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Macaroni Kid times TWO! It's official, as of last week, I started publishing my second local Macaroni Kid edition!

Will you help me spread the word?  Do you have friends and/or family in Providence/Northern RI? If so, please share my new website with them! Are you looking for events and activities in Providence/Northern RI? Do you visit businesses in that area or would you like more chances to WIN our fun giveaways? Please stop by and subscribe! The Providence/Northern RI website has a new FB page too, please like it here!

Articles this week:
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - Enter to WIN a 4-Pack of Tickets! 
RI Doodlebug Designs - Clippie Giveaway! 
Dream Big Kindergarten Enrichment Program - Open House ~ May 21st
Give & Glam Girls Night Out - Tickets on sale now! 
Garden City Center Art Festival - June 8th & 9th
Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood - May Book Club Title 
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Honey & Poppy Seeds
Take A Colorful Nature Walk - Macaroni Fun

Looking for ways to keep the kiddos occupied? Check the calendar for a complete list of events and "My Macaroni" to create a personalized list of events for your family!

If you know of an event that you would like listed in the calendar, contact me (heatherw@macaronikid.com) or click on the "Submit an Event" button! 


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Have a great week!


~heather


Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Enter to WIN a 4-Pack of Tickets!

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Smash Hit Broadway Musical, Returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center 
May 31- June 2, 2013!

Enter to WIN a 4-pack of tickets for Opening Night!

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Providence as part of the Contemporary Classics Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center for May 31 - June 2, 2013. 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features ...

RI Doodlebug Designs

Gift Certificate & Clippie Giveaway!

RI Doodlebug Designs is owned by local mom Pam Storme. With inspiration from her daughter, Pam loves to create beautiful handmade items for little ones. And now that a little boy has been added to the family, the products are expanding. Fun and unique hair accessories and boutique items are always on the creation table. Custom items range from hair clips, headbands to burp cloths, blankets, and boutique wipe cases. If you can think it RI Doodlebug Designs can create it! 

Enter to WIN a $10 gift certificate and Belle ...

Dream Big Kindergarten Enrichment Program

Open House ~ May 21st

Dream Big’s Kindergarten Enrichment Program Open House - Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00pm!

Parents, bring the kids. We will have Kindergarten stations set up in our classroom, and gymnastics coaches ready to give them a quick run through the gym.  Miss Stacy will give an overview of our academic curriculum. A description of our physical fitness and gymnastics program will be led by Coach Shannon.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Price:
$25/ Day! In order to jump start our program we are offering the best price in town!

Convenience:
The Dream ...

Give & Glam Girls Night Out

Tickets on sale now!

Limited Tickets Available For Newport’s Exclusive Shopping & Beauty Event with Hasbro Children’s Hospital!

Rhode Island’s most talked about girls’ night out is coming to luxurious Belle Mer on Goat Island in Newport on June 27th  2013 from 7-10pm. Give & Glam is an upscale shopping, beauty and fashion event with a glamorous pink carpet arrival for guests. The anticipated sold out event will feature a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and fashions with local celebrities and favorite media personalities in attendance. 

This exciting event will also help raise ...

Garden City Center Art Festival

June 8th & 9th!

Festival Fete Kicks Off Art Festival Season at Garden City Center on June 8th & 9th!

Garden City Center located on Rt 2 in Cranston will host the third annual Garden City Center Art Festival on June 8th and 9th from 10am to 5pm daily. The art festival will feature over 140 contemporary American art and crafts artisans along with strolling entertainment including Rhode Island’s Big Nazo and The Ladies of the Rolling Pin. The festival will feature items big and small including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, sculpture and home accessories ...

Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood

May Book Club Title

Part-time Princess by Deborah Underwood is not your typical fairy tale. When a normal little girl dreams one night that she is a princess, she wakes up to realize her royal adventures aren't just a dream after all. She's not just a princess who wears pretty gowns and goes to balls though, she fearlessly stands up to dragons and tames trolls. 

Part-time Princess is a perfect balance between all things princess and a fearless girl who stands up for herself. This princess loves glamour, but she is also ...

This Week's Calendar:

May 16th through May 22nd

Thursday, May 16 - Preschool Stories Ages 3-5 - WPL

A half hour storytime for children ready to go off on their own. No grownups allowed, take time for yourself.
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program Room
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Children 3 - 5
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 401-739-5440 ext. 6
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Thursday, May 16 - Little Critter Storytime

What is that little critter? Miss Liza will be reading fun books all about little critters. What is your favorite little critter?
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, Warwick
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Kids!
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call 401-826-8885
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Thursday, May 16 - Wii Gaming - WWPL

Drop in and play Wii!
Where: West Warwick Public Library
When: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Grades 5 - 12
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call the Youth Department at 828-3750 extension 5
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Friday, May 17 - Messy Art, Story Time and Gymnastics at Dream Big

Get ready to get messy and play every Friday morning!  The morning will start with story time and a craft follow by gymnastics play in the gym!

Dream Big is also looking for Parents to volunteer as readers. They will provide the story and you receive free admission for you and your kids that day.  Sign Up at the front desk or email kate@dreambiggym.com.
Where: 41 Comstock Parkway, Cranston
When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Who: Kids ages 2 - 6, boys and girls are welcome!
How: Just show up
Cost: $8 for the first child and $4 each additional child in same family.
For more info: http://www.dreambiggym.com/
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Saturday, May 18 - Armed Forces Day Scavenger Hunt - WPL

Honor our Armed Forces; drop in to the Children’s Library to search for the pictures of the military men and women who protect our great country.  Earn a patriotic prize when you find them all!
Where: Warwick Public Library - Large Meeting Room
When: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: 739-5440 ext 4
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Saturday, May 18 - Cranston Family Safety Day at Garden City

Enjoy a fun day filled with family activities including free child ID cards, bike and fire safety, car seat checks, face painting, and more! Plus free bike helmets for the first 500 children. Rain or shine.
Where: Garden City Center - Cranston
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up
Cost: Event is FREE!  
For more info: http://gardencitycenter.com/sales-events.php
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Saturday, May 18 - Hands-On Learning Event With Lego

Special Event, Storytime, Children's Event
Read, build, play! Join us for Hands-On Learning Storytime with Lego, featuring Grow Caterpillar Grow!
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, Warwick
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Kids!
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call 401-826-8885
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Saturday, May 18 - Critter Creations

Little ones use hands-on collage materials to make cute creatures as wild as their own imaginations! 
Where: Lakeshore Learning - Marshall's Plaza 1400 Oaklawn Ave
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call 401-463-8800
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Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Summer Fun Seminars at Bass Pro Shop

Summer Fun Seminars at Bass Pro Shops!  For the full schedule, click here!
Where: One Bass Pro Drive
Foxborough, MA 02035
When: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Visit the webite here!
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Tuesday, May 21 - Preschool Storytime - Pontiac Free Library

Storytime and fun!
Where: Pontiac Free Library - Warwick
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Children 3 - 5 years old
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 737-3292
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Tuesday, May 21 - Play Gym at Dream Big Gymnastics

This is a non-structured 3 hour open gym playtime on Tuesday each week.  The gym is open for the children to run and play around.  There will always be a coach in the gym for supervision.  Children get a chance to get a feel for the sport at their own pace. Kids can run and play in a real gym! They have balance beams, bars to swing on, rings, a giant swing, a trampoline, a parachute and lots of games. 
Where: 41 Comstock Parkway, Cranston
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Drop-in anytime)
Who: Kids up to age 5
How: Just show up
Cost:  $10 for the first child and $3 each additional child in same family.
For more info: http://www.dreambiggym.com/
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Tuesday, May 21 - Miss Jaime's Favorites!

Miss Jaime will be reading her favorite stories... wonder what they will be? Make sure to share with Miss Jaime your favorite stories.
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, Warwick
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Kids!
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call 401-826-8885
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Tuesday, May 21 - Storytime at Showcase Cinema de Lux

FREE event for kids and their parents! After a story reading on the big screen, a special character makes a weekly appearance followed by a short movie! A great interactive time that the kids and parents love! This week's guest is Spongebob!
Where: Patriot Place Storytime is at Showcase Cinema de Lux2 Patriot Place, Foxborough MA
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Kids!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: http://www.patriot-place.com/cinemadelux.aspx#events
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Tuesday, May 21 - After School Stories - Grades K - 3 -WPL

Join us for fun with books, games and crafts.
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program Room
When: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Kids in grades K - 3
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 401-739-5440 ext. 6
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Tuesday, May 21 - Lego Club - WWPL

Drop by the Youth Department Program Room for Lego Club!

They are still accepting DONATIONS OF LEGOS & DUPLOS
Where: West Warwick Public Library
When: 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone!  (Age 3 and under welcome with a parent)
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call the Youth Department at 828-3750 extension 5
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Tuesday, May 21 - Bedtime Stories - WPL

An hour of stories, songs, games, movies and projects for families!
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program Room
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Famlies with kids 3 and up
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 739-5440 ext 4
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Wednesday, May 22 - Preschool Storytime with Adult - WPL

Half hour storytime with books, songs and more. 
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program Room
When: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Who: Children 3 - 5 and an adult.
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 401-739-5440 ext. 6
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Wednesday, May 22 - Book Babies - CPL Central

A drop-in program for children from birth through 2 1/2 years old and their adult care-givers. Books, puzzles, musical instruments and toys are available for use with your child. Ten minutes of rhymes and a story at 11:00 am.
Where: Cranston Public Library - Central Branch
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Babies - 2 1/2 year olds and their caregivers
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 401-943-9080 x 5
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Wednesday, May 22 - Evening Storytime - Coventry

Children are invited to attend in their pajamas.  Stories, songs, activities and crafts will be featured.
Where: Coventry Public Library
When: 6:30 PM
Who: Evening Storytimes for children ages 3 through 8.
How: Just Show Up
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call the youth services department at 822-9102 for more information.
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Teen Scene:

May 20th through May 22nd

Monday, May 20 - Teen Night - WWPL

“HIDDEN TALENT SHOW” SHARE YOUR “TALENT” Sing, dance, juggle, play a musical instrument, tell a joke Act out a TV or movie scene or a commercial. Impersonate famous people.
Where: West Warwick Public Library
When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: Grades 5 - 12
How: Contact Youth Services for details and registration at 828-3750 x5 or justkids@wwlibrary.org
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call the Youth Department at 828-3750 extension 5
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Wednesday, May 22 - Teen Advisory Council (TAC) Meeting - WPL

Meeting of the Teen Advisory Council (TAC). Teens may drop in to discuss future events and materials they'd like to see in the Teenspace, as well as enjoy an activity and snack. Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted.
Where: Warwick Public Library
When: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Teens in grades 7-12
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
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Wednesday, May 29 - Pirate Adventure at Biomes

Come join us at Biomes for a fun pirate adventure!
We'll visit Captain Jack himself, enjoy a magic show, balloon animals, pirate craft, and a treasure hunt!
Where: Biomes Marine Biology Center, North Kingstown 
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Activities are designed for children ages 3-8.
How: Pre-registation required. Please call us at 401-885-4690, or use the PayPal button to register.
Cost: $10 per person, $8 per member.
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Fresh Fruit Salsa with Honey & Poppy Seeds

Salsa or Pico de Gallo is traditionally a savory mixture of tomatoes, peppers, onion and cilantro, we used the same method and made a fresh fruit version! This can be made with any of your favorite fruits, the addition of honey and poppy seeds added a bit of sweetness and some extra crunch.  Fruit salsa can be used as a dip for chips or as a topping for pancakes, waffles, grilled or roasted meats and desserts!

Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries, cut in quarters 
1 cup red & green grapes, diced
2 ...

Take A Colorful Nature Walk

Macaroni Fun

Make your next walk a hunt for specific colors (try this any time of the year). This is an easy project that can be made very simple as your time/ materials/ patience demands.

You’ll need:
  • An empty egg carton
  • Paints and paintbrushes
Paint the inside of an egg carton different colors. Encourage the children to mix colors together or add black or white to create different hues. 

Want it less messy? Use markers or crayons. 
Need it even easier? Place crayon pieces inside your egg carton, and/or use ...

What is My Macaroni?

Learn how to create your own weekly activity calendar!

As a subscriber you have the ability to check off events that interest you by clicking on 'My Macaroni' under each event listing.  From there, you will be able to generate your own weekly calendar of events and activities.  You can either view the list on your screen or print it out as a PDF document to hang on your fridge or take along with you!


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