around town Community Directions for the DIY star stencil 1. D raw a star on your piece of paper You can use as many pieces of paper as you’d like. You can use varying sizes of stars–it’s up to you and your creative preference! If you’re all about neatness, tracing is absolutely an option. 2. Carefully cut the star shape out and discard it, keeping the surrounding paper as your stencil.
Events July 3rd | Torchlight Parade & Pedrotti Ace Hardware’s Centennial Drone Show & Music July 4th | Family Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza Thursdays in July | Farmers Market 4:00pm-8:00pm, First Street Every Thursday in July, enjoy our local Farmers Market on First Street from 4:00pm-8:00pm
For the activity 1. P lace the star stencil down on the cement. If you’re looking for more paper stability or to free up a hand, use masking tape. 2. Using a paint brush, blot the star shape with your chalk paint. You’re welcome to stick to one color per star, but knowing the unbridled creativity of children, colors are bound to mix (think of your play doh containers…). 3. Let dry. 4. Enjoy your starry display!
Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Upcycle your toilet paper rolls to create fun and beautiful fireworks! This craft is best suited for preschool and above.
July 22nd-23rd | White Camel Trash to Treasure Sale 9:00am-3:00pm, Benicia Historical Museum July 30th-31st | Waterfront Festival 11:00am-6:00pm, First Street Waterfront The Waterfront Festival is back! Enjoy two days of live music, microbrew tasting, arts & crafts marketplace, delectable gourmet foods, and kids’ activity area. B
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To begin, you’ll need: Toilet paper rolls, 3 Scissors Red, white, and blue paint Paper plates, 3
July 9th | Art Walk 1:00pm-5:00pm, First Street Every second Saturday, enjoy Benicia’s Art Walk with live demonstrations and entertainment at 8 downtown galleries.
July 16th | History Talks 11:30am-12:30pm, Benicia Historical Museum Enjoy this monthly speaker series from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Benicia Historical Museum. Free after museum admission.
Black paper, preferably construction or cardstock. (You can also use white printer paper if you just use blue and red paint.) Glitter (optional)
Directions 1. C ut small slits (about ¾ to ½ the roll’s length) along one side of the toilet paper roll. Do this all the way around your chosen side. 2. B end the sides back to fan out the toilet paper roll. 3. R epeat for your remaining rolls and put aside. 4. P our each paint color onto your paper plates. Tilt, roll, etc. to make sure the paint reaches the edges. 5. P lace one toilet paper roll on each paper plate to pick up the paint like a stamp. 6. C hoose a color to press down onto the black paper. 7. R epeat over the same spot with the other colors. 8. I f you’d like, add some glitter! B
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