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SUMMARY:Playing Across Age Groups
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to play! \nJoin us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nAs students grow and learn new skills\, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels\, ages\, and abilities. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playing-across-age-groups/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T153000
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SUMMARY:Playground Mapping 101
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your playground is prepared for play.\nJoin us as for the first webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore playground mapping. \nRecess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playground-mapping-101/
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SUMMARY:Corporate Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Corporate Kickball is an active employee engagement event that brings together co-workers through tournament play. The day will be full of great food and drinks\, friendly competition\, and of course\, playing kickball. All proceeds from this event support Playworks programming and help bring safe and healthy play to kids across New England. \nWant to help your company walk away with the Championship Trophy? Reach out to Leah Kelly (leah.kelly@playworks.org) to learn more about how to get your company involved.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/corporate-kickball-tournament/
LOCATION:Boston College High School\, 150 Morrissey Blvd\, Boston\, MA\, 02125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T205726Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Paper Scissors Tournament 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of competition\, networking and impact with Boston’s young professionals and see if you have what it takes to walk away as this year’s Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Champion. All proceeds benefit Playworks programming in schools across New England this year\, and help bring safe and healthy play to kids who need it now more than ever.\nLearn more and purchase your tickets here.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/rock-paper-scissors-tournament-2023/
LOCATION:Bell in Hand Tavern\, 45 Union Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230202
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UID:6144-1675209600-1675295999@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Get Groups Engaged Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help.\nJoin us as for webinar 3 of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations .\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore: \n\nUsing play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups\nImplementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs\nInfusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students\n\nLeave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister now\n\nLearn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/get-groups-engaged-through-play/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208
DTSTAMP:20260406T113914
CREATED:20221026T124151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T161132Z
UID:5959-1670371200-1670457599@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Indoor recess doesn’t have to be intimidating.\nJoin us as for webinar 2 of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations .\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess: \n\nIs it really recess?\nAre you getting the most out of your space?\nWho else can get involved?\n\nLeave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside\, the pros and cons of different play spaces\, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.  \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister now\n\nLearn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/3-questions-to-ask-about-your-indoor-recess-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
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CREATED:20220912T134212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T184127Z
UID:5927-1665014400-1665100799@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Big changes start small.\nJoin us as we kick-off The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations .\nDuring the first webinar\, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: \n\nSafety on the Playground\nEffective Systems (play space\, transitions\, equipment\, & visuals)\nEngaged & Empowered Adults & Students\nConflict Resolution\nGames\, games\, games\, games!\n\nLeave this webinar with a better understanding of the value of play and recess\, how to identify and improve your play space\, games that you can deliver right away\, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.  \nWe’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp\, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister now\n\nLearn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/5-ways-to-have-a-great-recess-webinar/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200606
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SUMMARY:Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
DESCRIPTION:We have decided to postpone Let’s Play to a later date. Playworks is mourning and protesting the unjust killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota last week alongside all of you. In consideration of the protests across the country\, and standing firmly alongside the Black community\, we believe that attention in this moment should be focused there. \nWe will announce the new date for the event shortly. Please follow along for updates on this website or on Facebook. \n\nPlayworks will be featuring content throughout the day to promote the benefits of play and showcase the people and organizations that have been instrumental in ensuring kids get to play every day. \nHear about the future of recess from Playworks CEO & Founder Jill Vialet\, join the Playworks community for recess\, bid in a silent auction filled with unique packages\, and more! \nPlayworks has been improving the health and well-being of kids for a generation. We need support to be here for generations to come. Let’s Play together to celebrate this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. \nFollow Playworks on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, Youtube\, and LinkedIn. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/lets-play-for-a-generation-of-impact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T203000
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SUMMARY:Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Where:\nBell in Hand Tavern\n45 Union Street Boston\, MA 02108 \nWhen:\nThursday\, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.\nTournament starts at 7:30 p.m. \nBenefiting Playworks Programs in Boston Public Schools \n$30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament \nFree Appetizers\, Cash Bar\, Silent Auction\, Raffle \nRegister now! \nPlease contact Lizzie Chmura at lizzie.chmura@playworks.org with any questions. \n\nThank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament possible!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/rock-paper-scissors-tournament-3/
LOCATION:Bell in Hand Tavern\, 45 Union Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T120000
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CREATED:20190311T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T225009Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Playworks Falmouth Road Race Team
DESCRIPTION:2019 PLAYWORKS FALMOUTH ROAD RACE TEAM\nPlayworks is thrilled to be an official charity for the Falmouth Road Race. This year the New Balance Falmouth Road Race will celebrate its 46th running\, and the spirit which made the first Falmouth so special is still present. This beautiful 7.1-mile race takes runners along the beautiful coast of Cape Cod. More than 12\,000 runners will gather in Woods Hole for the 2019 race\, including many of the world’s elite\, though the essence of the event remains a fun run. Sponsored by New Balance\, the race is one of the showcase events in distance running and is woven into the fabric of summer on Cape Cod\, like Fourth of July fireworks and Labor Day weekend cookouts. \nWe will have six runners in the race representing Playworks. This team has the goal to raise more than $7\,500 to support our in and out of school youth development play and physical activity programs. If you are interested in running the 2019 Falmouth Road Race on behalf of Playworks\, please complete this application or email Rachel Brandt for more information about our team. \nApply today\nAs a member of the team you will receive:\n\nThe opportunity to support our programming in more than 210 New England elementary schools\nOne-on-one sessions with team participants to customize training programs\nFundraising support throughout the campaign\nLimited-edition New Balance gear and additional incentives\nThe chance to cross the finish line of the historic Falmouth Road Race\n\nAs a member of the team you are expected to:\n\nMake a fundraising commitment of $1\,000 or more\nBe at least 10 years old on race day\nFinish the race in less than two and a half hours\nBe an ambassador of play\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/2019-playworks-falmouth-road-race-team/
LOCATION:Falmouth High School\, 874 Gifford Street\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190614T120000
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SUMMARY:2019 Annual Playworks New England Corporate Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your kicks and join us for the Twelfth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday\, June 14\, 2019. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks New England that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building\, networking\, and fun. This year’s tournament will be held at Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. \nBy participating in Corporate Kickball\, your company can: \n\nIncrease Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team-building opportunity outside the office that is inclusive\, collaborative and fun!\nRaise Visibility: Title sponsors are recognized with logo placement on the Playworks website\, annual report\, newsletter\, and other collateral.\nSupport the Local Community: Money raised from Corporate Kickball sponsorships goes back to Playworks New England to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to Massachusetts public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.\n\nRegister your team today \n  \nCurious what the event looks like? View the 2018 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team\, please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/2019-annual-playworks-new-england-corporate-kickball-tournament/
LOCATION:Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center\, 1350 Tremont Street\,\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20190207T162807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T155141Z
UID:3319-1558168200-1558180800@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Playworks Tenth Annual Run for Recess
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tenth Annual Playworks Run for Recess\, a family-friendly 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday\, May 18. \nRun for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment\, an electronically timed race\, and an awesome gift bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers\, and certificates will be distributed for various age and gender categories. See photos from last year’s event here. \nREGISTER \n\nWhen\nSaturday\, May 18\, 2019 (rain or shine!) \n\nPre-registration and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.\nOne-Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.\n5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.\nRecess 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\nWhere\nFranklin Park Playstead Field\, Playstead Road Roxbury\, MA (Pierpont Rd. cross street) \nWhy\nHave fun and support play and physical activity at 210 schools across New England and run a spring race. \nCost\n$10 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18) \n\nOne entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n$25 Adult Entry Fee (Over 18) \n\nOne entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n$50 Family Fun Pack Fee \n\nFour entries for either the 5K Run for Recess or the One-Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n  \nRun for Recess Presenting Partners
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playworks-tenth-annual-run-for-recess/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Playstead Field\, Playstead Road\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190510T090000
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CREATED:20190102T183859Z
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UID:3092-1557473400-1557478800@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Get In The Game Breakfast\nPlease join us as we celebrate thousands of students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. This event will raise critical funds to support kids in our community. At the breakfast\, we will recognize one individual in the local community for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of youth development as this year’s Gamechanger. By attending\, you’re helping to ensure every child has access to safe and healthy play every day. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. with programming starting promptly at 8 a.m. \nLocation\nUniversity of Massachusetts Club\nOne Beacon Street 32nd Floor\nBoston\, MA 02108 \nSPONSORSHIP FORM \nPresenting Sponsor\n \n \nEvent Sponsor\n \n  \n \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n \n \nHost Committee\nJeffrey Bellows • Amy Kingman • Laura Kurzrok • Charlie Rose • Eric Schwarz
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playworks-new-england-get-in-the-game-breakfast-2019/
LOCATION:University of Massachusetts Club\, One Beacon Street 32nd Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T203000
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SUMMARY:Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Where:\nBell in Hand Tavern\n45 Union Street Boston\, MA 02108 \nWhen:\nThursday\, November 8th at 6:30 p.m.\nTournament starts at 7:30 p.m. \nBenefiting the 2018 Playworks Girl’s Basketball League for 30 high-need Massachusetts schools \n$30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament \nFree Appetizers\, Cash Bar\, Silent Auction\, Raffle \n\nPURCHASE TICKET \nPlease contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org with any questions. \n\nThank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament possible!\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/rock-paper-scissors-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Bell in Hand Tavern\, 45 Union Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T163000
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CREATED:20171024T203038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T201942Z
UID:1400-1528461000-1528475400@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Join us for the Eleventh Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your kicks and join us for the Eleventh Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday\, June 8\, 2018.\nCorporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks New England that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building\, networking\, and fun. This year’s tournament will be held at Harvard Stadium’s Cumnock Fields. \nBy participating in Corporate Kickball\, your company can:\n– Increase Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team-building opportunity outside the office that is inclusive\, collaborative\, and fun!\n– Raise Visibility: Title sponsors are recognized with logo placement on the Playworks website\, annual report\, newsletter\, and other collateral.\n– Support the Local Community: Money raised from Corporate Kickball sponsorships goes back to Playworks New England to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to New England public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible. \nSign Up \nHome Run Hero Sponsor \nBoloco \nNew Balance Foundation \nNutter Law \nRed Rubber Baller Participant Sponsor \nAtlantic Retail Invesments \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts \nBoston Business Journal \nBoston Children’s Hospital – Sports Medicine Division \nBrown Brothers Harriman \nCarbonite \nCorderman & Company \nEastern Benefits Group \nEverQuote \nFidelity Investments \nGenscape \nGoulston & Storrs \nGreat American Group \nHealth Management Resources \nJohn Hancock \nNew Profit \nNortheastern University \nRSM \nThe Boston Foundation \nThe RMR Group \nWE Communications \nWolters Kluwer \nZMags \n\nMultiple sponsorship opportunities are available: \nPresenting Sponsor “Kickball Capital”: $10\,000\n– Two teams of 8-15 players\n– Food\, drink\, and jerseys\n– Logo recognition on jerseys\, Playworks Corporate Kickball certificates\, and event signage\n– Verbal recognition at event\n– Recognition on Playworks social media\, website\, and newsletter\n– Two signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunities. \nPresenting Sponsor “Home Run Hero”: $5\,000 \n– One team of 8-15 players\n– Food\, drink\, and jerseys\n– Logo recognition on jerseys\n– Recognition on Playworks social media\, website\, and newsletter\n– One signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunity \nParticipating Sponsor “Red Rubber Baller”: $1\,500\n– One team of 8-15 players\n– Food\, drink\, and jerseys \nCurious what it looks like? Check out the 2017 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team\, please contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/join-us-eleventh-annual-corporate-kickball-tournament/
LOCATION:Harvard Stadium’s Cumnock Field\, 65 North Harvard Street\, Boston\, 02163\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20180117T191549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T192239Z
UID:1646-1526718600-1526734800@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Playworks Ninth Annual Run for Recess
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ninth Annual Playworks Run for Recess\, a family-friendly 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday\, May 19. \nRun for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment\, an electronically timed race\, and an awesome gift bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers\, and certificates will be distributed for various age and gender categories. \n\n\nWhen\nSaturday\, May 19\, 2018 (rain or shine!) \n\nPre-registration and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.\nOne-Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.\n5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.\nRecess 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\nWhere\nFranklin Park Playstead Field\, Playstead Road Roxbury\, MA (Pierpont Rd. cross street) \nWhy\nHave fun and support play and physical activity at 140 schools across New England and run a spring race. \nCost\n$10 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18) \n\nOne entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n$25 Adult Entry Fee (Over 18) \n\nOne entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One-Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n$50 Family Fun Pack Fee \n\nFour entries for either the 5K Run for Recess or the One-Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners who are pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n  \nRun for Recess Presenting Partners\n \n  \n  \nSince 1981\, the New Balance Foundation has served a deeply held mission: to support charitable organizations whose humanitarian efforts work for the betterment of our children and communities. The heart of the focus of the Foundation is the prevention of childhood obesity. \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playworks-9th-annual-run-recess/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Playstead Field\, Playstead Road\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180504T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20180125T191216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T150824Z
UID:1707-1525419000-1525424400@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast 2018
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Get In The Game Breakfast\nPlease join us as we celebrate thousands of students having access to safe and healthy play everyday. This event will raise critical funds to support kids in our community. At the breakfast\, we will recognize one individual in the local community for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of youth development as this year’s Gamechanger. By attending\, you’re helping to ensure every child has access to safe and healthy play every day. \nLocation\nLenox Hotel\n61 Exeter Street at Boylston\nBoston\, MA 02116 \nSPONSORSHIP FORM \n  \nPresenting Sponsor\n \n  \nEvent Sponsor\n \n \nHost Committee\nChris Anderson – Melissa Cording – Lacey Cumming – Kelly Gaule –  Neil Jacobs – Tani Marinovich – Bill Nigreen – \nKenneth Nolan –  Marina Noreck – Jennifer O’Brien – Carissa Prosnitz – \nJulia Sayles – Charlotte Svirsky – Jane Webster
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playworks-new-england-get-game-breakfast-2018/
LOCATION:Lenox Hotel\, 61 Exeter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180417
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20171006T215549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T213204Z
UID:1344-1523836800-1523923199@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:2018 Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team
DESCRIPTION:2018 PLAYWORKS RUN FOR RECESS BOSTON MARATHON TEAM\nPlayworks is thrilled to be an official charity of the John Hancock Non-Profit Partner Boston Marathon Program. Over the past five years\, our runners have collectively raised $415\,000 to support our in- and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity programs. If you are interested in running the Boston Marathon on behalf of Playworks\, please fill out an interest form here to receive an application or more information about our team. \n  \nSign Up \n  \nAs a member of the team you will receive:\n\nThe opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 120 New England elementary schools\nMarathon training info sessions and monthly group runs with four-time Boston Marathon runner and full-time running coach\nOne-on-one sessions with team participants to customize training programs\nFundraising support throughout the campaign\nSpecial team dinners and happy hour events\nLimited-edition New Balance gear and additional incentives\nThe chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history with 60\,000 Playworks students cheering you on\n\nAs a member of the team you are expected to:\n\nMake a fundraising commitment of $7\,500 or more\nAttend team training runs and info sessions (if local)\nBe at least 18 years old on race day\nFinish the race in less than six hours\nBe an ambassador of play\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Karleen Herbst at karleen.herbst@playworks.org. To join the Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team for the 2018 Boston Marathon\, fill out this brief form and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game. \n\nThe John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program offers local organizations the opportunity to secure invitational entries into the race. These entries provide a significant fundraising opportunity and important exposure for these nonprofits. In 2016\, over a thousand John Hancock sponsored nonprofit runners\, including 175 John Hancock and Manulife employees and clients\, raised $10.6 million for 180 local charities\, and Pathways to Education Canada. Learn more about the John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/2018-playworks-run-recess-boston-marathon-team/
LOCATION:777 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20171012T174633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T191807Z
UID:1364-1510857000-1510864200@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Where:\nBack Bay Social Club\n867 Boylston St Boston\, MA 02199 \nWhen:\nThursday\, November 16th at 6:30 p.m.\nTournament starts at 7:30 p.m. \nBenefiting the 2017 Playworks Girl’s Basketball League for 27 high-need Massachusetts schools \n$30 Donation Covers: Entry into Bar & Rock Paper Scissors Tournament \nFree Appetizers\, Cash Bar\, Silent Auction\, Raffle \n\nPlease contact Rachel Brandt at rachel.brandt@playworks.org with any questions. \n\nThank you to our generous event sponsors for making the Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament possible!\n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/rock-paper-scissors-tournament/
LOCATION:Back Bay Social Club\, 867 Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02199\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20171004T214351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T164202Z
UID:1318-1510072200-1510687800@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:#RecessRocksinRI Playshop 2017
DESCRIPTION:Want to become part of #RecessRocksinRI? Interested in learning strategies to improve recess at your school? Looking for tools and tips to increase play and physical activity in your program? \nJoin Playworks\, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition\, for our annual Playshop\, a three-hour professional development workshop focused on the power of play. And this year there are two opportunities for you to attend. The Playshops will equip you with: \n\nTangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately\nAn inspired understanding of how recess\, play\, and physical activity can positively impact school climate\nA powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges\n\nParticipation in this training will make your school eligible to join #RecessRocksinRI. For more information contact Jill Barry at jill.barry@playworks.org. \n  \n  Option 1\n    Date:\nTuesday\, November 7\, 2017 \n   Time:\n4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \n  Where:\nPotter-Burns Elementary School\n973 Newport Avenue\nPawtucket\, RI 02861 \n Register for 11/7 \n  Option 2\n    Date:\nTuesday\, November 14\, 2017 \n    Time:\n4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \n    Where:\nFrenchtown Elementary School\n1100 Frenchtown Road\nEast Greenwich\, RI 02128 \nRegister for 11/14 \n  \nTickets are required in order to register for the event. However\, thanks to the generosity of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island\, this event is free of charge. We look forward to getting your school in the game! \nTo learn more about Playworks programs\, visit www.playworks.org/training
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/recessrocksinri-playshop-2017/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T131500
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T212433Z
UID:655-1507122900-1507122900@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:The 2017 Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team
DESCRIPTION:As of now\, the 2017 Playworks Run for Recess team is filled. Learn more about our team below:\nLauren Simonelli \nMarta McAlister \nJordan Vojta \nMark Adamiak \nJulie LaFleur \nVictoria Kay \n\nTHE 2017 PLAYWORKS RUN FOR RECESS BOSTON MARATHON TEAM\nPlayworks is thrilled to be an official charity of the John Hancock Non-Profit Partner Boston Marathon Program. Over the past four years\, our runners have collectively raised $350\,000 to support our in- and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity programs. \nAs a member of the team you will receive:\n\nThe opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 75 New England elementary schools\nMarathon training info sessions and monthly group runs with four-time Boston Marathon runner and full-time running coach\nOne-on-one sessions with team participants to customize training programs\nFundraising support throughout the campaign\nSpecial team dinners and happy hour events\nLimited-edition New Balance gear and additional incentives\nThe chance to cross the finish line of the most historic marathon in history with 35\,000 Playworks students cheering you on\n\nAs a member of the team you are expected to:\n\nMake a fundraising commitment of $7\,500 or more\nAttend team training runs and info sessions (if local)\nBe at least 18 years old on race day\nFinish the race in less than six hours\nBe an ambassador of play\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Cheryl Caminti at cheryl.caminiti@playworks.org. To join the Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team for the 2017 Boston Marathon\, fill out this brief form and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game. \n\nThe John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program offers local organizations the opportunity to secure invitational entries into the race. These entries provide a significant fundraising opportunity and important exposure for these nonprofits. In 2016\, over a thousand John Hancock sponsored nonprofit runners\, including 175 John Hancock and Manulife employees and clients\, raised $10.6 million for 180 local charities and Pathways to Education Canada. To learn more about the John Hancock Boston Marathon Non-Profit Program please go here.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/the-2017-playworks-run-for-recess-boston-marathon-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T161500
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T233023Z
UID:661-1497024900-1497024900@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Join us for the Tenth Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to the 20 teams that participated in Playworks’ Corporate Kickball Tournament this year. The event was a resounding success and we could not have done it without all 300 participants in attendance. From awarding the Champion and the Spampion to posing playfully in our photobooth\, we had fun all afternoon. See photos from the 2017 Corporate Kickball tournament here. To learn more about the Corporate Kickball Tournament\, read this Boston Globe article.\nBy participating in Corporate Kickball\, your company can: \n\nIncrease Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team-building opportunity outside the office that is inclusive\, collaborative and fun!\nRaise Visibility: Title sponsors are recognized with logo placement on the Playworks website\, annual report\, newsletter\, and other collateral.\nSupport the Local Community: Money raised from Corporate Kickball sponsorships goes back to Playworks New England to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to New England public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.\n\n  \nMultiple sponsorship opportunities are available; \nPresenting Sponsor “Home Run Hero”:  \n$5\,000  \n\nOne team of 8-15 players\nFood\, drink\, and jerseys\nLogo recognition on jerseys\nRecognition on Playworks social media\, website and newsletter\nOne signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunity\n\nParticipating Sponsor “Red Rubber Baller”:  \n$1\,500 \n\nOne team of 8-15 players\nFood\, drink\, and jerseys\n\n  \nCurious what it looks like? 2015 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team\, please contact Cheryl Caminiti at cheryl.caminiti@playworks.org \n2017 Playworks Corporate Kickball Presenting Sponsors\n \n \nParticipating Teams \nBoston Children’s Sports Medicine Division \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts \nBrown Brothers Harriman \nCarbonite \nCorderman & Company \nDeloitte \nEastern Benefits Group \nEverQuote \nFidelity Investments \nGoulston and Storrs \nHealth Management Resources \nJohn Hancock \nNew Balance \nNew Profit \nNortheastern University Professional Advancement Network \nNutter \nStantec \nThe Boston Foundation \nWE Communications \nWolters Kluwer \n  \nIn-Kind Donation Partners \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/join-us-for-the-tenth-annual-corporate-kickball-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T144500
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T193111Z
UID:658-1495291500-1495291500@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual Playworks Run for Recess
DESCRIPTION:From enjoying the wonderful weather and giving out high-fives at the finish line to posing playfully in our photo booth\, our 750 enthusiastic guests were having fun all morning. Please enjoy these photos from the unforgettable event. See official runtimes here. We hope to see you next year at the Run for Recess. \n\nJoin us for the eighth annual Playworks Run for Recess\, a family friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday\, May 20th. The Run for Recess offers opportunities for the whole family to get involved at Franklin Park’s world-famous cross-country course adjacent to the zoo! All participants will enjoy a fun family environment\, an electronically timed race\, and an awesome goodie bag. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers\, as well as certificates for all age and gender categories. \nThis year\, we are excited to be partnering with Positive Tracks for the third year running! \nPositive Tracks is a national\, sports-based youth development organization that helps young people get active and give back. Positive Tracks partners with the Run for Recess to help youth participants sweat for good for Playworks New England. \nPositive Tracks Coordinator\, Karleen Herbst\, helps kids raise funds and awareness for Playworks by providing hands-on support\, fundraising tips\, team building tools\, and creative event ideas to help youth find a starting line. \nBest news is: Dollars raised by Playworks Run For Recess participants ages 23 and under are matched by Positive Tracks. It’s double the dollars; double the fitness; double the fun! \n23 or Under? Register now and contact Karleen for help getting started or trouble-shooting along the way. \nPsssssst. . .Don’t forget to talk up your Run For Recess effort and the help from Positive Tracks! Use #positivetracks #playworks #sweatforgood #runforrecess. \n\nWhen\nSaturday\, May 20\, 2017 (rain or shine!) \n\nPre-Registration and Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.\nOne Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.\n5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.\nRecess 12:00pm – 1:00pm\n\nWhere\nFranklin Park Playstead Field\, Playstead Road Roxbury\, MA (Pierpont Rd. cross street) \nWhy\nHave fun and support play and physical activity at 75 schools across New England and run a spring race. \nCost\n$10 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18) \n\nOne Entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n$25 Adult Entry Fee (Over 18) \n\nOne Entry for either the 5K Run for Recess or One Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\n$50 Family Fun Pack Fee \n\n4 Entries for either the 5K Run for Recess or the One Mile Fun Run\nT-shirts for first 400 runners pre-registered (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\nRun for Recess Presenting Partners\n\nPositive Tracks\, a national\, sports-based youth development organization based in Hanover\, NH\, plugs into the Playworks Run For Recess to help youth ages 23 and under sweat for good. Positive Tracks combines philanthropy and athletics to enroll young people – as partners\, participants\, and leaders – in making the world a better place\, starting with themselves. \n  \n \nSince 1981\, the New Balance Foundation has served a deeply held mission: to support charitable organizations whose humanitarian efforts work for the betterment of our children and communities. The heart of the focus of the Foundation is the prevention of childhood obesity. \n \nXFINITY from Comcast provides TV\, high-speed internet\, phone and home security services that work seamlessly together – anytime\, anywhere and on any device. \n \nSocial Boston Sports offers the best sports leagues in Boston. Specifically\, Social Boston Sports provides our community members\, aka SBS-ers\, with an organized way to get involved in coed recreational sports leagues\, events\, and adventure trips throughout Boston. \n\nRun for Recess Partners \n \n\nIn-Kind Partners \nBoston Organics \nFlour Bakery \nJ.P. Licks \nKing’s Bowling \nPurity Organics \nStar Market \nThe Fresh Truck
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/8th-annual-playworks-run-for-recess/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Playstead Field\, Playstead Road\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174937Z
UID:668-1494585000-1494592200@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Playworks New England Get in the Game Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Get in the Game Breakfast 2017 in Boston\nPlayworks will celebrate in Boston on May 12\, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. with our annual breakfast featuring games\, a photo booth\, special guests and more!\nYou’re invited to join in the fun at the annual Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast on Friday\, May 12\, 2017 at the Lenox Hotel in Boston. \nPlayworks Get in the Game Breakfast is our annual event where corporate and civic leaders come together to help accelerate learning and health in elementary schools. We will recognize the Martin Richard Foundation for their continued efforts emphasizing the importance of play for all children as this year’s Game Changer. Funds raised at the event will support the expanding efforts of Playworks to bring the power of play to every child in New England and beyond. For a glimpse of the remarkable scope of our past events\, please see photos below or visit Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast 2016. \nEVENT DETAILS\nMay 12\, 2017\n7:30 A.M.\nLenox Hotel\n61 Exeter Street\nBoston\, MA 02116 \nAgenda includes:\nBreakfast\nExecutive Director Welcome\nTalks\nGamechanger Award\nClosing \n\nSpecial Guests \nJunior Coach Kapone\, William Monroe Trotter Innovation School \nCoach Jaime Lin\, The Eliot K-8 Innovation School \nMichelle Burnett\, Chittick Elementary School \nHonoring  \nMartin Richard Foundation \nEvent Leadership Council  \nAllison Bauer\, Massachusetts Department of Public Health\nJames Burns\, Brown Brothers Harriman\nDave Czesniuk\, Boston Ballet\nChristopher di Bonaventura\, Fidelity Investments\nAidan Donahue\, Fidelity Investments\nValerie Fleishman\, NEHI\nDoug Kangos\, PwC\nJordan Krasnow\, Goulston & Storrs\nJay McQuaide (Board Chair)\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts\nDave Newman\, Strategy Group Inc.\nEd Orazem \, Fidelity Investments\nChristine Weithman\, Health Management Resources\n\nEvent Sponsors \n \nPlayworks New England Sustaining Partners \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Fidelity Investments. Highland Street Foundation. Jane’s Trust. John Hancock. New Balance Foundation. The Boston Foundation. \nFor sponsorship information and to RSVP\, please contact Jonathan Gay at jon.gay@playworks.org. \n\n     
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playworks-new-england-get-in-the-game-breakfast/
LOCATION:Lenox Hotel in Boston\, 61 Exeter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T180043Z
UID:652-1478813400-1478820600@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Help Support Playworks Programming at our Annual FUNdraising Event!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on November 10 for our 9th Annual Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament. \nWe're putting the fun in FUNdraiser on Thursday\, November 10 from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. at the Market Lounge in the Financial District. \nA standard ticket offers complimentary appetizers\, a cash bar\, an awesome silent auction\, and our annual Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament. The standard ticket enters you in the tournament and gives one 4th or 5th grade girl the opportunity to participate in the Playworks Massachusetts Girls' Basketball League for free. \nThe winner of the Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament will receive a team-autographed Boston Celtics basketball. \n \n\nPrizes for Raffle and Silent Auction include\, but are not limited too:\n\nTwo Bruins Tickets for the December 1st game vs. Carolina Hurricanes ($300 Value)\nFour Tickets to Laugh Boston ($100 Value)\nOne Day Pass with gear to Rock Spot Climbing\nCity Wine Tours ($140 Value)\nWachusetts Mountains – Two Community Spirit Lift Tickets ($130 Value)\nLucky Strike After Work Pool Party  ($200 Value)\n\n\nThank you to our generous event partners!\n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/help-support-playworks-programming-at-our-annual-fundraising-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T003000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island PlayShop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition\, Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop\, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming. The PlayShop will equip you with: \n\nTangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately\nAn inspired understanding of how recess\, play\, and physical activity can positively impact school climate\nA powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges\nTraining great for principals\, classroom teachers\, recess staff\, parent volunteers\, and PE teachers.\n\n\nDate:November 3\, 2016 \nTime:4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nWhere:Asa Messer Elementary School1655 Westminster StreetProvidence\, RI 02909 \nCost: FREE! \nAt this time\, tickets are no longer available. Thank you for your interest in our event\, be sure to check out the website for a feature on the results of the Rhode Island PlayShop! \nTickets are required in order to register for the event. However\, thanks to the generosity of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island\, this event is free of charge. \n \nTo learn more about Playworks programs\, visit www.playworks.org/training
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/rhode-island-playshop-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T170000
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SUMMARY:Join us for the Ninth Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your kicks and join us for the Ninth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday\, June 17\, 2016. Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks Massachusetts that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of team building\, networking\, and fun. This year’s tournament will be held at the Roxbury Community College Reggie Lewis Center from 12:00 p.m. (noon) – 4:30 p.m. \nBy participating in Corporate Kickball\, your company can: \n\nIncrease Employee Engagement: Corporate Kickball offers a team-building opportunity outside the office that is inclusive\, collaborative and fun!\nRaise Visibility: Title sponsors are recognized with logo placement on the Playworks website\, annual report\, newsletter\, and other collateral.\nSupport the Local Community: Money raised from Corporate Kickball sponsorships goes back to Playworks Massachusetts to support our efforts to bring safe and inclusive play to Massachusetts public schools. The majority of your sponsorship fee is tax deductible.\n\n  \nMultiple sponsorship opportunities are availble; \nPresenting Sponsor:  \n$5\,000  \n\nOne team of 8-15 players\nFood\, drink and jerseys\nLogo recognition on jerseys\nRecognition on Playworks social media\, website and newsletter\nOne signature Playworks employee volunteer opportunity\n\nParticipating Sponsor:  \n$1\,500 \n\nOne team of 8-15 players\nFood\, drink and jerseys\n\n  \nCurious what it looks like? 2015 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team\, please contact Karleen Herbst at kherbst@playworks.org. \n2016 Playworks Corporate Kickball Presenting Sponsors\n \nParticipating Teams \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts \nBrown Brothers Harriman \nBoston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Division \nClif Bars \nCommonwealth Resources\, Inc. \nCorderman and Company \nDeloitte \nEastern Benefits Group \nFidelity Investments \nHealth Management Resources \nNew Balance \nNew Profit \nNortheastern University College of Professional Studies \nNutter\, McClennen & Fish\, LLP \nThe Boston Foundation \nStaples \nWE Communications \nWells Fargo \n  \nIn-Kind Donation Partners
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/join-us-for-the-ninth-annual-corporate-kickball-tournament/
LOCATION:Roxbury Community College Reggie Lewis Center \, 1350 Tremont St\, Roxbury Crossing\, MA\, 02120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
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UID:643-1466017200-1466028000@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts PlayShop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with United Way's Women in Action Initiative and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts\, Playworks is pleased to offer a North Shore PlayShop\, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess or your physical activity programming! Thank you to our hosts\, Project Adventure\, Inc. The PlayShop will equip you with: \n\n\nTangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately \n\n\nAn inspired understanding of how recess\, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate \n\n\nA powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges \n\n\nThis training is great for principals\, classroom teachers\, recess staff\, parent volunteers and PE teachers! \nWhen:Wednesday\, June 15\, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nWhere:Project Adventure719 Cabot Street Beverly\, MA 01915 \n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/massachusetts-playshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145731Z
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SUMMARY:New Hampshire PlayShop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with New Hampshire Charitable Foundation\, Playworks is pleased to offer our PlayShop\, a three hour experiential workshop designed to empower you to transform your recess! The PlayShop will equip you with: \n\n\nTangible group management and conflict resolution tools that can be implemented immediately \n\n\nAn inspired understanding of how recess\, play and physical activity can positively impact school climate \n\n\nA powerful perspective on the barriers students face when accessing healthy play and how adults can ease those challenges \n\n\nThis training is great for principals\, classroom teachers\, recess staff\, parent volunteers and PE teachers! \nWhen:Monday\, May 23\, 2016 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. \nWhere:Claremont Community Center 152 South Street Claremont\, NH 03743 \n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/new-hampshire-playshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113915
CREATED:20170926T145606Z
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UID:623-1463135400-1463142600@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Playworks Get in the Game Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Playworks Get in the Game 10th Anniversary Breakfast\nCelebration of our 10-year anniversary of energizing education for Playworks students across the Commonwealth \nLast week\, we hosted the Playworks Get in the Game 10th Anniversary Breakfast\, celebrating the many supporters who have helped us reach more than 25\,000 Massachusetts kids over the past ten years. This year\, in celebration of our tenth year anniversary\, we recognized ten game changers who have supported our growth and impact since 2006. From posing playfully in our photo booth to recognizing our ten local Game Changers\, our 150 enthusiastic guests had fun all morning. Principal Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel accepted her game changer award and expressed the importance of Playworks. \nOur ten Game Changers were: \n\nThe Boston Foundation\nBrown Brothers Harriman\nGenteen Lacet Jean-Michel (Playworks BPS principal)\nThe Highland Street Foundation\nLarry Stifler and Mary McFadden\nMax Fripp (former Playworks executive director)\nNew Balance Foundation\nPamela Faricelli (former Playworks coach)\nPlayworks Coach Akeem Flowers and the Mattahunt Elementary Junior Coaches\nThe Social Innovation Forum\n\nFor information about the event please contact jgay@playworks.org. \n      \nThank you to our sponsors who made the Get in the Game Breakfast possible! \nPresenting Sponsor \n \nSilver Event Sponsor \n \n Bronze Event Sponsor \n                 \n         \n\n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playworks-get-in-the-game-breakfast/
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