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Elizabeth Shugg Museum of Life and Science in Durham Offers Classes for Young Children Through April 2010

You and your child can explore together in these hour-long classes. A variety of topics are offered throughout the year including Dinosaur Detectives, Astronaut Academy, A Bear’s Backyard, Down on the Farm and more. Classes are offered for ages 2 1/2 to under 4, and for ages 4 through 6. Click here for additional information. Pre-registration required: Call 919.220.5429 ext. 313 Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 22, 2009 at 11:24am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg See the "Rusty Bucket Kids Club" Feature Film Sunday at 2:56 pm!

From the Rusty Bucket: Time slots have been posted and the film is showing at the Apex United Methodist Church (right behind The Rusty Bucket) at approximately 2:56 PM Saturday and Sunday. Lots of great films have been submitted. Check out this link for the listing and times and come make a day/weekend of it. ALSO, Jerry Mathers ("The Beaver" from Leave it to Beaver) is in town for the film festival. He will be… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 22, 2009 at 11:13am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg H1N1 Vaccine Available to Wake County Kids Saturday at 3 Locations

The N&O is reporting today that Wake County children can get H1N1 flu vaccine Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last) at three different sites: the county public health clinic at 10 Sunnybrook Road, the Northern Regional Center on East Holding Avenue in Wake Forest, and Apex High School on Laura Duncan Road in Apex. Learn more here. Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 20, 2009 at 8:17am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" Now in Theaters

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon," the highly anticipated sequel to "Twilight," arrives in theaters today. You can view the trailer and additional information about the movie, based on the books series by Stephanie Meyers, at this link… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 20, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Wake County School Superintendent Calls for $20 Million in Central Services Budget Cuts for FY 2010-11

Just in from the WCPSS Communications Department: Facing a potential funding gap of $20 million for the next fiscal year, this afternoon WCPSS Superintendent Del Burns called for his senior management team to prepare plans for cutting its Central Services operations. In a briefing for reporters, Burns outlined anticipated cost increases and revenue declines for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010. "We are in the midst of our budget planning process and given what we see in the leading indica… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 19, 2009 at 3:56pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg High Lead Levels May be in Several Toys Carrying the Barbie and Disney Label

The Charlotte Observer via the Associated Press is reporting that a California-based advocacy group, the Center for Environmental Health, found lead levels that exceeded federal limits in a Barbie Bike Flair Accessory Kit, a Disney Tinkerbell Water Lily necklace, a Dora the Explorer Activity Tote, two pairs of children's shoes, a boys belt and a kids' poncho. Mattel has stated that it licensed the Barbie name to Bell Sports for the bike accessory kit found with high lead, but didn't make or sell… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 19, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Museum of Life and Science Santa Train Tickets Sell Out in Record Time

Just in from the museum's press office: “We are grateful for the community’s response to this year’s Santa Train fundraiser. Tickets are sold out,” said Laura Hayden, Santa Train organizer and the director of the annual fund. Tickets went on-sale to Museum members on November 16, and to the public yesterday. Nearly 8000 tickets were sold out by 9:30 this morning. “Last year we sold out in two weeks. That’s why we added more trains this year, totaling 400 more seats for the event. We wanted to e… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 19, 2009 at 1:49pm — No Comments

corrie ismaili Dreamsports Center Kidsfest 2010 Logo Contest

Kidsfest 2010 is set for May 2nd. Last year our first annual kidsfest was a huge success, this year we plan to step it up! The kids of Dreamsports Center make the facility fun and entertaining which is why we, the staff, at Dreamsports need their help. We want to hear from the kids. We want to know What does Dreamsports Center mean to you? This year we are asking kids 5-14 years old to create our Kidsfest logo. Kids are asked to draw a logo/picture showing what Dreamsports means to you… Continue

Added by corrie ismaili on November 18, 2009 at 3:07pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Museum of Life and Science Welcomes Baby Pot Bellied Pig

A baby pot bellied pig named Auggie arrived at the Museum of Life and Science this past Saturday. “He is absolutely adorable,” comments Sherry Samuels, the animal department director. Auggie weighed a hefty 20 lbs when he arrived at the Museum. He will go through a thirty day quarantine period before joining Mi… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 17, 2009 at 12:41pm — 1 Comment

Caroline Stroud Recruiting Focus Group Participants - Moms of 8-10 year olds

Is it a good idea for children to occasionally be allowed to sip drinks with alcohol? Some parents believe that introducing children to alcohol at home will prevent risky drinking when children become teens. Other parents think that sipping drinks with alcohol only makes risky drinking more likely in the teen years. Many parents are not sure what’s best. Are you a mom with an 8 to 10 year old child? If so, RTI International is developing a new family health education program called Magical M… Continue

Added by Caroline Stroud on November 17, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Success Teams Help Participants Succeed as Parents by Fulfilling Lifelong Goals

When you follow your dreams and achieve the goals you set for yourself, you can be a better overall person - and that means you become a better parent, too. That's why I want to share something my friend Hollace Dowdy is involved with. She is part of an inspiring company that empowers men and women to discover their passions, strengths and skills through "Success Team Workshops." These workshops, very simply, put your dreams and wishes into priority through a group setting of 6 members who help… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 16, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Elizabeth Shugg N.C. Museum of History's Annual Student Essay Contest Rewards $200 Prize; Deadline is Jan. 21

The N.C. Museum of History is accepting entries for the 2010 Fourth Annual Student Essay Contest for undergraduate and graduate students. A prize of $200 will be awarded for the best research paper about North Carolina history. Judging will be based on historical accuracy, quality of written communication, and contribution to the field of local history. The winning essayist must be willing to present a lecture at noon on May 12, 2010, during History à la Carte, an informal lunchtime program held… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 16, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

LIZ NEELY back to the fifties....

For children to have an exposure to my childhood characters, Like "Leave it to Beaver", Jerry Mathers, and then a Dickens' character, Nicholas , really is great. I have noticed the current topics , authors, and t.v. shows are so far removed from my frame of reference. It is refreshing to see a renewal of "reminders "of the 50's. Continue

Added by LIZ NEELY on November 15, 2009 at 8:55pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Check Out the "Leave it to Beaver Marathon" at All Booked Up in Apex Nov. 16-20

All Booked Up will host a "Leave it to Beaver Marathon" during the week of Nov. 16-20 in anticipation of the upcoming Apex Film Festival. The store will show Season 1 of the series each day and offer popcorn, drinks and door prizes. Kids (young and old) will become acquainted with the Film Festival star Jerry Mathers, who starred as "Beaver" in the popular 1950s show. All Booked Up will also be giving away… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 12, 2009 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment

Elizabeth Shugg Happy Veterans Day!

Looking for an indoor way you and the kids can honor and celebrate Vetarans Day today? The N.C. Museum of History offers an exhibit titled "A Call to Arms," which looks at North Carolina's military heritage from the American Re… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 11, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" Movie Debuts Feb. 12

A movie is being made of the popular Rick Riordan "Percy Jackson" series. "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" will hit theaters nationwide Feb. 12. If your kids are thinking about starting this series, now is a good time for them to read it so they can follow it up with the movie. Both… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 10, 2009 at 12:03pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Unveils Images of Galaxy Center Nov. 19

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will take visitors on a journey to the center of our Galaxy when it unveils unprecedented mural-sized images of the Milky Way’s core as seen by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. The images will be unveiled to the public on Thursday, November 19. Prior to the unveiling, join Michael J. Malaska of the Raleigh Astronomy Club at 6:00 pm in th… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 9, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Kids' Chance Helps Fulfill Dreams of Children Whose Parents Have Suffered Serious Work-Related Accidents

South Carolina author Tom Poland's latest column looks back at an interview he conducted seven years ago with a Georgia defense attorney named Bob Clyatt whose experience with an injured client motivated him to start a non-profit organization called Kids' Chance. Kids' Chance's mission is to fulfill the dreams of children whose parents have suffered serious work-related accidents. These injuries often have devastating effects. Kids' Chanc… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 9, 2009 at 9:25am — No Comments

Elizabeth Shugg Geocaching Abundant on American Tobacco Trail

This weekend my husband's sister, brother-in-law, brother, brother's girlfriend and two dogs visited. The beautiful weather and desire to find something all of us -- including the dogs -- could do together, prompted us to hit the American Tobacco Trail. Since my sister- and brother-in-law are avid geocachers,… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Shugg on November 7, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Cindy Fallsen food and environment

Halloween candy was too much this year. We need to double check our Dental Plan :). I have been thinking about the connection of food and our environment. While there is much green marketing for kids, I am not sure much of it has to do with eating healthy. I think if kids will learn to app… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on November 7, 2009 at 11:35am — No Comments

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