Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Fun and Healthy event at Carl Sandburg Elementary
Activities with healthy messages are scheduled for an event at Carl Sandburg Elementary School next week.
The event scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday will focus on ideas for fun and health, an announcement said. It said students who attend Mark Twain and Jefferson elementary schools as well as Carl Sandburg can attend.
The announcement said representatives from Eastern Illinois University, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, the American Cancer Society and others will conduct interactive programs. Included will be how to grow a pizza garden, staying safe in the sun and ideas for getting picky eaters to enjoy nutritious foods. There will also be prizes awarded.
The announcement also said anyone with questions can call Carl Sandburg Assistant Principal Rob Ulm at 294-1036. The school district's Wellness Committee and the Joint PTA are helping to sponsor the event, it said.
(from jg-tc.com)
The event scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday will focus on ideas for fun and health, an announcement said. It said students who attend Mark Twain and Jefferson elementary schools as well as Carl Sandburg can attend.
The announcement said representatives from Eastern Illinois University, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, the American Cancer Society and others will conduct interactive programs. Included will be how to grow a pizza garden, staying safe in the sun and ideas for getting picky eaters to enjoy nutritious foods. There will also be prizes awarded.
The announcement also said anyone with questions can call Carl Sandburg Assistant Principal Rob Ulm at 294-1036. The school district's Wellness Committee and the Joint PTA are helping to sponsor the event, it said.
(from jg-tc.com)
Home Depot Kids Workshop
On the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Home Depot offers a free kids building workshop for ages 5-12. This weekend (April 2), they are doing a painted planter/basket. For more info, go here.
Natural Health & Wellness Fair
A Natural Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, April 09, 2011 from 10am-9pm at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon. The benefits of natural health care will be highlighted. It will give more information about how natural treatments can offer safe, less expensive, and effective alternatives for the health and wellness needs of the average American.
For more information, call or email:
217-962-1764
dslvdg@aol.com
For more information, call or email:
217-962-1764
dslvdg@aol.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Martha from Martha Speaks at Festival of the Young Child
Bring a camera to the Festival of the Young Child at Cross County Mall on April 16th to get a picture of your child with Martha from the PBS show "Martha Speaks" from 10 am to 12 pm and 12:45- 2 pm (Martha will take occasional breaks throughout so she may be unavailable at times). The first 200 kids attending will receive a free book courtesy of WEIU Educational Services.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Single Moms Day Out in Oakland
Sat. April 16th from 10 am to 3 pm at the Hub in Oakland (brick building on SE corner of Washington and Walnut).
Enjoy a FREE day of pampering, lunch, and time with other single moms. Childcare is provided for kids under 10. This event is sponsored by the Oakland Christian Church and Oakland residents and businesses.
Registration is required, as there are a limited number of spots available. Call Janette at 346-2157 to register (leave a message if no answer).
The SBL Dental Bus will also be there providing free services, so when you register be sure to provide your address if you are interested in receiving services so that you can be sent paperwork prior to the event.
Enjoy a FREE day of pampering, lunch, and time with other single moms. Childcare is provided for kids under 10. This event is sponsored by the Oakland Christian Church and Oakland residents and businesses.
Registration is required, as there are a limited number of spots available. Call Janette at 346-2157 to register (leave a message if no answer).
The SBL Dental Bus will also be there providing free services, so when you register be sure to provide your address if you are interested in receiving services so that you can be sent paperwork prior to the event.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
YMCA Healthy Kids Day
This national event is held annually by YMCA's all over the country. Healthy Kids Day is a great way to celebrate kids and their health. Kids have never had so much fun learning about healthy lifestyles, having their blood pressure checked, flexibility tested, weight and height taken, and vertical jumps recorded.
The Mattoon Area Family YMCA celebrates YMCA Healthy Kids Day annually in conjunction with the Festival of the Young Child held at the Cross County Mall.
Visit us on Saturday, April 16 for Healthy Kids Day 2011
(from http://www.mattoonymca.org/healtkd.asp)
The Mattoon Area Family YMCA celebrates YMCA Healthy Kids Day annually in conjunction with the Festival of the Young Child held at the Cross County Mall.
Visit us on Saturday, April 16 for Healthy Kids Day 2011
(from http://www.mattoonymca.org/healtkd.asp)
EIU Celebration: A Festival of the Arts
Celebration: A Festival of the Arts is scheduled for the weekend of April 15-17, 2011. An Eastern Illinois University tradition since 1977, the three day festival will take place on the Booth Library Quad next to the new Doudna Fine Arts Center.
The fun gets underway on Friday when the food booths open for lunch and the first band begins to play on the outdoor stage. The first day of Celebration features entertainment geared specifically with Eastern's students in mind.
Celebration offers a wide range of arts activities for all ages. The festival typically includes a children's art area, demonstrations, an International Fair, storytelling, a delicious lineup of food vendors, and lots of live music. On Saturday and Sunday the annual fine arts fair welcomes a wide array of artisans selling hand-crafted works of art ranging from jewelry and stoneware to paintings and sculptures.
Festival admission and parking are free, and the grounds are handicapped-accessible. Celebration: A Festival of the Arts is hosted by Eastern's College of Arts and Humanities and supported by the City of Charleston, the Illinois Arts Council, Consolidated Communications, and the Campaign for Celebration.
For information, call the Celebration Planning Office at 217-581-2113 or drop an e-mail to decrews@eiu.edu.
(from EIU's website)
The fun gets underway on Friday when the food booths open for lunch and the first band begins to play on the outdoor stage. The first day of Celebration features entertainment geared specifically with Eastern's students in mind.
Celebration offers a wide range of arts activities for all ages. The festival typically includes a children's art area, demonstrations, an International Fair, storytelling, a delicious lineup of food vendors, and lots of live music. On Saturday and Sunday the annual fine arts fair welcomes a wide array of artisans selling hand-crafted works of art ranging from jewelry and stoneware to paintings and sculptures.
Festival admission and parking are free, and the grounds are handicapped-accessible. Celebration: A Festival of the Arts is hosted by Eastern's College of Arts and Humanities and supported by the City of Charleston, the Illinois Arts Council, Consolidated Communications, and the Campaign for Celebration.
For information, call the Celebration Planning Office at 217-581-2113 or drop an e-mail to decrews@eiu.edu.
(from EIU's website)
Friday, March 18, 2011
Easter Egg Hunts for children and adults to be held in Charleston
Children's Easter Egg Hunt
We will have lots of eggs for the children to find and they can meet the Easter Bunny. This is a FREE event that is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th and takes place at Morton Park. The first age group is for 1-2 year olds and they will hunt for eggs from 9:10-9:25 a.m.; 3-4 year olds from 9:25-9:40 a.m.; 5-6 year olds from 9:40-9:55 a.m.; 7-8 year olds from 9:55-10:10 a.m. and the 9-10 year olds from 10:10-10:25 a.m.
Adult Nite Lite Egg Hunt
Are you tired of seeing the kids having all the fun? Well, here is chance to hunt the eggs too! Bring your own flashlight and basket for the opportunity to hunt eggs that are filled with candy and prizes from local merchants. This is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 p.m. in Morton Park. This is for anyone 11 years old or older (11-16 year old must be with an adult) and the cost is $6.00 per person. You must be registered by 7:45 p.m. to get into the hunt.
Are you tired of seeing the kids having all the fun? Well, here is chance to hunt the eggs too! Bring your own flashlight and basket for the opportunity to hunt eggs that are filled with candy and prizes from local merchants. This is scheduled for Saturday, April 16th at 8:00 p.m. in Morton Park. This is for anyone 11 years old or older (11-16 year old must be with an adult) and the cost is $6.00 per person. You must be registered by 7:45 p.m. to get into the hunt.
(Info from Charleston Parks and Rec. website)
Friday, March 11, 2011
DHNC Pancake Breakfast March 12th
Pancake and Sausage breakfast at Douglas-Hart Nature Center from 6:30-11 am. Adults $6/children $5.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Home Depot Kids Workshop~Race Car
Designed for ages 5-12, the Home Depot's Kids Workshop runs tomorrow (March 5) from 9 am to 12 pm. They will be building a race car. Go here for more info.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Spring Break Camp
From Charleston Parks and Recreation Department's Facebook page:
We are offering an opportunity this year for Spring Break! If you will be in town & need activities for your child/children to do that week, consider Service Spring Break Camp. This runs March 14th-18th at Carl Sandburg School & the cost of the week is $100.00/child or you can use the daily drop in rate of $25.00 if that fits your schedule. It runs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Call 345-6897 for more details.
We are offering an opportunity this year for Spring Break! If you will be in town & need activities for your child/children to do that week, consider Service Spring Break Camp. This runs March 14th-18th at Carl Sandburg School & the cost of the week is $100.00/child or you can use the daily drop in rate of $25.00 if that fits your schedule. It runs from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Call 345-6897 for more details.
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