Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Happy Wednesday, Smarty friends! I'm starting to feel like Spring is finally here, and thank goodness because there are a lot of great outdoor events this weekend. My oldest turns five this week so I'm not sure if these are happy or sad times for me, but I know she'll be celebrating at some of these great events. Hope to see you out and about!

Spring Break Fundays
April 13th-17th from 7:30 am to 6pm
Thataways Youth Center & Fairchild Community Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks will offer Fundays during Spring Break. Let us entertain your kids with crafts, movies, organized games, and much more. For ages 4 – 12. Cost: $21 per day or $84 for the week. If child attends a BRPD Afterschool Program Full Time - No Fee; Part Time $16 per day or $64 for the week. For more information or to register, please call 222-5072.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Friday, April 17 at 7 pm, and Saturday at 3 pm and 7 pm.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2205 Reynolda Rd, WS
Based on the classic 1903 children’s novel,this production, by the Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, introduces a poor farm girl sent to live with two strict aunts. The aunts intend to instruct their niece to be demure and proper; she teaches them the importance of spontaneity and imagination. Phone: 336-723-9111.

The Jungle Book
Friday, April 17 at 10 am, noon and 7 pm, and Saturday at 11 am.
Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S.
The Children's Theatre of Winton-Salem presents the time-honored adventure of Mowgli as he learns the 'Laws' of the jungle. This musical version of Rudyard Kipling's classic "The Jungle Book" will delight both the young and the young at heart. Recommended for pre-K-5th grade. $8; $12 reserved (evening & Saturday shows only). Phone: 336-725-4531

“D.W. Flips” with Salem Gymnastics
Friday, April 17 from 11 am to Noon
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S.
Jump, flip, roll and somersault on different kinds of special equipment with the Salem Gymnastics teaching staff. Receive some inspiration from D.W. (Arthur’s Little Sister) in “D.W. Flips” storytime running continuously throughout the hour. Free with admission, $7. Phone: 336-723-9111.

Marvelous Mammals
Friday, April 17, 2009 from 6 to 7 pm
Bur-Mil Park, Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, GSO.
Mammals are much more than fuzzy bunnies and furry pets. Did you know that birds are not mammals? Some mammals are top predators, while others are eaten by almost every animal under the sun. Some mammals are even venomous. From whales to shrews, join us for a class on the topic of mammals, and hopefully we will convince you that mammals are more than they seem to be. Humans, after all, are mammals, too! In conjunction with National Environmental Education Week and in recognition of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation’s 75th anniversary celebration, Bur-Mil Park will offer special educational opportunities for only 75¢, per person. Phone: 336-373-3819.

WFU Football Spring Scrimmage
Wake Forest University, Doc Martin Football Practice Complex, WS
Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family and enjoy this unique opportunity to watch the WFU team and coaches up close as they practice, perform drills and scrimmage. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase and inflatable games for kids will add to the fun. Parking will be available on campus. Scrimmage takes place at the Doc Martin Football Practice Complex on campus. Call Wake Forest Sports Marketing for more info: 336-758-5911.

All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm Saturday Family Days
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10 am
All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm, 7850 Clinard Farms Road, HP.
Bring the whole family to view and feed monarch butterflies up close and personal. Picnic tables available around the flight house and a misting tent is available during the warm summer months to keep you cool. Adults, $6; children, $5. Phone: 336-454-5651.

Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to Noon
William G. White, Jr. YMCA (on the grassy knoll by the family entrance)
YMCA Healthy Kids Day is FREE family fun for all in the community - there will be bounce houses, games, prizes, music, free food, the Snake Man from Camp Hanes, and more fun! If it rains, we will be moving our event indoors in our gym.

Healthy Kids’ Day
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 12:30 pm
Center City Park and Festival Park, GSO.
Healthy Kids Day is for children/youth and their parents, sponsored by the YMCA/Get Healthy Guilford, 98.7 Radio, JAMZ Radio, and The Greensboro Children’s Museum. Exhibitors will provide health services, health education, and fun, healthy activities. Children and youth can look forward to live music and a supercharged dance party, Kids on the Ball, yoga for kids, parachute play, healthy snacks and lots of fun lessons on health and safety. Guilford the Grasshopper will be on hand, along with pirates to help locate clues for the treasure hunt. Free.

Stokes Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to Noon
Stokes Family YMCA, 105 Moore Road,King.
Stokes Family YMCA invites the community to participate in YMCA Healthy Kids Day, the nation’s largest health day for children and families. YMCA Healthy Kids Day includes fun, engaging and creative activities for children and families while promoting year-long wellness and healthy living. Free. Phone: 336-985-9622.

Up, Up and Away Picnic
Saturday, April 18 from 11 am to 2 pm
Civitan Park, 309 Nelson St, Kernersville
Celebrate spring with kite flying, a picnic and Frisbee spin art. Free; spin art Frisbees $4 each. Phone: 336-996-3062.

UNCG International Festival
Saturday, April 18 from Noon to 5 pm
Dining Hall fountain area, UNCG Campus, GSO.
The 27th annual International Festival is one of the largest events on the UNCG campus and an exciting opportunity for the University and greater communities to celebrate diverse countries of the world and to foster multicultural awareness. The Festival promotes cultural appreciation and understanding through music, food, exhibits, educational demonstrations and live entertainment from all regions of the globe. Passports to the world, which will be distributed at the event, can be stamped as attendees visit numerous country booths and meet representative international students. Alternative rain location is the HHP (Health and Human Performance) Building. Free. Phone: 336-334-5404.

Abrakadoodle - Gustav Klimt's "Tree of Life" Doodle
Saturday, April 18th from 3 pm to 3:45 pm
Thataways Youth Center, Burlington
In celebration of Earth Day, we will use recycled materials for our framed project while we discuss a fascinating artist, Gustav Klimt, and his role as the founder of the Art Nouveau movement in Austria. We will make our very own "Tree of Life" masterpiece as we employ techniques from the Art Nouveau movement. Don't miss out on a chance to be a GREEN KID on Earth Day! In the Abrakadoodle multicultural classes, children learn about contemporary and master artists and artistic techniques from around the world. Children will use a wide variety of media and develop a vocabulary to talk about art. Each class results in a unique finished product ready to be taken home. For ages 5-12. Admission: $11 per person, includes materials and tuition (please bring a paper towel tube to class). For more information or to register, please call 222-5134.

Fishers of Men "Legacy Series" Fishing Tournament
Saturday, April 18th from 6 am to 1pm
Lake Mackintosh, Burlington
Burlington Recreation & Parks and Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail present the "Legacy Series" at Lake Mackintosh. This fishing tournament offers an exciting opportunity for both adult and junior fishermen. To participate, a team must consist of one angler who has reached his/her 19th birthday before September 10th, 2009 and one angler who has not reached his/her birthday before September 10th, 2009. For more information visit the Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail. All Ages. Entry Fee: $75 per boat. To register for the tournament call (919) 608-5737.

Piedmont Earth Day Fair
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 5 pm
Wake Forest University, Manchester Plaza, 1834 Wake Forest Rd, WS
Free

March of Dimes Walk
Saturday, April 18
Bolton Park in WS
Register at 9 am. For more information, consult the web site link above.

Pilot Mountain Astronomy Observing
Saturday, April 18 from dark to 11 pm
Pilot Mountain State Park, 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle.
Join SciWorks Planetarium staff, the Forsyth Astronomical Association and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park for this free observing session. Telescopes will be provided. Meet in the Pilot Mountain summit parking lot. Rain date is May 16. Free. Phone: 336-714-7109.

Yee Haw! River Paddle
Saturday, April 25th from 8:30 am to 6 pm
Haw River Trail Paddle Accesses throughout Alamance County
The Haw River Trial Partnership presents the 2nd Annual Yee Haw! River Paddle. The Yee-Haw! River Paddle will bring together beginners and experienced paddlers alike to share the Haw River in a community atmosphere. Three events are planned to accommodate all skill levels: Beginner Paddle, Day Paddle, and Family Paddle. This event is sponsored by The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company, Burlington/Alamance County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Burlington Recreation & Parks, Alamance County Recreation & Parks, and Graham Recreation & Parks. For general information, please call (336) 222-5030. All Ages. Cost: Free-$20

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
High Point Museum
Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday, April 19, 1 pm to 4 pm
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Splash Into Safety
Sunday, April 26th from 2 pm to 5 pm
Maynard Aquatic Center
Burlington Recreation & Parks and the SAFE KIDS Alamance County Chapter team up to bring you the 6th Annual "Splash Into Safety". Come to the MAC for swimming, food, and fun. The safety venues span from poolside to the parking lot. Receive free educational materials about of boating safety, canoe safety, swimming safety, personal flotation device use, dive demonstrations, fire safety house, immunizations as well as many more topics will be delivered through various groups. The goal of the SAFE KIDS Splash Into Safety is to bring safety awareness to children 14 and under. Parents learn valuable lessons as they too, visit the safety vendors. For more information call 222-5043. Ages: 14 & Under. Admission: Free.

If we left out any event you'd like mentioned, please add in the comments below!

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