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- Eureka! Family Fun - Philadelphia Daily News
- Two faces of Spring Break (Part 2): Family Friendly Fun - News Herald
- Salem hosts Family Fun Fair April 17 - Eagle-Tribune
| Little Rock Family on 'Today's THV at 5': Family fun ... - Today's THV Posted: 07 Apr 2010 01:00 PM PDT 70th Scimitar Shrine Circus There is one show Friday, April 9th at 7 p.m. There are three shows Saturday, April 10th. Show times are at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 children under 12. Arkansas Literary Festival All day Saturday and Sunday, enjoy readings and workshops by children's authors, illustrators and entertainers. Highlights include a performance by Brian and Terri Kinder, "Art to Go" production courtesy of Wildwood Park, special performance of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp by Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre and a youth poetry competition. For full schedule of family events, check out LittleRockFamily.com. Saturday Discoveries, "Growing Up Green" A hands-on science workshop for children in grades K - 6. Cost is $20 per child. Reservations are required. Call Beth Nelsen at 396-7061. Little Rock Family MagazineFive Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Eureka! Family Fun - Philadelphia Daily News Posted: 07 Apr 2010 08:28 AM PDT To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Two faces of Spring Break (Part 2): Family Friendly Fun - News Herald Posted: 07 Apr 2010 08:42 AM PDT DESTIN - Among the hundreds of college students sunbathing on the beach in Destin last week, three little girls in matching swimsuits played in the sand. "It's easier to find them that way," said Samantha Ketterman of Illinois, bundled up in a jacket on the chilly day and holding her fourth daughter, 18-month-old Liv. "They love it here." The Kettermans are one of the families that join 25,000 to 30,000 college students for spring break in Destin, and according to Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council Director Darryl Jones, one of many. He said the TDC has been advertising exclusively for families since 1991, when the lodging community complained that they couldn't afford to become the preferred destination for college kids. And although the area draws in thousands of spring breakers, Jones said the student turnout in Destin is nothing compared to Panama City, which brings about 400,000 college students to its shores for spring break. The fact that many hotels in Destin require renters to be at least 25 years old, compiled with not advertising for students, has kept Destin fairly family-friendly. "College kids… there's nothing wrong with them," Jones said. "We have a good mix, but we prefer families. One nice thing about families is they have reunions, weddings, then the kids grow up and get married and bring their kids. We get a lot of repeat visitors." The Ketterman family is enjoying their eighth year in Destin. And the father of the family, Travis, said it has become almost like a second home. He said the week they spend in the area consists mostly of lounging on the beach or by the pool, grilling out at night, then repeating. Samantha added that they always spend at least a day on the docks. "We like to see the fish come in," said Samantha, who calculated that the family would spend a total of $2,500 on their Destin vacation. While the Kettermans are Destin regulars, the Braun family of Illinois was on their first trip to the area last week. And on their first day at the beach, 9-year-old Gillian had already spotted three dolphins swimming along the shore, although she said she's seen dolphins before. "It's still exciting," she said, adding that her favorite thing to do at the beach is building sandcastles. Mike, Gillian's dad, said they chose Destin because they heard it was more "family-friendly" than other coastal vacation spots. He said they planned to check out the visitor's center for more information on things to do in the area and planned to spend about $2,000 on the trip. Their immediate plans were to play at The Track and lounge on the beach, which was unseasonable chilly when the family arrived. "It's better than Chicago," Mike said of the weather. "A cloudy day on vacation is better than a sunny day at work." The Jones family of Illinois started their vacation at The Track to avoid the windy beach, and they were one of many families who said they had to scale down their vacation budgets this year. "We usually go to an island, but it's all about the budget this year," said Vicki, adding that the family of four would spend about $3,000 on their Destin vacation. While playing a game of goofy golf, the family said they planned to visit the Armament Museum and Panama City in addition to playing on the beaches of Destin. "Panama City is for the kids," said Vicki, the mom of 14-year-old Matthew and 17-year-old Tara. "We had to compromise… a little family fun and a little teenage fun." The Mullenix family of Minnesota said they were also on a budget, spending only $1,300 for their trip. Geani and her 12-year-old son, Kyle, drove 21 hours to save money on airfare. But the family's budget isn't limiting their fun in Destin. Geani said she was making reservations to go fishing on a charter boat and planning a trip to a local golf course, in addition to taking a dolphin cruise. They spent their first day in Destin on the beach, with Geani spending her time burying Kyle in the sand, per his request. "Brrr…it's cold," Kyle said, although only his head was left poking above the sand to feel the wind. When asked about their younger spring break cohorts, all the families said the college students didn't really bother them. Although, most noted that the fact that their hotel didn't allow unchaperoned students helped to keep the kids out of their hair. "It's fun to have them out here on the beach," said Travis, who was staying at the Summer Breeze with the rest of the Ketterman family. "But it's nice that the kids can get some sleep at the room." To read about the adventures of one group of college students on spring break, click here. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Salem hosts Family Fun Fair April 17 - Eagle-Tribune Posted: 06 Apr 2010 11:03 PM PDT SALEM — Parents who have a concern about their baby or young child's development in areas such as speech/language, motor, social or cognitive skills are encouraged to make an appointment for a free screening at the upcoming Handle With Care Family Fun and Safety Fair. The fair takes place Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodbury School, 206 Main St. It caps off local activities surrounding the national Week of the Young Child, which focuses on the needs of young children and their families, and recognizes early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Salem Family Resources is providing these screenings with the support of the Salem Exchange Club and the New Hampshire Infant Mental Health Team. Private and confidential screenings are intended for children ages 2 months to 6 years. Referral assistance to professional service providers for further evaluation in these areas will be available. Walk-in screenings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to screenings, the Salem Police Department will provide a car seat safety check and free children's IDs. Salem Family Resources will conduct its annual Toy Sale with new and gently used toys, sports equipment and baby equipment for sale. Free children's entertainment includes a bounce house, Salem Fire Department vehicles and more. For more information, e-mail info@salemfamilyresources.org or call 898-5493. Serving the greater Salem area since 1994, Salem Family Resources-Success By 6 is a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs to families to help them meet the physical, social, emotional and educational needs of their young children. For more information about the organization and its programming see www.salemfamilyresources.org, e-mail info@salemfamilyresources.org or call 898-5493. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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