Family Events - May Calendar

By Katie M

Triad Smarty Pants and Prudential Carolinas Realty hope you and your family enjoy a full month of family events this May! Now get out and play :)

And we can always add events to our calendar at any time. Just email us your information to triadsmartypants@gmail.com and we'll get it added! Please try to send us information in an email or Word document only (no PDFs or JPGs), and be sure to include name of event, date, time, location (including street address), web site link, phone and/or email if applicable, and short description. Or, add your event as a comment at the end of this blog!

So here's the smarty scoop...

Saturday, May 1

Chapel Hill Whimsical Women Art Show
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Rock Quarry Farm
Worth the trip!

Hope du Jour
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 6am
Participating Forsyth County Restaurants , Winston Salem
Note 20th Anniversary of Hope du Jour! Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at participating Hope du Jour restaurants that will donate 10% of their sales on May 4 to Crisis Control Ministry.

If You Give a Pig A Pancake And Other Story Books
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 11am
Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem
610 Coliseum Drive • Winston-Salem
Note A bright and bouncy new musical revue based on the books Diary of a Worm, Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores, How I Became A Pirate, If You Give A Pig A Pancake, Lilly’s Big Day, Paperbag Princess and more! General Admission- $8 Premium Ticket- $12
-Pre-K- 4th Grade-

Daniel Boone Festival
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 10am – 8pm
Historic Downtown Mocksville
Junker's Mill
Mocksville, NC 27028
Note Davie County is proud to celebrate our fourth annual Daniel Boone Family Festival. The celebration is taking place on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Historic Downtown Mocksville - Junker’s Mill. The Saturday festival includes re-enactments from the Daniel Boone era, bluegrass music, heritage craft demonstrations, food, games, tours of historic sites and music. Vendor applications are available on our website.

Picture This! Photography Camp
Saturday, May 1st, 9am-12noon / Ages 6-9 years
Greensboro Childrens Museum
This half-day camp will introduce children to the exciting world of digital photography. Participants will learn how to use a digital camera to create great pictures and learn how to focus, zoom, use a flash and learn about exposure settings. We will take photos inside the Museum and outside in the sprouting Edible Schoolyard that they can download, print and take home. Cameras and a morning snack will be provided. Please bring a non-refrigerated lunch. Campers can become a member of GCM’s Jr. Media Crew and will be invited to take pictures at the Edible Schoolyard Grand Opening event on May 22. Call Melissa Matson at 574-2898 x318 to register or for more info. 20 children limit. $35 Members / $40 Non-members

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Saturday, May 1, 10 am to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Sunday, May 2

Cycling Sunday
May 2nd - 2-5pm
Downtown W-S
Streets will be closed for car-free cycling. Enjoy food and refreshments at downtown restaurants. Free family activites. Walkers, skateboards, scooters and rollerskates are welcome, too. Prizes and family fun!Check in at the Central Library and register to win prizes. Helmets required.

Arts On Sunday
The AFAS (Arts of Art's Sake) nonprofit group of Winston-Salem is once again sponsoring its Arts on Sunday May series every Sunday in May from 1-5. This FREE for the artists and FREE for the public series is a family friendly event with artists, entertainment and a FREE Kids Corner where kids do craft projects for FREE that they get to take home. Click the link above to get all the details.

Our Musical Town
Sunday, May 2nd, 3pm
Greensboro Children's Museum
UNCG School of Music students will lead children on a musical journey through Our Town exploring musical instruments, rhythms and different types of musical genres.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Sunday, May 2, 1 pm to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Monday, May 3

Hive Time
Monday, May 3, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

Tuesday, May 4

Soil Stories
Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 3:30 – 4pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Come explore the richness of African American Culture through indoor garden activities. We will make crafts with cotton, okra, and other vegetables, read stories, and design our own gardens every Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 5

Thursday, May 6

Simply Story Time
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Join us for story time in the theater.
Free with admission/membership.

Reynolda After Hours: Barbecue, Brews, and Blues
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 6pm
Reynolda House Museum, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem
William Christenberry's Alabama, with its juke joints, honky tonks, and country churches, "ain't nothing but the blues." Join Reynolda After Hours for a night of barbeque and blues and view the exhibition William Christenberry: Photographs, 1961�2005.
Cost: Members/students $5, non-members $8

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 6, 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! Location: Clemmons Auditorium. Phone #: 336-703-2920

Friday, May 7

First Friday in Downtown Greensboro
Friday, May 7, 2010, 6 – 9pm
Downtown Greensboro, Outdoor, Elm Street Greensboro
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 on the link above.

First Friday Gallery Hop
Friday, May 7, 2010, 6:30pm
Arts District, 6th and Trade Street, Winston-Salem
Show your love of the ARTS! Meet artists and craftsmen at gallery receptions. There are always special events to enjoy drums, live music, art exhibits, shop, have dinner and explore the arts in the City of the Arts along with the downtown community! Free

Spring Folly
Friday, May 7, 2010, 6 – 10pm
Kernersville, NC
Spring Folly is Kernersville's largest and most comprehensive music festival. Held annually the first full weekend of May the festival attracts 20,000-25,000 people to downtown Kernersville for a weekend of wholesome family entertainment

“Kid Fit” Workout Program
Friday, May 7th, 6-7pm
Greensboro Children's Museum
Designed for children ranging from ages 3-12, kids get to do everything from balance to stretching to movement and core stability in this program.

Saturday, May 8

The Tanglewood Cup Steeplechase Race
The Tanglewood Cup Steeplechase Race will provide world-class Steeplechase racing as well as a full day of family-oriented activities.

Mother's Day Bring the Kids Home Fun Run
May 8, 9:00am
Fleet Feet Winston Salem
Come out and celebrate Mom and help a local family experience the blessing of adoption.* FREE Family Friendly Fun Run! * 3 and 1 mile routes available* Run, walk, or stroll* Party Stops along course : time to celebrate Mom!* Door prizes* Delicious post-run sweets provided by River Birch Lodge Restaurant* Donations accepted to benefit a local family’s Rwandan adoption mission. RSVP and be entered to win a very cool door prize at www.fleetfeetwinston-salem.com.

High Point Firefighters Association 5K Charity Run
1 Mile Fun Run Start time at 08:00 am
5K Run Start time at 8:30 am - Rain or Shine!
The purpose of the High Point Firefighters Association Charity Run is to assist those who give of themselves selflessly. This is a way to support the people who put our lives before their own each and every day. We would love for you to visit this website to learn more about this event, take part in it, donate, or simply spread the word. This first year, they are supporting two different charities, the fire department and the police department. Both are all donation charities and both are tax deductible! Entry Fee: $10.00, Day of the race $25.00.

Stenciling in the Historical Park
Saturday, May 8, 10 am to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Stenciling has long been a popular method of decorative painting. Come try your hand painting a keepsake box with stencils. All ages welcome. Cost: $1 per box. Free for members. Drop-in.

Sunday, May 9

The First Ever Williams Syndrome Awareness Week
May 9 - May 15
The Williams Syndrome Association (WSA) is a volunteer organization formed in 1982 by family members of people living with the disorder. In an economy where many non-profit organizations are struggling, the Williams Syndrome Association is growing. The organization is the most comprehensive resource for people and families living with Williams Syndrome as well as doctors, researchers and educators. The Williams Syndrome Association encourages donations on its website. Money raised goes to fund critical programs that can lead to new insights about the disorder and workings of the brain- particularly in language and spatial processing and may also contribute to greater understanding of common problems such as hypertension and anxiety, which affect millions of Americans. Please visit www.williams-syndrome.org to donate.

Stenciling in the Historical Park
Sunday, May 9, 10 am to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Stenciling has long been a popular method of decorative painting. Come try your hand painting a keepsake box with stencils. All ages welcome. Cost: $1 per box. Free for members. Drop-in.

Arts On Sunday
The AFAS (Arts of Art's Sake) nonprofit group of Winston-Salem is once again sponsoring its Arts on Sunday May series every Sunday in May from 1-5. This FREE for the artists and FREE for the public series is a family friendly event with artists, entertainment and a FREE Kids Corner where kids do craft projects for FREE that they get to take home. Click the link above to get all the details.

Monday, May 10

Hive Time
Monday, May 10, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

Tuesday, May 11

Soil Stories
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 3:30 – 4pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Come explore the richness of African American Culture through indoor garden activities. We will make crafts with cotton, okra, and other vegetables, read stories, and design our own gardens every Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 12

Pure & Honest Kids Warehouse Sale
May 12-15
277 North Main Street
Mocksville, NC
(lower level beside 1st Methodist Church)
336-753-1126
Spring and Summer Styles up to 75% off!
Wed-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Cash and credit only.

Thursday, May 13

Simply Story Time
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum, Join us for story time in the theater.
Free with admission/membership.

Sara Lee Center for Women's Health Presents Storytime
Thurs, May 13 from 10 - 10:30 am, and from 4 - 4:30 pm
Hanesbrands Health Learning Center, Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem
(Located in lobby right after you enter hospital from parking garage)
We will be reading about our senses - what they do and how they work
Call 277-3934 or email healthlearningcenter@novanthealth.org for more information.

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! Location: Clemmons Auditorium. Phone #: 336-703-2920

Pure & Honest Kids Warehouse Sale
May 12-15
277 North Main Street
Mocksville, NC
(lower level beside 1st Methodist Church)
336-753-1126
Spring and Summer Styles up to 75% off!
Wed-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Cash and credit only.

Friday, May 14

14th Annual Summerfield Founders' Day Festival
Friday May 14
Summerfield Elementary School and Community Park, 7501 Summerfield Road, Summerfield
The Theme of this years' celebration is "Take Me Out to the Ball Field" in honor of the 50th anniversary of the elementary school ball fields and the opening of the Summerfield Athletic Park in September 2010

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Greek Fest Winston-Salem

Pure & Honest Kids Warehouse Sale
May 12-15
277 North Main Street
Mocksville, NC
(lower level beside 1st Methodist Church)
336-753-1126
Spring and Summer Styles up to 75% off!
Wed-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Cash and credit only.

Saturday, May 15

“Woofstock...A Music Festival”
Saturday, May 15 from 1 pm to 10:30 pm
Tanglewood Park’s Amphitheatre, Clemmons
Forsyth Humane Society presents its Second Annual “Woofstock,” a fundraising celebration for families and the canine-loving public. The cost is $5 for children aged 4-10 and under 4 is free, and $10 advance price for adults and $15.00 at the gate. Woofstock will feature family-friendly fun such as face painting and pet themed activities, as well as food, beer and wine from local vendors. And, amid the sounds of beach, rock, country and jazz from local bands, expect to hear some barking: Dog owners are encouraged to bring their well-behaved pets. Of course, those without pets are equally welcome to come by and show support for Forsyth Humane Society, (a no-kill adoption center,) which for 65 years has cared for and found loving homes for cats and dogs in Forsyth County and surrounding areas. Parking for Woofstock is not included in the ticket price.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Culture of Color
Saturday, May 15th
Greensboro Children's Museum
Learn about our friends and neighbors from the mountains of Vietnam! Montagnard (Mohn-tan-yard) people are refugees in the U.S.. 5,000 Montagnard people live in Guilford County and have many things to share with the guests of the Greensboro Children's Museum. Learn about traditional weaving, food, and gardening from the Montagnard people of your community.

Greek Fest Winston-Salem

Music and Magic!
Saturday, May 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Childrens Museum of Winston-Salem
This special event for mothers and their sons is sure to be a magical one! You will begin the evening with a yummy pizza dinner, you will also be visited at your table by a magician who will be making balloon animals and performing magic tricks!You and your little ones will create a mysterious craft, watch a magic show, and boogie to some music. We will also have a photographer who will take pictures of just you and your men so the special moments you create that night will last a lifetime! $12/member, $15/non-member. Pre-registration is required for this event!

Pure & Honest Kids Warehouse Sale
May 12-15
277 North Main Street
Mocksville, NC
(lower level beside 1st Methodist Church)
336-753-1126
Spring and Summer Styles up to 75% off!
Wed-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Cash and credit only.

Sunday, May 16

Arts On Sunday
The AFAS (Arts of Art's Sake) nonprofit group of Winston-Salem is once again sponsoring its Arts on Sunday May series every Sunday in May from 1-5. This FREE for the artists and FREE for the public series is a family friendly event with artists, entertainment and a FREE Kids Corner where kids do craft projects for FREE that they get to take home. Click the link above to get all the details.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Greek Fest Winston-Salem

Monday, May 17

Hive Time
Monday, May 17, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Tuesday, May 18

Soil Stories
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 3:30 – 4pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Come explore the richness of African American Culture through indoor garden activities. We will make crafts with cotton, okra, and other vegetables, read stories, and design our own gardens every Tuesday.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Wednesday, May 19

Register for Tea with Cinderella
Register by 5/19
See event listings on 5/22 and 5/29 for more info.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Thursday, May 20

Simply Story Time
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Join us for story time in the theater.
Free with admission/membership.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 20, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! Location: Clemmons Auditorium. Phone #: 336-703-2920

Friday, May 21

Green Acres Gala
Friday, May 21st, 7:30-11pm
Greensboro Children's Museum
Greensboro Children’s Museum’s Green Acres Gala is a Black Tie and Blue Jeans Fundraiser for a Green Cause. The event will be held on Friday evening, May 21st and proceeds will be used to support the Museum’s new Edible Schoolyard and educational programs at the Museum. This unique Gala will be a fun night to celebrate the opening of the garden with live music from the local band Walrus and delicious tastings from Printworks Bistro, Green Valley Grill and Lucky 32. Participants will get a sneak peek of the Edible Schoolyard, opening the next day. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling Suzanne Fulcher at 336-574-2898 x303. Visit www.gcmuseum.com for more information. for details.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Big Bang Boom CD Release Party!
Friday, May 21, 12:30 p.m.
Childrens Museum of Winston-Salem
Big Bang Boom performs some classics, but introduces us to new songs from their new CD! Copies of their new CD will be on hand and a food vendor will be available with yummy lunch options for all of those coming straight from preschool to see them! Free with paid admission or Museum membership.

Designer Finds Occasional Sale
Friday, May 21 at 1 pm
Towers Shopping Center, 205 South Stratford Road, Winston Salem
Please join us to shop for a cause for unique and one of a kind designer finds.
Handmade and handpicked furniture, decor, gifts and more by local artists and designers. We have an eclectic mix of old and new. Hosted by Addressing Spaces, Color & Design Solutions, Fine Things Designs, Cherry Street Designs, Melissa Maltzan, Patti Purnell, Lucia Foley & Special Guest Charity Chicks. We believe in giving back to the local community. A portion of our profits will be donated to Charity Chicks. For more information visit www.charitychicksnc.com.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Crazy 8 Grand Opening Event
May 21-23rd
Hanes Mall
Store is located across from the food court on the upper level
This new store will be giving away Crazy Cards that offer customers $10 off a $30 purchase or more. They will have hourly drawings offering customers a chance to win an $88 gift card, iPod Shuffle OR the grand prize of an $888 gift card starting at 11:08 on Friday!!

Saturday, May 22

Tea with Cinderella
May 22 and May 29 from 10 - 12 and 1 - 3 pm
All Princesses and Princes are Invited. Come meet Cinderella in a fairytale setting to share some tea and cookies. Hear songs from the show and take home your very own photo with Cinderella and her husband, Prince Charming. Costumed guests welcome. $10 per child per session. Preregistration and prepayment required by 5/19. Register through web link above.

Wag & Walk
Saturday, May 22 beginning at 9 am
Washington Park (dog park), Winston-Salem
Dog owners can enjoy trail time with their pets and demonstrate support for other four-legged friends on Saturday, May 22, at Washington Park when the Winston-Salem Jaycees presents "Wag & Walk," a fun walk and silent auction to benefit Forsyth Humane Society. The event, presented in conjunction with the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department, will begin at 9 a.m., with registration at 8:15 a.m. The cost to walk the one-mile trail at Washington Park is $20 a person, and each participant will receive a T-shirt and bottle of water. A silent auction will be held immediately following the walk. A representative from the Recreation and Parks Department will be on hand at the event to promote the city's "Scoop the Poop" campaign, providing free poop bag holders to those who sign a pledge to "scoop!" Those planning to join this fun walk are encouraged to register online at www.wsjaycees.org.

Strawberry Picking
May 22 from 10 am to 12 pm
R & M Strawberry Farm
The Sara Lee Center is excited to announce a KidSmart family fun day on May 22 from 10 AM to 12 PM! The cost is $20 for a child and an adult. We will be meeting at R & M Strawberry Farm where we will learn about the health benefits of fruits and then pick a large bucket of strawberries to take home! After strawberry picking there is a playground where you can relax and eat lunch. To register please call 718-7000!

Casanova’s Coffee & Fudge's 10th Anniversary
Saturday, May 22 beginning at 9 am
Casanova's Coffee, Lewisville
Activities begin at 9am with the Farmer’s Market on their front porch. Other fun activities between 1-5pm include:
Coffee tastings and half-price fudge
Wine samplings
Musical performances from West Side Civic Theatre's "Cinderella"
A rockin' band
Jewelry by Lia Sophia www.liasophia.com/corporate/corporateCatalog.ls
Reagan High Art Show
Silent auction of great gifts from local vendors; proceeds benefit the Lewisville Historical Society to renovate the Nissen House. (To contribute an auction item from your business, please email Adele at sales@casanovascoffees.com.)
Things wrap up around 5pm.
Directions on web site, 946-2407

Lemon-aid Stand
Lemon-Aid is inspired by one Greensboro boy who helped another Greensboro boy by having a lemonade stand to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.
On the weekend of May 22-23, kids all over Greensboro will hold lemonade stands to raise money for DMD research. All proceeds will benefit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.
Register your child's stand today at www.Lemon-AidStand.com today and find out how to get a Lemon-Aid Stand kit to get started!

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Korner's Folly Family Revue
Saturday, May 22, 2010, 10am
Cupid's Park at the Folly
Don't miss the fantastic puppet show in Cupid's Park at the Folly. For only $5 per person, learn about the Folly's history while being entertained.

Running of the Green 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, May 22nd, Registration 7am-8am, 5K Race/Walk 8:30am
Greensboro Children's Museum
1 mile Fun Run 9am, Kid’s Dash 9:30am
Come run, walk or push a stroller in the Museum's 2nd annual 5K race taking place on May 22. Adults and children of all ages are invited to participate in this kickoff event for the grand opening of the Greensboro Children's Museum's new Edible Schoolyard. Race starts and ends at the Museum and a 1 mile fun run and a free Kid’s Dash are also available. Entertainment provided by the local band, Big Bang Boom, and there will be a special appearance by Guilford the Grasshopper. Pre-register on www.active.com.

Edible Schoolyard Grand Opening Celebration (Special Event)
Saturday, May 22nd, 10:30am-3:30pm
The Greensboro Children's Museum
Edible Schoolyard Opening Ceremony 10:30am
Children's activities and garden explorations 10:30am-3:30pm
The Greensboro Children’s Museum will celebrate the grand opening of the first Edible Schoolyard at a museum on Saturday, May 22nd. The organic teaching garden and kitchen will provide “seed to the table” activities, workshops and camps for children and families throughout the year. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10:30 am, followed by hands-on activities where children can help plant seeds and transplant seedlings for their home gardens, learn about baby chicks, enjoy fresh food tastings and participate in several garden crafts. Guided tours of the garden and kitchen will be offered on the half hour. Bag lunches will be offered for sale. Admission is $7 for the general public and $5 for members. 5K race participants have free entry until 12 noon. Visit www.gcmuseum.com for more info.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Saturday, May 22, 10 am to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Designer Finds Occasional Sale
Saturday, May 22 at 5 pm
Towers Shopping Center, 205 South Stratford Road, Winston Salem
Please join us to shop for a cause for unique and one of a kind designer finds.
Handmade and handpicked furniture, decor, gifts and more by local artists and designers. We have an eclectic mix of old and new. Hosted by Addressing Spaces, Color & Design Solutions, Fine Things Designs, Cherry Street Designs, Melissa Maltzan, Patti Purnell, Lucia Foley & Special Guest Charity Chicks. We believe in giving back to the local community. A portion of our profits will be donated to Charity Chicks. For more information visit www.charitychicksnc.com.

Crazy 8 Grand Opening Event
May 21-23rd
Hanes Mall
Store is located across from the food court on the upper level
This new store will be giving away Crazy Cards that offer customers $10 off a $30 purchase or more. They will have hourly drawings offering customers a chance to win an $88 gift card, iPod Shuffle OR the grand prize of an $888 gift card starting at 11:08 on Friday!!

Sunday, May 23

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Arts On Sunday
The AFAS (Arts of Art's Sake) nonprofit group of Winston-Salem is once again sponsoring its Arts on Sunday May series every Sunday in May from 1-5. This FREE for the artists and FREE for the public series is a family friendly event with artists, entertainment and a FREE Kids Corner where kids do craft projects for FREE that they get to take home. Click the link above to get all the details.

Lemon-aid Stand
Lemon-Aid is inspired by one Greensboro boy who helped another Greensboro boy by having a lemonade stand to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.
On the weekend of May 22-23, kids all over Greensboro will hold lemonade stands to raise money for DMD research. All proceeds will benefit Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.
Register your child's stand today at www.Lemon-AidStand.com today and find out how to get a Lemon-Aid Stand kit to get started!

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Sunday, May 23, 1 pm to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Crazy 8 Grand Opening Event
May 21-23rd
Hanes Mall
Store is located across from the food court on the upper level
This new store will be giving away Crazy Cards that offer customers $10 off a $30 purchase or more. They will have hourly drawings offering customers a chance to win an $88 gift card, iPod Shuffle OR the grand prize of an $888 gift card starting at 11:08 on Friday!!

Monday, May 24

"Protect Your Kids on Facebook"
Date: Monday May 24th
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: The River Church
Cost: $10 tickets (at the door $45)
The event is $10 for tickets and $15 at the door. If people Blog or Share this event on Facebook and tell us that they did by emailing us at "info@140ology.com" we'll send them a $2 onetime discount code.

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Hive Time
Monday, May 24, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

Tuesday, May 25

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Soil Stories
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 3:30 – 4pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Come explore the richness of African American Culture through indoor garden activities. We will make crafts with cotton, okra, and other vegetables, read stories, and design our own gardens every Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 26

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Thursday, May 27

BABIES
Friday, May 14 through Thursday, May 27
a/perture cinema, 311 West Fourth Street, W-S
A look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world, from Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo.

Simply Story Time
Thursday, May 27, 2010, 3:30pm
Greensboro Childrens Museum
Join us for story time in the theater.
Free with admission/membership.

Preschool Storytime
Thursday, May 27, 2010, 10:30 – 11:15am
Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Road, Clemmons
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers come join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! Location: Clemmons Auditorium. Phone#: 336-703-2920

Friday, May 28

Bring Dad to Play Day
Fourth Friday night of each month
Friday, May 28th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Greensboro Children's Museum
Calling all daddies, grandpas, uncles, and friends…visit GCM for activities picked especially for dads & kids! Admission only $3. Free for members.

Saturday, May 29


Tea with Cinderella
May 22 and May 29 from 10 - 12 and 1 - 3 pm
All Princesses and Princes are Invited. Come meet Cinderella in a fairytale setting to share some tea and cookies. Hear songs from the show and take home your very own photo with Cinderella and her husband, Prince Charming. Costumed guests welcome. $10 per child per session. Preregistration and prepayment required by 5/19. Register through web link above.

5th Annual Drake Naylor Invitational

Books Alive Lazy Day Charades
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 10:30 – 11:30am
Lewisville Library Auditorium, 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.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Saturday, May 29, 10 am to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Sunday, May 30

Sundays in the Park
Sunday, May 30, 2010, 2 – 5pm
Center City Park, Elm Street and Friendly Avenue, Greensboro
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!

Arts On Sunday
The AFAS (Arts of Art's Sake) nonprofit group of Winston-Salem is once again sponsoring its Arts on Sunday May series every Sunday in May from 1-5. This FREE for the artists and FREE for the public series is a family friendly event with artists, entertainment and a FREE Kids Corner where kids do craft projects for FREE that they get to take home. Click the link above to get all the details.

Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Sunday, May 30, 1 pm to 4 pm
High Point Museum
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

Monday, May 31

Hive Time
Monday, May 31, 2010, 10:30 – 11am
Greensboro Children's Museum
Introducing Busy Bees Hive Time - 10:30am Mondays, stories, songs and activities with Ms. Gabrielle and Ms. Mary Margaret

KPRD/YMCA Kick Off Party 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010, 11am – 1pm
Kernersville Community Pool and Water Park
It's opening day a the Kernersville Community pool and Water Park and KPRD will be passing out free pizza, while supplies last. YMCA fees do apply.

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