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>>THROUGH JULY 13
381 DAYS: THE MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT STORY at the Evansville Museum of
Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Photos, quotes
and historical text are combined in a multidimensional collage to convey
the dynamism of the civil rights movement. For more information, call
425-2406.
>>THROUGH AUGUST 3
CURIOUS GEORGE: LET'S GET CURIOUS! at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis,
3000 N. Meridian St. The exhibit encourages young children's curiosity
as they explore science, math and engineering through hands-on interactive
play. For more information, call The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
at 317-334-3322, 1-800-208-KIDS or visit www.childrensmuseum.org.
>>THROUGH AUGUST 9
SMOKY MOUNTAIN TUNES & TALESTM from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown
Gatlinburg, Tenn. Street-performance event featuring costumed musical
performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back
as 1800. For more information, call (800) 56-VISIT or visit www.gatlinburg.com.
>>THROUGH AUGUST 22
INSTRUCTIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE for Evansville Soccer. Boys and girls entering
kindergarten or first grade may join the league. To register and for more
information, visit www.evvsoccer.org.
>>JULY 1
FAMILY POP-IN PLAY SESSION from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pump it Up, 6600
Frito Lay Drive, Evansville. No reservations needed. For more information,
call 471-7867.
DIAPER CHANGING KNOW-HOW SEMINAR at 7 p.m. at Babies "R" Us,
6501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville. Parents and caregivers will learn
the basics of diapering. For more information, call 402-4300.
>>JULY 2
DISCOVERY DAYS: TELL ME A STORY from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Evansville
Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Experience
exciting tales from some of the paintings in the permanent collection.
Children will tell a story of their own by creating a work of art. Open
to children ages 6 to 12. Advance registration required. For more information,
call 425-2406.
SPIRIT PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP at 6:30 p.m. at Central United Methodist
Church, 300 Mary St., Evansville. This group is for parents of children
with behavioral, emotional or psychological issues. Supervised child care
provided. Sponsored by Mental Health America. For more information, call
426-2640.
>>JULY 3
WIGGLE, GIGGLE & SHAKE at 10:30 a.m. in the Freedom Gallery at the
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Open to
children ages 3 to 7. For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663
or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
ARTIST TRADING CARDS from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Patchwork Central,
100 Washington Ave., Evansville. Create works of pocket-size art to keep
or trade with others. Open to children and adults 10 and older. For more
information, call 424-2735.
>>JULY 4
WEEKLY STORYTIME at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River
Road, Evansville. The Scrambled States of America by Laurie Keller. For
more information, call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
>>JULY 5
STORIES IN ACTION at 1 p.m. in the Freedom Gallery at the Koch Family
Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. For more information,
call Patti Wright at 464-2663 or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
WEEKLY STORYTIME at 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River Road,
Evansville. How to Be a Baby by Me, The Big Sister by Sally Lloyd-Jones.
For more information, call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS MEETING at 3 p.m. at McCullough Library, 5115
Washington Ave., Evansville. Parents Without Partners provides single
parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal
growth, self-confidence and sensitivity toward others by offering an environment
for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques. Children
are welcome to attend. For more information, call 888-6IN-PWOP or e-mail
Connie Bingham at cbingham10@yahoo.com.
>> JULY 7-10
BIKE WEEK from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Patchwork Central, 100 Washington
Ave., Evansville. Learn about bicycles, bike repair, maintenance and bike
safety. Open to children ages 10 to 14. For more information, call 424-2735.
DRAMA WEEK from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Patchwork Central, 100 Washington
Ave., Evansville. Develop stage presence and performance skills through
dramatic exercises. Also take part in recording a radio commercial. Open
to children ages 6 to 12. For more information, call 424-2735.
JULY 7-11
FINE ARTS MINI-CAMP from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Evansville Museum
of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. The curriculum
introduces students to techniques in drawing and painting. Families will
be invited to an art exhibit to see the masterpieces. Open to children
ages 6 to 12. Registration is limited. For more information, call 425-2406.
TALES & SCALES CAMP IMAGINATION in Krannert Hall of Fine Arts and
Wheeler Concert Hall, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. Children
ages 4 to 12 will have an opportunity to explore their creativity and
imagination and become music tellers alongside Tales & Scales artists.
Full-day camp for children ages 6 to 12 is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with
extended care available until 5:30. Half-day camp for children ages 4
to 5 is from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is first-come, first-serve.
For more information, call 425-8741 or visit www.talesandscales.org.
OLD STONE FINE ART SCHOOL from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Stone Gallery,
102 State St., Newburgh. Open to children ages 6 to 9. Learn about famous
artists, drawing, painting and ceramic sculpture. Digital photography
also offered (please call). Students provide their own sack lunch. For
more information, call 490-6070.
>>JULY 8
FAMILY POP-IN PLAY SESSION from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pump it Up, 6600
Frito Lay Drive, Evansville. No reservations needed. For more information,
call 471-7867.
TOP TEN FOOD ALLERGY TIPS from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the St. Mary's Bariatric
Center, 540 S. Kenmore Drive, Evansville. Speaker is Dr. Jason White,
allergist. Presented by Tri-State Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Support
Group. For more information, e-mail bmoors@wowway.com.
>>JULY 9
DISCOVERY DAYS: "CSI" AT THE MUSEUM from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside
Drive. Solve a "crime" at the museum using forensics. Participants
will compare crystals under a microscope, dust for fingerprints and use
chromatography to build a case against a suspect. Open to children ages
8 to 12. Advance registration required. For more information, call 425-2406.
>> JULY 10
FREE CHILDBIRTH CLASS at the Warrick County Health Department, 107 W.
Locust St., Boonville. Class continues on consecutive Thursdays through
Aug. 14. Open to anyone at least 5 months pregnant. To register, call
LaDonna Richmond at 897-2323.
WIGGLE, GIGGLE & SHAKE at 10:30 a.m. in the Freedom Gallery at the
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Open to
children ages 3 to 7. For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663
or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION: A FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR from 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. at FTIA Childvision Room, 400 Bentee Wes Court, Evansville. Seminar
for prospective parents interested in learning about international adoption.
Prospective families will be able to speak with local families who have
adopted and will gain a better understanding of the international adoption
process. Presented by Families Thru International Adoption. Registration
not required. For more information, call 1-888-797-9900 or visit www.ftia.org.
>>JULY 11
WEEKLY STORYTIME at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River
Road, Evansville. Charlie Hits it Big by Deborah Blumenthal. For more
information, call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
MOMS CLUB OF EVANSVILLE MEETING at 10 a.m. in Classroom A, third floor,
The Women's Hospital, 4199 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh. The MOMS (Moms Offering
Moms Support) Club of Evansville is a support group for stay-at-home moms
who would like to get out and meet other moms and their children. Business
meetings are once a month. In addition, members host various play dates,
such as craft time, park play, field trips and play at members' homes.
A monthly Mom's Night Out is the only event to which children are not
invited. For more information, call 253-5742 or e-mail momsclubev@yahoo.com.
>>JULY 12
WHAT IS MY CHILD SAYING? from 10 a.m. to noon EST at the Medical Arts
Building Conference Center, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center,
721 W. 13th St., Jasper, Ind. The workshop will present a general picture
of how children develop essential communication skills through the first
three years of their lives. Presented by Susan Dixon, speech and language
pathologist. Registration required. To register or for more information
on this and previous seminars, call 1-812-229-9154 or visit www.aboutspecialkids.org.
EARLY LEARNING EXPO from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Babies "R" Us,
6501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville. The expo will feature tips on choosing
appropriate educational toys for babies and toddlers as well as information
on the latest innovations for baby development. Free introductory Kindermusik
classes at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required). For
more information, call 402-4300.
ARTITUDE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Speak Loud Gallery at the Koch
Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. For more information,
call Patti Wright at 464-2663 or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
PAST TIMES, PAST TUNES: TALK TO THE ANIMALS at 1 p.m. in the Freedom Gallery
at the Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St.
For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663 or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
ALL ABOUT ICE CREAM at 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River
Road, Evansville. Ice-cream stories and make-your-own sundaes. For more
information, call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
>>JULY 14-17
ART GARDEN WEEK II from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Patchwork Central,
100 Washington Ave., Evansville. Continue working and learning in the
community garden, make a healthy snack each day and do art projects. Open
to children ages 6 and older. For more information, call 424-2735.
>>JULY 14-18
FINE ARTS MINI-CAMP from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Evansville Museum
of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. The curriculum
introduces students to techniques in drawing and painting. Families will
be invited to an art exhibit to see the masterpieces. Open to children
ages 6 to 12. Registration is limited. For more information, call 425-2406.
TALES & SCALES CAMP IMAGINATION in Krannert Hall of Fine Arts and
Wheeler Concert Hall, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Ave. Children
ages 4 to 12 will have an opportunity to become music tellers alongside
Tales & Scales artists. Full-day camp for children ages 6 to 12 is
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended care available until 5:30. Half-day
camp for children ages 4 to 5 is from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is
first-come, first-serve. For more information, call 425-8741 or visit
www.talesandscales.org.
OLD STONE FINE ART SCHOOL from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Stone Gallery,
102 State St., Newburgh. Open to children ages 9 to 12. Learn about famous
artists, drawing, painting and ceramic sculpture. Digital photography
also offered (please call). Students provide their own sack lunch. For
more information, call 490-6070.
>>JULY 15
FAMILY POP-IN PLAY SESSION from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pump it Up, 6600
Frito Lay Drive, Evansville. No reservations needed. For more information,
call 471-7867.
>>JULY 16
DISCOVERY DAYS: RODIN IN HIS OWN WORDS from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive.
Learn about the famous sculptor through a tour of his work and create
a masterpiece. Open to children ages 6 to 12. Advance registration required.
For more information, call 425-2406.
>>JULY 17
WIGGLE, GIGGLE & SHAKE at 10:30 a.m. in the Freedom Gallery at the
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Open to
children ages 3 to 7. For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663
or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Classroom 117, St. Mary's
Center for Children, 3900 Washington Ave., Evansville. Overview of special
education. Speaker is Larry Bass, director of special education services
for the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation. Open to parents and
caregivers of children with developmental, academic or social concerns.
For more information, call Kim Mann at 485-7397.
>>JULY 18
WEEKLY STORYTIME at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River
Road, Evansville. I'm the Best Artist In the Ocean by Kevin Sherry. For
more information, call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
>>JULY 19
BARNES & NOBLE, JR. OLYMPICS from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Barnes &
Noble, 624 S. Green River Road, Evansville. Hear Olympic stories and enjoy
games, treats and activities. For more information, call Barnes &
Noble at 475-1054.
CELEBRATION OF CHILDREN REUNION from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forest Park,
Noblesville, Ind. Hosted by Families Thru International Adoption. FTIA
adopting and adoptive parents, their families and friends and those considering
international adoption are invited. For details or to register, visit
www. ftia.org/reunion.asp. Guests may also register at Forest Park on
the day of the reunion.
VISITING SCIENTIST MARK VALENZUELA from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Work
Smart Gallery at the Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E.
Fifth St. For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663 or e-mail
info@cmoekids.org.
EVANSVILLE CO-OP SCHOOL STARTUP MEETING at 2 p.m. at Oaklyn Library Meeting
Room, Oaklyn Branch Library, 3001 Oaklyn Drive, Evansville. An organizational
meeting for parents interested in starting an elementary co-op school.
A co-op school is a democratic organization where parents, teachers and
students share in the planning and operation of the school. Parents participate
on a rotating basis, assisting a professional teacher. For more information,
call Roberta at 204-7921 or visit www.evansvillecoopschool.com.
>>JULY 21-25
FINE ARTS MINI-CAMP from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Evansville Museum
of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. The curriculum
introduces students to techniques in drawing and painting. Families will
be invited to an art exhibit to see the masterpieces. Open to children
ages 6 to 12. Registration is limited. For more information, call 425-2406.
OLD STONE FINE ART SCHOOL from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Stone Gallery,
102 State St., Newburgh. Open to children ages 6 to 9. Learn about famous
artists, drawing, painting and ceramic sculpture. Digital photography
also offered (please call). Students provide their own sack lunch. For
more information, call 490-6070.
OUTRIGGER ISLAND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Gateway
Baptist Church, 7654 State Road 66, Newburgh, Ind. Island adventure and
great Bible study. Open to children ages 3 to 12 years. To register, call
Gateway Baptist Church at 853-3787.
>>JULY 22
FAMILY POP-IN PLAY SESSION from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pump it Up, 6600
Frito Lay Drive, Evansville. No reservations needed. For more information,
call 471-7867.
HELP YOUR BABY SLEEP SEMINAR at 7 p.m. at Babies "R" Us, 6501
E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville. Parents will learn the basic steps of
a routine that will help baby settle down, fall asleep easily and stay
asleep through the night. Includes a video presentation and product demonstrations.
For more information, call 402-4300.
>>JULY 23
DISCOVERY DAYS: WILD WEATHER from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Evansville
Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Find
answers to wild weather questions through interactive demonstrations and
make some wild weather. Open to children ages 6 to 12. Advance registration
required. For more information, call 425-2406.
>>JULY 24
WIGGLE, GIGGLE & SHAKE at 10:30 a.m. in the Freedom Gallery at the
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Open to
children ages 3 to 7. For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663
or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
>>JULY 25
WEEKLY STORYTIME at 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River
Road, Evansville. Little Rabbit and the Night Mare by Kate Klise. For
more information, call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
>>JULY 26
WEEKLY STORYTIME at 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 624 S. Green River Road,
Evansville. The Best Book to Read by Debbie Bertram. For more information,
call Barnes & Noble at 475-1054.
FOOD SAFETY TIPS from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Live Big Gallery at the
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. For more
information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663 or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
>>JULY 28 - AUGUST 1
OLD STONE FINE ART SCHOOL from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Stone Gallery,
102 State St., Newburgh. Open to children ages 6 to 12. Learn about famous
artists, drawing, painting and ceramic sculpture. Digital photography
also offered (please call). Students provide their own sack lunch. For
more information, call 490-6070.
>>JULY 29
FAMILY POP-IN PLAY SESSION from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Pump it Up, 6600
Frito Lay Drive, Evansville. No reservations needed. For more information,
call 471-7867.
>>JULY 30
DISCOVERY DAYS: EXPLORE EGYPT from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Evansville
Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Find
out what makes this country unique and why it has captivated people for
centuries. Learn about Egyptian hieroglyphics and create a cartouche to
keep. Open to children ages 6 to 12. Advance registration required. For
more information, call 425-2406.
>>JULY 31
WIGGLE, GIGGLE & SHAKE at 10:30 a.m. in the Freedom Gallery at the
Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Open to
children ages 3 to 7. For more information, call Patti Wright at 464-2663
or e-mail info@cmoekids.org.
>>AUGUST 3
"THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES" at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Evansville
Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. Presented by the Evansville Children's
Theatre. For more information, call 303-0483 or e-mail ectheatre@hotmail.com.
>>SEPTEMBER 13
FALL CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE from 8 a.m. to noon at St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church, 625 Frame Road, Newburgh, Ind. Specially marked items
are half price after 10:30 a.m. No children under 12 or strollers will
be permitted; however, babies in infant carriers are allowed. Sponsored
by St. John the Baptist Mother to Mother Ministry. For more information,
visit www.consignmentsale.blogspot.com.
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