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Hello, craft aficionados, and welcome to Crafts Zone! This is your portal into a realm where imagination and education intertwine. Our bespoke crafting workshops are designed to engage both your creative flair and your thirst for knowledge. To keep you abreast with the latest trends and techniques in crafting, we've devoted a fifth of our sessions entirely to learning. Prepare yourself for an exciting journey of creating and connecting as these constitute the major portion of our workshops, a staggering 70% to be precise! You'll be offered ample opportunities to convert your innovative concepts into tangible creations and also get to know other art enthusiasts. Embrace the joy of crafting something magnificent along with forging friendships with like-minded individuals. And we certainly can't overlook the aspect of relaxation! Here at Crafts Zone, we set aside 10% of our time to simply unwind and recharge. We fully endorse the therapeutic effects of crafting and are firm believers in the stress-relieving properties of creative expression. So, come and soak in the serene, artistic ambiance. Be sure to keep an eye out for our forthcoming workshops. At Crafts Zone, your creative voyage is just getting started!

If you want to get creative and make something special, Crafty Nest also offers monthly craft nights where you can join fellow crafters for a fun and inspirational evening. Each month brings a new selection of seasonal projects to choose from, from farmhouse-style signs to kitchen decor. With custom colors and lettering, you can make your project truly unique and make it your own. So why not give Crafty Nest a try and get creative!

For more than 100 years, the Guild of St. Agnes has been providing quality care and education to families in Central Massachusetts. Founded in 1913, the Guild is a private, non-profit, educational child care agency that serves approximately 1,600 children at 8 child care sites and 130 licensed family homes. All of its services are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and its Centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The NAEYC accreditation is the premier designation in the United States for identifying high quality child care services. The Guild of St. Agnes is committed to providing quality, educational child care services that meet the needs of each and every child. With a strong focus on developmentally appropriate practices and standards, the Guild helps children to reach their full potential and become lifelong learners. The Guild also strives to provide support and resources to families in the Central Massachusetts area. With a team of experienced educators and staff, the Guild is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.

At Criterion Child Enrichment, we are dedicated to helping young children and their families succeed. Our mission is to provide developmentally appropriate programs and services to support the early development and education of young children and their families. We recognize the strength of the family and its capacity to promote the health and growth of children. To ensure the best possible outcomes, we offer a variety of community-based programs and services, including developmental enrichment groups, child care, early intervention, and newborn home visiting programs. We also prioritize professional development for our staff and other early childhood providers in the area. Each year, we host the Great Beginnings Conference, which is designed to provide advanced professional development and networking opportunities for early childhood professionals. At Criterion Child Enrichment, we are passionate about helping young children and their families thrive. We strive to provide the highest quality programs and services to help ensure that children have the best possible start in life.

At AlphaBEST Education, we understand the importance of family. That’s why our before and after-school programs have been helping families since 2005. With 16 states served and 30,000 students in our care, we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we’ve built among our staff, students, parents, local districts, and surrounding communities. No matter where you are, AlphaBEST Education is here to provide your family with the support and resources they need. We are a family-owned business that values the connections we make as much as the academic outcomes we achieve. Our after-school programs have been helping parents and their children since 2005 and have been making a positive difference in the lives of 30,000 students across 16 states.

. At Mat Monsters Academy, we strive to provide the best martial arts instruction for children, adults and families. Our certified instructors teach a variety of techniques, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, submission grappling, MMA, self-defense and bully prevention. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills to become successful martial artists. Located at 1 Main Street Whitinsville, MA 01588, Mat Monsters Academy offers classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, MMA and more. We also provide private lessons, birthday parties, group seminars and bully prevention seminars. We are proud to offer military, police, fire, student and family discounts. Our instructors are dedicated to helping our students become successful martial artists. We believe that martial arts are a great way to stay physically active, stay safe and learn valuable lessons in discipline and respect.

At Blackstone Valley Recreation Center, families have been having fun and staying fit for over 95 years! Our center is proud to be the number one family fitness and fun recreation center in the area, and we offer memberships to anyone in the community; it doesn’t matter if you’re a resident of Whitinsville or not! At Blackstone Valley Recreation Center, we know that family time is important, and that’s why we offer a wide variety of activities to keep everyone in the family entertained. So whether you’re a fan of swimming, basketball, or just want to stay in shape, you’re sure to find something that you love. For over 95 years, generations of families have been coming to Blackstone Valley Recreation Center for family fun and fitness. And we invite you to come join us too! Our center is open to everyone, so come and check us out!

Parents can help their children become the change-makers of the future by instilling the values of love, empathy, respect, humility, and discipline. Encouraging children to set realistic goals and work together to reach them helps to foster the development of these values and create a better world. It is our responsibility to ensure our children have the tools they need to become the best version of themselves and achieve their dreams.

This website is designed to inform the user of who we are, what we believe in and what we do. The site is constructed to meet the needs of a variety of different users. It provides a broad overview of our organization and, hopefully, improves and increases access to all of our programs and services. South Middlesex Opportunity Council will improve equity, wellness and quality of life for diverse individuals and families by providing advocacy, education, and a wide range of services; building a community of support and inclusion; and creating awareness to combat poverty through partnerships and coalitions with other organizations.