 |
|
Roller Coasters, Sugar Crystals, Icebergs and More: School Age Kids Discover How Much Fun Science Can Be
Sean, Kasie, and Kourtney Corcoran; Joelle Holder; Lauren Thompson; and Dakarie Murrell show off the working roller coaster they built for the Cambridge Science Festival.
School age kids have been busy getting ready for and presenting their creations at the Cambridge Science Festival presented by the MIT Museum. Displays and presentations could be found at locations all over the city last week. East End House school age kids did their part to make the festival a success. Students in the Motion and Design class learned how physics makes their favorite amusement park rides possible. As one student explained, "the roller coaster car uses potential energy to go up the track and then the energy it built up to come down." They created scale models of a roller coaster, carousel, and pirate ship ride to show off at the Festival. The kids had a blast and as the youngest member of the team said, "it was fun designing big projects and showing them to everybody." Kids in the Experiments Gone Wild class explored the mystery in the ordinary. They found out how air pressure can measure strength, what makes sugar crystals grow, why an egg floats in salt water, and how water density impacts icebergs. They shared all their new knowledge with hundreds at the Science Festival.
School Age students stretched their imaginations in the Be Curious Challenge, an extension of the Science Festival. Kids created pictures and presentations on things that intrigue them. Their curiosity and hard work was celebrated at the Curiosity Brunch on May 4th.
While many were relaxing this April school vacation, the School Age kids at East End House were off exploring their neighborhood. They visited Draper Lab where they experienced how science is used in all aspects of our lives. A visit to the Computer Clubhouse at the Museum of Science allowed the kids to expand their knowledge of technology.
|
|
What are Kids in Your Neighborhood up to This Summer? Science, Sports, Swimming, Art and Much More at East End House
 Your kids can be a part of the excitement and learning this summer. Summer Fun is now enrolling kids ages 5-14 for a summer filled with art, science experiments, music, games, and lots more. Spots are filling up fast so sign up your child today. For more information contact Chrissy at 617-876-4444 or
School Age kids having a blast at the pool
You can help a child have a summer filled with fun and learning. Just $150 will send a child, whose family could not otherwise afford it, to camp this summer. They will spend their days swimming, playing sports, conducting science experiments, participating in dance classes and so much more! Give a child a fantastic summer and their working parents peace of mind with the knowledge their children are safe and learning. You can donate by calling 617-876-4444, sending a check to: East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 or online at
http://eastendhouse.org/news.html.
|
|
How Did an Evening of Fabulous Food, Spectacular Wine, and an Exciting Auction Make a Difference in Your Community? Cooking for a Cause Raised Over $400,000 for East End House!
Thanks to the generosity of the chefs, vendors, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests, this year's Cooking for a Cause was a tremendous success! Guests were dazzled by dishes from some of the most celebrated chefs in Cambridge and Boston. An offering of eclectic wines added the perfect complement to the cuisine while signature cocktails presented by mixologists were a delightful way to start off or end  the night. Guests took a break from the food and drinks long enough to bid on the many interesting and unique auction items. Thanks to the enthusiasm of bidders and emcee Billy Costa, more money than ever was raised to support childcare, school age, nutrition, and community outreach programs in your neighborhood. Thank you to all who supported Cooking for a Cause. Special thanks to our chefs, vendors, and sponsors listed below. This important event would not have possible without you.
Culinary Co-Chair Chris Schlesinger, East End House CEO Michael Delia, NECN's Billy Costa, Wine Chair Geoffrey Fallon & Culinary Co-Chair Dante de Magistris
Event Sponsors: Alexandria Real Estate Equities; Amgen, Inc.; Cleveland Design; Mirant; East Cambridge Savings Bank; Longwood Events; Webster Printing & Mailing; CambridgeSide Galleria; Clark, Hunt & Embry; Jones Lang LaSalle; Novartis Institutes of BioMedical Research; Your Storys Marketing Video & Production; Grace Construction Products; The Beal Companies, LLC; BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.; Citizens Bank Foundation; Mahoney's Garden Centers; Mintz Levin; Seaport Graphics; Archstone; Arrowstreet; Harvard University; Community Newspaper Company; and The Improper Bostonian.
Chefs: Chis Schlesinger, Co-Culinary Chair, East Coast Grill; Dante de Magistris, Co-Culinary Chair, dante; Geoffrey Fallon, Wine Chair, Les Zygomates; Jody Adams, Rialto; Tom Berry, Temple Bar; Jamie Bissonnette, KO Prime; Steve Brand, Upstairs on the Square; Eric Brennan, Excelsior; Andy Husbands, Tremont 647 & Sister Sorel; Barbara Lynch, No. 9 Park; Tony Maws, Craigie Street Bistrot; Connal McCullough, Les Zygomates; Jay Murray, Grill 23 & Bar; Paul O'Connell, Chez Henri; Marc Orfaly, Pigalle & Marco; and Anthony Susi, Sage
Vendors: Kickass Cupcakes; Dancing Deer Baking Co.; Petsi Pies; Taza Chocolate; Armeno Coffee Roasters; Fiji Water, Pepsi; Cisco Brewers; J. Lohr Winery; Marina Cvetic; Masciarelli Wine; O2 Pacific Wine Importer; Sam Adams; Triple Eight Distillery; Villa Gemma; Westport Rivers Winery; and ZYR Vodka
Mixologists: Jackson Cannon, Eastern Standard; John Gertsen, No.9 Park; Misty Kalkofen, Green Street; and Stephen Shellenberger, dante
Thank you to all our chefs, vendors, mixologists, sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters!
|
East End House Receives Funds to Expand Access and Services to Children with Special Needs & Their Families
Thanks to a generous grant from the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation, we are expanding our capacity to better serve all the kids and families in your community. "East End House has always made every effort possible to accommodate children with all types of needs. This grant gives us added resources to develop targeted curriculum and reach out to families with more complex needs," said East End House President and CEO, Michael Delia. Keep your eye out for parent and community workshops and expanded programs for toddler, pre-school and school age kids.
|
Middle School Students Become Part of the Solution to Hunger in Your Community: Hunger Service Learning Program Hits the Mark
A group of 13 seventh grade boys from the Cambridge Community Charter School spend an afternoon every week learning about the root causes of hunger and making a difference in their neighborhood. Emily Bullen, the Director of Community Programs at East End House, along with volunteer Ross Lohr, work closely with teachers at the Charter School in developing a curriculum that engages the kids and encourages them to think creatively about causes of and solutions to hunger in their community and worldwide. The class spends time in the classroom engaging in activity based learning around nutrition, family food budgeting, and food distribution. Games like the Price is Right, where kids guess the cost of common foods and discuss how a family on a limited income could afford to buy food and other necessities, make the issues relevant. Twice a month students put the theories to action at East End House where they spend their time working to reduce hunger in Cambridge. East End House has partnered with organizations whose consumers struggle to put food on the table. The middle schoolers bag and distribute groceries to consumers from these agencies giving families much needed nutritious food. The combination of hands-on community service and classroom learning gives the kids unique insights into the causes, consequences, and solutions to hunger on both the community and global level. Students will show off what they learned and how it can be applied when they present their final projects on June 12th. Students were split into two groups and each group has been designing a method to combat hunger on the local or global level. Look for coverage of this event and the kids' project designs in an upcoming East End House newsletter!
|
|
Seniors Experience the Tempest Up Close: Shakespearean Actor's Group Performs and Teaches at the Free Farmer's Market
The Shakespeare Actors Group transformed March's Free Farmer's Market at Miller's River Apartments into a Shakespearean playhouse. The group performed scenes from the Tempest to residents on hand to pick up nutritious foods and enjoy some entertainment. Since Shakespeare takes more than a day to appreciate, the group held 4 workshops throughout the month. Seniors discussed the meaning behind the actions of characters and the secret to making their favorite scenes come to life on stage. The Free Farmer's Market is designed to give low-income, often isolated, residents access to nutritious food, including fresh produce, meats, and cheese, but also opportunities to socialize with their neighbors.
|
|
A Team from East End House Trekked Across Greater Boston to Support Hunger Relief Programs in Your Community
A group of 15 volunteers, consumers and staff from East End House braved the rain on Sunday to participate in the Walk for Hunger. The walk route covers 20 miles and winds through 5 towns. All fund raised go to support Project Bread, which provides grant money to over 100 food pantries in Massachusetts, including East End House's Emergency Food Program. According to Emily Bullen, the Director of Community  Programs at East End House, "a weakening economy and rising gas prices make focusing on hunger in our own communities important. The Walk for Hunger is a public display of the impact a group of committed people can have in helping to combat hunger." Thank you to all you walked and donated! East End House team at the start of the walk
|
|
East End House is Looking for Energetic, Dedicated, and Talented Staff
We are looking for new staff dedicated to our mission of providing quality programs to all members of our community. If you have the skills and passion, send us your resume. We are currently recruiting for the following job openings:
|
Save the Dates and Community Programs
Do you have a child under 5 years old or are you expecting a baby? Come to East End House Tuesday, May 13 from 10am-12pm to see if you are eligible for WIC. If you qualify you will receive baby supplies and nutritious foods for you and your family. Please bring identification for you and your kids, current height and weights for your kids and proof of income. For more information contact Emily at 617-876-4444 or emily@eastendhouse.org.
East End House, in conjunction with the Cambridge Police Department, will host a neighborhood-wide East Cambridge Policing and Crime Prevention Meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at 7p.m. The Cambridge Police Department will lead a discussion on cyber crimes and identity theft. A light supper and refreshments will be served. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at 617-876-4444 or emily@eastendhouse.org
The East Cambridge Planning Team will meet Wednesday, May 14th and Wednesday, May 28th at 7p.m. at East End House. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca at 617-876-4444 or
rebecca@eastendhouse.org.
Are you looking for a fun, interactive, and educational morning for you and your 0-5 year old? Do you want to share ideas and stories with other parents? East End House playgroups may be for you! They are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30am at East End House. You do not need to sign-up, just drop by and the enjoy the activities and a light snack. All with children under the age of 5 are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dan at 617-876-4444 or dan@eastendhouse.org.
|
|
Let us know what services and programs you would like to see at East End House. Please e-mail your suggestions to rebecca@eastendhouse.org. Thank you in advance for your input and feedback.
For more information about East End House, please visit our web site at www.eastendhouse.org.
|
|
