Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Happy Wednesday, Smarties!

We're happy to report that today's post is sponsored by Creative Palooza All-Day Summer Camp. This camp is perfect for parents who will be working this summer, but also an excellent choice for any family who has children in grades K-6. The hours are 7:30am-6pm, and it is like a full day camp with half-day pricing! The hours are flexible, so you can choose to have your child stay for any amount of time in between. The cost is only $135 per week ($100 for members of First Christian Church), and the price remains the same no matter how many hours you choose to attend! Course offerings include music, arts, computer skills, Spanish, tutoring in academic subjects, and social skills. They offer weekly special events as well.

Creative Palooza will be hosting an Open House on Monday, June 1st from 6:30-7:30 pm at First Christian Church. Their location is very convenient, as it is located near 5-points intersection in Winston-Salem in the heart of Buena Vista. Address is 2320 Country Club Road, 27104. The first 15 to register and pay for camp will have the $25 registration fee waived! There will also be a drawing at the Open House to win a week of camp! Hope to see you there! You can get more information by calling Sue at 970-5102 or visit www.creativepalooza.com.

For the rest of this weekend's event scoop, read on!

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
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. Phone: 336-431-2369

High Point Museum Community Heritage Day
Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP
Visit the new furniture heritage exhibit and join in the festivities celebrating 150 years of High Point history. The day will be filled with hands-on activities and crafts, special performances, refreshments, demonstrations and historical reenactments. Free. Phone: 336-885-1859.

“End of Year” Middle School Dance
Saturday, May 30 from 7-11 p.m.
Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., GSO
For all Guilford County Middle School students, join Folk Teen Center staff at Glenwood Recreation Center for the “End of Year” Middle School Dance, featuring the latest hip hop, rap, reggae and pop music. “Dress to Impress,” per the Youth First dress code. $1 per student, and one canned vegetable to be donated to the Greensboro Urban Ministry. Phone: 336-373-2934.

35th Anniversary Celebration of Rural Hall
Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Covington Memorial Park, Church Street, Rural Hall
This event features live music from the Taylor Vaden Band (finale as Elvis), the Adams Sisters, and the Rural Hall Elementary School Chorus. A classic car show is also featured, along with over 30 arts and craft vendors, 18 food vendors (including BBQ, chicken, sausages, hot dogs, corn dogs, corn on the cob, funnel cakes, ice cream, cotton candy, and many other "fair" items), and over 31 community organizations on expo. A children's area with three large inflatables will entertain your kids in a fenced in area. Antique tractors, balloons, face painting will make this a real attraction to all ages. Free.

Third Annual Bike Safety Day
Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-noon.
Little Stars of Bethlehem Preschool, 1355 Jonestown Road, W-S
Bring your bike for a free bike helmet and fitting before you join in the bike rodeo presented by the Winston-Salem Police Department. Free. Phone: 336-391-7881.

Triad Academy Open House
Sunday, May 31 at 3 pm
Triad Academy, 905 Friedberg Church Rd., WS
Triad Academy, an independent day school for students with Dyslexia or a Specific Learning Disability for grades 1-12, is holding an Open House. Great opportunity to visit the school, learn about their programs, and talk with teachers and administrators. Triad Academy is rated among the 11 best schools for Learning Disabilities in the US and Canada on About.com. Phone: 336-775-4900.

Arts in the Park
Sunday, May 31
Center City Park, GSO
Join the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro and their partners for an afternoon of family-friendly face painting, hat making, Kindermusik demonstrations, garden art, dance demonstration, "Around the World" traveling art trunk and more. Musical performances by Andrea Reece and Polecat Creek. Free. 2-5 p.m.

Arts on Sunday: Beach Party
Sunday, May 31 from 1 - 5 pm
Trade Street between Sixth and Seventh St., W-S
AFAS (Arts for Arts Sake) holdS FREE family events every Sunday in May and October in the Arts District of Winston-Salem. The series is called Arts on Sunday and has a different theme each week. This Sunday will feature a clambake and live beach music in addition to a kids craft corner, balloons, face painting, and make-and-take crafts all for FREE. They also added a Hula Hoop contest with prizes. Their mission is to "Build, educate and celebrate our community through Art". Free. Phone: 336-413-6667.

Children’s Book Reading: "A New Home for Katie."
Sunday, May 31 from 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Grace Court Park in the Historic West End, W-S
Linda Riviello and Katie will read the book "A New Home for Katie." 10 % from her book sales this day have been pledged to the Creative Learning Center for the Very Young. Free.

Triad Idol Finale
Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.m.
Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., GSO
Phone: 336-333-7470.
Approximately 12 finalists from each age group from the semi-finals will compete for the TRIAD IDOL crown. $10.

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