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There are only three ways to do restorative dentistry on children without harming them. 1. Do tell-show-do. If the child is old enough to reason and you can gain enough trust to give them a shot without it hurting, you might be able to do a less-complicated procedure. 2. General anesthesia - Extremely expensive - child must be hospitalized and put to sleep in an out patient facility. Some medical insurances flat-out deny this coverage. In our practice we reserve this option for medically compromised and/or physically handicapped children mainly. If a parent insists, we do not mind going to the Operating Room but it is often cost prohibited. 3. Mild, Light Sedation - This is by far the best option. Notice the word mild or light sedation. Heavy sedation is too life threatening, and too complicated for most dental practitioners. We use an extremely, light technique that is very safe and allows the child to go through comprehensive, complicated dental procedures without the child remembering it as a traumatic event. The child simply drinks a sedative Kool-aid and one hour later we begin. The child is not asleep. The child does get shots to numb to areas to be treated. He/she simply is in a twilight state during the procedures. We attempt to treat all areas in one visit. It is much easier for the child because he only has to heal once. It is also easier and less costly for the parent.
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et me forewarn you: That birthday you’re planning for your toddler? It will soon enough be the one you’re planning for your teen. That’s what happens, and I don’t like it one bit. You get married, you have a baby. You endure long, stretched out periods of heavy duty child maintenance where endless days follow more endless days. You get yourself deeply embedded in all that taking care of young children is about and then one day ... poof! They are older, not requiring as much of you ... and it’s time to let go. Virtually everyone who has ever had children knows that this is true. At my oldest’s spring choral concert last April, I sat next to a man who had his video recorder on a tripod. Moving into the seat next to him, we met eyes and I said, “You all set?” meaning, are you ready with your equipment to shoot the show? He then surprised me by saying wistfully, “It’s my last one ...” I didn’t understand ... last what? “I’m sorry — you’re last one?” “It’s the last choral concert I’ll record in school,” he said, looking at me sidelong, a sage kind of fellow, I thought. “Oh ... why’s that?” “Well, I have four kids, but this is my last one — he’s a senior — the others are all grown, now.” “Oh wow!” I said ... “Um, congratulations ... I think!” We smiled. For a few minutes I thought about that and it hasn’t left me, because I have four children and I’ve seen them grow from zero to 12 in 50 seconds. The below picture of my third-born was actually taken three years ago and he’s about to become a teenager. I am grateful to still have an 8-year-old because he keeps me in the Mama years, hugging on me and thinking I hung the moon. “You’re the best Mom in the whole world,” he will say to me, “I love you!” So, listen those of you with little ones. Somewhere in your complaining of high gas prices and soaring food costs, somewhere in the daily grind of meals and cleaning and homework ... know this: they are growing up right before your eyes and one day it will be presto! But also, memo to self: That picture over to the left there? That’s the last birthday morning photo I have of that particular birthday boy! Somehow I missed three years of birthdays! So I’ve started picking up my camera again. I took it with me on spring break and took more pictures than I have in years. And this coming Saturday ... it’s my boy’s birthday again. And I will be ready. Shooting him at the breakfast table where all of his day’s fun will begin. Table presents and decorations, singing and plans for the day. I have a small little thing that I’ve said to my kids over the years from time to time in all seriousness. “Stop growing now, OK?” I’ll say. “I want you to stay just this size right now and you’re not allowed to grow anymore!” They’ll look at me funny and then know it’s not possible and we’ll smile. The only way to hold onto your children’s childhoods is through pictures. Take them ... Shoot, shoot away. It all goes to quickly for my liking, and one day you will feel the same.
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Adina Milligan Yes. I would even consider not going to their home if their furniture, etc., smelled highly of smoke. Yuck.
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Chanda Fowler I have no problem asking people not to smoke around my kids. Two of them have asthma so it’s a big deal for their health. If you have family you visit that smokes, you should ask them ahead of time before your visit if it will be a problem for them to refrain from smoking. If it is, then I would suggest that they visit you instead for your child’s health.
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If you are a non-smoker and highly prefer your precious kids not to be around it, would you ask that your family not smoke around them — even if you are at their home and not yours? Angela Oram I’d ask anyone, family or not, to not smoke around my children. Jess ‘Harris’ Townsend Absolutely! And so far it has not been a problem. Renae Taylor Although it may not be an easy thing to ask someone not to smoke in their own home while your children are there, it comes down to the health of your children. My husband and I had to have this discussion with his mom, and thankfully she was understanding (she has since quit smoking — YAY!). Caroline Madison Brownlee I have done that before. My dad was a little upset at first, but respected the request and made it a habit to smoke outside. Anne Marie Fawbush Stills We not only ask that they aren’t around it but if you are a smoker you shower before you hold my kiddos. They were preemie twins and YES it is that big of a deal.
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Jessica Gore-Bynum I have no problem asking. There have been times where I didn’t have to ask at all — the person(s) personally decided to step away and smoke. If the person is inconsiderate and smokes anyway, family or not, I stop bringing my kids around them.
How would you take your family vacation with little ones? Would you take a plane despite the many stares? Aaron Greenwood Flying with kids can be stressful but worth it. The thought of a LONG drive scares me to death. I have done it several times with more than one child and just prep with fun plane goodies and a couple cheap toys that are new to make them happy. Also consider those homeopathic Calms Forte pellets. Shannon Casey My wife flew with our daughter, Sammie, and packed a couple of small bags of candy and ear plugs for the people sitting around them.
Katie Dixon Ryckman We have done it a few times a year (we have two kids); it really isn’t that bad at all! Just have to take plenty of stuff to keep them busy! And also, we wrap gifts (from Dollar Tree) for them to open every once in a while. Gifts that are fun that keep them busy. Oh, and a DVD player is a must for the airport and plane itself! Christina Dorsey Willow We flew last year with our 9- and 1-and-a-half-year-olds. I have to say our normally screaming baby who usually calms with a pacifier, did not calm. He was great on the flight there, but we flew back too late on the way back and he screamed the entire way pretty much because he was so tired and wouldn’t go to sleep. I was totally stressed. I would suggest you take a flight where you know they will have already slept beforehand. Shela Mitchell Crisler We flew with a 1- and 5-year-old. My concern was fits because their ears were clogged. The rest is a bag of toys and snacks, then praying for naps. I nursed my 1-year-old to help with unclogging the pressure on the ears. I gave my 5-year-old gum on the plane. Just relax and have fun, then they will too. Nicole Harrison Free country! You and children have the right to fly! I used to pretend to take my children on the plane. We would pretend to stand in line a long time, bring coloring books and earplugs and played a game to see who could put them in the fastest. We played quiet mouse and count the clouds, anything to keep an 8-month-old and 5-year-old occupied. It was a long hour-anda-half but doable. I wouldn’t forego the experience unless you know your children are too wild to take the direction and listen to you on land or air!
Do you allow your children to listen to music other than that of the standard children’s music? If so, what? Kimberly Sheer Ehrlich My son is 5 and he loves Brad Paisley. He knows all of the words to his favorite songs. Angela Oram My 10-and-a-half-month-old LOVES music. As long as the lyrics are appropriate, I think kids should learn about ALL music from all decades. Tami Worley Holloman We primarily listen to Christian music. So, yes, we allow our 5-yearold to listen to it, too. With that said, once in a blue moon, we’ll listen to Country or JackFM. Sam McCutcheon Our 10-month-old loves Phish, Paul Simon and Elton John. Any of those will instantly calm crankiness in the car. Bobbi Marks Goad Yes! My 6-year-old loves Rihanna, Lady Gaga and all the top hits on the radio. Aimee Piatt Howell Celtic Woman, Josh Groban, CCM, Mama Mia soundtrack ... for me and my 3-year-old. Kimberly Johnson My 13-month-old also listens to 60s and 70s music. Plus, she loves The Judds.
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here’s what our local moms and dads say: Janet Snyder Haynes We had a cowboy themed party with pony rides for a grandson’s birthday when he was about 5. We normally don’t “go over the top,” but try to make it special and fun!
Malinda Hunter I say “over the top.” She’s going to feel like such a big girl turning 5. I went to a birthday party when I was around that age where they painted pottery, just simple little flower pots. Super cute!
Heather Feather Phillips Last year we had a Tinkerbell party, when Sofi turned 3, and even though the guests all ended up being boys, they didn’t mind! Last week, we did her fourth birthday party, and she equested dinosaurs, so that’s what we did! We held it at McDonald’s, in the play place.
Melissa Nicole Proudfoot Svendsen We do something different every year and spend less than $500 for 30 - 70 people. First was swim and grill-out, second was Chuck E Cheese, third was at the bowling alley, fourth was Putt Putt, fifth was at Nashville Zoo and this year his sixth will be the science center. Throw the parties now cause it won’t be cool as they get bigger! — Kiera Ashford (please turn the page)
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n the way to school I asked my son how many of his classmates were on Facebook. “Um, ALL of them!” He is the youngest in his class, and still 12. For a few more months, I get to blame the Facebook rules for not allowing him to open an account because users of the site must be 13. I have six months to nail down a strategy. Teen and tech expert Sharon Miller Cindrich is a mother of two, and author of A Smart Girl’s Guide to the Internet (American Girl Publishing; $9.95). “The most important message kids should get is that they need to be mature and responsible online, and talking to kids about that face to face is critical,” says Cindrich. Below are four tips to help you manage your child’s Facebook life.
Be a Friend Make sure your kids understand that accepting your friend request on Facebook is not optional. Most kids won’t want Mom and Dad watching their online interactions, and this is the perfect opportunity to discuss how everything they do online is not only traceable, but also permanent.
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as Facebook’s policies change over time, the types of things your child shares will change as well. To complicate matters, Facebook allows users to create groups and share certain items and conversations with these select groups, while they are kept hidden from the view of others. By establishing your role as arbiter of the privacy settings, you’ll have a better understanding of how your child is using groups to communicate privately with his friends and whether or not you want to allow this.
Lurk & Listen “Facebook conversations very much reflect those on the bus, at the lunch table and in the locker room,” says Cindrich. The Internet poses many dangers for kids, but things that they or their friends say on Facebook can also give you unprecedented insights into their world. Think of your child’s online interactions as an opportunity to observe them in their “natural habitat.” The good news is that just because your kids are active on Facebook, you don’t have to match their level of online engagement. Cindrich says, “Parents should not spend a lot of time commenting on their kids’ Facebook — especially if kids are resistant to being friends with them. “
Create a Contract Writing things down makes them clear. Some families find that using a contract is an effective way to make sure there are no misunderstandings about expectations for behavior and consequences. “Set time limits and boundaries and make sure the consequences for breaking the house rules are very clear before you even get started,” says Cindrich. It’s easy to panic over the pace of technology, the access our children have to all kinds of information and the access others have to our kids. Listen to your children, read up on the latest gadgets and sites, and talk to other parents every chance you get. And remember that you’re the parent, and you’re in charge of your child’s resources and, to a great degree, how he spends his time. Facebook does pose a challenge, but you can use it to your advantage. After all, the threat of taking the computer or smartphone away can often be the best leverage you’ve got. J Lela Davidson is a mom and freelance writer.
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worked for me! How to Ride a Two-Wheeler low seats and low hills First comes balance, then comes pedaling! Lower your child’s seat so he can rest both feet firmly on the ground. Then find a gentle slope to allow him to slowly roll down and use his feet as brakes while he perfects his balance. Before long, kids will pedal on their own and transition to bike brakes. Kristie Coleman, mother of five, uses the little hill at the Franklin Rec Center to teach her kids to ride. “If it’s a short hill with tall grass, they’ll go slowly,” she says. “And even if they wobble once or twice, they’re not going very quickly and they’re landing on grass, so it’s no big deal.”
beach towel balancing act “Running around hunched over and gripping the back of the bike seat was killing my back,” says mother of three Tracy Allison. She looped a beach towel across her kids’ chests and under their arms, then stood up while holding tension on the ends with one hand. “I could run easily beside them while correcting their balance instead of straightening the bike itself.” As the kids got better, she gradually let the towel go slack. “It took about 20 minutes for them to get the hang of it,” she says.
wobbly wheels Some kids are eager to ditch the training wheels and feel the wind in their faces. But timid types might prefer slowly raising up one training wheel a few centimeters each week while they work on their skills. Kids get used to correcting the wobble, but have the security of a training wheel on either side if they lean over too far. Jennifer Smith of Smyrna cautions, “It worked for my son, but my daughter wound up riding tilted over to one side rather than trying to balance in between.”
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Take the smallest bike you can find, remove the pedals, and let your child use his feet to scoot forward and coast along a flat surface. Bicycling Magazine promotes this method and states that “85 percent of kids learn in one day.” It’s worked for all of Kristin Long’s children when they were just 4 years old. “They’re not afraid of falling because they can put their feet down,” she explains. “We kept the same small bike with all four kids.”
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For us it’s simple—provide personalized care so patients feel like they are part of a family. It’s what we do every day at Grace Children’s Clinic. • Accepting new patients and most insurance plans Dr. Ricafort will be moving to Grace Pediatrics in Smyrna • Separate well and sick waiting rooms starting in July. Until then she will continue to provide • Conveniently located inside Southern Hills Medical Center care to your children at the Southern Hills location.
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Our toddler’s voice always sounds hoarse. She doesn’t have a cold, so what else could be causing this? Hoarseness in children can be very common. Often it is a self-limited entity caused by a viral infection, but chronic hoarseness may have other etiologies. The most common cause for chronic hoarseness is voice “overuse” or voice “abuse.” These are often found in children who spend a lot of time around other kids. They often strain their voices to be heard over other children. This strain can result in swelling of the vocal cords. Prolonged straining of the vocal cords can result in vocal nodules or “screamers nodules.” These are equivalent to blisters or calluses after wearing poorly fitted shoes. A second reason for hoarseness is gastroesophageal reflux. This is a condition where stomach contents flow upward through the esophagus and can go into the mouth. The esophagus is located just behind the voice box. The acid and food particles may enter the voice box and cause chronic irritation of the vocal cords, thus leading to hoarseness. Any child or baby who is hoarse, or has a change in their voice for a prolonged period of time, needs to be evaluated by their pediatrician and will likely be sent to an ear, nose and throat specialist.
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My 9-year-old has ADHD, inattentive type and is doing very well on Concerta. Do I need to keep him on his medication all summer when school is out, or can I give him a break from it? The decision to keep children on their ADHD medicine during the summer is largely a choice that should be made on an individual basis. Stimulant medications such as Concerta do not need to be given every day to be effective. They only work on the days they are used and do not need to build up to specific levels in your body. Therefore, when deciding if your child should stay on the medications, it is usually recommended to look at what activities your child will be involved in. If he is primarily going to be hanging around the house, playing, then there is nothing that requires him to take the medication. However, if he will be in a camp where he needs to follow instructions or sports practices, then you may choose to give him the medications on those days. Again, there is no right or wrong answer to this question.
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by Malia Jacobson
End your child’s sugar addiction in six months time with a few simple steps.
gimme some Or then again ... maybe not. Today’s toddlers are getting 12 teaspoons a day of the sweet stuff rather than the recommended four, says the American Heart Association (AHA), so it’s no wonder that childhood obesity grows out of control come the tween years. Sugar addiction gains traction as kids age. According to the AHA, instead of the recommended 5 to 8 teaspoons of sugar a day for preteens and teens, many of them are indulging in a whopping 34 teaspoons. It’s a downhill battle if you allow toddlers to consume sugar without restraint, says author Kathleen DesMaisons, Ph.D., in her bestseller, Little Sugar Addicts. So what can you do to help your child develop a healthy appetite for nutritious food?
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MOVE ON TO THE FOOD
First, take a look at what your family sips. The AHA reports that Americans drink most of their added sugar in the form of soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages. And, according to The American Journal of Preventative Medicine, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages with meals has doubled. One 12-ounce cola has 8.2 teaspoons of sugar; that adds up to 140 calories. Switching to water or low-fat milk will make a huge dent in kids’ sugar consumption. Even 100-percent fruit juice contributes sugar and calories that kids may be better off without. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting fruit juice to six ounces for children younger than 7 and 12 ounces for older kids. Stretch the smaller servings by diluting juice with water, or create a healthier alternative to soda by mixing juice with seltzer.
Next, work on meals. Start at the top — of the day, that is. According to DesMaisons, breakfast is absolutely essential, setting the stage for a healthful day, and eating the right foods in the a.m. helps ward off sugar cravings later on. Lose the sugary breakfast cereals and choose types with no more than eight grams of sugar per serving. Instead of candy-coated pastries, serve protein and complex carbohydrates like eggs and whole-grain toast or protein shakes made with fruit. Kids will feel satisfied, alert and ready to start their day. After kids have accepted a new breakfast routine, move on to lunch, dinner and snacks. Gradually replace sugary foods with healthy alternatives and give kids time to adjust to each change. Plan to spend anywhere from two weeks to six months on the whole process, says DesMaisons, depending on their level of sugar consumption, attachment to sweet foods and temperament.
Did you know that an estimated 85 percent of all children placed in safety seats are not properly restrained? While motor vehicle crash es are the leading cause of death for children, the correct use of child safety seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury by as much as 71 percent for infants and more than 50 percent for children ages 1-7. Join staff of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt at a free community car seat check this spring to make sure your child is riding safely:
DAVIDSON COUNTY: Thursday, May 12, noon - 3 p.m. Susan Gray Head Start (445 Cotton Lane, Nashville) State Farm Child Safety Day Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Coleman Community Center (384 Thompson Lane, Nashville) WILSON COUNTY: State Farm Child Safety Day Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Providence Marketplace (401 S. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet)
For questions or to register, please call 615-936-SAFE (7233) or e-mail safekids@vanderbilt.edu. Help us keep Tennessee’s children riding safely!
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An artist’s rendering of the new Kowabunga Beach attraction at Nashville Shores.
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reak out your bathing suits and make plans to enjoy fun in the sun and water when Nashville Shores opens its 2011 season on Saturday, May 21 ... and get ready for even more adventures this year with the park’s new addition — Kowabunga Beach! This four-story attraction includes more than 70 interactive features including four water slides, a giant tipping bucket, water jets, rope bridges and tunnels, water guns, tipping cones, a water wheel, umbrella jets and more. The massive water treehouse and sprayground is sure to sate everyone in your family. Nashville Shores is located at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage. Opening day hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is $29.99 those 48 inches and taller; $24.99 those 47 inches and shorter. Season passes are available. Call 889-7050 or visit nashvilleshores.com.
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ids 15 and younger can stay active and strive for strikes this summer during the Kids Bowl Free event. Every day May 15 - Aug. 14, kids can bowl two free games at the Smyrna Bowling Center (95 Weakley Lane; 3550501). To participate, simply register your child on the program’s website. Want to hit the lanes with your kids? Purchase a one-time Family Pass for $24.95 which allows up to four adults to bowl two games every day with the kids. To register or to learn more, visit kidsbowlfree.com.
gifts for baby, moms & tweens There is a one-stop shop when looking for the perfect gift for a new baby, moms and your older kids, too. Carla & Co. recently opened at The Avenue in Murfreesboro and carries a variety of diaper bags, baby gowns, specialty paintings with Baby’s name, burp cloths and more. The new boutique also carries candles, beach accessories, jewelry, picture frames, a bridal section, spa items for kids like robes and slippers … the list goes on. Hours are Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sun 1 - 5 p.m. Carla & Co. is located at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro. Call 904-6919 or visit carlaandcompanygifts.com.
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celebrate turtles! All ages can join the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring for World Turtle Day on Saturday, May 21 from 1 - 4 p.m. This free environmental awareness event dedicated to all-things turtle takes place at Murfree Spring behind the Discovery Center. Take part in the “World’s Slowest Hike” where participants stop at designated locations to learn a little something about our shelled friends, learn steps to becoming a “greener” family, activities, crafts, live animals and a free sampling of Turtle Tracks ice cream (while supplies last). The Discovery Center is located at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro (890-2300; discoverycenteronline.org). For more information on World Turtle Day, contact the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department at 217-3017 or visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
cupcakes with a cause Enjoy a cupcake and support a cause. Naticakes, which recently opened in the outside portion of Stones River Mall in Murfreesboro, sells gourmet cupcakes and frozen yogurt. Founder Nicole C. Sloane began her business as a tribute to her late niece, Natalie “Naticakes” Wynn Carter, with a mission of “making life a little sweeter.” The sweetest part of this business is that Naticakes donates 10 percent of the store’s profits to the Natalie Wynn Carter Foundation (nataliewynn.com). Naticakes is located at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., L-150, Murfreeeboro. Call 962-7547 or visit naticakes.com.
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here are many places to take your kiddos to enjoy a few splashes in the water in Rutherford County. The swimming season begins with openings all over the area.
SMYRNA TOWN CENTRE’S SWIMMING POOL 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. East, Smyrna Opens: Saturday, May 28 Good to know: Admission is $4 and hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 459-9710 or visit townofsmyrna.org SPLASHPAD Gregory Mills Park, 390 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna Opens: Tuesday, May 24 Good to know: Admission is free and hours are from 10 a.m. until the park closes at dusk. Call 459-9773 or visit townofsmyrna.org. SPORTS*COM’S OUTDOOR POOL 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro Opens: Saturday, May 28 Good to know: Opening celebration on Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. includes contests for kids and adults held throughout the day. Kids can play games, swim, slide, listen to music and have fun. Sports*Com will also host Memorial Day Madness on Monday, May 30 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. that includes contests for prizes, too. Admission to the outdoor pool requires a premium pass which is $4 adults and $3 ages 17 and younger. Hours are Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6:45 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sun 1 - 4:30 p.m. Call 895-5040 or visit murfreesborotn.gov. RUTHERFORD COUNTY YMCA’S OUTDOOR POOLS 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro Opens: Saturday, May 28 Good to know: You must be a member of the YMCA or come as a guest with a member. Hours are Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Call 895-5995 or visit ymcamidtn.org.
the ticker... PUP RALLY, a fund-raising event for the future Bark Springs Dog Park, takes place Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Sharp Springs Natural Area (1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna). Participants can enjoy a day with a performance from the Flying Houndz at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., food vendors, dog service vendors and more. Admission is
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READY, SET, RUN!, a free youth running program for ages 8 - 13, is registering now through Monday, May 16 and is limited to the first 20 entries. This 12-week program starts Tuesday, May 17 and prepares the participants for
the coming Smyrna Parks 5K run (taking place Saturday, Aug. 6) with workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m. at the Smyrna Town Centre, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. Call Monty Perkins at 459-9742 or visit townofsmyrna.org.
BARFIELD BEACH PARTY takes place Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m. at Barfield
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Winning the Toy Wars
tripping over the toys scattered around your house IS NOT FUN. So you’ll need to get savvy about toy management. Here are Five Tips for Toy Joy: 1) Choose toys wisely and keep the cheap out. Build collections of quality toys that will last so they can play with them to their fullest; 2) When it’s time to let go, let go. Ask your children if they can think of a friend or someone who would like the toy ... say something like, “I notice you don’t play with your Thomas trains anymore, do you know someone who’d love to play with them?”; 3) Keep toys where they belong ... so they don’t start thinking they are allowed in your living room, bathroom, kitchen, den, EVERYWHERE; 4) Rotate toys. This is a biggie. Kids can become bored with toys, so stash them away from time to time in durable plastic bins. It’s amazing how you can stretch out a toy’s lifespan this way and renew your child’s affection for it; 5) Model good ownership. Your kids will learn to take care of their toys if you model how YOU take good care of YOUR things! — Susan Day
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rom hawks and hikes to cliffs and caves, Cloudland Canyon is little slice of heaven looking down on Chattanooga. If you want to enjoy all the fun that a weekend in Chattanooga has to offer without the hustle and bustle of tourists and the dreary decor of a chain hotel room, book a cabin or pitch your tent at Cloudland Canyon State Park in nearby Georgia, instead. You’ll enjoy family friendly hikes to gorgeous waterfalls, caves and crevices to explore, picnics, tennis, playgrounds and guided wildflower walks with a nature expert right on the property. When you’re ready to join the crowd, just drive 15 minutes down the mountain to hot spots like Ruby Falls, The Tennessee Aquarium and The Creative Discovery Museum.
Pack Light We spent three days at Cloudland Canyon State Park during spring break and only had to pack jeans, T-shirts and tennis shoes. Our two bedroom cabin had a fully stocked kitchen, so we loaded up on breakfast and lunch foods, drinks and marshmallows (Hello? S’mores!) at the nearby Wal-Mart on our way in. The cabin had fresh towels, four double beds, a living room with TV and a huge screened-in back porch with rocking chairs for sipping coffee and enjoying the amazing views in the morning before the kids got up.
Hit the Trail The park has a well-marked, beautifully maintained trail system. Every cabin has a notebook containing information about the park and its trails, plus ads for all the attractions in nearby Chattanooga. We stepped off our porch and right onto an easy mile trail down to a huge waterfall. The kids stopped to poke their heads into little caves and duck under enormous cliff overhangs along the way. There are stone benches for resting, but this hike is a breeze for any age or fitness level with a stunning visual payoff. Since we traveled to the bottom of the canyon on the first day, we hiked up to the top of it the next day for a five-mile walk. The kids skipped across wooden bridges spanning the streams and scrambled on top of boulders for priceless family pictures. There are incredible views and vistas on the rim with fenced look-outs for safety. Within 15 minutes of walking, we were eye-to-eye with a group of hawks and felt like we were literally on top of
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If You Go the world. If you’ve ever seen the movie Last of the Mohicans, you’ll swear it was filmed at Cloudland Canyon. The hikes aren’t strenuous, and we saw kids of all ages enjoying the outdoors. We also saw wild deer, family dogs and fish.
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Go Cave Crazy This area of Tennessee and Georgia is renowned for its caves. You can peek into shallow ones along the park trails or visit famous Ruby Falls, the underground waterfall located in a spectacular lit and guided cave. We spent half a day at Raccoon Mountain Caves, Tennessee’s highest rated cave located just minutes from Chattanooga, for an afternoon we will never forget. If you’ve got kids younger than 6, you’ll marvel at the 45-minute walking tour known as the Crystal Palace Tour. You’ll see one-of-a-kind rock formations lit with colored lights, see fossils embedded in the walls and enjoy the comfort of handrails and walkways. But if you’ve got big kids and a sense of adventure, you’ve got to take a Wild Cave Tour to explore the five-and-a-half miles of subterranean trails. Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll crawl on your belly, slide down rock slides and wiggle through holes into rooms containing waterfalls, all while wearing a headlamp and knee pads. We emerged dirty, hungry and eager to do it again next year. We also got a family Christmas picture you won’t see anywhere else!
Chattanooga Chow There’s the town of Rising Fawn located about five miles from the state park, and it contains a few fast food favorites like Subway and Arby’s. If you want to eat like a king, the Canyon Grille is right outside Cloudland Canyon’s back gate. Salmon, filet mignon, crab cakes and rack of lamb are served nightly. After a day of outdoor adventure, we drove the extra 10 miles into Chattanooga for ribs and chicken at Sticky Fingers and steaks with microbrews and giant desserts at The Big River Brewing and Grille Works. We played hard, ate big and slept well! J Deborah Bohn lives in Franklin. She’s mom to two kids and a contributing writer to this publication.
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mom’s WORLD By Susan Day
52 Timesaving tips and tricks for streamlining your dayto-day life with kids.
the M oms share the same problem: There are not enough hours in the day to do everything well and quickly, too. Our families count on us, and we hold high expectations for ourselves. As Susan Newman, mom of five and author of The Book of No: 250 Ways to Say It — and Mean It — and Stop People-Pleasing Forever Forever, says, “You’re on call with your cell phone. You’re on call with e-mail. You’re on call 24 hours a day. You’re on call when the baby wakes up in the middle of the night.” You need tricks up your sleeve to gain precious YOU time and be happier to enjoy your family more! Herewith: 52 time-saving tips. Motherhood DOES have a manual after all, it seems.
a calculator and a ruler and tell your child to get it for homework time.
Kid stuff
keep it near the front door so kids can quickly grab a pair on the go.
1 Create outfits when you put children’s clothes away in drawers so you won’t have to scramble for matches at dress time.
2 Get the
kids involved in folding laundry, doing dishes and clearing away clutter.
3 Create a
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“homework box” with pencils, an eraser, a stapler,
4 Store your child’s outgrown clothes in large plastic bins and affix labels such as “0 to 3 months,” “6 to 9 months,” “9 to 12 months,” and so on. Once your child has grown out of a size, you can easily store the clothes, loan them to a friend or take them to a consignment shop.
5 Set the table the night be-
fore and put items like bowls, utensils, cereal, fruit, toaster and bread out to avoid a morning rush.
6 Have your school-age
kids set out their clothing for school the night before and pack their backpacks.
7 Have a designated bin for
library books and Netflix rentals so kids can help out when it’s time to return
8 Fill a basket with socks and
9 Stock cut up fruits and veg-
12 Set up two folders related to your child’s schoolwork — one for school notices and the other for schoolwork you want to keep.
13 Sort belongings into
clear, labeled bins that can be stacked and stowed so your child can easily find things like DVDs and toys without your help. Use brightly colored labels and picture labels for toddlers and preschoolers who can’t read.
Mom stuff 14 Don’t address party
invitations by hand. Go to the United States Postal Service website to create party invitations that can be shipped to addresses you upload to the site.
15 Use your clothes dryer
to de-wrinkle clothes. Place items in for 15 minutes with a damp hand towel.
16 Keep duplicates of
scissors, reading glasses, pacifiers, baby wipes and other items you use a lot.
gies on a lower shelf in your refrigerator so kids can grab without your help. Set up a similar area in your pantry with baggies full of dried fruit or graham crackers.
17 Store sets of sheets and
10 Keep sports uniforms in
a sports bag in your child’s room so he’ll always know where to find it after it’s been washed.
for your favorite restaurants and file them with take-out menus. Put the coupons that expire soonest at the front of the pack.
11 Teach your children to
19 Set up a box for bills that
pick up their things from an early age and show them how to take charge of their own room.
pillowcases inside unfolded pillowcases to make bed changes fast and easy while minimizing clutter.
18 Create a file for coupons
need to be paid and stock it with stamps and envelopes.
20 Organize your favorite
articles, parenting information and recipes so you can find them more quickly. Place pages from online sites, magazines and newspapers in page protectors and stash them in a three-ring binder.
21 Limit personal e-mail and computer time in front of the kids to set a good example.
22 Add important appoint-
ments and activities to a master calendar in your e-mail inbox and set up reminders for up to one week ahead. This calendar can be shared with family members via e-mail. (Google Calendar, a free Web-based system, even sends reminders to cell phones.)
23 Chop all your vegetables, fruits and herbs on the weekend for the week’s meals so everything will be ready for cooking.
24 Keep disinfecting and
glass wipes in the bathroom for quick cleanups around toilets, sinks and mirrors. You could even do a speedy wipe-down while you bathe the kids.
25 Skip folding laundry and
instead hang up all clothing except for socks, underwear, linens and towels.
26 Open mail with the trash
can nearby so junk mail and catalogs can be thrown out immediately. Even better, sign up with a free service for reducing junk mail like the National Do Not Mail list.
manual 27 Keep cardboard boxes
labeled “donate,” “trash” or “consign” in the garage or storage closet to routinely rid your house of unused items and clutter.
28 Stock a folder with a list
of emergency contacts and household instructions for things like watering plants, pet care and mail collection so you won’t have to write everything out each time you have a house sitter.
29 Designate a cabinet in
your kitchen for medicine so you’ll have easy access to everything from pain reliever to bandages when and where you need them. Make sure it’s secured with a child-safe lock.
34 Sort medicine into small,
labeled storage bins — one bin for children’s medications, one for adult cough and cold remedies, one for first-aid supplies and so on, and keep them in a locked cabinet.
35 Tape the dosage instruc-
36 Turn your hangers back-
44 Do your errands off a list
ward at the beginning of every season. Anything left hanging on a hanger that’s still turned backward at the end of the season hasn’t been worn — give it away!
37 Label shelves in the linen
31 Get rid of one bag of
38 Forget sorting laundry.
32 Write down or print out
all-important phone numbers — for people like your child’s doctor, the next-door neighbor, your veterinarian and so on — and place the list in an inexpensive picture frame that you keep in your master bedroom or the kitchen. This way, you won’t need to write out contact information for a sitter or grandparent — just point out the list, and they’ll know who to call in case of emergency.
33 Order diapers and wipes
online — no more lugging big boxes home from the store.
43 Shop for family holiday
and birthday gifts year round. Whenever you see a great gift for someone you love, buy it and set it aside for giving later.
notes instead of sending a card. clothes, toys and books for every bag that comes into the house. It means less stuff to clean up.
restaurant phone numbers into your cell phone so you can call and pick up dinner on the way home and avoid delivery fees.
tions for common medications like children’s acetaminophen to the inside of your medicine cabinet.
closet so family members know where items like beach towels and guest room sheets belong.
30 E-mail your thank-you
42 Program favorite take-out
Wash everything in cold water.
39 Keep an assortment of
greeting cards on hand, filed by occasion. You’ll save time on trips to the store, and you can quickly take care of an unexpected birthday or send off a heartfelt condolence.
40 Hire a babysitter for a
couple of hours at least once a month so you can go out with your husband and keep your relationship in tact.
On the Go 41 Buy toys on sale and sock them away for birthday parties throughout the year.
and take the most efficient route.
45 Stop by the post office
before 3 p.m. on weekdays, when the long lines usually begin to form, so you can get in and out more efficiently.
46 Keep a phone book in
your car to avoid unnecessary calls to 411 and to quickly look up addresses when your Smartphone’s not fast enough!
47 Grocery shop on the
weekends or go to the store after the kids are in bed. You’ll whiz through the store with much less frustration because you’re not also feeling the pressure to get dinner on the table and everyone into bed on time.
48 Choose meats or other
proteins that can be used for several meals during a week. A store-bought rotisserie chicken can be shredded and used for several dishes. Slowcooked pork tenderloin can double as barbecued pork sandwiches with just a bottle of barbecue sauce. Cooked beans can go in salad, tacos and vegetable soup.
49 Save time and money on
routine shopping trips by buying items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, light bulbs and batteries in twos when they’re on sale.
50 Keep an overnight bag in
your car with an extra outfit for each child, including diapers or underwear, nonperishable snacks and toiletries. In the event of an emergency, messy meal or whirlwind overnight trip, you’re set.
51 Keep a pack of thank-you cards in the glove box of your car or in your daily planner so you can write notes while sitting in the car or waiting for a doctor to see you.
52 Schedule your child’s
doctor’s appointments for first thing in the morning when you’re less likely to have a long wait. Susan Day is editor-in-chief of this publication and the busy mom of four great kids who keep her running!
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themes AGES 1 - 3 Barnyard — Play songs like “Old McDonald” to set the scene. Find a CD with farm animal noises and have the children guess which animal it is. Have your guests wear overalls and plaid shirts. You can have a red wagon filled with hay to take the little ones on mini hayrides. Lay blankets out on the ground for your guests to sit on. Break out the lawn mower (or tractor if you have one) and get ready to provide rides on those, too. With craft paper, make a barn sign that reads, “Happy Birthday.” Turn any rectangle cake into a barn with red and white icing.
Get Buggy! — Purchase lots of toy bugs to set out around the house and on the party table — even hiding them under napkins — and have mini magnifying glasses out to help tots find the bugs. Set out plastic jars or any container for the guests to “catch” the bugs and store them throughout the party (doubles as a favor). Take regular balloons and draw simple ants, beetles and flies and let them float around the room. FROG-tastic — Have your guests all wear something green. Cut out lily pads from green construction paper and tape them to the sidewalk leading up to your porch for your guests to hop their way on in to the party. Create a tiny swamp that doubles as punch by mixing 7-Up and green sherbet. Be sure to hang lots of green balloons all around and remember, the greener your decorations, the better!
Under the Sea — Play songs from the soundtrack of The Little Mermaid. Have a bubble machine making bubbles everywhere. Purchase little blowup fish or paper cut-out fish to hang around your home. Instead of hanging streamers the old fashioned way, cut them into strips and hang like seaweed for the guest to walk through. You can also make a sandy treat by hiding fishshaped crakers or gummies in crushed graham crackers. Nursery Rhymes — Get out all your child’s books that are children’s nursery rhymes so that you can have a short story time. Purchase a CD with songs that relate to them. Take a paper plate and a plastic spoon and hang them as the dish that ran away with the spoon. Cut out a clock from craft paper and set a toy mouse beside it for “Hickory Dickory Dock.”
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themes (cont.) AGES 4 - 7 Ice Cream Party— Create a large banner that reads, “(Child’s name) Ice Cream Parlor, Est. (year of your child’s birth).” Pastel colors are a perfect fit for an ice-cream parlor atmosphere, so choose ones like yellow, light blue, pink, light green and lavender for your balloons, table wear and other decorations, and add a lot of colors in the mix. Create balloon ice cream cones by taping balloons to the inside of yellow or brown party hats, turn them upside down and using the hat’s string, hang them around the house or from tree branches if you’re having a backyard bash. The pinnacle of this party is obviously the ice cream social. Have one tub each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Have another adult assist you in scooping the ice cream into sundae dishes and have a variety of toppings spread around the parlor table. Let the kids pick and choose what they want and top their ice cream themselves.
Circus — No need to rent an actual tent! You can create a circus-like atmosphere with basic materials and props. Decorate your party table with a couple yards of red-and-white striped fabric which resembles the stripes of a circus tent. Clusters of red balloons will add to the ambiance (and guests can take a balloon home with them at the end). Hang a circus-inspired banner with an old-fashioned font that says “Circus” and another that says “Happy Birthday, (child’s name).” You can buy them or make them yourself by using yellow card stock, pinking shears, grosgrain ribbon and double-stick tape. To add to the circus feel, decorate your main party table with bags of freshly popped popcorn, boxes of Cracker Jack, boxes of Barnum animal crackers and plastic toy circus animals that can also serve as take-home favors. Magic — Purchase magic hats (or Abe Lincoln-style hats) from your party store along with magic wands and other fun items and place around the party area (the hats and wands can double as party favors as well). You can also find giant, oversized cards at the party store that you can punch holes in and thread string to hang from tree branches or the rafters in the garage. Decorations with whimsical stars or wizards are a good bet. Complement the décor with purple,
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black and gold balloons. Consider dimming the lights and renting a fog machine, and place a crystal ball and battery operated candles around the room. Play the soundtrack from Disney’s Fantasia or the Harry Potter movies.
Superhero — If the birthday child fancies a particular superhero, it’s easy to purchase décor at the party store with that particular character, from tablecloths to plates, cups and hats. To make the party table more festive, line up a row of superhero action figures with a helium balloon attached to each. You can also decorate the house and party area with pages from superhero comic books, and tie a festive cape to the birthday child’s chair. You may also consider cutting out balloon quote bubbles (comic-book style) and hanging from tree branches or affixing to areas inside the house with phrases like, “BAM!,” “POW!” or “ZAP!” Print out pictures of famous super villains and created a WANTED poster for added fun. Ask party guests to don their favorite super hero costumes when they attend the party. After formal party games, the kids can just have fun out in the backyard playing super powers.
Wizard of Oz — Line a portion of your driveway/sidewalk leading up to the front door with yellow paper that you have drawn brick patterns on to create the Yellow Brick Road. Pick up free boxes from your local appliance store and spray paint green, then use black paint to create building outlines for the Emerald City. Make cut outs from other large boxes and paint to create a rainbow, hot air balloon, the witch’s castle and more. Decorate the backyard with tiny red tissue paper flowers for the Poppy Field. Let your imagination run wild to add any other festive element from the movie. Play music from the soundtrack as guests arrive. Encourage guests to come dressed as their favorite character. For extra fun, Mom, Dad and other adult relatives can dress up, too!
AGES 8 - 12 Challenge Party — Bring back the old-fashioned idea of actually winning a prize for effort at your child’s party by basing activities on his favorite reality TV competition show. If you want to do an invitation, a fun idea is to grab the “Survivor” logo from the Internet and put it on the front of a card invitation. (Find competitive games in our games list.)
Backyard Camping — Set up a large tent for the number of guests you invite (they’ll all want to sleep in the same tent). Set up a table outside with a green table cloth, a large metal tin filled with ice and beverages and tin pie plates for eating off of. Plan on a weenie roast, chips and homemade cake. Purchase a glow stick for each child and a visor or bandana at The Dollar Store that they can write their name on when they arrive. Build-a-Fort Slumber Party — Invite six to eight guests and ask them to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and flashlight. Have a large pile of collected sheets and blankets (borrow extras). Invite kids before dark and let them play backyard touch football and freeze tag for an hour or so, then serve homemade pizza, ice cream and cake. Afterward, let’em loose to build a gigantic fort with the blankets and sheets in your family or bonus room and to set up sleeping spots in the fort. Suggest a game of flashlight tag before turning in for ghost stories.
Hollywood Party — Decorate a large room for this party with large glittery stars and streamers. In your Movie Ticket invitation (uniquestationary.com) encourage kids to come as a star! As guests arrive, encourage them to achieve their movie star look by embellishing with dress up accessories you have on hand. Consider having a tattoo parlor. Prepare for your movie premiere by having everyone walk the red carpet. During the movie, have an older child run a concessions booth with candy, popcorn and soda. Favors include mini bags of popcorn and sunglasses.
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games & activities
These games can be transformed to incorporate the different ages:
AGES 1 - 3 Fastest Crawler — It’s a baby derby! Line everyone up, dividing participants into appropriate age groupings, and have them crawl to the finish line. If the older children get up off their knees, they must go back to the beginning.
Balloon Fun — Fill a room with balloons and have the kids walk around kicking up the balloons or everyone sits with their child and bounces the balloon back and forth. Relay Race — Mom or Dad takes their child and lines up side by side with the other parents and their children. The parent sets the child down, runs to a marked point straight across from the child and then calls to the child to have him come to Mommy or Daddy. Frog Jump — Lay out lily pads cut from construction paper and then have the guests line up side by side. On your mark, have them jump to the lily pad. First one to their lily pad wins. Don’t forget the classic leap frog, too.
Mask Making — Make masks to match your theme using paper plates, string, glue, crayons, safety scissors and craft paper.
AGES 4 - 7 Bean Bag Toss — This game is easily adaptable to any party theme. Get six bean bags and three cardboard or shoe boxes and trace a design relating to the party’s theme on one side of the box. Cut out the traced design for the hole where the bean bags will be tossed. Make sure holes are big enough for beanbags to go through. To play, set the boxes three, four and five feet from a designated throw line. Create a value for each box (ie, one point for the closest box, two points for the middle box and three points for the farthest box). Line up the children and let them takes turn tossing the six bean bags while tallying their scores. The child with the most points wins.
Duck, Duck, Goose — All of the children will sit down in a circle facing each other. They are the “Ducks.” Pick one child to be the Fox. The Fox slowly walks around the outside of the circle, gently tapping the other players’ heads while saying “Duck” each time he taps. After a few times around the circle, the Fox selects a “Goose” by tapping a player’s head and calling “Goose!” The Goose quickly jumps up and chases the Fox around the circle, trying to tag him before he can get to the spot where the Goose was just sitting. If the Fox succeeds in taking the Goose’s place he is now safe and the Goose becomes the Fox. If however the Fox is tagged while running from the Goose, he must start the game again. Hot Potato — A bean bag is passed from player to player while Mom or Dad sing, clap or play music. When the music or clapping stops, the player who has the bean bag is out and sits in the center. The last one out wins. Stops should be made frequently so the game moves quickly and players will not be out for a long period. Pin the Tail on the Donkey — Hang a poster of a tailless donkey on the wall. Each player gets one donkey tail. Then one at a time, blindfold the players, turn them around three times and then let them try to pin the tail on the donkey. The child who pins the tail closest to the appropriate location wins. This game is easily modified to your theme party (for instance, create a lion or a flying monkey for a Wizard of Oz party)
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Poor Kitty — Arrange the group in a circle with a blindfolded player in the center. Then have the players move around the circle very quietly. The blindfolded player should approach the circle in any direction and secure a victim who, in a disguised voice, says, “poor kitty” and then imitates the “meow” of a cat. If the blindfolded player fails to identify his prisoner, he releases him and the game continues. If he succeeds, the two change places.
AGES 8 and OLDER Fast Find — (Competitive) In your backyard, fill a plastic wading pool with assorted small plastic animals and other toys. Bury a small object under the toys such as a key or large coin. Kids must search for the object. The first one to find it wins.
What Am I? — Touch and smell various food items while blindfolded. This is a fun activity for kids to watch each other do, or take it a step further and challenge kids to try eating something they never have before. For instance, fill bowls with peeled grapes, cold beets and wet noodles mixed — what a challenge!
Dressed and Undressed — (Competitive) Make two equal piles of clothes. Divide kids into two even teams and line them up. First person in each line puts all the clothes on in their pile then takes them off and the next person in line follows. First team to have all members finished wins.
What is It? — Fill a large bowl with oddly shaped and strange items. Cover the bowl with an old towel taped firmly to the bowl, and cut a hole in the middle of the towel that is big enough for a hand to fit through. Have each guest sit in a chair, blindfolded, then have them dig into the bowl and pull out an item. They must correctly guess what the item is to win a prize. This one is a blast as you get to watch each person’s facial expression as they are feeling strange objects.
Eating Contest — (Competitive) Kids kneel on the floor in a circle with their hands behind their backs. A paper plate with a brownie, (or something else you prefer) is placed on the floor before them. On signal, they lean forward and eat the brownie as quickly as possible. The first one to finish and then pick up the plate with their teeth is the winner!
treats & snacks
Cake or cupcakes and ice cream are a kids’ party staple. Here are other fun snack ideas to consider:
AGES 1 - 3 Snack Bag — Fill snack bowls with treats that dissolve easily like Cheerios (or other cereal that will match your theme), crackers or cheese puffs. Give them a little snack bag — because plates can sometimes be hard for little ones to balance food on — and let them choose their favorites.
Shape Fun — Crackers and cheese, but with a twist. Cut the cheese into shapes using cookie cutters. Find cookie cutters to match your party’s theme.
Cheesy Pretzels — Take regular pretzel sticks and dip one end in spray or spreadable cheese and roll it in crushed crackers.
Cool Drinks — Take a two-liter of Sprite or 7-Up and add one color of sherbet that best fits your theme’s color. It’s yummy and the kids will be tickled to see ice-cream floating in their drinks.
Themed Cakes — Turn any regular cake into a bug, animal or object with a few simple cuts and placement of the cake. A caterpillar cake can be made by using cakes made in round pans set side by side and iced in different colors. An underwater cake can be made by stacking round cakes to make a layered cake, coating it in blue icing for water and spreading crushed graham crackers at the bottom for sand. Take any theme and pick one object to make the cake from, using its most basic shape. Amaze yourself with a little extra thought.
AGES 4 - 7 Birthday Blitz Party Mix You’ll need: 2 cups cereal squares (like Chex), oven toasted 2 cups small pretzel twists 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts 1 cup coarsely chopped caramels (freeze first to make chopping easier) 1 package white chocolate chips Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix the cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels. In a microwavesafe bowl, microwave white chocolate chips at 70 percent power for one minute then stir. If lumps remain, microwave another 10 seconds and stir; repeat if necessary until smooth. Pour chocolate over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Cool slightly. Pour mixture into the baking pan and spread out. Let it stand for a half hour or until firm. Break into bite-size pieces.
Fruity Fizz Instead of traditional punch, try this festive drink that kids will love. A day or two before the party, make ice cubes from three or four different colored fruit drinks. At the party, place three or four of the cubes in a clear plastic cup along with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. When the cubes begin to melt, not only will they infuse the drink with a burst of fruity flavor, but the colors will swirl for an extra fun treat.
Fruity-Tutti Pizza — A cool alternative if you don’t want to serve traditional cake at your party. Here’s what you need: One package of sugar cookie dough Cool Whip Your choice of fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, bananas, peaches, etc.)
Little Piggies — Divide crescent roll dough, and roll up tiny smoked sausages (or use hot dogs, cut into four sections) in them. Bake and let them cool before serving. Use fat-free or kosher dogs for kids if you like serving healthier foods. AGES 8 and OLDER Snake Cake — Make two cakes (any flavor) in ring pans, then cut each ring in half and connect them end to end so each looks like a slithering snake. Frost in green and insert a piece of red licorice in the front for a tongue.
Ants on a Log — Celery sticks with peanut butter inside and raisins on top. Ticks on a Toilet — Cored out apple slices with peanut butter and sunflower seeds on top.
Worms in Dirt — Chocolate pudding, gummy worms and crushed Oreos all mixed together. Oreo Ice Cream Cake — Press Oreo cookie crumbs into a 9-by-13 dish. Press your child’s favorite ice cream (softened) on top. Freeze overnight, then crumble Oreos on top. Pizza — Everybody
loves it. Save money and make several of your own, using your child’s favorite toppings.
Party Punch — In a large pitcher or bowl, 32 oz. Hawaiian Punch, 12 oz orange juice, 1/4 lemon juice concentrate and 24 oz of Sprite. Serve icy cold or over ice. Yummy!
Spread the cookie dough out on a pizza pan and bake at 325 degrees or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Spread Cool Whip over the crust for the “pizza” sauce, then cut up the fruit and layer on top.
Jell-O Jigglers — Choose the flavor/ color of Jell-O that best fits your party theme. Prepare the mix and pour into a rectangular pan and chill. Cut out with different shaped cutters.
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The original glow-in-the-dark party place. Glow Galaxy delivers awesome parties in our glow-in-the-dark play area, featuring the famous Glow Galaxy Party Pros, glow-in-the-dark inflatables, glow miniature golf, interactive lighted dance/game floor, along with soccer, football, basketball and air hockey games.
Goofballs Family Fun Center 1113 Murfreesboro Road, #360 Franklin, TN 37064 861-3668 • letsgetgoofy.com
Now open in Franklin. A totally new, totally fun, totally goofy place to play – and party! 12,000 sq. ft. of indoor fun including Laser Frenzy, bumper cars, Route 66 bowling lanes and a state-of-the-art arcade. And we’re parent friendly, providing you with free WiFi and a parents lounge.
Grand Old Golf
2444 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 871-4701 (Group Sales: 885-8126) grandoldgolf.net
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parties, go-kart parties, game parties! Three miniagolf courses, the mid-state’s largest track with single double go-karts and game room. Open every day exThanksgiving day, Christmas day and New Years day.
Jumper’s Playhouse
6600 New Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167 220-7575 • jumpersplayhouse.com
Providing a safe and clean environment for the whole family. Our indoor play center has awesome inflatables and a friendly staff. We specialize in hosting custom private birthday parties. We welcome church groups, sports teams and mommy groups. Open play time all day Mon. – Fri. so you’re sure to have a fun place for your little jumper anytime. Located in Smyrna on Murfreesboro Road past Nissan. Come jump with us!
Monkey Joe’s
1580 Gallatin Pike, Madison, TN 37115 915-0561 • monkeyjoes.com –and– 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood, TN 37027 377-5900 • monkeyjoes.com
Monkey Joe’s is an indoor, inflatable-filled party and play center that provides families with engaging, interactive activity and entertainment. We offer wild inflatable slides, jumps and obstacle courses to keep kids happy and healthy – plus a parent’s lounge equipped with televisions, computer stations, and free WiFi.
The Monkey’s Treehouse
Pump it Up
7104 Crossroad Blvd., Ste. 128 Brentwood, TN 37027 373-8340 • pumpitupparty.com –or– 1279 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 758-5126 • pumpitupparty.com
Pump it Up, now with two locations, is an indoor inflatable party place filled with enormous inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bouncers and a state-of-the-art climbing wall. All parties are supervised and are completely private. See our ad for open jump times, parent’s night out and summer camp info.
8074 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221 646-5002 • themonkeystreehouse.com
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ground, perfect for casual play dates or your child’s next birthday celebration. Open Saturday from 9 - 12 for Open Play and parties. After-hours private parties also available. Featuring a giant treehouse, puppet theater, pretend grocery store, train tables, toddler area and more.
4004 Hillsboro Pike #150 Nashville, TN 37215 385-5334 • brushfirepottery.com
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Kids love painting pottery! Several packages range from $12 - $22 per child and include invitations, balloons, commemorative birthday handprint plate, party assistant and a free painting coupon for each guest. All items glazed, fired, gift-wrapped and ready for pick up in one week. Discounts available on pizza and ice cream cakes.
Creative Me Gymnastics
Wine and Easel
The instructors at Creative Me Gymnastics host children’s birthday parties on Saturdays. Choose the Tumblebear party for ages 3 - 5 or the Superstar party for ages 6 - 12. More details available on our website. Book your party now to secure your party date before it’s gone! Swimming parties offered on Saturdays during the summer months.
We offer parties for kids of all ages. We provide everything you need to paint and create a masterpiece. Our facility can hold up to 80 people so small or large parties, fundraisers, church groups, schools and corporate parties are all welcome. For more information and to reserve your party date, visit our website. Located in Cool Springs across from Costco.
871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Smyrna, TN 37167 459-5512 • cmegym.com Email: cmegym@aol.com
David Deaton Karate Studios
761 W. Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-9111 –or– 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 377-1100 –or– 1249 Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 377-1100
Party includes an instructional full karate lesson, games, gift certificates (karate passes) to all party attendees and a t-shirt to the birthday child! We do all the work (sending invitations and making confirmation calls) ... you have all the fun.
Gymboree 1731-A Mallory Lane, Ste. 108 Brentwood, TN 37027 221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.con
Choose your child’s favorite theme and we’ll create a private, personalized party experience filled with kid friendly activities guaranteed to be 100% fun with zero clean up! We specialize in first birthday parties all the way through to fifth birthday parties. Gymboree parties are available to members and non-members.
91 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 108 Brentwood, TN 37027 678-8784 • wineandeasel.com
Monkeynastix
615-336-3354 • monkeynastixusa.com info@monkeynastixusa.com monkeynastixusa.com
Bring the Monkeynastix experience to your child’s birthday party! 100% private, we come to you. Our staff will provide two hours of supervised Monkeynastix fun with our special equipment including an obstacle course, songs and games. A Monkeynastix party is appropriate for ages 2 - 8. Check our website for more information or call today.
My Gym
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 371-KIDS (5437) • my-gym.com/brentwood –or– 206 N. Anderson Lane Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-8002 • my-gym.com/hendersonville
Celebrate your child’s birthday with captivating, age-appropriate games, organized activities, rides, songs, puppets and more! All parties are designed and supervised by our caring staff, ensuring a fun, safe and enriching experience. Pick a date, send invitations and grab a cake. It will be a blast! (please turn the page)
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Copycats for Kids
865-5336 • copycatsforkids.net
Since 1995 we have provided clowns, superheroes, princesses and TV and movie look-alikes for birthday parties, company picnics, grand openings, corporate events and church functions. Activities include face painting, balloon animals, parachute games and magic. We also have costume rentals, bounce houses and do singing telegrams.
FADDS Entertainment, Mobile DJ faddsentertainment.com • 444-6835
At FADDS Entertainment, we can tailor a package to make your special event one you and your guests will remember for years to come! We have the experience and the equipment to provide the entertainment for all those milestone events including:birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16, graduations, proms, special achievements and more.
Mr. Wiz Entertainment
622-2337 • mrwizmagic.com
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Balloon Media
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Balloon Media means selection and service. We offer extreme sports, such as rock wall and bungee power jump, as well as slides, jumps, multi-piece obstacle courses, slip-and-slides and professionalism that is second to none. Our trained, uniformed site managers, liberal rain policy and two million dollar insurance policy are designed to put your mind at ease. Call for our FREE party-planning guide.
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Ann Carroll School of Dance
1121 Harpeth Industrial Court, Franklin 790-6468 anncarrollschoolofdance.com • di@anncarrollschoolofdance.com Offering dance, voice and acting Jul. 5 - 28, Mon. - Thu. from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for children grades 1 - 12. Students study ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, voice, monologue and a play. Guest teachers teach vocal and acting audition training and more.
Baker Performance Academy
A New Leaf
939 Rodney Drive, Nashville 356-9136 anewleafnashville.org Offering camps for children ages 3 - 12. Kick off the summer with a study of children’s literature and puppetry arts. See a show from professional puppeteers then create puppets and a set for a show. Campers also have a chance to become chef. Spend time in the garden to take a close look at soil sciences. New games to share and a treasure hunt with a musical twist. End the summer with a focus on visual arts.
The Academy of Cool Springs
The Academy of Maryland Farms
201 Westwood Place, Brentwood 221-5155 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
The Academy of McKay’s Mill
1401 Baffin Lane, Franklin 771-1131 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
The Academy of Heritage Commons
4615 Thompsons Ridge Road, Thompson’s Station 591-4040 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. Don’t forget about our one-of-a-kind school-age program, TASK. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 12 yrs.
Act Too Players
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Adventure Science Center CampQuest
800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville 862-5160 adventuresci.com • camps@adventuresci.com Science enrichment camps for children grades K - 6. Hands-on experiments and other activities designed to ignite curiosity and a lifelong love of science. Summer 2011 features robotics, magic, electricity, earth science and more.
Ballet Princess Camps and More
1885 Gen. George Patton Drive, Franklin 377-9606 franklinschoolofperformingarts.com • info@franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Our camps introduce children ages 4 - 6 and 7 - 9 to four ballet stories. Students learn ballet technique and explore hair, make-up and costuming of the lead characters. Also offering camps in drama, dance sampler, boys and girls hip-hop and weekly class in our six-week session for ages 3 and up. Visit our web site for more information.
Barfield School of Dance
2298 Barfield Road, Murfreesboro 896-3118 barfieldschoolofdance.com • mail@barfieldschoolofdance.com Enjoy a fun-filled week of activities including ballet, tap and jazz technique, lyrical, hip-hop, choreography, creative dance, dance history and appreciation, drama, nutrition, arts and crafts. Overnight camp adds swimming, water ballet, movies, outdoor games, putt-putt golf. Day camps 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Overnight camp Mon. 9 a.m. - Fri. 5 p.m. Plan to enjoy the fully-costumed performance on Friday!
Battle Ground Academy
336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin 794-3501 battlegroundacademy.org • valeriec@battlegroundacademy.org Summer at BGA! Williamson County’s oldest independent school offers a summer camp program packed with fun, educational and challenging programs for kids of all ages. Open to the community, BGA has a variety of camps in athletics, academics, arts and much more. Visit our web site for more information.
Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate
1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 890-6755 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro 893-6003 bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com Let martial arts take your kids to new heights. Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 to adult. Call now to find out how to get two months free!
Bounce U of Murfreesboro
1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro 893-8386 bounceu.com/murfreesboro • murfreesboro.tn@bounceu.com Our Create and Bounce Camp gives children a perfect balance of playtime and artistic expression. Kids will bounce and play a variety of games with dedicated time for painting and crafts. Different themes each week. Daily snack included. Full- and half-day camps for ages 3 - 13. Reservations and deposit required.
Bounce U of Nashville
2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville 255-1422 bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn • nashville.tn@bounceu.com Bounce U’s Create and Bounce Camp gives kids a chance to enjoy physical activity and creative time in equal doses, promoting the growth of imagination. Complete with arts and crafts, snacks and games, it’s a one-of-a-kind camp experience they’ll never forget.
Brentwood Academy
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219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood 373-0611 brentwoodacademy.com • mike_vazquez@brentwoodacademy.com Offering summer day camps for boys and girls beginning in grades K - 12. We offer over 25 camps in the areas of sports, fine arts and academics. We have something to interest every child. Join us for a summer of fun! continued on page 53 ...
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270 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 771-2898 academychilddevelopment.com Discover the Adventures of Summer -- with themes like Outdoor Adventures, Wee Chefs, Fiesta Amigos and History Hopping, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
1411 Mark Allen Lane, Unit D, Murfreesboro 867-2290 bakerperformanceacademy.com • bakerperformanceacademy@gmail.com Sing, dance, act! Offering an exciting and educational way to experience the performing arts. Dance, musical theater, acting and voice classes taught by professionally-trained instructors in a safe and fun environment. Ages 2 - adult. Enroll now for our summer musical theater camps and dance intensive workshop. Private lessons available. Call or visit our web site for more information.
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3139 Blue Buck Creek Road, Duck River 383-0589 campidyllwild.com • campidyllwild@gmail.com A unique day camp to inspire children with a love for nature. Eco-science and nature-based programs as well as traditional summer activities. Learn about animal habitats and ecology. Arts and crafts, organic gardening, archery, wall climbing, rappelling, pottery, wood and leather working, and caring for the camp’s three Alpacas. Bus transportation from Nashville and Franklin.
Camp Jam
at Universtity School of Nashville, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville 800-513-0930 campjam.com Rock ‘n’ Roll Summer day (ages 7 - 17) and overnight camp (ages 11 - 17). Form a band, perform on the big stage, learn from pros, attend Master classes, write and record songs. Past Master class artists include Richard Fortus (Guns N Roses), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel) and Peter Shroud (Sheryl Crowe). Friday evening concert for family and friends. No experience needed for ages 7 - 10 in our KIDZ program.
Camp Laney
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916 West River Road, Mentone, AL 256-634-4066 camplaney.com • rmhammond@mindspring.com Camp Laney is an independent, traditional boys’ camp located on Lookout Mountain in northeastern Alabama. Camp Laney is accredited by the ACA and offers four two-week sessions for ages 8 - 14 and a one-week junior camp session for boys finishing grade 2. Activities include canoeing, water slide, swimming, team sports, ropes course, climbing wall, mountain biking, bouldering, archery, riflery and tennis.
Vanderbilt Tennis Camp! ★ Ages 7-17: All Levels Welcome! ★ June 6 - June 10 ★ 10 Outdoor & 5 Indoor Courts ★ June 13 - June 17 ★ Taught by Vanderbilt Coaching ★ June 20 - June 24 Staff ★ 9am - 3:30pm daily ★ Camp Fee - $350/wk
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WHERE OLYMPIC DREAMS BEGIN We provide fantastic gymnastic-related programs that are safe, healthy and glorifying to God. We utilize cutting-edge techniques with qualified instructors in a state-of-the-art facility, using motivation as the primary tool.
Camp Woodmont
• Boys & Girls Gymnastics • Kindergym • Cheerleading & Tumbling • Parents Night Out every third Friday of the month 7:00 - 10:30 • USAG Safety Certified Instructors • Ask About Our Birthday Parties!
1123 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 828-669-8766 merri-mac.com • camptimberlake.com High up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, we offer traditional camping with an outstanding Christian staff. Riding, backpacking, tennis, rock climbing, gymnastics, archery, spelunking, riflery, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, guitar, soccer, volleyball, ropes course, fencing, rafting, dance, drama and much more. 381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 706-398-0833 campwoodmont.com • alyson@campwoodmont.com Located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia. A traditional overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14. Just 30 minutes from Chattanooga, we feature horseback riding, high-ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more. Founded on Christian principles in 1981, this is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and memories.
Cedar Crest Camp
ETC Gymnastics 867-6900 www.etcgymnastics.com
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7900 Cedar Crest Camp Road, Lyles 931-670-3420 tnumcamps.org • katie.taylor@tnumc.org Theme camps for grades 2 - 8. Week-long overnight camps, camper/parent weekends and a week of day camps. Swimming, kayaking, field games, Bible study, campfires, crafts, archery, hiking, creek stomping, s’mores, new friends and much more. All programs are run under the guidance of caring, well trained staff members. Owned and operated by the United Methodist Conference.
Cedar Tree Day Camp
645 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 353-0007 agapefellowshipchurch.com • cedartree@agapefellowshipchurch.com For children ages 3 - 12. We provide a fun, safe environment where children can come play and enjoy the summer. We offer outdoor and indoor games and activities, arts and crafts, water play, field trips, chapel and more. We would love to see you this summer!
Cheekwood’s Summer Camp
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1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 353-9827 cheekwood.org • kmcginnis@cheekwood.org With classes focusing on everything from painting and clay to mosaics and mixed media, campers 2 - 16 will enjoy fun art and outdoor adventures at Cheekwood. Visit our web site for more information. Register now for camps Jun. 6 - Aug. 5.
Cheer and Dance 1 Nashville
7657 Hwy. 70 S, #101, Nashville 969-9955 cheernashville.com • contact@cheeranddance1.com For school-age students. We offer classes in cheerleading, tumbling, private lessons and squad training. Our preschool program, Junglenasticks, offers classes in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, creative movement and ballet/tap/tumble. Parent/child classes begin in October.
Chess Camp and Video Game Creation Camp
at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Jun. 20 - 24 888-652-4377 chesscamp.com • gamebuildercamp.com/video.htm • info@usachess.com Chess Camp: Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve their skills. Includes a mix of classroom instruction and practice sessions. Ages 5 - 15. Video Game Creation Camp: Starting with basic commands, campers will be taught in a step-by-step progression how to build a game that they design. Ages 8 - 15. New advanced camp offered for 2011. continued on page 55 ... Listings in RED are away/residential camps, BLUE are local/day camps and GREEN are classes/after-school programs. Find these listings online at parentworld.com.
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2227-B Southpark Drive, Murfreesboro 893-4567 coxfamilyma.com Voted #1 day camp 8 consecutive years. Themed weeks include martial arts, tumbling, dance, sign language, fitness/nutritional enhancement, multi-cultural activities and random acts of kindness. Experienced staff lead campers in life skill, team building and leadership activities. Innovators of after-school martial arts (we transport from 14 schools). “We Build Champions For Life.”
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33 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville 467-2313 thecovenantschool.com • msullivan@thecovenantschool.com Make friends. Have fun. Learn cool stuff! Covenant Camps offers something for everyone, pre-K - rising grade 7. Camps in sports, chess, art, cheering, music, drama, cooking and even study skills. Call or visit our web site for more information. Space is limited.
Creative Me Gymnastics
871 Seven Oaks Blvd., Smyrna 459-5512 cmegym.com • cmegym@aol.com Summer camps include games, sports, swimming and gymnastic lessons. Eight one-week themed camps for boys and girls in June and July. Registration begins Mar. 1 on our web site.
Fun, Energetic Choreography • Appropriate Music • Clean Lyrics Summer Sessions: June 20-24 & July 11-15
Jordan Tate The Dancer’s School call 907.1155
Creekside Riding Academy & Stables
2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin 595-7547 creeksideridingstables.com Offers beginner, intermediate and advanced riding lessons. Family trail rides are available most weekends during the Spring and daily in the Summer. Children’s summer riding camps are Mon. - Fri., Jun. - Jul. Lessons and camps teach proper riding techniques, safety around horses, grooming, tacking and horse ground handling. Fun and adventure for ages 5 and up!
Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
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• Adopt an Animal – Care for your favorite animal for a week. • Jr Vet – Watch a real surgery, learn to give injections, suture and read x-rays. • Zip Line and Climbing Wall • Crime Science • Culinary Science and Candy Making • Archery and Riflery • Fishing • Hiking • Animal Safari • Survival Skills – Make a shelter, build a fire and find wild edibles. • Swimming
Dance in Bloom
7982 Coley Davis Road, Bellevue 662-4819 danceinbloom.com We have great summer programs for all ages. Dance with Dora and Diego, have a hip-hop dance or Princess tea party, or take combo classes. See our website for more exciting details on our camps, workshops and six-week sessions.
The Dancers’ School
2159 N. Thompson Lane, Ste. C-5, Murfreesboro 907-1155 thedancersschool.com • thedancersschool@live.com Cost-effective, time-efficient classes designed to acquaint the youngest dancer with the joy of movement and the fun of dance school. A brief Mommy Orientation is included at the beginning of the first class. Students receive priority enrollment for summer and/or fall classes and a free tutu just in time for Easter baskets.
Comfortable cabins complete with A/C and private bathrooms.
Visit our website for a complete list of activities. www.BearRiverRanch.com 573-458-2125
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Deer Run Retreat and Christian Camps
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3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 794-2918 camps.deerrunretreat.org • registration@deerrunretreat.org Affordable! Traditional. Non-denominational. Incredible camper experience. Well-trained camp staff model strong character plus have a love for pouring into camper’s lives. Registration includes t-shirt and DVD of camp week. Discounts available. Day Camp: Fastest growing day camp in Franklin area. Grades K - 8. Bus transportation and extended care. Interactive Bible story, songs, skits and crafts. Recreation: swimming, zip line, aqua park, canoes, kayaks, creek wading, wiffle ball, kickball, BB guns, archery, climbing tower and wild water games. Residential Camp: Five-night. Grades 3 - 12. Excellent accommodations. Healthy meals. Character building. Daily Bible study, worship, skits, paint ball, climbing tower, high/low ropes, lake (see above), archery, BB guns, wiffle ball, crazy games, night hikes and sand volleyball. continued on page 59 ...
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• Gemstone Quarry – Dig for and keep some gems that are buried in our quarry. • Crafts – Jewelry, painting, leather crafts, hand-dipped candles etc. • Pottery • Spelunking • Fossil Dig • Geocaching – Find buried treasures using a GPS • Chemistry – Make slime, disappearing ink, giant bubbles and super balls. • Physics – Rockets, robots and circuits.
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16795 Hwy. E, Rolla, MO 573-458-2125 myanimalcamp.com • director@bearriverranch.com Home to over 250 animals. Our 26 week-long courses include: Jr. Vet, Adopt an Animal, culinary science, survival skills, crime science, pottery, arts and crafts and much more. Our facility is top-notch: spacious, air-conditioned cabins; swimming pool; 240+ acres; and great food. Junior camp ages 7 - 11. Senior camp ages 12 - 16.
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celebrity dad The down-to-earth country music star relishes life with his family.
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That’d be me. Dad is the figure they always have to answer to. And you know, if you teach children there’s no consequences and just let’em go, that’s a crime … look, nobody’s perfect … we all make
So she’s a mother hawk, but who is the main disciplinarian at home?
It’s a blessing and a curse. Kids are definitely at risk, man, there’s no doubt about that. I’ve gotta hand it to my wife, Thea, though. She’s a mother hawk! She makes sure everything is looked at, she checks all the history. If one of the boys is on the computer, she knows what he’s looking at. Man, one move and they can land somewhere you don’t want’em to be.
Raising kids in 2011 is filled with temptations with all the technology available to kids. Where do you stand on all of that for your boys?
aron Tippin lives on a 500-acre Middle Tennessee farm with his wife, Thea, and two growing boys, 10-year-old Tom and 13-year-old Ted. He’s also a brand new “Pee Paw” as his daughter from his first marriage many years ago delivered Lorelei Piper just three months ago. Most folks know Tippin for his music, dedication to fitness and love of country, but we caught up with him for a quick chat about being a Dad, the role he says is “the greatest gift I’ve ever been given.”
Listen to Aaron Tippin’s song “He Believed” on the Now and Then album housed at his website, http:// aarontippin.musiccitynetworks.com/.
Oh, man … I tell you what. If you go and listen to the song “He Believed,” that Thea and I wrote for my Dad after he passed away … well, if one of my boys would say any of those things about me when they’re older then I’d be mighty proud. Mighty proud.
When your boys are grown, what would you like them to say about you as a person?
Summertime’s the time for making hay! Oh, and I’ll tell ya, when it’s summertime and it’s hot outside, our TV is OFF and we play outside all day! We’ll even have supper early just so we can have more daylight time outside. There’s always something to do, whether we’re flying airplanes or hitting golf balls or shootin’ clay.
So what’s going on for you and the family this summer?
Ah ... that would be a major tail buster. First thing my dad taught me, no matter how hard the truth hurts — tell it. So far they haven’t done that [lied], but I’m standing here waiting for anything. Listen, I make mistakes, and when I screw up, I admit it. We’ve really got to break the mold of perfection.
What would you do if you found out one of your boys was lying to you?
mistakes. But I kiss’em and hug’em a lot, too — you gotta love’em no matter what!
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1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 867-6900 etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.
EBDT Dance and Arts Center - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theatre
103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1, Franklin 599-7003 ebdtdanceandarts.ning.com • ebdtdance@ureach.com Promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops and loft-style classrooms with sprung floors. Faith-based, non-recital school. Non-mandatory in-school dance concerts to teach performance skills.
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Elite Dance and Fitness
7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B-1, Nolensville 776-4202 elitedanceandfitness.com • danceatelite@yahoo.com Offering week-long performing arts camps. Half-day camps for ages 3 - 4 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. (Butterfly Ballet, Disney Princess and Angelina Ballerina themes). Full-day camps for ages 5 - 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (American Girl, Hip-Hop Boot Camp and Elite Dance and Cheer Camp).
Elite Martial Arts Warrior Camp
6940 Moores Lane, Brentwood 661-5595 warriorcamp.org • emabrentwood@bellsouth.net Kids learn skills of the ninja and samurai warrior. Includes martial arts, tumbling, archery, throwing stars, blow guns, jousting, padded weapons, stealth games, obstacle courses and more. Ages 5 - 12. Jun. 6 10, Jun. 20 - 24 and Jul. 18 - 22, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7401 Hwy. 100, Nashville 301-5401 bigecamps.com • smithh@ensworth.com Big E Sports Camps offers a fun opportunity to improve skills and more! Various camps and leagues offered to boys and girls grades K - 12. Excellence in teaching and coaching. Up-to-the-minute facilities and equipment. A welcoming community of coaches, counselors and campers.
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Firstlight Art Academy
1710 Gen. George Patton Drive, Ste. 108, Brentwood 202-6426 firstlightaa.org Make art! Programs for ages 3 - adult, beginners and experienced artists. Drop in Summer Art Buffet. Camps. Ages 3 - 9 can drop in for fun and experience “Art Park” 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Tue. - Sat. in the Cool Springs area.
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3421 Old Anderson Road, Antioch 366-1750 forkidsonlychildcare.com Come and explore during our Summer Quest 2011! With themes like Carnival Fun, Mini Maestros and Young Authors, we’ll have a blast and learn cool stuff, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests and much, much more. Don’t forget about our one-of-a-kind school-age program, Discovery Kids. A fun-filled program for ages 2 - 12 yrs.
Franklin Road Academy
4700 Franklin Road, Nashville 831-0769 franklinroadacademy.com • martinj@franklinroadacademy.com Join us for an experience your child will treasure. Camps for grades pre-K - grade 8, as well as adults. Our camps offer flexibility and numerous choices. Choose from an all-day or half-day specialty camp (includes swim day/field trip), half-day arts and enrichment camps, half-day sports camps or any combination to make a full day. Lunch is offered for those campers who choose to stay all day.
Franklin School of Performing Arts
1885 Gen. George Patton Drive, Franklin 377-9606 franklinschoolofperformingarts.com • info@franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Celebrating our 20th year! We offer unrivaled quality education in classical and contemporary dance and drama. Classes teach proper body mechanics, technique, vocabulary, history and foster creativity and individual expression. Visit our web site for our summer class offerings.
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98 Woodbury Road, Auburntown 631-6268 grandmascampusa.com A non-profit organization formed to bridge the gap between generations, strengthen the family and enhance the values of our youth through education and hands-on experiences. This two-night, three-day camp brings grandparents and grandchildren, mentors and extended family members into nature where they can enjoy bonding through a myriad of activities from campfires to storytelling.
Harpeth Youth Soccer Association
7820 Coley Davis Road, Nashville 662-1466 hysa-tn.org • hysa.tn@comcast.net Harpeth Youth Soccer Association offers both recreational and select soccer for players ages 3 - 18. Players work on fundamental soccer skills and build on those each season. Camps run during spring break and summer for a variety of ages and skill levels. Email us or visit our web site for more information.
Hendersonville Christian Academy Camp Crusader
355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 824-1550 campcrusaders.com Camp Crusader is an exciting summer camp program available to all preschool and school-age children to age 10. Kids will enjoy days packed full of activities and thrilling field trip destinations. Jun. 1 - Jul. 27.
Hermitage Dance Academy
275 Jackson Meadows Drive, Hermitage 231-7100 hdadance.com • mrs.a@hdadance.com HDA offers the highest quality instructors along with a beautiful, spacious studio featuring video monitor viewing of all classes, computers utilized in all dance rooms and a playroom for siblings. We also offer ballroom, drama, voice and karate lessons along with our dance programs. New classes are forming now so don’t miss out on this opportunity to get in on the fastest growing studio in Nashville.
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Horton Haven Christian Camp
3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg 931-364-7656 hortonhaven.org • info@hortonhaven.org Conveniently located one hour south of Nashville. Registration available on our web site. Day Camp: Come out and explore! Each day is filled with laughter and adventure. Activities range from inflatable water slides, bible lessons, crafts, guided horseback rides, swimming and much more. Choose from three weeks or come back for all three. Jun. 27 - Jul. 1, Jul. 4 - 8 and Jul. 18 - 22. Space is limited. Residential Camp: One-week sessions for ages 8 - 11, 12 - 14 and 15 - 18. Campers experience horseback riding, archery, air rifles, canoeing, crafts, swimming and other exciting activities. Teens can try our 45 ft. high, 600 ft. zip line. Bible lessons are taught daily.
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on the Vanderbilt campus 888-709-TECH (8324) internaldrive.com • info@internaldrive.com Ages 7 - 18 create video games, web sites, movies, C++/Java programs, iPhone apps, robots and more. Fun week-long, day and overnight programs located at 60 prestigious universities nationwide including Vanderbilt, UNC-Chapel Hill, Emory, Princeton, Stanford and others. Special teen programs in gaming, programming and visual arts. Free year-round learning! Save with code TN22L.
Jan Williams School of Music and Theatre
500 Wilson Pike Circle, Ste. 104, Brentwood 371-8086 janwilliamsmusic.com Serving Middle Tennessee since 1984. Kindermusik Adventure Camps for ages infant - 5 yrs. (Maestro level program, top 5% in the nation). Keyboard camps for ages 4.5 - 8 yrs. Music theater camps for ages 4 yrs. - teens (NEW: Partnership/performances with beautiful Town Centre Theatre). Complete musical shows.
Kristin Butke School of Irish Dance
1710 General George Patton Drive, Ste. 107, Brentwood 499-5720 kristinbutkeschool.com • jenny@kristinbutkeschool.com Irish dance is great fun for family members of all ages! Spring beginner classes are offered Tue. - Sat. for preschoolers, ages 4 - 6, 7+, teens and adults. Contact Jenny to receive one free month of spring tuition with purchase of one month. Bring your beginner for a free introductory class. Now enrolling for summer camps. Register for a beginners’ camp by Apr. 30 and mention Nashville Parent for a $20 discount! continued on page 62 ...
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1384 Holly Tree Gap Road, Brentwood 377-6636 122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 371-8091 hollytreechildcare.com Come and explore during our Summer Quest 2011: Adventures in Faith! With exciting faith-focused themes, we’ll have a blast and learn lots, too! Kids will also enjoy weekly water play days, visits from special guests, weekly chapel and much, much more. A summer program like no other that’s jam-packed and fun-filled for ages 2 - 5 yrs.
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5219 Rustic Way, Old Hickory 754-8650 langfordfarmsclub.com • langfordfarmsclub@tds.net We offer a great day camp experience for grades K - 8. Fun weekly themes engage and entertain with swimming, sports, tennis, rock climbing, arts, music and drama. A mature, energetic staff use six acres of sports fields, an indoor gym and air conditioned clubhouse. Teen Club features leadership building community service and fun field trips. Mon. - Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Early registration recommended.
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1892 Gen. George Patton Drive, Franklin 377-9154 letitshinegym.com • gyminfo@letitshinegym.com Our FUNtastic Summer Camp is an action-packed day camp offering different activities each day including theme days. Campers play on equipment inside including trampolines, foam pits and bounce houses, as well as outside events including our pool.
Lipscomb University BisonBot Robotic Summer Camps
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Midland Farms Riding Camp
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1 University Park Drive, Nashville 966-1340 sciencecamps.lipscomb.edu • robotics@lipscomb.edu Faculty use classroom learning, individual instruction, construction projects and competition events to teach mechanical, technical and electrical principles of robotics. Junior BisonBots, Jun. 20 - 24, ages 8 - 11. Fundamentals BisonBot Robotics, Jun. 6 - 10, ages 10 - 14. Advanced BisonBot Robotics, Jun. 13 - 17, age 12 and older. Robotics Academy, Jun. 20 - 24, age 13 and older 500 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga 800-672-2267 msc.mcallie.org • mwood@mccallie.org An action-oriented sports camp for boys with an emphasis on fun. Open to boys ages 9 - 15 of all athletic abilities. Along with team and individual sports, boys enjoy off-campus activities that include Six Flags Over Georgia, an Atlanta Braves game, white water rafting and paint ball. 120 Trott Road, Bell Buckle 931-703-8611 midlandfarms.net • cr_mauney@yahoo.com Children ages 7 - 18 interested in learning about having horses is welcome. Campers learn the basic care of horses, how to safely handle and ride their mount and some general information about horses and their anatomy. Jun. 13 - 17, Jun. 27 - Jul. 1 and Jul 11 - 15. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily.
Mobile Music Academy
mobilemusicacademy.com • info@mobilemusicacademy.com 301-8589 We bring high-quality music instruction from fun, energetic, qualified teachers directly to you. We provide lessons throughout the day and evening for piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestral. Special rates available for lessons before 3 p.m. We teach all ages.
Monkeynastix Summer Camp
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Cool Springs (A-Game) and Columbia Academy Spring Hill Campus 319-8854 monkeynastixusa.com • info@monkeynastixusa.com An international movement education and fitness program. Ages 3 - 6. Hands-on, structured fun with certified instructors and specialized Monkeynastix equipment. Games, music, adventurous obstacle courses, storytelling, arts and crafts. Non-competitive and not sport-specific. Customized activities for each age group. Healthy snacks provided.
Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road, Nashville 298-5514 montgomerybell.edu • mike.martin@montgomerybell.edu More than 100 sports, enrichment and academic camps and classes allow rising first graders to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Sports, outdoor adventure, art, leadership, study skills, science, crafts, computer and more. MBA faculty, staff and students work with campers, providing a glimpse of the MBA community. Visit our web site for information and registration.
Montessori Academy
6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood 833-3680 montessoriacad.org • kwalther@montessoriacad.org Our day camp, Summer Zone, offers 23 acres of fun and educational activities for rising grades 1 - 6. We offer a variety of programs including hiking, swimming gardening, drama, music, art, chess, ballroom dancing, sports, cooking, sewing and team building. Weekly field trips. Register on our web site. continued on page 65 ...
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330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 371-5437 204 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville 824-8002 my-gym.com/brentwood • my-gym.com/hendersonville We build strong, healthy bodies through tumbling, relays, music and gymnastics. High-energy, structured classes improve balance, agility and build self-confidence. Our immaculate facilities and low student-teacher ratios help children 3 mos. - 13 yrs. develop excellent fitness habits in a non-competitive way.
Nashville Children’s Theatre
25 Middleton St., Nashville 252-4658 nashvillechildrenstheatre.org • sbianchi@nashvillechildrenstheatre.org Summer Drama camps offer week-long camps for students age 4 - grade 12. Most camps are taught by professional NCT actors. New this summer is NCT’s Emerging Actors Production, where rising grades 6 - 12 will audition, rehearse and perform a full musical production. Other camps for older students include Musical Dance Theater, Advanced Scene Study and On Camera.
Oak Hill Day Camp
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4815 Franklin Road, Nashville 298-9527 fpcnashville.org/recreation • lgreen@fpcnashville.org Situated on 55 acres in the heart of Nashville. We offer a variety of traditional camp programs such as swimming, horseback riding, archery, theater, arts and crafts and a ropes course. Serving children ages 3.5 yrs. - grade 6. There is something for everyone! 5110 Franklin Road, Nashville 833-1500 oslanashville.org • emily.stanley@oslanashville.org Rising preschoolers - rising grade 8. Weekly camps in academics, arts, sports, science and technology. Weekly camps run Jun. 6 - Jul. 29, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Before-care option starting at 7:30 a.m. Aftercare options until 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. available. Camps grouped as: rising preschoolers - K; rising grade 1 - grade 4; and rising grade 5 - grade 8.
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545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood 370-4672 owlshill.org • owlshill@bellsouth.net Owl’s Hill camps offer “summer as it used to be!” Camps include Screech Owl for ages 5 - 7, Nature Ranger for ages 8 - 11 and Nature Explorer for teens 12 - 15. All feature nature-related activities, catching tad poles, building forts and wildlife programs. Sessions are small so campers get personal attention.
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Funtastic Summer Camp Where camp is fun & Christ is #1!
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117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville 822-2375 jp2hs.org/summercamp • sharon.hager@jp2hs.org Summer Camp on the Hill. Camps offered Jun. 6 - Jul. 15. Sports, academics, fine arts and more. Register online and view camp brochure.
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Riverview Camp for Girls
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757 County Road 614, Mentone, AL 800-882-0722 riverviewcamp.com • info@riverviewcamp.com Voted #1 sleep-away camp seven years in a row. Only two hours from Nashville. One- and two-week sessions. Ages 6 - 16. Members of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities. Facilities include a pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, bathrooms/showers in all cabins and more. Campers select six daily activities. 5:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. continued on page 66 ...
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Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington 419-1089 peachtreefarms.com • polly@peachtreefarms.com Our camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. Aftercare available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center offer a chance to excel in competition.
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Robinson Taekwondo
230 Franklin Road, Ste. 809, Franklin 791-6655 ita280.itaonline.com • wrobin@comcast.net Tiger Rock Taekwondo is a great way for children to gain confidence, coordination and mental strength. Our parents report that their children often increase their grades by one to two levels. We specialize in training leaders of the future. Register now for classes that will have lasting positive effects on your child’s self-esteem and success.
RockSTAR Music Education
held at B.B. King’s Blues Club, 152 2nd Ave. N, Nashville 934-0941 rockstarmusiceducation.org • jordan@starinc.org RockSTAR Music Education is the most popular camp and after-school rock‘n roll education program. Pro rockers will teach you how to compose songs and perform classic rock‘n roll hits. RockSTAR harnesses the cognitive, social and creative benefits of music education in a program that’s for anyone. Classes held Tue. Thu. afternoons for 7 weeks (Jun. 21 - Aug. 4). Grand finale show on stage at B.B.King’s.
St. Bernard Academy Summer Camp
2020 24th Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37212 298-1298 stbernard.org • ssouthworth@stbernard.org SBA Summer Camp is located near Vanderbilt and Hillsboro Village. We offer camps based on weekly themes. Campers must be 6 years old, but not older than 15. Our weekly registration is limited to 100 students per week. We are open Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
School of Dance, Nashville and Mt. Juliet
2001 Blair Blvd., Nashville 298-5271 2228 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 754-9186 danceandmusicnashville.com Over 40 years of dance history. Now offering top-quality music instruction. With a focus on quality instruction and customer service you are sure to find something special for your child. Classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, gymnastics and more. Ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Private and group music instruction on all popular instruments. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent for ten consecutive years.
School of Nashville Ballet
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RockSTAR Summer Camp at BB King’s Blues Club!
3630 Redmon Street, Nashville 297-2966 ext. 20 500 Wilson Pike, Brentwood 661-0460 nashvilleballet.com School of Nashville Ballet summer dance camps offer a fun variety of dance, workshops and performance opportunities. Your child will experience professional dance training in a cheerful, nurturing environment.
Space Camp and Aviation Challenge
One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 800-637-7223 spacecamp.com • kamid@spacecamp.com Space Camp and Aviation Challenge are camp programs of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center located in Huntsville, AL. By focusing on space, aviation and teamwork, you will learn how to become the next generation of astronauts, fighter pilots and leaders. Get ready for a week of non-stop fun and adventure!
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1st - 8th grade students form a band and learn to play guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and sing. Classes are held in the afternoon and meet Tuesday through Thursday. No experience required. Classes for all skill levels. Classes start Tuesday June 21st-August 4th (7 weeks) Grand Finale Show at BB King’s Blues Club! Registration information at www.rockstarmusiceducation.com or call 615.934.0941 • rockstar@starinc.org
at your location 589-1968 supersciencetn.com • mrrich@supersiencetn.com Our camps are a blast! Enjoy science and fun all day long with activities that are kid safe. Campers work with bubbling potions, launch rockets, make cotton candy, erupt baking soda volcanos, create gooey silly putty and more. Ages 4 - 12. One-week camps in various locations including Bellevue and Murfreesboro. So if you have a science explorer in the house this is the camp for you.
Task Whiz Tutoring
at your location 656-3532 taskwhiztutoring.com Serving Davidson, Rutherford and Sumner counties. Affordable and convenient in-home tutoring for all subjects, grades K - 12. Catch up or get ahead in math, reading, chemistry, Spanish and more. Prepare for the SAT or ACT. Get homework help or improve study skills and test taking techniques. One-on-one personalized instruction. Sun. - Thu., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m..
Upper 90 Soccer Academy
various locations 415-3087 upper90mgmt.academy@gmail.com Upper 90 teaches youths of all ages, whether in a competitive full-field game or in pelada (street soccer). Upper 90 provides training, guidance and direction to youths seeking to maximize their soccer potential. Our goal is to help athletes achieve their goals, both on and off the pitch.
USN Summer Camps
2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville 321-8000 usn.org • jkleiner@usn.org USN Summer Camps offer a wide range of experiences for students from kindergarten to high school. Many of the camps are led by members of our talented faculty who bring their expertise and passions to programs that cover sports, the arts and technology. continued on page 69 ...
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"I saw my first river on a mountain, and I learned to canoe on the gentle waters. I rode my first horse. I had campfires every night. I felt close to God. I giggled a lot with my new friends and counselors. I learned more than I ever dreamed I could. The time flew by! I felt safe and secure. I gained confidence in myself through the world around me. As times go, IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST!”… And what child couldn’t use
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Riding English,Western, and Jumping Swimming Heated Pool Ropes Course Tennis • Canoeing Golf • Archery Riflery • Gymnastics Cheerleading • Dance Sports • Soccer Basketball Beach Volleyball Chorus • Drama Arts & Crafts Outdoor Living Skills Aerobics CIT Program Campfires every night Optional trips And more!
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Franklin School of Performing Arts
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Painting • Drawing • Clay • Photography Filmmaking • Cartooning & More Classes for ages 4-18 Each class meets for one week, Monday through Friday, for half-day sessions. Week one: June 6-10 Week three: June 27-July 1
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Vanderbilt Tennis Camps
2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville 322-4193 vucommodores.com/tenniscamps • brad.c.roby@vanderbilt.edu Three one-week camps: Jun. 6 - 10, Jun 13. - 17 and Jun. 20 - 24. Taught by Vanderbilt varsity tennis coaches. Open to ages 7 - 17. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. $350 per week.
Wado Karate Centers
2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch 399-3992 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville 859-9473 667 Presidents Place, Smyrna 399-3992 wadokaratecenters.com • taylorhayden@msn.com Two-week “Quick Start Program” for $19.95. For ages 3 - adult. Designed to instill self-control, selfconfidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Call or email for more information or to register.
Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville 383-4848 watkins.edu/community Dedicated to providing the finest art instruction, our program sets the stage for students of all ages to learn the process of creating art in a variety of fascinating mediums. Adult courses are also offered.
The Wave Daycamp
106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville (First Baptist Church) 447-1397 firstbaptisthendersonville.com • enunnally@fbchtn.org At The Wave, we desire to make disciples out of children (campers), as well as young adults (staff members), by sharing our lives and glorifying God together each summer. We pride ourselves on being Christ-centered, high-energy and unquestionably safe. Campers are constantly moving from one exciting activity to the next.
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YEAH Rock & Roll Camps
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Murfreesboro locations 849-8140 yeahintheboro.org • artsempoweryouth@gmail.com Tennessee Teens Rock Camp, Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp and Rock Block. YEAH (Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities) is the parent organization of Tennessee Teens Rock Camp and the Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp. Both are non-profit music education day camps for children ages 10 - 17 (SGRRC is girls only). Instrument instruction, song writing and recording workshops, form their own bands and perform at the culminating Saturday Night Showcase.
YMCA Camp Ocoee
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301 W. Sixth St., Chattanooga 423-265-0455 campocoee.com • info@campocoee.com Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, Camp Ocoee offers a wide range of programs. Traditional as well as specialty camps. One-week sessions. 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include traditional camp activities and adventure programs such as white water rafting, kayaking, climbing, backpacking, mountain biking and caving. June - August. Co-ed ages 7 - 17.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
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3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch 360-2297 campwidji.org • dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org Voted #1 overnight camp by Nashville Parent magazine readers. Offering one- and two-week sessions for campers rising grade 3 - grade 9. Serving young men and young women. At Widjiwagan campers will strengthen confidence, forge friendships and sharpen character through programs and activities that build independence and social skills. Activities include: water skiing, Wet Willy water slide, The Blob, sailing, soccer, basketball, alpine tower, zip line, archery, horseback riding and much more.
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
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3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch 360-2297 campwidji.org • dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org Voted #1 Day Camp by Nashville Parent readers 13 years in a row! Serving boys and girls rising grade 1 - grade 8. Camp Widjiwagan is just minutes from downtown Nashville. Bus transportation is available. Activities include water skiing, banana boating, swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, Tom Sawyer swing, The Blob, 150 ft. Wet Willy water slides, equestrian school, street hockey, alpine tower, zip line, fishing, tennis, basketball, soccer, crafts, lacrosse, archery and much more.
SCHOOL BIBLE2011 Kids can strengthen their relationship with God and have a fun time doing it! These churches offer Bible school programs that include games, sports, music and more. Crievewood Baptist Church
480 Hogan Road, Nashville 832-5968 crievewood.org • paulaw@crievewood.com DATES/TIMES: Jun. 13 - 17, 8:55 a.m. - 12 noon Big city, bigger fun! Grab a cab and get ready for fun around every corner. As kids explore the big city, they’ll learn how to step out in faith and connect with Jesus ... sharing the message of Christ with their world.
First Baptist Church
200 E. Main St., Murfreesboro fbcmboro.org • shay@fbcmboro.org DATES/TIMES: Jun. 6 - 10, 9 a.m. - 12 noon AGES: 4 yrs. (as of 10-1-10) - grade 8 Son Surf Beach Bash – for the younger children, ages 4 - grade 5. Unleashed – for grades 6 - 8: children participate in outside mission projects.
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Third Baptist Church
410 W. McKnight Drive, Murfreesboro 893-8192 3bconline.com • karne@3bconline.com DATES/TIMES: Jun. 6 - 10, 9 a.m. - 12 noon AGES: entering Kindergarten - completed grade 5 VBS @ 3BC! Grad a cab and get ready for fun around every corner! We are heading to New York City, the Big Apple, where we will discover how faith and life connect. Our VBS includes our Wednesday night Open House on Jun. 8 at 6 p.m. and our Family Night Pool party at Sports*Com’s outdoor pool on Sun., Jun. 12 at 5 p.m. Register for VBS online!
Woodmont Baptist
2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville 297-5303 woodmontbaptist.com • barbarav@woodmontbaptist.com DATES: Jun. 13 - 17 AGES: 3 yrs. - completed grade 5 Big city, bigger fun! Grab a cab and get ready for fun around every corner. As kids explore the big city, they’ll learn how to step out in faith and connect with Jesus ... sharing the message of Christ with their world.
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11 Vaughn’s Gap Road, Nashville 352-8533 wactn.com • aperry@wactn.com Fun day camps for ages 3 - 12 in a positive learning environment. Camps include a kindy camp for preschoolers, youth camp for boys and girls, gymnastics camp and a cheer camp featuring some of the Tennessee Titans cheerleaders. All camps include fun-filled hours of gymnastics, arts and crafts, swimming, games and fitness.
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edieval magic mystifies the grounds of Castle Gwynn during the annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival taking place every weekend this month, plus Memorial Day. Opening weekend (May 7 - 8) is the Family Celebration sponsored by Nashville Parent. This weekend only, two grandparents and all children 12 and younger are admitted free with two paid adult tickets. Remaining weekend themes are Share Love Weekend (May 14 15), Pirate Invasion Weekend (May 21 - 22) and Royal Jousting Tournament Weekend (May 28 - 30). The festival is located at 2124 New Castle Road, Arrington-Triune. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is $20 adults, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger. Call 3959950 or visit tnrenfest.com.
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For May events requiring advance registration, turn to page 100. Tales & Rails Preschoolers can explore the Trains! exhibit then hear a favorite train tale. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
Tuesdays for Tots: The Perfect Present Preschoolers and a parent can make a gift for Mother’s Day. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. FREE Turtle Search Ages 8 and older can participate in a box turtle study. Nickajack Wetlands, Murfreesboro (call for specific directions); 3 p.m.; 217-3017 or rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov.
wed 4 Celtic Woman This hit ensemble brings its six-piece band and the Aontas Choir to perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $32.50 - $66.50; 7824040 or tpac.org. FREE Kids Hour Join cast members from Conductor Jack’s Zinghoppers show for a family concert. Whole Foods, 1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com. FREE Open House Day All ages can tour the observatory Kids can participate in a variety of hands-on activities in the Children’s Tent at the 40th Annual TACA Tennessee Crafts Fair at Centennial Park, May 6 - 8.
sun 1 FREE Author Signing Candace Bushnell signs copies of her latest teen novel, Summer and the City. Barnes and Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com. Keeping Scores Concert Series All ages can enjoy the
inaugural production of Funny Girl in Concert, featuring a cast performing the music from the legendary musical. Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; 2 p.m.; $15; 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com.
A Lifetime Tribute to Bill and Gloria Gaither The
Nashville Choir along with guests the Gaither Vocal Band, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patty, Nashville Symphony and more perform a musical tribute to gospel legends Bill and Gloria Gaither. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $75 - $250; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Albuquerque Isotopes. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. FREE Williamson County Youth Orchestra The youth
orchestra performs “music of the masters.” Lipscomb University’s Collins Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 4 p.m.; wcyo.info.
mon 2 FREE Curb Youth Symphony Enjoy an evening of live mu-
sic performed by local youth. Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; 322-7651 or http://blair.vanderbilt.edu.
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Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can learn
about bugs. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Snack Attack! All ages can make Mexican salsa. Discovery
Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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and learn about available programs. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 373-4897 or dyer. vanderbilt.edu.
Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 2 listing.
thu 5 40th Annual Days on the Farm PreK students and older
can learn about farm life 100 years ago through living history demonstrations like blacksmithing, sheep herding, butter churning, lye soap making and more. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Thu - Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident amphibians.
FREE Author Signing Teen author Alex Flinn reads and signs Cloaked. Barnes and Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 6:30 p.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
Double Funny! Carl Hurley and Jeanne Robertson present an
Bank of America Pops Series: Michael Cavanaugh Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh joins the Nashville
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. evening of homespun comedy. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 - $39; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287. FREE Nashville Youth Repertory Orchestra The Blair
School of Music’s youth orchestra performs along with the Youth Strings Orchestra and Reading Orchestra. Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; 322-7651 or http://blair. vanderbilt.edu.
Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 2 listing. Stellar Night Ages 12 and older can attend this two-part series, titled “How Old is the Universe?” Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 7 - 8:30 p.m.; $5 per person, $10 per family; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
Symphony for an evening of music featuring the songs of Billy Joel. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $44 - $129; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Creation Station All ages can make “Crazy Shrinky Dinks.”
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Historic Rural Life Festival All ages can see and touch farm animals including cows, calves, pigs, sheep, goats, horses and mules, then enjoy farm-life demonstrations like butter churning, quilting, crosscut sawing, spinning, storytelling and more. Individuals should note there are many school groups in attendance. Tennessee Agricultural Museum, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Thu - Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $2; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
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For May events requiring advance registration, turn to page 100. Nature Nuts All ages can learn about the wetland cycle.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
ORA’s Concert Grammy-winning jazz artist McCoy Tyner
and Tony Award-winning choreographer and tap master Savion Glover perform to raise money for Vanderbilt University’s Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and the American Kidney Fund. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $45 - $200; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
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Bark in the Park Dogs and their families can enjoy a day of contests, vendors, food, activities, a pet photo booth, demonstrations, agility course and more. James E. Ward Ag Center, 945 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; newleashonline.org.
Bank of America Pops Series: Michael Cavanaugh
Bird Awareness Day In honor of Migratory Bird Day, the zoo will host special keeper chats, activity stations and amphitheater shows focusing on feathered friends. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; free with gate admission ($14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger); 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
FREE Family Program: Is It a Fiddle or a Violin?
Please see Thursday, May 5 listing.
Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair Please see Friday, May 6 listing.
Ages 5 - 11 can explore the differences and similarities of the instrument as presented by both a country fiddle player and a classically trained violinist, and participants will have the chance to try the instrument themselves. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org. (please turn the page)
40th Annual Days on the Farm Please see Thursday, May 5 listing.
FREE 40th Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair View
and buy the works of 160 of Tennessee’s best craft artists, enjoy demonstrations, have fun in the children’s tent with hands-on arts activities and entertainment, and more. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; tennesseecrafts.org.
Bank of America Pops Series: Michael Cavanaugh Please see Thursday, May 5 listing.
Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair All ages can visit colonial,
longhunter and Eastern Woodland Indian camps as well as view demonstrations of craftsmen and merchants, listen to live music and more. Bledsoe Fort Historical Park, Highway 25, Castalian Springs; Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $5; 206-9777 or bledsoesfair.com.
Historic Rural Life Festival Please see Thursday, May 5
listing.
FREE Jazzfest Local, regional and national jazz artists perform during this family friendly event that also includes a large children’s activity area on Saturday. Downtown Public Square, Murfreesboro; Fri 6 - 10:30 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (the children’s area is open on Sat from 12 - 6 p.m.); 895-1887 or mainstreetjazzfest.com. FREE Kids Hour Join cast members from Conductor Jack’s Zinghoppers show for a family concert. Whole Foods, 4021 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 9:30 a.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com. FREE Nashville Children’s Choir Enjoy an evening of
choral music as the Nashville Children’s Choir presents its final program of the season. Belmont University’s Massey Concert Hall, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 7 p.m.; belmont.edu.
Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of the wetland area. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 7 FREE 40th Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair Please
see Friday, May 6 listing.
The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! The
Nashville Symphony performs a symphonic safari for kids with animal encounters along the way. Pre-concert activities include live animals from the Nashville Zoo. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 11 a.m.; $29; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
See a variety of old-time demonstrations during the Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair, May 6 - 8.
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FREE Super Saturday All ages can play on the kids’ activity table, participate in craft projects and enjoy cookies and lemonade. Parent-Teacher Stores: 2214 Bandywood Drive, Nashville (292-3533); 203 Williamson Square, Franklin (599-3477); 131 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro (895-6131); and 780 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville (859-3007); parent-teacherstoreusa.com. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73. Whad’Ya Know? National Public Radio’s popular radio quiz
show broadcasts live. TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 10 a.m.; $30 - $50; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
FREE Whole Kid Festival This event promotes children’s
mental health and wellness through entertainment, activities, vendor booths, nonprofits and more. Bicentennial Mall in Downtown Nashville; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; tnvoices.org/wholekidfest.
FREE Williamson County Youth Orchestra Small ensembles from the youth orchestra perform at two locations. Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road) at 11:30 a.m. and Puffy Muffin (91 Seaboard Lane, #103) at 12:30 p.m.; wcyo.info.
sun 8 hopefully nothing happens at tpac’s final field trip saturday, may 7 The final installment of TPAC’s Family Field Trip series, sponsored by Nashville Parent, takes place this month when Theatergroep Max presents Performance in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens. The performance sets up a string of comedic, problemsolving challenges that entice children ages 8 and older to think in inventive new ways. The show takes place at 2 p.m. in TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Pre-show activities in the lobby begin at 1 p.m. Tickets are $11 - $14, available at 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Great Tennessee Air Show All ages can experience aviation up close and personal through displays, children’s activities and the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and other aerobatic acts. Smyrna Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Road, Smyrna; Sat - Sun 8 a.m.; $20 adults, $10 ages 4 - 12, free ages 3 and younger; greattennesseeairshow.com.
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Ages 5 - 12 can make
a Mother’s Day tulip planter from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. To find a location near you, visit homedepot.com.
FREE Jazzfest Please see Friday, May 6 listing. FREE Just for Kids Toy Sale Kids can purchase toys at this
indoor yard sale. Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; kids wanting to have a booth should register by Wednesday, May 4 (cost is $10); 8512255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
New Balance Girls on the Run Nashville 5K This race
raises money for Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that uses the power of running to equip girls in grades 3 - 8 with a lifetime of self-esteem and healthy living. Shelby Park, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m.; $20 in advance, $25 race day; gotr5k.com.
Saturday AM: TRAINS! Families can explore the new Trains!: Tennessee in G exhibit, then create a train-inspired piece of art in the studio. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. FREE School of Nashville Ballet End of Year Celebration Young ballet students from the primary and elementary divisions perform. The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, Studio A, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; 2 p.m.; 297-2966, ext. 20, or nashvilleballet.com.
Happy Mother’s Day! FREE 40th Annual TACA Tennessee Craft Fair Please see Friday, May 6 listing.
Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair Please see Friday, May 6 listing.
Great Tennessee Air Show Please see Saturday, May 7
listing.
Mother’s Day Special Moms with painting children receive a free six-inch tile plaque to paint along with free studio fee. Brushfire Pottery Studio, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, #150, Nashville; 1 - 6 p.m.; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73. FREE Williamson County Community Band Enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring marches, show tunes, patriotic favorites, jazz and more. Longview Recreation Center, 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill; 3 p.m.; 302-0971, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com.
mon 9 Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can take
a guided hike through the wetland area. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed All ages can participate
Snack Attack! All ages can make pastries for their moms. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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in (or just listen to) a complete reading of Troilus & Cressida. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org. mile round trip train ride to Monterey, and during the layover have fun at the city’s annual Spring Dogwood Festival. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m. boarding, 8 a.m. departure; $25 - $110; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident amphibians. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. (please turn the page)
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third through seventh graders can audition for the touring choir, concert choir and the preparatory choir. Belmont University School of Music, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville. To request an audition time, follow the instructions for New Chorister Auditions at ncc.belmont.edu.
Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 9 listing. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Fresno Grizzlies. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Tales & Rails Preschoolers can explore the Trains exhibit then hear a favorite train tale. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
Tuesdays for Tots: Itsy Bitsy Spider Preschoolers and
their parents can create their own creepy crawler spider craft. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
WWE Smackdown All ages can take in an evening of wres-
tling entertainment. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $15 - $60; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
wed 11 FREE Author Signing Obert Skye, author of the Leven Thumps series, reads and signs his newest release, Beyond Foo. Barnes and Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 6:30 p.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com. Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 9 listing. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Fresno Grizzlies. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 11:05 a.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
The local youth cast of the Circle Players’ production of 13. The show continues this month through Sunday, May 8. Please see “On Stage,” page 97, for details.
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thu 12 12th Annual Golf Classic Tee up and help raise money for Special Kids, the organization in Murfreesboro that serves children with special needs. Indian Hills Golf Course, 405 Calumet Trace, Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $125; 893-4892 or specialkidstn. com. Bookworms Ages 3 - 5 and a parent can visit different stations for stories, crafts and snacks. MGL Library, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks. Creation Station All ages can make “Crazy Shrinky Dinks.”
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Eloise Fashion Show View fashion design students’ collections including casual wear, couture, menswear, junior and evening wear. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $30; 782-4040 or tpac.org. Nature Nuts All ages can embark on a butterfly hunt through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to readings of All Things Bright and Beautiful and In the Tall Tall Grass, followed by crafts and snacks. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Fresno Grizzlies. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. SunTrust Classical Series: Olga Kern Returns Pianist Olga Kern joins the Nashville Symphony for an evening of music featuring works by Shostakovich, Liszt, Barber and more. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $39 - $109; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
fri 13 FREE Barfield Beach Party All ages can visit the park
where more than 60 tons of sand will be trucked in to create a beach environment, complete with games, music, dancing and more. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 907-2251 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
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Choir, Young Men’s Chorus, Choristers, Nashville Boychoir at Blair and Young Singers of Blair perform an evening of music. Ingram Hall, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; 322-7651 or http://blair.vanderbilt.edu.
“What’s News,” page 31.
Fish Fry This fundraiser for the Buchanan House features a
Civil War Living History Day Step into the past and experi-
catfish dinner and silent auction. Historic Buchanan Log House, 2910 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; 4 - 7 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 7 and younger; 871-4524 or buchananloghouse.com.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Fresno Grizzlies. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. SunTrust Classical Series: Olga Kern Returns Please
see Thursday, May 12 listing.
FREE Touch a Truck Preschoolers and children in grades K
- 2 can explore public works vehicles, fire trucks, an ambulance, tractors, mowers, a police motorcycle, dump trucks and other assorted vehicles that they can climb on and touch. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov.
Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of the wetland area. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
70th Running of the Iroquois Steeplechase Please see
ence military and civilian living history demonstrations as young ladies in period dress usher you through the mansion. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 children, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org.
FREE Dog Day in May Families can bring their dogs to socialize and have fun with contests, vendors, food and more. Fenway’s Dog Park, 745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. 2 p.m.; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.
Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
School of Nashville Ballet Spring Concert Students in
the intermediate and advanced divisions as well as Nashville Ballet 2 training division perform excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty and more. Belmont University’s Troutt Theater, 2100 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 2 and 7 p.m.; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; 297-2966, ext. 20, or nashvilleballet.com.
FREE Second Saturday at Fiddlers Grove All ages can enjoy old-time demonstrations focusing on services that brought people to town like school, church, the post office and bank, followed by live bluegrass music. Fiddlers Grove Historical Village, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 4 p.m. (music starts at 6 p.m.); 443-2626 or fiddlersgrove.org.
FREE Franklin Rodeo Parade Enjoy a parade commemorating the 62nd annual Franklin Rodeo (taking place May 19 - 21). Historic Downtown Franklin; 12 p.m.; 478-2451 or franklinrodeo.com.
Shake, Rattle & Roll Family Dance Party Kids ages 10 and younger can enjoy a dance party with live DJ, games and more. Mai Nightclub, 125 12th Ave. N., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $10 kids (non-walkers are free), $5 parents; facebook.com/ shakerattlerolldanceparty.
FREE Mayfest at Fellowship All ages can enjoy an arts and crafts festival, live music, performing arts, a barbecue cook off, children’s activities and more. Fellowship Church, 2511 Hwy. 99, Murfreesboro; 12 - 5 p.m.; 893-4659 or facebook.com/mayfestatfellowship.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Sacramento River Cats. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
Saturday AM: Back to the Basics (Part 1) Families can learn the basics of drawing and composition while creating drawings with a variety of materials. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest
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Local kids pose with their prize-winning pooches at last year’s Dog Day in May. This year’s festivities take place on Saturday, May 14 at Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73. Third Day All ages can enjoy an evening of live music. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $25; 800-7453000 or ryman.com.
A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival Adults can sample
Tennessee wines, listen to live music, feast on gourmet food and enjoy lake cruises. Proceeds benefit the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; 6 p.m.; $20; 758-3478.
Train Robbery Excursion All ages can ride the rails to
Watertown and back while enjoying a wild West train robbery production. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m. boarding, 9 a.m. departure; $20 - $70; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
sun 15 FREE Artful Tales This interactive family program combines
storytelling with hands-on art making activities. After a reading of The Woman Who Outshone the Sun, participants can create yarn paintings inspired by Mexican artists. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. Cameron Carpenter Organist Cameron Carpenter performs classical and contemporary music. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $24 - $74; 6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Metros Soccer Support the Nashville Metros when they play FC Jax. Ezell Park Stadium, 5135 Harding Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $5; 832-5678 or nashvillemetrossoccer.com.
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Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when
Animal Antics All ages can meet the box turtle and leopard tortoise. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Sunday Series of FUN Families can have fun making a
FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1153 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287.
they challenge the Sacramento River Cats. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. messy art project. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; admission is a bag of nonperishable food items; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73.
mon 16 Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can learn
about woodland animals. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Snack Attack! All ages can make “Armed Forces MRE Trail Mix.” Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Sacramento River Cats. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Nashville Children’s Choir Auditions Rising
third through seventh graders can audition for the touring choir, concert choir and the preparatory choir. Belmont University School of Music, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville. To request an audition time, follow the instructions for New Chorister Auditions at ncc.belmont.edu.
Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 16 listing. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Sacramento River Cats. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 11:05 a.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Tales & Rails Preschoolers can explore the Trains! exhibit then hear a favorite train tale. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
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Tuesdays for Tots: TRAINS — Tennessee Ticket
Preschoolers and their parents can visit the studio to create a Tennessee-inspired work of art. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
FREE Turtle Search Ages 8 and older can participate in a box turtle study. Nickajack Wetlands, Murfreesboro (call for specific directions); 3 p.m.; 217-3017 or rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov.
wed 18 The Flaming Lips Enjoy an evening of rock music hailing from the ’90s. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $30.50 - $40.50; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com. Snack Attack! Please see Monday, May 16 listing.
thu 19 Above the Rim Gym Golf Tournament Tee up and help
raise money for Above the Rim Gym, a nonprofit in Murfreesboro whose mission is to develop character and confidence in children ages 7 -16 through the game of basketball. Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; 7:30 a.m.; registration is $125 in advance, $140 after Thursday, May 12; 390-0982 or abovetherimgym.com.
Creation Station All ages can make a CD turtle magnet. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Franklin Rodeo Professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in bronco riding, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding. Proceeds benefit charities in Williamson County. Williamson County Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin; Thu - Sat 7 - 10 p.m.; $10 - $15 adults, $5 - $8 children; 591-7959 or franklinrodeo.com. FREE Music at the Library Series Children’s entertainer Bill Crosby helps kids celebrate the end of school season. Spring Hill Library, 144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill; 6 p.m.; 931-486-2932 or springhilllibrary.org. Nature Nuts All ages can embark on a butterfly hunt through
the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Parents’ Night Out: Viva Flamingo Adults 21 and older can
enjoy a Latin-style evening at Flamingo Lagoon, including food samplings from area restaurants along with festive beverages and live music. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; advance tickets are $40 members, $45 non-members (day of event tickets are $50); 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
FREE Sixth Annual Side-by-Side Concert The Nashville Symphony and Curb Youth Symphony perform an evening of music. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Nashville Children’s Theatre’s production of Robin Goodfellow, a show based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is full of literal magic and foolery. It continues through Sunday, May 15. Please see “On Stage,” page 97, for details. Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 in advance/$20 at the gate adults, $10 ages 7 - 15, $5 pickers with an approved instrument, free ages 6 and younger; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com.
FREE Music at the Mill Families can enjoy an evening of live music featuring The Remedies. Gregory Mill Park, 390 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna; 7 p.m.; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org. Relay for Life All ages can garner pledges and raise money
for the American Cancer Society by participating in a walk or relay team; the event includes live entertainment, food and more. Charlie Daniels Park, 1038 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.; $10; relayforlife.org/mtjuliet.
Sports Power Former NBA and collegiate basketball players compete in an exhibition game. Riverdale High School, 802 Warrior Drive, Murfreesboro; 5:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 9 and younger; abovetherimgym.com. FREE Third Friday Outdoor Concert All ages can enjoy a live performance by a local band. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 - 9:30 p.m.; 890-0355.
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TN52 Yard Sale Tennessee’s second longest yard sale features approximately 500 vendors, spanning 95 miles and four counties, from Portland to Celina, along Highway 52; hours are up to individual sellers, but most are set up from early morning to late afternoon; tn52.com.
Franklin Rodeo Please see Thursday, May 19 listing.
Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of
Full Moon Pickin’ Party All ages can enjoy live bluegrass
music under the light of the full moon. Warner Parks Equestrian
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the wetland area. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 21 FREE Bellevue Community Picnic Enjoy a day of food, artisans and craftsmen, rides and games, children’s activities and fireworks. Red Caboose Park on Highway 70 South, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 662-2737 or thebellevuechamber.com. Bluebird on the Mountain Local singer-songwriters perform live under the stars. Dyer Observatory, 100 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 8 p.m.; $95 per carload of eight; dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
FREE Eastside Bike Show All ages can view 16 classes of motorcycles including cruisers, choppers, vintage and sports bikes, and scooters. The event also features live music, kids’ activities, food, door prizes and more. Proceeds benefit CASA Nashville. Shelby Avenue Baptist Church, 1012 Shelby Ave., Nashville; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 227-2961 or shelbyavenuebaptist. com. Franklin Rodeo Please see Thursday, May 19 listing. FREE Free Day in May Families can enjoy free admission today at the following Rutherford County attractions: Bradley Academy, Cannonsburgh Village, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, The Heritage Center, Oaklands Historic House Museum, Sam Davis Home and Stones River National Battlefield. For more info, call 893-6565 or visit rutherfordchamber.org.
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Even pint-sized pickers can get in on the action during the Full Moon Pickin’ Party hosted by Friends of Warner Parks on Friday, May 20. FREE Hershey’s Track and Field Local Meet Ages 9 - 14
FREE Pup Rally Families can explore a variety of dog service vendors and the Flying Houndz will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sharp Springs Natural Area, 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; donations will be accepted (proceeds benefit the future Bark Springs Dog Park); 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
is free, but he children’s inflatables/rock climbing/trampoline activities are $5 for the day; 325-9032 or portlandtn.com/strawberry_festival.htm.
Music City Youth Orchestra Spring Concert All ages can enjoy an evening of music featuring works by Bach, Corelli, Frank Bridge, Sibelius, Jeff Beck and more. Lipscomb University’s Collins Alumni Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students; 333-7695 or musiccityyo.org.
Saturday AM: Back to the Basics (Part 2) Families can
TN52 Yard Sale Please see Friday, May 20 listing.
Nashville Shores Opening Day Please see “What’s News,”
FREE Strawberry Festival Celebrate the strawberry with a parade, children’s activities, live entertainment, food and more. Highway 109 in downtown Portland; 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; admission
can compete in track and field competitions for a chance to go to state. Riverdale High School Track, 802 Warrior Drive, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m. registration, 10 am. track meet starts; 907-2251 or athletics@murfreesborotn.gov.
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learn the basics of painting and mixing colors. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73.
Tour de Cure All ages can ride their bikes to raise money for the American Diabetes Association; choose a 10-mile fun ride or a 30-, 62- or 100-mile ride. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; check in times are 6:30 a.m. for the 62- and 100-mile rides, 7 a.m. for the 30 mile and 8 a.m. for the fun ride; $15 registration plus a minimum of $150 in pledges; diabetes.org/tourdecure. (please turn the page)
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All ages can celebrate one of nature’s favorite fruits during the annual Strawberry Festival in Portland on Saturday, May 21. FREE World Turtle Day This environmental awareness event
for all ages includes activities, crafts, live animals, complimentary turtle tracks ice cream (while supplies last) and more. Murfree Spring at the Discovery Center, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 1 - 4 p.m.; 217-3017.
sun 22 FREE Regions Free Day of Music More than 30 local
ensembles, including the Nashville Symphony, perform all day and into the night, including jazz, classical and pop numbers. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 12 - 10 p.m.; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73.
mon 23 FREE 4-H with Mr. Shirley Ages 8 - 12 can participate in a
program based on science, engineering and technology. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 5 p.m.; 893-7439.
Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can par-
Preschool Dance Party Ages 1 - 8 can join members of
Snack Attack! All ages can make patriotic ice cream sandwiches. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
Tales & Rails Preschoolers can explore the Trains! exhibit then
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ticipate in a “From A - Z” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Animal Antics All ages can meet the water turtles. Discovery
Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
The Zinghoppers for music and dancing. Peek-a-boo Playtown, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville (822-7099) and 3252 Aspen Grove Drive, Franklin (771-8099); 10:30 a.m.; $7 children (parents are free); peekabooplaytown.net. hear a favorite train tale. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
and their parents can create a colorful masterpiece in the studio after visiting the Modern Masters exhibit. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Parents and Tots Please see Monday, May 23 listing. Party Like a Preschooler Ages 1 - 8 can join cast members
from Conductor Jack’s Zinghopper show for a family concert. Peek-a-boo Playtown, 3252 Aspen Grove Road, Ste. 9, Franklin, and 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. A120A, Hendersonville; 10:30 a.m.; $7; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com.
wed 25 Kid’s Hour Rachel Sumner performs music for children. Whole Foods in McEwan Town Center, McEwen Drive and Mallory Lane, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 778-1910 or rachelsumner.com.
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Families can enjoy the free Downtown Puppet Festival at Nashville Public Library, May 27 - 29. Tommy Emmanuel Virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel &
The Australian All Star Band featuring Phil Emmanuel perform an evening of music. TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 - $39.50; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
thu 26 Bank of America Pops Series: Lorrie Morgan Country singer Lorrie Morgan joins the Nashville Symphony for an evening of her hits. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $44 - $129; 6876400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
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covery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 - 4:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
ery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to a
reading of Angel Hide and Seek, followed by crafts and snacks. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
Bank of America Pops Series: Lorrie Morgan Please FREE Downtown Puppet Festival Various puppet troupes
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Kids can enjoy the outdoor pool during Memorial Day Madness at Sports*Com on Monday, May 30. Wetland Walk All ages can join a naturalist for a guided tour of the wetland area. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 28 Bank of America Pops Series: Lorrie Morgan Please
see Thursday, May 26 listing.
FREE Book Club Students in grades 2 - 12 can participate
in age-specific book discussions with an equine theme. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 3 p.m.; 3560501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
Dive-In Movie All ages can watch an outdoor screening of Shrek Forever After. Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; movie begins at dusk; $29.99 those 48 inches or taller, $24.99 those 47 inches and shorter; 889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com. FREE Downtown Puppet Festival Please see Friday, May
27 listing.
In the Artist’s Studio All ages can learn Chinese calligraphy.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Purple Cow Moograss Jam This fundraiser for Radnor Lake
Memorial Day Madness All ages can spend the holiday in the outdoor pool with swimming, music, prizes and more. Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $4 adults, $3 youth; 895-5040 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Saturday AM: Mixed Media Masters Families can look at collaged and mixed media pieces in the Modern Masters exhibit then design their own modern creation in the studio. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Redhawks. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
State Natural Area includes live music and children’s activities. Granny White Market, 5301 Granny White Pike, Nashville; 4 - 10 p.m.; $15; 373-1395 or radnorlake.org.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Redhawks. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73.
sun 29 FREE Downtown Puppet Festival Please see Friday, May 27 listing.
Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Oklahoma City Redhawks. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.
FREE Jane Austen Book Club Those old enough to read and understand the works of Jane Austen can participate in a discussion of Pride and Prejudice. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 4 p.m.; 356-0501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
Tennessee Renaissance Festival Please see page 73.
Jimmy Buffett Enjoy an evening of pop/rock music. Bridges-
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tue 31 Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident chinchilla. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. B.B. King Blues legend B.B. King performs with special guest Buddy Guy. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $85.50; 800-745-3000 or ryman.com. Sounds Baseball Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; $12 in advance, $14 game day; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com. Tales & Rails Preschoolers can explore the Trains! exhibit then hear a favorite train tale. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org.
Tuesdays for Tots: Super Sculpture Preschoolers and
their parents can create a sculpture in the studio inspired by the various sculptures on the property. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($12 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood. org. (please turn the page)
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Take part in the free Family Bike Ride hosted by Eastside Cycles every Saturday in East Nashville.
classes & activities Classes listed here are free or nonprofit only.
davidson county Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art classes and
recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435.
FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts Mon - Fri at 3:30 p.m. and Sat at 10:30 a.m. Fairytales, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com. FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride
through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.
Metro Parks Cultural Arts Classes Visit nashville.gov/
parks/classes for a complete listing of visual arts, music, theater and dance opportunities.
Nashville Ghost Tours All ages can embark on a walking tour of downtown Nashville’s haunted history. Tour begins at the
corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue across from the Hermitage Hotel; daily 7:45 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 884-3999 or nashvilleghosttours.com.
FREE Pottery Barn Kids Preschoolers can participate
in Book Club every Tuesday at 11 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.
FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at
1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.
rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime for ages
2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112.
McFadden Community Center 211 Bridge Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-1802. Ongoing programs are: • FREE After-School Programs: School-age kids can participate in athletic activities like basketball, floor hockey, dodgeball and more Mon, Wed and Fri from 3 - 5 p.m.
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 893-7439. Ongoing programs are: • Wee Play: Ages 12 months - 2 years can enjoy stories, crafts and more every Monday; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $3
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040. Ongoing programs are: • Toddler Time with Thomas: Ages 5 and younger can participate in motor-skill development activities every Friday; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older can play every Tuesday; 7 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Youth Volleyball: Ages 8 - 15 of all levels can play every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3 FREE Strollercoasters Moms with children ages birth
through 5 years can get together every Thursday at a different outdoor location with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation for power walking and playtime. The group meets at 9 a.m. For weekly location info, call 890-5333 or visit murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
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ongoing sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.
FREE Hendersonville Cruise In Every Friday through Oct. 28, all ages can view a variety of classic cars and have fun with live music, children’s activities and more. Glenbrook Shopping Center, Vietnam Veterans Parkway and New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; 6 - 9 p.m. (weather permitting); hendersonvillecruisein.com. FREE Special Sports Saturdays Children ages 2 and
older with autism and other special needs, along with their typical siblings and peers, can play indoor soccer and hockey on the second and fourth Saturdays every month. Faces of Hope, 185 W. Franklin St., Gallatin; 9 - 11 a.m.; 206-1176 or facesofhopetn.com.
FREE Tot Time Ages 5 and younger can enjoy a social hour and gym play every Thursday through April from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.org.
williamson county FREE Art Smarts: Blending Children’s Literature with Art School-age children can learn about art and design through
children’s books on the first Saturday each month. Spring Hill Library, 144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill; 1 - 2 p.m.; 931-486-2932 or springhilllibrary.org.
FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931486-0113. FREE Borders Books Children’s storytime activities take place every Friday at 10 a.m. at 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood (221-8805), and 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin (771-2870). FREE Taekwondo for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5 can learn self-defense, self-discipline and safety during an introductory lesson the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday every month at 11 a.m. Robinson Taekwondo at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. 809, Franklin; 791-6655.
FREE Teach Your Baby to Sign Parents can learn sign language techniques to communicate with their babies on the first and third Fridays of each month at 9:30 a.m. Spring Hill Public Library, 144 Kedron Pkwy., Spring Hill; 931-486-2932 or springhilllibrary.org.
destinations cheatham county Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows
participants to glide through the forest on nine zip lines. Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-anda-half tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $49.20 adults, $38.27 youth (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.
davidson county Adventure Science Center Hands-on science activities.
Also home to the Sudekum Planetarium. 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (the planetarium is open from 6 - 9 p.m. on the second Saturday each month for after-hours showings); $12 adults, $9 ages
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Kids can experiences weightlessness during an astronaut training activity in the Adventure Science Center’s Space Chase exhibit. The museum is open daily in downtown Nashville. 3 - 12, free for ages 2 and younger; Planetarium tickets are $4 members, $6 non-members on top of museum admission (laser shows are $2 more); 862-5160 or adventuresci.com. • Robotics is on display through Sunday, May 8
Belle Meade Plantation Early 1800s house and stud farm at 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (final tour at 4 p.m.); $16 adults, $10 ages 13 - 18, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 356-0501 or bellemeadeplantation.com. • Civil War Artillery Demonstrations take place every Friday at 12 p.m. • Civil War Rifle Demonstrations take place Mon - Fri at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Belmont Mansion Tour the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen, built in 1853, at 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com. BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 2551422; bounceu.com. Visit website for open bounce times. Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and
more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 8628480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue - Sat 9:30 am. - 4:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
• The Matilda Geddings Gray Collection of Fabergé is on display through Sunday, June 5 • Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum is on display through Sunday, June 19 • Temporary Contemporary: Jiha Moon is on display March through Sunday, June 19 • Trains! Tennessee in G is on display through Saturday, Dec. 31 • William Edmondson: The Hand and the Spirit is on display permanently
FREE Cooter’s Place Memorabilia representing Dukes of Hazzard at 2613 McGavock Pike, Nashville; Mon - Thu 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 872-8358 or cootersplace.com. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum A variety of exhibits featuring stage costumes, instruments, art, photographs and multimedia displays at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $19.99 adults, $11.99 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.com. • Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy is on display through Saturday, Dec. 31 • Hosts with the Most: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood is on display through Thursday, June 30 • Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Music is on display through Sunday, June 12
ongoing FREE Fort Negley Visitors Center Self-guided exhibits
and interactive stations detail Nashville’s Civil War history. 1100 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 8628470 or nashville.gov/parks.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts Local to international art, plus hands-on fun in ArtQuest at 919 Broadway, Nashville; Mon Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. Ongoing: • FREE Art Making in the Lobby every Thu and Fri, May 5 - 26, from 6 - 8 p.m. • FREE Music in the Grand Lobby every Thu and Fri from 6 - 8 p.m. • Connecting Cultures: Children’s Stories From Across the World is on display through Sunday, March 27, 2012 • Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection is on display May 20 - Aug. 21 • Simen Johan: Until the Kingdom Comes is on display through Sunday, May 29 • Vishnu: Hinduism’s Blue-Skinned Savior is on display through Sunday, May 29
The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson. 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com. Lane Motor Museum More than 150 unique cars and
motorcycles at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $2 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.
FREE Musicians Corner Live music and kids’ activities every Saturday, May 2 - July 2, at Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 3 - 6 p.m.; musicianscornernashville.com. Nashville Shores Cool off with water slides, pools, beaches,
a wave pool, lazy river and the new Kowabunga Beach attraction at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage; Sun - Thu 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (park opens Saturday, May 21, but is closed May 23 - 27); $29.99 those 48 inches or taller, $24.99 those 47 inches or shorter; 889-7050 or nashvilleshores. com.
Nashville Zoo Animals from around the world at 3777
Nolensville Road, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo. org.
FREE Tennessee Agricultural Museum Farm artifacts
at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum College
football and basketball exhibits, sports videos, interactive games, NASCAR video games and more at 501 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 242-4750 or tshf.net.
FREE Tennessee State Museum Explore the history of Tennessee at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org. • Egyptian Relics, Replicas & Revivals: Treasures from Tutankhamun is on display through Sunday, Sept. 4
rutherford county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. Call for open bounce and preschool playdate times. FREE Cannonsburgh Village A re-creation of Rutherford
County’s historic village at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; Tue Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; self-guided tours are free, guided tours are $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 6 - 12; 890-0355.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Hands-on activities for all ages at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. • Robot Zoo is on exhibit through Sunday, May 8
My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 824-8002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville for a complete schedule and fees. Peek-a-boo Playtown Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. at 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; $7 per child; 822-7099 or peekabooplaytown.com. Rock Castle Early 1800s historic house at 139 Rock Castle
Lane, Hendersonville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.
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FREE The Heritage Center Rotating exhibits of Rutherford County history at 225 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 217-8013.
Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and
Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville
Carnton Plantation This home was a field hospital during the Civil War at 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org.
Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.
Lucky Ladd Farms Barnyard Adventures and Family Fun
events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544.
takes place every Saturday through July, featuring more than 25 activities including a petting farm, playgrounds, hay rides, games and more. Located at 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 ages 2 and older; 274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.
Carter House A Battle of Franklin museum at 1140 Columbia
FREE MTSU Mineral, Gem and Fossil Museum
Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,
Oaklands Museum Historic plantation home from the 1800s at 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org.
Jump!Zone Open play is Tue, Wed and Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thu 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.; $7 per session. 1725 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 866-2021 or jumpzoneparty.com.
Displays of gems, minerals, fossils, petrified wood and fluorescent specimens. Room 122 in Ezell’s Hall, Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro; Sat 1 - 5 p.m.; mtsu.edu/~mineral/.
Sam Davis Home Historic home dedicated to the Tennessee Civil War hero at 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 4592341 or samdavishome.org. FREE Stones River National Battlefield The
battleground museum is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501.
Ave., Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 791-1861 or carterhouse1864.com. mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.
My Gym Brentwood For pay-to-play, open gym and
Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym.com/brentwood.
Peek-a-boo Playtown Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. at 3252 Aspen Grove Road, Franklin; $7 per child; 771-8099 or peekabooplaytown.com. Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri
sumner county Cragfont This historic, late Georgian period home is located
from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.
at 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (by appointment); $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 452-7070.
Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Thu - Fri
Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf,
batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.
Sodium Located at 1725 Columbia Ave., Ste. 100, Franklin, the facility includes a children’s indoor play area, and a variety of classes and workshops are available for kids and families. Call 260-5916 or visit sodiuminc.com.
Kids Party Jumps Kids can bounce on inflatables at 134 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5; 826-8010.
wilson county
Travellers Rest Judge John Overton’s 1799 plantation at 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 832-8197 or travellersrestplantation.org.
Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall
Wave Country Beat the heat with the wave pool, water flumes, playground, volleyball and speed slides at 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville; Opening Saturday, May 28 (park will be closed May 31 - June 2), hours are Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 885-1052 or nashville. gov/parks.
Mansker’s Station A reconstructed 1779 log station and the Bowen Plantation House at 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org.
at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.
3 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 931-486-9037 or rippavilla.org.
FREE City of Lebanon Museum Take a visual tour of the history of Lebanon and hear audio descriptions by famous residents at 200 Castle Heights Ave. N., Lebanon; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-2839 or lebanontn.org.
FREE Monthaven A Greek Revival plantation house at 1154
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Murderous Crossing Dinner Theater (May 6 - 21; Ages 10
and older) Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 6:30 p.m.; $35 adults, $25 children; 904-2787 or boroarts. org.
Once Upon a Mattress (May 5 - 8; All ages) Woodland Middle School, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy., Brentwood; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat - Sun 2 and 7 p.m. (there is a “Little Prince and Princess” reception with the cast Sat - Sun at 4 p.m., including cookies and punch along with photos with the cast); $5 adults, $3 children, $5 reception; 472-4830 or margareth1@wcs.edu. A Performance in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens Please see page 77.
Pump Boys and Dinettes (continues through Saturday, May 14; Ages 12 and older) Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 6:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $42.50; 782-4040 or tennesseerep.org.
Preston Truman Boyd and Christopher Ryan star in Young Frankenstein at TPAC, May 10 - 15. 13 (continues through Sunday, May 8; Ages 12 and older) Circle
Players at Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 332-7529 or circleplayers.net.
Carmina Burana and Afternoon of a Faun (continues
through Sunday, May 1) Nashville Ballet at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $30 - $75; 782-4040 or nashvilleballet.com.
Cinderella (Saturdays, May 7 - 21; All ages) Olde Worlde Theatre at The Belcourt, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. (there is an additional 12:15 performance on May 7); $7; 3839140 or oldeworldetheatre.com. We are giving away a pair of tickets to each show. To enter, visit parentworld.com and click on “May Giveaways” under the Contests tab.
Dearly Beloved (May 27 - June 11; Ages 12 and older) Pull-
High School Musical 2 (May 5 - 6; Ages 8 and older) Bradley Academy Musical Theatre at The Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; $5 adults, $4 ages 5 - 18 in advance (all tickets $5 at the door); 895-2672 or cityschools.net/ bradley/drama. I Do, I Do (May 13 - June 11; Ages 12 and older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue 8 p.m., Thu 8 p.m. (May 26 and June 2 only), Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (May 22 and June 5 only); $27 adults, $21 ages 11 and younger (Sunday shows are $2 off, Tuesdays are two-for-one night and all tickets on Thursdays are $15); 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com. FREE Kindergarten Under the Big Top (Tuesday, May 24;
All ages) Bill Rice Christian Academy, 627 Bill Rice Ranch Road, Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 893-2767 or brcamustangs.org.
Les Miserables (May 17 - 22; Ages 9 and older) TPAC’s
Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 791-5007 or pull-tight. com.
Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 7:30 p.m. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $37.50 - $92.50; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
The Dixie Swim Club (continues through Saturday, May
Midsummer (May 20 - 29; Ages 10 and older) Murfreesboro
The Rainmaker (May 5 - June 11; Ages 12 and older) Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Tue - Sat 6 p.m. doors open for dinner, 8 p.m. show begins; $50 adults, $35 ages 13 - 18, $25 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre. com. Robin Goodfellow (continues through Sunday, May 15; Ages
4 and older) Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m., most Sat and Sun 2 p.m. (check website for complete schedule; a special performance for special needs kids takes place on Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m.); $17 adults, $12 children; 252-4675 or nashvillechildrenstheatre. org.
Robin Hood (May 6 - 15; Ages 10 and older) Oracle
Productions at Lipscomb’s Shamblin University, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; Fri - Sun 7:30 p.m.; $10; 364-5199 or oracleproductions.org.
Steel Magnolias (May 13 - 22; Ages 10 and older)
Lamplighter’s Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 4 - 12; 5288499 or lamplighterstheatre.net.
Women’s Work (May 6 - 22; Ages 12 and older) Tennessee
14; Ages 10 and older) Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 847-0934 or lakewoodtheatre.com.
Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Ave., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students; 893-9825 or mltarts.com.
Women’s Theatre Project at Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students (all seats are $10 on Thursdays); 681-7220 or twtp. org.
Much Ado About Nothing (May 20 - 28; Ages 12 and older)
Young Frankenstein (May 10 - 15; Ages 13 and older) TPAC’s
Frindle (May 13 - 14; Ages 10 and older) Arts Center of Cannon
Act 1 at Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Wed Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 726-2281 or act1online.com.
County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; 7:30 p.m.; $5; 5632787 or artscenterofcc.com.
Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 7:30 p.m. Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $27.50 - $62.50; 782-4040 or tpac.org. (please turn the page)
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or many artists, childhood passions inspire adult work. Take Paul Busse, for instance. The artist who created the new Trains! Tennessee in G exhibit at Cheekwood, adored trains when he was 5 years old when he received his first American Flyer train. Years later, he graduated with a degree in landscape architecture. Those two passions brilliantly collide in the career Busse has made for himself as a train garden designer. Before seeing the new exhibit, I envisioned it as perhaps similar to last year’s Chihuly exhibit that adorned the grounds — several displays sprawled out across the lush property. Instead, Trains! is contained to one area, tucked behind the Roberson Ellis Color Garden adjacent to the Visitor Center (where you purchase admission and pick up your wrist band). The exhibit is mighty cool, however, and a big hit with the little ones (several were there on the day of my visit). Seven garden-scale trains (including Thomas the Tank!) travel across more than 1,000 feet of track that wind around a fanciful wonderland The historic Ryman Auditorium is one of 19 landmark buildings in Tennessee represented in Cheekwood’s adorned with bridges and a landscape comprisnew Trains! exhibit on display through December. ing more than 2,500 tiny trees and shrubs along with 250 varieties of flowering plants (the plants and décor are set to change throughout the seasons and around specific holidays). Keeping a local theme, Busse created wooden replicas of 19 famous landmark buildings found throughout the state of Tennessee ... everything from Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis to our own Ryman Auditorium. Kids are sure to have fun roving throughout the display (but no touching!) and discovering each structure nestled within the flora. It’s certainly a fascinating look at an artist’s talent and vision for something that strikes a chord in the kid in all of us ... and through Cheekwood’s weekly family programs (Saturday AM and Tuesdays for Tots) this month and beyond, your kids can tap into their imaginations after seeing the exhibit and explore their own creative ventures. If you’ve got preschoolers, be sure to check out Tales & Rails happening every Tuesday this month at 10:30 a.m. After exploring Trains!, kids can hear a reading of a different railroad-themed story each week. And of course, this month is a prime time to be at Cheekwood anyway to enjoy the vibrant colors across the property. That in itself will inspire all-things artistic no matter how young or old you are!
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A Game Sportsplex 215 Gothic Court, Franklin; monkeynastixusa.com
• Monkeynastix Parents’ Night Out Friday, May 6. Ages 3 and older. Enjoy a night without the kids while they have fun ice skating, doing arts and crafts, playing ball games and more. Bring your own nut-free dinner or order pizza. 6 - 10 p.m. $28 ($20 siblings)
The Avenue Murfreesboro 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro active.com
• Run United Sunday, May 22. Registration deadline is Friday, May 13. All ages. Walk, jog or run to raise money for The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. 8 a.m. $25
Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City; 862-8580 or nashville.gov/parks/nature
• FREE Jr. Naturalist Hike Saturday, May 7. Ages 6 - 12. Learn about birds during a nature hike. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Belle Meade Plantation 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 356-0501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com
• Kid-tucky Derby Party Saturday, May 7. Ages 4 - 12. Enjoy snacks, games, crafts, pony rides and watching the Derby race. 3 p.m. $25 • Plantation Station: Heads or Tails Wednesday, May 25. Ages 3 - 5. Meet a miniature horse and learn how to groom her, then play interactive learning games. 10 a.m. $5 • Plantation Station: Off to the Races Tuesday, May 10. Ages 3 - 5. Play a horse-racing board game, make a horse and saddle craft and ride stick ponies, then see live horses grazing in the field. 10 a.m. $5
Bells Bend Outdoor Center 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 862-4187 or nashville.gov/parks/nature
• FREE Animal Tracks and Tracking Saturday, May 14. Ages 6 and older. Learn how to look for and follow animal tracks. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE First Tennesseans Saturday, May 21. Ages 6 and older. Learn about the tools and technologies of the first people to inhabit Tennessee. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Belmont Mansion 1900 Belmont Mansion, Nashville; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com
• Little Red Riding Hood Saturday, May 7. All ages. Enjoy a theatrical performance of the famous fairy tale along with themed games, activities and scavenger hunts. 1 - 4 p.m. $8
Blue Heron Nature Cruises at River Bluff Park 175 Old Cumberland, Ashland City; 385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com
• Kids Adventure Cruise Wed - Sat. All ages. Enjoy a float down the river seeing spring in bloom, wild birds and more
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along with waving bubble wands, splashing in water, playing games and more. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 • Nature Cruise Wed - Sun. All ages. See spring in bloom, wild birds building nests and miles of homes, horses and barns along the Cumberland River. 1 - 3 p.m. $10 adults, $8 children
BounceU Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville; 255-1422 or bounceu.com
• End of School Cosmic Bounce Bash Friday, May 27. All ages. Enjoy glow-in-the-dark bouncing. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $8 ($7 siblings) • Parents’ Night Out Friday, May 6. Ages 3 - 12. Make a Mother’s Day craft, bounce on inflatables and eat pizza. 6 9 p.m. $18 ($15 siblings) • PreK & Play Drop Off Friday, May 6. Ages 3 - 6. Bounce, enjoy snacks and make a Mother’s Day craft. 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $25 • Red, White & Blue Bounces May 28 - 30. All ages. Celebrate the holiday weekend with inflatable fun. Sat 8:30 10 a.m. and 2 - 4 p.m., Sun 2 - 4 p.m., Mon 3 - 6 p.m. $6.95 ($5.95 siblings)
Brentwood Barnes & Noble 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com • FREE American Girl Club Friday, May 20. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 19. All ages. This month’s featured character is Kirsten. 7 p.m.
Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 371-0090
• FREE After-School Explorers Every Friday. K - 3 students. Enjoy reading, activities, snacks and games. 4:15 - 5 p.m. (limited to 20 students per session); ext. 829 to register • FREE Movie Matinee Saturday, May 14. Ages 12 and older. Watch a screening of Dream Girls, starring Jamie Foxx and Beyonce Knowles. 1 p.m.; ext. 838 to register
Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com
• Make-it-Take-it: Teacher Appreciation Craft Tuesday, May 10. All ages. Make a gift for your favorite teacher. 5 p.m. $1 • Mother’s Day Craft Thursday, May 5. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 4. All ages. Personalize a photo album and card for Mother’s Day. 6 - 7 p.m. $2 • Spring Flowers Tuesday, May 17. Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 10. Ages 3 - 5. Personalize a watering can and plant a flower in your custom-made flower pot. 10 a.m. $10
Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, May 21. Ages 11 - 15. Learn to become good babysitters. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. Call 585-9055 to register • Customized Picture Frames Thursday, May 12. Ages 12 and older. Transform old picture frames into creative, unique pieces. 5 - 6 p.m. $10 • Globe Players Saturdays, May 7 - June 25 (skip May 14 and June 18). Ages 10 - 17. This children’s theater troupe explores acting, voice, movement, set building and auditioning skills. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $300 • Top Secret Mother’s Day Craft Friday, May 6. Ages 4 - 9. Make a craft for Mom. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $5 • Wacky Wednesday Craft Class Wednesdays, May 4 - 25. Ages 4 - 6. Dive into a variety of crafting experiences. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $4
First Baptist Church of Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 537-2508 or buddybreakhendersonville@gmail.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, May 6. Ages 5 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road; 790-5719, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com
• Guitar Lessons Mondays, May 2 - 23. Ages 9 - 14. Learn to play the guitar with step-by-step instructions covering the foundations of all styles of guitar playing. 5 - 6 p.m. ages 9 11, 6 - 7 p.m. ages 12 - 14. $80 • Mighty Tikes Triathlon Saturday, May 14. Registration deadline is Monday, May 9. Ages 3 - 6. Bring a bike or a tricycle and compete in a mini triathlon. 8 a.m. $8 (includes T-shirt and medal) • Piano Lessons Fridays, May 6 - 27. Ages 4 and older. Learn to play the piano with private lessons. Choose a 30-minute slot between 12:30 - 8 p.m. $80 • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club Mondays, May 2 - 23, Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 3 - 17 or Fridays, May 6 and 13. Ages 3 - 6. Enjoy a variety of crafting experiences that enhance fine motor and development skills. Mon and Tue/ Thu 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon $18, Tue/Thu $30, Fri $12 • Voice Lessons Fridays, May 6 - 27. Ages 5 and older. Private studio lessons stress notation reading skills, artistic interpretations, proper breathing and phrasing. Choose a 30-minute session between 12:30 - 8 p.m. $80
Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville; 744-3357 or fristcenter.org • FREE Kids Club: Gift Drawings and the Message of Meaning Saturday, May 14. Ages 5 - 10. Participants will fous on Shaker gift drawings and invent their own symbols
Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot! (These events require advance registration.) • Longview Self-Defense Mondays, May 2 - 23. Ages 8 and older. Learn the basics of self-defense through martial arts skills and their practical applications. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $40 • Manga Drawing May 10 and 12. Ages 8 and older. This intermediate class teaches the fundamentals of cartoon drawing from body proportion, facial expression, clothing and costumes in the “big-eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. $25 • Polynesian Dancing Wednesdays, May 4 - 25. All ages. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 5:15 - 6 p.m. $25 ($20 each additional family member) plus a $5 supply fee • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club Mondays, May 2 - 23 or Wednesdays, May 4 - 25. Ages 3 - 6. Participate in a variety of crafting experiences to enhance fine motor and development skills. 8:30 - 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. $24
Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org
• 18th Century Cooking Saturday, May 7. Ages 10 and older. Learn how to cook over an open fire. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10
My Gym 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 371-5437 or my-gym.com/brentwood — and — 206 N. Anderson Road, Hendersonville; 824-8002 or my-gym.com/hendersonville
• My Gym Kids for Fitness Challenge Monday, May 16. Ages 2 - 9. Various fitness stations and games teach children and parents about cardio and strength training. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $5
Local children can have fun at the Kid-tucky Derby Party at Belle Meade Plantation on Saturday, May 7. to create an artwork with color, pattern and symmetry to express their own individual message. 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
Honeysuckle Hill Farm 1765 Martins Chapel Road, Springfield 382-7593 or honeysucklehillfarm.com
• Spring Educational Farm Tours Continues through Friday, May 20. All ages. Explore life on the farm that includes a visit to the petting area, scenic wagon rides and more. Tue Fri 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $7
Life Assembly 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet; 758-7779 or buddybreak@lifeassembly.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, May 20. Ages 2 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop off their children for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Longhunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage; 885-2422 or thenaturecircle@hotmail.com
• FREE The Nature Circle Every Monday (no program on May 30). Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Enjoy stories with a nature theme and hands-on craft activities. 10 a.m. May’s themes are:
• May 2: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • May 9: Ladybug, Ladybug • May 16: Calling All Frogs & Toads • May 23: Wildflowers of the Cedar Glades
Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com
• Adventures in Sewing Saturdays, May 14 and 21. Ages 9 - 12. Learn sewing machine basics like sewing straight lines, curved lines, button holes, zippers and more. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25 • American Red Cross Babysitter Training Saturday, May 21. Ages 11 - 15. Learn the skills and confidence to become a great babysitter. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. To register, call 585-9055 • Deb’z Doodlez Thursdays, May 5 - 26. All ages. Transform a drawing into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $45 • Introduction to Manga Drawing May 3 and 5. Ages 8 and older. Learn the basics of drawing Mango Shoujo and Shonen characters in the traditional big-eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. $30 • Longview Martial Arts Mondays, May 2 - 23. Ages 8 and older. This program combines judo and karate in an exercise program that builds confidence and self-esteem. 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. $40
Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org
• Art with Animals Saturday, May 21. Ages 6 and older. Capture animal subjects through a variety of art styles while learning basic form, value, color theory and different techniques. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $25 members, $40 nonmembers • Backstage Pass: Anteater Barn Saturday, May 7. Registration deadline is Friday, May 6 at 12 p.m. Ages 5 and older with a parent. Join zoo staff on a behind-the-scenes tour of the anteater barn where you can learn about animal care, behavior and conservation. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Members: $25 per person (limit two children per adult); Non-members: $50 per person • Homeschool Days May 18 - 19. Registration deadline is Sunday, May 15. Grades K - 8. Learn about the importance of conservation by exploring the world of animals. May’s topic is “Project Feeder Watch (Bird Adaptations). 10 - 11 a.m. grades K - 1, 12 - 1:30 p.m. grades 2 - 4, 2- 3:30 p.m. grades 5 - 8. $6 members, $13 non-members • Zzzoofari Slumber Saturday, May 28. Ages 4 - 12 with a parent. This overnight camp sessions includes campfire fun and outdoor play. 4 p.m. - 9 a.m. Members: $30 per person, Non-members: $40 per person
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Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks/wpnc
• FREE Busy Moms’ Adventures Saturday, May 7. All ages. Hike with a naturalist to find “moms” in nature taking care of their young, them play outdoor games. 10 - 11:30 a.m. • FREE Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights: Camp Under the Stars May 7 - 8. Ages 8 and older. Spend a night under the stars at the Lodge in Edwin Warner Park. 4 p.m. - 10 a.m. • FREE Get LOST in Percy Warner Park Saturday, May 28. All ages. Join a naturalist to explore the closed road in Percy Warner Park. 10 a.m - 12 p.m. • FREE Mothers and Their Babies Friday, May 6. Ages 3 - 5. Find animal mothers and their babies on an exploration hike, then play games and make a craft. 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Stay FOUND in the Woods! Saturday, May 14. All ages. Learn summer safety tips, basic family hiking and how to stay found. 10 - 11 a.m.
The Wellness Center at Baptist Hospital 2021 Church St., Nashville; 284-2348 or baptisthospital.com Kids can learn about chores from the mid-1800s during Days of Washing, Churning and Learning at Oaklands Historic House Museum, May 12 - 13. Oaklands Historic House Museum 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org
• Days of Washing, Churning and Learning May 12 - 13. Grades PreK - 6. Learn about chores of the mid-1800s through hands-on activities, candle making, clothes washing, butter churning, quill writing, rug beating and more. Crafts and games round out the fun. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 370-4672 or owlshill.org
• Mommy and Me: Birdhouse for Rent Monday, May 9. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. An introduction to birds and their nesting. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $10 per child/adult pair in advance, $15 at the gate
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 ... Let’s Go Every Tue and Thu. Ages 2 - 5. Sing songs, play games, hear stories and do crafts. 10 10:45 a.m. $3 • Busy Bees Every Tue and Thu. Ages 3 - 5. This class focuses on following directions, participating in a group environment, improving coordination and practicing good sportsmanship. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. $3 • Homeschool P.E. Every Tuesday and Thursday through May 26. Grades 1 - 9. Participate in physical education activities. 1 - 2 p.m. $3 • Mother and Daughter Tea Saturday, May 7. Ages 3 - 10 and their moms. Enjoy mother/daughter activities including tea, food, crafts and activities. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $3
Pottery Barn Kids at The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com
• FREE Decorating Class Saturday, May 14. All ages. Learn tips for decorating kids’ rooms. 10 a.m.
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• FREE Little Explorers Club Saturday, May 21. Ages 3 and older. Learn about sea turtles. 10 a.m. • FREE Mother’s Day Doll Tea Party Saturday, May 7. All ages. Moms and daughters can enjoy crafts, refreshments and more. 3 and 4 p.m.
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Lucky Number 13 Friday, May 13. All ages. Learn about cicadas. 6 - 7 p.m. • FREE National Wildflower Week: Afternoon Hike Tuesday, May 3. All ages. Hike through the park and search for wildflowers. 5 - 6 p.m. • FREE Painting Nature Art Saturday, May 28. Ages 6 and older. Create a work of art with a nature theme. 2 - 3 p.m. • FREE Planting of the Teaching Garden Saturday, May 14. All ages. Help plant the demonstration garden. 2 - 3 p.m. • FREE Shelby Park Discovery Garden’s Annual Planting Day Saturday, May 14. All ages. Contribute to the community by helping plant fruit, veggies and herbs. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Stories by the River Friday, May 27. All ages. Listen to stories about baby animals and learn what to do if you find one. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Wildflower Wonders Saturday, May 7. Ages 3 - 5. Take a walk and discover the colors, shapes and smells of flowers around the park, then make a bouquet for Mother’s Day. 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Wild Food For Your Information Friday, May 20. Ages 13 and older. Learn about edible wild plants. 5:30 6:30 p.m.
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040 or nwilliams@murfreesborotn.gov
• Tumbleweeds Mon and Wed. Ages 3 - 5. Learn the basic techniques of tumbling while improving balance, coordination and overall fitness. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3
• Strong Mommy Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expectant moms. This pre-natal fitness/wellness program includes water aerobics, personalized fitness coaching sessions, preand post-natal massages, fitness workshops, a three-month center membership and more. 5:30 p.m. $125
The Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks • The Great Family Campout Experience Friday, May 6. All ages. Backpack to the campground spot, pitch a tent and enjoy dinner around the fire, campfire games and more. 4 6:30 p.m. check-in. $10 adults, $5 ages 5 - 12 • Growing Up Wild Every Wednesday. Ages 3 - 6 with a parent. Nature activities to engage children’s interest in the natural world. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Wild Things Every Wednesday. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy programs to spark a love for the wilderness. 9:30 a.m. $3
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