Library Storytimes

Here’s a listing of storytimes at local libraries that I could find…let me know your town if I’m missing them!  Also, most libraries have programs running on Saturdays too…check out town calendars for more info!  And please…call library first to verify times listed!

Abington:  none found

Carver:  Toddlers Tuesdays @10:30; Preschool, Wednesdays @ 1:30

Halifax:  Lapsit,  Fridays @ 10; Toddlers, Thursdays @ 11; Preschool, Fridays @ 11:30; PreK, Thursdays at 1; All ages, Saturdays at 11.

Hanover:  Lots of different programs, see site for more info.

Hanson:  Toddlers, Fridays @ 10

Hingham:  Preschool, Mondays @ 10:30 and Wednesdays @ 1:30; Toddlers, Tuesdays @ 10:30;  Baby, Wednesdays @ 10:30

Kingston:  Tuesdays @ 10:30

Manomet:  Toddlers, Mondays @ 11;  Preschool, Mondays @ 9:30

Marshfield:  Mondays @ 10

Middleboro:  Tuesdays @ 10:30 and Wednesdays @ 6:30

Norwell:  Toddlers, Fridays @ 11; Preschool, Thursdays @ 10:30

Pembroke:  Tuesdays @ 10:30; Lapsit, Wednesdays @10:30

Plymouth:  Preschool, Tuesdays @ 10:30 and Thursdays @ 2:15; Toddler,  Wednesdays and Thursdays @ 11

Plympton:  Preschool, Tuesdays @ 10:30

Rockland:  Wednesdays @ 10:30 and Saturdays@ 10:30, Baby, Fridays @ 10

Weymouth:  See site for specific library info.

Daily Deals for Moms and a giveaway

Have you gone over and signed up for the emails from Daily Deals for Moms yet?  If not, you’re missing out on some great deals!  Daily Deals for Moms has teamed up with Jo-Ann Coe, an independent Stella & Dot rep to give away this beautiful Jewelry Roll…which is a $44 value!

All you need to do to enter is:

1. Sign up for the DDFM e-newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/-iqE
2. Like DDFM on Facebook
3. Follow them on Twitter: @bostonmomdeals
4. Refer 5 friends to the e-newsletter (be sure to have the friends put the right name in the "how did you hear about us" section)
5. Go to http://www.stelladot.com/joann and comment  HERE about your fav item from the spring jewelry line

You don’t have to do all the items….though the more you do, the more entries you get!  After you do any of these, leave a comment here!

This giveaway is co-sponsored by Jo-Ann Coe, Director at Stella & Dot and Jessica from Daily Deals for Boston Moms.
Deadline to enter is next Wednesday, February 23rd!

As an added bonus, book a party directly with Jo-Ann and receive that same jewelry roll for free, plus have exclusive access to the spring line.  A trunk show would be a great way to get the girls together!

Good luck!

Drama Kids and a giveaway!

Looking for a fun place for your child to show their creative side?  Need to boost your child's confidence, self-esteem and speaking skills?  Drama Kids provides remarkable creative drama education for children and young adults age 4-16.  They have many locations for your convenience.  Check their website for a location near you.  They are currently enrolling  for their Spring performance session which culminates in a staged performance for family and friends.  Class size is limited and students must be signed up by February vacation to reserve their spot in this performance session.  

Don't forget Drama Kids also offers great summer camps.

Drama Kids is giving away $60 in Drama Bucks to one of SSK's lucky readers.  This can be used for a month of tuition or put towards the summer camp of your choice.  Leave a comment here between now and Monday, February 14th for a chance to win.  Head on over and become a fan of Drama Kids on facebook and leave another comment for second chance!  Good luck!

February Vacation Broadway Camp

JM Productions is  having Broadway Camp over February Vacation.  Students in grades 3-12 can attend and learn music and dance selections from the hit TV show Glee.  The camp runs February 21-25 from 10-4pm.  (early and late drop off available for an additional fee).  Cost is $175 per student….it equals just $5.83 an hour!

The camp will be held at Center Stage Studio in Quincy.  Enrollment is limited to 25 kids so register early!  Contact JM Productions at jfm@jmproductionspresents.com to register or for more information.

Two new students can win $50 off tuition for Broadway Camp!  All you have to do is email jfm@jmproductionspresents.com  with the name of the person on the front page of JM Production’s website who is teaching Broadway Camp and what show he was in on a national tour!  Winners will be picked on Wednesday.  Good Luck!

Lowes Build & Grow Clinics

There’s a few Build & Grow Clinics coming up in February at your local Lowes Store!

• Saturday 2/12/2011:  Music Box
• Saturday 2/26/2011:  Pull Back Race Car

You can register online for these…and they are FREE!

Paint your own Pottery at Claychick and a giveaway

Have you heard there’s a new paint your own pottery place on the South Shore?  Claychick recently opened their doors in Plymouth! 

She’s got a ton of stuff going on monthly at Claychick!  So many excuses to get out and get creative:

• Walk in pottery painting is just $8 per person plus the cost of your piece and she’s got a lot to choose from!
• Ladies nights is every Thursday night and the cost $15 person plus your pottery…you can even bring your own wine, beer and snacks.  Great excuse to meet up with your girl friends!
• Teen Nights are the second Friday each month and cost just $10 plus pottery…snacks, drinks and music is provided!
• Birthday parties are fun at Claychick!  $75 for 90 minutes plus the pottery of choice.
• Saturday morning clay workshops where you can actually make a clay project!  $25.

Claychick is located at 34 South Park Ave in Plymouth.  They are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:30 to 6:30.  Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-5.  Closed on Tuesdays.

As a special for SSK readers, Claychick is giving away her most popular piece of pottery for you to paint!  What is it, you ask? Well, it’s either

1. Piggy Bank
2. Cupcake Trinket Box
3. Mug

Leave a comment with your guess!  Winner will be drawn from those with the correct answer on Monday, February 7th.  You can also get a second chance to win by becoming a fan of Claychick on Facebook and leaving another comment!

OB/GYN Care Focus Group Participants Needed

Are you a resident of Marshfield, Pembroke, Duxbury, Kingston, Carver, Plymouth, Middleboro, Halifax, Plympton, Wareham, Sandwich, or Bourne? Are you willing to talk about your OB/GYN experiences? The Southeast Center for Healthy Communities, a program of Health Imperatives, is seeking women in these areas, ages 20-40, who have given birth within the last five years or are considering having a baby, to participate in a confidential focus group about OB/GYN care on the South Shore. Information from this group will help to identify OB/GYN needs in the region. The focus group will last for 90 minutes, and all participants will receive a $50 Visa gift card.

For more information, please call Bonnie at 508-583-2350 ext. 266 or email her at bandrews@healthimperatives.org.

JM Productions Classes & a giveaway

Does your child love having all eyes on him/her?  Is your child dreaming of seeing their name in lights?  Then you should get them over to JM Productions in Quincy!  JM Productions offers classes that allow students to work with Broadway’s best, up close and personal!  They take students in Grades 2 through 12 with no experience needed.  JM Productions also offers camps during February and April vacations as well as during the summer!

JM Productions has a Master Class with 2 cast members from the Broadway musical “Mary Poppins” coming up on Sunday, March 6th at Center Stage in Quincy.   Geoffrey Goldberg, the dance captain on the tour and Nicolas Dromard, who plays the lead role of Bert, will be the instructors!  Cost is only $35 per child.   Class sizes are limited and students must be signed up by February 4th.  For more information, please email jfm@jmproductionspresents.com.

JM Productions is going to give away a FREE class to the Mary Poppins Master Class to one lucky student!  All you have to do is be the first one to email them at jfm@jmproductionspresents.com  with the name of the person on the front page of JM Production’s website and what show he was in on a national tour!  Good Luck!