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

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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!

 

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FREE FAMILY FUN. This Sunday May 19, 2013

Asian American Health and Wellness Fair

Asian American Health  and Wellness Fair

Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m.

Free and OPEN to the Public!

Coolidge Park, John Fitch Highway (Rain   Location: Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg/ Leominster, 365 Lindell Ave. Leominster, MA).

MOC Fun N’ FITchburg, Three Pyramids/The Minority Coalition, Spanish American Center, LUK, Inc., Community Engagement Services, Heywood Hospital, Health Alliance Hospital, Montachusett Home Care, Boys & Girls Club, BWR/YWCA, Pathways for Change, Fitchburg Farmers Market, Asian Task Force-Boston will all have health information booths/tables at the fair. Family activities will include: Families in Motion 3 Laps Walk/Run and the first 50 people will receive a Free T-Shirt. Volleyball, Ping Pong, Hmong Top Spin, games and prizes  and more.

Free and OPEN to the Public!

Funded in part by CHNA9, North Central MA. The May 18^th Health Fair is being organized by the United Hmong of Massachusetts.

For more information or to register contact: Train Wu at 978-235-1041.

Fitchburg Art Museum and Ward 4b in Fitchburg

All Fitchburg Residents of Ward 4b may visit the Fitchburg Art Museum FREE OF CHARGE!!

Bring your driver's license, copy of a utility bill or lease showing your current residency and enter FREE. Children ages 12 and younger are ALWAYS free.

Fitchburg Art Museum

25 Merriam Parkway

978.345.4207 ext 306 for more info

Museum hours are: WED, THURS, FRI 12-4p    SAT & SUN 11a-5p



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)

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 1^st!

The Bikes Make Life  Poster Contest is national competition for 5^th 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

www.fitchburgartmuseum.org