MPS Virtual Backpack
April 2024
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Grace + Grit 5K
Please join us for the third annual Grace+Grit 5K which is being held on Saturday, May 18th at the Glover School. This race is held in honor of Katie Crowell, Glover’s past PTO president, who was an amazing member of our community.
Visit https://racewire.com/register.php?id=14048 for additional information.
MNLL- Challenger Division
Registration is open for the Challenger Division of Milton National Little League. Challenger Baseball is for children and young adults ages 5-21 with physical and intellectual limitations. It is a 6 game season, once a week in town and with a tournament that other towns participate in. Registration is open at https://www.miltonnationalll.com/page/show/6793049-spring-registration
Brookwood Farms Seedling Sale
Hello Farm friends!
We are so excited to have an official date for the Annual Seedling Sale! This year, it will take place on Mother's Day weekend, May 11th and May 12th. We will have a plethora of seedling varieties and extra farm goodies. Stay tuned for an official seedling list announcement in a few weeks so you can plan and secure all your favorite seedlings!
Don't forget, we still have CSA shares available! Ready to dive into new veggie varieties, get outside, and eat fresh? We still have shares available in all categories! Try out a summer veggie share for our longest season and taste the best veggies that summer offers. Try a fall fruit share for new apple varieties and experiment with your favorite fall recipes. How about fresh local eggs to round out your trip to the CSA tent? Read more about our policies, schedule, and what to expect outlined on our CSA page on the website.
Call for Teen Artists: Milton Art Center
Like It or Not: The Milton Art Center invites teens to contribute a work of art for a gallery exhibit that examines the impact of social media on your life. How has social media impacted your self-esteem, body image, confidence, mood, friendships, mental health, self-perception? From the pressure of validation to the complexities of identity in this digital age, we welcome art that explores the decision making each teen makes when interacting with social media.
- Show Dates: May 3-June 1, 2024
- Opening Reception, May 3, 6-9pm
- Intake: Saturday, April 20, 10am-Noon, or Friday, April 26, 4-6pm
- Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 6-9pm
- Pick up: Friday, May 31, 4-6pm, Saturday, June 1, 10-Noon
The reception will also feature local teen music performances, refreshments. For submission guidelines go to: https://miltonartcenter.org/gallery334/. Questions: info@miltonartcenter.org
Milton Art Center 2024 Summer Art Camp
Empower your young artist this summer with arts programming starting June 24th to August 27th. Each week has themed program choices of painting, sculpture, clay, world-building, mixed media, and more. Separate developmental classes for ages 4-5 and ages 6-12, taught by experienced, teaching artists. Artmaking plays a vital role in supporting children’s mental health and well-being by strengthening their creative expression. Sign up today at: https://miltonartcenter.org/mac-kids-summer-art-camps/
Milton Public Library
The Milton Public Library’s calendar of April programs for kids can be found below. Plan ahead and take a look at the May calendar as well.
- Sign up today for our Spring into Reading Challenge! Visit Beanstack at miltonlibrary.beanstack.org to register and keep track of your reading. The challenge will run through May 15.
- Celebrate Star Wars Day at the May the Fourth Be With You Party on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 PM! Drop in anytime during the hour to celebrate your favorite media franchise.
To learn more and to register for programs for kids, teens, and adults, please visit the MPL website.