Events this week: Magic show, open gym, free movies, and skating (Updated)

Above: Lots of ice skating opportunities this week, from free skate during the week to a special Social on Sunday. (Image cropped from photo posted to Flickr by tom@hk)

Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. For more details and the full list, check the Event Calendar.

[Editor’s Note: I just learned that some of the Open Gym dates I posted about earlier this month were an old schedule. The only Open Gym Dates during Christmas break will be this Tuesday and Wednesday as listed below.]

Monday, December 29, 2014:

• Free Skate at St. Mark’s (1:10 – 2:10 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

• Magic Show (2:00 – 3:00 pm) @ Southborough Library: Be amazed by Magician Fran Flynn and his magic show! For details, see the dedicated post.

• Sticks and Pucks at St. Mark’s (2:10 – 3:10 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014:

• Open Gym at Trottier (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, Parkerville Road: Drop In – All ages – $2/pp; Enjoy a pick up game in the gym with your family and friends. Participants must bring their own basketballs. Please wear sneakers only. No Food or drinks allowed in the gym. Children under 10 years old must be supervised by an adult.

• Free Skate at St. Mark’s (1:10 – 2:10 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

• Sticks and Pucks at St. Mark’s (2:10 – 3:10 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014:

• Open Gym at Trottier (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ Trottier Middle School, Parkerville Road: Drop In – All ages – $2/pp; Enjoy a pick up game in the gym with your family and friends. Participants must bring their own basketballs. Please wear sneakers only. No Food or drinks allowed in the gym. Children under 10 years old must be supervised by an adult.

• Frozen: free screening (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland St: Children who aren’t pre-registered for “Day at the Movies” (see below) must have a parent stay with them (and will have to leave after the movie screening.) No registration is required for this option.

• Day at the movies (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) @ South Union Building, 21 Highland Street: (Registration closed on 12/26) $20/pp, $15 additional sibling. Join us for a the screening of “FROZEN”. Parents may drop off kids before the movie. Stay with us for more fun! Lunch and drinks will be served. Kids will be supervised and introduced to a lot of indoor/outdoor winter activities. They will be engaged in lots of fun, exercise and socialization. Pre-registration was required by 12/26 for this lunch and activity option.

• Free Skate at St. Mark’s (1:10 – 2:10 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

• Sticks and Pucks at St. Mark’s (2:10 – 3:10 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

Friday, January 2, 2015

• Free Skate at St. Mark’s (3:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

• Sticks and Pucks at St. Mark’s (5:00 – 6:50 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

Saturday, January 03, 2015

• Free Skate at St. Mark’s (2:00 – 3:30 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

• Sticks and Pucks at St. Mark’s (3:30 – 5:00 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: Rink open to the public. No skate rentals – so bring your own equipment. For details, see the dedicated post.

Sunday, January 04, 2015

• Skating and 4 on 4 Hockey Social (12:00 – 4:00 pm) @ Gardener Rink, St. Mark’s School: St. Mark’s School and Fay School will host a community celebration. Bring your family for skating and goodies from 12-2pm.  Also at Gardner Rink from 2-4pm there will be a friendly 4-on-4 “shinny” tournament.  Bring a team or join one at the event.  (Helmets required) 

Updated (12/30/14 10:55 am): The schedule for Sunday is changed to allow the pond skate to move indoors due.