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The Fitchburg Public Schools have established many cultural and business partnerships that bring quality enrichment programs into our schools and after school programs such as artist-in-residencies, scholarship opportunities, performances, and student/teacher workshops. In this past year alone, more than 5000 students have been enriched by diverse programs in the arts. We appreciate their continued commitment to our children.
Cornerstone Performing Arts Center www.cpacfitchburg.org
Jennifer L. Potts, Artistic Director
Jennifer has performed, directed, danced, and choreographed in vast number of productions. She received her BA in Theatre Arts from Drew University in 1992. While studying at Drew she held an internship at The New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, where she studied theatre administration. Jennifer founded the Performing Arts Ministry at Christ Church Fitchburg, where she directed theatre and dance theatre productions. Jen is currently a co-director of CPAC's Awakening sacred dance company.
The Christian Performing Arts Center 2007 - 2008 Season will include performances of: Love and Faith, The Faces of Eve, It's A Wonderful Life, Do Lord Remember Me, The Tale of Three Trees and The Cherry Orchard.
We were exceptionally pleased to have had CPAC perform at the 2007 Kidz Partypalooza.
Unitil and Community Development
We all want strong, successful communities. That’s why Unitil invests in community development through cash donations, sponsorships, in-kind donations and volunteerism. Unitil's goal is to help our communities be good places to live and work, with a vibrant social network — a place where people and businesses choose to locate, to grow and to prosper. Unitil supports local agencies and non-profit organizations in a variety of ways. Larger cash donations are allocated each year towards a number of high-impact programs, many of which also benefit from strong employee involvement.
Until has partnered with 21st Century in the classroom and by being a sponsor of the 2007 Kidz Partypalooza.
Unitil goes back to the classroom
THE RONALD M. ANSIN FOUNDATION
Ron Ansin has inspired and touched the lives of thousands of people with his devotion to civic, social, and philanthropic activities. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and currently resides in Harvard. He has spent his entire life dedicating his time, spirit, wisdom, and support to improving the quality of life for those in need. The work of his foundation reflects his deep commitment to the arts, education, health care, public policy and social services, and has impacted communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
A sampling of Ron's current community involvement includes serving as Chairman of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts Foundation, a Trustee of Lawrence Academy, a Trustee of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, and as a member of the United Way of America's National Alexis de Tocqueville Leadership Council. In addition, Ron has helped the foundation and infrastructure of important and diverse non-profits such as the Human Rights Campaign, GLSEN, the Youth Services Providers Network, GLAD, and the Equality Forum. In 1999, he was presented with the prestigious national Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award for his outstanding commitment to volunteerism, the United Way of America's highest honor for volunteer service. Past recipients include Ambassador Walter Annenberg, Senator John Glenn, Former President Ronald Reagan, and Bob Hope.
The Fitchburg Economic Development Office (EDO) provides assistance to commercial enterprises interested in doing business in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Its goals are to expand the economic base of Fitchburg, facilitate the growth of existing firms, and attract new businesses. The Economic Development Office takes a multifaceted approach to economic development.
Some of the ways The Fitchburg Economic Development Office Helps to Celebrate Fitchburg:
• Friday Night movies at Riverfront Park
• Call for Vendors, Blacksmiths, Antique Dealers
Fitchburg Autumn Festival & Forge-In Blacksmith Competition
October 13 - Riverfront Park
• See the Paintings from Our 1st Downtown Paint-In on their wedsite (www.discoverfitchburg.com)
• Sponsoring the Kidz Partypalooza
Fitchburg Parks and Recreation hosts the community of Fitchburg in many ways. 21st Century After School Program benefits from their support at the Kidz Partypalooza. They are a major partner to this event, and generoulys supplies arts and crafts, games and assorted activities, and personnel to heightened the success and excitement of the event.
Trips and Tours
Playground Activities
• Playground Summer Program
• Swimming Lessons
• Pool and Splash Park
• Ryan C. Joubert Memorial Skate Park
Other Activities
• Stroller Stride Classes at Coolidge
• Concerts on the Commons
• Youth Baseball Camp - Ages 7-11
• Fall Baseball - Ages 8 - 12
• Fitchburg Youth Wrestling Program - Grades K-4
• Aerobics Plus
• Fitchburg Biddy League Basketball
• Men's Winter Baskeball League
• Winter Walker/Jogger Program at Fitchburg State - Runs Nov. 1st - March 31st
• Warning Track Inc. - Indoor batting cage facility
• Police Athletic League
• Fitchburg Men's Softball League
• Fitchburg Girls Summer Softball - Registration Forms must be sent by April 1st
• Fitchburg Pop Warner Football League for ages 7 - 15
• Fitchburg Youth Soccer
Fitchburg State College AmeriCulture Arts Program The AmeriCulture Arts Program of Fitchburg State College has become part of the educational fabric of our schools by introducing thousands of students to live theatre productions. Funding for these performances has been supported through a collaboration with the Fitchburg Cultural Council, the Fitchburg Arts Department, 21st Century Learning Centers and FSC AmeriCulture Arts.
The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance
The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance has served the youth of Fitchburg by honoring students who have shown excellence in the arts. For the past five years the Alliance has given scholarships to selected 6th grade students at Memorial to attend a summer camp program at Tanglewood called "Days in the Arts" sponsored by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In addition, the Fitchburg Cultural Alliance produces a semi-annual city-wide Arts and Cultural calendar highlighting the arts events in the area and sponsors events at Riverfront Park and Main Street to showcase local artists, students and cultural groups.
The Fitchburg Cultural Council
The Fitchburg Cultural Council supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council has awarded thousands of dollars to our schools for mini-grants in the arts, sciences and humanities. They are committed to serving the children and youth through enrichment opportunities such as cultural field trips, in-school performances and mini-residency programs.
Fitchburg State College Cultural Affairs Office & Center Stage
The Fitchburg Arts Department and the FSC Cultural Affairs office have collaborated together to give students an opportunity to attend matinee performances by nationally known artists. Throughout this past year middle school children have participated in a mini-residency program with the nationally acclaimed Contrasts Quartet, attended Battleworks dance performance and Erin Orr Puppetry Workshop.
The Fitchburg Art Museum & Lincoln Center Institute for the Performing Arts
The Fitchburg Art Museum continues to work in close cooperation with the Fitchburg Public Schools with the establishment of a school within a school called the Museum Partnership School. This unique program offers a collection-based curriculum using a project-based and interdisciplinary approach to learning. Since September 2001, The Museum has sponsored artist-in-residency programs, community performances and teacher training through The Lincoln Center Institute of New York City.
First Church of God in Christ
Bishop Bryant Robinson has opened the doors to his church to children and families in the North Street neighborhood. For years the church has been a safe haven for our students after school. As a 21st Century Learning Center, FCOGIC is serving more than 40 students in after school programming. The church and surrounding community has supported the learning center through extensive volunteerism, sponsoring events for youth and donation of materials.
Fitchburg High School Bond Parents Association
For more than 35 years the FHS Band Parents have devoted their time and energy to support the music program with scholarships, equipment, field trips, and student music festivals. More importantly, the Band Parents are strong advocates for music education in our schools and community.
The Johnsonia Gallery at 532 Main Street
Clark Straight, owner of C & V Property Management and the Johnsonia Gallery has sponsored the “Celebrating Differences” student artwork exhibit for students in grades 1 through 8 for the past two years. The event brings out more than 100 families over the course of three weekends to view the amazing talent of our children.
Junior Achievement of North Central MassachusettsJunior Achievement is one of our 21st Century partners. Deb Hopkins, President has provided funds to bring Junior Achievement programming into our 21st Century After School Learning Centers through the purchase of curriculum kits and the involvement of the business community.
The Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Leominster
Each year the Rotary Clubs of Fitchburg and Leominster sponsor a Breakfast .for the Bands the Sunday before the big Thanksgiving football game. The proceeds from this event support the instrumental programs at Leominster and Fitchburg High Schools. Over the years thousands of dollars have been donated to the bands due to the efforts of the Rotary.
Thayer Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Frances Wada
"The Music Connection "has brought musicians and guest ensembles to our elementary schools for several years. Children are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra and live classical music. The Crocker Elementary School Chorus has performed with the Thayer Symphony Orchestra on numerous occasions including the July 4th POPS Concert at the Bernardian Bowl in Fitchburg.
Twin Cities Community Development CorporationThrough their community schools programs, the CDC has adopted our 21st Century After School Learning Center at Memorial Intermediate School. Their generous support has help to expand the services offered at Memorial through staffing, programs and materials. In collaboration with the Fitchburg Municipal Credit Union, a bank is now operating at Memorial offering a school banking program for students and their families.
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