Calendar of Events

Harvard Public Library Story Times

Drop-In Story Time (no sign-up required) – Ages 0 – 3:  Tuesdays at 10:30

This 20 minute program consists of stories, songs, and finger-plays, geared for younger children (0 – 3 years) and their caregivers. 

Drop-In Story Time (no sign-up required) – Ages 3 – 5:  Thursdays at 2:00

This half-hour program consists of a mix of quiet and interactive stories geared for preschool children (3 – 5 years) and their caregivers. 

Saturday Storytimes – Ages 3 to 7: Saturdays, January 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, and 27^th at 11:00

Teen volunteers lead these fun drop-in, half-hour Saturday Storytimes for children ages 3 to 7 and their caregivers.  These enthusiastic Harvard teen volunteers present a mix of interactive stories, fingerplays, and songs.

No sign-up required.

January

HFA Planning Meeting

Home of Betsy Starr

Thursday, January 18 7:30 p.m.

Let’s harness all this new year’s energy for the HFA!  Come get together with other moms and dads to talk about how to make the HFA an even better organization.  There’ll be lots of snacks and chatting, too!  Whether you are already very active in the HFA, have wanted to get more involved but haven’t known how, or just want to come meet some people and hear more about what’s going on, please join us on the 18^th!  R.S.V.P. to Betsy at 456-8484/betsy_starr@hotmail.com by Jan 16^th.

Moms' Night Out
Dinner at Tobiko Japanese Fusion  103 Nagog Park, Acton
Wednesday, January 31^st 7:30 p.m. 
 

Love Japanese food or want to fight those winter blah's with a taste of something exotic?  Join us for a fun night out at Tobiko's Japanese Fusion Restaurant (next to Gymboree in Nagog Park).  Please r.s.v.p. to Betsy at 456-8484 or betsy_starr@hotmail.com.

February

HFA Book Club

Home of Sharlotte Eiland

February 7th  7:30 p.m.

Keep that New Year’s Resolution and get reading!  This month’s book is "Julie and Julia: My year of cooking Dangerously" by Julie Powell - a fun non-fiction book about a woman who set out to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking v.1 in a year.  Please r.s.v.p to SusanMary Redinger if you're planning on attending (smredinger@charter.net). She will then coordinate the potluck and send out directions.

Moms’ Night Out

Fire Your Desire – Paint Your Own Pottery

485 Great Road (Rt. 2A) Acton

Friday, February 9  7-9 p.m.

Come relax with friend and create a one-of-a-kind piece of art for yourself or that special valentine... how about a Tooth Fairy Box or Birthday Cake Plate for a new baby?  Fire Your Desire discounts for “Ladies’ Night” when you pay the cost of your piece plus  half the cost of the piece for firing in their kiln.  We’ll provide snacks and wine.  We need a minimum of six people for this event to be a “go”, so put the kids to bed and join us!  Contact Laura Kilkenny at laurakilkenny@mac.com for more information and to R.S.V.P. by February 7^th.

Family Sledding Party

On the Common (weather permitting)

Saturday, February 17   2:00 p.m.

Let’s hope some snow arrives by February.  When it does, let’s get out and enjoy it!  Grab your sleds and join other HFA families for some fun on the Common.  Hot chocolate and munchies will be served.  For further information, please contact Kate at cksquire@charter.net. No R.S.V.P. required. 

Moms’ and/or Dads’ Night Out

HFA Goes to the Movies – Solomon Pond Mall Movie Complex

Thursday, February 22nd 7:30 p.m. “ish”

How about a night out at the movies before the Oscars? There are always so many good films out this time of year and we never make any time to see them!  The week before this event, Cynthia will send out an email with movies playing and time so that we can coordinate the group.  R.S.V.P. to Cynthia at cynthiariddle@charter.net.

March

Pediatrician Q&A Night

Hosting: Betsy Starr

DATE To be determined  7:30 p.m.

Do you have any questions regarding your child’s health?  Behavior?  Feeding habits?  Come and enjoy an informal Q&A night with an area pediatrician.    During this night, they can help address your concerns. Coffee and dessert will be served.  Please contact Betsy at betsy_starr@hotmail.com to R.S.V.P.

Moms’ Night In

Hosting:  Laura KilKenny

March 7^th 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Have you noticed unfinished projects begin to pile up when you have little ones at home? Do you have photos you want to organize? A button to sew on? Let's inspire each other. Pick a project to get started on, continue or finish up at project night. R.S.V.P. to Laura Kilkenny, at laurakilkenny@mac.com.

Family Discovery Museum Party

Children’s Discovery Museum

117 Main Street  Acton

Sunday, March 11   5:30-7:30 p.m.

Please join us in one of our most popular and fun-filled events- the Discovery Museum Party!  The museum has been rented exclusively for Harvard families this night.  We will have pizza and drinks for all. Kids and parents can explore many hands-on activities and exhibits including a safari room, discovery ship, adventure fort, dinosaur and motion displays.  $10 per family.  Please contact Kate at cksquire@charter.net to R.S.V.P.

April

Spring Egg Hunt

At the Library

Saturday, April 8 11:00 a.m.

Bring your young ones to this fun-filled morning.  Children can kick off the spring season by searching for eggs and creating springtime crafts.  Participation is free and is geared towards children ages 0-5.  For further details, please contact Betsy at betsy_starr@hotmail.com  or 978-456-8484.

Upcoming  April, May and June Events!

Ø     Wednesdays at the park

Ø     Fun moms’ nights out

Ø     New Baby Event