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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Clowns, Comedy and Spring Chickens!

Our weekly feature rounds up the best family activities around the Island.

IMP Comedy Show IMP, the improvised comedy troupe, will perform Friday, April 8, at the Katharine Cornell Theater in Vineyard Haven. The 7:30 p.m. show is by kids, for kids and to benefit kids: the money raised at the show will help to send the IMP troupe to the Chicago Improv Festival! Price: $8   The World of Color The World of Color class for Children happens on Fridays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m., at Featherstone Center for the Arts. These sessions are designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old and are intended to open their eyes to what a colorful world we live in. For more details, call 508-693-1850. Price: $30   Coco the Clown The Oak Bluffs Library is hosting Coco the Clown & Voice Movement Therapy on Saturday, …

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"Healthy Kids Day" at the YMCA, "The IMPers", World of Color for Children, and 5 more ›

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Pirates, Yoga and Ceramics

Our weekly feature rounds up the best family activities around the Island.

Mom/Dad and Me Yoga  The Yoga Collective offers Mom/Dad and Me Yoga on Wednesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m. This fun and health-promoting program allows parents and children to participate together. Price: Drop-in classes, $16; 10-class card, $140; 20-class card, $240   Ceramics for Toddlers   Featherstone Center for the Arts offers Ceramics Open Studio for Toddlers on Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m. This class is geared for little ones ages 3 to 5 years old. For more information, call 508-693-1850. Price: $5   Teen Night    Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to the Vineyard Haven Public Library on Thursdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Teen Night features movies, parties, crafts, Wii games, computer games, book clubs, new books and more. Events will…

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Mom/Dad and Me Yoga, Teen Night for grades 6-12, "Pirates of Penzance", and 4 more ›

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Movies, Painting and Races!

Our weekly feature rounds up the best family activities around the Island.

Tween Time Movie Night  Will it be an comedy? Adventure? Drama? The Vineyard Haven Public Library is screening a Tween Time movie on Wednesday, March 23, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. For the PG movie title, call Amy Ryan at 508-696-4211.  Price: Free   Oil Painting for Children    Featherstone Center for the Arts is offering Oil Painting for Children with Lani Chaney on Thursdays, from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The program is designed for children ages six to eight. For more information, call 508-693-1850. Price: $35   Annual Food Drive  The Edgartown School Student Council is conducting its annual food drive through April 14. It's a great opportunity to teach children about caring for your fellow man.  Have them help you …

In this Article:

Tween Time Movie at the Vineyard Haven Library, Oil Painting for Children, Edgartown School Annual Food Drive, and 3 more ›

Friday, March 18, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Musicals! Farm Animals! Open Mics!

Bye, Bye Birdie! The Tisbury School will present its 7th and 8th grade musical, "Bye, Bye Birdie" Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school gym.    Island Alpaca Open House Island Alpaca in Oak Bluffs is hosting a green-themed St. Patrick's Day open house Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Enjoy self-guided walking tours, cider, spinning demonstrations and an up-close meet and greet with an alpaca. Open Mic Night The YMCA is hosting a teen open mic night at the Y's Alexandra Gagnon Teen Center for grades 9 through 12. Doors open Friday, March 18 at 6 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested. Farm Family Sunday Brunch       Lend a helping hand with morning chores and say hello to the animals at the Farm Institute on …

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YMCA, Teen Open Mike Night at the Y, Tisbury School, and 3 more ›

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Our weekly feature rounds up the best family activities around the Island.

This week is all about animals and art! Check out our assortment of upcoming children's activities.   Go Green with Island Alpaca Island Alpaca is hosting St. Patty's Day Weekend Open Houses on March 12 and 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a self-guided walking tour, cider, spinning demonstrations and an up-close meet and greet with a "green" alpaca. (The animals are earth-friendly; they won't be dyed the color of St. Patrick's Day beer. For details, call 508-693-5554. Price: Free   Combine Animals and Art Animals in Art with Lani Carney is a program designed for kids ages 6 to 11 years old. This class takes place Wednesdays from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Featherstone Art. For more information, call 508-693-1850. Price…

In this Article:

Animals in Art for Children, Free Teen Afters-School Program: Printmaking, Martha's Vineyard Museum, and 1 more ›

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Our weekly Wednesday feature rounds up the best family activities around the Island.

Snow? Rain? Wind?  Sun? All of the above? The weather may make it hard to make plans with the kids this week, but this assortment of things to do will give you some options to consider! Stuffed Animal Sleepover Sometimes, even stuffed animals would like to be invited to a sleepover! Miss Sondra at the Oak Bluffs Public Library is inviting children to drop off their plush friends on Friday, March 4, by 4 p.m  for her Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children may pick up their stuffed animals on Saturday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m. and stay for breakfast. Photos of the animals' festivities will be posted on the library's Facebook page. For more information, call Miss Sondra at 508-693-9433 or e-mail her at smurphy@clamsnet.org. Pricing: Free   Laura …

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Laura Jergegan: Girl on a Whaleship Exhibit, Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Oak Bluffs Public Library, Play Group at the YMCA, and 5 more ›

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