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Baltimore Mama » Events http://www.baltimoremama.net City Living In Style... With Kids Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:06:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 When the Circus Comes to Town… http://www.baltimoremama.net/2009/03/when-the-circus-comes-to-town/ http://www.baltimoremama.net/2009/03/when-the-circus-comes-to-town/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:54:40 +0000 Gretchen http://www.baltimoremama.net/?p=419 It is sometimes a little tricky to think of things to do with the whole family that won’t cost an arm and a leg,  isn’t it?  I know we are so lucky to have nearby access to all of the wonderful free museums in DC.  But, when I think of events and shows I am not so sure I want to fork over so much for our family of four.  Here is a chance to save some cash, you can go see Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey at First Mariner Arena for a pretty good deal!  Get four tickets for $44.oo to see the circus (children under two do not require a ticket).  Tickets are regularly priced anywhere from $14-$70.  Here is a description of what this year’s circus will bring:

A wacky and whimsical circus spectacular featuring the ultimate tug of war between Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and clown eccentric Tom Dougherty over a magical top hat that controls the circus. Watch dogs fly, Asian Elephants skip, hop, and groove and one courageous man stand eye to eye with a pack of powerful Bengal tigers. Circus celebrities help rev-up the motorcycle madness featuring one cycle on a high wire and seven speeding riders in a Globe of Steel. Extraordinary aerial acts fill the arena sky with a rare double-decker trapeze and Chinese acrobats propelling through the air. This show really goes OVER THE TOP!

Baltimore show dates: March 25 through April 5
Baltimore location: 1st Mariner Arena

Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code “MOM” at select ticketing channels**. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Gold Circle Seating, Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or combinable with other offers.  Other Restrictions May Apply.
The tickets can be purchased from www.ticketmaster.com and by entering the MOM code in the “MC promotional box” when purchasing tickets.

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from The Baltimore Sun

You are invited to join families from all across Baltimore City for a
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the Playground at Stadium
Place.

Friday, March 13th at 5:30pm at New Waverly Methodist Church.
644 East 33rd Street across from the entrance to the Giant.
$5 for Adults
$3 for children under 12
Includes children activities and entertainment.

We will rise from the ashes! As many of you know, Our Playground at
Stadium Place was destroyed by an arsonist in September.
Unfortunately, the arsonist has not been caught; police and fire
detectives are still actively investigating.

The Y of Central Maryland and Friends of Our Playground are mutually
focused on improving the lives of the children and youth by providing
safe and enriching opportunities for play and recreation. These
organizations have joined together to rebuild Our Playground at
Stadium Place after the tragic fire in September of 2008. We invite,
and thank you for, your participation and support.

www.StadiumPlayground.org
FriendsOfOurPlayground@gmail.com
443.756.6198

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Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center will host its fall Natural Baby and Child Fair, Sunday, November 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Local vendors will be on hand to offer their goods, just in time for the holiday season.  It’s also a great opportunity to check out Special Beginnings and its array of services. 

The current list of vendors includes:

You’ll be able to find the following products and services:

  • Wooden Toys
  • BabyLegs
  • Great Books for Kids
  • Natural, Handmade Body Care Products
  • Cloth Diapers
  • Baby Carriers
  • Breastfeeding Supplies
  • Bellycasting Kits
  • Doula Services
  • Bradley Childbirth Classes
  • Pregnancy and Birth Photography
  • Soft Organic Toys
  • Music for Young Children
  • Seated Massage

Don’t forget to visit the Special Beginnings Breastfeeding Boutique, which will be open during the Fair!  There will be boxes at the door for donations to Arden House, a domestic violence shelter for women and their children. Items needed include new clothes, toiletries, pantry items, new toys, gift cards, etc.

 

Special Beginnings is located at 1454 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Arnold, MD  21012.

For more information, contact naturalbabyfair@yahoo.com. ]]> http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/special-beginnings-natural-baby-and-child-fair/feed/ 0 Waldorf School Fall Speakers’ Series: Play = Learning http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/waldorf-school-fall-speakers-series-play-learning/ http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/waldorf-school-fall-speakers-series-play-learning/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:28:31 +0000 jenn http://www.baltimoremama.net/?p=309

Waldorf School of Baltimore  

Fall 2008 Speakers’ Series 

Thursday, November 13, 2008:  7:00pm to 8:30pm 

 

Play = Learning: How Play Motivates Children’s Academic and Social Development 

Speaker: Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, author of the award-winning Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How Our Children Really Learn and Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less 

 

 The Waldorf School of Baltimore is very pleased to welcome Dr. Golinkoff to their Fall 2008 Speakers’ Series. Dr. Golinkoff, H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Education at the University of Delaware and winner of the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship and the James McKeen Cattell prize for her research on language development, will join us for an informative and engaging evening. 

Dr. Golinkoff’s talk will offer a view on how best to educate our children for the 21st century global economy. Drawing on her most recent publication, A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool: Presenting the Evidence, Dr. Golinkoff will consider the research on the importance of play and playful learning – in a playful way, of course! 

$5.00 will be collected for this event at the door. The Waldorf School of Baltimore is located at 4801 Tamarind Road, Baltimore, MD 21209. 

 Visit their website for details on other events. 

www.waldorfschoolofbaltimore.org

 

]]> http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/waldorf-school-fall-speakers-series-play-learning/feed/ 0 Meet the Doulas with ICAN of Baltimore http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/meet-the-doulas-with-ican-of-baltimore/ http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/meet-the-doulas-with-ican-of-baltimore/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:46:59 +0000 Gretchen http://www.baltimoremama.net/?p=301 ICAN of Baltimore has been around for awhile.  They are a grassroots organization that supports women and families through all areas related to Cesarean births.  They have monthly meetings and this month’s is a good one for all pregnant mamas, or those just curious about a future birth, or have had a c-section in the past. The topic this month is Meet the Doulas, Saturday, November 8th, 2008  10:30 A.M. at St. Anthony’s of Padua A repeat of last year’s popular meeting.  DC and Baltimore area doulas will be invited to come and share info about what doulas do and provide ICANers with the chance to meet a whole bunch of potential doulas at one time.  Last year we had several doula matches made at the meeting.  I also promote this meeting as a chance for area doulas to network amongst each other since Baltimore doesn’t have a doula networking group.

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN), is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

]]> http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/11/meet-the-doulas-with-ican-of-baltimore/feed/ 0 Two Great Reasons to Head Downtown http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/10/two-great-reasons-to-head-downtown/ http://www.baltimoremama.net/2008/10/two-great-reasons-to-head-downtown/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:02:10 +0000 jenn http://www.baltimoremama.net/?p=125 The transition from summer to fall is such a wonderful experience that you don’t really need an excuse to spend the day outside.  In case you’re looking for one, though, this weekend offers two terrific events that celebrate autumn in Baltimore.

The Harbor Harvest: Children’s Autumn Festival takes place this Saturday, October 4th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Inner Harbor (between the Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore Visitors Center). The event is FREE and is hosted by the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance and the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.  Check out either website for more information.

Harbor Harvest features awesome kids’ activities like: face painting, bobbing for apples, a petting zoo, pie-eating contests, square dancing, pumpkin decorating, mask making, hayrides, a sing-along with Mr. Norman, and more  You can buy your Halloween pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, where there will be a photographer on hand, and shop for produce at the Farmers Market.  There will be free cider and baked goods courtesy of Wholefoods.  

After you visit the Harbor, you can head over to Fells Point for the annual Fells Point Fun Festival.  Now in its 42nd year, this HUGE two-day event (Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 am – 7 pm) promises lots of activities for children and grownups alike, including food, arts and crafts, live music, and the Carnival of Wonders.

So head downtown, enjoy the weather, and entertain your little ones with some free fall fun.

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One of my favorite things about fall in Baltimore is the opportunity to celebrate our city and all of its glorious quirkiness through the many neighborhood festivals that take place almost every weekend this time of year.  If you’re looking for something to do tomorrow, head on over to The Avenue for HampdenFest.  This year HampdenFest promises a transformation that should deliver lots of fun for the entire family: new vendors, new music, new events, and an eco-lounge!

Sponsored by the Hampden Village Merchants Association, HampdenFest brings people from the local community together with visitors from all over the city and beyond to spotlight independent businesses, like Atomic Books, Ma Petite Shoe, and Mud and Metal, on and around The Avenue/W. 36th Street.  HampdenFest also features tons of arts, crafts, and antique vendors as well as an Indie Craft Tent for local artists.  Check out The Littlest Bean, Sweet Pepita, and Green Star Studio for great kids’ clothes, accessories, toys, and art.

Of course, there will be lots of yummy local food like B-More Alive Falafel and Brunie’s Bakery (yay for vegan treats!), and delicious concoctions from the beer gods at The Brewers Art.  Three live music stages will feature local and national independent acts ranging from acoustic and folk to rock and punk.

HampdenFest will take place rain or shine (keep your fingers crossed for good weather) on Saturday, September 13 from 11 am till 7 pm.  For more information, check out the HampdenFest website or call the HampdenFest Hotline at 410-235-5170.

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