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Children’s Science Center coming to Northern VA

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

By JillAnderson

Northern Virginia will soon have a Children’s Science Center; an interactive Children’s museum focused on making science and math cool again.

Wouldn't it be Great if this was in Northern Virginia??

Wouldn't it be Great if this was in Northern Virginia??


Their Vision: In an era when industry experts warn that the U.S. education system is failing to provide the math and science skills necessary for kids to compete in the 21st century workforce, Children’s Science Center is committed to growing future scientists and engineers to ensure the continued prosperity of the high-tech industry not only in the Washington D.C. area but the entire nation.

At this time they are working on a securing a physical location and have been bringing the “Museum Without Walls‘ program to local events. We saw them last weekend at the Frostival Event.

How can you help make this a reality?

Volunteer

  • Become a Community Ambassador – organize “spread the word” events within your network of friends/schools/organization/churches/Mom’s groups/etc…
  • Help staff the booths at local events where they promote the “museum without walls” program.
  • Are you a Marketing Communication Wiz? They need volunteers to write Press Releases &/or other marketing materials.
  • Do you have experience with Grant writing? They could use your talents now!
  • Volunteer your Webmaster skills
  • Sign up to be their volunteer coordinator

    To get involved, just send an email Volunteers@TheChildrensScienceCenter.org

    Visit their website at www.TheChildrensScienceCenter.org to learn more. Be sure to sign up to receive their weekly newsletter while you’re there.

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Family Fun for New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

By JillAnderson

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family check out these special events.

The City of Falls Church Annual Watch Night:
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7 pm – midnight

Free Fun for the whole family
Watch Night will feature entertainment for all ages including a dragon obstacle course, Velcro wall, karaoke, face painting, dance lessons, a countdown, five live bands with all kinds of music and more.

WalkArlington is sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Stroll through Gulf Branch Nature Center and then ending up at a campfire with edible noisemakers.
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When: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road, Arlington
Who: Families
Fee: $5.00 due upon registration

Explore the park as the last night of the year settles in. Then ring out the old with edible noisemakers and bring in the new by tossing your resolutions into a “wishing campfire.” Bundle up and bring a flashlight.

Registration required. Register children and adults; children must register with an accompanying adult. Register online or call 703-228-4747 and reference Program # 623505-A.

It’s going to be very cold on Thursday night so bundle up if you plan to attend the outdoor events.

Sign your kids up for Parents’ Night Out at Pump It Up in Manassas while you and your spouse enjoy a quiet dinner for two.

Let your kids enjoy a bouncing, laughing, sliding ecstatic extravaganza from 6-9 pm!

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They’ll count down the New Year’s with tons of fun in their huge arenas filled with gigantically fun inflatables. The festivities continue in a brightly, decorated party room with pizza, crafts and games. So, jump on over to Pump It Up for this special night of fun. Registration Required $30.

Take a drive out to Bull Run Park to see the Festival of Lights.
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This festive display of lights features penguins, snowmen, deer, candy canes and Santa. $20 per car. The park will be open on New Year’s Eve from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm.

My family? We’ll be spending New Year’s Eve enjoying an early dinner celebration at McCormick & Schmick’s in McLean. We’re going to skip the babysitter and just take a DVD player along to keep our kiddo entertained.

Here’s wishing all of you a happy & prosperous New Year!

Oh, and don’t forget to check out the Frostival Event this weekend (Jan 1-3) being held at the Dulles Expo Center. Discount Tickets are available online through Dec 31st.

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Winter Festival Jan 1st-3rd

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

By JillAnderson

Tired of being cooped up inside with the kids? Are you looking for something fun to do that’s not at your house?

Look no further.

Next weekend (Jan 1-3) Celebrate Fairfax is hosting their 1st Annual Frostival Event at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly.

Frostival

This Winter-themed event is targeted to elementary and pre-k aged kids and includes interactive rides, games, puppets, story-telling, winter-themed crafts, science exhibits and vendors.

The Entertainment Schedule includes popular Rocknoceros, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Blue Sky Puppet Theater as well as kids’ karaoke and ballet.
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Advance Tickets (through 12/31) are $10 for Kids (ages 2-12) and $4 for Adults (13+). No charge for kids under two years of age.

Tickets purchased at the door are $12 for Kids and $5 for Adults.

In addition, they’re hosting a “Coats & Cans” Drive to provide food and gently used coats to those most in need in our communities.

For every one coat or two canned food items donated, donors will receive one entry into a raffle for a chance to win four ski lift passes and a three day / two night stay at Massanutten.

Buy your tickets TODAY – www.frostival.com/tickets and start looking forward to getting the kids out of the house!

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Lake Barcroft 2009 Photo Contest Winners

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

By JillAnderson

Below are the Remarkable Winning Photos from this year’s Lake Barcroft Photo Contest.

Honorable Mention photos for each category will be posted in a separate post soon.

Photo Judge: Tom Donlan

Winners by category:

People: Chrissy McManus for the Boy in the Blooming Cherry Tree.

Copyright 2009 Chrissy McManus All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2009 Chrissy McManus All Rights Reserved

Nature: Betsy Washington for Rocks in the Ice.

Copyright 2009 Betsy Washington All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2009 Betsy Washington All Rights Reserved



Water: Joann Dale for her Sunrise Reflected in the Lake.

Copyright 2009 Joann Dale All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2009 Joann Dale All Rights Reserved


Cade F. (last name removed – please reference your newsletter), age 17, receives the Youth Prize for his picture of the Very Strange Insect.
Copyright 2009 Cade F. All Rights Reserved

Copyright 2009 Cade F. All Rights Reserved

Congratulations to our Winners!

Who will be Next Year’s Winner? It could be YOU! Deadline for submissions will be sometime in mid-October. Reminders will be sent out as it gets closer.

A big thank you to Tom Donlan for his work on being the Judge and for Joel Gregorio for accepting all of the of the photo submissions! Thanks guys. We all appreciate it.

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Figure Skating Holiday Show at Kettler Capitals Iceplex

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

By JillAnderson

If you can make it out of your driveway tomorrow (Sunday, 12/20) consider heading over to Ballston Mall for the Kettler Holiday Ice Skating Show.

Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia

Figure Skaters (with Guest appearance from Santa & Mrs Claus) will entertain you from 3:30-6:00 pm on Sunday, December 20 and it’s FREE.

And, you can even pick up a few last minute Christmas presents at the Ballston Mall while you’re there.

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National Children’s Museum Weekend Events in December

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

By JillAnderson

The National Children’s Museum at the Washington Harbor is hosting the following terrific events every weekend through the month of December:

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Saturday Events:
‘Tis the Season – 11 am – 4 pm – Celebrate the coming of winter and the many special holidays during this time of year. Join us every Saturday to participate in a variety of holiday arts and crafts, which will include assorted decoration and card making. Activities will vary each week and some may be repeated.

Cryogenics Science Show – 1:15 pm & again at 3:15 pm (for 30 minutes)- Can’t get enough ICE!? Come to the COOLEST show on earth! Explore really cold temperatures in a 30-minute demonstration that’s thrilling, surprising, and proves that science is really cool! Learn about the properties of dry ice and liquid nitrogen, and watch as these super-cold substances transform everyday objects in ways you couldn’t imagine. See a color changing rainbow of dry ice, boiling liquid nitrogen, and watch as we hammer a nail with a banana? 

This program is sure to enhance your experience at Gaylord National’s ICE! attraction – a winter wonderland created entirely from two million pounds of ice – presented from November 19, 2009 through January 10, 2010.

This free event will take place in the Gaylord National Resort Atrium, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD, 20745.

Sunday Event:
Gingerbread House Making Workshop – 11:30 am & again at 1:30 pm (for one hour) -Put on your chef hat and prepare to lick your fingers! Join the National Children’s Museum at Gaylord National Resort where you can make your very own gingerbread house and take it home with you.

Transform pieces of golden gingerbread, creamy icing, and colorful candies into a magical, holiday cottage. Have a delicious time with the whole family while making a mess in someone else’s kitchen!
 
The workshop costs $25 for hotel guests and $30 for general participation.  A portion of the proceeds benefit the National Children’s Museum. Space is limited to 25 families per session. There is no preregistration for the workshop. Ginger bread kits may contain peanuts, nuts, milk, and egg. The workshop takes place at Gaylord National Resort, Belvedere Lobby Bar, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD 20745.

Thanks for the tip, Shaun.

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Giftmania: Art Gift-Making Workshop for Children

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

By JillAnderson

Giftmania is back by popular demand: the Arlington Art Center’s annual art-gift making workshop for kids.

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Saturday, December 12 – Ages 4-6 and 7-9

Young artists can take just one workshop or they can stay for two consecutive workshops (a supervised break will be provided—just pack a lunch!).

They’re keeping each project a BIG secret since the goal of each workshop will ultimately be aimed for students to make and finish unique gifts for someone special (if you’re lucky, maybe you).

Students will make creative wrappings to keep their gift hidden until it is time to open them.

The workshops will include printmaking, 2-D collage, 3-D collage and fabric arts. Don’t ask for details, it’s a surprise!


Grades K-2:

  • Printmaking 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Supervised Break 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • 3-D Collage 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Grades 3-5:

  • 2-D Collage 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Supervised Break 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Fabric Arts 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration is required. Each session costs $40. There is no charge for the supervised break for children that are enrolled in both the morning and afternoon classes.

Call 703 248-6800 Today or Fax the registration form today to reserve your child(ren)’s spot.

Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22201
t: 703.248.6800 f: 703.248.6849
www.arlingtonartscenter.org

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Holiday Sing-A-Long at Wolftrap 12/6 at 4pm

Friday, December 4th, 2009

By JillAnderson

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Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Wolf Trap’s 2009 Holiday Sing-A-Long! This annual musical celebration hosts a performance by the United States Marine Band and a Sing-A-Long of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs with choir and vocal groups from the metropolitan Washington area.

Sunday, December 6th at 4 pm

Wolf Trap will be participating in Toys for Tots by collecting new, unwrapped toys at the entrance to the Filene Center before the Sing-A-Long. Donations are strictly voluntary and not a requirement. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Parking is free but limited so please plan on arriving early.

Bring a candle and join the tradition of exiting the Filene Center with a candlelight processional during the last verse of “Silent Night.” There will also be a ‘Jing-A-Long’ during the singing of Jingle Bells so remember to bring a candle, a bell, and a new, unwrapped toy!

Get into the holiday spirit at Wolf Trap!

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ICE! at the Gaylord Resort

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

By JillAnderson

I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving (my very favorite holiday) Dinner with my family and my in-laws but I can’t help but find myself even more excited for Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

You see, we have tickets to go to ICE! – Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort.

The Ice Slide at ICE!

The Ice Slide at ICE!

Visitors step inside a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice weighing 1.5 MILLION POUNDS hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans and kept at a chilling nine degrees Fahrenheit.

ICE! will feature ten different, larger-than-life scenes, including:

  • Victorian-style winter forest featuring a horse and sleigh
  • South Pole igloo with dancing penguins
  • A Christmas Castle featuring thrilling, two-story-tall ice slides
  • Santa¹s Toyland, featuring the bearded-one himself created in ice
  • And, a breathtaking, life-sized Nativity scene with a 25-foot ice angel

ICE! will be on display from November 19, 2009 through January 10, 2010. You can order your tickets at www.christmasonthepotomac.com or by calling call (877) 352-3629.

We’ll look for you!

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What are you willing to pay to protect our kids’ education?

Monday, November 16th, 2009

By JillAnderson

A very important FCSB budget discussion focusing on the JEB Stuart school pyramid will be taking place tomorrow night (Nov 17th) at JEB Stuart High School Theater at 7:45 pm. Kaye Kory will be presenting on the FY2011 Budget and addressing parents’ concerns on the projected $162M deficit.

My friend, Ellie blogged in Around Annandale about a community meeting that occurred last Saturday at the George Mason Library regarding the Fairfax County Budget deficit of $315.6M and the impact to our school budgets. In her summary she states that most citizens attending were in favor of supporting a real estate tax rate increase to thwart the proposed budget cuts to our area schools.

I hope that our county officials will take into consideration the purpose of schools (read an excellent blog posting by Seth Godin – “What are schools for” when making their final cuts to the school budget.

Traci Cooke, President of the Sleepy Hollow Elementary School PTA also wrote a great post on the SHESPTA website about the importance of attending this meeting. You can read her version here – http://www.shespta.org/budget-info-fy2011

Please plan to attend this important meeting regarding the Fairfax County Budget and the proposed impacts to the Fairfax County School Board Budget.

It’s your tax dollars. What are YOU willing to pay to protect our Kids’ Education and our Future?

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