Circle of Friends MARCH CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS Listings are arranged alphabetically by organization. Adoption Associates 1163 Walnut Street, Suite 2, Newton Highlands 02461. 617-965-9369, www.adoptionassociates.org Pre-register for all programs. March 2: Sharing our Adoption Stories. Fun, creative arts workshop for elementary school age children and parents. Meet other adoptive families just like yours. Call for time. April 28: Adult Adoptee Group. 7 - 8:30 p.m. A supportive environment to discuss how adoption has impacted our lives and our relationships. Ongoing: Partners in Parenting Groups: Day and evening groups are now forming for parents of elementary - high school age children. Share stories and explore your concerns in a supportive, confidential and dynamic setting. Adoption Community of New England, Inc. 45 Lyman St., Westborough. Pre-register and RSVP at least 24 hours before events (including free offerings). 508-366-6812. www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or E-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org. March 1: Baby Care for Pre-Adoptive First- Time Parents. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $60ppNM March 8: Adoption Triad Support Group. 10 a.m. - noon. Meet with other adult members of the adoption triad who are not in your immediate triad. Free. March 8: A Look at Adoption. 2 - 5:30 p.m. $25ppNM. March 8: Support Group for Waiting Parents. 2 - 4 p.m. Discussion on specific issues and open discussion. Free. March 19: Adopted Persons Meet for Discussion. 7 - 9 p.m. Free. Jewish Family Services of MetroWest, 475 Franklin St., Suite 101, Framingham. 508-875-3100, 800-872-5232, or www.jfsmw.org. Ongoing: Free Adoption Consultation. Scheduled in Framingham for current adoption options and emotional, legal, and financial issues. E-mail deldridge@jfsmw.org. Adoptive Families Together 99 Summer St., Boston. 617-587-1563, www.mspcc.org, or e-mail nofarrell@mspcc.org March 14. Parent Group: Harvest Co-Op, 581 Mass Ave., Central Square, Cambridge. 7 - 9 p.m. Adoption Resources 1430 Main St., Waltham. 617-614-1999, e-mail csheingold@jfcsboston.org, and www.adoptionresources.org All workshops 7 - 9 p.m. - Pre-registration required. Cost $10 pp per workshop: March 11: Perspectives from a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician: What to expect and where to find help if you have concerns about your adopted child's development. To benefit families in the referral stage or those who are already parenting. April 1: Panel Discussion on Open Adoption. An open discussion with panel members on how open adoption has worked for them. Ongoing: Orientation/Informational Meetings for prospective adoptive parents are held the first Tuesday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. Center For Family Connections 350 Cambridge St., Cambridge. 617-547-0909. www.kinnect.org. E-mail: cffc@kinnect.org. March 26: Opening Closed Adoptions and Making Open Adoption Agreements. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao. Workshop covers preparing to open closed adoption, how to maintain good healthy contact, and what is in the best interest of children. Training is for parents and professionals. $55pp. Forever Families Big Splash Bash Post-Adoption Resource Center at Lutheran Social Services; 800-286-9889; www.AdoptLSS.org March 9: Big Splash Bash. CoCo Key Water Resort, Danvers. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. A poolside gathering of New England's adoptive families and their friends to celebrate adoption. Fun for all ages. $40/$32 in advance via Web site, while tickets last: www.BigSplashBash.eventbrite.com Korean Adoption Circle Playgroup March 7: For families who have adopted from Korea. Korean Presbyterian Church, 2 Main St., Hopkinton. 10 a.m. - noon. Meets first & third Fridays. $1 donation per child. Offers seasonal family outings and Ladies Nights Out. Contact Liz Thissell Turenne at liztt121@yahoo.com. Lutheran Community Services Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program 888 Worcester St., Suite 160, Wellesley, 781- 997-0863 or Info@LCSSNE.org. Foster Parents for Adolescent Refugee Youth Wanted. These refugee minors have been welcomed into our country. Separated from their parents and guardians, they are in need of safe homes. A stipend is provided for foster parents, and youth receive medical and dental insurance. MAPS Boston Office 400 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 617-267-2222 or e-mail hthomas@mapsadopt.org March 6: Free Info session. Boston. 6 - 8 p.m. RSVP. March 13: Free Info session. Morse Institute Library, Natick, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP. Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) Boston. 617-54-ADOPT, 800-882-1776. www.mareinc.org March 1: DSS Central MA Adoption Party. Anna Maria College, Paxton. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet many of the area's waiting children. Pizza provided. Wear sneakers. Bring finger desserts or healthy snacks. 508-929-2143. March 5: The Heart Gallery 2008 Opening Reception. Nurses Hall, The State House, Boston. 3 - 5:30 p.m. The Heart Gallery is a portrait exhibit to raise awareness about Massachusetts children available. A program of speakers at 4 p.m. includes a child from last year's Heart Gallery and his adoptive parent. The exhibit will be in Doric Hall at the State House from March 3 - 7 and will then travel to various locations in Massachusetts through the end on 2008. Wide Horizons For Children 38 Edge Hill Rd., 2nd. Floor, Waltham. 781-894-5330. www.whfc.org. All programs are free. Register by phone or Online. March 8: The Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly. 10 a.m. - noon. March 11: Free Adoption Meeting. 21 Highland Circle, Needham. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. To add your adoption-related event or group to Circle of Friends, E-mail calendar@baystateparent.com. The deadline for the April issue is Monday, March 10.