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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Opportunity for young artists
I have an opportunity for young artists: I would like to trade weekly art lessons for babysitting. I am looking for kids 12 and up to watch my children (ages 4 and almost 2) for a couple of hours after school at my home while I am in the house drawing and painting. In exchange, I can offer a half an hour of college-level art lessons, including homework assignments. I am particularly interested in mentoring teens who are considering making visual art their career.
I am a graduate of the illustration department of the Rhode Island School of Design. Professionally, I have spent a few years making art for computer games. I am now a stay-at-home mom, and I am currently trying to break into the children's book market. I have extensive experience with drawing and painting in various mediums, as well as various 3D mediums. I will tailor the art lessons to meet the needs of the student. In addition to teaching foundation 2D and 3D art skills, I can guide students in assembling college admission portfolios, and I can share my knowledge of the professional fields of digital art, illustration, animation, and fine arts.
Parents and students can learn more about me and see samples of my art at http://michclay.blogspot.com/ For inquiries, you can reach me at michclaywriter@gmail.com I encourage interested students to visit me with a parent so that we can get to know each other first.
Cheers! - Michelle Clay
Make time to play!
Children play whenever they can – as soon as their most urgent needs are met, and whenever they are not prevented from it. That ability to stay in the moment, to grasp opportunities for exploration, joy and challenge whenever possible, is probably what most people mean by the word “childlike”. Morgan
Talking about play and fostering play. Sit in on this conversation with Bernie and Morgan. Listen to the passion around play! (full video = 45 minutes)
What can you take away from this?
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
"DelCarte’s gift stands as the largest Franklin has ever received"
The Milford Daily News has an update on the plans for the DelCarte Open Space or Franklin Reservoir (as it is referred to on some maps):
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x898135148/DelCarte-recreation-park-planned-in-Franklin#ixzz2LQzfjvDp
Related posts:
A photo tour from 2010
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/10/franklin-ma-delcarte-tour.html
A brief video from Dec 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video_20.html
Another video from earlier in Dec 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html
Preliminary plans call for the construction of a playground, canoe launch and boardwalk. In addition, some of the trails will be leveled and widened to make them easier to traverse.
Early estimates put the total cost from $300,000 to $400,000.
The bulk of the work will begin in the summer after repairs on two of the seven earthen dams cutting through the property have been completed. They are crumbling because of erosion and could break completely, turning the pristine landscape into a swamp.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x898135148/DelCarte-recreation-park-planned-in-Franklin#ixzz2LQzfjvDp
DelCarte sign along Pleasant St |
Related posts:
A photo tour from 2010
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/10/franklin-ma-delcarte-tour.html
A brief video from Dec 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video_20.html
Another video from earlier in Dec 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html
MassBudget: Children's Budget - a new online resource
One of the most important things we do through our government is help children grow and thrive. We build schools to educate them; we ensure they have access to quality health care; we provide housing and food assistance to those who need it most.
Today, MassBudget is unveiling a new web resources, a Children's Budget, which provides information and analysis of the many programs in the Massachusetts state budget which affect children.
Using the Children's Budget you can:
MassBudget's Children's Budget also allows you to:
If you want to understand what we do for children in Massachusetts through our government, visit the Children's Budget. Use it, share it with friends, and then share your thoughts and suggestions with us.
Visit MassBudget's CHILDREN'S BUDGET
MassBudget's Children's Budget was developed with support from Boston Children's Hospital and the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT initiative.
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In the News:Library, VFW, award, bottle bill
School vacation programs planned at Franklin Library
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
The Franklin Library has some fun school vacation programs planned this week.
Franklin VFW slates anniversary dinner
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
The Franklin VFW is planning a 77th Anniversary Corned Beef Dinner on March 16, 7 p.m., at the VFW, 1034 Pond St., Franklin.
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
On Thursday, Feb. 7 New England Organ Bank recognized Jay Heaps for his outstanding support of organ and tissue donation and presented the New England Revolution coach with the Donate Life Champion award.
by Staff reports
A total of 95 legislators have signed on as a co-sponsor of the Updated Bottle Bill, including half of the state Senate.
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