December 2009 Archives
Thursday, Dec 31st – FREE admission at the
New Years Day 1847
Friday, January 1st 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Start the New Year off by joining Henry David Thoreau portrayed by historian Richard Smith on Friday, January 1, 2010 at
From 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm join DCR staff for a First Day Hike to the Thoreau house site, (1 mile round trip). After the hike join park staff for hot chocolate at park headquarters. Be sure to dress appropriately for winter weather. Please meet at the Thoreau house replica.
For more information call (978) 369-3254. Parking fees will be waived on January 1, 2010. Pre-registration is not required. No dogs allowed.
What a great whole family gift idea! A year long pass to our state parks! The Massachusetts ParksPass provides visitors unlimited day-use parking access to state park facilities within the DCR that charge a parking fee, with the exception of Nahant and Nantasket Beaches. The ParksPasses are hangtags issued for one vehicle and are valid for one calendar year – January 1 to December 31. Parking fees currently range from $2.00 at day use areas to $5.00 at inland water areas to $7.00 at ocean beaches.
- Massachusetts Resident: $35.00 per calendar year
For more info: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parkspass.htm or Call the order line at 617-626-4969
I love this phrase: changemakers. I'm more of an idea person, in my head. So I need the reinforcement to MAKE the change happen, to be the change I want to see in the world.
But here is one place to toss ideas about (and read other's ideas!) about making change - changemakers. com (click to view in English) Their story: http://www.changemakers.com/en-us/node/52067 There are all kinds of topics, I searched for mental health, a topic I'm passionate about. They even have friendly competitions to come up with an implement ways to improve our world. I'll keep my eye on the site (ahh...Facebook, how you've improved my social connection and sucked away my spare time) and see if there are any competitions or ideas we might want to get in on. Search for your own favorite issue and let me know of any good ideas.
This link has it all! Holiday events in Massachusetts: http://www.massvacation.com/christmas.php
I wanted to pass this along - a guide to resources for caregivers and those who are receiving care. http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers/pdfs/Resource_and_Benefits_for_Caregivers.pdf
Natick, January 23
A princess party?! Girl Scouts (grades 2-3) will come dressed as princesses and learn about good manners and respecting others while doing activities fit for a princess! Volunteers (18+) will help to run activity stations, facilitating about 15 girls at a time, as well as help with set up and breakdown. GSEM will have all of the activities planned, volunteers will just need to provide their enthusiasm and excitement as they direct the girls! This opportunity is on January 23, 2010, from 1:15 - 4:30 PM in Natick. For more information, please contact Amber Kleiman at akleiman@
On Sunday 12/13/09 celebrate the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party!
On December 16, 1773, thousands gathered for a fiery debate about the tea tax that ended when patriot Samuel Adams gave the secret signal to dump 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor; come add your voice to this spirited re-enactment that begins with a rally at Old South and continues with a parade down to the Boston Tea Party Ship. (free to those in colonial attire)
Old South Meeting House
The Family Success Partnership presents “Understanding Mood Disorders” with guest speaker Dr. Linda Zamvil, Child & Adolescent Psychiatris. This information workshop will present on common mood disorders, including symptoms, effective treatment and psychotropic medications for children and adolescents as well as resources for families and providers seeking additional support. Dinner is included – it is free for members and $5 for non members. This will take place at Assabet Valley Collaborative at
(Incidentally, Dr. Zamvil is well-known in this area as a super-star of Child/Adolescent mental health. - Kerry)
Gingerbread House Workshop at the library - Come celebrate the holidays with us at our Gingerbread House Making Workshop! Come make your own gingerbread house! We’ll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.! And they’re edible! This program is for children ages 5-12. Registration is required and is limited to 16 children. Please note: we are having two sessions and children can only register for one session. If you do not show up within the first 10 minutes, your spot will be given to a waiting child. To register please call the Children’s Room 508-624-6902 or stop by. This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library. Saturday December 12. Two sessions - 11 a.m. - noon and 1 pm - 2 pm.
December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This annual observance aims to promote an understanding of disability issues, the rights of persons with disabilities and gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities.
Did you know the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is part of a diversity initiative? http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/our_partners/corporations_foundations/mitsubishi_electric_and_electronics.asp
To learn more:
http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/div-programmenu.html
