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Dates:Saturday, June 3, 2023 - Saturday, June 3, 2023
Hours:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:Special Events

The Walk for Independence supports the Carroll Center for the Blind’s mission of empowering those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.

Attendees will complete a 1, 2, or 3-mile walk around the Mt. Ida campus of UMass Amherst in Newton followed by activities for all ages.

Other Activities:

▪️Meet 2004 Red Sox World Series Champion Lenny DiNardo and Red Sox mascots Wally & Tessie!
▪️Try your hand at Beep Baseball and Archery and watch a police dog presentation.
▪️Touch-a-truck, bounce house, face painting, and crafts.

Schedule:
▪️Registration: 8:00am
▪️Walk kick-off: 9:00am
▪️Post-walk BBQ and activities: 9:30am to 12:00pm

COST↑ top

FREE

WEBSITE↑ top

www.classy.org/event/the-carroll-center-for-the-blinds-walk-for-independence/e446638

LOCATION↑ top

100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA, 02459 map

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