Energy Bucks Program

Energy Bucks is a program to inform and promote the various existing energy-related programs to Massachusetts residents. Some programs are for everyone while some households have to be income-eligible. Check out the Energy Bucks website for a variety of helpful information.

This winter, find out if you or someone you love could save on heating costs with Energy Bucks.

More than 1 million Massachusetts households are eligible for some level of energy assistance ― but less than half participate. Energy Bucks can help qualifying families save money on their energy bills by making homes more energy efficient and enrolling qualified individuals in money-saving programs. Don't wait for the thermometer to dip ― to see if you or someone close to you qualifies visit www.energybucks.com or call 1-866-LESSCOST to see how to apply and how Energy Bucks can help you stay warm this winter.

Energy Bucks is a statewide campaign working to encourage qualified households to better understand and apply for existing programs that can help them manage their energy costs and is sponsored by the statewide utilities, community action programs, and the Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN).

Haunted Trail

What: Haunted Trail: 2 paths. One very scary path, one not as scary path.
When: October 31, 5pm to 8pm and November 1, 6pm to 8pm
Where: The Mallory's 30 Chapman Road, Boxford (map it)
Cost: Free. Donations will be accepted this year to go to the Liver Foundation and for Cystic Fibrosis Research.

If you haven't been before... it is a must do! Lots of Halloween Fun!

...Come if you dare!

Fun Halloween things for this week, for kids

Wed, October 29, 2008
Lawrence Fall Festival @little Sprouts, Lawrence, Free
The Fall Fest will be on October 29th from 5-7 pm. We will be having face painting, Pumpkin Designing, Cookie decorating, and Jewelry making, Chinese teaching, possibly a sing along with Wyndy too. We are asking parents to bring friends too.

Thu, October 30, 2008
Central Scare! Central Square's 3rd Thursday event, Lynn, Free
Don’t miss the 3rd annual Haunted House and Costume Contest! One of our most popular events returns and promises an evening of ghoulish delight. There will be goblin puppet-making at Raw Art Works, ghost stories at the Lynn Museum and mask-making at LynnArts where you can also see Transforming the Landscape: Paintings by Woods End Studio Association.

Thu, October 30, 2008
Spooktacular at Liberty Tree Mall - Danvers, Free
Kids of all ages are invited to take part in Liberty Tree Mall’s mall-wide trick-or treat event.

Fri, October 31, 2008
Halloween Bargain: Coco Key Water Resort, Danvers, $
Celebrate Halloween at Coco Key for only $15.

Fri, October 31, 2008
CoCo Key's Water Park Monster Bash, Danvers, $$
Water Park Monster Bash – a fun Halloween day with games and prizes or a night with music, dancing, ghoulish snacks and water park access to CoCo Key Water Resort in Danvers, MA.

Fri, October 31, 2008
Spooktacular at Square One Mall, Saugus, Free
Square One Mall will be hosting a mall-wide trick-or-treat event featuring candy and treats from over 100 participating retailers.

Fri, October 31, 2008
Spooktacular at Northshore Mall, Peabody, Free
Northshore Mall’s Simon Kidgits Club will be holding a mall-wide trick-or-treat event. Over 100 retailers at Northshore Mall will be passing out candy and coupons for participants.

Fri, October 31, 2008
Halloween Costume Party, Wenham, $
A non-scary celebration for our youngest visitors. Come dressed in custome and we'll have happy Halloween fun! Trick or treat, play games, and listen to stories. Enjoy the our childrens Museum and our Train Time 15 exhibit of Holiday Trains.

Sat, November 1, 2008
Family Fall Festival, Haverhill, Free
This event is geared for families and people of all ages. There will be children's activities, shopping, entertainment and food available. It is our 2nd annual event and admission is free.

Sat, November 1, 2008
Bubblemania: Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport, Free
Award winning children’s performer Casey Carle of Bubblemania presents an innovative and intriguing bubble show includes kid-friendly science, audience participation and lots of laughs.

St. Joseph School "Polar Express"

Join St. Joseph School on the Magical "Polar Express" to the North Pole on Sunday, November 30, 2008

There will be storytelling, caroling, hot chocolate, visit with Santa and his elves and much more!

The trains will depart from the Salem Train Station at the following times.
Please select your departing time to purchase tickets:

• 11:45 a.m.
• 1:45 p.m.
• 3:45 p.m.
• 6:15 p.m.
  

Tickets are $22.00 per person (under 2 free and must sit on lap)

Third annual Babies R Us shopping event for foster families 

Sunday, November 16th.

10 am -12 pm (before the store opens)

You will need an official invite, so let Carla know if you want to go!

Feel free to invite friends.

 

What you get!

 

Shopping in a stress free, line free enviroment, away from the general public

Coupons (usually free portrait, plus 6-8 others)

Breakfast- muffins, fruit, juice

Door Prizes! Babies R us gift card is one of the prizes!

 

If Salem NH is closer to you, let me know and I will be happy to get you an invite for there.

Halloween Masquerade Ball

1st Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball

To benefit the DSS foster care unit.

       

Friday, October 31st.  8:30pm-12:30 am

Zoes Tapas and Bar

717 Hale St. Beverly, MA

978-922-9232

 

       $40pp includes Food, Live Reggae Band, Fun, and $500 in total prizes for best costumes in various categories

CALL ZOES TAPAS AND BAR DIRECTLY FOR RESERVATIONS  978-922-9232.

Grandfamilies

Grandfamilies State Law and Policy Resource Center launched
Casey Family Programs, the ABA Center on Children and the Law, and Generations United are proud to launch this new Web sit that provides information on state laws and legislation in support of grandfamilies. The easy-to-use database allows for a search of laws and legislation that address common legal questions surrounding relative care giving both within and outside the child welfare system. 

www.grandfamilies.org

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Thank you for all your support this year!

Sending you a little Holiday cheer from our family to yours. All the very best... MSPCC 

http://www.mspcc.org/site/MessageViewer/

Free Family Fun Day sponsored by Wellspring Cape Ann Families

Join us for a morning of games and rock climbing! Play games that encourage cooperation, family togetherness, trust and family fun. Meet the challenges of climbing the rock wall.

WHAT: A Time for Family Fun sponsored by Wellspring Cape Ann Families and Facilitated by Gordon College Students

WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2008 10:00am – 12:30pm

WHERE: Gordon College Bennett Center, Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA.

AGE: 8 years old and up. Children Must Be Accompanied by an adult.

WHAT TO WEAR: Sneakers and comfortable casual clothes. We will be outside for one hour.

COST: This program is free but reservations are required. Snack is provided.

Directions: Take Exit 17 off of 128. Turn right off of the exit onto Grapevine Road.
Turn left into the Bennett Center parking lot (right after Hull Street)
OR meet at WCAF 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester to follow another car.

This event will be held rain or shine as we can move into the gym.

Contact by Wednesday, November 5, 2008.
Amy Larsen, Community Outreach Coordinator 978 281-7856. alarsen@wellspringhouse.org

Bob's 25 % off

25 % off total purchase at Bob's stores.
Applies to regular and sale items for Sunday October 26th - Saturday November 1st.

click here for coupon

MSPCC’s New England Patriots Tour

The event is taking place at the Hall at Patriot Place on Veterans Day, November 11 at 10:30 AM and will include the following:

• A viewing of the Patriots movie which will be introduced by Patriot Alum John Hanna
• A tour of the interactive museum where you can take your time and enjoy the museum.
  

The entire tour will last about two hours including the movie and museum.

There will be no food in the museum but there are plenty of restaurants around and in Patriots Place along with a movie theater and stores if you want to make a day of it.

If you are interested in attending, please provide the names of everyone attending in your family and the ages of your children.

You will also have to complete the below PR release for each member of your family which authorizes the use of your information and photos by MSPCC.

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FREE- Harvard vs. Lehigh football tickets

When: Saturday October 18th @ 12:30pm
Where: Harvard Stadium

We have received a donation of 100 tickets to this Saturday's game of Harvard vs. Lehigh at 12:30pm, the game will take place at Harvard Stadium. If you would like to request tickets to this game please fill out the survey below. Tickets can be requested for clients or agency staff. The tickets will be available for pick-up at our office, located at 51 Sleeper Street in Boston starting at noon on Thursday October 16th. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZvcX9kUWvZe8IUwHJH5Fow_3d_3d

supportunitedway.org

Saddle Up For St. Jude

Date:  Sunday,  October 19

Time:   1 PM - 4 PM

Location:

260 Moulton Street

Hamilton Ma. 01982

Pony rides and refreshments.

All proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.  St. Jude provides medical treatment to children with cancer. No child is denied care because of the inability to pay.

Safety Fair

Child Safety & Awareness Fair

Saturday, October 22, 2005

12:00 ~ 4:00 pm at the

Danvers Community YMCA

This FREE event will have information on Safety as as well as Fun Halloween Games, and Trick or Treat.

Children Should Come Dressed in Halloween Costumes.

If your child is having their photo taken for theMasonic CHIP Program - please do not cover face with paint or make up.

Thank you

Here I am with my award and Laura Holt! I am very proud! Thank you!

Suicide Prevention - New Developments in Understanding & Treating Self-Injury

Presented by Barent Walsh, Ph.D. Executive Director of The Bridge of Central Massachusetts in Worcester, MA Internationally known expert in the field of self-injury and author of the book Treating Self-Injury

Workshop Overview: 
One of the most challenging problems for clinicians and other professionals is dealing effectively with self-injury. Of special concern is that self-injury has recently moved from clinical populations such as those served in hospitals and group homes to the general population including middle, high school and college students. This presentation will focus on understanding, managing and treating diverse forms of self-injury including arm and body cutting, self- inflicted burning, and excoriation of wounds. Self-injury will be distinguished from suicidal behavior in terms of a number of key characteristics. Eight levels of care in the management and treatment of self-injury will be reviewed.

When Tuesday, October 14, 2008 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Where Wyndham Hotel 123 Old River Road Andover, Massachusetts 01810 978-975-3600

Planner Laura Guida

Website Suicide Prevention

Halloween for Hunger Studio Tour!

October is here and it is time for DCATs second annual Halloween for Hunger Studio Tour! On Thursday, October 30^thfrom 6pm to 8pm DCAT will be holding this haunted studio tour at 10 School Street. The admission into the studio will be non-perishable food items. Last year we raised almost $500 worth of food, we’re aiming for $1000 this year! This is a fun experience for younger children and their parents.

 

This was a success last year and we are hoping it will be an even bigger success this year. In order to do that, we need volunteers! I’m looking for dependable crew and cast members to take part in this project. If you are interested in working on the crew or being part of the acting cast, please email me or call me back. We need many positions filled.

 

Please forward this to everyone in your contact lists. With the economy the way it is there are a lot of people that need help with their groceries. This is a fun way to extend a helping hand. Thanks for your time.

 

Dana Frazao

Public Access Coordinator

Danvers Community Access Television

Email - dana@danverstv.org

Phone - (978) 777-2720

25 free kids passes - Salem Halloween Children's Day

25 free passes for kids to experience the Salem Halloween Children's Day on October 11th. There are some gifts, and free food and rides for the day. There is also a pass to experience the Salem Witch Museum at another time.

If you are interested see Carla King at the DCF booth at the Children's Day on Salem Common
11am - 5pm. Costume contest, rides, games, food, entertainment for the whole family.
Sponsors: The Gathering and Dominos Pizza.
978.744.8444
SalemGathering.com

Reminder- Childrens Drop and Shop

Children's Drop & Shop

The Semi-Annual Children's Clothing Consignment Sales Event

www.childrensdropandshop.com

Fall Winter '08 Event

SEPT 29 - OCT 5

CUMMINGS CENTER

North Shore Bridge Church

100 Cummings Ctr, S-135A 

Beverly, MA 01915

Spooky World Discounts

Discounted SPOOKY WORLD Tickets

Canobie Lake Park is home to SPOOKY WORLD this Fall!

Our Halloween Ctix are Good Any One Day admission tickets, priced at $19.99 each (a savings of $3.00 per person off our $22.99 Halloween admission).

note: The Halloween price for children under 48 inches tall is $12.99 at the admission gate). Children age three and under are free! Parking is FREE!

This Fall Canobie Lake Park offers 8 frightfully fun attractions and over 15 rides for 1 frightfully low price! With haunts such as the The Crypt, The Monster Mansion, The Laboratory in 3D and the Silver Scream Horror Museum that

 includes your favorite monsters, ghouls and zombies on display, even the bravest souls will be terrified. For the younger members of your family and those of the faint of heart, Canobie Lake Park offers the fun and antics of The

 Monster Parade which takes place each evening at 7:00pm, The Mine of Lost Souls, and The Spirits Express which takes you on a scenic steam train ride through the Park. Don¹t forget about Canobie¹s signature rides! BIG thrills can

 be found on the The Yankee Cannonball Roller Coaster, the Xtreme Frisbee, the Wipeout, and the Starblaster.

Find Your Scream at Six Flags Fright Fest!

It's Thrills by Day, Chills by Night at Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®. Six Flags New England will be totally transformed into a Halloween playground. By day, kids will enjoy the festivities at the Six Flags Halloween Party and the Trick or Treat Trail presented by HOOD®. When the sun starts to set, the ghouls come creeping out. You'll have a frightful time with our hair-raising shows, electrifying street entertainment, and the Haunted attractions.

Fright Fest Shows: 
Dead Legends Live, Haunting Illusions, Mayhem Mission Ghoulish Game Show,  Six Flags Halloween Party, Verdict of Sorcery, Showdown in Tombstone Territory 

SAVE THE COCKROACH, EAT ANOTHER CREEPY CRAWLER!
This year guests will have the opportunity to go beyond the cockroach and sample other insects and gruesome treats on Six Flags' Wheel of Fright.  Guests can spin the wheel for the chance to win front of the line access when the wheel lands on one of six Fright Fest-worthy items that need to be eaten. 

Themed Area's:  
Main Street Graveyard, Roswell/Area 51, Tombstone Territory 

Webpage

Circus Tickets

Tracy Reily from MSPCC has a Circus ticket deal. 

 

Ringling Brothers Circus tickets

 for 10/10/08 at 7 pm  

at the TDBanknorth Garden.  

Balcony seats for $6.50 each (normally $15-20 each).

 

Contact Carla

FREE Haunted Ship night!

You and your family are invited to the 3rd Annual Foster Families Night at the Haunted Ship. 

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

No Cost

Sponsored by the USS Salem and the US Naval Shipbuilding Museum.

The Haunted SHip is lovated at

739 Washington Street

Quincy, MA

617-479-7900

www.hauntedship.com

RSVP to Carla