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SUMMARY:Terrific Twos Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 10:30 AM – 12 PM \nWhere: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135 \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/terrific-twos-playgroup-2/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
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CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
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SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T200544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191221Z
UID:10001486-1768298400-1768303800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T200240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191516Z
UID:10001496-1767781800-1767787200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Terrific Twos Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Wednesdays\, 10:30 AM – 12 PM \nWhere: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135 \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/terrific-twos-playgroup-2/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5879-e1758058823417.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001283-1767780000-1767787200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T113000
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CREATED:20260105T200544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191221Z
UID:10001484-1767693600-1767699000@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2-2/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001282-1767175200-1767182400@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001281-1766570400-1766577600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-12-24/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001483-1766484000-1766489400@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-12-23/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001324-1766138400-1766145600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001280-1765965600-1765972800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001482-1765879200-1765884600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001279-1765360800-1765368000@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001481-1765274400-1765279800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001278-1764756000-1764763200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001480-1764669600-1764675000@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001277-1764151200-1764158400@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001479-1764064800-1764070200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001276-1763546400-1763553600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001478-1763460000-1763465400@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001275-1762941600-1762948800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001477-1762855200-1762860600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001476-1762250400-1762255800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250916T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T212329Z
UID:10001171-1761906600-1761910200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:What: A parent-child playgroup with songs\, games\, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish. \nAprenderemos canciones\, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé. \nWhen: Fridays\, 10:30-11:30 AM \nWhere: 640 Washington Street\, Brighton (Outside on the Lawn!) \nWho: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old \nContact: Sandra McCarthy\, smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523. Please register at tfaforms.com/5182289. \nOur amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/outdoor-bilingual-baby-toddler-playgroup-2/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1697-e1758057724887.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250916T215234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T215234Z
UID:10001195-1761820200-1761825600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Preschool Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Thursdays in October\, 10:30 am – 12 pm \nWhere: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135 \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/preschool-playgroup-4/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0029-e1758059511589.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250916T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T214038Z
UID:10001184-1761733800-1761739200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Terrific Twos Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Wednesdays in October\, 10:30 am – 12 pm \nWhere: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center\, 123 Antwerp Street\, Brighton\, MA 02135 \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/terrific-twos-playgroup/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5879-e1758058823417.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001274-1761732000-1761739200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20260105T195704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201138Z
UID:10001475-1761645600-1761651000@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 AM \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup-2/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250916T213537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T214547Z
UID:10001187-1761645600-1761651000@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Ones Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!) \nWhen: Tuesdays in October\, 10 – 11:30 am \nWhere: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave\, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street) \nWhat: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome. \nQuestions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org \nRegistration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/wonderful-ones-playgroup/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_5876-e1758058320335.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Elayne Baskin":MAILTO:ebaskin@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T094712
CREATED:20250916T212329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T212329Z
UID:10001170-1761301800-1761305400@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup
DESCRIPTION:What: A parent-child playgroup with songs\, games\, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish. \nAprenderemos canciones\, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé. \nWhen: Fridays\, 10:30-11:30 AM \nWhere: 640 Washington Street\, Brighton (Outside on the Lawn!) \nWho: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old \nContact: Sandra McCarthy\, smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523. Please register at tfaforms.com/5182289. \nOur amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators\, Elayne and Sandra\, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/outdoor-bilingual-baby-toddler-playgroup-2/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1697-e1758057724887.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR