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Burma Cyclone Information |
Burma
Resources: As a Burmese-American, I have received
many questions about the situation in Burma and what we
can do to help. Here are few quick items to
consider:
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Understand the Context
- See my online overview
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Research
the Current Situation - Read news on the
Irrawaddy Magazine
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Donate to the Situation - CNN has a great
list of reputable organizations
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Support Locally - Lutheran Social Services
in Milwaukee helps Burmese refugees come to
Wisconsin. Find out what they need or organize
a group to sponsor a family to come to the US.
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Become
Politically Active - Encourage and influence
your government officials to act to change the
political situation in Burma that allows these
tragedies to occur.
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Those of you who know
me well realize the high value I place on quality family
time. I believe it is important that we seek out
opportunities to share meaningful experiences with our kids--
events that will give us a chance to learn, share, and connect as
families. The big challenge is finding these family events. I
spend a bit of time every week surfing the web for significant
interaction opportunities for my family in the Madison, Wisconsin
area. Instead of keeping what I find to myself, I might as
well post it online in hopes that you can benefit too. With
that said, when you come across high value upcoming events, please
pass them on too!
To subscribe or
unsubscribe to this
page as a weekly email digest, send me an email-- selwyn@selwyn.org.
Before I get started with
the updates, 31-May is the date for the annual SWE PARTY!!!
If you are not familiar, every year we throw the biggest family
friendly bash in town, and everyone is invited! We
are going to have the usual carnival style inflatables, live
music by OD TAPO IMI, games, food, and more. Our featured
charity this year is the Madison Area Youth Special Olympics
team. This charity has special meaning to us as our son
Jordan has benefited greatly from their programming.
RSVP online and get the donation link at our family website --
http://www.whatacoolfamily.com. See you there!
May 17 - May 23
The weather
-- Beautiful weather, much like last week. Look for a
chance of rain on Monday and then again later in the week.
Family Friendly Resource Question --
Singing!
We had an additional response to the last family resource
question, so I am posting the responses again this week too.
I
am looking for a venue for my 7 year old daughter... singing
or singing instruction ...formal or informal. She is too
young for Madison Children's Choir.
...and here's what you had to say:
With regard to the 7 year old, how about good ol' Monroe St.
Fine Arts Center,
http://www.msfac.org/lessons_privatemusic.shtml
http://www.astepabovedanceandmusic.com/
A Step Above in Monona 221-4243. They have a great vocal
program!
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Rhapsody Arts Center in Verona
offers a choir for kids aged 6-8 called “Team Sing” which
runs during the school year. In the summer, they’re running
a week-long class for kids aged 6-12 called “Beginning
Singing for Kids”. Private voice lessons are available also.
If you have any questions, please call (608) 848-2045.
Thanks!
Skywatching
Memorial High School Planetarium 201 S. Gammon Rd.
May 21, 6:30-7:30 PM and 7:45-8:45 PM
Cost: $2 Call: 663-6102
http://www.mmsd.org/planetarium
Explore the current night sky in the planetarium, learning how
to identify constellations, planets, and interesting telescope
and binocular targets so
that you will be able to find them in the real sky.
Tickets: $2. No reservations. Tickets go on sale starting at
6:00 PM. Some shows do sell out.
Kids' Art Adventures
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State St. Madison, WI Phone 608-257-0158
Sunday, May 18 - 1:00pm
http://mmoca.org/education/children.php
Kids’ Art Adventures invites families to make art together
inspired by the MMoCA’s current exhibitions. Activities are
planned for 6 to 10 year olds, but younger siblings are welcome.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Program
participants should plan to meet promptly at 1 pm in MMoCA’s
main lobby. Free.
In this Kids’ Art Adventure, children will explore TL Solien’s
lush and colorful canvases, on view in the main galleries, and
discover the stories in his art. In the classroom, they will
make paintings that picture important parts of their own lives.
Led by art educator Marnie Hyland.
Schumacher Farm Public Day
Schumacher Farm County Park, Waunakee 5682 Hwy. 19
Sunday, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family sing-along 2 pm. 849-4559
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=198111
Free farm activities, prairie walks & refreshments
Morel Mushroom Festival
Saturday & Sunday May 17 & 18
7:30 am-midnight on 5/17 and 7 am-4 pm, 5/18
http://www.muscoda.com
With games, flea market, arts & crafts, entertainment, parade (2
pm, 5/18).
For more information about Muscoda go to
www.muscoda.com
Whole Foods Market
3313 University Ave Madison, WI 53705 608.233.9566
Friday, May 23, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Baby Signs® Parent Workshop $45
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/calendars/MAD.html
Talk with your baby before they can talk! Have a night out with
Baby Signs! This workshop introduces parents to the ground
breaking research and history behind the Baby Signs program.
Participants will learn about the many benefits of incorporating
signing into their daily lives and learn all they need to know
to begin signing at home. Cost covers 2 adult family members and
includes a Parent Workshop kit. Please register for this class
directly with Instructor Tamara at 608.831.2068.
Reptile Palace Orchestra
Free Tunes at Monona Terrace concert
Monona Terrace Rooftop 1 John Nolen Dr. Call: 261-4000
Wednesday, May 21 5:30pm - 7pm
http://www.mononaterrace.com
The Reptile Palace Orchestra and Bellydance Troupe
Join us for a night of bellydancing and exotic "pan-ethnic"
music on the rooftop at Tunes at Monona Terrace! The Reptile
Palace Orchestra is one of the areas most inventive and eclectic
bands with music covering torchy lounge, klesmer, and Turkish
dance songs. Also featured will be the Ashar Dance Company and
El Genneyya Bellydancing Troupe.
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7pm on Wednesday, May
21st. The performance, graciously sponsored in part by The Evjue
Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, is
free and open to the public and will be held on the Monona
Terrace Rooftop, weather permitting. Menu specials include Greek
chicken pizza, and an Aphrodite cocktail. Sandwiches, popcorn,
beer, wine, and soft drinks will also be available for purchase.
In the case of inclement weather, call 261-4000 after 2pm on the
day of the event for concert location.
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is pleased to
help sponsor this program, as well as numerous other free or low
cost events made available to the public each year. Parking is
available for $4 in the Monona Terrace parking ramp at One John
Nolen Drive. For further information call (608) 261-4000 or
visit
http://communityevents.mononaterrace.com.
3rd Annual Janesville Renaissance Faire
Traxler Park 600 N Main St, Janesville on the riverside at the
corner of N. Parker Dr. and E. Memorial Dr.
May 17-18, 10:00am - 7:00pm Sat, 10:00am - 6:00pm Sun. Rain or
Shine!
Adults - $7 or $1 off with donation of a non-perishable food to
support local charities
Children 4-12 - $5
Children under 4 - FREE!
http://www.jvlfaire.gsmbristol.org/
Bring your family and enjoy interacting with the many world
class performers, shopping the exotic vendors, and enjoying the
finest in food and drink. Our Children’s Area is filled with
great free activities! We have period games to play, lots of
arts and crafts, and performers specifically geared for
children. Come and enjoy musical performances by nationally
renowned Bounding Main, magic and juggling by Geoff Marsh, and
musical comedy by the two Merry Men Heath Denikas and Greg
Larsen. See flights of fancy while watching the falconer from
Take Flight! Wildlife Education. Rub shoulders with her
majesties noble court, wear armor with the military, wield a
sword and frolic with the peasants during this exciting two day
trip into an olde world experience. Lost watch arts come to life
during demonstrations at the forge, chainmail booth, and
glassblower. All proceeds from the event go for education and
the continuation of the faire. View our Renaissance website for
more information at www.jvlfaire.gsmbristol.org. For more
information about this event, please feel free to contact Venesa
Draves at jvlfaire@gsmbristol.org or at 608-322-8813.
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
Friday, May 23 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Westside Andy
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
Don't forget to pack your picnic, picnic blanket, toys (think
large plastic cars), bug spray, and camera. If you haven't
been, there are always at least 30 kids running around and the
whole place is fenced in (except for a small passageway just to
the right of the stage-- keep your eye on it). It is one of
the easiest family venues for live music.
Fitchburg Days
McKee Farms Park 2930 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg - Call:
279-0464
May 16-18: See schedule online at the link below:
http://www.fitchburgdays.com
A celebration of our Irish Culture - come join this year's
community festival out at McKee Farms Park from th. Festivities
include live music, cultural tent, carnival, children's games,
and fun for all ages. Complete schedule of events can be found
at www.fitchburgdays.com.
A Day With
Beatrix Potter
Hinchley's Dairy Farm 2844 Hwy. 73, Cambridge Call: 764-5090
May 17 and 18 10:00am - 4:00pm
storytimes at 11 am & 2 pm, plus petting zoo, farm tours,
activities, food. $5 admission
http://www.dairyfarmtours.com
Beatrix Potter was a famous author and illustrator of classic
children's stories. The event will be located at Hinchley's
Dairy Farm in Cambridge where there will be an "open barn" and a
barnyard of animals to visit. Storytime will take place at 11
and 2, being read by Mrs. Lindsey Hoel-Neds in character as
Beatrix.
Mrs. Lindsey Hoel-Neds is an English teacher at Cambridge High
School, and has years of acting experience.
Debra Hetzel Wamback, a Cambridge Elementary School art teacher
and president of the Madison Watercolor Society, will be
painting some of the many barnyard animals throughout the farm
on May 17th. She will have several of her watercolors on display
and for sale. She has been selling watercolors for almost 20
years.
A painting area with watercolors will be open and free for all
to enjoy. All artist are welcome to bring sketch pads and other
art materials with them.
Admission has been reduced to only $5 per person with a portion
of the proceeds to go to the Cambridge Community Library. So
take a day, come out to the farm, and enjoy a book with a child.
Baby Signs®
Parent Workshop
Call 608-831-2068
Wednesday, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Muddy Moose Esspresso,
Cottage Grove
Saturday, May 24 11:00am - 12:30pm at Harbor Wellness
Center, Middleton
http://www.babysignsprogram.com/withtamara
For Expecting Parents, Parents/Caregivers of babies birth-2 yrs,
Childcare professionals, Teachers, Grandparents, or Babysitters.
Talk with your baby before they can talk! This one time, 1 ½ hr
workshop teaches everything you need to know to get started with
the Baby Signs® program.
What You will learn:
· how to begin signing with your baby
· effective ways to begin teaching signs at home
· easy ways to use signs in daily routines
· what to expect as your baby transitions from signs to speech
Designed for parents of hearing children ages birth to 2 years.
Please bring a materials fee of $35 to receive a complete Baby
Signs® Parent Kit designed to make signing with your baby fun
and easy at home. For questions, or to register for these
classes please contact:
WORT Block Party
600 Block W. Doty Street
May 18, 11am - 7pm
http://www.wort-fm.org
Food! Raffle! Kids' Activities!
WORT's 11th Annual Block Party is rapidly approaching! Be sure
to mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18th and plan to head
down to the 600 block of West Doty Street, corner of Bedford,
right next to the station. The party starts at 11am and the fun
continues until 7pm. As always, there will be live music,
children's activities, food from around the world, art and craft
vendors and a beer garden featuring fine Wisconsin brews! This
year, we will also have raffle with fabulous prizes donated by
area businesses.
The WORT Block Party is a free event and all are invited. So,
pass the word and bring the whole family down to have fun while
supporting Madison's community radio station.
WORT's 11th Annual Block Party has been made possible with help
from WORT volunteers and listeners along with the generous
support of many area businesses.
Call Maggie Weiser, Event Coordinator, at 256-2001 for more
information about the WORT Block Party. See you on May 18th!
New Glarus
Community Fest
New Glarus Village Park
Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26
http://www.ngyouthcommittee.com
Everyone will love playing games, dancing to live country and
rock music, taking part in a fun run and playing in volleyball
and kickball tournaments. There are also rides and inflatables,
face painting, a rock-climbing wall, a western shooting gallery
and the 4H petting zoo.
Events take place in the New Glarus Village Park and all
proceeds benefit area youth. Visit www.ngyouthcommittee.com or
SwissTown.com to learn more.
World's Largest
Brat Fest
Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center 1919 Energy Center
Way
Memorial Day Weekend May 23 - May 26. Rain or Shine!!!
11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday
http://www.bratfest.com
Bratfest Highlights and Rides: Johnsonville Big Taste Grill,
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, Mr. Ed's Magical Midway, Mustard
Museum, Chocolate Shoppee Ice Cream, Kayaking Rides for Kids -
Rutabagas
Kids! Try Kayaking
Rutabaga, the Paddlesport Shop, is pleased to be at Brat Fest
2008. We'll have kayaks on the water Saturday, Sunday, Monday
11:30-5:30. Introduce your kids to the excitement of kayaking
and discover how you can enjoy this wonderful family activity
together. Learn about our summer paddling day camps for kids,
because canoes and kayaks are the ultimate playstations!
JOHNSONVILLE WORLD'S LARGEST BRAT FEST TO SIZZLE AND SET WORLD
RECORD
Volunteers to Attempt Selling More Than 200,000 Brats - a World
Record for Brats Served During a Single Event
Hero's Party
Stay and Play
8233 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562 · 608-831-9569
Friday, May 16th 9:00am to 12:30pm (Closed 12:30 to 2:30) Again
2:30pm to 5:00pm
Drop and Play Friday, May 16th - 6pm to 9pm.
http://www.herosparty.com/
Syttende Mai
Downtown Stoughton - Call: 873-7912
May 16th, 17th and 18th - See website below for schedule details
http://www.stoughtonwi.com
Norwegian Constitution Day
The Norwegian heritage of many of Stoughton's citizens is
celebrated each year as our entire town and thousands of guests
observe Syttende Mai. The words "Syttende Mai" are Norwegian for
"seventeen May", and we hold the event on the weekend closest to
May 17.
On that day in 1814, the Norwegian Constitution was signed,
giving Norway independence from its 500 year union with Denmark.
Stoughton's Syttende Mai celebration dates back as far as 1868,
when Norwegian immigration to this part of Wisconsin was
reaching its peak.
Syttende Mai is a very colorful, gala, family-oriented affair
with many people wearing authentic Norse costumes. There are
folk dancing performances by the world famous Stoughton
Norwegian Dancers, exhibits of Norwegian rosemaling (painting)
and hardanger (needlework),woodcarving, Norse costume style
show, Norwegian church services, smorgasbord of Norwegian foods,
a variety of musical performances, and an Ugliest Troll Drawing
contest.
Syttende Mai also features an arts and crafts fair, quilt show,
Village Player performances, street dances, Viking encampment,
canoe race, 20-mile Run, 17-mile Walk, a sailboat race on Lake
Kegonsa, a huge Norwegian parade, and local food stands
everywhere! A king and queen, and prince and princess are chosen
to reign over the festivities.
YMCA
Family Events
East
YMCA-Cottage Grove Rd. (221-1571), West YMCA-Medical Circle
(276-6606) and Sun Prairie YMCA-South St. (837-8221)
http://www.ymcadanecounty.org/programs/family.asp
May Special Events
Family Splash Pool Party - Friday, May 16 • 6:30-8:00pm -
NORTHEAST & WEST
This party
includes games and fun while teaching children to be safer
around water
M Free • P $18
Middleton Choral Boosters' "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"
First Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Ave., Madison. call:
608-829-9770
Cost: $7 - Call: 829-9770
Friday, May 16, 7:30pm and Saturday, May 17, 2:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=201352
Middleton Choral Boosters Presents, You're a Good Man Charlie
Brown (revival), based on the comic strip, "Peanuts" by Charles
M. Shultz.
Book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner with additional music by
Andrew Lippa. Directed by Brian Cowing, Charlie Brown features
an amazing cast that includes; Maisie Twesme, Brian Acker,
Charles Stone, Kevin Roland and Lawson Young. Directing staff
and cast are all students from Middleton High School. The show
follows an average day in Charlie Brown's life, from not being
able to fly a kite to having a crush on the cute little
redheaded girl. Popular songs include: My New Philosophy,
Suppertime and Happiness.
UW Space Place
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for
elementary/middle school students
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
Saturday Family Workshops
Saturday workshops begin at 10:00 am and are designed for
children ages 6-10 and their families.
Friday, May 23 • 8:30-10:00 pm
Space Place Star Party
Join us on our rooftop deck to view the night sky through
telescopes (weather permitting).
Space Place family workshops are offered every Saturday at
10 a.m. for children ages 6-10 and their parents. The
workshops are free and open to the public. No registration
is required for any of the workshops.
May 17 • "Solar System Walk"
Join us at Rennebohm Park on Madison's near west side and
walk through a scale model of the planets. Scroll down to
"Special Events" for more information on the model. Please
note: We will NOT have a workshop at Space Place that
morning.
May 24 • "Phoenix Mars Mission"
Find out more about the spacecraft which will land on the
Red Planet on May 25 and build your own Mars lander.
Join UW-Madison College of Agricultural and
Life Sciences for the 4th Annual Family Horticulture Day on
Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 to 2:00. The event will be
held at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station in Verona
and features hands-on projects and activities for gardeners of
all ages.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Drop-In Program: Face Painting
May 17, 2008 — 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
May 18, 2008 — 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Drop-In Program: Clown Hats
May 17, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
May 18, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Art Dabblers
Visit the art room each week for informal art projects
recommended for ages 2-5. Programs take place every Tuesday and
Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m.
May 20 & 21 Egg Painting
May 20, 2008 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
May 21, 2008 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Class: Toddler Music
Kjerstie Johanson’s popular class features songs, rhythm and
music-making activities recommended for ages 1-4. $1/child
program fee. No registration necessary.
Toddler Music programs take place Thursdays at 9:30 and 10 a.m.
and Fridays at 10 a.m.
May 16, 2008 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
May 22, 2008 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
10:00 am to 10:30 am
May 23, 2008 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Class: Tots in Motion
Join Kathleen Madden in the First Feats gallery for games and
other physical activities to strengthen gross motor skills.
Program takes place every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.
May 20, 2008 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Drop-In Program: Toddler Time
Visit the First Feats exhibit gallery for informal activities
for children ages 18 months-3 years. Program takes place every
Monday, 9:30-10 a.m.
May 19, 2008 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Barnes & Noble
Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/find_an_event.do
Monona Public Library Events
1000 Nichols Rd., Monona, WI 53716 | 608-222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org/youth/index.html
- Wednesday, May 21
Family Fun Night Sing-a-Long with Andy Nath!
- Saturday, May 31,
3:00pm - 4:30 pm Teen Knitting Group!
Held the last Saturday of each month. Knit, talk, and
listen to books and music.
Drop in, free. No registration. All levels welcome. Yarn and
needles may be provided for knitters depending on
availability.
Find out more about
their Summer Library Program:
http://www.mononalibrary.org/youth/slp/index.html
Madison Public
Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public
Libraries for this week. Click on the colored titles to register
online.
KidStage
Hoyt Park 3902 Regent St.
http://www.KidStage.net
KidStage is an after-school/summer drama program which involves
acting classes, theatre activities and performance opportunities
for kids K-6. Cost- FREE. Call toll free 877-415-5115
about general questions.
Special Needs Families
Mon May, 5th 6:00pm
Wed May, 14th 6:00pm
Mon June, 9th 6:00pm |
All Families
Mon May, 5th 7:00pm
Wed May, 14th 7:00pm
Mon June, 9th 7:00pm |
Parent Info Meetings
Tue May 6th, 6:00pm
Tue May 20th, 6:00pm
Wed June 4th, 6:00pm |
Mocha Moms of
Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Join the Mocha Moms of Madison for bi-weekly group discussions
(every 2nd and 4th Friday), family fun, and more. For more
information and to RSVP for location, send e-mail to
madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net or call (608) 338-5368
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who
have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order
to devote more time to their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an
advocate for those mothers and encourages the spirit of
community activism within its membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does
not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender,
socio-economic level, education, or religion. Anyone who
supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms, Inc. is welcome
to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers' Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday,
April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a
unique setting for the largest producer-only market in the
nation. And, all of the products are produced right here in
Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry,
fish, honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods,
plants, fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every
Wednesday through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
Tunes at Monona Terrace
One John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703 (608)
261-4000
Free and open to the public
Wednesdays, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html#tunes
The Evjue Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital
Times, and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center are
proud to sponsor these free community concerts. Concessions and
cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5PM.
MAY
21 The Reptile Palace Orchestra - (Balkan Dance Groove)
PlayTime Productions'
"The Princess & the Pea"
Cost: Donations encouraged Call: 437-4217
http://www.playtimeproductions.org
Job applicants abound for the position of princess at the
castle of Henrietta and Hubert in the PlayTime Productions
spring rendition of The Princess and the Pea.
Since Prince Lambert has finally decided it is time for him
to get married, his mother, Queen Henrietta, has devised a
test for each and every princess who applies for the
position to marry her favored son. Come see if you could
pass this royalty test, as the touring children's troupe,
PlayTime Productions brings this classic Hans Christian
Andersen tale to life on stage.
Over 3,000 people will see the play during the 5-week tour
(April 5-May 3) throughout the Dane County area.
PlayTime is throwing a pajama party for its spring gala
fundraiser on Friday, April 11 starting at 5:30 pm at the
Monona Grove HIgh School. Since we all know the real
princess won't sleep all night anyway, we'll join her and
have slumber party fun. There will be pizza, popcorn, pop,
games, a special name-that-teddy bear guessing game, and
even a nail polishing station. PJs are not required, but
those wearing them will be eligible for a raffle prize
drawing, adults too. Join us for family fun at 5:30 before
the performance at 7:00. A suggested donation of $5. per
person or $20. per family will be taken at the door.
Performance Schedule Spring 2008
McFarland PTO at the High School--$2. suggested donation
Friday, May 2 at 7:00
Sauk City Library at the River Arts Auditorium--free
Saturday, May 3 at 1:00
(Suggested donations at most performance locations $2.50 or
less.)
Bean Sprouts Kid's Cafe
6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Suite
101 Middleton, WI 53562, 1.608.826.6YUM (6986)
http://www.beansproutscafe.com
Bean Sprouts is a new kids' café
featuring:
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yummy, good-for-you food
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a
hip, fun atmosphere for kids and parents
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organic baby food and delivery service
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birthdays and tea parties!
Editor's note: Here is
a brilliant concept... a healthy, wholesome, kid-oriented
cafe with a fun atmosphere and events for parents and tots to
share together! This place is totally geared towards tots
with kid-sized doors, special kids seating area, and even kid
sized toilets in the bathroom. They are also the only
place in town where you can find freshly made organic baby food
that can be delivered to your doorstep.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts
Center at 608-848-2045 for more information and class rates.
Also, you can visit our website, www.rhapsodyarts.org.
Adoptive Familes Playgroup
Forming in Fitchburg area.
Info: Our_Families@sbcglobal.net or 276-8939
Email: Our_Families@sbcglobal.net
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP: Fitchburg family forming playgroup
for adoptive families with young children. Wednesdays,
10:00-12:00 for starters - times & frequency open. Please
contact Clarinda at Our_Families@sbcglobal.net or 608.276.8939.
Madtown Twisters Open
Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host
open gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have
lots of high energy fun!
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Tots Open Gym is for children ages
6 and under only. 1 supervising adult is required per 2
children.
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Family Open Gym is for all age
children with parents. 1 supervising adult is required
per 2 children regardless of age.
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Mixed Open Gym is for all age
children. Ages 6 and under must have 1 supervising adult
per 2 children. Ages 7 and up may be dropped off.
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Ultimate Open Gym is for children
ages 7 and up only. Parents are welcome to stay but not
required.
West Fall Open Gym Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tots Open Gym* 11 - 12:45
Tuesday, Thursday Tots Open Gym* 11 - 12:30
Fridays Ultimate Open Gym 7 - 10pm
Saturdays Tots Open Gym 3 - 4:45, Mixed Open Gym 5 - 6:45,
Ultimate Open Gym 7 - 10pm
Sundays Family Open Gym 11-12:45
East Fall Open Gym Schedule
Monday - Friday Tots Open Gym* 11 - 12:45
Fridays Ultimate Open Gym 7 - 10pm
Saturdays Tots Open Gym 3 - 4:45, Mixed Open Gym 5 - 6:45
Sundays Family Open Gym 11-12:45
* Tots Open Gym becomes Family Open Gym when schools are out.
Open Gym Prices:
Ages 2 and under ... $5
Ages 3 and up ........ $8
Ultimate Open Gym (7 & older only) .... $10
Toddler Time - A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center 1321 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:301:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren)
to explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way
through Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing
songs, dancing to music and listening to stories. After group,
families may continue playing in the classroom, go to the
multipurpose room for large motor activities or go out to the
playground. Families are welcome to bring individual snacks.
Snack tables are located in the multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay
a discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each
Friday.
Stay, Play, Learn All-Together (SPLAT)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun
Prairie
You must pre-register at 608.241.5150.
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and
children the opportunity to interact and play with other
children, and parents. 2 locations!!
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is
Crying? Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to
“talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can
communicate about the world around them long before they have
mastered their verbal speaking skills! Babies and their
parents can use simple signs to communicate important things –
like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, afraid or sad – often
a full year before babies could otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Fitchburg Community Center
Thursday mornings at 10:00 am starting September 6
Fitchburg Library Story Time... Hmmm...
I didn't know Fitchburg had a library... Well, they don't...
however... for
the last 2 1/2 years, parent volunteers from the Fitchburg area,
with the support of the Friends of the Fitchburg Library, have
been offering a free story time at the Fitchburg Community
Center on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. They do this weekly
during the school year, and then offer a six-week summer session
the McKee Farms Park Shelter. Their fall session is about to
start up again at the Fitchburg Community Center on Thursday,
Sept. 6th. Each week children 5 and under and their caregivers
hear stories, sing songs with fingerplays and create a craft.
Their goal is to build a community of readers by getting
children hooked on books and demonstrating one way that a
library in our city would be a benefit to the community.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. Sponsored by
The Purple Goose of Verona, this class is for caregiver and baby.
Strengthen the bond with your baby while encouraging the discovery
of sounds, movements and textures. Your child's overall
development will soar through enjoyable musical stimulation , and
you will enjoy sharing experiences with other new parents.
At-Home
Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave.
204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at
home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the
group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of
being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a
parent, like sports, music, and movies. Snacks and drinks
available for purchase or BYO.
New
Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite
103Middleton 821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center
midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant
women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion.
Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given
birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend. When: Thursday
mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM Cost: No charge
Storytimes
Ages 2-5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
Weekly
Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
Michael's Craft Stores
- locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2
Tuesdays at the
Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730 [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's
Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).
Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier
Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays
at 10:30am
Drop-In Playtime
Family Enhancement 2120 Fordem Ave., Suite 210 (new
location)
Weekly on Mondays and Fridays @ 9:00am Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 9 am-noon Mondays & Fridays, Family
Enhancement. 241-5150 ext. 15
Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville
39 W. Main St. 608-882-2260
Tuesdays, 8:00am
This is a great way to
ensure that your child is getting some great experiences with
eye-hand coordination. Registration is not necessary for these
craft programs. Year Around Preschool Craft Time every
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Muddy Moose Espresso
449 W. Cottage Grove Rd in Cottage Grove (in the Piggly Wiggly
Mall, next to the Post Office) 839-5900
YOU ARE INVITED to have fun, get creative, learn something new,
and widen your horizons!
MONDAY
AP PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP ~ 2nd Monday each month, 9:30 – 11:00. An
Attachment Parenting playgroup for 28 mos +. Contact: kristenok18@yahoo.com.
TUESDAY
STORY TIME~ Every Tuesday 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Fun stories for
toddlers and preschoolers ages 2+.
THURSDAY
STORY TIME ~ Thursday 9:30 a.m. Fun stories for toddlers and
preschoolers (ages 2+).
MUSIC BABIES ~ Bouncing, rhyming, singing for babies ~ 10:30
– 11:00 in the meeting room.
Well that's the list for this week. I also
want to give an extra thanks to April Swe who helps make this weekly
update a possibility each week. |
