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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Revert to ReUsable in the Kitchen

January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Think Green

Taking Care of the Earth as a Family: In the Kitchen, Revert to “Re-Usable” Paper plates, napkins and plastic dinnerware waste the environment, increase bulk in trash, and kill trees. Real dishes, cloth napkins, and steel cutlery enhance the eating experience while reducing toxic trash and saving trees. For household cleaning, switching to green products such as recycled paper towels and biodegradable dish soap will ensure that you are not dumping toxic wastes into the water supply. Considering biodegradable paper products?  … [Read more...]

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CPR & 1st Aid Classes Highland Village

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CPR and First Aid HV

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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Valentines for Veterans 2012

January 13, 2012 By 1 Comment
Valentines for Veterans

Valentines for Veterans (and other military personnel) As we approach Valentine’s Day, let’s not forget the men and women who serve our country. Valentines can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like. If you’d like to participate, you can make as many or as few as you choose. Helpful Tips: Do not attach any candy or treats. Try not to use craft materials that can break away from your valentine.  They may be shipped anywhere in the world, and you want your cards to be as beautiful when they’re read as when they were … [Read more...]

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Using & Recycling Paper

January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recycling Paper

Taking Care of the Earth as a Family: Using & Recycling Paper It's strange... My grandmother grew up during the depression, and I can still remember her hoarding paper, never wanting to throw out a single unused scrap, saying it was wasteful. My mother still writes grocery lists and notes to herself on the back of envelopes and junk mail. My kids, on the other hand, draw a single line on a full 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper, and if it's not EXACTLY what they meant to do, they'll put it in the recycle pile. Recycling is good, but we … [Read more...]

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Grapevine CAC Preschool Playtime

December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Preschool Playtime at Grapevine CAC

Every Thursday morning the Community Activities Center gym will be opened for parents and their preschool children. The gym will be filled with all kinds of things to keep kids busy while having fun: bounce house, parachute, balls, toys, mats and more!  The perfect spot for the next rainy day or your next playgroup!  $1/child (parents free). Thursdays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Grapevine Community Activity Ctr. 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine (817) 410-3450 or www.gvpard.com Cost:  $1 for Children; Adults free   … [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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Classes for Siblings at Medical Center of Lewisville

December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sibling Classes

Siblings may experience feelings ranging form happiness to anger over the addition of a new baby to the family. The Sibling Class will help promote enthusiasm about the new baby, while allowing siblings to explore their feelings concerning the new family addition. This class is for parents and brothers and sisters to be (4 years or older.) Through video, various interactive activities, and a tour of the Obstetrical Unit, children will learn about becoming an older sibling and how to interact with a new baby. It is recommended that you … [Read more...]

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CPR Course in Flower Mound

December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CPR 125

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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