Tag: Knucklebones

Let the Games Begin!

Olympic Gold Medal from the 2012 London GamesThe wait is over. The Opening Ceremonies for the 2016 Rio Olympics are scheduled to take place tonight and the games are finally about to begin. It’s been a road filled with hurdles for not only the athletes but the host country as well, as the typical problems that always accompany an event of this size (corruption, cost overruns, construction issues, etc.) have appeared in spades. These issues have, of course, been further exacerbated by the country’s financial issues and its ongoing battle with the Zika virus. However, if you’re a fan of Olympics sports, you’re probably just happy that the Olympics are finally here and you don’t need to keep counting down the days anymore. In fact, if you already have your Olympic schedule in hand (which you can find on the Official Rio 2016 Website or by typing “Olympic Schedule” into Google), you may just be looking for a way to get the rest of your family excited about all of the events.

And, if this is indeed the case and you’re looking for some way to get everyone you know into the fun, the Charles River Conservatory may have exactly what you’re looking for.  This is because the Charles River Conservatory, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is hosting a series of athletic events called the Sunday Parkland Games. These events, which take place every Sunday until September 25, 2016 at Herter Park in Allston, MA from 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., will feature badminton, beanbag toss, bocce, mini basketball, hula hoops, jump rope, tetherball, and a whole lot more. Best of all, the event is absolutely free, open to everyone ages 3 and up, and all of the appropriate equipment and the instruction necessary to use it will be provided by Knucklebones, an athletic programming company based out of Charlestown, MA. For more information on the Sunday Parkland Games at Herter Park, please visit the Sunday Parkland Games Facebook page.

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Making Mother’s Day Memorable

The Flower of the Dark Side (Happy Mother's Day!)

There are some truly remarkable people in this world, but very few people are more remarkable than the average mother. I mean when you stop and think about it, who in their right mind would spend nine months with a tiny little person kicking them, making them sick, and causing every sort of havoc possible to ensure that this same little person could do all of these things to both of his or her parents for the next 18 years? Now, I know what you’re thinking “when you put it that way, it doesn’t sound like a lot of fun.” However, if everyone focused on the downside and ignored the rewarding experience that parenting can be, none of us would be here. As a result, the powers that be have designated this Sunday as Mother’s Day to recognize all of the women who have sacrificed a portion of their lives and/or their sanity to make sure that we are here to celebrate the occasion.

And, if you are looking for a way to celebrate, here are a couple of ways that you can make this Mother’s Day truly memorable. First, if you’re a relatively new mother or the mother of a young child and you’re looking for a way to celebrate mother’s day with your family, you may want to head over to Boston Common this weekend. This is because the Friends of the Public Garden are hosting Duckling Day, which is sponsored by the Motor Mart Garage, from 10:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. on Sunday (May 11, 2014.) This celebration of the famous book by Robert McCloskey, “Make Way For Ducklings, will feature clowns, a dramatic reading of “Make Way For Ducklings”, a duckling parade, face painting, magicians, music, puppet shows, play equipment courtesy of Knucklebones, and a whole lot more. In fact, there will even be massage therapists standing by to offer free massages to all of the moms out there that are looking for a chance to unwind. For more information on Duckling Day or to register for the event, please visit the Friends of the Public Garden Events page.

Secondly, if your mom is a big fan of flowers (specifically lilacs) and you’re looking for something that your mother would love, Arnold Arboretum may have the perfect way to make this Mother’s Day memorable. This is because the Arnold Arboretum is hosting Lilac Sunday this Sunday (May 11, 2014) from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. This daylong celebration will allow you and your family to eat, drink, partake in family-oriented activities, see more than 170 different kinds of lilacs, and more. For more information on Lilac Sunday, please visit the Arnold Arboretum News and Events page.

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