Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events
By Katie M
Happy Wednesday, Smarty readers! Can you believe school is almost out? The weather feels like fall, but pretty soon those kiddos will be home FULL TIME! Are you ready??? If you haven't made your summer camp plans, it's not too late. Be sure to check back to our Smarty Picks for Summer Camp blog for some great ideas. We've recently updated it, and many Smarty readers added in other fun camp ideas too.
Speaking of summer, I can't believe Memorial Day weekend is here! Looks like the weather will warm up this weekend too which is perfect because LOTS of pools open up around the Triad. If you don't belong to a private pool, below is a list of some public openings this weekend (sorry Greensboro Smarties - I couldn't find any openings this weekend in your area...so come to WS or HP! - or let us know of pool openings in the comments below!).
Winston-Salem:
• Bolton, Kimberley Park and Parkland Pool OPEN:
May 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 (Weekend Only). Full time schedule starts June 6.
• Happy Hill, Mineral Springs, Reynolds Park and Sprague pools open for the summer on June 12.
• Tanglewood Park Public Pool: Memorial Day Weekend Calendar - Saturday (11 am to 8 pm), Sunday (11 am to 6 pm) and Monday (11 am to 8 pm).
High Point
High Point City Lake Pool and Waterslide: Opens for the season beginning May 23 for weekends only. Weekday operation begins June 16.
As for the rest of the events, read on. Enjoy your long holiday weekend!
Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music.”
Thursday and Friday 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Lee St., GSO.
Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music. Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny’s new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover 'instruments' they never knew existed - rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together. $14, $17, $20. Phone: 800-745-3000.
Strawberry Picking at Ingram Farm
Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ingram Farms, 6121 Riverdale Drive, HP.
Phone: 336-431-2369
Enjoy a fresh taste of spring and bring the kids to pick strawberries at Ingram Farm. There is also an animal feeding area with goats and other animals. You Pick:$1.05/lb.; Ingram's Picks for You - $1.65/lb.
Wee Gardners
Friday, May 22 from 10 - 11 am.
Location: Legacy Demonstration Garden, 3309 Burlington Road, GSO.
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Guilford County Cooperative Extension invite 4- and 5-year-old children, who are starting kindergarten in the fall, and an accompanying adult, to attend this two-day program featuring a nature discovery walk, treasure hunt, storytelling, crafts and gardening fun. $10.
Spring Festival: Busy Bees
Saturday, May 23 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Old Salem, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S.
This year's festival will focus on bees, an important part of the historic and modern landscape. The fun-filled day includes puppet shows, making your own beeswax candle, medicinal uses for honey, bees and pollination in the garden. Adults, $21; ages 6-16, $10. Phone: 336-721-7350.
Saturday Night Live
Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 pm
West Forsyth Family YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons, NC
Saturday Night Live is an event for kids in grades 6-8 to have a safe and fun environment to go to and enjoy time with their friends. There are themed nights, pizza, snacks for sale, a live DJ, open game room and open gym. We're ending the school year with a Prom Night just for Middle Schoolers! Come and experience a great night!The doors open at 7:30 pm for VIP guests (members of any YMCA - Please bring card for varification) and 7:45 pm for everyone else. The night ends promptly at 10:30 pm.Costs:$3.00 for VIP guests $10.00 for everyone else. Registration is required - available for download on the webpage. Phone: (336) 712-2000.
ArtQuest Monday Morning Storytimes
Monday, May 25 from 10:30-11 a.m.
ArtQuest, Green Hill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., GSO.
Join ArtQuest each Monday for storytime fun for the little ones followed by a related art project. Free to members; $5. Phone: 336-333-7460.
If we forgot to mention something, please add in the comment section below!
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"Hi Ho, Silver!
Music of the Wild West"
Winston-Salem Symphony Discovery Concert for Kids
Sat., May 23, at 2pm
Williams Auditorium, WSSU
Tickets $5 youngsters, $9 older folks.
464-0145 is the number to call for tickets.
Come early at 1pm to see the Wells Fargo Stagecoach, and wear your favorite western gear!
Are there really no Memorial Day parades or celebrations? We've looked and looked. We hope we've missed something...
I was wondering the same thing! It seems that there was nothing going on this weekend. Maybe the Triad cities assumed we'd all be at the beach!
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