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A Portion of the Proceeds Benefit The Panhandle Assessment Center
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Who we are... We are moms, dads and grandparents just like you. We have the same concerns for our children’s health, safety and education that you do. We created the Kidz Digest because there was nothing like it in Amarillo. We as parents and grandparents are always looking to improve and enrich our children’s lives and we assumed that many of our readers would feel the same way. Our mission is to make a meaningful contribution to our community. The Kidz Digest targets parents, grandparents and children themselves with a concentration on education, health, positive activities and community information. Besides providing a much needed service, we feel blessed to have happy, healthy children so we would like to give back by helping children in need in our area. So 10% of the proceeds of the Kidz Digest go to The Panhandle Assessment Center. The Panhandle Assessment Center is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter and foster placement for abused or abandoned children in Child Protective Services (CPS) custody.
The Kidz Digest is distributed in American Classifieds once a month throughout Amarillo, Canyon, Bushland and Boys Ranch. We also distribute to the medical center, mall area and our advertisers locations. We also have a fun, interactive website at www.amarillokidz.com, (that is under construction right not) that you can view the entire magazine and find useful tools, information, entertainment and other fun stuff for your children. We hope you grow to love and use this magazine as much as we do! We would like to thank you for your support and our advertisers for their contribution.
Sincerely, Debby, Cristi, Ryan, Jennelle, Tammy, Becky, Jimmy, Teri, Leslie, Cherisa, Candy and all of our little rug rats!
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feature article... A Mother’s “Vision”... by Lesley Ingham Company Overview: The focus of my business is decorating baby and childrens’ rooms, with a specialty in artistic murals. My slogan is “Snazzy Pizazzy: Happy Rooms for Happy Kids!” Mission: My Story 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! With my son, (a shocking but joyous 18 months later,) I was inspired by the natural, light-heartedness of the
“Classic Winnie-thePooh” theme. I painted a “Hundred Acre Wood” mural in Kahlon’s room in hopes that his room would be as special and delightful as he would be! It turns out that both of my children were a few weeks premature and spent 10 days in the BSA NICU, where they had a chance to develop stronger lungs. The ten days seemed like an eternity at the time, but my husband and I both felt very fortunate to just have a 10-day experience there, unlike many of our baby’s neighbors, some of whom were spending months there. Because of their first few days in this world, I am dedicated to donating a portion of each product that I sell to the Neo Natal Intensive Care Units of Baptist St. Anthony and Northwest Texas Heathcare Systems in Amarillo, Texas. Presently, Alli and Kahlon are rambunctious and freespirited toddlers who both spend many hours a day playing in their butterfly and Winnie-the-Pooh rooms with smiles on their faces. My kids make me smile, and their bedrooms make them smile. Art has the power to soothe, inspire, and make children feel special! From the inspiration of my children and my love of out grew “Snazzy Pizzazzy”. I would love to give you the experience that I was forturnate enough to have, by creating a magical, personalized haven ready for my new arrival. When it comes to what I do, my motto is: “If it’s a surface, I can paint it!”
“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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What I do: Murals, Paintings, Children’s Art Plaques (so they can display their art work - my 3-year-old loves hers!), Children’s Name Letters, Lamps, Hat/Baseball Cap Racks, Toy Boxes, Shelves, Dressers, Furniture, Picture Frames, Time-Out Benches, Towel Racks, Step Stools, Rocking Chairs, Height Measurers. Design Schemes: For Girls: Flowers, Butterflies, Ballet, Music, Leopard/Zebra/ Jungle Prints, Lady Bugs, Strawberries and any Fruit, Hearts/Shapes and Geometric (even bubbles!), Camo (pink and purple of course!), Fairies, Castles, 4 Seasons/Nature, Western/ Cowgirl (like a true Amarillo girl!), Rock-N-Roll, “Paris Boutique” - feathers, high-heels, anything fancy!, “The Hippie Room” (think flower power and tye-die) For Boys: Forests and Nature themes, Camo (urban included), Hunting/ F i s h i n g / Ca m p i n g , Sailing/Nautical, Trains, Shapes/ Geometric, 4 Seasons, Bugs, Bubbles, Farm Animals, Western/ Cowboy, Planes and Helicopters, Rock-N-Roll, Turtles and Frogs, Sun, Moon, and Stars, Solar System, “Big City Life”, “The Hippie Room” (think peace signs and tye-die), Dinosaurs, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts - think “Affliction” lettering).
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MindFest
A Gathering of Playful Inventors August 22, 2009 This festival of designing, inventing and learning features a new generation of computerized construction kits that open up new possibilities for playful learning. Kids can now build creatures, contraptions and other creations that once required an advanced engineering background. MindFest is a celebration of the creativity unleashed by these new technologies.
Open every Monday until school starts Great place to beat the heat. ALL NEW SPACE THEATER SHOW TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASS Now Showing: 1:00pm - Every Sunday 12:00 Noon - Every Wednesday Two Small Pieces of Glass traces the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass-using two small pieces of glass-to the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. It explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years.
TINKERING STUDIO Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am - Noon Tinkering is, at its most basic, a process that marries play and inquiry. This summer at the Discovery Center, animate your tinkering gears at our Tinkering Workshop where visitor get handy with tools and probe deeper into the inner workings of everyday objects. Try your hand at taking things apart, creating chain reactions, or building whirligigs, windmills, and other playful machines.
1200 Streit Drive • Amarillo, 79106
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D&S Pharmacy Provides Convenient, Affordable Vaccinations By Cherisa Felder At D&S Pharmacy they’re committed to providing you and your family with the best prescription health care at a price you can afford with the personalized service that you want along with the quality you need. At D&S Pharmacy there are friendly, dedicated professionals that care about you and your family. D&S Pharmacy serves an International client base. Browse through the store while your prescription is be-
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Vaccines are offered all year round at D&S pharmacy but School Registration time is usually the busiest time. This year is expected to be the busiest yet. Entering 7th Graders in the AISD will be required to have 3 New immunizations this year. (2) Varicella, TDAP, and Meningococcal. The Varicella vaccine (chickenpox) not only protects vaccinated persons, it also reduces the risk for exposure in the community for persons unable to be vaccinate because of illness or other conditions. While no vaccine is 100% effective in preventing disease, the chickenpox vaccine is very effective: about 8 to 9 out of every 10 people who are vaccinated are completely protected from chickenpox. In addition, the vaccine almost always prevents against severe disease. If a vaccinated person does get chickenpox, it is usually a very mild case lasting only a few days and involving fewer skin lesions, mild or no fever, and few other symptoms. The TDAP (Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis). What is Pertussis? Pertussis is something we know as Whooping Cough. It is a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be fatal. You may have though of whooping cough a thing of the past, but this isn’t the case. In fact, in 2006 over 15,000 cases of Pertussis were reported in the United States. The last 2 years this number has continued to increase. When a person first contracts this disease, symptoms can be very mild and may resemble the common cold. Most people don’t even know they have Pertussis and it usually goes on undiagnosed. While many childhood diseases have been nearly eliminated by vaccinations, Pertussis is still a major problem. In recent years, the disease has made a Significant comeback since the early 1980’s.
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Texas Department of Health provides the vaccines to the Pharmacy for all children that qualify (most all children do) And D&S Pharmacy distributes the vaccines to the public (for a small fee). D&S Pharmacy has 2 locations here in Amarillo. 24th and Grand 1-800-894-1691 and 34th and Georgia 1-800398-7046. The Pharmacist are not doctors so please contact your physician before hand.
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feature article... 2 Sisters Confections and Crafts By Cherisa Felder “2 Sisters, 1 Dream..... 2 Passions, 1 Team”. Heidi Ochs and Holly Robinett wanted to start a business doing something that they could do “Twogether”. Heidi’s passion for cooking and Holly’s amazing talent for sewing, sparked a creativity in this duo to make their dreams a reality. The 2 sisters have 8 children between the 2 of them, each having 4 of their own. Spare time is scarce but they make it. Holly designs a fine line of handcrafted baby gifts that are absolutely adorable. “Woobies” and “Burpies” can be personalized and are sure to become a keepsake for that special baby in your life. The Embroidered “Burpies” are made of 100% cotton, Chinese prefold cloth diapers. What’s a “Woobie” you ask? It is 2 Sisters’ version of the beloved security blanket. 10 designs to choose from and each “Woobie” is handcrafted from the finest Minky fabric. All “Woobies” can be machine washed and dried. You are sure to fall in love with these little guys. Their secret recipe “Spoon” Fudge is rich, creamy and decadent. Fresh quality ingredients and lots of love are put into every little tin. They offer 82 flavors right now, but Heidi is still finding time to create new recipes and add to the list.
Special Holiday flavors include.... Amaretto Almond Apple Pie - Milk Chocolate Orange - Cherry Almond Peppermint Brownie - Pumpkin - Pumpkin Cheesecake Cranberry Orange - and Gingerbread. Heidi has a special talent to capture these flavors, some of them being a flavor I personally wouldn’t think to have as a fudge flavor but I am sure their unique taste is Scrumptious. Some of their best sellers include..... Banana Pudding - Blueberry Cheesecake - Milk Chocolate Pecan - Peanut Butter - Pralines and Cream Chocolate Covered Strawberry - Cinnamon Sticky Bun Dark Chocolate Brownie and Key Lime. Also offered are fudge tarts, fudge bars and fudge “Stuffed” cookies that are delicious!! If you have an upcoming Wedding, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower or any other special occasion, “Spoon” Fudge Favors are the perfect way to say Thank You. 2 Sisters will be more than happy to offer you a personal consult and they can match your colors, and themes. Add a label to your favor for that special touch that makes it completely unique for your special occasion. 2 Sisters is a charitable organization. They are proud to serve as a benefactor for the High Plains Children’s Home. 2 Sisters will be providing every child a tin of Gourmet “Spoon” fudge when they arrive at HPCH. “Our way of giving back” says Heidi. $1 of every 8 oz. tin of fudge they sell will be donated to benefit those precious children who deserve and need so much. You can find 2 Sisters Confections and Crafts located at 6010 SW 34th Avenue, Suite E, behind Kaleidoscoops at 34th and Bell. 806.46.SWEET
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Hobby Craft Books • Doll Houses & Accessories • Craft Supplies • Die Cast Planes. Models: Planes, Cars, Boats, Ships & More • Leather Crafts • Hardware/Craft Store • Paint & Accessories, Remote Control Cars, Helicopters & Accessories • Slot Cars • Trains: HO, N, O & Z • Rocket Kits • Science Kits School Projects Supplies • Kites and SO much more!
3601 Airway Blvd. • 806-352-9660 Enter Through The Gates off SE 34th Located on the E. Side of Tradewind Airport
www.hobby-time.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. • Closed Sundays & Major Holidays Our objective is to provide our customers with a large selection of quality merchandise to choose from and to enhance the enjoyment of the hobby. We strive to be competitive in our pricing as compared to most local hobby shops.
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calendar of events... Every Monday Monday Madness • Jump-n-Jive
Every Tues.-Thurs. Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes. Ages 3 to 7. Sample class at www.imaginetomorrow.com • Rays of Learning, 4231 Ridgecrest Cr. Ste. C 806-683-1922, 806-331-6380
Every Thurs. & Fri. Laugh and 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. We will offer three 30-minute walk-in sessions per week. Session times are as follows: Thursdays at 11:00 and Fridays at 10:00 & 11:00. We look forward to seeing you! Call 359-2035 for more information • Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035
Every Saturday Story Time! Crafts, Music, Games, Prizes and More! 4:30-5:30pm • Hasting’s - 2020 S. Georgia St.
Thu., Jul. 23 Family Bingo - Family members compete with each other in this game of speed and discovery. Obtain Bingo cards at the front desk; First person to a blackout wins a prize. • Panhandle Plains Museum- 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 Amarillo Dillas vs Laredo Broncos 7pm • Dilla Villa
Fri., Jul. 24 Amarillo Dillas vs Laredo Broncos • Dilla Villa
Family Bingo - Family members compete with each other in this game of speed and discovery. Obtain Bingo cards at the front desk; First person to a blackout wins a prize. • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Sat., Jul. 25 Southwest Superchargers and Test and Tune 6pm-Midnight • Amarillo Dragway 806 622-2010 Animal Play Day - Crunch and Munch • Amarillo Zoo Amarillo Dillas vs Laredo Broncos • Dilla Villa Childrens Story Time • Barnes & Noble 2415 Soncy 806 352-2300
Sun., Jul. 26 ET Bracket Race & Summit Super Series 6pm-Midnight • Amarillo Dragway 806 622-2010 Amarillo Dillas vs laredo Broncos • Dilla Villa
Mon., Jul. 27 Writing Circles Sponsored by Amarillo Family YMCA. Free! All ages. Learn writing techniques, develop personal style and share work with others 7pm • Nat Bookstore 2705 W 6th Ave 806 373-1811 Amarillo Dillas vs San Angelo Colts • Dilla Villa Family Bingo - Family members compete with each other in this game of speed and discovery. Obtain Bingo cards at the front desk; First person to a blackout wins a prize. • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 July 27th through July 30th West Texas A&M University, Basketball Day Camp, Girls — kindergarten through 4th grade. • Call director Krista Gerlich 806 651-2694.
PAGE 10 July 27th through July 31st Green Week Summer Camp • Wildcat Bluff Nature Center- 2301 N Soncy Rd
Tue., Jul. 28 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 PAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come hear bedtime stories with us. We’ll be serving milk and cookies & lots of fun! Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 7:45. • Northwest Branch 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Barrel racing practice and bible study 7pm • Arena of Life 806 670-4609 Amarillo Dillas vs San Angelo Colts • Dilla Villa Starlight Theater • Sam Houston Park Buckle Up and Boogie Car Seat Workshop— 6:30 pm There’s no wiggle room when it comes to safety. You’ll learn how to choose and use a car seat to keep baby safe... with rules of the road provided by Safe Kids Worlwide • Babies R Us (inside Toys R Us)
Wed., Jul. 29 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 Amarillo Dillas vs San Angelo Colts • Dilla Villa Family Nature Hike Join the Park Interpreter at the Pioneer Nature Trail for a leisurely half-mile hike. Learn about the flora and fauna of the canyon and other trails your family might want to explore. Easy trail for families with young children 9-10am • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Wee Wednesday • Jump-n-Jive Boxing and Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Thu., Jul. 30 Amarillo Dillas vs San Angelo Colts • Dilla Villa
www.amarillokidz.com Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 Hawaii Party • Southwest Pool Boxing - Jui Jitsu - Open Court Soccer • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Fri., Jul. 31 B-Boy Battle • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Sat., Aug. 1 Silver Clay - Come make pure silver jewelry! It is pure silver mixed with an organic material so it acts like clay. You press into a base mold and then choose a top clay kiln, and the organic material burns off leaving 99.9% pure silver. You Polish it up, add an antiquing agent and it’s ready to take home. • Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565 Summer Flicks • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Santa Fe Rails: How Railroads opened the West 2pm-4:30pm • Central Library- 413 E 4th, (806) 378-3054 Children’s Story Time • Barnes & Noble 2415 Soncy 806 352-2300
Sun., Aug. 2 Amarillo Read Films 2:30-5:30pm • Central Library 413 E 4th, (806) 378-3054 Misc Events, Special Events, Horse Shows, Playdays Etc. • Amarillo Arena of Life
Mon., Aug. 3 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Boxing - Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
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Tue., Aug. 4 Starlight Theater • Sam Houston Park PAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come hear bedtime stories with us. We’ll be serving milk and cookies & lots of fun! Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 7:45. • Northwest Branch 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Boxing - AAYC Basketball (Open Court) • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Barrel Racing practice and Bible Study • Amarillo Arena of Life 806 670-4609 August 4th through August 6th Start to Finish Kids will experience the entire ceramic process and take home five fabulous projects. Projects include Mold casting, hand-building and a painted-paper technique on a salad plate. Kids 7 and up. • Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565 Impact Futures/Impact Teens, Swimming party ages 11-17 years old. Admission Free. Chris Condit, youth minister with Hillside Christian Church will deliver a message about the importance of staying drug free, making good choices and being a good influence on others. Door prizes and lots of activities for the kids 7:30-9:30pm • Southwest Swimming Pool 4800 Bell contact Beth Moore 806 679-7538 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Wed., Aug. 5 Children’s Nature Program - Elementary Age children are invited to participate in learning about various topics related to Palo Duro Canyon. Children must be accompanied by and adult. Meet at Water Crossing #1 picnic area. 9-10am • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Wee Wednesday • Jump-n-Jive Story Time • Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th (806) 359-2035 Boxing - Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Mardi Gra • Thompson Pool Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Thu., Aug. 6 Boxing - Breakdancing - Jui Jitsu - Open Court Soccer • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Offering Imagine Tomorrow® Computer Classes for Kids 3 to 7 For sample class...
We Do Birthday Parties!
Sewing Classes for Adults and Kids, Save money sewing Do your own repairs and simple alterations, Make gifts, clothing and things for your home. Pre-registration required for all classes.
4231 Ridgecrest Circle, Ste C – Amarillo Phone: 806-683-1922 or 331-6380
Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244. Full Moon Hike - What might you see and hear on a full moon night in the canyon? Come along on a hike and find out. Join park staff on the Juniper Riverside Trail. park in the parking lot on Alternate Road 5 and walk into Juniper Picnic Area to begin Hike. Bring flashlights. Reservation Required. 9-10pm • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Music in Motion • North Branch Library 1500 NE 24th, (806) 381-7931 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094
Fri., Aug. 7 Full Moon Hike (Call for Reservations) • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Pinch Pot out of clay 10-11:30am and 2-3:30pm • Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565 Fun Friday $15 per Child (includes dinner, snacks drinks) 6:30pm-10pm • Trinity Trampoline and Tumbling 6711 Canyon Dr 806 242-JUMP Back to School Blues Fest • Amarillo Civic Center (806) 378-3096 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Sat., Aug. 8 Children’s Story Time • Barnes & Noble 2415 Soncy 806 352-2300 Bird Walks and Talks 8:30-10:30am Interested in Birds? Want to know more? Meet with an area birder at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater for information and then tour the area to discover what species are present • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227
America’s Promise In Amarillo
KidsFest Your Support of America’s Promise In Amarillo Is Truly Appreciated By Those Who Need It Most, The Thousands of Children Who Will Participate In Our KidFest2009 Event.
Saturday, August 8th, 2009 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Thompson Park In 202, Amarillo Became A “Community of Promise” Under The America’s Program. Our Premiere Event to Announce America’s Promise To The Community Was KidFest 2005. This Event Was A Huge Success - Connecting Families and Children With Community Resources, Distributing School Supplies To Those In Need and Providing Free Immunizations for Children. KidFest Will Be Held Again This Year In Thompson Park On August 8, 2009.
From 8:00AM until 12:00 Noon
1. Caring Adults - Every Child Needs Ongoing Relationships With Caring Adults
2. Safe Places - Every Child Needs Safe Places With Structured Activities During Non-School Hours
3. Healthy Start - Every Child Needs to Develop Marketable Skills Through Effective Education
5. Opportunities To Serve - Every Child Needs to Be Given The Opportunity to Volunteer and Give Back To The Community
8:00 AM - Events Open ★ Free Immunizations ★ Free School Supplies ★ 1 Lost Child Tent ★ 2 First Aid Booths
★ 60-70 Five Promise Booths ★ Snack Booths ★ 1 Live Entertainment Stage/with MC Jay Ricci
12:00 - 1:00 PM • Booth Area Clean-Up
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Kids Fest 2009- 8am-12pm. Free school supplies, immunizations and child well-being information available • Thompson Park Summer Flicks • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Silver Clay - Come make pure silver jewelry! It is pure silver mixed with an organic material so it acts like clay. You press into a base mold and then choose a top clay kiln, and the organic material burns off leaving 99.9% pure silver. You Polish it up, add an antiquing agent and it’s ready to take home. • Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565
Mon., Aug. 10 Journal Writing • Central Library- 413 E 4th, (806) 378-3054 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Boxing - Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Tue., Aug. 11 Starlight Theater - Danny Freeze and Friends • Sam Houston Park PAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come hear bedtime stories with us. We’ll be serving milk and cookies & lots of fun! Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 7:45. • Northwest Branch 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Barrel Racing Practice and Bible Study • Amarillo Arena of Life 806 670-4609 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 A Conversation with Elizabeth Crook 7-9pm • Central Library- 413 E 4th, (806) 378-3054
Jui Jitsu - Boxing - AAYC Basketball (open Court) • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Wed., Aug. 12 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Wee Wednesday • Jump-n-Jive Downtown Lunchtime Book Club 12:15pm-1:30pm • Central Library- 413 E 4th, (806) 378-3054 Boxing - Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center ( AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Thu., Aug. 13 Mover Con Musica • North Branch Library1500 NE 24th, (806) 381-7931 Boxing - Breakdancing - Jui Jitsu - Soccer (open Court) • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244
Fri., Aug. 14 Ranger Talks - Join park staff at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater to learn about various topics of interest. Weather permitting. 8-9pm • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Fun Friday $15 per child (includes dinner, snacks, and drinks) 6:30-10pm • Trinity Trampoline and Tumbling 7611 Canyon Drive 806 242-JUMP
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Discounts For Kids! dining...
JOE’S CRAB SHACK TUESDAYS Family Fun Night! Kids Eat for ONLY $2.
FAZOLI'S- 2512 Soncy Rd.• 806-457-9996 TUESDAYS (5pm-8pm)- One 99¢ Kid's Meal with adult purchase. Kid’s Night! Enjoy crafts, games, food, and fun!
RUBY TEQUILA’S 806-358-RUBY MONDAYS- Kids Eat FREE
MR. GATTI’S MONDAYS-Kids 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.
JASON’S DELI- 34th & Coulter • 353-4440 TUESDAY- Kids Eat FREE after 4pm
RED ROBIN 8720 I-40 W • 806-359-9800 KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY! 12 & Under. Open at 11am
BEEF O'BRADY'S- 7306 SW 34th • 806-358-0997 TUESDAY (4 pm - 8 pm)- One FREE Kid's Meal with adult purchase.12 Years & Under.
NACHO’S- 3333 S. Coulter • 322-1140 TUESDAY- Kids Eat FREE with adult meal.
CHOP-CHOP JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 3300 S. Coulter • 806-457-0700 THURSDAY- One child under 12 eats FREE with each adult meal purchased
HOME PLATE DINER5600 S. Bell 806-359-4444 CHICK-FIL-A- 4510 S. Coulter • 806-468-8885 SATURDAY- Buy one combo meal, get one kid’s meal FREE from 6-8pm
Lin’s Grand Buffet LIN’S GRAND BUFFET 8440 I-40 W • 806-785-9188
SATURDAY- One FREE kid’s meal with purchase of one adult meal.
APPLEBEE’S 2820 S. Soncy & 5603 Ama. Blvd. W WEDNESDAY- Kids eat for 99¢!
KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY! 4 years and under.
WAFFLE HOUSE SUNDAY-THURSDAY- 4pm-8pm, Kids under 10 eat FREE one child per adult.
KALEIDOSCOOPS 6010 SW 34th • 806-359-4551 WEDNESDAY- Junior ice cream cone for only 99¢
WIENDERSCHNITZEL Olsen Location Only BLUE SKY 4201 I-40 West • 806-355-8100 TUESDAY- Kids eat for only 99¢!
activities...
Kids eat FREE from 5-9pm everyday!
HOME DEPOT
WESTERN BOWL
Kids 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
LOWE’S
EASTRIDGE BOWLING
Kid’s Workshop 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am11am, all ages. Call 353-2003 for more information.
Sign up online for Free bowling at Eastridge Lanes www.kidsbowlfree.com
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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Sat., Aug. 15 Family Nature Hike - Join the Park Interpreter at the Pioneer Nature Trail for a leisurely half-mile hike. Learn about the flora and fauna of the canyon and other trails your family might want to explore. 9-10am • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227 Teddy Bear Fair 1-3pm at the ZOO- Kids are encouraged to bring their teddy bears to the zoo and enjoy “beary” fun activities. youngsters can bring their teddy bears (or favorite stuffed cuddly creatures) to a Teddy Bear Clinic for checkups by special zoo “teddy bear’ doctors. Plus, join zoo keepers as they celebrate the day with some tasty treats for our resident bears, Perioso, Boo Hoo and Sugar. Children bringing their favorite stuffed teddy bear will receive free admission. • Amarillo Parks & Recreation (806) 378-9391 Children’s Story Time • Barnes & Noble Silver Clay - Come make pure silver jewelry! It is pure silver mixed with an organic material so it acts like clay. You press into a base mold and then choose a top clay kiln, and the organic material burns off leaving 99.9% pure silver. You Polish it up, add an antiquing agent and it’s ready to take home. • Brush With Art- 1948 Civic Circle, (806) 355-6565 Center City Block Party 4pm-midnight • Downtown Amarillo 806 372-6744
Mon., Aug. 17 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094 Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 Boxing - Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Tue., Aug. 18 Barrel Racing Practice and Bible Study • Amarillo Arena of Life
www.amarillokidz.com PAJAMA TIME STORY TIME. Dress in your PJs and come hear bedtime stories with us. We’ll be serving milk and cookies & lots of fun! Tuesday evenings from 7:15 to 7:45. • Northwest Branch 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 AAYC Basketball (open court) - Boxing - Jui Jitsu • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Wed., Aug. 19 Boxing - Kickboxing • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292 Wee Wednesday • Jump-n-Jive Family Bingo • Panhandle Plains Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, 806-651-2244 Story Time • Northwest Branch- 6100 W 9th, (806) 359-2035 Story Time • Southwest Branch Library 6801 W 45th, (806) 359-2094
Thu., Aug. 20 Music in Motion • North Branch Library 1500 NE 24th, (806) 381-7931 Boxing - Breakdancing - Jui Jitsu - Soccer (open court) • Amarillo Area Youth Center (AAYC) 816 Van Buren 806 373-2292
Fri., Aug. 21 Ranger Talk 8-9pm • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227
Sat., Aug. 22 Animal Play Day (Crunch Munch and Crunch) at the ZOO • Amarillo Parks & Recreation (806) 378-9391 Bird Walks and Talks 8-9pm • Palo Duro Canyon (806) 488-2227
PANHANDLE ASSESSMENT CENTER The Panhandle Assessment Center opened it’s doors in Amarillo, Texas in March of 1990 and was the first and only facility of it’s kind in Amarillo and the Panhandle. The Panhandle Assessment Center (PAC) is an emergency shelter and child placing agency for neglected and abused children who have been placed into foster care. PAC operates 24 hours 7 days a week providing care for abandoned, homeless and abused children. During 2005, Panhandle Assessment Center provided services to more than 300 young victims and their families in crisis situations throughout Amarillo, Lubbock and the surrounding communities of the Panhandle and South Plains. These children had been referred by law enforcement or Children’s Protective Services and other various government agencies all working together to comprehensively aid the abused child to prevent trauma and revictimization by the system.
For More Information About Panhandle Assessment or To Find Out About Volunteer Work or Donations Please Go to: www.panhandleassessment.org
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