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Archive for February, 2016

  1. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Teddy Went A Walking

    Teddy is a very happy bear, but he sometimes gets into a lot of trouble, especially when he goes a-walking and doesn’t notice where he is going. Fortunately for Teddy, he meets a nice dog named Alex who helps him on his way and their friendship blossoms.

    February 29, 2016
  2. Save on the Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Festival at Hunt Club Farm!

    Grab this great discount for Easter Fun on the Farm!

    February 29, 2016
  3. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Discover Insects – Fun Facts For Kids

    Fascinating information is cleverly presented with engaging questions, fun facts and stunning photographs all beautifully packaged to entertain and educate inquiring young minds.

    February 27, 2016
  4. Member Swap: The Virginia Zoo and The Virginia Living Museum!

    A nice offer for savings coming up from The Virginia Zoo and The Virginia Living Museum!

    February 27, 2016
  5. Bedtime Story Suggestion: The Perfect Shade of Green

    Cami is a chameleon who is very content and quite proud of her greenish glow. She won’t change for anything! No matter what season, what the circumstance, day or night, she is not interested in blending in. She’d rather spend her days and nights in the perfect shade of green. Why change from black to white or any color in between?

    February 26, 2016
  6. FREE Fatherhood Breakfast

    A special event for local fathers…. the FREE Fatherhood Breakfast includes child care.

    February 26, 2016
  7. Bedtime Story Suggestion: A Little Princess

    “I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren’t pretty, or smart, or young. They’re still princesses.”

    February 25, 2016
  8. Giveaway Winners! Win A Copy of the NEW Young Adult Thriller from Emily Hainsworth!

    To celebrate the book launch we are giving away a copy of Take the Fall to THREE MyActiveChild.com readers!

    February 25, 2016
  9. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Weepy The Dragon

    Weepy is a dragon, sure, but the dragons nearby would agree that he doesn’t act like a dragon at all. He’s not angry, scary, and mean. He only eats vegetables with his sharp teeth. He uses his fire-breath as a nightlight because he’s afraid of the dark. Worst of all, he tends to cry, something the other dragons – especially his powerful father – would never do! Weepy wants to be more "dragony," but he soon finds that being different has its advantages.

    February 24, 2016
  10. Camp Fury Chesapeake

    Camp Fury Chesapeake provides realistic firefighting, police, and emergency services activities and training for girls ages 14-18 in a 5 day camp setting.

    February 24, 2016
  11. Designer Consignors Children’s Spring/Summer Sale!

    Mark your calendar for the Designer Consignors Children’s Consignment Sale!

    February 23, 2016
  12. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Mr. Fact & Miss Opinion

    This book is a lively and lyrical story about unlikely neighbors, a goat named Mr. Fact and a pig named Miss Opinion. Miss Opinion shares a flavorful meal with Mr. Fact, attempting to show him that opinions can add spice to his life. This educational children’s book uses endearing characters to introduce terms such as objective and subjective by personifying fact and opinion.

    February 23, 2016
  13. Head Start and Chesapeake Public Schools Preschool Initiative (Now Enrolling)

    Head Start and Chesapeake Public Schools Preschool Initiative (formerly Early Adventures) is now enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year.

    February 22, 2016
  14. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Spoiled Pink

    When the new baby girl arrives at the Palace, her mother, the Queen, dresses her all in pink. Before long, however, the Princess is totally smitten with the color. Her parents soon find it increasingly difficult to fulfill her pink fantasies.

    February 22, 2016
  15. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Beewitched!

    Have you ever wondered about the secret life of bees? Step inside the magical world of Beewitched, where all of your questions will soon “bee” answered. Beetrice is an ordinary girl with one simple wish: she dreams of bee-coming a bee.

    February 21, 2016
  16. Free Preview of James & The Giant Peach from The Hurrah Players!

    Come check out the Free Preview of "James and the Giant Peach" from the Hurrah Players! They will perform a few numbers from the production and will be giving away a Family 4 Pack of tickets to see the show!

    February 21, 2016
  17. Norfolk Academy Winter Musical – Once Upon A Mattress

    Showing this weekend at Norfolk Academy – Once Upon A Mattress!

    February 20, 2016
  18. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Lucas the Lion and the Pirate Ship

    Lucas the Lion and his friend, Ryan the Rabbit, stumble onto a mysterious boat. Ryan wants to take it for a ride, but the apprehensive Lucas refuses. Lucas has never told anyone before, but he’s afraid of the water.

    February 19, 2016
  19. Bedtime Story Suggestion: WHAT’S PETE’S SECRET?

    A be-speckled, be-freckled, funny-looking little fellow, named Pete, bewilders his teacher, his classmates, as well as his parents, by his unabashed positive attitude about everything. “Yep, I’m as perfect as I can be. Nothing can upset me, no, no, not me!”

    February 18, 2016
  20. Children’s Cultural Arts Series: The Rainbow Horse

    Listen to the South American Story of the Rainbow Horse, read in English and Spanish and watch as dancers from Todd Rosenlieb Dance visually tell the tale through modern dance.

    February 18, 2016
  21. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Molly Mouse And The Bear Cub

    Molly Mouse is busy sweeping up crumbs in her cosy woodland home, when she hears an unexpected knock at the door…

    February 17, 2016
  22. Natural Food Dyes Easter Egg Coloring Class

    This Sunday, there is a Natural Food Dyes Easter Egg Coloring Class at New Earth Farm. Learn how to make natural food colorings that can be used to color Easter eggs and much more.

    February 17, 2016
  23. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Jacksonjohnhenry and the Too Tall Trees

    When jacksonjohnhenry goes on a walk, he imagines all kinds of things. But this time, something’s different. Really TALL TREES, branches swaying. And there’s no breeze. What’s going on?

    February 16, 2016
  24. Calling All Pirates! Pirate Party at the Old Coast Guard Station

    Calling all PIRATES! Head over to the Old Coast Guard Museum this Saturday for a day of pirate-themed fun!

    February 16, 2016
  25. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Friends through Sand and Stone: (Children’s Picture Book On The Value Of Forgiveness And Friendship)

    This inspiring fable tells the story of two friends, Rabbit and Monkey, who have a tradition of embarking on a different adventure every year. This year, they both decide to set off on a rather challenging adventure, even more challenging than their last. They both agreed that they will take a journey through the desert to the amazing oasis. However, on their way, they experience some difficulties that puts their friendship to the test. Join the friends on their trek through the desert to the amazing oasis and discover the true meaning of friendship and the value of forgiveness along the way.

    February 15, 2016