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April 8, 2012
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Macaroni Kid's Family Travel Expo

Giveaway!

Looking for a great idea for a family vacation? Love to travel? Are you one of the 87%
of parents who believe that family travel makes kids better global citizens? Do you want
to discover new destinations and great family travel products?

Then join us for Macaroni Kid’s Family Travel Expo!

On Sunday, May 6, bring the entire family for a day of fun and exploration. There will be
great travel destinations to explore, travel products to check out, lots of crafts and fun
for the kids and much ...


Beauty & The Beast Comes to NJ State Theatre!

Giveaway

State Theatre presents
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Friday, May 4, 2012, 7pm, 2012; Saturday, May 5, 2012, 1pm & 7pm

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 1pm & 6pm

$77, $62, $57, $47, $35

Ticket Office: 732-246-SHOW (7469)

State Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty and The Beast for five performances onFriday, May 4 at 7pm; Saturday, May 5 at 1pm and 7pm; and Sunday, May 6 at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets range from $35-77.

 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music ...


Kona Ice Birthday Party

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Have you heard of the greatest thing on wheels to hit Hunterdon County?  It is Kona-Ice, my friends!  This awesome ice cream-style truck travels around Hunterdon to bring happiness to your families in the form of yummy shaved ice.  We have become very familiar with Kona-Ice in our community and happy that is has come to town. 

We have had a couple of birthday parties with Kona-Ice and it is so good!  Here's what happens.  You have your party and the Kona-Ice truck comes to you.  With it comes ...


Red Riding Hood & Other Stories

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Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Todd Schmidt, Managing Director) a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to rediscovering and re-imagining classic musicals and plays, is proud to announce the Winter-Spring, 2012 Season of Children’s Programming. The Children’s Theater Series provides charming, engaging and educational performances perfect for ages four and up. Take a child on an adventure they’re sure to remember; all of the shows in The Children’s Theater Seriesare fun-filled and rich with audience participation and excitement.

“There’s nothing quite like ...


Deck of your dreams

For many homeowners, the deck of their dreams is just that: still a dream.

That’s the finding of a recent survey conducted on Facebook. More than 2,000 people responded to the query, “What would you do if you won $15,000 to spend on your deck?” Fans were asked to rate how strongly they felt about 11 different options, with one being least interested and 10 being the most interested. The number one answer, with 47% giving it a 10, was to tear out the current deck and ...


American Girl Books

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Is your daughter looking for a good book to read over Spring Break?  Look no further, as American Girl has some great new books for her!

A Smart Girl's Guide to Liking Herself--Even on the Bad Days.  I love the message this book gives to young girls--it is so important to have confidence and a high self-esteem.  Girls today will be pressured and tested to the limits, making it so very important to give them the tools they need to weather the storm!  This book addresses questions from girls ...

Ghost on Broadway

Discount Offer!

I love seeing Broadway shows, and I am particularly excited to see Ghost the Musical on Broadway.  I will be going to see it in the near future and will be sure to share my thoughts on it! But in the meantime, here is chance for Macaroni Kid readers to see the show at a discount--got to love that!  Perfect timing, too, as a trip to NYC in the Spring is always a wonderful thing!

BE THE FIRST TO SEE LONDON’S SMASH HIT ON BROADWAY & SAVE! CLICK HERE FOR ...

Hellmann's Chicken Change-up Challenge

Giveaway!

I don't know about you, but when warmer weather arrives, I grow very tired of all the winter recipes that I have been using for months.  I want something new and fresh.  Hellmann's feels the same way and is offering a really fun challenge to all of us.  The Chicken Change-Up Challenge is here to give us tips, photos, videos, and recipes to make dinner easier for families everywhere!

Visit their page to enter the Hellmann's Chicken Change-Up sweepstakes for a chace to win a $50 gift ...

Little Macaroni Movies

Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Peter Pan Returns

Before the Easter festivities began, we were given the opportunity to have a fun family activity of dying Easter Eggs and having fun with a couple of Disney favorites--Captain Hook and Peter Pan!  In Celebration of the newly released (April 3rd) DVD, Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Peter Pan Returns, we sat down to watch this adorable new show.  I happen to have one very big fan in the house and he loved watching this new movie with Captain Hook by his side!

This new story was adorable!  A brand ...

Macaroni Movies

War Horse Giveaway

I finally gave in to watching this movie last week, after months of hearing about it!  I wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised to see a visually stunning and moving film about a young boy, Albert,  and the relationship with his horse, Joey, interrupted by the arrival of World War I.  Steven Spielberg did a fantastic job creating this movie and depicting this beautiful story.  While this is not a movie ideal for young audiences, as  it is set during a violent war,  my older children really enjoyed ...

This Week's Picks:

April 9th through May 4th

Monday, April 9 - Open Skate

open skate for spring break
Where: Villa Roller Rink
2121 Route 57
Broadway, NJ
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (4/9)
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $5
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Monday, April 9 - Storytime

Join us on our children's stage for Storytime! All ages are welcome. We feature classics and our new favorites including some books on NOOK! Help foster a love of reading in your little one!
Where: Somerville Barnes and Noble
Somerset Shopping Center, 319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 908-526-7425
When: 11:00 AM (ends 8/27/12)
Who: all children
How: show up
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, April 10 - Children's Programs

Story Time for three-to-five year olds is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 in the meeting room. The children, and the parents or care-givers who choose to stay, are entertained mainly by picture books, but with some poetry, scissor stories, or drawn stories mixed in. A craft related to the weekly theme completes the session, which generally runs a little longer than a half hour.
Where: meeting room of Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, Flemington
When: 10:30 am Tuesdays for 3-5 years, 10:30 am on Wednesdays for 2-3 years
Who: 3-5 years/2-3 years
How: Call (908) 782-5733, or visit [email protected]
Cost: free
For more info: parents or care-givers invited to stay
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Tuesday, April 10 - Storytime at the library

storytime
Where: Lambertville Free Public Library 6 Lilly Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Telephone: (609) 397-0275
When: 10:00 AM (every Tuesday at 10 and 10:30am)
Who: children under 5
How: show up
Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, April 10 - Spring Break Skate

special open skate for Spring Break
Where: Villa Roller Rink
2121 Route 57
Broadway, NJ
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $5
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Wednesday, April 11 - Toddler Skate

Toddler skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway NJ
When: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM (*extended hours on 4/4 and 4/11 (11am-2pm))
Who: under 7 years old
How: show up
Cost: $2 per child
For more info: http://villarollerrink.com/cal.htm
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Wednesday, April 11 - Rhyme Tyme with Mother Goose

 Nursery Rhymes, stories, songs, and activities.
Where: Flemington Presbyterian Nursery School Flemington, NJ
When: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (every Wednesday until May 9, 2012)
Who: children (and an adult!) ages 2-5
How: show up
Cost: FREE
For more info:  [email protected] Flem
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Wednesday, April 11 - Toddler Tales

The Wednesday Toddler Tales program, for two-to-three year olds, also takes place in the meeting room at 10:30. For this group, children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories are geared to the younger age level and are interspersed with songs and finger-plays. A simple craft activity ends the thirty minutes.
Where: Flemington Free Public Library 118 Main St Flemington, NJ
When: 10:30 AM
Who: ages 2-3
How: show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.flemingtonpubliclibrary.org/id17.html
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Wednesday, April 11 - Children's Storytime & Activity

reading and activity
Where: Clinton Book Shop 12 East Main Street Clinton, NJ
When: 10:30 AM
Who: children
How: show up
Cost: $2
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Wednesday, April 11 - Storytime at the Tewksbury Library

storytime
Where: Tewksbury Library 31 Old Turnpike Road, Oldwick, NJ 08858
Telephone: (908) 439-3761
When: 2:00 PM (every Wednesday)
Who: children under 5--must be able to sit and listen to a book
How: show up
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, April 11 - Open Skate

open skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway, NJ
When: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $2
For more info: http://villarollerrink.com/cal.htm
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Wednesday, April 11 - Rango

Movies at the library--Rango with Johnny Depp Rated PG
Where: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters
314 Route 12
Flemington, NJ
When: 6:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: Reservations call 788-1434
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, April 11 - Road Trip: A Spring Break Adventure

Travel with Teen Cafe!  Enjoy food, games, and crafts as you see Mexico, ski Colorado, explore New York, be a beach bum
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJ 08809
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/11)
Who: students grades 6-9
How: preregister by calling 908-730-6834 or stop by beginning April 4th at 9am
Cost: FREE
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Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15 - Sesame Live! 1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo and Friends

Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production featuring Big Bird Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more. Each performance is 90 minutes of singing, dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute intermission. The perfect length for very young chidren
Where: NJ State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
When: 4/12-4/15
Who: everyone
How: purchase tickets online
Cost: $14, $22, $28, $34, $40 (Gold Circle) & $75 (Sunny Seats).
Opening Night (Friday, April 13, 7 PM)—All seats $14 (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats).
For more info: Save $3 per ticket! Use the code ERNIE online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org to receive the discount.
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Thursday, April 12 - Super Science For Kids

What happens when you combine milk, food coloring, and liquid soap in a pan? Come find out at TWEENZ when we make “marbled milk” and do other fun and easy science experiments...And make your own super simple hoop glider to take home! 
Where: Hunterdon County Library Headquarters
Route 12
Flemington
When: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Who: Children grades 1-5
How: register by calling 908-788-1432
Cost: FREE
For more info: wear old clothes.  Weather permitting, event will be held outside
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Friday, April 13 - Storytime at the Bunnvale Library

Story and craft
Where: Bunnvale Library 7 Bunnvale Road
Ph: (908) 638-8884
When: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Who: ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult
How: register each week by calling 908-638-8884
Cost: FREE
For more info: through end of March
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Friday, April 13 - Open Skate at Villa Roller Rink

open skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway, NJ
When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Who: all ages
How: show up
Cost: $5
For more info: http://villarollerrink.com/cal.htm
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Saturday, April 14 through Sunday, April 15 - Springtime in the Park!

Enjoy Springtime In The Park for two consecutive weekends! Put the chill of winter behind you and preview the coming summer fun with dozens of rides, live entertainment, strolling Hershey's Product Characters, and more.  

 
Where: Hershey Park
Hershey, PA
When: 4/6-8, 4/14-15
Who: everyone
How: Reserve online or call 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439).
Cost: varies
For more info: visit their site  here
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Saturday, April 14 - 8th Annual Baby Fair

Baby fair--face painting, Peas and Carrots Music at 11am & 11:30am, nail polish changes with hand and arm massages, massages for Moms and Dads from therapists from the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Center, come and learn about lots of informative topics
Where: Hunterdon Medical Center
2100 Westcott Dr
Flemington, NJ
When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4/14)
Who: expectant parents, new families, and parents of toddlers
How: show up
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, April 14 - Come Support Cookies for Kids' Cancer!

Mayor Janice Kovach will be there, the Clinton Book Shop will be featuring the Cookies for Kids' Cancer cookbook (with samples of the recipes and donating 20% of the cookbook sales to CFKC), and numerous shops, restaurants, and businesses will be supporting us that day!
Come show your support for this bake sale that helps children with cancer--a great cause!
Where: Downtown Clinton
Clinton, NJ
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: varies
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Saturday, April 14 - Build & Grow at Lowe's

Come build a project at Lowe's! 4/14 Game Show Chip Drop 4/28  Terranium
Where: Your local Lowe's
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: children up to age 12
How: show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx
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Saturday, April 14 - Henry & Mudge

Sometimes it's tough being a kid, but life is a lot easier - and a lot more fun - when you've got a great big canine buddy to share your adventures! Follow the exploits of Henry and Mudge in this musical based on Cynthia Rylant's best selling books.
Where: Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ
When: 10:00 AM (4/14)
Who: ages 5 and up
How: purchase tickets online
Cost: $20
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Saturday, April 14 - Waterfall Tour of Hunterdon County

Although Hunterdon County has no Niagara Falls, several of the parks in our area contain gushing streams with small waterfalls after the spring rains.  Bring a lunch and enjoy a day along the water.  Transport will be by County van.  Expect to hike three to four miles in the course of the excursion. 
Where: Hunterdon County Parks Arboretum  
1020 Rt 31, in Lebanon, ClintonTownship.
When: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM (4/14)
Who: ages 10 and up
How: Registe required  online or by calling 782-1158
Cost: $10
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Saturday, April 14 - Fan Fest

Enjoy an 1880s style baseball game, fun events, exclusive offers, and free baseballs to the first 500!  Lots of free and fun things to do!
Where: Somerset Patriots
TD Ballpark
1 Patriots Park
Bridgewater, NJ
When: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (4/14)
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Find out more!
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Saturday, April 14 - Open Skate

open skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57
Broadway, NJ
When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $5
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Sunday, April 15 - Open Skate

open skate
Where: Villa Roller Rink 2121 Route 57 Broadway, NJ
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $4
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Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6 - Beauty & The Beast Comes to NJ State Theatre!

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to New Brunswick! Based on the Academy® Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the State Theatre!
Where: State Theatre of NJ
15 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 
When: varies May 4-6
Who: families--no one under 2 admitted!
How: purchase tickets online
Cost: $35-$77 per ticket
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Plan Ahead:

April 17th through May 6th

Tuesday, April 17 - Sing a Song in Sign Language

With American Sign Language Instructor Paula Nicolai  Try out a language using your fingers, hands, arms, expression, speed, and movemen
Where: North County Branch Library
65 Halstead St
Clinton, NJ
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/17)
Who: Grades 1-6
How: register begining April 10th by calling 730-6834
Cost: FREE
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Friday, April 20 - Happy Face Nursery School Tricky Tray

The Happy Face Tricky Tray returns on Friday evening, April 20, 2012, inthe Parish Hall of the Lower Valley Presbyterian Church in Califon.  We are in the process of accepting donations for prizes until March 30 and will soon update our
Facebook page and school homepage (www.happyfacenurseryschool.com) listing a selection of great baskets and prizes offered. Disney World Tickets, Vera Bradley, Timex Watch, Museum Passes, Aquarium Passes, Ski / Snowboard Rental & Lift Ticket, IPOD Nano, Casola's Resturant, Baseball Tickets, Zoo Tickets, Golf Fees for Beaver Brook Country Club, with MORE TO COME! Visit our homepage soon
Where: The Tricky Tray will take place in the Parish
Hall of the Lower Valley Presbyterian Church, 445 County Road 513
Califon, NJ 07830.
When: 6:00 PM (4/20)
Who: Adults only, handicapped accessible
How: [email protected]
Cost: email for more info
For more info: [email protected]
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Friday, April 20 through Saturday, April 21 - ICS of Clinton 24 hour Dance-A-Thon

Charity Event to benefit The Children of The Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack,NJ. 24 hours of dance and movement. 24 hours of DJ,classes taught by Hunterdon Wellness Center, Broadway Bound Dance Center and the Hunterdon Huskies Cheerleaders. There will be theme hours, contests, children's hours, karaoke and interactive dance. Meet and Greet with Matheny students on Saturday from 10am-12pm. Contests, prizes, refreshments!! Lots of fun for the entire family!
Where: Immaculate Conception School 314 Old Allerton Rd. Annandale, NJ 08801
When: 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM (4/20-4/21)
Who: Anyone can attend! Check out the schedule to see which hours you would like to participate in. Fun for ALL Ages!!!!!
How: Go to our website. All forms and information about the event, including a schedule of events is on the home page. You can also make a direct donation to Matheny and sponsor a participant or make a general donation.
Cost: No registration fee. Minimum of $25.00 in pledges and $100.00 in pledges for family of 4 or more.
For more info: For more information contact Event Chair Debbie O'Connor at [email protected] or 908-963-3689
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Saturday, April 21 through Saturday, May 5 - Swing into Spring: Early Reading and Math Plus Tennis!

Acorn Montessori School and Courtside Racquet Club are offering a unique program for three and four year olds. In the classroom, Acorn's highly accomplished and certified teachers will introduce children to the building blocks of reading and math. Then, on the court, Courtside's pros will provide tennis instruction using "Teddy Tennis", a fun and age-appropriate tennis program for young children. Parents may register their children for one, two or all three three weeks.
Where: Acorn Montessori School, 1222 Route 31 (entrance on Tine Road), Clinton Township
When: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (4/21, 4/28, 5/5)
Who: Children, ages 3-4, with their caregivers. Children participate independently, but this is not a "drop-off" program.
How: Preregistration required
Cost: $30/week or $75/3 week session
For more info: For more information or to register: [email protected] or 908-730-8986
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Saturday, April 21 - Red Riding Hood & Other Stories, A Theater For Everyone Performance

This unique presentation is designed in cooperation with AUTISM NEW JERSEY, THE DOUGLASS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CENTER AT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY and PUSHCART PLAYERS. At this special performance, the theater environment will be altered to offer a comfortable, judgment-free space that is welcoming for all families.  
Where:
  • Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ

When: 10:00 AM (4/21)
Who: ages 5 and up--especially great for children with Autism
How: purchase tickets online
Cost: $20
For more info: Little Red Riding Hood, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea and Hans Christian Anderson's All's Well That Ends Well.  
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Saturday, April 21 - Earth Day Celebration

 songs, bat presentation, rhythms and songs from world cultures , fun for the whole family. Visitors can stroll through the 4-H area to see farm animals and meet the enthusiastic youngsters who care for them.  nature inspired crafts, clever “reuse-it” projects, and lots of hands-on crafts. Food and beverages will also be available at the concession run by Boy Scout Troop 288, of Annandale and more!
Where: Fairgrounds section of the South County Park is located at Route 179 just south of Ringoes in East Amwell Township
When: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (4/21)
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: $5 suggested donation per car
For more info: Rain or shine--activities can be moved inside For more information call (908) 782-1158
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Saturday, April 21 - St. Ann's Tricky Tray

"SPRING FLING" 12th Annual Tricky Tray 5 Tiers of Baskets, plus Famous Wall of Gift Certificates, Calendar Raffle & HUGE 50/50. GRAND PRIZES include: Family of 4 Disney Park Hopper package, iPad2, 2 Carribean Resort Stays. SOMETHING for EVERYONE! Avoid a sell out, ACT NOW! Tables available for Parties of 10 (Advance Sale only, limited availability) DISCOUNT Advance Sale Ticket Packages avail -- Save $$$ Hot & Cold Sandwiches Available for purchase Complimentary coffee, tea & desserts! Call Kelly @ 908 725-7787 for tickets.
Where: St. Ann's 29 Second Avenue Raritan, NJ  
When: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (4/21)
Who: moms
How: Call Kelly @ 908 725-7787 for tickets.
Cost: $10 admission
For more info: Doors Open 5pm; 1st Ticket Pull 6:30pm
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Wednesday, April 25 - Writer's Workshop

Four Fabulous Workshops With Author William Spear
  • 3/ 28 Write a Stage Play—Developing Characters
    4/25 Poetic Justice--Create Super Hero Poems
 
Where: North County Branch Library 65 Halstead St Clinton, NJ
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (1/25, 2/22, 3/28, 4/25)
Who: students grades 6-9
How: Registration is required beginning one week prior to each workshop.
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, April 18
Cost: FREE
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Thursday, April 26 - Open House and Magic Show

Open house and magic show. Prospective families will have an opportunity to learn more about the preschool programs, take a tour, attend a magic show with currently enrolled students and enjoy light refreshments.
Where: The Preschool of Whitehouse United Methodist Church 73 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse, NJ
When: 9:30 AM (4/26)
Who: children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old and their parents
How: Registration is encouraged though not required to attend. Call 908-534-6333 or email [email protected]
Cost: FREE
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Friday, April 27 through Saturday, April 28 - Kiddiedoodles Children's Consignment Sale


UP TO 90% OFF RETAIL OF NAME BRAND NEW AND GENTLY USED CHILDREN’S CLOTHING NEWBORN TO PRETEEN,
TOYS, SHOES, BOOKS, BABY GEAR, OUTDOOR TOYS, MATERNITY WEAR, VIDEO GAMES AND MUCH MUCH MORE
CASH AND CREDIT ACCEPTED
Where:
THE MIDDLESEX ELKS
545 BOUND BROOK ROAD (ROUTE 28)
MIDDLESEX, NJ 0886
When: 4/27-28
Who: everyone
How:
4/26th 4:00pm – 9:00pm  Email for Pre Sale Pass for first time parents
Cost: varies
For more info:
GENERAL PUBLIC SHOPPING DAYS
FRIDAY, APRIL 27th 8:00am – 7:00pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 28th 8:00am – 7:00pm
(1/2 PRICE SALE 4pm – 7pm APRIL 28TH ONLY)
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Saturday, April 28 - Doing Clinton Springtime

Come explore all that Clinton has to offer in this interactive townwide event
Where: Downtown Clinton, NJ
When: all day 4/28
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, April 28 - Rutger's Day

Family day at Rutgers-- Lively activities, interactive demonstrations, vibrant stage performances, and an array of food choices await visitors on every campus.
Where: Rutgers--New Brunswick & Piscataway
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (4/28)
Who: everyone
How: show up
Cost: FREE admission, parking and shuttles
For more info: (732) 445-INFO or their site
Rain or shine
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Tuesday, May 1 - Lego Build

One day each month you can learn how to build a cool LEGO mini model, and take it home – for free! Quantities are limited and offer is good while supplies last only. A new model will be available every month and will be specially themed to that month
Where: Bridgewater Commons Mall--Lego Store
When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: ages 6-14
How: show up early!
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://stores.lego.com/en-us/StoreEvents.aspx
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Saturday, May 5 through Sunday, May 6 - Museums On Us

Every first full weekend of the month, if you are a Bank of America customer, you can visit over 150 locations for free!
Where: Museums throughout NJ and NY (and across the country) http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
When: all weekend
Who: Bank of America customers
How: Bring your ID and your Bank of America card to get a free admission for each card holder
Cost: FREE with card
For more info: http://museums.bankofamerica.com/
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Saturday, May 5 - Kids Workshop

  The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: Your local Home Depot store
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: ages 5-12
How: show up
Cost: FREE
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Sunday, May 6 - Macaroni Kid Family Travel Expo

Family travel expo, tons of great info, gifts, and prizes!
Where: Residence Inn Manhattan/Times Square
1033 Avenue of the Americas
New York City, NY 10018
When: 5/6/12
Who: everyone
How: Reserve your tickets online
Cost: $9 for ages 17 and older, children 16 and under are free, but reserve your tickets
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Acorn Montessori

Summer Camp Guide

Summer Camp at Acorn Montessori School: 3 Programs, 3 times the fun!

Summer Adventures at Acorn For ages 3 – 6
June 18 – August 24, 2012 Mornings or full day programs, 3 or 5 days per week, extended care available. This summer, Acorn Montessori School will host ten weeks of camp with ten different weekly themes. Themes include “An American Adventure”, “Environmental Science”, “Builders of the Past and Present” and “Rainforest Adventures”. See Acorn’s website www.acornschool.org  for a complete list of weekly themes and to register . Outdoor adventure ...

Branchburg Sports Complex

Summer Camp Guide

When school is out, Branchburg Sports Complex camps are in session! BSC hosts fun and exciting day camps during holiday breaks and throughout the summer! From multi-sport day camps to specialty sports camps, make BSC your camp headquarters. All BSC camps are organized by professionally trained staff, and all children enrolled at camp will be supervised at all times by BSC's camp counselors!

Camp offerings range from specialty sports camps, to multi-activity day camps, and camps for little ones will be offered too! Take a break from the heat ...


Camp Invention

Summer Camp Guide

Where Can You Save a City, Explore the World or Discover a Planet?

Let your child’s imagination soar while they discover their inner genius at Camp Invention, a weeklong adventure hosted at a school near you. Camp Invention is a summer enrichment program that combines invention, innovation, creativity and ingenuity for students entering grades one through six. Participants might spend their time navigating an island via upcycled ships, learning the power of combining magnetism and electricity, while designing, improving, and analyzing their own inventions in a team setting. Early ...


Centenary Stage

Summer Camp Guide

 

2012 Summer Program Descriptions:

 

Centenary 2012 Summer Dance Intensive (High School Students - Adults)

Date:  July 9-July 12

Registration Deadline:  June 30, 2012

Tuition: 4-Day Workshop $175

FEATURED GUEST ARTIST:  Carolyn Dorfman, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company

Program Description:  The Centenary 2012 Summer Dance Intensive introduces various dance disciplines taught at the collegiate level engaging young dancers to work with professional choreographers, dancers, and educators.  Featured guest artist, Carolyn Dorfman, has created more than 60 works for her 11 member ensemble, which appears at major theaters, dance festivals, universities and schools regionally ...


Happy Time School

Summer Camp Guide

Happy Time School Summer Camp Program 2012

Recreational Summer Camp Program runs from 6/25- 8/24.


Camp sessions include Science with Dr. Lillian Rankel, Arts and Music, and Nature and Agriculture.

Visit www.happytimeschool.com  for a PDF version of brochure. 

Hunterdon County YMCA

Summer Camp Guide

Hunterdon County YMCA Day Camps

 

TV and video games? Boring. Camp and new friends? Yes, at the Hunterdon County YMCA. The Hunterdon County YMCA offers Summer Day Camp in four locations throughout the county: Sports Camp at Deer Path Branch in Flemington, Camp Carr in Clinton Township, South Camp at South Hunterdon High School and Kinder Camp at Round Valley Branch in Annandale. In additional to traditional day camp, the Y offers one-week specialty camp options: Basketball, Bowling, Tennis, Ballet, Golf, Flag Football, Volleyball, Dance, Cheerleading, Soccer, Field Hockey, Lacrosse ...


Hunterdon Parks & Recreation Summer Nature Camp

Summer Camp Guide

SUMMER NATURE CAMP

 

Walk in registration day is Monday, March 26

 

Our Summer Nature Camp Program is an opportunity for kids to connect with and explore the natural world.  Program leaders facilitate hands-on activities that foster kids’ innate curiosity about nature and wildlife.  Campers and parents alike rave about this camp. Leaders are instructed in guiding children outdoors and are certified in First Aid and CPR.  Group size is a maximum of 10-12 campers, with each leader being aided by an assistant or volunteer.  Special canoeing instructors host the paddling ...


Kamp Kierson

Summer Camp Directory

Whether you are a timid beginner or a seasoned pro, we have a place for you at Kamp Kierson!

Click here to download a Kamp Kierson Brochure and Registration Card

Each summer, Kierson Farm offers a host of Riding Kamps for all ages and skill levels. Kierson Kamps are designed to be a great first introduction to the world of horses. No prior horse experience is necessary!

Kamp Kierson promises to be a horse lover’s dream come true! Kampers will take part in all aspects of horse care, as ...


Rambling Pines

Summer Camp Guide

Children ages 3-13 get a truly memorable camp experience, enjoying the varied programs Rambling Pines has to offer. From the moment they arrive each morning, they’re joined by their group and engaged in fantastic summer activities from Swimming to Nature Studies. Our staff provides your child with the encouragement they need to try new things, to gain new skills, and to end the summer as a stronger, happier, more confident person.  Activities at Day Camp include:

Swimming (Red Cross-certified instruction),Sports,Arts & Crafts, Music, Danc,e Drama/Plays, Gymnastics ...

Red Oak Ballet Academy

Summer Camp Guide

Red Oak Ballet Academy Summer Programs.  Register Early and Save!

All programs held at 56 Payne Road, Suite 17, Lebanon, NJ

www.RedOakBallet.com
[email protected]
908-735-4222


June 25-29:  Kids’ Camp-Rainbow Fish 1, Ages 5-10, 9:30-3:00

July 9-13:  Young Performing Artists Half-Day Camp, Ages 3-6, 9:30-12:30

July 23-27:  Core Ballet Intensive, Ages 10 +, 9:30-3:00

July 30-Aug 3:  Core Ballet Intensive, Ages 10 +, 9:30-3:00

August 6-10:  Young Performing Artists Half-Day Camp, Ages 3-6, 9:30-12:30

August 13-17:  Kids’ Camp-Rainbow Fish 2 ...

River Edge Farm Riding Day Camp

Summer Camp Guide

At River Edge farm Riding Camp girls come to experience a summer of learning and fun.

The main activity is learning how to ride a pony or a horse but they also learn about their beloved animal’s habitat. We teach campers an appreciation and respect for the outdoors and nature.

The farm with an organic garden and orchard, chickens, wetlands, woods, pastures, a river across the street is the perfect backdrop to have the girls experience first hand the wonders of nature. 

By taking care of their mounts, harvesting ...


The Youth Center

Summer Camp Guide

The Youth Center in Glen Gardner offers a wide variety of programs for children and adults year round.

 

Summer Day Camp runs for 10 weeks from June 18th to August 24th for children ages 3-13.  The regular camp day is form 9AM to 4 PM and extended care is offered from 7AM to 9 AM and 4PM to 6PM.

 

They also offer a Mini Trekker program which is for 3- 5 yr old children from 9:30 AM to Noon.  These Trekkers will experience a lot of what ...


Jersey Fresh Produce Club

Peaceful Valley Orchards

One of the things I love about warmer weather is all the yummy fruits and veggies available.  Peaceful Valley Orchards makes it easy to provide healthy meals and snacks for your family during the summer months!  New this year, Peaceful Valley Orchards in Pittstown, NJ, is introducing their Jersey Fresh Produce Club!


What is a Produce Club?
A produce club is where member s pre-pay and receive a share of fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis.  Our growing season starts in April, but in order to ensure our members ...


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