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May 10, 2012
News & Events
- Notes from your publisher.....
- Family HandPrint Collage
- Bananas Foster French Toast
- Plantable Paper - A Mother's Day Craft
- What Do Moms Really Want For Mother's Day?
- This Week's Picks
- Plan Ahead
- Do You Love Lacrosse? Do You Even Know Lacrosse?
- Kiss My Acronym- Boycotting Labels
- Great Places To Go With Your Kids Around Town
- Local Weekly Storytimes
- Kids Eat FREE!!
- Making "My Macaroni" Work For You
Notes from your publisher.....
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms out there. Mother's Day is a day to remember how special you are. What you mean to your family. It is a day to celebrate you and being a mother. Several years ago the women in my family started a new tradition on Mother's Day, we all go out together and the kids and husbands aren't allowed. There are definitely some people that don't agree with this type of celebration, but for us it was a ...
Family HandPrint Collage
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Construction Paper ...
Bananas Foster French Toast
Ingredients:
Directions:
Heat griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Coat with a thin layer of ...
Plantable Paper - A Mother's Day Craft
As seen on 9News
Supplies for Plantable Paper
Napkins - in various colors
Plastic container with screw top lid
Flower seeds
Strainer/Collander
Wax paper
Cookie cutter - large enough to place your fingers in
Towels - 2 to 3
Cooling rack (optional)
Supplies for Greeting Card
Construction paper
Double-sided tape (or other adhesive)
Markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc
Directions:
- Tear napkins into pieces about half the size of a postage stamp. Place the napkin pieces into the plastic container until the container is about half full. Fill the container with water. Screw lid onto container. Shake ...
What Do Moms Really Want For Mother's Day?
Friday, May 11 - Rec and Rock
Where: Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center
2004 W. Powers Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120When: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PMWho: Ages 9-14 yearsHow: Register online HERECost: $10For more info: www.sspr.org
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Friday, May 11 - Friday Night Campfire - Creepy but True
Creepy but True - Enjoy stories of creepy, crawly, or simply hard-to-believe experiences that will give you goosebumps.
Where: South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120When: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PMWho: All AgesHow: Register online HERECost: Non-District Price:$9.00
District Price:$6.00
Family (District, same address or surname):$17.00
Family (Same address or surname):$24.00
Family member:$0.00
Youth Dist:$5.00
Youth Non Dist:$7.00
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Saturday, May 12 - Snap Shooters
Students will build their understanding of photography from one class to the next, gaining confidence through repetition of how-to steps. Led by Stephen and Alexandria, these youth workshops teach kids to operate a camera, compose photographs, use light and shadow, look at shots from different angles, and consider color in their shots, to name just a few of the elements that make photography intriguing and fun.
Where: Colorado Photographic Arts Center
Belmar Block 7 • 445 South Saulsbury Street, Lakewood, CO 80226When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Kids ages 5 - 8How: Register online HERECost: $5.00For more info: www.cpacphoto.org
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Saturday, May 12 - Dinosaur Discovery Day
When: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Mr. Bones will perform from 10am to 2pm.)Who: Everyone
It is Boy Scout Day too! Activities are designed for Cub Scouts and Webelos to earn astronomy and geology awards and for the Boy Scouts to earn the Geology Merit Badge. Scouts must register using a form on www.dinoridge.org.How: Just come and join the funCost: Admission and hiking the trail are free. An optional shuttle bus costs $3 with ages 4 & 5 half price and below 4 free.For more info: www.dinoridge.org
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Saturday, May 12 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic
Picture Frame Planter
Spring has sprung! Your child will love building the Picture Frame Planter and personalizing it with photos. Plant something togetherWhere: All local Lowes Home Improvement StoresWhen: 10:00 AMWho: For kids 3 years and upHow: You can register online at www.lowesbuildandgrow.comCost: FREEFor more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate of merit.
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Saturday, May 12 - Leave No Trace Junior Ranger Day
Where: Crown Hill Park
Garland St. and W 26th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Drop by any time between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.)Who: EveryoneHow: Registration is not required.Cost: FREE
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Saturday, May 12 - 2012 Centennial Spring Fling
Where: deKoevend Park
6301 S. University Blvd.,
Centennial, ColoradoWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come and enjoy the fun!Cost: FREE!For more info: www.sspr.org
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Saturday, May 12 - Snap Shooters
Students will build their understanding of photography from one class to the next, gaining confidence through repetition of how-to steps. Led by Stephen and Alexandria, these youth workshops teach kids to operate a camera, compose photographs, use light and shadow, look at shots from different angles, and consider color in their shots, to name just a few of the elements that make photography intriguing and fun.
Where: Colorado Photographic Arts Center
Belmar Block 7 • 445 South Saulsbury Street, Lakewood, CO 80226When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Kids ages 9 & Up Kids Ages 15 & up are welcome in our Adult ClassesHow: Register online HERECost: $5For more info: www.cpacphoto.org
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Sunday, May 13 - Mother's Day Wildflower Hike
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, 80401When: n/aWho: All ages.How: Register online HERECost: FREE
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Sunday, May 13 - Baby Boogie
It is Sunday afternoon and the kids are restless. What do you do? We know a place, the perfect location, in Old Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue called the D Note. Every Sunday the kids, from 1 month to 12 years old, come and enjoy music, both by listening to it, playing it and dancing to it. Parents relax at their tables, watching the kids dance and play together - great entertainment in and of itself. The children make new friends and greet some old ones. Some even make this a weekly gathering spot.
Where: The D Note 7519 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO www.dnote.usWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just jump in the car and come on down!Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
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Tuesday, May 15 - Kids Hour
Where: Roxborough State ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Ages: for 5 and younger accompanied by an adultHow: Please call for more information and to register. Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303- 973-3959.Cost: Programs are free, however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase a $7.00 daily pass or display a valid annual pass.
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Wednesday, May 16 - Little Fledglings Preschool Nature Hour
Where: Audobon Center at ChatfieldWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: For Children ages 3-6 (and parent/guardians, too!)How: Register at 303-973-9530 or info@denveraudubon.orgCost: Friends Members: $5 per child and their adult; $2 each additional child
Non-members: $8 per child and their adult; $4 each additional childFor more info: www.denveraudobon.org
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Wednesday, May 16 - Little Fledglings Preschool Nature Hour
Where: Audobon Center at ChatfieldWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: For Children ages 3-6 (and parent/guardians, too!)How: Register at 303-973-9530 or info@denveraudubon.orgCost: Friends Members: $5 per child and their adult; $2 each additional child
Non-members: $8 per child and their adult; $4 each additional childFor more info: www.denveraudobon.org
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Thursday, May 17 - Wii and Xbox Kinect
Where: Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120When: 3:30 PMWho: TeensHow: Just come join the funCost: FREE
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Friday, May 18 - Money Matters Class - What Is An Entrepreneur
The best thing about our Money Matters classes is that you will earn a $5 Bonus Bucks Certificate for attending the class! After class you can take that certificate to the bank and deposit it into your account - or use it to open a savings account. We're talking free money into your savings.
Where: Classes are at our Denver facility: 3550 E. 1st Ave., Denver, ColoradoWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 9-11How: All classes require advanced registration, as they fill-up! Please complete the form online HERE. Classes without an adequate number of participants may be canceled and you will be notified. Classes are FREE, but space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: If you have questions, contact Amy at 303-320-3214 or aarea@yacenter.org
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Friday, May 18 - Money Matters Class - Banking Bingo
The best thing about our Money Matters classes is that you will earn a $5 Bonus Bucks Certificate for attending the class! After class you can take that certificate to the bank and deposit it into your account - or use it to open a savings account. We're talking free money into your savings.
Where: Classes are at our Denver facility: 3550 E. 1st Ave., Denver, ColoradoWhen: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Ages 6-8How: All classes require advanced registration, as they fill-up! Please complete the form online HERE. Classes without an adequate number of participants may be canceled and you will be notified. Classes are FREE, but space is limited.Cost: FREEFor more info: If you have questions, contact Amy at 303-320-3214 or aarea@yacenter.org
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Saturday, May 19 - Touch-a-Truck
Where: South Suburban Family Sports Dome parking lot
6959 S. Peoria St. Centennial, CO 80112When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: It’s sure to be a fun and unique experience for all ages.How: Just come down and have funCost: FREEFor more info: www.sspr.org
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Tuesday, May 22 - Kids Hour
Where: Roxborough State ParkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Ages: for 5 and younger accompanied by an adultHow: Please call for more information and to register. Registration required 24 hours prior. Call 303- 973-3959.Cost: Programs are free, however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase a $7.00 daily pass or display a valid annual pass.
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Do You Love Lacrosse? Do You Even Know Lacrosse?
Newcomers often mistakenly believe that it has Canadian or French origins, but there is a tremendous amount of pride and respect for the sports Native American Indian roots. As you fall in love with the modern sport always remember to respect its past and its origins.
The sports roots ...
Kiss My Acronym- Boycotting Labels
I get the nervous tummy anytime someone even begins the topic because it is then that I need to instantaneously decide if my soap box will put a damper on the evening. Sometimes the soap box is cumbersome. Big and bulky and certainly not worthy of a situation. Other times it fits well.
The truth is that no matter how I answered that ...
Great Places To Go With Your Kids Around Town
Museums, Rec Centers, Animal Adventures and More!
This article is a work in progress, we will be continuing to add links. If you know of any great places we should add please let me know.
We live in an amazing city, with an amazing amount of places to have fun with our children. This is by no means a complete list of places in the metro area but it is a complete list of great places in Lakewood, Littleton, Golden & Wheat Ridge as well some great spots in the Denver area.
Museums and Historical Sites
Buffalo Bill ...
Local Weekly Storytimes
A Comprehensive List of All Of The Great Local Places to Hear Great Stories
Storytimes
Monday
Belmar Library - Toddlers - 10 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Toddlers - 10:30 a.m.
Belmar Library - All ages - 10:45 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Preschoolers - 11 a.m.
Golden Library - All ages - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Evergreen Library - Toddlers - 10:30 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Baby Time - 10:30 a.m.
Wheat Ridge Library - All ages - 10:30 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Toddlers - 11 a.m.
Lakewood Library - Preschoolers - 11:30 a.m.
Evergreen Library - Baby Time - 11:15 a.m.
Belmar Library - Preschoolers - 1:30 p.m ...
Kids Eat FREE!!
There are a lot of places in the metro area that have Kids Eat Free (or practically free) Nights! Here is a list of ones that we know of, and we would love to hear about any that you know to add to our list! Always call ahead to confirm that they are still having a Kid's Eat Free Night because restaurants can change these at any time.
Also if you find out we have something wrong please let us know.
Everyday
Las Fuentes (Lakewood) - One free kids meal ...
Making "My Macaroni" Work For You
A little info on this great feature
Have you spent all week sifting through the papers, stacks of magazines, pamphlets and flyers, only to get to the car on the day of, and not have the address? Then you have to unload everyone, head back in and look up the address, print out the page, only to arrive exhausted, and late.
Macaroni Kid to the rescue! (Dramatic music here)
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