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New music programs for kids start June 22 at The Rotunda

June 15, 2012

Ann Schwartz, a musician skilled in a wide range of instruments and with over 15 years of music teaching experience, is launching The Green Tambourine, a new series of interactive music programs for kids ages 0 to 10 years at The Rotunda (40th & Walnut). The programs include musical playgroups for babies and little kids and group instrumental lessons for older children. Musical playgroups are divided into the following age groups: birth-9 months, 2 & 3 year olds, 4 & 5 year olds, and Toddler Class (10-23 months). The first 6-week session includes one class per week every Friday kicks off on June 22.

The Green Tambourine also offers group violin and guitar lessons for kids ages 6-10 beginning in September. The lessons are taught once a week on Thursdays and are also offered in 6-week sessions. Participants will need to bring their own instrument.

To sign up for classes and for more information, please visit The Green Tambourine’s website or contact Ann Schwartz at (215) 360-3215, info@thegreentambourine.com. A special 20% Class Kickoff discount is offered. Scholarships and other discounts are also available.

This Friday and Saturday, June 15 & 16, The Green Tambourine will be at Clark Park from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for some musical free play.  You and your kids are welcome to stop by to meet the class facilitator,  get more information on programs and most importantly, play music!

 

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Free dental care day for children June 20

June 14, 2012

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) and the American Dental Association are hosting “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Wednesday, June 20, when dentists across the city will be providing free dental care to Philadelphia children. PCCY has recruited two dozen dental sites that have created space for hundreds of children to receive essential oral health care services. The participating dental clinics in West Philly are Kids Smiles (two locations), Gentle Dental, and University Square Dental.

Participating dentists will provide free screenings, cleanings and sealants and some will also fill cavities.  Appointments are required.

To make an appointment for your child at the office closest to you, call PCCY at 215.563.5848 extension 32 (please do not call the dental offices directly). You will need to provide the following information: your name, your child’s name and age, a phone number where you can be reached between 9 and 5, and your zip code.

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Free lunch program for kids at Episcopal Cathedral this summer; volunteers wanted

June 13, 2012

The Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral on the corner of 38th and Chestnut Streets is offering free lunches for children up to 18 years of age (21 years if disabled) in its air-conditioned main church this summer. Lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from Monday, June 18 to Thursday, August 9.

The lunches will offer children 1/3 of their nutritional requirements for the day, according to the Cathedral. There will also be simple art activities and games for kids.

The Cathedral is also looking for volunteers to assist with this program. You can work one day a week, one week, or come for several days. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Stacey Middleton at karolmel_2000@yahoo.com or Meredith Wiggins at dancingturnips@yahoo.com or 626-487-5929.

Contact the Cathedral at 215-386-0234 with any questions.

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Kids’ clothes, books and gear “super swap” this Friday

May 15, 2012

This Friday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a “Super Swap” of baby, toddler, children’s and maternity clothing, toys, books and gear at the Greenfield Intercultural Center (3708 Chestnut Street), and all parents are welcome to bring clean, gently used items. Boys, gender neutral and older kids’ clothing are especially appreciated.

Make a minimum $5 donation at the entrance to benefit the New Parents @ Penn Group and take what you need/want.

You do not need to bring items to swap in order to participate. All remaining items will be donated to a local women’s charity.

You can drop off items two days before the swap and no later than 10 a.m. on the day of the swap.

To help set up, clean-up or if you have questions contact: Sarvelia Peralta-Duran at sarvelia.peralta@gmail.com. To be added to the Swap distribution list please request to join the Super Swap Yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SuperSwap/

This Super Swap is an initiative in collaboration with the Penn Women’s Center, Greenfield Intercultural Center and the Penn Family Resource Center.
 

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This weekend in West Philly: a sampling of events

May 3, 2012

Here’s an assortment of events taking place in the neighborhood this weekend (May 3-6). For more events, visit our “Happenings” section.

 

    • Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pmMAYA 2012: Lords of Time” Exhibition Opening Celebration, Penn Museum (3260 South Street)

This is one of the biggest and most anticipated exhibitions of the year. The opening celebration features Maya music and dance, arts and crafts and cultural traditions from Mexico and Central America. All celebration activities are open to the public with MAYA 2012 tickets or with general admission to the Penn Museum. Click here for more information on opening weekend programs.

 

  •  Sunday, noon – 4pmDock Street BIG Bottle Release Party, Dock Street Brewery (50th & Baltimore)

Dock Street Brewery celebrates the release of an array of limited, naturally-carbonated beers in 750ml Champagne format. Only 12 cases will be released and available for sale on Sunday. Apart from the beer, there will be live music by Shakey Lyman (classic old school blues) and Dock Street will be preparing slices of pizza all afternoon. For more information, visit this page.

 

  • Friday & Saturday, 10am – 3pmPhiladelphia Children’s Festival, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (3680 Walnut Street)

The 28th annual Philadelphia International Children’s Festival features family-friendly music, theatre and dance performances, as well as a host of fun and interactive activities in the Fun Zone on the Outdoor Plaza including crafts, face painting, jugglers and more. Individual tickets are $10 and include access to the Fun Zone. For more information on the shows and to buy tickets, click here.

 

  • Thursday, Friday & Saturday – 8pmThe Tempest; Saturday – 1pm – Kid Curio and The Improv Avengers, Curio Theatre (4740 Baltimore Ave)

Curio Theatre presents shows for adults and children alike this weekend. The second week of Shakespeare’s The Tempest begins tonight at 8 p.m. and on Saturday bring your little ones to Kid Curio, an interactive show where kids don’t just come and watch the show, but are part of the action. Tickets for both shows are available here.

 

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Volunteers wanted to help with children’s activities at May Fair

May 2, 2012

May Fair is next Saturday, May 12, and organizers are looking for volunteers to assist with the Children’s Games component of the fair, which is a lot of fun.

At least 25 volunteers are needed. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the day will be split into two-hour intervals for each volunteer. The children’s activities include a bounce tent, an obstacle course and games.

For more information and to sign up, contact Mark Young of Spruce Hill Community Association at: yark.moung@gmail.com

For more information about the fair, go to Spruce Hill Community Association’s website.

Volunteers helped organize a lot of fun activities for kids at last year’s May Fair.

 

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