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Have a great week!!
- Michelle
Bananas Foster French Toast
By: Heather Wirtz, Managing Editor Macaroni Kid EATS!
The perfect sweet treat to make for a special mom on Mother's Day!
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract - divided
8 slices whole grain bread
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon dark rum or rum extract - optional
powdered sugar
Oil
Directions:
Crack eggs into medium size shallow bowl, beat lightly with a fork. Add milk and 1 tsp vanilla, stir well.
Heat griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Coat with a thin layer of oil ...
Mother's Day Brunch in Franklin County
Deerfield:
Chandler's Restaurant from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or dinner from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Greenfield:
Hope & Olive from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Greenfield Grille from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
South Deerfield:
Monarch's ...
Friday, May 11 - Playgroup in Shutesbury
Where: Shutebury Elementary School Gym
23 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MAWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call (978) 544-5157
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Friday, May 11 - Playgroup in Colrain
Where: Colrain Community Church
306 Main Road
Colrain, MAWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Children ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call (413) 475-1555
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Friday, May 11 - Playgroup in Sunderland
Where: Sunderland Elementary School
28 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MAWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Children ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call (413) 475-1553
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Friday, May 11 - Mother Goose on the Loose in Greenfield
Where: Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Children ages 3 and under with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Greenfield Public Library
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Friday, May 11 - Preschool Storytime in Sunderland
Where: Sunderland Public Library
20 School Street
Sunderland, MAWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Children ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Sunderland Public Library
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Friday, May 11 - Young Farmers in Buckland
Parents and younger siblings are welcome.
Where: Red Gate Farm
4 Norman Road
Buckland, MAWhen: 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Red Gate Farm
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Friday, May 11 - Mother's Day Martini's, Manicures, & Massages in S. Deerfield
Full dinner menu will also be available.
Where: Chandler's Restaurant
Yankee Candle Village
S. Deerfield, MA 01342When: 6:00 PMWho: Mom'sHow: Call (413)665-1277 for reservationsCost: 12.00 for your choice of spa service and martini.For more info: Call 413-665-1277
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Friday, May 11 - Family Concert in Shelburne Falls
Arrive early, as seating is limited.
Where: The Art Garden
14 Depot Street
Shelburne Falls, MAWhen: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)Who: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: 7.00 per person, or 15.00 per familyFor more info: The Art Garden
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Friday, May 11 - Ja'Duke Presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie" in Greenfield
Show times are Friday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Greenfield High School
1 Lenox Ave
Greenfield, MAWhen: 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Call (413) 863-0001 for reservationsCost: VariesFor more info: Ja'Duke
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Saturday, May 12 - Second Saturday Family Series in Turners Falls
Where: The Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MAWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Great Falls Discovery Center
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Saturday, May 12 - The 2nd Annual Touch-A-Vehicle Event in Erving
Where: Erving Elementary School
28 Northfield Road
Erving, MAWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: 5.00 per person or up to 15.00 per family (donation accepted) to benefit the art and music department at Erving Elementary SchoolFor more info: Erving Elementary School
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Saturday, May 12 - Pressed Flower Craft Workshop in Whately
Where: S. White Dickinson Memorial Library
202 Chestnut Plain Road
Whately, MAWhen: 1:00 PMWho: Adults and children ages 10 and upHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: S. White Dickinson Memorial Library
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Saturday, May 12 - Afternoon Tea in S. Deerfield
Where: Chandler's Restaurant
Yankee Candle Village
S. Deerfield, MA 01373When: 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Call (413) 665-1277 for reservationsCost: 16.00 per personFor more info: Call (413) 665-1277
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Saturday, May 12 - Party for 4th and 5th Grade Students at the YMCA in Greenfield
Must have emergency card on file.
Where: YMCA in Greenfield
451 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PMWho: Students in 4th and 5th gradeHow: Just show upCost: 5.00 per studentFor more info: Call (413) 773-3646 or visit YMCA in Greenfield
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Sunday, May 13 - Mother's Day Celebration
Where: Chandler's Restaurant
Yankee Candle Village
S. Deerfield, MA 01373When: 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Call (413) 665-1277 to make reservations for either brunch or dinner.Cost: 28.00 per person, 14.00 for children under 12For more info: Call (413) 665-1277
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Sunday, May 13 - Piti Theatre Company's World Premiere "To Bee or Not to Bee" in Heath
Where:
Benson PlaceWhen: 1:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets at the doorCost: Suggested donation 10.00/family, 5.00 per individualFor more info: Piti Theatre Company
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Monday, May 14 - Weekly Story Hour in Shutesbury
Where: M. N. Spear Memorial Library
10 Cooleyville Road
Shutesbury, MAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Children ages 5 and under and their parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: M. N. Spear Memorial Library
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Monday, May 14 - Mother Goose on the Loose in Orange
Where: Wheeler Memorial Library
49 E. Main Street
Orange, MAWhen: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Children ages 0-3 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call Candy Cross at 978-544-2495 ext. 103 or visit the Orange Library website.
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Tuesday, May 15 - Playgroup in Sunderland
Where: Sunderland Elementary School
28 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MAWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Children ages 0-5 and a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call Francia (413) 475-1553
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Tuesday, May 15 - Preschool Story Hour in Greenfield
Where: Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Greenfield Public Library
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Tuesday, May 15 - Piti Theatre Company's "To Bee or No to Bee" Play in Turners Falls
In case of rain, play will take place inside the Carnegie Library.
Where: Peskeompskut Park
Avenue A
Turners Falls, MAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Carnegie Library
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Tuesday, May 15 - Rise and Romp Storytime in Orange
Where: Wheeler Memorial Library
49 E. Main Street
Orange, MAWhen: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Children ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Wheeler Memorial Library
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Tuesday, May 15 - Millers Falls Library Club in Millers Falls
Where: Millers Falls Library Club
23 Bridge Street
Millers Falls, MAWhen: 3:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Montague Public Libraries
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Tuesday, May 15 - Hoop Fitness Class in Greenfield
This is a drop in class. You do not need to register or be a member of the YMCA to join.
Where: Greenfield YMCA
451 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 7:15 PM - 8:15 PMWho: Children as young as 4 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: Free for members / 9.00 for non-membersFor more info: Hooping Harmony
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Wednesday, May 16 - Playgroup in Wendell
Where: Wendell Free Library
7 Wendell Depot Road
Wendell, MAWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Children ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Wendell Free Library
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Wednesday, May 16 - Playgroup in Erving
Where: Northfield Mountain Visitor Center
Northfield, MAWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Children ages 0-5How: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: 413-423-3326
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Wednesday, May 16 - Preschool Storytime in Northfield
Where: Northfield Public Library
115 Main Street
Northfield, MAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Preschoolers with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Northfield Public Library
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Wednesday, May 16 - Story Hour in Turners Falls
Where: Carnegie Library
201 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MAWhen: 10:15 AMWho: Preschoolers and a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Montague Public Libraries or call (413) 863-3214
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Wednesday, May 16 - Story Hour in Leverett
Where: Leverett Public Library
75 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers (but all are welcome)How: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.leverettlibrary.org
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Wednesday, May 16 - Preschool Story Time in S. Deerfield
This story time runs all year.
Where: Tilton Library
75 North Main St.
S. Deerfield, MA 01373When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Preschool aged childrenHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.tiltonlibrary.org
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Thursday, May 17 - Playgroup in Bernardston
Where: Bernardston Elementary School Gymnasium
37 School Street
Bernardston, MAWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Children ages 0-5 with a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call (413) 475-1555
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Thursday, May 17 - Music & Movement in Montague
Where: Montague Center Library
17 Center Street
Montague, MAWhen: 10:00 AMWho: Young children of all ages and their familiesHow: Just show upCost: Free
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Thursday, May 17 - Tales & Tunes in New Salem
Where: New Salem Library
23 S. Main Street
New Salem, MAWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Call (978) 544-6334
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Thursday, May 17 - Kid's Reading Club in Greenfield
Where: Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Kids ages 7-9How: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: Greenfield Public Library
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Thursday, May 17 - Hoop Fitness Class in Greenfield
This is a drop in class. You do not need to register or be a member of the YMCA to join.
Where: Greenfield YMCA
451 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 7:15 PM - 8:15 PMWho: Children as young as 4 accompanied by a parent/caregiverHow: Just show upCost: Free for members / 9.00 for non-membersFor more info: Hooping Harmony
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Saturday, May 19 - Un-Birthday Party in Greenfield
Where: Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MAWhen: 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Call (413) 772-1544 or visit the library to sign upCost: FreeFor more info: Greenfield Public Library
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Make Your Own Mother's Day Coupons
Printable Template
If you're looking for a fun and creative Mother's Day gift, print out these coupon templates. Your children can decide what each coupon will be for. Then they can color and decorate them. Using a hole punch, make two holes on the side and add a ribbon.
Stamp Out Hunger on May 12
By Lisa Gofberg; Macaroni Kid Conejo Valley, CA
On Saturday, May 12th, Campbell Soup Company will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger across America. Now in its 20th year, the annual food drive has grown from a regional to a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive benefiting Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. In ...
Special Days this Week
A little reminder that every day is a reason to celebrate!!
May 11:
- National Family Childcare Provider's Day
May 12:
- Kite Day
- Limerick Day
May 13:
- Mother's Day
- Tulip Day
May 14:
- National Dance Like A Chicken Day
May 15:
- L. F. Baum's Birthday (Author of The Wizard of Oz)
May is also: Asparagus Month, Flower Month, National Duckling Month, National Strawberry Month.
1st week of May is: Teacher Appreciation Week, 2nd week of May is: National Pet Week and National Police Week.
Source: About.com
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