Overnight/Out of Town Camps

Athens Y Camps (Boys & Girls)
http://www.athensycamps.org/

Camp Hollymont for Girls
http://www.hollymont.com/

Camp Rockmont for Boys
http://www.rockmont.com/

Camp MerriMac for Girls
http://merri-mac.com/

Camp Timberlake for Boys
http://www.camptimberlake.com/

Noles Basketball Camp
https://www.nolesbasketballcamp.com/index.cfm?p=info

WinShape Camps for Boys
www.winshapecamps.org

David Dean Youth Football Camp 5/25-27

David Dean Youth Camp - May 25 - 27 (8:00am – 12:30pm):
This camp will give boys and girls ages 5-13 a chance to learn basic fundamentals of playing the game of football. The Valdosta State coaching staff will teach all positions. The cost will be $100 per camper. Registration will be held on May 24 from 5:00 – 7:00pm.

You can download registration and liability forms at the website below: http://www.vstateblazers.com/sports/2011/3/7/FB_0307112119.aspx?tab=football2&path=football

Parent's Night Out - 4/1/11

Parents Night Out this Friday at First Methodist, downtown Valdosta. The time is 5:30 - 9:30 pm and the cost is $25 per family. Sign up by calling the church office (242-4050). If you sign up and have to cancel, that's okay. Just let us know. We will have one more PNO in May and the take the summer off. PNO is a fundraiser for our youth choir.

Kids Night @ Chili's 3/29

Looking for a fun night out with the family? Stop by Chili’s, because KIDS EAT FREE! Print the coupon or show the code to your server on your phone to get two free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée! http://on.fb.me/gTjJ1F

Took this from Chili's FaceBook page status!

Summer Youth Fair - 3/27

Summer Youth Fair March 27, 2011 - 1 pm - 5 pm James H Rainwater Conference Center Attention Parents The Summer Youth Fair provides an opportunity for parents, children and teens to come to one central location and meet the people in charge of a variety of summer and year round activities, make their choices and sign up that day if you like. Everything from day care options, swim lessons, athletic camps (football, baseball, wrestling, etc), dance, cheer leading, scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Parks and Recreation, and everything in between will be available!! This event will include story book characters, the Easter Bunny, inflatables, unique birthday party ideas and food sampling. Vendor door prizes will be given away. Free admission Master Sponsor: Gandy Photographers Advertising Sponsor: Georgia Power

Out of This World Concert - 3/26 & 3/27

The Valdosta Symphony is proud to announce its latest concert "Out of This World!", featuring guest narrator Dr. Norman Thagard, a retired NASA Astronaut who has flown on five missions, including on the Russian Mir. The VSO will perform Holst's The Planets to incredible NASA video footage of various missions to the planets in our solar system. The Saturday evening concert on March 26 is a full-length concert that also includes the music of Star Trek and a Pre-Concert Conversation with Dr. Thagard. The Sunday afternoon Family Concert on March 27 is the perfect length (1 hour) for younger audience members and an excellent bargain for parents (2 FREE children's tickets with the purchase of an adult ticket). This concert is the perfect opportunity to hear a live orchestra perform amazing music, see stunning images of the planets, and meet a true American hero, Astronaut Dr. Norman Thagard! For more information, contact Sarah Alexander 229.333.2150 swalexander@valdosta.edu www.valdostasymphony.org

Mothers of Preschoolers Yard Sale - 3/5

The Valdosta FUMC MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) group is having its 3rd Annual Yard Sale this Saturday, March 5th from 7:30am-11:30am in the Crosspointe Church Parking Lot. We will have furniture, household stuff, tools, kids stuff, toys, baby gear, clothes, and much more!!! Come check it out...find a great bargain and help support our group!!

Children's Art Classes

http://turnercenter.org/ We're Taking Names!" ... for children's art classes, that is! Starting soon, the Center will offer weekly art classes for children ages 6-12 on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 Noon. From pottery and sculpture to drawing and painting, your children will LOVE this class! Instructor: Walter Hobbs Let us know if you're interested! Fee will be reasonable. ** Send us your suggestions for a name for the new art classes, and if your entry is chosen, your child's admission for the month of March will be FREE!** Also, we have a sign-up sheet for children's DANCE classes! For children 7 & under, and if we have enough interest, classes would be split up: 5-7 and 3-4 offering them ballet, creative movement and possibly tap. Let us know if you're interested!

Azalea Festival - 3/12

http://www.azaleafestival.com/ The Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival continues to grow and grow!For the 2011 Azalea Festival, March 12 and 13, 2011 in Drexel Park we will offer fabulous entertainment and activities for the entire family. ALL WITH NO ADMISSION COST!! We will have over 150 vendors with arts and crafts from all over the world, a huge KidZone with inflatable attractions, pony rides and a petting zoo, international food options, a K9 Frisbee chasing act, cloggers, live bands and so much more. The Azalea Festival is created each year by a dedicated group of local volunteers who meet monthly to organize the details of the event. If you would like to participate on the committee, please contact the Festival Chairman at azaleafestivalvaldosta@mchsi.com. Be sure to join us for the 11th annual Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival March 12 and 13 in Drexel Park for an exciting event sure to be bigger and better than ever! Grant W. Brown Executive Director Taken from above referenced website.

Birthday Party Ideas

Arts Afire, Paint your own Pottery
Website: http://artsafirepottery.com/
Faceboook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100002257573967


Bouncehouses:
http://www.yellowpages.com/valdosta-ga/bounce-house-rental?g=Valdosta%2C+GA&q=bounce+house+rental

http://www.funtimebouncehouses.com/

Bounce House of South GA, Valdosta, GA (229) 671-1888
https://www.facebook.com/#!/bouncehouseofsouthga

Jump It Up Inflatables!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jump-It-Up-Inflatables/287008041431388?ref=hl

Dexter Sharper Bounce Houses
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharper-Bounce-Houses-More/122446664494361

Build A Furry Friend: Inside of City Market Downtown, 229-219-0007

CheerZone http://cheerzonevaldosta.com/

Jac's Bowling Lanes http://www.jacslanes.com/party.php

JumpN Jacks https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001725383797  or http://www.jumpnjacks4kidz.com/

Jungle Jym's http://www.junglejyms.net/index.html

Karate:  http://www.whitetigeracademy.com/index.php/classes/birthday-parties

Leapin' Lizards Indoor Bouncehouse http://www.leapinlizardsfun.com/

Local Parks http://www.vlpra.com/NSParks.htm

Michael's Craft Store http://www.michaels.com/Celebrate-Your-Kids-Creativity/2011-Its-My-Birthday,default,pg.html?cm_sp=mik-_-the%20knack-_-its%20my%20birthday

On Deck Sports  http://ondecktraining.com/

Studio Imagination (Pottery/Painting):  http://valdostastudioimagination.com/index.html

Raisin Cane Valdosta (agriculture):  http://raisincanevaldosta.com/

Rockin Rolands (Rock Climbing Wall): https://www.facebook.com/#!/rockin.rolands?fref=ts

Rugrat Play Zone:  http://www.rugratplayzone.com/

Spa-tastic Shindigs: https://www.facebook.com/#!/spatasticshindig

The Game Rover: http://www.valdostagamerover.com/

Tiger Stripes Exotic Cat sanctuary in Quitman. http://www.tigerstripes.org/tours.php

Tiny Bubbles Swim Party http://www.mysplashparty.com/

Valdosta Stadium Cinemas ~ Movie Theater http://www.georgiatheatrecompany.com/valdosta16.aspx

Wild Adventures http://wildadventures.com/Default.aspx

Winding Way Stables https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winding-Way-Stables/259878087357773#!/pages/Winding-Way-Stables/259878087357773

Winnersville Elite & Cheer http://www.winnersvilleelite.com/index.php?componentName=Section&scid=51510

YMCA Gymnastics http://ymcagymnasticsvaldosta.weebly.com/birthday-parties.html

YMCA Gymnastics & Pool http://valdostaymca.org/News/WINTER'11_ProgramGuide%2013.pdf

Harlem Globetrotter's

This is NOT a free event; however, it does sound like a lot of fun! Don't forget to purchase your tickets! They are going quick! http://www.vstateblazers.com/news/2011/1/7/MBB_0107111337.aspx The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Valdosta and will put on their world famous show at The Complex on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. The Globetrotters, who have contributed more innovations to the game of basketball than any other team in history, have implemented the first-ever 4-point shot as part of all of its games on the team's 2011 "4 Times the Fun" North American tour. This game-changing innovation will be on display when the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals in Valdosta. Throughout the 2011 North American tour, every Globetrotters game will now feature two designated 4-point shooting spots on each side of midcourt, each located 35 feet from the basket (the spots are 12 feet beyond the NBA's official three-point line). The 4-point option is expected to further open up the playing floor for the Globetrotters as well as their opponents, the Generals, and is expected to generate even more high-scoring action and competitive play. "I only wish they had this shot when I was playing," said Globetrotter Legend Curley Neal, one of only five Globetrotters in history to have his jersey number retired. "I could have lit up that scoreboard all night long." Tickets for the event will be on sale at the Valdosta State ticket office until March 6. Prices for the family friendly event are as follows: $35 – Reserved Sections A-E and H $24 – Lower Bowl Opposite of Team Benches and Mezzanine Seating $17 – End Zone Bleacher Seating Behind Each Goal For reserved sections, mezzanine seating and lower bowl seating, anyone can enter the code "VDT" when ordering online to receive $4 off per ticket on up to six tickets. For those phoning in or stopping by the Blazer Ticket Office, just mention the code to receive the discount. Act now because the discount ends at midnight January 31. Just contact the Blazer Ticket Office to claim your seat today. The ticket office can be reached by phone at (229) 333-SEAT (7328) or email at tickets@valdosta.edu. Taken from the VSU website referenced above.

Happy Kids Spring Consignment Sale!!

Happy Kids Spring Consignment Sale!! High Quality Gently Used Newborn to size 14 Clothing, Furniture & Toys Old Peebles Building Downtown Nashville Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm Friday, March 4 - 8:30am- 6:00pm **Saturday, March 5- 8:30am-2:00pm **Half Price on Saturday! Also , on the flyer....we will open to public at 6:30 on Thursday night. Nashville is having 1st Thursday and there will be an art show in the Downtown Center....lots of sales....fun atmosphere. Spread the word!! We have a DARLING new clothing boutique/ gifts/ accessories store called "The Perfect Pear" that we will offer a special coupon for Thursday only! You don't want to miss it!