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On Cleveland's East Side!
Welcome to Macaroni Kid Cleveland East!
Proudly serving downtown Cleveland, east to Painesville, down through Chagrin Falls and Solon and then back up the Cuyahoga River! (and more!)
Happy Thursday everyone!
It's a long holiday weekend and school is winding down. Where did the time go? I also just realized that I am less than 2 months away from my 3 year anniversary of starting Macaroni Kid Cleveland East. (Some of you have been around since the very beginning when it was little ol' Macaroni Kid Shaker Heights.) Oh, what a wild ride it has been!
Thanks to all of you to read, subscriber and refer friends to sign up. Have a wonderful weekend!
Enjoy this week's newsletter!
Jenny
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Kids & Camping!
Have a Safe Memorial Day and Happy Camping!
With Memorial Day pretty much here, we're pretty sure that many of our Macaroni Families will be spending the weekend camping. Here's a short but sensible list of tips and activities and a quick reference to "Low Impact Camping." Have a great camping adventure with your family!
Safety:
1. DON'T FORGET THE SUNBLOCK! Children burn easily and because not a lot of adults wear sunblock, it can be easy to forget to cover your children. Having a major sunburn by the age of 9 can increase the ...
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Giveaways, Events and More!
Do you have friends or relatives that live on the east side? Please tell them to check out Macaroni Kid Cleveland West!
May 25th through May 30th
Friday, May 25 - Outdoor Education for Homeschoolers: Life Cycles of Plants
April showers bring May flowers, making this a great time to learn about plants and tree life cycles. We’ll hike Scenic Loop trail and learn about the flora along the way. Terrain: moderate, hills, 1.6 miles
Where: North Chagrin Reservation, Strawberry Picnic Area Parking LotWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages: 6 - 12 yearsHow: Register by calling 440-473-3370Cost: FREE
Friday, May 25 - Family Friday Night: Fascinating Frogs
Frogs can be colorful, strange or plain - all of them have important roles in nature. See weird and wonderful tropical frogs and some native wetland favorites up close. After the indoor program we’ll hike around the marsh to search for tadpoles and frogs. Terrain: easy, muddy, 0.5 mile
Where: North Chagrin Nature CenterWhen: 8:00 PM - 9:15 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, May 26 - Free Craft for Kids - Patriotic Wand
Children can show off their patriotic spirit this Memorial Day with a star-spangled wand they’ll love to wave!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., BeachwoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Please visit here for more information.
Saturday, May 26 - Best New Picture Books Day!
We'll be reading the favorite new picture books of our Barnes & Noble children's staff. This is your chance to be introduced to future classics that you don't want to miss.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, May 26 - Saturday Garden Games in Hershey Children’s Garden
Celebrate spring in the Hershey Children’s Garden with special Saturday and Sunday garden games focused around planting seeds and new blooms.
Where: Cleveland Botanical GardenWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Just show upCost: Free with Garden admission
Sunday, May 27 - Sunday Garden Games in Hershey Children’s Garden
Celebrate spring in the Hershey Children’s Garden with special Saturday and Sunday garden games focused around planting seeds and new blooms.
Where: Cleveland Botanical GardenWhen: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: No registration requiredCost: FREE with Garden admission
Sunday, May 27 - Half Pints Club: Storytime and Snacks
Join our team and other Half Pints for storytime and snacks. Come any time during the scheduled time and enjoy a variety of stories, activities and snacks.
Where: Whole Foods Market, WoodmereWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Stories are geared for children ages 4-8 but all are welcome to attend.How: Just show upCost: FREE
Wednesday, May 30 - Preschool: Life Cycles
Egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly. Egg, tadpole, frog. These are just some of the life cycles we find in nature. Join us for a morning of activities about how things grow in nature.
Where: CanalWay CenterWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: 2-5 years with adultHow: Register by calling 216-206-1000Cost: FREE
Wednesday, May 30 - Anime Club
Join us to play animated Wii™ games, use the Internet and play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card games. Always popular, we sometimes can set up two screens for dual-game play!
Where: Southeast LibraryWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
June 1st through August 4th
Friday, June 1 - Camp-In for Preschoolers
Parents with preschoolers this camp-in is for you! Your little one will experience an unforgettable overnight at the Nature Education Building. We'll spend time outside and inside exploring the wonders of nature. The overnight will consist of a craft, campfire, breakfast and more. Terrain: easy, 1 mile
Where: Nother Chagrin ReservationWhen: 10:00 AMWho: 4 - 5 years with adultHow: Register by calling 440-473-3370Cost: $7
Saturday, June 2 through Sunday, June 3 - Art in the Village
The always popular Art in the Village will bring its eclectic mix of talented artists back to Legacy Village. The artists, chosen from an independent panel of expert judges, are hand?selected from hundreds of applicants, based on quality and diversity. In addition to artwork, visitors will enjoy great live music, food vendors, a children’s art area with visual artists from Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio, a wine tasting with The Ohio Wine Producers Association and more.
Where: Legacy VillageWhen: n/aWho: EveryoneHow: FREECost: Admission and parking is free
Saturday, June 2 - Camp-In for Preschoolers
Parents with preschoolers this camp-in is for you! Your little one will experience an unforgettable overnight at the Nature Education Building. We'll spend time outside and inside exploring the wonders of nature. The overnight will consist of a craft, campfire, breakfast and more. Terrain: easy, 1 mile
Where: Nother Chagrin ReservationWhen: 10:00 AMWho: 4 - 5 years with adultHow: Register by calling 440-473-3370Cost: $7
Saturday, June 2 - National Trails Day: Family Fun Hike
Celebrate National Trails Day with this fun hike that includes a chance to get your feet wet. Picnic lunch provided at the end of the hike. Squaw Rock Picnic Area Terrain: stairs, river, 0.5 miles
Where: South Chagrin Reservation, Squaw Rock Picnic Area at the east end of Hawthorn PkwyWhen: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Register by calling 440-247-7075Cost: $2
Saturday, June 2 - Basic American Sign Language for Kids
Children can learn basic signs covering numbers, colors, the alphabet, simple phrases & more
Where: Coventry Village LibraryWhen: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AMWho: Ages 6-10How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, June 2 - Free Craft for Kids - Snazzy Garden Snail
This no-fail snail craft is guaranteed to get little artists to come out of their shells!
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, 27500 Chagrin Blvd., BeachwoodWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: Please visit here for more information.
Saturday, June 2 - Biscuit Visits!
Join in the fun in our Children's Department. Bring a camera for a picture with Biscuit the dog at this special Storytime. This will be the last character visit until September, so don't miss it.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Eton Chagrin BlvdWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Preschool ageHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, June 2 - Summer Dance Concerts
The St. Helen's School of Dance will present a fun program of modern and classical dance set to a wide variety of music.
Where: Solon LibraryWhen: 2:00 PMWho: For all agesHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, June 2 - Sensory School-Age Program
Join us for a sensory school-age program that welcomes families whose children have a variety of different needs--including those with Autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder, speech/language delays, cognitive impairments, AD/HD, and other special needs or challenges. Program incorporates a schedule board and will allow a variety of opportunities for learning and social interaction related to literacy.
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: Families with school-ages children who had a variety of different needs.How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, June 2 - Friendship Bracelets & Pizza!
Join us as we weave colorful friendship bracelets and enjoy pizza at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library! Bring a friend, too. All materials provided. Please note: All participants must have a Release and Hold Harmless form signed by a parent prior to the program to enjoy pizza. Stop by the Chagrin Falls Library to pick up a form, sign it when you drop off your teen, or call the branch if you have any questions.
Where: Chagrin Falls LibraryWhen: 3:00 PMWho: Students going into grades 5-8How: Register online hereCost: FREE
Saturday, June 2 - Kids @ Work! A Lego Brick Building Club
Build with the Library’s Lego Bricks around our monthly theme or build something else of your choosing! We have lots of Lego and Duplo bricks for you to build with, so bring a friend!
Where: Mentor Main LibraryWhen: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.How: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, June 2 - Exploration Station: Making Choices
Join us for stories and activities about making choices. Children will be able to explore and practice thinking skills through play at hands-on learning stations.
Where: Maple Heights LibraryWhen: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMWho: Ages 3-5 with caregiverHow: Register online hereCost: FREE
Sunday, June 3 - Heights Library Kids Events: Great Outdoors Month
Join librarians from the Heights Library once a month at 1 p.m. for a themed party event with snacks, crafts, stories and fun.
Where: Whole Foods Cedar Center, CafeWhen: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: KidsHow: Just show upCost: FREE
Sunday, June 3 - Half Pints Club: Environmental Scavenger Hunt
Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day. As a store, Whole Foods Market Chagrin Half Pints will celebrate with a Scavenger Hunt and snacks. Our Half Pints will learn more about recycling and then will scavenge the store for recycled products and receive a prize for completing the scavenger hunt.
Where: Whole Foods Market, WoodmereWhen: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: Stories are geared for children ages 4-8 but all are welcome to attend.How: Just show upCost: FREE
Saturday, August 4 - Home Depot Kids Workshop: Build a Cork Bulletin Board
Home Depot workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
Where: All Home Depot StoresWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 5 to 12 with an adultHow: Just show upCost: FREEFor more info: www.homedepot.com
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Have a great weekend in Cleveland!
Jenny
Come and Play with Macaroni Kid!
*Kindermusik of Cleveland*
Macaroni Kid Cleveland East is excited to partner with Kindermusik of Cleveland for Open Play! (You do not need to be a MK subscriber or enrolled in Kindermusik to attend.)
With suggestions from some of the Kindermusik parents, we are offering Open Play times - a chance to hang out with other parents/caregivers and their children. We'll provide music and instruments for exploratory fun.
This is not a class - just free play time. However, you just may talk one of us into leading you in a ...
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