TOWN OF ACTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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E-NEWSLETTER
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
From all of us here to you and yours -- may this be a year filled with peace, prosperity, good health and happiness!
We look forward to another great year bringing you quality programs, exceptional concerts and special events and some of the most top-notch recreational facilities around.
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In this edition:
- January Events
- February Events
- Jones Field Playground
- Upcoming Programs
- Coming in 2020... and look who is supporting these great events!
- Stay tuned for our next E-News...
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FRI, JAN 17 @ 7:30 PM
JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE PERFORMED BY TED VIGIL
at the Acton Recreation Dept., 50 Audubon Drive, Acton
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About Ted Vigil
Ted is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area. He has been performing since the age of 10.
In 2006 he went on to Laughlin, NV to compete in the Talent Quest 2006 involving 28 states, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada taking first place. He then went on to win KOMO TV 4's NW Afternoon Celebrity Look-A-Like contest and has played twice for John Denver’s own "Windstar Foundation" in Aspen, CO.
In 2016, Ted was part of the Kings of Country Tour in Australia starring Johnny Cash,Willie Nelson and John Denver tribute artists touring twenty cities from coast to coast. Ted now performs internationally for all kinds of venues and events. He has wowed the crowd selling out theaters all over the US.
The most heard comments after a show are "I can't believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver! It really took us back!"
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Fri, Jan 17, 2020 7:30 PM EST
John Denver Tribute performed by Ted Vigil
Acton Recreation Department,
Acton
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Saturday, January 25 @ 1:30 PM
SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Tanglewood Marionettes
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Here is a fun way to spend a cold January winter afternoon! Enjoy Tanglewood Marionettes Sleeping Beauty production. Tickets are discounted if purchased in advance online at actonrec.com. Children 2 and under are free. If purchased at the door, $8 per person paid by cash or check.
Sleeping Beauty is a charming tale which appeals especially to younger children. Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall where guests from across the land have gathered to celebrate the birth of Princess Aurora. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses the baby princess. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a "true heart" appear? You will know when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this beloved classic.
In this retelling, a painted story book opens to reveal each scene. Beautifully hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.
Appropriate for pre-K - 4; best for pre-K - 2, and of course adults of all ages love marionette shows!
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Friday, January 31 @ 6:30 PM
CREATURE FEATURE
BIRDS OF PREY
By Wingmasters
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NEW ENGLAND BIRDS OF PREY
Birds of prey are also known as "raptors." They are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means "to seize"). Raptors can also boast the best eyesight and sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls. This presentation includes 5-6 live birds of prey with an overview of these different categories. The program explains predication, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world. Because many birds of prey are declining in number, this presentation also features one or more endangered raptors that WINGMASTERS cares for and explains why these species face an uncertain future.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR AGES 5 AND UP.
$5 per person at the door, cash or check only.
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Jason Tardy will be conducting three 10 minute shows during Winter Carnival.
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Food Vendor: Empanada Dada
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Hot Chocolate, Tea and Coffee available for purchase
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Yes... Cornhole in the winter too!
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DJ Music - Frozen Dance Party!
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Sat, Feb 8, 2020 7:30 PM EST
Studio Two - The Beatles Before America!
Acton Recreation Department,
Acton
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f you are a Beatles fan, then you are sure to enjoy this documentary
. Imagine seeing the Beatles in concert before Beatlemania swept the nation. Before John, Paul, George, and Ringo became household names. Before everyone blamed Yoko for breaking up the band. That is the experience Studio Two, a New England based Beatles tribute band, offers to its fans. From the amount of detail they put into each performance to the devotion and passion each member has for perfecting the details, Studio Two offers a musical experience that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. My hope is that after watching this documentary, you are left with not only an appreciation of the music of the Beatles, but more importantly, an appreciation of the dedication and hard work these four lads have put into creating their tribute to the Fab Four. Without further ado, I now invite to take a look Inside Studio Two.
This was produced in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor's Degree from the School of Communication, Endicott College, Spring 2015.
Filmed, Edited, directed and Produced by Justin Ricciarelli
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3. JONES FIELD PLAYGROUND
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Mission:
A community initiative for a fully accessible, inclusive, universal-design playspace, to be located at 54 Martin Street in Acton, Massachusetts.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
For many years, Acton Recreation has championed the replacement of the playground at Jones Field. The existing structure (installed in 1996) is run down and in dire need of replacement; therefore, the creation of a new playground is essential.
However, our goal is not just to build an ordinary playground (which only accommodates able-bodied
individuals). We want to create a space for EVERYONE to play, learn, invent, develop, and grow. In keeping with the town’s recreation goals as recorded in
Acton 2020
and the Open Space and Recreation Plan, a fully accessible playground is greatly needed and desired by the community.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR INVOLVEMENT?
There are many opportunities for donating, including general philanthropic gifts to the overall project as well as sponsorship of playground equipment where institutions will receive permanent recognition of their gift. We have also discussed the possibility of a Community Build, which would allow for volunteering opportunities. No information on specific dates and times has been provided yet, but we will keep you informed should a Community Build be pursued.
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY BUILD?
In 1996, Jones was installed by a community build; where residents and businesses of the community come to the site and put the playground together under the guidance of a Site Project Manager. Building a playground this way greatly reduces the cost of installing a playground. It does take a lot of volunteers to put together a community build (100+ people). Are you or your business interested in giving back to the community? Please take our survey below so we have an idea of how many people we have in this community project.
WHAT DOES THE TIMELINE LOOK LIKE?
● November 2019 - February 2020: Fundraising campaign continues
● March/April 2020: Final securement of donations, grants, and sponsorships
● April 2020: Fundraising deadline
● May 2020: Procurement of equipment and related materials
● June/July 2020: Installment of playground at Jones Field+
SUMMER 2020 – Grand Opening of New Playground!
WHO CAN YOU CONTACT ABOUT THIS PROJECT?
There are many members of the community involved in the fundraising efforts behind this project:
● Melissa Rier, Acton Recreation Director, can be reached for additional information regarding the playground design and implementation at (978) 929-6640 ext. 0 or
mrier@actonma.gov
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Click here
to read the full (online) article about the Jones Field Playground renovation written by Patty Mahoney, Acton Wicked Local.
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4. UPCOMING PROGRAMS STARTING SOON!
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5. WHO'S PERFORMING IN 2020
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Thank you to our 2020 sponsors as of Jan. 6, 2020
Enterprise Bank
Sechrest & Bloom LLC
Danny's Place Youth Services
Middlesex Savings Bank
Revolution Community Yoga
Concord Teacakes
Roche Brothers
Chelmsford Cultural Council
Westford Cultural Council
Prestigious Tree & Landscaping
Emerson Hospital
Sorrento's Pizza
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6. Stay Tuned for our upcoming e-news...
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- Introducing some of our upcoming Spring-Summer Classes
- Classical Concert Update
- NARA Summer Camp
- NARA Beach Membership
- Information on Valentines Dance Fundraiser for Jones Playground
- Seasonal Help
- Committee Updates
- Fields and Facilities Update
and more..........
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TOWN OF ACTON
Recreation Department
Located at:
50 Audubon Drive, Acton, MA 01720
Mailing Address:
472 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
Office:
978 | 929 | 6640 ext. 0
Fax:
978 | 929 | 6333
E-mail:
recreation@actonma.gov
Website:
www.actonma.gov or actonrec.com
- Melissa Rier: Recreation Director, mrier@actonma.gov
- Maura Haberman: Event & Program Coordinator, mhaberman@actonma.gov
- Mary Lou Repucci: Office Manager, mlrepucci@actonma.gov
NARA Park (lower park area)
25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA 01720
NARA Park (upper park/fields)
75 Quarry Road, Acton, MA 01720
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