Young Adult Book Parties

Vienna Public Library is again offering Young Adult Book Parties for pre-teen and teen children.

"Always fun.  Lots of Food.  Movie Passes and Other prizes at EVERY party!!"
Call to register for one or all parties and for more information
All parties 6-8PM

June 21 Snow in Summer by Jane Yolen (Ages 10 and up)  Tie-ins with Snow White and the Huntsman movie

July 31 The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum (Ages 8 and up) Dorothy of Oz movie releases August 3

August 16-The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (ages 13 and up)

Home Depot Kids Workshop

This weeks' Home Depot kids workshop is an organizer.  Workshop is for kids ages 3-8 (my suggestions) and is from 9:00-12:00 at ALL home depot stores.  Just ask where the kids workshop will be meeting.  As always, they are completely free!!  Here is what the home depot website says about it.

"Kids can build an organizer to store hair bands, race cars… or make a great gift for DAD!

• Kids will learn to build their very own organizer while learning tool safety
• Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement and work ethic

Williamstown City Pool

Williamstown City Pool

Hours
12:00-6:00PM every day but Sunday
1:00-6:00PM Sundays

Night Swim Monday and Wednesday
6:30-8:30PM

Belpre City Pool

Belpre City Pool

Hours
12:00-6:00pm daily (except Tuesdays)
12:00-8:00pm on Tuesdays

Marietta Aquatic Center Hours/Prices

Marietta Aquatic Center

Hours
12:00-7:00PM daily

Daily Rate
Youth (3-17) $ 5.00
Adults $ 6.00
Seniors (55 and over) $ 5.00

Swimming Lessons
June 6 thru June 16th

June 20 thru June 30th
July 11 thru July 21st

Price-$40.00
Ages 2-5 11:00-11:30
Ages 6-12 10:30-11:00

(If you have not been to this pool it is zero entry and has TONS of things for young kids, water slides for older kids, lazy river-special treat place FOR SURE!)

Kids in the Kitchen

Shoneys FREE Strawberry Pie Day

FREE Strawberry Pie Day (one free slice per person)
Thursday, May 31
at ALL Shoneys Locations
see website here for more info

City Park Pool Hours/Prices

City Park Pool Hours
Mon-Sat 12:00-6:00PM
Sunday 1:00-5:00PM

Cost
Youth $3.50
Adults $4.00

Jungle Safari in Parkersburg

Once again this year the Jungle Safari is coming to the Park Shopping Center in Parkersburg. 
May 23-May 27.   
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00AM-9:00PM  Sunday 11:00AM-5:00PM

Come see lions, tigers, goats, llamas, monkeys, and more.  At 7:30 each evening you can see the tigers eat.  The event is free but there will be many things you CAN pay for if you want.  Pony rides, photos with the animals and "secret" animals viewed only with payment were all there last year.  A fun event for free but be sure and watch for the "extras" when you go. 

FREE Slurpee at 7-elevens

FREE Slurpee day tomorrow (May 23) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all 7-Elevens locations are offering a free 7.11-oz. Slurpee Check out details here.

FREE blooming Onion at Outback Steakhouse TODAY

Sorry for the late notice but there is a FREE Blooming Onion at Outback Steakhouse offer TODAY ONLY!!  (Monday, May 21)  See all the details here

LOWES build and grow

LOWES build and Grow Clinic this week (Saturday May 26, 10:00 AM) will be making this ice cream truck. Go here to sign up for this free kids building clinic (but if you don't sign up you can still attend) to help them get a count of how many to prepare for.

Each child will receive all the items needed for their truck as well as a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate when they complete their project.

Project designed for children in grades 2-5. (but, my 4 year old has been several times and there were TONS of kids his age there too . . . I would say the age is a guideline and if you are willing to help the child 4 and up is probably fine)

Christian Skate Night

Christian Skate Night (sponsored by 14th Ave. Gospel Mission)

at Skate Country in Parkersburg (just past Sonic in PKSBG)

6:30-8:30 pm

Christian music, devotional time, and door prizes. Cost is $2 per person with $1 charge for skate rental.

For more info call Tim Burch at 304-863-8840

Skate nights are dates are . . .

May 21

Product Review-Fresh Take Cheese and Breadcrumb mix

It is not often that I find a product that I just can not wait to promote on here but I have found one.  The new Kraft Fresh Take Cheese and Breadcrumb mixes are so good!  My family has already tasted three of the flavors (although Italian Parmesan is our favorite) and we LOVE them.  The seasoned breadcrumbs, the cheese, and the bag to "shake" it all in is all included in this pack and it couldn't be easier to use.  Sure, you could buy your own cheese and breadcrumbs and ziplock and make it all work together but this all being in one pack is SO convienent and easy.  It takes me about 5 minutes to get the meat in the oven with this pack!  I can whole heartedly recommend this one with two thumbs up, especially for those busy mommas out there needing a "homecooked" meal in minutes!!  LOTS of coupons out for them right now too since they are a new product so keep your eyes open! 

Go here for $0.50 off a pack (Kroger will double that to $1)

LOWES build and grow

LOWES build and Grow Clinic this week (Saturday May 12, 10:00 AM) will be making this photo planter. Go here to sign up for this free kids building clinic (but if you don't sign up you can still attend) to help them get a count of how many to prepare for.

Each child will receive all the items needed for their planter as well as a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate when they complete their project.

Project designed for children in grades 2-5. (but, my 4 year old has been several times and there were TONS of kids his age there too . . . I would say the age is a guideline and if you are willing to help the child 4 and up is probably fine)

Family Movie Night-Waterford

Family Movie Night



May 12, 2012 gates open at 8:00 and movie starts at 8:45


Waterford Community Fairgrounds

Running Wild 4H club sponsoring an outdoor Lion King filming with concessions served. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Admission is $1 and children 2 and under are free. All proceeds go to the Running Wild 4H club. Rain date is May 18 at the same time.

Marietta College Planetarium Events

Marietta College Planetarium Presents (FREE of charge although donations are encouraged)
Transit of Venus (May 2012)


◦Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00pm
◦Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2:00pm

On June 5, 2012, we will have the opportunity to witness a rare astronomical occurence, the passage of Venus in front of the Sun. But if we miss this one, we'll have to wait until 2117 to see the next! (Don't look directly at the Sun! Appropriate precautions need to be taken to view this event safely!) This mostly-live presentation will explain what a Venus transit is, why it does not happen more often, the historical importance of Venus transits within astronomy, and other ways in which astronomers use planetary transits to learn about our Universe.

They will begin taking reservations for the May show on May 7, 2012.

call the college or go to their website here for more information.

Wood County Public Library Story Hour

Wood County Public Library is having some theme story hours this summer.  Each month has a focus on a different age group during their Wednesday story time.  Each age group even has a field trip planned at the end of the month and offers FREE books to pre-registered kids.  I am anxious to try this new format and enjoy some FUN, FREE reading with my little one.

June-ages 3-5
July-ages 6-8
August-ages 9-11

Check it out here for full details on times, themes, and field trip dates.

Vienna Public Library Summer Story Hour Schedule

Vienna Public Library Summer Story Hour Schedule
story hour is for children ages 4 and up (magic classes are usually limited to older children)
All story hours *unless otherwise noted* begin at 10:30.

June 12 The Great Gault Magic Show (also registration begins for summer reading program--ages 2-adult)

June 19 Crafting with Connie

June 20 Magic Classes, 10am or 1pm Pre-Registration Required

June 26 Farmer Minor & Daisy Pig

July 3 Parade of Events at Neale School. Decorate yourself & your bikes for a parade led by Boys Scouts & Flag Ceremony by Girls Scouts.

July 10 Darin Lawrence, Music Man

July 17 Petting Zoo

July 24 Mark Wade, ventriloquist

July 31 Wayside UM Church presents puppet show

Aug. 7 Chief Miller Armstrong, Native American will present a question/answer with drums.
Celebrate & Party for all who have read this summer

Blennerhassett Island

Blennerhassett Island --Tickets sold and Blennerhassett Museum (second and Juliana st)

For complete hours and special events see website here

• Museum $4 for adults, $2 for children
• Boat Ride $9 for adults, $7 for chlidren
• Mansion Tour $4 for adults $2 for chilren
• Wagon Ride $5 each for all ages

Clown Miniature Golf-Boaz, WV

Clown Miniature Golf--WV highway 14 in Boaz, WV

• Open weekends in May (beginning May 5)
• Open daily June-August until Labor Day weekend
• Hours 1:30pm-10:00pm

Columbus Zoo FREE admission for moms

Mother's Day Celebration Sunday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Columbus, OH

Moms get free admission with a child's paid admission on May 13, 2012 ONLY

Hours: Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Garage/Church/Big Sales this weekend

Parkersburg, WV

• Saturday, May 5, 2012 9am-2pm  St. Andrews UMC, 1210 20th St., Parkersburg WV 26101  "Nets of Hope" Stop Malaria! Rummage sale. Many children's and house hold items will be for sale. All proceeds will benefit mission work in Kenya to help prevent Malaria.
• May 5, 2012 10am to 2pm Parkview Church, 23rd & Fairview Streets, Parkersburg  --Tupperware Cash N Carry Fundraiser to benefit Relay for Life sponsored by the Fighting Back Team 

Marietta, OH

• Saturday May 5, 2012 8:00-1:00 and Friday May 4 12-7, Tractor Supply Building, Marietta, Ohio--Yard Sale to benefit Harvest of Hope of Washington Co.

• Friday, May 4, 2012 8-1 and May 5, 2012 8-1 Home Arts Building, Washington County Fairgrounds, Marietta, OH-- Hunters Heros Yard Sale in honor of Hunter Miller to raise money for the March of Dimes. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. All yard sale items will be sold on a donation basis.

Shoneys 65 cent Burger

Shoney's is having an All-American Burger Day on Thursday May 3.  Their All-American Burgers are only $0.65!!!  Valid any time after 11:00AM.  Check out the details here

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Home Depot Kids Workshop will be held this weekend (Saturday, May 5, 2012) at all Home Depot stores from 9-noon. They will be making a planter box this week. Workshops are designed for children ages 5-12. Go here for more details, but no sign up is necessary. You can show up anytime between 9 and about 11:30 and still have time to finish your project (assuming they don't run out of projects). It takes very little time and if your child is anything like mine he or she will be VERY proud of this project they made on their own. Younger children will especially enjoy the painting time where they can paint their new projects.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.