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

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

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



Youth Summit FREE Event

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

No Insurance for Dental? FREE Services.....

This article was in the Sentinel yesterday.  Good information to pass along to clients.

FITCHBURG – Acqua Family Dental, 62 Fox St., will be volunteering their dental services to the community on Thursday, Feb 14.

“Doctors with a Heart” is a program to provide dental care for individuals and families in need. If you have been putting off dental care because you have no insurance, Call 978-343-3437 to be screened for an appointment.

Dental cleaning, oral cancer screenings and urgent dental care needs will be met by their teams of dentists, hygienists, assistants and front desk members.

Read more: http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/ci_22488371/dental-work-volunteered-feb-14-fitchburg?IADID=Search-www.sentinelandenterprise.com-www.sentinelandenterprise.com#ixzz2JfOadBec

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

YOGA for Kids

Yoga for Kids

Wednesday January 9, 2013

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Join Paula as she teaches children movement for Yoga.  She makes the program fun and entertaining for all ages, but it is most appropriate for kids ages 6 to 10. 

Sponsored by MOC Community Partnerships -- the folks who bring you the "Henry Hikes to Fitchburg Story Walk."

Lezli Lee  978-345-8549 x325  llee@mocinc.org

Location: Fitchburg Public Library
610 Main St. Fitchburg, MA

Garden Room

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

Boys and Girls Club Dance Class

Urban Jazz/ Hip-Hop

ages 8-12

Starting January 10, 2013

Thursdays from 5-6p

FREE with Boys & Girls Club membership

Sign up by calling the Boys & Girls Club

365 Lindell Ave Leominster, MA 01453

978.534.8358