Free Flights for Kids This Weekend!

by Terri Chadick on July 15, 2009

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The Experimental Aircraft Association is offering FREE first flights for young people ages 8-17 at the Arkansas Air Museum at Drake Field in Fayetteville on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Last year they flew over 130 kids!

Each child must be accompanied by a parent. The children will fly with pilots that are certificated through the Federal Aviation Agency in the pilot’s own plane. Children will usually be able to handle the flight controls and actually fly the airplane. It is a fairly short flight of about 20 minutes over Fayetteville.

Registration starts at 8:00am. The children will participate in a short class of about 30 minutes to explain what is going to happen, then the flights will begin. The children will receive a certificate after the flight.

For more information call: Warren Jones 841-3791 or email warren.jones1@cox.net. 

 These flights are part of the Association’s Young Eagles Flight Orientation Program.

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As many of you know, my boys attended preschool at the Fayetteville Montessori School and loved it.  My kids were well ahead of the curve for kindergarten, and the school’s extended day program made the life of our family much easier when my husband and I were both working full time.  In short, I would recommend it to anyone looking for fulltime childcare in Fayetteville.

Also, I just learned that the Montessori school will be offering an after school program in the fall. So, if you are exploring alternatives for after school care, contact Montessori for more information.

But, the real reason for this post is to let you know that the Fayetteville Montessori school has a few spots still available in their summer program.  This is highly unusual, so if you are looking for childcare for the rest of the summer, this may be your lucky day. 

My oldest son participated in the Montessori summer program after public school kindergarten and was very happy there.  Of course, what kid wouldn’t be – they go swimming twice a week, to the library weekly, and bowling or roller skating on Fridays as well.  Did I mention the weekly extended day field trips to the Tulsa Zoo, Aquarium, educational hikes, fishing, and Prarie Grove Battlefield?  That, too!

While the summer program is not as structured as the rest of the year (more playground time and popsicles!), the kids still receive intellectual stimulation with daily math, reading and language work as well as weekly educational speakers.  So, Montessori kids don’t suffer from the summer learning backslide that comes from weeks of endless television and video games.

For more information, go to www.fayettevillemontessorischool.com or call 443-7892 or just stop by.  The school is located on East Township Street, between College Ave. and N. Gregg.

We are proud to have Montessori as a sponsor of Life+Kids!

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Summer Scout Celebration and Food Drive

by Terri Chadick on July 14, 2009

Check out this Democrat Gazette article about a group of Scouts from Israel and their upcoming community performance in Bentonville. It looks like a fun way to expose your kids to a bit of Israeli culture.

The Jewish scouts will perform at 1 p.m. Friday at the Boys and Girls Club. The group will also perform at 10 a.m. July 18 at the Bentonville Farmers Market and at 7 p.m. in White Auditorium at Northwest Arkansas Community College. The performance is free, but you are asked to bring a nonperishable food item. 

Thanks for the tip, Lauren!

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Celebration of the Razorback

July 13, 2009

The University of Arkansas Athletic Department invites all fans to be a part of a historical event as the “Celebration of the Razorback,” will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in downtown Fayetteville at the Walton Arts Center parking lot on Dickson Street from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Fans can join representatives from Razorback sports [...]

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Upcoming Events at the Fayetteville Public Library

July 12, 2009

Children’s Summer Reading Club Continues
Fayetteville Public Library Children’s Library: Weekly free programs that inspire students to continue reading during the summer revolve around the theme ‘Be Creative @ Your Library.’ To sign up for the program or to see a full schedule of events, call 856.7170 or  visit the Children’s Desk or  www.faylib.org. 
Teen Summer Reading [...]

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Leonardo Biciunas at the Fayetteville Public Library

July 8, 2009

Parent’s Choice Award winner Leonardo Biciunas will perform on Wednesday, July 15 at 1 & 2 p.m. as part of the library’s Summer Reading Club activities.
Biciunas’ interactive musical performance is for elementary-age students and will be in the library’s Walker Community Room.
Students can sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Children’s Desk or [...]

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Boston Mountain Baby Giveaway!

July 7, 2009

I LOVE Boston Mountain Baby – the new organic baby food company where food is grown by local farmers, made by a local mom, and loved by local babies.
You can find Boston Mountain Baby food in the freezer sections of Ozark Natural Foods in Fayetteville and Pinnacle Station in Rogers. You may also order directly [...]

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Watercolor and Photography Classes for Kids

July 6, 2009

Art By Beth is offering summer watercolor and photography classes for kids age 11-16. 
For more information, go to www.artbybethonline.com.

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Upcoming Trike Theatre Drama Camps and Discounts

July 6, 2009

From Krista at the Trike Theatre in Bentonville:
If you know a young student who likes Nate the Great, we still have room for campers who are 4 years -entering Kindergarten and those entering 1st-2nd grades. Campers will join Kris, Jason and Nate the Great Super Sleuth to solve mysteries through drama, art and movement.  Camps [...]

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Potato Diggin’ at the Botanical Garden

July 6, 2009

This week children will be digging potatoes during the Little Sprouts Garden Time at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Wednesday, July 8th at 10:00am. You should join them!
Little Sprouts activities are included in the regular price of admission/free to BGSO members

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