Monday, March 25, 2013

FREE FAMILY FUN THIS WEEK!

*Mass in Motion Family Fun Hour
Mass in Motion family Fun Hour at Reingold Elementary School Thursday March 28, 2013 from 6-7p. Come by for story time, coloring, light refreshments, craft, activity, and each child leaves with a FREE book.  



*Cooking With Kids Family Night: Pizza Party and Game Night!
Also on Friday March 29th we still have spots for your 3-8 year olds for a pizza making/eating and game night at the Arc of  Opportunity on Main St. at 5:30 (siblings welcome) must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please RSVP to JIm at 978-343-6662 ext.125. Kids will design and bake their own creations for themselves and their family and enjoy game night.   

*Massachusetts SRTS and Saris Bike Poster Contest! Entries due April 1st!
The Bikes Make Life  Poster Contest is national competition for 5th grade students and supports Mass in Motion’s and Safe Routes to School’s goals to encourage kids to ride their bikes more frequently, increase their physical activity and enjoy getting exercise outdoors! Participating schools will submit entries to the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program by April 1.  A first place winner will be selected to represent the Commonwealth in the national contest and receive a new bike provided by Saris Cycling Group. Second and Third Place winners will receive gear to make their bike ride safer and fun. The Massachusetts first place winner will then compete for the national prize - a chance to attend the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington DC and an exclusive bicycle parking and tracking system known as The Hub for their school! Contest rules, promotional posters, and entry forms are attached. Please contact Lauren Robinson at the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School program for more information – lauren.a.robinson@state.ma.us 


*OTHER---
*Sign your child(ren) up at www.KidsSkateFree.com  and www.KidsBowlFree.com for FREE passes to  skating and bowling for some great fitness fun!
*Fitchburg YMCA is ONLY $1 per day for students of Fitchburg. Also, BRING A BUDDY FREE on Thursdays. Call for more info (978) 343-4847.

Farmers Market Art Museum


Farmer’s Market Winter and Spring.
Every First Thursday of the month at the Fitchburg Art Museum from 4-7p. Usually Strengthening Families is also there and has some fun family craft or thing to do and admission into the museum is FREE during this time as well.

Fitchburg Art Museum
25 Merriam Parkway
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

NEXT WEDNESDAY~ BE THERE!!



Mass In Motion Kids Health Fair
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
5:30-7:30p
Fitchburg State University
Main Lounge, Hammond Building
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Parent/Child Play Group

LET’S PLAY!
MOC Community Partnership Parent/Child Play Group
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30AM
Fun and learning for parents and children ages birth to 5 years
March 5, 2013:  More Dinosaurs! How big were they really? Can you fit into a dino footprint? Make dinosaur swamp slime.

March 12, 2013: “Invisible ink” (white crayons) reveals dinosaur bones when painted! Make your own fossil with play dough.
  • No play group on February 19 due to school vacation week
Cleghorn Youth Center, 40 Fairmount St., Fitchburg
(please enter through the back door of the Youth Center)
FREE, Bilingual, and no RSVP needed.
For more information email llee@mocinc.org or dperez@mocinc.org  or               call 978-345-8549 x325 or  x326 para Español                                                          
A program of the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care

Yoga For Kids

YOGA FOR KIDS
(Yoga para ninos)
FREE (GRATIS!)  With Paula Magee
APPROPRIATE FOR AGES PRESCHOOL- GRADE 3
(para edades pre-escola – 3rd grado)
HAVE FUN AND HELP YOUR CHILD STAY FIT!
FITCHBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
3:30- 4:15 PM
Wednesday February 13, 2013
Wednesday March 6, 2013
Wednesday April 10, 2013

RSVP to the Library: 978-345-9637
Sponsored by MOC Community Partnership for Children, 110 South St., Fitchburg, MA               A program of the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care

MOTOR MAGIC

Motor Magic!
Preschool Physical Development Program from MOC Community Partnerships
Presented by Mary Beth Christian, COTA/L and
Gloria Payton, Head Start Teacher
Please Join Us for a FREE Music and Movement Series for your Preschool aged Child
Thursdays, 4:00-4:45PM
March 7, 2013                          May 2, 2013
March 14, 2013                        May 9, 2013
March 21, 2013                        May 16, 2013
At
Hosmer School, 110 South St., Fitchburg
Please RSVP: Space is Limited 978-345-8549 x325 or x326 (para Español)
Sponsored by MOC Community Partnership for Children, 110 South St., Fitchburg                              
A program of the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care
Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences: Physical Development 2. Build body awareness , strength, and coordination through locomotion activities; 4. Build awareness of directionality and position in space; 5. Use both sides of the body to strengthen bilateral coordination; 8. Strengthen hand grasp and flexibility