Upcoming Events

May 20, 2012

Catching Joy participates in PMC Kids Ride at Belkin Lookout Farm, Natick, MA

Event Details:

  • Belkin Lookout Farm, Natick, MA
  • 8:00am – 11:30am
  • Sunday, May 20, 2012
  • Ages 2-12
  • Registration fee: $10
  • Minimum fundraising: $25
  • (minimum due on day of ride)

Kids from Natick and beyond will come together to support the Jimmy Fund and benefit kids fighting cancer. Belkin Lookout Farm offers two exciting route options:
- Mini Fruit Loop: A central course for the littlest riders on more than two wheels, such as big wheels, trikes or training wheels.
- Adventure Express: A 1.1 mile circuit through the orchard pathways for riders on two wheels.

Please stay for the POST-RIDE PARTY starting at 10:00am. Riders and their families can enjoy refreshments, music, a FUN kids raffle SUPER silent auction, face painting, and many other fun activities!

PMC Kids Rides give children the opportunity to experience the joy of volunteerism and charitable giving through physical fitness and community spirit. Money raised through the event goes to the Pan Mass Challenge/Jimmy Fund, the most successful athletic fundraiser in the nation. Kids also have the option to raise funds in the name of a relative or friend fighting cancer or to dedicate their ride to a special person.

Catching Joy, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes volunteerism beginning with young children and their families.  We organize hands-on community service projects that kids can do to let them feel the joy of giving.

Start: May 20, 2012 8:00 am
End: May 20, 2012 11:30 am
Venue: Belkin Lookout Farm
Address:
Natick, MA, United States

June 2, 2012

Catching Joy participates in Teddy Bear Check-up at The Stone Zoo, Stoneham, MA

Bring your favorite teddy bear to Stone Zoo for a day of cuddly fun! Zoo staff will be on hand to give your bear a check up and a clean bill of health. Later, march through the Zoo in the annual Teddy Bear Parade.

Catching Joy will host a children’s activity table, 11-1, where kids can use their crayons, creativity and care to make teddy bear arts and crafts.

Catching Joy is pleased to partner with Zoo New England!

Catching Joy, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes volunteerism beginning with young children and their families.  We organize hands-on community service projects that kids can do to let them feel the joy of giving.

Start: June 2, 2012 11:00 am
End: June 2, 2012 1:00 pm
Venue: The Stone Zoo
Address:
Stoneham, MA, United States

June 3, 2012

Catching Joy celebrates World Ocean’s Day at the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA

Be sure to mark your calendar for June 3, 2012,  World Ocean’s Day  at the New England Aquarium. It’s a great way to learn about our ocean’s incredibly diverse creatures and habitats—and discover what we can do to take better care of them.

Catching Joy will host a children’s activity table, 11-4, where families can learn about the National Marine Life Center’s efforts to take care of marine wildlife.  Kids can use their crayons, creativity to make ocean life arts and crafts.

Catching Joy, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes volunteerism beginning with young children and their families.  We organize hands-on community service projects that kids can do to let them feel the joy of giving.

Start: June 3, 2012 11:00 am
End: June 3, 2012 4:00 pm
Venue: The New England Aquarium
Address:
Boston, MA, United States

August 25, 2012

Catching Joy attends the NMLC Mermaid Ball in Mashpee, MA

Save the Date!  Tickets are on sale now!

Catching Joy is pleased to support The National Marine Life Center and attend it’s annual fundraiser, The Mermaid Ball 2012 at The Willowbend Country Club, Willowbend Drive, Mashpee, MA.  Catching Joy Kids’ artwork will be displayed at the event!  If you would like to join us at the Catching Joy table, contact Joy, .

Join us for a magical and elegant evening!  Fine dining, extraordinary live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing to the GinaMark Band in a glamorous setting.

6:00 – 7:00 pm   Cocktails & Reception*
7:00 – 10:30 pm   Feast & Frolicking*
                         * Cash bar only – no credit cards. Bring green!

Costumes or Creative Black Tie suggested.

Tickets can be purchased at www.nmlc.org.

All event proceeds benefit the marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs at the National Marine Life Center.

The National Marine Life Center is a 501c3 non-profit group developing facilities to aid stranded and injured marine wildlife. For more information, see www.nmlc.org.

Catching Joy, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes volunteerism beginning with young children and their families.  We organize hands-on community service projects that kids can do to let them feel the joy of giving.  See www.catchingjoy.org or contact Joy, .

Start: August 25, 2012 6:00 pm
End: August 25, 2012 10:30 pm
Venue: The Willowbend Country Club
Address:
100 Willowbend Drive, Mashpee, MA, United States
Cost: Ticketed Event

September 9, 2012

Catching Joy participates in the MSPCA Angell Walk For Animals in Boston, MA

Catching Joy is pleased to participate in the MSPCA Angell Walk For Animals in Boston, MA.  Stay tuned for more details on how to register with our walking team.  For more information, see www.catchingjoy.org or contact Joy, .

MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals
Sunday, September 9, 2012
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Walk for Animals Pics Videos Interviews

A heart-felt thank you to everyone who participated in our 2011 Walk for Animals.

The 2012 Walk will be held on September 9, 2012. Stay tuned for more info!

Bigger, better, and more doggone, kitty-licious, high-flying fun than ever before, the MSPCA-Angell Walk for Animals will be held in Boston, Methuen, and Hyannis. This year there are more animals than ever before who need our help, and we’re not going to let them down.

Protecting animals is a serious business, but this is a day when we all let our love for animals dissolve into pure joy! Get creative, get a little crazy, but most of all get going! If you start now you have the best chance to help the most animals.

Date: September 9, 2012
Venue: Boston

October 28, 2012

Catching Joy Team supports National Kidney Foundation at Kidney Walk in Cambridge, MA

Join Catching Joy’s team and walk with us to support the National Kidney Foundation!   Register at www.kidneywalk.org.

Catching Joy is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes volunteerism beginning with young children and their families.  We organize hands-on community service activities that kids can do to let them feel the joy of giving.  For more information, see www.catchingjoy.org or contact Joy, .

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012
Location: Canal Park
Cambridge, MA
Check In Begins: 9:30 AM
Walk Starts at: 10:30 AM
Contact: Kendall Maggi
Email: Kendall.
Phone: 800.542.4001

Walk to Fight Kidney Disease

The Kidney Walk is a fun, inspiring community fundraiser that calls attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donation.

It’s an opportunity for patients, transplant recipients, organ donors, family, friends, groups and businesses to come together to support the millions of people with chronic kidney disease and to spread awareness for those at risk.

For more information, see www.kidneywalk.org.

Start: October 28, 2012 9:30 am
End: October 28, 2012 12:00 pm
Venue: Canal Park
Address:
Cambridge, MA, United States

Events management provided courtesy of Modern Tribe.