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Happy Holidays from MKVB
MKVB would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
ps. We will not be publishing a newsletter next week but we be back January 6, 2011!
Reasonable Resolutions for Your Children
Helping your child create New Year's Resolutions is the beginning of teaching your child the importance of setting goals. Goal setting is an important skill your child can take all the way in to adulthood. The following New Year tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Preschoolers
I will clean up my toys.
I will brush my teeth twice a day, and wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
I won’t tease dogs – even friendly ones. I will avoid being bitten by ...
Preschoolers
I will clean up my toys.
I will brush my teeth twice a day, and wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating.
I won’t tease dogs – even friendly ones. I will avoid being bitten by ...
The Celebration of Kwanzaa
After doing a bit more reading on Kwanzaa, I realized that "The Severn Principles of Kwanzaa" are very much in tune with what we are striving to do with Macaroni Kid! If you are not already familiar with the African celebration, below is a brief history to share with your friends and family that can help cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the richness of African American culture! Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday celebrated mainly in the US for the week between 26th December and 1st January each year. The ...
What Shall We Give The Children?
What Shall We Give The Children
What shall we give the children?
Christmas is almost here.
Toys and games and playthings
As we do every year?
Yes, for the magic of toyland
Is the part of the Yuletide love
To gladden the hearts of childhood
But I shall give something more.
I shall give them more patience,
A more sympathetic ear,
A little more time for laughter,
Or tenderly dry a tear.
I shall take time to teach them
The joy of doing some task.
I'll try to find ...
Wednesday, December 22 through Sunday, January 2 - The Lion King
Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Let your imagination run wild at the Tony Award®-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.”
Where: Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23510When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PMWho: Open to the publicHow: www.ticketmaster.comCost: Varies; check ticketmaster.com for more informationFor more info: Recommended for children 6 years and older
December 22nd through December 29th
Wednesday, December 22 through Monday, January 3 - Winter Wonderland at Hunt Club Farm
Come experience our Winter Wonderland Christmas Barn decorated as "A Magical Forest Toyland" of animals and elves preparing for the holidays! Walk through thousands of sparkling lights and watch a hundred animations come to life. Visitors will be delighted by Hunt Club Farm's Sparkling Petting Farm Light Displays and Children's Maze, Live animal nativity, and huge old-fashioned Bonfire for roasting Marshmallows. This is where you can make memories to last a lifetime, and become a family tradition.
Where: Hunt Club Farm London Bridge Rd, 23456When: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMWho: Open to the publicHow: www.huntclubfarm.comCost: $6 per personFor more info: Brunch with Santa on Saturday December 11 from 9-11am. Cost is $12
Thursday, December 23 through Thursday, December 23 - Toddler Trek Thursday
oin us for Toddler Trek Thursdays, an outdoor exploration session for early learners and their parents. Every Thursday, take an easy 30-minute stroll along the Nature Trail to discover a new animal, color, or shape through fun outdoor activities.
Where: This program meets in the Marsh Pavilion and will take place inside during inclement weather. Virginia Aquarium- 717 General Booth Blvd 23451When: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the publicCost: Free with paid admission, free to members
Friday, December 24 through Monday, January 3 - McDonalds' Holiday Lights at the Beach
It’s the only time of the year that cars get to drive right on the boardwalk - for over 30 blocks! 30,000 vehicles a year make the trek through this holiday wonderland. This “Fanta-Sea” of lights is sure to dazzle and amaze holiday travelers visiting Virginia Beach. Hotels create special packages that include free tickets to the light show. New displays are added each year so it’s never the same show twice!
Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront. starting at 2nd Street and going to 34th StWhen: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM (open until 11:00PM Fri & Sat)Who: Open to the publicCost: Combo Tickets (Virginia Beach Holiday Lights and Norfolk Garden of Lights, Combo Tickets must be purchased at the Holiday Lights or Garden of Lights box office): $20, Mon-Thurs: $10,Fri-Sun: $15, Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day): $15, Limos: $20, Buses: $45 (We accept Company checks for buses ONLY) Mini, Senior, Parks & Rec Buses: $25For more info: To celebrate the 2010 Grand Opening of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, presented by nTelos Wireless, all cars will be admitted Friday-Sunday, November 19-21, for $5. This special offer will only be made during opening weekend!
Saturday, December 25 through Monday, January 3 - MacArthur on Ice
The 7,200-square-foot ice rink, on the corner of Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street, is the area’s largest public outdoor skating rink. The rink will be open from Nov. 20, 2010, through Jan. 17, 2011. The skating rink will include a large ice skate selection, including double runners for toddlers and up to size 16 adult; a mini-rink for toddlers; a private party area with picnic table seating for up to 60 people; birthday party packages, ice carving demonstrations and lots more special events.
Where: The ice skating rink is located just outside MacArthur Center, at the corner of Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street.When: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (6:00PM closing on Sundays)Who: Open to the publicCost: Ticket price: $10 per person for two hours of skating (includes skate rental)
Military personnel and their families: $8 per person (must show valid military ID to receive discount)
Wednesday, December 29 through Wednesday, December 29 - Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join us at Lynnhaven Mall for our regular weekly storytime. A fun craft is included!
Where: Barnes & Noble Lynnhaven 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23452When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWho: Open to the publicHow: Store phone number: 757-340-4055Cost: free
"Know Where To Go"
Events for Macaroni Parents courtesy of vbnightlife.com
Vbnightlife.com promotes nightlife entertainment events in Virginia Beach, including fundraisers, bands and DJs, club events, cultural events and more. Through a free membership, members receive a weekly "Weekend Update" e-newsletter that features all the events taking place in the upcoming weekend that adults would enjoy.
Every week, vbnightlife.com will be sharing with Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach their top picks for the upcoming weekend.
Below are this weekend's vbnightlife.com TOP PICK events for adults:
Thursday night, we've got a present for all the local scene veterans ...
Macaroni Made
Holiday Card Craft
Santa Holiday CardUsing Your Child's Hand PrintEvery year one of our count down to Christmas activities is to make Holiday cards. This year we made these darling keepsake hand-print cards for family, friends, and teachers.What you Need:
- 8 1/2 x 11 Green and Red Construction Paper or Cardstock (Cardstock is sturdier)
- Googly Eyes
- Tempura Paint: White, Red, Pink (mix white and red to make the pink)
- Black Sharpie
- Kids Hands!
- Fold Green paper in Half to make a card
- Put White paint ...
Macaroni Review
Happy New Years Everywhere
How do you celebrate the New Year? Do you . . .
Sing "Auld Lang Syne" and watch fireworks with your family?
Eat twelve grapes at midnight and count to twelve as fast as you can?
Arlene Erlbach has collected New Year customs from all over the world -- twenty countries in all, including Japan, Israel, Greece, Chile and more. For each country she gives a brief, basic description of some of the traditions and their backgrounds. There are maps, pronunciation guides, and the date -- or dates! -- the New Year is celebrated. Erlbach also ...
Sing "Auld Lang Syne" and watch fireworks with your family?
Eat twelve grapes at midnight and count to twelve as fast as you can?
Arlene Erlbach has collected New Year customs from all over the world -- twenty countries in all, including Japan, Israel, Greece, Chile and more. For each country she gives a brief, basic description of some of the traditions and their backgrounds. There are maps, pronunciation guides, and the date -- or dates! -- the New Year is celebrated. Erlbach also ...
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