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February 16, 2012
News & Events
- Hello From Sunny Florida
- February is Children's Dental Health Month
- Random Act of Kindness Day - February 17th
- Great Backyard Bird Count: February 17-20
- Providence Bruins
- Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
- This Week's Picks
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- Kings Cake
- New Orleans Jambalaya
- Mardi Gras Masks
- What is My Macaroni?
Hello From Sunny Florida
Every February we visit family in Florida and it never gets old...it is great to escape from the cold in the middle of the winter. My boys are having a blast swimming in the huge pool (see picture) and running around, they seemed to have stored lots of energy in the last few months.
I tried my very best to find all of the great things-to-do during February Vacation Week, but please forgive me if I missed something (my brain is in vacation mode). I will continue looking around for events/activities going on and will add them to the calendar as I find them, make sure to check back often for new stuff. Take a look at the Rhode Island State Parks website, they have some fun school vacation activities planned!
Check out this GREAT Macaroni Deal! You can purchase PRESALE PASSES for the RI Kid's Consignment Sale!!
This week:
February is Children's Dental Health Month - Week Three - Visiting the Dentist
Random Act of Kindness Day - February 17th - What Goes Around Comes Around!
Great Backyard Bird Count: February 17-20 - It's easy to help save the birds!
Providence Bruins - Ticket Giveaway!
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam - Ticket WINNER and Discount Code!
Kings Cake - Quick and Easy Recipe!
New Orleans Jambalaya
Mardi Gras Masks - Made out of Duct Tape!
If you know of an event that you would like listed in the calendar, contact me (heatherw@macaronikid.com) or click on the NEW "Submit an Event" button!
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Enjoy the newsletter, have a great week and get ready for school vacation!!
~heather
February is Children's Dental Health Month
Week Three - Visiting the Dentist
Children's National Dental Health Month is dedicated to promoting a lifetime of great dental health for your child. During the month of February, it is my hope that you will benefit from the "tips" in this newsletter regarding important dental topics for your child, which are all guidelines provided to parents, children and dentists by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, (www.aapd.org) including:
*Toothbrushing/Flossing* - *Nutrition * - *Dental Visits* - *Thumb/Finger/Pacifier Habits* and *What to Do if your Child Injures a Tooth*
I hope you had a ...
Random Act of Kindness Day - February 17th
What Goes Around Comes Around!
We here at Macaroni Kid challenge you to pay it forward on February 17th to as many people as you possibly can! Any good deed will do, and once you start we know that it will be very difficult to stop!
Donate a book, buy a stranger a cup of coffee, purchase a train or bus ticket for the person behind you in line, buy a stranger a lottery ticket, forgive someone who has wronged you, bake cookies by your local fire house or simply pass on a kind smile ...
Great Backyard Bird Count: February 17-20
It's easy to help save the birds!
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual event (now in it's 15th year!) that gives the public an opportunity to help scientists track the whereabouts of bird species across the continent. All it requires is at least 15 minutes a day (you can put in more time) for 4 days. This year it's from February 17-20.
How does it work? Participants count birds for at least 15 minutes per day during the designated four-day period from anywhere they choose. Despite the name, it doesn't have ...
Providence Bruins
Ticket Giveaway!
Would you like to take your family to a Providence Bruins game? Enter to WIN 4 tickets to a Providence Bruins game of your choice (depending on ticket availability) at the Dunkin' Donuts Center!!
*To be eligible to win the Providence Bruins tickets, you MUST be a Macaroni Kid Cranston/Kent subscriber. If you are not you can go here to subscribe for our free weekly newsletter. It only takes a minute!
For your first entry: Comment below and tell me your favorite sport
For an extra entry: Post the ...
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
Ticket WINNER and Discount Code!
The Monster Jam ticket WINNER is: Teri Leduc
Congrats! You will be contacted by email with details!
Monster Jam is coming to Providence from Febuary 24th - 26th
Welcome to Monster Jam, an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam Monster Trucks! These twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over OR smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful ...
Saturday, February 18 - American Girl Tea Party
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, WarwickWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Open to girls ages 6 and up.How: Sign up in the Children's Department.Cost: FREEFor more info: 401-826-8885
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Tuesday, February 21 - Chocolate Fest - CPL Hall
Where: Cranston Public Library - William Hall BranchWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 9 +How: Please register 781-2450Cost: FREEFor more info: Call Megan Weeden 781-2450
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Wednesday, February 22 - There's a LLAMA in the LIBRARY! - WWPL
Where: West Warwick Public LibraryWhen: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMWho: For Families with children of all ages!How: Just show upCost: FREE
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Wednesday, February 22 - Magic Show - Grades K - 3 -WPL
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program RoomWhen: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PMWho: For families with kids ages 3 and up!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 401-739-5440 ext. 6
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Thursday, February 16 - Free Craft at Learn All About It
Where: Learn All About It 300 Quaker Lane, WarwickWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: All Ages!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.learnallaboutittoys.com or 401-921-5951
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Thursday, February 16 - Dinosaurs
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, WarwickWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Kids!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 826-8885
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Thursday, February 16 - Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5 - WPL
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program RoomWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Children 3 - 5How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 401-739-5440 ext. 6
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Thursday, February 16 - Book Babies - CPL Hall
Where: Cranston Public Library - William Hall BranchWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Babies - 2 year olds and their caregiversHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Call Megan Weeden 781-2450
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Thursday, February 16 - Chill Out Thursdays - CPL Hall
Where: Cranston Public Library - William Hall BranchWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 9 - 16How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Call Megan Weeden 781-2450
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Friday, February 17 - Free Craft at Learn All About It
Where: Learn All About It 300 Quaker Lane, WarwickWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: All Ages!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.learnallaboutittoys.com or 401-921-5951
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Friday, February 17 - Free Craft at Learn All About It
Where: Learn All About It 300 Quaker Lane, WarwickWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PMWho: All Ages!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.learnallaboutittoys.com or 401-921-5951
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Saturday, February 18 - Little Yoga
Where: Loved Again - 909 Warwick Ave, WarwickWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Children ages 3 - 10How: Pre-register or just show upCost: $16/class or $75/5 classes and it comes with a $5 store credit.For more info: http://www.LovedAgainRI.com
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Saturday, February 18 - Children's Yoga Class - Kite Tails
Where: 6320 Post Road, North KingstownWhen: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMWho: Class is for ages 3-6How: Register or just show up!Cost: $2 per class (plus admission)For more info: http://www.kitetailsplaycenter.com/
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Saturday, February 18 - My Little Log Cabin
Where: Lakeshore Learning - Marshall's Plaza 1400 Oaklawn AveWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Kids!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 463-8800
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Saturday, February 18 - Celebrate The Junior League with the PC Friars!
Where: Dunkin' Donuts CenterWhen: 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Purchase tickets ($15 for lower level - a $20 value!) by accessing this link and entering promo code JUNIORLEAGUECost: Enjoy discounted tickets ($15 for lower level - a $20 value!) by accessing this link and entering promo code JUNIORLEAGUEFor more info: Visit www.jlri.org for details, or check out our Facebook events page at Junior League Facebook Events
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Monday, February 20 - Ezra Keats Storytime
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, WarwickWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Everyone!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 826-8885
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Tuesday, February 21 through Wednesday, February 22 - Play Gym at Dream Big Gymnastics
Where: 41 Comstock Parkway, CranstonWhen: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Kids up to age 5How: Just show upCost: $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, February 21 - Babies and Books - WPL
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program RoomWhen: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Birth to 2 years old.How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 401-739-5440 ext. 6
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Tuesday, February 21 - Hooray for Seuss! - Coventry
Where: Coventry Public LibraryWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Children ages 4 and upHow: Registration required at the library or by phone (822-9102). Space is limited.Cost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 21 - Teddybear Picnic
Where: Barnes & Noble - Warwick Centre, 1350-B Bald Hill Rd, WarwickWhen: 10:30 AMWho: Everyone!How: Just show upCost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 21 - Storytime at Showcase Cinema de Lux
Where: Patriot Place Storytime is at Showcase Cinema de Lux
2 Patriot Place, Foxborough MAWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Kids!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: http://www.patriot-place.com/cinemadelux.aspx#events
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Tuesday, February 21 - Free Craft at Learn All About It
Where: Learn All About It 300 Quaker Lane, WarwickWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PMWho: All Ages!How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.learnallaboutittoys.com or 401-921-5951
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Tuesday, February 21 - Hot Chocolate Buffet! - CPL Auburn
Where: Cranston Public Library - Auburn BranchWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: All ages welcome!How: Registration Required 781-6116Cost: FREEFor more info: 781-6116
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Tuesday, February 21 - Wild Wolves Presentation - WWPL
Where: West Warwick Public LibraryWhen: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: Grades K- 4How: Just show upCost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 21 - Bedtime Stories - WPL
Where: Warwick Public Library - Children's Program RoomWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: Children ages 3 - 8How: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 739-5440 ext 4
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Wednesday, February 22 - Book Babies - CPL Central
Where: Cranston Public Library - Central BranchWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Babies - 2 1/2 year olds and their caregiversHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 401-943-9080 x 5
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Wednesday, February 22 - Bingo for books! For grades K-3- CPL Auburn
Where: Cranston Public Library - Auburn BranchWhen: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWho: Children in Kindergarten to grade 3How: Just stop byCost: FREEFor more info: 781-6116
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Wednesday, February 22 - Drop-In Craft: Make a Melting Snowman - CPL Knightsville
Where: Cranston Public Library - Knightsville BranchWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: All agesHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 401-942-2504
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Wednesday, February 22 - Chocolate Fest - CPL Hall
Where: Cranston Public Library - William Hall BranchWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Ages 6 +How: Just drop inCost: FREEFor more info: Call Megan Weeden 781-2450
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Wednesday, February 22 - Bingo for books! For grades 4 and up - CPL Auburn
Where: Cranston Public Library - Auburn BranchWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Children in grades 4 and upHow: Just stop byCost: FREEFor more info: 781-6116
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Wednesday, February 22 - Evening Storytimes - Coventry
Where: Coventry Public LibraryWhen: 6:30 PMWho: Children 3 - 8 years oldHow: Just Show UpCost: FREE
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Tuesday, February 21 - Teen Movie Event: Juno
Where: Warwick Public LibraryWhen: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: 739-5440 wplteenspace@gmail.com
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Thursday, February 23 - MUSIC PERFORMANCE with JAMIE BARRETT
Where: Learn All About It 300 Quaker Lane, WarwickWhen: 10:30 AMWho: EveryoneHow: This is a free event but please call, email, or stop in to sign up!Cost: FREEFor more info: www.learnallaboutittoys.com or 401-921-5951
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Friday, February 24 - Musical Mardi Gras Celebration! - Kite Tails
Where: 6320 Post Road, North KingstownWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: Everyone!How: Please register on-line so we can have enough food for everyone!Cost: $15/child, $25/2 children, $30/family max.For more info: http://www.kitetailsplaycenter.com/
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Saturday, February 25 - Lowes Build & Grow
Where: All Lowe's StoresWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Recommended for Grades 1 - 5How: Register online hereCost: FREEFor more info: https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx or call your local Lowe's store
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Tuesday, February 28 - MOPS (Mother's Of Preschoolers)
Where: Christian Hill Community Church - 56 Tiogue Ave, West WarwickWhen: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Any mother with newborn - kindergarten age kid(s)How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: If you have any questions, you can contact Jenna at volleyball1017@aol.com or 401-263-2031.
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Friday, March 30 - "TWO" High Energy Juggling
Where: Park View Middle School (located near Roger Williams Park)When: 7:00 PMWho: Everyone! This evening event at Park View will be open to the public.How: Tickets will be sold at the door but are available ahead of time by contacting cbpto2010@gmail.com.Cost: Admission $5.00 - ages 3 and under - free
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Kings Cake
Quick and Easy Recipe!
Brought to the Gulf states area by colonists from France and Spain, Kings Cake is associated with Carnival or Mardi Gras!
King cake parties in New Orleans are documented back to the eighteenth century and the cakes come in a number of styles. The most simple is the recipe listed below. Cajun Kings Cakes are traditionally deep-fat-fried like a doughnut with filling!
It is customary to bake a small trinket in the cake and cut it into 2 inch slices. The person who receives the trinket receives various privileges!
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New Orleans Jambalaya
While this traditional New Orleans dish may be too spicy for younger kids, it is a favorite in our household.
New Orleans Jambalaya
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 12 ounces andouille chicken sausage, sliced (can substitute smoked turkey sausage)
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water ...
Mardi Gras Masks
Made out of Duct Tape!
My daughter and I attended a festival quite a few months ago, where they were doing crafts with duct tape. I, at the time, had never made anything with duct tape, so we nervously sat down and made a fabulous crown using only duct tape.
Ever since, I have found that you can make just about anything with duct tape. Today, we are making Duct Tape Masks for Mardi Gras.
Material:
- Duct Tape (in different colors). We used purple and green, since Mardi Gras colors are purple, green, and gold ...
What is My Macaroni?
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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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