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Cypress Woods Elementary Annual Family Fun Night

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 26, 2013 at 10:40 am {no comments}

Time: 5-9 p.m.
Date: Friday, April 5, 2013
Location: Cypress Woods Elementary
Cost: Wristbands will be available for purchase for $15 at the door (100% of proceeds filter back into the classrooms at Cypress Woods Elementary); You can pre-order wristbands for a discounted price of $10 by e-mailing Dee at deecwepta@yahoo.com (She can e-mail you an order form, which would have to be returned back to her no later than April 3, 2013)
Info: (727) 538-7325

What’s Doing?
Cypress Woods PTA will be hosting their annual Family Fun Night, open to the public. Bring the family out for an evening of fun with:
— Bounce houses
— Mini golf
— Carnival games
— Rock climbing wall
— Silent auction
— Dunk tank
— Pie baking contest
— Face painting
— Fair hair
— Dj’s
— Knuckleheadz will be performing

Address:
Cypress Woods Elementary School
4900 Cypress Woods Boulevard
Palm Harbor, FL 34685

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Thanks to Dee Nasr, PTA President Cypress Woods Elementary Palm Harbor, for sending us this event information!

2013 Natural Birth & Baby Expo

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 26, 2013 at 10:14 am {no comments}

Natural Birth & Baby Expo Logo Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Location: Largo Cultural Center
Cost: $5/family suggested donation for admission to the Expo
Info: Natural Birth & Baby Expo Web Page

What’s Doing?
This will be a family event with something for everybody — spend a day playing at the Largo Central Park playground, ride on the train, visit vendor booths, dance to music, get your face painted and meet other natural-minded families.

Hosted by Tampa Bay Birth Network, the Expo will feature midwives, doulas, educators, photographers, fitness experts, natural product retailers, chiropractors, family service providers, non-profit educational organizations and more.

Address:
Largo Cultural Center
105 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33771

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Image courtesy of Tampa Bay Birth Network

Get a Jump on Summer Camps at Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine’s Summer Splash 2013

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 26, 2013 at 10:09 am {no comments}

Summer Splash 2013 Postcard Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2013
Location: Glazer Children’s Museum
Cost: $5/person or FREE for Museum members; Pay for parking in the adjacent Poe Parking Garage or at various lots in Downtown Tampa; Food will be available for purchase in the Museum café
Info: Call (813) 949-4400 or e-mail info@tbparenting.com; Summer Splash Web Page

What’s Doing?
This is your chance to meet with representatives of Tampa Bay area summer, day and sleepover camps as you prepare for summer break. More than 75 summer camp booths will be present. Plus, there will be plenty of fun for everyone in the family to enjoy. Highlights of the event include:
— Live entertainment
— Bounce house
— Workshops
— Safety demonstrations
— FREE activities for the kids (interactive games and activities)
— Health and wellness resources
— Giveaways every half-hour

Even Better! The first 150 children will receive a goody bag.

This event is hosted by Tampa Bay Parenting magazine.

Address:
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

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Image courtesy of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

Have Tea with Cinderella and Friends at Glazer Children’s Museum

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 26, 2013 at 10:05 am {no comments}

Glazer Children's Museum Cinderella Tea Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2013
Location: Glazer Children’s Museum (Level 3)
Cost: $20 General Admission, $15 for Museum members (Tickets are required for this event); Pay for parking in the adjacent Poe Parking Garage or at various Downtown Tampa parking lots
Info: (813) 443-FUN1 (3861); Glazer Children’s Museum Website; Purchase Cinderella Tea tickets online

What’s Doing?
Cinderella will be making a special royal visit to Glazer Children’s Museum, in partnership with the Straz Center and Next Generation Ballet, and you’re invited! Join Cinderella, the Prince, her Fairy Godmother, four Fairies and a Jester for tea and finger sandwiches, while dancers mingle with the guests and children learn some basic ballet movements.

Address:
Glazer Children’s Museum
110 West Gasparilla Plaza
Tampa, FL 33602

Image courtesy of Danilo Rizzuti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Image courtesy of Glazer Children’s Museum

Live Q & A: Find Out if Your Student Athlete is at Risk for Sudden Heart Failure

Filed under April 2013 Events, Parent-Focused Events by whatsdo2 on March 26, 2013 at 8:59 am {no comments}

PartnersHub, a company I partner with to bring you some great giveaway opportunities throughout the year, is working with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center on a FREE live Q & A to help families understand the risk factors of sudden heart failure in student athletes.

A small percentage of young athletes are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. I want to stress “small percentage.” However, for those of you who have children sports, this is an opportunity to find out more about this issue and to learn how you as parents can identify potential risk factors.

Did You Know?
If defibrillation is administered within one minute of collapse, the survival rate for sudden heart failure goes up 90 percent. “Timing is key to survival. Waiting even 10 minutes to defibrillate drops the chances of survival to 10 percent,” says John Lynn Jefferies, MD.

Top 5 risk factors for sudden heart failure in student athletes:
1. Family history of sudden death
2. Fainting or family history of fainting
3. Family history of arrhythmias or heart muscle disease
4. Participation in sports (particularly sports that require a burst of activity like basketball, hockey and football)
5. Athlete has gone through puberty (an athlete’s body is stronger at this point and has power during the burst of activity)

Join in the Discussion
This is a FREE, live, on-line Q & A where you can ask questions in real time. It’s a chance to talk to knowledgeable and experienced doctors and get answers right on the spot.

The Q & A will take place April 9, 2013 from 7-8 p.m. EST with Jeffrey Towbin, MD and John Lynn Jefferies, MD.

We would love for as many people as possible to benefit from this.

RSVP Today!

Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Thanks to Mike S. at Parnershub for sending us this information!

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog at Super Saturday Story Time

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 26, 2013 at 8:09 am {2 comments}

*** PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I originally had the wrong date on this event, but the date has now been corrected. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused. ***

Time: 11-11:30 a.m.
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: Barnes & Noble – St. Petersburg-Tyrone
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 384-5200; Barnes & Noble – St. Petersburg-Tyrone Website

What’s Doing?
Bring your child to meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Don’t forget to bring the camera to capture that special hug from Clifford! There will also be stories and a chance to learn kids yoga.

Address:
Barnes & Noble – St Petersburg-Tyrone
2501 Tyrone Boulevard
St Petersburg, FL 33710

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Strawberry Shortcakes and Food Trucks Event at Parksdale Farms

Filed under April 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 25, 2013 at 11:12 am {no comments}

Parksdale Farm Market World Famous Strawberry Shortcake Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2013
Location: Parksdale Farm Market
Cost: Items priced individually; Registration is required
Info: Contact Xiomara Meeks at the Parkesdale Farm Market at (813) 752-0502, or e-mail her at xiomara@parkesdale.com; Parksdale Food Truck Event Web Page; Register for the Parksdale Food Truck Event online

What’s Doing?
Each year from January through April, Parksdale Farm Market serves their World Famous Strawberry Shortcake, and people from all over the world come visit just for a taste of those strawberries. To celebrate the end of another sweet, delicious strawberry season, they have partnered with Rollin’ Zoinks, Maggie on the Move, and Renny’s Oki Doki for a special end-of-season food truck event.

While you’re there, take a picture of the kids on the market’s Strawberry Throne. Pictured: Xiomara Meeks’ daughters, Zoe and Piper.

Even Better! The Market has a Strawberry Throne where visitors can pose for a “berry” special photo op with crowns and roses.

Address:
Parksdale Farm Market
3702 West Baker Street
Plant City, FL 33563

Thanks to Xiomara Meeks from Parkesdale Farm Market for sending us this event information!

Get “Tail Mail” from a Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaid

Filed under Play Date Ideas by whatsdo2 on March 25, 2013 at 10:44 am {no comments}

What’s Doing?
In an effort to encourage literacy, children up to age 17 can practice their penmanship and writing skills by writing a letter to their favorite mermaid (or Prince) at Weeki Wachee. Children can ask anything about the environment they swim in or anything else mermaid related, and they are welcome to include special drawings. The mermaids will be answering all of their “Tail Mail” with an autographed picture of their favorite mermaid. Plus, each letter will be read and a video-taped response will be posted on the Weeki Wachee Springs Facebook fan page, on Twitter @WeekiWacheeSpgs and on their Weeki Wachee Springs YouTube channel.

NOTE: Please do not write to more than one mermaid or Prince.

Click here for a list of Weeki Wachee’s current mermaids and Princes.

Before mailing the letter, be sure that the following information is included:
1. Child’s name
2. Child’s age
3. E-mail address or phone (Just in case they need to contact you)

Please send your child’s letter to:

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Attn: “Tail Mail”
6131 Commercial Way
Weeki Wachee, FL 34606

RELATED LINKS:
1. 2013 Tampa Bay Area Easter Egg Hunts (Weeki Wachee will be hosting an egg hunt on March 30, 2013.)

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Image courtesy of Weeki Wachee Springs

Roller Skate with the Easter Bunny at United Skates

Filed under Easter 2013 Events, March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 23, 2013 at 10:10 pm {no comments}

United Skates Easter Bunny Skate Flyer Time: 12-4 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 29, 2013
Location: United Skates of America
Cost: $5/person (includes regular skate rental)
Info: (813) 876-5826

What’s Doing?
Bring the kids to skate with the Easter bunny on their day off of school.

Address:
United Skates of America
5121 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33603

Image courtesy of United Skates of America, Inc.
Image courtesy of FrameAngel / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

HCC Dale Mabry Campus Hosts 16th Annual International Festival

Filed under March 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on March 23, 2013 at 9:50 pm {no comments}

Time: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Location: Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus (Shade Sails Courtyard)
Cost: FREE and open to the public
Info: (813) 253-7000; HCC Newsroom

What’s Doing?
The event will kick-off with an opening ceremony featuring a grand Parade of Nations flag display. Students will be wearing traditional costumes while showcasing their native flags. The festivities will continue with cultural displays and informational booths that highlight countries around the world. Guests will have the chance to earn trips to the food sampling stations — featuring dishes from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas — by visiting countries to earn event passport stamps. At each country, you may be asked to play a game of skill, answer a quiz about the country, or participate in a traditional craft. The morning will also be student dance performances and music from around the world, played by DJ Richard Scally from WMNF’s The Energy Bar Radio Show.

Address:
Hillsborough Community College – Dale Mabry Campus
4001 West Tampa Bay Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33614

Image courtesy of kraifreedom / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Thanks to WDTB reader Dawn G. for sending us this event information!