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May 16, 2013
News & Events
- Family fun for everyone!
- BioBlitz 2013 at Jean Lafitte National Park
- Mind Explorers Book Club
- Word Play at the Louisiana Children's Museum
- Dig Into Reading
- Nikki's Free Little Library
- Summer Camps in the Greater New Orleans Area
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Everyone Loves a Good Story
- Mommy and Me Mornings!
- Wee Hands
- Work-from-Home Business Directory
- Story Time at Magic Box Toys
- Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys
Family fun for everyone!
Reading is quite the theme here today, with introductions to the Mind Explorers Book Club, Word Play at the LCM, Dig Into Reading summer reading program at all public libraries, and a follow up to ...
BioBlitz 2013 at Jean Lafitte National Park
May 17 - 18, 2013 ~ Free Family Fun!
BioBlitz is two days of free family fun, nature, and science. It's scientist-led inventory teams heading out on foot and by boat to explore the Barataria Preserve in Marrero to discover, map, and count as many plant and animals species as possible. BioBlitz also offfers a free Biodiversity Festival both days 9:00 a ...
Mind Explorers Book Club
For kids 6 - 8 years old ~ reading fun!
Mind Explorers Blook Club had it's first meeting in February 2013 with six attendees. In two weeks, that number grew to 15 and they've been going strong ever since with a group of dedicated kids and parents that meet once ...
Word Play at the Louisiana Children's Museum
Early literacy program for 5 year olds
Dig Into Reading
Summer Reading Program at the Library
Each parish offers kids the chance to win prizes for reading plus the libraries host great programs from the Wetlands Express, Bugmobile, Red Ball Express, special music performances from Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra musicians, and more!
East Bank Regional Library will host their kick off party on June 1 with the Zoomobile from 10:00 - 11:00 am. The New Orleans Main library will have an Egyptian themed ...
Nikki's Free Little Library
How things turned out for her Book Swap and Donation Party
Her goal was to help stock all of the "Litle Free Libraries" around the city, including her own, located in her front yard on Louisiana Avenue.
I followed up with Nikki and her mom to see how things ...
Summer Camps in the Greater New Orleans Area
Summer is almost here so it's time to start thinking about camp!
Over 35 camps are listed in our Summer Camp Directory for you to get ideas on what is available in the city. Check back often, as we are updating frequently with more camps.
You can find a camp for one day, one week, two weeks, or for the whole summer. Plus, so many camps really cater to a child's specific interest, whether it be dance, sports ...
Thursday, May 16 through Saturday, May 18 - 60th Annual Symphony Book Fair
Where:Delgado Community College`s Student Life Center. (Entrance at Navarre Ave.)When: Thursday and Friday, May 16 – 17, 9 AM – 8 PM Saturday, May 18, 9 AM – 4 PMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up.Cost: Free, except on Thursday, $10.00 admission on Thursday onlyFor more info:For more information, call 504.671.5000 or 504.861.2004.
Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - 7th Annual Bayou Boogaloo
Where: along the banks of historic and beautiful Bayou St. JohnWhen: n/aWho: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: xFor more info: www.thebayouboogaloo.com; https://www.facebook.com/BayouBoogaloo
Friday, May 17 - Sno Dat Snowballs on the Lake
Where: Bonnabel Park, 1599 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Moms and kids!How: RSVP via EventBrite.Cost: FreeFor more info: Click here.
Saturday, May 18 - Crescent City Farmers Market with Kid Chef Eliana
Where: Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., at GirodWhen: n/aWho: Great family outing! And get the shopping done too!How: Just show up!Cost: Free to show up! The fruit, veggies and other goodies will cost you!For more info: Click here; 504-861-4488
Saturday, May 18 - NOMA's Studio KIDS!
Where: New Orleans Museum of ArtWhen: Ages 5-8: 12-2 p.m.; Ages 9-12: 2:30-4:30 p.m.Who:Kids ages 5 - 12 & ages 9 - 12.How: Call to register.Cost: Cost: $25 for NOMA members, $30 for non-members.For more info: Call 504-658-4128 or email education@noma.org to register or for more information.
Sunday, May 19 - Children's Irish Culture at the Irish House
Where: The Irish House, 1432 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)595-6755When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Kids of all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: cate@theirishhouseneworleans.com
Monday, May 20 - WeeHands Part 2: Signing at Play begins Monday May 20 at ZukaBaby!
Where: Zuka BabyWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (4 classes, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10)Who: 6 months old - 6 years (ZukaBaby owner, Erin, told me her daughter who is 5 took the class and loved it!)How:Registration strongly encouraged by calling 504-596-6540.Cost: $100 for the 4 class sessionFor more info: 504-596-6540
Thursday, May 16 - Cloth 101 at ZukaBaby
Where: ZukaBaby, 2124 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Everyone!How: Registration is required - space is limited! Reserve your spot by calling 504-596-6540 or emailing erin@zukababy.comCost: $20 - you may bring up to two family members. You will receive a $20 coupon off of a purchase of $100 for attending.For more info: www.zukababy.com, 504-596-6540; erin@zukababy.com
Friday, May 17 - Friday Night Music Camp
Where: The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., New Orleans, 70130, between St. Charles Ave. and Carondelet St.When: n/aWho: Everyone - family friendly event!How: Just show up. See below for details.Cost: Free for all Kids and Members! $5 for non-member adultsFor more info: 504.569.2700; www.3ringcircusproductions.org
Friday, May 17 - Friday Nights at Noma: Movies in the Garden, "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Where: The Syndey and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden next to the New Orleans Museum of ArtWhen: Activities start at 5PM; Movie starts at 8PM.Who: Everyone is welcome. The movie is rated PG 13 with a running time of 91 minutes.How: Purchase tickets. Due to the sculptures & the architecture, no outside food or beverages permitted. Multiple food vendors available for refreshments. No bug candles with an open flame allowed. No pets allowed. Please bring a blanket or folding chair for seating and another blanket in case it gets chilly!Cost:Admission: $6 for adults, $3 for NOMA/NOFS Members (Members are allotted 4 tickets at the discounted rate) & children, 7 to 17. Guests who purchase admission to the museum will also have access to the Sculpture Garden and activities. Children 6 and under are free. No refunds or exchanges.For more info: NOMA members can call (504) 658-4130 to obtain a new card, retrieve their member #, or renew their membership.
Friday, May 17 through Monday, May 20 - Wetlands Walk at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
Where: 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero (near Crown Point)When: 10:00 AMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: FreeFor more info: 689.3690 ext 10 or; www.nps.gov/jela
Friday, May 17 - NOLA New Mom Bootcamp
Where: Clearview Room at Clearview MallWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Moms!How: Register online. Limited seating.Cost: FreeFor more info: http://nolanewmombootcamp-es2img005.eventbrite.com/?rank=3
Saturday, May 18 - Music For All Ages at Perserverance Park
Where: Perseverance Park, in Armstrong ParkWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Kids of all ages, kids are encouraged to bring their own instruments!How: Just show up!!Cost: Free!For more info: 504.589.4841 or www.nps.gov/jazz
Saturday, May 18 - Rivertown Science Museum
Where: 2020 Fourth St., Rivertown, Kenner, Louisiana, 70062When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Open these hours on Saturdays. Tues-Fri Appointment only, 10+ people)Who: Everyone!How: Purchse tickets. 1 tickets earns admission to both the Science Museum and the Space Station.Cost:$5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 childrenFor more info: 504-468-7231
Saturday, May 18 - Movies in the Park in Kenner
Where:Rivertown Heritage Park, 2020 Fourth St., KennerWhen: 8:00 PMWho: Everyone welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info:(504) 468-7211, www.kenner.la.us
Tuesday, May 21 through Wednesday, May 22 - Mommy and Me Mornings!
Where: Palm Tree Playground, 3011 North Interstate 10 Service Rd E, Metairie, LA 70002When: n/aWho: Moms and childrenHow: Pay admission fee for child upon arrival.Cost: All children cost $5.00For more info: (504) 828-8164
Tuesday, May 21 - Snuggles and Struggles New Parent Group
Where: Uptown Parenting Center, 938 Calhoun St.When: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Parents of newborns to babies 6 months of ageHow: Just show up with baby!! Free and open to the public!Cost: Free and open to the publicFor more info: 504-896.9591
Wednesday, May 22 - Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just show upCost: FreeFor more info: www.noma.org
Saturday, May 18 - JCC Sock Hop
Where: Jewish Community Center, Uptown, 5342 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PMWho: Kids ages 11-13How: A birth certificate or any other document showing child's birthdate. If you'd like, the JCC will make a picture ID that states child's name and birthdate for a charge of $5 the night of the danceCost: $8 members, $11 non-members, $13 non-members at the doorFor more info: 504.897.0143 or www.nojcc.org
Friday, May 24 - Putt Putt at City Park - Grand Opening!
Where:City Putt, 8 Victory Drive, New Orleans, LA 70119When: City Putt's regular hours of operation will be Tuesday - Wednesday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Thursday - Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11 AM - 9 PM.Who: Everyone!How: Pay admission.Cost: General admission for a single round of 18 holes is $8 for adults (ages 13 and over) and $6 for children (ages 4 - 12). Children 3 and under play for free. Friends of City Park Members receive $2.00 OFF a single round of 18 holes per person outlined in your Friends of City Park membership level here. Valid Friends of City Park membership card and ID required.
Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26 - The 40th Annual Greek Festival New Orleans!
Where: 1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard • New Orleans, LouisianaWhen: Friday, May 24 — 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Saturday, May 25 — 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday, May 26 — 11:00 AM to 9:00 PMWho: Everyone - it's family friendly!How: Purchase tickets.Cost: Entrance $5 • Children Under 12 FreeFor more info: Click here for the website.
Friday, May 24 through Saturday, May 25 - The Muppet Movie at The Prytania Theater
Where: Prytania TheatreWhen: 9:30 AMWho: Kids and their familiesHow: Tickets are available at the box office or online at www.ThePrytania.comCost: $5.75 per ticketFor more info: www.ThePrytania.com
Saturday, May 25 - Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park
Where: Palmer Park, S. Carrollton and S. Claiborne Aves in UptownWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Upcoming markets: Saturday and Sunday November 24th and 25th Saturday and Sunday December 15th and 16th)Who: Everyone, family friendlyHow: Just show up!Cost: Free and open to the publicFor more info: x
Saturday, May 25 - Tell Me A Story at the LCM
Where: Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., New Orleans, La. 70130When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Kids and their familiesHow: Pay admission.Cost: $8 per personFor more info: www.lcm.org; 504-266-2417
Saturday, May 25 - Movies in the Park in Kenner
Where:Rivertown Heritage Park, 2020 Fourth St., KennerWhen: 8:00 PM (At 5:00 PM there will be a classic car show)Who: Everyone welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info:(504) 468-7211, www.kenner.la.us
Sunday, May 26 - Movies in the Park in Kenner
Where:Rivertown Heritage Park, 2020 Fourth St., KennerWhen: 8:00 PMWho: Everyone welcomeHow: Just show up!Cost: Free!For more info:(504) 468-7211, www.kenner.la.us
Everyone Loves a Good Story
Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. ~ Emilie Buchwald
Public library storytimes welcome young children up to 5 years of age with their parent/caregiver.
You may want to check one of these websites for a specific branch you'd like to visit.
For storytimes and activities, go to www.nutrias.org or www.jefferson.lib.la.us/calendar.htm
FYI, Latter Library has a new, evening storytime on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, at 6PM!!
Mommy and Me Mornings!
at Palm Tree Playground
This group is for moms with children five-years-old and younger. As the group grows, we will segment it into different ages, but for now all moms and kids are welcome to participate on the same morning. Our group will meet in the cafe area and will be treated to coffee while discussing all of the perks and challenges of motherhood.
We will host local speakers to discuss a wide range of topics and give mini-classes including: baby ...
Wee Hands
Sign language for babies!
Work-from-Home Business Directory
Earn extra money!
Our new WORK FROM HOME DIRECTORY lists legitimate businesses run by successful moms and dads who are making money and having a great time doing it!
All of these individuals want YOU to be a part of their business and are willing to show you the way ...
Story Time at Magic Box Toys
Weekly story time every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Starting February 27th, Magic Box Toys will host a weekly story time every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Story time is aimed at the 18 month - 3 year old crowd but all are welcome! It will last until 10:30 or longer depending on the kid's attention spans. Since this is a brand new event at the store, they'll be playing it by ear initially to see what works best.
Everyone at Magic Box Toys loves books ...
Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys
Time for a game or craft after school!
Starting Feb 27th, kids can enjoy a cool craft and/or fun game day every other Wednesday at the store from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The staff at Magic Box Toys is so excited to meet your kids and play!
Wacky Wednesdays at Magic Box Toys are free!
All you need to do is email your RSVP to magicboxtoys@gmail ...
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