Parenting Workshops, Fundraisers and More

Children's Grief Program. Sat., May 3. Community VNA Hospice Care. 10 Emory Street. Attleboro. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children's bereavement program open to children ages 5 to 13 who have experienced the personal loss of a family member or friend. Free. 508-222-0118 ext. 1370 or 1373.

Benefit MARE's kids. Tues., May 6. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) and Croma Restaurant. 269 Newbury Street. Boston. 6 to 8 p.m. MARE has been finding adoptive families for children in state foster care since 1957. For more information or to RSVP for MARE's Tasting at Croma event, call 617-54-ADOPT.  

Dyslexia Seminars. Tues., May 6. New England Dyslexia Solutions. 25 State Street. Suite 203, Newburyport. 6:30 p.m. Free informational seminar. Seating limited. Call 978-337-7753 or visit www.ne-dyslexia.com.

The West Suburban Chapter Massachusetts Mothers of Twins Association. Thurs., May 8. St. George's Catholic Church. 74 School Street. Framingham. 6:30 p.m. www.wscmmota.org.

Lexington Preschool PTA Consignment Sale.  Sat., May 10. St. Brigid's Parish. 2001 Mass Ave. Lexington. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Find children's bargains and treasures. Bargain Bag Sale from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Accepting consigners until May 5. Visit www.LPPTA.org.

The 2008 Learning Resources Fair. Sat., May 10. Voyagers, Inc. 530 Main Street. Acton. 10 to 2 p.m. Consigned and donated educational materials. Free. Visit  learningresourcesfair@voyagersinc.org

Charity Opportunity. Third annual collection for Cradles to Crayons. Sat., May 10. St. Bernadette Church parking lot.  266 Main St, Northboro. 9 a.m. to noon. Drop off children's indoor/outdoor toys, books, clothing, and baby gear/furniture. Visit www.cradlestocrayons.org.

North Shore Holistic Moms Network Chapter Meeting - "Inspire Kids to Give Back!" Tues., May 13. Memorial Library. 345 Main Street. North Andover. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about fun community service projects you can do with your kids. For more information, please contact Suzanne at 978-475-1833 or Lauren@organicgreenmommy.com.

Finding Services and Support for your child with special needs. Tuesday, May 13. King Admin. Building, 454 Water Street. Framingham. 7:15-9:15 p.m. (immediately following the F-SEPAC Elections & PAC business meeting) A question and answer session for parents/guardians to gather information about various services and support for their children. The Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council. www.F-SEPAC.org

Detours&OnRamps. Thurs., May 15. Bently College. Waltham. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  One-day forum on all of the issues facing mothers in the workplace--those returning to work, looking for career flexibility, or planning to balance children and career. You'll hear amazing keynote speakers--including Carol Fishman Cohen, bestselling author of Back on the Career Track--as well as panels on entrepreneurship, educational options, recruiters working for moms, the career landscape...and much more. Get practical solutions to help balance career and family, and develop a network of like-minded, talented women. Your $125 fee covers the day's sessions, meals, and even an amazing "Tool Kit" goody bag stuffed with books, magazines, discounts, and more! For more information, visit www.onrampsforum.com

Adoptive Families Together (AFT) Parent Groups. Parent-run confidential groups to share personal concerns and needs around adoptive parenting. Brookline Group. May 28  Seminar: Adult Adjustment when Parenting Children of a Different Race or Culture. Brookline Public Library, Main Branch 361 Washington St, 2nd Fl Conference Room. Fourth Wednesday of each month. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cambridge Group. May 9. Harvest Co-op, Second Floor Community Room. 581 Mass Ave Central Square. Second Friday of each month. 7 to 9 p.m. Jamaica Plain Group.  May 9. MSPCC 157 Green St. First Friday of each month. 7 to 9 p.m. Roslindale Group. May 21. Roslindale Congregational Church, 25 Cummins Highway. Third Wednesday of the month 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Visit www.mspcc.org.

Needham Town Wide Yard Sale. Sat., May 17.  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ( Rain Date May 18)  to support the Needham Fields of Dreams. Free. Maps available. email: needhamfieldofdreamsyardsale@gmail.com
781-455-7521

A Support Group for Waiting Parents. Sat., May 17. Adoption Community of New England, Inc. 45 Lyman Street, #2 South Terrace. Westborough. 2 to 4 p.m. 508-366-6812.

Open House. Wed., May 22. Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care. Metro-Boston office. Woburn. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
Discussion and Dessert. Wed., May 28. NRC Family Network. 93 George St., Jefferson School, Rockland. 7 to 8 p.m. Get together with other parents for an hour of learning and sharing. 781-681-9736

Fundraiser for Winslow Farm animal Sanctuary. Thurs., May 15. The Chateau Restaurant. 48 Bay Road. Norton. 6 to 9 p.m. $40 per person. Please contact Brenda Curry-McKeon at saltmarsh3@verizon.net for tickets and further information. Directions to the Chateau Restaurant can be found at www.chateaurestaurant.com.

Healthy Food Choices for Children. Wednesday, May 21. The Chelmsford Mother’s Club (www.chelmsfordmothersclub.org). he Little Sprouts Enrichment Center located in the Cross Point Towers, 900 Chelmsford Street, Lowell. 7:15 p.m. will welcome pediatric nutritionist, Paula Dennett, and Children’s Cooking Instructor and Family Wellness Counselor, Amy Dempster as guest speakers.

FREE Women's Health Expo. Sat., May 24. John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. 900 Boylston Street. Boston. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interactive consumer-oriented health event. More than 200 exhibitors.

Learn about a career in midwifery. Sat., May 24. Commonwealth Room, Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street. Boston. 9 to 11 a.m. Meet certified nurse-midwives.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Cooking Program For Children Diagnosed with Mild-Moderate ASD's
Our new pragmatics group is designed for children diagnosed with  mild-moderate ASD’s.  We will have fun cooking, running in the gym, playing  games, and developing the pro-social skills to make and be a good friend.   
“Cooking with Friends” will be facilitated by Dr. Andrea Long, a clinical  psychologist with over sixteen years of experience supporting children on the   autism spectrum.

Date: Fridays, from May 2 to June 6
Time: 4 – 5:30pm
Location: 130 C Baker Ave Ext, Concord, MA  01742
Cost: $180 (six sessions)
Group:    4 - 6 participants