Cambridge Science Festival 
April 17 - 26
Various Venues
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The Cambridge Science Festival is full of creative exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours and more.  There are some programs specifically for kids and families, some just for teens and some just for adults. The Cambridge Science Festival is free and open to the public and is held at a variety of venues.

 

PJ Library Passover: A Family Fun Seder
Sunday, March 29
Temple Isaiah, Lexington
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Join PJ Library and the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston for this family fun Passover seder. Celebrate the Jewish journey to freedom at this fun interactive seder filled with singing, movement, crafts and Passover tastings. Includes a performance by Josh Shriber of Josh.
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Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, March 28
Tsongas Center at
UMass Lowell
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The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town with their unrivaled family show, featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet. With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequaled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family - creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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Good Friday Family 'Eggs'tra-ordinary  
Farm Fun!  
Friday, April 3, 10 - 11 am
Soule Homestead, Middleboro 
CLICK HERE for Details

Join in the fun! Make a take home craft, hear a story and go on an egg hunt. All ages welcome! $2 per person. Pre-registration required.
 

March, 2015

Hello all!

Spring is coming... spring is coming!  SPRING IS COMING!  Right?

The warm weather we have had this week has been such a relief, but will these snow piles ever melt? 

Despite the fickle nature of March weather, it is time to shake off those snowbound blues and get out of the house!  Egg Hunts, zoo visits and events... there is something for everyone this month.  Need ideas? Check out all the ideas listed in this newsletter!

Whatever plans you make, we wish you blue skies and sunny weather!
 
Warm regards,
Carol and Jessica - Publishers

 

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Roger Williams Park Zoo: Fun Easter Events!   


Join us for our Egg Hunt Safari: Follow the clues to different locations around the Zoo to claim Easter eggs. When your hunting is through, collect a treat and enjoy other festive spring activities. 

Visits with the Easter Bunny: Hop over to Our House in the Big Backyard where families can make an eco-friendly craft, and take a picture with the Easter Bunny!  

CLICK HERE for details!  
 
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 
(401) 785-3510  
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Bay Farm Montessori AcademySummer program

Bay Farm Montessori Academy, Duxbury
(781) 934-7101
www.bfarm.org

The Hanover Mall:  The Easter Bunny arrives!     



Easter Bunny Arrives at Hanover Mall beginning March 14th through April 4th.  Stop by to make a family memory!

Special Pet Night - Friday March 27th.

CLICK HERE to find MORE information on pricing, photo packages and pet photos. 

Hanover Mall, 1775 Washington Street, Hanover
www.hanovermall.com
 
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Winslow Farm: Easter Egg Hunt!   


Easter Egg Hunt at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary!

The Winslow Nature Trail holds hidden Easter treasures just waiting to be found.  Bring your kids for Easter Bunny sightings and our fun egg hunt any one of the following dates:

Winslow Farm Egg Hunt, Noon - 3pm 
Sundays - March 15, 21, 22 
Saturday - Sunday:  March 29-30 and April 4-5 (Easter Day)
Adults $10 and $5 for children ages 2 and over   

Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1 to 8 

 

Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary has been voted one of Massachusetts's 1,000 places to visit for good reason. Come meet over 180 animals of all species lounging, walking, playing and otherwise living the good life.

Winlsow Farm Animal Sancturary, Norton
(508) 285-6451
 www.winslowfarm.com

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Brookline Music School:
April Vacation Week & March Events



CHOOSE YOUR INSTRUMENT - APRIL VACATION WEEK
April 21 - 24, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, $250
Designed for students entering 4th &and 5th grades who will be taking an orchestral or band instrument and need to choose an instrument before the end of the school year. Hands-on exploration of percussion, wind, and string instruments.  
 
Please join us Sunday March 29 at 1 pm for "Is There a Gargoyle Hiding in Your Sonata?"  Ages 6 and up; $5 cash/door.
 
Thursday April 9 at 7 pm for  Music & the Brain: Linking Music, Language & Learning, An Evening with Dr. Nadine Gaab,
Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Free.
 
Brookline Music School, Brookline
(617) 277-4593
www.bmsmusic.org   

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Old Colony YMCA:  Spring Leagues       

  

Get in on the fun during our spring sports and recreation leagues!
 
We've got something for everyone including: 
*    Soccer 
*    T-ball 
*    Flag Football 
*    and many more!

Session dates vary by branch location but most leagues begin early April. 

CLICK HERE to browse our classes and/or register online!

Old Colony YMCA
 
Brockton, Easton, East Bridgewater,
Middleboro, Stoughton, and Taunton
 www.oldcolonyymca.org        

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Extreme Field Day for Kids: Let your kid be an EXTREME KID! 

 

Extreme Field Day for Kids is an exclusive obstacle course race for kids ages 4-14.  We have also added 2 Family Heats.   
 
Our courses are 1/2 mile to 3 miles distances that include 12- 15+ age appropriate obstacles that will inspire your kids to run hard, have fun and get really muddy!!! 

All racers will receive a finishers t-shirt, swag bag and a finishers medal.  There is a fun festival area at every race.  All spectators are FREE! 

Let your child be an EXTREME KID for a day! If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].  
Check out our website for all upcoming events and use the code "MDG" and get 10% off any race.  

Extreme Field Day for Kids
 www.extremefielddayforkids.com 
 

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MDG Crafts: Borax Crystal Rainbow!


With ALL the snow days we've had, this rainbow will make a nice change of scenery!  Not only is this a cool craft - with the Borax crystals it is also a great science project!
 
What you need:
    - Borax
    - Hot water
    - Giant pipe cleaners
    - Clear plastic thin string
    - Pencil or chopstick
    - Large container to fully submerge your rainbow
What you do:
Step 1. Form a rainbow with your large pipe cleaners. Hold it together by tying the bottom right and left sides together loosely with your clear string. You don't need to tie too tightly in order to maintain your rainbow shape, just enough to keep the rainbow in one place.

Step 2. Fill a large container with Borax and hot water to dissolve. Add 3 tablespoons of borax per each hot cup of water you use a stir. It's alright if some borax settles to the bottom of the jar.

Step 3. Use a pencil or chopstick and tie your string through two ends of the rainbow to suspend it. Allow to soak uncovered and undisturbed overnight. 

The next morning, lift the rainbow out carefully and snip off the string. You'll have a beautiful giant crystal rainbow!

  
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Mother's Helpers:  Real babysitters.  Real easy!     

 

In business since 1961, Mother's Helpers provides quality, reliable childcare.   We offer temp/perm,  overnight and occasional care in your home.  If you need a day off, a night out or a weekend away.  We have experienced adult babysitters with their own transportation.  

Mother's Helpers, Serving Boston/Metro West 
(508) 881-2200 

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Sacred Heart School, Kingston
The Path to Academic Success



Sacred Heart School's
award-winning Early Childhood Center and Elementary School are the first steps on the path to academic success. Students thrive on our beautiful 120-acre campus and benefit from the shared resources of a preschool to grade 12 system!

Sacred Heart School, Kingston
(781) 585-7511
www.sacredheartkingston.com
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 MDG LINKS WE LOVE:   Steve Spangler Science!


Get access to the largest collection of science experiments, videos and hands-on science activities... anywhere!

The Steve Spangler website is your ticket to the most extensive collection of cool science experiments and how-to science videos ever compiled in one place. Whether you are a teacher looking for a great hands-on science activity to enhance your curriculum, or a student looking for the best science fair project idea, The Lab is the place to research hundreds and hundreds of ideas that are easy to recreate at home.

With a Lab Pass, you'll have access to over a thousand of Steve Spangler's how-to science videos and lessons with step-by-step instructions to get you started right away. Their new search allows you to find exactly what you want based on your interests!  It is all very cool!

Check it out! www.stevespanglerscience.com
Old Colony YMCACamp Egg Hunt

SAVE THE DATE!  EASTER EGG HUNT - SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH
  • 10 am at Camp Satucket (E. Bridgewater)
  • 10 am at Camp Yomechas (Middleboro)
  • 11 am at Camp Stoughton (Stoughton)
  • 11 am at Camp Clark (Plymouth)
We hope to see you there!

CLICK HERE to learn more about Y camp offerings, including how you can save 20% this summer!

Old Colony YMCA
With camps located in East Bridgewater, Middleboro,
Plymouth, Stoughton, and Canton, we are convenient to you! 
 
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Discover Music and ArtCheck us out today!  


Check out Discover Music and Art where we offer Music Together, voice and instrument lessons and musical theatre.

Music and Performing Arts classes are for all ages and taught by professionals, inspiring students to develop their artistic talents supporting their personal growth. Our studio promotes community involvement, including inter-generational concerts and sharing the gift of music with homeless children.

Discover Music and Art, Dedham
(781) 366-0311
www.DiscoverMusicAndArt.com

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Let's Boston!  Become a host family!


Let's Boston
is looking for host families in MASSACHUSETTS or anywhere in NEW ENGLAND/NEW YORK for high school students from Spain this summer!

Only 4 weeks - students arrive June 29th and need accommodations until July 26th. Host families do not need to speak any other languages, as it is an English immersion program for the student.

Students travel with their own spending money, and host families provide room and board and treat the student as another member of their family, including them in normal summer activities. You are guaranteed to make a new "forever" friend from this amazing experience! 

Program director stays locally the entire summer and is available by cell 24/7.  Contact Carrie at [email protected] or at [email protected] for more information!  Open your hearts and home for this incredible cultural exchange!
 
Let's Boston,
New England & New York
www.letsboston.com 

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Old Colony YMCA:  Personal Training   

  

  

PURCHASE FOUR 30-MINUTE* PERSONAL
TRAINING SESSIONS FOR JUST $99


Focus on YOU this spring! YMCA Personal Training provides you with a customized exercise program designed to help you meet your goals, including:

*    Lose weight and reduce body fat 
*    Increase endurance & flexibility 
*    Improve cardiovascular health 
*    Gain better balance and mobility 
*    Increase self-confidence 

Offer ends 3/31/2015.  CLICK HERE for all the details!

Old Colony YMCA
 
Brockton, Easton, East Bridgewater,
Middleboro, Stoughton, and Taunton
 www.oldcolonyymca.org           

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Clearbrook Family Swim Club:  June 6 - September 7  

  
CLEARBROOK FAMILY SWIM CLUB  
@ THE METROWEST YMCA, FRAMINGHAM

Enjoy time with your family, make new friends, swim laps in the 4 lane outdoor pool, enjoy a picnic lunch, read a good book under the trees or just lounge by the pool and enjoy the summer weather.   June 6 - September 7.  

CLICK HERE to view pictures, amenities, brochure, swim lesson schedule and rates. 

 

Clearbrook Family Swim Club, 120 Parker Road, Framingham 
(508) 879-4420 or (508) 405-0350
www.metrowestymca.org/locations/clearbrook/

   MDG WIN! Sesame Street Live "Make a New Friend"

This month, enter to win a family four-packs
 Sesame Street Live "Make a New Friend"
!

No matter where you're from or where you've been, everyone is special - so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies 
 
Sesame Street Live "Make a New Friend"
Providence Performing Arts Center
Friday, March 27, 6:30 pm 

Check it out at www.ppacri.org.

To Enter:  CLICK HERE 

Or send us an email at: [email protected]