Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.
My old neighbor is an amazing classical guitarist and he’s performing at Newton Free Library this Saturday. Catch him if you can!
George will be performing (classical guitar) this Saturday, 5/30 10:30am as part of the Strike a Chord: Live Music @the Library program. He’ll be near the Teen section on the 2nd floor.
The 13th Annual Fundraising Walk will take place at DCR’s Baxter Park, Assembly Row in Somerville on June 14, 2015. Last year’s Walk had over 5,200 walkers and raised over $1.6 million to support the hospital. The goal this year is $1.8 million. Boston Children’s Hospital is encouraging all who are interested in spending the day at Assembly Row and walking for the hospital to register for the 2- and 7-mile walks online at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk.
What to do with the family in Baxter Park on June 14:
After the Walk, shop around the Assembly Row outlets, see a movie at the AMC Assembly Row 12, discover Legoland, or grab a bite to eat at one of the 12 Assembly Row eateries.
Walkers can register for the 2- and 7-mile walks online at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk. Registration is $25 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Each adult walker is expected to raise at least $200. Supporters can also make donations at www.bostonchildrens.org/walk.
Yoga in the Park is Back!
June 6th at 8am
Where: Wellington Park – 98 Kilburn Rd, Newton
When: 8am, Saturday June 6, 2015
Cost: $10 suggested donation
(all proceeds donated to Lucy’s Love Bus)
Click here to learn more and to register
Fiorella’s Celebrates Official Patio Opening with Complimentary Lunch Entrées
Newton, MA Based Restaurant Welcomes Customers to Summer with One-Day Complimentary Lunch Offer
WHAT: In honor of the seasonal opening of “Fiorella’s” outdoor patio, the restaurant is encouraging people to celebrate sun, family and friends on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 from 11:30AM – 4:00PM as it hosts a special day of delicious food and libations and beautiful weather.
Guests to Fiorella’s can treat friends and families to a complimentary lunch entrée courtesy of the restaurant with the regular purchase of any entrée. “We want to welcome our neighbors, friends and essentially our extended family back to a summer full of amazing outdoor dining. We have a lot of amazing events planned for our patio including special wine dinners, tastings, and receptions. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back,”said Remon Karian, Owner of Fiorella’s.
Guests can vie for dishes like “Tilapia Cannellini” featuring fresh tilapia poached with capers, tomatoes & cannellini beans prepared in a delicious lemon and wine sauce served over a bed of fresh spinach & rice pilaf ($14), or the “Vegetable Chicken Salad” with sautéed chicken and mushroom, zucchini, summer squash & broccoli over a house salad, topped with red onions, cucumbers & olives in a balsamic dressing ($10). Guests can also try one of Fiorella’s classic pastas, artisanal sandwiches, or enjoy one of its thin Neapolitan style pizzas cooked in a 700˚F wood burning brick pizza oven.
Customers must purchase one entrée at regular price, this offer is only valid on Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 from 11:30AM – 4:00PM and is only available on the patio on a first come, first serve basis.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 26th, 2015 | 11:30AM – 4:00PM
Spartan Race is releasing a limited discount code, MEMORIAL, that will give up to $40 off of race registration through May 27th!
KIND is partnering with discovery-based online retailer, zulily, to host kindness safaris at 20 zoos across the country to show kids how easy and fun doing kind acts every day can be.
The kindness safaris will include a scavenger hunt booklet which features interactive kindness activities inspired by animals (i.e. see a bear; give somebody in your family a bear hug!). In addition, attendees will receive a take-home kindness kit that comes in a complimentary lunch tote that kids can color on.
As we will be hosting a kindness safari at Franklin Park Zoo on May 16th from 10am-2pm. We first wanted to see if you would like to attend with your family. If so, we’d be more than happy to provide complimentary tickets.
Also, KIND is hosting a #kindawesome art contest so if my readers submit photos or art of what kindness means to them and their kids – using the hashtag #kindawesome, you can win a mixed case of KIND bars and tickets to the kindness safari at Franklin Park Zoo.
You must go to this link in order to redeem a coupon and receive the special offer for children.
Just leave me a comment and email me your photo or art to pragmaticmomblog (at) gmail (dot) com.
and FableVision CEO Paul Reynolds, including a special screening and book signing!
FABLEVISION Studios
308 CONGRESS ST.
BOSTON, MA
What does it take to ensure your school district is embracing critical 21st century skills?
and to learn more about FableVision, visit FableVisionStudios.com.
Presented by Charlesbridge Publishing
Join us for a discussion with book influencers and young readers about the impact on children when they see themselves in literature.
Why does it matter? Why is it awesome?
Where: Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main St, Watertown, MA
(Parking in rear, or at the Charlesbridge building at 85 Main Street)
When: May 5, 2015
6:00 – 8:00 PM
The Experts: Maija Meadows, Boston Public Library
Gloria, 5th grade, Boston
Amir, 9th grade, Boston
Ameena Langford, Chelmsford Public Schools
Arianna, 4th grade, Chelmsford
Kelly, 9th grade, Hyde Square Task Force
Please RSVP by April 28, 2015
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