Family Events - April Calendar

By Katie M

You've asked. We listened. And now we're delivering a full month of family events in the Triad! This has been made possible thanks in large part with our partnership with Prudential Carolinas Realty. This event list will always be accessible through our Family Events button on the right side of our web site, and it will change out the first of each month. And as always, this list is a work-in-progress and is built on submissions from our readers. We will continue to add the events you send us and we can do so at any time.

Enjoy a month full of family events, smarties! And please email us at triadsmartypants@gmail.com with any events we forgot to include!

Thursday, April 1
Spring Day Camp
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:30am – 6pm
Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410
March 29 -April 2, Bur-Mil Park is offering a week-long Spring Day Camp for children in Kindergarten through the 5th grade. Children will enjoy a week of wildlife & environmental education, arts & crafts, games and more! $110 for the week.

Day Out With Thomas Tickets On Sale Now!
Nc Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salsibury Ave., Spencer, NC, 28159
Day Out With Thomas (TM) at the N.C. Transportation Museum happens Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3. Make sure you aren't left out of the fun! Tickets go on sale April 1st for this fun family favorite. Buy online or at the N.C. Transportation Museum.

Simply Story Time
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Join us for story time in the theater. Free with admission/membership.

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! 336-703-2920

Friday, April 2
Spring Day Camp
Friday, April 2, 2010, 7:30am – 6pm
Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. Greensboro, NC 27410
From March 29 -April 2, Bur-Mil Park is offering a week-long Spring Day Camp for children in Kindergarten through the 5th grade. Children will enjoy a week of wildlife & environmental education, arts & crafts, games and more! $110 for the week

First Friday in Downtown Greensboro
Friday, April 2, 2010, 6 – 9pm
Downtown Greensboro, Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401
First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of Downtown Greensboro’s shops, galleries and alternative arts venues that participate with specially programmed events and extended hours (until 9pm) on the first Friday of every month. The event is an opportunity to explore the center city’s local artistic community and encourages commerce and support of locally-owned, independent businesses located in Downtown. First Friday is promoted through a partnership between Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro. Check for future updates and a downloadable map/guide at the First Friday Web site, www.downtownfridays.com.

YMCA Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 2nd
William G. White YMCA, 775 West End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
FREE for Community! Join us for our Annual YMCA Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 2nd at the Wm. G. White, Jr. Family YMCA. (Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Hanes Park which is across the street from our YMCA.)Little Kids (0-3 years) 10:00-10:30 AM; Big Kids (3+ years) 10:30-11:00 AM.

Saturday, April 3
Hot Wheels Collectors Club
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 9am – 4pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
The Hot Wheels Collectors Club is coming to the Museum.

WKZL Easter Egg Festival
Saturday, April 3 from 10 am to 1 pm
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
Join the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market and 107.5 KZL for a fun filled day of activities for children ages two to nine. Lots of games and prizes. Bring your egg baskets and come for the Egg Hunts. For more information call 105.7 KZL at (336)274-8042.

Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3 at 6 pm
Fairchild Community Center, 827 Graham Hopedale Road, Burlington
Ages 6- 8 hunt for eggs that glow in the dark. Free.

Easter at Old Salem
Saturday, April 3 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Old Salem, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S
Celebrate Easter at Old Salem with an egg hunt, treats and activities. Adults $21; Ages 6-16 $10.

Kite Day
Saturday, April 03, 2010
Historic Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Join us for a fun afternoon in the park!
Kites will rule the skies from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Bring your own kite - a limited number of kites will be available. Free admission!

PrintPool Party & Cookout
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10am – 1:30pm
Davie Family YMCA, 215 Cemetery Street, Mocksville, NC 27028

Easter Egg Scramble
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10 – 11:30am
Civitan Park, Kernersville, NC
Come to Civitan Park and scramble for goodie-filled eggs & prizes. Don't miss this topsy-turvy fun. You might even see the Easter Bunny. It's Fast & Free so don't be late! Times staggered by age as follows:
Ages 3 and under at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 4-7 at 10:45 a.m.
Ages 8-12 at 11:30 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt
Gate City Lanes, 5502 Hornaday Road, Greensboro, NC 27409
2 pm
For kids aged 12 and under
336-292-5100

Lillie’s Friends – Family Festival, Egg Hunt and 5k Run
Tanglewood Park, Clemmons
10 am – 2 pm (5k Run/Walk starts at 9 am. To register, go to www.lilliesfriends.org.)
The Lillie' Friend's "Got Friends?" 5k Run/Walk will be held at the scenic Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. Starting and finishing at the Tanglewood Steeplechase Field, the course will wind through the beautiful tree-lined canopy of Tanglewood Park. In the spirit of Easter, you will come to a point along the course where you will be given a surprise that you will need to carry to the finish line. Fun and unique entertainment along the way makes your run fun and different than any other race. The family festival is FREE and open to the public. Fun activities include a Kids "Chase the Hare" Fun Run (from 15 yards to 200 yards) which is designed for children from six months old to 9 years of age. Other activities include crafts, games, face painting, inflatables, balloon magician, live entertainment including Big Bang Boom Kids Band and a HUGE egg hunt with over 5000 eggs!!

Burlington City Park Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m.
Burlington City Park, 1333 Overbrook Road, Burlington
Children divided into age groups for egg hunt. A visit from the Easter Bunny too. Free.

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3 at 1 pm
Union Cross Baptist Church, Kernersville

Sunday, April 4
Family First Southern Sculpture Workshop
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
2 to 4 p.m.
Discover the southern buildings photographed by William Christenberry and make your own three-dimensional building out of found materials. We will photograph your sculpture, too! Family First Workshops are for elementary school-aged children and up, accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. Please call 336.758.5599 for required reservations. Admission is $7 per person attending the workshop.

Monday, April 5
Busy Bees
Monday, April 5, 2010, 9am – 12pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
GCM's educational play program offers lots of fun things parents can do together with their children including music and movement, sensory story time, and awesome arts. Offered on Mondays from 9am-12pm for Members only and includes different themes for each week. Best suited for pre-school aged children (ages 1-5) and their caregivers. Call Gabrielle at 574-2898x311 for details.

Hive Time
Monday, April 5, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

PrintMocksville Cruise In
Monday, April 5, 2010, 5:30 – 9pm
Downtown Mocksville, On the Square, Mocksville, NC 27028
Show is held on the first and third Monday of each month through October 5th. Show begins at 5:30 PM and runs until dark. Music is by D.J. Barry Rentz and a 50/50 raffle is held each show. Piedmont C.A.R.S. at 751.3770

Tuesday, April 6
Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Wednesday, April 7
Wee Little Kids on the Ball Program
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St. Greensboro, NC
Wee Little Kids on the Ball (ages 3-5 yrs)This program gets your kids moving in a fun way using kid-sized exercise balls! Our activities and games focus on a variety of fitness disciplines including balance, coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. We will be on top of, around, to the side of, and even hopping on balls! No pre-registration necessary.

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Party
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Thursday, April 8
Simply Story Time
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Join us for story time in the theater.Free with admission/membership.

Home & Closet Consignment Sale Registration Deadline
Register by APRIL 8 to consign or volunteer.
300 West Friendly Avenue, Fellowship Hall
West Market Street United Methodist Church
It's time again for the Home & Closet Consignment Sale! Featuring Ladies & Children's Spring/Summer Clothing,Shoes & Accessories; Home Decor, Kitchen Goods,
Furniture, Books, DVDs, Toys, Electronics and more. The PREVIEW SALE is Thursday evening, April 15; public sale April 16 & 17. Only volunteers and consignors may attend the Preview Sale. Volunteers must work one 3-hour shift. Childcare available upon request at most shifts. To register, email homeandcloset@gmail.com or call Leslie at 856-1063.

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! 336-703-2920

Friday, April 9
Craftsmen's Spring Classic Arts & Crafts Festival
Friday, April 9, 2010, 10am – 8pm
Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, 1921 W. Lee St. Greensboro, NC 27403
Features original designs and work from more than 275 talented artists and craftsmen from across the Nation. Visit with the artists/craftsmen as you discover what goes into the making of these one-of-a-kind treasures. Something for every style, taste and budget - traditional, contemporary, functional, whimsical, decorative.

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Upscale Resale is coming to Greensboro!
Public Sale is Friday, April 9th from 9am-5pm
The Village at North Elm (in the old Rolly's building), 303H Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro NC
You are invited to a unique consignment experience in Greensboro! We offer
upscale, finer children's clothing, shoes & accessories in excellent
condition from boutiques & trunk shows and your favorite European brands like
Mini Boden! Infants to size 10 and Introducing NEW 'Tween to Teen! Sizes 12 and UP!
All your favorite brands... Seven, Aeropostale, 77Kids,
Abercrombie, Rainbow, Reef, Roxy, the North Face & more! To shop, sell, volunteer or promote your business, contact us at www.UpscaleResale4kids.com.

Season's Change Event
April 9th and 10th
Splurge's Boutique
Two Locations: 2207 Fleming Rd., GSO AND 210 N. Main St. #130 in Kernersville
Featuring art by Bill Coyne, Liquid Time & CO. Jewelry, Gift w/Purchase & Live Music on Friday, and Saturday in the Kernersville Shop from Noon until 4 pm featuring Lauren Light. 20% off one item everyday at Splurges!

Ladies Only Facebook Bootcamp
April 9 from 10:30 - 1:30 pm
New Town Bistro, Jonestown Rd, W-S
Great for mompreneurs! $35 which includes lunch at New Town Bistro.

Saturday, April 10
Saturday Enrichment Workshop
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10am – 1pm
African American Atelier, 200 N Davie St # 14 Greensboro Cultural Center Greensboro, NC 27401
Saturday Enrichment Workshops are FREE art classes offered to students ages 6-14. Workshops focus on specific art techniques including: basic drawing, printmaking, jewelry making, sculpture, and other selected arts & crafts. Workshops are from 10:00am until 1:00pm in the Atelier classroom, room #329, in the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center.

Season's Change Event
April 9th and 10th
Splurge's Boutique
Two Locations: 2207 Fleming Rd., GSO AND 210 N. Main St. #130 in Kernersville
Featuring art by Bill Coyne, Liquid Time & CO. Jewelry, Gift w/Purchase & Live Music on Friday, and Saturday in the Kernersville Shop from Noon until 4 pm featuring Lauren Light. 20% off one item everyday at Splurges!

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Upscale Resale is coming to Greensboro!
Public Sale is Saturday, April 10th from 9am-1pm.(select items are reduced 50% off on Sat)
The Village at North Elm (in the old Rolly's building), 303H Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro NC
You are invited to a unique consignment experience in Greensboro! We offer
upscale, finer children's clothing, shoes & accessories in excellent
condition from boutiques & trunk shows and your favorite European brands like
Mini Boden! Infants to size 10 and Introducing NEW 'Tween to Teen! Sizes 12 and UP!
All your favorite brands... Seven, Aeropostale, 77Kids,
Abercrombie, Rainbow, Reef, Roxy, the North Face & more! To shop, sell, volunteer or promote your business, contact us at www.UpscaleResale4kids.com.

Hot Wheels Collectors Club
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9am – 4pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
The Hot Wheels Collectors Club is coming to the Museum

Motor Mania
Saturday, April 10 from Noon to 4 pm
Truliant parking lot (near Hanes Mall), 3200 Truliant Way, W-S.
Sponsored by TriadMommies.com and Truliant Federal Credit Union. Admission is $5 per family, and all proceeds benefit TriadMommies.com and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Winston-Salem. Vehicles on display include construction trucks and equipment, rescue vehicles, race cars, motorcycles and much more. Children of all ages can explore trucks of all sizes while learning how they work and serve our community. There also will be snacks, face painting, and inflatable bounce fun.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. between College and McGuinn Drives, HP
10 to 4 pm
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Sunday, April 11
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. between College and McGuinn Drives, HP
1 to 4 pm
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Monday, April 12
Busy Bees
Monday, April 12, 2010, 9am – 12pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
GCM's educational play program offers lots of fun things parents can do together with their children including music and movement, sensory story time, and awesome arts. Offered on Mondays from 9am-12pm for Members only and includes different themes for each week. Best suited for pre-school aged children (ages 1-5) and their caregivers. Call Gabrielle at 574-2898x311 for details.

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Hive Time
Monday, April 12, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

Tuesday, April 13
WS Dash Home Game Opener at BB&T Ballpark
7 pm

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

Wednesday, April 14
Wee Little Kids on the Ball Program
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St. Greensboro, NC
Wee Little Kids on the Ball (ages 3-5 yrs)This program gets your kids moving in a fun way using kid-sized exercise balls! Our activities and games focus on a variety of fitness disciplines including balance, coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. We will be on top of, around, to the side of, and even hopping on balls! No pre-registration necessary.

Portraits, Inc Special Preview Event
Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Beautiful portrait samples from Portraits, Inc. will be on display Tuesday April 6 through Wednesday April 14 at the Etcetra clothing show at the Busy B's shop at 1604 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro.

FIT Nutrition: Toddlers and Picky Eaters
April 14 and 28 from 6 to 7:30 pm
Gateway YWCA, 1300 South Main St, W-S
A Brenner Children's Hospital event. This two-class series addresses the challenges of feeding toddlers and is led by Brenner FIT team members, including a registered dietician. The program is based on Ellyn Satter's Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense. It is free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 15
Simply Story Time
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Join us for story time in the theater. Free with admission/membership.

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! 336-703-2920

The Art of Decorating Workshop Series
Meg Brown Home Furnishings, 5491 US Hwy 158, Advance, NC 27006
6:30pm - 8:00 pm
The Decorating Gals Secrets Revealed. Our favorite decorating tips and tricks. Fee is $35.00 per class. Space is limited. To register go to link above.

Friday, April 16
Dinosaurs!
Friday, April 16, 2010, 10am
Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem
Get ready to hang out with Stegosaurus and hobnob with T-Rex – because Jim West brings the age of the dinosaurs to life! Enjoy prehistory as he mixes storytelling with the latest dinosaur discoveries and a rich musical score of Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinski and Prokofiev.-Pre-K- 3rd Grade-. General Admission- $8 Premium Ticket- $12. Additional Performance Noon

Home & Closet Consignment Sale
Friday, April 16 - 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday, April 17 - 7:30am-12:00noon (with most items discounted)
300 West Friendly Avenue, Fellowship Hall
West Market Street United Methodist Church
It's time again for the Home & Closet Consignment Sale! Featuring Ladies & Children's Spring/Summer Clothing,Shoes & Accessories; Home Decor, Kitchen Goods,
Furniture, Books, DVDs, Toys, Electronics and more. The PREVIEW SALE is Thursday evening, April 15. Only volunteers and consignors may attend the Preview Sale. Volunteers must work one 3-hour shift. Childcare available upon request at most shifts. Register by APRIL 8 to consign or volunteer. To register, email homeandcloset@gmail.com or call Leslie at 856-1063.

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 16 9am-6pm

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, April 16, 2010, 6 – 7:30pm
Davie Family YMCA, 215 Cemetery Street, Mocksville, NC 27028
Call the YMCA for times and activities: 751-9622

Saturday, April 17
Dinosaurs!
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11am
Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem
Get ready to hang out with Stegosaurus and hobnob with T-Rex – because Jim West brings the age of the dinosaurs to life! Enjoy prehistory as he mixes storytelling with the latest dinosaur discoveries and a rich musical score of Mozart, Beethoven, Mahler, Stravinski and Prokofiev. General Admission- $8 Premium Ticket- $12. -Pre-K- 3rd Grade.

Home & Closet Consignment Sale
Friday, April 16 - 9:30am-6:00pm
Saturday, April 17 - 7:30am-12:00noon (with most items discounted)
300 West Friendly Avenue, Fellowship Hall
West Market Street United Methodist Church
It's time again for the Home & Closet Consignment Sale! Featuring Ladies & Children's Spring/Summer Clothing,Shoes & Accessories; Home Decor, Kitchen Goods,
Furniture, Books, DVDs, Toys, Electronics and more. The PREVIEW SALE is Thursday evening, April 15. Only volunteers and consignors may attend the Preview Sale. Volunteers must work one 3-hour shift. Childcare available upon request at most shifts. Register by APRIL 8 to consign or volunteer. To register, email homeandcloset@gmail.com or call Leslie at 856-1063.

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 17th 9am-6pm

Brunch with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz!
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 10am-12pm
Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, Kernerville, NC
Tickets $15 (includes the brunch plus a ticket to see "Wizard of Oz" at Glenn High School on April 22nd, 23rd, 24th, OR 25th – your choice). Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, and Glenda will interact with you as you enjoy the delicious "Oz cooked" meal!!! Also Available for $5: professional photo of you and the Oz characters

4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Motorcycle Run
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9am – 1pm
Davie Family YMCA, 123 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, Mocksville, NC 27028
Join us for the 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Motorcycle Run! We will have activities, music, fun, food, and games! Registration fee for walkers is $20 and includes a t-shirt while supplies last. Registration fee for riders is $20 for single and $30 for double and includes a t-shirt while supplies last. Call DDVS/RCC at 336-751-3450 for more information.

HUGE YARD SALE
Saturday, April 17, beginning at 7:30 AM
Front Street UMC, Corner of Front, Fisher and Webb (GSO)
Lots and lots of good quality items, including furniture, a piano, an organ, sports equipment, decorating items, baby equipment, dishes, televisions, toys, games, books and children and adult clothing. Sponsored by the Front Street Child Care Programs
Proceeds benefit those programs.

Piedmont Earth Day
10 am to 5 pm on the campus of Wake Forest University
Enjoy this zero waste challenge event with children's activities, entertainment, an all-natural food court and more than 100 exhibits. Please bring your re-usable watter bottle and remember to carpool. Free admission. Rain or shine.

Sunday, April 18
Up Up and Away
Sunday, April 18, 2010, 11am – 2pm
Civitan Park, Kernersville, NC
Pack a lunch, bring a kite to Civitan Park, and spend the morning catching a breeze. Register by April 16th to make Spin Art Frisbees for $4 each. Call 996-3062 to find out more.

Come Take A Peek
Sunday, April 18 at 2 pm
Summit School, Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem
If your child is a rising Junior Kindergartner or a rising Kindergartner, please join us for our “Come Take A Peek” experience. Children will have the opportunity to experience a condensed version of a typical day, including classroom activities, music, P.E., and storytelling time in the library. As a parent, you will have a chance to observe your child participating in the magic of Summit School! (Contact kmemory@summitmail.org to register for Come Take A Peek.)

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 18th 1-5pm

Monday, April 19
Busy Bees
Monday, April 19, 2010, 9am – 12pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
GCM's educational play program offers lots of fun things parents can do together with their children including music and movement, sensory story time, and awesome arts. Offered on Mondays from 9am-12pm for Members only and includes different themes for each week. Best suited for pre-school aged children (ages 1-5) and their caregivers. Call Gabrielle at 574-2898x311 for details.

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 19 9am-6pm

PrintMocksville Cruise In
Monday, April 19, 2010, 5:30 – 9pm
Downtown Mocksville, On the Square, Mocksville, NC 27028
Show is held on the first and third Monday of each month through October 5th. Show begins at 5:30 PM and runs until dark. Music is by D.J. Barry Rentz and a 50/50 raffle is held each show. Piedmont C.A.R.S. at 751.3770

Tuesday, April 20
Spring Show COCKTAIL PREVIEW at The Trunk Show at 5:30 pm
The Trunk Room, Stratford Road (the old Celtic Cafe, next to Space Savers)
Featuring artwork by many of our artists including David Nance, Hilda Spain-Owen, Kristin Gibson, Libby Smart, Margaret Salisbury, Anne Neilson, and several others. We will also have a truck load of antiques - not to miss! This has been a hit from past shows, it is always exciting to see what arrives!

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 20 9am-6pm

Wednesday, April 21
Wee Little Kids on the Ball Program
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St. Greensboro, NC
Wee Little Kids on the Ball (ages 3-5 yrs)This program gets your kids moving in a fun way using kid-sized exercise balls! Our activities and games focus on a variety of fitness disciplines including balance, coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. We will be on top of, around, to the side of, and even hopping on balls! No pre-registration necessary.

Open House at St. Francis Day School, GSO
Wednesday, April 21 from 9:30 - 11:30 am
St. Francis Day School, 3506 Lawndale Drive, GSO
Tour the classrooms, meet the teachers and talk with current parents. We have been serving greater Greensboro's children for over 40 years. For more information or to schedule another tour contact us at dayschool@stfrancisgreensboro.org.

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 21 9am-6pm

Spring Show at The Trunk Show
Wednesday April 21 from 9: 30 am to 5:30 pm
The Trunk Room, Stratford Road (the old Celtic Cafe, next to Space Savers)
Featuring artwork by many of our artists including David Nance, Hilda Spain-Owen, Kristin Gibson, Libby Smart, Margaret Salisbury, Anne Neilson, and several others. We will also have a truck load of antiques - not to miss! This has been a hit from past shows, it is always exciting to see what arrives!

Thursday, April 22
Simply Story Time
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Join us for story time in the theater.Free with admission/membership.

Annual Earth Day ay Center City Park
Greensboro Center City Park
Thursday, April 22 4:30-7:30pm
Enjoy music, art, kids' activities, local food, drinks and crafts. Bring the family and enjoy the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day as we celebrate in Downtown Greensboro.

Town of Kernersville Earth Day Celebration
Thursday, April 22 9:30am-4pm
Kernersville Town Hall Square
134 East Mountain Street Kernersville, NC 27284
Come be a part of the Town of Kernersville’s second annual Earth Day Celebration! This is a free event for families and will include the Art for Earth Contest.
This event will be held rain or shine!

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 22 9am-6pm

Spring Show at The Trunk Show
Thursday, April 22 from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
The Trunk Room, Stratford Road (the old Celtic Cafe, next to Space Savers)
Featuring artwork by many of our artists including David Nance, Hilda Spain-Owen, Kristin Gibson, Libby Smart, Margaret Salisbury, Anne Neilson, and several others. We will also have a truck load of antiques - not to miss! This has been a hit from past shows, it is always exciting to see what arrives!

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! 336-703-2920

Earth Day
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
Come learn about our environment and discover all of the many things you can do to help keep it beautiful. Free with paid admission or Museum membership.

Friday, April 23
Discount Friday Nights
Friday, April 23, 2010, 4 – 8pm
Children's Museum of W/S, 390 S. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, NC
The Children's Museum will be open the following Friday nights from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for $3.00 admission for you and your family.

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 23rd 9am-6pm

W-S Junior League Annual Rummage Sale
Friday: April 23 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Lawrence Joel Coliseum Annex and Education Building
Admission price:
Friday: $5 for adults; children under age 12 are admitted free
As Winston-Salem’s largest “flea market”, this sale provides quality goods at affordable prices to over 5,000 attendees. Approximately 62,000 square feet of space houses more than twenty departments of clothing, shoes, books, housewares, furniture, appliances, antiques, new items, and much more. This is truly a community event.

Saturday, April 24
Books Alive Lazy Day Charades
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:30 – 11:30am
Lewisville Library Auditorium, 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023
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.

Buckhead Betties Creative Container Sale
300 NC Highway 68. (Same location as the fall sale.)
April 24th 9am-4pm

W-S Junior League Annual Rummage Sale
Saturday am: April 24 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the half price sale
Saturday pm: April 24 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. for the famous “big bag sale”
Lawrence Joel Coliseum Annex and Education Building
Admission price:
Saturday am: $3 Half price sale
Saturday pm: $1 Admission and $5 per bag, bags provided
As Winston-Salem’s largest “flea market”, this sale provides quality goods at affordable prices to over 5,000 attendees. Approximately 62,000 square feet of space houses more than twenty departments of clothing, shoes, books, housewares, furniture, appliances, antiques, new items, and much more. This is truly a community event.

Saturday Enrichment Workshop
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10am – 1pm
African American Atelier, 200 N Davie St # 14 Greensboro Cultural Center Greensboro, NC 27401
Saturday Enrichment Workshops are FREE art classes offered to students ages 6-14. Workshops focus on specific art techniques including: basic drawing, printmaking, jewelry making, sculpture, and other selected arts & crafts. Workshops are from 10:00am until 1:00pm in the Atelier classroom, room #329, in the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center.

Earth Day Celebration & 5K/10K runs
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Celebrate Earth Day at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning area. Participants will enjoy bison tours, guided hikes, children's activities, and tours of the Minor-Porter Log House throughout the day. Other programs and activities include a 5K and 10K runs, a demonstration of Live Birds of Prey, live music by Erica Wheeler, and opportunities to learn to kayak. Admission and parking is free. Shuttles will transport guests from the Lewisville City Hall to the event site. For more information or to register for the 5K or 10K please call 972.219.3560.

RayLen's Spring Fling
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1 – 5pm
RayLen Vineyards & Winery, 3577 US Hwy 158, Mocksville, NC 27028
Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and your friends and dance the afternoon away. Try some new wine or savor some favorites! Single bottle purchases available for picnics. Includes admission, a glass of wine, souvenir wine glass and parking.

West End Shops by the Park Block Party
Saturday, April 24th from 11am-6pm
In the historic West End of Winston-Salem
There will be live music including DJ Nick Peluso, performances by the Theatre Alliance, several good food options, kids' activities, neighborhood artists on display and sidewalk sales by local vendors.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. between College and McGuinn Drives, HP
10 am to 4 pm
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Sunday, April 25
Sundays in the Park
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2 – 5pm
Center City Park, Elm Street and Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27401
Sundays in the Park are held from 2 -5pm on the last Sunday of each month from May through October. In addition to bands, crafts, and children's activities, the 2009 Sundays in the Park at Center City Park will spotlight selected community resources -bringing a new dimension to the family-friendly events. Visit our website for more information!

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave. between College and McGuinn Drives, HP
1 pm to 4 pm
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Monday, April 26
Busy Bees
Monday, April 26, 2010, 9am – 12pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
GCM's educational play program offers lots of fun things parents can do together with their children including music and movement, sensory story time, and awesome arts. Offered on Mondays from 9am-12pm for Members only and includes different themes for each week. Best suited for pre-school aged children (ages 1-5) and their caregivers. Call Gabrielle at 574-2898x311 for details.

Hive Time
Monday, April 26, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

Tuesday, April 27

Wednesday, April 28
Wee Little Kids on the Ball Program
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Children's Museum, 220 N. Church St. Greensboro, NC
Wee Little Kids on the Ball (ages 3-5 yrs)This program gets your kids moving in a fun way using kid-sized exercise balls! Our activities and games focus on a variety of fitness disciplines including balance, coordination, strength, cardio, and flexibility. We will be on top of, around, to the side of, and even hopping on balls! No pre-registration necessary.

31 Cent Scoop Night
Wed, April 28 from 5 - 10 pm
Baskin Robbins locations
Join us for 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® and help us honor America's firefighters. The Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™. Participating stores will reduce prices of ice cream scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities. *2.5 oz scoops are 31 cents plus tax where applicable. Limit 3 scoops per person.

Thursday, April 29
Simply Story Time
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, 220 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Join us for story time in the theater. Free with admission/membership.

Jewelry XOX Launch Party
Thursday, April 29 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Arbor Run Clubhouse at 255 Fairhaven Road in Lewisville.
Food, drinks, giveaways, Mother’s Day special and lots of fun!

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! 336-703-2920

Friday, April 30
The Secret of Kells
Friday, April 30 through Thursday, May 6, 2010
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Come see the 2010 Oscar nominated animated feature film. The story of the boy behind the famed Irish Book of Kells

Jewelry XOX Launch Party
Friday, April 30 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Arbor Run Clubhouse at 255 Fairhaven Road in Lewisville. Food, drinks, giveaways, Mother’s Day special and lots of fun!

Jefferson Elementary School Carnival
Friday, April 30th, 5p.m. – 8p.m.
4000 Jefferson School Lane, Winston-Salem
Come join us for the annual Jefferson Elementary School Carnival. There will be pizza, fun games and prizes, a haunted classroom, a silent auction and much, much more! Come by and check it out. All proceeds benefit Jefferson Elementary School PTA.

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