Bakugan Battle League at Toys R Us

 Get ready to battle!

 

Toys R Us in York, located at 1410 Kenneth Rd., York, PA 17408 (by the West Manchester Mall) is host to a monthly Bakugan Battle League and the next one is this Saturday August 28, 2010 at noon.

 

When kids arrive at their local Toys R Us to play for the first time they will receive a membership card from their league master.  At the start of each event children will get a book about the day's game to review.  They must read the challenge and choose their story option.  Games across the U.S. will be documented and the Bakugan winners decide the next story!

Children must bring their own Bakugan.  The league master is there to assist players but everyone attending should know the basic rules.  http://www.bakugan.com has plenty of information to get kids started.

 

This event is for ages 3 and older but remember that they need to be able to understand the game.  Parents must accompany children at all times during the League.  

Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival

On Saturday August 28 from 10-5 and Sunday August 29 from 10-4 Downtown York, PA will be having their annual Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival.  

In addition to more than 100 art vendors there will be a Children Festival with hands-on art and entertainment both days on North Beaver St. (first block) and a free jazz concert Saturday evening starting at 6pm at The Capitol.  Performers include The Mike Barton Quartet, Dave Wilson, Phil Markowitz, Tony Marino and Butch Reed.

We went last year and the kids had a lot of fun even though we never made it to the children area.  The kids think there is something so fantastic about being able to run down the streets of York!  We hope to be there again this year.  

Perseid Meteor Shower

The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is making an appearance tonight into early tomorrow morning.  Get your binoculars, telescopes and blankets ready for this amazing and totally free event hosted by the sky!  You could see a meteor every minute but during more active times it's more like 3 per minute. 
This year is the perfect one to watch this event- reports are that there is plenty to see.  The moon won't be bright enough to distract the view.  We only have to keep our fingers crossed that it's not too cloudy! 

In addition to the meteor shower, this year three planets have aligned and will be viewable in a clear sky.  Venus, Mars and Saturn will be near the moon on the western horizon.  You can look for them with this map as soon as it's dark.  You can also start searching the horizon for meteors then but it's rare.    
If you go out during the predawn hours you will be able to see Jupiter- it's the brightest thing in the sky! 
3a.m. is the recommended time for seeing the most meteors. 

Before waking up and dragging your kids out into the late night (or super early morning) get them excited by sharing some educational fun facts about meteor showers, stars and planets. You can find lots of great information at Space.com

The Great Kindness Challenge, Saturday August 14, 2010

The Great Kindness Challenge, presented by Kids for Peace will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010.  This is a WORLDWIDE event!!  The purpose of the Great Kindness Challenge is to promote acts of service and kindness all over the world.  Of course, this should be done EVERY day but this is a day to celebrate and support it by completing as many acts as possible.  

To make this extra fun the website, The Great Kindness Challenge has provided a checklist of 50 activities that you and your family can complete on Saturday.  You can complete many of them during your regular routine, whether you stay at home or spend the day out and about.

Some examples of kind acts from the checklist are painting a picture to give to someone, calling your grandparents, donating to an animal shelter (this can be free- take over your old blankets and towels instead of throwing them away and you'll be recycling too!), pick up some trash, feed the birds...there is SO much to do and even the little things count.  

Download and print out a copy for everyone in your family and challenge yourselves to spread the kindness on August 14th! When you're done you can share your activities with their community via their Facebook Page or e-mail them at info@greatkindnesschallenge.org

10th Annual York County Heritage Trust Book Blast

The York County Heritage Trust is holding their annual Book Blast at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St. from August 12-14. 

Hours are as follows:

August 12 & 13 from 9a.m.-6p.m.

August 14 from 9a.m.-1p.m.

Prices for paperback books start at $1, hardcovers start at $2.

On Friday, 8/13 at 3p.m. there will be a family tree workshop for children. They will learn the basics of tracing their family tree and how to fill out pedigree charts and family group sheets.

Saturday 8/14 from 9a.m.-1p.m. is the Buck-A-Bag sale. Bring your reusable bags!

There will also be picture frames for sale.


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Dallastown Carnival

The annual Dallastown Carnival will be held from August 17-21, 2010 at the Dallastown Community Park.

The time schedule is as follows: 

Tuesday 8/17: 6-10PM

Wednesday 8/18: 6-10PM

Thursday 8/19: 6-10PM 

Friday 8/20: 5-11PM

Saturday 8/21: 5-11PM

Wristbands can be purchased for $16 daily but look for a $2 off coupon in the Community Courier (valid for Tuesday and Thursday).  This coupon may only be in the Community Courier for the Dallastown areas.    


The entertainment schedule is as follows:

Tues: Tall in the Saddle (Country)

Wed: Jud Conway (Roots/Rock/Country)

Thurs: Shiloh Ridge (Blue Grass)

Fri: Full Tilt (Motown) 

Sat: Jay Jackson Band (Classic Older Country)


This is all of the info I have right now but I'll add more as I find out more.

First Friday: Dog Days of Summer (Downtown York)

Photo Via DowntownYorkPA.com

Tonight is the last First Friday of the 2010 summer!

Starting at 5PM, First Friday takes place on the first block of North Beaver Street, between Market and Philadelphia Streets.  This block is closed to traffic.  The event features street vendors, entertainment, games, and giveaways!  Be on the lookout for stores staying open longer, live entertainment and store promotions.

What's going on tonight?  It's all about the pets!  

*The Camera Center is offering a wooden frame of you and your dog for $6 from the Camera Center.  $1/photo will be donated to the S.P.C.A.  

*Dog ice cream eating contest begins at 6PM.

*Live music.

*Mini Arts Festival.

*Meet a rescue pony and other adoptable pets. 

Spring Garden Township's Safe-T-Day

Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10am-1pm Spring Garden Township is having their 2nd annual community Safe-T-Day at Tri Hill Park (which is behind/beside the police department):

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Families can enjoy games, food and other activities.  Trucks and cars from the police and firefighters will be on display and there will be car seat safety checks and a bike derby (both require pre-registration).  There is no number specified but I assume you could call their office and register or be redirected.  Spring Garden Township: 717-848-2858

Tri Hill Park has a baseball field, a short trail, pavilion and a playground.  There are plenty of shade trees near the playground in case it gets hot!