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FREE Books for Kids + Snacks, Crafts and Storytelling

Filed under Freebies, June 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 22, 2013 at 1:06 pm {no comments}

Little girl reading a book Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Location: Clearwater Academy
Cost: FREE and open to the public
Info: (727) 441-4444

What’s Doing?
Community Learning Center will be hosting this fun family event where they will distribute hundreds of gently used books (donated by families and organizations) to local children in order to encourage them to read. At this FREE Books for Kids event, there will also be snacks, crafts and theatrical storytelling to entertain the children. Every child may choose up to five books to take home.

Address:
Clearwater Academy
801 Drew Street North
Clearwater, FL 33755

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Thanks to Kristen H., Director of Development at Community Learning Center, for sending this information!

Take a Grand Opening Tour of the New Highland Recreation Center

Filed under June 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 22, 2013 at 9:26 am {no comments}

Highland Recreation Center Grand Opening Flyer Time: 12-5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013
Location: Highland Recreation Complex
Cost: FREE; Refreshments will be available for purchase
Info: (727) 518-6720 or (727) 518-3016; City of Largo Website

What’s Doing?
The community is invited to tour the brand new 4,000-square-foot facility, which features:
— PlayWorld (a 3-story indoor playground)
— ExerPlay (an indoor active gaming room)
— Indoor walking track
— Double gymnasium
— Fitness room
— Party rooms
… and more!

The facility will officially open on Monday, June 3, 2013 with classes and programs to begin on June 10.

Address:
Highland Recreation Complex
400 Highland Avenue
Largo, FL 33770

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Shhh! It’s a Surprise Birthday Party for the Cow!

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 21, 2013 at 4:49 pm {no comments}

Top Secret Stamp Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Location: Chick-fil-A at Park Place
Cost: Special birthday activities are FREE, you pay only for your food
Info: (727) 525-7171; Chick-fil-A at Park Place Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
Join in the festivities at this surprise Birthday party for the Cow. From 9-11 a.m., enjoy party crafts and entertainment provided by Home Depot, PNC Bank, Michaels and Sam’s Club. Then at 11 a.m., “surprise” the Cow and eat Birthday cake. (No presents, please!)

Address:
Chick-fil-A at Park Place
7020 US Highway 19 North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781

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Thanks to Chelsea L., Marketing Director for Chick-fil-A at Park Place and Chick-fil-A at Feathersound, for sending this event information!

Pinellas Park Kiwanis Club Children’s Fishing Derby

Filed under June 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 21, 2013 at 10:44 am {no comments}

Time: 8 a.m.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013
Location: Freedom Lake Park
Cost: FREE and open to children age 12 and younger
Info: (727) 541-0895; City of Pinellas Park Website

What’s Doing?
Children age 12 and younger are invited for a morning of fishing. Bait will be provided, and there will be FREE food for participants and their families. If you don’t already have one, fishing poles will be available. To make things exciting, prizes will be awarded in several categories.

Address:
Freedom Lake Park
9990 46th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL 33782

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Parents As Teachers Hosts Summer Fun Luau

Filed under June 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 21, 2013 at 9:23 am {no comments}

Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Location: MHC Supported Housing
Cost: FREE, but RSVP is required
Info: Contact Gretel Loyola at (813) 943-4974; Baby Bungalow May-July 2013 Newsletter (PDF) (See page 3)

What’s Doing?
You and your little one can participate in games, music and crafts that promote sensory and motor development. You are asked to bring a towel, and welcome to bring a friend.

Address:
MHC Supported Housing
2905 East Henry Street
Tampa, FL 33610

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You’re Invited to Learning Gate Community School’s Summer Scoop Spectacular

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 21, 2013 at 8:58 am {no comments}

Time: 4-8 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Location: Learning Gate Community School (by the LG cabin)
Cost: $2/cup or cone with toppings
Info: (813) 948-4190; Learning Gate Community School Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
The school will be hosting a frozen yogurt social night, and the public is invited to join in the fun. When I contacted the school, I was told they would also be having their book fair.

Address:
Learning Gate Community School
16215 Hanna Road
Lutz, FL 33549

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Keel & Curley Celebrates the End of Blueberry Season

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 20, 2013 at 4:53 pm {no comments}

Time: 12-10 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Location: Keel & Curley Winery
Cost: FREE admission and parking; U-Pick Blueberries: $4/lb
Info: (813) 752-9100; Keel & Curley Winery Events

What’s Doing?
This will be the LAST DAY for U-Pick blueberries in 2013, and Keel & Curley is celebrating with a bounce house and live country and bluegrass music.

U-Pick Blueberries $4/lb at Keel & Curley in May 2013

Address:
Keel & Curley Winery
5210 Thonotosassa
Plant City, FL 33565

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Rays PLAY 2013: A Hands-on Clinic for Kids

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 20, 2013 at 3:56 pm {no comments}

baseball Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Location: Tropicana Field
Cost: FREE, but registration is required
Info: Register by calling (727) 825-3306; Rays in the Community: PLAY 2013; Rays Website

What’s Doing?
The Rays, the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society, the Taylor Hooton Foundation, and Major League Baseball Charities will present PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) for kids age 7-17 and their parents. This hands-on clinic is designed to educate kids about healthy living, exercise and activity, and the dangers of steroids.

A Rays player will make an appearance during the event, and each participant is automatically registered to win tickets to a Rays game.

Address:
Tropicana Field
1 Tropicana Drive
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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Carrollwood Village to Host Their 10th Annual Kid’s Day at the Village

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 8, 2013 at 9:03 am {no comments}

10th Annual Kid's Day in the Village Flyer Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013
Location: Millennium Garden in Carrollwood Village
Cost: FREE and open to the public; Parking is FREE; Kid-friendly food and drink available at “kid-friendly” prices
Info: (813) 842-7066; Carrollwood Village Website

What’s Doing?
Carrollwood Villages Phases I, II and III HOA will be hosting this FREE event with activities especially for kids, such as:
— Arts and crafts
— Animal encounters
— Games
… and more!

Plus, there will be live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and more. Families are invited to enjoy a picnic in the garden; kid-friendly food and drink will be available for purchase during the event.

Address:
Millennium Garden
4535 West Village Drive
Tampa, FL 33624

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Meet the Madagascar Characters at Westfield Brandon

Filed under May 2013 Events by whatsdo2 on May 7, 2013 at 12:13 pm {no comments}

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Friday, May 10, 2013
Location: Westfield Brandon
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 661-6255; Westfield Brandon Facebook Page

What’s Doing?
This is a special meet-and-greet with the Madagascar characters from Busch Gardens’ new show Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation. The characters will be available between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; however, please keep in mind that they will take 30-minute breaks every 30 minutes, and space is limited.

Learn more about the new Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation live musical show at Busch Gardens and watch a clip from the movie. There will also be a chance to meet the characters and take photos with them as part of each scheduled performance in the Stanleyville Theater at Busch Gardens Tampa. The show will extend beyond the theater during its première weekend — May 18 & 19 — with dancing and DJs in Stanleyville, Gwazi and Cheetah Hunt plazas.

Address:
Westfield Brandon
459 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511

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