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Dear baystateparent,
My family and I attended the Rumplestiltskin program today (at Foothills Theater, Worcester) and had a wonderful time. The girls really enjoyed the live theatre and the kooky actors. The best part for them was being able to meet them afterwards and get a picture and their autographs--they look forward to seeing more live theatre in the future!!!!
Pier Cutler, Webster
Editor's Note: Pier Cutler won a family four-pack to Foothills (valued at $40) by filling out an entry form under "contests" at baystateparent. com. This month, we are giving away Fireman Sam: Saves the Day! DVD (firemansamonline.com) and other surprises.
Dear baystateparent,
Chosen from thousands of applicants, Jodi Grundig of Natick is one of 16 new parents to sit on the 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel, disneyworldmoms.com. Grundig and her fellow panelists will offer free personal tips and strategies to guests planning Walt Disney World vacations.
"My husband and I grew up experiencing annual trips to Walt Disney World and continuing that tradition with our family is important to us," said Grundig. "I look forward to helping parents plan vacations to Disney that fit within their budget and are sure to create lifelong memories."
Grundig is a multi-tasking mom who works part-time as a director of finance for a nonprofit firm and offers advice writing for two parenting Web sites - this includes columns she has written about traveling to Disney. When she's enjoying downtime at home, her four-year-old daughter and two-year-old son keep the house bustling with excitement - especially when they are busy preparing for their next trip to Magic Kingdom.
Joanna DiNizio, Coyne Public Relations
Parsippany, NJ
Dear baystateparent,
Julie Smith of Sunshine Creations/Art for a Cause is hosting "A Creative Cause" at the Jumpin' Juice & Java, 335 Chandler St., in Worcester on Valentine's Day (Sat., Feb. 14) from 3 to 6 p.m. This free family fundraiser event includes a children's art show and silent art auction. There will also be live music, face painting, and arts and crafts. All money raised will be donated to the Mass Prevention of Cruelty to Children who will also have an awareness table at the event. For additional information, please call 508-577- 7225.
Julie Smith, Sunshine Creations
Dear baystateparent,
I am an active mom of three who is always looking for new ideas as well as something local and affordable to do. I live for baystateparent! I look forward to each issue. It's always fun to see what's happening, but I do wish there were more calendar listings closer to Worcester and less that require me to drive 45 minutes one way.
Cristin Murphy, Worcester
Editor's Note: We hear you! Our roots are in Worcester County, but we've grown in our 11 years to become a comprehensive state-wide parenting resource. Our calendar offers a sampling of state-wide family events. We hope that parents can use our calendar as a springboard to look at family outings in new ways. Share what you know about fun in your area: calendar@ baystateparent.com. Email by Feb. 6 for our March issue and March 6 for our April issue.
