Tag: ‘Events’
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 5/13/09 | 2 Comment(s)
I think if there is one thing you might want to do with your mom friends this month, may I suggest Thursday evenings’ “Edgy Mothers Reading”? The authors are well-known, it is inexpensive, and will probably give you some laughs and camraderie. This weekend, we are spring cleaning, but that doesn’t mean I am going [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 5/06/09 | 2 Comment(s)
So, it is Mother’s Day weekend. What does that mean? In our home, it means I get breakfast in bed and to decide what I (or we) do all day. I have chosen to go to the Affordable Art Fair for the morning with everyone. I can’t wait to see some art with my hubbie [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 4/29/09 | 1 Comment(s)
First, check out our Google Calendar. Fellow mom Ruth has been adding a ton of listings so that it has become a cheat sheet to the best daily events. It is on our home page. I am really excited about some of the events these coming weeks. This is THE weekend to go to the [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 4/23/09 | 1 Comment(s)
The benefit of putting this Picks list together every week is that I get a sneak peek at upcoming events and it gets me thinking about what we are going to do this weekend (other than lying around in PJs- which is always my favorite). This weekend, I plan on seeing Nursery University, a new [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 4/15/09 | 4 Comment(s)
Sorry to those of you who subscribe. Yesterday, you got some of the below event listings in your email. I am having technical difficulties- that is technical difficulty in keeping dates. I thought yesterday was today. I think I am overly anxious about Tax Day this year. At any rate, there are so many Earth [...]
Rain Dates for Egg Hunts
by Karen on 4/11/09 | 0 Comment(s)
This is from the Brooklyn Heights Playground Committee: We’re sorry, but due to the rain the Egg Hunt will not be held today. The tentative rain date is: Saturday, April 18th, 2009 at 10AM, please check our website for updates. www.bhplaygrounds.org
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 4/01/09 | 1 Comment(s)
So, I made the big mistake of not finishing this Pick List until after my new MOMS night out last night. I was in a mom’s group 2 years ago when I had Birch and those women have become some of my best friends. But, now that I have Willow, she needs playmates of her [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 3/05/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I don’t even know where to begin! In the past, March has seemed rather slow for events, but not so this year! There are events that I can’t wait to attend all month. Here are some of your options: puppet show, Lemony Snicket concert, disco for grandparents, Purim festivals, movies for kids, NYC free ballet [...]
What To Do Today? (and ALL week!)
by Karen on 2/15/09 | 1 Comment(s)
It is President’s Day, and maybe you have the day off of work or your child doesn’t have school. So, what to do? Check out our Google Calendar for daily events (it is at the top of the home page)- the Central Library has Story Play for example. Visit Ms. J’s in Williamsburg for some [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 2/11/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Are you looking for some unique and fun events for the next two weeks? There are plenty! They include walking under a swimming pool, docking on the Intrepid for some surprising visitors, watching a sword dance and going to a kids film festival. There are informational talks to go to: about going back to work, [...]
Winner of Elmo Tix!
by Karen on 2/10/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Catherine Thomas, you won! (Wish I could say that in Elmo’s high pitched voice.) Choose your day and time from February 5-16. The event is at the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden. And, I’m sorry if you didn’t win. Loved hearing what shows your kids are into! (And Sally, I love that you have [...]
Google Calendar Update!
by Karen on 2/05/09 | 0 Comment(s)
So, fellow mom Ruth and I have been working hard to update the Google Calendar on the blog. We have added all the movie events, library events, storytime and sing-a-longs we had! Please check it before you stroll out each morning to see if there is something cool for you to do! Let us know [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 2/04/09 | 1 Comment(s)
CLINTON HILL: WINTER CARNIVAL Friday, February 6: 9:30-11 am Stephanie Severe, fitness instructor, is hosting a winter carnival with others at Move with Grace Studio. They will have music, dancing, and activities for children from infant to 3 years old. $8 for one child and adult and $12 for two. Move with Grace Studio 469 [...]
Presidents Week February Winter Camp
by Karen on 1/30/09 | 1 Comment(s)
So winter break is coming upon us (Feb. 16-20) and some of us are just starting to think about what our kids can do when not at school. Others of you have already enrolled, paid and are set! (Super Brownie Points for you!). Here are some recommended winter camp options for Brooklyn parents: Young Players [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 1/28/09 | 6 Comment(s)
PARK SLOPE: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND 529 PROGRAMS Wednesday, January 28, 2009: 7:30pm Deena Maerowitz is going to speak on The College Admissions Process. I hear she is excellent and our own expert school consultant at A Child Grows, Joyce Szuflita, recommends this talk. Deena is going to talk about: what goes on inside the admissions [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 1/21/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Did you know that Care Bears on Fire, one of the hot teen bands from Brooklyn is performing with Rachel Trachtenberg this weekend? That promises to be a hot pairing! If you aren’t into that, how about celebrating the Chinese New Year with buying some beautiful peach blossoms or making some dragons or rolling rice [...]
Obama Inauguration and MLK Day Events
by Karen on 1/15/09 | 0 Comment(s)
What an incredible, memorable couple of days we have coming up. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on Monday, January 19th and that takes on great significance as we inaugurate our first African-American president on Tuesday, January 20th. This is an amazing opportunity to engage our children in the inauguration. Here are some events to [...]
Inauguration Day Family Party!
by Karen on 1/10/09 | 0 Comment(s)
OBAMATHON! Inauguration Day party for families! NY City Explorers is bringing DC to Brooklyn! Come to NY City Explorers on Inauguration Day to enjoy Obama-themed crafts, fun play, and video coverage of Inauguration Day in DC. There will be activities for children of all ages and trivia contests for the adults. $10 per family for [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 1/07/09 | 0 Comment(s)
SOHO: MIDWIFE’S NEW BOOK Thursday, January 8: 7 pm If you saw the Ricki Lake produced film, “The Business of Being Born”, then you know who Cara Muhlhahn is. She was the certified nurse-midwife featured in the documentary. Now, she has written a book: “Labor of Love: A Midwife’s Memoir,” (Kaplan Publishing). Muhlhahn will be [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 12/24/08 | 0 Comment(s)
PARK SLOPE: PUPPET SHOWS Various dates Favorite puppet place in Brooklyn, Puppetworks, has hand-carved marionettes and plays based on children’s literature and fairytales. Now playing in Brooklyn is both Jack and the Beanstock and The Nutcracker Sweets. The Nutcracker is runing on Dec. 27, 28 and Jan. 3 and 4. All showtimes are at 12:30 [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks…..
by Karen on 12/19/08 | 0 Comment(s)
have been postponed until later today or tonight. I am whooped from my other job * not blogging, and since that’s how I make a living, I have to bow to that! Stay tuned!
A Child Grows Event Picks Additions
by Karen on 12/11/08 | 0 Comment(s)
MANHATTAN: AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OPENS ITS FIRST ICE RINK Various Hours OH MY GOSH- I can’t wait to go- it sounds spectacular. Sign me up (not this weekend though when it will be overly crowded- but in the coming weeks) The Museum’s new Polar Rink, made from synthetic ice, is located on the [...]
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 12/10/08 | 0 Comment(s)
PROSPECT HEIGHTS: FREE ART DEMO CLASSES Thursday, December 11th: 10:30-11am Saturday, December 13th: 3-3:45pm Personally, I have been interested in trying one of Private Picassos for awhile. I saw one of them going on at Still Hip in Clinton Hill and the kids were having so much fun, I asked what the class was. Plus, [...]
Winner for Baby Loves Disco
by Karen on 12/05/08 | 2 Comment(s)
Amy B won the 4 tix to Baby Loves Disco. You lucky girl! Have a blast Amy- and thank you all for your submissions. I love hearing what classes you all liked for your children. If you want to read what classes people like best, click here and then scroll down to the comments.
