patching...
Update: Free daily news updates and breaking news alerts—sign up for the Stoneham Patch newsletters! »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Winter Vacation

Friday, February 22, 2013

Share Your Vacation or Staycation Photos

Whether you went far or stayed in town, share what you've been up to this week.

It's school vacation week here in Stoneham, a time for students and their families to get some much-needed rest and relaxation.  Did you head to a tropical climate or escape to a warm beach? Did you explore a new state in our country? Did you hit the ski slopes? Visit grandma? Or perhaps you stayed right here in town? Whatever you did this school vacation week, here's a chance to show off your photography — or videography — skills. Upload your pics and videos of cool climes, warm waves, groomers and gondolas, or that snowman you built in your backyard. To upload a picture, click on the "Upload photos and videos" button. We'll highlight some of your photos as the featured photo.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Cure Cabin Fever: Things to Do During Winter Break

Schools are on vacation this week—here's a few events in and around Stoneham to keep the kids occupied.

Stoneham Public Schools are on winter vacation this week, and by mid-week parents might be hearing, "But there isn't anything to doooo." Patch is here to help. Here are some events happening in and around Stoneham this week to get kids out of the house: WHEN: Each day from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, MA | Get Directions » WHAT: Watch cougars, black bears and others have fun in the cold, and learn about neat animal adaptations to the winter temperatures. Just like you, animals can get bored when they’re cooped up all winter, so Stone Zoo has come up with novel enrichment activities to keep them stimulated and happy Come and see all the creative things we do for our animals, and learn how we keep them active …

Got a Hot Tip?