Boxborough Family Network

Nov/Dec 2008 Events

For more info or to RSVP contact Boxboro_family@hotmail.com

 

Help BFN support the Acton Food Pantry this Thanksgiving season!

As you might imagine more families than ever are relying on the food pantry for a Thanksgiving meal.  In fact they are expecting to deliver more than 200 baskets to local families this year.  BFN wants to help by supplying as many baskets as we can.  Please consider having your family donate a basket this year. Get the kids involved by decorating the basket and making a homemade card for the recipient.

Suggested basket includes:

--Frozen turkeys only (they last longer at room temperature during distribution)

--Squash and sweet potatoes

--Canned goods such as cranberry sauce, peas, corn, gravy, etc.

--A box of Parmalat (a shelf-stable milk, which they are in high need of at the pantry)

--Baked goods such as breads, muffins or pies (can be store bought also)

--Cider

(fresh salad ingredients don't hold up as well during distribution and are not recommended)

 

Kathy from the Acton Food Pantry will be at St. Matthew's Church on Monday 11/17 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and on Tuesday 11/18 from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Any time during those hours would be fine for drop-off of Thanksgiving baskets.

 

Sunday, November 9

TRIP TO BUTTERFLY MUSEUM IN WESTFORD

Discounted admission coupons available; children under 2 are free. For more information,see www.butterflyplace-ma.com.

 

Tuesday, November 11

(preschools and Blanchard closed for Veteran’s Day)

PAPER MARBELING AT THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Come be an artist and find out what happens when you mix paints and shaving cream.  Free event with the cost of admission.  Library passes available for non-members.

 

Friday, November 14

2011/2012 KINDERGARTNERS PLAYDATE

 

Friday, November 14

MOM’S NIGHT OUT

51 Main in Maynard for dinner, or just drinks, apps, or desserts!

 

Saturday, Nov 15

2009 KINDERGARTNERS PLAYDATE

 

Sunday, November 23, 2 to 5 pm

BAREFOOT BOOKS OPEN HOUSE

483 Hill Road, Boxborough

 

Start your holiday shopping early! These beautiful children’s storybooks, activity books,music CDs, and games celebrate creativity and diversity. Read all about the Barefoot Books story at their Web site www.barefootbooks.com. Find out about all the latest at Barefoot Books in this article from August in the Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2008/08/26/a_new_chapter_for_childrens_publisher_barefoot_books/

Stop by and bring your friends and neighbors as well. These books make great presents for all the kids on your list this year. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Boxborough Family Network.

 

Saturday, December 6

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Join us at the Blanchard School cafeteria for yummy breakfast fun with Santa!

 

Sunday, December 7th

2009 KINDERGARTNERS PLAYDATE

 

Saturday, December 20

COOKIE SWAP PARTY

Share your favorite cookies with your friends, and bring home a variety to share with family for the holidays. We will also have snowflake-themed crafts and a food drive to support the Acton Food Pantry.

 

SAVE THE DATES

Friday, Jan. 9

Steering Committee planning meeting, Not Your Average Joe’s: Come and help decide on events and activities for BFN to focus on this coming year. Bring all your ideas and creativity!

 

Friday, Jan. 16

Class of 2011/2012 get-together

 

Saturday, Jan. 24

BFN Family Sledding Outing

 

Sunday, Feb. 22

Kids Birthday Celebration!

Let’s celebrate everyone’s birthday at once! We will have kids’ entertainment and birthday treats.

 

Sunday, April 5

Egg Hunt

 

BFN events are co-sponsored by First Connections and the Justice Resource Institute