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School's Out for Summer Fun
Enjoy Enriching Activities, Outdoors and In!
Ahhhhh - it's summer!!! Trees! Flowers!! Food growing in people's yards!!! Swimming pool season!!!! After a bumpy start to June, here we are ready to have fun in the sun! The little lady and I have picked out our suits; stocked up on shades, sunscreen and mosquito spray; and procured floating devices, pails, shovels and beach towels. We only need our pool pass to arrive in the mail . . . .
My daughter believes in being outside. I think she could spend 75% of her waking hours roaming the outdoors. This is the first year I feel like we can really dig in to the opportunities that summer offers us here in Maryland, and I can't wait to show her all of the things she can do out-of-doors beyond her yard and the playground. One thing I think she will really enjoy is perusing the multitude of farmer's markets we have here in our area. The little bug loves to shop as well as cook. I think she will get a kick out of seeing the beautiful locally grown fruits, veggies and plants on display at these markets en plein air.
The Maryland Office of Tourism maintains a great list of farmer's market by county. Click "Anne Arundel County" to see markets in our area. While there are many wonderful markets listed, I know that we have even more in our area. The new Diehl's stand in the lot of Adam's Ribs on Bay Ridge Avenue, for example. And the Sunday market downtown. Are you aware of markets in our area? If so, please add them to the comment section. What a fun way to get outside and teach our kids about local food and healthy eating!
And, full disclosure here, I am a librarian. I do not work for the Anne Arundel County Public Library System (AACPL), but I used to! Their wildly popular Summer Reading Club (SRC) is kicking off in branches across the county this week. Please see the Macaroni calendar of events for a kickoff event near you. It is summer vacation and our kids are getting a respite from the routine of school. But it is our job as parents to make sure their brains continue to feed on fun learning experiences. Your local library is one of the most amazing (and free) resources you can tap into to keep those brains exercising during this season. My bug can't get enough of the Eastport branch of AACPL (and their cool puppet theater . . . ) I've spotlighted SRC programs in this week's newsletter. Take your kids to the library and enjoy the very special and fun free programming - and then take advantage of their amazing collection of books and other media to keep your children's brain muscles growing healthy over the summer.
Go outside and play! I hope to see you out there!
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This website's main feature is a calendar packed full of fun family events that I maintain with help and input from you. Please add any events you think would be fun for our community to the calendar. You can also use the "My Macaroni" tool to create a calendar experience specific to your family. The site also contains a blog where I talk to you, a forum where you talk to me, and a business directory that we can fill together with community resources that benefit all of us.
School Stops for Summer But Learning Never Should!
Summer Learning Tips for Parents
Kids aren't the only ones looking forward to summer. Even parents are ready for a break from the routine of homework, test stress and last-minute projects (if you haven’t found yourself buying poster board at 9 p.m. on a Sunday night, congratulations, your kid is perfect.) But just because school’s out, that doesn’t mean learning should take a complete vacation. I know, I know…just hear me out on this.
For most kids on a traditional nine-month school calendar, it’s easy to get out ...
Mini Pancake Kabobs
A Simple and Super Cute Idea
A simple and fun breakfast idea that the kiddos can help create! Use your imagination - toppings and flavor combinations are endless for these kabobs!
You will need:
Pancake mix - prepared as stated on the box
Toppings:
Berries - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Bananas
Sausage links
Tooth picks or skewers
Directions:
- Prepare pancake batter as stated on box.
- Gather topping and cook, wash, slice as needed.
- Heat skillet and cook pancakes as directed on package. We made "bite-size" pancakes, about 2 inches wide - some plain and some chocolate chip. It was easiest ...
June 19th through June 21st
Wednesday, June 19 - Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event - Eastport Branch
The Eastport Annapolis Neck branch of AACPL officially kicks off their Summer Reading Club for PreK and elementary aged children today. Celebrate the start of "Dig Into Reading : Treasure Awaits!" with a scavenger hunt and more.
Where: 269 Hillsmere Dr
Annapolis MD 21403
410-222-1770When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: Eastport Annapolis Neck Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library system.How: Just drop in!Cost: FreeFor more info: This kickoff event is aimed at kids of all ages.
Wednesday, June 19 - Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event - West Street Branch
The Annapolis West Street branch of AACPL officially kicks off their Summer Reading Club for PreK and elementary aged children today. Celebrate the start of "Dig Into Reading : Treasure Awaits!" with a scavenger hunt and more.
Where: 1410 West Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-222-1750When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Annapolis West Street Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library system.How: Just drop in!Cost: FreeFor more info: This kickoff event is aimed at PreK and elementary aged children.
Thursday, June 20 - Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event - Edgewater Branch
The Edgewater branch of AACPL officially kicks off their Summer Reading Club today. Celebrate the start of "Dig Into Reading : Treasure Awaits!" with a scavenger hunt and more.
Where: 25 Stepneys Lane
Annapolis MD 21037
410-222-1538When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Edgewater Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library system.How: Just drop in!Cost: Free
Thursday, June 20 - Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event West Street Branch
The Annapolis West Street branch of AACPL officially kicks off their Summer Reading Club for families today. Celebrate the start of "Dig Into Reading : Treasure Awaits!" with a scavenger hunt and more.
Where: 1410 West Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-222-1750When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Annapolis West Street branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library system.How: Just drop in!Cost: Free
Friday, June 21 - Kids Night Out @ Clay Bakers
Kids ages 6 and up will make a patriotic picnic plate at this month's Kid's Night Out at Clay Bakers. Parents can drop children off for an evening of pizza and this fabulous themed art project. It is recommended you reserve a spot for your child in advance.
Where: 151 Main Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-990-0244When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Clay BakersHow: Find them on Main Street and head on in.Cost: $25For more info: Reserve by calling or emailing [email protected]
June 18th through June 22nd
Tuesday, June 18 - Storytime - Franklin's Toys
Join Franklin's Toys for a weekly storytime for children ages 2 to 5.
Where: 2327C Forest Drive (Festival at Riva Shopping Center)
Annapolis MD 21401
410-224-2411When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMWho: Franklin's ToysHow: No need to register, just drop in.Cost: No cost
Tuesday, June 18 - 3-D Pop Up Posters Activity
Kids ages 5 and up will enjoy making four 3 dimensional posters to take home and keep! The poster themes are animal and nature related. Each participant will also get a set of markers to use and take home. A marker artist will be on hand to share tips and techniques.
Where: 2327C Forest Drive (Festival at Riva Shopping Center)
Annapolis MD 21401
410-224-2411When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Repeats at 12 noon and 1:00 PM)Who: Franklin's ToysHow: You must register online at www.franklinstoystore.com. Complete the registration and pay the modest sign up fee and you are set!Cost: $5.00For more info: This activity is suitable for ages 5 and over. It will repeat at 11, 12, and 1.
Thursday, June 20 - Babies in Bloom - West Street Library
A program full of stories, songs, fingerplays and more at the Annapolis West Street Branch of the public library. For babies up to 18 months of age.
Where: 1410 West Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-222-1750When: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM (There are two programs, another will start at 10:30)Who: Babies and their caregivers!How: Just join in the fun.Cost: Absolutely free.For more info: This program will be repeated at 10:30.
Thursday, June 20 - Welcome to our Science Lab!
Kids ages 6 and up are invited to this fabulous science adventure! Participants will "explore super absorbency polymers! Using jelly ice crystals, garbeled marbles and jumbo jelly spheres, kids will 'EXPAND" their world with these amazing science experiments!" (Franklin's Toys description of the event)
Where: 2327C Forest Drive (Festival at Riva Shopping Center)
Annapolis MD 21401
410-224-2411When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Repeats at 12 noon and 1:00 PM)Who: Franklin's ToysHow: You must register online at www.franklinstoystore.com. Complete the registration and pay the modest sign up fee and you are set!Cost: $5.00For more info: This activity is suitable for ages 6 and over. It will repeat at 11, 12, and 1.
Thursday, June 20 - Dan Haas Band Maritime Museum Free Concert Series Kickoff
The Annapolis Maritime Museum's Summer Concert Series is back! You are welcome to bring you own food and for adults - beer, wine and will be available to purchase.
Sponsored by WRNR 103.1 FM, LandShark Lager, Eastport Civic Association, Homestead Gardens and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.
In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside the McNasby Oyster Company building (the museum itself).
Where: Cap'n Herbie Sadler Waterman's Park
723 Second Street
Annapolis MD 21403
410-295-0104
www.amaritime.orgWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: The Annapolis Maritime MuseumHow: Just wander over to the museum and enjoy.Cost: Admission is free, although the Museum does suggest a $10 donation.
Saturday, June 22 through Saturday, June 22 - Eastport A-Rockin
Family friendly event features live music, vendors, street food and fun. A Kid's Area will be equipped with face painters, tattoo artists, and much more stuff in the way of fun!
Where: Second Street & Back Creek in Eastport (Annapolis)When: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMWho: Eastport a Rockin'Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. VIP passes are available. See the website for details.
Saturday, June 22 - Movie Night @ Clay Bakers
Brave plays at this month's Movie Night at Clay Bakers. The evening features this fabulous movie, dinner, and an art project. Ages 6 and up.
Where: 151 Main Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-990-0244When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: Clay BakersHow: Find them on Main Street and head on in.Cost: $25For more info: Reserve by calling or emailing [email protected]
June 18th through June 20th
Tuesday, June 18 - Book Buddies Book Club - Eastport Library
This Book Club for elementary school aged readers will meet to discuss Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce at the Eastport branch library.
Where: Eastport Branch Library
269 Hillsmere Dr
Annapolis MD 21403
410-222-1770When: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Eastport Library Book Buddies Book ClubHow: Just join in the fun.Cost: Free
Thursday, June 20 - Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event
The Eastport Annapolis Neck branch of AACPL officially kicks off their Summer Reading Club for middle and high school students. Celebrate the start of "Dig Into Reading : Treasure Awaits!" with a scavenger hunt and more.
Where: 269 Hillsmere Dr
Annapolis MD 21403
410-222-1770When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Eastport Annapolis Neck Branch of Anne Arundel County Public Library system.How: Just drop in!Cost: FreeFor more info: This kickoff event is aimed at teens.
June 24th through June 27th
Monday, June 24 - SRC - Nicolo Whimsey Show Annapolis West Street Branch Library
Nicolo Whimsey jests with members of the Summer Reading Club at the West Street library today! Come giggle as he juggles, tells stories, shares music, and generally entertains. The show will run 3 times today. See details in the time description.
Where: West Street Branch Library
1410 West Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-222-1750When: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Three shows are scheduled - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM)Who: Nicolo WhimseyHow: Just join in the fun.Cost: FreeFor more info: This show opens at 11:30 AM, and repeats at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM
Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28 - Chefs in the Makin' Kids Cooking Camp
A cooking camp for kids ages 6 to 8! Future chefs will discover and create regional American cuisine such as New England, the Midwest, Southern cookin', and the left coast. The week culminates with a cooking competition!
Where: 200 Harker Place Suite 100
Annapolis MD 21401
410-224-2042When: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PMWho: Whole Foods Culinary CenterHow: Head to the culinary center at the front of the store.Cost: $285For more info: This day camp is meant for ages 6 to 8 - truly chefs-in-the-making. Class size is limited to 16. Register by phone or online.
Tuesday, June 25 through Tuesday, June 25 - Mold and Melt Creatures!
Drop in for a bit and play with your very own tin of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty! This putty will hold its shape for several minutes, and then *poof*! The creation is gone, and the putty is a clean slate you can mold again. Franklin's Toys invites youngsters 5 and over to drop in for a putty molding event. Take home your putty, as well as a temporary tattoo!
Where: 2327C Forest Drive (Festival at Riva Shopping Center)
Annapolis MD 21401
410-224-2411When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Repeats at 12 noon and 1:00 PM)Who: Franklin's ToysHow: You must register online at www.franklinstoystore.com. Complete the registration and pay the modest sign up fee and you are set!Cost: $5.00For more info: This activity is suitable for ages 5 and over. It will repeat at 11, 12, and 1.
Wednesday, June 26 through Wednesday, June 26 - SRC - The Time Capsule - Eastport Branch Library
Three Little Pigs reinterpretation finds the pigs working with a children's librarian to unearth a time capsule for the Summer Reading Club audience at the West Street library today! His performance will feature books about dinosaurs, caves and mummies. The show will run 3 times today. See details in the time description.
Where: West Street Branch Library
1410 West Street
Annapolis MD 21401
410-222-1750When: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Three shows are scheduled - 9:30, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM)Who: Three Little Pigs puppets!How: Just join in the fun.Cost: FreeFor more info: This show opens at 9:30 AM, and repeats at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Thursday, June 27 through Thursday, June 27 - Designing with Tapeffiti!
Franklin's Toys invites children 6 and over to drop in and create their own bracelet cuff and coin purse using the interesting and colorful designs of Tapeffiti Tape! Participants will also get a snazzy temporary tattoo.
Where: 2327C Forest Drive (Festival at Riva Shopping Center)
Annapolis MD 21401
410-224-2411When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (Repeats at 12 noon and 1:00 PM)Who: Franklin's ToysHow: You must register online at www.franklinstoystore.com. Complete the registration and pay the modest sign up fee and you are set!Cost: $5.00For more info: This activity is suitable for ages 6 and over. It will repeat at 11, 12, and 1.
Thursday, June 27 - Michael McHenry Tribe Maritime Museum Free Concert Series
The Annapolis Maritime Museum's Summer Concert Series is back! You are welcome to bring you own food and for adults - beer, wine and will be available to purchase.
Sponsored by WRNR 103.1 FM, LandShark Lager, Eastport Civic Association, Homestead Gardens and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.
In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved inside the McNasby Oyster Company building (the museum itself).
Where: Cap'n Herbie Sadler Waterman's Park
723 Second Street
Annapolis MD 21403
410-295-0104
www.amaritime.orgWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: The Annapolis Maritime MuseumHow: Just wander over to the museum and enjoy.Cost: Admission is free, although the Museum does suggest a $10 donation.
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