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