Name: Too Many Carrots Storytime at Moon and Back
Start: 2026-09-16T10:30:00-04:00
Location: Moon and Back Bookstore

Moon and Back Bookstore

Join us for Too Many Carrots Storytime starting at 10:30am. Free and all are welcome!

Local Event: Too Many Carrots Storytime at Moon and Back

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Medford

Massachusetts

Too Many Carrots Storytime at Moon and Back

Join us for Too Many Carrots Storytime starting at 10:30am. Free and all are welcome!

Sacada is an illusion of displacement — and once you understand it, whole new spaces on the floor open up to you.
Beyond the striking visual effect, sacadas let your axis travel through a giro and use space that's normally unavailable, because your partner is standing in it. That's the magic: you move into a space as it's being vacated. It changes what's possible in your dancing.
This series also settles a question that catches almost everyone off guard: entrada, sacada, or gancho — what's the difference? It feels like comparing apples to oranges, but they're closely related. A gancho travels toward the standing leg so the free leg can hook around it. Entrada and sacada both aim toward the free leg to displace it — they differ only in how deeply you enter your partner's space. An entrada, really, is a shallow sacada: the leader's leg quietly takes over the position the follower's free leg just left, without disturbing its path. And it works both ways — leader to follower, or follower to leader.
We'll take the mystery out of all of it, and put forward sacadas into your dancing for real.
What you'll learn: • What a sacada actually is — and why it reads as displacement • Using sacadas to travel the axis during giros • Entrada versus sacada versus gancho — finally clear • Shallow versus deep entries into your partner's space • Forward sacades from the giro, leader to follower and follower to leader • Opening up space normally taken by your partner • Timing and axis control that make sacadas feel effortless
- Pre-advanced level — solid with giros, sacadas' building blocks, and axis control - Singles and couples both welcome - Open to anyone 21 and older
Argentine Tango — Pre-Advanced: Forward Sacadas · Fall 2026 8 weeks · 90 minutes each Sunday · In-person · Malden, MA 
349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148 2-min walk from Oak Grove T stop · 50 parking spots on site Sundays 11:00am–12:30pmFull 8-week course — $199 · Drop in — $40 Spots are limited — each person registers individually.More info: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fultimatetango.com%2Fpreadvanced%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZk91cHJrZGgxeUNyWW9mSnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7NF4j845niosgWqxF565sVn_au_kSahNH7KEfmsh31YXFqhsV_AWILnczFpA_aem_9xK5bFEXidiLeDCQKcTF4g&amp;h=AUCRR6UKK0mFi1zp5XDVWrbvRPn-Iq4U_55vtBOfUAbFkYZZZaGHvN8JiF8NXJ9m7hG2cd-EwEQ7botDIR7wJzGKh5zVjw68gRzLowfAjF1flTBoxUbvmSsofn6e-YeQKbgifjnjFslPWZg9COnwUKEVUwWlR3SN&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDL3GZEwD21CxCln3qgMWyJVPVh0Q4tdWWjbd0kJtL2XJIOP9wpsoXeYlzZTjFNl299zkrMsRMhJeNpp-xyfCoTDUtqa79TI8_CxpjsyKs-y8flA31UI1Zyef0_J-P7aS4f4fFCM8QYVmWl2pli-uYcZuXtAusDX7I" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ultimatetango.com/preadvanced</a> Register: <a href="https://ultimatetango.as.me/Pre-Advanced-Course-Sept-Oct-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZk91cHJrZGgxeUNyWW9mSnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7a7darD-A8JBBFMQt9QtRxvKcbENPbcABsZ9-TbDwfeQEwseUJfm9QMuXVWQ_aem_WVQlkZV06OUtSjI3AOBOkg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://UltimateTango.as.me/Pre-Advanced-Course-Sept-Oct...</a>

Local Event: Forward Sacadas - displacement or the illusion of displacement (level: Pre-advanced)

Forward Sacadas - displacement or the illusion...

Sacada is an illusion of displacement — and once you understand it, whole new spaces on the floor open up to you.
Beyond the...

Forward Sacadas - displacement or the illusion of displacement (level: Pre-advanced)

Milonga looks like the easy one. It isn't.That fast, playful music hides real difficulty: intricate rhythms, quick weight changes, and a cadencia that takes time to feel in your body. This 16 week intensive demystifies all of it, so you stop surviving the fast tandas and start actually playing with them.By the end, you'll read milonga's rhythm with confidence, tell double time and traspie apart without thinking, and move with the swing and grounded ease that makes milonga so addictive to dance and to watch.This is also the course that completes you as a dancer. Very few people are truly comfortable in all three tango genres. Finish this, and you join that small group.What you'll learn:Milonga vocabulary: a growing repertoire of steps, combinations, and sequences that become second nature, so you can express milonga fluently rather than counting through it.Milonga musicality, including: • Affixed rhythm and the repetitive parts • Milonga lisa and suspensions • Double time versus traspie, patterns and timing • Cadencia, phrasing, corrida, and 3 3 2 syncopationRecommended reading: "Let's Dance to the Music!" by Joaquin Amenabar.This course builds progressively, each class on the one before, so even if you've studied milonga before you'll find new depth. Drop ins are possible but not encouraged: you'll get by far the most from committing to the full journey.-&nbsp; Intermediate to pre advanced level required (see prerequisites below) -&nbsp; Singles and couples both welcome -&nbsp; Open to anyone 21 and olderPrerequisites. To benefit fully, you should be comfortable with: • Molinete and giros, left and right • Direction changes in forward and back crosses • A basic understanding of sacadas, barridas, boleos, ganchos, volcadas, colgadas, and alterationsIf you're not there yet, we recommend preparing for the next edition.&nbsp;Milonga Intensive · Fall 2026 16 weeks, 4 months · 90 minutes each Sunday · In-person · Malden, MA &nbsp;349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148 2 min walk from Oak Grove T stop · 50 parking spots on site &nbsp;Sundays 12:30pm to 2:00pmPricing: Full course, 16 weeks: $499 (best value, save $300 versus drop in) Register for full course (Best Price): <a href="https://ultimatetango.as.me/Milonga-Intensive-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTjNrVE91OTlnSjZJSnpwNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4tlXq7Zc4D2LTsqlxt8UM61SvUKib9f-ELgHbfqygDJRhC3Ufb_2Xzq70zlg_aem_wb77L4gVM_MXXmXz8k0uiA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://UltimateTango.as.me/Milonga-Intensive-2026</a> - Or Monthly ($160/month) or drop in ($50/class): <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsquare.link%2Fu%2FbcNm2Lxy%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTjNrVE91OTlnSjZJSnpwNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR79Rdzg2Bkgqd0ayUT3lJx7qR3za9D_p_TICwMqzBMNg_YUsnllWbHVHLNPAA_aem_kOcKK7ZXZCl0nw4gMTsltQ&amp;h=AUBNLWaNbGIIhiUQ7SPCXcpUjenxpBqMZTQmmlRWuTbIZSKBfPN9KjMx-5RnDQrcgMdSNCDW202XsTQoOWUylMT56SsD8TATDxCq4csiSQkmud25JIjo9ZaEfN2ETr756x8YNMLxScsIbehUn7bv6bJrL5mRdQVD&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDKnlFhVTMAKKgxJZDNPiKYGfFcgaY-c-RZtFOGunLEDnaiwBnsvszR0p8bKJ0TtG4rVUxvyIrnKjdLXqPorQ28EcL4X7n42ZbTyV73VoTPxf99nwWndeAWbgi0D0nfpgiH7VxW95LCah74cWpZtMqjRES_25LKJmo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://square.link/u/bcNm2Lxy</a><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsquare.link%2Fu%2FbcNm2Lxy%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTjNrVE91OTlnSjZJSnpwNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR79Rdzg2Bkgqd0ayUT3lJx7qR3za9D_p_TICwMqzBMNg_YUsnllWbHVHLNPAA_aem_kOcKK7ZXZCl0nw4gMTsltQ&amp;h=AUBNLWaNbGIIhiUQ7SPCXcpUjenxpBqMZTQmmlRWuTbIZSKBfPN9KjMx-5RnDQrcgMdSNCDW202XsTQoOWUylMT56SsD8TATDxCq4csiSQkmud25JIjo9ZaEfN2ETr756x8YNMLxScsIbehUn7bv6bJrL5mRdQVD&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDKnlFhVTMAKKgxJZDNPiKYGfFcgaY-c-RZtFOGunLEDnaiwBnsvszR0p8bKJ0TtG4rVUxvyIrnKjdLXqPorQ28EcL4X7n42ZbTyV73VoTPxf99nwWndeAWbgi0D0nfpgiH7VxW95LCah74cWpZtMqjRES_25LKJmo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Each person registers individually.More info: <a href="https://ultimatetango.com/milonga-class?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTjNrVE91OTlnSjZJSnpwNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6NDwk9xg3PDJDLxoYHbZdxcEtkKVe9b0-5dMlgOHFtnX1kkTsmRewy-4APaA_aem_3VnhhOvdQK5EfCLWkMTfcQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ultimatetango.com/milonga-class</a>

Local Event: Master the rhythm, caedencia & steps in 16-week Intensive

Master the rhythm, caedencia & steps in 16-week...

Milonga looks like the easy one. It isn't.That fast, playful music hides real difficulty: intricate rhythms, quick weight...

Master the rhythm, caedencia & steps in 16-week Intensive

Fall is a good time to try something you've been thinking about. Eight Sunday afternoons and you'll know how to dance Argentine tango - and you'll have met people you wouldn't have met anywhere else.People come to this course for different reasons. Some want to learn to dance. Some are looking for a new social circle. Some are curious about tango - the music, the culture, the way two people can have a full conversation without saying a single word. Some just wanted something worth doing this fall. Whatever brings you, you don't need a partner and you don't need experience. Just show up.What you'll learn: the tango walk, the embrace, the 8-count basic to the cross, how to connect and communicate non-verbally with a partner, how to read body language and respond to it, and the foundations of improvisation, navigation, and musicality.Also included: every registered student gets access to the Tuesday Practica (8:30–11pm) at no extra cost. More floor time, more practice, more people.<img alt="✅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png"> Singles and couples both welcome <img alt="✅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png"> No partner necessary <img alt="✅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png"> No prior dance experience required <img alt="✅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png"> Open to anyone 21 and older<img alt="💃" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc7/1/16/1f483.png"><img alt="🕺" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t97/1/16/1f57a.png"> Argentine Tango for Beginners - Fall 2026 8 weeks · 90 minutes each Sunday afternoon · In-person · Malden, MA<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> 349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148 2-min walk from Oak Grove T stop · 50 parking spots on site<img alt="🗓" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f5d3.png"> Sundays 2:30–4pm Full 8-week course — $199 Drop in — $40Each person registers individually.More info: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fultimatetango.com%2Fbeginner%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUVJ1Y0w2aTlHcXVja0IwRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4mHMHCiCO4MwqAM4HDVerzL06T-w1zXK4n5uYwTJFDX2PDsN0zzWGhIE9luw_aem_wLqexcejyQkY9FsnqIusxw&amp;h=AUDRTlZv32FdHTnPhBo5dtqzLRjU0VprgHBdr-5A3dr8cT5K_AwACHnJRBhgNYSbHt1sZCdp-89ElOxUEBeew7_Zo_CHCiuy6nbLIvp9w2-_-MqUvIDpz3J1Bk1gkd4DENXUInU2fiHhQcxMJF_k1J3ASuWkYER1&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDGH5hsTzTcvkUxwS_W-vm9iqoifY9v3PDyQyKwyCQsCn2a0SmvJlKlV9iDXbmx2ZbLza47QWtwq6-4k_XnFL9dFQE9X7g4hKcABKX6nW7twsg1Sj4YIkt4NqH0rwp27eTe-o20axiAkG6KHMcrETa7CVpYjL7M6SA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ultimatetango.com/beginner</a> Register: <a href="https://ultimatetango.as.me/Beginners-Sept-Oct-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUVJ1Y0w2aTlHcXVja0IwRnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5klonmFRRESg34dG65wyE1BUDCC9rgBHilGqAcrQEm9AhMAdS_FUMf_TSQfQ_aem_6H8C_jqzrn-3qbTeAVIGaQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://UltimateTango.as.me/Beginners-Sept-Oct-2026</a>

Local Event: Learn Argentine Tango and build new friendships! - 8 weeks Beginner course in the Fall

Learn Argentine Tango and build new...

Fall is a good time to try something you've been thinking about. Eight Sunday afternoons and you'll know how to dance Argentine...

Learn Argentine Tango and build new friendships! - 8 weeks Beginner course in the Fall

This is where your tango stops being a sequence of steps and starts to turn.
Giros — turns — are where tango opens up into something that feels endless and alive. But a giro is only as good as how you enter it, and that's exactly what this series builds: clean entries from the forward cross and the back cross, and the sensation of circularity that makes a turn feel effortless for both partners.
From there we add the vocabulary that makes turns interesting — parada, sandwich, mordida, barrida — the embellishments that turn a technical figure into a conversation.
If you've got your walk, ochos, and pivots, this is the series that makes you feel like you're really dancing.
What you'll learn:
*Entry &amp; circularity* • Sensation of circularity in the lead and follow • "Same front" — upper-body torsions • How to accommodate and accompany your partner • Opposition in a flat plane — forward step and back step • Curving the opposition (open/side step, forward/back cross) • The feel of open versus cross movement
*Giros &amp; elements* • Giro in the cross system (4:4, each step accompanied) from back and forward crosses • Changing the direction of the giro • Parada (the stop) • Sandwich • Mordida / syncopated step • Basics of barrida and arrastre • Bicycle and hamaca — control of the axis
- Intermediate level — comfortable with ochos, pivots, and the molinete - Singles and couples both welcome - Open to anyone 21 and older&nbsp;Argentine Tango — Intermediate Series 2: Giros · Fall 2026 8 weeks · 90 minutes each Sunday · In-person · Malden, MA &nbsp;349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148 2-min walk from Oak Grove T stop · 50 parking spots on site &nbsp;Sundays 2:30–4pm Full 8-week course — $199 · Drop in — $40 Spots are limited — each person registers individually.More info: <a href="https://www.ultimatetango.com/intermediate?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZk91cHJrZGgxeUNyWW9mSnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAc3RoYwitfYwjBMYGAR6DNM8s7c1oq5vPo1gnozu39fsj1m_CAwktj8YzzlN70ncTZChzaT_ugoxA5g_aem_4C8YLTyciGmkGXYN2J91cA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ultimatetango.com/intermediate</a> Register: <a href="https://ultimatetango.as.me/Intermediate-Course-Sept-Oct-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZk91cHJrZGgxeUNyWW9mSnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAc3RoYwitfYwjBMYGAR5_Iqx2SY_5lBAxHOKkXasN7nRJdxpF5_cZHkg5Z6ugxKNW2yPrN_3r8ZESVA_aem_izzWboQb-iAzJeCpJLIYvg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://UltimateTango.as.me/Intermediate-Course-Sept-Oct..</a>

Local Event: The turn is where tango comes alive - Giros, paradas and barridas (level: intermediate)

The turn is where tango comes alive - Giros,...

This is where your tango stops being a sequence of steps and starts to turn.
Giros — turns — are where tango opens up into...

The turn is where tango comes alive - Giros, paradas and barridas (level: intermediate)

This is the class where tango finally clicks.
Ochos and pivots are where most dancers quietly get stuck - and where the ones who take the time to understand them pull ahead. Rotations, spirals, isolation, decoupling, delay: even advanced dancers wrestle with these for years. Spend eight Sundays getting them right now, and save yourself hours of frustration later.
Welcome to the secret world of tango. The doors are ajar.This course is built around one deceptively simple pair of questions: cross versus ocho, pivot versus turn. Once you can feel the difference - and know when and how to use each — the rest of your dancing opens up.
What you'll learn: • Cross versus ocho - what's the difference? • Forward and back crosses, and ochos • Opposition and spiral movement • Pivot and the axis of pivot • Contra body movement versus spiral • Simultaneous ochos • Isolating lead from follow • Ocho cortado&nbsp;Some tango basics recommended (comfortable with the walk and embrace) &nbsp;Singles and couples both welcome &nbsp;Open to anyone 21 and older

<img alt="💃" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc7/1/16/1f483.png"><img alt="🕺" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t97/1/16/1f57a.png"> Argentine Tango - Series 2: Ochos &amp; Pivots · Fall 2026 8 weeks · 90 minutes each Sunday · In-person · Malden, MA <img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> 349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148 2-min walk from Oak Grove T stop · 50 parking spots on site 
<img alt="🗓" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f5d3.png"> Sundays 4:00–5:30pm
Full 8-week course - $199 · Drop in — $40 Spots are limited - this one fills fast. Each person registers individually.
More info: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimatetango.com%2Fpreintermediate%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWURqa1RSNVh6a0dhM2JCcXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR77jjRcfEcIuczfepi2R4w5MEoWMUXEj3t4c84nEp72K_L1Z1x7am0CVAIGBw_aem_kEEOesrErzOG3A1k8d7NGQ&amp;h=AUACLm1hQLvDeP8BmfEKf6tilnRho1HnfsGPmsT26rerIRWYLIrIeHTG3TbeIucGb_uLzaCOK3rUGx2_mbO0JiHKddMr3mdJlRmP_Y87DrbV1fgTWrW8dCbW-oxpBvPzNABkgF8VfbA6SXtkCjoi7l0vjn4q9l6n&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDnAVq0peUslHmYlKUZWV9ExKwhdxyIXPgYBRAWeVTRrG3sWmfuVcLs0gQEoilq4Jyu1FJrHqc2ATO5aOTYKC0TXtcR6EAiqKVNIJRMOHixpqqs2uPf_mjFMiQcsRRmz7G9v74bpA07aTPhPVKOpjWrtDgR7_AOc9M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ultimatetango.com/preintermediate</a> Register: <a href="https://ultimatetango.as.me/Pre-Intermediate-Course-Sept-Oct-2026?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWURqa1RSNVh6a0dhM2JCcXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7sWJlWLm236YRf-aaraYSzhLw9vWEv254T2Gw3GyajFeYrgAFzaK1d-6PP_w_aem_cl1WzNTUetjWK5n7lzXy7g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://UltimateTango.as.me/Pre-Intermediate-Course-Sept...</a>

Local Event: Ochos, pivots, and the secret mechanics of tango - the course that makes everything click (Pre-int)

Ochos, pivots, and the secret mechanics of...

This is the class where tango finally clicks.
Ochos and pivots are where most dancers quietly get stuck - and where the ones...

Ochos, pivots, and the secret mechanics of tango - the course that makes everything click (Pre-int)

Winchester Community Music School

Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of selected classes are being offered during the second week of September. Come try a class and meet the teachers before fall semester begins on September 14. There's something for all ages—toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. <a href="https://www.winchestermusic.org/event/demo-class-week-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">See the full schedule and RSVP to reserve your spot</a> in the demo class you're interested in. (Please note that if there's a class you really want, you should consider enrolling right away—classes that are full are removed from the Demo Week schedule. A wait list option is available.) Call 781-721-2950 for more information or visit <a href="https://www.winchestermusic.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.winchestermusic.org</a>. 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester.

Local Event: Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12

Winchester

Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12

Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of selected classes are being offered...

Join us for Sophie’s Squash Storytime starting at 10:30am. Free and all are welcome!

Local Event: Sophie’s Squash Storytime at Moon and Back

Sophie’s Squash Storytime at Moon and Back

Join us for Sophie’s Squash Storytime starting at 10:30am. Free and all are welcome!

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Ephraim Curtis Middle School

On Sunday, September 20th, Sudbury will host our third inaugural <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>.&nbsp;Our ride is a 1-mile loop that riders may enjoy as long as they would like. The one mile course is entirely paved and loops through the beautiful residential neighborhoods of historic Sudbury. Parents are welcome to ride with their children but it is not required. If a parent chooses to accompany their child on the bike, we ask that they register as volunteers.&nbsp;
Many kids choose to ride the loop 3-6-12 or even 15 times. We encourage riders to participate as long as they would like. We will have special badges for riders who accomplish 5-8-12 and 15 miles, too! Please indicate at registration an estimate of your rider's total distance (this will help us for event organization).&nbsp;There is also an enclosed parking lot loop all starting from Curtis Middle School in Sudbury, MA. (Adults may opt to register as volunteers if they would like to ride with the kids). Before the ride there will be music and bike decorating; during the ride and following there will be an Ice-Cream Truck, Food Truck, Coffee Truck, huge bouncy castle, lawn games, music and more. All registered riders will get a free ice cream from our friends at Trombetta’s Farm Ice Cream. Registration takes place from 8:30am-9:45am. The ride is from 10:00am-11:30am, and food and games will be available from 10:00am - 1:00pm.
“The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer.
100 percent of all rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest supporter and is 62 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $972 million for Dana-Farber.”
The Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride empowers young participants to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying a fun activity. By offering multiple course options, every child will have the opportunity to participate and make a difference - regardless of age or ability. Each ride distance is carefully planned to be safe and enjoyable, with designated routes through historic Sudbury neighborhoods that are well-marked and closely monitored by volunteers. For the youngest participants, the tot lot loop provides a secure environment where kids can ride in a contained area - strollers, scooters, tricycles are ALL welcome!
Beyond the joy of bike riding, the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride serves as a powerful educational experience for children, teaching them about the impact of collective efforts in fighting cancer. As they pedal for a purpose, they learn about empathy, community involvement, and the importance of supporting breakthroughs in treatment and cures at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This event not only raises crucial funds for cancer research but also instills valuable life lessons in the young riders; collectively we all pedal towards a more cancer-free future. As with all PMC rides, every penny donated goes directly to cancer treatment and research at Dana-Farber.
Please join us on September 20th, 2026, for the <a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride</a>. We are also looking for volunteers of ALL ages to help us host an impactful and safe event. If you would prefer to contribute from a distance, you can donate to the ride by clicking the link below.
If you have any questions, please email the event organizer Tyler Steffey at <a href="mailto:tylersteffey@gmail.com" target="_blank">tylersteffey@gmail.com</a>.
<a href="https://kids.pmc.org/sudbury" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to RIDE here</a>
<a href="https://secure.kids.pmc.org/Volunteer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register to VOLUNTEER here</a>
<a href="https://donate.kids.pmc.org/Sudbury/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Donate to the Sudbury PMC Kids Bike Ride here</a>

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For 30 years, TCR has provided grief support to children, teens, and families after the death of someone close to them. <a href="https://childrensroom.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Our services are offered free of charge</a>, made possible by the generosity of our community.
By registering, fundraising, or donating, you can help ensure that families who need grief support can continue to access it at no cost.
Come walk with us, meet our community, remember the people who matter to us, and help make this support possible for more families.
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You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
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