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| For complete listing accuracy, we recommend that you call ahead or check the websites listed. DECEMBER IS: Bingo Month, Write To A Friend Month, Hi Neighbor Month, National Stress Free Family Holiday Month, Read A New Book Month, Safe Toy & Gift Month, Universal Human Rights Month. Other strange but true December holidays: 12/1 Eat A Red Apple Day, National Pie Day, Rosa Park’s Day; 12/2 National Fritters’ Day; 12/3 National Roof Over Your Head Day; 12/4 Santa’s List Day, National Cookie Day, Wear Brown Shoes Day; 12/5 Bathtub Party Day, Repeal Day, Walt Disney’s Birthday; 12/6 St. Nicholas Day, Mitten Tree Day, Put On Your Own Shoes Day, Ira Gershwin’s Birthday; 12/7 International Civil Aviation Day, Letter Writing Day, National Cotton Candy Day; 12/8 National Brownie Day, Take It In the Ear Day; 12/9 Christmas Card Day, National Pastry Day; 12/10 Emily Dickinson’s Birthday; 12/11 National Noodle Ring Day, UNICEF Anniversary; 12/12 National Ding-A-Ling Day, Poinsettia Day; 12/13 Ice Cream Day, Violin Day, National Cocoa Day; 12/14 National Bouillabaisse Day; 12/15 Bill of Rights Day, National Lemon Cupcake Day; 12/16 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, Las Posadas, Beethoven’s Birthday; 12/17 National Maple Syrup Day, Underdog Day; 12/18 Bake Cookies Day, National Roast Suckling Pig Day, Wear a Plunger on Your Head Day; 12/19 Look for An Evergreen Day, Oatmeal Muffin Day; 12/20 Go Caroling Day, Games Day; 12/21 Forefathers’ Day, Humbug Day, National Flashlight Day, Look on the Bright Side Day; 12/22 National Date Nut Bread Day, Nanna R. Day; 12/23 Festivus, Roots Day; 12/24 National Chocolate Day, National Egg Nog Day; 12/25 National Pumpkin Pie Day; 12/26 Boxing Day, National Whiners’ Day; 12/27 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day, National Fruitcake Day; 12/28 Card Playing Day; 12/29 Pepper Pot Day; 12/30 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day; 12/31 Make Up Your Mind Day, Unlucky Day. Sources: www.holidayinsights.com; www.familycrafts.about.com. ORDER NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Do you need a really special gift for the holidays – or for an upcoming bridal shower, bachelorette party, wedding, graduation, birthday, retirement or another special occasion? Or perhaps you need a clever, custom verse or two for your invitations and thank you notes? Check out page 21 – Personalized Poems & Prose by Suzanne! Your poem takes approximately 2 weeks to complete at this time of year – from initial contact, to a phone interview, to completion. The perfect, personal gift to enhance any special occasion and holiday! Orders placed by Dec. 11 will be ready by December 20. Contact Suzanne at 781.584.4569 or suzanne@northshorefamilies.com. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT – TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Manheim Steamroller – 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour, Sat., Dec. 5 – 2 performances only (5 & 8:30pm) at The Colonial Theatre, Boston. For tix: Ticketmaster 1.800.982.2787 or www.ticketmaster.com, The Colonial Theatre Box Office, Boston, or at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston. 2nd Date Added - Sun., Dec. 6 at 2pm! A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Dec. 4 @ 7:30pm, Dec. 6 @ 3pm, Dec. 12 @ 7: 30pm. The Salem Theatre Company’s 5th annual production of Dylan Thomas’ classic holiday tale, at Salem Athenaeum. Fun for the whole family. Tix: www. salemtheatre.com or 978.790.8546; $12 adults; $10 students/seniors. Over 18 Only! The Eight Reindeer Monologues, Dec. 5 @ 7:30pm, Dec. 11 @ 7: 30pm, Dec. 13 @ 3pm. A naughty comedy, presented by The Salem Theatre Company at Salem Athenaeum. Tix: www.salemtheatre.com or 978.790.8546. Strong language & subject matter; for ages 18+ only. $12 adults; $10 students 18+/seniors. The Northeast Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Dec. 10-13, at Lynn Memorial Auditorium, City Hall Square, Lynn. $25 adults; $22 youth/seniors. Tix: www.northeastyouthballet.org, at Lynn Mem. Aud. box office at 781.581.2971. Ad on page 15. Holiday Concert – Let Us Celebrate As One, presented by Treble Chorus of New England, Dec. 15, 5pm. See ad on page 17 & listing under Dec. 15 calendar date for more info.; www.treblechorus.com. Recycled Percussion, at Tupelo Music Hall, Salisbury Beach, on Dec. 19, 7pm. As seen on America’s Got Talent. Tickets are $25; call 603.437.5100 or purchase online at www.tupelohallsalisbury.com. The 101 Dalmatians Musical, 7 performances – Dec. 23-27, at Citi Performing Arts Center – Wang Theatre, Boston. For tix: 866.348.9738, box office, www.citicenter. org or www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston. See ad on page 12; see page 18 to win tickets! Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona, Jan. 9 – 3 performances at 11am, 2pm, 5pm; at Boston’s Colonial Theatre. Based on the classic children’s book; recommended for ages 4-9. For tix: www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayacrossamerica. com/boston. See ad on page 13; see page 18 to win tickets! In the Heights, winner of 2008 Grammy & 4 Tony Awards 2008, comes to the Boston Opera House, Jan. 12-24. For tix: www.ticketmaster.com or www. broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston or at Boston Colonial Theatre box office, 106 Boylston St. Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Boston Opera House, Feb. 16-March 21. For tix: Ticketmaster 1.800.982.2787 or www.ticketmaster.com, The Colonial Theatre or Boston Opera House box offices, Boston, or at www.broadwayacrossamerica. com/boston. ENTER TODAY: See page 18 to win tickets to see The 101 Dalmatians Musical or Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona! Enter by Dec. 16! REGISTER TODAY: Call today to schedule a FREE introductory class at The Little Gym, Danvers (978.777.7977) & Woburn (781.933.3388)! See our ad on page 4 – or visit www. tlgdanversma.com or www.tlgwoburnma.com to learn more. Mommy & Me Classes, ages 2-3; classes meet 1x/week for 6 weeks. Creative Movement and Kindermoves, ages 3-4 + 5-6. Pres. by East Coast Dance Center, No. Reading; 978.664.3780 or www.ecdancecenter.com. Special offers on page 14! Figure Skating & Hockey Lessons – Learn-to-Skate with North East Skating Club! For tots to adults, classes are held at Kasabuski Rink, Saugus. US Figure Skating Basic Skills Program, parent skate time & private lessons available. For more info. & to register: www.northeastsc.com or 781.231.5875 or 781.599.5021. See our ad on page 8 for our special offer! Get one week FREE tuition at Little Sprouts, with several North Shore locations. See our ad on page 15 for details! Cool Saturday Courses for Kids, Teens & Families at North Shore Community College! For times, locations & to register: www.northshore.edu/spotlight or Trish Walker, 978.236.1232. Classes start Feb. 6. See our ad on page 10 to learn more! $2 Off Admission at Imajine That, interactive educational playspace. See our coupon ad on page 11! www.imajinethat.com |
| Now enrolling at Smith Family Tree House & School House. For infants & toddlers, pre-schoolers & Pre-K. Call 978.352.4900 to meet our staff & tour our center. 42 East Main St., Georgetown. www.smithfamilytreehouse.com Fit for You Boot Camp for Women – 11/30 6-7am; 12/3 6-7am; 12/5 8-9am; free, ages 18-99+. Fit For You personal trainer & nutritional consultant, Sarah Brady, is hosting a FREE week of her new Fun Boot Camp for Women. At 239 Woburn St., Reading. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to register or pre-register on Facebook or online at www.fitforyoupt.com as space is limited to 20 per class. For info. & to register, visit us online or call 617.823.4997. SHOP & SAVE: Gently Loved Baby, 356 S. Broadway, Salem, NH. A unique kids’ resale boutique, featuring exceptionally fine-quality children’s items – newborn to size 10 – and baby gear, strollers, books, toys, maternity wear & more. Over 3,000 square feet of merchandise! Save BIG on winter coats! See our ad on page 19 to save more! $ave 20% at The Marblehead Toy Shop, 48 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. See our ad on page 19! AUDITIONING NOW: Treble Chorus of New England is auditioning children ages 7-18 who love to sing! Season runs Jan.-May 2010. www.treblechorus.com; 978.837.5461. See ad page 17! BOOKING NOW FOR 2010+: Celebrate your next function at The Bayside of Nahant! Oceanfront splendor, magnificent views, elegant & affordable. Great for weddings, showers, birthdays/Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Anniversaries, All Special Occasions. Wedding & Function packages; many menus to choose from. 781.592.3080 or www.baysidefunctions.com. North Shore’s best kept secret & the perfect location for your next celebration! EVERY WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY: Toddler Group (toddling & walkers), Wednesdays at 10am; Parenting Group (newborn to crawling), Fridays at 10am. Either group: $25/3 mo. memb., $5 drop in, first group free. At Crunchy Granola Baby, Salem. If you are interested in natural & organic living, come spend some time with like minded parents, caregivers and their children. Memb. incl. guest speakers & disc. to local shops. www.crunchygranolababy.net DECEMBER FAMILY FUN at PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, SALEM; www.pem.org: Weekend Festival, Dec. 4+5, The Art of Fashion; Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel. Celebrate Iris Apfel with a weekend of hands-on fashion fun. The festivities begin on Friday night with a fashion session featuring Iris Apfel and Michael Vollbracht, followed by a live runway show. On Saturday, enjoy a full day of activities including fashion sketching, styling demonstrations, film, fashion slide shows and a live DJ. Headlining the day will be a World of Fashion panel discussion featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion journalist Robin Givhan, designer Michael Vollbracht and the legendary Iris Apfel. For a complete schedule and more information, please visit www.pem.org. Dec. 4, Fashion session with Iris Apfel, 6:30-10pm; RSVP by 12/2; memb. $30, non-memb. $40. Dec. 5, 11am-5pm, gallery tours, demonstration, art activity, fashion activity, film, panel discussions & more. Dec. 5, 1-3pm, Drop-in Art Activities: Bangles & Paper Dolls. For a complete schedule of all weekend activities, please visit www.pem.org. Dec. 12, 10am-12:30pm, Members’ Winter Family Fun Day! Winter-related activities for PEM members & their children or grandchildren. Begins with a light breakfast at 10am, RSVP by 12/8, space is limited. Day includes drop-in art activities, a snow globe workshop & an interactive story about a winter creature. Explore the galleries using our new Incredible Creatures Gallery Discovery Kit – test your observation skills on a scavenger hunt; visit pem.org for full schedule. Dec. 19-Jan. 3, Best of PEM’s Art & Nature Center; incl. w/mus. adm.; play games, build a bug, clog the creek & more! Ongoing programs: Story Times, 12/6, 3-4pm; for children 3-6 w/accomp. adult, incl. w/mus. adm. Mitten Madness, RSVP by 12/4. Story Time for Tots/Book Buddies – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month (12/2+12/16), 10:30–11 am. Meet at the information desk, incl. w/mus. adm. Meet other parents and caregivers and introduce your young child to the wonderful world of museums through stories and related activities in the PEM galleries. PEM Pals, Wednesdays at 10:30am; free w/mus. adm. For pre-schoolers & their caregivers. Weekend Art Activities, Saturdays & Sundays in December, 1–3 pm; incl. w/mus. adm. Drop by the Art Studios for hands-on art activities the whole family will enjoy! Museum educators lead various projects inspired by art in PEM galleries. Schedule subject to change. Visit pem.org/events for details. Family Gallery Explorations: Saturdays & Sundays in December, 1-1:30pm; recomm. for families w/children 5+; incl. w/mus. adm. Check pem. org/calendar for each weekend’s tour theme. About the Peabody Essex Museum: The Peabody Essex Museum presents art and culture from New England and around the world. The museum's collections are among the finest of their kind, showcasing an unrivaled spectrum of American art and architecture (including four National Historic Landmark buildings) and outstanding Asian, Asian Export, Native American, African, Oceanic, Maritime and Photography collections. In addition to its vast collections, the museum offers a vibrant schedule of changing exhibitions and a hands-on education center. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States. HOURS: Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 am-5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. ADMISSION: Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11. Additional admission to Yin Yu Tang: $5. Members, youth 16 and under and residents of Salem enjoy FREE general admission and FREE admission to Yin Yu Tang! FOR MORE INFO: Call 866.745.1876 or visit www.pem.org. Additional PEM events are listed in this calendar by date; also listed under January. DECEMBER 1: World AIDS Awareness Day "Why Waldorf Children Love to Read" – The Cape Ann Waldorf School; 7-8:30pm. Join the first-through-fourth grade faculty for a journey through early literacy learning. Hear more about how we teach reading through writing and by building a strong auditory capacity and a love for language. Bring your questions for an open and lively discussion, and see examples of student work throughout the grades. RSVP to 978.927.1936 or admissions@capeannwaldorf.org. Adults only. DECEMBER 3 – 6: Gingerbread Festival, at the Historic Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St., Marblehead. $5 raffle ticket purchase required. Event held during Marblehead Christmas Walk weekend; over 100 gingerbread creations on display. Fun for all ages. Houses on display available to win by raffle. Proceeds benefit Marblehead Family Fund & Marblehead Museum & Historical Society. View 12/3 6-8pm, 12/4 6-8pm, 12/5 10am-4pm, 12/6 noon-4pm; raffle winners drawn 12/6 3pm. www.marbleheadfamilyfund.org DECEMBER 4: Friday Information Sessions at Waring School, Beverly. To register: 978.927.8793. To learn more, to visit and schedule a tour, call ext. 226/Admissions for appt.; day school, grades 6-12; www.waringschool.org. DECEMBER 4 – 6: Christmas in Salem – 30th Annual House Tour! Advance tickets are available for $25 at www.christmasinsalem.org or by calling 978.745.0799. Tickets can be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour. DECEMBER 5: Polar Bear Fair, 10am-3pm; free, all ages. At the Wood End Elementary School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane, Reading. Over 30 vendors, children welcome – craft activity tables for children, while mom shops. Proceeds benefit the Wood End School. WEEK OF DECEMBER 6: Free Drop-In Class for Any New Student Who Reads NSC&F! Call Kimberly at 617.548.2825 to reserve your spot. At Peace, Groove & Happiness Studio, 52 Central St., Georgetown. www.pghkidsyoga.com. See our ad on page 14! DECEMBER 6: Open House for Families at Cohen Hillel Academy, Marblehead; 10am. Featuring a performance by Judith Black. Reservations suggested. Contact Carrie Berger, Director of Adm., at 781.639.2880; www.cohenhillel.org. A K-8 Ind. Day School. DECEMBER 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Special Offer for New Students – Free Zumba Class for Adults! Call Kimberly at 617.548.2825 to reserve your spot. At Peace, Groove & Happiness Studio, 52 Central St., Georgetown. www.pghkidsyoga.com. See our ad on page 14! DECEMBER 8: Waldorf Grades Classes in Action! - The Cape Ann Waldorf School; 8:15-10:30am. Tour grades 2,4,6&8! Each morning, in all 994 Waldorf schools worldwide, grades students spend the first period of their day in a dynamic and interactive "main lesson" block to joyfully connect to academic subjects in math, science, history, geography or language arts. Lessons are filled with speech work, movement, singing, playing musical instruments and drawing and writing what they are studying. Exposure to a rigorous classical curriculum through experiential learning deepens their educational experience. Meet with faculty following the tour to ask questions and share your observations. RSVP to 978.927.1936 or admissions@capeannwaldorf. org. Adults only. Open House at Merrimack Montessori School, 9-10:30am and 1:30-3pm; for parents with children ages 2-9. 55 Saltonstall Rd., Haverhill. For info.: 978.374.6103. DECEMBER 9: Open House at Tower School, 9-11am; 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead. www.towerschool.org Free Prenatal Yoga Class! 9-9:45am. Learn how prenatal yoga can help you feel great during pregnancy and prepare for the birth of your little bundle. Attendees receive an informative resource packet, invaluable throughout your pregnancy. At Peace, Groove & Happiness Studio, 52 Central St., Georgetown; next to Crosby’s. No yoga experience necessary. For info. & to register: 978.352.YOGA or www.pghkidsyoga.com. See our ad on page 14. DECEMBER 10: Human Rights Day Curriculum Open House at Shore Country Day School, 6-7:30pm; Testing Orientation 7:30-8:30pm. 545 Cabot St., Beverly. www.shoreschool.org DECEMBER 11: Hanukkah Begins at Sundown Open House at Stoneridge Children’s Montessori School, 9-11am; 290 Hale St., Beverly. www.stoneridgecms.org Friday Information Sessions at Waring School, Beverly. To register: 978.927.8793. To learn more, to visit and schedule a tour, call ext. 226/Admissions for appt.; day school, grades 6-12; www.waringschool.org. DECEMBER 12: Baby Hand & Footprints (Pets welcome, too!) Make A Lasting Impression in Stoneware, 10am; $25 one print; $20 each add’l. print. At Crunchy Granola Baby, Salem. For appt. & info.: www.crunchygranolababy.net. To see samples: www.nsclaystudio.com. DECEMBER 13: International Children’s Day Open House at Sensory Learning Center, 9-11am, Danvers. See how the Sensory Learning Program is improving coordination, processing, attention, speech, behavior, social skills and the ability to learn! www.sensorylearning-danvers.com DECEMBER 15: Let Us Celebrate As One, concert presented by Treble Chorus of New England, 7pm, at Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, North Andover. $16 general; $10 students/seniors; for ages 6+. Hear different musical traditions from around the world as the children sing in different languages. Tix: www.treblechorus.com or 978.837.5461; now auditioning for 2010 season–see ad on page 17! Salem Children’s Charity 16th Annual Fundraiser, 5pm, Victoria Station at Pickering Wharf, Salem. Buffet, raffles, live & silent auction. To donate to the auction & arrange for a pick-up of your donation (i.e. an item, experience, service or gift certificate), call Patty at 978.836.1146 or email salemchildrenscharity@msn.com. Proceeds benefit many needy school children & their families throughout Salem, providing fuel, food & clothing. Tickets are $10 at the door, which includes the buffet! DECEMBER 16: Deadline to enter to win tickets to see The 101 Dalmatians Musical or Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona! See page 18! DECEMBER 17: Islamic New Year Begins at Sundown DECEMBER 19: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Musical Event, 3pm, free, all ages; at Amesbury Cultural Center, 37 Millyard. Storyteller & musician, Peter Sheridan, shares this classic tale, music & fun. Hosted by Amesbury Public Library. www.amesburylibrary.org DECEMBER 20: Bring your own bag and save 20% on the 20th of each month – at The Learning Tree Stores, 125 Liberty St., Danvers and 62B Montvale Ave., Stoneham. www.tltree.com. This sale applies only to merchandise in stock. Sale does not apply to internet orders, special orders, previous purchases, Gift Certificates & Girl Scout merchandise. No further discounts or promotions apply. DECEMBER 21: 1st Day of Winter; Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year) DECEMBER 22: Remembering Nanna Roderick on her birthday. DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve DECEMBER 25: Merry Christmas Day! DECEMBER 26: 1st Day of Kwanzaa DECEMBER 31: Happy New Year’s Eve! Stay safe! Remembering Tami Bertini. JANUARY IS: National Blood Donor Month, National Braille Literacy Month, National Hobby Month, Hot Tea Month, National Oatmeal Month, National Soup Month, Eye Care Month, National Staying Healthy Month, National Thank You Month. Other strange but true January holidays: 1/1 Betsy Ross’s Birthday, Ellis Island Anniversary; 1/2 Run Up the Flagpole & See if Anyone Salutes Day; 1/3 Festival of Sleep Day, Fruitcake Toss Day, Humiliation Day, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday; 1/4 Trivia Day; 1/5 National Bird Day; 1/6 Bean Day, Cuddle Up Day; 1/7 Old Rock Day; 1/8 Bubble Bath Day; 1/9 National Apricot Day, National Static Electricity Day; 1/10 Peculiar People Day, 1st Meeting of United Nations; 1/11 Step in a Puddle & Splash Your Friends Day, Milk Day, Secret Pal Day; 1/12 National Pharmacist Day, Work Harder Day; 1/13 International Skeptics’ Day, Make Your Dream Come True Day, Poetry Break Day; 1/14 National Dress Up Your Pet Day; 1/15 National Hat Day, 1st Super Bowl Played; 1/16 National Nothing Day; 1/17 Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day, Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday; 1/18 Thesaurus Day, Winnie the Pooh Day (birthday of author A. A. Milne); 1/19 National Popcorn Day; 1/20 National Buttercrunch Day, Penguin Awareness Day, Cheese Day; 1/21 National Hugging Day, Squirrel Appreciation Day; 1/22 National Blonde Brownie Day; 1/23 National Pie Day, National Handwriting Day, Measure Your Feet Day; 1/24 Compliment Day; 1/25 Opposite Day; 1/26 Spouses’ Day; 1/27 Chocolate Cake Day, Punch the Clock Day, Lewis Carroll’s Birthday; 1/28 Fun At Work Day, National Kazoo Day; 1/29 National Puzzle Day, National Corn Chip Day; 1/30 National Inane Answering Message Day; 1/31 Backwards Day, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day. Sources: www.holidayinsights.com; www.familycrafts.about.com. JANUARY FAMILY FUN at PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, SALEM; www.pem.org: Through Jan. 3, Best of PEM’s Art & Nature Center; incl. w/mus. adm.; play games, build a bug, clog the creek & more! Weekend Festival, Jan. 9+10, Japanese New Year; free w/mus. adm. Jan. 9, Performances: Drumming & Dance, 11:30am-noon and 4-4:30pm. Jan. 9, Demo.: Calligraphy by Michiko Imai, noon-12:30pm and 3:30-4pm; watch then try! Jan. 9, Family Activity, noon-3pm; play traditional Japanese games. Jan. 9, 12:30-1pm, Storytelling – RSVP by 1/7. Jan. 9, 12:30-3pm, Art Activities: Card Printing. Jan. 9, 1-1:45pm, Art Workshop: Learning Calligraphy; for adults & kids 6+. RSVP by 1/7. Jan. 9, 2:30-3:30pm, Music Workshop: Japanese Drumming; for adults & kids 9+. RSVP by 1/7. Jan. 10, 1-5pm, Film Day; free w/mus. adm. RSVP by 1/8; see film schedule at www.pem.org. Ongoing programs: Story Times, 1/24, 2-3pm; for children 3-6 w/accomp. adult, incl. w/mus. adm. Footprints in the Snow, RSVP by 1/22. Story Time for Tots/Book Buddies – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month (1/6+1/20), 10:30–11 am. Meet at the information desk, incl. w/mus. adm. Meet other parents and caregivers and introduce your young child to the wonderful world of museums through stories and related activities in the PEM galleries. Weekend Art Activities, Saturdays & Sundays in January 1–3 pm; incl. w/mus. adm. Drop by the Art Studios for hands-on art activities the whole family will enjoy! Museum educators lead various projects inspired by art in PEM galleries. Schedule subject to change. Visit pem.org/events for details. Family Gallery Explorations: Saturdays & Sundays in January, 1-1:30pm; recomm. for families w/children 5+; incl. w/mus. adm. Check pem. org/calendar for each weekend’s tour theme. HOURS: Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 am-5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. ADMISSION: Adults $15; seniors $13; students $11. Additional admission to Yin Yu Tang: $5. Members, youth 16 and under and residents of Salem enjoy FREE general admission and FREE admission to Yin Yu Tang! FOR MORE INFO: Call 866.745.1876 or visit www.pem.org. Additional PEM events are listed in this calendar by date. JANUARY 1: Happy New Year’s Day! JANUARY 6: Free Prenatal Yoga Class! 9-9:45am. Learn how prenatal yoga can help you feel great during pregnancy and prepare for the birth of your little bundle. Attendees receive an informative resource packet, invaluable throughout your pregnancy. At Peace, Groove & Happiness Studio, 52 Central St., Georgetown; next to Crosby’s. No yoga experience necessary. For info. & to register: 978.352.YOGA or www.pghkidsyoga.com. See our ad on page 14. JANUARY 8: Friday Information Sessions at Waring School, Beverly. To register: 978.927.8793. To learn more, to visit and schedule a tour, call ext. 226/Admissions for appt.; day school, grades 6-12; www.waringschool.org. JANUARY 9: Open House at Meritor Academy, Middleton, 10am-noon. Ind. Co-Ed. Day School; entertainment & activities for children ages 4-12. www. meritormiddleton.com Free art or music lesson for students K-6; call to RSVP or to tour our school. JANUARY 10: Open House at Stoneridge Children’s Montessori School, 1-3pm; 290 Hale St., Beverly. www.stoneridgecms.org WEEK OF JANUARY 10: Free Drop-In Class for Any New Student Who Reads NSC&F! Call Kimberly at 617.548.2825 to reserve your spot. At Peace, Groove & Happiness Studio, 52 Central St., Georgetown. www.pghkidsyoga.com. See our ad on page 14! JANUARY 11: Special Offer for New Students – Free Zumba Class for Adults! Call Kimberly at 617.548.2825 to reserve your spot. At Peace, Groove & Happiness Studio, 52 Central St., Georgetown. www.pghkidsyoga.com. See our ad on page 14! Open House at Sensory Learning Center, 9-11am, Danvers. See how the Sensory Learning Program is improving coordination, processing, attention, speech, behavior, social skills and the ability to learn! www.sensorylearning-danvers.com JANUARY 12: Happy Birthday, Cousin Peter! Waldorf Grades Classes in Action! At The Cape Ann Waldorf School; 8:15-10:30am. Admissions tour and information session. Tour will include visits to four different classrooms (Grades 1-8) during their "Main Lesson": a dynamic and interactive block that allows the children to joyfully connect to academic subjects in math, science, history, geography or language arts. Lessons are filled with speech work, movement, singing, playing musical instruments and drawing and writing what they are studying. Exposure to a rigorous classical curriculum through experiential learning deepens their educational experience. Meet with faculty following the tour to ask questions and share your observations. RSVP to 978.927.1936 or admissions@capeannwaldorf.org. Adults only. Open House at Andover School of Montessori, 9-11am; 400 S. Main St., Andover; www.andovermontessori.org. JANUARY 13: Happy Birthday, Steve P. & Greg T.! Open House at Tower School, 9-11am; 75 West Shore Drive, Marblehead. www.towerschool.org Open House at Merrimack Montessori School, 9-10:30am and 1:30-3pm; free for parents with children ages 2-9. 55 Saltonstall Rd., Haverhill. For info.: 978.374.6103. JANUARY 14: Campus Open House at Shore Country Day School, 8:15-11:15am. 545 Cabot St., Beverly. www.shoreschool.org JANUARY 15: Advertising Space Reservation Deadline for FEBRUARY Issue! JANUARY 16: 1st Grade Curriculum Talk, Open House & Beeswax Candlemaking Activity for Children – at The Cape Ann Waldorf School; 10am-12noon. Tour the entire school, meet with teachers, parents and alumni and see student work. A special presentation will be given about our First Grade curriculum. For 90 years, Waldorf education has offered an experiential-based curriculum rich in literature, arts, culture, music, languages, movement, math and science. Children receive a classical academic education that creates and inspires a sense of empowerment, engagement and enthusiastic responsibility in the world. Children's activity includes making a beeswax candle to bring home. RSVP to 978.927.1936 or admissions@capeannwaldorf. org. JANUARY 16 + 17: Human Rights Watch Film Festival at Peabody Essex Museum, 12:30-5pm. Free w/mus. adm.; RSVP by 1/13, pem.org. JANUARY 18: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Children’s Art Exhibition, A World Without Prejudice, at Peabody Essex Museum, Salem; 10am-5pm. Art exhibit, activist art tours & journaling at 11am & 1:30pm (for adults & kids 9+, RSVP by 1/15); www.pem.org. JANUARY 19: Community Calendar Listings Deadline for FEBRUARY Issue! (Please submit your listings for FEBRUARY and EARLY MARCH events directly through our website - see page 17 for details.) All FEBRUARY ADS are due/must be done! JANUARY 20: Bring your own bag and save 20% on the 20th of each month – at The Learning Tree Stores, 125 Liberty St., Danvers and 62B Montvale Ave., Stoneham. www.tltree.com. See Dec. 20 listing for more info. or visit TLT online. JANUARY 21: Open House at Glen Urquhart School, 9-11am; 74 Hart St., Beverly Farms. www.gus.org Open Classrooms at Clark School, 9-10:30am; space is limited. Day school for students in grades K-12; 487 Locust St., Danvers. For more info. & to RSVP: 978.777.4699, ext. 12 or www.clarkschool.com. JANUARY 23: Happy Birthday, Leanne/Lippy/Bambi/BQ! Studio Saturdays at Peabody Essex Museum, Salem: Sketching in the Galleries, 1-3pm. Fashion Screening–Latest Fashion Trends from Around the World, 2-3:30pm; free w/mus. adm. RSVP by 1/20, pem.org. Ipswich Chinese New Year Celebration, 3pm; $8, all ages. At Ipswich Performing Arts Center, 130 High St., Ipswich. For tix and info.: 781.424.6318 or fries.doyon@gmail.com. JANUARY 24: Open House at Brookwood School, 1-3pm. One Brookwood Rd., Manchester. www.brookwood.edu JANUARY 28: Happy 14th Birthday, Madison! |
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