KIDZ DIGEST | Amarillo, TX | April 2010 by Kidz Digest

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APRIL 2010

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A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE PANHANDLE ASSESSMENT CENTER

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Tips for Spending Quality Time with Your Family Looking for some quality family bonding time? Family movie nights are the perfect solution for some serious family fun. Never had one? Well they are a little more structured than heading down to your local video store, sitting the kids in front of the television and popping in a DVD. The whole point here is to get the family together for a truly special night for the entire family. Why It’s Important: Today’s world is busy and everyone in your household has a hectic schedule. A pre-planned movie night can give your family something to look forward to at the end of a long week as well as being a great excuse to spend some well needed time together. Taking time to have a regular family movie night with your children, even if it is only once a month, can help you create fun memories you’re your kids. Think about it... you’re not only spending fun, quality time with them, but you are also creating a bonding and learning experience for everyone in the house. Make it a tradition that your kids will remember long into adulthood.

“Week of the Young Child” Sponsored by Panhandle Association for the Education of Young Children

Saturday, April 10, 2010 2:00-5:00pm Zoo-ba-lee at the Amarillo City Zoo East Parking Lot. We will provide a number of activities and information for children and families in the following areas:

Imaginative Play, Community Information, Gross Motor activities, Creative Art, Science, Story telling, Fine Motor, and Block Play Contact: Tommye Lou Jones ESC16 School Readiness 1601 S. Cleveland Amarillo, TX. 79102-4221 (806) 677-5365 • Fax (806) 677-5309 tommyelou.jones@esc16.net

Getting Started: Whatever movie you choose, make it an event in your household. Planning your movie night ahead of time can make a huge difference in how successful your movie night ends up. Try picking a night a week in advance and get everyone involved in the planning. Yup that’s right! Make sure that your kids contribute to planning the big night… It will make them feel even more excited to dim the lights. Picking The Movie: Picking the right movie for your entire family can be a the biggest challenge for the event. If you have young children and toddlers then your movie choices are going to be very different then if you have teens. If there is a wide range of ages in the household it can be a little more difficult to pick out a film for everyone but don’t worry there are tons of films out there. Of course only you can decide what is appropriate for your family given what ages your children are. Consider A Theme: Every once in a while consider creating a theme for your movie night... You can picks snacks and food that matches the theme of the movie! Food Ideas: Family movie food and snacks are a must have for your night in. Make sure that dinner is light and easy so everyone has room for some snacks when it’s time to put the movie in. If mom is not in the mood to cook… take-out is always an excellent option. Prior to pressing play prepare all of the food for your big night and get everything set up in the living room. Try getting the kids involved in every aspect including: picking the food, preparing and setting the food stations up. Set The Scene: Get everyone to pitch in and turn your living room into a dim room with plenty of comfy cushions on the floor. Throw in a couple of blankets and pillows and you are ready to go. Schedule An Intermission: It can be a long night and some little guys have little bladders! Half way through make sure you hit the pause button and give everyone a chance to fill up their glasses and take a potty break. Serving Amarillo Since 1999

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Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Library- 6801 W 45th Laugh ‘n Learn - Program for Parents and Babies (birth to three years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 10:00 & 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

Story Times 10:30am & 2:30pm East Branch Library- 2232 E 27th Family Nature Hike - Take a Leisurely one-half mile hike on the Pioneer Nature Trail and learn about the flora and fauna of the canyon. Trail is suitable for young children 2-3pm Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Children’s Story Time Easter Celebration 2pm Barnes & Noble- 2415 Soncy Road

Story Time - Flower Garden We will read a book and kids will paint a daisy flower ornament Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565 Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Laugh ‘n Learn - Program for Parents and Babies (birth to three years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 10:00 & 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

Story Times 10:30-11am East Library- 2232 E 27th Bird Walks and Talks - Learn about the various species of birds in the canyon. Bring Binoculars, No pets 9-10:30am • Palo Duro Canyon Super Baby Shower 12-3pm Learn about products for every mom’s Baby Registry, tips and ideas for planning a baby shower. And great savings & giveaways. • Babies R Us Children’s Storytime National Poetry Month 2:00pm Barnes & Noble- 2415 Soncy Road

Laugh ‘n Learn - Birth to three Years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Story Time 10:00am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Girlfriends Night - Learn about fused glass! We are making a 6” cross and a small pendant. Ages 16 and up. Snacks provided Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565

Laugh ‘n Learn - Birth to 3 Years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 10:00 & 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Story Time 10:00am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Girlfriends Night - Learn about fused glass! We are making a 6” cross and a small pendant. Ages 16 and up. Snacks provided Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565

Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Laugh ‘n Learn - Birth to three Years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

Story Time 10:00am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Laugh ‘n Learn - Birth to 3 Years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 10:00 & 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Story Time - Flower Garden We will read a book and kids will paint a daisy flower ornament Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle

Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Lunch with the Longhorns- Daily Biscuits and Gravy & feed the longhorns 1:30-2pm Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Laugh ‘n Learn - Program for Parents and Babies (birth to three years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

Screens and Scoring 3-4pm Open Gym 1-3pm Court Time 6205 SW 34th 806 681-0331

Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library 6801 W 45th

Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th After School Spectacular - Join us at NW Branch Library for a Tea Party. NW Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035

Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Create Mother’s Day Cards 7:00pm Barnes & Noble 2415 Soncy

Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094

Wee Wednesday For children 5 & Under only! 10am-Noon • Jump-n-Jive Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Story Time 10:30-11am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Kids Workshop - Kids will paint a vase with stamped hearts. Makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift. Ages 7 and up. Brush With Art 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565

Wee Wednesday For children 5 & Under only! 10am-Noon • Jump-n-Jive Story Time 10:00am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Story Time 10:30am-11:00am Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Kid’s Workshop - Kids will paint a vase with stamped hearts . Makes a perfect Mother’s Day Gift. Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565

Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Library- 6801 W 45th Pajama Time Story Time - Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00-7:30pm NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Basic Breastfeeding Workshop 6:30pm - Ready, set, pump! Get the scoop on breastfeeding and all the great products sure to make it easy to feed baby naturally. • Babies R Us.

Pajama Time Story Time Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00-7:30pm NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Library- 6801 W 45th

Pajama Time Story Time Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00-7:30pm NW Branch- 6100 W 9th Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Library- 6801 W 45th Buckle up and Boogie Car Seat Workshop - Rules of the road provided by Safe Kids Worldwide. Babies R us Barnes and Noble Scavenger Hunt Barnes & Noble 2415 Soncy

Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Pajama Time Story Time Dress in your PJ’s and come hear bedtime stories with us. 7:00-7:30pm NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

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Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Story Time 10:30-11:00am Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Wee Wednesday Open for Children 5 & Under only! 10am-Noon Jump-n-Jive

Story Time 10:00-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Story Time 10:30-11:00am Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Wee Wednesday Open for Children 5 & Under only! 10am-Noon Jump-n-Jive Free Throw Clinic 5-6pm Open Gym 6-8pm • Court Time 6205 SW 34th

Story Time 10am-10:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Laugh ‘n Learn - Program for Parents and Babies (birth to three years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

Story Time 10:0010:30am SW Branch Library- 6801 W 45th Laugh ‘n Learn - Birth to three Years old)! Join us for music, play, and picture books to introduce your child to life-long learning. 11:00am NW Branch- 6100 W 9th

Story Time East Branch Library 2232 E 27th, (806) 342-1589 Texas Outdoor Family Workshop Ever wanted to camp at a state park with your family? Enjoy a great overnight camping experience. Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Children’s Story Time Fancy Nancy Event 2pm Barnes & Noble 2415 Soncy Road

Story Time East Branch Library 2232 E 27th, (806) 342-1589 Night Hike - What can you see in the canyon at night? Find out on this hike on the Juniper Riverside Trail for sights and stories. 7:45pm Reservations required. Deadline April 22 Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227

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Early Childhood Intervention Texas Panhandle Mental Health Mental Retardation Serving Potter-Randall Counties

Serving Texas Families Who Have Babies & Toddlers Birth to 3 Years with Disabilities & Delays An Affilliate of Texas Early Childhood Intervention

“Happy Rooms For Happy Kids!” Artist Info: Lesley Ingham ~ I have always loved art. I have always loved creating, and I have always loved pretty things, but I had never experienced the kind of inspiration that I have now with my two precious children: Allison (3), and Kahlon (1 1/2). From the moment I knew I was expecting Alli, I began thinking of beautiful theme ideas for her nursery... and we ended up with a spring time type of theme, since her birthday is in April. Butterflies and bunnies in light pastels and sheer draperies is what I came up with. I beamed with joy each time I walked into her room! It turns out that her room matched her - light and blonde-headed, and pretty!

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Kidz Krafts Easter Bunny Difficulty: Easy • Age: 3 and up

This cute Easter bunny craft is easy to make. Use a foam ball and cotton balls for a fun bunny craft the kids will think is adorable. What you'll need: Cotton balls White chenille stem (pipe cleaner) Wiggle eyes Thin wire Cardboard Glue

Foam (polystyrene) egg Thicker pink chenille stem (pipe cleaner) Small pink pom-pom Wire cutters Scissors Fabric or lace

How to make it: Glue cotton balls on a foam egg for tail and feet. Bend white pipe cleaner around a thicker pink pipe cleaner for the ears. Stick a pair at the top of the egg. Add wiggle eyes, a small pink pom-pom nose and thin wire whiskers. Place on a cardboard circle with hole cut out for base of egg to rest in. The cardboard can be covered with fabric or lace. Tips: Tacky Glue is better for crafts than hot glue, which kids can easily get hurt using; it's thicker and tackier than white craft glue and dries quickly.

Easter Egg Design Card Difficulty: Easy • Age: 3 and up This Easter egg design card is made with a real egg. How egg-cellent! Design cardstock (use a simple print to copy the design) Solid color cardstock Paint (various colors to match design cardstock) Scissors Paint brush Ruler Pencil Egg (1) Boa (4" long) Glue gun Double-side padded tape How to make it: Step 1: CARD Cut out a 6" W x 12" L piece of design cardstock. Fold cardstock in half so it is now a square. Cut out a 3¾" W x 3¾L piece of solid colored cardstock. Step 2: MAKING THE EGG DESIGN Take one egg and make a round quarter-size hole in center. Empty out inside of egg. Carefully wash and dry egg. Place eggs in pan on stove and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes. Paint design of cardstock on egg using same colors. Step 3: MAKING THE CARD Place double-sided padded tape on one side of 3¾" W x 3¾" L piece of solid colored cardstock. Center and placed on front of design card. Glue painted egg on front, center of card. Glue feather boa piece around egg.

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We Welcome All Parents & Grandparents To Join The Fun With Kids! Chemicals • Toys • Parts Supplies • Cleaning • Service

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RED ROBIN 8720 I-40 W • 806-359-9800

JASON’S DELI- 34th & Coulter • 353-4440

TUESDAY (3pm-Close) KIDS EAT FREE! 12 & Under. Open at 11am

TUESDAY- KID’S EAT FREE after 4pm

RUBY TEQUILA’S 806-358-RUBY MONDAYS- Kids Eat FREE

MR. GATTI’S MONDAYS- KID’S EAT FREE! With the purchase of an adult buffet and 2 drinks at regular price. 12 & Under. Limit 2 kids per adult. 5pm - close. 2 & under FREE.

NACHO’S- 3333 S. Coulter • 322-1140 TUESDAY- KID’S EAT FREE with adult meal.

BEEF O'BRADY'S 7306 SW 34th • 806-358-0997

CHOP-CHOP JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 3300 S. Coulter • 806-457-0700

WEDNESDAY (4pm-8pm)- One FREE KID’S MEAL with adult purchase.12 Years & Under.

THURSDAY- One child under 12 eats EATS FREE with each adult meal purchased

HOME PLATE DINER5600 S. Bell 806-359-4444

CHICK-FIL-A- 4510 S. Coulter • 806-468-8885 THURSDAY- KID’S EAT FREE!

SATURDAY- One FREE KID’S MEAL with purchase of one adult meal.

LIN’S GRAND BUFFET 8440 I-40 W • 806-350-5688

APPLEBEE’S 2820 S. Soncy & 5603 Ama. Blvd. W

KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY! 3 years and under.

WEDNESDAY- Kids Eat for 99¢!

WAFFLE HOUSE SUN-THURS- 4pm-8pm, Kids under 10 EAT FREE one child per adult.

BLUE SKY 4201 I-40 West 806-355-8100 TUESDAY- 5pm Kid’s meals on $1.39 with purchase of adult meal

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KALEIDOSCOOPS 6010 SW 34th • 806-359-4551 WEDNESDAY- Junior ice cream cone for only 99¢

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE 8310 I-40 West • 806-467-8015 MONDAY & TUESDAY Kid’s meals only $2.99

HOME DEPOT

WESTERN BOWL

Kid’s Workshop 1st Saturday of each month from 9am-12pm, all ages. Call 457-0410 for more information.

FREE Bowling at Western Bowl. Go to www.kidsbowlfree.com/westerntexas

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Kid’s Workshop 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-11am, all ages. Call 353-2003 for more information.

Submit Your FREE or Discounted Services For Children At No Charge! Email to: events@amarillokidz.com • Please let us know if any of the above special are no longer in effect.

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Contest! This Month’s

Winner:

Knox

8 Weeks Old Cozy little teddy bear

Do You Have A Cute Kid?

Submit Pictures of Your Cutie...Infants up to 10 Years Old

For A Chance To Win A $300 Photo Package From Connie’s Photography! Winning photos will be based on funniest, cutest, most unique!

Please Email Photo to: submit@amarillokidz.com or Mail to: 1610 S. Washington • Amarillo, TX 79102 Please include child’s first name and age. By sending in photo, you are giving permission for photo & child’s first name to be published in the Kidz Digest and any contest marketing information. Please send a SASE if you would like a photo mailed back to you. If your child’s entry did not win this month or is not featured on this page they may be eligible for re-entry for the next month... because it is so darn hard to decide!

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