tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74404954495777006222024-03-14T03:10:02.074-04:00York, PA FamiliesYou don't have to travel far to have fun. The search is on to find the free, cheap and fun activities for families in York County.Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-12251590992602152232015-03-16T07:00:00.000-04:002015-03-16T07:00:01.753-04:00Dover Township's Easter Egg Hunt 2015<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 0-2: 10:00am</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 3-4 at 10:05am</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 5-6 at 10:10am</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 7-9 at 10:15am</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bring your own basket. Refreshments will be served. </span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Search (or click on) <a href="http://yorkpafamilies.blogspot.com/easter%20in%20york" target="_blank">Easter in York</a> for more Easter activities in and around York County PA.</span></span><br />
<br />Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-60455263500205665312015-03-13T11:30:00.000-04:002015-03-13T11:30:02.312-04:00Visit the Easter Bunny at Brown's Orchards<div class="burgundytext">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Visit the Easter Bunny at Brown's Orchards on Saturday, March 28, 2015 and Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 11:00am-2:00pm in the Orchard View Cottage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Then on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 from 5-7, visit with the Easter Bunny while having dinner in the Cafe. Kids eat FREE on Wednesdays with an adult meal purchase of $7 or more. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Search (or click on) <a href="http://yorkpafamilies.blogspot.com/easter%20in%20york" target="_blank">Easter in York</a> for more Easter activities in and around York County PA.</span></span></b><br />
<br />Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-82344222284202079892015-03-13T07:30:00.000-04:002015-03-13T07:30:02.442-04:00Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt in Red Lion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2gcrYauDoTU/T1N0K02HByI/AAAAAAAAAPA/oybbjEV2OJE/s1600/Happy_Easter_Bunny_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2gcrYauDoTU/T1N0K02HByI/AAAAAAAAAPA/oybbjEV2OJE/s1600/Happy_Easter_Bunny_.jpeg" height="230" width="320" /></a></div><h2 class="art-postheader"><br />
</h2><div class="art-postcontent"><div class="art-article"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Red Lion Community Building is holding a breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 8:30-10:30am </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children 6-17 and free for kids 5 and under.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Breakfast is followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 12:00pm at Fairmount Park for children ages 12 and under.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 0-5 will begin at 12:00</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 6-8 will begin at 12:15</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 9-12 will begin at 12:30</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bring your cameras!</span></div><div class="art-article"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For questions or more information, call the recreation office: 717-244-6896 or email: <b> <a href="mailto:rlrec@redlionpa.org">rlrec@redlionpa.org</a></b>.</span></div><div class="art-article"></div><div class="art-article"></div></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Royer's Kids Club members ages 5-12 have 3 sessions to choose from to create a carnation bunny on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Kids will also receive a balloon. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Search (or click on) <a href="http://yorkpafamilies.blogspot.com/easter%20in%20york" target="_blank">Easter in York</a> for more Easter activities in and around York County PA.</span></span></b>Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-80916357005060816962015-03-12T14:00:00.000-04:002015-03-12T14:00:04.790-04:00Egg Dyeing at Nixon Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nixon Park is offering 2 classes on natural egg dyeing on Saturday, April 4, 2015. The first session is from 12:30-1:30pm and the second session is from 2:30-3:30pm. The cost is $3 per child and kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You will learn the history of egg-dyeing then try it with onion skins, blueberries, coffee and more, with the assistance of Nixon Park staff. Wear old clothing and bring a MAXIMUM of 1 dozen eggs per child. Registration is required. Call 717-428-1961 to register.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Search (or click on) <a href="http://yorkpafamilies.blogspot.com/easter%20in%20york" target="_blank">Easter in York</a> for more Easter activities in and around York County PA.</span></span></b></div>
Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-86641259309386315552015-03-12T13:30:00.000-04:002015-03-12T13:30:01.399-04:00Mother-Son Date Knight at Brown's Orchards<div class="burgundytext">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 5-6:30pm, Brown's will have a special medieval dinner for mothers and sons in the cafe. The event includes a keepsake photo, games and more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">The <a href="http://yorkcity.org/events-calendar-event?EventID=1845" target="_blank">40th Annual Kiwanis Lake Easter Egg Hunt</a> will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1pm. </span></span></div>
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Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-72209528056872173712014-07-02T11:00:00.000-04:002014-07-02T11:00:02.462-04:00DreamWrights Theater in the Park 2014: A Comedy of Errors<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">The free theater in the park by DreamWrights this summer is A Comedy of Errors. The dates and times are as follows:<br /> <br /> Friday, July 25 6:30 at Pinchot State Park<br /> Saturday, July 26 5:30 at Brown's Orchards <br /> Sunday, July 27 6:30 at Cousler Park<br /> Tuesday, July 29 6:30 at John Rudy Park<br /> Thursday, July 31 6:30 at Sam Lewis State Park<br /> Friday, August 1 6:30 at William Kain Park<br /> Saturday, August 2 6:30 at Codorus State Park<br /> Sunday, August 3 2:30 at DreamWrights Youth & Family Theatre!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The <a href="http://www.royers.com/usrf.cfm?kidsclub=signup" target="_blank">Royer's Kids Club is a free membership</a> for kids ages 5-12. Membership to the Royer's Kids Club includes a membership card, online activities, an e-mail newsletter, contests, giveaways and events for members only. </span>Registration can be completed <a href="http://www.royers.com/usrf.cfm?kidsclub=signup" target="_blank">online</a> or in one of their stores. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Members of <a href="http://www.royers.com/usrf.cfm?kidsclub=home" target="_blank">Royer's Kids Club</a> recently attended stores for a St. Patrick's Day activity complete with festive carnations. All activities have a fun theme for kids! Upcoming events include:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Saturday June 21, 2014 :Stems Hunger Food Drive</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Saturday August 23, 2014: Back to School</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Saturday November 1, 2014: Bouquets for Books Book Drive</span><br />
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Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-19016431843405372092014-03-04T10:39:00.001-05:002014-03-19T07:44:06.473-04:00Yellow Breeches 43rd Annual Spring Outing in Boiling Springs, PA<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jump into Spring with the 43rd annual Yellow Breeches Anglers Spring Outing, Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm. The Spring Outing is located at the Allenberry Meadow Lodge on 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs, Pa 17007. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Yellow Breeches Spring Outing is a free event provided by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yellow-Breeches-Anglers-and-Conservation-Association/186745784677871" target="_blank">Yellow Breeches Anglers and Conservation Association</a>, with food, prizes, exhibitors, tours and more. Kids will enjoy Jack Hubley's Critters Beyond Your Back Door from 11:00am-12:00pm, and other activities throughout the day. Also, learn more about future events, like the fishing derby (kid-friendly!), the <a href="http://www.paflyfishing.org/" target="_blank">PA Fly Fishing Museum</a> in Boiling Springs or how you can help keep the creek stocked for future fishers. Their biggest fundraiser is a raffle ticket sale, with the drawing happening at 4pm on March 22 during the Spring Outing. You can find out more about membership or getting raffle tickets <a href="http://www.ybacnursery.org/Downloads/2014_Winter_Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have you ever been to this event? It looks like they have a lot of outdoor fun to offer families throughout the year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://yorkcountypa.gov/images/pdf/Parks/Maple_Sugar_Flyer2014.pdf" target="_blank">Maple Sugaring Weekend at Nixon Park</a> is happening Saturday, February 22 from 9:30am-4pm and Sunday, February 23 from 12-4pm. For $2 per person (free for 5 and under) for <i>both</i> days, your family or group can participate in activities including tours, crafts and more. Park members are free with their membership card; groups of 10 or more should call 717-428-1961 to pre-register.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">12-3pm Tours of the Sugarbush. Ongoing hourly tours include hands-on demonstrations, pancake eating, a talk by the Hammer Hollow Maplers and a trip to the Red Maple Grove. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is no shortage in York in the birthday party department. From the simple and affordable to the party of the century, there's a party for every prince, princess, superhero or sports star in York. I'm now writing a series to cover as many birthday party venues that I can find in York County (and worthwhile nearby areas). I'll include current pricing, location, offerings and any other details I can find. Each post will be a new party! I have not personally used the services of most of these companies, so reviews will usually not be included. If a review is shared or emailed I will consider adding it to the posts for reference. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Birthday Parties in York, Pa starts off with <b><a href="http://www.bricks4kidz.com/pennsylvania-york-yorkcounty/program-events/birthday-parties/" target="_blank">Bricks 4 Kidz Lego parties</a>.</b> Bricks 4 Kidz offers birthday parties for kids of all ages and are appropriate for boys and girls. They offer many themes, including current favorites like Minecraft. In addition to their party packages, Bricks 4 Kidz offers extras and add-on items for their parties, including custom cupcakes, goodie bags and the Race Car Factory. You choose the location of your party- home, a rented space in a building or another predetermined spot. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Deluxe Party Package (up to 10 children) $150.00</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 90 minutes of LEGO(R) or DUPLO(R) fun. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bricks 4 Kidz invitations & thank-you cards.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">$8.00 per additional child. </span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">90 minutes of LEGO(R) or DUPLO(R) fun. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bricks 4 Kidz invitations & thank-you cards. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">T-shirt for the Birthday child. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cups, cake plates, napkins, forks for each child.C</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Custom mini-figure for each child (or DUPLO(R) figure for preschool parties). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">$12 per additional child. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">T-shirt for the Birthday child.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cups, cake plates, napkins, forks for each child.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Goody bag for each child (includes a model of their choice: helicopter, rocket, dragster, airplane or bag of basic LEGO(R) bricks).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Helium balloon for each child.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">$16 per additional child.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Goody bags for each child (includes model of choice – helicopter, rocket, dragster, airplane): $6.00 per child.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Race Car Factory (includes a take-home LEGO(R) race car) : $6.50 per child.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Extra 1/2 hour of fun: $50.00.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pizza: $15.00 for each large one-topping pizza (plates included).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Drinks: $6.00 for three 2 liter bottles of lemonade or soda.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bricks 4 Kidz t-shirt for each child: $8.00.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Snack & juice box for each child (choice of pretzels, potato chips or Goldfish(R)): $2.00 per child.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bricks 4 Kidz also offer several cupcake & food options from Honeycomb Sweets and The Busy Bee.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Superheroes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chima</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Space/Star Wars</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ninjago</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sports</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Animals</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Amusement Park</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remote Control Cars</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mindstorm Battle Bots ($50 extra/10 kids)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Girlz - LEGO necklaces ($3 per necklace), stamping, spin art</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And more…</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Friday, January 17th from 7-9:30 pm at Nixon Park, a wildlife rehabilitator will join staff to give visitors an up-close look at some local species and take you on an outdoor hike to search and call for owls. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If case you didn't know, it's freezing outside! The roads are slippery and there are warnings from all the local news stations telling you to stay inside unless you have to be out in this weather. What is there to do when the weather outside is frightful? Plenty! Here are some ideas to get the wheels in your home turning so that these cold winter days aren't full of electronic-playing, bored children. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>1. Make Oobleck.</b> This is a super fun science activity that just requires water and corn starch and will have you and your kids asking, "is it a liquid or is it a solid?". </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What you'll need: 1 c water, 1.5-2c corn starch. Optional: food coloring</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Directions: start with 1 cup of water and 1.5 cups of corn starch and mix in a bowl. Add food coloring if you wish. Submerge a finger (or utensil if you would prefer to stay clean) and if it hardens where you touch it, it's ready. If it reacts like a solid then add more corn starch. When it's ready, keep it in the bowl or pour it into a few if you have more than one child. You could also pour it into a cookie sheet that has sides or a pan. Anything will do, as long as it can't spill over, because it will! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Play! You can pour it, roll it into a ball (as long as you use forceful pressure), "walk" across it with your fingers to see if they sink, lay your hand flat across it and watch it sink. Try to squish a bunch in your hands then stop and watch it liquify. I've even seen videos where they make a huge amount and have their kids run across it! It is potentially<i> very</i> messy, but it is really easy to clean up with a damp wash cloth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>2. Make <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/snow-ice-cream-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">Snow Ice Cream</a>.</b> There's snow everywhere, so take advantage! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What you'll need: 8 cups of snow, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Help your kids gather the snow (or let them do it if you trust their snow instincts) and place in a large bowl. Add the condensed milk and extract. Mix well and serve immediately. Makes 8-10 servings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>3. Make <a href="http://thelifeoflulubelle.com/2011/12/01/salt-dough-vs-cornstarch-clay/" target="_blank">Corn Starch Clay for Ornaments or Play</a>.</b> This looks much nicer than the popular salt dough and is just as fun to play with. In case you only have the ingredients for salt dough, or you want to compare for yourself the link provides a nice comparison with photos and I'll include directions for the salt dough. Get started on Christmas 2014 or just make it for fun. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-What you'll need: (Corn Starch Clay) 1 cup cornstarch, 2 cups baking soda, 1 1/4 cups water. Optional: food coloring. Combine in a pan on the stove set on low heat. Add food coloring if you wish. Stir until thick (5-10 minutes). Let it cool then then knead it until smooth. Make your ornaments or play. Use Play Doh tools if you have any. Bonus: warming your kitchen!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-What you'll need: (Salt Dough) 1 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 cups flour. Blend well and knead until smooth. No heating necessary. Play or make your ornaments. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>4. Break out the cardboard. </b> <a href="http://coolmompicks.com/blog/2014/01/04/diy-toys-cardboard-boxes/" target="_blank">12 toys/activities from cardboard</a>. These ideas cover many age groups and hobbies. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What you'll need: cardboard, imagination and each activity has items including yard or ribbon, markers, scissors, fabric, etc. This activity allows for so much creativity. If you make the cars you can have your very own drive-in movie in your living room. No admittance without an awesome car and license!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">5. <b>Make a <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/46936021086321803/" target="_blank">coffee filter snowflake</a>. </b>Decorate the house or keep the kids busy, either way these easy snowflakes will look fabulous. You can make these with regular paper (scrap paper works too!) as well. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What you'll need: coffee filters or paper, scissors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Happy New Year everyone! I hope this year brings you everything you hope for! It's time to talk resolutions. Some are dreadful or downright impossible but if you can't think of any resolutions I'm here to help. Here are a few suggestions for your whole family:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Visit Central Market weekly to support local business. Try a new food or a new recipe from many of the Market's vendors. Take a walk around the neighborhood to find many amazing shops.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Visit a new park in York every month, like Springettsbury Park, Rocky Ridge, Sam Lewis or Pinchot. Play on the playgrounds, take a hike, rent a boat or do it all!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Take a local factory tour. Sample local products and learn how things are made now and how they were made 100 years ago.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Attend a local theater production. There are many family-friendly shows and if you go to Dream Wrights or York Little Theatre they are very affordable. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Sign up for a family run or triathalon in York. There are a few events throughout the year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Join a family gym. Thunderfitness and the York JCC are two options.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Buy local once per month. Memberships to local museums as a gift for a family that has run out of room, a stylish new outfit for mom that lets her stand out and show her individuality, a unique gift for a friend at one of York's specialty shops are a few ideas.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Spend less, but do more family activities. You can find a few low-cost or completely free activities here on the blog and you never have to drive far to find family fun. As a family of 6 on a tight budget, we can't go to amusement parks or spend hundreds for an overnight stay at a hotel so we hunt for local activities that are fun but won't put a dent in our budget and love sharing these finds with readers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Does anyone have any resolutions for this year? </span>Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-62524497406400286242013-12-02T13:00:00.000-05:002013-12-02T13:00:09.044-05:00Santa at Brown's Orchards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #660033;">Professional family photos with Santa. Santa is visiting <a href="http://www.brownsorchards.com/" target="_blank">Brown's Orchards</a> in Loganville on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 5-7pm in the Orchard View Cottage. Bring the family for $10 photos with Santa by Blue Couch Studios. Personal cameras are not permitted. <b> </b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Saturday, December 7, 2013, Saturday, December 14, 2013 and Saturday, December 21, 2013 visit with Santa in the Orchard View Cottage from <b>10am-3pm</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sunday December 8, 2013 and Sunday December 15, 2013 visit with Santa in the Orchard View Cottage from <b>11am-3pm</b>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Sunday, December 22, 2013 from 11am-3pm Santa will be at Brown's for the last time before heading home to the North Pole. </span>Christmas music </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">by Ryan's Trumpeters </span>will be played from 1-3pm on the front porch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span>You are welcome to bring cameras to take photos with Santa during these events. Bricker's Fries will also be visiting Santa all six days; On Sunday, 12/8 Sunset Fields Alpacas will also be there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cookie Decorating. On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 visit Brown's Orchard in the Cafe for cookie decorating from 5-7pm. Kids are invited to the Cafe to decorate a gingerbread cookie. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $4 per kid. Call 717-428-2036 ext. 0 to register. Wednesday is also Kids Eat Free night in the Cafe with the purchase of an adult meal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Santa Visit & Story Time. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 5:30-6:30pm storyteller Debe Stagmer will be in the Cafe to share holiday stories. Kids also eat free with an adult meal purchase (1 free meal per adult meal) on Wednesdays. From 5-7pm Santa will be out in the Orchard View Cottage to visit with children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Holiday Story Time. Mary Brown will be telling holiday stories during normal story time hours on Thursdays, December 5, December 12 and December 19 at 9:30am each day. Stories about baking cookies, sharing and Christmas will be read and on December 12 there will be an extra special visitor spending time with the kids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bogey Macaws American Grill in York will be having <a href="http://bogeymacaws.com/breakfast-santa/" target="_blank">breakfast with Santa</a> on Saturday December 7 and Saturday December 14, 2013 from 10am-1pm. The price for breakfast with Santa includes a breakfast buffet, photo with Santa, admission to <a href="http://bogeymacaws.com/restaurant/arcade-ballocity/" target="_blank">Ballocity</a>, a Gingerbread cookie to decorate and a gift bag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 12+: $15.95</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ages 3-11: $10.95</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Make reservations (recommended due to popularity of this event): 717-755-0123 X 580 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 9-10am bring your family to the food court in the York Galleria Mall for Breakfast with Santa. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Get your pre-school children in the holiday spirit this year with Story time with Santa. On Wednesday December 4th and Wednesday December 18th from 9:30-10am, visit the Santa Set at the York Galleria Mall in East York for special holiday stories read to the children by Santa. Photo hours are immediately after story time, with package prices starting at $21. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Santa Set is located in the JCPenny court. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Families are invited to make a gingerbread house craft at <a href="http://yorkitchen.com/kids-culinary-craft-presented-by-heritage-hills-turkey-pins">YorKitchen</a> downtown in <a href="http://www.centralmarketyork.com/">Central Market</a>. YorKitchen is offering a free Kids' Culinary Craft, presented by Heritage Hills on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 10am-2pm (while supplies last). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">YorKitchen and Central Market are located in Downtown York, PA. YorKitchen can be found at 37 West Clarke Ave. York, Pennsylvania 17401.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">From now until Christmas Eve, kids can visit with Santa at the York Galleria Mall, in the J.C. Penny court. Santa's photo hours are Monday-Saturday from 10am-9pm, Sunday from 11am-7pm and Christmas Eve from 10am-6pm. Photo packages begin at $21. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/rocky-ridge.html">Rocky Ridge County Park</a> kicks off the holiday season on November 29, 2013 with its <a href="http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/events/christmas-magic/christmas-magic.html">30th annual Christmas Magic, A Festival of Lights</a>.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Christmas Magic 2013 is held from November 29, 2013-December 31, 2013 (excluding December 24 and 25);<b> </b>Monday-Friday from 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 5-9pm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The cost for Christmas Magic is Adults $8, Ages 4-12 $6, Under 4 is free, Seniors (60+) $7, Groups of 12+ adults $7 each, Groups of 12+ kids $5 each. They only accept cash. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Come hungry: visitors will be able to snack on food from local vendors including cocoa, cookies and cider from <a href="http://www.brownsorchards.com/">Brown's Orchard</a>, fries from <a href="http://www.brickersfries.com/">Bricker's</a>, plus BBQ, nachos, funnel cake, chicken strips and much more, sold by the York County Parks Friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-A New Santa Claus scene</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">-Larger G-gauge train display by Susquehanna Valley Garden Railroad Society.<br />-LED lighting<br />-More outdoor props<br />-New trail themes<br />-New Light-O-Rama synchronized lighting trail<br />-New section of paved trail</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are also special days throughout the event. There is <b>nightly live entertainment</b> (see the schedule of performers below). On November 29th and 30th the park is partnering with <b><a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/">Toys for Tots</a></b>. Bring in a brand-new, still in the package toy on one of those two days and receive a Buy-One-Get-One Free admission for Christmas Magic. Toys should be brought to the Ranger shack near the parking area. <b>Pet Night</b> is Wednesday, December 4 during normal Festival hours. Bring your pets along and get a photo with Santa for $5. Regular admission rates apply. The rain date is December 5th. Non-essential pets are not permitted any other nights. On <b>December 10th at 10am The School of Culinary Arts</b> will display ice sculptures. These will be on display nightly for as long as the weather permits. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nightly Live Entertainment Schedule: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nov. 29 Lou Ann Jones- Vocal</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 3 Gloria’s Strings</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec 4 Linda Huber- Autoharpist</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 5 White Rose Chorus</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 6 Kayla Kroh- Vocal</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 7 Colby Joines– Acoustic Guitarist</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 8 Wetzel Robertson- Vocal</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 9 Spring Grove School District Choral Groups</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 10 The Chapelmen- Quartet</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 11 Mary Snow– Celtaic Trio</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec 12 Linda Huber- Autoharpist </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 13 Soul Purpose– Duo</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 14 Keil Holland- Acoustic Guitarist</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 15 Suzanne Gates- Blues</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 16 Saints and Singers– Men’s Chorus </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 17 Potter’s Clay Drama Group– Christian School of York</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 18 Madalynn Alt- Baton Twirler</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 19 Keith Andrew Grim- Acoustic Guitarist</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec, 20 Kayla Kroh- Vocal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 21 Sweet Life Music Duo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 22 Sommer Garner Voice Students</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 23 Keith Andrew Grim- Acoustic Guitarist</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 26 Don Ryan Trumpeters</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 27 Colby Joines- Acoustic Guitarist</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 28 Country Rockers- Band</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 29 Leap of Faith- Band</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Dec. 30 Wetzel Robertson- Vocal</span><br />
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Dec. 31 Lou Ann Jones- Vocal </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rocky Ridge County Park is located at: </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=rocky+ridge+park,+Deininger+Rd&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=52.285401,125.15625&ie=UTF8&hq=rocky+ridge+park,+Deininger+Rd&t=m&ll=40.013966,-76.644159&spn=0.017091,0.032015">3699 Deininger Rd, York, Pa 17406</a></span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://yorkpafamilies.blogspot.com/search/label/christmas%20in%20york">FOR MORE CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN YORK, CLICK HERE. </a></span></span></span></h3>
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Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com03699 Deininger Road, York, PA 17406, USA40.0073593 -76.6669858000000240.0073118 -76.66706480000002 40.0074068 -76.666906800000021tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440495449577700622.post-44774981340921536362013-11-16T06:00:00.000-05:002013-11-16T06:00:06.689-05:00Free December Workshop for Kids: Tic-Tac-Toe Game<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8w-PcZBPZYk/UnvoY-EeVWI/AAAAAAAAApE/Xe1yL7BEzcw/s1600/Home+Depot+Tic-Tac-Toe-4b1f3eb8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8w-PcZBPZYk/UnvoY-EeVWI/AAAAAAAAApE/Xe1yL7BEzcw/s1600/Home+Depot+Tic-Tac-Toe-4b1f3eb8.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Via: http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">With
the colder weather comes a higher demand for indoor activities. <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/">Home Depot</a> has just the cure for cabin fever with their free workshops for
kids ages 5-12. The activity for Saturday, December 7, 2013 from
9:00am-12:00pm is to build a Tic-Tac-Toe board game. These free
workshops teach kids safety, DIY skills and give them confidence. In
addition to keeping their board game, all kids receive a certificate of
achievement and a workshop apron. Spaces are limited in the workshops
so <a href="http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops">register online</a> as soon as possible; kits are available on a first come, first served basis. </span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A few requests by the Home Depot:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Do not arrive before 9am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Children must be present to receive the kit.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are 2 Home Depots in York County: </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1 in York located at<span> 2905 E Market Street<br />
York, PA 17402 (717)757-0440</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The 2nd is located in New Freedom at
<span>960 Far Hills<br />
New Freedom, PA 17349 (717)227-1040
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-uZcS8aWcI/UnvmghaYJ0I/AAAAAAAAAo4/-MODaneurkU/s1600/Gift_Card_Tool_Box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-uZcS8aWcI/UnvmghaYJ0I/AAAAAAAAAo4/-MODaneurkU/s1600/Gift_Card_Tool_Box.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">With the colder weather comes a higher demand for indoor activities. Home Depot has just the cure for cabin fever with their free workshops for kids ages 5-12. The activity for Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 9:00am-12:00pm is to build a small holiday toolbox. These free workshops teach kids safety, DIY skills and give them confidence. In addition to keeping their toolbox, all kids receive a certificate of achievement and a workshop apron. Spaces are limited in the workshops so <a href="http://workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops">register online</a> as soon as possible; kits are available on a first come, first served basis. </span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A few requests by the Home Depot:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Do not arrive before 9am.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Children must be present to receive the kit.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are 2 Home Depots in York County: </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> 1 in York located at 2905 E Market Street<br />
York, PA 17402 (717)757-0440</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The 2nd is located in New Freedom at
960 Far Hills<br />
New Freedom, PA 17349 (717)227-1040
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://yorkpafamilies.blogspot.com/search/label/christmas%20in%20york">Click here for more Christmas and Winter events in York</a></span>Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253637446137350458noreply@blogger.com0