Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Happy Wednesday, Smarty readers! Well, we had our day last month so now it's Dad's turn! Father's Day is going to be a beautiful day here in the Triad - sunny and in the high 80s - so if you haven't already made plans, be sure to consider some of the events we have listed below! And tell Dad to log on to Triad Smarty Pants on Saturday to read about our first Smarty Dad! We're excited to honor Father's day with a great profile for you all to read...stay tuned.

But before you go perusing this weekend's events, we wanted to be sure you knew about the FREE parenting classes Brenner Children's Hospital, our newest Smarty sponsor, is currently offering! For a complete list with descriptions, visit www.besthealth.com/BrennerMonth. To register for an event, please call Health On-Call at 716-2255. Below are a few of the classes offered tomorrow through Saturday...

June 17 at 6 pm
Breastfeeding Success: Returning to Work

June 18 at 11 am
Nutrition Trivia Bingo

June 18 at 6 pm
Of Course I Don't Want My Kids to Be Overweight…But How?

June 19 at 4 pm
From Circumcision to Bedwetting: Children’s Urologic Health

June 20 at 1 pm
Kids in the Kitchen

As for other events this weekend, keeping reading!

Book Signing with Michele Manderine
Friday, June 19 at House of Plants, 507 Harvey St., W-S (10:30 am to 3 pm), and Saturday, June 20 at Angelina's Teas, 125 S. Stratford Road, W-S. (10 am to 3 pm).
Childrens book author, Michele Manderine Crouch, will be signing copies of her book, "Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat." Meet a replica of Tristan, and see Harvey, the garden cat. Free. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Girls’ Night Out at From Art to Zebras
Friday, June 19 from 6 to 9 pm
From Art to Zebras, 3700 N. Main St. Suite 111, HP
Bring the girls for a night of their own! We’ll watch an American Girl movie, have pizza, and do some girly crafts. Registration required. Call for price information. Phone: 336-454-2091

You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Friday, June 19 at 8pm
Kernersville Little Theatre 512 West Mountain St., Kernersville, NC
A lively musical based on the characters from the comic strip "Peanuts." Cost: $16 adults, $14 students and seniors, $8 children. Phone: 336.993.6556

Bee a Bear: Black Bears and Bees
Saturday, June 20 from 9 am to 5 pm.
NC Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro
Explore life as a bear and catch the latest buzz on bees at the NC Zoo. Adults, $10; ages 2-12, $6; under 2, free. Phone: 800-488-0444

Blacksmithing Demonstration
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP
Come watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. Free. Phone: 336-885-1859.

Greensboro’s 14th Annual Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 20 from Noon to 6 pm.
Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO
Juneteenth is the oldest holiday observance of African American emancipation as a result of the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment of January 31, 1895 freeing all slaves. In celebration of "Freedom Day," activities for the family will include – A Juneteenth Pageant; Guest Speaker; Gospel, Musical and Spoken Word Performances; Storytelling;Family Entertainment; Health Screenings; Genealogical Research Information; Mentoring; Kiddie Korner; Bounce House; Games; Vendors selling Crafts, Artifacts and Food. Free admission. Phone: 336-697-9668.

Summer on Trade
Saturday, June 20 from 7 to 10 pm
Corner 6th and Trade streets in The Arts District, W-S
The best street party in the Triad is back for its 10th year celebration. Each Saturday night this summer, plan to come to Downtown's Arts District for an eclectic mix of live music, delicious festival food and beverages and dancing in the streets. Fun for the entire family! Free. Phone: 336-354-1500.

Free Admission for Dads at Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Sunday, June 21 from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Old Salem, WS
Old Salem Museums & Gardens celebrates Father’s Day this year by giving away complimentary tickets to all fathers who visit the museum on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. The tickets are for fathers only, and are valid only on Father’s Day. For the rest of the family, ticket prices on Sunday are $14 for adults and $7 for children ages 6-16. However, during the summer months Old Salem has teamed up with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina for its summer canned food drive. Any child 13 and under who brings in two cans of food or more will be admitted to Old Salem for free.

Arts Splash Summer Concert Series
Sunday, June 21 from 6 to 7:30 pm
Mendenhall Station Transportation Terminal, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP
Free concert featuring the beach music of Cruize Control. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any of the concert locations. Free. Phone: 336-889-2787.

Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park
Sunday, June 21
Blandwood Mansion, 447 W. Washington St., GSO
Bring the family and a picnic dinner and enjoy music featuring Sophisticated Blues at 6 p.m. and and Rob Massengale Band at 7:15 p.m. Free. Phone: 336-373-2373.

Summer Solstice Celebration
Sunday, June 21 from 6 to 9 pm
Greensboro Arboretum, off West Market St., GSO
This is a family-friendly annual event that brings thousands of triad citizens together on the longest day of the year. Put on your fairy wings and glitter and meander through this mid-summer night’s dream. Face painting, butterfly release, hooping, drums and belly dancing will be showcased throughout the evening with a fire finale at 9 p.m. in the Butterfly Garden. Free. Phone: 336-339-1828. Rain date June 28.

What did we forget? Please add your event below!

Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM