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We just got back from Disney World very early this morning.  My husband, son and I had a fabulous time (as always) and particularly enjoyed Star Wars Weekend at Hollywood Studios and the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.  We had so much fun but there are just never enough hours in the day for us to get to all the great things we want to see and do (even though we close the parks down every night. ;)

Here are a few pics from Epcot including the Phineas and Ferb ...

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Continuing a tradition of motor mayhem, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® Path of DestructionSM returns to M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD for a one day only summer event on Saturday, June 8.  Path of Destruction will kick off with the all-access Party in the Pit from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., with the show ...

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Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. “Monsters University” unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.  Screaming with laughter and fun, “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”) and produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”).

The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and ...

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Premiering to rave reviews at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, THE KINGS OF SUMMER is a unique coming-of-age comedy about three teenage friends - Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso) and the eccentric and unpredictable Biaggio (Moises Arias) - who, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.  Free from their parents' rules, their idyllic summer quickly becomes a test of friendship as each boy learns to appreciate the fact that family - whether it is the one you ...

Take A Colorful Nature Walk

Macaroni Fun

Make your next walk a hunt for specific colors (try this any time of the year). This is an easy project that can be made very simple as your time/ materials/ patience demands.

You’ll need:
  • An empty egg carton
  • Paints and paintbrushes
Paint the inside of an egg carton different colors. Encourage the children to mix colors together or add black or white to create different hues. 

Want it less messy? Use markers or crayons. 
Need it even easier? Place crayon pieces inside your egg carton, and/or use ...

Basil Shrimp Pasta

Macaroni Menu

Serves 6   Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
8 oz box of your favorite pasta… I used thin spaghetti. Angel hair would be great too!
1-1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
3 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 lb fresh medium shrimp, peeled, dev-eined and tails removed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon of Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped basil
 
1. Cook pasta as directed ...

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This Week's Calendar:

May 21st through May 25th

Tuesday, May 21 - Mommy & Me and Daddies Too!

Mommy & Me and Daddies Too! meets for a special morning out with active learning and creative play at all your favorite stores!  There are lunch specials, story time, arts & crafts, sing-a-longs, prizes, and a whole lot more!
Where: On the Square!  Rockville Town Square
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month)
Who: Everyone welcome!
How: You can just show up, or register online to be added to their newsletter for updates.
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Visit the website.
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Tuesday, May 21 - Locust Grove Tuesday in the Park

Join a Naturalist at the Cabin John playground off Tuckerman Lane to explore what’s happening outside!
Where: Cabin John playground off Tuckerman Lane
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 1 & up
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free!
For more info: Cancelled if raining.
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Wednesday, May 22 - Rock, Skip, and Jump

Discover how nature makes rocks! Make an edible volcano, roll your own edible sedimentary rock layer and watch it metamorphose, and take a hike to look for rocks. Then for fun, we’ll learn how to skip rocks. Please let us know if your child has any food allergies.
Where: Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard., Bethesda, Maryland 20817
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 3-5.
How: Register online.
Cost: $6.
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Wednesday, May 22 - WFamily Fun Day

Join us for themed activities, stories, songs, crafts and more!
Where: In front of Macy's, lower level 7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda
When: 10:30 AM (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday)
Who: Best for ages 6 and under.
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free
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Wednesday, May 22 - BounceU Big Bounce FUNdraiser

Bouncing!   Face Painting!  Raffles!  Vendors!  Food!  We will be raffling off a BounceU party every hour for just $1.00 per raffle ticket! Plus camp days, Busch Garden tickets, Parent's Night Out passes, and many more!
Where: BounceU Rockville & BounceU Clarksburg
When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome!
How:
Call BounceU of Clarksburg 301-515-5665 or BounceU of Rockville 301-340-1311 to make your reservation. Or visit our website at bounceu.com
Cost: Just $5 donation per child, per hour.  Food will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to Make A Wish. 
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Wednesday, May 22 - Evening Little Tots @ The Washingtonian Center

Join us for fun and lively family entertainment every Wednesday all summer long! 5.22 Under The Sea
6.5 Kidsinger Jim
6.19 Reptiles Alive
7.3 Beowulf T. Wonderbunny
7.17 Shazam Magic Show
7.31 Peter McCory
8.14 John Henry England
8.28 Mad Science
Where: Washingtonian Center - On the Lakefront Plaza between Uncle Julio's and Joe's Crab Shack, Gaithersburg
When: 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free!
For more info: Visit the website.
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Wednesday, May 22 - Nature Matters: Voices of the Next Generation

Join us for an enlightening evening of presentations from the next generation of environmental stewards. Each year seniors from Poolesville High School’s Global Ecology Program identify environmental issues, then design and implement projects to address them. Projects are diverse-from research to the arts-and we’re very excited to welcome some of the students to share their discoveries with us.
Where: Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville
When: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Ages 14+
How: Registration is required at www.ParkPASS.org.
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, May 22 - Summer Safety (Presented in English and Spanish)

Summer is just around the corner and your child’s safety is of the utmost importance! Come and hear tips and strategies to keep your family safe at home, and in the community, during the summer months. Presented by Amerigroup.
Where:
Eastern MS, 300 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring 20901  
When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: All parents welcome.
How: Register online or call 301-517-5940
Cost: Free! Childcare services also provided for free!
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Thursday, May 23 - StoryTime Station

The City of Gaithersburg invites you and your child to enjoy monthly book readings during “StoryTime Station,” an enriching new program at the Gaithersburg Community Museum.
Where: Located in the restored 1884 B&O Railroad Station complex near the intersection of Summit & Diamond Aves in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.  The Museum is located in the restored B&O Railroad complex, & consists of the historic Freight House, History Park & the rolling stock.
When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (at 11am and 1pm the fourth Tuesday of each month)
Who: Ages 3-6.
How: Just show up!
Cost: Admission is $3 per child, adults and infants are free.
For more info: Please note strollers are not permitted inside the Museum, and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Thursday, May 23 - Bird Splash

Birds will splash in a make-your-own-bath! Water will bring the birds to your yard on the warm days of summer that are just around the corner. Make a small bird bath out of a flower pot, decorate, and take home to watch birds drink, preen, and splash.
Where: At Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville, MD
When: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Who: Ages 3+.
How: To register call 301-924-4141 or register online.
Cost: $5
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Thursday, May 23 - Helping Kids Deal with Anger

Bullies are traditionally thought of as the big kid on the playground who takes your lunch money. However, today’s students are using exclusion, rumors, and teasing to intimidate others. Come and explore these behaviors and discuss strategies to help bullies, victims, and bystanders. Facilitated by YMCA Youth & Family Services.
Where:
Burnt Mills ES, 11211 Childs St., Silver Spring 20901
When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: All parents welcome
How: Register online or call 301-517-5940
Cost: Free!  Childcare services provided.
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Saturday, May 25 - Alien Invaders

Our park’s native plants are being choked and overgrown by alien invasive plants. You, your family, or your group can help give the park’s native plants room to grow by removing the invasive non-natives. Bring leather gloves if you have them or borrow ours. SSL-approved.
Where: Meadowside Nature Center, 5100 Meadowside Lane (located in Rock Creek Regional Park), Rockville, Maryland 20855
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 8+.
How: Visit www.ParkPASS.org to register or call Meadowside Nature Center at 301-258-4030, from Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  No registration required, but please call in advance if you are bringing a group.
Cost: Free
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Saturday, May 25 - Outdoor Discoveries: Birds

Our park is a natural classroom full of wonders waiting to be discovered by your child. Each session includes an introduction to the day’s theme and a hike outdoors. Today, learn how birds are like us and how are they different. Discover what it takes to be a bird and see them up close.
Where: Meadowside Nature Center, Rockville
When: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Also on 5/25 - different topics)
Who: Ages 3-6.
How: To register call 301-924-4141 or register online.
Cost: $5
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26 - Hometown Holidays

30+ Bands, Taste of Rockville & fun kids activities!
Where: Rockville Town Square
When: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome!
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free!  Various activities and food for a fee.
For more info: See the full schedule here.
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Plan Ahead:

May 27th through June 8th

Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Camp at My Gym Potomac

My Gym kids have tons of fun with fitness games, gymnastics, sports skills, arts & crafts, music, dance and more during our half day camps! We split the children into 2 different age groups so each child is challenged appropriately. We provide a light snack and water or juice to drink.
Where: My Gym Potomac 11325 Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Drop off for Kids 2 1/2-9 (Potty Trained)
How: Call ro reserve your spot: 301-983-5300 
Cost: Members: $40 per 1/2 day camp Non-members: $45 per 1/2 day camp Siblings: $25 per 1/2 day camp
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Wednesday, May 29 - Little Tots in Silver Spring

Join us for fun and lively family entertainment every other Wednesday all summer long! 5.29 Groovy Nate
6.12 Uncle Pete
6.26 Kidsinger Jim
7.10 Blue Sky Puppet Co.
7.24 Mr. Gabe
8.7 John Henry England
8.21 Shazam Magic Show
Where: Fountain Plaza Stage - Downtown Silver Spring, Ellsworth Dr. between Georgia St and Fenton St.
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Everyone welcome, but aimed at pre-schoolers.
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free!
For more info: Visit the website.
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Wednesday, May 29 - Little Tots @ Rio Atrium

Join us for fun and lively family entertainment every Wednesday all summer long! 5.15 Nicolo Whimsey 
5.29 Eric Energy Show
6.12 The Great Zucchini
6.26 Bridgette Michaels
7.10 Kidsinger Jim
7.24 Blue Sky Puppet Co.
8.7 Mr. Gabe
8.21 Groovy Nate
Where: RIO’s Atrium at the Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE!
For more info: Visit the website  
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Wednesday, May 29 - Why Don't My Kids Listen to Me?

Do you find yourself caving to your kids' demands or yelling at them? Are you tired of saying the same things over and over? Come to this workshop and learn how to gain your child’s cooperation without nagging, bribing or yelling. Presented by the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP).
Where: North Bethesda MS, 8935 Bradmoor Dr., Bethesda 20817 
When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: All parents welcome.
How: Register online or call 301-517-5940
Cost: Free!  Child care services provided.
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Thursday, May 30 - Nature Tots

Spend time with your child discovering the wonders of nature. A naturalist will help you explore a new nature topic through nature play, crafts, stories and hikes. Dress for the weather. This program is intended to provide special one-on-one time for you and your child.
Where: Croydon Creek Nature Center, Rockville, MD
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Ages 2-5.
How: To register, call 240-314-8770.
Cost: Residents $8, non-residents $10.
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Friday, May 31 - LAKEFRONT LIVE!

Live music every Friday night on the Lakefront Plaza between Uncle Julio’s and Joe’s Crab Shack.
5.31 The Crawdaddies - Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans
6.07 Chris Polk Band - Blues, R&B
6.14 Unity - Reggae, Island
6.21 Clay Hunt - Top 40, Motown, R&B
6.28 First Class - Pop, Classic Rock, Motown
7.05 8 Ohms - R&B, Funk
7.12 Dixie Power Trio - New Orleans R&B, Dixieland, Zydeco
7.19 Lloyd Dobler Effect - Pop, Rock
7.26 Surrender Friday - Classic Rock, Pop
Where: Lakefront Plaza between Uncle Julio's and Joe's Crab Shack at the Washingtonian Center.
When: 6:30 PM
Who: Everyone welcome!
How: Just show up!
Cost: Free!
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Saturday, June 1 - Sensory Friendly: EPIC 2-D

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Where: AMC Rio Cinemas 18
9811 Washingtonian Blvd., Gaithersburg, Md. 20878
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Everyone welcome
How: Purchase at the box office on the day of the show.
Cost: $4-$6
For more info: Visit the website. 
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Monday, June 3 - Computer Smart (part 5 of 5)

Explore the MCPS website and online resources, set up an Edline account, and learn about Microsoft Office programs in this beginning-level workshop. Facilitated by an MCPS technology teacher.
Where:
Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853 
When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: Everyone welcome.
How: Register online or call 301-517-5940
Cost: Free!  Child care services provided.
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Saturday, June 8 - Metropolitan Ballet Summer/Fall Open House

Free 30-minute trial classes each hour with our incredible faculty! (call for schedule of trial classes) -Purchase summer dancewear, shoes and accessories, and next fall’s MBT class uniform leotards! -Enjoy crafts and a video viewing of MBT’s spring 2013 production of Thumbelina! -Learn more about summer programs and Intensives, fall class schedules and opportunities to perform in MBT’s 25th performance season of The Nutcracker and more! -Register for Fall Programs by June 8th and get free summer spirit wear! Metropolitan Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization. We celebrate 24 years of dance education and arts & dance community outreach this year!
Where: Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy 10076 Darnestown Road, Ste 202 Rockville, MD 20850
When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: Anyone is welcome to join in the fun!
How: Just show up - feel free to wear a leotard or loose clothing to participate in free trial classes!
Cost: Free!
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Weekly Open Gyms & Storytimes

A great, free or low cost way to keep your kids entertained!

Do you need to get the kids out of the house? Too hot, or cold, or rainy to go outside to play? Here is a list of local businesses that offer free or low cost weekly story times or open gyms.  I suggest arriving early as these events are very popular and fill up quickly.  If you find any of these need updating, please let me know right away at [email protected].  Also, since we're heading into summer, you may want to call and confirm these as several ...


2012-2013 & 2013-2014 MCPS School Calendars

MCPS School Year Calendar: 2012-2013
5/27: Memorial Day - No School
6/14: Early Release Day & Last day of school
6/25: All report cards mailed.

MCPS School Year Calendar: 2013-2014

8/26: First day of school for students 
9/02: Labor Day- No School
9/05: Rosh Hashanah-No School
9/27: Tentative: early release day for all students
10/18: No school 
11/1: No school for students. 
11/11 & 11/12: Early release days, K-8. Parent conferences.
11/27: Early release day K-12
11/28-11/29: Thanksgiving - No ...

Kids Eat Free or For Less!

(Some deals are for discounted kids meals, or activity nights at local restaurants)

Be sure to call and confirm before heading to the restaurant - offers can change at any time!!  Most of these deals are not valid with any other promotion or discount.

Mondays:

  • Mama Lucia's Pasta Night - Order one pasta entree regular price and get a second for $4 Dine In or Carryout 5-10pm (Rockville, Bethesda, Olney, Frederick & Silver Spring locations)
  • Ambrosia Grill - Buy 2 entrees and get 1 kids meal free 5-9pm 
  • Eggspectations - 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult entree (Silver Spring)The Stained Glass Pub (Silver Spring ...

Local Children's Theater Productions

Imagination Stage:
James and the Giant Peach 
April 3–May 26, 2013 
Ages 4-10

The Magic Finger 
April 12–May 24, 2013
Ages 5-10

Big Nate
May 3 – June 2, 2013
Ages 5+

Cinderella 
April 25 - June 9, 2013
K-Grade 6


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