NEMPAC is offering a class during vacation week at the West End Community Center!!
Drop the kids (4.5 and older) at the West End Community Center for a fun morning of arts and crafts and music! All for just $20! Drop them at 8:30 and pick them up at 11:30am!!
Call for more information call 617.670.1900! It's not too late to join the fun!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Free Family Music Night @ Henry Bear's Park
TONIGHT!
5:00-6:15pm
Porter Square location
17 White St, Cambridge
FREE Event
Each third Friday night of every month Henry Bears Park toy store hosts a Free Family Music night from 5-6.It is great for all ages,just drop in and sing and dance with us. We have different musicians each month,and refreshments too.
This month we will have a Pajama Party-wear your pj's and relax!! Catherine Brockbank and her Celtic Harp Anam Olach will perform, and Miss Catherine always lets the children try her Harp.
5:00-6:15pm
Porter Square location
17 White St, Cambridge
FREE Event
Each third Friday night of every month Henry Bears Park toy store hosts a Free Family Music night from 5-6.It is great for all ages,just drop in and sing and dance with us. We have different musicians each month,and refreshments too.
This month we will have a Pajama Party-wear your pj's and relax!! Catherine Brockbank and her Celtic Harp Anam Olach will perform, and Miss Catherine always lets the children try her Harp.
Wayne Potash Music tomorrow!!
Saturday, February 19th
11:00am - 1:00pm
0 Garden St, Cambridge
$8 per person or $30 per family. Children under the age of one are free
Kick off school vacation week in Cambridge with a family benefit concert! We’ll have Wayne Potash and the Fun Music Band in the Christ Church Cambridge auditorium (Zero Garden Street in Harvard Square) on Saturday, February 19th from 11 am to 1 pm. Pull up a table and have lunch with some of the many savory and sweet baked items for sale.
When they’re not dancing to the music, kids can enjoy balloon creations and face painting. Cost: $8 per person or $30 per family, free for children under the age of one. All proceeds benefit the tuition aid fund of the Bigelow Cooperative Day Care Center.
11:00am - 1:00pm
0 Garden St, Cambridge
$8 per person or $30 per family. Children under the age of one are free
Kick off school vacation week in Cambridge with a family benefit concert! We’ll have Wayne Potash and the Fun Music Band in the Christ Church Cambridge auditorium (Zero Garden Street in Harvard Square) on Saturday, February 19th from 11 am to 1 pm. Pull up a table and have lunch with some of the many savory and sweet baked items for sale.
When they’re not dancing to the music, kids can enjoy balloon creations and face painting. Cost: $8 per person or $30 per family, free for children under the age of one. All proceeds benefit the tuition aid fund of the Bigelow Cooperative Day Care Center.
Chinese New Year Celebration in Harvard Square
Sunday, February 20th
1:00-4:00pm
1236 Mass Ave, Cambridge
FREE Event
2011 is the year of the Rabbit and the 56th Anniversary of the Hong Kong in Harvard Square!
As usual, Massachusetts Avenue from the Hong Kong to Yen Chang will be festooned with gorgeous red and gold silk lanterns hanging from our wrought iron lampposts as we prepare for our grand annual Chinese New Year procession through Harvard Square and our cultural 'Open House' at the Hong Kong!
Meet us for a Lion Dance around our lantern-bedecked oak tree in Winthrop Park (corner of JKF and Mount Auburn) and then join our Lion Dance Parade over to the Hong Kong. The Lion Dance Parade will start at 1:30 p.m.
From 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. several generations of the Lee Family will continue their tradition of community outreach by welcoming the public into 'Kong' for a special cultural open house. The Hong Kong is a beloved landmark and for decades has served as the gateway to the heart of the Square for students and visitors alike. The Hong Kong's steady presence adds to the vibrant cultural diversity that one finds upon entering Harvard Square.
1:00-4:00pm
1236 Mass Ave, Cambridge
FREE Event
2011 is the year of the Rabbit and the 56th Anniversary of the Hong Kong in Harvard Square!
As usual, Massachusetts Avenue from the Hong Kong to Yen Chang will be festooned with gorgeous red and gold silk lanterns hanging from our wrought iron lampposts as we prepare for our grand annual Chinese New Year procession through Harvard Square and our cultural 'Open House' at the Hong Kong!
Meet us for a Lion Dance around our lantern-bedecked oak tree in Winthrop Park (corner of JKF and Mount Auburn) and then join our Lion Dance Parade over to the Hong Kong. The Lion Dance Parade will start at 1:30 p.m.
From 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. several generations of the Lee Family will continue their tradition of community outreach by welcoming the public into 'Kong' for a special cultural open house. The Hong Kong is a beloved landmark and for decades has served as the gateway to the heart of the Square for students and visitors alike. The Hong Kong's steady presence adds to the vibrant cultural diversity that one finds upon entering Harvard Square.
It feels like spring!!!
Here are some beautiful pictures of millions of tulips in spring in Holland to get us in the mood!
It's not Spring here yet, and there is some cold weather heading back this way, but let's enjoy the day and think about what's to come! : )
It's not Spring here yet, and there is some cold weather heading back this way, but let's enjoy the day and think about what's to come! : )
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
How was Valentine's Day?
Well, I hope some of you got to go out with a loved one, or will get out with him/her soon!
Vacation is next week! Have you made any plans?
Leave a comment on this post and let us know what you are doing!
Vacation is next week! Have you made any plans?
Leave a comment on this post and let us know what you are doing!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Check out our new Local Numbers Tab!!
Still working on it, but hope it will be helpful to all of you!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
February Vacation NEMPAC Program @ the West End Community Center
Join NEMPAC and special guests* each morning at the
West End Community Center
Arts-related programming from 8:30 to 11:30am
for school-aged children (ages 4.5 and older),
with special guest at 10:00am
Monday February 21st through Friday February 25th
drop off beginning at 8:30am/pick up promptly at 11:30am
At the West End Community Center,
150 Staniford Street
150 Staniford Street
$20 per student
*Special Guests to include Verve Yoga, Horn-and-Vocalist Chris Schroeder, Longy School of Music, and others
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Harlem Renaissance Tickets on Sale at Pace today!!
Stop by J.Pace & Sons today from 1-3pm today to pick up your tickets!
The event is Thursday, Feb 17th!!
Only $25 a ticket!!
A great night out for the adults! Some free apps, cash bar, music and dancing!!
The event is Thursday, Feb 17th!!
Only $25 a ticket!!
A great night out for the adults! Some free apps, cash bar, music and dancing!!
A Little Something for the Parents! NIKE Run Club
| Location: | 200 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116 |
| Phone: | (617) 267-3400 |
| Dates: | Wed from 12/2/09 - 12/1/11 |
| Hours: | 6:30pm |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
For the latest info on Run Club, other in-store events, new products and more, become a fan of the NIKETOWN Boston on Facebook!
Kids Night: Kelly's Roast Beef
Locations: Multiple
Dates: 1/5/11 - 5/11/11
Hours: 5-8pm
Cost: Free with food to purchase
Kids of all ages can take pleasure in storytelling, have fun with face painting, balloons, design exciting arts and crafts projects, and enjoy a New England favorite in any season, ice cream. There is no charge for families and children to attend Kelly's Kids Night, nor is there a cost for kids activities. Kelly's kids meals are not included, but can be enjoyed before, during or after the family fun.
Check out our Kids Nights at the following locations:
Every Monday in Saugus from 5-8 pm,
Every Tuesday in Danvers and Medford from 5-8 pm, and
Every Wednesday in Natick from 5-8 pm!
Dates: 1/5/11 - 5/11/11
Hours: 5-8pm
Cost: Free with food to purchase
Kids of all ages can take pleasure in storytelling, have fun with face painting, balloons, design exciting arts and crafts projects, and enjoy a New England favorite in any season, ice cream. There is no charge for families and children to attend Kelly's Kids Night, nor is there a cost for kids activities. Kelly's kids meals are not included, but can be enjoyed before, during or after the family fun.
Check out our Kids Nights at the following locations:
Every Monday in Saugus from 5-8 pm,
Every Tuesday in Danvers and Medford from 5-8 pm, and
Every Wednesday in Natick from 5-8 pm!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Thinking about Summer?
Well, we are all hoping for some warmer weather I think, but maybe you are starting to think about summer camps for the kids.
Here are a few places to check out:
Hill House http://www.hillhouseboston.org/Programs/Summer_Camp.htm
Boston Children’s School http://www.bostonchildrensschool.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page4.html
My Gym http://www.mygymboston.com/camps/index.html
Boys & Girls Club – Charlestown http://www.bgcb.org/locations_clubs_charlestown_summercamp.cfm
Tumblekids USA http://www.tumblekidsusa.com/camps.php#summer_camp
Gymnastics Academy of Boston-Cambridge http://gymnasticsacademyofboston.com/cambridge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=50
YMCA camps http://bostonycamps.org/
Basketball City http://www.basketballcity.com/bbc.php?misc=youth&city=boston&page=summercamps_boston
Beacon Hill Nursery http://www.bhns.net/additional_programs.html
The Tennis Academy at Harvard http://www.bhns.net/additional_programs.html
New England Aquarium Harbor Discovery Camps http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/summer_programs/harbor_discoveries_camp/
Courageous Sailing Charlestown http://www.courageoussailing.org/youth-programs/overview
A Step Ahead Basketball Camp http://www.asahoops.com/camps
If you know of other programs or camps that you'd like to share with everyone, please send it to westendparentsgroup@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog!!
Think WARM thoughts :)
Here are a few places to check out:
Hill House http://www.hillhouseboston.org/Programs/Summer_Camp.htm
Boston Children’s School http://www.bostonchildrensschool.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page4.html
My Gym http://www.mygymboston.com/camps/index.html
Boys & Girls Club – Charlestown http://www.bgcb.org/locations_clubs_charlestown_summercamp.cfm
Tumblekids USA http://www.tumblekidsusa.com/camps.php#summer_camp
Gymnastics Academy of Boston-Cambridge http://gymnasticsacademyofboston.com/cambridge/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=50
YMCA camps http://bostonycamps.org/
Basketball City http://www.basketballcity.com/bbc.php?misc=youth&city=boston&page=summercamps_boston
Beacon Hill Nursery http://www.bhns.net/additional_programs.html
The Tennis Academy at Harvard http://www.bhns.net/additional_programs.html
New England Aquarium Harbor Discovery Camps http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/programs_and_classes/summer_programs/harbor_discoveries_camp/
Courageous Sailing Charlestown http://www.courageoussailing.org/youth-programs/overview
A Step Ahead Basketball Camp http://www.asahoops.com/camps
If you know of other programs or camps that you'd like to share with everyone, please send it to westendparentsgroup@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog!!
Think WARM thoughts :)
Sunday, February 6, 2011
It's Superbowl Sunday!!
Who are YOU rooting for??
Steelers vs Packers
6pm on Fox
Let us know who you are rooting for!!
OR do you just watch for the commercials?
Steelers vs Packers
6pm on Fox
Let us know who you are rooting for!!
OR do you just watch for the commercials?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Boston Public School Sign up Period Ends today!
Harlem Renaissance Ball
Looking for an adult night out?!!
The West End Community Center is celebrating Black History Month again with a fabulous Harlem Renaissance Ball at the Holiday Inn on Thursday, February 17th from 7-10pm. Tickets are only $25! Music, Dancing, Light food, and a Silent Auction!
http://www.westendcommunitycenter.com/site/hrb.html
The West End Community Center is celebrating Black History Month again with a fabulous Harlem Renaissance Ball at the Holiday Inn on Thursday, February 17th from 7-10pm. Tickets are only $25! Music, Dancing, Light food, and a Silent Auction!
http://www.westendcommunitycenter.com/site/hrb.html
Thursday, February 3, 2011
We're back and looking for parents to join us!
Hello everyone!
I am hoping to restart the West End Parent's Group and it's blog! Please join us here, and our mailing group at westendparentsgroup@gmail.com.
I will try to post fun things around town, articles of interest, and hopefully some pictures. Please send me any fun things you know about, questions or concerns about the neighborhood, or anything else!
We are trying to get our mailing list updated, so please email me at westendparentsgroup@gmail.com to join the list!! If you are on the list, and would like to get off, please email that to me as well!!
Stay warm out there!!
Chiara Rhouate
West End Parents Group
I am hoping to restart the West End Parent's Group and it's blog! Please join us here, and our mailing group at westendparentsgroup@gmail.com.
I will try to post fun things around town, articles of interest, and hopefully some pictures. Please send me any fun things you know about, questions or concerns about the neighborhood, or anything else!
We are trying to get our mailing list updated, so please email me at westendparentsgroup@gmail.com to join the list!! If you are on the list, and would like to get off, please email that to me as well!!
Stay warm out there!!
Chiara Rhouate
West End Parents Group
West End Community Center Playgroup
West End Community Center Playgroup is now on Mondays from 9:30am to 12pm.
Parents and caregivers are welcome! There are lots of toys and space to run around!
*Complimentary with a West End Community Center Membership, suggested donation $3.
Parents and caregivers are welcome! There are lots of toys and space to run around!
*Complimentary with a West End Community Center Membership, suggested donation $3.
Proposed Boston Chinese Immersion Charter School
" I am writing to tell you about a proposed new public charter school which is currently accepting applications of Kindergarten and First Grade students for the Fall of 2011. The proposed Boston Chinese Immersion Charter School (BCICS) is a public charter school which will serve students throughout Massachusetts, with a preference for those who live in the City of Boston. We plan for the school to be centrally located in downtown Boston.** We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and tell you more about our proposed school. We specifically believe that our public, tuition-free school affords unique opportunities for all students (ability to learn a language critical to our global economy, extended school day and year, rigorous academic program), including those who are English Language Learners and otherwise feel their school choices are limited. We ask that you help us by making our application and information available to the families that utilize your resources. We could also send you something that you could send to your email list.
More information is available at BostonChineseImmersion.org. All applications may be submitted on line or mailed and are due March 4, 2011. A lottery will be held in the event that applications exceed available seats.
Please contact Tara Gohlmann, BCICS Founder who is heading up Outreach efforts. Tara can be reached at (917) 566-4512 or tgohlmann@verizon.net.
We look forward to hearing from you
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BCICS Mission
Through an academically rigorous curriculum using Mandarin Chinese as the medium of instruction, the Boston Chinese Immersion Charter School (BCICS) will prepare a diverse body of students in kindergarten through 8th grade to become fluent and literate in Mandarin Chinese and English and who will graduate from the school poised for academic success in high school and beyond. BCICS will leverage the benefits of language immersion and immersion methodology for acquiring subject matter mastery, engaging family involvement, developing oral language skills as a base for literacy, expanding literacy and vocabulary skills across two languages, creating a respectful community of learners, assessing student performance through a broad range of measures and developing culturally and globally diverse perspectives.
BCICS Vision
Boston Chinese Immersion Charter School will be a respectful community of learners, including not only the students in kindergarten through 8th grade but also the faculty and families, all of whom will engage in learning and participate in school activities with BCICS as their center. BCICS students will learn and demonstrate academic success in all core subjects: math, language arts, social studies, arts and sciences—as measured in both English and in Mandarin Chinese, a language designated as critical for learning by the US government. Staff will participate in professional development weekly and during the summer. Families will be offered classes in Mandarin, ESL and technology. Through innovative immersion instruction from teachers with native language skills, BCICS will serve as a model for other language programs around the state, nation and world. BCICS will build on the demonstrated success of language immersion programs for Boston area children eager to develop multilingual and multicultural skills that will serve them throughout their lifetimes.
** proposed BCICS is subject to granting of a charter by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Charter final decisions are expected February 28, 2011.
More information is available at BostonChineseImmersion.org. All applications may be submitted on line or mailed and are due March 4, 2011. A lottery will be held in the event that applications exceed available seats.
Please contact Tara Gohlmann, BCICS Founder who is heading up Outreach efforts. Tara can be reached at (917) 566-4512 or tgohlmann@verizon.net.
We look forward to hearing from you
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BCICS Mission
Through an academically rigorous curriculum using Mandarin Chinese as the medium of instruction, the Boston Chinese Immersion Charter School (BCICS) will prepare a diverse body of students in kindergarten through 8th grade to become fluent and literate in Mandarin Chinese and English and who will graduate from the school poised for academic success in high school and beyond. BCICS will leverage the benefits of language immersion and immersion methodology for acquiring subject matter mastery, engaging family involvement, developing oral language skills as a base for literacy, expanding literacy and vocabulary skills across two languages, creating a respectful community of learners, assessing student performance through a broad range of measures and developing culturally and globally diverse perspectives.
BCICS Vision
Boston Chinese Immersion Charter School will be a respectful community of learners, including not only the students in kindergarten through 8th grade but also the faculty and families, all of whom will engage in learning and participate in school activities with BCICS as their center. BCICS students will learn and demonstrate academic success in all core subjects: math, language arts, social studies, arts and sciences—as measured in both English and in Mandarin Chinese, a language designated as critical for learning by the US government. Staff will participate in professional development weekly and during the summer. Families will be offered classes in Mandarin, ESL and technology. Through innovative immersion instruction from teachers with native language skills, BCICS will serve as a model for other language programs around the state, nation and world. BCICS will build on the demonstrated success of language immersion programs for Boston area children eager to develop multilingual and multicultural skills that will serve them throughout their lifetimes.
** proposed BCICS is subject to granting of a charter by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Charter final decisions are expected February 28, 2011.
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