Boston University - free basketball games
Boston University Athletics is offering nonprofits free tickets to any game this season. Programs can get their free tickets by filling out this form.  When completing your information, please write Mass Mentoring Partnership after your organization name, as this will help MMP track the number of programs using the BU tickets.

BU Athletics will either mail your tickets or allow you to pick them up at the Agganis Ticket Office. Ideally, programs should request tickets at least two weeks before the scheduled game they want to attend. If it is less than one week before the game, you will need to pick up the tickets before the game at Will Call.

Questions? Call Emily Roesch, 617.358.3989, or Kirsten Spilker, 617.358.4170.

Wonders on Wednesdays
The Harvard Museum of Natural History opens its doors to community-based youth and after-school groups of 10-30 students for its free Wonders on Wednesdays program, Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally,  groups from Chelsea, Charlestown, Everett, Malden and East Boston are welcome to visit the museum any weekday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. under a special extended version of the WOW program, sponsored by Distrigas.

Space is limited for both versions of WOW so email your reservation today!

Match Activity Handbook
Created by the inaugural 2008-09 AmeriCorps Ambassadors of Mentoring, the Match Activity Handbook provides program staff and mentors with a starting point for planning fun activities, trips and events. It includes activities around all the regions of Massachusetts that are free or low-cost; activities for site-based programs; and activities for matches to participate in year-round and seasonally. It features sections for both community and site-based programs throughout Massachusetts.

Match of the Game
Vince Wilfork, his wife Bianca, and 98.5 The Sports Hub extended an invitation to mentor/mentee matches in the MMP network to attend a Patriots home game for the 2009-10 season as their special guests. The deadline to be considered as Vince’s “Match of the Game” for this season has passed, but check out the stories of the matches who were selected this year!

Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation is proud to present its third annual ticket donation program for the 2009-10 season. The Foundation has again chosen MMP as a community partner for this program and by extension, our network of more than 165 mentoring programs statewide.

The deadline to apply for tickets for the 2009-2010 season has passed, but stay tuned for updates in the future.

Friends of the Children Boston e-mail
Receive weekly e-mails about activities in the Greater Boston area from Friends of the Children Boston. This is a great resource for free and affordable match activities. Click here to sign up.

Boston Youth Zone
A Web site with activities, opportunities and other fun stuff for kids and teens. There's also important information and resources for parents. You can also sign up to receive their monthly e-newsletter on the City of Boston Web site.

Boston Happenings Calendar
For other events in and around the Boston area, click here.

Dunkin' Donuts KidZone
Through the Dunkin' Donuts KidZone, programs can bring 24 people to watch, from courtside, the Celtics and the visiting team warm-up. The rest of this complimentary package includes 24 upper-level tickets for the game; Dunkin' Donuts t-shirts for attendees; a commemorative photo at center court and a spot on the Jumbotron during the game. Similar opportunities are also available for Red Sox games. Call Regan Communications to get your program's name on the list: 617.488.2877.

TD Banknorth Kids' Clubhouse
The TD Banknorth Kids' Clubhouse invites programs with a TD Banknorth branch in their city or town (check here for a branch near you) to travel to Celtics games in style! The complimentary package includes a round-trip limo ride; access for 20 people to sit courtside and watch the Celtics and the visiting team warm-up; 20 tickets in the arena's lower level to watch the game; 20 food vouchers; a commemorative photo at center court and a spot on the Jumbotron during the game. This opportunity is also available for Bruins games. Call Celebrity Marketing to get your program's name on the list: 978.749.6700.

Any questions regarding match activities should be directed to Alexa Magdalenski, 617-695-2475 or amagdalenski@massmentors.org.