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Hands-On Kids Activity: Father’s Day Projects at Michaels
Dads love getting hand-made gifts from their kids for Father’s Day. Whether it’s a mug, a photo frame, or a wallet, you’ll find the perfect craft for your kids to make for their dad at a Michaels craft stores near you. Some of the crafts are free and some are free with purchase. Check here for an up to date listing of these craft project events at Michaels. Find your local Michaels store here.
- Saturday June 12: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.:
Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
Father’s Day Camo Frame Event - Sunday June 13: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.:
Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
Father’s Day Mug - Tuesday June 15: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:
Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
Father’s Day Hug Event - Thursday June 17: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:
Free Make-It, Take-It.
Father’s Day Duck Tape Wallet Event - Friday June 18: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.:
Make-It, Take-It with Purchase.
Father’s Day T-shirt Event - Saturday June 19: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.:
Free Make-It, Take-It.
Father’s Day Card Event - Saturday June 26: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.:
Free Make-It, Take-It.
Fourth of July Event.
Atlanta Family Event: Geckos Family Celebration – Sunday, June 6
Geckos Family Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History is tomorrow. We went to see the new Geckos exhibit already and the kids loved it. Your kids will love the crafts, music, games, prizes, and the new BUGS: A Rainforest Adventure in their IMAX theatre.
Radio Disney Street Team
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Great Hall
Enjoy music, games and prizes with our friends from Radio Disney AM 590!
“Show and Tail”
1 p.m., 3 p.m., Auditorium (limited seating)
Enjoy short demonstrations by Fernbank scientists featuring some of the ‘stars’ the Museum’s collection of live animals.
Geckos Hat Craft
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Great Hall
Make your own gecko hat to wear home.
Geckos on Canvas
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Geckos: Tails to Toepads exhibition
Get an up-close view of local artist Kris Meadows, as he creates works of art based on most brightly colored animals on the planet, geckos!
Galileo the Gecko
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Museum-wide
Enjoy photo opportunities with local performer Kevin Pittman in a special gecko costume created for this event. Don’t forget your camera!
Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure**
Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Fernbank’s IMAX® Theatre
Go on a live-action rainforest adventure with a praying mantis, a butterfly and other tropical critters.
Geckos Family Celebration activities are included with Museum admission and are FREE for members. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, and $13 for children ages 12 and under.
Enjoy the benefits of membership, including FREE admission to Geckos. Join online!
Learn more about Geckos Family Day on Fernbank Museum of Natural History website here.
Atlanta News: Swirly Goodness Soon to Arrive in Atlanta
First Georgia Pinkberry Location Opens this Summer
Pinkberry, the number one tart frozen yogurt brand, will open its doors in Atlanta on Friday, June 25, 2010. The newest Pinkberry location at 2937 Cobb Parkway in the Akers Mill Shopping Center marks the arrival of the first Pinkberry in Georgia.
Pinkberry is a one-of-a-kind frozen yogurt experience. The addition of Pinkberry will introduce Atlanta to the fresh flavors and sophisticated style for which the brand is known. Matching the culture of the company to the culture of Atlanta is local business owner, David Beall. Beall is an Atlanta resident who has an extensive background in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Ron Graves, Pinkberry CEO, says, “We think Pinkberry will do very well in Atlanta, and we couldn’t have picked a better partner than David to help us launch there. His enthusiasm for Pinkberry and commitment to outstanding service makes David the ideal candidate to bring our unique frozen yogurt experience to this region.”
Pinkberry is premium frozen yogurt made with real non-fat yogurt and nonfat milk that is rBST hormone free. Pinkberry is made with only the highest quality ingredients and is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, resulting in a refreshing, clean and craveable taste.
Customers can personalize every yogurt experience with any combination of delicious toppings. At Pinkberry, uncompromising quality is paramount and the toppings bar is no exception. Each topping is selected with the highest quality standards, whether it’s Grade-A fresh fruit that is hand-cut daily in-store, organic gummy bears with no high fructose corn-syrup, all natural honey almond granola, 100% pure Pomegranate juice, or rich, premium Belgian chocolate shavings. Toppings are thoughtfully selected as a unique and delicious complement to the various Pinkberry frozen yogurt flavors
Pinkberry yogurt, Pinkberry parfaits and Pinkberry smoothies are delicious and refreshing for any meal occasion – from breakfast to snacking or lunch to dessert; Pinkberry is a satisfying and satiating treat. Fruit Parfait is layered goodness, custom-built with Pinkberry Original frozen yogurt plus choice of five layers of daily fresh cut fruit & granola. Customers can also create their own Pinkberry Smoothie by combining any choice of Pinkberry frozen yogurt with a choice of add-ins from our fresh fruit and dry toppings bar.
Atlanta locations will be serving Pinkberry’s six distinctive flavors. From its signature Original flavor, a sweet and tangy yogurt with a refreshing finish to Pomegranate, a bold and tangy flavor made with 100% California-grown pure pomegranate juice, Atlantans are in for a surprising and refreshing treat unlike anything they’ve ever tasted. In addition, Pinkberry serves an exceptional Coconut flavor, smooth and subtle, made with real coconut puree for a fresh and cool finish, a rich, indulgent Chocolate; and Mango, a fruity and light flavor made with authentic Alphonso mango puree for a soothing finish.
David Beall expressed his enthusiasm about the Pinkberry endeavor by saying “I am thrilled for Pinkberry’s arrival in Atlanta,” says Beall. “This company offers an incredible product and is founded on strong ethics and values. I am truly honored to be a part of this team and can’t wait introduce the Pinkberry experience to Atlanta,” he adds.
Local fans who want up-to-the minute news and discount offers should sign up to be a Pinkberry Groupie at www.pinkberry.com/groupie. The brand can also be found on Facebook and at Twitter @pinkberryswirl.
About Pinkberry
Pinkberry reinvented the frozen yogurt category when it launched in West Hollywood, CA, in January 2005. Today it is the most talked about, best tasting, premium frozen yogurt, made with high-quality fresh ingredients. From store design to exceptional customer service to irresistible flavors and toppings, Pinkberry provides a social experience that indulges the senses. Pinkberry’s distinctive flavors are expertly crafted to complement its daily fresh-cut fruit and premium toppings that offer an irresistibly tangy, incomparably clean and refreshing taste. Pinkberry is certified by the National Yogurt Association and carries the Live & Active Cultures Seal. Get a taste of Swirly Goodness by visiting www.pinkberry.com.
About David Beall
David Beall is no stranger to the foodservice and hospitality industry. His family owns and operates Blackberry Farm, one of America’s most celebrated small luxury resorts located in the foothills of Tennessee and also founded the popular Ruby Tuesday restaurant chain. David has managed several locations of Ruby Tuesday, as well as worked in the franchise, company finance and accounting departments. He plans to implement the same quality and service skills he has acquired to launch Pinkberry in the Southeast.
How to choose the best summer camp for your child
Live in Atlanta? Find an Atlanta summer camp for your child on our local site, AtlantaMoms.com.
There are lots of options when it comes to choosing a summer camp making the selection process potentially tedious. The most important thing to consider when choosing a summer camp is your child’s personality and interests. She is the one who’s going to the camp so it is only logical that she choose what camp she attends, however don’t forget about the safety of your child.. always visit the camps your child is interested in before signing up.
Parents should keep in mind the security and safety of their child. It is important to know where the camp will be held, the hours of the camp, if the counselors/teachers are CPR and first aid certified (not always necessary.. important for sports camps though) and what activities the kids will be participating in. And always consider if the camp will fit your child’s personality. Once you are 100% sure that the summer camp your child has chosen to attend fits her personality and is safe, then she is good to go!
What types of summer camps are available?
Academic camps are the most popular type of summer camp. From math camps to science camps, academic summer camps are sure to boost your child’s confidence, social skills, all the while prepping her for her next year at school. Technology and computer camps are the very popular among kids these days as well.
If your child is selecting a summer camp based on her interests, it is important to consider what kind of activities she would like to engage to ensure that her time at camp is enjoyable, educational, and socially beneficial. It is important that your child will learn new things and meet new people with similar interests.
If your child loves sports, a lot of camps offer lessons in different kinds of sports like football, basketball, swimming, and tennis, among others. Moreover, there are also summer camp classes for beginner martial arts, and also for those who have previously learned the art.
If your child enjoys music, you’ll want to look in to music and band camps which teach children to play various instruments and some work with campers to develop their singing talent. Acting and dancing summer camps are also popular among kids.
Arts and crafts, and theatre summer camps are great confidence boosting summer camps as kids feel are able to show their talent in drawing, painting, sculpting, and making crafts. At art and theatre camps kids are given the opportunity to improve on what they believe they are good at which boosts kids’ confidence.
Choosing a summer camp should be taken seriously and parents and their child should meet the camp counselors and/or teachers before camp begins to make sure that everyone is comfortable and confident in their summer camp choice.