Park & Rec April Vacation Programs

When the kids are out of school this month, Parks & Recreation will be running three programs to keep the kids active and engaged while away from school.

5 Things: 100% Chance of Rain, Sculpture Path, No Meetings at Town Hall

Here’s a look at today’s events.

Forecast for Monday: The National Weather Service based in Taunton calls for showers and thunderstorms, possibly heavy rain.  High near 72. South wind around 8 mph.  Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.  South wind at 5 mph becoming west.   Town Hall: Meetings Library Events:  Community Events: 

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5 Things for the Weekend: Wishes for William, Earth Day and Gala Ticket Sale

Here's a look at the weekend ahead for April 21-22.

Weekend Forecast: Saturday's weather, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind between 5 and 15 mph. Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2 a.m. Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 52. Southwest wind between 3 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday: Showers. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. High near 56. Northeast wind between 6 and 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Night: Showers. The rain …

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Try Zumba for Free at Medfield Parks and Rec on March 20

A free Zumba class will be offered at the Medfield Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday, March 20 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.

Zumba is coming to Medfield Parks and Recreation this month with a free class being offered on Tuesday, March 20. "We have a new Zumba class starting," said Kevin Ryder, program coordinator of Medfield Parks and Recreation. "The instructor is going to run a free class the week before [it starts] to kind of introduce people to it and generate some interest." The free class will be held Tuesday, March 20 from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. in the President's Room of the Pfaff Center. Instructor Meghan Collins will lead the adult fitness class. The regular classes will begin the following week and registration will be ongoing. To register for the seven-week session that begins on March 27, go to www.town.medfield.net and go to 2012 spring programs. Cost …

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Weekend Planner: Theatre, Pasta Fundraiser and a Winter Carnival

Here's a preview of some events taking place in the area this weekend for March 9-11.

The weekend is just around the corner. If the only plans you have is not to stay home because lounging on the couch and watching TV just isn't cutting it anymore, then don't worry, Medfield Patch is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home.  1. Medfield High School Theatre Society Presents "Into the Woods" Where/When: Medfield High School, 88 r South St., Medfield; Friday, March 9, 7 p.m., Saturday, March 10, 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. Why Go: The acclaimed musical classic, "Into the Woods," shares how a true ending to a fairy tale would be like if you combined Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel …

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Spring Registration in Full Swing at Medfield Parks and Rec

Editor's note: The following was submitted by the Medfield Parks and Recreation Department.

While spring has been in the air for what seems like a couple of months now, the official sign that the season is about to change came when the Boston Red Sox reporting to Fort Myers, Fla. and Medfield's Parks and Recreation began offering its array of spring classes. Classes will start again in March and April, with some new programs being added to the usual stable of classes. The brochure can be found online (www.town.medfield.net) and downloaded onto your computer as a PDF document. By doing using an electronic brochure, the staff can continually update classes, either by date changes or adding classes to the existing schedule. A couple of highlights are trips during April school vacation week, including to Coco Key indoor water park, …

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Medfield Parks and Rec. to Host Children's Clothing and Equipment Sale on March 31

The annual sale closes from 11:30 a.m. to noon in preparation for the half price sale on Saturday, March 31. Admission is free.

The Medfield Parks and Recreation Department's annual children’s clothing and equipment sale will be held this year on Saturday, March 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. TO SELL To sell your gently used children’s clothing or equipment, you must purchase tags which are for sale in the Medfield Parks and Recreation office at 124 North St., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You must be a Medfield resident to sell items. Clothing tags are $2 per 25 tags. Equipment tags are $1 per five tags. You will receive 65 percent of the proceeds from all items sold, the remaining 35 percent is utilized throughout the year to improve Parks and Recreation facilities and/or programs. All unsold items are donated to Cradles to Crayons. VOLUNTEERS …

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Medfield's Pfaff Center Gets ‘Fresh’ Look

The Medfield Parks and Recreation facility recently underwent renovations to improve and cleanup its interior look.

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Medfield Recreation Department underwent renovations to its interior and Parks and Recreation Director James Snyder is pleased with the results (see photos). “Basically, for $8,500 we almost have a brand new building, which is relatively short money,” Snyder said. The public, according to Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Kevin Snyder, is equally pleased with the new look of the Pfaff Center. “The look is great,” Ryder said. “A number of people that have come in have said it’s almost like a new building. It’s the little improvements that you can do that makes it more presentable and a better spot for people to bring their kids and families to the classes they take.” With no indication of a …

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Registration Underway for Winter Programs at Medfield Parks and Recreation

Register now for the Medfield Parks and Recreation's winter programs, which begin in January.

  While the calendar says the end of December, the weather has felt more like fall around town. Despite the non-winter weather, the Medfield Parks and Recreation Department is looking forward to 2012 and the start of the winter session of programming. Classes will start again at the beginning of January with some new programs being added to the usual stable of classes. The brochure can be found online (www.town.medfield.net) and downloaded onto your computer as a PDF document. This format allows the staff to continually update classes, either by date changes or adding classes to the existing schedule. A couple of highlights are trips during an early release day from school and the return of floor hockey and basketball classes. On Wednesday…

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Medfield Parks and Recreation's Halloween Party Set for Oct. 26

Registration open for Medfield Parks and Recreation's second session of fall programs.

The cool brisk air in the morning and the leaves changing into vibrant colors means fall is officially here and the Medfield Parks and Recreation Department is holding registrations for its second session of fall programs at the Pfaff Center. The start of the second session of fall programs is happening over the coming weeks and the recreation department will be offering something for everyone, from toddlers through senior citizens. The brochure is available as a PDF on the department's website at www.town.medfield.net, or you can pick up a paper copy in the office during normal business hours. One major highlight is the annual Halloween Party at the Pfaff Center, which will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26. All of the ghoulish fun will be…

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