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 :)