Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Looking for activities with the kids? We've done the research for you.
1. IrishFest Where/When: Tanglewood Farm, 171 Tanglewood Farm Drive, Canton. 10 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Why Go: You can rub a live rabbit's foot. Or you can stroll through the pasture looking for a four-leaf clover. Pricing: $10 per person. 2. Members Only Observatory Night Where/When: Tellus Science Museum, Interstate 75, Exit 293, Cartersville. 6 p.m. Friday. Why Go: You'll have the museum to yourself. (The event will be canceled in the event of cloudy weather. Call 770-606-5700, ext. 420, for weather updates.) Pricing: Free. 3. Fish and "Catch a Memory" Where/When: Cagle's Farm House, 150 Stringer Road, Hickory Flat. 3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Why Go: Join your children as they dig one free cup of worms from …
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Here are five activities for you and your family to enjoy in the week ahead.
1. Event: Woodstock Market and Show When/Where: This event is March 4 through March 6 at the old Wal-Mart shopping center on the corner of State Route 92 and Canton Road in Woodstock. Why Go: This is an outdoor market and antique show with vintage items, antiques, plants, produce, and one-of-a-kind treasures the whole family will enjoy strolling through. Pricing: Admission is free. 2. Event: Tour To The Top Of The Clock When/Where: March 5 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Downtown Rome. Take I-75 Exit 290 (GA 20) west for 2.3 miles. Bear right on a ramp to U.S. 41. Follow signs to Rome for the next 21.8 miles, finally merging into U. S. 27 (the Martha Berry Highway). Travel a mile to Broad Street. Turn left and make another left on 5th Ave. Clock …
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Here are several ideas to keep the kids up and active the rest of the winter break.
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- Jenny Howard
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
It’s Wednesday morning. The kids are out of school. What have you done this week? If you are home going stir crazy, get out and do something fun with the kids. They are only young for a short time. Take advantage of this week's break and make memories with your children. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK Where/When: Hobgood Park, 6688 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock, 8 a.m. Saturday. Why Go: Raise money for charitable causes chosen by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office(Guns) and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (Hoses). Pricing: $20 advance registration, $25 on race day. Registration is available online at www.active.com, but a $3.25 convenience fee will be applied. Where/When: Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency, today through Friday. …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
With winter break coming up, we've got a few ideas to keep the little ones occupied.
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- Jessie Gable
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Event: Little Hooves, Big Hearts Where/When: Tanglewood Farms, 171 Tanglewood Dr. Exhibit runs until Feb. 28. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: You'll get to pet and learn about miniature farm animals. Pricing: Bring a can of soup or mittens for the needy and entrance is $10. Event: Night Hike Where/When: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA / 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 Why Go? A warm campfire and marshmallows await you at the end of the hike. Pricing: $10 non-members, $7 members Event: Winter Art and Clay Camp When/Where: Earth, Paint and Fire (1025 Rose Creek Dr. Woodstock) Feb. 22-24 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Why Go: You won't have to pay …
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Here are five activities for parents and kids this weekend.
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- Jessie Gable
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Event: 35 Things to Know to Raise Active Kids When/Where: Feb. 5, noon, Foxtale Book Shoppe Why go: The authors of the book 35 Things to Know to Raise Active Kids, Dr. Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor, will be discussing the book and ways to get kids up and active. Pricing: Free Event: Wednesday nights are Avery school spirit night at Subway. When/Where: Subway Resturants Why go: Get a healthy meal with your family, tell them you're with the school and a portion of the proceeds will go to Avery Elementary. Pricing: Cost of the meal Event: Souper Bowl of Caring at Creekland Middle School When/Where: Now through Feb. 14, students at Creekland Middle School will be collecting canned soup, jelly, and peanut butter for charity. Why go: Turn a quick…
