Florence Kids this week 7/31/11

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P.A.L track club

Registration for cross country program

Date: Aug 1 through Sep 16

Age:  6-18

Time:  Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:30

Where:  513 Barnes St
Cost: $40
Contact:  City of Florence Parks and Beautification, Adam Swindler (843) 665-3253

This club is open to boys and girls 6-18 years old based on the calendar year.  A parent or guardian must register the participant and bring a birth certificate.  Each participant will receive a club uniform, entry into all meets and membership into the Junior Olympic USATF organization (if the participant commits to running in the state meet.)  Practices will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at West Florence High School, City of Florence Rail Trail, Mcleod Fitness Center, and/or the Freedom Florence trails beginning Sep 6.

School with no sports teams?

This sounds like a great idea for your children if they go to a school that doesn't offer sports.  These sports teams are offered to home school children, children that attend private schools that do not have teams and virtual school that have no place to play JV and varsity athletics.

Fall Sports:
Soccer 1-6 grade co-ed
Basketball 4-6 grade co-ed

Spring Sports:
Soccer boys and girls, JV and varsity (7-12 grade)

Palmetto Homeschool Athletics will register for fall soccer for 1-6 grade children on July 28 at the Church of Sandhurst from 9:30 - 1:00 pm.

The Little House Storytime

The storytime Saturday is The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton.  Click to find more information on this book.

Ages:  5 to 8 (book recommendation)

Date: July 30

Time:  11:00 am 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble

Red Wolves Tonight - 7/29/11

Florence Red Wolves vs Wilmington Sharks

Double header. Fan appreciation night - gift card give-away each inning.  $1 coke and wing specials.

Ages: All

Date: July 29

Time: 6:00 pm

Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

ScienceSouth Camp

ScienceSouth has a couple partial ($100) scholarships available for the Jr. Scientist Camp (given on a first come basis.)  Registrations must be done at ScienceSouth, where the balance will be due.

Date:  Aug 1 through 5

Ages:  rising 1st-3rd grade

Time:  8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where:  ScienceSouth
Contact:  ScienceSouth at (843) 679-5353 or their website

Florence Red Wolves Tonight - 7/28/11

Florence Red Wolves vs Columbia Blowfish

Emergency Appreciation night-donate a teddy bear and receive a discount voucher for a future home game.  Emergency vehicles on display from 6:30-7:30pm.  Best Buy Remote Dig after the game.

Ages: All

Date: July 28

Time: 7:30 pm

Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

New Smurf Movie Release

The Smurfs - parent movie review

• When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the Smurfs out of their village, they're forced through a portal, out of their world and into ours, landing in the middle of New York's Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.  Runtime:1 hr. 40 min.

Date: Starts July 29
Times: 11:45. 4:55, 9:50          3D - 2:15 and 7:25

Where: Swamp Fox Theater

Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Movie Times for Swamp Fox Theater

Myrtle Waves 26th Birthday Celebration

Come celebrate our 26th birthday on July 30th! We're going retro and bringing back our opening year of 1985 with an all day admission of only $19.85 per person for one day only!  Special guest Scooby and Shaggy.

Date: July 30
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Where: Myrtle Waves
Cost: $19.85
Contact:  Myrtle Waves at (843) 913-9260 or their website

Outdoor Water Games

Outdoor Water Games at Birthday in a Box - Summer is here and that means more hot days and more cool ways to entertain the kids. There are many ways to have fun in the sun and keep cool without a pool! 

Swamp Fox Theater's $1 Movies

Summer Movie Express

• Astroboy - movie review for parents
• Megamind - movie review for parents

Date: July 26 and July 28
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Swamp Fox Theater
Cost: $1
Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Way to go Lego

Explore your imagination with LEGO’s! Help us build the EdVenture logo and race LEGO cars.

Ages: Kids
Date: July 23 through July 29

Time: Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to 5
Where:  211 Gervais Street, Columbia SC

Cost: Children and Adults: $9.50, Seniors (62+): $8.50, Military (with ID): $8.50, Children under one: Free
Contact: Edventure -  (803) 779-3100

Make a Giant Slip N Slide

See the Slip N Slide idea on this blog - I bet your kids will love this.  I never thought of using baby shampoo instead of dish soap.

Florence kids this week - 7/24/11

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Ice Cream Eating Contest

So how do these people keep from getting an ice cream headache?

Ages:  All

Date: July 24

Time:  4:00 pm

Where:  Bruster's, 116 N. Dunbarton Dr 

Cost: Free to watch

Contact: Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Florence Red Wolves Tonight - 7/23/11

Florence Red Wolves vs Morehead City Marlins

Christmas in July donation night- bring an unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army and receive a ticket voucher for a future home game.

Ages: All

Date: July 23

Time: 7:30 pm

Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

Geocaching

Anyone know anything about geocaching?  I found this blog that made it sound like it would be fun for kids to do with you.

Barnes and Noble Storytime

The storytime Saturday is "If you Give a Cat a Cupcake" by Laura Numeroff.  If you have not read this book it is really cute.  I think of all of her books are.

Ages:  All

Date: July 23

Time:  11:00 am 

Where:  Barnes and Noble, Magnolia Mall

Cost: Free

Contact: Barnes and Noble

Suessical Jr.

This show is getting great reviews.  All ages will enjoy.  See Flossip's review.

Ages:  All

Date: July 22 - July 24

Time:  7:30 pm, Sun at 3:00 pm 

Where:  Florence Little Theatre

Cost: $15 Adults / $10 Students

Contact: Florence Little Theatre

Lowes Build and Grow Workshop

Your child will build a set of binoculars. Bring the kids into any Lowe's store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.

Ages: geared toward 5 to 10

Date: July 23

Time: 10:00 am

Where: Lowes

Cost: Free

Contact: Lowes stores

Wink Pottery Summer Paint Days

It's hot outside!  Join us inside to paint.

We have new pieces and can order lots more.

Or take advantage of one of our specials!

We are also signing up for Summer Art Camps!!! Email or call us for details!

July 23 save 20% off boxes and banks

Space is limited and reservations are required.  Please email or call to set up reservations.  Check out her website www.winkpotterytogo.com or visit us on Facebook.

Ages:  All

Date: July 23 

Cost: Varies depending on what you make

Contact: Talitha at Wink Pottery or call (843) 676-5371

Florence Red Wolves Tonight - 7/20/11

Florence Red Wolves vs Columbia Blowfish

City and County of Florence Employee Appreciation Night.  Free give-aways.

Ages: All

Date: July 20

Time: 7:30 pm

Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

Pre-School and Youth Soccer signup

Registration at the YMCA is July 18 - August 7, $10 late fee added after August 7

Ages: Pre-School - Boys and Girls ages 3
Date: September 17 - October 22
Time: Saturdays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Where: Back field of YMCA - 1700 Rutherford Drive
Cost: Members $25 / Participants $40
Contact: (843) 665-1234, http://www.florenceymca.org/

Ages: Youth - Boys and Girls ages 4-14
Date: August 23 - October 22
Time: Coach will contact you prior to first practice
Where: Front fields of YMCA - 1700 Rutherford Drive
Cost: Members $38 / Participants $53
Contact: (843) 665-1234, http://www.florenceymca.org/

• Youth soccer evaluations for new players to that age division: 
• Tuesday, August 9
• 4-5 year olds from 5:30 - 6:30pm
• 6-7 year olds from 6:30-7:30pm
• Thursday August 11
• 8-10 year olds from 5:30 - 6:30pm
• 11-14 year olds from 6:30-7:30pm

All Hands Production: Billy Goats Gruff & Other Stuff

Come explore the world with the Florence County Library System during our summer reading program.  This year's theme, "One World, Many Stories" seeks to discover the world and other cultures through reading.  The Summer Reading Program, which is open to young people from babies to young adult, features weekly programs, prize drawings, storytimes, a summer reading club, grand prize for 7 lucky winners of trip to Fun-Day-Go and more. 

More on All Hands Productions

Ages:  Kids

Date: July 20

Time:  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Where:  Florence County Library

Cost: Free

Contact: Florence Library

Swamp Fox Theater's $1 Movies

Summer Movie Express

• Alpha and Omega - movie review for parents
• Charlotte's Web - movie review for parents

Date: July 19 and July 21

 Time: 10:00 am
Where: Swamp Fox Theater
Cost: $1
Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Hug Your Kids Day

Today is Hug your kids day - to find out more click here

I like to participate in this one every day...............

Florence kids this week - 7/17/11

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Make Your Own Ice Cream in 5 minutes

Make your own ice cream - Something to do with the kids on Ice Cream Day.

National Ice Cream Day-Sunday July 17

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! What better day to shout this mantra than today—it’s National Ice Cream Day.?

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. Additionally, he declared that the third Sunday in July would be National Ice Cream Day.

You won't have to twist my arm to participate in this holiday...

Cupcake goldfish?

Anyone tried these new flavors yet?  

Cupcake goldfish

Watermelon Pops

Kids will love to help you making these Watermelon pops as well as eating them.

Facebook Problems

Apparently there are all these options in Facebook that you have to select or you will not see all your posts.

Sign up here for Florence Kids "follow by email" updates so you don't miss a single post.  You might miss something super dee duper going on in Florence if you don't.  (that's my little boy's word...)

2 New Movie Releases Friday

Winnie the Pooh - parent movie review

• Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh.” Featuring the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear of very little brain” and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. “Ever have one of those days where you just can’t win, Eeyore?” asks Pooh. Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey.  Running time 1 hr and 9 minutes

Date: Starts July 15 
Times: 11:00 am, 1:00, 2:55, 4:50, 6:50, 9:00

Where: Swamp Fox Theater

Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:  Part 2 - parent movie review

• The end begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort's final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again.

Date: Starts July 15 
Times:   See movie website for movie and 3D movie times

Where: Swamp Fox Theater

Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Kuts 4 Kids

Haircuts and other services for all ages.  Festivities include cookout (hotdogs, chips and drinks will be sold), Inflatables for the kids.  Tickets for inflatables are 3 for $5 or 9 for $10.  All proceeds will be donated to The Care House of the Pee Dee.

Ages:  All

Date: July 16

Time:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Where:  Visible Changes Hair Design

Cost: Above

Contact: Kuts 4 Kids

Florence Red Wolves Tonight - 7/14/11

Florence Red Wolves vs Columbia Blowfish




Ages: All
Date: July 14
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

Wink Pottery Summer Paint Days

It's hot outside!  Join us inside to paint.

We have new pieces and can order lots more.

Or take advantage of one of our specials!

We are also signing up for Summer Art Camps!!! Email or call us for details!

July 16 save 20% off boxes and banks

Space is limited and reservations are required.  Please email or call to set up reservations.  Check out her website www.winkpotterytogo.com or visit us on Facebook.

Ages:  All

Date: July 16 

Cost: Varies depending on what you make

Contact: Talitha at Wink Pottery or call (843) 676-5371

Florence Red Wolves Tonight - 7/13/11

Florence Red Wolves baseball playing the Fayetteville Swampdogs




Ages: All
Date: July 13
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

Magic Marc

Magic, illusions, and education all in one grand performance.
Ages:  Kids

Date: July 13

Time:  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Where:  Florence County Library

Cost: Free

Contact: Florence Library

Swamp Fox Theater $1 Summer Movies

Summer Movie Express

• Barnyard - movie review for parents
• Yogi Bear - movie review for parents

Date: July 12 and July 14
Time: 10:00 am
Where: Swamp Fox Theater
Cost: $1
Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Florence Kids this week - 7/10/11

Click here to see what is going on in Florence this week for the kids.

Online Storytime at Barnes & Noble

Barnes and Noble has a different online storytime each month where a children's book is read by authors and celebrities.  This month's book is Splish, Splash, Splat! by Rob Scotton.  It is read by Molly Ringwald.





You can also go back to prior months and listen and read those books as well.  A couple of months ago was a new book that I really like - Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond (the Pioneer Woman).  Cute, cute!

Find them at B&N Storytime

Acting Up Summer Camp

Theater camp will teach your child through age appropriate lessons designed to inspire their creativity and ignite their imaginations.  This week long camp features classes in music, movement, arts, crafts, and stage games.

Ages:  5 through 8

Date: July 18 - 22

Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Where:  Florence Little Theater

Cost:  $100

Contact: Lisa Sims  (843) 662-3731 ext 14

Kids Creation Camp at the Florence Museum

The Florence Museum is offering a unique series of summer camps.  Each camp will focus on a specific theme and end each Friday with an exhibit of children's work along with a reception for friends and family.  All camps are aligned with the SC state education standards and are based on objects currently on exhibit.  Limited to 25 students, registration due one week in advance.

Ages:  5 through 10

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Where:  Florence Museum

Cost:  $80 Members / $95 Non-Members

Contact: Florence Museum website

Date: July 11 through 15 - Draw Dip and Drip - come make lines dance, colors sing and shapes come alive as we experiment with the tools of an artist.  Campers will learn how to show movement, express emotion, and tell stories through the basic elements of art.

Date: July 18 through 22 - Cotton is King - Explore the days of the Civil War from the home front in Florence, SC.  Girls will make hanky dolls and prepare dishes from the period.  Boys will learn about life in the field and make traveling housewives and enjoy learning camp games.

Date: July 25 through 29 - Recycle into Art - Let's design and create something from something that was once something else!  Campers will think outside the box and explore new ways to make art using recycled materials.  We will also learn the importance of conservation and how we can help save the environment through recycling.

Chick Fil A pre appreciation day

The cows are excited about Cow appreciation day.  Tonight kids will receive a free cow signboard to decorate, a free cup of Ice Dream and a visit to the sundae topping station.

Ages:  Kids 

Date: July 7

Time:  5:30 - 7:00 pm 

Where:  Chick-Fil-A Southside Commons

Cost: Free

Contact: (843) 629-1703

Zookeeper movie starts this Friday

Movie Review: click here

Date: Starts June 24
Times:

• 11:40am11:40am
• 2:102:10
• 4:404:40
• 7:107:10
• 9:409:40

Where: Swamp Fox Theater
Cost: $$$
Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Transformers Mission

Be the first to try out hot toys based on the new hit movie at the Transformers Mission event. 

Also free Transformer Dark of the Moon movie ticket up to $8.50 value with any transformer action figure, playset or accessory purchase of $25 or more.  

Ages:  kids

Date: July 9

Time:  2:00 - 4:00 pm 

Where:  Toys R Us

Cost: Free

Contact: Toys R Us

Lowes Build and Grow Workshop

Your child will build a Tow Truck, complete stickers and a working tow hook.

Ages: geared toward 5 to 10

Date: July 9

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00

Where: Lowes

Cost: Free

Contact: Lowes stores

Cow Appreciation Day

Friday July 8, 2011 is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A restaurants. If you are dressed completely like a cow you will receive a FREE meal. If you are dressed partially like a cow you will get a FREE entree.

There is even a photo contest for the best costume, so if you dress up be sure to take pictures and submit them to the contest. For all the details, go here.

Peach Festival

There's plenty of peaches for the whole family at this festival! You'll enjoy a peach dessert recipe contest, live entertainment and homemade peach ice cream. Kids will enjoy face painting and inflatables. Wagon rides to tour the farm are also available, as well as tours of the museum.

Date: July 9
Ages: All
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: McLeod Farms, 29247 Hwy 151 South, McBee SC USA 29101
Cost: No admission fee but tickets to purchase for rides
Contact: (877) 789-9252  McLeod Farms

Red Wolves Tonight

Florence Red Wolves baseball playing the Wilmington Sharks

Ages: All
Date: July 5
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: 340 S Stadium Rd
Cost: General admission $5, Youth under 10 and Sr Citizens $4, Military ID $3
Contact: (843) 629-0700, www.florenceredwolves.com

Swamp Fox Theater $1 Summer Movies

Summer Movie Express

• Madagascar 2 - movie review for parents
• Ramona and Beezus - movie review for parents

Date: July 5 and July 7
 Time: 10:00 am
Where: Swamp Fox Theater
Cost: $1
Contact: Swamp Fox Theater - (843) 669-5305 Swamp Fox Website

Fireworks

The fireworks show last night was really nice.  We went out there about 9:15 - got a great view of the fireworks and got out of there fairly quickly too.  If you missed them you should go next year.

Happy 4th of July

I hope you all have a great holiday weekend!!

Museums on Us - Bank of America

Get free general admission to 150 museums by presenting your Bank of America debit or credit card.  If you haven't gone to the Edventure Children's Museum in Columbia, this is a great time to try it out. Edventure, the southeast's largest children's museum, is home to 350 hands-on exhibits.  There are endless opportunities for exploration, creativity and good old-fashioned fun. Drive a fire truck, build a house or talk to a skeleton.  This stimulating and exciting environment encourages children to imagine, discover and understand their world.

I Love the USA - It’s Independence Day at EdVenture! Build and launch rockets, make fireworks, flags, and ice cream. Celebrate America!
Saturday, July 2 , 2011 - Friday, July 8 , 2011

Ages: designed for 12 and younger
Date: July 2 & 3
Time: Sat 9 to 5 and Sun 12 to 5
Where:  211 Gervais Street, Columbia SC
Cost: Children and Adults: $9.50, Seniors (62+): $8.50, Military (with ID): $8.50, Children under one: Free
Contact: Edventure -  (803) 779-3100