Choose your place and paint some pottery over April Vacation!

Lots of choices for April Vacation camp if your child would like to paint some pottery!

 

South Shore Pottery in Abington:

Limited to 6 painters per day. Paint two pieces of pottery each day. Additional activities may include mosaics.

Please bring lunch and snacks.

Hours 10am to 4pm

1 full day    $45
2 full days  $75
3 full days  $115
4 full days  $155
5 full days  $190

Signups required. A non refundable deposit of $20 per day holds your spot.  781-871-PYOP

 

Expressions in Duxbury:

TUESDAY, APRIL 19th:
Easter Plate Workshop:  10:45am – 12pm
Paint a special Easter Plate!  Pieces will be ready by Easter.
Ages 6 – 14 (drop- off class). $20+tax/person
Glass Fusing:   1pm – 2:15pm
Make your own glass plate or bowl! Ages 7 – 15 (drop-off class). $25+tax/person
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th:
Painting Workshop:   10:15am – 11:30am
Choose from our special selection of Easter pieces, animals, boxes, banks, plates,
bowls or mugs! Ages 6 – 15 (drop-off class). $20+tax/person
Beading:   1pm – 2:15pm
Make your own beaded necklace! Ages 7 – 14 (drop- off class). $22+tax/person
THURSDAY, APRIL 21st:
Beading:   10:15am – 11:30am
Make your own beaded necklace! Ages 7 – 14 (drop- off class). $22+tax/person
Bubble painting:   1pm – 2:15pm
Our most popular technique class! Ages 6 – 14 (drop- off class). $20+tax/person
FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd:
Glass Fusing:  10:15am – 11:30am
Make your own glass plate or bowl! Ages 7 – 15 (drop-off class). $25+tax/person
Bubble painting:   1pm – 2:15pm
Our most popular technique class! Ages 6 – 14 (drop- off class). $20+tax/person

RSVP  781-934-8122

 

Claychick in Plymouth:

Tuesday April 19- "Feed Me": Design a personalized plate using stamps, stencils, or paper punches!

Thursday April 21- "Peace Out": Choose from a peace bank, a peace plaque, or a peace box!

Saturday April 23- "Bedroom Make-Over": Choose from an outlet cover & switchplate or a funky name plate to decorate your room!

10-11:30 am

Just $20 per painter, 10 painters per workshop

Drop off ages 8+

**Must RSVP 508-746-8296

Kids stuff at the Mill Stores

During April vacation on Tuesday, April 19th and Wednesday, April 20th, the Mill Stores will supply free paint and brushes for the kids to decorate a birdhouse when you purchase it at $4.88.  All stores from 12-3pm.

Also… This Saturday, April 9th and Saturday, April 23rd from 12-2, kids will get 2 free wooden Easter Eggs to paint and take home.

Click here to find the Mill Stores closest to you!

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.

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!

Kids events at Michaels

Lots of fun kids events going on at Michaels in Plymouth  in February!

• Valentine’s Day Candy Photo Holder on 2/4 from 4-6pm
• Decorate at Creatology Vinyl Figure Doll on 2/5 from 10-12
• Wilton Valentine Pops Demo on 2/5 from 1-3
• Decorate a Valentine’s Day Box on 2/6 from 1-3
• Create a cute Valentine’s Day Puppet on 2/8 from 10-12
• Decorate a Valentine’s Day Votive Holder on 2/10 from 6-8
• Make a Valentine’s Day Card on 2/13 from 1-3
• Turn a Tshirt into a Bag on 2/19 from 10-12
• My First Science Kit Demo on 2/26 from 10-12

Pinehills Holidays on the Green

The Pinehills’ sixth annual Holidays on the Green will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Village Green in The Pinehills. Activities include cookie decorating, ornament making, a petting zoo and more. Take your furry four-legged friend for the popular Reindog Parade. Shop at the Arthouse Boutique and visit Santa Claus. He loves having his photo taken, so take your camera. Santa will also be collecting letters from the children.

All activities begin at noon, unless otherwise indicated.

Pancakes with Santa: Café Olio from 10 a.m. to noon for a pancake breakfast with Santa. Reservations and tickets are required 508-224-4200.  $5 for kids, $7.50 for adults.

Story telling: Children’s holiday themed stories from noon to 2 p.m. (kids should take their favorite books).

Arthouse boutique: Do a little holiday shopping at the Arthouse Boutique featuring unique gifts created by area artists. The Boutique will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Ice sculpting demo: Watch professional ice sculptors as they create winter wonderland masterpieces on the new Village Green 1-5pm.

Gingerbread auction: Check out the silent auction of gingerbread houses at The Pinehills model homes to benefit the local food pantry.

Reindog parade: Dress your pups in their best holiday gear for the 3 p.m. parade, register by 2:30.

Meet Santa Claus:at the Post Office, 2-6pm.

Cookie decorating: Kids can decorate (and eat) their own holiday cookies at TD Bank, 2-6pm

Holiday ornaments: Kids can hang their wishes and ornaments on the Caring Trees that will be delivered to children in local hospitals.

Petting zoo: Feed the animals at the petting zoo on the Village Green, 2-6pm.

Carolers: Get in the holiday spirit with festive carolers.

Tree lighting: See the lighting of The Pinehills holiday tree at 5 p.m.

Chanukah Celebration:  Reading and Lighting of the Menorah, 4pm.

For more information, their website. 

Colony Place Events

Tonight is the Tree Lighting at Colony Place from 6-7pm.  There will be music, dance and carolers near Panera Bread.

Santa arrives on Sunday at noon.  There will horse drawn hayrides with Santa and you can take your own photos with him.  Santa will then be available for pictures every Saturday & Sunday until Christmas from 11-3.

There will also be “Strolling entertainment” throughout Colony Place every weekend.

LaZBoy will have “Fireside” storytime and pictures with characters Max from Max & Ruby, Pig from If You Give a Pig a Pancake, Grinch and Cat in the Hat Saturdays & Sundays from 11-12.

Visit their website for more information.

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration

Plymouth is having their Thanksgiving parade starting at 11am on Saturday, November 20th.  There’s lots of other events going on from Friday 11/19 thru Sunday 11/21.  There will be the New England Food Festival, Kids activities, crafter’s pavilion and more.

For a full listing, click here.

Halloween Candy Buy Back!

Came across this today on the Old Colony Memorial site.  Great idea!!

Dr. Kerr and Dr. Lutz Family Dentistry will be buying back candy from local trick-or-treaters for a Halloween candy buy-back event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at both their Plymouth offices, 233 Water St. and 3 Market Crossing in The Pinehills. In partnership with the Nathan Hale Foundation and the local VFW, candy collected will be sent to troops overseas in their holiday boxes. Kerr and Lutz will be paying $1 per pound to children who want to “give it up” for a good cause. Children will also have the opportunity to write a special holiday message to the soldiers to be included with the candy. Candy must be wrapped and unopened. All trick-or-treaters are welcome to give their piggy banks a “boo”st and reach out to troops who will be away from home this holiday season.

A great way to get rid of all that candy and a great cause to be involved in!

Best Buy Grand Opening

They are having lots of fun family things at the Best Buy Grand Opening at Colony Place tomorrow September 4th!

9am…Sparky the firedog with the Plymouth Fire Department

10am…Face painting

10-4…giveaways!

11-6…Wii bowling tournament on a movie screen

12-3…samples from Colony Place restaurants

Events at Plymouth Airport in September

On Sunday, September 5th, the Plymouth Airport on South Meadow Road is having an Air Fair from 10-4!  They will be having fly-bys, plane rides, helicopter rides, displays, helicopter golf ball drop, antique cards, raffles, games and more family fun!Admission is free, but they request a $5.00 parking donation.  Bring a donation for the food pantry and get a free raffle ticket!Rain Date is Monday, September 6th.

You can go view the Goodyear Blimp on September 16-19.

Antique Steam and gas engines will be on display by the Cranberry Flywheelers on September 25 & 26th.

And lastly, you can go check out the “Wings of Freedom” tour on September 27-29.  You can see famous WWII bombers & fighter aircraft:  the North American P-51 Mustang fighter, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the Consolidated B-24 Liberator.  Walk through tours are $12 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.  WWII Veterans get into the ground tours at now charge.

Kids Fest at Colony Place

Head on over to Kids Fest at Colony Place this Sunday, August 29th from 11-2:30 for  lots of fun! 

• Back to School Fashion show by Fashion Focus
• Full size Lego model and a chance to win tickets to Lego Fest
• Entertainment, Face painting, demonstrations, shows and more!

Hands On Workshops

Both Home Depot and Lowes have hands on kids building workshops pretty regularly.  Most of them are FREE and are geared towards ages 5-12.

Home Depot does their projects on the first Saturday of each month.  The next project is a football display stand project on Saturday, September 4th from 9-noon.

Lowes has Build & Grow Clinics where they do the project, get an apron, googles and patch…all for FREE!  Saturday, August 28th is a School Bus and Saturday, September 11th is a Pet Leash Hanger.

Have fun building!

Not Simply Beads

My daughter and I signed up for a “scrabble tile pendant” class at Not Simply Beads at Village Landing Marketplace in Plymouth last Thursday night. We had so much fun! We both learned how to make scrabble tile pendants (so cute!) and had some nice mom/daughter time. Not Simply Beads has a ton of classes from necklaces to bracelets to painting and more! You can see their schedule online here. They even do birthday parties…lots of fun for a preteen girl party. (and moms…their classes would make a great girls nite out too!) Check them out next time you’re in Plymouth!

Celebrate Dora’s Birthday!

On Saturday, August 14th from 11-4, Walmart is having a Birthday Party with Dora!  They are giving away free cupcakes and a free Dora photo card.  Walmart in Plymouth and Raynham are participating.  You can see more here.

Classes at Jordan Hospital

Came across a class I’m going to have my 10 year old son take called Home Alone and Staying Safe.  They have it once a month on a Saturday.  My son is rarely home alone but I thought this would be really good for him to have under his belt.  It’s for kids in 4th and 5th grade and is 3 hours long.  They learn about safety, first aid and preventing emergencies as well as basic self defense.  Cost is $40.

They also have a Babysitter Safety Course for kids aged 11 1/2 and up to teach new & seasoned babysitters about safety, child care skills, first aid and how to handle emergencies.  This class is 4 hours long and also costs $40.

Great classes for us moms with older kids!

Outdoor Movie Night in Plymouth

The Arc of Greater Plymouth has moved their outdoor movie from tonight to tomorrow night, August 7th at 8:20pm due to mosquito spraying.  Head on down to the 1820 Courthouse Green and watch the “Bee Movie”.  There will be popcorn and drinks, crafts and games!  Sounds like fun and looks like it will be perfect weather for it!

Family Fun Nights

Colony Place has Family Fun Nights on Friday nights in July & August.  Show up at the lawn next to Old Navy from 5:30-7pm for some fun activities! Admission is free but they hope you will bring a non-perishable food item for the Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse.

 

Cruise + Ice Cream = FUN!

Once again, we did the ice cream cruise out of Plymouth harbor and  had a ton of fun!  We had GREAT weather last night!  Once the boat leaves dock, they start the make your own sundae bar (and there’s usually enough for seconds!)  Chocolate or vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and the toppings of your choice!  After the sundaes are done, it’s time to boogie down!  The kids do the limbo and then can dance, dance, dance.   It’s a great time to get pretty family pictures or kids pictures while the sun is setting too! 

The ice cream cruise is a “must do” during the summer!  Lobster Tales runs the cruises during the summer on Wednesday and Friday in July & August 7-8:30pm.  (Or you can do what we did and charter the boat for 50 of your closest friends)  Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for kids under 12.  It’s best to make reservations…give them a call at 508-746-5342. Check out their website for more info about the ice cream

cruise or the other cruises they run like the Pirate Cruise or the Wine tasting Cruise.  You can also find them on facebook.

Cole Bros. Circus of Stars

Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars is coming the area this month!

They will be in Marshfield at the Fairgrounds June 21st & 22nd with shows at 4:30 and 7:30. They also have a show at the Plymouth Airport on June 28th and 29th with shows at 4:30 and 7:30. You can buy tickets online through tickets.com. Tickets are $17 for VIP seats, $15 for Reserved Seats and $12 for general admission.

Kids 12 and under can get a free General Admission ticket by printing this coupon. You can also use the coupon to upgrade to a Reserved Seat for $3 or a VIP seat for $5.

Check out their website for more information.