Parent Advisory Committee, pawinn@yahoo.com

Parents have long asked what they can do to help us make the club a successful place for their child. In an effort to allow parents to make their voices heard we have created a parent advisory committee. Phyllis Winn parent of Robert and Samantha Winn has agreed to head this committee, her email address is listed above. If you are interested in helping her with any of the following events, or know another way that you can help our club to be a greater place for youth please let us know.

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Movie and Pizza Night, Friday April 16th 6-9 p.m.

Need a night out, not interested in hiring a baby sitter? Leave your kids at the club and know that they’ll be safe and entertained. For only $15.00 per child, you can enjoy three hours of child free bliss. We’ll provide pizza and an age appropriate movie. Registration is required for this event. Please obtain a registration form from the front desk. All registrations must be received by Friday April 9, 2010.

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Photo via Tufts University Blog

All children in grades K-3 are invited to the Annual Kids’ Day at Tufts University.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

A fun-filled day for FREE hosted by Tufts’ Leonard Carmichael Society

Check-in at the Campus Center, 44 Professors Row, Medford/Somerville Campus

This year’s theme, “Under the Sea,” will feature various games and sports, as well as a chemistry presentation and other fun competitions.

To register for the event or read more about the event online, please visit http://ase.tufts.edu/lcs/kids_day. For more information, please e mail lcs.kidsday@gmail.com or call 617-627-3780, the Tufts Office of Community Relations, a supporter of Kids’ Day.

River Day is a school based event that offers informal learning opportunities around the site of our nearby Mystic River. The River Day programs seek to access skills and talents of community, university, government and public and private institutions. These presenters offer their skills and talents on a volunteer or reduced fee basis to our students for one school day. The students learn from many “hands on’ and interactive displays all related to the designated theme.

River Day is a special event that is held only at the Andrews school. The program is developed and run by parent volunteers. We are hoping you will consider participating in this wonderful event. Volunteers can choose from a variety of tasks that may include: running the “recycle relay” course, picking up refreshments for lunch, contacting possible presenters, or being a presenter…the possibilities are varied and everyone can play a role.

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DCR SOLICITS PUBLIC INPUT ON TRAIL PLANNING PROCESS

FOR THE MIDDLESEX FELLS RESERVATION

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has scheduled a Trail Planning Workshop to solicit public input as the agency begins to develop a Trail System Planning Process for the Middlesex Fells Reservation.

The Trail Planning Workshop will be held on Monday, February 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the McGlynn School Auditorium, 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford.

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What is The Green Streets Initiative?

The Green Streets Initiative is a grassroots organization of people from Cambridge, Massachusetts and surrounding cities, who celebrate, promote, and advocate for the use of alternative transportation.

For environmental, health, and community building reasons, our aim is to create safer, quieter, healthier streets for commuters and citizens of all types. READ MORE

In conjunction with the VOICES & BODIES performances happening at Springstep in Medford Square this Saturday (a capella vocals & body music, two shows, cafe seating with wine & food), there’s going to be an all-ages family workshop for just $5 earlier in the day:

Family Friendly Workshop – Hambone and “Found Sound”
(All Ages) with Evie Ladin
Saturday, November 14, 2:30-3:30pm Only 5 bucks!

During the time of slavery in the U.S., African slaves were not allowed to play any of the drums that were a part of their cultural communication. Without instruments, they turned their rhythmic knowledge in part to a body music called Hambone. Using traditional African-American Hambone as a start, this family-friendly, all-ages body percussion workshop will get people clapping, stomping, singing, and snapping with fun rhythms. Syncopated and funky, Hambone rhythms lie at the foundation of American music, and are easy and fun to learn. Often accompanied by songs, Hambone teaches some basic rhythmic coordination in the context of a traditional body percussion style.

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Medford Square, Haines Square (Salem Street) and West Medford Square.

Friday, October 30,2009 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Participating businesses are identified by orange and black balloons in front of their establishment. This event is for children in costume, ages 9 and younger, who are accompanied by an adult.

Halloween Bash at St. Francis of Assisi Church (on the Fellsway)

4-9pm on Friday October 30th. Fun filled event for families and kids. Admission is $5 for children under 13, which includes a free candy bag – parents and all others are free. There will be free games, scary movies, candy prizes and dancing. Also, a pumpkin raffle, bounce house, halloween arts and crafts and
food may be purchased for a separate fee.

Meadow Glen Mall – Radio Disney Monster Mash October 31st 2009
On Halloween Night Radio Disney will be on hand for the Monster Mash. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes to this fun filled event. A huge inflatable haunted house will be on site and will be the perfect photo opportunity for parents to take pictures of their children. Photos will be available for free for parents to take on their own. The mall will not provide any cameras or other photography materials. Customers must bring their own cameras to take photos. This event will run from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm and will take place in and around Center Court.

* Join Radio Disney with music, prizes, games and fun!
* FREE event for kids 12 and under
* Costume contest

Saturday, October 24 at 1 pm – free concert for children.
“Music: The Incredible Time Machine!”

The Tufts Wind Ensemble invites children in the primary grades as our special guests as we journey through the beat, meter, and rhythms of music. Come skip, gallop, and march to the music of composers including John Philip Sousa, Dave Brubeck, and John Williams!

Free and open to the public. No tickets required. Distler Performance Hall

Questions: Please email edith.auner@yahoo.com

Medford Soccer Community Spring 2010 Registration is Now Open

To register, please click the Registration tab located on the left of www.MedfordSoccer.com or click the link below to automatically sign-in and load last season’s information:

Spring soccer is anticipated to start Sunday, April 11, 2010.

Regular registration for the U10-U19 Travel Spring 2010 season is open until Thursday, November 5, 2009 at midnight.
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Friends of the Mystic River has rescheduled its 15th annual Mystic River Fall Cleanup to Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Trash and debris will be collected along the river banks and in nearby grassy fields at selected locations between the Lower Mystic Lake and Torbert MacDonald Park. READ MORE