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Saturday Movies at the Rogers Public Library

April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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The Rogers Public Library offers family oriented monthly Saturday matinees.  Below is a list of upcoming scheduled presentations.  You can find out more information on the Rogers Public Library’s website.

  • April 26, 2008 — Enchanted

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

Family Yoga at Terra Tots

March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

From Bernice at Terra Tots: 

Terra Tots will be hosting an upcoming yoga class here at our location on the square. The class will start in April and will be focused on family yoga (ie: mother & child, father & child, etc.). Young Master Christopher will be leading the sessions. He is youthful and full of peaceful energy. If you have questions for Christopher, please call him at 479 871 5886.

The class will be ongoing and is $25 per session. Please contact Bernice at Terra Tots if you’d like more information. Call soon to reserve a spot. 479-587-TOTS.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

After School Workshops at the Fayetteville Public Library

February 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 

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 

Mayan Mystery Exhibit

February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

My boys and I recently stopped in to see the Mystery of the Mayan Medallion exhibit at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville and were very impressed.  The exhibit would fit right in to any metropolitan children’s museum. 

The Mystery of the Mayan Medallion, an exhibit developed by the Arkansas Discovery Network, will be on display through March 8 at the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery at the Walton Arts Center. The interactive exhibit, geared toward children, parents and teachers, is a puzzle where participants look for treasure and avoid the fate of unfortunate archaeologists.

While the exhibit is geared toward 3rd grade and up, my kindergartner and second grader loved it.  It is a small exhibit that will probably will take most kids 30 minutes to an hour to enjoy. 

If you are near the Walton Arts Center, find time to see the Mayan Mystery Exhibit located in the gallery next to the box office at the Walton Arts Center.  It’s free and fun.

Through March 8, 2008 — 9-5 Monday through Friday and 10-4 on Saturdays

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

Studio Hours at the Community Imagination Studio in Fayetteville

February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Featured projects for Saturday, Feb 9th :

Get in the spirit of February! Valentine’s Day is coming up, celebrate it by making things to show others that you care.

Also, February is Black History Month. Come and learn about contemporary African American Artists such as Trenton Doyle Hancock, Laylah Ali, and Kara Walker, and create works in their style.

The painting studio will also be open.

Cost is $5 for adults and children, free to the parents of participating children. No pre-registration is required.

For more information about this program or other offerings such as birthday parties or Mommy and Me art classes, please visit http://www.communityimaginationstudio.org/  or contact Alison Carter at alison@artexplosions.org. 479-442-8585

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

I Love the Concept of The Wanderer on the Web

February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Fayetteville Public Library has launched Wanderer on the Web, an online version of its literary magazine, The Wanderer.   

The Wanderer, published annually, includes literary and art work of local third grade through high school students.

The Wanderer on the Web allows students to submit book reviews, poetry and other writing and artwork on the site.  The site already includes several book reviews, a poem, and some thoughtful discussion on whether the movie and book the Golden Compass includes anti-religious themes.

If your school age child is a writer, artist, or opinion giver, make sure they know about The Wanderer on the Web.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

The Search for Indoor Activities for a One Year Old

January 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

I have a friend who stays home with her 1 year old and 12 week old.  As you might imagine, she is going a bit stir crazy in this cold weather.  So she is on a quest to find fun indoor activities for her toddler. 

So far I have sent her to

  1. Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville Public Libraries Story Times
  2. Gymboree Play and Music in Bentonville
  3. Whole Child Movement Studio in Fayetteville
  4. Fun City/Chuck E Cheese

Where else do you suggest?  Leave your ideas in the comments or email them to me at terri@lifepluskids.com.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

The Fayetteville Public Library is Starting a Tween Book Club

January 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

BeTween the Books @ FPL, a book club for girls and boys ages 9 to 12, will host its first meeting Monday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m.

The club will meet in the Fayetteville Public Library’s Wal-Mart Storytime Room.

Anyone interested in attending should sign up in advance at the Children’s Desk and receive a copy of the book. For the January meeting, participants will discuss The Library Card by Jerry Spinelli.

For more information, call the Children’s Desk at 571.2222 x 4370.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

The Girls and Dolls Historical Society

December 9, 2007 | 1 Comment

The Girls and Dolls Historical Society (for 3rd-5th graders) meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10:00a.m. in the Fayetteville Public Library’s Wal-Mart Storytime Room.

Loosely based on the American Girls series, the Society allows girls to read and discuss a book at each meeting and enjoy crafts and refreshments.

The books feature girls living during important periods of American history. Girls can bring their favorite doll to the meetings.  Sign up at the children’s desk (479.571.2222 Ext. 4370)

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Blog, Indoor Activities 

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