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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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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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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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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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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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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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CREATED:20180117T191549Z
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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
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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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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
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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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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/
LOCATION:MA
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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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T161500
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T144500
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
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:20260406T131540
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:20260406T131540
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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161104T003000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T180043Z
UID:648-1478208600-1478219400@www.playworks.org
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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T193955Z
UID:619-1466168400-1466182800@www.playworks.org
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:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T180039Z
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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T180037Z
UID:638-1464030000-1464040800@www.playworks.org
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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T150653Z
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/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151105T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151105T171500
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T181316Z
UID:631-1446743700-1446743700@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Rhode Island PlayShop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Healthy School’s Coalition\, 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\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\nTime:\n4:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. \nWhere:\nReservoir Avenue Elementary School\n156 Reservoir Ave.\nProvidence\, RI 02907 \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. \n \nPlease click here for a printable flyer
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/rhode-island-playshop/
LOCATION:Reservoir Avenue Elementary School\, 156 Reservoir Ave\, Providence\, RI\, 02907\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150901T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T180016Z
UID:616-1441098000-1441285200@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Junior Coach Class of 2015 Summer Step Up
DESCRIPTION:We are so proud of the Junior Coach class of 2015 as they move on to middle school and contine to learn\, lead\, and thrive. \nPlease join us in celebrating this transition at our Summer Step Up program for Junior Coaches from Septmber 1-3\, 2015. The program will consist of… \n\nTeam building activities\,\nOne college visit\,\nCommunity service\,\nFun and games\nStudy skills\, and\nMeeting middle school staff and partners.\n\n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/junior-coach-class-of-2015-summer-step-up/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150612T111500
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T161501Z
UID:587-1434107700-1434107700@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Join us for the Eighth Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your kicks and join us for the Eighth Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Fundraiser on Friday\, June 12\, 2015. 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 Harvard Stadium’s Cumnock Fields. \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\nCurious what it looks like? 2014 photo recap. For more information or to enter a team\, please contact Jon Gay at jgay@playworks.org. \n2015 Playworks Corporate Kickball Presenting Sponsors\n         \n \nParticipating Teams\nAmerican Heart Association \nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts \nBoston Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Division \nBrown Brothers Harriman \nCorderman & Company \nEverQuote \nFidelity Investments \nJ. Calnan & Associates \nNew Profit \nNortheastern University College of Professional Studies \nONEin3 Council \nStantec \nThe Boston Foundation \nWaggener Edstrom \n  \nIn-Kind Donation Partners
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/join-us-for-the-eighth-annual-corporate-kickball-tournament/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150509T090000
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Playworks Run for Recess
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the sixth annual Playworks Run for Recess\, a family friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday\, May 9th. 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\, a 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. Sign up today to support Playworks and get active! \nThis year\, we have announced an exciting new partnership with Positive Tracks and funding partner American Heart Association that will double every dollar raised by ages 23 and under through our Run for Recess. How cool is that? Answer: Very Cool! \nPositive Tracks\, a national youth-centric organization that helps young people get active and give back\, also provides tips and tools plus Beyond the Bake Sale fundraising ideas to get your creative juices flowing! The Positive Tracks program also provides youth participants with guidance and help from Playworks’ Positive Tracks Coordinator\, Karleen Herbst\, to help kids turn sweat into gold for Playworks Massachusetts. \n\nThank you for supporting this year’s Playworks Run for Recess presented by New Balance and Positive Tracks. It was a resounding success and we truly appreciate your participation. If you ran in this year’s race here is the link to the results for the 5K.\n\n\nWhen\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2015 (rain or shine!) \n\nPre-Registration and Registration opens at 9 a.m.\n1 Mile Fun Run beings at 10 a.m.\n5K Run for Recess begins at 10:30 a.m.\n\nWhere\nFranklin Park Playstead Field\, 1 Franklin Park Road\, Dorchester\, MA 02121 \nWhy\nHave fun and support play and physical activity at 28 schools across Massachusetts and run a spring race. \nCost\n$25 entry fee \n\nT-shirts for all runners pre-registered by 5/1/2015 (sizes not guaranteed)\nAll proceeds support Playworks programming\n\nRun for Recess Presenting Partners\n \nPositive Tracks helps Generation Next (our students) get active and give back through the power of play. Their support will double every dollar raised by ages 23 and under. \n  \n \nOur presenting sponsor\, New Balance\, helps Playworks students discover their love for movement at this year’s Playworks Run for Recess. \n \nThank you to our local Whole Foods from across greater Boston for providing scholarships to support the health and well-being of Playworks children. \nRun for Recess Event Partners\n \nSign-up and receive a coupon discount to our local running store. \n \nRun the Playworks Run for Recess and enjoy some refreshing ice cream after the race. Thank you to our generous neighborhood sponsor for the goodie bag stuffers. \n \nFresh fruit and veggies at the finish line for all participants! \n \nRefreshing water at the finish line. \n \n\nFor more information\, please contact: Marcus Johnson at mjohnson@playworks.org \n\nAbout Playworks\nWe believe in the power of play to bring out the best in kids. Playworks Massachusetts supports health and learning for 25\,000 elementary students at 40 low-income schools by providing safe\, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity at recess and throughout the entire school day. Playworks facilitates and inspires safe\, healthy play through two complementary strategies which together have the potential to reach every elementary school child in the U.S. Our first strategy is direct service\, which places a full-time Playworks coach in low-income elementary schools. Our second strategy is Playworks Training. Through Training\, we provide expert professional development to adult educators at any and all elementary schools that wish to duplicate our model\, regardless of geographic location or demographics.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/6th-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:20150420T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150420T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
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SUMMARY:Join the 2015 Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team!
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about promoting the power of play? Do you want to run one of the most prestigious marathons in the world? \nJOIN THE 2015 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 $250\,000 to support our in- and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity program! We are currently accepting applications for our 2015 Boston Marathon team with hopes that one day\, every child in America will have access to safe\, healthy play. \nAs a member of the team you will receive:\n\nThe opportunity to adopt and run for one of our 28 Massachusetts 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 14\,000 Playworks students cheering you on.\n\nAs a member of the team you are expected to:\n\nMake a fundraising commitment of $7\,000 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 6 hours.\nBe an ambassador of play.\n\nTo join the Playworks Run for Recess Boston Marathon Team fill out this brief form and Playworks will be in touch to get you in the game: \n\n \n\nUPDATE: As of December 1\, 2014\, we have recruited a complete team of runners for the 2015 Playworks Boston Marathon Team. However\, we appreciate your interest in our marathon team and our work in the community. If you would like to submit an interest form to be considered for the wait list\, please complete "register now" information and we will be in touch regarding the process.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/join-the-2015-playworks-run-for-recess-boston-marathon-team/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T175959Z
UID:613-1418914800-1418925600@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:The PlayShop comes to Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks' teachings but haven't be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you. \nPlayworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to the Massachusetts area. This unique three hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers\, teachers\, administrators\, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks' proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks' Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools\, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students. \nWe are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun\, dynamic professional development to the Greater Massachusetts area on Thursday\, December 18\, 2014. Click on the button below for details. \n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/the-playshop-comes-to-massachusetts/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T175955Z
UID:607-1415880900-1415894400@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Help Support the Playworks Massachusetts Basketball League!
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us on November 13th for our 7th Annual Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament \nWe're putting the FUN in FUNdraiser Thursday\, November 13th\, 6:30 – 8:30 pmat Dillon's Bar on Boylston Street near the Convention Center. \nJoin us for complimentary appetizers\, an awesome silent auction\, and our annual Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament. Your $30 donation enters you in the tournament and allows one 4th/5th grade girl to participate in the Playworks Massachusetts Girls' Basketball League for FREE!! \nThe winner of the Rock\, Paper Scissors Tournament will receive 4 Tickets to a Boston Celtics game in December! \n  \n\nNew\, incredible prizes available to win!\n– 4 Red Sox Loge Box Tickets & Tour of Media Broadcast Booth at Fenway Park \n– 2 Bruins Tickets \n-Gift Certificate for brunch at Mooo Restaurant \n– Misfit Shine Activity Band \n-Reuling Vineyard Wine Basket \n-Jillian's Lucky Strike After Work Pool Party \n– $100 Gift Certificate to Grill 23 \n– Limited Edition L.L. Bean Tote Bag made from Red Sox Tarp \n– 10 Classes to FlyWheel \n– FitBit One Tracking Device \n– Two tickets to Paint Bar \n– Two Ski Lift Tickets to Wachusetts Mountain \n– $30 Gift Certificate to Warehouse Bar & Grill \n\nThank you to our generous event partners and supporters of our Girls Baketball Leagues!\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/help-support-the-playworks-massachusetts-basketball-league/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140531T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T165417Z
UID:604-1401526800-1401539400@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:PlayShop New England: a workshop for adults who work with youth
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how to use play to bring out the best in every kid? Have you heard of Playworks but want to sample our style to see if we are a match for you? Do you want to benefit from Playworks’ teachings but haven’t be able to organize a larger professional development training? The PlayShop is for you. \nPlayworks is excited to bring the PlayShop to New England. This unique three hour professional development workshop is designed to give youth workers\, teachers\, administrators\, parent volunteers and after-school staff a chance to experience Playworks’ proven method of using play to bring out the best in every child. This event is run by a certified Playworks’ Trainer who will teach attendees basic tools\, activities and tricks to facilitate play among students. \nWe are offering this amazing opportunity to for fun\, dynamic professional development in the Worcester area on Saturday\, May 31\, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lunch will be provided to attendees after the workshop. \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/playshop-new-england-a-workshop-for-adults-who-work-with-youth/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T131540
CREATED:20170926T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T175934Z
UID:584-1383847200-1383854400@www.playworks.org
SUMMARY:Help Support the Basketball League!
DESCRIPTION:We're putting the FUN in FUNdraiser Thursday\, November 7th\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Stadium Bar on State Street near Faneuil Hall.  \nJoin us for complimentary appetizers\, an awesome silent auction\, and our annual Rock\, Paper\, Scissors Tournament. Your $25 donation enters you in the tournament and allows one 4th/5th grade girl to participate in the Playworks Massachusetts Girls' Basketball League for FREE!!  \nThe winner of the Rock\, Paper Scissors Tournament will receive two tickets to a Boston Celtics AND an autographed basketball!  \nREGISTER HERE! \nHere are just a few of our fabulous prizes:  \nBoston Night Out Gift Basket Health and Wellness Gift Basket Wine Basket 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/new-england/event/help-support-the-basketball-league/
LOCATION:MA
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