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TOUCH A TRUCK!
Sunday, May 19
Abington Town Hall
10 am - 1 pm
Click HERE for details
Visit a magically transformed parking lot as we create an interactive play museum for kids of all ages. Give your children an up close experience with public service vehicles, construction equipment and the Channel 4 mobile accuweather lab! Super memories guaranteed!
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BIRTHDAY BLAST MITZVAH DAY
Sunday May 19
Heritage at Framingham
Even little hands can do a mitzvah (good deed)! Work as a community to support Birthday Wishes, a non- profit organization that brings birthday parties to homeless children living in shelters. Come with your little ones to fill goody bags, make birthday cards, get your face painted, decorate cup- cakes and enjoy party games. Please bring a pack of juice boxes and/or a box of cake mix to donate to Birthday Wishes.
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 Yellow Balloon Fair
Saturday May 11
Community Nursery School Lexington
10 am - 2 pm
Preschool oriented games, prizes, face painting, and crafts. In addition to a raffle focused on family-centered prizes, the highlights of the fair include a petting zoo, a bounce house, a drum circle, and BBQ lunch with home baked goods.
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Dear friends,
Well, this morning found me online printing out forms, making copies of physicals, writing checks and making a quick trip to the post office so that all of this paperwork arrived at its correct destinations as soon as possible. In other words, just like every other parent, the shock that summer program registration needs to be tackled right away hit.  For you parents like me, we have produced a special Education, Summer & Camps supplement. Its got tons of great resources and ideas. CLICK HERE to see our online version and look for print copies locally in the near future. You'll see even more ideas as you read down. So many good things to choose from! And finally, of course, we would be remiss if we did not include mention of Mother's Day. Our wishes are that you all have the day of your dreams and enjoy every single second of it! With warmest regards,
Carol and Jessica - Publishers
Marni - Advertising
ps: Interested in sponsoring an upcoming monthly newsletter? Rates are just $85. Email us today.
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Keys For Kids Music School:
Make this summer a musical one for your family!
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 * Introductory Summer Piano Classes (beginners age 3-12, grouped by age) - an intro to music elements in an interactive way through fun ear & rhythm training activities, movement, solfege singing, keyboard playing & learning to read music. Develop a musical foundation that can be applied to any instrument! A wonderful opportunity to try classes!
* Summer Creative Arts Camp (age 5-12) - An experience you won't want your child to miss! Enjoy hands-on instruction to a variety of different instruments including guitar, drums, violin & piano. Explore music & movement, arts & crafts & even create & participate in a musical performed at the end of each session.
* Summer Private Lessons - All ages and instruments, with flexible scheduling to accommodate vacations & other activities. A great way to experience a new instrument you want!
Keys for kids (781) 274-9729 www.keys-for-kids.com Inga@keys-for-kids.com 
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Bright Hoirzons: Well Aware Open Houses!
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 This spring Bright Horizons will host Well Aware Open Houses throughout the Boston area for current and prospective families. The Well Aware component of the Bright Horizons curriculum fosters attitudes toward healthy living and incorporates this learning in children's daily routine. At Bright Horizon's Well Aware Open Houses families will experience how fitness and wellness are made fun by participating in classroom activities and family challenges including dance-offs, yoga-thons and more. Experience our Well Aware program in-person at one of our Open Houses! For participating locations near you and for more information please visit www.brighthorizons.com/wellawareboston
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Plymouth Pilgrims Baseball Club!
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 The Pilgrims have landed! Join The Plymouth Pilgrims Baseball Club as they begin play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League this June!
Opening Night is 6:30 pm Friday, June 7 at Forges Field, 83 Jordan Road in Plymouth. Save the date for affordable family fun -- just $5 for a family (of 6) to watch the game, to be entertained, and to win prizes!
Visit our website for game schedule and information about all the fun family events planned!
Ps: Give a shout out to our Season Sponsors who have gone the extra mile to make Plymouth Pilgrims Baseball possible (including Mom's & Dad's Guide!). Their generosity helps us give back to the community in so many ways. If you like what the Pilgrims do on and off the field, please consider supporting the local businesses that support us!
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| KING JEWELERS: Remember When You First Touched Your Child's Tiny Hand? | |
Keep that memory close to your heart with a Lasting Impression - fingerprint jewelry by Mark Michael Designs.
King Jewelers, 812 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset
(781) 383-1755
King Jewelers Store Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 5:30, Thursday eve's until 7:00 beginning April and Saturdays 9:30 to 5:00, closed Sundays and Mondays. |
 Summer Marketing for your Business! |
Do you have a business that caters to summer fun or birthdays It's a great time to start thinking ahead to your summer marketing!
Our Birthday & Summer Fun Supplement, distributed in June, to 1400 locations will get you right in front of your target market! This once a year opportunity starts with prices as low as $115 for a resource listing or $195 for a small display ad. For this low investment your ad will be in 30,000 hard copies and be promoted with a flipbook on our website. CLICK HERE for a link to our 2012 edition.
CLICK HERE to check out our media sheet for all of our sizes and pricing on our ads. Bonus: They are full color too!! Call or email us at info@momsanddadsguide.com to reserve your space!
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| Fairytale Princess Ball: A Truly Magical Tea Party! |
Join Us For A Truly Magical Tea Party With Fairytale Princess Characters!
June 22, Noon - 2 pm
Spring Hill Suites Marriott
Devens Common Center
31 Andrews Pkwy, Devens, MA
Special Singing Performances - Tea Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, Princess Cakes and "Tea".
Musical Games and Dancing with Timeless Productions with DJ Karl Hosnander.
Picture Opportunities and Favors! Tickets are $35. RSVP today!
Miss Emmas Tea
(978) 537-6945
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New Art Center in Newton:
Summer Vacation Art Programs
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Our popular summer art programs provide students with the opportunity to try a variety of art media, develop their creativity and artistic skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Week-long programs for kids, preteens and teens (afternoon options available).
New Art Center in Newton, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville
(617) 964-3424
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Bay Farm: 4th Annual International Fair
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Bay Farm Montessori Academy, 145 Loring St., Duxbury (781) 934-7101
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Save the Date! Pooch-A-Palooza!
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 Join us for Pooch-A-Palooza - A Party for All Breeds and the BEST FESTIVAL of 2013!Pooch-A-PaloozaSaturday - Sunday June 22 - 23 Prowse Farm, Canton Over 10,000 people are expected to attend this two day festival, so join in the fun! Prowse Farm is home of the popular Life is Good Festival - so you know its a GREAT location! Enjoy all the festivities including: - Pooch Pavilion
- Live Music Stage
- Marketplace
- Kids' Activity Zone
- Food Alley
- Beer Garden
Pooch-A-Paloozawww.Pooch-A-Palooza.com To purchase tickets please visit www.poochtickets.com |
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MDG CRAFT: Planting Wellies Craft!
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 What a wonderful way to introduce young children to the joys of gardening!
These Wellies (better known as boots in the USA) make delightful containers that youngsters can personalize to use as planters for spring flowers. They'll take pride in picking a special spot and caring for them all on their own.
What you need:
- Wellies (Boots - which you can almost always find affordably at discount stores)
- Broad paint markers (ask at your craft store for the exact right ones that won't crack or flake)
- Planting soil (or yard soil!) and gravel
- Young flowers from the garden store
What you do:
First get the practical out of the way - cut slits in the bottom of each Wellie to allow for drainage (this is your job parents!). Then its time to let your child to go to town with their creativity and the broad paint markers! Give artwork plenty of time to dry.
Once dry, the willing helper can fill the Wellies about two-thirds full of gravel and then its FINALLY time to plant. Help your child break up the flower's soil ball a bit, separating the roots, and then plant!
This project is reprinted courtesy of Dawn Isaac of LittleGreenFingers.com.
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Cub Adventure Day Camp: Summer Camp for Boys! |
Our pristine and scenic 325-acre E. Paul Robsham Scout Reservation is the perfect place for summer camp.
Programs, for boys completing grades 1-4, include archery, BB shooting, crafts, boating, fishing, hiking, nature and ecology, campcraft skills, sports and games, team building activities, plus a pond for those hot summer days!
Cub Adventure Day Camp, Bolton, MA
(508) 872-6551
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Old Colony YMCA: Birthday Parties
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Have your next birthday party at the Y!
Let the Old Colony YMCA help you plan your next birthday party - your child and friends will have a blast and you won't have to deal with the stress of hosting everyone at home! CLICK HERE to view our program guides by branch location for a full range of birthday options including:
- Pool Parties
- Gymnastics Parties
- Sports Parties
- Preschool Birthday Parties
- Dance Parties
- Ropes Course Birthday Parties
- ... and many more!
Old Colony YMCA
Branch Locations: Brockton, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Stoughton, Taunton, Plymouth
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Hanover Mall: Gifts for Mom's, Dad's and Grad's!
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|  Save MORE at Hanover Mall!
- NASR Jewelers
- Old Navy
- Olympia Sports
- Radio Shack
- Sears
- Things Remembered
Click HERE to view all of your shopping options!
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M&DG Family Fun: Annual Duckling Day Parade!
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Friends of the Public Garden Host Annual Duckling Day Parade!
Sunday, May 12 10:30 am - 1 pm
Boston Common-Parkman Bandstand
Based on the children's classic Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, Duckling Day is an annual event where children and their family's parade through Boston Common and the Public Garden dressed like characters from the story.
Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin in Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand and end near the famous duckling sculptures. Join us for family entertainment prior to parade.
Registration and entertainment on the Common begin at 10:30 am at the Parkman Bandstand, and the parade begins at noon.
There is a $35 donation per family ($40 the day of the event).
Online Registration ends Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 pm.
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| Mama Micki's All Natural Bakery: Gluten free? Dairy Free? Egg free? Soy Free? Yes, we can bake that! |
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 Mama Micki's All Natural Bakery works closely with you to create the perfect treat for your special occasion based on your dietary needs!
Only organic, all natural and non-GMO ingredients!
Cakes, push pops, cupcakes and more!
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Old Colony YMCA:
Open House - Saturday, May 18 - 10 am- 2 pm
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Open House
Saturday, May 18th, 10am-2pm
If you have children, the Y is the perfect place for cool and refreshing activities to keep your children busy, active, and having fun this summer season.
Y Members enjoy:
* Best Rates on all classes & programs
* Priority Registration on all classes & programs
* Unlimited Group Fitness Classes (Zumba, Group Cycling, etc.)
* Facility & Online Access to Personalized Fitness & Nutrition
Management
* Childwatch - free child care while parents work out
* Free access to other YMCA's
* No Membership Commitments
Plus, we offer financial assistance if you need it
Old Colony YMCA
Branch Locations: Brockton, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Plymouth (camp), Stoughton, Taunton
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Children's Workshop: Summer Programs! |
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Is it Summer yet?
Your child deserves a fun, engaging and educational summer experience. The Children's Workshop has field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, and community projects.
We offer programs for children ages six weeks to twelve years, with hot meals included, flexible hours and convenient locations.
or click below to email your closest location:
6 Bellows Road Westborough
(508) 366-2148
475 Winter Street Waltham
(781) 466-8640
884 M Washington Street Norwood
(781) 769-2363
444 Kelley Blvd. North Attleboro
(508) 643-3458
Mention Mom's and Dad's guide and receive free registration!"
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| Old Colony YMCA: Summer Camps |
 With a range of traditional and specialty camp offerings for youth ages 3-15*, Old Colony Y Camps offer the best camp experience for your child this summer!
Bus Transportation is included for most options, Extended AM and PM care is offered, and Financial Assistance is available. *Camp offerings and ages may vary by camp location.
Y Camp Open House, Saturday, May 18, Family Fun Day
- Camp Clark, Plymouth Noon - 2 pm
- Camp Satucket, E. Bridgewater, 11am - 1am
- Camp Yomechas, Middleboro, 10 am - Noon
- YMCA Camp at Stoughton, Noon - 2 pm
Register for camp at the open house and you'll be entered to win a free camp session for this summer!
Old Colony YMCA
With camps located in East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Plymouth, Canton and Stoughton, we are convenient to you! www.oldcolonyymca.org/camps
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Hidden Hollow Farm:
The South Shore's Best Kept Secret! |
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 Our wonderful 18 acre family farm offers Summer and April School Vacation Horsemanship Camp, Lessons, Trail riding and terrific Birthday parties.
We offer beginner as well as advanced riding. We also offer Horse Showing, Jumping, Dressage.
Many talented show horses and ponies available.
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| Brookline Music School: Treat Mom to a Free Concert! |
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 Don't miss the last concert in our 2012-13 Faculty Artist Series - Piano Pieces with Valerie Ross this Sunday, May 12, 4:00 pm at Brookline Music School.
Piano Pieces is a grab bag of shorter solo pieces by Romantic and Modern composers, and will explore the ways music can evoke different times and places, feelings and ideas in the listener.
You'll hear music by famous composers such as Claude Debussy and Johannes Brahms along lesser-known works of Olivier Messiaen and Frederic Rzewski. The program will also feature a world premier of "Mystic Garden," a collection of miniatures by composer Brain Hulse.
Brookline Music School, Brookline
(617) 277-4593
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| Zoo New England: Host your own wild event at Franklin Park and Stone Zoos! |
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The Zoos are a great place to host a birthday party!
With a range of options, parties can be customized to create a memorable event in a truly unique setting. Book your party today! Call or visit our website for details!
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Boston
(617) 541-LION
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham
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| Kid's Kastle: Happy Mother's Day! |
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 Thank you to all my wonderful teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciate Week and Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful ladies in our lives!
Kid's Kastle
933 Plymouth Street/Route 106, Halifax, MA 02338
(781) 294-1975
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| Win! One of two family four packs to opening night! |
This month two lucky families will win family four-packs of passes to the first home game for the Plymouth Pilgrims!
Opening Night is 6:30 pm Friday, June 7 at Forges Field, 83 Jordan Road in Plymouth and the Pilgrims will be playing Mystic Schooners.
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