3 May, 2012
Mark your calendars - lots of HPTA sponsored events this weekend! A talent show, the HTPA Mini Marathon and the popular HopSwap, sponsored in conjunction with the Hopkinton Mom's Group.
On Friday, May 4 from 7-9PM, the HPTA is teaming up with Hopkins School for a talent show to honor Allison Lundy. There will also be basket raffles to raise additional money. All proceeds will be donated in Allison's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research. For more information, contact Jenni Schroeder at jimjenni@comcast.net.
On Saturday, May 5 starting at 1:30PM the HPTA Mini Marathon takes place at the high School track. After being held in conjunction with the Timlin Road Race the last two years, the HPTA Mini Marathon is back as its own individual event in 2012. The popular kids-oriented event features races of varying distances for all ages — 100 meters to 1 mile — and is a fun day of exercise, competition and community spirit. Races will be held for all ages, In addition, there will be activities and games going on inside the track so kids will have plenty of exciting things to do all afternoon.
All proceeds from the event go to the HPTA, which supports the Hopkinton Public Schools. So, come out on and be ready to run!
Also on Saturday May 5, from 10AM to 2PM it's time for HopSwap in the High School cafeteria and gym. HopSwap, a green initiative sponsored by the HPTA and the Hopkinton Mom's Group, is a community-wide event to swap children’s clothing, maternity clothing, toys, and much more. Donations include gently used children's clothing (sizes newborn - 14), maternity clothing, baby gear (no car seats/high chairs), toys, games, books, DVDs, sports equipment, trikes/bikes, and more.
Fill a bag for $15 each! Just $10/bag, with a donation! Bring your reusable shopping bags (or equivalent size). Most larger items just $1-$10! Lots of name brands! Cash & checks accepted.
