Here are some week-long activities to get them out of the house!
February 16 -20 - Montville
Camp Monty at The Dinosaur Place™ at Nature's Art, 1650 Route 85. Get out of the cold and join the Dinosaur Place for our 2nd Annual Camp Monty Celebration. Participate in “Summer” Olympics. Make a cool summer craft every day! Play fun camp games sure to entertain those winter blahs. Join Monty the T-Rex and all of us at The Dinosaur Place for a warm celebration no matter how cold it is outside. Admission charged. www.thedinosaurplace.com (860) 443-4367
February 16 - 21 - Norwalk
Winter Vacation Week Activities at Stepping Stones Museum for Children Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue. Stepping Stones will host a variety of daily activities and programs for the February vacation week starting on Monday, February 16 and running through Saturday, February 21st. The museum will also be extending its hours and will be open Mon – Fri from 10 am – 5 pm with member mornings at 9 am. $9 General Museum Admission (some activities have $3 materials fee) info@steppingstonesmuseum.org 203-899-0606
February 16 -21- New Haven
Dinosaur Days at the Yale Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Avenue. Join us during the February school holidays for our annual celebration of paleontology and dinosaurs. There will be plenty of hands-on activities for the whole family — our famous fossil dig, an extensive fossil touch table, dinosaur arts and crafts, and the chance to meet experts and watch them prepare dinosaur bones for display — plus a puppet show each day at 11:00 a.m., and something special each afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Museum admission charged. 10:00 am to 3:30 pm daily www.yale.peabody.edu (203) 432-5050
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Upcoming Events at NH Public Library
Free programs for children at the New Haven Free Public Library (MAIN location only). All events and program supplies are free. 2nd Floor Children’s Room.
New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm Street. Call 946-8129 for more info.
Upcoming....
Puppet Show!
Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00pm
Celebrate Black History month with our adaptation of The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South by Robert San Souci. In this story, kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old woman, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. Fun and laughter for all ages!
***SPECIAL programs cosponsored by CT Humanities Council***
BOOK DISCUSSION 1: Reservation is required (target age 7-10) call today 946-8129
Remaining sessions: all sessions 4:00p.m.
Session 2: Thursday, February 19th
Session 3; Thursday, March 19th
Session 4: Thursday, April 23rd
Book Voyagers: Well explore the theme of turning obstacles into opportunity, problem-solving, and optimism. 4 sessions 2 books per session. Books are available for checkout at the Main location at the NHFPL.
All books discussed: Arnold Lobel, Ming Lo Moves the Moutain; Harriet Rhomer, Uncle Nacho's Hat;Albert Blanco, Angel's Kite; Pete Seeger, Abiyoyo; Pete Seeger, Abiyoyo Returns; William Steig, Sylvester & The Magic Pebbles; Baba Wague Diakite, The Hatseller and the Monkeys; Margot Zemach, It Could Always be Worse
BOOK DISCUSSION 2: (reservation required target age 8-12 call today 946-8129)
Tuesday, February 17th at 4:00pm
The Giver By Lois Lowry
Discussion Leader: Jeanne Lawrence, Library Media Specialist
The Giver by Lois Lowry was the winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal, Lois Lowrys novel The Giver centers on 12-year-old Jonas who lives in a seemingly ideal world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness, no unemployment, and where every family is happy. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memories does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community.
Ongoing:
A. Stay and Play Storytime. Tuesdays and Thursdays. At 11am. For infants/toddlers (ages 0-3 years) with caregiver. Music, rhyme, puppets, books, and playtime.
B. Chess Club, instruction and play ages 6-16. Mondays at 4:00pm.
C. Family Fun, Saturdays at 11:00a.m. Join us for stories, fingerplays and crafts! For Children ages 1-6 years and their families.
New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm Street. Call 946-8129 for more info.
Upcoming....
Puppet Show!
Wednesday, February 18 at 4:00pm
Celebrate Black History month with our adaptation of The Talking Eggs: A Folktale from the American South by Robert San Souci. In this story, kind Blanche, following the instructions of an old woman, gains riches, while her greedy sister makes fun of the old woman and is duly rewarded. Fun and laughter for all ages!
***SPECIAL programs cosponsored by CT Humanities Council***
BOOK DISCUSSION 1: Reservation is required (target age 7-10) call today 946-8129
Remaining sessions: all sessions 4:00p.m.
Session 2: Thursday, February 19th
Session 3; Thursday, March 19th
Session 4: Thursday, April 23rd
Book Voyagers: Well explore the theme of turning obstacles into opportunity, problem-solving, and optimism. 4 sessions 2 books per session. Books are available for checkout at the Main location at the NHFPL.
All books discussed: Arnold Lobel, Ming Lo Moves the Moutain; Harriet Rhomer, Uncle Nacho's Hat;Albert Blanco, Angel's Kite; Pete Seeger, Abiyoyo; Pete Seeger, Abiyoyo Returns; William Steig, Sylvester & The Magic Pebbles; Baba Wague Diakite, The Hatseller and the Monkeys; Margot Zemach, It Could Always be Worse
BOOK DISCUSSION 2: (reservation required target age 8-12 call today 946-8129)
Tuesday, February 17th at 4:00pm
The Giver By Lois Lowry
Discussion Leader: Jeanne Lawrence, Library Media Specialist
The Giver by Lois Lowry was the winner of the 1994 Newbery Medal, Lois Lowrys novel The Giver centers on 12-year-old Jonas who lives in a seemingly ideal world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness, no unemployment, and where every family is happy. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memories does he begin to understand the dark secrets behind this fragile community.
Ongoing:
A. Stay and Play Storytime. Tuesdays and Thursdays. At 11am. For infants/toddlers (ages 0-3 years) with caregiver. Music, rhyme, puppets, books, and playtime.
B. Chess Club, instruction and play ages 6-16. Mondays at 4:00pm.
C. Family Fun, Saturdays at 11:00a.m. Join us for stories, fingerplays and crafts! For Children ages 1-6 years and their families.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
NMS's Children's Concert Series
As we posted last month, The Neighborhood Music School's Children's Concert Series - now in its 4th year - presents three concerts each year in January, February and March.
Here are the remaining concerts in this year's series:
Friday, FEBRUARY 6, 4:00 p.m. - Baba Coleman - fantastic drumming
Friday, MARCH 6, 4:00 p.m. - The Guitar Guy - family folk-rock
Below is some additional information about The Drums of Baba David Coleman!
Baba is master of Afro-Carribean, Brazilian and West African drumming and a charismatic performer - Come Feel the Beat!
The DRUMS of BABA DAVID COLEMAN
Friday, FEBRUARY 6
4:00 p.m
Recital Hall
Neighborhood Music School
100 Audubon Street, New Haven
(203) 624-5189
The concert lasts an hour, and there will be a PIZZA PARTY in NMS' Front Space ($1 pizza slice and juice) right after to soothe those hungry tummies!
Tickets are on sale NOW at NMS (at the Front Desk or call (203) 624-5189).
$10 - Adults
$5 - Children 2 and older
Free - Children under 2
NOTE: Tickets will be available on concert day ONLY if the event is not sold out. Reserve your tickets ahead of time by visiting NMS or calling (203) 624-5189.
Net proceeds from all the concerts in the Children's Concert Series benefit the NMS Preschool and Toddler Program.
Here are the remaining concerts in this year's series:
Friday, FEBRUARY 6, 4:00 p.m. - Baba Coleman - fantastic drumming
Friday, MARCH 6, 4:00 p.m. - The Guitar Guy - family folk-rock
Below is some additional information about The Drums of Baba David Coleman!
Baba is master of Afro-Carribean, Brazilian and West African drumming and a charismatic performer - Come Feel the Beat!
The DRUMS of BABA DAVID COLEMAN
Friday, FEBRUARY 6
4:00 p.m
Recital Hall
Neighborhood Music School
100 Audubon Street, New Haven
(203) 624-5189
The concert lasts an hour, and there will be a PIZZA PARTY in NMS' Front Space ($1 pizza slice and juice) right after to soothe those hungry tummies!
Tickets are on sale NOW at NMS (at the Front Desk or call (203) 624-5189).
$10 - Adults
$5 - Children 2 and older
Free - Children under 2
NOTE: Tickets will be available on concert day ONLY if the event is not sold out. Reserve your tickets ahead of time by visiting NMS or calling (203) 624-5189.
Net proceeds from all the concerts in the Children's Concert Series benefit the NMS Preschool and Toddler Program.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Save Our Beloved Sandbox Threads!
I received the following message from Andy, the owner and designer of Sandbox Threads. Please do what you can to help him and all of the small business owners who are in trouble!
Happy New Year from Sandbox Threads
Last April, I sent an "April Fools" email saying that Sandbox Threads was going out of business. It was a joke. This time around, I'm not sure.
Right now, many of you might be thinking that the recession and slow sales are driving us out of business, well, that is not the case. Our sales are up from this time last year, and until yesterday, we were having a very good 2009.
That was until I finally started paying attention to the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act). On Feb. 10, the CPSIA will go into effect, and while the intent of the legislation is good (keeping lead toys out of the hands of children), the umbrella, over-reaching implementation will destroy thousands of small businesses catering to children, like SBT.
This legislation requires lead testing for all products designed for children 12 and under. In order to stay in compliance, we would have to test all of our onesies/shirts in every color, size, style. The cost of testing the products we offer would be approximately $1,200,000. Needless to say, we do not make anywhere near that sort of money, and thus, we will have to close up shop. The fine for one noncompliance starts at $100,000.
In recent days, some positive news has started to trickle out, and Congress seems to finally get it, but as of yet, no official delay or rewrite of the legislation has occurred.
So, how can you help? Just follow the below link and write to your Congressperson and Senators. It will not take five minutes to write all three folks, and you just might help save SBT along with most other small companies that produce products for children.
http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/how-you-can-help
Happy New Year from Sandbox Threads
Last April, I sent an "April Fools" email saying that Sandbox Threads was going out of business. It was a joke. This time around, I'm not sure.
Right now, many of you might be thinking that the recession and slow sales are driving us out of business, well, that is not the case. Our sales are up from this time last year, and until yesterday, we were having a very good 2009.
That was until I finally started paying attention to the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act). On Feb. 10, the CPSIA will go into effect, and while the intent of the legislation is good (keeping lead toys out of the hands of children), the umbrella, over-reaching implementation will destroy thousands of small businesses catering to children, like SBT.
This legislation requires lead testing for all products designed for children 12 and under. In order to stay in compliance, we would have to test all of our onesies/shirts in every color, size, style. The cost of testing the products we offer would be approximately $1,200,000. Needless to say, we do not make anywhere near that sort of money, and thus, we will have to close up shop. The fine for one noncompliance starts at $100,000.
In recent days, some positive news has started to trickle out, and Congress seems to finally get it, but as of yet, no official delay or rewrite of the legislation has occurred.
So, how can you help? Just follow the below link and write to your Congressperson and Senators. It will not take five minutes to write all three folks, and you just might help save SBT along with most other small companies that produce products for children.
http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/how-you-can-help
Saturday, January 24, 2009
NEW! Weekend Toddler Tunes!
Good news: Starting this weekend, Toddler Tunes will be meeting Sundays at 4:15 pm (as well as Wednesdays at 11:15am). So the first Sunday will be January 25, and we will continue throughout February. From there we'll see what interest is like.
Please tell your friends, and I'll look forward to seeing you Sunday if you can make it.
Sundays at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
Corner of Orange and Humphrey Street in New Haven
Please tell your friends, and I'll look forward to seeing you Sunday if you can make it.
Sundays at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
Corner of Orange and Humphrey Street in New Haven
Friday, January 23, 2009
Pancake Breakfast for Old Saybrook Fire Dept
The Old Saybrook Fire Department’s
Junior Division is pleased to host:
Sunday Pancake & Breakfast Buffet
Eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, coffee, tea, juice
All are invited to attend and enjoy hot & fresh tasty food
served by our junior volunteer firefighters!
Old Saybrook Fire Department, 310 Main Street
Sundays: Jan 25th, Feb. 8th & Feb 22nd, 2009
8:00 am to 12 noon ~ Only $5.00 per person
Free tours of the firehouse upon request (Must be accompanied by a
member of the O.S.F.D.)
Thank you for supporting the Old Saybrook Fire Department’s Junior Division
310 Main Street, Old Saybrook, 06475 (860.395.3149)
Junior Division is pleased to host:
Sunday Pancake & Breakfast Buffet
Eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, coffee, tea, juice
All are invited to attend and enjoy hot & fresh tasty food
served by our junior volunteer firefighters!
Old Saybrook Fire Department, 310 Main Street
Sundays: Jan 25th, Feb. 8th & Feb 22nd, 2009
8:00 am to 12 noon ~ Only $5.00 per person
Free tours of the firehouse upon request (Must be accompanied by a
member of the O.S.F.D.)
Thank you for supporting the Old Saybrook Fire Department’s Junior Division
310 Main Street, Old Saybrook, 06475 (860.395.3149)
Puppet Show at The Peabody Saturday
Roxi Fox is preparing for the February holidays, but none of Roxi’s friends are around to help. Could the cold weather and short days have something to do with their disappearance?
Join puppeteer Betty Baisden as Roxi learns firsthand about hibernation.
The Peabody Museum, New Haven
Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 am
Join puppeteer Betty Baisden as Roxi learns firsthand about hibernation.
The Peabody Museum, New Haven
Saturday, January 24th at 11:00 am
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