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May 19, 2011
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Rain, Rain Go Away!

Hello!!  I apologize for not publishing last week.  My husband had surgery and I have been playing the single mom role (well at least the single driver role) and I have been exhausted and overwhelmed!  My hats off to all of you who do it on your own all the time. 

Well just as I was getting use to the beautiful spring weather and enjoying the warm temperatures we are now getting the never ending rain shower.  Don't get me wrong, I love the rain but enough is enough ...


Macaroni Kid and Denver Outlaws Ice Cream Social!

Enjoy a family fun night with the Denver Outlaws! Meet the players, enjoy yummy ice cream and more!

Lacrosse may not be a sport that you are very familiar with but as the fastest growing sport in the country, that is bound to change soon.  While lacrosse is America’s oldest game, it may be the “freshest” sport in the nation as well.   Its unique blend of fast-paced, high scoring, hard-hitting action has made it the fastest growing team sport in the United States. Before my oldest son started playing lacrosse three years ago I must admit I had no idea what the sport was all about, nor ...

Balancing the Superparent Within Us

For some of us, spring is a time of year when the impulse to do it all and be it all kicks into high gear. The promise of warmer weather and longer days ahead brings plenty of new opportunity and an increase in expectations and over-scheduling. Is it really possible to meet all the obligations being a Super Parent requires? I hate to be the one to pull that giant "s" off your blue leotard, but the truth is that we just can’t.  But hopefully there is relief in ...

Build/Buy an Instrument Day 5/22

Do we really have to explain how to celebrate this holiday?  This is a wonderful day to celebrate and is the perfect opportunity to give the gift of music. Today is for the young and the old that have that inner musician just screaming to come out. Shoe Box Guitar Needed: Tissue Box or Shoe BoxScissors6-10 Rubber Bands (assorted sizes and colors work best)Paper Towel TubePencil -Locate a cardboard box of any size, like a tissue box or a shoe box with the lid taped tightly ...

This Week's Picks:

May 20th through May 22nd

Friday, May 20 - Ann's Animals

Join MNHM curator Ann Sarg as she feeds and cares for the live reptiles and amphibians in the Museum collection. What to see and do: -Observes how snakes eat their prey.
-Watch turtles scuttle after their lunch.
-Learn what to do if you encounter a Colorado reptile.
-Pet a live animal.
Where: Morrison Natural History Museum 501 Hwy 8, Morrison, Colorado
When: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just visit the museum during the program
Cost: Admission to the museum is as follows $5 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4-12, and kids 3 and under are FREE  
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Saturday, May 21 - Pirates & Mermaids Kidsfest

Bring the family down for an afternoon of fun!  A costume contest, treasure hunts, crafts, games and fun!
Where: The Downtown Aquarium Denver, Colorado
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Come down and enjoy the fun!
Cost: Adults (12-64) $15.99
Seniors (65+) $14.99
Children (3-11)$9.99
Children (2 and under)FREE
For more info: http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com
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Saturday, May 21 - Kite Ink Workshop

Kids will draw something nifty, cut a stencil (possibly with a little help from parents) and then screenprint onto a piece of paper that we'll assemble into a kite. Also: Please bring 2 plastic supermarket bags to make the tails. But if you forget it's ok as we'll have some extra. *If the weather is nice, bring some lunch for a picnic as we'll go over to Platte Park (4 blocks east of studio) and take them for a test fly once we're finished up.
Where: Ink Lounge 1512 S Acoma Street, Denver, CO 80223
When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 5 -10 years recommended but not set in stone : )
How: You can register HERE
Cost: $15 included materials and beverages
For more info: More information at their website HERE
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Saturday, May 21 - Saturday Movie

Join us for The Chronicles of Narnia:  The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Where: Evergreen Public Library
When: 1:30 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and watch with us
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, May 21 - Kids Saturday Nickelodeon

Embark on a fun-filled excursion for the whole family when you attend this Saturday afternoon series with our guarantee: the films are rated G, and entrance is totally free. Sponsored by the Kids First! Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Target, Wells Fargo and the Xcel Energy Foundation.  
Where: Starz FilmCenter, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: Click HERE for more details
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Saturday, May 21 - The Music Train: Family Concert Series

FAMILY CONCERT SERIES featuring Los Bohemios Performing Salsa, Bolero, Cuban Son The Music Train is committed to providing high quality shows at an affordable price.  The local bands and artists showcase various styles & genres of music that everyone can enjoy and appreciate.  Great music is great music no matter what your age!
Where: The D'Note 7519 Grandview Ave
Old Town Arvada, Co 80002
When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come down and join the fun!
Cost: $7/adults  $3/kids  1 and under Free
For more info: www.ridethemusictrain.com
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Sunday, May 22 - Clear Creek History Park Opening Event

To celebrate our season opening, we’ll have a day of fantastic outdoor activities at the park. Blacksmiths will be on hand to show the tools and techniques of the trade, and local expert Linda Griffin as well as Jefferson County 4-H members will share their woodstove-cooking expertise with visitors and provide some genuine smells of a frontier-style kitchen. Also included will be an egg-toss competition, a pie-baking contest and much more!
Where: Golden History Museums
923 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just come out and celebrate our opening with us!
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.goldenhistorymuseums.org
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Sunday, May 22 - Celebrate Family

A Community-wide Festival for Families Bike Swap • Train Rides • Bounce Castle • Petting Zoo • Helicopter • Rock Climbing Wall • Kid’s Products for Sale • Free Snacks • Face Painting • Prizes • Lunch for Purchase
Where: Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St. Denver, CO
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Families with Children Newborn—Age 8
How: Just come and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.jccdenver.org
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Sunday, May 22 - Baby Boogie

Let the Babies Boogie!
It is Sunday afternoon and the kids are restless. What do you do? We know a place, the perfect location, in Old Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue called the D Note. Every Sunday the kids, from 1 month to 12 years old, come and enjoy music, both by listening to it, playing it and dancing to it. Parents relax at their tables, watching the kids dance and play together - great entertainment in and of itself. The children make new friends and greet some old ones. Some even make this a weekly gathering spot.
Where: The D Note 7519 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO www.dnote.us
When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone
How: Just jump in the car and come on down!
Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
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May 27th through May 28th

Friday, May 27 - Family Fun Night: Under the May Moon

Spring into the summer season with a night of family fun for all. Family Fun Nights are a unique opportunity to explore nature at night in the Mordecai Children’s Garden. Each month brings a new theme with performers in Sagebrush Stage, snacks by the campfire, moon gazing on Marmot Mountain and other fun night time activities. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the Children’s Garden.
Where: The Botanic Gardens 1007 York Street, Denver, CO
When: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: Everyone
How: You can register HERE
Cost: $20 member for a family of four, $3 for each additional person. $25 non-member for a family of four, $4 for each additional person. Children two and under are free of charge.
For more info: www.botanicgardens.org
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Saturday, May 28 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic

Your child will love this kit! This cool Biplane comes with two complete sets of stickers and punch out pilots!
Where: Your local Lowe's Home Improvement Stores
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Recommended for kids ages 4 and up
How: Just come in and build You can RSVP HERE
Cost: FREE
For more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
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20% Off Seasons UV

The Ozone depletion means all people are at risk from harmful UVA & UVB radiation from the sun. In fact skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, more than 1 million diagnosed each year. In 2009 the direct costs of associated with treatment for skin cancer was 1.5 Billion dollars. UV radiation from the sun can also cause skin and eye damage as well as immune system suppression.
Today, children are the most at risk as most children rack up between 50% and 80% of their lifetime sun ...

Kids Eat FREE!!

There are a lot of places in the metro area that have Kids Eat Free (or practically free) Nights!  Here is a list of ones that we know of, and we would love to hear about any that you know to add to our list!  Always call ahead to confirm that they are still having a Kid's Eat Free Night because restaurants can change these at any time.

Also if you find out we have something wrong please let us know.

Everyday 

Las Fuentes (Lakewood) - One free kids meal ...


Macaroni Kid Mom's Group Directory

Are you new to the area? Even if you are not, maybe you are looking for other moms to hang out with (with kids and maybe sometimes without!). Local mom's groups are a great way to meet new friends, and find support. And your kids will make new friends as well!

I've created a list of area Mom's Clubs in the new Business Directory (Many thanks to everyone who contacted me and submitted information.) I know there are more, so if you are a member of a ...


Making "My Macaroni" Work For You

A little info on this great feature

Have you spent all week sifting through the papers, stacks of magazines, pamphlets and flyers, only to get to the car on the day of, and not have the address? Then you have to unload everyone, head back in and look up the address, print out the page, only to arrive exhausted, and late.
Macaroni Kid to the rescue! (Dramatic music here)

Lakewood Macaroni Kid delivers all of the family fun events happening to your inbox each Thursday.

What is “My Macaroni?”

Have you ever wished to have an extra ...


Storytimes!

A list of local library, store and museum storytimes

Jefferson County Library storytimes are designed for specific age groups. Please bring your child to the appropriate one.
Baby Time is for babies up to 2 years, unless otherwise specified.
Toddlers are 2-3 years old.
Preschoolers are 4-6 years old.
Family Nights are for all ages.
Children under 4 years must be with an adult during storytime.

Arvada Libray has no storytimes in May!

Belmar Library has no storytimes in May!

Columbine Library has no storytimes in May!

Wheatridge Library has no storytimes in May!

 

Tuesday
Belmar Library - Toddlers - 10 ...


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