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Free Fun Fridays Schedule

posted May 22, 2012 10:59 AM by Gillian Budine

Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, many museums across the state are taking part in Free Fun Fridays!  Visit this list of museums for free on the specific Fridays throughout June/July/August!  See attached flyer.

| Attachments: Free Fun Fridays Schedule 2012.pdf

Reading Celebration - Shutesbury Elementary School

posted May 22, 2012 10:56 AM by Gillian Budine

On Thursday, June 14 from 1-3 Shutesbury Elementary will be offering a Reading Celebration for the public, students and families with young children.  Enjoy a talk by author/illustrator Jef Czejak, a story walk, nursery rhyme olympics, and more!  See attached flyer for details.

| Attachments: readingcelebration(2).pdf

Potty Time Signs - Parent Workshop, Erving

posted May 18, 2012 6:34 AM by Gillian Budine

Join Erin Ruff as she teaches sign language around a toilet training theme!  Monday, June 4.  Registration required.  See flyer for details.

| Attachments: Potty Time Signs flyer.pdf

Family Ramble and Story Walk - Quabbin Overlook, New Salem

posted Apr 30, 2012 9:13 AM by Gillian Budine

Bring the whole family to explore and share the joy of nature AND books in our own backyard.  Led by Dawn Ward on Sunday, June 3rd from 10:30-12 at the Quabbin Overlook (behind the fire station) in New Salem.  See flyer for registration information and details!

| Attachments: Family Hike June 2012.pdf

Diemand Family Farm field trip - Wendell

posted Apr 30, 2012 9:10 AM by Gillian Budine

Field trip to the Diemand Family Farm on Tuesday, May 29 from 10-11am.  Meet at the farm - 126 Mormon Hollow Road, Wendell.  Please check the flyer for registration details.

| Attachments: Diemand Family Farm Field Trip 2012.pdf

Local Library Museum (and more!) Passes

posted Mar 29, 2012 10:52 AM by Gillian Budine   [ updated Mar 29, 2012 10:54 AM ]

Check out the attached flyer for info on free and discount passes you can check out at your local library.  Visit museums, a state park or an aquarium!!

| Attachments: library museum passes-1.pdf

4-H Babysitting Course - Erving

posted Feb 27, 2012 10:29 AM by Gillian Budine   [ updated Apr 23, 2012 8:08 AM ]

Due to the high demand of our Shutesbury course we are offering another Babysitter Training in June!  On Saturday, June 23 we will be hosting a FREE babysitting training course for tweens and teens (ages 12-18 years) at the Erving Elementary School from 9:30-4pm.  Registration is required.  See flyer for details.


| Attachments: Babysitters training-JUNE 23rd ERV 2012.2.pdf Babysitters training-JUNE 23rd ERV 2012.pdf

Tales and Tunes Continues with Julie Stepanek - New Salem

posted Jan 24, 2012 8:18 AM by Gillian Budine   [ updated Apr 26, 2012 6:23 AM ]

Continuing on Thursdays in May and June, Julie Stepanek will be at the New Salem Library from 10:30-11:30!  Julie brings stories, songs and instruments along with art activities.  See flyer for details.

| Attachments: tales and tunes new salem April, May, June.pdf

Free Parent Workshops from The Collaborative

posted Jan 5, 2012 8:56 AM by Gillian Budine   [ updated Jan 24, 2012 10:40 AM ]

Check out this flyer with information about workshops regarding various topics - from siblings to sleep worries.  Held in towns from Easthampton to Ware!  Offered by The Collaborative, a neighboring organization based in Northampton.

| Attachments: EC-SP12-ParentWorkshopsPoster.pdf

Playgroup and Story Hour Schedule

posted Aug 29, 2011 12:20 PM by Gillian Budine   [ updated Sep 20, 2011 9:46 AM ]

Join us for free weekly playgroups and story hours at area elementary schools and libraries.  See the attached schedule for times, locations, and contact information.

| Attachments: PGSH Schedule DEC FY12 .pdf

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