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After School Workshops at the Fayetteville Public Library

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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After school workshops at the Fayetteville Public Library continue every Thursday at 4 p.m. through February.

The workshops are for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

The final workshop of the month will be Art with Youth CAN! of Community Imagination Studio fame on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008.

The library hosts after school workshops each spring and fall.

The workshops are free. Registration is required and is available at the children’s desk or by calling 479-571-2222 x 4370.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

LadyBacks Summer Soccer Academy for Ages 4 and Up

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Ladybacks soccer team at the University of Arkansas has announced the details of their summer Soccer Academy for boys and girls with sessions in Bentonville and Fayetteville.

  • June 9-13, 2008 in Bentonville (1/2 and full day) and Fayetteville (evening)
  • July 14-18, 2008 in Fayetteville (1/2 and full day)

Both my boys have attended the camp in the past, and will again this year.  The camp is lots of fun and very organized – and my boys’ soccer skills definitely improved over the course of the week. 

The week-long camps offer half day programs for 4-7 year olds and half and full day options for kids 8-13 years old as well as a college prep academy for older girls.

The early registration deadline is April 12, 2008.  Go here for more information on dates and locations.  Download a copy of the registration form here. 

NOTE:  All sessions usually sell out, and you receive a discount for registering before April 12, so register early!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Summer Camps 

Family Days at Crystal Bridges at the Massey

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Crystal Bridges at the Massey’s upcoming Family Time, Picturing Plants, is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2008 from noon to 3pm.  Here are the details: 

Celebrate our featured exhibition, 12th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration, with an afternoon of creative activities exploring the wonder and beauty of plants.

You will decorate a clay pot, discover great plant facts with educators from the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, enjoy storytelling with Bentonville Public Library Children’s Librarian Sue Ann Pekel, create a blooming bag and more!  Barnes & Nobles Booksellers will be hosting a 12th International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration catalog sale at the Massey for your convenience and reading pleasure.

This is a free drop-in program for all!

Questions? Call (479) 418-5700, M–Th between 10am – 3pm or email education@crystalbridges.org

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Museums, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

Baby & Toddler Music Classes

February 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Baby & Toddler music classes based upon the Orff education theory that children of all ages are naturally musical are being offered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.  The classes allow children and caregivers to experience music in a fun way.  Fee: $84 for 12 classes.

Below is a list of class offerings.  The ones with the strike through are full.  The others may still have openings.

  • Bouncing Babies (6 months-walking) Tuesdays 9:45-10:25am
  • Tuneful Tots I (1-2 years) Wednesdays 10-10:40am
  • Tuneful Tots II (2-3 years) Wednesdays 11-11:40am
  • Tuneful Tots I&II (1-3 years) Thursdays 10-11:40am
  • Melody Makers (3-4 years) Thursdays 11-11:40am

Contact Linda Kelly to register Lpkellyar@aol.com

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Classes 

Moms.meetup.com

February 23, 2008 | 1 Comment

If you are looking for ways to meet other moms in Northwest Arkansas, you may want to try Moms Meet Up, a directory of local playgroups and other “meet ups”.  Here are the existing groups and current sizes:

Click on the names of the groups above to find out more and join if you like.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Local Parenting or Kid Related Groups 

Crystal Bridges at the Massey’s After School Program

February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We are extremely lucky to have a world class art museum being built in Northwest Arkansas, and you can get a taste of what to expect by participating in the Children and Family Programs now being offered at Crystal Bridges at the Massey in Bentonville. 

For example, Crystal Bridges at the Massey hosts FREE after-school programs for kids ages 7-12.  Registration is required, and spaces fill quickly.  Here is the current schedule of upcoming Budding Artist classes, all of which have a botanical theme:

  • Thursday, March 6, 2008
    Plants & Paints — Discover the art of botanical illustration and take an up-close look at plants and flowers as you paint them in watercolor.
  • Thursday, April 3, 2008
    Flower Power - See artistic floral design in action – then create your own unique bouquet from paper.
  • Thursday, May 1, 2008
     Art in Bloom!  We’ll stroll to Compton Gardens to see what’s in bloom and capture nature’s beauty in brilliantly colored pencil.

The Children’s Program is a FREE drop-off program held monthly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm for children ages 7-12 only; pre-registration is required (click here for a registration form), and space is limited. 

Questions? Call Crystal Bridges at the Massey at (479) 418-5700 or email education@crystalbridges.org

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Classes 

Arkansas Winds Band Community Concert

February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If your older child has an interest in music or plays in a band, you should take advantage of the upcoming free concert by the Arkansas Winds.  Here are the details:

The Arkansas Winds Community Concert Band with Conductor Michael Ferguson will present a free concert at Central United Methodist Church - Activity Center, 6 West Dickson Street, Fayetteville on Friday, February 29, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. 

The “Classic Carmen” concert will feature Mezzo-Soprano Carmen Sanders performing selections from Bizet’s “Carmen” and Gershwin’s “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”. The band will also perform favorites from Fillmore, Holst, Rossini, Verdi and more.  

For more information, call 479-521-4293.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

Family Day at the Community Imagination Studio

February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

cis-logo.gifFamily Days at the Community Imagination Studio in Fayetteville is truly one of Northwest Arkansas’ best kept secrets.  On the first Saturday of each month, the Studio opens its doors from 10am-4pm to all families in Northwest Arkansas to come and participate in FREE family themed art projects.  A perfect Saturday activity!

The next Family Day will be held on Saturday, March 1st from 10-4pm. This Family Day the Studio is teaming up with TheaterSquared and making art inspired by their latest production: Noodle Doodle Box, a play for children 3 and older. Families will create boxes about important things in our lives as well as make imaginative hats! The Painting Studio will also be open.

Family Day events are free for all participants and no pre-registration is required. Contact Alison Carter for more information at alison@artexplosions.org, 479-442-8585, or visit www.communityimaginationstudio.org

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Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

Kindergarten Registration for Fayetteville Public Schools

February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Thank goodness for my sister in law.  Otherwise, I would have never known that I was supposed to register my son for kindergarten five months before kindergarten started!  If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the Fayetteville Public Schools this fall, here is what you need to know:

  • Kindergarten registration for the Fayetteville Public Schools is Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. 
  • You will register at your school zone’s elementary school.  If you do not know your school zone, check the online zone map here.   
  • To register, you will need: (1) proof of address (such as a utility bill — not a phone bill); (2) your child’s immunization record; and (3) your child’s social security card or proof of birthday.
  • Your child will also need a physical to begin kindergarten, but that can be completed up to 30 days before school starts.
  • You can still register your child after kindergarten registration day.  However, some school’s kindergarten classes fill up that day, so it is best to register on registration day.

If you wish to enroll your child at one of the approved open enrollment schools, you must still enroll at your home school, and then complete a transfer request.

If you have questions, call your elementary school.  You can find the phone numbers here. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Schools, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

More Noodle Doodle Box Fundraiser Information

February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Here’s a message from my friend, Kassie, who is directing Noodle Doodle Box, TheatreSquared’s upcoming show for young audiences:

We’ve been having a blast in rehearsals! It will still be the intimate 150 seat experience that we had in Jungalbook and Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. There will be carpet squares on the floor for the kids who want to be up close to the action and a post-play discussion and autograph signing with the actors.  

I’m also really excited about our lobby! We’re joining creative forces with an amazing woman from the NWA Children’s Museum - Exhibits Committee. She’s working with us to create an interactive lobby experience where young people and families can physically explore themes and show related projects both before and after the show.

With the interactive lobby, the high quality professional production, the youth and family workshops surrounding the performance and the Family Performance Guide in the program (including show research and “car-ride home” discussion questions) - We are creating Theatre for Young Audiences the way I always imagined it could be!.

I hope you will get a chance to bring the kids, spouses, grandparents and neighbors to the show. If you can make it to the show March 1, come to the 4:30pm Family Fundraiser and support TheatreSquared’s education programs. See information below.

TheatreSquared, NWA’s professional theater for both adult and young audiences, invites you to the Noodle Doodle Box Family Fundraiser!

This Carnival/Dinner/Play event is happening Saturday, March 1 at Walton Art Center’s Nadine Baum Studios. At 4:30pm, the Studios will be turned into a carnival atmosphere with cames, crafts and food. Families can enjoy the festivites, have dinner, and meet other families. Then, from 6-7pm, everyone sees an exclusive Noodle Doodle Box performance. Afterwards, families will meet the cast and take a backstage tour. It is a small theater (150 max.) so tickets to the event are limited.

The cost for the event is $25 per person, and includes dinner and tickets to the show.  Everything over the ticket cost ($13 a ticket) is tax deductible as a donation to TheatreSquared. 

If the entire family can’t make it, don’t worry — it will be a perfect night out with mom or dad for the kids who can be there.  It will also be great fun for grandparents and grandkids.

To buy tickets, call TheatreSquared box office at: 479-445-6333

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

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