Celebrate National Skateboarding Day at the West Suburban YMCA with a FREE family fun event!
Saturday, June 21st
1-4 pm
Snacks, contests, prizes and more!
Author: Mia
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Buddhist Meditation for Kids
Kids learn about meditation, and through discussions learn basic Buddhist ideas like being generous, patient, what to do when we get angry and how to calm down. We finish up with a craft project that explores the theme of the discussion and snacks.
Through meditation, teachings, story-telling, arts & crafts, and other fun activities, this special class is designed to help children & parents share a meaningful and fun family experience, while developing integral minds of happiness such as kindness, patience & generosity. These classes are designed for children ages 5 to 12. An adult must accompany children. ($5 per child)
Where: Serlingpa Meditation Center-Boston Branch
179 Green Street
Jamaica Plain, MAWhen: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Sundays including today through June 30Who: These classes are designed for children ages 5 to 12 and an adult must accompany children.How: Just comeCost: $5.00 per child, no fee for parents
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NESN Clubhouse Father’s Day Show
NESN Clubhouse, the new kids-only pregame show on New England’s most-watched sports network, offers a special Father’s Day show this weekend at noon on Sunday, June 15, 2014 to kick off summer. Featuring D’Angelo Ortiz(or Little Papi) along with hosts TJ Hourigan and Gary Striewski, the show is broadcast live from Fenway Park and segments highlight cool jobs at the ballpark, the science behind baseball and kid reporter interviews with players and staff.
Segments this week include a special Father’s Day Round of “Batter Up with D’Angelo Ortiz” and an inside look at the cars of Fenway with the Park’s parking attendant – including the cars of players Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino and Jonny Gomes. Also, Brandon Workman demonstrates how to throw a cutter.
This new show is produced by Linda Pizzuti Henry and the NESN team along with an educator from WGBH, who helped design elements to appeal while they inform. NESN Clubhouse airs before the network’s traditional hour-long pregame coverage everySunday that NESN broadcasts a Red Sox game. NESN Clubhouse features junior reporters, along with Tom Caron, Gary Striewski, former and current Red Sox players and Wally The Green Monster. The show includes segments like “Stump Your Parents” and “You Make the Call” so kids are challenged and involved. A companion web site also includes interactive opportunities like “Boston Globe Freeze Frame” which lets kids at home provide captions for Red Sox photos that are then broadcast on the next show. The site also houses segments from the show and other special bonus features.
During Red Sox home games, the show originates from Yawkey Way. When the team is on the road, NESN Clubhouse is produced live in front of a studio audience from the NESN studios in Watertown, Mass. on a new set designed specifically for the show. The live audience features youth baseball and softball teams. Parents are encouraged to visit NESN.com/ClubhouseSweepstakes to sign up their son or daughter’s team for a chance to win an opportunity to be in the live studio audience for select road games. Learn more here.
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Whole Foods Ribeye Beef Recall: Possible Mad Cow Disease
Fruitland American Meat, a Jackson, Mo. establishment is recalling approximately 4,012 pounds of fresh beef products because the dorsal root ganglia may not have been completely removed, which is not compliant with agency regulations that require their removal in cattle 30 months of age and older, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The products subject to recall include:
- 40-lb. cases containing two, roughly 20-lb. cryovac packages of bone-in “Rain Crow Ranch Ribeye” bearing the establishment number “EST. 2316” inside the USDA mark of inspection with the following production dates: 9/5/13, 9/10/13, 9/11/13, 9/26/13, 10/2/13, 10/3/2013, 11/8/13, 11/22/13, 12/17/13, 12/26/13, 12/27/13,1/16/14, 1/17/14, 1/23/14, 1/31/14, 2/13/14, 2/14/14, 2/21/14, 2/28/14, 3/8/14, 3/20/14, 4/4/14 or 4/25/14 printed on the box.
- Quartered beef carcasses stamped with the USDA mark of inspection and establishment number “EST. 2316.”
The products were produced and packaged on various dates between September 2013 and April 2014. The bone-in ribeye roasts were the source material of concern.
Fruitland American Meat advises that the bone-in ribeye roasts were distributed to a restaurant in New York, NY, and a Whole Foods distribution center in Connecticut which services its stores in New England. The quartered carcasses were distributed to an FSIS-inspected establishment in Missouri for further processing and distribution, and to a restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. All products would have been processed into smaller cuts with no identifying consumer packaging.
The problem was discovered by FSIS during a review of company slaughter logs. The problem may have occurred as a result of the way some company employees were recording information and determining the age of various cattle. Dorsal root ganglia, branches of the nervous system located in the vertebral column are considered specified risk materials (SRMs) and must be removed from cattle 30 months of age and older in accordance with FSIS regulations. SRMs are tissues that may contain the infective agent in cattle infected with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), as well as materials that are closely associated with these potentially infective tissues. Therefore, FSIS prohibits SRMs from use as human food to minimize potential human exposure to the BSE agent.
Every animal received ante-mortem inspection by an FSIS Public Health Veterinarian. This involves observing each animal at rest and in motion and there is no indication that any of the cattle slaughtered displayed any signs of BSE.
FSIS and Fruitland American Meat have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company sales manager James Fortner at 573-243-3107.
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2nd annual Feast of the Falls
The 2nd annual Feast of the Falls will be held on Sunday June 22 from 5 – 9 PM.
The Feast is an amazing event – a catered four course fabulous dinner for 300 people, at one single table, in Hemlock Gorge.
The majority of tickets go only to Upper Falls residents but 20 tickets are being auctioned off to the highest bidders.
The ticket auction is now in progress and will conclude at 5 PM on Sunday June 8. You can bid on tickets here – or see more info and photos of last year’s event here.
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2nd Annual Tour de Newton
The 2nd annual Tour de Newton will be on Sunday June 15 at 9 AM.
The Tour is a fun, family friendly, 20 mile, 13 village tour of the city.
It starts simultaneously in all 13 villages so you’ll be riding with your neighbors. Each group is led by a trained pair of leaders/sweeps. Each village-to-village leg is just 1-2 miles.
At each village stop you’re greeted by locals, receive a village badge, refreshments and an overview of the village.
Sign up soon because its filling up fast!
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Summertime at The Street: Free Series!
THE STREET ANNOUNCES
SUMMERTIME AT THE STREET,A SEASONAL SERIES FEATURING LOCAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES, BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC ARTISTS, YOGA ON THE GREEN & FESTIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES
JUNE 1st – SEPTEMBER 18th 2014
The Street in Chestnut Hill launches Summertime at The Street with entertainment for all ages. Summertime at The Street programming ranges from live music– with performances by up-and-coming local artists as well as Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City student series to yoga to family friendly activities.
Summertime at The Street will take place every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from Sunday, June 1stthrough Thursday, September 18th 2014.
The series is free and open to the public; all events will be hosted on The Green, across from Shake Shack.
Guests are encouraged to picnic or can dine al fresco at The Street’s restaurants with outdoor patios: Shake Shack, The Cottage, and Legal Seafood. The Street is located at 55 Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill, MA.
Stores slated to open at the property throughout the Spring and Summer include Vince, Bluemercury and Ku De Ta. Recent newcomers now open at The Street include Jonathan Adler, Carousel Kids, skoah, Splendid, INTERMIX, DAVIDsTEA, Calypso St. Barth and Del Frisco’s Grille.
The June calendar for Summertime at The Street currently includes the events detailed below. For the complete and most up-to-date lineup of artists performing and events taking place June through September please visit here.
Thursday, June 5, 2014; 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by Friendly People, a Boston based folk-pop duoSunday, June 8, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by Damn Tall Buildings, an acoustic Bluegrass and Blues bandTuesday, June 10, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos with Art on the Spot; Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” butterfly & bug-themed crafts and gamesThursday, June 12, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by Local singer-songwriter Hayley SabellaSunday, June 15, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by acoustic jazz band Simon Moullier TrioTuesday, June 17, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
Kids’ Music: Live Performance by award-winning children’s singer Stacey Peasley; Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” music makers crafts & gamesThursday, June 19, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by Grey Season, a Boston based 5-piece folk-rock bandSunday, June 22, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by electric bassist Osmar Okuma,Tuesday, June 24, 2014: 3pm-5pm:
Sports Club/LA’s “For Kids Only” parachute play and game dayThursday, June 26, 2014: 6pm-8pm:
Live Performance by a local pop singer-songwriter AJ EdwardsSunday, June 29, 2014: 10-11am; 12pm-2pm:
Yoga on The Green; Berklee Summer in the City Live Performance by electro-pop band Animal Flag -
The Discovery Museums Announce EBT $1 Admission Program
The Discovery Museums announced today a new program that offers $1 admission to holders of a Massachusetts Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and up to five additional family members. There is no limit to the number of visits per year. The Museums do not process EBT transactions, so cash or another form of payment must be provided to pay the admission cost.
The Museums offer the new EBT discount as part of its Open Door Connections program to provide free or deeply discounted access to the Museums for those who face financial, developmental, or cultural barriers to visiting. In 2013, the Museums served 40,400 individuals at free or deeply reduced cost in the museums and in classrooms throughout New England, 24% of the almost 172,000 served.
“Providing access for all families to be able to visit the Museums is a critical priority for us, because informal learning is foundational to the development of a child,” said CEO Neil Gordon. “We have been offering a number of ways for families to visit for free or at a discount, but we feel the EBT $1 admission program will offer the most flexible benefit to the families that need it most. We are excited to welcome all families to experience The Discovery Museums’ fun and formative learning environment.”
The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) administers benefits through EBT cards to help low-income individuals and families meet their basic needs, increase their incomes and improve their quality of life. Serving one out of every seven people in the Commonwealth, DTA is an agency within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and ensures that the emergency and transitional needs of the individual and families of the Commonwealth are met through a combination of state and federally-funded programs.
“The Department helps one in seven residents throughout the Commonwealth meet their most basic needs, including feeding their families. Partnering with educational and cultural institutions is helping to provide low-income families with the opportunity to experience all the programs and treasures the museum has to offer,” said DTA Commissioner Stacey Monahan. “We are excited to partner with The Discovery Museums and look forward to continuing our work with them to promote educational experiences for families and individuals across the Commonwealth.”
Other Open Door Connections programs offering free or reduced price admission to the Museums include free events for families with children with an autism disorder, or who are deaf or hard of hearing; free or discounted pricing for schools visiting the Museums or bringing science workshops into their classrooms; free family memberships offered through organizations including Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), SMOC Head Start, and Minute Man Arc for Human Services; free admission for active duty military personnel and their families; and free admission on the first Friday night during the school year and every Friday night during summer months.
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About The Discovery Museums
The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston. Two great museums—for one admission price—blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus in Acton, MA, about 20 miles west of Boston. The Museums serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination. The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together. For more information please visitwww.discoverymuseums.org.
School Year Hours and Admission
Children’s Discovery Museum
Tuesday through Sunday: 9am to 4:30pm
First Friday night of the month (free admission): 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Science Discovery Museum
Open Tuesday through Friday: 1pm to 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4:30pm
First Friday night of the month (free admission): 4:30pm to 8:30pm
Both Museums are closed on Mondays during the school year
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Summer Parenting Workshop Series from Pine Village Preschool
In celebration of their new location opening on the Brighton/Watertown line, Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool is excited to announce their summer workshop series for parents on a variety of topics.
Babysitting is available, so parents can bring their kids and take some time to learn firsthand from experts on topics like bilingualism in children and guidance around toddler growth and development.
Free Parent Workshop SeriesWed, June 11th: The Benefits of BilingualismWed, Aug 20th: TransitionsWed, Sept 17th: Ages and Stages/Developmentally Appropriate CurriculumPine Village Preschool is a Spanish language immersion school, with 8 locations around the Boston area. Toddlers as young as 15 months are exposed to teachers talking 100% in Spanish and are educated in this environment until Kindergarten, providing them both the language background for their future, as well as their educational foundation. The school’s curriculum was developed around the philosophy that educates and nurtures each child’s individuality in a diverse environment to build a true passion for learning so they can thrive in the future. You can learn more about the Pine Village program here.All workshops take place at 400 Western Ave., Brighton, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Babysitting and light refreshments will be available free of charge. Space is limited, so please register in advance to pvpjen@gmail.com.
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$1.2 Million Raised by Newton-Wellesley Hospital for Kids
AT NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL’S 15TH ANNUAL GALA
Over 750 guests gathered on Saturday, May 10th at the Westin Copley Place, Boston for Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) Charitable Foundation’s 15th Annual Gala, “Helping Kids Spread their Wings,” raising a record-breaking $1.2 Million to benefit the Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service.
The Gala Chairs were Sinesia and Bill Karol of Westwood. The evening, designed by Rafanelli Events, included cocktails and a silent auction, a live auction, fund-a-need appeal, dinner and dancing. Highlights of the evening included the surpise entrance by the three Red Sox World Championship trophies and a special performance by Michelle Chamuel, finalist in The Voice, who was born at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and premiered her latest single, The Lottery, to a spellbound crowd.
“The $1.2 Million raised by our Gala has enabled us to complete the goal of building a $5+ Million Endowment to help protect the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service from budgetary pressures,” said Joan Archer, president, NWH Charitable Foundation. “We are so grateful to everyone who has supported this program and especially to those who joined with us on May. It was a very special evening to help take care of our kids when they need it the most.”
“Children and families are suffering in our community, but psychiatric illnesses are always treatable, frequently curable, and often preventable,” said Dr. Susan Swick, the Michael S. Jellinek, MD, Chair of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. “As other institutions have cut back or eliminated services, Newton-Wellesley Hospital has, in fact, been able to expand its program with our community’s generous philanthropic support. Families no longer need to suffer alone or in silence.”
Gala Committee
In addition to Gala Chair Sinesia and Bill Karol, an enthusiastic Committee actively gathered auction items, sold tables, and spread the word about the event. The Committee included: Joan & Bob Barrett (Wellesley), Nancy & Mark Belsky, MD (Waban), Stephanie & Mark Blumenthal, MD (Natick), Tracey & John Cannistraro (Wellesley), Cindy Crofts-Wisch & Jeff Wisch, MD (Wellesley), Susan and Joseph D’Alton, MD (Newton), Michelle & Tim Foster, MD (Wellesley), Lisa & Al Hanmer, MD (Dover), Jennifer & Barnett Helzberg (Wellesley), Mary Jo & Brian Hogan (Westwood), Kim Mai & Bob Berry (Weston), Margaret & Brian McNeill (Wellesley), Vana Melkonian, MD (Waltham), Barbara Merrigan (Auburndale), Maristela & John Rapo (Dover), Laura & Geoff Rehnert (Weston), Rosie Reyes & Ed Mank (Natick), Karen & Frank Segall (Weston), Lori & Eric Slifka (Wellesley), and Rachel & Martin Zinny (Wellesley).
