Community Service Opportunities

Summer Concert Series
Date: Wednesdays, July 7-August 11
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Emerson Park, Brookline
Ages: All ages

Family and friends can gather at Emerson Park every Wednesday throughout the summer for an evening of good friends and great entertainment! Bring a picnic basket, your lawn chair and a group of people eager to have a good time and then sit back and enjoy a variety of music. Children can play on the equipment within the park or dance along in front of the stage to the music.

Come volunteer at the Brookline QUEST table before each concert. We will have treats and activities for the kids.

All concerts are held at the Emerson Park, located off of Davis Avenue in Brookline Village. Show time begins promptly at 6:30 pm. In the case of inclement weather, decisions on cancellations will be made by 3PM on the day of the performance and will be updated online and on the Weather Line at 617.730.2083

July 7 - Rick Barron & The Quavers
July 14 - Beatletracks:
 Rescheduled for Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30PM
July 21 - Back Eddy Bluegrass
July 28 - Johnny Ray Band
August 4 - Hipsocket
August 11 - Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys
August 18 - Beatletracks at 6:30PM

We will do our best to reschedule any cancelled concerts for the remaining Wednesday evenings at the end of August.

Health and Fitness Expo
Date: June 12
Time: 10:00AM
Location: Hynes Convention Center
Ages: All ages, Family groups

 Join Brookline QUEST as we attend the Chanel 7 Partners Health and Fitness Expo Saturday June 12 at 10:00am the Hynes Convention Center. Admission is free. Meet Wally and Sports Anchor Joe Amorosino and try your hand at being a sportscaster. See how a model robot works and even try your hand at "operating" the robot as well. Play a life size replica of Hasbro's Operation Game. Compete head to head in one of the hottest interactive games out there, Dance Dance RevolutionExperience “Wiihab” video game therapy that is virtually changing how rehab is done. Experience the thrill of biking in a virtual environment. In addition to exhibits, there will be air brush tattoos, demonstrations, and many free samples and giveaways. Those who are interested can join us for lunch after in the Prudential food court.

Christmas In July
Date: July 23-25
Location: Ashland, NH
Ages: All Ages

Join families and friends of Brookline QUEST at our annual Christmas in July camping trip, July 23-25. This year we will be heading to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp Resort in Ashland, New Hampshire.

Festivities include: Sled Riding, Snowball Fights, Ice Skate in 80 degree weather, a Christmas Eve Party Friday night, and Join Santa on Saturday for our annual party! Bring a gift ($5 limit) & get a gift from Santa!

To make your reservations visit www.jellystonenh.com/ or call 603-968-9000

Summer BBQ 
Date: August 13
Time: 5:30 - 8:00
Location: Brookline High School
Ages: All Age

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and friends and celebrate summer with Brookline QUEST at our Family Barbeque and Field event at Brookline High School. Food will include burgers, hotdogs,
Cupcakes from Party
Favors in Brookline and more. There will be field events including a Soccer Goal Challenge, Kickball game, and Frisbee Toss. Tickets are $10.00 each and will include food, beverages and dessert. Children 12 and under admitted free with paid adult.

For more information call Brookline QUEST at
617-273-2659

Greenfest
Date: August 21
Time: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Government Center
Ages: All ages, Family groups

Join families and friends of Brookline QUEST on Saturday August 21 from 10:00-5:00 as we attend the Boston GreenFest 2010.  The event will address the problem of climate chaos through art, music, discussions and interactive exhibits.  The festivities will include "Project Recycle Runway", a walk through the Time Tunnel, a variety of musical acts, fun with the "YoYo Show", lots more entertainment, food, and fun activities for children.
This event is FREE to everyone and will take place at Boston City Hall Plaza.
You can find more information on the Boston Greeenfest at their website: www.bostongreenfest.org

Softball
Dates: June 24-August 12
Times: 6:00p-7:30p
Location: Cypress Field at Brookline High School
Ages: 8 years through Adults

Join our SOMA Softball Team! Softball is an exciting team sport. Join us and enjoy the friendship and teamwork that make Special Olympics so much fun for everyone! We play slow-pitch Softball, which involves two teams of 10 athletes each and also participate in individual skills competitions to allow athletes of all abilities to train and compete with their friends.
• Athletes of all ability levels are welcome to join
• Adults and Children ages 6 and up
• Would you like to volunteer or coach?
Please contact us.
Practice is at Cypress Field (Brookline High School). Thursday evenings 6:00-7:30pm
All athletes who plan to compete in the softball tournament must attend the qualifiers in July.