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Miss Mass High School at Sawyer Free

Miss Massachusetts High School America at Sawyer Free Library

Sawyer Free Library is hosts Grace Rose Papp, Miss Massachusetts High School America, for a 'Crown that C.A.R.E.S' presentation for elementary school aged kids! Grace is a multi-talented young woman who tours the state delivering the C.A.R.E.S (Create a Respectful Environment in Schools) program's message to kids. The program teaches kids skills for dealing with bullying and harassment prevention. Grace teaches tolerance for a safe and bully-free environment at school.

When:

Saturday March 8, 2014 10am

Location:

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All Ages Makers Workshop at CMNH

Learn How to solder with simple kits that have taught thousands this basic elect

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire hosts an all ages maker workshop! Join Alex Nunn of Seacoast Makers to learn how to solder, make a robot badge and build an LED light that can be controlled by a switch. Fee: $10 per adult or adult/child pair, plus $6 materials fee. Register by calling 603-742-2002.

When:

Sunday, March 2, 2014 2:30-4pm

Location:

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

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Making Stuff Workshop at CMNH

CMNH hosts a day long workshop inpsired by the PBS series 'Making Stuff'

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire want you to make stuff! With inspiration and materials from PBS NOVA's "Making Stuff" series, we're setting up our Studio space for kids to get creative. Visitors are invited to drop in anytime to build with recycled materials, create cool artwork, test out ideas and have fun using their imaginations. What will your child want to make to take home?

When:

Friday, February 28, 2014 10am-5pm

Location:

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

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Imagine, Sing & Learn 2B: Animal Partners

The anenome - clown fish relationship is a classic example of symbiosis.

Our theme is Animal Partners and it takes place indoors at Joppa Flats Education Center. This 90 minute program is all about which animals team up with other animals in nature. From fish to honeybees, to hermit crabs and anemones - we will learn why animals work together to become babysitters, housecleaners, and bodyguards to each other!

When:

Friday, February 28,2014 1-2:30 pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Thursday Morning

When:

Thursday, March 6, 2014 10-11:30 am

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Lemberg Summer Camp

Lemberg Summer Camp is very much a continuation of our play-based, educationally enriching school year program with a little water play and living outdoors thrown in. Lemberg Hall is set in the heart of the beautiful Brandeis University campus, far from the busy streets of Waltham.

Location:

Brandeis University Lemberg Children's Center

Traditional Summer Camp

Special Needs

Private School

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Dino-Themed Tea Party

Abbot Public Library invites you to come as fast as you can to a special dinosaur-themed Tea Party on Friday, February 21, from 10:15 am – 11:00 am.

Children ages 2-5 are invited to bring their favorite dinosaur toy, listen to Dino stories, and have some tasty juice and cookies. It’s sure to be a Pterrific Time!

Registration is required.

When:

Friday, February 21st, 2014 10:15 am – 11:00 am

Location:

Abbot Public Library

Marblehead

Library

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Groundhog Day Extravaganza

Take a closer look at Groundhog Day with the naturalists at Ipswich River Sanctu

Is spring on the way, or are we faced with another six weeks of winter? According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil foretells the impending weather each year. If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If not, spring is near! Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary celebrates this ritual with a fun afternoon of activities for kids and families!

When:

Sunday Febrauary 2, 2014 1-4 pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Bryan Sheckells - Fun Science for Preschoolers

The Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham welcomes local elementary school teacher Bryan Sheckells for Fun Science for Preschoolers. The kids will put on their thinking caps and explore interesting topics like Weather, Engineering and Dinosaurs.

Two sessions available for children ages 3-5.

Session I: January 25, February 1 and 22, and March 1, 22 & 29
Session II: April 26, May 3, 10, 17 & 31, and June 7

Fee: $75 for 6 weeks

When:

Session I begins January 25 to March 29th

Session II begins April 26 to June 7th

Location:

Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

Hamilton

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Kids Valentine's Night at CMNH

Drop off your kids at the Children's Museum of NH for a night of Valentine's Day

Parents who can't find a babysitter for Valentine's Day are in luck! the Children's Museum of NH is hosting a Kids Valentine's Night so parents can drop off their children and go out to dinner. In 2014,, the first-ever Kids Valentine's Night at the museum will offer four hours of fun for kids including dinner, educator-led activities and dessert. The program is open to children ages 5 and up, though 4 year olds will be accepted if registered with an older sibling. A maximum of 30 children can participate and pre-registration is required.

When:

Friday, February 14, 2014 5:30-9:30 pm

Location:

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

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Superbowl of Birding 2026

The Superbowl of Birding is a unique competition conducted in Rockingham County, NH, and Essex County, MA. During a 12-hour period, teams of birders of all ages and abilities seek to amass the greatest number of avian species, to earn the most points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Teams...

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

5:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Nice n' Easy Hike at Breakheart Reservation

Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features unique to Breakheart. Hikes are moderately paced and range from 2-3 miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. Best for ages 8 years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Where: Breakheart Reservation

9:30 am to 11:30 am

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Animal Tracks | Family Nature Series

This event with North Shore Nature Programs is geared toward families of all ages who would like to learn about the signs and tracks that animals leave behind! We will explore outdoors and look at tracks, chewed sticks, scat, nests, beaver constructions and more! Waterproof and warm...

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike

Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us this season. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place…

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

There is almost nothing more peaceful than a evening walk at the Crane Estate, and we would like to invite your family to join us for a unique hiking experience. With the full moon rising over the Atlantic, we’ll start with a sunset stroll along Crane Beach admiring this spectacle before heading...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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