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May 23, 2008
Story Time at Kid City
When: Friday, May 23rd Where: Kid City Why: Come hear the book, “Dog Dreams – Canine Chicanery” from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. courtesy of the Hillsborough County Public Library.
Arthur’s World
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Great Explorations Children’s Museum Why: The popular PBS children’s character is part of a fantastic touring exhibit which is coming to St. Pete’s Children’s Museum! This exhibit will engage children in reading activities in their favorite Arthur scenes enforcing the idea that reading is cool and kid’s can be problem solvers. Check out www.greatex.org for all the details!
Radio Disney at Lowry Park Zoo
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: From 1-3 this Saturday come to the zoo for some extra animal encounters—this time of the plush kind—when Hasbro’s Fur Real Friends will be available for pictures, activities and general fun! Free pictures with these life-size plushes, plus games and music from Radio Disney.
Sun, Sand and Swing
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Treasure Island Beach Why: Annual Memorial Day Concert featuring fun local bands, hands-on exhibitions, magic by Tommy Jones, “Bouncy Times” playground, food and drink vendors. Visit http://www.ci.treasure-island.fl.us for the most updated information about this event.
97X Memorial Day Backyard BBQ 2
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Why: This annual family event features a little bit of everything including live music, air motorcross demonstrations, open volleyball tournaments, bocce ball, inflatable games, BBQ food and beer garden. The price is $10-15 with proceeds benefiting The Ocean Conservancy. http://97xonline.com
Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo
When: Saturday, May 31st 10am Where: Museum of Science and Industry Why: Don’t be in denial that hurricane season is upon us, instead be prepared. Visit MOSI for an informative event that will include 50 vendors, educational seminars, entertainment and even emergency vehicles on site. www.mosi.org
Tools for Positive Behavior Change
When: Mid-June Where: Baby Bungalow Why: Get the tools you need to manage your child’s behavior before it gets out of control. The Bungalow’s Tools for Positive Behavior class will give you strategies and tips beyond ‘time out’ delivered from a USF certified behavior analyst. Call 356-1293. This 8-week class is $75.
Taste of Pinellas
When: Saturday, May 31st, Noon Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Why: Annual food and music festival with “tastes” from 50 area restaurants, beer garden, Kid Zone, ice sculpture contest and even fireworks! Live music will also be included in this FREE event!
Disney’s The Lion King
When: Now until June 22nd Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Why: The classic Disney tale of growing up on the wild side is brilliantly performed for audiences young and old alike. Check out www.tampacenter.com for ticket information.
Big Brother/Big Sister Class
When: Wednesday, June 4th, 4-6 pm Where: Morton Plant Hospital—Women’s Center 2nd Floor Classrooms Why: This class is specially geared to educate young children about becoming a big brother or sister. The fee is $15 with just a few spots remaining. Visit http://www.sjbhealth.org/body_womens.cfm?id=1313 for information on registering.
Summer Safari Night
When: Friday, June 6th from 5-8:30 Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: The zoo stays open late with FREE rides after 5 pm. Special animal encounters and promotions throughout the zoo. This event is free with ticket purchase and free for members.
Breastfeeding Part 2—Out & About
When: Tuesday, June 10th from 10-12 Where: Morton Plant Hospital—Women’s Center 2nd Floor Classrooms Why: This class builds on material covered in Part 1 and also educates breastfeeding mothers about successfully integrating breastfeeding into their busy lives, including working, traveling and shopping. Fee is $15. Visit http://www.sjbhealth.org/body_womens.cfm?id=1313 for registration information.
Library Times for June
When: Month of June Where: Jan K. Platt Library Why: Wonderful story time programs are available from libraries throughout Hillsborough County. The following times and programs are for Platt Library on Manhattan, but if this is not your local branch, check out http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/happenings/child/child1.html and find the closest one.
Toddler Time/Tuesdays/June 3,10,17th, 24th/10:15 and 11am
Baby Time/Wednesdays/June 4th/11th/18th/25th/10:15 and 11am Story Time/Thursdays/June 5/12th/19th/26th/10:15 am
Couple Time
Hyde Park Live Music Series
When: Wednesday, May 28th, 6 pm Where: Hyde Park Village Why: This outdoor concert featuring the band Shout is the first in a series of summer concerts in quaint Hyde Park Village. Event benefits Epilepsy Services.
Alicia Keys with Ne-Yo & Jordan Sparks Tour
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: St. Pete Times Forum Why: Award winning musical talent Alicia Keys will be performing a variety of hits on her “As I Am” tour. For ticket info., visit www.icepalace.com
Chris Rock--No Apologies Tour
When: July 2nd Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Why: Definitely not a show for the kiddies, and surely not giving out any apologies, Chris Rock does guarantee to make you laugh out loud. This popular comic’s show is sure to sell out, so buy your tickets now. Visit: www.tampacenter.com
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May 23, 2008
Story Time at Kid City
When: Friday, May 23rd Where: Kid City Why: Come hear the book, “Dog Dreams – Canine Chicanery” from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. courtesy of the Hillsborough County Public Library.
Arthur’s World
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Great Explorations Children’s Museum Why: The popular PBS children’s character is part of a fantastic touring exhibit which is coming to St. Pete’s Children’s Museum! This exhibit will engage children in reading activities in their favorite Arthur scenes enforcing the idea that reading is cool and kid’s can be problem solvers. Check out www.greatex.org for all the details!
Radio Disney at Lowry Park Zoo
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: From 1-3 this Saturday come to the zoo for some extra animal encounters—this time of the plush kind—when Hasbro’s Fur Real Friends will be available for pictures, activities and general fun! Free pictures with these life-size plushes, plus games and music from Radio Disney.
Sun, Sand and Swing
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Treasure Island Beach Why: Annual Memorial Day Concert featuring fun local bands, hands-on exhibitions, magic by Tommy Jones, “Bouncy Times” playground, food and drink vendors. Visit http://www.ci.treasure-island.fl.us for the most updated information about this event.
97X Memorial Day Backyard BBQ 2
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Why: This annual family event features a little bit of everything including live music, air motorcross demonstrations, open volleyball tournaments, bocce ball, inflatable games, BBQ food and beer garden. The price is $10-15 with proceeds benefiting The Ocean Conservancy. http://97xonline.com
Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo
When: Saturday, May 31st 10am Where: Museum of Science and Industry Why: Don’t be in denial that hurricane season is upon us, instead be prepared. Visit MOSI for an informative event that will include 50 vendors, educational seminars, entertainment and even emergency vehicles on site. www.mosi.org
Tools for Positive Behavior Change
When: Mid-June Where: Baby Bungalow Why: Get the tools you need to manage your child’s behavior before it gets out of control. The Bungalow’s Tools for Positive Behavior class will give you strategies and tips beyond ‘time out’ delivered from a USF certified behavior analyst. Call 356-1293. This 8-week class is $75.
Taste of Pinellas
When: Saturday, May 31st, Noon Where: Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Why: Annual food and music festival with “tastes” from 50 area restaurants, beer garden, Kid Zone, ice sculpture contest and even fireworks! Live music will also be included in this FREE event!
Disney’s The Lion King
When: Now until June 22nd Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Why: The classic Disney tale of growing up on the wild side is brilliantly performed for audiences young and old alike. Check out www.tampacenter.com for ticket information.
Big Brother/Big Sister Class
When: Wednesday, June 4th, 4-6 pm Where: Morton Plant Hospital—Women’s Center 2nd Floor Classrooms Why: This class is specially geared to educate young children about becoming a big brother or sister. The fee is $15 with just a few spots remaining. Visit http://www.sjbhealth.org/body_womens.cfm?id=1313 for information on registering.
Summer Safari Night
When: Friday, June 6th from 5-8:30 Where: Lowry Park Zoo Why: The zoo stays open late with FREE rides after 5 pm. Special animal encounters and promotions throughout the zoo. This event is free with ticket purchase and free for members.
Breastfeeding Part 2—Out & About
When: Tuesday, June 10th from 10-12 Where: Morton Plant Hospital—Women’s Center 2nd Floor Classrooms Why: This class builds on material covered in Part 1 and also educates breastfeeding mothers about successfully integrating breastfeeding into their busy lives, including working, traveling and shopping. Fee is $15. Visit http://www.sjbhealth.org/body_womens.cfm?id=1313 for registration information.
Library Times for June
When: Month of June Where: Jan K. Platt Library Why: Wonderful story time programs are available from libraries throughout Hillsborough County. The following times and programs are for Platt Library on Manhattan, but if this is not your local branch, check out http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/happenings/child/child1.html and find the closest one.
Toddler Time/Tuesdays/June 3,10,17th, 24th/10:15 and 11am
Baby Time/Wednesdays/June 4th/11th/18th/25th/10:15 and 11am Story Time/Thursdays/June 5/12th/19th/26th/10:15 am
Couple Time
Hyde Park Live Music Series
When: Wednesday, May 28th, 6 pm Where: Hyde Park Village Why: This outdoor concert featuring the band Shout is the first in a series of summer concerts in quaint Hyde Park Village. Event benefits Epilepsy Services.
Alicia Keys with Ne-Yo & Jordan Sparks Tour
When: Saturday, May 24th Where: St. Pete Times Forum Why: Award winning musical talent Alicia Keys will be performing a variety of hits on her “As I Am” tour. For ticket info., visit www.icepalace.com
Chris Rock--No Apologies Tour
When: July 2nd Where: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Why: Definitely not a show for the kiddies, and surely not giving out any apologies, Chris Rock does guarantee to make you laugh out loud. This popular comic’s show is sure to sell out, so buy your tickets now. Visit: www.tampacenter.com
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