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May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial
News & Events
News & Events
- Macaroni Kid Englewood May Happenings
- National Kids to Parks Day
- 2013 Summer Camp Guide
- Getting Ready for Spring/Summer Outdoor Fun
- Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
- Summer Concerts at the Crescent
- This Week's Calendar
- Teen Scene
- Plan Ahead
- SCFD Free Days for 2013
- All the Ways to Use Macaroni Kid Englewood
- Gel Boards
- Macaroni Kid Englewood is Hiring!
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Macaroni Kid Englewood May Happenings
Closing in on 1,000 Subscribers!
I couldn't be any happier that Spring has finally sprung here in Colorado. My kids and I have have spent lots of time outside playing games, walking and heading to the park for fun. I have a couple more weeks of fun, but then I have to start getting down to business. I have to move my family to a new place (after we find one.) Moving 5 kid4 kids and my husband will be no easy task. But I think the first step is a garage sale so ...
National Kids to Parks Day
May 18, 2013
Get outside and play! Visit www.kidstoparks.org and join families across the country that will participate inNational Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18, 2013. For the third consecutive year, the National Park Trust and organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children & Nature Network, the NFL Players Association, America's State Parks, the National Wildlife Federation, and the U.S. Department of the Interior are coming together to celebrate the great outdoors and support the First Lady's Let's Move Outside! initiative.
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2013 Summer Camp Guide
Find the perfect summer fun for your Macaroni Kid!
Our Summer Camp Guide is HERE!
Click the link above to read about the amazing camps
available for your little Macaroni's!
More camps coming soon!
Do you offer Summer Camps or Classes? There is still time to get listed in our guide that will be seen by thousands of LOCAL families! We are offering SUPER AFFORDABLE rates so don't miss out on this awesome opportunity!
Email me today! deannag@macaronikid.com
Getting Ready for Spring/Summer Outdoor Fun
It's been a long winter for some of us in northern climates, but it looks like it's finally spring and time to get ready for outdoor activities.
Here’s part of my spring to-do list to help you get ready for kid-friendly outings.
Kid’s Clothes
- Check “spring” jackets and rain coats to see if they fit.
- Check out last year’s rain boots and try them on.
- Locate ball caps and sun hats.
- Spend some time with your kids trying on summer shoes, t-shirts, and shorts to ...
Kids Bowl FREE All Summer
Macaroni Fun
Want to escape the heat this summer? Want the kids to get some excercise? Then you need to check out this FREE bowling program at kidsbowlfree.com. Your kids can bowl 2 FREE games of bowling each and every day of summer for FREE.
SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM
SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM
- You can sign the kids up at multiple centers but you will need to create another account. Only one unique email address can be used to open an account, so you will need to register with another email address.
- If ...
Summer Concerts at the Crescent
Quality family time every week all summer long!
If you have never been to the Concerts at the Crescent in Greenwood Village during the summer, you are missing out. This is the 17th year and it looks to be a great lineup. The series kicks off on June 5th with Boom Boom Pow and continues through the end of July.
Concerts at the Crescent is a FREE concert series that take place on Tuesday evenings beginning June 5th and going through July 31st. The concerts start at 7:00 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m ...
Concerts at the Crescent is a FREE concert series that take place on Tuesday evenings beginning June 5th and going through July 31st. The concerts start at 7:00 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m ...
May 18th through May 23rd
Saturday, May 18 - Centennial Shred-a-Thon
Metro CrimeStoppers and local law enforcement will be hosting its annual Shred-a-thon fundraising event. Volunteers with Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement agencies will take donations at all five locations. Documents will be shredded on scene, with law enforcement officers present. The Shred-it Company will shred up to three legal-sized paper boxes of documents (the equivalent of three garbage bags.)
Where:Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office13101 E. Broncos Parkway, CentennialCentennial, CO 80111When: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: AdultsHow: Just drop inCost: FREEFor more info: Call (720) 874-4069 for more information.
Saturday, May 18 - Deck Building Workshop
All Centennial residents and businesses are invited to a FREE WORKSHOP to learn about deck building.
Where: Centennial Civic Center
13133 E. Arapahoe Rd
Centennial, 80112When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Centennial ResidentsHow: Please RSVP to 303-754-3321.Cost: FREE
Saturday, May 18 - Fay Myers Block Party
Drop by Fay Myers Motorcycle World for their biggest Open House of the year! Free food, helmet painting, video games, face painting, entertainment and prizes all day! With Stunt shows by Jason Britton and Eric Hoenshell.
Where: Fay Myers Motorcycle World
9700 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80112When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just drop inCost: FREE
Saturday, May 18 - Tour de Tech
This open-house style fair will highlight the Library District’s variety of technology offerings, services and gadgets. Try out new innovations, see demonstrations and visit The Studio at Smoky Hill Library, where you can express your creativity.
Where:Smoky Hill Library5430 South Biscay CircleCentennial, CO 80015When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Register hereCost: FREE
Saturday, May 18 - Meet Sonne Shields - All American Handyman Winner
Meet Sonne Shields of Aurora, Colorado, winner of HGTV’s All American Handyman season 3. Sonne is the first woman to win this title. Listen to her stories of the challenging competition and get tips on what you should and shouldn’t do in your own remodeling projects.
Where:Koelbel Library5955 South Holly StreetCentennial, CO 80121When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: AdultsHow: Register hereCost: FREE
Saturday, May 18 - Englewood Arts Concert
Englewood Arts presents a concert featuring Bartels Brass performing the music of Bach, Stravinsky and others.
This performance is part of Englewood Arts' Chamber Music of the Masters concert series featuring musicians from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Where:Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center1000 Englewood Parkway (2nd Floor)Englewood, Colorado 80110When: 2:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Tickets are available at the door before each concert or online in advance at www.englewoodarts.org.Cost: Tickets are General Admission: $15 for Adults; $12 for Seniors; and $5 for Students under 18.For more info: City of Englewood website
Sunday, May 19 - Celebrate Family with JCC
Join the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center for a festival celebrating families. This special event will include exhibitors, live entertainment, kids events, creative arts, play areas, a nursing and baby changing area, train rides, food and more!
Where: Robert E. Loup JCC
350 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246When: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just drop inCost: FREE or you can purchase a VIP package for $50 on the JCC WebsiteFor more info: JCC website
Sunday, May 19 - What's Inside?
What is hidden inside a hairdryer that makes it work? What do the insides of a computer monitor look like? We’ll furnish the gadgets, you bring your curiosity and safety goggles, and together we’ll find out what’s inside
Where:Castlewood LibraryPaul Mannion Meeting Room6739 South Uinta StreetCentennial, CO 80112When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Register hereCost: FREE
Sunday, May 19 - What's Inside?
What is hidden inside a hairdryer that makes it work? What do the insides of a computer monitor look like? We’ll furnish the gadgets, you bring your curiosity and safety goggles, and together we’ll find out what’s inside
Where:Southglenn Library6972 South Vine StreetCentennial, CO 80122When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Register hereCost: FREE
Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 17 - Family Sports Center Spring Break Adventure Day Camp
Enroll by the day in our state-licensed program that keeps kids busy with activities such as the eXerGame Zone, ice skating, sports, climbing wall, laser tag and more. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch included in fee. Mon-Fri (2 weeks) March 25-29th and April 1-5th
Where: Family Sports Center
6901 S. Peoria St.
Centennial, CO 80112When: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: Ages 6 - 13How: Register hereCost: $51 Non District, $46 District Rate per day
Additional Child: $46 Non District, $41 District Rate per dayFor more info: Contact Michelle Collette at (303) 754-0552 or michellec@sspr.org
Tuesday, May 21 - Foam Block Printing
Who knew? With an ordinary piece of styrofoam (like that take-out box), a pencil, paint, paper & your imagination, you can create amazing art prints.
Where:Southglenn Library6972 South Vine StreetCentennial, CO 80122When: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Register hereCost: FREE
Tuesday, May 21 - Family Night at Pizza Doodle
Tuesday nights are family nights at PizzaDoodle! Come in between 5:30 and 7pm dressed as your favorite princess or super hero/handyman. Our wait staff will be dressed up and ready to greet your little hero or princess and engage them as they serve you. [ In an effort to keep the atmosphere as family-friendly as possible, please leave all weapons, villains, and scary costumes at home].
There will also be a balloon twister on hand to create wonderful, fun balloon creations for the whole family.
Where: Pizza Doodle
6830 S University BlvdCentennial, CO 80122When: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just drop inCost: Food costsFor more info: For more information, check out Pizza Doodle's website at http://www.pizza-doodle.com
Wednesday, May 22 - Truck Petting Zoo
See and climb aboard some trucks and other heavy equipment from the City of Centennial.
Where:Smoky Hill Library5430 South Biscay CircleCentennial, CO 80015When: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just drop in!Cost: FREE
Wednesday, May 22 through Wednesday, June 5 - Parenting the Strong Willed Child
Find out what causes or contributes to your child's disruptive behavior and how to effectively manage those behaviors. This six-session series is designed for parents for parents of children ages 2 to 6 years old, but skills learned can also be applied to older children and teens.
Where: Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
155 Inverness Dr W Ste 200
Ute Conference Room - 2nd Floor
Englewood, CO 80112When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: ParentsHow: To register for the class, please call 303-779-9676.Cost: $25 per person (includes workbook)For more info: For more information on the class, please visit www.admhn.org, or email the Community Education Coordinator at afether@admhn.org
Thursday, May 23 - Arias & Ensembles
OPERA COLORADO will present Arias & Ensembles for a FREE performance.
Where: Greenwood Village City Hall
6060 S. Quebec St.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111When: 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: RSVP early by calling 303-708-6110.Cost: FREE
May 17th through May 24th
Friday, May 17 - Game On!
Game On! - Hang out and play computer games and video games - you never know what games you'll get. Come find out and have fun playing. We've got the gaming systems and laptop computers…do you "got game?"
Where:Southglenn Library6972 South Vine StreetCentennial, CO 80122When: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PMWho: Teens Ages 11-17How: Register hereCost: FREEFor more info: www.arapahoelibraries.org
Saturday, May 18 - Bottom of the Inkwell
Do you dream about the stories in your head? Do you love language, imagery and the magic of writing? If so, join our monthly meeting to strengthen your craft, get feedback on your work and meet other writers with a passionate pen.
Where: Smoky Hill Library
5430 South Biscay Circle
Centennial, CO 80015When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: TeensHow: Register hereCost: FREEFor more info: Arapahoe Libraries website
Friday, May 24 - Game On!
Game On! - Hang out and play computer games and video games - you never know what games you'll get. Come find out and have fun playing. We've got the gaming systems and laptop computers…do you "got game?"
Where:Koelbel Library5955 South Holly StreetCentennial, CO 80121When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: Teens Ages 11-17How: Register hereCost: FREEFor more info: www.arapahoelibraries.org
Tuesday, May 28 - Family Night at Pizza Doodle
Tuesday nights are family nights at Pizza Doodle! Come in between 5:30 and 7pm dressed as your favorite princess or super hero/handyman. Our wait staff will be dressed up and ready to greet your little hero or princess and engage them as they serve you. [ In an effort to keep the atmosphere as family-friendly as possible, please leave all weapons, villains, and scary costumes at home]. There will also be a balloon twister on hand to create wonderful, fun balloon creations for the whole family.
Where: Pizza Doodle
6830 S University BlvdCentennial, CO 80122When: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just drop inCost: Food costsFor more info: For more information, check out Pizza Doodle's website at http://www.pizza-doodle.com
SCFD Free Days for 2013
Colorado residents can enjoy FREE DAYS at some of our area's most popular destinations, thanks to SCFDfunding and corporate sponsorship. Mark your calendar for some fun family adventures!
Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Dr., Denver (from 4:00-8:00 PM)
Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Dr., Denver (from 4:00-8:00 PM)
- June 4
- July 2
- August 6
- September 3
- October 1
- November 5
- December 3
Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
- June 1
- July 6
- August 3
- September 7
- October 5
- November 2
- December 7
All the Ways to Use Macaroni Kid Englewood
The GREAT ways to use Macaroni Kid!
1. The calendar feature will allow you to see the whole month at a glance to see how you may want to plan ahead for events .The white bar on the left side of the page is the table of contents for this week. You can jump to any of the articles or the events listings by clicking in there and you will still be in the current issue.
2. If you would like to look back at previous issues, scroll down a ...
Gel Boards
Macaroni Made
I saw this awesome idea on Pinterest and it inspired me to try my own take on it! My kids love it and it was so easy and fun to make!
Supplies:
Hair gel (cheap stuff from the a dollar store)
Glitter
Duct tape
Cardboard
Clear plastic bag
Step 1: Measure approximately 5-6 ounces of hair gel and mix in as much glitter as you want!
Step 2: Pour mixture into a clear food storage bag and get as much air out as possible and seal bag.
Step 3: Measure ...
Macaroni Kid Englewood is Hiring!
Work from home advertising opportunity
Thanks to all of the amazing success we are having, Macaroni Kid Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial is seeking a part time Internet Advertising Sales rep. This position will allow you flexible hours and the ability to work from home. A qualified person will be responsible to sell at least 2 ads per month, with a minimum of 10 per year. For each ad you sell, you receive 30% of the cost of the ad. Additional bonuses such as free tickets to certain events will be available for more than 5 ...
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