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Monday, March 21, 2011

Grab and Go Kid's Planner

Five Fun Events for Kids

 Young Explorers - Backyard Birds  'Read to the Dog' at Kingstowne Library  Nature Detectives (Children Ages 3 to 5) Very Hungry Caterpillar Storytime  Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Store  Storytelling Sessions at Mount Vernon

Friday, March 18, 2011

Get Out! Hybla Valley

Five Fun Weekend Events

48th Annual Needlework Exhibition  Third Friday with The Mount Vernon Swing Band The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon  Port City Brewery Tour  Evening Wildlife Walk at Huntley Meadows

Monday, March 7, 2011

Grab and Go: Hybla Valley Events

Five fun local events for families

 'It's Carnival Time!' Library Event  Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner and Variety Show (almost sold out)  'W is for Windy' Library Event  Paws to Read: One-on-One Language Tutorial  Swordsmen's Rendezvous  Woodlawn Little League Equipment Exchange

Monday, February 28, 2011

Grab and Go Kids Planner

Five Fun Opportunities for Your Family this Week

 'In Like a Lion' Library Event Orchestra Concert- West Potomac High School and Carl Sandburg Middle School Summer Camp Fair  Open Mic Night at West Potomac High School    Home Depot's Free Workshop for Kids

Monday, February 21, 2011

Grab and Go: This Week in Hybla Valley

How to plan your week in Hybla Valley

Here are five activities your child might enjoy: Volunteer at Lake Accotink Park  Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Store  'George Washington's Childhood'- Storytelling Sessions at Mount Vernon 'Bones!' at Huntley Meadows Park 'Little Valentines'- A Library Event

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Grab & Go Planner: Washington Celebrations and More

Our weekly planner for parents on the go

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. Small Wonders- A Library Event Crafts for Children Age 3 and Older Snow Stories- A Library Event  Martha Movie Magic- Fantasia Storytelling Sessions at Mount Vernon- George Washington's Childhood Story Time Tea George Washington's Surprise Birthday Party George Washington Birthday Parade  After-School Programs for Children in Elementary School

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Happy Birthday George Washington

Five events to enjoy with your kids this week

Between packing lunches, settling sibling squables and getting your kids to clean their rooms,  life as a parent can get pretty busy.  Let Fort Hunt Patch take one more thing off your to-do list. Each week we put together a calendar of kid-friendly activities for you and family to check out.  And you know what the best part about it is? You won't have to drive to D.C. to get there. This week, celebrate George Washington's Birthday with your child with a surpise party and a parade or catch a story or two.  Here are five kid-friendly events to check out with your family: Snow Stories- A Library Event Story Time Tea   George Washington's Surprise Birthday Party George Washington Birthday Parade After-School Program for Children in Elementary …

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Follow Cupid's Arrow

Five events to enjoy with your kids this week

Between packing lunches, settling sibling squables and getting your kids to clean their rooms,  life as a parent can get pretty busy.  Let Fort Hunt Patch take one more thing off your to-do list. Each week we will put together a calendar of kid-friendly activities for you and family to check out.  And you know what the best part about it is? You won't have to drive in to D.C. to get there. Whether you are enjoying the wonders of  snow with your daughter at the library or making a your son a Valentine, there are plenty of things to do with kids in the area. Check out five of them here: 1.  Be your child's valentine   2. Step Back in Time at the Swordsmen's Rendezvous   3. Get Ready for Valentine's Day   4. Introduce your child to 'Small …

Grab & Go Kids Planner: This Week

Places to hang out with the kids this week

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. Look for the kids’ planner, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! 1. Take a child to PAWS to Read   2. Step Back in Time at the Swordsmen's Rendezvous 3. Get Ready for Valentine's Day 4. Introduce …

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