Community Highlight: Allen Community Band

Our very own Studio Director, Cara Phillips, will be performing tomorrow night with the Allen Community Band as part of a Christmas concert series. Here are the details:

When: Refreshments served at 7:30, concert begins at 8 pm

Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Allen (821 S. Greenville Ave., Allen)

Cost: FREE

Who: Everyone is invited!

Community Highlight: Swim with Santa!

The city of Allen is hosting a unique event, Swim with Santa! You can register by visiting their site. Here is some info from their website:

Hang out with Santa as he takes a dip before his long night of delivering presents. Santa will be available for photos and will listen to children make their Christmas requests.

Children under seven must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Parents swim free with paid participant.

Date: December 20th

Cost: $10

Location: Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium (110 E. Rivercrest, Allen)

 

Community Highlight: Book Fair!

Books make a wonderful gift! Scholastic Books will host their annual warehouse sale on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 10am -7pm and Thursday Dec 5 from 9am -6pm at the McKinney Community Center (2001 S. Central Expwy.) For more information please contact 972-547-2690.

Community Highlight: McKinney Mother & Son Western Night

The city of McKinney is hosting a Mother & Son Western Night at the Community Center. You must register directly through the city for this event so contact them today! Here are the details:

Date: November 8th 

Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

Who: Moms and their boys!

Cost: $25 per couple for residents and $30 per couple for non-residents

Community Highlight: Arbor Day in Allen

Courtesy: www.cityofallen.org

Date: October 26, 2013

Time: 9-12

Where: Bethany Lakes Park (745 S. Allen Heights Drive, Allen TX)

In celebration of Arbor Day, the city of Allen will be hosting an event. Here are some details from the City of Allen website: 

This year's Arbor Day activities include a short performance by the Allen Community Band as they play the National Anthem and few other songs. The girls scouts will have booths set up for children’s face painting and craft tables and “Oaky, the Talking Tree” will make an appearance. There will also be a live DJ, free tree saplings, a tree climbing demonstration by the Forestry staff, a Natural Wonders Exhibit, and, of course, lots of trees to plant!

Keep Allen Beautiful is sponsoring a tree sale and an Arbor Day tree dedication, with the tree being donated by Montgomery Farm Gardens.

Community Highight: Cathy's Critters-Open Farm Day!

With the onset of Fall comes lots of trips to the farm! Pumpkin patches, apple picking, etc. This coming Saturday, October 12th, Cathy's Critters will open their farm to the public for "Open Farm Day"! Cathy's Critters has all the details on their Facebook. Here are the details:

October 12th

10:00 a.m.

7422 County Road 466, Princeton, Texas

Community Highlight: Fire Safety Family Night

We've always got our eyes on the lookout for FREE family events. Our local Frisco Fire Department is offering a free event every Friday through August 23rd. Education + family time = WIN!

Friday, June 14 - Fire Safety Family Night

Learn the principles of fire safety at this family night led by firefighters. Located inside the Central Fire Station. 

• Where: Frisco Fire Safety Town (8601 Gary Burns Drive, Frisco 75034) 

• When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• Who: All Families

• More info at: friscotexas.gov/safetytown 

Community Highlight: Jammin in June

The city of McKinney is putting on a summer concert series called "Jammin in June." This is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy music together in the evenings when it is has cooled off. All the concerts will be held at picturesque Towne Lake Park. The best part: it's FREE!

Courtesy: www.cityofmckinney.org

Here is more about the concert and the bands that will be playing from the city:

The Bodarks - June 13 The Inspiration Band - June 20 The King Rocks, a tribute to Elvis - June 27

Join us for this popular music series at Towne Lake Park. The free outdoor concert series runs three consecutive Thursday evenings inJune from 7:30-9pm. Groups will perform on McKinney's portable stage, which will sit in the clearing near the volleyball court, providing plenty of lawn seating. Concert attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs or a picnic basket, but alcohol is not allowed in city parks. The Jammin' in June series is a collaborative effort of the McKinney Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

Community Highlight: Hope Park

There is a new park making headlines in nearby Frisco, TX. Hope Park opened in May and it is in the news for good reason: it is a park unlike any other in our area: it is specially designed for children who are differently-abled or who have special needs. We are so excited to visit!

Courtesy: www.hopeparkfrisco.org

Here is more about the park from its website:

About Hope Park

Imagine a playground built to suit the needs of all children, at any age, with a focused consideration for children with special needs – an inclusive play adventure that brings children together and helps them build self-confidence, make friends and play as equals.

Hope Park’s design will be interactive, evoking a sensory play experience that engages children at many developmental levels.

Why Hope Park Frisco

As of October 2012, Frisco ISD had a student population of 42,650 and more than 3,855 (9.04%)* of the students are in some type of special education program.   This includes children with sensory issues, speech, developmental and physical delays.

*These numbers do not include children from birth to age three or the private school population.

Our Mission

We want to bring the community together to give hope to children of all abilities, to provide a place where they can play side by side in a peaceful atmosphere built for them by a community that values the foundation of family.

Community Highlight: Fiddle on the Roof

Courtesy: McKinney Summer Musicals

This summer, McKinney Summer Musicals is featuring a performance of Fiddler on the Roof. Musicals are a perfect way to incorporate family time and music with older children! Buy Local McKinney is currently running a BOGO special on tickets. Here is info to get your free ticket from their Facebook:

Click on any of the Buy Tickets Links on their site, then look for the "Enter a Password or Discount Code" text (in light blue), click it then enter "Buy Local" (Capital 'B' and 'L' with a space between the words) and you're all good. 

Community Highlight- Laurie Berkner Band

www.laurieberkner.com

This Saturday the Laurie Berkner Band is coming to Dallas! Laurie and her band put on an awesome musical show that children of all ages will love! You can buy ticketes HERE. The details:

WHEN

March 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 AM (1 hour 15 mins)
Doors open at 10:30:00

WHAT

A live Animal Party concert performance by The Laurie Berkner Band

WHERE

AT&T Performing Arts Center
2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201

TICKETS

Pre-Sale: Available Now
Sale Date: Available Now

Ticket Price: $25-35, plus applicable fees

Community Highlight: Santa's Village in Richardson

Courtesy: www.cor.net

Fun for all ages!  Your family will enjoy a stroll through the cascade of twinkling lights, illuminating Santa’s Village.  The Village includes miniature versions of a fire department, post office, bank, bakery, hospital, and more, all lit up and just the right size for your child to explore.  Each stop in the Village has a theme and child’s activity. 

This is a free family event, open from 6:00-9:00pm.  Santa arrives on a fire truck at 6:00p.m. to kick off the fun!  Each night on the stage are performances from school and community groups.  Hot chocolate and other treats are available to keep you warm and cozy as you stroll through the Village.

Santa’s Village is open December 1 and 2, December 6-9, and December 13-16, 2012, near the Richardson Public Library, on the lawn at the City Hall/Civic Center Complex, 411 W. Arapaho in Richardson, TX.  Mrs. Cara has taken her children to Santa's Village the past 2 years, and loves the new family tradition!  It can get crowded, so plan to arrive early.

Community Highlight - Cloth Diapering with Allen Birthing Center

Are you interested in learning more about cloth diapering?  Here’s a local class where you can learn about the different kinds of cloth diapering systems.  And, how cool: it’s FREE! The class is this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at 4:30p.m. at Allen Birthing Center. Here’s a link to RSVP and learn more details!

Community Highlight: Plano Symphony

As educators, we understand that learning should extend past the classroom and your Kindermusik class. Families play a vital roll in a child's development, and from time to time we'd like to highlight a local event that can enrich your child's education while promoting family togetherness.

Our local Plano Symphony will be showcasing Disney In Concert: Magic From the Movies, on October 20, 2012. This is a wonderful musical event the entire family can enjoy together! From the Plano Symphony website: 

The 2012 – 2013 Season brings the smash hit, "DISNEY IN CONCERT - Magical Music from the Movies" to the Eisemann Center featuring four soloists, Disney produced visuals, including rare original storyboard artwork and videos, narratives and some of the best known film music of our time...

This enchanting, multimedia evening includes beloved music from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Mary Poppins and more. 

This is a limited engagement event, stopping by for only one night. You can buy your tickets here.

This is not a paid endorsement. Kindermusik by Love & Grow Music Studio is in no way affiliated with the Plano Symphony or Disney, and this post is purely opinion.