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August 2008 - Back to School Edition

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AMF Bowling Centers Inc.
AMF Bowling Centers Inc.
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Youth Leagues and Clubs
SpongeBob SquarePants Is Back at AMF! Everyone's favorite ocean sponge is included and so is Dora the Explorer in the New Nickelodeon Bowling Club this fall. Choose from 2 great packages: you can get a tee shirt with a real bowling pin and award, or you can get an exclusive SpongeBob or Dora character bowling ball and bag. Bring your best pals and sign up TODAY! Ask your AMF staff for all the club details.

Boy Scouts of America - Denver Area Council
Boy Scouts of America - Denver Area Council
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Fall Family Join Night -- Join Your Friends in Scouting!

All Denver Metro Elementary Schools will host a Cub Scout Information Registration Night.

When: Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Who: 1st - 5th Grade Boys
Where: Your Local Elementary School

For more information call the Denver Area Council, Boy Scouts of America at 303-455-5522 or visit www.denverboyscouts.org

Just Between Friends -Denver
Just Between Friends -Denver
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Denver's largest seasonal kids' gear and clothing sale. Find all seasons of clothing at our huge Back-To-School event August 9-10. Located at the Hellenic Community Center at 4610 E. Alameda 80246. Saturday, 9a-5p with $2 admission and sunday, 2p-430p for the half price sale. Name brand clothing for newborn-teen, maternity, strollers, swings, high chairs, cribs, toys, books, movies, bedding, shoes and more...at 50-90% off of retail. August 9-10, with a private sale August 8 for volunteers, consignors, teachers and first time parents. Join the mailing list at www.jbfsale.com/denver

Sunstone Yoga
Sunstone Yoga
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Kids back in school - time to renew your health and fitness at Sunstone Yoga!
Sunstone Yoga is a wonderful environment for the whole family to experience the many benefits of yoga. We offer a wide variety of classes for both kids and adults! Your child can take a one hour yoga class after school and learn balance, flexibility, and focus while you enjoy an adult class in the next room. Come and experience the fitness and tranquility that yoga can bring to the whole family!



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Brain Workout Center
Brain Workout Center
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STOP GUESSING!! Bring us your son or daughter on Saturday — you'll find the next one on our website—for testing and then you’ll KNOW why he/she is not measuring up in school! You can see for yourself whether Johnny is "just lazy" or Janie is "dyslexic." We think either likelihood is low. Some kids learn differently, in ways not valued by schools. Some have physiological impediments to learning. We can show your kids how to be winners in academics! Call 303-691-0882 or visit www.brainworkoutcenter.com .

Colorado Virtual Academy
Colorado Virtual Academy
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Discover what your children have in them.
The Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) and K12 ignite all kinds of minds to bring learning and possibility alive. With flexible, individualized K12 program and rich, engaging content, this online pubic school lets kids in grades K-11 find the pace and learning style that work best for them, at no cost. Call 866-339-6816 or visit www.K12.com/cova. To learn more about K12 and online public schooling, visit www.K12.com/co1.

Connections Academy
Connections Academy
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Connections Academy is an accredited online public school offering a unique learning experience for elementary, middle and high school students. Our tuition-free program combines the accountability of public school, the innovation of online learning and the supportive environment of homeschooling.

Denver International School
Denver International School
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At Denver International School we provide our students with an exceptional education combining multi-cultural experiences with internationally recognized curricula taught by native speaking teachers. Our goal is to offer a unique learning opportunity in Denver, presenting intensive language immersion (French, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish) as “your child’s gateway to the world.”

Douglas County School District Online Education
Douglas County School District Online Education
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In an effort to continue to meet the needs of 21st century learners, Douglas County School District is collaborating with the Jones Knowledge Group to create a rich online environment that engages and retains all levels of learners. As a pioneer in online learning, Jones Knowledge has the expertise and history in online learning that Douglas County School District is seeking to realize success. With a shared commitment to quality, accessibility and learner engagement, DCSD and Jones Knowledge forged a symbiotic alliance in building and deploying a solution that will meet the standards for 21st century learning. Well-designed online courses have the power to make learning dynamic and authentic by pulling together the best resources from the web, classroom practice, and new creation. This fall we will launch our K-12 online educational options with complete offerings for grades K-10. We will continue to expand preparing for our first graduating class in the spring of 2011.

EZSchoolSupplies LLC
EZSchoolSupplies LLC
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EZSchoolSupplies.com is known nationally for their innovative approach to bringing internet shopping for school supplies into the homes of parents. Thousands of parents each year save 10% on their purchase of brand named school supplies and have them delivered directly to their homes. Parents can choose from over 26,000 items and receive the exact school supplies requested and required by teachers and the schools. EZSchoolSupplies.com is the intelligent alternative to the “Scavenger-Hunt” that requires trips to numerous stores. With the price of gas increasing daily this convenient way of shopping for school supplies can’t be beat! Please use this coupon code “coloradokids.com” to receive 10% off of your next purchase at EZSchoolSupplies.com.

Iliff Preschool
Iliff Preschool
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Proud to be picked by Barry's Best in 5280, this is one of Denver's premier preschools since 1963! Professional staff members design creative and safe environments where children ages 1 to 14 explore, have fun, and make friends. Eight age appropriate outdoor playgrounds are unique to the Denver area and the DC7 airplane converted into a kindergarten classroom has been nationally recognized. Children over 3 love the enrichment classes in foreign language, dance, and drama in addition to their literacy-rich classroom environments. Security is provided by an electronic entrance.

Kaplan Academy of Colorado
Kaplan Academy of Colorado
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Kaplan Academy of Colorado provides a tuition-free online education alternative for Colorado high school students. From students seeking greater curriculum offerings to those who face scheduling issues, work, travel or other conflicts with attending traditional high school, KACO has solutions that let you Learn Outside the Box.

Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
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Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver, serves gifted and talented children preschool through eighth grade (ages three to fourteen). Ricks Center designs and implements thematic curricula that provides in-depth, integrated topic studies and individualized learning in multi-aged classrooms.

Tutoring Club
Tutoring Club
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When children struggle in school, the frustration can seem overwhelming. You can blame your child, blame yourself or blame the system, or you can
call Tutoring Club. Tutoring Club knows all students have the potential to succeed. More importantly, Tutoring Club guarantees to make it happen. Tutoring Club GUARANTEES to improve academic performance in LESS TIME and at
a LOWER COST than any other program.
MAKE THE CALL THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. 303-651-0800

 

CHILDCARE & AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Aurora Christian Learning Center
Aurora Christian Learning Center
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With over 10,000 square feet of space (including a gymnasium) and four playgrounds, ACLC is an academically focused, developmentally appropriate learning center that meets the needs of most parents who need childcare. Program options are available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years as well as kindergarten and school-age programs for kids up to 16 years

Denver Firefighters Museum
Denver Firefighters Museum
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A tour of the Denver Firefighters Museum tells the story of firefighting in Denver, past and present. The Museum is located in Denver Fire Station 1, built in 1909. Come and learn about the equipment firefighters use, how horses and dogs help fight fires and visit hands-on activity stations.

KidsTown Drop-In Child Care Center
KidsTown Drop-In Child Care Center
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KidsTown is not your typical child care; it's your resource to babysitting every day, anytime! KidsTown is open during the Days, Evenings and late on Weekends and you never need a reservation. Our 6 locations are a convenient and fun child care solution when parents need to run errands, go to the doctor, get their hair cut, do their grocery or just need time for themselves. www.kidstowncenters.com. Locations:
Parker, Smoky Hill, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Broomfield, Ft. Collins.

Little People's Landing
Little People's Landing
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We believe that going to a child care center should be an enjoyable experience as well as an educational one. To that end we have designed playgrounds that have the safety of the children at the forefront of our design as well as apparatus and play areas that exercise large and small muscle groups, enhance hand-eye coordination, fine tune motor skills, provide for both individual and group activities and provide "quiet" areas where the child who enjoys reading or story-telling can relax.

Mother's Helpers
Mother's Helpers
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With Mother's Helpers, a great sitter is always just a phone call away. Whether you need a day off, a night out, or a weekend away, we're here for all of your childcare needs. Our sitters are carefully screened, engaging adults who provide their own transportation to and from your home. No booking fees. No hassles. It's easier with Mother's Helpers.

Noah's Ark Learning Center
Noah's Ark Learning Center
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All the personal, loving care you expect in a Christian atmosphere. We have “hands-on” activities to develop readiness skills. Our state-of-the-art facility includes an entry security system. Our cook prepares nutritious meals. Our director is a Love and Logic facilitator. Teachers’ length of service here averages 11 years.

Outward Bound Wilderness
Outward Bound Wilderness
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Outward Bound Wilderness is a national nonprofit organization, offering over 500, adventure-based, wilderness courses – year round. We serve adults, teens and youth (ages 12+) in locations across the United States – Maine, Florida, Minnesota, Colorado, Utah, Washington, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Texas as well as Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and South America.

Qualistar Early Learning
Qualistar Early Learning
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We are a non-profit organization that helps parents find quality child care, while also working with child care providers to improve the quality of their program. Our free referral services are designed for parents with children ages 0 – 5, and those seeking part-time, full-time, and after/before school care. We offer an enhanced referral service specifically for parents who have children with special needs. Visit www.qualistar.org and click on “Find Child Care” or call 1-877-338-CARE.

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
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The YMCA offers sports that teach values and life long skills of cooperation, team building and leadership. From basketball, baseball, soccer, flag football, volleyball and more. Visit our website www.DenverYMCA.org for a list of the areas where we offer youth sports programs.



BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Aurora Library, Recreation & Cultural Services
Aurora Library, Recreation & Cultural Services
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Year-round classes and programs for youth and adults in sports, aquatics, gymnastics, music, summer camps, dance, art, pottery, drama, fitness, cooking, preschool, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, crafts and more. Birthday parties. Aurora History Museum. Aurora Fox Arts Center. Seven library locations. Annual family festivals such as KidSpree.

EZSchoolSupplies LLC
EZSchoolSupplies LLC
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EZSchoolSupplies.com is known nationally for their innovative approach to bringing internet shopping for school supplies into the homes of parents. Thousands of parents each year save 10% on their purchase of brand named school supplies and have them delivered directly to their homes. Parents can choose from over 26,000 items and receive the exact school supplies requested and required by teachers and the schools. EZSchoolSupplies.com is the intelligent alternative to the “Scavenger-Hunt” that requires trips to numerous stores. With the price of gas increasing daily this convenient way of shopping for school supplies can’t be beat! Please use this coupon code “coloradokids.com” to receive 10% off of your next purchase at EZSchoolSupplies.com.

Guys & Dolls Furniture
Guys & Dolls Furniture
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Come see our 50,000 sq.ft. showroom full of the best selection of Baby and Children’s Furniture in Colorado. Guys & Dolls is family owned and operated since 1953. Furniture from Cribs to College and Beyond in all price ranges. Guys & Dolls even delivers and assembles the furniture for you.

My Art Workshop
My Art Workshop
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My Art Workshop is a drop-in arts and crafts creativity center for kids. Children of all ages can paint and decorate woodwork, tie-dye or fabric paint clothing and accessories, do sand art, spin paint, create jewelry, paint pottery, create mosaics and stepping stones, and more. My Art Workshop also hosts birthday parties, field trips (up to 150 people!), Parents' Night Out, spring break and summer camps and offers ongoing preschool and after school classes.

NORTHERN COLORADO

Children's Workshop at Sunview
Children's Workshop at Sunview
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The Children's Workshop located on Sunview Drive, is a special place just for the young at heart! Nestled in North Loveland, our new state-of-the-art facility is filled with an abundance of educational opportunities for children, ages one through twelve.

Fire It Up Ceramics
Fire It Up Ceramics
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Fire It Up Ceramics is a paint your own pottery studio in Loveland, CO. In addition to standard ceramics we have a party room, clay, pottery throwing, specialty glazes, your picture on pottery, classes, and pottery to go. We do not charge studio or sitting fees. No reservations are required.

Harmony Kids
Harmony Kids
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We're a great store in Fort Collins, Colorado, selling "as good as new" children's clothes sized 0-16, quality books and toys, baby equipment, and furniture. An excellent collection of maternity clothes is also part of our store.

Lexidoodles Unique Clothes for Children
Lexidoodles Unique Clothes for Children
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Welcome to Lexidoodles where you will find unique children's clothing for infants, toddlers, and young girls and boys. We carry exciting high-end children's clothing and baby couture from designers such as Attitude Pie, Beary Basics, My Vintage Baby & Leopard Daisy, Lipstick, and LeTop to name a few. To top off any outfit or to give as gifts, you can also find fancy embellished socks, along with stylish hair bows and other accessories.

Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies
Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies
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We provide individualized and compassionate oral health care for children in a comfortable, fun, and child friendly environment and to create positive dental experiences that establish the foundation for a lifetime of excellent oral healthcare.

Puppets For Hire
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Puppet entertainment for all ages. We do birthday parties, childcare, library entertainment and much more! Call for information.

The ToothZone Network
The ToothZone Network
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Our goal is to make it fun for kids to go to the dentist while providing the absolute best dental care and dental education for you and your child. Our facility features McDonalds“ style two story” climbing tubes, a toddler play area, full size video arcade, spacious waiting area for parents and a very kid friendly treatment area. Add to that, our experienced staff is specially trained to give you and your child the best dental experience possible.


LAST MINUTE SUMMER FUN

Elitch Gardens
Elitch Gardens
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Elitch Gardens Theme Park has remained a beloved part of Denver's rich history for 118 years providing something for the whole family. NEW! The Summer Concert Series takes the stage Saturday nights this summer. Includes acts like Smash Mouth and Billy Ray Cyrus. NEW! Challenge your family to a frightfully fun shootout in the new interactive family ride, Ghost Blasters! Guest will make their way through a haunted mansion using a Boo-Blaster to extinguish ghosts along the way.

Water World
Water World
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America's largest family waterpark features over 40 attractions on 67 beautifully landscaped acres, including two giant wave pools, white-water rapids, speed slides, Voyage to the Center of the Earth, Lost River of the Pharaohs, Storm, Revolution, TurboRacer, Wally World for tots and the Big Top, specially for young families, opening this summer. Located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver, parking is always free and picnics are welcome. Visit our website for operating schedules, general information and special group and birthday packages. For more info: 303 427-SURF or www.waterworldcolorado.com
Water World will be open weekends only from August 19 through September 1.

Dave & Busters Denver
Dave & Busters Denver
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Food, Fun & Games all under one roof! Use your Powercard in the Million Dollar Midway for our interactive entertainment attractions: virtual reality, state-of the-art simulators, traditional carnival-style amusements and games of skill. Dave & Buster’s--there's no place quite like it!

Mr. Biggs Family Fun Center
Mr. Biggs Family Fun Center
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Beat the heat every summer with Mr. Biggs! Mr. Biggs is the perfect temperature and the coolest place with great attractions like 40 lanes of bowling, laser tag, the twister, skating, bumper cars, miniature golf, a 3 story foam factory and 2 large inflatables! You can't go wrong being inside this summer!

Paradise Playground
Paradise Playground
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Paradise Playground is an indoor family fun center that features two large rooms filled with attractions for both young and old, bring the whole family. Play Until you drop, then sit back with a snack at our concession/observation deck. Schedule a party or just drop in for open play time. We have open parties and private parties available.

Golden Bowl
Golden Bowl
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Bowling alley in Golden, Colorado. www.goldenbowl300club.com

Cheyenne Fencing Society
Cheyenne Fencing Society
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Designed for Fun! Fencing is a unique activity that can provide great enjoyment for your child. Fencing helps develop increased endurance and improved agility as well as analytic reasoning. Moreover, fencing teaches a healthy attitude toward competition. In each bout, tournament, lesson or training session there is success. Success is performing an action slightly better than before or exhibiting more focus, more patience or more insight into a tactical situation. Success breeds success - and fencing provides an avenue for success and for fun! Also see: http://www.coloradofencing.com

If you are interested in fencing,running,shooting,swimming and riding see: http://www.uspentathlon.org/
Karate West
Karate West
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Karate West was established in Fort Collins in 1978 by Mr. Kim Yee. Since 1994 we have been in our current, custom-built location, at 3725 S. Mason Street, one block south of Horsetooth Road and one block west of College Ave.
We offer martial arts classes for ages 4 up, in a family-oriented, fun, yet disciplined environment. Our aim is to help our students develop into well-rounded martial artists, with expertise in the art, sport, tradition, and discipline of karate, finding balance in their lives, and respect for themselves and others.
Mother's Helpers
Mother's Helpers
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With Mother's Helpers, a great sitter is always just a phone call away. Whether you need a day off, a night out, or a weekend away, we're here for all of your childcare needs. Our sitters are carefully screened, engaging adults who provide their own transportation to and from your home. No booking fees. No hassles. It's easier with Mother's Helpers.


WESTERN COLORADO

Bananas Fun Park
Bananas Fun Park
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Looking for something fun for your kids this year? If it’s an end of the year party then bring the kids in for some May Madness! Three hours of go-karts, lazer tag, bumper boats, and the inflatable play land. Bananas Fun Park’s Corn Maze in the fall could be the answer. Hours of entertainment that challenges the child’s mind. Make your way through for the satisfaction of accomplishment, and the bragging rights! Visit www.bananasfunpark.com or call (970) 241-7529 for more information.

Glacier Ice Arena
Glacier Ice Arena
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Come and join the fun at the coolest place in Grand Junction. Skate and play in the snow in our state-of-the-art facility featuring fantastic lights and sounds for all to enjoy. We offer public skating, learn-to-skate classes, youth and adult hockey leagues, party packages, and DJ live weekends.

Museum of Western Colorado
Museum of Western Colorado
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The Museum of Western Colorado inspires people to experience and value our region through the collection and preservation of historical and fossil resources. The Dinosaur Journey, Cross Orchards Historic site, The Loyd Files Research Library and the Museum of the West provide learning opportunities for all ages.

Family Events
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Register for a chance to win tickets to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox!
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Grease
Aug. 8th - 10th
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RHYTHM ON THE RAILS Summer Concert Series

Through Sep. 11th
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Story Time
Every Thurs 10:30 am
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Free Fencing Class
Aug. 9, 16
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Story Time in the Gardens

Through Sept. 22
10-11 a.m.
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Flatirons Climb
Aug. 9, 10, 15, 16

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Mighty Machines
August 9

Rabbit vs. Chicken
Campaign '08

Aug. 18th - 30th

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Just Between Friends Back-To School GO GREEN sale

Aug. 9th - 10th
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Kids Festival at Elitch Gardens
Aug. 9th - 10th
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Back to School Train
Aug. 9th - 10th

Political Whistle-Stop Campaign Train Steam Up Aug. 23rd - 24th

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Discover Nature
Aug. 11th - 15th
Jr. Sailing Regatta
Aug. 23rd

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CPR: S.A.L.T. (Save A Life Today)
Aug. 11th
Stages of Labor
Aug. 12th
Childbirth Education
Aug. 26th
and many more!
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Summer Concert
Aug. 15th - 16th
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Parent's Night Out
Aug. 22nd
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Festival on Main

Aug. 22nd


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