The Avenue Peachtree City - "Pink Out", Free Family Fun w/ Discounts at Stores!

If you don't have enough to do this Saturday, October 24th, here is another local event that will be fun for the kids and for the parents, all while helping to support a good cause. The details are below as well as on the http://www.localkidfun.com/Calendar.php. I found this information on the Fayette Life Blog. In their blog entry, you will find details about the Breast Cancer Survivor Network who will benefit from the Pink Out event, as well as more information on special promotions currently happening at stores located in The Avenue.

Pink Out
Date: Saturday, October 24 from 1-3 p.m.
Location: The Avenue Shopping in Peachtree City (Hwy 74 & Hwy 54)
Activities Include: family fun, including live music from The Bear 92.5, a pumpkin patch with orange and pink varieties, fall cook-out complete with a pink s’mores roast and more.

Special Discounts and Offers to Attendees:

• Vouchers for discounted mammograms at OPI imaging, and can receive the reduced exam rate throughout October by mentioning Pink Out.
  
• Soma Intimates will offer complimentary bra fittings, and shoppers can attend a Talbots demonstration of scarf accessorizing.
  
• The first 50 Pink Out attendees who donate $10 to BCSN will receive a pink lunch tote and two raffle tickets for prizes from more than a dozen retailers valued at $40-$225. Raffle tickets also are available for purchase.
• Gap, Gap Kids and babyGap are offering 25 % off regularly priced merchandise, excluding men’s and women’s jeans, for shoppers who donate gently worn jackets or jeans in-store on Oct. 24 and 25 to benefit BCSN.
  

2 Pumpkin Carving Contests - Win Great Prizes, Including Braves Tickets

This is a great weekend to get your pumpkins and begin carving them. There are two contests you can enter with one pumpkin so help your kids carve some cool Jack-O-Lanterns this weekend. Then enter your pumpkin for a chance to win prizes. There is an online contest through the Atlanta Braves. You can also bring your pumpkins to The Frederick Brown Amphitheater to be judged for their contest.

Details of the Braves Contest:

Fans can test their pumpkin artistry by entering their jack-o-lanterns in the Braves Pumpkin Carving Contest and be eligible to win a pair of tickets to any 2010 Atlanta Braves home game. A panel of Braves judges will choose the top five entries based on display of Braves spirit and originality, and fans will choose the grand prize winner in online voting beginning on October 26.

Carve your original Braves-themed creation and enter the Braves pumpkin carving contest today at: braves.com/pumpkin. Fans who would like some assistance in their carvings, can also download free Braves stencils from the site.

Pumpkin Contest at "The Fred" in Peachtree City:

You can also bring your carved pumpkin to the Frederick Brown Amphitheater on Oct. 22nd & 23rd. They are going to line the walkway to the amphitheater with the Jack-O-Lanterns for the Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 24th. Details can be found on http://www.localkidfun.com/Calendar.php or http://www.localkidfun.com/SeasonalActivities.php

Parent's Night Out - Fun for All!

Peachtree City Gym in Peachtree City, GA will be hosting its last Parents Night Out of the summer this evening Friday, August 7 from 6 pm-10 pm. The event is a fundraiser for Rising Starr Middle School Cheerleaders. The cost is $20 per child, $15 for siblings. It's not too late to attend.

My children, ages 6 and 8 have had a blast at two of the PNO's at Peachtree City Gym. I dare say, they've had more fun on their nights out than we did. They should probably call it "Kid's Night Out". The 8th grade cheerleaders and adult supervisors entertain the children all evening. According to my 8 year old, it's so much fun because they get to jump in the foam pit, climb the rope wall, and just have fun with friends. My 6 year old daughter loves when they play games like, "What time is it Mr. Fox?", "Four Corners", & "Duck, Duck, Goose". She also loves the interaction with the "big girls" who dote on her. My son probably won't admit it, but he likes that part too. When we picked him up last time he commented, "Those girls are so cute!" as we were pulling away.

Although this is the last Parent's Night Out of the summer, Peachtree City Gym and the Rising Starr Middle School Cheerleaders will be holding Parent's Night Out one Friday per month during the school year. Dates will be posted on LocalKidFun.com as well as the Peachtree City Gym website.

HOT Weekend in South Metro Atlanta! Here are some ideas for Local Indoor fun from LocalKidFun.com

Just saw the weather report this weekend and it's going to be unbearably hot. If you don't have access to a pool, here are some ideas for indoor fun this Saturday, June 20, 2009, pulled off my website, LocalKidFun.com

And don't forget it's Father's Day on Sunday. Here's a link for some last minute gift ideas. http://fayettemops.wordpress.com/

Indoor FUN, Saturday, June 10, 2009.

Family Art Saturday- Saturday Spark Third Saturday of the Month 10am-4pm
The THIRD Saturday of the month is a day to spark the fires of creativity for families at the Arts Clayton Gallery. For families, stop by between 10 AM and 4 PM for an art project or experience related to the monthly exhibition theme. The cost per project is $5.
Arts Clayton / 136 South Main Street, P.O. Box 669, Jonesboro, GA 30237 / (770) 473-5457 / www.artsclayton.org

Sign, Say & Play Class June 20 at 11am
Sign, Say and Play curriculum are carefully crafted sessions developed especially for parents and babies.By embedding the learning of signs in activities that promote cognitive, social, language, literacy and sensory-motor development we are able to teach parents ways to provide the support these area's that all babies need to make the most of their critical first three years. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Linda's Playhouse / 1991 Hwy 54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-487-1979 / http://www.lindasplayhouse.org

Grand Opening Festival for Chattahoochee River Interpretive Center Sat., June 20 9am-5pm & Sun., June 21 12pm-5pm
Admission: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, $5 Children 3 - 12, Children 2 and Under and members Free
A two-day festival celebrating the Grand Opening of the New Interpretive Center for the Chattahoochee River, Lakeside Pavilion, and Gardens! Travel through the new interactive Explore your Watershed Gallery where you will discover the exciting components of the forest, wetlands, and river!

Entertainment: Laughing Pizza takes the stage at 10 AM and 2PM on Saturday to get you and your kids moving in the Lakeside Pavilion. Sponsored in part by The Together Fund

Mickle-A-Do will perform on Saturday at 12 PM and 4 PM and on Sunday at 1PM and 3:30 PM in the Lakeside Pavilion!

Crafts and Face Painting Explore more about water and watersheds while making fun crafts including bubble art, pitcher plant toss, and water-saver signs!

Chattahoochee Nature Center / 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075 / (770) 992-2055 / http://www.chattnaturecenter.com

Bakugan Training Camp Sat., June 20 12pm-2pm
Visit Toys R Us for the Bakugan Training Camp. Learn how to use Bakugan Trap! Training, Battles, Prizes and Giveaways! More info at http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3376105

only at the following Toys R Us, participating locations:
2601 H-1 Dawson Rd., Albany, GA 31707 / 3424 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta, GA 30909 / 3480 Financial Center Way, Buford, GA, 30519 / 5555 Whittlessey Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907 / 501 Roberts Court, Kennesaw, GA 30144 / 7400 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31406 / 3000 Watson Blvd., Warner Robbins, GA 31093

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. June 20, 11:30am, 3pm, & 7pm & June 21, 2:30pm
Fayette Coweta Family Theatre's Summer Broadway Junior Production Camp presents the Disney classic~ Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Join all the beloved characters in this shortened version of the original Broadway show. Fabulous ticket prices of ONLY $5 by reservation and $7 at the door make this show perfect for all families with children. Shows will be presented at Christ's Church at Whitewater in the Youth Stage Room and seating is very limited, so making reservations is STRONGLY encouraged. To make reservations call 770-599-0051 or visit http://www.fcft.net/HomePage and click on the opening rose link. Don't miss this "Tale As Old As Time!"
Performance will be presented at Christ's Church at Whitewater at 1577 Hwy. 85 South, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215~ Please do not call Church for ticket information. Only call the theatre number listed.
Fayette-Coweta Family Theatre, Inc. / 177 Fulton Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Family Place to Play Open Daily - See website for details.
Inflatable playground for the whole family. Every Friday morning from 10am-12pm entry is only $4. This weekend they are celebrating their anniversary. $5 all day admission this Saturday and Sunday June 20 & 21.
Family Place to Play Fun Center / 160 Temple Avenue, Newnan, GA / www.familyplacetoplay.com/newnan/index.html

The Bridge Community Center Open Mon-Fri., 9am-6pm.
The Bridge is a Free Community Center with a gym, indoor walking track, cafe, game room with pool tables, video games, Wii, ping pong and more. Free wi-fi is also available.

The Bridge Community Center / 208 Willowbend Rd, (part of First Baptist Church of PTC), Peachtree City, GA 30269 / http://thebridge-cc.org

The Kids Spot
The Kids Spot offers classes and activities for children ages 0-9 years. Classes offered include: Mommy and Me Classes in Art, Music, Gym, Sign Language & Spanish; Tumbling and open gym play; Etiquette classes; and parents night out.
The Kids Spot / 63 Price Quarters Road, McDonough, GA 30253 / 678562-8550 / www.tks-atl.com

Junction Lanes Open Daily
Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center offers bowling, glow golf (18 holes of indoor miniature golf), and an arcade. Check company website for hours and rates.

Junction Lanes Family Entertainment Center / 141 Newnan Station Drive, Newnan, GA 30265 / 770-683-2695 / http://www.junctionlanes.com

Crafty Critters - FREE - Saturdays, 10:30am & 11:30am
All ages. This is an arts and crafts program that highlights various artistic movements and trends as well as special days and holidays throughout the year. *To attend this program, you must select one of the two times listed above and either call or visit the Children's Room at Central Library in order to register in advance.*

Coweta Public Library - Central / 85 Literary Lane, Newnan, GA 30265 / (770)683-2052 / http://www.cowetapubliclibrary.org

FREE Story Time Tuesdays 10:30am-11am & Saturdays 10am - 10:30am
Kid's story time is held at Books A Million in Peachtree City each Tuesday and Saturday.

Books A Million / 258 City Circle, Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-632-1296 / http://www.booksamillion.com

High Museum's Saturday Studio Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm-4pm
Located in the museum's Greene Family Education Center. Activities ranging from three-dimensional sculptures to figural collages. Weekend Studio is offered each Saturday and Sunday. Free with museum admission.

High Museum of Art / 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-733-5000 / www.high.org

Jump 2 It Teen Bounce Every Saturday, 7:30pm-10:30pm

Bounce promotes a safe, fun, and friendly environment for teens to play, jump, socialize and listen to music. For more information go to www.jump2itptc.com/teen. Ages: 11-15

Jump 2 It / 320 Dividend Drive, (Behind Atlanta City Church), Peachtree City, GA 30269 / 770-486-9228 / www.jump2itptc.com

Michael's Kid's Club Every Saturday, 10am-Noon

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to drop into Michael's every Saturday for a take home craft. Participants can join 30 minute sessions at 10am, 11am and 11:30am. All supplies are included. $2 per child.

No registration required. For more information, call one of the 3 locations in LocalKidFun.com area: Fayetteville (770) 461-6300, Newnan (770) 252-6223, and McDonough (678) 583-6361

Michael's / 27 Hudson Plaza, Hudson Plaza, Fayetteville, GA 30214 / 770-461-6300

Festival for the Grand Opening of the New Interpretive Center at the Chattahoochee Nature Center

Saturday, June 20 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, June 21 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Admission:
$8 Adults, $6 Seniors, $5 Children 3 - 12,
Children 2 and Under and members Free


Take your family for a short drive to visit the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, GA for a two-day festival celebrating the Grand Opening of the New Interpretive Center for the Chattahoochee River, Lakeside Pavilion, and Gardens! Travel through the new interactive Explore your Watershed Gallery where you will discover the exciting components of the forest, wetlands, and river!

Entertainment: Laughing Pizza takes the stage at 10 AM and 2PM on Saturday to get you and your kids moving in the Lakeside Pavilion. Sponsored in part by The Together Fund

Mickle-A-Do will perform on Saturday at 12 PM and 4 PM and on Sunday at 1PM and 3:30 PM in the Lakeside Pavilion!

Crafts and Face Painting Explore more about water and watersheds while making fun crafts including bubble art, pitcher plant toss, and water-saver signs!

Exhibits:
Find out what organizations are doing along the Chattahoochee River Watershed and about companies helping you to conserve our resources including:
REI
EARTH University
Atlanta Audubon Society
Southeast Green
ECOVIE Rainwater Collection System
National Park Service

Parking is available in the CNC parking lot. Space is limited so please carpool or bike! Additional parking is available at St. Francis School on Willeo Road just south of Hwy 120. A free shuttle bus service will be provided for convenience.

Chattahoochee Nature Center / 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075 / (770) 992-2055 / http://www.chattnaturecenter.org

For questions or additional information, contact Rebecca at 770-992-2055 ext. 236 or r.gilbert@chattnaturecenter.org.

Local Youth Theatre Group to Perform Cinderella - June 13 & 14, 2009

One of my favorite discoveries in researching family friendly activities and events for LocalKidFun.com has been the access to quality family theater in South Metro Atlanta. Just go to the Family Theater page of LocalKidfun.com or view the monthly events calendar to see all that our area has to offer children interested in the theater.

The next local production you might wish to attend is Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella, presented by Backyard Kids Theatre on June 13th, at 7 p.m., and June 14th, at 3 p.m. at Heritage Christian Church in Fayetteville. Tickets can be purchased for $8 from www.brownpapertickets.com/event/64423 (for early seating) or at the door.

Cinderella is the second show produced by student founded organization, Backyard Kids Theatre. The directors, musicians, cast, crew, costume advisor, choreographers, etc. are all youth aged 7-17. They look forward to amazing you with their fabulous talent.

Directed by 8th grader Chase Thomaston, music directed by Stephanie Earle, and starring Paige McCauley as Cinderella, the performance will be fun for the entire family. Other leads include: Camille Edwards as the Fairy Godmother; Ben Papac as the Prince; Micole Mayfield as the Stepmother; Hannah and Abby Feltner as the Stepsisters, Austin and Janina Monk as the Royal Stewards, Michael Reep as the King, and Stephanie Earle as the Queen. The ensemble features: Olivia, Grant, and Evan Krug; Jordyn, Jamie, and Zack Richards; Abby Mortensen; Anna Lee Robbins; Gillian Revoir; Reagan and Avery Grillo; Preston Earle; Payton Edwards; and Rachel Brown. Choreographers are Nora Wilfong and Brent Davis, and the show Pianist is 6th grader, Nathan Hung. For more information about the organization, go to www.backyardkidstheatre.org.

Regal Cinemas Announces Summer Free Movie Schedule

Once again, selected Regal Cinemas will offer free movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am during their Free Family Film Festival. It’s a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. All of the free movies are rated G or PG. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity.

You can go to the Regal Entertainment website http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx and click on a state to find the participating theatres in your area. Check it out before you go on vacation this summer as a back-up plan for a rainy day.

The Georgian Stadium 14 (232 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan ,GA 30265) will host the FREE movies this Summer 2009 in the LocalKidFun.com area. Movies will be listed on the LocalKidFun.com Calendar and on the Free page. See schedule below.

June 2-4, 2009 - Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G) or Shrek The Third (PG)
June 9-11, 2009 - The Tale Of Despereaux (G) or Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)
June 16-18, 2009 - Charlotte's Web (G) or Surf's Up (PG)
June 23-25, 2009 - Horton Hears A Who (G) or Journey To The Center Of The Earth (PG)
June 30-Jul., 2 2009 - Space Chimps (G) or Star Wars: Clone Wars (PG)
July 7-9, 2009 - Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Veggie Tale Movie (G) or Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)
July 14-16, 2009 - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G) or Nim's Island (PG)
July 21-23, 2009 - Everyone's Hero (G) or Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa (PG)
July 28-30, 2009 - Mr. Bean's Holiday (G) or Kung Fu Panda (PG)

Here is a good site where you can check the content of the movies, read reviews, and see if the movie is age appropriate for your child. http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews

APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Public Invited to PCA Fayette Benefit Dinner, Tuesday, April 28at Four Seasons International Restaurant in Peachtree City, 5-9pm.

Fayette, GA - This April, Prevent Child Abuse Fayette (PCA), part of FACTOR (http://www.fayettefactor.org/) joins Prevent Child Abuse Georgia and Prevent Child Abuse America in raising awareness for child abuse prevention. PCA Fayette Coalition held a very important training on April 14, 2009 at Christ our Shepherd Lutheran Church for Mandated Reports and First Responders. The topic was not easy as it dealt with an issue we think will never happen to our children, our relative’s children, or anyone we know for that matter. But it does, all too often. The topic was child sexual abuse. 1 in 4 girls are molested by their 18th birthday; 1 in 6 boys are molested by their 18th birthday. Any child abuse, but especially sexual abuse, leaves wounds and scars for a lifetime. The training, Darkness to Light, helped us look at steps to better protecting our children and how to advocate for them.

The next PCA Fayette event will be a benefit dinner at the Four Seasons International Café, 114 Huddleston Rd., Peachtree City, GA 30269 on Tuesday, April 28 from 5-9pm. Many community leaders have graciously agreed to assist FACTOR/PCA Fayette in raising awareness and funds for our community Child Abuse Prevention coalition. The public is invited to enjoy a delicious meal that night served by the volunteer community leaders. They will be your waiter/waitress for the evening! All tips and donations will go to support the work of the coalition. Four Seasons International Café, www.fourseasonscafeptc.com offers great food in a relaxing atmosphere, with a menu filled with Mexican, Chinese, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. The night’s musical entertainment will be provided by local youth. Come, enjoy and support the work of Fayette’s Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. Your gift helps build a better future for our children. FACTOR is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

Preventing child abuse means reducing the risks that threaten the health and safety of children, and increasing the strength of factors that keep families and communities strong. These protective factors are conditions that help assure the well-being of children and families. According to PCA Fayette Coalition, protective factors are positive attributes that strengthen all families and include such things as love, nurturing, acceptance, and protection. Becky Smith, Executive Director/FACTOR says, “As communities, we have a responsibility to one another. If we work together, we can help parents recognize and effectively address challenges, and we can collectively invest our resources in supporting all families.”

PCA Fayette partners; DFCS, Health Dept, CASA, Integrated Family Services, DJJ, Fayette Youth Protection Home, Promise Place, REACH Headstart, Fayette School System, Christ our Shepherd, Oasis Counseling, Mom on a Mission, www.LocalKidFun.com- all share core values - valuing children, strengthening families and engaging communities. The coalition mission is to plan and implement activities and events that bring awareness and education regarding the “why and how” of preventing child abuse in our county.

“Individuals from all walks of life can, and must, take an active role in the work of child abuse prevention,” says DePriest Waddy, Chief Executive Officer of PCA Georgia. “Investing in the well-being of all children is a sound investment. When families are healthy and strong, communities are healthy and strong. It’s that simple.”

Some ways that Becky Smith says communities can strengthen families are:

• Partner with parents. Parenting is hard work! Understand that all parents have strengths and help them build on those strengths.

• Help parents identify networks within their family and community for emotional support, encouragement and assistance.

• Promote PCA Georgia’s confidential an anonymous 1-800-CHILDREN Helpline as a source of information, support and access to community resources.

• Advocate for programs and policies that support children and family stability.

• Give of your time and resources to organizations working to build strong families and healthy communities To find out more about building protective factors within families call PCA Georgia’s Helpline at 1-800-CHILDREN (244.5373). Information is also available at www.fayettefactor.org or www.pcageorgia.org.

The 1st Ever Summer Camp Expo Coming to Fayette County On Saturday, March 7, 2009

South Metro Atlanta parents will find it much easier and faster to choose a summer camp for their child in 2009 with the LocalKidFun.com Summer Camp Expo on March 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Fayette Family YMCA on Huiet Road in Fayetteville. The camp expo will provide busy parents with a one-stop resource for information regarding availability, daily activities, cost, and more of many summer camps, all conveniently assembled under one roof. “Many parents spend hours and hours calling around to area camps to find one that fits the needs of their child or children. Whether parents are looking for day camps, overnight camps, or camps with a special theme, parents will be able to talk directly with camp providers, compare camps, and register their child for the summer fun that fits the needs of their child” states LocalKidFun owner, Candace Robichaux. Parents are encouraged to bring the entire family to this free event where kids will enjoy playing in the LocalKidFun Zone, including inflatables from Shenanigans Toys, Inc. Parents not able to attend the event can go to http://www.LocalKidFun.com to find a comprehensive list of summer camp options in your local area. A portion of the exhibitors’ fees will be donated to Fayette Family YMCA’s Partner with Youth Program, which benefits neighborhood children and families with scholarships to nurturing programs, like YMCA’s summer day camp.

Camp providers interested in exhibiting at the Expo may go to http://www.localkidfun.com/CampExpo.php for exhibitor information or email sales@localkidfun.com .

LocalKidFun.com has been serving Fayette, Coweta and Henry counties since 2007, and provides on-line information to enhance the lives of families located in the southern counties of Atlanta. States owner, Candace Robichaux, “LocalKidFun.com unites local businesses with families by providing easy access to ideas, activities, sports, classes, and camps.”

Contact:
Candace Robichaux
Local Kid Fun
404-492-6465
candace@localkidfun.com
http://www.localkidfun.com