Community Events
MEET BASEBALL LEGEND JOE CASTIGLIONE! – On Thursday May 9th at 7pm the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library will welcome legendary Red Sox Announcer Joe Castiglione for an evening of stories from his distinguished career. In recognition of his exceptional work as the voice of the Boston Red Sox for 41 years, Mr. Castiglione will receive the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting from the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Come meet one of Marshfield's most famous citizens and hear highlights from his amazing career! Details may be found at the Friends' webpage. Admittance is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted.
SPRING BOOK SALE AT THE VENTRESS LIBRARY! – The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library will hold a book sale at the library on Saturday April 27th from 10am - 2pm and Sunday April 28th from 10am - 12 noon. Members of the Friends are invited to a special preview hour on Saturday from 9am-10am. Membership applications will be available at the door or in advance at the library. An incredible selection of fiction, biographies, history, cookbooks, and DVDs will be sold for $1 each, with children's books priced even lower at 2/$1! All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information please see the Friends' webpage or call the library at 781-834-5535.
All seating is assigned. Tickets can be purchased online through ShowTix4U or at the door. (Please note, door sales are cash/check only.)
The Story: The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
Young Writers Program runs on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, beginning on January 10th. If your child was in the fall 2023 program, they are not eligible for this session. One caregiver per child is required to participate in a fifteen minute information session at the start of the first week.
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Being entertained by these young people is a perfect way to celebrate the Holiday Season. They bring immeasurable joy to all who attend. A delicious luncheon tea follows the performance. All are welcome! The Community League
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Please join the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an important presentation
“Basic Rights - Evaluation and Eligibility for IEPs”
Where: Zoom - Click here to register, a meeting link will be emailed to you
When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Presented by: Federation for Children with Special Needs
This event is open to ALL parents/caregivers. It is sponsored by the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). The presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. It will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and the parent's procedural due process rights for resolving disputes.
Sign up: Please sign up via the Zoom registration link:
https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIode-orT8vHNNkEjr9tVnSTUCcEeCAsy79
Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator, Kristin LaRose, within 24 hours of the presentation.
Should you have additional questions you may email SEPAC at mpsdsepac@gmail.com
Click HERE to visit the SEPAC website for information on all our presentations and additional resources. www.mpsdsepac.weebly.com
Navigating Aspen & Canvas for Parents and Caregivers
Please join the Marshfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for an interactive tutorial designed to benefit all parents and caregivers in Marshfield.
What: Navigating Aspen & Canvas for Parents and Caregivers
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Where: Presentation Center at Marshfield High School (Enter through the gym/auditorium doors and follow signs)
Who: For Parents and Caregivers (not students)
This will be an in-person, Bring-Your-Own Laptop*, interactive event. We will begin with a short presentation then will proceed with an interactive session on the computers to help everyone navigate Aspen and Canvas. These platforms are used more extensively and differently as the students progress through the grades so this will also help you prepare for those moving up to a new school.
* Aspen Accounts: Please verify that you have a working Aspen login prior to the event. If you need assistance, email Aspen@mpsd.org by October 16th to request your login information. A limited number of Chromebooks will be available to borrow.
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This event is sponsored by Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). All of our events are open to everyone and this presentation in particular will prove helpful to all parents and caregivers throughout the district. We hope you can make it.
Click here to visit the SEPAC website which lists all our events this school year, provides resources, and information related to special education, testing, IEPs, neuro-divergent learners, and much more.
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Join the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library for Annual Trivia Night with the Friends! at Haddad's Ocean Cafe on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Players will enjoy a rousing evening of trivia challenges, dining, music, raffles, and cash prizes! Tickets include a casual buffet dinner with complimentary delectable desserts and a cash bar, and may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-with-friends-tickets-692928165797 or at the Ventress Memorial Library. All proceeds directly benefit the Ventress Memorial Library. For more information email friendsoftheventress@gmail.com, visit their webpage, or call the library at (781) 834-5535.
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