TODAY!!!

First Thursday Family Activity

Come learn all about Egypt à Make a Mummy à Make and Take Egyptian Game

Fitchburg Art Museum

25 Merriam Pkwy

 Thursday, June 6, 2013

4:00-6:30

Stay Updated via Email

 

There is SO much happening in Fitchburg and surrounding towns/cities that if I posted it all here, I'd be doing this all day. To make sure you get all of the updates as to FREE and/or low-cost events that are happening in your community, please email me and request to be added to the Mass in Motion Kids Updates.

 

I'll give you plenty of reasons to get off the couch, turn off the TV and get out of the house! Busy, active children sleep better too. And, BONUS, family bonding time!!

So, send me your email address today!

 

mvazquez@chcfhc.org

Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center
at Fitchburg Community Connections          
76 Summer St., Suite 210, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Tel. 978-829-0163

THIS WEEK (Tuesday-Friday)
Call to sign up for Rainforest Reptiles. First 20 families ONLY!

16 Nurturing Families 5pm-7pm (Full) (we are presently taking names for future classes)

17 My Time Infant/Toddlers (Ages 1month-3yrs) 10am-11:30am Mothers Support Group 9am-10am ____________________ Extreme Couponing Please call to reserve a spot

18 Rainforest Reptile Show for children 3-10 yrs of age Starts at 10:30am Only at reservation _________________ Teen Café (Ages 13-17) 4pm-6pm

19 Latino Support Group 10am-12pm

Next 2 weeks (Monday-Friday)

22 Fathers Support Group 5-6:30 (Time is subject to change)	23 Nurturing Families 5pm-7pm (Full) (we are presently taking names for future classes)	24 My Time Infant/Toddlers (Ages 1month-3yrs) 10am-11:30am Mothers Support Group 9am-10am ____________________ Family Fun Night 5pm-7pm RSVP	25 Tween Café (Ages 7-12) 4pm-6pm	26 Latino Support Group 10am-12pm
29 Fathers Support Group 5-6:30 (Time is subject to change)	30 Nurturing Families 5pm-7pm (Full) (we are presently taking names for future classes)

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

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



New England Aquarium at Fitchburg Public Library

Children’s Aid & Family Service Presents

A "Strengthening Families" Program Event

Traveling Tidepool Program Tuesday, February, 19, 2013 Drop-in anytime between 1-4:00 p.m.
Fitchburg Public Library
610 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420 Do you know what a sea urchin eats... or what eats a sea urchin? The answer to that question is coming to the Traveling Tidepool Program! This is a great opportunity for children of all ages to handle and observe a wide range of live tidal pool animals from local waters. Join us! In case of snow, check for cancelation on www.fitchburgpubliclibrary.org or call 978-345-9637.

FREE Valentine's Family Event at Farmer's Market

Strengthening Families will be at the Winter Farmer’s Market for Valentine crafts!

Card Making & Cookie Decorating for Children

When: 

Thursday February 7^th 4:00-6:00 pm

Where:

The Fitchburg Winter Farmer’s Market takes place every 1^st Thursday from 4:00-7:00 indoors at the Fitchburg Art Museum.

(Located on 185 Elm St. behind Fitchburg Post Office (Main St.)

 Come make a valentine for your special someone and   decorate a delicious treat for you!



Parent Cafe

COME TO THE

PARENT CAFÉ

At the Parent Café, we share information and ideas that help us take care of ourselves, raise strong children, and build strong relationships with our kids.  The next Parent Café will take place:

Date:   February 6, 2013

Time:   5:00pm to 7:00pm

Location:   The Arc of Opportunity,

Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Enter at Reception Area in rear

call: Jim at 978- 343-6662 ext. 125 for more information

Capacity for 35 participants

Group activities

Dinner Provided

LOVE

is the main ingredient

 in keeping your family strong

come to the Parent Café to

·         Meet new people

·         Share Ideas

·         Learn about resources in the

         Community

·         Learn ways to get involved with The Arc Resource Center &

         Strengthening Families

·         Share your hopes and dreams for your family

·         Build a stronger community

FREE Entrance to Fitchburg Art Museum during Farmer's Market

Fitchburg First Thursday is a monthly celebration of arts, family, activities and shopping. It takes place on the first Thursday of each month throughout downtown Fitchburg.

The Fitchburg Art Museum will have free admission on every first Thursday 4pm to 8pm as part of Mayor Wong's First Thursday celebrations.
For the younger visitor, there are activity sheets to do whilst they wander the Museum.
Free guided tours at 5:30 - except July and August.

Free Family Fun Hour Fitchburg Public Library

Thank you to all of you who came out and joined us at our FIRST Family Fun Hour at the Fitchburg Public Library. We had so much fun and families walked away with FUN CUPS, creatively designed by their children, that were full of fun ideas of things to do when you shut off the TV, computers and video games. They were also able to plant seeds to grow their very own healthy fruits and vegetables, tending to those plants are yet another activity that they can do with their TV free time.

Also, thank you to Gardening Places and the MOC Peer Leaders for their amazing contributions.

It was a success because you showed up and participated! You are awesome!!! Thank you again.

Next Family Fun Hour at Fitchburg Public Library is FEBRUARY 21, 2013 from 5-6p.

Imagination Library

Children’s Aid & Family Service Presents

A "Strengthening Families" Program Event

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Kick-Off Event Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location:
Fitchburg Public Library
610 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Event Includes: * "Big Joe" the Storyteller * "Book Buddies"—Fitchburg H.S. National Honor Society teens who will read with your kids.
* Registration for Dolly Parton Imagination Library—books to be delivered monthly to Fitchburg kids ages 0-5.
* Refreshments! Raffles! Prizes!
This event is generously sponsored by Worker’s Credit Union and United Way of North Central Massachusetts.

Free Lego Fun

LEGO TIME

Drop In for  FREE FAMILY FUN

Open to the Public

Legos Provided

Fitchburg Public Library

~Garden Room~

Thursdays Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, 2013

3:30-4:30p

School Sponsored Family Events

January
Family Events and Programs
Sponsored by Fitchburg Public School Title I Department
___________________________________________________________________
EGG-CITING MATH Program
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
6:00-7:30
Reingold Elementary School

Beginner Bookworms
Thursday, January 17, 2013
4:30-5:30
Fitchburg Public Library

Jan Brett Night
Thursday, January 17, 2013
6:00-7:30
Reingold Elementary School

Book Talk Program
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
5:30-7:00
South Street Elementary School

Bingo for Books
Thursday, January 24, 2013
6:00-7:00
Crocker Elementary School

If you have any questions please call : Eva Kelly Title I Parent Liaison at 978-343-2118
View Information and photos from previous events at www.fitchburgschools.org
click Departments - Title I Parent Outreach

See Santa at Fitchburg Airport

Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 3p

Fitchburg Airport

Children will get to see Santa arrive on a helicopter and meet him and his elves. Children will receive a present and juice and cookies will be served. Grab your camera and be there with your child.

Boys & Girls Club Family Night

Boys & Girls Club Family Night

Friday, December 7, 2012 from 4-7p

Demonstrations & Performances

Art Auction

FREE

All ages welcome.

Come on out and enjoy the night!

Parent & Child Play Groups

Parent & Child Play Groups

December 4, 11, 18 (Tuesdays) 10-11:30a

Ages birth to 5 years

Cleghorn Youth Center

2-18 Fairmount St. Fitchburg, MA

Paint, play dough, sand and water play, blocks and dress-up

(enter through the back door)

FREE, Bilingual, and no RSVP needed

More info email llee@mocinc.org or call 978.345.8549 x 325 or x326 para Espanol

Family EVENT

Fuel Up to Family Fitness

CROCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

200 Bigelow Rd. Fitchburg, Ma

Thursday, November 15, 2012

6-7:30p

Free & Open to the public.

FUN for ALL Families:

*Goodie Bags

*Family Fun

*Exercise Ideas

*Healthy Eating Resources

*Physical Fitness

*Cooking Demo

*Zumba for Kids

Music and Movement

Wednesday November 14, 2012

from 10-11:30a

Rhythm & Movement for infants and toddlers

Family Resource Center at Fitchburg Community Connections

356B Broad St, Fitchburg,Ma

FUN & FREE Playtime with other parents & their little ones.

RSVP at 978.829.0163

Thursdays in November

from 4-4:45p

Music & Movement for Preschool Aged Children

Hosmer School

110 South St, Fitchburg, Ma

FUN & FREE

RSVP at 978.345.8549 ext 325

YMCA Salsa, Sabor y Salud

Fun and FREE 8 week program

Families with children ages 2-12

Entire Family Welcome

Discuss Healthy Well Flavored Foods and Recipes

Fun Activities for the entire family

How to achieve greater health and well-being.

    

Open to the Public
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30p

Register by calling 978.343.4847

Location: YMCA

55 Wallace St. Fitchburg, MA