Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events & Giveaway!!!

By Rachel H and Katie M

Before we get to our list of the weekend activities, we have a question ... How many of you have a son who has been watching TV and then comes running up to you claiming that he just HAS to go see the Monster Truck Show? Oh yes, we have all seen the commercials and heard the roar of the engines and probably ignored our children's pleas to go. Well, no more ignoring the requests, because now you can WIN two free tickets to the show on Friday night 7:30pm, Jan. 15th, 2010. This can of course be a great bonding moment between dad and son if the girls aren't up for it!

All you need to do is click here (This contest has now ended) to register. Be sure you are a TSP newsletter subscriber first (just enter your email in the newsletter sign-up box in the upper right of our website). We will be choosing one random winner each day up until the day of the event. At the end of each day's blog we will announce our winner. Stay tuned and good luck!

If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the Monster Jam, follow this link! Now on to our weekend events ...

Summit at Night
Summit School in Winston-Salem is now accepting registration for “Summit at Night” classes, which will be held in January and February 2010 and are open to the greater community. The class presenters donate their time and talents, ensuring that all funds raised go to the Summit Financial Aid fund. Classes are also offered for all ages on topics ranging from photography and stop motion animation, to cooking, sumo-bot robot wrestling, yoga for kids, and tips for getting a book published. Registration information and a complete list of Summit at Night classes may be found on the Summit School website (click link above).

"Esperanza Rising”
Friday 10 a.m, noon and 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.
Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S
A musical presented by the Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem and Allegacy en Español. Recommended for 3rd-8th gradeers. $8; $12 (premium seating evening and Sat. shows only).

Half-Price Friday Nights
Friday, January 8 from 5-8 p.m.
Greensboro Children's Museum
All families welcome for a night of fun at a discounted admission of $3.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Magnet Schools Enrollment Fair
Saturday, January 9 from 10 am to 2 pm
South Main Hall of Benton Convention Center
The magnet school fair is a great place to learn about all 15 WSFCS magnets at a single location. Meet staff and teachers from each of the magnets and watch student performances that highlight the schools' outstanding programs.

The Healthy Chefs
Saturday, January 9 at 2 pm
Magnolia House of Health, 215 N. Broad Street, WS
This class is for women who would like to get a healthy start on the new year for herself and her family! They will feature a different cuisine every month. This month is healthy Asian cooking. The class will consist of learning an entree, a side dish, dessert, and a drink. So, grab a friend and join in for some fun! Please RSVP.
Cost: $16.00 Need more information? Contact: stevens.juli@yahoo.com.

Crossfit Open House
Saturday, January 9 at 10 am
CrosssFit Winston-Salem, 105-B Griffith Plaza Dr, WS
Watch our wild work out style or jump in and try it! Flipped any tires lately?
Free!

"Robin Hood" Auditions
Saturday, January 9 from 1-4 p.m.
First floor, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO
The Greensboro Children’s Theatre is holding auditions for children in grades 4 - 9. First-come, first-serve basis. Requires cold readings from the script along with a short improvisation that will be provided. No preparation is necessary. Free.

Forsyth Astronomical Society’s Annual New Telescope Owners Workshop
Saturday, January 9 from 1 - 5 pm
Sciworks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S
Got a new telescope for Christmas? FAS members will be available to answer your questions about how telescopes work and show you how to use your telescope. Free with paid museum admission, adults, $10; ages 6-18, $8; ages 2-5, $6; under 2, free.

Healthier Ever After Expo
Saturday, January 9 from 10:30 a.m-noon
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S
YMCA aerobics instructor Christi Eley, founder of Angel Bear Yoga, is offering a fun and high-energy family aerobics class, along with healthy snacks from Best Health and take-home recipes. Members who register, free; non-members, $5.

Family Movie Night: “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
Saturday, January 9 at 7 p.m.
Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington
Families invited to enjoy a movie on the big screen. Warm popcorn and candy available for small fee. Just bring your own seat or blanket. This film is rated PG. Free.

Lincoln Financial ArtQuest Community Arts Sundays
Sunday, January 10 from 3-5 p.m.
ArtQuest, Green Hill Center for N.C. Art, 200 N. Davie St., GSO
Each month on designated Sundays, ArtQuest will feature arts and crafts activities of cultures from around the world. Come learn how these cultures contribute to our local community. Members, free; non-members, $2.50.

Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM