Turns out there's more than just the Sue Schnitzer concert at the library during Spring Break!
On Monday, March 31st, Mark Strivings will present his "Shiver Me Timbers!" show which includes pirates, magic and laughter for all ages. The show time is 1 to 1:45 pm. 125 free tickets will be available starting at 12:30.
On Tuesday, April 1st, they'll have drop-in art time from 10 am to noon and the theme is "April Fool Around with Foam Shapes."
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Airborne Gym's summer camps!
Airborne Gym has announced their summer camp info! You can get all the details you need here: http://www.airbornegym.com/2008_Summer_Schedule_Links.htm.
Some of the highlights include:
-camps and classes for kids ages 1 (and walking) through teens
-Junior Olympian (ages 4-6) and Olympian (age 7+) camps featuring 2000 Olympian Tasha Schwikert
-NCAA Gymnastics Camp (ages 7+)
-Angelina Ballerina Camps (ages 2 1/2-4)
-Princess Camps (ages 4-6)
-Half-day combo camps which include a little of everything - gymnastics, dance, rock climbing, crafts, games, outdoor play, etc (ages 4-12)
-plus all their regular gymnastics, dance and climbing classes!
The summer session runs June 2nd through August 16th. Current Airborne Gym members can register starting today and new students can register beginning April 10th!
Their summer pricing format makes it so easy to attend anywhere from 4 to 11 weeks of classes. Obviously the more you attend the cheaper it is per class, but it's so nice to be able to schedule vacations and not worry about missing (and paying for) that week of class. It's so much less commitment than their school year schedule! Our 4 year old attended last summer and can't wait to go back this year!
Some of the highlights include:
-camps and classes for kids ages 1 (and walking) through teens
-Junior Olympian (ages 4-6) and Olympian (age 7+) camps featuring 2000 Olympian Tasha Schwikert
-NCAA Gymnastics Camp (ages 7+)
-Angelina Ballerina Camps (ages 2 1/2-4)
-Princess Camps (ages 4-6)
-Half-day combo camps which include a little of everything - gymnastics, dance, rock climbing, crafts, games, outdoor play, etc (ages 4-12)
-plus all their regular gymnastics, dance and climbing classes!
The summer session runs June 2nd through August 16th. Current Airborne Gym members can register starting today and new students can register beginning April 10th!
Their summer pricing format makes it so easy to attend anywhere from 4 to 11 weeks of classes. Obviously the more you attend the cheaper it is per class, but it's so nice to be able to schedule vacations and not worry about missing (and paying for) that week of class. It's so much less commitment than their school year schedule! Our 4 year old attended last summer and can't wait to go back this year!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Sue Schnitzer concert at the Longmont Library
Sue Schnitzer will play a spring concert at the Longmont Library on Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:30 am. 125 free tickets will be handed out beginning at 10 am. This is during St. Vrain's Spring Break so it's bound to be packed! Sue is a very fun kids entertainer - we've enjoyed many of her performances and regularly check out her CDs from the library!
From her website:
"Sue's programs are energetic, entertaining and very interactive. She encourages her audience to sing along, jump, dance, twirl, stamp feet, clap hands, and have fun! She sings folk songs, children's songs, songs about being a cookie, a jack-in-the box, popcorn, being loved and being special. Instruments used may include guitar - acoustic and electric, harmonica, kazoo, ukulele, and assorted percussion instruments including kitchen items."
From her website:
"Sue's programs are energetic, entertaining and very interactive. She encourages her audience to sing along, jump, dance, twirl, stamp feet, clap hands, and have fun! She sings folk songs, children's songs, songs about being a cookie, a jack-in-the box, popcorn, being loved and being special. Instruments used may include guitar - acoustic and electric, harmonica, kazoo, ukulele, and assorted percussion instruments including kitchen items."
Friday, March 14, 2008
Register for a Community Garden plot!
Also from the City of Longmont:
Second Start Community Garden
The Second Start Community Garden, located east of Main Street, at 11th Avenue at Baker Street, is taking registrations for the 2008 gardening season. The Second Start Community Garden is an organic garden, with individual garden plots, but shared workdays for common areas, and social events during the growing season. Fees are based on income. To reserve a plot or for more information, contact Joy Kemna at 303-776-3747 or Veronica Sommers at 303-485-6904.
Sounds like a great activity for kids and adults to enjoy together!
Second Start Community Garden
The Second Start Community Garden, located east of Main Street, at 11th Avenue at Baker Street, is taking registrations for the 2008 gardening season. The Second Start Community Garden is an organic garden, with individual garden plots, but shared workdays for common areas, and social events during the growing season. Fees are based on income. To reserve a plot or for more information, contact Joy Kemna at 303-776-3747 or Veronica Sommers at 303-485-6904.
Sounds like a great activity for kids and adults to enjoy together!
Chick Clark Fishing Extravaganza
From the City of Longmont:
Chick Clark Fishing Extravaganza
Saturday, March 22
In association with the Longmont Breakfast Optimists, Division of Wildlife, and Bennett’s Bait, the City of Longmont's Parks and Open Space Division invites kids (15 and younger) and their families to the 5th Annual Spring Fishing Extravaganza on Saturday, March 22 at Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset.
Bring your fishin’ gear and join us starting at 8:30 a.m. for free fishing, hot dogs and pop, free fishing clinic, raffle and free rods while they last! Sign up for clinic times and information at 303-651-8446.
Chick Clark Fishing Extravaganza
Saturday, March 22
In association with the Longmont Breakfast Optimists, Division of Wildlife, and Bennett’s Bait, the City of Longmont's Parks and Open Space Division invites kids (15 and younger) and their families to the 5th Annual Spring Fishing Extravaganza on Saturday, March 22 at Izaak Walton Park, 18 S. Sunset.
Bring your fishin’ gear and join us starting at 8:30 a.m. for free fishing, hot dogs and pop, free fishing clinic, raffle and free rods while they last! Sign up for clinic times and information at 303-651-8446.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Longmont Parks Department will host their annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 am to 3 pm at Thompson Park. We went last year and it was a great kid event - they had arborists that helped kids climb and rapel from trees, bucket truck rides, live entertainment and lots of opportunities for kids to learn about trees and protecting our environment. See you there!
Update 4/11/08: Just a few more details from the city: The Arbor Day celebration will be held Saturday, April 19th, from 11 am to 3 pm at Thompson Park located at 4th and Bross. The public is invited to climb a tree, take a bucket truck ride, and enjoy some live entertainment. A $1 lunch will be available along with balloons, wood carving, Smokey the Bear and a tree/rosebush sale. In case of poor weather, the festivities will move to April 26. Call 303-651-8446 for more information.
Update 4/11/08: Just a few more details from the city: The Arbor Day celebration will be held Saturday, April 19th, from 11 am to 3 pm at Thompson Park located at 4th and Bross. The public is invited to climb a tree, take a bucket truck ride, and enjoy some live entertainment. A $1 lunch will be available along with balloons, wood carving, Smokey the Bear and a tree/rosebush sale. In case of poor weather, the festivities will move to April 26. Call 303-651-8446 for more information.
Kids Farmfest at Sunflower Farms
Kids Farmfest has started back up again at Sunflower Farms! On Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm you and your family can enjoy a day at the farm participating in activities like holding and feeding baby animals, collecting eggs, playing on the giant treehouse, climbing on tractors, playing in the sandbox, riding ponies, watching ducks and chickens roam the grounds, and much much more! Admission is $6 per person (over 12 months old) and discount punch cards are available - 10 punches for $50. This is a great activity for kids and adults alike! For more information and directions to the farm, visit their website at http://www.sunflowerfarminfo.com.
Longmont Farmer's Market
I know it's still a ways off, but the Longmont Farmer's Market opens May 3rd! Yay! There's just nothing like strolling along the sidewalk early on a Saturday morning buying locally grown items like fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, bread, and eggs! Makes me hungry just thinking about it! The market will be open Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm May 3rd through October 25th. You can visit their website and learn about the growers and producers that will be there. I guess Spring really is just around the corner!!
JBF Consignment Sale
The JBF (Just Between Friends) Sale is a huge consignment event that takes places twice a year at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. The Spring event will be held over Mother's Day weekend this year - May 9th through 12th from 9 am to 7 pm. Admission is free and they will have everything kid-related you can think of - gently used clothes, furniture, toys, books, games, etc! There is still plenty of time to sign up to be a consignor too and you can earn more on the items you sell by volunteering. All the info you'll need is on their website: http://longmont.jbfsale.com!
I've consigned and shopped there many times and found a lot of great stuff for reasonable prices though, like with any sale, you have to be a smart shopper! Since the consignors do all their own pricing, I've found some big name brand things in great shape for cheap but have also seen Wal-mart or Target brands for as much or more than you would pay at those stores. And of course you have to pay particular attention to the quality of items - unfortunately I've gotten home to find that a zipper was broken or a button missing but overall the quality is decent!
I've consigned and shopped there many times and found a lot of great stuff for reasonable prices though, like with any sale, you have to be a smart shopper! Since the consignors do all their own pricing, I've found some big name brand things in great shape for cheap but have also seen Wal-mart or Target brands for as much or more than you would pay at those stores. And of course you have to pay particular attention to the quality of items - unfortunately I've gotten home to find that a zipper was broken or a button missing but overall the quality is decent!
RMCC MOPS Consignment Sale
The 9th annual Rocky Mountain Christian Church MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Consignment Sale will be held Wednesday, April 2nd from 9 am to 8 pm and Thursday, April 3rd from 9 am to 6 pm at the Boulder County Fairgrounds (Hover and Nelson). They will sell gently used baby and kids clothes, shoes, toys, bikes, books, videos, baby equipment and supplies, nursery furniture and maternity clothing. The accept CASH ONLY and items with pink or yellow tags are half price on Thursday. There is still time to register if you want to sell items at this sale - call Jennifer at 720-530-1381 or Alison at 303-908-6783 for more information!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
MANY kids classes at Blissful Family!
From an e-mail from Blissful Family:
Egg Dying with Batik Techniques with Amy Crouch
Come celebrate the coming of spring by dying eggs using wax-batik techniques, similar to the traditional Ukrainian art.
Adults: Tuesday, March 11th from 10 am to noon
Fee: $25 (includes materials)
Kids age 6 and up: Tuesday, March 11th from 4 pm to 6 pm
Fee: $25 (includes materials)
Meditation 1-2-3! with Carolyn Williams Orlando, Ph.D.
Learn simple and easy ways to introduce meditation into your home and to your child. Meditation is a life long skill shown to reduce stress and anxiety, train attention, and develop thought and action. For parents with young children.
Friday, March 14th from 10 am to 11 am
Fee: $10 for adults, children are free
Shonishin (Japanese Pediatric Needleless Acupuncture) for Children
Julie R. Smith (Licensed Acuuncturist)
For kids age 6 months to 10 years
Tuesdays, 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Offered March 18th, April 22nd, May 20th and June 17th
$15 per child
Gemstones for Kids
This hands-on workshop offers children the opportunity to learn new and exciting ways to work with and cherish these minerals treasures. Linda will demonstrate in a love and playful way how to use gemstones for comfort and healing and the importantce of regular cleansing and how to do so.
Thursdays, 4 to 5:30 pm
Offered April 10th, May 8th and May 29th
$15 per child
Magic Felting for Children and Adults
Make animals, forest creatures, flowers, baskets, eggs or vegetables through the age old are of felting. Felting is a traditional art using non-woven fabric formed with sheeps wool. Hands-on experiences allow children to express personal creativity in three-dimensional art forms using color, shape and texture. Take home your creations.
Ages 4 and up
Saturday, 3 to 5:30 pm
March 15th and 22nd - egg, basket, bunny for Easter
April 5th and 12th - Felting for Spring fairy or gnome
May 3rd and 10th - Felting memory pictures for Mother's Day
June 7th and 14th - Felting memory pictures for Father's Day
Origami
Make a heart, flower, crane, ball and more! Explore the beauty of Origami from the basics. Make your own handmade cards and a crane mobile.
Ages: Children and adults
Saturday, 11 am to noon
Fee: $12 per class (materials included)
Egg Dying with Batik Techniques with Amy Crouch
Come celebrate the coming of spring by dying eggs using wax-batik techniques, similar to the traditional Ukrainian art.
Adults: Tuesday, March 11th from 10 am to noon
Fee: $25 (includes materials)
Kids age 6 and up: Tuesday, March 11th from 4 pm to 6 pm
Fee: $25 (includes materials)
Meditation 1-2-3! with Carolyn Williams Orlando, Ph.D.
Learn simple and easy ways to introduce meditation into your home and to your child. Meditation is a life long skill shown to reduce stress and anxiety, train attention, and develop thought and action. For parents with young children.
Friday, March 14th from 10 am to 11 am
Fee: $10 for adults, children are free
Shonishin (Japanese Pediatric Needleless Acupuncture) for Children
Julie R. Smith (Licensed Acuuncturist)
For kids age 6 months to 10 years
Tuesdays, 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Offered March 18th, April 22nd, May 20th and June 17th
$15 per child
Gemstones for Kids
This hands-on workshop offers children the opportunity to learn new and exciting ways to work with and cherish these minerals treasures. Linda will demonstrate in a love and playful way how to use gemstones for comfort and healing and the importantce of regular cleansing and how to do so.
Thursdays, 4 to 5:30 pm
Offered April 10th, May 8th and May 29th
$15 per child
Magic Felting for Children and Adults
Make animals, forest creatures, flowers, baskets, eggs or vegetables through the age old are of felting. Felting is a traditional art using non-woven fabric formed with sheeps wool. Hands-on experiences allow children to express personal creativity in three-dimensional art forms using color, shape and texture. Take home your creations.
Ages 4 and up
Saturday, 3 to 5:30 pm
March 15th and 22nd - egg, basket, bunny for Easter
April 5th and 12th - Felting for Spring fairy or gnome
May 3rd and 10th - Felting memory pictures for Mother's Day
June 7th and 14th - Felting memory pictures for Father's Day
Origami
Make a heart, flower, crane, ball and more! Explore the beauty of Origami from the basics. Make your own handmade cards and a crane mobile.
Ages: Children and adults
Saturday, 11 am to noon
Fee: $12 per class (materials included)
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