett Syndrome, are unable to speak, use their hands or move normally. Many suffer from uncontrollable seizures and pain. The event was founded by Ingrid Harding, whose daughter has Rett Syndrome, with a mission of empowering girls to benefit their peers. The goals: to educate/involve them with the special-needs community and provide innovative tools and information to Rett Syndrome families.
Girl Authority is a group of girls (ages 10-15) who go to school, are Girl Scouts, cheerlead, play sports, play instruments, have fun sleepover parties and…just happen to make hit records in their spare time. The girls will perform fun-infused cover songs that kids and parents will love, as well as all-new original material full of positive messages. Intricate dance choreography and fashion-forward outfits add to the spectacle that is a Girl Authority concert. Come ready to dance and sing along to favorite hits like “Life is a Highway,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and “We are Family.”
Their latest CD Road Trip is a fun collection of original songs and classic covers offering family-friendly musical fare aimed toward and performed by tweens.
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www.girlauthority.com
RETT SYNDROME FUNDRAISER
TEAM TO WIN GIRL AUTHORITY CONCERT AT SCHOOL
Burlington, MA - Boston-based tween queens Girl Authority will participate in “Dress Up 2 Cure,” a national fundraiser for Rett Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder that predominantly affects young girls. The GA girls have been participating in “Dress Up 2 Cure” since 2007.
Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc, a Rett Syndrome non-profit, is overseeing the fundraiser called Dress Up 2 Cure (www.dressup2cure.org) On April Fools Day (April 1), school students dress up in silly costumes and bring in $1 or host a fun event, then submit a video to the site, along with how much money they raised. The school which has the most participants, most money raised, and the most creative ideas and video will win a GA show in their town (funded by Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc.).
Check out Girl Authority’s Dress Up 2 Cure video here: http://www.dressup2cure.org/contest.
Victims of the neurological disorder, Rett Syndrome, are unable to speak, use their hands or move normally. Many suffer from uncontrollable seizures and pain. The event was founded by Ingrid Harding, whose daughter has Rett Syndrome, with a mission of empowering girls to benefit their peers. The goals: to educate/involve them with the special-needs community and provide innovative tools and information to Rett Syndrome families.
Girl Authority is a group of girls (ages 10-15) who go to school, are Girl Scouts, cheerlead, play sports, play instruments, have fun sleepover parties and…just happen to make hit records in their spare time. The girls will perform fun-infused cover songs that kids and parents will love, as well as all-new original material full of positive messages. Intricate dance choreography and fashion-forward outfits add to the spectacle that is a Girl Authority concert. Come ready to dance and sing along to favorite hits like “Life is a Highway,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” and “We are Family.”
Their latest CD Road Trip is a fun collection of original songs and classic covers offering family-friendly musical fare aimed toward and performed by tweens.
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www.girlauthority.com
Monday, March 9, 2009
Closet Facelift Entries
The baystateparent "WIN A CLOSET FACELIFT WITH A TOP BOSTON STYLIST" is now closed for entries. We will be picking the winner this week.
Alisa Neely, voted Best of Boston 2007: Personal Shopper by Boston Magazine, will be taking an in-depth look into one lucky mom's closet the first week of April. This prize is valued at $375!
The results with photographs as well as anecdotes from some our mom-entries will be featured in our May Mother's Day issue.
Thank you Alisa Neely for partnering with us. Thank you moms for entering. We've got some fabulous moms reading baystateparent. And even if you don't think you are fashionable, you sure are funny and sincere. The hearts of our readers really shined through in your letters and photos.
Stay tuned...
Alisa Neely, voted Best of Boston 2007: Personal Shopper by Boston Magazine, will be taking an in-depth look into one lucky mom's closet the first week of April. This prize is valued at $375!
The results with photographs as well as anecdotes from some our mom-entries will be featured in our May Mother's Day issue.
Thank you Alisa Neely for partnering with us. Thank you moms for entering. We've got some fabulous moms reading baystateparent. And even if you don't think you are fashionable, you sure are funny and sincere. The hearts of our readers really shined through in your letters and photos.
Stay tuned...
2008 Cover Contest Winner!
baystateparent is proud to announce our 2008 Cover Contest Winner
Evan Taylor, age 4, of Worcester!
Thank you to all of the families who entered this year's contest. We are
thrilled to feature all of the finalists in an upcoming issue (possibly May 2009) with Evan on our cover.
Congratulations Evan and to the Taylor family!
Evan Taylor, age 4, of Worcester!
Thank you to all of the families who entered this year's contest. We are
thrilled to feature all of the finalists in an upcoming issue (possibly May 2009) with Evan on our cover.
Congratulations Evan and to the Taylor family!
Jazzed!
Paula Monette Ethier, Creative Director
Gareth Charter, Publisher
Carrie Wattu, Editor
baystateparent just returned from a parenting publications conference in New Orleans with regional parenting magazines from all over the United States.
In addition to networking and exchanging ideas and resources, baystateparent competed with other publications in various design and editorial categories for the year 2008 and were judged by professionals from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. We're proud to announce...
baystateparent Wins 11 National Design and Editorial Awards
from Parenting Publications of America
Winners of the 11 awards for baystateparent were Paula Monette Ethier, creative director; Steven King, voted as New England’s photographer of the year by the New England Press Association, Paula Swift, award-winning photographer; Carrie Wattu, editor
5 EDITORIAL AWARDS
1 BRONZE for cover writing by Carrie Wattu
1 SILVER for Carrie Wattu’s headlines
3 GOLD for Carrie Wattu’s editor’s note, travel story on NYC and profile on Monica Jorge
6 DESIGN AWARDS
3 BRONZE: Paula Ethier and Steven King’s January 2008 cover; Paula Ethier and Steve King’s “Moms Without Limbs,” and Paula Monette Ethier’s Adoption Guide November 2008.
1 SILVER: Back –to-School color layout August 2008 by Paula Ethier
2 GOLD: Paula Ethier and Paula Swifts’s October 2008 Think Pink Cover and Paula Ethier and Steve King’s Coming of Age Fashions, May 2008.
Cover Writing
Bronze: Bay State Parent; Carrie Wattu, editor
The writer of the cover lines uses an effective style that separates this magazine from others – she highlights each topic with a larger typeface and writes the rest of the cover line to make both sizes work together. Great work.
Column: Publisher’s/Editor’s Note
Gold: Bay State Parent; Carrie Wattu, editor
Both of these columns overflow with a strong writer’s voice. The strong phrasing compels readers to stick around from the lede to the end. In one of the columns, the writer takes us straight into the life of a mother who lost all four limbs to a rare infection. Excellent legwork gathering quotes and the details that show readers how the mother’s spirit remains strong, despite her physical condition.
Headlines
Silver: Bay State Parent; Carrie Wattu, editor
Consistently solid headlines with a clear reflection of the story content, including “The Buzz on Energy Drinks” and “Worried about your anxious kid?” Readable headlines draw attention to stories without being a distraction.
Travel Feature
Gold: Bay State Parent; “Plan an unforgettable mother-daughter trip to New York City”; Carrie Wattu, editor
It’s hard to write about a place like New York City and generate new excitement and interest. But this author took on that challenge by creating an engaging and visual personal narrative that included visual details, keen description, and helpful information. Even if you’ve been a hundred times, you’ll want to go again.
Profiles
Gold: Bay State Parent, “Mom Without Limbs/Without Limits”; Carrie Wattu, editor; Steven King, photographer; Paula Ethier, creative director
This is a heartwarming, remarkable story about a woman who literally gave up her arms and legs for her children following C-section complications. Wattu dramatically describes Monica Jorge’s ordeal, as well as the day-to-day challenges she faces as a parent with disabilities. Fascinating subject matter, well-written story.
Front Cover/Newsprint: Original Photo
Bronze: Bay State Parent; “January 2008”; Paula Monette Ethier, Steven King
The boy’s face and the cover design make this entry a winner. His face stands out because of the dark clothing and background. The text is balanced around the edges, on his dark jacket. Colors are subdued, but harmonious.
Gold: Bay State Parent; “October 2008”; Paula Monette Ethier, Paula Swift
The clean, simple photograph will draw attention, and the triangle formed with the hands will keep viewers’ eyes in the photograph. The theme of the issue is clear because of the pink clothing and typography.
Interior Photography (Original)
Bronze: Bay State Parent; “Mom Without Limbs/Without Limits”; Paula Monette Ethier
The large, intimate portraits of the parents with their child sets the tone immediately. This is followed by two smaller, natural moments. This story could be sad, but the images and layout lift the mood and show the joy and love in the family.
Gold: Bay State Parent; “Coming of Age Fashions”; Paula Monette Ethier, Steven King
This is an original story idea with a fresh photographic execution. The illustrations are playful, tasteful and technically well done. They are played well and have ample white space. The use of simple props helps create a fun, youthful mood. Kudos to this team!
Feature Layout/Color
Silver: Bay State Parent; “Brrrrrring… Woke Up, Got out of Bed”; Paula Monette Ethier
This was a fun design done the old-fashioned way – build the props yourself instead of going for clip art and Photoshop. The end result is images you just can’t capture quite as well digitally. A fun rhyme and a comic-panel theme make this an enjoyable design.
Special Section
Bronze: Bay State Parent; “Annual Adoption Guide”; Paula Monette Ethier
This guide has essential information for parents considering adoption and those who have are foster parents or who have adopted children. The information is presented clearly and display type enhances the stories.
Please visit parentingpublications.org for more information.
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