I just stumbled across this information and wanted to get the word out about Harry’s visit to the Orlando Science Center this weekend.  I found the information on WFTV’s “Inside Central Florida” events page.
Harry’s trip can be tracked at www.harrysbigadventure.com. His site includes a learning center, games, downloads, photo galleries and a blog on his [...]

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The 2nd Annual Target Family Theatre Festival begins today and runs through July 27th at Loch Haven Park.  The festival has been coordinated by The Orlando Repertory Theatre.  The following information comes from their web site:
 
The fun begins July 19th at 10:00 AM! Join us for the Target Family Theatre Festival Opening Day Celebration. You’ll [...]

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I recently visited The Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore.  According to their web site, “The Sewing Studio is a family owned business, located in Maitland, Florida, which has grown to become one of the largest full-service sewing suppliers in the southeastern United States….With a staff of over 25 knowledgeable sales people and teachers, The Sewing Studio [...]

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Local JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores are offering Kids Camp Craft Classes during June, July, and August for children ages 5 to 14.  Some of the classes offered are:

Sewing
Quilting
Crochet
Knitting
Jewelry-making
Cake decorating
Decorative painting

Classes are offered on three different skill levels.

Skill Level 1 – No prior experience required
Skill Level 2 – Some experience in topic area expected
Skill Level [...]

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Young Chef’s Academy in Winter Park is ready to kick up the summer heat in June with fun mini-camps. Schooling year round?  No problem. With both morning  (9 AM- 12 Noon) and afternoon (1 PM-4PM) sessions, these mini-camps are perfect for homeschoolers who might want to get “school work” out of the way before heading [...]

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I was looking for something cool to do with the kids today and was delighted to see that moms get in free with a paid admission at Medieval Times in Kississimme.  Kids and hubby have never been to see the show, and I haven’t been since I was 12!  Just wanted to take a minute [...]

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National Astronomy Day is Saturday, May 10, 2008.  You can celebrate this special day locally at the Orlando Science Center.  This following information is listed on their email flyer:
 
Take a day to immerse yourself in another world.  Join us for a day full of planets, stars and activities that will inspire you to look far [...]

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Central Florida Earth Day Festival
Hosted by Florida School of Holistic Living, Dandelion Communitea Cafe’, and the Misty Forest Academy 
Saturday, Apr. 19th, 2008, 12:00pm – 10:00pm 
Downtown Orlando, 618 N Thornton Ave.
Cost: FREE
Join us from 12noon – 10PM in beautiful Downtown Orlando for an exciting day of music, educational speakers, sustainable vendors and more in celebration [...]

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The public radio and television stations of WMFE will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 12th, from 10am to 3pm.  The following information came from their web site:
WMFE will offer activities that will entertain you and your entire family, including:

Meet Donna Dewberry, star of the Donna Dewberry Show, painter and creator of the [...]

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The 6th Annual Children’s Art Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26th, from 10am to 2pm at the Maitland Art Center.  The festival is free for children and $3 for adults.
This year’s theme is “Make Art an Adventure…Art and Animals.”  The Maitland Art Center will be transformed into an animal-friendly environment.  The festival will [...]

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