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March 21 - March 28
I'm late again! I've
got to stop procrastinating! At any rate, here's the scoop
for the week.
The weather--
If you haven't been outside lately, things have changed!
As I write this, the 99th inch of snow for this season has
fallen. We have a bit more snow predicted for Easter
Sunday morning so we should hit the 100 inch mark for the first
time since the glaciers left! Look for highs all week in
the upper 30s to upper 40s with snow chances on Sunday, Tuesday,
and Thursday.
Easter Egg Hunts...
You may want to check on these before you go as the
weather may make finding those eggs a bit of a challenge...
6th Annual Easter Hat Parade
March 22, Assemble at 11:45; Parade at Noon
http://www.capitolkids.com/events.html
You love parades…and this is the very best kind because you can
be in the Easter Hat parade. Get your hat out of the closet,
find your chapeau. The sixth annual Easter Hat Parade is a
low-key, fun event for hat and bonnet wearers of all ages!
Decorate your own hat at home or stop by The Madison Children's
Museum or Capitol Kids starting at 10:30 the day of the parade
and make one. Visit special animal guests from A-Z Farm in
front of Capitol Kids at 8 South Carroll Street starting at
11:15. Stilt walking kids will lead the parade and volunteer
musicians will provide music for marching. Assemble for the
Parade at 11:45 in front of Capitol Kids, 8 South Carroll St.on
The Capitol Square, Madison. The parade begins promptly at noon.
Call Capitol Kids at 608-280-0744 for more information about the
event and hat making hours prior to the parade.
Easter Egg Hunt - Capitol Square, Madison, WI
March 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Easter Egg Hunt followed by face painting and balloon art!
http://www.greatdanepub.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59
West Madison Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
Elver Park 1236 McKenna Blvd.
Cost: Free Call: 277-0737
Monday, March 24 10:00am activities with hunt at 11:30am
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=174939
Activities at 10 am & hunt begins at 11:30 am, plus appearances
by the Easter Bunny & Madison firefighters
Easter Egg Hunt
Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
575 W. Linmar Lane Johnson Creek, WI
Phone 920-699-4111
Time Saturday, March 22, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
http://www.visitmadison.com/events/eventviewer.php?event_id=16605
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church 1201 Droster Road Madison,
Wisconsin, 53716
Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM
http://www.oursaviourslutheranmadison.com/churchevents.html
Bring a friend and join us for this fun community event!
Easter Egg Hunt
Westminster Presbytarian, 4100 Nakoma Road Madison, WI 53711
Sunday, March 23, 9:30am
http://www.westminstermadison.org/
Easter Egg Hunt
Winnequah Park near the M.Y. Dream Park Playground
Saturday, March 22, 10:00 AM
http://www.monona.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_EV&SEC=%7BFB1542C1-C511-45DF-B0A4-BA465526B366%7D&DE=%7BFB225D53-B28C-4DFC-BBAC-0BB3D43A4015%7D
The Monona Parks & Rec Dept along with the Monona Grove Optimist
Club will hold the 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March
22nd at 10:00 a.m. at Winnequah Park near the M.Y. Dream Park
Playground. The event will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.! Be
there with your egg collecting basket, you might just spot the
Easter Bunny! There will be separate hunting areas
for children ages 1-3, 4-6, & 7-9. There will be plenty of candy
and prizes! Monona Parks & Recreation Department (608)
222-4167
Easter Bunny Stroll
Sunday, March 22 12:00pm
Downtown Montello
http://wkow.madison.com/Community/event.php?ID=4062
The Easter Bunny will lead a parade on foot of the most
original and fun decorated hats through downtown Montello March
22 at NOON. Three winners will be chosen before the Bunny heads
down to Holliday Shopping Center for picture taking from 1 to 3.
Easter Egg Hunt
McGaw Park, Fitchburg
Saturday, March 22, 1:00pm
http://www.fitchburgchamber.com/events.php
1pm, McGaw Park; hosted by the Lion's Club. Call Jayne at
274-6413 for more info.
West Madison Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
Elver Park 1236 McKenna Blvd.
Cost: Free Call: 277-0737 Email: wmjcs@yahoo.com
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=197030
Activities at 10 am & hunt begins at 11 am, plus appearances by
the Easter Bunny & Madison firefighters
Skywatching
Memorial High School Planetarium 201 S.
Gammon Rd., Madison
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 PM and 7:45-8:45 PM
Cost: $2 Call: 663-6102 Email:
gholt@madison.k12.wi.us
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.
Clifford
Barnes & Noble East, East Towne Mall
Stories & visit from the Big Red Dog
Saturday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=195936
Join us for a special storytime and visit from Clifford, the Big
Red Dog! Parents, bring your cameras for this special event!
A-Z Farm Lambing Barn Tour
A-Z Farm Tours 1820 Schuster
Rd. Oregon, WI 608-835-5553
Admission $3.50, children 2 and under free
Sundays March 23, 30, 2008 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
http://www.a-zfarm.com/lambing.htm
We went last year and had
a blast! We
saw day old lambs, learned about sheep shearing, watched an
almost-born chick try to work it's way out of the eggshell, saw
rabbits and much more. It's very hands-on. The sheep
are so friendly and docile. I had no idea it would be so
much fun.
One of the ladies at the farm ran a
demonstration on the "felting" process, where you take
the fluffy wool, and turn it into a sheet of fabric felt. My
7 year old, who is autistic, was completely obsessed by the
process and insisted on watching (and helping) in the process.
One other thing to note is that the
prices for everything were reasonable-- admission, beverages,
vendors-- the works! The value of interaction with the kids
outweighed the cost many times over.
If you go, take your camera-- I got
some of the best
pictures ever! Last year they sold soda, water, and hot
chocolate-- so bring a snack for the kids. Once you get
inside the barn it's dry and cool, but it is a farm, so there will
be some mud outside the barn.
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.
March 22 "TWINKIES Science"
Conduct tests on that well known food, the Twinkie. These
were originally developed by students at Rice University
during finals week.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Drop-In Program: World Game Room
Grab a few friends or family members and try out table games
from around the world.
March 24, 2008 — 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Museum Closed
March 23, 2008 —
Community Event: Easter Hat Parade, Capitol Square
Madison’s 6th annual Easter Hat Parade will brighten the Capitol
steps with eye-popping hats both fancy and fanciful on March 22.
The parade is cosponsored by Capitol Kids, MCM, and
Hats-o-Fancy, and features a farm animal petting zoo, hat-making
activities, and the Great Dane Egg Hunt, all culminating with a
noon parade around the Capitol. For complete details, visit
www.capitolkids.com/events.
March 22, 2008 — 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Drop-In Program: Hat Making
Get ready for the Madison Easter Hat Parade! Make a hat at the
muesum and join the parade at 12:00 on Capitol Square.
March 22, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Performance: Ken Lonnquist
Join Madison’s favorite children’s troubadour Ken Lonnquist for
a special concert celebrating Healthy Habits Week.
March 21, 2008 — 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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
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.
Children's Spring Party
Grace Lutheran Church/Preschool, 1 South Rosa Road (corner Rosa
Rd. and Regent St.)
Saturday April 5, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Call 608-233-2985 or e-mail
pastor@grace-els.org
This free event is open to the public for kids ages 3-11
(parents also welcome). Games-Story time-Crafts-Singing-Snacks.
For more information or to register call 608-233-2985 or e-mail
pastor@grace-els.org.
Register Now For...
Keva Sports - Multi-Sport Classes
8312 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562
http://www.kevasports.com/mfs_multisport.html
Kid-friendly instructors help in creating a fun-filled
environment, emphasizing motor skills while teaching general
sports fundamentals. Sports, set-up and skills are rotated each
session with classes intended to be repeated. Parental
involvement required. 8 weeks.
Each class contains parachute play, warm-up, skill work,
free-time and games. 2-3 yr old classes are 45 minutes. 3-5 yr
old classes are 50 minutes.
Spring Session
Mar 24-May 17
8 Week session
Registration Deadline March 10
Pick one class time to attend
New!
18-24 month old parent child multi sport class
7 Weeks
April 2nd-May 14th
Wed from 9-9:30
$56-7 Week Session
Deadline to sign up is Friday March 28th.
There will be 3 new and exciting sports to play each week,
parachute play, along with stamps at the end of the class.
2-3 Yr.
$82
Tuesday @10:00am (This class will run from april 1-May 20th)
Wednesday @ 10:00am
Saturday @ 9:30am
3-5 yr.
$92
Monday @ 10:00am
Wednesday @ 5:45pm
Thursday @ 10:00am*
Saturday @ 10:30am
*No class on April 10 (prorate 7 weeks)
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysignsprogram.com/withtamara
Sign, Say, and Play Classes in April:
Thurs. April 3-May 8th,
11am-12pm @
Harbor Athletic Club. (Membership not required)
Mon. April 7th- May12th,
10-11am @
Waunakee Community Center
The Sign, Say & Play curriculum is a 6-week program of
carefully crafted sequenced sessions developed especially for
parents and babies.
Each week will introduce a new theme. Within that theme you will
learn 7-10 new signs. The stimulating activities, songs, play,
and information introduced will all support learning the signs.
Week 1: Mealtime
Baby Signs® Topic: The “What,” “Why,” & “How” of the Baby Signs®
Program
Baby Minds® Topic: Value of Pretend Play as a Symbolic Activity
Week 2: Bedtime
Baby Signs® Topic: Choosing Signs to teach Babies
Baby Minds® Topic: Value of Pretend Play as a Vocabulary-Rich
Activity
Week 3: Bath Time
Baby Signs®Topic: Comprehending and Eliciting Sign from Babies
Baby Minds®Topic: Importance of Following a Child’s Lead
Week 4: Dressing
Baby Signs® Topic: Waiting for Signs: Individual Differences
Baby Minds® Topic: Important Role of Language Comprehension
Week 5: My Pets
Baby Signs® Topic: Signing and Combining Words
Baby Minds®Topic: The Many Values of Puzzle Play
Week 6: At the Park
Baby Signs®Topic: The Transition to Words
Baby Minds®Topic: Review of Past Week’s Topics and Q&A
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..
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.
Kids in the Rotunda
Rotunda Stage, Overture Center 201 State St.
Cost: Free Call: 258-4141
Saturdays, 9:30am & 11 am and 1 pm (late show sign-interpreted)
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring,
Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children
and families at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM. Our popular performing
arts series for children and families offers a relaxed,
kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of
local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater
troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign
language interpreted. Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the
Rotunda Stage.
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Corinne Rockow,
folk music & storytelling
Join Corinne in playing instruments and singing
with her about the wonders of the creatures that
hoot and howl! Providing a "rollicking" cultural
experience, she encourages families to join in
on the singing, storytelling and instrumental
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Wayne the Wizard,
magic
With illusions, ventriloquism, sleight-of-hand
tricks and more, this magician is a delight for
family audiences. Wayne promises lots of new
surprises and tricks up his sleeve for this 2008
super-extravaganza magic show.
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Meenakshi Genesan
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Indian dance
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Sparky & Rhonda
Rucker, music & stories
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The Handphibians,
Brazilian rhythms and songs
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The Atwood Players,
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Cash Box Kings,
40s & 50s blues music
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Winter Concert Series
Evjue Commons, Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Cost: $1Call: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons,
Sundays, January 6 through March 30, 2008 at 2 p.m.
March 23 To be announced
March 30 Cajun Strangers
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.
Mothers Group
Whole Foods Market 3313 University Ave.
Email:
ambra.baldwin@wholefoods.com Call: 233-9566
Noon-3:00 pm Tuesdays
Join a group of Madison Mothers and their babies for a chance to
socialize and mingle every Tuesday from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Not
only is this a great chance for you to meet other mothers, but
it is a great chance for your little one to play with other
babies as well. Contact Ambra Baldwin at ambra.baldwin@wholefoods.com
for more information.
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.
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' Musicusic
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 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center
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. |
Kid Friendly Hair Salons
Thanks to everyone who weighed in with advice
on kid-friendly hair salons. Here is what you had to
say...
Next
Generation Cuts for Kids
4062
University Ave. Madison,
WI
53705
(608)238-5437
http://www.dianejonsalon.com/nextgeneration.asp
"It is amazing! It is for toddlers!! They sit on
little animals and little cars and watch a movie while
they get there hair cut."
"They only cater to kids - they have a separate
salon for adults, Dianne Jon Salon. They put in a movie,
the kids sit on a animal that has a seat belt on it. If
the child needs a shampoo they have a sink that they lay
down for. They have a room in the back that they can sit
on mom's lap if they are too scared to sit on the
animal. They are fairly reasonable priced in my opinion
- around $16 (you pay $13/$14 at cost cutters, etc.)"
"I have gone to Next Generation on University by
Hilldale Mall. It was $15-$20 depending on the
experience of the person cutting. They did a nice job,
had a video for my son to watch, and had cute carnival
type chairs to sit on."
"A
great place - we absolutely love Shianne! The have fun
stuff to sit on (mini cars, an elephant, and another
creature that I can't recall) and will run kid movies or
let kids look at books during the cut. Also, when my
kids were really little, they let me keep them on my lap
during the cut."
Escape Du Monde
5973 Executive Dr. Fitchburg, WI (608)273-6060
http://www.escapedumonde.com/
"About the hair salon.
It depends on the kid. I've been very happy at Escape Du
Monde in Fitchburg, which used to cater to kids and
doesn't really anymore, but it is very soothing and more
of a salon, so it is very calming if she has a "calm"
child. I was very disappointed in Next generation,
which is supposed to cater to kids because I found it to
be cramped and dirty, but if you had a really active kid
it might work fine."
Atwood Barbershop
2140 Atwood Ave. (608)242-4670
"On the near east side of Madison - the barber shop on
Atwood Avenue, run by Bev - she's a mom of older kids
and LOVES kids. She's great!! Near the intersection of
Division and Dunning. A haircut is $12 or $14...I can't
remember."
Janelle Hair Designs, 5910 Monona Dr.
(608)516-3675
"The stylist that does my daughters hair does a fabulous job.
I'm always amazed at how she cuts the hair of a 'moving target'
like she does. I've been going to her for many years and my
daughter started when her hair was long enough to cut - around
age 2 - she is almost 6 now."
Kids Cuts
1262 Milton Ave Janesville,
WI
53545
(608) 756-2680
March 15 - March 20
My apologies for the delay in this
update! It has been an intense week getting ready for the
Kid's Expo. Hope to see you there!
One more thing-- I had a request for
Easter Egg Hunt information. I have started to compile and
have a few listed in a separate section below. As I find more,
I'll add them to the list.
The
weather-- The big freeze is
over! ...well, at least for one week. Highs in the
upper 30s to lower 40s with a chance for some rain on Monday.
Wow, what a change!
Kids' Expo
Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy
Way
Adults: $4; Kids: $3 (2-12) Under 2 FREE (608) 276-9797
Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
http://www.kids-expo.com
It's time for me to give a shameless plug
for one of my p ersonal
business ventures-- Stop by and visit us! Our
latest foray into kid-friendly business is my wife's work at
opening a new location of a karate school. We'll have
a booth there where your kids can dress up as a karate kid
and get their picture taken. Check out the scoop at
http://www.paikstmac.com.
Now that I've taken advantage of this website for personal
gain, here's the Kid's Expo info...
With 100,000 square feet to fill, there’s plenty
of room for grand exhibits, interactive spaces and hands-on
activities for the entire family to enjoy. Visit the Kid's
Expo link above for entertainment schedule, or just drop on by.
There's always a ton going on.
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Rascal Zone: Entertainment
for kids 5 and under
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Wonder Zone: Entertainment
for kids 6–10
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Action Zone: Entertainment
and Sports for kids 11 and older
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Family Zone: Fun for the
whole family!
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Spotlight Zone
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Learning Zone
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Book Zone
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Art Zone
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Character Breakfast
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Diaper Derby
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Pee Wee Olympics
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US Secret Service Operation Safe
Kids
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Plus lots more!
Editor's Note: This can be a very crowded
and over stimulating event. I would recommend trying to
get there at opening time each morning and be prepared if you
have kids that are easily over stimulated by noise, crowds, or
chaos.
The
Power of Youth in Africa & the Diaspora
Free UW African Studies film/discussion series: "Kirikou & the
Sorceress," plus kids' art project
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park St., Suite LL-100 , Madison
Cost: Free Call: 266-6395
Saturday, March 15 at 1 p.m.
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/africanfilms.html
Discussion Leader: Toni Pressley-Sanon, Ph.D. student and
Outreach Coordinator, UW-Madison African Studies Program
In this feature-length animated tale, Kirikou gives birth to
himself in an African village upon which a cruel sorceress,
Karaba, has cast a terrible spell. The spring has dried up, the
villagers are being blackmailed and the men of the village have
mysteriously disappeared. As soon as the tiny,naked Kirikou
delivers himself from his mother’s womb, he decides he wants
to rid the village of Karaba's curse and understand her
wickedness. His adventure-filled voyage leads him to the
Forbidden Mountain, where the Wise Man of the Mountain, who
knows Karaba's secret, awaits him . Writer and Director, Mark
Ocelot. Dubbed in English. 70 minutes. Children are invited
to accompany their families to this event and participate in a
fun art project afterwards! Can't attend? Place a hold on
Kirikou and the Sorceress.
St.
Patrick's Day Parade
Capitol Square, Madison
Sunday, March 16, Contest 1:00 Parade 1:30
http://www.stpatsmadison.org Hotline 259-9266
Starting at corner of Pinckney & E. Mifflin, continuing
counter-clockwise and ending at E. Washington. Other events
include: Shamrock Shuffle run/walk, 10 am, Overture Center;
Irish flag ceremony, noon, Capitol Rotunda; Irish contests at
corner of Wisconsin Ave. & Mifflin St. 1 pm; Raffle drawing for
free trip to Ireland, 3 pm, Brocach Irish Pub; and annual St.
Pat's Eve Festival, 3-8:30 pm, High Noon Saloon, with bands &
dancing ($5). 259-9266
Whether warm or cold, dry or wet ... whatever
nature may bring to the day, the sun will shine on this year's
parade. Bands, dancers, leprechauns, pipers, dignitaries and
family clans will begin their march at 1:30. Details can be
found at
www.stpatsmadison.org
The day's events include:
10 am - 5th Annual Shamrock Shuffle - Overture Center
Noon - Dane County Shamrock Club Flag Ceremony - Rotunda
1 pm - Contests - Stage at Mifflin & Wisconsin
1:30 pm - 11th Annual Madison St Patrick's Day Parade
3 pm - Parade Raffle Drawing Brocach Irish Pub
3 pm - Celtic Cultural Society St Pat's Eve - High Noon
Saloon
Proceeds benefit the UW Carbone Comprehensive
Cancer Center.
Winter in the Forest: Maple Sugaring
Troy Gardens 500 Troy Drive, Madison
$3 donation. RSVP: 240-0409
Saturday, March 15, 10-11 a.m.
http://www.troygardens.org
Location: Troy Community Forest. Meet at the yellow shed near
the Kids' Garden (Troy Gardens is located on the 500 block of
Troy Drive, on Madison's Northside). Cost: $3 suggested
donation per child. The program is limited to 30 participants,
and children must be accompanied by an adult. Your donation
helps support a wide variety of educational programs at Troy
Gardens.
Contact: To register for this program, please contact Hannah
Lavold at 240-0409 or
info@troygardens.org.
Please join us at Troy Gardens for a Family Forest Education
Program! Explore our sugar maple woodland while you enjoy maple
tree tapping, syrup tasting, and wintry family fun! Additional
activities include nature games, campfire songs and
storytelling.
Watch for upcoming announcements regarding our "Spring in the
Forest" Family Program, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 3.
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