Arlington Family Connection

Save the Date! AFC Goes to the Spinners!

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:49:32 +0000

Peanut Free Day!

AFC has reserved tickets for the Lowell Spinners game on Sunday, July 29th at 5:05pm. See this Single-A affiliate of the Red Sox take on the State College Spikes.

Spinners games have near-constant action, even between innings with Frisbee-catching dogs, funny mini-car races, dancing toothbrushes and more! It is great, even for younger kids.

According [...]

Volunteers Needed!

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:48:13 +0000

Volunteer Chair: A new position! We are looking for someone with at least a little experience with AFC (even an observant member is fine) to set up processes for on-boarding new volunteers and also keeping track of current openings and needs. You will be the main contact in our newsletter and web site for people [...]

AFC: Food Pantry Tour and Sing-Along, Thursday, April 19!

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:47:24 +0000

Please join AFC on Thursday, April 19 at 10:00am at the Arlington Food Pantry for a tour and sing-along. AFC families will get a behind-the-scenes look at the outstanding work our local volunteers are doing to help feed those less fortunate in our town. This tour provides a great opportunity for our children to see [...]

Codman Farm

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:32:38 +0000

Please join AFC for a tour of Codman Farm on Tuesday, April 24, at 10:00 am. Codman Community Farms is the farm in the heart of Lincoln, Massachusetts. A living example of Lincoln’s agricultural heritage, Codman is a place for children and adults to see animals, celebrate community and conservation, and learn about farming. The [...]

Super Soccer Stars Demo Class and Discounts

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:31:40 +0000

Come and join AFC and Super Soccer Stars for a free demonstration class in Arlington.

Date: Tuesday April 10 (Rain date: April 24) 3:45 – 4:30 pm: 3 – 4 years 4:40 – 5:35 pm: 5 – 6 years Location: Arlington (Field TBD)

To enroll in this free class, please contact Tracy at clerk@arlingtonfamilyconnection.org with your child’s name, birth date, [...]

Discounted Storyland Tickets

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:28:01 +0000

AFC has worked very hard to negotiate discounted rates at Storyland, Glen, New Hampshire, for the month of June. Storyland is a popular theme-park aimed at kids 2-12 and has 21 family-friendly rides for parents and kids to ride together. It is a great size and scale for preschoolers and is located in the beautiful [...]

Big Apple Circus Tickets!

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:50:40 +0000

Going to the Big Apple Circus!

City Hall Plaza, Boston Thursday, April 12, 11:00 a.m.

This one-ring circus is ideal family fun! AFC has a large block of ringside seats for $16/person (regularly $30). Children under three are free when they sit on an adult’s lap (one child per lap).

Purchase your tickets now!

Arlington Family Connection Hosts 5th Winter Beach Party & Benefit on February 12, 2012

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:33:47 +0000

Arlington Family Connection will host its fifth annual Winter Beach Party on Sunday, February 12 at the Gibbs Gym, located at 41 Foster Street in East Arlington. The party is geared towards kids ages 6 and under, and it will be held from 11am to 2pm. Admission will include pizza, ice cream, refreshments, as well [...]

Save the Date – Tanglewood Marionettes!

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:05:05 +0000

Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 11am

The Arlington Family Connection is once again sponsoring a performance of The Dragon King by The Tanglewood Marionettes this year, scheduled for Sunday, January 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the Regent Theatre in Arlington.

The puppets tell an underwater fantasy story, based on a Chinese folktale about a wise Grandmother [...]

Estate Planning Seminar

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:38:57 +0000

Monday January 9th, 2012 at 7:15pm

Community Room at the Robbins Library

This seminar will focus on demystifying the estate planning process and identifying your options. There are many reasons parents put off drafting a will and other key planning documents: life is too busy, we don’t like to think about our own death or incapacity, and we are [...]