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Vista Ridge Mall Soft Play Area

January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Vista Ridge Mall

Old Town Lewisville Playtown will entertain young children with its soft sculptured foam fire engine slide, feed mill with floor sensors that play animal sounds, a stethoscope balance beam, and much more. Open during mall hours; closes daily at 3:00 p.m. for a light mid-day cleaning for approximately 30 minutes. Lower Level between JCPenney and Dillard's www.vistaridgemall.com/Dining-Entertainment... For other events taking place at Vista Ridge Mall, visit our Online Calendar. For more indoor play areas, visit: … [Read more...]

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Bass Pro Grapevine

January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bass Pro Grapevine

With over 200,000 sf, there’s always something new to discover.  Bass Pro has a number of museum quality stuffed animal displays (longhorn, bear, moose, etc.), along with a large aquarium tank with a small waterfall. Bass Pro Grapevine 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine (972) 724-2018 or www.basspro.com Cost:  Free Weekly activities: Live fish feedings Wednesdays at 12:30pm Aunt Mikki’s Kid Fish Saturdays at 11:00am For other events taking place at Bass Pro Grapevine, visit our Online Calendar. For more indoor play areas, … [Read more...]

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CPR & 1st Aid Classes Highland Village

January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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The Highland Village Fire Department conducts monthly CPR and 1st Aid training classes for our residents and those in the neighboring communities. All classes are taught by the Highland Village firefighters who are certified by the American Heart Association as instructors. These courses are American Heart Association based modules designed to educate all ages in the proper method of assisting someone in cardiac arrest. This CPR course covers CPR for infant, child and adult with an overview of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). The … [Read more...]

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Fish Feeding at Bass Pro Grapevine

December 12, 2011 by 1 Comment
Bass Pro Grapevine

Come view a live fish feeding in the main aquarium at 12:30 each Wednesday. While you're there, Bass Pro is a great place to explore with your kids. With over 200,000 sf, there's always something new to discover. They have a number of museum quality stuffed animal displays (longhorn, bear, moose, etc.), along with a large aquarium tank with a small waterfall. Free. Wednesdays, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Bass Pro Grapevine2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051Website(972) 724-2018Cost:  Free … [Read more...]

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CPR Course in Flower Mound

December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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The American Heart Association CPR course is available once a month on Saturdays. The cost of the course is $30, which covers all materials. The classes are held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and are limited to 12 people. Participants will receive a completion card documenting successful completion of the course. Register and pay for the class in advance at the Central Fire Station during normal business hours. The course covers adult CPR with some review of child and infant. Saturday, December 10, 2011 , 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fire Station #2 (West … [Read more...]

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Misc. Fun at Home

November 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Family Game Night Enjoy classics like Chutes and Ladders, Yatzee, Battleship, and Monopoly.  There are lots of versions of many classic games updated for "Juniors" or with character themes to attract fans of Sponge Bob, Pokemon and Princesses. More recent games include Blokus, Sequence, Phase 10, and a variety of Cranium games. Wii Famiy Game Night You and your kids may not be "board game people," but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy game night.  Wii offers lots of options, from traditional board games, to more athletic games … [Read more...]

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Educational Fun

November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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With these fun ideas, kids won't even realize they're learning! Make some Top 10 lists. Give the kids some topics: 10 things to do before the end of spring break; 10 things that make them happy; 10 things that make them grumpy. 10 favorite songs or books? Have them write them down or dictate them to you, then bind all the lists into a book. Write an Autobiography Have your kids write an autobiography.  A good place for them to start is with their first memories, moving forward in time.  Or, they can write … [Read more...]

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Holiday Mail for Heroes

November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Mail for Heroes

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are teaming up to send holiday cards to service men and women in the United States and around the world.  The public is asked to send holiday cards with their messages of thanks and cheer through December 10th.  The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veterans hospitals, and other locations through the holidays. Mail Cards to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD … [Read more...]

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Summer Fun Showcase at Flower Mound Library

November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summer Fun Showcase at Flower Mound Library

Flower Mound Library  Saturday, April 02, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound (972) 874-6200 or fmlibrary.net Cost: Free    Don’t miss this great opportunity to plan your family’s summer fun! Businesses and organizations in the Flower Mound area that offer summer camps, programs, or activities to Flower Mound residents will be on hand to distribute information and take registration. For more information, call 972.874.6200. … [Read more...]

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“Lights Out” Dallas Zoo Sleepover!

March 18, 2010 by 1 Comment

Reserve Dates NOW The Dallas Zoo 650 S RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas http://www.dallaszooed.com/kidcamps/overnights.html Cost: $45 per participant Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Dallas Zoo "Lights Out" overnight experience! You’ll experience the fascinating world of animals through activities, special talks, and tours of the zoo at night. Overnights are available Friday and Saturday nights to groups of 15-75 people, ages 7-13 years. Smaller groups of 4-14 people may … [Read more...]

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