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, October 4, 2011
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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