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Author: Mia

  • Free Athletic Events from Shake Shack

    Free Athletic Events from Shake Shack

    Shake Shack Gets Sporty in Chestnut Hill This Season

    WHAT:                 

    Shake Shack’s Chestnut Hill location at The Street is flexing its muscles this summer. The Shack will be rolling out two events that bring a little competition and athleticism (and of course, celebratory burgers) to its local fans in need of a new way to enjoy the summer sun this season.

     

    SHAKE SHACK DASH & DINE

    Whether you need to amp up your habitual cardio routine or spice up your date night, Shake Shack’s new Dash & Dine event series has the answer. Shake Shack is partnering with their neighbor at The Street, Sports Club/LA, to feature a group fitness class out on The Green in front of the Shack followed by a rewarding Shake Shack meal (plus Shack wristbands and Shack|2O water)  – calories out, calories in – right? It’s all about a balanced lifestyle. So pull on your sneakers, work up an appetite, and get shakin’!

    • DATES (weather dependent):

    o   July 18: Bootcamp

    o   August 1: Bootcamp

    o   August 15: Zumba

    o   August 29: Vinyasa Yoga

    • TIME: 10:00am – Noon
    • PRICE: $20 ticket covers class and food; all proceeds donated to Ride for Food to further support the fight against hunger in the local community
    • SIGN UP: Purchase tickets prior to event with Sports Club/LA (55 Boylston Street) in-person or via phone: 617.975.2020

     

    To extend the fun, stay tuned for more Shake Shack Dash & Dine dates in early fall!

     

    SHAKE SHACK TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT

    Burgers? Check. Paddle? Check. Game face? Check. If you’re a Shack fan and table tennis aficionado, then this event is for you. Shake Shack will host a table tennis tournament on The Green in front of the Shack with slots for 16 participants who are hungry for victory and a celebratory burger. Players will battle it out on The Street’s custom made ping-pong table, distinct for its bold concrete base and branded blue metal net. Winning prizes include $15-$50 Shake Shack gift cards, a custom “golden paddle” trophy for 1st place, and plenty of Shack swag. All 16 players will receive a special edition Shake Shack Table Tennis League (SSTTL) t-shirt, and all players and spectators will get hooked up with Shack shades and retro wristbands while supplies last. For extra game time fuel, Shake Shack will offer a free order of cheese fries with any purchase of food throughout the day. Game on!

    • DATE: Sunday, July 27 (rain date Sunday, August 3)
    • TIME: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
    • PRICE: Free to participate
    • SIGN UP: Sign up in advance at the Shack beginning July 8; first come, first served

     

    WHERE:

    Shake Shack Chestnut Hill

    The Street

    49 Boylston Street

    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

    Free Athletic Events from Shake Shack

  • Wellesley Books KidLit Author Visits July 19th

    Wellesley Books KidLit Author Visits July 19th

    Giant sidewalk sale and fun events for the whole family at Wellesley Books on July 19th, Saturday.

    Wellesley Books July Jubilation

    Author Padma Venkatraman will be signing her new young adult novel, A Time to Dance, from 10-12.

    Wellesley Books will be having a James Patterson party in celebration of his new book, Middle School: Save Rafe! The party starts at 10amand includes activities, snacks, a raffle and giveaways.


    Freelance writer and author of The Star Sister series, Jennifer Blecher will be signing books from 12-2pm.

    Anna Staniszewski will be decorating cupcakes and signing her new book in theDirt Diary series, The Prank List, from 2-4pm.

  • 79th St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival

    79th St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival

    St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival

    Where:

    Pellegrini Park 
    11 Hawthorn Street  
    Nonantum Village in Newton 

    79th St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival


    When: July 16th – July 20th, 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM 

    Who: The whole family 
    How: Tickets needed for rides 
    Cost: Unlimited Ride Specials $22

    Rides, Games, Food, and Fun!

    79th St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival79th St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival

  • Free Summer Kids Concerts: Stacey Peasley Band

    Free Summer Kids Concerts: Stacey Peasley Band

    Stacey Peasley Band will be playing July 15 from 2 to 3pm. The concert will be across the street from Panera in the Newton Centre Green. It’s free and perfect for kids and families!

    Stacey Peasley Band has been described as lively and engaging, award-winning songwriter/entertainer.

    Free Summer Kids Concerts: Stacey Peasley Band


  • Free Yoga in the Park from Well Within

    Free Yoga in the Park from Well Within

    Take yoga, to the whim of Well Within’s energizing yoga teacher Jill, sprinkle in some sunlight and shady trees, add some fresh air, a soft patch of grass and you have Yoga in the Park! This is a fun opportunity to bring your yoga practice into the outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Newton. Grab your friends (newbies, super yogis and everyone in between), wear comfortable clothing and sunglasses and come help us keep the good vibes flowing through our neighborhood.

    Free Yoga in the Park from Well Within

    This event is BYOM (Bring your own mat.)

    Where:  Wellington Park – 98 Kilburn Rd, Newton, MA
    When:
    Wednesday, July 23rd at 7am
    Wednesday, August 13th at 7am
    Cost: $5 suggested donation (all proceeds donated to the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton)

    *Please note:  Yoga in the Park will be cancelled in the event of rain.  Please check our Facebook page the day of to confirm.

    Register your spot today here!

  • WGBH Ice Cream FunFest with Ben Rudnick

    WGBH Ice Cream FunFest with Ben Rudnick

    Ben Rudnick and Friends

    Saturday, July 12

    WGBH Ice Cream FunFest – This is a HOOT. Lots of bands. Lots of ice cream. Many bands. We have the 12pm slot and we’ll play for about 50 minutes. This is always a high energy event for BR&F.
    Where: WGBH Studios
    1 Guest St, Boston, MA 02135
    Brighton
    When: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Who: The whole family
    How: Get tickets ahead of time.
    Cost: See website for details
    For more info go here.
    WGBH Ice Cream FunFest with Ben Rudnick
  • Part Time “Mom Hours” Bookkeeper Job in Newton

    Part Time “Mom Hours” Bookkeeper Job in Newton

    LeadingAge MA is seeking to hire a part time (25 hours per week) bookkeeper/office manager for our Newton office.
    The position is currently budgeted for 25 hours a week – and preferably, someone who is able to come in 5 days a week 5 hours a day, which is great for a parent who wants to be home when the kids get home from school.
    Our current office manager has worked four days a week from 8-2, which also works.
    We are a small, but very friendly office!!
    Part Time "Mom Hours" Job in Newton
    Description:
    Bookkeeper/Office Manager
    Job Posting
    LeadingAge Massachusetts a not-for-profit trade association is hiring a part-time (approximately 25 hour per week) Bookkeeper/Office Manager for its small, Newton-based office. This individual will be responsible for the overall smooth operations of the office including overseeing financial management and accounting including receipts and payables, responsible for maintaining inventory of office supplies and equipment maintenance, updating membership database and other support functions as necessary.Specific responsibilities include:
    Financial management/bookkeeping including:

    • All accounting on QuickBooks
    • Accounts receivable function, including computation and mailing of all invoices, entry of information and maintenance of records.
    • Tracks and deposits all receipts in appropriate bank accounts on a timely basis
    • Handles accounts payable functions, including receipt of statements and bills, preparation of payments, proper entry information and maintenance of records
    • Reconciles bank statements on monthly basis
    • Prepares revenue and expense statement bimonthly for President and Finance Committee
    • Supporting annual audit process by audit firm, including completion of all necessary schedules and documentation as requested by the audit firm
    • Monitoring and maintaining budget vs. actual expenses, cash flow
    • Payroll record keeping and changes
    • Employee benefit management and tracking including SIMPLE IRA plan transfers/deposits and tracking
    • Office Management/Operations
    • Responsible for general office administration, including mail distribution, answering phones, maintaining electronic and paper filing systems, and maintaining and purchasing office supplies, letterhead, kitchen supplies, etc.
    • Monitoring and responding to general phone and email inquiries.
    • Researching, selecting, reviewing and managing vendors.
    • Managing IT systems, including working with IT consultants and other vendors to maintain and develop network and phone systems; performing basic IT troubleshooting; maintaining and purchasing office equipment.
    • Other operations related duties as needed
    • Maintaining and updating membership databases
    • Other Program Duties including
    • Maintaining and updating membership databases
    • Program registration including data entry and other related tasks as needed.
    • Performs other duties as may be required.

    To apply, please send cover letter and resume to esherman@LeadingAgeMA.org.

  • Free Kids Concert in Newton Centre

    Free Kids Concert in Newton Centre

    Josh and the Jamtones!
    Josh and the Jamtones
    A new interactive dance party band guaranteed to get Mod, Dad, the kids, Aunt Ethel & Fido the dog singing, shaking and jumping together.
    Where: Newton Centre Green, across from Panera
    When: July 8th, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Who: The whole family
    How: Just come
    Cost: Free
    For more info go here.

  • Reebok Obstacle Climbing Race for Kids and Adults

    Reebok Obstacle Climbing Race for Kids and Adults

    At Spartan Kids Race, our mission is to inspire children to develop a love for fitness at an early age. We provide age appropriate obstacle course race venues and race arenas will allow participants to build confidence while enjoying a robust outdoor three-dimensional setting.

    Reebok Obstacle Climbing Race for Kids

    Our races are for children aged four (4) to thirteen (13).  We have two age groups within our races acknowledging that Kids are at very different stages in their growth across that span of nine years. Our “Jr. Spartan Kids” obstacle course races are intended for kids 4 – 8 years old and are about a half-mile in length.  Our “Varsity” Spartan Kids races are intended for older Spartans Kids aged eight (9) to thirteen (13). 

    Reebok Obstacle Climbing Race for Kids

    Each child will receive a T-shirt and Finisher’s Medal. 100% of the proceeds from Spartan Kids race benefit the Kids Fit Foundation. As a leader in the movement to help children learn life-long health and fitness habits, the Kids Fit Foundation strives to raise awareness and develop programs that educate, empower and inspire kids to become and stay fit. 

    Reebok Obstacle Climbing Race for Kids

    So remember, Spartan Races are not only limited to adult fun! Bring your kids ages 4 – 13 and they can participate in their very own Spartan Kids Race. Just like you, they will enjoy the thrill of the obstacle course racing similar to the adult race but with appropriately sized obstacles and challenges. 

    The Boston events are August 8th and 9th. Register here.

    My readers can get 10% off of any race by using this code:  SPARTANBLOGGER

     

    Why Spartan Racing for Kids – Our Ethos? 
    Spartan Kids is about a return to the childlike sense of adventure that we’ve lost while getting sucked up into “normal life” of over-scheduled and over organized activities. Spartan Races wants to keep this sense of adventure alive in our kids BEFORE they lose it. 

    Today, a typical child devotes an average 7.5 hours each day to entertainment media: TV, video games, cell phones, and movies. 

    Physical activity is essential in helping children control weight, build lean muscle, reduce fat, and develop strong bones, muscles and joints let alone developing healthy life sustaining habits. The challenges in a Spartan Kids Race are ideally suited to building a fitter, stronger, and healthier youngster. 

    More importantly, the sense of fun and camaraderie inherent in our races will help instill within your kids a sense of excitement and respect for fitness producing – in time – a more invigorated child. 

    Spartan Races are about building a healthy and active community of people. Spartan Kids Race allow us to help build stronger families, a foundation for all vibrant communities.

     

    Spartan Kids Race FAQs

    Q: As a parent, do I have to pay a spectator entry fee?
    A: No, if your child is racing, or if you are the guardian of a child racing, you do not have to pay the spectator entry fee.  Each family will receive 2 free spectator passes.

    Q: If I have children attending that aren’t racing, do they have to pay a spectator fee?
    A: Children 13 and under are free, and as a family member of a child racing, they do not have to pay a spectator fee.

    Q: Is the Spartan Kids Race a timed event?
    A: No, the Spartan Kids Race is an untimed fun run.

    Q: Will my child receive a medal?
    A: Yes, upon completion, your child will receive their very own Spartan Kids Race medal.

    Q: What are the heat times?
    A: 1 mile: 10 AM, 12 Noon, 2 PM 
        1/2 mile: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM

    Q: What are the suggested ages for each heat?
    A: ‘Varsity Kids’ > 8-13 years old, Jr. Kids > 4- 7 years old.

    Q: Can my children run together if they’re different ages?
    A: Yes, we recommend children running together in the 10:30 / 12:30 / 2:30 JR. Kids heat if they are different ages.

    Q: If my child’s age puts them in the jr. varsity heat, can they run in the varsity heat? 
    A: Yes, the heat times are suggested due to age, but if your child is athletically able to run a mile, they can run in a varsity heat.

    Q: Will my child get muddy?
    A: If you are racing a non-stadium event, we recommend bringing a change of clothes as most venues do have mud obstacles.

    Q: Will my child have to swim at any point during the Spartan Kids Race?
    A: No, we do not include swimming obstacles at the Spartan Kids Race.

     

  • Where’s Waldo? In Wellesley!

    Where’s Waldo? In Wellesley!

    Where’s Waldo? In Wellesley, of course!

    Where's Waldo? In Wellesley!

     

    The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-five local businesses from July 1-30.

    Those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons and more. 

    Pick up your Where’s Waldo? passport at Wellesley Books and start looking for Waldo in Wellesley!

    On Thursday, July 31 at 4:00pm, join us for a party including refreshments and a raffle! You might even spot Waldo himself!