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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Scavenger Hunt, Children’s Cooking Class, Free Movie Featured in This Week's Grab and Go Picks

Join a scavenger hunt at Legacy Place, take the kids to a free muffin making class, support local students in the Dedham spelling bee, attend a free Disney film screening or attend a hunger banquet in Westwood.

Glad you clicked on the Grab and Go Planner! For this week’s picks, grab the entire family and join a scavenger hunt, or take the kids to a ‘make your own muffin class’ at Whole Foods, attend the Dedham spelling bee, bring the kids to a free Disney original movie screening or help raise money and learn about the struggles of world hunger. Where/ When: Whole Foods Market, Wednesday, March 23-Sunday, March 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Why go: The spring weather may not have broken yet, but why not take a few last breaths of the cool winter air with a scavenger hunt around Legacy Place? Collect clues around the mall and match them up with a list of countries that receive funding for microcredit loans from the Whole Planet Foundation – an organization …

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

College Planning, Yoga and Community Fundraising are included in This Week's Grab and Go Picks

Grab some free assistance with the college planning process this week, spend some time bonding with your newborn at a Yoga session or enjoy a night out and help out the Friends of the Dedham Library this week!

Glad you clicked on the Grab and Go Planner! Choose from three diverse college planning events this week, enjoy an afternoon bonding with your baby at a Mom and baby yoga class or take the family out for dinner at Uno Chicago Grill and help raise money for the Dedham Public Library. Where/When: Giggle, 528 Legacy Place, Dedham, /Wednesday, March 9, 12:30 p.m. Why go: This class will benefit you and your newborn child. For mothers, yoga will help to regain your strength from childbirth, relieve those sore muscles and give you an outlet for relaxation and a sense of wellbeing from those sleepless nights. The class also adds benefits for both you and your child as an opportunity for mother/child bonding. Pricing: Free Where/When: Blue Hills …

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

A Movie, Social Awareness, Gymnastics, a Birthday Party in This Week's Family Picks

The week starts off with a family movie, then mix in some opportunities to educate your children on social causes, let them run off some pent-up energy and finish out the week celebrating the birthday of a beloved childhood figure!

Glad you clicked on the Grab and Go Planner! Family options for the next week range from a  family movie, learning about domestic energy savers, lunch for a worthy cause, an afternoon of tumbling and attend a birthday party for Elmo! Where/When: The Dedham Community House, Thursday, February 24, 7-9 p.m. Why go: It may still be February, but why not dig out the blankets and lawn chairs for a family movie night! The flick is "Alpha & Omega," a family favorite! Pricing: Free Where/When: Whole Foods Market, Friday, February 25, 1-5 p.m. Why go: Involve the entire family and learn options for a greener house and at the same time help the environment! Kids can also get involved with hands-on crafts and a bakery parfait! Pricing: Free Where/When…

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Music, Adventure, a Movie and Outdoor and Indoor Sports are Included in This Week's Picks

The week starts off with a concert, then mix in some outdoor fun at Hale Reservation and sledding and on colder days, take in a movie or bowling!

Glad you clicked on the Grab and Go Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Family options for the next week range from a school concert, an outdoor adventure at Hale Reservation, a giant sledding …

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Charity, Fantasy and Sports Are Included In This Week's Family Picks

Spend the week first thinking of others, then catch a parade, join a scavenger hunt and take to the ice!

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! This week's options include preparing valentines for local heros, meeting a sports figure, celebrations for the …

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Lead by Example by Supporting the Community and Let Your Imagination Run Free

Support the local schools and launch your creative side.

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Where/When: Italian American Club, 20 Allen Ln., Dedham, Thursday, February 3, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Why go: Show your …

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