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Help MyActiveChild.com Raise Money for a Local Charity with nTelos Cares!

nTelos Cares is a program brought to us through nTelos Wireless. MyActiveChild.com and nTelos Cares have teamed up to facilitate a donation- up to $2500 - to a Hampton Roads charity.
MyActiveChild.com is thrilled to bring you an easy way to raise money for one of three favorite local charities in Hampton Roads! nTelos Cares is a program brought to us thr… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/help-myactivechildcom-raise-money-local-charities-ntelos-car/

Ice Racing at Hampton Coliseum!

World Championship Ice Racing (Motorcycle Racing) is coming to Hampton Coliseum!
Save the Date! World Championship Ice Racing (Motorcycle Racing) is coming to Hampton Coliseum on January 19, 2013 and kids tickets are only $5 each! A… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/ice-racing-at-hampton-coliseum/

Believe in Santa at Macy's!

Write a letter to Santa and mail it at Macy's to donate to the Make A Wish Foundation!
During the holiday season every letter to Santa received at Macy's Department Store results in a donation of $1 to the Make A Wish Foundation. This Friday (December 14, 20… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/believe-in-santa-at-macys/

FREE Annual Kids Arts Palooza!

FREE Family Event Celebrating the Arts this Sunday, March 25th!
You don't want to miss this great, FREE Family Event this weekend! Come out and celebrate the Arts at the 11th Annual Kids Arts Palooza on Sunday (March 25) from 2-5pm at the… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/free-annual-kids-arts-palooza/

McDonald's Garden Events for Kids

Get the kids excited about growing things in the garden with these kid-focused workshops!
McDonald Garden Center locations in Chesapeake, Hampton and Virginia Beach have many events for the kids on their 2012 calendar! Upcoming fun this Spring/Summer inclu… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/mcdonalds-garden-events-for-kids/

Spring Oak Grove UMC Kid's Consignment and Vendor Sale

Mark your calendars for the Spring 2012 Oak Grove UMC Kid's Consignment and Vendor Sale!
Mark your calendars for the Spring 2012 Oak Grove UMC Kid's Consignment and Vendor Sale! The sale will be March 3, 2012 from 8am-3pm at Oak Grove Methodist Church. Address:… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/spring-oak-grove-umc-kids-consignment-and-vendor-sale/

$5 February Fun at Norfolk Botanical Garden!

$5 admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden in February and lots of ACTIVE events!!!
Lots of ACTIVE, outdoor fun to be had at Norfolk Botanical Garden in the month of February! Admission to the Garden is $5 per person every day in February. Bike riding… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/5-february-fun-at-norfolk-botanical-garden/

Save $2 on Sharx Tickets!

Come watch Norfolk's Professional Indoor Soccer Team!
The Norfolk Sharx Professional Indoor Soccer Team are in town Thursday night playing the Baltimore Blast at Scope Arena! Save $2 on each ticket for ANY SEAT at ANY GAME by us… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/save-2-on-sharx-tickets/

Special Events at The Chrysler Museum!

Upcoming events open for kids and teens at The Chrysler Museum in Norfolk.
Several great events coming up at The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, and they are open to the kids! In January: TEEN BLOW allows teens to learn the basics of glassb… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/upcoming-special-events-at-the-chrysler-museum/

Weekend Parades!

Updated Weekend Hampton Roads Parade List!
Weekend of December 10-11, 2011 Downtown Smithfield Annual Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 10 at 11am in downtown Smithfield. A wonderful old-fashioned… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/weekend-parades/

Angelina Ballerina Dances Into Town!

Great news for little ones who love to dance! Angelina Ballerina™, the star of the critically acclaimed story books created by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig, has arrived in Hampton Roads!
Images courtesy Elliott Torn, www.tornphoto.com Great news for little ones who love to dance! Angelina Ballerina™, the star of the critically acclaimed story boo… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/angelina-ballerina-dances-into-town/

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like The Holidays!

Some holiday fun for your Thanksgiving weekend!
If you are out looking for some holiday and winter themed fun this weekend here are some great suggestions. Don't forget, if you are specifically looking for Santa we have a B… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-the-holidays/

13th Annual Toys for Tots Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K Race

A great family event taking place Thanksgiving Day benefiting NMCR Toys for Tots!
If you are looking for a fun family tradition that benefits others consider registering the family for the 13th Annual Toys for Tots Thanksgiving Day 5K/10K Rac… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/13th-annual-toys-for-tots-thanksgiving-day-5k10k-race/

Upcoming Class About Bullying

Upcoming bullying class from CHKD
I wanted to let you all know about another resource for parents who are concerned about bullying. This class will talk about what bullying is and give tips to parent… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/upcoming-class-about-bullying/

Saving on Energy Costs (even with kids!)

A great website to help you make a plan for saving on energy costs and getting kids involved in the process.
One of my wonderful readers sent me this website and I wanted to share it with all of you. It is the US Department of Energy's page Lose Your Excuse. As we all are making life… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/saving-on-energy-costs-even-with-kids/

Toys For Tots Hampton Roads

Toys for Tots information and location for Hampton Roads VA
During the holiday season many businesses, non-profits, community organizations, individuals and families contribute to the local Hampton roads Toys for Toys Drive. Please hel… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/toys-for-tots-hampton-roads/

Giving Back at Thanksgiving

Please share ways to give back to others locally in Hampton Roads.
Thanks to Michele for such a wonderful suggestion! Please contribute to our list of Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday volunteer opportunities this season. Comment bel… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/giving-back-at-thanksgiving/

Introducing Preschool Music for the Beary Young!

A new Musical resource on the Peninsula - Preschool Music for the "Bear-y Young"!
Posting to let those of you with littles ones on the Peninsula know about a new Musical resource! Preschool Music for the "Bear-y" Young is a 20-week class for ages 3-… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/introducing-preschool-music-for-the-beary-young/

Hampton Roads On-going Halloween & Pumpkin Patch Events in October 2011

The BIG list of Pumpkin Patches and Spooky Halloween ONGOING Events for October 2011.
Looking for a 2012 list of Hampton Roads Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Activities? Click HERE! PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES! Some … http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/hampton-roads-on-going-halloween-and-pumpkin-patch-events-in-october-2011/

Trick or Treat at the Mall (and other retail locations)

Indoor and retail trick-or-treating events and locations in Hampton Roads
Many families head to malls and shopping centers to trick-or-treat with the kids. Here is a local list of upcoming retail trick-or-treating! Did I miss one? Please leave the infor… http://www.myactivechild.com/blog/trick-or-treat-at-the-mall-and-other-retail-locations/

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