Acton Toyota of Littleton Helps Find Homes for Youth in State Foster Care
Dealership recognized by the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange.
Acton Toyota of Littleton is showing its customers the many benefits of donating a used car through its dealership – it not only helps them get a tax break, but it also helps hundreds of special needs children in Massachusetts foster care find a “permanent place to call HOME.”
Over the past year, Acton Toyota of Littleton has been a top referrer to the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange’s (MARE) Car Donation Program, one of MARE’s key fundraising initiatives to maintain its mission of recruiting adults to adopt local youth from foster care. To commend the dealership’s commitment to building families through adoption, MARE recently presented Acton Toyota of Littleton with a “Friend of the Family” award.
“Sometime a customer’s used car is worth more to them as a charitable tax donation than we can give them in trade-in value,” said Mike Hills, general manager of Acton Toyota of Littleton. “We’re glad to give our customers the option of turning their used cars into a good deed for needy children.”
Acton Toyota of Littleton has referred dozens of used car owners to MARE’s Car Donation Program. The vehicles (car, trucks, motorcycles, and even boats) are processed in conjunction with Route 128 Used Auto Parts in Waltham, MARE’s automobile recycling partner. Each donated vehicle has value to MARE, having provided over $100,000 last year alone to support MARE’s programs, such as Adoption Parties and Wednesday’s Child stories on WBZ-TV.
A local TV investigative report described MARE’s Car Donation Program as “one of the better ways to maximize donation dollars.” MARE receives 50% of the proceeds when a donated vehicle is sold, while many other vehicle donation programs contribute only 7% - 10% to their designated charity.
MARE is currently seeking adoptive families for 517 children and teens in Massachusetts foster care. Over the past 52 years, MARE has helped more than 5,350 youth leave temporary state care for permanent family life.
“Each year more than 600 local teens ‘age out’ of the foster care system at age 18 to fend for themselves in our communities,” said Lisa Funaro, MARE’s executive director. “With the generous support of Acton Toyota of Littleton and their customers, we can continue to focus on finding adoptive families for children in state care who have been waiting the longest for a home.”
Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE). Founded in 1957, MARE is a private non-profit organization dedicated to finding “a permanent place to call HOME” for harder-to-place children waiting in foster care, including children 6 to 16 years old, sibling groups, children of color of all ages, and youth with emotional, physical and intellectual challenges. MARE works
in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) and private adoption agencies throughout the state. To learn more about MARE’s Car Donation Program or adoption from foster care, contact MARE at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.mareinc.org
Congregation Beth Elohim Adult Education Presents Winter Jewish Film Festival!
Feb. 9th. Praying With Lior. Lior Liebling, a Jewish Boy with Down Syndrome, spends his days praying endlessly to G-d, much to the delight and occasional befuddlement of those around him. Follow Lior, nicknamed "the little rebbe" as he approaches his Bar Mitzvah.
Save the date - The last in this year's series will be March 9th
(Watch out for future film descriptions in this publication)
Congregation Beth Elohim is located at 133 Prospect St. in Acton. All films to be shown Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the Sanctuary. For more information, call the office at 978-263-3061
“Uncorking the Possibilities!” A night of Wine Tasting and A Cappella Song!
The Blanchard Parents, Teachers, Friends (PTF) organization cordially invites you to “Uncorking the Possibilities!” on Sat., March 20, 2010, 7-11pm at the beautiful Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Rd, Stow. This event will feature wine tastings and food pairings, mini-seminars led by local experts, a silent and live auction and a special performance by MIT’s famed a cappella group, the Logarhythms. The auctions will benefit many programs at the Blanchard Memorial School in Boxborough, including arts and science enrichment, community service projects, Destination Imagination, special events and more. The auctions will feature tickets to sporting events, kids camps and playspaces, and lots of fun items—there’s something for everyone! Tickets are on sale now for $30 at http://www.blanchardptf.org/auctiontickets.html or contact Joanne Mills at 978-635-1752 or via email at millshse@verizon.net. Join us for this wonderful event and support the students at the Blanchard Memorial School!
Hearts for Haiti Art & Soul
71 Main St., Maynard. When buying for your sweetheart, be sweet to those in need. Beginning Feb. 1, the local artist community and the children from Greenmeadow Elementary School and Acton Co-operative Inc., Preschool has generously donated a variety of items whose proceeds will go to help the Haitians. Local school children have created Valentine cards whose proceeds will also go to Haiti. Some of the Artists are listed here: Kendall Hachey Art, New Creations Glass, Jen Goodale Glass, Helen Eddy Cards, Vintage Vogue Beads, Winkler Stained Glass, Deb Smith Cards, Denault Glass Studio, Maria Metal Jewelry, Peter Grams Pottery.
Haiti Relief Benefit Supported by Rotary District 7910
As nations and organizations around the world respond with aid and assistance, local non-profit organizations are likewise stepping into the battle. Two local groups are at the forefront of that action.
Mission E-4, headquartered in Hubbardston, is led by Scott Long and focused in three Haiti locations: Leoganne, Laquile. and Fauche. Mission E-4 oversees three schools with over 800 children, an orphanage and medical clinic in Leoganne.
Due to the devastation, Mission E-4 has begun work immediately establishing emergency refuge camps complete with food, water, tents and medical help. They will also be in the process of rebuilding.
The second local organization working in Haiti is "Forward in Health" based in Gardner and is working to bring a permanent health clinic to Fond Frede, Haiti. This medical team of doctors and nurses is being lead by Dr.John Mulkeen his wife Paula and Dr John Harrington of Gardner, MA. In the past 2 years Forward in Health purchased 31/2 acres of land and has begun construction of a medical clinic. A well has been dug to provide clean drinking water.
Both of these organizations will be a channel to reach out to Haiti as a result of the upcoming benefit concert to be held at
the "Dukakis Auditorium" Monty Tech Rte 2A Fitch-burg/Westminster Line. Sat., Feb. 27th at 7:00PM.
Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the door or at "City Hall Cafe" which is located at 695 Main St Fitchburg across City Hall. The event is being supported by Rotary District 7910.
The "Maverick Street Band" who has done a two night concert in 2008 to build an orphanage for the children in Haiti will be the performing band. If you love Country Music you will love this band. And your donation of $20.00 for the ticket will go to Mission E-4 and Forward in Heatlh so they can get the proper supplies needed to help the poorest of the poor in Haiti. God bless you for your help.
MA High School Students Can Compete for Scholarships in MBA's 2010 Video Essay Contest
MBA to celebrate Law Day with “Diversity in the Law” theme. In celebration of Law Day this May, the Massachusetts Bar Association is holding a video essay contest open to Massachusetts high school students. Contestants will compete for scholarships by submitting videos up to three minutes in length on the subject of “Diversity in the Law.”
“We chose the Diversity in the Law theme because it likely means different things to different people. We are excited to review the submissions of the various interpretations of this year's theme,” said Norfolk Probate and Family Court Associate Justice Angela N. Ordoñez, co-chair of the association’s Diversity Task Force, which is providing funding for the winning scholarships.
The contest is open to students in grades nine through 12 who live in Massachusetts and attend schools in the state. To enter, students must complete
an online entry form at www.MassBar.org/videocontest, post their original family friendly video (no copyrighted material) of one to three minutes in length to www.YouTube.com by 5 p.m. April 1, and mail a high-quality copy to the MBA.
“The contest is a wonderful opportunity for students to expound upon their understanding and interpretation of the law,” said Marc C. Laredo, who serves as co-chair of the MBA Law Day Committee with Michael P. Sams. “Far too often youth are not exposed to the legal community’s role in society until late teenage years or beyond. This contest will be a positive introduction for many,” Sams said.
A panel of four judges, including MBA President Valerie A. Yarashus and Ordoñez, will select the winning entries based on originality, creativity, adherence to the theme and overall quality. The following scholarships will be awarded: $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for honorable mention.
Scholarship winners and their families will be invited to attend a special ceremony and screening of their videos during the MBA’s House of Delegates meeting at the Hilton Hotel in Dedham on May 19. The event and contest celebrate Law Day, recognized nationally each May 1 to reflect on the importance of law and its effect on the country and society.
For full details on the contest, including a video and the rules, visit: www.MassBar.org/videocontest.
“Food Allergies: What Would You Do?”
A discussion of “real-life” situations faced by families who live with food allergies will be held on Mon., Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the allergy and asthma support group that meets at the Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Medical Care Center, 482 Bedford St., Lexington. The meeting will include time for informal group discussion and practicing how to handle various situations. The program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.
“There are many dilemmas and decisions that come up with family members, friends, teachers, and others,” said Sharon Schumack, Director of Educ-ation for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, which sponsors monthly educational support group programs. “For people with food allergies, some of these situations could be life-threatening.” Scenarios will be discussed that involve family and social situations. Participants are invited to bring their own scenarios for discussion.
AAFA New England organizes educational programs throughout the region, publishes a newsletter, and runs a telephone resource and referral line for people coping with allergies and asthma. For more information, or a free copy of “Eating Out with Food Allergies” or “Allergy Basics,” call (781)444-7778 or see www.asthmaandallergies.org.
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Statewide Against the Tide
The Premiere Event to raise money for BREAST CANCER PREVENTION!
Dates and venues for the 2010 Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s Against the Tide one- mile recreational or competitive swim, two-mile kayak, three-mile fitness walk, and 5K run:
18th Annual Metro Boston, 7:00am- 12:00pm, Sat., June 19th. DCR’s Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, MA.
11th Annual Cape Cod, 7:00am- 12:00pm, Sat., Aug. 21st. DCR’s Hopkinton State Park, Brewster, MA.
“Against The Tide” is a one-mile recreational or competitive swim, two-mile kayak, three-mile fitness walk and 5k run to benefit Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC). This fun and inspirational statewide event brings swimmers, kayakers, walkers, and runners of all ages and abilities together with MBCC in efforts to stop the breast cancer epidemic.
Deborah Shields, Executive Director of MBCC, says “It is empowering and uplifting to know that MBCC and all of its supporters are contributing towards a healthier future; one in which our partners, friends, mothers and daughters will not have to fear that they will be diagnosed with breast cancer.”
Please join us in MBCC’s Not One More campaign- Not One More Woman, Not One More Generation should be
affected by breast cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control, a woman living in the U.S. is estimated to
have a 1 in 7 chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime, as compared to that of a 1 in 11 chance in 1975. Massachusetts has one of the highest breast cancer incidence rates in the country. Massa-chusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, the largest breast cancer organization in Massa-chusetts, is a statewide grassroots advocacy that challenges all obstacles in the way of eradicating breast cancer. MBCC educates and advocates for policies and programs that will remove the cause of breast cancer from our environment so that not one more person will face this disease. Your support makes these programs possible. Register on-line at www.mbcc.org/swim or call 617-376-6222. Donations may be sent to the following address: Against the Tide c/o MBCC, 1419 Hancock St, Suite 202, Quincy, MA 02169.
DIRECTIONS TO DCR HOPKINTON STATE PARK: Route I-495: Take I-495 to (North or South) exit 21A. Rte 135 East to Hopkinton Center. Turn left, traveling North on Rte 85 (Cedar St). Entrance 2 miles on right (do not enter the Field Office on the left). Swim will be held at Upper Beach, Hopkinton Reservoir in the park.
DIRECTIONS TO DCR NICKERSON STATE PARK:
From Boston: Take Rte. 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge. Take Rte. 6 to exit 12 in Orleans. Turn left off the ramp onto Rte. 6A West towards Brewster. Continue for about 2 miles. Park Entrance is on left.
Drop-In Storytimes at the Acton Memorial Library
Drop-in Storytimes have resumed at the Acton Memorial Library Children ages 3-7 are invited to drop-in for wonderful stories along with songs and fingerplays capped off by a simple craft. PJ Storytime is held on Tues., evenings at 7:00 pm from Feb. 2 through May 11 and Preschool Storytime is on Thurs., mornings at 10:00 am. from Feb. 4 through May 27. These drop-in programs do not require advance registration. If you have any questions, please contact the Children's Department at 978 264-9641, ext. 4.
“Strange Happenings in Acton”
On Sun., Feb. 21st, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 154 Newtown Road, Acton, the Acton Historical Society will sponsor a talk on “Strange Happenings in Acton”, by Society president, Bill Klauer. The meeting is free and open to the public. Coffee and refreshments will be served at 6:30. The talk begins at 7 p. m. See: http://www.actonhistoricalsociety.org for information about the Acton Historical Society.
Special Olympics Massachusetts Cold-Weather Fundraiser Marks 12 Years
Passion Plunge Once Again Has Hundreds Ready to Jump into the Atlantic to Support Special Olympics Athletes in Massachusetts
Once again, hundreds of people who value the Special Olympics mission of a healthy and vibrant life for individuals with intellectual disabilities will jump into the icy-cold Atlantic Ocean to raise much-need funds for the organization. And while many people will jump in the ocean to support Special Olympics Mass, possibly over 1,000, many more are still needed to help provide necessary funds for the year-round sports and health-related programs.
On Sat., March 6, the Passion Plunge www.PassionPlunge.org to support Special Olympics Massachusetts will celebrate 12 years as a major fundraising initiative for the organization, raising over those 12 years, well over $2 million. Those funds go directly to support the programs and health initiatives of Special Olympics Mass across the state.
A short video about the Plunge can be seen here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2ibmTDiLPU
Two locations this year will host Plungers including Nantasket Beach in Hull and Revere Beach. Those who are interested in Plunging, putting a team together or getting corporate involvement going should contact the Passion Plunge team at www.passionplunge.org or call 508-485-0986 Ext 212.
The Passion Plunge made its debut in 1999 as a fundraiser for Special Olympics Massachusetts and has raised over $2 million for athletes, since that time. Many Plungers don colorful costumes, which add to the merriment and memories of the day. Those too Chicken to Plunge may watch the event from the Chicken Coop dedicated to fundraisers looking to stay dry. Chickens are eligible for fundraising incentives and prizes as well.
About Special Olympics Massachusetts: Special Olym-pics Massachusetts provides year-round sports training, athletic competition and other health-related programming for more than 11,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. Through the power of sport and an increased focus on healthy living and access to quality healthcare, the movement has transformed the lives of countless individuals with intellectual disabilities. http://www.specialolympicsma.org/
MCC Offers Real Estate Buying and Selling Course
Middlesex Community College offers a variety of noncredit career and personal development courses, including several real estate courses.
MA Real Estate Salesperson’s License Prep --This lecture course consists of classroom instruction taught by the American Academy of Real Estate. Prior real estate knowledge is not required to participate but all students must bring a calculator, notebook, and writing materials to class. Upon completion you will be prepared to take the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson’s examination. To be eligible to sit for the exam, students must be 18 years old and have completed this 24-hour, MA approved course. This course is not eligible for waivers or vouchers. The class meets 6 to 10 p.m., Mon.,, Feb.22-April 5, on the Bedford campus. The cost is $195. Register for course number CAR 733-30 13679.
Real Estate Buying: Foreclosures and Short Sales -- This course provides an overview of how to purchase real estate, either through a realtor, at a foreclosure auction, or via a short sale. Geared for first-time homebuyers, to bargain hunting vacation homebuyers, as well as to seasoned investors, this course will discuss buying and financing strategies. We will explore the tax ramifications of owning real estate, current federal tax incentives, and free foreclosure research. Each participant may bring one guest. The course meets 6 to 8 p.m., Tues., March 2, on the Bedford campus. The cost is $35. Register for course number PER 707-30 14398.
To register for MCC noncredit courses, call 1-800-818-3434 or visit our web site: www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining for a complete list of courses and programs.
Rotary Votes to Continue Annual Support of Dare Program
The Acton-Boxborough Rotary Club will continue its strong support of the DARE program, a program run each year by the Acton Police Department for all 6th grade students. The program is run by Detective Keith Campbell and consists of ten class sessions that highlight topics from tobacco, alcohol, drugs, peer pressure to decision making.
The goal of the program is to better equip the students for the difficult things they may face as they enter Junior High and High School. The lessons have been modified over the years to include the information that is most useful to the students. These changes are based on updates on recent trends in risky behavior and substance abuse. It is not unusual for the students to dictate topics for a session through class discussion and a free forum for asking direct or anonymous questions. Students leave the class with a better understanding of what challenges may await as well as how to handle them, staying safe and healthy. At the conclusion of the ten sessions a graduation ceremony is held at the school for the students and their families. Essays are read and diplomas and DARE tee shirts are awarded.
AB Rotary has actively supported this program through the donation of funds to purchase the tee shirts for a number of years. In addition, the Club sponsors the distribution of dictionaries to all third grade students, sponsorships of sophomores to attend the Rotary’s annual Youth Leadership Conference as well as scholarships for high school seniors. Further, on a local basis, the Club runs several events for senior citizens and the donation of books to the local libraries.
On an international basis, AB Rotary is part of the 1.6 million members of Clubs in 200 countries. Their largest project is the ongoing effort to eradicate polio from every nation in the world. Other projects include international student and teacher scholarships, major contributions to devastating events such as the recent earthquake in Haiti, clean water and housing projects in third world countries to name but a few.
If this type of service and fellowship would be of interest to you, explore joining Rotary. Call Marvin Gould at (978) 263-0374, visit the Club’s website at <www.actonboxboroughrotary.org> or attend one of the Club’s weekly meetings held each Wed., at Scupper Jack’s on Route 2A in Acton. The meetings, including a three course lunch, begin at 12:15.
Annual Mardi Gras Festival St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 435 Central St, Acton will celebrate their third Annual Mardi Gras Festival in Campbell Hall on Sat., Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
A feast N'Orleans will feature chicken and sausage gumbo over Louisiana white rice, and garden salad. Traditional cinnamon and sugar King Cake (with a surprise inside) will be the delicious dessert. Come in festive attire in Mardi Gras colors: Purple = Justice; Green = Faith; Gold = Power. There will be prizes for the best costume, as well as mask-making craft activity table for all. Suggested donation = $5, or $20 Max for family.
For information, call
978-263-2822, email smumc@verizon.net, or visit the church's website at www.saint-matthews.org.
Services are held on Sun., at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided during the service, which includes a children's message, after which children ages 4 to 7 may leave the sanctuary to participate in a primary fellowship program. Church school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. Newcomers are always welcome! St. Matthew's is handicap-accessible, and is a Reconciling Congregation.
Job Search Series
The Friends of the Maynard Public Library announce two more workshops in their Job Search series. The workshops will be led by Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow. He has 21 years of recruiting experience in the Boston staffing industry and works closely with client companies in many industries and job seekers in various specialities. Both workshops are free and open to the public. They will be held in the Roosevelt Room of the Maynard Public Library at 77 Nason St.
Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. - Interview Workshop: An interactive and informal question and answer session where we role-play typical interview questions and how best to answer them. The seminar also includes ways to avoid the most common interview mistakes that job candidates make.
March 2, 6:30 p.m. - Changing Careers: Reinventing Oneselfin Today's Job Market: Transitioning into a new profession can be a challenging and daunting undertaking. We will discuss and explore various strategies to help make the transition from one industry to another a smooth one. This is a group setting discussion where everyone's experiences and opinions are welcomed.
Library Closes for Presidents Day
Parents Reminded Re: Children’s Safety. Acton Memo-rial Library is closed Mon., Feb. 15th in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Parents and others who bring young children to the library are reminded always to watch the youngsters carefully. The same features that make the building beautiful and convenient could be hazardous to unsupervised children, especially toddlers. These include window seats; the staircase; chairs, particularly ones that roll or have swivel seats; and the automatic doors, which open onto the parking area.
Normal library hours are Mon., through Thurs., 9-9; Fri., and Sat., 9-5, and Sun.,2-5. The library is located at 486 Main St., next to Town Hall. The parking lot and entrance are reached from Woodbury Ln.
Free Hunter Education Course in Maynard
Maynard Rod & Gun Club, 45 Old Mill Road, Maynard. Feb. 22nd, 24th, March 1st, 3rd, 8th, & 11th. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Must Pre-Register call 978-772-0693
The MA Hunter Education Program is conducting a Basic Hunter Education course. Upon successful completion of the Basic Hunter Education course, all students will receive a MA Hunter Education Certificate. This certificate of completion allows all persons, 15 years of age or older to purchase a MA hunting or sporting license. It also allows young men and women between 15 and 17 years old to hunt alone on their first MA hunting license. All U.S. States, Canada and Mexico recognize this government issued certificate of completion for the purchase of a hunting or Successful completion of this course fulfills the requirements established by Mass General Law to make application with your licensing authority for a Class A or B License to Carry Firearms, or a Firearms Identification Card. Check with your local police to fulfill all firearms licensing requirements.
Each year certified volunteer instructions hold more than 70 hunter education courses throughout the state. Courses are schedule over 5-6 weekday nights. Students must attend every session. Students, ages 10 and older, are encouraged to participate. Parental permission is required of all students under 18 years of age. All courses are conducted free of charge.
For additional information on courses, write MA Hunter Education Program, 51 Groton Shirley Road, Ayer, MA 01432 978-772-0693. Visit our web site www.mass.gov/masswildlife
2010 Jen Haan Memorial Speaker Series — Contemporary Issues
The League of Women Voters - Acton Area is proud to bring you field experts speaking on today’s thought-provoking topics.
“Executive Function Proce-sses: The Key to Successful Independent Learning” is Kalyani Krishnan’s topic on Wed., Feb. 24th. Ms. Krishnan is a Language and Learning Speci-alist at Research ILD. Her current work focuses on promoting strategies for successful learning for all types of students.
“The State of the Commo-nwealth’s Current Financial Condition” is Michael J. Widmer’s topic on Wed., March 24th. Dr. Widmer is the President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, whose “mission is to provide accurate, unbiased research with balanced, thoughtful recommendations that strengthen the state's finances and economy in order to foster the long-term well being of the Commonwealth.”
You do not need to drive to Boston for these lectures. Sign up today for a local lecture series featuring three experts sharing their views on contemporary issues. Buy your tickets now, and mark your calendars for these thought-provoking experts.
All events take place at 7:30 p.m. in Acton’s R.J. Grey Junior High School. The junior high is located on Charter Rd. in the central school campus just west of the intersection of Rt. 27 (Main St.) and Rt. 111 (Massachusetts Ave.) Tickets, at $25 for the full series or $10 for an individual speaker, are available online at MKTix.com or
by calling (978) 266-0145. Students are welcome to attend free of charge. The opinions expressed by the speakers are not necessarily those of the League of Women Voters. Additional details are available at lwv-aa.org.
Acton Recreation Prepares for Springs Arrival!
The Town of Acton Recreation Department is in full-swing finalizing details for its upcoming Spring/Summer Program, available online beginning Fri., Feb.12, and will be mailed to all homes and businesses in Acton and Boxborough March 1.
Registration is now open for NARA Summer Camp held at NARA Park for youth ages 4-13. The program includes weekly themed sessions beginning Mon., June 21, and ends with a three day camp week Aug. 25. The final three day session week is offered for ages 6-13 only. Daily activities include sports, arts & crafts, nature, boating, performing arts consisting of dance, music, drama, group challenges, recreational swimming, all group events, optional field trips, and special themed week activities. New this year, Red Cross Swim Lessons will be offered without additional charge for all ages as part of the camp program, a $55 value per camp week. A special Counselor-In-Training Program is offered for ages 14 and 15. Two half-day programs are offered for ages 4 & 5. Parents may opt to enroll their child in either the morning session (8AM-Noon) or afternoon (Noon-4PM) or both. Camp for ages 6-13 is held from 8AM-4PM. For parents who need additional time, a pre-care and post-care option is offered. For the fourth year, session rates have remained the same. NARA Summer Camp remains one of the most attractive, fun, and affordable summer camp options in the region. The Town of Acton Recreation Department knows that you have many choices; by choosing NARA Summer Camp, you are supporting the employment of local youth and adults.
NARA Park Beach Registration will begin Fri., Feb. 12. For the 2010 season, daily rates and seasonal membership rates have not increased. The Beach season will officially begin Sat., May 29 and conclude Wed., Aug. 25. NARA Park Beach operations include lifeguards, Red Cross Swim Lessons, snack bar, onsite director, bathhouse, and groundskeeper.
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