Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Guest Blogger Kari A and Katie M

It’s time to get ready for the Spring 2010 Children's Boutique Resale, Winston Salem's only boutique clothing consignment sale! The sale started a few years ago when Kari Allison, a local mom, thought she might earn a little more for her boutique clothing. Apparently, she wasn't the only one having these thoughts, and thus CBR was born. We are excited to feature this Smarty Sponsor today!

If you are a mom with that awesome combination of frugalista and fashionista, this bi-annual consignment phenomenon is for you! It’s all of the thrill, less of the hunt! And it's all fabulous! At the Children's Boutique Resale (CBR) you will find many wonderful boutique and designer brands of clothing. Your children can grow like fashionable little weeds without comprising the budget! Our motto is: Wear it. Love it. Pass it on!

For more information on CBR along with dates and times, keep reading!

We pride ourselves on making the consignment sale convenient and profitable for consignors. There are no registration fees, no shifts to work (unless desired) and you can shop early at our preview sale. Our goal is to serve you better each season, so with the new year comes growth and changes! We have modified our tagging and payment proccess and we have streamlined our checkout. No long lines!We are also very proud to support local mompreneurs. We have several vendors lined up for our spring sale. You won't want to miss the unique boutique products found here.

Whether you’re a shopper or a consigner, we encourage you to visit the website for more details. Below are dates and times:

Spring Sale
Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 9am until 2pm
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 9am until 2pm

Clothing Drop Off
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - 9 until 2pm and 4pm-7pm

Consignors Only Preview
Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - 6pm until 8pm

And for the rest of this week's smarty scoop, keep reading!

St. Francis Day School Open House
Wednesday, January 27 from 9:30- 11:30
3506 Lawndale Drive, GSO
Phone: 336-288-4740, Director: Rae Augustin
Be sure to check out what why this school is considered Smarty-Approved!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
Twin City Stage, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S
A musical comedy about six young people struggling with puberty in a spelling championship where the contestants learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. Adults, $22; students, $18.

Half-Price Friday Nights
Friday, January 29 at 5-8 p.m.
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO
All families welcome for a night of fun at a discounted admission of $3.

Kids Krafters Club
Friday, January 29 from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
ArtQuest, Green Hill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., GSO
Twice-monthly workshops for kids who want to get crafty. For ages 7 and up. Registration required. Some workshops may require an additional materials fee. Members, $3; non-members, $5.

Multi-lingual Storytime
Friday, January 29 at 11 am
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S
Learn about other cultures and listen to other languages in these storytimes. Presented by the Forsyth County Public Libraries. Free with museum admission, $7.

Legends in the Lodge
Saturday, January 30 from 7 - 9 pm
Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, HP
Bring the family for storytelling time in the tipi at PEC. A storyteller will spin tales of Coyote, Grandfather Rock, Hero Twins and more. Special ceremonies and traditions will be shared and interpreted. Refreshments around the tipi campfire. Pre-registration required. Members, $4; non-members,$5.

NC High School Cheerleading State Championships
Saturday, January 30 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Parkway, W-S
Adults, $10; students, $5; ages 5 and under, free.

Books Alive: Puzzled Penguin
Saturday, January 30 at 10:30 am
Lewisville Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville
Books come alive at the Lewisville Library the last Saturday of every month. Every session starts at 10:30 a.m. with a two minute actor's warm-up, followed by reading the selected book of the month, and then kids get on their feet and learn by doing. K - 3rd graders will enjoy this interactive program. Cost: FREE

The 3rd Annual Big Game Chili Cook-off
Saturday, January 30 at Noon
Whole Foods Market 41 Miller Street, Winston-Salem
At the Annual Chili Cook-off each department teams up to create an all-natural, champion chili and the customers are the judges. The winning department receives a trophy, bragging rights for the entire year and their prized chili to be sold at the hot soup bar. Customers who cast their vote for their favorite recipe will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Whole Foods Market gift card*. Prizes will also be awarded for the correct answers to the Big Game (Super Bowl) Trivia. Wear the football jersey of your favorite team, get some great ideas for the Big Game, and share in the fun festivities. *Please visit Customer Service, the day of the event, for the official rules and conditions of The 3rd Annual Big Game Chili Cook-off. Cost: FREE

Lincoln Financial ArtQuest Community Arts Sundays
Sunday, January 31 from 3 - 5 pm
ArtQuest, Green Hill Center for N.C. Art, 200 N. Davie St., GSO
Each month on designated Sundays, ArtQuest features arts and crafts activities of cultures from around the world. A hands-on art gallery. Members, free; non-members, $2.50.

Burkhead Preschool Open House
Monday, February 1 from 6 - 7 pm
Burkhead Preschool, 5250 Silas Creek Pkway, W-S
Are you or someone you know looking for just the right preschool? Come check out Burkhead Preschool's Open House. There will be childcare and a light supper provided during this open house event. And see why this school is considered Smarty-Approved! For more information about our preschool and our open house click the web site link above, and then click on the “application” button to find the information about the Open House. The preschool asks that you help in planning by calling or emailing ahead to let them know you are coming. Phone: 765-6590. Email: director@burkheadpreschool.net.

Open House at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Tuesday, February 2 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School, 1730 Link Road, W-S
Our Lady of Mercy is SACS accredited and enrollment is available for grades Pre-K to 8 for the 2010/2011 school year. Come visit a school with over 50 years of academic excellence. The exceptional faculty is dedicated to helping children reach their highest potential with exemplary achievements through balanced curriculum in academics, national test scores, athletics, extra curricular activities, community service, art, and music. Call 722-7204 for a student led tour available by appointment throughout the school year. And see why this school is considered Smarty-Approved!

Forget Me Not Photography's Cutest Kid Contest
We want to celebrate our success, and more importantly its time for us to give back!!! With the success of the studio, and now the launch of Forget Me Not Boutique (officially opening at the beginning of March), we want to do something to say thank you! We are ready, and now able to give back to our community and have chosen a very special way to do that. We are hosting a cutest kid contest and donating 100% (yes that's right!) of the session proceeds for this contest to the FSNCC. What is the FSNCC? An awesome children's charity, located right here in the Triad! The Family Support Network of Central Carolina is an organization which serves families whose children have special needs or who are born prematurely. For more details on this contest that runs through the month of February, click here.

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Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM