Author: Mia

Boston Marathon Puzzle Fundraiser For OneFund

Ceaco, a manufacturer of jigsaw puzzles and family games based in Newton MA, will produce a special limited edition jigsaw puzzle based on the iconic Boston Magazine cover in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.

The 550 piece puzzle will retail for a suggested $10 and Ceaco will donate 100% of its proceeds to The One Fund Boston.

The puzzle will be entirely made in Massachusetts and all of Ceaco’s production partners are donating time and materials to benefit the project. It will be available for purchase in mid-June at local toy, game, and gift stores, as well as online at ceaco.com.

June 15, 2013
Dads Free on Father’s Day at Belkin Farm

Belkin Family Lookout Farm hosts a Father’s Day weekend celebration this Saturday, June 15^th and Sunday, June 16^th, from 10:00 – 5:00.

Take the family for an excursion on the Farm’s famous train, ride through the orchards of fruit trees, visit the Children’s Play Area, take a turn on the moon bounce, visit the farm animals, and navigate your way through the burlap maze.

PLUS there’ll be face painting and caterpillar rides! The Busy Bee Learning Center will also be open. And you can stop for refreshments at the Snack Shack.

WHEN:                 Saturday, June 15^th and Sunday, June 16^thOpen from 10:00 – 5:00.

WHERE:               Belkin Family Lookout Farm, 89 Pleasant Street South, South Natick, MA 01760

ADMISSION:      $8.00 per adult / children under 2 years old are always free

Dads get in free during Father’s Day Weekend, with one paid admission

June 14, 2013
FC Barcelona Soccer Camp for Kids in Concord

My husband first found an ad for FC Barcelona Soccer Camp for kids in a free parenting magazine. We were overjoyed. It’s no secret that we are HUGE Barça fans. We went to Barcelona a year ago but weren’t able to catch a game. So … we went to Washington DC to watch them play Manchester United. Unfortunately, Lionel Messi wasn’t playing in that game. So … we went to New Jersey to watch Messi play for Argentina against who cares. (Ok, it was actually against Brazil).

At first, my husband was skeptical. Perhaps it was a scam. It could not be the real coaches. Could the website be a fake? We thought to ask the two college soccer coaches. Is this for real? Barcelona had never had a camp in Boston before! My husband did some digging and found it satisfactory. Our 5th grade middle child, PickyKidPix, was gung ho to sign up. We pulled the trigger.

A week ago, I received a press release from the camp. Yay! It feels legit now! Here are the details: The FC Barcelona camp offers boys and girls, ages 8-16, the unique and exciting opportunity to experience specialized soccer training through an official partnership with the world’s most successful soccer team, FC Barcelona, and their expert coaches. Participants have access to FC Barcelona’s training methods at world-class facilities at the Middlesex School in Concord.The camp runs from July 15-19, from 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m. and will help players reach their full potential and achieve their goals – whether that’s earning a college scholarship, making their school, travel or club team, or simply perfecting their soccer schools. Training is led by official coaches from FC Barcelona Soccer School and consists of two training sessions and a scrimmage daily. Two of the participants will be selected at the camp to go to Barcelona to participate in the FC Barcelona Camp in Spain.

We will see you there!

June 13, 2013
Pooch-A-Palooza in Canton, June 22-23
On June 22-23 over 10,000 attendees and many of their dogs are expected to head to Prowse Farm in Canton, MA for a two-day outdoor family-friendly festival encompassing nearly all things canine. Pooch-A-Palooza will feature live bands, a beer garden, cuisine from local food trucks, an interactive kids’ zone, a dog pavilion with agility performances and a large vendor marketplace featuring one-of a kind goods and services appealing to dog and non-dog owners alike.

The festival is designed to appeal without man’s best friend as well. Throughout the weekend, there will be well known local bands on the main stage from The Motel Kings, The Groove Junkies, Joshua Tree, The Josh Logan Trio, Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, as well as family favorites Steve Songs and Vanessa Trien. The full schedule of musical performances is available at www.Pooch-A-Palooza.com.

The festival will also offer performances by The Marvelous Mutts, a thrilling dog sport entertainment group that showcases some of the world’s finest canine athletes.

Target will be on-site at the festival with a pet-centric pavilion, featuring a host of activities for pets and their owners, including:
- Ask a Pro –Local, trusted pet experts will be available to answer questions and give advice to pet owners about types of breeds, pet ownership, and much more.
- DIY Stations – Ever wanted matching pet tags? Pet owners can create custom pet tags for themselves and their furry friends.
- Photo Op –Festival attendees and their best friends will be able to take a family portrait and immediately receive a printed photo take-away, as well as a digital copy of their photo.
- Doggie Bag –What’s a festival without some treats? Each pet owner will receive a treat bag with Target samples and coupons.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Canine Companions for Independence , a non-profit organizations that provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge.

Advance tickets for Pooch-A-Palooza are on sale now. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $8 for children, and $12 for seniors. Dogs are admitted free of charge but must be leashed. Ticket prices day of the festival will be $20 for adults, $10 for children, and $15 for seniors. Children 2 and under are free. To purchase advance tickets, visit www.Pooch-A-Palooza.com/tickets.
June 7, 2013
2 Jobs in Back Bay, Boston

Aquent – Agent in Boston – We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Recruiter to partner with our Electronics client to support a fast growing account. Passion for recruiting+Mashable & Wired Fan=YOU in this cool job!

Contact DeShawn Anderson Bell (danderson@aquent.com)

VitaminT – Sales in Boston – We’re looking for someone who is ready pick up the phone, find new leads, and loves generating new business quickly.

Contact: Andrea Fitch (afitch@vitamintalent.com)

June 6, 2013
The Shake Shack at Chestnut Hill

How long is the line for The Shake Shack in Chestnut Hill?

Well, we went at 8:10 pm on a Saturday night and it was a mere twenty minutes. But, at 9:00 pm, the line was twice as long! Is it worth the wait? It depends who you ask.

My kids say, “Yes!”

My husband says, “No!” (but he hates to wait in line for anything!)

You stand in line to place your order which sometimes snakes around the building. You also pick up your food at left corner window below. Behind the order and pick up line is a frenzy of chefs making the food. The open kitchen is fun to watch.

Study this menu on the wall while you wait so you can order quickly! The people waiting behind you will thank you for your decisiveness! The person who needs to know every detail about the limited menu options? Well…we got stuck behind one of THOSE people and it’s not a great way to make new friends.

Once your order is placed, you’ll need to find a place to sit. The seating is never easy but the room is pleasant. I sent my 11-year-old to save us seats. A pushy woman tried to steal the table my daughter had been waiting patiently for, but luckily the nice people leaving the table stood up for her. It’s a bit of a free for all, but the food coming out seems to match up with the dining room seating somehow.

Now you wait for the food. It’s another good 15 minutes. But the food is worth it!

The hamberger buns are house-made. They are not cut all the way across and are soft and pillowy with a nice exterior texture. The hambergers are small though! I have heard that 13-year-old boys need to order two hambergers and two shakes to get full!

The bacon is Applewood organic bacon and nicely crisp.

The fries LOOK like the frozen mushy kind but they are freshly cut potatoes and perfectly cooked.

My kids concluded that the chocolate milk shake was the best thing on the menu. It was small but perfect. The right consistency without being too thick to go up the straw or too water-y. The flavor was perfect: chocolate-y without being cloying. We shared one between three of us because we wanted to go to Pinkberry for dessert. I heard that the frozen custard was amazing at The Shake Shack too though.

I’d say, if crying give the baby a milk shake!

We’d come back but we still have to figure out the perfect time when there is no line. 4:00 pm? 10:00 pm? What do you think?

June 1, 2013
Read a Book, Win a Bike!
Dependable Cleaners is pleased to announce its annual Read to Ride program will begin on Monday, May 13. The program is designed to encourage student to keep up with their reading during the summer months. Students from ages 6-15 will have the chance to win a bike or an exciting prize for every book they read. Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than 61,000 books have been read.

“We created the Read to Ride program 15 years ago to make sure children continue to read outside of school throughout the summer months, said Christa Hagearty, president of Dependable Cleaners. “The program could not be possible without our partners – Country Ski & Sport, Farina’s Bike Shop and The Patriot Ledger – as well as local schools, organizations, libraries and stores. I also want to thank the parents who have instilled the importance of reading to their children during the summer months.”

Participation in Read to Ride is easy

For every book a child reads, they fill out an entry form and submit it at any of the 16 Dependable Cleaner locations or with Dependable Cleaners’ Home Delivery Drivers. Entry forms are available at all Dependable Cleaners locations, delivery routes, Country Ski & Sport locations, Farina’s Bike Store in Watertown, local libraries, bookstores and online at DependableCleaners.com/Read-Ride.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 15 can participate in Read to Ride by reading books and filling out entry forms for each book they read.
- Completed entry forms can be dropped off at any of our 16 locations or with your Home Delivery Driver.
- Entry forms can be picked up at any Dependable Cleaners, Farina’s Bicycle Center, Country Ski and Sport, local libraries and sports clubs, with your Home Delivery Driver, or click here to download one now.
- Participants receive one entry form for each book they read, the more books your child reads the more chances they have to win!
- Each entry form will be entered into a Drawing to win a brand new bike. Drawings will take place every Monday beginning June 3^th until Aug 12, 2013 (except July 1st).
For a full list of contest rules click here.

Prizes for Read a Book! Win a Bike!

One grand prize winner will be drawn each Monday beginning June 3 until August 12, 2013 (except for July 1).

The grand prize winners will receive a new bike and helmet. Two additional winners will receive a runner prize. A full list of Read to Ride partners, terms and conditions, and a printable entry form are accessible at www.DependableCleaners.com/Read-Ride.

Read to Ride 2013 is sponsored by Dependable Cleaners in conjunction with Country Ski & Sport, Farina’s Bike Store in Watertown and The Patriot Ledger.

For over 65 years, Dependable Cleaners, a three generation family-owned company, has been providing premium cleaning services throughout greater Boston and southern Mass. Dependable Cleaners aims to maintain its legacy as Boston’s leading provider of superior garment care and exceptional customer service, while introducing the newest industry technologies and services to its customers. For more information, please visit www.DependableCleaners.com.
May 31, 2013
Two Great Mom Hour Jobs in Arlington
Looking for two smart, organized, detail oriented people looking for a very well paying (hourly) PT job in our office in Arlington.
- QA Assistant -one to work in our QA department doing regulatory documentation and other things. Preferably someone with some science background…(nursing student?) or nutrition interest
- Sample Coordinator- ideal job for a mom – 4/hr day, preparing samples of our delicious organic food ingredients to ship to clients – requires attention to detail, good hygiene.
Casual but professional work environment.

Job descriptions below.

Global Organics in Arlington

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, growing company that maintains a strong sense of environmental and social responsibility? How about a company that offers excellent opportunities for career growth? If yes is your answer, then consider a career with Global Organics!

Who We Are:

Global Organics(GO), based in Arlington, MA, is at the forefront of the rapidly expanding worldwide organic food market. Since 1992, GO has been dedicated to supporting sustainable agricultural projects that bring social and economic benefits to communities through the sale of organic food ingredients. Our goal remains the same today.

We currently promote and distribute products for those very same projectsincluding certified organic sugar cane products, organic chocolate/cocoa products, coconut products, juice concentrates, and dried fruits and nuts. We are seeking a part time person to take the role of Sample Room/Inventory Assistant for immediate hire. If you have good organization skills, excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment then we could be the place for you.

The Position- Sample Room/Inventory Assistant

You will report to the Director of Sales and will support members of the commercial team. Specific tasks may include, but not limited to, the following:
- Order inventory and supplies for sample room
- Prepare, ship and manage all customer sample shipments
- Maintain a clean and organized sample room at all times
- Data entry
- Other general administrative tasks as needed
Requirements:
- A “can-do” attitude
- Excellent time management, strong follow-through and follow-up skills, supported by professional references.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer fluency with MS Office programs, especially MS-Excel; technical background or experience with Mac computers a big plus!
- Hours required are 3-4 hrs per day Monday through Friday (Flex time ok).
Compensation:

Starting Pay: $14 / hr

Job Title: Quality Assurance Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager

Position Code: Part Time (20-25 hours/week)

Compensation: Hourly; based on experience

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Administrative Assistant will provide support to all areas within the Quality department. Duties will include supporting the Quality Assurance team with general administrative duties, issuing certificate of analysis, maintaining vendor files (electronic and paper), assisting with QA certification processes, and facilitating sensory panel related assignments. The ideal candidate will have a background in food science, nutrition and /or chemistry and will possess:
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Enjoy working as part of a team as well as independently
- Highly motivated, self starter
- Fluency in a foreign language is a huge plus!
- MAC experience a plus
- Desire to grow into a position with increasing responsibility
- Have a familiarity with organics
Job Requirements:
- Student in or minimum Associate’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Nutrition, or equivalent
- Some experience working in a support role a plus
To apply for either job, please send cover letter and resume to lisa.white@global-organics.com.
May 29, 2013
Blue Man Group One Fund Boston Benefit

Join us on Monday, June 10 for a very special evening.

100% of the proceeds from your ticket purchase will go directly to the One Fund Boston, assisting those most affected by the tragic events in our city.

ALL TICKET PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE ONE FUND. Purchase tickets here.

May 29, 2013
Multiple Emmy Nominations for The Folklorist

NewTV is proud to announce that for the second year in a row our original program, The Folklorist, has received multiple Emmy® nominations from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences/New England in the three categories below:

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL PROGRAM/SPECIAL Andrew Eldridge, Producer
John Horrigan, Host
Jesse Kreitzer, Producer
Melinda Garfield, Associate Producer

PROGRAM – HOST/MODERATOR
John Horrigan, Host

WRITER PROGRAM
John Horrigan, Writer

And with the Emmy Awards taking place this coming Saturday, we’re crossing our fingers for Newton’s very own production! Congratulations to the talented crew and cast, and a million thanks to everyone for their continued support. For more information about The Folklorist, please visit here.

May 28, 2013