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Quit Lollygaggin and do Your Chores!

August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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The Shiloh Museum’s August Summer Saturday Program is “Quit Lollygaggin’ and Do Your Chores!”on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 10am-5pm.

This family friendly Summer Saturday Program features soapmaking, gardening, churning butter, washing clothes, quilting, candlemaking, spinning, weaving, hunting and trapping, music, and storytelling.

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

Back to School Series on 40/29 TV

August 12, 2008 | 1 Comment

Life+Kids reader and Sunrise anchor Jennifer Haile is focused on back to school this week.  If you have missed any of the segments, you can catch up by reading Jennifer’ blog where she summarizes the reports each day (link).

Thanks for the great back to school tips, Jennifer!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

38th Annual Ice Cream Social

August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This is a great way to end the summer — homemade cakes and ice cream and lots of activities for kids of all ages.  I hope to see you there!

The Washington County Historical Society’s 38th annual Ice Cream Social will take place from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, at Headquarters House, 118 E. Dickson St. in Fayetteville.

Children 6 and under a FREE.  $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 6-12, $15 max per family.

Homemade cakes and Hiland Dairy ice cream will be served. Graduates of WCHS’ Heritage School will conduct botany and herb garden tours for children, with a lesson of afternoon tea etiquette in a secret garden. The Community Imagination Studio and YouthCAN! programs will also provide children’s art activities.

Additional events include Headquarters House tours, an antique car display, living history persons, dancing and entertainment by Heritage School students, an oil-painting raffle ticket sales, and WCHS membership opportunities. Local musicians will provide live entertainment, and the Book Store and Gift Shop will offer a 10% discount on all merchandise during the event.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Reoccuring Events 

Gone to the Beach — Be Back Soon!

August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

You Must Go To The Springdale Aquatic Center

July 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

I took my boys to the Springdale Aquatic Center for the first time on Wednesday, and I was shocked.  The place is amazing — a competitive sized swimming and diving pool and a play pool with two long, twisty, curvy slides and plenty of fountains and playthings for the younger kids.  It has several zero entry areas and a large covered play pool with fountains for children under 4 years old.

Kids of any age will absolutely love the place.

  • Location:  on the corner of Pleasant and Watson Street in Springdale, next to the Springdale Public Library 
  • Hours:  Monday thru Saturday from 12–6:45 p.m., Sunday from 1— 6:45 p.m.
  • Cost:  $4.00 per person, under 5yrs old - $2.00

Learn from my mistake:  Bring cash or check.  No credit cards accepted!

Here’s a link to the Springdale Aquatic Center’s website.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Outdoor Activities 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Botanical Gardens

July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Midsummer Night’s DreamI love the idea of exposing kids to Shakespeare, and I believe this production would be the perfect entree to the bard.  First, this modern adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream lasts only one hour.  Second, tickets are only $5 ($20 max per family).  Third, the setting is the main lawn of the beautiful Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.

The show is THIS WEEKEND and begins at 6:30pm both Friday, July 25th and Sunday, July 27, 2008.  For more information, call 455-6333 or go to www.bgozarks.org. 

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.  You can also bring a picnic basket or cooler, but any alcoholic beverages must be purchased on site. 

Remember, this is still Shakespeare, so I would suggest preparing by reading the story before you go.  Here’s a good one at Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare (link).  Or, you could read a modern translation of the entire play.  Here’s a good online resource at No Fear Shakespeare (link).

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Friday Morning Movies at the Fayetteville Public Library

July 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Public Library is hosting Friday Morning Movies as part of its Summer Reading Club activities.  The screenings are open to all children and families

Movies are shown each Friday through August 8 at 10 a.m. in the library’s Walker Community Room.

The two remaining show are James and the Giant Peach (PG) on August 1 and Charlotte’s Web 2 (G) on August 8.

Students can sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Children’s Desk or at www.faylib.org.  For more information, call the Children’s Library at 571.2222 x 4370.

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

The new Trike Theater for Youth at the Bentonville Farmers Market

July 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Have you heard about the new Trike Theater for Youth?  This new theater company has great things in store for kids interested in experiencing professional theater.

The Trike Theater is the brainchild of Kassie Misiewicz.  Many of you know Kassie.  She was formerly with TheatreSquared – spearheading their theater for young audiences and education programing.

If you are interested in learning more, the Trike Theater will be presenting a sampling of their programs for children ages 1-18 at the Bentonville Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 26 from 8am-1pm (during the Reconstructing Art Walk). 

Children can create their own story at the Sand Play station, spur their imagination at the Puppet Stage, or participate in one of the following 20-minute Dramatic Play workshops:

  • 8:00-8:20-Story Drama-age 3 and up
  • 9:00-9:20-Inprov-3rd grade and up
  • 10:00-10:20-Story Drama-age 3 and up
  • 11:00-11:20-Improv-3rd grade and up
  • 12:00-12:20-Acting-6th grade and up

The Farmer’s Market is located one block east of downtown Bentonville next to Dave Peel Park on the corner of B and Central Ave.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Bed Bugs Storytime at the Fayetteville Public Library

July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

To do on Thursday night: 

  1. Put your kids in their jammies.
  2. Grab a favorite stuffed animal.
  3. Head to the Fayetteville Public Library for a Bed Bugs Storytime.

When:  Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Walker Community Room.  For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 571.2222 x 4370.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

Ventriloquist Performance at the Fayetteville Public Library

July 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Texas ventriloquist and puppeteer Dennis Lee will perform for elementary students at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday, July 23 at 1 & 2 p.m.

Lee has been a ventriloquist since the age of 10 and performs throughout the country. He has been voted Best Ventriloquist at the Annual International Ventriloquist Convention.

The is part of the library’s Summer Reading Club.  Students can sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Children’s Desk or at www.faylib.org.  For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 571.2222 x 4370.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog 

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