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What do July showers bring?
Rain, rain go AWAY!!!! As much as I love a good nighttime thunderstorm to make me feel all cozy in my house, I was disappointed this week when we didn't get to spend a beautiful day outside because the forecast said rain all day so that is what we planned for. I feel like we haven't been able to do half of what we normally do during summer because of the extreme heat and then pouring rains. But, there is still a good month left until my son ...
50% off Just Between Friends!!
In the past couple of newsletters, I have been talking about Macaroni Deals where Aurora Macaroni Kid offers you great deals from the places you love to play at, eat at and shop at! Well, the first deal has already launched, and it is for a place where I have met many of my readers! The Just Between Friends Sale of Aurora! It is bigger and better this year, and you have the chance to get $20 worth of stuff for only $10! That means you get to go home ...
Macaroni Kid Explores
Moon Day
In President Kennedy's speech to Congress, on May 25, 1961, he expressed a concern that the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in technology and prestige. He challenged the nation to put a man on the moon before the end of the decade. On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 launched from ...
Celebrate Moon Day July 20th!
Cute Moon Craft to go with Moon Pie
This is an easy, fast and fun way to get your kids' creative juices going without a lot of mess or stress!
Here's what you need:
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Marker/crayon
- Googly eye (optional)
- Glitter, sequins or other embellishments (optional)
Directions:
Carefully draw a silhouette of a crescent moon's face (see photo) and cut along the line. Have your child glue a googly eye or draw one on. Color in a sleeping cap, or glue on a fabric scrap to create one. Add glittler glue or sequins ...
Macaroni Made
Ice Cream in a Bag
You will need:
- 1 quart-sized zipper bag (Ziploc style)
- 1 gallon-sized zipper bag
- 1/2-cup milk or half & half (I prefer half & half)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- Ice cubes
- 6 tablespoons rock salt
- Sprinkles, syrup, or other embellishments, if desired
What you'll do:
Pour the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the smaller zipper bag, and seal it. Fill the larger bag half-way full of ice, and add the rock salt. Place the smaller bag (still sealed) into the larger bag, and seal the larger bag. Shake ...
Wednesday, July 13 through Wednesday, August 3 - Zumba
Where: Tallyn's Reach Library 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd. Aurora, CO 80016When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: AdultsHow: 303-739-7950Cost: $23/$18 resident
Thursday, July 14 - Creative Movement
Where: Meadowood rec center 3054 S. Laredo St.When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PMWho: Ages 3-6How: 303-326-8304Cost: $23/$18 resident
Thursday, July 14 - As the Dough Rises
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition AveWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Ages 7-12How: 303-326-8630Cost: $34/$26 resident
Thursday, July 14 - Meet Leif Ericson: A real life viking hero
Where: Smoky Hill Library 5430 S. Biscay Circle CentennialWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Ages 5-11How: 303-542-7279Cost: FREE!
Thursday, July 14 - Summer Concerts in the Park
Where: Utah Park 1700 S. Peoria St. Aurora, CO 80012When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: No registrations requiredCost: FREE!For more info: auroragov.org/concerts 303-344-1500
Thursday, July 14 - Wine Tasting: Wine for Spicy Food
Where: Expo rec center 10955 E. Exposition AveWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: Ages 21 and upHow: 303-326-8630Cost: $31/$24 resident
Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17 - World Wide Antique Show
Where: Denver Merchandise Mart 451 East 58th Avenue, Suite 4270 • Denver, CO 80216-8470When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sunday is from 11-5)Who: All AgesHow: Visit HERE to purchase a ticket for $2.00 ofCost: $8 includes all three days
Saturday, July 16 through Sunday, July 17 - KidsSpree
Where: Bicentennial Park 13655 E. Alameda Ave.When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: No registration required!Cost: Admission and activities are free. Food and beverages are for sale on site.For more info: Free Parking in the Southwest lot of Aurora Town Plaza and then be shuttled over!
Saturday, July 16 through Thursday, September 1 - Summer Reading Program!
Where: Participating Aurora LibrariesWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Kids and TeensHow: Visit your local libraryCost: Free!
Saturday, July 16 - Meet a Llama!
Where: Smoky Hill Library 5430 S. Biscay CircleWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: All agesHow: 303-542-7279Cost: FREE!
Saturday, July 16 - Farmer's Market at Southlands
Where: Town Square at SouthlandsWhen: 8:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Everyone is welcomeHow: No registration requiredCost: Price varies per product
Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 28 - Munchkin Mini Camp
- Adventure Camp-ages 4-7, M/W/F 9:30-1:30 pm Summer Valley June 6-July 8
- Explorer Camp-ages 3-6. T/TH 9:30-1:30 PM Summer Valley June 7-July 14
- Artz & Craftz Camp-ages 3-6 Mon-Thurs. 9-11:30 Village Green June 13-16
- Science Camp:ages 4-7 Mon-Thurs. 9-11:30 Village Green July 18-21
- Construction Camp ages 4-7 Mon-Fri. 9:30-noon Summer Valley July 18-22
- Dinosaur Camp ages 3-5 Mon-Fri. 9:30-11:30am Summer Valley July 25-28th
Where: Summer Valley-17400 E. Lehigh Pl. Village Green-1300 S. Chambers CircleWhen: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (hours vary)Who: Ages 3-7How: 303-326-8640Cost: Adventure Camp: $51/$39 resident Explorer Camp: $51/$39 resident Artz & Craftz Camp: $68/$52 resident Science Camp: $68/$52 resident Construction Camp: $82/$62 resident Dinosaur Camp: $68/$52 resident
Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 - Lil' Kids hip hop camp
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 6-10How: 303-326-8308Cost: $100/$80 resident
Monday, July 18 - Pet Chef
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Ages 8-12How: 303-326-8630Cost: $34/$26 resident
Tuesday, July 19 through Thursday, July 21 - The 2011 Little Foxes Children's Theatre "Babe"
Where: Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Mon-Sat performances, first at ten and other at 1)Who: Everyone is invited!How: Call the box office to purchase tickets at 303-739-1970Cost: $4.50-$7
Thursday, July 14 - Bridge to KinderKids
Where: Temporary Beck Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 4 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $114/$94 resident
Thursday, July 14 - Sun Bunnies
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:15 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Age 3 by start of classHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 resident
Thursday, July 14 through Thursday, July 21 - The Little Star that Could-Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ((Times are at 10 am and 1:30 pm Mon-Sun.))Who: Toddlers to second gradersHow: You can purchase tickets at the museum or HERECost: Members and price with General Admission: $5.00 Adult/$4.00 Jr and Student/$4.00 Senior General Admission: $11.00 Adult/$6.00 Jr, Student, and SeniorFor more info: Visit HERE
Thursday, July 14 - Mouse and Friends
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Ages 4-6How: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 Resident
Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 31 - Open Gym Time
Where: Meadowood Recreation Center 3054 S. Laredo St. 80013When: n/aWho: Ages 6 and up Friday 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5 and under with Parent Tues/Thurs 10-11 a.m. Ages 10 and under, designed for families with children off-track or homeschooled. Tue./Wed. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Friday 12-1 p.m.How: Walk-in's, limited space availableCost: $4.25 on Tues./Wed./Thurs. & Fri. MORNING classes $5.25 on Friday evening classFor more info: call 303-326-8310 only water in bottles permitted, no shoes in gym
Friday, July 15 - Kinderkids Continued
Where: Beck Temporary Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 5 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $160/$140 resident
Friday, July 15 through Friday, July 29 - Parent/Tot My toddler and me
Where: Temporary location for Beck 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMWho: Ages 18-24 months as of 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $25/$19 resident
Friday, July 15 through Friday, July 29 - Parent/Tot Summer Sensations
Where: Temporary location for Beck 1298 Peoria St.When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: 24-36 mo by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $25/$19 resident
Friday, July 15 - Southlands Summer Concert Series
The unique combination of dance music, costume changes, choreography and humor makes The Nacho
Men Colorado's favorite musical performance group. From the moment they step on the stage until their crowd raising grand finale, The Nacho Men are one of the most entertaining, and interactive, dance bands in the country. They combine their famous vocal harmonies with a rocking back beat, solid rhythm and sizzling hot horns.
Where: Southlands Town SquareWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Everyone is welcome! Bring your lawn chairs, pets and friends!How: No reservations required, but good spots fill up fast!Cost: FREE!For more info: www.shopsouthlands.com
Saturday, July 16 - Wagging Tails
Where: First Saturday of Each Month-Martin Luther King Jr. Library 9898 E. Colfax Ave Second Saturday Each Month-Central Library 14949 E. Alameda Parkway Fourth Saturday Each Month-Tallyn's Reach Library 23911 E. Arapahoe Rd.When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (There is no Wagging tails the third Saturday of each month)Who: Children of all ages welcomeHow: Slots fill up fast so call ahead to register Central-303-739-6600 Martin Luther King Jr.-303-739-1940 Tallyn's Reach-303-627-3050Cost: N/AFor more info: Click Here
Monday, July 18 - Funshine bears
Where: Village Green Preschool 1300 S. Chambers CircleWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 2 and 3How: 303-326-8640Cost: $40/$31resident
Monday, July 18 - Kinderkids Continued
Where: Beck Temporary Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 5 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $160/$140 resident
Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21 - 3D art
Where: Bicentennial 13655 Alameda Ave 80012When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (There is a morning and afternoon session)Who: Ages 6-8How: 303-344-1776Cost: $107/$87
Monday, July 18 - Summer Fun Club
Where: Temporary location for Beck 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 24-36 monthsHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $70/$54 resident
Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 - Camp cook-a-munga Kids Cooking
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 6-12How: 303-326-8630Cost: $130/$110 Resident
Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 - Camping Adventures Day Camp
Where: DMNS 2001 Colorado Blvd 80205When: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWho: Grades K &1How: 303-370-6000Cost: $250 member/$275 nonmember
Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21 - Camp Hot Tots
Where: Meadowood Rec Center 3054 S. Laredo StWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 3-6How: 303-326-8304Cost: $55/$42 resident
Monday, July 18 - Shop and Drop and Southlands Mall
Where: Southlands Mall 6155 S. Main St. Ste 220 AuroraWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PMWho: Ages 2 (potty trained) to 10 years oldHow: no registration required, must sign a Hold Harmless AgreementsCost: $2 per childFor more info: www.shopsouthlands.com
Tuesday, July 19 - Bridge to KinderKids
Where: Temporary Beck Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 4 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $114/$94 resident
Tuesday, July 19 - Sun Bunnies
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:15 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Age 3 by start of classHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 resident
Tuesday, July 19 - Mouse and Friends
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Ages 4-6How: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 Resident
Sunday, July 17 through Sunday, July 31 - Audition Techniques
Where: The Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave. 80010When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 10-18How: 303-739-1970Cost: $150/$130 resident
Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 29 - Broadway Bound
Where: The Aurora Fox 9900 E. Colfax Ave. 80010When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Middle/High schoolHow: 303-739-1970Cost: $200/$180 resident
Tuesday, July 19 - Puff Pastry and Phyllo Fun
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition AveWhen: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 12-16How: 303-326-8630Cost: $46/$35
Wednesday, July 20 - Kinderkids Continued
Where: Beck Temporary Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 5 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $160/$140 resident
Wednesday, July 20 - Rapunzel's Tangled Treats
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 6-12How: 303-326-8630Cost: $34/$26 resident
Thursday, July 21 - Bridge to KinderKids
Where: Temporary Beck Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 4 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $114/$94 resident
Thursday, July 21 - Sun Bunnies
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:15 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Age 3 by start of classHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 resident
Thursday, July 21 - Mouse and Friends
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Ages 4-6How: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 Resident
Thursday, July 21 - American Pie
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Ages 12-16How: 303-326-8630Cost: $46/$35
Thursday, July 21 - Junior Detectives
Where: Smoky Hill Library 5430 S. Biscay CircleWhen: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Ages 9-12How: 303-542-7279Cost: FREE!
Thursday, July 21 - Mexican Cooking: Menu II
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition AveWhen: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMWho: Ages 15 and upHow: 303-326-8630Cost: $60/$46 resident
Thursday, July 21 - Summer Concerts in the Park
Where: Utah Park 1700 S. Peoria St. Aurora, CO 80012When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: No registrations requiredCost: FREE!For more info: auroragov.org/concerts 303-344-1500
Friday, July 22 - Kinderkids Continued
Where: Beck Temporary Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 5 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $160/$140 resident
Friday, July 22 through Friday, July 29 - Art to Eat On
Where: Bicentennial 13655 Alameda Ave 80012When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (There is a morning and afternoon session)Who: Ages 6-8How: 303-344-1776Cost: $75/$58 resident
Friday, July 22 - Southlands Summer Concert Series
Tunisia is simply Denver’s hottest old school funk and R&B band! They play an infectious variety of
everything from disco to Hip-hop, and the crowd will never stop dancing. Ain’t no party like a Tunisia party!
Where: Southlands Town SquareWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Everyone is welcome! Bring your lawn chairs, pets and friends!How: No reservations required, but good spots fill up fast!Cost: FREE!For more info: www.shopsouthlands.com
Saturday, July 23 - Perfect Pies
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition AveWhen: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PMWho: Ages 15 and upHow: 303-326-8630Cost: $60/$46 resident
Saturday, July 23 - Farmer's Market at Southlands
Where: Town Square at SouthlandsWhen: 8:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Everyone is welcomeHow: No registration requiredCost: Price varies per product
Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 22 - Think like a Chef
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 12-16How: 303-326-8630Cost: $88/$68 resident
Monday, July 25 - Kinderkids Continued
Where: Beck Temporary Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 5 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $160/$140 resident
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 - Sketching and Watercolor
Where: Bicentennial 13655 Alameda Ave 80012When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (There is a morning and afternoon session)Who: Ages 6-8How: 303-344-1776Cost: $107/$87 resident
Monday, July 25 - Summer Fun Club
Where: Temporary location for Beck 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 24-36 monthsHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $70/$54 resident
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 - Wet & Wild
Where: Village Green Preschool 1300 S. Chambers CircleWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 3-5How: 303-326-8640Cost: $55/$42 resident
Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28 - Camp Hot Tots
Where: Meadowood Rec Center 3054 S. Laredo StWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Ages 3-6How: 303-326-8304Cost: $55/$42 resident
Tuesday, July 26 - Bridge to KinderKids
Where: Temporary Beck Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 4 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $114/$94 resident
Tuesday, July 26 through Thursday, July 28 - Intermediate Cooking Techniques
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition Ave.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 12-16How: 303-326-8630Cost: $88/$68 resident
Tuesday, July 26 - Sun Bunnies
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:15 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Age 3 by start of classHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 resident
Tuesday, July 26 - Mouse and Friends
Where: 1298 Peoria St.When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Ages 4-6How: 303-739-6878Cost: $92/$72 Resident
Tuesday, July 26 - Crepe Escape
Where: Expo Rec Center 10955 E. Exposition AveWhen: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: Ages 7-12How: 303-326-8630Cost: $34/$26resident
Wednesday, July 27 - Kinderkids Continued
Where: Beck Temporary Location 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Age 5 by 10/1/11How: 303-739-6878Cost: $160/$140 resident
Wednesday, July 27 - Summer Fun Club
Where: Temporary location for Beck 1298 Peoria St.When: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 24-36 monthsHow: 303-739-6878Cost: $70/$54 resident
Macaroni Crafts
Bugs Bugs Bugs
EDITORS NOTE: This craft/art project comes from one of my fellow Macaroni Kid Publisher's mom, Patty. She taught grade school until she retired a few years ago. One of her kids' favorite art projects was "Name Bugs." She made one with Sara when she was little and has made one with her daughter.
Here's what you need:
- Construction paper--various colors
- Scissors
- Glue
- Something to write with
Take a sheet of construction paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Have your child write his/her name and last ...
Kids Eat Free!
Last Minute Money Saving Family Travel Tips
The economy will turn around one day, but while it slogs along, many of us still hope to get out and travel with our families this summer. A great way to save some dough is to stay where the kids eat free. Here are some suggestions from Macaroni Kid.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts (a fab MacKid Sponsor) has a great "Love Your Family" program at more than two dozen of their best properties, including some Sheraton, Westin and St. Regis resorts in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Canada, and the Caribbean ...
Ongoing Events
What you can expect each week!
THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Young sky watchers, from toddlers to second graders, will learn that the sun is a star, and what makes them specia!.
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ((Times are at 10 am and 1:30 pm Mon-Sun.))
Who: Toddlers to second graders
Cost: Members and price with General Admission: $5.00 Adult/$4.00 Jr and Student/$4.00 Senior General Admission: $11.00 Adult/$6.00 Jr, Student, and Senior
MONDAYS
GRANDPARENTS DAY AT ...
Storytimes!
2:00p.m. Family Storytime at Smoky Hill Library
MONDAY:
9:30a.m-Baby Storytime at Smoky Hill Library
Baby Storytimes introduce the sounds and rhythms of language to our youngest library users ages 0-2. Nursery rhymes, songs, and the simplest of stories build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. Parents and caregivers should plan on participating with their children in these Storytimes. Reservations are required.
10:00a.m.-Toddler Storytime at Smoky Hill Library
Designed for eager young learners ages 2-3, Toddler Storytime consists of ...
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