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6th Annual Greater Palm Harbor’s International Day

Filed under Jan. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on January 24, 2013 at 10:41 am {no comments}

Family on Earth Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 5-7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Location: Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
Cost: FREE (We’re told that you do not need to be a member to attend)
Info: (727) 787-9622; YMCA of the Suncoast Calendar of Events

What’s Doing?
Experience the celebration and sharing of different cultures while you enjoy delicious food, music and dancing. The event will feature music and informative presentations representing cultures around the world.

Address:
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
1600 16th Street
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

RELATED LINKS:
1. Wiggle, Giggle and Sing With Your Little One at Seminole Community Library
2. “My Little Valentine” Party
3. Check the WDTB calendar to find more family-friendly events happening around Tampa Bay

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Meet Arthur at Barnes & Noble Carrollwood

Filed under Jan. 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on January 20, 2013 at 10:25 am {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.
Date: Friday, January 25, 2013
Location: Barnes & Noble Carrollwood
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 962-6446; Barnes & Noble Carollwood Website

What’s Doing?
Children can meet Arthur during this special story time and photo opportunity event. Remember to bring your camera!

Address:
Barnes & Noble
11802 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618

Arthur plush available for purchase at Amazon.com

3rd Annual Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex Open House & Family Fun Day

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 21, 2012 at 1:46 am {no comments}

This is the event listing in The City of Seminole Summer Program Brochure. Using the links above, you can view this brochure as well as download an event flyer.

Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Location: Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex
Cost: FREE admission; Hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase
Info: (727) 391-8345; Download Open House & Family Fun Day Flyer (.pdf); View City of Seminole Summer Program Brochure (see page 11)

What’s Doing?
There will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy during the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex Family Fun Day. The event will feature:
— Family Aquatic Center
— Touch-a-Truck
— Airbrush tattoos
— Bounce houses
— Crafts
— Millennium Playground
— Wii games
— Teen “Chill” Room
— Video game challenge
— Hot dogs and snacks (available for purchase)

This is also an open house for the recreation complex, so families will have the opportunity to meet the center’s instructors and sign up for classes.

Address:
Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex
9100 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772

Community Back-to-School Bash at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 13, 2012 at 1:54 pm {no comments}

Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Sunday, August 19, 2012
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church (Parking lot)
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 446-6210; Website

What’s Doing?
Trinity Presbyterian Church will host their first community Back-To-School Bash to promote a healthy start to the school year. The party begins immediately following their 10:30 a.m. worship. Festivities will include:
— Grilling out
— Bounce house
— Games
— Live DJ
— Dancing
— K-9 Unit and police car
— Face painting

Address:
Trinity Presbyterian Church
2001 Rainbow Drive
Clearwater, FL 33765

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Dillard’s Back-to-School Kids Day and Model Search

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 7, 2012 at 6:10 am {no comments}

Time: See schedule below
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: Dillard’s Children’s Department
Cost: FREE
Info: Call (813) 653-4436 and ask for the Children’s Department; Facebook Event Page

What’s Doing?
Join Dillard’s for Kids Day, featuring a special character appearance, face painting and a model search. Here’s the schedule:
— 11 a.m.: Storyteller
— 12-3 p.m.: Character appearance

If you are interested in making an appointment for the model search, call (813) 653-4436 and ask for Dillard’s Children’s Department. As I understand it, they will take your name and number and the age of your child, and will call you back later in the week with an appointment. For further clarification of how this event will be handled, please contact the store.

Address:
Dillard’s
Westfield Brandon Mall
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511

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Fun, FREE Kids Activities Bring Families to Learning Express at Hyde Park Village

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events, Crafts for Kids by whatsdo2 on August 7, 2012 at 5:58 am {no comments}

Time: See schedule below
Date: See schedule below
Location: Learning Express Toys at Hyde Park Village
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 250-6200; Website

What’s Doing?
Learning Express Toys in Hyde Park Village is offering a variety of fun activities for children throughout the month. Here’s what families can enjoy in the store in August:
— Friday, August 10, 17, 24 & 31: Finger Painting (10:30-11:30 a.m.): Bring the kids for some finger painting fun and a chance to win a $10 gift card.
— Saturday, August 18: Elmo visits Learning Express! (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Hugs and photos with Elmo at Learning Express. (Check out photos from their July event on their Facebook page.)
— Monday, August 20 & 27: Toddler Story Time (10:30-10:45 a.m.)
— Wednesday, August 22: Essay Contest Tell them about your first day of school for a chance to win a $25 gift card
— Thursday, August 23: Origami Day (4-6 p.m.) Kids can learn to make origami with Shelby.

Address:
Learning Express Toys
Hyde Park Village
800 South Village Circle
Tampa, FL 33606

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“Klutz: Explore the Galaxy” In-Store Learning Event for Kids at Select Barnes & Noble Stores

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 6, 2012 at 8:34 am {no comments}

Time: See schedule below
Date: See schedule below
Location: Select Barnes & Noble stores (see schedule below)
Cost: FREE, but registration is required (B&N Clearwater asks parents to register at customer service; Barnes & Noble Brandon says space is limited and asks parents to sign up in the store; B&N Wiregrass does not indicate that registration is required)
Info: Store phone numbers are listed below with the addresses; B&N Clearwater Website; B&N Brandon Website; B&N Wiregrass Website

What’s Doing?
Children age 4 and up and their parents are invited to the explore the galaxy during the final hands-on learning event of the summer. Kids will design and color stickers for decorating night sky and space-themed scenes. You can catch this special event at three Tampa Bay area locations in August:
— Wednesday, August 8 (11 a.m.): Clearwater
— Wednesday, August 15 (10 a.m.): Brandon Square
— Wednesday August 22 (11 a.m.): The Shops at Wiregrass

Address:
Find a Klutz Explore the Galaxy event in your area.

Barnes & Noble
Clearwater
23654 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1688

Barnes & Noble
Brandon Square
122 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 661-9883

Barnes & Noble
Shops at Wiregrass
28152 Paseo Drive
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 907-7739

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Back-to-School Health Fair for Pasco County Students

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 3, 2012 at 2:46 am {no comments}

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: Morton Plant North Bay Medical Arts Building
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: To register call (727) 940-2804

What’s Doing?
All rising K-12 students of Pasco County Schools are invited to attend this Back-to-School Health Fair at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. The following will be offered for FREE:
— School/sports physicals
— Cardiac screenings (EKG and echo; high school student athletes only)
— General health information
— Fingerprinting by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office
— Dental screenings by the Pasco County Health Department (student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
— Information for obtaining Florida birth certificates (student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
— WIC information (student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

NOTE: All students under the age of 18 must have a signed permission slip or have a parent or guardian present with them to participate in the above events (permission slips will be provided upon
registration). All students 18 and older must bring photo ID.

Address:
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
6633 Forest Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 34652

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Parents as Teachers Summer Scavenger Hunt and Outdoor Fun

Filed under Aug. 2012 Events by whatsdo2 on August 1, 2012 at 1:27 am {no comments}

Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Date: Friday, August 10, 2012
Location: Kate Jackson Community Center at Anderson Park
Cost: FREE, but you must RSVP by August 3.
Info: Theresa Carrasquillo at (813) 435-0420; Download Baby Bungalow’s Aug./Sept. Newsletter (PDF)

What’s Doing?
During this event, children and their parents/caregivers will be exploring colors, textures and more. Light refreshment will be provided. They suggest that you may want to bring extra clothes for your child.

Anderson Park features a playground and water fountain. Kids can run through the fountains to cool off, so you may want to pack a bathing suit, towel and sunscreen as well.

Address:
Kate Jackson Community Center at Anderson Park
821 South Rome Avenue
Tampa, FL 33060

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Pinellas County 2012: FREE School Physicals, Operation Backpack in Tarpon Springs & Be Fit Summer Program

Filed under Freebies by whatsdo2 on July 30, 2012 at 9:18 am {no comments}

For a list of more Back-to-School events and clinics in Pinellas County in 2012, click here. NOTE: People that Love Church & Mission 21st Annual Back-to-School Event (8/8) and the Safety Harbor Neighborhood Center Back-to-School Celebration (8/11) are both for families in need and require you to register by Friday, August 3.

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Back-to-School Clinics
We’ve found two locations offering FREE Back-to-School physicals in Pinellas County, FL. These clinics are available through August 9, and appointments are required for these two clinics.

NOTE: Parent must be present. You must bring a physical form along with shot records.

— Monday-Friday until August 9: Boca Ciega High School Clinic (7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
— Monday-Thursday through August 9: Northeast High School Clinic (7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Address:
Boca Ciega High School Clinic
924 58th Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Call (727) 893-2780, ext. 2199 for an appointment

Northeast High School Clinic
5500 16th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Call (727) 570-3025 for an appointment

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Operation Backpack
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2012
Location: First United Methodist Church
Cost: FREE
Info: Contact Dean @ 937-3271 or e-mail children @fumctarponsprings.org; Website

What’s Doing?
First United Methodist Church is hosting this back-to-school event featuring:
— Back packs and school supplies for elementary and middle school kids (while supplies last)
— FREE physicals
— FREE haircuts
— Games
— Food
— Characters

NOTE: Your child must be present with you at the event to receive a back pack and school supplies.

Address:
First United Methodist Church
501 East Tarpon Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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Be Fit Summer Program
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturdays through August 18, 2012
Location: John Ruth Clarke Health Center
Cost: Call for details
Info: (727) 821-6701

What’s Doing?
Community Health Centers of Pinellas is also offering a “Be Fit Program” for kids age 12-14. The program features games and prizes.

Address:
John Ruth Clarke Health Center
1344 22nd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712

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6th Annual Greater Palm Harbor’s International Day

Meet Arthur at Barnes & Noble Carrollwood

3rd Annual Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex Open House & Family Fun Day

Community Back-to-School Bash at Trinity Presbyterian Church

Dillard’s Back-to-School Kids Day and Model Search

Fun, FREE Kids Activities Bring Families to Learning Express at Hyde Park Village

“Klutz: Explore the Galaxy” In-Store Learning Event for Kids at Select Barnes & Noble Stores

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital Back-to-School Health Fair for Pasco County Students

Pinellas County 2012: FREE School Physicals, Operation Backpack in Tarpon Springs & Be Fit Summer Program

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