Tuesday, October 11, 2011

HOWL-O-Ween @ SPCA Oct. 29th

This is a mass shout out announcing the 4th Annual HOWL-O-Ween Extravaganza featuring the Paw fest Carnival and The 25th Hour Circus Asylum ( the haunted experience)
Our event is set for the 29th of October, the Paw fest Carnival will begins at 1:00 and will run until 6:30 , we will have games for the kids , vendors, food, entertainment, and so much more... face painting, costume contest, and things for the animals most of all....through out the Paw fest Carnival will be selling tickets to The 25th Hour Circus Asylum ( the haunted experience) 8 for 12 and under and 10 for 13 and up. Our haunted house is geared to please all ages with a three tier showing schedule (PG) for the young ones ( no scares, just candy) , a (PG-13) the candy is all gone but all the freaks are on leashes... and then for those of you who still need more... the (R) experience ( this is it, the one time where most anythings goes). The PG experience will start at 7:00 and all other showings will follow in order ( multiple shows will run of each experience)
All proceeds benefit your local SPCA right here in Martinsville-Henry Co.
We are still evidently looking for sponsors, actors, vendors and volunteers... I have attached our contracts to the email, feel free to print and advertise!
Any questions please feel free to call us here at the SPCA , ask for Nicole, Chase ,or Courtney.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Chick-Fil-A October events calendar

http://www.cfarestaurant.com/libertyfairmall/events

Fall activities from Parks & Rec.

Listed below are a few of our activities coming up this fall for children and/or families. Please contact our office at 634-4640 for more information.

1. Start Smart Football for children ages 4 - 6. Starts on October 17 and the Collinsville YMCA. Limited to 20 children.

2. S'Mores and Snores Family Campout at Jack Dalton Park on October 7 - 8. Enjoy games, cornhole, volleyball, making smores and camping out in the park. Families must bring their own camping equipment/tents and parks and rec will provide other items.

3. Pumpkin Carving Contest - Thursday, October 20 at 6:00pm at Jack Dalton Park. 4. Thanksgiving Crafts - November 23 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm - parks and recreation office

Pre-registration is required for all events.Please see attached files for your receipt, report, etc...

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sept. 27th - October 3 rd

Events This Week
Tuesday, Sept. 27th
6:30 p.m. Zumba Dance Party, FREE
7 p.m. Senior Dance, $5-6

Wednesday, Sept. 28th
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. VA is For Racing Lovers Late Model Testing, FREE
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Art Lessons at de Spot (One-hour blocks)

Thursday, Sept. 29th
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Art Lessons at de Spot (One-hour blocks)
2-5 p.m. Oil & Acrylic Painting Class, $25
6:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker, FREE

Friday, Sept. 30th
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Art Lessons at de Spot (One-hour blocks)
1 p.m. Mountain Music Jam, FREE
6:30-10 p.m. Piedmont Arts 50th Anniversary Gala, $50
7 p.m. Screen on The Green: Planet 51, $2

Saturday, Oct. 1st

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bargain Fair
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oktoberfest International Arts & Culture Festival, FREE
7-10 a.m. Virginia Storm Semi-Pro Football, $6

Sunday, Oct. 2nd
2-5 p.m. Billy's Flea Market Jamboree, FREE

Monday, Oct. 3rd
6:30 & 9:30 p.m. No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker, FREE

Click here for Night Life Activities

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Piedmont Arts Preschool Program Schedule

As in the past, on each concert day we will offer a 9:30 am program and also one at 10:30 am. Each program is on a first come first served basis, and space is limited to approximately 100 at each performance. Listed below are the programs scheduled:

Thursday, September 29, 2011:
The ZipZapZop Theatre Company from Carlisle school presents a special performance about autumn and “little readers” to coincide with PAA’s Big Read.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011:
The ZipZapZop Theatre Company from Carlisle school presents a spirited performance about quilts, to go along with PAA’s bi-annual quilt exhibit.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011:
The Sanville Elementary School children’s choir, under the direction of Cheryl Hobbs, will sing a selection of holiday tunes just for children! Lots of Christmas carols to sing along with!

Thursday, February 16, 2012:
The Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion Team XXL will perform a “mini performance” and demonstration of the 2011 Minds In Motion program “Dancing Makes Cent$”

Thursday, April 5, 2012:
Martinsville High School Jazz Band plays big band hits and jazz in the galleries, under the direction of Kevin Lewis!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012:
The ZipZapZop Theatre Company from Carlisle school presents a heart warming performance with a Dr. Seuss Theme!

Remember, the programs will fill up quickly, so contact me at 276-632-3221 x 34 or email hpinkston@piedmontarts.org to reserve your space today! When making reservations, let us know: programs & times that you want and number of children you will be bringing.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Septmeber Chick-Fil-A Events

BINGO Night
Thursday, September 08, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Come enjoy a night of family fun. It is FREE to play.

Family Night
Tuesday, September 13, 5 PM - 8 PM
Every Tuesday Night at Chick-fil-A, buy an adult meal and get a Chick-fil-A Kids' Meal for free!

Free Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 14, -
Every Wednesday in September we will be sampling a free add-on or item upgrade. Pay attention to Facebook each week and see what you can add to your meal for free!

Shake Night
Saturday, September 17, 6 PM - 8 PM
Come out and enjoy a fun, casual night with Chick-fil-A! We will sample all our delicious Chick-fil-A Hand-Spun Milkshakes for you to try and we will run a special on the Hand-Spun Peach Milkshake. Bring the whole family!

Family Night
Tuesday, September 20, 5 PM - 8 PM
Every Tuesday Night at Chick-fil-A, buy an adult meal and get a Chick-fil-A Kids' Meal for free!

Mother/Son Date night
Saturday, Sept. 24th 6-8pm

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Homeschool Wednesdays @ VMNH

We are pleased to announce that Homeschool Wednesdays will start on September 14 with Scientific Investigation. We are planning monthly programs on the second Wednesday of the month from 10 – 11:15 am. We have added enrichment sessions to build upon these programs and offer more in depth explorations. Please note that these sessions will be from 3 – 4 pm on select fourth Wednesdays. Age groups will be 6-9 years and 10-15 years. The fee is $5 per child.



Sept. 14 Scientific Investigation

Oct. 12 Plants

Nov. 9 Animals

Nov. 30 Enrichment – Ecosystems, Interactions, and Dynamics; 3 – 4 pm

Dec. 14 Meteorology and Astronomy

Jan. 11 Earth Materials and Processes

Jan. 25 Enrichment – Earth and Human Activity; 3 – 4 pm

Feb. 8 Matter

March 14 Energy

March 28 Enrichment – Physical Sciences in Everyday Life; 3 – 4 pm

April 11 Engineering Design

May 9 Engineering and Society

May 23 Enrichment – Engineering; 3 – 4 pm



Please either reply or call 276-634-4185 to pre-register your child/ren. You may pre-register for as many programs as you would like. We will send you an email reminder.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

80th Anniversary Celebration of the Child - Sept. 10th

In collaboration with Piedmont Arts Association, Southern Virginia Artisian Center and the Blue Ridge Public Library, the Charity League of Martinsville & Henry County is hosting a variety of activities for children on September 10, 2011. This event celebrates the arts, education and reading. Each event is free and open to the age groups noted below. Advance registration is required as there are a limited number of spaces available.

Reading Fun
What: Children, ages birth-6, participate in reading a book, Curious George Plants a Tree, with Ms. Janet Boucher and they will make a craft. Children will receive the book for free after the session. Snack will be provided.
Where: Blue Ridge Regional Library - Martinsville Branch, 310 East Church St., Martinsville, VA
When: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Number of spaces available: 30. Note: Parents are required to stay with their child(ren) during this activity.

Jewelry Making
What: Children, ages 6-12, will have a great time making a piece of jewelry with a local artist.
Where: Southern Virginia Artisian Center, 54 West Church St., Martinsville, VA
When, Two Sessions: 9:30-10:30 OR 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Number of spaces available: 12. Note: Two additional forms are required to be submitted with registration form.

Making a Glass Sun Catcher
What: Children, ages 6-12, work with a local artist in designing and making a beautiful glass sun catcher.
Where: Southern Virginia Artisian Center, 54 West Church St., Martinsville, VA
When, Two Sessions: 9:30-10:30 OR 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Number of spaces available: 12. Note: Two additional forms are required to be submitted with registration form.

Pottery Making
What: Children, ages 6-12, will make a unique piece of pottery with a local artist.
Where: Southern Virginia Artisian Center, 54 West Church St., Martinsville, VA
When, Two Sessions: 9:30-10:30 OR 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Number of spaces available: 12. Note: Two additional forms are required to be submitted with registration form.

Open Mic & Art Jam
What: Children, ages 12-18, can display their art, sing, play music and showcase their talents at this one of a kind jam.
Where: Piedmont Arts Association, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA
When: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Number of spaces available 30.

Register online at www.charityleague.org or Return this form to Charity League of Martinsville Henry County PO Box 3613 Martinsville, VA 24115

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Week of August 8th - 13th

Tuesday, Aug. 9th
Family Night @ CFA
Free kids meal with purchase of a large combo meal

Wednesday, Aug. 10th
Program at the Starting Place in Liberty Fair Mall
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: FREE

Thursday, Aug. 11th
BINGO at Chick-Fil-A
Time: 6-7:30pm

Friday, Aug. 12th
Free Admission to the Roanoke Museum (it's always free on the 2nd Friday of the month)

Friday, Aug. 12th
Free Movie at Jack Dalton Park
Movie starts at 9pm

Saturday, Aug. 13th
United Way's Hooker Furniture Warehouse & Yard Sale
Time: 7am-12pm
For more info go to http://www.unitedwayofhcm.org/

Saturday, Aug. 13th
Lowes Build & Grow
Project: School house photo holder
Time: 10am - 12pm?
Cost: Free

Saturday, Aug. 13th
Beat the Heat Program at the Starting Place in the Mall
Time: 11am-1pm
Cost: FREE

Saturday, Aug. 13th
Smith River Festival @ the Sports Complex
Time: 10am - 5pm

Monday, July 18, 2011

July 19th - 29th

Tuesday, July 19th
School Age Storytime @ Blue Ridge Regional Library
Time: 9:30 or 10:30
Theme: Amazing Animals

Tuesday, July 19th
Chick-Fil-A Family Night
Time: 5-8pm
Theme: Pajama Night
Get a free kids meal witht the purchase of an upsized value meal.

Wednesday, July 20th
Preschool Age Storytime @ Blue Ridge Regional Library
Time: 9:30 or 10:30
Theme: Amazing Animals

Friday-Sunday
Eden Drive In is Playing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Party 2 starting @ dark
followed by Horrible Bosses
Gates open at 7pm, movie starts at dark
Cost: $5/person, $2/children 6-11, FREE for under 5

Friday, July 22nd
Free showing of Homeward Bound at Blue Ridge Regional Library
Time: 2pm

Friday, July 22nd
Afternoon Crafts @ Henry County Adminstration Bldg.
Time: 2-2:45pm
Theme: Incredible Inscets
Price: $3

Friday, July 22nd
TGIF @ Farmer's Market
Time: 7-10pm
Band: Poverty Level
Cost: $5?

Tuesday, July 26th
School Age Storytime @ Blue Ridge Regional Library
Time: 9:30 or 10:30
Theme: Amazing Adventures

Wednesday, July 27th
School Age Storytime @ Blue Ridge Regional Library
Time: 9:30 or 10:30
Theme: Amazing Adventures

Thursday, July 28th
BINGO @ Chick-Fil-A
Time: 6-7:30pm

Friday, July 29th
FREE showing of Sinbad Legend of the Seven Seas @ Blue Ridge Regional Library
Time: 2pm

Friday, July 29th
Afternoon Craft @ Henry County Admin. Bldg.
Time: 2-2:45pm
Cost: $3
Theme: TBD

Friday, July 29th
Peter Pan Play @ PHCC
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Adults $12, Kids $6

Saturday, July 2, 2011

July 4th - July 9th FUN FILLED WEEK!!!!

Monday, July 4th
Fireworks, Concert & Rides at the Speedway
Times: Rides start at 5pm; Fireworks start at dark
Cost: FREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Tuesday, July 5th
Chick-Fil-A Family Night: Free kids meal with value sized adult meal
Activity: Make a Cow Costume
Time: 5pm-8pm

Tuesday, July 5th
Mustangs vs. Thomasville
Time: 7:05pm

Wednesday, July 6th
Mustangs vs. Asheboro
Time: 7:05pm

Thursday, July 7th
Chick-Fil-A BINGO night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6pm-7:30pm
This is a blast. Earn Chick-Fil-A items or coupons for free food!!!!

Friday, July 8th
Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day
Time: All Day
Dress head-to-hoof as a Chick-fil-A cow and receive a FREE Chick-fil-A meal, or dress partially as a cow and receive a FREE entree!

Friday, July 8th
Afternoon Craft at HC Administration Bldg.
Time: 2-2:45pm
Craft: Rainbow Scope
Cost: $3

Friday, July 8th
First Friday Art Walk @ Studio 107
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: FREE!!!!

Friday, July 8th
Screen on the Green @ Southside Park
Time: 7pm crafts and games / 8pm movie
Cost: $2 per person (2 & under are free)

Friday, July 8th
Mustangs vs. Forest City
Time: 7:05pm

Saturday, July 9th
Super Saturday for kids @ the Farmers Market
Time: 8-11am
All kinds of free activities for kids to do :) Also, Daily Grind will be there selling their Homestead Creamery ice cream

Saturday, July 9th
Lowes Build & Grow
Time: 10-11am
Building: Tow Truck
Cost: FREE

Sunday, June 26, 2011

June 27th - July 3rd

Monday, June 27th
Mustangs vs. Catawba
7:05pm
General Admission: $5, Children: $3, Under 3 are Free

Tuesday, June 28th
Summer Reading Program @ Martinsville Library
9:30am or 10:30am
Theme: Amazing Legends
Cost: FREE

Tuesday, June 28th
Chick-Fil-A Family Night
5:00-8:00pm
Free kids meal with purchase of adult combo meal value sized. They usually have some sort of craft for the kids to do on family night.

Tuesday, June 28th
Mustangs vs. Asheboro
7:05pm
General Admission: $5, Children: $3, Under 3 are Free

Wednesday, June 29th
Midweek Movie @ Forest Hills Presbyterian Church
10:30am
Cost: FREE

Thursday, June 30th
Mustangs vs. Thomasville
7:05pm
General Admission: $5, Children: $3, Under 3 are Free

Friday, July 1st
Afternoon Craft @ Henry County Adminstration Bldg.
2:00-2:45
Theme: Rattle Snake
Cost $3

Monday, June 20, 2011

Kid's Eat Free Most Nights of the Week :)

Sundays: Fridays Deli on Riverside....kids eat free!

Mondays: Country Cooking....kids eat free!

Tuesdays: Chick-Fil-A has free kids meal with purcahse of a combo meal upsized!
Pigs R Us...kids eat for 99 cents with purchase of adult meal!

Wednesdays: Applebees...kids eat free (I think)

I think it's Wednesdays that kid's eat free at Mi Ranchito, but call first and ask.

If you know of any other kids eat free places please make a comment and share the info. This information was compliments of my friend, Brandi :)

Sunday, June 19, 2011

June 20th-25th

Monday, June 20th
Eat @ Pigs R Us from 5-8pm
& tell them you are there for the SWAT missions team and they will donate 15% of the sales to our mission's team

Tuesday, June 21st
Summer Reading Kick Off @ Bassett High School

10:30am

Tuesday, June 21st
Mustangs vs. Wilson

7:05pm
General Admission: $5, Children: $3, Under 3 are Free

Wednesday, June 22nd
NO MIDWEEK MOVIE @ FOREST HILSS PRESBYTERIAN THIS WEEK


Wednesday, June 22nd
Mustangs vs. Gastonia

7:05pm
General Admission: $5, Children: $3, Under 3 are Free

Friday, June 24th
Afternoon Craft @ Henry County Administration Bldg.

2:00-2:45pm
Cost: $3

Friday, June 24th
TGIF: 58 West playing @ the Farmer's Market Uptown

7:00-10:00pm
Cost: $5?

Friday, June 24th
Mustangs vs. Thomasville

7:05pm
General Admission: $5, Children: $3, Under 3 are Free

Saturday, June 25th
Lowes Build & Grow

10am-11am
Building a waving flag
Cost: FREE

Saturday, June 25th
Charity League Putt-Putt Tournament @ Laurel Park Mini Golf

6pm

Misc. Stuff

Osborne Baptist Church has an indoor playland that is open from 10am-2pm M-F.

Check Out what's playing at Eden Drive in this weekend @ www.edendrivein.com

Theatre Works begins their production of Chicago this week. For more details visit www.twcp.net

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

week of June 12 - 18

Wednesday, June 15th
Midweek Movie @ Forest Hills Presbyterian Church (on Beechnut St. in Martinsville)
Time: 10:30am

Cost: Free

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Civil War reenactment @ the Sports Complex

Don't know any other details

Friday, June 17th
Afternoon Craft @ Henry County Admin. Bldg.
Time: 2-2:45pm

Cost: $3/child
Craft: Spider web frame
Contact: HC Parks & Rec. 634-4640

Friday, June 17th
Mustangs Game (playing Forest City)
Time: 7:05pm

Ticket prices are as follows:
Reserved seating - $7
General Admission - $5
12 and under - $3
3 and under - free
Contact: Jim Taipalus 403-5250

Friday, June 17th
Free Movie & Jack Dalton Park "Despicable Me" is playing
Time: music starts @ 7:30; movie starts @ 9pm

Cost: FREE
Popcorn, drinks, candy and other snacks will be available for purchase.

If the parking lot at Jack Dalton Park is full, you may use the administration building and courthouse parking lots for overflow parking. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Contact Parks and Recreation at 634.4640 for more information.

Saturday, June 18th
Kids Fishing Clinic @ Beaver Creek Reservoir
Time: 9-11:30am

Location: Beaver Creek Reservoir
Cost: FREE
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Limited to the first 75 people. Fishing Poles ARE availbale.
Contact: HC Parks & Rec 634-4640

Saturday, June 18th
free fishing clinic at Fairy Stone at 9am
also, for ages 4 - 12 (pre-reg required 930-2424).
And at 1pm they cut the birthday cake at the Virginia State Park's 75th anniversary celebration: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/75th.shtml

Saturday, June 18th
Daddy/Daughter Date Night @ Chick-Fil-A
Time: 5-8pm

Location: Chick-Fil-A @ Liberty Fair Mall