Stopped by CONSTIPATION?
If you or someone you know suffers from constipation, you may be interested in learning more about a research study being conducted locally in New Bedford, MA.

Chronic constipation is a condition that often results in discomfort and pain that can disrupt your life. When it affects you, it’s difficult to pay attention to anything other than finding a way to relieve the effects of the condition.

But for many people like you with chronic constipation, finding relief isn’t easy. Medications are not always effective or intended to be used chronically and you are left without many options.

In an effort to find more treatment options for people diagnosed with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Novex is now conducting a medical research study of an investigational drug for chronic constipation. The investigational drug is called plecanatide and is specifically for people with CIC.

Through this study, doctors want to evaluate the safety of plecanatide and see if it helps relieve chronic constipation. If you have CIC, please consider learning more about this study.

Who is eligible to participate in this study?

To pre-qualify for this study, you must:

• Be between 18 and 80 years of age
• Have chronic constipation for at least 3 months prior to the study
• Have a history of less than 3 bowel movements per week

All study related visits, tests, and study drugs will be provided to participants at no cost. Reimbursement for travel may also be provided.

Novex Clinical Research, located on Field Street, is a leader in the field of clinical trials. They also conduct trials for a variety of conditions in additional to Constipation, such as, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, High Cholesterol, Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoarthritis, and others.

If you are interested in learning more about clinical research, you can read Novex Clinical Research’s FAQ, visit their website, Facebook, or contact them through e-mail or phone. You can also get directions via their website.

Novex Clinical Research
Phone:508-990-9555 ext. 1 or 855-7STUDY7
E-mail: info@novexclinical.com
Website: NovexClinical.com

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Do you use the local public transport? (StuffUnemployedPeopleLike)

By Cheryl M. Lamb-Spooner

Editor’s Note: This article is an opinion piece submitted by one of our readers. 

I don’t have a car so I have to use public transportation to get to most of the places I need to go to here in New Bedford. Here is just a taste of what that experience is like for those of you unfamiliar with it:

A bra is not a top. Just a thought here, but you might want to consider putting something on over that, before coming downtown to the bus terminal.

If you are over a certain size, please do not wear your clothes so tightly that they may tear if you fart. No one wants to see all of that.

Two words: Soap and water. Oh, and how about some deodorant just for shits and giggles?

Please do not talk about your inability to perform cunnilingus due to your cold so loudly that the entire bus station can hear you. I think you just gave that old lady over there a heart attack.

When you were in kindergarten you were taught to wait your turn and stand in line. Those rules still apply, thank you very much. Cutting to the front of the line is just being an a$%hole.

If you see me pause to hold the door for an elderly person, it’s probably not a good idea to just push past both of us. I may have to kill you with her cane just on general principle. Oh, and speaking of “thank you”, you might want to try using that phrase when someone holds a door for you or “excuse me” when you bang into someone really hard instead of just continuing on your way.

Cover your mouth please when you cough. It would also be nice if you could refrain from sneezing on me. (Not just near me, but actually on me. Yuck!)

Pajamas are not proper attire for the court date about which you are telling everyone who will listen to you. I can see why you have that court date by the way you are screaming at the poor attendant at the ticket counter.

Please don’t encourage your little kid to talk to that creepy guy. I think I saw him on a wanted poster. Please don’t let that other creepy guy talk to me. Why the hell is he staring at me? Oh, God..is he actually drooling? Yep. That’s actual drool. What time is my bus again?

Talking about how you tried to smuggle booze into the club in your boobs because the prices at the club were too expensive, but you got caught in as loud a voice as can be? Classy!

There are, like, 30 empty seats on this bus. Don’t sit in the seat immediately next to me and start arguing with your imaginary friend. No, I’m not getting in the middle of it no matter how hard you try to draw me into it. For all I know, your friend may have a valid point.

I am here to ride the bus, not become your BFF. Stop telling me about how your ex is secretly a serial killer and how you decided to stalk him.

Sorry, but being drunk does NOT automatically make you the most attractive male in the world despite what you seem to think. I’m 2 seconds away from using pepper spray on you.

If you shoot up before you get on the bus and start nodding off, there’s a strong possibility you’re going to miss your stop. Don’t yell at the driver because he drove past it while your eyes were closed and you never even told him you wanted to get off there in the first place.

In short, taking the bus in this city SUCKS!

It appears that the metal scene is FINALLY coming back to New Bedford, thanks to Transient Authority and Club XS.

The first metal show was advertised as St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and was held on Valentine’s Day. I figured since we hadn’t been to a local show in over a year, my husband Shannon and I should go to it and support our friends in Possessed Entity, Necris and We Woke the Bears.

Club XS is located on Union Street It is a spacious venue with a VIP area, a nice long bar, and a stage for the bands. Behind the stage is a 13-foot screen on which Transient Authority projects movies.

I asked T.A. how he chooses what film goes onto the screen. “There is a condition called Synesthesia where people ‘see’ sounds as visual. I hear music and sometimes right away I get a film idea. It’s never random.”

T.A. has been projecting at shows for nine years and recently took a year to learn film editing which has helped him create what he calls a “fourth world” (Performance+Music+Film). When I saw this at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, I thought it was interesting. You’re there watching the band, but suddenly something happens on film behind them and your head says “What? What was that I just saw?”

Craig Fleming of the band Dead Skies said what T.A. does with film reminds him of Club Babyhead in Providence when that club had TV screens all around the stage.

T.A. has full booking freedom from the owner of X.S. and bands get paid by the door charge. T.A. does his own booking, promotion, fliers, hosting, projection, and sound to keep overhead costs low. He is interested in helping the music scene come back to life in New Bedford and it will happen as long as these bands get support from their fan base.

This Friday April 18, Club XS is having a show with three bands: Mothor, Dead Skies and Teazer. The show is a benefit for the Donovan House, which is a sober transitional housing program for women and their children in New Bedford. Donations of clothes and comfort items are welcome, and prizes will be given to the first 20 people that bring donations. The Southcoast Beard and Mustache Guild will also be there doing a beard and mustache contest, and Maureen Mullaley will have a booth set up selling her recycled guitar string bracelets. All of the guitar strings are donated by these bands that play on stage.

The bracelets are unique and beautiful works of art.

I was able to sit with two of the bands this week: Mothor and Dead Skies. Mothor is Kriss Bliss on guitar, Mario Costa on bass, Mike Cummiskey on drums, and Sonic Nova on vocals. They say their influences include Pentagram, Black Sabbath, Dio, early Judas Priest and early Scorpions. They describe their sound as 70s metal.

Dead Skies is a hardcore band made up of Chris Helme on drums, Shannon Chase on bass, Jeff Scissors on vocals, and Craig Fleming on guitar. Craig and Shannon were present for the discussion.

We talked about how the metal scene has nearly vanished from New Bedford due to venues closing Bands are forced to travel to Worcester and Providence to play, and the New Bedford fans normally just don’t follow.

“There’s no one single place in New Bedford that can take over what New Wave did. New Wave was all original, all the time and they didn’t care how heavy it was, whereas all these clubs in New Bedford that are taking up the music scene will not cater to a death metal or hardcore.” Mario said.

“New Wave had a good following but it took a good three years before they started making a name for themselves and started having those really big nights that we all remember,” Craig said.

“And making a name for themselves as original music, because in the beginning they were letting cover bands play and that was their crowd,” Mario added.

“A definite big part of it is the bands that are playing,” Nova said. “There was more of a scene when Gaskill had a show going on. When there is something worth seeing on stage, people come out. People came out for Beyond the Embrace, Iron Oak, Hidden…”

“It comes in waves,” Craig said. “You’ll have it and it’ll be great. I remember when Gaskill first came out we played the United Fisherman’s Club and had about 300 kids there because there were no metal shows anywhere to be had. Over time, the numbers started to dwindle and once the New Wave opened up and they started having theirs, all those kids that had been going to those shows were old enough to get into the New Wave so they started going to those shows again.”

“I’ve been trying to set up hardcore shows in New Bedford, but venues just don’t want it,” Craig said. “No Problemo is staffed by hardcore people and skateboarders, but the last hardcore show we had ended up in an ambulance call.”

I asked Shannon what he liked most about being in a band.

“The energy and realization that your hard work and your imagination is finally coming fruition to the masses. It is a break from the daily grind of life.”

Chris Helme agreed. “The crowd. If they’re into it, it makes playing worthwhile.”

The hope is that word will get out that these shows at XS are well worth the $5 cover charge because you see more than a band play, you get a true performance!

The animals at the Buttonwood Park Zoo have been busy beavers – literally! Not sure if you have taken up any new hobbies this winter to help pass the time until spring arrives, but some of our animal residents have perfected their painting skills over the past few months. Yes, they like to stay busy too! With a little assistance from our zookeepers, our elephants, seals, bears, chickens and beavers have created some of the most unique works of art that you can imagine while spending quality time with their caretakers.

Personally, this fundraiser has been one of the most rewarding fundraisers that I have had the pleasure with which to be involved. As the Director of Society Operations for the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society, to witness their charismatic expressions on canvas has been quite endearing. It makes you realize the individual contribution each animal resident has to our Buttonwood Park Zoo!

What do the paintings look like? How can you purchase one? You can view the animal’s paintings and bid on your favorite with the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s “Art Gone Wild!” online auction. “Art Gone Wild!” will run from April 1st to 30th. Go to www.bpzoo.org, pick out your favorite creation and place a bid. It is that easy!

Place your bid today and add a splash of wild to your home or office! The paintings range in size from 8 x 10 to 36 x 48. Many of our community restaurants, businesses and libraries have very generously agreed to display the paintings. Check them out at:
The 99 Restaurant – Dartmouth, Bristol County Savings Bank – Dartmouth Branch, Bristol County Savings Bank – New Bedford North End Branch, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital, CliftonLarsonAllen, Cravings Café & Cakery, Destination Soup, The Green Bean, Lawler Library, Millicent Library, Dr. Mills & Dr. Ghenta, D.D.S., New Bedford Main Library, Orthodontic Specialists of Southeastern Massachusetts – Dr. Oliveira & Dr. Wolkowicz, Riccardi’s Restaurant – Fairhaven, South Coast Physicians Group – Dr. Dehner & Dr. Frias Pediatrics, Southworth Library, Stephen & Co. Salon and Spa, and Webster Bank – South Dartmouth

Proceeds from “Art Gone Wild!” help support the care of the animals at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. All of the paintings will return to the Zoo to be displayed for your viewing pleasure between April 26 and 30th. View the complete collection online and place your bid now at www.bpzoo.org. Go wild with “Art Gone Wild!”. The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society strives to make our zoo members and the community as proud of the Buttonwood Park Zoo as we are!

While placing your bid and supporting the “Art Gone Wild!” fundraiser, please take your time to navigate through our newly designed website. Visitors to the new website can expect a sleeker design as well as easier navigation to all the essential zoo news, visitor information and animal facts. The website features beautiful photo galleries, a colorful design, a calendar to which visitors can subscribe, and online auction capabilities. The website was designed and donated by Design Principles, Inc. of Marion, MA. We would like to express our deepest appreciation!

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This past Thursday (April 10) Boy Scout Troop 7 New Bedford visited City Hall for a very special reason, unbeknownst to the boys of Troop 7, they were being honored for their service and dedication to the improvement of the community. With the families of Troop 7 and members of Cub Scout Pack 7 in attendance to in support of the occasion, Council President Lopes called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 and the Scouts in attendance lead the pledge of allegiance. Next, a resolution was introduced by Councilor at-Large Linda Morad recognizing troop 7 for their efforts in the city. Following a unanimous agreement for adoption, Council President Lopes joined Councilor Morad on the floor, read the proclamation, and presented it to Troop 7’s Scoutmaster Cheryl Morrissette, the youth members, and leaders of Troop 7.

The proclamation thanked the troop for their efforts in organizing community blood drives, volunteering at GiftstoGive, and raising fund for the Shriners Hospitals for Children by volunteering at Haunting for Shriners. The council also acknowledged that Troop 7 works with boys not only from the south end but also all boys from the Greater New Bedford area including (but not limited to) those with disabilities, and that it is designated as a bully free safe-zone where all boys are made to feel welcome and are encouraged to express ideas and opinions and receive respect.

Morrissette accepted the award on behalf of the boys and leaders of Troop 7 with great humility, and explained that they do what they do not for acknowledgement or recognition, but to better the city and they will continue to do so. She also emphasized the importance of cooperation in the city to accomplish common goals. To read the full text of the proclamation visit www.troop7nb.org/proclamation. After the meeting, she (Morrissette) spoke to the press, and explained that being a female scoutmaster isn’t always easy, but that she has a great team of adults to help her, and that seeing the kids succeed and grow into change makers makes it all worth it and that she wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.

Boy Scout Troop 7 serves boys in the south end of New Bedford and the greater New Bedford area 11-18, Pack 7 serves boys ages 7(or going into first grade) -10. The mission of Troop/Pack 7 is to provide opportunities for families to participate in an affordable Scouting program, and thereby allow young men to grow into responsible, better-informed, and engaged citizens who are prepared to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Troop 7 meets on weekly on Tuesday nights throughout the School year at GiftstoGive 21 Cove St. New Bedford. Pack 7 Meets on Thursdays throughout the School year as well at GiftstoGive. During the summer months, Troop/Pack 7 attends a variety of fun and educational activities (including a fun-filled week of summer camp) for boys to learn, explore new places, and make lasting memories.

To learn more about Boy Scout Troop 7 and Boy Scouts, please visit www.troop7nb.org, to learn more about Cub Scout Pack 7 and Cub Scouts, please visit www.pack7nb.org. You can also contact a leader via telephone (774) 263-5018, or email info@troop7nb.org. Finally, both organizations can be found on Facebook and Twitter @pack7nb, and @troop7nb.

For some reasons humans love negative stories and the media gives them what they want. At NewBedfordGuide.com we make every effort to promote the best parts of the Greater New Bedford area and make New Bedford a better place to live. Each Sunday, I’m going to find 10 positive stories of the week and share them. If you have a positive story to share e-mail us at info@newbedfordguide.com.

Here are the positive stories this week.

1. New Bedford Guide’s Facebook Page Hit 30,000 fans
   New Bedford Guide went from 20,000 fans to 30,000 fans in about 4 months. The growth has been amazing and I want to thank all the readers!
2. New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Opens After Being Closes for Two Weeks
   After two weeks of commuting pain, residents rejoiced to hear that the bridge re-opened on Saturday.
3. New Bedford Awarded $1.8 Million Federal Grant to Combat Homelessness
   New Bedford received $1,824,990 in homeless assistance funding as part of a competitive grant competition. The money will be distributed to eight different local organizations.
4. Of Roots and Reconciliation in the Whaling City
   Joanne Mendes comes back to New Bedford after 30 years and tells her amazing story of discovering her roots in the Whaling City.
5. Portraits Of Boston Marathon Survivors See Runners Returning To The Finish Line To Look Back
   Boston Marathon survivors returned to the finish line with uplifting messages painted on their skin.
6. Taylor Elementary School Pet Care Drive
   New Bedford has some AMAZING kids. Fourth grade students Mia and Nevea, and Mrs. Nault, are making difference with other students and folks in New Bedford. They ran a Pet Care Drive this week at Taylor Elementary School and collected a lot of items! Pictures here.
7. AHA’s Sustainable Southcoast Earth Eve Parade 
   Locals came together and marched in AHA’s “Earth Eve” parade. Photos here and here. 
8. Easter Egg Hunt at Custom House Square  – Kids from around the area ran around Custom House Square grabbing hidden eggs during the The Parks Recreation & Beaches Spring Easter Egg Hunt. Photos here.
9. Bishop Stang to Hosted a Charity Book Fair
   On Saturday, Bishop Stang High School hosted a charity book fair to benefit the American Heart Association.
10. Dylan Carreiro Shows of Some Amazing Dance Moves in New Bedford – It’s great when local talent send us videos. New Bedford Got Talent!

Do you suffer from migraines?

You can participate in a clinical trial that will give you access to new research treatments before they become readily available and you will help migraine sufferers across the nation, right here in New Bedford!

For this particular clinical trial, they are seeking local migraine suffers who qualify to participate. As with all clinical trials there is certain criteria that must be met to determine eligibility. If people did not volunteer in medical research studies, like this one, new medications simply wouldn’t make it to the market.

Primarily they are looking for those who have migraines defined as “…headaches with intense throbbing in one area of the head that is sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.” In addition, if you suffer more than 8 headaches a month at least within the last 3 months and are at least 18–65 years of age, you may qualify. Compensation for time and travel is provided to qualified participants. No insurance is required.

Novex Clinical Research, located on Field Street, is a leader in the field of clinical trials. They also conduct trials for a variety of conditions in additional to Migraines, such as Constipation, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, High Cholesterol, Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoarthritis, and others.

If you are interested in learning more about clinical research, you can read Novex Clinical Research’s  FAQ, visit their website, Facebook, or contact them through e-mail or phone. You can also get directions via their website.

Novex Clinical Research
222 Field Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: 508.990.9555
Fax: 508.990.9556
Email: Info@NovexClinical.com
Website: novexclinical.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/NovexClinicalResearchLlc

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What’s in store for this weekend’s weather? Well, living in New England means that talking about the weather is a “Do you want the good news or the bad news first?” The bad news is that we’ll have rain on Friday and Saturday morning. If you’re like me, you love the rain. However, this being the “Weekend Guide,” means that rain may put a…ahem….damper on things. The good news is the we’ll not drop below 40 degrees in terms of temperature, and will reach as high as 62 degrees on Saturday! Scorcher!

As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar  where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

Friday, April 11th

Cultural Bazaar at the Global Learning Charter Public School (6:00-9:00 pm)
Join GLCPS in celebrating the cultural diversity in our community with music, dance, food and other forms of cultural expression. Our classrooms will feature many of the countries on our seven continents. This event is free and open to the public. Phone: 508-991-4105. Email: aferreira@glcps.org.

Painting with a Splash: “Pink Dress” w/ Richa (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

DHS Theatre Co.: Legally Blonde the Musical! (7:00pm)

Dartmouth High School Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde the Musical. Performances will be held April 10th through April 12th at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee performance on April 12th at 2:00 p.m. Legally Blonde follows the story of Elle Woods, sorority president of Delta Nu, on her journey to find love at Harvard Law School. There she realizes that she can use the law to help others. She takes on a trial to show the world that being true to yourself can have great rewards. Based on the 2001 novel by Amanda Brown, the show opened on Broadway in 2007.

New Bedford High School Choral Cabaret (7:00 pm)
New Bedford High School’s Little Theatre will be the venue for the popular New Bedford High School Choral Cabaret. Tickets are $10 general admission (all reserved seating). Proceeds to benefit the Choral scholarship fund. 230 Hathaway Blvd.

First Annual Herring Run Festival (Middleborough) (7:00-10:00pm)
Country music, artwork, crafts, martial arts, ghost stories, cosmetics, photography, botanicals, baking goods, lemonade stand, demonstrations and a LOT more in this weekend long event!

Saturday, April 12th

Helfand Farm community garden workshop: Garden Real Estate 101 (9:00 am)
Organic farmer Derek Christianson teaches about plant spacing and succession planting. Helfand Farm Community Gardens, a volunteer run non-profit, offers garden rental plots on 4 acres of the historic Helfand Farm, in Dartmouth, MA. We are located on Chase Road, south of route 6 and north of Lucy Little Road. Look for our sign just north of 318 Chase Road, North Dartmouth.

Pancakes w/ the Easter Bunny (9:00-11:00 am)
Come and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt and crafts. Children $8,
Family $22, Includes 2 adults & 2 children, $3 each additional child.

Mattapoisett Free Public Library Friends’ Gently Used Book Sale (10:00-1:00 pm)
Many new donations have come in, and the collection has been carefully weeded to feature just the best books for adults and children alike. The Junior Friends of the Library are holding a baked good sale during the same hours. In addition, they will gladly accept redeemable cans and bottles from 10 am to 11 am outside the library. All proceeds benefit these non profit groups.

DHS Theatre Co.: Legally Blonde the Musical! (2:00pm & 7:00pm)
Dartmouth High School Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde the Musical. Performances will be held April 10th through April 12th at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee performance on April 12th at 2:00 p.m. Legally Blonde follows the story of Elle Woods, sorority president of Delta Nu, on her journey to find love at Harvard Law School. There she realizes that she can use the law to help others. She takes on a trial to show the world that being true to yourself can have great rewards. Based on the 2001 novel by Amanda Brown, the show opened on Broadway in 2007.

First Annual Herring Run Festival (Middleborough) (10:00am-4:00pm)
Country music, artwork, crafts, martial arts, ghost stories, cosmetics, photography, botanicals, baking goods, lemonade stand, demonstrations and a LOT more in this weekend long event!

Easter EggZOOberance (9:00 & 11:00am)
Hop over to the Buttonwood Park Zoo to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an egg-cellent continental breakfast, meet and greet with one of our animal residents and head out into the Zoo for an egg hunt. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture your Easter Bunny visit. Zoo admission is included in the program price. Participants must pre-register by clicking the links below or by calling (508) 991-4556. Cost: Zoo Members: $20/person; Non-members: $25/person; Children under one are free.

Painting with a Splash: “Best Friends” w/ Ann (3:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

Sunday, April 13th

Easter EggZOOberance (9:00 & 11:00am)
Hop over to the Buttonwood Park Zoo to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an egg-cellent continental breakfast, meet and greet with one of our animal residents and head out into the Zoo for an egg hunt. Don’t forget to bring a camera to capture your Easter Bunny visit. Zoo admission is included in the program price. Participants must pre-register by clicking the links below or by calling (508) 991-4556. Cost: Zoo Members: $20/person; Non-members: $25/person; Children under one are free.

First Annual Herring Run Festival (Middleborough) (11:00am-4:00pm)
Country music, artwork, crafts, martial arts, ghost stories, cosmetics, photography, botanicals, baking goods, lemonade stand, demonstrations and a LOT more in this weekend long event!

Painting with a Splash: Ballerina w/ Ann (2:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

Here comes the EASTER BUNNY hippity hoppity hopping over to your Easter Egg hunt!! Will help with your egg hunt & pose for pictures. For more information Call EncorENTERTAINMENT: 508-993-1999 or email sgrace@encorent.com

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