Kids Corner
12/9/2011 Preschool Story Time
Location: Library
Time: 11 AM
Preschool story times at the library are created especially for children ages 3-5. Spree Location: Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre
at Marbles
12/2/2011 Chic Christmas Shopping
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Event is free to the public
Information: Call 919-882-4629
12/3/11 Saturday Morning Family
Time
Location: Harnett County Public
Library, 601 S. Main St.; P.O. Box 1149, Lillington, NC
Time: 11 AM
The first Saturday of each month the Harnett County Public Library will host a family time for children who are unable to attend story time during the week.
Information: Call 910-893-3446
12/3 - 12/6/2011 Cape Fear Botanical
Gardens - Black Bear
Location: Cape Fear Botanical
Gardens
Time: 8:30 AM Saturday, 12/3 -
Black Bear, Black Bear; Tuesday, 12/6 - Black Bear, Black Bear for Little Bloomers (ages 2-6. CFBG’s popular preschool story and craft time, presented in partnership with Cumberland County Public Library, is held monthly on each first or third Saturday (except during events or CFBG holidays) and the first Tuesday of the month. The schedule is subject to change. Each month we explore a different natural science theme. Siblings are welcome. Reservation is required PRIOR to attendance.
Information: Call (910) 486-0221
x 27 to reserve your child’s spot for either session
2/4/2011 25th Annual Hillsborough
Candlelight Home Tour
Location: Downtown Hillsborough
NC
Time: 12 PM and 6 PM
Information: 919-732-8156
12/9/2011 Christmas on Sunset
Location: 123 Sunset Ave Asheboro,
NC,
Time: 6 PM and 9 PM
Come be a part of a wonderful old-time family Christmas tradition. Hear carolers, sip cider, see a special nativity story and experience a horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown Asheboro. Santa and his elves will be present with gifts for the children. An STS Top 20 Event!
Information:
336-626-2626
12/10/2011
Fayetteville
Christmas
Parade
Location: Historic
Downtown Fayetteville
Time: 11 AM
A festive holiday celebration with energizing bands, talented performers, entertaining floats, and Fayetteville’s own hometown feeling!
Information: Call 910-309-1759
12/10/2011 Fayetteville Symphony
Holiday Extravaganza
Location: Methodist University,
Reeves Auditorium Fayetteville, NC 28311
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Joyous and festive holiday fare is guaranteed to fill all with the holiday spirit! Enjoy holiday snacks and beverages, join in a spirited sing-along, and prepare for a visit from Santa!
Information: 910-433-4690
12/10/2011 Kids in Nature Activity:
Shelter
Location: Duke University, Sarah
P Duke Gardens, Durham, NC
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
All animals (and humans!) need shelter from wind, weather and water. We will work together to build shelters and then measure their effectiveness using baked potatoes and a thermometer. It’s a fun way to learn about life in the cold. For children ages 10-12; adults are welcome to stay. Cost is $10 for general public; $8 for Gardens members
Information: Call 919-668-1707
12/15 - 12/19/2011 Disney on Ice
Location: Cumberland Cnty. Crown
Coliseum Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream”Get tangled up on the newest, most thrilling show to hit the ice. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, along with her unlikely companions, Flynn and Maximus, embark on the uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. Get carried away as fanciful dreams become reality when Cinderella meets her prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true.
Information: Call 800-745-3000 or
indifrt@crowncoliseum.com
12/31/11 New Year’s Eve Party
in the Park
Location: Festival Park
Time: 6:30 PM
This family-focused event will also feature a children’s area hosted by The Partnership for Children, including craft activities, inflatable fun (weather provided), an early New Year countdown at 8:45 with a firework show for the little ones that can’t make it to midnight.
1/28/12 Exceptional Children and
Adult’s Concert
Location: C & V Enterprises
This 2nd Annual “Exceptional Concert” is free and open to all of our community’s children, allowing children and adults with mental, physical and developmental disabilities to attend a live symphonic concert without fear or worry about keeping silent. The ever popular “Instrument Petting Zoo” will also be available both before and after the concert for that extra hands-on experience.
Information: Contact Carin
Sychterz or Roxanne Harris at 910-433-4690 or info@fayettevillesymphony.org
Christmas Tree Lighting
Location: Marbles Kids Museum,
F U N S T U F F T O D O W I T H Y OUR K I D S
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Bring in your kids while you Christmas shop!
15% Military Discount
off a 4-hour stay during
the month of December!
Must show ID.
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• Information on NC
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7720 NC Hwy 22, Carthage
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Venture Hall in IMAX Building
Time: 1 PM
Holiday Lights in the Garden
Location: Cape Fear Botanical
Garden Fayetteville, NC 28301 The interior glow of the Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex, decorated in traditional holiday splendor, will welcome visitors to festivities both inside and in the Garden. Holiday lights will be installed to highlight plants, trees and our current exhibit David Rogers’ Big Bugs.
Information: Call 910-486-0221.
Moore County
12/3/11 Downtown Southern Pines
for Annual Parade
Time: 10 AM
Marching Bands from local high schools , floats , and more
12/10/11 Annual Christmas Carriage
Parade
Time: 12:30 PM Downtown Southern
Pines Horse Carriage Parade
12/10/11 Jr. Flea Market Southern
Pines Recreation Center
160 Memorial Park Ct.; Kid’s 7-16
can register to sell or trade items.
This is a perfect time to clean out
your closet before Santa comes.
Not interested in selling or trading?
Feel free to shop for Christmas!
Information: Call for Registration
Fees 910-692-2493
12/16/11 Candy Cane Hunt
Time: 4 PM - Memorial Park and
Southern Pines Recreation 160 Memorial Park Ct. Center. Ages 4-10 free; Bring the whole family for fun activities including cookie decorating, crafts, marshmallow eating, photos with Santa and a candy can hunt complete with prizes.
Information: Contact Sue Gillis at
910-692-2463
12/31/11 Annual First Eve
Time: 6 – 8:30 PM
Free to public; Downtown Southern Pines; Lots of fun with free entertainment, music, food, carnival games, and face painting, highlighted by the Annual Pine Cone drop at 8 PM
Information: Sue Gillis at
910-692-2463
1/27/11 Future Firefighter
Time: 3:30 – 5 PM
6-12 years old; Southern Pines Fire Department; Enjoy a quick look at the life of a firefighter
2/10/11 Future Police Officer
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
6 – 12 years old; Southern Pines Police Department; Learn the task that police officers need to know Patrol and detective work, and life safety lessons for the entire family.
2/24/11 Future Park Ranger
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
6 – 12 yrs old; Weymouth Woods; Enjoy a quick look into the job of a Park Ranger.
Please email your Kid’s Corner
Activity for March, April and May
to nicoleboyle@localmilitarydiscounts.
com by Febuary 5th.
Meet Duke
We have a new member of our family. We met Duke at a pet adoption fair that came to our local park. Thekids and Duke got along great from the start. He is full of energy and always seems to be wagging his tail. Duke is always ready to play! We are sure you will find him just as lovable as we do!
Busy at Work
Adam spends most of his days at the bakery. He claims its work, but we all think he really loves the company of the locals who stop by daily for a cup of coffee and world famous blueberry muffins. OK, so maybe just "County famous". But they really are the best. We are planning on opening a second bakery in Shelbyville early next year. Maybe we will see a bit more of him when we do! We are really proud of him. The bakery won readers choice for best muffins in town, two years in a row!
Making Music
Megan has been taking piano lessons for three months and already plays like a little pro. Her first recital will be Saturday, October 12. Her grandparents will be coming in to town to cheer her on. We are so proud of her. Lauren, inspired by Megan's talent at the piano, has picked up her violin once again (After a ten year break!). Although, looks forward to playing every chance she gets, Lauren rarely has a chance. Chasing after two children is a more-than-full-time position! Lauren has done a great job of teaching Megan her numbers and does a great job of keeping our family together!
