Valdosta State Winter Warm-Up Baseball Camps

VALDOSTA STATE “WINTER WARM-UP” BASEBALL CAMPSAll-Skills Camp
Monday & Tuesday, December 19-20
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Ages 7-12
$90, includes lunch


Pitcher/Catcher Camp
Wednesday, December 21
Ages 8-12, 10:00 a.m-1:00 pm.
Ages 13-18, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
$40


Holiday Hitting Camp
Thursday, December 22
Ages 7-12, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ages 13-18, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
$40


DUE TO THE UNIVERSITY CLOSING FOR THE WINTER BREAK, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL FORMS AFTER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2. Forms may be faxed to the Blazer Baseball office at 229-259-5561 or emailed to vstatebaseballcamps@gmail.com at any time.


If you have questions, please email vstatebaseballcamps@gmail.com. 

Go to the website to print out registration forms:
http://www.vstateblazers.com/sports/2010/10/5/BB_1005101409.aspx?tab=_baseball&path=baseball
       

Local Calendars

Valdosta Daily Times Calendar
www.valdostadailytimes.com     

City of Valdosta Calendar
http://www.valdostacity.com/Index.aspx?page=269     

Valdosta Today, list of upcoming events on right hand side or under Lifestyle tab
http://valdostatoday.com/  

Jingle Bell Festival

JOIN BLACK CROW MEDIA AT THE VALDOSTA MALL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, FOR THE 2011 JINGLE BELLS FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY AUSTINS CATTLE COMPANY! FESTIVITIES START AT 11AM AND WILL INCLUDE:

• A MEET AND GREET WITH SANTA
• A JACK FROST SNOW ZONE
• HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
• LIVE MUSIC
• ARTS AND CRAFTS
• FACE PAINTING
• A KIDZ ZONE WITH BOUNCES HOUSES, TRAIN RIDES AND GIANT SLIDES! AND SO MUCH MORE!

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING VENDORS THAT WOULD LIKE TO MARKET OR SELL THEIR GOODS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AS WELL AS ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATIONS.FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 244-8642 OR EMAIL BETH PEAGLER AT BPEAGLER This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it @ BLACKCROW This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . FM This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: AUSTIN’S CATTLE COMPANY, MEDIACOM AND THE VALDOSTA MALL!

 

http://valdostatoday.com/Articles/Community/2011-Jingle-Bell-Festival-News.html

Holiday Open House & Festival/Christmas Parade

Holiday Open House and Festival/Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade

Date: 12/3/2011 10:00 AM

Location: Downtown Valdosta

In an effort to showcase our growing arts community and unique downtown, we invite vendors of art and fine craft to participate in a juried art show along with an open house of downtown businesses. At 5 p.m. the night will light up from uniquely decorated floats showcasing their creativity. The night will also bring holiday music, cute characters, marching bands, and much more. The parade route is along Patterson Street from Woodrow Wilson to the reviewing stand by the courthouse downtown.

 

http://www.valdostacity.com/?page=269&recordid=1240&returnURL=%2findex.aspx

Boys & Girls Club Basketball

http://www.bgcvaldosta.org/

St. John's Breakfast with Santa

This year is the 29th year the K of C Ladies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa! It will be held Saturday, December 3 from 8am – 11am in the Parish Center.

Children can do Christmas shopping for their families with free gift tags & wrapping included!

It promises to be a fun filled morning! Breakfast will be prepared by the Knights of Columbus, the Youth Choir will be singing carols; there will be ballet/tap dancers, arts & crafts, and more.

For more information:
Address
800 Gornto Road
Valdosta, GA 31602

Office Hours
Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone
229.244.2430

http://www.stjohnevang.org/411/

last day for Merry Marketplace - Military Gets in FREE!

Last day of Merry Marketplace! Such an awesome group of vendors this year with goodies for everyone on your shopping list! And the best part...military families admitted today for FREE. See you there from 12-5!!

Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival, Thomasville, GA

http://www.pwaf.org/

look under schedule of events for more information!

Adopt -an-Airman for Thanksgiving

What a great idea to give back to our local community!

VHS Lunch & Learn, Thursday, November 17

November 14, 2011

Valdosta High Hosting Lunch and Learn for National Parent Involvement Day

VHS Parents and Guardians - You are invited to a Parent Lunch and Learn celebrating National Parent Involvement Day on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Parents are encouraged to share lunch with their VHS student(s) and attend a "College and Career Readiness Seminar for Parents". There are four lunch periods at VHS for students. Please find out when your student goes to lunch and then attend one of the two seminars which will be held from 11:30 to 12:00 or 12:00 to 12:30. We want to help you understand what you can be doing to help your student be college and career ready. Lunch costs $2.75. Please RSVP to Mr. Law at blaw@gocats.org or call 229-671-6000 Ext. 4004.

Geren Rides @ Valdosta Mall

Geren rides/carnival are going on now until Sunday.
Tickets are $1 each; 20 tickets for $18; 40 for $36 or unlimited arm bands are $18 each - Cash only!
They have games and carnival food.

Merry Marketplace Weekend, Come Shopping and Support our Community at the same Time!

Not a children's event! For adults, proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Children's Character Breakfast

The Valdosta Junior Service League's Annual Merry Marketplace is just around the corner! Get your tickets now for the Character Breakfast on Saturday, November 19th. Children will be entertained with breakfast, face painting, and of course, lots of their favorite characters!! Come to see Mickey, Minnie, Elmo, Buzz, Woody, Cinderella, and many more!! Tickets available for one of two breakfast times (9:00 or 10:00) at Steel's, Children's Corner, and Gerlock Dance Studio! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES!

Buy a Raffle Ticket for a Playhouse and Benefit our Local Community!

The House for A House playhouse raffle proceeds will benefit the historic Converse Ferrell house in downtown Valdosta, Georgia. The Valdosta Junior Service League purchased the home in 1983 and restored it to its former glory. The CDF house was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in that same year. The VJSL maintains the home for the preservation as an important part of Georgia and Lowndes County history,as well as a service to the citizens of Lowndes County.



If you would like to purchase tickets for H4H, message at 229-563-5843 or email cdfhouse@gmail.com. We will get them to you!

VSU's Science Saturdays!

Science Saturdays

VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University’s College of Arts and Sciences has planned a variety of activities to excite young people about the world of science during Science Saturdays, slated to begin Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Science Saturday program is part of the College of Arts and Sciences STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Initiative. The goal of the STEM initiative is to encourage students to major in STEM areas and help students succeed in those programs. The program puts science and math into a fun and entertaining context and allows students to see basic scientific principles in action.

“We held a Science Saturday last winter with the chemistry department and it turned out to be a huge success with approximately 200 students and their parents attending,” said Dr. Gary Wood, professor and coordinator for the Center of Applied Research. “Based on comments from the parents, we expanded the program to all of the sciences. The main goal for us is to excite kids about science, keep them excited and possibly influence them to make it a career choice.”

The first Science Saturday was held on Feb. 12 as an outreach event to commemorate the International Year of Chemistry. Wood said that the College of Arts and Sciences hopes to make the series an annual event.

“This is our first large program and we are all excited and optimistic that it will be well-received by the community.”

Science Saturdays Schedule (subject to change)

December 3 Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences
Title - Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences and Engineering
Location - Nevins Hall
Coordinators - Jason Allard & Perry Baskin
Contact Information - jmallard@valdosta.edu ; pbaskin@valdosta.edu

March 24, 2012 Math Department
Title - Adventures in Mathematics and Computer Science
Location - Nevins Hall
Coordinators - Greg Harrell & Krishnendu Roy
Contact Information - gharrell@valdosta.edu ; kroy@valdosta.edu
Taken from the website:  http://www.valdosta.edu/news/releases/sciencesat.10311

Parents Day Out, Saturday, December 10th

December Parents Day Out.  We will feed the kids pizza as usual but feel free to bring something else if your child does not like pizza.  We will play outside (weather permitting), and also spend time making Christmas crafts and watching fun Christmas movies.  We will watch the movies after lunch so younger children can lay down on the rugs and rest, if needed. 

DECK THE HALLS

& THEN GO SHOPPING…..

PARENTS DAY OUT!!!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10^TH     

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

COST: $35 PER FAMILY

PLEASE BRING YOUR INFANT – 5^TH GRADE CHILDREN FOR SUPERVISED CHILDCARE

BY OUR YOUTH CHOIR.

THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR OUR YOUTH CHOIR

FOR THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER CHOIR TOUR.

RESERVATIONS OR QUESTIONS?

Call the church office 229.242.4050

Texas Roadhouse - Veteran's Day Lunch!

http://www.texasroadhouse.com/landing-pages/veterans-day

Messiah Lutheran Church MOPS group!

Messiah Lutheran Church in Valdosta is starting a MOPS group too!

MOPS Kick Off for MLC is November 16th at 9:15! (contact us for location)
This will be an opportunity to:
- Meet other MOPS
- Learn about all that MLCs MOPS has to offer
- Plan future activities
- Learn about leadership opportunities
- Register for 2011-2012 MOPS ($23.95 + $10.00 activity fee)
*** You may come to the first 2 meetings before you pay or if the price is a concern, please contact us for assistance

For information on meeting time and location or other questions please email us at: mops.mlc@gmail.com

Future Meeting Dates:
December 14th
January 11th & 25th
February 8th & 22nd
March 14th & 28th
April 11th & 25th
May 9th & 23rd

Meet the Blazers

MEET THE BLAZERS 2011 Sunday, November 6th The Complex 6:00-7:30

Free Admission Free Popcorn, Coca-Cola product, and Sunset Farms Smoked Sausage Dogs Blazer and Lady Blazer's Exhibition Game Kids Shoot around following the game Autograph session following the game Take photos with your favorite players and coaches This event is proudly sponsored by Sunset Farm Foods

YMCA Zumbathon (parents) / Halloween Kids Night!

Don't forget that the Y is having a Zumbathon tomorrow night from 6 to 8 to raise money for Breast Cancer. Tickets are $5 so even if you can't come buy a ticket to help fight cancer!!
We are also having a Halloween Kids Night Out from 6-9 for kids 6-13 so if you need a date night bring the kiddos to the Y!!! We will play games, Chic Fil A and costume contest!!!

SL Mason Fall Carnival, Thursday, October 20

Looking for some family fun this Thursday evening?

Come to SL Mason for their PTO sponsored Fall Carnival; SL Mason Playground, 5 - 7 pm!  Come support a great cause!

Kindermusik Classes

Kindermusik Classes are going on now...

http://www.kindermusik.com/legacy/Classes/ClassLocator.aspx

http://www.kindermusik.com/

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading

It is that time of year again, my son's favorite sport, Upward Basketball!

Brochures went out this past week through the City Schools but you can get your registration form online here...

http://www.luke252kids.com/_Luke252/Upward.html

Amanda's Model & Talent Open Call

This Open Call does not mean you need to be prepared to pack your bags and move to the big city.  

This Open Call does not mean if your child is not called back that they are just not meant for this business.  

I've worked so hard to build relationships with the likes of J Pervis Talent of Atlanta, and Barry Shapiro of NYC and they trust that we really do have the best of the best in South GA, Alabama and North Florida. They take away from their jobs, their families and their weekends to travel to little ole' Hahira, GA because I tell them they will see something they can't find anywhere else.  

It is $25.00 and an opportunity to build your child's self confidence. I wouldn't miss it for the world.  

You just need to bring a picture or two. Snapshots are fine. She will let you know if you need more professional pictures now, or if waiting is best. She will give me detailed notes on each of you and I will relay this information to you.  

I hope this answers your questions. I hope this eases your mind. I hope now we have 100% participation. It is 15 minutes out of your life, but it could mean the world to your child to receive that positive feedback from a complete stranger.  

• 9am - 11:30am DROP-IN OPEN CALL for Babies, Children, Teens & Adults. The cost is $25 for each person seen by Jayme. Cash only. Each person will meet with Jayme and Amanda one on one. The fee covers Jayme's travel expenses to Valdosta. (Far less expensive than traveling to Atlanta, and then not being seen at all). Please bring one non-returnable photo and a resume, if you have one. If you do not, it is OK! Ages 7 and above will be asked to read a few lines.  

Since the last J Pervis Open Call,  

the following has happened:

• Kaileigh auditioned for Disney's "The Odd Life of Timothy Green"...not once, but twice!  
• Morgan Jones was signed with J Pervis.
• Mary Peeples was signed with J Pervis.
• Emily Boggs was signed with J Pervis.
• Morgan and Mary both auditioned for "Army Wives" today in Atlanta.  
• Delainey was asked to submit a follow-up video audition.  
• Parker and Payton were both asked to submit follow-up video auditions.  
• Kaileigh auditioned for "Army Wives" through taped submission  

Contact Amanda for more information:

amandasmodels@mac.com

Grand Opening for Leapin' Lizards, October 29th

Leapin' Lizards Party and Fun Zone

Join us Saturday (October 29th) for our Grand Opening Halloween Bash! These are just some of our great specials for that day:
• $5.00 entry all day!
• Ya-Ya the Clown
• Halloween costume contest
• Prizes and giveaways throughout the day
... • Register to win a free PlasmaCar and birthday party!
• Birthday party specials
• Music, dancing and unlimited bouncing!

 

http://www.leapinlizardsfun.com/

 

The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit - Friday, October 21

The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit! 

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             The beloved Peter Rabbit tale is one of eleven original musical productions created by  Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre based in Tampa.

 Bits 'N Pieces is celebrated for its GIANT body puppets who have danced across U.S. stages for 32 years and made 15 international appearances.

             Go on an action-packed adventure with Peter Rabbit, played by actress Holli Rubin, and Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre's trademark nine foot tall body puppets and costumed characters. It's a musical escapade filled with singing, dancing and enormous fun!

SHOW TIMES: 9:15 & 11:00 a.m., October 21, 2011

LOCATION: Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center

COST: Students/Parents - $3; Teachers/Bus Drivers - FREE

Call 247-2787 for more information and to make your reservations today!

Kids Carousel Consignment Store - Going out of Business Sale

Kids Carousel children's consignment store on Northside Dr here in Valdosta is going out of business. Most clothes are 50 cents-$1.00. I haven't been up there myself but it may be worth checking out.

One Small Step for Prader-Willi Syndrome Walk

Looking for a family activity this weekend?  Friends of our family have a son that has Prader-Willi Syndrome.  There is a walk (5K and 1 mile) this weekend at Drexel Park.  Registration begins @ 8:30, walk begins @ 9).  Come support them by walking and/or your donations ~ it is appreciated!

Thank you - GoToMom

http://onesmallstep.fpwr.org/dw/users/jessicahoward/valdosta

Young Life Family Hay Ride & Hoe Down, Saturday, October 22

Is your teenager looking to get connected?  Young Life is a great Christian organization to be involved in.
http://sites.younglife.org/sites/valdostalowndescounty/default.aspx

https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:38870.7562675822/rid:ff565a34f456c99a105c447605a9268e


RSVP to:  scottalynberry@gmail.com

Cole Brothers Circus, October 18 & 19th

http://gotothecircus.com/

Georgia National Fair, October 6 - 16th

http://www.georgianationalfair.com/

Fun Factory Honor Roll Program

Valdosta Public Library

Valdosta Lowndes County Youth Services Department http://www.sgrl.org/pages/youth.html

Hello and welcome to our Youth Services Department!

We are passionate about instilling a love of reading and literacy skills in children and young adults. We offer age appropriate storytimes to ensure that every child is engaged, entertained, and educated. All our storytimes incorporate “pre-literacy skills” which will help children develop into better readers.

What is Pre-literacy?
Children who enter kindergarten are expected to “pay attention, react to stories, to know some letters of the alphabet and the sounds that these letters make, as well as some basic print concepts, such as knowing that printed words convey meaning” (Neuman).

These abilities are referred to as “pre-literacy skills” because they are the foundation for learning to read later in life. Most pre-literacy skills are learned indirectly, through a child’s interaction with the world. A child’s tendency to repeat new and interesting words, for example, is just one way they explore language.
Although children learn a lot through passive interactions, there are many direct ways parents can help. One easy, and important, way is to take your child to the library.

Attending a storytime at the library with your child serves three functions:

1. Children begin to associate reading with fun.
2. Children learn “pre-literacy skills” during the storytime.
3. Parents discover how to reinforce “pre-literacy skills” in their child’s daily life.

Parents are the single greatest influence on a child’s future literacy level, which is why we give parents tools to help them work on “pre-literacy skills” at home. We teach parents how to take advantage of everyday situations and turn them into learning experiences. A trip to the grocery store, for instance, can easily become a lesson on colors.

Play time and story time are suspended for the month of July at the main branch.

Storytime Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Valdosta-Lowndes County Library	Babytime 11:00am	3’s to 5’s 11:00am 4 - 12 years 4:00pm		Playtime 11:00am
McMullen Southside Library
Salter Hahira Library		Pre-school 11:15am
Johnston Lakes Library
Allen Statenville Library (Echols County)			Pre-School 2:00pm
Miller Lakeland Library (Lanier County)

Please note that times and dates may be changed without notice.

Program Information

	Location	Day	Time	Age Group	Details
Babytime	VLC	Monday	11:00am	Birth-2 years
Tales for 3's to 5’s	VLC	Tuesday	11:00am	3 – 5 years
Stories and Such	VLC	Tuesday	4:00pm	4 – 12 years
Playtime	VLC	Thursday	11:00am	All ages!	Unstructured, free play environment.
Preschool Story Time	Hahira	Tuesday	11:15am	Birth-3 1/2 years	Bring your little one for finger plays, flannel tales, crafts, puppets, and classic children's stories. For more information call 794-3063.

We look forward to seeing you and your child at our library! To make sure that both of you have the best experience possible, please remember that children age ten and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Other library patrons will appreciate your quiet conversation and your respect for library property. Of course, there are ample opportunities for noisy fun, as anyone who has helped Ms. Suzy “shake your wiggles out” will attest!

Whether you are a young person, parent, or a teacher who wishes to take advantage of classroom visits or plan a trip to the library, you are always free to contact our department at 333-0086, extension 212.

Citations:
Neuman, Susan. "The Meaning of Preliteracy". Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement at the University of Michigan School of Business. March 25, 2008 http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=560

(taken from website)

Planetarium Shows

Valdosta State University

 Public Planetarium Shows

 Take a tour of the far reaches of the night sky without leaving Valdosta.

This series of evening shows is open to all members of the community. The shows are designed for the general public and are suitable for ages five and up. If weather permits, the VSU Observatory will be open for public viewing of celestial objects after each show.
All shows begin at 8:00 pm and at 9:00 pm sharp and usually last 40 to 50 minutes. Seating is limited to 47 visitors for each show and the admission is on a "first-come-first-serve" basis.
The planetarium is located in Nevins Hall on the 3rd floor (room 3004). Limited public parking is available in front of Nevins Hall and at the Admissions Office on the opposite side of Patterson Street.
For more information about the upcoming shows see the schedule below. You may also contact the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at 229-333-5752 for further information.

http://www.valdosta.edu/phy/astro/planet_shows.shtml

 2011-2012

schedule of shows

Date	Title
October 7th	Autumn Stargazing
November 4th	Two Small Pieces of Glass
December 2nd	Origins of Life
February 3rd	Winter Stargazing
March 2nd	The Dawn of the Space Age
April 6th	Spring Stargazing

Fall Break Camp for Lowndes County Schools

FALL BREAK CAMP FOR LOWNDES COUNTY SCHOOLS
SEPTEMBER 29 & 30

• Full day camp (from 7:30 - 5:30)
• Fun And Friendly Competitions In Different Activities
• Mid Morning And Mid Afternoon Snacks Included
• Multi Child Discount
• Bully Prevention
• Physical Fitness
• Sportsmanship
• Ages 5 - 12

SPACE IS LIMITED...RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!!

$30 per day
Multi Child Discount: $20 for each additional child

 White Tiger Martial Arts Academy • 4560 - I ValNorth Drive • Valdosta, GA 31602

(229)244.4110 • info@whitetigeracademy.com

 

http://www.whitetigeracademy.com/

Tennis for Children

Brooks County Skillet Festival, Saturday, September 17

http://www.skilletfestival.com/

The skillet festival should be a good kid-friendly event. Pink firetrucks (cancer memorial), a skillet toss, a dog show, all kinds of stuff...

Leapin' Lizards

NOW OPEN! Leapin’ Lizards is an indoor, climate controlled inflatable fun center open seven days a week for walk-in play and parties. Our 9,000 square foot fun zone is filled with giant inflatable play structures, plasma cars and track, toddler area, three private party rooms and concessions. We also have a parent area with comfortable seating, FREE Wi-Fi, and big screen TVs. We invite you and y...our kids to enjoy an unlimited amount of sliding, bouncing, jumping and leaping at our indoor play center. Pay one price for ALL DAY PLAY! Parents and babies under one are FREE when accompanying a paying child. Our inflatable arena features wall-to-wall fun with slides, obstacle courses, interactive bounce houses and combination units. Coming soon: Our interactive play area is filled with kid sized play houses, games, and toys. This unique combination of physical activity and imaginative play promote physical health and social, sensory, and motor skills. Guaranteed to keep your kids active, healthy, and happy! Leapin’ Lizards holds the best, most fun and original parties in the Valdosta area. Our parties are customized exclusively for our special guests. We offer many party packages and most of our party packages are all inclusive, you just have to bring the kids and we will take care of everything!!!! We can even provide the cake. Leapin’ Lizards is also available after hours for private events. Leapin’ Lizards was created by a local mom of three children (one with special needs). As a parent of a child with autism, we truly understand the unique gifts and abilities of all children. The center is family owned and operated is focused on providing a clean, safe, and fun environment for children of all ages. Leap into the fun zone! Call 229-469-4406 to book your party or special event!

 

http://www.leapinlizardsfun.com/

 

Free Passes to the Atlanta Zoo

Check us out at your local public library!
Thanks to an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Public Library Service, Georgia residents can check out the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass for free admission for a family of four.

Where do I get the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass?

• You must visit your local public library to obtain the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass.
• Adults with a valid library card from any branch of a participating public library system throughout the state of Georgia* may access the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass. One pass is available for checkout at each participating branch and may be checked out once per year, per household.
  *excluding the Auburn Avenue Research Library in Atlanta

How do I use the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass?

• Check out the Zoo Atlanta Family Pass DVD at your local library. (No self-checkout; DVD must be checked out at the library front desk.) When you return the DVD to your library, you will receive a receipt. Please save this receipt; it is required for Zoo admission. The pass is valid for 7 days from the date of the receipt showing the return of the DVD.
• Present your Zoo Atlanta Family Pass receipt at the Zoo Atlanta front gate for admission.
• Pass is valid for two adults and up to two children; standard general admission will apply to families larger than four. The pass is valid for general admission only and may not be used for fee-based events or programs. Not valid with any other discount, offer or promotion; may not be redeemed for cash.
• If the DVD is lost or damaged, a $30 replacement fee will be charged by the library system. Overdue fines will be charged for late returns.

http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/hours_and_rates/family_pass

4th Annual Kids Dig It! Saturday, September 17

http://www.ugaextension.com/lowndes

Buy One Get One Free Regular General Admission Tickets - Wild Adventures

Saturday September 3, 2011 - Monday September 5, 2011

Canned Food Drive to benefit Second Harvest of South Georgia
September 3-5, 2011
Bring a canned food item to the park during Labor Day weekend and receive one (1) free general admission with purchase of a regular general admission.
One free admission when you purchase a full-price general admission and donate at least one canned food item. Season passholders can receive 50% off one (1) general admission with the donation of at least one canned food item. Tickets must be purchased at the park and used on the same day of purchase. Valid for second day free. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Taxes and parking additional. Free ticket must be of equal or lesser value. Valid September 3, 4, and 5, 2011.

 http://www.wildadventures.com/Calendar/EventDetails/tabid/341/Default.aspx?EventID=105

Strictly for Kids Sale - Wednesday, August 31 - Saturday, September 3, 2011

Wild Adventures - Bring a Friend Day - Sunday, September 18th!

Bring a friend to the park for FREE with your 2011 Season Pass Sunday, September 18 or use the ticket for another valid day this season!
2011 Season Passholders can use their Bring A Friend Free ticket to bring a friend to the park Sunday, September 18 and enjoy a full fun day in the park OR use their BAF ticket another valid day. Valid operating days for passholders to use their Bring A Friend Free ticket are: any operating day in September, Fridays and Sundays in October (excluding October 14); or any operating day November through January 1, 2012. The valid days are also printed on your ticket.
Bring A Friend Free admission will be distributed in the park courtyard Sunday, September 18 beginning at 9:00 a.m. You can choose to use your special admission that day or during one of the valid days, listed above. Offer only availabe at the park September 18 with valid 2011 Season Pass.

http://www.wildadventures.com/Calendar/EventDetails/tabid/341/Default.aspx?EventID=128

SOUTH GEORGIA STRING PROJECT

Classes begin September 12.  Shouldn’t you belong?

The South Georgia String Project offers an after-school music program where children can easily access low-cost stringed instrument instruction while providing mentored teaching experience for music students at Valdosta State University.  The South Georgia String Project, led by Director and Master Teacher Lauren Burns, is a joint venture of the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the Department of Music at Valdosta State University. 

OUR CLASSES:

·         Beginners – Explorer Strings

o    Group class for students with no previous string-playing experience

o    Ages 8 and up, MW 4:30-5:30 pm

·         Intermediate Strings

o    String orchestras for returning and/or experienced string students

o    Meet at 5:30 or 6:30 pm on Mondays, according to audition placement

o    Additional class at no extra charge, Sectional Technique W 5:30-6:30 pm

o    Private Lessons are available and strongly encouraged

·         Valdosta Symphony Youth Orchestra (VSYO)

o    Full orchestra for advanced string, wind, brass and percussion students, placement by audition.

o    Also open to VSU students and community adults

o    Participating students must also play in their public school ensembles, if available.

o    Meets M 7:30-8:30 pm with Matthew Mainella, conductor

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

·         Parent meeting for new students at 4:30 on September 12

Parent meeting for returning students at 5:30 on September 12

·         String placement auditions will be held on September 12 beginning at 6:30. 

Wind, brass, and percussion students audition on September 12 beginning at 7:30.

* For audition information please see our website at http://www.valdosta.edu/sgsp/auditions.php/

·         Registration forms are available online at http://www.valdosta.edu/sgsp/registrationForm.pdf

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ms. Lauren Burns
E-mail  eburns@valdosta.edu
Phone  229.219.1269
Web  www.valdosta.edu/sgsp/

South Georgia String Project

Department of Music
Valdosta State University
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698

Upward Flag Football & Cheerleading

http://www.upwardleaguesite.org/pdf/BRC32507.pdf

Everyone

must attend one flag football evaluation or

cheerleading orientation.

They will take place at

North Valdosta Church of God,

3492 Mt. Zion Church Road (the corner of Mt. Zion

Church Road and Forest Street).

K4 through 9th Grade Boys/Girls

Saturday, September 10,

between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

LEAGUE SCHEDULE:

Practices Begin -

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

First Game -

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Awards Celebration -

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Mail registration form and payment to

Hype 4 Purpose,

P.O. Box 4423, Valdosta, GA 31604, or submit registration

form at

evaluations.

The registration cost per child for

flag football is $85.

The registration cost per child for

cheerleading is $85.

Deadline for registration is

September 10.

Makes checks payable to

Hype 4 Purpose.

Hype 4 Purpose (Helping Young People Excel)

Creation Divine (229) 300-2557

Hype4Purpose@yahoo.com

www.Hype4Purpose.org