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

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