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A Note from your Publisher + The Summer Camp Guide

March 13, 2020

Well, this is awkward, seeing as I am the person to keep everyone informed of the fun events going on. Did you know, you can spell the past tense of cancel as "cancelled" or "canceled," but there is only one way to spell "cancellation" and that is with two "L's."  You learn something new everyday, right?!  This whole week has been a roller coaster, trying to keep up with events and stay up to date with national announcements, school closures, and of course assessing if I do in fact have enough toilet paper?!  I am updating the calendar as I see events being cancelled.  However, I know I will not be able to verify every single one and so, please if you do head out to an event or class, please call ahead of time.  

***   The good news is that Summer Camps should be scheduled as usual and with this extra down time, it's the perfect opportunity to look over the SUMMER CAMP GUIDE and get registered before your favorite ones fill up! ***  

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The Padgett Ranch Family Fest Giveaway is still going on, but of course, please be flexible with events like this potentially being cancelled.  

I've included in this newsletter, I've included two helpful resources:  

Looking for things to do near Sarasota? Visit our C A L E N D A R!   and see these Highlights for the WEEKEND:

FRUITVILLE GROVE BERRY FEST  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM // Fruitville Grove

ST PATRICK'S CLAY DAY  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM // Children's World // FREE

PI DAY  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM // Learning Express Toys of University Park // FREE

FUN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO REGISTER FOR


SHARK PUPS & GROWN UPS:  Join MOTE Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for Shark Pups and Grown Ups in March!  March’s theme is “Seasons of the Sea.”  

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL:  A new Swim School has just opened in Lakewood Ranch!! Stop by and say hello to the new team this week.  Registration is now open for swim lessons!

MY KIDS CLUB LEARNING CENTER is hosting Art and Creativity Half-day Camps weekly on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thur.  Students ages 3-6 years have extended time singing, playing musical instruments. 

HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES SARASOTA  The Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the one mile run. The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the series and is non-refundable.


Celebrating a Birthday?!  Don't forget to check out The 2020 BiRtHdAy PaRtY gUiDe!


THANK YOU to our business partners!

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL  Goldfish is the premier swim school for kids 4 months to 12 years of age. Now enrolling new students!

MOTE Marine Laboratory and Aquarium  We believe conservation begins with education, and the sooner we can educate each other the better off our oceans and our lives will be. With our education programs, you can dive in and get your feet wet and your hearts inspired. 

STAGE DOOR DANCE STUDIOS An excellent creative arts program that gives children a chance to experience the joy of dancing and performing arts in a fun and loving atmosphere.

THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD  For 40 years, The Florida Center for Early Childhood has been the leading provider of therapeutic services, early education and healthy development for young children in southwest Florida, offering a seamless delivery of services for the whole child and their family.  

ReFLEX ARTS DANCE STUDIO  ReFlex's focus is to instill the love of dance in each one of our students. From the age of 2 - 18,  we emphasize technique that is developmentally appropriate for each age level. 


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Until Next Week,

Ashley